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'Home and Foreign. United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 3, 98 am) THE LIVEBPOGL BAND FRAUDS London, December 2 Gon'die baa been arrested near Liverpool THE NEW APPELLATE COURT, The Times says the proposal of Jus tice Hodges, of Victoria, for the new Appellate Court would form a wonder fully strong Court, one which wcmld rommaiid the respect of the whole Em pire SMALLPOX IN LONDON There are 413 oases of smallpox Id London A VIOLENT SPEECH Mr Dillon, speaking at Loaghrea, violently incited the evicted tenants lo forcibly regain their farms. BRITISH PRODUCTS BOY COTTED j St Petersburg, Dec 2 The Association formed here to boy cott British products comprises 600 members LENIENT SENTENCES FOR MURDER Berlin, Dec 2 Lenient sentences have been im posed on a number of Germans, charged with shocking cruelty, and the marder of natives in the Cameron's district' A DANGEROUS MAN ARRESTED An armed Swed^, named William Miller, has been arrested at Philadel phia for declaring that President Roosevelt ought to be shot

SOUTH AFRICA

THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS

BOERS ESCAPE AND JOIN COMMANDOS

■THE RAIDERS IN GAPE COLONY

CAPTURE OF BOIRB

SWEARING ALLEGIANCE

Ualted Press ABSooiatlon—'By Elee<do Telegraph—Copyright Received December 3, 9 35 a m London, Dec 2 The Boers are constantly escaping from the Concentration Camps and joining the commandos, regardless of the oath ef neutrality. The Boers in Cape Colony are raid log the Botch and British alike, md alienating many sympathisers. Commandant J3rand has again in vaded the Cape and been joined by 150 Boers northwards of Philipstown. Major Pack Beresford, skirmishing northwards sf Bullfontein, captured 11 Boers and many horses. Minor captures have been made elsewhere. There is a considerable increase in the number'of Boera swearing allegi ance, both in Orange Colony and the Transvaal.

The Tariff Debate.

United Press Association—Bj? Blaobrio Telegraph Received December 3, 10 29 a m Melbodbnb, Den 3 The House reduced the duty on con densed milk to one penny per pound, aad knocked a penny off toilet soap, and a half penny off other soaps, The Committee are now discussing apparel tflxtiles.

Shocking Railway Accident

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Invekcabgill December 3 M, shocking railway aeoident occurred last etght aear Morton Mains. On the arrival of » special train with matin at Edendnle, the driver found entangled in the eowo»tcher a wheel of a railway toioyole. Parties searched the line in the vicinity of Morton Maiot, and Frank Thomas, assistant ganger, wk,» found dead, and Lawrence Fraser, ganger, terribly mutilated, so much so that bit life li despaired of. In view of the passage of special and Ministerial trains, ■onto fiiaa were ordered to inspect the road, rug it) appears when on thin duty the «ooldenb occurred. Io is eaid they left home early for this purpose, and could have baen back In time to avoid any risk; The Eight! waa clear, bat there are some Bteerj grades in the neighborhood, and ib is supposed the train came suddenly on them «ra the crest of a rise

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WORTHY OF RECOGNITION

TO EHH HBMQB. Sib,—The recent pluoky rescue by R, Smith, in the Ashburtoa Domsio, is deserv fog of the highest; praise, and masfi commend Itself to everybody. To anyone who wit neeseii the event must coma that feeling of admiration, which an act of this sort demands. I ftm given to believe that this Is nob fcha first time this same young fellew has co distinguished himself, but that he has been the means of cffactiog rescues on at kfcsfc, two other former occasions similar to lbs one ou Saturday last. If this is ao, then 1 would like to see him get the medal of the Eoyal Humane Society, to which he is so worthily entitled. Such courageous and heroic deeds must call forth nothing but praise acd admiration, aad caonot fail to be esteeHjed by all, and are worthy of reoog- KtibioD, either io the aforesaid mentioned way, or perhaps in aomo more praotic^l manaeri —I *m, etc-, OBSEBVBBi

Cheviot Belief Find.

ffihe following subscriptions have been reaoived towards the Cheviot Relief Fund:—

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Presa As«ociation~By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Auckland. December 3 In a letter to Mr Dunnett, Mr Sprecklea declines the proposals of New Zealand for renewal. The Fnioo mail contract termß are not good enough to induce him to accept them, He indicates thab the Oceanic Company will negotiate with Federal i Australia to make Brisbane the first port of «3il instead of Auckland News from Samoa states that a United ! States naval court rnanial at Tutuita hon -1 oarably exonerated Commander Tilley, of the | transport Abartndu,from all charges brought against him* These included charges of conduct unbecoming of an ifficer and being tinder the kfluence of 1 quor. Weixingion, December 3 The Frisco mail will arrive In Wellington by tomorrow eveniug's train, and the Rotomahanja will bo detained in order to take on the (southern portion A building, half a mile beyond Kaiwaria, used in connection with the New Zealand Candle Company's works, wa§ destroyed by fira this morning* It was insured in She Guardian Offioe for £500, «nd the Liverpool London and Globe for £500 The Minister of Lands will pay his first vleib to Westland early next month, and complete his inspection of the farming districts la the North Island in March Christchobch, December 3 Charles George Baker, lioensea of the Sandridge Hotel, Sydenham, was fined 20s this morning for refusing to admit the police on a recent Sunday evening. Several cases under the Dairy Aot were heard. Isaacs Parish was fined 5i for neglect ing to 000 l milk before sffsriog it for sale. Edward Cochayne was lined 40a and costs for neing a milk cart for carryings pigs wash. Ikteboakoill, Deo 3 The Premier &nd Sir Joseph Ward, and a namber of directors of the New Zealand Coal and Oil Company visited Orepnki yesterday. They were pleased wifh wha they saw. At fche banquet, the Premier complimented the Company on their enterprise, and said the future of the induairy depended on the scientific and practical working of fche deposits, and the Government-, on being satisfied that the products were marketable, but cornel nob be sold., because of outside competition, would consider farther assistance. The Premier and Sir J G Ward said the Government's policy was to enconr»ge and protect colonial industries. Sir Joseph Ward left by special train after the banquet for the North, The Premier and Northern members remained till this morning, arriving ab Xnveroargill ab 9 45, and leaving for the North at 10 o'clock.

Supreme Court.

United Presa Association—By Elootrio Telegraph Wellington, December 2 At) the Supreme Ooari the grand jury found go bill against Marion Scott, charged with theft. Syiney Harrison, alias Harry Hill, found guilty of indecent asßauU on a git! aged 13 at the Upper Hutt, was ee.i tencd to five years' imprisonment. Frede* rickGorrie, alias Mioohie, pleaded guilty to cattle stealing at Whitemao's Valley, and was remanded fcr the report of the Probation Offiosr. Lewis Nsylor aad Henry Beddle were sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for forgery aad utttrinji cheques. The jary returned a verdict of guilty with a re.coml mentation to mercy in the oase of Pnut Ghtquelle, a eeamao, charged with stabbing a negro named McConney. Wellington, Dec 3 At tbe Supreme Court) Paul Ohequelle, who was convicted yesterday cf wounding, was sentenced to five years. The city authorities have decided to prosecute afc once persons who have not complied with the notices to tqaip their premises with proper fire escapes, J Invekcaiuhll Deo 8 The Supreme Court sittings opened before Judge Denim ton, who eongratu-j ktsd the Grand Jury and thedistrint on the j unprecedented position in the total absence j of criminal cases. The Registrar, following the time honoured custom, presented the Judge with a pair of white glovea. Five grand jurors, who failed to appear, were fined £5 each. The Court Is now engaged with the oase Wm Domlgan vTK King, an action for specific performance of agree ment to sell Jand and damages foe non performance. There are only four civil cases, and the sitting Is not likely to last more than two days.

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Swimming Clus—A meeting was held on Monday evening In MoConnell'a rooms for the purpose of re-forming the Ashburton Amateur Swimming dub. There was a fair attendance, and ib w&a resolved to re establish the Club, and the usual officers were selected. The subscription was fixed at 2a 63 for adult members and Is for juniors. The Committee will meet next Monday for the purpose of arranging for the opening races, which will be held oa Thursday week, when Mr GA M Buokley will ba requested to open the season* The Committee hope for the cordial support of the public is establishing this useful institution. FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of Mr and Mrs Patrick Prendergast are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved Infant daughter, Catherine, will rnovo from their residence, Longbeach Road, on WEDNES DAY, the 4th lust,, »t> 2 p m, for the Water loo Cemetery. BaKER BRO?», 1213 Undertakers T. BullOCk. EAST STREET, at a Reduced Rental, SHOP and Premises lately occupied by Mr George Worner T BULLOCK ROOMS Sn Arcade Chambers; also in Victoria Buildings j T. BULLOCK. Building Site on Upper Side of Railway. iOs—Price required for T.S 1130, containing -| acre, fronting Cameron Street Very easy terms, viz, small cash deposit, balance by instalments T BULLOCK """"""moneys f|lo !en\on approved Freehold Securities X ths following special sums: £1575] £500 aad £300. to T BULLOCK TREVORTON. 2 ROODS 37« PERCHES ' With Small Cottage and Stable thereon £53 price required* Terms can be arranged* For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK^ TU LET, AT A LOW RENTAL PBEMIBES adjoining McConell's Stables, Tanored Street, lately ocoupied by Mr RTObck T BULLOCK jjjll mm..«vMnmmwm n ;nwm.<**un,»ll Dll"|HU 17*011 Besfc "Value In Amedcan Glass ware,- English China aad Earthen ware, Catlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Oabson and Co, Tanceed Street



Wades Teething Powders for Babies are eootbiog, redoes fever and prevent Uotches; price, la Kho Colonial Sugar Company wire that they havo reduced their Sugars 10a per ton i but we find on Seeking at) Fletohek SMS).' advertisement that) they have re* dasod their Finest Qans Sugar 30a per ton, or Is per 701b bag ; s so any of oar readers repairing *ny should note thsir prioos before jjeyjag ehewhere



public notices. ADDRESS BY GEOKGE LAUBENSON, M.H.R, AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, 4th DECEMBER, At B O'Ciock. fV EORGE LAURENBON, M H.R., will, \JT perform the ceremony of unveiling | the'NATIONAL ASS.' A full attendance of the genera! public, bat more especially Farmers, is invited, His Worship the Mayor will take the chair. Until 7.45 pm, the front Beats will be reserved for ladies, _ 11 215 bHBAKING. SHEARING will begin at Oieni) Bills on MONDAY, the 16t>h December. 11 220 JAMES HARBISON, A WELL-BUILT House of Six Rooms, bathroom and Scullery ; water laid on ; good (situation ; Quarter Acre of Sand ; good Orchard in fall beariog. Full particulars can be obtained at the Office of Messks Wilding, Lewes, and Rex. LEBTON, Ashburton. il 211 ST. STEPHEN'S C3UROH, ASHBURTON, A PPLIOATIO^S for the position of OL Verger, at a salary of £45 per annum, are invited, to be [addressed to the Ohurch wardens on or before MONDAY, 9th inst. A Schedule of Duties oj,n be seen at Mr Shrimpton'a Office, Burnett Street. 12 15 IMPORTANT TQ FARMERS. /""I EORGE LAURENSON trusts that every Farmer who can will make an eflirt to attend the Meeting TO-MORROW WIGHT, He is corning seventy miles bo meet them, and to pat before them important facts affecting the so'Cilled Farmers* Union and its Canterbury President, Ma Laurenson does nob care what the vote is a 8 long as ha can get a large audience, 12 18 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangement are now jC3L completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring a reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union, Policies may be issued at cnoe, Mes.-ks Friedlasder Bbos, Ltd, are the Local Agents for the Commercial Union Company, 0 Hardy & Co, Agents at Eskaia. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury District! 11 166 N Z 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 Office, and now than tha Contract is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will loyally stand by the agreement entered into> We shall be glad to receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Li*. Per HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Managing Director. Aahburton, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 BOUGHT at 5s in the £! speoialltorohasb or GOODSONGS. riiHE Undersigned have secured ab the JL above price from a big Melbourne firm, who were largely overstocked, 5,000 copies of good up to date songtt, most of which are of very recent issue, and composed by the following well known authors:—Gounod, Bani, Blockley,| Poatat, Balfe, Michael Watson, Moiloy, Bishop, Lover. Mendels sohn, Behrend, Trotere, Sullivan, Verdi, Glover, Picoolomini, Hatton, Handel, Clarl bel, Wallace, Pinauti, Ooweo, Rieubault, Klein, Geratdlane, Scott Gatty, Tito Mattel, Denet, Stephen Adams, L«hr ß Jude, Kt»3kel, Tosti, Sir H R Bishop, Bethold Tours, Blumenthal, Loder, Ootsford Dick, Hope Temple, Arditi and others. From the above composers, it will be seen at a glanoe that this is not a cheap rubbishy collection of time expired copyright stuff, but a. selection of some of the very best songs by the best composers, usually retailed at 2s each (two shillings) aett* In order to effect a speedy clearance these will all be cold in sealed packets, containing 10 songs eaoh for sa, or an average price of 6d eaofai Eaoh packet will be marked 1 Soprano,' • Tenor,'«Ooatralto,' and (Bass,' and the' setting! of the songs contained therein, will be specially selected for those voices. Samples of these are now on view in our window, and the public oan judge for themselves of the value offered. Premises open for business every Tuesday and Satur day only. We are also showing some new lines, containing marvellous value, in thefollowiog bound vols:— •* Wide World Song Folio, 1 j (96 songs, 3s), < Globe Song Folio,' (100 songs 4a 6d), ' Universal Pianoforte Folio,' (62 pieooe 3s 6d)» Also a selection of new and novel piano lamps in various shades and colours, showing a beautiful soft light) at 9a 6d, 15a and 17s pair. Nw piano sconces (candlesticks}, in artistic designs, 6a 6d, 9d 64, 12b 6d, 15s, 13s 6d, and 30a pair, Small goods of every description, GRAOE BROS, Arcade, Aebburton* Tuesdays and Saturdays, MELLOE'S Zealandia Boot Store 1b now showing some pretty lines in Ladies Boots and Shoes, la the latest atylea and shapes fTIHE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO., TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. Enamelling, Plating and light Engineer ing Works. OSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line of this splendid new Orange Pekoe, we are offering it at 1b Bd, compari son invited with any 2s OOea on the market, —Oasson & do



__ DAVID THOMAS ARCADJ2. SATURDAY, 7th Diobmbbr. ME D. THOMAS haw received induc tions to Sell by Auction - About 700 BBIOKB ARCADE SATURDAY, 7fch DEO, 1901. ; MB D THOMAS has received fnetruol tions from a Client, (who la leaving j for the North Island), |o s»ll by Public Auction at hie Arcade Rooms, viz ,-— HORSE, TRAP, HARNESS, f ÜBNP TURE, Em 1 Bay GELDING, 6 years, very quiet 1 New Daisy Oart, and Set of Harneta 2 Bedstead! and Palliaeset, New Singer's Sewing Machine, Crockery, Boilers, Bathn, Ohairt, Tools, tie', j A!«o on account of a Client,— (Tables, Waehitandi, D;I Bedstead, Dressing Table, Oil Cloth, Duchess Table (am), Oheit of Drawers, Singer Sewing Machine, Dining Table, Wardrobe, Cheffionler, Lot) of Pictures, Olook, Hall Table, Large Lump, D B Gun, large Side Board, Dresser, Plate and Glassware, Gramaphone In good order. Sale ab 1 o'clock. R CURTIS, 12 11 Auctioneer . NO. 2 WOOL SALK, OHRISTCeUROH. THURSDAY, December ISts, ISOI NOTICE TO"OLIENTB. WOOL for the above Sal* must reach Addlngton not later than SATUR DAY, Deoember 7th, 1901, m Catalogues will Close Mitkt evening. Coniign—Matson & Co., Addtngton, (On account D. Thomacj D. THOMAS, 11 218 Ashburton. N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go., Limited. RAKAIA AGENCY, WE beg to ad vise that MB £. 8. LEVERSEDGE h now in ehirge of our Riikaia Agency, vice Mb S;habp, trans* ferred. We have also to advice that Mb Calcutt, will regularly attend at Rakaia ocos a week to see Clients on Important business matters; MrOalcutt will bs at RakaU on the THURSDAY of the wsrk in which Sale Day falls, and on the FKIDAY of other Weeka. N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agenoy Co., Limited E. G. STAVELEY, 11 9 Managrr, Chriatcbutch ASHBURTON PEEMANENT BUILDING AND IHVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, TUESDAY, DIG, 3, 1901, From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fioaa 7 to 9p,m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. 212 ~~Me"t. W fi BLEY~ (Of Messrs Webtey and Sons), PIAKOFORTE t ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ASHBURTON. Town and Country Orders sent Id to Mr Llewellyn Owes, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to. ______ FUR SALE. Trj 741, with T Cottage thereon, • <k}» corner of Peter Streefc and SB. Belt} »l«o a 70 by 12 foot Verandah, suitable for an implement shed t AppSy Wt C. Pa«b, Builder. 11 198 PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Aehburton. Under New Manage ment. Firat Class Aoeotnmodatloe for Boarders, the Travelling Pubho, and Fami* Her. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM, Proprietor. 11176 FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMEES OF ASHBURTON AND Surroundißg Diitrict. Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per 1b in the Factory, at TOP MABKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON; i [



FRIEDLANDER BROB, LTD "FOR SALE BY~PRJVATE TREATY NOT having Bold Mb F A CecKs's Farm of 912 Acres at Mayfield by Auction we are cow prepared to deal privately fur same, Full particulars en application to FRIEDLANDKR BROS. Ltd. wisT~STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BEJHELD ON THUBSDAY, 19th lecember 1901, For which we will be pleased tojreoelve Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lsd, 11 108 J. R> BLAND, Auctioneer, r —' ■ '.ill * PUBLIC NOTIOESi TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COM PENSAI lON AOT, &o. THE OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital One Million Revenue for 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 concessions individually, as any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all jusb claims effected locally TO FARMERS TTTE may state that 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 I steadily bringing down the Rates since they I commenced operations in the colony, and ■ Farmers will Sad it to their advantage to \ call and see us before completing business j elsewhere. j NfoOLL BROS., District Agents RANJD3 & SON. j BUILDER 3, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN, GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto. Funerala conducted. 1! 17 NOVELTIES FOR TBE Holiday Season, AT " The Corner." MILLINERY- Our Millinery Depart ment) never (resented a more pleasing or attractive appearance than at present. Come early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', Sun Hats and Bonneta LADIES' 81LK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuteh is in our ready nude | Blouses, and can be had al! prices from 2s 6d UPWHITE & FANCY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment of White Uodertkirtß, Trimmed Lace or Embroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call aod see these wonderful lines LACE TI.BB, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACES—We have just opened up a very large shipment of these Gcod« suitable for Holiday Wear, at very low prices ; call and inspect HOSIERY & GLOTES in Lace, Silk and Cotton— Special value in Hosiery at Is, 1» 6d, 2s per pair; Kid Glove?, all shades, from 2a 6d. Everyone should secure a pair of our 2s 6 d Gloveß, 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, Fancy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins In endless varieties, best desigas. We hold a wonderful stook of CALICO OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING A MERCERY DEPARTMENT is now replete with a very choice selection of Men's and Boy's Suits, newest Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Choice Shirts, Ties, Underolothing, Sex, eto BOOTS ! BOOTS 1 Special Shipment of 1 Ladies' Fine American Shoes, also Children's Tan and Black Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Boots and Shfcen at all prices Call and inspect before tha HOLIDAY SEASON, NORTHGOTE& HEFFORD •THE CORNER,' ABHBURTON. MRS -SLCORN is now showing » beautt ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnslins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers. Having secured the services ' of a first clais Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all. Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, v. asenes Wools, Transfers, &o, always in stock* fiQQO A° RES CAbout). FOR SALE " RAKAIA MEAI)."-North Rakaia dose to Railway* SUBDIVIDED Into 21 Paddocks, well watered and fenced* All in English Grasses sxoept 300 Acres for Turnips. All necessary buildings, and of a substan* tial nature, including woolsbed, &o. PRICE-£4 Per Acre on Terms, or £310s per acre for Cash* Immediate Possession. (Title—Land Transfer. For further particulars, and permit to inspect, apply R. N. BEALEY, 11128 Haldon, Hororata. I7IARMER3 and others, prepare for the : Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdley Beos BARGAINS in Boots, Bargains In Boots, at Mellor's Special Boot Sale



J WANTErS, Eto LOST, between Wukanui Bea.b and Aahburton—& Covert Coat. Finder kindly leave same at thin Office. 12 16 lO.G.T.—Open Lodge Bocial ha<s been' • Postponed until next Wednesday, on account ot Farmers' Union Meeting. 12 17 /CURTAINS of Quality, Style, md Low \j Price. The sort you want is the beet for the money, and that in our sort* Come ana see at > Mitchell & Turneb's WANTED, by this week—so Pairs of Hares, and 100 Pairs of Pigeons — JH Jswitt, Burnett Street. li 65 SHEEP SHEARS ! Sheep Shears I — At Reduced Pricee, T US and BBA at 3s 6d each. 11A, Etc., fca 9d eaoh. Oil Stones,- Oiive Oil, Branding Oil, Baddie, Lamp Black, eto, at Lowest Prices.—G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger PIANOS and Organs—Caah or easy terms, from 10a per month upwards. A •peoial piano imported direct, fall trichord nud strong iron frame, ivory keys, walnut case ; 40 guineasoash ; terms can be arranged; ■' music, violins, aecordeons, and all requisites. -HM Jokes. TO ANGLERS—A freah consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Flies, Oasts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc, Alt Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Hardley Bkos., East Street, Jl 135 TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T. U.S. and 8.8.A. at 3s 6d. Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones ai lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a ipeoialty, at Hardley Bros, Ironmongers, Easb Street. insa WANTED—A Young Man to take all Watches and Ulooks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery lo be remodelled, to be made as good aa new, to w; X: COUCH, TheOhespest and Most Reliable Watobmaker : and Jeweller, Tancred Street WANIBD KNOWN—That a big line of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. 2LB Soreff Top Jam Jare, 4a dozen; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed qualify, and Preserving Sugar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street W' ANTED KNOWN-That. J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmas Stook of Soots and Shoes, of best quality juafc arrived Repair ing done at once, beat leather used ; tha Hall —nexb Court House, Ashburton. 11 153 DO you know that H Bairstow is Belling for oash at less haa Ohristoburcn prioas, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot sail, from 50j ; Duchess tables from 30s; Duoheas chests from 45*; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 HAVE you noticed what a nice finish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baikstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vary moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below WHCol' Hub & Co. * 11 146 . _jsl ; FOR Christmas—Peek Fraan's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Swiss Wine, ' Sins Alcohol.' Auelebrouk's and Onabucy'a Chocolates, New Currants, Pee!, Almonds, Dates, and Figa of finest quality.—Cabson &Co. /"IHRISTMAS CARDS! CHRISTMAS \J CARDS ! A room upstairs has been specially fitted up for their display ; ali the newest designs are there, including— Hand painted Cards, Black and White, Celluloid, Booklets, Comics, Calendars, etc ; very good value in packets of oards« Inspection invited. —A T H Williams, East) Street, next Messrs W H Collins & Co. SPECIAL Announcement—During this month you can get a suit to measure for 655, at W H Pbakcb b Caah Draper | HATS— Special p.urohaae of two Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' tad Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pearoh, Cjkßh_Dr»p t.r J « BLOUSES -Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateen?, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2s 6d—W H Peabcb, Cash Draper BELT 3— Juct arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts Is 6d, ils lid, 2s 6J. The New Queen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2a 3d, Fast Prints 4f.il, Luge Hearth Rugs 2a lid—W H Peabgb, Corner East and Burnett' Street, npHIS satmot be beat for Valce.— JL Gent's op to date Light Boots 7s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store TTTTANTED KNOWN-Gibbakd has pur- W chased fche stock of G F Smith, Rangiora, £1 worth of Drapery for lQs ; Is Straw Hats for 6d ; 4; Felt Hats for Is lid ; Paper Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The stock must go at any prioe space limited, price no object, Come at ones to Gibbabd's for bargains. FOUND -The Ready Money Shop in Tauored Street) (opposite Arcade)— Bead value in Men's Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do Is 6d, Heavy RibV ti do Is 9d, Singlete la lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8a 6d TT|7ANTED;Known— Lovely Prinbe from Vf 4£d, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3|d, Madras Mualins for Blouses in Fink, Oream, Blue and Black 7|d, Large Aprona ll|d, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street fc* rtIHE Scene has Changed," Bay J. Visitors to the Beady Money Shop. Large Hearth Bugs 2s 91, Door Mats Ib, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet Is gd, Yard wide Floorcloth 1b 4£d, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HSRB-Crepe Cretonnes 4£d, Double Width Reversible do 9id and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 6d, 70 inoh White Twill Sheetings 10£ d, Strong U.B Tabling 10£ d, Nainsook, fuil 42in wide, 5s 9d a dozen at Gibbabd's, Beady Money Draper DRESSES— Bronhe Silk Lustres 6a lid, 7s Hi, 8s lid, dress length, Summer Beiges 6b 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid drees, French Poplins 8s) lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5a 9d, at Gibbabd's, Tanored Street, opposite Aroade MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEB &o, T>EGISTERED TEACHER of the Xi PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. I Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. AGENT FOR EMPHESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, Arasene, Silks and Frames, lessons free Tanored Street (next Hall, Herbalisb WANTED Known-A Special Boob Sale at Mellor's for a few days only. Now is the time for bargains mHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Julep. Bottles la, at H £ Bonnihxon's, Obemiat. m '



_ BUSINESS NOTIOE ... , „ LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT! FOR MELLOR'S SPECIAL BOOT SALE IS NOW ON. CHEAP BOCHBS, Good Boots, and wonderful Value for the doming Show wdl Holidays, Compare our Prioee, Compare the Value wi h any other Boot Shop Prioo Lists in Aehbartoo. We are determined to make thing* merry for • lew days, ' - THE FOLLOWING PRIGEB SPEAK FOR THKMBBLVKB: Child*' Black, White, or Tan Straps 2a 6i Gent's KngUeh 80-vs, great) V*lm lOi II Girls' good Stthool Boots, Special 4s 6d Ladles' Walking Shoes, very oboio* 6« Mea'i ml good Boot*, very easy fitting 7« lid 6« lid Ladles' very pretty Walking Shoe going at Boys' Boon, uta*l Priojß*9l, now 4» Bd Se lid Ladies' Slip ere, only a few Pairs left 5* lid Men's Blucheri, belt Value In Canterbury Girls' Boys' and Maids Ankle Straps from 5s lid 2« 3d to4s9d REMEMBER, If you Shop with us yon gave Money. We gsk you again to Compaw oar Prioes, and ws are sure you will be convlooed that MELLOR'd U by far the &Mt House for Value In Canterbury Note the Addreai— JAMES MELLOR, * TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON* ANDREW ORR WOULD CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW MILLINERY. f) OASES OF NEW HATS JUST OPENED | Case Collar?, Chiffon Roffies, Novelty Sunshades i Ladies' Kid Gloves, Orient, la lid per pair ) Ladies' Blousee, charming variety Ladies' Underskirts in Sitk Moirette and other Materials -: - • Ladies' Corsets in all up-to-date shapes and patterns ■ Washing Silk Ties, Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTM SNT very basy. Orders being booked ap to Christmas. Give Orders early to save disappointment. LACE CURTAINS ia great variety; prices to Bait all. / CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—This Department is cojoplete with Men'a and Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Hats, up to date, TAILORING DEE'ARTMENT giving tbe4traost satisfaction j Style and fit guaranteed, BICYCLES, BICYCLES—The Best in New Zealand for £16 10*; guaranteed for twelve moat he. ANDREW ORR. "CURT A I N S. CU R T A I IN S. CU RT AI N S. '; ; CURTAINS v :U CURTAINS.; ■ ■'; /% CUBTAINS. CURTAIN'e. CUETAINS. CURTAINS. ■MMIHMNHW *ft SIWIIUMIIII in Tit ' ' " OPB.OIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK MITCHELL 1* TUBNER'S. SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have jant landed per b.s Kararaea, and are now showing the Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown In Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colouring!. ■ Gome early and get your pick. . r Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rags, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings .: As this ia the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair »nd Re cover Farnitnre, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take oar advice—Come early and avoid the rash later on. In "O! ' "•> ■ ' • AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. flUfljf The Cheapest and Best Machine made, at half the usual price. H^HJk^ Also, the Gold Medal Wesner Piano, Olegg's Perambalat,or.jkßd^Go-Oartt, Bnrson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's ' Birmingham' Celebrated^Brase and Iron Bedsteads. . - 'Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., OABINITMAKKRS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AXD UNDIRI'AKERS, TANORED STREET, r * 3SHHSBBHBBHBSMHSBHSMSHHHHMSMMnBHMMBMBMHBHHEBnM>SIMM |l'iM SMOKE ONLY NEW YEN US. J A PEBFJECT TOBACCO,