THE END OF THE CENTURY.

References in the Churches.

St. Stephens,

The clone of the nineteenth ccctury and th« end of the year 1900 were referred to by ths Rev R A Woorithorpe, M.A in hia e*rmon in Sfc Stephen's yesterday morning. In enumerating some of the events that bad left their impress upon humanity the Vicar supplied a great deal of interesting informa tion; He showed haw the ma?tf r minds in all oovtntries, the leaders of thought had influenced humanity, and led the world •lobg the paths of enlightenment and pro gress. Mr Woodthorpe's address waß mos«i instructive and showed that he is a careful ■todont of history, and a close observer of human nature. In the evening the Reverend gentleman also referred to the same subject before a large and attentive congregation; Christmas hymns were sung by the choir, •nd the collection was in aid of the Church Mission Fund

Pbisbytebuu Church

The B«v Q B Inglis oocupi«d the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church at the forenoon service, and during the course of his sermon referred to the notable events of the year, •nd also the sentury just expiring. He also touched upon tho low state of morality existing throughout the world io every sphere, and how business men declared it was almosb impossible to act in their daily occupation strictly according to the texts of the Bible. This, he said, wat because the whole standard was lower than it should be. He impressed upon his hearers ths necessity of beginning the new year by trying to raise taoh his own standard. He urged his congregation to ask divine asei- anoe to guide thwn aright id their business, as well •s other matters

Weslryan Church

On Sunday night, at the Baring Square Church, Rev. Thos. Fee preached a sermon appropriate to the times, from the last verse of the last chapter of Daniel—" Thou ahalt stand in thy lot at the end of the days." Mr Fee* introduction made reference to the contrast in matters scientific, Eocial and religious, at the beginning and olobo of th« century, and ha quoted freely interesting topics from Professor Wallace in support of liis remarks. In speaking of the " cime of trouble such as never was since there was a nation," Mr Fee drew aiteution to the significant pred.o'ion of Sir Robert Hart concerning the Boxer movement and its probable expansion, a condition of thing* which could only be averted by one of two contingencies — the presentation of real practical Ch'istsanity to the Chinese or the partition of their country. In view of the troubles referred to, which must eventuate sooner or later, ne gay« the terse advice— 11 Hope for the beeb, but be prepared for the worst." The lot of each individual afc the •nd, whether brought about by death or judgment, would be just that which was •xperienced at the present. It will be well with the righteous, it will be disastrous for the wicked. Mr Sears, of Ohrißtchuroh, eang the solo *' Cavalry " with due regard to taste •nd expression. There was a good attend *ooe and the singing of choir and congrega tion wm most hearty.

Baftidt Chwbch.

At the Baptist Church laafe evening, the Rev W Lamb, the pastor, in making refer •nce to the closing century, preaobed on the texts "To teaoh us to number oar days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom' He ■aid these words had special bearing on the closing and the coming centuries, and spoke of the blessings whioh had been vouchsafed to them in the past, and urged the congre gation to go farther into the new century with a determination to consecrate them 1 •«lves to God and follow in his footsteps.

Primitive Methodise

At the Primitive Methodist Church the Rev R Rsine made special reference to the pest sad the future, his texts being Duet. 8 2, and Phil. 3. 13. What ought to be remembered, acd whafc ought to be forgotten. Oar feet are mortised in the past, our faces turned to the future. Past achievements are not to be onr standard or the end of our duty for the future. Past experience gives as vantage ground, We are ■©wing our seed <>pon ground al •lroady prepared our forefathers have laid the fonndations for ub >ye mast build there oa The past cent, has been one of the smash* ma op of many theories phiiosophal scien tific and even theological. Religion has its development aa well &s anything else. Atheism was prsvalenfc 30 years ago, and sgnoitieiim followed close at IKb heels, but its scattered to the wJnd« today. Christianity has coma to ifciy, and those who oppose it wlJl before the next decade has run its course have been with their theories carted to the rubbish heap.

THE CLOSE OF THE CENTURY.

The winter moon was shining in the silence ofthoskiea, And tha stars peeped down, and guarded all the world with loving eyes, And the snow lay on the hill sides as a mantle pure and fair, White the sweet oburch bells were pealing forth a welcome to the year.

For in the atarry morning", ere the dawn lay oa the world, While myriads of anowflakea white the leafless trees impearled, A child, bule'eyed and smiling, on old Naturo'e bosom lay, Another kingly century, born ere the dawn of day.

HJhe tiay babß gr«w older, aad a fairer youth wan he, Th*D fche smiling infanta cooing on old Nature's cradling knee ; His hair was as the sunshine, and hie smiles »8 eunihine's ray, His eong as sweet'voiced songsters, as they welcome Ik the day.

And the years passed on, ne'er pausing til within the lapse of time, The blue'eyed youth was etandiog full'robed is manhood's prime ; Hie boyhood's hopes not gayer than hia manhood's happy song; Yet hfs he*rt) was true and tender, and it bled for human wrong.

Again we bob him standing near. The mellow autumn's hand 3*B mingled with hia golden locks its paling silver strand ; ¥e fr'ta!m hia eye, and steadfast as in kingly manhood'B rei^n ; Th« century's hearto&n never change, though life is on the wane.

Once more we «cc bis features, as, with hair of silvery grey, fie is watching the lftsfc radiance from the asMing orb of day, And his aged eyes, bo wistful now are fastened on the west ; For, ere to-morrow's sunrise, he will aeek a lasting rest.

The century is closing, yet the scenes in manhood past, And hia bright light-hearted boyhood (why fled they by so fast ?} Are recalled; The te&ra o! thousands, as the aching heads benb low, Still are thought of; and the bier in borne across the fallen snow. Stil! he sees the blushing maiden fair before the altar stand, With twining orange blossoms cull d by sons loving hand ; And he sees the weeping mother olftflp her darling to her breast, And be thinks how many marriage vows bis circling years have b'esied* Eood, soon within the moonlight) pale, the proud old century Must yield his sway to other?, with hie swfcy o'er land and sea ; But ere that other cometh nigh, while sound! the passing knell. Pause ye, to drop a silent) tear, and breathe »laab farewell. Bessie Langle* Heiokson.

The Commonwealth

Sydney, Deo 80 Every train and steamer ia pouring in visitor* for the Commonwealth Celebrations. Special trains from the varlotsi intercolon ial capitals will land large additional quotas during the next three days. The Hokoia has arrived, Mr Seddea and

party Hd apleasant paetage. Before leaving I the steamer the company assembled on the upper dfck, and Mrßeddon, on behalf of the passer gers, prrsented Captain Bpinks with an address congratulating him on his steam ship end atlentivenets. A number of representative New Zealand em met mnd welcomed the party. The Union Company has placed the Mokoia at Mr Beddon's dirposal for a trip round the harbour when he ohooses. It is probablethat the New Zealand troops participating in the cdlabrations will return on Friday next. Sydney, Dec 81

Mr Ferldon wbb welcomed by a large party of New Zealand residents. He visited the camp with Messrs Carrol, Witheford, Palmer, and other legislators, and addressed a wel come to the returned troopers from the Cape. He said he had found (hat the Common, wealth Contingent has earned golden opinions since their arrival in the colony. He was disappointed at the character of the hoices provided, and laid that had he known earlier he would have sent suitable hones from New Zealand* He recognised, however the strain ptaoed on New South Wales in providing for ail forces. There was a brilliant scene ab the Hotel Australia tonight, where » gathering took place of the leading lights In the political wcrld. Mr Seddon atrived at the Hotel during the evening, and was welcomed by Sir rl Lyne, Mr Kingston, Mr Lewis, of Tan* mnnia, Chief Justioe'Way.Sir Samuel Griffith Mr Front, the Cape representative, and other notabilities-

In the proors'ion the New Zea'anders will follow (he Imperial troops, and head the Australians

All the colonial troops have been pi need under the comm«nil of C-ilooel Pole Penton

THE LATEST A FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Collapse of Several Companies

United Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph—Copyripbt (Received Pec 31, 8 56 am)

London, Dpci mb«r 80

A Bcrioua crisis has occurrrd in the Western Aastrjlinn section of tho ex change owing to a drop in L&ke View consols mine shares, The London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited, is virtually collapsing and the Standard Exploration Company is in a similar position. BusinfS9 on the exchange is practically at at a standstill, and further fiilares are expected on Monday;

Sydney, December 31

Commenting on the collapse of the group of companies surrounding the London Globe the Telegraph says that while still of some importance to Australia it has not the significance it would have kad a few years ago. Latterly Westralian and New Zealand holdings have been largely parted with.

SOUTH AFRICA

Boers in Force, bat Unsuccessful

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Dec 31, 103 a m, This Office 10 22 a m

London, December 30 The casualties outside Greylingstftd occurred to members of a small detach ment who pluckily and successfully repelled the attack of 400 Boers on the baggage behind Colville's main column The latter had one killed and sixteen wounded.

Between two and three thousand Boers unsuccessfully concerted a simultaneous attack on the lines of communication along the eastern Trao« vaal in northern Natal. Their casual ties amounted to fifty; those of the British were slight. A small force of invaders appeared near Ladygray. Casualties—Hough Riders —M Mc- Tntyre, wounded at Tuli ; Mounted Rifles—D Spencer, slightly wounded at Rhenoaterkop, both >ew Zealanders. The total number of Boers captured fighting and still prisoners are 14,838, besides 382 on parole.

Reinforcements to the Front.

Received Wakapuaka Deo 31, 914 Sydney, December 31

The Premier ct Tasmania informed Mr Seddon that he would follow New Zealands example and send additional troops to the Gape* A number of New Zealand«rs, back from South Africa, wish to return there, but Mr Seddon insists on their return to New Zealand first. He is endeavor ing to arrange with the Union Company for a steamer to take the men already here and those aboard the Orient direct to Dunedin. If he cannot secure this he will request the use of the Orient for the purpsae. '

The First Federal Ministry

United Press Association—By Eleotric

Telegraph—Copyr.ght.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 31, 9 24 am, Thiß office 116 a m Sydney, December 31 The Herald stateg that the members of the first Cabinet represent promising material and a strong Cabinet The Telegraph says that political I policy had nothing to do with the selection of the new government, but political lack favoured the protection ists. The fiscal issue will be as sharp as any fiscal issue ever was. The free traders of the Commonwealth mast n«w get ready fog the fray.

Australian.

United Prens Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Deo 31, 9 24 a m This Office 11 Oam Penny Postage Question In Australia Sydney, Dec 81 Some friction has arisen over the establishment by New Zealand of penny postage, the local poßt office threatening to surcharge letters from New Zealand, Mr Seddon hopes to adjust the matter before he leaves. A Melbourne Tragedy, Mblbouene, Dec 31 Nash, a baker at Burnely, quarrelled with his wife and shot her dead with a shot gun. ,

Commonwealth Celebrations

Received Wukapuaka D«o31, 924 am This effice 11 0 * m Sydne?, Dpc 31 There has been % tremendous i» flux r>f visitors during the past two days and there is still plenty of accommodation. The weather "^ close and there was great heat in the country yesterday. There are indications in Sydney to day that a hot snap is approaching the city. Owing to a slight relapse Lndy Uopetoun will be unable to participate in the procession to-morrow. ;

Lawn Tennis.

ftUnitad Preia Awooiatlon— By Electric Telegraph

! Chbi^tchubch, December 31 The Lawn Tennis Championship Tourna ment was resumed this morning. Th« weather was favourable. Results :— Ladieb' Sicg'e*—Fh«b Round.—Misi 0. Gore beat Mrs March banks, Mill F. Camp bell beat Miss Harman; Oombined Doub'es—Seoood Round.—Mtia K. M. Nunneley and Mra F. M. B. Fither beat Miss Grand and Mrs C. F. Adams.

Hie Sixth Contingent.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Christchokch, Dec 31 To noon tr-^ay, 138 men h»d handed in their name* for the Six'h Contingent.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Asßnciation.—By Electric Telegraph Wei lington, D.-o 31 X Hunk of Kaiwarra, has wn tho fi-nb prize, £50C0, io Tattersall's sweep on tb» Syd ey Summer Oup, having drawn the w nner, Bup Metal. The conferences of the churches of Chri-1 oppned this morning, Mr Oeorge Gray of Wellington was elpcted President, and Mr F H»lpr of Wellington, Secretary Kmma Welch waa sentenced ab the Maeistrate's Court this morning, to twelve months imprisormpnt fr>r tiHeft Nkw Plymouth, Dec, 31 The local lanrle B,n<i survey stuff on a»u- day made * presentation to Mr G F Robin* son, road engineer, on the eve of h'u depav- turo for Wellington, where htt takes a similar position. Mr Robinson was appointed engineer to the Provincial (Jovi-rnment in 1874 and has acted in that cpaoity ever since. The wtMntnent and roaming of the province have been carried out mainly under his aunprvisio''.

rUuinß tho (our moD>hs ended to day, hotter to the vuloe of £162,707, and cheese fi 14.220 was exported from the brenfewater For the corresponding period of 1899 buMT waß valued at £159,022, and cheese at £6450 IKVEBCARGIIX, Dec 31 Thomas Marshall, aged seventeen, w^s drowned in {Yaikiwi creek last evening while bithinjr. He could only swim a little, *nti was cc z jd with cramp. The body was recovered in twenty minutes, but life was extinct The Governor arrived at the Bluff by the Hincmoft, ajrl is now on a visit to Inverc^rgili THAMEB, D<*C 31« The Hon James McGowan arrived her* early this morning. He intends leaving by *rain tomorrow on a brief visit) to his sister Rb MaUmata.

JHE ASHBURION OtJAfifilA^: MOKM^ DECEMBKK 81, 1900



O. Magnus, D. Patebson. Dredging Fxpert Member Btoo and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOH AKD CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus baa had 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Otogo ALFRED HARRISON, E3* Ashburton Re reeentative



WANTED. OUND, in~August, last, in the Ashburton Yards—One Black Cape of Macintosh, Dwnir can have same by paying expenses, —Johk Hayman 12 162 TREAT.— If weather unfavourable Baring Square Sohobrs will meet tomorrow, ft 1 Drill Shed, 2 p.m. -C. LiXQK. 12253 ANTED Tonders for Btooking and Forking about 500 acres wheat Mid oats atooks to be kept up until grain li stacked. Tenders close July sth, 1901.— James Cor lapd. Chertßey 12 254 EW YEAR PRESENTS —A great variety of Leather and Fancy Goods, suitable for Presents and Souvenirs, useful and ornamental, imported direcfc ; lowest prices, with quality combined. New Year Cards, ohsute, simple, and beautiful in design, New Books, Annuals, and Maga zines.—H M JoNKS. FRHSHGroper, Mcki,Cr»y6eh,Blae Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish, To-night. Poultry of all kiuds.—J. H JBWITT, oppo* ■ifce Mail Cffioe, Te'ephone 96. RS ALCOKN is now ibowing beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Drees Good., new Silks etc., in the enlarged prpmisee, Ladies and Children's Pinafore?, Aprons, and Uaderolothing in stock and made to order. XT your Lawn Mowers sharpened at the Eolifse oyol« works, Tancred Street., West. _, SAY BOYS—Where do you buy your boots ? The beet and cheapest are at D SICjOK'S. __________________ WANTED KNOWN.—Mason*. Preserv ing jars pints 4s lid quarts 5a 6d | gallons 6s 9d per dozen lib jam jars 2* 9J per doz<sn 2 b j»m j irs 3s 9d per dozen Preserving pans braes and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at Fletcher Bros 11 182 riTHE~Blg^!ir^aln~Ba!6~aTT)ONo4N k Co-s 1 (noted Ckeap Cash Drapers) ie an AX BucaoB?. The unanimous verdiot of buyers is that we tfitfQ far better value than the Christ church Drapers—this is not surprising when you consider the tremendous expenses, and the large staff of starched gentlemen they have to maintain—The secret of Duncan & Co's success are small expenses, and being direct cash importers, are enabled to sell much cheaper, than the larger and more showy establishments. Come and judge, and compare price*.— DONCAN ft Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tancred Street. Dress' making done economically and well. "ANTKO" Known—ThatTwhat wa do we try to do weU. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Bummer Outfit; and, Ladles, rsmember it before fitting up your Boys for the holidays— Mitchell and Tnrner _____ B' "iGTßargain &Re of Drapery and Cloth* ing at Dwncan k Co's, Cheap Cash Drapers. Undernoted are quoted a few plums ; not room for more— Men's Brown Cotton Drawerß Is 6d ; merino do Is 6d ; do socks 6d; Btrong working shirts 2s 3d ; white ('o, slightly soiled 2s lid ; silk Btripe tennis do 3s 6d ; tweed colonial trousers 5s lid ; moioskin do 5b 6d ; denim do 3s 4_d ; sac suits 25s 6d ; elastic braces Is; boys' linen collars 3 for Is ; men's white handker chiefs 4_d ; colored do fid; only to be had at Dokcan & Go's, Cheap Draper*, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received »large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, »Ibo about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and lnvitei the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just the tame, in the cheapest;, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the beat of tradesmen, at The Haix, East Street, sbburton,



Picnic—The weather being favourable to-morrow it in expected there will be a very large crowd of people availing themselves of the opportunity of a trip to the Beach. Ample acoomodation will be made, two tractions leaving the Primitive Methodist Ohuroh at 8.30. Their charge is very moderate, being only Is adults and children 6d Hot water and milk provided. The Polypathic Meiical Institute of Christ church will make their fifth visit to Ashbuf ton next Friday January 4th from 2pm until 8p m and on Saturday the 6th, 9ft m until I o'clock only. Consultations free at Orange's Hotel.



WANTED KNOWN-Doeh«ii He* re duced to 1b 101 1b or Is 8d by Sib tin» or 1» 7<J by 101b »ir§. Further rpdaoed by h^lf che^ Gniden Tipped Orange Peko KBtnp price as Dnohcßß Ht Fletcher Broß Cwh Supp'y Stores Sole Agentß. U 184 \% 7 ANTED KNOWN—Just arrived Peak VV Frean kCo biwnift in following varietieß: Cafe Noir, Cream, Handwioh, Choc* «'ate, Finger*, Wavilets, Venice, Wafer*, Florence Wafers, etc, at Fletcher Bros 11 183 OLIDAY aOTTS-I h»ve a Urge stock of Men's, Yooth*', nnd Boye' Suits, made to my order?, special finish for wear, Btylf. «nd appearanon equal to anything procurable. Bults made to measure in best style, fit guaranteed. Gents', Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoe* in great variety, fti. POBERT ALOORN'B OUR Boots and Shoes sell themielvei have a look t.t D SfOQK'a prices.



TT7ANTED KNOWN.—Finest rolltr W floor 2001b bag 14«—1001b bag 7s 6d ,501b 3i 10d 251b 2s or 81b W—Bran 3s 3d bag Sharpa Ss 3d Rock-Salt 5b 6d at Fletcher Brot Oaih Supply Storm 11 1 WHY pay middlemen's profits when yoa can bay direct from the m»mif»c tureri—Kolipss Cycle Work* Tanered Street Wait • _ TTOUR REPAIRS are done at once At D X Stock's Cafih Boot Store. "ANTED Known-Thfcfc oar Oiloloths and Llnoleumr are bought dlrecb from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and valuei—Mitchell and Turne BUY yonr holiday boote and shoes at D Stodk's Cash Boob Store ; a large assortment to choose from. /CARPENTERS' Tools at bedrock prioeif VJ Registrar Gratea from 12« 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepieoes complete, liom 52s 6d. Oar prices defy competition.— Bardlet Bros



FBI "PLAN PER BROS. LTD THRESHING PLANT FOR SALE. TTTTE Have a First-class Threshing riant for sale, complete and !n good working orar FRIEDLANDBR BROS. Ltd



Tenders. ANAMA ROAD DIBTRIOT fTIENDERS are invited for oarting about X 2600 yards of Gravel for metalling a portion of the Mayfiald-Valetta * o&d. The fpeciScations may be seen at the ''MAl|>" Office, Ashburton, or at the reeidenoe of Mr Murdock Moßae, Mayfield North. Tenders, addrcaaed to the undersigned, to be sent in not later than noon on the 2nd January, 1901. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 172 Chairman Anama Road Board.



Public notices EXUUKSION TO THE BEAOH. NEW YEAR'S DAY. IN Connection with the Primitive M«tho dlab Sunday School. Two Tractions leaving opposite Church at 8.30 a tn. Return tickets, Is. Hot water and milk provided. Children, 6d. 12 255



TO THE LADIES. NEW YEAB'3 ~DA¥ SPORTS AT TINWALD. ffIHE Committee of the above Sports have X devoted the sum of £5 for Toy*, Lollies Ac, which will be d stributed gratis to the Children. Roll Up 12 24 TINW&LD RACING CLUB. OWING to r miitftko In the nomination* horae No 6in the Tinwafd Trot Handicap, in the official programme, thould hi Dan by, instead of Denby ( a.nd handicap 14 seconds, C BENNETT, 12 151 Secretary



[ D, THOMAS, | AROADK HORSE FAT R FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am dow receiving entries. i D. THOMAP, 12 213 Auctioneer. Government Notices. new~zealaniTra7lways methven line train service FROM the 3rd January, 1901, the tim table for the Methven line THURSDAYS will be:- A.M T M A M P M Rakaia, dep Mefchven, 1010 7 5 dep. 6.50 5 35+ Laariaton, Lauriaton dep. 11.0 7.55 dep. 7.27 6 8 Methven, Rakaia, arrive 11.85 3.30 arrive 8.10 6.50 f From Ist February the times of thii train will be—Methven depart 5.25, Lauriaton 5.58, Rakaia arrive 6.40. > Ihe train hitherto running on Thursdays from Rakaia to Methven at 12.20 p.m. will not) run. 12 238 BY ORDSR. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS METHVEN SPORTS & TIN WALT) RACES, JANITA' V Ist. LYTTEL TON REGATTA, J4NUABY Ist TIMARU CALEDONIAN SPORTS. JANUARY Ist and 2nd JANUARY Ist. riIHE Evening Trtin from Ohristchureh to JL Ashburton and Methven will start at 5 20 and run 30 minutes later than timetable ; tirnea. A train will leave Methven for Rakaia at 6,10 pm, Liuriston 6;45, to connect at Rakaia with evening trains for Ohrittchuroh and Ashburton. The 2.45 pm train Methven to Rakaia will not run. A train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.10 a m, Tinwald 7.18, Winslow 7.29, Hinds 7.47, Rangitata 8.23, then according to ordinary timetable Orari to Timaru A return train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 5.45 p in. Both trains will stop ah all stations if required. A train will leave Aehburton for the Tinwald Racecourse at 1.10 p m and return at 5.15 pm. The even ing trains from Ashburbon to Timaru and Sprinpburn will start at 540 and 5.55 respectively and run correspondingly later than timetable times. The Springburn train will take up passengers opposite to the Tinwald Raoecourae No goods traffic January Ist, JANUARY 2nd The evening trains Ohriitohurch to Ash barton and Methven will run as on Ist January. A train leaves Ashburbon for Timaru at 710 am, running as on Ist January Night trains Ohristoburch to Dunedln and Dunedin to Chriatohurch December 31 and January 2. For fuller particulars and information as to excursion fares tee bills 12 230 BY ORDER. DISTRICT ORDER. Toiunteer Office, Christohuroh, December 28, 1960. APPLICATIONS are invited by Men desiring to join .a Sixth Contingent to proceed to Seuth Afrioa. Applications from officers not required. Conditions:—Height, between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet. Age, between 20 and 35 years. Minimum chest measurement, 35 inches. Minimum weight-, 12|- stones. Candidates must be unmarried, must pass equitation and shooting tests and pass medical examination by a medical officer., who will be appointed for the purpose, Ra'e of Pay:—s^ a day for privates, corresponding rate for other ranks. Re turned troopers are permitted to state tn their applications whether they wish to rejoin an indicated contingent now in Sbuth Atrica, or to go «a members of the Sixth Contingent. Members of the Native Race are eligible to apply, preference being given to those serving in Volunteer Corps. Men accepted will be equipped in We'- Hngtoo, Horns offered by applicants will be accepted at valuation if passed by Govern ment Veterinary Surgeons, standard not to exceed 16 hands. H. GORDON, Lt.-Col., 12 247 Commanding Diatriot A PPLIOATIONS are invited from Steam Jt\. ship Owners, stating the SUBBIDY thab would ba required for a TWO (2) YEARS' SERVICE between New Zealand, West Australia, and South Africa The Steamers would require to be 3000 to 4000 tons register, and to have suitable Refrigerating Accommodation for the conveyanca of Frozen Meat and Dairy Product It is also desirable that Passenger Accom modation should be provided, and applicants will be required to state what Passenger Ac commodation would be available The Steamers are to leave New Zealand about ONCE EVERY SIX (6) WEEKS, steamers calling at no less thaa three (3), nor more than six, New Zealand ports, such ports to be named in the conditions- of con tract. From the final port the steamers would proceed to Fremanble, Weabralia. and thence to Durban, East London, Porb Eliza* beth and Capetown It ianeoeasary that the draught of steamers when loaded should be stated, aa it is desirable thab ib should be such as would enable them to enter South African Ports and proceed to the usual wharves In computing the subsidy required, ib would be a condition that the rates of freight) upon all carga should nob exceed those ruling bebween the colony and London by the ordinary steamship lines She lowest or any offer will not necessarily be aooepted Applications, addressed bo the Secretary of Indusbrles and Commerce, Wellington, j will be received op to bhe thirtieth (3tbh) JANUARY, prox. BY ORDER. Auckland, 7bh December, 1900 12 85 STILL ADVANCING. CRAIOHEAD & BERBYMAN HATE just opened oat, ex mn. Paparoa from London, the largesb shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising bhe most up bo date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn ata Home, Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such a splendid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and Btylish patterns to choose from as should please even the most fastidious, and their prices, workmanship, and fib will compare favorably with those of the leading firms in Christchuroh or other oltiea. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hatß, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., this season. Customers would do well to place their orders early as C. *B. have already a large number of suits on the books promised before Xmas. U 141 OHBRTSEY SALEYARDB O PECIAL Sheep Sale will be held In the above Yards on THURSDAY, January 17th i GEO* BOARLKTT, • Stiiftory



TINWALD RACING AND SPORTS CLUB. PASSES will b« given not to Owner*, at Lagan's Hotel, I'hiJ Eveniag, and also To-Morrow Morning before 10 o'clock. 0. BENNETT, 12 248 Beoretary. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. ALL RATES Unpaid after January IS, 1901, will be charged Tea Per Cent, and SUED FOR, without farther notice. 0. DOHKRTY, 12 249 Chairman. noticbT "' NOTICE la hereby gives thtt bo person will be allowed to bet on the Tinwaid Domain on January lat, 1900, Übless they comply with the condition* Said down by the Tinwaid Racing and Sports Club. C. DOHERTY, 12250 Chairman Tinwald Domain Beard. " "WANTED KNOWN I HAVE a splendid variety of fanoy Chocolate Boxes Just to hand, both useful And ornamental. Please call and inspeob. Fresh Toffies wad Candies, English and French Chocolate* anrl Confectionery always in Strok, Ices. Strawberries ar-d Cream, Hot; Pies vttd Light Refreshments always ready. A fresh supply of local and Island fruits arriving daily. HA FLOWER, 12 Confectioner Jt Fruiterer, Ka»t at " ~~~ASHBURTON~~* """*"" PERMANENT BUILDIB3 AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. *T»HE Monthly and other payments will ■*■ be received at the Office, Tancred Street, on THURSPAY, JAN. 3,1901. From 9.30 a<m. to 4 p.m., and From 7.30 to 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. _ SMoKE ~~" NOSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Bast Manufactured by O WiiAUMS&Co Richmond, V A FOR BALE, i^OTTAGE section on Moore Street West, \J nearly opposite the Farmers Co-opera tive premises, the property of Mr John Graham, who has removrd to Inveroargil), and wishes to dispose of it forthwith. Bee* tion No 70, containing % acre. In addition to the cottage, there is also a stable at the back. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOB SALE. SHEEP FARM OF 1252 IS 1252 SITUATED about four miles frem a Rail way Station, divided into eleven paddocks, good Farmhouse of 8 rooms, Scullery and Pantry, Stable, Wooished, Bheep Yards, and Dip. Wellwatered with County Water Races. "Full particulars furnished on application SP BULLOOK. " Wade ■ Worm Flat, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fifl tot ftdalte or children



G. MEDDINS, THE PAOPfcE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JtST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al !n Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools&matebiais. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handled, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPFNTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds of Toolb suitable for Carpet ters and Farmers. A special line of Disston's Saws at reduced prices. Too are invited to call and inspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agenb for Shacklock's, Scott's, Barn ingham's and Stoekikr's Ranges. Register Graces and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to cl?ar, including :—' New Eaßy,' * Pastime,' Crescent/ «F & N,' and • Philadelphia.' Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. BUILDING Sites ac fo'iows:-T.S 79 \ Bore Cox Street East good land, 818 acre Aitken Street T BULLOCK FOR SALE HO ACRES 38 PERCHES AQ \JO ACRES 38 PERGBE3 UO FRONTING Ford'e Road, and being R 8 21603, 21618, and 23368 with cottage and other improvements For foil particulars apply '6 _____ T BULLOCK FOX SALii;. " ; RUILDING SITES. 3QUABTVR Acres all adj >ining—Nob 1128, U29, and 1130, Cameron Street, on th« vpper side of the railway There have been numerous enquiries for sections in j the vicinity of these. To be aold on very ea»y terms of payment. Fill particulars on application. __ BULLOCK. fOX SALE, Nice Building Site, fronting the Wakanni \ Road, jußt beyond the corner of the East i "Belt, being parts of Lots 42 and 43, contain ing about 1 Rood 20 Perches. Capital Bite for a privata residence Apply to T BULLOCK TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at tha corner of the Triangle, fronting C&se Street and Wakanui Road, leadlrg to the Post Office and Railway Station _ T BULLOCK ~ ~AS U BURTON. * FOR SALE, "TTALUABLE Town Section No 42^ V containing £ sere, Ti*nored StreeU being the fifth section below Cass Street } good site for a dwelling house, having a northern aepecb T BULLOCK. . ______ - FOR SaLE, /"CENTRALLY situated opposite the V_y Railway Station, and adjoining the Hotel Property, Lot 42, containing 35 aerches DP 91, fronting Graham's Koad, nd adjiining the Hotel Property, with Cottage thereon. Very easy terms of payment I Appl to T BULLOfiK TO LET, AT A. REDUOBD RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxei, \_^ and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronting the Racecourse ; and the square Dwelling House of 4 rooms and Bcullery, together with kbout 4 acres of land; The whole to be let to a good tenant at the low rental of £35 per>nnum. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent T¥T BARE SJH^O WING THIS WEEK A SPLENDID LOT OF GOODS] suitable] for CHRISTMAS AND NEW Yf«P PRESENTS INSPECTION INTITED ASHBURTON DKAPEKY CO. MONEY ON MORTGAGE?"" I HAVE a sum of £20,000 to lend on first) class freehold Security of faim > land at 4^ per oent, in turns to *uit borrowers _ - F FERRIMAN_ Full >ALB. I HAVE for sa'e six fully paid up £10 shares in the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society in one or more lots. F FERRIMAN ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDB, CO, LIMITED WANTED— A Caretaker for Ashbarton Yards. Salary—£7s per annum and house. Applications to be sent to the Chairman of Diractors, by 2 p m on DECEM BER 31, c/o Aisebt Roberts, Secretary. Address — Ashbarton Permanent Building and Investment) Society. 12 215 ALL Loasby's Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibab, Wahoo, andßenjaman um—atJ DOaoow Storekeaotri



FLETCHER BROS. DEOEMBER PfUGE LIST- New Season's Fruits for our Xmas Trade. WE have just received our new FRUITS pers.a. Delphic, and we can say with"* confidence that they are exceptionally fine. We must apologise to one Customers for charging such an extraordinary high price for Currants, but we ar compelled to do so, on account of the great shortage in the currant crop, being only 60,000 toDs Instead of 150,000 tons ;or only one third of the usual quantity. Cuxrants are qnoted in the London market at 112 a per ewfc, or Is per Ib ; so the New Zealand price for this article is not extortionate? a careful perusal of the price list will pay you. Finest new Currants ... Sdperlb Finest New Sultanas ... 8d per 1b Finest new Valencia Rasins 7d „ Good old Sultanas .„ ?d „ Finest; New Muscatels ... Is & 1/4 „ New Turkey Figs ... 9d „ Fine Muscatels lOd „ New Turkey Figs ... lib box Id Finest new Dates 6d „ New Cooking Figs .„ 7dpet New French Prunes ... lOd „ Dried Peaches ... 9d „ Good Stewing Prunes ...6d&Bd „ Dried Apples M . 9d „ New Sioily AJmoßds ... Is6d  DrledAprlcota ... lOd „ New Jordan Almonds ... 2s 4d „ Dried Pears * ... lOd (t New Canned Fruits. 2£lb tins, Dried Nectarinea , M lOd „ Peaches, Pears, Apricots lOd per tin New Preserved Ginger... 8d  Extra quality Royal Taste Tinned Seeded Radns ... 9d „ Peaches and Pears ... isOd „ New Mixed Peel New Desslcated Cocoannr,., 7d „ Orange Lemoa, Citron... Sd „ Orosse nnd Blackwell's Essences Finest Mixed Spice, Ijd packets Lemon, Vanilla, etc., 9d per bottle Edmonds Baking Powder, fid and lOd ; OolonlaltEssences, 4s per dos.; 5d per bot. New Barcelona Nnts, 8d per lb Walnuts, 8d per lb (Auckland No, 1.) Fineßt Cane Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bag 15s 6d ; Brewers Crystals 3d per Ib oi 701b bag 16s lid. Dnchees Tea reduced to lslOdperlb, Isßd6lb tin, o? Is 7'd lb by 101b tin. Golden Tipped Ceylon Orange Pekoe, same as Duchess SEASONABLE GOODS. 21b line Corned Beff ... Is Od per tin Kippered Herrings ... lOdperti 21b tins Corned Mutton ... Is 0d „ Herrings hi Tomato Sauce lOd „ lib tin Sherp Tongues ... Is 2d „ Sardines 4d, 4£d, 6d, BJ, Ib 0<? „ i 2!b tin Bheep To&gues ... 2s 2d „ Salmon, Alaska, 9d and lOd „ 21b tin Brawn ... lOd „ Salmon, Cocktail ... Is Od lib Oxford. Irish and German Lobster ... ... lid Sausages .., 1b 3d  Fresh Herrings 7d&Bd „ lib tin Camp and Picnic Fie Is 3d  Star brand Mullet ... 7d  Cross and. Black wells Paste, Is 3d per jar Cove Oysters ... ... 8d  i ■ ■ »■«■■»■»««»«»««»» i BISCUITS; PAT RUT MEDICINES ' Fancy Lunch, 3Jd lb by the tin or 3£d Holloway's and Cockles PIHb, Is id tythelb per box Clleye Lunch, 3|d by the tin, or 3Jd by Beechams and SiegeJs, Is4d per box the lb Pain Killer, Is 3d and 2s 3d per bottle Superb Wine, 6|d lb by tin or 6|d hy lb Sreadroan's Powders Is 26 per packet Vanilla WlneS^b by tin, or 6*d by lb Krios Fruit. S^lts, 3r 3d a bottle Rich Tea, 5d lb by tin or 6d by lb Mcther Siegele Syrup, Is 9d and 2s lid Peoples Mixed, 4d lb by tin or 4*d by lb a bottle Fancy Mixed, 6|d lb by tin, or 6d byfclh ; St Jacob's OH, 2s 6d a bottle Desert, 9d lb by llti; or lOd hy lb Mellius Food, Is 9d and 3a Garibaldi, 6£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb Bengers Food, 1* 9d tin Sultanas, 6Jd lb by tin, or 6d by lb Hood a and Ayer 1 Sareaparilla, 4s 3d Snowlakes, 4|dlb by tin, or 5d ib a bottle Water, 4|d lb by tin. or 5b lb Bimrods Asthma Core, 4s lid a tin Ginger Nuts, sidlb by tin, or 6d lb Keplers Extract of Malt, 2 Cocoanut, ?£d lb by tin, or 8d lb bottle Cracknels, Is Id lb by tin or Is 2d ib File Beans, Is 4d a box Peak, Frean Cc, Bee Ointment, Is 4d a box Cream Sandwich ... Is4dperlb Senna Leaves, 2d CafeNolr ... ... Is 2d „ Baltß 6(? dczen,- Cherry Cream ... ... Is 6d „ Wavelets ... .. Js 6d „ Macaroons ... ... 2s 9d  And all tnher Patents equally Venice Wafers 2s 3d „ Neapolitan Waif era ... 2s 3d , reduced. Chocolate Fingered ... Is fd  Florence Wafers ... 2s 3d „ CHEMICALS. SOAP. Mortons Cmm of Tartar ... Is Sdperlb Ri-ltfctore, lOd b&r 11s box „ Carbonate Soda ... 3d „ BlcLcod's Caundrine. 9d a bar 11s box „ Tartarie Acid ...islOd „ Pawlirgfi Dcm.stic, 6d bar 8s 6d box „ (itricAcid 3d cz, lsJOd „ Bond's Cleanser, 3d bar ;4s9d a box „ Alum Powdered ... fid „ Sunlight Soap, Is a box Refined Saltpetre 6d „ lifebuoy Carbolic. 6d bar ;Is 4d box „ Sulphur ... 6d Victory Soap, 6d a bar Sulphate ef Magnesia, 3d per oz. Flora Soap, 8d a box Calvert's Disinfecting Powdes lOd a Barilla Ash Scap, lOd a bar Caustic Soda, ... ... 8d per t Carbolic Sand Sosp, 5d a bar Chloride cf Lime ... ... la Od „ Toilet Soap, Pears assorted Tablets, French Chalk ... ... lOd per lb Tablets in a box, Is ■ Marjerson's Soap, la a box Tobacco—Juno, 5a lb ; Nailrod, 4s6d lb|f Ptars Unecented, 6d a tablet Derby. 5s 6d ; Golden Eagle, [Gal; Brown Windsor, 10 tablets for 1 Nosegay, 6e. Cleaves Shaving Sticks, 9J each Sago, Tapioca, Rice, 2£d lb ; 51b Is Marmalade, Keillers, lib tin 8d Washing Soda, Id lb Crosse and Blsckwcll; lib jars lOd Corn Flour from 2£d lb 21b Is 8d Sauces—Mellor?, B£d and Is 3d a bottle Jam, St. George's, lib tin 4s 6d dczen OorOwn, siand9d sdatin Colonial Worcester,| 3 bnt. for Is lib tin Raspberry 6d a tin Lea and Perrin's, 1 4(& 2,6 a bot. 21 b tin Plum, B*d a tin Tomato Sauce, 9d a bottle 21b j Bit Kph I tuy. lb (c * jar Chatcey'iSaace, lOd a bottle 21b jars Hun aid Gtcftltuy, It 2d'jat Brass and Enamelled Iron Preserving Pans in ggreatj Variety at Low Prices. Mas^n Jars, Pints 4s lid, Quarts 5s 6d, Half Gallons 6s 9d, lib Sfcone Jem Jan 2i 9d, 21b citto 3s 9d. Jelly Jars, 2 and 3in a nest; also Mason improved Preserv ng Jars, Lightning Jars, and Gilchusc Jars. JELLY TUMBLERS FROM 2s 6d P^ER DOZE* TUMBLERS. TUMBLERS. Q^ TUMBLERS of all Bizes and q n.iitie?, suitable either for family or hotol use. H *" S[. We offer special inducement to Hotel- ■ £&$ 9 TERMS:—Prompt Nett Caßh wiih the Onfers. No charge for p&cku g c»se«, and all Orders delivered free at the Railway Ftation or within a two mile radhu oi Aehburtom Our Carte deliver orders id Tinwald od Mondays,) Wednesdays and Friday r. FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES, Ctash Supply Stores, East Street, >«>iburton and High Street^O