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Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. TUESDAY, July 8. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Kotomahana, at 6 p.m.

ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS.

On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at 6 p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Railway time-table.

Mining.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Dunedin July 7

Returns j Sheddan's Waikaka Freehold, 48oz; Matau, 18oz ; Globe, 15oz; Golden Treasure, 13ozj Otago, 13oz; Coal Creek Plat, 28oz 4dwt; Perseverance, No Town, 43Joz; Upper Magnetic, 320z lOdwt; Al pine Consols, 21 oz lOdwt; Vincent Exten ded, lloz lOdwt; Half-way House, 7oz 16iwts; First Chance, 9oz Odwt 2Ogr; Cen tral Electric, 7oz 15dwts 12gr; Nelson Creek, 390z.

Dunedin Exchange sales: Alexandra Lead, 10s, 10s 3d; Bendigo, 7s 3d; Old Dunstan, 3s 3d.

Commercial.

Property Sale.

Mr D. Thomas reports having sold by auction on Saturday one block of Messrs Curd and Son's property at Lauriston, con taining 202 acres, to Mr P. Hanrahan, of Dromore, at £o 10s per acre.

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale:—There was a large yarding throughout, and prices were up to the average. Fowls—Pullets, Is 4d to Is 6d; mixed sorts, Is 7d to 2s 7d; ducks, 2s 9d, 3s, to 3s 6d per pair; geese, 5s 6d per pair. Pigs—Weaners 4s 3d, 5s fid, 6s 6d to 8s; Btores, 8s 6d, 10s to 12s; larger stores up to 16s ; porkers, 25a to 34s 6d. Cows, £3 ss, £i, £6 15s, and £7 15s, Produce— Potatoes 5s to 5s 6d per sack ; onions, |d per lb ; carrots, Is 6d per sack; wheat, 11 s per sack; apples, 3s 3d to 5s per case; Swedes, 2s per sack. A lot of furniture and sundries sold well. On Thursday last I held a clearing sale of furniture, silver plate, sundries, etc., on account of Mrs McKay, when all lots sub mitted sold at satisfactory prices.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 7, 1902.

The occurrence of another fatal case of plague in Auckland within the last (btt days, which had apparently not been offi cially reported, is a significant and un pleasant commentary upon the methods of the Health authorities in the northern capital. This is the second case which has only been made known when the patient was doad, and—in this instance—not until a private telegram announcing the fact, had been published in a southern paper. It can be well understood .that the medical profession and the Health authorities are unwilling to notify a case of dangerous infectious disease until its existence has been clearly established, because of the dislocation of business, and the serious In convenience to private individuals that must be caused by the isolation of contacts. It has even been suggested that owing to the natural anxiety of the public with regard to this matter of contact, some doctors hesitate to make known cases of any kind of dangerous infectious diseases that they may have in hand, as it might seriously affect their own practice for a time. Be that as it may, there is no doubt that rumours have been afloat indicating that, within the past few weeks, there have been cases of plague which have never been j made public, and have presumably, not been reported to the Health Department, i "We sincerely hope therelare no grounds for such ruraours, but it cannot be denied that the history of the plague since its recent appearance in Auckland, and of the manner in which it has been dealt with, is not cal culated to have a re-assuring effect upon the people of this colony. It would appear that the fear of interfering with the ordinary course of the affairs of life quite overcomes the fear of ■ the plague. Yet we know that in countries in which it has been allowed to establish itself, its results have been most calamitous. It is the duty of the Health authorities to see that no reasonable means are neglected to prevent this fell disease from getting a footing in this country. This leads us to consider the steps that are being taken locally to provide for a possible case occur ring here. We cannot provide against sucn a contingency for we are quite at the mercy of the Health authorities of New Zealand, and entirely dependent upon the vigilance which may be exercised in the ports; and even to some extent on chance. An infected person can easily, under the present arrangements travel from one end of the South Island to the other, for he has merely to report himself at the end of his journey to the local Health Officer, and fchere would b& plenty of time between his leaving tko place of departure, and the official report of his cojjdi&on, to spread the infection about. We may possibly be charged with exaggerating the position— and the risks ; in fact, when we dealt in a former article with the necessity for taking precautions against the plague, and com mented on the reticence of the Christ ohucch health, authorities as to the existence of the disease in Lyttelfcon, some people including the Mayor of Ashburton pooh-poohed the possibility of the "sus» picious cases" being plague at all. But nobody denies now that there were several cases in Lyttelton, although for tunately none of them proved fatal. The obvious duty of all the local Health authori ties in the colony is to take every precaution possible to prevent the disease from making any headway here. We are pleased to see that the Mayor has now quite recognised the gravity of the position, and has been very energetic and insistent in having pre parations made to deal effectively with any case, should one unfortunately occur here. It will be seen, on reference to the corres pondence between Mr Collins and the Health authorities in Christchurch, published in another column that the Borough Council has been asked to contribute towards the cost of the special Hospital at Bottle Lake. This is only fair, since the whole of the province of Canterbury is interested in the maintenance of a special hospital in a con venient locality during the present emerg ency. |$.oreover according to the Public Health'4,Cifc, ISGO, Clause 38, section 9 "the expenses incurred i^ spoyiding and main taining such common^omtai shall be ap portioned amongst (the lopm"H^iO}:lties concerned, in such shares as they agree' o'o, or as, in the absence of agreement a stip endiary magistrate, by order decides, after hearing the District Health Officer, .sad the local authorities concerned " and ; t fc&eiame,act indicates that the local authori ses ,fionc£WJ£d a^e Borough. Councils Koa4

Boards, Town Boards, and County Councils for all parts of a country not comprised in the boundaries of any of the foregoing. We notice that the County Council has been asked by the Mayor to join with the Borough in contributing towards the cost of the special hospital but unless the County Council can act in this matter on the same principle which seems to have prompted its contribution to the Coronation Celebrations and give a sum sufficient to cover the shares of the Town districts and Road Boards we do not see how ifa can be called upon to contribute. The simplest way to provide the Ashburton County's proportion of the cost and maintenance of the special hospital would perphaps be for the Ashburton Hospital Board to contribute what may be necessary on behalf of all the local authorities in the county. However this question of finance is to come before the Borough Council this evening, and will no doubt be further considered oy the Hos pital Board at its meeting on Friday next.

Local and General.

Sale of Threshing Plants. — Mr F. Ferriman reports the following sales of threshing plants :—On account of Messrs Watkin Bros, to Chas. Bennetts; on account of Mr John Burgesa to Mr John Gourley.

The Mayfield Estate —We are credibly informed that the negotiations be tween the owner of the Mayfield Estate and the Land Purchase Commissioners, for the purchase of the property, have fallen through.

Bachelors* Ball.—The annual Bach elors' Ball was held at the Ruapuna Hall on Friday evening, when about thirty couples were present. Dancing was indulg ed in with vigour until an early hour in the morning, Mr W. Coskerie acting as M.C. The refreshments, which were pro vided by Miss D. Sewell, gave every satis faction.

' Love's Coronation. —A neat little maga» zinc, entitled "Love's Coronation" has been forwarded to us. It is in fact the Social Annual Report of the Salvation , Army for Australasia for the year 1902, issued as a double number of "The Victory." It i 3 very well got up, the illustrations are good, and the letter press excellent, and the matter it contains will be found exceedingly interesting to all who recognise the valuable work of the Salva tion Army.

Begulating Officers' Marriages.—The Kaiser has issued an order regulating officers' marriages. An officer must have a private income of at least £150, and give a full description of bis intended wife. If she is a divorcee, he must supply details of the case.

The Queensland Sugab Crop. —It ia officially estimated that Queensland sugar crop for the forthcoming season will be 80,000 tons. This is more than 40,000 tons below last year's return, representing a loss of JE400,000 on the total out-put. Made in Germany.—The East India Kailway Company, London, has ordered thirty-two locomotives from a German firm at a price twenty per cent, lower, and with delivery twenty-five per cent, sooner, than the nearest English competitor for the contract. Combined School Spobts.-The silver cup presented by Mr D. Thomas, President bf the Combined Schools Sports Association, to the winner of the greatest number of points in the recent schools sports meeting, was to-day handed to S. Kingston, of the I Boys' High School. Kingston was first in the 120 yards scratch, 100 yards handicap, and high, jump, and second in the 440 yards steeplechase. The cup is suitably inscribed. The New Hebrides.—The " Courier," the Australian organ of French opinion in the Commonwealth, with a dual object of finding homes for the sufferers in the Martinique disaster, and counterbalancing Australian immigration into the group, advocates their settlement in the New Hebrides. It suggests the reconstruction of the French New Hebrides Company, and the development of land by hundreds of families, who would be specially suited to familiar conditions of colonisation in the New Hebrides. " Evert Saturday."—We are in receipt of the first number of a new weekly journal issued in Melbourne on Saturday, 21st June, 1902, under the name of "Every Saturday." The editor introduces the new weekly by stating that it is intended to supply a want which the newspapers of Australia do not, namely the collection of non-political news gathered from the press of the world, There are thirty-two pages of letter press, some illustrations, and the price is one penny. The first number is certainly interesting, and provides a large quantity of really useful reading, and one or two capital stories. It is the best pennyworth we have seen for some time.

News in Brief.

The Waimate "Times" says that the Rev. J. Dickson has intimated his intention of resigning his charge at Temuka. The Presbyterians have appointed a sec ond missionary—Mr Ward—in the King Country, and the Msnister of Lands has granted apiece of land on which to build a house for him. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy visits London aad Constantinople in 1903. At Timaru last week, a local caterer put up a very creditable record. He catered for no less than nine functions in three nights, and two of these—the two big balls in Timaru—he disposed of 2240 dozen sand wiches, cakes and cream goods, 700 gallons I of tea, 1970 bottles of lemonade, and 70 I quarts of jelly. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter .which thsy are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb, by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not go.

Wakanui Road Board.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the "Wakanui Road Board was held on Satur- { day. Present -Messrs P. Jones (chairman), D. Cochrane, A. C. Cameron, and J. Allen. ' CORRESPONDENCE. i Correspondence was read as follows :— From T. Bullock, complaining of damage done to road through overflow of water. — Held over till overseer's report had been read. From W. Meaclem re road-rolling con tract, and asking for an extension of time. —Request granted. I' rom D. Doak, apologising for absence, and asking for another member to move his notice of motion re road-grading machine.—Received.

From James Gibson, in reference to an amount due on contract for shingling.— Resolved to pay over 5s for extra shingling done. From Land and Income Tax Department, •enclosing matter re rating, etc.—Left in the hands of chairman to complete. overseer's report. The overseer's report was read and con sidered. The report stated that the roads | were considerably cut up as a result of the recent wet weather. In connection with certain shingling required as mentioned by the overseer, the Board decided to allow him to use his own discretion in the matter. DEPUTATION. Messrs T. Bullock and J. Hunt inter viewed the Board in reference to the overflow from the Wakanui Creek. Mr Bullock stated that the pipes were not large enough to carry the water, and were occasionally choked up. Another pipe would materially help matters, and the water would have a bettor chance of getting away.

Mr Hunt corroborated Mr Bullock's remarks, and thought the pipes would carry the water if no obstruction occurred.

Mr Bullock then asked for permission to put shingle on the Smithfield Eoad. After the deputation withdrew, the matter of the blockage to the Creek flow in the hands of the clerk to attend to; and that of road repairing as mentioned by Mr Bullock to be done as suggested.

Mr J. Bonifant interviewed the Board in reference to a road near Le Breton's road, Charing Cross. The road required tussock ing, and would be all the better for a little shingle. It was decided to call for tenders for the work, together with other works required. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to .£54 8s 5d were passed for payment. KATE. It was resolved to strike a rate of § of a penny in the £ in Nos. 2 and 3 Wards. ROAD GRADING MACHINE. In connection with the road-grading machine, the matter was left over until next meeting when Mr Doak will be present. Meantime more information will be sought respecting the working of the machine.

Declaration of Peace.

(By Chas. W. Purnell.)

Now the din of battle's done, Glint of sabre, flash of gun, Smoke obscuring the bright sun. Ceased the storm of lead to blow, Ceased the blood of men to flow, Bearing them to shades below. From the war-racked land upsprings Peace with her benignant wings, She the horn of plenty brings. And the memories of the fray Shall grow dimmer, day by day, By Time's river boine away. Yet some deeds, through History's night, Shall gleam on the inward sight, Lustrous with great valour's light. Long the nation's ears shall ring With the name of Maf eking, And its fame shall poets sing; And of that intrepid band Who in Ladysmith made stand ' Gainst grim foes on every hand. They the flag of England bore Victor through the stress of war, Where it oft had waved before. But we hear a mournful hum, : And the sound of muffled drum, \ As the marching troopers come, Bearing with dejected head, Step to solemn music wed, To the grave their honoured dead. Laurels wreathe Death's gloomy gate When the soldier meets his fate Fighting with bold heart elate— Fervent with the patriot's heat When, he hears the threatening beat Of the foemen'a coming feet. Nor less proud the soldier's rest When by vile disease oppressed He sinks down upon Earth's breast. But let this too mournful strain Yield unto a lighter vein, For the dead shall rise again. Let the nation's pulses dance, Bounteous Peace doth now advaece, With a happy, smiling glance. —"Canterbury Times."

Mayfield.

[From our own Correspondent.] July act in with a fall of snow, about three inches being on the ground here and nearer to the hills, but the weather has been very mild sinoe considering the amount of snow on the ground. The frosts were not so severe as they were the previous week. The Anama School Committee gave a social on Monday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new school, which started with an attendance of 15 ; Toys were given to the children, and an excellent tea provided by the Hekeao and Anama ladies. The fireworks provided for Coro nation Day were let off, to the great en joyment of the young folk. Great disappointment was felt in May field as elsewhere at the sad news of the illness of the King. Your reports of the meat market, as well as grain, will be much appreciated by country subscribers, as meat is a much bigger item than grain in our district. Mr James Ellory had the misfortune to get a horse's neck broken in the truck on Thursday.

CRICKET.

THIRD TEST MATCH

London, July 5 The Australians second innings closed for 289 runs, the remaining scores being— Hopkins not out 40, Armstrong 26, Kelly 0, Trumble 0, Saunders I, sundries 3. England, in their second innings, were all disposed of for 195 runs. Scores~ Jessop 55, Abel 8, Tyldesley 14, Maclaren 63, Fry 4, Jackson 14, Lilley 9, Braund 9, Hirst 0, Rhodes not out 7, Barnes 5, sun dries 7. The Australians won by 143 runs.

Of the sixty-five matches played, Eng land has won 27, Australia 25, and thirteen hare been left drawn.

The King's Illness.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 5 The King passed another excellent night. He is cheerful, and much stronger. The doctors consider that the King is now out of danger. Only one bulletin will be issued daily, beginning to-morrow morn ing- ( The Queen is looking better, showing scarcely any trace of anxiety. She drove through Hyde Park yesterday. London, June 6 The bulletin issued at 10 a.m. states that the King's progress continues in every way satisfactory. Washington July 5 ( At the Independence Day banquet, out of sympathy for the King, only two toasts were proposed, namely, "The King of Bag laud" and "President Eoosevelt."

The King's Dinner.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, July 6. Five hundred and sixty thousand persons yesterday at the various centres partook of the King's dinner to the poor. The Prince of Wales in the forenoon visited Fulham, where 14,000 dined seated at two and a half miles of tables. In the afternoon he visited the East End.

The Bakes and Duchesses of Connaught and Argyll, Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark, Prince Christian, and the Duchess of Albany visited other centres, and read the morning bulletins in reference to the King's health, which were received with intense enthusiasm.

A message from the King was read by the Lord Mayor of London, regretting that his illness prevented him from attending, and hoping that his gue«ts were enjoying themselves and passing a happy day. There were two thousand entertainers, including Madame Albani, Madame Nor dica, and the principal variety artists. The King is greatly gratified at the success of the function, and particularly at the reception of the news that he was out of danger.

Tomahawk Tragedies

Women Hacked to Death.

Perth July 5 A tragedy has occurred at Leederville. A man named Samuel Peters literally hacked his wife to death with a tomahawk. The woman's head was almost severed. The couple had been living unhappily. Adelaide, July 5 A woman named Pridale was murderously assaulted with a tomahawk at Hindmarsh, and sustained terrible injuries. Her con dition is critical. Her husband has been arrested on suspicion.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright London July 5 The militia selected for the Coronation have received orders to arrive in London at the end of August. The " Daily Telegraph " states that the naval authorities at Portsmouth expect the naval review to be held in September.

Coronation Visitors.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London July 5. The reception tendered to the Indian Princes and representatives at the India Office last night was one of the most bril liant gatherings ever held in London. Three thonsand guests were present. The Prince and Princess of Wales represented the King. Mr Seedon attended a Maori " Haka," which, was given in connection with the Botariical Garden Fete and St. George's Hospital. The performance was greatly appreciated.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, July 4 , A conference, attended by 700 Transvaal and Orange Colony teachers was held in Johannesburg, under the presidency of Mr Sargent, the recently appointed Minister of Education. It was resolved to adopt the Cape Colony code, and seperate schools will be provided for coloured children. London, July 5 The "Daily Mail" states that the Cabinet has decided that it is unnecessary to sus pend the Cape Constitution. Mr Reitz, a Minister in the late Boer Government, has decided to settle in Vamatra.

A Destructive Fire.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph -Copyright Capetown July 5 The British Government's stores of hay, oats and compressed forage at Delagoa Bay, were burnt down. The damage is estimated at half a million. The stores were uninsured.

The Premiers' Con ference.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 5 To-day the Conference of colonial Pre , miers sat for three hours. Sir John For rest, Mr Arnold Forster, Admiral Custance (Director of Naval Intelligence), Mr Brod rick. Major-General Sir William Nicholson (Chief of the Intelligence Department of the War #ffice, and Lord Onslow were present. Lord Selborne explained the Admiralty's views on Imperial defence. . Their proposals were considered moderate. The five Pre miers spoke on behalf of their respective Governments, and Mr Chamberlain, who presided, spoke last. The Conference had been adjourned till Tuesday, when the question of commercial relations will be considered.

The Philippines.

Washington July 5 President Roosevelt's proclamation to the Filipinos provides for full pardon and am nesty to all insurgents, except to those con victed of crimes since May Ist, or guilty of murder, arson, rape, or robbery. All seeker 3 for pardon must swear allegiance to the United States.

Fatal Shooting Accident.

A LAD SHOOTS HIS SISTER.

\ United Press Association --By Electric Telegraph. Napier, July 6. A fatal shooting accident occurred here this morning. A youth named Arthur [ Dean, son of Mr Louis Dean, storekeeper, I was cleaning a gun in the yard of a house and had fitted a cartridge into the gun. In trying to withwraw the cartridge the gun which was at fall cock, aceidentiy went off. Mabel Dean aged six years, sistsr of the lad and who was standing in front of him, re ceived the contents of the gun, the charge entering the groin. The girl only lived about a quarter of an hour afterwards.

The Trip to Fiji

Return of the Excursionists

United Press Association—By Electric 1 Telegraph Auckland, July 5 This afternoon the Union Company's steamer Waikare arrived from Fiji. Des pite the necessary postponement of the chief portion of the ceremonies on account of the Kings illness, everyone would appear to have had a thoroughly enjoyable time. At Bau the ceremony of leaving off mourn ing for Queen Victoria was witnessed.. j* bout 3000 natives were assembled for the dances and their disappointment was poignant. It is estimated that altogether close on 15,000 people were in Suva for the festivities that day. The postponement of all functions of a public character promised to spoil very largely the concluding days of the Waikare's stay but thanks to the energy of Mr Duncan, the Company's agent in Suva, and Captain Gibb, the remaining por tion of the visit was pleasantly and profit ably filled in. There was a picnic up the Tamavum river, where luncheon was spread in a banana plantation and a trip up the Rewa river through the great sugar grow ing district. After a great deal of trouble in completing arrangements the ancient ceremony of fire-walking on the island of Beagi was seen.

Precautions Against Plague

The following correspondence has passed between the Mayor of Ashburton and the Health authorities in Wellington and Chrietchurch. His Worship has permitted us to publish it in the public interest:— North Canterbury Hospital Board, Christchurch, July Ist, 1902. His Worship the Mayor, Ashburton— 1 Sir, I have the honor by direction of this Board to inform you that it has received a communication from the District Health Officer, Dr Symes, relative to the transfer of cases of infectious disease from Ash burton, to the Bottle Late Hospital, Bur wood. As yet, the question of this Board taking control of the Bottle Lake Hospital has not been considered thereby, although it has been proposed by local contributing bodies, the Hospital Board should be asked to become the controlling authority. In the meantime, I am directed to ask that in the event of its being decided that this Board should act as the controlling autho rity, and that it is willing to receive in fectious cases from Ashburton, will the Ashburton authorities be prepared to bear all expense in connection with the treat- I ment of such cases. I hare the honor to be, sir, your Obedient Servant, W. W. Miller, Secretary.

Department of Public Health. Head Office—Wellington, Ist July, 1902 Dear Sir,—l am glad to hear of the active steps that you and your Council are taking on the question of provision for infectious ! diseases in your district. I wish you every success in the Conference which you are arranging with the various local bodies. As to sending cases on to Bottle Lake in some instances this might be tho best plan, but I can easily see that cases might arise where other provision will have to be made for them, say, for instance, where a patient is very ill. In such a case you would per force have to put up a small isolation hospital in your own place. lam sorry my work will not allow me to journey south just now. I should have been glad to see you and the representatives of the other local bodies, and had a talk on the matter. Until I have Dr. Syines' report to hand I do not care to commit myself. I have no objection if he considers the course suggested the best; but, as I say, cases may happen of such a nature that you would require to provide something nearer home. I think you &hould put this quite clearly before the members of the Conference. Yours faithfully, J. M. Mason-, Chief Health Officer. His Worship the Mayor, Ashburton Borough Council, Ashburton.

His Worship the Mayor, Ashburton. As it is necessary to have a special Act passed before Bottle Lake can be used for the purpose of hospital I am adding name of your borough as assenting party. Bill must be presented at once, otherwise I should have given you more time. Please wire if you agree to this. J. M. Mason, Chief Health Officer.

Hie Worship the Mayor, Ashburton. Have included county of Ashburton and all Road Boards and Town Boards com prised therein in Bill. If they object they can be struck out later on. J. M. Mason, Chief Health Officer.

Who Made Peace?

A SINGULAR REPORT.

This very singular story is not discordant with a recent cable stating that it had been remarked that the King would be known to history as " The Peacemaker." A cable to the " Sun" from London on June 3rd said:—" Colonial Secretary Cham berlain had an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace last evening. There is j reason to believe that he is displeased with j the terms, which he considers the King forced on him. He has received the popular ovations for his statesmanship with scarcely ft smile. "He has said to friends, in criticism of the easiness of the terms and in the rela tion of the Coronation to the settlement, that the Government has been forced to sell the Empire for a circus. His irreconcilable Imperialist allies say large sums of money passed through indirect channels to certain Soers before peace was signed.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JULY 7, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN. ; in ii < ■) ■, H v '* •". A • % <5 JL .£. A' - J5..9 JL '' JLjL. * s LICENSED LAND BEOKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBTJETO2J, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be t had on'| application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. j A SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acres J\ of Land, Six-roomed House and tbuildicgs. The land is subdivided into paddocks, and is within easy distance ft sohool F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. FOE SALK 2| Acres Land, Belt Road, Allenton. ~%jl RS Randall has instructed me to 1* t Sell that very desirable residential site, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2\ acros. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked ■with choice fruit trees. Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School, ME T, d. HIGHT, in consequence of his having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect lan immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial. Brick Dwelling containing four rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN, " FOR SALE A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Sheller in good order. Full particulars may be had on applSca* tion to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. TTALF-ACRE of ground with House of \ a Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAK, Ashburton. SMITHPIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 5 Acres of Land within a very easy 1 distance of the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, I ASHBURTON. /"\TJABTER-ACRE of ground, with House j KrJ of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard, i F. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton. The Colonial Mutual . Life \ Assurance Society, Ltd TjoiiiCY Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephensok j iias been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tfcs Society is now issuing Policies con- • taining new and attractive features j guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of I which may be obtained on application to ! Henbt Stephensok, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christchurch. h."gresham. SURGEON AND MECHANICAL j DENTIST. | By Examination, October, 1897- j J'iKJHT years experience with E. G. and j F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and lnvercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms wpstairs from the entrance to Thomas' ijuction Rooms, Burnett Street. j Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold aad Porcelain crowns made ; also setß of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours op Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 166 ZP-CI4L NO fIGF. "WJ ANTED all about to Plant this Seaeo to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 Fntifc and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. JAS. POUTER, Clifton Nursery, I Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,030 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23



I P.IJSTMKS^ NOTICE * GREAT SALE OF BIKES. ONE MONTH ONLY. Wholesale Reductions in Every Department*. T N Order to make room for New Goods, we are holding a One Month's Clearing Sale JL of Bicycles and Accessories at Great deductions. Some of Our Special Lines and Prices :— Bells, various styles, from 6d upwards to 4s Repair Outfits 6d, 9d, and Is. Oil, Lamp or Lubricating 6d, Od, and Is Oil Cans (all sorts) at 3d, 6d, 9d ftnd Is Toe Clip3—We have about 30 pairs left' and they must go. Various makes to choose from, prices 9d to 3s 6d. Lady's Skirt Clips (English make) 9d per pair. Trouser Clips—We have grosses of these from 2d per pair Lucas' Candle Lamps at 10s 6d, usual price 12s 6d Blumels Celluloid Mudguards 8s per pair (light as a feather) Hall Shone Mudguards, spring roller, 7s 6d per pair, very easily fitted. LOOK HERE : Cheap Bikes at Last Special Line of 12 Atalanta Model 2 Bicycles. 5 Gents' Atalantas, Model 2—1902 parts, 7 Ladies' Atalantas, Model 2—1902 parts, any size frame, handle bar, gear, rubber, or any size frame, handle bar, gear, &c.; latest rat-trap pedals, beautifully enamelled, and dress guards. A number of these machineß plated and lined in gold and silver, usual are already in this district, and give com* price, £20. plete satisfaction. Usual Price, £20, BA&E PSICJE, £15 10s OasL sal, is PRICE Cast,. Just the machine for the hard working An ideal machine for Shop Assistants, man, who likes to get home for lunch. Dressmakers, etc., Easy Terms arranged if Easy Terms arranged if desired. desired, from 20s per month. All Machines Now on. View at Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton. W. Schwartz, Branch Manager. "sign writing. I HAVE secured the services of ME BRADWELL as Sign-writer, Gilder, etc. Mr Bradwell has been in the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Christchurch, as writer for the past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, as hitherto. ; j. wTITs oN, BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer- Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT \Jf R CHARLES CHAPMAN has been appointed Foreman of our PAINTING DEPARTMENT, And we are prepared to execute SIGNWRITING, GRAINING, HOUSE-DECORATING, and PAINTING in all its Branches. A competent staff of Workmen are always ready to send to any part |of the Town and Country. Good Work and Satisfaction, therefore, 1 cannot fail to result. j SIQ-NWBITING A SPECIALTY I Photo Muranese, Mirror, Kristelle, and Sheet Glass cut to any size required. I Orders Promptly Attended To. W, H. COLLINS & CO.. Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, House Decorators, and Paperhangers. 1 P.O. Bos 35. Telephone No 14 MONSTER | =CLEARING SALE.-— Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair I Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes [ The Celebrated W. 8., all sizos, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. ATiIOH GOLD KINK DISCOVERED IN ASHBURTON.—A Great Uoom fcr the District. iiiui ii wßina(Q) ii in in. MBLLQE'S Seal&ndia Boot Store, takes a Leading Fart. TheAshburion Public have Ion;/ ago discovered that by Shopping at Mel* lor's Z-alandia Boot Store they Save Pounds atid Pounds a Year. liemerabHr that MELLOH'Cs Boots ttnd Shoe? arc always up-to-date. Do not fonret that his Prices are very much Cheaper than any other Boot Shop in [ OOBONATJON CORONATION i Tiarir>£ Corpjjation w« intend to fiive oaf Ouotorners better valtis than ever* Wia-a !* *'faers an^ Mothers ! Ie will p.*y yoa to take notice of this. The following are a few of our Prices ; Men's gocd strong Ladies' Pretty Shoe,, *«>m Ladies' Events sho^ <*'«« ™«« •* ** >!'* Girls' and Boys' Boots from 4- 6d Ladies' Knt.iO" 1 Shoo?, wonderful wise, 9s;;6:J JVfeu'B quod strong Bluchers, Saild ! Ladies' Felt Slipperc from Is | And a thousand other Macs that cannot^.b^.ea for price or quali.y I Remember, there i, not a Shop inT^oT^ we give f;» •"/^^ : for so little money as MSLLOB. Remember, thrt J WW)E J ZyUnda ! Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, so if you wish to giro fepey »«d Rr °w ! rich, buy your BOOT 6 and Shoes from no other Sbop but J. MSIi LO B fS, ZBALANDtA. BOOT STOR". TancrtU Street,



Clearing Sale—A clearing sale of the whole of their cycling sundries and second hand bicycles is now being held at the City Cycle Works, Burnett Street, every line must be cleared by the end of July, and bargains now present themselves which should be availed of by all in search of any thing good and cheap in the cycling line. Tailoring.—The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and remember that our motto is always " satis faction."—Craighead and Berrtman.— [Advt.]



Sander And Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo* ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by teats made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and oth«i substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract and be safe. STANDISH AND PREECE.



J&ofcgraphers under the Royal patronage of the FMiie'aad Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, CHriStdlitirch. Wade's Worm Pigs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—-arealwayß effective.' is. boxes every where. I



The following are extracts from the numerous testimonials which have been received by the proprietor of Wilton's Hand Emollient:—"lt beautifies tha hands." "I always use it after washing." "It is the best thing I have ever tried." It cured a bad case of chapped hands in one night. Try it at once and don't be put off. Once used, always used. Price Is 6d. Obtainable from chemists and storekeepers everywhere bppke JSew. Venus



MERINOOLA. This is the name of a new cloth for ladies blouses, delightfully soft and warm, manu factured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It is made in a large and beautiful variety of patterns and colourings. " Merinoola " i 3 made from the purest and finest merino wool grown in New Zealand, This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for months in the sunshine on the open 1 and sunny downs and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to the cloth much of the warmth and mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids and delicate persons who suffer from cold I and frosty weather of winter, will find this i an ideal cloth to wear. " Merinoola " ready made blouses excel lent in style, fit, and finish, are now made in large quantities in the Kaiapoi Company's factory. "Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea^ land. Ask for it, and be sure the genuine I Kaiapoi cloth is supplied, 6 85Q



CURES CREATE CONFIDENCE It is the confidence created by the mag nificent results achieved by Impey'a May Apple that has caused the sale of this great and ideal family medicine to increase so steadily and persistently. Hundreds of families in New Zealand have discovered by experience that there is no more reliable medicine than Impcy's May Apple for con* stipation, indigestion, biliousness, sick headaohes, dyspepsia, insomnia, flatulency, sluggish liver, etc. It is a scientific vege table compound, and acts in accordance with the laws of nature. It gently moves the bowels, keeping them healthy and strong. Tt stimulates the liver, and rids j the bleed of all impurities. It banishes that tired feeling which comes from a tor pid liver, ana speedily restores health, energy and buoyancy of spirits. It brings ■ hope to the nation, for it brings good health. Sold by chemists and stores at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the -whole sale agents, Sharland andCQ n Wellington. Smoke New Venue Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Pigs, Is boxes. I Wanted Knowa—Th*t. for Coughs and i Colds, however severe, there Is nothing tQ Qompara with TUSSICK7R&