Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURaDAY.

(Before Mr C A Wray, S M.)

AliliKGBB BbKACHOFTHE LICENSING ACT— A Whibaker, licensee of the Royal Hotel, waa charged wibh (1) allowing liquor to be consumed on hia premises hftoc closing, and (2) with Belling liquor after hours on 3rd December. Sergeant Barlow prosecuted, and Mr Maude appeared for defendant, who pleaded nG(yjui!ty Uonßtable T. Hammond deposed that, be waa ia the hotel on December Sab two different times, went to the bar, and it was closed. Wenb into an other room, and saw a party of aboat 70 or 80 at a tablet A ban quet) was in progrems. Saw Mr Whitaker Bonne time afterward?, who spoke to witness about the case, and aeked <f any thiog was going to be done in the matter. Witneea did not know* D d Qot see any liquor supplied. To Mp Maude—Waa instructed So visit the houee, The only part of the house that vrm open wan the dining room, The licensee bears a Rood character, and the house in well eonduotedo j

Win. Sparrow, said he was ab a banquet on 3rd December laßt* Commenced aboub 8.30 and left) ab 1 a.m. Had whisky to drink. Did not pay for anything, and had whisky after 11 o'clock. As far as witness oould remembsr, arrangemenbs were made for the banqueb before ib took place, The Committee was to pay for liquor as much as was used ab the banqueb. To Mr Maude—Mr Whitaker said that owing to some misunderstanding aboub the permib, he could cob supply liquor a< arranged. So he wou'd supply the 1 qu< r without charge, as he couid not sell ie Seventy odd were present altogether. There were a good number tf prohibitioni«ta amongst the crowd. There wore no pcopls in the room who were r,ob Masons. The

©barge for the supper was 2s a head. To the Sergeant of police—The liquor was to be paid for peparately. Jimes Mellor—Was at the dinner ab the Royal Hotel on recrmber 3rd, ond had liquor* Commenced aboub 10 30, and left about Ipm. Witness was one of the Com mittee. Arrangemeata were made for the dinner three weeks baforebandr Arrange ments were 2a per head for 55 peopli. The Lodge was to pay for what liquor was consumed. Did nob know the amount of liquor consumed. To Mr Maude—lt was optional with Mr Whifcsker whether he charged for the whole of the liquor put on bhe table, or whether he pub the balance back Into h's sfcockt Ori tho nlghb of tho dinner, Mr Whitaker said that he waa in a fix as they had turned up later than he expected, and he would make a present of the liquor to the Lodge; There

were no people in the room who were nob Masone. The Lodge was not expeoted bo pay for the liquor. Sergeant Btrlow said that on the night of the 3rd of December, Mr Whibnker rang up on the telephone aboub 9.40, and said he was going tc Save a M*eonio banquet in the hotel, »«u asked if ib was all right. Replied it would not be without a permit-. Whitaker did not think ibwasi required, bub witness repeated that ib was necessary. To Mr Maude—ln consequence of the Information Mr Wriitaker gave witness, sent a constable to the hotel.

Mr Maude submitted thab from the evidence given by the witnesses for the proseoution, it was shown thab Mr Whitaker acted quite straight in the matter, and that It was puroly as a matter of friendship that Mr Whitaker gave the liquor; that the amount of liquor consumed was only about 30s worth ; and further that lha room was lot j and hi (counsel) thought two or more persons could hire a room and entertain their friends after hours. He referred to the Justice of the Pesos Aot, and asked His Worehip to dismiss the case

His Worship said thab he could not see his way to do this. He was not clear as to how f*r accused was in ignorance, and the Bench would have to keep to the provisions of the Act. He would impos3 a fine of £5 and coats on the firsb information, the license to be endorsed, and the second would foe dismissed

Subsequently the solicitor for the defence asked that the fine be raised to £5 Is for the purpose of applying for an appea". This was agreed to by His Worship, an I the fine was raised

Alleged Theft—Thomas Welch, senr, charged with stealing £1 was remai ded till tomorrow morninc, bail being allowed in one security of £20, or two of £10 each.

DRUNKKNNES3—-A first offendtrwas fined Sifor drunkennes?.

Gearing Cattle on tub BoAD-Biohard Nealoa was charged with greging cattle on the road.

B Low, ranger, Ashburton, said that on 2nd January he saw cows on ihe road. They only went 25 chains in an hour. — Cooper gave evidence to the effect that he saw the cows on the road. Defendant said tha cows were being taken to water by a boy, and there waa plenty of feed in their own paddocks. • Defendant was fined lOsi

Civil Cases-In the following oases, judg ment went by default:—F Ferrlman v T Mummery, £3 16a 6d j D Thomas v T Ken nedy, £12, Thomas Jaokson v Taylor's Stream Lime & Coal Company, £ Mr Purnell for plaintiff, Mr Beawick for defendant

Afber a long argument between the lawyers the case was adjourned for a week.

Almgeb Fqkgeby — Henry Grantham, was charged with forging a cheque on the Bank of New Zealand for £3, purporting to be signed by O. Bennetts

A H Felling-am, of Ashburton, boarding house keeper, remembered the 13ch Dec. last. Sawaooused on that date, who stayed at Ills boardingbouse- Ordered rooms for himself and two others. Offered a chrque lor £3 on the Bank of New Zealand. Took the cheque and gob it caahod, and gave back the change, and kept 3s. Accused went away between half pas six and seven, and witness never saw him agatn, On the 141b of Deoember the cheque was returned dis< honored.

Charles Bennett, Tiowald, threshing machine owner, said ho never owed accused any money. Did nob keep an account ab the Bank of New Zealand. The cheque pro duced was nob signed by witness, and had not authorised anyone to sign a cinque. His name was Bennett and not Bennetts.

Samuel Grant, draper, Ashburton, partner of the firm of Grant & Moore, deposed that be had seen acoused twic o, bub did nob know bimi Saw him on Deceember 13th in the shop, He asked for a pen and ink to write out a cheque* He wrote the cheque and (spoiled H, and asked witness for a blank ehequei Gave him one from cheque book. The number on the oheque produced corres ponded with the number on the block. Accused asked lor an envelope and a stamp. Later ot», cashed cheque. Paid it into his account ab the Bank of New Z3aland. Was returned, marked 'no account,' Informed FelUngham bo that effect.

W H Arrow, acoountanb at the Bank of New Zealand, said the cheque produced was paid into Grant & Moore's aocount on 14bh December. Bennetb had no account ab the Bank of New Zaaland. and Grant & Moore were notified to that effect).

Accused waa committed for trial ab ths Supreme Court ffihe Court) then adjourned,

German Antarctic Expedition.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jan 8 The ifceamer Tangllan has returned from Kerguelen Landj where f&he landed dogs, 360 bono of coal, and 2000 ton? of stores for the German Antarctic expedition. Kergue len is described as a bleak and mountainous margined lend. There are numerous small islands', and the work of landing stores was very difficult owing to the rugged coasts and perpetually stormy aean. The weather was boisterous and foggy, bub no ice was viewed. Several good lakes were seen in land. Fish are soarce, and rabbits which have bred from the few landed in the 1874 expedition, swarm on the Island. Tbe German flag was ho|sted on an old hut, the eemnanbof the whalers. Herr Euzsnsperger Dr Luyken, members of tb.9 Gauss expedi tion, and a servant remained awaiting the Gauss, whioh had not arrived as expected. Four Chinese members of the crew died of beriberi fever, HJwo were burled at Ker guelen.

The National Finances.

lINCREASED TAXATION A3STICI- J PATBD.

United Press Association—By Eloctrlo Telegraph —Copyright London, January 7 Sir IRobeifc Giffen, ex-Controller* General of the Statistical Department, and a wellknown w-i^er on financial matters, in a letter to The Times, antici pates a deficiency in the revenue of ten millions, and increased taxation.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Telegr<\ph~Gopyriphb Auokdand, J>nß A child named Henry Bates died today under peculiar circumstances. Yesterday afternoon he drank the contents of a ginger beer bubble, and soon afterwards commenced vomiting. Medical assistance was procured, but bhe child died. There are indications of

I corrosion aboub the mouth, and the contents of the stomach are to be analysed. Stratfokd, Jan 8 A shocking fatal accldenb occurred here today. A man named Stockman, while trucking logs ab Brown's mill, fell off the truck on to the line. The truck passed over him, severing his right leg below the knee, and half cutting off bhe left leg. His left arm was also broken, and be received a scalp wound. The man died from the thock and lose of blood. Cheistchtjkch, Jsn 8 This evening a man narmd fhort was having an altercation with his wife, who ia separated from him, when a cyclist, at tracted by high words, drew near to the couple, dr<«w a revolver and fired at the cyclist, who made off. S; ort w*s sez^d by persons who were attracted by the report and handed over to the police j

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SOUTH AFJRICA

MORE SKIRMISHING

AN IMPERIAL BRIGADE

THE BURGHER SCOUTS

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(Received J.*n 9, 8 54 am) London, Jan 8 Colonel Colenbraader, at Watetvaal, wounded twenty Boer?.

Kitchener is tianslormiog tho Imperial Light Horse iato a truly Imperial Brigade, adding squadrons from England, Canada, and Australia; Kwri Davis will be. the organiser, At the instance of the National Burgher Scouts, twenty-one of their relatives sur rendered at Middltburg on the 7 th.

Home and Foreign.

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Received January 9, 9 2 a m 6E810U3 COLLISION London, January 8 A eerlous collision occurred batweea Rus aiai soldiers and Americia sailors belonging fco the wun>hip Vickaburg, which is wintering at Niuohwaog. SMALLPOX Ffty-fchree fresh oaten of smallpox were Reported in London yesterday. Twenty* eight deaths occurred Ust week, GERMAN ELEMENT j Berlin, January 8 ] The epsech from the Throne Rt the opening j of the Prussian Diet), declared that it wsa | detormined to cultivate ib Germany a j national Bp!ri\ The maiateaanoe in th& Stales of the German element waR a matter o£ sslf preservation. THE POPE DISPLEASED tfOMB, Jan 8 The Popo urgea the French Catho'.icß to acoep 1} a Rapubiio. Hia Holiness is dim? pleased that the Monarchists have disobsyed him, thus provoking the reHgioua ussociationa and the law.

Australian

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Received January 9, 9 17 a m TRAILING SKIRTS Melbourne, Jan 9 The Board of Health refused to endorse a motion asking Indies Hopetoun, Janet Clarke, and the heads of various Ladies' Societies to use their Influence in doing away with trailing skiafcs, in bhe intorests of health. Only two members supported the motion. POLITICAL Perth, Jan 9 Mr Rason, the Minister of Lands has been elected THE COMMONWEALTH Sydney, January 9

Sir W J Lyno, referring to Mr Piloher's etatement as to the Commonwealth going to pieces and advising New Z-aaland not to join, said that such a statement was childish: The Union was not a toy union, but a Union in stern reality, lb was going bo last and grow in importance

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Chbi6Tohdrch, Jan 9 John Short, charged with shooting with Intent) at an unknown cyclist, was before the Court thia morning, and was remanded till Tuesday, Bail was allowed £25 January 9J2 An information against Henry EoJmes, hosiery factory owner, for neglectks» to pay wages to his employees for the King's Birthday—a holiday—was dismissed by Mr Carew, on the grounds that the girls had not been employed for twenty days during the four weeks immediately {.receding the holiday.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. STAWELL.

United Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Jan % England have lost eighb wickets againsb the Sbawell Cricket Oub eighteen for 523 —Jessop 69, McLaren 56, Jones 9.5, B.raund 127, McGahey 101. Jessop's score included four ;&>ers*

The Waiwetu (Wellington) v Timaru teams met yesterday, each side playing thirteen mem The game was won by the Waiwetu team. Tbe scores were: —Wai- wetu 119. and 12, Timaru 59 and 72

The following will play for the Ashburton Cricket Club in the match versus Waiwetu (Wellington) Orickeb Club on the Domain Oval ab 11 a m tomorrow (Friday) ;~0 J Taylor (Captain), L F Andrewee, Percy Or, W Powell, W Crowther, T Richards, E Maraden, A W Lane, G W Andrews, C % Davis, and F Clarke. Emergencies- Stephens and Fee. The Captain wishes as many of the team as are afole to meeb the visitors at the Railway Station ab 10.35 a.m. tiunoheon will be provided ab bhe pavilion at 1.30 pm, tea ab pavilion ab 4 pm, and a dinner in the Central Hotel at 7 30 pm, ab which Kia Worship the Miyor (Mr W H Collins) will preside. A concert by some (>f the leading local talent will fol'ow the dinner

The Premier.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph —Copyright Cnui tchuroh Jin 9 The Premier sari-ed from the West Coaab last night. In an intei view, ho said the coal leases should be put up to public competition, VMie-hi-r the Government would etarb a State coal mine had nob yet been decided. In his opinion, If the Government took up State coal mines at the present juncure, it might interfere with private enterprise. Aa to the command of the Eighth Contingent, nothing further would bo known until ho returned to Wellington. It was quite true that Colonel IXtvies had been offered I the first refusal of the command, and the offer was still open. In regard to his alleged interview with R E Hornblow, re the dismissal of bhe co-operative labourers, the Premier Raid that the statements, attributed to him were never made.

Dunedin Wool Sales

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph I Dunedin January 9 The flrsb wool sale of bhe season was held i today, There w&b a large attendance of buyers, representatives of the different woollen mills in the country, and also English buyers. Prices, though consider ably lower than those prevailing at the aatm date last year, .in most Cises exceeded anticipations from the repi rts furnished by late Lmdon sales, and those in other parts of the colony. The feature of the fale was the spirited manner in which well grown crossbred hogget wool was competed for, prices reaching In some cases to within a fraction of last year's rate?. This was also the case in connection with pieces, bellies, etc, la ordinary crossbred flaeco there waa a drop of some'whem about. 20 per cent-, and in ha fbred 10 per cpct. The prices of good halfbrods were 6i to 7£d, dingy nod faulty flf I toofl, fiao oossbred fl?ece 4£l to Sjd, ooarse 3d bo 41. floe orossbred hogget %\to 5| coarse 3| ito 4 JI

SHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY,! JANUARY; 9, 1902



Public notices. 3 LIST OF LICENSED AUCTIONEERS f DISTRICT OF TBE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON I HEREBY give notice that John Bobbrt Bland, Reginald Fbedebick Ouktis, Rudolph Fbikdl&ndeb, Hknby Arthor Lloyo, Hknry mepdenson, David ] homas, whose places of business are within this district, have been duly licensed to ccli by auytion for twelvo months, to be computed from the first day of January, 1902, H H FOOKS, | 1 68 Town Cierk WILLOWBY INSTRUMENTAL BAND, A CONCERT of Instrumental and Vocal Items will foa given by the above Bind in the WILLOWBY SCHOOLROOM, on FRIDAY, JANUARY lOch, at 7 30p.m. Admission—One Shilling, 1 63 TO ANAMA RATEPAYERS ALL BATES not paid by January Slat inst. will be subject to ten per cent, penalty under Section 60 of Rating Act, 1894. By Order, J; C. BELL, 1 65 Cleik, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY IN accordance with Boction 49 of the Road Beards Act, 1882, Public Notice is hereby given that an Election of One Member to fill the Extraordiaary Vacancy oaußed by the resignation of Mr G A Mc- Lean Buckley, for tho following Ward will take place aa under :— No 1, Laghmor Ward : Place oi Eieotion— Woolßhed, Laghmor Time and date—WEDNESDAY, P.brnary stb, at Noon, Nominations in the prescribed form will be reoeived till Noon on WEDNESDAY, January 22nd, addressed to the Returning Officer. Road Bjard Offise, West Street, Ashburtom JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer Ashburton, January 9 h, 1902 1 66 BINDER TRIAL. A FIELD TRIAL of the OSBORNE £%. COLUMBIA BINDER will be held at the Farm of Mb A Kean, at Newton, Rakaia, on SATURDAY, January 11th, at Ipm All Farmers are cordially Invited to attend 1 49 m rewardT LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, 74 Ewes and Lambs, branded (circle with bar attached); Lambs earmarked with two notches out of fore part of left ear for wethers, and two notches oufc of fore part \ of right ear for ewes, lambs also branded | Any person giving information that will lead to discovery of same will receive the above reward, or any person found detaining same after notice will be proseouted. C, HEWSON, Jnb., Geraldine. \ I.Si—The Sheep are branded in blue, but looks the same as black. Any person seeing same, kindly correspond with the above address. 1 64 MOUNT SOMER3 ROAD BOARD. A PENALTY of 10 Per Cent, will be added to all Rates Outstanding after the 15th DAY OF JANUARY, 1902, on which date payment may bo made at the Board's Office, Mount Somers, between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. l. j. McGregor, 12 242 Clerk. FOR SALE, TQ 741, wr.h T Cottage thereon, «(j 4 corner of Peter Street and S E Belt ; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable for an implement shed. Apply W. Page, Builder. TOWN CLOCK. _o— A S there are many persons in both Town X__ and Country who have promised support to this object, and no doubt would like to see the Clock in the Tower, they are asked to forward their Subscriptions as promptly as possible. Tho sum of Forty-Five Pounds is yet i ! required, and as the Clock has been ordered, ! it is desirab'e that the necessary amount shall be in hand. W. H. COLLINS, 1 174 Mayor.



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WANTED. TTTANTED—Kind Person to take charge V* Biby By. /ipply X , Mail Gffi.e. 1 65 \\[ ANTtCD—Yoirh aa apprentice, or with *T' F.omo experience preferred, H U Banett, Draper, Aahburton. 1 67 FOUND —Young Sheep Dojr. Owner oan have same by paying expenses, Apply R Lowe, Tailored Street. 1 WANTED, by 16th January—loo Pairs of Pigeone«-~J H Jewitt, Burnett Streeb lOfNG Sugar 6d, Cocoanut 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2d, New Jordan Almonds 2s 4d, Muscatels la.—John Orr & 00. MASON'S Screw Top Fmin Jars -1 Pint 4s 9d, Quirt s=< 6d, £ gallon 63 9d, per dozen.—John Orr& Oo ( /"IARFENTEK'S TOOLS. —I have just KJ received a large Shipment of CD 'oU of all descriptions at a greatly reduced price, and am Belling same ab fully 25 per eeot reduction in prioe, —G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. T7"ERR BROS, Burnett Street, wieh to remind all their Friends that they couid not do better than start the New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. \T7 ANTED—AITTadieB to Te3 the"Won V* derful Prints 4| 1, Lovely Mus'in 6j£d ab Peakob's, Gash Draper rpHE IfiTJiRNAL CITY, Marietta, St JL Nt-Ztrius, Light Frights, Oounti Hanni ba 1, A Modern (Jintrane, By Rouk and Pool, Tales of a Dying Race, The Crime of the Or'yaia', L^rJ; Ki'chener, The Marquis of Salisbury. Sir Alf/ed Miluer; Splendid variety of Bibles, pcckeb, teacher?,' and Family Bibles ; The new version Bible, very complete edition! The new Prayer and Hymn Books B. M. Jones. V; 7 ANTED TO SBLL-Sampleß' Tab'e *' Centres, Mantle Drapea, Etc, Tie Sets, Etc, must he sold to make room for the Toys— W H .Pearch C*ah Drap r FOR Christmas-— Peek Fraan'a London Bifccuits in eight, varieties. Swiss Wine. ' S*ns Alcohol.' Aaslebrouk's and Oao'bury's Chocolates, New Currantp, Peol, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of ficest quaUby.~-Carson &Co. WE Want Room, and During this Month are g.ving some Exceptional Bargains in Drapery and Clothing—W H Pearch, Corner East and Burnett Street. 17*011 Best Value in Amoucan Glass I? ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Cakson and Co.Tancred Street \\T ANTED -All Men ti see Colonial V> , Tweed Trousers 7a lid, Two Pairs Black Cashmere Fox for Is lid, White Washing Hatu li'6J ab Pbarce'S, Cash Draper NEW LINES (imported direct) in Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Purees and Pockeb Bnoks, Sunday School Cards and Tickets, Wall Texts, Birthday Books and o*jdp, New and Cheap Dictionaries, and Ready Reckoners, Weldon's Journals, Xmas Nos', Local Agent forEdiaon'd Latest Phono graphs and new process records, clear, loud, and natural*—A TH Williams, East Street. ROSS KANDY Tea—Having oleared a large lino of this splendid new Ormge Pekoo, we are offering ib at Is B<i, compari son invited with any 2a Tea on (he market. —OABSON & Co TgIOYS, TOYS—Every aiticle must be sold : JL by X'tsas Eve. Bring the Ohildrfn to Peabob s, Cash Proper QLB Sures Top Jam Jars, Is dozen; (t£) Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quall'y, and Preserving Sugar; —CARSON & Co., Tancred Btrcet ; ; ___, Now on at Corner of Tanorbd & East Ftheet, "OUR SALE." money'wanted Gorda are going ab —STAIN CV PUICU&S.— LOOK AT OUR WINDOWS. Fancy Dress Materials Is lid, now Is. Plain Colors do. Is 3d, nowSJd Black Fancy Alpacas 2? lid, now 2a 3d Dress Muslins (newest goods) la 3d, li 61, 2s, now 7_if 9d, Is. Fancy Pique Prints Is, Is 3d, la 6d, now 6_«i f 7id, B_!ii Ladies Lace Ties and Knots at ridiculously low figures. Ladieß' Brown Suede Gloves (6^ and 6^ only) 2$ 9d, now Is 6d COTTON GLOVES AT SALE PRIOE. Trimmed Millinery at Half Price, and plenty of summer weather yet in store. Three Lines of Corsets, 5a lid, 5s 63, 4alld, all now 3a lid White Pique Costumes 25i 6d now 17a 61 Ladieß White and Coloured Blouses, 5? 6d, 6* 61. 8a 6d, now 3s 61, 4s 6d, 5a lid Galatea and Sunshine Hats for Boys and Girls 9-| 1, la 3d, la lid—very cheap, i Sun Bonnets 2s ild, 53 6d, now la (id, 33 lid Regat'a Shirts 8s 6d now Is lid Men'p Suits 22s 6d,2ss.—Colonial goods. Boy's Gilatea Blouses ss, now 3s lid Large Lot Men's Boater Straws at Half Price. Boys' Cricket Cape Is lid, now 1?. Special Job in Men's Tweed Trousers. 9s 6d for ?3 lid, 6s 6d for 4a 6d, 8a lid for 63 lid. Men's and Boys Felt Hats > A Marvel Is lid, 2s 6d, 33 6(i jof Cheapness, Tennis Hats is lid. Men's Summer Gauze and Merino Pants 2s lid now Is lid. KEMNANTS AT COST PRIOE. We solicit a call and guarantee that you will receive 2Q<« worth of SALE Goods for 133 6d, and be quite satisfied with «OUJR. , SAX. 13' at The Corner. HORTHOOTE& HEFFORD N.B.—Fresh lines brought forward daily. Terms (spot cash.' > ■ —— —————— in i ■ i BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stook. Also Wall Papers, Paints, etc. Funerals conducted. 11 17 A SHOE that does nob wear well is not J\. cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish A merlcan Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced, ab 9s 6d, wear well, look J well and fib well; our sawn walking shoes ab 6s 6d and 6a 8d are marvels. Come and see them, ab R Alcorn's- 11 19 LSTER~Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thanks his numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of nob being able to secure Almanacs, I shall return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased. Having completed my stook of Footwear, I solicit inspection of the same—lHOS. YOUNS, Ulster Boob Shop, Tanored Street, Ashburton DO you know thab H Baiestow is selling for cash at less han Christchurch prices, as the few following quotations will show : —Brass rail Iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50u ; Duchess tables from 30s s Duchess chests from 45b ; inspection t and comparison invited. II 144 j



DAVID THOMAS AHOADE HORSK_FAFK. TO-MOUKOW', FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 1902. MY NEXT HOUSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 12 155 D THOMAS ! FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD I ' FolTsAUi] BY FBIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr FA Cocks's Farm of 912 Acras ab Mayfiald by Aucbion we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. PUBLIC NOTICES IMPORTANT NOTICE. "11/fR GEORGE SANEREY, the Repre sentative of MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO, begs to notify his many Customers thab he will, duriog the next few weeks, visit'the WATERTON, FLEMINGTON, and WINSLOW Districts, ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and FRIDAYS, and respectfully requests his Clients to do ! their Shopping on MONDAY*. TUESDAYS*, or SATURDAYS, When they can rely on hie personal attend ance. W. STRANGE & CO, also intimate thab the rooms will remain open Diily as usual for tho receipt of the more urgent Orders; Mb Sandbey desires to heartily thank his numerous Customers for the splendid manner in which they have rallied round him, and trusts for their continued confidence during the coming year. For Variety, Choice, and Good Value, STKANGE'B IS THE PLACE. 1 47 NOW OPEN. THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL 'intending PURCHASERS OF CYCLES should Call and I»sp<ob cur Up to Date Wheels before deciding on any other make. The KHAKI Is the Bosb V^lue over Offered in Ashburtoni BEST AND TOWNER | SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS j TO MEMBERS OK 1 FiBMBKb' ONION | AND OTHERS. 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION! ! ACT, &o. 1 THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital ... ... One Million Revenue.for 1900-£878.492 5s lid. ARE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—*t the same rate* anl with the same concessions individually, as any other Company ofltra them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal sebblernenb of all just claims effected locally TO FARMERS TTCTE may state thab the Reduced Rateß of Premiums now prevalenb on all classes of business are duo 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 find ib bo their advantage to ' call and see us beforo completing business Isewhere. NICOLL BROS., District Agents DOiT READ THIS AND THEN FORGET IT. GREAT RED LETTER BAY. a IHE Pol7teohnic Drapery Company has purchased the entire stock of Mb E. Gibbard's, Tancted Street, for cash, end intend to sell ib for whab ib will bring. Having large consignment coming from Eng land, and very litble room, we will make prices blush ab their own cheapness. Prlceß completely upseb ! A Sale prolific wibh price surprises! A carnival of cut prices! Look here Aucbion prices without the auction! Linen Faced Paper Collars 2s 91 d< z boxes Men's Braces, Hats, Ties, and Sox, all ab 6d Gents' 35i Tweed Suits for 2ls 6d Fancy Pinafore Muslin, 2a lid dcz Sbandard Prints, 3s lid dee Pink Twill fiannelebte, 3s lid doa Scotch Cotton Shirting, 4a lid doz White Linen Handkerchiefs, Is 61 half doz 4s 6d Men's FelbHats for la lid Black and coloured Dress Stuffs, Curtains, Oatico, Prints, Quilts and Hosiery, all cub price marvels. In addition to this bhe new Manager will give to every customer spending 5s a piece of musio worth 2s. This is a chance in a. life time of securing a good stock of music ABSOLUTELY FOR rNOTHTNG. Remember the address—Labe E Gjbbakd Taaored Sbreeb, now bhe POLYTECHNIC. PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Come and share ia the spoil. THE SALE IS ON TO-DAY.



JOHN ORR AND CO. __. JOHN ORR AND CO. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS P]?TPT? T TQ rp • JL J \jA. \^J a. J JljJLklj JL • First Piize Hams and Bacon—r Finest Roll Bacon 7|d by roll, per lb 8d I hi Ab X LW?Lo A Valuable Library given away with our famous BOOK GIFT TEA. "With every fcix Pounds of Tea, we give you a Beautiful Book Gold Leaf Tea per lb ... Is lOd Nelson, MoafceJTea pej? lb Is lOd Kozie Tea „ ... Is 9d Bell Tea, per lb 2s [Arab Tea „ ... la 8d Book Gift Tea, per lb 2i | Orange Pekoe, Cejlon, per lb, Is lOd and 2s JUST LANDED- A LARGE ASSORTED SHIPMENT OF PfiEK, FREAK & CO.'S ENGLISH BISCUITS. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 14s 6d Per 701b Bag. Guaranteed Pure Oane 12s per 661b Bag, fes 9d per 401b, or £2$ per ton FINEST NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. Currants, per lb ... 5d Layer Figs, per lb ... Sd Raisins „ ... s|d lib Boxes Fjgs . 7d Raisins, seeded, per 1b... fd Sultanas, per lb ... 6Jd Prunes, per lb ... 8d New Mixed feel, per lb bd Pearl Barley, per lb 2d No 1 Japan Rice, per Ib 2d Pearl Tapioca, per lb ... ... 2d Split Peap, per lb ... ... 2d Flak© Tapioca, per lb 2d JOHN ORR AND CO. large Stocks of LAWN MOWERS, Rubber Hose. Cardeuing Tools of all kinds BOILED and RAW Oil? White I cad, Castoi C il, ' ' , leather Belting, Balata Belting Sheep jind Fowl Fetiiug j Black and Galvanited ire Parb "Wire BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING Landed —Six Oases of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, which we are disposing of at Bxtremely Low Prices Travelling Bags, Steel> Trunks, Maoglfß and Wringers AT AT JOHN ORR AND CO.'S ASHBURTON HOLLIS CYCLES Manufactured by the Celebrated Gunmakers, I. HOLLIS SON?, Birmingham. Fresh shipments of these Famous Machines arriving regularly JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLfi AGENTS DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR SPLENDID STOOK RODS; REELS, LINES, MINNOWS, FLIES, TRACES, WADERS, GAFFS, Etc, We Keep None But Goods of the Best Quality. JOHN ORR AND Co.



(BUSINESS NQTIQEB TRIAD f r»risß© Com petition. ATEDNWTIMAERBLFZSSYTNDOHAL. THE above letters form five word*. Oss ihe 20 h APRIL bhe envelopes marked * Bentence» will be opened, and tilt sender of the first correct aentfluoe Opened will moeive Two Goijsbas, To oloie 20th APRIL. CONDITIONS. All that Ib necessary bo enter for thil competition ie to write out Ihs words eni post same (enclosing a receipt'tor ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser* at per list below, to "The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin* OorapetP tors may send as many solutions «■ they please, provided each complies with abort conditions For * Puzz'e' for young people, see Triad A tax Washing Powder* Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread—all Bakers Book Gift Tea, ail grocers Brinsley and Oo.'a Ranges Bing, Harris _ Co, Arrow Brand Boots | Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyrea Gawne's Sauces, Piokles, Vinegar, etc Gates, H A, Musio seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward'e Pickles and Bauoes Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure} Meddine, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson, jloate and Go's Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Sootch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed andCo Corn Cure • Tonking's Linseed Emulsion B>kat,' Curs Cough Trinity College Examinations Wallke's So«p Wills "three Castles Cigarettes and Tobsoeo Woodrows' Hats, Goliin & Go., Agents J. V. BE BEER WATOH M AKEB, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN NKW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS m Great Variety at Prices to eoit tbe uoies, INSPECTION" INVITED. All Oooda Marked iv Plain Figure* TI-OPIUKS TROPHIES- A Special'y Made tv these Lines, and Wry Liberal Tetinfe to Committees, &o7" JEWELLERY Made to Order. A Largo Stock of. Stottei to select from. Old J ewelle^ Re-made ( PTICAIY GOODS ?p»ctacl"!> nfcd KycglappEs, Ftampi», Lenses, etc. A Large - toek Just te Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Aohburtop nair-Cr; Aiim p r ;v»to n.0i.1, vvuis 1 Hirec-t (tuar Hailwny Station s»tsd Post Offict) As*!.burton. L'ndtr New Manage ment. Fnet Class 'Accommodation Tor Boarders, the Travelling Public, nnd Fa mi' lies, Good Table k<p', Hot.and Cold Baths, i'ar S moderate. Loose Bcxes for Hcraes, Letters and Telegrama promptly replied to. -A, H.FKLLI.NOHAM Proprietor. 11176 T HAVE FOR SALE — She Latest and Most; Up to date Farm Machinery in the market - j THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in. an acU"»' F.eld Trial. Light draught combined with sttmgtb, a perfect) power, and a m'%l given, Inspection invited, THE PLANO I EVER HARV* SIER, _ND BINDER Tbe simplest, sror-geat Ughfc. draught, will out an:i tie any crop. Most up to data In tbe market. See testimonials to confirm * OTJONfiS' CHAIN DRiVB MOWER Doing away with the cogs makes ib the lmplest and best catting machine made. HAY RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake lor strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Machine takes bhe {.lane of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip grower*. Ploughs, H»rrowP, Sjriogticed Culthra' tors, and all kitds of Fdrm Machinery xepb on hand. Prices Moderate, aad Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainless EnTey, no cogs or chain, bat rolls along the easiest running machine in the market once ridden, always ridden. Inspeottoo invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOE s"aLE, Some Good FARMS, from £0 to 6000 Acres MONEY To Lend from <J£ per cent For particulars apply W. BTONYER, ARCADE ; Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate ! and Commission Agent 9 243 EEMEMBER oar Boots snd Shoes will > wear like brass, Miid we are giving wonderful Bargains at Meixor's Zeahndla B "t -Stoic. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for spectol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from ab Mellor's MAKE no mistake ; if it is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandla Boob Store. Yon can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mellor's.