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Jtteceived October 30, 8.54 a.m. A Fanatical Movement. Ottawa, Oct. 80 Two thousand Doukbobors La-vo ieacfcecl Korkton, Assiniboia, -wretchedly emaciated Tbe women and children suffered greatly from cold. They lived chiefly on berries, refusing meat or to wear woollen clothes, A number of children died. The fanatics profess to be seeking the Promised Land, and expect to meet the Saviour. The Cana dian Government is greatly puzzled how to treat the movement. It compelled the •women und children to seek shelter and accept rations. The men sleep mthe bush, frequently praying for divine direction. The Bond Members in Cape Parliament- Capetown, October 30 In the Cape Parliament, an amendment relating to an Inspector of Sheep was moved on behalf of the Bond party, but was eventually withdrawn Mr Merriman, apologising for Mr Kulin's remarks about the Inspector's connection with the Intelli gence Department. Keceived Oct 31, 9.12 a.m. The Cattle Disease in the Argen tine London, October 30 Lord Hanbury, speaking at Edinburgh, said he believed the Argentine was free from the cattle disease, but before opening British ports we must be satisfied that the Argentine is taking proper provisions to prevent its re-introduction. An Irish M P's Sentence. The sentence on McHugh, a member of the Commons for North Leitrim, h.is been confirmed, excepting the hard labor. Bank of England Forgeries. Six foreigners were arrested for the recent Bank of England note forgeries, and were ' charged at Bow Street. The evidence dis- j closed that bhey were also connected with i similar swindles, for which five arrests were j made in March last. Jacob Schmidt, the chief forger, turned King's evidence. j A Divorce Case- j George Taylor, of Birmingham, clerk, has i obtained a decree and £300 damages, be- ! cause of his wife's adultery in Sydney with j Prances Barnes, the cricketer.

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Received October 31,10.13 a.m. Retrenchment in Victoria. Melbourne, October 31 The Council has passed the Government retrenchment proposals and the Factories Act. The Local Option Poll- The Local Option Poll in North Mel bourne has largely reduced the number of hotels. Inter-Continental Railway Bill. Adelaide, Oct. 31 The Assembly Bill has passed the Inter continental Railway Bill. Earthquake in South Australia. A distinct shock of earthquake was felt at Beltana.

The Kanaka Murderer- Brisbane, October 31. The Kanaka, who was arrested, has con fessed to having murdered the girl Gunning, because she called him a dir,ty black fellow for making improper proposals to her. He battered her head in with a stone. Received Oct. 31, 9.54 a.m.

The Colliery Fire . Sydney, 0ct.!3l The Stoctcn colliery is idle, pending the sealing up of some works where the fire is raging.

An Island Cruise.

United Press Association —Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, October 30 H.M.S. Sparrow has arrived from Noumea. While at the Solomons the Sparrow fired upon and burned a number of native vil lages implicated in the murder of native ' missionaries, and quelled several tribal diaputes. While the vessel wa3 at the Island of Gavutu, on September 27th, two distinct shocks of earthquake were experienced. Received October 31, 9.54 a.m. Sydney, Oct. 31. Another account makes it appear that the Sparrow did not destroy the native Tillages on the Solomons. At the island of Malieta, where the Fijian woman, the wife of a native teacher, was murdered owing to the attempts to introduce Christianity, the Sparrow fired blank cartridge at several villages. The inhabitants fled in terror, but no actual damage was done.

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Carterton Oct. 31

Richard Sawyer, an old resident of Dale field, was leading a bull home from the show when the animal gored him, a horn pene trating his lung. He died in half-an-hour. Christckubch, Oct. 31

A large number of citizens assembled in the Alexandra Hall Thursday afternoon, and presented Mr A. E Gr. Ehodes with an illuminated address, and Mrs Ehodes with a diamond tiara. Mr Rhodes was also pre sented with a portrait in oils of himself. The presentation was made in recognition of the manner in which the recipients car ried out the duties of Mayor and Mayor ess at the time of the Royal visit and when the Contingents were sent away. The Lyttelton Harbour Board yesterday resolved to advertise for a resident engi neer, with the right of private practice, at a salary of £450 a year. The bakers have decided to raise the price of bread to 6d from November Ist. Peter Ledsham, lately of Waddington, storekeeper who went bankrupt some weeks ago, appeared at the Police Court this morning on charges of not keeping proper books and obtaining credit from Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen by means of a false balance sheet. Accused was remanded for a week, bail being allowed—accused m .£IOO and one surely of .£IOO. Nelson, October 31

A largely attended meeting of delegates from local bodies and the Chamber of. Gom merfee last evening formed an Inland Com munication Leagu'6, and appointed a Pro vincial Committee from the bodies repre sented. The objects of the League are to promote the development of the arterial toads and railways in the district and look after the traffic interests generally. The subscription was fixod at 23 6d, and a large membership is expected. Fielding, Oct. 31

The Borough Council has decided so sub mit proposals to the ratepayers for a water supply and sewerage scheme, including §eptic tanks, also surfape drainage^ at a total cost of .£47,000. Dunedin, October 31

Peter Muller, winchman on the Golden Glen dredge, at Roxburgh, died from the effects of a shock yesterday. A ladder had been lifted, and was retting on a log, when the coil line broke, drawing'the line down, which cut one of Midler's legs clean off. Muller died a few hours later. Invercargill, Oct. 31

The Town Council has appointed a Com mittee to consider the question of erecting a Town Hall, to also serve the purpose of a theatre.

Timaru A. and P. Show.

There was a vory large attendance ;<t the second day of the Timaru Show yeslerciay notwithstanding the dull weather. Ash burton exhibitors were again to the fore, scoring as follows .—Cattle ~ Aldemev -' Bull (any »-c), W. J. Silcock 1 mid L' ; cow or heifer, in calf or in milk—W. J. I-vlcoek land?. Horses-Entire horse-.]'.' Small, "Captain Russell," 2; entire horse, 2yrs,' J. Small, (colt by Captain Bussell- Fanny), I- J. Small 'Flash wood," 2; entire horse, (yearling)—J. Small ; (colt by Dr Se.ddon), 2; gelding, any age, John Scnll i ; j^-Uiug, 3yrs, John Small 2 and h c ; gelding. 2yrs, John Small 1; pair of gelding*, in.li-or.inr work, John Small 1; entire, with' tiiree i.i 1 his progeny, three, two and one-year-old, not necessarily the property cf the c hibitor, quality of the progeny only— John Small 1 ; mare in foal or with foal at foot- John Scr.aH, 1" Palmer's Pride," 1 and oh ; dry mare, John Small, " Violet" l,and" Flora" 2 ; filly, 3yrs, John Small, " Diamond " h.c ; filly, 2yrs, John Small land h.c; filly, year ling, John Small, h.c; pair of mares, John Small 1; brood mare, with two of her pro geny, John Small 1. Carriage Horses—Far mer's spring cart horse—P. Stewart 1. Pigs —Berkshire Boar tmder 6 months, W. J. Silcock 2 ; sow over twelve months, W. J. Silcock 1 and 2; sow under twelve months, W. Moses 1; sow under six months, W. Moses 1; sow with litter, W. Mosea 1. Dairy Produce— Butter without salt, Mrs Mc- Dowell 1 and 2; table butter, Mrs Mc- Dowell 1 and 2 ; home made bread, Mrs Me- Do well 1 and 2.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1902



Henry -tepheuson Saturday, November ist. I WILL Sell by Public Auction a Large ■ aad Varied Assortment of Japanese Goods, Comprising—• Large 4-Fold Hand-painted Screens, Bamboo, Occasional Tables, Japanese Trays (oblong and round). Also,— A very Large Assortment of Beautiful Vases (all sizes), etc. MUST BE SOLD. HENRY STiPiIENSON, 10 314 Auctioneer. Tendcs HpENDERS are invited for the right of JL Advertising on Hoarding, 40 x 15, painted advertisements only. Splendid position. Tenders close on November sth. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars apply 10 313 H. M. JONES. PUBLIC NOTICES. Cheap Firewood. T7IOR SAL E.—Short Cat Firewood. JD Apply E. F. HARRIS, Allen's Road, 10 318 Allenton. N.Z. FARMERS' UNION. ASHBURTON BRANCH. DINNER and Social at St. Stephen's Schoolroom on WEDNESDAY, November sth, 1902. Speakers—Messrs J. O'lTalloran, H. F. Recce, David Jones and others. Dinner at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, 2s. 10 320 FOR SALE.—The Goodwill of 100 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, in Six Paddocks, 20 Acres in Crop; 226 Acres ditto, with 120 acres in Crops ; 35 Acres do, with 16 Acres in Crops; each with good Dwelling-houses and Outbuildings. Full particulars on ap plication to D. MAHONEY, 3 0 294 Stafford Street, Timaru. You'll Like It. Everybody Likes It- WE'RE too modest to tell you of the many nice things people say about SURATURA TEA.' but we want you to try it, because its sale depends upon whether it pleases you and bhe rest of the family. It has a delicious Elavour, and is rich and strong. It goes further than any other tea, and is therefore bhe most economical tea. Suratura is pure, honest, Ceylon tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap m? inferior teas. * Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any bime. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 rnEY HABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date X Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. j I I AM \ BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, QATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, o,n Trucks Ashburtpn or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 ILEIS 1 Cantharides and Rosemary FQR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting X3l_ the Growth of the Hair and removing Scarf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Gteraldine. 8 12g



Smoke New Venus CJTRANGE'S Famous White Patent K3 Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 63.



[ ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS' TJ ALL. DDPELLOWS' JtL ALL. ASHBURTON. Under the direction of Mr Chailes MiicMahoa. An Important Dramatic Event MR CHARLES MacMAHON Has much gratification ia announcing the First Appearance in New Zealand of the Jtlajeroni Dramatic Co. . . ON MONDAY NEXT, November 3rJ, Absolutely the strongest Dramatic Organi sation touriuy Australasia. On MONDAY, SrdNovomber, will bo pre sented a Superb Production of the Romantic and Absorbingly Interesting Drama in 4 Acts, entitled THE SHAMROCK & THE -r 0 S E .— Magnificent New Scenery By Mil Harry Whaitb. ■ Million Prices .. .. 3s, 2s, and Is The Box Plan at Jones. 10 307 Public notices. Ashburton Retail Traders' Associa tion. MEMBERS are requested to close their places of business as soon after 12 )'clock noon as possible on THURSDAY, November 6fcb, being Ashburton Show Day MONDAY, November 10th, will also be' held as a holiday for the King's Birthday. JOHN DAVISON, L 0 322 Secretary. ~ "^WANTEa ITITANTED—FIeece Pickers and Wool Joller, for Tuesday, November 4th. Apply E. 11. DOBSON, •0 316 Lowcliffe Estate. TO THE ASHBURTON ELECTORS. MRS HARRISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses n the ODDFELLOWS' HAtiL, On the Burning Question of the hour, "License or No-License," )n SUNDAY EVENING, the 9th inst.., at 8.15. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN INGS, 12th nnd 13th inst., at 8 o'clock. Doors open at 7.30. All invited. .0 315 Collection for expenses. Ashbtirton Electorate. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN :— I shall be glad to have the favour of your >resence in the Oddfellows' Hall TO-NIGHT. At 8. O'clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. albert" ager 10, 319 Ashburton Electorate. llr John Studkolme,'junr.,: WILL be pleased to meet the Electors it WESTERFIELD SCHOOL,— FRIDAY, October 31. MT. SOMERS SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 1. STAVELEY HALL,— MONDAY, November 3. ALFORD FOREST. SCHOOL,— TUESDAY, November 4. FAIRTON SCHOOLROOM, WEDNESDAY, sth November. GREENSTREET SCHOOL,— ' FRIDAY, November 7. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. -l Seats reserved for Ladies. All Meetings afc 7.30 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced. 10 252 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under ••— RUAPUNA HALL, FRIDAY, October 31st. LISMORE SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November Ist. WESTERFIELD SCHOOL MONDAY, November 3rd. GREENSTREET SCHOOL, TUESDAY, November 4th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John AlcLacklan. 10 232 To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlbprough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TPVEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d. „ After publication, 12s 6d, Stone Son & Co., I PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, [ Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293



Fr edlander Pros Ltd. "to-mobrow, [SATURDAY, November ist, 19 05 120-Acre Farm on Racecourse Road. ■m/fESSES FRIEDLANDEE BROS., Ltd, JLvJL have received instructions from the Executrix in the estate of tho late Mr Geo, J. Cox to offer by Public' Auction, at their West Street Saleroom,— Her interest in 120 acre Farm_ on the Eacecourse Road, and adjoining the Aebbui-lon Racecourse. The property is held under lease, with a purchasing clause. Lease has 5 years to run. It is divided into 4 paddocks, sub stantially fenced and well watered by County races. 30 acres are in oats and laid down; 30 acres let for Crop of Wheat; balance is down in English grasj, Sale at 12 o'clock. Full particulars at sale or on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 220 . Auctior eei\ Tl7 E have for PRIVATE 1 SALE — Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres.".: For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED— One hundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER EROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. "\T7 E have conveniently situated Offices VV to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. TTJT ANTED ~ OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. David Thomas AROADE SATURDAY, Nov. 1. FURNITURE, ETC. MR DAVID THOMAS will sell as above a large entry of household furniture and sundries. Also a special entry of fancy goods. Also entry of Fowls. Sale at 1 p.m. R. F. CURTIS, 10 321 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. it/! V Next Horse Fair will be held on the i*'J above date, for which lam now receiving entries. 10214 il^y^^Qjj^lJL. National Mortgage & Agency Company, NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESTCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 nnHE above Company hog to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from as the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement,prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are on&of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with, the best markets. In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. Note. —Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sale 3, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day^ 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. 1 Please consign wool for local sale, — " NATIONS L MORTGAGE, Addington." Note—Wool ftfr direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 " ~ PUBLIC NOTIOES- Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to? date Machinery in the Market. yOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used. Reapers and Mowers, all sizes ; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show K-ooms- Price and Terms on application, Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. <W. STONYER.



Wanted, WILL Electors please lend " The Sen tinel " to others after reading, also exchange with their neighbours, as there are different issues. 10 213 TO SPRING CLEANSES.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums aro prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just ■ see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. 17UKST-OLASS Columbia Bicycle in real . good order, £8 cash, Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £' > and £7, .md mauy others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terras arranged.—J. Orr & Co. SALOON and Pea Eifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, .Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; ju;;t tho thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. BUMMEE Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Orb And Co. QHhEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S., k3 and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard ley Bros. "7TTS what you do, not what you say you JL are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time, ruaybe. Well ! Keep your promise now, and come along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters. EOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Haedley JJjros. WANTED KNOWN.—AII makes of Bicycle Tyres in stock, including Clincher, Palmer, Dunlop, Ideal; and Reflex Clipper, etc., prices from 12s 6d to 27s 6d, at Johnston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. FISHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—Rardley Bros. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s.—Haedley Bros. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Go, Sole Agents. £*A WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurized I_F Separator Cream in air-tight jars. 6d. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable.—Carson and Co., Agents. "yvIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. JLr Full supply now to hand. Also fresh supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; Everybody's book on angling; Murphy's gardening; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of cheap paper editions of standard books. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. WANTED Known-That Kerr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a slb box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don'fc forget—Kerr Bros., Burnett street BOYS' Printed Eegatta Shirts, sizes 12, 12J, 13, 13*, for 2s.—Grant and MoOBE. SPLENDID line of White Shirts with coloured fronts and cuff, size 14, 15, 15-J-, 10, I(3£, 17, 3s 6d, worth 6s 6d.— Grant and Moors. <P> SIXPENNY Cakes ließt~ToUet~Soap Qj9 for Is; 3 6d tins Enamoline for is, 4 tins Everbright Is, 3 packets Matches Is, 3 tins Pepper for Is, 3 packets Brown and Poison's Corn Flour for Is, 3 botUes Wor cester Sauce for Is. Hundreds of other lines equally cheap, at Caiison and Co.'s, Tancred Street. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; promises behind Hitching-and Milsom's, West St. "ITO-ANTED-Four Ladies' Second-Hand V V Bicycles as part payment for New ' iUidge - Whitv.'orth Machines. Highest prices given, and easy terms arranged.— il. I). Johnston, Burnett street. ___ 5 WANTED to Buy- Six Ladies' second- ] hand Bicycles.—Eciipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. FINE White Nainsook for Children's Dresses und Pinafores at <lid. Will wear and wash well.—Grant and Moork. "fT^OE SALE—FowI Netting, 36x2, at JO 2d per yard for 5Q yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots.—Hardley Bros. 10 101 OHEEP SHKA-RSM 3s Od per pair k3 T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. MEN'S Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes 14, 15, 154, 16* for 2s 6d. This is a plum line.—Gkant and Moore. 6 LADIES' second-hand Eicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. "1 AAA POUNDS Finest Seeded Eai- JL\JXJ\J^ sins Gd per lb, or 121bs for 5s 6d ; Finest New Currants 5d per lb, or 4d per lb by case ; Valencia Eaisins 4d per lb, or 12lbs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin ; loz bottles Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, or 4s per dozen; 2-joz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s 6d per dozen; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. QLB Jars Easpberry Jam Is 4d; lib Jars te! Easpberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jani 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3a 6d per dozen by case; Layer Figs 8d per lh, or 4lh bos Is lid; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb 3 Finest Dates 6d per lb, or 13s -id per cartoons; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewing Prunes 6d per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7*d per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOd per lb, or by box B|d, at Flet cher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. mEMPOEAL Power ; Little Mother Meg; JL LHasa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law; A Man of Sentiment; The Wings of the Dove; The Courtship of Sarah; Another Man's Money; Cooking Books, Dictionaries, Wright's Poultry Book (new edition); My Album of Ashburton Views, Is.; great variety Fancy Stationery.—H. M. Jones. MEN'S Smart Black Glacie Kid Boots sewn, in sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moore's, STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (1121bs)- ; Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples l-\- inch, 3d per lb, or slb a Is; Eaw Linseed Oil 22s 6d per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, jO£^~ii "Will Buy you a grand RUDGE e^SMJL WHITWORTH Bicycle, built in Eu gland, by the world's lai'gest cycle builders. Every part guaranteed.—E D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett street. WANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per dozen; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce Gd per bottle, or os Gd per dozen; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles lOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Smoke New Venus



_____ Wanted. WANTED -Fat or Good Store Pigs at ouce.'—W. £tonyf.r. 10 323 IISESH Soles, Kingflsh, and Terakihi by express, also Crayfish To-night ■at J. H. Jewitt's. Tele-phone 115. TCHSIT Suppers to be had at all hours at -fi- Mrs Paterbon's Boarding House, Havelock street. 10 317 66 |Q- XT °X CtIVK?" Business can te *~^ 'done two'ways. "Get" ns much as possible for certain lines, or "givo"as much as possible in solid all-round value, misiness continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barrett's, "rJ'he Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. ' I i A_ VERY Special Lino iv Ladies-.' ! j xi. Cushuiere Hose. 150 pairs only at j one shilling a pair, showing "at the door. I 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 allowed £to all cash buyers of ninepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse) East street. TMITATED by some, surpassed by none — JL J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving— 31bs 'Raisins for Ls, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch ls, 3 Boxea IXL Soap ls, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour ls, Gibs Sago ls, Gibs 'Tapioca ls, Gibs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2-Jlb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ash burton. BUSINESS" NOTICES. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 WELL I am not so sure that I can, but - I can inform all interested in Cabinetrnakmg and Upholstering that the firm of Moriartt Bros., Tancred Street, will take a lot of beating in the Cabinet making Stakes. Splendid finish every time. Shortest prices. FOR THE SHOW. "FUST ARRIVED.—Another lot of Kew %J? Season's Goods, including : Splendid assortment of Prints, light and dark, fast colours, selling freely, 4M a yard. Fancy Delaiues, surprising value, 15d ; fancy white Muslins 6d and 7id a yard; Nainsook, 45 inches wide, fid a yard; Hoyle's noted Prints, light and dark, Gd fine! 7-ijd ; figured Muslins, Zephyrs, Drilletles, Piques, Figured Sateens, New Blousings, etc., up to-date choice designs, tempting value. White Skirts, nicely trimmed with Lace and Embroidery, latest styles, 2s lid, 4s Gd, 5s ild, 6s Gd, 7s Gd; Muslin and Holland Aprons from Is to 2s 3d, Ladies Belts, special value, ls, ls 3d, ls 6d. A choice assortment of new Laces, Ribbons, Em hroderies, Gloves, Hoisery, Corsets, Blouses, Veilings, Dre^s Materials, etc. Boys' Navy Herge Sailor Sails 'Is lid to 7s (Jd, Boys' Colonial Tweed MelrillH Suits 8s lid to 14s Gd, Mens' Suite 21s, 255, 29s 6d, 32s 6d to 55s : Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s lid; superior Colonial do. 7s lid, | 8s 6d, 9s Gd to 11s; hard to beat Saddle j Tweed Trousers 9s lid, superior navy Serge Trousers 9s 6d, worth 12s 6d. Try the "READY MONET SHOP" for Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, Merino and Woollen Underwear. New fre3h Stock. Reliable quality, Lowest prices. E. GIBBAR1), Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. Coining 1 Events Cast Their Shadows Before, CJO to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection,. Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Trade. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies* New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value, GENTS 1 SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, AIiL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR Boots, Shoes, «& Footwear. Selling Rapidly-at Cost Price & Pleasing Everybody. Northcote % Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store,



[ FLETCHER BROS. YOU OAM BUY AT FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pound, ltd. Vegetable Seeds that will grow .. ... 3d per packet, 2s <M dozen Sheep Shears, 8.8.A. and T.U.S. ... ... 3s 3d per pair, <£3 6s score Hog Barb Wire, best quality ... .. 15s per cwt No. 8 and 9 Steel Fencing Wire .. ... 93 9d per cwt Raw Linseed Oil ... ... .... ... 22s Cd \>ev drum Boiled Linseed Oil  ... ...  23s Cd per drnm Castor Oil 3s <3& per gallon by the tin Mangel Seed—Mammoth Long Red, Orange Globe, Yellow Globe, lOd perlb Gorse Seed 2s 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per 1b Brown' Spanish Onion Seed 5s 6d per lb. Lawn Grass Seed is 3d per lb FLETCHER BROS/ TEA COMPETITION. Valuable Prizes to be given away to the Consumers of our well known *Teas; Our Fourth Tea Competition closes on February 28, 1903. First prize—Handsome pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches high, valued at £6 10s. Second jrize—-14 Carrot Eolled Gold Watah and Chain, valued at £4i 10s. Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at =£3 10s. Also numerous other Prizes. ALMONDS— j Capers, 9d and ..'. : ... 1 3 s. d. Curry Powder, C. and B, i' .... 011 Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 Sicily ... ... 1 2 FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates. In Shell ... 010 Best Roller, 251b ... .... 33 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 „ golb " 6 0 ACID~ „ 1001b ... ". ii 6 Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 J( 2001b ... JJI 2 0 Tartaric, crystal ... 2 6 Special Reductions on large quantities Citric, powdered... 3 6 SAGO, Tapiqaa, and Pearl Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 - Barley, per lb . 0 2 Citric, Nelson's packets 0 3| DRIED FRUITS—New Season's Acetic Acid— New Currants • 0 5 Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 211 Now Raisins '" O 5* ANCHOVY PAST£- New Sultanas .'". "/. 0 7 C. and B. ... ... ... 1 3 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and 1 4 Tins ... ... ... -.O6 French Plums, table ... ...010 ALUM OS „ stewing 6d and ... 0 8 Ammonia— New Figs, Bjst layer, per lb ... 0 8 ■fcluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Cooking Figs ... ... 0 7 Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 j New Preserved Ginger '.'.'.o 8 BARLEY— Jars Ginger, lOd and . "" 2 0 Pearl ... ... 0 2 Peaches, dried ... '." 0 9 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 Apricots ... nlO BAKING POWDER— Apples ... .'." \\\ 0 » Edmonds' ... ... s£dandll i New Dates ' "0 6 BATHBRICKS 0 4 \ GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, dlb BLUESTONE 32s 6d per cwt ... 0 3* tin Is, 71b Is 9d 14lb 3s 3d BEOSEMEAL 0 6 2 8lb 03 9d, 561b ' 11 0 BLUE— Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b Rieketts' ... ... ...0 10 1 s Bd, 14lb 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 661b 10 6 Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 HOPS, per lb ... ... i. 0 Ke«n'B.. ' 0 10 A 1 Honey, per jar lGd and Is, 561b tin Blacking ... ... ... 0 4i! at 3*d perlb. - Tins 0 6 j MATCHES— Blacklead— Plaids ... ... 0 4 Nixey's , ... ... ... 0 9 j 250 Vestas ... ... '" 1 « Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 1000 Vestas ... ... ' 410 Oakey'sDome ... ... 0 6 Safeties, large Sd, small '" 0 3 Stove Polish—Zebra and Enainelino 0 5 MlLK—Milkmaid n 71 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Mustard— '"' '" Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 D.S.F., lib Is Bd, ilb ... 010 BOEAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose ... ... .. 13 Birdseed— Mustard Seed, 3d per ozj per lb ... 2 0 Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Canary ... ... ... 0?> Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 Rapa ... ... ... 0 3 NU'JS- Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 Barcelona 0" 8 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 W-lauts ""■• n 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 3d, loz ... 0 3 She] 1 Almonds '"' '" 010 Egg Preservative— OA VMEAL—2SIb Bags '.'.'. 4 0 Norton a ... ... ;... 1 9 Oaiina uer V-ao ••• l 2 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 oi-c* ... ".' .. 10 Essences— . q r t Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, A.- Hair Oil Cd and . OS monds, Eatafia, Vanilla, Co- Salad, Morton's, 6d and." '" oil chmeal, Cloves, Peppermint, Lucca, 2s and " 2 Q and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adx-laide '" 1 9 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cocbi- Castor, Morton's 5d and .'.'. 010 neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., 102 PEAS Split .. ■-.■'" 0 2 ....bottles .. . ...... ........ 0 5 Pearaeal ".'• 0 6 Extract of Beef— Plate Powder, Goddard's '.■•.'.', l' 3 Liebig s 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... . ... 3 0 Polishing Paste 0 8 Bovril, 1b 9d, 3s, 5s ... ....5 0 Patent Medicines—Pills, , "X&iOT OF SOAP- ■■• ■' " sSr^£ : •"' '% t Hudson's 141b boxes 510 Dr. William's Pink Pills "2 9- Hudson s 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 I'&in Killer 2s 4d and 13 EPSOM SALTS- Sie«el's Syrup 1s 6d and" Z 2 S Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 j Sttedmau's Powders ... la 71™?«?^ 'At rtmu v" ;,n ,"• ?' 2 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... Wfc- 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet l|d, doz 1 3 Sarsaparilla ... 4-; 3 FLY PAPEE3— Tricopherous ... 14 Mather's doz ... ... 0 G Benjamin Gum ... ... l fc I Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Wahoo *■ ... 2 3 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Bile Beans ... '" 1 3 Preserved Fish— Peppermint Cure ... "" 1 6 Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Extract of Malt ... "'26 Salmon, flat tins _ ... ... 010 Evo's Fruit Salt ... "" 2 9 Salmon, Califorman ... ... 0 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and "' 14 Sardines—Best quality .. 10 Lung Preserver Is and .." ill Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 i r - H h Moss, Is and ... ... 110 Good,large ... 0 8 j Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 Good, small ... 0 4 j (jutieura. soan J's 4d ... ... 2 9 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 I Doan's Pills " .. ...'2 11 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Pepper— • - Herrings, kippered ... 010 p uro white ... ..14 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 010 Whole Black " 12 Si.lt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Ground Black *" '." 14 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Cayenne per oz. 3d, Der bottle ... 0 S Bloaters ... ... ... 010 Chillies- ... ... ... 0 3 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 SOAP—Toilet Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... IS Oys^'s ••• ••• •••'° 8 Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 CANDLES— Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 Colonial ... ... ... 0 oy Glycerine, ilb bars, each ... 0 4 Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6* Pears'Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 Price's National feperms ... 0 7 „ perdoZj , sg. London Wax - -»J „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box , ... 1 0 Piano, self-fitting, 12 m a box ... 010 Calvcrt's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Prickly Heat pei bar. 0 8 I Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 010 j G!yc^ rille m d Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Night Light 8-hour, per box 0 7 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 Carriage Candles, S Js 10's, Price s ... 010 Buttermilk, IW, 3 tabs- ' ... Oil Ss£a^op t\WPA-r "" ? S " Mai-aisqn, a tablets in box .... 1 0 CxIEAM OF 'lAJKjIAK ...Id Trmpot Powrfpr n R CARBONASE SODA ... 0 3 jin^djdand ... Z2 6 CORN FLOUR— | j A M&- Brown's ... ... ... 0 3£ Hb Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 p er oz #>4 ... 4 3 Pollard's ... ... ... 0 3 Hb Tins Raspberry .'.'. [" 0 6 Maizena, Duryeas ... ... 0 8 Nelson' Jams, 3 tins for ... 10 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 -.1* 2 lb Jars Raspberry ... ... 14 CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft 1 0 2 lb Jars PeaL and Apricots Z1 4 > „ .-", , " r°Pe»sdand 1° 6 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 Candied Peel— 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 16 on - ••• ••• V I 21b Jars Plum and •amson ... 1 2 S* ro? ' - -. .. •" I t 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ' ... 1 2 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron... 0 8 2 lb Jars Greengage ... ...IS S^tSSS*^lo^? An '"a : Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 COFFEE-Blended and Ground Jujubes, best hard ... ' ... 1 0 tt th??? einJ? e« ,v ■, o KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Finest Plantation Coffee, perlb ...1 8 Kerosene Pumpsf Is and ... 2 6 Fine Coffee... 1 6 Knife Boards ... 10 Good Coffee.,. ... ... 1 4 K nife Polish ... ... 0 7 Pure Coffee, Ground 110 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d.and ... .. 010 Whole Coffee, Boasted ... ... 110 ' ' „ Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 12 LENIILb - ,V\\ °%* Cocoa—Greeks 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook's ilb ... ... 0 9 _ ,» ■^°^cter — — *g ■ * h h ■ /■ x r Lard ... ... ... 0 7 " ?,u *" '"' glO i Lin3e.ed* Whole 3d, ground . ;;. 0•* x> a" > iik '" . '" n n Linoleum Rene wer ... ... 1 0 Bensdorp's ilb ... ' ... Oil , v . ... 1 9 MACARONI , .... ... 0 Van'Houten's, Mb '" Z 011 ! Marmalade, Keilor's lib 3d, glass |lb '... ... 19 i jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 010 lib ... ...33! Tobacco- Fry'sHomcepathie, ilb ... 0 4|. Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb „ „ ilk ... 0 8|; „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 „ „ lib ... 1 4|- „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 3 Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ...11! „ Golden Eagle^er stick lid 6 0 CHOCOLATE — and ]s 4d, per lb '... 6 0 Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 ! Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb .4 6 V Rountree's, ilb ... ... 0 6 i Derby, per stick lOd,per lb ... 5 6 COD LIVER OIL— Harlequin, per stick Sd, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Quarts ... - ... ... 2 6 Tongues— . Small ... ... ... 1 2. Sheep, Is.2d and ... ....22 Hansen's ... ... ... 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4. 3 CONDY'S FLUID ... .14 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Carraways , «^ 0 8 Tumeric, per oz " .. ... 0 3 FLETCHER BROS.:; Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and^High street, ,■ Ghristchurch.