ton) are the other members of the executive. A presentation was made to Mr Grundy for hid valuable services as secretary for many yearr. He was presented with a ailver salver and a purse of sovereigns, and silver serviette rings were presented to Mrs Grandy, The üßual votes of thanke closed the session at 10 p.m. The delegates will drive to Winchester and separate there to morrow.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 9.30 a.m This Office 10,30 *.m Steamer Foundered London, January 4 The steamer Borghese foundered off Oape Finesterre, and twenty-two of her crew were drowned and nine saved.

Australian

(Received W&kapuaka Jan. 5, 940 »,m This Office 10.18 a.m) Australian Politics. Mblbottbne, January 5 It Is expeoted that after the Assem biy deals with the second contingent, a rote of want of confidence will be moved.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Mblbouene, Jan 4 The railway revenue for the half year wag £129,000 above the amount received during, the last corresponding half-year. 1 Adelaide, January 4 The German steamer Sonneberg broke her shaftthrnst block 400 miles oat, and drifted ten days. She had got into a perilous position on a lee shore when a tug picked her up, and towed her here.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Sydney, January 4 The Premier has received a report from the British Consul at Noumea that between Christmas Day and 1 January 2 there were fourteen cases of plague and ten deaths. A email supply of prophylactic reached Sydney last night. The Noumean authorities have asked for a portioa of it, and the Government is considering the matter. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 5, 940 a.m This Office 10.18 a.m) Sydney, January 5 Owing to the supply of serum being so small, Government is unable to send any to Noumea. Noumea, January 5. Two deaths from plague have occurred —a free European and a convict. The latter was employed m sleaning the infected quarters. Govern ment is forcing proprietors to destroy premises m the infected part.

Latest Items.

Photography.—Mr F. Cooper has parted with the photographic business conducted by him for some yearo past at the Vandyke studio, m Saunders' Buildings, his successo: a being Messrs Ualma and Co., who advertise their succession to Mr Cooper, and solicit pnblio patronage, offering special induce ments m the way of prices for this month* An Interesting Discovbry—A deposit of fossil boDes having been found m the Upper Hantgeroa district^ays the Gisborne Herald), Bir James Hector, who has examined speci mens sent to him, pronounces the find to be of considerable intereßt, and (he bones to be those of some huge marine animal of the cetacean species. The specimens sent were evidently of immense antiquity, having been found embedded m a large round boulder of flinty hardness, out of which they bY "i be riven by dint of gad and hammer. Penny Postage—The reduction of the postage between India and England from twopence halfpenny to a penny the half ouaoe (says the Fitneer Mail of October 27) has been followed by a very remarkable increase m correspondence* Last) week the drain conveying the Home mail to Calcutta from Bombay had to pat on no less than six mail vans, and competent opinion is found to declare that the contents of the mail-bags are nearly double what they were a year j ago. Some little time will no doabt elapse before the Indian Pott Office will be able to take stock accurately of the position, bub it begins to look very much as if this reform, which is undoubtedly doing much to strengthen the ties uniting India with tba Mother Country, would very toon begin to pay for itielf, if ib does not actually come to be worked at a profit. Education Board—Tee following item? of bu mesa of local interest are from the Uhristohuroh papers' reports of the meeting on Wednesday of the North Canterbury Board of Education :—The Buildings Com mittee reported that the secretary had been instructed to consult the olerk of works as to the oosb of school buildings m newly settled districts, and to make the necessary application for the grant. Letters were received m reference to the proposed boun daries for the new Hinds district. It was resolved that as objections have been raised by the Baling and Hinds Committees, the formation of a new district must now remain over until they can agree as to the boundaries. The Appointments Committee reported that at its meeting the resignation of Miss J, Hempleman, mistress at Kyle, was received and accepted. The Ashton mistress was granted a month's leave of absence, owing to ill health. The appoint ment of Mrs Smith as sewing mistress at Elgin was approved. The Wakanui Com mittee wrote, enquiring whether the Board intended to allow she master any help. It was agreed that the oase would be met by the appointment of a temporary monitor and tbat the Board be recommended to ad here to its decision with tegard to removal of mistress. A letter was received from a Mount Somers resident, drawing attention to tha case of a boy who, though nine years of age, had not attended school for as many month?. It was resolved to forward the letter to the Committee, and to rtqueßt them to say whether the facts were as stated, as, if so, an explanation appeared necessary. A letter was read from the local branob of the New Zealand Educa tional Institute, enclosing a resolution carried by the Asbburton section, and re questing the Board to discourage the prac tice of school committees publishing in spectors' reports. Mr Weston moved, •♦ That the letter be acknowledged, and the Board use its best endeavours to give reasonable effect to the wishes of the branob." The matter was discussed at ttomo length, and Mr Wes'an's motion finally carried.

News In Brief.

(There will be a trial of the Piano reaper and binder In the paddock at the Presby terian Manse on Saturday afternoon, at which the presence of farmers, etc, is invited. The trial will be conducted by Mr G K. Askin, the local agent for the machine.

LYDDITE SHELLS.

All lyddite sheila are equipped with percussion nose fuses only ; hence their exposion takes pace on impact m the following fashion :—The percussion fuze ignites a picric powdei exploder, which, m turo, ignites the bursting charge of lyddite, the detonation of the fuse and o? the two explosives inside the shell being instantaneous. The picric pow der exploder, we should add, is inserted m a recess left m the lyddite for that purpose. Lyddite shell is to some extent less barbarous than shrapnel exploded by powder, for, though wide spread, its death-dealing efleets are due more to air-concussion than to the wounding effects of the flying frag ments. In other words, m the case of a lyddite shell bursting ie a group of men, the grea ter number will be killed not by pii ees of the shell, but by the blow of the suddenly compressed air. It has been known to kill at a distance of 200 yds from its bursting point. The three batteries comprising the Howit zer Brigade at Woolwich who sailed m the end of November will find 10,000 rounds of five inch lyddite shells, each weighing 501bs, when they arrive out. A single shell falling into a compact body of the enemy will kill 300 men. Those it does not kill outright, it suffocates. The birds for for a mile round the battlefield fall to the ground, and even eagles and vul tures following the army and flying to windward drop as soon as they get a « whifi" of it,

CRICKET.

OTAGO V. CANTERBURY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christohurch, Jan. 4 The interprovincial cricket match, Otago v. Canterbury, began this afternoon m Lancaster Park. There was a very meagre attendance. A cold wind blew all day, but the wicket was m good order and Otago's poor batting display was unaccountable. Winning the toss they were all disposed of for 127 ; Baker 23, Johnston 18, Austin 18, } and Fisher 14, being the only men to reach double figures. Prankish was the most sue : cesßful with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 1 26. Canterbury has lost one wicket (D. Reese's) for 34, January 5 Rain fell this morning but the weather afterwards cleared, and the .afternoon was fine for the interprovinoial match Canterbury v Otago, which was resumed to-day. Sims and Ridley resumed their innings for Canterbury, and the following are the scores so far :—Otago, first innings, 127. Canter bury— D Reese, c Eokhoff, b Fisher 17; R Sitis, o Fieher, b Downes 31; A E Ridley, o Williams, b Eckhoff; W C H Wiglev, b Eckhoff 5 ; R harry, Ibw, b Downes 0 ; T T Coboroft, b Eckhoff S;FB Frankieh, b Eckhrff 3; F Wilding, c Gertdes, b Eckhoff 2; T Malone, b Downes, 0; J N Powke, noD out, 7 ; T W Reeae, sb Williams, b Eckhoff 0 ; extras 12 ; total 98

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

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

We often hear of a sensational bet being made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry, a bible-backed policeman to a pint of sheoak, a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and bo on. The art of betting is to win, and to win you must back certainties. Here is a tip: You back Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to beat a cough or cold every time. You'll always get home. No Johnny Arm strong about that.

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Hood's and Ayer's Satsaparilla 4s 8d bot Hops, loose. Is 4d, and Is 6d lb pressed Condy's Fluid Is sd, Lung Preserver 1 Bovril Is 9d &n<i 3s bottle Barry's Tricopherus Is 6d bottle Lieblg's Extract Meat Is 9d per jar Washboards, wood, lld, zinc Is 2d SUNDRIES. Aml[ 9 Tld brOOmß l 8 3d> l 8 6d * 1$ 9d * '^Ples 3d lb, Bibs le Fres£Gro«ndCoff Be|ls48 e|ls4d J l 8 6d and B^^Sta^^ - Full lUmstrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms ; Prompt ITott Cash with the Ordirs. No charge for packing cases," and all orders delivered free at railway station and within a two miles radius of Ashbarton, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHUIHB Wholesale and Retail Ageati for Nimmo and Blair'i Saedv ': ▼



I God m_bb the « God made the Country, Man made LIFE IN THE COUNTRY Cohni«y, Man madi the TowN/'-00-vp-. r thic Town '"—Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Life^in Town—but it comes more expensive chiefly— . ' THE REASON > Because~Pßic.ES are so much Higher m the f THE REASON WHY ? ) Country than they are m the Town. ( WHY P This is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they not only nd MUCH / OUR PRISES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN 1 MUCH CHEAPER ! { THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and * much wideb choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town bufc seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post ( ) s H m»Piw« » v t>™ T ZtZ BDT ) i^T POST! *»» NOTHXKG _C T A biAM (^ ) A2d STAMP. All that Ladies residing m places distant from Ohrlstoburcb, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write dowrj require menta as fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or JP.0.0.? and forward at once to us. ««Ssr, I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST IHS^ST Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the oustomer oame m 'person to our establishment and did her buying" at theroounter O U.R: S PiE OIA L " B" '' J JUST I 0F jTST) x™> mm & SUMMER. GWD3 |o=^ Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO IS' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Itc (for made-to-order Suits and Sin<sr'e &»-mints) have juat^ been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnPfmlhf Afivaflt 11/Q Latest No ttiii Newest Styles OfJtSblailf **lirdCllV6 Newest S sties Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Things, specially Shipped to ns by our London House, (139-141 Wool Exchange, 1.0.) O0B"GOOD ARE j ITK D«1 E IE S \ °UB G°OBS AEI Cheaper, Fresher, Cheapeb, Fresher, AND MCRI S TVLISH QWOtTT nSIWR T?AT> AND MOR« STYLISH than those Obtaik-1 SUUULDHWK FOR thanthosiObtain ablbS|in thbJCoun- —. —..-.««-..-». able m the Coun try. V PATTERNSI trt. W. STRANGE & CO. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRTSTCHUROH. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORB. A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited, ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38 Back Brochu Coßtumes excellent value New Millinery^ Call and see the new seise loly goods, 2a 3d, 2a 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to Ss tions of the. latest Millinery including d. Paris models m Hats and Bonnetts, to, TTTt 7TT- ~Z r~/ij i £ il Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black fc Navy Coating feeiges Is 4d, Is 6Jd metal i ia printß prints f rom 3id guru -18 lld» 2a 3d» ?8 IM- _te_ed to wash. Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, PitA, Corn New Laceß c B Corßetß| p D Corsetß and all flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. the beat makes from Is lid, Umbrellai, *^ — Sunshades from la upwards. Kid GHoveß all sizes la 6d upwards, Cycling -—: — ~— r~ T~, : Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and Men" Boater Hats great vamty *b lowest shades from 6d. possible price. _____ Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a boughb at lowest s tices, every pair big reduction m Borne market. guaranteed! A large stock of Linoleums and Floor oloths \\<* vian <s>x >c &rp eta, Brussels, from beat Englieh manufacturers, splendid < Tan3=itry Sjairej, also Blankefcs and value. Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m fall Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders, The Orescent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 103. M ELLO R'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, XS the Most RELIABLE House «*or GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim ii to give you the best value for littuTmonby. HONESTY is oui Polic We wil aot Guarantee youjan article unless we know it will give you] every (Satis aobion. One Trlal'iß all wejask—Our Goods Sell themselves. 19" Note the Address— X IVTIJ'T T /^\"O (BANORBD STBEETv ASHBUPIJ3>



__ CHURCH (SERVICES: ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. FRIDAV_7iS p m| Evening Prayer and Address ;Bpm, Choir Practise. SATURDAY — Feast of the Epiphary. 7 30 a m, Holy Communion. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPI PHANY. (January 7.) 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon. 3 p m-GREF NSTREET. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon E A WOODTEORPE, MA., Vicar NOTICE ToIfaRMERS AND~OmER3. THE PL&NO BINDER will be afc work m the Presbyterian Manse Paddock on SATURDAY afternoon, 6th inst. G. K. ASKIN, Agent Piano Harvesting Machinery. 1 13 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. nnF/NDRRS are invited for Acphalting JL Footpath m West Street, about 15 chains. Particulars may be obtained at ]ihe Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the Bth inst. CffAS. E. FOOKS, 111 " Borough Engineer. <^ TRAY ED — From Hackthorne, about 1 O Christmas, one Purebred Shropshire Ewe, with la nib at foot, both branded A m red. Tea Shillings Reward on return of same to THOMAS HARRISON, | 1 29 Hackthorne. i . t 1900. PIiNOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH, MRS F."MAKEIG t mHE Frist Term will begin on THUBS- X DAY, February 1. Wills Street, 1 27 Ashburton. GL MEDDINS, TeE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. /CORDIALLY invites Inspection of the \J following Seasonable Goods, without beiog pressed to buy :— PRESERVING PANS, BRASS AND ENAMELLED. Enamelled Goods, Gardening Tools, Koives, For kg, and Spoons, ) Ranges and Register Grates, Enamelled Mantelpieoes A.I. HARVESTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes and Handles, Machinery Oils ab Low Prices. MAS&EY-HARRIS REAPER SECTIONS, English make ; Low Prioe Agent for the Celebrated ROVEE AND CLEVELAND CYCLES. Oash or Terms. PHOTOGRAPHY. HAVING taken over the Premises known as Mrs Robottom's Studio, Moore Street, the undersigned will carry on the business of a Photographer, and hopes that by strict attention to business to merit) a share of public patronage. Noae bufc the Best Work sent out ENLARGEMENTS A SPECIALTY. Homesteads Visited Photos of Groups or Live Stock taken by the latest instantaneous process Teems—M odekatb Special Notice—For 14 Days Only, Por traits of Children under 5 years of age Taken Free of Charge at the Studio. Note Address— D. JONES, 12 210 The Photographer, Moore Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M., L R.L.C.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAR MO NY AND MANDOLINE. Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Peppermint: Cure for Coogbi and Ctoldi, is 6d



Wanted. A CONVEYANCE will Isave McConnkh, and Compton's Stables for the Long- j beach Bail at half-past six, sharp, this evening. 1 34 WANTED KNOWN-R. S. Bean begs to inform his Friends that he will j resume business on January 2ad, on his old site, next Bank of Australasia, where he will be glad to receive their Orders.—R. 8. Bean. 1 33 TO LET—A Three-roomed Cottage with Scullery m Havelock Street Wesr. Apply Miss Tvkton. 1 9 COXON'S Polishing and Stiffening Pow der for Shirts, Cuffs & Collars. Simplest and best ever placed before the public. To be had at John Orb & Co., East Street, and Shearman Bros., Burnett Street, Ashburton. Give it a trial. 1 28 "EW FRUITS at Jess than"Christchuroh Prices at Fletghbr Bros. Cash Sup ply Stores. Finest New Currants 51 per lb, New Sultanas 7d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 6d and 6£d per lb. Best Cane Sugasi 14s per 701 b bag or with Tea 133 3d per 701 b bag. DOL LS, Dolls", Dolls.—A large stooTjuit to hand, ex Matatuta ; all prices, very Cheap. Magic Lanterns and Mechanical Toys m great variety. Must be cleared to Take room for other good?.—H M Jonks j IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Keliab c Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the pound to every Buyer of threpence worth and over. Inspection m ' vited.—H O B rrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall, East Street. 11 20 ! E 1 - I ARCADE. HORSE FAIR THUBSDAY, JAN. 11, — 1900 — I WILL hold my Next HORSE^FAIR en the above date, E3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 12 114 Auctioneer. mmmmmmmt i m .in——i———^ PUBLIC NOTICEB "photo g haphyT HALM A & Co., EHOTOGBAPHBES, HAVE TAKEN OVER Ma Cooper's Stalio, Saunders' Building*, Ash burton, and will execute all branches of Photography at popular prices. Look AT This ! For the month of January we will do 3 enamelled Cabinets for 4s, 6 for 6s, 12 for 10a. We show proofs and guarantee satisfaction. All Photos delivered m a fortnight from the time of sitting. STUDIO ? SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. Note, the address and do not be misled. 132 GRAND ART UNION-Of Original Oi Paintings by Mr William Grebne of Timaru (under the auspices of the S.C ! Art Society). First prize, " Bringing m the Grain," value £50. Twenty five other prizps. Tickets 2*, to be obtained from Messrs H, M. Jones and J. Wilson. T. WAGBTAFF, Timaru, 1 22 Hon Sec. LEGAL. I BEG fo announce thai; I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street Trust and other moneys to lend, G. MARRIOTT WATSON, 114 Solicitor. PRIZE POULTRY.—For sale, cheap, to reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, Andalusian and Orpington cull chicks about three months old; as good as show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of this paper or Pelham yards, Peter Street. TO LET LARGE Double Shop m Jubilee Build ings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Low rental. Apply HENRY STEPHENSON, Aahburton or DEARSLY & LANE, 1 30 Christchurch. BPKOIAL KNTBY. " SATURDAY, January 6. A QUANTITY of Furniture, comprising Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Bedsteads and Mattresses, Dresser, Sewing Machine, Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Garden Tools, Carpenters' Tools, Portmanteaux, Olothing, etc., etc. Without reserve. 131 H. STEPHENSON,



- 25 000 — COO it life ©(ifel^li BANCEB IN USE IN THIS COLON* THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i» no settingTrequiked. Witb Stove Flpe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BRE A.D BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Pollen are large and B ij en id REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; ""■ 'aw • m Sold by all I roc mongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from * the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH FND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN,



CANTERBURY WaR FUND. GIGANTIC DISPLAY AT LANCASTER PARK, Christchnrch, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 190» Commencing at 6.39 p.m, WHEN THE GROUND WILL BE BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED. The Moab Stupendous Organisation Ever Gob Together m the Oolony. Everybody United m thia Great Effort. ALL THE VOLUNTEERS OF OHRISTCaURCH, Including the Champion Artillery Team, The Fire Brigades Caledonian and Other Societies All the Cycle and Athletic Clubs The Garrieon, Stanmore, Woolston, EngU neer.a and Pipero' Banda. THE FEAST OF LANTERNS. Grand Procession of 2000 Cyclists, all deco rated with Handsome Chinese Lanterns. THE MOST ENCHANTING SOENE EVER WITNESSED IN NEW ZEALAND. Complete Programme m Monday'a|Paper, KNTEIEB for the following Programme of CYCLING EVENTS, open to all Cyclist*, CLOSE with the undersigned on SATUE- I DAY:- | COMPOSITE RACE—Prizas £1 10a and 15a; entry Is 6d aLOW RACE— Prizes 15* and ss; entry Is. OBSTACLE RACE—Prizes Us and ss; entry Is IMPETUS RACE—Prizas 15« and ss; entry Is PURSUIT RACE—Prize £4 and 2a 6d team. F. D. KEBTEVBN, 1 26 Hon. Secretary. T. Bullock. SMALL Hhop, with two rooms nttaohed, m Burnefct Street. Rental 7s 6d per week. t. bullock " shekFcountry "" ashburton gorge SOIB ACHES 3018 Being R.S. 31832, 31833, 31834, and tbera. This property nob having been sold by auction, offers are invited for the pur chase of same. T. BULLCOK. VISIT "The Corner" for the best assortment of Cheap Christmas Cards. —NOBTHCOTE AND HEFFOBD. " A SH3SURTON~— A'body "kens that XIl. Scotchmen drink M'Kenzie's Hondai* Lanka Tea, because it saves the quid siller, an' gangs faur, Messrs Shearman Bbosj recommend it.



It Is Perfectly Sellable 11 We have sold many different cough remedies, bub none has given better satis faction than Chamberlain's," says Mr Charles Holzhauer, Druggist, Newark, N. J. "It m perfectly safe and can be relied upon m all caeca of coughs, colds or hoarseness. Sold by Aabtrartoo Drag Go. Frioei 3s,