The No-license Situation.

WHAT THE BUSINESS MEN SAY,

As No-License is now an absolute fact, speculation is rife as to how it will work. Opinions differ among some of o^r business men as to what effect it will have on the place. Upon visiting some of the leading establishments, our representative found that the majority of the heads of firms, and business men generally, are in favour of the change. The mpreFentativo of one firm, when spoken to on the matter, stated posi tively that it would not make any difference to his firm, and for his past, although he did not vote for No-License, was quite prepaied to admit that the change might be beneficial. Some of his customers would probably be rnoi-e prompt in the settlement of their accounts than under license. This gentleman, however, pointed out a matter that is. referred to in our leading columns— the bearing No-Lii-ense will lv.ive on the rating in the l>orough. It remained to be seen how No-License would work out in regard to the borough finances. Then some people had an idea that the farmers would not come into town so often; but in answer to that he had no hesitation in saying that the farmers had to come in to do their business.

Another business man considered it was a good thing all round for the town. Trade would not suffer ; as far as he could judge at this initial stage of the change. In common with others, he thought that his accounts would not have to bear that well known, and common legend, " rendered" quite so often as they do now. He failed to see that anything else bub good results could accrue from No-License.

"It is rongh on them," meaning the publicans—said a third party. This gen tleman was in sympathy with Mr Lane, the proprietor of the Somerset Hotel, holding the view that the Licensing Committee acted unjustly towards Mr Lane in com pelling him to build a new hotel at once, without giving him a chance to wait and see how the local option vote turned out. He could not express himself ns given to any decided opinion on the question of No-License, preferring to see it work out its own destiny.

Another business man of long standing said—"ln the first six months we shall probably feel a depression, but after that there will be a great improvement in trade. Money that was originally spent in liquor will be put into other channels. We spent between .£30,000 and £40,000 in liquor here every year ; now two-thirds of that will go towards the purchase of property, which is saving—if not in money, then in real estate. 1 would like to express my opinion that I have never voted for prohibition, al though there is no one more strongly in favor of it than me. I should never have voted for it until compensation was allowed. I think it rather hard that these men should lose their business and get no compensation for their loss. From a moral aspect of the situation, I consider the town will be a great gainer."

"My idea is," said another tradesman " that it will be harmful to the trades of the town, especially the drapers and gro cers. Another thing, it will do much harm to labour at harvest timo. Harvest hands, as a rule, prefer to go where they can have drink as they want it, and you will find that it will be difficult to get harvest hands to come here. Farmers from the Clutha have told me that they can't get hands at har vest time, and the reason why I have stated. I don't think that it will make much differ ence in the perishable goods trade. There will be a dullness, of course, for a while, but we will have to get used to that." THE CLUB, In conversation with the President of the Club our reporter was informed that in his opinion, if that private institution loses its charter, and no drink can be sold within its walls, the lines it would be run upon would be in the direction of making it as attractive a public resort as possible. Mein ber3 and their wives could coma in at any time and partake of " the cup that cheer.-? but does not inebriate." The Club has an extensive library, which those who have never been in the building before could take advantage of. The membership should increase, and he saw no reason at all why ifc should nob be a flourishing institution under no-license.

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held in the Board's office, West Street on Monday last. ■Present —Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman), D. McLean, M. Stitt, and J. Tucker. : An apology was received for the absence ■of Mr Campbell, and leave of absence from the meeting was granted. The following correspondence was receiv ed:—From the District Health Officer, forwarding a report on the insanitary condition of a house in this Board's Dis trict.—Resolved that the matter be placed in the hands of the Board's Solicitor to deal with.

From the Receiver of Land Revenue, forwarding particulars of monies paid to credit of this Board's account with the ■Union Bank of Australia on account of thirds accrued for the quarter ended Nov ember Ist, 1902. From the Wakanui Road Board, asking if this Board is buying eggs and heads of small birds this season, and stating it is prepared to buy if all the other local bodies in the county will do likewise. —The Chair man stated he had instructed the Clerk to reply that this Board is now buying eggs and heads of small birds. • A medical attendant's notice was received from Dr. Bolger, informing the Board of a case of scarlatina existing in its district.

BOLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit the following to the Supervising Taluer subject io all ratus being paid to date : F,rom the trustees of the late Mr P. Murphy, to Jfr Jamea Stri4gfe|bw, E.S. 26616 *ncj 26655 ---" "'4 ' BLANI>!s CROSSING. : "' It was decided to have this crossing re paired. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence from the meeting was sranted to Mr Herring. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £223 Is 9d were passed for payment and the meeting ad journed. mmmmam

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS

Usited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, November 27 The Government steamer Countess of Ranfurly has rßturne4 after an unsuccesg ta\ search for I'the Slirigami'te's "missing tjoat. One lifeboat and raft picked up were brought to Auckland. A fire broke out at 2 a.m on the Norwegian barque Carte Blanche, alongside the rail road wharf. The ships' pumps and the fire brigade confined the fire to the store room. The damage is small with no injury to the vessel. Hawera, Nov. 27 Owing to errors, there will be a recount of the '-Hawera returns. Mr Major's ma jority is now set down at 23. New Plymouth, Nov. 27 An inquest was held on Wednesday after noon on the body of a child named Cyril Hosken, aged 7 years, who died the previous night of burns sustained through his fian nellette nightgown catching fire. A verdict of accidental death was returned. Timabu, Novpmber 27

The Board of Education to-day resolved to support the request of the Committee to have theTiraaru Main School rnisei to the status of a district High School. The Chairman said fche High Sphppll Board had peered to t^ke all pupils for the district High Schpol fees. Previously the Board had opposed the Committee's request. Ditnedin, Nov 27

Sidney James Wynn, charged with fre qupnting Princess Street, for the purpose o? betting, was fined M, the maximum penalty under the city by-laws.

THE LATEST.

HOME AMI FORKH.W.

United Press Association —Hy Kieotrio Telegraph Copyright.

Received Nov 27, 9.10 a.m. Deaths From Influenza. London, November 26 Twenty deaths have occurred m London from influenza in the week. Dock Concessions The Dock and Railway Company of Lon" don, by unking considerable concessions, have induced the Peninsular and Oriental Company to make greater use of the Pilbury and Albert docks. Lord Salisbury I Lord Salisbury has returned, greatly im | proved in health. Mission Work The Archbishops of Canterbury and York made stirring appeals for intercession on Advent Sunday on behalf of the missions. Alleged Double Murder, Chapman, a publican at Southwark, has been charged with murdering Maud Marsh, a barmaid. An analyist reported finding arsenic in the stomach. Owing to the similarity of the symptoms during her last illness, the body of. Mrs Chapman has been disinterred, and the contents of the stomach are being analysed. Received November 27th, 9.25 a.m. Venezuela. Britain and Germany are pressing rail way and other claims upon Vonezuela. Herr Krupp's Funeral. Berlin, November 28 The Kaiser attended Herr Krupp's funeral.

AUSTRALIAN

Received November 27, 10.37 a.m. Death of a Westralian Judge. Perth, November 27. Obituary—Justice Moorhead. The Factories Bill. Melbourne, Nov. 27 A Conference of the two Houses settled the points in dispute in the Factories Bill. Pacific Cable Bates The Pacific Cable Board has advised that a rate of 2s 4d be applied to messages to any part of British North America. New Smelting Process. The Mount Lyell Company estimate that hey can save .£20,000 yearly by adopting aa improved smelting process, which will dispense with coke. A Brilliant Meteor. Adelaide, Nov. £7 A brilliant globular fireball, tho size of the sun, was seen in the town and couniry, which lit up everything for a quarter cf a mile round.

The Australian Drought.

■REMEDIAL PROPOSALS.

Eeceived Nov. 27, 10 a.m. Sydney, Nov. 27 The Premier, at a late hour, announced to the Assembly the decision of the Con ference with the heads of the Opposition Labour party with respect to affording relief to sufferers by the drought. The Confer ence decided that the Government should take immediate action to relieve authenti cated cases of distress, by pushing on public works in the stricken districts and extend ing the advances to Settlers Act, so as to empower the Board to make advances up to .£1530; the distribution of seed wheat, and the suspension of instalments of the rents of Crown lands; asking the Federal Govern ment to suspend the duties, on breadstuffs and fodder for twelve months; continuing the starving stock railway rates, and unre mittingly pushing on water conservation in the droughted areas.

Sir E. Barton, interviewed, said that so far as the constitutional aspect was con cerned, he would undertake that under the dire circumstances, in case of any refund of duties being made by the Stites, not a whisper of objection would coma from the Commonwealth Government.

Pacific Cable Rates.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov. 24

On the opening of the pacific cable on the Bth December, the rates per word on ordinary cablegrams via the Pacific will be Great Britain 33, now 3s 4d ; France, Ger many, Belgium, Holland 3s Gd, now 3s 4d; Canada, including all British North Ame rica, 2s 4d, now from 4s 4d to 6s (id ; United States 2s 5d to 2s Bd, now 4s 4d to 5s lid.

The Premier.- During his recent visit to Ashburton Mr Seddon was photographed at the studio of Mr Mitchell, Burnett Street. We have seen one of the pictures and think it a remarkably good likeness. Mr Mitchell informs us that there is a great demand for copies.

THE ASHBURTON. GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 190 a.



Henry b tephenson Important Auction Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC. ETC. At Mr Henry Stephenson's Salerooms, Ash burton. Saturday, November 29. Also on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes day following". Sale commences at 1.30 p.m. each day. WITHOUT SLIGHTEST RESERVE. HENRY STEPHENSQN has been in structed by The Direct Drapery Importing Company, who purchased a Large Stock of Drapery, Clothing, etc., at Ten Shillings and Threepence in the £, and £850 Worth of this is brought to Ashburton t§ be offered be Public Auction/ and Musif; by Sold Regardless of Cost, Without Reserve. And in Lots to Suit Buyers. The Goods comprise, Sheetings, Calicoes, Galateas, Drills, S.M and H.C Quilts, Table Damask, Table Napkins, Lace Curtains, Hearth 'Rugs, Flannelette, Japanese Silks, Cashmere, French Mer inq, plain and figured < Lustre of every inscription', Setges, Sateen, and all kinds of drpss material, ladies' Under skirts of best linen, Silk Sunshades, children's Overalls, Prints, Cambrics, Fancy Dress and Blouso Muslins, Nain sook, Pique, Collarettes, Hosiery, Shirts, Tweeds, Suits and Trousers, Towls, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Gold Watches, and every description of drapery. HENRY STEPEENSON, 11 249 Auctioneer,



Smoke New Venus



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY SCHOOLS SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP. ENTKTKS clone for t.he nbovo with the Secretary of ih« above S mrts As sociation, on WEDNESDAY, December 3, 1902. The special examination will take place at the High School on December sth and 6th. C. CAMPBELL, Care D. Thomas, II 258 Ifoti Secretary. David Thomas Unique Opportunity for Ashburton, Gigantic Unreserved : AUCTION SALE ; OF iDEAPERT, : CLOTHING-, ETC. TO BE HELD IN D. Thomas' Arcade Auction Room. ONE DAY ONLY. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29th. COMMENCING AT 12 O'CLOCK. nnHE nearest way to a Nation's heart is JL through its Treasury. The nearest way to the hearts of the Ashburton people is through their pockets, and I). Thomas intends upon getting there, under instruc tions from the American Importing Company, of Auckland (who have recently purchased an extensive stock at 10s 9d in the £), will sell at the above place £1200 Worth of £1200 Drapery and Clothing, Regardless of Cost, comprising 1500 yds Silk Mousing, in dress or blouse lengths ; 2isOOyds Dress Serges,assor ted ; 850 yds Suit; Serges; 800 yds Dress Stuffs, assorted; 400 yds fancy Dam asks and Serviettes j 6000 yds pink and cream Flannelette, 3'JJ ladies' Lustre Skirts, plain and fancy; 500 each H.C. and Satin Marcella Quilts, Waakets (Colonial), sheetings, rugs, etc., ladies' and gents' underclothing, rneus' and boys' shirts, tailor-made suits, etc., lace curtains, hearth rugs, enormous assortment; 200 pairs 1.-idieo' fashionable shoes, 455 pairs L idles' Hose, 600 pairs Gents' sox, large assortment of picture and photo frames and alarm clocks, O itlery, fancy goods, calicoes, towels, cretonne, tweeds, vicunas, L. and G-. Mackinto-hos—latest styles; watches, carpets, corsets. In fact the rooms are choke-full of many lines. The whole of the Stook to be sold under the hammer without the slightest reserve. Goods on view from 9 a.m. on FRIDAY. 11 255 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Saturday, Decebmer 6th, 1902 MR D. THOMAS, in conjunction with Mr b\ Ferriman, has received in structions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction, as above :— Town Lot 71, containing 37 Perches, front ing on Graham and McMurdo Streets, Tin-' wald, together with comfortable Cottage thereon. Sale at 1.45 p.m. D. THOMAS, 11 262 Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICES. ODDFELLOWS* HALL, Ashburton. Friday, .Dcccmher sth, 190*2. Complimentary Concert to Mr Llewellyn Owen, previous to his departure for Germany. Committee —Mesdames Donald McLean, Denshire, and A. Dee; Messrs J. Snodgrass, J. Gillies, J. Dawson and F. Curtis. Musical Director— Mr J. Gillies. Tre isurer —Mr J. Coath. HORACE A. GATES,) Joint' E. MANCHESTER, J Secretaries Tickets (reserved) 3s,second 2s, back Is. Box plan at H. M. Jones', East Street. 11 265 WANTED KNOWN. "PASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always opßn for inspection to the public." JOHN OLSEtf. ANAMA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the provisions of "The Public Works Act, 1894/,' that the above Road Board proposes to execute a certain Public Work, to wit, the construction of a Road' in the Anama Road' District, and for this purpose the lands described in the schedule hereto are required to be taken ; and that a plan showing the said lands, together with the names of the owners and occupiers of such lands, so far as they can be ascer tained, has been deposited at the Anama Homestead, Anama, and is now open for inspection. All persons affected are required to set forth in writing any well grounded obj ac tions to the execution of the said works, or the taking of the said lands, and to send ; such writing within forty days from the 27th day of November, 1902, being the date of the first publication of this notice, to the said Road Board at its office, Anama Home stead. SCHEDULE. o .31 •il 'i ■*2 3 eg 173 ■*; <B . <B . s |°1 «j cm <N l""1 CO 1""1 O o! loj ."§• *s| 'si 1 I's I*l 02 CO ' —' « . i■ 1 ~ § £ s ft s It IPf .9-- <!«. <^ it si §§ a .sp* % ■ < wot W. NOSWORTHY, Chairman. Anania, 21st November, 1902. 11 266 WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellok's, ! ■ Zealandia Bppt Store j



, Fr edlander Eros. Ltd "hobse^fair. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903/ ' OUR NEXT HOH>K FAIR , Will [be (held on the above date, ; for which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS Ltd! R. FKIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. U- E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED -One hundred Tons of Oat ■ Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street, at low T*PYlf*fl 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of Mr and Mrs William Prebble are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Lyra Flohenck, will move from their residence, Wheatstone, on FRIDAY, the 28th inst., at 1.30 p.m. for the Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11 257 Undertakers. I PUBLIC NOTICES. The Electors of the Ash bur ton Electorate Ladies and Gentlemen,— I return my sincere thanks to those who remained faithful to me and recorded their votes od my behalf. At the same time I wish to thank all for the kindness which was extended to me during my candidature, and trust that on a future occasion you I will have sufficient confidence in me to consider me worthy of your suffrages.—l am, etc., Yours very faithfully, William Brock November 26, IGO2 11 254 : NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now .using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in full supply, Is Cd for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s* each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. SrARKr/ET Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest irnprove inpnts, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Babies.— Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Farmer and Cattle Owner. — We have a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we shall have, by ss. Wai mate, now in port, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co,, Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coming Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have our attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots for BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Ladies and Cnildren.B'' Sunshades, all oolors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, mado in 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 CARDS. To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xmas Suit, made to measure, we will please you. Also on hand—A new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Suits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well at under Wholesale cost, as we (as pre-j 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. t-rsolje New Venus



Tendars TKNDERS npENDER^ iire invited for the erection of & a Fence round P. and D. Duncan's Section, Wills Street. Speeificatinuscau be •-ten at their office, Ashburton. Tenders close SATURDAY, 29ih Nov. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 11 259 MOUNT SOVIET*3 SPOUTS. mENDEHH, addressed to the Secretary, J_ \vi!l l)o received up to SATURDAY, November 29tli, at 8 p.m., f"r the right of i Publican'!- and IM'reshuient l.ooths at the Mount Seiners .'-'ports. All particulars on application (o thw .- ocrctary. Next Oomniilteo Meeting 1 will be hold on November 29th, when all members are requested to attend. W. J. BENNETT, 11 193 Hon. Sec, Wa nt e±. WANTED, for Respectable Young Man — Employment, town or country ; can plough, and thoroughly understands farm ing.—Apply It. Alcorn. 11 260 WANTED— To Let, a Small Paddock at irampstcad.—A pply to Me Purn ell, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. 1! 267 WANTED Known — Savoy Cabbage Plants now ready; also Tomato Plants. —G. and 0. Clark, Ashburton Nursery. H 227 FRESH Whitebait; also Fresh Crayfish, and all kinds of Fresh Fish at—J. H. .1 kwitt's, Telephone 115 i EY~IiAEDLEY BROS, for up-to-date i Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (112lbs); Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples l\ inch, 3d per xh, or 51b a Is ; Raw Linseed Oil 22s Od per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcheb Bros., Cash Sapply Stores. WANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s Gd per dozen ; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce Od per bottle, or 5s 6d 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 Gs 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. TTMITATED by some, surpassed by none—• JL J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs" Raisins for Ls, 3 Bottles Sauce ls, 3 Tins Sardines ls, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch ls, 3 Boxes IXL Soap ls, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour ls, ClbsSago Is, Gibs Tapioca Is, Gibs Pearl Barley ls, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Eaisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricot?, and Pears, 2^lb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton. 2 LB Jars Raspberry Jam ls 4d; lib Jais Raspberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per dozen by case; Layer Figs 8d per lb, or 4lb box ls lid; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb; Finest Dates, Gd per lb, or 1-Jlb cartoons; Dessert Dates Helper box; good Stewing Prunes Gd per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7£d per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOd per lb, or by box 8-_d, at Flet cher Bitos.' Cash Supply Stores. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s Gd each, Cartridges from ls Gd per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, ut John Orr & Co. FOE SALE-Fowl Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and lgd for 100 yard lots.—Hauclet Bros. 10 101 i]U.-jL\t]:;Sß XOTLfiES. MITCHEU-, PHGTOCHIAPHEII, BanuS!; St i I~NVITES the residents of Ashburton and JL the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasingl demand for.a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate prico I have decided to supply for a £short period i dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 255 To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. • Ju. HXfjnbraj PAINTER, of Tancrod Street, TTT"AS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Exp, GO "TO. G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally 1 ""'"' dealt with.



I Wanted, WANTED— Strong Lad (16), for Repair Shop.—Oates, Lowry & Co. 1' 204 . WANTED— An Improver, also an Ap prentice to the dressmaking. Apply to Misses Cameron and Mcßae, Wills Street, next Oddfellows' Hall. 11 263 f" OST or stolen from the Arcade on JU Saturday night, Nov. 23rd, Gent's. Bicycle, Eclipse No. 3386. Anyone giving information that will lead to recovery of same will be rewarded. 11 251 WANTED— 100 Cyclists to buy our Chime Bells from Is each. Ecr.iPSK Cycle Co. BOYS' Own Annual, Chums, Ho Peep, (new volumes) ; Temporal Power, The Highway of Fate, Saveta the Fearless, Paul Kelver, The Branded Prince, A Prince of good Fellows, For a young Queen's bright. Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and JKeward Books landing from London— Poets, Bibles, Prayer | and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods.—H. M. Jones. SHEEP SHIOAES! ! 3s 6d per pair 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. FIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Eudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 1 Os. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Ore, & Co. SHEFFIELD Cutlery and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are sel'ing them at wholesale prices.—Cakson and Co., Tuncred Street. ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that. counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now and come along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Tubnee, Outfitters -| 4^^\/^ POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai il/Uvl sins Cd per lb, or 121bs for 5s 6d ; Finest New Currants 5d per lb, or 4d per lb by case ; Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, or 121bs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin; loz bottlea Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, or 4s per dozen; 2^oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s Gd per dozen; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen at Fletcheb Bros.* Cash Supply Stores. REASONABLE Lines 2£lb tins Canadian k3 Tomatoes lOd, 2^lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2|lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Cabson and Co.'s. raiYRE Cover?, six months guarantee, only 15s, at the Eclipse Cycle Company, Tancred Street. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Tukner, The Drapers. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Gbant and Mooke. ~O OLLER Chains from 7s 6d each at the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street, Ash burton. A NlßßLE.—Bought at a sacii'ce and now clearing at 5s in the =6 off the regular prices, lien's Tweed Trousers 0s i lid, Ss (id, 1)3 lid, lOs'9d, llsCd, 12s Gd. j Also 52 pairs of fancy worsted Trousers 9s lid and 10s Gd, usually l"s 9d and ISs; men's Colonial suits from 21s. Our Oamaru tweed suits at- 37s Cd and superior .Serge (guaranteed Indigo dye) at 39s 6d are real eye openers. See them at K. Gibbabd's, Tanci-ed Street, opposite Arcnde. FISHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—HiRDLEY BEOS. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Gbant and Moore's. TO OWNERS OF PHONOGRAPHS OR GEAPHOPHONES. WE have just unpacked 200 of the New Moulded Columbia Records. A very fine selection, astonishingly loud and clear. Come early and get a good pick. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. A VERY Special Line in La.dies Cashmere Hpse. }50 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blou,sings, 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 youv 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 niuepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ocr and Co. 4 NOTHER shipment of Japanese China j J\. Cups and Saucers to hand. We are ! clearing them as before at 6s per dp?en, j Call early at Carson an,d Cq'-s. ' i -JTIQR Men's Wear-—Summer is coining JP Fuji range oi Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— j Grant and Mooke. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s.—Habdlet Bros. KEROSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s per case. 251bs Oatmeal 4s. S.ngo< Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2& per lb. New Christmas Fruits, attd; new season's Teas just landed, ai; Carson . and Co.'s, Tancre4 street, -ffTIREE Wheels and Coaster Brakes from 25s at the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street Ashburton. EOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardle'y Bros. T7ILECTORS should noi fail t<Tsee the JuJ special lilies, just to hand iv Quilts Tapestry, Table Covers, Lace Curtains, Art Muslins, Cretonnes, Delaines, Prints, eto. at theJßeady Money Shop, Tancred Street WANTED KNOWN : Fine lot of Ladies Umbrellas (English samples, no two alike) Is lid to 9s i Id, just one third less than regular prices. Ladies' Under Vests Gd, Cashmere Hose Is, ]s 3d, Is 6d. Special purchase of Duchess Sets, Toilet Mats, Brush and Comb Bags^ Night Dress Cases, choice goods, and exceptional value. Washing Delaines sd, usually 7-id. For rock bottom value all round-, try the R^ady Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite 1 Arcide. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Cabson and Co, Sole Agents,



FLETCHER BROS. _____ YOU CAN BUY AT FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pom:d, lid. Vegetable Seeds that will grow .. ... 3d per paoket g s 6d dozen Sheep Shear* 8.8 A. and'lTT..S 3s 3d per pair, 3<ss per doam Eogf Barb Wire, best quality ... .. 15s per cwfc No. 8 and 9 Steel Fencing Wire .. ... g s 9<lp ercw t Kaw Linseed Oil 22s (!d per drum StopOif 23s rd per .drum-... • Manuel Seed-Mammoth Long Red, Orange Globe, Yel'low^GlobeWOd velll? Gorse Seed 2s 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb *^ , Brown Spanish Onion Seed 6s 6d per lb. Lawn Grass Seed Is 3d per lb ; FLETCHER B!i()S> ;■ 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 hieh valued at £6 10s. 6 ' Second jrize—l4 Carrot Boiled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £4 10g Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at £S 10s Also Jnumerous other Prizes. ALMONDS- ~j Capered and ~ ~ Ts" Jordan 22' nrs v Powd^, C and B, ..[ Oil £?™ an f 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 fSeii I,? in&nen ... ... ... 010 Best Eoller, 251b 3 fi ° 6 "J™ ::: ••• 6 3 Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 " 2COlb ii" '« o f£»S::: ::: ::: IS ir^l^t^fe^"- Citric, crystal . 3 6 Barley, per lb ... 0 2 Citric, Nelson s packets ... ... 0 3& DT?ttph vw-rrTwe- t& ct ■ V Anpfif Afia— U- FRUTIS—New Season's ANCHOVY PAST*)- SewfSSs Z -°0 f S n a s ndß' "H New Muscatels, Bd, Is and 111 tTlum ::: ° 0 I ftanchHu^^ 010 PcT L! T~ 0 2 P^fed^ - - !-'| i Robinson's 0 9 _££>„ 1,1 BAKING POWDER- ffies " "v - '" 210 Edmonds' s£dandll "" "'% SlS^ 3 6dpercwt::: 0 h ao^"^s&i*-™ Ricketts" ' 0101 Treacle '21b Tin 6d, 41b tin ls,7ib ScS'bag ::: ::: :::° G \V hops^T3^** 8""? S "Sitog ::: ::: ::: ol^ =v Xckiead- ° 6 PI ™EES~ •VT- 1 n r\ AI4IUS ... - ft A £S*J B • J J 250 Vestas ... #" ?: , Zebra^ ... ... ... 0 9 1000 Vestas "*' 410 SttS'poHr-lzebraandEQameliao 0 5 • f""" •" ° 2 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 SusllrT^ "* "' °7* Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 t> <? v iIK i q/i jtl «'; a FOEAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose '* ?*J Krdseed- Mustard Seed", 3d per oz) per lb Z 2 0 C,Sv 0 - Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 8 Spe y ::: ::. ::: Sj ■M^»tedßpmis fP « ! g»iu» .... *• Miclustic'soda, nb" ::: 2 * iwSr •■ • -• j8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 U,^i?li T — - ° 8 Egg Preservative- i 01-fe S 9-ik t*'" "' °10 Norton's 1 9. i O^MLAL-Solb- Bags .....40 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 JJf in-». Per bag . ... .'.- 1 2 Essences- Or_ '"" ' "' ' "' V ° C. and B— Lemon, A'- irur on w ,i "■' A' «, monds, RataSa, Vanilla, Ot- •-' , - iv U; aV f* v* •■' ° S chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, rtJ s- and ... 011 and Ginger, loz bottles ... • 0 9 V' f ■ '" '" 2 6 Colonial—Lemon, Ahnonds, Coclii- Aueiiucle . i#> x g neal, Ratifia, VaniUa, etc., loz O^tor Norton ssd and ... 010 bottles ... ... 0 5 p^l^ - ... 0 2 Extract of Beef—. m, » ."^ J - I .V — ° 6 Liebi g 's2ozls9d,4oz 3 0 ?^e IWer Goddard's ...... 1" 8 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s 6 0 L°f l n*° c. "• , - »• 0 8 Gear Co 13 latent Medicines—Pills.- EXTRACT OP'SOAP— "" Holioway's and Cockle's ... 1 ..-§ ' Hudson's 141b boxes 510 S6^ 1?- Ba? dJeigel's.. .... 1 a Hudson's 9 packets for 1 0 ? r: W£***£ nk llla • 2 9 EPSOM SALTS— lam Killer 2s 4dand ... , .:.. 1 3, 'Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 kiegels Syrup Is 6d and ... 2 9 i 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 | teeJ man a Powders • ; ... l a EMERY CLOTH, sheet l*d, doz 1 3 | cofct s Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4.0 FLY PAPEB3- Saxsapanlla ....... 4-3 Mathers doz ... ... 06 ... . ... 14 Tanglefoot, doz 0 9 amin(}nai - " : ... 1 fc Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 .? ,? - — ? 8 Preserved* Fish- gllc Bean\ _ - V 13 Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 v^T 1?^ o ,?* "* - J 6 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 010 xt™tofMalt ... ... 2 6 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 nos I F\mt^ lt - -2 9 Sardines-Best quality ... 1 0 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... 1 4 Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 LungPreseryer Is and ... i U Gkwd,large 0 8 *ris£ Mo??« la, an^ V " --1 10 Good smlll ... 0 4 Embro^ion-la 4d and ... 211 Smoked, large ... 1 0 CuUoura soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 Herx'ings, fresh T.. ... 0 7 S Pllls 2 11 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 t» t^T ; Herrin|s in Tomato Sauce ... 010 wf, ' '" ;— 1 4 Salt Hearings. 7 *or 1 0 J hol\ B% c\ - -. 1 3 Ked Herrings, 8 for 1 0 £«"""!««* ... - ... 1 4 Bloaters ... 010 per oz. 3d, per botUe ... 0 6 Haddocks 0 10 Ji" , 0 3 ivrniiftf n >i k<->A.f—loilet Sjatera "' '" 0 8 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 S ViTji-vT-Po' *■' • Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 rnWnl o"^ Glycerine, lib bars,each ■ ... 0 8 Fluted Wax 0G 1 Glyccnue, ilb bars, each ■ ... 0 4 Price's National Sperms" ... 0 7 Pears> Tablets each ... 0 6 London Wax ... ... 0 7 " A .», „,, , ... -peraoz ..._ 5 S Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 r», As^ d Tablete 4in box ....10 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Caivert s Carboho Tablets ... 0 3 'Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box... 010 „. » . P™ldy Heat, p bat O : 8 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 G'ycenne and Cucumber per.tablet 06' Carriage Candles, B's 10's, Price's... 0 10 per tablet- ... 1 4 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 BuW-milk Box,3tabs ... Oil - CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 Margison, 3 tablets m box ... 10 CARBONASE OP SODA ... 0 3 T \ n* c™e ™ f ?wd^" • ... 0 8 CORNFLOUR— - *»k. IJd, 6a ana 2 6 Brown's ... ... ... 03| 1,,, m. , , - '' - Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 1^ Ims, assorted ... ...-0 5 Pollard's 0 H " " Per doz -" • — 4 3' MaTzla Duryeas' .V.' 08 . ™ 'Tins Baspbeny ... ... 0 6 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 14 Jelson Jams 3 tins for :.. ,1 0 CLOTHES'LINEsf 40ft ... 1 0 Jars Raspberry . ... 1 4 roue sdand SO 6 23b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 Candied Peel-" 21b Jars Black Currafflt " - 1 * Lemon 0 7 21b Jars Strawberry ... 1 6 cSn '" '" "' 1 4 21b Jars Plum, and Bainson- . ... 1 8 Mixed, lemon/orange, and citron"; 0 8 21b Jars Gooseberry ... .... 1 2 Cocoanut ,dessicated ... 0 6! 21b Jars Greengage . ... 1 8 COFFEE-Blended and Ground ~ JeUy Powders, assorted ... O 6 on the premises. ftfcv^ hard.- -. "' 2 ° Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 v KtK°bLNE, per tin-4s, case ... 8 0 Fine Coffee... ... ... 1 6 Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 3 6 Goodcos*c 1 4 sir? - - ; j Pro Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 J^Eft?*, A "' - ° n ? Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LENTILS ... ... 0 3| Cocoa—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook's ilb ... ... 0 9 « Powder ... ... 2 0 £lb ... ... 1 6 Lard ... - ... ... 0 7 " lib ".'.'. ".' 210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Bensdorp's £lb ... ,„ Oil Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 Q £lb ... ..... 1 9 MACARONI ... ... q- ! Van Houten's, }ib ... .... Oil Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass ' ilb, ... "• 1 9 jars2lb Is 9d, lib ...0 10 lib ... ... 8 3 Tobacco- Fry's ilb ... 0 4| Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 >?, »> lb ... 0 8^ „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 *» » llb ... 1 4^ }j Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 3 YUCocoa9dand ... ... 1 1 a) Golden Eagle,per stick lid 6 0 CHOCOLATE— and Js 4d, per lb . ..6 0 Fry's 41b ... ... ... 0 5 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 Q Rountree's, ilb ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick 10d,pf* lb ... 5 $ COD LIVER OIL- Harlequin, per stick bd, per lb 63 5 0 Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues—- "" Small ... X ... 1 2 Sheep, Is 2d and ... 2 2 Hansen's • ... ... ... . 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and '" 4 3. CONDY'S. FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 10? Cayra^ays ... .... 0 8 Tumeric,per oz - .. ... 0 '..$., FLETCEER BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashlmiton. and High street^ Christchurch. "[