PARLIAMENT.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, October 3 The House met at 2.30. MILITARY PENSIONS. An amendment was brought down by Governor's message in the Military Pen sions Bill, providing for cases in which the death of an officer of private occurs from otjier causes than wounds received in ac tion within twelve months after he is first certified to bo ill. The amendments were agreed to. APPROPRIATION BILf,. On the motion for the second reading of the Appropriation Bill, Mr Witheford urged the Government to take some action in the direction of settling returned troop- t ers on the Crown lands of the colony, and | so prevent them returning to South Africa to accept the tempting offers that had been made to them. He had received 130 letters from returnedjeoatingenters on this subject, and he hoped the Government would give an assurance that something would be

done. He did not think there I was any sincere desire on the parfc of the Lands Department to assist the people who wanted to settlo on the land. Mr Napier regretted that legislation had not been brought down to settle the lands held by the Assets Realisation Board. Mr Pirani complained that no Parlia mentary authority had been sought for the vote of ,£25,000 on the Supplementary Es timates for South African contingents. Mr Hogg spoke of the recent extensive landslip which had occurred in his district, deploring that no vote had been passed to give roads to enable settlers.blockedby this slip to get their produce to market. Sir J. G. Ward, in replying, said the question of settling returned troopers on the land was receiving the attention of the Go vernment. There was a scheme now in the hands of the Minister of Lands, but it would involve the expenditure of a large sum of money, and therefore required de liberation. The £25,000 vote alluded to by Mr Pirani was money paid to troopers, who after they had ceased to receive pay from the Imperial Government continued to receive it from the New Zealand Govern ment. With regard to what had been said by Mr Hogg, he had no doubt there was some misunderstanding, and that any pro ise made by the Minister would be kept. ! The second reading was agreed to. I

In Committee on the Bill considerable discussion took place on clause 19, which provides that the costs of the Licensing Committee elections may be recovered from the local authority, The clause was agreed to without amendment, and the Bill passed through Committee. On the motion for the third reading, Mr Hornsby regretted that the proposal by Sir J. G. Ward to amend clause 19 had Jnot been agreed to. Mr Laurenson urged the necessity for the cessation of borrowing and strict econ omy. . Messrs Syme3 and McNab also spoke I briefly. Mr T. MacKenzie regretted that the House bad not had more opportunity during the session to discuss land settlement. j Mr Jas. Allen, referring to tenders ' for the South African service, said it would have been advisable to restrict our wishes for the present to a cargo service. The extravagant provisions for passenger ac commodation might have been left out in the meantime. Reveiwing the financial position of the colony, he remarked that the balances at the end of the year were gradually decreasing, and in the course of time this state of things must leai to in creased taxation. We ought to proceed with more, caution than had been exhibited during the last two years. He strongly complained that the Government had not furnished the Bl return, which gives de tailed information regarding the finances of the colony. Mr Hogg pointed out that the amount voted during the session for roads and bridges was only one-sixth of the amount appropriated for railways, and he contended the vote for roads and bridges should be at least one-third of that for railways.

Mr W.Fraser hoped the Cabinet would very soon give authority for the expenditure of a large number of votes on the Estimates, because unless the money was spent early in the spring it would be useless, Sir William Russell entered a final protest against our heavy public Works expenditure. He was afraid the country did not realise that this must result soonor or later in increased taxation. The colony ought not to commit itself for any length of time to any steamship company for a South African service.

Mr Haselden complained that while money was poured out on luxuries, it was very difficult to get votes for roads and bridges. Mr Pirani pointed to the necessity that existed for some alteration in our present system of finance. Full details of expendi ture should be given, so that members . could see how the money had been spent. He acknowledged the extreme courtesy that • had always been extended to him by Par liament. At 6.15 o'clock the House adjourned till . 7.30 o'clock. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. APPEOPBIATION BILL Sir J, G. Ward, in replying on the motion for the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, said the estimated revenue and expen diture for the year left a large margin on the proper side. The condition of the finances in some of the Australian States had been pointed to as a lesson to this coun try, but in reply to that he pointed out that the circumstances and conditions of the Commonwealth were altogether differ ent from ours, and the financial position there was not comparable with that existing here. He deprecated the predictions that the colony was on the road to financial ruin and disaster, and said !there was not the slightest founda tion for such a statement. The Customs revenue continued buoyant, the returns for the last month showing an increase of 4*22,000, as compared with the correspon ding month last year. The comparative revenue from beer for the same period dis olosed an increase of £600, and tbe rail way receipts also showed an increase. .These figures were the strongest [and best answer to the gloomy forebodings preached by some members of the Opposition. With regard to the complaints about the non appearance of the Bl returns, Sir Joseph said that the paper was not yet printed, but would be forwarded to every member of Parliament before the elections. It had been delayed by the block of work in the Government printing office. As soon as details of tenders for the South African service were received from the Agent-Gene ral the Government would consider whether any "were suitable, and he hoped they would i be able to arrange for a service, even if ' only for a short period, in order to give the system a trial. In conclusion, he re iterated that the revenue in all tha public departments was buoyant, and there was not the slightest ground for fearing that any increase in taxation was necessary, On the contrary, during the session the Government had remitted .£25,000 oftaxa tionjin onejlump sum, and had also made considerable concessions in the railway charge •. The Bill then passed its final stages. •' •■ V QUESTIONS. Ministers answered the questions on the Order Paper while the House was n waiting the return of the Appropriation Bill from the Legislative Council. They stated, that it'was not at present intended to grant any concession in railway freights on frozen ' meat"; that the ' AgenjrGeneraJ ' was at] mesent enquiring as to the "prospects for j extending a profitable direct trade to the West Coast of England aud Scotland; that Cabinet would consider Ihe whole question of encouraging returned troopers to settle upon Crown lands. APPROPRIATION BILL. At 10.5 o'clock the Speaker announced that the Appropriation Bill received the Governor's assent. FELICITATIONS. Sir J. G. Ward said he desired, on behalf of the House, to express the pleasure members had experienced in sitting under the presidency of Sir Maurice O'Rorke as Speaker. -For length of service his Parlia mentary record was unequalled in the Australasian colonies, and members fully

appreciated the strictly impartial way in which he had always carried out his high and responsible duties. It would be of immense satisfaction to members to see him again returned to the House.

Sir M;»ur cc O'Rorke, in acknowledging the con-pliuient that had been paid him, sriid he felt much stronger in health of late, but he would reserve his final determina tion as to whether he would again seek to enter Parliament until he could consult his constituents. Throughout his career as spuaker his sole endeavour had been not for the exercise of power, but; for the mainten ance of the high reputation of the House. Ha remarked that he had never seen the business go move smoothly than in the session just closing, Sir .T. G. Ward, also on behalf of mem bers, wished every success and prosperity to the retiring members—Messrs Hutcheson Pirani, and Carucross. Those three gentlemen made appropriate speeches in reply. The motion for adjournment was carried by 21 votes to 19, ami the session finally closed at 10.35 o'clock.

The Shearers' Dispute.

THE AGREEMENT ARRIVED AT. At Saturday's sitting of the Arbitration Court, in Christchurch, Mr C. E. Cal cutt, on behalf of the sheep-owners, stated that a further conference had been held, and an agreement had been arranged with the Shearers' Union, which was to continue in force till July, 1905. His Honour said that as soon as the | Sheep-owners' Association had been reg'ts : tered the Court would be able to give the agreement the force of an award, but there was, meanwhile, no reason why the agree ment should not be worked on both partiee. Mr Calcutt thanked the Court for the help it had given in the case.

His Honour said the Court possessed large powers, but it was also conciliatory in its essence, .and much preferred to see a spirit exhibited in favour of conciliation in preference to compulsion, and he was pleased to see an agreement had been ar rived at without any judical intervention on the part of the Court. The registration could be ratified before the Court left Christchurch. The following is the next of the agree ment arrived at between tha parties to the dispute: 1. That the shearer with all reasonable despatch all the sheep the employer or his agent shall require him to shear, as may be agreed upon before the commencement of shearing, in good time and workmanlike manner, and to the satisfaction of the em ployer or his agent. 2. The hours of shearing shall be from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., or from 5.40 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., with intervals for meals and smokos, as shall be mutually agreed upon by the shed manager and the shearers' re presentative. Shearing to stop at 4 p.m. on Saturdays, except in the case when 48 hours and 20 minutes wsrk has been done before noon, in which case work may be stopped then. When shearing wet ewes the shed manager may alter the smokos and extend the hours to the ex tent of one hour, in order to complete a cut-out.

3. The price for shearing by machine to be 15s 6d per hundred, with rations, price for hand shearing to be 16s 8d per hundred, with rations, the rate for stud sheep to be as per arrangement. 4. That the price for shearing rams (over 12 months old) be double. 5. That the employer pays on demand 75 per cent, of wages earned. 6. That exchange be added to all cheques and orders. 7. That all sheep shorn be paid for in full. 8. That no shearer be compelled to shear wet sheep or cancered sheep. 9. That the person in charge of the shed on behalf of the employer or such other person as the employer may see fit to appoint, shall be the person to decide all questions arising under this agreement, and ; that his decision upon all such questions, sha'l be final, wet sheep excepted. 9a. That a representative be elected by the shearers, such representative and the person in charge of the shed to bo the res ponsible persons to settle any dispute arising as to wet sheep. Before starting shearing the person in charge of the shed shall have thi; option to seiecb a shearer or the wool-classer, who shall act as referee in the event of their not agreeing. Provided the owner in case he considers the sheep too W9b shall be at liberty to turn them out.

10. That no shearer enter a catching pen after the bell rings. 1 1. That all sheep be taken carefully from the catching pen, and that no cross bred sheep be legged out. 12. That all sheep shall be carefully handled in taking them from the catching pens, as already stipulated, and also while on the board; no shearer shaH kick or ill use the sheep. 13. That the employer finds free grazing for one horse for each shearer. 14. That the employer finds, free of cost, one grindstone to every eight or part of eight shearers. 15. That in sheds where machines are used, the employer shall find the necessary machinery and oil, the shearer pay for combs and cutters at cost price. J6. That sufficient food of good quality be supplied to the men by the employer. 17. That the dining-room be sufficiently lighted each evening till nine o'clock p.m. 18. No obscene language to be allowed in the sheds.

19. Any person absenting himself from work without leave or without proper rea sonable grounds, or found bringing intoxi cants on to the station, may be treated by the employer as having committed a breach of agreement-

20. That the employer shall be free to employ, and shearers shall be free to accept employment, whether belonging to shearers' or other unions or not, without favour, molestation, or intimidation on either side.

21. In case the shearer turns out a sheep badly cut or insufficiently tarred, he shall at once sew and tar such waunds in his pen, or otherwise treat Jor dress such sheep as directed by the person in charge of the shed, but do shearer shall be required to tar his sheep in other casea. 22. The shearer shall not be allowed to kick or otherwise injure or illuse any sheep, and in case ho seriously injures any sheep, he shall immediately report same to the person in charge of the shed. 23. Where harrowing is allowed, the man who shears the sheep shall roll up the fleece and sweep the board, and no sheep so shorn shall be counted to any shearer. | 24. Where more than 25 per cent of the sheep require digging, they shall be dagged I before coming into the shed, if possible, where dagging is found necessary, and done by the shearers, the percentage dagged shall be puid for tit the rate of 2s 6d por hun dred, where that percentage exceeds 25 per cent. Any question regarding the daggiug of sheep shall be decided, as other disputes which may arise, as provided in clause 9 of this agreement. 25. Where the sheep-owner engages a contract cook, provisions of clause 16 shall apply, > , , • 26. This agreement to remain force until July, 1905.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association — By Electric T.ejegraph Auckland, October G On Saturday night the premises of Mr Ganderton, chemist, and a suburban Post Office were entered by burglars, and the safe removed and dymanited; £26 was stolon. On Sunday morning the premises of Mr Slaney, jeweller, Queen Street, were burglarised. Constable Doyle, noticing the premises open, found a man just outside with eight silver watch chains in his pos session. He gave the name John Darby, when arrested. Other minor burglaries have taken place elsewhere. j Thomas Johnston, aged 43, was injured in felling a tree at Pukekohc, and he died in the hospital. George Thomas, aged 65, storekeeper at Avondale, died suddenly while talking to bis wife at his fireside.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOUEISN. United Pross Assoeklion Ky Electric Telegraph - Copyright (Received October 6, 9.10 a.m.) THE COAL FAMINE IN AMEEICA. London, Oct. 5 The Into* colonial Mercantile Marine Company announce the purohn.se in Eng land of 5",000 tons of domestic coal to bo used in relieving the suffering 1 poor in America and for supplying the public in stitutions. President Roosevelt continues his eiloi ts to mediate on the basis of the miners' return to work on the understand ing that Congress considers their grievan ces. DISASTER AT A SHOW. Owin-1 to soats in a show tent at St. Louis, Missouri, collapsing, 1500 were pre cipitated to the ground, 200 injured, some fatally. TURKS AND BRIGANDS. Constantinople, Oct. 5 ' Some Turks had an unsuccessful en counter with brigands in Thessaly, under the notorious Pharmaks. Their commander was wounded, and five killed. ANARCHISTS AT WORK IN COPEN HAGEN. Copenhagen, Oct. 5 The police have discovered an Italian Anarchist conspiring against the life of the Dowager Empress of Russia. A number of ' Russian'detectives have arrived to assist iv j guarding her.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1902



j Fr edlanderJPros Ltd. I TINWALD YARDS. j Tuesday, October 7, I 9° 2 j "|^7"E shall offer at the above fixture oil V ¥ account of a client, — I*2f\f\ afc aU(I i'orwftrd Wethers. 6d%J\J Kf\f\ Good llo^els- Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. \ R. FKIEDLANDEE, [ lo 11 Auctioneer



I WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HO lIS N FAIR TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, For which we shnll be pleased to receive I entries. \ FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. / E. FRIEDLANDER, ' 9 301 Auctioneer. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in "West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TIS7 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. CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. TINWALD YARDS. Tuesday Next, ( ctober 7. WE shall offer on account of a Client,— "I Fat and Forward HOGGETS. Well woolled and just off turnips. Also Fat and Storo Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. 1 T. F. GIBSON, Manager, i 10 43 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer j ENTERTAINMENTS. ______ ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL, Ashburton. ONE NIGHT ONLY, Wednesday, October 8, 1902 MONTGOMERY'S ENTERTAINERS, j A Majestic Scene of Glittering Pomp and ' Dazzling Splendour. i Magnificent Set of Moving Pictures of tho ' most interesting events attending the CORONATION OF.HIS MAJESTY, KING EDWARD VII. A magnificent displny, unparalleled in the history of the world. Decorated London. The Impressive Scenes at Westminster Abbey. The Royal Procession through London. The Great iStato Coach containing the King and Queen. A most Brilliant Assemblage of Emperors, Kings, Princes and Nobles from all parts of the world. The Great Nuval Review at Spithead. The Great Colonial Review before Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales. New Zealand's Premier. ■ Beautiful and startling Biograph Novel- J ties—the greatest acts of the civilised world. Beautiful Songs and Story Ballads of England and America, illustrated by magnificent Picture Tableaux, by Edmund Montgomery, the London Ballad Singer. Mr Bob Hall, Mr Fred Gibson, Mr Harold Tincent, Mi'.Jno. Oakley, Miss Francos Beverley. Prices, 3s, 2s, Is. Touring Manager, GEO. CATHRO. 10 33 pinna iiinii») n i < i iiifrortja-rrnTßrrnfirr PUBLIC NOTICES. The Annual Tea Meeting OF THE ASHBURTON PEESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WILL take place in the Oddfellows' Hall, On Thursday, 9th October Tea on the Tables at 5.30. Addresses and Good Musical Programme for the After Meeting. Tickets, Is6d, from all Members of Com mittee. 9 21 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL?" "T^TOTICE is hereby given that at a J3l Special Meeting of the above Council held on FRIDAY, the 3rd day of October, 1902, a resolution was passed making a Special Order dissolving the Boards of the South Eakaia and Mount Hutt Eoad Districts, and making provision for the election of new Boards; and that such resolution will be submitted for confirma tion at a meeting of the Council to be held on TUESDAY, tho 4th day of November, 1902. at 11 a.m., at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, and will be open to public inspec tion every week day, during office hours, up to the 4th November. The Special Order, if passed, will take effect immediately upon its passing. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 10 52 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. T^TOTICE is hereby given that, at a _13! Special Meeting of the above Council ! held on Friday, the 3rd day of October, I 1902, a resolution was passed making a 1 Special Order altering the boundaries of the S6uth Rakaia and Mount Hutt Ridings of the County of Ashburton, so as to make them coterminous with the recently altered boundaries of the Sputh Bakaia and Mount Hutt Eoad Districts; and that such resolu tion will be submitted for confirmation at a. meeting of the Council to foe held on TUESDAY, the 4th day of November, 1902, at 11 a.m., at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, and will be open to public inspec tion every week day, during office hours, up j to the 4th November. | The Special Order, if passed, will come •into force upon its being gazetted accord ing to law. By order. P. MAINWAEING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 10 51 _______ i rr\RY HAEDLEY BROS, for up-to-date X Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Strange's



! AUSTRALIAN- United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Received October 6, 9.36 a.m. Eight Hours Demonstration. Sydney, October 6 It is fine weather for the eight hours a day celebrations. Fifty-one Trades Unions participated in the procession. The Kembla Mine. The fire block 12 is under control; the workings are now free from fumes. Work was resumed this morning. Railway Reform in Victoria. Melbourne, October 6 Severe railway reforms are to be initiated. The Minister has already ordered the abolition of free passes to officers of other Departments using the railways. Ho will have the cost debited to the Departments concerned. The free pass system is valued at £48,000 per annum. PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES. Military Spoils, i i i : Military Sports. nnHE Public are invited to Military Sports to be held on THURSDAY Next, at Lagmhor, at 2 p.m. No charge will be made, but collection will be taken in aid of Prize Fund. 10 60 LOST. ~|~ OST — LAMP SOCKET, between Mr D. Thomas's Office and Tinwald. Finder please return to Mr D. Thomas's Office. ■ _ 10 47 NOTICE. ! BURTNCr my absence from AshburtoD, on my electioneering campaign, MR C. J. TAYLOR takes over the duties of Manager of the Ashburlon " Standard." JOSEPH IVESS, 10 53 Proprietor. NOTICE Bank Holiday. ■VfITEDNESDAY, the Bth October, 1902 (LABOUR DAY), will be observed as a Bank Holiday by Banks throughout New Zealand. 10 50 ASHBURTON County Racing Club. •VTOMINATIONS for all Handicaps J3l for the above Club's Spring Meeting close with the Secretary TO-NIGHT, (OCTOBER 6th), at 9 p.m. A. A. FOOKS, 10 56 Secretary. Methven Library. A CONCERT and BALL will be held in th c Methven Schoolroom on FRIDAY Evening, the 10th inst., in aid of the funds of the Methven Public Library. Admission to Concert—ls each adult; to Ball—Gents 5s each, Ladies free. Refresh ments provided. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Music for the Dance— Terris's Band. _____ 1055 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. FRIDAY, the ioth OCTOBER, ■X7TTILL be the last day for receiving School Fees at the reduced rate. CHARLES BRADDELL, 10 31 Secretary. As Cream to Skimmed Milk. npHERE'S a big difference between cream _I_ and skimmed milk, and there's just about the same difference between SURA TURA and other TEA S. You're buying the best Tea when you i SURATURA buy Suratura Tea. You're i TEA. buying pure, honest Tea, I too. Suratura "is a Tea that pleases. Iv reaches the " fussy " spot of the palate and gives satisfaction. The strength is just right, but you must brew; it right Use a little less of Suratura than other teas when making tea. The bouquet is delicious, and the purity is unquestioned. Suratura is a perfect and p.uro Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - J. W. Lill, Dunsandel ! J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds ~~7:- STANDiSH AND PREECE ~ Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. Smoke New Venus



Wanted. ASHBURTON Musical Union.—An Extraordinary General Meeting (Or chestral and Choral) will be held in our Rooms, Tuesday, 7th inst., at 8 p.m. Special business.—E. Makchestbr, Hon. Secretary. 10 32 BOYS' Knicker Odd Pants from 3s to 4s 6d, in all sizes.—Grant and Moore, Saunders' Buildings. ERESH Crayfish, also all kinds of fresh Fish and Oysters (last of season), by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, Havelock Street. Telephone 9f\ \\J ANTED to Sell-Good farm of 200 •? \ acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. 1 can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. DUN LOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 255; Eclipse Hand-made Silverton Covers, 22s Gd; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Swift Cycle Agents, "VpEW SPRING GOODS now showing. _Li New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot .Warehouse, East street. WE have in stock sheet celluloid for gear cases, etc. Price on appli- I cation.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. "m/TESSES FLETCHER BEOS, are giving _t_l_ sevenpence per dozen for Fresh , 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. LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s Gd, 32s 6d, 37s 6d, 40s, 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. • '-j FINEST Fresh Separator But ! A® ter, Willowby Factory; equal ito other brands at Is 2d.—Carson and Co., Sole Agents I -T^TEW BOOKS-The Herons, McGlusky; J3I Dwellers by the River, The Virginian, The Unspeakable Scot, God's Foundling, Hookey; The Conquest of the Charlotte, The Bond of Empire, The Work of the Sor cerers, The Diary of a Goose Girl, The His tory of Sir Richard Calmady, Cheap edi tions of The Prisoner of Zenda, The Paper 3 of Tatterly, Massavins, Hamoris Match, ( and many others.—H. M. Jones. WANTED - All Tennis Players Cricketers, and Sportsmen, to try a pair of our new Combination Brace Belt. This has all the quali ties of an ordinary Brace, and can be adjusted at will into a Belt—Grant & Moore, Saunders' Buildings. I : I ~]^T"O more ill-health if you wear the 1 JJ^I famous Health Flannel suitable for I Ladies' and Children's Summer wear at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d and Is 10d per yard. Grant & Moore, Saunders' Buildings. THE "Steams" Ball Bearing Law Mower; a child can push it. Price . from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan . cred Street. i.— . _ LOOK HERE ! New Prints, full width, fast colours, 3£d ; Checked Ginghams and Zephyrs 6d, strong drills and galateas 6kl. All wool Dress Serges Js 3d, Is 6d, Is lid; Holland and Muslin Aprons Is, women's Cashmere Hose Is, new Luces, 4 to fi inches wide, 2d, 3d, 3sd a yard; Ait Muslins from 3d, Lace Curtains from lsS£d, Chenille Table Covers, fringed and revers ible, 3s 6d, at i GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Taucrecl Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED— EveryonerequiringGeneral Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tuncred Street. N.B.—The business is run on read? money lines throughout. Best teims are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being vory small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. E. GIB BAR D, Tancred Street. IVTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. _Ll New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. Talk —Sing—Play" THE 1902 Model Phonograph to hand, direct from Edison's, per s.s. Titania. Also 200 new process Moulded Records. Beaubif ally loud, clear, and natural. Inspection invited. A; T H. WILLIAMS, East Street. WANTED Known-That Kerr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51b box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Kerr Bros., Burnett street TXT ANTED Known—John Orr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity. HENRY GARNEE; late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. / <_? f*~T\ Bottles of Willowby %y£J Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. \ i | jIARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty Jl_ of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Button's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and Co. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest |prices.— Carson and Co. -^TT ANTED KNQW N,— = Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why tp J. T, COQCH'S of course, He alvyays gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway Station, and so handy to all Trains. YATES' Reliable Garden Seeds. Season 1902. 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 JfpKik Orr and Co. WHY go to Chriatcimreh fox your Groceries, when you can buw *•" as low and in some cas P * \ OVTGr J * th Chnstchurch Prices. P i ease Note.-Finest Seeded Raising, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per Ib, New Valencia Raisins 4d per Ib. New Eleme Raisins, 5Jd per 1b 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, and all other goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Sunplv Stores. • ' iv j _OO REGARD to anyone who gives oWfi* such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who. deliberately let our horses out of paddock corner of William and Tancred Street — Fletcher Bros., Cash, Supply Storey



Government Notices NEW ZEALAND "EAILWAYS. LABOR DAY. Bth OCTOBER. nnilE Goods Shed at Lyttelton, Christ -&. church, Ashburton, and Timaru will be CLOSED. 10 27 • BY ORDER. Wanted, WANTED— Grazing for 7bout~T6oO Hoggets,—Nicoi.l Bros. 10 58 WANTED — Situation as Housekeeper. Good references. Apply to G.E., Guakdun Office. . 10 49 WANTED, at once—A Lady Help where no servant is kept. Salary, .£4O a year. Apply Mrs T. Eolutt, Ash burton. , 10 59 WILL the person who was seen to pick up a £10 Note please return to the Guardian Office, as the number is known. A Eeward is offered. 10 48 SALVATION ARMY.—Adjutant Flana gan, of Christchurch, will give a recital of his Prison Experience To-night.— W. H. Beets, Ensign. 10 54 TO LET—Blacksmith's Shop in Baring Square, near Post Office, lately in occupation of Mr A. Childs.—Apply John Ore and Co., East Street, Ashburton. j 10 i FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old j Figs, 5d per lb, 3lbs for Is ; Extra fine new I Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, lflb packet, lid, 1 very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and . Pears, 9d per lb; Apricots, lOd per lb ; 2£lb ; tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin j Extra j quality Peaches and Pears, lOd per tin.— ; Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. j "I" ARGE Size White and~Gold China ,JU Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, ] 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups i and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates ] from 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets j from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Bros., [ Cash Supply Stores. FUNERAL NOTICE. j mHE Friends of the late Mr Frederick ! JL John Eickards are respectfully in -1 formed that his Funeral will move from his • late residence, Terraca Farm, Riverside, on WEDNESDAY, Bth inst., at 12 noon, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., Undertakers. (No flowers.) 10 57 T. Bullock T0 LET  SMALL Cottage, fronting the Beach Koad, together with half an acre of i land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. BOTCHER'S SHOP. To Let, at a Low Eental, BUTCHER'S Shop, formerly occupied by Mr W. H. Eobinson, situated in the Triangle, fronting the Wakanui Eoad, and not far from the Post Office. Possession in a few days. T. BULLOCK. , WATEETON. FOR SALK. 2 ACRES 3 Roods, being Lots 1, 4, 5, and others, Waterton Township. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SAL E~ "TOWELLING of seven rooms, verandah, JLJ'. detached washhouse, small stable, etc.; well situated in Cox street. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application I _ i ___ L ____ 'J. BULLOOK. FOR SALE, at a Low Price.—Cottage Property, well situated on East Belt; high, dry, and healthy, being Lot 75, con taining -\- acre, with four-roomed cottage thereon. The owner is selling on account of having purchased another property. T. BULLOCK. ! Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. AS my lease expires on October 15th, 1902, I request that all moneys owing to me be paid at once to prevent further proceedings. All accounts due by me are requested to be furnished at once. C. SMITHEL, senr. 10 9 Carpenter, East Street. "Isiiburton A. & P. Association. Exhibitors of Salt Butter A T the Forthcoming SHOW, are noti fied that all Exhibits must be in the hands of the Secretary, by 6 p.m. on SATURDAY Next, October 11th. ' W. SIMPSON, ! 10 61 Secretary. : WE : THANK YOU. FOR are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price of ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in huying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. i Northcote § Hefford THE CORNER,



ALLENTON SUBURBAN DISTRICT. TO LET. DWELLING of five rooms with con veniences, also small stable, trapshed, etc., together with two acres of good tend, conveniently situated in Charles Street,' (near the Woollen Factory. ''■ ■ ' ■■ ■■ 'I; BULLOCK, Agent



JOHN QRR AND CO. JOHN OER AND CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST, Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s 8d per tin, 8s 6d per case. (Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per Ib 2|d, TOlb bag 14s M. FLOUE at Lowest Prices- OIL-Hair Oil, per bottle ... 0 6 o^v.r} ■, Salnd Oil, 5d and ..." 010 251b Bag .. ..as 3d Castor (Morton's), 5d and 010 ,X " " •• 6s od Lucca, C and B, large ■.. 2 4 100b,, .. .. ii. 6d ACID-Coutts'aceticlsoland 211 2001b » " ' ..22s Tarfcaric, per 1b .. iio Citric Crystals, per 1b ... 2 6 — - STAECH-Eeckett'speVbox .. o 8 FEUIT- S; ger>B " -o° 5 New Currants per lb ... 0 5 \ Coleman's, loose, per lb 0 6 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 07 ! Washing Soda, per lb .. 0 1 „ Baisins (Eleme) .. 05£ "Whiting " .. .** 0 1 „ Seeded Kaisins .. 0 7 NUTS—Walnuts, per lb "* ".'. o 6 „ "Layer Figs .. .. 0 8 Barcelona , *' 0 8 „ Cooking Figs . ..0 7 Soft-shell Almonds *.* 010 „ Dried Apricots .. 010 Almonds, cooking, per lb 1 2 „ „ Peaches ... 09 I „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 „ „ Pears ... 09 | Jelly Powders, assorted .. ofi „ „ Apples ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— „ Pruneß  08' Edmond's, large tins „ Oil Chef, large tins '  010 — Nash's large till . no BLACKING- °. FISH— DandM.perdoz .. o4} Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 AT per tin  0' 2 Kippered,, .. 010 m . ®"88. ' per tin •• 1■ 0 „ In Tomato Saucq.. 030 BLACKLEAD- Eed, 8 for 1 0 £ebra, per doz .« 0 9 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 Nixey s, per doz ». Q $ Salmon steak „ .. 10™, Dome, per doz .. # I „ flats „ .. 010 lectric StovoPolish, per tin ... 0 I „ good „ .. 0 8 Jwaehne, per tin -.. oft Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 "Jazenne, per tin ;. <j §. Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 J!jSg Preservativo, Norton's per tin 4 tf Sardines „ „ 0 9 n . JJ°£, ton's 3-««Hon tins .. 2 | Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 V Af MEAL- Gore, per 251b bag 4 0 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 atiua. per bag ... .. •' 1 f Sardines, large .. 010 enJd«»a, p«r bag .. ... i 0 . Germmia, per bag ... ..1 Q Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14lb box 510 Qu»ter Oats, per packet .. 810 9 Packets for 10 Oats, per packet  0 9 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 P'«Eeived Ginger, in jars ... 010 , .. perib .. o « ._ Curne Powder, C and B .. 011 PEEL- Capers, C a nd B .. ou Lemon, per lb .. 0 7r& wwas'£ s ' er lb. ■ ..0 8 Citron, per lb .. 14 cQß^^nhT d°Z - °2 * Mixed, per lb .. 0 8 ° r FLOU?-, , Per 71b Tin ..3 9 frown and Poison's per lb  0 7 feaxon, per lb  o 3 Maizena, per lb ... o 7 CANDLES— Haricot Beans, per lb . '.. o3* Wax,perlbG^d,bybox .. OG] %°°*" fe'b,, •• 03* Colonial, per lb,si by box 0&I CRLAM OF TAETAR- ¥ Price's (English) per lh .. 0 7 n , Morton s, per lb .. 1 3 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 010 SALTS- ***^lb "" ° 3 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 Split Peas .. .. 0 2 v , .'• , , - 0 5 1 JiiXtract of Beef (Liebig's) .. 19 GOLDEN SYEUP, 21b Tin 7d, 41b tin 18, matptt^ " " X 9 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin pif^~ QWT ,  5s 9d, 561b tin 11s PlauJ ß , per packet ... 04 TEEACLE,2lbtin6d,4lbtinls,7lbtinls innn-f P h L - " °l 0 9<j WOO s per box 4d, a.oz .. .6 10 Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 £*?*}' Pe, r do 2 ..0 10 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 -afeties, large ... 0 8 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 MACCAKONT *™ A, *' I 3 MortonVper tin « 6 MA^A^>NI, per lb .. p. 6 r per 41b box .. 1 in PEPPER,- VERMICELLI, ber lb ' .. 0 6 JSmS :: :: 11 <^^^^«t**o>.&L"/ 111 lib Tins .. ... 1 4 " * 9 „ lib tin 3 3 HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 ■ H Hops, per lb .. 10 Ca J ls ™> llb •• 210 Ginger (whole) per lb .. 14 Cadbury b, *lb .. 0 10^ Brown Sugar, per lb .. 02^ , „ *"... L •• 1 8 Corks, per doz .. 0 2 3.^^10,^4^, SAUcfl bottles for '.'. .}l CHOckATE-Cadbury's ilb C>e ' 0 ? „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 Robinson s Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 „ Mellor's, large bottle .. 1 3 . m " Patent Groats, per tan 0 9 ;, L and P,lar|e bottle .. 2 6 g^-^ Illbmaid Pcrtia .. 07* PlCKLEs!^sorted, per bottle V. 010 -Coru£ d B?^ SPiced **** ■»* Capt White's, per bot 2 6 .. E, oast «eef, per in 1 0 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 010 &heep s 1 ongues (Fairfield), tin 1 2 „ Eeckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 Ox Tongue, per tm .. 3 6 „ square, per lb 010 Ea^it and Bacon per tin .. .1 0 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 06 g0 ™ted HaiD > Per fcm ..0.3 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 r, <  , o , , Linoleum Eeviver, per bottle ..10 Best Alm°Q<* Scented, per b« 010 Linoline per bottle ... 10 " w ■ . 0 8 Tan Oil .. .. 10 .?•■. " » 0 6 Quick Shine, per tin.. .. 0 6 m1??0^ ? er .J" •• 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) .. 0 5 Z?**Z' 4ina. bo3C - 10 „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Monkey, per lar .. 0 6 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 . &apoho, per bar ■ .... 06 v VINEGAE, Champion's, per bottle 010 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, : fiSSaSSSBI $ 6 Disin^nt Fluid, 6dand V! I I Maypole Soap, per cake ® ..0 6 Juno Tobacco, per stick ■,' MUSTARD, D.S.F,4's .. 0 6 n ?d,perlb .. 5 0 1 p s qlO Carriage Candles, Gd, Bd, lOd, " " l's " i« Price's per lb,  0 10. ;; ;; £i» f ,*««;• I I essence^ SALT, Dairy, 71b bag ..  0 8 C and B, assorted ... 0 9 141b bao- 1 4 Colonial, assorted .. 0 5 I Fine, per cwt. " '.4 3 JAMS—lib tins per doz ... 4 3 Saltpetre per lh ... 0 6 Raspberry, per tin  6 6 Linseed, whole, per lb ..0 3 Strawberry .. 0 6 T ground, per lb 0 4 Preserved Baspberry, 2Jlb tin» 1 O Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 10 Strawberies, „ 10, Easpberry Syrup, per bottle ... 1 3 T . o Tomatoes „ 010 Lemon Squaih, per bottle .. 10 Icing Sugar, per lb .. 0 6 Fruit Brinks (assorted) ... 10 pastor do 0 6 Lemonade Crystals ..0 9 Kennet (Vissier s) per bofc 0 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren 1 .. 2 0 i I - ||w| ' | JOHN OER AND (k ASHBURTON ' y '.j, .$t .•■'■