charged rent at ,£lO. There were other reasons besides this why farmers would not improve their properties. What would have happened if the people of Great Britain nationalised all the. bind there about 40 years ago. Great Britain would now perhaps be 40 millions in debt. DIRECT TAXATION. The first taxation they had in New Zealand was Sir George Grey's Land Tax, which was put on real property. When Sir George went out and" Sir John Hall too!c office, they had what was called the "Property Tax, which gave much dissatisfaction. When the present Government came into power this tax was abolished, the Land and Income Tax was instituted, by which every person who had an income of over £300 por annum was taxed. It seemed to him that no matter what occupation a man followed, the tax should be on his income. They would see that the taxation was heavy on land every way. He maintained that all industries—and he contended that settle ment on the land was an industry— should be taxed on an equitable basis. The annual value was the principle on which land should be taxed. BORROWING. He would now deal with the question of borrowing, which was arousing considerable interest at the present time. A good many people were calling out that there was too much borrowing and indiscriminate spend ing. About the latter, he could not say much, but if they could borrow at 3 per cent., and lend the money at 3| per cent., he said it was a good thing to borrow. If the Government did not borrow, private individuals would have to do it, and at a higher rate of interest than the Govern ment could do it at. RAILWAYS AND BOADS. If the railway z were not pushed on the country could not be opened up, and pro duce could not be bought cheaply to the markets. The vote last session for roads was half a million. The man who takes up land has to pay for his own roads, and as this money was chiefly spent in the North Island, this is a direct tax. He thought it would be a better policy to obtain land for settlement where the country was well supplied with roads and railways, instead of in the North Island. They were clearing away and burning to ashes forests in the North Island, to make room for settlement, and he thought that in destroying the forests they worn destroying a valu able heritage The railway charges were all over the colony very unequal, but . he wished particularly to draw their atten tion to the charges on the Christchurch- Lyttelton line. He gave several instances of unequal freights on the Canterbury railways, showing that the whole of the Canterbury had to contribute to the cost of the Lyttelton tunnel. Sir Joseph Ward was as good a Minister of railways as they could get, but he could not please every one. He thought a Parliamentary Com mission should be set up to put the railway charges on a uniform scale. OLD AGE PENSIONS. The old age pension scheme, which was talked of at the last election was now an accomplished fact, but he contended now, as he had done three years ago, that 7s per week was too little. He had advocated before that the pension should start at 7s per week, but increase with the age of the pensioner till it reached 10s 6d per week. VAEIOUS BtATTEES. They knew that the Fire Insurance Com panies were making great profits, and some said that the insurance should be done by the Government. A State insurance scheme had been put forward, but its provisions were too drastic. He did not think the Government should have a monopoly of insurance. He thought a State Bank j would be a good thing, and he gave some j details of how he thought such an insti tution should worked. They remembered the condition the Bank of New Zealand was ' in a few years ago. If the Bank had been allowed to smash them, the country would not yet have recovered from the shock. But j the Government had stepped in, and backed ] the Bank to the extent of "about .£2,000,000, ! nnd its credit was restored. He saw by the Bank's last balance sheet that there had ] been a profit of =£200,000 on the year's j working, and a dividend was being paid. A i State Bank should work indapendent of the j Government of the day. He did not think there should be. any exchange on cheques within the colony. They had now heard his views on the j principal topics of the day. There were so j far three candidates for them to select from. I He had liyed in the district for many years, j and he thought he had a good idea of what the district required, and if he was returned he would look after £heir interests to the | best of his ability. If returned his great object would be to keep all classes on a level. (Applause.) The Chairman then said that Mr Wilson would be pleased to answer questions which the meeting might put to him, and in reply to which he said he did not believe in giv ing preference to any one man more than another in taking tip land. He did not deal with the question of Bible in schools in his address, but he did not believe the State should interfere with religion, but confine itself to the ordinary education. The ques tion of religion was one for the parents and clergymen to deal with, (Applause.) He would approve of the question being dealt with by a referendum. If State control of the liquor traffic was instituted, he thought the Government should purchase all exist ing breweries and licensed houses. He did not propose to allow anything for the privi lege of trade. On the motion of Mr Haslett, seconded by Mr McLean, a hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to Mr Wilson for bis able address, and a similar compliment fco the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

OBITUARY.

Mr Kenneth Qamsron, who has resided at | Promote for the past three years, passed away, after a short illness, early on Sunday morning. The late Mr Cameron was born in Inverness in 1832, and was a son of Cap tain William Cameron, of the 79th High landers. When a youth, Mr Cameron came out to Australia, coming to New Zealand in 1852, in charge of cattle. He was the first landlord of the Hanmer Plains Hotel, and was afterwards engaged in shepherding in various parts of the country. Settling at Winchester, he lived there with his family ( foe twenty-two years, leaving that district for Dromore. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, eight sons, and a diughter, to mourn their loss.. During Mr Cameron's residence in this district he won the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in con* tact. He was of a genial and kindly, diet- PJsition,iiprighs;'and honest in all h,is deair fngs with his fellow men:■•> Much'sympdthy with the bereaved family is felt in tho dis trict. The flag at the public school was at half mast to-day, and will remain so until Wednesday, the day of the funeral.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—My Hioctric Telegraph —Copyright.

Received October 20,8,48 a.m. The Labour War in Fran:e. Paris, O.:t. 19 The French docket have lvsolved, out of sympathy with the minors, to prevent foreign colliers discharging, and h.ive ap pealed to the English Dockers' Feiioration to preveut loading coal intended for France. Tli3 Venezuelan Evolutionists. New York, Out. 19 After seven days' sanguinary fighting at | La Victoria, 8,000 Venezuelan revolutionists I | abandoned their position, leaving J4OO \ killed and wounded on the field. The Boer Leaders- London, Oct. 19 Kritzinger, Joubert, and Fouche, have arrived in London. Their visit is now political.

Curious Position in Transvaal. Capetown, October 19

A magistrate at Stryburg, ineffectually appealed to Vanzyle's commando of eighty to surrender, promising- easy disfranchise meat. The commando are unwilling to be kept prisoners, but are willing to go to a burgher camp.

AUSTRALIAN.

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I I Received Oct 17, 9.45 a.m. I Labour Platform for the Com j monwealth. j ■ Sydney, October 20 j The Commonwealth Labour Conference meets on December lsfc to arrange a plat i form for Federal politics. I Cable Bates j Melbournk, Ocfc. 20 ' Although the Pacific cable is approaching | completion, no agreement has been come to ■ with the Eastern Extension Company to obviate a war of rates. It is believed at the Federal Postal Department that the Pacific rates for the present will be the same as the reduced Eastern Company's rates.

Mr Seddon at Hobart.

-—* United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Received October 20. 9.42 a.m. I HoBAitT, October 20. ■ Mr Seddon arrived last night and leaves again this morning. The Premier wel . corned him this morning.

Great Fire at Sydney.

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Telegraph. Received Oct. 2g. 1.45. p.m. Sydney, Oct 20,

An extensive fire is raging in the Deering Harvester Company's large premises in Kent street, which is heavily stocked with machinery. The fire is spreading to the adjoining premises.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Auckland, Oct. 17.

The cutter Scotch Lass was struck by a heavy squall off Shelly Beach, Kaipara, and heeled over. When the vessel recovered it was found that John Maxwell, one of seven men aboard, was missing, having evidently been washed over and drowned.

Obituary. Mr S. B. Biss, chief postmaster, Auckland, of pleurisy, aged 59. He joined the service in 1861, and has been chief postmaster here since 1870. A Helensville wire states that the miss ing steamer Pilot is coming in at Kaipara Heads.

Sir Joseph Ward arrived from New Plymouth this morning, but transacts no public business to-day, He addresses a public meeting to-night, and proceeds to Paeroa and Waihi on Wednesday. He returns on Thursday. He state? positively that there is no truth in the statement that he will stand for Wellington city. He will not leave Awarua.

Napier, October 20

The Free Association of Employers and Workmen, established in 1890, as the out pome of the great maritime strike, is to be wound up, the present labour legislation having done away with all necessity for the Association.

Masteeton, Oct. 20 Twenty entries have been received for the band contest.

Cheistchukch, October 20,

On Saturday afternoon Herbert Inwood, of Springston, was out shooting birds, and when crossing a gate his gun exploded. The charge entered his right thigh, shat tering the hip bone and causing the bowels to protrude. He was brought to Christ church Hospital, where he lies in a preca rious state.

A woman named Honora Setter, one of the unfortunate class, was found dead in a water closet at the Royal George Hotel on Sunday morning. Dunedin, October 20

A Chinaman, aged 62, a fisherman, was found dead in his shop this morning. He had been ailing for some time

Appeal Court.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ' '"" 1 '.VV.KLfiiiiGTOKf, Oct, 20 The case Knight v, Matson was finished in the Appeal Court to-day. Judgment being reserved.

The General Election.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, October 20 Ministers state that the date of the General Election is not yet definitely fixed, although it is probable they will be held on November 25th,

Election News.

ME W, B.ROCK AT 1.0 VjTCLIFF*?.

Mr W. Brock addressed the electors at Lowcliifn Saturday evening. Owing to the'ih'cleuiency of the weather, there was 1 only a small attendance. Mr H. M. Huttort occupied the chair. The candidate gave a statement of his views, and received a'good hearing. ' At the qloseofthe'mfeetinga vote #i thanks was accorded to M.r Brock-era '^h'e 1 siiotion ©f "the' chairman, seconded by Mr A'shton. A similar compliment was passed, to the chair.

Masterton, Ocfc 20 Mr W. 0. Buchanan, a candidate for the, Wairarapa seat, addressed a large meeting at Tauer.u; He' criticised the financial policy of the Government, and received a vote of thanks.

The Wreck of the May.

Auckland, October 10 The names of the other two members of the drowned orew of the barquentine May are F. Jamleson and John Mclntosh. One is believed to be an Auckland lad, it is not certain which, and the other a Lon doner. No bodies have yet washed ashore. A considerable portion of tb« ;V-" and.mast* may are on' shore. Piles of timber might cover the but they are expected 1 to. i^sh up further south. Wreckage" is strewn in wild heaps for three miles. Everything is smashed to fragments. The seas are exceptionally heavy, the whole range of vision being covered with foam.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1902



The " Free Press " understands that the Imperial government has decided to make &ach colonial officer 1 who served in Africa S frothing' grant; of 28100 "over and above the \Var gratuity. * THE "NOTHTNG : LN-IT "■ FEELIN^-. F4?he^nothing-in-it" feeling is the fqel jng of dis.satisfaction or discontent. _ You'!} me.ej; many people who are chronic dis ppntenta," always faul t-f|nding, m.orose, aiacf disagreeably They ay.c not naturally gq, and/ therefore they are much to be pitied! These people belong to the army of dyspeptics, who. are a trial to their friends and an object of aversion to their acquaintances. Are you a dyspeptic ? No need to tall you tho symptoms. Better to tell you of a cure. Tho boat remedy known to science is Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. This agreeable laxative is a vegetable compound • it operates gently, painlessly and promptly, and is absolutely reliable in all cases of constipation, indigestion, biliousness, heartburn, sick heaadche, andall stomach. liw»r_-«.ni} . \r\Antm ■* 1-1 „._-' vLuuoies. Impey's May Apple is' sold by all dealers at 2s 6dper bottle. If = unobtainable locally send posca} note to tne Wholesale agents, Shar f&nfl and Co., Limited, Wellington. Smoke New Venus



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mk Kenneth Cameron'are respectfully informed that his Fmitral will move from his late residence. Dromon;, on WEDNESDAY, 22nd inst., at 11 a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 209 Undertakers. Public Notices. 66 TTOAN OF AEC" Lecture will be ft> delivered by Miss F. Samsarnie ou TUESDAY, October 21st, in the Odd fellows' Hall, commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission Is. ?vfrss Balgabnik will a 7so address "No- License Meetings at Staveloy on THURS DAY, October 23rd; Lagmhor, on FRIDAY October 24th ; and Longbeach on WEDFES DAY, October 22nd. ' On SUNDAY Night, October 26fch, after Church, Miss Balgaenie will again address a meeting in Oddfellows' Hall at 8.15. 10 184 AsJibisrton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBUTON. T ADIBS and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me onj Wednesday, October 22nd, At 7.30 p.m., in the ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL. I Ladies specially invited. | His Worship the Mayor will preside. I Future Meetings will be announced. I John McLachlan. ! 10 146 Ashhitrton Electorate. IMr John Studholine, junr., "OTTILL be pleased to meet the Electors of Ashburton at the Oddfellows' Hall, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th, at 8 p.m His Worship the Mayor will preside. Seats reserved for Ladies. ! Other fixtures will be announced. 10 186 ! ASHBUETON COUNTY EACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, Oct. 23rd and 24th. FIRST Race starts at 1.30 p.m. Express Train stops at Kacecourse. Bookmakers will not be allowed to bet without a license, which can be obtained i from the Secretary—lnside £3 3s, outside dSI Is per day. A. A. FOOKS, 10 208 Secretary. ASHBUETON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that, at a J3I Special Meeting of the above Council held on Friday, the 3rd day of October, 1902, a resolution was passed making a Special Order .altering the boundaries of the South B-akaia and Mount Hntt Ridings of the County of Ashburton, so as to make them coterminous with the recently altered boundaries of the South Rakaia and Mount Hutfc Road Districts; and that such resolu tion will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the Council" to, be 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 to the 4th November. The Special Order, if passed, will come into force upon its being gazetted accord ing to law. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council, 10 51 ___ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that at a J3I 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 Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road 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, 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 to the 4th November. The Special Order, if passed, will lake effect immediately upon its passing. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. ■ ■><"•■..■■■ -p-gg Tenders ASHBURTON A. and P. ASSOCIATION TENDERS are invited for the Right of the undermentioned Privileges at the forthcoming Show on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, November sth and 6th. Lot I—Publican's and Luncheon Booth No. 1. Lot 2—Publican's Booth/No. 2. Lot 3 — Confectioners' and Luncheon Booth. Lot 4—Right to Sell Green Fodder on •ground, ';: '-' • '« Conditions and particulars on application to the Secretary, and Tenders to b& addressed to the President not later than TUESDAY, October 22nd, at J. 30 p.m. 1 ' w. simpson', 10 174- Secretary.. A WOJtAN IN IT \ Woman Dominates Man, Woman Scolds Man Woman Worries Ma.a Woman Charms Man Woman Loves Man Woman Teases 3Y|a.n, Worn,an Bustles Man ! Woman Fools Mari >; BUT she Qan't fool him when it oomes to, ironing his shirts. He likes his shirt fronts, collars and cuffg to have a beautiful ivory palish, the polish that is imparted to all starch linen by Ayres* Chinese Laundry : Glaze : (LION BRAND.) T . '!' his £]a 7-" « a boon to the housa\vifa, ids so easy to' u>e/ atid i^ give,s gppd results with the iirfet It is the most ab : sblutely' "satisfactory glaze placed on the market, and is sold by all storekeepers at 6d aud Is per box. You can have a sample to try by writing to I R. AYRES, 00, Cuba Street, Wellington.



PUBLIC NOTICES. important Notice HfIHE CENTRAL DAIBY COMPANY IJ- wiii 1, () lAmiPod to receive offers for the Buildiug and Plant known as the ' Tinwald Butter Factory. 1 Full particulars can be obtained from the Company. E. ELLISON. 10 210 Secretary. Bicycle load Race. For Youths under 18 years of age. To Winohmore School and back-a distance of 12 miles. TO TAKE PLACE on OCTOBER 30th, immediately after the Fairfield Road Race is over. Eutry—2s. Entries close on 25th inst. Entrance money taken and particular! g'.ven at Alassey-Harris Depot, East Street. HALMA'S STUDIO'S, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ENLARGEMENT FOR 15S. See Sjoeciraens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers; No Coupons: therefore we can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with all bona fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or Araeiicau goods. Our reference books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special (erins with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that evon aftor add ing our shipping commission of 1} to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still comparo favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods made specially to any style, quality or price; and on receipt of indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover, our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order at once in the best hands, and the goods are promptly forwarded. We make up sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards ; and as we utilise our long experience in choosing such goods as are most likely to suit the market for which they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers fco order these sample cases,' for by dointf so they will obtain the latest and most taking novelties. Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give advances to any extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents, together with 1 exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and straightforward dealings, have enabled | us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too ranch to allow it to bi> tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address: — William Wilson and 8011s, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London^ iK.Cr^ Correspondence invited. 10 206 Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before, SO to save disappointment, place your orders now for yovir Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring ! and Summer Tr?de, Fly Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moise Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. I GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, A\i L NEW ASP KJG?- KINJDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR i Boots, Shoes, &> Footwear. Selling Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing Everybody. Northcote § Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCEED STREETS. Friedlander Bros. Ltd . 6HAFI\ -w^T ANTED—One hundred. Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. |RIEDLANDER BEOS., Lop. OFFICES TO, LET, Wig have conveniently situated Offices to. Let, in West Street, at low rental, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for] Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. WE have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from. 6 acres to 40, acres. For full parsxisa)ft appiy to, FBIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Orb and Co. ESSES FLETCHER BEOS, are giving sevenpsnes per -dozen;"for 1- Fresir Eggs, untfj lumber notice, ■ "■<



[ BUSINESS NOTICES J WTI SON'S NEW SEASON'S N twMs I WALL PAPERS ; - Have Arrived. And wil! be Opened up This Day, September 12th Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this ,town, and vastly superior. The Prices are the tame as for Ordinary Paperhangings, Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing!from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for sere time.Jmay have them laid aside until required-



Wanted, Ashburton Trots Nominations Close Tuesday, 21st- WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellok's, the cheapest Shop in Ash burton. WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. Don't Forget Nominations close Tuesday, 21st for Trots ASHBURTON Traction Service.— j Traction leaves Christchurch on j Wednesday next, 22nd inst., at 10 a.m. I Freights must be arranged To-morrow. ! Ashburton Traction Syndicate. — Carson : and Co., Agents. 10 207 WANTED KNOWT N,— _— i Where are you going with your Eggs and l Butter? Why to J. T. COOCH'S of course. He always 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. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots.— Hardley Bros. 10 101 6 LADIES' second-hand Eicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Eepairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tancred Street, Ashburton. FRESH Soles, Terakihi, also Kingfish , and all kinds of fresh fish by express * To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 7 115. * _ WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want j to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. nnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, JL that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. WANTED— Four Ladies' Second-Hand Bicycles as part payment for New Kudge - Whitworth Machines. Highest prices given, and easy terms arranged. - It. D. Johnston, Burnett street. QI'LENB-ID-aiue of-White Shirts with k_7 coloured fronts and cuff, size 14, 15 151, 16, 16$, 17, 3s 6d, worth 6s 6d.- Geant and Moore. WANTED, for a client — About 50 Acres of first-eluss land, near Flemington preferred.—W, Stonyer. WANTED KNOWN.—AII makes of Bicycle Tyres in stock, including Clinchei', Palmer, Dunlop, Ideal; and Reflex , Clipper, etc., prices from 12s Cd to 27s 6d, at Johnston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. TTTUNE White Nainsook for Children's JD Dresses and Pinafores at 4Jd. Will wear and wash well.—-Grant and Moore. OQi Will Buy you a grand RUDGE oWj£aJJL WHITWORTH Bicycle, built in England, by the world's largest cycle builders. Every part guaranteed.—R D. j Johnston, Agent, Burnett street. 3' SIXPENNY Cakes best Toilet Soap for Is; 3 6d tins Enatneline for Is, 4 tins Everbright Is, 3 packets Matches Is, 3 tins Pepper for Is, 3 packets Brown and Poison's Corn Fiour for Is, 3 bottles Wor cester Sauce for Is. Hundreds of other lines equally cheap, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10 102 LARGE Size White and Gold, China Cups and Saucers, 4s Helper dozen, 2s Gd per half dozen; Earthenware Cupa and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates from 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHY mot; try Me^or's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. TT AWN MOWERS, in great variety, just JLJ landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6d, 32a Gd^ 37s 6d, 40s, 455, 50s, and. 555, including New' Easy, F aacl N, ' Eclipse/ Mouark, ami Steams,' with; ball bearings. Gardening Tools of every description.—G. Meddins The Peoples' Ironmonger. IT is a well-known fact thaij Jas. Mellor can g\ve much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburßon* "VTEW SPRING GOODS now showrag, J3I New Prints, New BloMsinga, New Dress Materials, aftd a general assortmn^* pi New Lines in eaQh depart>»^ n t. Cash Disoounfc &t the rat* z* one shilling in the pound off a purchases from ninepence '.Vorth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. OO REWARD to anyone who gives ctW« 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 Stores. ' 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. "1%/jrEN'S Printed 1 Regatta Shirts, sizes if-i ; 14,, 15, 15^, 16i for 2s 6d. This is if, pliini line. —Grant and Moore. WA NTE D-~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 terms are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses' being very small, X ?r*n and do sell at'the finest nsargin of profit, thus ensuring td' ctis^o ; mers BEST all round yalue. ■■■■>■ E. GIBBAKD, Ready Money Draper and Clothier.



I David Thomas. ! ARCADE 'HORSE FAIR ! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. \it V Next Horse Fair will be held on the iVS above date, for which lam now receiving entries. I 10 214 DAVID THOMAS. I Wanted. ! Trots—Tuesday 21st Nomina tions close. BARING Square Church.—Annual Home Missionary Meeting, at 7.30 to-night. ! Address by Rev. J. Blight. Subjf ct.—D. L, Moody, Life and "Work. Collection for Home Mission. 10 211 LOST, on Friday afternoon, by a poer girl—A Purse containing sum of / money, between Moison's and Drug Co., in 1 East Street. Please return to Mail #jfice. 10 212 WILL Electors please lend " The Sen tinel " to others after reading, also I exchange with their neighbours, as thore are different issues. 10 213 , ■my ANTED KNOW N,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for la, 3 doz Wax Matches for Is, j 3 packets B. and P. Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles English Curry Powder for Is, 3 bars IXL Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap for ( Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins ' for Is. Bring along the Cash and I'will give you value second to none in Ashburton rpHY HAEDLEY BROS, for up-to-date ■ I .JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. ! _ 9 334 THE Alexander Hymn Book (a few - copies only). Orders taken for any number required. A splendid selection of 3s Gd popular editions in cloth, offered at 2s 6d, just received from the publishers. A lot of cheap editions by popular and r standard authors at published prices to clear from 6d upwards. All Colonial Libraries, papor or cloth, at published prices. New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods; Tennis and Cricket material.—H. M. Jones. | BOYS' Printed Regatta" ShirtT, sizes 12, 12*, 13, 13*. for 25.-Grant and Moore. Tongue T have, no mouth, nor yet a .131 voice. Yet talk, or sing, or play, which is your choice. No amusement of modern times equals the Phonograph. Every pleasure that sound can give is cou donsed on its cylinders. The privilege of boxiug your own, or your friend's voices for future use, is a never ending source of delight. Come and hear the 1902 machine A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. ! WHERE did you get that atf" Why, Gibbard's, the Ready Money , Draper, of course. Just arrive 1— Another' lot of Men's Suits, Trousers, Tennis Shirts, Sweaters, Hard and Soft Felt Hats, Ties, etc., all at bedrock prices for " spot" cash. Come along Sammy, and see the value. Make no mistake. Just opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. **T/ir H0 isTgoing to win?" n Great diversity of opinion exists regarding the efficiency of the present Ministry, and the result of the approaching Elections. All agree, however, that the New Season's Goods at "THE READY MONEY SHOP," Tancred Street, are surprising value, and that it pays to buy there. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. 1 SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12e 6d ' each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows 4 only a few left, at John Ore" & Co,, ' /^ WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurized \J> ■ Separator Cream in air-tight jars. 6d. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable.—Carson and Co., Agents. WANTED to Buy- Six Ladies' second- ' hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WHY go to Christchurch your Groceries, when you can b,uy them as low, and in sos^e. cases lower, than Christchuroh, Prices.' Please Note.—Finest Seeded Raisins, lib paoket Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, New Eleme Raisins, sjd 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. YOUR'E \ == M DAISY S "= nRHAT^S. wh.a.i everyone says about the i EASY ROAD CART : j THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at; their. ASHEURTON BRANCH. WILLS St. Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday M o rning . Morrow, Bassett : AN©, CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager.



FLETCHER BROS, Finest Fern Leaf Factory Butter, Is.per pound, Is. EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. FLETCHER BROS. \ RE giving yd per dozen for Fresh Eggs in any quantity until further notice s SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. : —Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds.— Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen Flower seeds, 100 varieties, !d per packet Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb Yellow Globe Mangol seed lOd per lb Brown Spanish Onion seed 5s per lb James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot, 3s per lb White Belgian Carrot, 2s 6d per lb Beauty of Hebron, Beauty of Bath, and Early Ruby Seed Potatoes 121b a Is, or 7s uer cwt. We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of Vegetable Seeds at Nimmo and Blair's Prices ALMONDS- " " Sirs, 9d and .:i ~ TT t^ om = o a Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 S an-» f t Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 Self Jin R ™TO afcLoweß ' t P Ma f ke(;Efttes . - :;: ;;; Ye Besfcßoll^s ..... ... j ; ACID— ■ " ouia ... ■ ... o 0 Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 " jjtJOlb "" iV n SsSS^SI: ::: ::: I % 3^ Citric crystal 3 6 bA(*°> Tapiosa, and Pearl CiltetS el ScS'l PaCketß ° 3* ,^5« Season ° * Cotttt o.^ ... ls 9dand2 11 £ g^f "' "~ X L ?i n a s ndß £ I Jew Muscatels, Bd, Is and 1 4 , ALUM 0 6 lrecchPlums > table .... ... 010 'S^- ::sfe&: ::: S6^ 1'"; ° I Peaches, dried 0 9 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 Aorieots '" "" n,« ! BAKING POWDER- aSs "' '"" *" VI Edmonds' ... ... s|dandll New Dates '" '" "" n « i BL™l T Eora 5 32a 6d PerOT t::: 8 U GolS^T^^ nwnsjiTMirAT n a tm is, /io is 9d, 141b 3s 3d, m ttl_ •"■ ■" 28ib 5s 9d > 561b .. 11 0 ftiokfltt? mo Treade, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b SckeSbag :::. ::: ":::?}?■ Ho^^ i4ib3 8 ,28ib 58 6 d 6 Keen's O TO fi wro» per id ... ... \ q Biac^g :;: ::: •::: 0 f *°a3-jg££ i «**."*»>- ° 6 P J d f CHES- Nixey's ... 0 9 v * "° 4 Zebra ... ... . 0 9 f™n v f 1 6 Oakey'sDome O 6 l°f, Yes*as -ol - -4 10 Stove Polish . ... ... o 5 SaJfe law Bd f? maU ... 0 8 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 MlLK—Milfanaid ... ... 07* Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 no £ ci m. BOEAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 f.b.F., lib Is sd, ... ... 010 Birdseed Jjoosc ... ... ... 1 8 Hemp ... ... 0 3 M"B*ard Seed, 3djier.oz,.perlb - 2 0 p ana rv '" 0 3 Methylated Spirits yd and ... 1 3 Rapey ::: ::: ::: I I ... 5 c Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 , CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 r, celoila - - "... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 5 •;• - - 0 8 Egg Preservative- Sh« ;" fi^fj ■ ' ••• •, ' .- 010 Norton's 1 9 n <f A! MEAL-2"lb Bags ... 4 0 EGO POWDER ... 6dandl 0 lin«. Per bag ... - l 2 Essences- , oT- "" - I'° Flavouring, C. and B. —Lemon, Al- v • rvT pj j monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co- ?T^°i 6J a? d PJ V- - 0 « chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, fealad, Morton s, 6d and ...Oil and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 V^f ?i a° '*" •" 2 6 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- A f „ .'", rJ ••• ■ ... 1 9 neal, Ratifia, VaniUa, etc., loz Castor Morton asd and . ... 010 bottles ... ... 0 5 PR^-bphb ... ... o 2 Extract of Beef- Eff^ a '"n ,V -0 6 Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz 3 0 %}°* e 'Powder Godaard's ... 1 3 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 X°i lS? mf c. n-V -° 8 Gear Co. ... ... 1 3 Patent Medicines—Pills. EXTRACT OF SOAP— "" Holloway's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Hudson's 141b boxes 510 S^S'B^ 6!^!?:" ... 1 3 Hudson's 9 packets for 1 0 ? r: W*\ f ml s Pl°k : ... 2 9 EPSOM SALTS- Pam Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 1 3 Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 |fgfs Syrup 1 s6d and ... 2 9 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 |teedinan s Powders ... ... 1 3 EMERY CLOTH, sheet Ud, doz 1 3 |cott s Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 FLY PAPEE3— Sarsapanlla ... ... 4 3 Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Tnoopherous ... ... 1 4 Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Benjauim Gum ... ... i 6 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 +!■? °r? - ... 2 3 Preserved"Fish- glle Bea?\ _ - - 1 3 Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Peppermint Cure ... ... l 6 Salmon, fi&t tins ... ... 0 10 of Malt ... ... 2 6 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 s Fruit Salt ... ... 2 9 Sardines—Best quality ... 1 0 Eucalyptus 6d, la, and ... i 4 Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 Lung Preserver Is and ...111 Good>rge ... ... 0 8 I™h Moss, Is and ... ... 110 Good, small ... 0 4 Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 L Smoked, large ... 1 0 Outacnn*. soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 Herrings, fresh .. ... 0 7 Do^ n s PlUs - ... 211 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 p.£?, rr~ Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 010 l™ G,W^ ie, — ... 1 4 Silt Herrings,7 for ... ... 1 0 f ho\ B}T\ '" '" 1 2 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 ground Blaok ... 1 4, Bloaters ... ... ... 010 CayenHe per oz. 3d, per bottle ... 0 S Haddocks ... 010 °^ l«« ••• -. .- 0 3 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 SOAP—Toilet Oysters '". '.'.', [.. 0 8 11 Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 8 CANDLES— Brown Windsor lib bars each ...0 10 Colonial .„ ... ' ... ooi Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 FluteaWax;,, ... ... 0 6* glycerine, ilb bars each ... 0 4 Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 Pears Unseented Tablets each ... 0 6 London Wax ... ... 0 7 " A .",„,,,,. ". p,er doz —5 6 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 » Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 CalYert s Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box.., 010 _, " . Pri<>Wy Heat, pet bar ... 0 8 Night Light, 8-hour, per bo* . 0 7 ®lycerme and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Carriage Candles, B'UO'a, Price's... 010 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 CHICORY .08 *>uttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 CPvEAM OF TARTAR '.'.'. 1 3 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 T J nse^ Powdf r — ° 8 CORNFLOUR— Ink, J_Jd, 6d and ... ... 2 6 Brown's ... „, ... 0 3J , A n B Brown and Polsoii*? pateat ... 0 7 Ub lms, assorted ... ». 0 PnllaTd*a OS" " r doz ••• ... 4 3 MSSBuryeas* 111 Z0 8 ™. ; Tins^aspberry ... 0 6 CLOTHES 1 PEGS, per doz ... 0 1* kelson Jams 3 tins for 1 O CLOTHES 1 LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 Jib Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 6 „ rope, 5d and 10 6 Jib Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 Candied Peel- 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 t n 7 21b Jars Strawberry - ... ... 1 &. Ci£ ron 1 4 21b Jars Plum and Damson ... 1 3 Mixed, lemon/orange, and citron Z. 0 8 2Jb Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 Cocoanut ,dessicated ... 0 6J 21b Jars Greengage ■ .... ... 1 2 COFFEE-Blended and Ground Jelly Powders, assorted • ' ... 0 6 on the premises. £$ üb,^\^ hard '" - , ... 1 0 Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Fine Coffee . 16 K^oseae Pumps, la and ... 2 6 Good Coffee... ... ".". 1 4 nHe^°,^ s '" - 1 ° Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 lfePoli s, h „, . — - ° 7 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd an 3 1 2 LENTILS ... ... 0 3| Cocoa —Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook/s. .'.'.' ... 0 9 » Powder ... ... 2 0 ilb ... ... 1 6 Lard ... ... ... 0 7 )f lib ... ... 210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadbury's £lb' ,«. ... 010 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 '  $jb, ... ... 1 8 MACARONI ... „. 0 Van Houteh% ... ... Oil Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass „ \\h ... ... 1 9 jars2lb Is 9d, lib ...0 10 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco- Fry's Homoepathic, ilb ... 0 4-1 Williams* Juno per stick 9d, per lb „ ' 41b ... 08* 3J ix in 221b boxes, lb I » llb ••• 1 H „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 11 Golden Eagle, per stick lid CHOCOLATE- and ]s 4d, per lb P..6 0 Fry's 4-lb ... ... ...0 5" Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, ilb ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ..6 6 COD LIVER OIL— ' Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s .. 5 0 Quarts ... v- . ... 2 6 Tongues- Small ,^ .... ... i 2 Sheep, Is 2d and ... '.2 2 Hanson's ... ... ... 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d s 3s 6d and • 4 3 CQNDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal' 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Carrawaya ..„ ... 0 8 Tumeric, per oz ... ... 0 3 FLETCEEH BROS. Cash Supply Stares, East street, Ashburton, and^High street,. Christchurch.