The Trouble with Vene zuela.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

New York, Dec. 15 Pilgrim Baltazzi, the German Charge d'Affaires at Caracas, telegraphed from Port of Spain on the 20th that President I Castro had rejected every point in the ul timatum. PresidentgCastro's message,'announcing that the authorities at Puerto Caballo bad been ordered to afford satisfaction, was not delivered to the allies until the forts were in ruins. Two Venezuelans were wounded.! The commander of Castle Libdrtador was i captured. The residents of Caracas were furious, and ten thousand made a demonstration in the streets, clamoring for reprispl?. The Pre sident advised prudence and goodwill, and Bwore to sacrifice his life and honour for his country. Castro suddenly ordered the discontinu ance of reprisals. He visited the sick wife of the German Charge d'Affaires at Caracas, to whom he offered the hospitality of the Palace.

New York, Dec 16 Argentina is aspiring to play a prepond erating role in Venezuela if Colonel Hay is inactive or fails to effectively assert the moral protectorate of the United States arisingl from the Monroe doctrine. It is now semi-officially explained in Washington that Mr Bowen, with Colonel Hay's assent, was the initiator of President Castro's overtures f«r a peaceful settlement. Nevertheless, Castro's unwillingness to re cognise the principle of liability before hand is considered to be a serious obstacle to arbitration. A semi-official statement from Washing ton asserts that Colombian officers at Pa nama and Colon are steadily and quietly ly preparing to invade Nicaragua.

London, Dec. 16. A Bine Book shows that Castro repeated ly shuffled and procrastinated,. alleging partiality on the part of the Trinidad au thorities towards the Revolutionaries, and adding that pending the settlement of com plaints regarding the revolutionary war ship Ban Righ a settlement of tlie British claims must be postponed. Great Britain's assurances that the Ban j Righ left England only after the Columbian \ Minister had stated she was intended for rhe Columbian Government were disregard ed. All remonstrances were futile, and three distinct warnings, including the ulti-1 matum, followed I

Shells from the warships killed a German resident and two servants three miles from Puerto Caballo.

The ultimatum sent by Commodores Montgometie and Scheder demanded be sides satisfaction, a guarantee that the Bri tish and German re-idents in Puerto Ca ballo would not be molested, otherwise the Allies would demolish the forts, and if their fire was returned, the Customhouse. The Commodores recommended the removal of prisonera and troops to avoid the unneces sary bloodshed, as they did not intend to meddle with individuals.

The seizure of the fleet was made solely to force President Castro to observe ordi nary courtsey, and to obtain satisfaction for innumerable offences not answered for. British marines spiked the guns of Cas tello Libertador, and exploded the under ground prisons and burnt the sheds adja cent, the Germans manning the Prestini dor. President Castro is still hoping for Ameri can assistance. . The professional men of Caracas urge Cas tro to resign in favour of Ayala and a non partisan Cabinet, and to summon Congress for the appointment of a temporary Presi dent to settle satisfactorily with the Allies.

Eeceived December 17, 9.7 a.m. London, Dee. 16 A Reuter despatch announces that Italy is now co-operating in the Venezuelan blockade. A semi-official explanation, published in Berlin, allege that the two vessels sank •were worthless and unseaworthy, and it was impossible to tow them to. Trinadad and inexpedient to let them drift. Sir EL C. Bannecman elicited from Mr Balfour that the real crux of the question was the outrageous manner in which Vene zuela had repeatedly invaded the rights of British seamen and shipowners. Mr Balfour added that the financial claims were not the main origin or justification of | the action of the Government, It is announced that Germany instigated joint action, while Lord Lansdowne sug gested the seizure of the gunboats nt the outset in pursuance of the advice of Ad miral Douglas. i

The warship Miranda escaped the Ger man warship Panthei", which is chasing her towards Maracibo, threatening the Mara cibo ports.

Railway Extension.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph CHRISTCHtTRCH, Dec. 16 The Minister of Public Works accom panied by the Premier and Minister of Education to-day opened the first section of i the Cbristchurch-Methven railway from Waipara to Scargill. The section consists i of nearly fifteen miles passing for the whole length through the Glenmark estate. An excarsion train from Christchurch took up about 800 people and more than 1000 per sons were present. The Minister of Public Works Jpromises that the next section which will take the line on to Cheviot will be opened in fifteen months. The minis terial party were the guests of Mr A. W. Eutherford at luncheon after the ceremony and went to Wellington by the Eotomahana to-night.

Cycling.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Chkistchukch, Dec. 16 The Christchureh Cycling Club's New- Zealand Wheel Race Meeting at Lancaster Park to-day was attended by more than 4000 people. Capital racing was witness ed. George Sutherland won the New Zealand Wheel Race, first prize £50, in fine style from the scratch mark, John Connell Te muka, (120 yds) and M.Brunnette, Feilding (120 yds) being second and third respective ly. There were thirty three starters. Time 4 mm 40 sec. The Mayoress invested Sutherland with a blue sash as a badge of victory after his win. This is the sec ond occasion upon which the Derby of New Zealand cycle racing has been won from Bcratch, F. Hunt accomplishing the feat in 1896.

Other results—Half mile, T. Campbell (75yds) 1, H. Holland (25yds) 2, V. Ritchie (70yds) 3. Time, 61 2-5 sec. Mile Handi cap—John Connell (70yds) 1, E. Cooke (40yds) 2, A. Huston (50yds) 3. Time, 2min 23sec. S. Gudsell, Ashburton, won both the Amateur handicaps, the D.C.L. Challenge Shield (2 miles), from (130 yds), in 4min 44 3-ssec, his performance surpris ing many people. •Holland and Huston rode well, but were unable to get far enough forward. Huston fell in his heat in the final of the Wheel Race but was not seriously hurt.

Bowling.

Eight out of a team of twelve journeyed from Ashburton to Christchureh on Tues day morning to play a friendly game ag ainst two rinks of the Sydenhatn Clubs. The visit was much enjoyed, the Sydeaham players vying with each other in extending hospitality. The result of the game was a win for Ashburton by twelve. The rinks were as under: — ASHBURTON. STDENHAM. Wallace McGallan Chapman Fewings Dodds Perks * Craighead (skips) 21. Hadfield 12 Fowler Howrison fig Manchester Mann Meddins Waddell Harrison (skips) 17 Allison 14 38 ?6

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1902



[ ENTERTAINMENTS. alteration of date, One Might Only. Bright Hours Children's ! J ENTERTAINMEiYTS. : | ODDFELLOWS' HALL. | SATURDAY, JDjcomber 20th. 17 very body should come and JDj ■ ■ enjoy themselves. | BRIGHT HOURS! BRIGHT HOURS Original, Unique, Pleasant. As given in Christchurch under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Ranfurly. New Wardrobe. New Programme. Tickets 2s and 13. to be had of H. M. Jones A. T. H. Williams, and others. Doors open at at 7.30. Early door 7.15, 6d extra. 12 145 FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mr Joseph Werren are respectfully invitei to a tend his funeral, leaviDg his late residence, Longbeacb, on THUESDAY, 18th, at 2 p.m.,, for the Waterton Cemetery. T. H. UNDEILL& Co., 12_202 _ Undertakers. PUBLIC NOTICES. "OAZAAR in Baring Square Church j Grounds to be continued TO-NIGHT. Fresh Attractions, Fresh Competitions, Fresh Programme. Open at 7 p.m. Admission 6d. Don't miss the chance of coming. 12 201 LONGBEACH BACHELORS' BALL? OWING to the death of one of the employees the above is postponed till further notice, which wili be issued in the Guardian. JOHN PEATY, 12 2GO Hon. Secretary. ASHBUETON BOEOUGH COUNCIL. TWTOTICE is hereby given that at a Special JLI Meeting of the above Council, held on MONDAY, the 24th day of November, j 1902, resolutions were adopted making the following By Laws under the provisions of "the Municipal Corporations Act, 1900," viz. (1) A bylaw relating to the licensing of Public Billiard Eooms, and (2) a by-law relating to traffic on streets, expectoration upon the footpaths, and keeping of poultry; and the said Eesolutions will be submitted for confirmation at the Ordinary Meeting of the Council, to beheld on MONDAY, the 22nd day of December, 1902, at half past seven in the evening. The proposed By-Laws will apply to the whole of the Borough of Ashburton, and a copy of the By-Laws is deposited at the Office of the Council, Havelock Street, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week during Office hours, up to and including the 22nd December. By order. !••-- ---■—-- H.H.FOOKS,. Tow- wxerK. November 27th, 1902. 11 £72 UPPEE ASHBUETON EOAD BOAED -jVTOTICE is hereby given that the above J_^ Board proposes to stop a Eoad situated at the south-west corner of Euraj Section 23326. A Plan has been prepared of this Eoad, and also showing a new Eoad which the Boar.d proposes to construct in lieu of it, and will be open to public inspection at the Board's office, West Street, Ashburton, every week day, during office hours, for eight weeks from the first publication of this notice. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, Clerk of the Upper Ashburton Eoad Board December 9th, 1902. 12 106 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. FTIHE ANNUAL PRESENTATION of Prizes will take place IN THE SCHOOL ON Thursday, 18th December, at 3 p.M. CHARLES BRADDELL, 12 199 Secretary. IN Pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 4 and 5, notice is hereby given that the Mount Somers Eacecourse 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 senle :-- For each. Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling A. EDWARD PEACHE, Chairman Mount Somers Domain Board. 12 198 MOUNT SOMERS RACES. THE following handicaps have been declared for the Mt. Somers Sports: Maiden Plate. st lb st lb Gold Bangle... 10 5 Glendevon ... 9 0 L-idies Cliai'i 10 2 Grandpa ... 9 0 Tenderiuui- ••• 9 7 Mavis ... 9 0 Kitty 9 7 Spbingbubn Weltek. st lb st lb Barney ... 11 12 Tenderfoot ... 9 9 ' Gold Bangle 10 7 Grandpa ... 9 7 Mt. Somebs Cup. st lb st lb Nutcracker .. 11 4 Soubriquet ... 9 12 Barney ... 11 1 Fairy Eose .~ 9 5 Gold Bangle 9 12 Anama Handicap. st lb st lb Nutcracker... 11 10 Sea Wave ,„ 9 0 Barney ... 11 7 Fairy Eose ... 9 5 Gold Bangle 10 4 Scentfinbar ...9 0 —G. M. Watson, Handicapper. Maiden Trot, li miles. Jack Nimble ... scr. Cranky Kick Bsecs Them ... 3secs Micky Free... 8 „ Wildmaa ... 6 „ Bertie C. ... 9 „ Libertine ... 6 „ Freebooter.. 9  Staveley Teot, 2 miles. Doppleganger... scr. Libertine ... 26secs Transit Eoyal 14secs Bertie C. ... 30 „ Jack Nimble 18 „ Freebooter 30 „ • Wildman ... 26 „ 12 214 TO CRICKETERS.—We've a good selec tion of cricketing Boots and Snoes, White, Brown, and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikes 7s 6d.—Stock s Blue Boot 1 Store. 12 57



Government Notices. E R : NEW ZEaLAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Christmas and New Year Mo'iJays, 1902-1903 HOLIDAY Excursion tickets at 2d per mile tirst-clasa, minimum 4s; Id per miJe second class, imniinuni 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station to any station on Hiirmnu-Bluff BQ;tion fi'oin December 16th, 19 r'2, to Janu ary 2nd, 1903, inclusive, available for return Mil February 18th, 11)03. December 19th, 1902, to January Bth, 1903, inclusive (Sundays ' and Christmas Day excepted) EXTRA EXPRESS TRAINS, with Dining Car attached, will run Christchurch to Duuedin and Dunedin to Christchurch i as under -. - Christchurch depart 10.20 a.m., liakaia 11.32, As hburton 12.15 p.m., Orari 1.19, Temuka 1.40, Timaru 2.13, St. Andrews 2.35, Studholme 3.4, Oamaru 4.4, Dunedin arrive 7.45. Dunedin depart 10.20 ' a.m., Oamaru 2.8 p.m., Studholme 3.6., St. Andrews 3.35, Timaru 4.5, Temuka 4.27, Orari 4.46, Ashburton 5.55, Rakaia 6.27, Chrisfcchurch an-ive 7.45. These trains make the same stops for the same pur poses as the ordinary Express trains. The ordinary Express trains will NOT take passengers to or from stations between Christchurch and Oamaru iuclusive. Such passengers must travel by the Extra Express Trains. Night Trains Christchurch to Dun edin & Dunedin to Christchurch December 24th and 31st.—Christchurch depart 10.40 p.m, Ashburton .12.40 a.m., Dunedin arrive 9.0 on December 25th and 9.40 on January Ist. December 2(jth and January 2nd. — Christchurch depart 8.5 p.m., Ashburton 10.1S, Dunodin arrive 6.35 on Decemter 27th and January 3rd. December 24th and 31st. — Dunedin depart 10.35 p.m., Ashburton arrive 6.50 a.m. on December 25th and January Ist. December 26th and. January 2nd. — Dunedin depart 8.20 p.m., Ashburton arrive 4.55 a.m. on December 27th and January < 3rd. 12 147 BY ORDER.



IN THE MATTER OF THE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SALE CONTROL ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1895, and THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELEC TIONS ACT, 1876. WHEREAS a Petition under Section 48 of The Regulation of Local Elec tions Act, 1876, has been filed in the Magis trate's Court at Ashburton, praying that an enquiry may be held as to certain alleged irregularities in connection with the Local Option Poll for the Ashburton Electoral District, taken on the 25th day of Novem ber, 1902. I do hereby appoint the Magistrate Courthouse, Ashburton, as the place, and FRIDAY, the 19th day of December, 1902, at 10.45. a.m., as the time when such en quiry shall be commenced. C. A. WRAY 5 Stipendiary Magistrate. S.M. Court, Ashburton, Dec. 11th, 1903. 12 124



Public Notices. AOCIDEN I 1 INSURANCE. rflHENew Zealand Government is now accepting Farmers' Union risks at five shillings per centum; as previously paid. Proposals, may. .be made through, the Secretary, Mb W. Harding. G. W. LEAD LEY, Chairman North Canterbury Provincial Executive. 12 192 CHERTSEY SALEYARDS COMPANY. THE Annual Meeting of the Share holders iv the above Company will be iheld in the Library, Chertsey, on FRIDAY, the 19th inst., at 4 p.m. 12 190 N. WILKINSON". TINWALD RACING CLUB. TVTOMINATIONS 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, 12169 Secretary. South Rakaia Domain. THE above has been granted tho Rakaia Sports Committee for Boxing Day, with power to charge one shilling per Adult and per Horse admitted. C. A. C. HAEDY, 12126 Chairman. TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. TTAVING Sold my business, my stock of Groceries, Hardware, etc., must be reduced. £1000 - - £1000 Worth to be cleared regardless of Cost, so bring along the Cash and you will be simply surprised at my prices. J. T, COOCH, Opposite Railway Station. ERESH Whitebait and all kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night- Booking orders for Christmas poultry. Wanted between 60 and 70 pairs of Hares by next Monday December 22nd :—J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson 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.—Gkant dj Moore. XMAS EXTRAS.—To enjoy your Xinas Duff thoroughly, be sure and put it inside one of our specially made Suits; from One Guinea upwards; better qualities 25s 27s Gd, 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355. Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do. Ss 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11b 6d, at Gibbard's. 6€|Ti ET OR GIVE?" Busin^s77an~be *OT 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. Barket's, " The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterl ing value in General Drapery, Clothing Boots, etc. XMAS EXTRAS-Atthe Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, you can get best value for your money in Lace Curtains, Quilts, Table Covers, Art Muslins, Cre tonnes, Towels, Sheetings, and general drapery; smallest working expenses ; losses by book debts avoided; Stock clean, fresh, and up-to-date. Lowest Bedrock Spot Cash Prices.



I Fr edlander Eros Ltd CLEARING SALE ? AT i METHVEN TO-MORROW THUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS FRIEDIiANDEE BEOS., Ltd, lmve received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction on above date, at the Methven Saleysrds, the following Goods and Chat to!*>•' — ~| O Draught Mares and Geldings. O FOALS. 1 Cow, I hackney Gelding. 1 Gig, 1 set gig Harness, 3 farm Drays, 5 Tip Drays, I M.H. Reaper and Binder, , 4 D.P. Ploughs, 1 S.F. Plough, 3 Eoad Levellers, 2 Scoops, set 6-leaf Harrows, blocks and chains, shaft and leading Harness, swingle trees [ plough chains and lots of sundries. Also immediately after the above sale at the same place, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, All that parcel of land included in Cert. of ,Title Vol. 149, Fol. 254, being Lot 8 referred to therein, and also the whole of the land in Cert, of Title, Vol. 79, Fol. 171, in all containing 62 acres, 2 roods, & 18 Perches The Land is situated close to the Town ship of Methven, and is now in the occupa tion of Mr John L. Blair, Contractor. Full particulars at Sale. Sa;e of Goods and Chatties at 2 p.m. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd-, E, FEIEDLANDEE, 12 54 Auctioneer. WEST STREET AUCTION MAET. Saturday, 20th December, 1902 C LEASING SALE OF SUEPLUS lIMPLEMENTS. X7|TE phall offer at our yards on the 77 above date without the slightest reserve, on account of a Client— O Massey Harris Eeapers and Binders O Strippers, in perfect order. Drays and Frames, Mower, Scoops, Double and Single Furrow Ploughs, Harrows, and a quantity of sundries too numerous to mention. Every lot must be sold. Sale at 12 noon. FEIEDLANDEE, BROS., Ltd. E. FEIEDLANDEE, 12 211 ' Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. OTJE NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on the above date, for which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FEIEDLANDEE BROS. Ltd. I K. FEIEDLANDEE, 9 301 Auctioneer. j XI ' E have for PEIVATE SALE- S'V ■ ' ! Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres." ) For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. CHAFF. ~\ffl~ ANTED—One hundred'jTons of Oat Straw Chaff. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FMEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. _ PUBLIC NOTICES. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD AEE 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. J 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, mado in j latest style and nicely finished, to be 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 CARD S To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xmas Suit, made to measure, we will please you. Also on hand—,&. new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Saits 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. j NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, THE COENEE fTHENNIS PLAYEES.—Have a look at this JL 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 Stare. • 1255]



\Vanted, f .. . :_ i STRAWBERRIES for Sale in any quan tity at J. Millichamp's, Terrace Nur sery, Ashburton. 12 203 WANTED —Three Boys for picking j Strawberries. — Apply J. Mir,Li- CHAiip, Terrace Nursery, Ashburton. 12 204 WANTED Known—Sandow's Develop- j ers and Dumb Bells. All sizes to ' suit the young, middle-aged, aud old, at I Shearman Bros. 12 208 i WANTED .Known — For Dessert~and Table Cutlery, Plated Ware, China- { ware, etc., suitable for Christmas and Wed-1 ding Presents, call at Shearman Bros 12 209 WANTED Known—For the Christmas ! Trade, Ale and Stout in Pint 3, : Quarts ; English or Colonial Cider and Ale, ' in sgal. kegs; Whisky, Brandy, Sherry, | Constaatia and !Rort of the besb brands, at , Shearman Bros. 12 210 WANTED for single Gentleman, private Board and Lodgings. — Apply " Steady," Guardian Office. . 12 2u5 WANTED, a Young Girl to assist in light work. Apply between 10 and 12 p.m. to-morrow.—Mrs Young, Triangle. 12 213 ANTED to Sell—Australasian Auto^ matio Weighing Machine ; Everitt's Patent.—Apply E. Maesden, Ashburton. 12 215 LOST, on Monday last, at Tinwald Sale-' yards, one bearded gioy Sheep Dog, answers to name of " Glen." Apply Robert Waush, Wheeler's Boarding House: 12 212 YOUNG AND CO.'S Pork Butchery, Burnett Street, will bo open on Saturday. 12 20(j ALL Goods made by a practical man; Don't forget to give us a trial.— Young and Co., Pork Butchery. 12 207 WANTED— New Zealand or Australian Postage Stamps, 30 years old. Good price given. Search old letters. —R. J. Kingsley, c-o W. Silcock, Ashburton. 12 13 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. SHEFFIELD Cutlery and' Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling them at wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tancred Street. 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. : : "T^TEW Fruit just arrived—Extra Prime -131 New Currants 5d Ib ; New Sultanas 7d 1b; New Valencia Raisins 6d lb; New Seeded Raisins lib packet (not 12oz as some stores sell) 7d; New Layer Figs 8d lb j New Bags Figs 7d lb; lib boxes New Figs 7»d per box, at Fletcher Eros', Cash Supply Stores. "|" EATHER Goods—Ladies and Gent's JLJ Dressing Cases, Brush Sets, Writing Desks in wood and leather, Tourist Cases, Blotters, Letter and Card Cases, Purses, all silver mounted; Wallets, Albums, Com panions, Hall Sets, Manicure Sets, Hand Bags, silver mounted ; Plush Goods. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Ppets and standard works, beautifully "bound. Prize and Reward Books. School Committees' supplied at prices equal to Christchurch. j New books and Xmas numbers.—H. M. Jones,



. 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 AshburtoiK We are doing our best to ~O "isT'Tli/T/V^T'lT' JAJGJISILvI V JtLj that impression. During December, in addition to our usual good values, a large Handsome Picture, 30 x 20, of His Majesty King 1 Edward VII., will be presented with every 2C3 worth of Woods purchased for Cash, afc The Blue Boot Store, Burnett Street, Ashburton. DQTOf^Y FITTER OP FINE FOOTWEAR. I • k3 JL x^^Xjl-j Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases, - UKDRILL & COS - Premier Furniture Warehouse. (Established 1882.) v , i- . The Best and Cheapest House in Town for Christmas Presents Christmas Presents. Useful, 'Ornamental and Novel. Pictures, Fancy Boxes, Figures "Y7|7"G are just opening some really beautiful Photo Frames,'JVases, etc., in latest designs. Bedsteads, etc, Dnwing-room Suite* Just Landing ' Mmm^^^^^Si mPlush and Tapes- Bedding, our own w!pi|ll iillliii|ii||li Wll ffflfP^^ LBllllll Wy'ljffwf Old Furniture '' ■ IJpiH^nlllnHUH repaired & recovered „ , p, , I™^^ |~«isatefei [&§-H'y=y^B^> 1 competent workmen. Lowest Prices. For Linoleums and Oilcloths, all widths; Carpet?, Squares, Rugs, Mats, Mattings etc a lowest prices, best quality. Tapestry, Cretonne, etc. ' *' T. H. UNDRILL & Co., Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers . TAKCEBD STREET. Persons who wish to do their own Painting will fnd it to their advantage to call at my Oil and Color Store. I have Ready Mixed Paints, Genuine White Lead and Oils, or I will mix any shade of our own Genuine Paint. J. WILSON, Paperhanger, Painter, and Sign-writer.



f Wanted. __^ QEA SON ABLE Lines 2 Jib tins Canadian k_7 Tomatoes lOd, 2Jib tins Californian Fruits Sd, 2£lb tins Asparagus. Is, 21b tins ; Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Js, I Cartoon Frencli Prunes Bd, Easpberry Jam Is per iar, Granoia 6d packet at Carson and Co.'s. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best mates also large stock of genuine Turkey and* Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Orb and Co. mO CYC LISTS-Just to handlsp^ialty ; -i_ the Gripwell Cycling Shoe, with steel I plate inserted, 12s 6d.—Stock's Blue Boot | - Store. 12 56 "EIINE Flavoured Wines from the cele JU bruted Waverley Wine Vaults ; 1 doz j bottles in a case; 8 Port, and 4 Constantia, : or assorted as desired 22s 6d per case. Only ; a few cases left.—Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. , Y^AS EXTRAS—Another lot of those -£k. noted White Skirts at 2s 11 dto hand; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2b lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d; white washing Gloves 6d; white Belts Is. A choice selection of Tucked and ; Fancy Handkerchiefs, at Gibbard's. 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 Turnee. ] yINOLEUMS and OILCLOTHS are one , JLJ 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. I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvecilg Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christmas present.—G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. iS^OR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, JS2 from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Beos. \ GOOD assortment of Men's light TV Glacie Boots at 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 15s 6d, 19s, 20s ; Ladies 3 and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed to wear well—Grant and Moore. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10sand~12s6d each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. A VERY Special Line 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. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound j allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence I worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett/^ Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warej^ftwse^ East street. *T S A D WTLL bu T a pai* or" Pedals a.t tho Eclipse Cycle Works, Tanerect Street. EOR Christmas Season.—Just Landed.— Hew Currants sd, New Peel Bd, New Sultanas 7d per lb. New Almouds and Muscatels, Chocolates and Confectionery ; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. XMAS EXTRAS — 59, only English 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 lid to 8s lid, worth double; White Embroidered Blouses 3s Ucj and 4s 1 Id, usually 6s 6d to 9s 6d; tofj suitable for Xoius presents, a.t E.. Gibbard's. Ready Money Draper. Tjl A T HER Christmas at St?rakq«V^ Jtj Burnett Stee^



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN OKR AND CO. i ■ • NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES JOHN OKR & CO., Have a Full and Choice Stock of NEW FRUITS & PRESERVES s d f Finest New Currants per 1b ... 0 5 Castor Sugar, per lb . „, o 5 „ „ Sultana?, per lb .. 0 7 Dessicated Cocoanut, per lb '" 0 6 „ „ Valencia Raisins .. 0 6 Finest Mixed Spice, por packet "" 01* » « » Baißinß, Seedless 07% „ Mixed Peel, per lb ' 0 8 (Extra Choice flavour) „ Cooking Almonds, per lb ' IS Finest New Seeded Eaisins, lib „ New Barcelona Nuts, per lb" 0 8 Cartoons 0 7 „ New Walnuts, per lb .. 0 8 Finest New Layer Figs .. 0 8 „ New-Shell Almonds . olt I „ Cooking Figs .. 0 7 „ New Jordan Almonds .. 2  lib Boxes Figs ... 0 7* „ Spanish Muscatels, per lb 1 „ Prune»,perlb ... 08 j „ < alifornian „ „ * 1 „ Preserved Ginger, per lb 0 8 Preserved Pineapple, 2ilb tinrf 0 9 „ Dates, per lb .. 0 6 „ Apricots " „ ... o « „ Dried Apricots per lb .. 0 9 „ Pears 0 9 „ „ Peaches .. 09 | „ Peaches „ ."." 0 9 » » Pears ... 0 9 Colonial Essences (assorted),twrbot 0 5 „ „ Apples ... 0 8 C. ai dB. „ „ ,0 0 Iciag Sugar, per lb 0 6 White assorted Jelly, per packet 6d HAMS. HAMS We have a Large and Choice Stock of Hams and Bacon, Hams all sizes, to suit everybody. s d a d Pure Ship Lime Juice, p«r bot. 1 0 Lemon Squash „ „ 10 Easpberry Syrup (Quarts), per bot. 1 3 Purg Lime Juice (cordial) „ 18 Pineapple „ „ „ 13 Lemonade Crystals  0 9 JOHN ORE AND Co. ASHBUBTON