The Plague.

OABE IN AUCKLAND.

United Press Asaooiaton—By EJeofcrks

Telegraph IDCNBDIN April 25 Sir Joseph Ward has received the fol lowing (telegram from the Health Officer at: Auckland: —

•*I regret to have fco Inform yoa of the existence of plague in Auckland. Patient was taken ill oq 19th. Infection . was caught through handling cargo from an Infected port. There is little likelihood of further cases, as the rats bare are not Jnfeo&ed. The patient was at once re moved to a special houpftal, and everything burned. All contacts are doing weili and are being well cared for."

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON R&GB8.

SECOND DAY.

Hott Raoecodbsk, April 26

The we&ther ia fine bab dull for the neeoiafl dny of the Antumn Meeting, and the attendance is fair. The going is better than on thffl first day. Results ;—

Hum? Handicap, of 100 sow, one mile— Bewman 7 s(tlenkißß) 1, Fieka, 8 02, Crueoe 90 3- Also started— Abydoß, Qaeen's Guard, Aide de Carop, Goroett, Trade Wind, BfeokWing, Valkyrie. Won by a ceek from Flek«, who pat In a good run, Crusoe three parts of a length away, jubd clear of Qaeeos' Guard. Time—l.44; Dividends— £5 11« and £17c

New Zealand Se Lkoeb Stakes, of SCO sovb, on« mile and thrm quarters— Oraolfarm (Hewitt) 1, la 2, Wind Whistle 8. The only starters, Won easly by 6?o length*, the same distanoe between second mi third. Time- 38f • Dividend-£1 10a.

Hack Wbltbb Handicap, of 80 «o«, BBveo furlongs—North Star (Davie) I, Raemft 2, Th« Qresser 3. Abo started— Kebounding Look, Waltoa, Oadenarde, Fronfcidr, Artisen, Monumeut, L'mdsßae— B5 4s6i»nd £1 12j. r - Actomm Handicap—Torfeulltt (Jenkins) 1, Terrapin 2, Qlenaladaie 3. Also started— Halbetdiar. Idf al, Plaidie, and F*kiri Won by a head, Dividendß~U2 15a and £3 194:64, t

THE LATEST

Eem@ and Foreign*

United Pre»B Aesooiatlon—By Bleotrio Telogtaph—Copyright

(Received April 26, 9 18 a m THE OHINISB REBELLION. Lokdon, April 25

The Chinese Imperial troops defeated the rebels afc Naauingfa, wounding and capturing the leader Hungyaog- THE "BELGIUM STRIKES.

Brisbane, April 25

Tfaa Belgian strike has entirely fizzled out, and work has been resumed, owing to the Government's firmness and the lack of strike fande.

{Beeeived April 26. 0 26 a m) MAJOR-GENERAL PLUMEEi London, April 25

Msjor-General Plamer is visiting LoadoD, and was warmly cheered in the streets in recognition of his work in South Africa.

A NEW STB&MIE LAUNCHED.

The New Zealand Shipping Oom pany'ii new stoamer the Tar&kina, was launched »fe Newcastle on Tyne. ANOTHER RAILWAY AOOI .DENT. ■ i A railway accident occurred on < Hackaey Downs, on thsOrent l£«Bt?rn. Railway. The axle of the engine broke, and the train stopped suddenly, causing some carriages to tilt. There were some fatalities and Bcjres were injured, BYB ELECTIONS. Lord Charles Bereeford was returned unopposed for Woolwich, and Mr L*w, a Nationalist, has replaced Mr Boyle (who had resigned), for West Donegal,

SOUTH AFRICA.

A NEW BOER EEPUBLIO.

MOEE SLIMNESS.

Uaifcsd Press Association—By Bieotria Itlegraph—Copyright)

B»cei?ed April 26, 9.18 a m London, April 25 American pro-Boers allege that a large number are deserting the com mandos and trekking to Langenberg, hoping to fo.oud a Repablio northwest of Bhodesia. Under pretest of in quiring the terms of surrender, party of Boera approached near Kinaberley, seized a mob of cattle and escaped.

Australian.

{Jolted Presß Aaßoolatlon—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Reoeired April -26, 9 45 a m

PLAGUE IN AUCKLAND Melbouiwk, April 26

Mr B»rton has received a cable from Sir Joseph Ward, announcing a ciae of pkgae ia Auckland. THE PBJ^NY POSTAGE

In connection with the Federal Go- decision to admit New Zea land letters without surcharge, it is also decided that letters bearing a penny itarap from any part of the British j Empire will be received aad delivered without iurcbarge," Mr Drike ststes that the only argamenS; againat the con oessioti ia the past wae th«t if thdf acknowledged the penny post from Eng-1 land or New Zetland, they would be asked to grant the §ame between Aaß trali* and Britain, This, from a reve nue point of view, ho c»nnot see bin way io grant yet, THE KENNIFF3 Brisbane, April 26 The polico again struck the tricks of the K»nniffs on the great dividing mnga going in the direction of the Buoya Moontains.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prew Asaoolfttion—By Kleotrlo Telegraph

DcNMDisr, April S6

Sir 3 G Ward is advised that the New Z«alsnd busings over the Pac fio cable Is satisfactory, 146 metsages im?ing been sent and received j®sterday»

The Unrest in Russia;

St Pitkrsbueg, April 25 A document found in the poaseeeiou of Balahaaietr, the rrmedorer of M» Sipinguina, shows that M. Pobyedonos'z'ffs assassins' tion was simultat eously inteadedi

Interprovincial

United Press Asaooiatien—By Eieottto Telegraph—Copyright! , WntLiNOTON, April 25 All the judge* of the Supreme Court hafe decided that proceedings in Chambers shall in future be opeo bo the Press with a provision that reporters shall nob report divorce proceedings and interlocutory matter if objected to by either parties. New PLymotjth, April 25 The statement of the fund raised for the relief of the widow and children of Nyhone, the driver killed on the railway recently, shows a total of receipts £174 17s 6d. The committee decided to consult the Mayor of Petoau, where the widow hat gone to live, as to th« disposal ef the fund* auOKXAND, April 25 The question of the naturalisation of Austriasm was brought before tha Governor thia morning, complaints being made as to the difficulty in getting correspondence answered from the Colonial Secretary's office. His Excellency promised to look into the matter H.M.S Royal Arthur Bails for Russell tomorrow evening, Sho leaves Ruesell for Whangaroa on Tuesday, and finally leaver for Sydney en Wednesday. BMB Rioga* rooma will be docked here, ani wll probably remain, in port about six vreakfi. HiS L'sstrd stays at Auckland until the arrival of HMS Phoebe from Wellington, when the two vessels will sail for Sydney

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold oumalves re»pon»iW« tot opinions expra«se<3 hy our aorre»i<on<l«ati

MAYORAL ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR

Sia—l notice several letters in your paper anenb our present Mayor seeking serving two years in succession. Mr Powell has been MUyor of M&sterton for seven years, and eoo't year has served with satisfaction So mach, that the ratepayers are erecting a gate to mark the eveof; Several of our preceding Mayors have held offioa for more than one year. 1 need nob dilate on tha matter, as the burgesses o! Aehburton know whioh party has -the progress aad moral welfare of tha town at heart. What) was Couooillor Davia' aotioa in wpard to the tennis ground in the Damaiu ? —1 am, eto, Onwabd, P.B.—Ratepayers, read the t( qaiaitlons to the two oaodidiles, and jju 'ge.

TO THK BDITOK^"

Fir,—-Mr Collins is a better worker than he is a speaker, &fld his indefatigable lab, re in the interests of Ashburtion will oubllve any weakness that may appear ia an eleoticn advertisement ,H© has done excellent ser vice for the residents of our thriving to*n, and the manner in which be has tackled every duty that presented itself has been the admiration of his friendß, and a surprise to his opponents. His time and abilities have been ab the disposal of any and all who wishei for them, and perhaps there never was a Mayor who was so approaohablo as the gentleman referred to. No odo will claim that he has been perfect, but few will be bo stubborn ai to deny iha whole hearted manner in wh'oh Borough matters have been looked after during Mr Collins' term ©f office. Though ttie remark will meet with a sneer from thoae who have no eyes to see bayond material progrsss and prosperity, I am personally indebted to Mr Collins for bhe irsteresb and sympathy be has evino»d in matters affecting the community's moral welfare. I have oonfidenae that the majority of the burgesses will see that) the best interests of Ashburton —material and moral —will be oonsevved and advance i for another year by giving their vote to a gautlem&n of Mr Collinui' calibre.—l am, etc. Watchman

Akama Boai» Boabu — M«Bra George HftrrlaoD, Thomas Harrison, Murdook Moßse, and William Oakley Slaving been nominated for the two vacancies on the Anama Road Board, an election will be held on Monday, May sth

The ißiTTOißS—There ia considerable dissatisfaction on the part of the Asbbor ton butchers with the arrangements at tho abattoirs, and there ocr ainly see ms to be good grounds for some of thcrir complaints* A representative of this paper was ehown today a fort quarter pf a lamb that had been killed ab that estab* tnant, and, ifc mnst be confessed, its appearance was a disgrace to the bnteher at the abattoirs who killed the animal, and it was not to ba wondered ab that the owner coald not harg It up in his shop. BUSINESS WOMEN And brain workers generally suffer from mental fag. Business worries and brain work cause a waste of terve tisanes which const be replaced as fast aa they are ased np, If this is not done then cornea the trouble. Business people invariably complain of being * rtra down' which is another way of admitting that nesve force and vitality have deoreased. Brain workers and basineas men and women should take Wilton's Bovo-Ferrum, for It contains all the elements for blood making and tissue ballding, and haa an extraordinary record for restoring to health the mentally overworked. Chem ists and stores 2s 6d,

THE ASHBURTON GOARDIaN : RATtJRDAY, AfRiL 26, 1902



PUBLIC NOTICE. ■ ~~^s um * POUND— A Boab on the Beach, near R&mgila'a. Owner oan have same on p*yiag expenses and applying to ASHTON BROS, 4 422 Lowcliffe ABHBURTOH BOROUG 8 COUNCIL. IN pursuances of the 'Facing Acb, 189 V Publio Notiae is hereby g.vsn that it ia the intention of the Ashburbon Borough Council at its ordinary meebing to be held on MONDAY, the . 12th day of May prox, to strike a General Rate of ONE SHILLING in the pound on the total annual value ol property within the Borough for the period oommeDOing on the l«b day of January, 1902, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1902. Such rata to be pajable In ona enm at the Towa Ulerk's Office, Havelook Straet West;, Ashburboa, on the 26ihday of May, 1902, and that the Bate Book ia bow o^nen for icßpeo'ion, HH FOOK^, 4 318 Towa Dlerk_ "~~~" ' FOR SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Middle Road, Attention; 2 AGRIS. 2 16J site for a house. Fir&fc class I land! Foe price and terms apply to T BULLQOK, Agent. TO ELECTORS OF ABHBURTON, T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Is ia with the best infcereata of the Electors of Aehbnrton ai heart, and also as a means of making a modeab livelihood, llbab we plsoe our Services at> your disposal. We guarantee firs') eiaes work both in Oabinet mftking aod Upholstery Departments, and sincerely trusb when dealing in either of thfßo lineayou will oall on your ever-ready Servants,— MORIARTY BROS., 4 189 Wakanai Road <fe Oaea Sbreefc. Smoke Hew Venas



Hollis Octub—The display of Hollis ojolee now ea view at John Orr & Oo c is well worthy of JnftpocticE by all cycling enfchas" iaiis. TheM Hisobinsß are made from aeßßine B S, A parbe fey the tielebrated ganraakers, I. fiollls & 59D9," Birmingham, wfeioh shoald be sufficient guarsEtet, of their efficiency. 3.he modeli we have Been are superbly finished, and the high stoated of quality attained to the manttfaetare of bhs Hollis bloyoie has )Mtn mos!) rigidly znaiatAlatid*



Public notices. ACKNOWLEDGMENT ~™ 1 TVT RS s E BURNARD deslceß to rsturn i* her sincere Thanks te all Friends for sym pathy and kindness received during he; late " bereavement, 4 316 ,_., . _______________________ ( 3 ABHBURTON RIFLES 1 —.—. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Come pany will be held after Parade on TUESDAY, April 29t>fe. By Order, » W. E. DOLMAN, V<D., > 4 311 Captain Commanding A. R.V • ST. STEPHENS SCHOOLROOM. , WEDNESDAY, Apbil 30bb, SHOBT Lecture will bo given by the Key T. A. MEYER, on • Nine Yeais' Ex perience in (South Africa.* A Welcome will also be aooorded to the Rev E Whitbhousb. 1 Admlstion—One Shilling' 4 290 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. A PPLIQATIQNS are Invited up to 11 XJI. am. 3rd Mty, 1902, from persons willing to Let on jrfire Two DoabltrHorse Teams for the purpose of Bepairing Roads. For full particulars apply to JOHN KILbOUR, 4 260 Clerk for the Board.



PUBLIC NOTItBS. BOARD OF EDUCATION. / NORTH CANTERBURY. TTOUBBHOLDERS are reminded of tb« XZL Annual Election of Fohoo) Com mittees on MONDAY, tbe 28th -Aprif, at 7.30 p.m. H. O» LANE, 4179 Secretary. LAND FOR PRIVATE SALE, SHEPHERD'S BUSH ESTATE, BUAPUNA. ACRES of the above well DOl / known Estate are now being c ffered for Private Sale. Price low* Terms easy. Full particulars on application to National Mortgage & Agency Company, OP NEW Z SAL AND, LD. Timaru or Ofarlstchuraii. 4 220 And D. THOMAS, Aahburton, BgMMWMMM«w»iii mmimamuwmmß ——«q PRELIMINARY NOTICE PAEIJtS AT CHEBTSEY mo LKT by Public Awotioo, on SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 190?. At our Woat Street Pcemiaon; at 2 p mi We have been 'avourcd with instruotions from the Execntors of the Hate Patiu<k Muephy, to iease for 10 years by Pablio Auction ihe two farms situate at Cherfcaey, and oompriiing — 1.—198 ACRE 3 with 4 roomed Home, Stable and Sheep Yardf, nabdivided, ... aad well wateredi 2-405 AORKS, with 4 Roomed House, Stable, Seven Paddocks all well watered. Full particulars and conditions of lease may be seen at the offices of the underslgoer*. Alec—We shall offer on account of the same Eatat3 — FOX SALE.



CHURCH SERVICES, SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1902. OT STEPHEN'S CHURCH- Celebration, 8 30 a.m. Matins, 11 a tit. Evensong, 6.30 p,m. 4 214 ASHBURION BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR I HEREBY give mMcc tint the following persons hare been Dominated as Candi dates for EleoUon to the Offios o( Mayor, v'.z :— WILLIAM HENBY COLLINS ' | HENRY DAVIS And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above mentioned Candidates will bo taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Squire West, on WEDNESDAY, the 20oh day of April, 1902, H« H. FOOKS, Returning Offioen Borough Council Chambers, Aihburton, April 21st, 1902 4 248



I ACRE and 29 PERCHES, in ,Ohertaey Towrfihip, on which is built a Very cot* veniem General Store and Dwelling, coca' pied by Messrs Shannon Brop. TBE NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. T F GIBSON, Macager, 4 287 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer. TBE N.Z. FARMERS 1 COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ABHBURTON. FOR BALE, BY PRIVATE TRE&TY. A FIRST-CLASS Ooantry Storekeeper's Bueiuees, now being carried ou as Butcher, B»ker, and General Storekeeper ; I acre, Score and Dwelling of % rooms; Sbable (4 stall), And Waahhouae, Windmill, and every conventenOf. Fall particulars on application to the Agf-nte, 4 292 T F GIBSON, Manager FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD CLEARING -BALK AT EALJNG. FRIDAY, M \Y 9th, 1902. MESSRS PRIEDLANDE^ 8803., Ltd, (in conjunction witch Mkssrs Dalgety &Co , Ltd ), have re n favoured with instruction* from John With km,, Esq., to HeH at bis Homestead, Ealing, on tbo above date, the whole of his live and dead stock, comprising— 12 good Draught Horses and Harneta 2 light EUrnoai Horses 3 head Cattle 1700 fat and forward two-tooth wethers 1300f»tlnmts 203 Fat Halfbred Ewe« 400 Fat Merino Ewea 200 Halfbred Ewe Hoggets 400 Halfbred Two tooth Ewes, put to E Ii Rams Duncan Drill, two three furrow ploughs, Massey Cultivator Harrows, Cambridge Rolbr, Drays, Turnip Cutter, Gome Cutter, 4 horse power Vertical Engine, Desring Reaper and Binder, Piano Reaper and Binder, horse power and intermediate. Corn Crasher, Circular Saw and Bench, Hut on wheels, Sheep feeders, Daisy Gait, 10 Tons Q»fc Sheaf Chaff, Light Waggon, Blacksmiths' Tools, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp Luncheon Provided. FaiBDIiANDKB Bsosi Ltd. \ Joint 4 284 Dat.qwvy & Co. j Auctioneer! p——— mmmmmmmpmmmmmmmi^ PUBLIC NOTICES. ___ FOR SAL E—l24 Aorei, 80 Acres, Salisbury, on easy terms; also Goodwill of 509 Acres, Levels Downs, 5 yean lease, low rent; 100 Acres, lease In perpetuity, at Albory, good House and Outbuildings. ' Apply i 294 D, MAHONEY, Timam BEQCJISITIQN. Ashburtoo, March 18.1902 W. H. Collins, Esq, Aehburton. Dear Sir,— A S some measure of acknowledgtnenb of jCjL the zealous and ef&aient manner in which you have discharged the duties of Mayor of Aihburton during the past year, and in recognition of the readiness with which you have Interpreted and endeavoured to carry out the wiahes of the Burgesses, we invito you to acoept Domination for the Mayoralty tor the ensuing yeari ' We are, Yours faithfully, D Thomas D&vid Wilson A Whitaker Cecil Northcote Ghas Dixon Robert Aioora W J Shearman Henry Willis H C Shrimpbon Robsrb Ball Thos P Barber J W Timmins . W P Daly H M Jones] W H Rule J Mofson | Charlei Braddell G Jeseon '• Juo Wilson J Nicholas I J R MoKay John Orr J H Jewitt Andrew Orr j Albert Ager Chai Reid : Chas W Biker F Ferrlman Fred Watt D Williftmsoß HW Barrett To D Thomas, Es«, and Othera signing the '• above Reqaisition. Gantlemeo,—lt affords me great plea sure to know that my term of office has been to some extent satisfactory, and therefore, in response to your request, I again plaoe my services at your disposal for a further term of offioe. If elected, I will endeavour to act in the best interests of the Burgesses, as I have done in the past, I am, Yours Obediently, , * 78 WE GGLMNS



UPPER ABHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. rpHE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of X the above Roid Distriob, will be held in the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburtoti, oa SATURDAY, May 3rd, ad 12 o'ateok ' QOQQ. 0, J. HARPER, Chairman. AshburboP, April 26, 19:2. 4 313 LOKGBEAQH KOAD BOARD ANNUAL ELECTION PURSUANT to the Road Board 1* Aob, 1882, and amendments thereto, and the regaiatiooe of LouU Elections Act), 1876| and amandmouts thereto, I hereby give notice that an ELEOTION to 6'! the Vacanniee caused by the retirement of Mr George William Body for No. 1 Ward, and Mr John Charlea Natfcle Griggfor N0.6 Ward, (biih eligible for rs-eleotlo^), will be held on MONDAY, May sth, 1902, at tho Wheatatone Hall, Graham's Road, for one Member to represent No. 1 Ward, and at; Mr Dove'a Store, Longbsooh, for cm Member to represent No. 5 Ward, Nominations on the prescribed form must be delivered to th 9 Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the Office of the Longbeaoh Road Bjard, Burnett Street, Asbburton, nob Inter than MON DAY, 28ch April, 1902, ab Nocn. 4 255 CKOWN LAISD NEAR OTAIO. SOUTH CANTERBURY, TO BE OFFERED FOR SETTLEMENT. NOTfOE is hereby given that the under-mentioned land will be opened for selection on L'aae in Perpetuity, under the provision of the Land Acts, and the Land for Settlements Acts, on MONDAY, the 12fch of May, 1902. » EOOLESTON SETTLEMENT, abonb 5 milea from Qfcaio Railway Station, ; and 20 miles sooth of Tlmarn, The block comprises 1245 acres of low i downs land, of good agricultural quality, subdivided into four sections, of 215, 231, 353, and 444 acres, at rentals varying from 7a to 8a 6d per acre per annam. Sale pamphlets, plans, and fall particu lars are now available for distribution to ! intending applicants. THOS. HUMPHRIES, Oommlssiauer of Grown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, i Ohristoharch, April 23rd, 1902. j __ 4 310 i 10 ' „, 1 WATKBPKOOFS fTIHE Largest Stock of Water proofs in the newest shapes, Now Opened RAINPROOF TWEED CHESTERFIELDS 429 6d and SBa 6d BLUE 03WEED CHESTERFIELDS, 30b GREY (TWEED OHEBTEREIELDS 30a PAWN TS?EEn CHESTERFIELDS 42a 6d WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE A Very Large Selection of Water proof Patterns to select from THE NEW" ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY j Yt H. BEOKINGSAI.B, Manage*



(Tenders, WaKANUI ROAD BOARD. WEI I?TEN Tenders are frmted up to 11 a ra 3rd of May, 1902, for the Lease of Reserves No. 1413 1412, 1414,, 1416, 2240 1768, I*lß, Pc 1420. For lull particu'ars apply to JOHN KILGOIFR, 4 25_9 Olerlr for the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rTIENDERS are invited in Pour Contract* X for Clearing Main from Westerfield to Wafcerton, Banger will chow Contractors the lice of work, starting from Westerfield Flax Mill on WEDNESDAY, 30th April, at 930 am, and tenders to be mon 2nd May, at 11 » By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer Aihborton, April 26, 1902 4 312 to buiTd¥k^ mENDERS will be received at my Office A up till 4 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, April 30th, for extensive Additions and Alterations to the Aubburton Hospital* Plans, &o, may be seen ab County Coon oil Offioee, Ashburton. JAB: S. [IURNBULL, 4 2H6 Architect, Timarn. | NOTIO*. ALL ACC3UNTS against the estate of the late S, A. Buck, of Newlands, must) be forwarded to the undersigned on or before MAY 12tb, 1902, Also any Accounts owing to the Estate masb be settled at once, THOMAS FINCH, Postmaster, Geraldine, Executor, 4 315



WANTED 3 WANTED to bay—A good lecond hand Perambuktor. Apply Mr Orum, Mobs Rose Yuh, Belvuo Gardens, Princess Avenue, Netherby, Aehburtont 4 30? WANTED— A Bmarb Girl for house work. Small family. — Sleep at home—App'y this OfftCE. 4 309 (ME, COKE.-Cheap Fnel7Ts~3d per bag ab the Gasworks ; 3 bags or more, la 61, delivered at any part of the town. 4 817 A SHBURTON Masical Union. — Gl Twolf'h Subscription Concert next Wednesday* 30.h April, Overtare Bpm Extra Tickets 2a. — Jfl Manchester, Hon. Secretary. 4 319 BAPTIrT "ch-wch—Morning—• Reve latiun of the Father in Christ.' Evening—'The Ghmchand her Beloved.' Preacher—Pastor "W Lamb 4 321 BARING Fquare Ohuroh,— Tomorrow's services—The Rev J D Joey will preaoh morning and evening. 4 308 I)RIMITIVJU Methodist Gharch—ReV R R%ine will (D V) preach Tomorrow, Morning and Evening, hobjeeta—Morn ing,, 'Relative Tallies'; Evening, 'She Only Toadied.' Fairton at 7 — Miss Addia. Newlands at 11—Mr McAlnrlth. Winohmore-Rev Raine 4 320 rjRO LIST—Two ebops la Moora Street, it with dwellings of four rooms to each ; ; good'oot king ranges. Rent, 7s per week.— Apply W C Page, East Street:. FOR SALE—A quantity of nearly new first class Furniture, inoludisg a high ol&flg now Piano; aho two Ladies' Bicycles. All to be sold at) a bargain: Apply W O Page, Surrey Vsllo, East) Street. WANTED— 40 Hares by 3 0 clock on Tuesday night—J H Jbwiit NEW: BOOKS—The Right of Way, A Gallant Quaker Erecrhon, Erewhon Revisited, The Insane Root, War Notes, A Daughter of England, An Exile of Bohemia Women nf the Sphinx, The Care of the Bn»ke. The Old Bank, Mary Acne of Parch* mcnt Buildings, Joo Wilson and bis Notes, The Oit's Paw, Toe Portion of Labour, Thoroughbred, Students' Atlas, Color Work, Life of Huxley, Nitlona' Pictures,—H M JONi§. _ - OBEEOS Loaders from 25a; ammunition 13 from 10s per 100t Cartridge Belts, Gleaning Rode, Etc. Guns on hire and for purchase.—-Carbon & Co. /jrAA WANTED in four weeks dWt)U \J Caps and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Bets from 12a 6d, China Caps and Saucers from 6s perdozen.—C arson & Co. l\r ANTED to Clear—New Goods arriv- YV ing dnriog Bale will be sold at sale prioss; Pulley Belts In, Is 3d ; Trimmed Aproosls, Is 3d, Is 4&d—Pbaeob's Drapery Sale GOOD NEWS. WE ARE mow Bhowing &. Superior Assortment of everything NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATE. 1 All the Latest Styles and Fashion in JACKETS, MANTLES. WATER PROOFS & FURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. Wander New Management Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blonse Flannelletfcoa in Newest Shades and Patterns. Anticipating a "rongh" winter wa have completed purchases of Heavy Stocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &c Which we have marked at prices which i will be to yonr advantage to see before going elsewhere, 88 the * CORNER' value, is w«H known. Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing, made to order—a specialty— we do well In this Department, and guarantee ra, BCTLB, and cur. We have a bewildering variety of Men's Flats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest In Ashburfcon, HORTHGOTE~& KEFFORD "THE CORNER." EAST & TANORED STREETS H. GKESHAM, SURGEON & MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he will ootnmeiace practice in xootnenext to Mr Watson, Solicitor, about May Ist. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Forcalttin orowns made ; also seta of tfiebh wibh Yuleanite and Porcelain gums. Gas adminisbered. Ail work guaranteed. Hours ov Aiienoanoe—9 a.m.—s p.m. 165 *



F. FERRIMaN ALFORO FOREST ROAD~~~~ THE Undersigned is instructed by Mr Graham to Sell forthwith that oaplt&l Home, consisting of Half Acre cf Land, fronting on the Alford Forest Road, upon which Is erected a oomfortab'e 4 Roomed House, with Scullery. The interest on the cosfc of this residence will amouafc to abont 3s 9d per wetk> Cash deposit, the balance an easy terms F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent; FOR BALE THE best Bailding Site in Allentoa, at the corner of the N W Town Belt, adjoining the property of Mr J M Cambridge F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE, A T Tinwald, a good Home for" a Working Man, consisting of a & Roomed House and |- Acre good Land F. FERBIMATs 1 L&ND & ESTATE AGENT WIJNSI^OW HJb»Oi*XW AND Racing Club. THE Annual Meeting, to be held at WINSLOW oa PRINOE OF WALES'BIRTHDAY Tuesday, June 3, 1902. President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice* Presidents—Messrs J. 0. N, Grigg, O. A. M. Buckley, W. Sutherland, L. da C. Malet, T. Siene, 0. Dalgetty, E. Gates, J. Farrell, J. Stadholme, Jan., A. E. Grigg, Hi Fordj G, Mcßte, W. I Ohisnall; Judge-Mc X, G. Orlep; I Starter—Mr D. Thomas ; Clerk of the Course—Mr W. Huston ; Olerk of the > Scales-Mr P. O'Halloran; Handicap per—A Committee; Treasurer, Mr W. Sutherland; Stewards — Messrs W, ! Sutherland, W. Huston, J.M.Hampton, G. James, A. Wilson, Jan., J. Cusack, W. Thompson, J. Farrell, H. JRainey, T. Pearoe, J» Campbell. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Oiub and New Zealand Trotting Abso" elation.) ■, I—Maidbn Handicap, of 5 soys; for horses that have never won a race. Nomination, sa; acceptance,, free. Six furlongs. 2—Maiden Teot Handicap (optional in saddle or harness), of 7 soys; for horses that have never won & stake. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, free. Oue mile and a half, 3—Winslow Cup, of 10 eovs: second horse 1 soy from the stake j for horses that have never won over £20 ! iv. one stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, free. A valuable Silver Cup will also be presented to the winner of this race. One mile. 4—Publicans' "Trot Handicap (in saddle) of 10 roys i second horse to receive, 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. Two miles. s—Lady's Bracelet, value 7 soys» second borse to receive 1 boy ; for horses thab have never won over £10 in one stake at time of starting (amateur riders). One mile and a ! half. | 6—Lagmhob Welter Handicap, of 6 eovs ; for horeea that) have never won over 10 soys in one stake ut time of starting. Nomination, §j; acceptance, free. Six furlongs 7—Consolation Trot Handicap (op* tional in saddle or harness), of 5 Bove I for beaten horses, To be made immediately after Lidy's . Bracelet, Nomination, ss, One mile &—Consolation Handicap (Flat), of 5 BOV6 ; for all beaten horses. Entries to be made immediately afcer the Lagmhor Welter Handicap* Entrance fee, ss. Six furlongs KFLES AND KKCULATIOKS I—-The meeting will be held under th salsa of racing. Trotting races under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association 2—No entry will be received except on condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, Their decision on ail points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final 3—Ai! Nominations and entrance feee to go to the funds of the Club 4—Winners of any event bo incur a penalty of lOlba 5— Nominations for all races, except events 7 and 8, accompanied by Fee, Name, Pedigree, Age, Description, and Performances of Horses and colours of riders must be In writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at his cflsae, Arcade, Aahburtors, not later than 9pm on TITESDA* 20th day of May, 1902 d—All Riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting events to be not less than lOst 7—All stakes to be paid in full HANDICAPS Handicaps will be declared on or about THOUSDAY, 22nd May, 1902 ATHLETIC SPORTS (An athletic event will be run fmrae diately after racing events Noa. 2,3, 4, 5) I—Men's Race, 100 Yarda Handicap, First priz9 30a second 10a 2—120 Yarda Handicap. Jfirsb prfssa 30a, second 10s 3-Men's Race, 220 Yards Handicap. First prise 30s, second 10a 4~Men's Race, 440 Yards Handicap. First prize £2, second 10s REGULATIONS Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events Nominations, with Eitry Faes and previous Performances for these events musb be lodged with the Secretary, ab his Office, Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 9 o'clock on TUESDAY, 20oh May, 1902 Winners to be subject to re handicap' ping



Any eurplna on the Meeting after paying all expenses to be equally divideel between the Ashbarton Monnted Rifles, Ash barton Guards, Ashbnrton Rifles, Ashburion Braes Band, and Winslow Sports and Racing Olab. W. SIMPSON, 4 303 Hon. Secretary.



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