•Nt from the creek, would be, if not a substitute for the creek, at least a valuable auxiliary, and from a cursory examina tion of the ground, I should say that suitable intakes for race purposes might be obtained near either of the points referred to.

Meantime, the lower settlers should clear the creek while it is dry, and so provide reasonable facilities for the passage of the water to its lower end.

(Left Sitting.)

Hospital Committee.

A meeting of tho Hospital Committee was held this morning, Preseat—Messrs H Friodiander (chairman), Chapman, Davieon, and the Mayor of Ashburtom

Q3he monthly report was laid on the table. It was resolved that all outstanding accounts should be placed in the hands of the Collector.

It was resolved that Mr H W Barrett be appointed Collector It was resolved that a cow be procured in placs of the one which had died Tae Doctor's Report was read and re ceived:

The Qoromltitee then adjourned

The Federal Tariff.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, March 6

The Tariff Committee, after a lengthy discussion on tho proposal of the Government to abandon composite duties on boots and shoes of five to twenty shillings por dozvn pair, with fifteen per cent ad valorem in favour of fixed dntiee, agreed to the duty as nt first proposed, with thirty per cent ad Valorem on leather slippers at five shill ings, and fifteen per cent on boots »nd shoes not elsewhere included. The daty on purts was fixed at twenty five per cent, on rubber Bend Bhoes at twenty five per cent, and on infants' boots and waterproof clothes fifteen per ' cent ad valorem.

The New Hebrides.

Melbourne, March 6

The Methodist Conference adopted a resolution hoping: that Mr B»rton, when in London for the Coronation, would secure a fin»l and satisfactory Settlement of the New Hebrides question, and expressing the opinion that no Settlement will be satisfactory which does not bring the New Hebrides under the British flag, compensation to be given to France in some other part of Ihe Empire.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold oaweives responsible lot opinion!) ejcpronsed by our oorrairotidenta

BARING SQUARE.

TO SHE BWITOB

Slß,—Allow mo to suggest that two sides of Baring Square East; shoald ab once be asphalted. 1 refer to tho eaat and sooth, I counted seventeen women this morning, between 8.30 and 9, who walked the road ; and well they might.—l am, etc, Wm. Adams.

The Australian Swimmers in Christchurch.

Unified Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Cheistohurch, March 6

Web weather marred the acquatic cnrnaval which wob hold in Lancaster Park today, but the strong attraction provided by the Australian swimmers nevertheless drew a large orowdi Cavill secured two firsts and one second, winning the 50 yards invitation saratch race in 28| sec, with Gailfcy second, and the springboard diving, whih he swam Bocoad to Lane in the 200 yards invitation poratoh race. Line won the latter race in 2min 23J sec, within IJ sea of hia wi rld'a record ot 2mtn 22aeo. Uondderiog the cold, ness of the water, his performance was a remarkable one, Gailey swam second to Cavill in the 50yds invitation race. The four Australians competed as a team in tho 2Coyda relay race, but the handicap of 3Oaoo was too much for them* The visitora were very heartily cheered on the conclusion of the tneebing*

Interprovincial

United Pifeaa Association—By Eleotrio [Telegraph

Ohristcburch, March 6

By the Waiknbo, whioh Jeft today for London, the Styx Apple Company is sending 1263 oases of apples and 50 oases of pears to fche Agent General. The fruit, which is in excellent condition for shipment, was grown at bbc Styx orohard, where it waa carefully graded and packed under the superintend' enca of Mr Blackmore, Government Porno fogiet, who hat) affixed the seal of the Deparcmeni of Agriculture to eaob case A man named George Shave was arrested about eight days ago on c, charge of deserting from HM S M'ldura. Shave's oppearanoe ia absolutely identical with bhat of the deserter, witn one exoeption that a mferk mid to be on the labter's righb arm !s on Shave's left arm, After spending eighb dayu in continemenb the unfortunate man was seen by an officer of the Mildara, who at) once informed the polios that they had got) the wrong man, and he was liberated An elderly man named John Mankivell w&a found dead in Mb house ab New Brighton today* The deceased was living by himself, and he was last seen alive the previous afternoon. Ha then appeared bo be io good health. An incjusab will be held.

Rifle Shooting?

ffIHE TEKNTHAM MEETING

Tbentham, Maroh 6

The fifty competitors who had made Jibo highest aggregate seoree Jo tho principal matches, fired off the final stage tbiß after noon, 10 shots at 700ydB.' Hawthorne, who was seoond, only gained one point on Hyde, who won the championship. Tho detailed eoores are:— CHAMPION3HTI* Hyde, G. (Opaki), champion rifle b#t, gold medal giver, by the Defence Minister, and £25 .. •• 500 Hawthorne, (Karori), silver star, £20 .. 496 Loved&y, W.(Woodville), £15 .. 486 Klng,(Oam»ro),£lo Anderson, (Kaitangata) .. .. °<J I ! Ballinger, A (Wellington) .. .. 476 Carlson, (Auckland) 47b Maingay (Piako) .. .. ~ King, (Opaki) •• » *74 Bandell, R (Karori) .. •• *'* Anderaou, Kftifcangftta, tho highest scorer In the champion match, wins the Rifle Challenge Cup w.l** a score of 46 out of a possible 50. 1 March 7 This morning the meeting was brought to a close. Petheg (Rnngiora), C Perrin (Pal* mn-iton North), and R Bick^ntaff (Napier), fired off the He for the New Zealand Natives AtSßoaiatlon Cup, and it waa won by Perdu. Tfie South African match—five, six, and ten shots only, for New ZaaSand men who have served in South Africa —Young, lsb Contingent, £5, £86 ; Farquareon, Dunedin, £4 33; O'Neill, 2nd Onbingent, £5, 82; Davidson, Wairra, £2, 78 i Garlaad, 2ad Contingent, £1, 72.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Eleccria

Telegraph

Received March 7, 1023 am)

iVi elbourne, March 7

At the Melbourne Orioket Oiub farewell dinner to the English and Australian teams, life membership badges of the Club were presented to nineteen members, and a j purse of twenty-fivo eoveroipßi to each | professional member of tho English team. MftoLaren, in responding, said that after losing tho toes four times running, the Australians had done remarkably well to win four test matches. Ha was quito grati fied ab tha play of his mea.

Magisterial

ASHBURTQN- FRIDAY,

(Before Messrs R Aioom and WH Sub,

Ja.P.)

ILLEGALLY ON PKHMISES,

Leslie Kidd, James Urquhart and William McKeo, were charged wleh being illegally on the premises of Jane Elliott on the night of February I6th,

Mr Purnell and Sergeant Barlow prose cuted, and Me Watson appeared for the defence.

Aoouaed pleaded not guilty.

Jane Elliott, depused aa to seeing the three accused on her premises on the night in question, They ivete looking into the house. She asked them to go away, and they did co, but came back again, and stayed till 12 o'clock, She then sent for the police. To Mr Watson-— Waa eureKldd was there on that night, The constable came about 12 o'clock. The accused were r.here together, Knew all the accused by night.

darah Elliott, daughter of the laab witness, lived with her mother iv Moore etreett Remembered the night of Feb 16. Siw the three accused at ihe houee. Saw them at tha window first-. First saw them about five minutes to ten. They were there till 12 o'clock, Wav positive thati all the accused were there. Tney left before the constable came.

This was the oaee

Mr Watson, opening for the defence, submitted thaD the evidence was nob sufficient for a conviction. The defendant Kidd was at Waterloo on the night) when he was i-uppos?rl to be at Mrs Elliott's house. He Sunday, Feb 15» Wan in company with called the accused,

Leslie Kidd, who remembered Sunday, Fab 16. Had tea at the Buyal Hotel ; was in MoKee'a Company. Afterwards went with McKoe over the bridge. Then went with a man mined Leonard to WaterboD. The evidence of Mrs Elliott and her daughl er was not true.

To Sergtant Barlow-—Was usually in town on Sundays, Wm not) refused admittance to the Royal Hotel at 10 30 on Sunday night* If the landlord swere that this waa ao, ha would be committing perjury. Ueorgo Arthur Leonard, remembered Kidd and McKae. Aftarwarda saw Kidd on the bridge. Drove with Kidd to Shearer's at Waterton. He oould nob have been at Mrs Elliotts at the time stated.

To Sergoauti Barlow—Mot Kfdd about 6 30.

James Urquhart, one of the accused, gave corroborative evidence, There was no truth in Mrs Elliott s evidence: Did not) know her.

To Sergeant Barlow—Did ool) try to geh into the Royal Hotel on that night.

William MoKee, the other accused, said there was no truth in Mrs BlHott'<j evidence.

To Sargsant Barlow—-Wan not ati the Royal on that night.

The Police then called A Wtiittaker, licensee of the Royal Hotel, wlm knew the throe accused by sight. Siw McKae on hia premises at 10 pm and ordered him off, Wm, Meaclem engine driver, remembered the night of the 16th of February. Was in the aooused'a company on t.hat- night. Went home with MoKee about 10,15,

Thia was ali tfcc evid>wce for the defence, and Mr Watson addressed the Courti

The Bench said they were B»tiah'ed that there was a case of mistaken identity as far Ba Kidd wa3 concerned. Against the other accused, the evidence was strong. Then there Mr Whittakers evidence against MoKeei However, the Bench had decided to rivp them the benefit of the doubt, They would be discharged

This was all the business

The Presentation to the Premier

United Preea Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellingtonl, March 7 The Wellington Committee far the preern babion to the Premier has decided bo as-k the Ohristchurch Commibtee to act aa a Central Committee for the colony for the collection of signatures and subscriptions. Ib was also decided to adopt the Christohurch proposal fcbut) bhe address be bound in book form with all the eigGiUuras, and ib is to be presented in Christchurch

Fatal Drowning Accident.

United Press Asßocuation—By Elactrio Telegraph

Lyitelton, March 7

Charles Wadham, a fireman on the b.u. K&r&mer, fell from fche wharf today, and was drowned.

Sporting.

WANGANUI RACES

FIRBT DAY

Wanganoi, March 6

Concluding resulta — Cup—Noaette 1, Tortalla 2, Beddingbon 3, ' All eight started. Time 3min 2-gseo, a record for Now Zealand, Divs—£2 9s and £1 la 6d

Welter — Van 1, Bsan Ideal 2, The Hempie 3. Divß-~£2 17a 6i and 13a Fikst Hack — Trade vVind 1, King Edward 2, Loch Erin 3, Divs— £l lie and £2 93

Flying Handicap—West Guard 1, Fau#h a baH»#h 2, Calceolaria 8. Diva—-J32 2e 6d and £1 17a 6d

SECOND DAY

Wanoandi, March 7 There waa conaiatent r.kin throughout the night) and intermittent showers today, but nob materially affocting the attendance. Rogultß :— Autcmn Handicap—Queen's Guard 1, Bowman 2, Heriob 3. Won easiiy by a length. Crusoe was scratched. Dividends —£2 4a 6d and £2 19s Second Hurdle Handicap—Royal Con queror 1, Waiwera 2, haotonga 3. All started. Nea and Stockade fell; a slashing race ; won by a head; Dividend—£2 10a Jackson Stakes — Royal Artillery 1, QDerceiet 2, Sunfisb 3. Won hard held by ten lengths. Only starters. Dividend— £1 3a Hack Hurdles—Madman 1, Bones J, Mor.eng Scratched—Romany Lad. Div— £6 5a 6d Wbltbb—Liable 1, Halberdier 2, Froßt 3 All started

MINING

Dunedin, Match 7

Today's Silos—Boundary Creek 4s; Davis Bend 6d 3 die 6d; First Ohanoa 9a 3d, 9a 3d { Golden Eiver 7s 4&d, 7a 4|d; Meg and Anuio 20a 9d, 20s 9d; Nelson Creek 56j ; Riae and Shins 12i 94; Trafalgar 24 %

THE LATEST

Homi and Foreign.

United Prest* As«noiation—Hy Kleafcrio Teleßraph—Uopyrigh* ■ (Received March 1, 9 37 a.m) ' PRINCE HBISRY IN AMERICA.S New York, Mar 7 Prince Henry visited Chicago and the Niagara Falls. The Legislature of Ontario presented an address, welcoming the distinguished descendant of Quean Victoria, A SERVIAN REBELLION. IHE INSTIGATOR KILLED. Bemjkade, Mar 6 M. Alavanfcio, a distant relation of Prince Kars.georgevitch, and four others attempted a rebellion in Servia. Attired in general's uniform, ha indoced a few frontier guards to follow him, and attempted to seize the prefecture, He J fired at, and missedj the captain of the gendarmes, who demanded his authority,, The captain inflicted three mortal wounds on Alavantic, who, dying, confessed that Prince Karargoergevitch had prompted him. The latter denied relationship, and attributed the rising to the Government's machinations.

SOUTH AFRICA.

THE BOTHASBERG AFFAIR.

FURTHER DETAILS,

(Received March 7, 98 am)

London, March 6

At midnight, on February 23rd tba Boers rushed with a great mass of stock the position held by the New Zaalandnrs, overwhelming the pickets, Tho New Zsalanders made a splendid defenoe, but were caught Sn the flank and unable to use their full strength. They ware compelled to shift to avoid the furious fire of the other pickets of Now Zaalanders, and warned Captain Oox'a New South Wales troopa, who altered their formation. The Boers in the van pushed north with their wounded. The fight lasted an hour and a half. The Colonials used seventeen boxes of ammunition. Seventy dead horses were found in front of Capcain

Cox's position. The War Office makes the following correction:—Lycton Ditoly, a New Zea lander,waa dangerously wounded; not killed.

BOER CORNET CAPTURED.

BRITISH LOSSES DURING THE WAR

(Received March 7, 9 19 a m)

London, March 6

Field Cornet Jan B6eter, with twelve ofchßre, wan captured In the Orange River Colony.

The Standard Hbafcea that) Steyn and De Wet are conferring with Botha in the Utreohb district).

Since the beginning of the war tho British losses have been 489 officers and 4956 man killed, 1752 officers and 20,096 men wounded, 304 offioero and 13,030 men died of diseaael The death from all caaaea totalled nearly twenty one thousands

ROOSEVELT RELIES TO HELP THE BOERS.

Washington, March 6

President Roosevelt received Weasels and Wolmarana as private eitissens. He declared that) America could nob aid would not interfere in tho war,

ANOTHER NEW ZEALANDER ILL.

Wellington, Maroh 7

Government ie advised that Sergeant W Shaather, Sixth Contingent, of Auckland, is dangerously ill of entorio at Wakkejßtroom,

The Plague.

Rocaived March 7, 1023 am'

Brisbane, March 7 A youth named Clarke has the plague.

Australian.

Received March 7, 10,23 a m MAN MURDERS HIS SWEETHEART. Meleoubne M&roh 7 A man named Lynoh gave himself up to the police, and stated he had cut the throat of a girl named Manor, in the Melbourne Cemetery. He declined do give his reasons for visiting the cemetery. The dead body of the girl wna found with wounds in bhe throat and side. Lynoh haa been arreßted. Deceased aod he ware lovers, ODHE NEW CABLE The General Manager of the Cable Com pany has informed Mr Barton that work of laying will be commenced on the lObh insb* All the arrangements areßatisfaobory OBITUAEY Hobaut March 7 Obituary—Mj F W Piasss, member of the Federal House, of pneumonia.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, March 1 Sir James Prendergast has been appointed Chairman of the Bank of New Zealand in succession to Mr J R Blair, who has resigned. The Cabinet) has decided thai? the 24th of May, the late Queen's birthday, will not be a public holiday in future. Two tenders were received by the Government for direct service to South Africa. One from the Blue Star line, Liverpool, and one from the Union Company, as agents for the New Zealand and South African Company. The offer of the Bine Sfc»r Company is for 11| knot boats running ironbhly, and the Cabinet decided to accepfa Ib, if certain details can be satisfactorily ar ranged. The As?ent-Goneral haa been Instructed to g&b certain information with a view to the offer being accepted.

SHE ASHBURTON OTAKDIAN: IRIDAY, MAKCfI 7, 1902



We underntian<* fcbafc the firm of Tribe & Co, outfitters, High Street, Ohristohuroh, made a very advantageous deal laHb week. Being aware that the firm of Bradbury ami Co, merchants aod inanufsoturera ot Lion fiel'd Street), were about to cuter into liquidation. Tribe and Co. made them » eportlng cffsr, which waa accepted, for the 'pick 1 of cbeir new goods. They made a very largo purchase, and wo ara informed will bo able to sell for leas than tha manufacturers' coab, and then make ft satisfactory profib. The sale Btebs en Friday nest), Maroh 7, o «



CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE, , Don't disregard the sharp and prompt warnings of m.tnre. When there ia an excess of uric acid in the system natnra will reveal the fact, and if prompt stepa ] are not taken to eliminate the poison acute aiad chronic Gout will be the resalb. With the first) signs of Rheumatism ot Gout remember that the G reafc Canadian Seaweed QutQ Js a osrfcala remedy,—AdvbJ



QPEOIAL ENHI RI, SATURDAY, MAKCH Bth. Good Spriog Trap, 4) Sets Light Harases, 1 Seb Garb H&meßß, Breeohing, Etc. Cooking Range, just new; quantity empty Saaks, etc, etc Also, Furniture, Fruit, Sundries, Etc. 3 74 HENRY STEPHRNSON. FOB SULLEJ 13/ ACRE land with dwelling of 4 rooms, | /4 scullery, VVaahhouee, etc, Hatnp- \ stead ; also good stable ; price low. Easy terma can be arranged, ' Apply 369 HENRY STEPBTBNSON j ll—llWllMlll———Mini—■—■■ 1 ENTERTAINMENTS. A RRIVBD BY SPECIAL TRAINS WIBTH BKOS.' HUGE CIRCUS AND WILD ANIMAL JiXPOSITION, HIPPODROME, OIRQUS, AND MENAGERIE, And WILL OPEN in ABHBURTON TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY, MARCH 7th. ONE NIGHI ONLY. A Revelation in Wild Akimal Trainin© — Mona. Eahoul'u Great Tiger Act, Two Tigers Harnessed like Horsea to a Chariot, and driven by a third in a mammoth steel cage erected around the ring. The only Bounding Jockey (Tiger In the World. The only Boxing Ponies in the World* The only Bucking b lephant, Tha ouly Riding Bear. The only Dkn of Trained Fobest Bbbd Tigers, Absolutely the Best Riders ever Been. The Fines! Trained Horses in tha World The Greaceso (Jonvocation of Abknic Talent. THE CELEBRATED WIRTH BR®3. in an ENTIRELY NEW and UP TO DATE CIRCUS and MENAGERIB. 3 4 PRICES-4s, 3s, 2a. Sporting 1. ASHBUKTOJN TROTTING f(LUB, ROTTING OLUB, AUTOMN MEETING SO BG HBLB ON 24th APttXL, 1902. (Under Rules of the New Zealand Efobting Association) PBOGBAMME; 1—12:30 p<m—• Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys. Nomination, 103; acceptance, 10a Two milee 2—1:15 p.m—District Handicap (saddle), of 20 aova ; secoud borso 2 aovs from iho stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of residents in ths Aehburooa County, and must have been owned and traiuod in the district prior to January 1, 1902. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. Ouo mile and a half 3—2 p m— Lagmhok Handicap (hftrneaß), of 30 Boys ; second horse 5 nova fiom the stake. Nomination, 15j; acoeptanco, 15b. Two miles 4—2.40 ii;m— Handicap Selling Rack (saddle), of 20 tsove. The winner to be Bold by auction immediately ufnor the riae, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 10<; acoeptanoe, 10- j. One mile and v, half 5—3:15 p.m—Lames' Bracelet Handicap (saddle), of 10 soys, and Braoeleb value 10 sovb; seaond horae 2 soys from the stake. All horsea to be nominated by ladies. Amateur riders, to bo approved by the Oommitteo. Names of riders to be lodged with nomination. Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 10b: Two miles 6—4 p.m—Ashbubtok Handicap (saddle), of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Two miles 7—4:30 p.m—Fairfiblb Handicap (har ness), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 aove from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. One mile and a half B—s p«m —Dash Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys from the staket domination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. One mile NOMINATIONS, ecooropanied with pedi gree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colours of riders, also the neocsaary amount in cash, muab be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, by 9.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, April Bth Owners are reminded that, in accordance with Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association, no Nomination will be valid nor will any horse, under any circumstances, be handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at time of entry. All riders or drivers mush wear proper racing costumes HANDICAPS will be declared on or about TUESDAY, April 15 ACCBPTACES will cloae at 9.30 p.m on SATURDAY, April 19, at the Secretary's Office, Burnett Street, Aehburton All Stakes paid in full G J STYOHE, 3 78 Secretary Public Notices. WINSLOW SPORTS AND RAGING CLUB. A MEETING of Member will be held at the Winalow Hotel on SATURDAY, March Bth, 1902, at 8 p.m. BUSINESS : Arrangement of Programme for fchia year's Meeting, and other very particular Business. W. SIMPBON, 3 63 Hon. Secretary FIRST Prize Hams and Baoon—Roll Bacon 7|d by roll or 8d per Ib, Mason's Uhrystalla for Lemonade, per bottle Is j Lime Juice, per bottle Is; Lemon ! Squash, per bottle Id ; Raspberry Syrup, per ■ bottle, Is 3d ; Baepberry Vinegar, per botitle, Is 3d. All kindo Peek, Frean's English Biscuits in stock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—ab John Okr &Co. WANTED KNOWN—That lam prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and Gaßfibting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Gold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking, Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Repairs, those Sportsmen who require their Gunß repaired by an Expert should bring them to mo early, aa the season is cloae upon us, WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Nexfe Door to Olub. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfitter & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship 3 51 BE wise and save money. Bay your Boots and Shoes afe Mbiaok's, Nofcw — Zealandia Boob Store. i



The Boston Concert Company. This talented Company appeared fit the Oidfellows' Hall Ids 1: evening, the audience beins! eoinowhab Btnall, owing doubtless to tho unfavourable weather* It was, however, thoroughly appreciative of the excellenb programme submitted. Walthar is undoubt edly one of the most accomplished violinists ever heard in Aehburton, and his skill ia haadling hia iDßfcrument—whioh by the way is a superb one—being exhibited in a moat remarkable manner. In the difficult) and brilliant music of to that eld and sweet mslody—• The Last Eoae of Summer,' he was equally at home, and equally effective; A very striking performance waa what Hoimded like a violin duet, yet played on the one Instrument, and another waa a clever invitation of the bagpipes. Madam Lilian Walther sang with great taste and expression, and all her numbers were encored, she fully sustained thn reputation whioh she has earned in other places and justified onr remarks in introducing the Company to our readers. Of Mm Beatrice Walthee the pianist, it ib suffioienb to say that we have seldom beard in Aehburton a more finished player. Her soloa and her work ac accompanist exhibited talent of a very high order. In the latter capacity she possesses the somewhat rare gift o? sympathy with the person ahe may be accompanying, and her delicate touoh whil^ Mr Walther was playing the ' Laab Rose of Summer' showed admirable iaefco and judgment, Xi Oyrus Brownleo Newton, the ' Imper souy-tor,* is an artlab of rare skill, and his acting ia the vwioue characters he assumed daring th-s eveniag was really superb.' He kept the .udienae oontiually amused, and was on one oocaeion recalled twice. AH the mombers of the Company were suooescful in commanding enthusiastic oucorea, whioh they very politely responded to, fflliey left) by ?iw aofflth ezpseaa boi3»y»



I Tenders, UNITED DISTRICT CHARITABLE AID BOARD, nRENDERS, addresßoi feo the Chairman, ,i_ Aehburton Home Committee for Sup plies to the Old Mao's Home, will be re ceived up to 5 pit) of MONDAY, 17th Marchj mat, at the Home, Ashburton, where forme and particulars can be obtained. Each tender must contain the required amount of deposit in Bank Notes* The lowest orany tender rot naoesearily aooepted, By Order, THOS. 0. N ORRIS. Secretary bo the Board. Ohnatohurcb, 3rd Marob, 1902 3 47 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT!) OF NORTH OAN33EB BURY. mENDERS are Invited foe bfae removal X and reinstating of the Newlauds School ab Fairfeon. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of Mb John Obb, Ashbur ton, and ab the Offioa of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to;. the Secretary of the Board, will be received nob later than 4 p m, on TUESDAY, the 11th current; The lowest or any tender nob necessarily aooepted. H 0 LANE, Secretary Chrißtohuroh, 4fch March, 1902 5 55 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH OANTER BURY. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for ramovlng Newiand School to Fairton, and for Repairs and Painting at Willowby* Eaiing, Kyle, and Tinwald9 Plane and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and also at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Senders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 11 am on WEDNESDAY, the 11th Maron. (The lowest or any tender nob neoeasarily aooepted; H G LANE, Secretary sbh March, 1902. 3 77 PUBLIC NOTICES. myPBWRITER for Sale; a Blickenstaff JL Maohine in perfect) order; little used and Cheap.—W W White, Saunders' Build- Ings ___^ • 3 45 ST. STEPHEN'S CHUROH. FOUETH SUNDAY IN LENT, March 9. HARVEST Festival—B.3o am, Holy Communion ; 11 am, Matins and Holy Communion ; 3 p tn, Service &fc Dro* more ; 630 p tn, Choral Evensong. The offertories ab all services will bn devoted to tho Church Building Fund, •' Nob grud* glngly, or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver."- (2 Cor, IX, 7). "He who eowoth sparingly ahall reap also sparingly, and he which sowebh bountifully aball reap also bountifully.—(2 Cor, jx, 6) R A WOODTHORPE, 3 42 Vicar BE DANIEL KELLAHAJ^ DEO EASED. ALL Acconnfcs against the Estate of the Lato Daniel Kellahan, of May- 6eld, Farmer mast bu rendered in detail before the 15cb March, to THE TRUSTEES c/o Mrs D Kelkhan, j 3 81 Mayfield. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of tho Public Reserves Acb, 1885, '. Clauses 5 und6, that the Aehburton Domain will bo sot apart for the Sb Patrick's Sports Day Sports Association's Sports, on THURSDAY, the 20 h d«y of March, infit, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, v;z:—For Children under the age of 10 years, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, 6d; for oach pernon of the oge of 16 years and over, Oae Shilling. W. H. COLLINS, Ohahni n A a l.burton Domuia Board tfaroh 7th, 1902 3 82 The Boot Palace. YY7E H&VE JUST OPENED UP FOR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladies' and Gent's English, American and Colonial 1 BOOTS & SHOES. Gent's Football, Cycle, Evening, Cricket, Tennis, and Bowling Shoes always in Stock. Ladies' Walking Boobs and S.'ioes in New Style and great Varieby. Ladies' Evening Shoes in various Colourß, : Children's School Boots and Shoes a ! Specialty, Repairing done ab shortest Notice |W. SPARROW, Corner East and Moore Streets, i 3 70 ASHBURTON. BENJAMIN Gam stops coughing, Isosens phlegm, allays that irritation. Suits youog or old: y ADIES 1 The wonderful • Daydream' JLj Corset for 5s lid during the sale.— Pearoe's Drapery Sale trTHE CORNER" ASHBURTON. mCANTLBS, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASOM NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in full swing-, especially from our Large Job Purchase of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NOftTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE OORNBB,"



; DAVID THOMAS CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, MAUOH Bth ON aooouQt of she web weather, tho clearing sale of fu-niiure, me, on account H S Drummond, Esq, which was to have been held Today, baa been postponed until SATURDAY, March Bcb, in the ARCADE. Full particular in last Saturday's Guau DIAN. Sale at 12 o'clock S 72 D THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE* FREEHOLD BLOCKS^ OF LAND AND SHARES. SATURDAY, MARCH Bth, 1902 MR D* THOMAS (ia conjunction with Mr F Febriman) has received in. afctuobionu from the Administratrix of the Eabate of the Late Mr Arthur Wilson, of Winslow, to Sell by Pabllo Auction, on SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, 1902, The following Desirable Blooks of Laud and Shares, viz:— The Homestead Block, containing 160 Acres of good Land, fronting on the Main South Road, and being R.H 16467 and 21976. There is a comfort able Cottage of 7 rooms, Orchard, Stable, Cowshed, etc, upon it. The land ia in good heart, and all laid down in English grasses, well fenced, and watered by County water races; thoroughly improved, and ia oloae tc Railway Station, School and Post Office. Also, — 30 Acres, being Lot 12, Part of Reserve 350, Tinwuld, ring fenced, good land, well watered; jaafc laid down with English grasses. Also, — 40 Acres, being Lot 25, part) o! Reserve 350, three miles from Tinwald, ring feaced, and in English gratis. Also,— ---2 Shares la Canterbury Freezing Works. Also, — 2 Shares in the New Zealand Farmers' Co.operative Association Sale at 2 pirn sharp D. THOMAS, 2 119 Auctioneer. BULLOGK'S ARCADE. Saturday, march 8,1902 FREEHOLD TOWN PROPERTY. MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Mb F Fehbiman) has received instructions from the Administratrix of the estate of the late Mi.* C Rimington to Sell by Public Auction, viz— 1 Acre 2 roods 29 perches, together with ! new House of 5 rooms, trap bouse, ; Btable, fowl run, garden, etc, situated ; on tho North West Town Bolt, (idjoining Captain Coleman'sj, being vol 45 folio 294, tol 39 folio 42, vol 30 folo 64 L*nd Transfer Sale at 2 o'clock DAVID THOMAS, 3 31 Auctioneer AtiOADE horse fair; FBIDAY, MAtiCH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will bo hald on tha abova date, for which I am now receiving entrioj. 2 98 D THOMAS aiimimMm—miniiiiiiiuii.M»ira«» ■ n iimmuwmiiotiiiib j FRIIfiDLANDER BROS, LTD " TINWALD YARDS. ™~_ ! TUESDAY, 11th MARCH., 1902 WE "hall offer on account Mr Donald Frazar, of Shepherd's Bush,— "I /"\/~\/~\ Thresquarterbrod Two Tooth IUUU EWES, well grown, and in good condition FRIEDLANDEE BROS,, LTD., R FRIEDLANDER, 3 40 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, 1902 WE Shall Offer on aacounfc of E Hkr bing, Esq., Alford Estate, the following First! Claaa Horeea:— I Bay Draught GELDING, Prince, by Van' quisher B»y Draught MARE, 4yrs, by McArthar, with foal ab foot by General White Chestnut MARE, 4?rs, stinted to General White Bay Spring Dray Mare, by The Waif The above are all first class workers, and can be thoroughly recommended ; alao, Bay Harness MaRE, syrs, perfectly quieb Mr Herring having moat; of his land in grass, is ourtailing his Horse Teams, and are sold for no other reason Also, on acoount of other Clients,-— 3 Good Draught MARES and GELDING Sale at 1 o'clock FEIEDLANDER BBOS, Ltd, 3 43 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED., TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY, MARCH 11th, 1092 HPEOIAL ENODRIES,- Aocoonb A E Pbache, Es<j 4 ,- ---1 f\f\f\ HALFBRED EWES, sound IUUU mouth QAA H&LFBRED WETHERS, O\J\J 6 and 8 toobh Aooount E. Hkriukg, Esq (Alford Esbate), Hie Annual Draft of ar\ f\ Half bred EWES, sound mouth AH the above are reaiiy good Halfbred Sheep and in good condition, and we oan confidently recommend same to all those requiring first class sheep, T F GIBSON, Manager 3 66 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer 33HE N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Lroi MAYFIELD YARDS. OPENING BALM, MONDAY, MARCH 17th WE Shall be ia attendance at the above Fixture, and will be pleased to receive Entries T I GIBSON, Manager 3 80 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer TTTANTED KNOWN—That a big linn VV of Lace Curtaiaa we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, ia fu!l of really nice gooda at tempting prices. Full display iv our windows—Mitchell & Turnbb. ~ Suooke Hew Ye«aa



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