The Eighth Contingent.

United PreRH Association—By Rlfiotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Christcettrch, Jan 27 It ia understood thab Captain-R Heaton Rhodes, M H X, has Intimated his acceptance of a oommiaaion In the S'iuthlsland Butahon of the Eighth Contingent

SEND OFF TO ASHBURTON BOYS.

A meeting was held on Saturday evening to consider the proposal to givp tho Ash barton section of the Eighth Contingent a " Bend off." The attendance—owing, doubt lobb, to Saturday being a busy evening—waa poor. The Mayor occupied the ohair, and stated that he had written to Lieutenant Harper enquiring whether the men oould get away on Thursday next for the purpose of being formally farewelled* Lieutenant Harper had replied th&b he could not cay positively, bub be thoughb ib probable, bub that if bo, they would have to oome by the north express and return by the south, Oa the motion of Mr Pumell, ib was decided to invite the Ashburton seotiou bo a " send off" on Thursday. This was seconded by Mr Perrlman. A long discussion followed, and a number 01 suggestions were made, bub eventually ib waa agreed on the motion of Mr P Cox, thab j a banqueb be held, admission by ticket;, and a Committee waa appointed to arrange details

The Committee met this morning, when it was decided that the lunoh should take plaoe at the Oddfellows' H*U ab 1.30, when a few addresses will bo delivered expressive of the feeling of the community towards our departing soldier-, It is hope<i that arrßnge meots oaa be made bo that later on the local volunteers may maroh from the driUshed to the railway station with the members of the Eighth, and give them a hearty send off there

Rakaia School Concert.

Tho Bakaia State School held its annual aonosrts in aid of the picnic fund fn the local Town Hall on Friday evening last. The building was well filled, and the fund will benefit by about £10. Proceedings were a little late in commencing, bub the exoellence and lengbh of the programme —in factl it was a little too long—amply oorapensated for that and any other little defects Mr 0A 0 Hardy, M.H.R, waß to have taken the ohairj but at the lusti raomenb ,was called away, Mr R J Gee taking charge. Ha explained that although it was the custom 6o have a children's concert in aid of this fund, it was found impossible to adhere to that rule this year, bub there had been no lack of friends and sympathisers, who had kindly come forward, and he (the speaker) felt sure that theee present would be well pleased by the excellent programme provided. The ooocert opened by a eelecdon from 'Montana,' finely rendsred by a amall bub effiiieot orobestra—Miss (Sard 1 am and Mr Palmer, violins ; Mr GordoD, cornet; and Miss Hardy piano. A further selection from *The Bohemian Girl,' was given during the evening, and both items were warmly appreciated. Other instrumental items were given by Miss (Jardam, Mr H Palmer, violin solos; by the Misses Brick, violin duet; and Misses Brick and MoLean, pianoforte duets. The Rev Mr Matthews s»ng ' John Pee! ' and * Father O'Fiynn' in a vigorous and pleasing manner, whioh was greatly appreciated, as blso was tbo admirable singing of Mra Percy Jones, of Gbertsey, whose rendering of • Needles and Pins' and • Fiddle and I,' was of a very high order. Both items were enthusiastically encored. Mies Hardy Bang "The Gift,' and Miss Thompson •By the Fountain,' and both itemi were well received- Miss Collins contributed ' Barney O'Hea,' and aa an encore, 'Killarney,' in the first part, and the • Meeting of the Waters' in the second. Mr L Gill a!eo sacgi The reciting of Mr Latham was well received, ' Rubenstein's Playing,' which was given by request), and * Bob?,' being both warmly ©nooradi Mr Boulnois gave a comic eketoh, descriptive of an English Penny-reading his efforb being warmly applauded, and an encore was also demanded from him. A feature of tbe evening was the selections by Mr 0 Tubba' ajraphophone, the various itema being well given and very clear, The step dancing of Mr D Brick alao met with tvu entbusiattlo reception, and his items wore vigorously redemanded. The singing of the National Anthem brought to a conclusion a moab successful entertainment, upon which the Committee, under Mr Gse, are to be OODgratuktod

Flag-Hoisting and Treat at Ashton.

On Friday last the School Committee and ladies of the district met for the purpose of hoisting the dig, distributing the prizes, and giving the children aa afternoor/a treat on She breaking up cf the school for the harvest holidays. A number of toys having been provided, the children engaged in races. At three o'clock, after a few worda from Mr Blee, the Chairman of the Committee, ex plaining bow the flig and fig pole were procured, Mrs John Shearer, as one of the oldest residents in the district, hoisted the Hag, the children singing the National Anthem as the flag rose a'owly to the top of fche pole. Mr JON Grigg then addressed the children, pointing oub the significance of the flags Jjand exhorting them aa they grew op to be men and women to remain loyal and fcrue to their country and their King. He upoke of the glorious Empire to which, as New Zaalanders they belonged and dwelt on the advantages of British history ac %Bub jeob of aohooi study, particularly those parts which relate the noble deeds performed by Englishmen, both In times of peaoe and wan An adjournment waa then made to the ■chool where Mr Grigg, after & few appropriate words, presented the books to the children—each child receiving one. Two • popular' prizes, given by Ihe master, and decided by the vote of the children, were then handed to George Blee and Amy Weßbon. An album was then presented to each of the two girls in "Stan dard VII, Matilda Bell, and Amy Weston. These were given by the master for assisting him during the past year. Prizes ware also given by the sewing mistress, Miss Williams, to Alice Wesbon and Frances Browne for diligence'in her department,

The Rev Mr Skinner then addressed the children, giving them some good advice and congratulating them on the handsome volumes they had received. He also apoke of the good work done in the school as ahown in the Inspector's reports, and, after some feind remarks respecting the master, wished the children a pleasant holiday.

A move was then made to theplaygmand, when a bountiful epread we\b laid out by the ladies, to which full justice was done by the children and also by the considerable crowd of reßldsnta which by this time had collected. After all had b.een satisßed, Mr Shearer, on behalf of the Committee and parents, propoaed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Mitchell, the master, who had occupied that position lor the past fifteen years. He said bhftt during all that time tho school had shown excellent results, as evidenced by |aw failures and by the Batisfaotory nature of the Inspector's reports. Be personally Ihaaked Mr Mitchell for the Bound eduo 1 ation his own family had received when at uohool.

Mr Jameson Also proposed a vote of thanks to Mr GWgg for attending, ab the request of the Committee, an 3 delivering an interesting address, to which the children had listened with keen attention.

Mr Mitchell then thanked the kdioa for providing the eatables, and Me Brown for attending to the stoking* He thanked the parents generally for the uniformly good attendance of the children, and for co operating with him in every way fco make the school year a suceecp.

A Btarb waa soon afterwards made for home, after ono of the most suoceaefal meetings ever held at Ashton,

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CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES V VICTORIA.

Sydney Jan 24

Interest ha? been added to the inter-State cricket, ov.^ch through the inclusion in both teams of a number of colts to fill the places of veterans engaged in the teat match at Adelaide, who were notable to get back in time. New South Walea in their first in nings made 327—0 Gregory 60, Hopkins 117, Ftrquhar 35, Poidevin 82, Pite 13, Kermode 7, Meara 0, Carter 0, Ciarke 0, Mcßeth 0, and Cotter 0 ; extras, 13 Saundera took six wioketa for 57, Layer bwo for 88, Warne two for 88, Collins none for 62, Worrall none for 19.

Victoria in their firab innings have lost no wickets for 13—Worrall nob out 2, Mc- Michael nob out 11,

The partnership of Hopkins and Gregory in the New South Walea innings was the most brilliant batting seen in intercolonial matches. The rapidity of the scoring wan a record in these matches. Hopkins reached his century in 99 minutes, and made twenty three fours. The third century was regis tered for three hours ten minutes' play. After Poidevin'e dismissal five wiokete fell for dueke.

ENGLISHMEN V A COUNTRY SIXTEEN.

Melbourne, January 26

The Englishmen commenced a match againab sixteen country players en the Mel bourne ground. The Englishmen in their first innings lost six wickets for 377= The principal eoores were :—Hayward 57 Jones 47, Jesaop 45, HoGahey 49, Quaife 91.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

MORE BOER HORRORS

BURNING NATIVES ALIVE AMNESTY TO EFBELS United Press Association—By Eleottic Telegraph—Copyright

Received Jan 27, 9 a ra

London, Jan 26

Two yeom&nry aS3ert that the Boers in December captured a small convoy at Phillopopolis, and murdered eight native drivers, tying several to the wheels of the waggons and burning some alive.

A sharp fight occurred at Twefon tein on 21st, seven were killed and 26 wounded, chiffly yeomanry.

The Vigilance Committee at the Cape strongly protest against an amnesty lo the rebels.

SEDIZURE OF A CONCENTRATION CAMP.

Beyer?, on the 22nd, seized the concentration camp at Pietersburg, and carried off a large number of 6ar renderers. He afterwards attacked Fietersbarg, bat was repulsed, losing six

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copy right.

Received Jan 27, 9 am

THE DANISH WEST INDIES Washington, Jan 26

When the Senate haa ratified the pnrcbaae of the Danish West Indies for about s million sterling, Denmark takes a plebiscite of tho Islanders, who it Is expected will object to a transfer. A CONSERVATIVE VICTORY, lONDON, January 26

The election for Hampatead resulted —Mr Milvain (Gan&ervafcive), 3843 ; Mr P.owe (Liberal) 2118.

THE KAISER WELCOMES THE

PRINCE OF WALES

Berlin, Jan 26

j Tho Kaiser awaited the Prince of /Wales at the Berliu terminus, hetrtily I greeting him.

FOUNDERING OF A GUNBOAT

Madrid, Jan 26

While pursuing some fiahing boats, near Vigo, the boiler of the Spanish gunboat Condon burst, and eha foundered, nineteen being lost.

Imperial Parliament.

(THE AMENDMENT RE PRO-BOERS.

Unlbed Preaa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph (Received Jan 27, 9 21 a m)

London, January 26

Mr Wanklyn, although widely sup ported, has withdrawn his amendment dealing with pro-Boers, fearing a bitter debate. He is collecting evidence for future action,

Australian.

United PreßH Association—By Bleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received January 27, 10.35 a m)

ANNIVERSARY D\Y

Sydney, Jan 27 ■> The weather for Anniversary Day is gloomy and boisterous.

THE CORONATION

Melbourne, Jan 27

Mr Barton has not yet recfived an invitation to the Coronation, He states that owing to the slowness of legis lation, the Federal members will nafc have much opportunity of going to

London

EASTERN GABLE COMPANY

Negotiations between the Federal Postmaster-General and the Eastern Extension Oable Ooy are going on. Th?i former requires a vifc&l alteratiqn in the clause providing t^at the agreement can only be defcerrninable by mutual consent, and requires farther informa tion respacting the eoncessioa as to the exclusive use of the wires. The pros pect of giving such a concession ia not viewed with pleasure by the Post master-General.

SUFFOCATING INFANTS

Since Thursday last, four bodies of Infanta, who have met death by suffo cation, have been found at different points of the city.

A CURE FOR SUMMER COMPLAINT.

Summer complaint ia unusually preva lent among children this season. A well developed oasa in tha welter's family was cured tasfc 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 at the home of ye scribe. Thiß Is not intended as a free puff for the qowpany, who do not advertisa yith U9, bub to benefit litt^ snfcerers who may not be within easy access of a physician, Ho family should be without a bottle of this medicine in the houso, especially in summer time.—Lansing, lowa, US, A, Journal, For sale by Aiihbj»rsoc. X>rag Company,

Meat for South Africa.

Unitßd Press As-eotiatioti—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jan 26 Mr See fully endorsi-s Mr Seddou's protest agaid-ot contracts for army sup plies beiug given 10 the Argentine, aud has cabled to the A gent-Genera! stating that preference ought to be given to the British colonies,

(Received January 25, 10 35 a m)

Brisbane, January 27

The Premier disagrees with Mr Sed don over the manner in which the meat contracts have been allotted, who cays that there was undue influence of the capitaliata interested ia the Argentine. Mr Philp believes that if the conditions were equal, Australia would have got the preference. It appears that the Australian firms only undertook to deliver the meat s*fc ports ia South Africa, whereas the syndicate will carry it to the various countries inland. Mr Philp ridicules the idea that meat could oot be supplied by Australia. There is plenty of beef and mutton available

It is expected that Queensland will get a share of the contracts taken by the syndicate, as one of the largest Queensland finm is a member of the syndicate

Wbllingtjn, January 25

I The following is the tex of the memo which forms thu basis of the cabl gram wb'.ch wta sent 60 the Impenai authorities I inregsrd to the meat contra :te ;—"Premier a 1 office, Wellington. 24 h J nuiry Memo for Hii Fxce.lenoy the Governor: The Premier presents his compliments 10 His Excellency, end deairea ihat he wili by cable advise the Seoretary of Btate for the Co!oni«n ih*t a prees cable here states thai in conneotioa with the tenders for eupplios of mean for the troops in South Africa, a cottraob has bean signed whioh provides ihat a portion of the requirements in to be obtained from the Argentine, on the ground that Australasia cannot supply the whole ; the Preneier hopeß that thig is nob cornet ; ap, if co, it is not juab to Auatralia and to this colony, who can supply far in txoeaa of the War Offiaa re quirements of the very be&b qualify; the Premier strongly urges that New Zuaiand ahoull be allowed to participate in supplying meat in preference to the Argentine, seeing that the New Zaa'and and Australian cl*ims should be considered paramount as compared with tho99 of Argentine or any other foreign country ; the Premier would further point out that New Zealand is establishing direct steam service with South Africa, and had in View the sending of meab there; if the Argentine participates in the meat supplies it will militate against the steam service and prejudicially afiacb the oolooy in mpecb to ita export trade to South Africa. Tender forma were received in this colony too late for New Zsaland to tender, and the Premier urgaa that New Zealand and Australia ca»n supply the quantity required, and to obtain supplier from the Argentine will cause much irritation. (Sißned) R J Seddon."

The Grain Store Employees and the Half Holiday

A movement! has been on foot for a coin eiderable time past amnng the employees of the grainstores to secure for themselves the usual half holiday. It seemed to them un reasonable to keep the stores open, when they were nob allowed to deliver goods, or sell goods retail, We are now in a position to state that the employers have given the men an assurance that they will observe Saturday as the half holiday after the present grain season is over, so chafe tbe farmers will be prepared £;r tho change. Ito la further understood that tha offioes wi'l ba closed on that day also. Tha employers objected to Thursday, as a large amount of coastal shipping was on that day, and that it would interfere with the shipping trade, whila S*tmdiy is practically an off day, We may moDtion that the Chrntchurch grain mer chants an 3 brokers observe Saturday as the holiday, and at a Conference held on Satur day evening between the merchants and employees, it was stafcad that the Ashburtcn grain stores wete the only ones open during the whole of the week. t\t the conclusion of the conference, the employees were recommended to gob up a petition and forward it to Parliament;, with a view to having grain stores included in the Act, the merchants assuring them that they would assist them as far as possible in having Saturday half holiday made co*r>pu!sory.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association —By ElootrSo Telegraph—Copyright)

Auckland, Jan 27

Detective Maddern, acting on advice by cable, arrested an Asiatic yesterday on board the Warrlraoo. The man's name is Cornelius Peara, and he la charged with having, at Yamba, New South Wales, stolen a rifle, valued at 20s, and £3 in money, the property of Ah Lun. It Is understood that other charges are pending.

Wellington, Jan 27

The Chief Justice dealt with two cases of persons who had pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court. Frederick G Morton, charged with forgery of a promissory note afc Mastertonj was admitted to probation for three months. Morgan Evans, who had obtained tha sum of £45 from a Palmerston hotel keeper, on the represent ation that he was a remittance mass, received the nominal sentence of fourteen cbyp, and the Court commented severely on the action of the hotel keeper in making the advance.

Leonard Jacobs, bugler of the Eighth Contingent, and formerly of the Fifth, appeared at the Magistrates Court today on a o'large of having assaulted two Chinamen, one of whom is now in a aerioua condition ab the hospital; Accused was remanded en his captain's bail till tomorrow WAN9ANUI January 27

The heavy gale yesterday overturned tho large gasholder there, but fortunately the accident will nob interfere with the lighting of the town, as the Gas Company some years ago, profiting by a similar experience, installed a second holder. The aocidect is in no way due to carelessness ou the part of the staff

MENING

\ United Preaa Aaaooiation—By Kleottio i Telegraph Dunedin, January 27 Today's sa'es;—Golden River, 7e 63. ; Meg and Annie, 23) 63, 23s 6d ; Orwell Greek 63.

Rsturnß—Olrig 4Goz 12dwt, Golden Run 30sz sdwt, Otago 15oz Bdwb, Golden Treasure 12 z, Shepherd's Greek Bt<% Jdwt, Nelson Creek 9002j Notdwn Creek 24pz, Nevis 14oz lldwfc, Happy Valley, 16:z lQdwt,

Jam Making; Season—Any of our readers wanting Jam, Jelly, or Preserving Fans, could not do better than read Messrs Fletcher Bros advertisement 1, as they have a great many kinds to chocfie from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing to being euoh a phenomenal Fraifc Season throughout too oounty, thera is likely to be a shortage in Jam Jar?, so any one requiring any should buy while prices are low.

HOW TO AVOID TROUBItSU

Now is the lime to provide yoarself a d family with a bottle o? Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over, and if prooured now may save you a trip fo the town in the night or in your busiest season. It is everywhere admitted to be the xposb successfal medi cine in use tor bowel complaints, both for children «ad adults. No family can afford to be without Itj. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co,

Smoke New Venus

THE ASHBURTO!? GtJABDIAtt ; MONDAY JANUARY 27, 1902



Termers, TENDER ACCEPTED fpHE Tender of MR Q. RICHARDSON for HARVESTING at Chatmoes, is ao | cepted, B. B. COWARD, 1 1 2G9 Manager. " tenders! ~"~~~ QEPARATE Tenders are invited for Re- C? Covering Roof with Iron, and for Painttag Rakaia Hotel for Mb D Beick. Persons Desirous of Tendering, please Call at my Office before THURSDAY, January 33th. The Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 1 210 Architeob Public notices. MX MdLAOHLAN"""^ WILL ADDRESS the Electors of Athburton in tha ODDFELLOWS' HALL, on THEUJSDAY, JANUARY 30th At 8 p.m. His Worship in the Chair. Ladleß cordially Invited 1 208 _____ IyTERSRS RUMSEY & TURNER beg to Thank those Friends and Neighbours who rendered such valuable aeßtat&noe at the fire on Saturday Night. 1 212 MISS M. BICHABDSON, mEACHER OF PIANO. Term begins on February 1, 1902. Belt Road, Allenton. 1 200 MY New Term of Tuition on Pianoforte commences on MONDAY, 25th Inst. MISS OARSON, Corner Wills and William Street 1195 MBS. A. C. CLAKIDGI, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN mEACHING resumed on SATURDAY, February Isb, 19C2, Cox Sbreeb, Ashburton. 1 186 HORSE SHOEING. NOTICE H/^HILDS, of Wftkanul Road, hay • V_>/ ing taken over that old established Business lately carried on by Me J Burgess, Wakanui Road, opposite Baring Square, wishes to notify that id will now bo under the Management of A J Childs, who ia a Practical Shoeing and General Black smith I 203 A TRIAL SOLICITED ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1932. NOTICE is hereby givan thab the prices of Dog Collars for 1902 are ac follows: — Dogs kepb solely for the purpose of herding or driving Sheep or Cattle ... _. ... 2*6ieaoh All other Dogs ... ... 10s Od each Office of Registration—The Ashburton County Council Office?, Asbbnrbon. Collars can be obtained from the travelling sub-registrar, Mr O E Sadndsrs, and at the Count? Council Offices, Asbburton. By Order, F; MAINWARING, Clerk Ashbnrton, January 25, 1902 1 207 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS, AND A.B.C. OF OUR BUSINESS. ATTENTION to Castomerp, TTRAGTIVE Styles, DMIRABTjE Materials. BOTTOM Prioes, EST Goods, IGGEST Assortnenb. /COMPARE Our Prices, f the saving and V-^QME Right along to D. STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STORE ! Don't forget to bring your Old Boots with you, we make a apeoi&lty of Repairs. i NOW OPEN. I THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT i ALL intending PURCHASERS OF CYCLES should Call and Inspect) our Up to Date Wheels before deciding on any ether inaket The KHAKI ie the Best) Valu9 ever Offered la Ashbar&on< BEST AND TOWNE, SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS QQfk FIRST EVENT QQfh jLQLH first EVENT £011 l OP THE NEW YEAR. Strangers Sale. A GRAND CHANCE for the Ashburton Public to participate in the Bargains, Call ab Our Sample Rooms Burnett Street, and peruee tho Catalogue MR GEORGE SANFREY, our Reprei eeniative, will get you anything you select at Chrietchuroh Sale Prices. All the immense Stock of Samples must be saorifiaed, Cleared out to make room for new. EVERYTHING REDUCED MUST GO. Drapery. Furniture, Bedsteads, Bedding, Orookery, and Boots. A Call will oonvineo you. Come Early. Don't Forget. Ia a short month tbe Bar gains will be gone,, A



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The above is a ridiculously low price, the same machines are selling in Chriateborch for £6 6s; A W H WILLIAMS, East Street, CIAMPLES of Towels, Toilet Covers, O Toiled Sets, Quilts, and lots of uaeful things', Must be Sold at Oace at) Wholesale Price—W H Pearob, Cash Draper SAMPLES Bought at a Large Disoount— Ladies' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, only one of each kind, Wholesale Prices— W H Peaboe, Caßh Draper fiARPENTER'B TOOLS. —I have just \J received a large Shipment of GQools of all descriptions at a greatly reduced price, and am selling same ab fully 25 per cent reduotioo in pricp. — G Meddins, The Pflople's Ironmonger. "IT" ERR BHO3, Burnett Street, wish to remind all their Friends that they could not do better than start the Now Year by giving them a tarn, Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. 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Sun Bonnete 2s lid, 5s 6d, now la 6d, 3s lid Rpgatta Shirts 5a 6d now Is lid Men'p Suits 22s 6d,25s. —Colonial goods. Boy's Galatea Blouses sa, now 3s lid Large Lot Men's Boater Straws at Half Price. Boys' Crioket Caps Is lid, now le ; Special Job in Men's Tweed Trousers. 9s 6d for 7s lid, 6s 6d for 4s 6d, 83 lid for 6s lid. Men's and Boys Felt Hats 7 A Marvel IB lid, 2s 6d, 3a 6is jof Cheapness. Tennia Hats I 9 lid. Men's Summer Gauze ond Merino Pants 2b lid now Is lid, REMNANTS AT COST PRICE. We Bolicit a call and guarantee that you will receive 20i worth of SALE Goods for 13:s 6d, and be quite satisfied with • OUR S AJLEJ' at The Coener. HOeTfieQTEl HEFFORB N,8.~-Fresh lines brought forward daily. Terms, spotoaßh* "OIiIMEMBER oar Boots and Shoes will Jtv wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains at Mbllor's Zealand la Boot Store. SALE of Samples, Etc,—-Samples of Men's Shirts, Punts, Ties, and Hats, The Prices will astonish you.—W H Pbaroe, Canh Draper and Clothier WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the beat possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there." Don't forget thin when making out your household Hat of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tobkeb, The Drapers PATT¥ jfan baking powder is tbe great eat novelty yen ever saw. Sold all R grocers.



FRIBDLANDER BROS, LTD * wisT~STREET AUCTION MART • OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR ! WILL BE HELD ON ! 1 FEIDAT, 31st January, | i 1902, ! 1 For whioh we will be pleased to receive ' Entries. I FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 1 81 R. Fkikui.ANPER, Auctioneer. ; WOOL. WOOL. i OUR JRFXT SALE will take j place at OHRISTOHUROH on February 20 s 1902. * AT TIM&RU on February 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their Clips as follows :-» If intended for sale at Obristcbnrob, to D. A, Beown and Son's Siding, AddingtOD. If intended for sale at Timarn, to Mill and Co's Siding, Timarn. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, WANTED FOR EXPORT— |i/TEADOW and OLQVER HAY. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having Bold Mb FA Cooxs's Farm of 912 Acres at MaySeld by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Fall particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lid. «"■ — "fir mm T. bullock. _____ FOiT»ALB\"~ """ BU LDING ALLOTMENTS I^,0 WN Section 955 and 956, i Acre, oorner Norlheaßt and Southeast Belts ; Price £20 each for tho two. IS 818, £ Acre, Aitlsen Street-. ; Prioe £30. T BULLOCK, Agent " FoKBALV BUILDING allotments andotber property beiongug to Mr and Mrs Jobn Steele, opposite the Wooileu Factory and fronting Aitord Forest oi d Winters Road*", Not having b;en disposed of by Auction off ra are irvitd for the purchase of auy pomon on e»i-y itrme of payments Apply to _ BULLOOK, _____ DWELLING of 5 Rooms, verandah and scuHery, conveniently situated, front* ing Wakanui Road Kaet T BULLOCK ~RAKAIA rpO LET—Double Fronted Shop and Dwel- X Hnghouac of 8 rooms; (two storeys) ; shop fitted with counters aud bhelviDg suit able for business, T BULLOCK, Agenb Vi) LET DWELLING of five rootnp, with verandah, also ssnall Stable j central position, Moore Street. Apply to SHEIP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acrea, sheep ccmntry, mostly in its native state , 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round farming 1800 acres, mostly unimproved * 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved, not far from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improved Also— Several blocks of good land suitable lor all round farming, varying In area from 50 acres to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks arc very suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands, Pull particulars, terms, etc, furnished on application. T BULLOCK ~—— 11... imi i i.L'JJL J" ——■' .—. -j DOM" READ THIS AND THEN FORGET IT. GREAT KED LETTER DAY. THE Polytechnic Drapery Company hae purchased the entire stock of Mb E. Gib*abd's, Tancred Street, for cash, end 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 ! A Sale prolific with price surprises! A carnival of out prices Look here Auotlon prioes without the auction! Linen Faced Paper Collars 2e 9d dcz boxes Men's Braces, Hats, Ties, and Sox, all at 6d Gents' 35) Tweed Suits for 21s 6d Fancy Pinafore Muslin, 2s lid dcz Standard Prints, 3s lid dcx Fink Twill flannelette, 3s lid dos Scotch Cotton Shirting, 4a lid doz White Linen Handkerchiefs, Is 6d half dcz 4s 6d Men's Felt) Hats for Is lid Black and coloured Drees Stuff*, Curtains, Calico, Prints, Qnilts and Hosiery, all out price marvels In addition to this the new Manager will give to evory customer spending 5s a pieoe of music worth 2s. This ia a chance in a life time of securing a good stock of music ABSOLUTELY FOR NOTHING. Remember the address—Late E Gibbard Tinored Street, now the POLYTECHNIC PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Uotno and share in the spoil. THE SALE IS ON TO-DAY,



BUBINEBS NOTICES PRESERVING SEASON 1902. ■TinilllWiliii—m n "f \' Finest Oaoe Sugar—7olb bags Us 6c!, 561b bags 12s, iOlb bags 8i 9d, per ton £23. Brewers' or Star Crystals— 701b bsge 15s 6d | I PRESERVING PANS—Light Steel Enamelled fro* 3* 6i each j it t> Heavy Cwst Iron Enameled, 6 quarts 7s 6d, 8 quarts 8a 9d, 10 quarts 9<s 9J, 12 quart! 10a 9d each. * ' , Spun Brass from 7i 6d Mr r> HB 500 dozen jam, jelly and f^SB PkS n'8 °p dlna iry J Xi n 5 d Screw T °P Lightning or American Jars. ™ S Porcelaine Lined. Wide Month, for preserving fruit whole, ... 4s9Jperdosen Half gallons ... lls 61 per doaen „v n „ ••• •••• 5« 6d per dozen Gilohrlst Jars, wide mouth, with Half Gallon* 6s 9d per dozan Emerser Mason s Improved, jGlaas Tops. Qaarts... ... 9s 61 per eozJB 8°?*" „ 7« par dozen Half Gallons ... lls 6 J per dozen Halt Gallons,.. ... 8a 6d per dozen Reduction for Quantity 0 Glass Jelly Jars with tin top 3s, f3s 3d, H^B 3s 9d, 4s 9d and 5s per dozen H Jolly Tumblers from 2a 6d flB Glass Jam Jars, Lipped, 3s per dozen Earthenware 3s, 3s lid, 4s, ss, and 6e per H 141b Jars, patent top, 3s lid each FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Competition closes February 28th. All Coupons must-be sent in not later than the above date to be in time for this-Distribution Oar next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20 VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY. 20 First Prize Handsome Marble Clock and Bronze." Countess Tea Is 6d per Ib, or Is 5d by 61b tins, and la 4d by 10*lb tins Duchess Tea Is lOd per Ib, or Is 8d by s!b tin 3, and Is 7d by 101b tins Empress Tea 2a.perlb, or 1b lOd by 51b tine, and Is 9i by 101b tins Prince?e Tea 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b tins, and Is lid by 10ib tins Orange Pekoe Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by 51b tins, and Is 7d by 101b tins A Coupon enclosed In every p cket or tin of the above Teas. Now that fresh Meat is so dear ifc is ( SEASONABLE GOODS more economical to use the following— A fc a th , nt . a ...  „ 21b Tins Corned Beef. (Belfast)per tin 1 0 raan 's p^fits pdces wifch n» middi«" 21b Tine Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 2 Ub Tins Pres. Apricots, nar tin ft ft 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per tin... 1 2|lb Tins Preb. Pineapple Ter Hn O I 21b Tins Spiced Mitten, per tin... 1 0 2 |lb Tins P f6B pSSh^pSTtfa- O fi 21b Tina Preserved Babblfe, per tin olj 2 flb Tins Pres. Pears, pJZ 0 9 lib Tins Preserved Babbit, per tin 0 7 2^lb Tins Pres. Tomato ee per tin 0 9 21b Tins Babbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 bhipa Lime Jnloe per boctff i ft 3lb Tins Ox Tongues, per tin ... 3 c Monseratc Lime Juice, ncr bofctliT Q A lib Tins Camp Pie, per tin ... 1 3 Paramatta Lime J ace S er S O 9 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8-Lemon Squash (Snffl bottle Ift lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 Munning's Bupbem' TlnLar „«!■ lib Tin Salmon Cutleb, per tin ... 0 10 bottle vinegar, per lib Tins Bed Sockage Salmon,per tin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (St George) vet Equal to Cocktail) bottle . v 1 « lib Tins of Salmen Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Baspberry Pineannla auLu lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 &nd PeppiZlt SnZmtteZl O 41b Tins Salmon Outlets per tin... 0 6} Bowntrw Lemonidi^PoVde^^ bottle O 9 llbTin«Fr efc h Herrings, per tin... 0 7 Herbal Beer esS o Tmake^Seal lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle g ft 9 lib Tins Herrings in Tomato Sauce r «... ... U 7 per tin 0 10 . ■ lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tinß Lobster, per tin,., ... 0 10 Wheat Meal 251b baea * *k 1 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neaves Food, per tin *" -*" ft 11 Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Dr Brandt's Food per tVn "* 10 a % .Bmß;! tins "• J J Main's Food 3a and I B 9d per fin" Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Patent Groats & Barley, ocr tm ft 9 small tins 4d and 04J B^ger's Food, per tin P °'" ? I Albert Sardines, Jarpe tins ... 1 0 Finest, While Sago per lb "* ft 2 Finest Foiled Bacon 7fcd by roll, Brown's Corn Floor par lb 0 2i Perlb ... 0 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb "" 0 2 qAUPirq |} neßfc gia^ Tapioca, per lb '', 0 2 bAUUfib Fineet Pearl Barley per lb ft 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant Spirit bottle 08| Qaaktr Oats ... ... ."' q m Meilor's Mild or Piqnantlplnt bottle 1 a Finest No 1 Japan Bice "vet Ih' * " ft 2 1 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint 2 6 Finest Boiled Oats 7d and Is " „ \ pint botfcle ... 1 4 Split Peas, per lb ... 0 2 Worcester pint bottles 3s 9dd©a, "" '" I or per bottle ... ... 0 4 . ! Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d dos, ! or per bottle ... ... 0 8 CONDENSED MILE Our Own* pint bottles 5d,l pint 0 9 . noau bliuxl : Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... Q 9 *"WISS Milkmaid brand, per tin 07* Catsup (Flag brand) 010 Murray s Milk 5* 9d doz, per tin 0 6 I Anchovy Sauce C&Bipint bottles 1 4 Golden Vale 3i 9d dcz, per tin 0 4 BAKING POWDER ITO Mur J^>^ MAh^m>^G' S ,krgeMnlod,fidtnond( B, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 smail tin ... . 05* lib Jar Baspberry per j« ... 0 9 Edmoud's Egg Powder 7*d* in tins' 1 0 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb 1 3 21bTins Plum Jam O.BJ T.rtarta Acid, perlb " 110 21b Tins Baepberry Jam per tin... 0 11 Brnnner MondsCarb, boda O S lib Tin Baspberry Jam par tin ... 0 6 "' lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 _ _ 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, FABMERS SUKDBIES assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 g avo !flC n6y .by buying one of onr - °-~ • thrifty Hon^e Wife Kerosene Pomps at la FLAVOUBING ESSENCES and la 6d. Thrifty House Wife Pomp Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, 6avt>s Us otst in » ™y short tiroe Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonial Essences loss boitles ... U 5 OILS, ETC. Colonial"Essences l|oz bottles ... 0 7 Draught, Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s M, Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 per case -— Baw Linseed Oil, per drum. £18 9 GAMBLES Neats Foot Oil. pel gal..". ... 3 g Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum '. 15 6 bythe box 6d, or per lb 06| Turuentine, per gal ... ... 4ft Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Valvoline, 4 gal tin ... ...17 6 or per lb ... ... ... 0 7 Baddle, per lb ... .„ Q 4 __• Nails S.ba la, per lb ... ... Q 8 If you are wanting Fencing Wire note Jtaples, per lb ... '"* 0 3 these Prices— Molasses for cattle, per cwt ... 7 6 No 8 Black Fencing, per cwfc 116 SCO dcz Tumblers and Wineglasaea from (Johnson Best "per ton £11 7 6 2v6J per doz. If you are wanting any it Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 will piy you to give us a call (Best English Wire), per ton £15 5 FLETCHER BROS. OABHSUPPLY STORES, EASD STREET, ASHfIURTON, & HIGH STREET, GHRIBIOHUROH,