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Southland Times, Issue 18055, 27 January 1903, Page 3

Amusement* FITZGERALD BROS.' New Continental CIRCUS & MENAGERIE At BLUFF TONIGHT. TONIGHT For One Night Only. The Whole of the Huge Shows wiil appear IN INVERCARGILL For Two Nights Only. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28th. THURSDAY, JAN. 29th. AND Special Matinee on Thursday After neon. THE NEW CONTINENTAL ARTISTS. THE NEW IMPORTED HORSES. THE WONDERFUL"" CYCLE WHIZZ.' On a Track at an angle of 05 degrees, and 80 laps to the mile. Ridden by The 4 Melbourne*. A Really Wonderful Act, You should not miss seeing this. The Beautiful BLACK HUNGARIAN HORSES. Six in number. MASTGK BERTIE, Great Aerial Trapziat. THE LEON FAMIUY, Acrobats, Tumblers, Rulers, &c MADAME AMELIA, the Lady Trapezist, on Aerial Swings and Swinging Ro. c. Grand Production of African War Epsidocs, introducing the Noted WAtt HORSB, " ST. JUST." This is absolutely one of the Finest Aots of Horse Training ever attained by any trainer The Great Animal Acts from Carl Hagonbeck's (Zoologister) Circus, Hamburg-. The Tiger Riding on Horseback, Lion and Elephant Riding on a Tricycle, etc. Under trainership of Herr Zaph. THE WONDERFUL "TYLKRS." IN THEIR MOST DARING RISLEY ACTS. HADJI TABAR THE ARAB WONDER. A Marvellous Contortionist. THE DELA VALES The Greatest Trick Cycle Ridere in the World. The recenty -imported Dummy Clown •i WEST " A GALAXY OF IMPORTED TALENT FRED. C. PARKER, Ajent, LUMSDEN HACK RACING CLUB. fiLAUSE 4 in Programme for forthcoming races V-/ gliould read. " All weights, not otherwise specified 0 atone upwards, not 11 stone as printed." JAMES MAUTIN, Secretary. MADAME HELLER, Physiognomist, Ptychometrist, • Inspirational Medium, Rooms— KELVIN STREET, off Esk street, opposite Council Chambers. Cn ARTS WRITTEN AND HANDWRITING DIAGNOSED ADVICE given on Health, Business, Marriage, etc., Consultation Fee, 2s Od. Splendid Testimonials. Over 40,000 people interviewed in all centres of New Zealand. Kveryone can ask his or her own questions privately SHORT FAREWELL SEASON INVERCARGILL ANNUAL JIEGATTA 11th FEBRUARY Railway Notices YEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Ikvekcargill Distiuct.) TAPANUI RACES 29th AND SOni JANUARY, 1903 HOLIDAY EXCURSION TICKETS TO TAPANUI (rates : 2d per mile first-class, id per mile secondclass, mileage counted one way only, minimum fores in and 2s respectively) will be is-ued on 28 th and 2!>th Jannary from Dunedin and all stations south thereof (includiug branches). These ticketa will be available for return up to and including Thursday, 19th February, 1903. ON FRIDAY, 30rn JANUARY, 1903, train (stoppinO where required) will leave Herint for Walpahi at 6.6 a.m., returning leaving Waipahi 0.0 a.m. (connecting with morning train from Clinton) Tspanni 9.55 a.in,

Amusements* . Grand Evening Carnival. qu a b N'T park. ON Tuesday Evening:, 27th Jan. COMMENCING 6.45 p.m. SHARP. PRIZES i MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP £2 £1 10s I » >. .. £2 £1 10s 3 „ „ „ Hi £1 10s 220TARD3 HANDICAP FLAT RACE Highland Dances in costume: Nipger Farces. Gretna Green Race. Motor Cycle Race. Grand Promenade Concert by Battalion Band, Bluff Band and Pipe Band. Entries for Cycling events (2s each event) close with Secretary, lnvercargill Cycling Club, at the Booms on Saturday, 8 p.m. ; for the flat race at noon * on Monday, at R. W, Jones' Cycle Works. SUBSTANTIAL PRIZES. Train will leave for Bluff at 10.30 p.m. (Proceeds in aid of expenses Band attending Master ton Contest.) Admission, Is. Children, Gd. mniS EVENING'S CARNIVAL. HANDICAPS. 220 Yards Handicap. L. J. Morton scratch, T. Kane ecratch, W. Black scratch, L. Broad scratch, A. Fibld 2yds, G. Coulintf 5, J. BatoyC, O. Wisefi, J. C. Campb'll 5, A. Gunn 7, W. Seed s;C. Campbell 9, A LuxfoTj9. W. MURDOCn, Handicapper. CYCLING EVENTS. }-Mlbß. Ist Heat— A Ralston scr., J. Dowling 25yds, MSummers 35, R. W. Jonea 05, A. Brighton 70, W. R>Infrram 75. 2nd Heat G. Cushnie 25yds, M. Dowlingr 35, Jas. Stewart 55, Jas. Adams 70, Jaa. Heyrc 75, A. de Joux 80. 1-Mll-K Ist Heat— Jas. Dowling 60yds, G. Cushnie 50, M' Summers 65, A. Brighton 120, Jas, Adams 120, Jaa' Heyre 130. 2nd Heat — A. Ralston scr., M. Dowling 65yds, Jas. Stewart 90, R. W. Jones 110, W. R. Ingrain 130, A. de Joux 150. 3-Mile. A. Ralston scr, G. Cushnie 150 yds, Jas. Dowling \ 150, M. Dowling 200, M. Summers 200, Jas. Stewart 210, R. W. Jones 2SO, Job. Adams 300, A. Brighton 300, Jas. Heyre 330, W, R. Ingram 330, A. de Joux 360. nEDGEHOPE ANNUAL SPORTS. WEDNESDAY,"*™ FEBRUARY. TT'NTRIES for sawing and chopping events close on Hi Wednesday, 28th inst AU ether events post entry. Special train will leave Invercargill in time for the sports, returning same evening. .> W. McRAE, Secretary. MAKAREWA-IIEDGEHOPE RIVER BOARD. I HEREBY give notice that an Election of Five persons to fill ftve extraordinary vacancies in the Makarewa-Hedgehope River Board will be held on Friilav. the 6th day of February. 1903, and I appoint the office of the «aid Board in Esk street, Invercargill, as the place, and Wednesday, the 4th day of February, up to 12 o'clock noon as the day for receiving Nomination of Candidates for election to fill the said extraordinary vacancies. Dated this 20lh day of January, 1903. WIL G. FOX, Returning Offlcer.S lnvercargill, 26th January, 1903. Temperance Hotel, BLUFF. SUPERIOR Accommodation can be obtained for Visitors and Travellers. Apartments for families iurin? the summer months. Terms moderate. MRS M. CAMERON FOR SALE. Complete Threshing and Chaff-cutting Plant. MARSHALL six horse power Traction Engine and 4ft Mill, also Chaffcutter and Bagger. The whole plant is complete in every respect, ready to go to work. The engine has her original preeaure— 12011)8 per square inch. This is a chance to eecure a really good plant at a very low price. EASY TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. James Macalister, INVERCARGILL FOUNDRY, DEE STREET. "VTAETHING will touch yer auld mither'a hert like II a Xmas Box o' Hondai Lanka " Cook o' the

Meetings SOUTHLAND FALLEN SOLDIERS' LEAGUE. A MEETING of Members of the above League will XX he held in the Municipal Hall, Kelvin street, on Tuesday, the 27th inst, at 8 p.m. Bi'SiNSKS— Designs and general. WM. YOUNG, Hon. Treasurer. Invercargill, 27th January, 1903. ! Evangelistic Meetings. TEMIERANCE HA ! L. | CONDUCTED BY I MFSSRS J.F. GR&Y & H.O. ISAAC V SERIES of SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC ADDRESSES will be given in tho above Hall, Each Evening at 8 o'clock EVERYONE CORDIALLY INVITED. Sankey and Alxander By ma Books. ARROW FALLS GOLD MINING CO., LTD. milE half yearly meeting of shareholders in the X above company will be held in the manager's oilico, Esk strca, on Friday, 30th Jannary at five P '"' R. F. CUTIIBERTBON, Manager. INVERCARGILL ATHEN.KUM. ANNUAL MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of members of the übove irstitution wil be held in the Reading Room on Thursday, the 2i)lh inst, at 8 p.m. Bi 1 si nksß -Consideration of Annual Report and Ualnnce sheet, Election of Officers and General. W. A. S. WILLCOX, Hon. Secretary. NOTICE TO TRAPPERS AS the generally expreescd opinion is altogether in favour of the proposed Trappers' Co-operative Association, the trappers in each district will please elect a representative to be present at a meeting to be held in the " Prince of Wales," Dee street, Invercargill, on ThurHay, the 29th January, at 2 o'clock, to j eH!e various details. Pares which have not 'been visited will be atteiuled to at first possible opportunity, as also any place wishing another meeting, but ail are requested to send i representative. . Full details of proposals, as submitted to meetings already held, will be posted on application to any botift Tide trappers. Address — TRAPPERS' ASSOCIATION, WINTON. Professional PIANOFORTE. MISS HEKDMAN resumes teaching on Monday, 2nd February. Applications for enrolment rom this date, 4 to 5 p.m. daily, at rooms, corner \ : ith and Tay streets. ' PIANOFORTE TUITION. MISS A. M. GOLDlEreßurneß teaching at No. 131, Don street, on Monday, 2nd February. Pupils niiidly attend at usual hours. JACKSON STREET, EAST INVERCARGILL MRS BLUE resumes teaching on Monday 2nd February. Pupils attend at their usual hours. PIANOFORTE TUITION. MISS RUSSELL resumes Teaching at her rooms, Colonial Chambers on MONDAY, 2nd Fel). In attendance on SATURDAY, 31st Jamary, from .otOl2. Art Classes MISSG. TODD will resume her classes in drawing find painting on SATURDAY, 31st JANUARY, in her studio, ESK STREET Postal Address— Waikiwi PIANOFORTE. MISS CHILMAN resumeß teaching on Monday, the 26th inst. Pupils please attend at usual hours. MUSIC ROOMS, ESK STREET. PRIVATE LESSONS resumed Saturday next, the I 31st inst. CLASSES meet on and after Mondny, Feb. 9tb. CHAS. GRAY. MUSIC ROOMS, CRESCENT. W FERGUSON will Resume Teaching • on MONDAY, 2nd February. Art Classes. "H/TIS3 FIELDING i» prepared to receive Pupils for -LtJL Drawing, and Oil and Water-Colour Painting. Classes commencing from Wednesday, 28th January ' DON STREET, INVERCARGILL. OAHIRI SCHOOL AND RINDERGARTEN. V.M C.A. HALL, KELVIN STREET. First term begins on Tuesday, February 3rd. Pupils prepared for primary and higher examinations Miss Gresham will be in attendance from 10 o'clock till 1 p.m. to enrol new pupils. Music Tuition. T SHALL resume Teaching on MONDAY, 26th INST. Subjects' Piano, Organ, Violin, Violoncello, Scientific Voice Production and Artistic Singing, Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition. CHILDREN CAREFULLY TRAINED. Advanced pupils prewired for the profession. New pupils for the singing class and other subjects are requested to arrange AT ONCE. JOHN J. ZIMMER. Don screet, 20th January, 1003. MRS. SNODGRASS' SCHOOL OF ART, TAY STREET, RE-OPENS MONDAY, 19th JANUARY. Freehand and model drawing class, children under 12, 6s per quarter. Saturday morning, from 10 to 12. Intermediate Class - Children over 12 years, 10s per quarter for drawing and painting. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, from S to 6, and Monday evenings, 7 to 9. Adult Class— Model drawing, light and shade, etching, painting, from best copies aqd from nature, £1 Is per quarter, 2 hours a lesson. Elocution Olasses— Children, now is your time. I will teach you to recite for parties and concerto for 5s per quarter, you can pay it out of your pocket money, and carry off all the prizes. Adults— Reoitation, elocution and debating class, £1 Is per quarter. Private lessons by arrangement. Dancing Classes, as usuaL Tuesday evening for beginners. Private classes. I can suit all parties for hours, as I give my whole time to roy pupils. Forenoon from 9 o'clock, and every afternoon and evening. Parents and intending pupils kindly call, Tay street chwlofArt. For Sale and To Let, rpWO room house and comer quarter-acre section, JL Ythan street south, for £120 ; for eale ; good value. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, corner Dec and Esk streets, Invercargill. FOR BALE— Half 'acre, with new cottage and good garden, North Invercargill ; price low. Appl> James Harvey, Solicitor.FAMILY Home of eight rooms, 6 fireplaces, parl new, washhouse, with copper, coal shed, J acn orchard, li acre in all, ior sale, £UO. Terms «vs maj be arranged. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, cornet Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. DAIRY Farm Of 200 acres, 12 miles from Invercar gill, 4 miles from Woodlands (160 acres freehold oud 40 acres leasehold), 6 roomed house, dairy farm cow byre, H paddocks,- sheep and oattle proof lencee 130 acres English grass. For sale. Terms to suil purchaser. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, corner De< mid Esk streets, Invercargill. FOR SALE -An excellent building site in Ey< street, also an acre, Venus street, Georgetown lighest part. "R. J. Cumming, Land and Eatati >gent, Athenamm ohamberß,Eßk street. FOR SALE-Seotions 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, aboul 2$ acres freehold, Poweltown, fenced and plantec with fruit trees nnd vegetables ; a Bplendid buildinj i-ite; will be sold very cheap. J. Wilson, Estate Agent, Eak street. TO ■ LET, for one year, furnished, superior family residence of S rooms, with all conveniences •tirden, orchard, lull bearing. W. B. Scandrett, Lam 7\gent, corner Dee and Esk Btreete, Invercargill. TO LET— In Clyde street, eight-roomed house nov ocoupied by Mr A. J. McOredle. Half-acre anc very convenience. Apply to Mr McCredle. L FOR SALE— Section 20, Block 15. quarter-acr freehold, Dublin street, North Invercargill;! fine high building site. Only £23. J. Wilson, JCstatn Agent, EBk street. FOR SALE— A six roomed house, soullery, wash house 1 acre, freehold, in Tweed street. Apply R. J. Cuinming, Land and Estate Agent, Esk street. FOR SALE— Neat residenoe of 6 rooms, bathroom washhouse, verandah, 2 bay windows, asphalt etc : freehold. Easterly aspect, 16 minutes walk fror P.o! Owner going North. Apply R. J. Gumming Athenamm Chambers, Esk street. > /GLADSTONE 8-roprn residence, with bath, soul \JT lery, washhouse and small stable, to let, fut nished or unfurnished. W. B. Scandrett, Lani Agent, corner Dee and Esk street*, Invercargill. XVE&Y honehOQ nRTf~II?T> TITJI A BlouJd mtkeaent < JLKjTlitJtt IJI<A trjirg tte n ] at 2s LUMSDENmenaII go in for Masters' shirts ani underclothing. Men'smeriho shirte and pant Is lid, worth 2s 6d, woollen undershirts, and pant 2s Od worth 8s 9d, niens' white merino pants 8s G worth is. ■■Only-Rt.-.Maßtert^Wurgaii»;'Btow,/pe ■ street. ■ '.-.'■ ■', ' .-.;■■ .;:■'"" ■'':■.'/' „.'• :

Sore Hands Red Rough Hands Itching Palms and Painful Finger Ends. ONE NIGHT CURE. \ jj[ SOAK the hancfe on retiring in a strong, hot, creaniy lather ofCUTICURASOAP, D*y,an<* anoint freely with CUTICURA OINTMENT, the great skin cure and purest of emollients* Wear, during the night, old, loose kid gloves, with the finger ends cutoff and air holes cut in the palms. For red, rough, chapped hands, dry, fissured, itching", feverish palms, with shapeless nails and painful finger ends, this treatment is simply wonderful. Millions Use Coticcra Soap, assisted by Cutictjra OuiTiircxT, for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, for cleansing tho scalp of crusts, scales, and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, •whitening, and soothing ted, rough, and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchings, and irritations, and for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of "Women use Cutictjra Soap in tho form . of baths for annoying inflammations, chafings, and excoriations, or too free or offensive perspiration, in the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanative, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women. j Complete Humour Cure, j Consisting of CimctJßA Soap, to cleanse the j skin Cuticcba Ointment, to Instantly allay Itching, and soothe and hoal; Cuticdka Re. solvent Pills, the new chocolate coated substitute for liquid Resolvent, to cool aud . cleanse the blood. A Single SET Is often sufficient to cure the severest case. Bohl throughout th« world. Australian Depot: R. Towns & Co., Sydney. British Depot; 27-28, Charter- - house Sq., London. French Depot: 6 Rua de la Pair, furio. JPowsa Drvo <uu> Cbsm, Cobf., Sole Prop*. DRINK SPRING BLOSSOM Special Advertisement Column pASH ADVERTISEMENTS of about 16 words are n V-' 6erted in this column at the following rates .— One insertion, la ; throe insertions, 2s 6d ; one week 4s. Standing advertisements as arranged. It MUST BE UNDERSTOOD that advertisements cent by letter WITHOUT CASH, or handed in TO BE BOOKED, will be charged double thegf rates HIGH SCHOOL BOOKS— FuII Sets obtainable at Wesney Brothers'. Best value in School Bags and all School Reqnisites, Wesneys', Loviatban Gift Depot, Dee street. WANTED— Lady help on a stock farm. Full wages paid to one willing and fit to take share of housework with daughters. No yoimg children; farmtr's daughter preferred. Apply by letter addressed to "3i9," Southland Times, Invercargill. WANTED, competent yardman Apply by letter, enclosing:" copies references, P.O. Box 160, Invercargill. \T7" ANTED KNOWN— Cheap Furniture at Deiley's, 1 > Tay street ; also Beds, Beddinpr, and other household requisites. Giving up business. Immediate clearance required. WANTED, smart boy for hardware house ; learn the business. Address " Wholesale," Box 23, P.O. VT.T" ANTED strong boy not over 15. Apply Smith TT and Laing. WANTED— A good general servant. Apply, Mr Chas Howelte, EBk. street. SOUTHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION. A PPLIOATION3, with testimonials, from teachers A. competent to fill the following vacancies, wi^ be received at this office up to Tuesday, the 3rd February :— l_Winton D.H, High School.— First Assistant. Salary, £80 per annum. Applicants for this position must be qualified to teach secondary subjects, on account of which an addition of £50 per annum will be made to tha salary. This engagement will be till the 31st December next certain, with good prospects ol becoming permanent. 2— lnvercarsrill Park School-Pupil Teicher. JOHN NEILL, Secretary. Education Office, Invercargill, 20th January, 11)03. MONEtf to Lend upon Freehold Security, at lowest current rates of interest. R. J. Gumming, Land and Estate Agent, Athenmum Chambers, Esk street. WANTED— Three flaxcutters, one catcher, lads lor country able to milk, cooks for hotels, waitress, generals, useful girls. Apply sharp, Mrs Holmes, Dee street. /CHARACTER by sample handwriting. Send V_/ stamps for Is Id; self - addressed envelope. Madame Zillah, 0.8.D., 145 East Belt, Chrtetchuroh. FREE SCHOOL BOOTS One Hour -8 30 to 9 30. Monday Morning, Jan. 26th. We want to know if people read our ads in this paper. FIRST CHILD of Ei'hool age, under 10, entering this Store acciupnmed by parent, will be (Itted with a good I air of School Boots, ABSOLUTELY FREE. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, Same Conditions, aud will be supplied with a PAIR OF BOOTS tFor Half Price. SIMON'S BOOT STORE, DEE STREET. TRY SMYTH, Tay and Dee streets, for cheapes nnd oest groceries PRIME Old Potatoes at SMYTH'S, Tay and De( streets. MURDER will out, so will the fact of Master! bargain store being the cheapest shop in Sout h land for mens' and boys' clothing. Masters' saddh tweed pantfi at 8s lid are marvellous value. 4 6 INSOMfi lassies, comejy dames, V? Women blithe an' bonuic, A' buy the Hondai Lanka tea, O' blends they'll no hae ony 1 "\7"OU can always get a nice assortment of ties anc J. collars ut Masters' bargain store ; new goodi just arrived. Mens 1 latest shape caps Irom Is up meus' woollen so.x, very Btrong 10d, usual price Is. ALL men arc saying rain ! rain ! rain ! nothing bi rain. Masters say buy a rainproof coat, ex.tr: light weight, velvet collars, stylish pockets, fashion able shape, 21s lid, worth «Ss 6d, Theso are sellhij very fast. Masters, Dee street. MoKENZIE gets his 2a Hondai Lanka Teastrauph frae Ceylon. It's cad " Cock o 1 the North r mihard tae beat as the Black Waetchltßfcl' Try TTHNTON people declare that the best shop to ge VY the most tor cash is Masters' bargain store Great demand for Masters' 42s ,bluo Milton twee U ita, padded shoulders, qujlted lining, stylish cv tlike tailor made, worth 60s. •

forth "Ten. j Henot arr 10.80 a.m. " KIWI " RABBIT TRAPS NOW LANDING FOR THE SEASON. The experience of many trappers has been used in the building up of this trap, which has been constantly improved and is justly famed as the most UP TO DATE IN THE MARKET. THIS YEARS TRAP WILL BE FOUND BETTER THAN EVER IF YOU WANT— A STRONG TRAP A LIGHT TRAP A SURE CATCH TRAP A POPULAR TRAP GET A " KIWI " EVERY TIME 1 And insist upon getting it. Don't be put off with a weak imitation. SOLE IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AGENTS— : THOMSON, BRIDGER & CO., LTD, ' GENERAL IRONMONGERS, • DEE STREET, INVEROAEGILL. t t Now Procurable from all Storekeepers, \ CAPSTAN Bmmd FACTORY BUTTER i^- ABSOLUTELY A CHOICE ARTICLE. -^ c : , i THIS IS THE RIGHT WEATHER f ■ • ■ I FOR NEW SUNSHADES AT REDUCED PRICES FOR NEW SUNSHADES AT REDUCED PRICES '„ FOR NEW SUNSHADES AT REDUCED PRICES * FOR NEW SUNSHADES AT REDUCED PRICES c FOR LADIES SILK SCARVES AT REDUCED PRICES , FOR LADIES SILK SCARVES AT REDUCED PRICES FOR LADIES SILK SCARVES AT REDUCED PRICES FOR LADIES SILK SCARVES AT REDUCED PRICES it " FOR LADIES LACE SCARVES FOR LADIES LACE SCARVES i. FOB, LADIES LACE SCARVES jj x FOR LADIES LACE SCARVES : AT ; HERBERT, HAYMES & CO., I DIRECT IMPORTERS tAY STREET, INVERCARGILL.

**Mr- LANE'S < wm> EMULSION i Of Cod Lirar Oil, Freah Eggs and € Creasote. The great Lung Healer and i Body Builder. 2/6 and 4/6 at Chemists ? andStorai. "It'i Famous Beoiuae It's i Good." 44/

£25 IN GASH BONUSES. TO further popularise the famous KOZIE TEA Messrs W. Seoular and Co., the proprietors, propose curtailing their advertising expenses y £25 each half year, and distributing the amount cash bonuses amongst the consumers of KOZIE EA in the following manner :— £10 to the consumer who returns coupons repre eenting the largest quantity of KOZIE TEA. £f> to the one returning tbe second greatest quantity. £3 to the third highest, £2 to the fourth, 41 to the fifth, 10s each to the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth, and 5s each to the next eight Highest. Any coupon not sent In foe the first distribution which will close on the 81sb May, 1803, may be saved | and sent in for the next or any subsequent distribution. KOZIE TEA is packed in four grades, and sold at 13 6d, Is 9d, 2s, and 2s 6d, so that these fine teas, and the chance of a handsome bonus is within the reach of all. A coupon will be placed in each packet and tin of KOZIE TEA. All coupons are plainly marked so that there will be no confusion in arriving at the number of pounds of lea represented. Coupons to take part in the first distribution, must be sent in to W. Seoular and Co., with senders name and number of coupons marked plainly on package b the 81st May, 1903. A list of successful competitors will be published In the daily papers as soon as tho count up is concluded "Tho Ghost Camp," or The Avengers, by Rolf Boldrewood. Press opinions.— Athenaeum. — " It has many of tho best qualities of Whyte-Melville, t-he breezy freshness and vigour of Frank with the dash and something of tho abandon of Lever." Literary World.— "ltolf Uoldrewood has written nuch famous and deservedly popular books that everything he publishes demands attention. ... To such as myself it Is a great treat, for it puts before one's eyes the .childhood of Victoria, tbe most enterprising and rbmantio of pur Australian cjolpnies;''— 2s o<i and ?s 6d at Lilllcrap ';&■': Go.**; E&^ street.; :■' ' • ;■;-.■ ':'X ':'}'^ ';■,, "■■■ ;

This should be the season for gossamers, gauzes, sunshades, but it isn't. It ia, however, alright for umbrellns. Thomson & Beattie are prepared for the emergency. Their umbrellas are in great request because they have a great repute,-- as, indeed, they should have, being made to their ..order, in Lon«km by a most reliable manufacturer. Umbrella buyers can rely on getting full ialuo for their money at Thomson & Keattie's. Mike up your mind to - accept the weather sent\you, and buy an vuabfella^; The M'Cormiclc Binder is easily handled by the operator. It is easily drawn by, | the horses. It Is th» binder you want..

TRY MASTBBS BARGAIN STORB FOR CLOTHING AND HATS IT WILL PAT YOU TO STUDY MASTERS IS ADVTS