VALEDICTORY.

A representative gathering of the " dry j goods" business men of Ashburtm, and I their employees, cook place on Thursday evening, m the sitting room of Mr Grange's Commercial Hotel, The occaa'ou of the gathering was to take leave of Mr J hom sod, the travelling representative of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Kwen, who for the paat tea years has represented that firm, and who proposeß to take a trip to the old country, Mr Andrew Orr occupied the ohair. After paying attention to the excel lent spread catered by Mr Gcange, and the acknowledgment of the usual loyal toasts, and reading of several apologies for non attendance from weil-wißhera at a distance, the chairman said they Imd gathered that evening for the purpose of Baying good-bye to one of the moat respected travellers on the line. He h&i had ample opportunity of testing the abilities of Mr Thomson, both ■ in the matter of purveying for hia firm's customer*, and considering their kteießts at the sams time. Whether the orders were large or Bmall it mat tared nob to Mr Thom son. He executed them with the same promptitude, and extended the same cour teiy. He had found him an upright, and J capable man, and trusted that he would benefit by the trip, and return and renew those happy relations which had existed in the pass. He then read the fol'owiog •ddress, concluding by asking Mr Thomson to aoeepfo on behalf of the subscribers a hand •ome gentleman's dressing case. Ashburton, January 25, 1900, Wileum Thomson, Esq. Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned business people in Athburton, having heard with deep regret that you are about to sever, at j least for a time, your commercial connection j with this district, would take this oppor tunity of expressing our appreciation of; your sterling oharacter and straightforward j dealings with us for the past ten years, as I representative of one of the largest whole- I aaie houses in the colony. We sincerely ! hope that you will enjoy your holiday to the old country, and return to this colony with renewed vigor, and resume business relations with us as in the past. Oa behalf of the subscribers, we have much pleasure in pre senting you with this dressing ca c as » small token of our universal esteem and. regard. Wishing Mrs Thomson, yourself, and family every huppicess and innperity.-—We are, youra respectfully—(Signed by the sub scribers. ) Messrs B> Alcorn, F Clark, Malcolmeon, G Hafford, Burgess and Ooooh added testi mony to the fiae qualities possessed by Mr Thomeon. Mr Thomson, said he had been looking for orders all his life, but the one he waa then called upon to execute was the largest he ever had. He would have preferred to take the present, and quietly slip away, not being accustomed to speaking publicly, but that would not do. However, he would follow the footnote of an occasional invoice " the best can do." It was a pleasure to him in a certain sense to meet them that evening, bat, of coarse, that pleasure had its measure of regret, more especially as it meant the severing for the time being from » number of his best fries Is. Ha viewed Aehburton in the aspect of one of the largest commercial centres of the colony. The commercials from all parts of the colony visited Aehburton, and usually made the town their meeting place, henca so large an association of friend . With the establish ment of the freezing works, the prosperity of the town had increased, as also Its requirements, and he hoped it would con tinue to do so. Be thanked them heartily for their handsome present, and hoped to return and renew their acquaintances. How ever, whether he held a similar position or otherwise, he would always treasure their present, had have kindly recollections of theii expressions of opinion. Mr MfclcoJmsoa proposed in a happy speech the toast of the " Traveller generally," which was responded to by Messrs Wreathall and Ptfttll. The " Army " was proposed by Lieutenant E. J. Paul, who dwelt upon the fact tha' we had Already despatched threo by the fi st contingent, and two by the second, Master Aan Slanders, who joined the second a« trumpeter, havi-ig first seen the light of day in Ashburton, »n > he hoped they would add laureU to the fame of the coiony and be j spared to return. He was sure that the ! experience gained by the members of the contingents would prove moat valuable to the colony. Captain Sparrow, Sergean's Schwariz and F. Clark suitably responded. The toasts of tC Employees," {ably res ponded to by Messrs J. Swanfon and R Dunlop), also " The Chairman,' " Ladies, ' " Absent Friends," and " Presp," were duly honored. During the evening songs were sung by Sergeant Schwartz (" The Absent- Minded Beggar,") Burgees and Malco'nrnon. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne," shortly before eleven o'clock.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

PATRIOTIC SPORTS AT OR&RI

The following is abridged from the 7ima.ru Hetald:- The sports meeting held at Orari on Thursday was very successful—a picnic- on a large scale ab which everyone want to enjoy themselves, and apparently succeeded, not withstanding eomewhat wretched weather. The military element bulked largely, both in abtendanoe and programme, among the officers present being Major Jowsey, Captain adjutant Bourn, Captains Thomas, Gillies, aid Beckingham, and Lieutenant Raymond (Tlmaru), Oaptaiu McKeczls and Lieutenant Montgomery (Geraldine), Captains Dolman and Sparrow and Lieutenant Uayee and Oubhbertßon (Ashburton). The following are the results of the military events : ~ Manual and Firing Exercises—Ashburton Rifles, 33 points, 1; Timarn City Rifles, 32 points, 2; Ashburton Guards, 31 points, 3. The Geraldine Rifles (30), and Timaru Port Guards (295) also competed. Close compe tition and a very creditable dieplay ; City Rifles lost the post of honour through the m«n firing their first round before receiving the command to do so. Sword Bayonet Exercise—City Rifles, 18 point", 1 j Ashburton Bifbe, 16 points, 2; Ashburton Guards, 14 points, 3. Geraldine Riflu (13) also competed, Another excellent display, but precision and the workmanlike way of driving borne "point" lifted the Timaru corps to victory. Physical Exeroi*e—City R fles, 18 points, ] ; Geraldine Riflaa, 14 points, 2; Port Guards, 13| points, 3, An easy win, for which the City received a very hearty round of applause. Tha other corps were Blow in gettiDg away, and their time was very •trailing. 100 Yards Race for Vo'unteers—Sergeant Dunn (G.R.V.) 1, Private Joe (G.R.V ) 2, Private Beokley (Temuka R.V.) 3. Best) Half Section over Hurdles—Sergeant B rssett and Trooper Beattie 1, Troopers Wftreing aDd Edg»r2. A sergeant and three troopers of the South Canterbury Mounted Infantry were the only competitors, and the winners gave a splendid exhibition, being well mounted and keeping together at a very fast pace capitally. ' Tent Pitching—Ashburton Rifles 1, Ash burton Guards 2, The only competitors ; they did excellent smart work, pitching military tents in a moat creditable manner.

THE PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

Unibed Press Association—By Electri Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, January 25 The Premiers' Conference resolved that each colony should have its own representative on the Federal Dele gation proceeding to England, and that j a Conference of Statisticians should decide the population of the various colonies in connection with the ini tiation of federation, Conference resolved upon points of precautionary action against the plague. With reference to the New Guinea Land Syndicate's claim for compen sation, the Victorian Premier declined to recognise the claim. Mr Lyne announced that he would do nothing in the matter without consulting Parlia ment. The Cape Cable discussion was post poned until Saturday,

Architecture.—-There ia now on view in the window of Mr J. Wilson, painter, two designs of houses, on« of which is in course of erection and the other aboat to be erected. Tha designa were by Mr A. Ager, architect!, and should certainly improve the style of architecture in the district. It might be mentioned that one of the houses is to be built of built.

News in Brief.

Mr H. Stephenson will offer at his Have look Street rooms to-morrow a s=pecia! entity of fruit, including plums, peaches, and apricots ; also furniture, sundries, etc. In another column Messrs Haniley Bros, announce the arrival of a good supply of harvest requisites, and wish to announce that bicycles are repaired aa usual. Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the Patriotic 3}sortß, to be heln iv the Ashburton Domain on Thursday after noon nex f, olose with Mr J. A. Biigent b"-morrow (Saturday), at 9 p.m., at the Sports Association's office, Burnett Street, Ambeuley, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs Craighead And Bbrryman Ashburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once. lam sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The laat oneis still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and hae given the greatest satisfaction. If jju have time to make one for my son at Geraidine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to chooae for me, something like the last,—Yours truly,

THE ASHBtETON &CASDIAN, PEIBAY," JANUARY 26, 1980.



Wanted



DR & MRS HOWARD TAYLOR, (Chiaa Inland iVMision) Orange Hall, thia evening. Gifted speakers. No collec tion. 1 194 LOST, between Carter's Terrace and AilentoD—Covert Coat. Finder re warded at thia oflScp. 1 138 /~^OME and see the prices at Mbs Alcorn's %*J Great Summer Sate» Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capos, Underclothing, Pinafore?, Aprona, Stamped Needlework, etc , all reduced during the Sac. MRH ALCORN hopes by Selling fora few weeks at—and m some oaßes below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases JNow Goods bought at large discounts will he included, ao that customers >!•■»>■ rely on getting f;euui»e bargains at this Sale. '_ ANTED KNOWN. - That anything you wHDt iv Drapery or Utovhing cm be bought very cheap at MITCH LL AND IURNEB s removing Sale Romnauis of h!1 j ktoiis and Nibol, s in eveiy Dep*rtment. Ovli early, l.ofca of liutsa already cleared. First come first served. ITJii^ Encyuluj aj lia BriUnnioi 9bh Ed. tion is tlie«tand»rdwork of reference. 11 The Nations Gre t B.)ok." Ib is uui versaliy acknowledged to be the best work of referecca ever published for Divines, Hohrilars, Profes&ional Men, and the general reader. Orders now being booked.— A, H. Williams, l'ancred Street, NEW KRUII'S at less than Chriatchurch Prices atFLBTCUiR Bros Cash Sup. ply Scores. Fiuesi New CurrAiitg 5 1 per Ib, New Suitanas 7d per Ib, Ne v Valencia Kaiaius 6d and 6^d per Ib. Bout C^ti. <3ugay 14s per 70ib bag or with Tea 13i 3d per 701b bag.



<ST The original letter aa above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment mh,y i.v aeen at our tffice—Craighead and Berhyman, the Loading Tailors and Outfitters, Asnburton.



fSISTRIBiniON of" Prizes," "Primitive !_/ Methodist Sunday Kchocl, on Sunday afternoon next at 3 o'clock. Parents and friends cordially invite 1. 1201



DAVID THOMA-i. AKOA.DE— TO MORROW, 27th. MRI) THOMAS haa red ive.l instruc tions from a Client to Sell— 1 Suite Furniture, Sewing Machine (in good orclei), Double Iron Bedstead, otc. Sale at 11 30 a.m 1J195 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.^



SPECIAL ENTRY. TO-MORROW. FRUIT FRUIT FRUIT y 6O CASES GO PLUMS, PEACHES, APriICOTS, Very Fine Also Quantity Furni'ure, Harness, Sundries, etc No Reserve. HFNRY STEPHENSON, 1 157 Auctioneer.



FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd ~7IS"XCIIES, FARM AT CHERTSEY. FOR ABSOLUTE SALF. TO-MORROW SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1900 In the Estate of the l.fee Mb William Ealam. MESSRS FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Limited., have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date in tho Estate of the late Mr William Eat.am, hie Farm, situated about) three miles below Chertaey Bailway Station, containing 715 ACRES. This ia a Good All-round Farm, cither for Cropping or Grt-z ng, has been very judici ously worked, and should prove a good in vestment for any intending purchaser, and is for absolute sale. Full particulars as to terms and conditions at time of Sale. SALE AT 130 p.m. R. FRIKDL4NDER, 1 108 Auctioneer. WEST STREET HORSE MART. SATUBDAY, "JANUARY 27, 1900. PPECIaL ENTRY, WE shall offer on account of a Client. IBty DRAUGHT GELDiISG, sir years old. FRIEDLANDTSR BROS. Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 200 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Sale of Town and Suburban Properties, Household Furniture, Builders' Material Etc. It/!" F.BSRS FRIED LAND RR BROS., Ltd, JIVX have been favoured with instructions from Mr J. H. Maynard (who is leaving for England shortly) to Sell by Public Auction on THURSDAY, March 1, 1900, the following Properties, viz :— 25 Acres on Mitcham Road, about 2 miles from Town. 2 Cottages, each with half acre Land, on N.E. Belt. 2 half acre Sections, adjoining above. Cottage, with half acre in Princess Street, ISetherby, and half acre adjoining same, 6 J-lcre Town Sections, near High School Also,— . Household Furniture and Effects, Builders' Materials, Hardware, Timber, etc., also 4 Jersey Cows in profit. Fall particulars in future advertisement. R. FRIEDLAMDER, 1 172 Auctioneer MISS KITTY BELL, mEACHER OP THE PIAKOFORTF, Will commence professional duties on MONDAY, January 29. Address: Cass Street, Ashburton. 192 TENDERS ~~ rriENDERS wanted for Stooklng and JL Forking, (180 acres of wheat more or leas) on Lagmhor. Tenders to be sent in by Monday 29inst, to Mail Office addressed to 1 199 P. MADDEN. VOLUNTEERS, CYCLISTS, AND PEDESTRIANS ARE Reminded that Entries for the various Rices in connection with the PATRIOTIC) SPORTS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, Close with the Secretary of the Sports Aasociation on SATURDAY, at 9 p.m., at the Association's Office, Burnett Street. I. A. BAIGENT, 11196 Secretary ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL, T^TOTICE is hereby given that the above School, also the Allenton School, will Re open on MONDAY next, the 29th instant. Wm. CRAIGHEAD, 1 193 Chairman. " lro LET " NEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSE with Verandah. Plastered throughout. Situated at corner of East Town Belt. _ -J-l BULLOCK ~~~ SUBURBAN PROPERTY g ACRES, g Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK.



NtiW BOUKs—thu ideal Lite, Oiuu. mood ; Other People's Lives, C*vey ; Wineß on the Lees ; a Corner in the West ; The Crown of Life ; Soldiers of the Qaeen; Old Convict Days ; Blade o! Grass ; The Sailor's Bride, Boothby ; Great Boer Trek ; Transvaal Boers; Story of War Alarms; Cit'z-n's Atlas, a splendid up to date Atlas ; Christmas Number Magazines, English and A neriean papers every Mail.—H M. Jones.



EATING'S POWDER EATING'S POWDER, POWDER, "•EATING'S POWDER, V "■EATING'S POWDFR, EATING'S POWDER, fKIjGS FLKAS, KILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, tMtSQUITOES. IHFMLESS to ANIMALS HARMLESS TO AN I VIALS MARMLE-S TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS To ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS fc is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs Cockroaches, Beetlks, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of Thomas Keating Sold in Tins only KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEA'I ING'S WORM TaBLKTS | KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KBUIING'ri WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London



81-CHLORIDE OF GDLD CURE.; DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor, The Bi-Ohloripb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it). No cure—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray Houae, Rattray Street, Dunedin, I Kempthorne. Prosser and Co. A gen



D LAVILLE'S (S) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rue desFosste-St-Jaeques, PARIS I I AND OF ALL. CHEMISTS I R~AKAIA^AKE! AXE ! We don'b want to fight, but meanwhile ask for M'Kenz'e'a Honriai-Lanka Tea, packed in Ceylon, and sold by C. A. 0. HARDY &00.



TIISWALD DOMAIN BOARD A RE WARD of Five Pounds U cffared to any person who will give such in formation as will lead bo the conviction of any person or persons who have wilfully damaged the Buildings on the Tinwald Domain. 0. DOHERTY, 1 162 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board , i^HERTSEY—This is a new advertiee \J ment, reminding you that if you have not yet tried M'Kertzie's Hondai-LnnkaTea, you're behind the times. Go to Mb John sou's Store •ujcTget it.



Friedlander Bros. WESU STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, February 2, 1900, For which we are now booking entries. i JRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt&l ', R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 119 Auctioneer!



FOR SALE. HALF ACRE of Land, on Alford Koresfc Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOE PRIVATE KALE. ! A SEVEN-ROOM BD HOUSF, with jTTL Scullery and Wash-houae, \ acre, in Tancred Street Eaa(., close to Masonio Hall. Fall particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. PERKINS' Patent Bag Lifter. rpHIS SIMPLE APPLIANCE can ba L fixed to a Dray or Waggou, and, by the aid of a horse, will hoist Bags of Grain, etc., over tin; sides of a dray, or on to a platform, ai the Kate of 50 Bugs in Ten Minutes. 'i he Appliance is made of Iron Piping, and weighs only 40 b?. It can be fixed on to any kiori of Dray or Vehicle, or Loading Stage, and ia so simple that anyone can use it. If a horse is not availably two men can supply the necessary power to work it by pulling rise rope instead of yoking the horse to it. The Patent Lifter is an appliance thab will iloftllthe Bag Lifting of a large farm in & few minute?, and no Farmer or Btoreman shou'd be without it Prices made so low as to briDg it within tho reach of all. , Ib can be used either in the Paddock, at the Birn, or at the Store. FRTEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd, Agents.



COENSACKS. 1500 BALES NOW LANDING. FARMERS will pease give us their Orders promptly if delivery ie required ex ship. Stocks will be kept at our Ash burun, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd



RudgT-Whitworth Cycle Depot, I Burnett feJtrect. HAVING been appointed SOLE AGENT for Ashburton District for BRITAIN'S BEST BICYCLE, THE BUDGE-WHITWOSTH, I Persona in want of a fibst-class up-to-date M/.chine cannot do hotter than buy me. These Bicycles hold the position in England of being second to none, and in New Zealand the same proud po-iiion is given them by all who have tried them* The numerous rid>ra of this Machine it elude E. Reynolds, Oiampion of New Zealand; *nd W. Tierney, New Zealand's Urpaced King. I have also the Agency of that HIGH GRAD3 AMERICAN WSEEL, THE TRIBUNE- This is the Machine on which Murphy, the New York Cyclist, accomplished his Marvellous Ride of One Mile in 571 sees. All Kinds of Machines Repaired. BICYCLES ON HIRE. | JR. D. Johnston, BURNETr STREET, Next Orange Hall. l I7i



CONVENT SCHOOLS. rpHE CONVENT SCHOOLS, oonduofced X by the Religious of " Our Lady of the Missions," will Re-open on MONDAY, February 5, 1900. 1186



MISS BESSIE SIMM OHOS, ' rnSACHER OF THE VIOLIN} Will Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, JANUARY 50, 1900. Burnett Street. 1183



MR DONGES, HAVELOCK STREfcT, miSACHEK of Violin, MmdoJin, and I Harmony, resumes teaching 29th inst. Terms on application. 1 173 MISS BARRATTS SCHOOL. MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-open on January 29 inst. Sul j-iots taught—English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Babbatt will be at home from 26th inst. 1 178 """ MISS CAKSON. nnEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Boad East, The Term will commence on February 1. MT7SIO TOTTION. ' MRS JOHNSTON, having taken over Mrs Bowman Fox's music practice, will be at home from the 27th inst. to arrange with Pupils, Teim commences 6th February. 165 Havelock Street. ~MIBS M. BICHAKDSON^ mEAOHEB OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application. I First term commences on Ist February. 1 88 1900; PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH, MRS F.llAKEia mHE Frist Term will begin on THURS JL DAY, February 1. Wills Street, I 27 Ashburton.



FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. MR KORFP, having decided to leave for North Island, has given me in structions to dispose of his very convenient property at Hampstead, viz , Five-roomed House, with hot and cold water aervioe, good garden and improvements ; on half an acre of first class land. For particulars and terms, apply |H. W. BARRETT, Agent, Arcade, Ashburton, I HAVE IOR SALS—Business Premises, Tancred Street; Shop with 33 feefe frontage, dwelling and conveniences; suit able for good retail trade. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, Agent, Arcade, Ashburton. I fIAVE~FOR SALE, nnHAT Convenient Roiidenoe with f3§ X Acres of Land, situate Wesb Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Severs. Tbe House contains fourteen rooms, and the surroundtog* and land are first-clas. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1 134 FOR BICYCLE ACCESSORIES GO TO DATES. LOWRY AND CO, THE LEADING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done in a neat and workmanlike manner. All work guaranteed, and charges reason able. Smoke New Venup,



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGEWT, VALUAIOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKEB, ASHBURTON, i Loans Negotiated Weukjy baits of Hve StooV—-Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Forvnightly Sales of Sheep Skints, Fata, Hides, etc,, on Mond >ys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bonght ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrange meats Arcade Horae and Furniture Salta held on Sundays Horae Fairs held Monthly AGENT F 0 It— Matson and Co., Ohrlsfcchurch JWh. McDonald and Co . Chrislohnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Uo. Bowron Bros.' Belting L-:-ndun and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's For.t Rot Composition Wright, Stophenson aai C, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Too'a B-'lfast Minures Vacuum Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils I RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HA YE made arrangements with MESSBS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakda, to act as my AGBI NT for all Auctioneering Wo.kiuth t District, and in con junction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIi SAjuE A SUCCESS. DWIO THOMAP, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, AJSEBURTON. FOR SALE. T HAVE 600 Acres of Splendid Land, on Corwar Eetate, FO3 PALE b; Private Saic. I Have also ©^ Acres, Snug Little Farm, with Five-Roomed Houm, with Five-Stall Stab'e with Loft, large Loose Box, Pig Stye, etc.-9£ Aorea in Oat?, 9 Acres Paaa, 4 Acres Wheat, 2\ Acres Potatoes, ]i Acres Mangolds and Carrote, 3 Acres Fallow, 12,} Acreß Clover prepared for aeed, balance in Clover for grazing. Within \\ mile of Tinwald. D. THOMAS. j for p^TvatT sale. THAVEFORSALE— lilOn AOR*jS FJRVT-0L133 LAND, Methven Dhtrlct, thoroughly .%.j\jkj improved. Also, FARM of 1 000 ACRJE3 tntSr.CL4.SS LAND, fr>nting oa the Rakaia. Good X.\j\j\j House and o'her improveratrts. D. THOMAS, Anhburton I HAVE FOR SAL'S—A Six Horse.Power Traction Engine and Chaff-cattlne Pant. 5 D. THOMA.S



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE — OF — DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATUEDAY, JANUAEY 20. ANDREW ORR.



Hat vest Supplies. THJB HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Paparoa, Rvkaia, and Aotes, KEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA. Every lim np to date, and at lowest Cash quotations. English an! American FRUIT JA.RS at lowest prices in Town. Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUGAJR— 701b Bags 14s. Only dry Sugar shonld be used for Preserving. Two and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cane, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, in any qnanti y. slb Boxoa Pure Ceylon TEA from 7s 6d ] eaoh. big y~c"l c a In BICYCLES we can offer the best value In the Colony. We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts" We are also Agents for Colamblas, Hartfords, and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glajs and China Takceed Stkeet and Arcade, '' Ashbartcn.



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CHRIStMASTRF&ENTST WE hare just recdved per s.s Gdbic, a very Choice Shipment of ELEOTRO-SILYEK PLATED WAKE, Specially suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. We have marked them at Very Small Margin over Cost, co as to effect a Speedy Clearance. We alow In the Pound DISCOUNT off all PLATED WAKE. \^3StWMßdßßr^^Bi» *^K3^^m* 1899 PRESERVING SEASON PRES 1. RVf.NG PANS in Brass, Iron Ename 1, a»d 1 nt Stetl Knniiled, ab LOWEST PRICE 1. ■i Wj^k ~We are Jnsti Landing dO Casea and C\ s ■§ il^B H H^H ({Varlorjs Kinds of Jans Jars, ;nc v MM. W^m H IH MASONS JARS, Fintp, Quarts^ fid If m ||W Gallons. LIGHTNING JABS, in.; ■ ■:|H JELLY JARS, both Glasß "end Earthen- j^Bßll^^^9[ These Goods were bought before the Great iuP^^i^^Br K& vBRh advance in the Manufasturers Price, and g\. B'4' iVHI we iR'-end to give'onr Cnstomers the benefit disappointment, ac when our Stocks are ex- H[, illlfl BplirlSv&M^l| hausted, we shall not bo] able to replace wm , fn^H iaram iIIPHS them at the money we are selling .Ijl |jJ^|l|^H w EWOOD~J.AM SPOONS-3d, 4d, and 6d liach. PRESERVING SUGAR, We^have jast received our first|sh;pment of Br lwers CryEtals, wh!ch [U ackroirj lodged throughout thu AustralianJColotiiae to be the best tugar for Jam and Jel!f making. Brewer s Crystals are much stronger than ordinary sa?ar, so yoi rcqolr* lea? of It to the pound of fruit ; Jam.g,?and more especially Jell" s, arj n tt:h clfarer and firraar if made with i\ Auckl;\ndSNo. 1 and No la Sugar t (jaan n oedj|pore canr) also kept in stock. don silTell ware, WARRANTED t•Wi ar White Throughout. Nearest approach to SllVer* NOTE THE PRICES— Tea Spoons, f4s 6 1 "per doxer ; Deserb Fpoons, 8s 6d perls dozpn:; Table Spoora, lls 6i p?r drzeo ; Dapeit For;s, 8s 6d per dczrn ; Table Forks, lls fid per dozen Salt Sp on=, 6i each ; Mustard Pponrs, 6d each ; c c. We tave been appointed tho New Zealßnd Wholesale and Retail Agents for tV© Don Silver Ware, and wi;h this advantage and the phrnominally low prides of silver we are'tnabled to sell at such Icw'pricee. Customers who have had it will have no other. DMER WARF. ~ [INNER WABB. PHFAS PATTERN. inch Plates, 2a 9d per dozen ; 7 inch Plates,^ fd per d zm ; B"lnch Pistes, 4§ 6d perdosnn : 10 inch PUtes, 5s 6d pc- dozen ; -oup Pit's, 4s 6i and 5s 61 per dozm- lOinchMeab Dishes, la each ; 11 inch Moaa Dishes, Is 2d ©*eh ; 12 inch Meat Dishes, Is 5d ;14 inch Meat Dishas, 2s ;16 inch me-ifc dishes, '"2d 6ct, Vege* tab Dishes 2s 9d e«ch. Sauce Boats la each. 29 piece Dinner Sat 14s 9J. 5 pt Dinner Set 31s. Blue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns $& per dozm extra, Anyone requiring a Dinner Set should call and'see ours before buying' «I«ewherf, as we have a big range of patterns to select from at very low prices. FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET. ASH BURTON & HIGH 8 X ' ' OaRXSTCH RCH, telephone 2^ for