THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

Haloed Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Beoeived November 27, 11 am) STARTLING MOTOR OAR ACCIDENT. Rome, November 26 The Dake of Dalrazzie, riding an auto-car at the rate of forty miles an hour at Turin, collided with a mile stone, and was thrown into a field. He had a miraculous escape. AN ASTOUNDING CHARGE, Paris, November 26 General Voyron, in i confidential report on the operations in China, states that the French soldiers helped the missionaries and 300 converts with forty waggons in pillaging Prince Lis' Palace of silver ingot?, The mission aries gave every soldier » cheque.

Australian.

United Preßa Association—Hy Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyrighb Received November 27, 9 30 a m OBITUARY. Sydney, November 27 The death ia announced of Alfred Fairfax* a prominent figure in com ucerclal and aquatic circles ; aged 77. THE OOEANA CASE. Melbourne, Nov 25 " The action of the Minister of Customs ■gainst the steamer Oceaua for break ing seals came before Justice Hoid, on a summons. The claim is £100 for entering ths port with broken seals, £50 for using stores while the ship was ■within the territorial waters. With the consent of both parties the case was referred to the full Court. GENERAL HUTTON. Mr Deekkin states that no informa tion has been received from the War Qffica with reference to the appoint ment of the Federal Commandant, The limes' announcement is taken to mean that General Hutton informed the War Office that he will accept the appointment when it is formally offered to him.

The South American War.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Received November 27. 10 10 am New York, Nov 27 Fierce fighting has taken place in Oolambitt, the total losses on both sides being 150. A body of American marines landed at Panama to ensure the through trailb.

A Sunken Ship

United Press Association—By Eieotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Keceived November 27, 10 10 a oi New York, Oct 27 A diver from San Francisco has located the steemer Hio de Janeiro, wrecked afc the entrance to tha Golden Gate in February last. Governmpnt 18 endeavouring to recover the treasore aboard and documents belonging io Mr R "WildmaD, iate American Consul. General at Hong Kong, who was amongst those drowned.

SOUTH AFRICA.

ATTEMPT TO MURDER A BRITISH COMMANDANT.

United Pre.-a Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received November 27, 11 a.m London, November 26 An attempt was made to murder the British Commandant at Carnarvon, Cape Colony, but was frustrated by the loyalists. An indignation meeting was held, and a reward offered for the arrest of the criminal.

RETURNING NEW ZEA LANDERS.

Bsoeived November 27, 9 30 ft m Melbourne, November 27 Arrived—the Damascus, from Cape" §wn 3 with a large number of returned BoldierSj Including Oaptain Drury and wenty-four New Zealanders.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Haweba, Nov 27 Frosts daring the last two nights have done considerable damage to the potato stops. There is beautiful waather for the Egmont Show today, which promisee to be \ a great success, Wellington, November 27 | The Public Health Department finds j there ia a mild epidemic of scarlet fever all over the colony afc preaent. The Deparb- | ment has now far reaching power to i compel the enforcement of precautions, and will use''them should any neglect on the part) of local authorities be brought under notice. Delegates from the various branches of the Post and Telegraphic Association of New Zealand waited as a deputation on ' Sir J G Ward this morning, and brought trader hfa notice a number of matters con nected with the administration of the Post aad Telegraph service, which were very favourably received by the Minister. Sir J & Ward and Mr Seddon go south late tonight to be present at the Otigo Show on Friday. Stbawobd, Nov. 27 A man named! Joseph MoGnire was found dead in a eitbiaj? room of the Stratford Hotel laat night. The landlord went in at 12 o'clock to turn out the lights, and found the man lySng ca the floor,having presumably died in a fifct The railway strike is dying oub, and work ia proceeding

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held today, Present— Messrs O J Harpsr (chairman), Hugo Friedkvider, G A M Buckley, J Jchnetone, J Lambie, anil S S Chipman. Before proceeding with the General business, the Chairman moved that) this Oounoil rtcorda it appreciation of the good work performed by ihe late John Grigg aa a member of this Oounoil for 18 years, and deairas to express the greafeet sympathy with the members of the family in the severe lose they and the County have bub* tamed by hia death; The motion was seconded by Mr Friec! lander and supported by all the membera (if the Council, and was paased, the Council standing when the resolution was put, Rangaro' reports and other detail work was plaoad oa the table as usual, together with balance sheet for six months ending September 31st. engineer's report* The Engineer's report was read as follows: Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply — The freshet and travelling shingle ot Pudding Hill have recently causedconsiderable trouble ab inlet, but blockings have been speedily cleared, and there haa been bub little inter mission in the supply. Cement for repairs of ooncrete channel is to hand, and the work will be undertaken shortly. The supply from Acton intake has been fairly steady during the month. Oue day was occupied in clear ing the channel at intake, and repairing the wing dam. Several sub mains have been cleared, and additional sheep bridges and foob bridges erected, and the maintenance of forda haa been attended to, The channel in guly near south east corner of Netherby d.abiiot! haa been concreted ia order to prevent leakage. Mount Somsra and Forks Supply—The races in this district are in fair order, and are well supplied throughout j&shburton-Rangitata Water Supply- There is an abundant supply throughout the district. The recent raias have improved the Hioda Gorge supplies. The high winds during tha month caused some blockages at the junctions, which were cleared with aa iibtle dehty as possible. Anams flame and several forda hare been repaired, and thiei additional sheep bridges hive been erroted. I attended a meeting at Hinds on 2ad mit, bo ascertain generally what the reqairaments of the settlers were for new races, and arranged that all applications were to ba aent in for this meeting of the Council. When thsy are received the details of enlargement of sub mains, &;, in upper district, will be determined, with a view to Balling tenders for the work, and also tin new races being applied for. Tha latter in the aggregate w.il barely exceed 25 trileß, and in a few instances levels will hava to ba baken to fix the exact routes Csuaty Bridges—Small repairs only hive been necessary during the month The Ashburton traffic bridge will shortly require some removal of decking to provide for grain oajrting after harvest. Wioterslow Track—Tha first bridge and Srsb section of track improvement hava been satisfactorily completed. I prepaied plan and specification for bridge near YVojI shed, and tenders are being seno in. County PUnUtions— At your request I obtaiDsd tenders locally for trimming tress »nd removing trimmings in p'anhations at Cavendish, which run up to a considerable amount, This would be lessened if fences were firbb removed. The fencing of p!aa tabion next Cavendish station ia gorao, and it might bo removed in tha fireb instance as it harboun rabbits, aad a fence is nofe now rr quired there. Poisoned Grain — The work of grain poisoning has been satisfactorily completed. The roport was adopted It was decider! to call for tenders for enlargement of sub'maina at Hinds. It wss suggested to provide an improved track ovir the Ashburton bridge for bicycle j traffic, membera admitting that ib wag in a j very rough sb^te fo? thia traffio. In reppeo to County plantations, the chairman thoughb wire fences should ba ■ substituted for gorse in tbe3e plantations. , He was satisfied rabbits were increasing, and they should pause a while now in planting, to put thrir plantations in order. He would move in that direction, although this would prevent their doing much planting next year. Gorse had not been planted for the last ten years, Mr Chapman suppported, and po'ntod out the danger fram fire through the gorse, in piantations. He seconded the motion of the Chairman, as follows, and it was carried :—' That the Plantations Com' mifctee be asked to take into consider the removal of gorse fences and substituting wire fencing wfaexa rr quired THNDEFwS Tenders were opanerl for sheep bridgo near woolshcd, at) Winterslow track : — Richard Grenfell£3oo, P Norman (accepted) £86 10a ACCOUNTS The annual eliitemenb shewed thab the balance on 220 d November, 19C0, waa Dr, £1879 lOsld, end the balance on November, 1901, waa Cr £112 139 7d South Rakaia Water Supply Account— Balance November 22nd, 1900, wan Dr £2569 9* 21, and on November 26:h, 1901, Dr £1934 63 7d, thag being reduced during the year by £635 3a Id (Left Sitting)

SPORTS' ASSOCIATION.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Sports' Association was held ia the Secretary's office last evening* There was a full attendance of delegates present, and Mr PH Cox occu pied the ofaalr; The Chairman reported that the £50 due to the Domain Board, for cycle track, wiib now in hand, and the same was ordered to be paid. Mr Snodgraoß complained about the roller being taken away from the bowling green aad not returner!, The Chairman pointed out that this matter ' had already been considered by the Execu live, and that the roller had been taken away by the Borough Council for use elsewhere, and that no blame was attached to tha Assooiation. The Borough Oouncil had been written to re thia matter, pointing out the position and the unfairness to the Association. The Cricket Club and St Patrick's Sports Association were ia arrears with their rant Mr Taylor (oricket delegate) compUioed re the condition of the cricket ground, and it was left in the hands of the Chairman to aeo that the ground ia kepb in playable order A discussion arose re the Borough Council granting the uao of tho Domain to the United Schools Sports' Association, for Dec 16, with out r^cogniping the Association in tho mutter | It was pointed oub that one of the Clubs i affiliated to the Afaooiation intended to hold a meeting on that day, but were now dabarred, and as this meant a considerable loss to the Asßooiation, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Thompson, to apply to the Schools' Association for 10 per cant on the gross proceeds, aad a sub Committee of Messrs Denshire, Gordon, and the Chairman was appointed to wait on the School Sports' Asaociat'on On the motion of Mr Denshire, it was decided not to hold a Carnival this year, as no suitable day was available Mr Taylor was appoiated a member of the of the executive in place of Mr FookS

Post-sessional Address.

United Press Association—By KleofcHo Telegraph '] imaiuj, Nov 27 Mr F RFiatmsc, member for Geraldine, addressed his constituents at Temr.ka last night. He missed addressing them last recess, on account of hia being a member of the Rivers Commission. He dealt with the principal Bills of last session. As a farmer himeelf, he approved of farm Hbourers being covered by the Workmen's Compenaa 1 tifin Act, and disapproved of federation. Farm hands should, however, be covered at not more than 3 pei cent; Compared with some other trades, he considered JJthe Eight Houre' Bill unnecessary, as 8 hours is the rule, and hours were already fixed and fixable by the Arbitration Court, He defended the increase of members' pay, on the ground that it was worth it, and a lesser Bum was inadequate for a working am an member. This part of his address caused a | good deal of ironical laughter, and ironioal questions abouc it were askod at the close. , He denied that prominent railway officers have left on aocount of adequate pay, and quoted a 'otter from Mr Hadaon in support; He defended the Government against tbe charges that they had done nothing for the farmers, til! the Farmers 1 Union was formed, and the Premier against the charge of jingoism. A vote of thanks was carried amidst applause.

THE EARTHQUAKE

United Press Association—By Eleoorio Telegraph Wellington, Nov 27 The Postal Department advises that a slight shock of eartlqu»ka occurred at Cheviot ad 12.28 p m tod«y

LATE CRICKET.

Unltud Press Association—By Eleotaio Telegraph—Copyright TO-DAY'S PLAY. Received JSov 27, 217 p.m. Sydney, Nov 27 The weather Is fine and cool. The Eng. lishmen have loßt six wicketn for 175—Tyl desley (not oui) 30, Jdnaa 9, Jesaop 0, LUley (nob out) 2.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1901



HO LOSS OK TIME. I have fold Chamberiain'a Oellc, Cholera arad Diacrheisa Remedy for years, and would rathar be oat of eofiae and sugar than it. I Bold five bottles of 1b yesterday to threshers that Qoalti go no farther, and they are at work again this moimiag—H R Phblps Plymouth, Oila, USA. Aa will be eeen by the above the thresher® were able to keep on with their work without loaing a single day's feme. You should keep a bottle of this Remedy in your home. For sale by Ash burton Drug Go, It needs Lord Byi*on'a brilliant pen, |pft clever, bxainy head, (To tell ub bow and why and when Some paople are not dead* But sinoe he's gone we'll tell the way, How good health to assure, And oolda and hacking coughs allay, Take Woods' GbeasJjPepi'ermjnt Cpbb Si^ofef New Ivwa



The Peoples' Favorite—We notice that Mr R D Johnston has now landed his ship ment of 1902 model Rudge-Whifcworth Bicycles, and we would advise our readers to inapeob same, as the Rudge-Whitworth ie recognised aa the leading machine in the Old Country and in the colonies, and it ie justly entitled to the familiar aame 'Britain's Boat Bicycle.' Dos Bilver—Don Silver Ja without doubt ijhe bast substitute for aolid silver, and is guaranteed to wear white throughout. This metal is made up into Spoons and Forks, and ia sold at a very reasonable price by Messrs Fletcher Bros., Gash Grocers. Table Spoons and Forks 7a 3d per half dozen, Dessert Spoona and Forks 4a 9d p;r hilf dojsatu It is made in two patterns — Old English and Fiddle.



WANTED Known—A Special Boot Sale at Meilor's for a few daya only. Now Is tibe time f<pp t>&rgains



Public Notices I EOYAL HOTEI, f ASHBURTOK. I I I\/F R A* WHITAKEB, late manager of UIJL Aahburton O!ub, has entered Into possession of the above Hotel. Every oomtorb and convenience, Fiehing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River ■ IUB4 FARMERS' UNION. A PUBLIC MEETING of Farmers and £X others will bo held in the Oddfellows' Hall at) 3 p m on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Mb Laurenson, MHR, of LybteKon, will " Pull the horse cover from the Farmers' Union and expose 6ha " National Ass" in all ita hideous deformity."— vide Mansard No. 30, page 384* G W LEADLEY, Chairman Provincial Executive North Canterbury Farmers' Union. 11 186 IN BANKS PTCY; In the Kitate of Joseph Bernard Warolng, of Temuka, Farmer. NOTICE is hereby given that the Sale of the Farms, Oattle, etc., aa advertised for THURSDAY, 23th lost., ia now WITH DRAWN. Tenders will be received by the Under signed for the Estate ad a whole, aa per Bankrupt's (statement. Tenders close at my offioo, Timntu, at X p.m. on THUBSDAY, 28th inst. Tho highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Terms : Cash on acceptance of tender The list of Assets oaa be seen ao my rffice. ALEX. MONTGOMERY, Deputy Offiolal Assignee, Timaru, Timaru, 22ad Nov., 1901. NOTICE. HAVING disposed of my Practice to Db. Boyd, all persons indebted to ma are requested to pay the amount of their respeotive Accounts to Mr F; Ferriman, Ashburton, whose receipt will be a sufficient diecbarge. C. E MAUDE. iahburton, 2Och November, 1901 PRINCE Albert Private Hold, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Aehburton. Under New Mitmge menb. First Class Acoommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and F^mi' lies. Good Table kep*, Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderatr. Loose Boxes for Htrseg. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FKLLINGHAM, Proprietor. 11176 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION ARE informed that arrangements are now completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for iuenring at reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union, Policies may be issued at onoe. j Messbs Fbiedlander Bros, Ltd, are the Local Agents for the Commercial Union Company. (Signed) G. W. LKADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury Dietrich II 166 N Z Farmers' Uuion WANTED TO SELL. TTTANTED TO SELL—Traction Engine, Now Double Bagger Chttffoutler, Hub, Water Cart, and Horse, as a, going concern, oheap, and on ea»y termp,—Apply 11 173 W. STONYER, Agent. ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYC LING AND ATHLETIC CLUB. IUT EMBERS are requested to meet at the Post Office at 2 o'clock on THURSDAY, 'Novembsr 23th, to Uke part in the run to Laghmor, by kind invitation of G. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Lady Members specially invited L J KOBBS, Captain. 11 179 M J LYNSKEY, Hon. Sec. TO MEMBERS OF FAEMBRS' UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital One Million Revenue for 1900-J3878.492 5a lid. ARE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Memberß 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 sebblemenb of all just claims effected locally Wicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBUKTON. t __ 11 183 PICTURE FBAMING BY J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STREET* LARGE STOCK MOULDINGS. RANDS & SON* BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETO. 8 METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stook. Also Wall Faneta, PaiaS-e, etc. , Fuaerals conducted. 11 1?



An Interesting Arrangement. — A Prtsa wire from Weliiugton says :— It transpires that an arrangement has beaa made between the Master Bakers Association and flbur millers, thattho Millers' •combine* shall refuse to deal with ill bakers who are in tho habit of undercutting the rates agreed upon by tho Maater Bikers' Association by refusing their supplies : bakers in their turn Bhuoning all outside mills. This arrangement applies nob only to Wellington but to the whole colony. The bakers c!ai«n that the position ia forced upou them by the demands of the workmen and by the ander cutting of rivals* An Excpllbnt Free Wheel — Meßsrs Oates & Lowry have just received a shipment of the Garrard free wheel, which iB cartainly a most ingenious and valuable plec9 of mechanism* It differs from the free wheels which have been bo far uaeti in Ashburton in several respects. Oae advantage ia that it ia interchangeable, and should a rider prefsr to back pedal lv goiog down a steep hill, a Blight touch upon a peg under the seat comp'e'es (he adjustment This shcu'd remove any fear ladies may have had with regard to the adoption of the free wheel. Another advantage ia that tho bre,ik ia on tbe hub of the bj,ok wheel, which is a much safer place for it than any other,where ih also works more smoothly than on the rim. Those who have enjoyed the luxury of riding with a free wheel can tho roughly appreciate the improvement f xbibited in the Garrard wheel j ist received by Messrs Cbtes Lowry. Mr Schwartz informs us that a tn&ohine fitted with oce will be nmopg^t thoee going to L")ghmor tomorrow, and any person wishing to test its qualities wiil have an opportunity of doing co then



PUBLIC NOTICES* CHEVIOT HELIEF FUND TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) IN THE DOMAIN T)KO CESSION from Fire Brigade Station At 2 p m G RAND FANCY COSTUME CRICKET MATCH. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Motor Race—Motor Car versus Bicycle Darktown Fire Brigade versaa All Oomers Tug of War—Marines v Muffs Collection in Aid of Cheviot Relief Fund. JASi REID, Hon. Sec. FRI&DLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Me F A Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres at Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Fall particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 19th December 1901, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 103 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line of this splendid new Orange Pekoe, we are offering it at Is Bd, compari son invited with any 2s OBea on the market, —Oabson & Co SPECIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to inform his 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 so considerably these last few years that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his oustomem Thanking his Fatrons and Friends for their increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements to secure a continuance of their confidence, aad the honour of theis kind recommends" tioo, James Porter, CLIFTON HURSERY, r AlientOD, Aehbustoc,



1 BUSINESS NOTICES NEW ZHi ALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY HAS a reputation for BOYS' CLOTHING that the following lines uphold : CALL AND INSPECT Boys' Sailor Suits 5s 6d Boys' Melville Suits 9a 6d Boys' Norfolk Suits 11s Boys Norfolk Suits 15s Boys' 3 Garment Suits 18a 6d Boys' Kharkee Suits 7s Boys' Washing Blouses 4a Guaranteed to be tha very best quality obtainable for the money. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7IAOTORY LOTHING Jj ACTORY TO THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON From the Rakaia to the Rangitata Rivera Ladies and Gentlemen,— HAVING secured the Sole Agency for the South Island of New Zealand, for the world famed Wm. Sellers and Sods' ENGLISH WASHING MACHINES, the uudersigned respectfully beg to intimate tbab they have resigned their positions with the D.IC, in order to commence in business for themselves, and trust by courtesy, integrity, and unswerving attention to business to ac'cure the s*me heartiness of support extended to them while with the D 1,0. Before removing to Ohtietchuroh to estab lish their headquarters, they will for the next few weeks continue the sale of these won-' derful machines in this district at the uudersigned address. Three dozen have just come to hand, bat 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 knofl-iedgn and long practical experience in thhline, plaoesua 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 26 to 50 per cent, better value ihaa houses keeping up expensive establish' ments, paying big salaries, and enortnout) incidental expenses. In the TuniDg and Repairing Bueineea (either Pianos or Organf) cur Mr H Grace has had what perhaps one Tuner out of a hundred at the present time in New Zealand has not had, viz—An English Training having, ody two months ago, returned to New Zealand after five years' training in tLree of tha best Hnglish factories where the instruments are made and built. . Any business entrusted to us in this line can be thoroughly depended on, and we guarantee to give entire eatislncticn. He will also viaio ihia district every s'x months, and clients wishing to engage him permanently will please notify us promptly, as his list for this district is a'reidj nearly futh Thanking you for p»at courtesies, and Iruttirg to merit, by thorough practioal knowledge of, and strict attention to busi ness, a continuance of your kind patronage in our new sphere.—We are, Faithfully Yours, GRACE BROS, Direct Importers of Pianos and Organs, And Solo Agents for South Island, for Sellers' Washing Machines. Piivnte Address — Peter Street, three Diora pai-t Mr Robert AlcornV, Private Reeidencs, and on Saturdays only at the Arcude, Ashburtou. 11 4 Fou'tTfas^ i yy §1 i I LnJ » Mi If pi HHITf^ WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are She beat possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there. 1 ' Doii't forget^ this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers WANTED— -Ladiea visiting Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdreßsing Saloone, PrJccess street, replefe with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description TTTANTED KNOWN- Giebaed has pur- W chased the stock of G F Smith, Raugiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10s; Is Straw Hats for 6d ; 4s Felt Hats for le lid ; Faper Collars, 4 bcxea for Is. The stock musli go at any price ; apace limited, priue no objaofc. Come at once to Gibbard's for bargains. T7U)UND-Ihe Ready Money Shop in JU Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) — Best value in Men's Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do la 6d, Heavy RibV A do Is 901, Singlets 1b lid, Oord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d "¥"¥7ANTED:Known—Lovely Priribs from V* 4£d, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3|:J, Madras Mußlins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7£i, Large Aprons 11 Jd, Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street fci mHB Scene has Changed," say JL Visitors to the Ready Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 9.1, Door Mats la, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet Is 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth la 4id, Lateßt Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes 4^d, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and Is, Lace Curtains from la 6d, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10-^. Strong U,B Tabling 10|d, Nainsook, fuii 42in wide, 5s 9d a dczan at Gibbaed's, Ready Money Draper «-■"■—- ___—,■„-_.,„ .,.,- —..■—■. .. —  „ .^ DRESSES— Bronhe Silk Luatres 6a lid, 7s lid, 8s lid, dress length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings la a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid dress, French Poplins 8a lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5s 9d, at Gibbabd's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade



I WANTEL'S, ¥.10. 'VXJ ANTED KNOWN— Lecture of Rev V* W Gillies, Preabvtoriii'i Church Tonight " KeminiH<snce£ of 50 years Co lmial ExperifncPH.' "'■'%s 11 \,l ,': ANTED — Four or, fh To Gen'lemon t * Boarders ; superior •iicoonsmu:! ktion, Aptly Mrs Mowbray, Cameron Street West,, in Mr Norlhoote's late premises. 11 169 MONEY— £1200 and £800, Trust Futide, fir inrirr,(d!affl investment. Lowest rate of interest, —John' Orr. 11 148 'fiUNEST Cane Sugar, 70;b bag* 14a 6d^ ■" 561b baga 12p, 401b bags 8a 9J, also Preserving or Brewer's Crystal 2-fipprlb, or 701b bag 15s 6d. Largest assortment of Jam Jars to select from at Fletcher Bros,, Cash Supply Stores NEW Season's Currants just to hand (extra fine sample) 6d per lb ; Good Cooking Figs 5d per lb, or 3;ba for als j j Jars Raspberry Jam 9d per jsr ; lib tins Jam 4d per tin, 3s 9d per dozen ; Preserved Apricots 3d per tin; Preserved Pineapple 9d par tin ; 2§lb tin Tomatoes 9d per tin ; Dessloated Cocoanut 6d per lb, at Fletoheb Bros, Cash Supply Stores CARDS 1 CHRISTMAS V^ 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, eto ; very good value in packets of cards. Inspection invited. —A T H Williams, East Street, next Messrs W HCoHna & Co, WANTED KNOWN-Th»t J Moison haa made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room ■for his new Chaistmas Stock of Boct3 and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repair- Ing done at once, beet leather used ; the Hall —tiest Court House, Aehburt n. 11 163 ANTBFKSOWM^-Thafi a big "lino of Lao 3 Curtains we have just landed, ex s.e. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. DO you know that H Bairstow is Belling for cash at less han Christohurch prices, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 503 ; Ducheßs tables from SOa; Duchesa clmts from 45a; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 HAVE you noticed what a vice fiiieh to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow wiii be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate prioe. Address —East Street, two doora below WHCoI* lins&Co. ]1 146 FOR Christmas —Peek Frsan's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Swiss Wine, ' Sins Alcohol.' Auplebrouk's &nd Oaobury's Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of finest quality.—Carson &Co. T¥T E RECOMMEND THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO, FOR CYCLE REPAIRS, Eto. WANTED, by this week—so Pairs of Harts, and 100 Pairs of Pigeons — J H Jkwiti\ Burnett Street. 11 65 TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Fiea, Caßtf, Waders, Shur>'« Fancy, Minnow«, etc, etc. All Angldrs' Requisites at Dunedin prices, ot Haedley Bros., East Street. Jl 135 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pun it each end of tin. TO SHEARERS—We ur e selling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8,8 A. at 3s 6± Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a ippcialty, at Hardley Bros, Ironmongers, East street. 1U34 XX7ANTED—A Young Man to take all W Wfttohos and Clocks to, bo repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good aa new, to w: R; COUCH, TheOheapeat) and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tancred Street QT GEORGE Miuafactursd Goods of ij various kluds are the best). Try thorn Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 EW BOOKS —Awakening of Anthony Weir, Mama's Mutiny Btqaeathed, Don or Devil, A Jilt's Journal (RiU). Tbe Aristocrats, The Temptress (Le Qu?x), Treasure of Captain Scarlett, Two Girls and a Dream, Love Idylls (Cnckett), Winnsor Magazine for October, Calendars for 1902, very chaete—H M Jones SHEEP SHEARS ! Sheep Shears ! — At Reduced Prices, T U S and B B A at3a6d each. 11A, Ktc, 2s 9i each. Oil Stones, Olive Oil, Branding Oil, Saddle, Lamp Black, eto, at Lowest; Prices.—G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger SPECIAL Announcement—During this month you can get a suit to measure for 555, ab W H Pbaroej, Cash Draper HATS —Special purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Peabob, Ciflh'.Draper, BLOUSES— Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateens, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2s 6d— W H Pearce, Caah Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts la 6d, Is lid, 2a 6dL The New Queen Alexandra Belt la lid, 2a 3d, Fast Prints 4f<l, Luge Hearth Ruga 2s lid—W H Peabcb, Corner East and Burnett Street. 3LB Scretf Top Jam Jure, 4* dozen ; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sugar; —CARSON & Co., Tancred Street GOOD ADVICE LADISS ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Millinery LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Coatumes LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Mantloa LADIES,! FOE THE SHOW, See Our Gloves (Beat Value in Towd) LADIES S FOR THE RACES, See Our New Blousea LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, > See Our New Scarfs & Neckwear LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, Sea Our New VeillngH LADIES & GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our Boots and Shoea GENTS ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Ties (Very Choice) GENTS S FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Straw & Foit Hats L4DIES & GENTS BUY YOUR GOODS AT "THE COBNEB," NOfiTHGOTE & HEFFORD PROPRIETORS.



' BUSINESS NOTICE FLETCHEE BROS., SECOND TEA COMPETITION. CLOSES FRIDAY, FEBftUARY 28th, 1902 20 YALUAELE PRIZES -.20 TO BE GIVEN AWAY To the 20 Largest Ooaaamers of our Celebrated TEAS PTRST PRlZE—Handsome Marble Oiock and Bronze Also 19* other Prizes, including Tea Sets, Electro Platßd Tea and OcSee Set Dinner Set, etc. * A Ooopon is enclosed in every packet or tin of oar well known Tew, Countess Tea Is 6d perlb; Duchess Tea Is lOd per 1b; Empress Tea 2s per 1b ; Princess Tea 2s 2d per 1b • Orange, Pekoe, Ceylon Is lOd per Ib. 2d per 1b redaction on 51b tins, and 3d pei lb on 101b tins. It ia a mystery to m why some people will go and pay from five to twenty per cent, or Is to 4s in the Ponnd more for their Goods to get a miserable three percent, or lesa than 7|d in the Ponnd 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, sad each article a bought at the lowest bed rock prices for spot Cash, COMPABB oar PRICES with the Prices yo« are paying. FLETCHER BROS. NOVEMBER PRIOE LIST Highest test Kerosene 3s 9dper tin or 7a 6<J per case • Finest Snowdrop Sngar 14a 6J per 701b bag j Guaranteed Pure Cane 12a per 561b bag, 8s 9d per 40ib bag, or £23 per ton • Good Station Tea from Is per lb by the Chest s d; PRESERVED FBUITS ' New Currants, per lb ... ... 0 5 New Sultanas ncr Ih a New Seasons Vistozza Currants, per ibO 6 New Raising 'ver Ih * ""' n Good Cooking Figs 31bs Is, per lb 0 5 deeded Raisins, per lb n ? Good Lager Figs, per 1b... ... 0 8 Evaporated Apricots ner'lh '" 2in lib 80 198 Figs 4§d, and per box... 0 6 Evaporated Pe^hos^rlb ' 0 9 Now that freshet Is so d.ar, It (a P<^ *"* lb "« P '-8 more economical to use the following - WAtnvinrn 21b Tina Corned Beef. (Belfast)per tin 1 0 At & *?£°* A? LE <J«>DB 21b Tins Roast Beef (Belfast) per tin 10| *,*"' *»nd *>llc™ with m raiddle 21b Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 m l T f n ° p * ,' - 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per tin... 10g!\u T Z V?*' pP tß,' per tln ° 8 21b Tina Spiced Mutfon. per tin... 1 0 Ii ! p mcBPP!B. P« 0 9 21b Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin 011 of h T p £ eacheß ' P« 0 9 lib Tina Preserved Rabbife, per tin 0 7 2! b Tina Pr«!" P6r tin ° 9 21b Tins Rabbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 Z^Um^Tl T f P er tin ° 9 31b Tins Ox Tongt.es. per tia ... 3 6 L^T P"' bottlt \"' l ° lib Tins Camp Pie, per tin ... 1 3 p^fl! *■ V? XT' per b°fctle 2 4 lib Tins Red Salmon, per tin ... 0 8 Lem on L,^ hm ' P^ b°tt!e ° 9 lib Tins Flat Salmon per tin ... 0 9 £3£f h (Muianin^) bottle 1,0 lib Tins of Choice Salmon Steak, tin 1 0 Ulunni»g s Vinegar, per lib Tina Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 B aßn w», v- '"' «, - — lt9 ilb Tin Salmon Cutlet, pc? tin .., 0 7 pbe h rr ( y M Ym **u <Sfc George) per llbTins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 t°b ,"■ *•• 16 lib Tins Star Mullet, per da ... 0- 7 bera°n > R^pbcrry, P.nespple, Cbveß I lib Tins Herrings In Tomato Sauce r^™ pp*rmem\sy*"P P« bottle 1 0 per tia ... ... ... 0 10 nl r u*T Lzmbn^ 0 9 lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tinO 10 uerS? a'^er extract to make 8 gal llb Tins Lobster, per tin... ... 010 ione» Per bottle 0 7 lib Tin Preserved Bloater^ per tin 010 „.„ _:-.,.,... Smoked Sardines, Lrge tins ... 1 0 *WUK, OATMEAL, & FARINA „ small tins ... 0 6 CEOUtt FOODS Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Finest Roller Flour Abhburton and W»ka. „ small tins 4d and 04| hui Mills, ton lots £6 Us, 2001b baa Albert Sardines, large tias ... 1 0 14e, 1001b bags ? a 6d, 501b b»e Sa Finest Polled Bacon 7sd by roll, lid, £5 bags 2s perlb ... 0 8 Pimaru or Christohurch Oatmeal 28lb — bags 3s 31 SAUCES Wheat; Meal 251b baga .. 2 3 Mellor's Mild or Piquant £ pint bottle 08£ .Neavca Food, per tin  ** oil Mellor's Mfld or Piquant 1 pint bottle 1 3 Dt Brandt's Food, pep tin *" • 1 0 Lea & Perrin'e 1 pint 2 6 Mellin's Food 3a and Is 9d per tin" „ 4 pint bottle ... 1 4 Patent Groats & Barley, per tin 0 9 Worcester pint bottles 3s 9ddes, Bepgec's Food, per tin .... *"* 1 9 or per bottle ... ... 0 4 finest White Sago, per Vb '" 0 2 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doa, Brown'a Corn Fiour, par lb "" 0 24 or per bottle ... ... 0 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb "" 0 I Onr Own I pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb "* 0 2 Tomato Sauce {Flag brand) ... 0 9 Finest Pearl Barley ocr lb '" n 9 Catsup (Flag brand) 010 Qaaker Oata ... ,„ '" 010 Anchovy Saace C& B Jpintbottles 1 4 Finest JNo 1 Japan Rice "per lb "* 0 2 " Finest Rolled Oats 7d and la "* JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Split Peas, perlb ■", ' ',„ ■0 2 2lb Jars Plum Jam, pea jar ... 1 0 «_»», lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 CONDENSED MILK 21bBn S E» 8 pberr 7 Ja m pert ln ... Oil gJKvSlftj^pK? B -g J lib Tin Raspbarry Jam per tin ... 0 6 _J^» i" 31 tlu M * lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 . ALMONm TcrTTe v> r» 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Sloi ,_ Alm( Tu 1? lib Jar C&B Marmalade per jar 010 jSn A?m?J5 P" ' "" I 2 Jelly Powdera to make 1 pint, Shell Al'^' fT lb '" l 6 assorted flavonra, per^ket 0 6 gStaJSft "' '" % l% -0~ Pea Nuts, perlb '. % 5 FLAVOURING ESSENCES New Walnuts, per lb ..".' ,"" 0 8 Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, - — Almonds, Cochineal, Pepperment 0 9 CONFECTIONERY Colonial Essences loz bottles ... 0 5 Conversations by tin sd, per lb .. 0 6 Colonial Essences l|cz bottles ... 0 7 Scotch Mixtures by tin sd, per lb" 0 8 Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 Milk Kisses (delicious) perlb ... 1 0 —— Oream Caramels per lb . 1 0 CANDLES English Hatd Jnjubes perlb '." 1 Q Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Frosted Caramels per lb ... 1 4 bythe box 6d, or per lb 0 6| Ctfiara Date?, per Sb ... ... 0 11 Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, bating Chocolate 3|i and 7d per cake orperlb ... ... ... 0 7 Princess Mixtures per lb ... 0 ' —- The Trade Supplied BAKING POWDER ETC —0— Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edmond's, . PICKLES AND VINEGAR email tin ... ... ... 05£ Captain.White, per bottle ... g Edmoud's Egg Powder 7d, in tins 1 0 Heywood Round, per bottle '.".". 010 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 Heywood Patent Stoppers, per bottlel 1 Tartarlo Acid, per lb ... 110 Heywood Sweet Pickles, per bottle 1 4 Brunner Monds Carb. Soda ... 0 3 Vinegar 6i, BJ, lOi per bottle, Is fid 2s ' per gallon FARMERS SUNDRIES ETC, ETC. Save money by buying one of our If you are wanting Fencing Wire nota thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pomps at Is these Prices— ■ andla6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump No 8 Black Fencing, per cwb 11 6 saves its cost in a very shorb timß (Johnson Best) per ton £1117 6 OILS, ITO. Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12a 6d (Besfc English Wire), per ton £16 6 0 per case SHEEP SHEARS. ' Raw Unseed Oil, per dram, £13 9 8.8.A, and Union nerDair <* ft SSSSSSiSfc ::: 15 3 1 es!"»xr ->- pS- *U Turoentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Castle Brand fine salt, per cwfc 4 S Ltt epeHl aitin ::: ::: xo J J I Molasses lor cattle, per cwt ... 76 t J^ Pwwrve 25 doa. per SCO doz Tumblers aad Wineglasses from 4 Gal Til)s (o T V; . 'fa. '•' l 9 2s6dperdoa. If you are wanting any it ■* par tin i« a will pay you to give us a call _, \ *" "• .<••.-«* v 500 Gross Corks from la 3d per gross Jigg9 aH tho *™r ,round I 8 the reeolt ol Finest Nelson Hops, per lb . ... 1 0 v ir 'S » Producer Is 91 Bleached Ginger, per 1b... ... 1 3 per packet Herbal Beer !s cheap and wholesome A Reasonable Profit is every Man'a righ*l, in Business Final* profit is of ooosfqaenca only when an immense Business is done. Our Mb A. H. Fletcher has just returned from Ecgland, and the Continent, and informs ua that he made some Urge Purchases whlie there,at very Low Prices, bo we hope to give our Ctrn'omers come nibbles In the courts of a month or so. FLETCEER BROS. OABHSUVPLY' STORES, EASJJ STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STRBKr, OHBISTOHURCH,