The Royal Scandal.

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Berlin, Dec 24. The Dresden theatres have bec>n dosed. The Court has dissolved the Princess Louise's household, considering the step she has taken to be irretrievable. Princess Louise was popular, unconven tional and moved about without escort. She disliked Court puuetiliuusi.-esj 1, aud was often subjected to arrest aud couiine ment in her residence for innocent esca pades. Her quam-ls wish her husband increased on the discovery of her corres- ' pondence with the tutor, M. Giron. This led to 3iron's dismissal. Princes Louise implored her father to secure a Papal dis- j pensation to dissolve her Marriage. I Her elder brother, Leopold Ferdinand, ] sympathising with her accompanied her in j her flight, a Viennese lady of the middle | class whom he is shortly to marry going i with him. I

He has renounced his family rights and an income of £200,000 sterling, and asks his father for J3IOOO. He eccentricity is due to opposition to his proposed Morgana tic marriage with his companion. ' The Archduke, the Princess Louise, and j the lady whom the Archduke intends to i marry, joined Giron at Munich, and pro- \ Ceeded as tourists to the Hotel d'Angleterre, \ at Geneva. The King of Saxony, after consulting the . Emperor of Austria, has summoned Prin cess Louise to renounce her rights to the throne. Berlin, Dec 26. The Princess Louise announces that she is seeking a divorce from her husband, and will not return to Germany or Austria, j She declares that if she returned she would j be confined in an asylum. She considers j herself fortunate in that the Swiss laws protect her. Vienna, Dec 25. The Emperior of Austria has accepted the remunciation by the Archduke Leopold Ferdinand, brother of the Crown Princess of Saxony, of his family rights on condition that the Archduke should not return. The Archduke prior to princess Louise's j flight fought a duel with her husband, the j latter being woundod in the thigh. j London, Dec. 26 J The " Daily Mail" states that the Pope recommends Princess Louise of Saxony to enter a convent pending his effecting a re reconciliation with her family.

Fatalities in Mew South Wales.

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Sydney,* Dec. 26

Inquests were held ioday on two clergy men, the Rev. Stanley Blackwell and Fa ther Thomas McEmroe, the latest victims from separate tram accidents. At a Christmas family party at Bathurst Mrs Newton was personating Father Fa ther Christmas iv a cloak trimmed with cotton wool, when her costume caught fire. She was terrably burned, and died in great agony. Mr Ross in his efforts to save her was badly soorched.

The holiday was marred by a sensational double tragedy. A man named Walsh, •while strolling on the cliffs at the South Head, fell a distance of 250 feet. A boat with four men from the pilot steamer re covered the remains. One man got ashore and attached a line to Walsh's body, but as lie was drawing it on board the boat cap sized, and two of the occupants, David Pert and Harry Sherwood, were drowned. The third occupant was washed on the rocks and was terrably bruised, but with the help of his companion already ashore he manag ed to scale the cliffs, none of the bodies have been recovered.

Another 'drowning fabality is repoited. A man named Fox, while bathing at Bronte was caught in the breakers, in full view of hundreds of spectators. Gallant attempts were made to rescue Fox, but he was carried to sea and drowned.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

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Chkistchurch, Dec. 24

Mr F. H. Wilson, eldest son of the late Sir John Cracroft Wilson, C.8., X.C.5.1.. died at his residence, Cashmere, this mo-ru ing, a3 the result of a stroke of paralysip. He was in his 71sfc year, and leaves a widow and three sons and two daughters. He came to the colony in the year 1855 or 1858, and took over the management of his father's estates in this province for a short period. He previously saw service in India with the 2nd Fusiliers, going to India in the same ship as the present Lord Roberts. His eldest son, who is in England at present, married the only daughter of Sir John Hall.

Auckland, Dec. 26

A little girl named Dolly Briddon,, three years of age, in an effect to recover a doll which fell from the window of an electric car. overbalanced herself. Her father at tempted to save her but was unsuccessful. She fell clear of the car, but rolled back. The wheel passed over her, and death was instantaneous. The body was shockingly mutilated.

Captain Matthew Hooper, a retired sea captain, who was formerly engaged in the ooastal trade, was found dead this afternoon at his residence, Glenniore, lying on a table with his head immersed in a boiler full of water. It is supposed to be a case of suicide Deceased was about 68 years old and-had been in ill health lately. He leaves a wife and family

"VVanganui, Dec. 26 A young man named Mortisen ,a Dane.aged abput 20 years, was drowned in the rivei this afternoon whilst bathing. An elderly women named MiitLlda Elizabeth Dudley, aged 62, a resident of Okoia, died yesterday $8 the result of taking poison some days previously.

Fire at Waimate.

CHARGE OF INCENDIARISM,

At Waimate at 3 o'clock on Thursday morning a three-stalled stable and contents were destroyed by fire; The building was the property of Mr Alexander Cordner, ex press proprietor, and at the time of the fire contained about three sets of harness and about 200 empty sacks, which were also burned. Mr Cordner, who was uninsured, estimated his loss at JSIOO.

At the Waimate Police Court yesterday morning, a young man named Herbert Manchester was charged with setting firo to the stable, and remanded.

Sporting

A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.'

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, Dec. 26

For the first day's racing of the Auck land Eacing Club's Summer Meeting the weather was showery during the early part of the day, but in the afternoon was fine. About 15,000 persons were present. The totalisator receipts for the day were .£21,515. Eesults :-*■ ' Trial Handicap, 100 so?s.—Putty 1, Despatch 2. Ayrdale 3. Scratched—Romeo, "Muskerdale, Queen Anne, Bastion. Won by half a length. Dividends -Putty £4 19s, Despatch ,£ll 3s Gd: '' Great Northern Foal Stakes, of 500 soys.-—King Log I, Eose Shield-2,-Starshoofc 8. - Scratched—Eopa and Vivnndol. Won easily by acouple of lengths. ' Dividends— King Log .£1 10s, Kamo and I'ose Shield (bracketed) 15s. '. Auceland Cup, of 1500 soys.—Siege Gun 1, Mars-2, Bluejacket 8. Scratched, Treshanr. dofonet, .who broke down, at first made the running to the straight m company with Mars, but in the straight the favorite canie away and won by a bare length. Dividends -'Siege Gun,£l IGs Gd, Marff£l 19.3 6>d. "" H'AlipiCA'f' HIJBDLE EA<JE," of 20Q SOYS. — £apaW I,' Eufus" 2, Inchcapei '3>. ' Scratc.hed —Taiitei; Pri'ncei?s of Th-rtlei'Mi^sDrury, •^ycprd!' Wfiiibf tvvQ l'engtjis. Perseyev

ance and Marine fell. Dividends—Paratu £4 I4s6d, Rufuslßs6d. Railway Handicap, of 400 sors.—Orloff 1, Hohoro 2, Pallas 3. Scratched- formula and CamiUee. Won by three parts of a length. Dividends—Orloff £2 10s, Hohoro £2 ;>.& 6d. , ! Nurskky Handicap, of 100 soys.— I | Agrapus 1, Leaiohn 2, Cylus3. Scratched j I —St. Iblington. Delina, Rose Shield, Alba rose. Won by a clear length. Dividends— Agi-apus .£53 Bs, Te Aroha .£1 I4s Gd. Pont Cup Handicap, of 100 soys.—Belle Colo 1, Annoyed 2, Sonica 3. Scratched— Seatonia, Lucette. Won by eight lengths easily. Dividends -Belle Cole £2 7s 6d, Annoyed £1 Us 6d. ; €hki«t:.[AS • Handicap, of 150 soys.— ) Golden Vein 1, Formula 2, Patty 13. j Scratched--Maroon and Gold, Queen Anne, i Wen by half a length. Dividends—Golden j Vein £2 3s 6d, Formula £1 13s. { . _ j

DUNEDIN RACES.

" i Donedin, December 26 I Following are the winners, first day: — • j Hurdles — Evening Wonder j div—,£2 6s. 1 ' Two-year-old Handicap—Gladsome; div - 1j £3 12s. Hack—Forward Guard 1, Cerise J and Blue 2; divs-£2 18s and £1. Otago Handicap, of 150 soys, H mile—Lady Lilian 8.2,1, Canteen 9.3, 2; won by three lengths; j div— £2 Ba. Maiden—St Ronald 1; div— i£9 2s. Federal-Petrovna ), Dundas 2; ! div- £3 4s. Salisbury Plate—St Dems; { div-£2. Welter—Glenelg 1, St Ronald 2; divs— .£1 8s and .£6 6s Results, second day -.—- Hurdles —Southerly Buster 1, Long Tom 2, Snider 3. Div—.£3 14s Welter—Glenelg 1, Firstshot 2, Tugela 3. Divs—£2 6s and £4 4s j St Andrews -Canteen 1, Lady Lilian 2, j Sirius 3. Scratched—"Vladimir, Glenelg. | Won by four lengths. Div—.£s 16s

News in Brief.

Cable News will be found on the- fourth page to-day. The railway train arrangements for the New Year holidays will be found in another ' column. ! An Invercargill telegram states that i from January Ist the price of bread in that j town will be 7£d cash, and 8&d booked, per 41b loaf. Messrs Allan and Co., music publishers, Melbourne, send us a copy of their musical I magazine, containing several of the latest ! and most popular songs. "My face is my fortune, Sir, she said. 1 And truly, for she used New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers. —Advt. The National Mortgage and Agency Company will offer at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday next several lines of sheep and cattle, details of which will be found in our advertising columns. At the Arcade on Saturday next Mr T>. Thomas will sell on account of Mrs Ro» bottom her property in Moore Street. _ Full particulars may be obtained from the agent, Mr T. Bullock. Also on the same date Mr Win, Porter's farm at Waterton, containing 20 acres. The Chairman of the Hampstead Town Board gives notice that Mr J. C. Bell has been appointed registrar of dogs for the year 1903, and that the charges will be— For working dogs, 2s 6d ; and for all other dogs, 7s 6d.

In our advertising columns in this issue appears an advertisement, setting forth some good advice to the people of Ash burton, viz., that for any requirements in the cabinetmaking line they could not do better than patronise the firm of Moriarty Bros., Tancred Street. This firm is showing some choice and artistically finished articles in the furniture line, only recently having landed a varied shipment, which they are already selling rapidly.

The Wellington •' Evening Post" says that in consequence of the unseasonably cold weather they are experiencing at pre sent, football was played in preference to cricket by the Seamen's Mission and a crew of the R.M.S. Turakina last Saturday.

Christmas Displays.

The business premises in Tancred street looked very pretty on Christmas Eve, Chinese Janterns adorning the verandahs from Northcote and Hefford's down to Mrs Lloyd's.

Mr H. C. Barrett has his commodious drapery establishment fully equipped with all the leading lines in the trade.

Mr J. L. Higgs, Tancred street, as usual presented a neat window display of artists' materials and other articles connected with the trade.

THE LATEST.

HOME ANDFOREIGN

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Received December 27, 9 a.m. Death of Baron Debroke.

London, Dec. 26

A message from Aden announced the death of Baron Willoughby Debroke, on Friday. He was buried at sea-

Received 27nd, 9.32 a.m. Sydney, December 27

Baron Debroke, whose death is reported at Aden, -was recently a passenger to Aus tralia, but returned on his arrival at Free mantle, dying enroute for home.

Boer Generals Again-

The Boer generals have published a fur ther letter of thanks. They are still ap pealing to the continent for assistance. The letter adds they are returning to South Africa to cooperate with the Government under their compatriots, and will give their best services and powers. Large Boer schools are being erected at Stellenbosch.

Australian Soldiers, Colonel Remington, who was banquetted in London, in the course of a speech highly praised the efficiency of the Australian soldiers. He declared he simply could not have done without their services in the war.

Mr Chamberlain. Mr Chamberlain has landed at Durban, and had an enthusiastic reception.

Received December 27th, 9.15 a.m Hadda Mullah.

Peshawar reports the death of Hadda Mullah.

The Macedonian Trouble.

Belgrade, Dec. 26

Herr Lamsdorff goes to Sofia from Servia to challenge Bulgaria to trust Russia and Austria for the settlement of Macedonia, and the discontinuance of revolutionary moveni' jit-, or to espouse the Macedonian cause, ami take the consequences of war with Turkey.

Venezuela.

New Yobk, Dec 2G

It is reported in Washington that the Powers are favourable to President Roose velt's suggestion, that the Hague tribunal should arbitrate »c Venezuela,

The streets of Caracas are placarded with appeals to Venezuelans not to buy German or British goods.

Russia and Abyssinia.

Sr Petersburg, Dec. 28

Russia is sending a fresh mission to Abyssinia under M. Leshin, who is accom panied by a secretary and several officers.

AUSTRALIAN

Received Dec 27, 9.32 a.m. Boxing Day in Australia.

Sydney, Dec. 21

Yesterday's train traffic waa ft record. The railway revenue showed a fair increase on the previous Boxing Day. -Excepting in Tasmania, where cold and stormy weather prevailed, yesterday was fine in all the States.

P.hillipine Hews.

A disastrous hurricane recently swept over this Island of LuVonj doing great damnge. Some of the larger towns au.d xrjany"smaller'townships were swept cut of esistewcej a.ns a number of lives were lost.

| TrARANGi Home.—The master desires to I acknowledge, with thank?, the receipt of ; the following Christmas gifts, etc.:— ■ Trustees of the lato Hyman Marks, £2 2s ; Mr ,G. A. M. Buckley (per Mr H. Ford), two hams, 60 pipes, one box J,nno tobacco, i Mr John McLaehlan, M.H.R., case of fruit; )Mr G. Bushell (Suvrtideld), lettuces. The inmates gave expx\ t; sion to their gratitude on Christmas Day hy giving cheers for all who had contributed to their rejoicings, j Mr Buckley being especially honoured.

"THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1902



3 j National Mortgage & Agen ■■ y f .' Company. ' TINWALD YARDS > Tuesday, December 30th. WE WILL OFFER— ' £*O WeU bl<ed CATTLE > 1S montt»B 5 FAT CATTLE. f*f\ FAT CROSSBRED EWES. 2k; fat crossbred wethers | "1 a£\ crossbred ewes and 1/MJ LAMBS. Further entries solicited. Lines of Store Lambs for forward de livery, also lines of Sheap and Cattle fo* private sale. H. S. BOUEN, Auctioneer, 12 314 A. HEWSON, Agent David Thomas SATURDAY, January 3, 1903 Town Property, Quarter-Acre, with Dwel ling House, Etc., Moore Street. ME D. THOMAS will offer by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, on account of Mrs A. Robottom,-— Her property in Moore Street, being Town Section 97, containing -} Acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of 6 rooms with verandah, detached washhouse, also Studio, surrounded by garden, ana a"num6ev of fruit ~- . trees at back. _ _ • Tho~^irpperty is conveniently situated, being only the -fifth section back from East Street. The reason of its being sold is that Mrs Robottom purposes removing to the North Island, where her sons are notv settled. Easy terms of payment. Further particulars apply to T. Bullock, Agent. Note time of Sale -11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 12 312 Auctioneer. ■■■ SATURDAY, January 3rd. Small Farm, with Improvements. 20 ACRES 20 Waterton. MR D.THOMAS will„ offer by Public Auction, on account of Mr T. Bul lock, Agent for Mr W. Porter, at the : Arcade on the above date:— His Homestead at Waterton, beir>g Lot 14, part R.S 7200, containing 20 ac. 0 r. 4 per., on which is erected a Cot tage of 4 rooms with attached wash house and other improvements, Euit- , able for a family man, as it is near the school. Well watered. Mr Porter is removing to Gisborne, North Island, which is the reason of his selling his property. Terms at Sale—Note time—ll.3o a.m. D. THOMAS, ''■ 12 316 Auctioneer.



ENTERTAINMENTS. GRAND COMVUMkStTirT~CoS ! CERT \ To Miss' Maggie Wells, 1 (New Zealand's ;Ada Cross'ey) ASSISTED by leading Chris!church,. Wellington and Local Artists, will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on TUESDAY, 30 th December, at 8 p.m. Prices of Admission, 3s, 2s, and ] s. Doors open at 7.30. Box plan opens at H. M. Jones' on Satur day, 27th inst. 1258



Tenders Longbeach Eoad Board *"¥ "* EN DEBS are invited to be sent in not * later than FRIDAY, January 9th, 1903, fcr cutting gorso fences and grubbing up gorse on Keserves 1410, 1424, and 1438. C. E. FOOKS AND SON", 2 226 Clerks to the Board. LONG BEACH ROAD BOARIX I ™' ■ '! i npENDEES are inviteflto bo-eontixi not I JL later than FRIDAY, January 9th, I 1903, for the right of cuttiug Cocksfoot off i j Roads within the Longbeach Road District. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 12 227 Clerks to the Board, j TENDERS FOR HARVESTING AND STACKING r-| TENDERS pre invited at per acre for JL Harvesting and Stacking 150 Acres Oats at Kyle. Tenders close at the office of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association on January 10th, 1903, where full particulars may be seen. W. CUTHBERT, 12 288 Kyle.



Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, 1903. ! January ist—Regatta at Lyttelton I Sports at Dunsandel and Methven. Races at Tinwald, January ist and 2nd Caledonian Sports at Timaru. THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1903. A TRAIN will run from Rakaia to Methven at 10.10 a.m. A train will leave Ashburton for the Tinwald Eaee ! course at 11.45 a.m. and return at 5,15 p.m. I The 10.20 a.m. train from Christehurch to Dunedin will set down at Tinwald passen ! gers from north of Ashburton. The evening train from Christehurch for Ashburtou aud Methven will start at 5.25, and be due from Ralcaia 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, Ashburton arrive 5.25 p.m. Kakaia depart for Methven 7.40 p.m., Lauriston 8.30. Methven arrive 9.5. A train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.lß,"Winslow 7.20, Hinds 7.47, Rangitata 8.23, then according to the ordinary time table from Orari to Timaru. A return train will leave Timaru for Ashburt^n at 5.40 p.m, l'angltata-7-1<1,J.-liiH'ls 7.55, Winslow 8.14, Tinwald 8.27, Ashburton arrive 8.35. Both trains will stop at all stations if required. The evening train from Ashbur ton to Timaru will start at 5.30 p.m., and leave Tinwald 5.42, Winslow 6.5, Hinds 6.28, Rangitata 7.12, Timaru arrive 8.50. The evening train from Ashburtou to Spring burn starts at G.O p.m. and will arrive at Springburn at 8.0. Tho Springburn tr;vin will take up passengers opposite to the Tinwald Racecourse. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd. The 11.0 a.m. Express Train from Christ church will take passengers for stations south of Oamaru only. It will stop at the usual stations between Christehurch and Oamaru to take up such passengers only. An Express train for Timaru, and stations between Christehurch and Timaru where the 11.0 a.m. Express train usually stops, will leave Christehurch at 11.30 a.m., and be due from Rakaia at 12.45 p.m., Ashbur ton 1.28, Timaru arrive .5.30. It stops also to take up at Duusaudel at 12.17 p.m., Chertsey 12.58, and to take up er set down at Hinds at 1.58 p.m., Rangitata 2.24. An extra Express train for Dunedin working any of the usual Express train traffic, will leave Christehurch at 10.20 a.m. A train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.10 a.m., running as on the Ist January. No Goods Traffic on January Ist. 12 304 BY ORDER.



bullock's arcade. Saturday, 10th January, 1903. MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Mr F. Ferriman), has received in structions to offer by Public Auction as above, on account of Mr If. Alington,— T.S. f>S9, 590, 591, each containing {-Acre' and fronting the Ashburton Domain' together with Nine-Roomed House and other conveniences. : The land is all laid out in flower and vegetable garden, and is the most select site in Ashburton. The house is very complete, having been built by Mr Alington regardless of expense Mr Alington's early departure for Eng . land is the reason for this property being placed on the market, and it must be sold Regardless of Cost. And, on an Early Date,— The New and Up-to-date FURNITURE will also be submitted to auction. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 244 Auctioneer.



Clearing Sale. Household Furniture, etc THUESDAY, JANUAEY 8, 1903. At the Prince Albert Boarding House Wills Street. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auctipn the contents of the Prince Albert Boarding House, next to the Oddfellows' Hall, on the. above date, viz:— Tables, Chairs, Single and Double Iron Beds, Spring Mattresses, Bedding, etc. Full particulars in Inter issues. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12 280 Auctioneer ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1903. \ MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 12 230 * DAVID THOMAS.  1, 1 1 ■ ■ HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. * OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on the above date, for which we sb,a.U bo pleased to reoeive entries. FEIEDLANDEE BROS. Ltd. E. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. COENSAGKB. i WE havo to arrive, ox 'Herald' and, ' Aparima/ 2000 BALES, \ ■ ■ Full size and full weight, and are now booking orders for delivery ex ship or ex store. Clients will oblige by acquainting us of their requirements early. [ FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm



Public Notices. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. THE undermentioned Candidates having been duly nominated as Commissioners on the Hampstead Town Board, namely— CROOKS, THOMAS LAWRENCE, CHRISTOPHER J. A, A POLL for the Election of ONE of the said Candidates will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the same place, on FRIDAY, January 2nd, 1903. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer Hampstead Town District. December 19th, 1902. 12 242 To Anglers and Others. ANYONE found trespassing or digging in the vicinity of the Protective Works, on the property of the late S. E. Bubnabd's Estate, rented by us, wiil be Prosecuted. W. SUTHERLAND, 12 319 JOSEPH WARD. BILLIARDS AT the request of a number of Players residing in the district, I have resolved to form a BILLIARD ASSOCIATION The Premises now known as The East Street Billiard Saloon, will bo used for this purpose. This Society will commence operations on the Ist JANUARY, 1903, and from that date, none but Members will be admitted. , E. C. SHOARD, 12 300 LESSEE. HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARd! NOTICE is hereby given that My J, O, Bell's OfEco, Burnett Street, Ash burton., has been appointed the Registra tion Office for Dogs, and Mb J. C. Bell has been appointed the Registrar of Dogs for the Hampstead Town Disti ict for the year 1903. The following fees have been flxad ; —- For Dogs kept solely for the : uianajfeuierit of Live Stock ... 2s 6d; ¥or"ali other' Dogs ... ... 7s6s G. W. ANDREWS, \2 313 Chairma x n Hampstead Town Board STRANGE'S Toy and Fancy Bazaar here is causing a sensation.



BUSINESS NOTICES . THE BLUE BOOT STOKE NEWS REMOVAL" NOTICE. SOME PEOPLE Seem to think they can get better value for their money in Christchurch than in Ashburton. We are doing our best to TQ> "¥7^"j%/r/~Y\7"T7' _K;lLllVi_U V Ma that impression. During December, in addition to our usual good values, a large Handsome Picture, 30 x 20, of His Majesty King Edward,Vll., will be presented with every 20s worth of Goods purchased for Cash, at ' The Blue Boot Store, Burnett Street, Ashbnrlon. BQirfiAfilT FITTER OF FINE FOOTWEAR. • k3 JL \J\J JGl 9 Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases.



Wanted, WANTED— A Strong Boy, to learn a trade. — Bon Accord Carriage Works. 12 311 LOST, on Christmas Day, in the Arcade' near weighing machine—A Lady's  Umbi-ella. Finder please leave afc Mail I Office. 1 310 LOST, between Highbank and Ashbur ton—Gold Scarf Pin, enclosed in case ; \ Shamrock design, ruby centre. Reward on j returning to Mail Oflice 12 309 !• < OST, on Christmas evening™ A Bone i ' handled Umbrella between -Netherby and Allentoti, via North East Belt. Finder 1 please leave at this office. 12 315 ; I OST, about a fortnight ago—A Yellow , l^i Sheep Dog. Apply C.Reid. 13 317 BARING Square Wesleyan Church- To-morrow's Services.—Preacher, Morning and Evening, Rev, T. Fee. 12 321 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow-Mr Jen kin will prench morning and evening. Subjects—Morning, " A living death " ; evening, " Baptism." (By request.) 12 318 : "OEIMITIVE Methodist Church—Ash- JL burton—morning and evening, Mr S. S. Chapman. Newlands —Mr CollisoE. Fairton—Band No. 11. 12 320 , 1 "WTEW BOOKS and Now Editions—Man ! J3I in the Spiritual World, Our life after Death, Gems from the Fathers, Rev. Meyer's Works, Eev. Millar's Works, Moody's Works, Christ in Isiah, Elijah and the secret of Power, Gates of Life, Gems from Rusliin and other writers. Great variety devotional works, Teachers pocket and family Bibles, Daily Light, Birthday, and daily Text Books, Booklets, beautifully got up; Poets, Morrocco bindings.—H. M. Jones. TO CRICKETERS.—We've a good selec tion of cricketing Boots and Slices, White, Brown, and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikes 7s Gd. —Stock s Blue Boot Store. 12 57



mENNIS PLAYERS.—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 XMAS EXTRAS—Latest in Frame and Flexible Felt Hats; 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. WE WANT your CUSTOM, we want you t^ give txs a trial, so that we can provo to you hw well we can serve yon, please you, and thus keop your custom at our Up-to-date Drapery Warehouse.— Mitchell and Turnkr. THE Cost of Living is considerably minimised by making your purchases as advantageously as possible. Drapery, Clothing, and Boots are" big items in the year's total, aud therefore deserve a fair share of attention. For " all-round sterling value" in Reliable Goods try IT. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, .and Boot Warehouse, " Tho Hall," East Street. Note —Discount at the rate of one shilling in the Pound off all Cash purchases. "IHIOR Christmas Season.—Just Landed.— JO New Currants sd, New Peel Sd, New Sultanas 7d per lb. New Almouds and Muscatels. Chocolates and Confectionery ; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.' nnHE fact that the sales of the new JL Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers are rapidly increasing is the best proof that this very simple but very effective invention fills a long felt want. 12 306



NORTHCOTE & UEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their ' NEW MODES COSTU3IES and Millinery for the coming Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have pur attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots ior BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDER —A large assortment of Ladies and Childrens Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, mado in latest style and nicely finished, to be sold far below usual price, We excel in Ladies Underclothing and Corsets of all makes. Lace Collars, Collarettes, and Fancy Fronts, Ladies Black Beaded and Sequin Belts ; (Quite New) Our usual nice Assortment of CHRISTMAS CARDS To The Gentlemen, Kindly give us a call for your Xmas Suit, made to measure, wo will please you. Also on hand—A new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Saits for the Bathing. Season. ! * BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost, as we (as pre ; yiously advertised) are in iuture going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all. NOIITBI.€<|TI] AftD UEFFORD, THE COENEB PUBLIC NOTICES. Advice; that Fays, ALL Advico givan does not pay, but the ! . advice mooted round by many people in Ashburton to the effect that the firm of MOKIAETY BEOS., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street, soil at lowest prices, execute neatest work, and are prompt in delivery, is tinqiiestionably true. Give a trial and you will find this correct, ■XTjn-ANTED Knuwy—Sandow's Develop \ T V Gis and Dumb Bells. All sizes to a^it the young, middle-aged 3 and old, at, Sherman Bros,, 12 208



Wanted. OPEN Letter to Santa Claus.—Dear Santa, —Don't forget to send the majority of your representatives round to > our Shop for Toys. We have a splendidly ' assorted stock and very cheap. — Your obedient servant, A. T. H. Williams. SHOP open Every Night, until 8 o'clock, for the Sale of Xmas and. New Year Cards. 1 A. T. H. WILLIAMS. JUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H? Bairstow's. THE Cost of Living is considerably minimised by making your purchases as advantageously as poseibio. Drapery, Clothing, and Boots are big iteuis in the year's total, and therefore deserve a fair share of attention. For " all-rouud sterling value" in .Reliable Goods try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, "The Hall," East Street. Note —Discount at the rate of one shilling in the Pound off all Cash purchases. FRESH Whitebait and all kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night. Booking orders, for Christmas poultry. Wanted between 60 and 70 pairs of Hares by next Monday December 22nd: —J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. ITWRTxIEE Consignment of Men's Colo- Ju nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and Holiday wear, 26s 6d, 30s, 355, 39s ; all well made'with good linings.—Grant 6l Moore. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100 j just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard; alao a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore.



MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills,' gives cash for sheep skin I*,1*, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. , 9 8 ,\ GOOD assortment of Men's light i\ Glacie Boots at 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 15s Gd, 19s, 20s; Ladies'and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed to wear well. —Grant and Moore. WANTED KNOWN,—That~i7 others cannot satisfy you in your purchases of Drapery, because you're so iiard to please, come along to us, you're just the sort of customer we enjoy serving at Mitchell & Turner's. ~g7UKST-CLA6S Columbia Bicycle in real JL? good order, £3 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 JOs. Stars £5 aud £7, :md many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orr &.Co. __ SEASONABLE Lines 2*lb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2-Jlb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2£lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Ls per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carsojj AND Co.'s. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prjces at John Orr and Co. TO CYC LISTS—Just to hand a specialty i the Grip-well Cycling Shoe, with steel j plate inserted, 12s 6d.—Stock's Blue Boot Stores 12 56 i 3rMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those k_ noted White Skirts at 2s lid to hand j 1 Joys' washing Sailor Blouses 2s lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, ls 6d, Is lid, 2s Gd; white washing Gloves 6d.j white Belts Is. A choice selection of Tucked and Fancy Haudkerchiafs., at Gibbard's.



1" INOLEUMS and OILCLOTHS are one _iLJ 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.—Mitchelt, and Turner, •T^TEW Fruit just arrived—Extra Prime J3! New Currants 5d lb ; New Sultanas 7d lb; New Valencia Kaisins 6d lb; New Seeded Raisins lib packet (not 12oz as some stores sell) 7d; New Layer Figs 8d lb; New Bags Figs 7d lb; lib boxes New Figs 7-jet per box, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. rf^HE Cost of Living is considerably _1_ minimised by making your purchases as advantageously as possible. Drapery, Clothing, and Boots are big items in the year's total, and therefore deserve a fair share of attention. For "all-round sterling value" in Reliable Goods try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, " The Hall," East Street. Note—Discount at the rate of one shilling in the Pound off all Cash purchases, CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henrt Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears!, T.U.S. and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey asd Wa3h ita Stones at prices that pa^npt toe beaten. —Hard let Bros,. ¥^A 5 EXTEAS — 59- only English '-A. Sample Umbrellas, (all different '■ handles) 2s 6d to 12s 6d, well worth 3s lid 'to 17s Gd; Ladies' Hand Bags (11 only), real Russian leather 4s lid to 8s lid, worth double; White Embroidered Blouses 3s lid and 4s lid, usually 6s 6d to 9s 6dj y«^' suitable for Xoius presents, at Jfc. <£*sbba,Rd's Eeady Money Draper. XMAS EXTEA&—'i'o larjojTyour Xmas Duff thoroughly, be sure and put \% insida one of our, specially made Suits; fcom I One Guinea upwards; better qualities 255, 27a Gd, 29s 6d, 32s Gd, 3.55, Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers 6s Ud j superior do 8s Gd, Ds 1 1d,,10s 3d, 11s 6d, at Gibbard's. XMAS EXTEAS-At tho Eeady HfZZ. Shop, Tancred Street, you ban eet f best value few your money m 1,- ace Curtains, Quilts, 'Wo Covers, Art Muslins, Cre tonuos, Towels, Si^iViugs, and general drapery.; st«aUee.t WO rl<ingexpenses; losses by bools di^Xs avoided; Stock clean, fv^sh, &yd. up-to-date. Lowest Bedrock Smi Cash Prices. FINE Flavoured Wiaes from the cele brnted Wayeriey Wine Vaults; 1 doz bottles in a, ease; 8 Port, and 4 Constautia, or assorted as desired 22$ Gd per case* Only a few cases left.—Fletcher. Bros', Cashj Supply Stores. SHEFFIELD Cutlery and~Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the 1 newest samples, we are selling them at i wholesale prices.—Carson and Co., Tancred 1 \ Street. 1



JOHN OJRR AND CO. JOHN ORE AND CO, NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES JOHN ORE, & CO., Have a Full and Choice Stock of NEW FRUITS & PRESERVES sd s d Finest New Currants per lb ... 0 5 Castor Sugar, per lb' . ,0 5 „ „ Sultanas, pet- lb ... 0 7 Dessicated Cocoanut, per lb ... ' 0 6 „ „ Valencia Raisins .. 0 G Finest Mixed Spice, per packet... 0 \\ „ „ » Raisins, Seedless 0 1\ „ Mixed* Peel, per lb ... 0 8t (Extra Choice flavour) „ Cooking Almonds, per lb ... 12 Finest Now Seeded Eaieins, lib „ New Barcelona Nutß, per lb 0 8 Cartoons ... ... 0 7 „ New Walnuts, per lb .. 0 8 Finest New Layer Figs .. 0 8 „ New Shell Almonds .. 0 10 „ Cooking Figs .. 0 7 „ New Jordan Almonds .. 2 „ lib Boxes Fig 3 ... 07* „ Spanish Muscatels, per lb ... I „ Prunes, per lb .. 0 8 „ Californian „ „ 1 „ Preserved Ginger, per lb 0 8 Preserved I'inenpple,2Jib tin» 0 9 „ Dates, per lb .. 0 6 „ Apricots „ ... 0 8 „ Dried Apricots per lb .. 0 9' „ Pears „ ... 0 9 „ „ Peaches .. 09 | „ Peaches „ ... 0 9 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 Colonial Essences (assorted),per bot. 0 6 „ „ A^plea ... 0 8 C. and.B. „ „ „ 0 9 Icing Sugar, per lb (.. ... 0 6 White assorted Jelly, per packet 6d HAMS. HAMS We. have a Large and ChoiceJStock of Hams and Bacon* Hams fall sizeSj to suit everybody. sd s d E'ure Ship' Lime JuiceJ per|bofc. 1 0 Lemon Squash „ „ I 0 Raspberry.Syrup (Quarts), per bot.H 1 3 Pure Lime Juice (cordial) ij;: 1 » Pineapple ,\,, „ „ 13 Lemonade Crystals  „ 0 9 JOHN ORR AND Co. ASHBURTON