Presentation to Captain Nicoll.

After the Ashburton Guar's had finished their drill last evening, a very interesting function took place in the Dnllshed, when Captain Nicoll, late commanding officer of the Corps, was present by invitation. Cap tain Arthur Clarke occupied the chair, with Captain Nicoll on his right and Captain Sparrow (a former coinmarjding officer) on his left. Captain Dolman, of the Rifles, was also present. After refreshments had been partaken of, the Chairman proposed " The King," which was honored in the usual manner.

Captain Clarke said he was pleased to see their guest, Captain Nicoll present and only regretted he was not always with them. After Captain Nicoll took charge of the corps, he did everything ho possibly could to benefit it. (Applause) He had not had a military training, but came from the civilian ranks, yefc he passed his examina tion with honor. (Applause) He (Captain Clarke), was sorry \u waver, and so was the corps, that his business compeUed him to resign. He hoped to see him in the volun teer ranks again. He had now, on behalf of the corps, to present Captain Nicoll with a sword, which he hoped he would long wear. It bore the following inscription: -—" Pre sented to Captain Nicoll by the Ashburton Guards, 1902." He would ask Captain Nicoll to accept this as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the officers and men of the Ashburton Guards. (Ap plause) He might say that it was intended to apply to the proper authorities that <Cap*- tain Niooll might be permitted to rank as Honorary Captain connected with their Corps, with the right to wear the uniform in future. (Loud Applause) He would ask them to drink the health of Captain Nicoll. (Applause) The toast was enthusiastically honored.

Captain NicolJ, who was received with loud applause, said they had done him a very great honour that evening. There was nothing he would like to have so much as the sword he had worn when he was commanding officer of the Guards. He gratefully acknowledged the consideration that had always bepn shown him while ho was connected with them, and briefly re ferred to the steps which had led him to the command of tlie corps. It was a happy day when he was electedCaptain,but he regretted Captain Sparrow's retirement. Not being Captain now, he could speak freely, and he might say the position was not free from worry. He could assure them of that. He asked the men to assist their officers by giving close attention to their work, and not to allow small things to keep them away from parade. They would not find it very hard, and by so doing they would sup port their officers. Volunteering was no child's play now, and the late war had shown what a serious business it was. He hoped some day to b9 in the service again. He was very thankful for the suggestion made by Captain Clarke that permission would be asked that he might wear the uniform he loved so well—at least on state occasions. He would, had it been proper, have gladly worn it on the occasion of the late church pamde. (Applause). He thanked them all very heartily for the man ner in which they had drunk his _ health and for the compliment they had paid Mrs Nicoll. (Loud applause). Captain Clarke then proposed " The Visi tors/ Whenever they had a little func tion they hoped to have as many visitors as possible. He asked them to drink the health of theii late commander, Captain Sparrow, and of Captain Dolman, of the Rifles.

The toast was honored with great enthu siam.

Captain Clarke took the opportunity of presenting the prizes won in the late Morris Tube Match, as follows : —Ist, Pri vate Millichamp ; 2nd, Private Cambridge; 3rd, Private Johnston. He (the Captain) took.a great interest in shooting; it was a matter they wouldt have to take in hand seriously presently, and he hoped every man would pay the keenest attention to the business.

Captain Dolman was, very pleased to see the kindly feeling that existed between the corps and its officers. He could confirm the remarks of Captain Nicoll that a com manding officer's duty was no sinecure. There was a great deal of responsibility and also of worry. He congratulated the Guards on securing the services of Captain Clarke. What was their gam however was the Rifles' loss. If he Clarke) was as energetic as Captain of the Guards as he was as Lieutenant of the Rifles, he would certainly keep them up to the mark. (Applause.) Captain Sparrow was pleased to be with them that evening, and to see that the Guards were keeping well to the front. He was also pleased that they recognised the ■worth of Captain Nicoll, and had shown it by their acknowledgment that evening. (Applause) There was one remark made by Captain Nicoll he hoped they would weigh well. That was to support their officers loyally, and attend drill regularly. If they did that, they would not only lighten the labours of their officers but would themselves become thoroughly effi cient volunteers. (Applause) Captain Clarke asked the company to drink the health of Mr F. Curtis, who had always been ready to come and help them in any function. Lieutenant Schwartz also took occasion to thank Mr Curtis on behalf of the Guards' Concert Committee for the great assistance he had rendered in many ways. Mr Curtis returned thanks. He had played for the company ever since it had been started, and although he could not join it for business reasons, he would always be ready to assist the corps in every pos- Bible way. (Applauße). Captain Clarke then gave the men some good advice as to their proposed trip to Dnnedin, and their conduct generally. He hoped they would always remember what was due to their uniform. (Hear, hear, and applause.) The toast of the Press, acknowledged by Mr Willis, concluded the proceedings. During the evening songs were sung by Lieutenant Schwartz, Sergeant Anderson Private Manchester, and recitations were given by Captain Nicoll, and the function ■wa3 altogether a very pleasant one.

Bright Hours' Children.

The Oddfellows' Hall was well filled last. evening by an appreciative audience to witness the final entertainment given by the children in Ashburton. Several of the items given on Saturday evening were repeated and received much favour, encores being frequent. Miss Ethel Parsons, a Wellington young lady, -who possesses a soprano voice of much flexibility, was very successful in her two numbers. The sing ing of Misses Marjorie Saunders, Ida Eule, and Pauline Mason elicited much applause, and in almost every instance a repetition was demanded The dancing of the Misses Russell, Stapleton, A., D., and M. Saunders •was admirable. Miss Ruby Edgar played two violin solos with much taste and skill for which she received encores. Miss M. Saunders sang " Only a Penny" at the conclusion of which a shower of pennies found their way on to the stage. Miss M. Jennings in her Indian club swinging was enthusiastically applauded during the various movements. and the young per former had to respond to the appeal for a repetition. Miss Maudie Moon was as successful in her ballads, as on Saturday evening. The entertainmenc concluded with the National Anthem.

Before the concluding item was com menced, His Worship the Mayor said that thanks were due to Mrs Saunders and her assistants for the excellent entertainments provided. Their visit had done a deal of good, and they had had a good time during their stay. He specially desire-l to thank Mrs Harrison, Mrs Alington, Mrs Coleman, Mrs Jennings, and Mrs D. Thomas for receiving the children, who wero their guests during their stay in Ashburton. Mrs Collins also received some of the children. The Mayor further stated that it was expected that the financial result would prove of much benefit to the Beautifying Association. He apologised for the absence of Dr Trevor, President of the Association. He would ask Sir William Steward to move a vote of thanks and Mr 1). Thomas to

I second the same. Sir William Steward in moving the vote lof thanks remarked that he doubted if better children could be found in any part of the world than those who had given such ex-'ollent entertainments, fie had much pleasure in moving the vote of thanks.

Mr D. Thomas seconded. He had nothing to add to what had been said; he was simply delighted. The vote wa3 carried by aoclarnation.

Bank Note Forgeries

HEAVY SENTENCES ON PRISONERS

ONE COMMITS SUICIDE.

London, December 21

The trial of the Bank of Englaud note forgers resulted in Berns-ein being sen tenced to twenty, William Barmash to ton, and Solomon Oar mash to fifteen years' im prisonment. All pleaded guilty. Solomon Barmash, who was paralysed, was carried into Court, and later on committed suicide in the temporary prison of the Old Bailey by shooting himself with a revolver, which he had obtained and concealed while under treatment in the prison infirmary.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph-Copyright

Eeceived Dec 23, 9.5 a.m. Russian Candour. / Sr Petersburg, Dec. 22

The newspaper "Novol Vremya" says that the primary object of Russia's alliance with France is to enable the two fleets to dispute British supremacy of the sea in the event of war, but the alliance is useless if the French desired to restrict the operation of their fleet to the coast of France.

AUSTRALIAN

United Press Association--By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received December 23, 9.50 a.m. The Seamen's Dispute Sydney, December 23 The compromise between the owners and seamen appears to have given general satis faction. The Boar Farimr Delegates. The Boer farmer delegates are visiting the dairying centres on the south coast.

Jewellery Robbery- Perth December 23 The window of Mr Belman, a jeweller, at Kalgoorlie, was smashed during his absence at dinner, and £309 worth of goods stolen.

The Trouble with Vene zuela.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, December 22 Advices from Caracas state that the Allies proposal that President Roosevelt should arbitrate, has been transmitted to Caracas, and President Castro has accepted the same. British warships captured under blockade three Venezuelan schooners leaving La guayra. Germany has agreed to waive the demand for apologies, and agrees on all the esson tial points regarding the demands with Great Britain.

The New York correspondent of " The Times"states that Great Britain initiated the proposal that President Roosevelt should sirbitra'e. Germany and Italy have adopted it. It is believed that if the Allies will waive their claim for guarantees^' Pre sident Roosevelt's asceptance is certain.

New York, Dec 20

The German cruiser Falke captured off Maracaibo a Venezuelan schooner, and af ter cutting out her mast, abandoned her.

The British sloop-of-war Fantoine-is hard aground at the Barrancas, one of the mouths of the Orinoco river. It is feared she will remain some time, as the river is falling. Great Britain blockades upwards of half of the Venezuela coast, including La Guayra and the uorts to the eastward.

The announcement of the blockade has caused a panic at Caracas, and several large failures are imminent.

Received December 23, 9.35 a.m. New York, Dec. 22

The British warships Indefatigable, Alert, Tribune, Columbine, and Rocket, started the blockade on Saturday, at midaight. The soldiers at Puerto Cabello dragged the crew of the recently seized British steamer, Topaze, ashore at midnight. In a somi nude statesthey prodded them with their bayonets and imprisoned them in a fifthy room.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Auckland, Dec. 23

Nothing further has transpired with re gard to the reported petition against Mr Witheford's return.

It is stated that a legal opinion has been obtained that the Parnell election is in valid, owing to the alleged removal of 170 name 3 from the roll after the issue of the writ.

Wellington Dec. 23

The Chief Justice to-day decided against the right of the Wellington Racing Club to exclude bookmakers from its course.

Mining

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedtn, Dec 23 Eeturns :—Mosquito 630z, New Golden Gravel Boz Bdwt, Watterson's 330z 9dwt.

News in Brief.

With this issu9 we distribute on account of Mr D. Stock, a circular regarding an offer to cash customers. Tenders are invited for harvesting and stacking oats at Kyle.

Mr J. Mellor, Zealandia Boot Store, wishes his customers the compliments of the season and recommends all who wish io spend a Happy N«w Year to buy a pair of his easy fitting boot--.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

The aale at the Ashburton Yards to-day showed a large entry of all stock. The at tendance was good, but all fat stock suf fered a relapse owing to the butchers having to kill for Christmas, and very few cattle were sold, although some very good beef was coming forward. The same may be said of the fat sheep. There were some ex porters operating, and a line of freezing lambs was sold at 15s 3d, although lambs have receded -J-d per lb, owing to orders being filled ux> for the present. Mutton ewes brought 2id to 3 1 per lb, wethers 3id to 4d, beef 22s 6d to 27s per lOOlbe. Owing to the continued wet weather a lot •f sheep are coming forward in their wool. Farmers are chary of buying owing to shearing. The following are some of the prices:— Store Cattle —Dairy cattle £o 10s; spring ers <£6 15s ; 18 month's old £3 12s to £4,; calves £2 2s. Fat Cattle—Vealer 15s; steers £5 to .£8 103; cows £5 7s 6d to .£8;

heifers £G 2s 6d to- £7 15s. Fat sheep sale very irregular. Crossbred ewes 12s 9d to 17s Id; in wool, I7s9d to 18s

lOd; merino ewes 6s to 8s 9d; crossbred wethers 16s 3d to l'-S 9d; lambs 15s 3d. Store Sheep-Meviuo ewes and lambs in wool, all counted, 6s 9d to 8s; crossbred ewes in wool, all counted, 8s Gd to 12s 3d; do. shorn 8s 3d to 12s 3d '■ dry merino ewes 10s; f rossbred hoggets 13s to 16s 9d.

TH7! ASHBURTON GUARDIAN? TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1902



ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Lessee ... . Mr Harry Eickards TO-MORROW NIGHT, Wednesday, December 24, Positively One Night Only, MR HARRY EICKARDS' New Con tinental, English, and American. Company of Vaudeville Stars, headed by the mighty Tho world famed athlete and exponent of physical culture in his spectacular exhibi tion of superhuman strength, supported by the following great array of vaudeville entertainers :— Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew, in Kennetti Lee's on© act comedy "WHEN TWO HEARTS ARE WON." Mark Anthony. Mark Anthony, Society Humorist and Story Teller. PitOF. Maccann. Prof. Maccann. England's Greatest Concertina King. MISS RAY JONES, The cultured young Operatic Soprano. Little FANNY POWERS, MISS NITALEETE. And the most improved Bioscope, showing a wonderfully vivid series of animated pictures of the Coronation Celebrations, and a trip across the Atlantic in the N.Gr. Lloyd s.s. Kronprinz Wilhelra. Prices—Orchestral stalls 4s, stalls 3s, pit 2s. Plan at Jones. - j M. Marcus, Touring Manager. 12 234 John C. Leete, Business Manager Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christmas Holidays, 1902 DECEMBER 26th. Sports at Rakaia, Caledonian Sports at Temuka, Races at Mount Somers. Wednesday } December 24th SOUTH Line—Special passenger train will leave Christchurch for Timaru at 11.30 a.m, Rakaia 12.45, Ashburton 1.28, Timaru arrive 3.30 pm, and Timaru for Christchurch at 5.10 p.m, Ashburton 7.8, Rakaia 7.43, Chrisfcchurch arrive 9.". These brains stop at the same stations and for the same purposes as the ordinary express trains. The ordinary and extra express brains will not take passengers to or from stations between Christchurch and Timaru inclusive Friday, December 26th South Line and Branches.—A train stop ping where required leaves Methven for Etaknia at 6.50 a.m, connecting at Rakaia with the ordinary morning train, Ash burton to Christchurch. The evening train for Ashburton and Methven, leaves Christ jhurch nt 5.25 p.m, Eakaia 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, Ashburton arrive 8.25. The evening train from Eakaia to Methen starts at 7.40 p.m, and arrives Methven 9.5 p.m. A train lenves Ashburton for Timaru at 3.0 a.m, Tinwald 8.7, Winslow 8.17, Hinds? 5.35, Eangitata 9.7, Timaru arrive 10.41; returning from Timaru at 5.15 p.m, Rangi bata 6.50, Hinds 7.20, Winslow 7.35, Tin wald 7.45, Ashburton arrive 7.52. A train stopping where required to pick up passen gers, leaves Ashburton for Springburn at !0.15 a.m, arriving at Springburn 11.50 a.m, returning 0.40 p.m, and arriving at Ash burton 8.10 p.m, sotting down passengers where required. A train leaves Ashburton for Springburn at 8.35 p.m, arriving there it 9.55 p.m ; stops where requirod. The ordinary express and extra express from Dunedin will not take passengers from I'imaru, Temuka, Orari, and Winchester, for stations up to Ashburton inclusive. Such passengers must travel by the 5.15 p.m train from Timaru. NIGHT TRAINS will leave Chrktchureh for Dunedin at 10.40 p.m on December 24th and 31st, 8.5 p.m on- December 20th and January 2nd, rad 8.0 p.m on December 28th and January Ith ; and Dunedin for Christchurch at 10.35 p.m on December 24th and 31st, 8.20 p.m, December 26th and January 2nd, and 3.0 p.m, December 28th and January 4th. 12 248 BY ORDER. E ;^MsMO%^ R NEW ZEALAND EAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY, December 25, 1902* THE following are the only trains which , will run in the Christchurch district: Lyttelton Line—Trains will run as on Sundays. South Line —North and South Express trains, 8.0 a.m., Christchurch to Ashburton; 3.15 p.m, Ashburton to Christchurch ; 10.55 i.m, Ashburton to Timaru, and 7.25 a.m, Fimaru to Ashburton. SUNDAY, December 28th, and January 4th, SPECIAL NIGHT TRAINS will run from Christchurch to Dunedin, and Dunedin to Christohurcb. as follows :— Christchurch depart. 8.0 p.m, Ashburton 10.0, arrive 6.10 a.m, on December 29th and January sth. Dunedin depart. 8.0 p.m, Christchurch arrive 6.30. On Deoember 29th and January sth. For night trains trains between Christ shurch and Dunedin on December 24th, 26th, and 31st, and January 2nd.. See separate advertisement. Goods and live stock traffic will be entirely suspended on- December 25th and 26th, and January Ist. 12 247 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Night Trains between Christchurch and Dunedin. THE Night Trains which leave Christ church for Dunedin ou December 24th, 26th, 28th and 31st, and January 2nd and 4th, will stop to take up at Rolleston and Rakaia, and will pick up or set down at Ashhurton, Orari, Temuka, Timaru and Studholme if required, and set down where required south of Oamaru, passengers from north of that station. And the night trains which leave Dunedin for Christchurch on same dates will set down passengers at any station north of Oamaru, passengers from south of that station; and will take up at Studholme, Timarn, Temuka and Orari passengers for Ashburton and Christchurch and at Ashburtoa for Christchurch, if required. 12 278 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES. South Rakaia Domain. THE above has been granted the Rakaia Sports Committee for Boxing Day, with power to charge one shilling per Adult and per Horse admitted. C. A. C. HAEDY, 12 126 • Chairman. Pianoforte, Singing, and Voice Production, Theory, (Harmony, Counterpoint, Double Counterpoint, Cauon, Fugue, Form, Orchestration, and Composition); also Freehand Drawing. - MRS DONALD McLEAN, Bachelor of Music, N.Z. University, having de cided to teach the above subjects in Ash burton, will be pleased to receive the names of a limited number of pupils for the en suing term, commenc ng on or about Jan uary 28th, 1903. Terms, etc., on application, either per sonally or by letter. ! " Kinraid," Tinwald. 12963



David Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. [ Saturday, December 27, 1902. j MR DAVID THOMAS, in conjunc tion with Mr F. Ferriman, has received instructions to offer by Public, Auction, as above, the following valuable ! Properties, viz:— On account Mrs Hoare, — j One Acre, Hampstead, together with seven roomed House, Stable, and detached Wash-house, all well and faithfully built. The numbers of the sections are 32, 57, 1"!4 and 135, each -} of an acre, having excellent frontages on Oxford, Church and Wellington Streets. N.E.—This Property is centrally situated and worth looking after. On account Mrs Lockhart, — % Acre, Tinwald, being Lot-151, Graham" Street, containing 1 rood 6 perches, together with four-roomed Cottage. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 130 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale. Household Furniture, etc THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1903. At the Prince Albert Boarding House Wills Street. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc-1 tions to sell by Public Auction the contents of the Prince Albert Hoarding House, next to the Oddfellows' Hull, on the above date, viz :— Tables, Chairs, Single and Double Iron Feds, Spring Mattresses, Bedding, etc. Full particulars in Inter issues. • Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, j 12 280 Auctioneer bullock's arcade. Saturday, 10th January, 1903. MR D. THOMAS (in conjuuetion with Mr F. Ferriman), has received in structions to offer by Public Auction as above, on account of Mr H. Alington,— T.S. 589, 590, 591, each containing 4-Acre> and fronting the Ashburton Domain' together with Nine-Roomed House' and other conveniences. The land is all laid out in flower and vegetable garden, and is the most select site in Ashburton. The house is very complete, having been built by Mr Alington regardless of expense Mr Alington's early departure for Eng land is the reason for this property being placed on the market, and it must be sold Regardless of Cost. And, on an Early Date,—- The New and Up-to-date FURNITURE will also be submitted to auction. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 241 Auctioneer, ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 0, 1903. :t 5 V Next Horss Fair will be held on the it a above data, for which I am now receiving entries. 12 220 DAVID THOMAS. Friedlander Bros. Ltd. HORSiTrAm. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on the above date, for -which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. E. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. COKNSA.CKS. WE have to arrive, ex 'Herald' and ' Aparima,' 2000 BALES, Full size and full weight, and are now booking orders for delivery ex ship or ex store. Clients will oblige by acquainting us of their requirements early. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. /~\UR New Reason s supply of Binder Twine and all other Harvest requisites is now to hand, and we are in a position to quote lowest prices current. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. ■\TEW BOOKS and New Editions—Man J3I in the Spiritual World, Our life after Death, Gems from the Fathers, Rev, Meyer's Works, Rev. Millar's Works, Moody's Works, Christ in Isiah, Elijah and the secret of Power, Gates of Life, Gems from Ruskin and other writers. Great variety devotional works, Teachers pocket and family Bibles, Daily Light, Birthday, and daily Text Books, Booklets, beautifully got up; Poets, Morrocco bindings.—H. M. JOITES, O CRICKETERS.—We've a good selec tion of cricketing Boots and Shoes, White, Brown/and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikes 7s 6d. —Stock s Blue Boot Store. 12 57 STRAWBERRIES and Cream at H Bairstow's. nnENNIS PLAYERS.—Have a look at this I season's shoes in White Buckskin and assorted Tan Leathers, with the new chrome leather soling ; rubber can't compare with it.~STOCK's Blue Boot Store. 12 55 XMAS EXTRAS—Latest in Frame and Flexible Felt Hata ; Straw do; Derby Ties in great variety; Tennis Shirts; White Dress do; Cycling Sweaters just to hand. All marked at lowest bedrock prices, at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. WE WANT your CUSTOM, we want you to give us a trial, so that we can prove to you how well we can serve you, please you, and thus keep your custom at our Up-to-date Drapery Warehouse.— Mitchell and Turner.



Tenders ! TENDERS FOR HARVESTING AND S JACKING f, TENDERS ?re invited at per acre for Harvesting and fctauking 150 Acres Outs at Kyle. Tenders close at the oltiee of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association on January 10th, 1903, where full particulars may be seen. W. CUTHBERT, 12 288 Kyle. y. _»,.- T y»».- -ririiiiiiw mmi.,,,.. ■_,-■ u.u-miuiiULIII ■ lIIIHHM 111 Ml—ll Mil I ._ _ T. Bullock. 1 FOR SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments it'so desired. Anply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. jQQAAA T0 LI£ND on approved <~&€>\J\J\J freehold security, and other sums. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. COTTAGE Property, conveniently situ ated in Cox street, being T.S. 829, con taining £-acre, on wnich is erected a dwelling house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted with j fruit trees. There is also a small stable and other conveniences. Very liberal terms of | payment. Apply to I ' T. BULLOCK. to~Tet. COTTAGE of three rooms, together with j one acre of land, fronting Trevor's Road, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. CHEAP COTTAGE PROPERTY. OU ARTE R-ACEE, fronting continuation of Cox Street, about 5 chains from the N.W. Belt, on which is erected a four loomed Cottage with scullery at the back, surrounded by nicely kept garden, well j stocked with vegetables, etc. £'. 35 price required; on liberal terms. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES. CHKISTMAS GREETING. CITY PORK SHOP, Havelock Street. I WILL be selling a splendid assortment of Small Goods, made by a first-clas s Small Goods man, formerly of Christchurch* for the Christmas season, TO-MOBROW. W. E. MEACLEM, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street. 12 285 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. "TVTOTICE is hereby given that the Muni- J3i cipal Offices and Circulating Libraiy will be Closed for the Christinas Holidays from 4. p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst., till 9 a.m. on SATURDAY, 3rd Jan. By order. H. H. FOOKS, 12 261 Town Clerk. Herrick's Home. A CHRISTMAS TREE. I|'¥7".lTH various Sideshows, Strawberries and Cream, Dancing, etc., In aid of Ilerrick's Home, j AVTLL BE HELD IN THE BIG STORE, METHVEN, on the AFTERNOON and EVENING of the 21th in&t. 12 272 ~ FOR SALE. THP] Property of C. Nortucote, Esq. (who is leaving the district), con sisting of -J Acre land, beautifully laid out, together with substantial Dwelling of 7 looms, scullery, pantry, bath-room, etc. ; hot and cold water laid on. Situate in Burnett street, west. All newly renovated. For further particulars apply to 12 231 CIIAS. J. STYCHE. Threshing Plants. 8 H-P. Marshall Engine and Combine, TUST TO HAND, per " Hermione." 8 H-P. Compound Engine TO ARRIVE SHORTLY. For further particulars apply P. & 1). DUNCAN, Ltd, SOLE AGENTS, Okristchurch and Ashburton. 12 250 NORTHCOTE & HEFFORB ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coming Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have ,our attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots ior BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Ladies and Childrens Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, made in latest style and nicely finished, to bo sold far below usual price, We excel in Ladies Underclothing and Corsets of all makes. Lace Collars, Collarettes, and Fancy Fronts, Ladies Black Beaded and Sequin Bejts (Quite New) Our usual nice Assortment of CHRISTMAS CARDS To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xmas Suit, made to measure, we will please you. Also on hand—A. new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming j Drawers and Suits for the Bathing Season. 1 BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and I shoes,. '. Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all/ NORTHCOTE AND lIEFFORB, 1 THE CORNER FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates —Hardlet Bbos.



Wanted. I WANTED— Tuition on the Violin. — Apply " Minum," Lismore Post, Office. 12 286/ . .—-—— —— t ■"QjARENTS, be sure and bring Children j JL to see Christmas Tree at Jackson's, Saunders' Buildings ; 1,000 Toys. 13 289 nHHEE'E will be a splendid display of Pork JL and Small Goods To-mobrow— Young and Co 12 290 Tu^Oß SALE—New Potatoes, 2d per lb _MJ Cabbages and Gooseberries.—S. E' Stephens, Trevorton. 12 282 EOE SALE—Good Cherries. Apply J. Dell, Winderniere. 12 284 •fVTEW MAN'S Drag will run to the J3I Beach on Christmas Day, starting at 10 a.m. Fares 2s. Seats should be booked to-morrow. 12 287 TRACTION Engine Excursion to Waka nui Beach on New Year's Day, leav ing Primitive Methodist Church at 9 o'clock. 12_283 What wins the Mount Somers Giro 12 281 OPEN Letter to Santa Claus.—Dear Santa,—Don't forget to send the majority of your representatives round to our Shop for Toys. We have a splendidly assorted sbock and very cheap. — Your obedient servant, A. T. H. Williams. SHOP open Every Night, until 8 o'clock, fot the Sale of Xinas and New Year Cards. A. T. H. WILLIAMS. WANTED Known-Sandow's Develop ers and Dumb Bells. All sizes to suit the young, middle-aged, and old, at Shearman Bkos. 12 208 WANTED Known — For Dessert and Table Cutlery, Plated Ware, China ware, etc., suitable for Christmas and Wed ding Presents, call at Shearman Bros. 12_209 WANTED Known—For the Christmas Trade, Ale and Stout in Pints, Quarts ; English or Colonial Cider and Ale, in sgal. kegs; Whisky, Brandy, Sherry, Constantia and Port of the best brands, at Shearman Bros. 12 210 TUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc tJ olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baibstow'b. THE Cost of Living is considerably minimised by making your purchases as advantageously as possible. Drapery, Clothing, and Boots are big items in the year's total, and therefore deserve a fair share of attention. For " all-round sterling value" in Reliable Goods try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, "The Hall," East Street. Note—Discount at the rate of one shilling in the Pound off all Cash purchases. "THRESH Whitebait and all kinds of JL: fresh Fish, by Express To-night. Booking orders for Christmas poultry. Wanted between 60 and 70 pairs of Harea by next Monday December 22nd:—J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. FURTHER Consignment of Men's Colo nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and Holiday wear, 26s 6d, UOs, 355, 39s ; all well made with good linings.—Grant .1 Moore. Q1 ALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d k3 each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100 ; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. ~%JSJ"E havo just opened a beautiful range W of White Figured Muslin at lOd, is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard ; also a range of coloured inusliu for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, 10d, Is per yard.—Grant and Mookk. Ife'S. OUR 15s line of Covers is going C^ fast. Guaranteed for six months. Cutter have one. They're real hard wear. G. H. Carkon, Eclips9 Cycle Works, Tancred Street. ~re, /ITEN'S Ties, Collars, Socles, Shirts, and JlVj_ Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. -grjTENRY GARNER,-late Woollen Mills, JOL gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9_B 4 GOOD assortment of Men's light jL Glacie Boots at 12s 6d, 13s Cd, 15a Gd, 19s, 20s; Ladies'and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed to wear well. —Grant and Moore. WANTED KNOWN,—That if others cannot satisfy you in your purchases of Drapery, because you're so hard to please, come along to us, you're just the sort of customer we enjoy serving at Mitchell & Turner's. FIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orb &Co. SEASONABLE Lines 2-Jlb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2£lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2|lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Easpberry Jam la per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson AND CO.'S. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John j Orr and Co. TO CYCLISTS—Just to haad a specialty the Gripwell Cycling Shoe, with steel plate inserted, 12s ft.d,-r-STOCK*s Blue Boot Store. 12 56 "T7"MAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those .Zsl. noted White Skirts at 2s lld to hand; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2s lldj Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is 6d, Is lid, 2a 6d; white washing Gloves 6d; white Belts Is. A choice selection, of Tucked and Fancy Handkerchiefs, at Gibbard's, I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvenile Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christmas present.—G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. T INOLE.UMS; and .OILCLOTHS are one JL4 of our strong points, and now is thQ time to get your Dining room fixed tip, so that you will be straight before your Xmas visitors come.—Mitchell and Turner. rfIHE _ Cost of Living is considerably JL minimised by making your purchases as advantageously as possible. Drapery, Clothing, and Boots are big items in the year's total, and therefore deserve a fair share ot attention. For " all-round sterling value" in Reliable Goods try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, " The Hall," East Street. Note—Discount at the rate of one shilling in the Pound off all Cash purchases. IWTEW Fruit just arrived—Extra Prime J3I New Currants 5d lb ; New Sultanas 7d lb; New Valencia Raisins 6d lb; New, Seeded Raisins lib packet (not 12oz as aosne. stores sell) 7d : New Layer Figs Sd lb,; New* Bags T5 ligs7dlb; lib boxes New Figs 1-, |<S per box, at Fletcher Baos^ Cash Supply Stores. VMAS EXTRAS —59 only English. J%^ Sample Umbrellas, (all different handles) 2s 6d to 12s 6d, well worth 3s lid. to 17s 6d ; Ladies* Hand Bags (11 only), real Russian leather 4s Hd to 8s lid, worth double ; White Embroidered Blouses 8s lid and-Is lid, usually Gs 6d to 9s 6d; very suitable for Xmas presents, at E. Gibbard's Eeady Money Draper, Y MAS EXTRAS.—To enjoy your Xmas J\. Duff thoroughly, be sure and put it. inside one of our specially made Suits; from One Guinea upwards; better qualities 25s 27s 6d, 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 35a. Astonishing, line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do' 8s 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbarp\



j JOHN QRR AND CO, ; ' - .' ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ■■■/ i ■ ' • " '■'""■ % _ _. ■■'- ■ ■ ■■ JOHN OER AND CO. NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES JOHN ORR & CO., Have a Full and Choice Stock of NEW FRUITS & PRESERVES 8 d gd Finest New Currants per lb ... 0 5 Castor Sugar, per Ib . ,„ OS „ „ Sultanas, per lb .. 0 7 Dessicated Cocoanut, por lb ... © 6 „ „ Valencia Raisins .. 0 6 Finest Mixed Spice, por packet... oli .. » » Raisins, Seedless OT{ „ Mixed Peel, per lb ... 0 8 (Extra Choice flavour) „ Cooking Almonds, per lb ... 12 Finest New Seeded Raisins, lib „ New Barcelona Nuts, per lb" 0 « Cartoons ... ... 0 7 „ New Walnuts, per Do .. OS Fin«st New Layer Figs .. 0 8 „ New Shell Almonds .; Oil „ Cooking Figs .. 0 7 „ New Jordan Almonds .. 2 „ lib Boxes Figs ... 07£ „ Spanish Muscatels, per lb ... 1 „ Prunes, per lb .. 0 8 „ Californian „ „ I „ Preserved Ginger, per lb 0 8 Preserved Pineapple, 2,11b tins 0 9 „ Dates, per lb .. ofi „ Apricots „ ... 0 8 „ Dried Aprioots per lb .. 0 9 „ Pears „ ... 0 9 „ „ Peaches .. 09 1 „ Pca-jbea „ ... o 9 » »> Pears ... 0 9 Colonial Essences (assorted), per bot. 0 5 „ „ Apples ... 0 8 O. and B. „ „ „ o 9 Icing Sugar, per lb .. ... 0 6 White assorted Jelly, per packet 8d HAMS. HAMS We have a Large and Choice^Stock of Hams and Bacon t Hams all sizes, to suij everybody. s a ; a■ a Pare Ship Lime Juice, per bot. 1 0 Lemon Squash „ „ 10 Raspberry Syrup (Quarts), per bot. 13 i m Lime Juice (cordial) *■„ 1 I Pineapple „ „ „ 13 Lemonade Crystals  „ 0 9 JOHN ORR AND Co. IASHBURTON!