CRICKET.

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London Jan 8 The Marylebone OrioketOlub Committee hftd resolved that the captains of crio&et teatna shall decide on the fitness of the ground and light for play, the umpires to decide when the captains disagree. ,

SOUTH AUSTRALIA v. NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydjsey, January 9 The South Australians, in their second innings, made 156—Matthews 24. New Soußfa Wales won by an innings and 605 runs

AUCKLAND v WELLINGTON

Wellington, Jan 9 The weather was showery today, and the Aacklandera should have had no difficulty in BAviug an ionings defeat, but though the brothers Mills pub on 53 for tha first wicket, the remaining men, with the exception of Hay, failed, and the total only reached 122, of which W Mills made 43 by courageous hitting, nine of bis strokes reaching the boundary. Hay carried his bat for 20, Marshall 17,W Miiia and Stemson tea each. Wellington won by an innings atsd 13 runs to spare. Tucker, despite some rough treatment from W Mills, bowled with great success, securing seven wiokete for 66 nine.

The Commonwealth Celebrations

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A WELCOME FROM AUSTRIA.

Vienna, January 8 The Vienna newspaper Fremden bJatt welcomes the Commonwealth as a new force in the world's politics, and a factor which cannot be disregarded, It adds that Australia is destined tv exercise a considerable civilising rote.

THE MILITARY SPORTS

Received Jan 9, 9 36 p m Sydney, Jan 9 At the Military Sports the New South Wales Lancers beat the Imperial men in the Balaclava melee competition. The proceedings closed with an excitieg representation of a fight on the Indian frontier between the Indian and Imperial troops (Received Wakspuaka Jan 9 10 50 p m) QBhlß office 1115 p m

THE POPULARITY OF NEW ZEAL&NDERS.

■ Sydney, Jan. 9 (I'he popularity of 6he New Zsalanders was exemplified by -the great send off accorded fch?m. A large crowd of New Zeal&nders acd the general public were on the wharf ac the ' Totanektd embarked the Federal contingent). ' . ; Sydney, January S { A number of New Zealand members have {[one to Melbourne, including Mr T M Wil ord B who undergoes an operation for throat affection Sir G M O'Rorke, Messrs J Stevens, and Jackson Palmer, and a, number of New Zaa lasdere, were informally entertained by Mr J H Whiteford, aboard the Sierra. Mr B»ddon welcomed the vessel ac the precursor of a new connection with America. He toasted the Oceanic Company, and expressed j secret at the eererance of the old ties Thocity to day presented strong contrast J to the gaiety of the past fortnight. Most of the visitors have departed, the flags sod other decorations have disappeared, and the tmilluminated, uncrowded streets to nigbb seems abnormally quiafc Mr Seddora has left for Brisbane Lord Hopetoun forwarded the Federal Minister of Defence a message expressing hia high appreciation of the display of fe'ie the various trcops ft 6 last Thursday's review. The New South Wales Colonial Secretary sent lettpra to the beads of the military and police departments compliment ing them and th&nkiDg them for the success ful manner in which they had performed their duties and assisted the Government in the oelebr&tions The Government will entertain the police at a smoke concert and the Imperial troops at a theatre party Colonel Croia Wyndh&m expressed his delight at the splendid accommodation given to tha Imperial Contingent and the hospi tality ace rded the men Five million and a half of tram fares were collected for the fortnight ended January 5, representing £33,000 London, January 8 The Prince of Wales will attend the Com monwealth banquet to bo held in London on the 2lat>

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before 0 A Wray, Erg, B.M) Drotk and Disoedbbht—»J H Hutt was charged with three offences : Using obscene language,, refusing to quit licensed premises, ftt&d being drank and disorderly* Mr G Marriott-Watson appeared for accused— Constable Dillon, of Methven, gave evidence in support of the charges, — Geo Park, of" Meant SomeireSe gave evidence that acaused was a bard-working man, and he had sever previously heard anything against him«— The Magistrate pointed out tha seriousness I of the offences, and on the first charge con vioted and discharged accused ; for refusing to quit the premises, he was fined 4Qa and Bl 7s 4d costs and expenses ; whilst for being drunk and disorderly a fine of 40s and costs was inflicted, or fourteen days in each ess© Civili Cabes—A. Pollook v E Tutty, £3 ISs 3d, for goods supplied j judgment by default, with costs, 5s ; T Connolly v X D Petrie, claim £2 6s, for board and lodging and money lent, Mr Watson for defendant, Defendant claimed as a eet-off the value of j an overcoat worth £2 10s, said to be lost by Connolly*—Roberb Petrie, hotelkeeper, Ran gitata, stated be gave Connolly personally an overcoat to take charge of whilst he went toTinwald sale. On applying for same & few days afterwards, Connolly replied he had lent it to a man named O'Grady. (The coat waa valued at £2 10s, and ib was arranged between them that ib should go in eettiemenb of the claim -The magistrate after hearing evidence, intimated that he aa if tiered defendant had made out a better oiwaa ad gave judgment for him ; T Con* aolly T J Sutherland, £6, judgment in favour of plaintiff together with 16a costs; Charles Masters v P Fitzgerald, (Mr Watson for plaintiff,) was a claim for costs, 17s, which bad been refused by 'Flzgerald on a former admitted claim of £12. judgment for plaintiff j Russell r Burgees, £19 lls Bd.JMr WildiDg for plaintiff, Mr Watson for defendant. A counter claim o! £24 9j was iS«de, and after considerable evidence h&d been taken the magistrate gave judgment foe £190 8d in the first case. (Left Sitting)

Chamber of Commerce Conference

United Press Asßooiatioa—By Electric | Telegraph CHRISTCHUROH, January 10 A conference of delegates from the Ohamber of Commerce opened yesterday. Tha President gave an Interesting ad' dress " _ After aotns discussion Messrs Oalawell, Dennlston, Keid and Ohrysfcall were appointed a committee to Inquire Into the establishment of federation of the Chambers of Commerce Mr Roper brought np the questioner eommereial reolprccity with the Auatra* Han Commonwealth. He moYed—* That this conference whilst deprecating any eacflfiae of New Zealand's autonomy, Is strongly of opinion that an alliance with the Australian Commonwealth based on the broad lines of legal, social, military and commercial reciprocity, will be of advantage to both nations, and will be (mother step in the direction of consolida* I ting oar Empire, 1

Mr Ohrystali seconded the motion pro forma, and discussion on ifc was deferred till tomorrow, when ifc will be the first order of the day. Mr Griffi 1 hs moved ' That it is eaaen tial to the well being of the colony that all classes of the community, no matter what their station in life or political creed may be, should have Implicit confidence In the admlnis*ration of justice In the law courts of the colony ; that apart from the personal character of the Judges and Magistrates it is essential in order to inspire thecommunlty|with that confidenca i and to enable the Judges and Magistrates Ito act fearlessly in accoidance with their convictions and with a feeling of comfort and security, that Magistrates should be as far as possible absolutely independent and secure from improper interference and influences ; that the tenure of office of District Court Judges shall be during ability and good behaviour, provision being made foe the dismissal of any Judge for misconduct or incapacity ; that the tenure of office of Magistrates having extended or special jarisdic-j tion under the Magistrates Court Acb, 1893, should also be during ability and good behaviour, provision being made for the dismissal of any Magistrate for misconduct or incapacity; that the salaries of such Judges and Magistrates should bs> adequate and fixed by Act of Parliament; that effect should fee given to the resolutions passed by the Legislative Council on this subject on October 16th 1894: 'Hansard,' 1894; page 803." Mr Denniston seconded the motion, which was set down for second place on the order paper for next day. MtCaldwell moved—"That this confer ence desires to convey to the Postmastei- Gsneral its congratulations and appreciat ion of the benefits duo to his action in regard to the reduction of postal rates within and beyond New Z-ialann, and that this conference respectfully convey to »he Postmaster General its unanimous opinion that the time has now arrived when the telegraphic rates throughout the colony B {i oU ld be reduced to a uniform rate of Jd per word with a minimum charge of 6d." The motion was carried. CIiaiSTGHURCH, Jan 10 The Chamber of Commerce Conference resumed to-day with a discussion on the federation of the Chambers. The sub committee's favourable report on the subj ct was adopted, and it was resolved there be formal federation of the New Zealand Ohambera, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will be requested to draw up a constitution and by-'aws, and circulate aame among various Chambers for approval or alteration ; further that there should be a permanent executive committee in Wel lington, whose chairman should be the president, ior the time being, of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and that the secretary of the federated Chambers and executive committee should bo secretary for tbe time being of the Wellington Cham ber. Resolved that all presidents of Cham bers be exefficio members of CoubcHs. At the Chamber of Commerce Conference during the discussion on Mr Ropet'a paper on ' Commonwealth reciprocity with the Australian Commonwealth,' Mr Lauronson M H R said the history showed ao example where federation had afterwards been repented of. His sympathies were with federation, but could not give a definite opinion without more information. The more the question was advertised and ven tilated the better. The resolutions with reference to reciprocity were withdrawn, as the conference is unwilling to express an opinion on the subject of Federation, until further facts are before it. Ifc wae rasolved that representations be made to the bank authorities 4»afc closing banks on non public holidays was unnecessary and inconvenient, and should be discontinued

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

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Received Wakapuaka January 10, 8 39 a m this Office 9 42 a m) London, Jan 9 One hundred and fifty Boers raided Be Beer's farm, near Kimberley. The resi* dents of the district are flocking Into the town. Advices from Capetown stafe tbafc an interview with Hagadoorn, a Boer officer at Marseilles, is appearing in both the Daily Mail and Daily Express, and concur In etatlog that the invaders have plenty of ammunition and arms, which were cttnn!ngly burled until the Boera were ready to use them. It was also stated that the Invasion was carefully organised and long planned.

Death of Sir J D Diokson

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' Received Wakapnaka Js.traary 10, 8 33 a m ' This Office 9 42 a m Sydney, 3 anaary 10 Sir J R DJckson, the Federal Minister of Defence, died early this morning, at the Australian Glob, where he has been staying since Ms arrival in Sydney. He had suffered from diabetes for a long time and his exertions in connection with the Commonwealth celebrations aggravated the complaint, bac antil yesterday morn* ing, when he became unconscious, It w&ts thought he would rally. Two danghtera were presenb at his death, Other members of the family, including Lady Dickson, \ are expected today.

Home and Foreign

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Received Wakapuaka Jan 10, 847 a m This Office 10 10 a m AN ELECTION Paeis, Jan 9. M. Deschanel, the Opposition caadi date, has been elected President of the Chamber of Deputies, defeating M. Brisson, the Ministerial nominee. SECTARIAN FRICTION. Rome, January 9 The Italians are indignant at the Duke of Norfolk heading the British Roman Catholics' pilgrimage to Rome, and reading the Pope an address ! ardently expressing a hope for his tem poral independence, and attacking Protestant missions in Rome; The Pope re-echoed the sentiments contained in the address in stronger termfij

Cardinal Moran's Attitude

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Reoeived Wakapu&ka Jan 10, 943 am, (This Office 10 45 «, m ! Sydney, J»n 10 i It transpires that the Cardinal's absence from the Commonwealth procession was cot so much a question of precedence as trouble about a prayer offered in swearing in, The Primate suggested offering a prayer, hit suggestion in the matter was referred to j the Cardinal; the latter declined to take j any part. 16 was suggested that a joint prayer be offered. At the last minute the Cardinal inbtnlbted a prayer, whioh be pro poied to offer, bat was informed it was too late to make any alteration, consequently he took no parb in the procession. It now appears that the rule regarding precedence by seniority refers only to Government House functions, and uaaffeets precedence at , public functions

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

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Received Wakapuaka Jan 10, 839 a m, This Office 9 42 am London, Jan 9 Influential American papers protest against Russia's aeiznre of Mat.chnrla as inimical to America's trading interests, and urge cooperation between England, Japan, Germany and America, with the view of combatting Russian aggression. Count yon Waldersee ha? declined' Russia's proposala to restore the north China railway to Germany because the suggested terms «f transfer overrode existing British rights.

Australian.

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(Received W&kapu&ka Jan 18, 9 48 ft m This office 1015 THE ORIENT StfDKBT, Jan 10 The New Zealand trocpu from South Africa leave for New Zealand in the steamer Orient; on Saturday. The steamer first goes to Brisbane, tkence direct to Danedin. SYDBrEHTEB STILL JCJBILAT ING. Advantage will be taken of the presence of the Australian Blacks iin Sydney to hold a corroboree disp lay, boomerang and spear throwing and a sham fight. Received Wakapuaka Jan 10, 945 a in, This office 1045 am A DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRE Sydney, Jan 10 A destructive bash fire has occurred io Riyerina, Mauy thousand of acres of grans and a large quantity of stacked and standing wheab was destroyed; THE COAL-MINING DIFfl- OULTY The difficulty at Newcastle is practically settled, only two mines are nob working, (There is an unprecedented demand for coal, and a famine exists in Adelaide and Mel bourne, where the price is up to S3 a ton.

A Desperate Prisoner

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Ikvbroabgill, Jan 10 Fur attempting to eacape from a padded cell io Mhich he was undergoing solitary confinemdnb for recently breaking away from a prison gang, Charloa HeaUoy was today sentenced by the magistrate Mr McOarty to twelve month's imprisonment. The sentence he was undergoing for larceny had only hree months to runt

An Overdue Vessel

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Gxsborne, Jan 10 The batque, Grace "Hafcwar, is joat three weeks out* to-day from Otago heads to Gis borne, aod there is some speculation in shipping circles as to the ciuseo of her noa arrival, especially at the woather has been favourable. Id the first week th*re were strong sooth easterly winds), which should have brought her hore, and if as is suggested the captain kept off the land owing to the heavy sea*, and subarquenl; north easterly winds, he should have brought her in again. Another supposition is that a mistake wm made in the receipt of orders at) Otago Heads, and that the vestiel is making a course for another and mere distant) porti A full cargo of wool ia waiting the vessel's arrival. -

MINING

! United Prose Anooiatioia—By Kleofettfl Teleg/aph Dhnedin, J«n 10 Today's Ealss—Ahaura Eiver Is, 10£ d ; Aldinga 5s ; Dart River 2s 4£d dls ; Dobson No 2. 27s 6d ; Ford's Creek 23s 6d ; Hartley and Riley £6 17s 6d ; Hokiitika Extended Is 3d; Kohlnoot 10s, 9s 6d ; Magnetic 295, 29s 6d ; Maori King 2«, Is 9d ; Merrimao 365; Mokoia 26»; Molyceux Hydraulic 255; Mopqulto 3s ; Orwell Creek 4s ; Pactolus N« 3, 4d } Reeves' Proprietors 26s % Waterson'i, Qonsolg 2b ; White Star 29a.

f fifi ASHBtJBtOS GtJAEDIAK t tfitJESDAf, JANUARY 10, 1001



G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMaikISK AND JEWELLER TTA;!?ING' tsiken a lease of one ©f taa new shops in Datis's corner^ j am no% showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Electroplate, Es o suitable fcr Christmas and Weddiog Pr sents at) prices which defy competition. Note the;A.ddress«-I>AVJ& r Co:aet



&. MoBBIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, lim&t t\ LWAYS in Stock—A find XjL class selection of Marblo and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on Rpplication. Letter Catting in «ny styl



KBW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. . ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL— ONK MILLION npHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness and liberality Faid-n'p Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Tbreßhing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT



KERNARD & WHITE, City Fork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE juet opened New Business in ths Pork Line, SmaH goodi of alt descriptions always on band. (The pnblio •re specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash bnywi of dary fed Pork.



A.-AGER. ARCHITECT. i ARCADE CHAMBERS ; ASHBURTON. TF you wooti a NEW HOUSE, oi Alter* tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the HEW. FIBROSI BLIND ' Imitation of. Venetian, at half the pslc«



REMOVAL. EEID <^GKAY. WE have pleasure in announcinf thftb we have removed to Tempc«ry Premtsea in BURNETT STREET (Adjoiniog the Aehburton Club) Where no shall carry on our buiineet pending the erection of Oob New Wabehotjsh &, Showboom."* 1 We are carrying a larger aad more varied stock of Implements and Fitfcitign, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And AH Farmers Rtquisltes, And Bh*H be glad to see our nememrat friends ab sur Bdenktt Fteeb* Premises We have dispofied of our Jobbing Depart* ment 10 Messrs Kennedy and Mair s whom we can confidently rccommecd as up to d&ttt tradesmen. REID & GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Mansgw.



KAYE & CARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest 'ewrwl rates, all FARM PRODUOI. Agenta for Sdtson's »nd LAwaow'i Unrivalled Seeds, New Season's SuppUee of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL OLOVERB. &o, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. 3XTENBIVS CLEANING MACHINERY, CORNSAOKS always on hand KAYE & OAKTEB, OBRIBTOSURCH. 9 5



MBS ALCORN is now showing fceaotifu! aseortment new Millinery a«w Mantles, new Dregs Goods .new Silks etc., in the enlarged premtsect, Ladies and Ohildren'd Pinafore?, Apron?, and Underclothing » stock and made to order.



ASHBURTON i PEBMANENT BUILDING |ANBt INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED F.'BOK and upwards, at correab rates. Fu? Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Streeti Office Houre—9.3o a m till 4p ra First. Tuesday in Month—9,3o a m till p m i and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER Manager



THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND, mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLQSJ is pronounced by the Aehburton Publio to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS fa Acbbnrtoc; A Trial will convince job « the difference it qualitylfrom all othen la the markeb. ■ ; Sold by ell the leading Grocers In Ashbnrtott



ViARPENTERS Took at bedrock prim, KJ Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, TilM Registrars and Mantlepieces complete, from 52a 6rl. Our prices defy oompetifc!ont~- Haedlet Bros



Miss M&sty Gcodthisge fFYOO DO NfT BPT 7OOE HaRDHVAB AND GrOCERIKS FROM JOKN GBR & Co,, East Streft, Ashbu*ton,



I WANTED KNOWN I HAVE ft splendid variety of fancy Chocolate Boxes just) to hand, both useful and ornamental. Please oall and insrect. Fre»h Tcfies and Candies, English and French Chocolates and Confectionery always in Sfcook, Ices, Strawberries and Cream, Hot Pies and Light Refreshments always ready. A fresh supply of local and Island fruits arriving daily. H A FLOWER, 12 Confectioner & Fruiterer, East Sb



| PtBLIC NOTICES. HARDLEY BROS €JiS AND SANITARY RNGLtfE.i.I.3. OB 0 lEi g I 5 »h ea H & 6aS * 5 gir i i J M t> 3 H J5 S3 U> <3 w 8 a ITIHE Trade Supplies always in Stock. Larga quantity of Tubas and Fibttnga, BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Ex* Estimates giren, HAEDLEY BEOS., East Street, Ashburtcn



FOB SALE, WELL Cared Prime quality HAMS and BACON. Cheaper than Beef >r Mutton* Guaranteed grain fed by farmers of this district), FARMERS 2 MEAT SUPPLY CO. 3 U KvhV, \



GL MEDDINS, THE PfiOPEE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, \ ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, 1 Al In Quality and Cheap. I • - ■;'■'■ . HARVESTINa TOOLS&IIATERIALS. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades' and Handles, Fork Handlep, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &<s, CARPENTERS 1 TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds of Tools eaitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disston's Saws at reduced prices. You are invited to call and inspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agenb for Shackiock's, Scott's, Bakn in sham's and Stobkkgr'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 & N,' and * Philadelphia.' Address— Baraetfc Street, opposite Arcade.



tTOHN ORR & Co. HAVE ON SALE JL FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to inspect cv Bteok of Ruuber HO SE.



FOR SALE (CHEAP,) SEVERAL GOOD Second-hand Bicycles, FROM m ™ £15 ISo B«asonftble Offer JReiusecl. John Orr & Co.



WANTED Known—That our Oilcloths and Linoleum? are bought direct from the British Mills, and atand unrivalled for variety and valusf—MliclieSl aedluraef



4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Gum go to Ashbuston Dbdo Oi



MONEY "IyrONEY to Lend upon Freehold Security, at current ratao of interest, in sums to suit Borrowers. OWPTJRNELL, 1 44 Montgomery's Buildiagi OHIRTSEY SALEYARDS ' QPECIAL Sheep Sale will bo hold Id the above Yards on THURSDAY, January 17th ' ■ ■ ■ ■ GEO. SOARLITT, 1 Sec etary



TINWALD foeTsale, SEOIION and Dwelling, fronting Graham's Road^ being Lot 527, contain ing | acre, on which is erected a five-roomed dwelling house, now.in the occupation of Mr W Frew. The owner, who is residing near Auckland, wishes to dispose of tha property forthwith. Easy terms of payment can be' arranged* T. BULLOCK, Agent



TO LET SHOP with double frontage, conveniently situated on the south side of Burnett Street. W BULLOCK



FOE SALE, VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, NEAR the Railway Statioa and Post Office, being No. 236, containing fall quarter acre, fronting Cameron Street, and adjoining Mr Truckle's Coffee Palace. Also,— Sections 846 and 847, each containing aoriß, fronting Aitken Street East (The owners write to say that they have made up their minds to self these Particulars and terms on application T BULLQ3K, Agent



tTO LET , AOJ A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Class Street and Wnkanui Road, leading to the Post Office And Railway Station 03 BULLOOK



FOR SALE, Nice Building Site, fronting the Wakannl Road, Joist) beyond the corner of the East Belt, being parts of Lots 42 and 43, contain Ing about 1 Rood 20 Percbee. Capital site for • private residence Apply to T BULLOCK



for sale aq ACRES 38 PERCHES f|Q fcj>O ACRES 38 PERCHES UO TjiRONTING Ford's Road, and being R S JD 21603, 21618, and 23368 with cottage and other improvements For full particulars apply to 3E BULLOCK



FOX bAiifei, /COTTAGE section on NToore Street West, V^ nearly opposite tho Farmers C»"op?ra» tive premises, the property of Mr John Graham, who has remov< d to Inveroargill, and wishes to dispose of it forthwith. Sec* tion No 70, containing £ acre. In addition to the cottage, there ia also a stable at the back. Apply to T. BULLOCK,



FOB SALE "TTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ- V ated at the corner of Cass and Moore Streets, and being part) of Town Sections 100 and 101 T BULLOCK,



BATID THOMAS ABOADK HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, JANUARY. 18, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on tho above date, for which I am dow receiving entries* D. THOMAS, ! 12 213 Auctioneer. FRIaDLANDER BROS. LTD | WOOL" SEASON 19004901 OUR Next Sale will take place &b Ohtiitchurch on 17&h January, 1901. Catalogue will oloie on Monday, 14th January. Woolpaoke, Twine, Branding Oil, and all other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. FBIEDL&NDER BROS., LTD. f- ' —;—:—— :—-—■— MONEY TO LEND. We have Trust Moneys to Lend at 4^ and 5 per oont, in Bunw ranging from £250 to £1500* Apply FRIFDLANDER BROS, LTD. """""foksale. BUILDING .SITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining— Nob 3L128,1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the upper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for sections in the vicinity of these. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. F'iil particulars on application. !F. BULLOCK. ~ TO LET, Dwelling of five rornrs with verandah and ecullpi'y, centrally situated on the eontb side f Ma ore S>Eteb» T BULLOCK ASBBURTON. FOR SALE, "TTALUABLE Town Section No 421* V containing \ acre, T&nored Street-. being the fifth section below Oasa Street,' good site for a dwelling bouse, having a northern aspect) T BULLOCK. TIKWALD. FOR SALE, -7 /CENTRALLY Bitnated opposite the \^J Railway Station, and adjoining thn Hotel Property, Lot 42, containing 35 aerches D.P 91, fronting Graham's Ro»d, nd adjoining the Hotel Property, with Cottage thereon. Very easy terms of payment i*ppl to T BULLOCK TO LET, AT A REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes, \J and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronting the Raceoourse ; and the square DtvelliDg Honse of 4 rooms and Boullery, together with about 4 acrea of land: The whole to be let to a good tenanb at the low irenta! of £35 per annum. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent



Tenders,



TTOLIDAY SDIUS-I have a large Bteok XX of MeaV, YoutW, and Boys' Suiti, made to my orders, Hpeoial finißh for wear, Bfcyle, and appearance equal to anything prooutable. Suits made to measure in best iifarlfc fit guaranteed. Genti', Ladles' and CafMwn'B Beota and Shoes in great variety, ftt&tßSWAlgfoiur'



THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEIfc THAT EVER WAS" " The Batnbler:' 1 HAYING cold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hare use opened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all ehsea and all fitted with the ever listing Gt & J detachable Tyre. OALL AJSDINSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Biding Easy. ' Machines the Strongesb on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAEES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS.



NEW GOODS, J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTB now Bhowing the largest and bea assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery SrKOULLf Selected Fob CHEISTMAS. 'Jonßiating of NEW GOODS to suit tht coming Season. Inspection is invited, no nly of the display in the Window, but of the large assortment' of Jewellery &c, is the Show Oases within, the Window accommfe. datlon being very limited. WATCHES for the Boys, IQSi (Good Timekeepers) SILVER, K. P. WARE, CLOCKS &o, New Stock for the Season Repairs Cheap and Prompt as usual. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashburton



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD.. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acrcß Rangitata, 250 acrea Claremocb, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acrea Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 ftore? Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size; *a South Canter* bnry Improved Farms for lease, "with right of purchase 1170 meres Fairiie, 505 acrea Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Tims of various sizes on the Rainoliffa and < Levels Estates, and two well improved S tatian properties of 7000 acres each



NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashhurton County thab they have TAKEN OVER Rsio & Gray's Aohburton Branch of JOBBING * ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olaises of work »s usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, A GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prfoei>, 10



ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION. TEX Annual General Meeting of the above Association will be held in the Arcade Chambers on THURSDAY, January 10th, at 8 p.m. Business—Etecbion of officers and general. 15 P. MoPONNELL, Hon Secretary.



ENTERTAINMENTS. THE NEW CENTURY SENSATION TTTXRTH BROS.'"^OYAL CIRCUS, A COLOSSAL OIROUS ORGANISATION ASHBUBToi-FEIDAY, January 11. ONE NIGHT ONLY. WIRTH BROS. 1 ROYAL OIROUS AND MENAGERIE, ft EQUINE PARADOX Hones and Ponies, Equestrians, Aorobata, AerlalUbs, Jagg Sera, and Educated Animals Note.—The Original and Only Wirth'e Oiroaa and Equeacurriculnm was founded in Australia, Ist Jannary, 1880, and during 20 Yeara' Travel and Experience have bees everywhere, hare seen everything, and got everything worth having. Among the Novelties to be introduced—the Only Boxing Ponies in the World ; the Only Buoking Elephant; the Only Riding Bear ; the Oaly Den of Forest Bred Tigers; England c Champion Jockey Aob Rider ; the Worid'e Greatest Hand-balancer and Contortionist j the Famous High-jumping Dog ; Mar veil oat 3oQth African Performing Baboons; the Ooly Lady in the World who rides Seven Horses ; the Champion Lady Equesbreons Juggler; The whole of the Wonderful Wirth's Combination will be aeen in a Marvellous and Thrilling Performance, entirely new to New Zealand. 1 2



TENJDERH. mENDERS are invited for building Grain JL Store ab T inwald for Messrs Fried lan der Bros Limited. Plans and specifications ab my office. (Tenders close Thursday Jan uary 17th. The lowest; or any tender sot necessarily accepted. R BIRD, 1 Architeob ;



I GRAZING FARM TO LBT.j rpENDERfi are invited for fhe lease of 48 JL acres, situate at the Aehburton Fork ', the property of the iate Jamoa Rawle. (Term 7 years). Full particulars oh application to the undersigned. 154 F. FERRIMAN j



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Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND FINIS, THB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aehbnrton—Messrs Shbab siuhßeos. I



THE McCORMICK TTTAS AWAfRDED AT OJHE CHRISTOHtTRGH SHOW, On November 3,1900, The Certificate of Merit, Which carries with it a SILVEB MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at) this Show. It wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand UTieiU Trl Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. and Inspect this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Basseii & Go, ASHBURTON. , M. PRIEST, Manager



FRESH Groper, Moki, Oray6sh,Blue Cod. and all kinds of fresh fish. Tc-nighb. Poultry of ail khtrfs.—J. H JbwitT, oppc •lte Mail Office, Telephone 96. "\TOUR REPAIRvS are done at once ab t> X Stook's Cash Boot) Store HY pay middlemen's "profits whan yoa can bny direct from the manufac turers—Folipsb Cycle Works Tanored Street West WANTED~KNOWN— Men's Bluchers Ss lid at Mellor's Zealand!* Boot Store, _ W^_M __-, S~~AY BOYS—Where do yoe buy your boots ? The best and eheapesb are at D Stock's IN the race for Tftlne, Msilob's Zaalandia Boot Store leads- ___ , TfiTyour Lawn Moweraisbafpenwlfttthe : Eaumwelt worki» (Danered Strict, West. . OUR Boois and Shoes sell themaelvei have » look _t D ggoCK's prices. W' ANTED -IWlse mothers to bny their Boys' and Girls 1 sohobl boots at Mei> lob's Zaalandia Beoto Store. «— — ("1 ARDEN Hose from nd per toot, Rubber X and Canvas Hose of the best quality, Nose! Spray Tapß, eto, Large stock to select from at the lowest prices.—Habdlet BbO3. _ ■ ; . H~Where, oh where le" the best Boot Shop? Why Miixob*B Zaalandia Boot Store, of coarse. rrf WANTED KNOWN—That Meilob' Zeahmdia Boob Store is the cheapest and beet boot shop in Aahbnrton. WANTED Known—That what wa do, we try to do well. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit; and, Ladles, remember it before fitting up your Boys for the holiday — Mit) hell and Turner "OKMEMBBB that Mblior's Zeaiandia LV Boob Store is the leading Boot Shop Wonderful value ab Mellob's 'ELL, it ia like this—lf you want a real good Boot or Shoe for Httle mosey, then go to M ellob's Zealand 'a Boob Btorpj THE Big Bargain Sale »b Duncan & Go's (noted Cheap Cash Drapers) ia an Al success. The unanimous verdiob of buyers is thab we rfif for better value than the Christchnrch Drapers—thin is nob surprising when you consider the tremendous expenses and the large staff of starched gentlemen they have to maintain—The secret of Duncan & Co's success are small expenses, and being direct cash importers, are enab'ed I to eel! much cheaper, than the larger and more showy establishments. Come and judge, and compare price*.—Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tancred Street. Dress* making done economically and well. REPAIRS"! Repairs !The~best in Ash" burton,at— Mjcllor's Zaalandia Boot Store i BOOTS! Boots"! From Is to 30s, at— MEicon's Zsalandia Boot Store IG Bargain Sale~~at DUKOAH & Co's Tanored Street. Drapery and cloth j ing cheaper than ever—Note as follows— { Turkish towel*, samples, 3§d each; art muslins 2|d ; cretonne 3sd ; prints from 3£d; large stock tucked muslins, wide widths IOJd j nainsooks 6Jd ; linen tabling ll£d; Crewdson's and Borrolkseß' caliooes 4a 9d i doz yards ; muslin sprons IG^d; toilet covers! 7|d antimaocasecrs t%\; 72 Inch wide twill sheeting 10ft ; large and varied lob lace ourtains, astneifhißgiy low price*, from Is 6d pair, Is Hd, 2s 3d npwards ; ladibs' silk scarves 9|l; job line silk and lisle gloves 6d pair ; cafihmsre ribbed hose Is.— PrjKOAK & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers. ffiENDJPIB~WIEtea— -Wot the wearing of X two thousand pairs of Boots. Apply % n.—3 Mbllok, Tanared Street ~%7~ MAS and New Year cards and Dolls in __\. great variety at Mrs Aicobk's, also a varied assortment of articles including Needle Work suitable for presents. All the Toys offered at nominal prices to clear. OOTB ! Boots ! Boats ! Nothing but Boots a f —Mklloe's Z^atandia Boot Store, Tanored Street ANTED" '-KNOWN—That J. Moison haa received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, a!eo abont to arrive new stock of the latesb French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility ta> know the best value and quality Repairs carried on juab the same, ia the cheapest, neatest, and mosb fashionable style. Besb leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, »t The Hall, East Street,' Aehhurtoc. FOR Bate cheap, for Cash—Several hun dred pairs of Boots and Shoes. Apply to—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store NEW YEAR PRESENTS — A grea variety of Leather and Fancy Goods} suitable for Presents and Bouvenlre, usefu and ornamental, imported direct; lowest prices, with quality combined. New Year Cards, chaste, simple, and beautiful in design, New Books, Annuals, and Maga ztnei.—H M Jones. ALL Loasby's Preparation —Cinnamon Oure, Koolibabt Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J X Coo oh Bborekee»erl j



SJHS NSW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Btoree: West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Description of Farmers' Requiaites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, I Horse Covers, Eto. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON* COMMISSION. Having reliable information from onr Agents in other parts of the Coloaiea, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all grain placed in our hands foe disposal, Shareholders should b® particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect onr goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-claes Farms for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars ;— - ; 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 ,» Wakaaul „ 1031 „ Chertsoy „ 1956 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburo „ 276 „ si at | 574 „ Waterbon ,» 9!. Fi GIBSON, Manager



O. Magnus, B. Patbbsow Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury, MACNUS, PATERSON AKO CO Gold Dsbdging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christcburoh Reliable and straightforward advice givea oc * Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience oa tho Molyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashburton ReDresentativel



| Accidest To Mb C Wibth—The North Otago limes says that on Tuesday morning when the circus teat was being taken down Mr Carl Wirth, sustained painful and severe | Injuries to his head and face* How the ir , janes were received it was impossible at tr§ 1 time to ascertain in as much »s Mr Wirth j was dazed by the f&M or blow, and could | give no account of how the accident occurred Medical assistance was called in, And Mr VVirth's injuries were attended to i Bandbr& Sons' Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of Hit Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinic's and Uni | veraitiea all over the globe. Ihat the erode, > resinous oils, which are now foisted upoo (he public Hader the name of Euoalypi Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pare Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by teats made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefawald (Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed o acids, resiaous and other substances adherent j to primary distillation, will develop the, curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result* ing from the application of substitutes, etc., in oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dytenbery ( internal Inflammation, etc., insist fs getti Sandbr and Sons' Fubb Vo&il E flg Lym Exthaot, and be safe,



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