COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT

Our readers will see in our advertising columns, that the young lady contralto, Miss Maggie Wells, who cvehtcd puch a favourable impression in Christchurch lately, is about to visit Ashburf on. She is said to possess a phenomenal voice for a girl of 17. The following clipping, which speaks for itself is from a Christchurch contemp orary :— x \ magnificent contralto voice ha 3 lately been discovered in Christchurch. It belongs to a young lady named Wells, who is just seventeen years of age, and is no re lation to the distinguished musician of that ' name whose daughter recently loft to! study in Germany. Mdlle Trebelli good naturedly consented to hear Miss Wells, and so charmed was she with the young lady's voice that she not only advised her to go to London, but also furnished her with letters of introduction to some of the lead ing musical people in the metropolis. 1 have heard Miss Wells, and I can testify to the fact that she possesses a voice of rare sweetness and power, and what is perhaps a more important gift, that quality of sym pathy which can always be trusted to charm an audience. Miss Wells contem plates an immediate descent on London, and to assist her to attain this object her friends are arranging a complimentary con cert.—" Canterbury Times."

Wreck of the Inveriochy

United Press Association — Hy Klectri Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Dec. 19 The ship Inverlochy, bound from Liver pool to Melbourne, was wrecked twenty miles west of Uarwon Heads. The crew of twenty-four landed safely in the boats. The Inverlochy had a general cargo con signed to Messrs Gibbs, Bright and Co. The wreck occurred last night. The chief officers boat, with eleven on board, landed after a perilous experience, No details are yet available. The Inverlochy struck at Hereford reef, twelve miles from Lome, and three miles off Isore. The vessel is a compete wreck. Tho in surances are unknown. Eeceived 20th, 10.9 a.m. Melbourne, Dec. 20 At the time of the wreck of the Inver lochy there was a moderate leading wind. The mate in charge tried to " bout " the ship, but missed the stays, and she backed on to a reef. The sea caught her, and threw her broadside on to the rocks. The water at the time was fairly smooth, but a big swell rose and caused trouble in getting out the boats, the vessel rocking from side to side. The poop fittings were cast about on deck, and the mast swayed, straining to the utmost. Fearing its fall, the crew took to the boats, and only got away with what they stood in. They had kept dead before the wind to avoid shipping heavy seas, and took from 11 p.m. till 7 a.vi. next morning to effect a landing.

The Trouble with Vene zuela.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Dec. 18 Mr Balfour, in the House of Commons, in reply to Mr "Tim" Healy, added: Neutrals are not consulted when you are in a state of war. They are a third party." Mr Healy queried " the state of war." "Is war declared ?" he asked. Mr Balfour replied : " Are you not in a state of war when taking ships and blockad ing ports." (Ministerial cheers.) New York, Dec 18 Mr Balfour's virtual declaration that the Allies are at war is coincident with the official announcemant of the United States that she does not rwognise the blockade unlos* a state of war is declared, and the blockade is applicable to merchantinent of all nations. Every journnl in New York declares that Venpzuola agrees to accept everything except the territorial indemnities, and pro poses, Mr Bowen, the American Minister, as arbitrator. Admiral Dewey has been ordered to send an officer to act as Assistant Minister at Caracas.

THE BLOCKADE BEGUN.

London, Dec. 19 A Reuter message states that the blockade ef Laguayra began on Wednesday. It applies only to Venezuelan vessels. Lord Lansdowne stated that the alliance would continue until the demands were satisfied, neither Power would withdraw without the consent of the other. . After Mr Balfour's declaration, Wash ington does not object to the blockade. It is reported that if arbitration is adopted, the United States will compel Venezuela to accept the decision. The German newspapers are trying to allay American distrust, declaring that Germany would no more think of annexing part of Venzuela than the mountains of the moon. Three hundred Venezuelan financiers and commercial people advise arbitration, resis tance being impossible. The Italian Minister has left Caracas. According to the " Morning Post" it is reported that the Kaiser has announced he will not accept arbitration. Colonel Hay, United States Secretary of State, is in favour of arbitration, as Great Britain's acceptance of it would bring Ger many into line. Germany has adopted Mr Balfour's view of the blockade, which will shortly be gaz etted, l The " Daily Telegraph " states that Ger many supports Belgium's Venezuelan claims for a quarter of a million sterling. New Yoke, December 19

President Castro has invested Mr Bowen, the American Consul at Caracas, with full powers to effect a settlement with Great Britain, Germany, and Italy. Advices received from Washington point to the setting up of a mixed Commission to receive the Venezuelan Customs, apply ing part to the maintenance of Govern ment, and the remainder to the settlement of the claims of the powers. The Government of Ecuador telegraphed to President Castro, expressing sympathy and the hope that a pacific and honourable settlement would be arrived at.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Eeceived December 20, 8.50 a.m. Britain's and America's Friendly Eelations. London, December 19 Mr Long, speaking at Westminister, said that Great Britain was in no danger of straining her friendly relations with Ame ■ rica, and the Government was determined to make them closer than ever. Gales on the British Coasts. Many casualties and some fatalities have been caused by gales on the British coasts. Hospital Destroyed by Lightning. Lightning destroyed a hospital at Kam palaj a fortified British post on the north west shore of Lake Myanza, The patients were not injured. Verdict of Murder- At the inquest on Maud Marsh a verdict of wilful murder was returned against Chapman. Disastrous Earthquake. An earthquake destroyed a town in Turk stan, killing 155 and injuring 317. The President of Hayti. General Nord has been installed President of Hayti, amid the acclimations of the army.

The circulating library and the Municipal office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 24th inst., till 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 3rd.

| Personal.—Dr W. H. H. Lane, represen- I, tative of the Edison Manufacturing Com pany was in Ashburton to-day on business connected with his company. Accidknt. As the van of Jlr Arthur Proiheron was Finding in front of his honw in HHmpstead to-day, something startled | the horses and they ran away, smashing the pole and a wheel. No other damago j , was done. ' Nkw Business.—Messrs Young and Co., have opened a pork butchery in Kurnett sfcreeb an i to-day make a fine disp'ay of small goods. All goods are made by a practical man from tho best materials and tho firm seems to be doing a thriving trade.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1902



ENTERT AINMENTS. Bright Hours' Children. TO-NIGHT, j TO-NIGHT, | ODDFELLOWS' HALL. i AT 8. P.M". AiiSo, (By Special Arr mgemon!), ON MONDAY NIGHT. s 12 256 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Les?ee Mr Harry Eickarda Wednesday Evening, December 24 Positively One Night Only. ME HARRY EICKAED3' New Con tinental, English, and American. Company of Vaudeville Stars, headed by the mighty SAfIDOW, The 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 one act comedy " WHEN TWO HEARTS ARE WON." Mark Anthony. Mark Anthony. Society Humorist and Story Teller. Puof. Maccann. Phof. Maccann. England's Greatest Concertina King. MISS RAT JONES, I The cultured young Operatic Soprano. Little FANNY POWER'S, MISSNITALERTE. 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.G-. Lloyd | s.s. Kronprinz Wilhelm. j Prices—Orchestral stalls 4s, stalls 3a, pit 2 3 . Plan at Jones. j M. Marcus, Touring Manager. J 12 234 John C. Leete, Business Manager GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CON CERT To Miss Maggie Wells, (New Zealand's Ada Crossley) ASSISTED by leading Christchurch, Wellington and Local Artists, will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on TUES DAY, the 30th December, at 8. p.m. Prices of AdmissioD, 3s, 2s, and Is. l Doors open at 7.30. Box plan opens at 11. M. Jones' on Satur day, 27 inst. 12 258 | ■ national Mortgage & Agency . Company. I ASH BURTON SALEYARDS. ' 1 TUESDAY, December 23rd. i -. ..- WILL OFFER— 6 Head Fat Cattle fc?f\ Fat Crossbred Eves Kf\ Fat Crossbred Wethers O\J Further entries solicited. Lines of Sheep and Cattle for private sale. 11. S. BOURN, Auctioneer, 12 254 A. HEW SON, Agent. 11. STEPHENSON. Special Sale, Christmas Poultry. TUESDAY, December 23,1902 AT the request of several customers, I shall hold a Spec:al Sale of Fowls, Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Etc. 12 o'clock, TUESDAY, Dec. 23rd. 12 223 11. STEPHENSON. HAYING just received a Fresh Stock of instruments, I am this week holding a Christmas Sale of Pianos, Organs, Etc., at reduced rates. People desirous of securing a really good instrument before Christmas, should not fail to see our Christmas stock. Prices to suit everybody. Terms from 20s monthly. Inspection Invited. H. STEPHENSON, Agent Dresden Piano Company, Ashburton 12 229 Friedlander Bros. Ltd. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. OUE NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on the above date, for -which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. JR. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. COHNS.-YCKS. "ITTTTE have to arrive, ex 'Herald' and T T ' Aparima, 1 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. /~YUR New Season 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. PUBLIC NOTICES, STRAYED into my paddock—one brindle Bullock. Owner can have same by paying expenses on application to under signed. If not claimed by end of December will be sold to pay expenses. JOHN GILES. 12 255 Ashburton Forks. " LOST^ CHEQUE on Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, X 24255, made'payable to No. 271. Finder rewarded on returning to this Office. Payment stopped. 12 257



Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Christmas Holidays, 1902 DECEMBER 26th. Sports at Rakaia, Caledonian Sports at Terauka, Races at Mount Somera. Wednesday ? December 24th SOUTH Line—Special passenger train will leave Christchurch for Timaru at 11.30 a.iv, Kakaia 12.45, Ashburton 1.28, Tiraaru arrive 3.30 p xn, and Timaru for Christchurch at 5.10 p.m, Ashburton 7.8, Rakaia 7.43, Chnatchurch arrive 9.". These trains stop at the same stations and for the same purposes as the ordinary express tiains. The ordinary and extra express trains will not take passengers to or from stations between Christchurch and Timaru inclusive iHriday ? December 26th j South Line and Branches.—A train stop ) ping where required leaves Methvon for Kakaia at 6.50 a.m, connecting at Eakaia with the ordinary morning train, Ash burton to Christchurch. The evening train for Ashburton and Methven, leaves Christ churcli Jit 5.25 p.m, Kak.ua 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, Ashburton arrive 8.25. The evening train from Kakaia to Methen starts at 7.40 p.m, and arrives Methven 9.5 p.m. A train leaves Ashburton for Timaru at 8.0 a.m, Tinwald 8.7, "Winslow 8.17, Hinds 8.35, Kangitata 9.7, Timaru arrive 10.41; returning from Timaru at 5.15 p.m, Rangi tata 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 10.15 a.m, arriving at Springburn 11.50 a.m, returning 6.40 p.m, and arriving at Ash burton 8.10 p.m, setting down passengers where required. A train leaves Ashburton for Springburn at 8.35 p.m, arriving there at 9.55 p.m ; stops where required. The ordinary express and extra express, from Dnnedin will not take passengers from Timaru, 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 Christchurch for Dunedin at 1U.40p.m on December 24th and 31st, 8.5 p.m on December 26th and January 2nd, and 8.0 p.m on December 28th aud January 4th; and Dunedin for Christchurch at 10.35 p.m on Docember 24fch and 31st, 8.20 p.m, December 26th and January 2nd, and 8.0 p.m, December 28th and January 4th. 12 248 BY ORDER.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY, December 25, 1902 ---nnHE following aro the only trains which JL will run in the Christchurch district: Lytte'ton Live—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 a.m, Ashburton to Timaru, and 7.'25 a.m, Timaru to Ashburton. SUNDAY.. December 28th, and January 4th, SPECIAL NIGHT TRAINS will ruu from Christchurch to Dunedin, and Dnnedin to Christchurch as follows:— Christchurch depart. 8.0 p.m, Ashburton 10.0, arrive 6.10 a.m, on December 29th and I January sth. Dunedin depart. 8.0 p.m, Ohristchurch arrive 6.30. On December 29th aud January sth. For night trains trains between Christ church and Dunedin ou December 24th, 2Gth, 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. David Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Saturday, December 27, 1902. MR DAVID THOMAS, in conjunc tion with Mb F. Ferrijian, has received instructions to offer by Public Auction, as above, the following valuable Properties, viz:— On account Mrs Hoare, — One Acre, Hampstead, together with seven roomed House, Stable, and detached Wnsh-house, all well and faithfully built. The numbers of the sections are 32, 57, 134 and 135, each r] of an acre, having excellent frontages on Oxford, Church and Wellington j Streets. j N.B.—This Property is centrally situated and worth looking after. J On account Mrs Lockhart, — I 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. BULLOCSi'S AR€A»E. Saturday, 10th January, 1903. MR D. THOMAS (in conduction with Mr F. Ferriman), has received in structions to offer by Public Auction as above, on account of Mr 11. Alington,— T.S. 589, 59 \ 591, each containing j-Acre> au'l t'ruuting 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 gold IJegardless of Cost. And, on an Early Date,— The New and Up-to-date FURNITURE' will also he submitted to auction. Sale at 2 p.m. L\ THOMAS, J3 244 Auctioneer. Arcade HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1903. \ i V Next Horse Fair will be held on the iVi above date, for which I am now receiving entries, 12 230 DAVID THOMAS.



Public Notices. ST. ANDSKTV'd SUNDW SCHOOL, TINWALD. THE Annual Picnic will take place on Boxing Day by Traction Engine to the Beach. Scholars free. ilduts '?• Children half price. 1251 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. "TVTOTKIE is hereby given that the Wimi- JJH cipal Offces and Circulating Libra»y will be Closed for the Christmas Holiday.-? from 4 p.m. on. WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst., till 9 a.m. on SATURDAY, 3rd Jan. By order. H. H. FOOKS, 12 201 Town C di-k. L3ngbeach Eoad District- NOTICE is haieby given that Griffith's Road is Closed from this date, pend ing repairs. J. C. N. GKIGG, Longbeach Eoad Hoard. December 20'jh, 1902. 12 249 IN Pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 4 and 5, notice is hereby given that the Mount Somers Racecourse Reserve will be set apart for the Mount Somers and Springburn Racing and Sports Committee's Annual Meeting on December 26th, when charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale :-- For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling A. EDW-ARD PEACHE, Chairman Mount Somers Domain Board. 12 198 TINWALD RACING CLUB. [ "VTOMINATIONS for all events, except the Hurry Scurry, have been EXTENDED for one week, and will close on SATUR DAY, 20th inst., at 9 p.m. C. BENNETT, 12 169 Secretary. South Rakaia Domain. f f i IHE above has been granted the Rakaia JL Sports Committee for Boxing Day, with power to charge one shilling per Adult and per Horse admitted. C. A. C. HARDY, 12 126 Chairman. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Co, . Ltd, Reduction in Freezing Charges. nnHE Rates for Freezing and Shipment on Lamb and Tegs have been reduced 5 per cent for the season till end of May, and the rates from Belfast and Fairfield Freezing Works now are— On mutton 1 1-1 Od per lb ") Less On tegs 1-Jd per lb I 5 On lambs 1 2-10 d per lb ; percent. The rates include all charges from recoiv ng stock alive at the Works to placing the meat frozen, f.0.b., with freight paid to England. F. WAYMOUTH, Managing Director. 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 17th December, 1902. 12 219 FOR SATE, THE Property of C. Northcote, Esq. (who is leaving the district), con sisting of i~ Acre land, beautifully laid put, 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 CHAS. J. STYCHE. Threshing Plants. 8 H-P. Marshall Engine and Combine, JUST TO HAND, per « Hermiono." 8 H-P. Compound Engine TO ARRIVE SHORTLY. For further particulars apply P. & D. DUNCAN, Ltd, SOLE AGENTS, ! Christchurch and Ashburton. ' 12 250 "VTEW BOOKS and New Editions—Man J3l 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. Jones. NORTHCOTE <fc HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coming Xrnas 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 for 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 foe 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 Belts (Quite New) Our usual nice Assortment of CHRISTMAS CARDS To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xmas Suit, made to moasure, we will please you. Also on hand—i. new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and £aits for the Bathing Season.. BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all. NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, THE CORNER; STRAWBERRIES and Cream, at H, , Baikstow's.



Wanted, Miniut Somcrs Sports— Boxing Bay. Athletic Events —Post Entry. WANTED — Two Good Carpenters. Apply to W. Smith, junk., Builder, Wood's Flour Mills, Ashburton. 12 253 DON't forget to call at the new Pork Shop To-night, Burnett Street. 12 259 WANTED -A Young Girl to assistant light work. Apply Mrs Young, Triangle, or Pork Butchery, Burnett Street. PRIMITIVE MethodTst~ Church-Ish~ burton—Rev R Raine, morning and evening. Winchmore — Rev. R. Raine. Fairtoa—Messrs Horrell and Protheroe. Staveley—Mr Carlisle. Newlands—Messrs Hardley and Colwell. 12 262 BAEING Square Wesleyan Church. ~ Preachers To-morrow—Morning, Mr Priest; evening, Rev. T. Fee. WANTED Known-Sandow's Develop ers and Dumb Bells. All sizes to suit the youpg, middle-aged, and old, at Shearman Bros. 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 TTUST landed —Nice assortment of Choc sJ olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baikstow's. A GOOD assortment of Men's light" Glacie Boots at 12s 6d, 13s Cd, 15s Gd, 19s, 20s ; Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed to wear well. —Grant and Moore. FRESH Whitebait and all kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night. Booking orders for Christmas poultry. Wanted between GO and 70 pairs of Hares by next Monday December 22nd :—J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. WE do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible atten tion.—H. Bairstow. <</^ETOE GIVE?" Business can be V7T done two ways. " Get "as much as possible for certain lines, or " give "as much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Basket's, « The Hall, " East street. The People's Warehouse for sterl ing value in General Drapery, Clothing Boots, etc. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Cp. A VERY Special Live in Ladies Cashmere Hose, 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Babbett's, '•" The Hall," East street. FOR SALI-" " CHEAP COTTAGE PROPERTY. OUARTE R-ACRE, fronting continuation of Cox Street, about 5 chains from the N.W. Belt, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage with scullery at the back, surrounded by nicely kept garden, well stocked with vegetables, etc. .£135 price required; on liberal terms. Fpr particulars, apply tp ' ' " • T, BULLOCK, '



I . BUSINESS NOTICES THE BLUE BOOT STORE NEWS REMOVAL" NOTICE. SOME PEOPLE Seem to think they can get better value for their money in Christchurch than in Ashburton. We are doing our best to TO> T^lk/T -TV_7"I? Jl^l^lfJ_U J V H- that impression. During December, in addition to our usual good values, a large Handsome Picture, rfO x .0, of His Mnji'Bty King Edward VII., will be presented with every 20s worth of Woods purchased for Cash, at The Blue Hoot Store, Burnett Street, Ashburton. DQTAPY FITTER OF FINE FOOTWEAR. • kj JL \_/\^J_\. j Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases. Persons who wish to do their own Painting will fnd it to their advantage to call at my Oil and Color Store. I have Heady Mixed Paints, Genuine White Lead and Oils,? or I will mix any shade of our own Genuine Paint. J. WILSON, Paperhariger, Painter, and Sign-writer. __ j _ m ____ Tiv^ ...-■-« mgE3B _ IBM _- 3 _ g -^^ 1.1.111-l-l \ - TJNDKELL & COS - Premier Furniture Warehouse. (Established 1882.) i The Best and Cheapest House in Town for Christmas Presents. Christmas Presents. Useful, ' rnamental and Novel. Pictures, Fancy Boxes, Figures ~\K7~ft are just opening some really beautiful Photo Frainos, J, Vases, etc., in latest designs. Bedsteads, etc,' j^^^j^^^KiS:^^^^, Drawing-room Ruites I Just Landing ■ inPlush and Ta Pcs" I Beddin g) our own Ui I\ IS llfflff • ■ make alwn son mfjfff^MMMMWml^ I Mffli ■ Old Furnitire ' st . fl|pp_t§iii^MS|i^ WJm repaired & lecovered- Duchesso Chests ■SBKT"I * '"'fMHffjLSil 9 competent workmen* Lowest Prices. For Linoleums and Oilcloths, all widths; Carpets, Squares, Eugs, Mats, Mattings, etc., * lowest prices, best quality. Tapestry, Cretonne, etc. T. 11. UNDRILL & C©., Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers. TANCRBD STREET.



; ' Wanted.' '"' "" ■"""""■j  "^7"ANTED KNOWN,-That if others ! tv cannot satisfy you in your purchases : of Drapery, because you're so hard to please, ; come aloug to us,, you're just the sort of i customer we enjoy serving nt Mitchell & : Turner's. : THIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real !JJ good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit . worth, used only 12 months, £8 !03. Star? £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable j offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J.Orb Co. SEASONABLE Lines 2Jlb tins Canadian Tomatoes 10d, 2£lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2-£lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prune 3 Bd, Raspberry Jam Is 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 Johit ( Orb and Co. TO CYC LISTS- Just to hand a specialty i the Gripwell Cycling Shos, with steel plate inserted, 12s 6d".—Stock's Blue Boot Store. 12 sfi FINE Flavoured Wines from the cele brated Waverley Wine Vaults; 1 doz bottles in a case; 8 Port, and 4 Constaritia, or assorted as desired 22s 6d per case. Only a few cases left.—Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. XMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those noted White Skirts at 2s lid to hand; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2s lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is fid, Is lid, 2s 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. 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. LINOLEUMS^^ILTiL6THS^,re~one! of our strong points, and now is the time to get your Dining room fixed up, so that you will be straight before your Xmas visitors come.—Mitchell and Turner. Xmas Cards. Xmas Cards. IT is an eye-opener to walk upstairs and view our display. One large room devoted entirely to their display. The increased business we do every year in Xmas and New Year Cards is the surest evidence of satisfaction. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. N.B.—Walk Upstairs. : : 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; aoknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—CAß.so.sf and Co, Sole Agents, FURTHER Consignment of Men's Colo nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and Holiday wear, 26s 6d, 30s, 355, 39s ; all well made with good linings.—Grant A Moore. XMAS EXTRAS.—To enjoy your Xmas 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, 355. Astonishing, line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do 8s Gd, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbard's. ' S""HEFFIELP~C: aire7y"'and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling them at wholesale prices.—Carson an^Co.^ Tancred Street. XMAS EXTRAS—Latest inl;rame~and Flexible Felt Hats; Straw do ; Derby Ties in great variety; Tennis Shirts; White Dress do; Cycling Swea^era just to hand. All marked at lowest bedrock prices, at the Ready Money Shop, Tauored Street.



FLETCHER BROS. - NEW SEASON'S FRUITS For Our Christ nuts Trade. FLETCHER BROS. 0 AYE just received their first shipment of New Dried Fiuits, etc,, which are of much superior quality to any received during the last few years- - ' New Vositizza Currants, quality second to none ... ... 0 5 per lb Finest New Sultanas ... ... ... >M ['[ 0 7 Finest New ValenciaKaisins ... ... ... ... ... 0 6 " * Finest New Seeded Eaisins, lib Cartoons... ... "" '" .q 7 " Please note that our Cartoons of Seeded Raising contain lib netfc weight, nofc*l2oz' as some Stores are in the habit of selling. Good Old Seeded Eaisins, in lib packets ... ... ... g 6 per Ib Finest New Spanish Muscatels, 6 Crown "... .' 14 Finest New Calif ornian Muscat els, 4 Crown ... ... ... i o " Good Cnlifornian Muscatel?, 3 Crown ■'" no " b. d. s d Finest New layer Figs, per lb ... 0 8 finest New Dates per lb 0 6 Finest New Cooking Figs ... 0 7 New Table Dates, 1 fib box •*" Oil lib boxes layer Figs, per box ... 07| Finest Dried Apricots, per lb 0 9 New Jordan Almonds per lb ... 2 6 „ Apples, per lb "0 8 „ Cooking Almonds, per lb ... 1 2 „ Peaches, per lb "" 0 9 Flickinger Finest Dessert Prunes lb 0 9 Preserved Apricots, 2slb tins " 0 8 Table Prunes, per lb ... 0 8 „ Pineapple, „ " 0 9- • lib packet Cooking Prunes „ ... 0 7 „ Pears, from ' ~ 0 9 New Preserved Ginger ... o 8 New Walnuts, per lb .'" 0 8 Dessicated Cocoanut ... 0 6 „ Barcelona, per lb-. 0 8 Finest Quality Icing Sugar ... 0 6 loz bottle Essence Lemon, Vanilla" tv .",,. vo ■ tor Sugar "• ° 5 Cochineal, Almonds, eta.per bot. Finest Mixed Spice, per packet ... 0 ]■$■ sd;ordoz. ... ...4 0 . » . T . Perilbtin ... 0 6 2£oz Essences, per bottle. 9d, 7s 6dper doz, Genuine Ship Lime Juice, per bot. 10 4oz Essences, per bot. Is 3d, or doz 13 6 Lemon Syrup, Easpberry Syrup, t . Pino Apple Syrup, per bottle . 10 We have a few cases of Colonial Wines, (Port and Constantia) from the Waverley Wine Vaults, to be cleared out at 22s 6d per case CHRISTMAS PRKSKNTS NEW YKAK PRESENTS'. ■ Al Te£ ver^' Diß«ou°t ' °r *? in ihe Poma. During December, we are allowing 2s " ' m the Pound Discount oft all PJateware, Clcckwere, or ' Cutlery, purchased from our ■ Establishment. Wo import direct from the Manufacturers, therefore it is needles to sny that our Prices are as low, if not lower than any in the Trade. Do not fail to see our Window Display. i ■jxcnKs., JAM and PRESERVING SEASON—I«JO2 i We hold large stocks of Jam Jars of all descriptions, and ■ anyone in want of either a large or sma'l quantity should see our samples, and get our prices before buy ng elsewhere. Mason's Jars, Pints 4s 9d, Quarts 5s 6d, *-Gall »ns fs9d, per dozen. R -diction by the case. Earthenware Jars from 2s 6d per do en . Preserving Pans in Brass, Cast Iron, Fnamelle 1, and Steel Enamelled from 3* 61 BcLCxI. FLETCHKH BROS' Fourth Tea Competition closes'.'on February SBth,'l9o3. First prize—lJandsonie pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches high, valued at £6 10s. Second prize—l 4 Carat Rolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £4> 10s. Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at .£3 1« s. . , Also jnumerous other Prizes. Everyone who sends in not less than SO Coupons wiil receive a Prize.. GOLDEN TIPPED ORANGE PEKOE, Ceylon, Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by the slb tin and Is 7d by 101b tin COUNTESS TEA, Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by s!b tin and Is 4d by lOlb tin DUCHESS TEA, Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by slb tin, and Is 7d by lOlbtin. EMPRESS TEA, 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b tin, and Is 9d by lOlb tin PRINCESS TEA, 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 61b tin, and Is lid by 101b tin A Coupon enclosed in every packet of above Teas A Yew Lines specially interesting to Farmers generally : Nos. 8 and 9 Fencing Wire, per cwfc. coil ..." ... • '" go Hog Barb Wire, per cwt coil ... ..... ','.'. '" ' 15 0 Sheep' Netting, 15 guage, centre strajii', (0 v;] coil, per yard '.'.'. '" "0 '-£ 14 guage, ■ ■ „ >3 M §<# "" 0 - «f Fowl Netting, 2in. mesh, 3ft wire, 100 yd coil, per yard lfd, per coi '" 14 (; English Raw Linseed Oil, per sgal drum ... r . "* 2° 6 English Boiled Linseed Oil, per ogal drum - ... ,",'," '*' 23 0 Castor Oil, 3s fid per gallon by the tin Benzine, in 4gal tins, per tin ... ... ' ■ On Neatsfoot Oil, sgal Drums 15s 6d, per gallon ... '" "" 3 g 1 doz Bottles Colonial Wine, 8 Port 4 Constantia, per case ,',",' .'." 22 6 SUGAR ' ■ Finest Cane Sugar, Al, 701b bags ... „, ,„ ...0 14 6 » » 561b bags ... ... '". ... Oil 6 » „ 401b bags „, ... ... .. 0 8 3 Brewers' Crystals, per lb .... ... ... . [[[■ 0 0 J 3 per 561b bags ... ~ ... . ... < ',\[' 012 0^ v per 40lb bags ... ... ... ?v ... 0 8 9 150 per cent Test Kerosene, 4s per tin, 8s jjer case sd s d lib Jars Raspberry Jam, per jar ... 0 8 lib Tins Jam, per doa ... ... 3 9 21b Jars St. George Raspberry Jam 1 4 21b Tins Plum Jam ... ... 0 8* I 21b Jars Strawberry Jam, per jar 1 6 21b Tins Kaspberry Jam ... '. oil 21b Jars Peach and Apricot Jam - 1 3 lib Tins Easpberry and Strawberry 21b Jars Raspberry and Goosebery Jaml 2 Jam, per tin 6d, per doz ... 56 lib Tins Jam ... ... 0 4 - We guarantee to sell as cheap, if not cheaper than any other [other Storekeeper in Ashburton, vU .. ; .-' FLETCHER BROS.: . Cash Supply Stores. Canterbury Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds Tinwald Orders delivered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Town-orders delivered Daily.