CABLE NEWS.

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Telegraph—Copyright.

Human Sacrifices. London, Deo, 24. A punitive expedition in Southern Ni geria ia stubbornly suppressing human sacrifices, j The Humberts. I News has been received that Madame Duleza, lioumain d'Aurignac's mistress ha^ been arrested at Buenos Ayres. Her lug gage consisted of twenty-five trunks. j Samoliland Campaign. I Mr Bennett Burleigh cables from Djibu til that the Mullah is receiving large Bup plies of munitions through the Abyssinia ' and the Ogaden Country.

Death of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, December 24

The King and Queen, the Lord Mayor of London, and many others, have condoled with Mrs Temple and her sons on the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Rome, Dec. 25

The Pope, in receiving the members of the Cardinals' College on Christmas eve, eulogised the Christian democratic move ment, and later expressed deep regret at the Archbishop of Canterbury's death. He declared that he had a profound regard for the deceased prelate, who, although a frank opponent of the Catholic church, had a noble mind.

Gift to Distressed Boers

WHY IT IS NOT APPLIED

United Press Association—By FAecfnc Telegraph—Copy right London, December 25

The;'," Daily Express" states that Mr Phipp's's recent gift of a large sum with the object of ameliorating the condition of the distressed Boers, remains in Europe. Mr Arnold White, who wai made a trustee, declining to allow the money to be de spatched to South Africa until the fulfil ment of his stipulation that a reliable Englishman should be selected to co-operate with Botha and De La Rey in administer ing the fund.

The Drought in Queens land

United Press Association By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, Dec 24 Owing to the failure of the crop, efforts are being made to induce the Government to purchase 20,000 bushels of New Zealand seed barley.

The Sussex landed at Eockhampton 250 tons of New Zealand meat, imported to meet the local demand.

South Africa.

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London, Dec. 22

The Durban correspondent of the " Daily Express" states that Mr Chamberlain, after examining the immensity of the work ac complished, will shortly inform the nation that Lord Milner is entitled to relief and change. A change of administration will be specially applicable to the beginning of the new era. lord Miluer will go to Eng land and rest for a few months, and will then be offered the Governor-General-ship of Australia. Mr Chamberlain's chief con cern is to unify South Africa under an elastic Constitution, with large autonomous powers.

The Trouble with Vene zuela.

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New York, Dec. 23

The British cruiser tribune, and the Italian cruiser Giovann Tlausan, captured two Venezuelan schooners and three sloops carrying general cargoes, Castro's supporters declare that Germany has long supplied the revolutionists with money, on the strength of General Matos promising that if he became President ho would accept ultimatums to enable Britain and Germany to control the revenues, and satisfy their claims

New York, Dec 24

Advices from Caracas state that General Matos, the revolutionary leader, sought an interview with Schzeder, the Comtnodore of the German fleet, with the object of discussing Venezuelan affairs. Schzeder referred him to Captain Montgomerie, of the British warship I'harybdis, who declined to receive him.

An American steamer named Caracas has been permitted to enter La Guayra, and discharge mails and cargo by day. She is required to withdraw nightly. Reuters Agency reports that Castro is leaving Caracas at the head of a Govern ment force to oppose GOOO rebels.

New

York, December 25

Italy has informed the American Govern ment that she will be happy if President Roosevelt will undertake to arbitrate in connection with the Venezuelan dispute, otherwise she will not object if the points at issue are submitted to the Hague tri bunal. If President Roosevelt does ngree to act as arbitrator, he proposes to appoint a Board of arbitrators as he himself is un able to examine in detail the numerous claims involved.

The Dutch steamer Prinz Wilhelm, which arrived at La Guayra, refused to pay the authorities the port charges, and proceeded to Trinidad.

London, Dec 24

Cable messages from Washington state that the Cabinet is greatly divided onb'x c question of Venezuelan arbitration. Some members fear President Roosevelt's accept ance of the position as arbitrator will cause embarrassments, arising out of the enforce ment of the award. Many Senators are unwilling that the President should act Internationally without the Senate's super vision.

The Ministers favouring President Roose velt's arbitration object to submit the doctrine of Monroeism to a non-American tribunal. Moreover, they declare the Hague tribunal is less expaditious.

The British sloop-of-war Fantom, which went aground at the Barrancas while taking part in the blockade, has been re floated.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. SATURDAY, December 27, 1302,



Hot weather takes the life out of everybody. You become languid, de- ' bilitated, nervous, depressed. You ; lose your appetite and you have mdi- j gestion. Your blood becomes impure, your head aches, your nerves are weak, and you are tired all the time. You •want something to purify your blood and make it cool and healthy. Mr. Giovanni D'Nesi, of Parkside, South Australia, tells you how this may be done. He sends his photograph also. " In this warm and debilitating climate I believe nearly every one needs a good tonic. For a number of years I have relied on Ayer s Sarsaparilla. I can strongly testify to its curative power in cooling the blood m hot weather and in toning up the whole system. It is a wonderful medicine." dl saSJai Ilia There are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be sure you get Ayer's. Ayer's Pills are Liver Pills. They cure con stipation, biliousness, sick headache, nausea, and all liver troubles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.At BUSINESS NOTICES.



LEAVING ASHBURTON. S -c.l 1 i"n"? Off. Tlh/rY Stock must go regardless of Cost. Crockery, Glassware, and Electroplated Wara almost given away. Save Money and buy now from J. T, COOCH, Opposite Railway Station. Quality in Tea is absolutely Essential, for poor quality Tea is not Tea at all. Call it what you like. IF you are looking for a particularly good quality of Tea that is not high priced, a Tea that is delicious, soothing, and refreshing, you are looking for Suratura Tea This is the popular Tea of the colony, and it wouldn't be popular if there were nothing to make it popular. It has a delicate aroma, j and a distinction exclusive bouquet impar-,1 ted to it by nature herself. Suratura is pure, honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality - Is 8d per lb Suratura B quality— 1 s 1! d per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality— 2s 6d per lb Procurable from - John- Orr and Co., Ashburton, J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. E. Carey, Fair ton B. Miller and Co., Hinds



FOR" WATCHES, ICLOCKSf, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, OO TO - G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, BurnefctTStreet, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty. — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



KERR BROS. 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. KEER BEOS, Burnett Street. FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinsts and one Mato line Enlargement /^AU BE OBTAINED FROM . MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. E. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed -within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. H. A. FLOWER,' Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist



Light and Dark- » Day and night, sunshine and shadow, are not more different from each other than a healthful from a sickly woman. The 'tfggPßS^rn. woman who suf ii^^^^l^^^k ers from ill-health *|fei^&p§^j||||l§fr casts a shadow on ilpiilla ncr owu naPPmess vf* 0^ °ttiers- Sbecan- y^^^3^"°thelpit. Those ' N» ''^^^ w^° sun^er cannot 'HJm §o^§sL health in woman able to disease of the delicate womanly organism. Many women have been restored to happiness by the use of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills • they establish regularity, heal inflamma tion, purify the blood, and keep the bowels, liver, and kidneys in perfect working order. The stomach is kept clean and pure; the food being perfectly digested, the body is nourished and strength increases. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are a perfect and positive cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Put up in amber bottles, and the full name blown thereon.



Oh, Yes !- Oh, Yes ! "VTOW is the time for Brass and Enam- J3I elled PRESERVING PANS. SANDOWB 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 Ashburtou for Ironmongery and Cooking Utensils.~G. MEDDINS, The Peoplo's Ironmonger. TTj^OR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, Jj from 203 upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Haedlet Bbos. _2 ._ nnQY Land at Sxranoe's, Burnett Street



H. STEPHENSON, FOR _SALE. mHE FOLLOWING PEOPERTIES:— Acre, Hampstead j with Dwelling of 6 rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low. Dwelling of 7 rooms, every convenience ( and i acre, Cameron Street West; J good position. Terms eaßy, ' $ 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. \ Acre, East Belt, containing Dwelling of 8 rooms, Wash-house, Stable, etc. Price low. \ Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 5 rooms, i A very valuable property. 1 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. BUSINESS NOTICES. FARMS : FARMS



I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zcalaud, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can bo had cheap and on easy terms. 150, *75,120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and ( Town Properties on my books for sale at ' low prices. I Having Money to Lend on First and ' Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. ! IMPLEMENTS. ! One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most tip-to-date Farm' Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the | Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STONTER. Massey-Harris. Bicycles' I (TO THE FRONT AGAIN. j j A T the Invercargill Sports, held on ; _£jL November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 . in every event on the programme. j This is the greatest record in the Austra i lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Model?, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J, GORDON.



JUST ■ Tb" KKMIND YOU Ijß H That with every ss|H A H worth bought foi|j ■ Cash this moutblH WORD I we are giving a il H Christmas PresekT RH _ MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES—Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10 152 MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "O EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Hi 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 doe 3 not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hai,l, Her w balist. Railway Refreshment Rooms.



: NEW ARRIVALS. : (By the Steamer Eangatira) 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 a!gain in fuil supply, Is Cd for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton,, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Sparklet Bottles. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve inpnts, 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 Lapies—(With apologies for placing them last) we have received by .8 8. Waimate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in Lan don in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Eoom. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 289 Manager.



THE Rooms having been thoroughly ', renovated right throughout, T. am : now in a position to cater for all. I have now on tap a special brewed' New i Zealand Ale, ual to English ; made from pure English malt and hops. N.B. -- As usual, the best brands of Wines and Spirits kept. ■ J. DINEEN,



WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty USEFUL Present for young and old can be found in endless variety at Stbange's Sample Rooms



BUSINESS NOTICES >VER THE THE WOMEN | TEA EOLK TALK CUPS. |^vF the pleasures and unpleasant i^^^^^^^^^^^^^H» f ea t ureß of Housekeeping and Dressing, and we ventura to say that a favourite topic j ast now is The Paradise of Summer Millinery and Dresses, now BEING SHOWN



MITCHELL & TIMER, THE DRAPERS. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 j "\7_7"E Shall be represented at the ChristchurchJ and Timaru AuotionJSales, andjiave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. I Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to [either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their "Wool direst from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows —• If intended for sale at;Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. ' If intended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at ABhburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing |Requisites, sapplied|afc Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have Ibeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th,|1903. February 25th 1903. FEIEDLANBEE- BROS., LTD.



SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season I" ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. JLj 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets. P.D., C.8., WB., and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods j Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets ) Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department— Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking' Department —Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of " MODEL" Paper Patterns, manuiactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired, ANDREW" ORR.



COALS! COALS COALS mountTomers NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. "jVTOW is the time to buy Developers J3| and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of the 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. FATHER Christmas at Strangk's— Burnett Street STEANGE'S Toy and Fancy Bazaar here is causing a sensation.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The Chrisircas Holiday Season, Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. ETNE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker & Pastry-cook TANCRED STREET. WANTED KNOWN. T>ASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp- Btead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN.



ARGYLE BS£ TTAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelook Street, the best Coals an&Firewood ON THE MAKKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. Christmas Presents, THOM Alf YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, ■YirriSHES to Thank his numerous VY Customers for their patronage daring the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton



SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. TVEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Bays/ Youths' and Men's* READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASHBU&TON DRAPERY CO. Burnett Street. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crooberyware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just "opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged.



\ H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANG L|E, Ashburton. 10289 'olaeidg#s^tabl¥s7 (Late MeConnell's). Tancbeb Street, Ashbubton. OEST accommodation and attention for X* Town and Country visitors, i Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. , F. P. CLAEIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord ' Glasgow and Lord Eanf urly. lies' Cantharides & Rosemary APEEPAEATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do. : Arrest Falling Hair, J Invigorate the Weakest Hair, I Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, | and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, j 77 Princes Street, Dunedin. i Bottles 2i 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. 1L I BEST ISBE Ts Hr E STARCH USE NO OTHEK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pang or nothing.



BUSINISS NOTICES. KAYE & CARTER. CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON AND | ASHBURTON. Grain, Seed and Produce j Merchants. OUR representative will be in attend ance on market days at our Office in thp Arcade, Ashburton, during the season. We are Cash Buyers of all classes of FARM PRODUCE. Please address correspondence to ' KAYE and CARTER, Chrisfcchurch. 12 216 GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder



(LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "VITAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christcliurcli Show, thus -winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bass'tt AND CO." Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND/ LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... ,£1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 nnHE above Company beg to notify to i _I_ their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their 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, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale' The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourn, 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 best 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. ashb"urton. We have pleasure in notifying .to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next I Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. 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 his 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. mHE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and A AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show | Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for i the season's sales. J Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel" ton." 1124



WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON <fe CO. S /"VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed 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 "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have | Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would for ward 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 We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign' ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET ' Christchwrch



BUSINESS NOTICES. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), TTTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware TT Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nioholaß Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmiil. BAKER BROS. Complete ITiu*iilolili>ff<2 UNDERTAKERS.



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TT^VERY description of Merchandise and Xv Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. ' We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACES (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are-requeßted to book their re- , quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. "t7f. gibson - ; Manager ESTABLISHED lSGe.^ Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite J. Batlantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Hobse Covers, Requiring no Crupper. •. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, . Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade, Wholesale and Retail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and | Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country ous« tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal; and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) "pvEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, ; corrected to date, the whole handsomely I bound in cloth, gilt lettered. I Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d.



Stone, Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 BT. GEORGE i ' JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY ~THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store ! keepers throughout the colony. "TTTE do all in our power to meet tho f T requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the v«ry_^ best gcods and giving best possible atten- ~~ tion.—H. Bairstow. - WANTED Known — That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned'to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great* est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. JUST landed ex •• Delphic " and -" Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we ar» offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co PATTY Pan.baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.