News in Brief.

To-day is the fifty-second unniversary of the foundation of Canterbury. jKThe Tnvercargill publicans notify that there will be no 3d beers after necember 22nd. The annual meeting of the shareholders ! of the Chertsey Saleyarda Company will be ' held in the Library, Chertspy, on Friday, the .'9th inst., at 4 p m. The Farmers' Union announce tlmr the i N.Z. Government Insurance Depart tm>nt is now accepting farmers' risks at five shillings per cent. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-Op. Association will hold a clearing sale on account of Mr Henry Osborne, at Willowby, to-morrow (Wednes day), when some good useful stamps of horses will be offered, also ploughs and other farming implements. The -Cant erbury Farmers' Association, Titnaru. will submit for sale at the Stud holme Junction yards on Tuesday, Decem ber 23rd, on account of Mr W, Quinn, 30 well bred yonng cows and 100 two and three-year-old steers and heifers. Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch, distribute with this issue a bill regarding their special sale of clothing now on for a few days, also special lines for Christmas and New Tear presents. The New Hebrides miss'onaries say that the are a dying race. The mest striking feature about the social state of the people is the small number of their children, and PJfate has only one-third of the population it had 30 years ago.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received December 16, 8.38 a.m. Mr Chamberlain. London, Dpc. 15. Mr Chamberlain has arrived at Moni bassa. Girl Murderers. Ethel Eollinson, Eva Eastwood, domes ice, aged 17 and 20 respectively, have been sentenced to death for smothering by pil lows, their aged mistress, at Bootle, out of revenge for alleged unkindness. A third servant turned Queen's evidence. The Marseilles Strike. Paris, Dec. 15 Govermenfc has arrested the leaders of the Marseilles' strike for inciting to murder, and tampering with the troops. The strikers protest that Government is betray ing the workers. Supposed Attempt to Shoot King Leopold- I Brussels, Dec 15 When King Leopold was driving at Laeken on Saturday night, two shots were fired, and two men fled and escaped. No one was hurt. Newspapers declare jt was an attempt at assassination, but the police imply poachers.

Browning Fatality.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. INVKBCARGu.r., Dec 16 Word h.is teen received ths>t a Winton settler named E. Edwards and his son were drowned in the Oreti river. They were rabbiting, and camped on an island. A flood came down the river daring the night and washed the tent away. The bodies have not been recovered. Edwards leaves a large family.

THE' ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 190^



David Thomas, METHVEN YAKDS. Thursday, December 18th. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell, —. On ace >unt of a Clierit, — A quantity of Staok Covers and gcteni* assortment of Harness. ! D. THOMAF, i 12 105 Auctioneer. I Government Notices. af* % %* £ **■* IN THE MATTER OP THE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SALE CONTROL ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1895, and THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELEC TIONS ACT, 1876. WHEREAS a Petition under Section 48 of The Kegulation of Local Elec tions Act, 1876, has been filed in the Magis trate's Court at Ashburton, praying that an enquiry may be held as to certain alleged irregularities in connection with the Local Option Poll for the Ashburton Electoral District, taken on the 25th day of Novem ber, 1902. I do hereby appoint the Magistrate Courthouse, Ashburton, as the place, and FRIDAY, the 19th day of December, 1902, at 10.45. a.m., as the time when such en quiry shall be commenced. C. A. WRAY, Stipendiary Magistrate. S.M. Court, Ashburton, Dec. 11th, 1903. 12 124 Funeral Notices. FUNERAL 3SOTHJE. I THE friends of Mr and Mrs George NelTj are respectfully informed that | the funeral of their late beloved son, Richabd James, will move from their residence, Staveley, on WEDNESDAY, 17th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Mount Somers Cemetery. i BAKER BROS., 12 180 Undertakers. HHS3anjßßHKl&ralßilV?rvHßffiKKßKilEKMS*£^NnflfißfiKl2nP Public Notices. STAVELEY. TAKE NOTICE. OWING to the high price of Stock and Flour, I am unable to give the long credit I have been giving, so that customers must pay up onco a month, or they will be stopped. T. E. McRAE, 12 158 Butcher and Baker. AOCIDEN l\ INSURANCE. nnHENew Zealand Government is now accepting Farmers' Union risks at five shillings per centum; as previously paid. Proposals may be made through the Secretary, Mn W. Harding. G. W. LEAD LEY, Chairman North Canterbury Provincial Executive. 12 192 CHERTSEY SALEYARDS COMPANY. njIHE Annual Meeting of the Share- JL holders iv the above Company will be Sheld in the Library, Chertsey, on FRIDAY, the 19th inst., at 4 p.m. 12 190 N. WILKINSON". TINWALD RACING CLUB. -T^TOMINATIONS for all events, except the Hurry Scurry, have been EXTENDED for one week, and will close on SATUR DAY, 20th inst., at 9 p.m. C. BENNETT, 12169 Secretary. Pianoforte, Singing, nnd Voice Production, Theory, (Harmony, Counterpoint, Double Counterpoint, Canon, Fugue, Form, Orchestration, and Composition); also Freehand.Drawing. MES DONALD McLEAN, Bachelor of Music, N.Z. University, having de- ; cided to teach the above subjects in Ash burton, will be pleased to receive the names of a limited number of pupils for the en suing term, commenc ng on or about Jan uary 28th, 1903. Terms, etc., on application, either per sonally or by letter. " Kinraid," Tinwald. 12 196 JUST B ,o REMIND YOU I I That with ever)' stf fl A B worth bought for B B Cash this month fl WORD I we are giving a B fl Chbistmas Present fl TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. XTAVING Sold my business, my stock of Groceries, Hardware, etc, must be reduced. £1000 - - £1000 Worth to be cleared regardless of Cost, so ! bring along the Cash and you will be simply surprised at my prices. J. T, COOCH, Opposite Railway Station. __ 'Bank We guarantee our Teas better value, better grade than any sold. EVEN \IP\ compare our when WK 2/- CHAMPION l||||k WITH ANY TEAS '^^ IMPORTEDIN ARE SA]D ySk P*°*Hltt TO BE Mori JUST AS GOODlljk MONBV " Ml BUY THEM? l|| FURTHER Consignment of Men's Colo nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and j Holiday wear, 26s 6d, 30s, 355, 39s ; all well made wifh good linings.—Grant & Moore.



ENTERTAINMENTS. ALTERATION OF DATE. One Night Only. — Bright Hours Children's | : ENTERTAINMENTS. : | ODDFELLOWS' HALL. SATURDAY, December 20th. INVERT BODY SHOULD COME AND ENJOY THEMSELVES. BRIGHT HOURS! BRIGHT HOURS Original, Unique, Pleasant. As given in Christchurch under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Ranfurly. New Wardrobe. New Programme. Tickets 2s and la, to be had of H. M. Jones A. T. H. Williams, and others. Doors open at at 7.30. Early door 7.15, 6d extra. 12145 PUBLIC NOTICES. Ashburton Borough School. Dislrifontion of Prizes. THURSDAY, Dec. ißth, 1902. Allenton—ll a.m. Jnfant School-—1,30 p.m. Main School—2 p.m.. Parents and friends cordially invited. J. B. CHRISTIE N, 13197 Secretary,



Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN deßires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of tt.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TKY IT ! TEY IT J TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



Fr'edlander Bros. Ltd. CLEARING SALE AT METHVEN. I THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902. j UNDER BILL OF SALE. i MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, havo received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction ou above' date, at the Methven Salnyai'ds, tho following Good 3 and Charge's -•— ' j 1O Draught Mares and Geldings. 3 FOALS. 1 Cow, I hackney Gelding. 1 Gig, I set I gig Harness, 3 farm Drays, 5 Tip I Drays, 1 M.H. Reaper and Hinder, 4 D.F. Ploughs, I S.F. Plough, 3 Road Levellers, 2 Scoops, set (i-leaf Harrows, blocks and chains, shaft nnd leading Harness, swingle trees plough chains and lots of sundries. Also immediately after the above sale at the same place, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, All that parcel of land included in Cert, of Title Vol. 149, Fol. 254, being Lot 8 referred to therein, and also the •whole of the land in Cert, of Title, Vol. 79, Fol. 171, in all containing 62 acres, 2 roods, & 18 Perches The Land is situated close to the Town ship of Methven, and is now in the occupa tion of Mr John L. Bluir, Contractor. Full particulars at Sale. Sale of Goods and Chatties at 2 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd-, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 54 Auctioneer. ~HOE,SE_ FAIIL ■THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903, OUR NEXT HOIISK FAIR Will be held on the above date, for -which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. \\ • E have for PRIVATE SALE— vv Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres/ For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. IXTANTED — OA.TSHEA.F, for Imme diate Delivery. Fricdlander Bros , Ltd. CHAFF. "57|TANTED.— Onejiundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. \\ E have conveniently situated Offices *'V to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FEIED ZANDER BROS., Ltd. PUBLIC NOTICES. NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coming Xmas Season. Ladies are requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have our attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots for BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Ladies and Childrena Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, made in latest style and nicely finished; to be sold ( far below usual price. I We excel in Ladies Underclothing j 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, we will please you. Also on hand— k new lot of choice shapes in Collars and very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and £.nits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost, as we (as pre viously advertised) are in ( future going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws, Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all- NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, THE CORNER XMAS EXTRAS—At the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, you can get best value for your money in Lace Curtains, Quilts, Table Covers, Art Muslins, Cre tonnes, Towels, Sheetings, and general drapery; smallest working expenses ; losses by book debts avoided; Stock clean, fresh, and up-to-date. Lowest Bedrock Spot Cash Prices. XMAS EXTRAS.—To enjoy your Xmas Duff thoroughly, be sure and put it inside one of our specially made Suits; from One Guinea upwards ; better qualities 255, 27s Gd, 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355. Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do. 8s Gd, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbakd's. <6/^<ET OR GIVE?" Business can be %JT done two ways. " Get "as much as possible for certain lines, or " give "as much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C: Barrels, '■< The Hall, " East street, "the People's Warehouse for sterl ing value in General Drapery, Clothing Boots, etc. rnENNIS PLAYERS.—Have a look at this JL season's shoos 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 FATHER Christmas at S^range's Burnett Street



Wanted, ! i A SHBURTON Musical Union. — Mem- A bers Tickets now procurable from the Secretary. Extra tickets for public, 2s each.—E". Manchester, Hon. Sec. 12 188 , A SHBURTON Musical~~Union. — Last J xjl Subscription Concert, " Hymn of j Praise," next Wednesday, 171 ii inst. Tickets, 2s each.—E. Manchester, Hon. Sec. 12 IS9 FRESH Soles, Sprats, also Crayfish and all kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night. Booking oiders for Christmas poultry.—J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. 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. SHllFFrELDTutlery^T^rec¥o^iate Having secured a large line of the [ newest samples, we are selling them at 2 wholesale prices.—Caeson and Co., Tancred s Street. Xmas Cards. Xmas Cards. IT is an eye-opener to walk upstairs and view our display. One large room devoted entirely to their display. The increased business we do every year in Xmas and New Year Cards is the surest evidence of satisfaction. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. j N.B.—Walk Upstairs. : : "VTEW Fruit just arrived —Extra Prime _i^l New Currants 5d Ib ; New Sultanas 7d lb; New Valencia Eaisins Cd lb; New Seeded Raisins lib packet (not 12oz as some stores sell) 7d; New Layer Figs 8d lb; New Bags Figs7dlb; lib boxes New Figs 7id per box, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. LEATHER- Goods—Ladies and Gent's Dressing Cases, Brush Sots, Writing Desks in wood and leather, Tourist Cases, Blotters, Letter and Card Cases, Purses, all silver mounted; Wallets, Albums, Com panions, Hall Sets, Manicure Sets, Hand Bags, silver mounted; Plush Goods. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Poets and standard woi'ks, beautifully bound. Prize and Reward Books. School Committees supplied at prices equal to Christchurch. New books and Xmas numbers.—H. M. JONEB. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and lid for 100 yard lots. —Hardlet Bros. 10 101 -d KS. OUR 15s line of Covers is going JL<l) fast. Guaranteed for six months. Better have one. They're real hard wear. G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. O^RICKETErTsT^We've a good select tion of cricketing Boots and Shoes, White, Brown, and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikes 7s 6d.~-Stocks Blue Boot Store. 12 57 WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore. ' ' __ WISH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed to their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doors above their old place. ipJRB'RROS, Burnett ijftreet.



BUSINESS NOTICES Persons who wish to do their own Painting will fnd it to their advantage to call at my Oil and Color Store. : I have Ready Mixed Paints, C*eiuime White Lead and Oils, or I will mix any shade of OlirOWlt €ei!Uiiie faint Paperhanger, Painter, and Sign-writer. QI^WIT 1 T3TPrbT>T T? Seem to think they can get better value for their money in Christchurch than in Ashburton. We are doing our best to T> "¥7*Tl/rrf'VY7"l7' XiliiJJlLvF V Hi that impression. During December, in addition to our usual good values, a large Handsome Picture, 30 x 20, of Kis Majesty King Edward VII., will be presented with every 2Cs worth of Goods purchased for Cash, at The Blue Hoot Store, Burnett Street, Ashburton. DQ riIl^#^"K"1l^#^"K" FITTER OF FINE FOOTWEAR. • k3 JL \J*\y JKjL^ Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases. - UNDKLLL & COS - Premier Furniture Warehouse. (Established 1882.) The Best and Cheapest House in Town for Christmas Presents, Christmas Presents. Useful, f rnamental and Novel. Pictures, Fancy Boxes, Figures T7£7"K are just opening s>merea Ily beautiful Photo Frames, Vases, etc., in latest designs. Latest Designs in ffi _-ssss^ to Bedsteads, etc, ff|§^i ll!^^ Drawing-room Suites ! Just Landing WSjfffW^**l film *^ TSPM" Wttmm^Wlll S . will wl I|i Win ;n \ ill If Beddmg, our own \ Jf\ j||fl a||||j» Ife hMJi j fB 1 Jfigfilt m itl * tfjfff Old Furniture ' qtoclf |jffiH^Wß^ MB repaired & recovered Bea M » m Ware * A U WMI gual . antod Lowest Prices. For Linoleums and Oilcloths, all widths; Carpets, Squares, Su<ts Mats Mattings etc. a lowest pricos, best quality. Tapestry, Cretonne, etc. ° ' ° T. If. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers. TA CRED STREET.



Wan red. QE A SON ABLE Lines 2 Jib tins Canadian kJ Tomatoes md, 2£!b tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2.\lb tins Asparagus 3s, 2lb tins Green Teas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Sd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Caeson and Co.'s. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes also large stock of genuine Turkey and Wash it a Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ore and Co. TO CYO LISTS-Just to hand a specialty; the Gripwell Cycling Shoe, with steel plate inserted, 12s 6d"—Stock's Blue Boot Store- 12 56 FINE Flavoured Wines from the cele brated Waverley Wine Vaults; 1 doz bottles in a caso; 8 Port, and 4 Constantia, or assorted as desired 22s 6d per case. Only a few cases left.—Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. VMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those -Zj&_ noted White Skirts at 2s lid to hand ; Boys' washing Sailor Blouses 2s lid; Women's Sailor Hats Is, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s Gd; white washing Gloves 6d; white Belts Is. A choice selection of Tucked and Fancy Handkerchiefs, at Gibbard's. WE WANT your CUSTOM, we want you to give us a trial, so that we can prove to you how well we can serve you, please you, and thus keep your custom at our Up-to-date Drapery Warehouse.— Mitchell and Turner. 11" INOLEUMS~and OILCLOTHS areone JLJ of our strong points, and now is the time to get your Dining room fixed up, so that you will be straight before your Xmas visitors come.—Mitchell and Turner. I HAVE for Sale 2 Juvenile Bicycles, suitable for a boy or girl. The very thing for a Christmas present.—G. H. Caeson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred St. EOII SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards ; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Bros. A GOOD assortment of Men's light •"1 Glacie Boots at 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 15s 6d, 19s, 20s ; Ladies' and Gents' Tennis Shoes with best quality rubber, and guaranteed to wear well.—Grant and Moore. SALOON and Pea Rifle Tat T6s andiiTcd each, Cartridges from Is Gd per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. 7S /t»D WILL buy a pair of Pedals at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. EOR Christmas Season. —Just Landed.— New Currants'Sd, New Peel Bd, New Sultanas 7d per Ib. New Almouds and Muscatels, Chocolates and Confectionery ; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. XMAS EXTRAS —59 only English Sample Umbrellas, (all different handles) 2s Gd to 12s 6d, well worth 3s lid ■to 17s 6d; Ladies' Hand Bags (11 only), real Russian leather 4s lid to 8s lid, worth double; White Embroidered Blouses 3s i\i\ and 4s lid, usually 6s Gd to 9s, 6d; verj suitable for Xmus presents, at E. Gibbard's Ready Money Draper. ' TT|ATTY Pan baking powder contains a, I JL patty pan at each end of tia



FLETCHER BROS. | NEW SEASON'S FRUITS For Oar Christmas Trade. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just received their first shipment of New Dried Fruits, etc which ate of much superior quality to any received during the last few years- New Vcsitizza Currants, quality second to none ... ... ... 0 5 per lb Finest New Sultanas ... ... ... ■•• ••■ 0 7,, Finest New Valencia Raisins ... ... ... ... ••• 0 6 „ Finest New Seeded Raisins, lib Cartoons... ... ... ••■ 0 7,, Please note that our Cartoons of Seeded Raisins contain lib netfc weight, not 12oz as some Stores are in the habit of selling. Good Old Seeded Raisins, in lib packets ... ... ... 0 5 per lb Finest New Spanish Muscatels, 6 Crown ... ... •■• 1 4 „ Finest New Californian Muscatels, 4 Crown ... ... ... 1-0 „ Good Californian Muscatels, 3 Crown ... ... ... 0 8 „ s. d. ad Finest New layer Figs, per lb ... 0 8 Finest New Dates,per lb ... 0 G £ inest New Cooking Figs ... 0 7 New Table Dates, 1 fib box ... 011 lib boxes layer Figs, per box ... 01\ J Finest Dried Apricots, per lb ... 0 9 New Jordan Almonds per lb ... 2 6 „ Apples, per lb ... 0 8 Ucokiug Almonds, per lb ... 12 „ Peaches,per lb ... 0 9 F'iickinger Finest Dessert Prunes lb 0 9 Preserved Apricots, 2^lb tins ... 0 8 Table Prunes, per lb ... 0 8 „ Pineapple, „ ... 0 9 lib packet Cooking Prunes „ ... 0 7 „ Pears, from ... ._ 0 9 New Preserved Ginger ... 0 8 New Walnuts, per lb ... ... 0 8 Dessicated Cocoanut ... 0 6 „ Barcelona, per lb ... ... 0 8 Finest Quality Icing Sugar ... 0 6 loz bottle Essence Lemon, Vanilla, „ Castor Sugar ..0 5 Cochineal, Almonds, etc.,per bot. Finest Mixed Spice, por packet .. 0 \\ sd, or doz. ... ... 4 0 „ per tin ... 0 6 2£oz Essences, per bottle 9d, 7s 6d per doz. Genuine Ship Lime Juice, per bot. 1 0 4oz Essences, per bot. Is 3d, or doz 13 6 Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Syrup, Pino Apple Syrup, per bottle ... 1 0 We have a few cases of Colonial Wines, (Port and Constantia) from the Waverley Wine Vaults, to be cleared out at 22s 6d per case . n . i CHUISTMAS PRESENTS NEW YKAR PRESENTS Ten per cent. Discount, or 2s in the Pound. During December, we are allowing 2s in the Pound Discount off all PJateware, Clockware, or Cutlery, purchased from our Establishment. W« import direct from the Manufacturers, therefore it is needless to sny that our Prices are as low, if riot lower than any in the Trade. Do not fail to see our Window Display. j JAM ami PRESERVING SEASON—ISO 2-3. ; We hold large stocks of Jam Jars of all descriptions, and anyone in want of either a large or small quantity should see our samples, and get our prices before buying elsewhere. I Mason's Jars, Pints 4s Pd, Quarts 5s 6d, Cs 9d, per dozen. Eedt ction by the case. Earthenware Jars from 2s 6d per do en Preserving Pans in Brass, Cast Iron, Enamelled, and Steel Enamelled from 8s 6d each. i FLETCHER BROS.' Fourth Tea Competition closes oh February £Btii, 1908 First prize—Handsome pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches high, valued at £6 10s. Second \ i-ize—l4 Carat Rolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £A 10s, j Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at .£3 lGs. j Also {numerous other Prizes. | Everyone who sends in not less than 30 Coupons "will receive a Prize. GOLDEN TIPPED ORANGE PEKOE, Ceylon, Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by the 51b tin and Is 7d by 101b tin COUNTESS TEA, Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by 51b tin and Is 4d by lOlb tin DUCHESS TEA, Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d byslb tin, and Is 7d by lOlb tin. EMPRESS TEA, 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b tin, and Is 9d by lOlb tin PRINCESS TEA, 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b tin., and Is lid by 101b tin A Coupon enclosed in every packet of above Teas- A Few Lines specially interesting to Farmers generally ; Nos. 8 and 9 Fencing Wire, per cwt. coil ... ... ... 9 9 Hog Barb Wire, por cwt coil ... ... ... ... 15 0 Sheep Netting, 15 gnage, centre strand, 100 yd coil, per yard ... ... 0 2| „ Mguage, „ „ „ ... ... 0 3£ Fowl Netting, 2in. mesh, 3ft wire, 100 yd coil, per yard lfd, per coil ... 14 6 English Raw Linseed Oil, per sgal drum ... ... 22 6 English Boiled Linseed Oil, per sgal drum ... ... ... 23 0 Castor Oil, 3s (kt per gallon by the tin Benzine, in 4gal tins, per tin ... ... ... ... 9 0 Neatsfoot Oil, sgal Drums 15s 6d, per gallon ... ... ... 3 6 1 doz Bottles Colonial Wine, 8 Port 4 Constantia, per case ... ... 22 6 SUGAR Finest Cane Sugar, Al, 701b bags ... ... ... ... • 014 6 561b bags ... ... ... ... 0 1L 6 „ „ 401b bags ... ... ... ... 0 8 3 Brewers' Crystals, per lb ... ... — ... ... 0 0 2$ „ per 561b bugs ... ... ... ... 0 12 0 „ per 401b bags ... ... ... ... 0 8 9 150 per cent Test Kerosene, 4s per tjn^ 8s per caso ad s d lib Jars Raspberry J.itn, per jar .„ 0 8 Ilb Tins Jam, per doz ... ... 3 9 2lb Jars St. George Raspberry Jain 1 4 21b Tins Plum Jain ... ... 0 8£ 21b Jars Strawberry Jam, por jar 1 6 | 21b Tins Raspberry Jam ... ... 0 11 21b Jars Peach and Apricot Jam 1 3 lib Tina Baspberry and Strawberry 21b Jars Raspberry and Goosebery Jainl 2 Jam A per tiu Gd, per doz ... 5 6 lib Tins Jam ... ... 0 4 We guarantee to sell as cheap, if not cheaper than any other other Storekeeper in Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. i Cash Supply Stores. Canterbury Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds Tinwald Orders delivered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Town orders delivered Daily.



BUSINESS. NOTICES. NAT TQNAL MORTGAGE AND-AGE2TCY . COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.,. LIMITED. ' Capital snlscribed ... jei.ooo,ooo Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... ,£32,500 NPIHE above Company bop- to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided ' o add to the:r business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LITE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourj, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and beßt results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwiild and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. m .■* : Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales, to receive stock. Particulars of business placed »in hi 3 hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON -1902-3. THE NATIONAL ■ MOETGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., ! having made special arrangements at their I Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONALMORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." .11243 WOOL. JWOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD S\LE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1 003 FOVR IT SALE-TDUHSDAY, February 19th, li; 03 11. MATSON <fc CO. /"VFFKR their sorvices to the Wool growers of tho Aoliburton County. They will make C.;?h Ad van cs, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interes-t, against Wool pLic-d in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc.,'consign to i "MATSON'S, Chvistchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. 1 We should be glad-if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand I We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you 1 [ We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Graiu, during the coming season. I Correspond with us. BL MATSON AND CO. » 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS^ \ To ensure full Crops Everywhere, i "\757E have the pleasure Jto notify our i Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are tie Best & Cheapest 'to us 3. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN -AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. iN ! V,« *1 *. - . ' - DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON,