Otago Public House Tiust Association.

ITS PROPOSALB AND _IMS

{Contributed,) A good deal of abtenblon has recently been given to the proposals of the Public House Reform Association of Danedln. The ball Was seb rolling by Colonel Morris in an article which appeared In the April number of the 'Netv Zaaland Guardian.' In the article the Colonel stated bhat the prohibi tion party were gaining strength each year, and thab the vast majority ot the poop eof Dunedin were moderate, temperate sensible people, who were desirous to pub some isbeck on drunkenness and who wished to lit the liquor laws duly observed, bob who also recognised that total prohibition was nob only impossible, bub certain to o-.uae more harm than good. They also thought bhab ib was uojuob to deprive hotel keepers of bhelr means of living, and te sweep away their capital wibhoub compensation. The moderae party recognised and deplored the evils of drunkenness qulbe as deeply as the prohibition party, bub bhey knew that prohibition was nob the remedy. They felt thab the greab majority should nob be deprived of their glass for the sake of the few. This the Colonel stated would be unfair and unjust, and tho majority would nob pub up with ib. The problem bhen was whab were bhe besb steps to take to lessen the temptation bo excessive drinking, ehorb of prohibition. The moderate party wished bo solve thia problem, bob had no definite aim, had failed bo organlsr, and the fight agalnsb the prohibition party bad bsen lefc to the liquor party, and hence many of tho moderate party had bsen drawn into votiug for prohibition against th' ir judgment, and because of tinder oonecienaec. Unless this moderate party awoke to their danger Dunedin would one day awaken bo find itself a prohibition olty. The Colonel then refers bo the steps taken in this m-tter by Synods and Churoh Councils and without practical resulti He then quotes from the last address of the Bishop of Dunedin to the Synod as follows:— * I would draw the attention of Synod, and •■ 11 who are seeking the way to reforms in this matter, to move mente in England and Scotland which have arisen largely oub of the Bishop of Chester's scheme. Ctmpanies ar_ formed, to whese authority licensed houses are committed; i . Tbe manager of the house ha. no more interest in bhe sale of Intoxicants than of tea and coffee. , . To my mind such a scheme affords the most promising prospect of praotloal good, and if only two or three inoh houses could be successfully worked in a city, I think their moral influence over other bouses would make itself powerfuliy felt.' When the surjeob came to be dis cussed in the Synod a motion was moved and oarried, of whioh the following was part:—*3. (») Thab the time rai arrived when those who are interested in temper' atoe r«f<rm on moderate lines, should have a common platform on which to-combine $ (b) and thab the transfer of all prifit from the retailer to the State, or municipality, sermi bo be (he best method yet suggested for accomplishing such reform.' After considering the matter, it waa proposed to form a Company in Dunedin, sued aa had been highly successful in England and in Scotland} the Company to have sufficient capital to purchase one of the leading hotels in a good thoroughfare, The hotel would be under the management of a strong Board of Directors, who would appoint amr mger and bar tenders, who would be paid liberal salaries. These servants of the Company wculd h*ve no self interest Id the sale, of the I'quor ; would m<t press tbe sate of intoxicants on the publio j they would have no inducements to press the sale of bhe liquor bo bbose partially intoxicated ; „or yeb to those und<)r age; nor to sell during unlawful days or hours. The Board of Direotors would form bylaws, and a breach of the public < r bylaws would result in the iosbaub dismissal of the nnnager. Beer, wine, spirits, of the besb description would be sold ; temperance drfnks, tea and ooff.e would also be sold, aud while a com mission would be paid to tho manager on tho sales if bempe-aocc drinks of tea, and of o ffae, no commissi"- would be paid-c<n the •aba of intox'caa'.e; Billiards and recreation roomi w< v.d be puvdedt The shareholders woitld be piid only a moderate dividend, and the lurplus profits would forma sinking fund, frrm whioh, as the funds permitted, other houses would be purchased. In this way ib Was proposed to effectively control the liquor traffic. The gentlemen now ab the head of bhe j movement are tho Right Hay tl c Bishop of DanedlD, (Dr Neville) ; Colonel Mo~ris, late of the Indian Army ; Rev Cv so'a'Siggers 5 and Dr Colquobor. The following pr rspeotus will presently ba issued ;— The objects of the Association are brlifly •Public House Reform' and - Prevention of Intemperance.' The vast majority of the iohabi.atns of Dunedin are temperate, moderate, se_sib!e people, who are not opposed 10 the use of liquor, bub deplore Its abase, as constantly presented to their view In police reports of drunkenness, crimes the result of drink, and the frrquenb evasion of liquor laws. They are quite as earnesb as the Prohibition par'y in their desire to reduce the evils of drunkenness, bub they seethe iij-Stic- of depriving tho whole community of a temperate and moderate use of good liquor, for the s»ke of a few, who •re unable to resist bhe temptation to iadu'ge la excess Nor do they consider ib fair or just) to deprive a whole class of their living, and capital without compensation, as the Prohibitionlsb party propose treating hotel keeper*, should they succeed In carrying *no license' ab tbe looal opbion poll. The looal option poll has practically but two issues—•License' or 'No License!' {That is the people are called upon to vote either for continuance of publio houses as at S resent conducted, or for their abolition, few whilst admitting that there are hotels where drunkenness would nob be permitted, and which strio ly obey bhe law, still it cannot be denied thab there are a vasb number where drunkennesi is nob only winked at, bub encouraged, and law deliber* ately and habitually broken by sly grog selling on illegal days and hours, for the sake of private prefix Is it any wonder then that many who are indisposed to vote *no Hoense' yeb do so, rather than vote for oontlnn*noe of publio houses as ab present 0 inducted 7 The object of this Association, is bo buy up licensed hotels, paying the presenboocupantß foil valu«, and then by meanl, of salaried managers and employees, under strlob superintendanoe, bo work them. Ib will be evident that worked in this manner, th? managers and employees will have no inducement to encourage tbe aal© of lntoxi* o»ats>, nor to sell to men partially intoxicated, nor break the law by s'y grog selling »b unlawful hourc, as they would gain 00 pr fi by dr Ing so, whilst if discovered they would Immediately lose bhelr billets, lb may be said that if the managers do nob profin by enhanced "sales yeb the Association and lbs shareholders would so profi", and thus private cupidity is nob eliminated, but simply transferred from the manager to the shareholder. To prevent bhis and absolutely eliminate tbe profit made from the sale of drink, from both manager and f hartbol ler, a maximum dividend will be fixed, beyo id whioh the shareholders will receive no benefit from the sales of drink thab may b» made, same being expended In the purchase of other hotel?, and bhus further the principal under which tie Association has been started, v'z: public house reform and f .retention of publio drunkennnss The ormation of a Company, for the objects ieb forth (Sbove, Is nob a novelty. Such Com panies have been formed with greab aucoe&B hi nun y I area towns and villag'S both in England and Scotland, and it is hi pad thab those of bhe Dunedin public, who a _e interested in temperance, and public house refora), (the tbj Ota of the Association), will show their r-ympatby, by taking shares in an node-taking which has a distinctly temper ance end, to which oorrmeroial considera tions are strictly subordinated* As one sample, among many, of what has been effeobed by working on these lines, Colonel Morris points bo the faeb thab io the village of Beath, Fifesbir-e, a suite cf recreation roomP, oosting £1100, has been provided", and tbat the village bowline green and eleo'rio light has been provided from tha same source. The movement has abtraoted a good deal ol attention, and is being keenly watohed.

Mr Seddon in Natal.

United Precs Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright

London, May 20 Mr Feddon received a cordial welcome at Pittermaritzburg,

Westport, May 20 Mr Seddon telegraphs from Oolenso to Sir JG, Ward .—» Stayed with the Governor of Maritzburg last night. Am travelling through interesting coantry, and have just seen the spot where Lieutenant Roberts fell, ard visited his grave and those of many others, receiving a warm welcome ail along.

Affairs in China.

Per Prase Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright lon don, May 19 China protects against bing com pelled to pay the indemnity in gold re gardless of the fall in the price o! silver. London, May 20 A rebel general leads thirty thous and insurgents in Southern Chili. He massacred his own wives and daughters with a view to testifying bis devotion to the cause.

Licensing Legislation

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Westport; May SO

Mr Guinness, M.R.R., addressing his constituents ab Charleston, indicated thab he would next session bring In a Bill to amend the law so that lv foture the l cal op-ion poll ohould not bat.ken on the same day as thab for the House <f Repu eentatives, but thab in future the poll should be taken on the same d.y as the election for licensing committee?, so ohab the whole question of the local option and fi ness of a committee bo administer the licensing laws would nob be confused with the msjir question of the eleobion of repre. se.tatives tor Parliament.

THE LATEST

Some and Foteig.a.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Reoeived May 21, 9 22 a nt) ITALIAN ANNIXmON. London, May 20 Raheita, on the Red Sea Littoral, has been annexed to Italian territory. ANARCHISTS IN SPAIN. Fritbrea r-u&rf_, one of tho anar chies 8 arrested at M«drid, served seven years for an attempt on tbe life of the Use Srnor Canovas. Two men Dsmed Hirsch and Lockert hive been arrested for firing at Genera! Dewahl, Governor of Vitna, and wounding h<m in the hand aud foot, SCHOUL HOLIDAYS FOR CORONATION. King Edward has announced that it is bis pleasure tbtt children attending the elementary and other schools should have a week's holiday for the Corona tion. MR SEDDON'S PORTRAIT. Mr J. J. Shannon, A.R, A, has been commissioned bj the Anglo Colonials to paint a presentation portrait of Mr Seddon, THE WHITE STAR LINE. Received May 21, 9 30 p m London, May 20 It is (-firmed at Belfast that as a result of tbe interview betwoen the Right Hon. W. J, Pirri<-, chairman of Harlstidmd Wolff,Mr Ohamberlaio and Mr Bslfcur that the White Star line will not cease to exist, and that merely a transference of shares takes place. Morgan's syndicate nominate seven British members. If the combinitioo register the White Star vessels in their names under the English Companies Act, present and future ships at the disposal of tho Government will retain the English flsg A meeting cf White Star shareholder:* almost unanimously approved of the sale. It is understood that the pries wis ten millions; It is reported that Mrs T. H. Israay strongly opposed the sale on patriotic grounds.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v, LEICESTER.

Received May 21, 945 a m London, May 20 Owing to the ground being saturated and the weather cold and showery, play was nob resumed bill 2.30. The Australians' first innings closed for 126, the principal scores being—Darling 25, Noble 13, Hopkins 9, Jones 40. Saunders nob out 9 —Woodcock took five wickeba for 54 runs, King five for 72. 

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Christchuroh, May 21 The North Canterbury Education Board is coram nnlcablns* with the Minister for Education pointing out the necesslby of making provision for teachers who have retired after very lengthy services.

Railway Accident.

TJnlbed Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Dunedin, May 21

The 4 30 goods train from Bvlclutha for Dunedin met with a mishap yesterday between Lovella Flab and Crlchton which resulted In the derailment of six waggons containing caal and produce.besldes dam aging the permanent way considerably, Tbe engineevldenbly ran intoa cow which had strayed on to the line and which In 'he darkness evidentlyexcaped bhe noblce of the engine driver. The line was cleared a>. 5 this morning and the passenger traffic Is not seriously disorganised. Oamaru, May 21

Some truoks near the engine on the night trim from Dunedin to Oamaru lefb the line a few ohains north of the Walareka trestle bridge. After crossing the bridge, the coupling broke, and seven or eisghb trucks were piled up. It will take a day bo repair and clear the line. Passenger traffic wil! not be suspended No one was injured.

The San Francisco Mail.

AUOH-AND, May 21 Arrived—Sonoma with the 'Frisco mail. WEttiKOTON, May 21 The 'Frisco mail will leave Gnebanga this afternoon, and ba brought on to Wellington by to morrow's express train, The Talune will be detained to-morrow night to take on the southern portion. On board the 'Frisco steamer are 200 tons cargo for New Zealand, mostly flour.

FARMERS' UNION.

PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE.

The Provinoial Conference of tbe Farmers' Uniou (North Canterbury district) v. a? [ opened in the room* of the Agricultural and I Pastoral Association, Christchurch, on Tueta day. The President, Mr G W Leadley, presided, and the following delegates were present:—_k_roa, Mr J Bruce ; Ashburton, Messrs G W Leadley, J L mbie, S S Chapman, and J Studholme, j r: Cheviot, Mr G Gardner ; Datfield, Mr Robert Reid ; Dunstnrlel, Mr J Henry ; Ellestnere, Messrs W M'Milian and C H Willis; Greendale, Mr F Holland} Hare wood Road, Mr W Keith; Hororata, Mr X WHs^n; Lincoln, Messrs R Rainey an I George Ronnie ; Rangiora, Mr H F Recce ; .Sheffield, Mr WF Pannetb ; Springston, Mr M Ryan ; Temple ton, Messrs George Witby and W Jones; West Milbon, Mr G Watson \ Oxford, Mr J O'Halloran ; Amberley, Mr G A MoLeao ; Prebbleton, Mr Roberb Wright; Greenp&rk, Mr F Hubbard ; Kirwee, Mr W Bedford ,• Waikarf, Mr A Allan

The chairman, in his opening address, referred bo bhe war and Its probable effect on bhe market for New Zealand preduoe. He exhorted the members bo agitate fot addibional representation in Parliament, as ab present bhere were only bhirteen farmers in the Heme,

The report of bhe executive oo bhe work of bhe year was reoeived. The balance sheet showed a credit of £7 3s Bdi

Mr G W Leadley was reelected president for the ensuing year.

The conference adopted recommendations th.b railway freights be forwarded free of cost to the o}Dsi_nor and consignee ; and that truoks bo weighed for tare onco a month, and the weights be printed on the trucks wibh the date of the last bare.

Several reoommendatioos regarding frc z in me*t sale and distribute were hold over for ihe conference to deU with.

Reso utlons were passed favouring the abolition of the mortgage tax, teaching bookkeeping and measuring laad and timber in school*, and tbe reduction of freights on the LytteltonrChristchuroh lins of railway ; in favour of _blU_ g fat stock by live weight, and tbe adoption throughout the Empire of tho decimal system of currency, weights and measuren.

SPOUTING.

DUNEDIN RACING CLUB

Dunedin, May 21 The weather is ooe overhead, bub a cold wind, and the going h(a?y. Rssults—

Fir^t Hurdle—Huku (H D.vies) 1, Senior WrannUr 2, Roller 3. Scratched— Pipi and Redoubti Woo easily by six lengths Silver Maid, when leading, foil at the back of the course. Time —3 45g Dividends—lst horse £1 12", 2ad £1 10*

First Faok Hurdles —Khaki 1, Yoeuit 2, Red Peony 3, Scratched—Good Sper-, Annoyance, Turcoman, Guoshott Won by a nose ; similar distance between second and third. Time—l.26J. Dividend—£l2 18*

Birthday Handicap—C*n teen (L Klng( 1, Lidy Lilli%n 2, Terrapin 3. Scratched— Nihil at, Oa'ibre, and Artillery. Won cnmfort%bl? by a couple of length*. Time— 222. Dividends—Canteen £3 16s; Lady Lillian £1 6s

Maiden Plate—Clauburn (R King) 1, Kotokoto 2, Gunshot 3. Won by a neck. Dividends—£l 12s and 16s

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB.

The following nominations have been received :— HORSS RACES. Maiden Trot Hand-o*p — Franttc, Yau* kee, Little Jamie, John Brown, Sound Sense, Trevorbon, Warihr, L%dy Mayfield, St Elmo, Doublewood, Miss Staveley, Brown Challenger, Jack Nimblp, Oederic, Stewart, Mnnkc-y Brand, Balbileec, Montrose, Ba bi M, M'apah, Oioget Maiden Handioap -Baubles, Lady Lightfoo*, Wild Girl, Lady Gorton, Rurriaane, Fairy Q Ken, Bi'l, Grand Cross, Fluke, 'J vi, Little Gem. a Winslow Cop—No 9, Am zement, Ptimroee, Kurrio-np, L=»dy Ojrton, Bill, B*nj»la Sobriquet, Charioteer, Flake. Tui, Sarahs, Barney. Poblioans' Trot Handicap—Diploma, Cut Off. J hn B-own, Clifton, Silver Call, Nonsense Ode-io, Terata, Double Wood, J>ck McQiilla, Lady M*j_fdd, Miss S'av.by, Colomb'a, Brown Challenger, Doppe'gang.r, Jaok Nimble, Dora, Stewart, Silver Mark B*ltl M, Homo Rule, Mfzpah

Lady's Bbaoslet — AtbU'erjimr. Sow Tom, Birthday, Tui Lagmhor Welter Handicap—Wild Girl, P.imrose, Lady Gorton, Natoraoker, Hurricane, Pauline You are a Belle, Fatry Queen, Grand Cross, Bill, Single, Fluke, Sarahft.

ATHLETIC EVENTS.

Men's Raos, 100 Yards Handicap—W J Campbell, E MoGulgan, J A Gollins, J Feohney, A 8 Hewsor, D McKecz'o, J H Hitchinga, J Williams, G P Child, ID Nela~>, J MoTeague

Men's Race, 150 Yards Handicap—W J Campbell, E McGuigan, J A Gollins, J Feobney, A S Hewson, D McKerzie, E E Farland, J H Hitohioes, J Williams, G P Child, T Nolan, J MoTeague.

Men's Raoh, 220 Yards Handicap — W J C-tmpbell, J A Gollini, J Feobney, A S Hewson, E E Farland, W Meharry. J H Hitchln«s, T Nolan, U P Child, J Wil liams, J McTeagurj

Men's Back, 440 Yards Handicap—J A Galling, J Feohoey, A 8 Hewson D MoKeczie, E E Farland, W Mebarry, _ H Hitohings, 3 Williamp, and J MoTeague

THB ABHBUBTOS (StJABDIAN • WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 19(2



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FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD CLEARING SALE AT BIGHBANK TfIURSLAY^Uay 22, 1902. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO , Ln , have reoeived instructions from Mr* M A Davis (who has sold her property and is leaving for the North Island) to hold a Complete Clearing Sale on the Homestead ou the above date, as follows :— 3 Draught Geldings, 1 Trap Mare, stinted to Cajolery, 1 Trap aid Harness, 3 Oows in profit, 3 Store Cattle, 2 Baoooers, Dray and Frame, Massej- Harris Keaper and Binder, 4-Furtow Plough, 2 D F Ploughs, 1 9ft Duncan Roller, Grubber, Good Portable Whaie, Harness, Sundries, Ac. Alio Household Furniture and -ffacbit Also, on aoocunb of a Client,— 120 Haifbred Ewes Id iamb 1 Springer, 4 Pigs Luncheon provided. Sale ab -12. p.m. sharp FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, * 5 211 R FRIEDLANDER Auctioneer! * ' -— ' " 'i " ■—i' j FOR SALE BY TENDER Blaoksmith's Shop and Dwelling ab Methven. MESSRS FBIEDLAJSDER BROS-, Id, havo been insbruoted by Mr J>hn Stewart, of Methven, to call for T.ndors for his property, constating of *2J Acres with B'aok«mtth_ Shop, Contents, and Cottage. Tetderß to ba addressed to the undersigned np to Noon on SAC RDAY, _4th M*f, 1902. Full particular. c*n be had from Mr I Stewart, at Metrmn, or FRIELLANDER 8R0,., Ltd , 5 147 Aahbarton SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1902. 140 AORE FARM" AT ASHBURTON FOHKB MESSRS FRIED~I7nDER Bros., Ltd, are favoured with instructions from Mr P F H.land to Sell by Public Auotion on the above date at their West Street Sale Rooms,— Hi* snug little F„im situated in the Ashburton Forkf, containing 140 A ores, subdivided into 5 paddocks, ail securely fenced and well watered. Buildings comprise Dwelling House, Stable, Chaff House aod other improvem nta This is a good cropping and gr zidg farm. Full particulars ard terms ab calf. S*!e at 1 30 p.m, R FRIKDLANDER, 5 243 Auctioneer 11TE Have for PRIVATE SALE— Several Blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 Acres to 40 Acres. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd., mmmmmmmmmmmm—mmmmmmmm FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of the late Mr Adam Jack Sw-t are respectfully invited to attend hia Funera 1, whch will leave his residence, Ealing, at 12 Noon on THURSDAY, May 22ad, for the Hinds Otmetery. WJSMoDOWELL, 5 262 a Undertaker™ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm—mmm Tenders, TEIvDERS, TENDERS are invited up to 2 o'clock on SATURDAY, M*y 24 h, for ereotiou of Greenhouse foe Mr Boshhll. Plans at my ofiioe, Aroade. A AGE it, 5 226 Architect UPPER ASHtiURION ROAD "BOARD TENDERS are Invited for the following works :— 1. Formations of portions of Creek Road and { Sounders' Road, Allenton, some 61 ohains more or less. 2. Formation of some 25 ohains, more or less, of road between Dcmore and Chertsey. 3. Shingling portions of the Main South Road where required, between Kaoei course E >ad and Dromoro ; (tome 500 yards of shingle, more or less.) Particulars of the above can be obtained ou application to the Oierk. Tenders to be left at bhe Board's Office, West Sbreeb, Ash burton, on or before 12 o'clock noon of SATURDAY, M.y 24bh, addresstd to bhe Chairman, marked * Tender.' The lowest' or any Tender nob necessarily accepted. [By Order, . JOHN DAVIBON, 5 236 Clerk Hnwa______priaßßnM_HnmaHi HERE are a few of the Special Bargains at the new Drapery Shop; Tancred street. Ladies* Waterproofs from 10- ; Ladies' Jackets from 7s 6d ; Ladies' Underclothing in woollen and fitnnelette, specially reduced, — L H Tempero. 5 268 COME to L H Tempeio's and see the Lace Curtains, 3syds. frcm 2a fid ; Blankets, Travelling Bugs ; Galateas, 6d ; Cillcos, 2|d; Flannelettes, all colours, yard wide. 2_d ; Towels, Quilts, Slleslas Prints, and Damasks ab Bargain Prices. Splendid Winter Stock of Dress Materials from 6d per yard.—L H Tempero, Tane-ed Street* J P Wylie, Manager, 5 269 GENTLEMEN. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS _ W"" CO Or Three-quart©-* * Overcoats. a _______ w M.«JDOIM-*k-___3 Sc 00. Tailors ___________ -TTTTE HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for MASSEY-HARRIS and IMPERIAL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Colleob all Monies due to uu CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—Bast S reef-, Ashburton THOMAS LINTERN BEOS to annouuoe that be has taken over t he ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to seel old Friends and Visitors. Only besb Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits sbookedi Good Table, Good attendance; 5187



Public notices. WANTJSD. WANTED immediately—Butchers for Islington and Smltbfield Freezing Works. Apply ab oooa CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANYi Ohristohuroh 5 24



CORONATION OHLEBRATIONS, A PUBLIO Meeting bo consider the best means bo be adopted for the 0»!e* brattons of the Coronation of King Edward, will be held in the Borough Council Chambers on FRIDAY next, tbe 23rd msb, at 8p m, Members of Friendly Societies and Trades are specially invited to attend, W. H. COLLINS, S 250 Mayor. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd FAIRFIELD FREFZING WORKS r SLAUGHTERING operations will be re sumed ab bhe above Works on MON DAY, 26th inst, from which date winter rabes for freights aud Fret-sing will begin. Winter rates have been fixed ab— For Mutton (including teg»>, £1 per lb; for lamb 9-lOths of a penny per lb. Icoluding freight to Porb and bo London, I F WAYMOUTH, Managing Director May 20tb, 1902 6 257 ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE THE Annual Inspection of this Brigade by bhe Borough Council will be held ab the Fire Brigade Station, Burnebb Street, on THURSDAY, bhe 22nd inst, ab 7.30 pm H H FOOKS, 5 271 • SeoretAry < Worms undermine Children's Constitution Use Waps'B Worm Fias, Is boxei



j Government Notices. *ot88KI_& THE GOVERNMENT VALUATION OF LAND ACT, 18S6 1 HEREBY notify thab the Assessment JL Court for the Number 16 Special Disbricb will be held in bhe manner set forbb in bhe accompanying Schedule, C. A. WRAY, Judge of the Assesimenb Court May 13,1902 SCHEDUL*. __________ Portion of Place where Date on whioh Distriob Court Courb Valuation will be held will be held roll Upper Ash- Courb House, 22nd May, burton Road Ashburton 1902, at 11 District o'clock a.m. 5191 WANTED. BARING- Square Anniversary Tea, To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, Tea at 5.30. Publio Meeting 7.30. 6 270 rilO Heads of Families-For Cheap X Drapery and Clothing of every description call at the new shop in Titncrrd street while the Bargains «re going—L H Tempero 5 266 HpO LADIES.-If you want a Winter X Jacket, a Waterproof, or Seasonable Drapery Goods go to the new shop In Tancred street, where everything ia of the best quality, and a£ the lowest p»ice j.~ L H Tempero. 5 267 WANTED To Let- Sitting and Bedroom, with use of kitchen Apply Mail office. 5 237 LOST, in Ashburton, a Gent's Gold R ng, with large amethyst stone. Finder rewarded on returning to this Office. 5 251 LOST, a Swag, between Mount S jmer* and Bucoleuoh, Finder rewarded on leaving at Doak'a Store, Mount homers. 5 258 C ARSONS & COS Grand Tea Competition now on. A prist * for every 23 Coupons and upwards. __ 17\OR SALE — A Leanto Stable,'l« x 10, ; new ; a quantity of Builders' Sundries, to be seen In ehrps in Ccmpten's Buildings, | Moore Street.—W CPagb, Bniltier. FLOUNDERS, Soles, and all kinds of fresh fish by express tonight; also resh rabbibs —J H Jewitt. tj^Oß SALE—A four roomed House with hay window and veraudah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Apply W O Page. Bnrlder ' ' CTaRSONS Sbockbaklng Sale of English J China and Earthenware, American G-Jass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery .nd Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushwate, and Japanese Goods, is now on. JUST RKCEIVKD —New and pretty Designs in Photo Frames and othti Fancy G<iods. New Bock* on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Honru J_rpeiitry, Weldon's Needlework Books, Ihe Twentieth Century, New Tentament, translated into modern English from the <rigin»l Greek. Books on indoor G*mes for bhe winterjevenlngsand others. A T H WILLIAMS, Easb Street WANTED KNOWN—That for Be 1 Good H*inter Boots and Shoes, af Reasonable Price*, o*ls at J MOISON, f«i, as in "the past, J. VI. •Mil maintain?, ann would not foift.it, that g and r^u atiou hi hasbeld aid still ho!d.B, no by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood he test, and are the beet proof of bis succtss. ttepairirg done at oooe. Best Sole Leather ased,—Next C urb Home. E»eb Stieeb, -ehbnr oo ' _ WANTED— Vlen to fee Spesial Lot of Colooia 1 Tweed Trousers, 7s lid and Hi 6d. Lot of Sample Hats usual pric 6s 6 I to 12a 6d ; your pick for 5r lid—W H PEARCB, Oa b Draper*, etc rHE Genuine Sllenb Primus Cooking Stove 14 ', 6d. mci ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6J.—Carson IN L quidabiou—My tender having btien accepted for Stook of Corsets, the A.R double busk Corsets will be sold at 3« 111 s'z <s 19 to 31. Ladles' Singlets 9_d to 6r Ud _W H Pkabob, C%sh D aper BESTK-rosene4.3d pr tin, 8a 61 per cue j Suowdrop Sugar 2£l per lb, 70 lb big 14.6 i 5 Swan Golden Syrup, 4lb tins 10<i,—Carson & Co 5172 NEW BOOKS-The Story of Tereßa; God Save the King ; The Dash O' the Moon ; Deacon and Aotress; My Strongest Gave ; Anyone ef the Moment t Green Barley ; Diok Dishwood; Cheap Editions, Ben Hur; The Adventures of Joseph Andrews; Foul Play; The Tradegy of theKorosko, by O Doyle; Adrienne, ] Ritu ; Dr Miller's Devotional Wotks ; New < Edition, Prayers and Hymns, Bibles, Teachers', Family, and Pocket Bibles — H M Jones WANTED Known—ThatMitcheli and Turner will give a fee of 21s to anyone who can prove to be Mac or mis leading one single statement placed before the publio regarding tho reduction now being made at their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. 1 his offer Is open to I their own assistants, as well aa to the public. — rTIHE following prices will convince you X that Kerr Bros, Burnett Sbreet, are aelliog as cheap as any shop In town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14a6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Me-bs, 1* Fer lio ; New Currants, 5d per lb ; Fige, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb. All other goods equally cheap, __________ R___RGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING, BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER* CIRCULAR & HANDBILLS AT "THE CORNER," EAST * TANCRED STREETS HORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



DAVID THOMAS ARCADE MONTHLY HORSK FAIR. TO-MOKROW THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902 MR D_VID THOMAS will offer at the Aroade on the above date on account of various clients : — 1 Pair BUGGY HOR3ES (Black) by Blackwood Abdallah (h.obher aud sister) 1 Black GELDING, broken to saddle and harness 13 Draught COLTS and FILLIES, from 3 to 8 years 10 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES 4 HORSE TEAM, good workers 1 ?-lr Draught GELDINGS, 6 and 6 yers 1 Bay Carriage M S.RE, Id foal to Master George, very fast I Bay GELDING, Syrs, broken to all farm work 6 Useful Draught MARESJ and GELD* INGS 4 Good Farm Hones 8 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, broken to all farm work Also other unbroken and working Draught Mares and Geldings and Harness, and Saddle Horses. Present Entry 160 Head fof all Classes Sale commences 11.30 am, D THOMAS, 5 261 Auctioneer. 0 LEAKING SALE CARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD WEDNESDAY, ~MAY 28, 1902. MR D THOMAS has reoeived Instruc Uodb from Mrs Fupze, (who is leaving for England by the Rimutaka) to Sell by Auction aa above, without reserve,— The Whole of Her HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE and EFFECTS, consisting ol P.ftno. by Brinsmead, Suite Furniture in PiUß_,OvermaQte',Cabinet, Whatnot, Tobies, Easy Chairs, Curtains and Poles, Carpet?, Rugs, Lamp?, Fenders and Iron*, Pictures and Ornaments ; Suite Fnrniture in Lsather, Extension Tab!-, Sideboard, M>rble Ciock Sewing Maohine (SingerV, Tennis Set with neb, BedsbeadF, sing's and double, brass mounted ; Spring Mat tresses, Wash Standi*, Dreeing Tables, Chests Draweie, Ware, Lino leums, Mangle, Wringer, Household Utensllf, Lawn Mower, Wheelbarrow, Garden Tools and Sundries Also,— Double seated Buggy with Pole, new Gig, Harness, Saddles (Lidi s' and Gjntk* man's), Pony (pc za baker) No Reserve. Sale ab 12 o'clock 5 272 ~" D. THOMAS, "M_n_ll_lNAhY ADV-iKi.SsMfcNIP WILLS STREEtT ASHBURTON THDRSDAYfjDNE 5, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived instructions from B, Alingtov, Est) to Sell by Auotion as abovr,— The whole of his Household Furniture and Effeots Further particulars in future adve-tist' ment D. THO MAP, 5 265 Auctioneer ARCADE HORSE FAIR. rHOR*DAY,~MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on bhe above dabe, for whioh I am now receiving entries, 4 217 DAVID THOMAS cy;. 1", 1, 1:-:• „; :.'. ".", ■:" ,.„ —_—■, „' TS PUBLIO NOTICES FOR SALE." -IQAAORESio 3 Paddocks, 200 JL &\) Acres in 7 Paddocks, near Timaru, well watered, small deposit and easy terms ; also 460 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, In 9 Paddocks, with running streama of water, immediate possession. 5 193 D. MAHONEY, Timarn A. ~T A.T&IS LIS &* IT having oome under our notice, through various sources, that the approaching winter will be a severe one, we take ib as our duty to inform our Ashburton friends of same ; also bhab te safely spend the winter here lb is of the utmosb Importance thab all should be provided wibh a Spring or Wire Matbress, Kapoo Bed, etc., all of which are procurable at shockingly cheap prices from I MORIARTY Bros., Wakanui Road ANTED"KNOWN - Men's Tweed Suite 2ls, Special do 27s 61, Superior do, 30s to 39j 6d ; Tweed Trousers, ft* lid, 7s6d, 8s lid; Splendid Line Serge do, 9i 6d . Superior Saddle Tweed do, 12s 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Pants, 3s 61; Flannel". 2a lid ; Strong Working Shirts 2s 6d ; Mcfflars, Is; Cardigan Jackets, 5s lid; Coloured Bhnkebe, 6s lid; Bugs, 3s 6d, at GIB BARD'S, Tancred Street (opposite Arcade) LOOK HERE—Speolal Lob of Tan Gloves 6- ; Black Cashmere do, 9d and 1' ; Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is } Tan Kid Gloves, 4 dome clasp, 3< 6d ; Cor scta 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 3a lid, 4s od, 5s 6d ; Umbrellas, 2i 6d bo 8s lid ; Serges, la 3d, Is 6d, ls 91, 2s 3d and 2a 6d a yard ; Winter Tweeds, from 4s 6d bo 15s 61 drtsi length ; Silesias, 3£d, 4£d, 5d and 6d a yard; Ribbed Woollen Singlets, Is, at the Ready Money Shop, opposite Arcade, Tancred Street, ■pvRAPERS to right of us,- Dltto to lefb of us,— Aye, and all round ue, May volley and thunder; Ours nob to reason why Sterling Value we supply To one and all { So oome and buy Bargains by the hundred ; From E. GIBBARD, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Sbreeb SPECIAL— Whibe Blankets 8s lid, doubly size do, 14s 6d ; Extra large Colonial do, 21«; Colonial Flannels, lO&d ; Knitted Stockings from Is per pair; wide Twilled Flannelettes, white, pink, and stripes frcm 4Ad { BloU3e do, sd, 6d, and l_i a yard ; U B Tablings ls, Is 3d, and Is 61 a yard ; D W Twill Sheetings, lOJdj Alhambra Quilte, Is 1H upwards > Honeycomb do. 3* lid; Marcella do, full double sisn, 4s lid ; Tapesbry de from 4s 9d; Lace Curb tins Is 9d to 13s 6d a pair ; Towels, Calicoes, Cretonnes, Toilet Covers, Dimites, Hearth Rugs, Oilcloths, eto, etc, all at Rook bottom prioes ab GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Sbreeb, oppesibe Are ide WANTED —Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hobel Servants, to apply bo J, McDonald, Manchester Sbreeb, Christ ohuroh. All orders promptly abbended bo. Miss Conway supplies female servants, 2102 Smoke New Venus



BUBINESB NOTIQFS FLETCHJItriios' NEXT. TEA COMPETITION CLOSES ON AUGUST 3 st, :80_ EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEVIE A PRIZI FIRST PRIZE—The one who sends in the lirr/Asr M«mi,_. N t n . - _ option of taking a Handsome 8 B*yClookJ^ SECOND PRlZE—Ladles 9Ct Rolled Gold Watoh v_in_ *<* . *' keep its colour for 10 years ™Ue £3 J 8°"»»*««d t. THIRD PRIZE-Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Oiher Prizes -sgrga^ ?_fe___A arAti LAMPS, LAMPWARE. ETC. For Our Winter's Trade, from the Is Hand Lamp to the Handsome Drawl. _ ____. Lamp ab 55s c «---■ HANGING LAMPS ROCHESTER: No 0 ike, 7« id TABLE LAMP] ~___f ____%^ m _ Nol „ lit 61' Nickel Plat*d, No© 4_%»__§i_ifeK' ' sa- 53 9d, Nol <__WW^&k No 2 „ 14561 8s 6d, No 2 lis SB , v wand 12*61 JBardsome Table laiW vlfo3^V ? Chimneys to fit the _-a-u^cr Jxtra Chlmnsya far R«. ve H^P" M» HaLd Painted 22s 6d each »b,: VB 1 6d ft ',9d» lJ** 9d, and lOd, end Is 91. All Shades Is. Is 6d, & _, . ,„. ■ our Chimneys at* 2s 61 J_xtra Chimneys for above lOd of tbe very best quality DRiWING ROOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS From 35s From 19s 6d 2s, 2s 9d, 4 2* ltd esch fr *' *\ *fflm&Sb^vXfflLVL ? :■/■■■■: (OT^ril Hand Lamps, as above ls HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS ■I Ml |y^_¥?l 'fS- *' Esaobiy at shewn, compete, 17s 6d eaoh Jj S^fillk H.:.__j_ctS.'_H « * "** Others 25* to^s eaoh !^S___l^^l "1 W J ■ ■ D ? r BURNERS & WICKS -We hold Lwge Try One of Our Patent Kerosene Pump?, _ s"3cokß of f ßur_ers to fit mosb styles of iry uae o.*" Uf *"'*"; ** l" , ___„_..„' Lamps, so if your Burner is out of order, II if you wish bo save money and annoyance wm f /. o _ _ ew o _ e> __ ___ Highest Tesb Kerosene 4s 3d bin, 8a 6d case prioeg rßnga frnm gd ehQh Finest Cant* Sugar—^Olb haga 14* 6', per tnn £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water White, Is 3d per tin, 8i Id per oMe? Flemlngton Factory Oh eae 6d per lb, Finest Akiroa b^ctory Cheese 7dlb Loaf c: heese 5| i, by Cheese of 12 to 161bs. 5 Tons Rock Salt to be leared' at 4- per cwt. 5 Tons Castle Brandon arrived is 3d .per cwt. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lb ... 02£ Oatmeal, per 25'b bag .... ... 4 0 New Seeded Raisins, lib packet ..0 7 New Srltanas par lb   0 7 New Valencia Raisins, „ .. 054 Finest New Currants .. ..OS Rice, Sago, Tapiooa, Pearl Barley, New Currants   0 Split Pe»s per lb .... 0 2 CANDLES, SOAP. Prioe's National Sperm per lb .. 0 7 Sllkstone per bar lOd, per box •• 11 By the Box „ .. 06| Lauodrine „91 & 10d, „  H Parafin Wax, plain or fluted .. 0 6| Almond Scented 9d, „ ..11 By the Box 06| Excelsior „ Bd, „ ..16 Eeotrlo Sperm per lb .. .. 054 Ola-lenge „ 7d,  .. fl By the Box „ .. .. OS\ Domestic „ 6d, „ ..8 Bedroom cr Piano Candles per Ib .. 010 3 Crown  4|3,  .„ 7 Prioe's Carriage Candles „ .. 010 V-'ory ...., „ 6', „ .. J5 I,X.L« Soap , ,« 4d, „ ^ fX And Hundreds of other Liner <•• .dimerous to mention in this issuel FLETChNtTfi BROS. OABH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREIf CHRISTCHURCH,