The Colonial Contingents.

Uhited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, August 18 fA special service was arranged for the Colonial Contingents in Westminster Abbey yesterday. The Colonials occupied the galleries erected for the Peers and members of the House of Commons for the Coronation service. They listened to the sincrin# of the Abbey choirs without joining m tiw claims. When the hymn "Onwatu Christian Soldiers" was announced Bishop Weldon, ■who preached, mounted the pulpit, and glancing at the gilleries beat time with his hand, whereupon every Colonial saug. The Bishop declared in the course of his sermon that the character of the people made the Empire great and alone preserved it.

RETURNED CONTINGENTS

THE CONDITION OF THE TRANS PORTS.

THE DRAYTON GRANGE

Sydney, Aug. 18

At the Drayton Grange Enquiry, Capt. Bennett, master, oxamined, did not know the exact number aboard, approximately they were paid for 1940 men and 41 officers, but he believed there were a number of stowaways. Considered there was ample sleeping, latrine, and lavatory accommoda tion. The men insisted on closing the ports at night, although it was against the ruleß. He attributed a large amount of sickness to uncleanly habits of the men. Thfiy maliciously destroyed the shower baths and electric lamps. The troops wore half the time in a state of semi-mutiny. They were a most insubordinate lot. The officers and everybody else-had the utmost diffi culty in handling them. He believed that i had the officers gone to the extreme and j arrested some, there w&uld have been an open- mutiny. These remarks applied to a great majority. There was a lot of drink ing aboard, and some of the officers were guilty of excess in this direction. He men tioned that the New Zealand troops who were taken to the Gape in th.6 vessel, had some hammocks to spare and the same messing provision as on the present voyage. Second Officer Blay deposed that there was a large amount of drunkenness and gambling. The latter was openly per mitted. His evidence was similar to the captain's with reference to the vessel not being overcrowded. The men formed dirty habits. There was insubordination among numbers of the men.

The doctor of the Drayton Grange and the second officer considered that if the of ficers had exercised more authority early in the voyage things would have gone in much more orderly fashion, and they would not have had so much trouble. The sick ness was just one of those epidemics which ■will break out among a large body of men. The third officer said that he sailed in vessels carrying New Zealand troops who had no more room in proportion, but there ■was discipline, and consequently no trouble. He asserted that there was much laxity on the part of the military officers, and a lot of ■drunkenness amongst the men.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington Aug. 19

The Commission of Enquiry into the alleged overcrowding of the troopships Bri tannic and Orient opened to-day. Major- General Babington represented the Imperial authorities. Sir Wm. Eussell announced that it was proposed to examine Colonel Davies, Surgeon-Major Perless, and Captain Letrin in that order, and as there might be an implication of laxity of duty and want of attention on their part, they would be allowed to remain throughout the proceed ings and cross-examine the witnesses. The Commissioners decided notto admit thepress to the proceedings, but to have full short hand notes taken. A witness would not then know what the previous witnesses had stated. About a dozen troopers were in waiting to give evidence. *"' .

Confession of Murder.

ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A WIFE,

Melboxjene, August 18

Tisler confessed to the murder of Sangol. He alleged he had illicit relations with Mrs Sangol for the past twelve months. She pestered him into killing her husband, con stantly declaring that her life was miser able with him. It was arrangedthat Tisler should come on the night of the murder. Mrs Sangol showed a light in a window when her husband was asleep, and admitted Tislor to the bedroom. She stood at the door watching while he beat Sangol to death in his sleep. She then assisted him to throw the body into a well and cleaned up the blood. They concocted a story of suicide, and Mrs Sangol gave Tisler £2. "When leaving he arranged to return to live with her.

Correspondence

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

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—l quite agree with Hard Bake,' "Full Weight," and "Householder," that the bakers of Ashburton are charging too much for bread, for they can buy flour cheaper than Fall Weight asserts, and the market rates for potatoes by the ton, are from 3s 6d t© 4s per bag. Take for instance lay case. lam a mother with nine children, and all I have to depend on is my husband who earns 7s a day in fine weather and nothing: in wet weather. Place some of the bakers in my position, they would be the first to raise an objection. I saw in your evening paper a few weeks ago where a new service is to take place on the first of next month, traction versus train, a three days a week service from Christchurch, so now is the time for some enterprising storekeeper to take ap the gauntlet, and if any of the storekeepers haven't the pluck to come for ward let us hold a mass meeting some Saturday night at Burnett Street extension, ■after the Rev. Fee has closed his temper ■ance mission and do our utmost to right fchis wrong.—l am, etc., A Pooe Mother.

Cricket.

Australians v. Gloucestershire

Received Aug 19, 9.18 a.m.

London, August 18

The return match Australians versus 'Gloucestershire was delayed at the start by rain. The Colonials won the toss and elected to bat. Duff was caught with the score at six, Hiil followed, and when the total was raised to 21, of which Trumper made 13, the rain stopped further play for ike day.

LORD HAWKE'S TOUR.

Ckristchukch, August 18

At to-night's meeting of the New Zea land Cricket Council, a letter was read from Lord Hawke, saying that he had found great difficulty in getting a purely amateur team, especially in regard to bowlers, and he suggested that he should be authorised to inclupe two professionals at £100 each hesides expenses. Lord Hawke «aid that he proposed there should be thirteen players in the team, and he ex tracted to get C. J, Burnip, T. r,, Taylor, N. S\ Druce, and A. E. -Miller (Wii\s), J. E. Head (Middlesex), and Bromley (Daven port). Referring to the proposal from Major Wa»dill for a visit of the Australian team, Lord Hawke hoped it would est be arranged, because with such difficulties to meet, his team might fall through. The Council resolved that it Lord Hawke coald not get a purely amateur jbsam, he should be authorised to engage two pro fessionals on the terms suggested. The Council also resolved that it could not entertain the suggestion of aa Australian Visit

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Received August 19, 9.33 a.m. TWO NEW CRUISERS. London, August 18. Japan has ordered two first-class cruisers ! to be built on the Clyde, with larger dis | placement than the Admiralty's latest ciuisers. | JAPAN AND THE CORONATION. Viscount Layashi, the Japanese Minister in London, informs a correspondent of the " Standard" that sending the Japanese squadron to the review was not merely an act of the Japanese) Government, bub wa3 even more aii act of the people, who insisted on paying every honour to the King. Vis count Layashi added that the visit of Priuce Akihelo Kometsu, the Japanese envoy, to the Coronation, marked the character of the alliance between Britain and Japan. ALPINE FATALITIES INCREASING. An unprecedented number of fatalities are- occurring in the Alps this season, the victims being tourists of various nationali ties, mostly accompanied by guides. REPATRIATION OF BOERS. Capetown, Aug. 18 The repatriation of the Boers in the dis tricts recently annexed in Natal is progres sing; 500 have enlisted in the Border Police in the new territory.

FLOODS IN CHINA

Pekin, Aug. 18 Floods in 6he Kwangsi province drowned thousands. Several houses in Hong Kong collapsed, killing twenty.

STEAMERS TO TAHITI. Paris, August 18 The Tahitians are urging the French Government to subsidise the extension of the Maraeilles-Sydney steam line to San Francisco via Tahiti.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received Ang J9, 9.45 a.m. . THE KEMBLA DISASTER. Sydney, Aug 19 The Mount Kembla inquest was resumed. One miner stated he used damp coal dust for tamping shots ; another declared ne fre quently found gas in the mine, but not in sufficient quantity to report.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington August 19

The salvage claim made by the Union Company of for towage of the barque G-ladys, has been settled by payment of £750. Robert Laery, who was at one time a leading business man here, died this morn ing, after a long illness, At the Supreme Court, "William Edward Barrow was sentenced this morning to eighteen months for false pretences and theft, and an additional six months for escaping from custody. Napier, August 19 John Culshaw has been committed for trial for the alleged murder of John Hut cheson on the 9fch inst. Nelson, Aug. 19 The Acclimatisation Committee decided to do its utmost to co-operate to secure the passing of the amending Fisheries Bill, legalising the issue of licenses for fees, also to secure the Hon. J. Eigg's cluim or its spirit entitling angling licensees to enter private land. The Comnnttoe virtually re solved not to declare the fishing season open until the amending Bill passes, but other wise the season opens on ]st October. Large quantities of brown and rainbow trout are being released. ? The butchers have raised the price of j meat a penny per pound. |

The Union Company have issued a warn ing that forged passenger tickets are in cir culation, but are easy of detection.

The Coronation Memorial Fund amounts to £217, providing the City Council pays £200, and an equal amount to the Government subsidy.

iNVEBCAROfT.L, Aug 19

The annual report of the Star-Bowkett Society shows that during its six years existence, the shareholders have contri buted which with the other revenue has enabled the Society to make advances totalling nearly thirty thousand sterling. The balance of pro lit and loss stands at J>462', equal to £3 9s per share, which becomes available for distribution at the termination of the Society. Eight months asjo group number two was started, the one thousand shares offered being over subscribed.

The Rowing Club carnival realised over .£SOO during the week. The Ckib intends purchasing new boats and extending the shed accommodation.

Arrival of the Montrose.

SICKNESS ON BOARD.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, August 19

The troopship Montrose moored in the gulf last night, and entered the Port this morning. The Health Officers went off at 9 o'clock, and the inspection will last seve ral hours. The vessel in flying the signal for sickness on board. The pilot reports that the delay on the trip down the coast was caused by a breakdown m the engine room. No communication with the vessel is permitted. The troopship Montrose has been ordered to the quarantine station. She is reported to have to land fifty men. No communi cation is allowed with the ship, and no fur ther information yet is available.

The Montrose has forty-nine troopers ill with scarlatina, and one of the crew with measles. The sick will be left at the quarantine station to be looked after there. The rest of the troopers will be landed, while the vessel and clothing will be fumi gated, after which it is understood the Auckland troopers who are well will be landed at that town. The troopship pro ceeds south with the southern contingents.

DEATHS ON BOARD.

There were two deaths on the Montrose, buttKe names are not obtainable.

Conference of Education Boards.

Wellington, August 19 The Ivlucation Boards Conference opened this morning and resolved that in addition to thu ordinary capitation and other grants, adequate provision should be made for the cost of administration by boards. During. ! the discussion, Mr Hogg, M.H.R., advised the Conference to exercise caution in its requests. The sixteen motions on the order paper pertaining to matters affecting boards, all contained an outcry for more money. The Conference should be careful lest it raised such a state of public feeling as would militate against the educational, system. A motion by the Nelson representative to provide that where the attendance is in juriously affected by important local con ditions during any quarter, the payment of teachers salaries and capitation to Boards be estimated on the average of the other three quarters, was negatived. It was resolved that a substantial in crease should.be made in the building grant to Education Boards, and that capi tations grants should be increased by three and threepence; that primary and second ary education be brought under the control of Education Boards; that a grant for manual and technical instruction to Boards direct; that the Conference view with dis favour the multiplication of petty text books; that provision should be made for teaching sewing in all schools; that the Conference strongly disapproves pf the cen tralisation of the inspectorate; that the centralising tendency •spjll prove detri mental to the interests of

Accidents and Fatalities.

_.... .*. — United Tress Aesocintion-P.yKleetric Te'ngraph. \ Chbistohitrch, August 18 1 A youn? man nauif^l David White, who resided at; Halln'U, died whilst being re moved to the Christchureh Hospital to undergo treatment for consumption. Auckland, Aug 19 ! This morning two men named Alfred Ray, ■ father and sou, were found dead in the hold of a yacht off the wharf, death evidently been due to charcoal suffocation. The men come from Tauranga creek, where they I resided, on Thursday last with a cargo of | charcoal. The yacht being observed still i lyino on the same place this morning, sits- j picion was roused, and the hatches wore removed and the men found dead. A can containing embers was found near them. It is evident they lit the charcoal and went to sleep, thinking the ventilation fmfficiont. Mastrutox, .August 19 The natives partly suffocated are re covering. Lars ICjar was warming dynamite at a furnace at the Mauriceville lime works, when it exploded, badly bruising him, and blowing the roof off and holes through the wall. He was taken to the hospital.

Charge of Manslaughter.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Aug 18

The hearing of the charge of manslaugh ter of her daughter, Dorothy Drake, against Harriet Drake, was concluded at the Supreme Court this evening, when the jury returned a verdict of " Guilty." His Honor, Mr Justice Edwards, intimated that on Thursday he would hear the argu ments of counsel on the points raised during the hearing with regard to the nduiissa bility of certain evidence concerning the treatment of deceased by prisoner prior to 26th June. Sentence was deferred.

The Sick Troopers.

ANOTHER DEATH AT THE QUARAN-

TINE STATION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington. August 19

Private J. Bourke, whose parents reside at Christchurch, died at the quarantine hospital last night, making the 14th death since the vessol's arrival in port. Private Nicholson is in a precarious condition. The remainder on the sick list are doing well.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

! There was a large yarding of stock at the I Ashburton Yards to-day, a large number of turnip sheep being penned. The fat sheep pens were three parts filled, prin cipally with merino wethers. The attend ance was good. The following are some of the prices realised:— Cattle—Store—Dairy cows £3 15s to £7; springers £3 16s 6d to M 18s ; 18 months' old cattle £2 17s 6d to £3 ss; 2-year-old cattle £4 15s. Fat—Steers £4 17s 6d to £810s; heifers £5 17s 6d to .£9 15s. Fat Sheep—Merino wethers 10s to 12s Gd, crossbred ewes 9s lid to 10s 9d; merino ewes 6s 6d; hoggets 11s 6d to 13s 3d; freezing wethers 14s to 16s 9d; freezing hoggets 9s 8d to 14s sd. Store Sheep- Hoggets 5s lid to 10s 3d; crossbred ewes in lamb 14s 3d to los 7d; forward turnip sheep 10s 2d to 13s 4d.

News-in Brief.

The Timaru Deceased Troopers' Fund now amounts to a little more than .£3OO.

Mrs Cowie, wife of the late Bishop Cowie, died at Auckland yesterday.

A tea meeting 1 in aid of the Church funds at Greenstreet will be held in the School on Friday. October 17th.

Mr E. Alcorn, draper, is? selling lace in a great variety of designs at about half price.

In the Taranaki district, declares Mr Gilruth, there are 100,000 cows, and fully 15 per cent of them are affected with tuberculosis.

Bottles are now being made of paper. They are for use particularly on shipboard, where heavy weather works havoc among glass receptacles.

The Wellington Acclimatisation Society have decided to recommend the Government to, as far as practicable, use toxa for rabbit poisoning, as it is much less destructive to ground game than poisoned grain.

It has been decided that five acres of oaks shall be planted in Victoria Park, Christchurch, while a number of native trees, including totara and kowhai, will be planted in the gully. About ten acres will be fenced for the purposes of the present plantation, and any continuation that may be decided upon.

In another column Mr E. lies, hairdresserj Dunedin, inserts an advertisement drawing attention to his cantharides and rosemary, a valuable preparation for the growth of the hair and removing dandruff, etc., which can now be obtained locally from all chemists, storekeepers, and hairdressers throughout New Zealand. It is highly spoken of by all who have used it.

Mr D. D. Hyde, Government Dairy Ex pert, has received a letter from Major Pilcher, Government agent at Capetown, informing him that at the time of writing fowls were selling at 10s per pair at Cape town, and eggs at from 2s 6d to 3s per dozen.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN t TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1902



Tenders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. •TENDERS are invited for the supply of * 8 tons of Oat Sheaf Chaff. Particu lars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, whci-e Tenders with a sample of the ohaff will be received till 4 P.m- °n MON DAY, the 25th fast H H. FOOKS, 8 184 Townjaerk. TENDERS. rnBNDEBS are incited for the lease of a Js- Farm containing 84 acres 3 roods 12 perches, situated within three miles of Ash burton. The land is partly agricultural and partly grazing. The buildings consist of a 4 roomed house and a stable. ■tuil particulars can be obtained from the undersigned. Tenders close at my Office on the 28th August, 1902. _ .„ F. FEEEIMAN, 8 171 Land and Estate Agent. w.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency , Co., Limited. Studholme Junction Sale FRIDAY~FIRST. IjRESENT Entries comprise — 270 Fat and Forward 4 and 6-tooth f-bred Webhers 300 J-bred Wethers (nearly fat) 300 J-bred Wethers (nearly fat) 200 very forward f-bred Wether 3 90C 3-bred Hoggets (a grand line) 500 -$-bred Hoggets (good stores) 200 forward f-bred Hoggets 300 4, 6, and 8-tooth f-bred Ewes in lamb 200 f-bred Ewes in lamb N.Z. LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY Coy., Ltd., (Timaru.) M. WHITE, Manager. 8 177 W. LAWSON, Auctioneer. Fr edlander foros Ltd WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HOR <¥, FAIR T^ttiL BE HELD ON Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BEOS. Ltd., E. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer. "TT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE hare for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to 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 "be3t adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. | Friedlander Bros, Ltd SEED OATS. TTTE have for Sale— Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. TTT COMPTON, Bootmaker, wishes the Public to know that he has REMOVED to more suitable Premises, in Tancred Street, opposite F. Claridge's Stables, Repairs a specialty, 8 182 R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J, R. and F, and H, Steel, - The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc, in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. FOE THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now sellipg the same at about h*lf price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at 'ALCORN'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND. BOOT , HOUSE,



Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires : —Gale from north and west and south-west; glass rise but fall again after 12 hours; indications of rain.



Fallen Troopers' Memorial—All sub scriptions to the fallen troopers' memorial should be paid in as early as possible either to the Mayor or to the Town Clerk.



Public Notices. DANCING AND DEPORTMENT. MRS CURTIS will resume Classes on FRIDAY, the 22nd of August, at 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 for practice. Children Saturdays at 2 to 4 p.m. at the Templar Hall. Wood Carving taught. Terms, etc., from Miss Graham's, Burnett Street. 8 167 Fallen Troopers' Memorial IT IS DESIRED that all subscription?! to wards the Fallen Troopers' Memorial be paid either to the Mayor or to the Town Clerk as early as possible. H. H. FOOKS Town Clerk NOTICE OF TEMPORARY REMOVAL SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, I Beg to inform my Customers that during the alterations to my shop in Havelock Street, I will temporarily carry on business in the Triangle, E. J. COX, 8 156 Suffolk Butchery. OLD MEN'S "HOMK " THE Charitable Aid Board will visit the new premises on WEDNESDAY, the 20th inst., and formally open the Institu tion to PUBLIC INSPBOTION from 3 to , 5 o'clock. j By order, j THOS. C. NORRIS, ! 8 181 Secretary, j Ashburton County Brass Band,! m H E second of the series of People's _L Popular Concerts, under the patronage of the Mayor and Borough Councillors, will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on i TUESDAY, AUG. 26. i HORACE A. GATES, 8 183 Hpn. Sec^ Sjnpke New Venus



Wanted. LOST— -Lady*. Black Fur between Reid's Blacksmith's shop and concrete bridge. Finder kindly return to Farmer's Co-op. . 8 179 WANTED.- General Servant; 10s per week. Apply Miss Shuut, Moore Street. 8 180 TT^OUND—On Copeland's Road, between JO Kyle and Eakaia, the Axle Cap of a Gig. Owner can have same on paying cost of advertisement, by applying at Mail Office. 8 178 | EON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. .&... The Gardener's best friend. They save their.cost in a single season. Call and see them. Carson and Co., Agents. EEESK Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96. 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 pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3£d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt ; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s Gd per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. "\TEW BOOKS.—The Scarlet Lady, Den" J3I nis, Across the Seas, Breachley Black Sheep, Gwendoline, The Shadow of the Cross, The Great Awakening, Love Crown Cold, Cheap Edition East Lynne, Lorna Doone, Auld Licht Idylls, Becky, The Kose of Wellington, Words by an Eye- Witness, Mr Smith Noemi, Technical Books tor wood, iron and metal workj The Poultry Club Standards, just pub lished ; Magazines.—U. M. Jones. nnIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The JL date of another payment to Mb Tur ner, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Turn r FOE SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks *£3 10s each, and one Ou gallon I'ainied Tank £3 15s.—Fletcher Hros., Cash Supply Stores. YATES' and Nimino and Blair'6 Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selectionj lowest prices.— Carson and Co. I^v / ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial $' V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy ! terms; guaranteed in good working order. j For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer • Implement Agent. FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New Elim Eaisins s£d per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4^d per lb, New Seeded Eaisins 6£d per lb packet. New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates Gd per lb, new Preserved Ginger' 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at | Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. KERB BEOS., 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 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s (id a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale. —Kerr Bros. WIEE Netting ! Wire Netting ! Just landing ex ' Mamari' Fowl Netting. 3ft, 2d; 2ft, l*d; 1-J-ft, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2*lb, 70lb bag 14s Gd; washed cur rants 5d per lb j sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5-jd; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb , dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri-, cots 10d; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd.— John ©a and Co FEESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Eecitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Eobbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Eead Them, Black Eock, Sky Pilot, Men of Gleugarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England, and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. PERFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carson & Co., Agents. ■^TEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- J3i table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Flower Seeds Id per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound; White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Eetail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. ELOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is IQd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. 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. SALES may come and sales may go then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try 11. 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. FOR SALE Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory. /"NOTTAGE of three rooms and scullery. V 7 together with half an acre of good land, marocarpa fence in front. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE; VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES, Allenton District. Good healthy locality, 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. Also, — 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE " HAMPSTJEAD, 2 ACRES yery good land, fronting Cam* bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to T, BULLOCK. Agent. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where



I PUBLIC NOTICES. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Kanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting juL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, v hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. ' 8 182 Try O«r CHESTERFIELDS s I - Ob 1 lir«?e-qun**ter " Overcoats. c? MoDONAI.D £c CO. Tailors CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. ~SEALY, N URSERYMAN. TTTAVING- decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 000 FRITIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine ! 120,000 Forest Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank . 59 GIFTS FOR ALL. XTTE HAVE determined to relinquish THE BOOT TRADE, and therefore we will Sell our valuable Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, SUPPERS AT WBCL 1 S L 7/ COST. THIS IS, GENUINE. 200 Pairs Sold Yesterday. Must Go. Be in time. Northcote | Hefford THE COENEE, East and Tancred Streets 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 pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. Special Notice. T^rTANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shruba, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples arid 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 Known, that Evans's MOUN TAIN KING ASTHMA PpWDER is th« only certain remedy; for Asthmatical Troubles,



r JOHN ORE AND CO. i i JOHN OEE AID CO. f^^K\ THOUSAND \^^ xLJ WA\ ERLEY'S Are Now in Use e^, % ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS. jffit**^ Auckland to the Bluff. \k. )J During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAVEKLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies 1 and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 10s Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged "RKAT? TIV HfTIVn Weare not offerin^old JUJJCiXi-iV ±11 IYXXII U Seasons Models, but the/ Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverle? Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO ISTOT FORGrETP THIS OFFER only remains °p«* After that Buyers will have to pay the regular rflT7£7i^ "lTri7l"l7*T7'"C!l price of £22 10s JL VV U W hi hi KH+ Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase; ' CYCLE SUNDRIES : "^W REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above [patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only V CYCLE LAMPS CYCLF L:O!T« We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainbow pf light from curb to curb. ■ „ . NO ADJUSTING OF WATER VALVE REQTJIRED.I JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow Will Look After Itself. V T IVF ~P Xi TH That is the word which expresses it. Every "•-'•"—"*' part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. J& While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d eacll. If you do not get one now, you will have tofget one in a little while, and have to pay much more lot it. ',-.-■. ' Come and le€ us show it to you : v V ' It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best Gas Lamp ever shown JOHN OM AND Co. ASHBURTON