The Colonies and the War.

THE AUSTRALIAN CCOTIN ■" GENT. Failed t"re« Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, December 30 ' A conference of State Commandants, Mr Barton being also present, held to 1 consider tho question cf fixing the basis ' of. allotment of the Federal Continent for South Africa, decided to divide the force into Bine units of i£i officers ■ and men each. Kew South Wales and Victoria' will each contribute three trhit'e, Queensland and Booth Australia c_e feach, Westralia and ■ Tasmania * each-half a unit, the various quotas boipg'On a population basis, 'Ihf;-question of tbe commander and tbe i fleers was not decided. '■-: Tha-Contingent;, is to be ready to " fttbwk afc- tbo end of January if pos sible. Received Deo 31, 0.11 a.m. •$ ;. Sydke¥, .December 3;ij| ' Th® transports Cornwall and Surrfjy isva been chartered to convey traopß to South Africa. One, or both, may be used for the New Zealand Contingent, whJoh, j -'presumably, will be ready before the Commonwealth force.

The Eighth Contingent.

Waited Presm Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

- - Wellington, Deoember 31 • Following are tie officers so far appointed to' the Eighth Contingent :—Major,.G Craw •b»w, Captain*, D Poison, H D Jackson, E Barblett, 4 Piiiogle, Otaki ; J Cameron, -Wanganuii-GSaxby, Napier; Aotlng Cap tain, Lieutenant) J S Haseiden, vYeillnglOa ; Captain, NXi Bourne, Tirhasu, (lato of the JThiri. OontingsrJb); Acting Captain, Liei' tntauti £ A¥cq|^r> Lieutenant, Quartermac ter T J Gardiner, Wellington ; Lieutenant, W H Thomson, Wellington j S Joyce, Christ.

obirchj D Bean, WaDganui; J McMillan, Dnnedia ; G T Ferguson, fialswell, Christ eharob jA A Kelse.ll, Blenheim; Acting Lteotenanta, A W Roberts, Wellington ; O E Btreur, Oamaru ; L OC*llaghan, Christ church 5 Sergt Major, S Smith, (now in South .Africa)., A JS Thomson, Wellington; W 3* Parker, {lateSergfc Major B'ifehCbntingent}; , A &" WigUtori, Wellington; "\ O Collet t, Waipawa {" W J Maeoa, 'hlngaiti j J Martin, Roes; J Hie It bod, HokiGlka ; A Nichol, Lieutenant in the Mataura Mounted RAsi; W A Morgan, Pal mwafcoo North; A M Biurne, Blenheim; W 3 O'Dou'i, Auckland ; D Taplio, We. lington j E Lsngford, Cisborae, late of the Third Gontiijgeat; D Samson, of Seddora's Horse, Auckland ; O Newman, Dunedin ; Q IfOtottwill, Napier; A Orbell, of the First Contingent, Daoedin * Lieutenant and Pay ttttter, R 0A" McKei zie, Westport ; W Pitt, Wellington ; Sur^eonfe, Surgeon Major Pearlee!»,Nelßoß. to be Surgeon M*j >r ; Surgeon Captains, Dr.G P. Baldwin, Otaki; Sturgeon Captain J B Rodgera, Wyndham ; Surgeon Captain Forbes, Auok and ; and Captain Eooles, Mangonun

A Terrible Tragedy.

United Press ABBoolatlon-By Elect*. !c Telegraph—Copyrigh Hawbba, Daoember 31 Word haa just been received here of a terrible tragedy at Otakeho. Two well kmwn settlers, W A Blonnerhasset, senior and his.son, are reported to have been shot dead by a settler named William Hall, who haa suicided. The ©aaae is unknown*

■ Farther particulars regarding the double murder and suicide at Otakeho show that B«lt first shot the younger Blennerhaaeet, Whoso body was found by his wife in a milk cart," in which he bad been driving from tho factory, and he then proceeded along the road till he met "the other victim. There had been a dispute between the parties regarding a special loio for road work. Hill's property being included in the special rating area against his will. Thia had led to bitter feeling on the part of Hill, who had his revenge In such a tragic f ashiop. The mprderer some time ago sustained injuries |o ilia head while bush felling.

Tennis Tournament

THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, December 30 The N.Z. Liwn Tennis Championships ©etsoluded today, the following being the winners;—M«<_" Championship Singles, J C Feaioock (Auckland), F Laishley (Wellington) runner up. Ladies' Champion Singles, Miss Nonaeily (Canterbury), Mica Nicholson CAucklaOd) runner.up. Men's Champion Doublet, Peacock and Fisher. Ladies"Cham* fiooship Doubles, Misses NnoQelly and 'an Aseb. Combined Championship, Mies Sfaanelljj* and fisher. Canterbury wlufi the Bsroflnckl banner for the third time in ■pseiiion.

ASHBURTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Pbxsidbk-—0 WPurnell, Esq , Vice-Presi dents, Hugo Friedlander, Esq., aod T Bullock, Esq. Committee—Messrs P H Oox, D Wood, S Gordon, H 'H Fooks, J F Thompson, G M Ration, and C Sal mond, Hon Treasures—o Friedlander. liadlei' Committee. —» Mesdamea Hugo ' friedlinder, Tennant, and Misa Standish,

MONDAY'S PLAY* Sis o'clock last evening saw the Open Tournament under the auspices of the Ashburton Club brought to a successful etote, after four days most exciting play. Tho Men's Single Championship was won by A Wilding, who bad to meet T E Lynch in tbe final* C H Braid, Otago's champion, fcapt in eaoh Una!, but did nob score a victory till playing with Miss Campbell in tbe 06mb_t?*B-Handicap, He had had *-■ -sWlfltiiaVi contests daring the day. and at fbß olose rapt the Canterbury champion in (be Men's Single Handicap {first grade). 1 tbopgh all but himself had an idea he was [ Softd'tlred, he rose splendidly to the occa- ' ilon, and treated the onleokers to the very iueab exhibition of all round tennis ever ■een InAshbarton.pkyingamßgnifioentgame mi beating the Canterbury crack by 6-1 6—l. The Men's Bauble Handicap w»9 won by S M and R S Brown, who met Broad and Jackson In the final. The Ladies' Doable Handicap was won by Miss Campbell and Mits McLean against Mrs Tennant and Miss wporneil Ladies' Stows Handt,oaj*,—Final: Miss . fjsveli beat Mils Dole 6—o, 6—2 Mbn'b DorjßlE Handicap—Third round : Broad »nd Jaeksen beab Balmoud Bros 6—5. g_-6, &—5. Final: Brown Brothers beat Broad and Jaqkwa, 5—6, 6—4. 6—4 Combw»d Handicap—rFourth round \ Broad and Mist Campbell beat P H Cox and Mm M Friedlander 6—o, 6—2; E Salmond ' and Mtn If McLean beat Lynch and Miss Raven 4-6. *3-l 8 6-$. final \ Broad and ' Wm Campbell beat B Salmon'd and Miss EMoLea- «V; 2, 6-—3 Jta's Singles' Championship — Fiaal, | ■ Wilding beat Lynch 6— 0,4—3 Mis "a Singles HAHmOAß—let Grade— Fourth round, Wilding beat Harman 6—4, „-3< Final, Broad beab Wilding 6 -1, 6—l Ladies' Botjblis—Third round ; Misses Harman and Berkeley best Miss Revell aod MksMee 6—l, 6-0; Miso Campbell and Miss McLean beat Mlts Berkeley 2-6, 6—3, 6—5. Final, Mian Campbell and Miss McLean beat Mrs Tennant and Mies W ' Parnell 6-3,6—2

Sporting.

GREYMOUTH TROTS

Gheymouth, December 30 A rerord m etti s f- r iheTrats wwheld tc-Ji.y Ti.e weather waa beautifully fine and there were largo fields. Following ' are i eaaits :— I Tbial 1 RoT—Screw Jack 1, Lynbrook 2, B«mmeff3. Time-- 6.44 Dividend— Wb&tund Tiiot— Minnie May 1, Duck ling 2, Unknown 3. Tim*), 659 Div • dendd, £3 19<ona £i 5a Midlakd Tbot—Doll 1, Silvercliff 2, Resent 3. Time, 250 Dividends— £2 7a and 181 'J'BOTTIKG CliUB HANDICAP - JeflUy 1,- Standby 2, Gr..c eM 3. Time 6.9 Divi dends, £3 19a and £1 4s, A protest was entered f»gainat Jenny for galloping, and also againsfc Standby for inconsistent running, which the Scewards meet to-night tooonaider Juvenile Stakes—First Heat: Jennie A'lerton 1, Totarina 2. Dividend, £1 10di Second Meat : Belle Allarton 1, Maori Ki«g 2. Dividend, £117s Bracelet—Tuesday 1, Screw Jack 2, Transvaal 3. Dividends, £7 16 j and 32t. Grand Satanella 1, Duckling 2, Dollar 3. Dividend, £2 2a

METHVEN RACES.

The annual meeting of the Methven Sports Association will be held tomorrow. There are eight horse racing events and nine athletic events to be contested, and large entries have been received* The Victoria Cross Raoe, open to members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles will be on? of the principal attractions of the meeting. lo' tendirg visitors bo this meeting should note thab they can proceed by the train leaving Rakaia for Methven at 10.10 a m:, and returning from Methven at 6 pirn. Our reporting contributor selects the Mlowinar to win their respect.ye eogi g menta :— Maiden Flab Raoe—Amazement . Maiden Trot—Cardiac Methven Cup —Carlo Handioap Time Trot-Nellie Ladles' Purse—Sb Reef

TINWALD RACING CLUBS ANNUAL MEETING,

The annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club takes place to-morrow, and glv«m fioe weather, should be well attended. There are large fields competing ia the horse events, and no doubt some close finishes will be witnessed. The Club offer substantial p-izjsfor the children's events. A ball will be held in the evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tinwald. at which refreshments will be provided. —The following hones may win their respective engagements : —

Farmers' Trot—Discovery or Monkey Brand

Poey Race—Hard Times 1, Joja 2 Tinwald Cap—Lapidary 1, Kalnina 2 Domain Welter—Lady Medallist 1, Beau y Bleep 2. Grove Farm Hand oap—Bye 1, Renounced 2 Tiowald Trot-Dolly More 1, Nana 2

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM

Melbodbnb, Dee 30 The Australian team for the second test cricket match is the <same as in the first test match, except that Duff and Armstrong replace Layer and McLeod.

VICTORIA V NEW SOUIH WALES

Melbourne, Dec 30 Victoria in the stcond innings made 110. New South Wales won by 42. The weather was fine, and the wicket excellent. The collapse was unexpected and imxplioahle, Trumbla waa the only one in any form.

A special Committee Meeting cf the Ashburton Cricket Club waa held at McConnell's Rooms laet evening: Present—- Messrs O J Taylor (jhairmanj W Powell, L F Andrewes, A W Lane, W Crowther, and E Tregear. It was resolved to entertain the Wiedea Competition Team to lunch at tbe Somerset Hotel at 11.30 eim, on New Year's D^y, play to start at 12.30. Mr Taylor reported that Miss MaeAndrew and Nurwe WiSMe had kindly offered to supply tfa and light refreshments at the pavilion atS.jO p m. Acoeptsd with thanks. The Committee then drafted a new set of rules for the Club, the same to belaid before a special general meeting to be held on Monday 6th, proximo. The usual vote of thanks concluded the meeting. Ashburton Cricket Club versus WUden Competition Team, Domain oval, New Year's Day, at 12 30 pm. Ashburton C.C. —0 J Taylor, (Captain), W Powell, A W.Lane, Fred Pritcnard, Percy Orr, G W Andrews, L F Andre wee, W Crowther, E Tregear, W Pilbrow, and O E Davis.

CORRESPONDENCE.

tWe <5o not hoW ouriißiTOs respowejWe Jot OplniOßß expressed by onr corra«ronilonts

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THB EDITOR, Sir,—lieeby an advert 1 semen*) in your paper that) the bakers of Aebbnrtoa are going to combine and raise the price of bread to 6d per loaf hooked. At the same time they agree to supply stores for 4|'. As a consumer and possessor of a family of healthy youngsters, J would suggest that we (the consumers), combine and agree to sup port any baker who will supply families with bread at 4_i, payment to be made monthly, A riae of I_l to conramera who do pay, (and the bakers themaeWea know whe are good mirks and to be trusted)} is altogether too much as compared with the price charged 16 stores.—l am, etc., 1 The Father qk Ten*

Venezuela Threatened.

United Press Assoolatioß—By Eleotrio Telegraph .—Copyright

New York, December 29 | Venezuelans considers the presence of a strong American equadron in West Indian waters significant, in view of (Germany's intended demonstra tion. The German railway authorities are refusing to transport troops unless guaranteed against loss. President Oastro stopped traffic. Germany protested against thia action.

Australian Shipping Trade.

United Presa Asoooialon—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Mbl».q(7RNb, Dec 30

A conference of bhe Australasian S:eam ship Owners' Federation and the Federated Seamen's Union has opened, to consider a proposal to terminate the agreement between the two bodies; The day was oconpied by the owners' representatives explaining their reasons for seeking to terminate the agreement. They conterded that the Australian shipping trade has fallen off to such extent that in a majority of eases It is impossible to mn eteamws profitably anleas the expenses are consider ably reduced. Other chief faotora are the increasing oorapetitioa of foreign vessels, and the increased taxation of shipping under fcha Federal tariff. The conference ad joorned till tomorrow.

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign.

United Frees Association —Hy Elootrlo Telegraph— Copyright (Received December 30, 10 10 p in) THE NIGERIA TROUBLE. London, December 30 j Further British successes are rep' rted of Iho Nigeria Hinterlntvl expedition, tho Acos natives losing henvilji Juju, the dreaded object of fetish worship, Imb been discovored.

t LORD ROSE BE BY. Lord Hospbery'd sloofme* from Sir H CamtiWU-Bianeraian's overtures is attributed to » desire to orginiso a national party independent of the Infill, the extreme radical and the j;ngo BPCtIOQB.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Deo 31, 911 am LARGE FIRE IN SYDNEY Sydney, Dec. 81

A fire at Mason Brothers, genersl merchants, large premises, in Pitt Street, damaged the contents on two floors. The building was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company. DRY WEATHER The long spell of dry weather is seriously effecting the maize crops on the Clarence river. Tire output* will show a large diminuation compared with late years, NEW ZEALAND PRESENT/A TION Hobart Dec 81 The Minister of Railways haa pre sented Mr Hudson, the new general manager, with v watch and chain from the New Zealand railway ser vice.

CAPTAIN MOORHOOSE. Perth, Dec 31 Captain Moorhouse, who navigated the submarine mining steamer, Lidy Roberts, lo Albany, has been removed to the hospital, suffering from typhoid. The vessel proceeds to New Zealand without him.

THE NEW AUSTRALIA. COLONY. Mhlboubne, Novtmber 31 Mr Barton has received from Mr Cham berlain a copy of a despatch from the British Minister at Ruanoa Ayres, respecting emigration to the new Australia settlement. Ho refers to the foe 1} that John L«ne had been appointed honorary agent in Australia with & view of attracting emigration to Par >guiy. Hd states that a livelihood is obtainable there may be admitted, but immigrants wil! be disap pointed if they expect a prosperous one. The Paraguan Government offer Induce ment to the shape of facilities for the tcquisitfon of iand, but the grant is coupled with provisions In favour of equatters already in nominal occupation. This leads to trouble, which already has been felt in she New Australia Colony. He also sounds a warning on the laxity in the repression of crimei in Paraguay, and the presence of a floating iH-condltbnod element very ready *o have recourse to the knife and pistolf.

Disastrous Bush Fires

IMMENSE DAMAGE United Press flrasooiatioo—By lleitrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received I'ecember 31, 911 am) Sydney, Dec 31 The bush firea around Gundagai are the severnst ever experienced in the district, The damage is estimated at over £100,000. Besides immense areas of grass, five thousand acres of standing crop, thousands of bags of wheat, several thousand sheep, and hundreds of horses and cattle have been burned. Many settlers, who are burned out, have lost everything. Aided by a gale, the fira swept across the country with terrific speed, and it was impossible to check it. Numbers of people had barely time to escape by taking refuge in creeks and dams. Several are reported missing, but they may be taking refage in the Janee district, Wantabadgery station lost forty thousand acres of grass and several thousand sheep. Many selec tors are rained.

la the Oorowa, Grenfell, Orange, Hanter River, Hawkesbary, Pieton, and other districts the fires have caused great destruction, and In some of the fruit-growing districts much damage haa been dose to orchards and vine yards. For days the fires were raging, the Blue Mountains presenting a mag nificent spectacle. Some famous beauty spots, including grand bush scenes round the Leura Fails, are rained. At Penrith, Springwood, and other centres a number of homes have been reduced to ashes. The latest reports state that thunder showers helped to check the flames in various districts, but in others, they are still spreading.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright £t„atford. December 31. A man named McCracken, who cut his thrcan at IVko, is dead. Masx_b_on, Deo 31 The six months old child of Mrs F Hill, of Taueru, died frcm the result of injuries Busta'ned by a trap accident The mother was returning from Masterton with some friends, whin the trap cape's^d over a slight embankment. The other occupants escaped soathlees.

Wellington, December 31

The Post and Telegraph traffic for tbe four days ended 24'.h inst sjhowtda con siderable increase en thab of last year at seventeen of the principal Post Offices. The number j$ articles dealt with was 2,308,702, ac apainst 1,990,576 for the same four days of 1900. The numbers cf tele grams desp tehed and received waa 90,734, an increase of 1854* The figures of the four centrrs were: — Mail matter, Auckland, 478,700 articles; Wellington, 425,322; Christohuich, 419,332; Dunedin, 408,528. Telegrams—Auckland, 12,128; Wellington, 21,354; Christchuroh, 10,683; Dunsdin, 12,865.'

Sensational Arrest.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph LrjNEDjN, December 31

Two young men, well connected in this city, and prominent in cycling circles, have been arrested, charged w.ith attempted highway robbery.

TBBi ABJ_BCKIG!i SOaEDIaN s TUESDAY, MOEMBEB 31, 1901



Ho_l_B Cycles—The display of Hollla cy ote_ now on view ab John Orr & Co'a is well woithy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. Tbeie machines are made from genuine B 9.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Hollis & Sods, Birmingham, which should be sufficient) guaranteb of their efficiency. The modfls we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained In tbe manufacture of the Hollis hloyoif hap |eeß ?^at rigidly ip»ißtatßi*„, "■■



Before the Holidays—Cyclists are noti fied that tbe best place to have their bicycles thoroughly overhauled or repaired ie at Oates, Lowry and Co>, Burnett streeb, lb does not matter to them-what make tbe machine Is, they can either manufacture or replace any parts required, and their work Is turned out neatly done and guaranteed«



f DAVID THOMAS AKOADE„ HORSE_ FAIR. FKIDAY, JAN. 10, 1902. MY KEXT HORSE PAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 12 155 D THOMAS '



PUBLIC NOTICES TT7ILL the person who was seen to take VV the Hack from theCommercla' Hitrl Stables last night please return tho Bridle and Sirsingie, either to T Harold, at Freez ing Works, or Commercial Hole', to save further trouble. 12 246



In the Administration of the Estate of GEORGE PALMiiR, of The Kernels, Labourer, deceased, Intestate.



IT is requested that all amounts payable to thia estate be paid to M C BaRNETT, the District Agent of the Public Trustee, Chrietchuroh, or lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee* Account at auy Postal Mooey'order Offiaa. Ail accounts against this estate may be rendered to the Agent of the Public Trustee, aa above, ou or beiore MONDAf, the 27 h day of January next, on the printed forms, which can hi obtained for the purpose from any of the Agents of this Office.



Any account not sent in by the day named may be r*j oied. J WP-YNTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, December 24bh 1901 12 295



T^HE Regular Monthly Meeting of the 1 LOL No. 23, will be held in the Arcade Chambers on THURSDAY Even* iog, January 2nd, 1902. Business—To consider Building Committee's Report re Building New Hall. Abo Send-Off to Bro. S, Wilson on hie leaving for South Afuea with the Eighth Contingent. By Order, 12 245 J. CHAMBERS, W.W.



TINWALD EAOES Domain, Tinwald, Jaousry 1?«-, 1902, SUBSTANTIAL Prizes will be given for Children's Sporte. CHARLES BENNETT, 12 238 Socretcry,



FOR SALE, TQ 741, with _ Cottage thereon, •0« corner ot Peter Street and S E Belt ; ako a 70 by 12 foot V. rand*h ; suitable for nu implement she J. Apply W. Paod, Builder. TOWN CLOCK, AS there are many persons In both Town and Country who have promised support to this object, and no doubt won 15 like to see the Cteck in the Tower, they ate aslel to forward their Subscriptions a* promptly as powrib'e. ... The sum of Forty-Five Pounds is yet required, and as the Clcck haa been ordered,



lb is desirable that the necessary i mount shall be in hand. W. H, COLLINS, 174 Mayor.



IMPOBTANT NOTICE. seventh'visir TO ASHBURTON OF THE Polypathic Medical Institute, CHRISTCHUROH. FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 p.m SATURDAY, 4th, 9 a,m until 1 pjm Consultation free—Mofifatb's Hotel 12 223



NOTICE, SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY.



PURSUANT to the terms of the • Banks and Bankers Act, 1880,' and the 'Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Aot, 1382,' THURSDAY, the 2nd Day of January, 1902, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday ab the offices of the undermentioned Btnka at Ashburton s—



Tbe Union Bank of Australia, Ltd, G E Tolhurst, Inspector The Bank of Australasia, C Winter, Inspector Bank of New South Wal«s, B M Momneaox, for Inspector Bank of New Zealand, James Emblincj, General Manager NOTE.—WEDNESDAY, the Ist Day of January, being a Statutory Bank Holiday, the Banks wil! also be closed: Ashburton, 24th Deoember, 1901 12 219



8990 AcR E s (&bout}* i FOE SALE •« RAKAI& MEAI>."-Nerth Rakala Close to Railway. QUBDIVIDED into 21 Paddocks, well watered and fescedi All in English Grasses except 300 Acres for Turnips. All necessary buildings, and of a substan tia! nature, including woolshed, &c. PftIOK-JB4 Per Aore on Terms, or £510 a per acre for Cash. Immediate Possession.



J itle—Land Transfer. For further particulars, and permit to inspect, apply K. N. BIALEY, 11 128 Hidden, Hororats.



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of' Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hut at mouth of Ashburton River IU



CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low Price. The sorb you wanb is tha best for the money, and that is <?ur sort. Come and use t»% v Mijioqhll & Tuenbb's WANTED— All Ladies to see the Won derful Prints 4|d, Lovely Muslin 6f d at PBABO-'gj Cash Draper



I Government Notices. HJiW ZW.LAND RAILWAY!!?.' Train Arrangements January lat Lyttelkn Regatta, Methven Spjr'.e, Tinwald Races THE evening train from Christohurch to Ashburton and Methven will start, at 5 25 pm, and be due from Rakaia at 7.40, Chertsey 7.58. A train will leave Rakaia for Methven at 10 10 B:m, as on Tuesdays, and return at 6p m. The evening train will leave Rakaia for Methven at 7.45, LturUv.on 8.35. The evening trains from Ashburlon to Timaru and Springburn will start at 5.40 and 5.55 respectively, and run ooiresponding'y later than timetable times. The train for Springburn will take up passengers at Tin wald Racecourse, A train will leave Aeir burton for Tinwald Racecourse et 11.45 a m, returnicigab 5.15 p.m



I WANTED. \TTANTED. at once—2O.CoO P*ir« of VV Poultry for export.—W .tonyfr* Arcade 12 217 "TTAC&NCIES for Gf nth men Boarderr.— V Mrs Bickman, Haveiock Street. - 12 244 W ANTKD, by 15th January—loo Pain of Pigeoner—J H Jewitt, Burnett Street W ANTKD—GiiI toassißt in Housework, —Apply Mrs Mackay, Havelotk Street I 2 156



ANNUAL Excursion P.onic if the Pri m tive M'tbediat Bundav School to Wakanui B^ach Tomorrow, New Year's Day. Two traotiuus, covered in tru.ka travelling Bsaoh Road, leaving P.M Ol.uich at 9 co-oak ; return tickets Is; children <uts ri•• sohooi, 6Jj ho water extra,3 J, 12 247



JAM or Preserving J».re. If you are waiting any of these, give us a call Mason's j»re, pints 4s 91 per dczsn, quarts ss 6d, half gallon 6) 9i. Masons improved Quarts 7s, half gallon 8s 81 doss. Jam or jelly Tumblers from 2s 6d per dozan. Earthenware jars from 5s dt zau,—Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores



Timaru Sports, January Ist and 2ad On the let and 2ad January, a train will leave Ashburton at 7,10 am, Tinwald 7.1b", Winsiow 7.29,.Hinds 7 47, Racgitata 8 35, for Timaru. On Ist January a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton ab 5,45 pm, Stops at all stations if required



mHE ETEBNAL CITY, Marietta, St X Nezmus, Light frights, Couao Haam* ba', A Modern Oontrans, Jij Rock and Poo!, Tales ot a Dying Race, The Crime of the Crystal, Lord Kitchener, The Marquis of Salisbury, Sir Alfred Milner; Splendid variety of Bibles, pocket, teacherp,' and Family Bibles ; The new version Bible, very complete editior I The n&w Prayer aud Hymn Booki H. M. Jones.



i Express Train On January 2ud, the Ham Express Train from Christchurch will take passengers for Socth OB' Timaru only, It will atop at the usual stations between Ohiietohuroh and limit nto sake up such passengers only. An Express Train for Timaru and intermediate stations where the 11 a«m Express train usually stops, .will leave Christchurch at 11 30 am, and be due from Rikaia at 12.15 pm, Ashburton 1.30. Slops to take up at Chertsoy 12.58, and to take up and set down at Binds at 2,0, Rangitata 2.26. The 10.20 am Extra Ex; rase train Ghristchuroh to Dunedin will run aVusual.



W ANTKD KNOWN-Kew fruits just arrived, new Currants 4Ji and 5d per lb, nsw Saltauas at 6Jd, new Valencia 5_ 1 ib, new eetded raieins (full weight) 7d per ib, new Cooking figs 7 per lb. .ices. Uane Sugir 70 bbaga 14s 6J, b6.b bags 12=., 40ibbaga8j 91 ai Fletcher Bros. Cash Cash Supply stores



FOLLOWING are some of our Xmas Prices, which show that we are not behind lhe umei: 70>b best Jam Sugar 14i 6d, Raisins 5_ 1, dultanas 6£d, Currants sd, Peel BJ, Coooauut 7 J per ib, and til other Goods juet as oheap at Kkrk Bbos, Burnett Street)



N ghfc trains Christchurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Ohtiatcb ,rch on 31st Deoember and 2nd January



No goods Ircfßo on Ist Jduuary For Excursion fares and fuller particulars see bills. 12 221 BY ORDER



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD FOE SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Ma F A Cccks's Farm of 912 Acres ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for aaae. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd



BUSINESS NOTICES SEVENTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON OF tub Poiypathw Medical Institute, CHRISTCHURCH



PRESERVING PANS ! Preserving P»ns Brass and Enamelled, for the Million, ao lowest prices; Harvest i ools of every description. Cheapest Shop iv Ashburton, at the People's Ironmonger, opposite Arcade —G Mbddins



FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 pirn SATURDAY, 4th, 9 am until 1 p.m Cmsultation free—Moffatt's Hot I 12 214



NEW V RAITS EYE. mHE BALANCE OF OUR TOYS WILL BE OFFERED AS Prices to Clear REGARDLESS OF COST ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY



NOVELTIES FOR TBE Holiday Season, * AT 'fcTh6 Corner" MILLINERY-Our Millinery Depart ment never presented a more pleasing or attractive appearance than ab present. Oome early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', Sun Hats and Bonnets



LADIES' SILK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuieh is in our ready made Blouses, and can be hud ail prices from 2s 6d up WHITE & FANOY SKIRTS—A splendid assortment of White Underskirts, Trimmed Lace or Embroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call and see these wonderful lines



LACE TIES, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACKS—We have just opened up a very large shipment of these Goods suitable for Holiday Wear, at very low prices ; call and HOSIERY & GLOVES in Lace, Silk and Cotton—-Special value in Hosiery at Is, Is 6d, 2a per pair ; Kid Gloves, all shades, from 2s 6d, Everyone should secure a pair of our 2s 61 Gloves, very reliable



. DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpacas and Fancy Blacks—New Bhadea and marked at low figures to sell



MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Prints Mercerised Pri_ts,Fancy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins In endless varieties, best designe. We hold a wonderful stock of CALICO



OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is now replete with a very choice selection of Men's and Boy's Suits, newest Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imporeed), Choice Shirts, Ties, Underclothing, St>„, etc



BOOTS BOOTS Special Shipment of Ladies' Fine American Shoes, also Children's Tan and Black Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Boots and Shoes at all prices. Call and inspect before the HOLIDAY SEASON,



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD *_HE CORNER,' ASHBURTON.



'pO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of X Fishing Goods to hand—-Fiies, Casts, Waders, Shurj'a Fancy, Minnows, etc, eto, All Algiers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Haedl-Y Bros , East Street. H 135



ii/ ANTED TO bELL-Samples Tab'e W U^o rtp, M»utte Drapes, _;tc, Tui el det?, Etc, n;usi be aoid to maku room for the L'oya—W 11 I'kakcb, C*Bh Dr<ip r



FOR C.srisimas—Peek Frssn'a London Biscuits iv eight varifctWs. fciwiee Wine.



• Sabs Alcohol.' r,u-itbrouk's and o<*.buiy'fc Chocolate?, New Cuuants, fed, Almoaus, Dates, and Fi^s ol tkest quality.— Cabson & Co.



WANIED-A!! Men ti see Colonial Tweed Infers 7a lid, Two Pairs Black Cftfthmiro fcox f.ir Is lid, V\hite Washing H^is 1 61 at Pbabcb'S, Cash Draper



WE Wi»nt Room, and During tbis Mon'h are g.viug some Excep'ionai Bargains ia l>r»peiy and Clothing—W H Peaecb, Corner Esßt and Burnett (street.



4 Sfctul'; Lb at does no!) wear well te noi XjL cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced, at 9a 6J, wear well, look well and £U well; our sewn walking shoes at 6s 6i t>ni 63 8.1 tre marvels. Oome and set them, at R Alcorn's- 11 49



2 LB Sore"/ Top Jam J*re, 4i dozen; Enamelled and Brass Preserving f«us ot fcmraateedquall y, and j.» reaeivlC g j. H g ar< —Cahson & Co., Tancred Strtot



maE SHOP will bo open every Nu_hb



Tnis Weik until 9 o'clock, Saturday until



11 o'clock, for the sale of Christmas ai d



New Year Cords. A T H WILLIAMS, East Street



IMPORTANT KOTICE, SEVENTH VISIT ' TO ASHBURTON OF THE Polypathic Medical Institute. CHRISTCHUROH. FRIDAY Afoeraoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 pirn SATURDAY, 4th, 9 a.m un„l 1 p.m Consultation free—Moffabt's Hotel 12 222



FOUND -The Ready Money Shop In Tancred Streeb (opposite Arcade)- Besb value in Men's Merino Pants Is lid, Brown Cotton do Is 6d, Heavy Ribbed do Is 9J, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d



TT7ANTED Known—Lovely Prints from Yf 4_;l, Fancy Pmafore Muslins 3|d, Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7_l, Largo Aprons ll|d, Corsets 2s 8;i, Cashmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tanored Streeb



** mHE Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Read y Money Shop. Large Hearth Ruga 2s 91, Door Mats Is, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet Is 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth It 4"^, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowesb Spot Cash Prices



LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes 4_d, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 6d, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£1, Strong UB Tab'iog 10_d, Nainsook, fuil 42in wide, 5a 9d a dozen at Gibbabd's, Ready Money Draper



DRESS ES-Bronhe Bilk Lustres 6s lid, 7s 111, 8s lid. dress length, Summer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Is a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5» lid dress, French Poplins S* lid, Alt Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 6s 9d, at Gibbard's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade



WANTED KNOWN- GiBBAKn has pur chased the stock of G F Smith, Raugiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10s; Is Straw Hats for 6d ; 4i Felb Hats for le lid ; Paper Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The stock must go at any price space limited, price no object. Come at once to' Gibbard's for bargains.



MAKE no mistake • if it is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Melloe's.



1?OE Best Valne in American Glass ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Cabson and Co, Tancred Street



WANTED every one to try Mbllqr's Zealandia Boot Store.for wonder ful value.



PATTY. Pan baking powder contains a patty pan "U eaoh end of tin.



TOYS, TOYS—Every article must be sold by Xmas Eve. Bring the Children to F-ABOi's, Cash Draper



**""""' '" " "" '"1" """" ," '»«■ fcw—■■»—■ —— *t BUSINESS NOTICES' £'S m IBBF- FEE ■a*an—an™BaßßMnn H aiHMMaMMM—■■■■■■■ BY PURCHASING YOUR |3_ sT^ jy f\{XT* D T I^Q FLETCHER BROS., ' Special Notice to those who buy on ctedit—Hard Facta for Hard Figures Pay Cash and Save £ £;£;■:■ a Year. Are you good at figures. Can you make mental calculations or do you use Penei! and > Paper. Were you psoSclenb in school at subtraction! Try the following mathematical " problem, propounded by our Price List—in your head or with pencil—subtract onr Prioe* from the pr ces you are charged by buying on Credit, and see the Pounds you would save i In a year by Purchasing your Groceries from us LEADERS IN OUR LINE ,££ IMITATED BUT NOT EQUALLED Like a Oat Watches a Mouse—We watch to give you Lowest Prices and Highest Values. It ia a mystery to us why scaie people will go and pay from five to tweojtj per cent, or Ib to 4s in the Poutd more for tbeir Goods to get a miserable three per cent, or less than 7|d in tbe Pound back again at the end of 12 months The only conclusion wo can come to is that they bave not compared Price** Pemember we have no big salaries to pay, make no bad debts, and each article is bought at tbe lowest bed rock prices for spot Oasb. . COMPARE oar PRICES with tbe Prices you are paying. —-— :a.. — __-. FLETCHER J.ROS; DEOEMBER PRICE LIST Finest Cane Sugar, 701b bag 14s 6d ; 661b bags, 12s; 401bs 8s M ; or £23 _•_ ton ; Brewers' Crystals (special Preserving Sugar) 2f d per lb, or 70ib bag, 16s B&7 OUR NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS



ad - Finest VistozzaCurrants, perlb 0 6 Finest New Sultanas, per lb 084 Fine New Currants, per 1b ... 04| Finest New Valenoias. ner lb *" (1 fit Finest New Layer Figs peHb ... 0 y Finest New Dates, per lb "' Q t Finest New Cooking Figs pet lb 0 7 Fineet New Muscatels, per lb °" 1 0 G.icd Old Figs, 31b8 le, or per per lb 04| New rfeecM Raisins, fall wefahfc t0° Of lib Boxes New Figs.per box ... 0 8 New Californian Prcraft per lb 0 8 NfwS'ci'y A'roomls, per lb ... 1 2 New Mixed Peel, per lb "" n 8 Ntw ValtiMia Almonde, per lb ... 1 6 71b Tins Lemon Peel, per tin '" 3 • New Jordan Almonds, per lb ... 2 4 Good Old Muscatels, per lb» 6d and 0 8 Now that fresh Meat is co dear, it I* • SEASONABLE GOODS '" more economical to ÜB6 she following — At firsf- kn^ n»L M aw •:•«. 2ib Tins Corned Beef. (Bd a,t)per tin 1 0 J^fii d Wlth n0 21b Tina Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 2|lb Tins Pres. Apricotß, ncr tin 0 ft 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per Hn... I 0 2 |lb Tins Pk*. Pineapple %»«tin OS 21b Tins Spioed Motion, per tin... 1 0 2 |lb Tins Prea. Peaches, per «» n I 21b Tins Preserved Babbit, pec tin Oil 2 |lb Tins Pres. Pears, Per tin Of lib Tins Preserved HabMt, per tin 0 7 2*ib Tins Pres. Tomatoes per tin- 0 9 2.b Tina Rabbit rhq Bacon, per iln 1 [' bhips Lime Juice, per bottle i 0 3JbTmsOxTongneß,per tiu ... 3 J> Monseratc Lime Juice, per bottle" 2 4 lib Tins Camp Pie, per tin ... 1 j> Paramatta Lime Jaice, per bottle 0 9 lib Tins Oor Flag Salmon, per tin 0 » Lemon Squash (Munnlne'O bottle 1 0 lib Tins Bed Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 » I Manning's Raspberry Vlnec»r 'oar lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10' bottle ..; *ineß*r» per . . lib Tins Red Hockage Salmon,per tin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (Sb George) per Equal to Cocktail) bottle ... t « lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple Cloves lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 and Pepperment Syrup per bottle 1 0 i}^ r£inß Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 06| Rowntreea Lemonade Powder,|bottle 0 9 lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 Herbal Beer extract to make 3' aal lib Tins Star Mullet, per da ... 0 7 lons, per bottle ft 9 lib Tins Herrings in Tomato Sauce . __^ '" '" v • per tin ... ... ... 0 10 Timara or Christohurch Oatmeal 251b lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 bags 3a 3d lib Tina Lobßter, per tin 0 10 Wheat Meal 251b bags . 2 <* lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neavea Food, per tin- 'o ii Smoked Sardines, large fcina ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, per t'm '*' in a iqsi .Bnaß!S tinß -% I JJeUinM Food &.ni UW per tin Good Sardines, largetins ... £.? Patent Groats & Barley, per tin  0 9 small tins 4d and .0 4* BeDger'a Food, per tin 1 « Albert Sardines, large tine ... 1 0 Finest White Saao per lb "* O 2 Finest Polled Bacon 7fcd by roll, Brown's Corn Floor, per lb '" ft 2* Perlb 0 P- . Fioest Pearl Titploca, per lb '.'.'. 0 I «attpt?« , ~ Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ''. 6 2 SAUCES . Finest Pearl B^iey perlb O 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant Jpint bottle 08J Qaaker Oats ... ... 010 Metiur's Mild or Piquant 1 pint; bottle 1 » Finest No Uapan Rice," per lb *" 0 2 Lea & Perrin'e 1 pint ... ... 2 6 Finesit, Rolled Oats 7d and la „ | pint bottle ... 1 4 Split-Peas,- per lb ' - ... 0 2 Worcester | pint bottles 3s 9dd©z, .. . , UJ . \ ■ *" or per bottl«, ... ... 0 4 CONDENSED MILK Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, a .•--„,«,.- .  A , or per bottle 0 8 Jwiss Milkmaid bran*, per t!n ' 07* Oar Own i pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Murray s Milk 5s 9d doz, per Lin .0 8 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 "oWfio Vale 3s 9d doz, par tin 0 4 Catsup (Flag brand) ... ... 010 _.«_ Anchovy Sauce C& B pint bottles 1 4 ALMOJSDS NUTS ETC. JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Sicily Almonds, perlb ,„ . 1 2 21b Jars Plum Jam, pea jar ... 1 0 Jo^an Almonds, per lb ,;, g 4 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 V»leiici a Almonds, por lb ... 1 6 lib Tins Jam 3a 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 |nell Muonds, per lb 0 19 21bTina Plum Jam ... ... 08£ Barcelona Nuts p M lb ... . ... 0 21b Tins Racpberry Jam per tin... 0 11 rea Nuts, per lb Q lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... OP 6 -flew Walnuts, perlb ... . 0 lib Tin Keildera Marmalade per tin 0 8 —— 2lb Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 mvFwnTTmnipov Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, kONFEOHON&RY assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Conversations by tin fid, per lb i # —o— Scotch Mixtures by tin sd, per lb 0 6 FLAVOURING ESSENCES MilkKteseafdelieiQas);perlb ... 1 0 C rt ßlackwell' a Lemon, Vanjla ~- \ S Almond«, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Fro 8 8ted Caramelfper lb ' 4 Colonial Essences loaboulea ... 0 5 n Dt nfi /ih ■nT ii Colonial Essences l|o Z bottles ... 0 7 £j"g fflaffa" and 7d per* cake " Colonial Essences 2jozbottlea ... 0 9 p rißoeßß Mixtares peHb ,„ 0 CANDLES The Trade Supplied Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Ptpkt W Ti^nxriTavn a t* bythe box 6d, or perlb 0 6* UCKLIB AND \INIGAR Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Captain White, per bottle ... 2 4 or perlb ... 0 7 H«ywood Round, per boitle ... 01« «_— fleywood Patent Stoppers, per bottle 1 1 BAKING POWDER ITO vZl^fft?l^ 188*^ £ -  . .. in , ff Amnn A> a Vinegar fed, 81, 104 per bottle, Is 6d t 2a Edmond s, large tin lOd, Edmond s, p er g a u on . small tin ... ... ... 05J KSQ t ETC thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pomps ab la SHEEP SHEARS. andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pomp 8.8 A. and Union per pair ... 3 6 eaves Its oost In a very short time 5 Tens Rock Salb to be. cleared out** 4s OILS, ETC. per cwt Draught Casfcor Oil 16a 6d tin, £1 12a 6d Castle Brand fine sa!f 8 per cwt ... 4 3 p er case Biao Lterwenc Potatpes per sack 6 * SS.'ftSoftKlT' " I • NORTON'S EGOPBESKRVAHVI Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 | G»l. Tina to Preserve 20 doz. per Turpentine, per gal ... ... * 0 tin .... ... ... 1 9 Valvoline, 4 galtln ... ...17 6 4 Gal» Tins to Preserve 200 doz. Raddle, per lb 0 4 per tin ... .• 10 0 Nails Slba la, per lb U d Eggs all the year round is the result o! SCO doz Tarablers and Wineglasses from pet packet 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any it . will pay you to give us a call 600 Gross Corks from la 3d per gross Finest Nelson Hops, per lb ... 1 0 Bleached Ginger, per 1b,.. ... 1 3 Herbal Beer Is cheap and wholesome Jk ; ~



CHRISTMAS PRESENTS—We are allowing 10 per cent, 'discount-, (2s W^« _» eft all Plated Ware, Clocks, Watches, Etc , during December, Al2 montht „a»r*nt**Bll*t» with every Clock or Watohes sold. Auaonmla W*tohe», Btem, wind, 9« 6d web, WMW*« bury Watohes, short wind, 10s 6d oach, Ladies' Watches, 12s 63. jj JuJCiXv^jLA.Cjjri j_^mvj)o # OASHSUPPLY STORES, EASE STREET, ASHfiURTON, & WIGH BTWUJT, OHKIBTCHUROH, j