Obituary.

MRS DONALD WILLIAMSON.

We regret to have to record the death of Mrs Donald Williamson who passed away on Sunday morning. The discussed lady was a native of Caithness, and was a sister of Messrs C and W Reid of this town. She arrived herein 1866, and has resided in the district ever since with the exception of two years spent in Timaru after the flood of 1868. Since 1878 she has lived in her beautiful home just outside Ashburton. Mrs Williamson took a keen interest in the Presbyterian Church,- she always had a table at the annual tea, and generally took an active, but unassuming part in all good work. Mrs Williamson had not been in good health for some months, but no one imagined that there was any serious danger until a few days ago. The deceased lady leaves a fami|y of six, with whom and with Mr Donald Williamson and her other rolatives the greatest sympathy is felt throughout the district. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon. i

Correspondence.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.

VARIOUS MATTERS.

TO THE EDITOR.,

Sib, -1 have noticed of late, and with Bonne interest too, the different standpoints from which the drink question is reviewed. The liquor trade seems to be the burning question of the day, and various methods have been advanced, for its suppression, but sir, I for one, am not in favour of such strong measures as you advocate, namely imprisonment and heavy fines. You complain in your leader, that the people are not doing their duty. It is pleasant at times to be reminded of our short comings, but let the past suffice, and let us try to do our duty to our neighbour in the future. Instead of locking up the young drunks, I, with many others, would advocate locking up the drink, and so put temptation out of the way of those easily tempted, and enable them to save money, otherwise spent for nought. Talking abont money, it, at times seems to be a precious commodity. At present there Is plenty about, happily so, as the Coronation is about to take place. I, with others, hope that the money in hand will be put to the best possible use. I think a standing memorial a very good idea, and would like to suggest one in particular, viz., a drinking fountain, placed where every person so j inclined can get a drink. I plead for this | fountain for the young. I have seen young j men coming in from the country by the j score, hot and thirsty, yes, more than j thirsty, simply parched, and not a drop of drinking water to be had without incon venience, the result being that their hard earned cash, which might have been put to better use, dwindles away in strong drinks, which might have been avoided were a fountain close handy. Our King favours lasting memorials, and I am sure if our late beloved Queen were here, she would assur edly advocate something lasting for the young. Thanking yon for your valuable space and in anticipation,—l am, etc., , F. Johns.

"BAREFACED ROBBERY."

TO THE KDITOJI,

Sib,—The above are the words with which your correspondent "No Humbug" characterises the action of those who dare to vote No-license of the liquor traffic, and he instances the case of a new hotel now in course of erection in our town. He says •' no man or woman has a right to '■ vote another's property away without compen sation, and to db so is as bad as putting your hands into a man's pocket and robbing him of the contents thereof.?' Now, sir, let me state the case referred to, and leave your readers to judge, At the last local option poll in this electorate there were 1901 votes cast for the continuance of the traffic, and there were 2022 votes oast for No-license. These facts were known to the proprietor of the hotel referred to, for it waa stated in your paper prior to the letting of the contract for the erection of the said hotel that a deputation from the No-license Council had waited on the chairman of the committee and pointed them out, and also assured all parties concerned that no stone would be left unturned by the Council'to carry No-license at the next poll. Now, sir, if in the face of this the proprietor of tbe said hotel spends a large sum of money on the bare chance of continuance being carried, if it is not carried and he loses his license, I, for one, contend that he has no just ground for com plaint. As to " voting his property away " each talk is the merest twaddle. No one proposes to interfere with his property. If he holds a license, it is supposed to be held by the will of the people, and for their con venience and only during their pleasure, and if they are convinced that tbe renewal of such, a license is a curse to society instead of a blessing, then they have not only a perfect rigbt to refuse its renewal but they are in duty bound so to do. Your corres pondent says that he finds that "if one hotel had the whole of the boarder trade of the town, it would not be able to exist without a license." I did not expect such a confession as that, sir, from a friend of ihe trade. Why, if that be true, it means that onr so-called hotel- in Ashburton are little better than mere drinking-shops, and it is no wonder that you were constrained to write as you did the other day about the ruin of our boys and young men. The fact tbat drunkenness and cognate crimes are alarmingly on the increase throughout the colony is being accentuated on every hand, and that by those who cannot be spoken of as "prohibition faddists," etc, but by judges, magistrates, policemen, and even editors of our public prints. The question that we have to face is' What is the best thing to do to counteract the evil ?' for that something must be done is evi dent. Well, sir, regulation has had a very long trial both in this colony and elsewhere. It lias been a failure all along the line, and perhaps never more so t_a_ it is at present. Is it not reasonable, then, to ask that No-license should have a fair chance, and thus let it be judged by its results.

I appeal to your many readers to give this matter the serious consideration it deserves; and in the interests of all con cerned, but especially in the interests of our boys and girls " Strike the top line out."—lam, etc., Anti-Humbug.

THE LATEST.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A Steam Service to South Africa.

A Convalescent.

The Surrenderors,

Per Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph Copyright,

Received Juiie 16, 8.48 a m. London, June 15 The promoters of the New Zealand South African steam service have secured a steamer, and will begin in a couple of months, co-operating with the Cold Storage Company to establish refrigerating depots at Beira, in Rhodesia, and in Mashonaland,

Lieut. C. Tapper, of New Zealand, Ib convalescent, and has resumed duty. One thousand eight hundred and seven teen Boers surrendered on Friday, totalling 12,850.

The Case of " Colonel" Lynch.

Received June 16, 9.8 a.m. Colonel Lynch has been remanded for a week. The Crown submitted evidence showing that he went, to South Africa as Leyd's emissary, enrolled, and commanded an Irish brigade, and was fighting repeat edly.

A Trooper Drowned.

(Received June 16,10.18 a.m.) Hob art, June 16 Arrived The troopship Manila. She leaves to-day for Wellington, via Sydney. One New South Wales Bushman, suffering from insanity, eluded his warders, and jumped overboard on Saturday, and was drowned.

New Zealand Teachers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Wellington, June 16 The Acting Premier has received a cable gram from Major Pilcher, Capetown, an nouncing that the New Zealand teachers arrived safely on the 6th, and are comfort ably settled j also that the Director of Edu cation writes: - "'We are looking forward to great things from co-operation in educa tional work in Natal and other camps.

THE CONTINGENTS.

Wellington, June 18 I The Acting-Premier is ■ advised as fol lows : Patrick Lee, of Woodlands, South land, has had his right leg amputated at the Potchefstroom Hospital, owing to in juries received in a railway accident, and is doing well. Lance-Corporal O. E. Wallser, and Stanton, of Dunedin, are convalescent. John McKay, River ton, is doing well at Harrismith, F. J. Chambers, Woodend, Canterbury, sailed lay the Delphic on June Ist. J. G-. Beaaley, Wanganui, ib in Cape town, and is well. Peddle is in the Police, and is stationed at Bolsoburg.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric 1 Telegraph Wellington, June 16 T, Rooney, steerage cook of the Papanni, and an old servant of the N.Z. Shipping Company, died on the voyage from Hobart. Mr Hall-Jones, Minister of Public Works, is expected by special train thia afternoon. The Mayor intends interviewing him rela tive to Government assistance to construct a new approach both to the Fitzherbert and Awahuri bridges. The Sierra,.with the British mails to the ..Ist May, left 'Frisco on the 12th inst., at 8 p.m. The " New Zealand Times " proprietary having completed the erection of a large four storey brick building in Lambton Quay celebrated the occasion by inviting a large assemblage of business men, and congratulatory speeches were made by the Mayor, Ministers, and others. The premises with linos and printing mac hines in full blast were then thrown open to the public, who thronged them to such an extent, as to put a stop to the work. In tho evening tha festivi ties were continued by a social gathering, which waa a great success. As the owners of the adjoining premises have signified eft intention of erecting largejbuildings there, the new structures will make a great im provement in the appearance of the Quay. Mangaweka June 16 Owing to the blocking of the Manawatu line the Minister of Public Works cannot get through today to open the Makohine viaduct, though he expects to reaoh Hun tervilie tonight. There is a great disap pointment, as everything was ready to entertain the party. Tim abu, June 16 The Acting-Premier arrived this morning by the steamer Tutanekai from the Bluff, and proceeds to Tenmka to lay the com memoration stone in connection with the opening of the new Temuka Post Office. Blenhbimt, June 16 William O'Brien, a station hand at Killersden, Wairau Valley, about forty-five years of age, was found dead in his bed this morning. He retired last night in his usual state of health. An inquest will be held to-morrow. IN.EKCAKGII.L, June 16 Yesterday, a man named Thomas Dry den, a visitor from Dunedin or Northern Otago, cut Ms throat with a razor in several places. ' He had been here a week, and his manner was peculiar Hopes of hia recovery are entertained.

The Floods in the North.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napier, June 16 Through railway communication was re-established this morning, the express leaving at the usual time. The flood water is now rapidly receding. Manga weba, June 16 The Rangitikei river has lowered con siderably, although the weatheris still bad. It is reported that the washing away of the Otara bridge proves to be incorrect; i only the approach to the western side is gone. Most of the roads are blocked by slips. Pahiattja, June 16 The rains and floods have caused serious damage throughout the district. The road 'to Makuri ia in a fearful state, bridges being washed away, and heavy slips will block wheel traffic for three weeks. Other roads are equally bad, and it is impossible for the County Council to find money for the necessary repairing. There is no bread at Makuri and little flour, communication having been cut off since Thursday. The rivers subsided yesterday, and it is now fine, Palmebston Nokth June 16 The damage to the approach of the Fitzherbert bridge by the recent flood is estimated at £1000. A temporary staging has been erected across the break, and it is expected the borough water supply, which has been cut off since Friday at midnight, will be restored to-night. Wellington, June 16 The Manawatu railway is blocked this morning at Shannon, owing to the rising of swamp waters. The flood is the heaviest known thereabouts for years. The waters of both the swamp and the Manawatu rivers are subsiding rapidly, but it is not, yet (noon) known whether the afternoon train can get through. ! A cold south-easterly gale has been blowing here for the last five days with a !good deal of rain. The total fall for the present month has been 2.34 inches.

Coronation Festivities

Special Window Display at Bal

lantynes, Christchurch.

Artistically arranged windows displaying effectively those things which are popularly supposed to be the staple topic at many an afternoon tea—ladies dress and its many dainty accessories—are always a source of delight to the feminine eye, and it is a well known fact that Messrs J Ballantyne Com pany's windows, Christchurch, are always fashion's mirrors, displaying as they do the latest ideas. In view of the Coronation fes tivities daily coming nearer, this firm haß surpassed itself in the display now being made in their windows of the latest and most recherche materials for ladies evening costumes. The variety and richness of these materials is calculated to stagger the non expert male mind, but that they are well worthy of study was made amply clear to a representative of a Christchurch jour nal who made a survey of them. Starting ' with the window at the western end of the front the attention is captured by two hand aomely dressed figures, one gowned in a pale turquoise silk evening gown, which one can see at a glance is a French model. Trim med with velvet, chiffon, and the loveliest of pearl edgings this model, with its skirt j trimming of the new flounce tucking, is \ indeed a vision of beauty; its companion figure wearing a handsome black silk cos tume, made distinctive by the fashioning of the sleeves, whilst a touch of lightness is given by the lovely basque of lace adorning it. In this window are also to be seen several new styles, notably the all-over se quin on mousseline de qpie, with lightning design, the new honeycomb mousseline de soie in the loveliest of evening shades, and suitable either for dresses or opera mantles, handsome broche silks, collar, lace, with dainty hand-painted flowers, and the new sequin trimmings matching the dress materials. Several beautiful opera mantles are shown, the majority of them being trim med with handsome point de Venise, and having the stole-like ends which are such a feature of this season's styles. The next window is devoted to a display of real Mal tese lace, and proceeding to the next one the eye is attracted by a handsome gown, the skirt of which shows the effective rail road design finished with smart lace motifs, the opera mantle accompanying it being of rich cashmere and embroidered in silk, carrying out the same design. Pearl orna ments and the daintiest of white under skirts form the chief objects of interest in the next window, whilst in the adjoining one a strikingly effective costume of silk Brussels net, gathered all over with face motifs, is a noticeable featuro. Another costume which also attracts the eye is made of black sequin net, composed of shaded effects, the prevailing note of colour being the new green shading tints. In the next window is depicted a lady being es corted down a staircase by a gentleman, the lady being gowned in an effective pink silk costume, with a tasteful opera mantle corresponding, and the gentleman attired in faultless evening dress, the effect of the whole making the observer imagine he is , gazing on a scene made beautiful by lovely' flowers and dainty dresses. In the next window another attractive gown h shown of gold silk, with lace insertion, the bodice being chiefly composed of lace. Here also is-seen a pretty lace gown, principally made of real Burges lace. In the two following windows materials for gentlemen's evening wear are effectively displayed, including the latest styles in dress shirts, gloves, ties, and silk sox. What the observer has seen in the windows is not a tithe of the further glories which await one on entering Dun stable House, where there is a bewildering variety of the latest styles in dress mate rials and a dazzling display of richly trimmed opera mantles. Mousseline de soie in almost endless variety and nets of almost every imaginable description are shown, also the hundred and one articles which are at once a necessity and a joy, enhancing the simplest of frocks. Bilk wraps and shawls vie with the dantiest of fans in their claim upon the attention. From this hurried survey of the novelties ' displayed by Messrs J. Ballantyne Com-' pany, it will be readily acknowledged that the present display fully maintains this firm's reputation as arbiters of dress.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1902



TO RIGHT THE WKONG. To right the wrong, to restore good health, to bring strength to the weak, rest to the weary, hope to the downcast, and joy to the depressed are the great functions of that incomparable family medicine Im pey'e May Apple. The stomach is the centre from which, from the standpoint of health, flows weal or woe. The ferment of putrefying matter blocking the bowels causes indigestion and a whole catalogue of troubles—Dyspepsia, biliousness, flatu lency, heartburn, insomnia, foul breath, pimples, boils, and akin blotches. Impey's May Apple gently moves the bowels and expels all obstruction ; it does not gripe, sicken or weaken, and the good it does is permanent. It is pleasant to take, and may be given with absolute confidence to the most delicate women and children. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the wholesale, agents, Sharland and Co., Wellington. ', " Frozen Meat" has now become i A large extensive trade $ The exports yield a decent sum — An industry is made. To freeze is not a pleasant thing For mankind to endure, To keep out cold we all should cling To Woods' Great Pem>ernint Cobk.



THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG ! nURE. i TUSBICDRA.. The success of this wonderful prepar ation ia fully attested by the popularity which ib has attained, and the proprietor confidently anticipates that daring tho coming wirsto. It will be In greater reqnest than ever. Far pulmonary complaints If. id AIS ABSOLUTE CERTAIN REMEDY, and even in the most severe cases ib will bo found efficacious. No hone should bn without a but.'la of this mixture, especially ac » time when bad colds and coughs are prevalent. BBMBMBBB, DELAYS ABB DANGEROUS For tb_ ureventioa pi serious <roubi_, which may easily arise from a nwelecud ciJdor cough, there te nothing to equal ; . arcjt»».icxrj_t_k. Price 2b 6d per botile ssolo Pcoprietor and Manufacturer, S J Evnn*, Dar.edin. Wholesale Agents, TCeropthorne, Pi-0-.G.ir and Co. Oh; aim hi _ at ah chemists and Store kefjers iv the Colony. 'A"An?'s Wobm Wobbiebs -tho Wonderf * Worm Worrlors—aroasafe and^sure r*med J l»bo_ea; sold everywhere Sipofre New Venus



BILL MARTIN SPEAKS. To Heal Tyre Company, Christchurch,— Dear Sirs,-— I have much pleasure in writing you to say howheartilyl appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several chatn i pionship prizes. I am very pleased with \ thorn-WILLIAM MABOT,



I Henry Stephenson < Rakaia Town Hall. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thtosday, June 17th, 18th, and 19th. Gigantic Sale of Drapery, Clothing, Etc. Benby Stephenson, under instructions . from the Direct Drapery Importing Company, will Sell by Public Auction as above, ;£6oo Worth. • Of Drapery, Clothing, etc., comprising carpets, rugs, mats, blankets, quilts, curtains, sheeting, shirting, Holland. Italian clothes, towels, Damask, lustre, tweeds, silkette, silks, macintoshes, cashmere, merino, etc., eto. Without Reserve. See Handbills Note time of Sale—l.3o each day. Town Hall, Rakaia. HENRY STEPHENSON. 6109 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JUNE igthT™ 2 o'Clook Sharp. CLEARING SALE Household Furniture & Effects. H_3NRT STEPHENSON has received Instructions from Mr Rt. Lamb, who is leaving for the North Island, to Sell by Publio Auction on the Premises, between N.E. Town Belt and Princesß Street, near the High School, all his Household Furni ture and Effects, comprising— Tables, Chairs, Carpets, Sofas, Chest Drawers, Whatnot, Brass Rail Bedsteads and Mattress, Duchess Chests, Occasional" 1 Chairs, Brass Fender ,and Irons, Side : boards, Occasional Tables and Easy Chairs, Crockery, Cutlery, Oilcloths, Kitchen Utensilß, Sundries etc. Fowls, pens, garden tools, and a host of sundries. Without reserve. 2 o'clock sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 127 Auctioneer. __!&_» FUNERAL NOTICES. THE Friends of Mr William Adams are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Hannah Elizabeth, will move from his residence, Saunders' Buildings, on TUESDAY, 17th inst, at 9.30 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 6 129 Undertakers. HPHE Friends of Mr Donald Williamson l are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Elizabeth, will move from his residence, Groatie Burn House, on WEDNESDAY, 18th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 6135 Undertakers. .11 II lllllWllMffi_BW__-__W__M_____H__l Public Notices. .OURSING. Q ÜBSCRIBERS to the Fnnd for forming v^ a Coursing Plumpton, as well as all interested in the matter, are requested to attend Meeting at Devane's Hotel, TO MORROW (Tuesday), evening at 8 o'clock. W. J. SHEARMAN, 6 130 Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUN CIL. NOTICE. BRIDGE over North Ashbnrton River at Pndding Hill, is Unsafe for Trac tion Engines. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, June 16th, 1002. 6 134 MAYFIELD~SALEYARDS. nPHB Next Sale will be held on FRI DAY, June 27th, starting at 11.30 a.m. There will be NO SALE in July. W. OAKKEY, Chairman of Directors. 686 ARTHUR COOPER, Seoretary. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. WANTED, immediately, Smart Boy, as junior in office. Apply in writ ing, stat.ng age. 8 140 T. F. GIBSON, Manager, Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for M upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Chertßey. NOTICE. ~~ AN V person or parsons found Trespsuaiag on the I .vorndftle Estate iv pursuit of game or otherwise will bs proeeoated. 5 307 W S STRANGE. g-T"' ' <~»--mmm-m-mmm~mmmmmm-mmmm___ T, Bullock. ™~ MONEY. TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz:—£4oo, iJ6OO, £800, £125, £1200, £500, ,£l5O, £2000, £125, £1600, and £200. Apply to T. BULLOOK. i" 'FOR SALE ONE Bood 13 Perches good land, front ing Cambridge Street, Hampstead, on which is erected a comfortable dwelling house of 4 rooms and scullery, detached wash-house and other improvements, surrounded by garden, a portion of whioh is planted with fruit trees; all in_ good order. The owner having left the district is desirous of effecting a quick sule. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent TINWALD TO LET COTTAGE, together with small stable and shed, situated afc corner of Arohi- I bald and Agnes Streets, Possession oan be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. A COMFORTABLE DWELLING of 6 Rooms and other Buildings, nicely situated at the corner of Wakanui Road and Eton Street. T. BULLOCK, Agent. _ FOR SALE^ " *"' Sheep Farm of AAA ACRES. There is a Dwelling UvU House and other improve ments on the property. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T.BULLOCK. ipm-mmwmmm-mmmtmu-mm-mmm---<m*M-MMMm^ I ~SAY^ Friend": Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boota P Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's.



BUSINESS NOTICES. „ i — . HAVE YOU SEJSBF THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY? YOU get one witb every cash purchase of 12b 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT .BLUE BOOT STO^E. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address—- Urn OXOOijL fe | BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT I STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the beat English leather used for repairs. TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWALD DIbTRTOT. HAVING taken over the SHOEING ft GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lat t.ly carried on at Tinwald by Mb J Stephens, I am prepared to txecnte all work entrusted to mo with defipatoh, and at inortflrmto prioet., Trusting to recoive a' fair share of public patronage. G. MORRISON (Late of Lagmhor), TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. 4183 QTRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per tin \ r. la 31. Siranga Soluble Coflae, per tin i Strangs Maori Coffea, per tin Is lOd J Sym ington's Eueenoe Ooffeo. per bottle la 2i ; Oatiua, per bag 1b 2d, Germenia, per bag Is ; Semolina per bag, la ; Q jaker Oats, per pkt, 101 ; -51b bag best Oa*m®al 4s; good Sauce, 3 bottles 1»; Golden Bse Jam, peri rl'zan 4> 3d. Highest prices i_.i yon for all kinds of rUirv Produce *ti John Obb & Co I'RY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. t



'_ Wanted. XT/ ANTED —Young Lady Assistant. VV Apply Flower's Refreshment Rooms, East Street. 6 132 ji/ URNISHED or Unfurnished Rooms to " Let. Apply to Mrs Rimmington, next to Mrs Coleman, West Belt. 6 128 *7 O-NIGHT.—SaI v ation Army Barracks * Special meeting conducted by Adjutant Burton, of Christchurch. Be sure and attend. 6 186 / Mogridge (late of the Maori V. Songsters) will sing at the special meeting at the Salvation Army Barracks To-night at 8 p.m. 6 137 %*.' ANTED, at once.—A General Ser- VV vant, for a private house. Apply to the Matron of the Hospital. 6 118 ANTED, a Housemaid for Country Hotel. Apply Mail Office. WANTED of Pigeons, also 100 pair of good old hens.—J. H. JUWITT. USIOAL UNION.—On account of the death of Mrs Adams, the rehearsals To-Night and To-Morrow will not be held. E. Manchester, Hon. Sec. 6 133 tk; ANTED to Let.—T~Six_Joomed j V* House, together with Three Acres of Land. Apply office of this paper. 6 131 BARING Square Church.—Miss Jule Layton will sing- the following solos this evening: "He feed His Flock" "Hark, there comes a whisper." All in vited. Collection. 6130 TO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one in Moore Street; cheap rent. —Apply W. C. Page, Oompton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 | ___ _ _ ___ _. 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. 14/ ANTED KNOWN—Men's strong VV cord trousers 4s lid and 6s 6dj reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s 6dj suits from 21s; good line all wool colonial suits 255; heavy ribbed colonial under pants 3s 6d, all woel under flannels 2s lid, heavy ribbed wool socks, 8 pairs for 2s 6d, cardigan jackets 5s lid, coloured blankets 7s lid, large rugs 3s lid, at Gibbard's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. i, OR SALE—Two ClarioneteTA.and B. V Flat, 13 keys', good tone, £5 for the pair j a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at B. Gibbard's, Tancred Street. /CORONATION Medals, gold andsUver \ . gilt 6d each; Coronation Badges, with imprint of the King, 6d each; Chinese Lanterns for illumination purposes, from6d each. Ping Pong, a splendid line just opened up, Is 6d set, the best line yet offered for the money; Footballs, new line; Stationery, Account Books, and Fancy Goods, New Books and Magazines.—H. M. Jones. JUST ARRIVED —Three speeTaTiines corsets, 2s 6d» 2s lid, 3s 6d pair; sur prising value in women's ribbed black cash mere hose, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d a pair; another lot of those noted ribbed wool under vests at Is each; umbrellas 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d each; holiand and muslin aprons Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. Men's black and drab soft felt hats Is to clear; splendid line frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collars attached 2b 6d, good union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, army braces Gd and 9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties 6d and upwards, linen collars 6d, tweed caps Is and Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E. Gibbard, Ready Money Draper and Oloth ier,Tancred Street. LOOK HERE—New range, U.B tablings Is, 1 l^d, Is 3d, Is 6|d, Is 9d to 2s lid a yard; white and U.B twilled sheetings, 70 inches wide, from lo|d, strong shirtings 6d a yard, all wool colonial flannels from 9-£ d a yard, wide twilled flanneletes, stripes, white, pink, and creme 3s lid a dozen; striking value in blouse do. sd, 6_d, 7-Jd a yard, lace curtains ls'B£d a pair, carpets, yard wide, Is 2d a yard, hearth rugs 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, 10s 6d, yard wide floorcloth, oil back, reduced to Is a yard, two yards wide do. from Is llsd, coloured quilts, Is lid, white H.C do. 3s lid, at Gibbard's Ready Money Draper. JOHN 0_ R _■ Co., for I'm. Tea, lea.— Arab, per lb Is Btl} K*zie, per ib is 9d ; Nel«OD & Mo'.e, par lb Isloi ; G«M Leaf, per lb Is lOd ; Bell Tea, per lb 2_; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2a, or 61b tin 12s, Hundreds of Books to ohoo*e from. H_AP B.LGDNS and CARTRIDGES, Doable Barrel B.L. Guns from 555, S.B. frcm 42a 6d, Cartridges from 9a pier 100' Wira Netting from Id per yard, Sheep Netting from 2Jd per yard. The celebrated &, Mania's Horse Clippers at 7s 6d, 9a 6d and 10a 6d. Other makes from 6* 6d—G MEDDINS, The People _ Ironmonger* C'^ARSONS & CO^GrandTeaToompetltion __ now on» A prize for every 28 Coupons and upwards OUR QFFISR—We give a freo trial with any lamp we sell. If oot satisfactory we will return yonr money, That's fair isn't ic.—Eclipse Cycle Co, Tanored Street. IN Liqaldation—My bender having bean accepted for Stock of Corsets, the A.R double busk Corsets will be sold at 3s lid si_«sl9 bo 31, Ladies' Singlets 9£d te 6s lid —W H Pkaboe, C»»h Draper BEST Kerosene 4? 3d per tin, 8s 63 per case ; Snowdrop Sugar 2£d per lb, 70 lb bag 14b 6:1 ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins 10o\—Cabson & Co 5 172 i .ARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brush ware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. EWS FOR ALL^-Ksrosene 4s 3d per tin or 8a 6d per ease, Su^ar 14s 6d a hag or 2_i per lb. Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oitioe Is 2d. Also, Prime Derwent Potatoes for sale ab Kbbr Bros, Burnett Street WANTED KNOWN-We are selling Lucas's Club Lamps for 9s eaohi— Eollpse Oyole 00, Tancred Streob ' j*HK Genuine Sllenb Primus Cooking I Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Prlmna Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primna Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Cakson &Oo , inQUND.—The shop where I can buy a Jt? beautiful memento of the coming ooronation, in the shape of a Handsome Medal, price Is. At A. T. H. Williams, East Street. Hurry up, the supply is very limited. FINEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per 251b bag, 61b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of onr fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— Fletcher Bkos., Cash Supply Stores. TH. TEMPERO for Flannelletes from J • 2_d in any colour j 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£d, both White and Un bleached Selesias, from 3sd. 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. Wx lib, Manager. T~ H. TEMPERO for the best valuein J • Town for Men's and Boy's Clothing. Men's all Wool Trousers ss, worth 10s 6d; Saddle Tweed (Mosgiel Wool) lOs 6d, Leather Shirt 2s 6d, 3 pair Hose (woollen) 2s 6d. Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, Woollen Scarfs Is, Merino Pants and 1 Singlets all reduced. Men's Moles from 4b 9d a pair. Call and teepee, then,



Friedlander Bros. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR UStfAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HRLD ON THURSDAY, 3rd JOLY, For which we will be pleased to receive Kobrie*. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 6 336 R. Fribdlandeb, Auctioneer \H% Have for PRIVATE SALB- Sevenl BleoJu of Suburban Propertwr anglng from 6 Aotea to 40 Aom. For full particular!, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lrn., TTTK ARE. OABH,iBUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AKD GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage In our Ashburton, Tinwald/and Lyndhnrst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. PUBLIC NOTIOEB INSURE NOW WITH THB Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 HAS already been added to Polioies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. [A OABD. I BEG ba announce that I have flow* menned th* practice of my pr.feielon of Bftrnaier acd Solicitor la tho Arcade Cft ambar«, in icoms immediately over tha f,Yop of Mr J. Wilson, paiater. H. MoSHBBBY, BARRISTER & SOLICITOR, | SOB Amerhan Wheat and Flour. A DISCLAIMER. THE AMERICAN WHEAT and FLOUR L By the MAIL STEAMER la Not For The NORTHERN ROLLER MILLING COMPANY, Ltd. AUCKLAND. P. VIRTUE, Manager. PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minorca., Langshans, and Brown Leghorns. Also Pekin Ducks. Bred from Imported and Firat Prise Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5s eaoh. 4 190 H. G. BERRYMAN. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Mantles and Jackets IN ALI THK NEWEST STYLES See Windows. AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCRED STREETS Northcote & Hefford EYMtfc one interested to read advertisement appearing In Mitchell and Turner's space of thlslesae, to erofS out any artiota they can do without, then to call on ua and bring the advertisement and a fad purse with them. The parcel . will be delivered nexb day. HERE YOU ARE. COAL AND FIREWOOD. rj.o BE HAD in any quantity at Argyle Bros, ORDERS promptly attended to. Address— HAVELOCK STREET, , N«xt to Army Barracks ,



JOHN ORR AKD CO, JOHN OBR AND GO. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2|d per lh j 70!b Bag, Ua 6d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 4s Bd, per sase 8s 8d Sperm Candles b_& per lb, by the box 5M Treacle per 21b _n ... ... 64 Best Wax Candles, per lb B|d» by box 6§d Treadle per4ib  ... ,„ U 261b Bag Benfc Oatmeal ... is ud  „ 71b  is 94 Best Jhpun Rice „ .._ M New Prunes, per lb ... ... 84  Tapioca „ ... 2i Dried Apricots per 1b... ... lOd . 8»go „ ... 2d  Peaches „  ... ... 9d Split Pe_§ „ ... 2d „ Fears „ „ ... ... BA Pearl Barley „ ... 2d New Fi«s, per lb ... ... 84 Finest HewOorrenfcs per lb ... 5d  „  box 74 „ „ Sultanas „ ... 7d Best Table Vinegar, per bottle ... 64 „ „ Valencia Raisins, per lb, s|d Besb Draught Vinegar, per gal... 2s „ t , Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Spices, per box ... 34 Golden Byrop, per 21b tin ... 6d C& B Currle, per bottle ... le „ lt 4lb „ ... is C&B Capers ,»  ... !■ i, t« 71b M ... Is 9d FIRST PRIZE BACON AND MAMS, ALL KINDS df FEIK FKIAN ENGLISH. BISCUITS. •■MAUTIK'S, KNOW LB'S, CLARKE'S k BORER'S Frotu 6s 6d 'f 16s per pair _T JOHN ORR & CO. CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS; n,)I/" t B^tf BRkr«»wpa* And mmy others to selectprom. As we are Overstocked with thps« Lines we are offering them at specially Law Prices for ONE MONTH ONLY. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. Oil Stores ut ali Prices. i ■ RANGES, HEATING &OOOKINGI STOVES, ItEQISfERS, GRATES, Bl AND MANY OTHERS IN STOCK, ;/; We keep over twenty different patterns and cap give a greater variety -ban any other hcose in Aphburton. JATTTVT' Al>T> -:i IVTTi^ 1 ;: :: U Ull Vli It ILaA IJ ;rlf f; ; ASHBURTON CJC^:'