MR SEDDON.

HIS SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR.

INTERVIEWS WITH LORDS MET ' HDEN AND KITCHENER

TO MIERVIEW THE BOER DELEGATES

United Press Assoclatlon—By Rleobrie Telegraph Wklukoton, May 24 Mr Seddon. cables Sir Joseph Ward as follows :«•»' Passed a pleasant time ab Pre' toria as tbe guesb of the Administrator! Had tea with Lord Milner and dinner with Lord Kitchener. Had a long interview wth both yesterday, whioh was very satisfactory. They are right men in ths right p.acp. Today I visited, the E andsfoutein Hospital. There are forty-nine New Zealand patient*, but no serious oases, chiefly dysentery, rfae&tnatlttt, land antarto. His Excellency sent Colonel Bird Wood wi'h v«, and General Baden Powell alio accompanied bs. " Tha feeling for New Zealand is cordial, and the Administrator praotioally admits thab onr land settlement conditions are besb suited for South Africa. *' f am new proceeding to Vereenlging to Inspect tha Ninth Contingent. Time per mitilng, I will see the Boer delegates. I had a otosb cordial send ofl from Pretoria and Johannesburg." May 26 Sir Joseph Ward has received tbe fallow ing oable from Mr Seddon, dated Orange River, 1.25pm, E.th Mays—' Inspected Ninth Contingent ab Vereenlging yesterday. Officers, men, and horses well. Disappointed because they have not yet had a brush with the enemy. The cfiber commanding the oolatnu spoke highly of then-i I gave a short address, and bhe latest New Ziaiand news Ail along the line I have been well reoeived. At Bloemfonbein an illuminated address waa presented by tbe Borough, expressing greab ] Satisfaction ab New Zealand's action in South j Afrioa, and tbe Imperial Federation, Was » entertained by a large number of New Zealanders who are doing well. Made a abort stay ab De A sir, and was met by the Midland .Railway Commissioner. TheDirec- , tor General of Railways aoco _ paniea me up tight through. Have nothing to learn on railway questions, Tbe peace negotiations arc satisfactory. Am hoping no further SODtlogentß will be required, 1

Fatal Explosion in a Mines.

United Presi Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 24 A collier lighting his pipe caused an explosion in ihe Crow's Neat mine, at Ferula, British Columbia, by which 123 were kilhd. Fifteen escaped by a •baft leading to another pit.

SPORTING.

dunedin racing club

SECOND DAY. Dunedin, IMUy 24 Concluding resu'ts— Novjsl Handicap - OB Chance 1, Lapidary 2, Senior Wrangler 3i Seven started! dividends £4 163 aud 14; Waibonoa Handicap - Pallas w.oi Hack High Weight—St Elma 1, Yeeult 2, Mosoa 3. --even started, Moec\ and Tur oomao were coupled on the machine ; divi dend £9 16;

Fabswell Handicap—L.dy Lillian 1, Olanburn 2, Red Banner 3. Nino started ; dividends £2 2a and £1 18)

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACES.

The following handicaps have been declared for the events in connection with the Winslow Sports aid Racing Club's anou*l meeting, to be held ab Winslow ou Tuesday, June 3d (Prlnoe of Wales Birthday) :—

Maiden Handicap F_ai, six furlongs — Hurricane and Grand Cross 11_, Fairy Qieeto and Bill lOat Tib, Lady Gorton 10 it 61b, Fluke and Wild Girl lOst, Tut and Little Gem Sat 71b, Bauble and L*dy L'ghtfoot 9*6,

Maidbn Tbot Hakdioap, of 7 soy one mile and a half—Frantio and Baltileen scr, Jack Nimble saec, Mdnkey Brand 6seo, Round Sense, Trevortou Warrior, St Elmo, Stewart, M apab, and Ohuget 7aec, Yankee Bind Doublewood B_c, Montrose and Balti if fjsee, Little Jamie, John Brown, and Challenger ICheo, Oededo 13Ber, L.dy May@eld and Miss Stave!ey 15_o

Wihblow Cup, of 10 soys j one mile- No 9 list ?ib, Barney list Sib, Am> z ment list, Hurrioane iOflt lllb, Bill and Soubri quet lOst .lb, Charioteer and Sahara IQit 2ib, Lady Gorton 10et, Bangle 9it Bb, Primrose, Fluke and Tui 9ib.

Fdblioans Tbot Handicap, ef 10 sovsJ two milea—Doppleganger and Nonsense eon Jock MtQullla and Dora 4_eo, Clifton 10.ec> D plom _ and Home Rule ISieo, Silvercall IBser, Columbia 20s-«, Oastoff, Sllvermirk and J»ok Nimble 25seo, Mizpah and Stewart 27-icc, Doublewood 28aee, Brown Challenger, Balti M and Montrose 30eec, John Browr, Oedrio and Terata 32seo, Lady Mayfhld and Hiss Sta. elsy 35w,

Ladies B__c__to, of 7 soys ; one mile and a half--Slow Tom list, Birthday 9st 101b, Artillerymen and Tnl 9st.

Li-MffOß Welter Handicap, of 5 soys; six furlongs—Sahara Hat ?ib, Grand Cross and Hurrbane Hit 3lb, Nutcracker Hat, Fairy Queen and Bill lOat 101b, L*dy Gorton 10U 91b, Baagle IGib 71b, Wild Girl, Fluke, Primrose and Pauline you are a Belie 104.

ATHLETIC EVENTS?

Supplies for the Army.

THE QUESTION OF REMOUNTS.

London, May 24

The War Office Is forwarding through the Agents- General tender forms for three years' supply, from October, 1932, . f frozen meat for G.bralta, for an average of 10 OOOlbs of beef and SOOOlbs of mutton weekly. Tenders will boopenedon August 18th* A reserve of 195.0001bs of meat Is to be kept at Gibraltar. The Remounts Oourt of Enquiry, pre-. aided over by General Robert; Biddqlph, examined Mr Oopeland, Agent General for New South Walep, who strongly pro tinted'thftti the colonies had not claimed consideration on the ground of a spirit of gratitude for their war pervlces in the war but wished for business on a basis of mutual advantage. The price for suitable Australian horses had risen at least to j|ls and the number would be Hint ted, unless t|ie authorities ordered the remonnts fn ?uob * way as to give time toproperly beak n horses. Imperial receiving depots were essential.

anniversary Services.

ITb' neh the attendance ab Baring Square Church oo Sunday wa<s gooJ, yet the con gregation., were nob so largo as might have been expeo'e . at an anniversary celebration, .conduced t,y a minister of Rev, W. G. P&rßoason _ ability. The sermons were, on eaoh oooaa.oo, scholarly, noticeable for their originality and thoughtfulness. lo the morning, Mr Parsonson chose as his text, Acts 18—* But ye shall reoeive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." In the oourse of his remarks the preacher condemned nnrt combabted the prevailing pessimism which existed in the ohurohe>'. Ihe exploits and discoveries of man, in tbe phyoiolal world, during tho past few yearn, were indicative of more marvellous develop ments in the future. Tbe .prospect woe sufficient to occasion the regreb that one had not been born ab a later sbage ; for those [ who would be pr v lege3 to see tbe declining years of this century were to be env'ed. Quoting from an episode in the career of Fred Douglas, the silver tongusd negro orator, Mr Parsonson declared—'God is not 1 dead V And there was every reason to believe thab the triumphs of men in material things were bub symbolical of wonders, yeb bo be wicnessed in the spiritual realm* Ab nighb, a sentence— !Thy Kingdom come,' from ibe L- rd's prayer, was the basis upon wbioh Mr Parsonson preached an instructive discourse. The apparent slowness by whioh bbc political iottlleotca , scientific and all ether kingdoms oi thia world are b.ing eulj ct^d to Christ was admitted, -nd the difficulties stated. A review of the days when Wesley preached to the Kingswood collier?, who were bub little be ter than tbe brute creation—and bo whom the story of God _ love came as a revelation—was contrasted with present day congregations. Ib had te be assumed that every member of the oommnnity was possessed of ab least a superficial knowledge of Scriptural truth, and the difficulty was to know bow to present the Gospel story bo spiritual dys peptice and the indifferent wi h any hope of suecee.'. Taklne the advertising enterprise of an extensive firm as an illustration, Mr Parsonson was of opinion thab if the churches senb oub into the world the choicest "samples" of what Christianity oould do In producing sMnb'y oharaoters, one aspect of the difficulty would be met. Another solution of the problem was to ba so muoh interested In religious matters thab the work of God would be carried en with a white heab enthusiasm. Ac eaoh per vice speoial anthems were sung by tbe oiuic.

Magisterial

ASH BURTON—MONDAY

(Before Messrß D Thomas and J Scaly, JV.P)

DRUNKEN-ESS—Matthew Patterson was charged with being drnnk in East Street on Saturday last. Accused placed nob guilty. Constable Fry said hs arrested theaocused ab 11.30 on Saturday night, when he waa helplessly drunk.

Accused rr.ado a voluble statement in defenoe of his conduo*l, alleging that the polioe had a down on him,

The Banoh it-fi cteri a fiae of IQa or forty elghb hours imprleonmeab

Pbohibition Order—A prohibition order was granted against a resident to take effect In the Ashburton County for tha ueu*l term.

Breach of the Stock Act.—Niooll Bros. were charged with exposing for sale at the Tinwald Yards sheep which were affeoted with lice.

Mr Blair Fullarton, Stock Inspector, conducted the prosecution on behalf of the Department,

L F Nicoil, one of the defendants, said he had bought the sheep, and bad senb bhem lo the Yards. He had no idea thab they were In bhe condition stated. A fine of Is end ooste was ii flioted. ti'he Court then rose.

THE LATEST

BOOTH' AFtiICA.

PROSPECT. OF PEACE

FURTHER CONCESSIONS WANTED

{Jolted Pre _ Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received May 26, 9,20 a m London, May 25 The Times states that the Boera desire fuller explanations or a farther concession, while there are substantial grounds for hope. It will be premature to assume that an immediate agreement on all the chief points are within sight.

Foacbe'e commando was attacked because it refused to send representa tives to the Veereeniging Conference Everything is in readiness for an unusually vigorous campaign if tbe negotiations fail I ■—___. i Wellington May 26 The Governor is advised that Maj.rEß Johnston, Surgeon M*j _ C D*vieon, Surgeon o»ptein SO Forbes, Captain H W Batger, Lieutenants _ H T-ylcr, J Mafcheson, § A Grant, H Cameron, P W Tait, R W Williamson, J Shera and 322 non commis sioned officers and men of the Seventh Contingent sailed for Australia by the steamer Man."a on Thursday la-i* His Fxoullenoy is alao advised under dabe May 23rd thab Lieutenant Lasoellep, of is slightly better; Lieutenant Markham la leaving f> r England for further treatment; Lleutenanb Neill (Royal Irish Fusiliere) Is now out ot danger.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—-Oopyrighb

Received May 86, 8 28 a m

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE Rome, May 25

Bignor Frinetti, Minister for Foreign Afiurs, speaking in the Chamber cf Deputies, admitted that England and France bad given Italy similar aesur ances*regarding tbe Eastern frontier of Tripoli, and added that the Triple Alliance would be renewed at the proper time, though after Italy's agreement with France regarding th© Mediterranean alliance it had lost a good deal of its weigbt.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Cheistchuroh, May §6 A middle aged man, named David McK'sown, was charged at the Police Court this morning v_ i h shooting ab Walter E Rose wit^ a revolver, and was remanded till Tuesday. Bsil was refußed.

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BILIj MARTIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch,— Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to my bow heartily I appreciate the Ideal tyres' which were gtted to my machine and upon whioh I put up my. seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship pr'jpes. J am very pleaxed with Jhep-WILaAM MARTIN 4 17 s» Wireless Telegraphy" is the latest Thing discovered in this age, And itt ranks perhaps the greatest- Soon it will be all the rage* But there's something muoh more needful To maintain sound lungs that's snre, Which is easy if we're heedful, T*king Wood's GrbatP«ppsßMii.!l!Cobb



IFBHsDLANHKR BROB, LTD BALKS AT AUCTION OF DANEBURY FaR.M, MAYFiELt SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1902, at 133 p.m. MESSRI FRIEDLANDER BROS*, Lvn, (in conjuuotluii with MBSSBS Dalgkti & Co, of Christchurch), have been favoured with instructions from F & Dalgetv, ¥.s% Danebury, Mayfield. (who is leaving fo. England) to Sell by Public Auction at tbeh West Street Saleroom?, hie property, known as the Danebury Farm, situated at Mayfield, and adjoining tha properties of AJxasRS Male? and Thomas Harbison, containing 3074 ACRES, Having frontages on the Hinds River* The improvements consist of Newly Built Eight Roomed House, Stabling, Coach' house, Woolshed and two sets of sheepyards, Dip, Shepherds and Shearers Huts and other improve* ments, ALSO- Tbe Goodwill of Lease of Education Reserve of 116 Aores, expiring in November, 1906; and of College Reserve of about 151 Aores, expiring In 1913. The property is well fenced and sub divided, and there Is water in every paddock. Aboub. 600 Aores are In its native state, balance al! laii down in English Grass, is in good heart, and bas given splendid returra when cropped« Terms and conditions ab Sale* Full particulars oj.n be obtained from MESSRS DALGETY k CO., Ltd., L'hrietohucch. Or FRIEDLANDE& BROS., Ltd.. j 5 1.8 Auctioneers, \ TO LM7 """*"" DESIRABLE Family Residence on Graat South Koad, near the Show Grounds, and at present in bhe occupation of Mr F B Turner. There are seven rooms, kitchen, bathroom acd pantry, with Diehard, kitohen garden, and paddock. Apply 5 301 FRI* DUNDEE BROS., LTD. VyE Have for PRIVATE SALE— Several Blacks of Suburban Properties ringing from 6 Acres to 10 Aores. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd., WE ARE CASH BUYERS CF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AKD GRASS |SEED. Highest Prices Given. v Sbjrage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at[lowesb rates* FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, ■_■__;—■ ", '„ ' " '■^jjgg'gp PUBLIC NOTICES FIREWORKS. FIREWORKS, CORONATION DISPLAYS. WE are Manufacturing Specialties in Fireworks for this Greab and Imperial Event, and have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENTS, At Prices ranging from £5 to £100. Any Orders entrusted to as will be executed at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Lists supplied on application to STOKES AND BICKERTON, P.O, Box 30, 5 224 Cbrlstohurob, NOTICE. EE CORONATION DAY. AL L Householders and Tradespeople wishing to make an effective display should oall on J_ L HIGGrHf TANCRED STREET, and procure an estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATION-, EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOS, very brilliant in efiaot, aod artistically designed, (nob extinguished by the wind as gas lights are.) App'y early, ac only a limited number oan be procured. J. L. HIGrGrS. Painter, Ebc, Tancred Street, GENTLEMEN. -Cry Our CHESTERFIELDS £ M OB Or __Sii*ee-cguarter * Overcoats. g M«l>O_VALl_» & CO. Tailors MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o, REGISTERED TEACHER o* MUSIO Musloal Instruments of every description. Latest Musio by every mall. AGENT FOR WHEELER AND WILBONS ®e-w i n,ts Machines. Tbe Latest and Beet; the only Sewing Machine tbat does nob fall in any point, AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Plushes, Arascnee, eto. Tanobbb Sirkw (nexb Hall, Herbalist) CIYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool I Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; alt wool [ Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for is lid—W H i Pkaeqe's Drapery 6aK



._ Termers, ANAMA ROAD DISTRICT TENDER, are invited for Road Metalling in three (Jontracts. The speeSfloabioae may be seen ab the Mail Offio<», and at the Mayfield Store on and after MONDAY, tbe 26th, Tender?, addressed to bhe undersigned, must be posted on tbe 31st, or delivered at the Board Offioe, Anama, not liter that 10 a.m, on the 3rd June. EDWARD G, WRIGHT, 6 289 Chairman, FUNERAL NOTICE TBE Friends of Mr aod Mrs John Steele are respectfully informed thab the Funeral of the late Meb Conyxb, the beloved mother of Mrs John Steele, will move from their residence, Alford Forest Road,'on THURSDAY, May 29ab lnat„ at 2.30 p.m., for the Aahburton Cemetery. T H UNDRILL & CO, 6 331 Funeral Directors *®>_a__N_-iMnMM^ *""""•' " """""■■'■ ■"■■■'*-■'■»'^*-"-"---" hi ■  ■■1—,.,. i ii .__■ ■ wknm. Public Notices, ■ HOTEL FOR SALE TTTTE have for Sale * good Hotel In the Ashbnrton District. For particulars apply to JAMES SHAND A Co, 43 3 Hereford Street, Christchurch ASHBURTON A 4 P AB3OOIATION ALL those interested who are d. siren* of securing bhe services of a duly Q nlifiod Veterinary Surgeon for the County, are rrqu'sted to c»ll ab the Assoo'ation'a Ro-ms and sign the guaranbee, W SIMP. ON, 5 282 Secretary • » ' ■ NOTICE. fTIREfe PASSERS in pursuit of game or otherwise on my property, will be prose cuted. Poiaon laid for dogs. S HOLLAND, 5316 Tinwald. N 0 1 I 0 B. ANY person or persona fuand Trespmting on the Rlvertdnle Estate in pursuit of geme or otherwise will be ptoaecated. 5 307 W S STRANGE. [A oabd.] I BEG bo announce that I have com menced the practice of my profess Ito of Barrister and Solicitor in the Arcade Ohan.bers, in noma Immediately over the shop if Mr J. Wilson, painter. H. McSHEItRY, . BARRISTER & SOLICITOR. 5 303 LOWOLIFF. FOR SALE by Private Tretty-Farm of 179 ACRES of Good Lind, with House of Six Rooms and Outbuilding!, tbe property of Mr John Robertson, Prioe and particulars may be obtained on application to D. MoKEN2I_, 6 158 Hinds THE DhUlDfe' SOCIAL TAKES PLACE OK TUESDAY NEXIY MAY 27th, In the ODDFELLOWB' HALL, FOR the benefit of those who do not Dance, tho C. mmlttee have arranged to have musio, games, otc, also a Pmg-Pong Tournament; Mb J. Mcison, M.C» Mr Madden, Caterer^ Tickets may be had from any of tho Cim mittre, or from Mr W H Psabob, Draper* Double Tickets, 3j £d H. BTEPHRNSON, 5 290 Seoretary DAIRYING, AGRICULTURAL, AND PAS J ORAL FARMS. THERE being ab present a Brisk Demand for Farms of all sizes, Owners desirous _f Selling would do well to place tbelr Properties for Sale with the undersigned, who has Buyers waiting, 6 277 JAMES GRANGER, Timaru: r ' " ' ' " "im—■—-i ' ii- i. ——,__..-__.■-■,- ■„ . Mi- «t FOR SALE. CYM AOREB good TURNIPS. W. STONYER, Implement Depot, Tancred Street 5300 J_SV__lVftl &c Co,, l_imite<l, ATLAS MILLS, Near Railway Station, Timaru, ABS BOYEHS Of I PRIME MILLING WHEAT AND j OATS. I HAVE on hand a email quantity of the famous MANITOBA WHEAT for Seed Purposes, which they are desirous of introducing to the farmers if bhis district. For prices and particulars apply at | THE OFFICE, 3 3_ . Bench, Timaru _. IM ■' I. ■ " ■ . Ul—.« ~~—.m ■ .!■! „. , „ _«_„____ «_«-_«, NOTICE, WE HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for MASSEY-HAERIS and IMPERIAL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monica due to ur« CANADA CYCLE A MO!TOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashburton A. WARNING. | IT having oomo under our notice, through various sources, thab the approaohing winter will be a severe one, we take it as onr duty to Inform our Ashburton friends of same ; also thab to safely spend the winter here ib is of the utmost importance that all ■hould be provided with a Spring or Wire Matbresa, Kapoc Bed, etc., all of whioh are procurable at shockingly cheap prices from MORI ARTY Bbob., Wakanui Road For all complaints of the Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes, TUSSIOURA is the sovereign remedy, At all chemists



I ( WANTED | \I 7 ANTED—Good Fatm Hand. Apply VV. offioe of this paper. & 326 TT7"ANTED to Hire— Horse and Trap to VV carry three, for month or more., State price, eto_, to 'Hire,' Gcardian Offioet 6 323 _. _ THE last but one of the best, To'aighb, Colonel and Mrs Estill. Great Soul taviug Meeting, Salvation Army Barrack?, Bf.m 5 328, MAJOR and Mra Bennett, Adjutant Bioomfield, Ensign Maoauley, Ensign Huitquiat, Captain Boulden, and Lieutenant Young (Musical Director) and others assist! ing Colonel and Mrs Estill. 5 329 BE sure and come To night. Reviva'. service. See above. Eighteen seekers at Ponitent Form since series commenced, i More expected Tonight. 5 530 J BARING Square Sunday Sohool Anni versary, October 12c__i—Rev 0, H, LAWS, Preacher. 6 227 LOST, on Sunday, between Methven and Springburn—A Hot Water Bag, fur on outside; Finder rewarded—A, Dbayxon, Railway, Springburn, 5 322 TT7 ANTED KNOvVN-Good Fiook for Vf Sale in any quantity. — Woollen Mills, Ashburton. 5 325 WANTED —Competent Teamster. Apply to E H Dobson, Lowcliffe Estate » 5 283 WANTED— A Good General Servant; used to children; wages 14. pei weak, Apply B x 14, P.O. 5 287 FLOUNDE ttS, SoleeiTaod alf" kiiTda~ ol fresh iiah by express tonigh? ; also fresh rabbitg —J H Jewitt. I/OK SALE — A Leacto Sable, 14x10, J new ;a qu .mity of Builders' Buudriet, to be seen tv fch( pa in Ccmp ten's Buildings, Moore Street.—W C Page. Builder, NEW BOOKS — Sons of Use &wora Queen's Mate, Sir Evelyn's Ch*rgs, A Bid tor ibe Empire, Military D.e-ioguea, The Constable of Sb. Nicholas, ontap! edition ; A Double Thread, Hia L«fc Chance, Man or Wife, Living London, Natures I Pictures, M*g»zflee, Pearson's fctn*od, j Women at Home, Lady's Reading, _.og.»i>h I jilluetrated, Sunday Strand, Wiudsor, ! Royal Barms worth, English and America publications procured to order—H M Jonbs L?OR SALE—A four roomedHblouse J? with bay window and verandah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms j a bargaiu. Apply W C Page, Builder j ABSONS&CO S Grand TealjoTnpeTitioi. now on. A prizs for every 28 Coupon* and upwards. j NEWSJFOK ALL-Ke^B-_r4s 3d bin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6i a bag or 2_& per lb, Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oatine le 21. Also, Prime Derwem Potatoes for sale ab Khrr Bbos, Burnetii Street TO Heads of Families—For Oheap Drapery and Clothing of eve.y description call at the new shop in Tancred Btreet while the Bargains art going—L H Tempbro. 5 2tib FINES i 1 Snowdrop Sugar reduced to 2_ per lb, Highest) Teas Kerosene 4s di per tin 8a 6d per case ab Jlhtchkr Bros, Q*sh Supply Stores. WANTED KNOWN-That for Be,} Good Winter Boots and Shoea, at ReasenablePrices, call at J MOISON, for, as in the past, J»M, still maintains, and would not forfeit), thab grand reputation he baaheld and still holdg, nob by nonsensica bilk, but hie Boots have at all times stood bhe test, and are the best proof of bis aucot.ee. Repairing doae ab onoe. Beat Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Stresb, Ashburton TO LADIES.-If yoa want _T Wmte. Jacket, a Waterproof, or Seasonabu Drapery Goods g6 to the new shop in Tanored street, where everyching le of the best quality, and at the lowest prices — L H Tempbro. 5 267 FINEST Clover Honey, 3£i per~lb7~b> 561b tin or 10J and Id per j_.r, Factory Butter le per lb, Preserved Eggs la pm dozen ab Fletcher Bros. Cash Suppt) Stores. CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cati»«y and Electroplace, Bicycles, Brush wire, and Japanese Goods, iv now on. JUfST REOEIVED —New and prect> Designs in Photo Frames and other Fancy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Home Carpentry, Weldon's Needlework Books, The Twentieth Century, New Testament, translated into modern English from the original Greek. Books on indoor Games for the winter evenings and others. AIH WILLIAMS, East Street HERE are a few of the Speoial Bargains at the new Drapery Shop, Tancred street. Ladles' Waterproofs from 10. j Ladies' Jackets from 7s 6d ; Ladies' Underclothing In woollen and flannelette, specially redneed. — L H Tempjsro. 5 268 . -„■■—,..,- 1 .....-.._ J ,i,ri — ■■■_■■■■■■■■.■ — ■_■■». -,_», l-fWI.- mll .-I COME to L H Tempbsrq _ and see the Lace Curtains, 3£yds. frcm 2j 6d ; Blankets, Travelling Rugs ; Galateas, 6d j Calicos, 2sd; Flannelettes, all colour?, yard wide. 2£d ; Towels, Quilts, Sllestas, Prints, and Damasks ab Bargain Price". Splendid Winter Stock of Dress Materials from 6d per yard.—L H Tempbro, Tanored Streets J P Wylie, Manager, 6 269 ■ ' » i <» _■ IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Sbook of Corsebs, the A.R double busk Corsets will be sold at 3a lid sizes 19 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9£d to 6a lid —W H Pearoe, Cash Draper EST Kerosene 4a 3d per tin, 8a 6 i per case ; Snowdrop Sugar 2£d per lb, 70 lb bag 14s 6d ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins 10d,—Carson & Co 5 172 WANTED to Clear Oheap—A Few Pairs of Sample Blankets and Down Quilts (slightly soiled), White Honeycomb Quilts 3a lid ; Large Hearth Rugs 2s 6d— W H PbaRCEJ, Ossh Drapnr, etc JOHN OBR & Co., for T«a. Tea, lea.— Arab, per lb la 81 ; K<z c, per Ib la 9d ; Nelson & Mo*te, per lb Is 10J ; Gold Leaf, per lb la lOd 5 Bell Tea, per lb 2s ; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2i, or 6lb tin I2a, Hundreds of Books to choose from. STRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per tin le 31, Sbrange Soluble Coffee, per tin Strange Maori Coffee, per tin la lOd ; Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 21; Oatina, per bag Is 2d, Germenia, per bag Is ; Semolina per bag, le; Quaker Oats, per pkb, lOd ; 251b bag besb Oatmeal 4a; good Sauoe, 3 bottles Is; Golden Bee Jam, per d. Z9n 4* 3d. Hightab prices given for ali kinds of dairy Produce ab John Orb & Co WANTED— Men to see Spesial Lob of Oolonial Tweed Trousers, 7s lid and 11 _ 6d. Lob of Sample Hats usual price 6a 61 to 12a 6d ; your pick for 5 i lid—W H Pearohi, Oa h Drapor, etc PPHE Genuine SUenb Primus Cooking JL Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene] also Primus Hob Plate 17s 6d, and Primns Iron Heater, 3a 6d.—Carson &Cq. P ATI'S Pun baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minorcas, Langehans, at d Brown Leghorns. Also Pekin Ducks. Bred from Imported (and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5s each. 4 190 H. G. BERRYMAN. , Smoke New Vena*



_____ TV Bulloofe. .IU LET, DWELLING of six rooms, also Stable together wiilj 1 aore of land fronting Charles Street, Ailenton, and near the Wool len Factory. Reiola! 7a 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, '. " Agent. I '■ ".FOR -SALE, . FARM OF 2Q 1 ACRES of Good Land, for all round Ol farming; aieo a Block of aboub tOO acres partly tight land. For fnil particulars apply to T BULLOCK, . •■■ ■■ Agent. NEARLY half an acre of land fronting Oharles Street, Ailenton, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of 3 rooms, pantry, and scullery, etc; £130 price re quired, as the owner is desirous of effecting a quick sale: T BULLOCK. :.■ - Agent. PUBLIC NOTICES. -WW Jl ' I ■mi-111. in——-ii—n- t_ - ■- ■ -!--_-.:■ ■I■ I i -_> MONEY. I HATE several snma to lend cut on both first and second mortgager. W, STONYER FOR SALT?, Cheap and on Easy Terms,'6Co Aore Farm, subdivided and well watered, good dwelling, and outbuilding*. On'y small deposit rt quired, balance at 4J per cent. For fu'l particu lars apply -; W. STONYER, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, Tancred Street POBLIC NOTICE. TBE Implement Depoti and Engineer* ing Works, Tancred Street, are not STEEL'S but W. STONYER'S, whe keeps all classes of upto'date Farm Machinery, at very reasonable prices and easy terms of payment. Engines and all maohlnes repaired with despatch and moderate charges. Estimates given and inspection invited. BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING, BAKGAINS!! BABGAINS!! AS PER CiaCULAR & HANDBILLS AT ;-: ■■'•*-; "THB CORNER," EAST * TANCRED STREETS " NQRTHGOTE & HEFFDRD VOICE PRODUCTION, BINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston rTIERM commences TUESDAY, 27th Inst 1 Right Here' THE SHOE MAN, TALKS HE Calls your attention to the Great Window Display he is now making of LADIES & GENT'S EVENING SHOES, ust imported ex s.si Paparoa ; also beautl «l Styles in WARM SLIPPERS s : for Winter Wear, : Make it your business to take a look at his Window to-day, and while there don't forget •XfllS JE._A.CJ3Y Tbat he holds one of ' The Largest and best assorted Stooge of Winter Boots and Shoea in Aahburtou. Remember— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Ashburton FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATB SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, E_o, 60 SO G. JESSON, Praotinal Wstohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs ft Specialty.— Presentation Commit tees liberally dealt witb. REMEMBER They are Selling Kaiapoi Blankets at 14s 63 a pair Men's Colocial Wool Pantß ab 3b 9d Men's Under Flannels at Bs lid Men's Nailed Shooters 8s 6d Men's Waterproofs at all prioes Ladies Neat. Button Boots 10s 6d a pair Ladies French Oalf Shoes at 8s 9d Ladies Evening Shoea from 2* Sd a pair Children's School Boots from 3s lid a pair AT 11111= I SAY FRIEND: Where la the best shop to buy a pair of boots ? Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ! I always geb good value at Mellor's



BUSINESS NQTIORS ■ ~"*~"* . FLETCHER BROS' NEXT TEA COMPETITION CLOfcEg ON AUGUST 3:st, .90^ EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEYIE A PRIZi SEOOND PRIZE-Ladles 9Cb Railed Gold Watch vane _P . . . keep Its colour for 10 years v VWi° ™tea va ue £3 ; guaranteed to THIRD PRIZE~ Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Other Prizes LAMPS, LAMFWAfIEnSTcT For Our Winter's Trade, from .the Is Hand Lamp te the Hand.ome Drawlrg R«» Lamp at 65s * "WB» iSllfe^' HANGING LAMPS ' ROCHESTER; No 0 «iV, 7« Id TABLE T.&MPj IfewT -___W^_. , Nol „ 11*61 YUkel Plated, No 0 .HSBsrifet a'ziss9d, Not uP^P^R No 2 „ 14i8S 8* 6d, No 2 Hi mm- 9jandi2<6_ FaEdsorce Table lamps _No3^v "■•.' Chimneys to fit (he "iV j auijjo Extra Chimneya for aSr!«Jin_f' 5d ' BeDd Painted 22e 6d each »hS ve, 6 _,M,?B 9d, ana lOd, end Is 9d. All .hades 1«, la 6i, At*,,,,. . . our Chimney* are 2s 61 &xtr» Chißoceys for above lOd of the very bart quality __ gr*tom ___ftb ffiflSTMl v _X 1 IMpI 111 Wm DRAWING ROOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS *,fom 55j Frorr 19< oi 23, 2s 91, &2i lid each H^aii'fc^^l! J__Sisi *"?__-% /-^s* 3^s_b<_£^_ y«,T,yvgrtf_. C -Jftt_ f*^^j__Ll__^_ ___:__-- _~ "&■ 4. . - V -£** 5» V. J=-5_T -.P* -iSMf__^% w _-K'______!fcCQ3^_EC!S_^!.*V7i v«S3w Knr^ft__£~X_. (ffllfP^ _ n %Jffv3_^\l»^_?M_i_^f//!sWl^f, . ii pelV? *?»W _>/_) __Wip*_^_£_^\ 1 i___Xl__^ !/>&■ fliSe. 1' * i^*.. ** . \ ¥«M_ #// 'Al >i, \_^# Hand Lamps, as above la HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS '||| f^^^S| l"g* Exactly as shown, oomp'ete, 17s 6d eaoh J!_Wlm II n______,_l § * Others 25s to_29« each %3jß®^ *Wj ? r> BURNERS & WICKS -We hold Larf* Try One of Our Patent. Kerosene Pomps, Slooks of Bursers to fit, most stylet el if you wish to save money and annoyance I*n>p.-«o if your Burner is out of order, II Highest Teat Kerosene 4a 3d bin, 8s 61 oue W,U P** ° .?* °W a prioes range from 9d each Finest Oane Sugar— _ 01b bags 14s 6d, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water Wbite, 4i 3d per tin, 8s 6d per case. Flemington Factory Oh eso 6J per lb, Finest Akaroa Factory Oheese 7d lb Loaf heese s|tl, by Oheeae of 12 to I6lbe. 5 Tons Rock Salt to be leared at ii per cwt. 5 Tons Castle Brand jo srrived 4s 3d per cwt. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lb ... 02| Oatmeal, per 25b bag ... .„, 4fl New Seeded Raidne, lib paokeb ..0 7 New Srlianas per lb ",' '" t q 7 New Valencia Raitina, „ .. 0 s_Fineßb New Curraots .". ** nfi Rice, Sago, Tapiooa, Pearl Barley, New C ur rente .. "ft Split Peas per lb .... 0 2 " W CANDLES, SOAPi Price's National Sperm per lb .. 0 7 Sllkstone per bar lOdrerbcx 11 Bytheßox „ .. 0 6| L<*undrine „ 9J & lOd " it Parafin Wax, plft'n or fluted .. 06| Almond Scented 9d " * 11 Bytheßox 06{ Excelsior „ Rj' " * IB Eeotrlo Sperm per lb .. ■.. 05^ OI alienee tV *' * o Bytheßox „ .. .. 0 Dome, tie [[ cd.' " " i. Bedroom cr Piano.CandUsper lb .. 010 3 ( rown flif " *' S Price's Carriage Candles „  010 V ntorv " e,Y " "" A aj cr j j c   I.X.L. hORp ,• 4d, .   It And Hundreds of other Line- .... «,„„„„,, to meDtioll in thisVssuH FLET( iHZK BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREBI OHRIBTOHURCH,