CABLE NEWS.

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American Industry. Nbw'Yokk, >Tov27 Some of the members of Mr llosely's Commission declare that they received so many Rye-openers in America, that it would be difficult to convince Englishmen of the nnexacrgerated truth. -Th^y wero especially struck by th* eueosir s.Lament given to workers for invent,ons, ami nUo the wide application of labour-saving ma chinery for overcoming difficulties which are considered iosuper.able in Kngland. All American Blisaard. A.blizzard is raging in the North-Eastern States of America.. A Cornei* in Turkeys. Owing to the Trusts controlling the sup ply of turkeys in America, th« price of gobblers has increased by one quarter. Coal in E"ew York The poor of New York are paying 12J dollars a ton for anthracite coal. The Education Bill. London, November 27 Fifty Irish priests stationed in London have protested against the absence of the Nationalist members from the Education Bill debates. A Strike Leader Imprisoned Eeefe, the Chairman of the Strike Corn ■' mittee at Swansea, has been sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment for mali ciously wounding an imported workman. The German Tariff Berlin, November 28. Count yon Bulow's tariff majority em braces clerical conservatives and national liberals. His concession is regarded as quite inconsistent with his statement made in the Eeichstag on October 16th that it would affect the brewing of barley, also agricultural implements and machinery. A majority announcement that it was intended to pass the tariff en bloc enraged the social democrats, who are wasting hours. The debate was adjourned. Sir F. Lawley and Kruger. Capktown, Nov. 28 A Johannesburg deputation assured Sir E. Lawley that the decision nullifying Kruger's no rent proclamation was accentua ted by acute distress. Sir F. Lawley promised to postpone payment of interest on the bonds. He said he required clear proof ot great hardship before he would move in the mattor of rents. The Mad Mullah Expedition London, Nov. 27 A flying column relieved Bohokeh un opposed. Thirty per cent of the garrison are down with malaria. The Mullah possesses an extraordinary knowledge of British movements. New British Academy. Lord Eeay has been elected first presi dent of the new British Academy. Cable Contract. New Yobk. Nov. 28 President Roosevelt has signed a con tract with the Commercial Paoiffis- Cable Company for the cable from San Francisco to China, via , Honolulu, Guam, and the Philippines. Moselev's Commission. Moseley's Commission is specially am azed at the equipment of the American cotton mills,, which was superior to those of Lancashire. The Perils of the Pitch- Sydney, Nov 28 Two men have died this week from in juries received in the cricket field. Penalty for Breaking 1 into G-aol. Two of the men who recently broke into the Penfcridge gaol have been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment each, and the third to two years. Melbourne Train Collision A train collided with a travelling engine near the Flinders street station, and several passengers were slightly injured.

The Champion Chopper Hobakt, November 28 At the Axemen's Carnival, Thomas Petit, a Tasmanian, won the world's champion- Bbip for chopping. Curious Atmospheric Phenomenon Adelaide, November 28 In connection with the recent atmos pheric conditions, the lighthouse-keeper at Port Darwin reports that a hazy smoke ap peared on the 18th, and was still hanging fround on the 24th. At. times it rolled up like a banjc pf fog. but was perfectly dry, accompanied by a smell like that of coal smeke, or as when water is thrown on a fire. The Weather in NS.W. Sydney, November 28 A steady rain has been falling all day, and continues all over the greater part of the State, including the Darling country.

The Late Herr Krupp.

TH$ KAISEE'S ADDRESS,

London, November 29

The following correction has been cabled in reference to the Kaiser's remarks at the funeral of the late Herr Krupp. Whereas it was at first cabled that his Majesty had said that it was nothing less than murder to throw the poisoned darts of slander into his Banctum, more reliable reports state that he had in reality said :—" It wos noth ing less than murder to throw the poisoned darts of slander from the safe shelter of the editorial sanctum." ■

Fran Krupp has given three million marks to establish workmen's benefit funds in memory of her late husband.

INTERPROTINCIAL.

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~ Nor. 28 It ig rumored in the district that Jud»e. Kettle is to fee relieved of the magisterial Slid licensing work, and his duties are to be confined to the District Court, with jurisdic tion in Napier and Pahiatua as well as on this coast, Wellington, Nor. 28 TJpwarJs of 300 applications have been received by the Health Department for ad mission to the Government sanatorium for consumptives. The sanatorium will not be ready to receive the full complement of patients till next year. The "Post" understands that Judge Conolly will retire from the Bench at the end of the year. The City Council has accepted a tender from the Jarrahdale Forests and Railway Company, Limited, for a supply of upwards of five million feet of timber for paving Wellington streets. The price is J,6s 4d per hundred. The Council will ask the Westralian Government to allow an export $o pass each shipment,. . ■■ •• •■ ■■■■ 'vU-i«'.4 : <;: '■ '< ■> '■■" ')! DUNEDTN. NOV 28

The Supreme Court was engaged to-day in hearing a charge against James Murphy, a returned trooper, of stealing two rifles belonging to another returned contingen crer. After a long retirement, the jury re turned a verdict of "not guilty," and accused was discharged! ■, :» The Dunedin: :Harmrs held a ten-mile scratch »fcee, with a view of establishing a record for the colony, 1 urtil, if possible for ftftsfcraliai.' 'The <s'onditro?is were not to 6 l&vJui&ble. I£.' Murray' $on "by ten j ards from T. Bennett iri'oSmins. 92-sth sees.' A ! claim will be made to have it recognised as a N.Z, record. Christchukch, Nov. 29 The charge against Richard Post of having a^t'eiiipfed tpfalsely register, with |;h'e New Trowing Association a horse named ?^ai6^ Ro&iiiTas irFan;ey Free," anQatso pf^avihg forged and usejd- ajrecplpij for !£IG until Friday next^ pjviog to pressure of Court business,

The Newtown Election.

United Press Association —Tsy Electric t Telegraph— Copyright Wellington, Nov 28 It is stated that it is probahi.- that step* wi.l bn taken u> .[iiestion the eleniion of Mr Ijarber tor Newtown, on the grounds that si breach of the Electoral Law was committed by the comraittoe on his behalf, by issuing a leaflet on the day of the election.

The Elingaiuite Enquiry.

United Press Association —By Electric Telogrnph. Auckland, Nov. 28 The Elingunite enquiry began to-day. Tlie Crown prosecutor, in openingl, said tliera was room for serious and possibly gcave charges regarding the lifeboats, rafts, water and provisions, and the di.-lay in the launching of the boats. Captain Atwood deposed that the patent log fouled on Saturday afternoon, showing 40 miles instead of 48, but was corrected immediately. The weather was clear at noon on Saturday, and the ship steamed full speed (12 knots) till 0 a.m. on Sunday at noon, when she was two or three miles out of her po3ition to the northward. Captain Atwood attributed this to bad steering rather than to oceim currents. Captain Atwood further suid he believed the beakers were kept full of water. There were no compasses in the boats. Each boat had a lantern. Started to provision the boats just after she struck. He made a true course that should have taken him six or seven miles south of the Kings. Just before the vessel struck he saw breakers on the port bow. Eushed to the telegraph and rung "full speed astern." Ordered the helm hard aport. Eang three or four times. The telegraph responded from below to his first ring, but t the engines did not seem to be in motion. He rang again. Scott, the third officer, came on the bridge and repor ted that the engines would not move. Witness said "It is too late." The ship was broadside on the rocks. Told Scott to instruct the Chief Engineer to bring all on deck, and to save themselves. Did not know why the engines did not move. Had the engines reversed when the first order was given the ship would then have escaped. The fourth engineer was on duty at the time, and the rooks were about two ship's length away when he saw the breakers. Four of the boats had not been swung since lie was on the ship. Had boat-drill freely before the wreck. Had never seen the raf I s disturbed since he had been on the ship, though there was water in the beakers on the raft.

Captain Atwood, continuing his evidence, said there were ample lifebelts for all when they started. They put provisions iv the boats just after tho boats struck There was no special in?pection of the boats by himself to see that they were properly pro visioned. All the boats were out within a quarter of an hour. The minimum time in ordinary circumstances, would bo four minutes. There wns some difficulty in getting the boats on vbo port side lauuehed owing to the heavy list. Witness ascribed the caused of the casualty to the northeast set which deflected him from his proper course. It was an exceptionally strong set, and he must have deflected five or six miles. The current he experienced was an unknown current. After further evidence, witness stated if placed in the same position to morrow he did not think he would go so far as he did, or would perhaps go outside the Kings altogether. Che Court then adjourned. Auckland, November 29 At the Elingamite enquiry yesterday, Atwood stated that the last occasion when he ordered the engines to be reversed was before leaving Sydney on the last trip. The order was then readily responded to. In the previous report it was exactly con trary, having been erroneously stated.

The Otago Show.

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DUNEDIN, NOV 28

The Otago A. and P. Society's Summer Show was brought to a successful close to-day. There was a large attendance, and though the gate takings indicate a slight decrease on la-it year, yet with the revenue from the grand stand and from other sources the financial results are better. The gate takings totalled .£459 for two days. Tlie weather was fine but threatening. There was a fine display of draught horses. W. Gardiner's Cedric the Saxon won the championship, while Reid and Fleming's Lady Victoria secured the championship for "mares. James Patrick secured the special prise for most points. Casket was 1 the only thoroughbred exhibited. Hack neys and ponies were good classes. James Patrick took the first prize for the b<?st mounted infantry horse. Miss Button won the jumping event. The stock riders' race was won by J. O'Connell, M. Wood second, and in the wood chopping competition P. O'Sullivan was the winner. Referring to Mr Jas. Stringfellow's ex hibits of inbred-halfbred sheep, the " Otago Daily Times " says ; —The inbred-halfbred sheen are an interesting section, arid again Mr Stringfellow, of Chertsey, is the princi pal exhibitor. All of the sheep are good representatives ©f this useful wool and mutton sheep. ... Mr Stringfellow commenced to establish the breed in 1888, and up till two years ago he did not go outside his own flock for rams to breed from. He began with a Lincoln-merino cross, and has bred from the progeny pretty well ever since. The result is a serviceable sheep for both mutton and wool and the type is now fairly well established.

The Parliamentary Steeple chase

(By our Spouting Correspondent.)

The above race came off last Tuesday, and resulted, as I predicted, in a good race between Old Jack and the Novice. Although the head trainer was unable to come down to supervise the preparations of Old Jack, iv passing through he gave the local trainer some valuable tips, strongly advising him to keep the Domine going, and to start him. The astuteness of'thfs' move was seen later on^ The race may be very shortly described. All four competitors came to the starting post; Ellesmei'e Jack, nominated by Messrs Tyed Hous and Co., and ridden by Con— Tinuence.

The Domine, nominated by Topp Lyner and Co., and ridden by No-Chance.

The Novice, nominated by Messrs Pro gress and stability, and ridden by Turning TyVd. 'I'h • w-jlutect, nominated by Messrs Four- Lawne, Hope and Co., and ridden by F.E.W., TiMy.

When the flag went down the first three got away to an even start, the Architect being left star-gazing at the post, Old Jack on the outside at once making play. The jockey of the Domine carried out his in structions to the letter, and jammed the Novice against !the rails \iatil past prohibi tion corner.l The Novice then got clear and sailed after Old Jack, who now had a tre mendous tead, for though the Novice rapidly closed the gap, he could not get up, Old Jack coming in hard held, the Novice a good second, the Domine distanced. There was not much enthusiasm over the win, it; being felt that had tho Novice had a clear run he could not have lost, but having both the Wellington stable and Messrs T'opp Lyner, (although Old Jack ran a good race) to contend against, the task :eet him was too formidable. ■ However, his friends are very well satisfied, and are prepared to make it straight out mateh 1 between him and Old Jack-for any time'the friends of' the latter like to name. 'But'it is improbable that Old Jack will race again, as in all likelihood the head trainer will turn him out in the upper paddock by the time the'ra_ce for the neit purse comes round.

1 Seventy-two" sections in the township $f 1 Soiith Rakaia will be oifered for'sal*} by j public aucUfon by''the Grown Lands Com, ---! jnissicner at the Court-house, Rakaia, on ! Thursday, December Uth,

Charge of Murder.

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Napikb, Nov. "28

T. F. Moor*l, chemist of Waipawa, and his hou^kfeper, M-iry Aim Mills, both aged aboutsixty-01 y'lfc, were charged at thrt Magistrate's Court to-day with the | murder of one Loilie A nee) I, aged twenty i eight, who was found dead in Moore's shop ou October iJOth last. Evidence was led for the Crown to show that the young woman Ancell, who was employed &3 bookkeeper in the Clarendon Hotel, Napier, had left ! town with the intention of jp ng- t>i "VVol ; lington, but broke her ournay al; Waipawa, ! wlioi'n sli«j cvl^d at Moore's shop, saying ! she was ill. Su v!.qy<|Utsntly sho was found I dead iv his dontal surgery. The Crown's : case was that an ill«.ra! operation h:i>l buen performed on the debased, r.' 3sul'i';g in her sudden ckath. under cross examina ti'm n witness for the prosecution admitted that deceased had intimated to her that she had procured instruments from a chemist at Wellington, which she had used in Napier, and that on the morning she left Napier she felt so unwell that she thought she would die. Medical evidence c lied by the Crown was to the effect that the appearance of the girl after a post mortem examination had been held was consistent with a certain kind of process followed in the performance of an illegal operation. The evidence was not concluded when the court rose.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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' Beceived November 29th, 9.31 a.m. Russia's Mercantile Marine . St Petersburg Nov. 28 Russia is establishing a Mercantile Marine Department, and is assisting the new Steam ship Companies with loans for construction and subsidies. Strike of French Sailors Pahis, Nov. 28 Tho naval reservists and raarshalls of the French oiews generally have struck for an advance of wages for work ashore. This has seriously interfered with the departure of steamers, including the Armand Jjehil for Australia, which is delayed. The crews of two French torpedo boats deserted, alleging ill-treatment, insults, and bad food. Fran Krupp's G-enerosity- BiiKLiN, Nov. 28 Prau Krupp has given another million marks for the general benefit of the town of Essen. Catastrophe on lak 3 Erie. New Yoke, November 28. An American steamer foundered in a gale on Lake Erie, and the crew of fifceen were drowned. A Big* Cattle Ranch. An American syndicate has purchased 400 square miles in the vicinity of Elpaso, Toxas, for a cattle ranch, spending four mil lion stei'ling. A Monster Ghm. A sixteen inch gun, weighing 130 tons, with twenty-one mile range, is being erect ed at Sandy Hook, costing ,£26,000. Mormons Increasing 1, The membership of the Mormons has | more than doubled during the last decade.

AUSTRALIAN

United Press Association — Hy Electric Telegraph—Copy right Received Nov. 29, 10.G a.m. The Drought legislation. Sydnky, Nov. 29 The Premier forwarded tho drought resolutions to Sir E. Barton, calling special attention to those dealing with the remis sion of duties. He is also communicating with the Queensland Premier, who has promised to bring similar resolutions before his Parliament. iDKLAIDE, NOV. 29 The Premier, addressing a meeting, said he did not thiuk it was fully realised what was meant by New S6uth Wales asking to suspend the fodder duties. If the Fede ral Government assumed these powers, the Executive of any b'tate might suspend the duties, which meant that tho Federal com pact was a fame, and the sooner Federation was ended the better. They must stand tip for the State rights. The President of the Chamber of Commerce, endorsing the Premier's remarks, asked him to take steps to further urge the establishment of a proper judiciary in order to prevent their illegal acts. Eeceived Nov. 29, 10.18 a.m. Income Tax Hobabt, November 29 The Council passed the Income tax Bill through all its stages. Smallpox. Fbermantle, Nov. 29 The steamer Vieledelacoitat was quaran tined Qwing to a case of smallpox during the vogage. The patient was lauded at Colombo.

New Zealand's Prosperity.

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Eeceived 29th, 11.19 a.m

Sydney, Nov. 29

The " Daily Telegraph" publishes a leader appreciating New Zealand's pros perity. It says in substantial respects she progresses a pace, and instances the large increases in the export of butter. The explanation of the development is that the Government in the good times has been as wisely as ofen as it was badly administered. Good Government set in under Sir Harry Atkinson. Since the latter put the country's house in order it never looked back. In saying this, there is no desire to disparage the present Government or tjuestion Mr Sgddon's striking ability in employing his opportunities to modernise social legislation, but simply to assert an historical fact. New Zealand's prosperity dates from the inauguration of retrench ment.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Associaiion —By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov. 29 The Premier has accepted the post of patron of the fund being raised in Great Britain for the relief of loyalists who suf fered by the South African War, and he has undertaken to further the movement in this colony. The Secretary of the South African International Peace Exhibition, writing to Mr Seddon, expresses a hope that the report is- true that he intends to take up political work in South' Africa, and says that the country and Mr Seddon have a great future before them. Tijiaru, November 29 It is rumoured that the Geraldine elec tion may be upset, on the ground that the successful candidate's committee gave a ball on the night of the election.

LOCAL OPTION POLL.

United Press Association—By Electric ■ " ' • " Tjalegraph'. " ' ■ XNVERdA^GII,^, Nov 28. 4- scrutiny pf the, Invercargill roll and licensing poll papers shows that the carry ing of no license was lost by eight and two-fifths votes only.

Dunedin, November 29 Prohibition is carried in Matauxa b,y 44 vptes. There is lively to be litigation ris. tfi EyUegediuforraaHtiesa^t^G poll. '■ ■° ' " l " ' Timaru, Nov. 29

The result of the licensing poll here was Officially announced yesterday as being in 1 favour of reduction by 7 votes, but to-day ! the result has been challenged, and there is to be a re-count of the votes.

Mining.

I DUNEDIN, NOV 29 Returns-Charlfcon Creek ISoz; Enter prise I. 220z ;3nwt2lgrs: Mullor Junction 550z; Pactolus J. 38oz 7dwtj Leviathan 1907. 6dwfc lOrs: Great Woodstock Boz 3.i\vt; Wftiinnmu 31oz 14dwfc; Mystery Flat 9oz lOdwt.

Sporting.

TAKAPUNA R.vCES.

Taku-unalUcecourse, Nov. 29 The weal her is windy and the attendance fair for t,he Taka^una Spring meeting-, h'e sults :— Trial Handicap — Marshall Soult 1, Eoiiphc'.f, 2, Greeu aad Gold 3. All started. Won easily -Dividends M 10s 6d £1 ss. 11 tie—Desdemoua 1, Stibbing ton 2, Te Aroha 3. The only starters. Dividends, .£1 6s iosidf, and £1 13s out side. St. Andrews Handicap—Formula J, Ma- j tamata-Hareke 2, K>.meo 3. All started. Dividends, Inside M 8s 6d and ill 16a; j outside, £7 3s and 19s 6d. I

Eesult op Polls.—The official result of the polls for the election of a member, and tbe local option poll, appears in another column. The iigures are as under : —For member—McLachlan, John, 2132; Stud holme, John, jun., 1693; Brock, Wm., 783; Ager, Albert, 60. Local option— For continuance 1730, for reduction 2499, for no-license 2878. The total number of votes cast was 4627, and the majority for no-license is therefore tnree-fifths with 101 to spare. 11 is expected that an attempt will be made to upset the election on the grounds of illegal erasure from rolls, voting I y minors, pluial roting, and impersonation.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : . SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1902



I Wan ted. BAPTI.ST Church, To-morrow.—Mr P. •lenkin will preach morning and evening. Subjects—Morning : ' !he King's Ministers"; evening, " Baptism." II iiß4 TpKIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Ash -Sl burton. Morning and Evening ; ' hanksgiving Service at night. Seafield, afternoon at 3, Key. E. Kaine. 11 28J BAKING Square Wesleyan Church. Preachers To-morrow—Morning, Mr Grayburn ; Evening, R«v T. Fee. It 287 Won't yer Lawn Mower Mow ver Lawn ? '^END it to G. H. CARSON, Eclipse Cycle Works. All work guaranteed. Mowers sent for and returned same day. I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvenile Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christmas present.—G-. H. j Cabson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. I HAVE for Sale the following second | hand Bicycles - Gent's Victor, 26in. £>7; Gent's Zealandia, 23in., £8; Gent's Zpalandia, 2lin., J25 ss, Gent's Hummer, 24m., £'•">; Gent's Premier, 24in., ,£ls; Gent's Greyhouud, 24in., £b. - Eclipse Co. FOE SALE-Powl Netting, 36 xsTafc 2d per yard for 50 yards, and If d for 100 yard lots.-—Harbley Bros. 10 101 WANTED KNOWN. T> SJSTEURISEI) Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN ®LSEN. .v.Z. Loan & iv,ercaritile Agency Co., Lmiite-1 RAKAIA SALE. THURSDAY, Docembor 4th, 19C2. QP E CIA L E NTRY r—y Account of Messrs Davies and Steele, Hororat.i, — O YOUNG DRAUGHT HORSES, j O thoroughly sound, and good in all | kinds of farm work. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Ltd. E. G. STAVELEY, Manager. II 282 C. E. CALCUTT, Auctioneer. National Mortgage & Agency Company, TiNWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, December 2. -i f\f\ PRIME FAT WETHERS. AAsXJr pjt* PRIME FAT EWES. 6 €> "1 K(\ FORWARD WETHERS. Further entries solicited. Also for private sale—Lines of Store Sheep and Cattle of all descriptions. 11. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. 11 280 A. HEWSOX, Stock Ager.t. , Public notices i /"^AME to Hackthorne, MONDAY, 24th ' instv, Young Biack and White SHEEP DOG. Owner can have same on paying ex penses. 11 281 THOS. HARRISON, i Ashburton High- School nrVHE Hoard of Governors offer 12 En- JL trance Scholarships entitling the hol ders to two years' free education in the High School. Candidates must be bona fide residents in the Ashburton county, and under 14 years of age on December 31st 1902. The Examination, which takes place in the High School on December sth and 6th, will cover the ordinary Public School Stan dard work. Notice of intention to sit must reach the Secretary on or before December Ist, 1902. CHARLES BRADDELL, 11 248 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY SCHOOLS SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP. ENTRIES close for the above with the Secretary of the above Sports As sociation, on WEDNESDAY, December 3, 1902. The special examination will take place at the High School on December sth and Gth. C. CAMPBELL, Care D. Thomas, 11 258 Hon Secretary. United Thanksgiving Meeting A UNITED Thanksgiving Meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on SUNDAY Evening at 8.15. Bring yqur Sanlcey books. '_ _/_ _\ !ij^? RAKAIA SPORTS & RACES. "T&TOMINATIONS close for horse events J3I at the Library on MOM DAY, December Ist, at 8.30 p.m. For full particulars see ' N.Z. Referee/ of November 19, and posters. 11 277 M. J. LIDDY, Secretary. Ashburton G-as, Coal, & Coke Company, Limited, "VTOTICE is hereby given that an Extra _L^l ordinary General Meeting of Share? holders will be held in the Company's Office, Tanc'r'eicl Street, Asliburton, on MONDAY^ D^cenibev Bth, 1902, at 4 o'clock p.m., wben iUe following Resolution will be submitted for the approval of Shareholders. RESOLUTION. That the capital of the Company be in creased from £IO,OGO to <g15,0'00 by the issue of 1000 new shares of £b each. The capital so raised by the creation of the new shares shall be considered as part of the Original Capital, and shall be subject to the same provisions in all respocts,"whether with reference to the payment of calls or the forfeiture of Shares on' non-payment of'calls or otherwise, as if it had bsen par^; of the Original Capital. The above Resolution, if passed, will be submitted for confirmation at a Subsequent Meeting to be held at the same place ou MONDAY, December 22nd, 1902, at 4 o'clock p.m., and of which proposed meet ing notice is hereby given. By Order of the Directors. A. PrLBROW, Secretary. Ashburton, Nov. 29th, 1902. 11 278 ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen. Call early at Carson and Cos.



David Thomas CLEARING SALE HINDS. FRIDAY, December 5, 1902. ME D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, a3 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 Horses 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 Chaff cutter, Blacksmith's Tool?, Bellows and Anvil, Harness and Covers, and a large quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 11 151 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Saturday, Decebmer 6th, 1902 MR D.THOMAS, in conjunction with Mr b\ Forriman, has received in structions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction, as above :— Town Lot 71, containing 37 Perches, front ing on Graham and McMurdo Streets, Tin wald, together with comfortable Cottage thereon. Sale at 1.45 p.m. . D. THOMAS, 11 262 Auctioneer,. SATURDAY, December~6th, 1902. Cottage and Section, near the Town Belt. ME D. THOMAS will offer by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the jtbose date, ou account of Mr G. Helings, his pro perty just ofi the North-West Town Belt,— Being Lot 12, containing £ Acre, with 4-roomed Cottage and Scullery, etc, there on, surrounded by well-kept garden. Also Building Site immediately opposite, being Lot 8, containing 38 Perches. It is well situated, only about five chains from the Town Belt. Having [purchnsed another property is the reason of his selling Inspection invited.—Terms at Sale. Note time -1.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 11 2.86 Auctioneer. TINWALD PEaSBYTERIAN CHUBCH. ANNUAL TEA MEETING. IN Oddfellows' Hall, Tinwald, on Thursday, December 4th, 1902 Tea at 5.30. Public Meeting at 8. Tickats, Is 6d; Children, Half-price. 11_279 ODDFELLOW S' HALL, Ash burton. Friday, December sth, 1902. Complimentary Concert to Mr Llewellyn Owen, previous to his departure for Germany. Committee—Mesdames Donald McLean. Denshire, and A. Dee; Messrs J. Snodgrass* i J. Gillies, J. Dawson and F. Curtis. j Musical Director—Mr J. Gillies. i Treasurer—Mr J. Coath. ■ HORACE A. GATES, ) Joint i E. MANCHESTER, { Secretaries ' Tickets (reserved) 3s, second 2s, back 1 s. Box plan at H. M. Jones', East Street. II 2(35 NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their \.NEW MODES COSTUMES and'*Millmery for the coming Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have our attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots ior BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Ladies and Childrens Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, made in latest style and nicely finished, to be sold | far below usual price. We excel in Ladies Underclqthing ' * and Corsets of all makes, L.acs Collars, Collarettes, and Fancy Fronts, Ladies Black Beaded and Sequin Belts (Quite New) Our usual nice Assortment of CHRIS T MAS CARD S. To The Gentlemen. Kindly give us a call for your Xnias Suit; made to measure, we will pleasg you. Also on hand—A new'lot of choice 4naPfcS in Collars and very'Pietty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Suits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost a. s we (as. pre, yjousry advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws. Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all, NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, THE CORNER,



Government Notices. Declaration of Licensing Poll in the District, LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBUR- I TON. IN pursuance of " The Aicoholio Liquors Sale Control Act Amendment A.'t, 1895," I hereby give public notice ot the result of the Local Option Poll taken under the provisions of the said Jet. . NUMBER OF VOTES RECORDED. That the number of Licenses exist ing in the district continue ... 1730 That the number of Licenses exist ing in the district be reduced ... 2499 That No License be granted in the d;sirict ,„ 2878 The total number of voters whose votes were recorded at the poll was 4627, and, as the number of votes recorded in favour of the proposal that No-licenses be granted : in the District is not less than three-fifths ! of the total number of voters as aforesaid, I I hereby declare such proposal be carried, j Dated this 29th day of November, 1902. T. W. TAYLEB, II 289 Eeturning Officer. Electoral District of Asli burton. I THOMAS WILLTAM TAYLOR, Re a turning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that the following- is the number of votes received by each candidate at the poll taken on the 25th day of NOVEMBER, 1902. McLACHLAN, JOHN 2132 ! STUDHOLME, JOHN (junr.) ... 1693 BROCK, WILLIAM. ... .... 783 AGER, ALBERT , ... ... 60 And I therefore declare John McLaohlan \ to be duly elected to serve as Member of i the House of Representatives of the Colony I of New Zealand and for the Electoral Dis- J trict of Ashburton. > T. W. TAYLER, j Returning Officer. ! Ashburton, 29th November, 1902. j 11 28S Ft edlancier i.ros Ltd. HflaYt QJ? "¥H A TT2? THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903, OUR NEXT HOR&E FAIR Will ;be [held on the above date, for which we shall be pleased to receive, entries. FRIEDLiNDER BKOS. Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. Wanted, WANTED- A Boy to learn painting trade. A good job for a good boy. —Apply B. J. A.GF.E. ' 11 289 WANTED KNOWN.-That I have all I kinds of Annuals, Dahlias, etc., etc, for sale.—Jas. Porter, Nurseryman, Alienton. 11—233 "PROHIBITION Carried.—J. Stage still _EL carrying his Brushes round to sweep Chimneys. Tomato Plants for sale. Orders e/o Kerr Bros., Burnett street. 11 28(5 "I" OST or stolen from the Arcade on j JU Saturday night, Nov. 23rd, Gent's. Bicycle, Eclipse No. 3880. Anyone giving informal K>n that will lead to recovery of same will be rewarded. 11 251 ERESH Whitebait; also Fresh Crayfish, and all kinds of Fresh Fish at—J. H. J kwitt's, Telephone 115 EOR SALE —Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Bros. HgTgTANTED KNOWN : Fine lot of Ladies ¥ V Umbrellas (English samples, no two alike) Is lid to 93 Id, just one third li-s-.s than regular prices. Ladies' Under Vests 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, Is 3d, Is fid. Special purchase of Duchess Sets, Toilet Mats, Bru-h and Comb Bags, Night Dress Cases, choice goods, and exceptional value. Washing Delaines sd, usually 7»d. For rock bottom value all ro..nd, try the R'ady Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. KEROSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s per case. 251bs Oatmeal 4s. Sago, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2d per lb. New Christmas Fruits and new season's Teas just landed, at Cakson and Co.'s, ! Tancred street. A7ERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at I one shilling a pair, showing at the door. I Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, j Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting j tip 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 i by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound ; allowed to all cash buyers of niuepence ! worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, ] East street. SEASONABLE Lines 2|lb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2^lb tins Californian I Fruits Bd, 2.|lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins ! Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, ' Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam I Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson { and Co.'s. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We hay© opened up Ashburton, Woollen Mill? Hosiery and Blankets,, vhjcb, compare very favourably with' other w&^pa fox quality a,nd price.—CfoA^T ak,p MQQWfr A NlßßLE.—Bought a.fc a sacrifice and now clearing at 5s in the £ off the regular prices. ' Men's Tweed Trousers 6a lid, 8s 6d, 9s lid, 10s 9d, Us 6d, 12s 6d. Also 62 pairs of fancy worsted Trousers 9s lid and lCs 6d, usually 13s 9d. and 15s; men's Colonial suits from, 81«». $ur Oamaru tweed suits at S'fs 6'd and superior Serge (guaranteed Indigo dye) at 39s 6d are real eye openers. See them at E. Gibbard's, i Tancred Street, opposite Arcnde. BOYS' Own Annual, Chumq, Bo Peep, (new volumes); TamporiVPower, The Highway of Fa^e, Sayeta the Fearless, Paul i Kelver, The Branded Brince, A Prince of > good Fellows, For a young Queer's bright Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and Keward Books landing from London—Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods.—-H, M, Jones. TO OWNERS "OF PHONOGRAPHS OR GRAPHOPHONES. WE have just unpacked 200. »>£ tha New Moulded Co,l^mbja Records. A very fine seleciioa, astonishingly loud and clpar, Come early and get a good pick, A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. QHEFFIELD Cutlery and" Electro~Plate kJ Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling them at • wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tuucred : Street, -■ •• ■*>;. v , .. '.-. » ■.*



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' FLETCPER BROS. • Cash Supply Storey, East t - 'burton, and High street, Chn^