Mining Disaster at Ballarat.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copy right

Melbourne, March 19

A mining disaster occurred at the Trnnk Head mioe, Ballarat^ Cardigan Proprietary Company, water having broken in suddenly and men named lfl.eG.rat_., Hagarty and Simpson es caped, bnt others, Musfield, Hunter, O'Keefe (2), W Simpson, and King are atill below, with little hope of their escaping drowning. Details of the disaster are meagre. The latent reports show that after several hoars' pumping there was still thirty feet of water in the workings. It is considered that there is no hope for the six. men below. A great crowd gathered at the mine, and pathetic j scenes were witnessed.

I. ia impossible at present to state what caused the inrush.

McGrath on his way out saw the bodies of Mansfield and Hunter aenr. He states that a shift of nine men went on at midnight. An hour and a half later McGratb heard a noise like rolling .bander. Then a rush of air extinguished hie light, and he, Simpson aad Htigarfey, were suddenly hnrled to the ground by a deluge waist deep. They regained their feet htlf drowned, asid groped their way in the dark to Ihe shaft

Clinging together they succeeded in fjasuiog a catarsct pouring from the top of the drive where ihe inrush occurred. At the shaft they found King and Simpson, junior, in a weak condition. They talked things over, aud McGratb, feeing it was tho only chance of life, decided to plunge down the man hole. After a terrible experience, Mr McGratb made his way out, and gave the alarm. Simpson senior, and Hegarty, escaped by swinging themseiveß down on pieces ©f timber. Simpson junior, and King fefosed to run the risk, believing them* gellvee safe in rem tin ing. Four men were in No 2 rise where lie inrseh is supposed to have ocourred;

Education Board.

The ordinary meeting of bhe North Canterbury Education Board took place yesterJay, Ihe following are the only items of local interest in tha reporb of the pro ceedings:—The Buildings Committee re ported that they saw no reason to depart from the Board's previous decision regarding tbe removal of tbn school and site on the Newlands side of F_frtoo*

Tbe Appointment Committee recommended the Board to agree bo the appointment cf the pupil teachers recommended by the Rakaia South Committee. The Truant Officer had reported on the visit to the Eftdaia South district, and during tbe period coding February 28th thirty five cases of irregular attendance had been brought before the Courb. and in thirty one cases fines had been inflicted ; he also reported on •pedal cases in the district The Board desided to leave th* latter matter in the hands of tho Truant Offioer to ieal with

A letter from the New Zealand Educa tional Institute with reference to the Board's notion in appointing mietretsas to Ihe sole charge of aohools was referred bo the Special Committee on Salaries

MUi M F Dickinson, late Mistress ab Dromore School, has been appointed a__i-« .ant at the Lyttelton School} Master Thomas Sbeveue has been appointed pupil teacher io the Hampstead School

Ram and Ewe Fair.

The annual ram and ewe fair waa held at the Tinwald Yards todays Aboub 14,000 owes were yarded, and nearly 300 rams. Both ewes and rams, especially bhe Shrop shire!-, were looking in grand oondltion. (There was a good attendance of buyers and farmers from all parts of tha country. A full report will appear in our nexb issue.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

HOWEMMETT WAS CAPTURED

CONCENTRATION CAMPS

LORD METHUEN'S CONDITION

United Pros- Aasooiablon— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Maroh 20, 9 5 a m. London, March 19 Bruce Hamilton's success waa due to k retrograde circuitous march. Em mett's capture was made by the Na tional Barghers Scouta

The mortality ia the concentration camps for the month of February was only one-third that of the January rate,

Lord Methnea's temperature is nor mal, and he ia suffering no pain.

Home and Foreign.

United Praea Association—By Electric ITelegraph—Copyright

(Received March 19, 9 5a mj

THE STRIKE AT DURBAN. London, March 19

The strike on the Durban railway shops fans been se.._jd by the Go?ern tnenfc investigating the strikers' griev-' ancwf.,

THE CHAMBER Off DEPUTIES-

Paris March 19

The Chamber of Deputies decided that its term of duration iv future shall be six inatead of four years.

ANARCHISTS IN AUSTRIA.

Vienna March 19

An Anarchiata' plot to dynamite several Austrian battle ships, and the Trieste arsenal and Pola has been frustrated.

Affairs in China.

MORE REBEL SUCCESSES.

United Preos Aeßooia.ion—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

(Reoeived Maroh 19, 9 5 a m)

London, March 19

further Chinese rebels successes are reported in the provinces of Krang tung, Kwongsi, and Kweichan. Gen erals Tv and Ma have asked for rein forcemeats.

CRICKET.

Unload Press Aaeociatton—By Eieobrio Telegraph Reoalved Maroh 20, 950 a m

Adelaide;, March 20

Major Wardlll states that the Austra lian team may return through America or South Afrloa, and If the war is ot fer, they will very likely go round New Zealand before returning.

f 18 ASHBUBTOB GUARDIAN \ THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1902,



1 Australian* Unibed Prntts AE_t.ata.ion—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received M.rohSO, 1042 am) j , PLAGUE J i Sydney, March 20 ; A youth named Avery haa contracted | the plague at Haymarket. Brisbane, March 20 A girl named Bickersd&le has been attacked by plague, NOUMBAN NEWS Sydnky, March 20 A quantity of wreckage, consisting of wooden fittings, apparently belong ing to a steamer, switchboard, witb electric light burners attached, and a piece of wood, evidently off a boa. bearing the name of Agar, was washed ashore at Tuofao, during the rough weather recently off the coast. TQ-DATS TH.LI-.OBAMS. _*— ■—. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington Maroh 20 In view of the shortness of the time avail able for the mobilisation |of the Tenth Contingent, the Cabinet has decided thab ib must be despatched from two of the four larger centra.! Found Dbownbd—The body of a man named William Smith, a shepherd, was found drowned this morning in a creek at Mount Somers. T&e police were com municated with, and Constable Dillon, of Methven, had the body removed to the Mount Somers Hotel, where ib now lies awfelting an inquest. Entebtainment at the Hospital-- Mr AT H Williams gave a very enjoyable ex" hibition of his phonograph to tho patients at the Hospital laet evening. They were much phased, and very grateful to Mr Williams for his kindness. Tenders are invited for the refreshment booth at the Chertsey eporte on Easter Monday, |W»_--__a»_.wii-_i_i'-ii«i-_rri«i_iiifill] "I 1 _______myiiimhi—|| ENTERTAINMENTS. , i ODDFELLOWS* HALL; Ashburton Under the direction of Mr Jas* Morgan " A Show With a Reputation," Eulogised by the Press and Publio of New Zealand SEASON OP TWO NIGHTS ONLY. TO-NIGHT, (THURSDAY), and TO-MORROW NIGHT (Friday). March 20th and 21st, Advent cf the Famous YALDARES World of Noveltiea Company. Pre-eminently the Greatest Amusement Attraction now before the publio. Direob from phenomenally successful season., at P. R. Dix'a Theatres, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin aid Auckland. i 12-8 TAR AR T IST S—l2 Presenting Polite Vaudeville Three Vaidaree, World's Greatesb Trick Biders ; Hartford Brcs Versatile Comedians. Miss May Lewis, Musician and Vocalist; Zamonl, Incomparable Ventriloquist; Sisters Vals, latrepid High Wira _. rtist. ; Mr Richard Shepherd, Eminenn Baritone ; Mons Arlo, Juggler and Equilibris % La Belle Ethel, Petite Comedienne and Dancer ; Tom Powers, tbe Tramp Cyclist; Miss Seattle Galardi, Fascinating Serio and Dancer. PRICES—3s, 2s and Is. Box plan ab E M Jones, where Day Sale Tioketi can alao he obtained. Doors open at 7.30, commence a. 8 p m sharp. 3 150 wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmm^ Termers, OHERTSHY SPORTS AND RAGES. TENDERS will be received up to TUES DAY Evening nexb for Refreshment Booth onEaeter M .nday, including Catering If; Ball in the Evening. R. Ai SHANNON, 3 212 Secretary TENDERS. TENDERS are invited till 12 o'clock Noon on WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, for Alterations and Additions to the Roman Catholic Presbytery, Ashburbona Drawings, etc, can be seen either at tbe Presbytery, Burnett Streeb, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned. JOHN WHITELAW, Architect. Worcester Sbreeb, Cbrietohuroh 3194 ____M_Wi_-W.M-IW-^-MW_M__M_«"__"-_WBW__WM Public notices TOBLAOKSMJTHS. FOR SAL 3, by Private Treaty—Black smith's Shop, Tools, Goodwill, &c_ Good chance for an energetic man For particulars, apply to GEO. TAIT, Hinds ; or 3 200 JOHN ORR & CO., Ashburton. FOE SALE QCkpC ACRES, 6 miles from Timaru, .3.W.3 subdivided into 5 paddocks; permanent snpply of water ; 250 acres ready for crop ; balance in new grass, Apply D. MAHONEY, 3 210 Timarn DISTRIOT ORDER. By COLONEL WEBB, Commanding Canterbury Distriot. Headquarters, Christchurch, March 17th, 1902. AS possibly a Tenth Contingent may be required for South Africa, it is con sidered advisable to ascertain as soon as possible the names and qualifications of those who are thinking of applying for Oommis" eions as Officers. Written applications are therefore invited from those who are willing to serve as Officers, to be addressed to the Dlstricb Adjutant, Canterbury -Dlstrioti Volunteeri Office, Chriaboburch. These should be posted nob later than MAROH 24th, and In return a form will be sent to the address given, bo be filled in. By order. ! H S E HOBDAY, Capbaln, 2 211 Dietricb Adjutant IT DOES NOT BECOME BITTEK AS IT STANDS IN YOUR T-POT. BUT fa a Sweet, Dnlicious Nectar right through. mi TnnTTTiriTi^|||| Ww CEYLON TEA. I Sole Agent— I J. T. COOCH, Ashburton.



THE N.Z. FARMEKS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED., LAND SALE. 300 ACRES AT SEAFIELD. SATURDAY, MAROH 22, 1902, At Messrs Friedlander Bros' Mart (By kind permission) WE have reoeived instructions from the Executors of the late Wm Giles to Sell by Publio Auction, The Farm ab Seafield, and oomprls.ng 300 Acres really good Plains Land, well watered and fenced, aud con taining Stable and Sheep Yards Full particulars ab sale or on application to the undersigned Sale at 1.15 p.m T F GIBSON, Manager 3 133 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer ' .. . »i__ .._-- _... ii



__ DAVID THOMAS ARCADE HORSE FAIR. TO-MORROW^. FRIDAY, MAKCH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS BINDS* SALEYARDS. MONDAY, Much 24th, 1902. I SHALL be represented at the above fixture, and shall be glad bo receive entries of SHEEP, CATTLE, PIGS, or SUNDRIES D. B.HOMAS, 2 204 Auctioneer TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY, March 26th, 1902 Tl/TR D THOMAS, in conjunction with lx_L Messrs Friedlander Bros, will have for sale at the above fixture the following lines of good sheep, viz,— On aooounb Shepherd's Bu.h Estate 10KA a and 6 tooih CROSSBRKD &0\) WETHERS I_ir\f\ 2 t-Q.h CROSSBRED WETHERS R, FRIEDLANDER, ) Joinb D. THOMAS, j Auctioneers 3 2C6 fcf__iii-_--is-^_i_a^ FRItoDLANDER BROS, LTD CLEARING SALE AT WINGHMORE WEDNESDAY, MAROH 26th, 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ld. have received iuetruotions from __!» T CONNOLLY, (having sold bta farm) to sell on the above date, bhe whole of his Live Stook, Implements and Effects, ab the Farm, near Winohmore fohool, the following :— j AAA Prlmo *MWl"g LAMBS ■KC\f\ Sound Mouth Half and Three U\J\J quarfcerbred BWEB QAA Merino EWES 4 Draughb MARES and GELDINGS 1 Spring Dray MARE, wibh foal ab foob by Norfolk Lad Thoroughbred Mare Lady Origlyn, with foal a. foob, Throughbred Gelding, 3yrs, by Perkin Warbeck, Pony • Farewell' by Au Revoir, Pony Mare by Struan, 2yrs, Year ling by Norfolk Lad, 1 Trap Mare with foal by Norfolk L-d, 1 Gig Horse 4yra, good and quiet, 1 Gig, 1 Set Harness, 2 Cows in profit, 3 Baoonera, 1 How and young, IDF Plough, 1 Set 5 Leaf Harrows, M H Reaper and Binder, 1 Roller, 1 Seb Diso Barrows, Portable Hub, Dray and Frame, Spring Dray, 1 Stack Oab Sheaves, Quantity Gal vanised Iron, Quantity of Sundries, also bhe whole of hiß HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE k EFFECTS Comprising,-— Handsome Overmantle, Suib Furniture, Carpet, Oil Painting, Iron Bedstead, Spring Matcress, Chest Drawers, vVardrobe, Wash stands, Curtains, Fenders, Perambu'ator, Child's Cot, Kitchen and Dairy Utensils, Eto, Etc. Sale at 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided 3 132 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS /~\UR Mr Hugo Friedlander intends leaving for the Old Country on the 25tb inst., and will be pleased to ez.eute any Commissions he may be favoured with. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. TITE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT. OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. J Highest Prices Given. Storage In onr Aehburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurat Stores st lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. __ U __ l{ ________mmm_____mj l >__!________ NOTICE TO FARMERS. NOW bhab the season for ploughing has come again, we beg to Inform the Farmers of the County that I am prepared to | REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATEB. i Having had long experience In this class of work, we can guarantee all jobs turned oab, Firsb olass Engineer employed. All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to order, Kennedy & Muir, ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Late Reid & Gray), Cameron Street WHAT prize takers for pastry use. Fatty Pan baking powder, the great novelty. <



if BUSINESS NOTIOEB WINTER GQODSL WT STRANGE k CO., Ohristchnroh, VV « call the attention of the AehburtoE Pub!io to their up to date Samp'e Rooms in BURNETT STREET, now decked out with choice Winter Goods, ' Lovely Jackets, Latest) Maolnfco.he., Hon dreds to select from ;Children's, Maid., and Ladies, DRESS Goods in|patterns of every descrip tion. Flannel and Flannelette Biousings in endlosß variety. Heavy Winter Goods of all olasees, at low prioes tba. will aelonlah the Public. Our Gentleman's Tweed Suiting., 500 pattern, to choose from, FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED, _§--__-» _3__l. W. STRANGE A, GO, would Intimate that these Sample Rooms are opened by special request of their Ashburton customers, who like to hava choice and variety combined with style, and above all, good value. In the Sample Rooms will be found samples of the choicest goods at fair prioes. A visit will convince you, Open daily. ■__-_-^W__-____-W__-_____H_____W________W___^ WANTED. WANTED to .PURCHASE-iSQ or 200 Saoks of Apples or Pears, more or less, in small or large quantities, price paid according to quality. Apply to S Ckom, Bellevue Gardens, or at his private residence, Prinoes Street, Ashbnrton 3 209 FRESH RABBITS, firsb ol the Season, by Express ToNighb,—J H Jhwitt, Telephone 96 CELEBRITIES of the Army. A series of beautifully coloured pic .urea of the leading British officers In South Africa. Suitable for framing, or binding into albums. 0d per book ol 4 pictures, over 70 to seleot from. H M Jones WANTED KNOWN-That our Dress makiug Department is In full swing, • Orders for Easier Holidays should be given at once—Mitchell & Tcbnhb, CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of EngliTh China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, commences Saturday next. EASTER CARDS, EASTER CARDS, JUST unpacked a nioa S.lection cf Easter Cards A T H WILLIAMS, East Street WANTED Known —(TO LET—Six Roomed Houee in Grey Street, nearly new, with wae.h house and copper. Also .Shop wiih Dwelling abtaohed, in Moore Street; r^nt cheap. Apply M.5.88 Page, East Btreet AJt'OLOwY— We bog to apologise to any cu.'omers who were unable to pet Bfirve'i owing to oriißh, and for their benefit we will continue tbe Rale for a few days longer. —Pearce's Drapery Sale. THE Very Latest In Register Grates, Mantel Pieces; Range', ' Ori n,' ' Zealandia,' • Champion,' Scott's ' AtUs,' eto, all at Bedrock Prioes, ab G Meddins', the People's Ironmoncnr /JPAA WANTED in four weeks evDUU Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per I dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2a 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6a per dozen. —Cabsow & Co. CEYLON Orange Pekoe Tea Is Bd, Beit Sagar 14. 6d per 701b bast, l_iroe Juice 9J, Ships Lime Juice Is, l|j gallon Packet Ginger Beer 6d, Sardines #3, Salmon Bd, Worcester Sauce, three bottles for Is, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, ate, —Carson & Co , Tancred Street ■ WANTED toOle-r— «ew Goods s...iv ing during sale will be sold at $ale I prices; Pulley Belts Is, Is 31; Trirr.te.ed | Aprons Is, Is 3d, Is 4§d—Phabcb's Drapery Sale, CIYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool . Sweaters 8s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for ls lid—W H Peabce's Drapery Sale. THE following prices will convince you thab Kerr Bros, Burnett Street, are selling as ohpap as any shop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14a 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice, la per bottle ; Assorted Me»ts, In per tin ; New Currants, 5d per lb ; Figs, 7d per lb ? Rloe, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d par lb. All other goods - qually cheap, AMERICAN Cream Jugs 6d, Sugar Basins 9d, Eight Day Clocks from 159, Toilet Sets (large size) from 12. 6d, Printed Table Jugs from 3s, Set White and Gold Creams 6d, and hundreds of other lines—Oabson's Sale. OU KNOW IT! IknowifcTTln facb everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store gives the best value in Boots aud Shoes In Ashburton. DURING tbis sale you can geb Reliable Kid Gloves for Is lid ; usual pri.es, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, all Is lid—W H Pbaeoe, Draper and Clothier. WANTED KNOWN—Wanted to Sell, a Second Hand Graphaphone, in* eluding Japanned Horn, Two way Hearing Tube, aud polished Carrying Case, with Six Records, Prioe £2 10s—Apply Fletohbb Bros., ABhburton ONEY~TitiB (with Patent Lid.) bo hold 561ba, Is 9d each. Rubber Boxes wibh parohmenb lining, 2s eaoh; No 8 Fencing Wire, lis per cwt, or £10 10a per ton ; Barb Wire 16a per cwt; Bbeep Netting 3ft. wire centre strand, 3d par yard by 100 yards coll; Fowl Netting, If. per yard by coll—FJ-MOHER Bros, Cash Supply Stores. "ANTED KNOWN~ThablTbig~ilne of Laos Curtains we have just landed, ex s.b. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempbing prioes. Full display in our windows—Mitchell k Turner. TTJANTED KNOWN—Thab Mitchell j VV & Turner are Sole Agents for the W.B. Straight Form Corset, which Is now in suoh great favour and demand. All the numerous styles and Shapes all on view in bhe Firm's Showroom. LADIES! The wonderful 'Daydream Corset for 6a lid during ths sale.— Pbarob's Drapery Sale MASON'S Screw Top Fruib Jars -1 Pint 4s 9d, Quart 5s 6d, _■ gallon 6s 9d, per dozen. Glass Jolly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6(3, and 4s 6d per doaeu. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8s 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—ab John Orb & 00. FIRST Prize Hams and Bacon—Roll Baoon 7|d by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Chrystalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime Juice, per botble ls; Lemon Squash, per bobble Is; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, Ib 3d; Raspberry Vinegar, per botble, ls 3d. AH kinds Peek, Frean'a English Biscuits in stock. Highest prioes given for Dairy Produce—at John Orr & Co. THEY SAY that Mellor's Zsalandla Boob Store Is giving better value In Footwear than ever. Do you think It Is true . It's a faot sir t I just bought this pair of shooters ab Mellor's, and they only cost me 10s ; If I went anywhere else for them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for them. He has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prioes are much cheaper than any other firm In Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly bay my next from Mellor. By the way: You might give | me his address! Oh ! Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is In Tu-cted Streeb, Aebbnrion. i



PUBLIO NOTICES. T HAVE Bevoral Sums of MONEY TO LEND out on Second Mortg.g.e. W* STONYER, Tanored "Hr. et* j. -« , ~ T~~ fc^^G_^_^S] m « THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7AOTORY LOTHING J? AOTORY T S the Cheapest Houee for Beady Made Clothing. Men's Sac Suits, 25a Men's Sac Suits. 29s 6d. m COLONIAL TWEED, BEST VALUE, A Large Stock of Boys' Clothing n Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes at Bed Bock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOJRY F. H. BIOKINGSALE, Manager COALS COALS COALS!!! MGUOT"~BOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Beat Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money In the provinoe by using .MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Coal has 35 per cent of G*p, burns with a good fl.rr.e, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT ! 1 To be had of all Coal Merchant.. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somors Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Aahburton 3 174 "THE CORNER* ASHBUETON. IT!-ANTL1S, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening tip Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in fall swing especially from our LargeJJob Purchase of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE CORNER." McDOUGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all Inseot Parasites on Animals Greatly stimulate! the growth of WOOL* Improves the quantity and quality of the fleece Completely cures Soab Cannot poison or Injure the Bheep Heala and soothes all Wounds and Sores Has 40 years experience behind it Can he obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drums from D. THOMAS, 3156 Ashburton Don't TEAS Er until r^r \/V3 W7\li \I - , NOTICE Off REMOVAL, MB J.~E_ BAIN, OURGEON DENT ST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. 2 104 JAMEB BAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a oontinu ance te his successors, W. & M. BAKER f who will carry on the business as usual at the Famishing Warehouse, Havelock Sir... 12 W



BCSINESB NOTICES ] » : : : : : J 1 : : ■ | LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS | IN ] FLETCHER BROS' j TEA COMPETITION. OWING tc the large number of Coupons sent in we have given 10 extra Prizes. Coupons. Name and Address. Fbizic. 244 Mrs Gates, Buccleuoh 1 Marble Clock and Bronze 190 Mrs W T Smith, Buccleuch 2 fi.P Tea & Coffee Service & Tray 170 Mr B T James, East Street 3 Handsome Lamp 140 6 Williams, sen, Pendarves 4 Dinner Set 183 Mr Mclntyre, Springbum 5 E.P Fruit Stand 120 MissF Hampton, Newlands 6 fc.P Revolving Cruet 100 Mrs McLauchlan, Ruapuna 7 China Tea Set 95 Mrs C McKernan, Moore Streeb 8 China Tea Set 92 Mies Bonlfanb, Wakanui 9 Lady's Wafcerbury Watoh 91 Mrs J Armstrong, Carter's Terrace 10 EP Fruit Stand 88 Mrs Snelder, Tinwald 11 Clock 86 Mrs Cromie, Wakanui 12 Fancy heese Stand *. 83 Mrs J Olsen, Hampstead 13 Handem*. Set Jaga 83 Mrs Sheehan, Ashton 14 Handsmo Seb Jugs 80 Mrs C Morrison, Springbum 15 Fancy Bacon Dish 80 Miss Smith, Lowcliffe 16 Fancy B.con Dish 80 Mrs Mowbray, Cameron Street 17 Fancy Bacon Dish 80 Mrs Mabley. Mayfield 18 Fancy B.con Dish 72 F W Hill, Barford Lismore 19 Se.Carveis 70 W H Ford, Fiemlngton 20 Sec Carvers 69 Mrs J R Chapman, Tancred Street 21 E.P Bread Fork 66 Miss Alice Brawley, Lyndhurst 22 Reading Lamp 65 Mlsa Alice Hannagan, Westerfisld 23 Fancy Teapot 64 Mrs Nicholas, Greenstreet 24 Fancy Teapot 63 Mrs Henry Hunt, Graenetreet 25 Fancy T.apot 62 Mrs Rutherford, Springbum 26 Fancy Teapot 60 Mrs W Doyle, Ruapuna 27 Fancy Teapot 60 M Campbell, Roxburgh,Springbum 28 Fruit Dish 60 Mrs Stigley, Beach Road 29 Fancy Butter Dish 59 Mrs Culleu, Peter Street 30 Fancy Sugar and Cream AH Coupons not sent In are available for our next Tea Competition, which closes on August 31. The one who sends In the highest number of Coupons has the option of taking either a Handsome Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner Set ; also 19 other prizes to be given away. Remember, the twenty largest 1 Consumers of our celebrated Teas (Countess, Duchess, Emnress, Princess, and Orange Pekoe Ceylon, receive a Prize, so save up your Coupons. ""THE PRIMUS RANGE will fry, cook, .tamp vrnv.. and warm up quicker than any other PR.MUa LAMP&TOVh, oooking apparatus. Those articles can be Q nek turning, self l.Rhtlr.R. kept boilmg by moving (he middle one to Q _a« of water can be brought one ot the aide holes, giving the middle >o a hod vex 3 or 4 minute., place to another, and so on, until all the with a ounMimptitn of only vessels have come to a boil. The range la 1-31 pmt of kerosene per hour, entirely of cast iron, elegant and orna- when thebtove is burning wi.h mental. ' lull flame. Price-Range alone £1 Is j with No. 5 P™a un,y 16s 9d. S.ove£lls.. ■ .■ ■ -COL ONI A L W.f NE S . WE have just been appointed by E. O. Mouldby (fraverloy Winu Vaults) Sole Agent" lor Ashburton District for his Celebrated WIN-iS. We do not noil les.'-han 2 Gallons to anyone (I D> zen Bo'ties), PORT WINE (Extra Quality) \. 25a per dc_*n, leN-zm in case CONSTANTLY (Sweet) j (Assorted if required)



SI-4-_.Q_.ABLE GOODS At first hand ptice. with in mid-.-le man'f profit.. 241 J>'Puis in*. Api.'eo. i., per tin 0 8 2ilb Tins Preh. Pint apple, per tin 0 1. 2|lb Tms P.-t r Peaches, p«r tin 0 9 2f lb T-ns Pros. Piiars, per tin 0 9 2slb Tina Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 Ships Lime Juice, per bottle ... JL 0 Monseratc Lime Juice, per bottle 2 4 Paramatta Lima Juice, pnr bottle 0 £ Lemon Squash (Manning*) bottle 1 Munnlng's Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle ... ... ... 1 9 Raspberry Vinegar (St Ueorge) per bottle ... ... ... 1 6 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple, Obves and Pepperment Syrup per bottle 1 0 Bowntrees Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 gal lons, per bottle ... ... 0 7 1 Wheat Meal 261b bags ... „.. 2 9] Neaves Food, per tin ... „., 0 11 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin ... 1 0 MelHn's Food 8s and la 9d per tin Patent Groats & Barley, per tin ... 0 91 Berber's Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 Finest White Sago, per lb ... 0 2 Brown's Corn Flour, per lb ... 0 2£ Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Pearl Barley per Ib ... 0 2 Qaaker Oats ... ... .„ 010 Jflnest No 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and la Split Peas, per lb ... ... 0 2 CONDEISISED MILK \ Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Murray's Milk 5s 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Golden Vale 3s 9d doz, per tin 0 4 BAKING POWDER ETO Edmond's, large tin lid, Edmond's, small tin ... ... ... 0 s|' Edraond's Egg Powder 7d, in tins .10 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 Tartaric Acid, per lb ... 1 10 Brunner MondsCarb. fcsoda ... 0 8 FARMERS SUNDRIES Save money by buying one of our thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pomps at la andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump saves Its coat in a very short time OILS, ETC. Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s 6d per case Raw Linseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 Neats Foot Oil. pei ga1.... ... 3 6 Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 t. Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Valvollne, 4 gal tin ... ... 17 6 Raddle, per lb ... ... 0 4 Nails 51bs ls. per lb ... ... 0 3 Staples, per lb ... ... 0 3 Molasses lor cattle, per cwt ... 7 6 SGO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any it will pay you to give us a call



SPECIALTIES FOR THE LENTEN' SEASON, Prime Salted 3almor, per tin ... 0 7 Prime Salt Herring. 7 for ...10 Prime Red Herrings, 8 for ... 1 0 Preserved Bloater per tin ... 0 8 Preserved Haddocks ... ... 0 8 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 lib Tins Red Sockeye Salmon,per tin 1 0 Equal to Cocktail) lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 10 lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 |lb Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 0 6f lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tina Herrings In Tomato Sauce per tin ... ... ... ° H lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tinß Lobster, per tin 0 10 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Smoked Sardines, large bins ... 1 0 tt small tins ... 0 6 Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 „ small tins 4d and 04£ Albert Sardines, Jarge tins ... 1 0 Finest Boiled Bacon 7fcd by roll, perlb ... ». ••• ° 8 SAUCES Mellor's Mild or Piquant £|plnt bottle 0 8} Mellor's Mild or Piquant lpli_- bottle 1 3 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint ... ... 2 b 5 , \ pint bottle ... 1 * Worcester \ pint bottles 3s 9ddez, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, or per bottle ... ... 0 8 Oar Own _ pinb bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 Catsup (Flag brand) 0 10 Anchovy Sauce C& B J pint bottles 1 4 JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 21b Tins Plum Jam 0 8£ 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 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, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 FLAVOURING ESSENCES * Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonial Essences loz bottles ... 0 5 OoloniaPEssences If oz bottles ... 0 7 C olonial Essences 2|oz bottles «... 0 9 CANDLES Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted bythe box 6d, or per lb 0 B_ Prioes National Sperm 6f d by bos, or per lb ... ... ... 0 7



FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUVPLY STORES, BAS'JD SOJREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. .1



[ BUSINESS NOTICES 1 T HA VI FOR SALE — The Latest _nd Mo .t Up to date Farm Machinery In the market fi'HE GOLD MEDAL DRILL. Tbe only Drill thab oarried off a Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial Light draught , combined with strength, a perfect sower, and } m trial given* losppctlon invited THE ROTARY DISC FiDOER. This machine takes the pl»ce of thre. Implements, and does the wo.k bettor. A great saving bo mane*'! and turnip grower! Ploughs, Harrows.gpringtined Uuitivaton, and ail kinds of Faim Machinery kept on hand ; prioes moderate aod terms very easy, Extras for ab.ve kept in stock BICYCLES and 1.11 R«quisle*. — The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful msehln* forstr-Rgth, style t»nd flnisb. The coming machine— Ohainl. .-Envoy, no oogs or chain*, bub rolls along—the easiest running machine in the market 5 once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited AGENT FOR- Southland Implement and Engineering Company Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Soolety United Fire and Marine Fire Insurance Company Money to Lend frt.m 4£ per cent. 1000 Acres L.nd, good <.U round land* Price reasonable; and on easy terms. j 2000 Acres good all round Land, can be i had cheap. Very easy terms. 600 Acres Sheep Land, very little money required and easy terms. 5 Acri's, with dwelling of six rooms, nice home, price and terms v«f reasonable. Also 23C0, 900, 600, 574, 200, 650, 260, 20?, SQO, 100, 90, and 79 Acrei Line! ; a number of others equally cheap, and on oasy terms. For pi_rtionlitr. apply W. STONYER, TANCRED STREET [Next Bank of Australasia) i_--.3hine. v, Gru>i». Produce, Insarance, Land aud Commission Agent WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES ; A LARGE ASSORTMENT TO HAND. M.spict ''■ .'*w WiM«lo"vr. All marked plain figures. J. V.DE BEER, WATOIIM AICBK, J KWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN. Kftsi Street, A*h'.»nrtoi> MRB J. LLOYD, MUSIC 6KLLKR, fto. RKOi-TKI-'EH T*AUHh;.- of MUs](} . . M.lH''c ?»n<. Mr .f;;:_. .1,... rj;j_,pn(.-< l»f PVQtJ ,1 .5..-i)i*:" •> I.iU-.'-i in <*i.. t.y ,-y-rf mall. Jute ii'fivv., n■ w »k.'» ...i"n<, of Mouth Org -0., • te. AOKS<: KOH Whesler and WiUon Sewing Muchinei runs »_ light as a fei-ther, 'urns drudgery n.oa pAstima. The magic ailent sewer. AGFNT FOR EMPRESS NEEDLE. - All water I (ii. kf>p'_ LnR-^na free. Tancrkd Struct (nexb Hall, Herballst FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATS SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Ewj, GO IO G. JESSON, Pracbinal Watchmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. «—Repairs * Specialty;— Presentation Go_uur.-t.eeß liberally dealt with. W. DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET, and at Arcade Chambers. rpEACHER of Vialin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupsie attended ab their own homes. Quarter commences from any date, v lv lilAI iJUx READY For Bis Kext Fair of BOOTS XTT7E Have on hand a largo a_.or._nea. BOOTS AM) ffIQES BuiUjfor juat the wear thab Boys and Girfl cm give them. SCHOOL BOOTS, LIGHT AND STRONG, Ab Priooß to suit the Working Man, _D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE j Burnett Street, Ashburton i ! - ■ JUST FANCY —Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store is selling Ladies Good Leather Shoes fit 6a 3d. I cannot make it out how Meilor can manage to give such wonderful value for so little money, .for you always get the very best boot! 0* shoes at Mellor's i