. Iras completed and handed over to the Kail way Department for regular working in December last. The heavy work in the Poolburn Gorge has made good progress. The formation of the first tour miles is nearly finished, and that of tho next three . miles and a quarter, viz., to the first cross ing of the Manuherikia Eiver, is more than half done, and for a further distance of eight miles a large amount of work, has been executed. The driving of tho first tunnel in the Gorge has been completed, and work on the second is in han--] an i more than half d--ne. Two of the piers for the, Poolburn vinduet nre practically finished, j and the steel superstructure is in course cf delivery by the contractors, and the cylind ers of the Manuherikia Bridge are being sunk. Ab already stated, the total expendi ture on the line last year was £103,273, or, exclusive of the value of the permanent J way materials, .£93,779, This year a vote > of 4100,000 is proposed. j

PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The total expenditure on public buildings last year amounted to £ '93,452, namely, ~ £47,852 under the Consolidated Fund, and .8145,600 under tha Public "Works Fund. The increased expenditure is due to two causes; first, the expansion of settlement, and, second, the more permanent and better class of buildings now erected. Practically all our larger buildings are now erected in brick or stone, whereas in times past wooden buildings were generally provided. For the current year, a total appropriation of 4288,370 is proposed, namely, 447,900 under the Consolidated Fund, and 4240,470 under the Public Works Fund. After detailing the localities in which public money has been expended under this heading, the Statement continues: The completion of the new Law Courts at Dun edin is worthy of special mention. This fine pile, of which illustrations appear at the end of the Statement, has cost alto- |

gether £21,600, including 41300 for furni ture and fittings. The principal works pro \ Tided for in the vote for the current year are new Courthouses at Hamilton, Levin, Wellington, Brightwater, Westport and Orepuki, and additions, renovations or im provements at Auckland, New Plymouth, Manaia, Hawera, Patea, Carterton, Christ charch and Ashburton. conclusion. . * I The ' Statement concludes as follows: — ' In compiling this Statement, and the Es timates which accompany it, every en deavour has been made to meet the neces-

sary requirements of the colony. The tot al appropriations proposed for all purposes, exclusive of Government loans to local bod ies, amount to ""=£2,193,052. Every reason able effort wiU^be made to put in hand the new works autsorfeed-as soon as the votes are pas3ed, and to hafe them pushed for ward as rapidly as circumstances will per mit. I trust the foregoing information concerning public works expenditure and allocations for the present year will com- ■ mend itself to honourable members. The ! progress and development of the colony is such that it is impossible to deal within a limited period with all the requirements which are placed before the Government, but tho proposals now submitted will, I feel sure, be recognised as sufficient to meet the requirements for the current year.

PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATES

SOME CANTERBURY VOTES. I United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept. 17

The following are the votes for construc tion and maintenance of roads, etc., in South and Mid Canterbury, the amounts in brackets being the liability at 31st March last: —Alford village* settlement, Ashbur ton, =£'00; Heron lake, west side, £350; Rangitata Gorge, Ash burton and Gerald me, .£100; Sangitata light traffic bridge, (on Ashburton account of ,£1000,) £1 for £1, J2749; Rangitata river mouth protective ■works, Reserve 100, =623 ; Winterslow, track near Cameron's wool sheds through run 102, .£52 ; Arundel, Geraldine i £100), £100; Geraldine bush reserve, fencing,"£4o; Opihi bridge, Geraldine and Levels, (£69 , £1000; Opihi bridge, hanging rook, <£l for =£1; Geraldine, £400; Opihi river protective works, .6127; Orari river protective works, .£200; Otapaetaeatuku Harekeketautoru, Greenstone Island, Temuka, =£200; Temple's road, ,£25; Temoana river bridge, Twomey's crossing, =61 for £1 on account of =6600, =£300 ; Waihi river bridge, Peckham's crossing, .£200; Arowhenua native levels, =£75 ; Main South Road, .£250; Otipua lagoon drainage, =6300; Pareora river, Saltwater Creek, (=6240), =8240; Fair lie-Puknki-Mackenzie (=£223), =£423 ; Hook bridge, .£1 for £1; Waimate, £100; Kapua, DugdaJe's creek diverson and railway pro tective wall, -626 ; Otaio bridge, £1 for £1, JJS3O; Otaio settlement, £33 ; Pareora set tlement, Middle road, £900; Pareora set tlement roads, .£1 for £1, .6250; Skeving ton, -£250; Otaihao bridge, j6l for £1; Waimate, .£500; Waihao bridge; Morven railway station, £245; Waikakahi settle ment, £19; Waimate-Waihao Forks and Kapua settlement roads, .£1 for £1, ,£500; village settlement roads, .650; contingencies and engineering, The following additional items are down in the Estimates for Canterbury:- Public Buildings — Provincial Buildings, =£350; Land Buildings, stores, etc, =62000; Lyt telton gaol, warders' cottages, £700; Christ church police inspector's residence, repairs, etc, .6300 ; Akaroa police station and land, .6600; Kaipoi postal accommodation at mil way station, .£1500; Christchurch postal additions and purchase of land for same, JBl2ooj Christchurch. telegraph, store and stables (purchase of land and buildings', .61310; Temuka postal, =61150, (liability £818} Ashburton clock, £ for £ subsidy, £750 $ alterations Timaru post office, £60i>; Sunnyside asylum, .£3500; Burnham In dustrial School, additional buildings, £1500. A. further contribution of -fiIOOO is put on the Estimates for the Waimakariri-Ash ley Water Supply Board. '

ITEMS OP GENERAL INT BREST. The following are items of general in terest on the Estimates :—School for deaf mutes, new building 3 (to cost £11,200), £7000; home for weak-minded and-epileptic Children, 4150Q; hospital ward.s for special pases at Auckland, Wellington, Christ cjiurch, and Dunedin £2000 ; sanatorium fp> consumptives (on account), £6000; jlanmer additions, etc., .£3OOO ; ditto new swimming bath, JsGCO. |Por contingent defence ,£95,000 is pro* posed to be voted. Last year's expenditure! wa3 .£146,876. There is an item of £2500 for a rifle range at Pelionet Bay, Dunedin. Under the heading of " Tourist roads, etc.," the following items appear on the estimates: —Bealey glaciers, JJ2OO; Mount Cook and glaciers, .£303; Pukaki, Mount Cook, £274. Of the £68,727 voted for Southland roads and bridges last year only £27,196 was spent. This year there is provision for an expenditure of .£51,435, on which there is a liability of £7047.

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

United Press Association — By EJectrio Telegraph ■ Wellington, September 16 The Council met afc 2.30. MINING The motion for the third reading of the Mining Act Amendment Bill, was carried by 23 to 8. BIRDS NUISANCE The Bird 3 Nuisance Bill was committed. Several membors questioned the necessity for the Bill, others contended that there should be a schedule of birds to bo dos- j troyed. ( Ultimately, at Clause 2, progress was re- j ported, with a view to the measure "being { referred to the Stock Committee. j SHAREBROKERS j

The Sharebrokers Bill was committed. Anew clause was added, to the effect that rules under the Bill should be approved by the Governor-in-Council. The Bill was reported with amendments. FIBHEBIES ENCOURAGEMENT The Fisheries Encouragement Bill was committed, reported without amendment, read a third time, and passed. OPIUM PROHIBITION The Opium Prohibition Act Amendment Bill was read a second time. On the motion for the second reading of ] the Bank Holidays Bill, the Hons Q-. M'Lean and A. Lee Smith urged that a greater ! number of holidays should be given. i The Hons J. Rigg and W. T. Jennings \ said that they thought that the number j provided for was sufficient j while the Hon C. C. Bo wen was of- opinion that if Saints' Days were done away with, and added to tho Christmas holidays, it would give more satisfaction. The second reading was agreed to. The Council rose at 5 p.m.

House of Representatives.

I Wellington, Sept 16 The House met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS DROPPED. Sir Joseph Ward mado a statement with regard to the Bills that were to be dropped i this session unless the House felt disposed to sit until the end of November. He added that it was intended to introduce a few more Bills before the close of the session, among them being Military Pensions, Naval Con tribution, Post and Telegraph Classification Amendment (to make the'necessary increase in some of the smaller salaries in the Depart ment), and Land for Settlements. Mr James Allen inquired whether the Public Eevenues Act Amendment Bill would be brought down. Sir Joseph Ward said that was too"big a job to be proceeded with this session. It would occupy too much time, as it would require calmer ul and exhaustive considera tion. It would propose a material change in the whole system of audit of the public accounts, and would provide for a post audit system instead of a pre-audit.

Mr Massey asked what was the position in regard to the Shipping and Seamen Bill and the Land Bill, which was bofore select committees. Sir Joseph Ward said that a decision would be come to on them when they were reported from the. committees.

Mr Massey inquired whether it was in tended to introduce an amendment of the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, so as to make it clear whether the Act applies to agricultural labourers. Sir Joseph Ward replied that the matter was now under consideration. He hoped to introduce an amending Bill.J In answer to further questions as to this Bill, Sir Joseph Ward stated that it would set at rest the doubts that existed as to the position of farm labourers under the Act, and would define the time for which a worker shall receive the benefits of the Act.

A division was called for oil three of ths Bills. The public Reserves Bill was struck off by 35 to 18, and the Bating on Unim proved Value Amendment Bill was dis charged by 45 to 12. The House, by 37 to 19, refused to allow the Solicitors' Bills of Costs Bill to be strnck off. The motion for the discharge of the other Bills mentioned by the Acting-Premier was agreed to on the voices. THE LATE COLONEL FRANCIS. Sir Joseph. Ward moved that the report of the Public Accounts Committee regard ing the correspondence relative to the pay ment of a pension to the widow of the late Lieutenant-Colonel F. W, Francis should be agreed to. This report agrees to the payment of the pension. Several members also took part in the debate, which was interrupted by the din ner adjournment. MINING. The Mining Act Amendment Bill was received from the Legislative Council with amendments which the Hon J. M'Gowan moved should be agreed to. Mr Guiness said that some very import ant amendments had been inserted in the Upper House, and he would like to, see them in print. He especially referred to the alterations made in Clause 8 relating to the hours of work nnderground, and to Arbitration Court awards.

The discussion was adjourned till next day. The House rose at 5.45 p.m. The House resumed at 7,30 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. The Hon W. Hall-Jones laid the Public Works Statement on the table. In reply to Mr Massey, Sir Joseph Ward stated that he thought that it was desirable to take the debate on [the Statement on Friday next.

THE LATEJ COLONEL FRANCIS. The debate on the Francis case was re-, sumed, and carried on at some length. The House came to a division at 9.35, Mr Pirani's amendment was rejected by 39 to 16, and Sir Joseph Ward's motion for the adoption of the report of the Publio Accounts Committee was agreed to on the voices. UNOLAIMED MONEYS. The Unclaimed Moneys Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages. SECOND-HAND DEALERS. The amendments made by the Legisla tive Council in tho Second-Hand Dealers Bill were discussed at some length. The Hon. J. M'Gowan, moved that the amendments should be agreed to. Mr Atkinson moved that new clause 16 should be not agreed to as it placed too drastic power in the hands of the Minister to grant exemptions from the operations of the Act. Mr Collins said that he considered that the Bill in its present form wxsuld lead to no end of litigation trouble and hardship. Mr <& W. Russell said that he thought that Ilio amendments improved the Bill. Mr M'N"ab referred to the slip-shod way in -which amendments had been made in the Upper House.

Mr Atkinson's motion was carried on the voices, and the other amendments in the Bill were agreed to. LAND AND INCOME TAXES. Sir Joseph Ward, in moving the second reading of the Land Tax and Income Tax Bill, said that he thought that the proposal to reduce the mortgage tax by one farthing in the £ would commend itself to the House. After discussion, the second reading was agreed to on the voices.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Proa A.-s"ei ti^n—My Rlectric Ttjlo^fi;!) - Oi-pyiijrlifc. Received Sept 17, 9.47 a.m. A STEAMER FOUNDERED. 1 London, Sept. 17 | The British steamer Mehsdale, foundered at Gaiiuna Island, and the captain and thirteen of the crew were drowned. MILITARY EXPENDITURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Out of the million expended by the \ Depa.i-1-ment controlled by the Military (Director of Sail ways in South Africa, only £10,000 went to foreigners, THE NATIONAL DEBT. A party return shows the British, national debt to be .£7f>8,443,38fi. NEW DESTROYERS ORDERED. ! The Admiralty has ordered nine twenty five knot torpedo destroyers from private builders. RAILWAY ORDERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. The Central South. African railway orders placed in England during the week include 104 coaches, 38 engines, 250 steel coal trucks, each with a capacity of 80,000lbs. AMERICA AND THE COLUMBIA REVOLUTION. New York, Sept. 16 The United States cruiser, Panther, with 310 marines and six field guns, has been ordered to Colon in connection with the Columbian revolution.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Sept. 17,9.55 a.m. MBLBA'S GENEROUS OFFER. Melbourne, September 17 At fl, meeting of the Hospital Committee, an announcement was made that Madame Melba intended to distribute amongst Aus tralian charities all her personal profits out of the concerts. She is arranging a monster charity concert, and has already booked three seats at 4500 each, one being for her father and another for Mr Musgrove. TASMANIA!* MINISTRY. Hob art, Sept. 17 There has been another Ministerial defeat on the Income Tax Bill, and a disso lution is predicted.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept 17 Arrived —Union Company's new steamer Aparima, from Calcutta and Albany, and Hobart. The extent of the damage done by the fire in the hold is not yet fully ascer tained, and will not/ Ijß known until the cargo is discharged. The vessel itself is not injured. Chbistchubch, September 17. ' John Watters was committed for trial for attempting to commit rape on a young married woman at Christchurch on Septem ber 13th. I The shop of Mr W. Allison, chemist, 1 Rangiora, was broken into last night, and £14 wa3 stolen. Mr Allison was away at the time.

Dunedin, Sept. 17 j Mr T. E. Taylor is the authority for the statement that while he was in Melbourne, word was received in that city that Mr Seddon had attempted to float a million loan, but the loan was not taken up.

Sporting.

RANGITIKET RACES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Bulls, September 17 The weather is fine, but a strong wind is blowing. The attendance is good. Results : FLTiNG.—Melwood 1, Ringlet 2, Midia 3." Won by a length. Dividends— £s 13s and ■£2 fis. Scratched—Halberdier, Beau Ideal, Dodona. Maiden Flying Hack Race—Armistice" 1, Ringman 2, Alert 3. Scratched—The Gift, Spiku, Maximite, Van Diemen, Ex plorer, - Muralo, Fearless, and Impale. Time, T. 21. Dividends, ,£29 Gs and i2s.

Hack Hurdles.—Merry Boy 1, Inchcape 2, Old Gun 3. Scratched—Benedictine. Won fairly easy. Dividends —=612 16s and £1.

Personal.—The Rev. T. Fee returned t° Ashburton by tho express to-day. Mr Fe c has been giving " no-license " addresses in North Canterbury.

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 19°*



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract — Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn' and Grief swald JErussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, ye3inous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' P.ure Volatile Euca lypti Extract and be safe. Smoke New Venus If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must haye a reliable article, otherwise they are a ponstant spurce of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more thaa the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt,



The Dresden Piano Company's represen tatiyes (Messrs 4. Jackson and W. Bruns, den) are now in A shburton for the purpose of holding a great clearing sale of pianos and organs, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Being very heavily overstocked in high-class instruments, the Company have decided to hold out very special inducements to intending purchasers for one week only. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs of securing a really first-class piano or organ at wholesale price. Our head tuner (Mr W. Brunsden) will be in town for a few days, and all orders should be left with Mr H. Sfcephenson (Auctioneer), the local agent. N.B- -Second hand instruments taken as part payment for new ones, and full market value allowed.—-A dvt. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in la boxes; sold everywhere \



PUBLIC NOTICES. BARING SQUARE SUNDaY SCHOOL. Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBEB, 1902. Prencher—Eev. C. H. Laws. . CHILDREN'S CONCERT— Thursday, 16th October, !902. 9 90 Ashburton Borough Council. THE Lease of Borough Reserve 1592, i-Acre, in Tailored Street, opposite St Stephen's Church, will be submitted to Public Auction on a Glasgow Lease for 21 Yoars, at Messrs Friedlander Bros. Sale Rooms, West Street, on SATURDAY, the 20th day of September, at 2 p.m. Condi tions of Lease and all particulars can be 1 seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Havelock Street, or at the offioe of Messrs Friedlander Brcs. Ltd., West Street, during office hours H. H. FOOKS, Town Clerk. i RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 18 183 Auctioneer^ Friedlander tros Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1902. WE shall offer immediately after the Horse Parade at our Auction |Mart,| ! On account Mr R. Burnett, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION "Marquis of Zetland," by Perkin Warbeck ll.—dam Revert*. Full particulars at time of Sale. On account of Mr W. Chisnall, Hinds,— Black Stallion, " Lacquer," By Cranley, out of a Kelvin mare. On account of Mr P. Stewart, Seaview, — The Clydesdale Stallion, "Glenorchv," By Middlerigg Prince—Jess. On account of Mr J. O'Shea,— ; -, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion, I "Lord Mount Eagle," By Cavalier, dam Diamond. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9191 Auctioneer TT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF



WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, ! & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyudhurst Stores at lowest rates FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros,, Ltd. SACKS. \ il ANTED—Good, Sound, Second-hand Vy sacks. Friedlander Bros;, Ltd. SEED OATS. TT7 E have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats, . Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black.Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7 E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Trust Money To Lewd. TT7E have sums ranging from .£2OO to .£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4£ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 61b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape Also,—- Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd WANTED, at once, for Client-Store Pigs.—W. Stonyeb. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Globb. '■ Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



Public Notices. MAYFIELD SALEYAEDS COMPANY. ( mHE NEXT SALE will be held on FRIDAY, SEPT. i 9 th. WILLIAM OAKLEY, Chairman. 9 199 ARTHUR COOPER, Secretary. THE UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. £5 Reward THE above Reward will be paid to any Person who will furnish evidence that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who have been destroying the Sign Boards on Roads within this Board's Dis trict. By Order, JOHN DAVIBON, 9 97 Clerk. The Ashburton Butchery. (Late Suffolk Butchery.) I HAVE pleasure in informing my Customers and the Publte- generally that, having made extensive improvements to my Shop in Havelock Street, I shall Re-open same on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, when a Special Display of extra prime Beef, Mutton, Pork, and Veal will be made. Small Goods a specialty. E. jfcOX, Ashburton Butchery, Havelock Street. 9 201 On the Brink of patrimony. THE Girl on the brink of Matrimony is a woman of some importance. She is to have the management of a house all on her own, and if she is to turn out a clever housekeeper she must know a good deal about the larder and its contents. The family cupboard of every successful house keeper contains SURATURA TEA They know it is the best Family Tea in New Zealand. They know it is rich, fra^ grant, and delicious, and that it goes further than other Teas. Suratura is pure honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lldper lh Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J, R. Carey, Fairton ! D. Miller and Co., Hinds



David Thomas. HULLOOKS' ARCADE. SATURDAY, 27th- SEPTEMBER, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from C. G, Havvdon, Esq., England, to Bell by public auction as above,-— His three conveniently situated Sections in the Town of Ashbvirton, and numbered on the Plan 1173, 117*, and 1182. AU corner soctions, and abut ting on Havelock and Walker Streets. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, ®--^~ Auctioneer. , ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS. Wanted.



i STUD NOTICES NOTICE. HP HE Purebred Clydesdale Entire J. King of Quality ■will Travel the Ashburton and Surround ing districts this season. J. HESELTINE, 9 181 Proprietor. BUSINESS NOTICES. CHABLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA BOOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies' can be bad at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 Public Notice •^ST ANTE D-2,000 DOZEN E3GS, by Matthew Gilmour, (Late H. A. Flower*). Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery Bought of the best makers, and made of the best ingredients. ©nly "our own make" of Pastry sold and supplied in the Tea Eooms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and Birthday Cakes a specialty. ._ MATTHEW GILMOUB. 9 158 : WE > : THANK YOU. FOB "TT7E are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & M illinery NOW OPEN FOE THE SPEING AND SUMMER. Northcote % Hefford THE COENER, The Pouitrv Industry, J— TTNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEREYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton We guarantee our Teas better value, better grade *ban any Bold. ' EVEN COMPARE OUR when 2/-CHAMPION WITH ANY TEAS IMPORTED IN ARE SAID p*°KeTs* TO BE Vtb Modi JUST AS GOOD Mon.r AS nelsonV HOATE&Ci.V™ m, WHT IMT THEK? <£78 for <£o9« JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. ■W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. REMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Cheap to make room for new goods. . W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4sd and 6fd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H.PEA-RCE Cash Draper & Clothier. JUST landed ex •• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Caeson and Co. THRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, JD Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is; Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heada and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms j guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. {V ARDENING TOOLS in great variety, iV* including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire. Netting—Fowl Id, l|d, and 2d per yard Sheep, with centre strand, 3d, at G Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. T^TTANTED-The public to roll up and participate in the Aeap Crockery and Glass ware now getting cleared out regardless of cost at J. T. Cooch's, opposite Railway Station. Complete bedroom sets from 12s 6d, tea sets, 38 pieces, very best China for 20s, 2s teapots going for Is 3d, egg cups Is dog, ** ,Btc, Efco, *



Wanted Known , nnHAT we are selling last year's models l JL Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Reduction, ns we are getting in a stock of this year's models. Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot- WANTED— Good General Servant.— Mrs Shrimpton, care of Drapery Company. 9 200 WANTED, by respectable Youth- Board and Residence. Apply at once—C.E.T., Mail Office. ' 9 198 WANTED— Two respectable working men Boarders. Mrs King, Wel lington Street, Hampstead. 9 202 TO PAINTERS.—Tenders are invited for Painting (two coats) outside of "Primitive Methodist Parsonage, Wakanni Road. Lowest or any tender not neces sarily received. For information apply to Me Raine. , . 9 197 WANTED— Members of the Catholic Literary Society to know that Homination of Officers for the ensuing year takes place To-night (Wednesday, Sept. 17), at 8 o'clock. —D. Moriarty, Secretary. SACRED Concert—Ashburton Wesleyan Church, in aid of Organ Fund, Thursday, September 18th, 1902. Tickets, Is each. 9 194 I^/TESSRS FLETCHER BROS, are giving JIJjL eightpence per dozen for Fresh Eggs, until further notice. j O'CALLAGHAN 1 Who put up the 'CALLAG HAN J Fastest Time in the Great Warnambool-Melbourne Road Race, r ode his . FAMOUS MASSEY-HARRIS, which machine is always to the front on the Road or Track. 9 204 j SALES may come and sales may go j then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. y ARGE Size White and Gold China JIJ Cups and Saucers, 4a lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates j from 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets : from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Beos., S Cash Supply Stores. FRESH Oysters and Cray Fish. Still! buying young and old Fowls. 300 j Pigeons wanted.-J. H. Jewitt, Havelock street. WANTED Known.—That J. T. Coooh j has reduced all Ironmongery to absolute cost. Digging Forks, Spades, Garden Rakes, etc., selling at Ridiculous prices. All must be cleared for Cash. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Button's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and Co. OUR Supply of School Boots is drawn from the factory of one of the best of N.Z. makers. Give us a trial.—Mitchell i and Turner, Boot and Shoe Warehouse. TIT ANTED—3OOO Dozen Eggs. Highest | price given at J. T. Cooch's, oppos^e Railway station. 9 27 Jk MAN chooses a girl because she is nice _£3L and different from other girls. The same good reason applies to the Choice Blouse Goods now being exhibited by Messrs Mitchell and Turner in such, j satisfying variety. | WANTED, 10,000 dozen Fresh Eggs. We continue to give top price for above, either cash or contra account.— Carson and Co. PIANOS and Organs sold on Deferred Payments from 10s per month, Best values obtainable, representing Milner and Thompson's. Violin, Bow, and Case com •plete from 25s upwards. Mandolines, Accordeons, New Music. Any Music re quired promptly procured. New Books and Fancy Goods.—H. M. Jones. H~~ ENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and v Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 KERB BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 fora shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerr Bros. WANTEDl^ell^Go^odlarm of 200 acres, really good, buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer; YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. EINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, lflb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d perlb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2|lb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin.— F^ET^rai^R^^asl^Supply Stores. WANTED KNOWN.—That Mrs A. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouiid to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. "I RON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. X The Gardener's best friend. They save their cost in a single season. Call and see them, - Cabsow and Co,, Agents,



i BUSINESS NOTICES EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. FLETCHER BROS. * A RE giving 8d per dozen fcr Fresh Eggs in any quantity until further notice : r-EEDS. SENDS. SEEDS. : —Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds.— -- Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2a 6d per dozen Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id per packet Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb Yellow Globe Mangol seed lOd per lb \ Brown Spanish Onion seed 5s per lb James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot, 3s per lb White Belgian Carrot, 2s 6d per lb Beauty of Hebron, Beauty of Bath, and Early Ruby Seed Potatoes 121b a Is, or 7s Der cwt.~—— We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of .Vegetable Seeds ' at Nimmo and Blair's' Prices,



ALM®NDS- , . Capers, 9d and ... ... IS T , m s. d. ' Cnrry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 Jordan,... ... 2 4 j . Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross 4 . 16 In Shell ... 010 Best Roller, 251b ... v 3 t A*r™rooi; o. 6 „ s oib ... :;• sj. ACID— loolb ii X Tartafic, powdered ... ... 110 „ 2colb < T;. X -•£ *J J Citric, crystal . ... ... 3 6 Barley, per lb .. ... 0 2 \ Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 03* DRIED FRUITS—New Saum'i f Acetic Acid— New Currants owwn» Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 211 Now Raisins'. '" '" XL ANCHOVY PAfc^fi- . New Sultanas 6 ? C.andß. ... 1 3 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and '" 1 4 Tlns TTT " 0 6 i French Plums, table ... i".. 010 ALTJM. • 0 6 „ B te W i ng 6d and . 0 8 Ammonia- New K»B*t layer/per 1b . :0 ! JJmia ... ... ... ... 0 6 Cooking Fig 3 n 7 Ca£ bA°s?^r •"■ -*" ■- * * New Preserved Ginger" - '" 0 8 BARLEY- Jars Ginger, lOd and . 2 0 Pearl ... 0 2 Peaches, dried ' '" 0 9 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 Apricots ... ' "" 010 BAKING POWDBR— Apples "" '" X t Edmonds' ... ... |sJdandll New Dates ' '" '" X « BATHBRECKS ... ... 0 4 GOLDEN SYRUP 21b tin 7d Vlh BRoIIMEA? 3236dPerCWt - 0 f S %Timl%t BBOSEMEAL •» ... 0 6 ; 281b 5s 9d, 561b 11 0 .BLUE- j Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin la; 71b SS-bag ::: ::: ~SJSI m il%T 3"-m^M-6abw 1 1 Kei^ g ::; ::: z.IV ""s-ft*^*"*?* Tins ... ... 0 6 i MATCHES— Blacklead— Piaidsi 0 4 Nixey'e ... ... ... 09 ' 250 Vestas ."'.' '" *" i j Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 lOOOTestas... '" 410 OakeysDome ... ... 0 6 ! Safeties, large Bd, small .".' OS Stove Polish ... ... 6 5 MlLK—Miltma^ n »x BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 08 j Mustard- °** Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 ' d.S F., lib Is 8d Alb n lfl BOBA.X, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose '" *" ? g k^-... ... .• ... 0.3 "SgsjfiJSfiffs 1* E j ,° 25T 7 ::: z ::. 2 i i"^^****-**" ... . « Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 ■ Barcelona n a CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 j Walnut?' "" q ! CAMPHOR, per 1b 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 Shell Almonds "' '" 010 Egg Preservative- . | OA iMEAL-251b Bags Z 4 0 Nortons ... ... ... 1 9 : Oatina n Pr hia 1.. 7 o EGG POWDER ... 6dand 1 0 -\ qiTv™^ S "' \ 0 Essences — - ! Q L " ' *" I Flavouring C. and 8,-Lemon, AX- Hair Oil, Cd and ... OS nionds, Katafia, Vanilla, Co- Salad Morton's, 6d and '" 0 11 chmeal, Cloves Peppermint, Lucca, 2s and . 2 6 and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adelaide ... *" f 9 Colomal-Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- Castor, Morton's 5d and ■;:.■ 6 Ift neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz PEAS—Split 0 % bottles .. # ... 0 5 Peameal .. "' •'" 0 6 Extract of Beef- Plate Powder, Goddard's .".' 13 Liebigs2ozls9d 4oz 3 0 Polishing Paste ... o 8 Bovril^ Is 9d, 3s, 5s 5 0 Patent Medicines-Pills. nmCPOF-'sOAP 1 3 nollo^y's and Cockle's - ... 1 8 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Beecbam'sand Seigei's... ..13 Hudson s 141b boxes 510 Dr. William's Pink Pills .. 2 9: PPSOM IJtls •" "■ Uain Killer 2s 4d and 1 g EPSOM SALIS- Siogel's Syrup Is 6d and ... 2 8 Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 , steedman's Powders 1 % • v^VnV^TUT ;■" wu a" 7 2 " Soott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet fjd, doz 1 3 SarsaparUla i 3 »r^.t T iPi n t . Tricopheroua ."' '/.'. i 4 Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Benjamin Gum ... ... } I Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Wa h oo 2 a Tanglefoot, per box, 50 .... 3 0 Bile Beans '//. "' * J Preserved Fish- n . Peppermint Cure ... 16 Salmon, ... ... 10 | Extract of Malt ... "' 2 6 Salmon, flat tm S> ... ... 010 Eno's Fruit Salt ... "29 Salmon, Califorman ... ... 0 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and . 1 4 Sardines-Best quality ...10 Lung Preserver Is and ...111 Best quality, smoked ... 06 | Iris} f M ls and JJJ „ Good,large ... . ... 0 8 Embrocation ls 4d and ... 211 „ Good, small. ... 0 4 Cuticura. soap ls 4d ... 2 9 Smoked, large ... 1 0 Doan . s Pills - - £? Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Pepper— *" Herrings, kippered ... 010 Puro white ... 1 4 Herrmgsm Tomato Sauce .... 010 Who i e Black ... .[', J 2 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Ground Black ... 14 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 10 Cayenne per oz. 3d, Der bottle ... 0V . Bloaters ... ... ... 010 Chillies ... "... ' .. :0 3 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 SOAP-Toilet . Mullet .... 5> ... - 0 7 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1'&. yriwnTT?Q' '" "' Brown Windsor lib bara each ... 010 _V -i n -1 Glyceriuo, lib bars, each .... 08 Si ""• "" '" n «? Glycerine, ilb bars, each ... 0 4 Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6^ Pears'Unscented Tablets each ■„ 0 « Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 per doz 6' g London Wax ... -07 " Assorted Tablets,/4 in box '.'.'. 10 % Piano, se f-fittmg, 12 in a box ... 010 C alvort's Carbolic Tablets 6 3 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 « PricklvHeat ™, h. r n « - Bedroom, self-fitting, 1G in a box... 010 •^iu.^^^^S'Mrt "g j Night Light 8-hour, per box ... o^7 Cuticma Soap, per tablet ... 14 Carriage Candles, B's 10*3, Price's... 010 ButtermDk, Box, 3 tabs Z Oil SSeTm OF TARTiR Z1 3 *" ~ J"g CARBONi.SE OP SODA ...-0 3 i n^t 6d Ind '"2? CORN FLOUR— JAMS— • Brown's „. ... ... 0 3| lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 Brown and Poison a patent ... 0 7 „ per doz ... ■ 4~" 3 Pollard's ... ... ... 0 8 nb Tins Raspberry .*.'.' ': '*" 0 6 CLOTHES'LINEsfIoft, 1 0 gj j£IShS Apricot, Zi 1 t. , " rope, 5d and 10 6 2 lb Jars Black Currant ... 16 Candied Peel— >.- ■ • 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 18 X** 0*- - - ••••?■! 21b Jars Plum and Dtmson ... 1 2 v Citron ... ... ■ ... 1 4 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 Mixed, lemon, orange and citron... 0 8 2 lb Jars Greengage ... ... 12 - ! Cocoanut ,dessicated ... 0 6 Jelly Powders assorted » « I COFFEE-Blended and Ground ■ JnKbS hSTT . .".'fS ™ .° 1 n 1 th!?F BIIIi^S-  , o KEROSENE, per tin 4a 3d, case 86 « Finest Plantation CoflEee, per lb ... 1 8 Kerosene Pumpsf Is and ... J 8 : Fine Coffee ... .1 6 Knife Boards ... ...10 Good Coffee... ... ... 14 KnifePolißh _ _ 0 7 Sf.^^r"?^ 1' - JK Kits, 6d,8d,9d and 010 Whole Coffee, Roasted... ... 110 f '^ Tr ' Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LfcNTILS  ,_,-, c , ••• °*J Cocoa—Gregp's 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook's ill .".V '.:". 09T .» ?owdGr - '"'%'% | lb 1 6 Lard ... ... ... 0 7 " {ijj '" '*210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadbury'ailb i!! "I 010 LSfS°?*^! wer '" ■. . •• * ° |lb ... ... 1 8 MACARONI ... ... 0 Van'kouten's, lib .". Oil Marmalade. Keilor's lib Bd, glass . Z ... 1 9 jars 21b Is 9d, lib ...0 10 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco- Fry's Homcepathio, ilb ... 0 4J Williams' Juno per stick 9d, par lb „ ilb ... 0 8£ „ « in 221b boxes, lb 1 lib ... 1 H „ Ruby, per stick 1b 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 { » Golden Eagle, per stick lid CM3COLATE— and Is 4d, per lb ... 6 ft Fry's ilb ' ... ... ... 0 5 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 S- Rountree's, Jib ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 CO© LIVER OIL- Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 65... 5 0 Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues- Small ... ... ... 1 2 Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hansen's ... ... ... 19 Ox, 2s Gd, 3s 6d and ... 4; 8 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Carraways ... 0 8 Tumeric, per oz ■■;&.. ..■.■■.■.■... Q 3 FLETCFKH BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashb^urton, and' High street, Christchurch t