Fallen Troopers' Memorial.

The following additiona 1 subscriptions to the Fallen Troopers' Memorial have been received -

£ s. d. Amount previously acknowledge'! 42 3 11 Duncan Cameron ... ... 3 3 0 Jno. McLachlan, M.H.E. ... 2 2 0 D. Thomas ... ... 111 6 C. W. Purnell 110 J. Newman ... ... JO 0 P.H. Cox ... 10 0 W.Brock ... ... ... 10 0 C. Collison ... ... ... 5 o! J. Scaly ... 5 O| .£52 1 51

Correspondence

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

THE LATE MR W. T. SMITH.

TO TTTE EDITOR.

Sir, —If; is with deep regret I find by the papers that a Mr Smith, hailing from Can terbury, was lost overboai d travelling from Gisborne. to Auckland I write to say that I had known Mr Smith for thirty years or so. No straighter man ever lived. His rela tions with his family were beyond reproach, and he was about the most kind-hearted and best fellow going, and his loss will be long mourned by those who knew him. Thanking you in anticipation,—l am, etc., L. E. Corsbie.

Ashburton, 19th Sept,

Wakanui Lodge, 1.0.G.T.

The thirteenth anniversary of the "Waka nui Lodge, No. 32,1.0. G.T., was held in the Wakanui Main School last evening, and took the form of a Tea and Concert. There was a good attendance. The spread was an excellent one, and the tables were pre sided over by the Misses .M. Wilson, M. Doak, Kosewarne, E. Wilson, Brown (2), Trevurza, Butterick, Hill, Corbett and Mrs Page. Tea over, the school was cleared for the concert. The Eev. Gr. B. Inglis occupied the chair. The Ode, " Sons of Temperance, Welcome here," opened the proceedings. Mr B. T. James sang ''"Steering Home," very effectively. A recitation by Mr Baxter, ■' Sowing to the ■wind, and reaping to the whirlwind/ was very well delivered. Miss Butterick was heard to much advantage in her soprano solo " For Old Times Sake." Mrs W. Marsden's song " The Old Countree," was a very acceptable item. Mr J. Butter ick recited " The Wallaby Track." Mr ] G-. H. Carson sang " The Mighty Deep." A ! cornet solo was given by Mr Humphreys, ] in excellent style. Mrs Mackwell and Miss | Jones were excellent asconipanists. Miss Addis then addressed the meeting on the temperance question. She stated that in ' her travels round the district she had tried to persuade the women to train their children to help in the good cause, and quoted statistics to show the evil the liquor traffic was doing. The [speaker concluded her address by urging her hearers to "Strike out the top line," Mr Brock, addressing the meeting, said that the majority of people had made up their minds what they were going to vote- No License, or Continuauce. Almost every body was doing something that would help the cause on polling day. He considered the people had a right by direct issue and majority vote to say whether they desired license or no-license.

Tho Rev. G. B. Inglis then delivered an interesting address touching on the evils of intemperance. He counselled those present to continue their efforts, and, as right wa3 on their side, their labours would even tually be rewarded by victory. Mr Leadley moved, and Mr Frampton seconded, a vote of thanks to those who had helped to make the anniversary of the Lodge a success. The motion was carried by acclamation. The meeting closed with the benediction.

A NELSON SENSATION.

A YOUNG LADY'S FORTUNATE ESCAPE.

Nelson, Sept. 19

A sensation was caused in the city yes terday afternoon by a report that a murder and suicide had been committed. It turned out, however, to be nothing serious, bub yet of interest. For some time an indivi dual has been in Nelson professing to have come with lucrative appointments under an engagement in connection with certain local "works of magnitude. He hired a house for six months, and arranged for furniture, and hired traps. He also be came engaged to a young lady, who on the strength of her coming marriage resigned her situation, and even went the length of planting trees and shrubs at the new house, Yesterday, however, a near relative, who had heard something, went to the suburb in which the individual lived, and de manded more bona, fide information from the intending bridegroom, and asked ex? planations regarding certain allegations to the effect that he was a married man seeking a divorce from his wife, and had received rations from the Charitable Aid Board in the form of an order for three day's lodging at a local boarding house, where he remained three weeks. When confronted, the man put his hand in his pocket, and drew out something metallic, which scared the questioner, who com municated with the police. A constable went out and arrested the man, but found in his possession only a bicycle spanner with a knob resembling a pistol. The man was therefore released. The marriage, of course, is broken off, and much sympathy is felt for the young lady, who is also heartily congratulated on hfr escape from the man. The imposter was known as a doubtful character, and all his statements as to a lucrative appointment have been proved to be baseless.

PARLIAMENT.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, September 18

(Continued from page 4.)

The House resumed at' 7.30.

Tfte Legislative Council • transmitted reasons, for disagreeing'with fine 'ainend ihents"' imade'by* tfcle ifouse in the N. 55. University Act Amendment Bill. The House struck out the provision admitting ad eundem graduates to membership of the Court of Convocation, and the Council declined to accept the amendment. After discussion, the House decided to insist on its amfeitdments, and a conference Wasset'up. " ; " inferences were arranged on the. amend-! ments in dispute between the two Houses on the Second Hand Dealers, and Mining Act Amendment Bills. ' Mr Jas. .A lien opened the debate on the Public Works Statement, He said the Acting-Premier was going on very different lines to what would have been done had the Premier been in the colony. Last year the Premier had enunciated a "go slow policy but from this year's Statement it appeared that the country was being hatided over to a wild plunger. There had been no attempt at prudence, care, or con gideration for the ultimate ? ro pf the colony The balance of the Public Works Fund at the end of each year was gradual ly decreasing, and the amount transferred from the Consolidated Fund to the Public Works Fund would soon be nil. The in evitable result must be an increaso in taxa tion, which, however, coulJ bo avoided if the Government would oxerci c care ami prudence. That could be done without stopping necessary works. The colony should cease luxurious expenditure on pub lic buildings, and all available funds should be spent in opening up the interior of the country. He pointed out the very large increase that had taken place in the Pub lic Works expenditure since the present Government came into office. The ex penditure when they took office was S 000; last year it was £2,143,000 and the Estimates for the current year showed r. 6tiU further increase. He referred also

to the increase of expenditure on additions to open lines during the last seven years, and complained strongly that many items were vow charged to the capital account that were in past days charged to revenue. He found that ,£107,000 of puhiio wor-s money ha.J been sent out of tin) colony

during tho last year for the purchase oi' looomotives and waggons, which ought to have been made in the colony. Tiio expen diture on unreproductive works hail ia creased during the last ten ywirs from £22,0^0 to .£240,000, und he 'deprecated such a heavy expenditure under this head ing. Mr Allen went ou to say that the cost of re-pairs, painting, and maintenance of public works was now charged to tho capital account, and he asked whether auy sound business firm wouid do such a thing. This ruinous financial policy could not go on. It depended on borrowed money, and he asked how, if members really loved their country, they could allow it to continue. In conclusion, he condemned the wasteful expenditure on co-operative wuiks.

Sir J. Gr. Ward described the last speaker as a gay deceiver, who preached one thing and practised another. He had complained about the extra vagent expendi ture on public buildings, but he had only that morning formed one of a deputation that had waited on the Government and urged the extension of a railway in Otago that would cost £300,000. Mr Allen also deplored the large expenditure on public buildings and so on. The new Supreme Court in Dunedin was finished—(Mr Allen: "I never asked for it.'% —and the New railway station at Dunedin was finished.—(Mr Allen: "I never asked

for it.") Mr Allen had also asked for another railway in his own district, which would cost about £70,000. The fact was that when they were in a country which was moving along they had to adapt themselves to the requirements of the pro gress of the country. As to the growth of the expenditure on railways during the past few years, he wonld point out the enormous increase in the number of pas sengers and quantity of freight carried, and the fact that the revenue had iu creased by over £700,000, in spite of con cessions having been given amounting to .£500,000. Some of the locomotives paid for last year were ordered live years ago, and it was absolutely necessary to furnish the additional rolling stock to cope with : the tremendous increase in traffic. The number of men employed in the railway workshops had been increased, and the programme laid down some years ago of spending £10,000 a year for fully equipping the workshops had been, and 3till was being, carried out. Our railways had almost been rebuilt and laid with heavier rails during the past few years, and he urged that the growth of trade was solely responsible for that work, and the accom panying heavy expenditure; Sir Joseph went on to contend that the repairs and maintenance of public buildings could fairly be charged against; tho capital account of tho Public Works Fund, seeing that that fund consisted partly of money from the consolidated Fund, which was derived from revenue. In conclusion, he pointed to the prosperous condition of the colony, as shown by the increase in the revenue and trade, and urged that in view of those facts, there was not the slighest possibility of any in creased taxation being necessary, and that the public works expenditure was fully justified by the prosperous condition of affairs which had prevniled and still pre vails. There had been a good deal of politi cal hypocrisy preached, for not one member dared to move for a reduction of the pro posed votes in his own particular district.

The debate was continued by Messrs Massey, Napier, Herries, Fowlds, Haselden, Lang, Hogg, T. McKenzie, E. M. Smith, and Sir Wm. Russell, the latter charging the Government with trying to bribe the electorates by fostering the belief that the money was to be spent in every district.

The Hon. Hall-Jones haviEg replied, the debate closed, and the House went into Committee for tho consideration of the Public Works Estimates.

Progress was immediately reported, and the House rose at 3.10 a.m,

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Pre-8 Association—Hy Electric

Telegraph—Copyright,

Received Sept 20, 9.7 a. m. COURT NEWS. London, Sept. 19 An official Royal procession through the city and South of London takes place on October 25th. The Queen and Princess Victoria have arrived at Copenhagen.

The Kaiser pays a visit to the King, extending over a week, at Sandringham early in November. The King of Portugal pays a similar visit in October. The German Crown Prince is expected to at tend the Dunbar Delhi when King Edward is proclaimed Emperor of India.

A FIRE IN THE VICTORIA DOCKS

A fire in the Victoria docks, destroyed three million paying blocks of jarrah timber,

VOLUNTEER PRIVILEGES,

An ordinance issued *in the Transvaal gives volunteers great privileges, including exemption from the poll tax and jury service. THE BOER GENERALS. The Boer Generals have abandoned their European tour, except visits to Brussels aud Berlin.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Sept. 20, 10.1 a.m. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS. Sydney, Sept. 20 Mr See defending the Government against the charge of extravagance gave a direct challenge to the Opposition ion that issue. It is probable the challenge will be ac cepted as soon as the new Opposition leader has reorganised his forces. MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Prom the description received by the police are of opinion that the stowaway arrested at Perth is not Shaw, the man re nianded is pending identification. ATTACKS ON FEDERATION. Brisbane Sept. 20 Mr Plunkett has given notice of motion in the Assembly in favour of the separation of the State from the Federation. The Premier is likely to speak in favour. Hobakt, Sept. 20 In the Assembly Mr Hall moved in favour of T:<.••■•mania uniting with Western Aus tralia! and Queensland 'to bring 'about Separation from the. Federal union. Dis oqutentent is expressed at the unsatis factory results of the Commonwealth regime and the extravagance. There was really ;no serious debate and the motion was ; negatived on the voices.

Severe Earthquakes in Australia

United Presss Association — By Electric

Telegraph

Beceisred Sept 20, 10.^8 a.m. Adelaide Sept, 20

Severe earthquake shocks occurred in the greater part of the State yesterday morn ing and again at eight o'clock at night, surpassing anything before experienced in the colony. Buildings rocked, the contents were damaged, and chimneys fell. People rushed into the streets in thousands. Some of the patients left the Adelaide Hospital and refused to return. A panic was narrowly escaped. The Theatre Roy al and the Troubridge Lighthouse were damaged. The extent of the damage in the city is not known, but it is not believed to be very serious.

Ashburton A. & P. Association.

ANNUAL HORSE PARADK

i The annual horse parade held under the j auspices of the Ash bunion Agricultural and i-'as'oral A^woiaiif-s, took j^v-h at noon to-ilay ia M>>nii Squ.u-e by timl permission of the Hor••ugh Council. If fcheie is one thing that augurs wollfor the success of a hur.-o parade, it is fine weather; without which it is almost impossible to show any thing- to advantage, especially such a fine coated animal as the horse. Fortunately for owner.? and the public interested the weather was line, and the attendance of fanners, breeders, and others very goo I in deed. Following were tho committee of management: — Messrs T. Stone, C. Reid J. Shearer, M. Stitt, G. McKao, J. Small, junr., Denis McKendry, and J. Gihuoui-. Secretary—Mr W. Simpson.

At 11.15 a.m. the horses were at their allotted stands, and at noon the parade com menced. The numbers paraded were as follows: - Draughts, 17 ; draught colts, 6; thoroughbreds, 4j roadster and carriage horse 3, 4.""' • DRAUGHTS. The draughts, of course, were the first to parade. They wore a nice lot, and as they strode round the ring, some very compli- : mentary references were made by those present. A great improvement was at once noticeable in a great many of those paraded. All appeared to have wintered well.

Top Gallant, owned by Mr J. Gilmour, is a line-looking bright bay, by Masthead from Jess, by Early Morn. He looked well to the eye, and was as lively as a kitten—a good sign in any horse. Possessing a good constitution as he does, and a taking horse he should do well.

Lord Mfc. Eagle, Messrs JO'Shea and Co.) was, perhaps, the biggest chested horse on the ground. He is of the nuggety sort, one calculated to get stock that <vill stand plenty of wear and tear.

Robin Hood, Mr W. Butterick, owner, is a five-year-old horse by Workman. He is a handsome bay, a good mover, and a horse whose appearance denotes strength which ever way he ia looked at.

V Scottish Chief (Mr Geo. Grice) is a fine stamp of Clydesdale, dark brown in colour, with white and black points. Only 5 years, by Middlerigg Prince from Fanny by Strathmore, he has plenty of time to earn his laurels, which" no doubt he will do. Standing on a good set of legs, Scottish Chief was not wanting in admirers. Prince Alexander was paraded by Mr E. Clarke. He claims as his sire the imported Alexander, and is out of Darling by Holmes' Crown Prince, so that no fault can be found with him on breeding lines. Craigielea also claims Mr E. Clarke as his owner. His sire. Craigievar, was an im ported horse, and he claims Darling as his i dam by Salisbury's Pride. Craigielea has wintered-well, and looked sleek of coat. He possesses plenty of srood qualities.

Glenorchy (Mr Peter Stewart), probably traces his nomenclature to the place of that ilk at ihe head of Lake Wakatipu—one of the coldest places in the colony. However that may be, the Gleuoichy we refer to, is a pretty warm customer, and was not by any means bashful of letting everybody know he was present. Glenorchy's kind invita tion to " shake hands behind " met with no response. He is a young horse, only four years, by Middlerigg Prince from Jess by Clansman. He has scarcely had time to gain notoriety at the stud, but that he will do so there can be no doubt.

Lord Rosebery looked, if anything, better than List year, aid his owner, Mr J. Braw ley, is to be complimented on the appear ance of his charge. On the score of breed ing he stands in the front rank, being by Rosebery from Darling by Castlereagh. General White, owner Mr Wm. Hutchi son, is a four-year-old bay, by King of Quality out of Jess by Lord Salisbury. As stated before, it is only necessary to make mention of the latter name to ensure the confidence of breeders. General White is a horse of evenly balanced proportions, aud a n;ce tempered animal. He cannot fail to attract breeders, no, matter where his owner elects to stand him.

Captain Russell is owned by that veteran i of draught horse breeders, Mr John Small, j That is surely good enough to recommend ' him to anybody, This horse is a handsome ! dark brown, six years, by McArthur dam Vie. He was in excellent condition, and presented a very creditable appearance. Lord Stanley (Mr Geo. Thompson) was the hero of the show ring last year, and looks none the worse for being a year older. Lord Stanley is a dark chestnut by Craig ievar, dam Blossom. He looks quite as well as he did last yaar, and bore plenty of evidence that every care had been be stowed upon him during the winter. [ King of Quality was in his old place as 1 usual, attended by the same mentor, and was as full of life as ever. King of Quality took first prize in the Asli'mrton show ring a few years back. He does not belie his name for true enough, he is full of quality from head to foot A powerful animal with massive quarters and largejforearm; and fucther, a beautiful mover, His stock •are well spoken of wherever he has been. He is by Lion King from Queen of Quality, and is owned by Mr J. Heseltine. Lord Willowby, proprietor, Mr Denis McKendry, is now five years old and is by Vanquisher, dam Diamond by Kelvin. He looked much better than when on parade last year. Lord Willowby is not a heavy 'made horse, but is compact and square set. He is a rich roan in colour.

McPherson Grant Mr J. Shearer's champion 3-year-old cf last year, has lost none of his beauty. He is now, of course four years old, and took first prize last year for the best 3-year-old entire at the Ash burton Show. McPherson Grant is by Craigellachie out of Queen of the Bankers, and was one of the best-looking horses on the ground. He is a dark bay, showing immense bone and substance, with a fine barrel; and stands on a set of legs that even the most pessimistic critic could not find fault with.

Lord Clyde (Mr A. Forsyth) is a light made horse, by Conqueror, dam Jess. This horse was in excellent condition.

Glenwye, the property of Mr Geo McEae, is an exceptionally nice looking 4-year-old, well proportioned, very muscular, and car ries plenty of hair. He has a handsome neck, a good chest, and everything that goes to make up a first-class stamp of Clydes dale.

Lord Clyde, 7yrs, by Pride of the Valley dam Poll, by Luck's AIIJ was paraded in the name of Mr Thos.'Hall, of Gapes' Valley, Gpraldine. He is a stoutly built horse, of a sort calculated to sire good stamps of draughts. He should do well in any district. COLTS Six draught colts were paraded, viz, Union Jack, Sir Rodger, Joseph Chamberlain, Fair head, Balcraig, and Gleneffer. The two first named were owned by Mr T. Taylor, the two latter by Mr J. Shearer^ and Joseph Chamberlain and Fairhead by Messrs H. Donaldson and Denis McKendry respec tively, it is sufficient to say that they were a fine lot;, taken all round. Their ap pearance was a general theme of admiration from many of the farmers present, ! THOBOt'GH B REDS. In quantity the thoroughbreds were not well represented, but this was made up in quality. Mr Hugo' Friedlander's Australian bred Finland, five years, by Bill of Portland — Fishwife, came in for a deal of attention. He thoroughly deserves it, for he is a good stamp of thoroughbred, Finland when moving cannot fail to attract notice. Even at a walk his motion is a perfect one. Ab |it has been said before, ho is not a big horse, but is more of a "quality" horse.. It is not necessary to go into the question of his breeding which stands out prom inently as placing him in the front rank of thoroughbred sires in this colony. The doings of this fashionable sire will be watched with interest in the near future, and his progeny cannot fail to gam dis tinction on the turf.

Formosan (Mr Max Friedlander) is from the same establishment as Finland. .The son of St Leger and Forme ncvor looked better. A wonderful change has been made in the horse since he first went to Kelburn Lodge. His condition and appearance generally did those credit who were respon sible for his toilet. He was one of the lively brigade, which proved that he had not been wanting in attention during the ■winter.

( Cajolery, Mr W. T. Doak, owner, is by I the defunct Apremont, who was of i rench I origin, from the Traducer mare Flattery. ' Since leaving the turf he has had sever.-. 1 /(seasons at the stud and so far has 1 been very successful. When racmtr. I Caio'ery was a very handy horse at till <!isWos, both on the flab nnA over hurdles. Cajolery is a good-looking horse in every particular. j Mr Sam. Brown paraded Warrington, his old f ivourite by Gorton-Mountain Lily, half-brother to the flying Bla'er, well known to all race-goers. He looked a little light, but he generally wears a light appearance. Warrington, at his best, was an exceptionally fast horse up to a mile and ran one of the fastest mile races ever accomplished at Ricoarton when he finished do;id-heat with Rangratca in a handicap raco a few years bick. Well mated he should not fail to make a name for himself. ROADSTER AND CARRIAGE. Pour horses of the roadster and carriage class paraded, one failing to put in an ap pearance. The evergreen Toronto, by Texas and Twilight, the property of Mr W. Begg, was present. His condition was of the best, and reflected great credit on his owner. To ronto is a hindsonie grey, and moves excel siently. Messrs Mangan and Wilson's little horse Imperious was once more on parade. By Director, a trotting horse who has plenty of wins to his credit, Imperious has plenty of recommendation. Prince Imperial never looked better than he did to-day. Nothing pleases the owner of Prince Imperial, Mr John McDonnell, than to have his horse look well in public. The shining coat, and well groomed appear ance of the horse spoke volumes for the I care bestowed upon him. So far, his stock have already gained honours on the track, among thorn beinyf Hamlin and Little Princess, the former having quite recently distinguished himself. Prince Imperial is by the American bred Hambletonian Bell Boy from the renowned Princuss, who won honours both in New Zealand and Austra lia. Berlia Mac (MrThos. Lester) is a compact roan, with many good points about him. He is by Berlin, out of a mare by Quicksilver. Of a docile temperament, and sound in constitution, Berlin Mac should not want for support. The parade concluded shortly after half past twelve.

To-Day's Telegrams.

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Gisborne, Sept 20

The Southern Cross, wrecked at Tahiti, is a schooner of sixty tons, built at San Francisco two years for the French-Protes tant mission, and trading between the Marquehau and Tuamotu islands. Oamaru, Sept. 20

The three-year-old son of Wm Easton, junr., farmer, at Richmonds, was drowned^ last evening in a lagoon near the home stead. He had been seen by his mother some twenty minutes before being found in. , the lagoon. j

Sporting.

AVON DALE RACES.

Avondale Racecourse, Sept. 20

There is a strong cold southerly wind with passing showers for the opening of the Avoudale races. The attendance is good, but tho course is heavy. Rasults: —

Maiden —Komeo 1, Strathavon 2, Sly Miss 3. Won easily by three lengths, a length between second and third. Dividends —.£2 15s an>i .£5 Is. Scratch ings—Seatonia, Gold Web, Stowan, and La Polish.

Hurdlgs—Mars 1, Tim 2, Cannongate 3. Scratched~Dingo. Bellman and Sirdir fell, Commodore and Winsome baulked. Won easily by four lengths. Dividends—£3 9s and £2 10s,

Avondale Stakes—Cordon Rouge 1 Kam.o, Sans Peur 3. Cordon Rouge and Kamo led at tho turn from a straggling start, bans Peur coming through too late. Cordon Rouge won by a length, a neck be tween second and third. Protest for inter ference.

Cup.—The Shannon 1, Tresham 2, |Dur able 3.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1902



Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safb and sure remedy, in Is boxeß; sold everywhere Smoke New VeniT



Arcade Horse Sale.



I Mr David Thomas held his usual weekly 1 horse sale to-day, when there was a large attendance and good entries. The fol lowing are some of the prices obtained :— Bay mare .£32, brown mares £48 and £id ; bay geldings £1G and .£37, bay colt £48. The sale was proceeding when we went to press.



Sale of Stallions. —At the arcade this^ afternoon several stallions were offered by" Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd., and Mr David Thomas, but only one sale resulted— that of Glenorchy, thy Middlerigg Prince dam Jess, at 52$gs., Mr H. Sharplin being the purchaser. j



Coronation and Fallen Troopers' Memorials.—ln another column it will be noticed that a public meeting is called to consider the Coronation and Fallen Trooper's Memorials and disbursements of the patrio tic and war funds in hand, and will be held in the Municipal Chambers on Friday September 26th at 8 p.m. .



Bridge Over the Opihi.—At a Confer ence to-day of the Levels and the Geraldine County Councils, it was agreed to accept the offer of the Department of Roads and Bridges of a pound for pound subsidy for a bridge over the Opihi near Pleasant Point. The engineer's estimate is .£SOOO.



The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. TINWALD" YARDS, TUESDAY NEXT. "WF^ 6^a^ offer on account of Clients ;— -| f\f\ Halfbred Ewes with 130 lambs at ' h"A Halfbred Ewes with 100 per cent f U at foot. y4 f\ Halfbred Ewes with 100 per cent \Ev at foot. QAA Store Hoggets Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. T, F. GIBS.ON, Manager, 9, 245 H. A. LLO.YD, Auctioneer | Public Notices. i PUBLIC MEETING^ A PUBLIC Meeting to "consider the Coronation Memorial, the Fallen Troopers' Memorial, and disbursement of the balanoe of the Patriotic and War Fund 3 now in hand, will be held at the Municipal Chambers on FRIDAY, the 26th September, inst, at 8 p.m. All members of the various Committees in connection therewith are requested to be present. W. H. COLLINS, 9 244 Mayor. nAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. BIENNIAL ELECTION. Hp HE following candidates having been 1 duly nominated as Commissioners on the Hampstead Town Board, to fill the three extraordinary vacancies caused by failure to elect the required number on the Bth inst, viz:— HARDY, ARTHUR CECIL ORR, ANDREW SILCOCK, WILLIAM JOHN. The said Candidates are hereby declared duly'elected to the offices above named. j '< , J. C. BELL, ' Returning Officer Hampstead' Town : District. . Hampstead, September 20, 1902, 9 241



y Dav;d Thomas . _ AKCADK ——" i Thursday, September 25, 1902 S SPECIAL SALE. 1 "m/l RD. THOMAS will hold a Special  JJfJL ('leariug sale of Furuituro awl stock . of Fairy Goods, etc, as above, on the Tan in Arcade, At 1.30 p.m. ' 9 234 R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. ; METHVEN SALEYARDS. SEPTEMBER 25th, 1902. Lease in Perpetuity, containing 1 ! 323 a3r 25p. HIGHBANK MR D. THOMAS has. received instruc tions from Messrs Davis Bros., Highbank, to sell by Public Auction, as above— 1 Their magnificent selection on Highbank, containing 323 a3r 25p, all first-class land, well fenced and watered, thoroughly improved and in good heart. There are about 100 acres in oats, 20 acres of wheat, and land is being prepared for turnips, and as this selection originally was about one of the best on Highbank and has been carefully formed and artistically laid out with permanent improve ments, both ample and up-to-date, the auctioneer has every confidence in recommending anyone on the look out for a good farm and comfortable home to inspect this property, to attend the sale and bid for it. Sale at 1.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 9 C 9 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, 26th September, 1902. MY Next Horse Fair will take place on the above date, when I will offer on account of various clients ;— tj Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES Account Rakaia Client,— O Draught MARES and GELDINGS On account Contractor, — O Draught MARES and GELDINGS Account Tinwald Clients,— O Good Draught GELDINGS Account Northern Client,— 9 Useful DRAUGHTS, from 2yrs upwards Account Southbridge Client, — O Good Draught GELDINGS : On Account of Mr Chambers, — IRoan GELDING, 7 years, good in farm work On account of Client,— 1 Brown PONY, 3yrs, by Phaeton, dam Goldfinch. Good in saddle. Present Entry.—lo2 of all descriptiom:. 9 220 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. BULLOCKS' ARCADE. SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from C. G. Hawdon, Esq., England, to sell by public auction as above,-— His three conveniently situated Sections in the Town of Ashburton, and numbered on the Plan 1173,1174, and 1182. AU corner sections, and abut ting on Havelock and Walker Streets. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 9 179 Auctioneer. Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion Fares to Orari for Geraldine Races, 25th and 26th September, 1902 HOLIDAY Excursion Tickets at fares of 2d per mile first class, minimum , 4s, Id per mile second class, minimum 2s, will be issued to Orari from Christchurch, Timaru and intermediate stations on September 25th and 26th, available for return till September 27th. 9 231 BY ORDER. TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SERVICES. General Post Office, Wellington, 17th Sept., 1902. SEALED Alternative Tenders will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, until MONDAY, the 6th October, 1902, for the conveyance of Mails between the undermentioned places, for a period from the Ist November, 1902, to the 31st December, 1903. POSTAL DISTRICT Oi' CHRISTCHURCH. Arundel Post Office and Mr Williams' Residence, Cracroft. Ealing Post Office and Mr Williams' Residence, Cracroft. Twice Weekly. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. The attention of intending tenderers is directed to the terms and conditions of contract printed at the back of the tender forms. Successful tenderers will be required to show that they are in a position to satisfac torily carry out the services. Contractors whose tenders may be ac cepted must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to the time-tables framed by the Department. Particular attention is directed to clause 26 of terms and conditions. Forms of tender, with the terms ajad conditjpns of contract, may be procured at any Pp,st Office. No tender will be considered unless niads on the printed form. Tenders, indorsed "Tender for- Mail Service, No. ," to be addressed to the Chief Postmaster of the postal district to which the tender may specially refer. W. GRAY, 9 232 . Secretary! BE!!!*?!!!!!!? 1!!!!!! 1!! 1?!?!^ WANTED. "T^TANTED—A PLOUGHMAN. A Per manent Eillet with Highest Wages to a Good Man. JAS. BROWN. 9 228 Netherby, Wakanui. BARING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL- Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1902. Preacher—Rev. C. H. Laws. CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90. WANTED to Sell— l ac.re>a good land, sub-diyided :and-.well fenced into four paddbeks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply Wi Stouter. Smoke New Venus Worms undermine Children's Constitut ipaa. Use Wade's Worm Fig s/ Is boxes.



Wanted. WANTED- Good Bodicn Hands. Apply Miss Meadows, Mitchell and Tur ner's. 9 237 ANTiil).— Capal>hi Girflor hcwe work. Sleep at homo.—.\pply to Mrs H. M.Jones. 0 239 I W ANTE D-A Good steady Ploughman ApplyG. Osbobne, Tinwald. 9 243 mO LET.—Two Houses, 6s 6d and 8s per X week.—H. M. Jones. 9 238 SPRING CLEANING.-Now is the time to get J. Stack to sweep your chim neys. Orders at Kerr Bros., or Trevorton. 9 235 FOR SALE—A Poriy and almost new Rustic Trap and Harness. —Apply John Cox, Wills Street. "'• 9 211 LOST, on Friday, between Laghmor and AUenton, a Bag containing Blankets. Would finder kindly leave at Andrew Orr's. —Arthur Paterson. 9 242 BARING Square Wesleyan Church.—To diorbow—Morning and Evening ser vice—Rev. E. Walker; Dromore, 3 p.m.— Eev. E. Walker. 9 233 PRIMITIVE Methodist Chureh.-^Ash burton —Morning 1, Messrs Aston and Carlisle, Evening, Rev R. Raine. Memorial Service to late Mr W. Palmer. Fairton— Miss Addis; Winchmore —Mr Leadley. 9246 FRESH Flounders by express this evening.—-J. H. Jswitt, Havelock street. a RANT & MOORE have the most splendid assortment of New Season's Prints and Muslins. mHE Roll of Honour, Defenders of the X Empire, resident in New Zealand. Just Published by the New Zealand Govern ment, Is. Bibles, great variety just to hand; Teachers' Bibles, two versions; Bibles explanatory, reference, and family ; Large and Small Type Bibles, various bsnd ings ; Prayer and Hymns, new editions ; Dr Kirk's Works, new edition; Poets' Birthday Books, well bound; New Books, Magazines; A. Plated Cornet, not quite new.—H. M. Jones. 8 PENCE per dozen is what we are now offering for Fresh Eggs; 10,000 dozen wanted to fill orders.—Carson and Co. SPECIAL Line of light and dark Prints at 4id yard, at Grant Jc Moore's, "I Q QTI FINEST Fresh Separator JLk5 OJLJ Butter, Willowby Factory ; equal to other brands at Is 6d. —Carson and Co., Sole Agents. O'CALLAGHAN ] Who put up the 'CALLAGHAN / Fastest Time in the Great Warnambool-Melbourne Road Race, rode his FAMOUS MASSEY-HARRIS, which machine is always to the front on the Road or Track. 9 204 WANTED— Every Lady to try a pair of Grant & Moore's 6s 9d Glacie Shoes. Best value in Ashburton. f*T\ AIR-TIGHT Bottles of Willowby OJLJ' Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. 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 "Onr ANTED KNOWN,- Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T. COOCLi'S of course. Ho always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway Station, and so handy to all Trains. HVTEW Season's Dress Goods just to hand j J3I in all the latest shades and materials, at Grant and Moore's. Our usual bed rock prices. 9 236 ■WT ANTED KNOWN,— That. Potatoes are still going for 5s 6d per Sack, Pure Cane Sugar 2*d per lb, New Cu rrants sd, Raisins 4Jd, Sago 2d, Tapioca 2d, Finest Factory Butter Is 2d lb, Three Bottles Sauce for Is ; in fact all Groceries at Bedrock Prices for Cash at J. T. COOCH'S. JUST landed ex '' Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at lesa than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. * A MAN chooses a girl because she is nice' and different from other girls. The same good reason applies to the Choice Blouse Goods now being exhibited by Messrs Mitchell and Turner in such satisfying variety. 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. "ORESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Jj Kings wood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tioD, The War, causes, and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rook, Sky Pilot, Men, of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. f^ ARDENINGTOOLSIn'great variety, VJT including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wira,' Netting—Fowl Id, lid, an,d 2d per yard Sheep, with centra strand, 3d, at G Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. YATES' and Nimrao and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and. Co, WANTED KNOWN.—That Mrs A Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few * shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouu,d to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. ASH "foTSkSs, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Sutton's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity. Carson and Co. OUR Supply of School Boots is drawn from the factory of one of the beat ol N.Z. makers. Give us a trial.-^M-iTcfiKLi and Turner, Boot spd Shoe "Warehouse. : TV A^JTJSD to sell, second-hand Colonial V * • Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stouyer" Implement Agent. KERR BROS., B,u.ra*jt street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that; their Garden Seeds hav L e arrived, and, .include all the well-known Varieties, Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a ; shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3dj per packet or '2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale^—Kerb; Brqs^



J T. Bullock FOR SALtF MAY FIELD DISTETCT. IMPROVED FARM OF QO Acres 3 Roods 8 Perches QO BEING part of E.S. 24907, with Dwell ing House and other buildings erected thereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hyde?. Full particulars furnished on application Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, AT A LOW EENTAL. /COMMODIOUS Room in Eastern end of \y Sauuders' Buildings. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. Desirable Building Site, well situated in Tancred Street, Northern aspect. Being Town Section 273, containing | Acre. The owner, an absentee, has decided to realise forthwith. Terms can be arranged. Apply to mmm _ mmßmmtm _ T. BULLOCK. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mr William Palmer are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Havelock Street, East, on SUNDAY, 21st inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 221 Undertakers. UA.O.D MEMBERS of the Star of Aahburton Lodge o£ Druids are requested to meet at the Lodge Room, at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW, (SUNDAY), 21st inst., to attend the Funeral of their late Bro. W. Palmeb. By Order, 9 216 G. BOWMAN, A.D. Tenders UPPER ASHBURTON EOAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works :— 1. Shingling some 60 chains (more or less) of the Boundary Road, Dromore.— 15 yards of shitigle to the chain. 2. Shingling some 120ichains (more or less) of the Mitch am Road, between R.S. 28752 and Reserve 2185 —15 yards of shingle to the cha;n. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, marked " Tender," and left at the Board's office, West Street, Ashburton, on or before 12 o'clock Noon of SATURDAY, the 27th inst.. Particulars of the works can he Lad on application to the Clerk. The lowest or any teneec not necessarily accepted. By order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. TENDERS. I" 1 HE Board of Governors of the Ashbur- j ton High School invites Tenders for "'■ leasing the following Reserves for seven and fourteen years from Ist November, 1902jViz:— 1. —Part Reserve No. 929, containing one hundred and sixty-four acres and twelve perches, more or less, situated ! between Winderinere .and Hinds i fronting main Scuth Iload. i 2.—Part Reserve No. 929, adjoining above containing two hundred and thirty seven acres, more or less. 3.—Reserve No. 1542, adjoining the Springburn School, containing fifteen acres, more or less. Tenants for 14 years shall have the right to erect buildings to the satisfaction of the Board, compensation for which shall be paid by the Board at tho expiration of the tenancy, but in no ease shall such compensation exceed £200. The highest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. Tenders, marked " Tender for Lease," to be bent to the undersigned by the Ist October, 1902. CHARLES BRADDELL, 9 8& Secretary. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. lOANS GRANTED FROM <£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month—9.3o a.m. till 4 p.m; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERTROBERTS, Managor. Wanted Known. I THAT we are selling last year's models Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Reduction, ns we are getting in a stock of this year's models. ! Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot : WE : THANK YOU. FOR "TTTE are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot 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 COENER, Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases. Glassware and Crockery, go to Stbange's j



Fred lander Pros Ltd Commission Bonus. ~\%.T have pleasure in announcing that V % our annual balance for period end ing 31st August is completed, and, in Hccurdttuce with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per cent of the net commissions earned daring the five months, commencing Ist April. 10r-2. ■.-.,' Our many and valued Clients -will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, ana can be obtained on application at our West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLANDER BEOS, Ltd. TITE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, ! BAELET, & GBASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Asbburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "Fhaff... TT7 ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme* W. diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. SACKS. \ * " ANTED—Good, Sound, Second-hand VV SACKS. Friedlander Bros;, Ltd. SEKD OATS. "tTTE have for Sale- Prime Canadinn Seed Oats,f t Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Wack Tartar Seed Oats, Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. XT7 E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRtEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. jTi*usT Money To Leo. i \£?E have sums ranging from .£2OO to I <£0000 to lend, on approved security afc 4| i | and 5 per cent. Friedland.er Bros., Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. ' " SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the Cotratj of Ashburton ior this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives stick continued satisfaction. Qur best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of slb and lOlba. Friedlander Bros, Ltd FARM SEEDS. OUK Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds _ is now to hand, samples and quota* tionsof which we shall be glad to famish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed EYE GEASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDL ANDES, BEOS., Ltd Imir Helpless with t% Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without restut. Now ... CUKE YOURBELr with THE GREAT... CANADIAN... SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. ; SOLS BY JLZ.L HHALSmM At 3/6 fir Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. lmn___. MM R CLARK, CAKKI;AGE PAINTE&, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ* chu^oto* seventeen years witltJ.B. and F, arid H. Steal. The present is an excellent time to hare your Vehicle Painted, etc, in first dam style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent -with good workman* ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per 1b; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Ls ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, l-slb packet,, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8& per lb-; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2Jlb tins Preserved Apricots^l|(|per tin; Extra quality > Peaches and Pelfs, 8d per tin.— Fletchek Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Tk/rESSRSFLETCHEE BROS, are gm»£ JjUL eightpenee $gt dozen for ftafc Eggs, untilfurther tiowe,. ' ,