reduction. The leaders of the labor party and the Opposition, supported the reduc tion vote to £700, 00. Sir Wm. Lyne thereupon announced that he was prepared to reduce from about December in tha proportion of £62 ,000 yearly, and next year to bring down the estimates ■with a similar reduction.. On this understanding, the vote passed.

Musical Union Concert.

The thiiteenth subscription concert of the Ashburlon Musical Union was held last night in the Oddfellows' Hall. The audience was a large one, aud the concert ■was a decided success. The orchestra under the conductorsbip of Mr Eoraco A. Gates, played three items, " The Runaway Girl," " Killicrankie," and the overture to " Masaniello." The selections were played in good style, and judging by the applause which greeted the conclusion of each one, the audience showed a decided appreciation of the orchestral work. The chorus, under the baton of Mr J. Gillies, gave three items, " Who shall be Queen," "Wreathe ye the steps" and "Revels." The first was given with the beautiness the subject required, the unison passage of t9nors being very effective. The second selection, which was a ladies' chorus, lacked spirit, and suffered from musical " ennui." The last chorus, an excerpt from Macfarren's " May Day/ was fairly well rendered. Miss Clark was the only lady soloist, and her singing of "Leonore" gained a well deserved encore. A vocal duet, " 0 wert thou in the cauld blast" was well rendered by Misses Maude Barratt and Bauchop. This item was most enjoyable. Mr McClurg was very successful with his violin solo Aria oa the G string, by Bach, and was recalled. Mrs Donald McLean, Mus. Baa, gave three pianoforte solos, the first of which, the favourite " Andante in F" by Beethoven, showed the pianist's facility of execution, as well as good con ception of the piece. We wish Mrs Me Lean would always choose some such selection as the above. This item had to be supple mented by another one. A clarionette solo "0 Lovely Night," by Mr Mark Faigan, was well received and encored. Mr Sch wartz was very successful with his song " To-morrow will be Friday, " and we no ticed the absence of that tendency to shout which used to mar this gentleman's perfor mance. For an encore the last verse was repeated. A cornet solo," The Lost Chord" was one of the surprises of the evening. Master Stanley Jones made his debut to an Ashburton audience, and although quite a boy, his plaj'ing of this beautiful song was a revolution to many,his tone and phrasing be ing exceptionally good. To the most decided encore of the evening, the last section had to be repeated. A duet for cello and violin, by Miss Gates and Mr McClurg was a very pleasing item, and was played with good intonation. Altogether the Society may congratulate itself on giving a most enjoy able performance. The organ used in the orchestral position of the entertainment was kindly lent by Mr L. Owen.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN. .; United Pres3 Association - By Electric Telegraph—Copyright [Received October 3,9.13 a.m. LORD BRASSEY ON THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON. London, Oct 2 Lord Brassey advocates that some of the present Australian squadron be retained as sea-going gunnery ships for short cruises, instead of continuous service, which he declares is not acceptable to Australians. He says a force of ten thousand bushmon tinder engagement for general service might be raised, if the cost were borne by the Imperial Government. THE ORANGE COLONY'S GIFT. The contributions given to Queen Vic toria's memorial include .£BOO from the Orange Colony. ANOTHER STRIKE IN WALES. A thousand miners in the Pentre colliery at RhQudda, in Wales, struck as a protest against the employment of non-Unionists.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 3 A Maori woman had an unpleasant ex perience at the end of the week in going from Waikaromoana to Euatahuna, 14 miles when a heavy snowstorm set in. She had an infant with her. She made her way into the bush, where she remained nearly three days, without fire or food, and when she reached Euatahuna, almost dead with cold and exhauseibn, she had sheilded j the bady, so that it did not suffer. The woman has now recovered. Mr Bolton is announced as a candidate for the Pahiatua seat. The latest candidates for the Wellington City seat are Messrs James Godber, Liberal, and Hugh Cameron, party not stated. ■ Auckland, October 3 News from Cook Islands states that the Parliamentry party will be warmly wel omed by both natives and Europeans. Major Gudgeon is at Manganaia, fixing up some trouble with the native officials. The nature of the trouble is not stated. Major G-udgeon next visits Nine. Hawera, Oct. 3

The delegates from the Farmers' Union branches in the Patea electorate have de cided to organise, in view of the elections, and submit questions to candidates, answers to be returnable in a fortnight. Delegates from branches of theHawera electorate also met. At the outset there was a diversity of opinion, some delegates holding that the Union should not, as a body, support any particular candidate, but have a freedom vote for any candidate who stibscribed to the Union platform. Eventually, Messrs Dive, Astbury, nndParlane, were nominated by the branches. The questions will be submitted to all declared candidates, and a selection made at a meeting in a fortnight. Palmebston North, Oct. 3.

In response to a telegram from the Mana watu A. and P. Association relative to the probability- of the date of the General Election, if held in the middle of November, proving detrimental to the interests of the ghowpn November 12th, 13th, and 14th, thp Acting Premier has stated thut he will .see the fixture shall not be interfered with by the election dates.

Correspondence.

I [We do not hold ourselves responsible for . opinions expressed by our correspondents.] }

COLLECTING SUBSCRIPTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,— Collecting for charitable and other objects is instructing. I have this last twenty years collected something like near J2IQOO for various purposes, and I can safoly say that I never got i; 10 altogether during the twenty years from the good templars. "When collecting for a school the answer would be, " Oh, 1 have no children goiDg there," When for a church, " there are too mauy chniclies here already." Wlk-u for a widow, "there are a lot of other women more in need than this one." For a, sports Club the answer is "if you will knock the sports and racing Clu!>s on the head I will guarantee that I will give you ten shillings," but of course I never got that ten shillings. When I wa3 asked to canvass for (he Fallen Troopers' Memorial I thought I was going ' to score a point on the good people, as I commenced well with £1 Is from one (and if there is a good man living this gentle- J man is one) and I thought this would set a good example. But all the same I had ; no show. One answer was, " Yes, that is for a good cause; I will see you some other time "; another reply was," I will give you 5s on Saturday next, I am looking forward for that day to come and the ss, when I will have much pleasure in forward ing it to the fund if I get it. I am also looking ahead to see prohibition carried; then we will all have to be Good Templars when we can't get it. I then will be relieved from canvassing any more, for there will be no more money to be had. I have much pleasure in thanking all those who have so kindly in the past added to my list when canvassing for different objects.—lam, etc., William Sutherland. (Our correspondent is rough on the prohib: tionists. Our experience is that his remarks have a very general application. —Ed.)

Cattle Sale.

The National Mortgage and Agency Com pany of New Zealand, Limited (per Mr i Scott, auctioneer) in conjunction with Messrs Guinness and LeCren, Limited, re port having had a special sale of cattle at the Washdyko yards (the entry comprising 508 head of all sorts), at which the attendance was good and com petition for all classes keen, prices for fat stock being exceptionally high, and a good clearance of the total entry being effected. Of 91 head of various classes of fat stock entered, most of which were light weights, 86 were sold, the following prices being realised:—Heavy cows, =£9 5s to £12; good steers, £6 103, £8 15s to £10; mediam and light do., £5 12s 6d, .£8 12s 6d, to .£8 15s; medium and light cows, .£5, £o J2s 6d, £5 19s, £(i Is, to ,£8; light heifers, ,£5 15s, £6 5s to £7 2s 6d; springers sold at from £3, £3 10s; .£5 ss, £5 Us, £Jo 10s to .£6 17s 6d; 2 to 3 year steers and heifers; £4 17s 6d, £5 Is, £b 10s to M 2s tid ; 18 month steers and heifers, £2, £2 ss, £3 to £4 Is ; yearlings at from 23s 6d, 37s 6d to 4, r)s.

Sporting.

WANGANUI J.C. SPRING MEETING

Concluding results, first day :— Hack Hukdles—Levant 1, Glencoe 2, Old Gun 3. Dividends—£2 8s and 15s 6d. Putiki Hack—Aroha, 1, Laureate 2> Dick Turpin 3. Dividend—£l4 13s 61 Flying—Nioiti 1, Windwhistle 2, West guard 3. Dividends—,£3 Is and 14s. SECOND DAY. Wanganui, Oct. 3 There is glorious weather, the course is excellent, and the attendance good. Fol lowing are results :— * ■ Owen Stakes, si* furlongs. - Shrapnel Shell 1, Chasseur 2, [Zealous 3. Scratched — Niorti. Time—l.l 6. Dividends-.£5 4s 6d and £5 Is. Hack Flying.—Governess 1, Ganger 2, Waireka 3. Good race ; all started. Divi dends— -65 15s and .£1 Cs. A protest against Governess was dis missed. Hurdles, If mile.—Waiwera 1, Smithy 2f Stockade 3. Won easily; all started. Time—3.24. Dividend—£2 ].6s.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1902



Henry Stephenson TOSoSrOW. i will sell by auction -1 Ton Sugar. Good Quality. Must be sold to square consignment. HENRY STEPHENSON, 10 21 Auctioneer PUBLIC NOTICES. mRY HABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date _L Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 PUBLIC NOTICE. AS my lease expires on October 15th, 1902, I request that all moneys ©win g to me be paid at once to prevent further proceedings. All accounts due by me are requested to be furnished at once. C. SMITHEL, senr., 10 9 Carpenter, East Street.



BARING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1902 Preacher—Rev. C. H. Laws. CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90



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Messrs John Orr and Co. have a price list of general groceries in our advertising columns, which is well worth the careful atteation of every householder. PURE BLOOD, The claim of "pure blood" is set up by many people who know nothing of purity ; of course, such people imply that they are proud of their ancestors. The pure blood of the well-bora is more often contaminated with impurities that breed disease. The vital force of the body is the blood. Keep the blood pure and clean, and you will be )free from sickness. Bile poison in the blood is the great trouble of New Zealan ders, and bilious people are to be met with everywhere. At this time of year they are most common, and that accounts for the extensive sale of Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. This safe vegetable compound acts directly on the liver and kidneys, and expels all the im purities from the system. It gently moves the bowels, stimulates the liver, quickens the circulation,'and produces exhilaration bt spirit'sand eagerness for work. Sold everywhere at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the Wholesale Ageuid, Shadand and Co., Ltd., Wellington. If you have Pneumatic Tyres ypft must haf c a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant spurce of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than: the average price, it is har.dly to be wondered that this brand has become so, deservedly popular.—Adyt. E ( ypty person who hag tried. TUSSfCURA qayg' tine: game $nng. ji is absolutely Infallible in all cases. Glassware and Crockery, go to Stbange's .



EOK SALE-T.S. No. 257, contairing I acre, having two frontages on Annie and Melcombe streets. Also, —T.S. No. 104, containiag ; | acre, Thompson street next to the corner. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. TWO Building Allotment?, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lots 7 and 8, each contain ing -4-acre. Apply to __ T.J^JLLCHJK^ TO LET, DWELLING of five rooms, fronting Belt Eoad, Allenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



FuLljc •: ctices. The Annual .Tea Meeting t OK THE i ASHBURTON rUESHYTKEIAN J CHURCH, -%-KTILTj take j>We in the Oddfellovrs' TT ilnil, On Thursday, 9th October Tea on the Tables at 5.39. Addresses and Good Musical Programme for the After Meeting. Tickets, Is 6d, from all Members of Com mittee. 9 21



Fr edlander_Eros_ J Ltd l __ WEST STREET SALE BOOMS. SATURDAY, OCTOBEB 18, 1902. WE are instructed by Mrs R. B. Jeff to offer on the above date, at our We 4 Street Sale Rooms,— HER PROPERTY situated at Tinwald, containing'H Acres, with well built eight-roomed House thereon ; good orchard and garden. This property is situated within a few chains of the Tinwald Railway Station. Full particulars at sale. Sale at 1.30 p.m. B. FEIEDLANDER, 10 16 Auctioneer. Sale of Town Sections. SATURDAY, OCTOBER ißth. WE SHALL OFFER on the above date, at our Sale Rooms, West Street, on account of a olient, — Town Sec'ions No. 1013 and 1014, each containing \- Acre, situated in Cox Street, West. Grand Building Site. Eastern aspect. Particulars at sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1015 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18,1902 KAA ACRE FARM AT t^f\f\ OUU LYNDHURST. OUU /^AA ACRE FARM AT £*fk(\ \>\J\J SOMERTON. OW -|%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd' jJ/JL in conjunction with Messrs Gould, Beaumont and Co., have been favoured ! with instructions from Messrs Arthur I. Dent and W. J. Dickie, (who have pur chased a large block of land), to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Sale Rooms, their respective farms, viz: - Account Mb A. I. Dent,— His Farm situated at Lyndhurst, com prising 500 acres of splendid cropping and grazing land. The property is well fenced and sub-divided, is within about one a half miles of the Lyndhurst; Railway Station, close to public school. The improvements consist of six-roomed House, with kitchen and wash-house ; six stalled stable and implement and grain shed, men's house and all other requisite buildings, including sheep yards, etc. 150 acres are in oats and sown down— the balance is all in grass. Account Mb W. J. Dickie, — His Farm of 600 acres, situated at Somer ton, within one mile of railway station, on which is erected a new seven roomed house with water service, bathroom, also six stalled stable, implement shed, and grain store attached, new sheep yards, men's hut, etc., etc. 1 This Farm is divided into ten paddocks, all well watered, and fenced with standards and wire. 200 acres are in oats, and balance all laid down in grass. Both of these properties are well worth inspection, and are only put on the market on account of the owners having largely increased their holdings. Full particulars and terms at Sale at 1.:<0 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt»., 10 14 R. Friedlandeu, Auctioneer. . WEST STREET AUCTION MART.



NOTICE. OUR OFFICES and STORES will be CLOSED on SATURDAY, nth Inst, (Day of Atonement). 10 13 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Church of S.S. Philip and James, Waterton. THE Annual Parish Gathering will be j held in the Library Hall, Waterton, j on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th. Tea and Concert Admission 2s. Tea on tables at 5.30 p.m, Concert at 8 p.m.



CHAFF. T AM A BUYER of OAT SHEAF CHAFF, for prompt delivery. D. Thomas, lOjaj Ashburton. David Thomas



Clearing Sale LAURISTON. Thursday, 16th Oct. 1902 "TVTR D. THOMAS has received instruc- JJtJL tions from Me George Murdoch (who has sold his Farm) to sell by Public Auction as above, AT THE HOMESTEAD, LAURISTON, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock thereon, consisting of — "1 AjKC% First Class Half bred EWES, JL jjO \f 4-tooths to full mouths, with Shropshire Lambs at foot. Fat and forward Crossbred 01/U WETHERS. ~| fi First Class Drau Sht HORSES. Dairy Cow and 3 young Cattle. 7 Drays and Frames, Sydney Dray, Tip Dray, 5 R. and G. D.F. Ploughs, 2 sets 6-leaf Harrows, 1 set 5-leaf Harrows, 1 set 4-leaf Harrows, 3 Cultivators, 3 Cambridge Rollers, Duncan Grain, Manure and Turnip Drill, Duncan Grain Drill, 4 Piano Reaper and Binders, 3 McOormick do., 1 Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder, 2 Strippers, Chaffcutter, intermediate and horse power; water race Plough, Gorse Cutter, Broadcast Seed Sower, Winnowing Machine, Weighing Machine, Water Tanks, double seated Buggy, nearly new; Spring Cart, Oats, (Shaff, Seeds, empty Sacks. Salt, Cement, Tools, Furniture, and the usual host of sundries.



A limited number of conveyances will meet the morning train at Lauriston. Luncheon (11.30) Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 10 12 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. TOWN SECTION 334, containing J acre with cottage and small shed thereon; conveniently situated in Moore Street. First-class land for garden pur poses. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FO~R SALE. ~ DWELLING? of-seven rooms, verandah, detached washhouse, small stable, etc.; well situated in Cox street. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE MAYFIELD DISTRICT IMPROVED FARM OF OO Acres 3 Roods 8 Perches QO BEING part of R.S. 24907, with Dwell ing House and other buildings erected thereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hydes. Full particulars furnished on application Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE, at a Low Price.—Cottage Property, well situated on East Belt; high, dry, and healthy, being Lot 75, con taining i acre, with four-roomed cottage thereon. The owner is selling on accounts of having purchased another property. Apply to 11.I 1. BULLOCK. ,1L.!1.'.,'. --~ ■ -■ ■■■in—■« Friedlander Bros, Limited. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs.



OUR NEXT HOUSE FAIR TAKES PL AC X ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, For ■which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLINDER BROS. Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 • Auctioneer. Commission Bonus. WE have pleasure in announcing that our annual balance for period end ing 31st August is completed, and, in accordance with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per cent of the net commissions earned during the five months, commencing Ist April, 1902. Our many and valued Clients will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, and can be obtained on application at our West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. TTT7E have conveniently situated Offices VV to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. XTTTE ARE CASH BUYERS;OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage°in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and" Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Friedlander Bros, Ltd SEED OATS. \X7E have for Sale— Prime Canadian Seed Oats,| ] Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDEE BROS., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed EYE GRASS- SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd



WE have for PRIVATE SALE— - Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. WANTED— Good, Sound, Second-hand SACKS. . - Friedlander Brosi, Ltd. chaffT"~i XTTANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. Trust Money To Lend. TX7E have sums ranging from .£2OO to .£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4£ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.



Wanted, WANTED Kuown — Fish Suppers every Evening at ><rs Patehs-n'r Dining Rooms, HuVelock Street. JO 22 CHlMNEY~Explodecl bj "Soot.—Get J. Stags to sweep your Chimney. 0.-ders with Korr Bros. Tuma!o and Cabbage Plants for sale. '10 17 WANTED—Good Cook j two in family No man in kitchen. Good wages. References required. Apply Mes A. F. Roberts, Westerfield. TO LET—Blacksmith's Shop in Baring Square, near Post Office, lately in occupation of Mr A. Childs.—Apply John Orr and Co., East Street, Ashburton. 10 1 FRESH Crayfish, also all kinds of fresh Fish and Oysters (last of season), by : express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, Havelock Street. Telephone 9C>. ; -yrr ANTED KNOWN,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of ■ Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of i Sardines for Is, 3 doz Wax Matches for Is, 3 packets B. and P. Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles English Curry Powder for Is, 3 bars IX L Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap for Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring along the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburton WHY go to Christchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest | Seeded Raisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per Ib, New Valencia Raisins 4d per Ib, New Eleme Raisins, s|d per lb., 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, and all other goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. LARGE Size White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates from 3s per dozen j 40 piece China Tea Sets from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb ; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is :Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, lflb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb ; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2|lb tins Preserved Apricots, lOd per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



BUSINESS NOTICES. DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during the past six months, and I hope by strict attention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on "J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 4 : « Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TEME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriarty Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition.



Wanted. O" ANTED to Sell -Good farm of 200 VI acre-s really good build ings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. DUN LOP Vulcanised Tyro Covers 25s j Eclipse Hand-made Silvertoa Covers, 22ts 6d; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Swift Cycle Agents. "]UEW SPRING GOODS no"w showing. A-H New Prints, New Blousings, New , Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, nt H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street.



WE have in stock sheet celluloid for gear cases, etc. Price on appli cation.— Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. j -]l/rESSRS FLETCHER BEOS, are giving JkXJL eightpence per dozen for Fresh Eggs, until further notice. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shiptnents of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carbon and Co. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Beßt price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6d, 32s 6d, i 37s 6d, 40s, 455, 50s, and 555, including New 1 Easy, .F and N, Eclipse, Mouark, and Steams, with ball bearings. Gardening ; Tools of every description.—G-. Meddins The Peoples' Ironmonger. I 1 Q FINEST Fresh Separator But-1 ° ter, Willowby Factory; equal j ito other brands at Is 2d.—Cabson and Co., Sole Agents JUST ARRIVED. — Men's all wool Colonial Suits 25.«, 29s 6d; Tweed Trousers 5s lid, superior quality do. do. 8s lid, strong Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, working shirts Is lid, merino under pants Is lid, Samson braces Is, merino socks 6d, black and navy Cashmere socks Is, fine lambs wool socks Is, heavy ribbed Colonial Socks" 9d and Is. Splendid varietj Derby Ties (bought at a big discount) Gd, 9d, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, usually Is to 2s 6d. Clearing lot soft felt hats at Is 6d, usually 3s 1< d, latest frame felts (black or brown) 4s lid, large size bush rugs 3s lid. E. GIBBARD, Tanored Street. 9295 TVTEW BOOKS—The Herons, McGlusky; JJi Dwellers by the River, The Virginian, The Unspeakable Scot, God's Foundling, Hookey; The Conquest of the Charlotte, The Bond of Empire, The Work of the Sor cerers, The Diary of a Goose Girl, The His tory of Sir Richard Calmady, Cheap edi tions of The Prisoner of Zenda, The Papers of Tatterly, Massavins, Hamoris Match, and many others.—H. M. Jones.



OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS | ' OF SPRING-: : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened SOMETHING- new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4^d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPEB-Y CO. CLAEIDGB'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. T>EST accommodation and attention for J3 Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 : WE : THANK YOU. FOR "TT7"E are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out ' our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price of ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER,



WANTED — All Tennis Players Cricketers, and Sportsmen, to try a pair of our new Combination Brace Belt. This has all the quali ties of an ordinary Brace, and can be adjusted at will into a Belt.—Grant & I Moore, Saunders' Buildings. i "TVTO more ill-health if you wear the I JJi famous Health Flannel suitable for 1 Ladies' and Children's Summer wear at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d and Is lOd per yard. Grant <$ Moore, Saunders' Buildings. 8 A Per Dozen is what we are now offer ing for Fresh Eggs in any quantity Top Prices given for all Dairy Produce.— Carson and Co., Tancred Street. THE "Steams" Ball Bearing Law Mower ; a child can push it. Price from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan cred Street. T OOK DESK ! New Prints, full width, JIJ fast colours, 3ki; Checked Ginghams and Zephyrs fid, strong drills and galateas G-Ad. All wool Dress Serges Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid; Holland and Muslin Aprons Is, women's Cashmere Hose Is, new Luces, 4 to 0 inches wide, 2d, 3d, 3£d a yard; Art Muslins from 3d, Lace Curtains from lsS^d, Chenille Table Covers, fringed and revers ible, 3s 6d, at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED-— EveryonerequiringGeneral Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. N.B.—The business is run on ready money lines throughout. Best teims are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being very small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. E. GIBBARD, Tancred Street. -j^rEW SPRING GOODS now showing. Jl-N New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. Talk Sing —-Play. THE 1902 Model Phonograph to hand, direct from Edison's, per s.s. Titania. Also 200 new process Moulded Records. Beautifully loud, clear, and natural. Inspection invited. A. T H. WILLIAMS, East Street. WANTED Known—That Kerr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51b box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Keer Beos., Burnett street BOYS' Knicker Odd Pants from 3s to 4s 6d, in all sizes.—Grant and j Moore, Saunders' Buildings. j MEN'S Working Suits, will give 12 months' honest wear, in dark shades, SOs.—Grant and Moore, Saunders' Buildings. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to 1 serve you well, so that we may serve you ( again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. YATES' Reliable Garden Seeds. Season 1902. Collection of Choice Flower Seeds, 13 packets for a Is. Vegetable Seeds —Beans, Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Tomato, Pumpkin, Turnip, Cucumber, Beet, Vege table Marrow-—3d per packet, at John Orr and Co. TXT ANTED Known—John Orr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity.



HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 £»TP| AIR-TIGHT Bottles of Willowby OJI/ Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Sutton's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.—, Carson and Go. ' TATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk, I^arge stock 5 wide selection; lowst Iprices,— Oaksonand Co.



I JOHN ORR AND CO. i i ■ | " i ■ ' < | JOHN OKR AID CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST. i i . Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s 3d per tin, 8s 6d per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per 1b M 701b bag, 14s 6d. *&.■■■' FLOUR at Lowest Prices— OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... o 6 Salad Oil, 6d and '' nlO 2olbßag .. .. 3s 3d Castor (Morton's). 5d and 010 sOlb » " .. 6s Od Lucca, C and B, large  2 4 1001b,, .. ..lls 6d v ACID -Coutts'acetic, Is 9d and 211 2001b „  ..22s Tartaric, per lb .. iio Citric Crystals, per lb ... 2 6 STARCH-Reckett's per box .. 0 6 Berger's „ ... o 6 FRUIT- Lily „ .. 0 5 New Currants .. ... 0 5 Coleman's, loose, per lb 0 6 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 0 7 Washing Soda, per lb .. o 1 „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 0 5£ Whiting * 0 1 „ Seeded Raisins .. 0 7 NUTS—Walnuts, per lb ."* 0 6 „ Layer Figs ..  0 8 Barcelona „  q g „ Cooking Figs . .. 0 7 f Soft-shell Almonds .. 010 „ Dried Apricots  010 i Almonds, cooking, per lb I 2 „ „ Peaches ... 0 9 „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 Jelly Powders,assorted - .. n 6 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 j BAKING POWDER— „ Punes .. 0 8 Edmond's, large tins .. Oil Cheff, large tins .. 0 10 « Nash's largo tin ... o 9 BLACKING PISH D and M, per doz .. 0 4$ Herrings (Fresh) per tin  0 7 XT /, pertin .. o 2 „ Kippered,, .. 010 m .-^Mgett, Pertu» -— 10 „ In Tomato Sauce.. 030 BLACKLEAD „ Red, 8 for 1 0 Zebra, per doz .. 0 9 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 - Nixey s, per doz .. 0 9 Salmon steak „ .. 10 _, P o™> per doz .. 0 6 flats „ .. 010 £ lectoe Stovo Polish,.per tin ... 0 6 good „ .. 0 8 Enamehne, per tin .. 0 5 Oysters? per tin .. 0.8 ferine, per tin ... o 5 Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 -^Sg lreseryativp, Norton's ver tin 10 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Norton s gallon tins .. 2 8 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 "A f^AL-Gore, per 25lb,bag 4 0 Saidines, small tins .. 0 4 J»tin», per bag ... - .. 12 Sardines, large .. 010 per bag .. ... j." 0 wermma, per bag ...  \ q Hudson's Extract of Soap, 141b box 510 Qu ker Oats, per packet .. 010 9 Packets for 1 0 £ own Oats, per packet  0 9 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 Ginger, in jars ... p. 10 » perlb .. o S Currie Powder, C and B .. oil VVVT Capers. C and B .. Oil i&EL- Carraway's, per lb .. 0 8 Lemon, perlb .. 0 7 clothes Pegs, per doz .. 0 v Citron, per lb .. 14 CORNFLOUR-, - x * pL tte4 P T5n '" 3 9 Brown and Poison's per lb .. 0 7 Per 71b Ira .. 3 9 Saxon, per lb ..0 3 Maizena, per lb ... 0 7 CANTYnre_ ~ Haricot Beans, per lb .. 031 « rr. • t. i-n t j Morton's, T>t>i 71b box .. o'■'=■0 '■'=■ Sago Tapioco, Pearl Barley, and 'per doz -05 Split Peas .. ..0 2 Extract of Beef(Liebig's) .. 1 9 GOLDEN SYRUP, 2lb Tin 7d, 4lb tin le, MATCHES— " *' 1 9 7lbi inJfK 9?-' l? bQs in 3S 3d ' 281b Plaids, per packet ... 0 * 5s 9d, 561b tin 5s 9d 250 ss tier Dack«t, n in TREACLE, 21b tin 6d, 4lb tin Is, 71b tin Is lOOO^perToxid, doz Y. o}o 9d Royal, per doz .. 0 10 „,„,_, . , „ Safeties, large. ... OS Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 bbuS. 0 S Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 MACCARONI, per lb '.'. 0 6 Bloater Paste, C and B, per ]ar 1 3 per 41b box .. lin Morton s, per tin 0 6 VERMICEFLI, ber lb .. 0 6 „ ' ■ per 41b box .. 1 10 PEPPER,— COCOA—Van Ilouten'a *lb tin Oil i^Tins ... .. 0 8 „ lib tin 3 3 lib Tins .. ... 14 Auslebrook's,ilbtinlld,ilb HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 Cadburv's.^lb ,".* oio Hops, per lb 10 _i^ ' . -■ j g Ginger (whole) perlb .. 14 Fry's Homcepathic, |lb 4Jd]* Brown Sugar, per lb .. 02* iib 8R lib .. i' 41 Corks, per doz 0 2 CHOCOLATE-Cadbury's Jib Cake 0 7 » Peof°f!i t "'■ I Robinson's Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 SAUCE, 3 bottles for .. 10 Patent Groats, p« tin 0 9 " ft^' P i et if 9 "• } o MILK-Milkmaidpertin .. 074 „ Mellor's, large bottle .. 13 MEATS— „ L and P, large bottle .. 2 6 Corned Beef, Spiced Bee, and „ Tomato „ .. 0 9 Roast Beef per tin ~ 1 ri PICKLES, assortedl per bottle .. 010 Sheep's Tongues ti tt I 2 _ T - Capt Whites, per bot 2 6 Ox To D g«o,per tin ..3 6 BLUE, Keen's, perlb .. 010 Rabbit and Bacon, per tin .. 1 0 „ Beckett's, bag, perlb .. 010 Potted Ham, per tin 03 „ „ square, perlb 010 goAP v Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 Best Almond Scented, per b»r 010 Ammonia, per bottle ..06 08 Linoleum Reviver, per bottle ..10 " . " " Q ® Tan Oil -.. •• •• J ° Victory,per bar ". 0 6 Quick Shine, per tin.. .. 0 6 Toilet, 4in a box ... 1 0 Sand.Soap (Pearsons) .. 0 5 Monkey, per bar  0 6 n » i.S« sta S'3c*kesfor ] J Sapolio,perbar ... 0 6 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 Is and * •»,*«, Colonial, per bottle 0 6 Diflinfeotßnt Fluid, 6d and V.' 1 0 , Draught per gallon 2 6 1 Juno Tobacco, per stick Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 9d ncr lb 5 n MUSTARD, D.S.F,Fs .. 0 6 Q& J^fJis, Gd, Bd, lOd, '' » » |, s *• V a Price's perlb .. 010 " *s ."• * ° ESSENCES— SATT"Dairv7lb '^ 0 8 C and B, assorted •  0 9 SALT, Dairy, 71b .. .. 0 8 Colonial, assorted .. 0 5 w- M- JLiwf 8 " q JAMS—lib tins per doz ... 4 3 t- 5 W n, " n ? Raspberry, per tin .. 0 6 Linseed,^hole perlb ..0 3 strawberry^ .. 0 6 t- t B wh« '" ? t Preserved Raspberry, 2ilb tins 1 0 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 1 0 Strawberiesf 10 Raspoerry Syrup,per bottle ... 13 Tomatoes „ 010 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Sugarj per lb ..0 6 Fcuit Drinks (assorted) ... 10 Q^ or do .. 0 6 Lemonade Crystals .. 0 9 . Rennet (Vissier's) per bot 0 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren's •< 2 0 JOIN OEE AND Co. ASHBURTON