Hospital Board

Tte following completes our report of yesterday's meeting :—

Messrs Chapman, Stitt, and Friedlacder were re-appointed on the Managing Com mittee from the Gouaty Council, and Mr D&vlb moved that the Mayor and Mr Eeii b» appoiated representatives for the Borough Council. The Mayor of the town should be on the Charitable Aid Board

Mr Wright replied that this grievance could only be dealt with by memorial to the Government

Mr Reid moved that tho Mayor aud Mr J DavisaQ be reappuiated on this Committee, and this wait carried

Mr CoMios tabled a notice of motion that Subsection O, No 2, be rescinded Mr Reid moved ia favour of allowing the patients to call in whatever medical men they may desire, at their own expense, and he spoke ia favour of hia motion. This would be a gieat advantage to county patieata and Friendly- Societies. He moved in this matter without) any reflection whatever upon the Residential Sargeor. Mr Andiewa seconded and gave his seasons for adopting thin sourse, and Mr Joaej supported Mr Harper spoke against the resolution, m it they had all the doctors this would find in trouble as had occurred in other hospitals in the colony. They would have bo hold upon these various medioal men as they Q@w had under their resident surgeon, who at present was responsible to the Boards Mr Stitt thought that the whole working of Che institution would be interfered with If the motion were carried

Mesßrs Friediander, Willis and Tlmmina condemned the proposal. The latter «k*d if the resident surgeon and the other medical men in the lowa would be agreeable to the ohaoge Mr Reid—Yes

Mr Wright was entirely in sympathy vihh the proposal, there would be tin harm in daylight; being let into the working of the Hospital. The returns showed a falling off Id paying patients' fees, and he spoke in jfaivor of trying the experimant at least. If, alter twelve months' trial, the azperiment were unsuccessful they would then return to the presenb ayatem Mr 0 Reid tabled a notice of motion that the resolution of 23rd February, 1900, fixing the salaries, be rescinded

Mr Friedlauder moved, and it was carried, th&t it be a> reoornmendaticn to the Committee that) the vaoanoy on the stefi bo fi led ly a cectiScated unree

Deputations to Sir J G Ward.

United Press Assooiatnn—By Electric Telegraph Chki^tchurch, Dec 5

Several depu'a'.iuna waitid on Sir J G Ward tries morning, one from t\ie Chsmber of Commerce, atkmg inlet alia for a reduc tion in the raltß on the Lyrtdton-Uhrißt church line, and that the rites ba baaed on ■ix mi.m instead of seven as at present; another from the Swimming Association BSkiog that the last grant o! £100 be given to them instead of to the Auckbnd Associa tion, and another asking fnrtheestabliahmont of a branch of the Cffise in Lower Himh Streets The Minister promised considera ion of thsee matiere. The qmstion of trade reciprocity with Australia was a.so men tioced by a member of tho Chamber, but Sir J G vVard atated it was diffioult to negotiate until the Federal Urifi was settled.

This afternoon Sir J G Ward wtl! inspect fche proposed Bite fot the branch Past Offioe, And leave for the north tonight.

The Case of Attempted Suicide.

It appears that Tamer, who attempted suicide by drowning yesterday, camn from Chriat shuroh, and yesterday morninj? applied fer Admission into the Old Men's Home, but was told that) he could Dot be taken in without en order from the Secretary of the Charitable Aid Board in Ghrißtchurch, and the Master of the Home undertook to wire to Ohristohurah f jr an order.

Ati nine o'clock lasb night Turner was regaining consciousness, and we undei stand is on a fair way to recovery.

Cheviot Relief Fund.

The following subscriptioni have been received towards the Cheviot Relief H"und:—

News in Brief.

A certificated nurse is required for the Aehbnrbon Hospital, Sea advertisement) in Another column.

Before -thfl Empress's coffin was fioaliy oloaad, all the love fetbera ahe received from her l&tm husbaol, the Empsror Frsderick, together with his lust written messages, ftuorlbec! after he had lose his power cf speech, were placad ovsr her heart.

An President Roosevelt has a family of six children and there are only five bed rooms in the. White House, one of which may be retained for guests, ib ia believed thai; additfoaa will have to be made to the Presidential residence, or that the Executive officers will httye to be moved elsewhere,

Of the #2,000,000 sheep in the United States, the Cincinatti Price Current says, 21,000,000, or 50 per cent of the whole, are grown in the five States of Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, and the territory of Hew Mexico. Ttiia is nearly three times as maof as are produced in the five great States of the contral west—Ohio, lad Una, lllioois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which were the strongholds of sheep aqd woo) fowicg until recent times, ;

Tinwald School Committee—The manal monthly meeting of fche Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday evening last. Present—Messrs Clothier (fa the chair), S Gileß, J Fergie, and F Bonaington. Mr ifaaipton, sent an apology for hia absence The Master's report was read as follows | —* I'he num ber of children on the roll is I'3B, and the average attendance for the ptsb four weeks Is 113, Miss Donds r-quests that you will make arrangements as to examination for prizes for sewing. I would rem'nd you that this is the last regular meetinp before the uaual holidays, and request that yon will make arrangements with regard to same.' It was decided that £2 be given foe prises for girls' sowing, and to ask Mesdames Williams, Watkins, and Fergie to judge the same, ir was decided to close the echool for Christmas holidays on the 20.h mar. s for five weeks, and to hoist the fijg on the came date, Mrs Olofchler to have tha honour of performing the hoisting, and Mr Bhkiston and j Doherty were invited to be present. The examination report was received, ani was j considered very good. A hearty vote of i thanks was passed to the teachers for \the ( way they had dons their work daring the year. It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to Mr Tremaia on acconnb of , his illness. Accounts to the amount of £8 13s 4i were passed for payment, and the meeting then adjourned. : HOW XO AVOID TEOUBXE, Nojir to,thfe time fco provide yourself and family with a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera 1 and Diarrhoea' Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the Bnmmer is over, and if procured now may save you a trip !0 fche town in the night or in your busiest season. It Is everywhere admitted to be the neosfc Successful medi cine in use tor bowel complaints, both for children and adfalta. No family can afford to be without Its. For sale by Ashbuttnn DrugOo. - Wade 8 Teething Fowdpbs for Babies fere soothing,' 1 redfjoe fever and Uotches;' Is

Military Heroes.

United Prefi* Association—By Eleotrio Telegrftph—Oopyrighb Sydnrt, Dec 4 A brilliant Resprablage was present 'oday at en iotetesting ceremony—the presentation by the Lieutenant-Gover oor of the first Victoria Cross that came to New South Wales. The recipient was Captain Howie, of the Army Mcdi oal Corps, When the cross was pinned on his breast, Oapt Howie crossed to where two veterans, who had won the coveted distinction in tbe days of Luck now and Delhi were standing, and shook them by the hand. Several officers received the Distin guished Service Order decoration at the same time.

Depression in Germany.

United Presa Association—By Electrio (Telegraph—Cdpyright London, December 4 A Router's message states that half a million men are out of work in Ger many,

The Fire on the Waimate.

Unife?d Press Association-— By K'eofcrlo Telegraph Napier, December 5 It) was confidently hoped last night thai the worst had been passed with regard to the Waimate tire, and tho Hastings fire engine which was sent for about noon returned without being used Ade aohmeot of the Napier brigade with thiir engine stood by all ni^ht, meantime a. stream was being pumped into the burning holds, At 3.30 this morning smoke was again observed issuing from No 4 hold with steam, and it was found necessary to resume pumping in water. This tima the (S rta to locate the seat of the fire were successful, and although i it was deemed advisable to ag*in send for the Heatings steamer, it is now believed that j the danger is over. The fi-e has besn ' thoroughly suppressed !□ No 5 hold LATSi-T ) The latest information from (he Waimate stv.es that the fire is being controlled. As soon as the tire is completely suppressed the damaged cargo will bo removed, and the steamer will then go to Auckland for repairs; It is not thought it will be neoensary to touch any of the cargo, but that stowed ia Mob 4 and 5 ! o'ds.

CRICKET.

United Presa Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph-—Copyright Sydney, December 4 In the Match AH England v. Twenty-two of New England, Maclaren won the toss for the first time in the tour, and wen* io, the innings closing for 254. Hayward 26 and Gunn not out 119 wera the chief scores, Cooper took six wickets for 115.

A Garroting Outrago

United Press Association—By Electrio Tslegruph Christchurch, December 4 Another g^rrcting outrage is reported, a Little River clergyman having bern slu< k up in Caohel Street Kast and robbed of £3 H s üßsailaniß were disturbed, and decamped without aecudng the w*tch ar>d other valuables in the possession of the victim.

Sporting.

OAMARU RACES: FIFST DAY. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Uamabu December 6 There is beautiful weather, and the course is in splendid condition ; also a good atten dance. £1 totalisator, and two dividends declared when there are six runnerat Re sults :— Handicap Hurdles—My lord 1, Roller 2, Mcx 3; «oa by 6 lengths. A very bad third* Also rau Mainstay. Div—£4 14s Clifton WaLTßß—Tsaritzi 1, Pesrage 2, Vandyke 3. Scratched — Nihilist. Won easily, a good third, Dividends £4 7 and £1. Eldkrslie Trot—Evalya 1, Kerry all 2, Fairchild 3. Won easily, a giod. third,

TAKAPUNA RACES

United Press Association—Bj Eleaorlo Telegraph .

Takapona Rageooubsk, Deo, 4

Concluding results, second day—

Oautley Handicap—Highlander I 9 Taka puna 2, Scotty 3. Also started—St Olga, Rosephelo and Camilla Time—l 18J Dlvi deads —Inside, £6 le, and £4 Gj and 18s

Second Pony Racb—Bluo Paul 1, Girton Girl 2, First Whisper 3. Also started— Stcpaw*y, St Loanda, Ukasa, Trooper, Nannie and Mamoa. Time—l 6 Dividends —£4 2s, and £3 19a and £5 5)

Steeplechase—Rufus 1, Djogo 2, Peter Simple 3 Alao stvrted—OaanongAte, Nor' west, Sudden, Voltiguer 11, and Crorja, Dividends—£B 17fl, and £6 8j and £1 10a 6d

Welter—Sundial X, Golden Rosb 3, Red Lancer 3. Also started—Materoa, Hikipene, Matoroa, C*valry, Paul Seaton, Ouiraaette* Time—l.47 Dividends—£7 5a and £7 la and £2 143

SOUTH CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB'S HANDICAPS.

Mr H Brlnkman, the handlcapper for the South Canterbury Trotting Club has compiled tho following handicaps for the South Canterbury Trotting Club's meeting on December 16 :~

Handicap, Maidbkt Trot, of £15; one mile and a half—Deception eoratch, Ngatt maru 43e0, Tracy M 6,; ec, Brandon 6aeo, Geordie M 63e0, Peggia 1} 6seo, Black Star

Oub Mile Dash Handicap., of £20— Brad laugh ecratch, Up Guards lOseo, Dtiey 14«ieo, Dolly Moor 17aoo, Little Belle 18ieo s Siim'un 18jec, Van Wilkes 20jec, Renown 25aec

Timaru Handicap Time Trot, of £35, two miles—Spider scratch, Mist 28aec, Fair B^y 3Qaoc, Van Wilas 32jeo, Ngatimaru 43j'.q

President's Handicap Timbt Trot, oi £25, one mile and a half—Jackoo scratch, Siim'un 3aee, V*u Wiiks 6aec, Ngatimaru 15320

One Mile Electbic Time Trot, of £20 —Bradlaugh nor, Up Guards lOaeo, Diisy 14aeo, Toby 16=seo, Mist 17seo, Dolly Moor 17aeo, Little Ball 18ieo, Black Star 'iSaee.

Ladies' Bracelet Handicap Trot, of £5, with £15 added ; ono mile and a half— Spider scr, Up Guards IGseo, Van Wiiks 25seo, Medora 30sec, Deception 30seo, Young Beldon Slaec, Ngatimaru 34seo, Geordie M. 3638C t Brandon 36seo.

Seadown Handicap Timb Tbot, of £15, one mile and & half—Bmdlaugh scr, Jackoo 23jeo, Mist 25seo, Siim'un 26sac» Renown 365?0.

Acceptances are due with the horn, secretary by 9 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, Deoember 12*

WEAR AND TEAR.

All around us on every hand there is the ovecwotked woman, who has devoted her life to otheis. She ia the salvation of the home ; hets ia the tie that' binds the family together. This incessant toil ami overwork soon shows, for she gives signs of being 'run down.' This condition of health is really Oiused by indigestion. If the focd is per fectly assimilated, and ita strengthening elements diffused through the blood as cuture intended, there would be steady recuperation, and the strain of work would ndt be felt.' Impey'sMay Apple does effec tive work in sustaining womeo. It acts ga ntly and promptly oh the digestive organe, sad niakes them sob ac nature intended they should; Impey'a May Apple Is pleasant, palatable, end potent, aad Is ad ideal'fiiinily ' ' '

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United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Deoember 5, 10 8 a ra THE COLLIERY EXPLOSION. Sydney, Dec. 4 At tho inquest on the victims of the explosion at Burwood colliery, the ver diet was that it was the result of nogloct on tho part of a man named fcelby, for whose arrest a warrant has been issued. ARBITRATION IN AUSTRALIA. The Arbitration Bill has received the Royal assent. Judge Oohea has been appointed President of the Oourt. Mr Wise, Attorney General, visits New Zealand this month probably. Judge Cohen accompanies him. They will confer with New Zealand officials with regard to the regulations required. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Adelaide, Dec 5 The Legislative Council has passed a motion requesting Government to com municate with the Imperial authorities in order to secure the transfer of Ihe Northern Territory to the Common wealth on condition that the liabilities incurred by South Australia be paid by the Commonwealth ; and that the boundary of the State be extended north to the 17th parallel, and that the completion of the transcontinental railway within a definite period be agreed upon. BESS ARABIAN FARMERS. Brisbakb Dec 5 The special Agricultural Homesteads Bill passed its committee stages to per mit a number of Besearabkn farmers to take up laod somewhat on the liaea of a Village Settlermnt, Home and Foreign. United Praßß Association—By EleoArio Telegraph—Copyright)* Received Deo 5, 8 55 a m THE COLLISION AT HARWIOK THE DESTROYER BEACHED London, Dec 4 The destroyer Salmon did nob sink, but was towetl to Harwick harbour bdcl beached. The steamer Cambridge's bows crashed into the stcke hole, wrecking its boilers, and the escaping steam imprisoned £jur s.okers, A sailor gallantly rescued two throsgh » manhole.) SMALLPOX IN LONDON 1 here are 438 cases of smallpox in London, and 137 deaths tioca August 3rd, THE LIVERPOOL BANK FRAUDS MORE ARRESTS John Aiken and John Roberta, bookmakers, of Liverpool, have been arrested aa accessories of Goudio. FOUOHE'S REPORT Received Dea 5, 9 4am tfaucbe has reported to the British that tho two Connaught rangers, who were reported to have been ciptured by hia men and &f cerwards shot, were fairly shot in action. A COMMANDER REPRI MANDED Mr Brodrick haa reprimanded the commander of a regiment for circu lating unsubstantiated allegations against the enemy. (Received Deoember 5, 2 30 pm) THE DRUCE CASE London, Dec 4 A verdict has been given against Mrs Druce in the famous Druce case, the jury finding that Druce died in 1864, and his will with the codicil was duly executed. TO-DAY'S TKLHiTfuA MS. : . United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington Deoember 5 It is understood tho Caversham election wfll be held elthar on ihe 18:h or 19:h iost. Tha Public Works Department contradicts the statement that it has stopped existing contracts for a supply of sleepers, and saya the supply of sleepers in hand ia sufficient to last for many months to come. Dunedin, Deo 5 The Ob&go Labour Day Association show* a shortage of £9 4j 101 on this years' sports, eta. An effort nude to raise the amount without levy has failed, so far. " Two of the largest Unions in the oity last eight, endorsed the candidature of Henry Rodda, for Oaversham A Determined Suicide- United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, Deo 5 William Pharaoh, a recent arrival from Canada, who unsuccessfully attempted suicida by shooting on October 21, killed himse'f by cufcUng his throat with a raaor last night. He had been despondent since his arrival, or account of being unable to get work- Magisterial . * —_—. ASHBURTON-THURSDAY. (Before C A Wray, Esq. S.M) GRAZING OATTLK IN THE RIVERBED, A Spring was charged with allowing cattle t-o wander in the Aehborton riverbed vested in the County Council. Mr Purnell appeared for the Council. It appeared thab seven head of cattle were grazing on this country unattended, and they had been trespassing on various occadons Me Malnwaring, clerk to the County Council, stated that defendant had no permission to thus graze the cattle. The Bench warned defendant against a recurrency of the breach, and fined hirr» 5s and costs for each head. civil "Business J H Steel v J Holborough, claim £2 15s 6d fit work done at the order of defendant, who promised to pay the cost o I repairs to a dray. Plaintiff had accounts against Holboroogh, and also his son. Bonnlngtoh, an employee of plaintiff, stated that defendant ordered the work to be done. Defendant gave evidence that the dray belonged to Mr Thomas. He had not ordered lfe. -Judgment was given for platntifi for amount 'claimed. J Orr and Co. v James Burgess, claim £3 9s 7d. judgment by default, Who beat the Englishmen at cricket Who taught them how to play ? Who played the deuoe with every wioket? Australia leads the way. What plays the deuce with cough or cold? What makes consumptives fewer | Oh !\Yhat ie thab worth more than gold ' food's Great Pe^peraainti Care. <



Tenaers, \ TUNDJSKS. mENDERS are invited for the erection of JL an eight-roomed House at Springburn, for A. H. Ayrton, E-q. Drawings and Speci fications may be seen at the «ffi:o of Mr J. Tucker, Timber Me: chant, Aehburton, where , Seal* d Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on FRIDAY, the 13th of Dtoember. 12 21, HENRY~fi^_SP_lK_rßOiil7"" SPECIAL ENTRY^ " SATURDAY, 7th DECEMBER. Of\ SHEETS'NEW CORRUC-A- Of\ UU TED IRON. 6ft Lengths OU Must be sold to close Consignments. H, STEPHENSON, 12 24 Auctioneer. Public notices ashburton hospital, WANIED immediately—A Certificated Murse. Salary £40 per annum, with board. Applications, with Certificate*, will be received addressed to the Chairman Hospital Committee, Ashburton, up to TUESDAY Noon, the 17th December. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Decembers, 190K 12.24 -~^~— -—- — SHEARING will bsgin at Clent Bills ou MONDAY, the 16sh December. 11 220 JAM3S HARBISON. I UJNIXJ-D SOHOJL SPORTS. ' IVI OI ICE is hereby given in pursuance of 1\ the Publics Keßerves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain wil be aob apart for the Annaal Uuited School Sports on MONDAY, the 16th day of December, me% on which day charges wil' be made for adrmeeion thereto on the fol" lowing scale, vz :—For children under the age of 10 years, free ; for eaoh child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, Six pence ; for eaoh person of the age of 15 years and over, Oae Shilling ; for eaoh horse^ Oae Shilling ; for eaoh trap, Oao Shilling. W H COLLINS, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board Aehburton, Djo scli, 1901 12 26 FuR BALE. HP !" w*"* *■' UoM»flo thereon, JL •O- corner of Peter Street and 3.X. Belt; alto a 70 by 12 foot Verandah, suitable for an implement ehedt Apply W. C. Page, Builder. 11 198 PRINCE Albert Pr.vate Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Ashburtou. Under New Mxuage ment. First Class Accommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table krp', Hot and Cold Bulbs, Turff moderate. Louse Boiee for Horace, Letters and Telegrtvmo promptly replied to. —A. H. F_LLI.\GHAM, Proprietor. 11176 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now _C_L completed with tho Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union. Policies may be issued at once. Mes-rs Feibulap der Baos, Ltd, are tho Local Agents for the QgntmerciU Union Company. O Hardy & Co, Ageots atß'tkata. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury District 11 166 N Z Farmers' Union ! FARMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI DENTINSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faot that the Reduced Rate of Premium is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Office, and now that tha Contract is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will loyally stand by the agreement entered into* ' We shall be glad • to receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Per HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Managing Director. Ashbnrton. Nov. 30,1901 11 21# PEARb Annual, Graphic, Holly Leaves, London News, Black and White, Christmas Cards in great variety, Bass Relief Cords,. Soulptograph, Beautifully Hand Painted Dedgop, Black and White Views, Floral Cards, Plush Mounted and Celluloid Cards, Boxes and Packet, New Books—H M Joses BOUGHT at 5s in the £! specialTdrohase OF GOOOBONQS. fTIHE Undersigned have secured ab the JL above price from a big Melbourne firm, who were largely overstocked, 5,000 copies of good up to date socgp, most of which are of very recent issue, and composed by the following well known authors :—Gounod, Birri, Blockley.f Pontat, Balfe, Michael WatPOD, Molloy, Bishop, Lover. Mendels sohn, Behrend, Trotere, Sullivan, Verdi, Glover. PieeoSomlni, Hattoo, Handel, Clarl bel, Wallace, Pinauti, Oowen, Rieubautt, Klein,. Geraldlnne, Scott Gutty, Tito Mattei, Deor,*, Stephen Adams, Lohr. Jude, E«ejkel, Tosti, Sir H R Bishop, Bethold Tours, BSumenthal, Loder, Ootsford Dick, Hope Temple, Arditi and others. From the above composers, it will be seen at a glance that this is not a cheap rubbishy collection of time expired copyright stuff, but a seleacion of some of the very best songs by the best composers, usually retailed ati 2s each (two shillings) nett. In order to effect a spaedy clearance these will all be Bold in sealed packets, containing 10 songs each for 5?, or an average price of 6d eaoht Each packet will be marked • Soprano,' ' Tenor,' 'Contralto,' and •Bass,' and the settings of the songs contained therein, will be specially selected for those voices. Samples of these are now on view in our window, and the public can judge for themselves of the value offered. Premises open for business every Tuesday and Satur day only. We are also showing some new lines, containing marvellous value, in the following bound vols:—« Wide World Song Folio. 1 (96 songs, 3s), (Globe Song Folio/ (ICO songs 4s 6rt), ' Universal Pianoforte Folio,' (62 pieces 3s 6d). Also a selection of new and novel piano lamps in various shades and colours, showing a beautiful soft light) at 9a 6d, I§9 and 17s pair, New piano sconces (candlesticks), in artistic designs, 6s 6d, 9d 6d, 12s 6d, Iss, 18s 6d, and 30a pair. Small goods of every description. URAOE BROS., Arcade, Ajhhurtom j Tuesdays aod B&Urdays, '



WANTErS, Eto, \^ " ANTED to S«II —Kmpty Oases, Ca*ku '* and Crates.—John T Cooch, Fan.-i ---tlers' Buildup. 12 22 W'AN'l I'D to Sell—BUck Harness Maie, vry quiet.—John T Cooch, Soun ders' Bui'diDg-. 12 23 SHEEP SHEARS ! Sheep Shears 1 — At Reduced Prices, T U S and B B A at 3a 6d each. II A, Kto.-, 2s 9J each. Oil Stones, Olive Oil, Branding Oil, Raddle, Lamp Biack, eio, at Lowest Prices.—G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger IJIANOS and Organs—Cash or easy terms, XT from 10a per month upwards. A vpeoial piano imparted direct, full trichord nud strong iron frame, ivory kcya, walnut case ; 40 guineas cash ; termscan be arranged; music, violins, accordoone, and all requisite —H M Jokes. _ /"IURTAIN3 o! Quality, Style, and Low \J Price. The sort*you waDt is the best for the money, and that in our sorU Come ana see at MITOHHLIi & TURNEB'S WANTED, by this week—so Pairs of Hareß, and 100 Pairß of Pigeons.— J H Jxwitt, Burnett Street. 11 65 WANTED KNOWN—That a big line of Laoe Curtains we have just landed, ex c.c. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. HAVE you noticed what a nree fioish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doora below W H Col lins & Co. 11 146 FOR Christmas— Peek Fraan's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Swiss Wine, • S--8" AJcohcl.' .ouslebrouk's and Oaabury'a Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of finest quality.—-Carson &Cb. WANTED— A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made aB good aa new, to ft?.- JR; COUCH, TheCheapcsb and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tancred Street j , , : : , . OPKCI A L Announcement—During tbiß k_) month you can get a euit to measure for 555, at W H P_aho_, Cash Draper HATS —Special purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' t-nd Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pearob, Cioh Draptr BLOUBES— Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateeop, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2a 6d— W H Peaboh, Cash Draper BELT3 —Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley beita Is 6d, | Is lid, 2a 63, Tho New Qaecn AUxtndr* Bell la lid, 2i 3.1, Fast Prints 4fi, Lvrge Hearih Rugs 2i lid—W H P_A_O_, Corner East and Burnett Street 1, mO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of A. Fishiag Qjods to hand—Files, Casts, VVadere, Shurv's Fancy, Minnow*, etc, eta, All Anglers' Requisites ab Dunedin prices, at Hardley Bros, Mas* Street.. 11 135 TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. at; 3a 6i. Large stock of Gennine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and ail other Braudiog Requisites a tpeoialty, ai Hardlky Bros, Ironmongers, East Street. li i3a f I Til IS oannob be boat for Valce.— JL Gent's up to date Light B jots 7s lid at Mellor's Zealatdia Bood Store MRS /> LCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of Naw Dries Gjode, Silks, Mnslins, Prints, L^ces and Trimming*. Also _ lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hate, Bonnet)*, Strtws, Flowera, Qaille, and Feathers, Having secured the set vices of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all Newest, designs in Art Needle Work, Silk^, *_. astnet Wools, Transfers,, &i, always in stock. WANTED KNOWN—We consider ih_t satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in out power to "get there. 1' Doij'b forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers WANTED KNOWN—That J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room fur his new Chaistmas Stock of Boots and Shoes, of best quality jasb arrived Repair' lag done ab once, beet leather used ; the Hail —next Court House, Ashburfci n. 11 153 DO you know that U Bairstow is selling for oiksh at less han Christchurch prices, as the few following quotations will | show : —Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended I foot rail, from 503; Duchess tables from I 30s ; Ddohess chests from 45s ; inspection I and comparison invited. 11 144 I/CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 CHRISTMAS ! \J CARDS ! A room upstairs haß been specially fitted up for their diaplay ; ali the newest designs are there, Including—Sand painted Cards, Black and White, Celluloid, Booklets, Comics, Calendars, etc ; very good value in packets of cards* Inspection invited. —A T H Williams, Bast Street, next Meßsrs WH Collins & Co. I?OR Best Value in American Glaes ware, English China and Earthen I ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Cabson anj> Co, Tancred Street TTTANTED KNOWN- Gibbard has pur f V ohased the stock of Q F Smith, Rangiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10s ; Is Straw Hats for 6d ; 4i Felb Hats for Is lid ; Paper Collars, 4 boxes for la. The stock | must go at any price space limited, prioe no objsQt, Come at ones to Gibbard _ for bargains. FOUND -The Ready Money Shop in Tanored Street (opposite Arcade)— Best) value in Men'ct Merino Punts Is lid, Brown Cotton do la 6d, Heavy Ribl A do Is 93, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4a lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 83 6d TT7ANTED*K-own—Lovely Prints from Vt 4£-i, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3Jd, Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, dream, Bluo and Black 7|i, Largo Aprons lljd, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tanored Street fe4 mHB Scone has Changed," say! J. Visitors to the Raady Money Shop, j Large Hearth Ruga 2s 9,1,- Boor Mats Is, i Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet Is Sd, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4^d, Latest Carpet pesigos and Tiles in two yard w;de do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes fl£d, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and Is, Lace Curtains from Is Sd, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£ d, Strong U.B Tabling 10id, Naiufook, fuil42:n wide, 5s 9d adogan ab Gibbabd's, Ready Money Draper DRESSES— Bronhe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 1 7s lid, 8s lid, dress length, Summer Beiges 6a 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5e lid dress, French Poplins 83 lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs $3 9d, at Gib;bard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade \ SHOE that does not wear well ie not | X-L cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes,, in black or tan, bubtoued or laced, ab 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fib well; our sewn walking shoes at 6s 6d and 63 8d are marvels. Come and see them, at R Aloorn'S' 11 49 Smoke New Yenas i



FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD FOfTsALE BY PHIVaTE TREATY NOT having sold Mb F A Cccks's Farm of 912 Acres at May6elci by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. j WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BEjHELD ON THUESDAY, 19th Fecember 1901, For which we will be pleased tojrecelve Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 103 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTIOESi TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE HE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THENCE AN Accident Corporation Capital One Million Revenue fob 1900—£878,492 5s Hd. A RE INSURING FARMERS-Whflther Members ef the Farmers Union or not—at the same rate and with the same concessions individually, as any other Company otters them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all just claims effected locally TO FARMERS TTTE may state that the Reduced Rates of Premiums now prevalent on aUolasses of business are due to the enterprise of the Ocean Accident Corporation, who have been steadily bringing down the Rates siroe they commenced operations in the co'ocy, and Farmers will End it) to their advantage to call and see us before completing business elsewhere, NIOOLL BROS., District Agents J. V. DEBEER WATCHMAKER, JEWELLEF, AND OPTICIAN IN RW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures TEOPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made in theee Linen, and Very Liberal Terms to Conr-itstees, &c. JEWELLERY Made to Order. A Large Stock of Stones to seleob from. Old Jewellery Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasses-, Frames, Lnnee*, eto. A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashburto. "Novelties" FOR TBE Holiday Season, AT •* The Corner," MILLINERY- Our Milliaery Depart ment: never presented a more pleasing or attractive appearance than at present. Come early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', Sua Hats and Bonneta LADIES 3 SILK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuish is in our ready made Blouses, and can be had all prices from 2a 6d up WHITE & FANCY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment of White Underrkirts, Trimmed Laoe or Embroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call and see these wonderful lines LACE TIES, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACES—We have just opened up a very large shipment of these Goods suitable for Holiday Wear, at very low prices ; call and inspect HOSIERY & GLOVES in Lace, Silk and Cotton—SptorAL value in Hosiery at la, Is 6d, 2s per pair ; Kid Glove?, all shades, from 2s 6d. Everyone shculd secure a pair of our 2a 6 i Glovec, vety reliable DRESS, GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpaoaa and Fancy Blacks—New Shades and marked at low figures _o SE_JEi MANCHESTER GOODS in Fanoy Prints, Mercerised Pricts,Fancy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins In endless varieties, beat designs* Wa hold a wonderful stiook of CALIGO OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is now replete with a very choice selection of Men's and Boy's Suits, newest Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Choice Shirts, Ties, Underclothing, Sox, etc BOOTS 1 BOOTS ! Special Shipment of Lftdies' Ftne American Shoes, also Children*!* Tan and Black Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Boots and Shoes at all prices. Call and inspect before the HOLIDAY SEASON. NORTHCOTH & HEFFORD 'THE CORNER,' ABHBURTON. WANTED— Every Lady to look nice on Show Day by wearing a pair of oar American Shoes—Mellos % Zealaadla Boot Store



[ T. Bulloefc. * ' TO LET, 1 EAST STREET, at a Reduced Rectal, SHOP and Premises lately occupied by Mr George Worner T BULLOCK. "tolet" ROOMS in Aroade Chambers; also in Victoria Buildings . T. BULf.O v K. money! ~~ f*l^O lend on approved Freehold Securities 1 the following special sums: £1575, £sOOxad£3OQ. Arp'y to T BULLOCK TREVORION. 2 ROODS gy^PEROHES With Small Cottage and Stable thereon ; £55 price required. Terms oan be arranged. For further particulars apply to CE BULLOCK TO LET, AX A LOW RENTAL PREMISES adjoining McConell's Stables, Tanored Street, lately occupied by Mr RlOlark . B BULLQCKf BUBINEBB NOTICES FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. (TO (SHE FARMERS OF ASfiBURTON AND BurroundiDg District. "YITE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per ib in the Factory, at TOP MABKET-VALUES throughout the coming season. NiCOLL BROS. i ASHBURTON; UTt. webley~ (Of Meesra Webley and Sons), PIANOFORTE k ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ASHBURTON. Town and Country Ordera sent in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to. J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Classes of Booms BURNETOD STREED \ S.VEOIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to inform hia numerous Customers and Friends that j he haa removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes* walk of his former plaoe, hia Business having increased so considerably these last few years that he found the land inadequate I to cultivate stock enough for hia customers. Thanking hia Patrons and Friends for their increasing anpport, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements to secure a oontinnanoe of their confidence, and the honour of their kind secommenda' fcion, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allen too, Ashbutton, THE ULBTER BOOT BHOP, landed Street, Opposite the Arcade, ON STOCK—Good Assortment of Best Makes of Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoes, and SI ppere, at Lowest Prices in Ashburteni All Qoods N6w and Up to Duel No old Stock. Repairs and bespoke work executed on the sbortesb notice, and at Reasonable Rates. THOMAS YOUNG, 11 123 The Ulster Boot Shopi Mrs Johnston, T) KGISTEHED Teacher of the Pianoforte A Singing Ravelook Streets E. W. JIALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio. • ii 18



BUSINESS NOTICES IMPORTANT. T DKSIRE to THANK my Oustomert for Past Favors, and to intimate that as I *BI LEAVING TIIE DISTRICT, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NKCESSARY THAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FQRXHWITH. For Absolute Sale, AT,.ANY SACRIFICE, ALL HI FURNITURB & FANCY GOODS] JAMES BAKER Furniture and Fancy Goods Warehoaee, Havelook Street. 1 HE HK-! HE! HA 1 -HA I HA ! HO! HO! HO! "PRETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SAY s Yes 2 But I Bought a Pair of Boots at D, STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STOKE To day, and I am just thinking of the money I !3aved< — o— THAT'S THE PLACE '•' jtob SMALL PROFITS ft QUICK RETURNS. Hustle along and get your next pair of Booita there. They're at the TOP NOTOH FOR VALUE. T HAVE FOR SALE- The Latest and Most Up to date Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DBILL I The only Drill that carried off a Gold I Medal in an aotral Field Trial. Light) I draught combined with attength, a perfect power, and a trial given, Inspeotlon invited, . - THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER ! AND BINDER - ; I The simplest, strougeßt, Hght draught, I will cut- and tie any cro|>. Moat up to dilf lin tbe market. 80s testimonials to confirm I above* . JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs makes it tht slmpleßti nod best cabting maobine mad«. HAY BAKE—lnspect Hay-Bake fof strength j THE ROTARY DISC RIDOER This Machine takes the J.lftoe of three Implemrctp, and does its work better, A gr<!ftt saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrowp, Springtined Osltifa* tore, and all kinds of Farm Machinery l«»t on hand. Price 3 Moderate, and Term* very easy. Extras for abnvft keph in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineeriog Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. Tb* ooming machine—Ohainleaa Envoy, no cogs or chain, but rolls along tot I easiest running, machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited . I District Agent Colonial Mutual Life ! Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FO RTaLB. 6om<s Good FARMS, from 50 60 6000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4$ per oent For particulars apply W.STONYER, AROADE, Machinery, Grain, Ineuranoe, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 249 TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOB "SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY* A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesse , Cheat, Beautiful Overmantles, Washstand, Sideboard Very Handsome Dtnnec Service (70 places), Sola, Ohairs, Tables, Pictures, Fenders, Fire Braiset, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc* EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (nevtt ueedV MUST BE SOLD QUTCKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHEAD~& BEBRYMAB ASHBURTON. ; J, L. HIGGB HIS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : ? DECORATIONS ■ CAUL. AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, Glasltr, Sign writer, etc, Tanored fitreet.