THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

THE FEDERAL CUSTOMS. OCEAN GOING VESSELS RESIST. . GOVERNMENT. GIVES WAY, NEW ZEALAND PINE. PLACED ON FREE LIST. United Preen Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, Nov 20 The sealing up of vessels' stores by Ihe Federal Customs, and the charging of doty on stores, has been forcibly resisted by ocean going vessels. Several vessels, after their stores had been sealed, steamed outside the three mile limit and broke their seals, with the Intention of forcing the Federal Government to defend its position.' The Federal Government, however, has withdrawn from ifea position, and issued Instructions to revert; to the old method. Stores are now being issued aboard ships duty free. Melbourne, November 20 Mr Kingston has informed the House that the Government has de cided to place New Zealand pine for batter boxes en the free list. When twitted with the remission, he said that if it could be shown that the Common wealth possessed timber suitable for butter boxes be would gladly reimpoae the duty. Becelved November 21, 9.58 a m Melbourne, Nov 21 The duty on manufactured and un manufactured tobacco has been re duced by 3d, despite Government opposition

The Nicaragua Canal.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Washington, November 20 Americans generally favour the Panama Canal.

Paris, Nov 20 The Fvencfa newspapers opine that the Nfoaragua Oaml was recomaiended with a Flew of lessening the Panama Company's price.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold onrnoives responsible fot opinions expressed by our correspondents

THE DEPLORABLES AGAIN.

TO THE EDITOR. SlB, —We have for the last week been waiting for • the referecce on a kindred question' that yon promised us. We do nob J quite see why you should question the fact j thafc we have written "on our own." We think thab any school boy of average abili ties should be able to take up and deal with any matter of this sort referring to them selves. We regarded your Bible in schools leader as an insult to all Sunday school boys. We cannot read It in any other way, »nd we find that another of your correspon dents has read it in the same way; With regard to your old saw about *• sucking eggs," we neither know or are able to fiad out the meaning of It. Perhaps it might be the answer that we thought you had forgotten to give to our question. Anxiously awaiting your promised reference*—We are, etc., Thube Deploeablb School Chums. [We had some doubts aboub your bona fides, because we had nob previously met with " schoolboys of average ability," who would attempt to deal with & problem that our wiseßb Statesman cannot (solve—namely, how to accept Bible reading in schools, without destroying the national chatacter of our education nyetem Bub on examining your second letter wesne unmistakable signs of the work of the average schoolboy. For instance, * reference on, 1' any school boy—themselvss,' * neither—3r,' etc. So we can believe you are writing ' on your own,' As to the kindred cubjeot you a*k about, see our leader on November 12th, on' Lirrifcinißtn '—Ed.]

The State of the Dredging Industry.

Mr HE Easfcon, of Dunedio, who was oatrumental in getting the Mining Com mission set up, and who is leaving the colony for England, has addressed the following letter to the Press :—' I know that there Bra many people in this oolony, women included,, who are now paying oalla into companies that are doing nothing, and I am satisfied never will do anything, bub spend tho funds in their possession in directors' fees and office expenses, after which must come liquidation. It) is, therefore, the daty of the Government to look into these matters, and afford relief by compelling immediate liquidation, and thereby relieve the strain on those who hare not only parted wif-h their available eapib&l, bub mortgaged their homes sad life"policies to meet calls. Suoh com panies aa these have brought on a panic, and fti long as bhey are in exiatenoe genuine Bad grovel companies will sever see their real value, aa it ia well known that many people bad, and have to, sell their good stooks to keep worthless companies afloat. I would caution the public against being led away by alarming rumours about all dredging olaims, as the industry is undoubtedly a good one if worked on a sound basis. The public are ntfw In debted to tba Premier for promising amended legislation next session, It is, however, to be regretted bhab thia much required legisla tion did nob oome on las') session, and lam aomowhab surprised thab with the grave issues at stake it did not make the members feel thab the legislation required, such as ladioatei by the Premier ia of the very gravest Importance, The taxpayers of this country pay annually a large sum towards the keeping up of mining schools, eto, with a view to develop the mineral resources of the colony, bat this expenditure will prove nselosi to the oolony until the law prohibits the floating and carrying on of companies inch &a have been exposed. On my return to New Zealand I trust the promised and much required relief will be affected by the Government.

Agricultural Shows

United Press Association—By Eieofcrio Telegraph Wanganui, Nov2o There is fine weftfcher for the agricultural show today, and also a large attendance of the.public. Entries in all elasaea are very large. Arrangements were a little upset owing to heavy rama yesterday, and fudging was delayed a litblo this morning; Ciood Judges remarked that the exhibits of Lincoln cheep were the fluent yet eeon in the colony. Mesara J M Wflkle, W Wilson, and Donald Grant) are bo far the principal prize takers fe ehesp. Mr Jarvia (Falmere toD) ia the most Bucoeseful exhibitor in pigs, taking five firsts and four Beoonda. Blenheim, Nov 21 The attendance at the Marlborough A and P Awoclatioa'a Show yesterday was the iargeeb ever eeen on the grounde, and the gathering is regarded aa of historio impor tance in the annals of the province The gate takings amounted 'to 431{)4 t ' and it is Sstimated that over 3DOO peopla were on the grouode e The annual dinner wae held laet uight, and was an unprecedented iuooees, Ib was attended by about 100 people, oißoageii the chief epeakers were Hoa, 0 H Mills, Mr John Hoimeß, and Mr Bieseb, agricultural editor of the Canterbury limes, and the proceedings were of more than ordinary interest

Sporting.

WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING I Uuited Preaß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Hxjit Racecourse, November 21 The weather is rive overhead, but a strong northerly wind ia blowing across the course, which is in fairly good order. The attend ance is large. Results:— November Handicapi — Cornea and Indian Shot, dead heat, 1 ; Ai de Camp 3. All started. Dividends — Cornea £5 12s 6d, Indian Shot £6 15s 6d. Nursery Handicap—lmperator l,B*jah 2, Hamua 3. Scratched — Stepdaughur. Won by hall a length ; after a great rate. Dividends—lmperator, £2 8s ; Rajah £2 13s Wellington Handccap.-—CannieChiel 1, Tortulia 2, Kahuwai 3. Scratched—The Shannon. Tortulia led into the stroighb, bub Cannie Chiel passed her in the run home and won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Dividends— CannieUhiel 15s, Tortulia £114s„

The Dunedin Bookmakers' Cases.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Ddnbpin, Nov 21 In the ease against Michael Delahunty heard on Thursday l&at, in which defondanb was charged with frtquenting Kattray Street for the purpose of bookmaking, Mr Carew gave judgment this morning. He held that Delahunty'a presence there was for the purposes of bejting, and he ir flioted a fine of three pounds and costs, Harry Goodman was similarly fined. The in£ >rmatioD against John Burton was dismissed, owing to In sufficient evidence Mr Sim asked that the convictions against DaUhunty and Goodman , be drawn up immediately with a view to appeai,

Magisterial

ABHBUBTON—THURSDAY (Before C A Wray, Etq, S.M) CREATING A DISTtJRBANCH. Ben Allen was charged with disturbing the Salvation Army whilst they were con ducting an open air oorvice in East street? j After hearing evidence, hia Worthip made a fine of 40a or 14 days' imprisonment. He was also charged with disorderly conduct, and using obscene language, for which be was oonvicted and diecharged, CIVIL CASES. Friedlander Bros, Ltd, v H G Pmith; Judgment was given in favor of plaintiff by default, with coals. OLD AGE PENSIONS. After several Old Age Pensions had been senawed, the Court adjourned*

THE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

United Press Aasooiation—By Elccfcrio Taiegraph Cheviot, Nov 20 The correspondent of the Lyttelton Times telegraphs:—With reference to the sanding of children to Ohristohurch, I have ascer tained from the mothers here that they are disinclined to let their chi drsn go out of their eight. Ib would be a good plan if arrangements could be made to invite the mothers also. Many of the latter are willing and anxious that their children fchould go, bub do nob care to part with them. They have al! had a dreadful experience, and it would be a relief to some of them to geb away. They will rot be of much assistance to their husbands ia the work of restoring their homss until they recover thoir netve.

MORE SHOCKS FELT.

Wellington, 'Nov 2i The Postmaster at Cheviot; has telegraphed I to the Secretary of the Department this j morning that several sharp shocks have b;en felt since lam, the last ab 7 56. The j effect has bean to renew the apprehensions | of the people. Some email families are , leaving today for homos provided by sym pathisers at Chriitchufoh. Chribtchurcu, November 21 Renewed shocks of earthquake at (Cheviot have rearoused the apprehensions of the residents, about forty of whom le!t this morning. Mr Hall Jones haa arranged for free passes on the railway. The bridges will be repaired by the Government, and the crown lands ranger will spend several stays in the district ascertaining tha damage to Battlers houses and to roads. Me Hall Jones left; for Ohriatohurcb, and goes north by tonight's sfceamere

WESLEYAN SYNOD.

FINANCIAL SESSION.

i Ihe Wesleyan Synod resumod its sittings !in Christchurch yesterday morning, Messrs H M Jonea and J Orr were the lay represen tatives present from Aehburton. In a brief address, the Chairman (Dr Morley) heartily greeted the large lay representation. This was the first Synod of the naw century, and he hoped that lb would be one of the bast ever held. Dar ing the year two special gatherings had been held in connection with the Charch worthy of special note. At the Ecumenical Conference in London it was reported that there were over seven million members of the Church, and 24 million adherents, making a total ot 3i million attendants. This fact deepens responsibility. At the Brisbane Conference. Australasian returns ehowed 2000 churches, 640 ministers, 70,000 members, 500,000 adherents. On the mission field in the South Seas there were 37,000 members, and 138,000 adherents, With the exception of New Zealand, where tho Primitives hold out, Methodist Onion had been cossammated, and on and after the Ist of January, 1902, the Church woald be known as the Aus tralasian Methodist Church. He referred to the importance of Methodism taking Jts share in public affairs, especially in naval and military work, and stated that it was hoped by fhe General Conference tha*-. the Rev. H P Hughes would be able to visit the colonies during 1902. In Can-, terbnry < bete has been during the year an increase in members and Sunday school scholars. The balance sheet In connexion with , home missions for tho year showed an in come in the district of £494, and an expenditure of £136. The estimated Income for 1902 ia £513, the following being the various circuit assessments :— > Durham street, £120, Christchurch South £40, St Albana, £20, Papanui £13, Lyt telton £17 10i, Bpringston £25, Leeston £35, Kaiapoi £35, Rangiora £25, Oxford £5, Amberley £6, Tlmara £35, Waimate £16, Temuka £15., Ashburton £25, Willowby £20, Malvern £1 Peninsula £1. Grants were recommended as folows: —Amberley £20, Methven £20, Cheviot £50, if an agent be appointed, Banks Peninsula £30, Papanui £30 Sprlngston £20, Oxford £40, and special £10 Sanction was given to enlarge or alter the Willowby Church at a coat of £300, Ash burton Sunday School £145* A loan of £100 had been granted to Willowby. . The- 1 $cv JjS Orchard, ajter lorty^one yeara ministerial service, applied for leave to retire from the full work of ministry after next Conference. — The Synod agreed to ireoommend the Conference to granb the request), and also recorded its recognition of his exceptionally leFgthy and valuable services to the Ohurchi The Rev W Lee was elected Conference representa tive.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA.

ENMIIY DYING OUT IN THE TRANSVAAL. FARMERS SICK OF THE WAR United Preßa Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright ; (Received November 21, 9.20 am) Capetown, Nov 20 , Herholdt, a member of tho Cape Parlia ment, vieited the Tranßvaal and Orange Concentration camps, and found the manage ment admirable. He expresses the opiaion that the tmliers of enmity are dying out. The fairness of the trials of the rebels at Graafreinet created an immense impression, the President of the Court giving rebels every latitude. The better class of iarmera are heartily sick of the war, London, Nov 20 The Boer refugees in Portugal offer to submit to terms, but Great Britain requires unconditional surrender. Wellington, Nov 21 The Premier received a cablegram from South Africa stating that 3796 Lance Cor' Iporal Stark is seriously ill of dysentery at Csriginos,

The Anti-chamberlain Movement in Germany.

BERLIN NEWSPAPERS' OPINION. United Press Association—-By Electric Telagr&ph—Copyright) BBRLINj NOV 20 According to the German pro-Boer organs, the Anti-Chamberlain demons trations wili be resumed on a wider and more distinct Anti-British charac ter,

HOSTILE MEETINGS IN GER MANY AND HOLLAND.

United Pfeaa Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Reo3ived Nov 9, 20 27 p m] London, November 20 Many more denunciatory meetings have taken place in Germany »nd Holland. Some students in Hanover were nearly killed for favoring England. THE "THUNDERER" WARNS' GERMANY. Tho Time>, in a powerful leader, calls upon Oount Bulow to define theGovern raent'e attitude and end (he British agitation, instead of exhibiting official tolerance or indulgence. It warns tho Germans' that the passionate enmity being displayed is likely to effect their ! relations with Great Britain.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received November 21,9 20 am j IMPERIAL REFORMS. London, Nov 20 The Daily Telegraph states that the Ministerial programme for the ensuing session includes an Education Bill, housing tho poor, and drastic reforms in order to prevent waeto of time.

Australian.

_ _—» United Press Association—By Eieottio Telegraph—Copyright IRccaivod November 21, 9 58 a.m CONTROL OF NlfiW GUINEA Melbourne:, Nov 21 Parliament has adopted the Government resolutions providing for the control tf New Guinea PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT « EMPLOYEES The State Assembly rf jeoted the proposal to fix a minimum wage for Government employees at seven shillings a day

Christchurch Wool Sales.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Chkistchurch, November 21 The iirat wool sale of the season com menced this morning, 4314 bales btiag catalogued mostly stmll farmers' wool, and it was in a very dry earthy condition owing to the unfavourable season. The selection was one of the poorest ever offered io Christ church, There was a large attendance of fellmongers and representatives of woollen milla, but no home buyers, mo^t of the fine wool was taken for local manufacturing purposes, «nd there wat some outside speculation in halfbreds. Prices were quite as good aa was expected, bub showed a decline of one penny for medium to twopence for inferior, as com pared with the opening sale of last year, During the forenoon greaey merino aold at 5p and 7£l, halfbred 3£d to 7d, and oroes bred 2|d to s|d.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Hawkra, Nov 21 The applications for sections in Tokaora estate fell short of anticipations, only thirteen being raoeived for the homestead ; and for the next largest secdon there were no applications. The L-ind Board Ss, this morning, examining applications, but the ballot will not take place till tomorrow. Chbistcuurch, November 21 Yesterday a gathering of over 100 settlers interviewed the Hon Hall Jones, at Cheviot, in connection with the pushing through of j the railway, and the opening up of the Port road* The chairman said the completion of the railway was of vital intereat to the place, and the longer it was delayed the loDger ' would the settlement) be kepb back. Bon j Hall Jones replying said the Cheviot people had passed through an extreme which no men or women in New Zealand had ever goDO through, His present visit would be productive of good in the way of hanbenlng the coaabruoticm of the railway, and, any couree decided on by him and hie' colleagues j regarding the Port road would he in theit boat Interests, He hoped it would not be many days before as&ietanoe would be aooordfd to thots<s who have suffered by the earthquakes. ! Nelson, November 21 Ia the Supreme Oourc, before the Chief Justice, May Gifford was 'admitted to six months' probation for cona&almenb of birth. Walter William and Jabez Hall wan sen tenced to six months' hard labour for the theft) of Government monies from the Motueka Posn Office, totalling nearly £25Q. Both prisonera had pleaded gujlty in the lower Court, Wellington, Nov 21 At the Magistrates Court today Henry Wright, Manager of the Commeroial Agency, was fined the minimum sum of £5 and costs for publishing a paper without an Imprint. Messrs Sam Brown and Robert Stater have been re-elected to the Arbitration Court s.b representatives of employers and workers respectively. A case of suspected leprosy, that of a Chinaman au Falmerston -Bouth, was reported' to the Health Department

TSE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1901



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LECTURE. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. EEV. J. O. GREENHOUGH, M.A t will lecture on "OUR PURITAN FOREFATHERS," I ON MONDAY NEXT, Nov. 25th. Bia Worahip the M&yor will preside. A Truly Grbat Lecture. Ticket', lc, may be obtained fr«m Meeer A. Orr 8 H M Jonep, A T H Williams Grant and Moore, aod J Steel. Lecture at 8p m, 1113 i Tenders. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD mENDERS are Invited for Grubbing mi JL Burning about 300 chains (moreor iess of Tussocks on Roads. The first offer that is satisfactory will be accepted. Particulars from JOHN KILGOUR, 11 137 Clerk to the Board DAVID THOMAS ARCADE SATURDAY, 23rd November. SPECIAL ENTRY ME D THOMAS has received instruc tions from a Client, to sell on the above date— A large quantity of gcod Household Fur* aiture consisting of Cheats of Drawers, Dachesse Ohestß, Ovenrißntles, E*»y Chairs, D and S Iron Bedsteads, W Wire Mattresae*, Austrian Chairs, Oilcloth and Mtuble top Washatands, Whatnots, Suite Furniture, Tables, Pictures, Oilcloth?, Carpets, Fender and Irons, also 2 Sewing Machines and 1 Piano, also 1 Sprirg Cart and S.t Harness for same, and 1 double set Pony Hcrneae, and a, large quantity sundries. Also—One Magic Lantern, complete with Tripod and Sheet, 4 inch Condenser, 4 dozen Slides, 2 dczon of whloh are moveable—* really firsb class article. Sale at 1 o'clock Bh&rp II 110 R CURTIS, Auctioneer FRIkDLANDER BROS, LTD



FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Oocks's Farm of 912 Acres ab MaySeld by Auction we shall now be prepared to deal privately. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER SROS. Lid. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 19th 1 ecember 1901, For^whiob/we^will be pleased to receive ; Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 108 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer, i FUNERAL NOTICE mHE Friends of Mr and Mrs Joseph I JL Watsoa are respectfully informed that the funeral of their lato beloved daughter, Lilian Ida Emily, will move from their i residence, Sohcolhouae, Willowby, on FRIDAY. 220 d mat .at 1 o'clock p.m., for tha Aehburton Cemetery. TH UND BILL AGO., 11 131 Undertakers Public Notices 4.A.C. & A.C. SPORTST^



rpfIUR&DAY } DEOEUBKR sth, 1901. 440 Yards Flat, LadieB 1 Bracelet (given by the Ladies of Aehburton) 100 Yards Flab Handicap Half Mile Bicyole Handicap 2 Mile Bicycle Handicap, (for Trophy given by G A M Buokley, Eg) Entrios cloae with the Secretary on THURSDAY, November 28th, 1901 All Competitors for the Brao?leb must be nominated by a Ltdy. M J LYNSKEY, 11_136___- Hon. Sec THE ULSTER BOOT BBOP, Tancred Street, Opposite the Arcade. ON STOCK—Good Assortment of Best Makes of Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoe?, and Slippers, at Lowest Prices in Aehburton: AH Goods New and Up to Bite! No old Stock. Repairs and bespoke work executed oa the shortest notioe, and at Reasonable Rates. THOMAS YOUNG, 11 123 The Ulater Boot Shopi



6220 A cR E s (Aboufc)t FOR SALE "RAKAIA. MEAD."—N«rth Rakala Cloae to Railway; OUBUIVIDBD intTgi Paddocks, well watered and fencedi All la English Grasses txoept 300 Acres for Turnips. AH necessary buildings, and of a subsban* tlal nature, including woolsbed, &o. PRICE—£4 Per Aore oa Terms, or £5 Kb per uore for Cash* Immediate Possession. Title—L«nd Transfer. For further partioulare, and permit to inspect, apply B. N. BEALEY, 11 123 Hekldon, Hororftta. BAKER BROS. Oomplete ITurnlsliinf* 1. UMDEBTAKEBIS, HE ! HE ! HE ! HA I HA I HA ! HO ! HO I HO ! "OEETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SAY? Yes I Bat I Bought a Pair of Boota $6 D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day, and I am just thinking of the money I Saved* THAT'S THE PLACE gMA^L & QUICK RETURNS. Hustle along and get your next pair of Boots there. They're at the TOP NOTOH FOR VALUE.



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|mHE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO,, | TANORED STREET, ASB BURTON, Enamelling, Plating and light Engineer ing Works. ANTED KP^6lvN^i rhaTa~"big'l^e of Laco Ourtttios-we havo jus! landed, px p.p. Paparoa, is fu'l of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & 1 ukner. TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—F.ies, Casts, Waders, Shury's Fancy, Minnows; etc, etc, All Angldrs' Requisites at Dunedin prices, ah Hardley Bros., East Street. Jl 155 TTTT E RECOMMEND THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO, FOR CYCLE REPAIRS, Kto. SPECIAL Announcement—During this month you can get a suit \o measure for 555, at W H Pbakcb, Caah Draper i HATS —Special purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hate, all marked low at W H Fearob, Cjkoh DraperJ BLOUSES— B&autif ul Mußlina, Mercerised Sateens, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2a 6d—W H Peabcb, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts la &d, la lid, 2s 6d. The New Queen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2b 3d, Fast Prints flf d, Large Hearth Euga 2a lid—W H Peabob, Corner East and Burnett Street,



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I T. Bullock. j j I 8 TT}O lend on approved Freehold Securities / fJ, the following special Bums: £1575, ' £500 and £300. Apply to J T BULtOOK ;— ~ fob sale, ; j Building Site on Upper Side of Railway. ,' £43 I OS—Price required for T.S 1130, containing \ acre, fronting Cameron I Street Very easy terms, viz, mall cash deposit, ' balance by instalments T BULLOCK ; TREVORTON. g ROODS gy^PEROHBS With Small Cottage and Stable thereon ; j £53 price required. Terms can be arranged. I For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK TO LET. BUTCHER'S SHOP, East Street; good stand; lately occupied by Mr 6 Worner T BULLOCK FOR SALE. THE following Good Building Sites, Aahburton Town Section 427, £aore, Tanored Street; central situation Town section 823, £■ acre, good land, Oox street; only few minutea walk from Poßt Office Town Motion 1122, \ acre, Wills street west, good residential site. Northern aspect Town sections 1129 and 1130, each £ acre ; Cameron streeb west % will be toid together or separately Easy terms; particulars on application T BULLOCK g— ■> BUSINESS NOTICES *• " i« WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there." Don't forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tubner, Tha Drapers WANTED— Ladies visiting Dunedln will find Hendy's Hairdresßiug Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort) for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eta Toilet goods of every description WANTED— Every man in the diflbriob to see Specie! Suits 21s, Strong Shirts Is lid, 2s 6J, 2s lid, Merino Socks 6d, Braces 6d a pair, Handkerchiefs 4d, Linen Collars 6d, L>eiby Ties 6d, 9d, Ib, at Gibbard's, Tanored Street : " ~ ' ■ — FOUND -The Ready Money Shop in Tanored Streeb (opposite Arcade)— Best value in Men'n Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do is 6d, Heavy Ribbed do is 9J, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4a lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d YT7ANTED Known—Lovely Prinbs from Vf 4£l, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3|d, Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7^-d, Largo Aprons ll|d, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hoee Is, at She Rendy Money Shop, Tanored Streeb it mHW Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Ready MoDey Shop. Large Hearth Rug? 2s 9.1, Door tyJtata Is, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard w\r]|j.C'arpet la 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth iJ?|d, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at I owesb Spot Caßh Prices T COX HEttE-a-i-upe Cretonnes 4|d, JLJ Double Widt .f'*--/ e#vdp9Jdßnd 1?, Lice CuraUcß from ... / gin White Twill vSheetirjgs 10£ L Strong ».*£ Tabling IOAd, Niunpook, fuil c\,2.a wide, 5s 9d a dozen ab Gibbabd's, Ready Money Draper DRESS KS—Bronhe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7a 11 \ 8s lid. drosi length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Twefd Effects 5s lid dress, French Poplins 8j lid, All Wool Serges 6a 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5s 9d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade ESTABLISHED 1874> If HA IT 1 ¥¥1 Now fchat the win I 111 111 II w°ol m"keb has llullll 1 (I IJI1 ftßaume,J its n°r- II II If Ifl IJII m*lßtate,wecaa IMM. MW ifii IMMMMW gi ve much better Sc CO, value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Samples C 4 TTWrHH of Choicest TWEEDS ever Vl I lillv' shown. Consequently £3 10a j\ I | | i\ Suits are far superior this ill I I I \ season: Wvliw JUBILEeIjUILDINGS 9104 FOR WATOHESf OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATI SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. -—Kepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, "A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER." fjIHEREFORE Prooure the Services of «T. Ti. HIGG» TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES With his Beautiful Designs In Paper and Painb Work. As Sprlug is coming, apply early to avoid tho rush of work. WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, & PAPERINGS m STOCK. — • Xj. JLLxUrVXO. Tanorbo Stbhbt. HOW to got a beautiful Library for nothing. Use the famous BOOK GIFT Tea and eelecb your Books from Catalogue of 500 books that are given away free. WANTED Kuown-A Special Boob Sale at Mellor'a for a few days only* Now fa the time for bargains



[ BU3INE3B NOTICES | IH4T NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE FOR FOOTWEAR THERE IS NO DOUBT. ORDINARY PRICES' Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Shoos 5a 9d, only a few pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap Lace or Strap, 6s 9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7a Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoeg 3* 9J and 4s 9j, black or tan Gents' Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, 6s 6d, *nd 7s 6d Girls' and Maids' Cunvas Shoes 3s 3d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, 4a and 4s 6i Ladies' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9J 4? 6d, 6a 6d, Bs> ils 6d, and 14 s 6i Gents' Tennis or Bpwlii^ Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 7a 6d, 12s 6d "16s 6d. 18i«d 6d, 20s, 22h 6d ( Ladies' Evening Shoes from 8* Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, from 5a 6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4s 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2s 3d " Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from Ss 6& Gents' Cricketing Boots, Banning and Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices i NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET; FENCING MATERIAL. FENCING MATERIAL. FENCING MATERIAL. 10 000 FENOING STAKfIS ' 4000 fencing stake 3 Of\(\ HURDLES i f\ TONS No 8 FENCING WIRE pr TONS No 9 FENCING WIRE -tr\ TONS BARB WIRE STANDARDS. STANDARDS. STANDARDS. PUNCHED TO ANY GUAOE REQUIRED FIELD GATES made to order in any quantities Prices on application w. h. cMmns & CO,, Hardware Merchants, House Decorators and Painters, Sawmillers, Timber and Coal Merchants, and Suppliers of every Requisite for Building Purposes. EAST AND WEST STREETS, ASHBURTON. P.O. Box 35. Telephones 14 and 15. SPRING CLEANING, SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s.s Karamea, and are now showing the Ohoiceit Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings. Dome early and get your pick. l Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Jap end China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As thi is the season for Renovating, we are prepgred to Repair snd •Recover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on Bhorte&t notice. Take our^advice—Come early and avoid the rush later on, AGENTS FOR '^e^SiL THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWINGS- MACHINE. f^Mrf The Cheapest and Best Machine made, at half the usual price. {HHePL Also, the Gold Medal Wesner Piano, Olegg's Perambulator and Go-Carta, Barson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Co's « Birmingham' Celebrated^ Brass and Iron Bedstead?. "Venetian Blinds made and repaired* T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS. AND UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE eball be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton, Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges>xcept railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown and' Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friediander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacke, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows t— CHRISTCHURCH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12tb, 1901. January 14tb, 1902. January 17tb, 1902. February;26th, 1902. Febraary^Otb, 1902. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON SADDLER & HARNESS M^KER. "AM fY 00MPE TE NT STAF F now includes FIRST - OLAgfi COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS, Fit and Workuunebip Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rate*