The Companies Act Amendment Bill, Saving Bank Profits Act Amendment Bill and Law Societies Bill passed through committee without material amendment. In committee on the Post and Telegraph Department Bill, Clause 3 was amended to provide that every distributor appointed since September 13, 1890, shall count his service for seniority from that date. The Land Tax and Income Tax Bill passed through committee without amend ment. All the above Bills were then put through ; their final stages. The Hon. J. McGowan reported that ths conference between the two Houses on the amendments in dispute in the Mining Act Amendment Hill had been unable to arrive tit tin agreement. Ib was ilecided to ask for another conference. The Kauri Gum Industry Bill was read a second time without debate and then put through Committee. The Inspection oF Machinery Bill passed through Committee with technical amend ments, and was then read a third time and passed. The Kauri Gum Industry Bill passed its final stages. The House rose at 1.30 a.m.

Queensland and the Common wealth.

THE SEPARATION MOTE MEN!. Brisbane Sept. 25 A Public meeting passed a resolution that, jn veiw of the unworkable and op pressive character of the Federal Constitu tion, petitions from Queensland be pre sented to the Federal and Imperial Parlia ments, praying that Queensland be struck out of the Constitution, unless relief ia granted to the State from the difficulties ■ which now surround it. j A League was formed to promote the j views of the meeting. A deputation presented the resolution to the Premier, whose reply denoted sym pathy with it. He said he should en deavour^} change the representation of the State at the next Federal election. If the next Government and Parliament did not legislate with more regard to State interests then an attempt would be mads to B©ver connection.

Colonial Defence.

Melbourne, September 25 Mr Deakin, the Acting-Federal Premier, in a statement to the House, said he saw no reason why such information as he had respecting the Imperial Conference should not be made known. With regard to the military defence, the proposal submitted by the Imperial Go vernment was to create a militia reserve for service outside Australia in cases of emergency, but only with the consent of the Federal Government. That proposi tion appeared to have been fully with drawn.

With regard to naval defence, the pro posals submitted were for a new squadron and reserve force, to be subsidised by Australia and New Zealand, to the extent of £467,000. This proposal was withdrawn. A later proposal was the repeal of the present Subsidy Act, and to submit a new schedule; half cost to be borne by the Admiralty, five-twelfths by Australia and one-twelfth by New Zealand. Under this Australia would pay The total cost, however, did not distinctly appear. There would be a smaller number of vessels, but they would be of greater tonnage and much increased speed, ft was intended that one of the cruisers and three of the existing auxiliary squadron should be manned by Australian sailors, paid at special rates and enrolled on a basis of population of the States. Two of these would be for Australia and one for New Zealand. Australia would have eight nominations for cadetship and New Zea land in proportion. The Cabinet will shortly consider the proposals, aad if they are adopted a Bill will be submitted to Parliament.

Allowances to School Com mittees.

Wellington, Sept. 25

To-night a deputation of members of the House waited on the Minister for Education and Acting-Premier to ask for an increased allowance for school committees. The Minister replied that the Boards were now getting £3000 more than before for the purpose now claimed^ The Boards had built up!a system during the past thirty years, and he wus not going to bring them down in any shape. They had spent on an average £62,153 during the past three years, and he was now arranging for .£65,966. After some discussion, in which Major Steward stated that the shoe was pinching all over the country, the Actingr- Premier's assured the deputation thatjtheir representations would be carefully con sidered by Cabinot when the Supplemen tary Estimates were being dealt with.

Sporting.

Christchueoh, Sept. 26 Ideal was scratched for the New Zealand Cap last night.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING,

Obari, September 25 The Geraldine races opened on the course at Orari this morning, the weather bern" fair; and there was a good attendance. Results: Huwtkes' Hurdles.—Shooting Star 1, Agitator 2, Swagger 3. Won by a bare length. Dividends—£4 2s and <£1 14s Squatters' Handicap. — Magnificent 1, Clanburn 2, Punamu 3. Won by two lengths. Divs—.£3 and .£1 2s. ] Gekaldtne Tkot—John Brown 1, Club Member 2, Carodic 3. Won by a head. Divs—£3 10s and £2. Gkealbink R.C. Handicap—Terrapin 1, Cameo 2, Flame 3. Won by a length. Div —£2 18s. Hack Handicap—Nutcracker 1, Kaolin 2, Lambkin 3. Won by two lengths. Divs —.£3 12s and 10s. Fltino—Eosemere 1, Cora Linn 2, Flint 3. Won easily by a length. Uiv : —.£l 18s Orabi Tkot—Silver Sash 1, Sound Senso 2, Little Bell 3. Divs £1 18s and £9. Bklfield Handicap — Lady Lilian 1, Pnawni 2, First Shot 3. Won comfortably by two lengths. Div 9£3 and £1 6s. SECOND DAY.

Orari, Sept. 26 It is raining heavily, and the attendance is small. Results— Coronation Hurdlks. — Mainstay 1, Shooting Star 2, Agitator 3. Won all the way. All started. Div 3, £4, 10s and £1 10s. Stewards Stakes-First Shot 1, Slow Tom 2, Puawai 3. Clauburn, Calotype aud Fairy Queen scratched. Won by a neck. Dividends, £5 2s ard >£1. Domain Trot-Black Star 1, Alf 2, Daisy 3. 'Won easily. Dividends—£l4 3s and £H9s: ' Spring Handicap — Magnificent 1, Terrapin 2, Cameo 3. Scratched, Lady Lillian

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press.. Association — Isy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Sept 26, 9.5 a.m. Disloyal Members of Parliament London, Sept. 25 Mr Reddy, member for Birr, and Mr Burke, raomber for Tullauiore, sentenced to two in 'nt'.is hard labor at Birr for participa ting in an unlawful assembly, have appealed. Experiments in Shooting at Balloons Experiments conducted on Salisbury Plain, with shrapnel, brought down a balloon at 4000 yards. Frauds on Mr Carnegie. Greig, a clerk in Mr Carnegie's London office, has been arrested for forgeries for j£35,009. It is believed there are much greater defaults. Several others are implicate's. The Sculling Championship. Wray has challenged Towns for the championship of the world, to row in England or America. Towns has refused, but has offered to row anyone on the Parramatta for £500 a side. IMr Carnegie Meets King Edward Mr Carnegie is visiting the King at Balmoral. The Army Remounts Fraud Major Studdert and his sons have beon committed for trial for an alleged fraud in connection with army remounts. South African Chartered Company The " Financial News " repeats the asser tion that Government has resolved to take ' over the South African Chartered Company.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Cop y right. Received Sept 26, 9.8 p.m. Queensland and Federation Brisbanf, Sept. 26 In the Assembly Mr Pluukett moved that it is advisable to take steps to secede from the Commonwealth. Mr Philp was unable to support the motion in its present form. He was prepared to assist to bring about relief. He still believed in federa tion, but not in the present Government. The debate was adjourned. The Adelaide Earthquake. Adelaide, Sept. 26 As a result of the earthquake the hill on which Warooka stands has been raised up considerably. Ihe Income Tax Bill. Hobart, Sept. 26 The Income Tax Bill passed through committee without amendment.

MORE STORMY WEATHER.

There was a "return of the rough weather of last Week this morning, when snow fell, accompanied by a keen south-east wind, pretty generally throughout the county. Even the Wakanui district, which generally escapes the worst weather, came in for a share of this morning's blizzard. However, it did not last long, and it does not seem that there has been any loss to speak of amongst lambs. A good deal of rain fell in the course of the morning, which will be welcomed by the farmers, so that on the whole this district has suffered less during the late spell of rough weather than other parts of the colony. The telegrams re ceived to-day show that this has been pretty general throughout New Zealand.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchurch, Sept. 26 There have been frequent heavy down falls of snow and rain. The weather is very wintry and a strong south-west wind is blowing. Dannevirke, Sept. 2G One of the heaviest falls of snow iv this district occurred last night. For miles the ground is covered to a depth of six inches. Old settlers state the weather this month is the worst known for 22 years. o amaru, Sept. 26 Heavy showers of rain and sleet fell last night a<nd this morning. The weather is intensely cold, and a strong south east wind is blowing. Watpawa, Sept. 26 The heaviest fall of snow for many years fell last night.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Inglbwood, Sept. 26 Mr H. Brown has replied to a requisition declining to stand on the ground of private business. Gisborne, Sept 26 A boot containing a human foot was washed up on the beach yesterday and another to-day. They are believed to bo remains of the young man Cartrighb recently drowned. Invercargill Sept. 26 At the Police Court W. Vickery, a but cher, was fined 40s and costs for slaughter ing a bullock outside the registered abattoirs. The Magistrate remarked that the maximum fine was £50, but as this was the first case of the kind the penalty was light. A boy named Sydney Budd, nged fifteen months, of Waiinatua, was so severely burned through playing with fire during the brief absence of his mother, that he died in the hospital. Wellington, September 26 The Labour Unions of the city are to be requested by the Trades Unions to contri bute towards the cost of defending the action brought against the Victorian Coal miners' Association by a coal miner for alleged wilful molestation and interference with plaintiff in his duty as a coal miner. The case was said to involve the right of a Unionist to work with whom they choose ) or leave work in defence of that principle.

The Labour Department.—The annual report of the Labour Department was pre sented to Parliament on Wednesday. The Secretary says there is no need to despair of the boot trade in New Zealand, in spite ol the faint-hearted, for if importation has increased, so also has the output. The number of factory workers has inweased from 53,460 in 1901 to 55,395 in 1902. It is resolutely necessary that inspectors sVioiiM have some right of interference with regard to the overtime worked by women and girle.

Lower Rangitata Bridge.—A deputa tion, consisting of Messrs Flatman and Me- Lachlan, members of the House of Eepre sentatives, and Mr tyaymouth, manager of the Belfast and Pairfield Freezing Works, waited upon the Minister of Lands on Thursday morning, to urge the need of a further grant towards the erection of a traffic bridge at Lowpr Eangit^ta. Mr Flat man drew the Minister's attention to the fact that one thousand pounds had been on the estimates for some years towards this work, and that the local bodies interested did not care to start the work unless a larger sum was provided by the Govern ment. Mr Waymouth gave evidence as to the necessity of the work, and, the advan tage farmers would gain if a bridge was erected. The Minister said that tke local bodies should show some sincerity, by using the present vote, and if more was required, the Government would pass another vote next session.

In this issue the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tan cred Street, announces that they are now stocking sheei celluloid. Those cyclists whose gear casea are in need of repair should pay them a visit and inspect the material. We understand the price is very reasonable.

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

Arcacb Horse Fair.

There was a Fmall attendance at the Arcade Hor?e Fair to-d.iy, doubtless on account of the inclement weather, but several buyers were present. The follow ing are fiwio of tlio prices realised ;—Un broken stock - Bay gelding, by Dick Seddon, rising 4yrs, £41 10s ; bay colt, 2yrs, £23. Broken stock.—Hay geldings, £40, ,£SO ; aged horses, .£l3 to .£ls; harness mare, ,£18; old saddle harses, £5, £Q, to ,£8 10s.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26 1902.



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— ¥nder the distinguished patronage of His Mafesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo t mi-Tat the International Exhibition, Am lerdam; acknowledged by Medical Climes and Universities all over the globe. That the prude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Fucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—it is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grief swald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and oth«t substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pubs Volatile Extoa ltpti Extract and be safe.



Oddfellowship.—The half-yearly meet ing of the Ashburton district, 1.0.0.F.,M U. was held in the Templar Hull yesterday' and was presided over by Prov. G.M. \ r' Ellen, of Spnngburn. The Lodges were fully represented, delegates attending f] O in every Lodge in the district. Aftor'trans acting ordinary business, a motion was passed in eftect that this district be regis tered as a branch of the New Z,aland br.moh of the Order. The drafting of new rules for this district was then considered. One member took exception to the use of the terms "male and female," and on a motion it was resolved to substitute the terms " men and women " instead. After some discussion, a special committee was appointed to re-classify the rules and have them printed. At the conclusion of the business an adjournment was made to Devane's Hotel, where the members partook of nn excellent luncheon.



David Thomas. BULLOCKS' ARCADE. TO-MORROW, j SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from C. G. Hawdon, Esq., England, to sell by publio auction as above, — His three conveniently situated Sections in the Town of Ashburton, and numbered on the Plan 1173,1174, and 1182. AU corner sections, and abut ting on Havelock and Walker Streets. Sale at 2 p.m. ~~~~ D. THOMAS, 9 179 Auctioneer. ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS HALL ARHBimTO « DDFELLOWS' HALL Ashburton. (Under the Direction of MR P. R. DIX. Two Nights Only. Commencing MONDAY NEXT, Sept. 29th, And TUESDAY, Sept. 30th. An Epoch in Modern Vaudeville. Grand Opening Night op . . \ ME P R. DIX'S ME P. E. DIX'S New English, American, and Continental Vaudeville Combination. First Appearance in Ashburton of (POPE and SAYLES} I Chas. J. POPE and SAYLES [ Irving. [POPE and SAYLES) The World's Greatest End Men and Come | dians. | First Appearance of jTo „ I HARVEY and MORRIS \ w , ! James | HARV J3Y and MORRIS } Mad&c The Great American Eccentric Dancers, Jugglers, Mimics, and Hoop Rollers. First Appearance of | BEL YIN and COOK ) Sketch Artists and i BELVIN and COOK j Wire Walkers. First Appearance of MR CHAS. HOWARD. The Popular Australian Baritone. First Appearance of MISS MAY LEWIS, The Brilliant English Serio. First Appearance of MISS BELLE RAY, The Charming Contralto. First Appearance of MR ARTHUR ELLIOTT, Comedian and Endman. For the First Time in Ashburton, Edison's Most Perfected KINETOSCOPE. Projecting a new and beautiful series of Animated Pictures. Dixs Gaiety Company's New and Original First-Part, IN MOORISH HALLS. Prices - 3s, 2s and Is. Box Plan open.at H. M. Jones. Business Manager .. WILL. JAMESON Public Notices. WHY go to Christcburch for your Groceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest Seeded Raisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d per lb. New Elenie Raisins, 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.



Henry Stephenton SPECIAL ENTRY. TO-MORROW. TrrOUSEHOLD Furniture comprising-— 3 double iron Bedsteads, single Bed- j stead, spring Mat trasses, Chest Drawers, Tables, Occasional Table, i Austrian Chairs, two suites Furni ture, Solas, second hand Organ, sundries, etc. Also large quantity of seed and Table Potatoes, which must be cleared. HENEY STEPHENSON, 9 300 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1902 MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re ceived instructions from Mr J, Porter, stationmaster, Mount Somers, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, at his promises, Mount Somers, The whole of his FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. As Mr Porter is leaving the District, the whole of the Goods will be sold Without Reserve. Sale at 1 p.m. Particulars in future advertisement. HENRY SL'EPRENSON, 9 294 Auctioneer



Tenders Ashburton County Council. nnENDERS are invited for ejection of JL Footbridge over Bowyer'siStream at Staveley. § Plan and Specification at Council Office, and tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent in by 11 o'clock a.m. on Jsrd October. By order. § WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, Sept. 26, 1902. 9 299 PUBLIC NOTICES.



WANTED —Everyone requiring General Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. N.B.—The business is run on ready money lines throughout. Best teims are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being very small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. E. GIEBARD, Tancred Street.



: WE : THANK YOU. FOR T¥7 E are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling cut our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. Northcote § Hefford THE CORNER,



LOOK HERE ! New Prints, full width, fast colours, 3',d ; Checked Ginghams* and Zephyrs 6d, strong drills and galateas 6 id. All wool Dress Serges Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid; Holland and Muslin Aprons Is, women's Cashmere Hose Is, new Laces, 4 to fi inches wide, 2d, 3d, 3j-d a yard; Art Muslins from 3d, Lace Curtains from lsk^d, Chenille Table Covers, fringed and revers ible, 3s 6d, at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade.



JUST ARRIVED. — Men's all wool Colonial Suits 255, 29s 6d; Tweed Trousers 5s lid, superior quality do. do. 8s lid, strong Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, working shirts Is lid, merino under pants 1b lid, Samson braces Is, merino socks 6d, black and navy Cashmere socks is, fine lambs wool socks Is, heavy ribbed Colonial Socks 9d and Is. Splendid variety Derby Ties (bought at a big discount) 6d, 9d, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, usually Is to 2s 6d. Clearing lot soft felt hats at Is 6d, usually 3s lid, latest frame felts (black or brown) 4s lid, large size bush rugs 3s lid, E. GIBBARD, Tancred Street. 9295



BARING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1902. Preacher—Rev. C. H. Laws. \ i CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90 LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6d, 32s 6d, 37s 6d, 4'Js, 455, 50s, and 555, including New Easy, .F and N, Eclipse, Mouark, and Steams, with ball bearings. Gardening Tools of every description.—G. Meddins The Peoples' Ironmonger. "TV UN LOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 25s ; JL-P Eclipse Hand-made Silverton Covers, 22s 6d; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s ; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Swift Cycle Agents. '



Helpless with A Rheumatism ■ You've tried linimeate and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CURE YOURSELF with THE GREAT . .. CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALEJtB At. 3/6 tir Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The Thorofghb.red Stallion, FOBMOSAN By St. Leger-^Forme, by Nordenfeldt— Formo, by Sterlingworth —Pulchra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the CJ.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HARRY THOMPSON, 9 274 ' Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. I Smoke New Venus



WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. WE have in stock sheet celluloid for gear cases, etc. Price on appli. cation.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. THE " Steams" Ball Bearing Lawn Mower ; a child can push it. Prices from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agentyg, Tan cred Street. I Special Notice. FRUIT TREES. All Kinds. A Few Thousand Cupressus Macro* carpa, i and 2 year olds Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants. Good Eating and Seed POTATOES. JAS. PORTER, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 Smoke New Venus



Fredlander Eros Ltd. ASHBURTON YARDS. Tuesday, .^eptemler 30, 1902 WE shall offer at the above fixture on account of a client, - -i G%f\f\ JPat and Forward Wethers. X.6d\J\J Kf\f\ Good H°ssels- Also Fat aud Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 288 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive i entries. FRIEDLINDER BROS. Ltd. E. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. Commission Bonus. WE have pleasure in announcing that our annual balance for period end ing 31st August is completed, and, iv accordance with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per cent of the net commissions earned during the five months, commencing Ist April, 1902. Our many and valued Clients will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, and can be obtained on application at our West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situnted Offices to Let, in West Street, at low rental. . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Wanted, WANTED By young Man—Board and Residence. State terms and apply by letter to " Board," Mail Office. 9 298 AFTER Saturday, 27th September, Newman's Drag will stop running' nightly to Fairtou, and will only run on | Saturdays. 9 296 j OFFICE BOY.-Wanted, an Industrious and Eeliable Lad for our office. APPty by letter to Fbikdlandeb Bros., Ltd. 9 293 "T7U4ESH Oysters every evening. Last IJL week of the season at J. 11. Jewitt's. Telephone No 9(5. TVjpSSSRS FLETCHER BEOS, are giving JJOL eightpence per dozen for Fresh 1 Eggs, until further notice. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. "Vy ANTED KNOWN,—



Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter ? Why to J. T." COOCft'S of course. He always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and 1 find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Eailway, Station, and so handy to all Trains. EVEEY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and "Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. SALES may come and sales may go then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round* mvy H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing,, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the I rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash j Buyers of any amount over nine pence I worth. j



V^EANT & MOOEE have the most ' VTT splendid assortment of New Season's Prints and Muslins. WANTED KNOWN,— That .Potatoes are still going for 5s 6d per Sack, Pure Cane Sugar 2^d per lb, New Cu rrants sd, Eaisins 4|d, Sago 2d, Tapioca 2d, Finest Factory Butter, Three Bottles Sauce for Is; in fact all Groceries j at Bedrock Prices for Cash at j | ; J. T. COOCH'S. 1 r\ -HE Eoll of Honour, Defenders of the X Empire, resident in New Zealand. Just Published by the New Zealand Govern ment, Is. Bibles, great variety just to hand; Teachers' Bibles, two versions; Bibles explanatory, reference, and family ; Large and Small Type Bibles, various bind ings ; Prayer and Hymns, new editions; Dr Kirk's Works, new edition; Poets' Birthday Books, well bound; New Books, Magazines; A Plated Cornet, not quite new.—H. M. Jones.



WANTED-Every Lady to try a pair of Grant & Mooke's 6s 9d Glacie Shoes. Best value in Ashburton. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb ; ' New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old F>ga, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is :Extra fine new 1 Arabian Dates, 6d 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-Jlb i tins Preserved Apricots, lOd per tin ; Extra quality Peaches and Penrs, 8d per tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ! SPECIAL Line of light and dark Prints at 4id yard, at Grant i Moore's. i I(Tp 1 FINEST Fresh SeparatoTSut ® _Stl ter, Willowby Factory ; equal io other brands at Is 4d.—Cakson and Cj., Sole Agents. O'CALLAGHAN j Who put up the~ 'CALLAGHANj Fastest Time in the Great Warnambool-Melbourne Road Race ode his FAMOUS MASSEY-HARRIS, which machine is always to the front on the Road or Track. 9 204 f*~T\ AIR-TIGHT Bottles of Willowby VfJLJ Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills,' gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a 1 trial. 98 TIT ANTED Known-John Orr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity.



NEW Season's Dress Goods just to hand in all the latest shades and materials, at Grant and Moore's. Our usual bed rock prices. {gg 9 236



YATES' and Ninamo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. LARGE Size White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen 5 Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates I from 3s per dozen j 40 piece China Tea Sets, from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. KMIR 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 oi- 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerb Bros. WANTED to Sell—7 acre 3 good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, n6w stable ; yery neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W, Stonyer, THRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, JD Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms oheap edi tion, The War, causes arid conduct j Heads andHowtoEead Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot t 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. "\TATES' Reliable Garden Seeds. Season X JOO2. Collection of Choice Flower Seeds, 13 packets" for a Is. Vegetable Seeds—Beans, Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Tomato, Pumpkin, Turnip, Cucumber, Beet, Vege table Marrow—3d per packet, at John Orr and Co. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Sutton's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and Co. Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb, to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it i Glassware and Crockery, go to Strange's



"TT^E ARE B CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given _____ Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VJT' 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. ' SACKS. \\T ANTED—Good, Sound, Sec>nd-hand VV SACKS. Friedlander Bros;, Ltd. CHAFF. TT7 ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros,, Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. " SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice 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 Trust Money To Lend. TT7 E have sums ranging from .£2OO to .£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4 J and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.



SEED OATS. TT7 E have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats,J Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Lt». 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 Machine Diessed EYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd SALES may como 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. l Wanted Known; THAT we are selling last year's models Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Eeduction, as we are getting in a stock of this year's models. Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot. Furniture —The best place m Ashburton is, Stbange's '<



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN OER AND CO. Ironmongers and General Merchants, ASHBURTON ENGINEERS' fl^^^^^^^sSß^ " ANTrLS, I BEDSTEADS & BEDDING. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE BEDSTEADS 20s, 255, SCs each. SPEING MATTOESSES, all aiect. lALSO,— Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattressci *.



Dili*, PAINTS, V^RNISSS^, BBTJSHSS—-• Of the best makes only'at reduced prioas Osborne Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator, with. Lever Handleg.f We are selling these very desirable Hoes at| the low price of £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, Millward and Son and birtett and Fon, Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. We hold large Stocks of Rods, Waders, Flies, Artificial Baits, Gaffs, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony JOHN OUR AND Ca ASHBURTON 1 ; : -