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Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleclrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received December 9, 8 54 a tn) HAY-PAUNOEFOTE TREATY. Washington, December 8

The Foreign Committee of the Senate has approved of the new Hay- Jfonnoefote treaty in connection with the Isthmian Oanal.

INDIAN FRONTIER TROUBLES

London, December § Ten of Major-General Dening's column were killed and fifty wounded operating against the Maheuds, who recently attacked a survey party of the Indian frontier column. They inflicted heavy losses on the Mabsuds, EMiaRATION TO AUSTRALIA,

The Queensland Agent General, in an interview, emphasised the American Government's direct and active pro motion of trade. He said Great Britain ought to share with the Commonwealth tbe emigration ex penses, emigration being an Imperial question.

Australian

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received December 9, 932 am A MURDERER'S ADVENTURE

Sydney, Dec 9 Details are to hand of tha murder of Guila aeth, Magistrate of New Guinea, who was shot while sleepicg in the house of a missionary. The murdorer though terribly mangled by a crocodile in oroealog the river managed to land, and was then captured

THE WBBTRALIAN PREMIER Perth, December 9 The Premier is returned by a good majority A BIG FIRE

A fire at Kaoowna destroyed a note!, and aeverai shops were damaged to the extent of JBSOOO.

A EICH FIND A pearler at Broom* secured a psarl vftlned ab from £9000 to £15,000, and is supposed to be the largest and moat valuable pearl ever discovered

SOUTH AFRICA.

MORE CAPTURES OF STOCK.

ANOTHER REBEL PUNISHED

INSOLENCE OF BOER DELE GATES.

PRO-BOER AGITATION IN GERMANY.

Uaited Press A-BBOoiation— By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

{Received December 9, 8 54 am) London, Dec 8 Lord Methuen has captured 1200 cattle and 12,000 cheep. Hendrick Albertyn, corporal of a rebel commando, has been sentenced to imprisonment for life at Graaffreniet, on charges of marauding and in cendiarism,

The Boer delegates at Brussels have instructed the Berlin and Munich Committees to agitate for Lord Milner's removal.

Miss HobhonWs pamphlets are being distributed gratis in Berlin. The bookstalls and newspapers offer pro- Boer literature as Christmas presents

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Asiooiation~By Electric Telegraph

Ddnedin, Deoemfeer 9 Jameu Ainslie Thomson, Bged 32, died on Saturday nighb from the effects of araenio, ■flii administered, He was employed at A end OD Bart'c, as electro plater. He leavea a wife and five children."

Samuel Caudwell, for twenty three years the leading hotelkeeper at Waipod, died suddenly yesterday morning. In the Divorce Court-, Susan Young Mo Far lane v Andrew McFarlane, on the ground of five yaars' desertion, a decree nisi was granted, to be made absolute after three Bioaib,9 At the City Police Coarfc today, William Stevenson, of Irvine and StevsuEon, was charged with allowing a girl bo work in a factory on the King's Birbbday. The c&sb twos® oat of a muddle in the Mayor pro' oMtning Monday a holiday, and the statute making Saturday imperative, Mr Stevenson worked hie hands on Saturday, and gave them Monday, The Stipendiary Magistrate ■aid ib waa necessary to establish th<* principle, and defendant waa therefore Said In nnd soils*

Wellington, December 9 The return of the quantity and value of frrzea meat) and dairy produoa texported j from the colony during November ia as I follows : — Butter, 25287 cwb, v*lued ab : £110866; cheese, 1833 cwt, £4166; frozen I beef. 8844 owb, £10892; mutton, 40638 owt s i £43075;"1amb, 10385 oaroaßos, £4943, The Wellington Amateur Athletic Glob has delected the following to represent it at the Championship meeting in Auckland :— LB Webster, 100, 250. and 440 yds; W H Pollock, 440 and 880yde ; A 8 Hendcrnon, 440 yards hardies »nd half mile flat; J W Davis, one and three mile runs. fTfan Sierra, with the British mails to 23rd November, lefi S*n Francisco on 6th ineb, at 11 am, a day late In the Supreme Oonrb Frank King was convicted cf having stolen a bicycle at Pabiatua, and was aentenoed to two years Imprisomneisb ooacurrent with the term he it now serving,

Trade with South Africa.

The Wellington Post haa the following under the heading 'Trade with South Africa': —We are Indebted fco the courtesy of a ciiy mere' anfc for an extract from business correspondence with a South African firm ilLs'rating some of the dis« abilities under which Hew Zsaland produce competes in the South African market. The Capetowm firm writes as follows :— * Large quantities of French and German potatoes are being placed on this market at ptict a you apparently cannot touch from your market, besides the many disadvan tages you have to contend with rpga ding freight, whereas tegular and feet freight is obtained from French and German ports at much lower rates than those ruling from New Zealand. Another unfortunate circumstrnce which will prob .bly icfluence our dealerß against New Zealand goods is that the Tekoa, from your country, last week curried about 1000 tons of Capetown cargo to London. Until arragementa can be made thafc wiii prevenb a repetition of auoh an incident we fear buyers will be afraid to operate.' The merchant in question states that our potatoes, given conditions of freight and regular delivery, oould compete with those exported by the older countries, but he rightly adds that i such an incident as that reported in con* i neotion with the Tekoa ' would kill trade.'

Late Commercial

THE AGENT GENERAL'S CABLK.

United Prssa Association—By Electric I Telegraph Wfllington, December 9 The Agent General's cablegram, dated Lmdon, December 7ch, ia as follows:— i'The mutton market is we&k, acd compe tition amongst holders of mutton to olear stocks has lowered values* Average price? —Canterbury 3£ ' ; Dunedin, Southland, and Wellington M< at Fxpcrb Comnaoy 3d ; North ißland 2|i; River Plate 2| I; Prices for lamb are nominal—o inter bury 4f J; other brands 4^l. New season's Australia lamb is of a very mixed quality at 3gl. Beef ia dull—New Zaland hinds 3|l, fores 2f>J. Batter is steady. The Wakanui's butter arrived in good condition—lo7s to HOj; Some holders are forain# Balm There fa a better demand Cor cheese at Q7s,'

The Fire on the Waimate.

THE ENQUIRY,

United Press Association— By Electric (Telegraph Napier, Dec 9 The Magisterial erquiry re the fire on the Waim&te opened before Turnbnll S.M., and Captalna Todd and Fletcher nautical assessors, C«ptn'n H»no» master of the Wa'.roate Btated that the whole of the fhx shr'pped in Welling^oa waa stowed in No 4 and 5 hoide. PreoautioDS were taken to eneurs safety, bub the temperu ture waa nob testef'i Had never been in the habit of doing co. The steamer, he mud, was supplied with good tire appliances. William Henry Piloher, chief e&gineer, stated there was a first class pump, worked by an. independent donkey engine, pub on board for the purpose. It waa not connected with the main engine.

The Collector ef Customs pom tod out that under the Act of 1875, there should be a note capable of bti >g connected with the main engine.

C-ptain DavidsoD, Lloyd's surveyor, said he considered the fix landed from the Waimate had been very imperfectly dressed, which Wou'd m»ke it more dangerous and more liab c to spontaneous combustion.

Sporting.

TINWaLD BAOiNli CLUB

Annual Meeting TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE OH WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1, 1902 (Approved by the C.J.O, and N.Z. Trotting Association.)

PROGRAMME.

FIRSr RACE TO START AT 13.30 1.—12.30 pm-Fakmeks' Tkot Handi cap (Optional), of 10 soys ; second horse I eov from the stake, for horses that have never woo an advertised race at the time of starling. Nomination, 10s. One mile and a half. 2--1.16 pm—Pony Back Handicap, of 10 soys j second horse 1 soy from the stake; for horses 14.2 or under. Nomination, 10a. Four far longs. 3,—2 pm—Tinw&id Gup Handicap, of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20a. One mile. 4,~2 45 pm—Gkove Farm Handicap, of 10 soys ; second horse 1 soy from the stake. Winner of Cap to carry ?ibs penalty. Nomination 10^. Biz fur* longs, 5.—3.30 pm—Tinwald Tkot Handicap, (Optional) of 10 soys ; second horoe 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Two miles. 6—4 30pm—Domain Weltkk Handi cap, of 10 soys ; stcr nd horse 1 eov from the stake. Winner of the Cup or (Shove Handicap to carry 71ba penalty, of both 14;ba. Nomination 10a. Seven furlongs. 7— 5 pm—Hitkky Scurby, of 5 fiovs ; for horses that have never won an advertised race. Poet entry to be made immediately after the Tinwald Trot. Minimum weight Bit Entrance fee, 6s. Four furlongs.

THE ASHBURTON OTJARDIaN ; MONDAt, DECEMBER a, 1901



The Factory AoT—Notioe having been given by the Chief Inspector of Fiotorios that the provisions of the Factory Act; wi'j bs strictly enforced in future, t» meetiDg of the Afhburton .Retail Traders' Association waa held today, to consider the position with regard to cosing on Saturday instead of Thursday, and it was resolved to get a repuisition signed by etr. p'oyers and employees shewing that it would ba a distinct disadvantage to both town and country to compel all factories to have their half holiday on Saturday instead ot on Thursday ac heretofore



PUBLIC NOTICES. , HOUSE To Let, Aitkin Street—Six Rooms, Waah House detached, Copper and Orchard ; 9i a week. Apply Smith, Carrier. 12 55 NEWMAM'S Draß will leave the Stables at 7.10 a.m. forFairfielJ daily, from this date. 12 54 WANTED— Blackßmitb, ab once ; w.uet be a good Bhoer.-—Apply Kennedy & Mttib, 12 56 LOST— Bay Gelding, two whjte hind feet, one near front one, white face ; 4yra old. Finder kindly oommunioate to Mr J Small, or Aehburton Hotel. 12 57 PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Ashburton. Under New Manage ment. Firßt Class Aooommodatioß for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Fami* lies. Good Table kep% Hot and Cold Bathe, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM, Proprietor. 11176 THE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, Tancred Street, Opposite the Arcade. ON STOCK—Good Aasortmenb of Best Makes of Ladlea' and Gents' Boot®, Shoes, I and SI ppere, at Lowest Prices in AshburtonS All Boods New and Up to Ditel No old Stock, Repairs aad bespoke work executed on the shortest notice, and at Reasonable Bates. THOMAS YOUNG, 11 123 The Ulater Boot Shopi



E. W.JIALL. TANORED STREET. | WHOtiESALE and Betall Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. 1118



FOUL BREATH. Is tihere anything more unplaaaanb than gtjnvereing with a person whose breath ie high eooogh to knock you down "I It is not Duly unpleasant, but painful^ because it has to be endured. You can escape from an evil.snielling sewer, bat you oannob run away from the individual with the foul breath. It would not be polite to even turn your head the other w*y« And It ia some what peoaliar that people whose breath ia foetid persist in getting as close as possible ; to those fco whom they are talking: There : ire hundreds of persons in the community whose breath poisona God's air, and all because they won'b keep clean inside. Foul breath arises from constipation, which is the cause of much trouble, and the bowels should bo kept dean with Impey'ia May Apple, the jefeg! family medicine. It keeps the bowels open and regular, strengthens the mucous membrftuQe of the stomach, and acts directly up®n the liver and kidneys, keeping them •etiva and strong. Impey'a May Apple Is flold by All chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d per bottle.



J. WILSON HAS a LAB6B & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Classes of Rooms BURNETT STREET)



MRSJ, LLOYD, I MUSIC SELLER fco, T> EGISTERED TEACHEB of the XV PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. Muaioal Instruments of every description. Latest mueie by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. AGENT FOR EMPfiESS NEEDLE. I esigne, Plushes, Wool, Araaene, Silks and Frames, lessons free TANCBIP Ssbbst (next) H&£*» Hetballais



WHOOPING COUGH My little soa had an attack of whooping cough and was threatened with pneumonia bat for Chamberlain's Ooogh Remedy we would have had a serious time of it. It also saved him from eaveral severe attacks of eroop.~H J Ftric^fadbn, editor World Herald, Fair Haven, Wash., ISA. Ttot eale by Ashbuetoh Drag Co. You can depend era riddiag yonr Children of Worms with Wade's Worm yige, the wonderfal worm worriers j price Is Smoke Ney? Veaua



Tenders. AN AM A ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited for carting md x. spreading about 1700 yards of road metal, in two contracts; esifio for 50 chains of road formation. The specifications may be eeen at> the Mail Office, Aah burton, and ab the Mayfieid Store on and after TUESDAY, the 10th, and Tenders for the work are to be smb to the undersigned nob later than TUESDAY, the 117 th instant! ! EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman Anama Boad Board. Windeimere. 12 41 FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD ASHBURTON; WBBT STREET AUCTION MART SALE OF LONGBBSAOH HORSES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1901 MESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS, L*d s in conjuotioo with Mr D. THOMAS, will offer by Public Auction t.b their Horae Fair on the above date,— On aooount of the Loogbeaoh Estate,— Cl(\ HORSES, including Thoroughbreds &\) by P«rkin Warbeck 11, Phaeton, Stepniak, and a half b other to Gillie and Skipper, also Trotters by General Tracey and Southern Ohief. Sale at 1 p.m JfRIEDL&NDER BIOS, Ltd \ Joiofe 12 35 D. THOMAS j Auctioneers FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY > NOT having sold Mr F A Cocss's Faun of 912 Acres ab May field by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDEB BROS. Ltd. WEST STREET AUOTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUESDAY, 19th lecember 1901, For which we will be pleased tojreceive Entries. FRIEDLANDKR BROS, Ltd, 11 108 J. R. ELAND, Auctioneer. HENRY STEPHEJSSON. GREAT CLEABING SALE NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,' fto., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10th, & THURSDAY, 12th, At 2 O'Clook Sharp. TTENRY STEPHENSON, under inatme- XJL tlona from Mb James Bakbr (who is leaving for the North litand), will sell by Public Auction on the premises, HAVE* LOCK STREET, the Stock in Trade of FURNISHING WARE, comprising Duchess Obesta, Chests Drawers, Iron Bedsteads and Bedding, Wardrobes (mirror front*), Wash Stands, Toilet Sets, Looking Gla3ee«, Easy Chairs in cane, wicker, etc, Rooking Chairs, Fancy Tables, Whattiote, CarpetSj Hugs, Picture Vasec, Cutlery, Crockery, Silver Plated Ware, Electro Plate, GlaatWAr", etc; Plated Goods of every description, and Hundreds of other Articles. As Mr Baker is due in the North I-laud in a fortnight), my instructions am to Sell ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. A finer opportunity of obtaining first class new Furniture at purchasers' own price w 11 prob*biy never occur again in Ashburton, FIRST- DAY'S SALE-TUESDAY, 2 o'clock sharp SECOND DAY—THURSDAY, 2 o'olcck sharp HENRY BIEPHENSON, 12 33 Auctioneer BUSINESS NOTICES WANTED— Bayers for Gcod Second Hand Bicycles. No reasonable offer refused, several good Machines to select from. Easy terms arranged—John Orb & Co, Aehbnrton 12 34 FUR SALE. TH 741, with T Cottage thereon, • £j» corner of Peter Street) and S-E, Belt; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah, suitable for an implement shedi Apply Wi O. Page, Builder. 11 198 NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSUR ANCE COMPANY. £0 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHER EMPLOYERS* NOTICE is Hereby Given that the above Company Is prepared to COYER ANY FARMERS, WHKTHER MEMBERS OF ABOVE UNION OR NOT, under the Em ployem' Liability Acts, Common Law, and WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT. 1900, ab the SAME RATES, BENEFITS, and CONCESSIONS, as may be effared by any other Company to them collectively, F W DEAMER, Manager for Canterbury. O J STYOHE, Agent, Ashburtion. 12 49 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at j reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union, Policies may be issued ab onoe. Messes Fbibdlandeb Laos, Ltd, aro the i Local Agents for the Commercial Union Company, C Hardy & Co, Agents at Eikaira. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury Distriob 11 Ib 6 N Z Farmers' Union FARMERS EMPLOYEES' ACCI DENT INSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faob thab the Reduced Rate of Premium is duo to the enterprise of the Commercial Union OfHoe and now thab ths Contract is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will loyally stand by the agreement entered ioto. We aha!! be glad to receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Pet HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Managing Dueobor. Ashburton, Nov. 30,1501 11 216 WANTED— A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaired ; • or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to ». R; COTJCHL, I (The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tanored Street Smoke New Veuua



NOMINATIONS for all races except Hurry itknrry, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, performances, and descrip* t lon of horses and colours of riders moat be In writing, and In the hands of the Secretary, atLagan'a Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9pm on SATURDAY, 21st day of December, 1901. WEIGHTS will bo declared on or aboat FRIDAY, the 27ch day of December. CHARLES BENNETT, 12 48 Secretory,



PUBLIC NOTICES^ REV J de B GALWEY, B.A, will give a Lantern Lecture in Bfc Stephen* Schoolroom this evening at 8 pm, on * China as an Empire and a Mission FielcV 12 SO A GRAND CONGER! will be given im the Staveley Hall ty the Mayfieid Minstrels on SATURDAY, 14 Ji inst, In aid of the Cheviot Relief Fund. Admisdon 1j j Children half price. 12 51



WANTED. WANTED -Yuan* LADY HELP, to take charge of fonr year old By and do a lit'le light house work during the Christmas holidays. MRS A E PEAOHE, 12 53 Mount Somere 1710 ft SALE -404 Acre?, with 6 roomed . H ÜBe, Stables, Granary, etc, in 8 Paddocfca Wat^r in each, 1J mite from the E*ling Railway Station ; also 260 Acres, with 400 Acres lease in ptrpetuity, Bang! tata App'y, D MAHONEY, 12 52 Cain's Terracp, 'limaru



TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHERS, IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS 1 COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital ... ... One Million Revenue fob 1900 -£878,492 5s lid. A RE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—-at the same rate and with the same concession)? individually, as any other Company ofiera ■fchem collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST) RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt) and liberal settlement of all juß*t c'aitna effected locally



TO FARMERS TjTTE may state that the Redacted Bates of Premiums now prevalent on »H classes of business are due to the enterprise of the Ocean Resident Corporations who have been steadily bringing down the Bates since they commenced operations in the colony, and Farmers will find ib to their advantage to call and see us before completing business elsewhere. KXOOLL BROS., District Agents



SPECIAL NOTICE. rpHE undersigned begs to inform hie X numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Business having increased co considerably these last few years that he found the land inadequate bo cultivate stock enough for hie customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their. increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements to secure a oonfcinuanoe of their confidence, and the honour of their ktad reaommenda' tlou. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashbutton. BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC,: METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material | kept in atook. Also Wall Papers, Paints, etc. Funerals conducted. 1117 KOQLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Re lievsr, 2a chemists and gcoceri.



( WANTEfS, Ego WANTED at once—A Good Strong Lad One uued to Fish and Poultry preferred. Waers. £1 a week and meals.— Apply J H Jewitt, opposite Mail offioe. Telephone 9* SHEEP SHEARS ! Sheep Jfheaiß J .— At Reduced Pisces, T U 8 and B B A at 3a 6d each. 11A, Etc., 2b 9<l each. Oil Stones, Olive Oil, Branding Oil, Saddle, Lamp Black, ofo, aft Lowest Prices.—Q. Medbins, The People's Ironmonger /"^URTiiINS of Quality, Style, and Low %^J. Price. The sort you want is the beat for the money, and that is our sort. Come and see at Mitchell & Tubneb's HAVE you noticed what a nice finish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any i you have at a Tory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below W H Go! • Sins & Co. U 146 FOR Christmas—Peek Freaa'a London Biecuits in eighb varieties. Swiss Wine, ' Sans Alcohol.' Auslebrouk'e and Garlbury's 3hooo!ate«, New Currants, Fee!, Almonds, Dates, and Figa of finest quality.—Cabson . &COi TO ANGLERS~A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Fliea, Caste, Wadere, Shury's Fancy, Minnows, etc, eto* All Angara' Requisites At Duoedin prices, at) Habdley Bros., East Street, 11 135 WANTED KNOWN-That J Moison has made immense reductioua in order to clear more quickly, and mt*ke room for his new Ohalslmas Stook of Boots and Shoes, of beet quality just arrived Rep»ir ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Court House, Ashburtrn. 11 Ib 3 DO you know that H Bairstow is selling foe cash at less nan Chriatohurch pricss, as the few following quotations will show : —Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50j ; Duchess tables from 30s ) Duchess ohetts from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 /"IHRISTMAS CARDS 1 OHBI3TMAS \J CARDS ! A room upstairs has been specially fitted up for their display ; ali the newest designs are there, including— Hand painted Cards, Biaok and White, Celluloid, Booklets, Comics, Calendars, etc ; very good value in packets of oards« Inspection invited. —A T H Williams, Bast Street, next Messrs W H Collins & Co. TTTTANTED KNOWN- Gibbaed baß pur- VV ohaaed the stock of G F Smith, Raogiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10*; Is Straw Hats for 6d ; 4? Felt Hata for Is lid ; Paper Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The Btook must) go at any price space limited, priue no objeot, Come at onoe to Gjbbakd's for bargains. ' FOUND -The Ready Money Bhop in Tanared Street (opposite Aroade)—. Beet value in Men's Merino Pacts Is lid, Brown Cotton do Is 6d, Heavy RibV ,d do Is 91, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 3s 6d "fXT ANTED; Known—Lovely Prinbß from Vf 4£i, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3£d, Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7|i, Largo Aprons lljtf, Corsets 2a 6<i, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tanored Street *6 mHE Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Ready Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 91, Door Mats Is, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet Is 2d, Yard'wide Flooroloth Is fl£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 9Jd and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 63, 70 inch White Twiil Sheetings lO£l. Strong U.B Tabling lO^d, Nainfook, fuii 42in wide, 5s 9d a dozen at Gibbabd's, Ready Monty Draper T^RESSES— Bronhe Silk Lustres 6a lid, \_J 7a 11t, 83 lid, dress length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Twerd EfFeots 5s lid dress, French Poplins 8a lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 53 9d, at Gibbabd's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade JBAK& Annual, Graphic, Holly Leaves, London News, Black and White, Cbrißtmoa Cards in great variety, Bass Relief Cords, Soulptograph, Beautifully Hand Painted Detigns, Black and White Views, Fioral Cards, Plush Mounted nod Celluloid Garde, Boxes and Packet, New Books—H M Joxbs SPECIAL Announcement—During this month you can get a suit to measure for 555, at W H Pearce, Cash Draper HATS— Special purchase o! (wo Ware housemen's Samples In Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pbahoe, Cash Draper BLOUSES— Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateene, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2e 6d~W H Pearce, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts 2a 6d, Is lid, 2s 6(3. The New Queen Alexandra Beit Is lid, 2s 3d, Faat Prints 4|d, Lirge Hearth Rugs 2a lid—W H Peabob, Corner East and Burnett Street, "novelties FOR TBE Holiday Season, AT .«' 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', Sun Hats and Bonnets LADIES' BILK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuish is in our ready made Blouses, and can be had all prices from 2s 6d HPWHITE & FANCY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment of White Underskirts, Trimmed Lace or Embroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call and see these wonderful lives LACE TIES, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACES—We have just opened up a very large shipment of these Goods suitable for Holiday We»r, at very low prices ; call and inspect HOSIERY & GLOVES in Lace, Silk and Cotton—Special value in Hosiery at Is, Is 6d, 2s per pair ; Kid Gloves, all shades, from 2s 6cS. Everyone should secure a pair of our 2s 6d Gloves, very reliable * DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpacas and Fancy Blacks—New Shades and marked at low figures to sell MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Prints, Mercerised Prints,Funcy and White Muslim, 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's Suits, newest Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Choioe Shirts, Ties, Underclothing, Sox, etc BOOTS !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, NORTHGOTE& HEFFORD 'THE CORNER,' ASHBURTON. Smoke New Venus



# JOHN ORR AND CO. JOM ORR AND CO. CHRISTMAS BPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST: First Prize Hams and Bacon- Finest Roll Paeon 7|d by roll, per lb 8d TEAS TEAS A Valuable Library given away with our famous BO.OK GIFT TEA. With every fcix Pounds of Tea we give you Ja Beautiful Book Gold Leaf Ten per lb ... Is lOd Kelson, Moate Tea per lb U lOd Kozte Tea „ ... la 9d Bell Tea, per lb 2s Arab Tea „ ... Is 8d Book Gift Te* f per lb;2i Orange Pekoe, Ceylon, per lb, le lOd and 2s HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE Per lin 3s 9a, Per Case 7s 6d FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 14s 6d Per 701b Bag. GuabanteeD Pubb Cane 12s per 661b Bag, 8s 9d per 401b, or M§ per ton FINES! NEW SEASON'S FEUIT. Currants, per lb ... U Layer Figs, per lb .„ 8d Baisins „ ... 6d lib Boxes Figs ... fd Eaisins, seeded, perlb... 7d 2Jib Tir.s Apricots, per tin fid Prunes, per lb * £d „ Pearj #> 9d FLOUR, OATMEAL, and WHEAT MEAL at Mill Prices, Finest; Roller Fioar per ton, £6 15s; 2001b Bag, Us; 1001b Bag 7s 61, 601b Bag 8a lid, 251b Bag 2s JOHN ORR AND CO. Large Stocks of LAWN MOWEKS,| Pubber Hose. Gardeiiicg Tools cf all kiads BOILED and BAW OIL White lead, Castoi Cil, I eather Beltiog, Balata Beltmg and Fowl Fetliug Black and Galvanised Wire Barb Wire j BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING Just Landed—Six Oaseß of Braes and Iron Bedsteads, which we are disposing of at Extremely Low Prices Travelling Bags, Steel Trunks, Marglcg and Wringere AT AT JOHN ORR AND CO.'S ASHBURTON HOLLIS CYCLES Manufactured by the Celebrated Gumnakers, It HOLLIS aad SON?, Birmingham. Fresh shipments of these Famous Machines arriving regularly JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF KODS; REELS, LINES, MINNOWS, FLIES, TRACE?, WADERS, GAFFS, Etc, We Keep None But Goods of the Best Quality. JOM OER AND Co. !



BUSINESS NOTICES T HAVE FOB SALE — The Latest and Mofd Up to date Fans Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DSILL The only Drill that carried off ft Grid Medal in an actra! Field Srlal, Light draught combined with ttiength, * perfect 'ower, and a trial gmn, loiptfltlon invited* THE PLANO I EVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, stroD^est, tight) draught, will our and tie any crnj, Most up to d«t* in the market See testimonials to oooflrai above. JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWRR Doing away with the nogs makes it thi simplest: and beet catting machine made, H&ST KAKE—lnipcob Hay B»kt lor strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDQFR This Machine takes the |laca of tbr«« Implements, and does its work better, A «r»*t) saving to mangel and turnip gtiwtfi. Ploughs, Harrows, Sprinetined Oaltlva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery fttpt on hand. Frioes Moderate, and xarmi very ossy. Extras for above kepb In stock Agent for Southland Implement nA Enginaerioe Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The !at«t model Chain Envoy, beactifa! nta«hla« for strength, styli *nd tinisb'. Thi coming machine—Chfiinleas Eor»y t no oogßocohain, bat rolls alone tht easiest running machine in the marktt } once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited Dtetrint Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insaracoe effected for Tale, Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres • MONEY - ' To Lend from 4J per cent For particulars apply W. STONYEE, ARCADE, i Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, E*fcate and Oommission Agent ;9 243 T>^R(^rS& in-Bjotp, B*rgains In ±y Boots, at Mellor's Special Boot Sale j.'l. higgs HIS La test Designs • ■ ' IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houao Decorator, Puinter, Glozlfr, SJgnwriter, efo., Tancred Sfcreefe. —— ' — * ■ ■" : ;r» ~ FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASfiBURTOK AND Surrounding District. "T¥7*B Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by thi head <m the farm, or st per 1b in the Factory, *t TOP MABKBT VALUES throughout tba ccuri&g season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTGN; «■pott •' '■ '3 • ■ WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PJ&ATJP SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Ew, - " 'if ■ ''• GO TO . ; G. JESSO% Praotioal Watchmaker and ; weU«tv Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Commitfeeeß Hberilly dealt with. ROYAL HOTEL, , Ashburton. MR A. WHITAKER, late man«|it ot Ashhurtoa Oiub, has entered into possession ;6f-the" above Hotel. Every oomforb and convenienoe, : Fishing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River 11184 « Smoke NewVenti