Magisterial.

ASHBURTON.—THURSDAY

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

CIVIL CASK. D, Thomas v W. R. Hyde, claim £■() Ks. Judgment for plaintiff. AFFILIATION. Marjory McGinn vJ. Quin. This was an affiliation case, in which the plaintiff sought to recover nmiuteimno) t>es on account of a child of which tha defendant was the putative father. Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff and defendant was represented by Mr Donnelly. Plaintiff did not appear, and her mother, who was present, explained that she would rather the case be heard here in preference tp Ohristctrarch, where her daughter was. Mr Donnelly submitted that the case should be dismissed without prejudice, and it could be left open for proceedings to be instituted in Chrißtchurch. With the con sent of Mr Wilding, this course was agreed upon. MAINTENANCE. Jessie Palmer vJ. H. Palmer. Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Cresswell for defendant. In this case the plaintiff", wife of defendant, living apart from her husband, sought to obtain an order compelling him to support her. The plaintiff Jessie Palmer, said that she was married at Mount Somers about a year ago. Lived with her husband about five months. The house was fairly well furnished, the cost partly being defrayed by a person named Hutchison. Her hus band earned 9s a day as a collier, but never gave her any money to keep house upon with the exception of £3, and that was all she received from him. During the five months they lived together they were very unhappy. Her husband struck her on one occasion, and also threatened to cut her throat. She screamed and left the house, but he fetched her back. When witness ieft the house she sat in a gorse fence. Her husband had never found her in clothes. Witness went to her father's home. Re ceived Jil from him for confinement ex penses. Defendant was given to drink, and j was in the employ of Mr Gibson at Mount j Somers. Had no property of her own.

By Mr Cresswell: Her husband was a widower at the time of marriage, and did not know whether he had any property or not. The Cottage belonged to a Mr Currie, where they were living. Ordered supplies for the home while they lived together, and the bills were paid by her husband. The first time defendant struck her was in April, when he was sober. Went away before he Btruck her, but was struck on returning. She received a blow from his open hand. On another occasion there was a quarrel, when witness was struck again, but not knocked down. Left the house by mutual arrangement; and had lived with her father ever since. Eefused to live with him, although repeated requests had been made to do so. Understood that defendant had lost his billet. Did not take any fur niture when she left her home, but subse quently went to the house in company with her sister, and took some things away. Had a number of visitors coming and going to her home, but never complained to them about her husband's treatment.

Ec-examined by Mr Crisp : Would not go back, because her husband was of a jealous nature, nnd hid a violent temper.

To the Bench : His jealousy was the cause of the whole trouble. No single men came near the house. Defendant was al ways accusing her of impropriety, which was not true. No woman could live with him. Was always " falling out" with him; he was continually complaining about the way the house was kept. Euphemia Harvey, mother of plaintiff, gave evidence in support of her daughter, corroborating the latter's version of the whole affair.

Alfred Palmer, the defendant, said that lie was married about a year ago. Never struck his wife or threatened to cut her throat. Lived with his wife till June last. Agreed to his wife leaving for a week, and during that time witness lived at his wife's father's camp. At th 9 expiration of tho week, she refused to come back. Was still anxious that his wife should come back.

To Mr Crisp: Told his wife when he first became acquainted with her that he was a "returned trooper." Was alright when left alone, but got " wild" when people "crossed" him. Was willing to support his wife if she came back, and could make the home comf or bible.

His Worship, after considering the as pects of the case, dismissed it, as the evi dence was noi; sufficient to warrant him in making an order.

Emily Vince vJ. H. Palmer. This was an application by the plaintiff for an order compelling defendant to support his child, the mother of which was dead. The mother of the deceased appeared in support of the application. Mr Cresswell appeared for defendant, and asked by His Worship to Explain the case, did so at length, stating ftiat the child' was the offspring of the defendant's "first wife, who died shortly after its birth. After hearing the mother's evidence, who stated that she did not want to give the child up, but rather the defendant support it. His Worship declined to make any order. A claim: fob commission. Merchants' and Traders' Asssciation and Wni. Stonyer v S.-Brown. In this case, which was a claim for £80, charges for raising a loan of £8000 for defendant, evidence was heard at length, after which judgment was given for £20, plaintiff to pay costs.

A Peculiar Case.

United Press Assooiaiion—By Electric Telegraph Chkistchuech, Dec. 3

A peculiar case was before the Supreme Court in Banco to-day. The Canterbury Auctioneering Company took over the busi ness o£ Beauchamp sand Co., the latter - be ing managing directors in the new Com pany. It was arranged that the book debts of the firm should be taken over by the company at valuation, but the latter was never made. Subsequently the company collected the debts as agents for the late f|rm. '' The partners in it drew Cheques up on the company's account as against the collection, resulting in a debit of .£206 due, by thorn to the company. Before the com^ pany liquidated the managing directors and broker of one carried a resolution against the two outside directors taking over the residue of the book debts, -which are most ly bad, doubtful and contras, at 90 per cent. of their face value, and wiping out their own indebtedness as the original firm to the company. M"r Justice Denniaton held that the resolution must be cancelled, as the parties could not be both sellers and buyers. ..

The Methodist District Synod

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Timarxt, December 3

The Methodist District Synod met in financial session. The chairman (Rev. Lee) made a brief address, and said the spiritual condition of the circuits was satisfactory, the attendance at Sunday schools was less so, but thespiritual results were gratifying. He referred to the diffi culty of finding places for all the married ministers. Various financial reports were received and adopted, andji long discussion took place on 1 the proposal to readjust the boundaries of the northern iural circuits, and finally the question was referred to the united meeting of members quarterly meetings of Kaiappi, Oxford, Papanui and Springßton. Relief from married ministers was granted to Springston andMalvern.lt was resolved to adopt tlib recommendation of; Waimate and grant £40 toward* the maintenance for a nrasioner among the new Crown settlements between Makikihi and Waitaki. The Church properties state ment was received with satisfaction. The report bf the '; Conference ; Committee tja ' Enlarging the work qf laymen ih jjtie 'Conference ':was adopted witn some amendments in the mode bf electing lay representatives. The Rev T. Yen was elected a ministerial representative to the Conference, the Key' J. Ni Buttle b^ing geqond in the yotiug.

_. ' . ..  , Timaru, Dec. 4 The Methodist District Synod this morn ing, besides routine business, passed resolu tions expressing the sense of the loss sus tained by the Methodist Church by the death of the Rev. Hugh Price Hi-.^hes, and sorrow at the death of the Rev. Dr Parker : also in favour of opening the public schools with ihe Lord's Prayer, and Bible teaching during school hours with a conscience clauae; expressing appreciation of the work of the Roy J. A. Luxford as chaplain of the Tenth Contingent; recording thankfulness ; to God and gratification at the results of j the local option poll throughout the colony, and particularly in. Canterbury, and ap- I preciation of the labours of those whoso j efforts had contributed to that rusult; tv- ! cording thankfulness for blessings'upon ! the Torry-Alexander mission, and belief ; that tho result of the local option poll was [ in some measure due to tlmir mission; urging the Government to cease to give L-gal sanction to the gambling evil through the totalisator; and that the Governor bo re spectfully urged not to accede to the request ; to allow the sale of liquor in the Cook Is j lands. <at>

South Africa.

London, Dec 2 There are fifty-one thousand troops in South Africa, iucluding some awaiting transport to India.

"The Times," commenting on General Botha's interview with Mr Bedmond and Mr O'Brien, and General Do la Bey's com panionship with Dr. Leyds in Paris, re marks that if the Boers really desire fellow citizenship in heart and liw they must exhibit reciprocity, since their casuistry ■with regard to breaking the oath of neutra lity in war time has rendered it necessary to scrutinise their acts and declarations closely.

Reuter states that a Boer Stock Company is being established on a large scale at Dor drecht. It is stated that its aim is to enable dissatisfied Boers to boycott British traders and advance the interests of the Afrikander Bond.

Lord Salisbury has subscribed ,£IOO to the Loyalist Belief Fund.

General Botha expresses confidence in, and gratitude for, Mr Chamberlain's letter on Nov. 6, and appeals for subscriptions for the maimed and destitute, remarking that for widows and orphans who are the immediate object of the Government's solicitude there is still room for assistance beyond the limit of official action. He promises to furnish a periodical statement of the distribution of the donations,

THE LATEST.

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Received December 4, 9.7 a.m, The America Cud

New York, Dec 3 The races for the America Cup begins on August 20th. An Attack on the Trusts. "Senator Cullom has introduced a Bill into the American Congress prohibiting in terstate commerce in a Trust produced article, under a penalty ranging from five hundred to five thousand dollars. Seven teen American Malleable iron firms have combined with a capital of twenty million dollars. ■-

The Venezuelan Press. Mr W. D. Haggard, British Minister at Caracas, has petitioned the Admiral at the Bermuda station to send a warship- to Laquayra, owing to the attacks made by tho Venezuelan pres3. Received Dec. 4 9.15 a.m A N.Z Appsal Case. London, December 3 In the appeal casa Wallis versus the Soli citor-General of New Zealand, judgment was reserved.

British Protests. Official correspondence shows that Great Britsiin deeply reseated China's denial of China's acceptance of Germany's stipula tions regarding Yangtsze, and has declined to recognise any of China's pledges, limiting Great Britain's freedom of action in Yang tsze. The latter also protested to Germany. China and Mexico. Pekin, Dec 3 China is establishing a direct line of steamers to Mexico, which is the only coun try open to her emigrants.

AUSTRALIAN

Receivod Decamber 4, 10.44 a.m. Th 3 Fodder Duties. Melbourne, Dec. 4 The decision of the Federal Cabinet an the fodder duties has not been divulged, but it is understood it is adverse to the previous decision.

Assisting Farmers. Adelaide, December 4 The Government states that it has been decided to subscribe to the extent, £ for JQ for private subscriptions raised to enable the farmers to obtain seed wheat.

Wreck of a Sugar Ship. Perth, Dec. 4 i The steamer Zvir, from Java to Adelaide, with sugar, was totally wrecked on Point Cloates, on the 27th. The Captain and crew left in three boats, and reached the Gascoyne river safely. A Russian Visitor ' M. Kupoff, representing. the Russian Minister of Agriculture, has arrived. He will report on the Agricultural progress of . Australia and New Zealand. Labour Dispute Sydney, Dec. 4 In the dispute between the southern col lieries owners and the miners, the Arbitra- ! tion Court made an award of a give-and take character, the pay to be on a sliding scale, based on the hewing rate of 2s 6d when the selling price 13 9s. In the event of a reduction of employees, the principle that the last to come shall be the first to go, ■vcas insisted upon, though owners strongly sought to have a discretionary rather than a mechanical rule. Eight hours was not conceded. ; Workmen's Compsnsatian for Accidents A Workmen's Compensation Bill for ac* j cidents was introduced into the Assembly, ; but has no hope of becoming law during ! the present session. J

A REFUGE

Napier, Dec. 4. Tho Charitable Aid Board has decided to acquire a site of over five acres, about five miles from town, for a refuge, competitive designs to be invited for a building capable of accomodating one hundred persons.

An Electbicat, Station Indicator.— An invention which will prove a boon to travellers on the railways has been on trial on the Christchurch-Lytteltou line this week. This is an apparatus called Smith and Tarrant's electrical station in dicator, and consists of a box-like recep tacle with a glass window, through which the<name of tbe station that the train 'is. approaching i 3 seen on a printed -slip! Boarding the train-at Qhristchurch, the passenger sees the 'name "Ghristohurch," and a; few niinutes before Linwood is reached a bell rings and the name "Linwood" appears. The value of the invention will be appreciated by those who have travelled by train by night, when the name of the station on the station buildings is not always discernible. The apparatus was wotfked on the train which conveyed Sir" Joseph Ward to Lyttelton yesterday afternoon, and was explained to;th,o Minis* tev of Railways by Mr R.'\V. JEngla,nd, j'un~,' who represented the syndicate who have taken up the invention and patented it all over the world. Mr T. Ronayne, the General Manager of the New Zealand Government Bailways, will shortly visit this city in , order to inspect tb,© invent^on,-™^ P?«s§;'*

Mining.

. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunetmn, December 4 To-day's sales : - Hartley and Riley, H9s ; New .Roxburgh .TuHlpp, paid?. 7s 6d prein.

THF* ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1902



Wanted, ME r.LBTVEiiLYN OWEN'S Com plimentary Concert, Oddfellows Hall. To-morrow (Friday, stb), assisted by Musical Union. __iL f OST in Wills Street East, on Wednos- JU 1 day - rink-Cameo Brooch. Finder rewarded on "returning to John Orb and Co. 12 35 WANTED— A good Genor.il for the country. Apply Cunningham's Store, Alford Forest Road. 12 13 WANTED A General Servant used to children. Apply Box 14, Ash burton r.o. i2_3fi MR LLEWELLYN OWEN'S Coin plimentarv Concert, Oddfellows' Hall, To-morrow " (Friday, sth), assisted by Musical Union. . 12 33 BOYS' Own Annual, Chums, Bo 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 Keward Books landing from London— Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods. —H. M. Jones. XMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those noted White Skirts at 2s lid to hand ; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2a lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d; white washing Glove 3 6d; white Belts Is. A choice selection of Tucked and Fancy Handkerchiefs, at Gibbard's. XMAS EXTRAS-At the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, you can get best value for your money in Lace Curtains, Quilts, Table Covers, Art Muslins, Cre tonnes, Towels, Sheetings, and general drapery; smallest working expenses ; losses by book debts avoided; Stock (clean, fresh, and up-to-date. Lowest Bedrock Spot Cash Prices. STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street David Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. " Saturday, December 6th, 1902' Mil 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. m Sale at 1.45 p.m. D. THOMAS, | 11. 262 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, December 6th, 1902. Cottage and Section, near the North-West Tuwn Belt. MR D. THOMAS will offer by Public Auction at the A rcade, on the above date, on account of Mr G. Helings, his pro perty just off the North-West Town Belt, — Being Lot 12, containing y Acre, with 4-rot>uied Cottage and Scullery, etc, there on, surrounded by well-kept garden. [ Also Building Site immediately opposite, being Lot 8, containing 38 Perches. It is well situated, only about five chains from the Town Belt. Having purchased another property is the reason of his selling. Inspection invited.—Terms at Sale. Note time-1.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 11 280 Auctioneer. ARCADE Saturday, December 6, 1902. Special Entry. High-Class Musical Instruments. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mft Llewellyn Owen, (who is leaving for the Continent in a few clays) to dispose of his Musical Instruments and Studio Furniture, by Public Auction, as above, consisting of, — First-class Wiesnor Piano in perfect order. Wearer American Organ, 10 Stops, Swell and Great Organ. f Violin (very old); 1 Mallzel's Metronome, (best quality) Also, First-class Zealandia Bicycle, and full equipment of accessories; 1 Acetylene Bicycle Lamp, 12 Austrian Chairs, Small Tables, Pic tures, Oilcloth, Matting, etc; Also Hindoo God (the celebrated.) Note—To anyone in search of a superior instrument, at a reasonable price, this sale affords a good opportunity of acquiring same, as Mr Owen's instructions are to sell. Sale at 1.39 p.m. D. THOMAS,,, 12 21 Auctioneer. Preliminary Advertisement. Clearing Sale of Furniture, &c- THURSDAY, Dec. nth, 1902. j MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr A. Lawrie to sell as above, at his residence, Allenton (near Woollen Factory),— j . The Whole of his Household Furniture and Effects, together with Mare, Gig, and Harness. 1 Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 4>'i Auctioneer. , Fr edlander fcros, Ltd. HORSE FAJKJ THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903, | I OUR NEXT ! HORSE .FAIR Will be held on the above date, for which we shall be pleased to receive entries, FRIBDLANDER BROS. Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. TT7 E have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. TTTANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. I "chaff. WANTED— One hundred Tons of Qat Straw Chaff.. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street. -* , rental. TO3PLA*I»BB BEOS., Ltd.



CONTRACT PLOUGHING. rgIENDERS aro invited for Ploughing JL 2OQ acres—in blocks to suit. All particu lars at 12 33 FARMERS' Co-Op., Ai-hburton. Government Notices. .. . ....I I Hi...i ■ H lir|- I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the Result of the Licensing Poll of the Ashburfcon Electoral District is Disputed, and application has been made to me by an Elector for a Re-Count of the Votes re ceived at all the Polling Places of the said Distr'cfc, and such application has been accompanied by a deposit of £20. NOW THEREFORE I do hereby appoint SATURDAY, the 6th day of December, 1902, at 10 o'clock, a.m p, at the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, as the time and place for mating such Re-Count as afore said. Dated this 3rd day of December, 1902. CHARLES ALLEN WRAY, 12 30 Stipendiary Magistrate. Public (Motices WILL the Ladies who are working for St Stephen's BAZAAR, to be held on the 12th and 13th inst., kindly send any Work they have finished to Mrs Tjbevor, not later than TUESDAY Next. MARY TREVOR, President St, Stephen's Ladies' Working 12 43 Guild. ASHBURTON BOEOUGH COUNCIL. A PPLICATIONS aro invited for the J3L. position of Borough Valuer. Salary, .C2O per annum. Schedule of duties may be seen at at Town Clerk's Office, where abdications will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, December Bth, inst. H. 11. FOOKS, 12 9 ■ Town Clerk. i ASSBURTON BOEOUGH COUNCIL. "I&TOTICE is hereby given that at a Special J3I Meeting of the above Council, held on MONDAY, the 24rh day of November, 1902, resolutions were adopted making the { following By Laws under the provisions of " the Municipal Corporations Act, 1900," viz. (1) A by-law relating to the licensing of Public Billiard Rooms, and (2) a by-law relating to traffic on streets, expectoration upon the footpaths, and keeping of poultry; and the said Resolutions will be submitted for confirmation at the Ordinary Meeting of the Council, to be held on MONDAY, the 22nd day of December, 1902, at half past seven in the evening. The proposed By-Laws will apply to the whole of the Borough of A.=hburton, and a copy of tho By-Laws is deposited at the Office of the Council, ITavelock Street, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week during Office hours, up to and including the 22nd December. By order. H. H. FOOKS, Town Clerk. November 27th, 1902. 11 272 MOUNT SOMERS RACES. s OWNERS are reminded that Nomina tions for Races Nos. I, 2, 7 (district), and 3, 4, 5 (open), close on SATURDAY Next, December 6th, at 9 p.m. Programme may be seen at Guabuian Office. An excursion train will run to Mo.unt Sotner3 on the day of races, which will convey race horses and leave after the last race. Entries for Athletic events close on December 13th. W. J. BENNETT, 12 7 Secretary. Strawberries & Cream at H« Bairstow's- TUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc- V olates in handbags, gloves, and other fanoy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Bairstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. Great Smash in Prices OF' /~1 LASS-WARE and CROCKERY, at J. T. COOCH'S, Opposite Railway Station. WANTED KNOWN. "PASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSM^ FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement /^AN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon> Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. ~ NOTICE The (ireat Eugene Sandow IS COMING. ■\TOW is the time to buy Developers IS and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BRO§. FOR SALE. j Moore Street. I rf^|UARTER Acre, being Town Section \aj 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149, Easy terms can be arranged, Applj to. T. BULLOCK.



" Wan ted , ___- MR LLEWISLLYN OWEN'S Com plimentary Concert, Oddfellows' Hall To-morrow \Fiiday, sth), assisted hy Musical Union. *2 39 BTKAYED - Two Dogs, or.c S.uk Isrindle and ono black-, whitu, and tan. Owntr can have same by applying to W. Kennedy, Poundkoeper. !2 45 TjiBESH Whitebait ; also Fresh Crayfish. fJU and all kinds of Fresh Pish at - S. H. ewitt's, Telephone 115 XMAS EXTEAS.—To enjoy your Xrnas '.Duff thoroughly, be sure and put it inside one of our specially made Suits ; from One Guinea upwards; better qualities 2,"5, 27s (jd; 29s (id, 32s (id, 355. Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers t's lid; superior do, 8s 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbard's. XMAS EXTRAS—Latest in Frame and Flexib'e Felt Hat■>; Straw do; Derby Tiej in great variety; Tennis Shirts; White Dress do; Cycling' Sweaters just to hand. All marked at lowest bedrock prices, at the ■Beady Money Shop, Tailored Street. XMAS EXTRAS —59 only English Sample Umbrellas, (all different handles) 2s fid to 12s 6d, well worth 3s lid to 17s (id ; Ladies' Hand Bags (11 only), real Russian leather 4s lid to 8s lid, worth double ; White Embroidered Blouses 3s lid and 4s lid, usually 6s 6d to 9s 6d; very suitable for Xmas presents, at E. Gibbard's Eeady Money Draper. I HAVE for Sale the following sec< nd hand Bicycles— Gent's Victor, 2(.:in. £7; Gent's Zealandia, 23in., £8; Gent's Zealandia, 24in., £5 ss, Gent's Hummer, 24in., £G; Gent's Premier, 24in., .£ls; Gent's Greyhouud, 24in., .£s.—Eclipse Co. Xmas Cards. Xmas Cards. IT is an eye-opener to walk upstairs and view our display* One large room devoted entirely to their display. The increased business we do every year in Xmas and New Year Cards is the evidence of satisfaction. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. N.B.—Walk Upstairs. : : A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of Kew Linus for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. AI'OIN L worth your consideration is a Cash Discount nsrangement where by you btiiiefifc on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence worth nnd upwards at J.I. C. Barketi's, Drapery, Clothing, and Hoot Warehouse, East street.. "HT^SKOSEME down again, 4s per tin, 8s JOl. per case. 251bs Oatmeal 4s. Sago, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2d per lb. New Christmas Fruits and new season's Teas just landed, at Cabson and Co.'s, Tancred street. EOE SALE-Fowl Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, nnd lid for 100 yard lots.—Ha bbley Bros. 10 101 WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money Imy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Hoot Store, I QHEEP SIIKAES! ! 3s 6d per pan 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. SHEFFIELD Cutlery and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are spring them at wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tancred Street. SHEEP Shears, all latest andbfst makes also large stock of genuine Turkey and 'Wash it a. Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ore, and Co. I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvenile Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christmas present. —G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Caeson and Co, Sole Agents. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s fid each, Cartridges from Is Gd per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. FOE SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates —Haedlet Bros. SEASONABLE Lines 2£lb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2£lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2.Vlb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Easpberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson and Co.'s. STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (112lbs); Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1£ inch, 3d per j.b, or 51b 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. EIEST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8, cash. Eudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Oeb & Co. I ~ ~ TC^OIJ Men's Wear Summer is coming jjj Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, (it special quotations — GI.:.VNT AND MOO UK. T3ITi.D Npsting is now on, and you will JlJj want boy;-.' heavy knitted Hc>S4 che^p; threes and four.? Is, flvte?, sixes, and sevens at Is lid, at G':.akt and Moore's. Won't yer Lawn Mower Mow yer Lawn ? SEND it to G. H, CAESON, Eclipse Cycle Works. All work guaranteed. Mowers sent for and returned same day. Wo guarantee our Teas T[^^ better value, better grade EVEN COMPARE OUR WHEN ' """MPiON IHk WITH ANY TEAS IMPORTED (N ARES^p h?i? T ™* TO BE '^^^» j * V"M> JUST AS GOOD^m. Mom IIQATE&Ce/sMfp, VIV BOY THEM? l|| TO LET OR FOB *^ E ACOMMOH T" TTOT , ... „ , 1C ! t^.. .. j-vjUS Dwelling House of 15 -v/oms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. , T. BULLOCK.



Henry c-.tepheuton SATURDAY, DECEMBER Gth, 1902 CONTINUANCE OP GREAT DRAPERY SALS. Absolutely Last Day. No Reserve. No .Reserve ■ 12 42 HENRY STKPHENSON, ~ METHVEN. Great Auction Sale of Drapery, Clothing, etc MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re ceived instructions from tbe Direct Drapery Importing Co. to Sell by Public Auction at Morgan's Store, Methven, on TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY NEXT, 9th and 10th, AbDut £600 worth of Drapery, Clothing, etc., comprising most beautiful Summer Goods of latestfashion. Withoiit Reserve. Do not miss this chance of securing your Summer Goods. Goods on view on Monday afternoon at Morgan's Store. Inspection invited. Sale at 1.30 p.m. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer. ______________ 12 41 PUBLIC NOTICES! SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. —:O:— BEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys,' Youths' and Men's HEADY-MiBE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains "~~ ASHBURTON JLJJtIAIr JidtCi x tU. Burnett Street. ESTABLISHED 1866. ' Johnson &Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for . E. H. Brown's Patent Hohse Covees, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulfn, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas DuckF, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 4% 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 lof Ladies and Childrens Sunshades, all j colors. 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 ub a call for your Xmas Suit, made to moasure, we will please you. Also on hand—.A. new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Saits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well a t under wholesale COSt, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and * shoes,. Mens' Boater Strata,' Harvest Straws Panama and F^t Hat;s, to suit all. KORTHCQ/TE A$D HEFFORD, THE CORNER bkos., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. STRANGE' S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine .£6 6s,



JOHN ORR AND CO. :^ JOM OER Ml) CO SPECIAL CASH PRICK MST Hams andfJßacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s per tin, 8s per case, Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per Ih 2|d, 701b bag 14s 6d, FLOUR at Lowest Prices— OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... *0 6 o-iL-D o w Salad Oil, 5d and ..'.' 010 2o b Bag .. - ..3s 6d Castor (Mwrfam'ri. edjjmd 010 ■SSSh " *' i? t * L«cca, C and B, large .. 2 4 < JoSb" " "111 ■ ACID~^ ts>etic'ls9dand 2I * imi" » •• •• 23s Tartaric, per lb .. 110 cm.-™ Cifcric Crystals, per lb .... 2 6 —-- STABCH-EeckefefH per box .. 0 6 fruit- , ST*' 8 ;; ••• 8; ■ „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 0 5£ j Whiting "  •"* q t „ Seeded Raisins .. 0 7 NUTS—Walnuts, per lb 0 6 „ Layer Figs .. .. 0 8 Barcelona , - . " q 8 „ Cooking Mgs . .. 07 j Soft-shell Almonds .* ole „ Dried Apricots .. 010 , Almonds, cooking, per lb -1 S » » Peaches .. 0 9; „• Jordan, per lb 2 4 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 : Jelly Powders, assorted . 0 fi „ „ Apples ... 0 9 l BAKING POWDER— "' „ Prunes .. 0 8 Edmoud's, large tins  Oil Chef, large tins -■  010 Nash'a large tin 0 6 BLACKING— FISH— D and M, per doz .. o 4| Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 per tin .. 0 2 Kippered,, .. 010 Nuggett, per tin .. io? - In Tomato Sauce .. 010 BLACKLEAD— „ Eed, 8 for 1 0 Zebra, per dozj  0 9 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. -0 7 Nixey's, per doz .. 08" Salmon steak „ .. 10 Dome, per doz " .. 0 6 „ flats „ .. 010 Stove Polish, per tin . 0 i good „ .. 0 8 -tDnnieline, per tin ' .. 0 5 ' Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 Wazerine, per tin .. 05 Sat-dines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 %g Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ „ 0 9 Norton's tins .. 2 6 Sardines in tomato Sauce ofi OATMEAL • Gore, per 251b bag 4 0 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Oatina, per bag . .. 12 Sardines, large .. 010 temolina, per bag .. ... 10 . Germini«, per bag ...  1 9 Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14lb box 510 Quuker Oats, per packet .. 010 9 Packets for 10 Crown Oats, per packet .. 0 9 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 Preeeived Ginger, in jars . 010 per !b ..-0. 8 v'u'.rn-'P.iWfifir, Caudß .. Oil PEEL- - r -V" ••• Oandß .. oil Lemon, per lb .. 07, ' sper lb - ... 0 8 Citron, per lb .. 14 SJ^J )fir doz ' - 0 H Mixed; per lb .. 0 8 OOK* PLOUB- Per7lbTin ..3 9 Brown nmi Poison's per lb .. .07 Saxon, per lb ..0 3 * ftFaizena, per lb ... 07- CANDLES— Haricot Benns, per lb - .. 08J Wax,perlb6id,bybox .. 06f l^oHb .. OSi Colonial, per Tb/fild,by box 05J CREAM OK TAETAU- Price's (English) per lb .. 0 7 _ Mortens, per lb 1 " .. 13 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 010 SS^Sr oirl°« :t;per lb " - °8 JcjJrbOM SALTS— ' 1 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Morton*; per-71b box .., ■2 0> Split Peas .. .. 0 2 _, .'• •' pc/ doz ... 0 6 * . Extract of Beef (Liebig's) ... 19 GOLDEN SYRTJP 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin le, £°Sn-mi.a- ■ " .. " ,1 » 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin MAib**l^-" , A 5s 9d, 561b tin Us Haids, per packet ... 0 4 TREACLE, 21b tin 6d, 4lb tin Ib, 71b tin Is 7^,P er P*cke* . • • 0 W 93 1000 s per box 4d, doz  010 Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 Royftl,per doz ..' 010 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar • 1 3 bateties, large ... 0 8 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3  .__ . -d^,,,. sma" .. 0 3 Morton's, per tin 0 6 MACCAEONI per ]b .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 PEPPER— VERMICELLI, ber lb ..0 6 Alb Tins .. .. 0 4 per 4lb box .. 110 |lb Tins .. 0 8} COCOA—Van Houten's lib tin 011 - lib Tins V. '.'.' 14 » f,i b*in :1» „ lib tm 3 3 HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 Ausl l ebr f .°J )k' S)il b luin1uin 8d) ilb Hops, per lb .. 10 , ls(i'^l l'> •• 210 Ginger (whole) per lb ..14 Cadbury s, Jib .. 010 Brown Sugar, per lb .. 02£ tt ' * *v- L J , J " * 8 Corks, per doi .. 0.2 /ibSrSb ' ' " SAUcI, 83bSlesfor . !! 1 0 CHOCOLATE-Cadbury's *lb cVke IP „ Quarts, per bottle .. 1 6-. Bobinsons Patent Barley, per tm 0. 9 . „ Mellor's,large bottle .. • I 3 •» Patent Groats, per tin 0 9 „ L and P, large bottle .. 2 6 MILK.-Milkmaidpertui .. <>' *fc  Tomato „ .. 0 9 MEA^ TS~ „ -"..„. PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 010 , Corned Beef, Spiced Beef, and Capt White's, per bot 2 0 „ Roast Beef, per tiu .. 2 0 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 010 Sheep s I ongues (Fan-Held), tin 12- Reckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 Ox Tongue, per tm .. 3 6 square, per lb 010 Rabbitrad Bacon, per tin .. 1 0 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 G Potted Ham, per tin .. 0 3 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 =>UA.f— . Linoleum Reviver, per bottle .. 10 ( -Best Almond Scented, per bur .Q. 10 Linoline per bottle ... 1 0 ' » » , 0 8 Tan Oil .. .. 1 0 « »• „ 06 Quick Shine; per tin.. .. 0 6 I1^0^: ? er bar ' " ° 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's)  .0 5 Toilet, 4m a box ... 1 0 stag, 3 cakes for 10 . Monkey, per lar .. 0 6 Chutnee, per bottle .. TO . Sapolio,per bar 0 6 VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 disinfectant Powder, per hn, 9d t Colonial, per bottle 0 6 _. . 13> fl, *■■ „, .... 1 3 ' Draught, per gallon 2 6 Fluid 6d and .. 10 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 wubams Juno Tobacco, per stick MUSTARD, D.S.F,* Js .. 0 6 Pe^ :lb . .. -5 0" i's 010 Carnage Candles, 6d, Bd, lOd, . , • " " i'a " 18 Price's per lb' ' .. in ; Loose, per lb" 1 3 ESSENCES SILT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 C and B, assorted 0 9 141b bag .. 14 Colonial^assorted .. 0 5 Fine, per cwt. .. 4 3 JAMS—lib tins per doz . .4 3.- Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6, Raspberry, per tin „. 06 Linseed, whole, per lb  0 3 Strawberry .. -0 6 ground, per lb* ... 0 4 Preserved Raspberry, 2^lb tin^ 1 C Lime Juice (a,b,ip) t per bottle ... 1 0 ■ Strawberies, „ 10 Raspberry Syrup,per bottlej ... 13 Tomatoes „ ©10 Xenioft Squash, per bottle .. 10 Icing Sugar, per lb .. 0 G Fruit Bruiks (assorted) f ... 1 0 Castor do ..06- Lemonade Crystals I .. 0 9 Rennet (Vissier s) per bot d 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren s .. 8 Q JOffl OER AND Co;- ASHBURTON