Wedding Bells.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated on January 1,1902, in 8t Miohael's church, Oxford Terraca, Christchurch, the Rev AveriU, the pastor of that church, being the officiating clergyman. The contracting parties « ere—Mr Thomas Henry Baltop, son of Mr T Dalton (Manor Farm, Wakanui), and Mies Emma Mandalene Meng, (Christ ohuroh), daughter of the late Mr Charles Meng (Ohoka). Ib is an old saying, "Happy id the bride that the fuo shines on," and on that day the sun beamed forth in all its glory* The bride (who was given away by Mr Snider) looked charming, and carried a shower bouquet of snow whife flowers inter mixed with maiden hair fern. The bridal dress was of greyish blue cashmere, with trimmings of white aatin, intermixed with laoe and chiffon, and hat to match of a mosb picturesque appearanoe. Mr George Dillon {brother of the bridegroom) acbed as best man. The bridesmaid was Mlbb Lens Ellenberger, (cousin of the bride), wearing a beooming dreas of white spotted muslin, with cornflower blue aash, and having "a hat to suit her attire; After the marriage cere mony, the bridal party proceeded to Antigua Street, where many friends were entertained ab the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs Meog. After full justioe had been done to the wedding festivities, and good wishes were expressed to tbe newly wedded pair, they lelb on their honeymoon en route to Dunedin, midst showers of rice. The bride wore a travelling dress of navy blue, the bodice of tartan silk facings, with tcque of ostrich feathers and laoe. Mr end Mrs Dalton were the receiplente of many useful presents, many of them of great value.

Weather Report for January.

The month almost throughout was marked by high, dry. end variable winds. It blew from the N.W. on 6 days, from the N.Win the morning veering ia the afternoon to S.E on 7 days, N.N.B on 2 dayp, N.E on 8 days, S,Esdßysand StW 3 days; The highest velocity, 639 miles, was noted on the 23rd, the lowest 13 miles on the 6th. Ihe highest temperature in the sun, 114 degrees, was recorded on the 26th, tho highest in shade 89 degrees on same date tho lowest; 46 elegrees on several da^a. The total rainfall for the month was 074 inchss, tho highest 051 fell on the 28th, bhe lowest Qo_ on the 22nd« Rain fall on 6 days only. The aver age dally reading of the wet bulb hygrometer for the month was 36 degrees, tbe high average being due to the prevalence ot dry winds. The grass thermometer gave a high average daily reading of 33 degrees alto due to dry winds, There was more or less bright sunshine every day. W.WiS.

MOUNT SOMERS.

Rain fell on 13 days at Mount Somers ; most in one day of 24 hours, on the 28 rh, when 1.88 inches fell. Total rainfall for the month, 4.22 Inches, against an average rainfall of 4.47 for the las' Dine years The fiarly part of tbe month was dull and wet, bat aftor the firßt week, hob, dry weather net in, continuing until the end of the month, with the exception of one heavy day's rain, on the 28shi There has also been a gaod deal of drying -or'west winds since tbe middle of the month.

A Edwabd Peaohe

KYLE.

The total rainfall registered at Kyle during tha month of January was 1.12 inches. Bain fell on six days during the month; J Labibie,

ALFORD.

The rainfall during the month of January was as follows:—Alford Forest, 4.0 inches; Afford Station, 2 325 inches. E. Hbrrixg

Nelson's Diamond Jubilee.

United Press Asaooiation~By Eleotrio Telegraph

Nelson, February 3

The morning broke perfectly for the cele bration of the sixtieth anniversaty of Nelson, and the city looked wonderfully bright and gay, with crowds of people and a profusion of banting, &J. The decorations were tx titemely effective. At 830 o'clock the H Battery fired a salute. At 9 a commemora tion service was held on the steps of the Cathedral Hill, tha Bishop leading, and the Presbyterian and Methodist clergy taking part. The people commenced by singing • All People that on Earth do Dwol'.' After the service a procession took placo, in which tho volunteers led. The Premier, Sir J Ward, and Hon CH Mills, with th?ir ladies, tbe _layor of Nelson, and all bhe representa tive and official psrsonagee, the old S6ttlers In decorated oars and carriages, a bullock dray with sebtlsrs, the members of Frien ly Societies, and school children all took part. The old settlers were heartily cheered alorg the line of march to the Botanical Reserve, where speeohes were delivered by tbe Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, Hon G H Mills, Mr Graham, M.H.R, Colonel Pitt, M.L.O, and the Mayor

Tha old settlers were then entertained at luncheon, to whioh a hundred and thirty who had arrived in 1843 were invited. The Premier, Sir J Ward, and Hon 0 B Mil's spoke in felicitous terms of the good work done by the pioneers. The health of the old settlers was proposed by the Premier, and hearty cheers were given in their honour.

At one o'clock the athletic and cycling sports were commenced at Trafalgar Park, and bhe bowling tournament)'began.

' The Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, and the Hon 0 H Mills were entertained aba banquet tonight. During the evening bhe streets were crowded, A torchlight procession was held. The display of fireworks under the auspices of the Jubilee Committee, abtraated very large attendance; The warships threw their searchlights on the surrounding hills, and the effect was very pleasing.

The weather ab present is threatening,

|n IJtbe bowling match the P&lmerßton ffo'rth rink beat the local players, bub tbe iourpameab does not commence till to? morrow.

There was a record attendance ab the iports in the afternoon. Several minor accidents ooourred among cyclists. Watson, of Chrsstchurcb,and Bradley, of Wellington, fell in bhe final of the Jubilee Wheel Rice through one of the tyres exploding. Both cyclists were shaken and were not able to compete farther; The following were win ners from outside the district i— Cycling : Nattraoe (Wellington) won the Cash Mile Jubilee Weeel Race and the Cash Three Miles, Boyd (Ohristohuroh) won the Amateur Mils Championship, Three Mile Handicap, and was dead heat with Whitefield in tbe Two Miles. In the running events, Morris won bhe Cash 100 yds and 200yda.

Nbeson, February 4 The weather is again excellent for bhe continuation of tbe Jubilee.

News in Brief.

The Canterbury Farmers' Association will sell ab the Geraldine fards, to-morrow, 2800 sheep, 14 cattle, and 15 pigs. Caterpillars have appeared in bhe crops on the Papakaio Plain, near Oamaru, In some mddoeks ao^es of grain are lying on the |rouudj quite white, having been eaten through by this scourge.

A writer in a Home paper says that the coat of the war works out ab £5 per man per week for all in South Africa, and he a-ks; Where doea it all go ?

Several employers of labor in Wanganui have decided to dispense with the services of young men who are known to indulge in oonsiabent faettiyg, as they fear the'eonse. que-oea so far m their takings are concerned, 11 Four Australian squatters whose wealth Is said to aggregate considerably oyer $5,000,000, were staying at Rotoraa '''; ■ She Criterion Hotel, Ohristohuroh, which was gutted by fire early yesterday morning, was one of those ordered to be |6?bullt by the Licensing Oomxrtittee.

THE NINTH CONTINGENT.

United Press Association—By Eleortio Telegraph Wellington, February 3 The applications received by the Welling ton. Recruiting Board for Inclusion in Ninth Contingent number considerably over 600 to Sli 127 places.

Up to last night, fifty applications have I been made to the Ashburton Recruiting j Board for bhe Ninth Contingent* Other Intending applicants should send in their names not later than this evening, as the Board will sit at 9,30 am. to-morrow morning at bhe Guards orderly room; Ab 2,30 this afternooD, elxty two applica tions had been received for service in bhe Ninth Contingent.

The Premiers Visit to England

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright Auckland Feb 3

A meeting of citizens interested in the proposal to arrange a farewell social to the Premier on behalf of the people of Auck land prior to his departure for London, to take part in th.9 Coronation ceremonies, was held today, Mr J H Witheford, MH R. presided. Tbe Mayor, in a letter apologising for his absence, trusted that the affair would be successful, which he believed would be the case provided bhe function was of a non-political mature. After discussion it was decided that those present, together with the town and country members of Parliament, cl y and suburban Mayors, Chairmen of County Councils, Road Boards, and other public bodies, leaders of Auckland organisations, and a number of prominent cU zins, who ! had expressed a desire to assist, should form a general committee.

THE LATEST A Violent Gale.

STEAMERS WEATHERBOUND.

RAILWAYS AND TELEGRAPHS DISLOCATED.

United Press Association—By Eleolric

Telegraph—Copyright

londoNj Feb 3 A violent north easterly gale, lasting three daygj has been experienced in Europe, It was especially severe in the Ohannt-l, causing a suspension of traffic and several wrecks. The Os tend packet Maria Henrietta was dis abled and drifted about for sixty hours. All efforts to reprovision the vessel failed

Received Feb 4, 910 a m London, February 8 Xn consequence of a violent north easterly galo, 70 steamers are weather bound at the mouth of the Thames

The Ostend packet Marie Henrietta was disabled, but after drifting about for many hourp, was brought to Ostend all well.

A German barque foundered with all hands at the Scilly lelea

The Orizba was thirty hours late in reaching Plymouth. She experienced a heavy g&ie in the Bay of Biscay.

Tbe Storm dislocated the railways and telegraphs between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic^ and snow blocked the railway trains in the New

York Statp,

Home and Foreign.

THE KING AND QUEEN:

United Preaa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright

Recalved Feb 4, 9 31 a m London, February 3 The King and Queen attended the Lyric Theatre on Friday, the Lyceum on Satur day, find were present at a sacred.concert in the Qaeen's Hall on Sunday.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Pross Association—-!?? Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copy right)

Received February 4,9 31pm London, Feb 3 The feeling in Capetown deprecates the patching up of a peace for the sake of the Coronation, and that to granb an amnesty to the rebels would prove the .severest blow ever administered to Aus tralian and Canadian trust in Britain.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Feb 3, 1Q a m) Sydney, Feb 4 In connection with the Coronation, Mr Barton has been requested to at tend the Conference of Prem'era of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Oape, and Natal, to discuss matters of Imperial interest, including trade rela tions and defence.

The Commonwealth.

«►• United Presi Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Feb 4, 10 am)

Brisbane Feb 4

The Premier has issued a manifesto for the General Election, in which he asserts that the actions o£ tbe Com* aionwealtb to nearly every State have so bitterly disappointed tbe advocates of the Union that perhaps most of tbem would be glad to see the Union dissolved. He points out the necessity for the State Governments to keep in tact the powers secured to them to resiat all attempts to abridge them, and refuse any invitation of the Fede ral Government to surrender tbe least of them. Referring to the status of the Premiers at the Coronation, he would refuse to accept the qoddjtiQns, which really amount to feotng under Mr Barton's patronage. He would sooner go under Mr Seddon's patron age. He differs from Mr See, because he can see no reason why Mr Seddon should not get a special invitation. He believes that Mr Seddon, from what he has done for the Mother Country, 'is more entitled, t^ special recognition than]#r Barton,

MINING

Ignited Press A3sooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph

DiJNIDIH, feb 4, Today's Baleß-—Olrig, 12s; Victory, 2\a 3di 2is.

Returns—Roxburgh Amalgamated 1460z 10Jwt 3grs for the month i Indian Glen Rook, TOO?, from 150 tons, for one month.

MAYFIELD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) THE WEATHER. The weather continues very hot, Sunday being the hottest day we bave had this summer, followed by a uor'weater on Monday: Csops are ripening rapidly, and harvest is in full swing now, Threshing machines are also moving. Three started from Mayfield on Saturday. LAMBS DYING. A number of deaths have coourred among lambs lately, the cause, so far, not being apparent! PERSONAL, Mr Keilahan, who for the past year has : been in bad health, is at the present time j much worse, and in a very weak state. MAY FIELD SA_«YABDS The Committee of the Mayfield Saleyards Company met on Saturday night, and trans acted a considerable amount cf business. It was decided that the capibal of bhe Company should be £600, for land, sheep yards, and dip, shares to be £1 each* Offers of land for site were received, and that of Mr A J Huston was accepted, subject to valuation and valuers appointed. By a ballot of the shareholders present, the following were appointed provisional dlreotors :— Messrs W Oakloy (chairman), T.Harrison, A J Huston, E Taylor. G Hants©-, W Gallagher, and T Bennett. It is antic pated that the first sale will be held within, a m nth

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association-—By Eleobrio Telegraph Wflli notch, Feb 4 Ab the Supreme Court Jack Taiwhanga, who was convicted yesterday of theft bb Paimeroton North, waß sen'.enoed to 18 months' imprisonment. OSBORNE. Feb 4 Tbe weather for the last two days has been oppressively hot, the thermometer registering over ninety degrees in the shade and 115 ia the tun.

Ministers Banquetted.

United Press Aeaociation—-By Eiecbrio Telegraph Nnxsosr February 4 Tho Ripht Hon R J Heddon, Sir J G Ward and the Hon Mr M.lls were entertained at a bacqueb last evening.by the clbi_9_s. The May-re presided, aod there was a large re presentative attscdinoe. The function was a great success. This morning Sir J G Ward received a number of deputations with re gard to local wants. In respeco to the question cf increased Post Office accom modation the Postmaster General said the matter would be carefully investigated at once In order to deoi 'a whether the present building could be extended or a new office erected* If a new building was determined on, the site woa'd be finally chosen at) onae.

Timaru Supreme Court.

United Press Association—By Electric * Telegraph Timaru, February 5 At the Supreme Court today John Shan non, for robbery with violence at Ashburton, was sentenced to 9 months Michael Shea, for burglary at Alford Forest, was sentenced to six months John Sharp, charged with forging and uttering a promissory note tor £5 ab Timaru, on June 18, 1901, was pub on probation for one year

Is Chloroform a Safe Anesthetic ?

United Press Association—By Kleotrlo Telegraph Dunedin, Feb 4 The morning sitting ot the Medioal Con gress was occupied en v paper by Dr Robrts of Dunedin on the administration cf chloro form. The doctor contended that if admin istered under proper conditions it^ was perfectly safe* The operator's safeguard in all cases was to administer the anesthetic in as small doses as possible. The greatest danger was to strong young men and robust i patients. Dr Roberts' views were generally I approved.

•JHE ASHJ3UBTON GUABDIAN i TUESDAY, FEBBUABY, 4, 1902



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I WANTED. - ____ YTTANTED- -A respectable Boy, to look [ VV after pony and help in store. Apply | HITNRY S.KPHENeON. 2 36 WiNTED-Lady Help to atelat with children and light home work Apply Mrs Dodos, Tancred Street 231 PLUMS and Greengages for Jam, cheap, ab Mrs Rantokix. TO LET—Fcur-roomtd House with half aore of land j also shop and dwelling of six rooms.—H. M. Jonks. 2 37 WANTED bo Purotase-Small House, for removal. Tinwald side of river preferred.—Apply W. Stonykr, Arcade _ 2 20 QECOND-HAND BICYCLES - Highest O prioe given for Second hand Bioyoles, any make.—Oatks, Lowey & Co, Exclusive i Cycle Dealers, Burnett Street FRESH Oysters, firsb of season, by ex press—J H Jkwitt, Burnett Street. WANTED Known—TO LET—Six Roomed Houce in Grey Street, nearly new, with wash house and copper. Also Shop with Dwelling attaohed, in Moore Sbreet; rent cheap. Apply Missis Page, East Btreeb GREAT CASH SALE—Japanese Goods Just Boughb at Halt Prices Obiaa Afternoon Tea Sets 2s 6d, China Cups and Saucers 6a dc_, Handsome Vases from 2a 9d per pair, Japanese Cuffs 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d bo*, China Mugß 4d, China Bowls 61—Cabson & Co. KOOLIBAH cures Rheumatism, Head, ache, Lumbago, and Sciatica. All pains disappear under Koolibah j 2* every, where ~ANTED KNOWN-That J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmas Stock of Boots and Shoeß, of best quality juat arrived Repair ing dorse at once, best leather need ; ths Hall --nest Court Houee, Ashburton. 11 lb3 FRESH Bupplies of The Eternal City, O'er Moor and Fen, The Helmet of Navarre, Lord Kitchener; new Album of Christchurch views, Colonial everyday Cot k ery, new Dictionaries, Bibles, Prayer and Bymn Books, Marked Testaments, New Indoor Games, New Fancy Goods, including r Photo Frames, Ladies' Medallion Purseß, Ladies' Pookeb Knives, Perfumery, Etc. A T H WILLIAMS, East Street, SPECIAL Purchase of Travellers* Sam ples, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Every arbiole can be sold ab wholesale price— W H Peaboe's, Cash Draper QAMPLES of Towels, Tolleb Covers O Toileb Sets, Quilts, and lots of useful thing;?, Must be Sold at Once ab Wholesale Price—W H Pearce, Cash Draper SAMPLES Boughb at a Large Discount — Ladies' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, only one rf each kind, Wholesale Prices—W H PxABOE, Cash Draper ARPENTER'B TOOLS. —I have ju"et received a large Shipment of (Hoofs of alt descriptions ab a greatly reduced price, and am selling same ab fully 25 per cenb reduction in price. —G. Medbins, The People's Ironmonger. PENELOPE'S English Experiences, For tune's Darling, The Real Christian, The Firsb Man in the Moon, The Youngest Girl in ihe School, The Story of Ronald Kestrel, Papa Limited, A Losing Game, The Allen, Forma Gordyeef, Elementioa Love's Cross Wsyp, His Lawful Wifp, The Lovely Mrs Pemberton, The Second Youth of Theodora Desanges, Oaly a Mspr, Ibe Fire Brand, Christmas Nnumber of The Queen, Lady's Pictorial and Windsor Magazine.— H M Jones SALE of Samples, Etc,—Samples of Men's Shirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats. The Prices will astonish you.—W H Pearce, ash Drap rand Clothier ICING Sugar 6d, Oocoanub 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2d, New Jordan Almonds 2s 41, Muscitela Is.—John Orr & Co. MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 43 9d, Quart 5* 6d, £ gallon "6( 9), per dozen.—John Obr & Co. T7""ERR BROS, Burnetb^Sbreeb, wish to! remind all their Friends that they could not do better than start the New Year by giving them a turn, Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. WANTED KNOWN-We consider ihat satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to •• get there.'' Don't forgot this i when making out your household list nf Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers FINEST New Currants, 4£d and 5d per I lb, New Sultanas 64d Ib, New Raisons s_d lb, New Figs (Cooking) U Ib, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dates 6d lb, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 701b bag 14b 6d, 561b bag 12s, 401b bag 8s 9d, Brewers Crystals, 701b bags 15a 6d, abF__TCE_B Bros HERBAL Beer Extract, to make eighb gallons, 7d bottle, Hops Is per ib, Whole Ginger Is per Ib, Corks Is 3d and Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juioe, black bottle, Is per bottle. Raspberry, Lemon, and Pineapple Syrup Is bottle, Lemonade Cry* sbals 9i per battle, at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores __________ LADIES, l_A_>l__Si i^/^my/"~i rji _ HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH an Extraordinary Line of BLACK kSERGBS AND PLAIN AND I FANCY LUSTRES, We Can Offer You During OUR SALE," 1 Now in Full Swing, DEESSES COMPLETE As Under : (Made in the latest style, and flb guaranteed Black Heavy Diagonal fancy .Serge (very suitable for Autumn Wear)? Drees iQomplete for — TWO POUNDS:- Q S d Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ... ... 3 © 0 Fan^y Black Lustre, dress complete ... ... 3 3 II Superior Fancy Black Lustre dress complete ... 3 5 0 Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ... 2 5 0 Extra Superior Fancy Black Lustre, dreas complete 3 10 0 Extra Superior Plain Blank LBBtre, dress complete 3 10 0 Extra Extra Superfine, (very choice) 3 15 0 KQhTOTE & HEFFORD » THE CORNER." 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ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Repairing, Painting, Grain Storj on T. 8,211. Specifications at Town Clerk's Offl >c, where tenders will be received till 10 am on Thursday, the 6th icst. H H ifOOKS, Town Clark. |M»_____—____Ml„i_l—MMl—________■{ CANTERBURY FARMERS' ASSOCI ATION GERALDiNE LIVE BIOCK MARKET TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY. /~\UR General Entries comprise— 2812 SHEEP, fab and sbore 14 CATTLE, fat and store 15 PJGS, fab and Btore SPECIALB. 50 Crossbred EWES (prime fat) 60 $-bred EWES, 4 tooth 50 ,-bred WETHERS, 4 tooth (fat) 180 g-bred EWES, 3 booth, a good line 700 f-bred EWES, 2 tooth, wall grown, and in good condition 450 |-bred LAMBS, fab and forward 400 |-bred LAMBS, fab and forward 120 i-bred EWES, with 125 Lambs ab foot 100 S-bred LAMBS, suitable for Rape 700 ipbred LAMBS, good stores J MUNDELL, Auctioneers 2 35 R SMITH, Stock AgenU t__J_ii_^__-_.'._l_J.'.'L'.'.'!.!!. , ."■- Public Notices 1.0.0.E*. M..TJ. THE Ltdies' Lodge will be opened on THURSDAY Nexb, 6th i__t. Cere mony by District Officers ab 730 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. All Members Ashburton Lodge and visiting members invited* J W LEGGETT, N G. 2 39 O CAMPBELL, P.B. NINTH CONTINGENT. ASHBURTON DISTRICT.' THE Reciting Board wil,l eit ab the Ashburton Guards Orderly Room, on WEDNESDAY, sth mat, ab 9.30 a.m., when all applicants for enrolrrienb in the Ninth Contingent mueb ba present to undergo the necessary teste. All applications must be in the Recruiting Officers hands by TUESDAY, 4th Inst,, E ff NICOLE, Captain, 2 15 Recruibing Officer. ~~J" WRIGHT, ~~~ Conductor and Promoter of tbe Aahburfcan Bar-io Band, XS, Prepared to receive Pupils for BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Site, attended, A. good fypply of Instruments and Music kept in stock. S*or Terms, etc, apply 3 33 J* WRIGHT, Tancred Street* 1 Rood 36 Perches, together wlbh Oofctage of 3 rooms, Soullery, and Pantry. Prioe wanted, _3140* T^HUGOK, _geeli



'National Mortgage & Agency Company, land for private sale SHEPHERD'S RUSH ESTATE, KUAPUNA. 3Q ryry ACRES of the above well known Off Esbate are now being offered for Private Sale. Price low. Terms easy. Full particulars on application to NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COY, of N.Z, LTD, Timaru or Christchurch, 1175 And D THOMAS, Ashburton I .■l"!''!j'__-_JJ'» ----- «■___■■« '.!___ US HENRY BTEPHENSO N THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 2 O'clock Sharp. NEW POST OFFICE. HENRY STEPHENSON will Sell by Public Auction, as above— $ Scaffolding, Builders' Planks, Timber of all Sorts, Mouldings, 2 Wheel Barrows, 20 | Sheets sft Iron, New Grindstone and Stand, Iron Roller, Iron Ventilators, Casks of i Cement, Doors, Bricks, Firewood, Sundries, etc, etc No Reserve. 2 34 HENRY STEPHEN.' ON.ff "hkNBY feTEPHE~NSON7^ IN response to Appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Tewn Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc, in my business, I. have deoided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my prompt and best attention My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Figs, Cattle, Furniture, etc, as u>ual, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement In any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY—I bave several Bums awaiting investment Colonial Grown and Island Fruib sold privately during tbe week, also all kinds of Produce Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 3_o» per month. I have also severs! secondhand Instruments on hand, cheap HENBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND .OMMI6SION AGENT AND VALUER, Ashburton g___B__W_M______Bß____MM> FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs William Bryant are respectfully Informed that the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Mybtlk Olive, will move from their resi dence, Wills street, or. THURSDAY, the 6bh inst, at 2.30 pm, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 2 30 Undertakers PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. APPLICATIONS for B« INVESTMENT SHARES will be received by tbe undarslgned up to th 9 lOch DAY a* FEBRUARY, when Allotments will be made. ALBERT ROBERTB, 1 217 Manager, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, TTTTS HAY X X.JLX.KJ JL/xjL X 9 TUESDAY, FIB. 4, 1902, From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and From 7 to 9 p,m. Working Expenses on all Shares are now due and payable. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. 2 26 MISS M. BICHAEDSON, mEACHER OF PIANO. Term begins on Febrnary 1, 1902. Bbm Road, Allbnton. 1200 THE Mccormick still leads, m_K WINNER OF. THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Cbrlstcburoh Show, THE MoOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Received. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go. Wills Street, Ashburton. I M. PRIEST, Manner WANTED every one to remember that "M^ixoit's Zealandia Boot ! Store ia selling Boots and Shoes at reduced ! prices.



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT CLEARING SALE AT MBTHVEN On Account of Mr Ales McLennan, Blackford FRIDAY, 14th MARCH, 1902. WE Shalt Hold a Complete CLEARING SALE of 12 Draught and 6 Light HORSES, 20 Head CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS. _o, fto, Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ln. 228 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer WOOL. WOOL. /"\UR NEXT SALE will take place at OHRISTOHUROH on February 20, 1902. AT TIMARU on February 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their Olipß as follows :-- If intended for gale at Ohmtcborcb, to D. A, Brown and Bon's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru, to Mill and Go's Siding, Tinaara, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, WANTED FOR EXPORT— JLTEADOW and OLOVER.HAY. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mb F A Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres ab Mayfield by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd, BU _ I BUSINESS NOTICES LLfcWELON OWi_N, MCSM, CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. QTUDENTB prepared for any Musical k_) Examination held in New Zealand. Ali branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Fx*min*tions, 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per cent, , 2 9 THE REASON'S GREETINGS TO _1._L.1_,. ''F'HS undersigned beg to thank the A public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay in this district, and would draw special attention to the facb that as they will be removing to Christchurch to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tbeir Ashburton branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing roaohines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their readers are still sceptical on tbe matter, the firm is still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications ate sent in promptly. As all stock must be quitted prior to January 31st, In order to open in Christ church with a fresh stock, reduced prices from this out will be the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will be sold at sixpence per copy— your own selection of 500 copies still remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented with one of these gratis. Our stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty}, 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World Song Folio/ Universal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Month Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all be marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stock must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneous support, Believe us, Yours Faithfully, GRACE BROS., Aroade, Asbburtom _ : _ : _, > ' l *v GO 2 l__ m a HH . $ W |__ X r_ -s §s §g_ \_d s|i ■_ _■__ w -°° " .__? »!■'!__ > _7_ /-—> m 0 _. ft, — — ,_ ST. £• S* | tf* DO i if < B. 8J I CO l X-_. o _ W CO \ — * *_ Oo c_ 3D P3 *■ __£ i_ i t* as y {_ WANTED our lady friends to note that M_m.qr!s Zealandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of Amerlcau Boots and Shoes at prices Becond to none I in Aehburtoa,



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