The Labour Legislation.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio (Telegraph—Copyright Ohkistohurch, Dec 6

At a meeting of the Canterbury Industrial j&ssoolation tonight, a letter was considered from bhe Wellington Chamber of Commerce, asking the opinion of the Association with rsgard to the effect of the labour legislation and the cause of increased importation of foreign manufactures, A letter from Mr j Free tick stated that a large uumb?rof people' could not benefit by the looreased ooeb of living, whioh seriously decreased the spend ing powers of incomes. As to an increase of Importations, industrial exhibitions bad proved the quality of the colonial goods to be of a high standard, and it was probable that the more economical methods of manu facture abroad was the cause of importations. (The inoreased cost of living had forced the people to buy the cheapest goods irre spective of labour legislation, which bad retarded enterprise and enabled foreign manufacturers to get a very strong hold upon the market, from which it would be difficult to displace them. After aomediacuaeion.it was resolved to ask the views of loading atfcnuf&ofcurere on the points in question.

Rangitata Road Board.

A meeting of the R*ngifeata Road Board was held on Thursday, November 28th. Present Messrs Harper (chairman) Tarbotfcon, and Dellow. Correspondente was read from the Receiver of Land Revenue, advising pay roent of 'Thirds,'amounting to £121 5s lid.

From the County Council and Hoalth Department, forwarding pamphlets on the treatment if scarlet fever. Frt-m the Chairrmn ef the Llsmore School Committee, complaining of a water raoe ford near theeehco I.—Referred to the County Council. The question of a road machine was again considered, and it was resolved to parohase an American machine instead of the one authorised at last meeting. Gates across road near Ealing were ordered to be removed.

Accounts amounting to £38 lis were passed for payment. After transacting a large amount of routine business, the Board adjourned.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, Dec 6 At the enquiry re the wreck of the Royal t£ar the evidence in concluded, and the Court reserved its decision*

Invercargili. Deo 6 An Inquest on the body of Frank Thomas platelayer, who was killed on Monday night In a colii-sion between a rail tricycle and a special train, was resumed tonight. The only point of interest was that Finlay, the driver, said the headlight was burning when they got to Edendale, beyond the scene of the accident, that the night was misty, that the men on the trolly should carry a red light, but he saw none. Wit ness said that Fiaser, the man injured, remarked in his presence that he saw the headlight on the top of the bank, five miles off, and again rounding the carve, but not afterwards. The light coald not belie while the train was running. R Ferguson, fireman, said ha examined the headlight at Edendale, a parb of his duty, and took the glass out because it was smoked, bub that could not have interfered with the light to any extent. Mr Faris, IS M, at Edendale, deposed that he heard Fraser, when the doctor was attending him, say there was no headlight, or he did not see it. Fraser appeared perfectly sober. The inquest waa adjourned till Thursday next.

Sporting.

OAMARU RACES

SECOND DAY

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph

Oamaru, Deo 6 Concluding results :— Selling Handicap — Last Shot 1, Andy 2, Miss Stella Garnatt 3. Dividend—£s 9 i Waitaki Handicap—Goldspur J, Rye 2, Hawthot ie 3. D.vidend—£l 10i

BKOOKSfEAD Trot Handicap—Dora M. I, Mist 2, Kerryall 3. Dividends—Dora M, £2 3s, Mist £3 13<

Farewbll Handicap — Foray 1, The Bpianer2, Wild West 5. D.vidend— £116s.

AUCKLAND R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING

Auckland. December 6 The following acceptances have been received for the

Auckland Cup Handicap, of 1500 aovs; two miles—Blue Jackeb 98, Battlease 87, Beddington 85, Coronet 80, Nonetbe 80, Ideal 712. Formula 77. St. Ursula 74, St. Mlohael 74, Materoa 72, Djin Djin 72, Defender 0 10, Tol 610, Tigress 610, Voice 610. Mars 6 7

Cheviot Relief Fund

The following subscriptions have been received towards the Cheviot Relief Fund:—

The Beaction Begun—The Wellington correspondent of the Press wires:—The Ministerial journal this morning attacks Mr Laurenson for inconsistency, and denies that the Farmers' Union is an Oppositionorganlsa'ica, or a recrudescence of the National Association,

Qbittjaky—We regret to have to record the death of Miss Dora Bland, who passed away at London on the 6th insb. Miss Bland was the daughter of very old and respected residents, her grandfather, the lace Mr James Bland, being one of the pioneers of this dlstricb. She left Ash burton with her mother about eighteen months ago for the purpose of completing her education In England. The English climate unfortunately did not agree with her, and her health has not been good, an attack of inflaenssi eventually causing her death. She attended Miss Barrett's school for six years, and was much esteemed by her teachers and schoolmates, all of whom will be deeply grieved on hearing of her death.'

Who Is It—Sydney Truth of Nov 17th bas the following paragraph :—l've met a few syndicates and speculators, bub it remained for me to meet the speculative newspaper man in the Big Scrub. He threw down his Gladstone bag and five ton of type here last week with the intention of starting a daily here. He comes from Maoriland, and this ia hie 40th newspaper spec % the Idea !b to get the thing going as a paying # concern and then sell out. The newspaper - man also brought an up to date 'M urkanised -lady Journalist with him so things ought to ham

The Drought—A Wairarapa resident Informs a Wellington paper that around Maeterton the grain crops are practi cally ruined by the drought, which has affected nearly the whole of the East Coast districts. Feed Is scarce, and the pastures are brown, and the land has been reduced to about half its usual stock carry ing capacity. Since March last the price of sheep has fallen from 16s to lis, and thare is every prospect of a further decline. On the Tararua ranges, however, and through the country from Mauricevlllß and Eketahuna and the lorty-mlle Bosh, there fiae been an stbandab.ee of rain, and plenty of grass ia to be seen.

Tinwald Presbyterian Tea Meeting.

There was quite a large attendance at the I Tinwald Prebbyttrian tea meeting, which was held In thel'tmplar Hall'lhmslxy night. Tha Tinwald people do not do things by halves, und the tables, which were gener ously supplied by the ladies of the congre gation, presented a pleasing appearance, and were hj well p&trometd that there was no respite for the attendants until half past seven. The hall was well Oiled for the concert, which commenced with the singing of the 100 th Psalm, by the united audience. The Rev Westbrook then led in prayer. The chair was occupied by the Rev J Skinner. The vocal and ins.rumental part of the programme was as follows : —Pianoforte bolq, Miss Watt; Solos by Messrs Schwarz, Hopwood, Cow and Craighead, Mrs Craig head and Miss Clark. Mr McCiurg waß down for a violin solo, but had been called aw<*y from town. The items without exception were of a very high order; and several of the singers had to respond to decided demands for a reappear ance. Addresses were given throughout the evening by Revs Westbrook (Methven), Jory(Willowby), Gillies (Timaruj, and Mr D Shaw of Abhburton; The speakers were unanimous in congratulating the Tinwald people oa the success of their anniversary onoertainment. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies who provided the tea, and the performers who so willingly contri buted to the pleasure of the evening. The benediction pronounced by the Rev W Gillies, brought this very successful and enjoyable function to a close. The accom paniments during the evening were played by Misses Watt and Uiark. A supper was thoughtfully provided by the ladies, for th* performers, and the friends who. had come from a distance. The amount taken at the door has not yet been ascertained, but there is every reason to believe that it will be quite as good as, if nob better than the takings of former years

Tragedy in an Asylum

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right

Dunedin, Deo 6 A Chinaman named Ah Tie, an inmate of the Seacliff Asylum, was killed by another patlenb In the institution. This patient stole a stake from the garden, and brained the Chinaman. Both were refraotory patients, the Chinaman for repeatedly attempting to run away, and his assailant for suicidal tendencies Hitherto the men had been quite harmless. At an inquest a verdict was returned that djath was caused by blows itflioted by an insane patient.

Trade With South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Deo 6

The Minister of Industries and Commerce has received an Interim report from Mr Gow, the Government Trade Commissioner, who left the coioey some time sicca with tho object of fosteriug trade abroad, Mr Onv, writing from Durban on the 18th of October, informs the Minister that he had been closely occupied in prosecuting his enquiries Into tho conditions of the South African market for New Z aland productf, and in furnishing information ta a large number of acquirer?* His observations lead him to the emphatic conclusion that South Africa offers an unlimited field for New Zsaland enterprise. It is admitted on every hand he reports that the whole country is crying aloud for better and cheaper food, and if the demand has been great in the past lb must necessarily be far greater io the future. In conclusion, Mr Gow saya that the need for direct, regular, and suitable shipping facili ties from New Zealand to South African ports h being forcibly impressed upon him, and as that is a matter of precedent Im portance io the development of trade rela tions with that country, be forwards reports from oortain Srtna for Ministers' information. Ho lv convinced that it is only in London that any definite shipping arrangements can be m»dr.

The Caversham Election

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Eunemn, December 6

At a meeting of the Workers' Political Committee, a ballot was taken as to the oandidate to be put forward for Oaversham. Four names were submitted, and P Halley was eventually seleobed. Mr Halley is at present a member of the Conciliation Board. Mr H D Bedford, a candidate for the Caversham seat, addressed the electors this evening, and had a good hearing. He would give general support to Government measures, support the rating on unimproved valuoß, and is a prohibitionists By request no voce was taken.

Sequel of the Hall Poisoning Case

United Press Associabion—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Auckland, Deo 6

At the Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Conolly, Kate Emily Hall was granted a decree nisi, dissolving her marriage with Thomas Hall on tho grcunda eeb forth in seotion four of the Divorce Acb 1898, which allows of an application for divoroe where respondent has been imprisoned for upwards of seven years for attempting the life of petitioner. This is the Btquel to the celebrated Timaru poisoning oase of 1886, when Hall after a protracted trial was sentenced to penal servitude for life.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold onrswlvos responsible for opinion? expressed by our correoronrtauta

MR LAURENSON'S MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —I went on Wednesday night to Ashburton to hear Mr Laureneoo, hoping to enjoy a pleaßant evening and get some useful information on political Butjects, and more especially on the attitude of tha Government to the Farmers' Union, and hoped to hoar from this eloquent M.H. R, some valid reason why this Farmers' Union should not exist; All other sections of the community are united for the protection of their several interests, and in most cases to the injury and pr.'jud'ce of the farmer, and they are en couraged, almost urged, by the Government to do so, and all their wishes and desires are fully attended to. Bub when the farmora, who are bearing all the burdens of the country, begin to take steps to unite for the purpose of taking steps to look after their own interest they are hounded down by the Government and its supporters. They have no voioe in the affairs of the country, partly from want of union, also from tha nature of the franchise, Mr Laurenson came up here from Lyttalton to convince, or as he says to j convert the Ashburton farmers, and show them the evil of union; I don't think he made any converts. I never heard such a lot of fot and clap-trap at a public meeting In my life, and such rld'OUloua assertions not founded on facts. No doubt he is a very fluent speaker, and hia harangue waa ono that suited a large portion of his ar.dience, but I think the farmers present were Bimply disgusted. I know I w,ae, and very glad to get away. lam but a very small farmer myself, but my sympathies pre with the farmers, knowiog as I do the many difficul ties they have *0 oontend with. Mr Laurenson ia his address pretended on several occasions to be the farmers friend, bub all through his speech he couid nob conceal the fact that' this friendship was only pretence. While he was speaking, I was thinking to myself in this wise—" Is fa not a sad pily that a poor creature like this should have any voice in the making of our laws."-—I am, etc , A Small Farmer.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFKIOA.

BOTH! RETIRES

HORSES REQUISITIONED

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Decsmber 7, 9a n> London, December 6 1 Eight hundred of Botha's force have retired to Elandsberg to avoid being hemmed in by the cordon. The British Government have re quisitioned 1000 horses at the Oape.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

I Received December 7,9 am EULOGISING MR CHAMBER LAIN London, Dec 6 Lord George Hamilton, replying to Sir H Campbell-Bannerman, said the colo nies regarded Mr Chamberlain as far the ablest colonial Minister Great Bri tain had produced for a century, and would never swop him for the whole of the Liberal Imperialists, bag and baggage, CANON OP WESTMINSTER The Rev Dr Welldone bavin? been appointed Canon of Westminster, has resigned the position of Bishop of Calcutta. Received Dec 7, 99 am A CHANCE FOR ANARCHIST 8 Washington, Dec 6 Senator Hoar advocates the getting aside of an international island re stricted t<? Anarchists, where they may test their own theories. FAILURE OF A GERMAN SAYINGS BANK Berlin, Dec 6 The Dresden Savings Bank has failed. The deposits are over 7,000,000 marks.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) Received December 7, 920 am DEFEAT OF TWO MINISTERIAL CANDIDATES Perth, Dec 7 Two of Mr Morgan's recently formed

Cabinet, Mr Wilson, Minister of Railways, and Mr Moss, Colonial Secretary wete defeated at the polls, Mr Morgan's seat is safe, though the figures are cot complete Received Dec 7, 10 9 a.m.

THE TAILORESSES' STRIKE Sydney, Dec 7 The tailoressas' strike is officially declared off VANOOUVER MAIL SERVICE. Brisbane, Dec 7

Mr Jam?s Mills, interviewed re garding the Vancouver mail service, said hs had opened negotiations with the Canadian Government, and would have to do the Fame with the Federal Government. If successful, tho Union Company would buiid three new 8000 ton 16 knot steamers. Whether the line will again make Auckland or some New Zealand port its port of call will depend on the Company securing the New Zealand-Anstralian mail contract. It was, however, very probable that Fiji or Samoa would be made a calling port. Mr Mills waa very favorably mr pressed with «he prospects of trade between Austral* and Canada

THE FEDERAL TARIFF

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Oopyrighb (Received December 7, 9 20 am) Melbourne, Dec 8 In tho House of Representatives the composite duties on hats, caps, um brellas, and parasols were replaced by thirty per cent; tents, tarpaulins, and flags were placed on the free list A deputation of Queensland mem bers urged Mr Barton to reinstate the duty on timber used for butter boxes, urging that suitable timber sufficient for all demands grew in Queensland Mr Barton promised the matter consideration

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, December 7

It is expected that Government will, ab an early date, bring into operation that part of the timber export duty Act of last session, which enables It to levy duty on all exported timber except sawn flitches. The Monowal takes from New Zealand to Sydney today, only 85 tons of cargo, viz., 55 frem the South Island, 15 from Wellington, and 15 from the West Coast;

The Government have granted a com passionate allowance to the widow of tho late Mr Lanauze, who was an officer in the Oaßtoms department, Chrlatohuroh. New Plymouth, Dec 7

By a fire on Hurst House Road latb night, Gamblin's boiling down establishment was totally destroyed. The loss is about £470. There is no insurance, and the origin is unknown* Napier, Dec 7

The Magisterial enquiry re the Watmate fire will ba held on Monday. The vessel will not be able to get away te Auckland till after tbab date.

Christohurch, December 7 Charles Woolford, six years of age, eon of Mr Joseph Woolford, laborer, of Hampden, was found drowned in a creek yesterday afternoon* lb is supposed to be accidental A number of persons interviewed Mir Seddon privately this morning, but there are no deputations so far. He visits Cheviot tomorrow, and then proceeds overland to Blenheim, thence to Wellington.

A Well-Deserved Sentence.

United Press Association—By Eleotilo Telegraph—Copyright * CHRISTCHUROH, Deo 7 George Ambrose Holland was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for assault* *ing his wife in High Street yesterday afternoon. Both were under tho influence of drink, according to the evidence of Mr Tregear, who said the assault had been an altercation between the two In front of a draper's window. The husband dellber* ately retreated a few steps, and then dealt Ibis wife a savage kick. When remons trated with by Tregear, Holland remarked: —"She's only my wife."

THE ABHBOKIOS GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, DECBMBEH 7, 1901



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WHOOPING COU6H My little son had an attack of whooping cough and was threatened with pneumonia but for Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy we would have had a serious time of it. It also saved him from several severe attacks of croup.—H J STRiOKfAOTN. editor World Herald, Fair Jfaven, Wash., ISA. For §aie b^ Ashbufljon Drug Co« '



Wade's Wobm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is Smoke Hew "Veauj



1 Presbyterian Gentoby Fond—The Rev W Gillies, tha organiser of the Presbyterian New Century Fund, who has been in the Ashburton and Flemington distrio's getting subscriptions on behalf of the fund, left by the express today for Timaru. We under stand that he has been fairly successful in hisoiuvaaa.



Flower Growiko in School Grocnds—• Messrs Nimmo and Blair, seed merchants [ of Dunedin, have sent to the Icosl Education Board a package of flower seeds for distri- I bution to each of the schools in the district ,of North Canterbury, their object being to inculcate and foster a love for flowers in the minds of the sohool children, and also to beaunfy portions of the school grounds* The natural proce&s of the germination of the seeds and the growth and flowering of the plants, will furnish the young mind with an objeob lesson better than can be obtained inside the schoolroom, and the bead teachers In the schools will further the pro ject by Beeing thab a portion of the }<*obool ground is prepared and made ready to re° oeive the seed, and that the oare and attention necessary for the proper cultivation of the plants, are bestowed upon them by the school children. Th^jljihools in Ashbur ton have received their quota of the seeds, and this morning the head master of the Borough school, assisted by several of the older boys, set to work to prepare ground in the playground for the reception of the seeds. The Hambstead school has already got garden plots in the playground.



Tenders, AN AM A ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for caning and spreading about 1700 yards of road metal, in two contracts; also for 50 chains of road formation. The specifications may be seen at the Maii Office, Ashburton, and at the Mayfield Store on and after TUESDAY, the 10th, and Tenders for the work are to be senb to the undesigned nob later than TUESDAY, the 17th Instant: EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman Anama Boad Board. Windermere. 12 41 LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are required not later than FRIDAY, December 13th, insr. :— I—For Constructing and Altering Fords (4). 2—Shingling Surveyors' Road, about 800 Yardp, O. E, FOOKS & SON, 12 42 Surveyors to the Board HENRY STEPHENSON. GREAT CLEABING SALE NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o„ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10th, & THURSDAY, 12th, At 2 O'Clook Sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON, under Instruc tions from Mr James Baker (who is leaving for the North Inland), will sell by Public Auction on the premlsts, HAVE LOCK STREET, the Stock in Trade of FURNISHING WAKE, comprising Duchess Chests, Chests Drawers, Iron Bedsteads and Bedding, Wardrobes (mirror fronts), Wash Stands, Toilet Sets, Looking Gl»3Beg, Easy Chairs In cane, wicker, etc, Rocking Chairs, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Carpets, Huge, Picture Vases, Cutlery, Crockery, Silver Plated Ware, Electro Plate, GlasßWarp, eto; Plated Goods of every description, and Hundreds of other Articles. As Mr Biker is due in the North I land in a fortnight, my instructions are to Sell ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. A finer opportunity of obtaining first class new Furniture at purchasers' own price will probibiy never occur again in Ashburton. FIRST DAY'S SALE-TUESDAY, 2 o'clock sharp SECOND DAY—THURSDAY, 2 o'clocfc sharp HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 33 Auctioneer Public notices HIGHBANK. HOISTING the Flag, Children's Sport*. Tea Meeting and C wcert will be held on December 18' Admission to Spcrte, Tea, and Concert la 6d. Sports commence at 2 pm, Ftag Hoisting at3pmby MasO,A.C.Hardy, Te* at 5.30. Concert at 8 pm. Brass Band and Mounted Rflis in attendance. A Bill will be held after ths Concert. Gent's b6\ Ladies Free. 12 37 tHEABING. ~~ (^BEARING will begin at Clent Dills on MONDAY, the 16th Deoember. 11 220 JAM3S HARRISON. ASHBURTON BO3PITAL. WANTED immediately—A Certificated Nurse. Salary £40 perannum, with board. Applications, with Certificates, will be received addressed to the Chairman Hospital Committee, Ashburton, up to TUESDAY Noon, the 17th December. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 5, 1901. 12 24 FuK BALE. TO 741, with T Cottage thereon, •O* corner of Peter Street and S.E, Belt; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah, suitable for an implement shedi Apply Wi 0. Pa«e, Builder. 11 198 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union. Policies may be issued at once, Messrs Fiuedlander Bros, Lto, are the Local Agents for the Commercial Union Company. O Hardy & Co, Agents at Rakala, (Signed) G, W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury District 11 166 NZ Farmers' Union FARMERS EMPLOYEES' ACCI DENT INSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the fact that the Reduced Rate of Premium is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Cffioe and now that the Oontraot 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 reoeive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, Per HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Managing Director. Ashburton, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 WANTED KNOWN-We consider that satiafied Customers are She best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there." Don't forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Cooks's Farm of 912 Acres ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lid. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSDAY, 19th December 1901, For which we will be pleased to'receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 108 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. gin 1.'..1..' '*—ay"—""""""""" "i—"HJ""" *! ' m*mS WANTKD-Every Lady to look nice on Show Day by wearing a pair of on* American Shoes—Mellor's, Zealandia Boob Store



PUBLIC NOTICES. TO LET-A comfortable Cittage of 5 rooms in Allen'ou, with or without a run for cow. Addrees at MITCHELL & Turners. 12 47 IIpQR SALE—Good Ripe Cherries, 61 per ' lb, at J. Milliohamp's Terrace Nui aery, Tinwald. 12 45 PRIMITIVE Methodist Ghuroh-Mias A LiLL, Candidate for Chinese Mission i Field, will conduct Divine Service in the above Church Tomorrow Night at 6.30. Welcome 12 46 QALVATION ARMY-Tomobbow, Sar- O day. Spacial Meetings, led by Ex Captain Crowl, who has recently toured Canada, the State?, and Australia 12 43 WANTED— Buyera for Good Second Hand Bicycles. NajEfasonabte offer refused, several good M»ahf*e» to select from. Easy terms arranged—John Orr & Co, Aehburton 12_44 IMPOUNDED AT Ashburton, eff Blaok'd Riad, Wester' fijld, One Bright Draught Mare ; white facj, two white hinds leg?, and colt foa*. Also, f>ne Dark Bsy Mare, white faoe, three white lege, with head stall on, and fi'ly foa', No visible brandp. If not claimed by the 21st lost will be sold to defray expense?-. 12 32 W. KENNEDY, Poundkeeper



TO MEMBERS OP FARMERS' UNION ! AND OTHER*?. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, fto. TAB) "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital ... ... One Million Revenue for 1900-£878,492 5s lid. ARE INSURING FARMERS—Whether' Mtmbera ef the Farmers Union or not—at the same rate an 1 with the aama concessions individually, as any other Company oft.-rs them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATEB GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all just claims effected 1 ically TO FARMERS TTTE may state thab the Reduced Rates of Premiums now prevalent on all classes of business are due to the enterprise of the Ocean Accident Corporation, who have been steadily bringing down the Rates since tbey commenced operations In the colony, and Farmers will find it to their advantage to call and see ub before completing business elsewhere. MOOLL BROS., Dlstrlob Agents NOVELTIKS FOR THE Holiday Season, AT '4 The Corner," MILLINERY~Our Millinery Depart ment never presented a more pleasing or attractive appearance than at present. Come early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', San Hats and Bonnets LADIES' SILK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuish is in our ready m*de Blouses, and can be had all prices from 2s 6d up WHITE <b FANCY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment ef White Underskirts, 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 juat 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—Special value in Hosiery at la, Is 6d, 2s per pair ; Kid Gloves, all shades, from 2s 6d. Everyone should secure a pair of our 2a 6i Gloves, very reliable ; DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpaca* and Fancy Blacks—New Shades and | marked at low figures to sell I MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Printe, Mercerised Prints, Fancy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins In endless varieties, best designs. We hold a wonderful stock of CALICO OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is now replete with a very choice selection of Men's and Boy'e Suits, newest Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Choice Shirts, Ties, Underclothing, Sox, eto BOOTS 1 BOOTS ! Special Shipment of Ladies' Fine American Shoes, also Children's Tan and Black Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Boots and Shoes at all prices. Call and Inspect before the HOLIDAY SEASON.



NGRTHCOTE & HEFFORD •THE CORNER,' ASHBURTON. WANTED— A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good m new, to tHi Ri COTTOH, The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tanoied Street



WANTEI'S, EOT. WANTED— A Cook ;no waahiDg. Aleo youog Genera! Servant App'y to Mrs E G Wright, Windermere. 12 38 i WANTED at once—A Good Strong Lad One used to Fish and Poultry preferred. Wagcß, £1 a week and meals.—. Apply J H Jewitt, opposite Mail office. ' Telephone 96 8~~ EV. J dh B GALWKY. B.A, will give a Lantern Lecture on "China as an Empire and a Mission Field," in St 1 Stephen's Sohooircom. Monday Next, 8 pm. M 39 fIOUND-Fishing Rod. App y Office of this paper 12 29 BARING Square Wtsley&n Church — To-mo.ißows services. Preacher, morning unci evening—Ri,v 1 Fee. Subj.ct, bVening— * A Qalliug Disappointment.' do o by Mr Manchbstfb. 12 40 "aNTB^D KNOWN-New fruits just arrived, new Currants 4§i and 5d per lb, new Saltanas at 6£d, new Valenciaa |s_jd lb, new seeded raisins (full weight) 7d per lb, new Cooking figs 7 per lb. Finest Cane Sugar 701b bags 14s 6<i, 661b bags 12s, 140lb bags 3s 3i at Fletcher Bros. Caßh Cash Supply Stores JAM. or Preserving Jars. If you are waiting any of these, give us a call Mason's j*re, pints 4s Qi per dozan, quarts 5a6J, half gallon 61 9J. Masons improved Quarts 7s, half gallon 8s 6i doz. lam or Jelly Tumblers from 2s 6d per dozen. Earthenware jars from 3s dtaen,—Fletcher Bros. Cash Supply Shores '^HEEf SHEARS ! Sheep Sheaiß ! — O At Reduced Prices, TU 8 and BB A at 3s 6d each. 11 A, Etc., 2s 9d each. Oil Stones, Olive Oil, Branding Oil, Raddle, Lamp Black, eto, at Lowest Pr.ees.—G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger /"CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low \J Prioe. Tne sort you want Is ihe best for tha money, and that is our sort. Come and see at i Mitchell & Turner's HAVE you noticed what a nice finish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow wiil be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below W H Col tins & Co. 11 146 FOR Christmas—Peek Fraan's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Swiss Wine, ' S-ina Alcohol.' Aualebrouk's and Oaabury's Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of finest quality.-—CARSON & Co. rjlO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of JL Fishing Goods to hand—Fiies, Casts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnows, etc, eto, All Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Hardley Bros., East Street. 11 135 WANTED KNOWN-That J Moison has made immense reductions in order to Clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmas Stook of Boots and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repaid ing done at once, best leather used ; she Hall —next Court House, Ashburt n. 11 153 DO you know that H Bairstow is selling for oash at less ban ChrisUmureh prices, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50j ; Duchess tables from 30b ; Duchess chetts from 45a; inspection ! and comparison invited. 11 104 CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 A room upstairs haa been specially fi.ted up for their display ; ali the newest designs are there, including— Rand painted Cards, Black and White, Celluloid, Booklets, Comios, Calendars, etc ; very good value in paoketß of cards. Inspection invited —A T H Williams, East Street, nex*. Messrs \V H Ci»liine & Co. WANTED KNOWN- Gibbard has pur chased the stock of G F Smith, Raogiora, £l worth of Drapery for 10j ; Is Straw H*tß for 6d ; 4j Felt Hats for Is lid ; I Paper Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The stock [ must go at any price space limited, prive Ino objact. Come at once to Gibbard's for j bargains. 17tOUND-rhe Ready Money Shop in JD Tancred Street (opposite Arcade)— BfBt) value in Men's Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do la 6d, Heavy Ribt d do la 91, Singlets la lid, Cord Trousers 4a lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d WANTEDIKoown— Lovely Prints from 4£l, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3|d, Madras Mualins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7JI, Large Aprons lljd, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street 6' nnHE Scene has Changed," cay J. Visitors to the Ready Money Shop. Large Hearth Ruga 2s 91, Door Mats la, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet la 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4£d, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE-Crepe Cretonnes 4£d, Double Width Reversible do 9|d and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 6J, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£ d, Strong U.BTab'iog 10£ d, Nainsook, fail 42in wide, 5s 9d a doz°n at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper DRESSES— Broohe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7s IH, 8a lid. dress length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns?' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid dresß, French Poplins 8a lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5s 9d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade A SHOE that does not wear well is not J\. cheap at any prioe. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes* in black or tan, buttoned or laced, at 9a 6d, wear well, look well and lit well; our sown walking shoes at 6s 6d and 63 8d are marvels. Come and aao them, at R Alcorn s- 11 49 PEAR& Annual, Graphio, Holly Leaves, London News, Blaok and White, Christmas Cards in great variety, Bass Relief Cords, Soulptograph, Beautifully Hand Painted Designs, Black and White Viewß, Fioral Cards, Plush Mounted and Celluloid Cards, Boxes and Packet, New Books—H M Jones MRS ALCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnellns, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely seleotion of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers, Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all, Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, v. asenes Wools, Transfers,, feo, always In stock. fI^HIS cannot be beat for Value.— JL Gent'snp to date Light Boots 7s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store 3 LB Screw Top Jam Jars, 4a dozen I Enamelled and Brass Preserving Panß of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sagar; —Carsok & Co., Tancred Street 8P ECI A L Announcement—During this month you can get a suit to measure for 555, at W H Pbahob, Cash Draper HATS— Special purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' ond Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pearoh, Cash Draper BLOUSES— Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateens, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2s 6d—W H Pkarcb, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of nowesb makes. Pulley belts Is 6d, |Is lid, 2s 6d. The New Queen Alexandra Beli Is lid, 2s 2d, Fast Prints 4fd, large Hearth Rugs 2s lid—W H FeAROB, Corner A ■ East and Burnett Street, f



- ■"' ''■' """ * BUSINESS NOTICE ___ 1,1 ■' mi i t"'' BY PURCHASING YOUR f^. /~1 |) f\f"i Tf f) T lAQ FROM FLETCHEB, BROS.. Special Notice to those who bay on credit—Hard Facte for Hard Figarei i Pay Cash and Save £ £ £ a Year. Are you good at figure* Can you make mental calculations or do you use Penoi! and Paper. Were yon proficient in «ohpol at subtraction ! Try the following mathematical problem, propounded by our Prioe List—in your head or with panoil-Bubtraet oar Prices from the proes you are charged by buying on Credit, and s c the Pounds you would save in a year by Purchasing your Groceries from ua J LEADERS m OUR LINE Jgg IMITATED BUT NOT EQUALLED Like ft Oat Watcheß a Mouse—We watch to give you Lowest Prices and Highest Values. It is a mystery to m why some people will go and pay from fire to twenty per cent, or Is to 4a in the Pound more for their Goods to get a miserable three per cent, or leas than 7|d in the Pound back again at the end of 12 months. The only conclusion we can come to is that they have not compared Prices! Remember we have no big salaries to pay, make no bad debts, and each article is bought at the lowest bed rock prices for spot Cash. COMPARE oar PRICES with the Prices yoa are paying, ■ ■' so. —~ FLETCHER BROS. DECEMBER PRIOE LIST Finest Oane Sugar, 701b bag 14a 6d ; 56ib bags, 12s; 401bs 8s 9d ; or £23 ncr ton; Brewers' Crystals (special Preserving Sugar) 2|d per lb, or 701b bag, 15s 6d. OUR NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS sd g d Finest VistozzaOnrrants,perlb 0 6 Finest New Sultanas, per lb ... 06* Fine New Currants, per lb ... 04| Finest New Vaiencias, per lb "' 05* Finest New Layer Figs, per lb ... 0 y Finest New Dates, per lb *" 0 6 Finest New Cooking Figs per lb 0 7 Finest New Muscatels, per lb *" I 0 Good Old Figs, 31bs Is, or per per lb 04£ | New deeded Raisins, fnll wefebb"" 0 7 lib Boxes New Flgs.per box ... 08 I New Californian Prunes, per lb 0 8 New Sicily Almonds, per lb ... 1 2 | New Mixed Peel, per lb " 0 8 New Valencia Almonds, per lb ... 1 6 1 71b Tins Lemon Peel, per tin '" 3 9 New Jordan Almonds, per lb ... 2 4 | Good Old Muscatels, per lb, 6d and 0 8 Now that fresh Meat Is so dear, it Is j SEASONABLE GOODS ~~* more»economicaUo use^the following-- At first hand prices with n-> middle 21b Tins Corned Beef. (Belfast)per tin 1 0 man's profits 21b Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 gji 0 Tine Pre**. Apricots, per tin 0 8 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 2§lb Tins Pres,. Pineapple Der dn • n Q 21b Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 2 |lb Tins Pres. Peaches, per tin 0 9 21b Tins Preserved Rabbis, per tin 0 H 2|lb Tins Pres, Pears, per tin 0 9 lib Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2s'b Tins Prea. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 2ib Tins Rabbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 fchips L{ me j u i co pei . Dott jg A q 3JbTtns Ox Tongues, per tin - 3 o Moderate Lime Juice, per bottle*" 2 4 JbJ^pampPiepertln 1 | Paramatta Lime Juice, per bottle 0 9 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 Lemon Squash (MunnlngV) bottle 10 Ub Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 | Munnlng's Raspberry Vineear net lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10' bottle ... 7 Vl™B**> Pw lib Tins Red Sockage Salmon.per tin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (St (Jfeorge) per Equal to Cocktail) bottle ... ... . j_ g lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cloves H? I*. 08 o«fktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 and Pepperment Syrup per bottle 1 0 £lb Tins Salmon Outlets per tin ... 06£ Bowntrees Lemonade Powder.lbottle 0 § lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 *al 11b Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle ... , 0 7 lib Tins Herrings In Tomato Sauce "' "" - in.nv PV in,, \iTT :" '"; 2 m FLOUR, OATMEAL, & FARINA« lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 nvnrr* rprtkna Ub Tins Lobster, per tin... ... 010 p . R «*°^» FOG)DS . lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 l imbts? llsJ lT t^ 1, 0" *n££*l" m Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 ': I^'°° lof£ £? *68^lb bag small tins ... 0 6 Ifj IMb baes 7s 6d, 50lb ba r 3s : Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Timar.T ™ pi, i B. v •v «. . »«t. small tins 4d and 0 4*. l imara, °r Oatmeal 251b Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0. w . ?L,?, Finest Rolled Bacon 7*d by roll, Wheat Meal 251b bags ... ... 2 3 perlb ... ... ... 0 8 JJeaves Food, per tin ... ... Oil * Ur Brandt's Food, per tin ... 1 Q SAUCES Mellin'sFood3sandls9dper tin Mellor's Mild or Piquant Aplnt bottle 08|SSent^ ent ,Gr °at£ [& Barl s ey. Per tin ... 0 9 Mellor's Mild or Piquantlpint bottle 1 a 2? n Dg*wS°^ peP t,n V ' ' - l 9 Lea &Perrin'sl pint ... ... 2 6 Bb^lte^o,petlb ... 0 2 * pint bottle ... 1 4 2-Z! 1p CTn 1 F,,, Ur 'perl^ - °2* Worcester * put bottles 3s Oddez, J, "^ £? a, rI Tap oca, per b ... 0 2 or per bottle 0 4 Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, S' nef P f f f 1 Baf !er Per lb ... 0 2 or per bottle 0 8 ft?*" 0* \-DI •« ...0 10 Our Own \ pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 *™eBJ »°.} i aPan *"cc» P©«* lb ... 0 2 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is Catsup (Flag brand) ... ... 010 Split Peas, per. lb ... .... 0 2 Anchovy Sauce C& B§ pint bottles 1 4 CONDENSED MILK - JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin 07£ 21b Jars Plum Jam, pea jar. ... 1 0 Murray's Milk 6s 9d doz, per tin -0 "6 Ub Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Golden Vale 3s 9d doz, per tin 0 4 Ub Tins Jam 8s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 % 21bTins Plum Jam 0 %\ imrnvn,,',™,™. 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 011 _, „ ALMONDS, NUTS ETC. lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 Sicily Almonds, per lb ... 1 2 lib Tin Kellders Marmalade per tin 0 8 Jordan Almonds, per lb ... 2 4 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Valencia Almonds, per lb ... 1 6 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, • Shell Almonds, per lb „., ... 010 assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 B«celona Ntits p» lb 0 8 __ 0 Pea Nuts, per lb ... ,„ 0 5 FLAVOURING ESSENCES Fe* Walnufcfl ' P"l^ • ° »■ Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 CONFECTIONERY Colonial Essences 2Joz bottles ... 0 9 SSffiSSji^^ ? 8 candles SSSEhHTS 6? pc Klb '"IK '" !'2 n i ii w i> ji r>i i t^i l 3 English Hard Jnjubes per lb ... 1 0 Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Frosted Caramels per lb I 4 : bythe box 6d, or per lb 06| Cream Dates, per lb . '" 0 11 , Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Eating Chocolate 3|d and 7d per'cake or per lb ... ... ... 0 7 Princess Mixtures per lb ... 0 BAKING TOWDER ETO The Tr^ Supplied Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edmond's, PICKLES AND VINEGAR small tin „. - ... ... oo> Captain Whit c, perb ottle ..2 4 MifilK 8 1 ? geywood Komi, per bottle '". 01« Morton's Cream lartar, per b ... 13 Heywood Patent Stoppers, per bottle 1 1 « " J 1 n?u S's ••* ! Hey wood Sweet Pickles, per bottle 1 4 BrunnerMondsCarb^oda ... 0 3 Vinegar 6d, BJ, 10d pll ?bSSe. Is 6d, 2s FARMERS SUNDRIES PW ■ ETC Save meney by buying one of our ■Tf ßft n. Mn ,.«n' w • m , thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pomps at Is t h" c giS- 8 g ******** andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump N ., RR . . rp^. L  _ -«•to - * "«*£ rt «" Sohnlllo ™fr "* m utl UlLb, iliiO. Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 Draught Castor Oil 16a 6d tin, £1 12s 6d (Best English Wire), per ton £16- 5-0 Raw L^eed Oil, per drum, £13 9 SHEEP SHEARS. Neats Foot Oil, per ga1.... ... 3 6 8.8.A. and Union per pair ... 3 6 Neats Foot Oil, per drum ...15 6 5 Tons Rock Salt to be cleared /put at 4s Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 par cwt '. = Valvoline, 4 gal tin ... ... l7 6 Castle Brand fine salt, per owt ... 4 3 Raddle, perlb ... ... 0 4 Blue Derwent Potatoes per sack 6 0 Nails gibs Is. per lb 0 3 — : Staples, perlb 0 3 NORTON'S EGG PRESERVATIVE Molasses tor cattle, per owt ... 76' | Gal. Tins to Preserve 20 d< z. per •. : " 6CO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from' ... t . # <gi 1.0" 2s 6d per doz. If you are wsnting any ii 4 <jal« " "1S \o Preaerve 200 doz will pay yon to give us a call per tin ... ... ,„. 10 0 500 Gross Corks from Is 3d per gross Eggs all the year round is the reeult of Finest Nelson Hops, per lb ... 1 0 u.lrg dinger's Egg Produoes? Is 9d - Bleached Ginger, per 1b... ... 1 3 per pac ]j eb Herbal Beer is cheap and wholesome A . CHRISTMAS PRESENTS—We are allowing 10 per cent, discount, (Si in the £) off all Plated Ware, Clonks, Watohee, Etc , duriuc December. Al2 months fiuarante.e given with every Clook or Watches sold. Ansonmia Watches, etem wind, 9a 6d each, Water- bury Watohes, short wind, 10s 6d oaoh, Ladies' Watohee, 12a 6. r JLJci JTGM Jdjß IsIlOSo OABHSU?PLr STORES, EASJJ STREET, ASHBURTON,: & HIGH STREET, CHRIBTCHURCH.