PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept 10 The Council-met at 2.30 p.m. The following Bills were read a third time and passed :—Wellington Harbour Board Empowering, Hawera County Wee tryj Lighting, Dunedin Town Beit R-.arts Closing and Regulation. Second readings, were agreed to as fol lows : —Dunedin District Drainage and Sewerage Act Amendment Bill, "New River Harbour Reclamation Bill, Balclutha Re serves and Empowering Bill, Masterton Borough Betterment Bill. The Christchurch Tramway District Bill was committed, and progress was reported when the schedule was reached, with the object of having certain amendments defin ing the district gone into by the Local Bills Committee.

The Statutes Compilation Bill was com mitted, and progress immediately reported. The Hon. E. Jenkinson moved the second reading of the City of Christchurch Electric Power and Loan Empowering Bill. In the course of his speech, he urged that the Government should not lose sight of the fact that the State would ere many years, require to use many rivers in the oolony for the purposes of generating electricity to drive railways, etc. Tha debate wns adjourned, and the Council rose at 5 p.m.

House of Representatives.

"Wellington, September 10 The House met at 2,30 p.m. A number of petitions were presented praying for the extension of the railway from Culverden to Upper Wairau. Sir William Russell gave notice to ask the Colonial Secretary why the ordinary course of justice was interfered with in the case of Moore, sentenced recently at the Supreme Court for threatening the life of Sir Joseph Ward. Mr Guinness asked leave to introduce the Crown Suits Act Amendment Bill. The Bill provides for extending from six months to the years during which a subject can sue tha Crown, and doing away with the pro vision that the permission of the Depart ment should first be obtained before a suit can be brought in an inferior Court, and defining what is a confidential State docu ment.

Sir J. Ward opposed the motion, contend ing that the measure was intrduced to cover a specific case, and would enable a person, to run riot through State docu ments. It would give rise to no end of untenable actions againat the State, and was certainly not in the interests of the country. The debate was continued by Messrs Barclay, T. McKenzie, Atkinson, Fisher, E. M. Smith, and McNab, and was inter rupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. In committee on tho Electoral Bill, con siderable discussion took place on the in terpretation of the clause denning " candi date." On the motion of Sir J. G. Ward, it was agreed by 47 to 17 that " candidate " means any man who has been nominated as a candidate for a seat in the House of Rep resentatives and in -part five thereof in cludes any person who has declared his in tention of becoming a candidate for the House of Representatives in any electoral district. An amendment was carried in the defini tion of a halfcaste, who was denned as an adult, one of whose parents is a European and the otter a Maori or their descen dants. Clause 3, sub-clause 3, sub-clause 2. Mr Palmer moved an amendment that every House of Representatives shall, un less the General Assembly be sooner dis solved, continue for a period of four years. Sir Joseph Ward opposed the nmend ment, contending that such an alteration should not be carried before it was sub mitted to the people. Mr B. McKenzie supported the amend ment, believing that it would prove more economical for the country, and conduce to a more effective legislation. Mr Willis submitted that the amendment would lead to a breakdown of the Liberal

platform. Mr G. W. Russell thought the House would not be justified in passing such an alteration in law unless it received a man date to that effect from the electors, a view which was concurred in by Messrs Monk and Hogg, who urged the triennial Parlia ments was one of the main planks of th 6 Liberal platform, therefore he would oppose the amendment. Mr Smith was of opinion that four year Parliaments would be a return to con servatism. Mr Hutcheson thought that no doubt some members would like a "Glasgow lease" of their seats, with compensation for improvements, but as far as he was concerned, he believed three years was quite long enough for a member to submit himself to his constituents.

Mr Meredith could not see that »ny good would result from extending the life of Par liament from three to four years. Mr Palmer contended that now was the proper time to bring the question before Parliament, as an alteration could not be made during the life of a Parliament. He would be quite satisfied if a clause was in serted referring the question to the people. On the amendment being put it was lost on the voices, Mr McNab moved an amendment to clause 5, providing that the members of the Eepresentation Commission should consist of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen by the House. Mr Hall urged that the Commission should be entirely free from the influence of the House.

Sir- Joseph Ward opposed the amendment^, holding that it would be a mistake to hand over to Parliament itself the duties of the Commission. Mr Tanner would support the amendment as ft protest against the utter failure of the Commissioners to carry out the intention of Parliament in regard to the boundaries of district. Mr Hanan supported the amendment. At any rate, provision should, he said, be mkde for an appeal against a decision of the Commissioners/ Mr W. Fraser opposed the amendment, which, if carried, would, he said, lead to electoral districts being cawed out on party lines.

Mr Massey expressed dissatisfaction with the Commissioners, but did not think the umendment would be an improvement. Mr E. Thompson thought the question should be leff; ne nex^ Parliament to deal with.

Sir K. Mcljenzje supported the amend ment, on the ground that the work of the Commissioners -was unsatisfactory. Sly G}. W. IJugsell thought ihe question was one for the new Parliament to deal with. Sir* William Russell, while he was not satisfied with the work of the Commis sioners, did not see that any better system could be adopted for fixing the electoral boundaries.

A prior amendment by Mr G. J. Smith, to strike out sub-cjausp 2, section 5, pro viding for the constitution of the commis sion, was lost, as was also a prior amend ment by Mr Collins, that the Commissioners b,e appointed by tlie House at its sitting immediately prior to taking tho next census.

A proposal by Mr Palmer, to substitute the Kegistrar-General for the Surveyor- J General as one of the official members of the Commission, was lost on the voices. Another proposal by Mr R. Mackenzie, to substitute the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Nelson, for Wesfcland, was also lost by 28 votes to 23. 1 Mr McNab's amendment, that members of the House elect; the Commissioners from ftrnqngst th.c members of the House, was lost on the voters. i On Mr Ell proposing an amendment to plause 6, ' Sir Joseph. Ward said he could not accept ; it, and would stand by the Bill, and moved

to report progress. The motion was carried on the voices, The House rose at 1 a.m.

Magisterial.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before C. A. Wray, E^q., S.M.) PROHIBITION ORDER.

An nppliration for a prohibition order against a resident was adjourned for a week at the request of the applicant. CIVIL CASES. K. McCallum v W. Thomas. Claim £o 2s 4d. Judgment for plaintiff. Henry and Elizabeth Hates v John Harris. Mr Cre?3wi4l for plaintiffs; Mr Crisp for defendant. This was a claim arising out of board nnd lodging, refreshments, etc. The amount claimed was ,£7 6s. Included in the account was fifty-seven drinks, supplied to defendant by the plaintiff, late licensee of the Mount Somers Hotel. Henry Bates said that defendant was in debted to him and his wife for 57 drinks at 6d each which credit was allowed for. Since the account was rendered, defendant had admitted the correctness of the same, and would settle at the end of July when he had .£4OO to come to him. Saw him again., when defendant promised to come down to his (witness's) house and settle up. To Mr Crisp: The hotel was in Mrs Bates' name. Witness never held the license. A man named Irvine held the license at one time, when he (witness) lived at the hotel. Mr West took a lease of the premises in January, 1901. No other man held the license but Irvine till West took it over. West was in the hotel for about 15 months. During that lime witness rendered an ac count to Harris. Did not usually give much credit to anyone unless to a person who could guarantee that payment was forth coming. The Hquor sold really belonged to himself and wife, and his wife who was one of the plaintiffs expected to be paid for it. If Edward Bates told the Licensing Court that ho (witness) had nothing io do with the inanngemant of the hotel, he (Bates) was not telling the truth, and witness was not aware of making a recent statement in the Court to that effect. Sold the best liquor to be procured. (Mr Crisp here pro duced letters written by plaintiff to defen dant). Witness kept the book. Could not remember what transpired between himself and Harris. Elizabeth Bates, wife of the last witness, was licensee of the Mount Somers Hotel up till recently. In the latter part of 1900 a man named Irvine held the license. Several transfers of the license had taken place, but witness was still the owner. After the account was rendered during Irvine's occupation .£1 5s was paid on

account. John Harris, defendant, remembered Irvine being in the hotel. Saw Irvine in the presence of his brother and others when he gave £2 and received some change. After paying the {account heard no more till now. Never had any trouble with Mr West about accounts. Remember3d one night in June when he asked Bates to re ceive some money, which ho did. Saw Mr Bates' nephew in Ohristchurch, when he understood that a few shillings ouly were owing. By Mr Cress well—Kept no account, but could not dispute the correctness of the one produced. Did not think he got a re ceipt from Irvine when -making payment. Remembered meeting Mr and Mrs Bates on the road in July when a conversation took place over some iron. Would not have the case brought to Court for .£lO. Saw Mr Bates, junr., at the Empire Hotel, Christ church. Did not go down for the special purpose of seeing him, but went to the Grand National. Thomas Harris, brother of defendant, heard a few words passed at the stable door at the hotel, where a dispute took place over the account. Remembered one Saturday night m the middle o£ June last, when an "all-round shout" took place. At that time he understood matters had been squared. Mr Creßswell. here intimated that he would admit that payment had been made up to the middle of June, and as this was so he would not cross-examine tho witness. The Magistrate said thattbe account was a very objectionable one. He considered the plaintiff was a "shufller." As the licensee was the proper person to be sued, judgment would be given for defendant, with no costs, arid witness's expenses were allowed.

Licensing Committee.

The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Committee was held this morn ing. Present: —Messrs C. A. Wray, S. M., (chairman), D. Thomas, D. McLean, A. McFarlane, T. Scaly. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. A temporary transfer of the license for the Winslow Hotel was granted from J. C. Cusack, to T. Daily. Mr Crisp, for applicant, applied for a transfer of the license of the Mount Somers Hotel from Edward Bates to W. .T. Clay, which was granted.

Ashburton Sports Association.

A meeting of the Executive of the Sports Association was held at the Assistant Sec retary's room 3, Burnett Street, on Monday evening. Mr P. H. Cox was in the chair, and there were three other delegates pre sent. The minutes of the previons meeting were read and confirmed. CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr Moore, seconded by Mr F. Pritehard, Mr P. H. Cox was elected Chairman of the Sports Association for the ensuing twelve months. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was then read, and dealt with aa under :— From the Secretary of the Domain Board intimating that when the asphalt tennis courts were completed and passed as safcis-

factory by their officer, a ohequo of .£SO would be handed to the Association. With respect to the donation of £10 applied for in connection with that work, the Domain Board regretted that in the present state of finances they could not Eec their way clear to make any donation towards these courts. —Received with thanks. From the Secretary Ashburton Cricket Club, informing the Association that Mr C. J. Taylor had been re-elected as their delegate on the Association.—Received. Prom the Secretary Southern Cross Foot ball Club, notifying that they wished to discontinue their rental of the ground.— Received. From the Secretary late St Patrick's As-

sociation, intimating that they had decided to disband the St. Patrick's Association, on accouut of the very unsatisfactory state of the finanoes.and consequently severing their connection with the Ashburton Sports As sociation. -Received.

ACCOUNTS. Two accounts amounting to 12s 9d were passed for payment. St. Patrick's association. Dean O'Donnell and Mr D. Moriarty at tended as a deputation from the above, and asked the Executive whether their Associa^ tion might be permitted to affiliate to the Ashburton Sports Association. Dean O' Donnell explained that the old St. Patrick's Association had been disbanded for certain

reasons, and he asked that the newly formed Association might be allowed to affiliate at as low a rent as possible. The deputation then withdrew. After a long discussion, it was resolved on the motion of Mr P. Pritchard, seconded by Mr Moore that the newly formed St. Patrick's Association be allowed to affiliate

at a rental of <£6 per annum, and 7 per cent off all gate money.

FOOTBALL V. HOCKEY A discussion took place as to which club should have the prior right to the Oval in the winter months, and eventually it was decided on the motion of Mr Pritchard, seconded by Mr Moriarty, that the Hockey Olub be alllowedthe same privileges as last season, namely, that they should give ten days notice to the football club should they require the ground. A vote of thanks to the Chairman con cluded the proceedings

Wade's "Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—aye a safb and sure remedy, in Is boxes j sold everywhere

THE LATEST. The Boer Generals.

IMPUDENT DEM\NDS.

United Press Association- By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Loxdon, Sept. in. The Boer Generals Lava sailed for the Hague. Mr Chamberlain refused their request that refugees should be allowed to return without swearing allegiance, and declined to reappoint certain Boer officials to their old positions. It is believed the Generals are organising an extensive lecturing tour ia Great Brit ain, America and Europe, in an irrecon cilable spirit. Eeceived Sept. 11. 9.9 a.m. ■ . London, Sept. 10 A Parliamentary paper gives details of a conference with the Boer Generalß. In a letter, dated August 20th, they formally requested an interview, and they submitted a list containing eleven points for considera tion, including:-Amnesty of all British subjects who fought against the Crown ; pensions for widows and orphans of burg hers ; equal rights for the Dutch and Eng lish languages in schools and Courts; rein statement of officials of the late Republics in the public service, or compensation for loss of office ; compen&ation for all loss oc casioned to Burghers by the war. Mr Chamberlain replied that he was greatly surprised at the manner and character of the proposals, which virtually re-opened the poace trenty. He absolutely refused to entertain them, but was willing to consider the manner of carrying out the Vereeniging terms.

Cricket.

Australians y. South of England

Received Sept. 11, 9.30 a.m. London, September 10. There was fine weather, and the wicket was a little soft. The South of England declared their innings closed with 7 wickets for 403. Bowling analysis—Nobfe 4 wic kets for 89, Armstrong 3 for 90. Jones, Saunders, Trumble, and Hopkins failed to get a wicket. The Australians in their second innings, scored 248, or one less than they scored°in their first essay. Trumper and Duff opened well, and put on 102 for the first wicket, when the latter was out leg before. Hill was bowled at 150, and Noble at 184. Trumper was next to go, having been two hours at the wickets, and played a fine innings. He gave ono chance, when at 78, which Mason refused, 4 for 190. With Trumper's downfall, the innings soon closed for a total of 248. Chief scores - Trumper 120, Duff 36, Trumble 29. Latest.—The match was drawn.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association — Hy Electric Telegraph Auckland, Sept 11 Some anxiety is felt for the safety of the barque Timaru, now 27 days out from Lyttelton to Kaipara. The barquentine Klverland, which left the same day as the Timaru, arrived at Kaipara sixteen days ago.

Mangaweka, Sept. 11 A man named Thomas Carroll was found deadin the card room of the Langholm Hotel this morning. He was a settler, residing three miles from town, aud decided not to go home last night.

Dunedin Sept. tl Margaret Jones, keeper of an oyster saloon, was fined iHOand costs, and 28s for selling liquor without a license. A second charge was withdrawn. Similar charges against S. and E. Gurdham, of the Cafe Cecil, and P. and M. O'Brien, of a boarding house, were adjourned for a week. Invercaugill Sept. 11 The Southland Trades Council resolved to virgo the Government to appoint a com mission of practical saw-millera, to enquire into the present condition and further pro spects of forestry in New Zealand, and also re the accommodation provided for saw mill workers. The Council also^supported a proposal to set up a commission regarding child labour in the dairying district.

YOU CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT.

With a headache you can't think straight, and no one has a right to take a headache to business. Headache is such a common every-day affair that few people worry over it, except when the ache is large and last ing, and then a wafer or perhaps a dose from a chemist is invoked to hustle away the ache; others again try the old-time cure o.f tying a handkerchief ronnd the head. If you take a headache seriously, as you should, you will realise that it is the way the stomach has of warning you that some thing is wrong—may be constipation, in digestion, or biliousness. It is a forceful hint to you to take Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine, and unfailing vegetable remedy for all ailments of the stomach, liver, and kidneys. Sold every where at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the Wholesale Agents, Sharland and Co., Wellington.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDfAN s THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER it, 1902



Tne Dresden Piano Company's represen" tatives (Messrs A. Jackson and W. Uruns" den) are now in Ashburton for the purpose of holding a great clearing sale of pianos and organs, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Being very heavily overstocked in high class instruments, the Company have decided to hold out very special inducements to intending purchasers for one week only. This is an. opportunity that seldom occurs of securing a really first-class piano or organ at wholesale price. Our head tuner (Mr W. Brunsden) will be in town for a few days, and all orders should be left with Mr H. Stephenson (Auctioneer), the local agent. N. B- -Second hand instruments taken as part payment for new ones, and full market value allowed.—Advt.



(__ David Thomas. I BULLOCKS' ARCADE. ! I SATURDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER, 1902. I SHALL have for Sale at the above , Cxtuvf, on account of Darfield Client, - ! 5 DBAUGHT ROSSES, just out of work ! 7 139 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY,'SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 ■\ I V Next Horse Fair will be held on the ** 1 above date, for which lam now receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS. (S3»s«aaaaMira«u<!M>«u» -«_<*~».- tf-jp-ha 't^JMtJH Tenders _J' ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCM TENDERS are invited on lGtb/inst., at 11 o'clock, for a Shed, 2OfUsy 16ft, at Canterbury Mill Intake. / Particulars at Council Office.; By Order/ WlLpliOl BAXTER, 'yCounty Engineer, Ashburton, Sept. 11th, 1902. 9 145 ASHBURTON GAS COMPANY. rjIENDEES are invited for about 20 JL chains of Trenching. Specifications to be seen at the Works or the Secretary's Office, Tancred Street. Tenders close at 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 13th inst. J. C. CAWSEY, 9 113 Manager. ' Wanted. WANTED— Good Bodice Hands. Apply Miss Meadows, Mitchell and Turner's. 9 146 WASTED-A Pony suitable fora Boy. Must be thoroughly quiet. Apply Dixon and Cow, Tinwald. 9 147 WANTED A Good Respectable Girl as Kitchenmaid.' Apply Mail Office. 9 148 WANTED to Buy—A good Trap Horse' must be quiet and sound. Apply this office. 9 135 WANTED -A GoodTskirt Hand and a Good Bodice Hand. Apply to Miss RuNDLE. 9 117 TO LET—Shop in Tancred Street, next McCallum's. Apply to Mr McCal ij™- 9 121 WANTED- People to write to Mdnie. McK;iy for character in hand writing and enclosing one shilling for reply —Mdme. McKay, Palmist, c-o Mrs Beach Wakanui Eoad. ■> 9 129 \\ ANTED Known.—That J. T. Coooh * > has reduced all Ironmongery to absolute cost. Digging Forks, Spades, Garden Rakes, etc., selling at Ridiculous prices. All must be cleared for Cash. TT7 ANTED—3OOO Dozen Eggs. Highest price given at J. T. Cooch's, opposite Railway station. 9 27 YXT ANTED Known—John Orr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity. OALES may come and sales may go KJJ 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 pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED KNOWN.—Eggs. Eggs.— Wanted 5000 Fresh- Eggs. Highest Cash Price Given.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburtou. SCENES That are Brightest! Mitchell and Turner's spring show windows. "\ITANTED— The public to roll up and participate in the cheap Crockery and Glass ware now getting cleared out regardless of cost at J. T. Cooch's, opposite Railway Station. Complete bedroom sets from 12s 6d, tea sets, 38 pieces, very best China for 203, 2s teapots going for Is 3d, egg cups Is doz. Etc, Etc. FRESH Flounders and Soles, and al 1 kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To* night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Stil 1 buying fowls.—-J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96- 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 SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is— Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. O. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED, at once, for Client-Store Pigs.—W. Stonyer. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Satui-days; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St.



PIANOS and Organs sold on Monthly Payments from 10s per month; best value obtainable. A nice selection of Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received from London. Voluntaries for the Organ, Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re quired, and that is obtainable, procured as quickly as possible. Target practice, latest edition. A Bpecial lot of McMillan's Colo nial Library at 9d each.—H. M. Jones. |^i AEDENING TOOLS in great variety, \JC including Spades, Forks, Eakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire Netting—Fowl Id, l^d, and 2d per yard. Sheep, ■with centre strand, 3d, at G. Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. "jn^EESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Jtj Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Eecitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Eobbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Eead Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex i periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A, T. H. Williams. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co. WANTED KNOWN.—That Mrs A. Fox has opened a Servants' Eegis try Office in Bast Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 PEEFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carson &_Co., Agents. . THINGS of Beauty! The British and French dress muslins now Bhowing at Mitchell and Turner's. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. ___ , Smoke New Venus j



Public Notices. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. lyr^S McLEOD, of Lake Heron, desires to Thank her many friends for their kind ness and sympathy in her late sad bereave* ment. 9140



A SHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION The Annual Parade OF Entire Horses WILL BE HELD IN MONA SQUARE, ASHBURTON, J (by kind permission) Under the auspices of the Association, ON Saturday, September 20, at 12 Noon. Entrance fee—-5a each horse. ENTRIES close with the Secretary on WEDNESDAY, September 17, at 5 p.m., and all Horses must be in their allotted [stands not later than 11.15 a.m. on the morning of Parade. W. SIMPSON, 9141 Secretary. IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. The Gardener's best friend. They j save their cost in a single season. Call and. see them. - Carson and Co., Agents,



i BUSINESS NOTICES W. H. COM.INS & CO, FOR A RTISTS 1 Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oil?, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. S r t T—niiMin / GLASS. / Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, f ** Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W, H. COLLTNS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters. T WISH to draw attention to the Superior Make of— —Leads, Linseed Oils, & Varnishes, - Exhibited in my window, and used by me lor House-Painting or Selling to People to Paint their own Houses with, I say, without tear of contradiction, that they are the Best and Most Genuine Paints Made. I Stock everything required for HOUSE PAINTING or PAPEEHANGING J. WILSON, BURNETT STREET.



. PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. MR T. U. WEBLEY, of Messrs Webley, : Sons, and Gofton, Piano and Organ Tuners, is in A shburton. Orders may be left with Messrs Llewellyn Owen and H. j A. Gates. The firm has arranged to take i over Grace Bros, tuning connection, and will call on their clients at an early date. 9 131 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. —— i "VTOTICE is hereby given that ten per J3( cent additional charge will be imposed on all Horough Rates that are six months ' overdue. '■ H. H. FOOKS, | 961 Town Clerk, j UPPER ASHBURTON EOAiTbOARD. j PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Upper Ash- , burton Road Board at its next ordinary j meeting to be held on September 29th, 1902, to make and levy a General Rate of Three-eights of a Penny in the Pound pay able in one sum on October 14th, 1902, on all rateable property within the Upper Ash- ■. burton Road District for carrying into effect j the general purposes of the said Act, for the i year commencing on the first day of April, 1902, and ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1903, and that the Rate Book ia. now open for inspection on Tuesdays and Saturdays during Office hours, at the Road Board Office, West Street, Ashburton. Bj Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, September 11th, 1902. 9 143 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Upper Ash burton Road Board at its next ordinary meeting to be held on September 29th, 1902, to make and levy a separate Rate of three eights of a penny in the Pound, payable in one sum on October 14th, 1902, on all rate able property within the No 5 (Allenton) Subdivision of the Upper Ashburton Road District for the year commencing on the first day of April, 1902, and ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1903. An estimate has been prepared showing the proposed expenditure of the said rate and the matters required by the 116 th sec tion of " The Road Board Act, 1882," and together with the Rate Book will be open for the inspection of all Ratepayers at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, every Tuesday and Saturday during Office hours up to the 29th September. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, September 11th, 1902. 9 144 TINWALD TOWN BOARD. Biennial Election. PURSUANT to the provisions of the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the amendments thereto, and Town Districts Act, 1881, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that a POLL will be takon in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tin wald, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m, on Wednesday, the 17th September, 1902, for tbe Election of FIVE persons to act as Commissioners of the Tinwald Town Board. Nominations on the prescribed form, must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the Oddfellows' Hall, >- before Noon on September 15th, 1902. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. September 3rd, 1902 9 93 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, ia NOW OPEN TO RFiCEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms: 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed RTE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely imallibleiaaUoasea,



CHARLES BEECH, TANCEED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. "Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 Helpless with A Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CURE TOURSELr with THE GREAT ... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Care. SOLS BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 fib Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, r Wellington. "|7"ERB BROS., Burnett street, wish to JUL. remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerb Bkos. WANTED to Sell-Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb ; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, If lb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d perlb ; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2Jlb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. We guarantee oar Teat O^ better value, bettor grade lE^^ than any sold. EVEN OOMPARE OUB WHEN m 2/" mm WITH ANY TEAS IMPORTED IN ARE SAID m/"»<"«* TO BE Vn> MOHB JUST AS GQOD^k MoNir AS WELSON\ WHY B»Y THEM? W We Thank You FOE TITE 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 & M illinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER, j



m BUSINESS NOTICE. LIST OF PEIZE WINNERS In Fletcher Bros. 3rd Tea Competition. No. ConDoai 1 Handsome Eight-day Clock and Bronze" Ornament, Edwin Church Greenstreet 374 2 14 Carat Soiled Gold Watoh and Chain, Mrs Eutnsey, Beach Road WBenwreOT i£. 3 E.P. Tea and Coffee Set and Tray, J, Smith, S'pringburn ... "* 15* 4 26 piece Dinner Set, Mrs Lowe,Lismore ..*. ... \\\ '" jg2 5 Silver mounted set carvers, Mrs Henry Anderson, Greenstreefc' '" 180 6 Handsome table lamp, Mrs Norgan, Allenton ... ... "* i«4 7 Handsome table lamp, Mrs Childs, Ash burton '*' " '" 104. [ 8 E.P. Kevolving Cruet, Mrs Gates, Bucdeuch ' '" '" i™ 9 E.P. Revolving Cruet, Mr J. Williams, Poudarves '". '" '" fort 10 Half dozen table knives and forks, Mii-a W. Smith, Westerfield" " us ' 11 Half dozen table knives and forks, Mr 3J. Brown, Mount Soraers *"' 112 12 Afternoon tea set, 21 pieces, Mrs .T. S. Blind, Winchmore '" 103 13 „ „ „ Mrs W. Dellow, Mayfield ." '.'/, 100 14 „ „ „ Mrs James, East Street '" *"* 100 15 Eight day dock, Mrs Stephen Ryan, Lauriston * "" '" am JS oe^ ™rn2° Q tea spoonß and B°Sar ton S8 in case, Miss' Edith Jebaon, We«terfi»ld 82 \l |?£E.P.aftero^tea™nß^^^^ ... 83 18 E.P. butter dish, Mrs Healy, Mount Somers - an 19 E.P. fruit stand, Mrs Bass ... ... "" '" "* Si 20 Set Jugs, Mrs Baker, Tinwald ... , "' "* '" L 2 21 Set Jugs, Miss Watson, Kyle ... ... '" '" "* Jk 22 Set Jugs, Mrs John Parker, Trevor ton ... '" '" "* »* 23 Fancy tea pot and stand, Mrs B. King, Wellington Street, Hampstead '" 66 24 „ „ Mrs Mummery, Valetta . *" 60 25 „ „ Mrs Boss, Alford Forest Road '." '" «x 26 „ „ Mrs Smith, Bangitata ... ■"' "'"'s4 27 Fancy bacon dish, Mrs W. Cookson, Staveley Z ••■ 28 „ „ Mrs Martin, Alford Forest ■..*** "* ™ 29 E.P. bread fork, Mrs Watson, Greenstreet '" I 7 30 Set Carvers, Mrs Solway ... ... ... "' '" '" 7* 31 Fancy biscuit barrel, Mrs H. Robinson, Cameron Street ••• — 43 32 Ivory handled butter knife, E.P., Miss Bessie O'Connor Chertsey "" 40 fj » " » rsg-Ea(3en,Edendale,MoaatSomeri.'» 40 d 4 » » » Mrs Charters, Spreadeaele A Forts 4A 35 Fancy Teapot, Mrs Clayton, Tancred Street eaueagH>» *• *or*s ... 40 36 „ Mrs Carter, Trevorton '" "" '" «[q 37 „ Mrs Nohelty, Dobson Street ... "* fX 38 „ Mrs Hitchings, Wills Street ... "'. '" *" jji 39 E.P. butter knife, Mrs D. Mickie, 62 Queen Street Sydenham " ' SO All Priai Winners kindly call and get delivery of Prizes as soon as conyeniemt. Our Next Tea Competition closes February 28, 1903. ALMONDS- " Z ~T7 T -, a - !' * Curry Powder, C. and B, ..',' oil i? r«an * 2 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross .. 16 S^ •••" -1 .J atLowest Market Bat;*. In Shell ... 010 Best Eoller, 251b 3 • Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 „ 50lb /// ZI q ACID— looll) " " Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 >t 2 001b '" si an Tartaric, crystal 2 6 Special Reductions on large auaitiSeß Citric, powdered ... 3 6 SAGO, Tapio 3 a, and PeSf Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Barley per 1b ft * Citric, Nelson's packets 03* DRIED FRUITS—New Sewon's Acetic Acid— ! New Currants n fi Coutt's Is 9d and 2 11 I Now Eaisfns "" '" -i L C.andß. ... _ 1 3 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and '" 14 attthV iM 5 » ■^PMhPlnms, table ... ..'. 010 ALIJM. ••• 0 6 3> stewing 6d and 0 8 Ammonia- i New Figs, Bast layer, per 1b „. 0 8 ilma ... ... ... ... 0 b Cooking Figs ... 0 7 « a°St^ ' New Preserved Ginger "08 BARLEY— . I Jars Ginger, 10d and ... '" 2 0 [Pearl 0 2 ! Peaches, dried .. 0 0 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 ! Apricots '" nin BAKING POWDIR- i Apples "• *" JJ2 Edmonds' - * ;sJdandll | New Dates ". "' "' X I BATHBRECKS "... ... 0 4 GOLDEN STRnP s>Vk «« "A Viu BLUESTONE32 3 6dpercwt ... 0 3* tin is 71h1« qI L?k I ' 9 ? b "R-RrvQT?TvrPAT or ! ' 71b ls 9d, 14lb Ss 3d, BROSEMEAL 0 6; 28Ib 5s 9dj g6lb 11 0 thSSS"" ■ - oin! Tr^cle.2lbTin6d,4lbtinl«,7lb ::: ::: ::: 2IS [ F OP^ r 1i b lb3B '2Blb^6d'66lblJ • ;:: ::: ::: S 1?*: I^6^ Blacklead— P]ajdk Nixey's ... ... ... ow ; 25u Vestftß ;;; - — -J J Zebra ... ... 0 tf lutiii Tnstas ." '" a%q .SS?S«Sr ::: ::: 2 >stS laE k ßd'Tir ::: It BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 08 \ Mu«tord- "" *" 7* Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 'D S F lib 1b 8/1 >IV, nin BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Looi "" '" ?! Birdseed- Mustard Seed, 3d per o^ per lb .V.. 2 0 JJ m P ° I Methylated Spirits 9dMd ... 18 Raapr y ::: ::. ::: S I *«\s*i<**bm*.v*B&* . .... « 6 MiclusTicsoDA,nb- ' ::: 2 S ?s?:r - - ' ■••• SI CAMPHOR, per 1b 3s 9d, los ... 0 3 shell Ahnwri. 7 .'" Si? Egg Preservative- OA: MEAL-251b Bags '.". -4 0 ■ NO E rtG°S BpOWDER •:;. 6dandl l^>*<*^ " "" f» " Essences — ©!L-i- '" " ... 1 0 Flavouring C and 8.-Lemon, Al- Hair Oil, 6d and OS monds Ratafia, Vanilla, Co- Salad, Morton's, 6d and 611 chmeal, Cloves, Peppermint, L ' 2 nd ' v ttUU ••• "1* and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adelaide """ '" ? 2 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- p oof ._ ■m- a ,<.«l,»b w "j - '" ,« _ neal,Ratifia, VaniUa, etc., loz PFAS ?S nd "' 2 1! i bottles ... ... 0 5 Pe! m tl P "* "' n I Lielt'^oz'ls^fToz 3 0 Powder! Goddard's .": M~ ljieoig s is aa, *oz ... ... a v Poliahinw Pncsfo a • Bovrills9d,3s,ss 5 0 Po£fe SSdnes-Pills. ° § EXTRACT OF SOAP- '" Holloway's and Cockle's ... 1 8 HuEdS Ai°Jb?o Fxes° AP 510 gf^X'' ' J 1 Hudson's 9 packets for 1 0 ?"iA *" ? « EPSOM SALTS- Jj-g^JJ f J -ft- ;;; J | SJC. 2 0 st^dm an ' B Powders 1 8 KMERY CLOTH, sheet ißdoz 1 3 SSSLjff 11^0112s 4d and -* f prxr ■pATJTT'Ba Darsa.pariiia ... ... 4 8 !m5^ bbs- ... ... 0 c gjgfiffSL. ::; -I i 1 Tanglefoot, doz ... ... 0 9 w a vL o '" — % ° Tanglefoot per box, 50 ... 3 0 SltXans Z [" \ \ Preserved Fish- Peppermint Cure ... \ \ Salmon, steak 10 Ex^acfcofMaJt '" , J Salmon, flat tins ... ... 010 pw« "EVnif <?aif • » Salmon! Californian 0 0 l^piid Ib, and" .": \ \ Sardines-Best quality ... 10 L p^ eserve ; ls ' and Jj* :; g.^:.-*-::: SJSSw E :; «SU ::: gSpnr?lsM::: :: IA Herrings, fresli ... ... 0 7 Pepper- Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 p.,,/wl ;(d - ' Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 010 Bkck "" "' 1 J Silt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 r^l^iutn^ '" ■ '" } ? x> jtt • o *~- 1 r» (iround Black ... ... 1 4 moZTT: 8'0' ::: . ::: 5iS {w.p—hp-mii.. ... 01 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 SOAP—Toilet ... v o rfjSKi, '" "" '" 0 fi Brown Windsor Tablets per doz .„ 18 Tiwnn?? ■ '" '" Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 01« < Awm^G— Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 Muted Wax 0 6* Glycerine, ilb bars, each •» 0 4 pSsNatSnalSpermy Z 0 ? Pears'Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 Z \£ J J-, i^iSiS b0X::: H 2 I Night Light 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Cufcicura SoaPj per tablet ... 1 4 ■CaxMgeCandleß^slO's, Pnoe 5... 010 Buttermilk, Bo#, 3 tabs ... Oil cbSax of tartar ::: ? S 1? 8111^- -J 2 I CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 In ki. d 6dand '" 2 S ! CORNFLOUR- JAMS- '" "' * srowaß5 rowaß xvi > T4. "' n » lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 ' _,,., V 9 •n 11 J) A o )» J> Utir UUZ ... ... 4 O Pollards ... ... ... 0 3 nb Tins Efjpberty ... ... 0 t "SS&SS?SMi^to :2 « Kr^ h -■}■!■ Candied Peel- 21b JaM strawbe _ x § mon ••' *'• "' J i 21b Jars Plum and »»mson ... It Mixed, lemo^orange, and citron..: 0 8 Jh tS r°°«f 2? J 5 ip-H^ssrsa,^... j 8 ™-s^^. •• - Fine Coffee ... 1 6 Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 TT-^.-foPniioi, a <? Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 k^ s 6d «d qd and "" "* Sw Whole Coffee, Roasted 110 Klts ' 8d ' 9d "• " J Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LENTILS ... 03| Cocoa—Gregg's 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per 1b 2 0 Auslebrook's ilb .".'.' .'.'.' 09. ,» Powder - » 2 ° *lb ... ... 1 6 *ard. ... ... .„ 0 V Ujj ... 210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground" ... 0 4 Cadbury'a Mb '.'.'. Z 010 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 |lb ... ... 1 8 MACARONI ... ..." 0 VanHouten's, }lb ... ... 011 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass *lb ... ... 1 9 jars2lbls9d, lib ...0 10 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco- Fry's Homoepathio, £lb ... 0 4i Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb „ ilb ... 0 8* „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 1 lib ... 1 H „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 11 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid CMOCOLATE— and]B-4d, per lb . 6 0 | Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 Nailrod, per.stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, £lb ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick lOd, por lb ... 6 6 CO® LIVER OIL— Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 6« ... 5 t" \ Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues— Small ... ... ... 1 2 Sheep, ls 2d and ... ... 2 8 Hansen's ... ... ,19 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and .48; CONDT'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottk 1 • Carraways .^ ... 0 8 Tumeric, per oz ... ... 0 8 ELETGIfEK BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and; High street, Christchurch,