Yeomanry Cavalry h&ve offer-d their services throughout. It is understood th.n-., subject to Colonel Penton's approval, Muj >r Jowsey, of Timaru, will be in charge of ihe troops, and amongsta the seven or «-igh!i applications on the officers list are, Adjulu b Bourn of South Canterbury, snd Lieutenant Weston of Christ's Colege Rifles The Work will be commenced in earnest to morrow.

Wellington, January 27 The number of applicants for the rough riders, had increased by I o'clook to-day to about 400. The steamer Undaunted was expected from Japan at Syduey on the 25t,h, but as no answer has been received from the •gents, it is supposed she has not jet ar rived. In the meantime no answer can be given to applicants for oargo space, until it is ascertained whether ehe is capable of taking the rough riders, as her tonnage is now said to be only 3200. Ib is feared she will prove unsuitable.

THE CANTERBURY TROOP.

(lyttelton limes) THE CAMP AT THE SHOW GROUND. One hundred and twentj -one volunteers for the Canterbury troop, destined for South Africa, answered to their names at the drill ahed at two o'clock yesterday afternoon. Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, V D, was in charge of the proceedings, and was assisted by Captain Lindsay, of the Canterbury Yeo manry Cavalry. The public waa rigidly ex cluded, bub bit Worship the Mayor of Christohuroh. Messrs G G Stead, G Harris, H Cotteril! and others were present, repre senting the Canterbury War Fund Com mittee.

The men, having been drawn up, a» aa to form three sides of a square, were briefly Addressed by Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, who ■aid that he wished them to bear in mind that they were undertaking a terioua duty. It waß possible that in a " tight corner" livet nvght be lost in the attempt to save a comrade who could not ride, if there were any such present, ho would ask them to fail out at once, aa their capabilities, or the want of them, would be apparent in a few dayi. There waa no shame in not being a horse man, and he would ask any man who waa not a horseman to retire. r*'o one moved. "All right, then," aaid Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, "I will take you at your word." The roll waa then called, and the men were formed into squada of twelve, and inarched off to the drillebed, where, after medical inspection by Surgeon- Major Irving and Surgeon Captains-Palmer, Clayton, Diamond and Parsons, they had once more to face the ordeal of the Selection Commit tee, i-ighty-oce men were selected, but were cautioned that the selection waa by no means a final one, as those chosen had not only yet to undergo the necessary riding and shooting test?, bub to stand comparison with the pick of the two or three hundred who volunteered kter.

Ihe men were fallen-in at 5 30, and marched to the camp at the Show Grounds, of which Lieutenant-Colons! Slater will be in charge until relieved Bombardier Cole man will be the staff sergeant-major throughout the camp, and Captain Lindsay, Lieutenants Buchanan and Rhodes, Trum pet-Major Thompson and the noncommis ■ioned officers of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry have offisared. their assistance throughout. The men, who are an even looking lot, marohed briskly to camp, and after making their sleeping arrangements — there Were eight men to each tent—were provided with an excellent dinner. On the conclusion of the meal they were brhfiy addressed by Lieutenant-Colonel Slater, who granted general leave until 10 p.m. with the understanding that any man who failed to answer the roll call at 10 15 wou'd be summarily dismissed from the troop. The first: post last night was sounded at 9 30, lights out 10.30. .Guard wa« mounted by the trained volunteers who were in the troop, Jn view of the possibility of the displace ment of many of the men now :a camp either from failure to piss the riding test, or for other reasons, it has been decided not to publish their names until the final selection has been made. It is und>-i«t<K.d that, subjsßt to Colonel Penton'a approval, Mnjor Jowaey, of Timaru, will be in charge Of the troop, and thot among seven or eight applications on the officers' lint are Adjutant Bourn, of Soutn Canterbury, and Lieutenant Weston, of the Christ's College R flas.

With a view to th<3 proper euforcemept of discipline, and in order to keep the ground clear, Lieutenant-C >lonel Slater has depided that sightseers shall be excluded.

suoh a number of applications for en rolment in thg Canterbury Troop have been received, it has been decided by the commit tee to close the list, and no more applica tiona will be considered.

The following is from the Press account of the proceedings :—

lb waa good to watch them. Every man threw out his chesb till one feared he would dislocate his shoulders or suffer a peamanent inward curvature of the spine. They didn't walk in step because they had not learnt the way, but they were willing to try and walk Ob their he ids if it would help them to pass that dreaded Selection Committee safely. Inside the orderly room they had a lively time. They were catechieed unmerci ully. It was worse than a police court witness box, because instead of one lawyer there were cix.

11 He asked me had I a horae," said one candidate. " I said no, bat I had a bicycle, bub that didn't suit him at) all."

" What ia your business 1" waa bee ques tion*

•• Oan you ride ?' *• How old are yon P" 11 Where were you brought: up ?' "Why did you give up the country for indoor life ?"

" Have yoa erer been a volunteer ?" '* When were you oa a borae last V " Are you a good shot!'' 11 Har» you been much indoors ?" 11 "Son don't) look healthy. Ever been ill ?"

'* What's your age ?" •' Can you ride over rough country ?" 'iheae' and dozens of other similar ques fcions were fired off ab them.

M Can I ridfl," said one Hibernian appli cant. •• Sure I was born on a horse,"

" I'll ride anything you've got," said an other. " Where was I last 'I I was horse breaking for Joe——" Same of the answers were humorous.

••Can I ride! Can a duck ewim." "Too fob am I? Wei!, bully beef and lea wiH soon take that out of me."

11 Ask me am I bullet proof, and did my father wear tight boots," murmured a Bar castio applicant, sotto voice.

" Yes I can shoot. Aside : Shoot; a Boer anyhow,") So it wend on all the long afternoon. The men were from every part of the colony almost, and their businesses, trades and professions were as various as their places of abode.

NEW ZEALAND'S GAIN.

It Is to be hoped that The Times (London) is realizing some small profit in its told enterprise in conneotion with its reprint ot the Encyclopaedia Britannica* la <ff ring that great library at less than half price, and then delivering the entire sod into the sub scriber's hands when bat a guinea of this am*!! prioe has been paid, Jke Times shows a confidence in public honesty, as well as in its own methods, that would have been iueprieing even if the proposition had been brought forth by a less conservative institu tion than The Times. To an outsider, who knows something of the cost of producing bo magnificent a work, it hardly seems credible ftble that the enterprise could result other wise than in financial loes to its propagators But whatever may be tha resultant loss or gain to The Times, there can be no question as to the beneficent influence this distribu tion of high class literature must have upon the future of New Zealand. A seb of the Encyclopaedia Btitatinica placed in a home, is iure to become a nucleus for an ever expanding library, for its possessor will intuitively begin to add volume after volume until he has collected a creditable home library.

THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.

Appointment of His Heir.

United Prpsa Association—By Electric IVlegraph— Copyright (Reoeived Wakapuaka Jan. 27, 9.30 a.m XhisOffico 10 6 a.m.) Pekin, January 26 An Imperial edict has been issued at Pekin proclaiming that the Emperor haa appointed Prince Puckuce, aged nine years, son of Tnan 5 who was a son of the fifth son of the Emperor Tao Kwang, his heir. The Emperor has taken this step on account of ill health. (Received Wakarjuaka Jan. 27, 9.30 a.m, This Office 10.6 a.m) London, January 26 Reuters Pekin correspondent states that the Emperor will probably ab dicate at the beginning of the Chines • new year. There is considerable oppo sition in Chinese court circles to the advent of a third minor under the Dowager Empress.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph,—Copyright. Berlin, Jan 25 The death is announced of the Duchess of Schleswig-Holateio, mother of theGermm Fmpress,

INCREASE IN THE GERMAN NAVY.

United Press Association—By Elecbrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Jan 27, 9-30 a.m, This Office 10.5 a.m} Berlin, January 26 The German Federal Council has sanctionrd 19 new battleships, 8 large and 15 small cruisers, and an addition of 3746 men to the personnel of the navy,

THE "ABSENT MINDER" BEGGAR

Honestly there is not much beyond audacity in Kiplings "Ab;ent Minded Beggar," but all the *ame the circumstances have made it famous, somewhat similar con ditions havine; resulted somewhat the same way more than once in English history Consequently everybody is trying to parody the "poem." The follo'ving is an ex mple by a civil servant in Sydney anent the salaries of his class ; —

THE PERSEVERING BEGGARS When the Estimates are done with, when you've got the cash in hand, When the House has ceased to grumble and abuse ; Will you kindly give attention to the gallant little band, Who are anxiously awaiting bigger screws? We are persevering beggars and deserve a better fate

Thau to sit for ever languishing for rises. Just at present we are in a very impecunious state, And we hope you'll rpeed that day of Bweet surprises.

Blue day, bright day, cure of a hundred ilia, (Fourteen thousand golden sovi. ac tually coining our way). Each of 'em doing a noble work—help ing to pay the bit's— Pase the bag for the tradesmen's sake, and Pay, Pay, Pay !

There are debts we've raised in sflcreb, for we've never breathed a word, When our monthly Bcrews have gently petered out-; There's the butcher and the baker, ar.d what's even more absurd, We've a Jot of uncles fol'owing us abiut! There are bills we've run up casual, they will worry ua ere long ; There are h:ta of b'ue of various shapes and azig, For we're persevering beggars and we've gone it pretty strong ; Bat we'll settle on the day we touch our risss.

Blue bills, white bills, bills of a hundred hues (&H hung up on the office fie, await ing the happy day) ; Each of 'em wanting the price of our work (but whoa to look after the Jews). Pass the bag for our credit's sake, and Pay, Pay, Pay »

There are some of us who've married (wi:h a view to share our joys), ALd we're wishing now our wives had been unwilling ; For our increments seem somehow all to stop at girls and boys, And our screws refuse to grow by half a shilling. We are persevering beggars, but there's hardly any doubt, Thab unless we ppeed the day of tenner rises, We shall have to wait the shades of night before we venture out;, Or else adopt ridiculouß disguise?.

Big clerks, email clerks, clerks of a hun dred grades (Fourteen thousand golden sots, really coming there way). Each of 'em doing a needful wcrli (stop ping the creditors' raids), ■* Pass the bag for everyorie's slake, and Pay, Pay, Pay J M^RCUTIO-

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

PICKING THE MEN.

In a recent article we stated that the method of selecting the men was not altogether satisfactory, and savoured of a hole and corner character. Since that article was published, we have had an opportunity of seeing two of the rejects from yesterday's preliminary examination. Theße men both passed the doctor, and then Mr Stead and one or two other Christchurch gentlemen passed in front of the rank* aad pointed o<?t the men they wished to pick cut. The rast were discarded. Now, it hap pens that one of the two Ashbuiton candi dates rejected as stated, volunteered first for the second contingent, but hia letters, which we have seen, appeared to have gone astray and were delayed. He is about stt 11 in end weighs eleven stone odd ; is » first-rate horseman and excellent shot, and was promised by Colonel Penton on the first occasion that hia services would be available for tha "nexb contingent. The other candidate' is about the same height but a little heavier* a eplec did athlete, and good rider ; in fact both are f&rmera eons, and a single glaDce afc either compils one to ask, can it be possible that such men are sent off withooba wnrd ? We repeat that there is gi?eat causa for die eatif faction concerning the manner in which this Contingent is being made up, and it is not to be wondered at, that an idea has got abroad fiiat |t is entirely ip the hands of a Ghristchurph coterie with Mr Stead at its head, He has certainly done a great deal for the more men fund but, it would be much better for all parties, if he gave every volunteei an equal chance. We hops this matter is capable of gotfye explanation,

V iiLSTON Picnic —Ihe WoolatonTannerfi their wives and sweethearts, held their annual picnic in the ABhburton Domain b< -Jay. The arrive j, in number about 35P, accompanied by the Woolaton Band, about eleven o'clock, and repaired ab once to the Domain. There, the wants of the inner man were at once satisfied, and sports gene rally commenced. Bicycle, foot races, cric keb, swimming and children's races, were got off during the afternoon, and the gather ing apparently enjoyed themselves. They return to Chriatchurch about seven o'clock. The First of February Demonstration —Preparations in co nection wuh the earning Pdlriosio Fund Demonstration on Thursday, February 1, in Ihe Domain, are biing pushed energetically ahead, and at a meeting of the General Committee, held last night, the r-port of the v,wi<u< Snl-Com mittees appointed to deal with details showtd that no trouble n being spared to enaure succea3. The afternoon's programme is a moat attractive one, and including as it does & sham fight by the local and visiting volun teers, a fair modicum of •' Queen's Weather" is all that is r. quired to draw a great atten dance of tho public. A splendid pro gramme for the evening's concert has been drawn up, and everything points to a mosb successful entertainment-.

THE ASHBURTON OUABDIAK'.« SATORDaY, JANUARI 27, 1900



£ a d Already acknowledged,. ..749 8 0 Sharplio aud Co.and employees.. 5 5 0 MrsSteele .. ...110 Aahburton Woollen Factory, in addition to £15 13s ..  011 6 Lowcliffe School .. .. 018 3 Ashburton District 1.0.0 F, M.U, Loyal Wafcerton Lodge, No. 6458 5 0 0 St. Andrew's Sunday School chil dren, Tinwald, collected by Mra Teppetfe .. .. .. 011 2 E W Blakiston .. 100 Exchange .. .. 0 0 6 Fairfield Free zing Works employees 20 15 0

£784 10 5



The Public Pchools—lt is notified tha Hampstead School re-opens on Monday next The School w ill have a whole holiday on February lab, the occasion of the Patriotic demonstration On |'ebruary l§ih a echnp] excursion to Spinner will be run under th@ management of the Hampetead School com mittee, and will be open to any neighbouring Schools wishing to take advantage of the opportunity for an outing^-Partioulars will feefidverfcjfed ihortlf,



Friedlander Jaros. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, February 2, 1900, For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltol R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 119 Auctioneer! VBU LLOGK. _______ . COTTAGE of four rooms, detached waah — house, etc, centrally situated on town section 235, Cameron Street, near the Rail way Station, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent " T O LET. DWELLING of 6 Room?, alao Stable; together with 2 acres of Land, front ing Charles Scieec, Allenton, and near the WDollen Factory, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent FOR_SALE O*)( 1 PRIGK required for town section =t"3^ 818, containing £ acre fronting -Vitkeu Btreer, East. T. BULLOCK T 0 L. hT, AT A LOW RENTAL, Brick Prcmnes, conveniently situated in Tailored Street, n»xfe to McCnnell.and Oompton*B Suable?. Apply to T BULLOCK



Wanted. LOST —Bridle, in Kasb or West Street, between Havelo^k and Tancrad Street. _1£^ 7 rPO LBT—A House of eight room* in X Burnett btreet. Apply Charles Reid. i 210 WANTED, at once—About 501bs of Honey. Apply thia iffice. 1204 WANTID, at, once—A Smart Boy, as | messenger boy. Apply H. K. BoNNINGTOW, East Street. 1 205



COM X and see the prices at M is Alcorn's Great Hunim r Sa'e. Dre^ Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Miliuery, Ribbons, Flowers, Lacea, Jackets, Cape?, Underclothing, Pinafore?, Aprons, Stamped Needlewoik, etc , all reduced during the Sac



PARLIAMENTARY Decision against TiadiDg Coupons. No such legislation necessary in the ctise of a straight-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of 13 in the Pound off every purchase of Nine-pence worth and over. The same all round sterling valu* as usual in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc , at H. C. Barrett s (late Barrett Bros.) •• The Hall," East Street.



! TO FARM n;iW. FOR SALS. QQ!V ACRES mostly Fir.t-class Land, 'C^wl suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. FOii SALP. VALUABLE BUILOING SITE, Corner of Moore at.d William >tree s, Ease, burg Town Section 420, containing quarter acre. First ciass land ; nice kitti for a house. Appl/ T. BULLOCK.



MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few wetks at— and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large dieounts will be inc'uded, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale.



r PHE Eneyuloj reiia B itanuici 9,,h Edi- L tion is the standard work of reference. " The Nations GreU Book." It is uni versally acknowledged to be tha best) work of reference ever published for Divines, •Scholars, Professional Men, and the £eneral reader. Orders now being booked.—^. H. Williams, Tancred Strfleb.



FOX SALE. SHEEP COUNTRY—HINDS DISTRICT. . Nob far from the Railway Station. i MWaw|| 509 ac^res 509 MOSTLY in its nativa utate, beinj? R.S. 33453, 33456, 33457, and others ; all fenced, watered with County water races. Liberal terms of payment can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Tv LKl^ Premises in Moore Street, nerb to Messrs Hitchings and Milsom's Cordial Manufac tory. Rental, 5a 6d per week _ApplyJo^ T BULLOCK Jb'Ott bAh&. /CAPITAL BUILDING FlTE—Being \J Town Section 1169, containing more than J acre, corner of West Town Belt and Haveiock Street, having over three chains frontage. T. BULLOCK, _ Agent. __ L E ~ jWtW SiXROI>M!£D HOUSE with *•' Verandah, plastered throughout, situated at Corner of East. Town Rein. T. BULLOCK T O LET ~ NEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSIS with Verandah. Plastered throughout. Situated at corner of E*st Town Belt. T. BULLOCK



NEW KKUITS at le*B than ChrTstcburch Prices at Fletcher Bros. Cash Sup ply Stores. Finest New Currants 5i per lb. New Sultanas 7d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 6 i and 6£d per lb. Best Cane 3ui?a» 14a per7olb bog or with Tea 13a 3d per 701b bag.



NEW BOOKS—The Ideal Life, Drum mond ; Other Peopled Lives, Ovey ; Wines on the Lees ; a Corner in the Wtst ; The Crown of Life ; Soldiers of the Queen; Oid Convict Days ; Bade o' GraßS ; The Sailor's Bride, Boothby ; Great Boer Trek ; Transvaal Boes; Story of War Alarms; Oitiz n's Atlas, a splendid up to date Atlas ; Cunsttnaß Number Magcz:nes, English anc merican papers every Mail. — H M. Jones.



ASHBUKT)N BOROUGH AND C JUKTY PATRIOTIC FUND GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN THE ASH BURTON DOMAIN. THURSDAY "fEBBUABY I, 1900, PROCESSION of Volunteers with Band through the Town. Starting at 1 o'clock- GRAND SPORTS PROGRAMME. Volunteer Competitions Representation of a Night Attack on Gamp. Darktown Fire Brigade Side Shows in Abundance A. Glorious Afternoon's Entertainment in a Glorious Cause. Admission Is; Children 6d. Look out for the Programme of the Concert, which will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall in the evening. A splendid Entertainment to wind up a memorable day.



CONVENT SCHOOLS. THE CONVENT SCHQOLB, conducted by the Religious of " Qur Lady of the Missions," will Re-open on MONDAY, February 5, 1900, 1186 MISS BARRATI'S SCHOOL.""*" MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-open on January 29 inst. Sul j-ctH taught—English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Mias Barbatt will be »t home from 26th inst. 1 173 HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL ! tTAMPSTEAD SCHOOL Reopens on MONDAY, January 29. J. R. BLAND, 1 211 Ghiir.-nan oi Committee. SINGING AND VOICE PRODUCTION. MRS BERBER! STEEL Resumes Teaching at her residence, Have lock Streeo West, on MONDAY. January 2§, 1900. 1 erms on application. 1 209 PHOIOGRAPHY. HAVING taken over the Premises known as Mra Robottom's Studio, Moore Street, the undersigned will c&rry on the business of a Photographer, and hopes that by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. None bub the Best Work sent out. ENLARGEMENTS A SPECIALTY. Homesteads Visited Photos ot Groupa or Live Stock taken bj the late3t 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. JONES, 210 The Pnobographer, MooreSbreet



ST. 8t EPHB N' 8 CHURCH Ashburton. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPI PHANY. (January 28) 8,30 e,,m —Holy Communion. H am—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 p m—SE .FIELD, the Vicar. DROVIORE—MrT. A. Gite ß . 6 30 p m—Evening Piayer and Sermon E A WOODTHORPB, MA.,



SUBURBAN PROPERTY 5 acres, g I Good Land, alt in grass, well situated on Winter's Road, A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK. "SHEEP COUtf IRY~ ASHBURTO;!* GORGE 3018 ACRES 301?. Being R.S. 31832, 31833, 31834, at, tbers. This property not haying been sold by auction, offers are invited for the pur chase of tame. T. BULLCOK. FOR BICYCLE ACCESSORIES GO TO OATES, LOWRY AND CO, THE LEADIXG CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done in a neat and workmanlike manner. All work guaranteed, and charges reason able. mtjsio tcitton! MRS JOHNSTON, having taken over Mks Bowman Fox's music practice, will be at home from the 27Lh inst. to arrange with Pupils, Term commerjoea 6th February. 165 Havelock Street. MISS M. RICHABDBON, HpEACHER OF PIA NQ. Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application. FWbI term commences on let February,  1 83 MISS KITTY BELL, mEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Will commence professional duties on MONDAY, January 29. Address : Cass Street, Ashbtirton. 192 MISS BESSIE SIMMONDST riIEACHER OF THE VIOLIN; Will Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. Burnett Street. 1 183 ISkloongesT HAVELOCK STREET, TKACHEK of Violin, Mandolio, and Harmooy, reßU>r,es teaching 29th inst. Terms on application. 1 173 Smoke New Venus



10 INVESTORS AND PRACTICAL FARMERS, FOR PRIVATE SALE. Te ms il required. Innesowen— lCO^i ACRES—Rakaia, A BOUT two mi!e« north-aasb from XX. Lyndhurat Railway Station, five miles from Methven market, a day's j >urney for I bheep to Ashburton Freezing Works ; used ' by Mr Thbblkbld for the last nine years for grazing sheep, growing fodder on'y ; soil now very ssronj; ; pplendidly sheltered. Every acre ploughaiiif-; «^ight main ptd lock?. , Good Homestead, Orchard. Offers regarded as confidential. ? G. H. DOUGHARTY, Box 299, General Poet Office, Melbourne, Victoria. 1 202 ; J. WILSON, SIGN-WJRirEB. LARGE SIOCK > WALL PAPEKS, WINDOW GLASS, MJXKDPAINTe, PICTURE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &c. BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 THE ABIBL COKFECIIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ics Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Pages' New Shop, lately occupied by Cooper Bb( s, East Street, next Craighead & Beiryman. 1 93



FOR THIS WEEK. QPtLUIAL Lines frints at 3|-d per yard. Special Lines Prints at 4jd per yard. Special Lines Prints and Zyphers at 6|d per yard, fpecial line I'rcss Material, usual price ]s '. d j 5s llcl Tress Length. Big I me {"'ample Corsets, prices from 4s lid 1o »'Gs 6d, to clear at 2s 1 i d per pair. And many oth^r tempting Lines in all departments. ASHBUBTON DRAPERY COMPANY. New Zealand CLOTHIKG FACTORY Stocktaking Keductions. Tremendous Bargains. HARD and Sofb Felts 7s 6d, 10 6d, re duoed to Is and Is 6d. Straw hate, Is 9d, 2a 3d, all reduced to Is A few odd Hoes in Shirts reduced to 2s 6d Boys' Tweed Gbps, reduced to 3i Boys' Paper Collars Id per box Men's Ties, Is 9d, 2s 6d, reduced to 63 and la Men's Sac Suits, Good Lines, 23s 6d Boys' Sac Suite, 25s 6d, reduced to 19a Boys' Washing Suits, 4s 6d, 3s 6d, reduced to 2s 93 ! Boys' Alpaca Coats, 7s 6d, 9s 6d, reduced to 3s 6d and 4s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s, 7a§d, 9i6d, etc., BOOTS! BOOTS BOOTS Canvas Tenn:a Shoes, 5s 6d, reduced to 2e 6d Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes reduced about half. We must clear oub these odd lines to make room for New Good, etc.



{RudgN - Whitworth. Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. TT AVIKG been appointed SOLE AGENT JLJ_ for Ashhurton District for BRITAIN'S BEST BICYCLE 1, T'SE RUDGE-WHITWORTH, Persons in want of a first-ciass up-to-date Machine cannot do better than buy one. These 8:050'p9 hold the pndtion in Engl-n-H or i oir^ h.-coud to noue, aud in New Z-nlond the game pruid position is given them by all who h<»ve tritd them. I The nmnpr ( ,us rid.ra of this Machine include E. Reynolds, Ciampion of New Zealand ; and VV. JiKRNty, New Zealand's Unpaced King. I I have a!oo the Agjncy of thab HIGH GRADd AMKRIOAN WHEEL, THE TRIBUNE- This is the Machine on which Mckphy the New l Tork Cyclist, accomplished his Marvellons Ride of One Milk in 57$ skos. All Kinds of Machines Repaired. BICYCLES ON IHRB. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. 2?. 1). Johnston, BTJRNKTr STREET, Next Oran*e Hall. 1 173



CROWN LAND AT CHERTSEY FOR SEL'.edON ON VILLAGE HOME STEAD LEASE IN PERPETUITY. NOTICE is hereby given t*ab tho under mentioned Crown Land will be open for selection on Lea°e in Perpetuity on and after WEDNESDAY, 7th February, 1900. Lot 11, Reserve 1769, Chertsey Village Settlement. Area, 10 acres: half yearly rental, £1: Valuation for im piovements, £29, of which £9 must be paid on eelectioD, and the balance can remain for & period not ex.'ceding five years. Full particulars are given on nn'e plane, which may bo obtained from this office. SIDNEY WERTMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lam's. District Land and Survey Office, Chriatchurch, January 10. 1900. 173



CALL EARLY AND G}*3X FJJQSX CHOICE NEW ZEJ^I^A.ND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKIWGSALE, Manager. NOTICE ia hereby given, in pursuance of the Public Resorves Ac^, 1885, C!»uses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will te set apart for the Gala Demonstration in aid of the Patriotic Fund on THURSDAY, the lab day of February prox , on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz:—For each child under the age of 10 years, free; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, sixpence; for each person of the ate of 1^ years and over, one shilliog 5 for each horse, one shilling; for each trap, oije shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashbarrpp, January 15, 1900. \ 1\ TTTANTEiTfNOwE—To be hadTfor V V 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dusfc Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combina tions 53 lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Is, 25s 6d Mclntoshes for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now Is. All sorts of underclothing, children's pinafores, coats and hats ab cleai- Jd£ prices at Mitchell & Turner's remov ing Sale, Th« «»rly buyer qett the nibbles



i FOX SALE EAST TOWN BELT. IHAVE for Sale that comfortable Home at present occupied by Mr William Terras, consisting of a five-roomed Houbb and half an acre of ground, well planted with fruib trees. Price £165. A large portion of which oan remain on morfgage at 6 per cent. This li equal to a rental of 3s 9d per week, E FEBUIMAN FOX SALE. 8 ACRBS LAND IN THE NORTH ISLAND. I HA YE for sale 8 acres of land, situated a ose to the Ekivtahuna Railway Sta tion. Welt fenced and watered. Admir ably adaptei for residential purpoies. F. FERfiIMAN. FOR~SALE EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. rpOWN SECTIONS 652, 553, and 571, X with improvements, including good stables. These sections would prove a good investment within a very short time. Full particulars on application. F, FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. F OTS S3 and 54— Containing £ an acre, J_i in orop and planted with a m*croearpa hedge. A splendid position for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. AITKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. mOWN BECTION 563-Containing £ acre _L First-class Land. A splendid site for a dwelling. Good locality. Price and terms ea&y, F. FERRIMAN' FOR SALE. CHURCH STREET, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 19 —Containing one Rood. Price £22 10s Cash. F. FERRIMAN. FOX BALE. CARTER'S TERKAOE, TINWALD. Mr Alex Hewson having purchased a Property at Allonton, I HAVE been instructed by him to Sell hi? well • known Property, sibnated on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald consisting of an eight-roomed House comprising Sitting Room, Dining Room. 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, etc., with a con venient ffaßhhou.se and dairy. The stables contain four Spacious Loosa Boxes and Trap House, together with 4 Acres of First Class Land. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, PETER STREET, ASHIiURTON. I HAVE for Sale-A Comfortable 8 roomed House and Scullery, together with one quarter-acre of land, well laid oub in garden. There ia ako a 2-sfcalled Stable, chaff house, and trapshed. The use of a pad dock close bj can bo obtained. As the owner is taking up farming, a moderate price will be accepted F. PIfIRRIMAK. FOR SALE. TREVOR'S ROAD, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 3?— Containing 2 Roods, at present cropped with potatoes, which promise an abundant orop. Those in search of a building site where a cow oan be kept should lose no time in inspecting these section?. Exceptionally easy terms can he arranged. F. FERRIMAN. MACHINE OILS FOR THE HARVEST. I HAVE a large Stock of Machine Oils in 5 gallon drums and 4, gallon tins spe cially adapted for Threshing Machine., Reapers and Binders &o. A trial will prove that! these oils are equal to the best lubncintg on the market F. FERRIMAN,



1899. CHRISTMAS. 1899. FINEST MEW FfUJIT. . 'nSESH SEW tHVO. AT FLETCHER BRO?., CASH SUPPLY STORES. Let the flß Hli voice in your pocket bouk speak snd it will carrj ytu straight to tfat Cheapest atore on earth, ALL oar FRUITS are Cleaned by Machinery. •»■""»«■■» )« aaanaaaaiiß s d Fin 8t New Vost'zza Currants 0 5 n ...„, , w fc , , , 8 « „ New Sulranas, nothing finer °I>laJ Esßenseß» 6<* per bottle or in New Zealand, per lb 7 4a Pf d, oz T „ New Spanish Va'.eneia Raisins n(lf. mon,' Almond» per lb fil w * Van»'a. Cochineal, etc  N,w Valencia Raisins par lb 0 6 l c?J oli9 Wineß, per botfcle 1 3 Finesb French Prunes, per lb 010 " n\i i^ Tll° tn •» 010 „ Bte*ii.fr Pruned „ 0 ? fti'^r ?p Peachef " °10 New Mixed Peel, orange" iemon, mSS^ 0111?^ ", ° 8 and citron, per lb 0 8 M™f S<? Ce> lid Per P"cket' !'*» 71b Tins Be«t Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 L , m ™ J * , . Barcelona Nubs „ 0 8 p ruE per bottle 1 0 Finest Icing ga ; per lb 0 6 fe™', 116 » 1 0 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 5 ? ™t P% 1* byJUp - 1 0 Finest Cut Loaf Sugar, per lb 034T It l 3 Croßßeandß]ackweil'sE S ßenoeß 9J * L"»e Ja.ce Cordial, per bottl« 1 f ;over™ Ehf °ANE SNGAP ' 7°!b 149 <AoAW No. U) guarantee. FINKBT CANE SUGAR with TKA, 13, 3J na r 70ih h » AUCKLAND No. 2 CANE SUGAR, with tK/S'hlper 70.b bag. feTVriON TKA. in Cheets and^Half cLt S . f«i" i, ,j, per lb> ! 26 ;b1BI^r LLtI1 FL°UR ' 2°b C^ 10 ib B> g 7, «I, 501b Bag 3* 101



Finest Fwcrory Cheese, per lb 0 6 Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side per lb 0 7 LKwi.s' Prze Hams, per Ib 0 8$ S' George's German Sausage, per lb 1 0 Finest Kpfined Lard, per tin 0 6 Dtssicatfd Co^oanat „ 0 8 Fdtnond'a Baling Powder, 6d and 11 d per lin Walitu'a  0 8 ''eaNata  0 5 lib Tins Si Georgt'o Jams, 4s 6d d< z r>, pi r tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jam, Be 61 drz tir 0 6 lib „ Cros^e and Blackwell's Mai* ti<HH('le 0 9 Cocccii>rati.d Jellies-—L-mon. Rasp berry, Vanilla— \ int packets, 5-. 6.1 di z prrpac'efc 0 6 t'e V,r,'s J. 1 y Puwderp, assorted fl^vinrs. per packet 0 6 Biid Tfd— Homp.Rape, Canary.lbO 3 Liii Heed, wlio'e, 3d, crushed, pir lb 0 4 CHKMICALS. Morton'e Crpain of Tanar, per lb 1 3  Carbor ate Soda  0 3  Tfirtaric Acid  110  Citric Acid. 3d oz. „ 3 6 „ Alom. powdered  0 6 „ Pt^ fined Sdlipetre „ 0 6 „ B rax, pawderpd „ 0, 8 „ JSu'phur „ 0 6 Washing Soda „ 0 1 D%y & Martin's paste Blacklng,doz.'o A\ Nix* y's Back Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Glois per bofc. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (CasMe Brand) bot. 0 9 „ In tins 0 ? Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 Reckitt's Rag Blue, „ 010 St George's Blue, 0 8 Column's D.S F- Mnstard, lib tins 1 8 £!o tins 10§d, \\b tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b fins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5i per cwb „ ,- Salt, 71b bag BJ, 14<b bag,, Is 3d Gii ger, whole la 33, groutid Is 41 lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) la 41 lb Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 2!b Js lOd Washdyke „ 2 b :6d lib Tin Rabbit In Jelly 7d, 2lb, 10! and Is PRKSEKVED FISH Salmon, Californian Bd, Flab 9d, Cutting lOd, Cocktail IW—per tin Sardines, Albert patent cpoatsr Is per tin  Small, 4d and 4|i, large 7d and 7|d I Sardines, in tomato sauco, 4ji per tin ! Morton's Fre*h Herringa, fltt 7d, kip pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce lOi per tin Red Herring 9 at Is. or 100 fish 10, 3i Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters 10J per tin Table Vinegar'Ci, 9d. and lOd bottle White Wine Vinespr 9d bottle Washing Soap— Silkstone lOd bar or'lOs 6d box McLbod's a'mond eoented 9d bat* 10s M box Rowling's almond scented, 9d u»r, 0s lid box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash 9d bar Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4|d bar Lifebuoy (Catr-olic), Is 4i box, 6d;bar Toilet Soap - Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is box Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5* 6.3 doz O caver's Shaving Stlckp, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tableth for In Glycerine Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars 8d Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Hops, loose. Is 4:1, aud la f* 3 'b pressed Bovril Is 9i and 3s bottle Lieblg's Extract Meat Is 9d per j\r Washboards, wood, lid. zino Is 2d American brooms Is 3d, Is? 6d, Is 9j Is lid Fresh Ground Coffae] Is 4d, Is 6d snd Is 8d Ib



Golden Syr U p 2 b 61, 4!b Is. 7!b U d 14 b 3-3^, 28 b 6 B*, 66 b lls 3d Superior Tr*»cle, 2ih 6d, 41b Is 7 b i*Bd Hlb 3-. 3d. 28 b 6 , 661 b 10< 9d ''psc-rc Hennet 8d aod lOd b..ttle N»ave'> Food lid, MeWn'e Food la 9d Hunger's fc'ned 1* lid imd 3s 61 per tin «objf)Pon's patent Groats and Barley H per tin Nelson's Gelaine lcz. packpf 6 I  ThinpUsß, 1. zpafket 81 Brown's Corn Flour 3d 1b Brown's frUia- Flour 3.1 lb Maiz na B<i lb, Qnee.^lai.d Ojwibmy'a Oi coa |lb JOi. $!b Is 8i Van Houtei^ Cva a 3>, 3d per lb FiyV CW £b 4*d. frh 8K lib 1. 4*d Xuslebror.kV Coco. J b 4^, * ! 7^l Chooo a!e 4d and 6 > ptr ci<"e Mi'k'i-aid Mi k 7, 3 \ <i ss 7^,1 tj,,-« G. Idpu Vale Mi!k 5. 61 c< z" 6, tin BISOCTITS. Farcy Lurmh .':£, lb }y Hn cr 3|d 16 v U{l--i ™ne s^d Ib b* "'■• or B'^ Il> Vml< Wine   jb RchTea Ib by tin, or 6d lb JWp:-'i. Mixed 4« lb „ O r 4*d lb Fan.* Mixed s^l Ih „ or Id IS Dessert »d lb „ or 10d lb l^riWdl 6^dlb I!. orSdlS Snowflakee 4|d lb ," er 5d Wafer «, „ Ginper Nata 6*d b „ or 8d ib Oocaoufc ?i dlb „ orSdlb Gi-BtknoJa la Id lb „ or Is 2& Ib 2Jib Tim Preserved Fruits, apricots and T-eaches, 8 J per tin 2|!b Mounfc Hamilton pears lOd tin Ptarl Sa^o or Tapioca 6!bs, Is Japan Rice ssbs i a . or UM lb Ground Rice 3|d Split Peas 61ha Is, or 2d lb Pearl Barley s!bs Is, or 2*d lb Eeyptlan Lenii's 3|d lb Hdkdcot Bcaos 3|d lb Mac»rf.ni and Verjuioalli la 10d boxot 6d lb Fiag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per doa or lOd per bottle C and B Carrie Powder 10j per dc z or Hd bottle Mellcr's Snoce J. pint BJd f pints le 3d bob. % ,lf evcin'a Sduco f pint Is 4:i, pinta Our Own S-*uce f pint sd, pint 9d Tcmato Saucn 9d per pint bottle Anehcvy Sauce Is 3 > pint hottlo '■Tobacco-WiiliMW Juno 5,1b; Nailrod 4s 6d lb j Derby 5i 64 lb ; Goldw aagle 6.! per Ih Candles- ParaffineWax fplain orflated 6id pr lb; National Sperm by hvx Hi lh; Bedroom Oandlea aelt-fitting, 12 it. box, lOd ; Price Chmage Oandlco 8 and 10 105 packe 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd dc z, 51 box; FOO -YwUn n German. 3 3 lOd d. z 44 box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, la 6d dtz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d packet Starch, Colman'a, s!b pkft Bja lb „ Lily, per lib box 5d | Borax Starch Glaze, Is d< z ; lid packet Pears' FnlUr's Karth and Violet Powdsr 8d box Carr.phor, lox blocks 3d, or 2s 3d do* Vaseline 5d and 9d j*r, lib tins Is 9d Pare Glycerine 6d and M bottle Glycerine and Cucumber 10j per bottle Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is I Pain Killer Is 4d Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 1W Seigel's Syrnp Is 9d and 3* bottle Pilis—Holloway's and Cockle'« Is 4d box Beecham's and Seigfl's Is 6J box Senna gd packet, Kpsr.tn Salts 6d doz \ Encs' Frati Salts 3s 3d bottle ■ Fluid Magnesia Is bottle : Hood's ar.d Ayer's Saiaaparilla 4j 8d bot i Condy's Fluid U 6d, Lnng Preserver 1 Barry's Tricopberua Is 5d bottle SUNDRIES. . Staples 3 5 lb, 5 bs Is Nails 3d lb, 52b* Is •' . Boss Lanterns Is 3d each



Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 Pw free on station} Terms : Prompt Wott Ctesfc witlt tie Order* FLETCHER BROS., cash supply stokes . KAS ft-REBT, ABeBBlM" AND HIGH STREET, OHBMTOHUIIOI Whelesate and Retail Agents for Wimmo mi »Wrt.Seed*' i ■ ■. ,•■- ....>