SOUTH AFRICA.

Per Press Association—By Eleofcrio

Telegraph—Copy righo

AUSTRALIAN FLOUR FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

London, Feb. 27 Th® War Office is inviting tenders for 500 tons of Australian flour, to be

forwarded to Durban for orders. The Fifeshire is loading frozen mutton at the Plate river for South Africa for the new contractors. She will be followed by the Highland Obief. The newspapers support the Hon. H Oopeland, Agent-General for New Soßsh Wales, who is in favour of a steady supply of horses from Australia.

FURTHER DETAILS OF THE FIGHT AT BOTHASBERG.

London, February 28 The Standard's correspondent says the columns engaged formed a portion of the combined sweeping ra ovemenfc, One was to drive eastwards and another southwards, culminating at Harrismith. Brigadier Byog and Oolonel Himingtun. swung round southwards daring the night, which w«s wet, with the moon showing dimly. The Boers, attempting j to traverse northwards, used cattle as a wedge, and ultimately is a cover, and drove the herd against Byhg's right 11 »nk, where hejoned witb'Ttimington's left. The New. 25e*lau<Jer8 bore the bro#tof tho attack and''wore compelled to expose,!!] emee! vcs, but repelled tho enemy .with Ihe almost d«eb. The enemy also,displaced great gallantry. The combined sweep continues, and De WefU'tlill within the toils.' ' The newjjfpers comtnent in the fact that at the moment when Canada was eelebfatipjphef achievements at'Paardcv .berg, New 2e*laud r at the'price of the Borrow, a.ilda the achievement of tho Seventh jOontingent to-her splendid record* •*. ; The Standard s«ya Englishman will •- r^joiofi thit coloninlshavo igiin been of - conspicuous service to the Empire,

THE CASUALITIES.

LIST OF KILLED AND WOUtfDSD.

LondoKt, Feb 28 , The following is the liat of oasuailties In the Seventh Hew Zealand Contingent, nea* ?rede. Killed. Lieutenant Harold L Dickenson (Can barbery). Lieacenanfe William George Foray the (Napier) Sergeant Arthur R Noonan (Akaroa) Farrier Sergeant Owbb H Turner (iraberley) Corporai Alfred Frith (Oamtfu) Corporal Albert Henry Bos sell (Aaok - land

Lane© Corporal William Roddick (Ttmaka) Lares Corpora! Duncan Anderson (Wellington) Lanes Corporal Percy Nation (Welling. fcon) Farrier Leonard Greenwood Refcter (Wellington) Private David Brace (Ashbnrton) Private Joseph W Athmore (Ocago) Private John Connihau (South o<mter» bory) Private William Dunlop (Pino Bash) Private Peter Fletcher (Lake Wakatipra) Private Harry Finch (Auckland) Private William Gibb Monahan (Ve natika) Private Thomas McLew (Otago) P.lvate Alexander Scott (Southland) Private Walfcer Stevenson (riraaro) Private Herbert f Reuben 1) Timnas Private Alfred John Whitney (Wai mate) PrivateLytton Alphonse Ditely(Akaroa) Dangerously Wounded. Lieutenant James A. Coiiedge (Anok* land) Lieutenant Stapylfcon C. Caolton (Auckland) Sergeant Walter Titter f Miller %) j Private William Hill Bennett (Welling ton) Sevekelv Wounded Lieutenants Charles Phair(?), William E WJieon (Cfaristcharch), Dennis Hickle (?) Sergeants Kenneth Malcolm (Auckland) Oharles F Minlfie (Dtmedto), James Conn (Dunedin) Corporals Andrew Houston (Auckland) Thomas Legg (Ohristchuroh), J 0 Gilmoar (Otago) Laaee Corporal Kdward Wylcls (Palmer* at on North)

Privates John 'Buchanan (Auckland), Thos, Frame (OhriFtchnrcb), M&npice Jfltegerald (Wellington), George Fookea (New Plymouth), Roberb Hardie (Ohrlst ehurch), Charles Dtmford (TemnlSfa), James O McOlolland (Lyttelton), John Isbiater (Otago), David McDiarmid (Hokltika), Albert Roslnowskt (Ohrlstcharcb), Fredk, Rogers, Albert Sands (Waveriejp) JiuaHTLY Wounded.

Squadron Sorgeanfc Major Pat. Cotton (Ghrtstchurcb), Corpora! M. (Robert Henry 1) Oarr, Farrier Corporal M. (W ?) Rosa, Privates George Armstrong (Marl borough), William Boon (Temuka), William H Cook (Temnka), Gordon Reynolds (Dannevirke), James P Skott (?); Roland Waatrop (Chriatchareh).

Napier, March 1 Lletifcea&at Far&ytht», who is reported as killed la the Bothasbnrg engagement, was iboati 27 years of age. He book a> very active interest In volunteering, rising from the ranks to the position of Lieutenant. He was extremely popular both in volunteering itod private ciroles, Lieutenant James Colledge, dangerously wounded, ia an old Nespitr boy • OAJfIuOT, M»reh 1 Corporal Alfred Firth was a farmer at Wcßtoo, and was 55 years of age Eunedin, March I MoLew is a eon of a Daobaok f urner. 24 yw«t of age. Fletcher came cf age oo February 3rd last. He is a son of Fletcher, Lower Shotover, and was a shepherd \n the Lake district, He worked at Sparrow^ foundry sflr a short time before enlhci&g. There are three Anderaona in the Seventh Hat, bub loot! opinion favore fcho presampbion and the one killed is a eon of Ms Anderson, a farmer, of Korow. Ashmore haila from Owaka Among the dangerously wounded is Hickey, an ex policeman, who gained his commission for bravery ie tho field under Oolpnel Garrett.

%be following are the men who loft A«h» burtoa with the Seventh Cootiogeab i— E TTovey, Bugler, Ashbartoti David Bruce, Pfivatt, Tinwald William Haatie, Private, Aehbarton W J MoNaught, Private, Hinds Douglas R Revell, Private, ABhbarton, (ill with enteric) Thomaa Bcotb, Private (Retaroed) Wilfred B WUHb, Private (ill with en teric) J A Thonap&oa D MoLareo E SfiarpHn (returned) 111 ia understood that Vesraon Steward loitned the Oosticgent later as a Lieutenant.

INVALIDED NEW ZEALANDERS.

Wellington, Feb 28 The Governor hao ireoeivad the followiag message from Capetown, dated Feb 25 j.— (The following ISew Zealanders are in the hoopiUl Pietertnarltzbur^:—46l6 Atberb Devine j a!) Charleston—3367 George

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

LARGER CAPTURE OF BOERS.

(BXIRAOROINARY)

Halted Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received March 1, 10.2 a m

.London, February 28

On February 27tb, six hundred Boers were captured or killed. De Wet's son and secretary were cap tured, and Maine Botha was killed.

CASUALTIES ON Ist FEB.

SOME LEADERS NOT BANISDED

I Received March 1, 9.30 am London, February 28 The casualties in Voodonop's convoy on the Ist were two dangerously, five severely, and ten slightly wounded. Mr Brodrick, in the Oommone, said that the Fietersburg camp had not received aid. Beyers sent fifty appa rent refugees to the camp, and they persuaded 150 surrenderors to rejoin the Boer forces.

Mr Chamberlain stated that Lord Kitchener spontaneously accepted the surrender of some minor leaders, on the understanding that banishment would not be enforced, Government bad not objected to sush action.

The Japanese Treaty.

United Preset Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Oopyrighft

(Received March 1, §50 am)

London, Feb 23

Sir M HJcks-Beacli stated that the Anglo-Japanese agreemtnt had not been compSnnicated to the Ooloawa for approval, GoverEmsot had reason to believe that the agreement had given great satisfaction in Australia,

Australian.

Unified Press Association—By Kleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Recsived March 1, 105 am

OPENING OF THE GAPE GABLE.

Adelaidjs, March 1 Direct cable communication was opened with the Gape today. A TASMANIAN SENSATION Hobabt, March 1

A sensation has been caused by the arrest of Brownrigg, a bank teller, and Leetning, a postmaster, in connection with the Qaeenstown Bank robbery. Further arrests are expected

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prcafl Association—By Kleotrio

Telegraph

Wellington, March 1 A singularly bold robbery occurred in Willis Siroeb last night, an opening being mat ia » plate glass window of Mr H. Rubinßoo's jewellery ahop, evidently with a glazier's diamond, and £200 worth of watches and jawellery removed from the traye. Dunedin, March 1 Samuel Thomas Bolton, Mayor of West Harbone, has been arrested on a charge of stealing goods, the property of the Union Stt amahip Company. Accused was brooghfc- before -the Police Court this morning, and remanded till Friday, bail balng allowed.

Charge of attempted Murder.

United Press Aeaoolabion—By Eteocrlo

Telegraph

Fielding, March 1

Joseph Smith, abriokmaker, was charged with the attempted murder of hie wife on the 7th Joe*-, and was oommititiod for trial. The evidence showed Mat tho wife was separated (mm her husband, who had throabeoed to kill her If ha saw her ia com pany with anyone. On tho night of the assault he wae sitting alone on the doorstep, when acoußed at backed her with as axe.

CRICKET.

THE FIFTH TEST MATOH.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, Feb 28 The laab teet match of the English tour oommeaoed today, Tha faob that the Australians won the rubbar robbsd the match of a good deal of the enthusiasm that marked the earlier struggle*. Still a large amount of interest waeehown, chitiiy because upon the result depends ths cboioe of the balance it the Australian team to vieib England. The iojury to Baunders' arm rendered his in clusion impossible. Tr&vera took, his place, and Howell made way for Eady, otherwfoe the team was the aame f>s played in the fourth test match. The English team was the same as that in the last lest matoh. MacLareu's luck on the spin of the coin deserted him, Trumbte winning the toes, and deoidiog to bat. The weather was fine and pleasant, but the wicket was & bit soft. When otumps were drawn the Englishmen had lost five wickbts for 133. Following are the scores :— AUS'JL'BALIA. First Innings, Duff, hit wicket, b Braund , 10 Trumper, b Blythe .... «. ... 27 Hill, o Jones, b Gisua „, ... .„ 23 Gregory, o Jones, b Guan — ... 25 Nobie, Ibw, b Hayward ... ... .„ 7 Trumble, c b Hay ward 3 Armstrong, not out .« 17 Hopkins, c Lilley, b Hayward ... ... 4 Kelly, ottunn, b Hayward 0 Eady, b Gunn ... .» .~ ... 5 Travere, o Brannd, b Gunn ... ... 9 Excras ... ... .... «i> 9 Total „,  144 Hayward took four wiokete for 22 tuns, Gunn four for 38, Blyfche one for 29, Brannd one for 33, Jeesop none for 33s England—lst Inninga Joseop, o Hopkins, b. Trumble . M 3.5 MaoLaren, c and b Trumble ... . 25 Quaife, c.Tramble, b Noblo „.' ... 3 Tyldesley, cKQlly, bEady . ... 13 Hayward, o Trardper, b Trarera .« 19 Braund, not oub ... .-» ... ... 26 litlley, not out -. 10 Hnadnea >. ... ... .« 2 Five wickets for .- ... 133

Jam Making SEASON—Auy o^puirreadeta wanting Jam, Jelly, or Preserving Fane, oonld nob do bebtar than read Meesra f letcher Broa Bdvestiaement 1, aa they have a great many kinds to choose from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing to being euoh a phenomenal Fraib Season throußhoub the county, there l@ likely to be a shortage in Jam Jara, bo any one requiring any should bay while prises are low. Wadb's Wo^tM Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; children « tbm& after taking them pnce c li

all with enteric. Troopers J Oonsldice and W Hark are stil! in hospital.

Althoupb the 1 cai telegraph office was kept open an huur later than usu lon Friday evening—till m*dr>lghb In fact— fche casualty lis*, did not r aoh Ash burton until thia morning. Bat that great anxiety prevailed in this town, which has so many representatives at thefroiib, was evidenced by the number of callers at this office last nfgh:.-, where friends of the Contingent continued to apply for Jnfor mation until after midnight.

The Premier has telegraphed to the Mayor, from Wellington, wi'h nfirence to the news received this morning as to the capture of 600 Boom. He remarks :•—' It is reasonable to conclude the Boer foroe re ferred to were thoeu that made the desperate atbaok on the 7ch, on the 23rd» If so, our gallant sods have not died and suffered 5a vain, for their brave and determined e fand prevented the Boera breaking the cordon and ted to their capture.'

Tinwald Town Boaad.

The Tinwald Town Baaid met last evening. Present -— Messrs Dohetby (chairman), i£ Williams, and Seftly, COBBBBPONDBNCH. A letter was read from the Auditor-General re refund of ratea on eoisorete channelling.— Received. , NOTIOB OF MOTION. She chairman gave notice that he would move at the next) meeting, that) a general rate of gl in the £ be struck. [ 00T8TAND1KO BATHS, The clerk was instructed to sue for al! rates now outstanding; ACCOUNTS. Accounts emoanting to £9 10s 81 were p^sed for payment), and the Baard ad journed,

Sporting.

DUNEDIN RACES

SECOND DAY,

Ddngoin, Feb 28 F -llowing are oonoluding results :— 1 Disposal Handicap—Heiress (Donovan) I, Lapidary 2, Off Chance 3. All started. Won by a Doae, and head batwaen second and thircf. Dividend-— £1 9s Domain—Goldspur 1, Ayrdale 2 Cora Linn 3 Dlvidend~£l 12s Tkial—Whidffiod 1, Beauty Slf-ep 2, 8t Elma 3 Won by a neok. D.vs— £l 7 8 and £5 11 Railway Plate-Vladimir 1, Lady Robs iyn 2, Boscobsl 3 Won easily Div—lß3 Scbitbban—Transport 1, Visionary 2 Firet Light 3 Dlv-£ll 13 3 and £3 12a

THIRD DAY

_ , Dunedin, March 1 Ihe weather is fine for tha third days' races. The Governor and party are preaant. beaulti—

Novel Handicap-Patron I, OS Chance 2, Far Nieate 3. Also started—Benson. Won by two length j poor third- Time-1 35; Divideud~£9 Ui

Abbotsfobd Wbltkb — Beauty Sleep (Hewitt) 1, Red Banner 2, Visionary 3. Won by a length and a. quarter. Maremnm wns scratched. Tima - 1.46§ Divs~£3 12a and £2 38

Hopefol —Red Gauntlet (Hewitt) 1, Pallas 2, Sarchedon 3. Lady Roaslvn waa aoratohed. Div—iil 8i

TFB- iBHPUBTOT GUAEDIAH ; SAfODAT, MAEOH 1, 1902



FRIfeDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST SIREEE AUCTION MART SATUBDAY,~MarcIi 8, 1902. sa€e of tinwald t jwn property MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received JnatrHocions from Mas R ii Jeff, (who hag purchased property »c Highbaok), to soil her splendid little Home stead close to the Tiowald Railway Station, 0 tnprincjj! 6 Acres goodlaod with 8 Roomed Dwelliag House and small Scable, and other ouibuUdinge ; a portion of the propirty is well planted wish fruit and foreaii trees. Terms at Sale, Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. 32H R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer PUBLIC NOTIOK. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BJARD. FEES for the n'rst term rf the oarrent year, maaD bo paid by the 6th mat, in order to participate in tha allowance, CHARLES BR4DDELL, Secretary. Aehburbon M»rch l»t, 1902 323



Militia aud Volunteer Offioa, Timaru, February 18tb, 1902. DISTRICT ORDER. ORDINARY GOVERNMENT FAB&DES FOR 1902. DURING the year ending last day of February, 1903, the VOLUNTEER ! OORPS in the South Canterbury Sab- District will PARADE at their respective Drillshedß as follows :— ' ODJMARU RIFLES—First and Third Monday in each Month. ABHBURTON RIFLES—First and Third Tuesday In each Moatb, lEMUKA RXFLK3-Firab and Third! Wednesday la each Month. TIMARU PORT GUARDS—Second I and Fourth Monday in each Month. TIMARU CITY RIFLES—Second and ' Fourth Tuesday in eaoh Month. W AIM ATE RIFLES — Seoond and Fourth Wednesday in eaoh Month. ASHBURTOST GUARDS—Seoond and Fourth Monday in eaoh Month, GERALDINE RIFLES—Seoond and Fourth Tuesday in eaoh Month. AH Parades in Drill Order, unless other wise ordered, and to be formed np at 7,30 p.m. AH other Parades will be specially ordered. Parades Jane and July will be for Musketry Instruction. Reoruits of ill Rifls Corps, Titnani, will Parade for Drill under the Stuff Instructor every Friday at 7.30 y m. The various Mounted Rifla Corps of South Canterbury will Parade as ordered by the Officer Commanding. C, S. KiILEY, Lt.-Col., 2 158 Commanding S.C. Sab-District. /CYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool V./ Sweaters 5a lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peabce's Drapery Bale. ACCOUNT Books—Ruled, printeTand bound to any pattern ; Bill Heads, Memorandums, firms' Eenvelopes ; Oonfeo fcionery aud Fruit Bags printed to any design j New styles in Plain and Fanoy Stationery; Vellum Antique and Repp papers; Enoyclonßli* Britaonioa, Ninth Edition, reprinted and Issued by the ' Daily Mail'; olotb, half Morocco, ttireequarter ; several full Morrooo. Orders now booked j New Book?,~~H M Jones. DURING this sale you can gab Reliable Kid Gloves for la lid ; usual prioes, 2b 6J, 2s lid, 33 6d, all Is lid—W H Peaboe, Draper and Clothier. li OR the beat value in Indian and X. Ceylon Teas go fro Carson & 00, Tea Merchants and Blenders WANTED to Clear— -Hew Goods arriv ing during ea'e will be Bold at sale prices; Pulley Belts 1?, la 3i ; Trimmed Aprons Is, la 3d, Is 4Jd—Phakch'b Drapery Sale._ ; FOR first; class Dairy Produce go to Oasson & Co, Tancred Street !



DAVID THOMAS ASHHUF.TO:- YARD?. TUESDAY, 4th MARCH, 1902. I SHALL Offjr at the abovo fixture, oa account; of a. Client, a nice Hug of QAA HaUbred LAMBS, by E.L Rams, OvfVJ out of Bnowden Merino Ewes 3 7 LAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer CJUfeiAKIKG- BALi~~~~ 01? SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ! THURSDAYTIth MARCH, MR D. THOMAS has received Instruc tions from H. 8. Drummond Esq, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, a* his private residence, Havelook Street, We»b, opposite the Convent, the whole of ■ bis Furniture and Effects. A few of the Hoes are ;— Bibting Room—Suite in Tapestry 9 Pieces, Piano by Rliagmau (Walnut, a beautiful instrument), Piano Stool, Musio Cabinet, Heavy Oarpet 12 x 12, Marbla Clock, Over mantel, Brasa Rail Fender and Fire Irons, Oooasional Table, Fancy Table inlaid with ooine, 2 Opossum skin Rugs, Hearth Rugs, Oil Paintings, and a lob of books (good wotkn) Contents of 3 Bedrooms—2 Duohesa Chests Ohest Drawers (very heavy), D. I. Bedstead Brass Rail, Wire Mattresses, Wash Stands, Cabinet, Carpets, § Iron Bedstead (Brass Rail), Toilet Sets, Easy Chairs, Woven wire Stretcher, Eider down Quilts, Blankets and B.dding Dining Room—Mahogany Side Board wi*h Mirror baok, Massive Marble Clock, liable, Oilcloth, Japanese Coal Vtise, 2 pt*irs V&ee*, Austrian Chaire, Axm Ohairs, 2 Spirit Stands, Cutlery, Crockery, &o. Kitchen—Usuil assortment of Cooking UtHtisjla, Buckets, Water Cane &o, &c. Outside-9 b>gs Coal, lot Firewood, empty Oases, Garden Tools,'Wheel'barrow, Grindstone Harness Roo<n and Chaff House—3o 2 bushel bags Oats, 9 sacks seconds Oats, Riding Saddle, snd a large !oc of Tools Bportiog Tackle-2 Fishing Rods and Reels, 1 D. B. B. L. Gun in Leather Case, 1 Swan R Q.% 1 Wa king Stick and Rifla combined, 1 Revolver in oase, 2 Revolvers, l*Sarvoyor's Compass, Pair Field'Crlasses Also,— Rustic Doz O»rb (double seated) by Boon & Stevens, Brown Set Harness, and Pony* A first class turnout. No Reserve. Sale commences at 1 p.m 3 15 D THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOOK'B ARCADE, FREEHOLD BLOCKS OF LAND AND SHARES, SATURDAY, MARCH Bth, 1902 MR Di THOMAS (m conjunction wibh Mr F Fbrriman) has reoeived in structions from the Administratrix of the Estate of the Lite Mr Arbhar Wileon, of Winslow, to Sell by Publio Anotion, on SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, 1902, The following Desirable Blocks of Land and Shares, vis:— The Homestead Block, containing 160 Acres of good Land, fronting on the Main South Road,, and being R.S 16467 and 21976. There is a comfort able Cottage of 7 rooms, Orchard, Stable, Cowshed, eto, upon it. The land is in good heart, and all laid down in English grasses, well fenced, and watered by County water raceß ; thoroughly improved, and is close to Railway Station, School and Poab Office, Also,— 30 Acres, being Lob 12, Part cf Reserve 350, Tinwald, ring fenced, good land, well watered; jus.6 iaid down with English grasses. Also,— 40 Acres, being Lot 25, part) of Reserve 350, three miles from Tinwald, ring fenced, and in English grass. Alao,— 2 Shares ia Canterbury Freezing Works. . Also,— 2 Shares in the New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association Sale at 2 pirn sharp D. THOMAS, 2 119 Auctioneer. METRVJKN YARDS. THURSDAY, MARCH 13tb, 1902 3O DORSET HORN RAMS MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mb John Hibbs, to Sell as above— QA Dorset Horn RAMS, from imported O\J stock The attention of Farmers is particularly oalled to this Bale of sheep, as they are imported on both sides, and are the first ever offered in Canterbury, It is claimed for them, with truth, that they aro the besb Rams for lamb ralniug, the progeny coming bo maturity very early. The Auctioneer would refer intending buyers to an article in the Weekly Press of 26bh Fabruary, The Agricultural College, Lincoln, have imported the same class of Sheep this year, 3 8 D. THOM4S< CLEARING SALE AT Norbhfield, OVERDALE, RAKAIA* On Aooounb of F. R. Wright, Kfc<j. MONDAY, "mABCH 24th. SHEEP, HORSES^ CATTLE, IM ELEMENTS, FURNITURE. MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived insttuotions from F R Wright, Esq., Overdue, (who is leaving the district} to sell by public auction on the above dabe,— Tho Whole of fcha Live Stock, Implements,' Furniture, etc,, v'z , 1000 6 and 8 Tooth Cross and Hftlfbrsd EWES, all one brand 56 Young Shropshire RAMS (Upton's and Mealova's) 10 3-Shear English Leicester RAMS W. B. Andrew's) 2 Spring Cart HORBES 2 Light Harness HORSES 2 COWS in profio 1 HEIFER 1 Reid and Gray Manure Drill, 1 Reid and Gray Grain Drill, I Duncan Grubber with Seed Box, 1 Grass Seed Cleaning Plant, IDF PloHgfa, 1 Set Tine Harrows, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Dray and Frame, 1 Dog Garb, 1 New Gig, 5 400gai Tanks, Harness, Saddles, Covers, Corn Sacks, Rye Grape, Ciovsr | Seeds, and a large lob of Sundries: Also a large quantity of Household Furniture, including almost New Piano by Erard. Oarpebs, Linoleum*, Crockery, Glassware, Tables, Chairs, and Kitchen Übansilf, Etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 2 202 Auotionser MAKE no mistake ; if ifc Is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Meliob's Zealandla Boob Store. sfou can gefc hundreds of pairs feo pick from at Mellor's. TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. at 3s 6d. Large stock of Gennine Turkey Stones ab Jowesb prices, atencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, ab Hardley Baos, Ironmongers, Eaab Btcaot*



Tenders, ~IsaBURTUN~DbMAIN BOARD rriENDERS are invited fop Painting the X Bath Shede, &c, ia Domain Pariiculars ab Town Glork'a Office, where Tenders will be received till 4 p m,, oq MONDAY, the 3rd Match. H H FOOKB, 3 21 Secretary to the Board Government Notices, NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS. LEASE OF REFRESHMENT OARS— GHRJSIOHURGH-DUNEDIN. Railway Department! (Head Offioe), Wellington, 22nd February, 1902 WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this offioe up to NOON of MON DAY, 10:h March, 1902, for LEASING REFRESHMENT OARS running between Ghristahuroh and Duuedin Railway Sta'iona for a period from lab April, 190.4, to 31st j Maroh, 1905 Specification and forms of tender may be obtained ab fcho Railway Manager's Ofßaea at Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christ, church, Dunedin »,ndlsiverc*rgill, and at the Stationmastera' Offioea at Ashburton, iimiru, Oamarn, and Paltneratoo. Tendera are to ba addressed to the Generai Manager, Government Railways, Wellington, and marked outside 'Tender for Refreshment Care." Telegraphic tenders will nob be reoaived, and do tender will necessarily be accepted. T. RONAYNB, 2 225 General Manager ENTERTAINMENTS. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL THURSDAY Next, March 6A. BOSTON CONCERT COMPANY. Lillian Walthbbs, Mezzo Soprano ; Bbrnhabd Walthbrs, 8010 Violinist -;Beat- RtOK Vabtha, 8010 Pianist; Citrus Newton, Humourous and Impersonator. lickata—3s, 23, la. HORACE GATES, 2 242 Local Representative COMING BY SPECIAL STEAMERS AND TRAINS. WIBTE BEOS.' HUGE CIKCUS AND WILD ANIMAL iiXPOSITIOH, HIPPODKOME, OIROUS, AND MENAGERIE, And WILL OPEN in ASHBURTON on FRIDAY, MARC H 7th. ONE NIGHT ONLY. A Rkvelatlon in Wild Ammal Tkaining — Mons. Rahoul'u Great Tiger Act. (Two Tigers Harnessed like Horses to a Chariot, and driven by a third ia a mammoth steel cage erected around the ring. The only Bounding Jockey Tiger in the World; The only Boxing Ponikß in the World. The only Bucking Elephant, The only Hiding Bear. The ouly Deh of Tbainbd Forest Bbbd Tigers. Absolutely the Best Ridkbs ever teen. The Fines* Tbainkd Horses in the World 3'ba Greatest Convocation of AftKNio Talent. THE CELEBRATED WIRTH BRO3. In m ENTIRELY NEW and UP TO DATE CIRCU3 and MENAGERIK. 3 4 PRIOEB-4s, 3», 2a. Public Notices. DOROAB SOCIETY TVt EMBERS are reminded that the meet ings of the above Society wilt be resumed on MONDAY, Maroh 3rd. A BROCK, 3 12 ■ Secretary ABHBUBTONrGAS COMPANY " WANTED—Applioatione for Lighting and Extinguishing Borough Street Lamps* Schedule of duties at Works* Applications received till 10 a.m, MONDAYi Maroh 3rd, 2 212 JO UAWSEY, Manager ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL . j TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS AND OTHERS.



nnHE following Clause of this Council's X Water Works By-Lawa is published as ] & Caution to Threshing Machine Owners and Others ;— i DIVERSION OF WATER. Every Person who wibhout Lioanse ©f tho Council in writing, first had and obtained, shall divert water from any water works, or cause or permit), or suffar water bo be diverted therefrom, shall on conviction, forfeit) and pay for every snoh offanoe, a aura cob exceeding £20 for every day daring which such diversion shall ba Buffered bo continue. By Order, Fi MAINWARING, Olerk. Aehburson, February 26th, 1902 2 224 ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH. THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (Maroh 2) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Military Memorial Service 3 p m—GRBBNSTRBET ! 6.30 p m—Evensong : . ' 2J9 SOHOOL EXCURSION TO &TJMNER. CTIHE Ashburton Borough School Exour- JL eion to Snmner will tako place en THURSDAY, 13th Maroh. Special train leaves Ashburton at 7 a>m, returning from Addington to Aehburton at 5.50 p.m. See fubure adverbisements. 3 18 WA27TED.— 'Farmers and Employers requiring Married Ooupies, Piou^h men^ Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Street), Christ churob, Ail orders promptly atbended to. Miss Oonway supplies female servants. 2102 HAVE yon noticed what a nfce finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baihstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below W H Col iiOH & Qo, 11



.DAVID THOMAS TINWALD YARDS, TUESDAY, March 11th, 1902. MB D. THOMAS will nave for Sale at the above fixture the following lines of good Sheep, viz j— | On account of B Q Weight, Esq. | i 3 A A Sonnd Mouth Merino EWES six tooth 4tUU EWES QAA Threbq«&rt3rbred four tooth "1 I7A Three quarfcerbred two tooth AI U EWES 190 FaU -Moath Hallbred EWES (The usual quality) i Alao od acoouDt of another Olfenb 1 Q X A Halfbred LAMBS oub of Anamn IOOKJ Ewes by E, b. Bums 3_22 D THOMAS, Auofeloaeer PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT CLBAKIISG SALE WEDNESDAY, MAROH 26th, 1902 ~VUf B D THOM4 S has reoeived Instructions JLjLL from Messrs Mclotyre Bros, to hold a Clearing Sale, as above, ab their Farm, jag. across Digby's Bridge, of HORSES, OaTCLB, and IMPLEMENTS. D. THOMAS, 3 9 Auctioneer. AIiOADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAKCH 21, 1902 Mr NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on tho above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS T AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 2 164 WAITED. W" ANTED — Two respectable workiog men aa boarders.—Apply office of this paper. 5 14 IjIOR SALE—Six Huodredweitjht Large V Red P.urns for bottling, 2£ i per lb.~ W GPea?ce, Allonton, S 16 LOST, on or m-ar the Tcuffio Bridga—A Chi'd'B Mue'tn Sailor ColUr. Finder kindly leave af Office of th s paper, 320 WANTED— Young L^dy to assist in the Htuiiio for two or thrte weeks — Apply M'licuElili, Photographer. 3 13 BARJNG Square Wesleyxn Church--To rr.orrow's seEvices. Preacher—V!orn iog, Rev W Lamb ; Evening, Mr J Havman. 3 17 PRIMITIVE Mothorlisb Church—Morn ing, Mit Chapjun ; Evening, R»v. R Raise ; Subject, ' Sowing and Reaping,' Newlinds ab 11, Bkv Rainb, 3 25 EIRESH Oysters, Fioundere, Tnvaii, ani all kinds of Fresh Fish To-Nighb' by Express,—J H Jbwitt, Telephone 96 TjiNOTCLOPiEDIA BRITANNICA, — JUJ Orders now being reoeived for the new Edition. Call »nd ccc Prospeciuc, and get particulars' The low rate of 5a down and 12b a month Is now being accepted, Immediate delivery on payment «f BrstSs. ASH WILLIAMS, East Street. FOE best value in China, Glass, and Earthenware try Carbon & Co, T*ncred Streetr ' WANTED Known—TO LET—Six Roomed House in Grey Screet, nearly sew, with wash bouse and copper. Also Shop with Dwelling attaohed, in Moore Straet: rent cheap. Apply MI3?BS PAGE; East Street IN Table and Pocket Cutlery, Nickel and E P Spoons and Forks, B P Ware, Holloware, Brushware and Enamelled Goods Carson & Co give best value in town. HAY FORKS ! Hay Forks ! I two aand three prong* Clover Forks; With Guard, five prong, all first quality, at Lowest Price. L*rge Stock ab Q. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. T ADIES ! The wonderful • Daydream' 1 J Corset for s<s lid during the gale. APOLCQY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their fionefit we will continue the Hale for a few days longer.—Peabcb's Drapary Sale. "THE CORNER ASHBUKTON, ]|/I"ANTLES, JACKETS, LADIES' W&TEB PROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON «~o— NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in full swing especially from our Large Job Purchase of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. HORTHGQTE & HEFFOBD " THE CORNER." Bwoke New Veoai



I BUSINESS NOTICES ' PRESERVES Q SEASON Finest Cane Sugar—7Oib.b»gs 14s 6J, 561b bags 12e, 401b bsz« 8s 9d, per ton £23. Brewers' or Star Crystals— 701b bags 15s 6d RESERVING PANS—Lighfc Ste Enamelled from 3* 61 each  Heavy Cat Iron Enamelled, 6 quarts 7s 6S, 8 quarts 8a 9d, 10 quarts 9a 9J, 12 quart* - 10s 9i each. , Spun Braes from 7e 6d ft"' 8 °PotSn^f ? CfeW T° P ro , Inning or American Jara. tots Forcelalne Lined. Wide Mouth, for preserving fruit whole, ... 4s 9d per doisen Half gallons ... lie 6d per down Talf Gallon*'" *" 5" Ia Per i° Zen G»^hriab Jars, wide mouth, with ialfUallone... ... 6e 9d per dczen Eraerser )uar^ a8°n PrOred> T°PS; Qwrta ... ... 9,6 d per dosea a Gallon,::: ;:: 8s a £ .j™ Ba!f Gaiim" -lls 6d per dOMn Reduction fcr Quantity • • 11^^' iii I Glass Jolly Jars with tin top 3s, 3i 3d ( flg |1 ill'/,' fj ' 3s 9d, 4s 9d and 5.s per dozan ' Hj 11 rallP 'Tel!y Tamll!eira frora 2a ('d - X fl^B II 11 ill Gla6S Ja«» JirP, L;pped, 3^per dtzan ■• ' ' B II 111 l Earthenware 3p, 3a lid, 4a; ss, ami6s per H '^H' «■ HSif 141b Jars, patent top, 3s Hd each ' •'• FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Competition closes February 28th. All Cocoons mnst be sent in not. later than the above date (o be in t !me for this Distribution. Oar next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20,.VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVJN AWAY 20 First Prize Handsome Marble Cktk md Braize * ' Counter Tea 1r 6d per lb, or Is 5d by bib «i, s , aud ls 4d by lo ' lb this Dachess Tea Is lOd per Ib, or Is 8d by 6>b tins, and Is 7d by 101b tina ■fcmprose Tea 2s per Ib, or Is lOd by 51b tine, aisd la 9J by 10 b tins Prince-8 Tea 2s 2d per Ib, or 2a by 51b tins, and Is lid by ioib tins Orange Pekoe Js lOd per lb, or le 8d by s!b tins, and Is 7d by lolb tins A. Coupon enclosed in every packet or tin of (he above Teas. Now that fresh Meat Is oo.dear it I* SEASONABLE GOODS noro econonrca) to use (he following— a* «,.,«- i j . •, .... !lbTin ß Curnedßoef.(i3el^)prr»i»l 0 .man's p^ " !lb Tin* Spiced Boef (Belfast) per tin 1 j> 2 |! a Tiua J>ree. Apricots, per tin 0 8 bUns Corned Matton, p,r t,«>... 1 0 241b Tina Pr ßb . -JpLapp!^ "5 n 0 9 51b Tins fcp-ced Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 2 |lb Tins Pres. Peaches vlr tin A Q Sib Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 01 2|lb T.ns Pres X, P t \l J! Lib Tin ß Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2^ Tins Pre" 5^2 per tin: 0 9 5 S nSSSalt^ lt alm BaC°nJ P6r tin J « b^ a Lime Jile*. Per bottle ... 10 bS nßS xToo^ eßiP!? tla - ? q Monseratc Lime Jaloe, per bottle 2 4 [bTms Camp Pie, per tin 1 3 Paramatta Lime Jutoip^, bottS 0 9 ?S M £ a$£ lag Salf ? D ' Por tln- X q Lemon S( lUSflh (MnnnnVe) bottle 1 0 lb Tins Red Oregon Salmon..per tin 0 9 Manning's Raspberry Vinegar, per Lib Tin Salmon Outlet, per tin ... 0 10 , bottle 1 a Lib Tins Red SookageSalmon.per tin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (St George) wr Equal to Cocktail) bottle 18 uj.nn.w T .orti«psd P ... oei »,;:s::SKa S JTlmFreßh Herring., per tin... 0 7 Harbul B Mt ««tMb to nwk. 8 grt- - b Tm» Star Mullet, rgr tla- ... 0 J bus, per bottle ... .! 0 7 Lib Tins Herringa in Tomato SAUce '" v • per tin ... ... ... 0 10 _„ Lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 Lib Tins Lobatcr, per tin... ... 010 Wheat Mfeal 251b baas'' • 2 3 Lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Reaves Food, por-tin "" *" Oil Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin '" Ift a„« '5, .smalJ tina " -SS Mellin's Food 33.andk9d per th' Sood Sardines, large tins "-0? Patent Groats & Barley, per tin . 0 9  small tins 4d and 04£ Beogec's Food, pee tin 19 Albert) Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 jflneafc White Sago, per lb "" 0 2 Finest Polled Baoon 7^d by roll, Brown's Corn FJoar per lb *" 02» Pedb 0 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb " ■"" 0 I QAnnwd ' Jfnest Flake Tapiooa, per lb !!. 0 2 SAUCES Finest Peart-Barley per lb 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant $jpint bottle 08§ Qariker Oats ... „, "" 010 Mellor'sMildor Piquantlpltit bottle 1 '6 Finest JXo 1 Japanillce, per lb "* 0 2 Lea & Perrln'a 1 pint ... ... 2 6 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is „ 4 pint bobble ... 1 4 Split Peas, per lb . 0 8 Worcester | pint bottles 3s Od^sa, " **' or per bottle ... ... 0 4 ■ '• .. Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, / or per bottle ... ... 0 8 CONDENSED MILK Oar Own £ pint, bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 a . %r ■ 9UUL Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... © 9 «WISS Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Catsup (Flag brand) 010 Jfnway-s Milk 6s 9d doa, per tin 0 8 Anchovy SaaceO«Srß | pint bottles 1 4 Golden Vale 3s 9d^doz, per tin 0 A 21b Jara Plum Jam, per ]ar ... 1 2 small tin 064 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Edmoud's Egg Powder 7d, in tin's" ' 1 6 lib Tins Jam 3s 9a doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar, per 3b ... 1 3 21bTin 8 Pl Q mJam ... ... 08| Tartario Acid, per lb- ... 110 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... Oil Bronner Monda Oarb. Koda ... 0 3 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin , 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, FARMERS SUNDRIES assorted flavonrs, par packet 0 6 Save money by baying one of our —° — thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pamps at Is FLAVOURING ESSENCES andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pomp Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, s^es its cist in a very Bhort time Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonbl Essences loz boules ... 0 5 OILS, ETC. Colonial' Essences l|cz bottles ... 0 7 Draught Castor Oil 16a 6d tin, £1 12» 6d Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 per case ■ Raw Luisoed Oil, per drum, £1 3 9 CANDLES Neata Foot Oil, pei gal. ... .„ 3 6 Colonial Wax Candles Plain er Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 by the box 6d, or per lb 06| Turoentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Valvoline, 4 g*\ tin ... ,„ 17 6 orperlb ... ... ... 0 7 Raddle, per lb .., ... 0 4 —— Nails s!bs lg, per lb ... ... 0 S If yon are wanting Fencing Wire note' •'taples, per lb ... ... 0 3 these Prices— Molasses for cattle, per owt ... 7 ft. No 8 .Black Fencing, per cwb 116 6CO doz Tumblers and Wineglasseß from (Johnson Best 'per ton £11 7 6 2* 6J per doz. If you are wanting any Us Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 w: v p-,y you to give qb a call Best English Wire), per ton £15 6 FLETCHER BROS. : OASHSU?PLY STORES, BASJJ STREET, ASH«URTUN, & HIGH 6XRBBJ, OHRIBTCHURCH,