VALEDICTORY.

A farewell eooia! waa held In ths Seaview School on Tuesday January £1, 1902. la Bpifce of the harvest just beirg introduced, th« Tennis Olub, and fcha many friends of Miae Harvey (aohool teaoher of Seavtew, and secretary of the Tennis Olub), met to aay good-bye to her, she having aaoeptedl RHOSher appointment at View Hill, Oxford, Firstly, a game of tennis was indulged in, them other outdoor games, til! the "day King " eet o'er the distant hill. Aa a- j.iurr, meotwaa then made to the sohoolroom, and Mian Stuart opened the evening with a piaooforto solo. During the evening, bolob were given by MUa WataoD, Minnie Wile on, Miasee Moore, Messrs Alec, Wilson and Ralney Wilson ; vocal duets by Miss Watson and Mr B J Oorbett, and Miss Harvey and Mlbe Lottie D&lton, A moat amusing feature of the evening was a trio in nigger coatuma by Mr Aleo Wilson, hia wife Snsie, and bob, aiao a selee'.lon on the big pipes by the came gentleman, and a mouth organ duet with UXm Stewart on the piano. Applause waa very snthaaiaatically rendered to Mr George Wiiaon for his selections on the gramophone. Mr B J Corhetb was then asked to present Miss Harvay with a hand some preaent on behalf of the Tennis Olub and friends. He spoke In very high terms of the lady, and said her company waa always II pteftsute and profitable, and thab she had not mada any enemies, and would be much mieeedi Mias Harvey euifcably responded. Kefreßhmentß were bountifully supplied by the ladies, and Messrs J Adams, G Wilson, E Corbetb, R Wilson and othera need a liberal share of praise. After a vote of thaske to all helpers, also three hearty oheera hud been accordod. the evening closed with tha singing of v Auld Langsyno."

Technical Education.

United Prsas Association—Bj Eleocrio Telegraph

Christchdrcu, January 31

Next month an important conference will be held in connection with technical educa tion. The Canterbury Industrial Associa tion have recently been faking steps to pueh on the movement, and hava made arrange ments for calling a number of delegates together from municipal, educational, commercial, and other bodies, including the Trades and Labour Council, as well as members of Parliament. Two motions will be aubmitted to the conference. One of them nil! urge that the industrial efficiency of the colony should be developed to the highest degree, and the other that a broader system of technical education in Canterbury is desirable.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES

Uaited Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Jan 31

New South Wales won the tos?, and decided to bat. There was a fine wfokeb. (The attendance was fair. With the exoepfc:on of PoldeviD, the New South Wales team gave r sound display of consieteDt batting. Eobeoa, Blythe, and Barnea are standing out of the English team, which laments befog deficient fn bowling. Up to the tea ad* journment, aix men were tried, and charges were being worked frequently. Hopkins, In the first half hour, gave promise of a cl&Bhing tarings, and both he End 0 Gregory, aoored freely, the half century ip'peariog In bwentyseven minutes. McG-ahey and Jesaop deposed Gunn and Braund, aud this tiad the effect of stemming the tuns, seven runs going for a couple of overs. Hop' kins had jaab registered forty when he sent one hard Bo Jones in the slips—one for 73. IFrumper, the Sydney crack, followed. The fieldiag was excellent, Jeasop being specially brilliant, After lunch, play was qaleb, the oentif y being recorded for ninety four minutes work. Trumper'a baiting was brilliant, repeatedly sending McCHhey to the boundary. Braund relieved him, and the second bail was fatal to Trumper who was leg before—two for 117' Up to the tea adjournment play waa slow, Poidevin only scored a single when Gregory waa bowled by Braund. He bad batted for two hours three for 124 i S Gregory came to see Poldevin retire before a fine Ball from Gunn without increasing his total—fou? for 124. Duff followed, and the ohange to Jesaop and Hay ward suited the batsmen, and runs came with greater frcqnenoy, After seventeen had been BOored oft Hay ward, Jones relieved him without Effecting the ability of the batsmen to ecore. After tea Braund and Gunn resumed bowling and the f rmer was almost aoplavable. Duff playing him wish hia pads chiefly. The second cactury waa compiled in two hundred minutes, Duff playing cautiously. Gregory passing his total reached fifty, the veteran playing with hie (sld brilliancy. The partcership'at this stage was responsible for 120 runs. Gregory eentinued to hit all round the wicket, Doff getting his 50 for a hundred minutes, bub Jossop then bowled him with a good one. (The partnership had put on 127. Fiva for 251* Noble filled the vacancy and commenced Vigorously, making double figures in four Strokes. Gregory played with great freedom, playing beautifully. Ab 233 Gunn took Jessop'a place, Noble getting eleven off his first three balls. The third century was completed in fourhoure and twenty minuter. Gunn being ezpenelve, Jones was tried. Gregory, received a great ovation, reaching jits century in two and a half .hours. Noble qotohed 50 a moment later for forty miautea' work. The stumpa were then diawn.

Followiog are the scores :—

New South Walbs, First Innings O Gregory, b Eraund ... .... 45 Hopkins, c Jones, b Jeseop ...  4o Trumpet, Ibw, b Braund .. ..35 Poidevin, b Gunn    1 S Gregory; not out  ... .* IQ6 Duff, bjeeaop .« ... .« 50 Noble, neb out ,. .„ ... 52 Bundrieß >.  ..3 Total for fiva wickets .„ 537

A CHANGE OP UMPIRES.

Sydney, Jan 31

Some surprise was manifested when it was found that O Bannerman was to umpire for the Englishmen in place of Crockett, whom MaoLaren had selected for the tour. It appears that some of the. English team were dissatisfied with several recent decisions, and the captain r^ade a uhaogs. -? 4 latter has been written to Crockett and already signed by members of the New South • Walosi eeotiion engaged in the test matches, and will be signed by the repre sentatives of other States when they arrive here. In this they justify the individual decisions to which exception has been token, and express a hopo that in future matches he will bo found umpiring, A good deal of fealiog h&s been manifested over the £uff iir. |t Ip proposed thab if not in the Sydney teat i|ntttQh| then in Melbourne Crockett shall bo appointed umpire tot the Australians,

MINING.

United, presti Aasociation— By Eleatrio fEeiegraph Ddwedin, Feb 1

•fio&%y J8 sales ;—Alexandra Lsad ß ss; Mag and Annie, 24s 3d, 24b 3d; 24a 3d ; Moot 9 Ofarisbo, 253, Olrlg, 12a 5 Paotolus l 355,

A CURE FOB, SOTIMEE COMPLAINT,

Summer complaint Is anasnally preva lent among children this season, A well developed ease in the writer's family was cored last week by the timely use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, and Remedy —one of .the best patent medicines »anu f&ctarod aad which 1? always kept'ori hand ab the home"of ye scribe. This U not Intended as a Ires potf for the company, wiiQ do not advertise with us, but to benefit little sufferers who may not be within easy access of a physician. Wo family Bhonld be without 3 bottle of this pedicine In the houao, especially in summer time.—Lansing, lowa, US A, Jfmrnal, For sale by Auliburton Drug Company,

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THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

THE BOER NEGOTIATION

United Pre^s Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Reoalved Feb-1, 8 14 am

London, Jan 31

Mr Chamberlain, ia the House of Commons, eaid a legislative Council would be appointed in the Transvaal, whon practicable, according to the state of the country, and the progress of military operations

Mr Baifour announced that Britain's reply reaches Kuyper to day. Com munications will be cabled at an early date

The Daily News saya there are indi cations that Kuyper sent word of his willingness to act as a friendly nego tiator to strive to induce the abandon ment of ihe claim for independence Mr Chamberlain replied that ad vances must emanate from the Boers

Kuyper, later, wrote to lord Lsns downe extending the offer of negotia torship as between the Boers in Europe and the Boers in the field.

The Daily Telegraph understands that. Lord Lansdowne's reply was a courteous assertion that owing to lack of authorisation to speak for the Boers, and lack of tangible proposals, his (Kuyper's) suggestion was unservice able, even as a basis for negotiations.

(Received Ftb 1, 9 6am) IONDON, Jan 31 Nine militia battalions are being embodied for service

Lord Roberts inspected six thousand reinforcements leaving Aldershot for South Africa,

THE SIXTH CONTINGENT.

Wellington, Feb 1

The Premier has received a cable from Major Andrews that, although a few men of the SiztK Contingent are reported dangerously ill of enteric there is no cause for alarm. The health of the regiment co far baa been remarkably good. * There are 420 men of the regiment in the field.

No improvement haß taken place in the condition of Ssrgeant Moore.

Home and Foreign.

Per Press Association—By Eloofrlo

Telegraph—Copy right

Received Feb 1, 9 6 am

THE MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN. London, Jan 81 The Marquis of Dufieriu's health is alarming.

FRANCE & NEWFOUNDLAND

Two French factories in Newfound land have been burned. Lord Salis bury, in refusing to compensate, denied incendiarism, and informed M, Del casse that the colony was self-governing and able to deal with the matter.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Klectrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Wellington, February 1

The Waikare, on her Lrip to Sydney yesterday, took only 150 tons of cargo, which includes 50 tons of scrap Iron.

Ohristchurch, Ftb 1

At the Ironworkers' association last evening a di cussion took place concerning dredge contracts. A committee was ap pointed to draw up conditions of contract, with special attention to the inclusion of the arbitration clause. The Association passed a motion regretting the action of ihe Government in calling tenders for railway waggons in the colony ab £150, and a*-, the same time placing an order with Home firms at a higher price It was stated that the total cost of English wag gons when placed on the rails would be more than £170.

The Eighth Contingent.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, Feb 1

The troopship Surrey arrived lasb nighb, and waa visited by the Premier, The steamer was herthed this morning. A large number of troopers are ashore en leave, others are shipping hordes. The steamer leaves at 4 pm.

THE NINTH CONTINGENT.

United Press Association—By •Eleortlo Telegraph

Wellington, Jan 31

The Wellington Recruiting Board for the Ninth Contingent will begin its duties on Monday* A large number of applicants for enrolment have been received.

Wan&anui, February 1

Jfpor the Ninth Oontiogent, 247 applications have already been received for Waaganut'a quota of twenty-6ve.

Napieb, Feb 1

Ninety applications have been received here for the Hawke'e Bay detachment of the Ninth Contingent, besides a large number ab Danevirke.

Wellington, February 1 There la mudh speculation as to who will command the Ninth Contingent. One possi bility is that no Colonel will oe chosen, but that the Contingent will be attached to the New Zealand division undee Colonel Dftviee,, in which oaae it) will sail under battalioai leaders, one of whom (Captain jaakson, for the South Island battalion) haa already beeu ohosen* In case & C6lonel should be chosen, the possible appointees are said to be Colonels Robin, Hewall, and Owen, and Colonel Porter is advised that applications for oom mis?ionsßhould make alternative applications bs effioers cr troopers, ie, should apply to the 'Recruiting Board for acceptance as troopers, and to the oSjißer commanding the district for commiaaion, in order to avoid disappointment.

A notipe appeals in our advertising oolumas stating that t>ha local Recruiting !poard will eib ab the Aehburtoa Guard's orderly room on Wednesday sth, when all applicants for enrolment must be present to undergo the necesß^ry'testsj Applications should be sanb to the Recruiting Board (Captain Nlcoll, Lieutenant A Clarke, and Dr Bolger,) by Tuesday next 1.

Maori Loyalty.

United Press Association—-By Bleokla Telegraph

Napieb, Feb 1

Ab the Te Auto students annual confer ence, now in Session, a resolution was passed condemning the attacks made on England by the foreign Press, and expressing the willing? ness of the young Maori parSy to igiauvtain at all hoards the man 1* of England,

Sporting.

TAKAPUXA Ri>CE<3. THIRD DAY.; United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph j Takapdna Raoi course, February 1 ) 1 The weather is fine, and the attendance fair. Esaulte : ~ Marines HANDiCAP—Seneation 1, Loch Fine 2, Rodelti 3. Also started—Bastion and Dandeloo j Dividerda—JßS 19s, £4 1. Borobgh Handicap. — L*dy Avon 1, Greasy 2,' Reclaimer 3. Scratched—Tele phone and Sentinel. Dividends — lQside s £3 10i 6d and £6 4s; outelde, £3 11s nod £10 9a 6i. Summer Handicap-Defender I, Reacts 11. 2, Red Lancer 3. BoHee6y s Balhirnie, and Sootty also etar.ed. Woo by » no^e. D.?ideads--£3 19a And 15s 6dl, oatßide £3 16s and 15s.

RANGITATA RACING CLUB.

The annual meeting of the RaogltaU Racing Club was held ab the Bridge Hotel on January 25tn* The c was » good Atten dance, and Mi Potrie occupied the chair. Tne Treasurer read the balance sheet), showing a credit balance of £13. The following officers were elected for the year :—President, Mr A J Hawdon ; Vice- Presidents, Messrs G McMillan, D FKoipht, T Fraser, 8 Rue, and Lj Williams ; Judge of Horse Events, Mr O 8 Thomson ; Judges of Athletic Events, Messrs D Knight, 0 S Thornton, and T Patterson j Handicappere, Meagre B R Macdon&ld and A C Watson ; Handioappers Athletic Events, Messrs J Lorgelly and J Heary; Starters—Horse Events, Mr B R M&odonald; Athletic Events, Mr A.G Macdonald ; Olerk of Sc*iee, Mr Lor*eliy ; C>eik of Couise, Mr J N Athby ; Stewards —MesarsS Kae, A O'Neill, W Ashby, junt, A Brown, F Evaue, J Bhnry, 1) F Knight, E Bull, R Jaokman, E Cooks and A Gould ; Treasurer, Mr It D Petrie ; Kou Sac, G H Patrick.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

Ohki&tchukch, Jan 31 The following acceptances for the O. J.C. Summer Meeting have been received :— Midsummer Handicap, of 250 Bove, lg miies—Fultnen Bit 91b, Caunie Chiel Bst Bib, O*meo 7st 13;b, Motor 7st 101b, Dundee 7ab Sib, Djm Djin 7st 7ib, Calibre 6it 7ib

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DAVID THOMAS SHROPSHIRE STUD & FLOOK RAM & EWE SALE. At the Tinwald Ynrds, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from T. E. Upton, Esq. 9 (who is a large breeder in Shropshire Sheep, also a nuooesaful prizefcaker at the local Shows), !o Bell by Publio Auction at the i above Yard*, wzx — ' Q A One and Two Shear STUD RAMS &\J by Sbensfcone Courtier (imp.) , | ryf\ One Shear FLOOK RAMS > tAA HOGGETS and One and Two 1 cJUU Shear EWES This Flook is one of the oldest in the k Colony, and are all registered ia the Hew 1 Zflftland Flook Book. ' Sale at 1 30 LAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer FUNERAL NOTICE. riIHE Friends of Mr Thomas Barber are \ i X respectfully informed that the Funeral \ of his late beloved wife, Lilian Fanny, will move from hia residence, Burnett Street West, on SUNDAY, February 2, at 12.30 p m, for the Aehburton Cemetery. I BAKER BROS, 1 240 Undertakers 1.0.0.JE\, M.U. 1% yTEMRERBof (he Loyal Aehburton Lodge ixJL and visiting Members are requested bo meet ab theOddiellows' Ball on SUNDAY, February 2nd, at 12 noon, for the purpose of attending the Funeral of Bro. Thos. Barber's late wife. J W LEGGBTT, N G. 1245 C UAMPBELL, P.S. AJSHBURTON FIRfl BbIGADI. "TI/TEMBERS are rfqueoted lo fall in at IVX the Brigade Station on SUNDAY, February 2, at 12 Noon, for the purpose of attending the Funeral of Captain Thomas Barber's late wife. Full Drees. By Order. 2 7 lieut* r. bonn. Public notices ASHBURTOH PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. \ IMPLICATIONS for Bt INVESTMENT j9L SHARES will be received by the undjra'RDtd up to the 10th DAY of FEBRUARY, when Allotments will be made. I ALBERT ROBERTB, I 217 Manager. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL fIIENDERS are invited for the Erection cf X a Wire Fence around Mona Square Particulars at Town Clerk's Offioe, where Tenders will foe received till 4 p.m on MONDAY, the 3rd February H H FOQKB, 1 241 Town Clerk ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL HP HE Aehburton High Sohool will RE- X OPEN on WEDNESDAY, the sth of February next, at 9 30 a m, The Headmaster will be in attendance ab ths School on TUESDAY, the 46b, to meet Parents and Guardians* CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary Aehburfon, 17th January, 1902 1 128 MISS BABRATT'S SOHOOL MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL wili Re- Open on FEBRUARY 3rd, inst. Bubjeots Taught—English, Music, Draw ing, Singing, and Litia. Miss Babratt will be at Home from 31st tests. I 221 ASHBURTON BOROUGH SOHOOL A PPLICATIONB will be received ab the J\. Secretary's Offioe, Burnett Street), up toSpmoo MONDAY, 3rd February, for the position of Pupil Teacber (male), for the above School. J. B. CHRISTIAN, 1 237 Secretary, A.A.O. & A.O. A GENERAL Meeting of the AAC& AC J\. Club will be held in the Arcade Offioe ab 7,30 pm on MONDAY, February % 1902; Business—The eleotion of Captain, Vice- Captain, and Committee. Also con sideration of Easter Monday Oarnlva?. A full attendance in vcqueatedi M T BBUCE, Hon Treasurer M J LYNSKEY, 2 8 Hon Secretary ASHBURTON. COUNTY BRASS B4ND. THE Adjourned Meeting will take place at the County Council Chambers on THURSDAY, the 6th inst, ab 8 p m. of the Old Band respectfully requested to attend. HORACE A. GATES, 2 g Secretary pro- fern. HAMPSTEAB~DISTRICT SOHOOL. THE Hampabead Sohool will be re opened on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3. (Signed) R. A. WOODTHORPE, Chairman Hampetead Sohool Committee 2 5 MISS M. EICHARDSON, mEAOHEE OF PIANO. QJerm begins ea February 1, 1902* Belt Road, Allenton. 1200 MUBIO, THEORY, & SHORTHAND, MISS ETHEL GATES, M.N.P.S. PUPILS prepared for Pitman's Short hand Examinations; also Trinity College Egaralnafclooe, Practical and Theoretical. A Shorthand Class will be held every WEDNESDAY Evening, from 7.50 to 9 o'clock (by request}. Lessons resumed on THURSDAY. Feb. 6 Address—Peter Street 1 315 LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination, hald in Stew Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations,i 137 s average marks ga!aed t 94 per osnfc, j 29



PUBLIC NOTICE. DISTRICT ORDERS By Lh-Oul. O. 8. Bailey, Commanding 8.0. Sub-District. Headquarters, Timaru, 31st January, 1902, 9th N,Z. CONTINGENT, IN continuation of District Order dated Christohufch, 27th January, 1902, the following are published for general informa tion : — 1. The Contingent will consist of Two Battalions of 500 men each, one from North and one from South Island, mobilising respectively at Luaedin aud Auckland, on or about sth February. 2. Reoruite will be drawn from the following centres and sub-aontres, in the following proportions ;— SOUTH CANTERBURY SUB-DIBTRICT. Ashburtoa ... ... 20 Timer l «» ,20 Fairlie .. .. 10 Waimate ... .. 11 Total  .. 61 3. Recruiting Boards to assemble aa coon as possible after 3rd February, for the pur pose of Selection and M-dical Examination of Applicants up to the quota for their centre, allowed aa above. OfSoera com manding Disirotß will make arrangements for selected men to reach Dnaediu or Auck land according to the Battalion they are drafted to, between the sth and Bill of February. Selected men will provide their own Blankets, which will bo returned to their private adireaEeSj together with their private Clothing, when the Battalion is mobilised at Dunedin. 4. Full instructions are being forwarded to Recruiting Officers at each centrei C. S. BAILEY, Lieut-Col., Commanding South Canterbury 2 11 Sub-Diabrlob. Militia and Volunteer Office, Timaru, January 28th, 1902. DISTRICT ORDER. I THE Annual Muster Parade of the « Corps in South Canterbury will take place on the undermentioned dates. Corps will fall in at their respective Drlllaheda at 730 p.m. Marching Order. 11th FEBRUARY. B.C.M.R, Timaru City RiSea Timaru Port Guards Timaru Rifles 12th FEBRUARY. Studholmo Mounted Rifles Waimate Rifles 17th FEBRUARY. Ashburton Mounted Riflaß Ashburbon Rifles Aebburton Guards 18th FEBRUARY. Geraldine Mounted Rifles (GeraldlDO Division) Geraldine Rifles 19th FEBRUARY: Geraldine Mounted Rifles (Temuka Division) Temuka Riflas 2<tri» FEBRUARY. MfcokeDale Mounted Rifles (Fairlie) All Mounted Corps parade Dismounted, II: In aooordanoa with para« 214 Vo!, Regulations every member musb be present b,%. these Parades with Arms, Asooutrementu, and all Government Property in his posßea- | 8108 111. AH Government Stores or Property on issue to sick and absent members, will be colleoted and laid out in the Drillahed for inspection. Members whose Rifles are known to be damaged or wanting !n any particular, will be formed up at the right of the Corps at one pace interval. C, 3. BIILEY, Lt..001,, t 2 10 Commanding S.C. Sub-District. N^INTH OOKTINGBNT. ASHBURTON DISTRICT. i THE Recruiting Board will eit ab the AshburtoD Guards Orderly Room, oq WEDNKSDAY.Sth mat, when all applicants for enrolment in the Ninth Contingent must ba present to undergo the necessary testa. AH applications musb be in the Recruiting Officers hands by WEDNESDAY,{4th inst. E F NICOLL, Captaio, 2 15 Recruiting Officer. BE wise and save raone^, ]&ay yoar Boots anc| Shooa ab BisL?jOK*S StQj?e,



WAITED. I BARING Square W-s'«=ynn Uhurob—To morrow's Berv;o69. Prf aoher—Morn-.j fog MbJ Hayman ; Evening, Revlhos Fbe. 2 53. BAPTIST CHURCH—Tomoubow the Rkv Mr Feb wjii prseoii (D.V) in the : Morn'ng ] Subj/ct—'Sowia^ aad Reaping.' • Kvening~~Mics ArDisi 212 1 T>RIMITIVB Msthodht Church—MorE -3 IT :ng, Mes-'RS Trevubza and Pallky ; Evaniua, Rbv Rai>b NewSantts at 11, Rev j Risine ; Fairton at 3, Rev Raise, and at 7, Mr Carlisle ; Winohmore, Mr TrevubkAs WANTED, by a respeotable woman- Situation as housekeeper or general; > trust be in Christian family* Apply Mail Offioe. 1 236 r TIC7ANTED by the 4th February—loo VV pairs of Pigeons.—J H Jewitt, Burnetb Street. Telephone 96 WANTED Known—TO LET—Six Roomed Houee in Grey Street, nearly new, with wneh bouse and copper. Also Bhop with Dwelling attached, in Moore Street; rent cheap, Apply Misses J Page, East Btreet GREAT CASH SALE—Japanese Goods Just Bought at Half Price* China 1 Afternoon Taa Sets 2s 6d, China Cups and Saucers 6s doz, Handsome Vases from 2s 9d per pair, Japanese Cuffs 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d bo*, China Mugs 4d, China Bowls 6d—Oarson & Co. KOOLIBAH cures Rheumatism, Head, ache, Lumbago, and Sciatioa. All 1 pains disappear under Koolibah ; 2s every* where MASON'S Bcrew Top Fruib Jars— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5s 6d, | gallon 6s 9J 9 per dozsn.—John Okr & 00. "IT*ERR 8808, Burnett.Street, wish to remind all their Friends that they could not do better than start the New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. /^ARPENTER'B~TOQLS. —I have 'Ju7t \^J received a large Shipment of (Dools of ail descriptions at a greatly reduced price, anrt am selling came ab fully 25 per cent reduction in prioe. —G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. T>ENELOPE'S English Experiences, For- L tune's Darling, The Real Christian, The First Man in the Moon, The Youngest Girl in the School, The Story of Ronald Kestrel, Papa Limited, A Losing Game, The Alien, Forma Gordyeef, Elementing Love's CroBS Ways, His Lawful Wife, The Lovely Mrs Pemberton, The Second Youth of Theodora Daeanges, Oaly a Major, Ihe Fire Brand, Christmas Nnumber of The Queen, Lady's Pictorial and Windsor Magazine.—- H M Jones SALE of Samples, Etc,—Samples of Men's Sbirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats, The Prices will astonish you — W H Pkaroh, oj>ah Draper and Clothier ICINir Sugar 6d, Oocoannt 7d, New Sicily Almonds la 2<\ t New Jordan Almonds 2a 4d. Maßoatels Is.—John Orr & 00. WANTKD KNOWN—That J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmas Stook of Boots and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repair- Ing dene at once, best leather used | ths Hall —next Courb Houee, Asbburbun. 11 Ib 3 FRESH Supplies of The Eternal City, O'er Moor and Feo, The Helmet of Navarre, Lord Kitchener; new Album of Ohristohurch views, Colonial everyday Cock ery, new Dictionaries, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Marked Testaments, New Indoor Games, New Faccy Goods, intruding Photo Frames, Ladies' Medallion Purser, Ladies' Pooket Knives, Perfumery, Etc. A T H WILLIAMS, Ec eb Street, TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Flies, Casts, Waders, Shury's Fancy, Minnows, etc, etd AM Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, a(3 Hardley. Bros , Eaet Street. 11 135 SPECIAL Purchase of Travellers' Sam ples, Sunshades and Umbrellas; Every article can be sold at wholesale pries— W H Pearcb's, Cash Draper SAMPLES of Towels, Toilet Covers Toilet Sets, Quilts, and lots of useful things,- Muet be Sold at Once ab Wholesale Price-— W H Pearcb, Cash Draper SAMPLES Boughb ab a Large Discount— LadieB 1 Gloves. Hosiery, and Ties, only* one cf each kind, Wholesale Prices—W H Pkabob, Cash Draper FINEST New Currants, 4£d and 5d per Ib, New Sultanas 6£d Ib, New Raisone s£d Ib, New Figa (Cooking) 7d Ib, New Layer Figs 8d Ib, New Dates 6d Ib, New Muscatels Is Ib, Finest Cane Sugar 701b bag 14s 6d, 561b bag 12s, 40!b bag 8a 9d, Browera Crystals, 701b bags 15s 6d, at Fletcher Bros __^ LuAOlJffiS, LADIES; = NOTICE^ —o— HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH an Extraordinary Ltne of BLA.CK SERGES AND PLAIN AND FANCY LUSTRES, We Can Offer You During "OUR SALE," Now ia Full Swing, DEESSSS COMPLETE As Under: — (Made in the latest style, and lit guaranteed Black Heavy Diagonal Fancy Serge (very suitable for Autumn Wear); Drees i Complete for -~:TWQ POUNDS: ---£ s d Plain Black Lustre, dress complete 3 0 0 1 Faoey Black Lustre, dress complete 2 3 0 Superior Fancy Black Lustre dress complete ... 3 5 O Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ... 2 5 0 Extra Superior Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete 210 0 I Extra Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete 2 10 0 Extra Extra Snperfiae, (very ahoice).,, ... 815 0 NORTHGOTF & HEFFORD l ««THE CORNER." I TTERBAL Bear Extract, to make eight XX gallons, ?d bottle, Hops Is per Ib, Whole Ginger Is per Ib, Oorke Is 3d and < I Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juice, black j bottle, Is per bottle, Raspberry, Lemon, and Pineapple Symp Is bottle, Lnmonade Cry stals 9d per bottle, at Fletcher Bros, Cash, Supply Stores ANTED KNOWN—That a big line of Laoe Gurtaitas we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goo,da aii tempting prices. Full display in our windows—>Mitchell & Tuenkr. DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send along i any furniture whi^h needs recovering or renovating to H BAIBSJJOW, who makes It P look isles new, 11 14S



FRIifiDLANDER BROS, LTD ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 4th FEBRUAEY, 19021 TMTESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, I_VX in conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, will offer on aooount of a CliaQ',— 1 KAA Half aod Threequarter-bred 10UU EWES. R. FRIEDLANDER\ Joint 2 14 D. THOMAS/ Auctioneers WOOL. WOOL, /"\UR NEXT SALE will take place at OHRISTOHUROH on February 20 8 1902. AT TIMA.RU on February 26, 1902. Clients will pleaee consign their Clips as follows ;-- If intended for sale at Qhristcharch, to D. A,' Brown and Bon's Siding, Addington, If intended for sale at Timara, to Mill and Go's Siding, Timara, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid, WANTED FOR EXPORT— fITTEADOW and CLOVER HAY. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS,* LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Me FA Cooks's Farm of 912 Aorae ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately (or same, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ■——■ 111111111111111 IHIWMMMWWI HENRY STEPHEN SON "henry stephensonT™ IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to Include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc, in my business, I h*ve decided to do ao, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I havo several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all buainesi) In this direction will receive my prompt tnd best attention My Weekly Sa'e of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc, »■< v u»l, EVERY SATURDAY, 2 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Stook, Household Furnl 'ore, etc., as per arrangement Id any parb <>f the county. Advances made on all goods plsoed in my hands for Sale. MONEY—I have several sums awaiting investments Colonial Grown and Inland Fruib Bold privately during the week, also all kinds of Produce Aqbhi; Nerwloh Union Fire Insurance Company % Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mentis from 2=sOn per month. I hive also several secondhand Instruments on hand, cheap  HEHRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUEB, Ashburton ! T. Bullock. FOE SALE, BUILDING ALLOTMENTS TOWN Section 955 and 956, J Acre, corner Northeast and Southeast Bolts j Price £20 each for the two. TS 818, \ Aore s Aitken Street; Price £30. 03 BULLOCK, Agent ™ TO~ LET. DWELLING of 6 Rooms, verandah and scullery, conveniently situated, front' iog Wakanul Road East T BULLOOK RAKAIA npO LET—Double Fronted Shop and Dwel- X Haghouse e£ 8 rooms; (two storeys) % shop fitted with counters and shelving suit able for business, 03 BULLOCK, Agent " ~"forsale7~~ "OUILDING allotments and other property X 3 belonging to Mr and Mrs John Steeie, opposite the Woollen Factory and fronting Alford Forest ond Winters Roads, Not having been disposed of by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of any portion on easy terma of payment! Apply to CD BULLOOK, FOB SALE. SHEEP FARMS, SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETC, 1492 acres, sheep country, 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 bees sown with English grasses 800 aores odd, improved farm, good for all ronnd 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 fot all round farming, varying In araa from s(> acres to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks lire very , suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands. | Full particulars, terns* eta, furnished on application, m BULLOCK F^"**W— tmmmmm —w^———wm HORSE SHOEING. NOTICE ! H/^HILDS, of Wakanul fort, hay • KJ ing taken over tb&fc old established Business lately earned'on by MiR J BobgesS; Wakanai Boad, opposite Baring Kquaro, wishes to notify that it will now be untie? tha Management of A J Chi&ds, who ta & Practical Shoeing and General Bitkok sraith 1205 A IBU& SOLICITED ,



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