Castle, and remarked, " How sweet o Jjh to cat c for my men."

Lord Methuen's Big Guns.

Mine Building's as Arsenals

A Grim Inscription.

The Ifoers' Intentions Towards Rhodes.

Ike Engagement at Kimberley,

British Losses.

Boers and the lied ("ross.

Guns Round Ladysniitli.

(Received Wakapuaka Dec 7, 9.50 a.ra ThU Office 10 20 a.m) Capetown, December 5 Lord Methuen'B big guns and sup plies have arrived. It is believed that Mafeking is too feeble to risk engaging the small investing force. The buildings at De Beer's mine at Kimberley have been converted into workshops and arsenals where shells are being made with the grim inscrip tion " with .Rhodes' compliments." The natives report that the Boers boast about capturing Khodea and exhibiting him m a cage. Six months provisions are stored at Pretoria. London, December 6 j The British War J?und amounts to £375,000. A ribald anti-British "song conclud ing with an insult to the Queen has been seized m Paris. Oolone! Yuile who succeeded Symons is returning owing to broken health. Capetown, Dec 6 The Boers have abandoned Arundel Twelve hundred occupied Dardnechb. Ihere were twenty-two British killed, and thirty-one wounded at Kimberley m capturing a laager on the 28th, The Boers at Modder river wore red crosses while serving the ammunition, Durban, Di cember 6 The hills about Ladysmith and Ctaleneo are dotted with large guns Twenty-six guns surround Ladysmith. London, December 6 A seventh division of the British army will shortly be formed for des patch if needed.

ATHLETICS.

Some cycling and pedestrian events were got off yesterday on the Domain under the auspices of the A.A.C. & A O. Olub 9 which created a Rood deal of interest aa it was the fir»b meeting of amateurs (except that of the Swimming Club) held this season. The cycling events were a half mile, run m two heats and a final, and a one mile event. The first heat was won by R. Shearman from icratch m Imin lljsec. He rode a roadster, yeb managed to wear down his opponents m something like his old style. Claude Willis, the youngesb of the Willie Bros., made his detV m Ashburton and easily won the second heat- from the 30yds mask m Imin 12<ec, and the final also fell to him, Shearman whose condition was against him being the second : time Imin 13sec. For the mi!o Heasley (40yds), C Willis, G. Woods, W. Koena, F. W. Sheldon, (45y:s), W. Pnctor (55yds) started but were bnnched m the first) lap. Claude Willia to"k the lead a lap from home, and despite a game efforb by W, HeasJey at tho turn won by a length. Some of the spec tators were under the impression that only three l»j>a had boen run, and called to the riders to go on, which they did, and actually rode two laps more th=»a was required, Willis passing the post first each time. This suggests that a bell should always be rung at the beginning of the last lap for the guidance of the riders, or better still, a board made visible to the riders on entering each lap, as is the case on the Leentcn traak. The foot racing was good, J. Eriedlander showing a god dash of i peed m the 100 yards, the final of which he won frwn scratch m the fine time of lOg eca. A new aspirant for pedestrian fame, A. MoPherson, palled off the 440 yards m fiae form, running with good style, and great determination, and with a little more ex perience he will be able to Ret to the front from a shorter start than — yards. Summary of results as under :— ViQ Yds Rwnning —T. Friedlander 1, L. J. Hobba 2. Time, lCgec 440 Yds Flat—A. McPherson 1, J Stephens 2. Time, 54sec. Cycliho Half-mile—Claude Willis 1, R. Shearman 2. Time, Imin 13*ec.

Cycling, One Mile—Claude Willia 1, Geo, Woods 2. Time, 2mio SOseo.

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph — Copy right

(Received Wakapuaka Dec. 7, 9.33 a. ml This office 10.9 a. m) Obituary. London, December 6 Obituary—Sir Peter O'Brien, the judge who tried the Irish Invincibles m 1882, aged 58.

Australian Politics.

United Press A««oeiatfon—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Dec 7, 933 a.m This Office 10.9 a.m.) Adelaide, Dec 6 The new Ministry h»d a brief ex istence. The Government proposal to introduce a Bill next session reducing the Council franchise to £20 m place o! the expected household suffrage caused great dissatisfaction to the Labour and Kingston parties. They at least expected a £15 franchise and the dual vote for the Council. A» soon aa the House met to day Mr Holder, the late Treasurer, moved the adjournment, which was carried by 25 votes to 22, Sydney, December 7 Mr Lyne estimates that the revenue will fall short of the estimated expen diture by £20#,G00 } but hoped that, with the increased £70,000 stamp duties, and the buoyancy of the gene ral revenue, to balance accounts. Mr Raid gave a sharp criticism, with the result that the premier is willing to appoint a Commission to investigate the accounts. (Received Wakapnaka Dec. 7, 9,35 a.m, This Office 10.9 ft. m) Perth, December 7 A large public meeting resolved to request the Government to dissolve Parliament, and appeal to the people ■whether or not the Referendum or Commonwealth Bill will be taken,

TO TELL A DIAMOND.

How the Amateur May Distinguisk the True From False.

There are three ways m which ax amateur can tell whether or not a dia mond is real. First boil the stone m boracic acid to preserve the polish on the surface of the stone. Heat the jewel m a gas flame and dip it m cold water while hot. If it is a diamond, it will stand the test without cracking to pieces. If crystal, it will shatter and crumble into little balls. Take a cup of water (a black cup, gutta percha or any dark stone cup is best) and drop two stones into the wa ter, the one a diamond or a supposed diamond and the other what is known to be the ordinary crystal. The dia saond, if a true one, will shine a clear white through the water and will be clearly visible, while the other stone will blend with the water m such a way as to be almost imperceptible m the water. Take a surface of striped cloth or pa per—red and white stripes are the best —a.nd pasa the stone slowly over the surface. If the colors show through the stone, it is crystal. A diamond will not fhow the varieties "of color, but will look the same over the red as over the white stripes. Of course these tests are only for amateurs. There are numer ous chemical tests made use of by ex pert diamond dealers, but these could mot be used by any one not an expert on the subject.

How to Cook Lover and Onions.

Purchase •ne-half of a pound of calf's Kver and have the batcher cut it m pieces about an inch square. Slice very thin about.half its bulk m onions. Mix well together. Add one-half of a tea spoonful of salt and one-quarter of a feaspoonfnl of pepper and put one large lablespoonful of butter m the frying pan. Brown it. Stir m the liver and onion, taking care to spread it out •venly and thinly over the bottom of the pan. Stir gently to prevent scorch ing. Turn over, so as to brown both sidea, and when well cooked turn on a Slot platter. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

How to Make a Nice Dish.

A can of tomatoes will make a gcod breakfast dish with any kind of cold meat which one may have m the house. Chop the meat—beef, mutton, veal or chicken—or cut it m dice or shavings, according tofts best possibilities. Sprin kle with salt and pepper and a little catchup or hot sauce of some kind, if liked, and arrange m a baking dish with alternate layers of meat, tomato and bread or cracker crumbs. Finish with the cracker, dot with bits of butter and bake. The tomatoes must be seasoned Kg the dish is filled.

How to Fold a Coat.

To fold a man's coat lay it out per fectly flat with the wrong side down. The sleeve should be spread out smooth ly and then folded back to the elbow until each end of the sleeve is even with the collar. Fold the revers back and then double the coat over, folding it directly m the center seam and smooth ing it out carefully so that there may be no wrinkles. The coat is then ready to place m the trunk or on the closet shelf. Unless space is limited, do not tarn up the tails when folding a coat.

How to Prepare Mutton Steak.

Purchase two pounds of mutton from the shoulder. This can be had for less than the price of steaks. Have your butcher trim it carefully and chop with two knives until fine. Add one-fourth of a pound of beef suet chopped fine. Make into a steak to fit your broiler and broil over a clear fire. Season when done with a teaspoonfnl of salt and a fourth as much paprika. Place on a hot platter; dot with butter, using a table epoonful. Pour around it tomato sauce.

How to Make Almond Biscuits.

Blanch half a pound of almonds and cat them- up into very thin strips. Add about the same quantity of flour and sugar, some ground cinnamon, some pounded cloves and a little brandy or lemon juice. Beat the whites of two egga to a froth; add this to the rest with 1% yolks of eggs. Mix into a paste, roll out, make into biscuits, and before putting them m the oven brush them over with the other half yolk of egg-

Hove to Make Lemon Ice.

Take four large lemons, peel two of them, put the third m a large bowl, pour a quart of boiling water over it, add a pint of sugar, cover the bowl close and let it stand till cool; then add the strained juice of four lemons, whip it up well and strain it Into a foeetej freeze it the same as you would ice cream. When ready to eerve, put It m pretty-little glaßs cupe.

How to Make Sauce For Ice Cream.

Icecream served with a hot chocolate sauce is a Jate culinary discovery that finds favor with many. The sauce is made of a pint of milk scalded and thickened with cornstarch to the con sistency of cream. A square of melted chocolate is added, sweetened and fla vored to tfste. In serving the ice cream the sauce is passed with it m a pretty pitcher.

How to Cook Lamb Kidneys.

Split the kidneys lengthways, free fhem from fat and skins, wrap each half m a strip of breakfast bacon, put them on long skewers, lay them on & broiler, turn them when done on one side and brown them on the other. Serve them on a very hot platter, leav ing the skewers m. Garnish the dish with quarters of lemon.

How to Make Frozen Coffee.

Put one quart of creaia m a bowl. Add a pint of granulated sugar and a half pint of cold black coffee, very strong. Whip till a stiff froth. Then pour into a freezer and pack m salted ice. Let it stand two hours. Serve ia little glass cups.

9HS ASHBURTON etJAKDIAft s THtLRSIut, DECEMBER 1, ISM.



POTATOES. POTATOES MUST BE Oh EARED OUT ONLY A FEW tiMo LEFT. IS 6d PER BAG OR TWO BAGS WoR 2s lid- Pig or Fowl Potatoes Is per Bag. DELIVERED FBE*C WITHIN THE BELTS' . (q\ 1899 PRESERVING SEASON PBE33 RV[NG PANS> Urase, Iron Enamel, aad 1 Steel En&mled,«t LOWES',' PRICES. Bel mtt^^^l wmmm^mmmmmmm I 3&' ''*' '^-*^^^l iffl^^^H ITT HE ■[ i|H Jje are Jast Lsu.ding dG Cases'and Casks of Htj l^B H I6H various Kinds of Jams Jars, including Hi :i^H M U MASONS J \KB, Pint-, Quarts and Hal? i| i|H Gallons L7CHTKIKG JARS h£Qiarts K^jflP pBHH These Goods were bought before the Great {^TtH^Kp am wflfc avaice m the Manufaaturere Price, ar.d jjy~*~•jSßSl '' ' iillH We 'nerd to give our CtJsto^erß the benefit M^^mS^L. RniiuaJßH dißhPPointn-,ent, as when our Stocks are ex- |i®'""i3lH BT hansted ' we sha!l not bo to replace HE IfSH WOOD JAM M'OO^S-33, 4d,'and^6d Eacb. FHESKirVING SUGAR, We have jast iccnivwl uu, fi st"tivpajcct of Brnwera Crystals, which is acknow 'o'lgrd thro ighnut th< Australi.>n Coi-nioe to be she best sugar for Jam and Jelly m^kirg. Bre vf-r s tJrysia!s ar» inuuh stronger ilmi ordinary sugar, so you reqtlr* i>si it it to the po i d of frut: ; J mis, suid more cspeciaily Juilies, a-'e much denier •4tid firmer if made vvi^uif. Auckland Ko. and, N:> la isugar (icaranteed parT""" cant) also kept m stock. DON SILViftR WARE, WARRANTED Jo Wear White Thr.uf.hjut. Nearest atprc- eh to Si"T«. NOTE THE PRICES— Tea Spoona, 4? 6i per do en ; Desert Spoons, 8s 6d per dozen ; Table Spooni, lls 61 per dozea ; Desert Forfs, 8s 6d per dezen ; Table Forks, lls 6d per doren Salfc Sp ions, 6d each ; Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc. We have been appointfd the Hew Zealand Wholesale and Retail Agents for th« Don Silver Ware.'and with this advantage and the phenominally low prices of silver 1 we are enabled to|sell at'such low prices. Castomere who[hava had it will hare no other. DINNER WARS. DINNER WABE. PHEASANT PATTERN. inch Plates, 2s 91 per dozen ; 7 inch Plates, 3s €d per drzen j SJltich Pisifa* 4« (j\ p«r d<zan ; 10 inch Plates, 6a 6J per d<zen ; Soup Pletrs, 4s 6i "mid 8* 6d |»t drz'n. 10 inch Meal; Dishes, Is each ; 11 inch Meas Dkhes, Is 2d tsch ;IS n*ch Mtat Dishes', lasi ;14 inch Moat Dishes, 2s ;16 inch meufc dishes, 2s 6d. Tijtr* table Dishes 2s 9.1 evch- Sauce Boats Is each. 29 pitce Dinter Set 14a 9&. 6 piece Dinner Set 31s. Blao Band and Line Pattern same prices, other pattern* M por^.tia.-n extra Anyone requiring a Dinner Set should call and see ours before biiyirg {tla««ktft| as we have'a big range of patterns to select from at very low prices. FLETCHER BROSJ | OASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON &!iHIQH KTRIKT. CHRKTOHURCH, Telephone 24 Bex 67 We Are /^W BS^ vu JeTS I Of Fresh Eggs -,|



I € o Ctl ■9- -V I£ & . •a « Qj w g ; | <pg H Sis ft ao c/} * * | Og« S ET7 o Q W g )mJ P3 r-» M t* ' £d ■ S « « m £ § 2 § hri q ■ S g r-i i i r/) CO CO o o rHrH J. WILSON, (FSTABLISHED 1878}, BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office j Employs upwards of 18 hands, DECORATOR & SIGN-WRITER. I WISH to notify that I have secured the services of Mr ("has. Chapman, as Sign writer, who, m addition to his home training has had a large amount of experi ence m our citien. LARGE STOCK OP ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. I have jast received—direct from the manufacturers—a few thousand feefe of Picture Frame Mouldings. Persons desirous of having Pictures framed would do well to call and see them. Telephone 65 CHRISTMAS, 1899. WE HAVE TSOW IN STOCK AND ARRIVING FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE - LARGE SUPPLIES OP New Currants and Raisins, new Sul tsnaa and Candid Peels, new Muscatels and Almonds, new DnssJcated Cocoanafc and Silk-drtsaed Iceing Sugar, new kinds Fruits, including Apricot 8, Pears, Peaches, Pine Apple, and Table Plums, The Finest TEAS and SUGARS m Town. NOW LAIS DING, A SHIPMENT of high-class English China direct from th.3 Potteries. AH the latest Pa'ternß. ALSO — A SHIPMENT o» CHOICE CfIKISIMAS NOTFLTIES, Dlrecb from Japan. please send your Orders early and oblige We are Agenta for COLUMBIA, B.S.A. and LOVELL DIAMOND, BICYCLES. CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS AND BLENDERS, GROCERS, AND IRONMONGERS Importers of Bicyolea, Ironmongery, G,Us% and China. Tancbed Street, ABhJmrtpi*, ' '1123 IMPORTANT to Ca ß h Buyers of Brapery, Clothing, Boots, #c. Early Summer Clearance Sale ot Seasonable and Bteliahls Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilhug m the pound to e^ery Buyer of nlnepence worth a.nd over. Inspection in vited.— H. C. Basbbsx, late Barrett} Bros., iTheßall, Eaatj Street,' U 80S



THE New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY T3 now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, EN THE LATEST SHAFKS AND STYLES. ALSO — STRAW HATS IN «REAT VARIETY* See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sio oar New Suitings fer Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See oar Boyb' Norfolk Suits. See our Boys' Washing Blouses. See our New Ties, etc., etc. fcUITS '10 MEASURE. FIT QUARANTINED. N 5Hi W rf* 10 •■> 1... AN L> CLOTHING FACTUiiY. F. 11. LKCKIMJSAI/K, Malinger. J. T. COOCH, Grocer, Hardware, Crockery, and Froduce Merchant. OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION, SAONDEUS 1 BUILDINGS ASHBURTON. GROCERIES AS this is my firßfc Christmas here, I take the opportunity of informing the Public, that they can buy goods of the very best quality at my Store aa cheap as any where m Ashburton. The following few quotations will show that for Cash I am quite alongside my neighbours :— 701 b Bag 14. Sugar, 143 s!b Box pure Ceylon Tea, 7a lid 2001 b Sack Roller Float 13s, 501 b Bag „ „ 3a 101 New Currants, 5d per 1b New Sultanas, 7d   151 cm ' Raisins, 51   New Layer Muscatels m 51b boxes Alaionds, Is 4 I perlb Icing Sugar, 63   Dessicated Coeoannt, 7d per lb Essence of Lemon, 5d per bottle Square squash quart c, Is 3d per bottle Cordials assorted, Is   Cream of Tartar, Is Bi „ lb Carbonate Soda, 3d v >* All other Lines for Cash equally Cheap. I have a Fret-class Stock, and you can depend upon civility and attention. I do not require to guarantee full weight, aa I have always treated the Public honestly m this respect. HARDWARE This Department is now complete with a well-asßorted Stock, and I feel confident you will find my Prices right. As I am a Specialist m this Line, X do not keep Cheap Goods, but supply First-class articles only at Reasonable Prices. Shoddy Hardwaie and Enamel Goods are cot worth the room hey occupy. CROCKEEYAND GLASSWARE I have just received straight from the Manufacturers a Shipment of Crockery, comprising Bedroom Sets frcm 10s 6d, White and Gold and other Jugs from 2s 6d Set, Teapots from Is each, Mason's Jam Jars, J gallon, 7s desjen. Other Lines equally good value. I have a large assortment of Glassware, marked m plain figures, which must be cleared to make room for a Shipment close to hand* JOHN T, COOCH, GROCER, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, AND PRODUCE MERCHANT* SAUNDfiRS" BDILDXNGS, Opposite Railway Station Ashburton



PANT A. CLAUS j AND j FATHER CHRISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN. 'liUBBAH! HUnBAII! H. M. JONES. A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported direct from , leading London, American and Japanese house?, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, ! TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. I Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nfc-nacs {suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW TEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY 4c WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prise, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, ■ Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various style*) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6d and la, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward md Co., of London ! A.I. values. Repolnic. vellum. Linen and Bank papors ruled and plain. ! LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and | I Letter Cases, Lsdieb' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand I Bags, , Pencil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames. Screens, Workbcxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornament*, Clocks, A bums, Easles, Baaukets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. i BABKET WARE—Open and Closed S*i m Lined, all sizes and ptiees from 6d up, ; 'JOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, ! form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Seip, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Biocka, Ark?, Puzzles, Skittle?, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engine.", Macks Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good | machine, ha&d and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10j. Makes a splendid present. PIAINOB and OKGAINS From lOs per month lowest Cash Prices. i TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONKS. . i



■• TMPORTANT to Gush Buyers of Drapery, ■JL CJiothiujjf, Boo*a, &c. i"'»r:y Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable awl ReMi.ble Good*. Cash dircounl. tit iho rate of oeo fl'illi'Lr m the pound t<> every Beyer of ni(ie|iencn worth an i over. Inspection in vitMl.■-!!. G. Barrett, lato Bairt-t' Bros., , Tlio Mull, Kast Sit Pet,. 11 206 JT.U.S. 8.8.A. j m TT n ! SHEEP SHEARS ! SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that cannot be surpassed at HAEDLEY Bros. ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS la Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Bathe, Sinks, Basins, etc., WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10s. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the thortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, & TANKS manu factured on the Premises HA ROLE V BROS. B, T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Stekkb, Next to McCi nnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oat?, Barley, Clover, anl other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Egga, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horee Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, 1 am prepared to treat with fanners for Rait butter for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmer,' and Trades men's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR - KEMP / PATENT SHEEP-BRANDING LIQUID This B'and-'ng Liquid, which has nn established reputation m Australia, lias late'y been introduced to New Zaaland, j Wherever it has been exhibited it has excited great interest, the trials made rinnvinciag those who have witnessed them j tl at it should completely revolutionise sheep j branding m the colony. It is the only liquid m the market which will brand sheep wet or dry; It is unaffec ted by heat, and will nob run, and is different to all other brands m being absolutely permanent on the sheep. The brand, however, will entirely disappear whet! the wool is subjected to the ordinary process of scouring, the wool hitherto destroyed being thus saved. This latter is a new and valuable feature, which should not es< ape *,he attention of sheep owners. Though the Liquid was introduced to the sheep owners of the South Island only last summer, many testimonials have already been received, which apeak In the highest terms as to its value, MADE IN THRIB CuLOTTRS !— BLACK, RED & BLUE. PRICES:—In cases containing two 4 gallon Tins 4j 3d per gallon. In 1-gallon Tins ss. H. W. BARRETT. I T HATE FOR SALE AT ALLENTON- A Choice Section of five acres ; grand site for private residence Number of Sections at Waterton and Fairton One Acre, near Alford Forest Road, on West Belt H. W. BARRETT, AROADE. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. FTIENDERS are invited from competent JL persons for making the Valuation of the Borough for the year 1900, and compiling the Roll m terms of the Rating Act, 1894. Tenders, accompanied by a guarantee Deposit of £5, are to be left with the Town Cltrk before 12 o'clock Noon on MONDAY, the 11th inst. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, Dec. 2nd, 1899. 12 17 NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be sat apart for the Sports Association's Carnival on MONDAY, the 18th day of December, inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the follow ing scale, viz :—For children under the age of 10 years, free ; for each child under the ag« of 15 years afid over 10 years, sixpence ; for each person of the age of 15 years and over, one shilling; for each horse, one shilling ; for each Trap, one shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 4, 1899. 12 129 ASHBURIOtf SPORTF ASSOCIATION. IjINTRIES for the various racei m con- JLLj neetion with the Ashburton Sports Association First Annual Carnival will be received up to 9 p.m., on FRIDAY the Bth at Mr Bill's Office, Burnett Street* I. A. BAIGENT, 12 51 Secretary. ONYBODY kha Soo ohmrna dna teas, M'Kenzie's Hondai-JLanka Tea, because iit laves the quid siller, an' gaog« four. * Imphm



f Wanted. . <J "TTTANTED—A Youth for no Office. VV Must write wti!.—ipply to Vit 0. W. Fuunfll, solicitor. 12 60 2, 1399, lor £3 i 3-», drawn on liunk of New Zeoland ; «i i > c-ct by tj. I>. hit'tvurt and C. Walker. Payment stopped. Finder rewarded. 12 61 Lt'ST— Small Watch aud Chain {UdyV). with Brooch attached and name inside, Reward at this ( ffice. 12 53 TO LET-—With immediate poej.easion, con venient dwelling, of eight looms, Peter Street., Wear.—Apply H. W. Bar. BiTT, Arcade. 12 54 T OST—Child's gold bracelet. Finder jLj rewarded by leaving at Mes Morton's R-freshment rooms, itaai Street. 12 55 A~WB U RTON —We "caTlifforTTolpeud XX. money m advertising, so much Hondui- Lauka Tea is BeJiinj?, everybody liken it. hold by Shearman Bros, m packote ; 5 and 10b boxes packed m Ceylon. A SHBURTON — A'body kens that jCjl Scotchmen drink M'Keozie'a Hondai- Lanka lea, because it saves the quid Ri Itr, an' gangs ft»ur. Messrs Shearman Buos, i recommend it. DAHLIAS— Bess nt-med varieties, 5? 6d per drz n ; Potatoes, It, 9J per sack; Oh'ck Wheat, Oats, Chaff, etc, at lowest rates—J. Thomas, Tlavelock Street. IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of treasonable and Keiinb'e Goods, Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection m vited.—H 0 Barrett, late Barrett Bros . The Hall, East Street. 11 206 rfIHE Newest Designs m Stamped Mou JL Melliik, Moldavian, Counts, Ceyio Ribbon, Brooklyn, and L^ce Work now stock Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, BuUcufij', and Berlin Wools. Crew'i, Levi'Uhin, Kmrrnidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Ara^ene, Perline, Zauzi bur, and Congress Cottrnp, and all (he etcs necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mbs Alcobn's. YTL/" ANTED Known—That J. Moison y V has received a large supply of Winter Bunts and Shoes. They are all of the best brands snd makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootm.ker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. '1 here fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs dorse at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at Ihe Hall, East Street, Ash burton. HOW IS IT tho Alcobn's can cheap ? Easy, whea you know that their rent is leas thaa onc-tliird it would be m Easfc Street, and that they do most of tihe work themselves If you want, a nice Buit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Kobeet Alcorn's, Havelock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. t. BULLOCK. BATDBDAY7I)ECEEBitRI6 SHEEP COUNTRY. ASHBURTON GORGE. 3040 A™- 3040 MET. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Messrs Gakrick & Co. to Sell by Public Auction at l he Arcade on the above date— 3C40 ACRES, 1 ROOD, 3 PFRCHKS, Being Kural Sections 31832, 31833, 31834, 31835, 31836. 318-7, 31838, and 34735, all m its native state, situated about eighteen to twenty m lea above Mount Son-ers r) ownskip, Ashburlon Gorge, on Pastoral Kun ho. 108. Further particulars on applicat'on,' Terms and conditions at Sale. Note time—ll 30 am T. BULLOCK, 12 8 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART.; SOUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Willie held ON THORSDAY, December 21, 1899. For which we are now booking entries. - JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 154 Auotioneeri jmrnmummm i iii i i ■wmwmmmwmmiiimj Bankruptcy Notice. "" IN BANKRUPTCY^ " In the District Court of Ashbarton, holden at Ashburton, - | In the matter of the Bankruptcy Aot, 1892 i and m the matter of the Bankruptcy of William Jambs Adams, of Ashbur ton, Tinsmith. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received [ by the undersigned for the purchase ' of the whole of the Assets m the above Estate, comprising Stock m Trade, Book Debts, Working Plant, and any equity there may be m the real property of the Bankrupt. Tenders close on FRIDAY, the Bth Decem ber instant, at twelve noon, and must be addressed to me, marked " Tenders for Assets m estate of W, J. Adamp." Each tender must be accompanied by a deposib of £25. Particulars and conditions tegether with stock sheets and list of Book Debts can be inspected at my office, West Street* The highest or any Tender not necessarily nccepted. Z Dated the 4th day of December, 1899. JOHN DAVISON, 12 43 Deputy Official Assignee. miNWALD—" Tonal, fat's makin' Tou _JL gal sac blyth like." "It iss the Hee land tea o' the Mackerzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gudsell, Storekeeper. SW BlKJKS^afTpu'blished price^^rliie Valley of Sapphires ; The Violet Flame ; Jaine's Cape ; Trewinnot of Greys ; The Untold Half; The Romance of the Greyßtones ; True Heart; Mother's Holiday; The Rose of Judah; Cheap editions of Sheldons Works, A. Swan, Kingsley, Scott, Dickens ; Giffen's Bat and Ball, and othera ; Windsor Magazine for October ; Diaries,— H. M. Jones. sFEOIAi7¥!STRYT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 A LARGE Consignment of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. New and Fresh Goods. Must be Sold. Without Reserve 12 59 HENRY STEPHENSQN. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rfIENDEPS are invited for the Lease oi X Riverbed Reserve Paddock, No. 2, (9J acres) for 2£ years. Particulars may bi obtained at the Borough Council Office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on Monday, the 11th inst. CHAS< E. FOOKS, Town Olerk* Dec. 4, 1899. 11 5 r ' Srrjofce New Ysnus



ASHBURION ELIOTOIRATE. ALL Accounts against Mr McLachlan's Election Committee must be Bent m before WEDNESDAY next. W. JOLLIFFE, Secretary PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ALFCTURR will be delivered by the Rev 3. T. Bowie, M.8.C.M., ok SABBATH next, ab 6.30, on Medical Mis sions m the New Hebrideß.Jj Collection m aid of Mission Fund. 12 62' ' | REMOVAL NOTICE. MR 0. SMITHELL, Carpenter, wishes to notify to the Public that he hae removed from hia iate premises to the shop adjoining Mbs Taskeb's Refreshment Rooms. All kinds of woodwork executed m the very best manner. All communications to be addressed to G, Smithell, East Street. 12 58 /-> OOBEBERRIES for jam or bottling m KjT any qiuntib/. Apply T. Pwx, Smith-



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