Wakanui Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of tho Waka* nut Road Board was held at (heir (ffico on Saturday last. Present—Messrs G W Le»d- Sey (chairman), Doak, Allen, and P Jones. CORRESPONDENCE. From P Hanrahan, asking for per mission to plough on roads fronting his properly, forth© purpose of destroying gorse.—Granted on tbe usual conditions. From James Cochrane, asking the Brard to allow him to take some gravel from pit on Reserve 1419.—Cb was deetded to allow the applicant to have the shingle prtvided thab he leaves ten feet across* the pit sbripped to the shingle.

A circular from the Department of Public Health, Wellington, held over from the last meeting, bearing on the question of infec tious diseases, was considered —Ib was decided to take no action In the matter at present. I From Mr G Marriott Watson, solicitor, in * reply, stating that he had written the , Bepartmenb for the information required, and was respecting a reply daily, and aa soon as reoelvtd will forward ; Mr Watson also gave his opinion on the matter of adjoining oooupbr having to fence.—'The Board con. sidered this was no reply to theirs of 9th Dsoember, and deoided to request Mr Watson to bring the matter to a final settlement as soon as possible.

WAKANUI AMD SEAJIELD ROADS A deputation from the Hampßtead Town Board,, consisting of Messrs Andrews and Xhomae, stated that their Board had deoided to try and come to some arrangement so that some portion of the oosb of maintaining the above roads should be borne by the Wakanui Road Board, lb would be seen bhat they had power to do this, tuch power bslng givon in Section 8, of the Public Works Act Amendment of 1800. The Chairman asked'the deputation if. they had given auy if the other local ou* thoritles notice of their Board's intention to ask tbetn to contribute to the cost of the said : maintenance Mr Andrews replied in the negative. The Chairman said that if this principle was to be rec-guieed of contributing bo keeping roadti as a»k)d by ihe deputation, there would be no finality in the matter, as almost every local body would be liable. The Board, however, would consider rho matter, 8 rep'y wcu'd be forwarded in due course.

After consideration, it waa resolved—That tbe letter of the Eampatead Town Board, and the remarks of th3ir deputation were duly noted. Trie Board having considered the quant ion as pub before it by depuUt on cannot sea its way to contribute anything farther towards the maintenance of Hamp ntearl Town Diatricb roads than lb has hithsrto done, overseer's beport Contract 52, shingling on Gardner's, Cfaeriaey—Winder's and Denshires road ia not yet completed. The time for completing this contract was the 31st day of October last, bub an extension waa granted to the 31st of bst month. Contri»ets4, shingling oa Wilson's road, has been completed, and paaeed on the 12th of last month. Contract 55, formation on Winter's Road —About half of the length has been ploughed ; and partly formed, lb la through no neg'ecb ! of the oontraotor thab the work Is not further advanced, the wet; weather having delayed the other contractor from burning tiUEisookei Contract) 56, grubbing and burning tussocks on Winter's Road—The weather hai< been very much againsb the oontraotor getting the tuesooke burned. They are all grabbed end won d have been all burned if there had been a few more dry days. ACCOOKTS The pay sheet, amounting to £148 6s lid wan passed for payment. RESOLUTIONS. it wan resolved that Mr Gibson's effor to supply about 203 eublo yardß of shlnglo a- Chertssy be accepted at one shilling and sixpence per yard, and the Clerk was Instructed to have specifications driwn up and get Gibeon to sign them before com mencing. Resolved — Thab Mr Gibsan be allowed £1 for certain works done on contract No, 61-52. Resolved—Thab the portion of Winter's road recently uhinpled be rol'ed with a traction engine, Mr Jones undertaking to have the matter carried oub tn the Srat opportunity. Resolved—That Mc Lundy be allowed another shilling per day fof work done on contract No, 54 i Ihe Olerk was inatiuoted to have some tepairs done on the River Road and to draw the County Council's attention tothe bad condition of two water race crossings on the South Road.

Resolved — That all rates remaining unpaid after tho 24 h of February next shall be charged 10 p?r cent in addition. The Board then arj mraed.

CRICKET.

ENGLISH TEAM'S PROGRAMME.

Jan 8, 9—gtawell (18) Jan 10, 11—Ballarat (18) Jan 16—Third Taab Match, at Adelaide J*n 24—Oounbry Team, ab Melbourne Jan 31—New South Wales, at Sydney Feb 7, B—Bathnrst Feb 14—Fourth Test Match, at Sydney Feb 22—Victoria, at Melbourne Mar I—Fifth Tesb Match at Melbourne March 11-Broken Hill (18) March 14—South Australia, at Adelaide March g6—Leave by Qui rah for London

THE SECOND TEST MATCH.

Sydney, Jan 6 The Sydney Morning Herald says the remarkable victory of the Australians will be welcomed nob only as thoroughly deserved, "bub as addipg interest to the remati)|ng teat matches. Ib was a curious tiling that whenever the captain in' an Anglo. Australian match won the toss, and deoided to take the field, his side lost. The facb that MacLaren had a chance of batting first minimises the force of the possible objection that chance, nob skill, defeated him. Noticeable features of the match were the brilliant success of Noble as a bowler, and the fine performances of Hill, Duff and Armstrong with the bat.

CANTERBURY v HaWKE'S BAY.

Chkistohuroh, Januarys Barry, year, only contributed two singles and then played Xrott od. Callaway joined Sims, bub at 45 Trotb dismissed the latter with a bailer, after he had made 18. Law* rerace followed, bub Callaway was final'y oaughb and bowled by Trotb. Strange filled the vacancy, bub at 65 lost Lawreoca, who waa Trott's fifth victim. Garrard was nexb, and.ohtcfly by Bbrange's hitting the iotal was taken to 89, before Dent bowled the latter for 26. Wilding followed, but at 95 lost Garrard, who was caught by Dent. Birry junr, joined Wildidg, but ab 111 the latter was given out) leg before wicket to Dent, and retired for 13. Bennett came nexti, At 119 Beoaett wan bowled by Dent for 3, Boxahall failbwtdj and quickly ran his score to 19. When heSwas bowled by Trotl, the inning's dosing for 140. Barry nob out 13 ; extras 16." Trotb took seven wickets for 58 rune, and Dent three for 66.

Hawke's Bay started with Cato and Hawka, Callaway and Sims bowling Cato vi f&B caught ab the wfckeb \n the second! ovev for 4. -Gore followed, bub only scored 6 and than played Callaway on. Trotb came next, and at 42 Hawke was bowled by Bennett, who had relieved Sims, Trotb scored freely all round the wickeb, and even' tnally he waa caught by Boxshall for 68. FitzMU only added two to the total when young Barry clean bowled him. Marshall made three, and auocumbad to Barry senr. Dent made matters lively and compiled fifoy.aix before falling a victim to Strauga* QotteriU 11, and X Cobtorill l'jf, were th^ remaining"babamenTio reaph double figures, ilia innings closing for 199. Callaway took four wickete for 64 runs, Bennebte two for 20, Barry janr one for 21, Birry aenr one for 16, and Strang one for nil. Id their second innings; Canterbury have losb three wickets for 73— Sims, nob oub 39, Barry Junr 4, febraoge 2,Wilding 19, extras 9. Christchurch, Jan 1 The matoh Canterbury and Hawkes Bay was continued this morning, when the home team resumed their second inninge. Sims (39 sob out) was accompanied to the wickets by Barry, senr, the total being 73 for three wioketa. D@ot and Trotb had charge of tha

I bowling. Runs oame freely, and the total . wbb tuken to 108 before Trotb bowled Barry ffor 15. Wig'ey, the next man, played freely for 19, and with Sims took the total to 142, when Hill caught the former at the wicket, off Trott. Callaway followed, but after m king 10 was caught by Dent off Trot', Gtrr*rd followed, and was bowled nexb ball. S;x and seven wiokels for 159 runs* Lawrence was Sims' last partner, ' and ab 166 the latter was given run oat, 1 after displaying fine form for 72. Bojcshall made 5, and was then bowled byDiDbj, the total at 177. Lawrence and Bennett added 30 for the last wicket* before the former was caught at, mid < ff by Oobteril! oil Dent, for 25, Bennett nob out 10, extras 26; total 207. Trotb took four wickets for 95,

Dent five for 87, Hawke none for 1. WantiDg 149 to win, Hawke's Bay began their second innings at 12.30, with Cato and Hawke, Callaway and Bennett bowling. At 22, Cao wa* oaußht by. Barry, senr, bowlfd By Callaway, for 14. Five runs later, (Jal laway bowled Hawke for 11. Later After lunch Hill and Gore wereapsre'ated, J bub the latter was taken at the slip in i Calloway's first over 27—3—0, Trotb | followed, and the score was gradually raised i to 60 by 2.15 p m. Trofct 25 not out, Hill 9.

A special general meeting of the Ashbur ton Cricket Club was held last evening. Present;—Menßrs C J Taylor (chairman), A Pllbrow, Percy Orr, Fred Pritchard, W Powell L F Andaews, F UUrk, W Crowther, E Tregear, & W Lane, and S Choat. A draft of the new rules drawn up by a sub committee was submitted, and adopted unanimously, the printing of same to be done by the Mail & Guardian. Ab the oloao ot the general meeting, a Gommitt.ee meeting was held. A letter was read from Dr Kennedy accepting honorary membership of rue Club, aad enclosing cheque for half a guinea.—Accepted with thinks. On the motion of Mr Taylor, Mr W H Collins was unanimously elected a Vioo President of the Club. The newly eiected Vice Presiddnb has signified his intention, to the Chairman, of contributing £1 la towarda the Club funds Mr Pritchard moved, seconded by Kr Clark, that amUch be arranged with the veterans on Thursday—Carried. Mr A Pilbrow was electad a member of Committee in the place of Mr I A Baigent; Mr Taylor reported that the Waiwetu (WellingtoD) CO. would arrive here on Friday morning, and as they were remaining in Ashburton until Saturday he had made the following arrangements for their entertainment. A luncheon would be provided at the pavilion a. 1 30 pm, tea at pavilion ab 4p m, and dinner at Central Hotel ab 7.30 pm, ab which His Worship the Mayor (Mr W H Cjllins) had kindlj consented to preside ; he had also seen some of the gentlemen of the Ashburton 'Minstrel Troupe, who will be pleased bo contribute vocal items etc after dinner. Hearty ap plause greeted these romaiks* The manage ment of the above was left in the hands of Messrs Taylor and Powell. Two accounts having taen pussed for pajment, the meeting closed with the usual vote of thai kg.

Prisoners at Large.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph Wangandi Jan 6 A good deal of excitement was caused hflre this afternoon by the escape from gaol of four men who were waiting trial. The prisoners at the titr.e were parb of the staff tat) with the hard labour gang, and the gaoler waa engaged at Court. Two warders were in charge of the prldoners. About 3 o'clock tbe men assaulted Warder Stee 1, looked him in a cell, and then did the same with Acting-Warder Redmond* An alarm was given by another prisoner, who rang up the polica, and a!) hands- turned out in pursuit. The prisoners had not been caught up to the time of telegraphing. The men ab large are McDonald, who was waiting trial for burglary at Bunniogthorpe 1 Moore, waiting trial for cattle stealing at Fielding ; and Tnurston and Howard, waiting trial for robbery from the person at Wanganui.

New Plymouth January 6 The man Sohriener, who escaped from gaol today was working in a building at tached to the g*ol, and by some meAna he got hold ul m, ■pviv&ba eoaC and CECiped through a window. He iefb lila prison trousers behind. After getting oub he got clear away. A. search party was out till late tonight, bub found no sign of the man

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Elect-ie Telegraph

Wellington, January 7 Edward Burrnao, aged 66, died suddenly last night) from failure of the heart's action At the inquest on H Needham, the victim of the Ohariu tragedy on Sund*y, the jury returned a verdict; thab the deceased so handled the gun that ib went tff and shot him, death being accidental Oamartj, January? As a conßrquence of the calumnies of the German press on the British army in South Africa a pledge nob to purchase articles made in Germany is being freely signed by a!! classes here. Ib is understood that) oopiee are being forwarded bo other parts of the colony.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The usual weekly sale took plaoe at tbe Ashburton Yards today, The attendance of farmers and buyers was very fair, and the entry of sheep was from 3000 to 4QOQ, principally composed of a large line from north, but the sale of these sheep was very dragging. The butchers pens were about half fi led, bub they sold well up te late rates. The following is a summary of the prices obtained for the different lines :—• Fat Sheep—Crossbred 6wes 10a 3J to 12s, ' crossbred ewes and wethers 9a 3d to 15s 4d, merino wethera lis 9d to 12s 6d, fat lambs 14a 9d, freezing l>mbß 12s 3d to 12s lid, freezing ewes (very Rood) 14i 3d, halfbred wethers Us Id to 12", threequarter-bred wethers 10s 63, crossbred ewes and lambs 6s sd, all counted. Cattlb—The fab cattle pens were well filled, principally fab cows of very fair quality, and the beef waa worth from £1 to 22a. One lino of cows brought from £3 to £7, fat heifers £4 17a 6d to £6 17a 61, small fab steers £3 9a to £3 IS* 6i, vealers 13s; Store cattle - Springers £3 5s to £4 Is, yearling steers and heifers £2 to £3 Is, : dairy cows £5 lOj to £7 158, calves 275.

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

United Press Association —Ry Klootrlo Telegraph—Copyright Received January 7, 9 10 am THE VENEZUELA TROUBLE AN EMPTY TREASURY New York, Jan 6 The Liberatador, evading two Vene zulean gunboats, landed arms at Bar cslona, Venezuela. The Venfzuelean Treasury ia empty, and the officials' pay is half a year in arrears. The warships have no coal, and were therefore unable to catch the Liberatador. ANTI-GERMAN RIOT IN RUSSIA

St Petersburg, Jan 6 A serious anti-German riot took place at the German Consulate, St Petersburg. It was chiefly caused by Poles, The Cossack troops dispersed the mob, wounding 38. RUSSIA, AND TURKEY. TURKEY PREPARING Constantinople, Jan 6 The Turkish Government has urgently ! Instructed the officials at Ersseroun to fortify, owing to Russia's threat to send troops to quell the Kurds, (Received January 7, 9*B a m) THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KING London, January 6 The Ophlr takes the Prince of Wales to India for the proclamation of the King as Emperor. DEATHS FROM SMALLPOX The smallpox deaths in London are threefold amongst the unvaccinated people, as compared with tho vacci nated.

SOUTH A FRICA

*. ■ THE CAPTURE OF ERASMUS PRO-BOER BAPTIST MINI TER United Press Association—By Bleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

Rf oeived January 7, 910 a m Loudon, J*n6 General Erasmus, who was recently captured, is presumably the leader who commandfcd the Transvaal Staats artil lerie, and cooperated with Lucas Meyer at the battle of Talana Hill oa October, 1899. The Rev Asketd, the popular Bap. ttsfc Minister of Liverpool, was mobbed for preaching a pro-Boer sermon; Every window in his residence was smashed.

United Press Association—By Klectrlo Telegraph Wfllinoton, January 7 A cablegram from Capetown reports that Trooper McMam h still dangerously ill, and Trooperß Revel!, Flower, and Lookhead are all doing well John W Hille, of Kirchener's Scouts, son of Mrs Hills, of St D»vids Street, Uuuedio, died of enterio ab Kielbron, on Ist of January The officer commanding Duran^d fo:o wires that no New Z alandere were killed in the recent fight of the regimenb

Australia

United Prosa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (deceived January 7, 10 am) THE SYDNEY WHARF LABOURERS. Sydney, Jan 7 The wharf labourers have made a demand for a general advance of 25 per cent in their wages, The em ployers have offered to concede the demand to a section of thoßO employed aboard ships loading and unloading. Probably the dispute will be submitted to arbitration MR BARTON'S PROGRAMME Mr Barton speaks at Maitland ou Thursday, dealing with general Fede ral politics, and making special refer ence to the tariff THE FEDERAL CONTINGENTS. KITCHENER WANTS TRACKERS

Contingent camps are being formed, and enrolments are proceeiiu in the various States. Lord Kitchener aska that as many good trackers m possible be included MATIQNAL COUNCIL OB WOMEN Hobart Jan 7 The Interstate Congress of the National Council of Women has been | opeued. New Zealand is not repre- ! sen ted, bat sent greetings. Lady Havelock presided, and papers were read on home life, the training of girls, and other kindred subjects ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE The Australian Congress for the advancement cf science meets on Wed nesday. Delegates from all the States and New Zealand are arriving RAINS IN AUSTRALIA Splendid rains have fallen through out the island THE TOWIITA TRAGEDY Adelaide, Jan 7 Startling developments are expected '< at the Towitta inquest on Thursday. The police have a clue, but are taking extraordinary precautions to prevent leakage

THE ABHBIDBIOK GOABDUK^ nntSDAY,;. JANUAKt 7,;/*1902



A CUBE FOR SUMMER COMPLAINT,



Summer complaint Is unusually preva lent among children this season. A well developed case In the writer's family was cared last week by the timely use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, and Remedy —one of the best patent medicines manu factured and which is always kept on hand ab the home of ye scribe. This is nob Intended as a free puff for tho company, who do not advertise with U3, but to benefit little sufferers who may not be within easy access of a physician. No family should be without a bottle of this medicine in the housß, especially in summer time.—Lansing, lowa, US A, Journal. For sale by Auhburrori Drug Company.



BUSINESS NOTICES JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a continue aa'oe to his successors, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 127 ULSTER Boob Shop-THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thanks his numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, '^nd a. Prosperous New Year. Qn apooqnt of not being able to secure Almanass, I •*•»•! return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit inspection of the same—lHOS. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored Street, Ashburion



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FEDERAL COFFEE PALACE, Tbiangle, Ashbobton. MRS WHEELER (late of the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having par chased the above old established House ia prepared to receive Boarders and Travellers. The House haß been completely renovated throughout, and has all the comforts of a home. Terms moderate, i 2 6Q



Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uofccb.es ; price, Is Smoke New Venus



; Public Notices. PAINTINGS IN OILS, f to. MRS A. J. T. BAXTER, Teacher of Painting in Oils, begs to announce thHt Climfs will resume Tr-morrow j(WKDNESDAY ) i Classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, j Addrrsr—Burnett Street Ka s 145 APPLICATIONS are invitrd from persons willing to act as Secretary to the Ashburton Branch of the NZ Farmers' Union, Particulars as to duties and sa'ary, etc, may bo seen at the Mail Offioe. Apply by letter to G W LEADLRY, Chairman Ashburton Branch NZF U. j 1 36



Termers. TO MINERS TENDERS are invited for diving a Tunnel; 150'b drive, to be 6f» high and 6fb wid«>, and to be timbered where required. Intending Tenderers will bo shown the work by applying on tho ground to Wilmam Babris, Mount Somere. Tenders to be sent to Messrs John Orr & Co., by SATURDAY, January llth, at 10«» m. 1 18



WAIN TED. WANTED -A Respectable Young Man Boaider, Apply Mrs King, Senr., Wellington St., Hampstcad, Ashburton. 118 FOR SALE-Rhubarb for Jam, 4d per bundle, in any quantity.—W G Pkaroh, Allenton. 146 LOST, between Railway and Upper Cameron Street Wesb — Gold Bar Broooh, seb with ruby and two diamonds. Reward oa returning same to Mail Office ; 1 43 IPE~GQOSKBKRRIES- Ab one Penny (Id) per quart in any quantity if picked by Purchaser.™G Mkddins, Alford Forest Road! FOUND— Young Sheep Dog. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply R Lowe, Tancred Street, 1 ICING Sugar 6d, Cocoanut 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2d, New Jordan Almonds 2a 4J, MuEcueli Is.-John Orr & Co, WANTED, by 15th January—loo Pairs of Pigeonn—J H Jbwwjt, Burnett Street MAfcON'S Screw Top Fruib Jars— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5* 6d, |- gallon 69 9J, per disen.—John Ore & Go. WANTED— All Ladies to tee the W^ri derful Prints 4| 1, Lovely Muslin 6|d at Pbahob's, Cash Draper mHE ETERNAL CITY, Marietta, St JL Nozirius, Light Frights, Count) Hanm ba<, A Modern Oontrans, By Rock and Pool, Tales ot a Dying Race, The Crime of the Crystal, Lord Kt'cbener, The Marquis of Salisbury. Sir Alfred Milner; Splendid variety of Bibles, pocket, teaohen-,' and Family Bibles ; The new version Bible, very complete edition; The new Prayer and Hymn Booki H. M. Jokes.



CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' EXCURSION TO TIMARU AN Excursion Train, arranged for in in oonneoblon with the above Schools leaves as under for Timaru on THURSDAY, Obh Inst. Leaves Rakaia 8.15 a m ; Chertiey, 8 25 a m J Dromore, 8.30 am; Ashburton, 9 am; Winslow, 9.20 a m ; Hinds, 9.40 am. Children (under 15 years) tickets may be had free of charge from one of the Priests ; •leo from Mr Cullen, Eiffelton, and Mr Ryan, Winslow, One of the Priests will attend Hinds on Tuesday, and Rakaia on Wednesday (»f oer* noon) for distribution of children's tickets* The c must be provided on or before Wednesday night. I Adults tickets mutt bo purchased in the 'ordinary way ab the ticket office ab the following fares :— Rakaia to Timaru .. .. 4i 9d Chertsey and Dromore at Rakaia rates, Ashburton to Timaru .. .. 3b 91 Hinds to Timaru   2s 9d All excursionists liberally catered for, 1 23 *



PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby"*g"iven that the Part* nership for some timepasb carried on by Messbs John Kennedy and Chablbs Mrjlß, under the style or firm of" KEN NEDY & MUIR," at Ashburton, was this day Dissolved by mutual consent. The Business will from henceforth be carried on by the said CHARLBB MUIR, who will receive all monies owing to. and pay all Debts owing by the late firm. Dated thi» 3rd day of January, 1902. JOHN KFNNEDY, CHARLES MUIR. Witness—G Mabriott Watson, Solicitor, Ashburton. 1 49 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



FOLLOWING are some of our Xmas Prioep, which show that we are not behind the times: 701b best Jam clugar 14. ---6 d, Raisins 5§J, Sultanas 6£d, Currants sd, Peel Bd, Cocoanut 7d per ib, and (11 other Goods just as oheap ab Kerr Bros, Burnett Streets WANTED TO SELL—Samples Table Centres, Mantle Drapes, Eto, Toilet Sets, Etc, must be sold to make room for the Toys—W HPeaboh, Cjbli Drap r FOR Christmas—Peek Fresn's London Biscuits in eight varieties. Swiss Wine, * Sj.cs Alcohol.' Auslebrouk's and Oaobury's Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of finest quality.—Cabson. &Co. WE Wi»nb Room, and During this Month are g.ving some Exceptional Bargains in Drapety and Clothing—W H Peaeos, Corner East and Burnett btreet, WANTED -All Men to see Oolonisl Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Two Pairs Black Cashmere Sox for Is lid, White Washing Hats li 6d at Peaboe'B, Cash Draper _____ _____ NEW LINES (Imported direct) in Bibles, Prayer arid Hymn Book*, Purses and Pocket) Hooks, Sunday School Cards and Tickets, Wall Texts, Birthday Books and Oaadp, New and OheajS Dictionaries, and Ready Reckoners, WeLiWe Journals, Xroas Noss Local Agent forEdison'u Latest Phono graphs and new process records, clear, loud, and natural.—A TH Williams, East Street.



'T,HE Monthly and other payments will A be received afc the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 1902, From 9,30 a.m. to 4 p.nv, and From 7 to 9 p,m, ALBERT ROBESR'J'S, Manager. 1 43



BINDER TRIAL. __ 4 FIELD TRIAL of the OSBORNE COLUMBIA BINDER will be held ab the Farm ff Mb A Kean, at Newton, Rakaii, on SATURDAY, January lltb k at Ipm All Farmers are cordially Invited to attend 1 4Q FOR SALE, TQ 741, with T Cottage thereon, • k7« corner of Peter Street and S E Belt ; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable tor an implement shed. Apply W. Page, Builder. TOWN CLOCK. — o— AS there are many persons in both Town and Country who have promised eupporb 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. The sum of Forty»Five Founds is yet required, and ac the Clook has been ordered, it is desirable that the neoessary amount shall be in hand. W. H. COLLINS, 174 Mayor.



LOOK OUT FOR Our Summer Sale, COMMENCING FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. Further particulars in later issues. NOnTHCOTE & HEFFORD 'THE CORNER,' ASHBURTON.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. TI/TR GEORGE SANDREY, the Repre sentative of MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO, begs to notify his many CasiomerH that lis will, during the nexb few weeks, visit the WATERTON, FLEMINGTON, and WINSLOW Districts, ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and FRIDAYB, and respeatfaHy requests hie Clients to do their Shopping on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, or SATURDAYS, When they can rely on his persona! attend ance. W. STB&NGE *CO. also intimate that the rooms will remain open Dally as usual for the receipt of the more urgent Orders. Mb Sandrey desires to heartily thank his numerous Customers for the splendid manner iv which they have rallied round him, and trusts for their continued oongdeuoe during the coming year," For Variety, Choice, and Oood Value, STBANGE'B IS THE PLACE. 1 47



RAKAIA mO LET—Doable Fronted Shop and Dwel- X llnghonse of 8 rooms; (two storeys); shop fitted with counters and shelving suit able for business. Apply to CO BULLOCK, i Agent HAVE you notloed what a nice finish to a room pictures neatly framed^makes ? H. Baibstow will be pleased to frame any you have ab a vory moderate prioe. Address —East Street, two doors below W. H Col lins & Co. ,<-■-• jj 146 I »«-—J—; > _ - i Smoke I



ST. GEORGE JAMS, JPotted *8c Preserve*! Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Ooiony. TO BR PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. i STGNIgS, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Direcbory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, eto, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Direotory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10s 6d after publication, 12e fed; 6 1



' /~\yS. Country friends will do well to ,\J try Melior's Zealandia Boob Store ' for spectol bargains in Foot Wear. 8000 pairs to pick from at feller's j : Smoke New Yeww



FRIttDLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Cccks's Farm of 912 Acres ab MaySeld by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for ame. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd



DAVID THOMAS AIiOADE HORSE^ FAIR. FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 1902. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held ou the above date, for which I am now receiving entries, 12 155 . D THOMAS



MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at reduced rates Employees of Members of the nlon, Policies may be issued at once. Messrs Friedlafder Bros, Ltd, are the Local Agents for the Union j ompany, j I C Hardy & Co, Agents at Rakaia. | (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury District 1 166 N Z Farmers' Union f^RMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI ' DENT INSURANCE



WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faob tha the Reduced Rate of Premium is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Office and now that the Contract is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will loyally stand by the agreement entered into. We shall be glad 0 receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Per RUtfO FRIEDLANDBR, Managing Director. Ashburton, Nov, 30,1901 11 216



TO MEMBERS! OP F BMRKV UNION AND OTHEKS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. TflK "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital One Million Revenue iron 1900-£878,492 5s lid. ARE INSURING FARMERS-Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—st the same rate and with the same cot cessions individually, as any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt an! liberal settlement of all just claims effected locally



TO FARMERS TTTE may state thab the Reduced Rates of Premium* now prevalent on a'l classes of business aro due to tho 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 to their advantage to call and Bee us before completing business leewhere. NICOLL BROS., District Agents



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