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Received December 29, 8.!0a.m. Slave Emancipation. London, Dec. 28. A Blue Book dealing with East African Islands, Zanzibar, and Tomb;, shows that 13,264 slavesTiave been emancipated during the last five years.

Trial Trip of the Tiger.

During the trial trip of the tug Tiger, at Q-reenof-h, the vessel suddenly listed, lurched, and shipped some water, exploding the boiler and foundered. Six men were drowned.

Mr Balfour. Mr Balfour is convalescent. Catholicism at Strasburg.

Berlin, Deo. 28

An arrangement has been arrived at be tween Germany and the Vatican, to create a faculty of Catholic theology at the Uni versity of Strasburg.

Fatal Train Accident.

New York, December 28

Owing to a signalman failing to detain the Chicago Grand Trunk express, crowded with returning Christmas excursionists, it collided with a goods train near London, Ontario. Two cars were demolished, and others overturned. Twenty-five persons were killed, and thirty injured, many fatally.

Gold Robbery in Paris.

Paris, Dec. 27

Three packs, containing four thousand pounds in jjold, belonging to the Bank of Franco, were stolen from a Paris railway station.

AUSTRALIAN

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Received December 29th, 9.15 a.m, An Insurance Action.

Melbourne, Dec. 29

An important action has been com menced by Webster, a policy holder, against the Chairman and Directors of the Austrplian Alliance Assurance Company. Plaintiff who is acting for himself and other policy-holders, alleges that iho Directors poid twice as much to the shareholders as ought to have been paid, to the loss of the policy-holders. No fraud is imputed, the payment beins attributed to a misreading of the deeS of Association.

Boating Fatality. Adelaide, Dec. 29

• A sailing boat, with four men in it, cap sized at Port Adelaide in a squall, and two men—McGorm and Parsons—were drowned.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association —By! Electric Telegraph—Copyright Dunedin, Dec 29 Mrs Chapman, widow of the late Judfye Chapman, formerly Attorney-General of Victoria, died on Saturday, that being the twenty-first anniversary of her late hus band's death.

InvercArgill, Dec 29,

John Ferguson, a farmer at Menzies' Perry, aged 75, was found dead in a pad dock on Saturday. The cause of death was apoplexy. .

Earthquakes.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. New Plymouth, Dec. 29

An exceedingly sharp shock of earth quake was experienced at 11.42 this morn ing. No damage is yet reported. HAWERA r Dee.-2£L

A sharp shock of earthquake occurred at 11.43 this morning. The vibration lasted a minute. _

Wanganui, Dec. 29,

A prolonged earthquake occurred this morning at' 11.40., the vibration lasting over half a minute.

CRICKET.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Auckland, December 29

The English cricketers left for New Plymouth to-day. They play Hawera to morrow and Wednesday. Stanning is ill, and remains behind. Negotiations for the Sydney visit are still in progress.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1902



PUBLIC NOTICES. i' NOTICE. " SPE .'IAL BANK HOLIDAYS. "OUR':-UANT to ihe terms of "The Banka JL and Bankers' Act Amendment Act;, 1882," find " The Bank Holidays Act, 1902/' FRIDAY, the 2nd day of January, 1903, is hereby appointed a Special Hank Holiday at the offices of the undo mentioned Banks throughout New Zealand:—' Tha "Unionßank of Australia Limited, G. Fv'TOIiRURST, Inspector. Bank of .New South Wales, X J. Finch, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, ,C. Winter, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, James Embling, General Manager. Note—The Banks will also be closed throughout the colony as follows, being a Statute Holiday :— THURSDAY, Ist Jan. 1903, New Year's Day. Ashburton, 12th December, 1902. 12 221 To Anglers and Others. ANYONE found trespassing or digging in the vicinity.of the Protective Works, on the property -of the late S. E. Bubnaed's Estate, rented by us, wiil be Prosecuted. W. SUTHERLAND, 12 319 JOSEPH WARD. Longbeach Bachelors' Ball. (Invitation Only.) mHE above will take place on TUESDAY Night, 6th January, 1903, at 8 o'clock. JOHN PEAT, 12 322 (Hon. Secretary. Tinwahl Racing Club. New Year's Pay. THE pufli of £5 will be devoted towards Children's Sports and Games. A' 'Train will leave Ashburton for the Racecourse at 11.45 a.m. The evening trains to Timaru and Spring burn will be delayed. Admission to course Is; Children under 15, free. CHARLES BENNETT, 12 324 't ...... Secretary. IN PURSUANCE of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Glauses 5 and 6, notice is hereby given that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the-Tinwald Racing Club's Annual Meeting to be held on January Ist, 1903, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following J scale:— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling Entrance to stand and paddock ... Two shillings and sixpence. C. DOHERTY, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. December 22nd> 1902. 12 325 LONGBEACH PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. AT a meeting of the Church Delfgates held on the 13th December, 1902, the following Resolution was agreed upon re the alteration of boundary of tho above district, viz:— " That in the opinion of this meeting it would be to the mutual advantage of both the Longbeach Parochial' District and the Ashburton Parish that thjiTirnvjldT-osm. --feiutniutr-fcyg—seveTea iraisrxhe ix>ngbeach Parochial District and added to the Ash burton Parish, and that provided an additional J230 be guaranteed towards the Vicar's stipend, a special general meeting of Church members be called to consider and finally decide the question." In accordance with the above Resolution a meeting of Church Members will be held at the Vicarage, Tinwald, oh January 13th, 1903, at 2 o'clock p.m. By order. J. WARD, 12 327 Secretary TEA DRINKING Is a Good Habit If you drink good Tea, npHERE are plenty of Teas on the market, JL but if you study your health and the health of the family, you will drink no other but Suratura Tea It is pure, honest Tea; with all the good ness of good tea. It has that something which distinguishes it from all other teas. It is strong, rich, and fragrant. It is a per fect Ceylon Tea, just as perfect as nature and man's best efforts can make it. Sumtura is guaranteed rot blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - John Orr and Co., A shburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds Clearing Out Sale. , Great Slaughter. Li T ARGE Stock of Jam Jars, Jelly Jarg, and all descriptions of Crockery going regardless of cost. Come along and judge ior yourselves. J. T, COOCH, Opposite Railway Station. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. T>EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. «, Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. I Agent for •• Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. Y%J HAT prize takers for pastry use V v Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty IHpOYS, Toys, Toys of every description JL at Strange's.



Skin Sales. At the skin sales this afternoon there were small entries. The following are some of tho prices obtained:—Crossbreds Is Bd, Is sd, Is lid, Is 6d, 2s 4d, 2a 6d, 2s Bd, 2s 3d, 3s sd; ■halfbreds 3s 7d, 3s lOd, 4s 11 d ; merinos 2s 3d, 3s 6d, 3s Bd, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, 5s Bd. Pelts from 4d to 9d. Butchers', 4s Bd, 4a 9d. Hides Bs. Fat Id to Hd. Bag wool (locks, etc,) from ldto2Jd, 2£d, and 3£d.



T. Bullock. FOE SALE—NICE BUILDING SITE. __ « 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. -£?Q/lbl~lrf~to T0 LKND on approved o^Ov v/ freehold security, and other sums. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. i^OTTAGE Property, conveniently situ \J ated in Cox street, being T.S. 829, con taining £-acre, on which is erected a dwelling house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted with fruit trees. There is also a small stable and I other conveniences. Very liberal terras of j payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' " FOR SALB. CHEAP COTTAGE PROPERTY. OUARTE K-ACRE, fronting continuation of Cox Street, about 5 chains from the N.W. Belt, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage with scullery at the back, surrounded by nicely kept garden, well stocked with vegetables, etc. ,£135 price required; on liberal terms. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. COTTAGE of three rooms, together with one acre of land, fronting Trevor's Road, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE—IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ~t A A A ACRES, good sheep country JLTb43e~!fc! mostly in its native state partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of— 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced; and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Properties. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. j Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. "F T. BULLOCK.



I Government Notices E asyiilfe R NEW'ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NEW YEAX HOLIDAYS, 1903. January ist—Regatta at Lyttelton Sports at Dunsandel and , Methven'. Races at Tinwald, January ist and 2nd Caledonian Sports at Timaru. THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1903. A TRAIN" will run fiom Ralciia to Metiiven at 10.10 a.m. A train will leave Ashburton for the Tinwald Race course at 11.45 a.m. and return at 5,15 p.m. The 10.20 a.m. train from Christchurch to Dtmedin will set down at Tinwald passen gers from north of Ashburton. The evening train from Christchurch for Ashburton and Methven will start at 5.25, and be due from Rakaia 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, Ashburton arrive 8.25 p.m. Rakaia 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 7.1^^^810^7.29, Hinds 7.47, Rangitata 8.23, then according to the ordinary time table from Orari to Timaru. A return train will leave Timaru for Ashburtan at 5.40 p.m, Rangitata 7.14, Hinds 7.65, Winslow 8.14, Tinwald 8.27, Ashburton arrive 8.35. Moth 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 Tiuwnld 5.42, Winslow 6.5, Hinds 6.28, Rangitata 7.12, Timaru arrive 8.50. The evening train fiom Ashhin-lon to Spring burn starts at G.O p.m. and will arrive" at Springburn at 8.0. The SpfTugbuni' train . 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 Christchurch and Oamaru to take up such passengers only. An Express train for Timaru, and stations between Christchurch and Titnaru where the 11.0 a.m. Express train usually stops, will leave Christchurch at 11.30 a.m., and be due from Rakaia at 12.45 p.m., Ashbur tou 1.28, Timaru arrive 3.30. It stops also to take up at Dunsandel at 12.!7 p.m., Chertsoy 12.58, and to take up er set down at Minns at 1.5S p.m., Rangitata 2.24. An extra Express train for Dunedin working any of :he usual Express train traffic, wifl leave Christchurch 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. Public Notices Advice that Fays. ALL Advice given does not pay, but the advice mootdd round by many people in Ashburton to the effect that the firm of MOKIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tanered Street, sell at lowest prices, execute neatest work, and are prompt in delivery, is unquestionably true. Give a trial and you will find this correct, NEW YEAR PRESENTS. —:O:— THE Balance of Our Toys Will be offered _„ This Week AT See Windows for Bargains, ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Burnett Street. : NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists [ Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them -with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in full supply, Is 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—-The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ', ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality j of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. SrAitKi/ET Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing I off small quantities of aerated water, also j 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for placing^ them last) we have received by ss. some of the prettiest novelties to be found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. 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. KERR BROS, Burnett Street. Oh, Yes ! Oh, Yes ! "VfOW is the time for Brass and Enam- JM elled PRESERVING PANS. SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS and Dum bells (Sandow will be here on 24th inst.) Good Cycle Covers at 12s 6d, fitted, guaran teed for 6 months. The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton for Ironmongery and Cooking Utensils.—G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger,



| ENTERTAINMENTS. _ ODDFELLOWS' HALL, TUESDAY, 30th December, 1902. Grand Concert. MLSS MAGGIE WELLS, (New Zealand's Ada Cross'ey) Prior to her departure to England, to con tinue her musical studies. ,* Prog ra.si.me.—Part I. 1. Song, "The Gauntlet," (Humphrey J. Mr W. Anderson. Stark.) 2. Song, " Abide with Me," ... (Liddk-) MISS MAGGIE WELLS. 3. Pianoforte Solo, " Grand do Concert," (Kettcrer), Miss C. L. Eichey (Gold Medallist. 1. Song, " Lett " (Chaminade) Mrs Prendeville Wilson (Wellington). 5. Song, "'There's a Land," ... (Allitson) Mr C. Reid (Ohiistchurch). 6. Song, " A Summer Night,"(Gor. Thomas) MISS MAGGIE WELLS. Part IT. 1. Song, "Thy Sentinel am I" (Wntson) Mr W. Anderson). 2. Song, " Ask mo no more," ... (Tosti) Mrs Prendeville Wilson. 3. Violin Solo, " Mazurka de Concert," Mr McClurg. (Ovide Musin). 4. Song, "Sunshineandßain,"(Blumenth'l) MISS MAGGIE WELLS. 5. Song, " Best of All," (Lohr) Mr C Read. , . Accompaniste, Mi-ss C. L. Eichey, R.A.M. Prices- 3s, 2s, and Is. Box plan at H. M. Jones. Day sales at H. Gates'arid. A. T. 11.-Williams. IS 5?36 National Mortgage & Agetey Company. TINWALD YARDS Tuesday, December 30th. WE WILL OFFER— 2,jf\ Well bred CATTLE, 18 months \J old 5 FAT CATTLE. £*(\ FAT CROSSBRED EWIS. 2fe; FAT CROSSBRED WETIERS "S A f\ CROSSBRED EWES , AND ±4fcU LAMBS. Further entries solicited. Lines of Stoi'e Lambs for forwtrd de-, livery, also lines of Sheep and Cattle for private sale. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer, - 12 314 A. HEWSON, Agent David Thomas. ; ABCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1903. \,j V Next Horse Fair will be heldonthe £ above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 12 230 , DAVID THOMAS. Ft ed la nder I ro:s Ltd HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, Bth January, 1903. OUR NEXT '■HOKMS FA lit Will be held on the above date, for which we shall bo pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Aujtioneer. CORNS ACKS. WE have to arrive, ex 'Herald' and ' Apurima,' 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., Ltd. /^UR New Season s supply of Binder Twine and all other Harvest requisites is now to hand, and we are in a position to quote lowest prices current. Friediander Bros , Ltd. ~ h. stephenson! FOR _SALE. mHB FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:— Acre, Hampstead; with Dwelling of G rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low. Dwelling of 1 rooms, every convenience and :J acre, Cameron Street West; good position. Terms easy. a Acre, near Woollen Factory, and Dwelling of 4 rooms. A good invest ment. Hampstead.—f Acre, well stocked with fruit trees and nicely laid out, con taining Dwelling of 5 rooms, wash house, stable, and other outbuildings. Must be sold. Owner leaving the district. I Acre, East Belt, containing Dwelling of 8 rooms, Wash-house, Stable, etc. Price low. 4 Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 5 rooms. A very valuable property. No Reasonable Offer Refused. Easy terms can be arranged for any of the above Broker for Taylor's Stream Coal and Lime Co. Shares on application. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. STRAWBERRIES and Cream at H Baiestow's.



BUSINESS NOTICES . *-;■••; :■; '. . THE BLUB BOOT STOREJJEWS REMOVAL" NOTICE. " SOME PEOPLE Seem to think they can get better value for their money in Christchurch than in ABhburton. We are doing our best to ~O"IT5"]l/ir^\"^717^ JaJIL!JIjLU' V JLy that impression. During December, iv addition to our usutil good values, a large Handsome Picture, ■ 30 x 20, of His Mnji'sty King Edward VII., will be presented with every 2Ca worth of Goods purchased for Cash, at The Blue Boot "Store, Burnett Street, Askburion. DPHniliHir 11ITER OF FINE FOOTWEAR. • loX^V^JOLj Discount Coupons with all Cash Purchases. .



Wanted, WA.NTED-A Strong Lad, used to horses. —Apply Nicoll Bros. WANTED— Good General; also Young Girl to assist for a few weeks. Sleep at home.—Apply Mrs Dodds, Tancred Street. " 12 328 WANTED Strong Youth for Saw-mill- Apply W. H. Collins and Co. 12 330 WANTED To "Lot—.Cnrnmotfious.Busi ness Premise.?; rent low to, good tenant. Also tenders for advertising space on Hoarding.—H. M. Jones. 12 331 ~W OST, small Greenstone Cross Pendant. JLJ Reward on returning to Mr J. V. Dr Beer, East Street. 12 323 TVTEW BOOKS and Now Editions^Man -Ll an 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 Ruskin and other writers. Great variety devotional works, Toachers 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 Shoes, White, Brown, and Strapped Canvas, regu lation spikea 7s 6d. —Stock s Blue Boot Store. 12 57 mENNIS PLAYERS.—Have a look at this j JL season's shoes in White Buckskin and j assorted Tan Leathers, witlrthe new chrome.] leather soling; rubber can't compare with it.—Stock's Blue Boot Store. 12 55 -T|7-MAS EXTRAS—Latest in Frame and _Zk. Flexible Felt Hat*; 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 Eeady Money Shop, Tancred Street. 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. nnHE Cost of Living is considerably JL 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 Eeliable Goods try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, "Tho Hall," East Street. Note—Discount'at the rate of one shilling in the Pound sff all Cash purchases. ■fTiOR Christmas Season. —Just Lauded. — JJ . Now Currants .Id, NVw Peol 8(3, New Sultanas 7d per lb. New Almouds and Muscatels, Chocolates aud Confectionery ; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. PUBLIC NOTICES. NO I'HIN G SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.' nnHi*! fact that \fche sales of the new JL Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers ' arc-rapidly increasing is the best proof that this very simple but very effective invention fills a long felt want. 12 306 NOKTHCOTE & 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 i French Spots lor BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Ladies and Children Sunshades, all colors. 45 Ladies Black Skirts, made in I 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;) j Our usual nice Assortment of jCHBIS T MAS CARDS j 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 £aits for the Bathing Season. i BOOTS still going well at under ! wholesale cost, as we (as pre j viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and ; . Shoes. i Mens' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws, Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all. NORTIICOTE AND HEFFORD, j I THE CORNER IBrak We guarantee our Teas l|l|k better value, better grade i ililk' *^an any sold" EVEN COMPARE OUR when Igk 2/= CHAMPION WITH ANY I TEAS ls&k IMPORTED IN ARESA.D ISJ\ P: O CKT& >\ TO BE X'%, Vtb J ; ; JUST AS GOOD V§A Money MQATE&. Co.'s «-to. Ilk ) WHY BUY THEM? I|| ~|"TSEFUL Present for young and old can U be 'found in endless vpriety at Steange's Sample Room.s



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. .... A. T. H. WILLIAMS.-. JUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, iind others I fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, ■a^ Bairstow'b. I ~~~ ~~ ' ' ' THE Cost of Living is considerably j minimised by making your purchases i ;as advantageously as possible Drapery, ! j Clothing, und Boots are big items in the ! year's total, and therefore deserve a fair j share of attention. For " all-round sterling ivalue" 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. ERESII Whitebait and aIL kinds of fresh Fish by Express To-night. Booking orders for Christ-inns poultry. Wanted between 60 and 70 p;iir3 of Hares by next Monday December 22nd :—J. H. Jewitt, Havelock Street. Telephone 115. ■jTTWIIiTHEIJ Consignment of Men's Coio _aJ nial Tweed Suits for Christmas and Holiday wear, 26s 6d, 30s, 355, 39s ; all well made with good linings.—Grant 6l Moo be. QALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d k3 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; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7(3, 9d, 10d, Is per yard.—Gkant and Mooee. MENd Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. ENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills] gives cash for sheep skin«, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Mileom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 \ GOOD assortment of Men's light IX. 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. —Gbant and Moore. WANTED KNOWN^ThatTi? others cannot satisfy you in your purchases of Drapery, because you're so hard to please, come along to us, you're just the.sort of customer we enjoy serving at Mitchell & Turner's. gjIIIiST-CLA SS Columbia Bicycle in real JO good order, £8 cash. Eudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orr &Co. SEASONABLE Lines 2-Jlb tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2|lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2£lb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Easpberry Jam Is per iar, Granola 6d packet at Carson and Co.'s. QHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes K3 also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at; John Orr and Co. npO CYCLISTS—Just to hand a specialty i JL the Gripwell Cycling Shoe, with steel J plate inserted, 12s 6d. —Stock's Blue Boot Store : __ 12 56 VMAS EXTRAS—Another lot of those _/!a>_ noted White Skirts at 2s 11 dto hand; Boys' washing Snilor 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. yll^KUMS~a^~oiLCt](sTHSare one JLj of pur strong points,, and now is the time to get your Dining room fixed up, so i that you will be straight before your Xmas I visitors come.—Mitchell and Turner. 'I^TEW Fruit just arrived—Extra Prime _131 New Currants fid lb ; New Sultanas 7d lb; New Valencia Eaisins 6d lb; New Seeded Eaisins lib packet (not 12oz as some stores sell) 7d; New Layer Figs Sd lb; New Bags Mgs.7dlb; lib boxes New Figs 7^ per box, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. 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, and therefore deserve a fair sharo of attention. For " all-round sterling value" in Eeliable 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 SkinSj Hides, etc., at Henry Garn^b'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 and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Bardlet Bros. XMAS EXTEAS —59 only English Sample Umbrellas, (all different handles) 2s 6d to 12s 6d, well worth 3s U<S to 17s 6d; 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 6d; very suitable for Xmas presents, at E. Giebard's Eeady Money Draper, MAS^X^EAS^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 6d, 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355. Astonishing line of Tweed Trousers 6s lid; superior do. 8s 6d, 9s lid, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, at Gibbard's. VMAS EXTEAS-At the Eeady Money _L3k Shop, Tancred Street, you can get ' best value for your money m Lace Curtains, Quilts, Table Covers, Art Muslins, Cre tonnes, Towels, Sheetings, and genev- 1, drapery ; smallest working expenses - r iosies by book debts avoided; Stock fresh and up-to-date. Lowest I^rojcls; Spot Cash' Prices. FINE Flavoured Wines from the cele brated Waverley Wine Vaults; 1 doz bottles in a case; 8 Port, and 4 Constantia, or assorted as desired 22s 6d per fcase. Only a few cases left.—Fletcher Bros*, Cash, Supply Stores. . . SHEFFIELD Cutlery and Electro Plate Having secured a large line of the newest samples, we are selling them at wholesale prices.—Caeson and Co., Tancred i Street,



JOHN ORR AND CO. iI. i ■ ,'• , , , „ • o- - ■' ■• || ; | Ml : m .'■ | | | <<( < ■ ■ ' '-..■-■'' ": i .'.r '•■■■■■'■'' ■•■-.■.■ • 5? " ■■/.-,•■■ NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS CHRISTMAS SPECIALfIM r JOHN QRR & CO., . . ■ • : .V. . ..  .^i;;.}('*■■.■  . ■■■ ■-/•:; : c hay. Have a Full and Choice Sto£k ; of '. -V NEW ERUITS & PRESERVES ■.. ,' ' s d ................... , - ■ 8 d FinestJUew Currants per lb ... o'f> Castor Sugar, per ]b .. ,«, 0 S ■ rlh ,;Si»ltanas,-perlb -.i 0 7 Dessicated Cocoanut, per lb ..." 0 « „ „ Valencia Eaisics ... 0 6 Finest Mixed Spice, per packet o]4 » „■' i?,<\' Paisins, Seedless 01\ „ Mixed Teel, per 16 ... 0 8 ,(Extra Choice flavour) ■ „ Cooking JVlmondSi per lb' 1 2 Finest New Seeded Raisins, lib „ New Barcelona Nuts, per lb 0 t Cartoons ... ... 0 7 „ New Walnuts, per lb ... 0 8 Finest New Layer Figs .. o 8 „ New Shell Almonds -. 0 10 „ Cook.injjFiEs .. 0 7 . „ New Jordan Almonds .. % „ lib Boxes Figs ... 07^ „ Spanish Miiscntels, per■ lb' ;.. 1 „ Prunes,'perJb ..0 8 „ Californiaa „ '„" I I „ Preserved Ginger, per lb 0 8 Preserved I'inenpple, 2Ub tins 0 d j „ Dates, per lb ...... 0 0 „ Apricots ". „ ,*.. 0 8 „ Dried Apricots per lb .. 0 9 „ Pears „ ... 0 9 ' „ „ Peaches .. 0 0!'  Pcacbps ," ... o 9 •> » Pears ... 0 9 Colonial Essences (as&orted), per rot. O 5 „ „ 'Aj-plea ... 0 8 O. nnd B. „ 0 9 | Icing Sugar, per lb jr. ' ... 0 6 Wbite assotted Jtslly.por packet 6d I ; ■ ■■ \ . ■ IIAMS. HAMS !We have a Large and ChoiceJStock of Hams and Bacon, Hams 'all sizes, .to suit everybody. Pure SJaipJLime Juice,^'per c bot. 1 0 Lemon Sqtiash '' l" V „ 10 Easpberry^Syrup (Quarts), per bot. 1 3 Pur« Lime Juke (coi dial) „. It Pineapple] $l!» » » 13 Lemonade Cryafalsi-., ' „ Q '9 / ■ . ■ -. ' ' •■■.-. JOHN ORE AND Go. ASHBURTON