annually gathered from reserves for educa tion purposes, therefore he did not argee •with Mr Brock that the people should be taxed through the Customs ; his view on the three-fifths majority was that it was f not a Liberal measure, his contention being ' that a bare majority should prevail; he J thought that if sheep farms were large enough, land should be given to labourers to build houses; he thought the country could afford to increase the old age pen sion to 10s a week for those that needed it \ he thought that if the lime was opportune the Methveu and Ppringburu branch lines should be joined, the Railway Department no doubt had this view. Mr J. R. Steele had much pleasure m proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr ' A ger for his address. The motion was carried by acclamation and a similar compliment to the Chairman ; closed the meeting. '

Correspondence.

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

THE FORTHCOMING ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—As it has come to my notice that some of the public are under the impression that we are supporting a particular candi date at the forthcoming election, I beg to greajihis an emphatic dental. My Associa tion has unanimously agreed, (in accoidance with the course adopted by the "head Association) not to take any united action with reference to the candidates. We have resolved to use our utmost endeavours to secure a continuance of the.. present licenses. The object of the Association is that each member supports his own indivi dual political opinion, thereby giving each candidate a fair field and no favour. This is not an original idea, but on similar lines with other Associations, including the prohibition party. Apologising for tres passing on your valuable space, I am, etc., M. Lagan, j Chairman Licensed Victuallers' Association. Ashburton, Ist November, 1902.

THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN.

TO THE EDITOR.

"It is the generous spirit who, when brought among the tasks of real life, hath wrought upon the plan that pleased £his boyish thought. 'Tis he whose law is rea son, who depends upon that law as the best of friends." ■—(Wordsworth.) Str,— Saturday was a trying day for " Yours Truly/ and when I had finished my rounds, covered and fed my horse, I was just about ready for a " row or a ruction " with anyone. Howerer, after a frugal meal and a mut» of good hot tea, I felt rather more at peace with myself aud the rest of humanity; but still, as I reached for my pipe, preparatory to sitting down to a good read of the Mail, my temper was none of the best, and I mentally groaned as I thought " here is another blessed political address to wade through, Same old story, I suppose." Well, sir, I read the address of No. 3 candidate (Mr Studholme), ;through carefully, lit another pipe, and read' it through again in case I had made a mis take, and I must confess I was agreeably surprised. Here, was no regular liberal circus canter, with all the old familiar gags, jokes, and tinsel of unheard of surplusses and prosperous times; here, was no out of date consertive carp; here, was no bid for £300 per annum, with perks under the guise of liberalism; here, was no partisan statement of one side of the case; but an honest, straightforward statement of the candidate's views, aud a genuine criticism of facts as they are. Mr Studholme has evidently given close attention to the trend of affairs political, and sees in common with many who are out-and-out supporters of the present Ministry, that unless the brake is jiufc on, and. that pretty promptly, there is a slump, and a very bad slump ahead, in which.as Mr McCullough, Christchurch, him self a labor leader, said the other day : " The workers will suffer l:rst, and suffer longest." Mr Studholme put the real state of the colony's affairs before the public in a way which neither of the other candidates have attempted so far; and in a way which there is no gainsaying; and one feels in reading his speech that the speaker spoke from honest conviction, and knew what he was talking about. I was pleased to see that the candidate touched upon the "Public Revenues Act," which so-called liberals fight very shy of. It has always beon the glory of England that the power of the throne is limited, because Parliament holds the purse strings, and unless the Commons vote supplies, the Kin" is powerless. Here, however, is an act, which places the control of the public purse absolutely at the dis cretion of the Premier of the day ; such an infringement of the liberties of the people has not occurred since Charles I. time, and the poor chap lost his head in more ways, than one. One clearly gathers from Mr Studholrue's speech what every intelligent man has long recognised, that the colony has settled down to a definite policy which no change of Ministery will affect to any great extent, and the questions before the electors are administration and finance. So called liberals point to the assets of the colony, and say, " Look what is behind us; " bufe do the electors recognise that the very assets which are their property are being mortgaged over their heads whether they like it or not, and that a!Colonial Treasurer, who openly defends the principal of using borrowed money for the maintenance of our railways may be a very clever man, but can hardly be called a sound financier. The battle cry for the coming election should be clean administration, sound finance and economy, nnd on these ques tions Mr, Studholme speaks with no •uncertain sound. His remarks and suggestions on appointments to the Civil service are well worthy of' note, and if put in practice would go a long way towards purifying the political atmosphere, haye in this candidate a gentleman who pomes forward . only after great pressure, who has no axe to grind, and who, while perfectly able to live in any part of New Zealand, or out of it, baa made his home in this county, has taken a keen interest in local affairs, and is prepared to put aside personal considerations of ease and comfort, if by doing so, he can be of use to his coun try. Sir, it is very much to the credit of the well-to-do New Zealand born that they are prepared to do this, and it would be well for the electors in whatever electorate they have the opportunity,!*) retain the ser vices of such men, instead of running after " Those who have a handering after politics." Given clean administration, sound finance and economy, it matters little whether Bed don and Ward, or any other combination, are at the head of affairs, though for choice I should prefer to see yours truly, The Hatter. Next actor on the stage please.

THE LATEST.

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Received Nov. ], 9.2 -,t.m

Boors Volunteering fcr Somali land,

London, October 31 A number of Tsoer commandants and British officers in Johannesburg have offered Lord Milncr ti.eir services fur an expo'lition against the Mad Mullah, propo-.itit,' 'hat fivo hundred picked Boors and 12v.- hundred British be sent. Great en tin s ism was manifested, but the necessity iov carrying a five days' wnter supply between the oasis is likely to prevent the acceptance of these offers. Kruger's Appeal Kruger has made a conciliatory appeal to Mr Chamberlain, and asks that generous monetary assistance be given to the Boers. He urges him to inquire into the future treatment of the Dutch, and also into the I question of the displacement of former Boer officials. ! Mr Chamberlain. At the Birmingham banquet to Mr Cham berlain, on the 14th, all parties will be invited. Russia and Afghanistan. In the House of Lords, Lord Cranbqurne stated that "Russia's communication pro posing the establishment of direct relations between Russia and Afghanistan regarding frontier matters, was received on February 6th, 1900. The Indian Crop Prospects, Lord Curzou reports that the Indian crop prospects are generally favourable; 97,000 are now receiving famine relief. The King 1 and the Cable- Messages despatched from aboard the Anglia from Fiji, announcing the com pletion .of the Pacific cable, were delivered to the King to-day at Newmarket, where he was attending the races.

The Worthington Case.

His Sentence-

JSeyen Years' Imprisonment.

Received Nov. 1, 9.25 a.m.

Melbourne, Nov. 1

Worthington has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment -with hard labour. Prior to the passing of the sentence, he was asked if be had anything to say, and he replied : —" I had thought of mentioning three things, and I hope they will mitigate the sentence. The first is that during the last 15 months my health has been seriously impaired ; the second, that your Honor might have consideration for my wife and children; and, lastly, to ask you to remember that I have been in prison two months. I may also say my wife yesterday sent me her forgiveness for what has been revealed, and asked me to mention to you that she had done so. That is all I wish to say." The prisoner bowed his head and cried. The Judge, in passing sentence said : —" You have been convicted on four separate charges of obtaining monoy .or valuable securities by false pretences. The evidence disclosed some very disgraceful conduct on your part, and I must say I look upon you as one of the most dangerous imposters who ever came into this country." He then sentenced the prisoner to eighteen month's imprisonment for each of the first two offences, and two years each for the other two offences; the sentences to be cumula tive. Prisoner was stunned on hearing the sentence, and a warder led him from the dock.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Hawera, Nov. 1

At a public meeting last night it was de cided to take up tthe matter of a memorial to the South African troopers who died in South Africa.

Christchurch, November 1 George Mangin, a well-known farmer, re siding with his son at Templeton, shot him self this morning. He had been in the district for forty years. He was about seventy years of age, and was highly re spected. No cause is assigned for the act.

Sporting.

EICCARTON TRAINING NOTES,

Christchurch, Nov. 1

At Riccartan this morning a lot of inter esting work was done. Glenaladale and Cannie Chiel ran a mile and a half, being brought home by Wind whistle. Glenala dale was in front at the finish of the jour ney taking 2.44. Sirius was too good for Fakir in a mile and a quarter gallop, which took 2.1G 4-5. Dun das ran seven furlongs pleasingly in 1.3L4-sth. Halberdier and Nonette were associated in a mile and a quarter gallop, which they finished together in 2.14 2-sth. We'beek and Canteen went a mile and a half on the grass in 2.42 3-sth, Welbeck having his head in front at the finish. It was a pleasing performance on part of both horses. Bombardo was associated in a mile and a quarter gallop.Punamu finishing in front, in 2.14. Scotty held Geordie safe in a six furlong gallop, left behind in I.lßs, and Calibre was too good for Magnificent in a mile gallop, covered in 1.47*. A number of other horses were worked.

IE ASHBURTON GUABDJAN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER i, 1902



Acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Sprino Meeting, to be held next Frjday, close this evening at 9 o,clock.



Government Notice-. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXTRA Express Train to relieve the ordinary Express of intermediate traffic will run Timaru to Christcburch on November 6th, and Oatnaru to Christchurch on November 7th, at following times: — Oamaru depart 2.8 p.m.' Studhulme 3.6, St. Andrews 3.35, Timaru 4.5, Temuka 4.27, Orari 4.46, Hinds 5.25, Ashburton 5.55, Rakaia 6.27, Christchurch arrive 7.45. It will stop at other stations at which the ordinary Express stops and for the same purposes. On November 6th and 7th, the afternoon train from Timaru to Fairlie will start at 4.15 p.m., and run 15 minutes later than timeta,b!e times. ! L 7 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch Races November Bth, 10th, 12th, and 15th. Christchurch A. and j P. Show, November 12th, 13th and 14fch. King's Birthday, November 10th. HOLIDAY Excursion Tickets at 2d per mile first-class, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Christchurch from Clinton and all stations north thereof, November 4th to 14th; and from Ashburton, Culverden and inter mediate stations, including Stations on Branches between those points, by morning trains on November 15th. Excursion tickets will also be issued from any station to any station ou Huruni-Bluff Section, November 6fch to 10th inclusive, all available for return till December 9th. 10283 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. MRS A. WILLIAMS desires to return her sincerest thanks to her many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and valuable assistance during the trying period through which Bhe has just passed ia connection with her late sad b!§r§av.e^en.t, " :'"' ' ' UlO



THE FOUNDERING OF - THE TENTNOR. United Press Association—Ky Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 31. The Marine Department has directed that a steamer be sent out from Hokianga or Kaipara to search for the missing boat from the ¥entnor. . The tug boat Stirling leaves for Ivaipara to-night to search for the missing boat from the Ventnor. Auckland, November 1 The scow Hawk and the barquentine Neptune have arrived at Kaipara, and re port that they saw nothing of the Vent nor's missing boat. This has disposed of the supposition that the missing boat was Picked up by the Hawk. ■ Ministers^ Movements.—The Hon. W. \ Hall-Jones; Minister of Public Wdrks, and the Hon T. Y. Duncan, Minister of Lands, ■were passengers on the express for the south to-day. dTEANGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing O Machine, £6 6s. T7IUBNITURE. — Go to for Jp Variety and, best value, '' '"'



ENTERTAINMENTS. Oddfellows' Hall, JLshbukton. Under the direction of Mr Chailes MiicMahon. |An Important Dramatic Event MONDAY NEXT, November 3rd, ONE NIGHT ONLY. MR Charlesn Macmahon has much gratification in announcing the first appearance in New Zealand of the Alajeroni Dramatic Co, The Romantic nnd Absorbingly Interesting Irish Drama in 4 Acts, The Shamrock and th-:- Eoso- With the following powerful cast:



David Thomas. HIGHBANK. MONDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER MR D, THOMAS has received instruc tions from Messrs Davis Rro3. (who I have sold then- Lease in Perpetuity, High bank), to Sell by Public Auction, as above, the whole of their Live and Dead Stock thereon, consisting of— -*" B{\f\ EWES (140 six lootb,-balance \J'\J sound mouth, with lambs at foot 100 HOGGETS DRAUGHT HORSES -g FILLY, by "King of Quality IGIG MARE. 2 COWS. 1 STEER. 2 Stacks of Oaten Sheaves.



'. Dandy Dunraven ... Mr George Majeroni , Stephen Flint ... Mr Mario Majeroni Nicholas Flint (his father)... Mr C. Knight Mixy Mulcahy Mr S. Adson O'Connor Desmond Mr F. Grist i Dr. Kiversdale ... Mr J. B. Fitzgerald ; I Arthur Fitzillington Mr W. S. Mercer Sergeant Drake, R.T.C. Mr W. G. Fernside P. C. Jones, E.I.C Mr F. Savieri Mulligan ... .. Mr F. Hill Doyle, of the Rick ... Mr Oliver Montague Paddy Rushlight ... Mr P. Badhain Paddy, the Po icher Mr C. Conrad Rose Riversdale ... Miss Hilda Meade Morna Moore ... Miss M. Granville Peggy Rafferfcy .. Miss Nellie Renno Mrs Moore ... M iss C.' Leigh ton Magnificent Scenery by Mr Harry Whaite. Million prices, 3e, 2s & Is. Box plan at Jones. • Doors open 7.30. Commencing' 8 sharp. 11 2



1 New Gig, 2 sets Harness, 1 Spring Cart, Dray, Spring Tine Cultivator (Dun can), Disc Harrows (Duncan), 1 set four lfaf Harrows, D.F. Plough, Turnip Cutter, 1 " Farmers' Favorite " Drill, Broadcast Seed Sower, Walter A. Wood's Reaper and Binder, Pony Reaper and Binder 1. Oil Engine and Chaff-cutting Plant (new.) Superior lot of New Household Furniture, including One First Class Piano, etc. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, ; 10 82 Auctioneer. WATERTON. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, November Bth, igo* j



ODDFELLOWS' "TJ" ALL DDFELLOWS* JIJL ALL. SHOW NIGH TS , NOVEMBER sth & 6th at 8 p.m. Grand Military Spectacu lar Concert, BY the Ashburfcon Guards, assisted by all the leading local artists. REALISTIC CAMP SCENE, introducing life in a Military Camp, etc. GRAND SPECTACULAR MUSICAL MARCH. A Beautiful and Magnificent Sight, positively the brightest Military Scene ever staged in Ashburton. Holiday Prices .. .. 2s and Is Day Sales at Jones' and Gates'. Change of Programme Second Night 11 3



MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Honry Smith [ to sell by Public Auction, as above, — The following Sections in the township of Watorton, each i Acre, Nos. 2, 10, 23, 88, 91, 126, 127, and 128. [ Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 11 12 Auctioneer. "arcade HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. \ i\ V Next Horse Fair will be held on the it' I above date, for which lam now receiving entries. 10 214 DAVID THOMAS. T. Bullock SATUEDAY, NOVEMBER Bth. PROPERTY FOR SALE NEAR TOWN. 34 ACRES 34 AND 36 ACRES 36 Fronting the Eacecourse Eoad, and Six Quarter-Acre Sections, Township of Eakaia.



Public Notices. LAGMHOR HOMESTEAD. T^ROMthis date travellers will not be allowed in the men's quarters. By order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY. HenrSt Ford. November Ist, 1902. n l Ashburton Electorate. Mr 'John Studholme, junr., "TTTILL be pleased to meet the Electors at MT. SOMERS SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 1. STAVELEY HALL,— MONDAY, November 3. ALFORD FOREST SCHOOL,— TUESDAY, November 4. FAIRTON SCHOOLROOM, WEDNESDAY, sth November.



GREENSTREET SCHOOL,— FRIDAY, November 7. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. Seats reservedjfor Ladies. All Meetings at 7.30 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced. 10 252 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIE3 and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under :— LIS MORE SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November Ist. WESTERFIELD SCHOOL MONDAY, November 3rd. GREENSTREET SCHOOL, TUESDAY, November 4th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John McLaehlan. 10 232 >_ _____ Ashburton Electorate. MR W. BROCK ~^WTILL Address tho Electors as under :— Greenstreet School—Monday, November 3rd Chertsey School-—Tuesday, November 4th. Ealing School—-Wednesday, November sth.'! Dromore School—Friday, November 7th. Alford Forest School - Saturday, Nov. Bth. Flemington School—Monday, Nov. 10th. Meetings at 7.30 p.m. 10 16 TO THE ASHBURTON ELECTORS. MRS HARRISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, On the Burning Question of the hour, " License or No-License," On SUNDAY EVENING, the 9th inst., at 8.15. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN INGS, 12th and 13th inst., . at 8 o'clock. Doors open at 7.30. All invited. 10 315 Collection for expenses.



MR D. THOMAS will offer by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above dato, on account of Mr T. Bullock, agentfor the Trustees in the estate of the late M. 11. Oratn, the following properties, viz : — 3 A Acres, being E.S. 17225, fronting jßd the Racecourse Eoad, and O|3 Acres, being E.S. 1722G,a150 front- Ov) ing the Racecourse Eoad, just above. Both these Sections were early selection?, and are well situated, being only a short distance from Town. To be sold subject to Lease expiring June Ist, 1906. Also,— 6 Sections in the Township of Eakaia as follows, viz.— Nos. 291, 292, 295 and 297, each contain ing i aero, fronting Cridland and Bowen Streets. Nos. 26 and 121, fronting Tancred and Bowen Streets. Further particulars furnished on application Terms at Sale. Note time -11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK. D. THOMAS, 10 279 Auctioneer. FOR SALE. Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc.



£150.-1 acre, with cottago of 4 rooms, etc. i£l3o.—Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land ; pa-rfcly planted, la. 2r. 20p. " £53. —i acre section in Cox Street, good land, nice site for a house. is 130,— i acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and other buildings. £325,—1 rood 20 perches, Hainpstead, with almost new 4 roomed .Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties .£325. Liberal terms. £146.—£ acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Moore Street, with Cottage, £230.—5 a. Cr. 20p., Princes Street, Netherby. £22 10s.—-Town Section, $ acre, fronting the East Belt. <£268. —| acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. £30.—} acre, Aitken Street. .£55.—- 2% acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Waterton Township. £55 per acre.—2| acres surveyed into -\ acres, first-class land, fronting Melcombe Street, Tinwald. j £100— -} acre good land, Tancred Street ; first-class site for a house. Also a number of building allotments opposite the Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, and Hampstead. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK



PUBLIC NOTICES. The Frisco Dress Cutting System. MISS ALLEN is how prepared to instruct Ladies in the above system. Ladies and Dressmakers are freely invited to call and inspect the chart on Thursdays from 2 to 4, Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9, at workroom, Tancred Street, Ashburton. j7"all~jackson BEG to thank their numerous Friends and Customers ' for their' patronage in the past, and'beg to announce that they are opening their Refreshment Rooms,' in Saunders' Buildings, "opposite Railway- Station, on.November 2nd. J—' I EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN. A CALL SOLICITED. 10 292 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Workg.



Selwyn Electorate. MR C. A. 0. HARDY WILL be pleased to meet the Electors of Selwyn at LAURISTON SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, November 6. HIGHBANK SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, November 7. METHVEN SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, November 8. All Meetings at 8 p.m. 11 U WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street.



Fr edlander Bros Ltd \Y E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres."" For full particulars apply to __JFRIEDLANDF.R BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED— One hundred4Tons of Oat . Straw Chaff. FiIIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. \JL~ E have conveniently situuted Offices * t to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHA_FP.. yjtf ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. . Friedlander Bros , Ltd.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON" TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES close at 9 o'clock TO-NIGHT. C. J. STYCHE, LI 18 Secretary. FOR SALE.-The Goodwill of .100 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, in Six Paddocks, 20 Acrt's in Crop; 226 Acres ditto, with 120 acres in Crops ; 35 Acres do, with 16 Acres in Crops; each with good Dwelling-houses < and Outbuildings. Full particulars on ap plication to D. MAHONEY, ,: 0 294. Stafford Street, Timaru. FOR " THE SHOW. JUST ARRIVED—Another lot of New- Season's Goods, including: Splendid assortment of Prints, light and dark, fast colours, selling freely, 4id a yard. Fan^y Delaines, surprising value, sd; fancy : white Muslins 6d and 7M a yard: Nainsook, 45 inches wide, 6d a yard; Hoyle's noted Prints, light and dark, 6d and 7:{d; figured Muslins, Zephyrs, Drillettos, Piques, Figured Sateens, New Blousings, etc., up to-date choice designs, tempting value.



White Skirts, nicely trimmed with Laco and Embroidery, latest styles, 2s lid, 4s 6d, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 7s6d; Muslin and Holland Aprons from Is to 2s 3d, Ladies Belts, special value, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. A choice assortment of new Laces, Eibbons, Em-, broderies, Gloves, Hoisery, Corsets, Blousep, Veilings, Dress Materials, etc. Boys' Navy Serge Sailor Suits 4s lid to 7s 6d, Boys' Colonial Tweed Melrille Suits 8s lid to 14s 6d, Mens' Suits 21s, 255, 29s Gd, 32s Gd to 555; Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s lid; superior Colonial do. 7s lid, 8s 6d, 9s 6d to J Is; hard to beat Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, superior navy Serge Trousers 9s 6d, worth 12s 6d. Try the "EEADY MONEY SHOP" for Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, Merino and Woollen Underwear. New fresh Stock. Reliable quality, Lowest prices. E. GIBBARI), Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 Coming 1 Events Cast Their Shadows Before,



Tenders TENDEES TENDERS are invited for builling Stable and Men's Whare, at Barford. Plans and Specifications at my Office. Tenders I close on TUESDAY, November 11th, (at noon). The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 10 17 Architect. ".TENDERS ' riIENDERS are invited for alterations JL aud additions to House at Tiawald. Plans and specifications at my Office. Ten ders cJ.se on SATURDAY, November Bth. j The lowest or any tender not necessarily | accepted, R. BIRD, 10 18 Architect. ' Wanted, WANTED— Fat or Good Store Pigs at once.~"WV Stonyeb. 10 323 TO L E T.—Commodious Business Pre mises, occupied by Mrs Beech; Shop ; and eight rooms/ near Pu'st Office; also four-roomed House.—H. M. Jones. 10 312



010 to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show \ We have opened up and have ready for your inspection j Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Tr?de. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, J Delaines, Prints, Eibbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' N.ew Bonnets. Childrens' G-oods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure oE Sound and Echable Tweeds. GENTS 3 TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR, Boots, Shoes, & Footwear.



iOI ENERAL Servant Wanted in about a V?T fortnight. Three in family. Apply to Mrs (Jook, Commercial Hotel. 11 9 WANTED — Foiesters to roll up on Monday evening to entertain Dis trict Officers. 10 19 BAPTIST Church. —To-morrow, Mr S. Jenkin will preach both morning and evening. Subjects—Morning, "The test of Discipleship " j evening, " The crisis in the life of a publican." 11 14 -JPRIMITITE Methodist Chmvh, Ashbur- Jl ton-Morning and evening—Mr T. Sharp, of Christchurch. Seafiold —Mr Sharp. Newl.inds-—Mr Horrell. Fairton at 7 — 1 Miss A.ddis. 10 15 BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap ; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moore's. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.^ Grant and Mooee. mENDERS invited Tor the purchase of I JL One Acre first-class Land, within seven chains south of Ashburton Bridge. Address care of Carson and Co., Tancred street. REASONABLE Lines 2-Jlb tins Canadian k3 .Tomatoes lOd, 2-Jlb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2J-lb tins Asparagus Is, 2lb tins Green Peas Is, 2lb tins Strawberries Js, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson and Co.'s. j



SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hositu-y and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Grant and Mooee. FOE Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moobf. FOll Holidsiy Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Eags at Geant and Moore's. mEMPOEAL Power ; Little Mother Meg; JL LHasa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law; A Man of Sentiment j The Wings of the Dove; The Courtship of Sarah; Another Man's Money; Cooking Books, Dictionaries, Wright's 1 Poultry Book (new edition); My Album of Ashburton Views, Is ; great variety Fancy Stationery.—H. M. Jones. 4«V^ET OE GIVE?" Business can be \JC done two ways. "Get" as much as possible for certain lines, or " give " as much as possible in solid all-round value. Uusiness continues on the latter principle at 11. C. Bar-rett's, " The Hall," East street. Tho People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. AVEEY Special Line in Ladies j Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street.



A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling 1 in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of niuepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. WILL Electors please lend " The Sen tinel " to others after reading, also exchange with their neighbours, as there are different issues. 10 213 ERESH Soles, Kingfish, and Terakihi by express, also Crayfish To-night at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115. TTMITATED by_ some, surpassed by none— JL J. T. Cooch) opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, 6ibs Sago Is, 61bs Tapioca Is, 61 bs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2ilb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton,



Selling Kapidly at Cost Price & Pleasingl Everybody. 'Northcote | Hefford | THE CORNER, J EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. I" OANS GRANTED FROM .£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office — Tancred Street. -Office Hours —* 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month— 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m; and 1 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, a,nd near tho Post Office and Railway Station. _^_ ■_ T. BULLOCK.' TO, LET, QR FOR SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T, BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Moore Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can be given in a week. T. BULLOCK, i Agejifc*



rpKY lIABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. _' 9 334 TO SPRING- CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums, are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just sco them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Diapers. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S., and 8.8.A., 3s Cd ; Turkey and Wash ita Stones iit prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard let Bros. FOR SALE —Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates —Hakdley Bkos. FISHING- Tackle, ex Eimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—Hi rdley Bros.



WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s. —Hardley Bros. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market. —Carson and Co, Sole Agents. DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. Full supply now to hand. Also fresh supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; Everybody's book On angling; Murphy's gardening; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot oi cheap paper editions of standard books. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, Eass Street;. WANTED Known-That Kekr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51h box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Kerb Bros., Burnett street 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. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x2X at 2d per yard for 50 yards, a»d l|dfor ; 100 yard lots.—H^rklex Bros. 10 101 Smoke New Venus :



' JOHN ORR AND CO. 1 JOHN OEE AND CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST. Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed, Best Kerosene, 4s 3dj per tin, 8s 6d per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lib 2|d, 701b bag 14s 6d.



FLOUR at Lowest Prices— 251b Bag .. .. 3s 3d 501b  .. .. 6s Od 1001b,, .. .. 11s 6d 2001b „ ..  22s FEUIT— New Currants per lb . 0 5 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 0 7 „ Eaisins (Eleme) .. 0 5.j „ Seeded Raisins «,. 0 7 „ Layer Figs ..  OS „ Cooking 1 Figs ... 0 7 „ Dried Apricots  0 10 „ „ Peaches .. 0 9 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 „ Prunes  0 8 FISH— Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 „ Kippered „  0 10 „ In Tomato Sauce.. 0 30 Eed, 8 for • 10 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 Salmon steak „ .. 10 flats „ .. 0 10 „ good „ ... 0 8 Oysters, per tin ..08 Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Sardines, large ... 0 10 Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14lb box 610 9 Packets for 10 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 PEEL— Lemon, per lb ..07 Citron, per lb .. 14 Mixed, per lb ..08 Per 7lb Tin .. 3 9 CANDLES— Wax,perlb6id, by box .. 6 6£ Colonial, per lb, ssd, by box 0 5£ Price's (English) per lb .. 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 0 10 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Split Peas .. .. 0 2 GOLDEN SYEUP, 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Ip, 7lb tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin 11s TEEACLE, 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Js, 71b tin Is 9d Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 13 „ Morton's, per tin 0 6 PEPPER,— -ilbTins .. .. 0 4 .. .. 08 j lib Tins #■; ... 1 4 I HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. i 9 | Hops, per lb ..10 Ginger (whole) per lb ..14 Brown Sugar, per lb .. 0 2| Corks, per doz '.. 0 2 „ per gross ■ .. 16 SAUCE, 3 bottles for .. 10 „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 „ MeUor's, large bottle .. 13 „ L and P, large bottle ..2 6 ' %  Tomato „ .. 0 9 \ PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 0 10 Capt White's, per bot 2 6 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 0 10 „ Beckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 „ „ square, per lb 0 10 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 Linoleum Beviver, .per bottle .. 10 Linoline per bottle ... 10 Tan Oil .. ..10 Quick Shine, per tin .. .. 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) .. 0 5 „ „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 VINEGAE, Champion's, per bottle 010 „ Colonial, per bottle 0 0 „ Draught, per gallon 2 6 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 MUSTAED, D.S.F, J's .. 0 6 „ -J's .. 0 10 „ „ l's ..18 „ „ Loose, per lb 1 3 SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 141b bag ... 14 Fine, per cwt. ..43 Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb .. 0 3 ground, per lb ... 0 4 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 1 0 Baspberry Syrup, per bottle ... 13 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Fruit Drinks (assorted) ... 1 0 Lemonade Crystals .« 0 9



OlL—Hair Oil, per bettle ... 0 6 Salad Oil, 6d and ■ ... ,0 10 I Castor (Morton's), 5d and 0 10 [ Lucca, C and B, large .. 2 4 | ACID-- Coutts' acetic, Is 9d and 311 j Tartaric, per. lb  110 | Citric Crystals, per lb ... 26 STAECH-Eeckett's per box .. 0 6 i Berger's „ ... 0-6 ! •■• L% "-.'.,„ . .. 0 5 !_„ , Coleman's, loose, per lb 0 6 | Vv ashing Soda, uer lb ..01 ! Whiting "... ... o 1 i NUTS-Walnuts, per lb .. 0 6 | Barcelona „  0 8 j Soft-shell Almonds .. 010 j: . Almonds, cooking, per lb 12 i „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 Jelly Powders, assorted . 0 6 j BAKING POWDEE— Edmond'a, large tins  Oil , Chef, large tins ..010 Nash'a large tin .. 0 fl BLACKING— D and M, per doz .. 0 4f per tin ... o 2 Ntiggett, per tin ..10 BLACKLEAD— Zebra, per doz: .. 0 9 Nixey% per doz  0 S> Dome, per doz ... 0' 6 Electric Stove Polish, per tin ... 0 5 Enameline, per tin ... 0 5 Blazerine, per tin .. 0 5 Egg Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Norton's i-gallon tins .. 2 6 OATMEAL - Gore, per 251b bag •; 4 0 • Oatinn, per bag ... .. 1 2 Semolina, per bag .. ... i o Germinia, per bag ... .. i o Quaker Oats, per packet .. 0 10 Crown Oats, per packet .. 0 9 Preserved Ginger, in j ars . - ... q\q  . per lb  o 8 dime Puwder, C and B .. 0 11 Capers, C and B .. 0 11 Carraway's, per lb ... 0 .. S Clothes Pegs, per'doz ... 0' 14 CORN FLOUE— . " Brown ahd Poison's per 1b .. 0 7 Saxon, per lb '..'■■ o 3 Miii/ena, per lb ... 0 7 Haricot Beans, per lb .. 0 3J Lentels, per lb ■ .. 0 34 CEEAM OF TAETAR— Morton's, per lb .. 13 Carbonate of Sodii, per lb ... 0 3 EPSOM SALTS— Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 „ per doz ... 0 5 Extract of Beef (Liebig's) .. 19 Bovrii ■•.,•• 19 MATCHES— ' • , Plaids, per packet ... G-.4 v 250's per packet .. 0 10 3000's per box 4d, doz .. 010 Royal, per doz .. o 10 Safeties, large ... 0* 8 small .. 0/3 MACCAEONI, per lb .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 VERMICELLI, bee lb .. 0 6 per. 41h box .. l 10 •COCCfA—Van Houten's Jib tin 0 11 i-lbtin 1 9 lib tin. 3 3 Auslebrook's, |lb tin 9d, Is fid, and lib ■  210 Cadbury's, £lb ... QlO . ilb .. 18 Fry's Homcepathic, ilb 4Jd, ■: Uhßhd, lib .. 14| CHOCOLATE—Cadbury's Jib Cake 0 7 Eobiuson's Patent Barley, per tin 0^ 9 „ Patent Groats, per tin 0 9 MlLK—Milkmaid per tin .. 0 74 MEATS— Corned Beef, Spiced Beef, and Eoast Beef, per tin ..1. 0 Sheep's Tongues (Fatrfield), tin 12 Ox Tongue, per tin .. 3 (j Eahbit and Bacon, per tin .. 10 Potted Ham, per tin ..03 SOAP— Best Almond Scented, per bar 0 10 „ 0 8 0 6 Victory, per bar  0 6 Toilet, 4 in a box ... 10 Monkey, per lar  0 6 Sapoiio, per bar -'" ... 0 6 Disinfectant Powder: per tin, 9d, Is, and • ■- .■ • ... 13 Disinfectant Fluid, 6d and -i. 10 Williams' Juno Tobacco, per stick 9d, perlb •., , s*o Carriage Candles, 6d, Bd, lOd, Price's per lb ..; 10 ESSENCES— C and B, assorted ... 0 9 Colonial, assorted .. ' 0 5 JAMS—lib tins per doz ... 4 3 Easpberry, per tin .. © 6 Strawberry .. 0 <? Preserved Easpberry, 2Jlb tins 1 0 Sfcrawberies, „ 10 Tomatoes „ 0 10 Icing Sugar, per lb  0 $ Cfastor do ..0 6 Rennet (Vissier's) per bot 0 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren's ..2 0



JOHN ORE AND Co. ASHBUBTON