The Dairying Industry.

The following artitsla has been contributed fcf a former resident of the 'faranaki district, Hud who continues in olosa communication with those Interested in ihe dairying Industry in that parti of New Z«uUi>d. No doubt as. the matter ia now under diecueaioß his notes will be found interesting, The favourable manner la which the recent articles in the Guardian on the Dairying Indu try have been received by the farmers o! the Aahburton county, and the interest evinced in (ho Industry ettggAsts that all available information on the subject will be useful. Of course in every community, and connected with every enterprise, are a few who have misgivings regarding tho eucoess of undertaking connected with their various interests, Naturally among small farmers and subur* ban residents it will be necessary to give an a»onr&nce that should the industry be started in the oouufcy, there will be a steady demand for better, and not a spasmodic one, and that the price of the article prodaoed ie likely to be maintained. With this ia view, a few words regarding $HH PROBPFCTS The dairy produce trade of New Zealand were never brighter than ab present). Q-io thing must nob be lost eight of; We must produce butter, if posaible, of uniform grade and of the best quality ; and Mew Zealand will then undoubtedly command the highest prices ruling at Home. In the near future we shall not be ruled entirely by the British market price*: The Government are ear ploiting the South African markets, and with tho advent of direct steam communion' tioo with the Cape, we may capture the best) pricoa there, Although the op°n door policy will be pursued at the termination of the war, it ia well known that the Bridah population thero will prefer a British mads article to a foreign oaa—especially if of equal quality. Interrogated on the question i of testing South African markets-, the late Mr John Grigg said that we had our hands fall in endeavouring to supply John Bull with frrss'n meat, without) sending ma ton to the Cape, but there was an undoubted future i for dairy produce. Snpp'ies of butter to ! Britain annually continue to increase, but j population and Increased consumption go on simultaneously, and one thing consider ably in our favour is the oontinnsd decrease iv American exports, owing to the increased population there consuming a large portion of the produce previously Exported from 6hat j Oountry. The Argontina us ajjbutter export country alec, has not progressed during the paot two years, and indicate m go to prove thab it is doubtful if they will ever have large dairy exportp, prefixing to rely on their frtajn meat trade with Greai Britain* The Australian Commonwealth has sent less butter to the London marked during the past yew by nearly 4000 tons than the previous year, and the great expectations!)- oe formed of her expert trade in this connection have nod by any means been realised, nninly attributable to the drought?, f n m which we Id the South of New Zealand are less liable, owing to osr geographic*! position, and our exoellanb water race system^

THE OCLONY'B BKP0R1! OF BOTTEB Aa shawing the exports from New Zoalaocl for one year, 1901, ib will be observed that) rapid strides are being nude with the iodas 1 try. Tha total exports of butter for th»b year ars afcated as 1f9.1250wt, of wbioh the North Island iis creditad wUh 167,769jwt, leaving ooiy 51,3660w!j to the South laland, The eupremaoy of the South Island in cheees exports has alw been wreatad by cur northern neighbours, Of a total of 99,G98cwt of cheese exported, the North lulsnd'a share waa 53,351 cwt, ieaving bhe South Island with 47,139 ;wt. Surely the foregoing is plentiful food for thought for Ashburton county farmers, who are fealing a slump in wool and muttotn

WHY *HW INDUSTRY SHOULD PAY, The figures showing the progress made fn the North li-land, go to prove 'h*b there is plenty of money to ba made out of the iodustry if judiciously worked, and that we in the south of Canterbury have been work ing in a twilight-, an compared with our neighbours. The rapid rice ia the wheat m*rk»r, win, of o »urae, eao uraga a large number lo orop more tz ewsivaly thlsßeaaor, bu'j my advice to the ?mill farmers it to Beverely let alone the cereal trade, Allow the large farmsrs who can afford ft bad ecaß >n to speculate in that direction. There am several reaoons why the dairy ing mduatry ebou'd p*y equally aa well here na on Ihe West Otmsß of the North I jlaad. Jo the first place, dury cowa are much cheaper here, and ooDßEquen'.ly tho outlay In that direotion would be lean. There ace alec better herds in the South from which to aeieot at-"ck to lay the fonndatioo of goad dairy tier's. We have considerably better roftda over which farmers w^uld travel to factories, and several brsnch lineaof rakilway, whereas, ia Taranakf, there la but the one l»»m Hcb, We are also as ne»r to por^e of ehippiog as the nvj rlty of the fsctoti?s there, Having eatufied themselves that-tho induatry will paj* 8 tha farmers will, if jieutasarf, commence to lay the foundation ot their herdß. Therefore a few words oa

EHEDIKG AND SELECTING COWS may bo of interest. Tha average t apply of milkior cows ia New Zealand It computed at 330galf»t which ia indeed low. Some farms in the vicinity of Edendale, with hereto of 90 and 75 cowe, averaged 437 and 494galei respectively, which iB nearer what it Eihouid be, bub would even be better in tbii county. Tha average of the dairying eonntie? of Scotland h eeb down at 620 g%le per annum per cow, *ad this rate ooijld easily be. obtained here. Of course, titie Soottifih yield is attributable to tha provisions for winter feed anil good shelter, and; thin would require t@ be attended to in a county like this, whtoh has ab least one or two Bnowstorm", in which case the cows remain longer in milk. In Denmark and Sweden dairy oafcble are fed on red olover in summer, and oatmeal in winter* Eaoh cow ia given about 3!b of oatmeal and JOlb of mangolds per day ; and if a cow gives more than 4 gala per day, she gat: extra food in oatmeal in proportion to the increase. In Sweden of course, the individual cow is cooaidered, bub in New Zaaknd only herds could bi dealt with. At the last Bhow in Denmark tho ohamplon cow yielded 22| b of butter per week. The success achieved in Sweden and Denmark in producing batter is due to the soientiSo principles on which the feeding is conducted. The fine fiwouir of their bottor is duo to the oatmeal and re.l olover, the ijUvour being much the same »a the bubter of Normandy, the result of the sainfoin feeb\ Ineafficlrnt attention (a paid io New Zealand to hand fead* Ing in the winter, with the reeulb tfaafc ib lakes the cows too long on spring grasa to recover their condition, and make use of their producing eapubi'i ieß, and a matter like this will need close attention in this eotinty, ftagardlng pasture, of oouraa tha richer the herbage tha richer the milk, bah quantity of milk is to an extent regulated by the suoculeat nature of the grass. Some bold the opinion thab moat milk and the irlohest In quality Is obtained from cows grazed in deep fertile soils. Of course oows fed en iqtwl amounts of clover and grasses grown on poor land will not produce the same rgsultsj Again others hold that the conditions of the land only affects the quantity, nob quality, Again srasa should nob be allowed bo go to seed. Old established pastures are preferable to newly laid down once, although perhspa a greater return may be obtained from the latter, Regarding manure? of cp.urae, bone oomea first, and auperphoephate next, and when bone manure falls to act, have recourse to limei (To be ooaUnuecTJ)

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

Unltnd Preen Aaeooiation— By Elotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 23, 9 9 a m) THE 110YAL GUESTS London, April 22 It is officially announced that Sir Wilfred Laurier, Mr Barton, Mr Seddon, Sir Gordon bprigg, Mr Bond, of Newfoundland, and Mr Hiaie, of Natal, are the only Premiera who will be Royal guests, as well as Governor's Ridgeway, Oeylon; Sendall, Guiana ; MacGregor, Lagos; and Grenfell, Malta,

IMPERIAL FINAKOB The Commons has passed the increase on the income tax by 290 to 61. Some Unionists confessed that the grain duty strained their loyalty, Sir M. Hicks* Beach replied that if peace came soon, concerning which nothing coold be more premature than the rumours published by the newspapers, all the j taxation and the loan would still le wanted for the increasing normal expenditure required by increased indirect taxation.

PLAGUE Ten fresh cises? and five deaths from plague have occurred at Port EUzibetb, OANCKR The Duchess of Bedford and other Society leaders hive appeal- d for £100,000 for the cancer investigation fond. QUEEK WILHELMINA The Hague, April 22 Queen Wilbelmma is making j satisfactory progress and the impression ■is growing that regency will be un necessary.

Australian.

United Press Aseioo.aUon— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 23, 9 51 a m) THE PJDAGXTE Brisbane, April 28 A fatal case of plague has occurred A O&SE OF CANNIBALISM Perth, April 23 The natives have given information that the Lakeway tribe about a year ago killed two white prospectors, one being eaten:

SOUTH AFRICA.

CONCENTRATION OA.MPS Per Prnaa Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Rcoaivcd April 23, 9 24 p m) London, April 22 The death rate in the concentration oamps during March was forty-five per thousand. Thi Br era in Western Cape Colony surrounded and unsuccessfully attacked Oo'Kiep, British remforcementa.arrived and relieved the garrison. The damage to the Barbican ie estima ted at £2.000,000. '

Mr Seddon Criticised.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright E cciveJ April 23, 1032 am Sydstey April 23 The Telegraph referring to what it terms gfcddanV- double BhufflV' BaFs he found himself in a different atmosphere in Australia, where the propoundera of red schemes for givi«g the natives fh^irownway in warfare were palpably in danger of being chilled by reasoa of the civilised views about war which prevailed adversely to them. Mr Seddon per ceived the change in the temperament and proceeded to conform to it by offer ing hia Maori friend aa a sacrifice.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON TROTING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

The Autumn Meeting of the Aehhurten Trotting Club will bo held at the Show Grounds tic-morrow. Ac present the pros* peots of the weather keeping fins are very favourable, and if) ia to be hoped this will turn out) oorreoti, as & spell of fine weather weuld indeed be welcome. The public are reminded that the first race will start at 12.30 sharp. The refreshment booth will be 'under the supervision of Mr J Mullan, of the Asbburton Hotel, and Mr JH Jewifi will purvey oysters to all lovers of cmsta* oeana. The brack ia fast drying up, and by tomorrow shou'd be in holding condition. The usu*l train arrangements have been made to suit the requirements of visitors' Oar sporting c n'ribunor seleotßtha follow ing to run prominently in their respective engagements:— I Maiden—Black Star and Cast Off District—Diploma or Silver o*ll Lagmhoh—Lillian D SBi&iKa—Transit Boyal Brao£l,es— Katipo and Strnan iiSB-ftURTON Handicap—Little Bell cr Lignite Faikfield— Young Berlin Dash—Harold C or Little Harold

WELLINGTON RACESPOSTPONED.

United PreiH Assoolation—Ry Kleotrio Telegraph WEtLiNOTOX, April 83. A eufldeo change of wind to the south early this morning brought rain with it. The firßb day's racing of the Aubumn Meeting has been postponed till tomorrow. Trade Wind has been scratched for the Welter.

AVONDALE RACES

United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Ayondabe Racecourse. April 19 The weather is dull, bub bbc attendance ie exotllent. Recalls :— Maiden Hcbdi.es-Mara 1, WUsoo 2 t Lady Dash 3« Scratched—-Parahaki. Won by thre^ lengths. Time—3 24ieoa, DM" deads—£3 3 and £8 03. Flyino—Hohoro 1, Warrick 2, Despatch 3 Scratched—Maroon and Gold Minna, Dividends—£2 12) aad £9 10a. Pony—Firab Wbieper 1, Orange and Blue 2, Annoyed 3. All Btartetf. Time—l s|. I Lividenda—£lo 6s and 19«

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Aasoointion—By E'ectrio Telegraph Weminoton, iftpril 23 The borty of a man, as y«t unidentified. Was washed a.-hore at Chi ival Bay this morning. It apparently had been in the water for a fortnighb Na?ier April ?3 A fire early this morning gutted the stable an;] grainstore of "TV A Amner, Olive Squ»re, deatroying e> large quantity of grain, etc. The insrwaoea are~Bnil(Hng, £200 s contents, £200—all in the New Zaaland ! Nkw Plvmootii, April 23 In tho P.W Court this morn'ng R'ohard O'Donneli was fined £10, and ooßta £20 6s I 9d, for selling liquor without a license at Targaporutu, on the occasion of the regatta. Ha web a, April 23 Mr Robbiia% for many years a councillor, has been returned unopposed for the mayoralty.

P4IMBRSTON North, April 23 Mr Frederick Hadfield, aged 49, manager ! ab the Burton Brewery, died this morning, presumably from the effects o! as overdose of laudanum, taken for insomnia, An inquest) will be heldi The third show of the Horticultural Society w»s opened today by Mr Piranl, M.H.B The number of exhibits is greatly In excess of previous shows, exhibitors being present) from Hawera, Wanganul, and Wellington. The quality Ihroughoufc is first olass, and the collection of apples is described by the judges as the beet display seen for many years, constituting an txhibl' tion In themselves.

Chr'stchttrch, April 23 Mr H F Wigratn haa bean elected uaop{o3od aa Mayor of Hhrlßtchuroht Dunedin, April 23 Some few weeks Bgo Mi Oruiokshank, S M, dinmiseed a charge of shooting native game, od the ground thai recent legislation did Dot provide when the ppaaon shou'd o'ose for the shooting of g^me Judge Williams today upheld the appeal, flailing that the decision of the tnag'strate was wrorp, Invercaegim, April 23 During the past season the -Southland Aoollmatlsation Society issued 776 fi3hinsr lioenseß™a record. A n solution w»b adopted reoommonding the Government to establish i a Haltnon hatchery and rearing ponds at the I ! mouth of the Waiau River. The Aofcinfi Premier has received an official intlmafcfon from fche chairman of tho Pacifio j Gable Board that the oable is now i-pen (op j Intercolonial, Norf >lk Island, and F-ji j traffic* Sir J G Ward has received a oible advis ing that the Rirautaka left Oapetown on 20th April, having Lieuti Paget on board for New Z}a!and.

Autumn Show.

United Prean ARsoolatlon—By Bleotrlo Telegraph Napier, April 23 The first Autumn Bbow he!d tinder the auspices of the Hawkes' Bay A, and P. Society ia being held at Hastings today. Considering the fact that the season has not been by any means of the best, the collection of farm and dairy produce, grain, and roo's Is all roan A excellent, and tho fiopporb accorded tj the Society should warrant them in making this an annuskl fixture. A special feature of the Show is the f-plendid display of produce of all kiuria from the Poverty Bay district, collected by Metsurs Williams and Kettle. Pat stick haß very fair representation, but all by local exhibitors. Uafortunately the weather is threatening.

Penny Postage.

United Press Association—Ry Klaofcdo Telegraph XkVEKCAHGILL, April 23 The Acting Premier han received the following wire from Mr Draka, Federal Postmaster-General ; —' I accept your projojaltor & Nel* Zealand halfpenny ter minßble rate for Australian traffic} n the Pacific cable, and agree to accept your letters prepaid at the penny rate, the G ,vernment having agreed to accept rucli leb'ers from all parts ot the British Empire. 1 Sir J G Ward wired in rr ply : - 'BUartily congratulate you upon the decision to admit lectors at the penny rate from New Zuatand and all patts of the Empire into the Australian Common wealth. I is a great postal movement in a forward direction, and will givo universal (satisfaction to all the count! iea affected, The halfpenny terminal ratoa will V-,e gftze'.ted for New Zsaland terminal tr&ffio afa once '

The following telegram has been forwarded to al! newspapers by the Postmaster Gener&l:—''Very pleasod to ba abli to Inform you that; in response to representation made by me the Federal Government of Australia have todi»y agreed to allow New Z island letters to bo admitted ta the Commonwealth ab the penny rate« This new?, lam turo, will be received with satisfaction by you, ab Australia was the only British country whioh so far had refused to agree with Ne,w Zealand's universal penny postage."— 3.0, Wabd.

IBli; ASBBUETOH GtJABDIA>< : WEDNESDAY, APEIL 23, 1902



Fandbb & Sops Eucalypti Extract,— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma »l the International Exhibition, Amsterdam. acknowledged by Medical Clinics nod Uai veraittea all over ths globe. That the crude, bolnottß oils, which are now foisted upon the public under tha name of Euoalyp Exbraotß, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Para Volatile Eucalypti Extract, w© Itate :—lfcis proved by tents made by the tfedioal OHdiob of the Universities at Bonn lad Orlefiwald (Prussia), that only prodaota Wb are satarated wlbh oxygera snd freed of bids, reaiuoßfl artd other substances adberen b primary distillation, will develop the aratiFe properties possessed by the plane* ?o avoid the appalling consequences result ig from the application of substitutes, etc., i croup, bronohitiß, diphtheria, dysentery Eternal inflammatioH, etc., ins^tt ?n getting (4HDIB AND PONS' PUBS VOIAWBI »W.. Ira Mxra&Ot, and b® «fti«



TUSSICUR! cares Coughs of Long Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Price, 2a 6d ; obtainable everywhere. The Elusive Pigskin is the poarce of much sport and the cause of many injuries. Football players should use Chamberlain's Pain Bilm, art antisept'c liniment, especially valuable for sprains and braises. One application gives relief. Try i 6. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asso ciation of Canterbury, Limited,'Ashbartoa B<slls if-, Wade's Worm Figs •-* the Wondeiful Worm Worriers—are always, effeQbive. Is bo^ee everywhere



Government Notices. mw zealkjsd railways. Excursion Farea to Ashbnrton for Kaces, April 24th. L XODKBIOJS Tickets at farts of 2d JPj per mile First Class, and Id per mile Second Class, minimum 4a and 2* respectively, mileage counted one way ©nly, will be issued to Aeh burton from Chris church, Tlmaru, Kprir.gbum and intermediate stations for the first train in each case on the 24th April, available for return on 24r»h or 25th April. On ihe 24th April the evening train Aehburton to Timara will atarb at 6 45, and tun 1 hoar 50 minutes later than timetable times, and the trthi from Aah> burton to Springburn will start ab 5 55 p.m , and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timeUble times. 4 262 By Order.



MAYFIELD SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 25m. SPECIAL ENTRY Account Jas Harbison^ Esq. Olenb Fills QOA BonDd moutoed MERINO O&^J EWES Further entries solicited TBE NE FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOOIA'JION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 4 237 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. THE NZ FARMFBi OO'OPKRATITE ASSOCIVTiON OF CANTERBURY ! Ltd. MAYFIhJLD~Y4RDS. FiUDAY, April 26th, 1902 WE shall tffsr, account) T Dowliog, Eiq.- QQA 2&4 Tooth Wa'fbred EWES (a O(J\J very prime line.) T F GIB-ON, Manager 4 277 HA LLO\D, Aaotionecr Wanted. TItTANTED-A PLOUGHMAN. Apply THB N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERTIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. 4278



Tenders. IINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. mENDERa will ba received up till Noob on SATURDAY, the 26 h April, 1902,' for Leasing purls of She Tinwald Domain- Full particulars on application to the undersigned, CHAS. J. SIYOHR, j 4 240 Burnett Sf.reer. j Public notices j COURT ASHBUKTON, ANt'lßttT ORDER OF FORESTERS, No; 6729, WILL oeleb.ata their ANNUAL BALL j ia the Od if allows' Hill on TBURBDAY, April 24, 1902, Refreshments provide!. D.vuciog at Bp.m. | Terris" Bind. J. Reid, M,O. TiokeSe, 3a 6d ; extra Lady, Is 6d* 4 123 J. PH&UP, Secretory PUBLIC NOTICE, ~^ i fIIHE Cußfcomors of the late Mr 8 E Btr- X nard are hereby Informed that tie Shop will be reopened on FRID&Y morning j mxt>, 25 h iuab, and the business will be j carried on for the present undfr the euper vißion of Mr Jamea Tusker. 4 268 MOUNT EOMSRS ROAD DISTRICT. IN accordance with the Regulation of the Loohl Elections Act, 1876, the Road Boards' Aot>, 1882, anl amendmeute th(reto, and the Local Government Voting Reform Aof, 1859, PUBLIC NOTIOK ia hereby given th%b an Election of TWO MEMBERS to tit the vacanoies caused by the retirf ment by rotation of Messes William Tat 8 lor Chapman and Wilmam Hitchklli (both eligible for re election} will be held on WEDNESDAY, May7th, 1802. Nornioatione, in tho prescribed form, muat be delivered to the Roturnin^ Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the Road Board Offioe, M»unt Somera, nob later bhan NOON on THURSDAY, M»y Isr, 1902. L. J. McGREOOR, Returaing Officer;. Monnb Sotnero, April 21ab, 1902. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road Diettiob will be held in the Board's Office, Mount Somore, on THURS" DAY, May lat, afc Noon. W. T: OHAPMAN, Chairman Mount Somers Road Board. 4 242 ASH BURTON TBOTS. TO-MORROW s~i OOD FIELDS. 4 271 - First Race ab 12.30 p m Ci MALL Shop ab aoubhern sntrauoe of the iO Aro^de, lately occupied by Meaera Grace Bros. T BULLOCK, Agent TO KLEOTORB OF ABHBURTON, T A DIES AND GENILEMEN,— Is ia with the betb internets of the Electors of Aahbarton at heart, and a!«o aa a means of making a modest livelihood, lhab wo plaeo our Services ab your disposal. We guarantee first ciasa work both 'in Cabinet* making and Upholstery Departments, and sincerely trneb when dealing in either of these Ilnsa you will call on yoar ever-ready Servants,— MORIARTY BROS., 4 189 Wakanul Road & Caas Sbreeb. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. HAVING secured the lease of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall be gtad to see all old friends, WINES, SPIRITS, and ALEB of the Best Quality only kepb in atocik. 4 73 J, DINBENi PATTY Pan baking powder, ibe great) novelty, two pabSy tins t'er nobbing Ffom all Grocers WANTED KNOWN-that W & M Baker. Cabinetmakers,, Uphlater ere, and Picture Fraraere, Havelock Street, have a largo assortment of Parlor, Dining Room, and Bedroom Fui rniture on hand; also Bedroom Sets, Iron £ tedsteade, and all articles required by boa eeholders for family purposes; all at lowi jet rates. Inspeatlon invited.



The efficacy of TUSSICURA In all lang and throat complaints Is undeniable. It * touches the spot' every time. BILL MARTIN SPF.AKB. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christohurch,— Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to Bay how heartily I appreciate the Ideal tyrea which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen Now Zealand records, and won the several chain pionßhip pr'zaa. I am very pleased with them-WILLIAM MARTIN 4 171



PUBLIC NOTICES. TO TBH BURGESSES. Ladies afd Gentlemen,— fI^HE office of MAyor during the present J. year has been of exceptional im* portaDCe, and an exceedingly arduous one, In adifl ion to the ordinary duties devol-, ving upon mo, I have ha I the honour and ■responsibility of receiving their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Corn wall and York; of receiving Hia Majesty's Indian Troopo; arranging for the despatch of our own Contingents to Bouth Africa; and receiving thosa of Our Boys who have returned- I have also been successful to having sufficient money subscribed for the erection of a Town Clock, which I desire to see completed* By request, my services are placed at your disposal for another year, and If you think I am worthy of your renewed oon» fiJence for that period, you are asked to r vote accordingly. I am, Youra Obediently, W. H. COLLINS, 4 274 Candidate for Mayor ' NOTICE TO FARMERS. A Pub!lo Trial of the New Colonial Double XX. Spring Tined Oulbiva* or and the latest English Kamome Spring Tined Cultivator will be held at Mr M Shbbnan's Farm, Newtown, near Rakaia, on THURBDAY, April 24 h 9 at 2 p m eharp, weabher per mitting* 4 209 W BTONYER. POULTRY FOR SALE. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minorcau, Langshana, and Brown Leghorns. Also Pekln Dacka. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5a eaoh. & 19Q H. 9. BEBRIMAN.



I WANTEDS | TTJ ANTED—-A General ServaDt.—Apply TT at once to Mrs Fandet.l. 4 272 WAfcTED— A good Hener&l Servant; used to children, Wugee 14a a week. —Apply Box 14, .P.O. 4 245 \T£7 ANTED— Several Generals, House VV maids, and Nursery Maids,--Mns Adams, Registry Office, 4 SS76 Ij^OUND—A Collie Dog—black and light X; tan and grey on back,—%pply Wi Kennedy, Poundkeeper. 4 279 BAKING Square Tennis Oiub'e Soolal— Wesloyau Schoolroom, Thursday, 24th, 8p mi Good Musical Programme, Ping Pone, Refreshments, etc, Tickata 1m __^__ 4 267 TilOR SALE— A quantity of nearly new JD first class Furniture, including & high class now Piano ; abo two Ladies' Bicyc'ee, All to be Bold aba bargain: Apply W C Page, Surrey Villa, East Street, WANTED— 40 Hsree by 8 oolook on Tuesday night—J H Jewixi TO LET—Two shops In Moore Street, with dwellings oi four rooms to each ; good cooking ranges, Rent, 7s per week.— Apply W C Page, East Street. TjlCO TEA LLS.—Footballs, all sizes in stock, Also " Rooster" Brand Linings, Hockey Sticks Teem 9 J eaohi H M JONES jHARSON'tf Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Eartheuwarw, American G'ass and Hardw&re, fehtfß.ld Cutimj and Electroplace, Bicycles, Bruehware, and JapuneMj Good?, in now on. NOW LANDING-Sheep Netting 2fc at 2Jl,3n(GS)at2£l per yard, Fo*. Nesting from Id per >ard Gaeh Hotse Clippers—The oelebrated ' A Martin'o 'at 7a 6d, 9s 6), tndi 10a 6d each Cartridgei— New Club and New Rival at reduced p ; ces in, quantities at G Meddins', The Po.ip.t't Ironmonger Kf\ DOZiSN oup3 and Saucers to be t)\J cleared out at 2s lid per dozen, Ib &.i per half dozen, Brown Teapots from 9 > eich, Japaoese Teapotß 7d each, Special Line Chinese Teapots at 9d each, Pheasant) Plates from 3a per dozan, Jam Dishes (20 patterns to choose from) 4d each, at Fletcher Bros* Cash Supply Stores HONEY TINS (wish patent lids) to hold 561b8, at Is 9d each, or 19i per doz3B. We are Cash Buyers of Prime Hooey unci Beeswax in any quantity. Best English Fencing Wire 11s per owt, £10 10a per ton, Barb Wire 16b per cwt; Sheep Netting, 3fi wide, Centre Strand, 3d per yard by coil— FiiETOHBa Bros, Cash Supply Stores WANTED toOleir— Hew Gooda arriv ing during sale will be sold at sale prices; Pulley Belts le, Is 31; Trimmed Apronais, Is 3d, Is 4Jd—Pearcb's Drapery I Bale. , 6 ' /COLONIAL Everyday Cookery," prloe \J Is. This book is cbitfly SntenJeo to meet) the requirements of the ordinary colonial household. The book may bt specially recommended to young house keepers, inexperiecced oooks, domestic servants, and to students of the art of cookery. The directions are given in such a clear, oonelse manner, that the merest tyro should have no difficulty. Obtainable from ATI WILLIAMS, East Street STRANG'S Health Kokoff Offfae, per tin Is 31, Sbranga Soluble Cogee, per tin Strangs Maori Coffe*, per tin Is lOd ; Sym- I logton's Essence Coflfu'e, per bottle Is 2J ; Oatiua, par bag Is, Germeaia, per bag 1b ; Semolina per b^g, le j Q saker Oats, per pkt, 10J ; 251b bag best; Untmeal 3a 91; good I Sauoa, 3 bottlea U ; Golden Bee Jam par. dtZ9u33 93. Hi»(hes"i prices given for all kinds of dairy Prociuci n.t) John Orr ft Ho. | TOHN OtR &Co., for Tea, To*, lea.— fj Arab, per lb la 8I ; K• zo, i>er Ih 1 91; Nelson & Move, per 1b 1« 10J ; «-;ri Lanf, per Ib Is 10J ; 15ell Tea, per ib 2«; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2f, or 6lb tin 12s. Hundreds of Books to chooso from. FOLOGY^-We beg to" apologise to anj cußtomera who were unable to get sorve'i owing to orußh, and for their benefi W8 will continue the ea!a for » few days onger. —Pearce's Drapery Sale. BREECH Loaders Irom25;!; ammunitioD from 10s per ICO t O*r bridge Baits, Cieaning Rods, Ec. Guns on Idea and (or purchase.—Carson & Co. T" ADIES ! The wonderful ' Daydream LJ Corset for 5a lid during the sale.— Pearob's Drapery Sale rjp^^A/^v WANTED in four weeks— dwOVJ \J Cups and Saneers 4s 6d pel dozen, Afternoon China Tea Seta 2h 6! Dinner Sets frm 12s 6ti, China Oops and Saucers from 6s perdozen. — I'arson & Co. rpHE following prices will convince you X that Kerb Bros, Burnett Street, are selling as cheap as any shop in town : — 70!b Bag Sugar 14s6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per tin ; New Currants, 6d per Ib ; Figs, 7d per Ib ; Rloe, Sago, and Tapiooa, 2d per Ib. All other goods equally cheap, GOOD NEWS 11^ E ARE 'now showing a' Superior TT Assortment of everything NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATF.' All the Latest Styles and Fjishion in JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & FURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. Under New Management. Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blouse Flannellettes In Ntwesfc Shades and Patterns. Anticipating a "rongh" winter we have comploted*purchaseß of Heavy Stocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &c Which we have marked at prices which it will be to yoar advantage to see before going elsewhere, ss the ' CORNER' VALUE is well known. Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing, made to order—a specialty—we do well in this Department and guarantee rrr, style, at.d cut. We have a bewildering varie'y of Mea's Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest in Ashbuiton. HORTHGOTE& HEFFORD « THE CORNER." EAST & TANCRED STREETS IT WILL PAY YOU To Try Our 11 Mil MLepONAI^I> «Se CO. Tailors Bmoke NewYenoa



f DAVID THOMAS 1 METHVEN YARDS THURSDAY, APRIL 24tb, 1902 T WILL aels at the above fixture,— Oo accoanb of a Chech— 3Dfaughb MARES and GELDINGS (Just out of work) Aleo on account) of a Client,— Af\ RIGS (Fafc and Store) Alao Fab and Store Sheep, Oaltle and Psgs. 4 275 D THOMAS, AoeUomer ARG&DE SATURDAY, Ucly 3rd, 1902. SALE OF ABHBURTON RACING PRIVILEGES MR D THOMAS h&a reoeived iDstruo* tiona from the Aehburton County Baolog Olab to cell as above, — Lot) I—lnside BOOTH (Publioans' and Oonfeobiooery) Lot ,2-Oatßliie BOOTH tPablioan'e) Lob 3—Confectioner's Booth (Outside) Lob 4-.Horße YARDS L»t s—Oufeslde STAND Lot 6-OARDS Sale at 2 o'olock D THOMAS, 4 239 Aaotiuneer. AKOADE HORSE FAIR. THDK-DAY, MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now'raoeiviug entriee.° 4 217 D THOMAS



FRIKDLANDER BROB, LTD , *" : : i IXra ARE CASH BUYJERS OF j i WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GR\SS]|SEED. Highest PdoealGive» Stongo in our Ashbacton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst^Storea »l lowesb rates. FRtEDLAiI)ER BROS.,"]LTD. ■ " ' i —■! PUBLIC NOTICBB. Ashburtoq, April 18th, 1902 HENRY DAVIS, Fsq, Daar Sir,— WE, the undersigcad, desire that you will allow yourself to be nominated sun a Candidate for the Office of Mayor for the next teriri Your long residence Id the Borough, and tsha experience you have gained as a Councillor, warrants us in making the requisition. We know that you have the interest of the town at heart, and if you will conaeat to thla rcqaeat we will support you at tbe Poll : — Joseph Scaly Ge > A Diokineon R A Be^iy H Mllaom Charles Ward (for Geo Kfdd J Ward) Wm Kidd Heary Stephanuon H P Madden W H Robinson J*mee Meliot Wm Bryanb Edwd G OrUp W Lindnay Jas Tasker J Canning AW McConell Jae Elliott * W Simpson Gao Meddins Gao Stoddsrb To the Gentlemen Signing tbe above Requisition,,—- I have muoh pleasure in complying with ypue request, and I oaa assure you that f you eleot me to the honourable position, I will do all I can to forward the interests of the Borough, HENRY DAVIS Ashbarton, April 2lefc, 1902 4 257 QUARTER Aore Section, in a good situ* atlon, Eftft side of Town, on which is •rioted a well built House of clx Rooms, with Bath room and out building. The Property in let to a good tenant, at a rent whioh will allow a fair Inter eit on Purchase Money, and a good margin for repairs, &c* For particulars apply to CHARLES BRADDfiLL, 4173 Burnett Street. HIGH CLASS TA3LOHING. \%TJt Have just opened, ex s. s. IT ' Paparoa,' a large Bhipraent of NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of 'up to date' Soitinga in Worsteds, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltone, Beavers, Rea Iriah Fritz*, Rainproof Overcoatings, Faacy Vestingß, &o. ISiP^WG zindcrtake to execute all orders encrusted to ua to the satisfaction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably with those of any of thelflading Ohrlstcharch firms for equal quality, or it, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladleß* Tailor-made CostromeSf Jackets, Habits, &c, in the latest styles. cbaigheadHT beerym ak The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. Aehburton. i TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWALD DISTRTOT. HAVING taken over the SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI . HESS lately carried on ab Tinwald by Mb , J Stbphhns, I aoa prepared to execute all . work entrusted to me with despatch, and at moderate prloes. Trusting to receive a fair share of public . patronaget ; ( G. MOKRISON, i ) (Late of jLagmuob), TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. } 4185 ' I Smoke New Venua



\, FLETCHI^IU3ROS'^~" J ■ N EX I TEA COMPETITION : CLONES OK.AUGUST & B t, m* ' EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEVIE & PRIZE W the Set coining 58 Plecea ; either ofVhjV > is valafd pi ft * Pttllited DilllM)r SECOND PMZE-Ladie. 9 Ob Boiled <&? Watoh va'u, £3 . „ , * , 4 keep its colour for 10 yeara *"* » g«<««»teedto TBIRD PRIZE-Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Pieces Alao Numerous Uther Prizes LAMPS, LAMPWAHE. ETcT" Tor Our Winter. Ttad,, , Mm , he l^H«<Ujuap f» «,„ H . n a.om, Dr.wi,g .Lm ROCHESTER' lliiis^^ ' No 0 «fz-<, 7s 61 TABLE T<AMPJ Bz< 5s h'NoI ' -■ No 2 „ 14»84 8? 6d| No 2 Ha o,^, 1, 2;!?^ H^^ome Table lamps J^ A %X BJf e ,LB'?P B H Hacd Painted 22s 6d each above 63. 9d, lOd 9(1, and 10a. ancl 18 93. All shades 1«, 15.63, & „ , , . , our Cbimney« »rt 2a 61 lixtra Chimneys for above lOd of the ve.y but quality DRAWING ROOM LA.MPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS t'<rom.?s' From 19* 6d 1 31, 2a, 2a 9d, &2a lid . ; 6f>ch Hard Lampe, as aKvels HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS '^!I M^pf^rl' S*?- Exaobly as showD, compete, 17a 6d each rn^UvS li—jlEjSLJl £22 Oihera 25j toJ9B each l^J J O ( ' BUKNEHS 4 WIOKS -We hold Larg Try Oae of Our Pat«nb Kerose ß e Pump*, _ Stookß of Boraera to fit misft styles of if you wish to save money and annoyance co if your Burner is out of order, It Highest Te ß b Kerosene 4s6d tin, <h oaae y pri ' Oee fao J fl frim gi oach ' Fineßt Oane Sugar-—7olb bags 14s 6d, 56ib bags 12s, 4O'.b bigs 8s 9 1, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water White, 4^ &d per tin, 9s ppr cas^, FJemingtoni Ft-ctory Cheese 6d p^r !b, Finest Akaroa Factory Cheese 7d Ib, Loif Cheese s^d, by Oheeae of 12 to 16ibs. 5 Tons Rock Salt to be cleared at 4a per cwt. 5 Tons Oaetle Brand just arrived 4s 3d per cwfe, New Heeded Raisins, lib packet «. 0 7 New Snlbanaa por lh «. ..0 7 Nsw Vahooia Raisins, „ ..0 5^ Finest New Currants .. 0 5 Rice, Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, New Gurranis  .. .. 0 * Split Peas por 1b  ..0 2 251b OatmoaS bag .. . .. 3 § CANDLES, 8 SOAF , Price's National Sperm pesr 1b ..0 7 Silkatone per har 10J, per box' .. 1! By the Box „ ..0 6| Liucdrice ,91 & 10fl, „ .. 11 Parafin Wax, plain or fluted .. 06| Almond Scented 9i, „ .. 11 By the Box .. .. .. 0&| Excelsior „ 81,  .. 10 Eeotrlc Sperm per 1b .. .. 05^ f a"'oD^e „ 7.',  .. 9 By the Box  ..  ofs Diiwio „ erf, „ .. 8 Bedroom or Piano Oandlespor 1b ..0 10 3■> tn , 4Ai ..7 Price's Carriage Oandlea „ .. 010 V. y ,'/ 6 3,' ■ ,',' '.' 13 _ IX L. Hoap • 4d, „ .. 11 And Hundreda of other Line« < : ■ - „^rous to mention in this issue; FLETClf^li BROS. 1 QABH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREBT, OHRIBTCHUROH.