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THIRD TEST MATCH

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London, July 3 Ranjitsinhji has strained his leg and ankle and is unable to play in the test match. C. B. Fry has been telegraphed for. Received July 3, 9.18 y.m. Lonjjon, Juno 3 The weather was" fine but cloudy. There has been no rain since Tuesday. Lockwood and Haigh gave place to Barnes and Fry, while Jones, Ho well, and Carter, sfcnd out of the Australians. Darling won the toss, and the Australians batted. The innings opened badly, Trumper, Hill, Darling, Duff, and Gregory, being out with only 73 on the ■ board. Hopkins and Noble then brightened up things, the latter hitting eleven off one over of Barnes. This pair carried play over the luncheon adjournment, when the total was 98. On resuming, Hopkins became aggressive, but lost Noble, who had played attractive cricket. Six for 129. Hopkins and Kelly followed in quick succession, the score standing at eight wickets for 137, when Trumble and Armstrong got together, and added forty-seven in forty-five minutes, when the latter was caught. Nine for 194. Saunders was last man, but Trumble skied one from Jackson back to him, the innings closing for 194. The following are the scores: — Australia—[lst Innings]. Trumper, b Braund 1 Duff, c Lilley, b Barnes 25 Darling, c Braund, b Barnes 0 Hill, c Rhodes, b Barnes 18 Gregory, c Abel, b Barnes 11 Noble, c Braund, b Rhones 47 Hopkins, c Braund, b Barnes 27 Armstrong, c and b Braund 25 Kelly, b Barnes ... 1 Trumble, c and b Jackson 32 Saunders, not out ... ... ... 0 Sundries ... ... 7 Total 194 Barnes took six wickets for 49. MacLaren and Abel began England's innings—MacLaren, not out 11, Abel not out 8.

Christchuech, July 4 Charles Bannerman, the famous Austra lian cricketer and umpire, has accepted the position of coach to Christ's College team; and arrives early in October.

PARLIAMENT.

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Legislative Council.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. law Amendment The Law Amendment Act, 1892, Bill was read a first time. ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr Marshall moved the Address in Reply He regretted the illness of the King, and concurred in the message of condolence and sympathy contained in the Address, expressing the hope for a speedy and com plete recovery. He thought the Empire was to be congratulated upon the cessation of the war in South Africa,, and he trusted that the breach between Briton and Boer would be healed, and that the latter would go hand in hand with the former in de veloping that vast country. He was grati fied at the prosperity said to prevail in the colony—a prosperity his own experience and observation confirmed. He thought an effort should be made to increase the population of the colony, and that the con struction of the mainlines of railway should be prosecuted more vigorously. Money should be borrowed for the purpose.

Mr Louisson, in seconding the adoption of the Address, said it would be a slur upon our patriotism if those who had gone from our shores to fight in Scufcli Africa were not compensated for disablement, or if the dependent relatives of those who lost their lives should not be assisted. He hoped the mistakes made in the early days of the colonisation of the colony in the dealings with the Maoris would not be repeated in coanection with the annexation of the Cook Islands, and that in our administration of the affairs of these islands we would be guided by the experience of the past. He hoped the Government would not proceed with its proposal to establish State fire insurance, as it was a very risky business, in which much private money had been lost. Mr Tomoana regretted the illness of the King, and prayed for the speedy recovery of his Majesty. Mr McLean advocated the freehold system of land tenure. He also warned purchasers of the Bank of New Zealand shares that they are liable to calls amount ing to .£3 6s Bd. The debate was adjourned till tomorrow. The Council rose at 4.30 p.m.

House of Representatives

Wellington July 3 The House met at 2.30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Ministers gave notice of the introduction of a large number of Bills, among them being the Cook and other Island Govern ment Amendment, Eeferendum. Licensing of Sharebrokers and Stock Exchanges, Registration, Inspection ef Products, Land and Livestock Auctions, Land Act Amend ment, Second Hand Dealers, State Coal Mines Act Amendment, Shipping and Sea men, Shops and Offices, Young Persons Protection and Factories Act Amendment. .RAILWAY ACCOUNTS Correspondence -was read from the Audit Department with reference to the railway accounts. After some discussion the mat ter was referred to tha Public Accounts Committee. THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY A short adjournment of the House took place for the purpose of presenting the Address-in-Reply to the Governor. AN AUEIT DISPUTE On resuming, correspondence from the Auditor General with reference to the dis pute between the Audit Department and the Treasury as to which particular account should be charged with the rebate of stamp duty on estates of deceased members of the New Zealand Contingents was referred to the Public Accounts Committee. BATLWAYS SUPERANNUATION FUND. The Government Railways Snperannua tion Fund Bill was introduced by Gover nor's message and read a first time. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted as follows: —Two months to Mr Seddon, on account of his having been summoned to England on State affairs; one month to MrE. H. Rhodes, who is with the New Zealand forces in South Africa; and one week to Mr Hall, on account of illness, FIRST READINGS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time:—Rings and Combine?. Suppression (Mr Hornsby), Dunedin Town Belt Roads Closing and Regulation Bill (Mr Millar), Coal Mines Act Amendment (Mr Guinness), Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act Amendmant (Mr Atkinson), Contempt of Court (Mr Pirani, Masterton Trustees Empowering :Mr Hogg), City of Christchurch Electric Power and Loan Em powering 'Mr Collins^ Police Offences Act Amendment (Mr Willis), Absolute Majority (Mr McNab), Mining Act Amendment (Mr Guinness), School Attendance Act Amend ment (Mr Willis), Elective Executive Refer endum (Major Steward), Impounding Act Amendment (Mr Houston 1, University of OtagoEmpowering (Mr Millar), Wellington Harbour Board Empowering (Mr Wilford), Statutes Compilation (Major Steward), Par liamentary Reform Referendum (MrR. Mc- Kenzie , .Tuvenile Smoking Suppression (Mr Field , Mount Herbert County • Mr Lauren son), Pedlars and Hawkers iMr Houston 1, Impounding Act Amendment (Major Ste wards, Tuki Tuki Bridge Loans (S^r Wil liam Russell>, Wellington Harbour Board Act Amendment (Mr lusher., Lyttelton Harbour Board Act Amendment (Mr Bud do', L.ibel (Mr Fishpr. The House rose at 5.30 until 2,30 to jßOrrow.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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Received July 4, 9.37 a.m. Governor-Generalship of the Commonwealth London, July 3 It is reported that Lord Tennyson has been offered the Governor-Generalship. Reutev states that the report that Lord Brassey had accepted the position was unfounded. Colonel Porter a C.B. The Companionship of the Bath was pre sented to Colonel Porter at Tuesday's review. The Colonial Troops The Duke of Argyle conducted the Colonials over Windsor Castle. The Bavarian's troops will not be de mobilised. All are ordered to remain at Kensington. Received July 4, 10.8 a.m. Mr Seddon's Tribute to Queen Victoria London, July 3 Mr Seddon, with the King's permission, visited Frogmore, and placed a wreath on Queen Victoria's tomb. The Colonial Premiers The Colonial Premiers and Agents j General are pressing the Colonial office for ■ greater recognition of their position and status. \ Fatal Cyclone in India Bombay, July 3 A cyclone wrecked a train rounding a curve at Kampurhat. Thirteen were killed and fifteen injured. The Spanish Foreign Minister Madrid, July 3 The Spanish Foreign Minister has been authorised to sign a commercial treaty with America.

The Premiers' Con ference.

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London, July 3 Mr Chamberlain at the Conference cautiously advocated Imperial free trade with revenue duties only. Several Premiers are disappointed at his indefiniteness and the absence of proposals. They explained that it was impossible for the Colonies at

present to support free trade within the Empire since tho Customs duties were imperatively required. Mr Chamberlain submitted no defence proposals. The Pi'emiers exhibited no disposition to sanc tion military expenditure, though evincing the utmost willingness to make sacrifices if the situation demanded them.

The King's Illness.

Continued Improvement.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London July 2 A bulletin issue at 7 p.m, states that his Majesty maintains the same steady pro gress, the local pains from the wound being less. The day was passed in greater comfort by his Maiesty. Julj 3 The King was reported in the evening to be doing well. The bulletin issued at 10.30 a.m, states that the King slept well, and that nothing mars the excellent progress he is making. The Fijians, when passing the Palace in a waggonette, stopped and sang a native hymn of supplication, and then saluted. Several Princes and Princesses were. at the open windows. Received July 4, 10.2 a.m. London, July 3 A bulletin issued at 7.30 p.m. states that • the King had a comfortable day and his general condition is further improved. His wound causes him comparatively little pain.

Message From Mr Chamberlain.

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Just before the House rose this evening Sir Joseph Ward read the following cable gram from Mr Chamberlain:—" King is reported to be making steady progress in every respect. The wound, the dressing of which has at times caused considerable pain, is now much leas troublesome, and beginning to heal. The King's courage and patience have called forth the greatest admiration. The Queen has been in con stant attendance in the sick room, where the utmost quiet is enforced, the King seeing no correspondence and being ap proached on no affairs of State or business. I do not propose to telegraph again unless any important change occurs."

AUSTRALIAN.

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Received July 4,10.35 a.m. * The Pastoral Industry Sydney, July 4

At the annual meeting of the Pastoralists' Union, the President in his address, said that the pastoral industry accounts for about two-thirds of the exports of New South Wales and a larger proportion of those of Queensland, facts the meaning of which will be forced on the attention of the average citizen within the next year or two in a way that will make a lasting, if not agreeable, impression. So far, the ruinous expenditure forced on the pastoralists in the effort to keep the remnant of stock alive has veiled the disaster, but this cannot last much longer. The disaster, commencing with the pastoral industry, would affect every industry in Australia. The annual wealth production of New South Wales would probably be reduced 30 per cent for the next few years. Lord Hopetoun's New Title. Lord Hopetoun's new title is the Mar quis of Linlithgow. His eldest son takes by courtesy the title of Lord Hopetoun. His second son, Lord Charles Hope.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, July 4 Mr Seddon has cabled to the] Acting Premier, dated July 3rd:—"By Royal warrant I visited the late Queen's tomb at Frogmore, and placed a wreath from the people of New Zealand." The gold exported from the colony last; month amounted to 26,8650z, valued at £107,140, but none from the Auckland dis trict was included. The silver export was 42,7440z, all from Auckland, valued at £4,898. The total gold for six months was 216 A Boloz, as against 217,4780z for the cor responding period of last year. The argument Jellicoe v Haselden was concluded iv the Appeal Court this mom-, ing and judgment was reserved. Blenheim, July 4 The candidature of Mr A. W, Kutherford, of Mendip Hills, Waiau, for the Hurunui electorate, in the Government interest, is announced, Dannevirke, July 4 Alfred Fries, a young man, was billed this morning in the Totara Sawmill Com pany's Oainge bush by the dry„ limb of & tr,ee falling on him...

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1902



MJRU" voTIOBS E jl^tJlft R Ash burton Guards Annual Military Ball TTKBRE the Patronage of tho Staff VJ Officers of the district. Oddfellows' Hall, Wednesday, July 23rd. Double tickets os, obtainable from members, or the Hon. Sec.—Colour Sergt. Schwartz. 727 WINTERSALE A RARE CHANCE to Buy a Real Good Second-Hand BICYLE, at a Ridiculously Low j Price:— Gent's STERLING, in good order, 24in. frame, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, complete £7. Gent's STAR, in splendid order, 24in. frame, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, complete, only £4 10s. Gent's CRESCENT, 22in. frame, enamelled green, Dunlop types, steel rims, only £8. Lady's HUMBER, beautiful machine, just re-enamelled, everything in first-class order; cost .£3O ; Sale Price, £10. Gent's English PERRY, 24in. frame, as good as new, just re-enamelled, and overhauled; everything complete, in cluding mudguards, only £7 10s. Lady's CLEVELAND, in perfect order, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, price £5 10s. Other Makes from £4 upwards. Easy terms arranged. Also large stock of Lamps, Bells, Mud guards, Toe-Clips, Tyres, Health Exer cisers, Ac, at Reduced Prices.



E. D. JOHNSTON, City Cycle Works, and Rudge* Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 724 SINGING, PIANO, AND HARMONY MR J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburfcon and District that he is prepared to received Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schuman Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over j;he Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery : Business in above Premises, [and trust the i support extended to me in the past will be oontinued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. ' Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. 7 29 / iELLULGID Mudguards, complete, \y Bs, at City Cycle Works, Burnett Street.—-R. D. Johnston, proprietor. To Whom it Concerns T HEREBY beg to notify all concerned JL that I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, those made with the firm of Moriarty Bros., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Road), frosi' this date.—X.Y.Z. SEASONABLE GOODS. IN consequence of the cold weather, which is daily making itself felt, we have opened a Large Purchase of White English Blankets ] All sizes White Colonial Blankets > and all Grey Colonial Blankets j qualities At Special Prices i Also another Large Lot of COLONIAL FLANNELS Ail Colours and Prices. We have also purchased for our ! Winter Trade Rugs at All Prices Bed Covers at all Prices Eiderdown QuiJ ts at all Prices | Kapok Quilts at all Prices i Our Home Buyer has sent us a particularly | nice range of ! LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING In Merino, Lambs' Wool, and Flannelette All Sterling Value, I And from the Eaiapoi and Roslyn Mills vre I can show Girls', Misses, and Ladies' Knitted Bloomers Warm Gloves for cold mornings. Warm Gloves for Bike Riders. We have also secured a very nice lot of Travellers' samples in Mufflers, Sweaters, Flannel Unders, and Lambs' and Wool Pants and Under Vests. Just Wanted Now, so be early.— 36 Covert and Chesterfield Overcoats, At Manufacturers' Cost. Jtfoots and Shoes and Warm Slippers in endless variety, at Northcote | Hefford's "The Corner." East and Tancred Streets



I^B A IIIMOATE&Co'e *1 ~ N 0 1 fC^ ' ANY person or peusorw found Trespassing on the Riveradate Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be p'Oreoated, 507 W S STRANGE.



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Henry Slephenson TO-MORROW TO-MORROW Saturday, sth. I" WILL sell the balance of Mrs Mackay's ' Furniture, etc., comprising— Duchess chests, bedstead and mattress, table, chairs, washstands and ware, beautiful lamps, vases, and a host of useful articles, A splendid lot of Linoleums and Oilcloths, Also, The whole of her Electro Plated and Silver Ware, comprising—Tea and coffee services, silver tea and coffee pots, butter dishes, jam dishes and silver goods innnmerable, which baffles description. Also Coctatoo and Cage. The above goods wiU be sold at 1 o'clock. My usual sale of pigs, poultry, etc., at 12 as usual. Without reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 7 39 Auctioneer Saturday, July sth Mount Somers. 12$ A C~R~E S 12$ OEING part of R.S. 14541 with Dwelling tD of 3 rooms and wash-house? also stable, etc., thereon, adjoining the Mount Somers school, the property of Mr A. H. Palmer. The sale of this will take place at th» Arcade on the above date at 11.20 a.m., as previously advertised. Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent, 7 15 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. Saturday, July sth. 90 *»» 90 Graham's Road, Tinwald. OElNGpart of R.S. 7822, 7823, and 7824, O originally part of Graham's Farm, and situated only about lj miles from the Tin- j wald Railway Station, the property of Mr , T. Hickman. The public are reminded that the ; sale of the above will take place at the Arcade on the date named, as previously advertised, at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 7 21 Auctioneer. Tenders Temperance Hotel for Sale BY TENDER. npENDERS addressed to the under- X. signed, are invited for the purchase of the Prince Albert Temperance Hotel, Wills, Street, Ashburton, up to TUESDAY, 10th July, as it now stands. The Premises have been newly furnished throughout. The highest or any tender not necessarily aocepted. JAMES ALLEN, ' Dealer, 7 23 Ashburton. Upper Ashburton Road Board npENDERS are invited for Chipping I Tussocks off some 35 chains more or less of the road from the Railway Line to the Maronan Road, Tinwald. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, addressed to the Chairman and marked ' Tender,' not later than 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, July sth. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to the Clerk. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 7 9 Clerk.



Public Notices. ANTED, A GHE N T S. Wanted—Agents. I fi£\ TO take down orders on a Nevr j oD & Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address:' Wanted, Box 976, Sydney, N.S.W. 6 304 METHVEN COACH. LPROM JULY Ist, 1902, till further uotioe, the Methven Coach will leave New man's 8 babies, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m. MRS DUFF, Proprietress. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleane* can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to ' order. P. W. PAGE, 6 124 Cherteey. t, , TXT A TTH t flor ALCORN'S WAJLI ! | | | | | CLEARING SALE. It will Pay You. It commences on FRIDAY Next, 11th July, and will be the Cheapest Sale of High-Class DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS Ever held in Ashburton. Support Local Industry, Save 2£oney, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. A/TQUJftT SOMERS COAL ! IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. .TTiLOTJB at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s JP 3d, 601b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6d; 2001b bag'22a 6d; Gore oatmeal, 25ibbag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4jd per packet.— John Orr and Co.



David Thomas. ARCADE Saturday, July 5«.h, 1902. Special Entry, I Harness, Saddlery, Covers, &c. \■! R DAVID THOMAS has been mv » structed by Messrs Devereux & Co., Christchurch, to sell on the above date, another large consignment of Horse Covers,' (including the patent barb wire proof, har ness, saddlery, whips, portmanteaux, and sundries connected with the trade. No reserve Sale at 1 o'clock. 6 293 R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Valuable Farm Near Lauriston SATURDAY, sth July, 1902. D THOMAS has received instructions * from Messrs Curd and Son, Lauriston, to Sell by Public Auction as i above, their valuable Farm, containing ! 748 ACRES, Situated close to Lauriston and adjoining the Properties of Mrs Jerry Daley and Mr Jas. Williamson, and being R.S ---27970 and part of R.S. 27969, the whole being in first-class order. The improvements consist of a 4 roomed Cottage, good Stable, Sheepyards, etc. ' The fences and i3ub-divisions are very good. The land is well watered. 83 acres are ploughed ready for crop, 200 acres ar© ready for ploughing, 400 acres in new grass, splendid strike; balance in Turnips, On this property over 2000 sheep and lambs were fattened within the last 12 months. Should the property not sell as a whole it will be offered in two Blocks as follows, viz :— Lofc 1—545 Acres, being R.S. 27970. Lot 2—203 Acres, being part of R.S. 27969-



Sale a.t 2 p.m. < D. THOMAS, 6 197 Auctioneer. AKOADE HORSE FAIR. 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth. 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. Friedlander Bros. Ltd. Danebury ' CLEARING SALE Live and Dead Stock, House hold Furniture, &c. THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1902. MESSRS DALGETY & CO., (in con junction with Messrs Friedlander I Bros., Ltd.) have received instructions from F. E. Dalgety, Esq., owing to the Estate having been sold, to hold a Clearing Sale as above, at D#/!iebury Farm, near Mayfield. iof ■; :. ■■'■ "■■ ■ ! SHEEP—2IOO Halfbred Ewes, guaranteed four year old—grand line. 500 Wether Lambs. HOBSES—Four-year-old Gelding by Grand Cross (unbroken) 3 Draught Fillies, unbroken, from 1 to 3yrs. Harness Mare in foal 1 1 Pony by The Curate ! CATTLE.—Three Cows in profit f Two 2-year-old Steers ' 2 Calves IMPLBMENTS.-Duncan Brill, Massey- Harris Drill, Cambridge Roller, Set Leaf Harrows, Chain Harrows, Broadcast Seed Sower, Spring- Cart and Harness, Woolpress, Weighing Machine. Fencing Wire, Stakes, Wool, Skins, Three Stacks Oats, Seed Oats (300 bushels) 40 Bags Grass Seed. Also,—« The Whole of his Superior House hold Furniture, in good order, including a really first-class Piano. Luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Sale starts a,t Noon sharp. Dalgety and Co.,Ltd.\ .„.._„„ Friedlander Bros,, Lm J Auctioneers. : 6 287



»,. •! Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Perfectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes;, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. THE Genuine Silent PrimußCooking JL Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary keroaene; also Prlmna Hob Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heaier, 89 6d.—Carson &PO XOOK HKRK—LovMp Velveteens, all J colors, It ll£.j, Beautiful Plushes 2* lid, TWt aseortnriHnt) of Collarettes from Is 6d— W „ Pbarob, Cash Draper, etc T7RJESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Ettb- F bitß, and all kinds of freßh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96,



Wanted, WANTED— 2 or 3 days work in the week ; washing or scrubbing. Apply Mail Office. 7 32 i A UR Necklet lost on Tuesday night, be ' tween Baptist Tabernacle and Grey Street.—Please bring to J. Thomas, Have lock Street. _7_31 LOST, a fortnight, from Seafield—A black and tan Sheep Dog. Answers Ito name of ' Glen.' Finder please return to Claridge's Stables.—L. E. Corsbie. 726 URESBYTERIAN Services on Sunday, I 6th July, at Flemington, Tinwald and Lagmhor, conducted by the Rev. J. Craw ford Paterson. 7 25 Qp? REWARD to anyone who can ob t) prove that our Defiance Factory Butter, which we sell at 1b per lfc., is not the same quality and brand as the Eutter that another Ashburton Firm is selling at Is 3d per pound. Remember, our price is Is per lb, which is equal to a 20 per cent, bonus or discount off their prices.—Flet cher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ATES' new garden seeds just arrived in hundreds of varieties from 3d packet. Call early to secure novelties.— Carson & Co. C^l ET your Bicycle Enamelled and T Overhauled at City Cycle Works, i Burnett Street. . INEST Clover Honey, 3£d per lb, by ' 561b tin, or lOd and Is per jar ; ' Factory Butter Is per lb.—-Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H.WILLIAMS, East Street. CITY Cycle Works is the cheapest and best shop in Ashburton for all cycling sundries. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \J Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now (3d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.-A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. IT will pay you when about to purchase drapery or men's and boys' Clothing to call and see value now offered at E. Gibbard's, Tancred Street. Big reductions. A number of lines are being cleared at less than actual landed cost. DID you get one of H. C. Barrett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings in the Pound off every Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. 6 182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so ! Then what about the saving in connection with the Special Discount of 2s in the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. - 6 183 npENPI'NCE worth for Ninepence, Two- X and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence; Five Shillings worth for Four and-Sixpence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings'; One Pound worth for Eighteen {Shillings, and so on, is the way the (Special Discount works out at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 184 ■ LH. TEMPERO for ladies' jackets, • fashionable shape from 6s 6d each; ladies' waterproofs from 10s each; black knitted hose from Is 4£d pair, full size; cashmere hose lu^d pair, full size ; knitted vests 9 id to 2s 6d; long sleeves, laces, and embroideries all at cost price j lace curtains and cretonnes all reduced. HARD 2 Beat -White Blankets from 8 6d a pair, double size do. 12s 6d to 17s 6d, extra large l(is 6d to 2ls, coloured blankets 7s lid to 17s, large rugs 3s lid, 48 lid, 5s 6d, 8s lid, coloured Alhambra Quilts Is lid to 5s 6d, white honeycomb do. 2s lid to 10s 6d; tapestry do. 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, at Gibbard's, ! Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. « RY! Try! Try! the ready money Shop JL Tancred Street, opposite Arcads, for sterling up-to-date value in flannels, tick ings, sheetings, towels, tablings, flannelet tes, calicos, shirtings, cretonnes, silesias, ladies' corsets, gloves, hosiery, dress tweeds, serges, laces, ribbons, etc. Rock bottom prices throughout, Seeing is believing. Come and see for yourselves; i OUND Investments. Men's Suits 21s tO and 255, stylish cut and well made. Strong cord Trousers 4s lid, moles 5s 6d, tweed trousers 5s lid, 7s 6d,Bs lid to 12s 6d Superior Indigo serge do. only 9s 6d at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. ri OILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d, i JL Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles ! 5-J-d; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling j Confectionery Mixture. Best in town. — S Carson and Co. : H. TEMPERO for cheap drapery ; I o> blankets all reduced under cost ! price; quilts from 2s 6d each; towels, white and. unbleached, from 6d pair to 2s 6d; white and unbleached sheeting, wide widths, from 9id yard; pinafore muslinsifrom 3£d [ yard, 42in wide; Soslyn flannels from 9d yard, 28? in wide, any colour; splendid assortment of remnants in flannelette, flan nel, calico, selicia, muslins, etc, all reduced; men's sox, 3 pair for 2s. "T ATEST Acetylene Gas, Oil, and Candle JLi Lamps, from 3s 6d to 17s 6d, at City Cycle Works. WANTED —Working men to see strong ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; extra heavy do. Is 3d a pair. Cardigan Jackets, usually 83 6d, reduced to 5s lid. Colonial ribbed wool Pants 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. Flannels 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d. Strong shirts, with collars attached, 23 6d; good Union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d; soft Felt Hats reduced to Is, usually 2s lid to 5s 6d, at Gibbakd's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street. NEW Dates, 6d perlb; New Figs, 6d; •New Currants, sd; New Raisins,' s|d; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Rasp berry. Jam, Is perjar.—Carson and Co. 1 CHINESE Lanterns :. for illuminations Kj from 4d; Flag^ eight kinds^'frbm 6d^j Medals, gold and silversgilt, 6d; Badges, 4d. Purchase IBanterns' early, , supplies limited. New Books. —Greater Love, The Pagan's Cup, The Meeting of Greeks, The Under Secretary, The Dead Ingbly; Hound of the Baakervilles; Stolen Souls; My Strongest Case; The Lost Square; New Edition of Prayer and Hymns; Bibles, Sunday School Cards.—H. M. Jones. T? INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per r 251b bag, 51b bag Oatina 1b 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. i Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— Fletcher Bkos., Cash Supply Stores. ISAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. IHTRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save _l you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d, per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701b bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb ; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5Jd; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger Bdlb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d ; apri cots 10d; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd.~ John Orr and Co frO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings JL attached, East Street; also one in Moore Street; cheap rent.—Apply W. C. Page, Compton'g Buildings, Moore Street, ■6 102



JOHN ORR AND CO. ■ REDUCED CASH PRICES Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lb., 2£d ; per 701b Bag 14s 6d. Kerosene, 150 test, per tin, 4s 3d j per case, 8a 6d. Good Oatmeal, 251b Bag, 4s. Finest Washed Currants, per lb ... 0 5 D. and M. Blacking, per doz. ... 0 4| „ ,j Sultauas. per lb ... 0 7 Dome Black Lead, per doz. ... 0 6 „ » "Valencia Raisins ... 0 5£ Starch, per box ... ... 0 6 Sago, Rice, Tapioca, Split Peas, per lb 0 2 Victory Soap, per box ... ... 0 5 Van Houten's Cocoa, per £lb tin ... 011 Blue, Riekett's, per lb ... ' ... 010 » » „ lib „ ... 1 9 Blue, Keen's, per lb ... ... 010 >t » » lib „ ... 3 3 Fluid Ammonia, per bottle ... 0 6 Auslebrook's Cocoa, per tin ... 0 9 Washing Fluid, per bottle ... 0 6 „ „ „ *lb „ ... 1 6 C. and B. Currie, „ ... 011 „ „ „ lib „ ... 210 „ Capers, „ ... Oil Herrings in Tomato sauce, per tin 010 Sperm Candles, per lb ... 0 5J „ Kippered per tin ... 010 Wax „ „ ... 06| „ Fresh, per tin ... 0 7 Maccaroni, per 4lb box ... 110 Sardines, per doz ... ... 4 6 Vermicelli, „ ... 110 2£lb. Tina Easpberry and Straw- Quaker Oats, per packet —0 ® berry, per tin ... ... 1 0 Semolina, per bag ... 1 0 Morton's Cream of Tartar, per 1b... 1 3 Germina, per bag ... ... 1 0 Carbonate Soda, per lb. ... 0 3 Oatina, per bag ... ... 1 2 Edmond's Baking Powder, per tin Oil Sand Soap, 3 cakes ... ... 1 0 Sunlight Soap, per box... ... 1 0 Hudson's Extract of Soap, per doz 1 * Plaid Vestas,Jper doz ... ... 0 4 ! MARTIK'S, KNOWLE'g, CLARKE'S & EOKfiR'S FroiL 6s 6d 'o 15s per pair, JOHN ORR & CO. CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS. SILVER KING, '^^^^^mm^^, •&> NTTTP-BO^TT . . NETBPOJT, # Mg|Mi ; ;.. BR.CKBNRIDOB Ard mtny otbera to select from. As we are Overstocked with tbe-<e Lines we are offering ifaem at specially Low Prices for ON<£ MOATH ONLY. JOHN ORB & CO., ASHBDRTON. Oil Stoye at ali Prices. RANGES, HEATING &OOOEINCJ STOVES, REGISTERS, GRATES, AN D . MANY OTHERS IN STOOK. We keep over twenty different patterns and can give a greater variety chan any other house in A.&hbarfcon. ' ASH BURTON *