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HOME AND FOREIGN.

« United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Nov. 4, 9.12 a.m. Viljoen's Offer. London, Nov. 3. Vilioeu enquired of L<u-d Roberts whether the I'oers might offer their services in Somaliland, adding that if acceptable he might also proffer his services. Outbreak of Cholera. There is a serious outbreak of cholera.at Gaza, Lydda, and Jaffa, in Palestine. Medi cal help and food is scarce, and great dis tress prevails. The Doukhebors in Canada. Ottawa, Nov. 3 The mounted police follow the Doukho bors, many of whom dropped exhausted, and asked to be carried in litters with their co-religionists, fearing they might miss Christ's second coming. Chinese Murderers Punished. Pkkin, November 3 As a result of Sir E. Satow's demand, an edit't orders the beheading of the military j officials who refused protection to Messrs Bruce and Lewis, and the permanent dis qualification of other officials, including the Prefect, with the banishment of a number of subordinates. Received Nov. 4,9.18 a.m. Girdling the Earth London, November 3 Mr Fleming has sent to Lord Minto two cablegrams girdling the globe. One going easterly occupied 625 minutes, the other westerly, in 810 minutes. The Pacific Cable. New York, Nov. 3 The New York " Tribune " congratulated Great Britain on the majjnificient achieve- merit in tfie completion of the cable, which is an incentive to America. Judge Lynch. Four thousand whites and negroes at Darling, Mississippi, burned a negro at the ' \ stake, who had confessed to ha ving robbed j and murdered two whites. | Argentina Wants the Boers. 5 Capetown, Nov. 3 { Seven irreconcilables have sailed from Capetown for Argentina, where they receive a thousand acres free, and five thousand additional at eight pence per acre, payable in five years. Many more are afraid to sail, being sceptical of the promises made. The Macedonian Trouble. Sofia, November 3 The 'Bulgarian Premier admitted he was bound to prevent revolutionary bands in vading Macedonia, but it was impossible to close the frontier completely. All the powers except one are willing to demand that the' Porte should introdhce reforms in Macedonia. , Submarines v Battleships. Paris, Nov. 3 The commandants of the French snb- '' marines «t the Cherbourg manoeuvres re port that battleships will "never be safe within a submarine's radius. The, action of artillery, fire and a careful outlook aboard the battleships would be quite ineffective. Battleships would only be safe close to a Harbour entrance protected by electrio wires. Received November 4, 9.50 a.m. Russian News St Petersburg, Nov. 3 The grand Duk« Paul, uncle of the Czar, has been dismissed from the army. M. Kuyoff, attached to the Russian Depart-! inent of Agriculture, who wa3 entrusted with the charge of a deputation of Russian farmers who are now visiting England, has, by order of the Czar, been requested to spend a year in Australia on a similar mis sion to study agriculture and the methods of raising cattle.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRMS.

GreymoutHj Nov. 4. The New Zealand Alliance has decided to nominate the Rev F. W. Isitt to contest the Grey seat against Mr Guinness. Mr Isitt is only standing in order to arouse interest in the local option poll. Wanganui, Nov. 4 A prolonged and heavy earthquake was felt hero at 11.23 this morning. The di rection was west to nor-west and south to sou'east. Feilding Nov. 4. An earthquake Was felt here at 11.21 this.morning. " Dunedin, November 4 Mr Carnegie, writing to Mr C. R. Chap man, of this city, undertakes to provide £10,000 for the establishment of a public library if the city finds a suitable site and furnishes £700 a year for the up-keep.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

The approaching Show was no doubt responsible for the moderate attendance at the Tinwald yards to-day. There was not a. large entry, which was made up of 20 cattle of all kinds, mostly heifers and dairy cows, not many steers coming forward. There wa<? only a moderate enquiry. About 1800 sheep were yarded, principally ewes and lambs, and a few pen 3of hoggets. Tho fat pens were well filled. Only one pen of freezers were brought forward. The sale of fats dragged a little at the start, but warmed up as the sale proceeded. Butchers did not feel inclined to operate freely, but some of the prices were very good, notwith standing the slackness of the demand. Stores were hard to quit, especially ewes and lambs, which, on a contrast to last week, found no eager enr|\ury, and several good lines were passed, not reaching the owners estimate of value. There was a fair-demand for hoggets, some good sorts changing hands at satisfactory prices. Following are details of the sale : - Cattle—Cows £o, £6 10s, £6, .£6 ss, .£B, £8 2s 6d, £8 10s; vealer 15s; heifers £5 12s 6d, £6, and £1 15s; steers £71756 d. Fat Sheep-Butchers' sorts.—Crossbred wethers 13s 9d, IGs, 16s 6d, 18s, 18s 10d, 20s, 23s 6d; merino wethers 10s Id and 14s 6d; halfbreds 12s 6d, and 15s lOd; crossbred ewes 12s and 17s Cd ; two and four-tooth do. 11b 3d, 12s lOd, 13s, 14s, 14s sd, 15s Bd, 16s 7d, 16s 9d, 17s, l^s 3d, and 17a 9d. A line oi fat hoggets was P,asse4atl7s 9d. Store Sheep - Crossbred ewes and lambs, all counted, 8s; a line of four, six, and eightrfcooths were passed at £js 2d; aleo a line of six and eight-tooths at 8s 3d. • Efoggets commanded a fair price at 10s. 7d, asdlgsjld..

Sporting.

-^ « : — r ■"■' Christchurch, Nov. 3. Mcl wood was • scratched for the New Zealand Cup at 5.30 p.m. to-day.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

Cheistchtjrch, Nov. 4 The weather was fine and a lot of work was- done at Eiccarton this morning. The work was principally confined to the plough. Cannie Chiel and Glenaladale ran a mile and quarter in 2.13 i. Fakir ran a mile and a half, Zealous bringing him home, m 2mins. 471: Bellman performed nicely over the hurdles; Magnificent showed symp toms of lameness ; Sirius worked steadily; Nonette, Halberdeer, and Punamu were associated in a mile and & half gallop. Nonette and Halberdeer started away together, assisted by Geordie, Punamu joining in for the last round, while Scotty brought them home. The three Cup horses finished together, but Halberdier was going the best, and his performance pleased the touts. The time for the full journey, was 2.14?, the last mile 'and a qtfarter occupying'2mins ISsecs. "Canteen jihd Welbeck, assisted by Glenelg in the last part, ran a "mile and 'a half, the lalt mile and 1 a (quarter in 2.17. After breakfast the' two-tyear-olds "syerfc spurted pp! thy course proper, E|n§ Log, Starr

phot, To-morrow, and Machine Gun pleasing most. De la "Rey and Armigera pulled up , very lame. A large number of others per-. formed useful work. I

Election News

Mr McLachlan at Lismore.

On Saturday evening there was a well attended meeting, including many ladies, assembled at Lismore to hear Mr- McLach lan's views. Mr Emerson (Chairman of the School Committee) presided. The candidate spoke for an hour and a half, and dealt with the chief topics of general interest. He answered a number of questions satis factorily, and received a vote of thanks on the motion of Mr Mulligan, .seconded by Mr Gr. D. Fleming. The usual compliment j to the chair concluded the meeting. i

Mr McLachlan at Westerfied

Mr John McLachlan addressed a large meeting at Westerfield last evening. Many ladies were present. Mr T. Stone occupied the chair. Mr McLachlan review ed the legislation of the past Parliament, and briefly indicated the probable trend of measures to be introduced in the ensuing session. He was certain that Mr Seddon, after his conference with the greac states men in London, would have some new and progressive proposals to place before the next Parliament, and in such event Mr McLachlan would follow him as loyally as he had done in the past. A few questions { were asked and answered, and on the mot ien of Mr Harry Lagan, seconded by Mr Stone, junr, a vote of thanks to the candi date waa carried unanimously, and a similar rote to the chairman closed the meeting.

Mr W. Brock at Greenstreet

On Monday evening Mr W. Brock ad dressed the electors in the Greenstreet School. There was a good attendance, and the candidate received a good receptioD. At the close of the address several questions were asked and answered Hearty votes of thanks to the candidate and the chairman terminated the meeting.

Mr A. Ager will address the electors at Wakanui on Friday and at Seafield on Saturday evenings. A detailed advertisement regarding train arrangements for the Christchurch Show and Races appears in another column. The Show.—As some misapprehension exists as to the entry fee to the Show grounds on the ffrst day, we are requested to state that the entrance will be one shilling each day. Hospital Committee. — The Hospital Committee met this morning. Present — His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Messrs Davison, Harper, Stitt, and Chap man. The medical officer's report was read and received. Mr Legget waited on the Board re. the septic tank, and it was re solved that Mr Leggett visit Christchurch to obtain the necessary pipes. Mr Stitt was »ppointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month, and after passing accounts the Committee adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902.



I ■■■«■ I ■ Government Notice . NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Ashburton A. and P. Show, November sth and 6th. Trotting Races, November • 7th. HOLIDAY excursion tickets at 2d per mile first-class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Ashburton from Christchurch, Timaru, Methven. Springburn, and inter mediate stations on November sth, and from any station to any station on Hurunui-Bluff section on November 6th to 10th inclusive, all available for return till December 9th. : On November 6th the 8 a.m. and Express trains from Christchurch and the 11 a.m. train from Ashburton will stop to set down, and the 3.15 p.m. train from Ashburton will stop to pick up, if required, at the Saleyards Siding. Trains will leave Ashburton for the Saleyards Siding at 12 noon and 1.15 p.m., returning from Saleyards Siding to Ashburton at 4.0, 4.40 and 5.20 p.m. Fares, Ashburton to Saleyards Siding return, or Saleyards Siding to Ashburton, single, 6d first class; 4d second, available for day of issue only The evening trains from Ashburton for Timaru and Springburn will leave at 5.30 and 6.0 p.m. respectively, and will each run 1 hour 35 minutes later than timetable timee. On November 7th the Express train from Christchurch will stop at Saleyards Siding if required, to set down passengers. The evening trains from Ashburton for Timaru and Springburn will start at 5.80 and 6 p.m. respectively, and will each run 1 hour 35 minutes later than timetable timeß. 10 306 BY ORDER.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch A: and P. Show and Races. ON November 8 th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, the afternoon train from Christchurch for Methven and Ashburton will start at 5.25 p.m., and leave Addington 5.31, Rakaia 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, and arrive Ashburton 8.25. The train for Methven from Rakaia will start at 7.40 p.m, and arrive at Methven 9.5, except on 14th, on which date it will reach Methven at 8.55. On 13th November an extra express train will start from Timaru for Christchurch at 4.5 p.m, and leave Hinds at 5.25, Ashburton : 5.47, Rakaia 6.27, and arrive Christchurch 7.45. It will stop at Chertsey, Dunsandel, and Hornby to set down passengers. The ordinary express train from South will not take up passengers at any station north of Timaru. On 14th November the morning train from Ashburton for Christchurch will start at 7.30 a.m, and leave Chertsey 8.7, Rakaia 8.30, arriving Christchurch 10.35. The morning train from Methven will start at 7.0 a.m, and arrive at Rakaia 8.15, connect ing with the 7.30 a.m train from Ashburton for Christchurch. The ordinary 11.0 a.m train from Ashburton to Christchurch will not run. A train will leave Timaru for Christchurch at 7.10 a.m. Hinds 8.57, Wins low 9.13, Tinwald J).24, Ashburton 9.40, Chertsey 10.1.3, Rakaia 10.27, and arrive Christehurch 12.15 p.m. The Mount Somers branch train will start from Springburn at 7.30 a.m, Mount Somers 7.50, and arrive Ashburton 9.20, connecting with th,e 9.40 a,m train for Christchurch. A late train TSrili lea- c Christchurch for Qamaru at 10.15 p.m, and arrive Ashburton 1.0 a.m (15th). \t will set down passengers at any station south of Templeton. A? train taking returned exhibits will leave Christchurch at 9.15 n.m. On 13th November the morning train from Ashburton and Methven for Christ church, and the evening train from Christ church for Ashburton and Methven will stop at the Show Grounds, Addington, the former to set down, and the latter to pick up, passengers. On 14th November the morning train from Ashburton and Methven, and the 7.10 a.m train from Timaru will stop at the Show Grounds, Addington, to set down passen gers, and tho evening train from Christ church for Ashburton and Mothven will stop at the Show Grounds to pick up passengers. | On 15th, 17th, and 18th November, an extra express train will leave Christchurch , for Timaru at 10.20 a.m., Rakaia 11.32, J Ashburton 12.15 p.m., Rangitata 1.5 p.m. Timaru arrive 2.5. It will stop at Dun sandel and Chertsey to pick up passengers, and at Hinds, Orari, Winchester and Temuka to pickup, or sot down passengers. The ordinary express "train from Christ church will take passengers for south of Timaru only. I On lo^h November (Kiug's Birthday), the Goods Sheds at Asiunirton will be closed. U 47 BY QM>E&,



! üblic Notices. Ashburton A. & P. Association. —«■ ■■■- I mHE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL ! SHOW I of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, etc, will be held on the Grounds of the Associa tion, Ashliurton, TO-MOKROW, AND THURSDAY, sth and 6th November, ENTRIES, which will not be considered valid unless nccotupHnied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees in Cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prize Money in each Class, also numerous valuable Special Prizes offered for Competition. All Exhibits to be on the ground ready for Judging by 11.45 a.m. on First Day of Show, excepting Tradesmens' Turnouts, Ladies' Hacks, Hunters, or exhibits engaged in any Classes for Jumping Competitions. Class Programmes and all information on application to W. SIMPSON, 10 7 Secretary. Ashburton County Council. GENERAL ELECTIONS. THE following Candidates being the only ones nominated are duly elected for the Ridings as set opposite their names, Viz: Wakanui Riding—Hugo Friedlander. Ashburton Riding—John Studholme, jnr.,' Stephen Stephenson Chapman. 1 South Rakaia—John Lambie. \ Upper Ashburton — Matthew StttV Chaeles John Harper. Mount Hutt—Frederick John Milton, William Morgan. F. MAINWARENG-, Returning Officer. Ashburton, November 3,1902 11 34 AsliSHiiion Electorate. 1%/|~R AGER will address the Electors at Wakanui Schoolhouse—Friday, the 7th. Seafield Schoolhouse—Saturday, the Bth. 8 o'clock each evening. Further meetings will be advertised. 1146 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under :— GREENSTREET SCHOOL, TUESDAY, November 4th. LOWCLIFFE SCHOOL FRIDAY, November 7th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John McLachlan. MR McLACHLAN'S Committee Rooms are open daily up till 5.30 p.m. and from 8 till 9 p.m. in the evening. 10 232 Ashburton Electorate. Mr John Studholme, junr., ~'t7^ rILL be pleased to meet the Electors at ALFORD FOREST SCHOOL,— 1 TUESDAY, November 4. ! FAIRTON SCHOOLROOM, WEDNESDAY, sth November. | GREENSTREET SCHOOL,— FRIDAY, November 7. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. TINWALD SCHOOL,— MONDAY, November 10. SEAFIELD SCHOOLROOM,— TUESDAY, November 11. WAKANUI, SCHOOL,— WEDNESDAY, November 12th WINCHMORE SCHOOL,— THURSDAY, November 13th. DROMORE SCHOOL,— MONDAY, November 17th. LONGBEACH DINING ROOM,— ; TUESDAY, November 18th. i | WATERTON LIBRARY, j WEDNESDAY, November 19th. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aahburton, THURSDAY, November 20th. j FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, | FRIDAY, November 21st.. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November 22nd. WINSLOW SCHOOL, MONDAY, November 24th. Seats reserved, for Ladies, All Meetings a.t 7.?<0 p.m,. ■ _'_ 1143, gelwyn Electorate. MR C, A, O. HARDY WILL be pleased to meet the Electors of Selwyn at LAURISTON SCHOOL ! ON ' ■ ■ ■ THURSDAY, November 6. HIGHBANK SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, November 7. METHVEN SCHOOL ON SATURDAY", November 8. All Meetings at 8 p.m. 11 11 Mr John Studholme, Junr.'s COMMITTEE ■XTCTILL MEET at hia Rooma, on. This Evening, 4th iust, At 7.30 p,.in. Those willing to act in cowntyy distriots f^re particularly invited to attend H 21



David Thomas. WATERTON. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. , SATURDAY, November Bth, 1902 ME DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from Me H«'nry Smith to sell by Public Auction, as above, — j The following Sections in the township of Watorton, each i Acre, Nos, j 2, 10, 23, 88, 91, 126, 127, and 128. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, j 11 12 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. \\ ;| T Noxt Horso Fair will be held on the JI?J above date, for which lam now receiving entries. 10 214 DAVID THOMAS.. r" FUijLIC! NOYCES. npAKEN from the Commercial Hotel—A Chestnut Mare, with big scar on near side behind saddle, and lump on fetlock joint. To be returned atos€e to G^ENDERSON, 11 45 Jr Dromore. flftOW TEA TN Primluvo Methodist Church on X THjmSDAT, November 6. Tea on i tablesM>m 3.30 to 7.30. Public Meeting at 8 o'clock. Splendid programme. Special mianc and singing. Addresses by Eevs. (My (of Dunedin) and local ministers. [Admission to Tea and After Meeting Is 6d, children half price. After Meeting only 6d. 11 36 NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN. MRS HARRISON LEE will address a Meeting at La»hmor on FRIDAY^ November 7th, at 7.30. Also at Mount Somers on MONDAY, November 10th, at 7.30. 11 42 ■WTANTED.-An Elderly MAN, to milk cows, do odd jobs about house, and tidy garden. References required. Apply at Gtjaroian Office. 11 24 LA.GMHOR HOMESTEAD. JTIROM this date "travellers will not be allowed in the men's qunrters. By order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY. Henry Ford. November Ist, 1902. 11l MONEY I HAVE £1,000 to £1,600 to lend on Freehold Security at lowest rates of in terest. 1150 - C. J. STYCHE. FOR F ALE.—The Goodwill of 100 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, in Six Paddocks, 20 Acres in Crop; 226 Acres ditto, with 120 acres in Crops ; 35 Acres do, with 16 Acres in Crops ; each with good Dwelling-houses and Outbuildings. Full particulars on ap plication to D. MAHONEY, 10 294 Stafford Street, Timaru. NOTICE A MEETING- will be held in Mr Claridge's Rooms, Tancred Street, at 8 p.m., November 4th, for the purpose of forming a branch of the South Canterbury Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Union. 1127 ASHUUR-O^ , PERMANENT BUrLDIIN^ AISTD IKVESTMI'iNT SOCIETY. rpllE Monthly and other payments wiU •*- be received at >he Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, Tuesday,. Nov. 4th, 1902, From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and From 7 to 9 p.m. j Albert Roberts, I 11 29 * Manager. SPECIAL PURCHASE . OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING, At Big' Discount. —;O:— npHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. AgHBTJRTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House. J. & M. JACKSON~~~ BEG to thank their numerous Friends and Customers for their patronage in the past, and beg to announce that they have opened their Refreshment Rooms, in Saunders' Buildings, opposite Eailway Station. Luncheon on Show Days. EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN. A CALL SOLICITED. 10 292 TO THE ASHBUKTON ELECTORS. MRS HARRISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses in the ■■■■"■ ODDFELLOWS' HA£L, On the Burning Question of the hour, "License orNo-License 4 On SFNDAT EVENING, the oth inst, at 8.15.. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN- I- INGS, 12th and 13th inst., at 8 o'olock, 1 Doors open at 7.30. All invited. 110 815 Colleotion for expenses,



ENTERTAINMENTS. ' ODUFELLOWS 1 HALL, Ashburton. , TO-MORROW NIGHT. [ GRAND MILITARY . CONCERT.' PROGRAMME: Part I. ' 1. Overture - "British Isles " Orchestra 2. Bayonet Exeroise—Ashburton Guards. 3. Song— "Lovelight " (Hutchinson) j Mrs W. Johnston.. 4. Tableau - " Back frnm the Front" 5. Clarionet Solo —"Fantaisie Var'.6e " (Marck) ... Mr Ma^jk Faigan. 6. Song—" Thy Sentinel Am I" Mr W. Anderson. 7. Camp Scene—lntroducing Sailor's Horn pipe by Mr W, Hodgson, Tommy Atkins by ... Mr H. A. Flower. Part 11. 1. Selection—" El Capitnn" (Sousa) Okuiestra 2. Song—"The Deathless Army " (Trotero) Mr W. Schwartz. 3. Cornet Solo — " Alpinn Echoes " (Her furth) ... Mr H. A. Humphries. 4. Song—'• When we Meet" (Hope Temple) ■ Mrs W. Johnston. 5. Tableau—" Soldiers of the Empire " 6. Song—" Death of Nelson " (Braham) Mr M. J. Burgess. 7. Song—-(in character)" The Old Brigade " Mr H. A. Gates. 8. Military Musical March — Representa tives of all the British Regiments. To conclude with Splo and Chorus by Officer and S Dragoons in Full Dress. Prices—2s and ls. Door 3 7.15. Overture | 8 sharp. " 11 40 ! Tenders TENDERS. nnENDERS aro invited for alterations JL and additions to House at Tinwald. ' Plans and specifications at my Office. Ton- j ders close on SATURDAY, November Bth. i The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 11 18 Architect. Wanted, \ .._._ , i WANTED — A Boy. Apply J. H. ' Jewitt. 1148 WANTED.— A Trustworthy and Intel- ' ligent Youth, about 15, for Station ery business. Must have passed the Sixth Standard.—A. T. H. Williams. 11 23 WANTED -Situation "as Cook and i Housemaid; thoroughly expert- j enced. Apply by letter M.L.S., Mail i Office. • 11*89 TO accommodate our country friends, a Luncheon and Tea will be provided at the Salvation Army Barracks on Thurs- ' day, November Gth. 1149 TO LET—About two acres of land, good orchard and garden, well sheltered with trees, runniDg creek, with a good six-roomed House and out-buildings.— James Gudsell, Tinwald. 11 41 ENTERTAINMENT To-night in Bar- ' ing Square Schoolroom, given by Junior Endeavour Society. Splendid Magic Lantern Views and Children's Songs, etc. 11 41 FRESH Soles, Kingfisb, and Terakihi ' by express, also Whitebait To-night ', \at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115. ' 166 TR 0Y'S WILL BB BOYS."—We can ' _D> suit them. Colonial Melvillo suita, i 8s lid up; Sergo sailor do 4s lid up; 3 ! garment suits, Colonial tweed, 17s6dup; { sailor blouses, good washing galatea, 2s lid ; Colonial tweed knickers 3s lid up, at Gib bard's the Ready Money Draper, opposite \ Arcade, Tancred Street. j IST PRIZE WINNERS.-Those who have ] boen waiting for our men's noted serge ; | suits, can now. be supplied; sizes 3to 7 just | ! opened; real Indigo dye -stylish cut—well j I made ; special price for this week 39s 6d ; \ also splendid lot of tweed suits, trousers, : hats, shirts, ties, braces, etc., just opened; latest styles, reliable quality; bedrock j prices.—E, Gibbard, Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Tuncred Street. O PECIAL VALUE in new Prints, De- > Jo lames, Zephyrs, figured Sateens, white and fancy Muslins, Gloves, Laces, Insertions, white Skirts, Blouses, Hosiery, Muslin and Holland Aprons, Belts, etc., j just to hand at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, Cartridges from ls 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. PUBLIC NOTICES. New and S.econd-hand Furniture and Clothing. J XTTAVING in stock a large assortment ! JLjL of new and second-hand Furniture j of every description, Crockeryware and ' Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 ! Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before, SO to save disappointment, place your ■ orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We h^ve opened up and have ready for your inspe,ctio.n Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Tr?de, Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, ' Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. | Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY USA VISIT FOR YOUR J Boots, Shoes, & Footwear, Selling Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing 1 Everybody. Northcote 1 Hefford THE CORNER EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. j Smoke New Venus i



Wanted. EOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. TEMPORAL Power .; Little Mother Meg:, LHasa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law; A Man of Sentiment; The Wings of the Dove; The ' Courtship of Sarah; Another Man's Money; ' Cooking Books, Dictionaries, WrightV Poultry Book (new edition); My Album of Ash burton Views, Is ; great variety Fancy ' Stationery.-—H. M. Jones. 6€ fTi ET OR GIVE?" Business can be \^~ done two ways. " Get" as much S as possible for certain lines, or " give" as j I much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling ! value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. ' ________ ___ AVERT Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Linos foe the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, " The Hall," East street, A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. WILL Electors please lend "The Sen* tinel" to others after reading, also exchange with their neighbours, as there are different issues. 10 213 FISHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Ply Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc. —Hardley Bros. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 255.—-Hardlet Bros. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market. —Carson and Co, Sole Agents. WHY not try Me blob's Zealandia . Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. • Great value at Mellor's. ' . SHEEP SHP;ARS! ! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-^-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and j better value than ever, and as for Curtains, I Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just j see them.—Mitchell and Turner, ,The Drapers. I DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. ' Full supply now to hand. Also fresh { supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; Everybody's book on angling; Murphy's gardening; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of j cheap paper editions of standard books. A; T H. WILLIAMS, East Street. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moore's. J SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S- .' and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard^ey Bros. ; FOE, SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards ; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—llardley Bros. EOR Summer Wear-Gent's fancy can vas Bocts and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Cull and inspect. Grant a:nd Moore. REASONABLE Lines 2slb tins Canadian k3 Tomatoes lOd, 2\\\s tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2Jib tins Asparagus Is, 21b fins Green Peas Is, 2lb tins Strawberries )s, Cartoon French -Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson AND Co.'s. ; FOR Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moorr. •"pTTANTKD Known -Half Pint Bottles VI Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per dozen ; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce *6d ptr bottle, or 5s Gd per doz<-n ; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles lOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. i WANTED to Buy-Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. npENDERS invited for the purchase of JL One Acre first-class Land, within seven chains south of Ashburton Bridge. Address care of Carson and Co,, Tancred street. Shears, all latest and best makes, k5 also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Obr and Co. IMITATED by some, surpassed by none— J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, 61bs Sago Is, 61ba Tapioca Is, Gibs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels 10d per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2l\b Tins, - 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton. ; THIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real JO good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only, 12 months,. £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Qrr & Co, rriET HAKDLEY BROS, for up-to-date X Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. ' 9 334, EOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots. —Hardley Bros. 10 101 WANTED Known—That Kerr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51b box of Suratura Tea. Come earlyj as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Kerb Bros., Burnett street CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now, and conic along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We, fcaye opened up Ashburton Woo^le^ Mills Hosiery and Blankets, whje£\ oo.mpare very I favourably with oth.er makes for quality and pripe. —Gra^t and Moore, '' 'j S- TEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and *>-' n ~ ' . per curt,'(ll2ll)B)3 H°? rb Wire^s per coil; Galvanised w> M c^til i"- t %<] rm- .h or lib - ■' ire StaPles H ZIT a ■ * ls ; Raw Linseed Oil 22s ta per «■ _ urn . Boiled Oil 2 3 S 6d per drum; Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part piiyinfir on "Swifts." H^v prices in Tancred St,rt>ui. -.oii^.-. j- Works. \ Smoke New Venus i " '



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN' OEE AND CO, SPECIAL ■;■ ' ;^V; _ ' CASH PRICE LIST. Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s 3d per tin, 8s 6d per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per II) 2Jd, 7CIb bag 14s 6d.



FLOUR at Lowest Prices— I 251b Bag .. .. 3s 3d 501b „ .. .. 6s Od 1001b,, .. .. Us 6d 2001b „ .. .. 22s FRUIT— New Currants per lb ... 0 5 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 0 7; „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 0 B^ 1  Seeded Raisins .. 0 7 j I „ Layer Figs .. .. 08 | i „ Cooking Figs -. .. 07 j 1 „ Dried Aprioota  0 10 ; I „ „ Peaches .. 09 j „ „ Pears ... 0 9 : „ „ Apples ... 0 9 ■ „ Prunes  0 8 1 FISH— Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 „ Kippered „ .. 0 10 „ In Tomato Sauce .. Q-10 Red, 8 for 1 0 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 Salmon steak „ .. 10 , » flats „ .. 010 I .. good „ .. ;o 8 . Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 i Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 . Sardines „ „ 0 9 , Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 [ Sardines, small tins . .. o#40 # 4 Sardines, large .-. o*lo Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14lb box 510 9 Packets for 1 0 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box - 0 6 PEEL— Lemon, per lb ..07 Citron, per lb ..14 Mixed, perlb ..OS Per 71b Tin - .. 3 9 CANDLES— " Wax, per lb 6^d, by box .. 0 6J ; Colonial, per lb, 5Hj by box 0 5J i Price's (English) per ib .. 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 0 10 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Split Peas " .. .. 0 2 GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Is, 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin 11s TREACLE, 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b tin Is fld Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 . Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 1 „ Morton's, per tin 0 6 PEPPER,— -ilbTins .. .. 0 4 ilbTins .. ..0 8 lib Tins ' ... 1 4 HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 1 9 Hops, per lb .. 1 0 j Ginger (whole) per lb .. 14 i Brown Sugar, per lb .. 0 2$ Corks, per doz .. 0 2 „ per gross .. 16 j SAUCE, 3 bottles for .. 10 „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 „ Mellor's, large bottle .. 13 „ L and P, large bottle .. 2 6  Tomato „ .. 0 9 ( PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 010 , „ Capt White's, per bot 2 6 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 0 10 j „ Reckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 t ' „ „ square, per lb .0 10 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 ! Ammonia, per bottle "'■',. \ 0 6 Linoleum Reviver, per bottle .. 10 I Linoline per bottle ... 10 Tan Oil " ..  10 I Quick Shine, per tin •. .. 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) .. 0 5 „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 „ Colonial, per bottle 0 6 „ Draught, per-gallon 2 6 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 MUSTARD, D.S.F, Yb .. 0 6 „ s's .. 010 „ I's ..18 „ „ Loose, per lb 1 3 SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. ... -.0. 8 „ 141b bag .. 1-4 Fine, per owt. ..43 Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb ;i .. 0 3 ground, per lb ... 0 4 Liirfe Juice (ship), per bottle .. 10 Eaapberry Syrup,per bottle*. " ... 1 3 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Fcuit Drinks (assorted) ... 1 0 Lemonade Crystals 09



OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ,„ 0 6 Salad Oil, 6d and ... 010 Castor (Morton's), 6d and 0 10 AnrnL^ Ceai. C, andE >]arge •• 2* * ACID - Coutts' acetic, Is 9d and 2 II Tartaric, per 1b .. 1 10 Citric Crystals, per lb ... 2 6 STAECH—Beckett's per box .. o 6 ', Merger's '„ ■ ... 0 6 Lil.v „ ..0 5 Coleman's, loose, per lb • 0 6 Washing Soda, per lb .. 0 1 Whiting ~ .. **" q j NUTS—Walnuts, per lb '.. Q 6 Barcelona „  0 8 Soft-shell Alinondß .. % 010 Almonds, cooking, per lb I 2 tii r, j, " Jordan, per lb 2 4 Jelly Powders, assorted .. n fi BAKENG POWDER- ■ Edmond's, large tins  011 Chef, large tins " ... 010 Nash's large tin ■ ... o a BLACKING— • D and M, per doz .. 0 4* per tin ... 0 2 Zebra; per doz  0 9 Nixey's, per doz \  0 8 Dome, per doz .. 0 6 Electric Stovo Polish, per tin ... 0 5 Enameline, per tin .. o 6 Nlazerine, per tin ..05 Egg Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Norton's i gallon tins '.. 2 6 OATMEAL-Gore, per 251b bag 4 0 Oatina, per bag ...  \ % per bag .. ... 10 Germinia, per bag ... ... 1 0 Quaker Oatpj per packet ..0 10 Crown Oat.«, per packet  0 9 Preserved Ginger, in jars .. 0 10 .»'' per ib .. 0 8 Currie Puwder, Cand-B .. Oil Cnpers, C and B .. o 11 Can-away'?, per lb ..0 8 Clothes Pegs, per doz ... n 11 CORN FLOUB— .Brown and Poison's per lb  O 7' Saxon, per lb .. 0 3 Mai?ena, per lb ... 0 7 Haricot Beans, per lb .. .. 0- 3£ Lentels, per ib .. 0 3i CREAM OF TARTAR— Morton's, per lb .. 1 3 Carbonate of Soda, per lb ... 0 3 * EPSOM SALTS -. Morton's, per 71b box ... *2 0 „ per doz 0 5 E t- act of Beef (Liebig's) .. 19 Hviil .. ' ..1 9 MAT' HES— ■:■ Plaids, per packet ... 0 4 250's per packet .. 0 10. 1000's per b<>x 4d, doz .."' 010 T?oyil, per doz *. ■■...- 010 , Safeties, large ... 0 8 small  .03 MACCAEONI, per lb ..0 6 per 41b box  1 10 VERMICELLI, ber lb .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 COCOA—Van Houten's Jib tin 0 11 i-lbtin 19 „ lib tin - 3 3 Auslebrook's, Jib tin 9d, Jib Is (id, and lib  2 10 Cadbury's, £lb . .. 010 ilb .. 18 Fry's Homcepathio, |lb ili, £lbß£d,llb .. 1 41. CHOCOLATE-Cadbury's *lb Cake 0 7 Robinson's Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 „ Patent Groats, per tin 0 9 MlLK—Milkmaid per tin .. 0 74 MEATS— Corned Beef, Spiced Beef, and Roast Beef, per tin .. 1 0 Sheep's Tongues (Fairfieid), tin 1 2 Ox Tongue, per tin  3 g ' Rabbit and Bacon, per tin .. 10 Potted Ham, per tin .. 0 3 SOAP— Best Almond Scented, peg bur 0 10 ':„ 0 8 »',-,, 06 Victory, per bar .. 0 6 Toilet, 4 mm box ,'.. 1 **O Monkey, per lar .. ; 0 6 Sapolio, per bar ■ ... 0 6 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, Is, and • ... 1 3 Disinfectant Fluid, 6d and ..- 10 Williams' J uno Tobacco, per stick 9d, per 3b . .. 5 0 Carriage Candles, 6d,Bd, iOd, 4 Price's per lb ^ 10 ESSENCES- C and B, assorted  0 9 Colonial, assorted .. 0 5" JAMS—Jib tins per doz ... 4.3 Raspberry, per tin .. 0 6 Strawberry .. 0 6 Preserved Raspberry, 2Jlb tins 1 0 Stmwberies, „ 10' Tomatoes „ 0 10 Icing Sugar, per lb .. 0 6 Castor do ..0 6 Rennet (Vissier's) per bot 0.9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren's  2 0



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