PARLIAMENT.

House of Representatives.

Wellington July 25 The House met at 2.30 p.m. The Imprest Supply Bill for ,£575,000 was introduced by the Governor's mes sage. Oi this amount .£475,000 was for salaries, wages, etc., and £100,000 was for transfer from the Consolidated Fund to the Public Works Fund.

Mr Eerries pointed out that only about JMOO,OOO had been spent on public works during the pasb quarter, which was much less than usual, the average bei'ig <£50ii,()00 or .£600,000. He hoped the public works; would bo pushed on, and not left to go to wreck and ruin. Although there was a large sum to the credit of the fund, it was no good voting money unless it was spent.

Mr Massey said the last edition of the labor journal stated that there are now 400 men at work on the North Island Trunk Railway, agaiusfc 1100 employed 011 the work last December. Did the Minister in tend to reinstate those men ?

Mr Monk could not realise where all the money was going, and yet no progress was being made. The Hon W. Hall-Jones said the House must bear in mind that the Public Works Fund had to last till the 31st March next, and three months afterwardsshe would not know where he was till the Loan Bill was passed, and until that borrowing authority was given it would be unwise to put on many more men. When that -authority was given, he hoped to make a decided in crease in the number of men employed on the works. , Mr G. R. Russell said the Consolidated Fund showed a deficit at the end of the June quarter. Mr Herries contended that we were coming to a crisis, and no one could deny that our prospects were not as good as they were three or four years ago. Sir Joseph Ward explained the deficit at the end of the" June quarter, by stating that last year they commenced with a big credit balance of .£530,000, but at the be ginning of this year they only had a balance of £270,000. As everyone knew, the re sults from the revenue were not so great at the beginning of the year as at the end of the year. During the last two years, the financial world had been completely out of joint, and New Zealand had stood off the market and financed until a favourable op portunity, when she floated a loan at 94. There were people in the colony who said that the finances, of the colony- were de pressed for speculative purposes in the Old Country, and to this Sir Joseph took strong exception. He went on to say that im mediately the necessary authority was given in the Loan Bill, the Government could get the money. But until that it ■would be very unwise to increase the public works expenditure. Mr James Allen said that objection had been taken to the nature of the criticism of the colony's finances indulged in by the Opposition, on the ground that they would do the colony harm in the Old Country. But he contended that whatever harm was done arose from misstatements of the posi tion from the Ministerial benches. He criticised Sir Joseph Ward's figures regard ing the position of the colony in the com parative June quarters of 1901 and 1902, and urged that the position should be clearly stated for the people at Home. After a long discussion, the Bill passed its final stages.

LOAN BILL

The adjourned debate on the second read ing of the Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Bill was resumed by Mr E. M. Smith, who spoke of the great resources possessed by the colony, and the bright prospects of the future. The only com plaint he had to make against the Govern ment in connection with its borrowing pro posals was that it did not raise sufficient money to satisfy hin.. The Government should borrow a substantial sum, and de vote it to the completion of necessary pub lic works.

Mr M'Guire condemned the system of co-operative work.l?, uuder which, he con tended, money was frittered away, and valuable time lost. Public works should be let in small contracts. He thought thab more consideration should be extended to the farmers, who were tha backbone of the country.

Mr T. Mackenzie said that he believed in co-operative works under certain conditions but hs was perfectly satisfied that the operations carried on in this colony for some time past required very close investi gation. The colony was not getting a fair return for the money it was paying under the present system of co-operation. Con sidering the recent loan experiences of some of the other colonies, and the unsettled state of the Home money market, was it not possible, he asked, to delay the placing of the proposed loan, when they might not get more than 92 or 93 ? The colony would probably have to pay too high a price for a loan just now. Mr Guiness spoke strongly in favour of the completion of the section of the Mid land Railway to connect the east and west coasts of the South Island. He pointed out the advantages that would accrue t© both sides of the Island by the completion of the line, and laid especial stress on the conten tion that with a through line the timber and coal industries of the West Coast would be greatly assisted, while the cost of timber and coal to the consumer in Canterbury would be considerably reduced by reason of the cheapness of railway haulage as com pared with the existing system of trans port. He considered that the Canterbury- West Coast section of the Midland Railway and the North Island Main Trunk Railway were national works of the first importance, but he could not understand how the Gov ernment could bring forward the Waipara- Picton line as a work of national impor tance.

Mr Bollard complained of the slow pro gress that had been made on the North Island Main Trunk Line. The policy of the Government in having sixteen different railways under construction at once was anything but statesmanlike. In his opinion the policy of the Government was one of borrowing and squandering. Criticising the management of the railways, Mr Bol lard asserted that a large amount of capi tal had been used to bolster up the revenue.

The Hon C. H. Mills objected to certain terms used by Mr |Bollard, especially the assertion that constituencies were being bribed, and he ridiculed the dismal pro phecies of members of the Opposition. The last loan he asserted was a pronounced suc cess, in view of the exceptional condition of the London money market. As for the stoppage of Public Works, the Minister of Public Works had done what any bnsiness man would have done under these circum stances. He regarded the North Island Main Trunk line as a work of the first na tional importance, and. placed the Waipara-

Pioton section next to it. The latter was a national line in every sense of the term, and its completion would open up a large area of land suitable for close settlement, besides which it would bring the North and South Islands within easy reach of each other by the medium of a fast ferry service across Cook Strait.

Mr Lang strongly urged the completion of the North Island Main Trunk Line. The money expended on co-operative works was not giving the return the colony had a right to expect. He also advocated opening up land in the King country. At 12.35 a.m. Sir Joseph Ward suggested the adjournment of the debate till 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, when he hoped that the Bill would be put through all its stages, as there were fourteen or fifteen more members who desired to speak on the Bill. He thought it adyisable to adjourn for to-night. A motion for adjournment was carried by forty-eight to five, and the House rose at 12.40 a.m.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph • Copyright.

Received July 26, 9.36 a.m. Coronation Banquet Funds.

London, .1 uly 25 The Empire Coronation Banquut Com mittee handed the balance of ,£75 to the Colonial Troops Club.

Colonials Returning,

Sir E. Barton and Sir John Forrest will catch the Aorangi at Vancouver on her aexfe trip.

The Government of Rhodesia

There is a growing feeling in '.Rhodesia against the South. African Chartered Com pany's management without Cecil Rhodes. A local movement is afloat for annexation to the Transvaal, or establishing a Crown Colony pending federation.

Lord Kitchener's Gift

The London Corporation has accepted Lord Kitchener's gifts, comprising a Itoer Long Tom, and Kruger's fully equipped ox wagon.

(Received July 26, 9.16 a.m) Cholera in Egypt.

The "Daily Telegraph" states that cholera exists in every quarter of Cairo. Several natives, who were working, fell dead ; 42 cases occurred on the first day of the outbreak. The British regiments are going into camp in the desert.

Smallpox. The smallpox outbreak in London has ended.

The Guilfoyle Tragedy.

AN UNFORTUNATE FATALITY.

Sydney, July 25

Two men suspected in connection with the shooting of Constable Guilfoyle, were sur prised by the police near Qareanbeyan. The constable called " surrender." One raised his rifio as the constable covered him with a revolver, but the constable shot him dead, and captured the other.

Until the police, who left Sydney tonight arrive at Queanbeyan, the question of identity remains in doubt, but there are grave fears that the Guilfoyle murder has resulted in a second tragedy. A telegram from Yass to-night states that there are good reasons for believing that the man shot, and his . companion, were two chair menders, who had been touring the district. They left Yass in the direction of Queanbey on Wednesday last. The description of the man who was shot, as supplied to the police, while tallying in some respects with one of Guilfoyle's suspects, also tallies with one of the chair menders named Heaps. He was accompanied by a youth, and the prisoner is a youth answering to the description of Heaps's companion, whereas the second Guilfoyle suspect is middle-aged.

The police are still actively searching the Hornsby district. There is considerable excitement amongst the outlying residents.

Received July 26,11.20 a.m.

Sydney, July 26

There now appears to be little doubt that the wrong man was shot at Queanbeyan. His companion gives the name of John Nichols, of Cooma. A wire from Cooma states from the description that he is un doubtedly the son of a local tinsmith. He left Cooma some time ago in company with another young man on a trading tour. The prisoner states he and his companion were at Yass on the day of the G uilfoyle murder. He does not know deceased's name.

Constable, Madden was accompanied by a number of civilians. It 13 alleged that when stooping over deceased to take his firearm? from him, tho constable's l-evolver went off simultaneously with.a shot gun discharged by a bystander. This accounts for the number of shot wounds found on the body.

Deceased closely resembles one of the missing suspects.

The officers sent to Queanbeyan have failed to identify the dead man as one of the suspects.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1902.



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Fr edla rier Bros. Ltd. Clearing Sa .• AT ASHBURTON FORKS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th, 1902. MESSES FRIEDLANDERBros., Ltd., have received instructions from Mr Charles Eippingale to hold a Clearing Sale , at his Homestead, xlshburton Forks, c n the above date, of the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, etc., comprising— 1 bay Mare, 3yrs, by Vanquisher 1 bay Mare, !3yrs, by Champion 1 1 bay Gelding, Byvs 1 bay Mare, 9yrs 1 Cow in profit 3 Pigs Dray and Frame, McCorniiek Reaper and Binder, C.v. Plough (Reid and Gray), Set Harrows, Chain Harrows, Boiler, Tip Dray, McSlierry Grain Drill, Spring Trap and i Harness, Leading Chains, Blocks and ' Tackle, also a quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 noon. 7 197 CLEARING SALE AT SPRINGBURN. FRIDAY, AUGUST ist 1902. MESSRS Friedlander Bros, Ltd, have received instructions fi'om Mr W. E. Sparks to hold a Clearing Sale of his Live and Dead Stock at his homestead, on the above date, of A O X 4> 6, 8 tooth $ and J bred ewes in . *±AO lamb. I / i Shrop rams, i) f\ 12to 18 months old cattle, Q Cows; 3 light horses. Spring trap and harness, S.F. Plough, Chaffcutter, 1 ton O.S. chaff, aud quantity of sundries. - Sale at 12.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd., 7 252 K. PRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Public Notices. Ashburton County Council. OTICE is hereby given that a reso s lution making a Special Order repeal ing certain By-laws in respect of the main tenance of water races under tho control of the above Council, and making new By- Jaws in that behalf under the provisions of The Ashburton County Council Empower ing Act, 1882, The Ashburton County Coun cil Empowering Act Amendment Act, 1901, and of all other powers enabling the Council, was adopted by the said Council at a special meeting 'held on the 6th day of June, 1902, and will be submitted for con firmation at a meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the Ist diy of August, 1902. A copy of the proposed By-laws is de posited at the Council's office, Baring Square, Ashburton, and will be open to public inspection every week day during «ffice hours, up to the Ist of August. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 28th June, 1902. 9 292 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANS FER OF LICENSE. I JOHN CUSACK, of Winslow, being 9 the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Winslow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ash burton, on the 4th day of September, 1902, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to Thomas Daily, my appoin tee. Dated the 13th day of June, 1902. 7 248 JOHN CUSAOK. wanted! ~~ A COMPETENT Ploughman at once. Apply THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. 7 254 Wanted. TO LET—A four-roomed House with half acre of land; also a five-roomed House, quarter acre, in good order. —H. M. Jones. 7 211 DON'T FORGET —J. Stage sweeps Chimneys and sweeps them thorough ly. Orders care Kerr Bros., Burnett Street, or Trevorton. 7 244 THE person who was seen clearing the clothes line in Hampstead on Thurs day night, return property to save trouble. 7 246 M~ R W. Le COUTEUR will (D.V.) preach in the Arcade Chambers To-morrow (Sunday) evening at 6.30. Subject: " Man dieth and where is he." All invited. 7 247 WANTED for Farm—A Young Woman to assist in household work.—Ad dress—-Miss A. Brown, Netherby, Wakanui Post Office. 7 249 BAPTIST Church.l—Mr Peters will preach Tomorrow, morning and even ing. 7 251 BARING Square Wesleyan Church.— To-morrow's services. Preachers- Morning, Mr Grayburn; Evening, Mr Jory. 7 253 OYSTERS To-Night.—Bring your own Bags, 3d per doz. Same Old Shop. Still buying Fowls.—J. H. Jewitt. FOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks .£3 10s each, and one 1 00 gallon Painted Tank J>3 15s.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. GIVING UP BUSINESS. a BEAT Clearing Sale, commencing Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,—Miss E. Barnes, corner Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 FT^ILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d JL Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles 5Jd; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town.— Carson and Co PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the goods to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bar rett's, and just now the Special Discouut is worth consideration. A TTENTION is respectfully directed to t~\ H. C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings in the pound allowed off every purchase from the small sum of fivepence worth. DRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are a big necessary item. It is therefore important to get the best value for your money. Customers at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the Special Discount is an extra attraction. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where.



F. FERRIMAN. FOR S/VLE HAVELOCK STREET WEST, ASH BURTON. ME J. W. BAKER having purchased a property in the suburbs, has in structed mo to sell his very desirable resi dence containing 10 rooms, washhouse, aoullery, arid bathroom, with stables and other outbuildings, together with % an acre of land. The property is situated in a com manding position, and is on the direct road to the Woolleu Mills. Further particulars can be obtained on application to ' F. FERRIMAN. Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALFOED FOREST EOAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of land. The property is occupied by Mrs Kissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to i P. FSRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. " FOR SALE. " ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON ME F. BULL has instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills, con sisting of about I of an acre of land, upon which is erected a house of 6 rooms ; imme diate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. P. FEBEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE, WINTER'S ROAD, AND CHARLES STREET, ALLENTON. I HAVE received instructions from Mr George Barber, who is removing to the North Inland, to sell his property, situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land contains two acres 9£ perches, and the buildings comprise a com fortable dwelling of 4 rooms, scullery, and washhouse. Full particulars may be had on application. Except. Qauly easy terms can be arranged. P. FERRIMAIT, Ashburton. FOB SALE, A N excellent suburban property confcain- X3L iag 10 acres, with good dwelling house and stables. Tha property is one which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and increasing valua, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active life. 3PuJI particulars on application. F. FERKIMAN, Ashburton. "XTEW Dates, 6d per lb; New Figs, 6d ; l\ New Currants, sd; New Raisins, s*d; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Kasp berry Jam, Is per jar.—Carson and Co. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d,' per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2-jlb, 7oib bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb ; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5-Jd ; prunes 8d lb j preserved ginger. 8d lb , dried apples 9.d ; peaches 9d; apri cots 10d ; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd.— John orr and Co



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The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd CLEARING SALE MAYFIELB : FRIDAY, August ist 1902 1 "; y JLyiNG disposed of his Farm, A. J. Huston, Esq., has now favoured us with instructions to Sell by Public Auction , on the above date, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, comprising KiNPat LAMBS £MJb@ UKA Forward LAMBS, off Turnips OiOk Fafc 4 aud'6-tooth WETHERS OH £~\ Forward WETHERS, off turnins s£\ Fat EWES (heavy weights) Qf\d\ 4-tooth first cross EWES, in 6d\J\J lamb to English Leicester Earns ¥j&y 4-tooth f-bred EWES, in lamb 4 &bA to English Leicester Earns "I Souud Mouthed half and % -bred X 4 \J EWES, in lamb to English Leicester and Shropshire Earns ~t K.f\ Full mouthed crossbred EWES, lOv in lamb to English Leicester and Shropshire Earns p* X Merino EWES, in Lamb t° O O English Leicester Earns. 4 Draught GELDINGS 2 Draught MARES 2 Gig Horse, 6 years 1 Trap MAEE, 5 years 1 Spring Dray MARE 1 MAEE, 5 years 1 GELDING, 6 years 1 Colt, 2 years, broken to lead 1 Hack Mare, 7 years 1 Cow, calved three weeks, second calf; 4 Fat Steers, 1 Fat Heifer, 2 Calves, 1 Berk shire Sow in pig, 2 Large Duncan Drays, 1 Tip Dra* and Frame, 1 Tip Dray, 1 Spring Bray and Harness, 1 Double seated Buggy and Harness, Express Wag gon and Harness, Trap and Harness, Gig with Hood and Harness, Anglo-American Grain Drill, Turnip, Eape and Manure Drill, Broadcast Sower, Disc Harrows, Three-furrow Duncan Plough, 1 Two-furrow Plough (Eeid and Gray), Single-furrow Plough, 1 Set four-leaf Heavy Harrows, 1 Set five-leaf Harrows, 1 Set four-leaf Har rows, 1 Set Twitch Harrows, 1 Duncan Eoller on wheels, 1 Giant Spring Grubber, I Ordinary Duncan Spring Grubber, 1 Large Grubber, 2 Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders, 1 Stripper, 1 Horse Hoe, Weighing Machine, Scoop. Winnowing Machine, 3 Sheep Feeders, Portable Whare, W Theelbarrow, Grindstone, Side Saddle and Bridle, 2 Gentlemen's Saddles, 5 Large Stacks Oaten Sheaves, 5 Large Stacks Oat Straw, about 5 Tons O.S. Chaff, 120 Bushels Oats, 40 Bushels Seconds Wheat, 90 Bushels Barley, 1 Ton Turnip Manure, Potatoes and Carrots, Stakes, Wire, Wire Netting, Posts, Hurdles, New and Second-Hand Bags, 500 ft Totara Well Timber, quantity Fowls. Surplus Furniture, and a large quantity of Sundries too numerous to mention. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon. Luncheon Provided. A Drag will leave Ashburton on morning of sale at 9 o'clock T. F. GIBSON, Manager 7 193 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Tenders TENDERS. npENDEES are invited up to 4 o'clock X on MONDAY, 4th August, for additions to the Residence of D. Thomas, Esq. Plans, etc, at my Office, Arcade. A. AGER, 7 250 Architect. TENDERS. nnENDEES are invited up to 12 o'clock on X THUESDAY, August 7th, for erection of Now Orange Hall. Drawings, etc., at my office Arcade. A. AGEE, 7 183 Architect;. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE. Wellington, July 18th, 1902. WRITTEN TENDERS are invited for the Supply of FIVE HUNDRED (500) TONS OF PRIME ORDINARY TABLE POTATOES, in good condition and of ordinary size. To be packed in strong export Cases of uniform shape, securely bound with wire at each end, and with a centre division, each case to contain exactly lOOlbs net weight, and to be marked as directed. Potatoes are required to be delivered early in August, but not without ten days' notice being given of the exact date on which delivery is required. The Secretary reserves the right to reject Potatoes of inferior quality at the Port of delivery, and will require the Contractor to replace any Potatoes so r rejected. Tenders will be received for the whole Quantity in One Line, or any portion thereof, but not less than Twenty-five Tons. Tenders to state Price of Potatoes per ton of 22401b5, free on board, and name Port of delivery, such Price to include cost of packages. Tenders, addressed to the Secretary, In dustries and Commerce, Wellington, will be received up to Noon of the 28th INST., and are to be accompanied by a Deposit in the form of a marked cheque drawn in favour of the Receiver-General, Deposit Account, representing 10 per cent, of the value of the Tender. If the Tender be accepted the cheque will be negotiated and retained as a guarantee of fulfilment of contract. The lowsst or any tender not necessarily' accepted. T. E. DONNE, 7194 Secretary. ASHBURTON TOWN SECTIONS TO BE OFFEEED FOE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. "TVfOTICE is hereby given that the under- J3I mentioned lands will be offered for cash sale at Public Auction, on TUESDAY, the 12th August, 1902, at Ashburton. Ashburton Town Sections, Nos. 402 to 408 inclusive j area, one quarter-acre each; upset price, .£5 per section. Sale plans with further 'particulars, will shortly be available for distribution. THOS. HUMPHEIES, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Christchurch, July 23rd, 1902. 7 245__ THE Twentieth Century; New Testa ment, complete; The New Science of Healing, by Lewis Kuhine; Captain John Brown; Love Crown Cold, by A. Swan; Scarlet and Hyssop; The Game and Candle; The Blazed Trail; Like Another Helen; The Furthest End; The King's Assegai; The Power of the Captivity; The Charge ©f the Home; The Shears of Fate; The Epistles of Aitkins; The Eoad in Paris The Unexpected; Kirk's complete works in one vol.; Dickens' works, new cheap edi tions ; Nat Gould's Books, great variety, 'cheap editions,—H. M. Jones, j



David Thomas^ MBTHVEK. THURSDAY, 31e7jULY, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Dr. Hamilton to Sell by Public Auction at his residence, Methven, on the above date, immediately after the close of the Stock Sale,— The whole of his Furniture and House hold Effects, all of which are nearly ' new. Also,— Horse, by Btonyhurst; fiovernras Cart, built by Moor and Co., Christchurch, three months ago, and 1 set Brown English Harness, in good order. D. THOMAS, 7 241 Ash burton.' AECADE HORSE FAIR, I FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902: MY Next HorE9 Fair will be held on the j above date, for which 1 am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. p—mi mi mini inn i inmiliniii wim»iu—iiii—— W IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, j 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Dun can Leitch, of Ashburton, Tinsmith. "YXTEITTEN Tenders will be roceived by | VV the undersigned up to WEDNES DAY, the 30th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, for Stock-in-Trade and Tools. Particulars and conditions can be obtained on application to the Deputy Assignee, to whom tenders must be addressed in the Estate of D. Leitch. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 25th day of July, 1902. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. 7 235 Ashburton. j PUBLIC NOTICES. ! no license? ! ODDFELLOWS' HALL. MISS FLORENCE BALGrARNIE WILL ADDRESS PUBLIC MEETINGS SUNDAY, 3rd August, at 8.15 p.m. MONDAY, 4th August, at 8 p.m. THUESDAY, 7th August, at 8 p.m. FEIDAY, Bth August, at 8 p.m. Further particulars in future advertisements. 7 242 CORONATION CELEBRATION. A MEETING of the General Committee -will be held at the Municipal Chambers on MONDAY, the 28th inst, at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 7 232 Hon. Secretary. TTIOE SALE.-One Stack of Hay; also one Stack of Oat Sheaves; at per ton or the lot. Close to Ashburton. Apply C. EEID ■) Executors late G. W. BODY) S.E. Burnard. 7 212 ~~ MUSIC. SIGHT-READING, EAR TRAINING, AND THEORY. ME J. GILLIES purposes starting a Class immediately for the above, and will be glad if intending pupils will give in their names either to himself or at ' the office of this paper as soon as possible. Fee for the Course, 10s 6d. 7 217 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. I Public Notice. ALL Outstanding Rates Unpaid after July 31st, will bo sued for without further notice. By Order,? i J*HN DAVISON, 7 220 Clerk. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYEE. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. "3 lOANS GRANTED FROM J J225 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. till4p.m;and7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. WANTED for Clients—Small Farm from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acros, near Ashburton. W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. RATE NOTICE. IN accordance with the provisions of the " Road Board Act, 1382," "Theßating Act, 1894," Sections 37, 38, 39, and 40, and amendments thereto, Public Notice is here by given that it is the intention of the Mount Somers Road Board, at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY August 4th, 1902, to make and levy a General Rate of one half-penny in the £ on ali rateable property within the District for the year commencing on April Ist, 1902, and ending on March 31st, 1903, payable in one sum on the 18th day of August, 1902. The Rate Book will be open for inspec. tion at the residence of Mr Lewis McGregor, Springburn, till FRIDAY, August Ist, 190fc and thereafter at the residence of Mr John Hood, Mount Somers, till August 4th, 1902. L. J. McGREGOI, ! Clerk and Collector to Mount Somers Road Board. Ifount Somers, July 10th, 1902. 7 i O 6 !TT OI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mcs Johnston. Havelock Street. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 31d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 33 6dper gallon, Linseed Oil 6s per gallon, at Fkrtoker Bros', Cash Supply Stores. ,



T. Bullock. FOR SALE. T XIrKOVEL) Farms and other Properties .1. asf ollows, viz: — 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 108 Acres, near Mount Somers 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOR SALE. 1 Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc , Netherby. Price J2135. 4 Roomed Cofctago, together with 29 pei-ches good land, Hampsfceacl, at reduced price, viz. J2165 2 Acres, together with Dwelling House, Stable, Shed, etc., Allenton, near the Woollen Factory 3} Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. i Acre, Eampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 • Also go,od Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, -4 Acre, Moore Street; first-class land; nice site for a house. Price J265 T.S. 818, £ Acre, Aifcken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia,Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let—Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at a low rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post Office and Railway Station. To Let—Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T. BULLOCK TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOP and Premises corner of Cabs Street, and W Takanui Road, leading to Post Office and Railway Station, at present occupied by Moriarty Bros. Possession can be given next week. T. BULLOCK. FOR KALE, HAMPSTEAD, 2 ACRES very good land, fronting Cam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back. •. Inspection invited. 1 For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD TO LET /""* OTTAGE, together with small stable v and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—Small Cottag* in Grey Street. T. BULLOCK. BUSINESS NOTICES. Singing, Piano 3 & Harmony MH J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction iv the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Methodl, and in Piauo that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron . Street. 728 R. D. JOHNSTON, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburtcn, 724 FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4?d per packet.— John Orr and Co. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \j Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. WIRE Netting ! Wire Netting! Just landing ex • Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, lid; 14ft, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at GK Meddins 3 The People's Ironmonger. "VTEWS FOE ALL-Kerosene 4s 3d per JJH tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6d a bag or 2Jd per lb, Oatmeal 4s t>er bag, Oatine Is 2d. Also, Prime Derwent Potatoes for sale at Kerr Bros, Burnett Street. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value j is wanting. Mitchell & Turner are] combining- low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Eemnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Turner. T^TEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- J3I table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen ; Flower Seeds id per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s Gd per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher j Bros., Wholesale and Eetail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. „ Smoke New Venus



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN OEE AID CO. flfK/t^\ THOUSAND \JJ^ xLJ WAVERLEY'S I Are Now in Use <g^ ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS, Ujß|jj&Q /wCT*^ Auckland to the Bluff." ssJ During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAYEKLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies'and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged- JW A"R TTVT MTTVTn We are not offerinsold !JL>X!iXLjtlb All ItJLAII U Seasons Models, but the Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverlev Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing-Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO "NTO'P "FOTJ^TnTP THIS OFFER only remain* °pen After that Buyers will have to pay the regular mXJIT/^k TXTTTIT^TZ'CJ price of £22 10s IWU W Hi Vi X ?>^ Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase. CYCLE SUNDRIES:;':, : "^^S> REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only CYCLE LAMPS CYCLK LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles. This is adistinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainbow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING- OF WATER VJILVE ESQUIRED. . JUST TUEST IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow Will^Look After Itself. C T "jl/r "O X "C^ That is the word which expresses it.. Every ssrr"TT~"VyT\r:~^sssss££r part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. £3k While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lampv To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6& each. If you do not get one now, you will have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. . Come and let us show it to you It will pay you to look at it, ■. It is the Simplest ami Best Gas Lamp ever shown*, ASHBURTON