THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Baeeivecl January 29, 10 11 a tn)

A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION, New York, Jan 28

The explosion of a dynamite cartridge on the underground railway, New York, exploded a reserve of half a ton of dynamite, doing a million dollars' worth of damage. Eight persona were killed and a hundred injured

THB SPANISH-AMERICAN WAE

London, Jaa 28

The Chronicle's New York corres pondent states tba!; Great Bit*in avowed her intention to use other means than diplomacy to prevent a coalition during the United States- Spanish war. Buesia immediately deserted France, and declared her sympathy for America

SOUTH AFRICA

IMPORTANT CAPTURES OF BOERS.

United Press Association—By Electrio

Telegraph —Copyright

(Reoeived January 29, 10 17 am) JLondon, Jan 28 Colonel Plumer captured thirty-six Boers.

General Bruce Hamilton has cap tored a laager at Nelspan. The British located the Bethel, Ermelo and Standerton commandos at NelapatJ, and afc dawn the British charged, and the Boers flsd, pursued for miles. Twelve were driven into blockhouseßj and surrendered. The total result was two Boers killed and fonr wotmdbd, with eighty-two un wounded taken prisoners, including Field Oornet De Villiers, Captain Dejaager, of the Staate Artillery, and L. Bejaager, a member c-f the Yolk - raad. Three British were wounded.

SIXTEEN PEERS OPPOSE THE WAR.

In tbe Houae of Lords an amendment moved by Lord Wei by, on a motion of Bar! Wemyes, which justified the Government's conduct daring the war, was negatived by sixty votes to sixteen. Lord Rosebery did not vote.

Presentation to Captain Sedden.

United Press Aeeooiation—By Eleotrio

Telegraph

Wellington, Jan 29

Captain Seddon has been presented with B handsome revolver, bearing an inscription that ib was presented by hia father's oolleagues in the New Zaaland Government* ffhe Hon J Oarroll made the presentation, and complimauted the reciplenb on the manner in whiofa he had already acquitted himself in the field, 3he Hona Hall-Jooee, MoGowan, Duecan, and Milla also wished Captain Saddon saooeas. The Premier, responding to the toast; of hia health, aaid fchat hia colleague8 * in honoring bis eon, had honored him, and thanked them. He oouaselled blesonand other ofiioeiß to be o.u'e faliothe diepositioß of their men. The attacks ©f the future would be Burpriw ones, and the officers should be careful to eeo that the outpoute were well placed,"and choose the most Tigilaat for the positions.

The Railway Works. MORE STOPPAGES.

United Press iueooiation—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Stratford, Jan 28

Today the whole of the men at work on the Stratford-Tcko light railway were dismissed. The line was to have been opened next month. Chbistouokch, January 29 All work on the Walpara-Oheviofc railway Is to be stopped immediately.

FIRES

United Prats Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Chbistchurch, Jan 29 The Sb Albans Weeleyan Sunday School foom was totally destroyed by fire at a quarter to three this morning. Ir is not known how the fire originated. The building waa insured in the New Zealand office for £6QO| svad the furniture for £12j in the National,

Donedxn, January 29

A fire at Alexandra destroyed Witch's bakery and two Bhope, owned by Mr J Rivera* Witoh, who lost everything, was insured for £200 in tbe London and Lancashire, and he estimates his loao at £300 sibsvei Duggan's jewellery stock was iosured for £100 in the New JSaalsmd 3 Reid, jeweller, who oconpied the second of Rivers' shops, wai insured for £125 la the National office,

News In Brief.

At the last meeting of the Timara Borotigfo Council the Inspector of Water works told the Oouncl that the town had lately been using 1 800,000 gallons of water per day. This, he aatd, was the heaviest demand ihat had ever been made on the waterworks.

AiioldkdyofOamara has jast completed a mat made out of 20,00 rabbit tails. It haa been beautif ally designed with diffarent coloured tails, and is large enough to cover a doable sSzad bed. The mat was sold for £40.

Mesira Strange and Go, drapers, Bumebfc Street, announce that their end of summer tale is now on. They request the public to call at their sample moms and peruse the catalogues, as all goods are sold at the Christ church prioßS. Thay have a large stock of samples, which will ba sacrificed to make room for new ones.

Zoalandia Bicycles.—Theße popular Bioyoleß are in such demand that Moeers Gates, Lowry & Co. have great difficulty in executing orders to contraot time.

(The Ninth Consignment— Meagre CKtes, Jjowry & Go. have just unpacked their ninth consignment of this season's cyolealities, comprising the latest in candle and gas lamps.

Wade's Woem Fi^s ai?e most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is

Sandbr & Sobs Eeoalypti Extract,™ Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma lit the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versltieß all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, whioh are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalyp KxtraotSj may sot) be miatakoa for Sander & Spas' P,ura Volatile Eucalypti Extract we Elate :—lb le proved by teßia :nade by the %edical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grleiawald (Prussia), that only products thab are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, reiiooue and other substances adheren to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. Hd avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitlg, diphtheria, dysentery ;3teraal'lntlanimatioii,:*bc'., inaht fn getting SIBfDBK anj) Sons' Poism VoiiTiN® 'Euo

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotdo

Telegraph—Copyright

Reoaived Jan 29, 10 15 am

GOVEHNOR OF NEW SOUTH

WALES. Sydney, Jan 29

It is understood that Vice-Admiral Sir Harry Kawson will be the new Governor of New South Wales.

A LION

GETS LOOSE.

A lion eecaped from Fitzgerald'a Oircus, and killed a performing goat. It web recaptured after some difficulty, near the Proprietary Mine Office.

Interprovincial

Uaited Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, January 28 An accident occurred at Ohiawa, near Opotiki, today, John Kelly, of Opotikl, being drowned. It appears Kelly was crossing in a ferry boat with a double seated buggy, and was carried out to sea, the boat being upset The b s Paeroa and Fingal were both in the harbour, and rendered every assistance, with difficulty rescuing Lask, the ferryman. Kelly seemed dazed, and sank. Deceased leaves a wife and family of eleven. Hokiiika Jan 28 ' Ihe Hokitika River Dredge had a narrow escape afe 6 o'clock this morning. The side and head lines carried away, and the big boat was lost. The dredge master was struck by E wire and taken home unconscious. A quantity of timber came on boarc', tho dredge going down by the he*u. Even ually the Ourrent slti( kened, aod matters were made safe, McGregor, the dredgemaeter, is out of danger* j

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—Bj Electric Telegraph

Wellington, January 22 The Palmerston bowling team have decided not to play out the match wifch Wellington for the second place in the bowling tourna* ment, but content bhemaelvea with third position The Governor returmd thia morning from the trip to the Southern Islands

b'TBATFORD, Jan 29 The Tarauaki Rifle Asaoc ation rneexug has been fixed for Maroh 19 h and 20.h.

Sporting.

TAFAPUNA RACKS.

SECOND DAY.

United Press Association—By Bleofcrio Telegraph

Takapuna Racecourse, January 29 There ia a large attendance and the weather is fine. Results : —

ScKCEUAN—Lady Avon 1, Jewellery 2, Landlock 3. Scratched — Donnybrook, Dividends—£3 17a 6J and £1 12s Inside, £5 16s 6 i and £1 Isa 6d outside.

PoNt-Stepaway 1, Blue Paul 2, Annoyed 3. Scratched—Sentinel and Mimosa. D.vi* dendf—£2 16a and 17* 6J inside, £2 8a 6d and 18) outside;

Maiden HußDLEa—Khama, 1, Tuni 2, TYesham 3. AH started. Diuidends—£s 5i 61 and £3 lOj ioaide, £7 Si and £2 15a 6j outside.

JC Handicap— Coronet J, B!ub Jacket 2, Defender 3 Also started—Sparkling Water and Goldea Rose, Won by two lengths. Time—2,l2 Dividends -Inside, £3 83, oateicle £3 IDs

RESENTMENT.

Nature resents being outraged, and is swift to retaliate. When, through indiscretion, harry or ignorance, you offend against nature by overloading the atomieh, that common bub dangerous complaint known as Constipation comes on. The first; symptoms of something having gone wrong are to ba seen In ernptions of thetkln—perhaps in Pimples or Boils Coastipation means that the bowels are being clogged with putrid matter, atid unless the impediment is removed, other troubles quickly follow, Impey's Miy Apple is a certain and cSsctive remedy for all complaints of the stomach, liver, and kidneya. Id aids nature gently and pleasantly ; it cures, and you stay cared. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers at 2s 6i i er bottle.

We wish to notify our readers that Messrs Fletcher Bros Second Tea Competition closes on February 28th, ao that all who hold Coupons mueb send them in before (he above date, if they wish to have a chance in this Prize Distribution

Hollis Cycles—Tho display of HolHe oyclea now on view at John Orr & Go's ie well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. These machines are made from genuine B 8. A parts by the celebrated gunm&kers, I, Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guaraoteb of their efficiency. The models we have Been are superbly finished, and the high Btandard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Holiia bicycle has been most rigidly maintained.

TEE ASHBURTON GOABDIiU s WEBNBBDAY, JANUARY 29, 190$



Public notices. 10 OF., M V MEMBERS of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge and Visiting Members are in vited to bo present at Uie opening of the Ladies' Lodgo, wliioh oerr-mony will be per formed by the District Offioera ou THURS DAY next, January 30-b, at 7,30 pm, in the Lodge Room, The Ladies' Lodge will be entertained by the Aahbuaton Lodge after* wards at a Social J. W. LEGGEir, N.G*. 1 219 O. CAMPBELL, P.B. MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL MISS BARR&TT'S SCHOOL wili Re- Open on FEBRUARY 3rd, last. Subjects Taught—English, Music, Draw ing, Singing, and Litin. Miss Babratt will be at Home from 3l»t inst. i 221



ASHBURTON EIPLE VOLUNTEERS VOLLEY Firing POSTPONED until THURSDAY, February Grb, Parade at Drillsbed on THURSDAY, 30th 'nBCk, at 6 p.m. W. E. DOLMAN, V.D., Captain Commanding dshburton Rifles. I 224 VOLUNTEER NOTICE. THE aahburtou Riflsa and the Aahbur ton Guards will parade at the Drill' shed at 6 p.m. on THURSDAY, 30th inst., for the purpose of escorting the Aehburton Section of the Eighth Contingent to the I Railway Station on the occasion of their departure for camp by Express, , Dresa—Drill Order. By Order. W E DOLMfiN, V.D, Captain, Commanding Ashburtoo R fies E F NICOLL, Oiptain, 1 225 Commanding Aahbnrtoa Gnat da HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of Pupil Teaoher at) above School. Applications, with Testimonials, to be ia bands of the Chairman (Rev. R, A, Wood* thorpe) before 5 p.m. on FrUDAY, January 31st. By Order, J. C. BELL, 1 214 Secretary to Committee. Mi& McLACHLAN WILL ADDRESS the Electors of Aahburton in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, on THBUSDAY, JANUARY 30th A!iß p m. His Worship in the Chair, Ladies cordially Invited 1 208 MISS M. BICHABDSONj mEAOHER OF PIANO. QDarm begins on Febtttary I, 1902. Belt Road, Allenton. 1 200 MY New Term of Taltioo on Pi&aoforte commences od MONDAY, 25th Inst. MISS "oIrSON, Corner Wills and William Street) 1 195 _______ _ NOTICE H/^HILDS, of Wakanul Road, hay « Kj ing taken over that old established Business lately carried on by Mb J Burgess, Wakanui Boid, opposite Baring Square, wishes to notify that ifc will now be under the Management of A J Chil-ds, who is a Practical Shoeing and G : neral Black smith I 203 A TRIAL SOLICITED Public Luncheon TO THE ASHBURTON MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH CONTINGENT. WHO will arrive by the Express on Wednesday, and will be entertained ab a PUBLIC LUNCHEON, in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THBKSDAY, Commencing at 1.30 pirn Tickets—Single, 2a 63 ; Lady and Gentle man, 48. Tickets to be had from H M Jones, A T H Williams, and Members of the Com mittee. V. MAINWARING, 1 216 Secretary to Committee. MRS. A, O. CLAKIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE &, ORGAN mEACHING resumed on SATURDAY, February lab, 1902, Cox Street, Ashbarton. 1 186 Dim READ THIS AND THEN FOKGET IT. GREAT KED LETTER DAY. 11HE Poljteohnio Drapery Company has purchased the entire stock of Mb E. Gibbakd's, Tancred Street, for cash, »nd intend to sell it for what it will bring. Having large consignments coming from Eng land, and very little room, we will make prices blush at their own cheapness. Prices completely upset ! A Sale prolific with prica surprises! A carnival of cab prices Look here Auction prices without the auction! Linen Faced Paper Collars 2a 9d tkz boxes Men's Braces, Hats, Ties, and Sox, all at 6d Genta 1 351 Tweed Suits for 21b 6d Fancy Pinafore Muslin, 2a lid doz Standard Prints, 3s lid dcz Pink Twill flannelette, 3s lid dox Scotch Cotton Shirting, <3a lid doz White Linen Handkerchiefs, Is 6d half doz 4a 6d Men's Felt Hats for Is lid Black and coloured Dress Btufi», Curtains, Qalico, Prints, Quilta and Hosiery, all out price marvels In addition to this the new Manager will give to evory customer upending 5s ft pieoe of music worth 2s. This ia % ohanoe in a Ufa time of accusing a goad stock of music ABSOLUTELY fOR NOTHING. Bjero,ej&ber the address—Late E GiBBABD Tanared Street, now the POLYTECHNIC. PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Come and share in tfee ®g)oii. : ffpSJ BAUS |S ON IO>D4Y a



HENRY STEPHENSON ' PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 1902 OLBABING SAL® OF TTOUSEHQLD FURNITURE, PIANO, XX GIG, HARNESS, &c, For Mb W, D, Pbbston, Allenton, Particulars in future advertisement, HENRY STEPHENSON. 1 227 HENRY BTJSPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of | my Oiieots to include tho Sale of Farms, j Town Properties, Buburban Properties, Sections, eto, ia my business, I have decided 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, wbioh I will be pleaded to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my prompt and best attention My Weakly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc, aa usual, EVERY SATURDAY, 2 o'clock. i Clearing Sales of Stook, Household Fural ■ore, etc., as per arrangement in any part of ths county 3 ! Advances made ou all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY—I have several sums awaiting investments Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during tbe week, also all kinds of Produce Aqeht: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Oompany fe Dresden Pianoforte Manufaoburing and Agency Oompany. , PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from SO® per month. I have also several secondhand Instruments on hand, cheap HENBY s¥bPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND YAUJKB, Aahbur'ca& You can depend <m ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderfol worm wocmjwh



FRIteDLANDER BROS, LTD >i WEST STREET AUCTION MART ~ FRIDAY, January 31,1902. g, 1! SPECIAL ENTRY X "fXTE Shall Offer on account of Various <3 VV OJenta— j, 1 Bay GELDING, syre, by Mambrluo Mao, good in saddle and harness ° 3 Draught MABBS and GELDINGS— j t n Good Workers _ 6 Good Draught MAKES and GELD 1 i INGB, just out of work j B I On account) of Southern Clients,— i te 16 DRAUGHT and LIGHT HOKBES, | from 4 to 7 years 6 Youor Draught MARES and GELD 1 ir INGS >c 5 Drftiißhb MARES and GELDINGS,! 'b staunch, eounJ and quiet j 10 DRAUGHT and LIGHT HORSES, : good sorts, from 3 to 8 years , Present) Entry— 90 Head of alt descriptions Sale at 11*30 am sharp FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ld 0 1226 R FRIEDL&NDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART * OUR USUAL "HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON : FEIDAY, 31st January, 1 1902, For whioh we will be pleased t) receive Entries. f FRIEDLANDfiR BROS, Ltd, f 1 81 R. Friedlandbs, Auctioneer. ; WOOL. WOOL. r\UR NEXT SALE *Hl take place at , OHRISTOHTJRCK on'lFebruary 20, 1902. " AT TIMARU on February 26, 1902. Clients will please consign their OHpi as follows:— If intended for sale at Ohrietcharcb, to Di A, Beown and Son's Siding, Addington, If intended for sale at Timaru, to Mill and Go's Siding, Timara. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, WANTED FOR EXPORT— Jk/TEADOW and OLOVER.HAY. Apply FRItDL&NDER BROS,, LIMITED. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TRE&TY, NOT having aold Mr F^A Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres at Mayfieid by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for same, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd, ■i« '■ ■' —■—j T. Bullock. FOR SALE, BU LDING*ALLOTMENTB mOWN Section 955 and 956, i Acre, L corner Northeast and Southeast Belts; Price £20 each for the two. TS 818, £ Acre, Ailken Street; Prioe £30. OD BULLOCK, Agent FOE SALE, ~ BUILDING allotments and other property belonging to Mr and Mrs JobnSteele, opposite the Woollen Factory and fronting Alford Forest end Winters Road?, Not having been disposed of by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of any portion on eaey terms of payment: Apply to T BULLOOK, DWELLING of 5 Rooms, verandah and scullery, conveniently situated, front* ing Wakanui Road East T BULLOOK " Hrakaia rilO LET—Double Fronted Shop and Dwel- X Hnghouse of 8 rooms; (two storeys); shop fitted with counters and shelving suit able for business, T BULLOOK, Agenb TO LET DWELLING of five rooms, with verandah, also Email Stable j central position, Moore Street. Apply to T BULLOCK FUB SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETC, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep I country. 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good i improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round farming i 1800 acres, mostly unimproved^ 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved, not far from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improved Also— { Several blocks of good land suitable lot all round farming, varying la area from 50 acres to 1200 acres I Most of the light land blocks are very suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands. ( Full particulars, terms, oto, Iturnished on application. It BULLOOK lOING Sagar 6d, Ooeoanut 7d, New Sicily Almonds Is 2rt, New Jordan Almonds 2s 4d, MusckteU la.—John Obk & Co, MAKE no mistake ; If Ifc is Boots and Shoes yon require, then go straight to Mbiloe's Zealandia Boot Store. You i can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at i Melmr's. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store k for epeclol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor*s r FpOR the Holidays, J Meixob, of the i JC Zealandia Boob Store, is showing | some wonderful lines In Footwear. I7OR theTohrlatinaainolidaya, We are offering some wonderful Bargains at 1 Msiaor's Zealand!* Boot Stow,. r'



WANTED. "* f\(\ PACKING OASES for Sale, from 6i \J\J up, at D Stocks Blue Boot Stora, iiurnett Street 1 222 >n : , , D- TYiOUNn—Black and White Sheep Dog, le X? on January 5. Owner oan have game \" t'y paying expenses, and applying to W »- Kennedy. 1 223 In ■ | )e IjpOUND in the Domain—Purse, email r* Jj sum, O«vner oan hove by paying fxpenaes. Apply Mr Bowan, Woollen I Mills, Auhburton, 1 220 j KOOLI6AH for Sciatioa, Lumbago, Rheumatism, and all similar paine, | gives inntant relief. Baokaoho and Headache yield quickiy, 2s everywhere !• 1 OAbBY'S KOOL1B&H for nil mneoular t 4 pains, strains, eprainß, and muscle r> Koreceeti; gives quick relief; the Athlete's Friend ; 2a everywhere it IT* OOLIBAH cures Rheumatism, Head. 11 i\. ache, Lumbago, s»a<\ Soialioa. Ail paina disappear under Kooiibah { 2i every. where WANTED by the 4th February—l«o pairs of Pigeons.—J H Jjewiti, Burnett Street. Telephone 96 WANTED Known —TO LET—Six Roomed House in Grey Street, nearly new, with wash house and copper,  Also ohop wuh Dwelling attached, in Moore Street; rent cheap. Apply Misses Page, East btreet MAtON'iS Screw Top Fruio Jars— 1 Pint 4^ 9d, Quart 5* 6d, £ gallon ta 9i, per dozen.—John Orr& Go, I7IRESH Supplies of The Eternal City, ' O'er Moor and Fen, The Heimeb of Navarre, Lord Kitchener; cew Album of Crtriatohurcb. viewa, Colonial everyday (Jo k ' cry, new Dictionaries, Bibles, Prayer and 1 Hymn Books, Marked Testaments, New i Indoor Games, New Fancy Goods, including • Photo Frames, Ladies' Medallion Pureee, Ladies' Pocket Knives, Perfamery, Etc. A 83 H WILLIAMS, East Street* T7"ERR BROS,\Burnetb Street, wish to remind all their Friends that they could not do better than Blarb the New Year by giving them a turn, Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices, QAMPLES of T7wele, Toiieb Covers, O Toilet Sets, Quilte, and lots of useful things, Must be Sold at Oaoe at Wholesale Price~ W H Pearob, Oaeh Draper SAMPLES Bought at a Large Disoount— Ladies' Glovee, Hosiery, and Ties, only one pf each kind, Wholesale IVioee—W H Peaboe, Cash Draper T>ENELOPE'S English Esperiencee, For ttT tuna's Darling, Tho Keal Christian, The First Man in the Moon, The Youngest Girl in iha Sohool, The Story of Kona!«3 Kestrel, Papa Linniced, A Losing Game, The Alien, Forma Gordyeef, Elementiaa Love'e Croßs Ways, Hie Lawful Wife, The Lovely Mra Pemberton, The Second Youth of Theodora Dssangeg, Oaly a Msjir, Ihe Fire Brand, Christmas Nnnmber t-f The Q<ieeo, Lady'e Pictori&l and Windsor Mtgazine — H M Jongs HfcRBAL Beer Extract, to make eight gallons, 7d bottle, Hops Is per Ib, Whole Ginger Is per lb, Dorks Is 3d and Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juice, blaok bottle, la per bottle. Raspberry, Lemon, and Pmeapple Syrup 1« bottle, L°monnde Cry atals 9 i per bottle, at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores FINEST New Currants, m and 5d per lb, New Sultanas 6^d lb, New Raiaons , sid lb, New Figs (Cooking) 7d lb, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dates 6d Ib, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 70.b bag 14s 6c5, 561b bag 12^ 40'b bag Bt 9&, Brewers Oryst'ls, 701b bags 15a 6d, at Flktcheb ! Bros SALE of Samples, Etc,—Samples of Men's Shlrte, Pants, Ties, and Hats. The Prices will astonish you.—W H Pkabob, Ciflh Drap r and Clothier «- : : — _ | TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—F.iee, Caetp, ' Wadere, Shury's Fancy, Minnow*, etc, etc, i All Augldrs' Requisites at Dunedin prioes, at Hardley Bros , East Street. 11 135 BEA,UTIFUIi Muslins and artistic Mil linery, suoh as Mrs Alcobn's establishmont is noted for will be sold at Special Reduced Prices, and Ladies should • avail themselves of the opportunity to secure ! these pretty and fashionable Goods as the ' Seaeoa h&e really only commenced .:! : , ( SPEOIAfi Purchase of Travellers' Sam- I pies, Sunshades and Umbrellas, Every article oan be sold ab wholesale price— W H Pbaroe's, Cash Draper IF you want to save Money and have a Good Suit, try the Fit-u Brand speoially : cut and finished for R Alcorn. Stylish ' suits to measure at lowest Prioes. Boya and Youths clothing, Sailor, Hussar, Norfolk and Cambridge make nice patters and good wearing Tweeds ~ NOTICE HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH j an Extraordinary Line of BLACK SERGES AND PLAIN AMD ' FANCY LUSTRES, We Can Offer Yon During "OUR SALE," Now ia Full Swing, DRESSES COMPLETE As Under:— (Made In tho latest style, and fit guaranteed} Blaok Heavy Diagonal Fancy Serge (very suitable for Autumn Wear). Dresa Complete for -:TWO POUNDS^ £ 8 (1 Plain Black Lustre, dress complete S 0 0 Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete ... ...£3 0 Superior Fancy Black Last re dresa complete .... % 5 0 Saperior Plain Black Lustre, dresa complete ... <$ 5 0 Extra Superior Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete 310 0 Extra Saperior Plain Blank Lustre, dresa complete 2 10 0 Eztra Extra Superfine, (very choice) 3 15 0 NORTHGOTE& HEFFORD " THE CORNER." GREAT CASH SALE—Japanese Goods Just Bought at Half Prioei China Afternoon Tea Sets 2s 6d, China Cups and Saucers 6a doz, Handsome Vases from 2s 9d per pair, Japanese Cuifa 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d bojr, Ohm» Mugs 4dj China Bowls 6d—CABSON & Co. WANTED KNOWN-That J Moison has made immense reduofcions in ordo? to olear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaiatmas Stook of Boots and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repair log done at) once, beat) leather used ; tile Hall —aesb Ootirh Souse, Ajfcbtirbon, 11153



BUSINESS NOTICES PRESERVING SEASON 3902. Finest Cane Sugar—7olb bags Us 6d, 56tb bags 12s, 401b bags 8a 9d, i per ton £23. j Brewers' or Star Crystals—7olb bags 15s 6d 11 PRESERVING PAHS—Light; Steel Enamelled from 3a 6J each n ii Heavy Cast Iron Enameled, 6 quarts 7s 6d, 8 quarts 8s 9d, 10 quarts 9a 9i, 12 quarts 10s 3d eacb. ,*; Spun Brass from 7s 6d ml'" iH 60° DOZEN JAM * JELLY AND ■^*w|b Mason's Ordinary Kind Screw Top Lightning or American Jars, rints Forcalaine Lined. Wide Month, for preserving fruit whole. ••• 4s 93 per dosen Half gallons ... lla 6i per dozen _ ••• «. 5,6 d per dt zen Gilchrigt Jars, wide mouth, with Half Gallon?... ... 6s 9d per dczan Emerser Mason s Improved, Glass Tops. Q tarts ... ... 9, 61perdozjo Quarts ... ... 7r par dozen Half Gallons ..'. 11* 6cf per dozeu Half Gallon?... ... 8s 6i per drz n deduction for Quantity 0 3s 9d, is 9d and 5h per dozen " ' Bi Wm\ Jelly Tumblers from 2.= fd X il|H Glass Jam Jar®, L'pf ed, 3^ per d< zm B IIS Earthenware 3a, 3^ lid, 4s, ss, asjd 6s per H SH 141b Jars, patent top, 3j lid each FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Competition closes February 28 h. All Coupons must be sent in not later th an the above date to be in time for tiiia Distribution Our next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20 VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVJN AWAY 20 Firat Prize Handsome Marble Clock and Bronze ' Countess Tea Is 6d per lb, or Is 5i by s!b rfns, and Is 4d by lOib tins Duchess lea Is lOd per lb, or la 8i by 51b tins, and Is 7d by 101b tins Fmpress Tea 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b tine, and Is 9 j hy 10 b tins Prince s Tea 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b tins, and Is lid by 10 b tins Orange Pekoe Js lOd per !b, or Jp 8d by 51b tins, and Is 7a by 101b tins A Coupon enclosed In every packet or tin of the above Teas. Now that) fresh Meat is so dear it Is f SEASONABLE GOODS more economical to use the following— Atfii^ Han^ «.(„» m 21b Tine Corned Beef. (Belfa 9 t)per tin 1 0 *?&££?* pdces mth ™ ™Me~ 21b Tine Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 2^lb Tine Pres. Apricots, Der tin n « 21b Tins Corned Mutton, per tin... 1 0 2Alb Tins Preb. PtoeappI 6 P« e r t,n 0 I 21b Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 0 2flb Tins Prea. PeachT D L fc | n n I 21b Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin Oil 2 |lb T.ns Pres. Pears, vJZ n Q lib Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2ilb Tins Pres Tb2t£ Z tin O I 2!b Tins Babbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 bnips Lime Juice, per bottle ? n 31b Tins Ox Tonnes, per tin ... 3 6 Mooseratc Lime Juice, perbottle" 2 ± lib Tins Camp Pie, per tin ... 1 3 Paramatta Lime Juice per bottle OJ' lib Tins Oar Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 Lemon s h (MunSn?'') w?," ?S ! lib Tins Red OregonSalmon,pertlno 0 Mnnnl««?a B«pb^ Vliw per lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, par tin ... 010 \£ Me F * vinegar» V™ llbT1"^ l o°oSo mor"pert">l ° "■l^. t , a ii^ )^ 9| lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Raspberry, plnnoDla 01™*} 6 lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 and PeppermeS Sm! SwSfctl I n |lb Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin... 06^ Rowntrees Lemonadlfpowdei rhStiA Q HbTins Fresh Herrings, pen tin... 0 7 Herbal Beer eSb to mat B^l lib Tina Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle g n 9 lib Tins Herrings in Tomato Sauce »P« ootue 0 7 per tin ... 0 10 ____ lib Tine Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tins Lobster, per tin 0 10 Wheat Meal 251b bags 9 q lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neaves Food, pee tin nll Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin *" in „ small tins ... 0 6 Mellin's Food 3a and Is 9d ncr tJn' Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Patent Groats & Barley, pc ? tin 0 9 small tins 4d and 04£ Bepger's Food, per tin , 1 » Albert Sardines, large tine ... 1 0 j?i neßt WM te Sa go, per lb '" n 9 Finest Boiled Bacon 7sd by roll, Brown's Corn Flour, p 9r jk "" ft 91 Perlb ... 0 8 Fineab Pearl Taploea, per lb " '" 0 2 |! neBJ E lakf Tapioca, per lb [" Q 2 bAKOltb Fmegfc Pearl Barley per lb 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant £|pint bottle 08J Qaaker Oats . '" Mellor's Mild or Piquantlplnfc bottle 1 3 Finest Wo 1 Japan Rice "dsp ih *" n 9 Lea &Perrln'sl pint 2 6 Finest Rolled Oats 7dland Is '" „ I pint bottle ... 1 4 Split Peas, per lh no Worcester \ pint botfcles 3s 9dd®z, '* ... v * or per bottle ... ... 0 4 mmmmm Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doa, orperbotde ... ... 0 8 CONDENSRTI MTTir Our Own \ pint bottles 5d s 1 pint 0 9 ™*«•«*>*» MILK Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 wiBH Milkmaid brand, per tin olh Catsup (Flag brand) 010 Murray s Milk 5a 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Anchovy Sauce C& B £ pint bottles 1 4 w>laen Vale 3s 9d doz, per tin 0 4 T . Ma MA ™, Aril 3, w _ BAKING POWDER ITO JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Edmond's, large tin 10d, fidmond's, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 small tin nsi iISS'WWJ* .« - n ? Edmoud's Egg Powder 7d, in tins" 1 0 J J Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar/per lb ... 1 3 Iw| nBS° mT? ara t"' .1 '•• S?t « Tartarlq Aold, per lb .. 110 ?KS ÜBi? aT berryi Jampe!,tiD"- nX« BrunnerMondsOarb.Soda 0 y lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 ... v lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 tm^,mm 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders t© make 1 pint, FARMERS SUNDRIES I assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Save Iflcney by bny[ng one uf onp 1 — o— thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pumps at Is FLAVOURING ESSENCES and Is 6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, Baves Its cost in a very shorb time j Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonial Essences loz bottles ... O 5 OILS, ETC. i i Colonial"Essences l|oz bottles ... 0 7 Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s 6d Colonial Essences 2foz bottles ... 0 9 p er oase n~~ we J^w LSnseed Oil, per drum, £13 9' CANDLES Neate Foot Oil, pet ga1.... ... 3 6 Colonial Was Candles Plain or Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum ...15 6 bythe box 6d, or per lb 06| Turpentine, per gal , ... 4 0 Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, " Valvoline, 4 gal tin . **.'. 17 6 or per lb ... ... ... 0 7 Raddle, per ib ... .[, 0 4 —— Nails 51bs Is, per lb ... ... 0 3 If you are wanting Fencing Wire note Staples, perlb ... „'* 0 3 these Prices— Molagsee lor cattle, per owt ... 7 6 No 8 Black Fencing, per cwfc 11 6 SCO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from (Johnson Besb ,per ton £11 7 62a 6d per doz. If you are mntiiwJMiv it- Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 015 6 will pay you to give us a calT g * (Beab English Wire), per ton £15 5 j S BS a call FLETCHER BROS. OASHSUPPLI STOREB, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH BTREIST, CH RIBXOHUROH.



BUSINKHg NOTIOKS THE SEASON'S GREETINGS XO ALL, "THE undersigned beg to thaok th» I pablio for the very generous and hearty euppr-rt accorded to ihem daring their stay in this district, and *ould draw special attention to the fact that as they will be removing to Ohrlstchuroh to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tbeir Aahbartou branch wtH posi tively c'oaepn that date. The fcuooesaof their washing machines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their readers are still sceptical on the matter, the firm ii still ready and willing to give the'usual fortnightly trial, provided appltaatlons ate sent In promptly, Aa all stock mast be quitted prior to -January 31st, In order to open In Ohrlit* church with a fresh stock, reduced prices from this out will be the order of the day* The balance of onr special purchase of Songs will be sold at sixpenoo per copy— your own selection of 600 oopia* itlll remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented with one of them gratis. Oar 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 qnality), and Accessories ; Month Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all b* marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stonk must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and >pontanaoni support), Believe us, Yoara Faithfully, GRACE BROS., Arcade, AehburtoiN > I T) 00 B B' WE 2 5^ Mir .6«' §Hr,S iM • .j. -g <b8 3. « h^J 1?. , tr^ • )♦*. ... .... O y. .:■ ■ h< . -i ■ p /N ASSIGNhJ> EbTATK poe'sale BY PRIVATE TREATY./; A Quantity of NEW- HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Daobesae Obeet, Beautiful 0 vet mantles. Washstand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pioturps, Fenders, Fire Brasses Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewtag Maohiae, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (oovar ÜBerf)« . [MUST BE SOLD QDJOKLY TO . REALISE-EBTATE. CBAIGHBAD k BEKKYMAK ASHBURTON. « THE McCORMTCK STILL LEADS, npHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Cfarhtoharoh Show, TEE McOORMIOK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK) • REAPER & BINDEB OARBIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Bsing'ReoeivecL Morrow, Bassett 4 Go P Wills Street, AsHßUuron. M. PRIEST. Man*ger W DONGEB. HAVELOCK STREEr. rpEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, an 4 Harmony Pupils attended at their own home*j Quarter commeoooa from any date, /CARPENTER'S TOOL?. —I have jm V_; received a large Shipmeob of tEooU of all descriptions at a greatly reduced price, and am selliog same at fully 25 percent reduction in price. •— Q. MfiDCIJfB, Tb Peopie'i IroomQuger,