Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of ihe Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday. Present —Messrs C. Doherty, (chairman) feealy, Gudsell, and Williams.

Correspondence was received from Audi tor-General forwarding balance sheet duly certified.

irom the District Health Officer, re in fectious diseases.

It was reso'ved to refund to thoso rate payers who had paid half cost, of concrete channelling the amount paid by them. Certain repairs were left in the hands of the Works Committee to attend to.

Accounts amounting to <£10 osld were passed for payment and the lioavd ad journed.

Acclimatisation Society.

A comtnittea meeting of the Ashburion Acclimatisation Society was held on Satur day, 26th inst.

COBEESPONDEKCE,

Correspondence was read—From Colonial Secretary, stating that licenses for. adults must be 20s, ladies os, and boys under 16 10s.

From the Wellington Society, stating that unless a gun tax was imposed, the feathered game in New Zealand are doomed, and the committee was urged to take steps to move the Government to legislate accordingly.

From Waimate Society, objecting to 10s licenses.—The Secretary reported that he had forwarded a copy of the Colonial Secretary's letter.

Prom Hon. Major Steward and Mr John McLachlfin, M.H.R.'s, re licenses, and stat ing fresh Orders-in-Council were being drawn up.—From North and South Canter bury Societies, re stocking the Eakaia and Rangitata rivers.—Agreed to put 10,000 rainbow trout in the Ashburton, and 5000 in the Rakaia and Rangitata, the North and South Canterbury Societies doing the same.

The Secretary was instructed to write to the Colonial Secretary covering formal resolution that the Government be asked to provide by legislation or regulation for the paying over of the fines to the Societies prosecuting.

TENDERS.

It was also decided to call for tenders for huts at Rakaia, Rangitata, and if funds permitted, further accommodation at the Ashburton.

Cricket.

THE FOURTH TEST MATCH,

A WIN FOR THE COLONIALS BY

THREE RUNS,

London, July 25

The Australians made ft disastrous start in their second inning.?, Lockwood proving very destructive. Truniper and Dull were the first batsmen, and Trumpet* started by giving Braund a chance in the slips, which, however, was not taken. When he had made four he repeated the performance, and this time Braund snapped it up. 7—l —4. Hill filled the vacancy, and imme diately retired, Lockwood knocking the off stump clean out of the ground before he started scoring. 9—2—o. Darling joined Duff, who immediately played Lockwood on, the third wicket falling for ten. There was intense excitement among the specta tors.

Darling had totted up 7, wnen he was badly mised by Tate at square-leg. After this both Darling and Gregory scored freely, until the latter got leg-before. Four for 62. Noblo joined his skipper. The latter did the scoring, but eventually he lifted Rhodes to Paluiret. Darling batted fcr eighty minutes, and gave a very fine exhibition. Five for 74. Hopkins, the next man, had oaly added a couple, when he gave Tate an easy chance x at mid-off. Six for 76. Armstrong arrived to see Noble taken at the wickets off Lockwood, Lilley standing back to it. JSeven for 77. The Victorian ha'J scored 3, when Kiodes bowled him. Eight for 79. Kelly and Trumble played out; time, the score, whsn stumps were drawn, being eight for 85.

The wicket was a little worse. The attendance was very large..

London, July 26

. Australia won by 3 runs. Australia's second innings totalled 85, while England scored 120.

The match was resumed this morning in fine weather, but the rain which fell for several hours during the night had made tha wicket soft.

If elly and Trumble continued their over night innings. The latter, without making any addition to his score, got leg-before to Tate. Nine for 85.

Saunders was the last man. Kelly added a §ingle, and then Saunders was caught by Tyldesley' off Shodes, the innings thus closing for 86.

MacLaren and Palairet were the first re presentatives of England in the second innings. The bowling was very accurate, but in spite of this both men, playing steadily, put, on runs. At the luncheon ad journment the score stood at no wickets for 36, each batsman being 16.

On resuming Palairet, having added a single, faced Saunders, who removed his off stump. One for 44. Tyldesley came next, and immediately got to work. He treated the spectators to a display of fine hitting ■while he lasted, one over yielding 9. When his score was 16, he gave*an easy catch to Armstrong in the slipa. Two for 68, to wards which McLaren had contributed 31. Ranjitsinhji joined his captain, who, after adding 4, placed an easy catch cff Trumble into Duff's hands in the long field. Mac- Laren was an hour and a quarter at the wickets. Three for 72. Abel came to Banjitsinhn's assistance. With the score at 76, rain stopped the play for a quarter of an hour. On resuming Ranjitsinhji totted up 4, and then retired leg-before to Trumble. Four for 92. Abel, meantime, had been busy, and had put together 16, including two foarers in one over off Trumble. With Jackson's assistance, he carried his score to 21, and then, hitting out at Trumble, was ciean bowled. .Five for 97. Braund filled the vacancy, but soon lost Jackson, Gregory making a good catch at mid-off from Saunders. Six for 107. Lilley partnered Braund, only to see him stumped by Kelly—a beautiful bit of smart work. Seven for 109.

The excitement amongst the spectators had become very great, and was increased by Lockwood's arrival and departure. Trum fele removed-his leg stump without giving him a chance to score, the total remaining unchanged.

Rhodes joined Lilley, who had 1 to his credit. The latter added 8, and then re tired being splendidly caught by Hill at square-leg. Nine for 116. At this stage play was interrupted by a shower, thus prolonged the interest, which had reached a very tense point.

The weather having cleared, the batsmen again took their place at the wickets,. Tate, the last man, put on 4, and then, amidst a scene of intense excitement, Saunders clean bowled him, landing a victory for Australia by a narrow margin of 3 runs.

Magisterial.

ASHBUETON—MONDAY,

(Before Messrs R. Alcorn and D. Tlomas

J's.P.)

W. J. Silcock w.-is charged with using insulting language to A. H. Shury on July Hith.

Mr Watson appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. A. IJ, Shury, the complainant, said on IGth July he was in _ Cus* street, when defendant came up in a trap and spoke to him, and threatened to horsewhip witness. Witness replied that he found Stlcock's sou's school Iviok under his pear tme, and as a matter of courtesy witness had returned it to Silcock.

To Mr Watson—The conversation took place in the public street. He said, " I found the book in my garden, and it looks as if your son stole the pears." Did not say straight out that he had stolen the pears. Silcock was barely an acquaintance of his. Silcock always carried a bludgeon, and witness thought that a man who bore malice for tour months would come up behind him and attack him. He wanted Silcock bound ovor to keep the peace. Mr Watson addressed the Court on behalf of his client, and called

W. J. Silcock, the defendant, who de posed that about four months ago Mr Shury came to his place with a book, which he said he had found in Ins garden, and said witness' son had stolen his (Shury's) fruit. On July IGth witness met Shury in the street, and asked him if he remembered publicly charging his .son with stealing fruit. Shury said he did, and had good evidence. Witness said he would give Shury a fortnight to investigate the case, and if he found he (witness) was right, if he did not apologise witness would horse whip him the first time he saw him.

Mr Shury said it was no good to question the ■witness.

The Bench said that both sides had evi dently said more than they intended, and defendant did not really intend to take the law into his own hands. The case would be dismissed.

The. Court then rose.

THE LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph

Received July 28, 9.7 a.m,

THE WAIKATO. London, July 27

The York Castle sighted the Waikato on the 22nd mat., in latitude 29 south, longi tude 12 east. The shaft had been repaired, and she was proceeding to her destination.

THE KING. The King presided at a Privy Council meeting. The Cabinet changes were not submitted.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy ri gh t. Received July 28,10.48 a.m. AN ELECTRIC WIRE ACCIDENT. Sydney, July 28 Through, the breaking an an electric train wire in George Street, a horse and dog were instantly killed. The driver of the cart was narrowly missed by the wire. ■* THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNOR. Brisbane, July 28 The Governor has announced a desire that his salary should be subject to the same ns other members of the public service. The reduction amounts to ,£750 yearly. TROOPSHIPS. Albany, July 28 ' The troopship Orient has passed, and the troopship Norfolk has arrived.

The Bisley Meeting.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright.

London, July 26.

At the Bisley meeting Corporal Kerr, of the first Dumbarton Volunteers, won the silver medal in the King's Prize competition with a score of 192. The following are the Australians and New Zealanders who have qualified to shoot in the final stage:—Todd 187 Ballinger (Wellington) 184, J. G. Wilson (Woodvillei 183, Ison 181. Kerr last year shot into the final and won a prize of .£l2.

The New Zealand team has been dis qualified in the match for the Beelfian Chal lenge Cup, on the, ground that it was im properly uniformed and epuipped.

(Received July 23, 9.16 a.m)

London, July 27

The final stage of the King's match was fired i^a heavy gale of wind varying from twenty-five to forty miles an hour. Lieut. Johnson, of the London Rifle Brigade, is the winner, with a score of 307. W. Todd, of Victoria, is 42nd, with a score of 286, and secures a prize of £12. Wilson, of Wood ville, is 49th with a score of 284, and wins £10; Ballinger, Wellington, 72nd, score 277; Lieut. Ison, Victoria, 276 ; both win £8.

In the St. George's Challenge Vase, Far gher, of Victoria, with a score of 113, wins £9 -, W. Ballinger, Wellington, 111, £8; W. King, Oamaru, 110, £7 ; Gawith, 110, .£6 ; Hawthorn, Wellington, and Hubbard, Tas mania, 109, £5 each.; Galliford, Adelaide, 108, £4>; Tuirnbull, 102, £3. The winner scored 116.

Lord Roberts inspected the Colonial rifle shootists. He congratulated the winners, and hoped teams would come to Bisley annually.

Explosion and Loss of Life.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Paris, July 25 A number of soldiers were testing the explosive force of powder at Versailles, when an explosion occurred. Five officers and men were killed, and fifteen injured.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, July 28 Returns —Riley's Beach 90oz, Chamdion 15oz lOdwt, New Vincent 1300, Nelson Creek ",9oz, No Town 520z ldwt 18gr, Happy Vfilley 19oz 14dwt. To-day "s sales—Alpine Consols 17s 6d, Bendigo 9s, First Chance 20s, Kelly and Casey 4s, Rise and Shine 25s 6d.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Av«"ciation—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, July 28 Burglars dynamited a safe at the Wind sor Castle Hulhl, Pnrnell, and stole the contents, £90. They also removed the safe from the shop of Mr Cawkwell, chemist, Newmarket, and opened it with a cold chisel and stole the contents J2lO. These and minor robberies show that a clever trang is operating here.

Napier, July 28 At the inquest on Mrs Lawrence, who was femul dead in a bedroom on Friday, a verdict was returned that death was due to failure of the heart's action. A. similar verdict was returned at the inquiry into the cause of the death of Mrs Leevers, who expired suddenly on Friday night.

Wku.ington, July 28 Mr I. J. Jago, chief postmaster at Wellington, voluntarily retires on his pension early next year.

A meeting of electors, held at the Upper Hutt on Saturday, protested against the district under the re-arrangement of the electoral boundaries being transferred from Otaki to the Wellington suburbs electorate, and petitions are to be presented requesting that no such change be made.

DuNEDItf, July 28 In the draughts contest, games 20 and 21 were drawn.

The Dunedin retailers have decided to fall into line with the Government date for Coronation Day, The annual meeting of the New Zealand Institute of Journalists decided that the headquarters shall remain at Dunedin for the ensuing year. Mr Mark Cohen was re elected President. A proposal to establish a sick benefit scheme was referred to the various branches.

Agent-General's Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Telworraph WELfiiNOTON, July 28 The following cable has been received from the Agent-General under date Lon don, 26th :—Mutton market firm, average price Canterbury 3|d, Dunedin, Southland, and W.M.E. Co. 3§d, other North Island 3gd. Canterbury ewe 3d, River Plate 33d. Lamb, very firm, and in good demand. Average price Canterbury 4£d, New Zea land, other than Canterbury, 4|d. Beef is firm. Supplies of American chilled are small. New Zealand hinds 15 £d, fores 4d.

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale:—Owing to the in clement weather the entry was not so large as usual, and the attendance was small, competition being poor. Pigs—Weaners 6s to 9s; stores 15s. Cow ,£3 12s fid. Fowls Is to Is 6d per pair.—Produce —Swedes 2s to 2s 6d per sack; wheat 11s to 12s per sack; potatoes, poor demand, 4s to 5s per sack; carrots Is 6d per bag; apples 4s per case j onions £d per lb. I also held a clearing sale of drapery on account of Mr L. H. Tempero, Tancred Street, when there was a large attendance and the prices were satisfactory. «.,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JULY 28, 1902



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FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John W. Baker are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late dearly beloved wife, Maey Ann, ! will move from the residence of Mr Chas. W. Baker, Cass Street, on TUESDAY, 29fch inst., at 2 p.m. for the Wesleyan Church, thence to the Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 259 Undertakers. Public Notices. Ashburton Trotting Club. THE Annual Meeting of Members of the above Club,-' 1 be held at the office of the Secretary, rnetfc Street, Ashbur ton, on TUESD. g 29fch July, 1902, at 8 p.m. Business : To report and balance sheet, election or. t, and general. v. >S. J, STYCHE 7 255 Secretary. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th, 1902. THE Ashburton County Brass Band will give their first Popular Concert under the patronage of the Mayor and Borough Councillors. Admission 6d. Good programme. 7 149 Hoeace A. Gates, Hon. Sec. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANS FER OF LICENSE. I JOHN CUSACK, of Winslow, being 9 the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Winslow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden .at Ash* barton, on the 4th day of September, 1902, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to Thomas Daily, my appoin tee. ; Dated the 13th day of June, 1902. ; 7 248 JOHN CUSAUK. In the administration of the Estate of Rosannah Hill, of Christ j church, Housewife, deceased, i intestate. IT is requested that all amounts payable to this Estate to be paid to H. C. Barnett, Esq., District Agent of the Public | Trustee, Christohurch, or lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account at any Postal Money-order Office. All accounts against this Estate may be rendered to the Agent of the Public Trustee, as above, on or before Monday, the 25th day of August next, on the printed forms, which can be ' obtained for the purpose from any of the Agents of this Office. Any account not sent in by the day named may be rejected, j J. W. POYNTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington July 25tb, 1902. 7 25s 'That's Fine Tea!" . j Such is the unanimous verdict from ! the users of SURATUEA TEA ■ j We've been telling, telling, telling every i one all the time that this Tea is delicious, j fragrant, refreshing, and economical, and the best all round tea to be had—and the : tea sustains this reputation. ! It's Pure. i It's guaranteed pure, and not blended | with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality— l s 11 d per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS ' Among remedies for CoughE, Colds and all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA undoubtedly holds the premier position. Smoke New Venus



Henry Stepheifson DRAPERY EXTRAORDINARY : Giving up Business. : Leaving the District. Must be Sold HENRY STEPHENSON, under instruc tions from Messrs L. H. Tempero and Co., Drapers, Tancred Street, will Sell by Public Auction on the Premises f TO-MORBOW, TUESDAY, 29th, The whole of the' Stock in Trade of their General Drapery, comprising— Blankets, Sheeting, Calicos, Muslins, Table Covers, Damasks, Lace Curtains, Ladies' Jackets, Ladies' Waterproof Jackets, Clothing, etc. As Messrs Tempero and Co. are leaving the district, and cannot take any goods ; ■with them, my instructions are to I Sell Without Reserve TUESDAY, JULY 29th, at 2 o'clock. IN THE PREMISES, TANCRED STREET. HENRY STEPHENSON, 7 219 Auctioneer. David Thomas. ARCADE HORSR FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which 1 am now receiving entries. 6 236 m DAVID THOMAS. Fr edlander J-ros Ltd. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAYTjuIy 29th. MESSRS FRIEDL&NDER BROS, Ltd, (in conjunction with Mr D. Thomas) will Sill at the above Yards on account of the Lowclitfe Estate, — **Bred EWES in lamb- " X (\f\ Forward HOGGETS. Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, Pig's. R. FRIEDLANDER ] Joint 7 225 D. THOMAS j Agents. MONEY TO LEND. " : TTTE have suras ranging from .£IOOO to , £5000 to lend, on approved security of 4} : and 5 per cent. . < SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. ; SUNBEAM TEA. \ WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choico brand ; of Tea. It is particularly delicious in , flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such ( continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our t Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd SEED OATS. ] TT7E have for Sale— ■ Prime Canadian Seed Oats, r Prime Danish Seed Oats, ; Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats- Prime Siberian Seed Oats, j ] FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. j FARM SEEDS. ; 1 OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds ■. ( is now to hand, samples and quota- i ' tions of which we shall be glad to furnish i on application. Red Clover, ] White Clover, j Alsyke, Rape. : Also, — ] < Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, : At Lowest Current Prices. \ FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ; BL . L i ■■■j.i.i.Him. ii ii ■jMiwwii.wji ■ PUBLIC NOTICES. WANTED. A COMPETENT Ploughman at once. Apply THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF ' CANTERBURY, Ltd. 7 254 J MUSIC. SIGHT-READING, EAR TRAINING, . AND THEORY. j MR J. GILLIES purposes starting a • Class immediately for the above, and will be glad if intending pupils will give in their names either to himself or at the office of this paper as soon as possible. Fee for the Course, 10s 6d. 7 217 ] WANTED to Sell-Several good city J and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W." STONYER. j WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST- j CHURCH. , Send a Post Card or Telegram to : STOREY'S TEEMINUS HOTEL. • (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. ] THIS popular Hotel is now under new ] management as above, and offers j special inducement to families and visitors 1 desiring the comforts of a home in Christ- * church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt • attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day: £2 2s per week. 7 230 Ii



I Wanted. r j \\J ANTED -A smart Boy. Apply X, ¥V McCallu.v, Grocer, Tancred SI rfafc. 7 200 , ~IJ|T ANTED at ouce—Good Bodice, also » v good Skiit Hand. — Athburton Drapery Company. 7 257 WANTED, Coachman. Total abstainer preferred.—Dr. Boyd. 7 261 I( | | [ j T7IOR SALH--Tv,'o 200 gallon Painted |JO Tanks at £2 f;s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks .£3 10s each, and one 00 gallon Painted Tank ,£3 15s.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. GIVING UP BUSINESS." " jTi REAT Clearing Sale, commencing XX Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing.—Miss E. Barnes, corner / Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 "TTTTANTED for Clients-Small Farm V V from 20 to 40 acres, •within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acres, near Ashburton. W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent. nnOILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d JL Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles 5-jfd; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town. — Carson and Co PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the goods to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bar rett's, and just now the Special Discouut ■is worth consideration. TTENTION is respectfully directed to ■'% H. C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings in the pound allowed off every purchase from the small sum of fivepence worth. TPfcRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are a JLr big necessary item. It is therefore important to get the best value for your money. Customers at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the Special Discount is an extra attraction. FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New Elim Raisins s|d per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4J-d per lb, New Seeded Raisins 6|d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds ls'2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lbj Finest Lemon Feel 71b tin 3s9dat Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. ; OYSTERS To-Night.—Bring your own Bags, 3d per doz. Same Old Shop. ' Still buying Fowls.—J. H. Jewitt. IGHEST Test Kerosene.per tin 4s 3d" > per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop ' sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14s 6d; 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 Orr and Co BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop- i per), 3£d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt; I No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per " cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil . 3s 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, < at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. i i FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s - 3d, 501b bag Gs; 1001b bag 11s 6ds : 2001b bag 22s Gd ; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag ( 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground | coffee Is lOd lb ; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— " John Orr and Co. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation ' \y Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, j silvered or gilt, all one price, n6w (Jd each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Streets WIRE Netting! Wire Netting.! Just landing ex' Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, 1-Jd; lift, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. ' -foJ-EWS FOR ILL—Kerosene 4s 3d per 1 X% tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6d a J bag or 2^d per lb, Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oatine Is 2d. Also, Prime Derwent Potatoes for sale at Kerr Bros, Burnett Street. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. " Mitchell & Turner are < combining low prices with good quality at k their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Turner. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in - warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we can do them very light in any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and. Turner YATES' new garden seeds just arrived in hundreds of varieties from 3d ■ packet. Call early to secure novelties.— Carson & Co. ' "T^TEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- 1 Jj% table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen ; Flower Seeds I d 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 i ; Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for , Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. [ "OATTY Pan baking powder contains a _IT patty pan at each end of tin. •THE.SAIJE OE SAXES,'. Now in Full Swing.— "TTTE are offering during this Sale— 5 pieces fancy Dress Tweeds, : : Worth 2s 6d now Is ! Black Serges Is 6d, lslld, 2s 9d, 3s6d; very special. 50 inch. Fey Melton Cloths j reduced to Is lid, corded Velveteens in ' fawn and brown 18 per yard. j Fur Necklets are being cleared at Half Price—is, is nd, 2s 6d, 2S nd, 3s ud. ! 36 inch Tucked Cambrics for Pinafores, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d per yard. Cream, pink, and white Flannelettes 3s lid dozen, 36in dark Flannelette Skirting reduced to 9id, 72in grey Twill Sheeting reduced to did yard, 72in white Twill Sheeting reduced to Is yard, 31 inch grey Calico now 2s lid a dozen, Floral Cretonnes, lovely patterns, , reduced to 4>hd, Gd, 7d a yard; fancy Blous^ ing Flannelettes, usual price Is to Is 3d, now at B£d; ladies' fur top lined Kid Gloves now 2s lid, fancy striped Silks now all Is 6d yard. Special Discount off Carpets, Linoleums, and Floorcloths. Ladies' and Childrens' Trimmed Millinery [ and also Ladies' Underclothing now marked at prices that will astonish you. Special line Ladies' Corsets Is lid; 10 pieces wido fancy Ribbons, all colours, at 3d per yard. Great clearing lot of Fancy Braids, Beaver and Lambskin Trimmings, Lace Collarettes, the newest, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 3s 6d. Hair Frames at Is 3d. White Muslin Aprons, nicely trimmed, Is Gd, Is 9d, Is lid, 2s 6d to 4s 6d. Stacks of Remnants to be cleared out under cost prices. " BARGAINS," Bargains for all. Northcote § Hefford East and Tancred Streets j Worms undermine Children's Constitut-1 > ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs, Is boxes. 1'



BUSINESS NOTICES. • Singing, Piano, & Harmony > IWI" 14 J' GILLIES kegs to inform the i J-yJL Residents of Ashburton and District 7 that he is prepared to receive Pupils for . instruction in the above subjects. * j The system employed for Voice-Produc . , tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti j Method-, and in Piano that of the Schumann I Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany, i Pupils prepared for the Examinations in i the Associated Board of the Royal Academy i , and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. < Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 CLEARING SALE.. : TREES ;: Giving up Business. THOS. "SEALY, NURSERYMAN. "OTAVING 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. 1 A /lAn FRUIT TREES. i u,uu:- > Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc • 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, 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 5,000 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 7 59 L A TEST PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "T^TOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _i3l Blankets. .] ust arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. "OOUND at last—A genuine Drapery JD Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Geruine Drapery Sale. TT>EMEMBER its room wo want, not JLkj profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing 'Sale. C©ALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. FTIHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in .. the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of • Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton. i



E. D. JOHNSTON, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 724 COMPARE aKqTtea 'rM'k 1/6 1/8*" 2/4 2/8~ T^TEW Dates, 6d perlb; New Figs, 6d ; J3I New Currants,, sd ; New Raisins, s£d; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d ; Rasp berry Jam, Is per jar,—Carson and Co.



Keeping Hnr Back.—The wily ways of colonial youngsters know no bounds, and one of the latest dodges is to try to keep the schoolmaster from being punctual to time. One day last week the master in charge of the Faii-ton school, who, by the way, has to cycle to his " place of business " daily, found before he had covered three parts of the distance, that the tyres of his machine were badly punctured with tacks. Upon dismounting, he saw that the road was literally strewn with these small objects of terror to cyclists, and in one place he discovered (hat quite a small load was fdepositedjjon the track. It tran spired that the boys had done this with the object of keeping him back, so that he would need to use his " weary shanks " for the remainder of the journey; meanwhile they were intent upon having a real good me to themselves.



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN OBB.AIB CO,; /^L^C\ THOUSAND \^P3P \^/ WAVERLEY'S Are Now in Use "K^ ~^^^L ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS, jjffii^^ Auckland to the Bluff.* ■ ■.'■■ 'V During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of ' 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES vAnd in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to' offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged. "RT7AR TIVT MTTVrn Weare not ow JL>JCiA.JtV ±ll ITlllll U Seasons Models, but the latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. lfra!Verle¥ Cycles have %yon 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 riddea by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. * DO NOT FOBGET 'Ims OTFEE^ reMta- After that Buyers will have to pay the regular miTf T/~\ ITf 7"F7IT7IX7"Ci price of £22 10s XVV \J W SilJcjJ\jsm



The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coifee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had



Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase. CYCLE SUNDRIES r ■ ;^|P REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only \ ■ -. ■ CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS' 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 of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OF WATEE VALVE EEQUIRED. JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow Will"Look After Itself. S T TVT "P Tj E at 1S the WOrd whicll it, Every s^'m'T'Tt: — rr~ m7£S££2Z~ part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. J&l 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 each. If you do not get one now, you will have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. Come and let us show it to you It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best Gas Lamp ever shown. ■ ■ ' . ,(■,.- '.•"■' ■ JOB! ORE AID Co. ASHBURTON