Interprovincial

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyrght Auckland, January 20 A child, two years old, named John McCoy, was drowned in the Tahekeroa Greek, near Belensville. Ha nits accom* paaled by bis mother, who missed him, and found him ten minutes after in the creek. An inquest w»b beld, and a verdict of accidentally drowned was returned. Wellington, January 20 The troopship Surrey, whith takes the North Island section of the Eighth Contin feut to South Africa, amved""Rmight from ydney. The Contingent may cot leave till the 29th The body of a man between fifty and sixty years of age was found fhaliug in the harbour tonight. In a pocketbook was found a paper bearing tbe address, 'J G Brown, Oakburn Station, Waliingford, Hawke's Bay.' The body has not been identified yet. It had only been in the water a few hours. Wangahui, January 20 The District Court commenced its bitting this morning before Judge Kettle, There Was only one criminal ease, namely, of perjury against Buckingham, who pleaded not guilty. Gisbobne, Jan 20 £kte evening, at Tekeraka, a youog man named John Fletcher attempted to shoot Misa Howe Chow, eldest daughter of Mr George Howe Chow, owner of Tek&raka Hotel. Fletcher was on horseback at the time, and wm seized and disarmed. He was released, and rode away. Liter on be was found a mile away in a critical oondl. tion. He had evidently tried to poison falmse f with carbolici At the liquet en Captain Thomson^ who received injuries in a buggy accident, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Chbibtchobch, Jan 20 Mr Franoia Thomas, 83 years of age, badly fractured hia thigh in getting off the city and suburban tram whilst it was in motion a week ago, and died in the hospital today. At the inquest, a verdict of accidental death was returned. GbbtmooTH, Jan 20 Mr GilHngbsm'e body has not yet been found. He leaves a family of 15 children. He had been accustomed to pack stores aoross tbe Seven Mile Creek for over thirty yeara. tDhe Creek was in flood at the time. He might have crossed by a bridge higher up, only it would have taken him a quarter of an hour longer, The horse trappings showed that it had rolled over in the water. Dunbdik January 20 Mr Goodman (Noyes Bros' representative) has alr3ady "despatched an order for i material for converting the tramways to j the electric system, with a view of pushing I on the woik as speedily as possible |

The Ariadne Case.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Te'egraph Chkistchtjroh. J*n2o Mr Stringer opened for the Crown and sketched the career of ths yacht from the time ii came into Kerry's poseeßsion. He bought her for £2100, and effected an Insurance of £20,000 with Lloyds, subse quently taking half the risk himself. The yacht left Fogland ror Sydney in charge of Captain Wills, and called at Thursday I land to pick op Kerry. At Sydney the captain and crew were paid cflf and Mumford and a new *jrew were engager*. John Fitzgerald, a cadet in the Stipen diary Magistrates Court, Oamaru, gave formal evidence as to the inquiry at o*maru Bad Identified the sfcatemenb made and signed by Mumford and Freke, also a letter from Kerry to Mnmford regarding ths treatment of the yacht while in New Zealand Captain Willie, Lloyd's Surveyor at Lyttelton, repeated the evidence previously glvec. He waa sent by Lloyd's to enquire into the wreck of the -.riadno, and found her lying on her side on the beach. He valued her, maximum, at £5000. He saw the chart which Mumford marked at the nsujoal icquiry, with the allfgsd, proposed and the peal duress This witnei-a explained that if Momford's navigation was honest it was utterly careless and unsafe. He detailed the meeting by appoinlmenb with Mumford in Diinedinab the Grand Hotel. Mumford was absolutely sober at the interview on May 28 h, and had b^en sent by Dateot.ve Fi'a|prald to mcc" witness. Witness asked straight cu\ 'Did you wreck that yacht?' Mumford replied, *I decline to answer.' Witness waa nob in a position to effar Mumford a reward then, but was in that position on May 2Shb, when he was au'horhed to offer Mumford £400 Witness de'ailed Mumford's con* fesslon and h a production of ths alleged ogreamenb to wreck the yacht. Witness h»d not oommunio).ted with the police, from May 28 hto October 8. Oo the latter date he wds forced to give up the documents to the police, He was not anxious to do to, ac the evidence was not want«d by his employers for a otim'nal case, but to ddand a civil one If brought. Witness was most unwilling to give up his documents and Information, and only went to Wellington to compare the signatures on certain documents with those ontbenaatioal irquiry statements. He bad no laatrucions to make a valuation of the vessel. He estimated her tonnage ab under 250. He; actual registered tonnage waa 230. . The Court adjourned till 10 o'clock next day, K'srry and Freke being admitted to bail. Cbbibtohuboh, January 21 The Ariadne trial was reaamed in the Supreme Court at ten o'clock this morning, when Captain Willis, in cross examination by Mr Skerretb, continued, and said he wail not engaged collecting evidence regard ing the wreck at the time of ihe nautical inquiry ab Oamaru, but was subsequently requeabad by Denniston, Lloyds representa tive in Dunedin, to oolleob evidence. There were two interviews that day, •nd I was at a subsequent interview that £400 wa« promised if Mumford pub his confession in writing. Ab the Srab interview I on May £9th amongst matters mentioned by Mumford was a abatement to the effeau that Warner, cook of the Ariadne had •verheard a conversation, and would know something about the agreement to oast ths yaobb away. Had not mentioned that fact in the lower Court or yeiberdvy, as ib had escaped his memory, When asked by witness whether he had any letter or document from Ksrry, Mumford Bald he had written several letters to Kerry explaining his conduct, and said he would write another and show ib. Witness had not mentioned* the fact of the two interviews on May 29th. in the lower Court or yesterday, in hia evidence in chief, as be did nob consider the matter of importance. Would awear had bo recollection of asking Mumford for any document or letter inoriminaticg Kerry at any interview on May 29ch. That request was made on 30th, and Mumford's reply was that he had on a, bub hid mislaid ib before, or after the wreck. He also said he had mentioned the circumstance to Kerry ab Oamaru, and Kerry replied thab Mumford then had no hold on him. Witness at the time expressed surprise thab Mum ford should lose so important a document. Ab the interview with Mumford at the Grand Hotel, Dunedin, on the night of May 28 h, Mumford was evidently distressed, and witness was careful nob to toke undue advantage of him. Ab the interview next morning, when the verbal eonfesfion was, ■Made, witness was'insistent that no promise j Of reward or remuneration was made. The | statement) by him in the lower Court that Detective Fitzgerald was to make inquiries, | and when he left Christchurch for Dunedin on the occasion of his moeting Mumford, j knsw that Fitzgerald waa arranging an j fnteryiev? between him and Mumford. In the popmanfeafcioas between witness and Firs gerald, no reference was made to the mea/e of extracting information from Mumford. FHisgerald was a detective in the policn force, and witness had obtained the consent of tbe police authorities to make use of Fitzgerald to long a? he was not paying him any money.

Ashburton Town Clock.

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I SOUTH AFBICA <» '■ ■■ « BOER WOMEN CULTIVATING FIELDS. SEASONEDTROOPS FOR THE FRONT. KRUft&R INTERVIEWED. A MONSTER AMERICAN PETITION. United Press Association—tty Kleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright j Received Jan 21, 2.9 n,m war Lqndost,.Jpnuary 20 In view of the final resistkrce women are cultivating the fields near Zoutspan berg. ISix thousand seasoned troops are starting from lodic to exchange places with the young soldiers in South Africa. Kruger, in a recent interview, said tbo Boers would never accept subjagation first and then antonomy." They would insist on independence. Washington, January 20 i Webster Davis, a pro-Boer advocate, has presented a petition to Congress bearing 200,000 signatures, from the South Western States, asking American intervention in South Afrca.

The Coronation.

THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE PREMIERS. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, January 20 The Premier expresses tbe opinion that if New Zealand is worthy of special recognition at the coronation the Aus tralian States should be placed on the same footing, as each entertained the Prince and Princess of Wales during their visit. Received Jan 21, 9 a m Sydney, January 21 The Telegraph endorses the distinc tion made by the Imperial authorities between Mr Barton, Mr Seddon, and the State Premiers at the coronation It is a logical consequence of Federa tion, and it was never to be expected that sevfn sovereign premiers would be recognised under Federation, It is enough that due honour be paid. The Government of the Commonwealth is the one proper channel for high com munication with the Imperial authori ties. Perth, Jan 21 The Premier approves of New Zea land being placed in a different position to the other States. That it should have preference of the individual States of the Commonwealth is one of the natural penalties of Federation.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association— Bs Eleoorls Telegraph Wellington, Jan 21 The Agricultural Department has asoar tamed that the mortality among sheep at Loveli s Fiat, Otago, is due to over feeding on new grass, which had sprung up after a long ftpell of dry weather, Major General Babiogton, the new Commandant of the Forces, will reach Wellington from Sydney by the Mooowai tomorrow, Napieb, Jaa 21 The police returns show an increase of 72 cases of drunkenness in the East Coast police district during the year, the figures being 563, as against 491.

Anglophobia in Germany.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, January 21 The Port Chalmers Borough Council unanimously adopted an anti' German reso lution, a&d placed on record their admiration of the firm and dignified attitude of the Imperial Government in reference to the South African war.

Sporting.

WELLINGTON R.O.'S SUMMEB MEETIKG FIRST DAY United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Hott Racecourse, Jan 21 Light showers fell until eight o'clock this morning, when it cleared, and a stiff nor'wesier is blowing. The attendance is large. Results :— Anniversary—Queen's Guard (Jenkins) 1, Goldenmere 2, Fleka 3. Other starters - Indian Shot, Torowai, and Qulltiua> la the straight Queen's Guard took command, but was immediately challenged by Goldenmere, who came with a good run from the rear, ani a splendid race home resulted in a half length victory for the mam Time—l 4?_- Dividende—£3 1, and 12a Maiden Plate—-Jemima (Wilson) 1, Shrapnel 2, St Lyra 3 Also started— Frontier. Jemima'led all the way, and won very easily by a length and a h&'f, a bad thirds Time—MW Dividend—£2 6s Oct-St Michael 1, The Shannon 2, Melwbod 3

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The usual weekly nale -was held at the Ashburton Yirda today before a very good attendance. The ent»yof cittle was small, bnt the entry ci sboep was large, there, being about 5000 yard' d. Sheep—Butchers' pcna—Thcse pens were fairly well filidd, but the prices were not up to last we k's market, The sale of sheep all through was very dragging. Merino wethers brought from 9a Id to 9) lid; crossbred ewes 7s M to 10a 31 ; lambs 8b ; merino ewes 8s 3 i to 9 ; crossbred wethers 12a 3J to 15i6d, fat lambs 12s 3d to 13s 3d. Stores—Limbs 6s 4d to lis 4d } cro8« ---bred ewes with lambs 6s 6d to 7s ; merino ewes in jamb 5a lOd ,* shorn hoggets 10s 61. Cattle—The prices realised for cattle were very good, but owners expected more; Beef brought from £1 la to £1 4a per owf., fat steers £3 17a 6d to £7 2s 6d, heifers £72* 6d, cows £6 19a Store oattle—Fifteen months old heifers £2 7s 61, calves 12i 6i, dry cows £3 6s to £5 15* The above prices Include all the prices realised at the tale.

THE ASHBtJRTOK GUARDIaH • TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1902



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Cab^eb's Terrace, TisvfA_n—-A v„ry .pleaeaob afternoon was spent last Saturday, when the Carter's Terrace, Tinwald, "Sports were held, fifteen events were run off, including decorated bicycles, running events, cycling, jamplr-g, pony trot, eto. Mr Bnod grass acted as starter, and Mrs Thomas kindly distributed the trophies, Afternoon tea was provided by the Carter's Terrace ladiea under the supervision of Misses Fuiz% Bruce and Snodgrasa, Mrs Furze kindly presented the club with a medal for the most number of points scored, whioh waa won by Maeter Charlie Thomas You can depend on ridding yonr Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm womera price la



The unassuming Ronton Ray Appears to burn the fl ah away And leave the white and ghastly bpnes, The cause for shudders, sighs, and groans 3 80. like a man who is ill with cold, Who thinks he's dead until he's told fEhe way te health in manner sure By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cures Spoke New Verms *



WANTED. WANTED— A Smart Intelligent Lad fo Boot Shop. Apply by letter to Boa 73, Poet Office, Ashburton. 1 I*< \/[7" ANTED—Several General Servants » v Cooks, Waitresses, Nursemaids H Ips, »t ore ; highest wages. —Mm ADAMS, Registry Office. 1 165 WANTED, by an Engine Driver, Sltua^ tiou with a Threshing Maohfne, Good reference*-. Apply Walter Mann, Hinds, or this office. 1 ]5] ""wanteS ~~~ OOY for GROCERY BUSINESS. Appi| 1 152 JOHN OBR & CO. COMPETENT Staokbuilder deslVes em ployment; ten year's experience, Apply, stating wages, to # Free, Post Office' Ashburton. 1 jgj WANTED— Employment by first class Stacker j also willing to do other work,-—Apply • Carlisle,' this Officei 1 168 FOR SALE—A Complete Chaffcuttlng Plant* Engine, Uhaffoubter, Whare, and Water Dray—Apply this Office 1 167 JH. JEWITT, Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Telephone 96 MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars^ 1 Pint 4s 9d. Quart 5* 6d, $ gallon 6s 9d, per dozen.—John Orr & 00. ICING Sugar 6d, Cocoanut 7d, New Sioily Almonds Is 2d, New Jordan Almonds 2s 4d, Muscatels Is.—John Orr & Co. CARPENTER'S TOOLS. —I have j JB t received a large Shipment of HJooU of all descriptions at a greatly reduced price, and am selling ram© at fully 25 per cent reduction in prior. —G. Medians, The People's Ironmonger. PIANOS TnITokGANS. — Eaß~y~~p"a7 -ments from 10s per month upwards. A good selection from the leading English, German, and American makers. Organs- Miller and White, Bell, Nuahema, and other*. Developers— Everybody should buy a developer ; a splendid exercise for men, women, and children, from 2s 6d. New Hooks a»d Htationnry.—H M Joness SPECIAL Purchase of Travellers* Sanv pies, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Every article can be Bold at wholesale price— W H Pbarob's, Cash Draper A SOURCE OF .AMUSEMENT and luatruotion in the Home. A cheerful oompanion in the sick room. The Gramo phone or Talking Machine is now offered complete with four records for £5 10j. Tbe above is a ridiculously low price, the same maohines are selling in Christchurch for £6 6si > A tD H WILLIAMS, East Street, ( IF you want to cave Money and have a Good Suit, try the Fit-u Brand specially eutand finished for R Alookn. Sty lie h suits to meaßure at lowest Price*. Boys and Youths clothing, Siilor, Hussar, Norfolk »nd Cambridge make nice patters and good wearing Tweeds REM EMBER our Boots sridShoes wiTl wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zeahndta Boot Stoic. WANTED every one to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for wonder ful value. SAMPLES Bought at a Large Discount— j Ladies' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, only ' one cf each kind, Wholesale Prices—W Hi Peabce, Cash Draper j — — — j XT'ERR BROS, Burnett Street, wish to remind all their Friends that they could not do better than start the New Year by giving them a turn, Eveiy article genuine, md at reasonable prices, QAMPLES of Towels, Toilet Covers, O Toilet Sets, Quilts, and lots of useful things, Mutt be Sold at Oaoe at Wholesale Prioa— W H Pearcb, Cash Draper SALE of Samplas, Etc,—Samples of Men's Shirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats. The Priceß will astonish you.—W H Pbarce, o*sh Drap r and Clothier HERBAL Beer Extract, to make eight gallons, 7d bottle, Hops Is per lb, Whole Ginger Is per lb, Corks Is 3d and Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juice, black bottle, Is per bottle. Raspberry, Lemon, and Pineapple Syrup Is bottle, L°moaade Cry stats 9 J per battle, at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores FINEST New Currants, 4£d and 6d per lb, New Sultanas 6_d lb, New Raiaone s|d lb, New Figs (Cooking) 7d lb, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dates 6d lb, New Musoatela Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 70!b bag 14s 6d, 561b bag 12<*, 401b bag 8s 9d, Brewers Crystals, 701b bags 15s 6d, at Fletcher Bros WANTED KNOWN-Thftl J Moison has made immense reductions In order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chalatmas Stock of Boots and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repair ing dene at once, best leather used ; the Hail —next Court House, Ashburton. 11 lb3 ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line of this splendid new Cringe Pekoe, we are offering it at Is Bd, compari son invited with any 2s Tea on the market, —Carson & Oo Now on at Cjrnkr ok Tamjrbd & East Street, "OUR SALE." MONBY~WANTED Goods are going at —FAISCY FJbtlOlbS.-— LOOK AT OUR WINDOWS. Fancy Dress Materials Is lid, now Is Plain Colors do. Is 3d, aowß£d Black Fancy Alpacas 2* lid, now 2s 3d Dress Muslins (newest goods) Is 3d, ls6i 2s, now 7^d, 9d, Is. Fancy Pique Prints Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, now 6_d. 7.-1, B.di Ladies Lace Ties and Knots at ridiculously low figures. Ladies' Brown Suede Gloves (64 and 6J only) 2s 9d, now la 6d COTTON GLOVES AT SALE PRICE. Trimmed Millinery at Half Price, and plenty of summer weather yet iv store. Three Lines of Corsets, 5s lid, 5s 6d, 48lid, all now 3s lid White Pique Costumes 25* 6d now 17s 6d Ladies White and Coloured Blouesb, 5a 6d, 6* 61. 8s 6d, now 3* 6i, 4s 6d, 5s lid Galatea and Sunshine Hats for Boys and Girls 9|d, Is 3d, Is lid—very cheap. Sun Bonnets 2s lid, 5i 6d, now le 6d, 3? lid Regatta Shirts 5s 6d now Is lid ° Men'p Suits 22s 6d, 25a.—Colonial goods. Boy's Galatea Blouses ss, now 3s lid Large Lot Men's Boater Straws at Half Prise. Boys' Cricket Caps la lid, now lea Special Job in Men's Tweed Trousers. 9s 6d fer 7s lid, 6s 6d for 4s 6d, 8a lid for 6s lid. Men's and Boys Felt Hats > A Marvel Is lid, 2s 6d, 3** 6ii jof Cheapness. Tennis Hats Is lid. Men's Summer Gauze and Merino Pants 2s lid now is lid, REMNANTS AT COST PRICE. We solicit a oail and guarantee that you will receive 20j worth of BALE Goods for 13s 6d, end be quite satisfied with * OUR feS-ULI2 'at The Corner, NOfiTHGOTrf& HEFFORD N.B.—Fresh Hues brought forward daily.



Termers. WANTED."" mENDBBS for Harvesting 160 Acres of Crop at Ohatmoßs. Tenders close on SATUR DAY, 25th Inst. R B COWARD, 1 165 Manager FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Robert Newton are reapeotfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Babbara, will move from hU residence, Taocrert Stren*-, East, on THURSDAY, th« 23rd inst, at 2 30 p m, for tbe Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 1 163 Undertakers Public Notices miss margaret burr, CERTIFICATED BegUtered Teaoher. Pianoforte, Theory. Term begins January 27tb, Cox Street, Ashburton, MRS S. BURR, Certificated Registered Teacher* Drawing and Painting. Term begins January 28th, Cox Street, Ashburton. 1 *137 ASHBURTON NO. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE Third Annual General Meeting of the above Society will be h*ld at their Office, Burnett Street, on THURSDAY* Jinueiy 23, 1902. Business—To Elf ot Four New Directors, Auditors, and to Receive Report and Balance Sheet, and Genera* FRED. MAKEIG, 1 108 Secretary. NOTICB. " WEDNESDAY N«t, Jurou? 220 d, being the Anniversary of the death of her late Majesty Queen Victoria, the Offices of the undersigned will be closed from Noon, as a token of respect. 1 139 F FEBRIMAN. TOWN CLOCK, — o—• A S there are many persons in both Town and Country who have promised support to this object, and no doubt woull like to sre the Cirok in tbe Tower, they are asked to forward their Subscriptions as promptly as possible, The earn of Forty-Five Pounds is yet required, and as the Clcok his been ordered, it ia desireb'e that the necessary amount shall be In band, W. H, COLLINS, 174 Mayor. PLANTEKOA THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOR THE BLOOD. How oft 'tis said, ' What's in a name ?' To place It on the roll of fame, Amongst the foremost to remain. PLANTEKOA What cheers the traveller on life's way» Beset with ills from day to day ? With one accord the people say,— PLANTEKOA A * Star of Hope' shines o'er the way, Where pain and sicknoee hold fu'l sway ; The Remedy that's come to stay— PLANTEKOA Surpassing piles of patent pills, That often play with human ills j To save the doctor's heavy bills— PLANTEKOA The little children, pale and weak. Who neither play or pleasure seek ; What is It makes the rosy cheek ? PLANTEKOA An often, too, when In the ' teens ' How listless youth and maiden seems; A remedy within their means.— PLANTEKOA And later In life's battle strife, With push and competition rife; For wear and tear of business life- PL ANTEKO A For ripe old age, for calm and rest, When sun Is sinking in tne west; Life's journey through it is the best— PLANTEKOA PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, The Mighty Healer PL\NTESOA HERB TOIL _T SOAP for the Skin From Chemists and Storekeepers A GENT — J. JACKSON, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. J. L 8 HIGGB HAS La test Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriter, etc., Tancred Street. 9moke New Venus* j



DAVID THOMAS '• BULLuCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, ~JAN. 25, 1902 SALE OF TWO VERY DESItUBLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. D THOMAS has received instructions m from the Slaters of the Mission to Sell by Auction as above,— The old Convent site, situated on the Wakanui Road and Cambric ge Street, containing 3 acres, 2 roods, 3 perches, together with the large, house and orchard thereon. The land is first class and admirably adapted for cut ting up, being lot? 1, 2, 3, 4, 79, 157, 158, 159, 160,132,140, and 142, eaoh containing | acre of the original sale plan of pari) of R.S. 65£3. Also,— Part of R.S. 4109, containing 6 acres first class land, adjoining J, McDonald's fronting the Main South Road, and opposite the Ashburton Saleyards, This block also is admiraoly suited for cutting up, *, The Auctioneer would call the attention of would be investors to the fact that so ridiculous reserves will be placed upon these properties and that Suburban Blocks of this description are now becoming very difficult to get hold of. Sale at 2 p*m» D. THOMAS, 1 121 Auctioneer. ggSL __J_-_|_'_L«E'iy^gJUli'lL LiJ!g3 BUSINESS NOTICES PHOTOGBAPHI} HALMA'fITODIOS. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WE are doinj? TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, sissa 12 x 10, mounted on a beautiful tinted plate sunk mount for J ss, SEE SPECIMENS, as this, is only for a Limited Time. COME EARLY ill 1 140 WILLIAM WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.: /~IASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing, Agents for Jahu Fowler and Co, (Leeds), Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & P-octor, (Limited). Thrashing Machines, Sto ASHBURTON OFFICE, Tbe Arcade, Representative in attendance every lUEBDAY, and SATURDAY. 1 147 THE CBBISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, limited \ ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS f SMIIHFIELD X PICION OFFICES: Hereford Streat, CHRIBTCEUECB Sto fiord Street, TIMARU PICION LONDON OFFICE- 64, West Smitl field, E.G. FAEMEES FBEFZING THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM PANY have taken New and Enlarged Offices at SMITHFIELD MARKET, and the Company has decided to offer to Farmers the fall advantages of consigning through its London Office, where their consignments will be handled with judicious care, under the personal aupevisiou of the Company's Staff. Tbe Company's Brands are In special favour throughout the United Kingdom. Especially is this so with the Company's celebrated • ECLIPSE» Brand, and it h»s been decided to give the Farmers the full advantages and benefit of having their Meat graded under this well known and favourite Brand, when cocsigned through the Company. LOWEST GEOSS CON SOLIDATED EATEB. i im BOUT BEAD THIS AND THEN FORGET IT. GREAT RED LETTER DAY. fTIHE Polytechnic Drapery Company has _L purohased tbe entire stock of Mb E. Gibbabd's, Tancred Street, for cash, and intend to sell it for what it will bring. Having large consignments coming from Eng land, and very little room, we will make prices blush at their own cheapness. Prices completely upset 1 A Sale prolific with price surprises 1 A carnival of cut prices Look here Auction prices without she auction) Linen Faced Paper Collars 2s 93 dt _ boxes Men's Braces, Hats, Ties, and Sojc, all at 6d Gents' 35". Tweed Suits for 21s 6d Fancy Pinafore Muslin, 2s lid dtz Standard Prints, 3s lid dtz Pink Twill flannelette, 3s lid dos Scotch Cotton Shirting, 4s lid doas White Linen Handkerchiefs, is 6J half doa 4s $d Men's Felt Hats for Is lid Black and coloured Dress Stuff*, Curtains, Qallco, Prints, Quilts and Hosiery, all out price marvels. In addition to this the new Manager will give to every customer spending 5s a piece of music worth 2s. This is a chance in a life time of securiug a good stock of music ABSOLUTELY FOR r NOTHING. Remember the address—Late E Gibbard Tanored Street, now the POLYTECHNIC. PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Come and share in the spoil, THE SALE IS ON TO-DAY. BEAUTIFUL. Muslins and axttstfc Mik linery, such a? Mas A_oobn's establishmnnt is noted for will be sold at Speolal Reduced"Prises, and Ladies should aya^l themselves of the opportunity to secure these pretty and fashionable Goods an tbe Seises baa really opiy ccmumced



ENTERTAINMENTS. r\ 1) D F E L L 0 W S ' II A L l WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 22nd &, 23rd. STARTLING ATTRACTION. THE EVENT OF THE YEAB Amerioa'a Prices of Comedians, FRANK M. CLARKE, And hia poverful O.'ganisation of 15 ! METROPOLITAN ARTISTS ! Ii In the most up-to-date Musical Farci cal Comedy entitlpd MOLDOOVS PICNIC Characters by Mr F M Ciabk and ful strength of Company. A Scraom 1 A Shriek ! A Paroxysm o Laughter. Not a dull mi merit from tbe riai to the fall of the curtain. Our orowninj mottt, Refinement. Don't mies seeing oui clever Donkey, Jerry the Wise. Every thing JSbw, New Songs, New Dances New Sketches, New Soenery People's Prices 3s, 2s and 1, Doors opet 7.30, commence at 8 sharp WILL DANVERS, Advance Rep. 1 125 i—_— — g THE NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. PERPETUAL LEASE AT MAYFIELD SO Acres iv young grass and turnips, all well watered; four rqomed House, Stables and Outbuildings WE have been instructed by our Client to effect an immediate sale to enable him to oomp'ete the purchase of a larger property, 1 158 - T F GIBSON, Manager FRIEDLANDER BROS. LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART ' OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 31st, January, 1902, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 1 81 R. Frkedt.ander, Auctioneer. WOOL. WOOL. r\UR NEXT SALE will take place at OHRISTCHURCH on February 20, 1902. AT TIMARU on February 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their Clip* aa follows:— li intended for sale at Christchurch, to D. A, Brown and Fon's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru, to Mill and Cos Siding, Timaru. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, ' WANTED FOR EXPORT— jl/TEADOW and CLOVER HAY. App'y FRIEDLANDER BEOS,, LIMITED. ioTiAT^iFplSrvMi TREATY,, NOT having sold Mr FA Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres at Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve Fold, £2,040,000 [Funds over Ten Million Pounds Sterling MR JOSEt-H WARD having resigned the Agency of thts Company at Ashburton, Clients and others are informed" that Mb J B Christian, Burnett Street, has been appointed as his successor' The Company is noted for its liberality and promptness of settlement of claims. BIRD AND ADLEY, I 74 Managers, Christchurch DOH'TTEAS Er n€\\ \h, HELp.H(WtSi I> E wise and save money. Buy your ► Boots and Shoes at Mellor s, Note r-Zealandia Boot Store. Tl Q 741, with T Cottage thereon, #0« corner of Peter Street and SB Belt j also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable for an implement shed. Apply W. jPagb, Builder. W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. fTtEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Quarter commences from any date. -_ 1 I? OR Best Value in American Glass ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cntlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Cakson and Co,Tancred Street WHAT prize takers for pastry use B Fatty Pan baking powder t^e- great* Owelty.



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