Rowley's Waxwork's

Bowleys Waxworksappeared again at the Oddfellows Hall last evening, when (here was a very large audience. '1 ho programme was opened by Professor Antonio's Punch and Judy show, which, under the -kil.ul manipulation of the Professor, created much amusement l Mr Ward Lear, the Australian mimic, was especially good, his imitations being very realistic. Tbla performer again appeared later on in negro eccentricities, whioh kept the audience in a good humour. Mr Ernest Vantell, a performer on tbe triple horizontal bar, did some astonishing feats, in which he was assisted by a alown, whose misfortune*- created muoh am«aemenb. Miss Am; Vaaghan waa in goed voice with tier soog, Side Walks of New York, and had to respond to an enthusiastic encore. The next item wkk aa exhibition of the Indi.n bailed trick for bop. Three b.ys competed, and the winner was presented by bhe Stage Manager with a watch, Mr Philip Williams, rendered the song, Asleep io tho Deep, in a very pleasing manner, after whioh Professor Antonio entertained the audience witb his paper folding exhibition. The stage portion of bhe entertainment closed with a laughable faroe, entitled, Love and Divorce, in whfoh Messrs T E Pabheriok, War Lear, and Miss Amy Vaughan took part. The Oompany Will show again tonight, when an entirely fresh programme will be presented, A month organ competition for boya is also announced, for whioh a handsome prize will be presented. A baby show will be held on Thursday evening, when the prize will be a perambulator.

The Federal Tariff.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melboubne, April 15 The Tariff Oommittee placed 10 per cent duty on empty wine and beer bottles, twopence a dozen on bottles containiag goods, not exceeding nine luid ounces, not subject to ad valorem duty. Hickory Bpokes were made free. Discussing Mr Manifold's proposal to admit all New Zealand nndres.fd pin© free, it was urged that it would only com© into competition with timber used in the manufacture of butter boxes, and there was sufficient of such timber produced in Queensland to meet requirements.

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Receiver] April 16,9 43 am THB PHILIPPINE ATROCOTJES New York, April 15 The Philippines Atrocotiei. Com mission has acquitted Major Mailer of Ihe charges on the ground that ha was acting in obedienca to General Smith* ©rdere. The evidence disclosed that iotne American officers extorted con leasiong from the Filipinos by means of water to_trare. The public are de manding General Smith's trial, THE NEW LOAN. London, April 15 It is eXpected that the new loan foreshadowed by Sir Michael Hicka* Beach will be issued in consols. FATAL GUN EXPLOSION. While gunnery practice wae pro ceeding off Berebaven a twelve inch gun exploded aboard the battleship Mare, killing Lieutenants Bonrae and Miller »nd nine moo, and injuring eight.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 15, 10 7 a m TEEATMENT OF PRO-BOER TBTITIOKS. Bydhey, April 16 At a suburban municipal meeting an Alderman moved that an anti-war league petition be sent to the rubbish fcip, and there dealt with. Another Alderman objected, besause the tip was situated in his ward. The matter waa compromised by consigning the petition to the waste paper basket NEW ZEALAND TIMBER Melbodbnk, April 15 The Tariff Committee has finally decided to admit undressed New Zea land white and kauri pine of all sizes free, tbe Government being defeated by one vote. THE BISLEY TEAM Adelaide. April 16 Mr Bavr Smith has danated £200 towards covering South Australia's proportional -hare for the Bialey team expenses PLAGUE Brisbane April 16 There is another case of plague

FATAL ACCIDENT.

United Pros. Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 16 A fatal accident occurred ab the j Mangataiuoka railway atation last night. Charles Spanger waa standing on the edge of the platform when the 8.30 train came in. He suddenly lurched forward and wan Btruck by the cow catcher. When Elcked up he waa quite dead, his neck elng broken and also a gash In tbe side of his head. Deceased, who was a oabinet maker, had only one leg.

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio HJelegraph—Copyright. DtranM-t, April 16 Today's Sales—Eleotrio 36*; Halfway House 13s ; Junction Eleotrio 20s 3d ; Rise and Shine 22s 6d, 22s 3d, 22*; Royal Maori 10> §d ; Sailors Bend 26., 26s ; Upper Blagr-Obio Bs, 7s 91.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Unite*. Press Asportation—By Electric Telegraph Wellington April 16 < Tho Wcr>dvil.e members of the Bisley | i team are to be entertained on Monday, j H.M.S. -.boob, haa arrived from the | Ohathams. Mr Aitken has been re-elected unopposed j as Mayor of Wellington. I Cheistchtiroh, April 16 i In the Divorce Court, Judge Dennieton granted a decree nisi in the Nelson suit, Minnie Eliza Palmer v Edward Percy Palmer. In the divorce court a decree nisi was granted in Wooldridge v Wooldridge, a husband's petition, unopposed,: by the wife, who is now residing in Wellington. T.fiiAßU April 16 The Hon W Hall J one. will address his constituents early next month. Napier, April 16 A vary strong complaint; was made by the Education Board at the remissness of the Department in answering correspon' dence. It was resolved to forward an urgent remonstrance, setting out that j the funds available for school buildings, acquisition of pl»y grounds, and tha j erection of teachers' residences were absolutely insufficient, and that the systematic delay in answering enquiries was needlessly and vexation.ly delaying the business of the Board. '

Invbroakgili, April 16 Mr 0 S Longue. bas been re elected Mayor of Invercd.rgill unoppoeec; Palmekston Nobth, April 16 The Mauawatu Hockey Association intend taking steps to form a New Zealand Hockey Association, i"ive clnba have affiliated with the loc*l Association. Dunedin, April 16 A man named Goodwit., w-.-o was found on some premises last week, and had struggled with boarders before being eeourtd, was charged with burglary in tbe Police Court this morning, lie pleaded guilty, and was remanded to tbe Supreme !'Court for sentei'ce.

THE TENTH CONTINGENT

Wellington, April 16 The troopship Norfolk arrived this after noon, and is expected to sail for i_y..fll_on at noon tomorrow.

Supreme Court

United Press Aesociabon—By Ele otrlo Telegraph Wellington, April 15 The Chief Justice passed sentence thie morning on pleas of guilty entered in tbe Magistrate'- Court an follows;— James Madl' gao, Palmers-on North, theft, four months ; George H Smith and F H Howard, Napier, breaking and entering, and in Howards case forgery, six months: Dunbdin, April 16 Ab the Supreme Court today, sentences were passed on throe prisoners who had pleaded guilty in the lower Court, Jane Armishaw, on bwo charges ef theft, from a dwelling, waa sentenced to three months' Imprisonment; John Hanber, aged 19, on a charge of forgery ab 'Invero.rgill, was admitted bo probation for twelve months. Henry Wallace Smith Patterson, 18 years, who co mm Is ted theft while a oadeb in the Railway Service at Ou.mn.ru, was sentenoea to six months iinp-isODmenb. Gib_jobnb, April 16 In the Supreme Court, James Cummsnge and George N.ehan., alias Herbert Needham were convicted of the theft of £75 from a drunken man, and were .entenoad—Cum mins to six months, andNeedbum t> twelve mouth 3 Imprisonment. This concluded the criminal busina.a

The Railway Disaster to the Eighth N.Z. Contingent

United Frees Association—'By Blccbrto Telegraph Well-NSC-on, April 15 Mr Barton ha. cab ed bir Joseph Ward expressing the regret of Federal Ministers at hearing the news of the mishap to the Eighth Contingent. Wakapuaka., April 16 Trooper C S Bourne, killed in the railway accident ab Machavie, was for nearly two years on the staff of the Eastern. Extension Company here. He hnd made applications to go In some previous Contingents, bat was rejected on account of his yonth. H_ joined the Eighth at Christohurch, where hia parents reside. He was an enthusiastic volunteer for a couple of years, and was Lieutenant of Christ's College Cadets, and when he joined the cable staff he became a member of the Nelson Rifles, and made light of a sixteen mile journey to town to attend the drills. Auckland April 16 The Governor haa been informed by cable from Capetown thab 6076 Trooper R Lyness was severely injured in the railway accident at Machavie. The pre vious notice aa to his death was incorrect.

Trouble With a Brigantine's Crew.

United Press Association—By Eleoorlo Telegraph Wangantji, April 15 The crew of the brigantine Enterprise, whioh was to have sailed last night, refused duty, and warrants are being issued for their arrest. The men complain thab the forecastle is leaky, and during tbeir fort night at sea from Timaru to Wanganui, lb has never been dry. They have no desire for a survey of the ship, bub want their discharge. The captain asserts that the men who were .hipped at Timaru and Dunedin gave little cause for complaint, and says that they are new chnms, and were all sick of the voyage up, He has ordered a tnrvey to be made. Mr Kettle, BM, went down to the ship to try and settle the dispute amicably, but the men said that they would refuse to go to sea,

3.HR ASHBURTON QtJABDIAU. : WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 1902



Bubter is in such keen demand in j Wellington thab the brokers find ib impossible to fill all tbeir orders, and a further rise in price is prob.ble BILL MARTIN SPEAKS, «*.!££. To Ideal Tyre Company, Chria.ohuroh,— Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily 1 appreciate the Ideal tyres wbiob were fitted bo my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and wen the several oham* pionshlp prizes. I am very pleased with tbem-WILLIAM MARTIN 4 171



pLANTEKOA OINTMENT T© the Relief of Bronchitis, Camphorated Oil Superseded. Plantekoa Ointment •A UNIVERSAL HEALER.* Landsdowne, Masterton, June 7th 1900 Sir,—l wish bo testify to the efficacy of yonr PLANTEKOA OINTMENT. I have found ib a good Universal Healer, [We gather from bbc statement • universal healer' thab this lady has used tbe Ointment for any and everything as occasion required, and found ib equally good all round.] I Siave received great benefib from its use in the case of BRONCHITIS. I applied ib , nightly between the shoulder blades, and it gave me wonderful relief; and I wish to reaommend ib bo others who suffer in like manner. I remain, yours sincerely, MRS HENRY JONES. Storekeepers & Chemists, Jackson, Saunders Buildings, Agent. ' Wadb's Wobm Woebiebs -the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxesj sold everywhere Bmoke New Venus ,



G*T OVER THE DIFFICULT?. Ib soaatimea occurs that having made up your mind to gee a bottle of Impey'a May Apple, your chemist <ov storekeeper may no. have a supply. Perhaps he's never had any, or else ha Is anxious to push the aale ot" eomethlncf eleo. Don't take anything said to be * just a. good,' for therea nothing just a. good as Impey's May Apple for constipation, dyspepsia, billionsnese, flatulency, heartburn, atom-* aob and liver troubles, Get over the trouble by writing to the wholesale agents, Sharland and 00, Wellington; enclose postal nota of 2a 6d, and a bottle will be mailed to yoo promptly. Those who know Impey's May Apple always keep a bottla of it in the house. i Consumers of Fletcher Bros' well known I brands of tea. will nm by the above firm c new advertisement that in bheir next tea competition they have decided to give a prise to everjooe who sends in over 20 couponß. Fireb prize, handsome clock ancl brocze or hand painted dinner set Wade's Wobm Fios — the WonderW Worm Worriers—are always effeetivo. v twrna everywhere



lENTEKT Al N M BMTB. addfellowß' hall, xj . ashburton, BOWI_EY,S*~WaXWOBKB '■The subj'K!- of .ill the 'town talk," TO-NlGß'T—Mou'h Organ Competition Thursday—Baby Show j Children under 12 " months; Prize, Perambulator* Singiog Competition, Prize, Sliver Watch Admission Is; Children 6d, 4 170 Tenders, TENDERS. ~ WANTED— Tondere for Cleaning abont 75 Chains Drain. Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned by SATUR DAY, April 26, The lowest or any bender not necessarily accepted. Particulars on application to 4 172 W MoLAUGHLAN, Wat...on mHB vVakanui Biver Board invites Ten- X dera for raising and widening about 10 ohains of Embankment near Mr S Brown'e property, Mr Brown will show the work to intending tenderers. Tenders to be senb to the undersigned by noon on SATURDAY, April 19th, 1902. Particulars on application. 0 E FOOKS & SON, 4 164 Surveyors to bhe Board Government Notices. JNEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion Fares to Ohristohurch for Depar.Krw of Tenth Conting.nt, 4T 21 per mile first class, minimum 4., Id per mile aeooid class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, tickets issued from limt.ru, Cu.ve_de», and intermediate .cations, including stations on braaohes between those points, on April 17.h and i ißoh, and tor first train, in each case, on April 19 b, all available tor return till 29ott Aprtl iuclneive. 4 173 BY ORDER PKELI-iINAKY ADVERTISEMENT C LBAJ*£I«G »A A LE ■ AT EALING THE Undersigned have been instructed by John v?-Th:eu,, Ksq., to hold a Comple.e Clearing a*ie ab thu Homostjad, Ealing, on FRIDAY, 9th MAY, 1902, Comprising-— 4100 sHEKP 1 A Dtaughb and Light HORSES CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS, Etc Full particulars in future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lo,\ Joint D&LGEIY & COMFANY, Ltd/Agents. 4 176 Publu: Notices. notice; " r\N and after THURBDAY, 17th, the price of Bread io Aahbur.on will bo raised One Halfpenny per 2lb Loaf. 4 175 .- __ ; __ i WILLOWBY METHODIST CHURCH. HARVEST FESTIVAL TEA MEET ING, on THURSDAY, April 17.h, Tea ab 530 p.m. Public Meeting in the evening. Addresses by Ministers and others* Special Music by tbe Choir. 4 168 MOUnFhUTT r"oAD BOARD. NOTICE la hereby j^lven that, under the j provisions of bhe Roai Boards Act, 1882, tha Regulation of Elections Act. 1876, j and amendments thereto, an ELECTION of TWO Members in place of Messrs W Morgin and A J Dent will be held on THURSDAY, May Ist, at the Road Board Office, Methven. Nominations in the prescribed form mu.t be addressed to, and delivered to, the Returning Officer before noon on WEDNES DAY, April 2d, ab the Road Board Office, Methven, G H ALINGTON, 4 169 Returning Officer HEBBSET GrftSSEAM, SUKGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to Inform tbe residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts triota tbat he will oommeooe practice in rooms next to Mr Watson, Holtoitor, about May lab. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement, Gold and Foroelain crowns made; also sets of teeth in Vulcanite and Porcelain, Gum Fronts; Gas administered. All work guaranteed, Hours oi' Attendance—9 a,m,-5 p.m, 4 16i MAYFiELD SALEYARDS. THIRD SALE mHr_ Third S%lew.ll bake place on FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1902 Ws OAKLEY, Ohairman of Directors 4 168 ARTHUR COOPER, Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD In accordance with Section 49, of the Road Boards' Aot, 1882, PUBLIO NOTION is hereby given thab the Annual Election of Members for the following Wards will bake place as under : No I—Lagmhor Ward ; place of Election, Wootshed, Ligmhor ; time and date, I FRIDAY, May 2nd, at noon | No 2—Westerfield Ward ; place of Eleo* 8 tlon, Schoolroom, Westerfield 8 time and date, MONDAY, May sbb, at noon I No 6—Dromore Ward ; place of Eieofcioa, j Woodlands, Dromore j time and date, I WEDNESDAY, May 7tb, at Noon. Nominations, in the prescribed form, will be received till Neon, MONDAY, April 21st, addressed to the Returning Officer, Read Beard Offioe, West Streeb, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer West Street, Ashbarton, April 9, 1902, 4 108 ASHBURTON A. &P. ASSOCIATION; A SPECIAL Meeting of Members and others interested in the question of obtaining a RESIDENT VETERINARY SURGEON for the Oounty, are requested to attend a meeting to be held in bhe A& P Association's Rooms on TUESDAY, April 22nd, ab 2.30 p m, By Order, W SIMPSON, 4124 Secretary i Smoke New Vmm



PUBLIO NOTIOB. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. ANNUAL MBITING in the Wesleyan Church, THURSDAY, 17rh insb., ab 7.30. Rev F. H, S. Spbnobr will deliver a Lantern Leotare entitled ''Bible Society's Work in Africa," Admission Free, Oollec j tioa in aid <&l the Soolefcy'e work, ab the olose ef tho meeting. 4 137 BANDOW SYSTEM OH* PHYSICAL CULTURE F. A. HORNIBROOK, Sandew Medallist, lostrnctor CLASSES have been formed, aad will commence next THURSDAY, 17bh inst, at the Rooms of tho Musical Union, Saund er'a Buildings. Claso for children 4to 5. Ladles' class 5 to 6. Gentlemen in bhe evening. Terms on application. 4 133 WANTED to Clear—flew Goods arriv ing during sale will be sold at sale prices; Pulley Belbs Is, Is 3d ; Trimmed Apronsls, Is 3d, Is 4sd—Pbaboe's Drapery Sale. mmm—mmmmuummmmmuumwmmmummmwmmmmmmwmmummmmtf BUSINESS NOTICES J B L HIGGS HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. • J-j, xxxijrv_TO« House Deoorator, Painter, Glazier, Slgnwriter, etc., Tanored Street. N~O~TICE. "~~~ H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Sieebi. WOULD respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his cus tomers for pa.fc orders, and trusts to merit a continuance of the _ame in the future Additional accomodation has now been added to tho refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the besb attention. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc, will be dippensed, in conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured tn the premises, from the best ingredients, and from tha latest London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a speciality. Catering as usual; ' Satisfaction " ie our motto. 4 125 Twill pay you To Try Our 11 MP! Mcdonald «& co, tailors COALS! COALS ! COALS j! MGUNT~OMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal." Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL This Coal has 3b per cent of Gas, burns wibh a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT! TRY IT 1 TRY IT ! (To be had of all Coal Merchants; Price—l7a per Ton ab Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBBON, Cameron Street. Ashburton 3 174 RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. HAVING secured bhe lease of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall be glad bo see all old friends. WINES, SPIRITS, and ALES of the i Besb Quality only kept in stock. 473 J. DINEEN, BANJOS, MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE just opened, ex s n Gothic, some First-class English BANJOS. Etc, and I am selling them for Cash or Time Payments '. ab very low price?. ! Those intending going in for any of the i above Instruments should call and inspect I them. . Thorough instruction given on Banjo, Mandolin, or Guitar. For terms, eto, apply J, W BE. IGrJa T, Tancred Street The Boot Palace. TTTE HAVE JUST OPENED UP FOR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladles' and Gent's English, American and Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. | Gent's Football, Oyole, Evening, Cricket Tennis, and Bowling Shoes always in Stock. | Ladles' Walking Boobs and Shoes in New Style and greab Varleby. j Ladles' Evening Shoes in various Colours ! Children's School Boots and Shoes i Specialty, Repairing done at shortest Netloe W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, i 3 ASHBURTON 1 ■ ___ : . : : | MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o, REGISTERED TEACHER oi MUSIO Music and Musical Instruments ef every description. Latest musio by every mall. Juab arrived, new assortment) of Mouth Organs, etc* AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines runs as light as a feather, turns drudgery n.o a pastime. The magic silent sewer. AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. All materials kept. Lessens free. Takobsd Sirbkt (nexb Hall, Herballsb Smoke New Venus



,' WANTEDS 110 LKT—Six shops in Moore Street, _ with dwellings o! four rooms to each ; good cooking ranges. Rent, 7a per week.— Apply W C Page East Street. 5 . . A VPLIOA. lONS are invued for the X_L position of Third Steward of the Ashburton G;ub. Particulars from under* signed. Applications must be reoeived by ?260h April,—E J Bsghton, Manager 4 174 I \IJANTED t0 Sell - Now Calved Cow. VV First prizi and champion milk cow of the yard, 1900,—Ri Clakkh, Carter's Terrace, Tinwald 4 157 WANTED— 40 Hares by 8 ocleok on Tuesday night—J H Jewitt MRS CURTIS will resume Classes in Danoing and Woodoarving, if suffi cient Inducement Is offeree!; Apply early to Mi*s Gbaham, Arcade, for particulars. 4 99 N W~OW LANDING-Sheep Netting 2ft at 2|d, 3ft (G S) ab 3£i per yard, Fowl Netting from Id per yard Gash Horse Clippers—The celebrated ' A Martin's 'at 7s 6d, 9. 65, and 10s 6d each Cartridges- New Club and New Rival at reduood prioea in quantities at G Meddins', The People. Ironmonger WANTED.— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to appiy bo J, McDonald, Manchester Streeb, .Christ ohurch, All orders promptly abbended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 2 102 JUST FANCY —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Ladies Good Leather Shoes at 6s 3d. I cannot make it oat how Mellor can manage to give such wonderful value for so little money, for you always get the very best boots or shoos at Mellor's CtYOLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool / Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for Is lld—W H Peauoe's Drapery Bale. TIIHE following prices will oonvince you JL that Kekii Bros, Burnett Street, aro selling as oheap as any shop in town : — 701 b Bag Sugar 14a 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, la per bottle; Assorted Meats, Is per bin; New Currants, 5d per lb ; Figs, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb, All other goods . quelly oheap, f$ PA f\ WANTED in four weeks cwUvv Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6. perdozen. —Uaksow & Co. CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. DURING this sale you can gab Reliable Kid Gioves for Is lid ; usual prioes, 2s 6d, 2a lid, 3s 6d, all la lld—W H Pbaboe, Draper and Clothier. t> KERCH Loaders from 25.; ammunition j from 10s per 100 ? Cur-ridge Belts, Cleaning Rods, E>o, Guvs on hire and tor purchase — Cabbo* & Co MY TUNER. Mb Habbow, will be in Ashburton oo MONDAY, H.h, Orders promptly attended to, Nkw Books —The Prophet of Berkeley Square : o_. the Gras*; Gwendoline; Prioees. Puck ; Bon" arZ-j King Stork of the Netherlands ; In Search of Madamaiselle ; Captain Ishmael ; His Own Whoso; ASappbo of Green Springs, A Dead Man's Wish ; Fancy Free ; The Trial of Man; Poultry Management on a Farm—H M Jones tA DOZEN Cups and Saucers to be O\J cleared out at 2s lid per dczan, la 6d per half dcasn, Brown Teapots from 9d each, Japaoese Teapots 7d each, Special Line Chinese Teapots at 91 each, Pheasant) Plates from 3. per dozsn, Jam Dishes (20 patterns to choose from) 4d each, ab Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores HONEY TINS (with patent lids) tcThoTd 56!b_, at Is 9d each, or 19i per dczen. We aie Ca.h Buyers of Prime Honey und Beeswax in any quantity. Bes. English Fencing Wire lis per owt,' £10 10_ per ton, Barb Wire 16s per cwt; Sheep Nortiojr, 3fi wide, Centre Strand, 3J per yard by coil— Fletoueu Bros, Cash Supply Store* DO you know that H Bairstow is selling lor c»eh at less than Christaharoh prices, bb the few following quotations will show .-Bra., rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50j 5 Duchea. tables from 30s j Duchess chest, from 45s ; inspection and comparison invited. 11 1 PING PONG! PING PONG! IT pays to buy your sets from us, as our prices are lower than the Christoburch prices for the same article. Christchuroh price for cheap set 6a 61, our prioe 6s ; Christchuroh prioe for the better set 3s 6d, our price 7b 6d, and so on. fflhl. fact can easily be verified. A T H WILLIAMS, | East Street | "GOOD NEWS. ! WE ARE now showing a Superior Assortment of everything NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATE. All the Latest Styles and Fashion in JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & FURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. Under New Management, Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blouse Flannollettes in Newest Shades and Patterns. Anticipating a "roogh" winter we have completed purchases of Heavy Stocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &c Which we have marked at prices which it will be to your advantage to see before going elsewhere, as the ' CORNER' value Is w^U known. Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing, made to order—a specialty—we bo well in this Department, and guarantee fit, style, and cut. We have a bewildering variety of Men's Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest in Ashburton. HQfiTHCOTE~& HEFFORD » THE CORNER." EAST & TANORED STREETS



DAVID THOMAS ARCADE SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, ISIG2. MR D, THOMAS has reoeived ißSbruc tlons from MB W Davby, to eel' by publio anobion on the. above date,— The Goodwill of bhe Lease in Perpetuity of 640 ACRES, Bibuabe 6 miles above Wes terfield. This Property is subdivided Into seven Paddocks, 150 Acres in Grass, and the balance in tussock; and adjoins bhe pro perties of Messrs Dalgety and 0 J Harper- Five roomed House with Soullery, 3 Stall Stable and Cbaff Houae, and Implement Shed erected tbereon, First Class Sheep Country Sale at 2 o'clock ~~~D THOMAS, 4 go Ashburton FRIIfiDLANDER BROS, LTD [WEST STREET AUCTION MART THURSDAY, April 17th SPECIAL ENTRY. WE Shall Offer on account of Variou. Clients,— 3 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, good sorts pr Good Draughts from 3to 7 years 6 Young Draught MARES and GELD INGS f* Draughts just out of hard work an Draughts and Light Horses from 3 fC\J years upwards Also, on aooounb Longbeach Estate (in on 'junction with Mr D Thomas) Ipr Good Draught MARES and GELD JLO INGS, real good sorts, just ou*. of work. 4 161 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR . WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. Fbiedi.andbb, Auctioneer. TIKE ARE .GASH BUYERS;CF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRABS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage in our Aslibuiton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Storea at lowest rites. friedlanderi;bros., ltd. W—■iWi mmitmTttrix4nK<ax.^X)imßcmmmmrK*mvimmmwm} REALISATION SALK. OF a number of Town Sect one as M* lows, viz ! — T S 419, containing J »or., fr rating Moore Street, nico si., f_r a housn ; good land for garden purpose. T 8 19, containing | acre, fronting East Hiref I*, ii. ar v.c opproach to the 'I r»ffio Bridge TS 21, containing i aero corn-r of Eaßfc and Dobson struts 3? 8 22, O'.u-auung £ acre, fronting East S.reet, and adjoining the above Offers are invited for the purchase of either of these sections Inspection Invited E__^T BULLOCK. Agent ~"~TO~LET^ CO ET AG IS and Section, containing £ Aore fronting Charles Street, Allenton Good Cooking Range, Apply bo J. HOLBOROUGH, Allenton LADIES S Tbe wonderful « Daydream Corset for 5a lid during tbe sale.— Peakob's Drapery Sale Plugafer Bill Tj AS BEEN AND GON3. bui ana EXCELSIOR PLOUGH AND CULTIVATORS Have Come to Stays CALL AND INSPECT. ANY PAIR TRIAL GIVEN. PRICES TO SUIT ALL. Also— PLOUGH SHARES IN STOCK, All Si_.es—R.N.F. and 0. i Morrow, Bassett & Co. Wills Street, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST. Manner ROYAL HOTEL, Ashbubton. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager Ashburton Club, has entered Into possession of bhe above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hut at month of Ashburton River



• BUSINESS KOTTOTO FLETCH E R'BRO.F^ J N X X T : * TEA COMPETITION GLOBES ON AUGUST 31st, 1902 EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEVIE A PRJZB FIRST PRTZE-The one who sends in the largest nnmber of Coupons ha. th* option of taking a Handsome 8 Day Clock and Bronze or ■ Hand P»intS tJihSlI Set containing 58 Pieces ; either of wh l.h la valued at £6 5, W SEOOND PRIZE-Ladles 9 Cb Rolled Gold Watch value £3 j guarded, to keep its oolonr for 10 years ' XK U*MDWW «» THIRD PRIZE-Handsome Dinner Sot of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Uther Prizes LAMPS, LAMPWAiIiTETcJ For Oar Winter's OJrade, from the 1. Hand Lamp to bhe Handsome Drawiug Reom Lamp ab 55s OS5kW^ HANGING LAMPS , ROCHESTER No 0 Bi2«, 7s 8d TABLE LAMP l_B_r B^,. No 1 „ lis 6.1 NUkel Plated, NoO Bziss9a. Nol W§sF&^m No 2 „ 14i6d 8h 6d, No 2 lis 9J and 12* 6d UaildsOine Tahlp T,{.tvit.s No 3 »• 22« 6& Chimney, to fib iha ..dole JLampS Extr. Chimneys ler 8.?_. V8 l?^.? 8 6d ' HaDd Painted 22a 6d each above 6i,9d, lOd 9d, and lOd and Is 9J. All Shades 1«, Is 6d, & „ . ,. _, . our Chimneys are 2s6J iixfcra Chioaneys for above lOd of the very best quality DRAWING ROOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS J^om 35s From 19s 6d 1. 3.. 2?, 2s 9d, &2s lid each *i^^W It. HSEHIf Mil Hand Lamps, as above la HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS G9H fl^fc_pS«B |g* ~— Exactly as shown, co mp't te, 17s 6d each .Jfraffltoik li__-!__§T--3---_l *" *" * Others 25s to 29s each ' g^J ' •' O n BURNERS 4 WICKS-We hold Larg* Try One of Our Paten. Kerosene Pumps, Stock, of Buyers io fib mosb styles of if voa wlhto «aye money and annoyance Lamp., so if your Burner is out of order, U Bighe.b Test Kerosene 4s 6d bin, 9. case *- prioaa rango {mn gd „ ;ujh _ , , Finest Oane Sugar—7olb bags 14s 6d, 561b bags 12s, 40ifa bags 8s 9d, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water White, 4. M per tin, 9s per case. Flemington Factory Cheese 6d por Ib, Finest Akaroa Factory Cheese 7dlb, Loi*f Cheese s|-d, by Cheese of 12 to 16lbs. 5 Tons Rock Salt to be cleared at 4. per cwt, 5 Tons Castle Brand just arrived 4. 3d per cwt. New Seeded Raieinp, lib packet ..0 7 New Selbanas par lb ..  0 7 New Valencia Raieins, „ ..0 S_ Finest New Currants .. ..0 8 Rice, Sago, Tapiooa, Pearl Barley, New Currants .04 Splib Peas per lb .. ..0 2 251b Oatmeal bae .. .. 3 9 CANDLES, SOAP. Price's National Sperm per lb .. 0 7 Silk-tone per har 10J, per box. .. 11 By the Box „ .. 0 6| Laiiod.ine 91 & lOd, .  ... li Parafin Was, plain or flu.cd ..0 6-£ : Almond Scented 9d, „ ..11 By the Box .. .. .. 0 6| Excelsior „ Bd, „ .. 10 E'.eobrio Sperm per lb  .. 0 5* Challenge „ 7d, „ ..9 By bhe Box „ .. ..0 f-% Domee.ic  6d, „ .. 8 Bedroom or Piano Caudles per lb .. 010 3')r wn ,„ 4^J, „ ..7 Price's Carriage Candles „ ..0 10 Vc'-y „ 6J, „ .. 13 9 I.X.L. Soap ■ . ad, „ ..- .11 , And Hundreds of other Lines 'c<- n^nc-rr-ns to men .lot. in this issues JL JlJjll JL VyJL-fc- iwil.i A_I.JLI.V_/iO« , j OASH SUPPLY STORES, EASE STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREED, 1 OHRISTOHUROH,