Musical Union.

The Ashburton Musloal Union held thair fourth annual general meeting in their rooms last evening, when there was a large afctendap.es, Mr Snodgrasa in the chair. The annual report and balance sheet were rear! by bhe chairman, and adopted; Tho r* vemo for tho year amounted to £70, against an expenditure of £69 15a 91. The statement of assets and liabilities shown wan as follows; Assets £46 IBs, liabilities £33 s>, It was Society to take measures to immediately wipe out the debt. It was also deterrrtaed by the meeting to proceed vigorously with the Society in both branches vooal and instrumental. Tbe following offioars were elected for tbe ensuing year :—Pre ident, GAM Buokloy, Etq ; Vioe Presidents, Messrs J Snodgrasp, D Thomaß, Hugo Friedlander, JON Grigs, Dr Trevor ; Hon Conductor of Orchestra, Mr H A Gates ; Hon lisader, Mr L MoCiurg; Hon Pi mist for Orchestra, Mrs Claridge ; Hon Secretary, Mr E Manchester; Hon Treasurer, Mrs Dee; Hon Librarian, Mr E Manchester; Committee, Maseru Russell, Schwartz, and Humphries, Tha offices of Conductor of Obortsa and Pianist for Vooalisto were left to the hands of the new Committee! Votes of thanks were passed to the Oonduotor, Pianist and the outgoing Officers and Chair man, concluded meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(we do not hold onrgoives responsible for opinions expressed by ovir correspondents

THE NEW FARMERS' PEST

TO THE EDITOR

Sib,—The remarks under tha above head ing, copied from the Oamaru Mail, and published in Saturday's Guardian, contains an error, whioh it will be well so correct with out delay. The eetbler on the Taki Rahl Batata, whose crop of oate is being destroyed by a ' new pest' attacking the roots, is wholly in error in attributing tbe damage to the grub of the humble bee. He is also in «ror in stating that he «found them in thousands in Swede turoipa when thinning them.' Suoh, indeed, would be a new and marvellous development in the economy of the humble bee. The peat is probably the caterpillar of the grass moth, which appeared very plentifal in ths winged stage in September and October. The moths lay their eggs on young cereal and root crope, and, when hatched, descend into the soil and attaok the rootß cf the plants. Their ravages are being observed in this dhtriob at the present time, and in the same wayasatTaka Rahi, but nob to the same extent. If the caterpillars are numerous and nearly full grown, they consume a large amount of roots, which they frequently eat close to the surface, thus causing the plants to bend over and fall down. The settler at Taka R»hi whose crop is being destroyed by bhe * new pest,' should collect a number of epecimens and submit them to an entomolo gist, or to the Agriouliural Department, who would probably bo able to identify them, and offer suggestions for their speedy eradication.—l am, &c,

W.W.S.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND V NEW SOUTH WALES

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Sydnk? s Feb 4

Afler a delay of an hour, owing to rain, play was resumed, but sixt<en minutes only elapsed when rain came down heavily again, and play was stopped till after lunch. The early morning rain had not effected tbe wioket, but the midday shower did some damage, the wicket playing slow, and as the game progressed tbe ball bumped a lot. At the afternoon tea adjournment the weather had cleared, and the sun appeared. The Englishmen's innings closed for 769. Km Sooth Wales ojmmencqd the uphill battle bad, having lost five wickets for 75 runs;

Following are the scores :— New South Wales. First Innings . ..« .» 432 Second Innings, O Gregory, o MacLaren, b Gunn __. 7 Hopkins, b Braund ... ... ... 0 Trumper, c Lilley, b Jessop ... .» 35 Poidevin, run out ... ... ... 9 Sid Gregory, ncu out ... ... 24 Duff, c MacLaren, b Jessop ... .-. 0 Noble, uot out ... ... ... 0 Sundries .. .. ... 4 Total for five wickets .« 75 England. First Innings, Hayward, o Clarke, b Trumpet" .- 174 MacLaren, b Kermode ._. . 167 Tyldesley, b Hopkins ... _» 142 Quaife, c Clarke, b Kermode.„ ... 62 Jesoop, b Mcßeath ... ... ... 87 Oarnett, c Poidevin, b Mcßeath ... 8 Braund, c Bid Gregory, b Kermode ... 20 Lilley, 0 Trumper, b Moßeath ... 27 Jones, o Carter, b Kermode ... ..* 13 McGahey, nob out ... .„ ... 32 Putin, o Trumper, b Clarke .... .... 0 Sundries ... ... ._. 37 Total .„ .„ ... 769 Mcßeath took three wickets for 166 runs, Parke one for 134, Kermode four Sor 162, Hopkins one for 84, Noble none for 75, ■f t'Kiuper one for 111.

St met, Feb 5 The weather is fine for the cricket, TO-DAPS PLAY. Received Feb 6, 2 21 p m Sidney, February 5

At 12,30 pm New South Wales had § wlokebe down for 108—Gregory not out 39, fjoble npb out 12.

ASHBURTON C.C. v METHVEN C. C.

The following will represent the Ashburton Cricket Club against the Methven Cricket Olob tomorrow (Thursday), at Methven at 2pm :~-0 J Taylor (captain), G W Andrews, Ii F Andrews, W Crowther, A W Lane, F Pritohard, A Pilbrow, X Richards, W Powell, F Rands, F Clark. Emergencies:— A Anderson, S 8 Choat, Harry Large, W Barryman. A drag will leave the Somerset) Hotel corner at 11.45 a m sharp,

News in Brief.

Itls possibly nob ao well known as it should be, that we have in our midst, in the person of Mr J Wright, of Tanored Street, a capable player and teaoher of that increasingly popular musical instrument, the banj \ See advertisement in another column.

Eight Chriatohurch hotels are under orders to rebuild, representing an expenditure oi over £60,000,

The Wairampa Star states that the brothers of a Masterton woman who is an old age pensioner are worth £100,000.

A Council of the, Roman Catholic Btehops of the colony will be held at Dunedin on the 18th met. Archbishop Redwood will preside.

The champion mean person has been found at the Thames. While an old man was In the hospital having his leg amputated some one robbed his whare, and loft him destitute. The proverbial 'Stealing a worm from a blind hen' is scarcely to be compared with this.

A girl who had been clever at college came home the other day and said to her mother: 'Mother, I've graduated, but |iow I must inform myself in psychology, jihllology," bibfi—" • Just wait a minute,' eaid the mother. ' I have arranged for you a thorough course in roasfcology, bollology, stltchology, darnology, patch ology, and general domesticology Now pat on your apron and pluck that chicken.'

We wish to notify our readers thab Messrs Flitober Bros Seoond Tea Competition closes ou February 23th, so that all who hold Coupons must send thorn in before the above date, if th»y wish to have a chance in this Prige Distribution

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

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(Received Feb 5, 9 13 a m)

LORD SALISBURY

London, February 4 The St James Gazette asserts that Lord Salisbury resigns at the end of the session if the war is over '

117 MILFS AN HOUR

Plans of a Mono railway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with a speed of 117 miles an hour, have been sub mitted to the Board of Trade

TRIPOLI

Turkey is seeking clearer assurances from France and Italy regarding Tripoli.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A LAAGER OAPTURED. TRAIN HELD UP. KITCHENER'S WEEKLY REPORT. THE FOREIGN PRESS.

United Press Association —By Electa Io

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Feb 5, 929 am

London, Feb 4

Colonel Price captured Bester's laager at Plaarfontein, three being killed, including Commandant Vaugyl, A movement, executed by Colonels Byng and Garrett, prevented De Wet's intended meeting on the 30th.

The JBoers are dispersing in the direction of Beitz.

A supply train was held up and partly burnt in the Cradock district.

Lord Kitchener's weekly report states that twenty-nine were killed, six wounded, one hundred and forty-two taken prisoners, and forty-eight sur renderors.

Many Continental papers are chang ing their tone towards England,

The Vienna Montage Zeitung sar castically advises Kruger to try bis fortunes in the field.

Fearful Snow Storms.

DESTRUCTIVE BLIZZARD

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Telegraph—Copyright

Received February 5,9 7a m

London, Feb 4

A terrible blizzard has raged in Oanada, with sixty hours of snow. The roads and railways are blocked, and food is scarce »t Montreal

A French barque foundered at Ushanfc, and twentj-one were drowned.

It is feared that fifty persons have been drowned on the British coast

The biggest snowfall for a quarter of a century occurred at Venice.

Trains in Switzerland and Spain are snowbound, and fatal avalanches have fallen in Switzerland and Austria.

Australian.

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Telegraph—Copyright

(Received February 5, 952 pm)

GREAT OOLLURY DISASTER.

Sydney, February 5

The bodies of Buck and Fuller, who perished in the Greta colliery disaster, 1900, were found in the pit. Both were easily recognisable.

OBITUARY.

Melbourne, Feb 5

Saville Gore, a member of Lord Hopetoun's staff, has died of enteric ; aged twenty-five. He belonged to the family of the Earl of Arran.

Alleged Murder.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright

Melbourne, Feb <£

A butcher named Latham, of Rich« uaond, was found by bis employee, Elliott, with his throat cut. The affair is shrouded in mystery. The police today arrested Elliott on a charge of murder. From a letter written to Latham by Elliott's wife, the presump tion Js formed that the prisoner com mitted the crime through jealousy.

(Received Feb 5, 9 52 amj

Melbourne, February 5

Further developments in the Lat ham case show that Mrs Elliott con fessed to her husband to being unduly intimate with Latham. She assisted her husband to lay a trap to blackmail Latham, Elliott admits his wife's story is correct, but denies that he had any hand in Latham's death. The original assumption that Latham sulci* ded, is again being accepted.

THE NINTH CONTINGENT.

United Press Association—By Eleorbio Telegraph

Auckland, February 4

The Recruiting Board have finished examining applicants. There was a great rush of applicants all day, and the demand for places in the Ninth Contingent was quite as great as for the Eighth. Between 300 and 4CO men presented themselves, and the examiners were enabled to make a very satisfactory eeleotlon, The physique of most of the volunteers is excellent.

Fiftytwo out of the sixbybwo applicants for inclusion in the Ninth Contingent an swered to tbeir namps when the roll was called this morning*

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association— By Kleotrio Telegraph —Copyright

Hawbra, Feb 5

In the District Omrtthe jaiy, in the case of William Holmes, charged with Indecent assault on a little girl, failed to agree, and a new trial has been ordered for today. Percy Hawkins, a lad, was found guilty of common assialb on a girl, seven and a half years of age, and was fined £20. Wellington, Februarys The annual conference of the Council of Fire Underwriters' Association of New Zealand opened this morning, but was nob open to the Press.

At the Chambers of Commerce Confer ence this morning, a committee was appointed to consider the question of federation of the Chambers. Mr Keith Ramsay (Dunedin) moved- (1) Thab it is desirable that all postal contracts be restricted to services carried on under the British flag; (2) that Government be urged to arrange for—fa) monthly service to Vancouver, (6) weekly service between New Zealand and Australia, suitable to all ports of both islands, to enabe the fullest advantage to be taken of the Federal service via Brindisi.

Invercargill Feb 5

At the Polioe Court this morning, a man charged with shooting ducks out oi season, raised tbe defenoe that he was misled by Magistrate Crulckehank's decision. The ceur.sel for the Acclimatisation Society said they had publioly announce! they would prosecute in tuch cases, as they had been aivlsed th> re were not sofficienb grounds for the riecition, Under the circumstances, Mr McCarthy, BM, imposed a nominal psnaity of la, with coats £2 13s

Collision at Sea.

-* WRECK OF THE WALLA WALLA

MANY LIVES LOST. (By Telegraph ) (Per s.fi Ventura at Auckland.)

San Francisco, January 16 Early on the morning of January 2nd the steamship Walla Walla, of the Pacific Coast Company's line, was sunk by the French barque Max, iff Cape Mendocino. About fot'y passengers and members of the crew were lo.it. One hundred and fourteen, including about half the crew of the steamer, were saved and escaped in boats and rafts. They endured the most pitiful sufferings before rescued. Use toab, which landed at Trinidad, left the steamer with thirteen persons, and lost all but seven. Some boats were w»3hed about for thirty hours. A number of persona perished from exposure. The Walla Walla left San Francisco on tbe morning of January Ist for Victoria and Seattle. The night was dark and cold, and somewhat Equally. The evi dence appears to show that one of the look outs had forsaken his post, and the officer on deck had taken refuge from the storm in the chart house. The steamer was nearly cut in two by the collision. The watertight compartments kept her afloat thirty five minutes. The captain of the French barque Max, which was towed to San Francisco on January 6th in a badly 1 altered condition, said the steamer tried to cross (he bows of the Max, and failed. Ha could do nothing to prevent it. The barque struck the steamer almost amidship. For a moment they hung together, then drifred apart. They had all they could do to take care of themselves

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY «, 19(2,



Time Flies ! and ho uses a Rudge- Whitworth to do his flying on. That's the reason things move so quickly now a-days. ' Time Is money,' as the old adage says, so if you are looking out for money just follow Time's example and ride a good bike. The Rudge-Whitworth will take you anywhere or everywhere In less time and wlch more comfort than anything on tyres.~RD Johnston, 4" enfc New Zealand's brave and hardy men Will drive the Boers from hil Ito glen, Old England's sons have nob forgot Majuba Hill—that dreadful blot. They 11 fight all weathers, fine or wet, Nor care for cold thab they may get, Which knowing well they can endure By taktcg Woods' Great Peppermint Cure



You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers price Is



* FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD WOOL. WOOL. /~\UR NIXT SALE will take place at < OHRISTOHUROH on February 20, 1902, AT TIMARU on February 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their Clips as follows :— If intended for Bale at Ohristchurch, to D. A, Brown and Bon's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru, to Mill and Go's Siding, Timaru. FRIEDLANDERpROS, Lid, WANTED FOR EXPORT— frTEADOW and OLOVER HAY. Apply FRU'DL&NDER BROS,, LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Cooks's Fatm of 912 Acres ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. »■"""■■ » ■""' " ""■«■' »m Government Notices. KhiW ZKALAND RAILWAYS. Exourßion Fares to Ohristchurch for Depar» ture of Eighth Contingent. AT 2d per mile First Class, minimum 4s ; Id per mile Second Glass, minimum 2s; mileage counted one way only ; t;ekets issued from Timaru,.Culverden, and inter mediate stations, on February 6 h &nd 7tb, and for first train on Bth (^cations on branches between polabs mentioned, in cluded), available tot return till February 19th included. On Bth February, a Special Train for passengers for Ohristchurch from Timaru, Tinwald, and intermediate atations, will leave Timaru at 6.30 a.m., Rangltata IA2, Hinds 8.15, Winslow 8.30, Tinwald 8.41, returning from Christchuroh at 7.15 pm. Will stop at all stations between Timaru and Ashburton if required* 2 17 By Order. g»« ™±ILLI __JUL I.' 11. J L iB HENRY STEPHENSON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th. 2 O'clock Sharp. NEW POST OFFICE. HENRY STEPHENSON will Sell by Publio Auction, as above- Scaffolding, Builders' Planks, Timber of all Sorts, Mouldings, 2 Wheel Barrows, 20 Sheets sft Iron, New Grindstone and Stand, Iron Roller, Iron Ventilator?, Casks ef Oement, Doors, Bricks, Firewood, Sundries, etc, eto. No Reserve. 2 34 HENRY STEPHENSON. HENKY STttPHENSO^. ' IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include tbe Sale of Farms, Tewn Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc, in my business, I have decided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my bookß, wbioh I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my prompt and beßb attention My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc, as usual, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock. Clearing 8»IeB of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part ef the county. Advances made on all goods placed In my hands for Sale. MONEY—I have several sums awaiting investment Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during tbe week, also all kinds of Produce AO.EJTT s Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company fe Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay orients from £SOs per month. I have alua several secondhand Instruments on hand, cheap HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER, Ashburton FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs William Bryant are respectfully Informed that the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Mystle Olive, will move from their rest* dence, Wills street, on THURSDAY, the 6bh inst, at 2.30 pm, for tbe Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 2 30 Undertakers PUBLIC NOTICES ■ I J WRIGHT, Conductor and Promoter of the Ashburton Banjo Band, TS Prepared to receive Pupils for BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Eto, attended. A good supply of Instrument! and Mueio kept in stock. For Terms, eto, apply 2 33 J. WRIGHT, Tanored Streets MISS M. RICHARDSON, mEAOHER OF PIANO. Term begins on February 1, 1902* Bern Road, Allintok. 1200 FOR SALE, LOW PRICED BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, fronting the Alford Forest Road, Lots 8, 9 and 10, part R.B 8767, each containing £ acre, prioe £18 15s eaoh, Io be sold as & whole or singly Also,—■ Lots 13, 14 and 15, at £16 2.0b eaok Liberal Terms fff BULI.OC&, Agent Bwoke New Veoqg



Tenders, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIIT FRESH TENDERS are invited for Repairing and Painting Grain Store on TiS, 211. Specifications at Town Clerk's Offlje, where Tenders will bs received till 10 a m on THURSDAY, the 6th lost. H H FOOKS, 2 44 Town Clark. BJWIgIiHU'IIIHIMIIIHIIII !»'IIWIII 111 «■!■!■ ffIniIHMMMtaaWMMBM^ Public Notices ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS VOLLEY FIRING npHE Company will Parade at the Drill- X shed for the Annual conrse of Volley Firing, on THURSDAY, Februiry 6 h at 2 p.m. Drill Order. M.H. Rifles, W. E, DOLMAN, V.D., j 245 Captain Commanding A. R.V, j r.0.0.F, M.XJ. THE Ladies' Lodge will be opened on THURSDAY Next, 6th insr, Cere mony by Diatricb Officers at 7.30 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. All Members Ashburton Lodge and visiting members invitedi J W LEGGETT, N.G. 2 39 C CAMPBELL, P.B. TO OONTRACTORB. WANTED, at once-CONTRACT STACKERS, with Teams. Apply to DUNCAN CAMERON, 2 43 Springfield THE Annual Licensing Meeting for the Ashburton Ltceneing District will be held at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of March, 1902 9 at 12 o'clock Noon. T. W. TAYLER, 2 46 Clerk of Licensing Committee 1 ABHBUBTON COUNIY COUNCIL, NOTICE is bereby given that, at a Special Meeting of the above Council, held on the 21sb day of January, 1902, a i Resolution was passed making a Special Rate of One Farthing in the Pound sterling upon the rateable valuation of all rateable property of tho Ruapuna Subdivision of The ABhbu«ton-Raß_-itata Water Race District being a district duly constituted under the provisions of " The Water Bupply Aob, 1891, for the purpose cf providing ths interest and other charges on a loan of £1000 about to be raised by the Counoll for the reconstruction of certain works for the supply of waoer to the said Subdivision, the said rate to bs on annually recurring rate until the said loan is paid off; and the said resolution will be submitted for confirmation to the ordinary monthly meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Fquare, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, tbe 7th day of March, 1902. at 11 a.m. A copy of the proposed Speoial Order, which, if passed, will take effect immediately on its passing, ia deposited at the Council's Office, Baring Square, and will be open to public inspection every week day, during officii hours, up to the 7th March. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Counoll Ashburton, 4th February, 1902. 2 40 WANTED every one to try Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store for wonder* fu] fake*



J WANTED. 1 TfTANf ED"Rnl, w v. — Xaliburton " HoriT v f cultural Sooipty's Show on 14 h »nti 15:h F-. bruary, in Thomas' Auction Rorm 2 41 WANTED Known- Entile* for the Horticultural Bru>w olo«e nrxt Wednesday, 12.h ioßt. — J V DE Beer, Secretary 2 42 WANTED- -A respectable Boy, to look after pony and help in store. Apply Henuy Stephen on. 2 36 PLUMS and Greengages for Jam, cheap, a' Mrs Fandill. QECONDHAND BICYCLES ~ Highest O price given for Senend hand Bicycles, any make.—Oatks, Lowbv & Co, Exclusive Cycle Dealers, Burnett Street FRESH Oysters, first of season, by ex press—J H Jewitt, Burnett Btreet. WANTED Known—TO LET—Six Roomed House in Orey Street, nearly new, with wash bouse and copper, Also Shop with Dwelling attached, in Moore Street; rent cheap, Apply Misses Page, East Streeb GREAT CASH SALE—Japanese Goods Just Bought ab Half Price* China Afternoon Tea Sets 2s 6d, China Cups and Saucers 6s doz, Handsome Vases from 2s 9d per pair, Japanese Cuff a 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d box, China Mugs 4d, China Bowls 6d—Carson & Co. KOOLIBAH cures Rheumatism, Head. ache, Lumbago, and Soiatioa. AU pains disappear under Koolibah ; 23 every, where ANTBITKNOWN--Tb7ft J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Ohaistmas Stock ol Boots and Shoes, of besb quality jusb arrived Repair 'ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Courb Hones, Aabburbcn. 11 153 FRESH Supplies of The Eternal City, O'er Moor and Fen, The Helmet of Navarre, Lord Kitchener; new Album of Chrietohuroh views, Colonial everyday Cook ery, new Dictionaries, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Marked Testaments, New Indoor Games, New Fancy Goods, Including Fhoto Frames, Ladies' Medallion Purses, Ladies' Pocket Knives, Perfumery, Etc. A T H WILLIAMB, I East Streeb. | O FECIAL Purchase of Travellers' Sam ! O pies, Sunshades and Umbrellasj Every ' artlole can be sold at wholesale price— ! W H Pbaeob's, Cash Draper SAMPLES of Towels, Toileb Covers Toilet Sets, Quilts, and lota of useful thing?, Must be Sold at Once ab Wholesale Price—W H Pearob, Cash Draper SAMPLES Bought ab a Large Discount- Ladies' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, only one of each kind, Wholesale IVioea—-W H Fxaboe, Cash Draper C' ARPENTER'S TOOLS. — I have jStt received o> large Shipment of Qfoofs of all descriptions at a greatly reduced price, and am selling same ab fully 25 pet cent reduction in price. —G. Meiddins, The People's Ironmonger. PENELOPE'S English Experiences, For tune's Darling, The Real Christian, The First Man in the Moon, The Youngest Girl in the Sohool, The Story of Konald Kestrel, Papa Limited, A Losing Game, The Alien, Forma Gordyeef, Elememtina Love's Cross Waye, His Lawful Wife, The Lovely Mrs Pemberton, The Second Youth of Theodora Deeanges, Ojly a Major, The Fire Brand, Christmas Nnumber of The Queen, L'idy'H Pictorial and Windsor Magazine.— H M Jones SALE of Samples, Etc,—Samples ol Men's Shirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats. The Prices will astonish you.—W H Pbaroh, ash Drap r and Clothier ICING Sugar 6d, Cocoanut 7d, New Sicily Almonds-Is 2d, New Jordan Almonds 2s 4d, Muscatels Is.—John Obr & Co. MASON'S Screw Top Fruio Jara— 1 Pint 43 9d, Quart, 5i 6d, $ gallon 6s 9i, per dozen.—John Orr & Co. TT^ERR BROS, Burnett;Street, wish to remind all their Friends thab tley could not do better tban start the New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. WANTED KNOWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are tbe best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to " get there.'' Don't forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell k Ttjbjjeb, Tbe Drapers FINEST New Currants, 4._ d and 5d per lb, New Sultanas 6_fd lb, New Raisons s_d lb, New Figs (Cooking) 7d lb, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dates 6d lb, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 701b bag 14a 6d, 561b bag 12s, 401b bag 8s 9d, Brewers Crystals, 701b bags 15s 6d, ab Fletcher Bros HERBAL Beer Extract, to make elghb gallons, 7d bottle, Hops Is per lb, Whole Ginger Is per lb, Corks Is 3d and Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juioe, black boible, Is per bottle. Raspberry, Lemon, and' Pineapple Syrup la bottle, Lemonade Cry etals 9d per bottle, at Fletcher Bbos, Cash Supply Btores LADIES, J^AJDIES; = NOTICE = HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH an Extraordinary Line of BLACK SERGES AND PLAIN AND FANCY LUSTRES, We Can Offer Yon During OUR SALE,' 5 Now In Full Swing, , DRESSES COMPLETE As Under:— (Made in the latest style, and fib guaranteed Black Heavy Diagonal .Fancy [Serge (very suitable for Autumn Wear). Dress {Complete for -~:TWQ POUNDS:-. £ 3 d Plain Black Lnstre, dress complete .300 Fancy Black Lustre, dross complete ... ... 3 3 O Superior Fancy Black Lustre dress complete ... g 5 q Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ~. 3 5 0 Extra Superior Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete 3 10 0 Extra Superior Plain Blank Lustre, dress complete 2 10 0 Extra Extra Superfine, (very choice) 3 15 q NOftTKGOTE"& HEFFORD " THE CORNER." FOR SALE. Allenton Suburban District* 1 Rood 3ft Perches, together with Cottage ef 3 rooms, Scullery, and Pantry. Priae wanted, £140. * 00 BULLOCK, &ge»ti



' __,__— JOHN ORR AKD CO. JOM ORR MB CO. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS jlXxlxjlli Julio 1 • First Prize Hams and Bacon— Finest Roll Bacon 7Jd by roll, per lb 8d TEAS TEAS A Valuable Library given away with our famous BOOK GIFT TEA. With every fcix Pounds of Tea, we give you a Beautiful Book Gold Leaf Tea per lb ... Is lOd Nelson, Moate'.Tea per lb U lOd Kozie Tea „ ... Is 0d Bell Tea, per lb 2h Arab Tea „ ... Is 8d Book Gift Tea, per lb Si Orange Pekoe, Cejlon, per lb, Is lOd and 2e JUST LANDSD- A LARGE ASSORTED SHIPMENT OF PEEK, FRBAM * OO.'S ENGLISH BISCUITS. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 14s 6d Per 701b Bag. Guaranteed Pube Cane 12s per 661b Bag, Es 9d per 401b, or <£23 per ton FINEST NEW SEASON'SFBUIT. Currants, per lb ... 5d Layer Figs, per lb ... 8d Raisins „ -... 5Jd Boxes Ejgs ... 7d Raisins,[seeded, per 1b... ;7d S ItaLas, per lb ... 6Jd Prunes, per lb ..-, "8d New Mixed Feel, per lb bd Pearl Barley, per lb 2d No 1 Japan Rice, per lb 2d Pearl Tapioca, per lb 2d Split Peae, - per lb ~. ... 2d Flake Tapioca, per lb ... ... 2d JOHN ORR AND CO. Large Stocks of LAWN MOWERS, Rubber Hose. Gardening Tools of all kinds BOILED and RAW OILf White Lead, Castoi Oil, Leather Belting, Balata Belting Sheep and Fowl Nettiog \ Black and Galvanised Wire Barb Wire BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING Landed—Six Oases of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, which we are disposing of at Extremely Low Prices Travelling Bags, Stee^Trunke, __3F Mangle* and Wringers AT AT JOHN ORR AND CO.'S ASHBURTON HOLLIS CYCLES Manufactured by the Celebrated Gunmakers, I. HOLLIS and SONS, Birmingham. Fresh shipments of these Famous Machines arriving regularly JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR SPLENDID STOCK RODS; REELS, LINES, MINNOWS, FLIES, TRACES, WADERS, We Keep None But Goods of the Best Quality, JOHI OEE AID Co.



I BUSINESS NOTIfIES f LLfcW&LLYN OWEN, MCSM. OERTIFIOATID & REGISTERED TEACHER, STUDENTS prepared for »«y Moaloa! Examination held In New Zealand. lAll branches of Music t*Hght. Candida'ea presented at I ximloatloas 137 ; average marks gained, 94 p»r oent, 19 THE SEASON'S GREETINGS 'jro _a_,i_,_u THE undersigned beg to think tht public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them daring their stay in this district, and would draw special attention to the fact that m tbty will be removing to Christohnrch to establish their headquarters on January 31et, their Ashburton branch wit! posi tively close on that date. The success Of their washing machines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, If any of their readers art still sceptical on the matter, the inn ft still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided application* ate sent in promptly, Aa all stock must be quitted prior, to January 31st, In order to open In Christ* church with a fresh stock, reduced prices from this out will he the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will ba cold at sixpenco per copy— your own selec'ion of 500 copies stIU remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pIeCM will al&o be presented with one of thee* gratis. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), 'Globe Song folio,' 'Wida World Song Folio/ Universal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Mouth Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all be marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all sionk must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and epontanwui support, Believe us. Yours Faithfully, GRAO® BROS., Arcade, Ashbartoßi — — —J Fishing* Season, 1901-1902. HABDLEY BEOS AGAIN to ths fors with their new IMPORTED STOCK. OF FISHING TACKIK in great variety—.Minnows, Filet, Ree'a, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, eto Anglers call and inßpeot WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tacks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HABDLEY BROS EAST STREET !> 1 hn r is w* (Jf2 H ►** ■MM* » % PP f -a LXJ a> am __noi <Bo o • Q —•_-. d :°° »GO & «ia. Shj c § iV ■ .gw O So? H r"H dl D ° CO |_.# £^ o 2 o ~ &. oi v o _ . r* 1 § &J^ I M § t? "Jl 5 o"8 3- re s ar C__, Oef • *. ? . of 1 THE Mccormick b AX J-jxj XjJtli AJL/fev rpHE WINNER OF. THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Christohnrch Bhow, I TBI McOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN, BAGS',' REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Received. Morrow, Bassett # Go* Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manner WANTED every one to remsmbw that Mellor's Zealand!* Boot Store is selling Boots and Shoes at redooed prices.