TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland Nov 22 WilHam George Garvard was fined 40s and costs for aeaaulticgDr Laishley, solicitor ia the Police Court a fortnight ago. Stratpobd, Nov. 22 A strike haa occurred on the Toko-Strat ford line, and about) seventy men have tfatfown down their toola. They have been employed »t 8a a day, bub now demand an Increase to 9s. They marched m a body through the town to the (ffioe of Mr Furkert, Engineer m charge, and made final demand^ which the Department would not accede to. Fresh men are to be employed. Christchurch, Nov 22 The inquest on the man Eerryman, who died suddenly at Opawa, showed that death was caused by heart disease, accelerated by exoeaeive drinking. • i Dunedin, November 22 Mr Morrison, member for Caversbam, died at Hanmer Springs at 9 15 laeb night.

Breach of Promise Case.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunkdin, Not 21 Ab the Supreme Court today a breach of promise case was commenced m which Miss Mark soughb to recover £500 damages from Joßeph Culling, a member of the First New Zealand Contingent. Defendant, when working on a dredge at Alexandra, became acquainted with plainliff, and iD w»s alleged ultimately became engaged to her. Defendant wrote to her from South Africa. In a letter from Arundel he wrote ' I remain dearest RaSie, yours till death doth üßpart.' Oa being invalided home, after Bpending some time m Dtmodin, be went to Alexan dra, and it is alleged arranged to mairy Miss Mark at Christmas, Then came a change m the tone of the letter*. He wrote— • I firmly beluve that my days wiil be spent m bachelorhood, for, Katie, you are the only girl I ever cared for, and ray reasons for Dot going further are the best. I will always be your frieod, tub I don't) think I oan ever be anything more. 1 When the matter was placed m the hands of a solicitor, snd an intimation given that unless the promise waa carried oub the caße would be brought, be telegraphed 'Have nob refuged.' When the writ was issued defendanb wrote that he had not £5 and that the doctors told him that he was not to m*rry. The statement of defence filed was that there waa no agreement to many: An addi 1' tional defenoe was then Sled that if defendant did promise to marry, he had become tfficted by a dangerouß, deadly disease or infirmity, : the result of an i»jury m South Africa, and it would be a great danger to hiß health and life to enter the married state. Ib was mentioned that defendant would "on his mother's death be entitled to a tenth share of property valued at £10,000 or £12,000 Mr Juatioe William? deferred summing up till nexb morning.

WESLEYAN SYNOD.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Christchurch, Nov 21 Afc the Wesleyan Synod today, areeola was passed unanimously m favour of retaining the office and duties as at present existing of tho Connexional secretary Thebyncd passed a resolution regretting the tramferencecf Dr Morley to Auetralia, making ib imperative that at the end of any connexional year Dr Morley have the right of returning to New Zealand.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Electric J Telegraph—Copyright ■ Auckland, Nov 21 Dr Fleming, of Tairaoga, was gored m the abdemen by a bull whioh entered his garden, when being twutn ashore The dootor's condition is serious, Mrs Fleming was also knocked down by the bail, bub was cot aei-iouoly, hurt. [n the Supreme Court a young Maori, Matiu Tane, waa convicted on a charge ol attempted rape on a Maori woman, and was senteped to four years' imprisonment. He was also ordered to receive twenty-five lashes. Dunedin, November 20 Ab the Police Court today the licensee of the Gladstone Hoi el was fined £5 and two guineas costs for failing to admit; the police. A charge of permitting drunkenness on the premises was dismissed,

THE EARTHQUAKE

MORE SHOCKS FELT AT CHEVIOT.

United Preae Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Nov 22 The Secretary of the General Post Office h&8 received telegrams from Cheviot as follows ;—November 21, 855p m. A slight shock of earthquake haa jast been experiened 220 d November, 8 am. Three shocks of earthquake during the early morning—4 57 5 10, 715; none of an alarmiug nature.

THE FEDERAL TARIFF

BUTTER BOX TIMBER,

THE REMISSION OF DUW.

United Press Association—By Eleccrio Telegraph Auckland. November 21 Aba doubt existed as to whether the alteration ia the Federal tariff applied to all white pine timber, or only to butter boz timber, Messrs Bignall Broß, who are largely interested m the trade, cabled to Australia. And received a reply that the exemption applied to only butber box si/,38. Mr Bagnall Bays exporters will have to get a bigger price for butter box sis 2a to make up the losa on ■mailer sizes. In connection with the Press Aesociation telegrams from Danaevlrke, stating that a gentleman from Australia had placed an order for three million feet of white pine, and that this is regarded aa an indication that the Federal tariff will not prove so injurious as was anticipated. Mr Bagnall explains that the telegram no doubt refers to the fact that about eighteen months ago his firm bought about three million fest m fiawke'a Bay, and that order is stiil being delivered. The transaction has no meaning as applied to the Federal tariff, the order having been given before the tariff came into force, and the wood had to go forward, tariff or no tariff* MrjDavidGoldie, another timber merohant. cays the removal of the duty on butter box timber will nob remove the neceeaity for the Governor m Council imposing an export duty on logs as authorised by Parliament.

THE ASHBtJBMS GUABDIAft s FBtDAY, foOYEMBER 22, 190),



BUSINESS NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICE. rgiHE undersigned begs to inform hit X numerous Customers and Friend* thtfc he hue removed from his former residenoc to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Koad, within five minattt walk of bis former piece, his BasineM hiiviog inoreaeed bo considerably these last few years that he found (he land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his oustomwit Thanking his Patroos and Friondi for their increasing support, and trusting bf unremittinc&tienUon to their requlremeott to securs a continuance of ibeir confidence, and the honour of their kind reoommsnda* tion, James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY, AllentOD, Aahbnttcn. FOR WATCHEBJ OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATBI SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO G. JESSON, Praobiral- Watobmaker and welfer Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton, —Eepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beaatt fu! Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, MnsllDß, Prints, Laces and Trimmiiigt* Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery m Hats, Bonnet?, Straws, Flowers, Qailti, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all Newest designs m Art Needle Work, Silks, *» atenei Wools, Transfers, &o,always tfistookt Mi\s Johnston, T>EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte ! k Singing Savelock Btreet, tad « '« a- i i > Hi s O All- pn 2 l J 111 & co •= g . -tIS- nj g less! J. V.DEBEEB WATCHMAKER «fr JEWELLER JUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturer! WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations j . and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INS! MOTION INVITED. \ r «*•** WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEES at 27e This Is the watch that has given such unfailing satisfaction, that it ia needless to mention its numerous excellent qnall ties. Everyone sold Is an advertisement In Itself. NEW JEWELLERY SI ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. £90 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Mnff chains* The Newest Novelties n Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashbnrfcoi? >—j— —f— tmm ——■—■—» PICTURE FKAMING J. WILSON, HOUSE DEOORATOB, I BURNETT STREET* LARGE, STOCK MOULDINGS. WANTED Known-A Special Boot Sale at Melior's for a few daye only. Now is the time for bargains T)ATTY Pan baking powder contains » X patty pan *t 9»oh end of tin.



PRESERVED FRUITS New Sultahss, per lb ... ... 0 6 New Raising per lb ... '„', 0 5 Seeded Raisins, per 1b... ,[] Q 7 Evaporated Apricots, per lb '.'. 010 Evaporated Peaches, per lb ... 0 9 Finest Stewing Prunes, per lb '.'.'. 0 8 SEASONABLE GOODS At first hand prices with no middle mans profits o&i S! M E reß< A Pricotß. Per tin 0 8 SI k mins£ re!" £taeapple t per tin 0 9 ft JJ Tins Prea. Peaches, per tin 0 9 2|lb Tins Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 bhipsLlme Juice, per bottle l 0 Monseratc Lime Juice, per bottle & 4 Paramatta Lime Juice, per bottle 0 9 Lemon Squash (MunnlngV) bottle 1 0 Munning'e Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle ... e#t j g Raspberry Vinegar (Sfc George) per bottle ... ti# .16 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cloves and 1 eppsrment Syrup per bottle 1 0 Kowntrees Lamonade Powder,|bottle 0 9 ,Uerbal Beer extract to make 8 gal lons, per bottle ... ... 0 7 FLOUR, OATMEAL, & FARINA / CEOUS FOODS Finest Roller Flour Aehburton and Waka- Mm Mjlls, ton lots £6 15s, 2001 b bag 14s, lOGlb bags 7a 6d, 501 b bag 3 8 lid, 25 bags 2a h iimaro or Christchurch Oatmeal 251 b bags 3a 3d Wheat Meal 261 b bags 2 3 Neaves Food, per tin ... \", 0 11 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin 1 0 Mellln's Food 3a and Is 9d per tin' Patent Groats & Barley, per tin 0 9 Bepger's Food, per tin ... , j 9 Finest White Sago, per lb '" 0 2 Brown's Corn Flour, per lb ." 02| b mesb Pearl Tapioca, per lb 0 2 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb '.'.', 0 2 M ineeb Pearl Barley per lb 0 2 Quaker Oats , , , *" 010 Finest Wo 1 Japan Rice, perlb .'" 0 2 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is Split Peas, per lb ,„ ... 0 2 CONDENSED MILK Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin] 07J Murray's Milk 5a 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Golden Vale 3a 9d doz, per tin 0 4 ALMONDS, NUTS E 0. Sicily Almonds, perlb ... „, 1 2 Jordan AJmonds, per 1b... ... 2 4 Valencia, A.lmonde, per lb ,], 1 6 Shell Almonds, per lb , , , 0 10 Barcelona Nuts per lb 0 8 Pea Nuts, per lb „, 0 5 New Walnuts, per lb ... „" 0 8 CONFECTIONERY Conversations by tin sd, per lb ... 0 6 ?fn^ Mixtares by tin sd» Pw !b 0 6 Milk Kisses (delicious) perlb ...10 Oream Caramels per lb ... 10 English Hard Jujubes per lb .'.. 1 0 Frosted Caramels per lb 14 Croam Dates, per lb 0 11 Eating Chocolate 3£d and 7d per cake Priocess Mixtures per lb ,„ 0 9 The Trade Supplied —0— PICKLES AND VINEGAR Captain White, per bottle . 2 4 Heywood Kound, per bottle ... 010 Heywood Patent Stoppers, per bottle 1 1 Heywood Sweet Pickles, per bottle 1 4 Vinegar 6d, 83,10 i per bottle. Is 6d, 2s per gallon ETC, ETC. If you are wanting Fencing Wire note these Prices— No 8 Black Fencing, per cwb Tl 6 (Johnson Best) per ton £11 17 6 Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 ]5 6 (Besb English Wire), per ton £15 5 0 SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8. A, and Union per pair ... 3 6 5 Tons Rock Salb to be cleared out at 4s per cwt Castle Brand fine salt, per cwb ,4 3 Blue Derwenc Potatoes per sack 6 9 NORTON'S EGG POWDER £ Gal, Tins to Preserve 25 doz. per tin ... , 1 g 4 Gal, Tins to Preserve 200 doz!" P°r tin ,„ 10 0 Eggs all the year round is the result of using feinger's Egg Producer Is 9i per packeb i , m Business small profit Is of conaequeaoe :Ma A. H. Fletcher has just returned from 3 tha'j he m^e some large Puroha«e> while 1 our Customers come nibbles In the coune of



FLETCHER BROS. OA@HSU?PL¥ STORES, EAST BTREET, A3HUURTON, & HIGH STREET, OIRIBTOHURCH.



s d New Currants, per 1b ... ... 0 5 New Seasons Vistczza Currants, per 1b 0 6 Good Cooking Figs 31ba Is, per lb 0 5 Good Lager Figs, pet 1b... ... 0 8 lib Boxes Figs 4|d, and per box ... 0 6 Now that fresh Meat; is so dear, Ifc te more economical to use the following — 2lb Tins Corned Beef. (Belfast)per tin 1 0 21b Tins Roast Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 21b Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 2lb Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 21b Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 11, lib Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2 b Tins Rabbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 3'b Tins Ox Tongues, per tin ... 3 6 lib Tins Camp Pit, per tin ... 1 3 lib Tins Red Salmon, per tin ... 0 8 lib Tint) Flab Salmon per tin ... 0 S lib Tins of Choice Salmon Sbfak, tin 1 0 lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 |lb Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Star Mullet, pc- tin ... 0 7 lib Tina Herrings In Tomato Sauce per tin . ... ... 0 10 lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tinO 10 lib Tinß Lobster, per tin... ... 0 10 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Smoked Sardines, Lrge tins ... 1 0 ,» small tina ... 0 8 Good Sardines, large tins .., 0 8  small tins 4d and OA\ Albert Sardines, Jar(?e tins ... 1 0 Finest Boiled Bacon 7£d byrrol f perlb ... ... ... 0 8 SAUCES Mellor's MM or Piquant £ pint bottle 0 8| Mellor's Mild or Piquant f pint bottle 1 '6 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint ... ... 2 6  | pint bottle ... 1 4 Worcester £ pint bottles 3s 9dd©z» or per bottle ... ... 0 4 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, or per bottle ... ... 0 8 Oar Own £ pint bottles 5<J, 1 pint 0 9 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 Catsup (Flag brandy ... ... 010 Anchovy Sauce C& B \ pint bottles 1 4 JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, 21b Jars Plum Jam, pel jar ... 1 0 lib Jar Raspberry per jar , 0 9 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 21bTins Plum Jam ... ... 0 8J 21b Ting Raspberry Jam per tin... 011 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 2lb Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 lib Jar C& B Marmalade per jar 010 2lb Jars O& B Marmalade, per jar 1 8 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 FLAVOURING ESSENCES Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonlsl Essences loa bottles ... O 5 Colonial Essences If oz bottles , 0 7 Colonial Essences 2|-oz bottles ... 0 9 CANDLES Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted bythe box 6d, or perlb... ... 06$ Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, or per lb ... ... , 0 7 B&KING POWDER ETC Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edmond's, small tin ... ... .., 05£ Edmond's Egg Powder 7d, m tins 1 0 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 „ Tartario Acid, per lb ... 110 Brnnner Monds Carb. Soda ... 0 3 FARMERS SUNDRIES Save incney by buying one of oar thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pomps at Is and Is 6d. Thrifty House Wife Pomp eaves its cost m a very short time OILS, ETC. Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s 6d per case Raw Unseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 Neatß Foot OU, pei gal. ... ... 3 6 Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Valvollne, 4 gal tin ... ... 17 6 Raddle, per lb . ... 0 4 Nails slba Is, per lb ... ... 0 3 Staples, per lb ... , 0 3 Molasses for cattle, per owt , 7 6 SCO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any it will pay you to give ue a call 500 Gross Corkß from la 3d per gross Finest Nelson Hops, per lb , 1 0 Bleached Ginger, per 1b,., c ., 1 3 Herbal Beer is cheap and wholesome A Reasonable Profit is every Man's rlghf only when an immense Bublbbbb 1b done. Ous England, and the Continent, and informs m there, afc very Low Prices, bo we hope to give a month or so.



BUSINESS NOTIUE FLETCHER BROS., SECOFD TEA COMPETITION. CLOSES FRIDAY, FJiBRUAEY 28th, 1902 ■ 20 VALUABLE PRIZES _. 20 TO BE GIVEN AWAY To tb© 20 Largest Consumers of oar Celebrated TEAS FTRST PRlZE—Handsome Marble Clock and Bronze Also 19 other Prizes, including Tea Sete, Electro- Plated Tea and Coffee Set Dinner Set, etc. V A Coupon is enclosed m every packet or tin of our well known Teas. Conntees Tea Is 6d per lb; Dachesß Tea Is 10d per lb; Fmpress Tea 2s per lb ; Princess Tea 2s 2d per lb; Orange, Pekoe, Ceylon Is lOd per lb. j 2d per lb redaction on 51b tins, and 3d pei lb on 101 b tins. It is a mystery to us why soaie people will go and pay from fire to twenty per cent, or la to 4s m the Pound more for tljeir Goods to get a miserable three per cent, or less than 7Jd m 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, Rod each article is bought at the lowest bed rook prices for spot Cash. COMPARE our PRICES with the Prices you are paying. FLETCHER BROS. NOVEMBER PRICE LIST Highest tesb Kerosene 3a 9dper tin or 7s 6d per case * Finest Snowdrop Sugar 14s 6d per 701 b bag; Guaranteed Pure Cane 12a per 561 b bag, 8s 9d per 401 b bag, or £23 per ton • Good Station Tea from Is per lb by the Chest



BUSINESS NOTICES iO ,| „ [WewzealamdJ 1 fcLOltllHl} FACTORY \%" ™ c ■i "■' '*""■"" ' """""■ , 2 NEW ZEALAND : CLOTHING [ FAOTOJIY HAS a repatation for BOYS' CLOTHING that the following lines uphold : ; OAJLL AND INSPECT > Boys' Sailor Suits 5s 6d Boys' Melville Suits 9s 6d Boys' Norfolk Suits lla Boys Norfolk Suits 15a Boys'B Garment Suits 189 6d Boya' Kharkee Suits 7s Boys' Washing Blouses 4? Guaranteed to bathe very best quality obtainable for the money, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING TIAOTORY LO THING JC AOTORY TO THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON From the Rakaia to the Rangitata Rivera Ladies and Gestlembn,— i HAVING secured the Sole Agency for i the South Island of New Zealand, for the world famed Wm. Sellers and Sons' ENGLISH WASHING MACHINES, the uudersigned respectfully beg to intimate that they have resigned their positions with the D.IC, m order to commence m business for themselves, and trust by courtesy, Integrity, und unswerving attention to business to secure the same ' heartiness of support extended to them while with the DlO. Before removing to Ohristehurch to estab' lish their headquarters, they will for bhe next few week* continue the sale of these won derful machines m this district at the undersigned address. Three dceen have just come to hand, bub as the greater part of these are already booked, early application for free trials will be necessary. In the Piano and Organ Business, our thorough knowledge and long practical experience m thhliue, places us iv the happy position of knowing exactly what to recom mend for the New Zealand climate, while as regards value for money, we believe that we can give fully 25 to 50 per cent, better value than houses kespiog up expensive establish" men's, paying big salaries, and enormous incidental expenses, In fch»» Tuning and Repairing Business (either Pianos or Organs) cur Mr H Grace hae had what perhaps one Tuner out of a hundred at the present time m New Zsaland has nob had, viz—An English Training having, only two months ago, returned to New Zealand after five years'training m three of thu be».b English factories vthere the instruments are made and built. Any business entrusted to us m this line can be thoroughly depended on, and we guarantee to give entire fatisiacticn. He will a'so vieib this district every ex months, and clients wishing to engage him permanently will please notify m promptly, as hh list for this district is alreudj nearly fulh ThanUiug you for ptst courtesies, and trusting to merit, by thorough practioal knowledge of, and strict attention to busi ness, a continuances of your kind patronage m our new sphere.—Wo are, faithfully Yours, GRAOK BROS, Direct Importers of Pianos and Organs, And Sole Agents for South Island, for Sellers' Washing Machines. Private Address — Peter Street, three Daors patt Mr Roberb AScorn'c, Private Residence, and on Saturdays only at the Arcido, Ashburton. 11 4 Don't Teas^ WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the beat possible advertisement, and we do all m our power to "get there." Don't forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tobneb, The Drapers _______ WANTED— Ladiea visiting Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdresslng Saloonß, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdresaiog, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description WANTED— Every man m the district to see Specie! Suits 21s, Strong Shirts Is lid, 2a 6d, 2a lid, Merino Books 6d, Braces 6d a pair, Handkerchiefs 4d, Linen Collars 6d, Derby Ties 6d, 9d, Is, at Gibbabd's, Tancred Street POUND -The Ready Money Shop m Tancred Street (opposite Arcade)— Best value m Men'a Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do Is 6d, Heavy Ribbed do lo 93, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 83 6d TTTANTED Known—Lovely Prints from Vf 4_d, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3^d, Madras Muslina for Blouses m Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7-_3, Large Aprons 11^, Corsets 2s 6d, Cas*hmero Hose Is, ab tho Ready Money Shop, Tanored Street \ , j " j * 4 nnHB Scene has Changed," Bay J. Visitors to the Raady Money Shop. Large Hearth Ruga 2s 91, Door Mats la, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Oarpet Is 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth la 4£d, Latest Oarpet Designs and Tilea m two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Orepe Cretonnes 4Ad, Double Width Reversible do 9Jd and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 6d, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10_d. Strong U.BTabliagj 10£ d, NaiDEook, fuil 42in wide, 5s 9d a dozen at Gibbabd's, Ready Money Draper DRBSSES-Broohe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7a lU, 8a lid. dress length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Bummer Tweed Effects 5a lid dresa, French Poplins 83 lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5s 9<J, at GIBSARD'e, T&oorcid Street, opposite Arcade



I _ WANTErS, Eto, ' T¥7ANTM>- Cu>ok and Laundress; also "V Housemaid.—Apply by letter to Mrs Gordon Holmhs, • Holmelea,' Rakaia, 11 143 | Oaf, from Elgin—2o Ewets, with Lamba, JLJ m the wool ; branded 25. Apply—J \ 90CHBANE ll 142 i riIHK Person who was seen taking iha milk JL oat) from Mr Leßter's residence on i Tuesday night had better return it at once, [ Kobbht JAMitsoN, Milkman 11 141 WANTED— A respectable yoang Girl for general housework. Apply— Mas RBill, Havelock Street West 11 11<3 f~\O you know that 11 Baib&tow is Belling JIJ for cash at less ban OhrisUfhureii pricas, as the few following quotations will show : —Brass mil iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50* ; Duchess tables from 30a; Duchess chetts from 45jj inspection and comparison invited. li 144 DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send along auy furniture whijh need* re'ooveriog or renovating to H Baibstow, who makes it look like new. 11 145 4JHEEP SHEARS I Sheep Shears ! I- O At Reduced Prices, TVS and BB A at> 33 6d each. llA k Etc., Sis 9d each. Oil Stones, Olive Oil, Branding Oil, Raddle, Lamp Black, etc, at Lowest Pricea.~G. Mkddins, Tha People's Ironmonger HAVE you noticed what a nice fiaish to it room pictures neatly framed makes ? U. Baibstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doora below W H Uol* Una & 00. 11 146 WE notice that Mb AT H Williams, Bookseller and Stationer, haa re dressed bia window with t» really finu selection of the neweßt Books, mostly suitable for Frizjamt Preaemaiioa purposes. Soheol oommittees and the public generally should not find it necessary to go further afield for literature, when such a fine assortment ia at their doors. li^Oß Best Value m American Glass MJ ware, Engliah China and Earthen w<ue, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go lo Cakson and Co, Tancred Street WAITED, by this week—so Pairs of Hareß, and 100 Pairs of Pigeons.— Jli Jewxtt, Burnett Sweet. 11 65 TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T. U.S. and 8.8.A. ae 3s 6i, Large stock of Gennine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and ail other Branding Requisites a specialty, at Hardlet Bros, Ironmongers, Eaub Street. , 11134 I7UNEST Cane Sugar, 70; b bags 14s 6d, JO 561 b bags 12s, 401 b bigs 8s 9J, also Preserving or Brewer's Crystal 2| i per lb, or 70>b bag 15i Gd. Largest assortment of Jam Jtirs to Beleco from as Fletchbußros,, Oabli Supply Stores FOR Onriatmas—Peek Frean's London Biscuits m eight varieties. Swiss Wine, ' Stan Alcohol.' Audebrouk's and O* ;bury'a Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Fige of iiuest quality.—Carson &Co. A SHOK that does not wear well is not jGL cheap at any price. Our Ladies' Stylish American Shoes, Id black or tan, buttoned or laced, at 9d 6d, wear weil, look well <md &t well; our sewn walking chocs at b% 6d 3nl 63 8d ure marvels. Cume and see them, at R Algobn S' 11 49 NEW BOOKS—Awakeoiog of Anohooy Weir, Mama's MutiDy Btqaeaihed, Don or Davil, A Jilt's Joarnal (Kita), The Aristocrat?, The Temptress (Le Qa.'X), Treasure of Ciptain Scarlett, Two Girm and a Dre-m, Love Idylls (Crockett), Windsor Magazine for October, Calendars for 1902, very chaste—H M Jones E"~OSlT X Al^DY"Tea^Haviog~cleared~a largo line ' i this splendid new Or*nge Pekoe, we are tffering it) at Is Bi, ooinpari aon invited with any 2i To& on the matket, —Cabson & Go nnHE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO., TANORBD STREET, ASEBURTON. Enamelling, Plating and light Engineer ing Works. TT^MTi¥DKNOWN^That a big line VV of Lace Curtains wo havo just l*nded, ex 6,e. Paparoa, is fuU of really nice goods at temptlDg prices. FuU dipptoy m our windows—Mitchell & Turner. TO ANGLERS—A. fresh consignment of Fishing Goods 'to hand—F iaa, Caßte, Waders, Shury'a Funcy, Minnows, etc, eto. All Anglara' Requisites at Duntdin prices, at Habdley Bros., East Street. 11 135 ■yn- E .RECOMMEND THE ECLIPSE OYOLE 00, I'OB CYCLE REPAIRS, Eto. OP ECI A L Announcement—During this C 3 month yoo can get a anit to measure for 555, at W H Psasob, Cash Draper HATS —Special purohaße of two Ware housemen's Samples m Ladies' t>nd Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pbarob, Ciah Draper BLOUSES —Beautiful Muelinß, Mercerised Sateene, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2s 6d~~W H Peabcb, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d. The New Queen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2« 3d, Fast Prints 4|l, Luge Hearth Sugs 2j lid—W H Peaboh, Corner East and Burnett Street, GOOD ADVICE y ADIKS ! FOR THE RACES, J_J See Our New Millinery ' LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Costumes LADIES S FOR THE RACES, See Our New Mantles LADIES! FOB THE SHOW, See Our moves (Beat Value m Towd) LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, See Oar New Bloaaes LADIES • FOR THE SHOW.j See Our New Scarfs & Neokweac LADIEB ! FOR THE BACES, Soa Our New VeiHngs LADIES & GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our Boots and Shoes GENTS ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Ties I (Very Choice) GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Straw & Felt Hats L&DIES & GENTS [ BUY.YOUR GOODS AT "THE COBNEB," NOftTHGOTE & HEFFORD Smoke KewYanea



Tenaers. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL* rpENDERS are invited from competent JL persons for making the Valuation of the Borough for the Year 1902, and com' piling the Roll m ttrma of " The Rating Aot, 1894." Tenders, aocompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5, are to be left with the Town Olerk before 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 26th met. The lowest or any tender wii'. not ueoassarily be accepted. H. H. FOOKS, Town Clerki Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Nov. 20th, 1901 11 125 UPPER ASH BURTON ROAD BOARD. (TIENDERS are invited for come 500 yards X of Shingle (more or leea), to ba carted on North Hinds Road, near Haekthorne. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, marked " Tender," and left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, an or before 4 p.m. of SATURDAY, the 23rd. Par* tieulars of the work can be had on application to the Clerk. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, JOHN DAVIDSON, 11 118 Cierk. DAVID THOMAS ARCADE | SATURDAY, 23rd November. SPECIAL ENTRY ME D THOMAS has received Snsfcruo' tione from a Client, to ssl! on the above date— A large quantity of good Household Fur" niture consisting of Cheats of Drawers, Duchessa Cheats, Overmantles, Easy Ohaire, D and S Iron Bedsteads, W Wire Mattresaes, Austrian Chairs, Oilcloth and Marble top W&shstands, Whatnots, Suite Furniture, Tables, Pictures, Oilcloths, Carpets, Fender and Irons, also 2 Sowing Maehiuea and 1 Piano, also 1 Spring Cart and Sjt Harnesß fur same, and 1 double set Pony Harness, and a large quantity sundries. Also—One Magic Lantern, complete with Tripod and Sheet, 4 inch Condenser, 4 dozen Slides, 2 dczm of which are moveable—a really first class article* Sale at 1 o'clock sharp 11 110 R CURTIS, Auctioneer FUNERAL NOTICE fTIHE Frienda of the late Mr Chables j JL Palmkß are respectfully informed thai ! his Funeral will mova from his late resi dence, at the Kennels, Tinwald, on SATURDAY, 23rd inst, at 10 a.m. for the Ashburtoa Cemetery. BAKER BROS., | 11 147 Undertakers __ Government Notices. MEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. v. j FXCUBSION FABEvS TO BUNEDIN FOB At & P I Fhow and Racks AT 2d par mile first class, minimum 4<\ Id per mile second olaes, minimum 23, mileage counted one way only, tickets issued from the 26th to the 28 h November at Lyltelton, Kingston, and Intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, available far return till 9oh December, The journey must be started on the date of tha purchase of the ticket m every case, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. A train will lrave Dunedin forOhrislohurcta ab 9 p.m on 30bh November, setting down returning excursionists at any station north of Oamarui 11 139 BY ORDER. FRItsDLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT hiving sold Mr F A Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres ab May field by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDEK BROS. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL . ' HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSDAY, 19th December 1901, For~whioh]we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 108 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer, Public notices MONEY-£I2OO and £800, Trasb Funds, for immediate investment. Lowest rate of interest,—John Oeb. 11 148 KEF. J. G, GREENHOUGH, M.A "PUBLIC RFOEPTION, MONDAY After. _l noon Next, at Baptist Church, com mencing at 3 p.m. Music and Refreshments. The Publio Cordialiy Invited. Admission Free-. 11 140 ABHBURTON COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION. SCHOOLS are reminded that Entries for the coming Sports Meeting, close with the undersigned on SATURDAY, November 30th. Headmasters are invited to use their endeavours Ho make the meeting a buooobs, and their attention is also drawn to the nules re certificate of age, etc, when making entrioEt M. BRUCE, Hon. Sec. Care of D. Thomas, Esq., Ashburton 11_114 _____ HE ! HE 1 HE ! HA i HA I HA ! HO ! HO 1 HO ! Y)RETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SAY! " Yes ! But I Bought a Pair of Boots ab D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day, %nd I am jußt thinking of the money I Saved* •w ft—__« ; THAT'S THE PLACE JPOK j SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS. Hustle along and get your next pair of Boots there. They're at the TOP NOTOH FOR VALUE.



THE LATEST Home and Foreign. United Pi ess Association—By Electric Telegt aph—-Copyright Reoeived Nov 22, 9 2am PROPOSED LEGISLATION AGAINST CHINA. Washington, November 22 President Roosevelt, m a message to the Congress, recommends the le enactment and strengthening of the Chinese Exclusion Act. A TRAITOK AND MURDERER. London, November 22 In order to avoid the extradition of Dr .Krause, on the charges of inciting to warder and treason, the warrant issued at Johannesburg, has been with j drawn. Krause is now charged m London with writing to Broecksma, inciting his murder of Foster, also with treason. Bail m two sureties of £1000 was allowed. A PKO-BOER'S SPEECH. Sir H 0 Baianerman, speaking at Bath, said the differences m the party showed a healthy wholeaome diversity. He denounced filibustering by the Em pire, which was not entitled to oblite rate the identity of the Boers, Ike Aisti (hsniiurlani Movement m Germany. «—.„ United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Reoeived November 22, 8,55 am) London, Nov 21 Mr Chamberlain, replying to a cor respondent, states that the agitation is artificial, and is based on a misappre hension, No sensible German can be affronted by the citation of the nniver i sal policy of civilised nations circum stanced like G:eat Britain over the Transvaal. SOUTH AF&IOA. » A SCHEME TO SECURE INTERVENTION KRUGER OBSTINATE SWEEPING ROINEKS INTO THE SEA United Precß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received November 22, 8 56 a m London, Nov 21 Continental pro-Boera recommend Leyds and others to draft overtures of peace giving England the ad vantage. They added thaft the re jection of each proposals would facili tate European intervention Kruger is unyielding. He declares the Boers are always able to trek and secure land and independence. It was I their duty to persist m their present course, and they were certain to sweep the Roineks into tha sea Victoria!! state Politics. COUPON ABOLITION BILL PASSED, United Frens Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) Received November 22, 9 55 a,m Melbourne, November 22 The State Parliament) has passed cv Coupon Abolition Bill: The leader of the Opposition m the State Parliament is expected to move a vote of I OBneure on the Government mxb week. A New Guinea. Atrocity. — —* A MAGISTRATE MURDEKED. United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received November 22, 9.55 a m I Brisbane, Nov 22 Mr Guilianetli, the acting Magistrate, has been murdered at Delena, New Guinea, by a party of escaped prisoners. Two of the latter have been recaptured, the third was partially eaten by a crocodile while crossing the river. _ _ Australian. -——.—^»- —,—^. United Press Aeaociafcion—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Reoeived November 21,9 20 ara OOHE WEST AUSTRALIAN STATE CABINET. Perth, Noy 22 The new Ministry has been sworn m. The following are the members :—Premier and Treasurer. (Mr Morpane); Attorney Genera?, Mr Moorhead ; lands, Mr Manson ; Bail ways and Mineß, Mr Wilaon ; Workß, Mr Qainlan ; Colonial Secretary, Mr Moea. First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Oeylon by every Mail Boat, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. HPHE HIRVANA TEA COMPANY, JL Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrangements to send to New Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE OEYLON TEAS, feeling sore the Tea drinking public will much appreciate a PURE, CHOICE CEYLON TEA, Direct from the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH. READ THIS— These Teas are Packed m Ceylon, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA is the highest grade known to the trade, and is Bold by all leading grocore ab fche came price as ordinary Tpa. ASK FOR IT. DON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agent Appointed— J,. T. GOOOH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on application KGOLIBAH, tbe wonderful Palo Be* liever, 2s chemists and smears,



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