Tennis Tournament

ASHBURTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Prbsidbbt—G W Purnell, Etq., Yicf-Prei-i ---demts, Hugo Friedlander, Esq., and T Bollock, Esq. Committee—-Mea*™ P JT Cox, I> Wood, S Gordon, H H Fooke, J F Thompcoa, G M WateoD, and 0 Sal nnond. Hoij Treasurer—G Friedlander. Ladies' Committee. — Meedamea Huge Fdedlander, Tenant, and Miss Standieh.

The Open Tournament of 1901, was com menced ftt 9;30 a m yesterday morning »t the Ashbarton Domab. The weather which has for weeka past betn showery and unsettled, gave signs of clearing up, and the day opened bright and very warm, bat unfortunately the rain recommenced at that portioc of tha afternoon which was the moat Important for the fanctiocl The Committee and officials had for some time past been very carefully attending to the host of details neoeesarily for a euooeßsful demons tration, and nothing whatever bad been overlooked by them whereby the success of the tournament oonld be assured, and Mr Ooath, the Secretary, especially had devoted Alt his energy in promoting a good contest, and ensuring as enjoyable time for the visitors and local players. Five grass courts were laid out>, and everything possible hac beta done by the Comaiittee» who were at work yesterday morning at daylight using artificial mtans of drying the wet grass, and otharwlse trying to sjat rid of the dampness of fc'ie previous day. A large maiquee was * erected on the eastern Bide of the courts, and here Mesdames Gordon, Builoofc and Wood, had the supervision of the refreshments, And these ladies are to be oongratu'ated upon the buccors they made of the cat«ringi The Championship Meeting of New Zealand also opens today in Auckland, and this fact has created some correspondence in the uewspapere, it being atated that) the Aohbur lon ToorDament would sflecb that of the Northern Centre, and that permission for the former should nob have been grantei, but from erquiriea made of those players of note who were in ABhburton yesterday, we loam that not a single one intended to go to the Auckland match. It is also stated that the Ashbnrtori Tournament) practioajly exceeds the NiZ. Ohatnpi nahlp Meeting in the number of matches—ls9--arranged to be earned oat in Ash burton. Those who attended yesterday, included the best players from Ohristchtsroh to InvercargiU, »ad If the weather improves some of the snosb brilliant play in the colony may be seen tn tha tournament, which extends until tomorrow. Yesterday's programme wns intended to ioolude B'xry events, but a heavy rain coming on shortly after three o'cldck, prevented carrying out the original arrange ments, acd only thirty events were therefore negotiated, and the heavy ground unfortunately interfered with good fast play. Whilst the rain held eff, the ground improved Vastly every hoar, and it was therefore deei3«d to carry on the handicap gsmes in the forenooDi and stairb at two o'clock with She championships* About) 300 people attended, and the Domain presented a highly Interesting appearanoa. In the handicap events, with an early utart, good progress was made in the first round, and in the tingles some close games occurred, those between Pearce and Jackson, McLean and Ssteoad, and Thomson and Orr being fche moat notioeable, In the second grade, the contest between W Purchase, Douglas and Orisp, being perhaps the besb contested. In the Handicap Doubles, the beet games resulted between Colthart Bros and Wilding and Cox, the two brothers forming a. fine combination. In the Ladies' events little progress was made> In their Handicap Slogbs, the matoh between Mre Tennanb «nd Miss Revell proved very close, and in fche Ladies Donb'es, the Misses Bauchop made a very good fight against Misßes Har maa and Berkeley, winning the first set 6—5 bub losing the last two There was no adjournment amongst the playsra for lunch, and at) two o'olook tho championships com menced, bub the rain prevented more than an hour's play in this section. Interesting games occurred In the Doubles botween Broad ftad Salmood v Revell and Hartmann, the smaihing and lobbing being particularly noticeable* What promised to be the iciest exhibition of the day, the chimpionship •ingle between Wilding and Broad, was unfortunately interrupted by rain after the first set, r«nd although the playerß pluokily hold out, and numerous onlookors defied the elemen s In iheir anxiety to witness the contend, ib was ultimately deoided to die* ooatioue, as by that time tho rain wae coming down heavily. Mr Wilding played a dashing game, whilst his opponent never risked a single point. The now pavilioa just erected by the loc&l (Tub, together with j the large marquee, provided Bhelter for tho large numbers present, and ib was generally recognised that a broader verandah for the former building would ba a greater advan* tsgo. After an interval it was very soon ap' parent that play for the day could not be re f s'umed on aooount of tho wet, and the players and visitors gradually dispersed, it being arranged that pay should be resumed at 80'0'ock th;a merning, The rain of hat aighi> prevented this being carried out, and the Committee therefore decided to hold same of the matches on the asphalt courts. The following were the results of yesterday's play :— Men'sSinslrChammonship—Firsfcround: Broad beat A Wilding, 6-4 (unfinished) Men's Doobm Chamaionship — Second round : 0 H Broad and E Salmond beat E Russell and 0 L Harbmana, B—6, 6—3; 6—2 Ladies' Single Championship — Firat round % Mils Barman beat- Mra Torment, a_4, 6-1 • Men's Single (Handicap)—Firafr grade— First) round; W Pearce (reoeive 2—6) beat E H Jackson (sor), 6-4, 2-6, 6—5; G 0 Branson (owe 4—6) beat W Johnston (reoeive o—6j, 6—5, 6—3 ;T E Lynoh (owe 15) beat P H Cox {owe 4—6), 6-4, 6-2 5 S M Brown (receive 4—6) beat W X Lyfctelton (owe 2_6), 6—6, 6—3, O G White (owe 2—6) boat W D Revell (receive 5~6), 6—3, 6—4 ; O F Salmond (owe 15) beat J M'Lean (owe 4—6K 6—l, 5—6, 6—5 ; R 8 Brown (reoeive 2—6) beat S J Gordon (receive 4—6), 6—o, 6—5 ; R D Harman (owe 30) beat HO Orr (owe 2— 6), 5-6, 6—l, 6—4 ' Mbk's cinsle (Handicap)—Seoond grade —First round ; G V riedlander (owe 2—6) beat P Gray (owe 2-6), 6—4, 6—4; OJ Newton (owe 3—6) baar W Brock (reoeive 15), 3-6, 6-5, 6—2 ; G Fowke (scr) beat W' Hess (owe 15), 3-6, 6-2, 6—o; H Ourtia a bye; L W Donghs (owe 2—6) bsat B G Crisp (owe 5-6), 2—6/6—l, 6—2 ; F VV Sefdon a bye; O J Payne (owe 15) beat FJ Thompson (owe 2—6), 6—5,6—1; R Douglas (owe 5—6) beat W Purchase (owe 3_6), 5-6, 6-5, 6—3; D Wood a bye L4.DiHB*SINaLB (Handicap)— First round : Mlsa L Revell (owe 15 2—6) beat) Mrs Tennant (owe 15;, 6-—5, 6-5; Miaa A Bemohop a bye Mek'B DOUBLB (Handicap) First rcimd : 8 M and B B Brown (receive 2-6) beat J $ $nd W Purchase (reqeive 4.-6), 6—l, 6—l ; PandT'GoJthart (owe %5) beab A Wilding aod A P Cox (owe 15), 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6—4 1 O H Br®ad and E H Jackson (owe 15 4—5) beat D Friedlander and J M Dswson (reoeive 4-6). 6-0, 6 -1 ; C F and E Bilmond (owe 30), beat f J Thomson and OAlcojq (receive 2-6), 6—3, 6-2, T and R Seay (owe 15) bent W Johnston and H H Fookn fowe 3-6), 6—5, 6—2 Ladies' Docei-E (Hand)c9.p)— First round —Misses Harman and Berkeley (owe 15 3—6) beat Misses Bauchop (owe 2—6), o—6, 6—5, 6—4;Misaeß Campbell and Maolean (owe 25) beat Misses Alcoro and W Orr (scr), 6-0,6-0. Combined Handicap-First round—Miss W Orr and D Fdedlander (receive 3—6) beat Miss Mea and W D Bevel! (owe 3—6), §—2, 6—2 ; Miss W Pnrnell and S J Gordon fowe 3- 6) beat Miss Alaorn and C G Alcorn freoeive 2—6), 6—4, 2—6, 6—3 ; Miss A Orr and R A Douglas (owe I—6) beat Miss la bijeiten and W R Lyttelton (owe 15), 6—5, ©~4,

SECOND DAY

Owing to the wet weather today's play was coofined to asphalt oottrte only, vpliefe BQtne excellent matches were played, those between Newton, of Timaru, and Russell, of invercftfgili, resulting in favor of the Gwriara man ; between T Coltbarb and A P Ooz, won by Colthart, and between 0 Salmond and J 17 Collins, being amongat the besb • Mbn'b Sinolb CHAMPiOHBHiP—Firab round —J U Collins beat) C F Sftlmodd 6—3, 7—5. The Men's Single and Ladies' Handicaps were proceeding when we'wenb to press, the formsr ;ab the asphalt courts and the latter AoMcßFdedlftadet'i^drtß.

TO-MORROW

Tomorrow, at 6 ft n>, play will be resumed on the grafs court a in the Domain, when many firet cl&se matches will be fought outs A Wilding, Chßtiipion of Canterbury, will finish the matoh against 0 H Broad, Cham; pioD of Otaeo ; B D Harman will meet E Rueeel! : J MoLeen against W Pearse in the Men's (Single Chompiooehlpe; and R D Ha?mars and J 0 Collins will meet A Wilding Bnd A P Ox; 0 and T Uolcharb will meat C P Salmond and P H Cox in Men's Double Championships. JVHbs Campbell, Otago Lsdy Champion, will meet Miss Rerell, of Timaro, and M!ss A Orr will meet Misb Coltbart in the Ladieß* Single Ch&ni p!om»hip. Play is pxpeobed to continue on all the courts the whole of the. day. Despite the weather, oue local Committee are doing their utmost to tanks the tournament a success ia every way.

THE LATEST

SSODTH AFRICA.

BOER ATTACK ON OHARLES TOWN

BAD NEWS FOR KRUGER &00.

MORE EVIDENCE AGAINST KKUGER

United Pre. c Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copj E;RhtJ

(Received December 27, 95 am) London, Dec 26 Boera raidpd the west of Charleston™ unsuccessfully, and tampered with the | natives. Kayper. the Patch Premier, in the course of an interview, said the courts and nriatocracy of Europe were all friendly to England. The Boers had no friends in the official but sympathy with the masses was increas ing. Many emissaries were constantly coming from England representing themselves as advocates of peace. Any thing positive however, must emanate from the British Government. The Daily Mail states that a letter signed Suyroan was found in a Mafe klnsj trench, dated September 11th, 1899, which Bhows that Kroger had absolutely resolved on t and had determined on an ultimatum before i Britain was ready.

United Preen Aseoeiatioa—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, Dec 27 Colonel Porter, c f the Seventh Con tingent, wfres to the Premier, from Dundee and Ingozo, as folllows :—" Lids in the field wish you to publicly convey Christmas greeting to all friends and relatives in New Zealand. The regiment is cheerful aod well," Napier, Dec 27 It is feared that L D Russell referred to in a cable as having died from a voand is the son of Captain liuem!!, who Wta attached to the West Yorkshires; No confirmation of (he news has yet been received

Home and Foreign.

Received December 27, 9 5 a m New York, Dec 26 Mr L M Shaw, Governor of lowa, has succeeded Mr Gagp, as secretary of the Treasury, who resigned.

Sad Drowning Fatality.

KINE PERSONS MISSIKG.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Dec 26, 9 40 a.m. Brisbane, Dec 27 A failing boat jibed and capsiz d at Well ington Point, nineteen miles from town. Five persons were rescued, and the follow ing nine are missing :—Rev, Dark, Messrs Armstrong, Marlow and three sons, Beard, Harvey, and Kennedy, A survivor states that the weather was occasionally Equally. All clung to the boat fora while. Marlow with his eons clinging I o him, sunk together

Shocking Fatality.

United Press Assooiatlon—By Eleotrio Telegraph-—Copyright Phrth, December 27 The residence of Mr Alexander Leithad, at Daydftwn, was burned on Christmas morning, and five children, of ages ranging from an Infant to eleven yeai-d, perished. The father was so badly burned that he died later, and the mother became demented.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wflungton, December 27 The holiday passed off very pleasantly, the day being beautifully fine and calm. The harbour steamers were busy all day running to various seaside resorts, and all trains leaving the city wore crowded. Five thousand passengers were booked from the Government railway stations and 3000 from the Manawatu Company's depot. Twelve hundred went by excursion to Plcton. Mr James McKenzie, brother of the j member for Walhemb, who since 189? has been chl«f draughtsman in the Wellington District Sarvey Office, has been appointed , chief surveyor an' Commissioner of Crown I Lands for TaranakL I ByNEDiN, December 27 Acquiescing in importunate representa - tlvee of Mr Millar, senior member for the city, the Defence Minister has consented to restore to volunteers ths privileges of free railway passes when travelling from difltri?t to d'strlct for the purpose of corps shootifg and competitions.

THBi ASBBPBaOft GOAEDIAK : FRIDAY, jDBCBMBEH 27, 1901



Public Notices. i IMPORTANT NOTICE. SEVENTH VISIT 'XO ABIIHURION OK TUBS Polypathio Medical Institute, CRRI6TOHUROH FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p re until 8 p.tn SATURDAY, 4tb, 9 a.m until 1 p.m Consultation free—Moffatt's Hotel 12 21^q Mil. and Vol. Offioe, Timaru, 24tb December, 1901 DISTRICT ORDER. Bth H.Z. 'CONTINGENT. 1. The la*t par of Dlabriob Orders of 20th inst, odering selected men from out stations in Tltnaru oa 27th inst, is hereby cancelled, and the following substituted j - 2. Selected men from F*irlie and Waimafce will como into Timara by the morning train ou JANUARY 3rd, and report them 1 selves at Defence ofßoe on arrival, whore tbfy will reoeivo further instruotione, 3. The Timnru men and all other South Canterbury .Men will proceed by express 5 p m on JANUARY 3rd, to Gamp a* Addington, poking up the Man on the way, and be prepared to remain in Gamp til! embarkation. 4. While in Camp, Officers, N C O.'S and Men will rocoivo pay at reduced rates till embarkation. From date of embarka* tiow, and during remainder of Borvioe, pay of N.C.O.'s will be oa follows: — Staff Sergeant, 8s 61 per eUy Col. fergt*. M»jor, 83 pee day Q.M. Sergeant, 8s per day 1 Sergeants, 7a par day Corporals, 61 per day i Furrier Fergeant. 8a 61 p9r day Saddler Sergeant, 8: 6d [erduy Buglers, 63 per day Troopera, 53 per d»y Orderiy Room Clerks, 7a per day MEN must bring thair own BUnkets to Camp, which will be returned to their private addresses together with theif private olothing, 5. On arrival in oamp, the parly will be marched to the Orderly Room Tent by the Senior Ofihor, or N.C. Offioor in charge of party, to report arrival, and receive further instructions. UEUT.COL. BAILEY, Commanding B.C. Sub. District EDimaru, 24th Deoi, 1901 12 212 SARGOOD OOP COMPETITION THE conditions for this Competition for year ending February 1902, will be aameaalaeb yonr 4 Returns to reach this offioe oa or before sth January, 1902. Alteration of Conditions for future Com petitions will probably be Usaed early in Febra&ry. LIEUT-COL BAILEY, CommandiDK S.C Sub District, Timnra, 24 h Deo, 1901 12 213 INVITATION. STRANGK & COMPANY respectfully nqucet their numerous old Clients to Visit) thdr SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, Where Useful and Ornamental OUBIoTMAS GIFTS ARE ON VIEW, Including their " Eldridga B" Sewing Maohino, guaranteed, which is now a house hold term, at the low figure of £5 15s; or a nice Duchesa Chest—capital presents for economical housewives. A Host of other Attractions on view. Christmas Ordeie already in hand will be faithfully fulfilled aa usual. 12 196 BUSINESS NOTICES Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HABDLBY BEOS. AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OP FISHING TACKbE in great variety—Minnows,*Flies, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Anglero call and inspect) WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of evsry description HARDLEY BROS EAST STREET, Sy%^ price gBSa»/6 t/8 2/4 2/8 lES J. LLOYD, MUSIC) SELLER, &o, T>EGISTERED TEACHER of Jti MUSIC Mn9ioal Instruments of every description. Latest) mueio by every mall. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc, for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion nnd Ball Beatings, Rapid, queit and durable Family Machine, also Bteam Power. AGE^T FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Lessons free, Materials kept. T4PCBBP Subsist (oext Hall, HerbulJab



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Bring the Children to Pearck s, Cash Draper nnHE SHOP will ba open every Nifhb This Week until 9 o'clock, Saturday until 11 o'clock, for the sale of Christmas and New Year Cards. A T H WILLIAMS, East Street TTTLSTER Boob Shop—THUS. YOUNG, vJ Bootmaker, thanks his numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of not being able to secure Almanaca, I shall return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per oenb on Goods purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit inspection of the same—THOS. YOUNG, Ulster Boob Shop, Tanored Street, Ashburton BE wiae and save mon-'y. Bay your Boots and Shoes ab Mellor s. Note ~ Zealandia Boob Store. YES, there can be doubt, no possible doabr that Mellqk'b Zealandia B >ob Store leads for value. PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Ashburtoa. Under New Manage ment. First Clasa Accommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table kept-, Hob and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to —A.H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 Smoke New Yonua



DAVID THOMAS AKOADE HORSE^ FAIR. FBIDAY, JAN. 10, 1902. MY NEXT HORSE PAIR will be held on tho above date, for which I am now receiving entiles. 12 155 D THOMAS __ PUBLIC NOTICES IN Pursuance of the Pobh'o Reserves Act 1, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, Notice is hereby givon that tho Tijwald Domain will be set apart for the Tinwald Racing Club's Annual Meeting, to be held on January Ist, 19C2, on j which charges will be made for admission ! thereto on the following soale :— For eech adult) .. 9w Shilling For each horse  One Shilling Entranoa to Stand TwoSbillingsand and Paddock „. Sixpence C. DOHERTY, 12 142 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board *' TOWN "CLOCK. A S there are many pereona in both Town and Country who have promised support to this objeot, and no doubt would like to see the Clock in the Tower, they are asked to forward their Subscriptions as promptly as possible. Tho sum of Forty-Five Pounds ia yet required, and as the Clock has been ordered, it ia desireb'e that the neceesary amount shall be in hand. iW. H. COLLINS, 174 Mayor, FOR PBIVATE SALE. "CORA LINN," A DESIRABLE Farming and Grezirg Property, eitua'ed 9£ miles from Fiiirlie Railway Station, by good road- Tho P.-operty comprises 1150 ACRES, divided into 10 Paddocks, all well watered, and with excellent fencing. Carrying; capaci y, say, 1200 Ewes and 50 head Cattle, about 200 Acres being drained Swamp Land. Present Year's Limbing, 105 per cent* Oab Crop about 40 buelieU; Buildings—?ix roomed House, Men's Hut-, Wool Shed, Sheep Yards, Dip, etc. Farther particulars and terms with GUINNESS & LeOREN, Ltd, Timaru, or BURONACH BROS & MORRIS. 12 133 Dunedin THE SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL. undersigned beg to thank the JL public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them, daring their stay ia this district, and would draw spechl attention to the fact that aa they wil! be removing to Ohriatcharch to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tbeir Aahbarton branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing machines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their reader* are still sceptical on the matter, the firm is still ready and willing ro give the usual fortnightly trial, piovided applications axe sent in promptly, As all stock muse be quitted prior to January 31st, In order to open in Christ church with a fre«h stock, reduced prices from this oufc will be the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will ba sold at sixpence per copy— yorar own selec'lon of 500 copies still remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented wiih one of these gratia. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World Song Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio, 1 etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Mou'h Organs, Music Carriers?, Metronomes, Piano and Otgan Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all be marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all atonk must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. 1 Again thanking the residents of this district foe their hearty and spontaneous support;, Believe us, Yoors faithfully, GRAOB BROS, Arcade, Ashburton* TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears-! 1. U.S. and 8.8.A. at 3s 6d. Large stock of Gennlne Turkey Stonaa at lowest; prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, ab Habdley Bugs, Ironmongers^ East Streets _ 11134 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBCTOON* MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hub ab moubh of Aehburton River 111



f Sporting. TINWaLD RACING CLVB Annual Meeting TO BE HELD ON THE IINWALD BAOECOXJRBE ON WEDNESDAY, Jan. J, 1962 (Approved by the C.J.O. and N.Z. Trotting Afißoci&tioni) j PROG It.Ml HE : FIRST RAGE TO START AT 15.30 1.—12.30 p m-rFARSiEKs' Thot Handi* cap (Optional), of 10 soys ; Second horfcc I soy from the stake, fo? horses that have never won an advertised race at the time of starling, domination, 10a, One mile and ?< half. 2,—1.15 pm—Poky Bace Handicap, of 10 soys ; second horse 1 soy from the stake; for horses 14,2 or under. Nomination, 10s. Foar furlongs. 3,-~2pm—Tinwaid Cup "Handioap, of 20 soys ; second horse 2 scva from the stake. Nomination, 20s. One mile. 4,—-2 45 pm- Geovk Farm Handicap, of 10 soys ; second horse 1 soy from the stake. Winner of Cup to carry 7ibs penalty, Nomination 10d. Six fur* longa. 5.—3.30 p m—Tinwald Teot Handicap, (Optioaal) of 10 aovs ; second horee Ij soy. from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Two miles. 6. —4 30pm—Domain Welteu ITakdi cap, of 10 soys ; s^cf nd horse 1 soy from the sake. Winner of the Cup or G.ove Hvidicap to carry 7ibs penalty, of both 14 b3. Nomination 10a. Seven farlongs, 7.-5 p m~HuKEY ?cußsy, of 5 eovs ; for horses that have never won an advertised race Post entry to be made immediately after the Tinwald Trot. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance fee, 6s. Four furlongs. CHARLES BENNETT, 12 48 Secretary,



BUSINESS NOTICES NOVELTIES FOR ff'HK Holiday Season, AT *' The Corner." MILLKEivY-Our Milliaory Depart nici t ucver j vi sen'.ed a more pleasing or -attractive appearance than at present, j Come early and secure the latt 8t productions in Trimmed Huts, Sailors', Sun Hata and Bonneta LADIES' «7LK & COTTON BLOUSE*— Style, fit r.rd fiuuh ia in our ready mide Blousee, ami can be had ail prices from 2s 6d up WHITE & FANCY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment of While Underskirts, Trimmed Laoe or Fmhroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call and see these wonderful lines LACE 'I IKS, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACKS--Wo 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—^p ciaTj valuo in Hosiery at la, Is 6d, 2a por p ii ; X d Glove?, nil shades, from 2s 6rt. Everyone should secure a pair c-f our 2s 6 1 Gloves, veiy reliable DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpacas and Fancy Blacks—New Shades and marked at low figures TO SELL MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Prinls Mercerised Pmts,Fanoy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins in endlesa varieties, boab ciesigna. We hold a wonderful stock of CALICO OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT ia now replete with a very choice selection of Men's and Boy's Suit*, r.ewest) Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Choice Shirts, Ties, Underclothing, S<x, etc BOOTS BOOTS Special Sh'pmcnb of LudiiV Fine American Shoes, aleo Children's Tau and Binck Sheet), CaLvaa and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Baotß and Slices at all prices Call and inspect baforo the HOLIDAY S MASON, horthcote"& heffobd 'THE CORNER,' ASHBURTON. POUND -Tho Ready Money Shop In Tancred Street (opposite Arcade)— Btsb value in Men's Merino Paota Is lid, Brown Cotton do la 6d, Heavy do la 9d, Singieta la lid, Cord Trouserß 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d ITT7ANTED Known—Lovoly Prints from W 4id, Fancy Pinaforo Masl;ns 3|d, Madras Muslina for Blouses in Pink, Oresm, Blue and Black 7|d, L«rge Aprons 11^, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hoeo is, at the Eeakdy Money Shop, Tanored Street *' mHBI Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Boady Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 93, Door Mats Is, Best Wool do 3a lid, Yard wide Carpet Is 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is, 4£d, Latest Carpet Designs aad Tiles ia two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE-Crepe Cratonnea 44d, Double Width Reverßiblo do 9|d and la, Lace Curtains from la SJ, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings IC£l, Stroug U.B Tab'iog 10|d, N*insook, fuil 42in wide, 5s 9d a dcz;n at Gibbabd's, Ready Monty Draper DRESSES— Bronhe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7a IH, 8i lid. dress length, Summer Boigea 6a 9d, Nuns' Veilings lii a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid dress, French Poplins 8i lid, All Wool Serges 6a 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5a 9d, at Gibbabd's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade "ITT ANTED KNOWN-Gibbabd has par- VV oha?ed the stock of G F Smith, Rangiora, £l worth of Drapery for 10a ; is Straw Hats for b<\ ; 4< Felt Hata for Is lid ; Papar Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The atock musk go at any price space limited, price no object. Come at once to Gibbabd's for bargains. J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Glauses of Booms BURNETT STREET.' PURCHASE Early to avoid the Crush, and bo secure the besb selection;, Open this evening. Great variety of Goods suitab'e for Santa Claus, Ohiiatmas, and New Year Present?; Nww Books—Deep Sea Wonder ship, Royal "George, la Spite of All, Sir Richard Calmady, Young Barbarians, D'ri and I, Papers and stamps cannot be sup plied after 6 pm Tomorrow, Xmas Eve, — H M Jones Smoke NewVenog



j —. _, .. JOHN ORB AMD CO. ' JOHN OKR AND CO. OHKISTMAJS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST : First Prize Hams and Bacon- Finest 801 l Bacon 7|d by roll, per lb U TEAS TEAS A Valuable Library given away with our famous BOOK GIFT TEA. With every Hx Pounds of Tea. we gire you* Beautiful Book c J Gold Leaf Tia per lb Is lOd Nelson, Moate 'Tea per lb li lOd Kozie Tea „ ... Is 9J Bell Tea, per lb 2a Arab Tea „ *.. Is 8d Book Gift Tea, per lb 2i Orange Pekoe, Cejlon, per 3b, Is lQd and 2i JUST LANDED- A LARGE ASSORTED SHIPMENT OF PEEK, FREAN & 00.'8 ENGLISH BISCUITS. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 14s 6d Per 701b Bag. Guabanteed Pubs Cane 12s per 661b Bag, *s 9d per 401b, or £>8 per ton FINEST NEW SEASON'S FEUIT. Currants, per lb .... 5d I ayer Figs, per lb , $& Baisins „ ... s|d Mb Boxes Fjgg [[[ f£ Baisins, seeded, per 1b... 7d. Bultatas. per lb ][[ gx Prunes, per lb ... t& | New Mixed Peel, per lb Sd FLOUR, OATMEAL, and WHEAT ME&L at Mill Prioei liteet Roller Fiour per ton, £6 15b; 2001b B*e. H, • innib n»' a 9. ca 501b Bag 3s lid, 5:51b B»g 2s ' g ' JOHN OUR AND. CO. Large Stocks of LAWN MOWEES, Bubber Hose. Gardening Tools of all kinds BOILED and BAW 0i1 .9 jmitepeed Castoi Oil," I eather Balata Belting fcheep and .Fowl Fetiiug Black and Galvanised \\ ire Barb Wire BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING Landed—Six Oases of Braes and Iron Bedstead*, which we are ditposiog of at jfcxtn raely Low Prices Travellifg Bags, Steel Trucke, Mangles and Wriomn AT -, AT JOHN ORR AND CO.'S ASH BURTON HOLLIS CYCLES Manufactured by the Celebrated Gunmakers, I. HOLLIS and SON?, Birmingham. Fresh shipments ol these Famous Machines arriving regularly JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF KODS, BEBL?, LINES, MINNOWS, JB'LIBS, TKACIB^, WADERS, GAFFS, Etc, I We Keep None But Goods of the Best Quality. _._ ... / JOHN ORB AW) Co.