proclamation annexing the district. The postmistress tore it down, and put up the Governor's prool»mation, egainst treason 0h« Boers finally retired, and the latest accounts from Ladygrey state that the heroic woman it atiU in tiosaeseion of the port-office." COLONEL CHISHOLME'S LUCK. In his spirited account of the Battle o' Eland*la pte the war correspondent of the Morning Leadet tella the story of poor (Jolonel Scott Uhieholme'a death. He saya : " As I got nearer ths dip reports of mauy deaths seemed to meet me. 1 heard of the awful ordeal the Gordons aad Imperial Light Horse underwent during that momentary check as they rushed from above upon the position that the Devous and Manchester were attacking from below. I heard of Colonel Chisholmt'a end—how he was struck three times in barely shirty ac ond\ The first fhot hit him in the thigh as fie was leading his men on foot ride by side with the Gordons. • I think I'm hit,' he gasped. Btiil he struggled on. A bullec struck him fall in the chest. • Hadn't you better go to the roar, sir X queried a trooper as hiß colonel fell forward. There waa no time for » reply to be given. A third bullet pene trated the brave commander's brain. 1 hree hours earlier ha was talking to me of the coincidences in his good luck !" Mr Jack Stuart, who is doing duty for th« Morning Posted Ladysmitb, sends several interesting storie* of the same engagement. One of the most otmous is that of an Im perial Light Horseman, who was at the out set absolutely paralysed with fear. " Come on } don't be a coward," said Major Samp son, The man tried; his heart and will wtite good enough, but he faiied physically. Sora afterwards Sampson saw him tu?hing to the front with all his might, blood pout ing from a wound in his face. " Where are the Boers ?' he one. " Let me get at them," Another Light Homm in did not know he was wounded (in the abdomen) until day. He thought the slight pain he suffered was due to drinking beer on an empty stomach after the fight was over. One Dutchman was found moaning and crying under a thorn bush. "I'm dead; I'm dead," he oried ; " It's that dreadful lyddite." He was toid that, no lyddite h«ri been used in the battle. " I know it was/ he said, beeauso I read it in the Standaid And Diggers' News" He was examined and punched all over, and round to be not so much as scratched. " I know," he eaid ; but I'm dead ; I'll die soon. The Standard and Diggers' Netvs says that lyddite kills you without hurting yon." It is a singular fact, by the way, that of the wounded and Jirisoners the vast tnaj >rity spoke English or ohoic°. JOHN BrjLL'B LITTLE ACCOUNT — A Boer, shortly after the Jameson raid, w*s Soully asserting th-.b they oould easily drive the English before them in headlong confusion. An Afghan, a resident of Johac neaburg, quietly remarked : *' Wennderstand the great English in oar country ; you peop't do not. Sometimes we have a little trouble, and they send a few men, and we wipe them on**. A li tie time goes on, and they send another lot, and we say we have finished with them. All this time the English had a little book, patting it all down. Then they add it up, and come tons with great force, and ah' w us a li tie aooount, and say, ' Pay, and we have to pay.' You have had Laing's Nek—it's down in the little book. M»j«b» Hill—that's down in the little book. And Jameson raid—that, also, is down in the little book, and it's all added up now, and youM have to pay. Oh S we know these English." BOER TREACHERY. Mr Stewart gives tome instances of Boer treachery. Trooper White of the C Com pany Imperial Light Horse, was running be tide Cnptain Mullios and a oouple of troopers, when three Boers held up their hantfi. " Don't fire," said Captain Mullins, A fourth B;er, standing olose to the three, ' then aimed at Captain Mullins, but hit' Trooper White, inflicting a wofind from which he has since died. Then he shot Captain Muiins through the »h< ulder. According to Mr S • var* t Colonel, Scott Chieholma was absolutely beloved by his men. At the last ridge he stopped to tie ftp the leg of a wounded trooper, and was ■hot himself in the leg. Two of his men went to his assistance, bub he waved them «fl" telling them to go on with their fighting and to leave him alone. Then he was shot in one of the luDgs, and the men went to hie help, but while they were trying to get him to cover a bu'tet lodged in his head and killed him. The last wards he wa* heard tosiy were : " My fellows are doing well."

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui.

The ordinary meeting of the Wakanui Road Board wai held fee-day. Present— iVlr Pater Sfeewart, chairman, and all the mem ber*. FAIBFIELD BOADS. In reply t«/the Board's letter—inclosing oipy ofjohe Boards retoution, fe> accept dedication of roads at Fairfiald, provided the Fttirfield Fret zing Company gave a guarantee for the cosb of forming and j metalling—the secretary of the company j wrote stating that the company bad no | interest in the formation of F»ii field roads, that being a matter entirely for the pur chaser^ »ud conld not therefore give the bond asked for. The Board decided to adhere to its resolu tion* overseer's bi?obt< The overseer's report was read. It dt§l" with the work in hand and finished. Ib was decided to retain the penalties in Spring's contract, and to retain jSOs for a road cross ing. Some thistle cutting and track repairs were left is the hands of the clerk to see to. j A matter of gorse cutting at Leadley's w»b held oyer for three months. BBSERVES llotices as to payment of rent and gorse grubbing were ordered to be issued to tenants of the Board in arrear. and those who had allowed their reserves to become gorse grown, ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £153 were passed for payment, and after some financial business had been transacted the Board rose.

CRICKET.

OTAGO V. CANTERBURY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Ghristchurch, Jan. 4 The interprovinoiai oncket match, Otago !v. Canterbury, began llub afternoon id Lancaster Park. Ihere wae a very meagre attendance. A old wind blew all d»y, but the wickefc was in good otder and CHago'e poor batting display was unaccountable. Winning ihe toss thpy were all dinpoeed of for 127 ; Baker 23, Johnston 18, Austin 18, and Fisher 14, being the only men to rsech double figure?. Frankiah was th«> most buc oeHsful w.th the ball, taking 4 wickets for 26. Ca terbury haß loßt one wicket {0. Reese's) for 34 January 5 Rain fell this morning but the weather afterwards cleared, and the afternoon was fino for the interprovinoial match Canterbury v Otago, which was resumed to-day. Sims and Ridley resuimd their innings for Canterbury, and the following are the scores , so far :— Otago, first innings, 127. Canter* I bury—D Reeae, o Eokhoff. b Fisher 17; R ! Sima, o Pißher^ b Downes 31; A E Ridley, o Williams, b Eokhoff; W 0 H Wigley, b Eckhoff 5 ; R Barry, lbw, b Downes 0; T T Cobcroft, b Eckhoff 5; F 8 Frsnkiih, b Eckhcff 3; F Wilding, c Geddos, b Eckhoff 2; T Malone, b Downes, 0; J N Fowke, not out, 7;TW Reeae, at Williams, b Eckhoff 0 ; extras 12 ; total 93.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

Mr Hugo Friedlander, Mayor of Ash burton, and Mr C, J. Harper, County Chairman, Treasurers.

A SEVERE STORM.

United Press Association—By Electrin Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 11.30 a.m, This Office 12-2 a.m) Melbourne, January 6 Delayed reports state that a severe storm swept the country districts on Wednesday, and great damage was done to crops and property. Many buildings were blown down or unroofed. The wind was so strong that waggons and horses were overturned.

Latest Items.

Colonkl Pitt—Lieutenint-Colonel Pitt, of Nelson, haa been rsappointed » member of the Legislative Council.--Press Associa tion telegram. Sudden Death—lnformation reached Ash burton last night of the sadden death at the county irrigation works, Rangitata, of Mr R. Bennetts, which occured in the afternoon. Details to hand are of the most meagre character, but it ia understood that deceased dropped down while at work, atd died al most instantly. An Inquest was to be held at the camp tc -day at four o'clock. Fire at Clinton —The Railway Depart ment has been advised that the railway skalioo and the railway refreshment rooms, Aid p'B*>office at Clinton were destroyed by fire last night. Insurance, £600 '1 he Postal Department leport that the books »"d accounts of Clint 01 poet t.ffice were saved ; aho the registered letters. The foregoing are wires from the Press A> 8i c a ion at Wei irgton. A Dunedin Press Association wire says that the fire originated in the post office at C iuton last night at 11.30, spreading to the railway station alongside, and Qeddec re freshment rooms. Ihrce buildings were i urned to the ground. Mr Geddes suc ceeded in getting tl.e best part of the furoiture out, but nothing was saved from the post office or railway station. All the local mails in the post office were destroyed, but twelve bags which arrived ' y the night trains were saved. No lives were lost. Clinton ia shut off from telegraphic com munication in the meantime.

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Funeral Notices* funFral~nutice^ THE Friends of the late Mb Robert Bennett are respeotf ally informed tlint his fnoerftl will move from Ivs late residence, Trevorton, on MONDAY, Bth inst., at 2 30 p.m. for the Aihburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 144 Undertakers fTIHE Brethren of the Loyal Orange X Lodge No. 23 are requested to meet) »fc the residence of their l»te Brother R. Bikketv, Tn vorton, on MONDAY the Bth imt at 2.30 p.m., for the pur] ose of attend' ing his funeral. White gloves. 1 45 P. THOMPSON, W.M. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. INSTRUCTIONS as to the insertion or withdrawal of Advertisements must be in writing,— Advertisements received without written obdebs will be inserted until countermanded, and charged accordingly. Advertisers and Subscribers in other parts of the Colony, and the surrounding districts, can remit payment of money orders, postal notes, postage stamps or cheques (with exchange added ) Advertisements inserted by the month or quarter, and withdrawn at any time before the expiry of a monthly or quar terly period, are charged for as if inserted for the full term. While care is exercised in regard to the due insertion of advertisaments, the j Manager does nol hold himself responsible ' for non-insertion through accident or for J other causes ; and the Manager reserves to himself the right of omitting advertise meats that he may deem objectionable, cvi n although such advertisements may have been received and paid for in the usual course of business. Disc aimers will ir all cases be treated as advertisements, and charged accord All Business Communic .tlons are re quested to Da addressed to "TheMana get Athburton Publishing Company." theatrical adt£etise« ments Must in all oases be prepaid. All communications Intended for the news or correspondence columns must be written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the name and address of the writer—not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith—and ad res?ed to " The Editor." ___ C~ HKRTSEY—This is a new advertise ment, reminding you thatif you have DOfe yet tried M'Kenzie'a Hondai-LinkaTea, i yoa're behind the times. Go to Mr John- SO^'a Stoje tod get it. ■ >



SAICDEi* «8c »on»Euca« Jypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are Imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these orude sile may not be taken, UR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government too be of perfectly pn*e origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we byte s— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clicn of the Universities at Bonn and ffreifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Prof esaor f Parmacology, at Bop, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director cf the Medical Clinics at Greifsw&ld, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aad freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to . mary distillation, will develope the anative qualitieß proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts Are to be classed according to the named *nbhorities, Among the turpenoinet, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so oailed Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible s— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Kuoalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen, St By their alooholio thin and mobile appear -3 anoe being reduced in specific density through tae prenenoe of acids. 1 By their taste, the result of the contracting ,> tendency of resins and tennates. if these orude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nfl&mations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ate ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUOAtYPTI EXTRACT. *- Sand urst, VioWria ß Australia. SANDEB & SONS.



'DAVTD IRi-'MS. AKUADM. HORSK FAIR THUi^^i A\, JAN. 11, — 1900 — I WILL hold my Next HORSE FAIR en the above date, UR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING KN TRIES. D. THOMAS, 12 114 Auctioneer. Wanted. pRIMI'UVti MfcTIHODIS; CHURCH— JL Key. Raine wi-1 preach in at ove Church, U -morrow, at 11 a m. and 6 30 r m, lVnio more at 3 (.n-. 1 43 LOST —A pair of Bpectac'.fs between East Belt and Allenton Schco', Finder kindly leave at Mn Silcocks Batehory. 1 41 WANTED— First-class man used to horses and cowa. Must i aye a j knowledge of gardening.—Apply D. Thomas, j ABhburton. 1 42 j ANTED KNOWN—Holders of Hal ma's Photo Coupons can be takes at their Studio, Saunders' BuildiDgs. Do not be mi-led. ISole the address : Saundera' Buildings. 1 39 1710lJ]\D —Black Loug-Haired Mieep Dog* _ Four white pawa and white b east* Owner o*n have Fame by paying expenses.— E. McQuiGGAN, Longbeacli. 1 4C TO LET—A Shop with five Ur^e rooms in Tancred Street, uext to Mr Hall's, Herbalist*—Apply S Potter. 1 23 \ SHBI/ru7)N — A'Oody kens that ii. J^cotchmec drink M'Kenzie's Hondai- Lanka Tea, becau c it saves the cruid siller, »v' faur. Messrs Shearman Bros, recommend it. WANTED KNOWN—R. S. Bkan bega to inform his Friends that he will resume business on January 2ad, on his old site, mxt Bank of Australasia, wnere he will be alad to receive their Orders.—R. 8. Bean. 1_33 /"AOXON'S Polishing and Stiffening Pow \j der for Shirts, Cuffs & Collars. Simplest and best ever Disced before the public. To be had at John Orb k Co., Hast Street, and Shearman Bros., Burnett Street, Aghburton. Give it a trial. 1 28 QLLS, Dolls, Dolls.— Alarge~stock just to hand, exMatatuta ; alt prices, veiy Cheap. Magic Ltnterns and Mechanical Toys in great variety. Must be cleared to Take room for other goods.—H M Jones. RIZE POULTRY —For Bale, cheap, t« reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, Andalusian and Orpington cult chicks aboub three months old; as good as show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of this paper or Ptilham yards, Peter Street. NEW KRUITS at less than Christchurch Prices at Fletchbr Bros Cash Sup ply Stores. Finest New Currants 51 per lb, New Sultanas 7<l per lb, New Valencia Raisins 6i and 6£d per lb. Beat Cine Sugaj 14i per 701b bag or with Tea 13a 3d per 701b bag. TMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, 1. Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer Clearance S*le of Seasonable and Reliabe Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling in tha pound to every Buyer of threpence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H O B rrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall East Street. 11 20 MEDICAL. T~\R TREVOR, having returned to Ash hurton, has reeumed hia Profeaaional Duties. 1 19 1900. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH, MRS rrMZLE Frist Term will begin on THURE- X DAY, February 1. Wille Street, 1 27 * Ashbarton. —From Hdckthorne, about 0 Christmas, one Purebred Shropshire Ewe, with lamb at foot, both branded in red. Ten Shillings Reward on return of same to THOMAS HARRISON, 1 29 Hackthorne. METHVEN— Why is the British soldier like Hondai-Laoka Tea? Because the quality is quickly shown when in hot water ! Hibbs Bros, sell it) in packets and Ceylon packed boxes. CANTERBURY WaR FUND. GIGANTI~DISPLA¥ AT LANCASTER PARK, Christchnrcb, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1900 Commencing at 6.30 p,tn, WHEN THE GROUND WILL BE BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED. The Most Stupendous Organisation Ever Gat Together in the Colony. Everybody United in this Great Effort. ALL THE VOLUNTEERS OF CHRIBICaURCH, Including the Champion Artillery Team. The Fire Brigades Caledonian and Other Societies All the Cycle and Athletic Clubs The Girrison, Stanmore, Woolston, Engi neers 9 and Pipers' Bands. THE FEAST OF LANTERNS. Grand Procession of 2000 Cyclisis, all deco rated with Handsome Chinese Lanterns. THE MOST ENCHANTING SCENE EVER WITNESSED IN NEW ZEALAND. : Complete Programme in Monday's} Paper. ENTRIES for the following Programme of CYCLING EVENTS, open to all Cyclists, CLOSE with the undersigned on SATUR DAY :— COMPOSITE RACE—Prizas £1 10j and ISi ; entry Is 6d SLOW RACE—Prizes 15s and sa; entry la, OBSTACLE RACE—Prizes 15a and ss; entry Is IMPETUS RACE—Pr!zas 15s and Ss; entry Is PURSUIT R ACE-Prize £4 and 2a 6d team. F. D. KESTEVfiN, 1 26 Hon. Secretary, ON ¥ BODY kha Sco chmrna dns teas, M'KeDzie's Hondai Lanka Tea, because t saves the quid siller, an 9 gangs faur. XMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, JL Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods, Cash discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.— H. C. Barrett, late Barrett Bros., The Hall, East Street. 11 206 WANTED Knowo—That the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, which are fully double those of previouß: seasons. Each department ready r big business—Mitchell & Turner. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Co gh «Qd Colds n«yer faiie—ls 63 And 9« 64



I T. Bullock. SMALL Shop, with two rn.;nis attached, in I'urueU Street. Ronial 7b 6d per wee 1. T. BULLOCK ; BMB'PCOUNTRY ASH BU RIO if GORGE !3018 ACKhiS SOIB ! Being R.S 31832, 31833, 31834, «nd iberb. 1 hie property not having been sold by auction, offers are invited for the pur chase of same. __ T. BULLCOK. T 0 L. Jhu T, AT A LOW RENTAL, Brick Premises, conveniently nituatcd in T*ucred Street, rext to McC>nnell &nd Compton'a Stables. Apply to T BULLOCK SUBURBAN PROPERTY 5 ACRES, Q Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. _^ T BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR SAL©, QQpy ACRES moatly First-class Land, /v/ 9 # suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. FORSALE X?Of I required for town section 6&<<.'" 818, containing £ acre fronting Aitken Street, East. T. BULLOCK TO LET, Prf mises in Moore Street, next) to Messrs Hitchings bnd Mi'com'a Cordial Manufac* tory. Rental, 5s 6d per week Apply to T BULLOCK "~ TO LET, FOR IS^IONIHS. NEW dwelling house of six rooms verandah, situated at corner oi Waku- Qui Road and the East Belt. Apoly »o— T. BULLOCK. ~~ ~PUB~Lic NOTICES LEGrAL.~~ I BEG to announce thai) I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACLICE OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street Trust and other moneys to lend. G MARRIOTT WATSON, 1 14 Solicitor. PHOTOGKAPHY. HALMA & Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE TAKEN OVER Mb Cooper's Studio, Saundera' BusldiDg-, As! - burton, and will execute all branches of Photography at popular prices. Look at This ! For the month of January wa will do 3 enamelled Cabinets for 4s, 6 for 6s, 12 for 10a. We show proofs and guarantee satisfictior. AH Photos delivered in a fortnight from the time of sitting. STUDIO: SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Note the address and do not be. misled. _J_32 PHOTOGRAPHY. HAVING taken over the Premises known as Mrs Robottom's Studio, Moore Street, the undersigned will carry on the business of a Photographer, and hopes that by strict attention to business to merit« share of public patronage. None but the Best Work sent out. ENLARGKMENTB A SPECIALTY. Homesteads Visited Photos of Groups or Livs Stock taken bj the latest instantaneous process Terms—Moderate Special Notice—For 14 Days Only, Por traits of Children under 5 years of age Taken Free of Charge at the Studio. Note Address— D. JONEB, 12 210 The Photographer, Moore Street. G. MEDDINS, TfcE I?EOPLE>S IBONMONGER. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. /"IORDIALLY invites inspection of the \J following Seasonable Goods, without beiog pressed to buy: — PRESENTING PANS, BRASS AND ENAMELLED. Enamelled Goods, Gardening Tools, Knives, Forks, and Spoons, Ranges and Register Grates, Enamelled Mantelpieoes A.I. HARVESTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes and Handles, Machinery Oils at Low Prices. MASfbEY-HARRIS REAPER SECTIONS, English make ; Low Price Agent for the Celebrated ROVER AND CLEVELAND CYCLES. Cash or Terras, ' Steam Wool Works, CHRISTCHUKCH. (Established 1868.) npHE Undersigned begg to notify that X he la SCOURING aa heretofore. Sq[t»tfcers" Consignments to the Ohrtst charch or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. y x YORK. «.



M E L L O IT S Z R A L ANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOQTS.^O aim is to give you the best value for littlh^monht, HONESTY is out Polio We wiW not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it will give you| every (Satis action, One Trialjs all we'aak—Our Goodß Sell themselves. •"■»»»»*»»— j. MELLOR, TANORED BTRFETJ, ASHBUBIDN God made the | , « g 9d mam thk COCKTRT, MAN MADE LIFE IN THE COUNTRY COUNTRY, MAN MADI the TowN."-Oowp£r MB Town ."-Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Lifelin Town—bub it comes mow expecsire. chiefly— THmnfr ASON 1 Booaaße—p ßlCKS ABE 80 MUCH HIGHKR IN THE ( THE REASON ,WBY? > Country than they ake in the Town. { WHY f This is just why so many Ladies shop with uk, for by doing so they nob only; nd MUCH f OUR PRtCES>RE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, j CHEAPER But, also, that they get betteb quality and * much widbb choick LOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town but eeldom, yeb shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post ( \ s unvprtin -, v p- rtO \ Tr~- T7" T"V s~\ /-~* m • I """"ING BY rOST COSTS NOTH-HO BUT J 15Y POST! "°™ N °™ ™ A bIAM . (^ ) A2d STAMP. AH that Ladies residing in places distant from Christohurch, and who do not want to incur the bother and ex enae of a, trip to town, need do is to write dowi rtauire meats as fully and plainly aa possible, enclose stampß, wstai notes, or P.0.0.T and forward at once to us. ' JEWS', I OMISSIONS RICEIVtI) BY POST I K;«' Areas faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came in person to our establishment and did her buying'at thel'connter O U.R, 8 P|E 01 A L , —• , I^HIPMEKTS —*—* \ JUST 1 OF i'JWiT 1 {03 mm & summer c« jop^ Including the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY,! DRESSES, SUNSHAD-lS.f MEN'S AND BO IS' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Itc, (for m«de-to-order Suits and Binp}e Gw-mente) have just] been'opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RfiPPiah n> AtfPQflth/Q Latest No t?ui Newest Styles QfJVbiaiip "{UdUIIVG Newjjbt S syxes Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189 141 [Wool Exchange, E. 0.) Ou»"Good "akb ' \Tk. D I EiS \ Odb Goom am Cheaper, Fresher, - *" M Cheapeb, Fresher, and more Ftylish I SHOULDHWR FOR I AND MORB Stylish THAN THOSE OBTAIN- n THAN THOSEObTAIN abIe in theCoun- TT c n m oi able in the ouk" W. STRANGE & CO. MEROJANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPIRS, CHRIS TCHUROH. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened, purchased in London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited, ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, 38 B ackJßrochul Coßtumeß excellent value? New Millineryj Call and nee the new seise loly goods, 2a 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to 5a tione of the. latest Millinery including d> Paris models in Hats and Bonnetta. Blaofc & "feu™ p».ti „ c ~ V~a j~*i ti j Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses lalliilsS ftfiT^ geß 184d 'la6id metalliaprinta, prints from Hi guaran , :-__JL,_^_l^J^ll___ teed to wash. Nflou7«ri Df s C kreT Wi hite> PiD!' °°m New Lace8 ' 0 B Corsets, P D Corsets and all J^"» <*"»«. Sk V, ttom la per yard. the beat ' makeß from ' l 8 ndj Urabrellaß; t^., „. „ " ~ Sunshades from Is upwards. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling .~ r ~ r} — rr— —— : — Gloves, Evening Gloves ail prices and Men'a Boater Hats great variety at lowest shades from 6d. possible price. I inn , ~~~~. ~~ —— Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock -UU dozen Ladies Handkerchiefs bought a bought at lowest j tices, every pair big reduction to Home market. guaranteed. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths | v'uiju'T <-. c 7T %rp ets, Braasele, I from best English manufacturers, splendid i Tip utrjr Siums, also Bliaketa and Vft!ue' Flwiek Notwithstanding the Great Advance in Wool we were Fortunate in placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Beaefct o|. Oustotpers always well treated. DRESSMAKING in full Swing, prompt attention to. Wedding and-Mourning Ofders. Th.b C^BBOBNa; Biqxol^ best in Ganterbury $ |os. I



CHRISTMASPRESEISTS. WE have just received per ».t» G .. \Au, a v«ry Choice Shipment of ELECTLO-SILVEIi PLATED WARE, Ppedally suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. We have marked ftumftt Very Small Margin over Cost, so as to iflPect a f peedy Clearance. We alow Is In «he Pound DISCOUNT off all PLATED WAKE. 1899 PEES) RYING S! ABON PREs RV[NG:PANS;in Brass, Iron Enamel.^ 7 h^Steel Xn»ml«d,f«t lowest: prices. aW arc Just Lai ding oO Casts and Casks of I| <^H V-irhus Kinds of Janrs Jars, inolud ng B< jj^H M\SO£SJARS, Pint% Quarts and Haf M] J^B Gallon*. LIGHTNING JABS in Q arts W- ~" '£M and Half Gallons. ig^j^JPF Wm "' iiSSft we !ntrnd to s;ive our Customers the benefit M^iwiii^ th 6m f t fche money we are now • Be}linß I WOOD JAM|SPOONS—3d, 41, and 6d Jtath. PEESERVING SUGAR, We have jusfc received our first shipment of Benwera Oryat»!a, which Si atkroif lodged throughout the Auitralian'Co'.onise to be the best sugar for Jam and Jell/ making. Brewer s Crystals are much stronger than ordinary sugar, go joi reqnir* km of It to the pound of fruit; Jam% and more espeolallyJJpHii s, are ni;b cle»r«t and firmer if made withtft. Auckland No lanj No Jla Sugt r (guann e**i port can?) sJaofbept la stock. DON SILVER WARE, WARBANTED|to|Wt arlWhite Throughoit. Nearest approach to Silver. NOTE THE PRICE *— Tea Spoon«,[4s 61 per do'en ; Desert Fpoons, 8s 6d per dczca ; TaHe Spoony 11s 6d per dczea ; Deßert Forte, 8s 6d per dezn ; Table Forku, lls 6d per aoKn Sb^U.Spoons, 6d each ; Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc We have been appointed the New Zealnnd Wholesale and Retail Agents for tit Don Silver Ware,|andfwith this advantage »nd the phenoroinaUy low prices of BllTef we Siie enabled to|Ee'l^a'|euch Jow prices. CufcU merp who[have had it will hare no other. DIBNER WARE. DINNER WARE, PHEASANT PATTERK. inch Plates, 2s 91 per dozen j 7 inch Pktes, 3* 6d per dm ,* 8 inch Piste fi, 4§ 6d per d< zati: 10-inch Piatea, 5s 61 per d< ziti ; Soup Phtfs, 4a 6i and &s 6d ptr doz n. 10 inch Meat Dishes, la each ; 11 inch Meas Dishee, la 2d ench ;12 fncll Meat Dishes, Is 5J ;14 inch Meat Dishes, 93; 16 inch meat dishes, 2* 6d, Teg« table Dishes 2s 9d ecch. Sauce Boats Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14a 9i. 5 piece Dinner Set 31a. Blue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns 6d per iozm extra. Anyone rt quiring a Dinner Set should call and see ours before buying elaewher*, as we have a big range of patterns fco eeleci from at*very low prices. * FLETCHER BROS. 1 CASH SUPPLY STORES, EiST STREET, ABHBURTON'A HIGH STREKT OHRISTCH RCH, Telephone 24 Bex $7