SHEARERS' STRIKE.

DRY OR WET SHEEP.

("Press.") Yesterday a strike of shearers took place at Mr D. Butherford's Leslie Hills Station. The shearers' referee and representative, it is stated, considered the sheep were d:y enough to shear, but after a few had been shorn the shearers went on strike on the ground that the sheep were wet. On some stations nearer town, it is stated, shearing could not be gone on with on Monday, but it was expected that yesterday tho sheep would be diy enough to permit tf the shearers resuming work. The matter oi the Leslie Hills strike h:is been commuuicated to town, and advice is being taken vn the matter. Some two months ago the Canterbury Sheeprowners' AssociatioDJand the.Sheaveie' Union entered into an industrial agreement, which was signed by Mr Justice Cooper on the 2nd of the present month, and has now all the force of an award of the Ar bitration Court. The clauses of the agree ment which affect the present ;difficulty are as follows:— "9. That the person in charge of the Bhed on behalf of the employer or such other person as the employer may see fit to appoint, shall be the person to decide all questions arising under this agreement, and that his decisions upon all such ques tions shall be final and conclusive, wet Bheep excepted. " 9a. That a representative be elected by the shearers, such representative and the person in charge of the shad to be the responsible persons to settle any dis pute arising as to wet sheep. Before starting shearing the person in charge of the shed shall have the option to select a shearer or the wool-classer, who shall act " as referee in the event of their not agree ing. Provided the owner in case he con-. eider 3 the sheep too wet shall be at liberty to turn them out." In the case under notice, it is understood, the shearers' representative and the shed manager were agreed as to the sheep be ing dry enough to be shorn. The maxi mum penalty for a breach of the award is .£IOO. At preseut, however, it is not known whether the shearers who refused to work are members of the Shearers' Union.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received December 10, 8.45 n.m. The Czar Addresses the Army and Navy. St Petersburg, Dec 9

In commemmoration of the fall of Plevna, the Czar has issued a general order to the army and navy, wherein he declares he is convinced that if a period of trial were in store for the Fatherland, they would do their duty to the throne and country. The Irish Land Question. London, December 9 A Committee, with Lord Dungraven as Chairman, has been formed to organise the Irish Land Conference. With voting papers the land owners will select four represen tatives. Mr Redmond is taking a similar attitude among the nationalists. Received December 10, 10.32 a.m. The Situation in Venezuela. New Yoke, Dec 9 Tho Legations, desiring to avoid demon strations, did not announce their departure from Caracas. The British and German ultimatums were served at the private residence of Doctor Baralt, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. A blockade is imminent. A Costly Work. London, Doc. 9. The Campianle, of St Mark's, which re cently collapsed, will shortly be rebuilt at a cost of £120,000, half of which is already subscribed. Lord Kitchener in India. Bombat, Dec 9 Lord Kitchener is engaged manoeuvring 37,000 British and native troops between Ambara and Delhi, preparatory to the great durbar, when King Edward will be pro claimed Emperor of India.

AUSTRALIAN

Received December 10, 9.52 a.m. Subsidising Shipping Lines Melbourne, Dec. 10 Mr David Mills has had an interview with Sir E. Barton with reference to the renewal of the Vancouver subsidy, which expires in May. Negotiations are at present private, but it is understood the question of ar ranging a subsidy on a new basis was raised, andfincidental thereto, improving the ser vice by introducing a superior class of steamers running at a higher speed. Some time ago the Canadian Government proposed that Australia should join in sub sidising a line of freight steamers to Aus tralia via the Cape. Sir E. Barton replied he was not prepared to participate.

SMALLPOX IN SYDNEY.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. Wellington Dec. 10 _ The smallpox outbreak in Australia is confined to two Lascar seamen, who arrived in Sydney from Melbourne, and are now in quarantine. All that is intended to do at present in this colony is to require rigid in spection of passengers arriving from the two ports mentioned.

Terrific Hailstorm.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received December 10, $.57 a.m. Brisbane, Dec. 10 A fierce storm, accompanied by heavy rain and large hailstones, occurred at Too •woomba last night. All gardens and nur series are devastated. The water, in con sequence of the hail blocking the escapes, penetrated many business places, greatly damaging the stocks. Hundreds of win dows and skylights were smashed in the to-^n and suburbs, and all low lying lancjs weW submerged. The storm lasted half an hour, and over an inch of rain fell in town, and up to three inches in the suburbs. Hail was piled in the streets for hours after.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, Dec. 10 A wire rope which was used for hoisting bricks to a building in cotarse of erection in Victoria Street, came in contact with an electric light wire this morning, with the result that the horse which was used to do the work collapsed under the shock. Not knowing the cause, severnl workmen rushed to li£fc°the animal, but as soon as they touched it they were knocked sprawling. None were seriously hurt though bruised, and are suffering from the shock. The Premier left to-day to attend a native meeting at Wanganu}. Qwing to the indisposition of the Minister of Lands, he lias had to postpone his northern trip. Haweea, Dec. 10 The funeral of the late Father Malone ■jras very largely attended. The. service ! was most impressive, fourteen Priests, in cluding three or four who were ordained at the same time as deceased, being present. Archdeacon Devoy conducted the burial service, and a panegyric was delivered by father. O'Shea, of Wellington, a schoolmate of deceased.

Nrlson, Dec. 10. Brougham's Post Office Hotel at Motueka was broken into last night, and a cash-box containing £35 was stolen. An arrest has been made. The visiting insurance can vasser is to-day with the police making further investigations

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER to, 1902.



Attempted Suicide.—A charge of at tempted suicide under peculiar circum stances was heard in the Auckland Police Court the other day. It was stated that the accused jumped off the breakwater afc Mecha. ics' Bay, Parnell, into the tide. In answer to rues!ions, accused said lie s ufl'yr ed from indigestion, but he got all right when he went into iho water, which " fresh ened him up." He was ordered lo fird a security of .£lO that he would not repeat the ofi'ence for six months,



Dav>d Thomas. CLEARING SALE AT THE ARCADE. Saturday, December 13, 1902. Household Furniture & Effects. Also, if not sold privately,— PONY, PONY CARRIAGE & HARNESS. MRD. THOMAS hfcs received instruc tions from 0. A. Tabateau,Es.j., Manager Hank of New South Wales, (who has been removed to the North Island) to hold a sale of his Furniture ar.d Effects at the Arcade, on Saturday, as follows ; 4 wicker Chairs, large grannie Easy Chair, Watnot, 3 small Tables, Coal Scuttle, P'ender and Irons, Cake Stand, Hall Stand, Curtains and Poles, 2 large wicker Chairs, exten sion Dining Table, Couch, large Easy Chair, Fender and Irons, Sideboard, Cupboard, Hde Board with Mirror, 6 Dining Chairs, D.I. brass Bed and Wire Mattress, 2 iron Beds and Mattresses, 3 wire Mattresses, 3 Duchess Chests of Drawers, 2 Duchess Washstands and Ware, Chest of Drawers, Washstands and Ware, carved Table, 8 bedroom Chairs, dinner set, tea set, and a large lot of glass and crockery ware, linoleum, etc. Sale at 12.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 77 Auctioneer. Fried lander bros. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. SATURDAY, December 13, 1902, W.S shall offer at our West Street Mart on tho above date,— I'IORSE, GIG and HARNESS. We can thoroughly recommend the above to anyone in search of a good turnout. R. FRIEDLAICDER, 12 109 Auctioneer. HOBSE_ FAIR. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903, OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will bo held on the above date, for which we [shall be pleased to receive entries. i j FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. \ I E have for PRIVATE SALE- V*' Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. I For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. r CHAFF. • YT7 ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. CHJLFFr ~\JU' ANTED—One hundred'jTons of Oat Straw Chaff. i FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. i OFFICES TO LET. j TX? E have conveniently situnted Offices ; Vf to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRLEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SPORTING. Tinwald Racing 1 Club. ! ANNUAL MEETING. TO be held on the TINWALD RACE COURSE, on Thursday, January 1,1903. Programme: (First Race to start at 12.45). 1.—12.45 p.m.—GROVE FARM HANDI CAP, of 7 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 7s. Six furlongs. 2.—1.30 p.m.—FARMERS' TROT HANDI CAP, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race at tiwxe of starting. Nomination, 10s. One mile and a-half. 3. - 2.15 p.m.—TINWALD CUP HANDI CAP, of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s. One mile. 4.—3 p.m.—FARMERS 5 PLATE, of 7sovs; second horse 1 soy from the stake. For horses that have never won public money at time of starting. Must be the property of bona fide farmers, and be ridden by one ; Minimum weight, 1 i st. Nomination, 7s. One mile. 5.-3.45 p m.—DOMAIN W/ELTER HAN- I DICAP, of 7 soya; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Seven furlongs. j 6.-4.30 p.m.—TINWALD TROT HANDI | CAP, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy. i from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Two miles. f.—S," p.m.—THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 9 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 9s. One mile and a quarter. 8.—5.30 p.m.—HURRY SCURRY, of 5 soys. For horses that have never won an advertised race at time of starting. Post entry, to be made immediately after the Tinwald Trot. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance fee, ss. Pour furlongs. Rules and Regulations. All races on this programme are confined to horses that have been owned and trained in the Ashburton County three calendar [ months prior to the date of nomination. Races Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7 are confined to horses that have never won a greater sum than 15 soys in one stake. NOMINATIONS for all races except Hurry Scurry! accompanied by fee, name, pndigree, age, performances, and description of horses, and. colours of riders, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 13th day of December, 19,02. 'WEIGHTS will be declared on or about FRIDAY, the 26th day of December. CHARLES BENNETT, 12 75 Secretary. MORIARTY BUGS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots,



Government Notices. — _ NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Christmas and New Year Holidays, 1902-1903 HOLIDAY Excursion tickets at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4s ,• Id per mile second class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station to any station on Huruni-Bluff section from December 18th, 1902, to Janu ary 2nd, 1903, inclusive, available for return till February 18th, 1903. December 19th, 1902, to January Bth, 1903, inclusive (Sundays and Christmas Day excepted) EXTRA EXPRESS TRAINS, with Dining Car attached, will run Christchurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Christchurch as under: — Christchurch depart 10.20 a.m., Rakaia 11.32, Ashburton 12.15 p.m., Orari 1.19, Temuka 1.40, Timaru 2.13, St. Andrews 2.35, Studholme 3.4, Oamaru 4.4, Dunedin arrive 7.45. Dunedin depart 10.20 a.m., Oamaru 2.8 p.m., Studholme 3.6., St. Andrews 3.35, Timaru 4.5, Temuka 4.27, Orari 4.46, Ashburton 6.55, Rakaia 6.27, Christchurch arrive 7.45. These trains make the same stops for the same pur poses as the ordinary Express trains. The ■ ordinary Express trains will NOT take passengers to or from stations between Christchurch and Oamaru iuclusivo. Such passengers must travel by the Extra Express Trains. Night Trains Christchurch to Dun- } edin & Dunedin to Christchurch December 24th and 31st.—Christchurch depart 10.40 p.m, Ashburton J2.40 a.m., i Dunedin arrive 9.0 on December 25th and 9.40 on January Ist. December 26th and January 2nd. — Christchurch depart 8.5 p.m., Ashburton 10.18, Dunedin arrive 6.35 on December ! 27th and January 3rd. ) December 24th and 31st. — Dunedin depart 10.35 p.m., Ashburton arrive 6.50 i a.m. ou December 25th and January Ist. ; December 26th and January 2nd. — j Dunedin depart 8.20 p.m., Ashburton arrive 4.55 a.m. on December 27th and January 3rd. 12 108 BY ORDER. Public notices. < Ashburton Mounted Rifles. I MOUNTED MILITARY - - SPORTS. [ AT SHOW GROUNDS TO-MORROW. THURSDAY, llth December, AT 2 p.m. 6 Jumping Events, Night Alarm,' Threading the Needle, etc., etc. County Brass Band Admission, — Is, children 6d. 12 88 J. B. CHRISTIAN, Hon. Sec. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD "^TOTICE is hereby given that the above .131 Board proposes to stop a Road situated at the south-west corner of Rural Section 23326. A Plan has been prepared of this Road, and also showing a new Road which the Board proposes to construct in lieu of it, and will be open to public inspection at the Board's office, West Street, Ashburton, every week day, dui'ing office hours, for eight weeks from the first publication of this notice. By Order. JOHNT DAVISON, Clerk of the Upper Ashburton Road Board December 9th, 1902. 12 106 x-\shburton County Stock and Saleyards Co., Ltd IN consequence of TUESDAY Next, 16th inst (Anniversary Day) being a Public Holiday, the usual weekly Stock Sale will take place on MONDAY, 15th inst., at Tinwald. 12 111 BY ORDER. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT j AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Co., Ltd. , T^TOTICE is hereby given that the An-j J3| nual General Meeting of the Share holders of the above Company will be held at the ' ' ' i CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, j Cathedral Square, Christchurch, on "WEDNESDAY, 17th day of December, ! 1902, at 2.30 p.m. | Business: To receive the Balance-sheet and Report for the year ending 29th November, j 1902. 1 To Elect two Directors in the place o,f ! " ■S^Qeo.rge Clifford and Mr J. C. N. Grigg, who retire by rotation, and who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. To elect an Auditor for the ensuing year. And General. F. WAYMOUTH, Managing Director. 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch, December sth. 1902. 12 107 Hairdresser by Special Appointment .3 their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. lies' €antliandcs & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle w.ill convince you o£ its invigopatjng power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes Street, Dunedin, Bottles 23 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin



Tenders __________ ASHEUIITOX BOROUGH COUNCIL. TEND BBS are required to be delivered before noon, on SATURDAY, the '3th iust", for alterations, repairs, painting and paperhanginfj, on premises in 3i«st Street. Specifications at the Borough Council Offices. C. E. FOOKS, 12 80 Borough Engineer. PUBLIC NOTICES. " BAZAAR. INT AID OF qT, STEPHEN'S CHTJKOH BUILDING FUND. ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON Friday and Saturday, 12th and 13th DECEMBER, 1902. Doors open at 2 p.m. each day to 6 o'clock, and. re-open at 7 p.m. Work, Fancy Goods, Flower, Produce. Sweets, Refreshment & Fruit Stalls, Strawberries and Cream. SIDE-SHOWS: Gentlemen's Hat Trimming, Nail Driving Competition, Ping Pong, Gipsy Tent;, Fairy i Well, Christmas Tree, Shooting Gallery, Graphone, etc. A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT will be given each evening. Admission — Afternoon 6d, evening Is, Children half price. Donors of Produce and other gifts are requested to deliver same at the Hall on FRIDAY morning, 12th December. FRED MAKEIG, 12 61 Hon. Sec. Bazaar Committee. , The Christinas & Holiday Season- Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. [ Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCRED STREET. Christmas Present?, THOM A~S~ YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, "T^TTISHES to Thank his numerous 7 t Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton. _O^7 * HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will buy it. G. H. Carson Eclipse Cycle Works. • KEEK BROS. ■OTTISH to remind their Customers and » » the Public that they have removed to their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doors above their old place. KERR BROS, | Burnett Street. | TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. I XT A V ING Sold my business, my stock of Groceries, Hardware, etc., must be reduced. mm - - £iooo. Worth to be clef red regardless of Cost, so bring along the Cash and you will be simply surprised at my prices. J. T, COOCH, Opposite Railway Station.



Wanted. -fl f\S RE WARD.-Lost from Tinwald— JL \J Dark bay trap Mare; three years old. Last seen at Wiilowby Blacksmith's Shop.—A. J. Andrews, Brickyard, Tinwald. F 12 74 WANTED— A few Boys.—Apply Wool len Mills. 12 HO FRESH Soles, Sprats, also Crayfish and all kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night. Booking orders for Christmas poultry.—J. 11. Jewitt, Havelook Street. Telephone 115. ANTED "KNOWN,—That if others cannot satisfy you in your purchases of Drapery, because you're so hard to please, come along to us, you're just the sort of customer we enjoy serving at Mitchell & Turner's. WE WANT your CUSTOM, wo want you to give us a trial, so that we can prove to you how well we can serve you, please you, and thus koep your custom at our Up-to-date Drapery Warehouse.— Mitchell and Tubnek. LINOLEUMS and OILCLOTHS are one of our strong points, and now is the time to get your Dining room fixed up, so that you will be straight before your Xmas visitors come. —Mitchell and Turner. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20.5 upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Bros. __ i GOOD assortment of Men's light ■\ Glaeie Boots at 12s 6d, ]3s Gd, 15sGd, 19s, 20s ; Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed j to wear well. —Grant and Moore. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s Gd each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left-, at John Orr & Co. XMAS EXTRAS —59 only English Sample Umbrellas, (all different handles) 2s Cd to 12s 6d, well worth 3s lid to 17s 6d; Ladies' Hand Bags (11 only), real Russian leather 4s lid to Ss 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 Ready Money Draper. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots.— Hardley Bros. 10 101 A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, " The Hall," East street. A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of niuepenco worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. Xmas Cards. Xmas Cards. IT is an eye-opener to walk upstairs and view our display. One large room devoted entirely to their display. The increased business we do every year in Xmas and New Year Cards is the surest evidence of satisfaction. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. N.B.—Walk Upstairs. : : SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at; John I O RR AND Co. SEASONABLE Lines 2£lb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2-jjlb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2ilb 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 Carson I and Co.'s. ff^ET OR GIVE?" Business can be xDT done two ways. " Get '•' as much as possible for certain lines, or " give "as much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barret's, "The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterl ) ing value in General Drapery, Clothing Boots, etc. HS £»D WILL buy a pair of Pedals at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancyed. Stveefc. 1g per lb, Finest Fr^a Separator . Butter, Wil\owby Factory; acknow ledged superi^i- flavor to any other b c rand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvenile Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very cfcing for a Christmas present.—G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. I



NORTIICOTE cfe HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends ■with thetr NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coining Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not tp 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 Childrena Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, made 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) I Our usual nice Assortment of CHRIST 31 AS CARDS To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xinas Suit, made to inoasure, we will please you. Also, on hand—,&. new lot of choice shapes in Cottars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Saits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well at under "' Wholesale cost, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mens 1 Boater Straws, Harvest Straws, Panama and Felt Hats, to suit &l\. NORTIICOTE AND HEFFORD, THE CORNER!



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ THE BLUE BOOT STORE NEWS REMOVAL NOTICE. SOME PEOPLE Seem to think they can get better valuo for their money in Christchurch than in Ashburton. We are doing our best to "O "17^ "1%/f (TWT &jp JOilliJJlX\J V -Hi that impression. During- December, in addition to our usuul good values, n large Handsome Picture, 30 x 20, of His MnjVsty King Edward VII., will ba presented with every 2Cs worth of Goods purchased for Cash, at The Blue Boot Store, Burnett Street, Aslibnrton. DQrBIArtTZ- FITTER OF FINE FOOTWEAR. ' • D± V/V^-Ia. 9 Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW 0R R Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the Season LATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D., C.8., W-B, and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth . Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, Sec. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department —Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of "MODEL" Paper Patterns, manufactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GBENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDREVT~ORft.



Wanted, mBNNIS PLATERS.—Have a look at this JL season's shoes in White Buckskin and assorted Tan Leathers, with the new chrome leather soling; rubber can't compare with it. —Stock's Blue Boot Store. 12 55 TO CYC LISTS-Just to hand a specialty ; the G.ripwell Cycling Shoe, with steel plateinserteu 1, 12s 6d.—bxocK's Blue Boot Store. 12 56 O CRICKETERS.—WeVe a good selec tion of cricketing Bootß and Shoes, White, Brown, and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikes 7s 6d.—Stock s Blue Boot Store. 12 57 XMAS EXTRAS-At the Eeady Money Shop, Tauc.red 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 expanses ; losses by book debts avoided; Stock [clean, fresh, aud up-to-date. Lowest Bedrock Spot Cash Prices. KEROSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s per case. 251bs Oatmeal 4s. S<igo, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2d per lb. New Christmas Fruits and new season's Teas just landed, at Caeson and Co.'s, Tancred street. XMAS" EXTRAS.—To enjoy your Xmas Duff thoroughly, be sure and put ifc inside one of our specially made Suits; from One Guinea upwards; better qualities 255, 27s 6d, 29s 6d, 32s Gd, 355. Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do. Ss 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbaed's. WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court Hou3e, East Street, Ashburton. XMAS EXTRAS—Latest in Frame and Flexible Felt Hata; Straw do; Derby Ties in great variety; Tennis Shirts; White Dress do; Cycling Sweaters just to hand. All marked at lowest bedrock prices, at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. XMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those noted White Skirts at 2s 1 Id to hand; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2s lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d; white washing Gloves 6d; white Belts Is. A choice selection of Tucked and Fancy Handkerchiefs, at Gibbard's. EIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 iOs. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orr &_Co. SHEEP SHEARS! ! 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. SHEFFIELD Cutlery and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling, them at wholesale prices..—Carson a.n,dCo., Tancred Street. . " PRIZE and Reward Books, excellent se lection, now opening up from London publishers. School Committee, supplied equal to Christchurch and Dunedhi houses. Christmas Cards, great variety, choice de signs. Hand painted, celluloid, plush, boxes, and packets, cheap. New Zealand Diaries, rough and pocket series, Pear's Annual C<raphje, Holly Loaves, London News, Black and White Christmas Numbers.— H. M. Jones. ■gTWRTHER Consignment of Men's Colo- JLj nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and Holiday wear, 26s Gd, 30s, 355, 39s ; all well m,ade with good linings.—Grant t Moore. WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard ; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lQd, is per yard.-—Grant and Moore, TpS. OUR 15a Imeo?"^"" —: —-7- { 15 feat. Gi-^lrtf 0076™ lsg°fins' Betimr hnv -*nteed for six months, getter o*^ one They ' re real hard wear> . 11. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at MeTiLor'b Zealandia ; Boot Store,



JOHN OJRR AND CO. ~~~ JOHN OEE AM) CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST. Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s per tin, 8s per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per m> 2|d, 70ib bag 14s 6d* FLOUR at Lowest Prices— OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... o 6 Salad Oil, 5d and "" 010 251b Bag .. •• 3b 6d Castor (Morton's), 6dand". 010 501b .. .. 6s 3d Lucca, C and B, large .. 2 4 JSJSE- •• .."I*" ACID-Coutts' acetic/ Is 9dand 21l 200lb » " " 23s . Tartaric, per lb ..110 Citric Crystals, per lb ... 2 6 — - SI ARCH-Beckett's per box .. 0 6 FRUIT- - Efir' 8 " •••' 8"! New Currants per lb ... 0 5 Coleman's, loo ß e, per lb 0 6 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 07: Washing Soda, per lb  01 „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 05J ■ Whiting * .. **. n 1 „ Seeded Eaisins .. 0 7 NOTS- Walnuts, per lb '" o 6 „ Layer Figs .. .. 0 8 Barcelona , " 0 8 „ Cooking Figs . .. 07 j Soft-shell Almonds'■ .'.' 010 „ Dried Apricots .. 010 : Almonds, cooking per lb 12 „ „ Peaches ..09! „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 Jelly Powders, assorted 0 6 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER- " „ Prunes .. 0 8 Edmond's, large tins .. Oil Chef, large tins .. 010 -—_ Nash's large tin .. - n O BLACKING— FISH— DandM,perdoa .. o4} Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 per tin ..02 „ Kippered,, .. 010 A p^f? etfi, per tin ..10 In Tomato Snuce.. 0 30 ... , . „ Red, 8 for 1 0 Zebra., per dozj .. 0 9 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 Nixey's, per doz ..0 9 Salmon steak „ .. 10 Dome, per doz . * 0 6 flats „ .. 010 Stovo Polish, per tin ... 0 5 „ good „ .. 0 8 -knameline, per tin ..06 Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 ™azerine, per tin .. o 5 Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 -kgg Preservative, Norton's per tin 10 Sardines „ „ „ 0 9 _ Norton's tins .. 2 6 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 « OATMEAL — Gore, per 2olb bag 4 0 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Oatina, per bag ... ..IS Sardines, large .. 010 semolina, per bag .. ... i o Genniuin, per bag ... ••■lO Hudson's Extract of Siap, 14lb box 510 Quaker Oats, per packet ..0 10 9 Packets for 10 Crown Oats, per packet -*'..' 09 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 Pceseived Ginger, in jars .; 010 . . " , Perlb .. 0 8 , . uime Powder,. C and B .. oil PEEL— Capei s, C and B ..Oil Lemon, per lb .. 0 7 J^rraway's, per lb ' ..0 8 Citron, per lb .. 14 £S» X TS£r??A& er doz - °** Mixed, per lb .. 0 8 COE^ FLOUE- Per 71b Tin .. 3 9 Brown and .Poison's, per lb .. 0 7 Saxon, per lb .. o 3 ' N&izena,, per lb ... 0 7 CANDLES— Haricot Beans, per lb ..0 3i Wax,perlb6id,bybox .. 06| ™f s ' V™ 1 ™. ,„ •' °3* Colonial, per lb, ss, by box 0-5* CREA:\ [ 0F TAETAR- Price's (English) per ib .. 0 7 _. Morton s, per lb ' ■.. 18 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 010 ™^^" t2 l ? f T °°(ill»Perlb' •'•• 0 3 JiJrb,UM SALTb— Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 Split Peas .. .. 0 2 „, '» Per doz ... o 6 * Extract of Beef (Liebig's) ... i g GOLDEN SYEUP 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Is, 5 r 0 A Vmo-rr-nc "' " .'.' 1 9 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin Us Plaids, per pacla t ... 0 4 TEEACLE, 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b tin Is ,«^, per P?l CbeL •• "° l 0 qj 1000 s per box 4d, doz  010 Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar I 3 Royal, per doz .. 010 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 Safeties, large ... 0 8 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 , r . nn ..-«,,_ smaJ,\. •• 0 3 Morton's, per tin 0 6 MACCAEONI, per lb .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 PEPPER. — • VERMICELLI, ber Ib .. o 6 lib Tins .. .04 Per 4lb box •. 1 10 fib Tins .. ... 0 8 COCOA—Van Houten's Jib tin Oil lib Tins V. '.'.' 14 " *:i b*^ 1-9 „ lib tm 3 3 HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 k>B'i«i? in 9d 'Jlb Hops, per lb ..10 . ls ef»a^ llb ..2 10 Ginger (whole) pec lb .. 14 Cadbury B , JJb .. 010 Brown Sugar, per lb .. 02£ , 2 ... ,„.,,.," X 8 Corks, per doz .. 0 2 Fry s Homoepathic, ilb 4jd, r>ereros=s .16 *lb B*d, Ub .. 1 4| SATJCE, 3 bottles for !. { 0 CHOCOLATE-Cadbury's Jib Cake 0 7 ! „ Quarts, per hottle .. 16 s Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 „ MeUor's, large bottle .. 13 , TTT » Patent Groats, per tm 0 9 „ L and P, larfe bottle .. 2 6 J"T^- MllkmaidPertm •• ° H „ Tomato „ .. 0 9 MBA/ S ~ PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 010 Corn£ d Beef, Spiced Beef, and ' „ Capt White's, per bot 2 6 ci Rp««t Heef, per tm .. 10 BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 010 Sbeeps longues (Fan-field), tin i 2 1 „ Beckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 Ox Tongue, per tin .... 3fi square, per lb '0 10 Babbit and Bacon,:per tm .. 10 Washing Fluid, per bottle  0 6 Potted Ham, per tin  OS Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 bOAP ~ ... , _ , \ Linoleum Keviver, per bottle .. 10 Best Almond Scented, per bar 010 Linoline per bottle ... 1 0 .»» ' -•> ,08 [Tan Oil .. . .. 10 » » 0 6 Quick Shine, per tin.. .. 0 6 J 1??0^ F r bar •• 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) .. 0 5 Toilet, 4m a box ... 1 0 „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Monkey, per lar .. 0 6 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10^.. .^^P9^ bar ■ . ••• 06 VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, Colonial, per bottle 0 6 n . .I!l *nd. ™ '„. ' , - 1 3 Draught, per gallon 2 6 Dismfeotant Fluid, Gd and .. 1 0 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 Williams Juno Tobacco, per stick MUSTAED,D.SJ\Fs .. 0 6 Hperlb c , Q , , , •• 5 0 _i» a qjq Carriage Candles. 6d, Bd, ] Od, " "fa ". 18 Price's per lb .. 10 ,: Loose, per lb 13 -ESSENCES-- SALT, 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 .. 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb  0 3 Strawberry .. 0 6 ground, per lh ... 0 4 Preserved Raspberry, 2£lb tins 1 0 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 10 Strawberies, „ 10 Raspberry Syrap,per bottlel ... 13 . Tomatoes „ 010 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Jomg Sugar, per lb .. 0 6 Fruit Drinks (assorted) ... 1 0 °, asto!\ *?. . , . ' •• 0 6 , Lemonade Crystals I ..0 9 Rennet (Vissier s) per bot 0 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren g .. 2 4 I . ■■-..■■>:■■ I ■■ ■ i ■ . ' . JOHN OER ANT) Co. ASHBUitTON