The Mineral "Wealth of the Ashburton County.

No. XU.-THE MOUNT SOMERS COAL COMPANY'S AND MESSES ORR AND HARRIS'S LEASES.

(From our special reporter.)

The* mine at present consists of two " headings," or drives following the rise of the coal, which bas a slight inclination uphill from the mouths of the drives. These are only a few yards apart. One of these main drives has been carried in about 800 feet, the other not ao far, and they are connected for purposes of ventilation. It Struck me as peculiar that effective venti lation should be obtained by means of two openings at the same level, and quite near each other, but it certainly was, for smoke from " shots" was flowing freely out of one opening, and fresh air flowing freely in at the other, and all through the workings one breathed quite comfortably. Besides the two headings or leading "drives," several" levels," or drives at tight angles to th© " headings," have been out, to various distances. The thickness of the seam is about 75 feet, and the whole thickness is not being cut out, the workings ranging from six to nine feet in height. The explorations so far made are stated to prove that at least half a million tons of coal are " in sight." The coal in this mine is hard, compact, almost perfectly free from stone and grit, j and quite free from sulphur, a decidedly superior quality of brown coal. Mr A. Thompson, the certificated mine manager, who has recently been placed in statutory charge of the workings, and who has had thirty years' experience of coal mining in Canterbury and Otago, informed me that this coal is undoubtedly superior to the majority of coals worked on the East Coast, and equal to the best of them, which is only a thin seam in one of the southern mines. There is very little waste or small coal. At one point in the main heading, a fault or crushing line perpendicular to the seam, er nearly so, was cut through, and this crush caused about a foot or a foot and a half to crumble into small fragments. To some extent, at least, the crushing ought to have altered the charaoter of the coal towards that of the West Coast coals, and its appearance suggests that it has done so. The absence of sulphur is well shown by the fact that a heap of small waste coal that has lain in the mine some months, is as cool throughout, as when it was first thrown together j and there is not a speok

of pyrites to be seen in the coal, nor any sulphurous smell in the smoke of a fire made of it. The superiority of the product of the '* new pit" over that of the " old Eifc*» is acknowledged by all consumers, and .deed, is visible on the most casual inspec tion. The Company, therefore, as they control both pits, intend tr/ close the old one, except for certain small supplies, as for lune-buming, for which the slower coal is preferred. I made enquiries of several housewives at Mount Somers, as to the merits of the new coal for use in the cooking range, and all spoke very highly of it j as for its use in open grates, I had iufflcient personal experience of it to be well assured that it is a very satisfactory fuel for such. use. It ignites readily, and makes a nice cheerful fire, with a warm glow beneath, and a steady flame above. It leaves but a moderate amount of aßfc, the lif hteesß of which is the single ground of Domplaint about this coal for domestic use. A little ingenuity in removing the ashes from the grate Bhould easily prevent them from causing a dust in the room. The coal tag'been tried in a traction engine for threshing purposes, and proved to be a very effective steam raiser, but with the disadvantage of all brown coals that with th© strong draught of the locomotive jtype of boiler, it needs a mora efficient spark arrester than has yet been invented. Coal from this mine, I was told, has ,not yet been offered to the Eailway Department for a trial. I now come to the coal discovery at the north-west angle of the known field—the extremity of the right arm of the V men tioned in the first article.

A member of the Mount Somers Coal Company, who had a large share in bringing the " new pit" into use, is Mr J. Harris, a member of a family of coal miner?, and one of the most intelligent and expert members of the craft. He had been a lessee of the old pit for some time, and is now contractor to the new pit for the Company. Some six months ago, while examining the country round the latter, he discovered indications of coal about;a mile to the eastward of the Company's pit, separated from it by a ridge of volcanic rock, and at a lower elevation. He interested a few other persons in the discovery, a mining lease covering a good sized area of land was obtained, and a couple of men were put on to make explor atory drives, with very satisfactory results. At the time of my visit, as previously stated, a double seam of Sft and s|ffc, with a thin stone parting, and another of sft had been driven into. The coal appears to be of the game quality as that in the Mount Somers Company's pit, with some slight traces of »tomneas in it besides the parting just mentioned. The latter, Mr Harris thinks, WiU rapidlyphin out, and the fcwo seams tiegoine one, This is probable, as, following the coal on the rise will take the miner further away from the volcanic rook in the clef t of the V, whence the stone parting very likely came, and for the same reason the lighter traces of stone in the coal should also disappear. Otherwise, so far as I oould judge, there is very little to choose between these north side coals. The *'indications" appear to prove that both extend under a cover of coarse bouldery shingle, to the old pit, and th» circum stances of their situation and altitude require that after being followed for some distance up the rise they at present show, they must bend over and dip towards the river.

I do not know what value is placed upon the Mount Somers Company's „mine, but I heard that a sixteenth share in Mr Harris's discovery was recently sold for J5250, The question of access to the new mines is an important one, as it greatly affects the prosperity of the industry. Unfortunately 5t il complicated at present by existing rasiness agreements—and disagreements— which it would be injudicious to discuss in this place* I .ignore these altogether, and pimply say that what is required to make bQfcf these properties as useful as they ought to be is a Branch railway, seven or eight miles long, from Mount Somers station np Woolshed Creek ou the north side of the mines. The obvious route, I j waa assured, presents no engineering diffi culties whatever. If such a railway w^r^t made, both mines would pimply have to "jig" their coal from the mine mouth to the f ail way.'" Possibly coal would not be the only traffic obtainable. In Mr Harris's mlna is disclosed a thick underlying bed of what he says is first-class fire clay, and if thia is correct it might furnish, additional traffic } and on the way to the coal mines a branch railway would facilitate the business of a quarry of valuable building stone, and Tvernaps a still more valuable lime-kiln, which are now' dependent upon the County tramway, certainly a very useful mean? o| transport, but imperfect compared, with a, yailway. and utterly inadequate to, deal mtb the amount of coal traf|c that should W&ap fror^ theprbper development of such pxcePent Qoals as are in sight at the aorthero end of the Mount Somers coal field. This is a question that affects not the coal owners only, but also all possible consumers, and the residents of the county should not leave it to be fought out on merely local issues.

The Coronation.

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MINING

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THE LATEST

SOOTH AFRICA.

THE POSITION OF THE BOERS.

THB CLOSING SOBNIB.

LORD KITCHENER'S GENIR-

OUS TRIBUTE.

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(Received Jans 5, 9 34 a m) London, June 4 The Standard's Pretoria correspon dent says that competent judges have been aware for two months that the military position of the Boers was help less, and only firmness waa needed to enforce submission. Botha in letters to a friend in Hol land, stated that the resumption of hostilities was impossible. There is much speculation over the presence at the Hague of Mr Conyng ham Greene and Lord Reay, The terms of peace were drafted by Sir Richard Solomon, legal adviser to the Transvaal administration.

Lords Kitchener and Milner, at Pre toria, awaited the signature of the delegates amidst profound silence. Each in order of precedence, signed the surrender of independence for which they had so gullartly struggled. The d< cum' nt was then entrusted to Lieut enant-Colonel lan Ham Iton, military secretary, and Captain R J Marker, aide de camp to Lord Kitchener, for presentation to the King.

Lord Kitchener, addressing the delegates, who negotiated peace at Vereeniging, congratulated them on the attainment of peace, and expressed a hope that reconciliation would be complete. He declared be would be proud to have done as well in the fie'd as they. His remarks touched the Boers, who ohferrd trcmend usly. Beyers declared that the Boers fully appreciated Lord Kitchener's worth.

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WiLUNQTON, June 6

The Acting Premier sent the following oablpgram to the King, through the Gover nor, on June 2<id s—*The Government and people of New Zealand rosp oifully desire to tender your Majesty thoir huu.ble and hearty congratulations on the ooca«idn of the ending of ihe war Id South Afrio».'

The Governor has received this rpply, dated June 3 d :—• His M j <bty the King and BisM jay c Government have reoeived with much gratification jmr telegram of June 2ad conveying congr*!u!a'ions of Naw Zealand on 'he termination of the w*r.— CHAMBERLAIN!*

The Acting Premier has received tho fo' lowing messege from Capetown, dated June 2nd: - Oasualtie"—Dangerously ill ab Poooh ofstroom, Patrick Lee, William Grant; slight ir>j iriepi The Australasian left Capetown on May 31st, having in board Colonel Me-ssrger, of the Tenth Contingent, for Wellington. 2425 Duncan Robertson Matheaon, of the Johannesburg Mounted R iI«R, died of coma *b Grayllngstad on May 25 h. Nrxt of kin, Alex Matheeor, care of Ma'heson, Train and C">, Dunedl*-.

The Acting-Premier is advised that the Delphic left Capetown on June Ist with seven men of various colonial troops for Wellington, and two for Auckland.

Lord Milner has cabled as follows to the Acting-Premier through the Governor refative to peace:— "I rejoice with you at great result to which New Zealand has so largely contributed."

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Doneoin, June 5

A miner named Michael Mungovan was killed last night by falling down the shaft of the deep lead at Ida Valley.

Weather Reports for May.

DOMAIN, ASHBUBTON,

The month though flue fortarly winter was remarkable for unsteady aod extremely variable winds, Ib blew fr< tn EtoS Eon 10 days, W to S W 8. NW 6. N N W 2. %nd NE, veering to SE in the evening 3 days. The v«loolty varied from _ a mile on the 2nd to 148 miles on the 14t>b. Bain fell on 14 days registering a total of 1 084 inches The greatesf on the day 047, fell on bhe 13Sh, the lowest, 001, on the 18 h* The highest temperature io the sun, 105 degs, was noted on the 22nd, the lowest SOdegs, on the llth. The highest in the shade, 6ldega, waß reoorded «n the 22nd, the lowest, 26degs, on the 19 h. Frost was registered on 12 morning* ranging from Ideg, on the 12th bo 8 legs on the 19.h. There was one day without sunshine.-~»W. W. S. MOUNT SOMERS. Rain fell ab Mount Bomera on 14 days last month, Total rainfall 2 23; most in one day of 24 hour* on the 12th, when 0.40 fell. Average rain fall for May during the lasb nine years, 3.10. The Inst part of the month had be' n fine, dry, N W weather, and the ground is dryer now than ab aoy time during bhe summer.—'A Edward Pbaohh

News in Brief.

A ooncerb in aid of the Tinwild Presbyterian Babbt»th School fanda wi'l be held benight, when a farewell social will be tendered to the Re? J«s Skinner

Tenders are Invited for the lease of the premises and goodwill of the business of the lateß E Burnard buioher, Ashburton. Ten dors o'cßß with the rxccubors on Monday June 30th.

Tha Rev J G Craenhough, M A, who reoently visited New Z,'aland is aboub to publish a volume of reovniecenoee end impressions received during his visit to the colonies. The bo^fe wi'l bs entitled *' To wards the Rising Sun.'

The" Southern Standard" says thab firm rf lecal buyers Interd to raise the price of rabbits to id per pair.

A section ci land In Masterton, whioh originally cost £1 per acre, Ih (says an ex« change) valued this year at £100 per foot.

A ribbon fish, 14ft long, wae picked up on the Hokitika beach last week. Tbe ribbon fish is considered a table delicacy, and is seldom seen except in winter time.

A p-Ivate letter received fron North Wai rarepa states (says the " Evening Post") that on one station one man trapped, shot, or cauehfe with dogs, 3300 rabbits iv lei? than three months.

Paradise ducks have greatly decreased in the North Island during recent years.

Mr Tom Mann has been appointed colonial organiser for tho Mew Zealand Socialist pany. A correspondent writes to the Auoklsnl " Star " I am very Buoceasful in catching rats with pumpkin seeds for bait, I allot bwo or three together, and hang In a wire cage trap* Bate seem unable to resist this bait.

Each Government department is a law into it*elf in spelling names of place, Thus the Statistical Department insists on Tolago B»y, the Poab Office prefers T«'agf>, and the L%nda and Survey sniffs ab any spelling other than Tologa*

A Novelty—The Khaki bicycle ia now being Sited with the two-speed gear hub. whioh not only gives iree wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider bo change his gear at will from a low bo a higher gear whilst riding, and can be In' speoted at Best aud Towns'*, Saunders' Buildings,

Licensing Committee

ANNUAL MEETING.

The Licensing Committee eat this morn* ing. Proven -C A Wray, Esq, BM., (chairman). Messrs D Thomas, J Scaly D McLean and Andrew McFdwlane, Com missioners. The police report was satisfactory in regard to all the houses. The transfer of the Mount Somers was taken first. The police objected to the uncle of the licensee having anything to do with the management cf the hotel. Tho applioant (Mr Bate) said his onole had nothing to do with the management of the house. The transfer was confirmed. Tho following renewals were granted without objection : — John Moffatt, | Commercial Hotel, Ashburton j Thomas Lintern, accomodation license, Alford Forest j William H. Dardls, Central Hotel, Ashburton; James Lane, Somerset Hotel, Ashburton; John Cusack Railway Hotel, Winslowj P Devane, Butler's Hotel, Ashburton ; M Lagan, Tinwald Hotel j B. P. March, Waterloo Hotel.

The Chairman wis authorised to sign a conditional license for the saleyards.

Magisterial

ASHBURON—THURSDAY.

(Before CA, Wray, Eg, B,M) MAINTEWaNOEi

Agnes F r applied for un order compelling her husband Ambr's? Fox, to contribute to her support. Mr Wilding ippeared for Mr< Fox an i Mr Leiihem for th* def n lant.

Mr Wilding s*id ihat Mrs Fox h«d been separated from her huab nd for about seven years Fox was engsg din the fish hawking bauiness, and had besides forty acres of land. During the whole time they had been separated he had not contributed anything to his wife's nipped.

Agnes Fox said that her hns'iand had been in the asylum. She was unable to live with h< r husband on ftaoounb of h'B immoral oonducts.

i,To Mr Leathern—Wi-ness was living in Peter etreet with two of her children. There had been two previous orders against defendant, one for 25a per weekt Did nor <eoeive charitable aid, as her husband had property. Did nob know a man named Miller ab Methven, Her husband had charged her with immoral oonduot, bub it was not true. She left the property at Mount Sjmers whilo her hmband was In the asylum, Dil nob know what her hus« b«nd earned.

Mr Leathern called tho defendant Ambrose Fox, who w«s living in Geraldlnr, where he nude between 183 and JO* per week at fish hawking. He had been in th* Hospital for some tlmp; His leg prevented '■imfnm doing bard Wo»k, as lb was (.till bad. While he was fn the asylum the property w*s broken into. There was no troth in the chirge of in morality his wif* made against him. Be b*d reason to •^uspfc' her of immoral oonduob.

By Mr Wilding—Hl3 property ab Mount Somers was let for £12 per year. Ho had a section ab Aahbutton.

To thß Bench--Would not sell the pro perty at Monnt Somers. His wife could go »nd live on the property. Mr Wilding said he woull aocept this if ■he defendant would tianefer the property. Hia Worship said ho thought he would m ke an order for 6s per week, if this w*a uob paid the property would be re Uleed ou. Tbe children should ba made to contribute.

Mary Smart v Percy Eden. In this case the defendahc was oharped with not making provision for We unborn illeg <im*te obi'd. Accused p'eaded not guilty. S?r^eant Billow e*id a wairant had benu issued for the arrest tf accused; The did not appear, and was not re presented, Tne arched was disoha g.d. HORSE STEAMNO. James Smith was ohwg d wi h that on the 13th day (f Dumber 1900, he stole v. Rakaia one bay gelding, tbe property of William Oromie. S rgeant B*r!ow prosecuted, end the aoouaed wan undefended. Wii ri»m Cromie, bhcksmMi. Bakaia, re membered that on Deo 13, 19C0, he pub his horse in a srcur-ly fenced paddook a?. Kakala. The horso was gono 'he next mornme, the gate being open. The horse w*s a b*y ge'ding, about six years old* There were several marks on him by which he «ould be Identified. Had seen the horse outside the Court, and idrnti6ed it aa his property. Accused brought the horse o his frrge to be shod and witness r<o 'gnised it ab onoe. Examined the horse and found a mark on it thab was put on by witness. The horse was in good condition when he was stolen. Paid £15 for the animal.

Robert Martin, formerly a seaman, but now a labourer, residing ab Sb Albans, knew bhe accused at Prebhleton, when he was a ranger. Witness bought a horse from him at Prebhleton on the 6.h of May, 1901. Gave £3 for the horse, which wa« in very poor condition. He had a large oraok on the middle of the hoof, and a barbed wire gash on the hind leg, .Sold the horse bwo months after. The horse outaide the Court anawerid the description of the horse thab he bought from the accused. He was in much better condition now, Sold the horse to a man at Springfield for £7. William Cromte, recalled, said the hone had a slight oraok on one of the fore hoofs before it was lost. This was the case. The accused wm thea cautioned, and pleaded guilty, aud was committed to the Supreme Oourb for sentence.

©rrir. oase HO Bhrimpton v Jas Skilllng. claim £3 5s 9j. Judgment) for plaintiff by default.

188 ASHBURTON BUARDIAH : THURSDAY,, JUNE 5, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN • LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SAIJj, The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application :— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acres of Land, Six-roomed House and outbuildings. The land is subdivided into four paddocks, and is within easy distance of a school, F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. A HOUSE and J-Acre of Land close to the residence of Mr Geo. Coleman. Prioe, J6125. Why pay rent whtn you oan get a home for this price ? F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. LISMORE. QKA ACRES of Land. Capital Sheep OOKJ Grazing Farm. F. FERRIMAN, ... Ashburton. j SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 5 Acres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. HINDS. CAPITAL Four-roomed House land 60 j Acres of Land. This Property is in easy distance of the train, is subdivided I and well watered. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. — ■ ■ ■ I NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. HALF-ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAX, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. FERKIMAN, Ashburton, TOWN SECTION 372, ASHBURTON, XT) ITH Dwelling-house. As the owner >*' has left Ashburton, he has decided to sell his Properly at such a price as will effect a speedy sale, namely .£l6O. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN BELT. THE PARK TERRACE OF ASHBURTON FOR SALE, One Acre of Ground, and House of Six Rooms, Bathroom, Pantry, Scullery, and Washhouse; an ideal home for a farmer who is retiring, and wishes to be surrounded with a picturesque outlook, and to be in the proximity of the Domain. The Land is of the very best quality. The house was not built by contract, and only the very best material and workmanship was put into the building P.* FERRIMAN, ASHBURTON, c ■ j-h n Public Notices FOR SALE TTTTANTED to 3eli~Lsrge Lamp and Ironwork complete, in front of Somerset HtJtel. 6 25 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS are invited for the. position of Caretaker, Canterbuty ' Mill Intake. Schedule of duties on view at Oounoll Cffioe; Applications will be reoeived ou FRIDAY. 6th June, at 11 am By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer Ashburton, June 2, 1902 6 4 CORONATION CELEB RATIO ST A MEETING o7~the General Com mittee will ba held at the Municipal Chambers, Havelock Street, on FRIDAY Nex*, the 6th in*is, at 7.30 p m H H FO'>KS, 6 21 Hon Secretary I "" i or TO 30 ACRES TURNIPS, Apply to D|THOMA Q, 6 25 Ashburton WANTED A PLOUGHMAN T>ERMANENT Billet for a good man. Apply,— N.Z» FARMERS? CO-OP., Ashburton 6 12 WATER RAGES CLEAHER. F. W.~PAGE, CHERTSEY, IS prepared to give a trial of his WATER RAOE CLEANER to any Farmer io tha County who will provide horses. Applications to be made to F, W. PAGE, '6 7 Chertsey, TO LET. A COMFORTABLE DWELLING of 6 Rooms and other Buildings, nicely situated at the corner of Wakanui Road and Eton Street. Possession can be given on or about 10th inst. T. BULLOCK, Agent. STANDISH AND PREECE. Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prinoe and Princess of Wales. Studio, High Street, Christchurch. 4 19



r^ Termers. TINDEES. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of the Premises, and Goodwill of the Business of the Late §. E. Bubnakd, Butcher, Ashburton. All particulars on application to tli9 undersigned. Tenders close on MONDAY, June 30th, 1902. CHARLES EEID, > „ „ . 627 G. W. BODY, ') Executors. g™SS^. '" ■ ■'■——■ ■ »■'" ■■» -i^ PUBLIO NOTICES. FEIOAY AND SATDKDAY, I CONTINUATION OB I piEEAT AUCTION SALE OF DEAPEEY, CLOTHING FANCY, GOODS, Etc. At my Auction Rooms, Havelock Street* 2 p.m. sharp Each Day. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 26 Auctioneer. HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL. A PPLICATIONS are invited for the A\. position of Pupil Teacher (male or female) for the Hampstead School. Applications must be in the hands of the Chairman, Rev G. B. Inglis, not later than 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the llth inst. 6 34 PUBLIC NOTICE. A Lh PERSONS having Claims rV. against the Estate of the Late S. E. Bubnabd, Butcher, Ashburton, are re quested to render same at once to the undersigned. CHARLES REID,> t?-^-^ 628 G. W. BODY, 'j Executors. — pußiwijbTreir ALL Persons having Claims against the Estate of the Late C. J. Good, ©f Ashburton Forks, aro requested to render same at once to the undersigned. CHARLES EEID, I 629 Ssecntor. I



1 WANTED WANTED-A Good Cook. Apply Mrs Mhllan, Ashburton Hotel 6 15 TT7 ANT ED—Girl to aesisb in house work VV and look after obiliren. Apply this Office. 6 31 WANTED by apprentice Boy In town- Board and residence. Terms mode. rate. Apply Mail Officei 632 LOST —A Bunch of Keys on ring. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Mail Qffioe. 6 33 TO Let at once—Five roomed house furn'ahed- Apply A E Lowe, North Belt. 6 22 FOR SALE, Cheap—First prise Irish Terrier Dog, off imported stock, good ! pedigree; a good gun dog.—Apply this ■Office 6J6 FOR BALE-6 per oent, 90 Ashburton Gas Shires. £4 10s paid up at par, plus accrued interest at 6 per cent to date. —H. Wilson, 6 Viotoria Terrace, Welling ton. 6 3 M~ ISS & MRS KNIGHT have returned to the Boarding House, and will be glad to see their old friends; East Street. Boys' and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned and Repaired. 6 37 TO TAILORESSES.—Wanted a Trou sers' Hand.—Apply McDonald and Co. 6 36 FLOUNDERS, Soles, and a!! kinds of fresh fish by express tonlgh' ; ilso freah rahbi fs —J H Jewitt. WANTED ,KNOWN-We are sell.ng Lucas's Olub Lamps fur 93 eaoK — Eclipse Cycle Co, Tancred Street I" UO AB"S Silver X np, Holophote, Club, -I Kinglet, Pathfioder, Luminator, and Acetyls tor, Solar, Breckemidtje, Lucas's Candle Lamps, Fireball and Phenomenon Lamp?; a magnificent stock to choose from. —Eo'i^e Cycle Co. Tanoied Street OUR OFFER—We give a free trial win any lamp we sell. If not satisfactory we will retu. n your moneys That's fair isn'i it,—Eclipse Cycle Co, Tancred Street. JUST RECEIVED —New and"pr«ty Designs in Photo Frames and other Fanoy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Home Carpentry, Weldon'e Needlework Books, The Twentieth Century, New Testament, translated into modern English from the original Greek. Books on indoor G-nnes foi ( the winter evenings and others. A T H WILLIAMB, East S reeb NEW BOOKS — Sons of the Sword Qaeen's Mat?, Sir Evelyn's Oh»tge A Bid lor the Empire. Military Dialogue , The, OonsAabld of St. Nicholas, ohtap edition ; A Double Thread, His LißtOh*i>op, Man or Wife, Living londor, N*;ur*s Pio uw, Mijji z!nes, Pe*rs>on'« ft-ar-d, Women.at Home, Lady's Rsadfrg, Eng'lfeb TUusiratetf, Sunday Strand, Windsor, Royal Karrnswnrth, English and Am»ricn publio .lions procured to order.—H M Jones C ARSONS & CO 8 G and Tea Competition _ now cr» Apr _ > for every 28 Coupon; and upwards. rPO LADIES.—If you want a Wintei JL Jacket, a Waterproof, or Seasona,b!( Drap?iy G jods go to t'e new shop ir Tancred street, whtre eveiychiog is of tin bfetqua'iy, and at the lowest prices.— L H Temfrro. 6 267 NEWS FO t ALL-Kerosene 4s 3d pet tin o 8j 6d per case, Sn^ar 14s 6 1 c j bag or 2_d per lh, Oatm al 4i per b»g, Ojtina li 21. Alan, Prime Derwont Potatoes for sale at Kkiik I'kos, Burnet* i Streeb i TO He-.ds of Families --Tor Cheap Dr»jie y ani C:ot,hing of t.ve>y dt-soription c*U at she m w h, T-iharid ttreef while j,the Bargains art {join?—LH " EMPBRO * 2^' 4^T KA He.l h Kokoff Coff-.e, p-t'o . il 1- 3i, Strong*-So!ub<e Coffee, per |t> r< fct angs Mnori Cofle , per tin 1, 10d j by >-- ingtou's E»Ber>ce C< fire, per boitle Is 2 ' ; Ojiina, per bag la 21, GirmenU, per bog I* ; Semolina per big, Is ; Q k^r Qnt,&, per pkt, lOd ; 251b bag besr, Uatmeal 4' ; good 8auo», 3 bott'O" le; Goldr-n Bee Ja^, per t S(Z9i4B 3i. Highst prre* giver! ff.r all kinds of dairj Produce ab John Obb & Co IN L'quldat'on—Vly tender having bt-en aocepted for Stock of Cor-ete, ihe A.R double busk Corsets will be sold at 3- lld s'z sl9 to 31. L-uiies' Singlets 9&d to 6s lld — W H Pearch, C\*b D aper FINEST Clover Hooey, 3^l per ib. by 56;b tin or 101 and U per j*r, Faotc ry Butter ls per lb, Preeerved Eggs Is 2d rer dizsn ab Fletcher Bbosi Cash Supply Store?. CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cntlory and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnshware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. (",OME to LHTempbho's and seethe J Lace Curtains, 3_yds. from 2* 6d ; Blankets, Travelling Rugs ; Galateas, 6d ; Calicos, 2sd: Flannelettes, all coloure, yard wide. 2|d ; Towels, Quilts, Sllesias, Prints, and Damasks at Bargain Prices. Splendid Winter Stock of Dress Materials from 6d per yard. -~L H Tempero, Tancred Street* J P Wylib. Manager. 5 269 HERE are a few of the Special Bargains at the new Drapery Shop, Tancred street. Ladies' Waterproofs from 10i ; Ladies' Jackets from 7s 6d ; Ladies' Underclothing in woollen and fi vimelette, specially reduced. — L H Tempero. 5 268 'I' HE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking I Stove I4s 6d, u*ea ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heaior, 3a 6J.—Carson &Co BEST Kerosene 4< 3d pir tin, 8j 61 psr cisc ; Bcowdrop Sui^ar ?£•! per lb, 70 lb bag 1461 ; Swan Golden Syrup, 4lb tins lOd.—Cabson & Co 5 172 FINES Snowdrop Sugar reduced to 2_ 1 per lh, Hlghbßt Teat Kerosene 4h 3d per tin 8i 61 per case at Flbtohhb Bros, Cash Supp'y Stores. SPECIAL PtJROHASB or Mantles & Jackets IN ALL THE NEW»BT STYLES, SEE- WINDOWS I AT "THE CORNER," EAST ir TANCRED STREETS HOfiTHGOTE & HEFFORD



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST BTRKKT AUCTION MART SPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY, JUNE 7th. WB SHALL OPFER at our Yards on the abovo date, Oa aoooaot of a Client,— A GOOD DRAUGHTS, from 3to 6yrs O HARNESS HORSES, gcod sorts Sale at 1.30 sharp FRIELLANDER BROS, Ltd, 6 24 R FRIEDLANDISR, Anotionetjr WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILIijBE HBLD ON FRIDAY, 27th JUNE, 1902, For whioh we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5 336 R. Fribdi.andkk, Auctioneer 117 E Have for PRIVATE SALE— Several Blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from*6 Aores to 40 Acres. For fall particulars, apply^to FRIEDLANDER Br@S, Ltd., IXfE-ARE CASH BUYEfcS OF WHFAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Hlght stlPrloes^Glven. ! Storage in our|Ashburton, Tinwald,|aLd Lyndhursf'Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. stmmm*m_wmmmmmmmmmmmmm_-wmmm FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of the lata Willinm Rutherford are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from hia l.'c residence, Mayfield, at 11 a m on FRIDAY, 6th inst, for the Mount Somers Cemetery. T H UNDRILL & CO, 6 30 Funeral Directors amv_uftmiKKttu~w-~mmam~wmmm_WKK—_wmmmm» PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON RETAIL TRADERS' ASSOCIATION. THE Annual Meeting of Members of the above Association will bo held at the Secretary's Office, West street, on MON DAY Evening next, the 9th inst., at 8 p.m. JOHN DAVISOM, 6 85 Secretary. ~~"~ N OT-IO E. ANY person or persona f mdTrespissiog On the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will bo p-osccatod. 5 307 .. W S S rRANGE. TO Those about to mirry. aud to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. BAKERS Warehouse, Hevelook Stteet, Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chatrs in latest shapes and designs ; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding ; Suits of drowing and dining room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. PUBLIC NOTICE. Argyle Bros. BEG to announce to tho Pub'io of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts that they will commence Business on MONDAY, June 2nd, in Hsvelook Street, next to Army Barraoks, as COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, and hope to receive a fair share of publio patronage, 5 351 FIREWORKS, FIREWORKS, CORONATION DISPLAYS WE are Manufacturing Specialties! n Fireworks for this Great and I mperlal Event, and have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR ! PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTERfAINMIKTS, At Prices ranging from" £5 to £100. Any Orders entrusted to na will be executed at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Lists supplied on application to STOKES AND BIOKERTON, P.O, Box 30, 6 324 Christchurch. American Wheat and Flour. A DISOLAIMBB. THE AMERICAN WHEAT AND FLOUR BY THE MAIL STEAMER IS NOT FOR THE NORTHERN ROLLER MILLING COMPANY, LIMITED, AUCKLAND. P. VIRTUE, 4 364 Manager. _-___. _______ FOR RALE by Private Treaty—Farm of 179 ACRES of Good Land, with House of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the property of Mr John Robertson. Price and particulars may be obtained on application D. MoKENZIE, 5 13S Hindi



[ BUSINESS NOTICES, FLETCHKit BROS' NEXT TEA COMPETITION CLONES ON AUGUST 8: B t, 1902 EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEVIE A PRIZI FIRST PRIZE-The one who senc's in the largest number of OouDons ban tha option of taking a Handfome 8 Day Clock and Bronze or Hand P_.int.wi T,l--<Z Set containing 58 Pieces'j either vi which is valued at £5 6a SEOOND PRIZE-Ladies 9 Ct Rol.'ed Gold Watch value £3 ; euarantead t* keep its colour for 10 years . * , guaranteed to THIRD PRIZE-Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Other Prizes Countess Tea* Is 6d, Duchess: Tea Is lOd. Impress Tea 2s, Princess Tea 2s 2d Orange Pekoe—Oeylon Tea^la lOd A coupon enclosed in every packet or tin of above Teas LAMPS, LAMP WARE. ETcT For Our Winter's Trade, from ,rthe Is Hand Lamp to the Haadsome Drawing Rtoa Lamp at 55s 5 HANGING LAMPS ', ROCHESTER' No ° *h ** 7a *<* TABLE LAMP; Ifißr „ ,  .* " No 1 „ lis 61 Nickel Plated, Noo 4BsShS__l. -.- „ ,„ _* b'd 6s 9d, No 1 vHs^s^^M No 2 „ 14s 84 83 6d, No 2 lis __ _ _ a 9.i and 12.6 d Bardsome Table lamps v l ?* *,* Chimneys to fib'fas «"jjjo Extra Chimneys foe above Lamps 6d, Bard Painted 22a 6d each *Ir e i_ai * am 9d and ICd an* *8 *L *" Shades 1», Is 61, & *»  ,. . , lrtl • oar Chimneys «• 2 fc 6J Extra Chimneys for above lOd of the very but quality ('RAWING EOOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS From 353 From 19* 6d 2s, 2s 9d, & 2* lld each __b4Bsl&__f_^&i?£' i v-^__ /p %\ Hand Lamps, aa above li «a If*|f' i_& each, Chimneys 3d fl_Jfl_&KE,l.. 1!,-!J?uJ5!BS!I5Su.'!I!1'.J!L'..','. leesjl //TEV and 4d each ii.li I '^MJ^ii^^Ml njf 1 jl a HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS ffl (|%^Ptl 1g- ExaQbly as Bhowo.'oomp'ete, 17a 6d each (1 °»S Others 25a to_,29s each l^r^p^ 0 C ° BURNEKS & WICKS Wo hold Largt fiy One of Oar Patent Kerosene Pomps, Stocks of Bonen to fP most «*?»«•« iiy une oi wui "v"" , ; Lamps, so if your Burner is out of order, il if you wis3 to save money and annoyance v J __ ____ _ o _. ighest Test Kerosene 4a 31 tin, 8s 6 J oseo rri{Jeß range from 9(J each Finest Cane Sugar—7olb bags 14* 6d, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water "White, 4* 3d per tin, 8s 6d prr case. Flemington Factory Oh ese 6d per !b, Finest Akaro* Factory Ohee3e 7d lb Loaf heeße s_-d, by Ohecse of 12 «o 16ibe. 5 Tons Rock Salt to beleared at 4< per cwt. 5 Tons Oa.tle Brand ju-rrived4e 8d .er cwt. Finesb Snowdrop Snp r, per !b ... 0 ?. Oatmeal, per 25 b bag 4 0 New Seeded Rabin«, lib packeb  0 ? New Srltanas psr lh t . 0 7 New Valencia Rai'in?,  •• 05_ Finest New Curranta .. .. 0 6 Rico, Sapo, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, New Currants ..  .. 0 6 Split Peas per lb .... 0 2 CANDLES* SOAP Price's National Sperm per !b ..0 7 Silkstone per bar KM, per box .. 11 0 By the Box  .. 0 6| L^undrine ,-, 9J £ lOd,  .. 11 0 ! Par»fin Wax, plan or flu'ed .. 06| Almond Soap 9d t „ .«, 11 0 S By the Box oti ExceUior  81, „ .. 10 0 I E'eotrlo Sperm per lb .. .. 05$ Challenge „ 71,  ..9 By the Box „ .. .. of| Domestic  6d,   8 Bedroom or Piano Cacdlfß per lb .. 010 3 firown  4.U,  .» 7 Price's Carriage Caudles „ .. 010 Vn'oiy „ 6?, „ .. 13 I.XL. Soap ,• 4d, „  H And Hundreds of other Line? .. < <.n.-rnwß to mention in this issuet i FLETC'i ~~R BROS. ■ l CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST SIREET ASHBURTON, & HIGH BTREKD CHRISTCHURCH,