HINDS RESERVES

It was resolved that the Plantation Com' mittee be authorised to deal with reserves from year to year, with power to act.

9BE STAFF Mr Harper brought up the subject of a revision of the office staff, which was relegated to the Finance Committee to report at next meeting of the Council.

DOG OOLLAB3

Two tenders for dog collars were received, and ib was resolved to accept Mr Patching's, at JMS. Messrs Buckley, Chapman, and Bblbt were appointed to pass the collars.

BALANCE BHHST

It waa resolved to pitint fifty copies oi the balance sheet.

HOLIDAYS. Tha usual Christmas holidays were granted (The Council to meet on January 4t)b.

makkby's bridge.

She fiampstead Town Board applied that Markey's bridge be widened, or two foot bridges erected. It was decided to erect one foot bridge on the Sooth side.

Hayman Bros, and Jno. William's applications for water races were granted, after which the Council rose

Alleged Subornation of a Witness

THE SYDNEY DIVORCE CASE

ACTION AGAINST A SOLICITOR

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Storey, Novembers? Abigail, the solicitor who is charged with the subornation of a witness in connection with the Coningham divorce case, was put In (she witness box to day, and gave his version r.f the dealing with Coogan. He stated th*t Coogan same to his office and atked if he '-onld be a witness in the Coning bam ease. He admitted he knew nothing about it, adding ' Bub you know what I am; al! you would have to da would be to put me up io a few points ho that I could not get in a fix en cross exami atioo. 1 He said he would want a bit out of the ease. Abigail told him he would bave nothing to do with such proceedings, Coogan saw him again nexfe evening, and told him he desired to get even with Dr O'Haran for wanting to charge him £10 for getting married during Lent. The witne?» subsequently went to Googan's house to sue him about another case in which ho.was acting for Coogan. It was then that the convocation overheard by tha foar hidden witnesses took place. Coogan brought up the Coningham case, and asked If be could not see some witnesses, saying that he was a Catholic, and could get the strength of them, where Abigail could nob. They talked over the question of costs, and a few other details. Witness asked Coogan if he could find cut certain fae'.e for hm. At Coogan's request he made him a memoran dum of these fac s. Coogao eaid Abigail would have to change his name after the cane was over, or the Romans would shoot him. Abigail, on oath, denied suggesting that anyone should give false evidence in regard to Dr O'Haran. He also denied other leading statements contained in the •vldenoa of Coogan and hia witnesses. In the course of conversation Abigail told Coogan he believed Coningham had written { » latter to Dr O'Haran threatening to follow him all over the world, and that when he •truck he would strike deep;

Dr O'Haran and a number of priests were present in Conrt throughout the proceeding*. The case was adjourned.

THE LATEST

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Tbe Chinese Indemnity

£60,000,000 Sterling

United Press Association—By Eloctrio

Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapaaka Nov 28, 8 56 am,

This Offioe 9 37 a m

Hongkong, November 27

Tbe Ministers are agreed that China must recast her commercial treaties with foreign nations and accept a measure of foreign control as a guaran tee of the payment of the indemnity, which the lowest estimate already fixes at sixty millions sterling.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Great Mineral Discoveries in the Transvaal

United Press Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Nov 28, 9J2 am, ;This Offioe 9 37amj London, November 27 Fresh coal, copper, gold and diamond deposits have been found within twenty miles of Pretoria. Kruger has been aware of their existence for years, bet kept the secret, fearing an influx of Oatlanders.

Eight hundred Boers are near Windsorton

General Clements has brought to Krngersdorp twenty-three Boera and their families who surrendered to the British. Bight of them who re tnained loyal sines June have suffered the utmost hardships, while biding fran tbelr cruel marauders,

General Clements dispersed a com mando of 900, with threa guns, under Delaßey. ________

Australian.

United Press Aaeoclation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Nov 28, 931 am, This office 1039 am Sfdnet, November 28 The Council passed the Old Age Pensions Bill with trivial amendments. The premier intends to close the Meisicra early next week in order to mnet Lord Hopetoun's wishes. The official landing will be made on the day of arrival, when the function will be only a small one, the main display being'on the sweating in.

Poison in the Cup.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Rtceived Wakapuaka Nov 28, 920 a.m,

This Offioe 9 50 a m)

London, Nov 27

Thera is much Alarm in the Midlands owing to the epidemic of alleged arsenical beer poisoning. Numerous caaes bave been observed for several months. The health officer of Salford states that eighty-eight deathi from alcoholism have occurred ia Salford alone daring the past eight months. The brewers deny putting arsenic in the beer and invite investigation. They are withdrawing supplies that are open to suspicion of contamination;

SPORTING.

OPAKAPUNA J O SPRING MEETING

United Press Asßopiatiop—By Eleotdo Telegraph If akafuna Racecourse, Nov 28 Lovely weather prevails for the opening day, and there is a large attendance. Remits :—

Trial Handicap — Blairoarig and The Frenchman dead heat All started Won by a length Dividends—£s It and £6 4s [The first horse has been omitted in the telegram forwardid to nt—Ed,

Cabiibu HAKDlgAP—Seotty 1, Ragtbrash 2, lattte ttn 3. All started Dividend!— grriliaai&t l«i

SUPREME COURT.

Tnited Preas Association—-By Electric Telegraph Christchurch, Nov 28 Before Mr Justice Martin to-day was heard a casa in which Mary Halliday, a widow, of 49 years, saed William Cain, widower, of 67 years, for £200 damages for alleged breach of promise of marriage. Plaintiff keeps a small store at Sydenham and defendant is a blacksmith at the same place. After evidence His Honor said it was likely that a a promise of marriage had been made, bub from the plaintiff's own evidence it seemed a mere money making business, and the damages must be nominal. The Court then awarded £5 without costs.

Wellington, November 28

In the Supreme Couro in the Henderson case Mrs Luke, mother of the girl whose death accused was charged with having caused, gave evidence to the same effect as in the lower Court

An action ia being heard by the Chief Justice today, in whloh J R Skellay, a commercial traveller, sues W J Geddis, publish erjof the Free Lance illustrated paper, for £1000 damages for the publication of a cartoon, which plaintiff interprets ac representing that he was endeavouring to pass a valueless cheque, Defendant denies tbafc portrait is the cartoon was meant for the plaintiff, or that the cartoon will bear 'he msaning put upon it

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph Auckland, Nov 28. Lomie Thorpe, aged 14, was drowned in the Pdieroa river yesterday, after saving the life of a comrade. j Wellington, Nov 28 Three Wellington Swimming Clubs de cided last night to form a centre of New Zealand Amateur Bmimming Association. Christchurch, Nov 28 A cable received here states that the Premier tennis team leave Melbourne od Dpcember 12 to takepartin the championship at Christchurch on December 20 Wellington, Nov 28 Arrived—Monnwai from Sydney, after a trip of 3 days 19 hours. 20 minutes, one of the best she has ever done. The passengers include the Hon W Rolleston, Colonel Pomerville, Lieutenant Collins and Inspector Baghurat, of Wellington

fHB ASIBtJRTON GOABWAN v WEfiNfilSDAf, KOVIMBEB 23, 1900



WANTED KNOWN-Just arrived Pe*l Frean '&. Co bi^cui s in followlnj varieties: Cafe Noir, Cream, Sandwich, Choc olate, Fingers, Wavilefs, Ysnloe, Wafers Florence Wafers, etc, at Fetoherßroa 11 18i BIG Bargain Rale of Drapery and Cloth ing ab Duncan * Cot Art) mutlio! 2|<*; splendid value in Laoe Curtains, la 6d Is lid, 2s 3d, up; Grey Calico, l|d, up White Oalioo, 2|d ; Grewdson's .make at 4 9d dozen yards; Tabling ll£d; Handket chiefs, 6 for 9d ; Silk Scarves, 10|d ; Mens !*ac Salts, 27s 6d ; Colonial Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, up ; Boya' Collars, 3 for !•.—Duncas & Co, Cheap Caih Store, Tancred Street, Ashburton. TUST Uapacked — Beautiful Framed t) Pictures (io colour photography), Hand Painted Fire Soreeni, Vases (new designs in tinted giase); Fancy Grasses (for decorat* ing); Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Photo Frames, Albums, etc. The above are all New Goods of latest deaignt and marked at a prioe to command a ready sale.—A. H, Williams, Tancred Street). DON'T BEAD THlS—Bicyoleß from£l6. 12 Months guarantee. Tyre coven 17» 6d, Tubes 7a 6d, Bells 6d, Solution Jib Is Handle tips la per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per lb, Enamelling 16s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips Is per pair, Eclipse Oyde Work* 10 273 ADDFELLOW S7 UAL L FRIDAY (30tb) ft"sATURDAY (Ist). TWO NIGHTS ONLY. The Popular London Actor, CHARLES ARNOLD and' his ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY, From the Strand Theatre, London. Lately terminated a brilliantly successful Season in Dunedin. 52 Nights Princess Theatre, Melbourne. 54 Nights P.tlaoe Theatre, Sydney, Mr Arnold and his Company were the last theatrical oombbination that appeared in Johannesburg and Pretoria, FRIDAY (30th) PEIDAT At 8 O'Clcck, ** What Happened to Jones" As played by Mr Arnold and hie Company ! for 340 Nights at the strand Theatre, London. SATURDAY (Ist) SATURDAY " WHY SMITH LEFT HOME." NB—The Performance on SATURDAY Night will commence at 9 o'clock. If It Hurts You To Laugh don't see "JONES" OR "SMITH." They would disturb the serenity of an Owl. Prices—4', 3a, 2s. Box Plan afc Mr Jones. 11 164 Manager—L J LOHR ~ BRONCHO GEOKGE'S ~~" WILD WEST SHOW. ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, THURSDAY, KOY. 29, SHOWING the American System of roping, riding, and handling of Horses and Oattle. The wildest that can be produced. A local buck jumping prize will be given, also a high jumping prize. Gates open at 1.30, performance 2 sbsrp. Admission 2s, children half price. The public are invited to trot along their wildest and worst. " Let 'em all come !" 11 171 , IJJ THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RBTATK OP JOHN LRARY, OF ASH BURTON, LABOURER, DECEASED, INTESTATE IT h rf quested that) all amounts payable to this estate be paid to A. A. Fooks, Eap., Agent of the Public Trustee, Ashbur* ton, or lodged to the credib of the Public Trustee's Account at any Postal Money Order Office* Alt accounts against) this •state may be rendered to the Agent) of the Public Trustee, as above, on or before MONDAY, the 31st day of December next, on the printed forms, which oan be obtained for tha purpose from any of the Agents of this Office. Any account not sent in by the day named may be rejected J. W. POYNTON, Public Trustee; Publio Trust Office, Welljpgton, 26th November, 1900 11193 AIHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. mENDERS are invited for cutting,making, JL and stacking hay in the Domain, Par' ticulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received till 10 ft m on MONDAY, the 3rd December. UHABEFOOKB, 32 194 "■ Secretary to Board. Militia and Volunteer Office, (Timaru, 26th November, 1900. DISTRICT ORDER. nnHE nexb Examination of Offioera in the 1_ South Canterbury Bub District- will take place at the Drillshed, Timaru, on WEDNESDAY, sth Deoember, commencing at 10 a,m. The praotical parb for Infantry Subjects will be held at Local Gamp of Instruction, Timaru, on TUESDAY, 4th December at 7 p.m. Practical part for Mosnted Rifles will be held on a date to be hereafter notified. C. S. BAILEY, Heut-Oolonel, Commanding South Canterbury Sub-District 11 187 MANUAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. | rpHE Secretary for Education, G< Hogben, _|, Ebq, M.A, will deliver an Address on the above subject in the Borough Council Chamber on THURSDAY, November 29, at 3 30 p m. Teachers and others interested are invited to attend, J B TENNANT, 11190 Hon Sec, of Technical Classes mENDERS will be received up to 7 pm X on December Iby the Mount Sotners Sports Committee, for Publioan's Booth and Refreshment) Booth ah their Boxing Day Sports. Particulars at Guardian Office, or from W J BENNETT, Hen Sec Mount Somers Special train, excursion fares, leaves Ashburton in time for races. 11 165 ___________ m ENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on X. SATURDAY, December Ist, for the erection of a Church at Doric. Plans, etc, at my office, Arcade Chambers Ashburton, A AGER, 128 Arohlteot. TENDERS. """ nPIENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on X WEDNESDAY, December sth, for the erection of a Residence (in Brick) for Dr Hunter, Aehburton. Plans, etc, at my offios. Arcade Chambers A. AGER, 11129 Architect CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr-rneeb M. Sandstein, DBOAJ, FB, MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent), may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight* Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared, fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W;, over M Sandstein, jeweller, ChtUtchuroh. 930 to to 5 daily



An Appointment—Mr O J Styohe ha been appointed Secretary to tha Ashburton Trotting Club. ' The New STyr.s.—Owing to (be scarcity of female servants in this district:, a Kasterton resident was recently obliged te engage a help and agreed to pay her unusually high wages The servant arrived on the appointed day, bat performed the duties required by her in a rather perfunctory manner, giving little or no satisfaction. However washing day came round, when to her disgust, the mistress dis covered that her newly acquired domestic was unable, or unwilling to aoe in that capacity. On seeing how matters etood, the mistress oommenoed the washing herself, muoh to her servants satisfaction. It was not long before the latter made her uppearanoe eb the wash house door, and commenced instructing her missrees how to do the washing. Mr J. Wilson, house decorator, has been fortunate in securing the agency for Ash burton and district of the now famous " Hall's Sanitary Washable Distemper " or Water Paint, as used for renovating all the principal hospitals, hotels, etc, throughout Great Brirain and ihe colonies. Before renovating the Ohristchurch Hospital some time ago, a competition was held to decide upon what kind of distemper or paint would be uaed for cleansing and decorating the buildings. After exhaustive teets and trials 11 Hall's Water Paint" was considered by far the beet, and has been usod in the institution ever since. It is very suitable for applying to walls and ceilings of kitchens, whether wood or plaster. It has an advantage over oil paint, inasmuch as insects cannot live near it, Ib is very eaay of application—by simply adding hot or cold water, it is ready for immediate nee, and in three weeks' time is washable. Mr Wilson h*i a shipment jußb to hand.—(AdvU 11 WANTED. _____ STRAWBERRIES and Cream, Fruit Salad, Ice Drinks all through the season, at the Mi ses ?acje, " Ariel Confecjj tionery." East Street, Ashburton. 11 168 I "HOUND — Charm, Apply ab Kolmar, 1 Moore Street II 195 ■f TTANTED KNOWN-Wesleyan Church VV Garden Party at •• Menorlne," (Mb WHO' lmns's), THUEBDAY, December 6tb, Tickets, la 6d. Children under 15, Is. 11 197 GET our Prices before going elsewhere. All work and Material guaranteed at the Eolipse Cycle Works, Tanored Street West 10 272 WANTFD KNOWN—Masono presarv ing jtrs pints 49 lid quarts 5b 61 ■| gallons 6s 9d per drz-sn lib jim jars 2s Sd per dozen 2lb jitn jira 3s 9d per dczen Preserving pans brass and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at Fletcher Bros 11 182 WANTKDTTt o'noe — A Respectable General Servant. References, Apply by letter to F.R.8., this offioe. !H 32 ANTED KNOWN-Duchess Tea re duoed to Is 101 ib or 1* 8d by s!b tins or Is 7d by 101b tins. Farther reduced by half chebt Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe same price as Duchess at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores Sole Agents. 11184 T" OST—On "the Beaoh Road or Elgin, a JLj Parasol. Finder rewarded on return ing same to this offioe 11 186 ANTED KNOWN.—Finest roller flour 2001b bag 14a—1001b bag 7s 6d 501b 3s lOd 251b 2s or 81b Is—Bran 3s 3d bag Sharps 5s 3d Rook-Salt 5i 6d at Fletcher Broa Cash Supply Storaa 11 181 FRESH Whitebait, Groper, Moki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of freßh Fish ; also want 509 old Hens at onoe.— J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. TT7 ANTED—Cook and HoußernaidVsame VV house (Ohriatohurcb), £40, £30; ten Generals, from £35. Gook and LaundrtSJ (Ashburton), £35 1 Kitoheomaid 12s 6d, Housemaid 10a* A useful Man, good with Horses, waits engagement.—Mks Adams, Registry Office 11 19b NEW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Car son & Co s NEW Shipment of English Tea~and Breakfast China just to hand at reasonable prices.—Caeson & Cc% FOR English Dinnerware of A 1 quality and lowesb Prices, go to Carson & Co, Tancred Street A MBRIOAN CANNED Fruits, including i 1!. Aprioots, Pears, Peaches, Pluraa, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carson & Go's, Tancred street. BIG Bargain Safe—Special value in new and fashionable dress stuff*, in all the latest colorings, from 4s 6d fall dress ; large size aprons, ll|d • Nainsook rnnslin, 6£d; job line white twill sheeting at 10} d ; large hearthrugs, 3s 3d; Door Mats, Is 4|d at Dukcan & Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tanored Street, Aahbnrton. 11 191 8~~ OOTS and Shoes to Measure at Stock's. 9 ?.O! ASiTXiD KNOWN—That we have exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linolenmß, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of Few Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic —MITCHBLI. & TUBNER. BY Direct ~From England—Famous "Khaki" Cycles. Great cufc in the trade ; firßt-olaaa quality at bedrock prices for oasb ; single machines at £4 18s ; two machines, £8 11s 5 three machines, £12 2s freight ana duty paid to Wellington ; J^adiea cyclists JOs per machine extra} Quo' tatifos for ten bicycles and over on applioa tion.— Johss Hurst, Khaki Company, Sbedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. HA&KE Piano* are the best; unsur* passed by any for value. Just re ceived, B.S and A. Models of the above} call and see them before buying elsewhere; up-to-date, guaranteed. Easy terms. Organs from 10s per month, and pianos from £1 per month. Agent for Miiner 4 Thompson, ChrißtoDurch.—H M Jones. AKK your Repairs to the* Jubilee B^ Sl»op



k E. W. HANMER, \\ ASHBURTON. ;; December Ist 1900 '» ■ A* THB IOK AN 0 B H ALL, ,>■' AND i, MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, 11 3rd, 4th, and sth December, 1900, at i. ■ • ' 1230 P-tt. Each Day. [ TO TAILORS, DRAPERS, HOTEL. I KEEPERS, PRIVATE BVYERS, AND OTHERS. \ GIGANTIC !; SALE OF DRAPERY. ' la the Aedgded Estate of McCavill and Co., ; Bolfftst, Mancheitcr, aad Londpo. EW. HANMER h« received initruo • tiom from Dabcey M . Fobd, Ea^., [, (agent for Liquidators In the above Estate), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A largo Consignment of DRAPERY, 33 Oaiei and 15 Baiei of which h»?e been apportioned for Disposal in Ashbnrton, oonsisting of— ■ - Irish Linen, Table Damaik, Irish Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linen, Guipure and Art Curtain*, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkißh and Honeycomb Towels, Llnnn Glass Clothe, Honeycomb, Maroella and Oreota Quilte and Toilet Coven, Down and Chintz Quilts, Whiteand Bleached Calicoes, Linen and Silk Han^kflN chiefs, Blankets, Uarriage and Buggy Rngß, Cl«th and Tapestry Table Covert), Black and Coloured Cash meres (ill wool), Black and Coloured All-wool Merinos, Frenoh Robes, Dress Serges, All-wool Shirts, Union and Cotton Shirts, Men's All-wool Pants and Shirts, eto., Ladies' Under-., wear. Serges, Tweeds, Ooatinge, sold in full suit lengths, and also in Ladles' Costume lengths. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE TERMS CASH N.B.—-The public will please bear in mind that Mr Ford has spared no expeoce in securing first-class Cotters, who hsvo held important situations in the chief Australian cities, nnd all those who may favour him with their Orders for Making-up can rely on getting every satisfaction. J. R. BLAND, 11 163 Auctioneer. D, THOMAS. AROAUIfi HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY; NOVEMBER 30, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR wlll»ld en the above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 23? Auctioneer, ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY NEXT, NOV." 80. MR D. TEOMAS will offer on account of a Oiicnt - 1 Qrey Cob, Roßia, good in harness, vary quiet ■• •-. ■''■?■ > v ■ 1 Black Gelding, good in saddle 11188 D, THOMAB, Auctioneer LONGBBAOH ROAD BOARD. IT is hereby requested thai Driven o* Traotion Engines will Quarter the Wheels of the Engines along Ruts on the Roads; that no Cinders are left within one chain of Water Race Crossings; and that Loads nob ezoeeding 18 Tons are drawn along the Road*. By Order. November 27,1900. 11 189 ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES A HANDICAP Shooting Match will be held on the Lagmhor Range on THURSDAY, November 29bh, at 2 30 p.m. The teim to shoot against the Atthburton Guards will be selected after the match. 11173 T. F. GIBSON, Sergt. Major. WANTEO. T¥TANTED—Four Good Shearers for abonfe December 3. P O THRELKELD. 11166 """"WANTED..—" * TTTANTED at onoe—Store hands. Apply,— 11185 FRIEDLA.NDER BROS, Ljd OATS. WANTED -OATS for prompt delivwy. 11133 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lm GATS. WAN T-E-D— OAAA SACKS of OATS fit for the d\J\J\) Transvaal 11 169 , D. THOMAS. ! 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP Shears, Turkey Stones, Oil, ftc, at lowest current Rates. Stencil i Plates of any brand made to order at > HARDLEY BROS, ______________ East Street. 1.0.0. F., M.U. fT!HE Next Meeting of the Laval Ashbor- L ton Lodge will beheld on THURSDAY, , EvenißS, 29th inst., owing to the Hall being . engaged for FRIDAY, 30th. JOHN NEWMAN, N.G, C. CAMPBELL, P.S. , 11 162 "GIOR HALE—Several Sections at Fairton F FERRIMAM MRS ALCORN is now show Ing beautiful assortment of new M iilinery [ new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks eto., In the enlarged premises. Ladies and , children* Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* i Qlothiog in etook, and made to order ALL Loasby'B~ Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Eoolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum—at JOJ Ooooh Storekeeper 1!



! J Kiss Ifeay Goodtkings If yop do mot svx yodb Habdwabb and gsoosbiks from john obb k Co,, East Sirket, Ashbcrtok, FOR SALE (CHEAP,) SEVERAL GOOD Second-hand Bicycles, FROM No M.ea.sonal>le Offer John Orr & Co. JOHN ORR & Co. HAVE ON SALE A FIRST-OLASS ST 4 00,K OF GARDEN EEQDISITES. LADIES And Ghutlemen are invited to inspect oar eteok of Rubber HOSE. 1. . •. •2 • g . > §Sz O a O S 1 §.Pj i 1 ; Hi g a h « \ P E9 ---"^ tf ASK FOR r t k f I ELSOn NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND O OTHER PRICES: „> VpiO CHINA T^AJJSED BY US, | Toe BALEr (CHEAP. f\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual 640 Acres first class Sheep Oonn we fenced wd watered, with good home of rooms. Steak jean be takwioTorab v»laa> tion . A W, HANMEB,



FLETCHER BROS. -—-DECEMBER PRICE LIST- —— New Season's Fruits for our Xmas Trade. WE bare just received our new FRUITS per a. a. Delphic, and. we can say with confidence that they are exceptionally fine. We must apologise to our Onstomera for charging such an extraordinary high price for Currants, bat we are compelled to do so, on account of the great shortage in the currant crop, being only 50,000 tons instead of 150,000 tons jor only one third of the usual quantity. Currants are quoted in the London market at 112s per owt, or Is per 1b ; so the New Zealand price for this article is nob extortionate. a careful perusal of the price list will pay you. Finest new Currants , Sdperlb Finest New Saltanai ... Biperlb Finest new Valencia Rasins 7d „ Good old Sultanas ... 7d „ Finest New Muscatels .. Is & 1/4 „ New Turkey Figa ... 9d  Fine Muscatels ... ... lOd „ New Turkey Figs ... lib box 81 Finest new Dates... ... 6d  New Cooking Figs ... 7d pet 1b New French Prunes ... lOd „ Dried Peaches ... 9d „ Good Stewing Prunes ...6d&Bd  Dtied Apples ... 9d  New Sicily Almonds ... Is6d „ Dried Apricots ... 101  New Jordan Almonds ... 2s id  Dried Peara ... 105 „ New Canned Fruits. 2|lb tins, Dried Nectarinea ... lOd „ Peaches, Peara, Apricots lOd per tin New Preserved Ginger... Bd  Jfixtra quality Royal Taste Tinned Seedfld Ras-ina ... 9d „ Peaches and Pews ... Is 01 „ New Mixed Peel New Deselected Cocoannr... 7d  "range Lomcm, Citron... 81  Orosse nnd Blackwell'a Essences Finest Mixed Spice, l&d packets Lemon, VaniH*, etc., 9i per bottle Kdrnonds Baking Powder. 6? and lOd Colonial Essences, 4s per doz.; 5d per bot. Mew Barcelona iNats, 8d per lb Walnuts, 8 i per lb (Auckland No. 1) Finest Cane Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bag 15s 8d ; Brewers Crystals 3d per lb or 701b bag 16s lid. DncheES T<?a reduced to Is lOd per lb. Is 8d 51b tin, or Is 7d lb by 101b tin. Golden Tipped Oeylon Orange Pekoe, same as Duchess SEASONABLE GOODS. 21b tins Corned Bef f ... Is Od pertla Kippered Herrings >s , lOdpertin 21b tins Corned Mutton ... Is Od  Heniags In Tomato Sauce lOd „ lib tin Sheep Tongues ..,, Is 2d „ Sardines 4d. 4£d, 6d, 8?, la o<* „ 21b fin Sheep Tongues ... 2s 2d  Salmon, Alaska, 9d and lOd „ 21b tin Brawn ... lOd „ Salmon, Cocktail ... Is Od „ lib Oxford, Irish and German Lobster ... ... lid  Sausages ... JaSi „ Fresh Herrings 7d&Bd „ lib tin Camp and Picnic Fie Is 3d  Star brand Mullet ... 7d „ Ort ss and Blackwell'e Paste, Is 3d per jar Cove < "ysters ... .. 8d  BISCUITS. PAT3IST MEDICINES Fancy Lunch, 3£d lb by the tin or 3£d Holloway's and C xkles Pills, Is Sd by the lb per box CUeyeLunch, 3£d by the tin, or 3JI by Beechams andSle^els, Is 4d per box the lb Pain Killer, Is 3d and 2a 3d per bottle Superb Wine, 6|d lb by tin or 6£d by lb Steadman's Powders Is 2d per packet Vanilla Wine s&lb by tin, or 6Jld by lb Enos Fruit S-Jtlts, 3r 3d a bottle Rich Tea, 5d lb by tin or 6d by lb Mother Siegels Syrup, Is 9d and 2s lid Peoples Mixed, 4d lb by tin or 4|d by lb a bottle Fancy Mixed, s£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb S&. Jacob's Oil, 2s 6d a bottle Desert, 9d lb by tin, or lOd by lb Melfins Food, Is 9d and 3a Garibaldi, s£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb* Bengers Food, Is 91 tin Sultanas, 6Jd lb by tin, or 6i by lb Hood's and Ayer's SarsaparlHa, 4s 3d Snowflakes, 4|dlb by tin, or 51 Jb a bottle Water, 4§d lb by tin, or 5b lb Himrods ABthma Care, 4s lid a tin Ginger Nufc°,s*dlb by tin, or 6d lb Keplers Extract of Malt, 2$ 6d a Oocoaaut, 7sd lb by tin, or 8d lb bottle Cracknels, Is Id lb by tin or Is 2d lb Bile Beans, Is 4d a box Peak, Frean & O®, Bee Ointment, Is 4i a box Cream Sandwich ... Is 4d per lb Senna Leaves, 2d CafeNolr ... ... Is 2d  Salts 6d a dozen, Cherry Cream ... ... Is 6d „ Wave is ... ... fa 6d „ Macaroons ... ... 2a 9i „ And all other Patinfcs eiually Venice Wafers 2s 3d „ Neapolitan Waifnrs ... 2s 3d „ reduced. Chocolate Fingers '* ... .Is fd „ Florence Wafers ... 2s 3d „ CHEMICALS. SOAP. Morton's Cream of Tartar ... Is 3d per lb Si!k*tone, lOi bar ; 11s box ,i Carbonate Soda ... 3d „ McLeod's Caundrine, 9d a bar; Us box „ Tartarie Acid ...lalOi „ Rawlings Domestic, 6d bar; 8j 6d box „ Citric Acid 3d oz, Is lOd  Bond's Cleanser, 3d bar ;4s9d a box „ Alum Powdered ... fid „ Sunlight Soap, Is a box „ Refined Saltpetre 6d „ Lifebuoy Carbolic, 6d bar ;Is 41 box „ Sulphur ... 6d „ Victory Soap, 6d a bar Sulphate ef Magnesia, 3d per oz. Flora Soap, 8d a box Oalvert's Disinfecting Powder, 101 a tin Barilla Ash Soap, lOd a bar Caustic Soda, ... ... 8d per tin Carbolic Sand Soap, 6d a bar Chloride of Lime ... ... Is Od „ Toilet Soap, Pears assorted Tablets, 4 French Chalk ... ... lOd per lb Tablets in a box, Is ——— Marjerson'e Soap, Is a box Tobacco—Juno, 5a lb ; Nailrod, 4a 6d lb ; Pears Unseented, 6d a tablet Derby, 5s 6d ; Golden Eagle, 63 j Brown Windsor, 10 tablets for Is Nosegay, 6s. Cleaves Shaving Sticks, 9d each Sago, Tapioca, Rice, 2|d lb ; 51b Is Marmalade, Feillets, lib tin 8d Washing Soda, Id lb Croase and Blackwell, lib jars 10d ; Corn Flour from 2ld lb 21b Is 8d Sauces—Mellow, 6|d and Is 3d ft bottle Jam. St. George's, lib tin 4s fid dozen; Our Own, Sdand 9d sdatin Colonial Worcester, 3 bot. for Is lib tin Raspberry 6d a tin Lea and Perrin's, 14 &2 6 a bot. 21b tin Plum, B£d a tin Tomato Sauce, 9d a bottle 21b jars Raspberry, Is 6d a jar Chutney Sauce, lOd a bottle 21b jars Plum and Gooseberry, Is 2d jar Braes and Enamelled Iron Preserving Pans In f graft Variety at Low Prices. Mason Jars, Pints 4s lid, Quarts 6s 6<i, Half Gallons 6s 9d, lib Stone Jam Jar* 2s 9d, 21b ditto 3s 9d. Jelly Jars, 2 and 3in a nest; also Mason improved Preserving Jars, Lightning Jara, and GHchust Jars. JELLY TUMBLERS FR OM 28 64 PER DOZBA FLETCHER BROS.. ICASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Aahburton, and High; Street Christchoroh 11



OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashborton and ■nrroanding dh» triots every four month*, viz—Marati, July, and November. ORDERS may be left at th§ OOMMEROIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN »t hit Mute Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aibbnrton, MONfiY £AC\flf\ TO on first Mortgiw oQ'dkXjVJxJ on approved f i eahold eeoari* ties either in one earn or in sums of £1000 and upwards Apply to T BULLOfiK THE McCORMICK WAS AWARDED AT THE OHRISTOHITRGH SHOW, On November 9,1900, The Certificate of Merit. Whioh carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest) award given to Harvesting Machinery at) thi* Show. It wins in PARIS more Awardi than any other American Exhibitor there, betide* ANNEXING the Grand Field Trial Trophy of a Gold Medal and [200 Francs, AGAINST ALL OOMEBS. Call and Inspeob this Superb Machine before baying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go 9 ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager /JOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Folicyholders and those about to insult should note the three essentials of Lit Insurance,-— SEOUBITY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay. L mo?l of every. Pohoy is guaranteed by the State; and, m addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBERALITY is unequalled. Policies in JLJ arrear are kept alive so long as the charges on the policy are not in excess of the surrender value. Policyholders aro 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. T7I CONOMY is insured by direct Parlia- J2J mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, See, has firs* to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income; over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 7896 (for three years), £225,000. 2. H. RICHMIDSON, »] Commissioner ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKEBf FOR SALE-Brick Home, on i aore, Nelson Street, Hampitead, within muj distance of the School, and in » direct Ho* with the Railway Station; » tonad iuveitment for the prioo required, £220* Ouh <ar terms .'_ F FERRIMAK PERPETUAL LEASE FOB BALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favonrabl* opportunity of seonring a comfortable home, with 44 acres of good grazing land ; imall yearly rental. Inspect this property befor* baying your home F FERRIMAN - ~^o LET " EAST STREET SOUTH A SHOP available for immediate ocottpe> tion F FERRIMAW FOE SALF—SI acres at Allenton, a vary desirable block of good land, oapltftl rontnge, and well watered F FERRIMAN FOX BALfci "" WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Ereob Year Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 34 and 25, containing one Acre situated v above. The Piles suitable for a new house and als a chimney with fire plaoe am already on the Land, as is aleo m pomp with abundant supply of water. The only other thing neceesary js a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a ocmfortablt home F FERRIMAN FAR&IS FOR SALF.~ "* 84 «oree, capital investment, would let to> pay 8| psr cenb on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2$ mile* o Railway Station 600 acres Saveral Blocks of Good Bheep Conntry from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN NOTICE. STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS* OEBTIFIOATES. (Under the provisions of " The Inspeotios o Machinery Act Amendment Act, 1900." AN Examination for Extra First-olese, First-ctass, and Second>class Knglne* drivers will be held at the offices of th« Inspectors of Machinery at Auckland, We lington, Christchurob, and Donedia, and at the Court Houses at Napier aac W»n((ana<, at eaoh place on TUESDAY, 4th Deoemher, 1900, and at the Court Hoaew at lovercargiil and Palmerstou Ntrth o» TUESDAY, the 11th December, 1900, m 4 afc the Court House at Lawrence on TUES DAY, the 13th December, 1900, in eaoh instance commencing at 9 a.m. The necessary forms and particular! oa» be obtained at the offices of any of the> Inspection of Machinery as above. By Order, ROBEET DUNCAN. Chief Inspector of Uaeßinery, 1 m WeU»|W,