Cricket.

Australians v Lancashire.

London, August 30

The breather was fine, but the wicket •was uncertain. There was a fair attend ance. Lancashire, in their second inningß, scored 105. Australia thus won by 18 runs.

Cycling.

United Press A ssociati'in-- By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Melbourne, August 31

A very large field started in the Dunlop road race from Warrnambool to Melbourne, including most of the leading riders of the Commonwealth and four New Zealanders (Ralston, Forbes, Calder and Chalmers). The weather was showery, and there were immense crowds at the finish. The winner ■was Chappell (Victoria), who hud 55mins. start. He covered the distance, 165 miles, in 9hrs. 3sec. Castles (55mins.), and McDonald (70min!, both Victorians, were second and third respectively. The winner has never before started in a big event O'Callagan (Victoria,) made the fastest time —Bhrs. 46min. 23sec.

A. Ealsfcon, the New Zealanaer, rode a marvellous race, having no assistance over the last seventy miles

Mr R. D. Johnston, of the City Cycle Works, received the cables of the progress of the race direct, and the results were posted up as soon as the informationwas available.

Football.

CANTERBURY v. OTAGO

Cheistchubch, August 30

The interprovincial football match be tween Otago and Canterbury was played here to-day. There waa splendid spring ■weather, and about 300.) persons were pre sent. ' The game waa very uninteresting until the last half-hour, when both sides opened out. Porteous scored for Otago, and McGregor for Canterbury, neither try being converted, and the game ended in a draw. The teams -were very evenly matched, both being more conspicuous in tackling than in passing rushes.

SOUTHLAND v. HAWKE'S BAY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Napier, August 30,

The Southland team of footballers met the Hawke's Bay team on the Recreation Ground to-day in fine weather and on a dry ground. There was a very large at tendance. The visitors won by 22 points to 5, defeating Hawke's Bay in every fea ture of the game. The splendid passing of the Southland backs, and the combined^ rashes of the forwards, fairly beat the local men.

News in Brief.

The Ashburton Cricket Club will hold their annual general meeting on Wednes day evening, at Claridge's Stables.

A Westport telegram states that the output of coal from the Westport Com pany's mines last week was 10,875 tons 6cwt.

Mi* W. H. Pearce, draper, advertises in this issue bargains in men's and boy's cloth ing, remnants, laces, etc. A visit to his shop should amply repay our readers. Mr J. Wilson is at present exhibiting in his windows a large stock of leads, oils, and varnishes of the very best quality. It is said that the number of fat wethers available in Southland is not sufficient to supply the demand, and that the local trade will have to kill hoggets before the season is out. The local paper says that the proprietors of two of the principal hotels in New Ply mouth have decided to charge Is Gd for meals " owing to the butchers having in creased the price of meat." It has been decided to make Southland a separate police district in future, and it is beiieved it will be placed under the charge of Sub-inspector Mitchell, at present in Auckland, -who will be promoted to be an inspector. The flax mills on the Manawatu line are •working at great pressure at present, some of them turning out five tons of fibre per stripper daily. The different mills find lucrative employmont for a large number of hands. A young man offers £5 bonus in a Wol" lington paper to anyone procuring him em" ployment in any capacity. He adds the speoial qualification that he is not afraid of work. At the Queensland Eifle Association's annual meeting on August 15th a remark able score was made by Miss Savage in the Merchants' Prize (a match for ladies). This match was fired at the 500 yds range, and Miss Savage made the " possible " score of 25 with five shots, and at a bull's-eye of only twelve inches in diameter. This is understood to be a record for ladies in Aus tralia.

TO-DAY'S TSLGRAMS

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dukedin, September 1

A private cable states that the Govern ment are inviting fresh tenders in London for the South African service. These close on September 4th

■Wellington, Sept 1

With reference to a Dunedin message stating that fresh tenders were being called for a steamship service to South Africa, Sir Joseph Ward states that he has received word to the same effect. He thinks the time is too short, and has cabled to that effect, add also that tenders should be called in the colony as well as in England. Waiboa Sept 1 The skeleton of a man has been found on a hill near Morere. It is supposed to be the remains of Eobert Clifford, who disap peared about 18 months ago. The clothing was much rotted.

New Plymouth, September 1

The Taranaki Producer's tind Freezing Works Company held its annual meeting on Saturday. The report showed that 176, 210 packages of butter and 9530 of cheese had been handled during the year. The balance sheet showed a profit £1331. Out of this 30s was allocated in respect of each jEIO share, reducing the bank, liability of shareholders by that amount.

Agent-General's Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Sept 1

The following is the Agent-General's cablegram dated London, 30th ;—The mut ton market is weak, no ulteration having taken place since last week. Lamb is quiet, and a further drop in prices seems to be imminent. Supplies of Home grown are heavy, lowering the prices of New Zealand. Canterbury lamb 4|d, other brands 4| d. Beef, steady ; New Zealand hinds 4ifd, fores 4d.

THE LATEST.

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THE UNREST AMONGST THE BOERS.

(Received Sept. 1, 8.42 a.m.*

London August 31 Fischer has unexpectedly joined the Boer Generals, who are proceeding to London. 11l is is believed to be au indication that the generals are m harmony with the views of the older Boer delegates.

Boer circles in Europe are not sanguine oP the success of the Generals' plan.->, in cluding aneft'ovtto secure Dutch education for 8000 orphans left in the concentration camps. A commission, under Commandant Tric hardt, is visiting Antananarivo, Madagas car, negotiating for the concession to the Boers of a large tract of agricultural and pastoral lands around Late Itassa, on con dition that the Boers become French sub jects and learn the language.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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Telegraph

(Received Sept 1, 8.55 a.m.) A TRAIN TELESCOPED.

London, August 31 A train leaving Charing Cross station for I frlasgow, telescoped another standing at a ! platform, and twenty-five persons were | severely injured. The signalman has been arrested. SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY. The charter for a corporation has been granted to Mr Carnegie's Scottish Univer sity Trust. , PROSECUTION OF A FINANCE COM PANY. The Attorney-General has declined to receive a deputation with reference to the prosecution in the case of the London and Globe Finance Corporation.

The Rain in Australia

'United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Sept. 1, 9.30 a.m. Sydney, Sept. 1 The coastal districts have been visited by further heavy rains, and some useful falls have occurred in the Darling country, but patchy. The Federal Premier is arranging that September 7th shall be a day of national thanks for rain.

Skin Sales

The usual fortnightly sales of skins, hides, fat, etc., were held to-day, when there was a good attendance. Following are the prices obtained:—Meriiios 3s Id to 4s 9d; butchers' merinos 4s 3d, 4s 7d to 5s 6d; butchers' crossbreds 3s 4d to 3s lid; cross breds 3s 2d, 3s sd, 3s 7d and 3s lOd; farmers' merinos Is tid to 3s Id; farmers' crossbreds Is 6d to 3s Gd, hoggets Is 6d, Is lOd and 2s 2d ; rams 3s, pelts yd to Is 9d; fat lid, 2d. and 2£d.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER i, 1902



"Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where



David Thomas. ARCADE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the . above date, for which 1 am now receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS. PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB.



fTWE Annual General Meeting of the JL Ashburton Cricket Club will be held at Claridge's Stables, Tancred Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd inst., at 8 p.m. C. J. TAYLOR, 9 12 Captain. Preliminary Announcement HAVING Purchased from Mb F. Clark his old established Tobacconist's Business, I trust to receive a continuance of the patronage bestowed on him. Having taken over the Stock at a Big Discount off Invoice Prices, I will com mence a CLEARANCE SALE On Wednesday Next To make room for New Goods to arrive. H. A. "FLOWER. Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street 9 13 COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.



JAMES PURCHASE TTTILL BE FOUND AT PERCY'S NOW. See Advertisement. 9 11



The Popular Hostess Is one who is always careful in the choice of her Tea, and will not risk her standing by not providing delicious rich '< Tea. No mistake can be made if you provide SUBATURA TEA It i-< a Tea that -will please the guests j with its delicious flavour and delicate aroma. tiuratura is''pure, honest Ceylon Tea, aud is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior j Teas. . ' Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—lslldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality— 2s 6d per lb Procurable from - J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. E. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds PERFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carson & Co., Agents, HAVE you tried JVlellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton, TO LET~ S,_ ATT At aLowEental, MALL Shop or Office in the Arcade. T. BULLOCK.



(jtotF. —The Golf Championship meeting opened on. the Shirley links, Christchurch, to-day. There are large entries, including most of the crack players in the colony. Congregationalism. — The Eev. Mr Hooke, who it was announced would visit Ashburton today, in comp.-my with two other gentlemen, with the object of enquir ing into the feasibility of starting a Con gregational Church in Ashburton, passed through by the 11 a.m. train from Timaru. Mr Hooke did not stay in Ashburton, consequently no negotiations were entered into in regard to the establishment -of a church for the present. Wanted Known—That TUSSICUEA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Tbroat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. Smo«re New Venus



Government Notices j NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares ami Train Arrangements for Timaru Races, 3rd and 4th September 1902. ' -gjiXOURSION tickers to Tinutru at 2d per JDJ mile first class, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will bn issued from Chi'istchurcli, Oamarn and intermediate stations, stations on the Albury Branch and Waimate on 2nd and 3rd September, also from samo stations for morning trains on 4th .September, available for return till Bth September. On the lied September a Train leaves Ashburton for Timaru at 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.18, Wmslow 7.29, Hinds 7.47, Rangitata 8.18, and a' train will leave Washdyke for Timaru Racecourse on arrival of the 10.55 a.m. train from Ashburton. On the 3rd September passengers for stations north of Rangitata (where Express stops) can leave the Timaru Racecourse by special train at 4.35 p.m. and connect at Washdyke with the Express train. On 4th September a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., arriving at Ashburfcon at 8.45. It will stop' at all stations if required. On that date the Express train for Christchnrch will not pick up passengers at Washdyke for Ash j burton and intermediate stations. 8 250 BY ORDER, FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mr Petee Rattbay are respecfuliy informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Trevorton, on TUESDAY, Sept. 2nd, at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 6 Undertakers. 1



Fr edlander^Brog- Ltd __ WEST bTREET AUCTION MART. • OUR NEXT ; HoiMVF.aR WILL BE HELD ON j Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ].'. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer. " SACKS^ W* ANTED—Good, Sound, Second-hand VV . SACKS. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. "TITTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF



WHEAT, OATS, 1 BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. TTTANTED ~ OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for Immediate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. TT7 E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Tkust Money To Lend. TT7E have sums ranging from £200 to ■£5000 to lend, on approved security at 4J and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.



ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 1811., E.C. MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to assemble at the Lodge Room on TUESDAY, September 2nd, at J.lo p.m., in order to attend the Funeral of our late P.M., Bbp. P. Battkay, which will leave the residence, Trevorton, at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. White Ties and Gloves. No regalia. By order of the W.M. 9 5 T. M. JONES, P.M., Sec. LODGE THISTLE No. 113. MEMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to assemble at tho Lodge Room on TUESDAY, September 2nd, at 1.15 p.m., in order to attend the Funeral of our late P.M. Bko. P. Rattray, which will leave the residence, Trevorton, at 2 p.m., for tho Ashburton Cemetery. White Ties and Gloves. No regalia. By order of the W.M. 9 4 Wm. McRAE, P.M. Sec.



ENTERTAINMENT ODDFELLOWS' HaLL. ASHBURTON. Thursday Evening, 4th Sept. The Greatest Musical Event IN THE ANNALS OF THE COLONY. Jean Gerardy : : Concerts. --JEAN GERARDY,- The Greatest Violoncellist Living. "He is absolutely and beyond contradic" tion the greatest living 'Cellist and one of the most famous artists in the world. His tone is unsurpassable."—Vide "Mel bourne Argus." SUPPORTfcD BY Miss Electa Gifford, A BRILLIANT SOPRA.NO. Gottfried Galston, A MAGNIFICENT PIANIST.—



SEED OATS. TTTE have for Sale — Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. j FRIEDLANDER 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 RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd SUNBEAM TEA.~~ SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Solo Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choico brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market giveß such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd^ Public Notices.



JEAN GEBAEDY is at present appear ing to overflowing audiences in the North. The management have no hesitation in stating that this will prove the Finest Concert ever given in Ashburton Box Plan at H. M. Jones. 4s, 3s, 2s. Book early as a crowded audience is expected. Piaino kindly lent by Dresden Piano Co. A. H. Canbt, Director. John H. Tait, Manager, Horace A. Gates, Local Eepresentative. 8 279 •xiimu>ummaatamammattmnmmMmmmamnmm»aivma. Tenders TENDEES. mENDERS are invited for Driving 200 ft, Jl more or less, 6ft by 6ft, and Timber where required to the satisfaction of the Government Inspector. Intending Contractors will be shown over the ground at Mount Somers by Mr John Harris. Tenders close on September 6th, at 11 a.m., at the office of John Orr and Co., Ashburton. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 8 282 " TENDERS.



THE Board of Governors of the Ashbur ton High School invites Tenders for leasing the following Eeserves for seven years from Ist November, 1902, viz:— 1. —Part Eeserve No. 929, containing one hundred and sixty-four acres and twelve perches, more or less, situated between Windermere and Hinds, fronting main South Eoad, and at present occupied by E. G. Wright, Esq. 2.—Part Eeserve No. 929, adjoining above, containing two hundred and thirty seven acres, more or less, now in the occupation of Mr Thomson McKay. 3.—Reserve No. 1542, adjoining the Springburn School property, con taining fifteen acres, more or less, occupied by Mr Wm. Cook. The highest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. Tenders, marked " Tender for Lease," to be sent to the undersigned by the Ist October, 1902. j Full information can be obtained on application to CHAELES BEADDELL, Secretary Ashburton High School Board. 8 IL6, __ TENDEES. mENDEES are invited for additions and X alterations to a house in Ashburton. Plans and Specifications to be seen at J. Tucker's Office until SATUEBAY, the 6th, at 4 o'clock, when tenders close. 9 2 TENDERS mENDEES are invited for Grubbing X Gorse at Hinds, to be in by SATUR DAY, 6th September, 1902. Also, — Tenders for painting all the buildings occupied by Dr. Boyd and house on Tancred Street, fences and outbuildings, frontage, to be in by THUESDAY Next, 4th Septem ber, 1902. Full particulars on application. 9 9 F. FEERIMAN. For Asthmatical troubles of any kind th only certain specific is Evans* Mountain King ABthma Powder.



IT IS WONDERFUL HOW THE PUBLIC RECOGNISE Al VALUE. AT OUR CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES We have sold as under :— First Day, 193 pairs; Second Day, 161 pairs; Third Day, 123 pairs; Fourth Day^ 78 pairs; Fifth Day 97 pairs; Sixth Day 107 pairs, and have plenty more all at WHCLSSMiS COST, for -we are not going to keep Boots or Shoes after we clear them out. i Do not leave till too Late. Northcote 1 Hefford THE CORNER,



Wanted. FOR SALIO.-Jeriey COW, due to calve this week. Fourth calf. Taken two First Prizes at Show last year. Guaran teed quiet and sound.—Henry Sttspuenson. 9 10 CASH for Skins," Hides, etc., at Henry Gai.nsr's, Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's. West St. 9 7 vv, ANTED everyone to know that Jas * * Melloe is opening up his new stock of American Boots, 'ihey are tip-top j Goods and well worth a trial. DO not bo put off with so-called Cheap j Boots, but go to Mellor's, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealandia Boot Store. FRESH Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96,



t STUD NOTICES. HOESE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office -with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIEE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamliri and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— £A 4s each mare. Grooraage fee ss, to be paid at time of I service. For further, particulars apply to ' 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms.—.£s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903 5 Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. T. Bullock SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldatream Survey Districts. 2174 AOKES 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. 1 "VO A ACRES in its native state, in j JL i \j 4t one block, or if desired in 3 i allotments. I Also, — 380 Acres, separate Block.



CITY CYCLE WORKS for all kinds of Cycle Repairs and Sundries. WANTED -Poultry for Export i n any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. WANTED. — People to inspect the latest Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles, which are a .masterpiece of skilled work manship. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. j Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsotn's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED TO SELL.—Several Second- Hand Bicycles. No reasonable offer refused. —R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. \ HY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest. MAKE no mistake, Mellor's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. 1 1 ''HE up-to-date Boot. Shop, Mellor's J Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. WANTED KNOWN.—I have the latest Vulcanised Bicycle Tyres from 12s 6d to 25s each.—R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works.



PIANOS and Organs sold on Monthly Payments from 10s per month; best value obtainable. A nice selection of Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received from London. Voluntaries for the Organ, Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re 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~MEs~A. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 EINEST New Currants 5d pßr lb, New Elim Raisins sid per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4-2 d per lb, New Seeded Raisins 6^d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcher, Bros 1 Cash Supply Stores. EOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks .£3 10s each, and one 00 gallon Painted Tank ,£3 15s.—Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. tx 7 ANT ED Known—That Mitchell and VV Turner are opening New Stocks in Oilcloth, Rugs, and Curtains, toother with novelties in.Cretonnes. All in time for an early Spring Cleaning. ELOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s M, 501b bag Gs; 1001b bag 11s Gds 2001b bag 22s 6d ; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn Hour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans lslOdlb; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s Gd; finest Snowdrop sugar 211b, 701b bag 14s Gd; washed cur rants sd-per lb ; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s|d; prunes 8d lb j preserved ginger 8d lb , dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. - John On and Co fi ARDENING TOOLS in great variety, vJT including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire Netting—Fowl Id, l^d, and 2d per yard. Sheep, with centre strand, 3d, at G. Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger.



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 pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— 1 Cabsonand Co. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round' Tvy H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3£d per lb or 32a 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. "VTEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- Jl% table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Flower Seeds Id per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 28 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. ERESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap cdi ' tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams.



Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4-h per cent per annum. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. ' PUBLIC NOTICES.



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. SALES may come and Sales may go, i then the question is—Whereto get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehoiise. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. KEKR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind then- 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 0d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Keeb Bros. JUST landed ex •• Delphic " and " Mam , ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. : Smoke New Venus,



HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the Town District Act, 1881, and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments of the said Act. an ELECTION of SEVEN COMMISSIONERS of the Hampstead Town Board in the places of Messrs W. J. Silcock, A. C. Hardy, A. Orr, and E. Thomas, Joseph Taylor, and G. W. Andrews, who retire by effluxion of time, and are eligible for re-election, and S. E. Barnard (deceased), will be held at Mrs Crosby's house, Hampstead, as below. Nominations (forms obtainable from Mrs Crosby or the Returning Officer), must be addressed to the Returning Officer and delivered at Mrs Crosby's house by 12 o'clock (Noon) on MONDAY, September Bth, 1902. . . ■ A POLL, if necessaiy, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m and 6 p.m., at the same place, on WEDNESDi V, Sep tember 17th, 1902.



J. C. BELL, Returning, Officei Hampstead Town District. September 2, 3 902. 9



JAMES PURCHASE "ITrriSHES 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 Bee them.



Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. mHE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, .' Proprietor. 8277 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /"CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- V-> tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands ; only. | Free Stabling. 8 287 ,£7B FOR «£s9 # JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. "O EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared XXi Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE,' Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4§d and 6|d. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs G for Is. W. H. PEAKCE Cash Draper & Clothier.



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN OKR AND CO. Ironmonger^ and General Merchants, ASHBURT.ON CAKPENTERS' POBTABLE ENGINEERS' IK^^^^^^^B^ ANVILS,



BEDSTEADS & BIDDING. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE|BEJDSTEADS 205,?255, 30s each, SPKING MATTRESSES, all sizes. ALSO,— Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattresses ■.": —OILS, PAINTS, VABHISSES, BRUSHES-^— Of^the^best makes only-at reduced prices Osborne SteelSHorse Hoefand" Cultivator, with. Lever Handiei. We are' selling these very fjdesirable Hoes at the low price oi £2 10s Each.; .'



FISHING TACKLE. We are just opening, ex Whakatane, our new season's stock of Fish ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H. Milhvard and Son and Bartlctt and ?on ? Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. We hold large Stocks of Rods, Wades, Flies, Artificial Bates, Gaffs, Rules, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony JOHN ORR AND Co. ASHBUBT(M