POLITICAL.

MR C. A. C. HAEDY AT EAKAIA.

The Town Hall, Eakaia. was filled on Monday night when Mr C. A. C. Hardy, a candidate for the Seiwyn seat,addressed the electors. Mr JohnLambie, chairman of the South Eakaia Road Board, pie-i led. Mr Hardy, who was received with applause, said that before giving an account of his stewardship he thought he should tell them how it caran that he had been r> enndidnto at the previous election. Whilst ii^veiling with the Premier ou the Wpsfc Coa-t, Mr Seddon had said "Well, old man, why don't; yon stand for parliament?" He (the spea ker) had replied that he knew nothiug of parliarnentry life anil was engaged in busi ness pursuits. Mr Seddon hail said, " You

are the sort of man we want—we want le vel-headed men in parliament." He (Mr Hardy) had told him that if he did stand it would be in opposition to Mr Seddon's Government. "We would rather have you than the ordinary rail-sitter," Mr Seddon had replied. He (the speaker) received a requisition from the Liberals of Seiwyn asking him to contest the seat in the liberal interest. To this he had replied that he had no intention of going into poli tics but subsequently he changed his mind and had written to the Premier of hig ■intention to stand in opposition to his Government. Ife had also written to the requisitionists telling them of

his intention. To neither of theses letters had ho received replies. Immedi ately he announced hiinsolf the very people who had done their best to induce him to contest the seat, did all they could to prevent his election. So long as a man was prepared to do the bidding of a body of electors, they were prepared to support him, but he was no good to them if he had the courage of bis opinions and desired to think for himself. He had in his possession telegrams sent by the Premier, or someone equally as interested, telling the people to do all they could for the other candidate. Dealing with the Parliament just ended, he said he had be?n accused of being a dumb dog, but the electors would judge whether or not he had been correctly dubbed. He then detailed the work he had assisted in on the Committees of the House, and pointed out that much of the real work of Parlia ment consisted in the consideration and nmendment by these Committees of the im-, perfect and crude measures introduced. In this respect he cited the demand made for the inclusion in the Factories Bill of the provision that a week's work should consist of forty-six hours, which had been shown to those who advocated it to be impracticable. Whilst on the Defence Committee, he with the other members of the Committee had visited and inspected Fort Ballance (Wel lington) and had seen two very nice hotch kiss guns, but on enquiring he found that there was no ammunition for them in the colony ! Although the Defence Department was under the especial guidance and charge of the Premier, it had, at that time, been found to be thoroughly mismanaged, and a state of things existed which would not have been tolerated in any other Department. In addition, the under sec retary and the then commandant were at loggerheads. The Department was now in a more satisfactory state. Beferring to the troubles of a candidate, he stated that he had received circulars from a number of Associations in Canterbury and one from the anti-vaccination Association of Auck land, asking him to state his opinions on the planks of their respective programmes. Speaking of the Trades and Labour Coun cil's circular, he said ho had replied that if any representative of the union at tended his meetings he would reply to the questions, but not otherwise. Concerning education he said he was a supporter of the present system, and an opponent of grants to denominational schools. He was in favour of granting more power to school committees in order to increase the public interest in education. He also spoke in favourof one series of school books for the ■whole colony. He contended that children should not attend high schools until they had passed the fifth or sixth standard in the primary schools. He did not object to class schools, provided people were prepared to put their hands in their pockets and sup port them; but at present a number of the high 3rhoolsin the colony, which were class schools, were largely maintained by revenue received from public reserves. These re serves ibelonged to the people. He spoke in eugolistic terms of the work done in ihe industrial schools of the colony. Eegarding the licensing question he pointed out that its decision rested with thepeople. He was in favour of Clubs being under stricter regulation than at the present and of their licenses being granted, not, us at present, by the Colonial Secretary, but by the licensing bench. He spoke strongly in fa vour of the continuance of the policy of placing the people on the land and giving crown tenants th® option of ncquiring the freehold. Under the present system the Government acted as go-between the crown tenants and the absentee landlord, the English bondholder, and if the present state of things continued the people of New Zea land would ultimately become just as dis satisfied as those of Ireland. (Applause.) He did not believe in the aggregation of Jarge estates and pointed out that the re aggregation of large estates could be pre vented by earmarking the titles tofreehosds Obtained by crown lessees. Concerning the management of railways he contended that the farmers in Canterbury were just as much, entitled to concessions in the car riage of patent manures as those in Otago and Southland were in regard to the carriage of lime for agricultural pur poses. He spoke in favour of en couraging volunteering, and regarding naval |defence, he contended that the colony was not at present paying ita fair share. They would, he added, be justified in supporting the Premier's proposal, to in crease our contribution from .£20,000 or .£21,000, to .£40,000. In the concluding J part of his remarks, the candidate advocated the reform of the Legislative Council, by making it an elective body; the removal of appointments to the civil service from poli tical control; and retrenchment in expendi ture. On the last named subject he con tended that the colony should live within its means, in3tead of heaping up million up on million of public debt. He did not ob ject to borrowing, provided that the money was properly invested or expended, but he denounced the dreadful and gross extra yagance displayed in the importation of railway carriages from America, at a cost of .£12,348 more than they could have been manufactured locally; and the construction pf the Makobine viaduct at a very con siderably greater price than the price at which it was tendered for.

In answer to questions Mr Hardy said there had been four or five Fair Rent Bills before the House, and if his questioner could tell him which of them he referred to, he- would be able to say whether he would support it. He was not in favour of the revaluation of Crown leases; the tenant should reap the benefit of any unearned increment. The question of a weekly half holiday for agricultural labourers was one they could get settled for themselves by the Arbitration Court by forming them selves into a Union. He was strongly in favour of a weekly half-holiday being ob served by shops in country villages. He waa opposed to Bible teaching in schools. The Public Eevenues Act Amendment Act was one of the greatest legislative scandals ever perpetrated, but for it the iniquitous "J340 steal "could not have been done. He would most decidedly be in favour of reduc ing ' members' honoraria to the previous ainiouiit. Ho considered that the business of the ' colcmy could be as effectually managed by a House consisting of half of the present members. Mr William Boag proposed, and Mr •William Stewart seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Hardy for his able speech. This was agreed to unanimously. A vote of thanks to the Chairman ter minated the meeting.

Timaru, Nov. 10 Nominations for the Timaru electorate are:—Messrs Hall Jones, F. H. Smith (Independent Liberal) and Rev. F. W. M i (Prohibition.) For Geraldine:—W. S.Maslin (Independ ent Liberal), and F. R. Flatman (Liberal). Hokitika, Nov. 17 Rev. F. W. Isitt has been nominated for the Weatland constituency in opposition to #ie Premier, '' * ' ;" ' ' 'i

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible foi opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE DISGRACEFUL CASE.

TO THK EDITOR,

Sib,—Your correspondent, " No Dreamer," must be hard pushed for argument when he has to bring up a question of gender. He must possess the double-tanned hic'e of a | rhinoceros or be engrossed in dreams if he caa detect nothing of masculine fwrcoiulness in " Vigilfint's" letters. I will give him the benefit of tho doubt, and presume he has been dreaming for once. It cannot bo that lie is so ignorant of the ways of the world as to say that gambling and impurity have no connection with the drink traffic. I do not pretend to much knowledge of the world, but I can bring a hundred wit nesses io prove that young men have often commenced a drunkard's career af. the hotel card table or billiard saloon, when | their first wins consisted of glasses of liquor. The more one studies the drink ' trade in its different phases, the more dis gusting does the said trade become, and I feel sure the Ashburton people will vote it back to Hell (from whence it came) on November 25th.—I am, etc.,

Vigilant. (We have omitted a portion of our corres pondent's letter, which deals with a sub ject not usually discussed in newspapers. —Ed.)

PROHIBITION VERSUS TEMPERANCE

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Prohibition advocates are so far carried away with their bigoted fancy that in some instances it is a mania with them. They quote the wisdom of Solomon's pro verbs as a guide for Prohibition against wine-drinking. Beer-and spirits apparently, were not known at that period. Sir, al though I protest against habitual drunken ness, the Prohibitionists are giving us such strong doses of their water cure-all, that it has become nauseous to us as free men and women. Bjea not the Bible say " Like giants refreshed with wine." Did not Jesus, his mother, and his disciples attend n wedding, and when the wine wa3 done did he not make more ? Again, was he not called a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners by the self-righteous Pharasees ? Did not Saint Paul advise Timothy, who was not robust, not to use water, but a little wine ? Many another instance could be quoted in favour of moderation. Sir, wives whose husbands waste most of their earnings, are determined not to strike out the top line while their husbands can drive out with boon companies, and get drunk in other places, preferring rather they should get drunk, if they must, nearer home, and so lessen their auxiety. Thanking you, sir, for space.—l am, etc.,

Moderation,

RAINBOW TROUT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—l see by your news in brief that a Christchurch angler has caught a If lb rain bow. The Ashburton Acclimatisation So ciety have turned 22,000 rainbow trout into the Ashburton during the last three years, and 10,000 this yea*. I myself have caught over 20 rainbows, from over ilb, for two year-old fish, and from ]£to2lbs for the first ones turned out. The present season has not been very favorable for anglers with fly, but I have taken two rainbows, one 21bs this season. Many other anglers will verify this statement that last year many 1-Ub rainbow trout were caught. Frank Brown got one 21b at the mouth of the Eangitata, and he is said to have stated it gave more sport than any fish he has caught there.—l am, etc.,

A. H. Shtjry, Hon. Sec. A. A. S,

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

Per Press Association—By Ele<'trio Telegraph Eoceived November 18, 9.23 a.m. The French Coal Trouble. Paris, November 17. Tho strike of French miners resulted in a loss of 30,0000,000 francs. The Morocco Difficulty. Morocco, November 17. The Moorish Pretender is captured. Shocking Outrage Sofia, November 17. The Bulgarians have fired the house of a man suspected of giving information as to the movements of revolutionary bands, burned his mother and son, and wounded his wife. America and Spain- Washington, November 17. Mr Eoot, Secretary of War, speaking at a farewell banquet to M. Cambon, the French Minister, who is transferred from Washington to Madrid, expressed the strongest' esteem and admiration for Spain. London, Nov. 17 The American correspondent of the "Times" says that American feeling towards Spain has changed extraordinarily the last three years. The war is now re garded as a fortunate necessity (although many regret it) since the Cubans are better known. Obituary. George A. Henty, author; sefcat 70. A Dublin Sensation,

A sensation was created in Dublin by Archbishop Walsh writing a letter to " Freeman's " journal describing its criti cisms of the law of conspiracy in connection with the Fallow case as simply deplorable. " Freeman's " declared that the law in the eyes of Justice of Palles was a mere ab stract fetish, adding that reforms were impossible without injury to individuals or to classes. The letter is welcomed as a stimulant to a saner national opinion, and is attributed in some quarters to tho edu cation question or to a gentle hint from the Vatican.

AUSTRALIAN.

Keceived November 18, 9.38 a.m.

fhe Fodder duties. ! Sydney, November 18 The Leader of the Opposition stated that if the Government does not pass an Act to relieve the pastoralists and agricul turalists with regard to fodder, they would be compelled to test the feeling of Parlia ment on th ■• matter. Fiingamite Disaster. Tho " Herald," commenting on the EHn^amite disaster, says it appears the conduct of the captain, officers, crew and passengers before leaving the ship and afterwards followed out the best traditions of the race. Fremantle, November 18. Huddart, Parker's new steamer Victoria, which replaces the Elingamite in the New Zealand trade, has arrived from London.

News in Brief.

Mr D. Thomas has been instructed to sell in the estate of Win. Dwyer, contractor- Hinds, on Friday, December sth, the whole of hi 3 live and dead stock, particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns.

Ashburton Live Stock Market

There was an average attendance of far mers, dealers, and others at the Tinwald yards to-day, and the stock brought for ward was, on the wholi-j, iv excellent con dition. Tbttyarding of i:aitle was a medium one, about 'J.U huad, chiefly cows in milk and to calve. Cum petition was centred in the fat steers and heifers, for which yood prices were "btainnd. The yarding of sheep comprised 250 » of all sorts, principally ewes and Jambs. The fata were brought for forward in good condition, and elicited, in some instances, keen competition among ! the butchers, which nap, however, restrict ed to corrain Jiuos. In iLe ewo pens bid ding seemed to hang in iho balance aud several small iofs were paFSu  not realising owners ' estimates. An excellent lino oT | shorn hoggets from Sir Witheii's farm.Kal ing, was brought forward-the first of the season. They waiea well grown lot, plump and carried plenty of flesh. Up to 10s was bid, tbe owner putting in his bid at 10-> 2d, at which figure they were withdrawn. A line of ireezers fetched the good price oF one guiuja. Following are the prices realis ed : —

Cattle.—Pat steers £5, £5 7s 6d, £7 9s 6d, £8 ss, and .£9 2s 6d; heii'ers £o 10s, £7 2s 6d, £7 17s 6d; cows £7 15s, =£8 10s, £8 15s 6d.

! Sheep. — Fat crossbred ewes (heavy weight) 12s, 13s to 18s 3d; other lines oross breds lls, 16s, 16s 6d, and 17s 9d ; cross bred ewes in wool, 13s 3d, 14s 3d, and 14s 9d; shorn lls, 13s; crossbred hoggets in the wool, 12s Lid; a line of four and six tooth ewes at 15s lOd, and one pen at 15s 8d; fat wethers 15s lOd and 17s 6d ; half bred ewes 165,• half bred hoggets 12s-6d and 15s 3d. Store sheep —Crossbred wethers 16s ; crossbred ewes and lambs, all counted, 9s and 9s 2d; dry ewes 8s ; hoggets and lambs, all counted, 8a; mixed ewes and lambs, 7s sd; half bred ewes and lambs 9s 9d ; a lino o£ freczeis £1 1 ■ English Leicester ram 7s 6d.

Mining.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, November 18 To-day's sales —Golden Eiver, Is 6d; Great Central, 3s 6d.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAtf : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1902



An American Cvolist. —Arrangements have been completed for a visit from "Major" Taylor, tho American negro efblist. After his Sydney and Brisbane tour he will probably give six races in New Zealand about February, if suf ficient inducement is offered.



De\th of a Trotting Mare.—Mr Max Friedla'ider's well-known trotting mare, Miss Hilda, died last night, while giving birth to twin foals. Miss Hilda will be a great loss to Mr Friedlander's trotting stud, as she proved 1 one of the most brilliant 1 mares on the track in her day.



David Thomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. SPECIAL ENTRIES. A CCOITNT Northern Client,— fe£ Unbroken Colt 3 and Fillies 5 Broken Draught Mares and Geldings • Account Southern Client,— "| A~\ Good useful Draughts Account South Canterbury Client,— 5 Draught Mama and Geldings Account Client,— Bay Gelding '■ Arahura." Broken to saddle and harness. Fust trotter.



Account Mr Wm. Begg,— Trotting Mare " Sound Sense." Geneial Entry—9o head all classes. D. THOMAS, *1 157 Auctioneer. CLEAEINa SALE OF FURNITURE. ARCADE, SATURDAY NOV. 22 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mb S. Gordon, (Manager, Union Bank), who has been transferred to the North Island, to hold a clearing sale of the wholo of his household furniture and effects, at the Arcade, as follows: — Piano by Brinsmsad and Sou, Chester field Couch and Chairs, 3 Divan Chairs, Plush Chairs in Walnut, Walnut Writing Desk. 2 Curtain Poles and King, 2 Double tier Tables, Brussels Carpet, Brass Fenders and Irons, large Mantel Mirror, Brass Kail Double Iron Bedstead and Wire Mattress, 2 double Hair Mattresses, Large Wardrobe, 2 Irish Cedar Chest Drawers, Washatands and Ware, Mirror, Duchesse Chest, Mangle, Kitchen Table, 3 Large Baths, Large assort ment Kettles, Sauceprms, and Kitchen Utensils, Crockery Ware, Dinner, Tea, and ijkeakfast Sets, 1 Dozen Mason's Screw Top Jars, Lawn Mower. Also a large lot of ) sundries. i



Government Notices. Notice of Polling-Day. In pursuance of."Tho Electoral Act, 1902," I THOMAS WILLIAM TAY LEE, Ee -9 turning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 11th day of NOVEMBER, 1902, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will beheld for the return©f ONE qualified person to serve as member for the said district; and that the latest day for receiv ing nominations of candidates will be the 18th day of NOVEMBER,, 1902, and that the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling-places of the said district on the 25th day of NOVEMBEE, 1902. Every man desirous of becoming a candi date must be nominated by not less than two electors of the district, by a nomination paper as prescribed by section 99 of the said Act, delivered to the Eetuming Officer on or before the 18th day of NOVEMBEE, 1902. The following are the polling-places for the Electoral District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton. (principal) Tho Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Tinwald The Schoolhouse, Seafield The Schoolhouse, Dromore The Sehoolhouse, Flemington The Schoolhouse, Hinds The Eoad Board Office, Mount Somers The Town Hall, Staveley The Scbooll.ouse, Greenstreet The Suhoolliuuse, Minefield The Schoolhouso, Lowcliffo The Schoolhouse, Hampstead The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Sohoolhouse, Euapuna The Schoolhouse, Eiffelton The Borough Council Chambers, Ash-



Sale at 12 o'clock. R. F. CURTIS, 11 In 6 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE HIKDS. FRIDAY, December 5, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, as above, in the estate of Win. Dwyer, contrac tor, Hinds, deceased, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, comprising — 200 Crossbred Ewes, in the wool, with lambs at foot 8 Draught llorse3 4 Unbroken Draughts



2 Cows, lot of Pigs, 2 Drays, 2 D.F- Ploughs, 1 set Harrows, Harness, 1 new Massey-Harris Binder, 1 Massey Harris Mower, 2 Scoops, Horse power Chaffcutter, Blacksmith's Tools, Bellows and Anvil, Harness and Covers, and a large quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock." Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 11 331 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. 4/1 T Next Horse Fair will be held on the iYI above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 10214 DAVID THOMAS. Public Notices. Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON.



burton The EangitataEoad Board Office, Lismore The Schoolhouse, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Ealing The Schoolhouse, Long!>eaeh The Clent Hills Homestead And, in pursuance of " The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 18D5," and " The Licensing Poll Eeguiation Act, 1899," I do further give notice that on the 25th day of NOVEMBEE, aforesaid, and simultaneously with the taking of the above mentioned Poll, a Poll of the Electors of the said dis trict will be taken at tho several Polling Places above stated as to 1. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is to continue, 2. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is to be reduced, 3. Whether no Licenses are to be granted in the District.



X ADIBS and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under :— FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, [Tuesday, November 18th. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, (Wednesday, November 19th. EIFFELTON SCHOOL, Thursday, November 20th. EALING SCHOOL. Friday, November 21st. HINDS SCHOOL, Saturday, November 22nd. Mr McLachlan regrets that the time at his disposal will not permit him speaking at Allonfon. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. John McLachlan. MR McLACHLAN'S Committee Rooms are open daily up till 5.30 p.m. and from 8 till 9 p.m. in the evening.



And I do further fix FSIDAY, the 21st day of NOVEMBEE next: at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Principal Polling Place, to consider all nominations lodged under section 3 of the Licensing Poll Eegulation Act, 1899. Dated the 13th day of November.



T. W. TAYLER, 11 122 Eeturning Officer. y HEEEBY GIVE NOTICE THAT JOHN AIcLICIILAN, I Of Doyleston, Farmer, WILLIAM BROCK, Of Hampstead, Schoolmaster ALBERT AGER, Of Ashburton, Architect, John Studhohnc, junr., Of Coldstream, Hinds, Farmer, Have been duly nominated as Candidates at the Election for the Electoral District of Ashburton. T. W. TAYLEE, Eeturning Officer. Ashburton, I November 15, 1902. 11133



Aslihurton Electorate. AIR ACJER "TTTTILL. Address the Electors as under— TUESDAY—LONGBEACH SCHOOL. THURSDAY—WILLOWBY SCHOOL. As Mr Ager has been selected by the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council as the Labour Candidate for Ashburton, lie trusts to see Tradesmen, Small Farmers, and labourers, roll up to the meetings. 8 o'clock each evening. Further meetings will be advertised. \ 1137



Ashhurtoii Electorate. Mr John Studlioline, jtmr., "XTTILL be pleased to nieet^the Electors at LQNGBEACH DINING EQOM,— TUESDAY, November 18th, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, THUESDAY, November 20th. FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, FRIDAY, November 21st. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, SATUKDAY, November 22nd. . WATEETON LIBEARY, MONO AY, November 24th. Seats reserved for Ladies. I Country Meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ashburton Meeting at 8 p.m. • 1143 A N OTHER shipment of Japanese China J\- Cups and Saucers to hand. We. are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen.. Call' early at 'Carson ant) Cos.



FUNERAL NOTICE, THE Friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Florence, will move from their residence, Aitken Street East, on THURSDAY, the 20th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery, BAKER BROS., 11 159 Undertakers. Fr:edlander Bros. Ltd. % "I ■ E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; movers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley



[ __ Wanted. { "T^TANTKD Known Opening of Melr^Be * » Dairy, Hauipstead, will take place on Thursday, November 20th, at 3 p.m. All cordially invited. 11 1M BUEARKRS wanti-d at or.cc.,— Apply Manager, All'ord Station. 1 165 . f^i ATHOLIC Literary Society—The social j V> to be tendered to Bishop Grimes i postpnncd. The ordinary programme will be held Wedueaday evening. 11 162 LOST on Sunday —Gold Brooch. Re ward on returning to Mitchell and Turner. 11 163 I^RESH and Smoked Barracouta, also fresh Soles and all kinds of fresh fi>h by express To-night.—J. H. Jewitt, Tele phone 115. JUBT unpacked, direct from the Pub lishers — Boys' and Girls' Own Annuals, I Chums, Child's Companion, Cottager and \ Artisan, Our Little Dots ; also upwards of ! 2000 Vols., suitable tor Prizes and Presen tations. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. N.B. —Two doors south of Bank of New Zealand.' FURNITURE. —Go to Strange's for variety and best value.



Tenders Ashburlon Borough Council. riIENDERS are invited for the lease for JL the term of 3 years of Borough Re serve, part 1642, premises and paddock occupied by Mr Chas. Smithel. Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office* where Tenders will be received till & p.m. on MON DAY, the 22nd day of December* 1902. H. B. FOOKS, 11 167 Town Clerk. TENDERS TENDERS are invited for the erection i of a Fence round P. and D Dunoan's i i. Section, Wills Street. Specifications can be seen ;ifc their oflice, Ashburton. Tenders close SATURDAY, 22nd Nov. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 11 160



■ PUBLIC NOTICES. LOST, stolen, or strayed, from accom modation paddock, Cavendish Kail way Station One dark bay 3-year-old Hack, one hind and one front white foot, dished face ; small white mark on forehead. Findor rewarded on returning to J. TWEED 7, 11 152 Mt. Somers. 10s REWARD.' STRAYED from Carter's Terrace, Tin wald—One Bay Pony Mare, clipped trace high, syrs old. Anyone returning same to Henry Davis, " Adcroft," will re ceive the above rewatd. 11 166 Lauriston and Lyndhurst SPORTS.



ENTRIES CLOSE for Horse Events for the Lauriston and Lyndhurst Sports on SATURDAY, the 22nd November, with the Secretary, Lauriston Post Office, not later than 8.30 p.m. 1164 The. Rev.' G. Millar, from Milfcon. in the Bruce Electorate, WILL -address a Public Meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY Night, 21sb inst., at 8 o'clock, ou the success of No-license'in the Clutha and other phases of the Drink question. Collection. 1 158 Slassey-Marris Bicycles TO THE FEONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured J, 2, 3 in every event on the programme.



This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON. MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a jshort period 1 dozen Hiplily Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285



Coming Events Cast, Their Shadows Before, O<o to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Trade. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins Delaines, Prints, Eibbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts. Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets.



T. Bullock FOR SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To bo sold in two allotments if ao desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, OR FOR SALE. /COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in %^J Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK, Wanted, j EOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x2/ at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and 1-gd for , 100 yard lots.—Harbley Bros. 10 101 WANTED Known that we are malting . Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 255.— Habdley Bros. ' i RY HARDLEY BROS, for up-to-date |_ Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. • 9 334



TTMITATED by some, surpassed by none— JL J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 BoxesfMacks' Starch Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, GlbsSago Is, 6lbs Tapioca Is, 61bs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Kaisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2-alb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christehurch or Ashburton. EOYS' Own Annual, Chums, Bo Peep, (new volumes); Temporal Power, The I j Highway of Fate, Saveta the Fearless, Paul Kelver, The Branded Prince, A Prince of good Fellows, For a young Queen's bright Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and Jtteward Books landing from London—L'oets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods. —H. M. Jones. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Grant and Mooee. VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door, j Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, '• The Hall," East street. A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small puichases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street.



Children's Goods & Millinery A SPE CI A L;T,Y . Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR Boots, Shoes, & Footwear. Selling Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing- Everybody. Northcote * Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS.



BHEEP SHEARS ! ! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d " to 555. — G. MEDDINS, I The People's Ironmonger. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and ' better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should Just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. FISHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—H^kdlEt Bros.  10 per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market. —Carson and Co, Sole Agents. FOR Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moore. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. IH^TANTED Known-That Keer Ukos. f V are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a slb box of Suralura Tea. Come early, as there are only a j limited supply left. Don't forget —Kurr | Bkos., Burnett street | FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and , Moose. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ore and Co.



i* PECIAL VALUE in new Prints, De k3 lames, Zephyrs, figured Sateens, white and fancy Muslins, Gloves, Laces, Insertions, white Skirts, Blouses, Hosiery, Muslin and Holland Aprons, Belts, etc., just to hand at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 6 6 /Ti ET OR GIVE?" Business can be \JT done two ways. "Get "as much as possible for certain lines, or " give " as much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, J etc. i I REASONABLE Lines 2slb tins Canadian © Tomatoes lOd, 2slb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2Jib tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Grelii Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspherry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson and Co.'s. "171IEST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real ,JD good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit ; I worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars j £\) and £7, and many others. No reasonable I offei-refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Qrr j & Co. j B"'hEFFIELD Cutlery and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the j newest samples, we are selling them at i wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tancred Street. ■ < "TSTsTANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles V? Sauce 14d .per bottle, or 3a 6d per dozen ; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce 6d I par Lottie, or 5s 6d per dozen; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s Gd per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles LOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



"1 /^^/"k POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai* XU \J\J sins 6d per lb, or }21bs for 5s ' 6d; Finest New Currants 5d per lb, or 4d per lb by case.; Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, or 12lbs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin; loz bottles Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, or 4s per dozen; 2£oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s 6d per dozen; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen at Fl.b'tc^e^ Bros.* Cash Supply Stores. 66 "OOYS WILL BE BOYS."—We can _I 3 suit them. Colonial Melvxllo suits, 8s lid up; Sergo sailor do 4s lid up; 3 garment suits. Colonial tweed, 17s 6d up; sailor blouses, good washing galatea, 2s lid; Colonial tweed knickers 3s lid up, at Gib bakd's the Ready Money Draper, opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. OLE Jars Raspberry Jam Is4d; lib Jars toal Raspberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per do.^e^i by case; Layer Figs 8d per lfy pv 41b box Is lid ; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb; Finest Dates, Gd per lb, or lflb cartoons \ Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stew in a- Prunes 6d per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7id per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOdper lb, or by box 8«d, at Flet cher Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. 6O WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurbed Separator Cream in air-tight jars, 6d. "Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable.—Carson and Co., Agen.t§,



{ jr FLETCHER BROS. - I . YOU CAN BUY AT ■/ FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pound, Hi ; Vegetable Seeds that will grow .. .... 3d per packet, 3s 6d dozen Sheep Shears, 8.8 A. and T.U;S 3s 3d per pair, 3Gs per dozen Hog Barb Wire, best quality ... .. 15s per cwf; . No. 8 and 9 Steel Fencing Wire .. ... g 8 9dpercwt Raw Linseed Oil 22s fid pet drum Boiled Linseed Oil 23s fid per drum Mangel Seed—Mammoth Long Red, Orange Globe, Yellow Der lh* Gorse Seed 2s 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb p Brown Spanish Onion Seed 5s 6d per lb. Lawn Grass Seed Is 3d per lb FLETCHERS-BEOS.? TEA COMPETITION. Valuable Prizes to be given away to the Consumers of our well known Teas. Our Fourth Tea Competition closes on February 28, 1903. First prize—Handsome pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches hich valued at £6 10s. Second i me—l 4 Carrot Rolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at .£4 10s ' Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at J>3 10a. '" : " Also {numerous other Prizes. ' -



ALMONDS— s. d. Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... ... 1 2 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACID-, , Tartaric, powdered , ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ Acetic Acid — i Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 2 11 ANCHOVY PAbTE— C. and B. ... ... •„. 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM ... ... ... J 0 5 Ammonia— Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Carbonate ... .^. ... 14 BARLEY— i Pearl ... ... ... ... p 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... s£daadll BATHBRECKS ... ... 0 4 BLUESTONE 323 6d per cwt ... 0 3^ BKOSEMEAL ... ... 0 6 BLUE— Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 Keen's ... ... ... 0 10 Blacking ... ... ' ... o4£ Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 Blacklead— Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 ' Oakey's Dome ... ... o 6 Stove Polish—Zebra and Enameline 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 BORAX, Whole or Ground ... CL 8 Birdseed —' Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... " ... 0 3 Rape ... ... 0 3-1 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3a 9d,10z ... 0 3 Egg Preservative— I Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 Essences — Flavouring, C. and B. —Lemon, Al monds, Ratafia, Vanilla., Co chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 1 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz bottles ... ...0 5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ' ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— 'Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 EMERY CLOTB, sheet lid, doz 1 3 FLY PAPEB3— Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot, doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 - ... 3 0 Preserved Fish- Salmon, steak ... ' ... 1 0 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 010 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines—Best quality ... 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 „ Good,large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, small ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0,10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Bloaters ... ' ... ... 010 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 Oysters ... ... ... 0 8 CANDLES— Colonial ... ... ... 0 i\ Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6* j Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 | London Wax ... ... 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B'slO's, Price's ... 010 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 8 1 CORN FLOUR— . . I Brown's ... ... .... 0 3i Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... ... 0 3 ! Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES 5 PEGS, per doz ... 0 \\ i CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... I 0 „ ,* rope, 5d and |0 6 Candied Peel— Lemon ... ... ... 0 7 Citron ... .., ... 1 4 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron ... 0 8 Cocoauut ,dessicated ... 0 6JJ COFFEE—Blended and Ground i ob the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... lio Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... i io Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 Cocoa—Groggj's . ... l o Auslebrook'a £Lb ... ... 0 9 £lb ... ... 1 6 „ lib ... ... 2 10 Bensdorp's £lb ... ... 0 11 ■ I „ ilb c ... ... 1 9 Van Houten's, £lb ... ... Oil \Vo ... ... 1 9 lib ... ... 3 3 Fry's Homcepathic, £lb ... 0 4$ j „ . „ £lb .„ 0- 8£! „ Hb . 1 4| Vi-Cocoa 9d and , ... 1 1 | CHOCOLATE-^. Fry's Jib „, ... ... 0 5 Rountree^s, -jib ... ... 0 6 COB LIVER OIL- Quai'ts ... ...• ... 2 6 Small ... . ... 1 2 Hansen's ... ... ... 1 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Oarrawa.ys ... ... 0 8



Capers, 9d and ... ■ I*3 Curry Powder, C. arid B, - '. 011 Corks, per ddz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 FLOUB at Lowest Market Bates. Best Roller, 251b • ... 3• g 501b ... ;;; 6 8 » 100K> ... ... 120 „ 2001b ... £i 3 0 ass sjssrs ter^. Barley, per lb ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS-New Season's New Currants ... ... 0 5 New Raisins n g» New Sultanas ..." ■ "' 07* New Muscatels, Bd, Is and - " l 4 French Plums, table ... ' "j 010 „ stewing 6d and ..." 0 8 Netv Figs, Best layer, per lb ... 0 8 Cooking Figs ... # 0 7 New Preserved Ginger "" 0 8 Jars Ginger, lOd and ... 2 0 Peaches, dried ... '" q 9 Apricots ..■■ ' y ;■ 010 Apples :.. ... 0 New Dates ... '." 0 GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d 41b tin Is, 71b Is 9d, l«b 3s 3d, 281b ns 9d, 561b H 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b - ■ * tt™ 8d ' 141b 3a» 281b 5s 6d, sGlb 10 ' 6 HOPS, per lb ... . 10 Honey, per jar lOd and Is, 561b tin at 3-|d per lb. . MATCHES— Plaids ... . 0 4 250 Vestas ... .'.' '" 1 8 1000 Vestas .. . ... [" 410 Safeties, large Bd, Einall OS MlLK—Milkmaid ... . 0 7* Mustard— D.S.F., lib 1b Bd, ... ... 010 Loose ... ... ... 1 8 Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2- 0 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 ! Methylated Spirits, p6r gallon ... 6 6 I NUTS— ', Barcelona ... ... , ... q g Walnuts .... ... ""'. •0 8 Shell Almonds .... 0 10 OATMEAL—2SIb Bags "'. 4" 0 Oatina.,,per bag ... ••• j 2 OJives -l n OL— "' "• X ° Hair Oil, Gd and. ... ... 0 8 Salad, Morton's, 6dand ... 0 11 Lucca, 2s and .... ," 2 6 Adelaide ... ... ' 19 .Castor,-Morton's 5d and ... 010 PEAS—Split ... . ... 0 2 Peaineal ... ... , >#i q q Plate Powder, God^ard's ... is Polishing Taste ... ... 0 8 Patent Medicines—Pills. " Holloway's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Beecham's and Seigel's... '*' 13 Dr. William's Pink Pills ..." 2 9 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... .!! 1 8 Siegel's Syrup Is 6d and ",'. "2 9* Stcedman's Powders ... ... 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and -\ 4 0-. Sarsaparilla ,„ , 43 Tricopherous ...' ... 1 4 Benjamin Gum ... !" 1. 6 ■■ Wahoo ... >>t 2 3 Bile Beans ... \\\ j 3 Peppermint Cure ... . 1 g Extract of Malt ... ," 28 Eno's Fruit Salt ... '" 2 $ Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ...' 1 4 Limg Preserver Is and '.' 1 jl Irish Moss, Is and ... .'.'.' liq Embrocation Is 4d and. ... 211 Cuticura, soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 Doan's Pills " ... ... 2 11 Pepper— .' ' Pure White .. ... ..14 Whole. Black"' ... ... 1 -j- Ground Black ... * ... 14 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle ... 0 8 Chillies ...*.' 0 8 SOAP—ToUet 1 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... JL 3 Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... .0 8 Glycerine, £lb bars, each. ;.. 0 4 Pears' Unscented Tablets eaoh ... 0 6 » „ . „ per doz... 5 6 1 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Calverfc's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 8 „ Prickly Heat, pei bar ... 0 8 Qiyceriue and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 14 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 0 11 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, lid, 6d and ... ... 2 6 JAMS— lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 6 » „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Raspberry ... * 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 O 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 4 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 6 21b Jars Plum and Bamson ... 1 3 21b Jars Gooseberry ,„. ... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 8 Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... • 1-Q KEROSENE, per tin 4s, case ... 8-0 Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 2 g Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .". 010 LENTILS ... ... 0 3| Liquorice, per stick 6d and Sd, per lb 2 0 „ Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... ... 0 7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 macaroni" ... ... 0 Marmalade, Keilor'e lib Bd, glass ' jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... 010 Tobacco— Williams' Juno per stgck 9d, per lb 5 0 „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 8 „ Golden Eagle ; ,per stick lid 6 0 and Is 4d, per lb .... 6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 Harlequin, per stick &d, per lb 5s ... 5 6 Tongues— Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and . ... 4 3- Turpentine, per gal. 4a 6d, bottle 1 0 Tumeric, per oz .. ... 0 3



FLETCEER BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and High street, Christchurch.