have a drink on occasion, when he feels like it, or two if he feels so inclined. This may be unfair of him, and unfairer still ■when he laughs cheerfully at " the drug in the cup," and will not be persuaded tbat he is walking on:the brink of a precipice. This irritating individual, the Moderate, did not need education cr persuasion to lot liquor alone. But while indifferent as to his personal welfare, in eonsequereo of his own strength of will, he strives to assist his less fortunate kinsman, and in so doing, Bounds the death-knell to his own liberty of action. In accord with the wii?h«s of :; progressive people, the Alcoholic Liquor- Sale Control Act, of 1895, resulted. This Act was a peace-offering to that section of the community who have no real objection to the existence of alcoholic liquor any more than tbey have any objection to the exis tence of any other article, that, if abusud, will tend to shorten life or cause unhnppi ness to the human family, but who wish to - do away with all the evils connected with the liquor traffic. But their hopes have not been realised; They are satisfied that the liquor trade as administered under the . present Licensing Act is a fraud and a delusion, and is not administered for the best interests of the peopje of New Zealand. In fact, it is such a glaring conglomeration of inconsistencies and injustices that there is scarcely a redeeming feature in it. The Moderate naturally revolts. He wants the evils connected with the trade, and the sad features exhibited by the weaker members j of society, dealt with in a satisfactory man ner, that the prospects of the risiug genera tion may be safeguarded, and in order to i attain this end, a sacrifice had to be made, j and he sacrificed his own liberty for at least three years, in order to gain legislation suitable to the spirit of the age. Whether this object will be attained or not is a matter for conjeoture. It is possible to legislate too far. It must not be supposed tb.it we can setup a Democracy, and per suade ourselves that the tides will rise and the moon set, and human nature bend at the bidding of the omnipotent Majority. We must not fondly conceive that a ballot is sacred and an election the ascent of Sinai, and a resolution of parliament the voice of Jehovah. Nor must we imagine that we can legislate cubits to our stature, or make men drink or not drink by Act of Parlia ment. We must only expect what is reason ably within the realms of possibility. It remains now for the Government to come to the rescue, and legislate up to public opinion, failing which, the great god, Majo rifcy, will find itself-involved in a civil strife, wherein the manly virtues will be trampled down, and the meaner vices flourish, on either side. That kiudly feeling of the Moderate man towards the temperance movement, (whioh has proved ifcs main strength), will be completely estranged The Progressive Party in the new Parlia ment will doubtless grasp the situation, and prevail on the Government. The idea of State control or nationalisation is the merest bunkum, for will the man of ordi nary intelligence arguo that the "Railway Refreshment Booms, (which are units of State control), are any batter than the ordi nary hotel under proprietary control. The chief suggestions urged by the Mode rates are: — One hotel to every 1000 adult population; inspection of all liquor ; abolition of barmaids; early closing of hotels (say 10 p.m.); closing of hotels on half-holidays; no person under 21 years of age to be served with liquor, nor to any person showing signs of intoxication; all bars shall keep tea, coffee, and cocoa at all times, to be sold at a reasonable rute; all persons drinking at bars to pay for their own driok j all liquor to be sold over the bar, no liquor to be sold for consumption off the premises (a protection for supplying liquor to "prohibits "); Clubs to be subject to the provisions of the licensing laws. These are the chief suggestions of the Moderate Party, and if a Biil were circulated embodying the above and public meetings held, I feel sure a large number would endeavour to strengt hen the hands of the Government in an honest endeavour to solve another social problem, and if an Act were passed to super sede all previous licensing laws, which in cludes the three proposals now submitted to electors, there "will be less head scratch ing after the next Local Option Poll.—l am, etc., ! Pax.

THE BELT FOOTPATH,

to the editor. Sib, — To change the subject, may I sug gest for discussion the desirability of as phalting the footpath from the Belt to the saleyards corner. The path is under the control of the Hampstead Town Board, but Ido not suggest that it should bear the whole cost. The bodies and corporations who use it might fairly be asked to bear a share. The Agricultural and Pastoral As sociation, the Saleyards Company, the Ceme tery Board, Wakanui and Upper Ashburton Eoad Boards, and the County Council might all freely contribute, as^their constitutents and ratepayers use it more than Hampstead residents.—l am, etc., Ratepayer.

The Elingamite Enquiry.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Auckland, Dec. 1

At the Elingamite inquiry, Burkitt stated that he had been chief officer ef the Elingamite since April or May last. The vessel had not been surveyed since. The survey consisted as far as he was concerned ' in an examination of the deck and boats. No external inspection beyond that was made by himself and the Captain. Witness personally examined the boats and equip ment on the last trip from Auckland to Sydney in October. The whole of the equipment was correct and in good order. Saw that everything was up to requirements. Had not made a detailed inspection of the boats since October, but had seen all -with covers off when the carpenter was attending them. Inspected j;he rafts in October, when all were sound a-nd in good order, and the equipment was correct. It was not customary to keep compasses in the boats. They were in a box on the bridge. Was trying to get them out when he was washed overboard. The proper equipment for a boat was oars, rowlock, sails, beaker and water, lamp vegetable oil, tin of oil for lamp, rudder, tiller, two painters and hatchet. Boat drill took place twice nvery trip. Witness was relieved when the ship struck. Heard the telegraph ring " full speed astern." Went on deck and saw a rock on port side. Heard no bumping previously but shortly after he got on deck the steamer grated. He believed it was on the port bilge forward; the stern was not right up to the rocks. Had not asked the opinion of engineers as to why the engines did not move. It never occurred to him a feasible supposition that the propeller was fast on the rocks. There were no provisions in the boats but water. He tried to get the compasses into the boat but they were washed away. He described the launching of various boats. In regard to the missing boat he said that the third officer was taking her round the bow, but in the afternoon he saw a boat which musj; have been this boat two or three, miles ahead of him. He could not account 1 for the beaker in the raft being 4mpty, but it might have been capsized when the raft was lannched. His idea was to launch the boats first and got the people in before thinking about provisions. Edward Allen, donkeyman, said that about 10.40 a.m. on the day of the wreck he saw a black backwash on the starboard aide. This indicated nearness to land. To bis mind he saw land not half a ship's length from amidships, find she was broad side on to land about half a minute later. He heard the look-out man ring " Breakers ahead" and half a minute later the ship went on to the land. Witness saw two women washed off the deck after the boats were launched, but could not say whether they were picked up ott not. Ihe inquiry was then adjourned.

Lord Milner Thrown from His Morse.

Ca?eeowu, December 1 liord Milner, while at Harrismith was threwn from his horse, and received slight injuries,

The Weather.

After some days of variable weather, during which the thermometer has ranged from 49 to 75 degrees, rain began about ten o'clock last night, and continued more or less heavily until this afternoon. There wus a Uavy iall of snow on the ranges during the night?-It is paid that there has not been such a peculiar season for very many years. "We are now only three weeks from the average midsummer day, and yet most people to-dny had fires burning.

Dunedin was yesterday viaited by terrific peals of thunder, followed by torrent* of rain. At Port Chalmers the thunder shook the houses similar to an earthquake. The wires in the chief clerk's office at the rail way station were struck by lightning aud took fire. Fortunately in was not a wooden building, or serious damage would probably have been dune.

General Election Returns.

United Press Association—By Elaetric Telegraph. Dunrbin, December 1 The official declaration of the result of [ the poll in Ducedin City, slightly increases the voting as follows:—Bedford 10.0S8, Miller 9396, Arnold 8393, Barclay 7072, Chisholm 461.8. Local option—Continuance 7269, reduction 8037, no-licens6 8578, voters 17,240. Reduction carried.

Hawera, Dec. 1 The official declaration of the poll for Hawera is as follows.—Major 2233, McGuire 2212. Licensing — Continuance 2112, reduction 1650, no license 2133.

Socialistic Germany.

United Press Association—Hy Kleetnc Telegraph.—Copy right Berlin, Nov. 30 The prosecution of the newspaper " Vor wrects" for libel haß begun. The editor alleges that the statement respecting Krupp is absolutely true. He complains that the Kaiser is prejudicing the case. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a German painter named Christian Allers, resident at Capri, for offences he falsely attributed to Krupp. Allers has disap peared.

The Kaiser, in inaugurating a Hall of Fame at Gerlitz, said that the present generation was less sensible of its obliga tions to continue the unification of the Fatherland, the freedom of the individual and the conditional subordination of the whole. He wished the German people to have freedom of thought and of religion, but not freedom to govern badly at will.

Charge of Murder.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Napier, Dec. 1

The hearing of the case against T. F. Moore and Mary Ann Mills, for the murder of Lottie Ancell at "Waipawa on October 30th, was concluded to-day, both accused being committed for trial.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, December 2. Messrs Bagnell Bros.' box-making mill plant, etc, at Freamans Bay was totally de stroyed by fire. The cause is unknown. The total value of the mill plant on the books was £6000, of which .£3200 was in sured in the N. Z. Company. Messrs Bag nell Bros did a very large trade in supply ing butter boxes for the whole province. Wellington, Dec. 2. The reducedxable rate of 3s per word to Great Britain and Europe applies to mes sages sent by the Eastern Extension Com pany's route as well as to those via the Pacific The Press rate will be one shilling to Britain.

The action in which Mr E. G. Jellicoe sought to recover .£5Ol damages from Mr Hasalden, S.M., for alleged malicious and false utterances while acting as Commission er in the prison enquiry, has been settled. Mr Haselden has expressed regret that the words used should have been capable of the interpretation put on them by Mr Jellicoe, and which was not intended. Mr Haselden pays ten guineas costs. Christchurcii, Dec. 2

At an inquest at Oxford concerning the death af Alice Peters, eight years of age, who resided with her grandmother, the jury returned a verdict that th.9 conduct of the child's father was " reprehensible and de serving severe sensure." When the child was taken ill the grandmother wrote. to the father, who resided a short distance away, asking him to send for medical aid. He did not do so, neither did he visit the child himself. GrEYMOUTH, Dec. 2

Tli6 temperance party have decided to form abranch of the New Zealand Alliance here. A committee has also been appointed to support the police in the maintenfince of the law in regard to licensing matters. Dunedin, Dec. 2

Mr Bedford was entertained last night by the members of his committee and ad mirers, who presented him with a gold watch suitably inscribed and a chain in recognition of his position on the poll aa senior member. He said there was nothing in the report that he and his colleagues would be unable to work together for the common good of the community.

Sir Joseph Ward told a City Council deputation that the Government had no in tention of disturbing the present duty on kerqsine.

The Rev. W. Hay, o£ Granton-on-Spey, North Scotland, has been appointed Baptist minister at Diraedin. He arrives here early in the new year. Invercargill, Dec. 2 In the Supreme Court William Dubery, aged 18, a recent arrival from London, was sentenced to three months for house break ing. Thomas Alexander McDonald, aged 23, for two similar offences was sentenced to nine months imprisonment.

THE LOCAL OPTION POLL

Dunedin, December 2

The licensed victuallers of Port Chalmers have demanded a re-count, and have made the necessary deposit. Three prominent Dunedin lawyers have been retained on their behalf, with a view to future proceed ings to test the validity of the poll. Blenheim, Deo. 2

The following are the complete local local option returns :—Continuance, 2303; reduction, 1671; no-license, 1869.

Sporting.

FEILDING RICES.

Feilding, December. I. Concluding results, first day: — Spring Hurdles—Eclair 1, Waiwera 2, Cobra 3. All started. Dividends —£» 14s and 18s.

Wattuna Hurdles —Roer 1, In the Van 2, Waitohi 3. All started. Dividends—s2 19s and £1 19s.

Kiwitka Stakes—Oingo 1, Convoy 2 Marianthus 3, Scratched — Halberdier, Field Battery, Anchorite, Spun Gold. Dividends—£3 14s and 19s.

Fitzro? Flying—Mussel 1, Rajah 2> Opaeae 3. All started. Dividends— £s 14s and 15s.

SECOND DAY.

Fmlding, Dec. 2 The weather is fine for the second day, and there is a good attendance.' Results —

York Stakes—Perfection 1, Rangitata2, Moat 3. Won easily. Dividends—£B IGs and £2 ss.

Lapies' Bracelet—Otaio 1, Musketoou 2, Merry Boy 8. Won in. a canter. All stirted, Dividends— £2 5s and £2.

Cheltenham Hurdi.es. — Kohunui 1, Waiwera 2, Ashleaf 3. Won easily. Divi dends—J& Us and 16s. AU started.

THE LATEST.

HOME AX I) FORKItiN.

'. United Proas Association—Py Eleotrio j Teifljjrstfih —Copyright Received D> cetnher 2, 9.36 a.m. Attempt to Wreck a train. London, Deo 1 A diabolical attempt was made to wreck the Midland express at Darwin, in Lan cashire. It was discovered and frustrated. The Education Bill. Mr Hedmoivl deolaiwfctvifc (he abstention of the Nationalists helpou the Government in compelling their supporters to keep a strong House. Mr William O'Brien, at Carriole on Shan non, defended the Nationalists' attitude on education, nnd blamed Archbishop Yang, ban's unfortunate letter provoking the ob noxious amendments. The Nationalist Catholics' demonstration at the present stage would cause the Lords to rigidly ad hero to the measure. Received December 2,9.18 a.m. 1 The Governor-G-anerars Salary. London, December 1 . The " Spectator" says that.£lo,ooosalary, witi i one house, is ample for the Governor- Ge--aral of the Commonwealth. The Go vernor will, if he received a hint, live as a gentleman, not as a financial prince. Permits for South African Territories Henceforth, permits to enter the Trans vaal and Orange territories will be issued exclusively at South African ports. ,

AUSTRALIAN

I _ > j United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received December 2, 9.44 a.m. Labour Conference? Sydney, Dec. 2 The Labour Conference decided that Labour candidates for the Federal Parlia ment should be required to give a pledge to vote as a caucas directs, except on fiscal questions. Sir E. Barton Criticised. Melbourne, Dec. 2 The " Age," commenting on Sir E. Bar- ) ton's speeches, says he can scarcely feel, exhilarated at the results of his meetings, j Every speech he make.? conveys quite ua- ' consciously the idea that he has come back ' from England more British than Austra- j lian.

Ashburton Live Stock Market

Afc the Tinwald Yards to-day, the yarding of stock was not largfi, the attendance was up to the average, and prices equal to late rates. Ouly a few store cattle came for- ! ward, and a small entry of fats, which sold i very wall. The fat sheep pens were only ' about half filled, but prices were good. One ' line of shoru wethers, sold by the National Mortgage Company (Mr H. S. Bourne, auc tioneer), being the first to sell, and topped the market at 17s 4d. The store sheep were nearly all ewes and lambs. A few linns I were passed at auction, but were sold after- j wards at an advance on auction price. The ! following aro some of the prices : — j Cattle.—Store Cattle : Dairy cows, £G | 10s; IS-inontuB 5 old steers, £2 17s 6d: bull, £3 10?. Fat Cattle.—Heifer, .£6 7s 6d ; . steers, £6; cows, £5 10s, £Q ss, £1010s, and £7 10s. Sheep,—Fat crossbred ewes, (shorn y, 13s 4d, 13s lid, 7s 3d, 12s 6d, 14s 2d, 13s Id; shorn cros.sbred wethers I7s4d; crossbred ewes in wool, 17s 4d, 12s (3d; merino wethers, shorn, 8s 6d. Store Sheep Cross bred ewes, with lambs at foot, all counted, 10s 3d, Bs, 8s lid, 6s, 8s 6d, 11s, 11s 6d, 93 1' d; do shorn, 6s 8d; hoggets in wool, 14s ■ Gd; shorn wethers, 14s 2d. * i

The Late Mr D. Oliveb.—The funeral of the late Mr Donald Oliver took place, this afternoon and was largely attended. !

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1902.



Dav'd Thomas. <p< O NTTNUANCB SALE OF DBAPEBY, : CLOTHING, ETC. TO BE HELD IN D. Thomas' Arcade Auction Room, On Wednesday, Deo. 3rd,. At 2 p.m. Thursday morning, Dec. Uh ; At 11 &.w. The wholo of the Stock to'be sold under the hammer without the slightest resene. 12 6 I>. THOMAS, Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE HINDS, i 1 FRIDAY, December 5, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell by Pub'ie Auction, as above, in the estate of Wm. 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 Chaflicutter, Blacksmith's Tools, Bellows and Anvil, Harness and Govers, and a large quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 11 151 Auctioneer. ARCADE Saturday, December 6, 1902. Special Entry. High-Class Musical Instruments. ME D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr -Llewellyn Owen, 'who ia leaving for the Continent in a few lays) to dispose of his Musical Instruments md Studio Furniture, by Public Auction, is above, consisting of, — First-class WiesnerPiano inperfecfc order. Weaver American Organ, 10 Stop 3, Swell and Great Organ. § Violin (very old). 1 Mallzel's Metronome, (best quality) Also, First-class Zealaudiu Bicycle, and full jquiprnent of accessories; 1 Acetylene Bicycle Lamp, 12 Austrian Chairs, Small Table 3, Pic ;ures, Oilcloth, Matting, etc; Also Hindoo 3rod (the celebrate^.) Note—To anyone in search of a superior instrument, at a reasonable price, this sale ifford3 a good opportunity of acquiring same, as Mr Owen's instructions are to sell. Sale ab 1.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 21 Auctioneer. Electoral District of Ash burton. I THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Re -9 turning Officer for tlie Electoral Dis trict of Ashburtoiij 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 CO And I therefore declare John McLachlan to be duly elected to serve as Member of the House of Representatives of the Colony of New Zealand and foe the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 20th November, 1902. 11 288 c jiiiiiilt r Declaration of Licensing Poll in the District, LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBUR TON. IN pursuance of " The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act Amendment Act, 1895," I hereby give public notice of the result of the Local Option Poll taken under the provisions of the said Act. 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 district . ... .... 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 hereby declare such proposal to be carried. Dated this 29th day of November, 1902. T. W. TAYLER, II 289 Returning Officer. SELWYN ELECTORAL DISTRICT T> ESULT of the Poll taken on November JCv 25th for the return of on.c member of the House o| Representatives :•— IJARDY, Charges Albert Creery .. 1594 IVESS, Joseph ..1051 WILSON, Kenneth .. ... 554 Informal ... ... 40 I therefore declare Charles Albert Creert Hardy duly elected as a member of the House of Representatives for the above district. ROBERT COLTHART, Returning Officer. November 28th, 1902. LICENSING POLL. Votes for Continuance .., ... 1262 Votes for Reduction ... ... J602 Votes for No License ... ... 1792 Valid votes recorded ... ... 3199 As the votes tor reduction are a majority of the valid votes recorded I therefore declare reduction carried in the Selwyn District. ROBERT COLTHART, Returning Officer. November 28th, 1902, 12 17 i Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Tenders TENDERS ~ nHENDERS are invited for the purchase JL of Grass for Hay in the Domain. For particulars apply to the Curator Ash burton Domain, before MONDAY, the Bth inst. 12 23 ; i.shburton Borough Council. TENDERS are invited for the lease for the term of 3 years of Borough Ee 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 4 p.m on MONDAY, the 22nd day of December 1902. j H. H. FOOKS, j 11 167 , Town Clerk. 1 PUBLIC NOTICES. J THANKS^ ~~ I ME and MRS WM. PREBBLE desire ! to return their sincorest Thanks to j all those friends who sympathised with j them in their late sad loss, n>ore especially • tq those Girl friends, who, by their devoted attention, cheered, and comforted Fj,qrrie through her long and trying illness. 12 20 ; TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. I ANNUAL TEA MEETING IN Oddfellows' Hall, Tinwald, on Thursday, December 4th, 1902 \ Tea at 5.30. Public Meeting at 8. i Tickats, Is 6d j Children, Half-price. I 11 279 __ 1 ASH BURTON COUNTY SCHOOLS j SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP. j 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 6tb. C. CAMPBELL, Care D. Thomas, 11 258 Hon Secretary. ASHBURSOJ PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ■T^HE Monthly and other payments will , *■ be received at .he Office, Tancred Street, ! THIS DAY, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1902, I From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and From 7 to 9 p.m. Albert Roberts, 12 12 Manager. FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement riAN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, | PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St. j ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. !?■ T „ Premier.of New- ealan^- SE^o N , I Work S^S-nteed within a fortnight from j date of return of Proofs,



vVanted, WANTED, at once-A young Nurse Girl. — Apply Mbs T. Eolmtt, Wakanui. 1215 WANTED — Strong Boy for smith's shop. Apply F. H. Steel, West Street. 12_19 WANTEITat once.—A Good General Servant. — Mes Frederick A. Smith, Cameron Street. 12 22 WANTED-Good Plain Cook or Gene• ral. Eeferenees required.—Apply Mrs G. F. Dodds, Tancred Street. 32 24 LOST or stolen from the Arcade on Saturday night, Not. 23rd, Gent's. Bicycle, Eclipse No. 353 G. Anyone giving information that will lead to recovery of same will be rewarded. 11 251 FRESH Whitebait; also Fresh Crayfish' and all kinds of Fresh, Fish at—J. H" o kwitt's, Telephone 115 T-TILECTORS should not fail to see the JSjJ special lines, just to hand in Quilts j Tapestry, Table Covers, Lace Curtains, Art j Muslins, Cretonnes, Delaines, Prints, eto. j at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street j KERR BROS wishing to thank their customers and friends for their liberal support during the last two years have decided to move into larger premises. We may state that we have secured that large new shop three doors above our old i one, and in order to have less goods to re j move, we have decided to make big re i ductions in all lines. EERR BROS, Burnett Street. WANTED KNOWN: Fine lot of Ladies Umbrellas (English samples, no two alike) Is lid to 9s Jld, just one third less than regular prices. Ladies' Under j Vests 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. Special purchase of Duchess Set 3, Toilet Mats, Brush and Comb Bags, Night Dress Cases, choice goods, and exceptional value. Washing Delaines sd, usually 7id. For rock bottom value all roand, try the E^ady Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. Xmas Cards. Xmas Cards. IT is an eye-opener to walk upstairs and view our display. One large room devoted entirely to tbeir display. The iucreased business we do every year in Xmas and New Year Cards is the surest evidence of satisfaction. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. N.B.—Walk Upstairs. : : APERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at j one shilling a pair, showing at the door. I 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. APOIN'I worth your consideration is a Cash Discount ai rangement where by you benefit on small purchases. 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. SEASONABLE Lines 2£lb tins Canadian Tomatoes Idd, 2£lb tius Californium Fruits Bd, 2£lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 2ib tins Strawberries is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola tid packet at Carson and Co.'s. Won't yer Lawn Mower Mow yer Lawn ? QEND it to G. H CARSON, Eclipse Cycle Works. All work guaranteed. Mowers sent for and returned same day. QHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes k_s also large stock of genuine Turkey "and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John OejrandCo. I HAVE for Sale. 2 Juvenile B'.cycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christinas present.—G. H. Cabson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Cabson and Co, Sole Agents. BTEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (l]2lbs); Hog Barb Yvire los per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1£ inch, 3d per xb, or 51b a Is; Raw Linseed Oil 22s 6d per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. TTMITATED by some, surpassed by none— JL J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving— 31bs~ Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch Is, 3 Boxe3 IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, GlbsSago Ib, 61bs Tapioca Is, Gibs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2-£lb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchureh or Ash burton. 2LB Jars Easpberry Jam Is 4d; lib Jars Raspberry Jam 8d j lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per dozen by case; Layer Figs 8d per lb, or 4lb box Is lid; Cooking Figs sdand7d per lbj Finest Dates, 6d per lb, or lslb cartoons; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewinc Prunes 6d per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples j 9d per lb, or 7-Jd per lb by box; Dried j Apricots 1 Od per ,Ib, or by box 8 id, at Flet ! ciiEit Buos.' Cash Supply Stores. EIRST-CLASS Columbia, Bioycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Qbb & Co. . WANTED Known-Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per dozen; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce 6d per bottle, or 5s 6d par dozon; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles LOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d I per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. SHEEP SHEARS!! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita A and Hindustan Q\\ Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. NOTICE [ The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. i "VTOW is the time to buy Developers | J3I and Spring Grip DumUßella at | HARDLEY BROS. SHEFFIELD^- ._. -—z— jj h ,,:-. and Electro Plate i . .*iJg secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling them at ; wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tancred I Street. \ j ! -f f\ fk f\ POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai- XvJv/\J[ sins 6d per lb, or 121bs for 5s 6d; Finest New Currants 5d per lb, or 4d _ per lb by case; Valencia Eaisins 4d per lb, |or 121bs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and j Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin ,• I loz bottles Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, 'or 4s per dozen; 2|oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7a 6d per dozen; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen at Fletcher Bros,' Ca.sb. Supply Stores.



I Public Notices. " NOTICE. -Ofe^ REWARD will be paid to any C^/O perpoa who will give information as to the pm-sou or persons svh" broko into cases consigned to mn at Valetta, Railway Station, and stole goods, etc., therefrom on SATURDAY last, 29th November. J. G. GOOD, Storekeeper, 12 6 May field. MOUNT SOMERS RACES. OWNERS are reminded that Nomina tions for liaces Nos. I, 2, 7 (district), and 3, 4, 5 (open), close on SATURDAY Next, December 6th, at 9 p.m. | Programme may be seen at Guardian Office. ' I An excixrsion train will run to Mount 1 Sonera on the day of races, which will convey race horses and leave after the last 1 race. Entries for Athletic events close on December 13th. W. J. BENNETT, 12 7 Secretary. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery 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. i Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots for 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 Underclothing I and Corsets of all makes. Lace Collars, Collarettes, and Fancy Fronts, Ladies Black Beaded and Sequin Belts (Quite New) Our usual nice Assortment of CHRISTMAS CARDS. To The Gentlemen. Kindly give ua a call for your Xinas Suit, made to roonsure, we will please you. Also on hand— i new lot of choice shapes in Collars and sry Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and £aits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still gomg well at under Wholesale COSt, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in 1 future going to cease i * keeping Boots and i shoes. MonsiJK Boater Straws, Harvest Straws Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all. JNORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, j THE CORNET?} W an led, A NlßßLE.—Bought at a sacrifices and now clearing at 5s in the £, off the regular prices. Men's Tweed Trousers Cs lid, Ss fid, 9s lid, 10s 9d, Us 6d, 12s Gd. Also 52 pairs of fancy worsted Trousers 0s lid and X's 6d, usually 13s 9d and 15s; men's Colonial suits from 21s. Our Oamaru tweed suits at 37s 6d and superior Serge (guaranteed Indigo dye) at 39s 6d are real eye openers. See them at E. Gibbakd's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. BOYS' Own Annual, Chums, T?o Peep, (new volumes); Temporal Power, The Highway of Fate, Saveta the Fearless, Paul Kelver, The Branded "Pnnce, A Prince of good Fellows, For a young 1 Queen's bright Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and Reward Books landing from London — Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods.—H. M. Jones. KEROSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s per case. 25ibs Oatmeal 4s. Sago, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2d per lb. New Christmas Fruits and new season's Teas, just landed, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred street. * , , i FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and lid for 100 yard lots. —Hardley Bbos. 10 101 WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Melloe's Zealandia j Boot Store. ! I HAVE for Sale the following- second hand Bicycles—Gent's Victor, 26m. £1; Gent's Zealandia, 23in., £8; Gent's Zealandia, 24in., .£5 ss, Gent's Hummer, 24in., £6; Gent's Premier, 24in.. .£ls; Gent's Greyhound, 24in., ,£5.~- Eclipse Co, Q ALOON 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. STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street Fredlander .. Vos Ltd. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on the above date, for which, we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. E. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. fin 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. T Bullock TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Mooro Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE. ~* Moore Street. /QUARTER Acre, being Town Section 334, having 6Gft frontage on Moore Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged Applj to__ J^BULLOCK^ V! LjhlT, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, OR FOR SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK,



. JUHN ORR AND CO. \ i ■ JOHN ORE AID CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST. Hams andfßacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s per tin, 8s per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lb Bjd, 701b bag 14s 6i FLOUR at Lowest Prices— OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... 06' Salad Oil, 5d and 0 10 25lbBag .. .. 3s 6d Castor (Morton's), sd';and" 010 50 b ... .. 6s 3d Lucca, C and B, large .• 2 4 100b,, .. ..12s ACID- Coutts' acetic, Is 9dand- 2if 2001b » •• ..23s Tarfcaric, per 1b .. iio cm, Citric Crystals, per Ib ..". 2 6 STAECH-Eeckett's per box ... 0 6 • Berber's .. n a FRUIT- Lii/ " -,g J. New Currants per lb ... 0 5 •■ .. ■ Coleman's, loo*e, per lb 0 6 „ Sultanas, per lb ..0 7 Washing Soda, per lb 0 1 „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 05£ Whiting "  *" q ; „ Seeded Raisins .. 0 7 NUTS—Walnuts, pin-lb " o 8 „ Layer Pigs .. .. 0 8 Barcelona , " n- • „ Cooking Figs . .. 07 \ Soft-shell Aimonds " 010 „ Dried Apricots ..0 10 Almonds, cooking, per ?b 1 2 „ „ Peaches ... 09 | _ „ Jordan,"^ lb 2 4 „ „ Fears ... 0 9 Jh'v Powders, assorted 0 6 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 -'.V -,'N(4 POWDER— " . „ Prunes .. 0 8 EI mo.id's,large tins .. Oil r.itet, Jarge tins .. q\q - — ■ — Nash's large tin "no BLACKING— " FISH— ' D and M, per doz .. o 4} Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 per tin ... q j „ Kippered,, .T 010 ■ Ntiggett, per tin .. to „ In Tomato Snuce.. 030 BLACKLEAD— „ Ked, 8 for 1 0 ; Zebra, per doz .09 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 07 i Nixey's, per doz .. 0 9 Salmon steak „ .. 10.' Dume, per doz -.06 „ flats „ .. 0 10' ■ Stov Polish, per tin 0 6 ; good „ .. 0 8 ••■' BnanieUne, p-r tin .. o 6 Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 Nlazerine, per tin .. o 5 Sardines, best, patent-opener, tin 1 0 EKg Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Norton's tins .. • 2 6 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 OATMEAL - Gore, per 251b bag -- 4 0 Sardines,small tins ■.. 0 4 Oatina, per bag ... .; 12 Sardines, large .. 010 Semolina, per bag .. ... 1 0 Genmci», per bag ... .. 1 © Hudson's Extract of S^ap, 141b box 510 Quaker Oats, per packet .. 010 9 Packets for 1 0 Crown Oats, per packet .. 0 9 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 Preset ved Giug»r. in jars ... 010 „ per lb .. 0 8 „. . Carrie Pnwi'.ev,C and B .. 011 PEEL— C^ers.. C and B .. 011 Lemon, per lb .. 0 7 Caraway's,, per lb .. 0 8 Citron, per lb .. 14 Clothes Pegs, per doz ... 0 H Mixed, per Ib .. 0 8 -CORN FLOUR— Per 71b Tin ..3 9 -Brown and Poison's per lb .. 0 7 Saxon, per lb ». 0 S MaiVena, per lb . ... 07 CANDLES— Haricot Beans, per lb .. 0 8J Wax,perlb6sd,bvbox .. o'6i P? v lb •• 03* Colonial, per lb, si'd,by box 0 B* CREAM OF TARTAR- Price's (English) per ib .. 0 7 _ , Morton's., per lb .. 13 Piano, sen-fitting, per box .. 010 ™o""tl^ f T mOd:Xj per lb •" ° a -cjxoOIVI SALTS— Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 Split Peas .. .. 0 2 .._ . ,» _ Per doz .... 0-6 Extract of Beef (Liebig's) ■ .. 19 GOLDEN SYEUP 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Is, JSi—,,. •• .. ' 1 9 71b tin Is 9d, 141b fan 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin lib Plaids,per packet ... 0 4 TEEACLE, 21b tin 6d, 4lb tin Is, 71b tin Is S,P er P»ckefc. a •. 010 9( j . 1000 s per box 4d, doz  010 Anoixovy Paste, C and B, per jar 13 J°/»?» P«r doz .. 010 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar .1 3 bftfeties, large ... 0 8 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 .r.^.^TT™ 1: •• 0 3 Morton's, per tin 0 6 MACCAEONI per lb .. 0 6 ■ per 41b box .. j 20 PEPPER— VERMICELLI, berlb .. 0 6 -Mb Tins ..0 4 per4lbbox .. 110 |lb Tins .'. ... 0 8 COCOA—Van Houten's ilb tin Oil lib Tins V. '.'.' 1 4 " i'^*' 11 2 9 „ lib tin 3 3 HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 A^ b!^ k'B'iX,? n M ' ilh Hops, per lb ..10 ' ,. ls(i '™ llb •• 210 Ginger (whole) per lb .. 14 Carlburys.^lb ..■ 010 Brown Sugar, per lb .. 02J _, , „ *lt3  „.-,/• X 8 Corks, per doz .. 0 2 Fry s-Homoepathic, ilb 4id, toreros* 16 ilbß^d, lib .. 1 4} SAUCE SbottLfor " I 0 CHOCOLATE-Cadbnr y ' S -Jib Cake 0 7 „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 Robmson's Patent Barley, per tm ... 0 9 „ Mellor'sflarge bottle .. 13 . r » Patent Groats, per tm 0 9 „ L and P, large bottle .. 26 . JJIi LK-Milkmaidper tm .. 07*  Tomato „ .. 0 9 Mi!j^,lb ~ T> .'. 3^ , PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 010 Corn«d Bf Sf icsd Beef, and- Capt White's, per bot 2 6 - Cl _ Roast heef, per tin .. 10 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 010 . Shepp s 1 ongues (Fairfield), tin 1 2 „ Beckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 Ox longue,per tin ... 3 6 square, per lb 010 Rabbit and Bacon, per tin .. 1 0 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 Potted Ham, per tin .. 0 3 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 ' Linoleum Eeviver, per bottle .. 10 Best Almond Scented, per bar 010 Linoline per bottle ' ... 1 0 » ■ » t 0 8 Tan Oil .. ..1 0 >> » 0 8 Quick Shine, per tin .. .. 0 6 \ictory, per bar ..- 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) • .. 0 5 xoilet, 4in abox .„ -1 0 stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Monkey, per \ar .. 0 6 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 Sapolio, per bar ... 0 6 VINEGAE, Champion's, per bottle 010 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, Colonial, per bottle 0 6 ls-and ... < - 1 8 „ Draught, per gallon 2 6 Disinfectant Fluid, 6d and .. 10 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 Williams' Juno Tobacco, per stick MUSTARD, D.S.F,*'s .. 0 6 - n M,.perlb .• ■ ' •• .5 0 .i' a 010 Carriage Candles, 6d, Bd, lOd, 1»« ** 1 c Price's per lb .. 10 : r Loose, per lb" 1 3 ESSENCES- . SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 C and B assorted . .... .0 9 141b bag 1 4 Colonial, assorted ..; 0 5 Fine, per cwt. .. 4 3 JAMS—lib tins per dos ... -4 3 Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6 Raspberry, per tin .. ,0 6 Linseed, whole, per Ib ..0 3 ■ Strawberry .. 0 6 ground, per lb ... 0 4 Preserved Raspberry, 2Jlb tins 1 0 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 10 Strawbenes,  10 Raspberry Syrup, per bottle J ... 13 T .  Tomatoes „ .0 10 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Icing Sugar, per lb .. 0 6 Fruit Drinks (assorted); ... 1 0 Castor do .. 0 6 Lemonade Crystals | ...09 ? enne- t ,(^ ssier T V*l** ° a 9 * Imperial Cheese, McLaren s  2 0 JOHN OPT? AND Co. &SHBUBTON