Sporting.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

ANNUAL RACK MEETING. Goßßlderteg tbe unpleasant weather ex perienced during the pasb few days the Tinwttld Bftclag O!ub were extremely fottucate in having & fina day for their annual gathering, which took plooa on tha tTinwaid Domain yeatordtty. The attendance was very good, the well laid out grouods preseetiug tha appearance of a huge picnic. (Those whose interest did sob centre in the Using aveati were enjoying family gather ings under the plantation trees, Those who were proseot tc witness the racing wore laot disappointed, the Selds being up to the average numorioally.and although «he quality «f the competitors may not have been regarded as first class, some good contests w«re witnessed. (Bha children's races, which were an innovation, were a great draw for lfa» joaagst&i; Mr Lagan, in charge of the publicans' booth, appeased to be doing good business, and the refreshment and luncheon booth outside Wai well patronisedf The ©ffiolals worked we!! in the interests of the pnbiio, Mr B Gates, as starter, made t, successful debut) id that oapaoifey, and Mr CD E Upton's decisions, as jndge, were not tSisptsted. The secretary, Mr Bennett, was very willing to supply information to the many enquirers* The masting was very ■Qooeasfni, and the Club are to be coogratu latsd on tbe result oi their tffottß. The following are results :— Parmerp' Tkot Handicap (Optional), of 10 soya; second horse 1 soy from the stake, for horses that have never won an Advertised race at tbe time of starl ing. One mile and » half. Mr W Griffin's oh g Silvarmark, 6yts, by Msmbrino, 2ieos (T W Cotton) 1 Mr J Oaas' b g Snapper, aged, 3aeos {Owner) .. .. ..2 Mft J Lorgelly'a blk h Transit Keys', aged, (Owner) ... .. .. 3 Monkey Brand tor, Rothschild Hero, acr, Diioovery 2-ees, Baltic M, and Bakileen 3seos, Montrose and Jessie B lisacs, Saera menH Belle iseoß, Mak&rina, Volt ha and Mnikbec Baeoa al«o atartcd, Snapper led for . fcbe first two furlongs, Dlnoovsry and Saora mecbo Belle trotting fairly well. At the end of a mile, Snappnr was still in the lead, Slltarmark within a length, bat both then broke* Silvermark again settling down loon tatablished a two ieagths' advantage, which Snapper had reduced to a neck at the winning post, (Transit Roya! and Saoramento Belie close np. Time—4 26. Batting- 6to I igainnt Silvermitki A protest against the winner, for galloping w&i dismissed Poky Back Handicap, of 10 soys; seoond horse 1 sot from the stake ; for horses 14 2or under. Four- furlongs. Mf J Hall's eh m Hard Times, *ged, by Batter Days, 9tt Blbs fMtClnsky)-. 1 Mr T Oosnol!f"8 oh g Farewell, *4?rs Bat 71b iooludiog 71ba over [Cotton) 2 Mr G Coohfaoe'a b m PftaHeaycu-Are-a Belle, iOjt 10)b (Brsnkin) .. 3 Dojtt 8st t Lady Llghtfoot Sat also startedt Farewell wae in the lead after traversing a furlong, Hard Times lying third. Juct below the distance Hard Times came with a rattle on the oattid®, and catching Farewell » couple of ohains from the pout), won by a eletr length, Pauline a fair third* Time— figf ieo Beitiog—2 to lon Hard Times TimwiXD Cup Hodicap, of 20 aovs; second horse 2 esvs from the stake. One mil®, Mr R Burnett's b m Beauty Sleep, aged by Medallion-Siesta, 9<t (Wilson) 1 MrP Oftropbell'a bg L&pidtfry, aged, lOst 7lb (Olaridge) .„ .„ 2 Mr Juß MoAnulty's b m Kulnina, 4yrs iOflt2lb (Dann) .. ..3 L*dy Medal!i»& list 121b, Airsazsmonb 9jt, •ni Blue Monntain Bst, also started^ Beauty slipped away from tha fie'd at) the start, and although Lapidary got within & ooople of lengths of the leader turning into the straight bo could not overhaul the Siesta mare, who won all out by a length, Kulntoa fcwo lengths away. Time*»l,.46. Betting— 6 to 1 against Beauty Sleep Gbove Farm Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse i so? from the stake. Siz f udonga. Mr M Kiriy'a b g Rye, 4trp, by Pha thoen—Thrownaway, 10<t 7.b (Glar idgf) i .. I Mr G Grice's br m Renounced, syrs, 9it (Ayrcs) ... 2 Mr A Wilson's b g Nutcracker, aged, Qs*i (Wilßon} .. .. .. . 5 Actor B>t ?ib, Blue Mountain ane Tui Bit, ales started. Bye led to the distance, whsrn Benciiaoed j Dined iseued, bub Rye, fall of rHnmae, oame away and won as he liked by & couple of lengths, Nutcracker a length away. Time—l.l 9. BoUJog—2 to lon Rye Tinwalb Tkot Handicap, fOptloao.)) of 10 boys; second horse 1 sot.from the stake. Two milee. Mr J liorgally's blk h Transit Royal, by Mnmbfino — Koyai, oged, 25secs (Owner) ... ... ... 1 Mr H BroomSeld's br g Dieoovery, 4yrs 253e0i (Owner) .. .. .* 2 Mr J La£fey's br m Baltic M, Syrs, 28?e8 (Owner) .. .. «. 3 Edward R scr, Nana ISaeo, Monkey Brand tod Reth»ohlld Hero 20sso ( Jesele B and j Montroae 38ieo, also started, Baltic M led from Discovery for tne firsb balf mile, when Uka&sib Royal and Discovery passed her,, From this et»ga tha race was practically between the two, and although Dbeoverv ttotttd ?ery steadily, he ausonmbed to Transit who won by b dozon lengths, Baltic M Rnd Nuna about two lengths away. trim<S—s.4sf Botbing—2 to 1 against the winner Domain Wemeu Hahdicht, of 10 aova ; stoend horse 1 soy from the stake. Seven farlonga. Mr E Baraett's b m Bsauty Sleep, lOst inoladiog ?ib penalty (Wilsoo) .. 1 Mr P Campbell's b g Lapidary, aged, Hcb 71b {Olaridge) % Mr B H Bennett's b g Hurricane, sytß J JS3sU2lhs(WPine) .. , f 3 Ealnin« IGst 9!b, Tni and Pbhio 9sf> 9 also ■batted. After a short delay at the pout, oaußed through thd vagaries of Hurricane, Sib® a-la got! away en fairly even terms. Beauty Sleep took tip the running followed by Lapidary, and the former was never troubled, winning in a canter by fotir lengths) Time—S.33l Betbiug •— Evens Beauty Bleep HtritßY Scukbt, of 5 soys ; for feoraea that have never won an advertised race. Minimam weight Bst. Font furlongs. Sahara, by Saracen—Hhiara (MoOltißky) 1 Sabre, Strife, L*dy Roberts, and S^e Mountain also rani Sahara led all the w&y, and woo by a ocmpla of lengths. Batting— Stol on Ssfcsra ' ■

METHVEN SPORTS AND RACES

IStere was a large attendance at the popilar ansiaal fixture of the Methveh Sports Qlnb yeciterda'y, and considerable interest shown aa usual 'In the various events. The' following are the results of the'florae racing, and a fall 'report will appear In oitr next Issne :— - Wilden Flat Race—Bdira 1, WarrJrig 2 Maiden 'Ueob — Mriiwhltl" \ t < Simple Harry'g ' ' . Methven Oap —Barnay l f S6 Bee! 2 Handicap Tcofi—Oafdlac 1, Jack Nim- Ha 2 ' . ' ' Ladies' Pairae—Warning 1 Hack Handicap—Bangle 1 Oonsclabion—lachoapQ 1, All Saints 2

AUCKLAND RACES

: _ - Ei-&EBSL.ix Kaoecouesb, Jan 1 The following are results :--* Glasgow Haadicap—Roaella 1. Solo 2, Sparkling Water 8 Scratched,' Winsome. Dividends, £116s €d and £4 17s 6i Hnrdles—Princess of Thisle 1, Rnfas 2. AI! sbacted. Dividends-^ 63 6d and £15s6d ■- Uerbj—Menohtkoflf 1, Royal Artillery 2 only Btirfcera. Time-2 38* ; : 'Midstimmer Handicap —Maryßeaton 1, H-elenFaadfc 2, Porkna 3. Dividends, JBI3 10b 6d and lii -■ OcaaiF—Hohoro 1, Taitapana 2. Zea }ops |. Divtdeud?, £2.'^ and £2 IQ4 'P* e Q, EaMicap -Boattte I, Blue tjac

k©t 2, Sfc Michael 3 Scratched—Mara. Time—2.37l Dividends, £5 19a 6d and £13*61 Pony Handicap-Mr H Friedlandet'a Stepaway 1, Lady Avon and Bine Paul dead heat 2. Dividanda—£3 17a 6d, £1 6161.1 and 7- 6(1 M-iiden—Baibirnie 1, Royal fJonqaeror 2. Cavalry ran becond, but oould not draw the weight. Dividend -£6 19a FOURTH DAY Ellebsliid Jan 2 The concluding day of the Summer meet ing; commenced io fine weather, with a southerly breezo. The course is in excellent order, and attendanoo Is (Sir. Rprul's : — -ftsoot Handicap— Balblroie 1, Ragßhrash 2 Deipatch 3. All started. Dive, £4 11b 6dftQd£l 16s Sylvia Handicap— Kcibnrn 1, Grey Saa tnn 2, Nor'hamberltnd 3. Scratched —Htlen F*uoi^ Won by two leugtha< Diviosad— £2 14,61 Grand Stand Handicap -8t Michael 1, Nonetto 1, Volee 3. Won by ft length. Dividend—£3 17a 61 and 17j Rotal Stakes-Royal Artillery I, Goi dleamere 2, Poricu* 3t The only atarters. Won easily by two lengths." Dividend—£l 3s

NAPIER RACES

Napier, Jan 1 Following are results™ Maiden Hack—Gloat 1, Shell Drake 2. £2 Ms and £1 3* SJbW Year Handicap—Kiwa 1, Wilaon 3. £7 5d and £2 2s Hack Welter—Cobra 1, Maralom 2. £4 6i and £3 2* Presidents — Daphne 1, Daetroyer 2. £12 18j Hurdles—Doffer 1. X Jam 2. £2 2* Two Yew Old-Eland 1, I/quify 2. £7 17a and £2 12a Flying-Katdona 1, Rain 2. £4 lsand £i!Bs Christmas Handicap—Assayor 1, Toro' wa!2 SECOND DAY Napier January 2 Heavy rain fell early thts morning, bat the Jockey Club races are proceeding. Results : - JAIWABA-Kiwa 1, Ngaio 2, Lady's Link 3. Scratched — Blenura. Won comfortably. Dividend—£2 Isd. Scurry—Float 1, Bain 2, Katriona3. All started. Won easily. Dividends— £2 ss, and £2 6s: Fummer—Shannon 1, Slrlas 2, Passion Frnlt 3. Saratched- Kiwa. Dividend— £1 I4a, fraoM-Reliance 1, Daphne 2, Wilson 3, dividend-£4 13?.

The Eighth Contingent.

»— —• United Press Association—<By Electric Telegraph , A rjotci'AND, Jen 1 Thg Auckland section of the Eighth Con* tingecd lefo for Wellington by the Rotoiii today. The tiend off was, comparatively speaking, quiet and undemonstrative. The Mayor and Colonel Davie* aaid a few fare well word*. - Twenty of Auckland's Btctioa of 200 failed to turn up at the hst momenh

The Tragedy near Hawera.

INQUEST ON THE VICTIMB. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hawbra January 1 Ad ii q iesb was held today ou the bodies of the Biennerhasesettß, father and eon, who were shot the previous day by William Hi'!. The evidence went to show that there had bean b»d feeling between the parties for years In ocnneoHon with rating mafctsra. Tho elder Blenoerhasßett, was shot twice, in the neok and hoftd, the first) time ptobably from & distance, aboufc ten jards, and the sscood three y&rds. The son had a wound in the right breast), apparently ii fltoted from & distance of one or two yards. There waa a wound on Hili's forehead, which had been infltoted befors death, but the medical man did not think it could have caused mental derangement. This wound arose from n bow with a raihog with which rhe younger Blennerh»Bset)t h t Hill during & quabb!e the previous day. The widows of the two men alto gave evidenon so to hearing Bounde of a gunshot, and finding the deal bodiep. A verdiot was returned that) deceased died atthehtndß of Hil'.

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ I iWe do not. bold ourselves responsible far opiniond expressed by oar oornxpondeati

SHELTER WANTED.

TO THK EDITOR. SiE,—The large number of persons who availed themselves of yesterday's holiday at the Wakanni Beach empha^lsss the necessity for some provision with respect to shelter being made in that quarter. The County Council has wisely secured for public recreation purposes a block of land at the mouth of the river, and while this will prove of immense value to fisher men and others, there is no doubt that the shorter distance from Ashburton to the Waksnul beach will make the latter the more popular resort. It is therefore to be trusted that the authorities will take early steps to provide a reserve for the public, and to plant shelter trees and arrange for fresh water and other necessary conveniences for picnicers and others, in the locality named. I am, etc, : ' PICNI*

Affairs in China.

■ f ——___ United Press AssoQiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright; London, Jan I At Prince Taan's instigation, General Tungfahßiann massacred a missionary and a number of converta. A Blue Be ok dealing with the China ; question has been isaned." It contains Prince Chlng's cordial thanks to the British for safely guarding the Summer Palace treasurer. St Petersburg, Jan 1 Rasata declines to agree to the amend ments in tha Manchnrlan treaty. M Lesaar has intimated that unless the treaty \h cono'ttded in a fortnight negotiations will' be diaoontlnued, and Ilissia'e occupation of M»ncharian territory will be maintained. BeceiTsd Jaonufy S, 914 a m London, JTan \ At the of the Goyernpaente pf jjMtain and America a Ohineae Imperial ediftfe h»s been issued restor ing his former honors to Changiuhaian kte special Ohineae ambassador to Britain on the occasion of Qaeen Victoria's diamond jubilee

Germany and Venezuela

_> «* : „ United Press AesooifttSoa—By Etaotria Telegraph—Copyright Received January 2, 9.14&.m. London, Jem 1 The Government of Venezuela offers to meet the German claims by the pay [ ment of two thousand pounds and the { abandonment of all claim to the cap ! tured vessel fknrigb, which 'betel been re'christened Libertador and declared a » pirate. It is believed that Germany 1 at the instance of America has delayed delivering- an ultimatum to Venezuela \ acfcil the Venezuelan tfbelliqa i? s lettled

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

BRITISH GUNS RECOVERED.

J BOERS RK PULSED Received January 1, 914 am London, J*u 1 Tha guns captured from Darcunt at TafeSkop and afterwards abandoned, were repaired half an hour after the Boers fled. The Boers attacked Lainga Nek and Botha Pass on the Natal frontier on Saturday, but were re pulsed, The British lo6s is slight

THE BLOCKHOUSE IN DANGER

(Reoeived January 2, 1030 am} London, Jan I When attacking Dtrtnell at Lange barg De Wet covered the daring charge by means of high velocity gans and pom potna. There is anxiety Test these and other guns captured by the Boers may imperil the blockhouses

Australian.

Perth, Jan 2 Brockman has returned after six months' exploiting the unknown ter ritory between the East Coast and Kioiberley. Though he failed in hia priimry object, the discovery of a new mineral hearing country discovered immense tructs estimated at six million acres of splendid pastoral country, wall watered and grassed, in proximity to good ports.

Sons and Daughters of Temper ance.

♦— NATIONAL DIVISION The third annual session of the National Division of the Sons and Daughters of Tern pcrance waa opened on Jrnuary lafc, at 2 p m, In the Templar Hall, Wakanui Rt.nd, the following officers being present:-—M W Pab riareb, BrojA Williams'; M W Associate, Bro R W Green : M W Scribo, Bro W H Seed ; M.W Treasurer, Bro F Oeawell; M W Chap lun, Bro F Lue*B; M W Oondaotor, Bro T P Mo re; M W Santinel (acting), Bro G Wateon; MWTme'ee, Bro W F Cooper, PMW P. Oa the roll of representative?! being oilled, the following answered! to their nmmes •■— Perseverance Division Nu 1, Bros W F Cooper and D Kennealy ; Resolution Division No 2. Bros J Seed and G Watson ; Helpmate Division No 3, Bro C Dixon; Elim Division No 5, Bros V Lnoae, 'T P Moore, T Innis ; Exoalsior Division No 4, B-o R B Hean ; Advance Division No 6, Bro J Fatteo ; Sunbeam Division tin 7, Bro 0 Jurvis ; Mope of SydeDham No 8, Bo AT Hoddiooti', Bros A JHoddinoti, {Hope of Sydenham), T lonis, (Elim, Si Albane, R B Hean, Advance Divieion, Addingtm, and 0 Jarvis, (Sunbeam,) Wanganui, wore duly initiated into the National Division Degree. Bro W F Cooper was appointed reporter to the press. GREETINGS The fraternal greetings of the Reviving Stream Lodge of Good Templars, Sydenham, were conveyed to the National Division in 868sioD. PBOGRKSS The report of the M W Patriarch oon gratula'ed the National upon its satisfactory position, both financially and numerically, The report of the M W Scribe ehowed an increase of th 3 memberahfp during the year, tho to 1 al membership of the National Divi »im now bMnz 428. The to!al worth of the NvM"onal Division, sick and fnoeral fund in £lblß ISi Bd, being an increase of £322 41 for the ypnr, Tha credit balarces of th© Repntenti Ut • and Extension Pandsare £20 s?and 19. 9J, respectively. The Manage ment Fuod shows a deficiency ot £57 12i 7il. or an increase of £13 0s 41 on last year's dificieney. Tho report of the M W Trustee showed £35?63 lent out, as again** £3120 last report, all on first class securities. Tha M. W Treasurer presented hie annual b&ianoe shoe*', which was duly received and adopted. oi-ficbbs The elco'ion of officers for the ensuing term I remlfc«d as follows : -M W P^triaroh, Bro R Grten; M W Astooi^te, Bro T P Mourn; MAY M or ,b9, Bro W H Seed, (reeleoted]; M W Treasurer, Bro F Oreswell, (reelfo'ed); M W Chaplin, Bro G Watson ; M W Con. ductor, Bro A T Hoddlnott; M Wgentioel, Bro F Lucas ; M W Trustees, Bros M W Aaditora. O Caygill and F Thompson. The offioers el'Cted were then duly Installed by the P M W Patiiaroh, Bro J Seed ; assisted by P M W Patriarch, Bro Lnoftß* The election of Trustees was thenprooeeded with, and resulted in Eros Jones, Cooper and Lucae being elected. SECOND 8IS:S0K. The Division resumed busiresa at 7 15 p m. All tho fffioera and representative* except Broa Cutler and Jones, M W Trustees, being present. NOTIOES OF MOTION* The following motions, of which Botice had been given, were then considered : — | . The motioo "That five members form a quoram in any subordinate division with lef ■ than fchiry five mpmbers,' This was lost). On the motion "That a leale of contribu tions be adopted subject to proper restric tions to enable members at their option to «naore doub'e the present amount of siok benefit pay by increasing their contributions j accordingly." An amendment was proposed "Thatthe qneetionbe referred totho Registrar for »ts opinion as to its feasiabiliby or other 1 wise the Executive to rfpor* &t nexb annual session; The latter was oarried." 4 motion to amend bye Uw 115 clause 2 by adding the following words after the word "fund" In the fifth line viz: "Never the leas divisions situated more than ten miles from tihe M W Scribes Office may hold a sum not exceeding £5 with which to pay sick pay," wsb loib. At 10 15 p m the sepsio'i adj- urnedi THIBD SESSION The Division «ras called to order ad 910 a m this morning, Oa the roll call o! rffioera' and representative' being called, all answered to their names except Bros Jones and Cutler, M W Trustees. Tie business sheet whs continued. The motior—'That in future with tho object of etreog'ihening the management fund, the m»etiogs cf the National Dividon bo held every alternate year ins'aad of annually,' was losh «Th»t> a oommifctee be appointed to confer with the Rochabite Order, with a view to an arrangement being made for the exchange of clearance cards between the Sons and Daughters of Temperance and the Reohablte O(rder,' was carried, «That with a view of reducing the National Div'siin manaeemen'i fnnd defioiencv, the repreeentttt:on levy for 1902 be credited to the Management Fund and the balance of deficiency be paid tiro, rata by each Division/ was carried^ A discussion took plaos wi^h regard to increasing thn intere» f of members in the work of the Order, in whiah several members took parti The Division resumed ab 2 p m, P M W Palriaroh Bro W F Ooop3r, on behalf of the National Division, presented P M W Patriaroh collars to Bros Lucas and J Seod, P M W Pa. Both recipients suitably replied. The M W Patriaroh appointed Bye laws and Appeal Committees, also deputies to represent him in their respective Divisions. It was decided that the next annual meeting should be held in Christohurch, It, was resolved that) the thanks of thn National Divieion be conveyed to the Helpmate Division, Aehburlon, for the manner in which representatives have been entertained during fhe Sfsejoni At this stage a presentation was marie of silver emblems to Bros R W (Jreen, M W P, and Bro D Kfnnealy PMWP, for in troducing members into their respective Division?. Jh was resolved t bat a ynte of thanks be tendered to Bro W ? Cooper for acting as taporter t>o the local Press, The National Dirialoo wai iheo closed, !& tfe? usaal form,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

, . United Prsßß Association—By Kleotrio . Telegraph—Copyright. Wklunoton, January 2 Goor c Styles wai charged at the Magistrates' Quart with shoot Jag at his daughter, and was remanded for a week. Damnkvibkb, Jao 2 1 A man, named G Gewutn, ab»ut 35 went batbibsf in the Manawatn River. Not returt top, asearoh w»8 muif, and ihe body was foundl th!t> mo ning ».. ;

THE* ASHBURIO* GtJABDIAI* : THURSDAY, JANUAKY 2, 1902



WANTED. WA X T: D- A Cook. -*. Apu'y Mbs Lagan. TinwitM Hotel " 19 lOST, between WeeteifieM'an'i' A.Jibu ■ J too. fr i» Asliburton - n Tuesday —A i Go fl Cable Brrciloh. Rewtlon returning i to ffi.-je of this Mipcr. 15 LOST, yesterday, on Railway Station or Tinwald Racecourse — Gold • Chain Bracelet-, padlock attachment. Reward.— JOHN T C( OCR, Suunderß* Building 1 3 LOS!', Tuesday evening, in East Street —-Back and Silver Purep, containing money, railway ticket-, and cards with owner's name ; Raw rd—Mrs Owen c/o Mr B nifani-, or Matx Office 111 I7IOR Site—Good Rupberrles, App'y Mrs James, Hampatearl. 1 10 TTOUND—Young Bheep Do?. Owner c*n JD have same by paying expenses. Apply R Lowe, Tancred Street. 1 g FOR S»!e—Black Gurracts, Raspberries, and Cherries. Blaok Currants 4d per pound.—J MItIiIOHAMP, Terrace Nursery 16 "YTACANCIES for Gentlemen Boardere,— V Mrs Ricrman, H&velook Street. 12 244 WANTED, at onoa—2o,ooo Pairs of Poultry for export.—W Stonier, Arcade 12 217 ICING Sugar 6d, Coeoanrat 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2d, New Jordan Almonde 2i 4J, Mueciteh !».- John Orr <& Co. WANTED, by 15th January—loo Pa:re of Ptgeoust—J H Jewim, Burnett Street MASON'S Screw Top Fruit) Jars— 1 Pint 4< 9d, Quart 5< 6d, \ ga'lon 6j 9 i, per diz.iD.—John Obr & Go, mHE ETEKNAL CITY, Marietta, St X Nezuius, Light Frights, CjjMit) Hanni ba', A Modern Conlrans, &y Rock and Pool, Tales o! a Dying Race, The Crime of the Crystal, Lord Ki'chener, The Marquis of Salisbury. Sir Alfred Mitner; Splendid variety of Bibles, pocket, teacher?,' and Family Bibles ; The new version Bible, very complete editior: The new Prayer aud Hymn Books H. M. Jokes. FOLLOWING are some' of oar Xmaa Price?, which show tint we are not behind the times : 70lb best Jam dugar 14s 6c!, Biiaina s|<s, Sultanas 6£d, Currants sd, Peel Bd, Cocoanut li pr r lb, and all other Goods jaat as cheap at Kerb Bros, Burnett Srreeb PRESERVING PANS S Preserving Pans Brass and Enamelled, for the Million, B,i lowest prices; Harvest Tools of every description, Cheapest Shop in Ashburton, at the People's Ironmonger, opposite Arcide —G Meddiks TO ANGLERS—A freah consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Fries, Caete, Wadere, Shurj'a Fancy, Miunows, etc, eto, ,al! Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Habdley Bros , East Street. 11 135 WANTED TO SELL—Samples Table Gontree, M»ntla Drapes, Eto, Toi et Set? f Etc, must be sold to make room for the Toys—W H Pearcs, C^sh Drap t FOR Ohrlstmae—Peek Fresn's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Bwiea Wine. ' S-ias Alcohol.' Anslebrouk's and Cadbury's Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almoade, Dales, and Figs of finest quality.—Carson &Co. WAN LED-Alf Men it see Colonial Tweed Trousers 7a lid, Two P<«re Black Cnshmero Sox for le lid, White Washing Hate It 6i at Pbabce's, Caeh Draper WE Wt»nt Room, and During this Month are g.vtng some Exception*! Bargains in Drapery and Clothing—W H Pearch, Corner Eaßt and Burnett Street, 2LB Screw Top Jam Jare, 4a dozen; Enamelled and Brass Preserping Pans of Ruiranteed qualify, and Presei viog tsugan —Carson & Co., Tancred Street rpBE SHOP will be open every Nighb This Week until 9 o'clock, Saturday until 11 o'clock, for the sale of Christmas aid New Year C»rds. A T H WILLIAMS,'Eaat Street IMPORTANT KOTICJD, SEYBNTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON OF THE Polypathio Medical Institute, CHRISTCHURCH. FiiIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 pirn SATURDAY, 4tb, 9 am un^i! 1 r-m CoosultatioQ free—Moffitii'a Hotel 12 222 FOUND -The Ready Money Shop In Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) — Best) value in Menu Merino Pints Is lid, Brown Cotton do la 6d, Heavy Ribbed do Is 9d s Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4a lid, ( Strong Saddle Tweed do 8s 6d TXT ANTED Known—Lovely Prints from Vf 4^cl, Fancy Pinafore Muslina 3|d, Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7|l, Large Aprona ll^d, Corsets 2s 6d, Oasbmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tonored Streeb fc* rpHB Scene has Changed," aay J. Visitors to the Ready Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 9d, Door Mata Is, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Carpet la 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4£d, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Orepa Cretonnes 4£d, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and Ib, Lace Curtains from la 6d, 70 inoh White Twill Sbeetinga lO^'i, Strong U,B Tabling 10id. Nainsook, fuil 421 n wide, 5a 9d a dozen at Gibbabb's, Ready Money Draper DRESS ES-Bronhe Silk Lustres 6b lid, 7s IU, 8b lid. dres* length, Summer Beiges 6a 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Bummer Tweed Effects 5e lid dress, French Poplins 8s lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 6a 9d, ab Gibbarb's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade "ITTANTED KNOWN-Gibbakd has pur f f ohaaed the stock of G F Smith, Rangiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10s; 1b Straw Hats for 6d ; 4a Felt Hata for Is Hd ; Jfapsr Collars, 4 boxes for Is. The stock must go at any price space limited, price no object. Come at once to Gikbard's for bargains. MAKE no mistake j !£ it la Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Meixcr's Zealandla Boot Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Melloh's. FOR Best Value in American Glass ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co, Tancred Street WANTED KNOWN-That J Moisqn has tnado immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmaa Stock of Boots and Shoes, of baat quality just arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Court House, Ashburton. 11 153 Smoke New Venn*



public Notices ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, A PPLIOATIONS wi'l be received up to JjL Ipm at the Oounc Th Offiofs on the 9tih Instant, from persons willing to bob as Travelling Sub Registrar of Dog* for 1902, for the County of Ashburton. Schedule of duties on view at the Councii'i Offiots, Aahburtoa, By Order, Fi MAINWARING, Clerk Aehburton, January, 2,1902 1 8 MOUNT SOMKBS BOAD BOARD. I _ i A PENALTY of 10 Per Cent, will be 11 added to alt Rates Outstanding after >he Isbh DAY OF JANUARY, 1903, on which date payment may be made at the Board's Office, Mount Somere, between the hours cf 2 and 6pm. l j. McGregor, 12 242 Clerk. STRAYED or Stolen from Mayfield— Chestnut Gelding, white etar on fore head, Bhod all round. Anyone giving infor mation of his whereabouts to A Wilson or J Ccsack will be rewarded. Anyone de^ fciUoing game after this,, dale will be prosecuted 12 228 TOWN CLOCK ini||| fi mmm A 8 Cloro are many persons in both Town aad Country who have promised support to this object, and no doubt would like to see the Clcok ia the Tower, they are asked to forward their Subscriptions as promptly as possible. The Bum of Fortj-Five Pounds ia yet required, and as the Clock haa been ordered, it is desirable that the neoaess-ry amount shall be in hand. W. H. COLLINS, 174 Mayor. ~IMPOBTANT KOTICeT SEVENTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON Of THE Polypathio Medical Institute, CHRISTGHURCH. FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m ujpiil 8 p.m SATURDAY, 4 h, 9 a,m until 1 p,m . Consultation frce~-Mc£fjdt'a Hotel 12 223 FOR SALE, TQ 741, wi h T Cottage thereon. • corner of Pater Street and SKBelt ; alto a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable for an implement ebed. Apply W. Pagh, Builder. ~W DONGES, HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHER of Violin, MandoliP, and Harmony Quarter oommenoes from any date, 14 NOVELTIES FOR THE Holiday Season, I AT '' The Corner." MILLINERY-Our Milliaery Depart ment never presented a more pleasing or atlraofctve appearance than at present. Come early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', San Hats and Bonneta LADIES' BILK & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fib and fiuish is in our ready nude Blouses, and can be had all prices from 2s 6d up WHITE * FANCY BKIRTS—A splendid assortment of White Underekirte, Trimmed Lace or Embroidery, alao Fancy Silk in all the loading colors. Cail and see these < wonderful tinea LACE TIES, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACES—We have jusb opened Up a very large shipment of these Goods suitable for Holiday Wear, at very low prices ; call and Inspect) HOSIERY & GLOVES in Lace, Silk and Cotton—Special value in Hosiery at Is, la 6d, 2i per pair ; Kid Gloves, all shades, from 2« 6d, Everyone should secure a pair of our 2s 61 Gloves, very reliable DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpaoaa and Fancy Blacks—New Shades and marked at low figures to sell MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Print« Mercerised Prints, Fancy and White Muslim, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Muslins In endleaa varieties, best designs. We hold a wonderful stock of CALICO OUR MEN'S & BOYS" CLOTHING k MERCERY DEPARTMENT i« caw replete with % very choice selection of Men's and Boy'a SjUifcs, s^west Frame Felt and Straw Hats iepeoiaily imported), Ohoioe Shirts, Ties, IJiaderolothing, Sox, eto BOOTS BOOTS Special Shipment of Ladies' Fine American Shoes, also Children's Tan and Black Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoeß, Gents' Boots and Shoes at all prices. Call and inspect before the HOLIDAY SEASON, NOfiTHCOTE~& HEFFORD ♦THE CORNER,' ABHBURTON. J, WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC ' lit ' ' WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All 01a5668 of Rooms BUBNEIT STREED Smoke New Venus t



Tenders, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL I fJIENDERS arß invited for enlarging 8 i ..*_ miloa of Main Race .frcm MrntaUo- Mayfifcld to Montalto-Ealiog Road in one oontracb Ako enlarging 20 miles of P And T races ia odo eontraoti Plans and specifications on view at Council Office, and tenders »dflrPß*ed to Chairman to be tent in FRIDAY 10th January 19C2, ab 11 o 1 cloak a m By Order WILLIAM BAXTER, Ocunty Engineer ABV.bnr^or, Jan 2, 1902 1 7 DAVID THOMAS A B 0 A ITiF SATURDAY, JANUARY 4. MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell on account of a Client, as above.— 4 Draught MARES ft GELDINGS, all Good Workers, also Harness for name. 2 Tip Drays 12 231 R CURTIS, Auctioneer AKOADE HORSE^ FAIR, F&IDAY, JAN. 10, 1902. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am dow receiving entries, 12 155 ,-—■—,„- D THOMAS FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TKEATYj NOT having sold Mr F A Cccks's Farm of 912 Acres ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately lor ame. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDES BROS. Ltd. PUBLIC NOTIOEB "~ IMPObTANT JSOTIOB. SEVENTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON OF THB Polypathio Medical Institute, CHKIBTOHURCH FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 p.m SATURDAY, 4th, 9 a.m until 1 p.m Consultation fite—Moffatfc'a Hot 1 12 214 MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE in'ormed that arrangements are now i completed wiih the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at) reduced rates Employees of Members of (he nloa, Policies may be issued at once. Messrs Friedlasdek Bkos, Ltd, are the Local Agenta for the Commercial Union otnpany. O Hardy & Co, Agents at R»kala. (Signed) G..W. LEADLISY, Chairman North Canterbury Diet riot H 166 NZ Farmers' Uuion FARMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI DE.*T INSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faob that the Reduoed Rate of Premium ie dne to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Offioe and now that) tho Cootraoti Is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will loyally etand by the agreement entered into. We shall be glad o receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd* Per HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Managing Director. Ashbnrton, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 TO MEMBERS Off " - FAKMERS' UNION AND OTHERd. IMPORTANT NOTICE * RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital ... ... One Million Revenue for 1900-£878,492 5s lid. A RE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—at the aame rate anj with the same oonoesiloDii individually, as any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWESD RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and libaral settlement of all just claims effected locally TO FARMERS TTTE may state that the Reduced Rates of Premiums now prevalent on %11 classes of business are due to the enterprise of the Ocean Accident Corporation, who have been steadily bringing down the Rates since they commenced operations in the colony, and Farmers will gad it to their advantage to cal! and see us before completing business lsewhece. NIOO&L BROS., District Agents »""™" ■ ' " ■ --" "" —■ ■ft—H»W—■■■ ni— —— wm,J, WANTED— All Ladies to see the Won derfui Prints 4|d, Lovely Muslin 6|d at Pjbaeoe's, Cash Draper niOYS, TOYS—Every wticle musb be sold JL by Xmaa Eve. Bring the Children to Peabob's, Cash Draper MRS ALCORN is now showing a beaati ful ABBorcment of New Dress Goods, i Silks, Mnsllns, Prints, Laces aad Trimmings, i Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery , in Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers, Haviog secured the eervioes 1 of a first olasß Milliner and Dressmaker, i satisfaction is guaranteed to all, Newest \ designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, twMenei Wools, Transfers, &o, always In sbook* \



___ JOHN ORR AUD CO. JOHN OER MD CO. CHRISTMAS PPICIAL CHBISTMaS PRICE LIST : v First Piize Hams and Bacon— Finest 801 l Paeon 7|d by roll, per lb 8d TEAS TEAS A Valuable Library giyen away with our famous BOOK GIFT TEA. With every Xx Pounds of Tea, we gite you* Beautiful Book Geld Leaf T«» per lb «. Is lOd Nelson, MoatelTea per ib It lOd KosieTea „ lg gd Bell Tea, per it 2s Arab Tea „ ... U 8J Book Gift Te«, per lb 2« Orange Pekoe, Gejlon, perlb, la lOd and 2i JUST LANDED- A LARGE ASSORTED SHIPMENT OF PEEK, FREAK A OO.'S ENGLISH BISCUITS. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 14s 6d Per 701b Bag. Guabanteed Fuee Cane 12b per 661b Bag, i-s U per 401b, or £i§ per ton FINEST NEW SBASOFS FBUIT . Currants, per lb ... 5d layer Figs, per lb .„ Bd Baisina „ ... 6|d ilb Boxes Figs ..'.'.. 7^ Baisins, seeded, perlb... 7d SulfaLas perlb [" gi^ Prunes, perlb ... fed Kew Bixed Feel, perlb l& FLOUR, OATMBJAL, and WHEAT MEAL at Mill fricei Timßt Roller Ftour per ton, £6 15s; 200!b B*p; H g • ifloih R«L ?- la 501b Bag 3s lid, 251b Big 2u l? • Mf JOHN ORR AND QO, I I arge Stocks of LAWN MOWERS, lubber Hose. Gardening Tools of all kinds BOILED and BAW GIIJ I WMteJLead, Castoi Cil, *" 1 eather Belling, Balata Ileltiog and Fowl Ketfitig f : .- Black and O&lvanUed Wire Barb Wire BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING •; Landtd-—Six Cases of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, which we are dwpoHog of at Ifixtreraeiy Low Prices 'Travellirg Bage, SteehTrunke, :-M»pglta and Wrin AT AT JOHN ORR AND CO.'S ASH BURTON HOLLIS CYCLES Manufactured by/the Celebrated Gunmakers, I. HOLLIS SON^, 1 irmingnam. Fresh, shipments of these Famous 4H Machines arriviog regularly JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR SPLENDID STOOfe BODS, HEELS, LINES, MINNOWS, FLIES, TBACEP,' WADEiiS, GAFFS, Etc, We Keep None But Goods of the^Bcst Quality. JOHN OUR AID Co.