A MODIFIED LIE.

(Mabk TwaihJ»

I have an English friend of twenty-five wears' standing, and yesterday, when we were combgdown tewnontopof the baa I happened to tell him a lie-a modified one of coarse, a half brad, a mulatto; I can't seem to tell any other kind now, the mar ket is so flat I was explaining to him Jlow I got out of an embarrassment in Austria last year. Ido not know what might have become of me if I hadn't happened to remember to tell the pol>ce that I belonged to the same family an the Prince of Wales. That made everyhinw pleasant, and they let me go. and apolog ised too, and were ever fw kind and polite, and couldnt do too much for m<\ and explained how the mistake cam» to be made and promised to hang the < ffi' or that did ft and hoped I would let- bys?r>rie« fee bygones and not sayii g anything a'.iout !♦; and I said they coald depend on me My friend said, austerely: "Yob sail it a modified lie! Where is the modification?"

X expkined that lt> lay in bbc form of my statement bo thep Hoe.

"I ril'n't aay 1 belonged to the Royal .Family; I only said Ibolopgedto the awie Family as the Prince—meaning the human family, of course; and if t hosts people had had any penetration thsy would have known ik I can't go around furnishing bri'iis to the police; it ia not to be expected."

"How did yoa feel after that perform «nee?"

"Well, of opart c, I wajdisfcressedfco find that the police had misunderstood roe, bat as long as I had not told any He I knew there was no occssi^n to eit op nights and worry about ife."

South African Contingents

THE CANTERBURY PATRIOTIC FUND

Mr 0 Louiason, chairman of the Canterbury War Fund, having inserted an advertisement in the local papers, inviting returned troopers from South Africa to communicate with him upon their arrival, a reporter of this journal (Star) waited upon him to ascertain exactly what waß being done for their benefit. In reply to questions, Mr Louiason explained how the fund was being distributed. In the first place, he stated that the sumi of £200 had been transmitted to Mr Pilcher, the New Zealand Government agent at the Gape, for the benefit of Mew Zealand era at the front, and a letter ha§ been received, acknowledging the contribu tion, and announcing that it was a most welcome present and greatly appreciated by those who had participated in it. In response to the advertisement a number of returned Canterbury men had called upon the Chairman of the fund, and in every case' where any aid was required it had been granted, In several instances assistance had been given to those who had been invalided to go to the Hot Springs for a time, or to any other place recommended by their medical advisers. A circular letter had been drafted, which was sent to ali returned members of the contin gents, but in special esses a letter bad been written, asking them to apply for aid, and in every case it had been granted. All those who had inter viewed the Chairman up to the present had expressed themselves as more than eatisfied with the treatment accorded to them. A good many who had called in response to the advertisement had thanked the committee for its courtesy, but had declined to accept any assis tance,, stating that they would rather shift for themselves. In one or two cases those who had at first declined had afterwards applied for small grants when they found it necessary to do so, and in each mm the amount asked for had been cheerfully given. It appears that the Patriotic Fund Id Canterbury is the. only one in the colony that is doing anything for returned troopers, al though similar funds have been raised in other parts of the colony,

Athletics.

The New Zealand Amateur Ath'etic Association has; invitei Stanley Eowley, champion sprinter of Aus tralasia, to compete at the New Zea land Championship Meeting, to bs held at Ohristchnrch on December 22, but it is hardly likely that the Sydney Harrier will see bis way to crossing the Tasrnan Sea so shortly after returning from his trip to the Old Country and Paris. Eoseingrave has also received an invitation to compete at Ohriatchurch.

American papers bring news of a fresh world's record with the hammer, the,record breaker being J Flanagan, who at Travera Island, New threw the 161b hammer 169 ft 4in from a 7ft circle This is Ift; B*m better than the previous best—his qwb, 167 ft Sin,

Sporting

Uoited P^eea Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright*

Auckland, Nov 30 The following are the acceptances" for the Auckland Racing Chub's Meeting ;—

Auckland Ccf, of ICOO soya; two miles —Malatim Sat 7ib, Fulmen Bab 61b, Tortulla Bst 51b, Ooronot Bat 41b, Lft Gloria Bat 3lb, Jdlae Jacket B<fc 31b, Mi»a Delaval B*t 31b, Bohoro Bab 31b. Ilealßifc, Bed ding ton 7st 61b, Skobeloff7afc4lb, Military 7st, D*yntrte 78t, Hengiab 6sb lolb, Paphoa 63b 101b, Knighfc of Atbol 6st 7ib, Paul Seaton 6at 7lb, Motor 6at7b

Railway Handicap, of 300 soys ; b;x furlonpsE—Hohoro lOsts 101b, Molataa 9sfc, 8b Peter Bu!i 12lb, Renown 8»t 111b, Hastings 7at) lllb, The Needle 7ib 9ib, Sb Elmo 7st Blb, Red Li,ooer 7at Blb, Military 7ab S.b, Winsome 7st 6lb, Laetitia 7«t 5 b, Formula Sit s!b, Oniraßette 7sb 4b, Tommy Atkins 7sb 3'b, Val Roaa 7^t 2ib, Takapuna 7at, Rosiphele 6at 8!b, Landlock 63t Blb

Adokland Steeplechase, of 300 soys; about) three milea and a half—Nor'-Weei 128b 121b, Stray Bird list 31b, Utfnnongate lOafc 121b, Dingo Mbt 9!b, Voltigeur IllOsts l!b,¥ofoano 10it lib, Miss Drury 9at 101b, Kowhai 9at 71 b, Verdi 9st 7ib, Tarragon 9ab 7ib

fiU^ ASaBOBMK OTARBIaM MGKDaY, DBCEMBE^ S, 1000

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I The Gnp WtL In that tickling cough, of yours there lurks *»_ /fm&S^^^ crouching tiger I It's _____|tf_^fj^ ready to spring just m^^Sfe^--^ tlie moment you're off \ Jfewli^^B^fßj your guard. Damp' ! V^6§fufLf\ feefc» a little more ex" JryYrfyffif* posure, moist air, or n|_l^^' some little change, ___18S||_|____i and you are down with 'KSqhlrs pneumonia. Take no StraHSs^ chances with such, a __nSf »__*__> dangerous foe. W**T nfwXf you may not have ,'P*«JL the Grip hard, but there is wJtr always danger oi pneumonia. is the great preventive of serious lung disease. It's a prompt and certain euro for the Grip. Your hacking cough stops at onoe, the soreness in your chest passes away. Your escape from pneumonia is complete. Is Large and Small Bottle*. A ewe ii hastened by placing ot6i the eh«t Ana ef Dr. Ayes's Cherry Pectoral Piaster!. Frep*»4 by Dr. J. O. Ayer A Co., Lowell, M»w. t U. 8. A. NELSON NEW TARIFF.^k,«Jf' CHAMPION BLEND & OTHER PRICES: ft Vt't/b Vio 2/2 2/42/8 m CHINA TEA USED BY US/ . BJU. T.U.S. SHEEP Shears, Turkey Stones, OH, &c, at lowest current Bates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARPLEY BROS, East Street WANTED KNOWN—That 7. Moisok has received a large stock of fashion able Satnmer Boots and Shoes of the bust material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and Invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatesb, and moth fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the beat of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, A»hburtop« THIS NZ. FARMERS' 00-OPKtfAfIV ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District) 365 „ „  500 „ Dromore „ 1000 ,| Lauriston „ 1180 „ Springburn  750 „ Wakaaul „ 10331 „ Uhert y „ 1958 „ Dromore „ T. f. GIBSON, Manager GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. v & Policyholders and those abouft to insult should note the three essentials of Li'f Insurance,— SECURITY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. m THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,- SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay. i tnent of every policy is guaranteed by the State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. - T IBEBALITY is unequalled. Policies in ■I J arrear are kept afivo so long as the charges oh the policy are not in excess of the surrender value. Policyhoiders are unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly paid. Premiums are charged for age nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide within six months. TJICONOMY is insured by direct Parlia- JLLJ nientary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS, Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus iniMSßifor three years), £228-000. J. H. RICHARDSON. 5] Commisßfoner City Fork Shop, Havelock Street, ' HAVE just opened New Business in tlie Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The prJblio are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash, buyers of dary fed Pork. Massey-Harris HarYestem WE have pleasure in announcing to those of our numerous Clients who possess Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Aehbuiton for the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farmers who wish to made use of his (services, will kindly bring in their Binders as soon as possible. FRIEDLANBBR BROS., Ltd, Ashburton Agents. 23rd OctoW 1900. 10 208 WANTED KNOWN—That we are clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilclobha and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchkii & Turner. TO LET. Zetland Lodge Stables, situated ad corner of Buoecourse and Belt Roads, Allenton, together with comfortable Cottage of five moms Apply to T BULLOCK, ftgenfe TO LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 acres of land fronti?ag Oharld Street A Hen ton, and near the Woollen Factory Apply to TBULLOCK. Agenb.



New Zealand's athletes at the front In cricket), f.otball or the hunt; He shines in any sport or game, His prowess has a world wide fame. But training has its usual ills, Ac over heat that causes chills; Then don't delay, but health secure, By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandistein, DBOAt', FS, MO, who hai lately returned after aix years' special study in England and Con* tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary I artificial light being need. Doctors' pre scriptions prepare.!. Feeß moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W;, over M Sandstein, jeweller, Chriatchurch, 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily j Wftde'eWorm Figs are most effective and j not unpleasant; children thrive after taking i t&am Price It



NIGOLL BEOS. F Niooii. E F Nioom* LA. Nicou.. Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBBQF FAT &HEEP & LAJMBB. 4GENTS FOB— Christchurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ooeao, Acoident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd; United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION Wi ■hall be pleased to reoeive samples from farmer* who bare parcels for disposal. Station Boom Kept iND Audimd. "We have received lams .of Trust Moaiet. i ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on | Freehold Becuritiw at 4£ and k per cent. F X tfl T. We reoeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands »and have in stock-Apples, Pears, and Fruit In season all the year round> I SEED S. We stock Clovers, Byegrase, Bape, and Tarnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT 00, LIMITKD, ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WfIJBJAT, TUKNIPB, BAPB and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere* NiCOLL Bbos. store five varieties of th . celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT' SOCIETY.? T tOANS GRANTED F.R;O,M £25 and upwards, at onrrest rates. Fall Particulars on application. Office — Tanored Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm V'ußb Tuesday in Month—9,3o a"m till' p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER Manage NICHOLAS & PICKFOeD TTAVE Joist Landed, ex s.s.',Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Oroqaetf and Tennis Shoes. Geutlemen's Tennis, Bowling, {and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramstts," Glace Kid Back Skin, and Bnssian^Cslf. The Besfc Aaflortment^ever Shown in Aehbnrton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, K.O. ' MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS. STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANOBTCS: Ohristchnrch, Dunedio, and Napier. AGENCIES: Tiraarn, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH (OFFIOBinTIMARU. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, A ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sals ox Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL OABH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Woolj also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for sale in the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANOES. Farmers' Accounts kept) free o! charge, and financed at lowest current rates o Interest. Stock Sales held ab the different sale* yards throughout Canterbury.' Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIM A B if~b &V I OE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand. _____ ,:, ; r:"': : ■ m TAKE yo«r Repairs to the Jubilee Boo' Shop :■. • ■■■ ' T>UILS£RTwiII findittotbelr adva from _O to get estimates for Ironmoageryat— Habplstßbos



WOOL. WOOL, WOOL JAM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for Bale, either In Ashburton, Ohrlstchuroh, Timaru, or for Shipment. '■■■•■•'■■'■••• ■. / . • j , ■ , This Be«ioa'fl WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— | CHBISTCHURCH—December 13, 1900, January 17,1901, February 1 9,1901 TlMAßTJ—January 3 ( 1901, iWuary 7, 1901 I Hhall be represented both at CBRIBTOHUROH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES lot Sale TIM ARU—ROth November. Wool for as to be consigned-—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomaa 2nd Sale OHRISTOHTJROH—I3th December. Wool to be consigned— 1 Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington. account D, Tboraaa OAVID THOMAS, ; ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately elected, regardlem of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line and I now ask Fanners to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can Bapply best Hyegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also beet Clovers, droased by n>y own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated Albo-HURST A SOii'S ENGLISH OLOVERS,|TURNIPS, RAPE LUCERNE TREFOIL, Ac. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORkS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfc. or filOwt. SACKS Orders received b/ FBIEDLANDER 8808., IL.lmtte^.» DAVID THOMAS, OR I^him W.st. FABMEBB CO-«.#JPJHJEC-A.I.'IVE A SWOCIATION OF CAJNTISRBCJX*Y, Limited. t CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT OOMPANYi LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOUT Beor>iary. CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. E W MILLINKRY,I FIOWIKS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, *a New Drew Fabrics, Serges* Oostotnt Cloth; wil!£ not «hrlok>r •pofe'Jwlth rain. NoTolties In Zephyrs, Printo, Fanoy Piqnes, Spotted Muslins, Luittes, plalo[A(figare4t Spetlal Value in Black Dress Goods of all kinds. M»goJfi«ent AMortment of PWb and Figured Silks, Mantles % Corsets, F t D|and^C,B, and also various other makes j Laos Oartalss, White GouaterpanMi Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-dato Millinery, very stylish. DRK9BMAKING,—Udies leaving their orders are getting [every {In, fit and stylet 'I AILORING.--A thoroufthly up to date Stock of{Buitlngs and|Trousering& in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial (Tweeds, Satisfaction QtrABAKXKSD.' 10 Oases [of LINOLEUM and CARPETS jait opened. A NPR E W OR R. LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. / \UR FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THB SPRING NOW LAN DED, EX .8 IaOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Reason's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, RUGS & MATS. mmmELL and turner



—-1 30000 Cooking 1 R.« n g*es ■ ' f'*«s«ggggc4 MW^? 3ag'°;^»«»««|j In Use in the Colony P*|p*ks- The, burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood np i >a? J~^'s^a ||Ty»*^^\3iL t0 2fb 6iri -fl NO SETTING REQUIRED. aplfJ vr>N-*"v» With Stove Pipe can be worked out to the *™»f~/f! h .-^y^-i^ open. Splendid Bread Bakera I I <T**\A I tC*—^~*! re With cast Iron or copper boileri. The I fSBSS& | —v!>-<V copper boilers are large and tin lined ioiide. I _ * TTTV j fa■■wiimii 111 Repairs ate a Minimum. ' I mmm.\\jt_p/\ vPsaiisßE^K^ Mads In all sfz«s, single or double ovens. P ' P 'HT **^*:T:-~==2sg High or low pressure boiler MUPwßiwiiii /Mi i  I . ~ ' '* •*■■ g o j^ ijy. a,H Ironmongers, from whom Cata lognes can be obtained, or from the maker! H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., BOTTTHENP FOUNDRY. Pbiwokb Stbkkt, T>T7»™,t>TN WOOL SEASON 1900-1901 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED afc the* Cbrietchuroh and^-Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing [pi CLIPS privately Athbnrtom ■ ■ Consignments will be received at our Asnburton or Tinwald Btcres^and" Bent on to -ither Christohaioh or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage; j Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will ease consign as follows:— If intended for sale ab Ashburton--Friedlander Broe r, Ltd Biding, Ashburtoo If intended for sale at Chrlstchuroh—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Tim&ru—Mill k Co's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment'at Lytteltou—N.ZJShipplcg Co'B'Cumpicg'.Shed,"JLytteiton : WOOLPAOKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and all other^Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. Our Next Sale will take place at Ohristchorch on THUBSDAY, DEOEMBEB 13, 1900 IEIEDLANDER BROS, LTD. WALLPAPERS! WALL PAPERS! TT7E HAVE jusfc opened np TWENTY BALES of the Choicest patterns and the best value ever introduced into this market^ and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If you require your houae painted, we import genuine leads and olla only, and employ firat'class men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability. W..H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTJEKS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



PPBN COOMBE PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), "TTIBITS Aehburton and surrounding dis- V trioti every four months, viz—March, July, and November* ORDERS may be left ab the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hi« Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton < THB McCORMICK TTTAB AWARDED AT 03 H E CHRISTOHtTROH SHOW, On November 9,1900, The Certificate of Merit, Which carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery ab this Show, ! It wine in PARIS mote Awarda than any ; other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field '.Trial Trophy of a Gold Medal and [200 Francs, AGAJNST ALL COMERS. Gall and Inspeob this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go t ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager j I\/TRB ALOORN h having a display of Jj/JL Fanoy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, daring which ■he will give 10 per oent discount on it, and all materials for working; As it Is laid oat for inspection she will feel obliged if ladles interested in needle work could oall and see it. TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boob Shop, 3 205



wronnwnwvM, niDicnii BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billiom and Nervous Disorders, each •8 Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cosbiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes This is no Fiction. .Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth m. CtUIKEJL m. BOX BEECHASi'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aefc like magic—a few doseß will j • work wonders upon the Vita) Organs; strengthening the Musoular System, restor iog the Jonploet complexion, bringing back the beat of appetite, and arousing with the robust r hcalth the whole physic*! energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned These are ' faots' admitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and one of the best gtiarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated j is that BEECHAMM PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne ' World BE£CHAM^ JPIL.JL.B , Have for many years been the popular family, medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUD A* RIVAL. ' R PRSPaBJED ONIiT BT IHAHAI BXJECUAM, St. Helen's, Enq Sold everywhere in bottles—9Jd, la lid, and • Is 3d eao' iiiEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GO.IVULSIGHS, ETC. Proserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething; The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURRKY," Are engraved on the Gotwiwient Stamp affixed tt , each Packet. Kemptborne, Frswer and Co, Agents



WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGOB HAS Paints, Oils, Turpn, Glaw, Scrim 4c, also oh«ioe Paperhangin^a. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a SpeciaMt Don't) forget. Coleman's Building, Tanored Street TFT ANTED KNOWN-That ?ur Stock TT of Linpleums and Oilcloths nt.w landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming or ware this season, are far in advance of those other seasons—Mitcheix and Totser. JEL Matson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auoti«nkim, CHRISICHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Poblic generally of the Aehbnrton Ooantf. WE beg to Intimate that, If at an time yoa have buelneßß to transact in Christchurch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In th» event of your sending sheep or cattle to oar Addington or other markets for sale, by public I auction ur privately we know that yon I will not regret choomng oar firm as your ' salesmen. : We have frequent orders fron London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are la a position to bay parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat la the colony, rather thsn shipping it to London, pleaae communicate with as, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in the next issue of our Quaetekiy Land & Property Rbqistib these particulars, free of cost to you; at the same time, we allow yoa a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' bands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all puts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with yoa, as cacrtlon may require.—Thaaking yoa In antioipa tion, we are, Yours faithfully H. MATSON ft Co, 164, Cashel Street, Ohrlstchnrch N~~~~ OTICB.—The rapid Sbirb Cilois »■• easily used that a child can gloss collars and shirts, and give them the appear anoeof new— John Orb & Go and Shbabman Bbos ; : ; THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BKOS have been appointed as Agent for thf> first quality ENGLISH BIOYOLE The Manufacturers, Messes (Aixdati & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicycles to the British Army, Mid to the Postal and, Telegraph Department) Of Great Britain. THE MATCHLESS has been in use right through the Transvaal War. Over 2,006 Machines have been supplied to the War Department for use during the Warl IHE MACKINE~WILL LAST A LIFETIME Inspection Intmbd HABP~Jjj BEOS, sttttgraves; SHAEEBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST^ CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln Stocks. Correspondence Invited, Codes-: Bedford McNatli's, Moreing and Neat's, A.B.G. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Aihbaeton Representative Telegraphic Addkxsb : GRAVES Ohristcharch.| Greymouth—Brownlle, Greymouth ~ WbOLSTON ~ STEA&I WOOL WORKS OHRIBTCHURCH. (Kstablished 1868)1 nPHE undersigned begß to notify that he X ie Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Ohristchuroh or Woolston 6tati«ns will receive prompt attentions Quick despatch and lowesb rates. T. YOEK. 10 NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Hone Owners in the Ashbarfcm County that they have TAKEN OVER Riid & Gray's Ashburtnn Branch of JOBBING fc'ENGI* NEERING, and ars prepared to oarry on all oUiseß of work »s usaal; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTIKG" Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many years, and having large experience at Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and a moderate pricea, 10 t NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, tfIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata« 260 acres Claremont, 250 acres Waitctis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, lOOOaorcf Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sisec In South Canter* bury Improved Farms for leaae, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Tetara, and 265 acres Xotara Alto unimproved agricultural and grazing Trma of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well, improved station p opertiei of 7000 acres each \ Smoke New~Ve ~*"~"