PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council.

Wellington, Sept 4 The Council met at 2.3d p.iu. MOBTGAGES ON FREEHOLDS.

On the motion of Mr Stevens it was agreed that a return be laid upon the table of the Council, showing bhe total amount of mortgages on freeholds registered up to the 31st March last, distiDgut*hiu gages held by companies and individuals resident outside New Zealand and resident within New Zealand. BILLS PASSED

The Christchurch District Drainage Act- Amendment Bill, the Masterton Trustees Empowering Bill, and the Gore and Mfi taura Bepresentation Law Amendment Bill were read a first time and passed. The Invercirgill Corporation Eeserve Ex change Bill, the Lands and Deeds Registrar tion Districts Bill, and the Tukituki Bridge Loan Bill passed through committee with out amendment, and were put through their final stages.

THE STATE COAL MINKS BILL The State Coal Mine Amendment Bill and the Mining Act Amendment Bill were read a second time pro forma and were re ferred to the Mines Committee.

SECONDHAND DEALERS BILL The Secondhand Dealers Bill was further considered in committee.

A new clause (B), giving the Minister power to exempt from the provisions of the Act relating to licenses persons or class of persons to whom the Minister is satisfied that such provisions should not apply aroused some opposition, it being contended by some member®-that such power should not be vested in the Minister.

On a division the new clause was agreed to by 19 votes to 12 votes.

CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS BILL The Christchurch Tramways District Bill was read a second time. The Council rose at 4 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, September 4 The House met at 2.30. NOTICE OF A QUESTION.

Sir William Eussell gave notice to ask the Minister of Agriculture whether he would extend the bonus for the encourage ment of the hemp industry to the 31st March, 1906. THE NEWCASTLE MELEE.

Mr James Allen asked Sir Joseph Ward if he knew anything of the accusations made in the "New Zealand Times" re garding rioting by New Zealand troopers at Newcastle, in Natal, being the statement •whice had been made to the "Wai mate Witness" by two officers of the Tenth Contingent. Sir Joseph Ward said that the state ment was absolutelyu ntrue in every detail, and the officer who was in charge .of the men had cabled to the newspaper to officially contradict the statement. It did seem a pity that the other rumour pub lished regarding the Australian troops should have beeu sent out without confir maticn.

Mr James Allen urged that the names of those who had made the statement should be published. Sir Joseph Ward said that it was merely a newspaper statement, but he would have enquiries made. THE SOUTH AFRICAN SERVICE.

.Replying to enquiries by Mr G. J. Smith about tenders for the South African service, Sir Joseph Ward said that he had received a cablegram from the Premier and the Agent-G-eneral, stating that eleven steamship companies, including the New Zealand Shipping Company, the Shaw Sa vill and Albion Company, the Tyser Com pany, and the Union Compeny had been invited to make offers for the service to the Agent-General by Friday next. All the colonial companies had bean iuvited to offer for the service.

la reply to a question as to whether the Government were aware of the high freight charges on produce sent from New Zealand to South Africa, Sir J. G. Ward admitted (hat the rates were high, and that there was no hope of a reduction until we got a direct service. His own opinion was that they would not get a direct service for the sub sidy they were offering, and if it was necessary to offer more money they should do it.

FIRST READING. The Land Act Amendment Bill was in troduced by Governor's Message and read a first time. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Fn reply to questions, Ministers said that the Public Works Amendment Bill would be brought down and passed this session ; that it was hoped that arrangements would be made for a Parliamentary trip to the Cook group before next session; that pro vision -would be made for the adequate representation of New Zealand at the British and Colonial Exhibition to be held at Capetown next year; that the kinemato graph pictures taken by order of the Government during the Royal visit to New Zealand would be shown throughout the colony.

The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7"30 p.m. SECOND READINGS. On the motion of the Hon. Mr Carroll, the Land Titles Protection Bill, to protect the land titles of the colony from frivolous attacks in certain cases, was read a second time pro forma, and referred to a Select Committee. Gn the motion of Sir J. G. Ward, the Savings Bank Profits Act Amendment Bill (No. 2) was read a second time pro forma and referred to the Public Accounts Com mittee.

The Hon. W. Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the Inspection of Machi nery Bill, which he explained was a consoli dation of the existing law, and Avould fit in with the proposed consolidation of the -whole lof our statutes. He added that section 48 provided for the recognition of certificates fr6m boy on d the colony.

Mr Millar objected to new provisions being inserted in a consolidating measure in this way. He also complained that in certain cases second-class service certificates had been refused to applicant?' who were legally entitled to \\\en\. Jfr W.'S'raser ancl Mr Fisher voiced a similar c6m.pla.in&. t&e former urging that new matter in the Bill should .be specifically indicated. Mr Pirani thought that the Bill should be referred to a special committee.

The Hou. W. Hall-Jones, in replying, expressed big willingness tj refer the Bill to the Statutes Eevision Committee ; and in referring to Mr Millir's complaint said that the hon. member had placed a strained construction upon the law. He would circulate an index showing the new clauses, before the Bill went into Committee.

The second reading was agreed to on the voices.

The Birds Nuisance Bill was committed. The Hon. Mr Duncan moved to insert a new clause brought down by Governor's Message as follows":—"All expenses in curred by any local authority in carrying out the provisions of the JAct shall be paid out of its general fund, or in case of the Minister out of moneys to be appropriated by Parliament for the purro;e." Mr Monk wanted to know if the Bill meant the appointment of another depart ment and more functionaries, and how much it wa3 going to cost the colony. The Hon. Mr Duncan said that he did not contemplate any great expense. The clause was agreed to. The Sharebrokers Bill was committed. At clause 4 Sir J. G. Ward moved an amendment providing that the Commis sioner of Stamps may issue a license to any person whose application is approved by a Stipendiary Magistrate of the district in which the applicant resiJoo, the Magistrate to satisfy himself as to the fitness of the applicant^. This was agreed to. Clause 5 wa,s struck" cut and a new clause jn.se.rted providing that a sharebroker's license should be cancelled if he had been proved guilty of dishonourable conduct during the previous three years, and should only be renewed at the discretion of the Commissioner of Stamps. Clause 7 was altered so that it should be mandatory upon the Commissioner of Stamps to enquire into the cause of the

expulsion of a sharebroker from the Stock Exchange and to cancel his license should he find such an expulsion justified. Anew clause was added on ihe motion of Sir J. G. Ward providing that tho Commissioner of Stamps shall keep a list of all licenses granted and register all cancellations as well as forward for publi cation in the " Gazette" particulars of such cancellations, the list to bo open for inspection by the public on payment of a fee.

On the motion of Mr Atkinson a new clause was added prohibiting the use of the words " Stock Exchange " in the title of any association not registered under this Bill.

On the motion of Mr James Allen a penalty clause imposing a five of £5 for every day on which default of this section occurred was also agreed to.

The Destitute Persons Act Amendment Bill was committed.

A very long discussion took place on the Bill.

Eventually a clause proposed by Mr Wil ford giving a maintenance order priority over any interests of a deceased person should the latter have died without leaving sufficient provision by will for such main tainence was carried by 25 votes to 22 votes.

Hon. Hall-Jones moved to report progress on the Destitute Persons Act Amendment Bill, which was agreed to on the voices, and the House rose at 2.5 a.m.

Hospital Committee.

I The Ashburton Hospital Committee met this morning, when there were present— His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Messrs Chapman, Stitt, and Harper. doctor's report.

The doctor's report was read as follows: During the last month the Hospital has been very full, twenty-two beds being occupied at one time on the female side of the build ing. I had to make special arrangements for the patients. The fever ward has been occupied most of the tine, and is so still. The frequent giving of chloroform is a mat ter requiring special consideration. There are four chronic cases in the Hospital that require to be denlt- with for removal to some otherinstitution. During the month, eleven male and six female patients have been admitted, and eleven males ana four females discharged. There has been one death.—J. E. Trevor, Hospital Surgeon. PROBATIONERS.

Dr Trevor said that the time had come •when the senior probationers should be ex amined, and he asked for an examiner to be appointed. He had giveu them lessons in physiology and elementary anatomy. Unofficially he had approached Dr Boyd on the subject. He would like them tounder go an examination. HONORARY MEDIC AT. STAFF.

A letter was read from Mrs Grace'fTeill, Assistant-Inspector of Hospitals, acknow ledging receipt of a copy of the resolution passed by the Hospital Hoard on July 11th, in reference to the appointment of an honorary medical staff at the Hospital, and informing the Committee that such an alteration must be incorporated in the by laws. It must be clearly stated that the staff be not allowed to charge fees to any patient they may send in or attend in the Hospital.

It was moved by Mr Harper, seconded by Mr Stitt, and carried, that new by-laws re the honorary medical staff be framed, and the present by-laws revised; the Mayor, with the assistance, of the solicitor, to attend to the matter. VISITING COMMITTEE.

Mr Chapman was appointed to act on the Visiting Committe vice Mr Stitt..

PADDOCKS. Mr Stitfc was requested to see to the matter of croppingl and sowing down the Hospital paddocks. ACCOUNTS AND FEES. Accounts amounting to ,£564 13s 9d were passed for payment.

The fees received during the month totalled £8 2s. The Committee then adjourned.

Correspondence

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TRAIN MANAGEMENT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l happened to travel by the express train last night from Timaru, with a number of Christchurch friends, but I was thoroughly disgusted when the train came to a standstill at Ashburton, for when we went to alight for refreshments we found ourselves fully two hundred yards north of the Ashburton platform and owing to the inconvenience we could not refresh our selves. This is not the first time that I have experienced this great difficulty at your town, and 1 think there is very bad management somewhere. Trusting this matter will be seriously looked to and study the travelling public—l am, etc., Disgusted Traveller.

Jean Gerardy.

M. Jean Gerardy's Conoert last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, fully justified all that we had previously published concern ing that wonderful artist. The hall was crowded, the reserved seats being especially well filled. M. Gerardy is not only a per fect musician, he is a genius possessing the most marvellous command of his instru ment, and poetic sympathy with the music. The quality of the tone he can produce is exceptionally full, and the volume of sound on the C string is as rich as the note on an organ, and he sustains it until it dies away as a mere tuneful sigh of the sweetest; melody. Yet M. Gerardy showed in his treatment of the grander parts of the com position that he.is equally at home in them. Never have we heard such perfect intona tion, more particularly in the passages requiring double stopping. His rapid fin gering of the chromatic runs was sim ply marvellous, while tho, portamento parts were ta.ken with the greatest delicacy. His repertoire includes pieces hy all the great masters, and his selection lust night gave him an opportunity of showing various forms of his exceptional ability. It is not necessary to make special references to individual items. It is sufficient to ssy that M. Gerady completely captivated his audience, whose appreciation has never been exceeded by any other audience here. We are glad to see that a really first-class artist can always command a good house in Ashburton, and the big audience was a credit to the town. Mfcs Electa Gifford sang several selections, her most pleasing numb.er being "My sweat repose," by Schubert. This lady has a very flex ible voice, and delighted her audience. Heir- Gottfried Galstm ncted as soloist and aocoin; -nist with marked success. He possesses the most beautiful touch we. have evf>r been privileged to hear in Ashburton, I and although his fortissimo passages lacked strength, his performance was distinctly good and was thoroughly appreciated.

Mining.

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Greymouth, Sept, 5 The "Welcome dredge return is 59ozs 13dwt for 260 hours.

Dunedin, Sept. 5 To-day's sales—Endeavor 3a 9d, Hartley and Kiley 31s, Monte Christo IGs, Riley's Beach 30s.

West Street Horse Fair.

Messrs Friedlamler Eros., Ltd, held their usual monthly horse fair on Thursday, when there was a large entry and good prices were realised. Bay geldings at .£29 £35, £37, £40, <£4G, £sl"and ,£55 ; bay colt £33 ; bay fillies ,£4O and .£53 ; black geldings £33 and .£3B ; baymnres £?,0, £39 and £56 ; grey mare .£37 ; light horses 412, ,£1? 10s, <£18 and £20, chestnut fitly three years, £4<l.

THE LATEST. SOUTH AFRICA.

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Received Sept 5, 10.46 a.m,

London, Sept. 4 Parliamentary papers show that the total British forces employed in the Boer war was 448,43,1, killed, 5774; wounded, 22,829; died of wounds and disease 16,! 6D. Mr Chamberlain and Viscounb Kitchener meet Botha and the Generals on Friday It is understood the Generals have aban doned their iuteution to re-open the terms of settlement.

T , _ Capetown, Sept. 4 In the Cape Parliament, the General In demnity Bill was read a third time. The new registration of voters wa.s fixed for February next, despite an objection by the progressive party at the delay.

AUSTRALIAN.

[ United Press Association —By Electric I Telegraph—Copyright Received Sept. 5,10.23 a.m. The Kembla Inquest. Sydney, Sept. 5 At the Kembla inquest, an expert, who had examined the mine after the disaster, gave the opinion that the cause of the explosion was fire damp. He discovered twenty places where the conditions were such that explosions might have occurred. The Federal Tariff. Melbourne, September 5. Consideration of the tariff is fixed for Tuesday.

Shipping Casualties. Albany, Sept. 5 The Aparima has sailed for Dunedin. Perth, Sept. 5 The fire is still smouldering in the Sealda and it will probably be necessary to unload her coal. Westralian Affairs.' The labour members in Parliament will receive £300 instead of £200 a year, subject to the approval of the Referendum. It was resolved to pay the additional £100 out of j funds raised by the Unions. I

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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PREFERENTIAL TRADE. Ottawa, Sept 4 Sir E. Barton, speaking at the Toronto Board of Trade banquet, urged that they should "aim at a preferential trade for the "Empire so long as the Colonies followed their own fiscal system. He scouted the idea of preferences as dangerous. THE BRITISH TRADE UNIONS DE MANDS. j§ London Sept. 5 The Trades Union Congress has resolved to convene a conference to organise means to secure the direct representation of labour in Parliament. It was resolved to favour the extension of the Workmen's Compensa- I tion and Factory Acts, and was unani [ mously resolved to urge Government to provide five shillings a week universally at the age of sixty from the public exchequer. LORD HOPETOUN. Lord Hopetoun, under medical advice, has declined all public engagements until after the New Year. MASONIC HONOURS TO COLONIAL LEADERS. The Duke of Connaught, as Grand Master of the Masons, conferred a Past Grand Wardenship upon Mr Seddon, Admiral Eawson, Mr J. W. Hackett, of Western Australia, and aDeaconship on Dc Cockburn, of South Australia.

Cricket.

Australians y. Thornton's Team

Eeceived 13.30 a.m. London, Sept. 4 The Australians began a match against a team selected by Mr C. J. Thornton in boisterous weather, bub with a good wicket. At the luncheon adjournment the Home team had six wickets down for 108, and en continuation of play brought the total to 180 for seven wickets, when rain interrup ted the play. Eeceivel Sept. 5, 11 a.m. The game was resumed after fifteen minutes delay. Jackson was caught at 72 The score stands at eight for 184.

Christchurch, Sopt. 4

At a meeting of the Canterbury Cricket Association, it was resolved to engage the services of Mr A. Mcßeth, of Sydney, as a professional bowler, if sufficient support is forthcoming from the clubs. The amount of guarantee required from the Association in connection with the visit of Lord Hawke's team is .£250, but the canvassers find that they ara able to almost double this sum. Already more than ,£4OO has been guaran teed.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Asscciation—By Electric Telegraph. Napier, September 5

Thomas Hamill, between 70 and 80 years old, was found dead in a cottage at Hastings this morning. Deceased had been living alone for some time.

A man named Hoffman, a piano tuner, was picked up in an unconscious condition on the beach road yesterday, and it being supposed he was suffering from the effects of drink, he was placed in the lo3k-up. Later his condition caused apprehension, and a doctor was called in, when Hoffman was found to be suffering from apoplexy. He was at once removed to his home, where he lie 3in a serious condition.

Wellington, Sept 5 The following cable message was received by the Acting-Premier from the Agent- General : " The Coronation Contingent will embark on the Tongariro on the 6th inst. Colonel Porter, with a shipping officer, in spected the steamer yesterday, and were much pleased at the exceptionally good accommodation provided for them. Greymouth, Sept. 5

There are a large number of unemployed in the district owing to the influx from other parts, and there is great discontent at the determination of the Public Works Department not to employ any single men on the State coal railway.

Timaru, Sept. 5 A man named William L. P. Williams was found on the railway line here early this morning, in an unconscious condition. He died shortly after. It was found that he had been drinking yesterday and did not go home at night. He had been suffering from pleurisy and had a weak heart. At the inquest a verdict was given of death from shock following exposure. Dunedin, September 5

At the City Court to-day Arthur Duncan was fined £5, with the alternative of a month's imprisonment, for travelling on an expired railway ticket from Christchurch.

Charge of Attempted Murder.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Thames, Sept. 5

The charge of attempted murder pre ferred against Myra Taylor was heard in the Police Court to-day. The evidence of Whelan was similar to-the details already published. He admitted intimney with the accused for four years, up to within a month of his marriage, Whelan was still in the box when the Court adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1902



The Road Service.—Messrs Watkins Bros.' first team is expected to arrive about 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, with a load of kerosene and sundries. Some delay was caused at the Eakaia bridge until a truck to carry the engine over could be puor cured.



Wanted Known—That TDSSICUEA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes,



STUD NOTICES. TO TRAVEL the Ashbu-.ton, Wakanui, and Longbeach Districts. The -Fell-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (F'.y Texas-Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one soason to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers ihe Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile-) Terms.-Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paudocking for le 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton.



Fr edlander Bros Ltd. SACKS. WANTED— Good, Sound, Second-hand SACKS. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. — ——— \ "T7TTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, 1 OATS, BARLEY, & GEASS SEED.



I Tenders i . — —; LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, September 12th insfc., for cleaning out the Wheatstone Drain from Graham's Road to the outlet at end of Wheatstone Road. FOOKS and SON, 9 49 Surveyors to the Board. TENDERS. rpENDERS are invited for additions and X alterations to a house in Ashburton. Plans and Specifications to be "seen at J. Tucker's Office until SATUBBAY, the 6th, at 4 o'clock, when tenders close. 9 2 gpvn.iriKi.k.iiu «.«.,,».»v™" -»■•-■■-■,_ i.M'-eiIBuSBSSB'dSMS, Day cl '■ h. s, ARCADE SATURDAY, September 6th. - SPECIAL ENTRY. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to sell as above, — 1 New GIG, First-Clas^ Material and Workmanship ; Lamps and cushions. 9 68 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHA_FF. WANTED — OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for Immediate Delivery. | Friedlander Bros , Ltd. i _ Trust Money To Lend. \T$ ' E have sums ranging from ,£2OO to W ,£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4£ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choico brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd



ARCADE HO Km-, FA I It. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS.



Public Notices. Dresden Piano Company. /"XUE TUNER will arrive To-day, and be in the district for a few days. Orders should be booked at once. H. STEPHENSON, 9 62 Local Agent. SPRING SOWING WANTED to Sell-Good clean Eye grass Seed. Apply N.Z. FAEMERS 1 CO-OP., Ashburton, 9 35 Or G. W. LEADLEY, Wakanui. -[&/TISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Ee open on September Bth inst. Subjects taught—English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be at home from 6th inst. 9 6» St. Stephen's Church- SUNDAY, SEPT. 7, 1902. 11 a.m—Dedication of Memorial Window 6.30 p.m—-Evensong. Preacher at both services—Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, M.A. 9 66 WANTED.



TTT ANTED —3000 Dozen Eggs. Highest price given at J. T. Cooch's, opposite Rail way Station. 9 27 New Zealand Accountants and Auditors' Association (Registered.) j President A. S. Russell, Esq ANNUAL Examinations (open to both sexes), 1902, for Fellows, Associates, and Students, will be held in Auckland and other Centres, on October 20th, 1902, and following days. Applications must be lodged with the Registrar.not later than September 20,1902 SYLLABUS: STUDENTS. — Dictation, Composition Arithmetic. Geography, and Book keeping. ASSOCIATES—As above, also, Auditing and Commercial Law. FELLOWS-All above Subjects, ex cepting Dictation and Composition. Exemptions at> per Syllabus. Detailed information, applications, forms etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. J. HENRY MACKIE, Registrar, Mercantile Chambers, Queen Street, Auckland. 8 27 IT IS WONDERFUL HOW THE PUBLIC RECOGNISE A.l VALUE.



AT OUR CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES i We have sold as under: — First Day, 193 pairs; Second Day, 161 pairs ; Third Day, 123 pairs j Fourth Day 78 pairs ; Fifth Day 97 pairs ; Sixth Day 107 pairs, and have plenty more all at WHCLVS Li COS!', for we are not going to keep Boots or Shoes after we clear them out. Do not leave till too Late. Northcote § Hefford THE COBNER,



SEED OATS. TTTE have for Sale— Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, • Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FEIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed EYE GEASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd PUBLIC NOTICES. * Ashburton Guards-



A MEETING cf the above Corps will be J\. held on MONDAY, Bth inst., after Inspection Parade. Business.—Election of Two Commissioned Officers. By Order, E. P. NICOLL, 9 67 Captain Commandingl. Only this season's Tweeds sold- Mill4J. TAJLLjOIio* ste*eet. Wo guarantee our Teas better value, batter grade than any sold. EVEN OOMPAH6 OUR m^n 2/- CHAMPION '' WITH ANY TEAS IMPORTED IN .-..,.- PACKETS* ARESAIP •o»«r P .Ho. to be wBL ®n Mom JUST AS GOOD W^ Mo«.r as yfek nelson\ m m them? JAMES PURCHASE TfITTISHES to inform his Old Friends that he has severed hia connection with the Old Shop (Clark's) and is now to be found at PERCY'S, Where he will be pleased to see them.



f . T. Bullock. SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. 2174 A<*ES 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. 1 fVA i ACRES in its native state, in 1 I & 44: one block, or if desired in 3 allotments, , Also, — 380 Acres, separate Block. i 1 Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money ing interest at 4 h per cent per annum. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. ■\TALUABLE Building Site, corner of T Havelock and Park streets, being town section 202, containing \ acre. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Wanted, WANTED Known—That W. Davidson is not authorised to canvass for R. Lockhead's Wertheim Machine Com pany. 9 64 WANTED-A Ploughman. Apply E. Alcqrn, Draper. 9 66 FOUND -A Bay Gelding, half draught. If not claimed -will be sold to defray expenses. Apply Mail Office. 9 38 WANTED Known—Derwent Potatoes still selling for 5s 6d per sack, at J. T. Coooh's. j "T7IOUND, at J. T. Coocii's—New Currants 5d per lb j sultanas 7d per 1b ; dates 6d per 1b; Bago 2d, tapioca 2d, pearl barley 2d lb. T7TBESH. Flounders and Soles, and all JJ kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.—J. H. Jewttt, Telephone 96. SCENES That are Brightest! Mitchell and Turner's spring show windows. WANTED for Client, to rent Shop, East Street preferred. W. STONYER. A COLLECTION of Gems! The choice Paris models in millinery now show ing in Mitchell and Turner's windows and showroom, CITY CYCLE WORKS for all kinds of Cycle Eepairs and Sundries. THINGS of Beauty! The British and French dress muslins now showing at Mitchell and Turner's. WANTED. — People to inspect the latest Eudge-Whitworth Bicycles, which are a masterpiece of skilled work manship. WANTE^t6~SELL.— SeverafSecsond- Hand Bicycles. No reasonable offer refused. —R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. WANTED KNOWN!—I have tlielatest Vulcanised Bicycle Tyres from 12s 6d to 25s each.—R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. ENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills. gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsoai's, West Street. Give him a trial. • 9_B CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Gakner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. 9 7



WANTED KNOWN.—Eggs. Eggs.— Wanted'sooo Fresh Eggs. Highest Cash Price Given.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Store?, Ashburton. ANTED TO SELL""-TEdison's Starr dard Phonograph (nearly new)> complete, with polished oak carrying case* 14in. spun brass horn, Two-Way Hearing Tube, Latest Pattern iSpeakor, Brush and Oil Can, and ten Selected Records. The whole to be sold for .£6 10s. Apply at once to Fletcher Bhos., Cash Supply Stores. Cannot be shown on Saturdays. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb ; New Layer Fig 3, 8d per lb ; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, (id per lb, lflb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2^lb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin.— Fletchek Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WHY go to Christchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest Seeded Eaisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Eaisins 4d per lb, New Eleme Eaisins, s|d per lb., 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, and all other goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply [ Stores. DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealand ia Boot Store. | jIANOS and Organs sold on Monthly I Payments from 103 per month; best value obtainable. A nice selection of Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received from London. Voluntaries for the Organ, I Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re i quired, and that is obtainable, procured as quickly as possible. Target practice, latest edition. A special lot of McMillan's Colo nial Library at 9d each.—H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN.—That Mrs A. Fox has opened a Servants' Begis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C: Segers, Draper. 8 196



SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. TATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. K ERR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerr Bros. FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d 1b; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd 1b; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. IGHEST~Test Kerosene"per tin 4s 3d per case 8s Gd; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701b bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s\d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb , dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. - John On and Co jTi ARDENING TOOLS in great variety, %JT including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire Netting—Fowl Id, 1-Jd, and 2d per yard. Sheep, with centre strand, 3d, at G. Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. The Gardener's best friend. They save their cost in a single season. Call and see them. Carson and Co., Agents. ~ Smoke New Venus j



BtfSINESSNOTICE. ■ ■I IST OF PRIZE WINNERS^ In Fletcher rros_3"d Tea Competition. 1 " Handsome Eight-day Clock and Bronze Ornament, Edwin Church, Greenstre^ 374* 2 14 Carat Rolled Gold Watch and Cham, Mrs Ruinsey, Beach Eoad 207 3 E.P. Tea and Coffee Set and Tray, J. Smith, S'pringburn  "* 157 426 piece Dinner Set, Mrs Lowe,Lismore ... ° [[ '" jm 5 Silvor mounted set carvers, Mrs Henry Anderson, Greenstreefc ' "" 160 6 Handsome fable lamp, Mrs Norgan, Allenton ... , "* 104 7 Handsome table lamp, Mrs Childs, Ashburton .','. '.'.'. "" 124 8 E.P. Revolving Cruet, Mrs Gates, Buccleugh ... . "" " ion 9 E.P. Revolving Cruet, Mr J. Williams, Peadarve3 ... • '".. " 120 10 Half dozen table knives and forks, Miss W. Smith, Westerfield" " 112 111 Half dozen table knives and forlcs, Mrs J. Brown, Mount Sorners '" 112 12 Afternoon tea set, 21 pieces, Mrs J. S. BLiad, Winchmore ■ "' . . 13 „ „ „ Mrs W. Dellow, Mayfield '"" ".' 100 14 „ „ „ Mrs James, East Street ..' '" 100 > 15 Eight day clock, Mrs Stephen Ryan, Lauriston ... '" ".* gg 16 Set afternoon tea spoons and sugar tongs in case, Miss Edith Jebson Westerfield 82 17 Set E.P. afternoon tea spoons and sugar tones in case Mrs Kennedy «9 18 E.P.butter dish, Mrs Healy, Mount Somers y "' Srt 19 E.P. fruit stand, Mrs Bass ... ... ""' "* "• Sg 20 Set Jugs, Mrs Baker, Tinwald ... ... '"" '" '" »c 21 Set Ju«s, Miss Watson, Kyle ... ... '"" '" "" Lq 22 Set Jugs, Mrs John Parker, Trevorton ... ",' '" "' qq 23 Fancy tea pot and stand, Mrs B. King, Wellington Street, Hampstead '" 66 24  „ Mrs Mummery, Valetta ... ' go 25 „ „ Mrs Ross, Alford Forest Road ... " 54 26 „ „ Mrs Smith, Rangitata ... '" '" 54 27 Fancy bacon dish, Mrs W. Cookson, Staveley '" ...-*" Ro 28 „ „ Mrs Martin, Alford Forest '" "" 50 29 E.P. bread fork, Mrs Watson, Groenstreet .'.'. )" '" 47 30 Set Carvers, Mrs Solway ... ... ... '*" \[\ '" 4g 31 Fancy biscuit barrel, Mrs H. Robinson, Cameron Street "* 43 32 Ivory handled butter knife, E.P,, Miss Bessie O'Connor, Chertsey " 40 ?5 » » " ■ Mrs C Eaden, Edendaie, Mount Soraera!.".' 40 &* " » » •fllrs Charter.*, Spreadeagle, A Forks " 40 35 Fancy Teapot, Mrs Clayton, Tancrcd Street «. ... "" 39 36 „ Mrs Carter, Trevorton ..." 7.'. '.'.' ""■ 39 37 „ Mrs "NTohelty, Dobson Street . ' "• ••• ••• 38 „ Mrs Hitchings, Wills Street ... '". '" "' 30 39 E.P. butter knife, Mrs D. Mickie, 62 Queen Street Sydenham " "" 30 All Prizo Winners kindly call and get delivery of Prizes as soon as conrenient. Our Next Tea Competition closes February 28, 1903.



ALMOx\DS- . | Capers, 9d and 1 8 T . . I' Curry Powder, C. and B, . 011 an= • f } Corks, per doz^d, per gross 16 In Shell ... ... ... 010 Best Boiler, 251b 3 ft Arrowroot 0 6 j „ 501b // ' g g ACID— I 1001b II ft Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 , " 2 001b '" il 2 O Tartario, crystal... 2 6 j Special Reductions on large quantities Citric, powdered 3 6 SAGO, Tapioaa, and Pe^ Citric, crystal 3 6 Barley, per lb ... . ... 0 2 Citric Nelsons packets 0 8* DRIED FRUITS-New Season's , Acetic Acid— New Currants - A fi Coutt's Is 9d and 211 Now Raisins "* '" n kj. £: and B II New Muscatels, Bd, Is and .14 T"*8 ™ ° G I Plums, table ... 010 AkUM ... 0 6 m stewing 6d and ... 0 8 Ammonia- Ne* Figs, Bast layer, per lb ... 0 8 *iui d •; ? 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"" '" H I Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 roloniol 0 ji! Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 §?TTw. '" '" '" n «i Glycerine, jib bars, each ... 0 4 fSsS£nal Sperm's" ■ Z0 7 Pears'Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 I? I*. , '„ tf iVwwi's nin Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 rmrORY '" 0 8 Bllttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 CREAM OF TARTAR Z 1 3 M^tTpnS/ tS * "' i « CARBONi.SE OF SODA ... 0 3 T J™™s ??^ r "' ° » CORNFLOUR- .TAMS- T "' Brown's . •;• -J 3^ llb Tins assorted . .r_; ... 0 5 Brown and Poison s patent ... 0 7 ' _„_ Am a o Pollards ... ... > ... 0 A u b Tins Raspberry 0 6 "' S ?. NelsonJamsfstinsfor ' ... 10 SotSII LIN&Toft ■" ?0* 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 6 CLOIHES LINES 40ft ... 1 0 21b Jars Pea^h an J d Apricots .... x 4 Candied Peel- lOp6 'sdand !° 6 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 Candied 1 eel— • . 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 8 £emon ... ... ... v * 21b Jars Plum and »amson ' ... 12 Mixed, lemon^range, and citron:'.: 0 8 gJJS gJSS? "' '" I I £S::: r ::: i J g£Ssf ••■ •- j • Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 eA RA q -, nln •ran i r(^«~^ x> A _ n 4-«4 » i in Jo-itis, ca, o«, »v ana ... .. v jlo Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 T-cxTmTTo « o. Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LENTILS ••■•.... •« 03| ocoa G re gg' s 1 o Liquorice, per stick 6d and Sd, per lb 2 0 JLuslebrook's }lb V.' "• 0 9 „ Powder ... 2 0 ilb ... ... 1 6 Lard ... ...* ... 0 V " uk ' 210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadbury'silb Z Z 010 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 £lb ... ... I\B MACARONI ... ... 0 Van'kouten's, £ib ... ... 011 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass |lb ... ... 1 9 jars2lb Is 9d, lib 010 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco- Fry's Homoepathic, £& ••• ° M Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb sib ... 0 8^ „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 1 lib ... 1 4^ „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid CHOCOLATE— and ]s 4d, per lb ... 6 0 Fry's -J-lb ... ... ... 0 5 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, ilb ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick 10d,p«rlb ... 5 6 COD LIVER OIL— Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s ... 5 • Quarts •.. ».. ••• 2 6 Tongues— Small ... ... ... 1 2 Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hansen's ... ... ... 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 3 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Carraways ... ••• 0, 8 Tumeric,per oz ... ... 0 3 ■"TLEIUtt ER BEOS. ' Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and^High street, Christchurch,