Misses J and D Lill, R Stoddarfc, and E Watsoß, Master Wilfred Lill and G H B Lill. Mr Watson, schoolmaster, distributed the prizes> Every scholar received f hanc lome book, a present from the eomtnitteti. Special prizes were given »*> follows :— Sewing—Standards VI and VII. Lily Wat son 1, Lizzie Chapman 2, Violet Rowell 3 Standard V—Connie Jory 1. Standard IV —Elsie Watscn l t Ka'y Maokay 2, Stand ard 111 and ll—Lily Qaborr.o 1, Fanny Chapman 2. Standard I—Ediih Watson 1,

Primer cla»sea~Frances Mackay 1, Give Watioa 2.

Votes of thanks were proponed by Mr W T Lili to Mr Watson, seconded by the Rev J D Jory ; by Mra Grigg to Mrs Watson, sawing mistress, seconded by Mrs Gruyburn ; by Mr Watson to Mesdnmes Griug and Grayburn,for judging the sewing, seconded by Mr Harding.

WESTERFIELD.

From our own Oorretpnmlitnt A good many eventa of one kind and another kave taken place at Wester field since it wu firat nettled, but until Thursday last wt never had a marriage solemnised in the place. On th*t day, however, a very in'er eatiag wedding took place, the ohief actors concerned being Mr David Feehney, of Lyafc, and Miss Annie Stone, of Marauui. The wedding ceremony took place at Marsf.ui homestead, the residence of the bride's parents, and will long be remembered by the Dumeront guests as one of the red letter daye of their existence. The clergyman who tied the nuptial knot was the Rev Mi Blakietoo, The bridesmaid was Mka Alioe Stoae, sister of the bride. Mr J Eeehney, brother ot the bridegroom, acted »s best rnin. Af:er a sumptuous breakfast had been parfcikeu of, Mr Blaki&ton proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom- This was replied to in concise terms by the bride groom Mr T MawHon proposed the health of the hr desmaid. Mr Hanmer proposed thn health of fh«s bride and bridegroom* parents, Ixih of which toasts were acknow ledged The ladies' d reaaeß were very pretty and something to be remembered. As the amusements of tho evening which followed this wedding were of a similar nature to memt others of their kind, and as you some times objeot to my style of particularising ■nch matters, I will omit them in this instance, There ii one thing, however, which I would like to say a few words about, and that is the great change for the batter which ii observable in connection with the manage ment of proj,e:ties about Westerfield since their present owners have taken possession of them, Lst it be understood that your correipondent has lived in the dietriot con stantly ever since 1874, and therefore knowa A good deal about* how things have been moving alone A look just now at Mr T Mawsoii'e O»k Flat estate tells its own tale, It toils that after it had been botched about for many years, it had the good fortune to fftll into the.haada of such competent men as the Mawson Brothers. It has now become the property of Mr Thomas Mawson alone, and everyone will wish him long life on it. Weaterfiild proper—that is, the homestead block of the old Weafcerfield station—has changed hind? pretty otten. It is to be hoped that Mr Roberts, the worthy gentle man who owns it now, will have better luck with id, Maranui, the scene of the late marriage rejoicings, has passed through the hands of six or seven before Mr Stone bought it, bob it never haa with any previous owner t»eea go well managed as it has been by Mr Btoae. I have nob seen Lyatt of late years. This estate belonged formerly to Mr Bomer vilie bat has now become the property of the Messrs Fechney, whose ancestors lived ia tho land "wh<sre Bruce once rued tho nurtlftl ranko, and shook hia Oirrick spear." Mr D Fechney who lives at Lyatt, has the belt wishes of all his neighbours, who wish for him and his young wife a happy new year and many of them.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

Activity of the Boars.

lancers Repulse!

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Received Wakapnaka Dec 29, 91 a tn, This Office 10 22 a m London, Bee 28

Lieutenant Colonel H M Grenfell, who is following an invading column of seven hundred Boers under Command ant Kruitzinger, reports that the in vaders constantly retired when pressed. They ultimately made a detour and abandoned their Maxim guns and c»rts. The Sth Lancers attempted to outflank the enemy but failed, and sus tained eight casualties. The wounded Included Lieutenant Lord Hamilton, Temple, and Black wood. Kruitzinger captured sixteen members of Brabant* Horse

A big commando with 160 waggons fain Vryberg district; trekking west ward, and crossed the railway at Brus sels siding south of Vryberg

. Two hundred and seventy Boers crossed the line at Saltpan

A force of police at Bokshurg gal lantly held two hundred Boers at bay, repelling their attacks till reinforced from Johannesburg, and the enemy retreated

General Colville Refuses to Resign

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Received Wakapu&ka Dec 29, 914 London, December 28 When Major General Sir H E Ool villo was ordered home from South Africa in July last shortly after the capture of the Irish Yeomanry at Lindley, an enquiry was held by the War Office, which resulted in his rein statement in command of the Infantry at (Gibraltar. Sir Evelyn Wood acting commander in chief, now requests General Oolville to resign, but he declines to do no He in returning to England. The limes suggests the seriousness of Mr Brodrtck overriding the decision of the Marquis of Lans downe, former Secretary of War unless fresh evidence has been obtained, Justifying such a step

Wellington, Deo 24 1 hreo invalided troopa returned by the $>»panul this morning, namely J J Raynes, Auckland, aod Henry Sutherland, Dunedin, both of the First Contingent, and John F Oollins, of Palmeraton North, who j >ined the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. The men were driven to the acting Pr«rnier'a office, where Mr Ward welcomed then:.

Fearful Typhoon.

United Press Association—By Electiic Telegraph- Copyright Sydney, December 29: Early in the month New Britain was visited by a hurricane, lasting for three days, doing inatnenee damage to pocoanot and other plantations and buildings, GoyerDUseat and others, The wharves were demolished, the mission launch Kingfisher and three lighten were wrecked, and many boats driven ashore and smashed. Two lives were lost and two persona severely injured. Port Darwin, Dec W. Details are to hand of the typhoon at f&oaro and the loss of the American prui ser Yosemite, The storp w»» tbe

worat; ever experienced, houses were wrecked and crops ruined. It is feared that unless relieved the people will die of starvation. Tn the early part of the storm, five of the Yosemite's crew were attempting tofindshelter,when the boat capsized, andth y were drowned. The Cruiser dragged her anchor bumped on ft reef and knocked a hole in her fore compartment, carried awny her rudder post, and damaged her propeller, She *vaa then driven a hundred miles to sea and kept afloat for two days with the greatest exertions. A passing vessel took off the crew who scuttled the. vessel bt fore leaving and she sank

Big Gun Accident

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(Received Wakapuaka Deo 29, 121pm This Office 12 48 p m Sydney, Dec 29 While the Royal Horse Artillery were practising with blank ammunition, a breach block blew oat, and four men were injured. One is believed to be seriously hurt. No details are to hand,

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

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Received Wakapaaka Deo. 29, 9 24 am, This office 110 #m London, December 28 Maj ir-Gfneral Cummins with 1100 men, two guns, aiid a pom pom, are stationed at Yangstun protecting the railway against the Boxers.

SKATING DISASTER

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Received W-kapuaka Deo29, 924 am 1 his office II 0 a m New York, Den 28 A skating disaster occurred at Des moinps, in Towa, Fifty one children wefe skating on the river, when the ice broke, aud forty-nine were drowned.

Home and Foreign

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(Received Wakapuaka Deo 29, 9 24am This Office 110 am London, Dec 28 T; c total deaths from the receif arsenic *1 beer poisoning were eighty five.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Blectrio Telegraph Wellington, Dec 29 The Papaniii brought 162 passengers, of whom 96 have coma to the colony for the first time and intend to settle. Mr Ward haß cabled to the Premier, ask ing him to urge npon the Australian Governments, that there is no need for them to wait for the Commonwealth Government to adopt a reciprocal rate, co far as the admission of New Zealand letters at a penny !b concerned QJhe Secretary of State has cabled at fol lows to the New Zealand Government :— " Her Msjeßty's Government desire to express their grateful thanks for the prompt and generous response of your Govern ment to Lord Kitchener's request. They would have been glad of affording an opportunity of active service for the Queen's Maori subj 'eta, who have so often proved their soldierly qualities and courage, but political considerations peculiar ito S uth Africa, render it impossible. In cons'quenceof this message. Government will form the 6th Contingent strictly on the|lines on which previous contingents were formed ! CUBISTCHUROH, DdC 24 The tennis championships were continued to-day. Men's handicap singles first grade, R D Harman beat T Sutcliffn, H A Paiker beatJ N Collins, J A Paacoefc beat T Seay 1 New Plymouth, December 29 The Tatanaki Htrald s correspondent writes that a Maori named Sidney Hoekau was drowned on Friday afternoon at Cipe Egmonfc. A party of four M-oris were fish ing in a canoe and Hoekau, who was steering fell overboard. The canoe filled and cap sizsd, but the others reached the shore safely

Little River, Dec 29 The regatta started in Bplendid weather and smooth water; Reeuits—Canterbury 1. Arahomo (W»nf?anui) 2, Star (Wellington) 3. Canterbury took the lead at the BUrt, held throughout, and though challenged in the first mile by Aramoho, won by a clear length. Dukedin, December 29 Ab a meeting of the Patriotic Committee to consider Porter's telegram, it was decided to afford any assistance to the officer com manding, he might require. At the same time he did nob feel called upon to afford any financial assistance, as it was under stood the men were being equipped at fcha expense of the Imperial Government, and the committee's funds are not now avaiSoble for such purposes having been vested in trustees for a definite purpose, namely the relief of the sick and wounded troopers and their dependents. Otherwise they would give all assistance to enrol men

A SAD END

Strictures of a Jnry

United Press AB»ociation—By Eleotrig Telegraph Christchttrch. Dacember 29 An icquest was bold to-day on the body of Henry Nee. 1, found drowned in a creek near the city. The evidence showed that he had been drinking heavily for a week, and wan dismissed from hie employment) in const qaenoe. His son took him co the hospital as being on the verge of delirium tremens, bub be wag refused admission, as the hospital did not take such onsen. He was given mediolne, which he took, but daring Thursday night he kit the house. Next day he was found drowned i in a BtnaH creek,face down, in three inches of water. A verdict was given of * Found Drowned,' and that there was no evidence to show how he got into the water. A rider wai added calling the attention of the Govern ment to the crying need for the establishment of Inebriate Homes in the nwn centres of the population of the colony. The foreman of the jury said s—• Had the man been ad mitted to the hospital and attended to, It would probably have saved his life. He was simply turned out) on the road by the hospi tal authorities and went to his death.'

THE ABBBURTON GOARDUfI , SATURDAY, DECEMBEH 29, 1900



0. Maoncs, P. Pa*»rson, rredginp Expert Member Stoc and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO Gold Dredging Brokers, i 203 High Sln.et, Ohriatcburob Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West) Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Ea% Ashbnrton Re resentative



WANTED I7OR Sale—Empty Cases.—Apply this . rffioe. 12 239 fTIHR weather being so unfavonrabe 00 X Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will call again with presents for the New Year, at, the Misses Page"s. 12 231 T>RIMITIVB Methodist Church—Service* XT to-morrow as follows. Morning—Mr H Habdlks ; Evening—Rxv R Rajnk. Special 20th Century discourse at night I 12 247 BARING Square Wesieyan Church.— To-morrow's services — Preachers : Morning, Mr J Hayman; evening, Rev T Foe. . 12 246 NEW YEAR PRESENTS^-A great variety of Leather and Fancy Goods, suitable for Presents and Souvenirs, useful and ornamental, imported direct; lowest prices, with quality combined. New Year Garde, chaste, simple, and beautiful in design, New Books, Animals, and Maga ziofs.—H M Jokes T7*RKSHGroper, Moki, Orayfii,h,Blue Cod, I and all kinds of fresh Fish. To-night. Poultry of ail kinds —J H Jewitt, op.pr- Bitp Matl Gffioe, Te'erhonp 96. RS ALCOKN is n w showing beautiful RBFortmont of mw Millinery new Mantles, new Drees Goorp, new Silka etc., in the enlarged prf misee, Ladies and Children's Pinafore-, Apron?, and Underclothing in stock and made to order. GKT your Lawn Mowers sharpened at the Eclipse cycle works, Tanored Street, West. *



SAY BOYS-Where do you buy your boots 1 The b si and cheapest) are at D Stock's. WANTED KNOWN.—Mason's Preserv ing jars pints 4* lid quarts Si! 61 | gallons 6a 9d per d< 7,mi lib jam jars 2s 91 per dozen 2ib jttn ]<.xb 3a 9d per dozen Preoerving pans brass and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at P etcher Bros 11 182 NE WL AND Methodisi Church Anniversary — Tomorrow, December 30. Preachers-—Rev R Rai.vk, Morning ; Mb G Leadley, Evening, 6 30. Anniversary Tea and Public Meeting on THURSDAY, January 3. Tea at 6 p m Public Meeting, 7,30 12 245 NEW Year's Day-Primitive Methodis 1 Sunday School Picnic ; Excursion to Beach ; two tractions ; leaving Church at 330; Return tickets (hob water provided) Is, children, 6i. Concession in families. Rebate on tickets already cold 12 244



f j Big Bargain Sale at DUNCAN &Uo's L (■ oted Oeap Cash Drapers) is an Al success. The unanimous verdict of buyers is that) ws *\vq far better value than the Christ church Drapers—this ia Bob surprising when you consider the tremendous expenaee, and the large staff of starched gontletr.en they have to maintain—The secret of I'uncan & Go's success are small expenses, and boing direct cash importers, are enab'ed to sell much cheaper, than the larger and more showy establishments. Come and judge, ar.d compare prices,—DuNCAN&Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tancred Street. Dress* miking done economically and well. BIG Bargain B>iie of Drapery and Cloth* ing at Duncan & Co's, Cheap Cash Drapers. Undernotcd are quoted a few \ plums ; not room for more— Men's Brown j Oottou Drawers Is 6d j merino do Is 6d ;! do socks 6d; strong working shires 2i 3d ; white do, slightly soiled 2* lid ; eilk stripe tennis do 3a 6d ; tweed colonial trousers 5a lid; moleskin do 5s 61; denim do 3s 4£d ; sac suits 25b 6d ; elastic braces 1« ; boys' j linen collarß 3 for Is ; men's white handker- i chiefs 4p ; colored do 6d ; only to be had at I ok can & Co's, Cheap Draper.*, Tancred Street. | AJNIED Known—That what we do j we try to do well. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Hummer Outfit; and, Ladies, rsmetnber it before fitting up your Boys for the holidays- Mitchell and Turner



WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received a large stock of fathion able Rummer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latent French Goods, and invites the Public for iuspection. J. M. being the only reliable md practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and moat fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Aehburton. WANTED KNOWN—Duchess Tea re duped to Is 10 j lb or la 8d by 51b tins or Is 7d by 101b tins. Further reduced by half chett Golden Tipped Orange Peko same price an Duchess at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores Sole Agents. 11 184 TXT ANTED KNOWN—Juit arrived Peak VV Frean &Co bfoouita in following varieties: Cafe Noir, Cream, Sandwich, Choc o'ate, Fingers, Wavilets, Venice, Wafers, Florence Wafers, etc, at Fletcher Bros 11 183



HOLIDAY SUITS—I have a large stock of Men's, Youths', and Boye' Suits, made to my orders, spacial finish for wear, Btyle, »nd appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in best style, fit guaranteed. Gents', Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety, at ROHBET ALCORNS OURB>O'B and Bhoea sell themselves have a look ut D Srocic's prices. ■VTITAI^TED KNOWN.—Fines!) roller V\ flour 2001b bag 14s—1001b bag 7a 6d 501b 3s 10d 25ib 2s or 81b Is—Bran 3b 3d bag Sharps 5s 3d Rook' Salt 5s 6d at Fletcher Bros Caßh Supply Storrs 11 1 WHY pay middlemen's profits when yoa can buy direeb from the manufac turers— Fclipse Cycle Works Tanored Street Weßt T7OUR REPAIRS are done at once at D X J-tock's C*Bii Boot Store.



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores: Weßb Street, Ashburton. TjWERY Description of Farmers' Jdj Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware | Saddlery, Cornsacks, I Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. j Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all grain plaoed in our bands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care fui to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere* WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do wall to call on us fer particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaoui „ 10SI „ Chert aey  1958 m Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbura „ 276 •> m •• 574 ,s Waterton «, ' W. F» GIBSON, Manager



TO LET SHOP^with double frontage, conveniently situated on the south side of Burnett Street' 3) BULLOCK Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with » Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Out this oat and show your Ironmonger.) "36 """ took© New Venus



frikdlander Bros, ltd THRESHING PLANT FOR SALK TT7E vl»ve » Firßt-c!a«i Thretihing Plant for sale, complete and in good working orer FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd Tonaers, ANAMA ROAD DISTRICT mENDERS are Invited for carting about X 2600 yards of Gravel for metalling a portion of the Mayfleld-Valetta Road. The pacifications may be seen at the *' Mail " Office, Ashburton, or ab the residence of Mr Murdook Moßae, Mayfield North. Tendtri, addressed to the undersigned, to be sent la not later than noon on tht Sad January, 1901. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 172 Chairman Anatna Road Board. ; ~~~~ T UJ N D E tt 8, ~ HHENDERS are invited for addition* to X Ashburton O!ub. Plans and specifi oatiom at my office. Tenders close Janaary sth, 1901. ; Lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. i i B BIRD, 12 20* Architect ; — ■ TENDEKS; i rpENDERS are invited by the Hampstead X Town Board for forming aboi:t 21 chains of road on Reserve 1261. Tenders with deposit of £2 to be addressed to the undersigned, and left; at the Board's Office by noon on THURSDAY, January 3rd, 1901. The lowest or «Dy lender not neceswily accepted. Plans, etc, at Mail Office. GW ANDREWS, Chairman Hampstead Town Board. 12 229 aiNW/LD DOMAIN BOAED mFNDKRS are invited for leasi.g 64 X Acres Tinwild Domain. The Land is sown in grass and rape ; rape ready to tat off Oonditione mvy be seen at my Office, where Tenders are to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, January 11, 1901. A A FOOKS, 12 226 Secretary Domain Board Public Notices. TO THE LADIES. NEW YE&B'S DAY SPORTS AT TINWALD. fTIHE Committee of the above Sports have X devoted the sum of £5 for Toys, Lollies *c, which will be distributed gratis to the Children. Roll Up 12 24 LOST. LOST from Rakaia—One Bay Gelding, Hack, about December 14tb; white snip on nose, scar on near bind leg, blemish <if front leg ; had cover on. Reward, £1. W CROMIE, 12 241 Rakaia. THE CAMERBURY FROZEN MKAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING



D, THOMAS _ , rakaia sale j THIRSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1901. MF DAVID THOMAS has receivtd instructions from Mr J. Murphy tc Sell *t Rakaia, on the above date, viz r— The Perpetual Ltaae of 20 Acres, ring fenced, with two roomed Cottage, being Reserve No. 1466, Lot 1 and 2, Block 406, Overdale, Rakaia. 12 223 D. T POM AS, Auctioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE. BATURDAY,"January 5,1901 ORANGE HALL AND BRICK SHOP DTHOftf AS has received instructions from the Trustees of the Orange Society, Ashburton, to sell by Auction, as above:— The ORANGE HALL, together with Brick Shop tenanted by Mr W J Adams, plumber—the whole faithfully built of briok with stone facings The Land la in a first claaa politico, and containa full £ arre, fronting on Burnett Street, A»fc burton Sale at 2 pra Terms at sale Anyuue wishing to inspect can do* so by applying to Mr W Patterson, lessee of the Hall D, THOMAB, 12 202 _____ Ashburton.' AROADK I HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18,1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be htld on the above date, for which I am oow receiving entries* D. THOMAS, 12 213 . Auctioneer. Government Notices? NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS METHVEN LINE TRAIN SERVICE FROM the 3rd January, 1901, the tim table for the Methven line on THURSDAYS will be:— A.M P.M A M P.M Rakaia, dep. Methven, 1010 7.5 dep. 6.50 5.35+ Lauriiton, Lauriaton dep. 11.0 7.55 dep. 7.27 6 8 Methven, Rakaia, arrive 11.35 8.30 arrive 8.10 6.50 t From Ist February the times of this train will be—Methven depart) 5 25, L^uriston 5.53, Rakaia arrive 6 40. The train hitherto running on Thursdays from Rakaia to Methven at 12.20 p.m. will not run. 12 238 BY ORDER. A PPLIOATIONS are invited from Steatn l\. ship Owners, stating the SUBBIDY that would be required for a TWO <2) YEARS'SERVICE between New Zeahnd, West Ans'ralia, and South Africa The Steamers would rrquire to be 3000 to 4000 tons register, and to ha\e suitable Refrigerating Accommodation for the conveyance of Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce 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 Z°a'and about ONCE EVERY SIX (6) WEEKS, ateamers nailing al 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 Fremar.tle, Wesiralia. and thence to Durban, East London, Port E';z\. beth and Capetown It is necessary that the draught of steamers when loaded should be stated, as ib is desirable that it should be such as would enable them to enter South African Ports and proceed to the usual wharves In computing the aubsidy required, it would be a condition that the rates of freight upon all cargj should not exceed those ruling between the colony and London by the ordinary steamship lines The lowest or any ofier will not necessarily be accepted Applications, addressed to the Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Wellington, will be received up to the thirtieth (30th) JANUARY, prox. BY ORDER. Auckland, 7th December, 1900 12 83 ' SI ILL ADVANCING. CBAIGHBAD & BERBYMAN HATE just opened out, ex a.a. Paparoa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn at Home, Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers eueh a splendid range of new materials of guaranteed qual ty and stylish 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 Christchurch or other cities. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., this season Customers would do well to place their orders early as C. & B. have already a large Dumber of suits on the books promised before Xtnas. 11.140 G. MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al In Quality and Cheap. H ARVESTING TOOLS & MATER lAXS. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handled, Reap Hooka, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &z, i ' ~~~~ CARPENTERS 1 TOOLS. Now Landing—AH Kirsds of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disston's Sawa at reduced prices. You are invited to call and inspect RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agent for Shacklock's, Scott's, Babn ingham's and Stobrier's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, Including ;—■* New Easy,' * Pastime,' Orescent,' f F & N,' and »Philadelphia.' Address— | Barney Street, opposite Arcade,



NOTICE Is hereby given that an extra ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, Chriatoburcb, on FRIDAY, 11th January, 19tl Business j— To cor>firm the following resolution, paased at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 20bh December, 1900:—" That the nominal capital of the Company be increased from £75.000 to £100,000 by the creation of 2509 additional shares of £10 each, and that auob additional aharei be inued by the Directora when and upon auch terma as they ahall deem fit." I. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchnroh 20th December, 1900. 12 IS ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. SUNDAY 'AFTER CHRISTMAS (Dec 30 h) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion lla m—Mating, Litany, and Sermon 2.30 p m —Children'a Service 4 p m—Holy Baptism 6.30 p m—Evensong and Sermon Subject)• The Cloae of the Century, a Retrospect The Offertories throughout the d»y will be devoted to the Church Misaion Fand R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar WANTiSD &NOWIT I HA YE a splendid variety of ' fancy Chocolate Boies just to hand, both useful and ornamental. Please call and insject. Frexh Toffies and Candies, English and French Chocolates and Confectionery alwaya in Stock, Ices, Strawberries and Cream, Hot Pies and Light Refreshments always ready. A fresh supply of local and Island fcuita arriving daily. H A FLOWER, 12 Confectioner & Fruiterer, East St TINWALD RACING CLUB. The following are the handicaps for the athletic eventa :— 100 Yards Handicap—A S Heweon sor, H Milliohatnp 3yds, T Nolan 3yds, W Campbell syds, M McGoverin syds, R B Johnston 7yds, H McKenzie 7yde» E Godfrey 7yda, W Calrncreaa 9yda. 150 Yakds Hahdioa?—A S Hewaon acr, H Milllchamp syds, W Nolan syda, W Campbell Byds, M MoGoverin Byd«, R R J»hnaton llyda, H McKeczie 11yds, E Godfrey 11yds, W Cairncroaa 14yds. _ BOARD. A PPLIOATIONS are Invited for the Jt\. position of Probationer at the Hospital, which will be received at the County Oounoil Offices, Aahburton, up to 4.30 on 7th January, 1901. Chosen Candi dates to comply with the Hospital regu lations- No application from a Candidate under 21 years old will be considered; By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Afthburton, December 11th, 1900. 12 130 ASHBURTON " ~~~~ PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancrcd Street, on THORSPAY, JAN. 8,1901. From 7 30 to 9 p,m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. XMAS and New Ymt e»rde|ftnd Dolls in great variety at Msa Alcobn'b, alio a varied auortment of artlolea including Netdlt Work suitable foe pre*enU, AU the QD«ya offered %% ooninal prloai 6o olwr, 0|



FOR SALE, /"1OTl?AOE section on Moore Street W«t, V^ nearly opposite the Farmers Co-opera tive premise*, che property of Mr Joha Graham, who h»e removed to Inveroargill, and withei to dispose of it forthwith. Sec tion No 70, containing i acre. In addition to the cottage, there is al»o a stable at lh« back. Apply to ______ T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE "YTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ 1 V ated at, the corner of Caes and Moore Streets, ami being part of Town Sections 00 and 101 0? BULLOCK, _____ Dwelling of five rooms with verandah and sonHery, centrally situated on the south side of Moore Street. Possession oan be given after (Thursday next, 29th inst __ T BULLOCK FOR SALE. SHEEP FARM OF 1252 IS 1252 SITUATED abont four miles front a Bail* way Station, divided into eleven paddocks, good Farmhouse of t rooms, Scullery and Pantry, Stable, WooUhed, Sheep Yard*, and Dip. Well watered with County Water Races. Full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK. TO LX T. DWELLING of Six Rooms, also stable, together with 2 Acres of land fronti' g Charles Street, Allenton, and near the Woollen Factory ; rental In 6^ per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent BUILDING Sites as follows :—T.S 79 £ acre Cox Street East good land, 818 acre AUken Street T BULLOCK FUR SALE HO ACRES 58 PERCHES (\Q UO ACRES 38 PERCHES UO FRONTING Ford's Road, and being R S 21603, 21618, and 23368 with cottage and other improvements For full particulars apply to T BULLOCK *'UK SAJbJbi, BUILDING BITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Nob 1128, 1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the upper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for sections in the vicinity of there. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. Fjil particulars on application. __ BU__OCK I _ FOR SALE, Nice Building Site, fronting the Wakanui Road, juafc beyond the corner of the East Belt, being parts of Lots 42 and 43, contain ing about 1 Rood 20 Perches. Capital site for a private residence Apply to T BULLOCK TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at tha corner o? the Triangle, fronting Cass Street and Wakanui Road, leadirg to the Poat Office and Railway Station ___ T BULLOCK ASHBURTON. FOR SALE, "TTALUABLE Town Section No i2T ly \ V containing £ acre, Tpnored Street being the fifth section below Cass Street j good site for a dwelling house, having a northern aspect T BULLOCK. ~ TIJSWALII FOR SALE, /CENTRALLY situated opposite the \_J Railway Station, and adjoining the Hotel Property, Lot 42, containing 35 aerches D.P 91, fronting Graham's Hoad, ad adjoining the Hotel Property, with Cottage thereon. Very easy terms of pajmenb I Appl to OP BULLOCK i TU LIST, AT A. REDUCED BENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes. \J and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronting the Racecourse ; and the square Dwelling House of 4 rooms and scullery, together with about 4 acres of land: The whole to be let to sgood tenant at the low rental of £35 per.'annum. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent TT7" B ARK SHOWING THIS WEEK A SPLBNDIP LOT OF GOODS SUITABLE J?OR I CHRISTMAS NEW YSA.R PRESENTS INSPECTION INTITED ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. MONEY ON MORTGAGE?"* I HAVE a sum of £20,000 to lend on firsb olaas freehold Security of farm land at 4| per cent, in sums to suit borrowers JB" FERRIMAN fur sale. ~ ~~ I HAVE lor sa'e six fully paid up £10 shares in the Anhburton Permanent Building and Investment Society in one or more lots, g FERRIMAN ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS* CO, LIMITED TT7ANTED-A Caretaker for Aihburton Vf Yards. Balary-£75 per aunom and house. Applications to be sent to the Chairman of Directors, by 2 pm on DECEM BER, 51, off) ALBERT Roberts, Secretary. Address — Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Sooiery. 12 215 A LL, *«*?«*'s Preparation 0111*11!. w »hoo, and Beniftman nra-atJaJGoooß Stwekwper



FLETCHER BROS, ——DECEMBER PRICE LIST. New Season's Fruits for our Xmas Trade. WE bave juefc received oar new FRUITS per s.s. Delphic, and we can nj with confidence that they are exceptionally fine. We must apologise to eat Customers for charging such an exttaordlnary high price for Currants, but we ar compelled to do so, on account of the great shortage in the currant crop taitjr only 50,000 tons instead of 150,000 tons ;or only one third of she usual quantity. Currant* are quoted in tie London market afi 112 a per cwt, or Is per !b ; so the New Zealand price for this article is not extortionate* A CAREFtJL PERUSAL OF THE PRICE LIST WILL PAY YOU. Finest new Currants ... Bdperlb Fittest New Sal tan m ... Sdperlb Finest new Valencia Rasins 7d „ Good old Solbanas ... Td  Finesb New Muscatels .. Is & 1/4,, New Torkey Figa ... 9d „ Fine Muscatels 10a „ New Turkey FJg B ... lib box M Finest new Dates 6d. ■■„ New Cooking Figs ... 7dpe» New French Prunes ... lOd „ Dried Peaches ... 9d „ Good Stewing Prunes .6d&Bd lf Dried Apples .. 9d New Sicily AJmoads ... Is6d „ Dried Apricots ... lOd New Jordan Almonds ... 2s id „ Dried Pears ... lOd New Canned Fruita. 2|lb tins, Dried Nectarinea ... 10d „ Peaches, Pears, Apricots lOd pettlu New Preserved Ginger... 8d „ Extra quality Royal Taste Tinned Seeded Radns ... 9d M Peaches and Pears ... Is 01 „ New Mixed Peel New Dessloated Cocoa nut.., 7d „ Orange Lemon, Citron... 8i „ Crosse nnd Blaekwell'a Essences Finest Mixed Spice, lsd packets Lemon, Tanilla, etc., 9d per bottle Edmonds Baking Powder, 6o and lOd OolonialJEesencee, 4s per doz.; 5d per bot. New Barcelona Muts, 8d per 1b Walnuts, 8d per lb (Auckland No. 1.) Finest Cane Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bag 15s 6d j Brewers Crystals 3d per lb oi 701b bag 16s lid. Dnchefs Tea reduced to lslOdperlb, Isßd6lb tin, ot Is 7d lb by 101b tin. Golden Tipped Ceylon Orange Pekoe, same as Duchew SEASONABLE GOODS. 21b tinsCornpd Bcf ... Is Od per tin Kippered Herrings ... lOdpertl 2lb tins Corned Motion ... la 0d „ Herrings hi Tomato Sauce lOd „ lib t;nShe ( pTorgues ... Is 2d „ Sardines 4d, 4|d, 6d, B', Is 0* „ 2'b tin £heep Tongues ... 2s 2d „ Salmon, Alaska, 9d and lOd 21b tin Brawn ... lOd „ Salmon, Cocktail ... la Oi lib Oxford, Irish and Gei roan Lobßter ... ... H<J Sausages .., Is 3d  Frtsh Herrings 7d&Bd „ lib tin Camp »nd Picric Pie lß3d  Star brand Mullet ... 7d „ Cross andJßiack wells Pave, Is 3d per jar Cove Oysters ... .. id „ BISCUITS. PAT IST MEDICINES Fancy Lunch, 3£d lb by the tin or 3£d Bolloway's and Cockles Pills, is 3d by the lb per box CUeye Lunch, 3£d by the tin, or 3£d by Beechams andSlegeJs, Is4d per Lex the lb Pain Killer, Is 3d and 2s 3d per bottle Superb Wine, 6|d lb by tin or 6£d by lb fcteadman's Powders Is 2d per packet Vanilla V. me s£»b by tin, or 6Ad by lb Enos Fruit Salts, 3r 3d a bottle Rich Tea, 5d lb by tin or 6d by lb Mether Siegels Syrup. Is 9d and 2s 1U Peoples Mixed. 4d lb by lin or 4*d by lb a bottle Farcy Mixed, s£d lb by tin, or 6d by|lb;; St Jacob's OH, 2s 6d a buttle Desert, 9d lb by tin., or lOd \y lb Mdlins Food, Is 9d and 3a Garibaldi, s£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb Becgers Food, 1* 9d tin Sultanas, 6£d lb by tin, or 61 by lb Hood s and Ayer' Sarsaparilla, 4a 3d Snow flakes, 4|dlb by (in, or 5i lb a bottle Water, 4£d lb by tin. or 5b lb Himrods Asthma Care, 43 lid a tin Ginger Nuts, sid lb by tin, or6d lb Keplers Extract of Malt. 2 *6d Cocoanut, 7sd lb by tin, or 8d »b bottle Cracknels, Is Id lb by tin or Is 2d lb Pile Beans, Is 4d a box Peak, Frean o®, Bee Ointment, Is 4d abe x Cream Sandwich ... Is 4d per lb Senna Leaves, 2d OafeNolr ... ... Is 2d „ gaits 6cf dozen,- Cherry Cream ... ... Is 6d „ Wavelets ... .. Je 6d „ Macaroons ... ... 2s 9d  And all other Patents eqaallT Venice Wafrrs 2s 3d „ "4 J Neapolitan Waifors ... 2s 3d , reduced. Chocolate Fingers ... Is fd „ Florence Wafers ... 2s 3J „ CHEMTOALS. * SOAP. Mortons Ciesm rf T^ripr ... Is3dpcrlb Siilsttore. lOd bar llh box „ CartoiateSoda ... 3d „ MiLeod's Caundrine, 9d a bar 11bbix  Tanarle Acid ... lslOd „ Pawlicgs Bcm^siic, 6d bar 8s 6d box  ( itric Acid 3d cz. isJOd  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 „ Su!phur ... 6d Victory Soap, 6d a bar Sulphate ef Magnesia, 3d per cz. Flora Soap, 8d a bc-x Oalvert's Disirifecting Powder, 101 a Barilla Ash £oap. lOd a bar Caustic Soda. ... ... 8i per t Carbo'io Sand Soap, 5d a bar Chloride ef Lime Is Oi „ Toiler Soap, Pears assorted Tables French Chalk ... ... lOd per lb Tablets in abex, Is — Mar j arson's Soap, Is a box Tobacco—Juno, 5j lb ; Nailrod, 4s 6d lb[f Pears Unscented, 6d a tablet Derby. 5s 6d ; Golden Eagle, [6a|; Brown Windsor, 10 tablets for 1 Noßegay, 6s. Clnave's Shaving Stick?, 9 i each Sago, Tapioca, Rice, 2|d lb ; 51b Is Marmalade, Keille: s, lib tin 8d Washing Soda, Id lb Crosse and Bisckwell, lib jars 10d Corn Flour from 2|d lb 2ib Is 8d Sauces—Meliors, &k*i and Is 3d a bottle J*m, St. George's, lib tin 4j 6d dozen Our Own, oland 9d sdatln Colonial Worcester, 3 bot. for Is lib tin Raspberry 6d a tin Lea and Perrin's, 1 4^& 2J> a bot, 21b tin Plum, B|d a tin Tomato Sauce, 9d afbottle 2ib j sir Psfrpl my. If. €6 » jsr Chutney^Sance,|lod^a bottle 21b j ats Ikr; eic CctttUnv. It Sdisr Brass and Enamelled Iron Preserving Pans in |great| Variety at Low Prices. Mason Jars, Pints 4s lid, Quarts 5s 6*, Half Gallons 6s 9d, lib Stone Jsm Jara 2« 9d, 21b oitto 3s 9d. Jelly Jars, 2 and 3in a l est ; also Mason improved Preserv ng Jars, Lightning Jarß, and Gilchust Jars. JELLY TUMBLERS FROM 2s gj PER DOZBI TUMBLERS. TUMBLERS. B TUMBLERS of all sizes and qualities, I§SES2dB suitable either for family or hotel use. ■("*'"^"^^Bf TERMS :— Prompt Nett Caßh with the Ordcra. No charge for p»ckiDg cases, and all Orderi delivered free at the Railway Station or within a two mile radios of Atshburtom Our Carts deliver orders in Tinwald on Mondavi. Wedneidavt. and Fridayn. ' l * FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STOrtEB, i Cash Supply Stores, E«st Street,' >.«hbnrton, and j Hfgh Street 1 0