THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

United Pfeig Association—By EleoUio Telegraph— Copyright

Received Jan 3, 10 30 a m Vienna, Jan 2 BfKordan, a leading litetatt-nr in the Vienna newspaper, the Neufri Press, in the course of an at tide saya the tremen dons exertions in the Tranavaal have strengthened Britain's position, and her historical and racial ties uniting Canada, .Australia, and Bdcain in a stronger bood of onion than any constitution or material lolaenos, Beoaived January 3, 10 30 a no HOUSES WRECKED BY STRIKERS London, Jan 9 Troops have been sent to Bdtheseda, in Wales, where strikers in Lord Penrlyn'ts qcarriea wrecked several houses. MORE INFLAMMATORY SPEECHES Mr John Redmond, speaking at SHgo, advised Lord Rosebery to lead the ragged regiment of Imperialist Unionists to his earap s leaving the Radicals to act with the Irish. The United Irish League possessed greater power than either the onca power ful Land or National League. If Mr Wyndham tried coercion, the lasib vestige of landlordism in Ireland would be swept; away.

Lord Rosebery.

Unified Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright {Received January 3, 952 a m) London, Jan 2 Load Rosebery has published his Chesterfield speech in pamphlet form, In the preface, which is heeded •' Natio nal Policy,' he cays that the policy has large need for general approval, but political opinion must be organised, political energy mußt work and en tree eh. He says, * I want eotne spade work on behalf of my policy, otherwise the wave of adhesion which it received will be lost in space. j

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright (Received January 5, 1016 am) PAY OF CONTINGENTS. Sydney, Jan 8 The Cabinet has finally decided not to pay the second end subsequent Con tingents both Imperial and Colonial rates. The men are equally determined fco teat matter in the Courts HORRIBLE MURDEE Adelaide, Jan 3 A mysterious tragedy has taken piece at Oowitta. In the middle of the sight a man entered the room of two sisters, named Schippan, who were Bleeping* The elder escaped, and when aha returned with assistance, she fount! Bertha, aged fourteen, dead, with a terrible gash In her throat. The assailant had gone. The parents of the girls were away on a visit j IRISH DEMANDS Perth, Jan 3 William O'Brien received an enthu siastic welcome. Speaking of the aims | of the Irish party ia the Commons, he laid he was not going to say the people •woald be satisfied with the Home rule of Mr Gladstone, They might; want roorp. They would not be satisfied till they saw Government purchasing the rich land in the centre or Ireland for the settlement by the sturdy peasant yeomanry

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Foe Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

- New Plymouth January 3 At the Educational Institute the President) in hia address spoke In oongrabuiatory tertna oq the p%esk)g of the Teachers Salaries Ao\ and poioied out themeceemty for amen^iagtl c modus pperandi of appointing and promoting teachers on the lines of the Victorian system. This morning's cession was taken up with a dJEcaaeion on a superannuation scheme.

Wellington, January 5 San Francisco papeis Jo hand by the last m&H, eader date Portland Oregon, December 4, ga?e a circumstantial account of the foundering of tbo British chip Nelaotsi (Captain Perriatn) with all hands, off the Oioabh of the Columbia River in a gale OQ the night of the 3rd Deoensbsr. The vessel w»i placed oa§the overdue lint, and a relaenraace of 40 per oen'o quoted led to no speculation, On (Thursday Deoem* bar sth, the 8m Francisco Ckrmtele ffjoslved an Intimation from Port Towns' and that) the Nelson had passed there In tow, aad the Dame was at enoe removed , from fchfl overdue Ihfc. The Nelson Is a well known trades 1 in New Zsalnod, under her popular Captain Perriam. Ohristohuroh, January 3 A young mm wan found in the tunnel yantorday morning in a daz°d oocdftiorj, and takes* to the Lyttel6on casual ward, where he •till remalna in » fjemi-oonscioua otate, It is baiieved that he fell off tho last train on Wedaesday night. It is understood that his Bams is Murphy; that he is a returned fcooper, and had been accepted for service in the Eighth Contingent. An old man named Valentine Kieeanowski a Pole, was oharged at the Magistrate's OoarJ) tills morning with wilfully setting Ore to hia house, ear'y on Boxing moroiog at Marshlands. Acouaed and famJy were '■ livlog OQ bad! terms, and noli long ago the family made an unsuccessful attempt to get the old man committed to a iuoatio asylum. Accused wan committed for trial Greymouth, January 3 Rev, Q H Gray died cud Jenly early this tporaiog, He had been in failing health for tjome time, and bad a Budden attack last might of angina pectoris. Death was oauaed from failure of the hnarb'e action. He was !sgod §0 years, and leaves a family of thirteen, all grown up, He intended retiring from ■active «§rHOB afcer the conference Its April. Profound sympathy la felt for the Widow and family:

The Eighth Contingent.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Taiegraph

Palmersioh North, J m 3 lha Palmerson eoionof 20 men of the Eighth CcnMpgent, Itft for Wellington to day. They were acoorded a public send off amdl m farewell speech was made by the Mayor,

Invercargiu, Jan 3 The Southland sco ion of tho Eighth Contingent left for too North today. They were accorded a public send off, at whioh addrease< wera given by Sir J G Ward and Hou W O Waiker. Sir J G Ward a id 1 hone opposed to the Bending of the Eighth Contingent were enemies of the Empire

More Earthquakes at Cheviot.

United Press Association—By Elect-io Telegraph

Chbistohurch, January 3 B«ivere Bhooks of earthquakes occurred at Cheviot at 226 this morningl, amongafc them one of the biggeet since the first disturbance. Ib was accompanied by a land booming, which was kept up for some time, inter* eperi'ed with light shocks and tremors. Beyond alight damage to brickwork, nothing serious ia reported. Disappointment la felt by the settlers at the recurrenoe, bufc there is do panic.

Wf&ungton, January 3 Tho Postmaster at Cheviot wires that a violent shook of earthquake occurred at 2 26 this morning, preceded by tremendous boominga, and followed by ligl t shocks.

LATEST CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Jan 3, 2pm Melbourne Jan 3 A hob northerly breeza ia blowing. At 12.18, the Australian's score stood at 318 for 9 wioliets; Duff not out 80, Armstrong cob out 28.

New Year Greetings in Europe.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Paris, Jan 2 The Ca »r in bis own and the Cz*rlaa's names, seadia? New Year greetings to France, expressed their best wishes for France and President Loobet. He added; 'Amongst the pkiaeantest memories of the year was our visit) to that beautiful coun'ry. Oar friend' and ally is particularly dear to up,' President Loubet Bent an appreciative reply. Ho afterwards held & reception of foreign diplomats. The Papal Nuncio, as atnior diplomat, praised Franoe's lofty ideal throughout tho Chinese crnie. President Loubet 9 returnint* thanks, Said that the out* look wns one of general agreement among the Powers. Some were strengthening the ties of alliance and friendship.

General Andre Freoob, Minister of War, an \ G'ueral Kuropvkin, Rmaian Miaiser of Wai, exchanged greetings. M, Eiarrer?, Ita'im Minister to iVance, in tho course of an official reception nt the Italian Embasey, Bald there was do longer any Mediterranean question between France and Italy; He predicted a fruitful era of mutual fntterni'y and peace.

News in Brief.

Dr Leg^att, who had resided at Nelson for many years, died yesterday. The Aohburtou Drapery Company, who announce a special sale of Print?, Muslinx, and Draaa Gaods } are quoting Eomo very tempting lines.

The Ariadne wreck case will be proceeded with in the Christoburoh Supreme Oourb od the 13bh iosfc.

A telegram from Nelson states that the raspberry crop in Mofu:kfc i 3 estimated at botweeti 400 and 500 ton?>

Farmers from JSew Zealand have been looking out for land in the Degilbo district Queensland.

The Hon G F Rfcbardeon will be New 2 jalandi's delegate at the Science Associa tion Meeting In Hobar^. Ha will also attend the conference of Colonial Surveyors in Melbourne.

Teud(T3 are invited for driving a tunnel, 150 feet drive, 6 feet high, and 6 feeb wide, to ba timbered where required. Tenderers will be shown the work on applying to Mr William Harris, Mt Somers. Tenders close with Messrs John Orr &Co on Saturday, January Ilth, at 10 a m.

Dairying—The large sum of £2300 was paid away for milk by the Crown Dairy Company in the Woodville district for the month of November, s&ys the Dinnevirke Advocate. One settler cloee to Woodvillo started the month of November with thirteen milking sows, and finished the month with twenty «on«>, and his cheque lor the month was between £31 and £32. Thh £'trawberry Sbason—The straw berry eeasoo in the Waimate district Is just about over, only a few pounds going away now. Tibia year, though a great quantity of fruit wati sent away, it did not nearly reach 4ho total of other years, The raspberiy crop is ia good order this year, and considerable quantities go each day by rait. Messrs Fletcher Bros »re givingsevenpenca par dozen for freah egga ia any quantity until farther notices

Tffß ASHBURTOi* @OA£DIAN • FKXDAY, JANUARY 3, 19(2,



BUSINESS NOTICES T HAVE FOR SALE — The Lfttoafa and Moist Op to d&te Farm Mnohieery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DBILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an aotral Field Trial. Light draught; combined with sttength, a perfeot power, and a trial given, Inapeofcion invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER - AND BINDER The simplest, strongest Ught draught), will cut and tie any crop. Most up to date in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs makes it tbe implest and best oattiDg machine made. HA? RAKE—lnspect Hay Bake for strength THR ROTARY DISC RIDOER This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and does ite work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip grower?. Ploughs, Harrows, Sprlngtlned Cultiva' tors, and all kigds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent) for South laud Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Eequlsltes—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Ohainlesa Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest rnnuing machine ia the market once ridden*, aiwaj• ridded, InepecliOD Invited _ District Agent Colonial Mubml Life Association j Fire and Marine Inaur&nao effected FOR IFa L E . Some Good FARMS, from 59 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4$ per cecfc For particulars apply ' W. STONYEE, ARCADE Matsblnfiry, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate | and OommienlGQ Agent 9 243,



HOW TO AVOID TEOOTLK. Kow is the time to provide yourself and family frith & bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It Is almost certain to be needed before the rammer la over, and If procured now may save you % trip to the town in the night or In yow busiest season. It is everywhere admitted to be the woat successful medi cine in see for bowel complaints, both for Cihildieni and adults. Mo family can afortj to be without It. For sale by Aahburtmi Dirqg CJq, A OTRB FOR BtJMMBB COMPLAINT, Summer complaint is vinoaaally preva lemfe among children this aesßon. A we-11 developed aase in the writer's family was easedksb week by tha timely use of. Ohamberkia's Colic Oholera, and Remedy ■—one of the best patent medicines mana-. factored aad whioh is always kept on hand ab the home of ye scribe. This Is not Intended ac a free puff for the company, vho do not advertise with us, bub to benefit little sufferers who may not be within eaßy access of a physician. No family should be without a bottle of thin medicine in the liousb, especially in fnmefier time.—Lansing, lowa, USA, Journal Wot sale by Adhburtan Drag Company. ' ' !



Tenders, TO MINERS ! mENDERB sro invited for d.lying a' A Tunne'• l£o b rtiive, !o ba 6fo hlt,h and 6fb wi(l<*, und lo ba tirr.herrd where required, Iq ending Tendereis will bs shown : the work by spp'yi g en tha grounii to J I William Harbis, Mount Somera. I Traders to bo aen to Messrs Johnorr& 00., by SATURDAY, January 11th, fit 110 mm 118 PUBLIC NOTICES STBAYED or Stolen from MayQeld— Chestnut Gelding, white star on fore head, shod all round, Anyone giving infor mation of his whereabouts to A Wilson or J CCBACK will be rewarded. Anyone do* taioing game after this date will be i prosecuted 12 228 ~dim read this " AND THEN FORGET IT GREAT LETTER DAY. FTIHE Polytechnic Drapery Company has X purchased tbe entire atook of Mb E, Gibbard's, Tanored Soreeb, for cash, end intend to eel! it for what it will bring. Having lar^e consignments coming from Eng 'and, tmi very little room, we will mike prices blush ab their own cheapness. Prices completely upset ! A Sale prolific with price surprises! A carnival of cut prloeß ! ! i Liok here ! Auot-on prices without the auction! Linen Faced Paper Collars 2i 9J d z boxes Men's Brncea, Hate, Ties, and Sox, all at 6d Gents' 351 Tweed Suits for 21s 6& Fancy Pinafore Mus'-in, 2a lid df z Standard Prints, 3s ll>i df z Pink Twili flannelette, 3s lid dog Sootoh Cotton Shirting, 4s lid doss White Linen Handkerchiefs, Is 6<J iutf dez 4s 6d Men's Pelt Hats for la lid Biaok and oolonred Press Stuff*, Curtains, Calico, Prints, Quiita and Hosiery, all out price markete. In addition lo this the new Manager will give to evory customer spending 5a a pieos of mueio worth 2s?. Thia is a chance in a life time of securiog a good stock of music ABSOLUTELY FOR NOTHING. Remember the address—Late E Gibbard' Tanored Sbreeb, now the POLYTECHNIC. PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Corns and ahare in the spoil. THE SALE IS ON TO-DAY. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Frioftdi of Mr I. W. Tyrrell-Baxter are respectfully informed that the Fnneral of his late bdoved wife, ©abohnb Ellen, will move from hi? residence, Wftfcsnul Enad EasN To-Morrow, SATUR DAY, 4-h inß^., at 2.30>.m, for the Aehbar ton Cemetery. Baker bro c», 1 14 Undertakers DAVID THOMAS AKOADE , ~~ HORSE^ FAIR. FBIDAY, JAN, 10, 1902. MY KEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving ontriee. 12 155 D THOMAS FRIIiiDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATUEmY, ~JAN. 4, 1902 TI/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, -LTjL have received instructions from a client to ceil by Public Auction,— 4 Draught Marea and Geldings from 3 to 6 years, good workers; also several droughts and light horses. Sale at 1 o'clock I 16 R FBIEDLANDER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mb F^A Cooks's Farm of 912 Acres at Mayfield by Aaotlon we are bow prepared to deal pdvateJy for a me, Fall particulars en application to FRIEDLANDER BROB. Ltd. impobtlnF~Soticb. seventh visit TO ASHBURTON or this Polypathio Medical Institute, OHRISTOHUROH FRIDAY Afternoon, January 3rd, 2 p.m until 8 pirn , SATURDAY, 4th, 9 a,m until 1 p.m Consultation free—Moffatt's Hotrl | 12J214 TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, l§o2. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND 00,, Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke'a Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their Intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL» BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twioo the amonot matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 103 6d after publication, 12s 6d; 6 1 E. W._HALL. tEANCRED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio. Mrs Johnston, T> EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelook ..Street, i >



Public Notices. "Impobta¥t ]soticeT~ sevbkth visit TO ASHBURTON OF THE Polypathic Medical Institute, CHRISTOHOROH. FRIDAY Afternoon, Jananry 3rd, 2 p.m uniie 8 p.m SATURDAY, 4th, 9 a,m until 1 p.m Consultation free—Mcffntt's Hotel 12 283 FOR BALE, TQ 741, wi.h T Cottage thereon, •O« oorner of Peter Street and S E Belt ; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable for an implement shed. Apply. W. Page, Bailder. W DONGES HAVELOCK STREET, m BACH SB of Violin, MandolitJ, and Harmony Quarter commences from any date, 1_ MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now jt\. completed with the Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at reduced rates Employees of Members of the aioij Policies may be Issued at cnco. Messes Fbiedlandeb Bsos, Ltd, are the Local Agenta for the Commercial Union ompany, 0 HabdY & Co, Agents at Rikaia. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury District) II 166 N Z Farmers' Union FARMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI DENT INSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faot that the Reduced Rate of Premium is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Office and now that ths Contract is in force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers' Uaion will loyally stand by the agreement entered into. Wo shall be glad o receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Per HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Managing Director. Ashburton, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital One Million Revenue tor 1900-~£878..492 5a lid. A RE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—at the same rate and with the same coccessions individually, &s any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of nil just o!alma effected locally TO FARMERS TYTE may state that the Reduced Rates of Premiums now prevalent on all classes of business are due to the enterprise of the Ocean Accident Corporation, who have been afceadlly bringing down the Rates since they commenced operations fn the colony, and Farmers will find ib to their advantage to call and ieo us before completing business Isewhero. HIOOLL BROS., District Agents NOVELTIES FOR TBE Holiday Season. AT •* The Oorner," MILLINERY-Our MMiaery Depart ment never presented a more pleasing or attractive appearance than at present. Come early and secure the latest productions in Trimmed Hats, Sailors', Sun Hats and Bonneta LADIES' SILK. & COTTON BLOUSES— Style, fit and fiuish is in our ready made Blouses, and can be had all prices from 2s 6d op WHITE & FANCY BKIRTB—A splendid assortment of White Uaderekirt*, Trimmed Lace or Embroidery, also Fancy Silk in all the leading colors. Call and see these wonderful lines LACE TIES, FICHUS, RIBBONS & LACES—We have just opened up a very large shipment of these Goods suitable for Holiday Wear, at very low prices ; call and inspect) HOSIERY & GLOVES In Lace, Silk and Cotton— Special value in Hosiery at Is, Is. 6d, 2b per pair ; Kid Gloves, all shades, from, 2a 66, Everyone should secure a pair of our* 2e 6d Gloves, yeiy reliable DRESS GOODS in Popular Serges, Alpaoae and Fanoy Blacks—New Shades and marked at low figures TO SELL MANCHESTER GOODS in Fancy Prints Mercerised Prints,Fanoy and White Muslins, Drills, Piques, Cretonnes and Art Musliua in endless varieties, best designs* We hold a wonderful stock of CALICO OUR MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is now replete with a very ohoioe selection of Men's and Boy's Suits, neweß& Frame Felt and Straw Hats (specially imported), Ohoioe Shirts, Ties, Underolothing, Sox, eta BOOTB BOOTS Special Shipment of Ladies' Fine American Shoes, also Children's Tan and Blaok Shoes, Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Gents' Boots and Shoes at all prices. Call and inspect before the HOLIDAY SEASON, ;NOnTHGOTE~& HEFFORD 'THE CORNER,'ASHBURTON.



WANTED. : WANTED. YTf ANTED, immediately, Yruth, mus' be able to milk anrl look cftor light horneß. 1 Apply ,TnE NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. 1 17 lOST, on '5 ui-eiJi'.y uft mo n—T«uni» i Shoe. Fiader please return to Mail C ffio ■. I_l9 OASPBERRIBS-Fresh Fruit forwarded X\i to any railway station, in etone Jj.re, in lotß of 301b?, one' upwards, ab fid per lb, carriage paid.—F Feriuman. 113 HOUSE iOL;T- Four Rooms, and ha f acre l&nd ; also Shop and Dwelling of Six Kooms>;-—H. ML. Jones 12 15 WANTED at once — Good Genera! Servant. Apply Mks Albert Boberts, Beach Boad. - 1 12 WA&TKD — A Cook. — Apply IvJbs Lagan, Tinwald Hotel 1 9 FOUND— Young Sheep Dog* Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply R Lowe, Tancred Street. . 1 WANTED, at once—2o,ooo Pairs of Poultry for export.—W Ssonyeb, Arcade 12 217 iOING Sugar 6d, Gocoanut 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2'i, New Jordan Almocda 2* 4i, Muscuela U.~ John Our & Co. WANTED, by 15th January—loo Pairs of Pigeonet—J H jEWiir, Burnett IStreet ; MASON'S Screw Top Fruie Jars— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5j 6d, \ ga.lon 6s 9J, per dezso.— John Ojrk & (jo. mHE ETERNAL CITY, Marie.ta, St JL N»z*rius, Light Flights, Couoc Hanm ba', A Modem Oonirans, By Rock and Pooi, Tales o! a Dying Race, Ihe Crime of the Crystal, Lord Kitchener, The Marquis of Salisbury, Sir Alfred Milner; Splendid variety of Bibles, pocket, teacherr,' and Family Bibles ; The new version Bible, very complete edition; The new Prayer and Hymn Booki H. M. Jones. 170 LLO WING are some] of our Xtnae .Jj Price?, which show that we are not behind the times : 70ib best Jam tiugar 14* 6c!, Eaisins 5Jd, Sultanas 64, d, Currants sd, Peel Bd, Cocoauut 71 per lb, and til other Goods just as cheap at Kkhb Bros, Burnett Streeo PRESERVING PANS ! Preserving Pans Jl Brass and Enamelled, for the Million, at lowest prices; Hat vast i ools of every descr ptioo. Cneapast tihop in Ashburton, at the People's Ironmongor, opposite Arc Ada —6 Mtcddiks T^T fiW LIMES (imported direct) in Bibles, JJS Prayer <»ud Hymn Books, Purses and Fockoo books, Sunday {School Carda and Tickets, Wall Texts, Birthday Books and OiudF s New and Cheap DicuouaFieß, and R aiy Keckooer8 f Weldcn'a Jouroale, Xoibb bivb", Local A^eufc loiKdißOo'u Latest Phono graphs and cew process reo.rda, clear, loud, and ca'.uruh—A TH Williams, East Streeti JAM or Pfesorving Jnrs. If you are waiting any of these, give us a call Maßon'e j*re, pints 4s 9i per dczjn, quarts 5a 63, half gallon 6j 9 i. Mason's improved Quarts 7s, half gallon 3a 6i dcz. Jam or- Jelly Tumblers from 2a 6d per dozaa. Earthenware jars from 3» dtzen,-—Fletohbs Bros Cash Supply Stores, - WANTKD KNOWN-New fruits just arrived, new Currants 4§ i and 5d per lb, new Saltanaa at 6£d, new Valenci *a s^i lb, new seeded raisins (full weight) 7d per lb, new Cooking figs 7 per lb. Finest Uano Sugar 70 b bags 14s 63, 66.b baga 12j, 40ib bags 8a 9J at Fletcher Bros. Oath Gash Supply Stores '\\; AWi'i-,D—All Ladies to tei ths^ Won V f derful PriDba 4| J, Lovely Mus.in 6|d r'j.Pbarob's,Cash Draper MHO ANGLERS—A fresh ooDsiguinent of X. Fishing Goods to hand—Fiiaa, Casts, Wadere, Shurj's Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc, All Anglers' Requisites at Dunediu prices, at Haedley Bros , East Street, Jl 135 WANTED TO SELL-SamplesJTable Uotureß, Mantle Drapes, Etc, Toilet Setfl, Etc, must be sold to make room for the Toys—W HPearob, Cioh D»p r j I7IOR Onristmas—P«ek Frsen's London ; Biscuits in eight, varieties. Swiss Wir.e, * Sms Alcohol.' Auslebrouk's and Oadbury's ChocolatoSj New Curtate, Peel, Almonds, Dates, aad Figs of finest quality*—Carson &Co. WANTED -All Men to see Colonial Tweed Trousers 7a lid, Two Pairs Black Oaahmere Sox for la lid. White Washing Hate li 6dl at Pearce's, Caeh Draper WE Wi^nt Boom, and During this Month are g.ring some Exceptional Bargains ia Drapery and Clothing—W II Peaeob, Corner East and Burnett Street. ' 3LB Sere* Top Jam, Jars, 4s dozen; Enamelled and Braes Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, am? Preserving Sagar; --Carson & Co., Tanored Street mOYS, TOYS—Evory aiticle must be sold X by Xmaa Eve. Bring the Children to Pearchs, Cash Draper MBS .ALCORN is now showing a beautl fui Assortment of New Dress Goods,, Silks, Mnsiine, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery !n Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, t.. ascnes Wools, Transfers, &o, always in stock. 1?OR Best Value in American Glass ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co, Tancred Street W~~ ANTED KNOWN—Th%t J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Qhaiatmas Stock of Boots and Shoes, of beßo quality just arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Court House, Ashburtcn. 11 153 T)ATTY Pan baking powder oontalna a XT patty pan <U each end of tin. FOR WATOHBSf CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATB SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO sfO G. JESSON, Praobinal Wafiobmaker and weUer Burnetb Street, (opposite Bomerßet Hotel) Ashburton. —Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. T> EMEMBER onr Boots and Shoes will -Ll* wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains atMELlOß'sZeahndia Boot fttore. /CURTAINS of Qaality, Style, and Low \J Prioe. Tha sort you want is the best for the money, and that Id our sort* Come and sse at MjXOHBM, & OCURHBB'B



BUSINESS NOTICES ' ■P. 'r stiTror w m " ™»^ GROCEJRCES — FROM -— FLETCHER BROS.. Special Notice to those who buy on credit—Hard Facts for IJard Figures Pay Cash and Save £ £ £ a Year. problem, propoanded by our Price Lbt-ta your head or ml ienoKS&TiS * P o from the prices yon are charged by baying on Credit, and s , e the Pounds you would rave in a year by Purchasing your Groceries from ue * w«u»u ntve LEADERS IN DUE LINE 4jg® IMITATED BUT WOT EQUALLED Like a Oat Watches a Mouse—We watch to give you Lowest Prices and Highest Valnes. It is a mystery to us why eoaie people will go and pay from five to twenty per cent, or la to 4s in the Pouxd more for their Goods to get a miserable time per cent, or lesß than 7|d in the Pound back again at the end of 12 months. The only conclusion wo can come to is that they have not compared Pries" Remember we have no big salaries to pay, make no bad debte, and each article is bought at the lowest bed rock prices for spot Oaeb. « COMPARE oar PRICES with the Prices yoa are paying, FLETCHER BROS, DECEMBER PRIUE LIST Finest Cane Sugar 701b bas? 14s 8d ; 561b bs fl 12 S , 401bs 8s 9d jor £23 per ton ; Brewer*' Crystals (special Preserving Sogar) 2| 1 per Jb, or 70:b bag, 15b 6d. OUR NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS 8d n A Finest Vistczza Currants, per Ib 0 5 Finest New Sultana? nor Ih ft «l Fine New Currants, psr 1b ... OA\ Finest New Valencia^ ncr ih '" nSi Finest New Layer Figs, per 1b ... 0 » Finest New Dal™ pX fb "' ft I Finest New Cooking Figs per 1b 0 7 Finrst New Mnecatele. per 3b "" 1 () Good Old Figs, ajbala, or per per lb 0 4j New deeded KaWns, faH w lht''' 0 ? lib Boxes New Figs,per box' ... 0 8 NcwCalifornfenPmnen ««li ft ft NewSloi'yAlirondP, per 1b ... 1 2 New Mixed Peel, perlb oft New Valci j: a Almonds, per 1b ... 1 6 71b Tins Lt men ' Peel* ocr tin" '" <* a NewJoidanA'mond«,p6rlb- ... 2 4 Good Old Muscatels,'per Ib, 6d"ando 8 Now that fresh Meat is so dear, \> i bEiSONABLE GOODS more economical to use the following— a* «-„,, i, 0 ,,j .  2!b Tins Corn, .d Beef. <rM:«t)P« tin 1 0 nrnX^T '*** ™ 21b Tins Spiced Boef.(Belfast) per tin 1 0 2flb Tins Prep. Apricots, DBP tin ft ft 21b-Tina Corned Motion, per tin... 1 0 2 flb Tins Preo. p£«pp'.f !*^ JJ 2lb Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 J 2ilb Tiua Pres. Peaohes n« tin n I 21b Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 03j 2flb T;n ß P re « IW er^in ft 2 lib Tin* Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 rflb Tina P,£ Ton£t/.7£r tin ft I 2.bTinß Rabbit and Bacon, per .in 1 B Li meJuc ! b«T I 0 3!b Tins Ox Tongues, per tin ... 3 J" Moweratt Li»eJ,W t per bottle'" I 2 lib Tins Can.pP.fc, per tin ... 1J , Parsnian* Lime Juice p"r£ttle H lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 Lemon s ,T " "cc; r DRt«e 0 9 lib Tina Red o4«* Salmon, per tin 0 9 I MuTningS^be ry vinL^ter * ° lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 bottle vinegar, pe* lib Tins Red Scckago Sa!mon,per tin 1 o Raspberry Vinegar (St George) o'er Iqualto Cakal!) bottle . in lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Rai-pborrv Pin P »nn? o f i 'Z» o lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 and I 0 *lb Tins Salmon OutJeta per tin ... 06£ Bowntreea Lemonade Powder Ibottla 0 n llbTm, Fresh Herrings, per tin... 0 7 Herbal Beer extract to ZkTs g T lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle A r lib Tina Herrings in Tomato Sauce *P 1_ ° 7 iiKrp.pe^- tin '*"jn :" <i#i 2 IS or OhrUtchuwh Oatmeal 261b lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 bage3sßi lib'fins Lobster, per tin... ... 010 Whcaf, Mpr] 9 Kij, !,=„.. itbTinPre^e'dW.pertin 010 S^^***& J J fcmoked Sardines, L. ree Ins ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, P(? r tn '"'in a % -«n.l tm, ... o 6 Mailing Food 8. Md laid per tta' Good Sardinee, large tins ... 6 8 Patent Groata & Barle,, pe?"n 0 9 ah Sk a- b, maH BB4dand ? 4f, BeDgert Food, per tin ..." 1 o A berfc Sard.nes larpe tins ... 1 0 Finest White Sago, per Ib '" 0 2 Fuieat Foiled Bacon 7id by roll, Brown's Corn Fiour, per Ib "' ft 2? Perib - - -° 8 Kneat Pearl Tapioca, per Ib '" o J SA¥OES £ ln6st iske Tapioca, per Ib ... 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant #pfnt bottle 08| qSa^oSI B%t* 7 lb *" Sin Mellor's Mild or Piquantlpint bottle 1 ''6 Finest JNo 1 Japan llice "nnr Ih *" no Lea &Perrin'sl pint ... 2 6 Finest Rolled S^ W£n§ la "' i pint bottle ... 14 Split Peas, per lb ft o Worcester pint bottles 3s 9d dcs, r "• — v J or per bottle ... ... 0 4 CONrn?w«wn h/ttt-w Worcester-1 pint bottles 7s 6d dos, _. CUWDENSM> MILK or per bottle ... ... 0 8 J WISS Milkmaid brand, per tin o*7i Oar Own \ pins bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 v"ay s Milk 5 3 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 Golden Vale 3s 9d doz, per tin 0 4 Catsup (Flag brand) 0 10 Anchovy Sauce C &I>£ pint bottles 1 4 ALMONDS, NUTS ETC. JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Sicily Almonds, per lb ... 1 2 21b Jars Plum Jam, pea jasr ... 1 0 Jordan Almonds, per lb '.[', 2 4 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Valencia Almonds, per lb ... 1 0 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d dqz, per tin ... 0 4 *nell A 1 nonds, per lb o 10 21bTins Plum Jam 0 8£ garoelona Nuts psrlb ... ... ft 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... Oil {"«* Wu s. per Ih ... ... 0 lib Tin Raspberry Jam por tin ... 0 6 -N6* WaJuaca, per lb ... ... ft lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 Sib Jars Kelldera Marmalade, per jar 1 9 • —- Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, , CONFECTIONERY assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Conversations by tin 5d per lb ... 0 —o— ?™, toil. Mixtarcß by tin 6d, per lb" "0 6 FLAVOURmO ESSENCES Milk Kisses (delicious) per lb ... 1 0 Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, w^Ti. S* j8? ?*l lb "* •* l ° Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 S°J"2 J? ard Jnjubea per Ib ... I 0 Colonial Essences lot bottlee ... 0 5 i[°J** dJ »ramels P" lb ... I 4 Colonial Essences Ifcabottles ... 07 SS ',f erJ '" „ •» ° U Colonial Essences 2}0 2 bottles ... 0 9 £? ™f Ohooolate 3J i and 7d per cake _^ Irriccess Mixtures per lb ... 0 CANDLES T«e Trade Supplied Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted mrwr,™ ~o~ bythe box 6d, or per lb 0 6* PIOKLUS AND VINEGAR Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Captain White, per bottle ... 2 4 orperlb ... ... ... 0 7 geywood Konnd, per botfcle ... 010 _ Heywood Patent Stopper?, per bottle 1 1 BAKING POWDEa ETC S, eywool Sweefc per bottle 1 4 Edmond's, large tin lOd, fidmond'e, Vlo6 D I B a p r ff,' l( f J« lOi Per bottle« is 6d, 2s small tin 05} P g ETO wn Edmoud's Egg Powder 7d, in tins 1 0 J3'iy' &lv- Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 lfy°a wanting Fencing Wire note „ Tartarlo Acid, per lb ... 110 hes| P. ric, es r" Brnnner Monds Carb. fcoda ... 0 3 ?.\°° m&0«. Fencing, per owb 11 6 (Johnson Best) per ton £11 7 6 FARMERS SUNDRIES G o al'??J ßed.?*r b Wlfe ' P ep cwt 0 15 6 Save money by baying one uf oar «Besfc Enghsh Wire), per ton £15 5 0 thrifty Honse Wife Kerosene Pomps at Is SHEEP SHEARS. andla6d. Thrifty House Wife Pomp 8.8.A. and Union per pair 3 6 saves its cost In a very short time 5 T R , %,'"" V « P»« ... B htt «a WTn balb t0 ba cleared oat at 4s OlLfc, JiiU. p er cwt Draught Castor Oil 168 6d tin, £1 12s 6d Castle Brand fine salt, per cwfc ... 4 3 per case Blm Derweno Potatoes per sack 6 9 Raw L'nseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 Neats Foot Oil, pet ga1.... ... 3 6 NORTON'S EGG PRESERVATIVE Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 J Gal. Tin ß to Preserve 20 doz. per Turpentine, per gal 4 0 tin V 19 Valvoline, 4 gal tin 17 6 4 Gal. Tins to Preserve 200 doz!" Raacile, per lb ... ... 0 4 Der tt n 1A n Nails Slbs Is. per lb 0 3 Vnna   '" "I. , l#> , v Staples, per lb 0 3 E^s »H the year round is the reeolt of Molasses tor cattle, per cwt ... 7 6 usitlg finger's Egg Producer le 9i SCO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from per packet 2s 6d per doz. If you ate wanting any it will pay yon to give as a call 500 Gross Corks from la 3d *>er gross Finest Nelson Hops, per lb^ ... 1 0 Bleached Ginger, per 1b.., ... 1 3 Herbal Beer Is cheap and wholesome ,* CHRISTMAS PRESENTS—We are allowing 10 per oca*. .'diecoiinr, (2s In the £) eff all Plated Ware, Cloaks, Watches, Etc , during December. Al2 months guarantee given with every Clock or Watches Bold. Acsonmia Watchsß, stem wind, 9s 6d each, Water bury Watches, short wind, 10a 6d oaob, Ladies' Watches, 12s 6J. FLETCHER BROS. DASHSUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & WIGH STREET. CHBISTOHUBCH.



BUSINESS NOTICES —^ . . .« .Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT, | 'Year heaKh, Your comfort, I Your appearance Depend largrly on Ihe boots and ihoei you wear. /"vim OHRismaa styles of FOO.Tfai B ; AXE SIMruY PKKFECT,--. Task a Glaisce At rat Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Emprise You. PRINCE Albert Privata Hotel, WiHf Street (near Railway Htatioa and Post Office), Auhburfon. Under New Minage menli. First Olaeß AooommodaUoß for' Boarder*, the Travelling Pubho, and Fami* lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold 8»th«, Tariff moderate. Loose Boles for Hones. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to, —A, H.FJSJLLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 BAKER BROS. Complete IFurmlslilijfgv UNDERTAKERS, J. V. DE BKER WATCHMAKER, JE'WELkEB, ANP OPTICIAN NEW GOODS: V MAS /RESENTS in Great j\. Variety at Prices to suit the times. j ' INSPECTION INVITED. ■•'r All Goods Marked in PUin Figtmi TBOPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made la these Ltnes, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, So. ~ JEWELLERY Made to Order, a Large Stock of Stones to Bslect) from. Old Jewellory. Re-mafle OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasses*, Fr»m«s, L^uees, etc. A Large S-tock Ja«t to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V.DEIiEJEII . Eaei P.trecti, AsbSiartop THE . ■ ■ McCOEMICK ~ STILL LEA pS mHE WINNER OF THE GOIT MEDAL. Ab the Ohrlatchurch Show, THE MoOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK] REAPER & BINDER CARRIED [OFF TEE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Befog B«osivecL Morrow, frassett $ Go. Wills Stbeet, AsHfiusro^'' / M. PRIEST, Manner Fishing' Season, 19014902^X\ HAEDLEY BEOS. AGAIN to the for* with their new IMPORTED STOCK. OF FISHING TACKIB in great variety—Minnowi, Fiies, ttee!?, Linen, Waders, Bods, etc, etc Anglece call ard intpeat •P WE are also prepared to give ectini&tee for Hot) and Cold Water Serviced, Tankti, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Ticware olt every descriptieu hardlFV pos. EAST STKEET, &••• »; COtJCKI, Jeweller, of Tanored Stbem, IB tffering for Christmuß only—Big reducuoDß, almost at c-et Jirioe, in Jewellery, Wat'obe?, Electro Plate, 6to, eaUable for preeentf. The Cheapest Jeweller in Town. All Goods tnw'ked in plain figures. Note addresi—Tanered Street \SHOK that does nob wear well it nob cheap at any price. Our Ladiei Siylish American Shoes, id bkok or tan, bn^oncd or laoad, at 9a 6d, wear Woll, look we'l and fit well f our sswb walking sheen ab 6s 6d *ni 6a BJ.nn manreb. Come and see them, at R Aixjobns* 1149 WANTED every one to try Memok' Zdalandia Boob Store for wonder* ful value. KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain B« liever, 2e cheroUtu and grsoou,*