of the many victims direct and indirect of the traffic, and especially in the interests of our young people, the clti-ens of this electorate will on Tuesday next run their pencil through The Top Line the line 1 hat reads—" I vote that the number of licenses in this district continue."—l am, etc., A Parent.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,-— One wonders whether your corres pondent " Continuance " has spent his life in Central Africa and is quite unacquainted with the fact that civilisation consists largely in restraint of freedom—fieelom to do harm—the restraint of (he freedom bequeathed to us by our less civilised forefathers. Ho asks whether wo are henceforth to eat, diiuk, and wear whatever a passing majority may declare to be good for us?' Doe 3he not know that that is already the position— that the law prohibits the selling of poisonous food to eat, and prohibits " Con tinuance " or anyone else from walking the streets of Ashburton in nothing but a hat ? The still ad vancing civilisation of modern times will as certainly prohibit the beverage sale of strong drink, and on as sound and reasonable grounds. The protest of " Con tinuance " against what he fears that the electors may presently do at the licensing poll is a protest against their rising moral sense and purpose. Tt is a conflict between selfishness and unselfishness; between free dom to undermine character nnd spread misery, and the determination of the people that such freedom shall cease. He asks what persons, who have never been in an hotel in their lives, know about the matter ? They probably know more about the matter than the people who are always in hotels. They know the effects in the wretched homes •where they try to relieve the misery and give comfort to the sufferers. He talks of a staff of seven or eight policemen being found sufficient to preserve law and order throughout the whole of the town and country of Ashburton.—The town andcoun try about Balclutha can do with one police man only for a radius of Len miles. The Church of England " Temperance Chronicle" of Oct. 10th, just to hand from London, says .—"The town of Berkley, in California, though ifc contains some 20,000 inhabitants, does not possess a single policeman; and, moreover, it has no need of one. It is a prohibition town, no alcoholic drinks being allowed to be sold within a mile of its out side limits." He says that since the adop tion of " No-license " Clutha, it would seem to the ordinnry newspaper reader, has at tained an unenviable celebrity as a nest of sly grog sellers." It is to be hoped that the ordinary newspaper reader is more intelli gent than " Continuance " credits him with being, and knows that there is not now a tithe of the sly grog selling that went on formerly in licensed houses after closing hours, that what has been done since has been mainly by the same slygroggers, and that the real notoriety in Clutha is a' notoriety which did not exist before for bringing these criminals to light and punishing them, and making these ne farious practices much more risky and scarce. The coagregations he so piously reflects upon are the very ones which are giving proof that their religion consists not merely in saying prayers and singing psalms but in taking unpopular practical part with Him who " came to destroy the work s of the Devil." He was sneered at and crucified. "Continuance" makes an appeal that licenses shall neither be abo lished altogether nor reduced. Itisamat of universal observation that in proportion ns you increase drinking facilities you in crease drinking and drunkenness, so that if there were only four licenses in Ashburton and you increased them to six you would increase drinking and drunkenness. As there are already six it would be better therefore that they should be reduced to four, unless, this better, the whole can bo swept away. To sweep licenses away is not to sweep away the accomodation in the houses—that will remain.—l am, etc*, Discontinuance.

FIRE.

__—. * Just on 2 o'clock this morning the ring ing of the fire bell gave out an alarm of fire, the outbreak being at the residence of Mr H. G. Berryman, North West Belt. Mrs Berryman was awakened by hearing a loud crackling noise at the rear of the house, and on rousing her husband it was at once noticed that the premises were on fire. The fire started at the rear of a shed, in close proximity to the house, where Mr Berryman had two incubators at work, and it is supposed that the heat from these caused some inflammable material to take fire. The family at once set to work to put out the flames, by means of buckets of water, and succeeded in keeping it from reaching the house, but not without difficulty. They were ably assisted by many willing workers who arrived on the scene. The brigade turned out smartly, and Captain Barber on arrival put on the finishing touches in a few minutes. The shed and contents were insured for .£lO, but Mr Berryman estimates his loss at .£25. The house is insured for .£4OO ia the Manchester office, and it is fortunate that a jiigh wind was not blowing at the time, or the consequences would have been disastrous.

News in Brief.

The members of the Ashburton Cqunty Brass Band are reminded that a meeting will be held in the Band room to-night. Mr David Thomas will hold his monthly Horse "Fair in the Arcxde to-morrow, when he will offer 100 head of all classes of horses. Mr Henry Stephenson will sell next Saturday one ton of wire nails, without reserve. In this issue Mr E. Gibbard, of Tancred street, advertises ft special lot of ladies' umbrellas (English samples) and other lines just opened. The Clerk of the Anama Road Board gives notice that an informal 'meeting 1 of ratepayers will be held in the Anama school room at 4 o'clock on Friday, November 28th, to consider the question of raising funds for road woiks. The Rangitata Road Board invites ten ders for forming seventy chains of road, and fgr delivering shingle. Tenders will be received not later than 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, November 27th. Mr W. Morrow, of Doric, is offering £10 reward to the finder of forty first-cross ewe 3 which have strayed from his farm. Anyone found with them in his possession will be prosecuted. The Mount Soaiers Sports Committee invites tenders for the rights of publican's and refreshment booths at the Mount Somers sports. Particulnrsmay be obtained on application to the secretary, Mr W. J. Bennett, Mr John McLachlan nmiounces that instead of speaking at Hampstead, as originally announced, he will address the electors in the Arcane on Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock. Seats will be provided for ladies. Mr A. T. H. Williams advertises in this is" sue that he has received some of the la lest phonograph records, or tunes made by the; latest .process.'; They are: said to be loud and natural.

Christchurch Wool Sales.

UnHed Press Association—p,y Klf>cfrie Telegraph Chbistchukch, Xov 20 The wool sales opened this mi.rainy, bidding being bri.-,k. There was are.^esenta tive attendance of buyers. No really super merino was offered. Fine half bred opened at from Id to Hd better than at the corres- ', ponding sale last year, best crossbred H to ;}d better, while coarse was on a par with last year's sales.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON.—THURSDAY,

(Before C. A. Wray, Esq., S.M.) ILLEGALLY ON PRKMISKS.

Jiimes Gill was charged on two infor mations with being found on licensed pre mises, the Mount Homers Hotel, namely, on the 25th and 29th October, during- the cur rency of a prohibition order. Accused pleaded not guilty.

Mr Crisp appeared for accused, and stated that he admitted being in the hotel on one occasion only.

T. Semple, residing at Mount Somcrs Hotel, with the proprietress of the Hotel, said that she was in the bar on one of the dates named, and ordered accused out, when he became obusive.

To Mr Crisp: Ifc was not raining when accused came to the bar. The second time he came he was only in the bar once. Lt first he denied that he was a prohibited person.

"William S. Rowan knew accused, and saw him on one occasion in the front bar.

Mr Crisp, for the defence, said that he was prepared to admit that hi 3 client was in the bar once, when he walked from Meth-

yen, and obtained liquor

The Magistrate fined accused 40s and costs.

A HORSE CASE

PJvidence on commission was taken in the case of J. McDonald (Invercargill) v Peter Stewart, of Wakanui, Ashburton. Mr Piu nell appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, and Mr Cresswell for defendant. The case arose out of a dispute between the parties over the sale of the stallion Middlerigg Prince. Evidence of the plaintiff was taken at length. The Court then adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON GI'ARBIAK j THURSDAY, NOVEMBER So, 1902



David Thomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. TO-MOKitOW. SPECIAL ENTRIES. ACCOUNT Northern Client,— £^ Unbroken Colts and Fillies fe' Broken Draught Mares and Gelding Account Southern Client,— ~| f\ Good useful Draughts Account South Canterbury Client,— fe? Draught Mares and Geldings Account Client,— Bay Gelding " Arahura." Broken to saddle and harness. Fast trotter. Account Mr Win. Begg,— Trotting Mare " Sound Sense." Geneial Entry—loo head all classes. D. THOMAS, 11 157 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE.



[advertisement.] ANOTHER FALSE REPORT. TO TTIE EDITOR. Sir, —At the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday lest a report was circulated that Mr John Studholme treated his men badly. As old employees of his, we wish to contradict this statement, and can truthfully say he never wishes to part with hi* men, pays them well, and the board and lodging are good enough for the best men in the land. We hope Mr Studholme will excuse our taking upon ourselves to refute the above slander with out consulting him.—We are, etc., John Sfit.lane, Patrick Duffy, M. O'Keefe, E. Noheltt, James Mcßohan, 11 198 J. Ford.



surprisingly STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street. ' :



ARCADE, SATURDAY NOV. 22. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr S. Gordon, (Manager, Union Bank), who has been. transferred to the A'orth Island, to hold a clearing sale of the whole of his household furniture and effects, at the Arcade, as follows: — Piano by Brinsmead and Son, Chester field Couch and Chairs, 3 Divan Chairs, Plush Chairs in Walnut, Waluut Writing Desk, 2 Curtain Poles and Ring, 2 Double tier Tables, Brussels Carpet, Brass Fenders and Irons, large Mantel Mirror, Brass Kail Double Iron Bedstead and Wire Mattress, 2 double Hair Mattresses, Large Wardrobe, 2 Irish Cedar Chest Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Mirror, Duchesse Chest, Mangle, Kitchen Table, 3 Large Baths, Large assort ment Kettles, Saucepans, and Kitchen Utensils, Crockery Ware, Dinner, Tea, and Breakfast Sets, 1 Dozen Mason's Screw Top Jars, Lawn Mower. Also a large lot of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. R. F. CUBITS, 11 158 Auctioneer. •, Clearing Sale : RAKAIA. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MONDAY, 24th November 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr John Adams (who has bought a Chaff-cutting Plant) to Sell by Public Auction, as above, in the Township Rakaia, the whole of his first class Plant as follows, viz : — 7 Good Draught GELDINGS and MARES. 13 year-old Colt, by Thackeray, broken to saddle and harness. McSherry Drill, 3-furrow Plough byßei(l and Gray, 3-furrow Plough by Reid and Gray, (new); McCormick Reaper and Binderj Deering Roaper ancj Binder, (nearly new); Stripper, sets pf 6, 5, and I-leaf Harrows, 2 sets Blocks and Chains, lot of Swingle trees and Plough Chains, Corn Crusher, Dray, Whare, 7 sets har ness, Cart Saddle and Britchen. 2 tons Straw Chaff, quantity empty sacks and sundries. No Reserve. .Sale at 1 p.m. D, THOMAS, 11 103 Auctioneer.



CLEARING SALE HINDS FRIDAY, December 5, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, as above, in the estate of Wm. Dwyer, contrac tor, Hinds, deceased, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, comprising— 200 Crossbred Ewes, in the wool, with lambs at foot 8 Draught Horses 4 Unbroken Draughts 2 Cows, lot of Pigs, 2 Drays, 2 D.F. Ploughs, 1 set Harrows, Harness, 1 new Massey-Harris Binder, 1 Massey Harris Mower, 2 Scoops, Horse power Chaff cutter, Blacksmith's Tools, Bellows and Anvil, Harness and Coders, and a large quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 11 351 Auctioneer. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d. ' each, Cartridges' from'ls 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows,• only a few left, at John Orr & Co. ■, Smoke New Venus)



I Government Notices. NOTICE OF TOLLING DAY. IN pursuance of " The Electoral Act ; i 902," I, ROBERT COLTHAET, Returning Oflicer for the Electoral District of Selwyn, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ benriug date tho 11 th day of November, 1902, under the baud of the Clerk of the Writa, an ELECTION- will be held for the returu of ONK i.ualilied person to servo as member for tho said district; and I hut tin- latest diiv f«r receiving NOMINATIONS of Candidates will he the 18th day of November, 1902 ; and that the Poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several Polling Plnces of the said district on the 25th day of November, 1002. Every man desirous of becoming a candi date must be nominated by not less than TWO electors of the district, by a nomina tion paper as prescribed by Section 99 of the said Act, delivered to the Returning Officer on or before the 18th day of Novem ber, 1902. The following are the POLLING PLACES ' for the Electoral District of Selwyn: — The Road Board Office, Sheffield (princi -1 pal) Tho Road Board Office, Springfield 1 The Road Board Office, Cass The Schooihouse, Ilororata The Schooihouse, Glentunnel The Road Board Office, Fighting Hill The Schooihouse, Kowai Hush The Schooihouse, Russell's Flat The Schooihouse, Brookside The Schooihouse, Glenroy The Town Hall, Dunsandel The Public Library, Killinchy The Schooihouse, Methven The Schooihouse, Barr Hill The Schooihouse, Chovisey The Courthouse, Rakaia The Schooihouse, Rakaia The Schooihouse, Dprie The Schooihouse, Lauriston The Schooihouse, Kyle The Road Board Office, Coalgate The Schooihouse, Annafc The Schooihouse, South Malvern The Schooihouse, Flighbank Hoglund's Store, Patterson's The Schooihouse, East Oxford The Schooihouse, West Oxford The Courthouse, Oxford The Schooihouse, View Hill *" The Schooihouse, Cooper's Creek The Schooihouse, Carlton The Schooihouse, View Hill Plains The Government Shed, Staircase Gully



| Ot .-eminent Notice?. Notice of Polling-Day. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1902," I THOMAS WILLIAM TAYIYER, Ec • turning Officer for the Electoral Dis tricc of Ash burton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing dale the llth day of NOVEMBER, 1902, undor the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will beheld for the relurnof ONE qualified person to serve as member for the said district; and that the latest day for receiv ing nominations of candidates will be the 18th day of NOVEMBER, 1902, and that the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling-places of the said district on the 25th day of NOVEMBER, 1902. The following are the polling-places for the Electoral District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton. (principal) The Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Tinwald The Schoolhouse, Seafield The Schoolhouse, Dromore The Schoolhouse, Plemington The Schoolhouse, Hinds The Eoad Board Office, Mount Somers The Town Hall, Staveley The Schoolhouse, Greenstreet The Schoolhouse, Mayfield The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe The Schoolhouse, Hampstead The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Sishoolhouse, Ruapuna The Schoolhouse, Eiffelton 1 The Borough Council Chambers, Ash burton The Kangitata Road Board Office, Lismore The Schoolhouse, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Ealing The Schoolhouse, Longbeach The Clent Hills Homestead And, in pursuance of " The Alcoholi 0 Liquors Sule Control Act, 185)5," and " The Licensing Poll Regulation Act, 1899," I do further give notice that on the 25th day of NO VEMBER, aforesaid, andsimultaneously with the taking of the above mentioned Poll, a Poll of the Electors of the said dis trict will be taken at tho several Polling Places above stated as to 1. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is to continue, 2. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is to be reduced, 3. Whether no Licenses are to be granted in the District.



And in purbuance of " The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1505," and "The Licensing Poll Regulation Act, 1899," I do further give notice that on the 25th day of November aforesaid, and simultaneously with the taking of above-mentioned poll, a POLL of the Electors of tlm said district will be taken at the several Polling Places above stated as to — (1) Whether the number of Licenses existing in the District is to Continue (2) Whether the Number of Licenses existing in the District is to be Reduced. (3) Whether no Licenses are to be granted in the District. And'l do fix FRIDAY, the 21st day of November instant, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, at the Principal Polling Place, to con sider all NOMINATIONS lodged under Sec tion 3 of the Licensing Poll Regulation Act, 1899. Dated 12th November, 1902. ROBERT COLTHART, Returning Officer. SELWYN ELECTORAL DISTRICT. nnHE following Candidates have been JL nominated for the Electoral District of Selwyn: — Hardy, Charles Albert Creery, ■"" Itstkaia, Meioliaul. Ivess, Joseph, Ashburton, Newspaper Proprietor. Wilson, Kenneth, Hororata, Farmer. EOBERT COLTHART, Returning Officer. November 18th, 190?. . 11185 PUBLIC NOTICES. THANKS. TWISH to tender my best thanks to all the Friends and Fire Brigade who bo kindly and promptly assisted in saving my property from fire last night.



And I do further fix FRIDAY, the 21st day of NOVEMBER next: at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Principal Polling Place, to consider all nominations lodged under section 3 of the Licensing Poll Emulation ! Act, 1899. j Dated the 13th day of November. T. W. TAYLEE, 11 122 Eeturning Officer. T HEEEBY GIVE NOTICE THAT JOHN SIcLACHLAN, Of Doyleston, Farmer, WILLIAM BROCK, Of Hampstead, Schoolmaster ALIIEUT AGER, Of Ashburton, Architect, John Studliolmc, junr., Of Coldstream, Hinds, Farmer, Have been duly nominated as Candidates at the Election for the Electoral District of Aoliburton. T. W. TAYLEE, Eeturning Officer. Ashburton, November 15, 1902. M 133 Public Notices. £1 REWARD! "FT^OE information that will lead to the conviction of the "person or persons who broke into my Fishing Hut at the mouth of the Ashburton Eiver from Saturday, the 15th, to Tuesday, 18th inst. 11 18J A- WHITAKEE.



H. G. BERRYMAN. Nov. 20th, 1902. 11 191 20s REWAED STRAYED from Carter's Terrace, Tin wald—One Bay Pony Mare, clipped trace high, syrs old. Anyone returning same to Henry Davis, " Aderoft," will re ceive the above reward. 11 166



Ashburton Election. Mr John Studliolmc, jnr., "OTTILL Address the Electors in the Oddfellows' Hall, TO-NIGHT, THURSDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 1902, Ladieg are Specially Invited, His Worship the Mayor will take the Chair at 8 p.m. 11 180 Ashburton. Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. ~|" ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under :— EIFFELTON SCHOOL, Thursday, November 2Othv BALING SCHOOL.. Friday, November 21st, HINPS SCHOOL, Saturday, November 22nd. Mr MoLachlan regrets that the time at his disposal will not permit him speaking at Allenton. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Jolm McLachlan.



The Rev. G. Millar, from Milton, in the Bruce Electorate, WILL address a Public Meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY Night, 21st inst., at 8 o'clock, on the success of No-license in the Clutha and other phases of the Drink question. Collection. 1 158. Askbiirton Electorate, MR W. BROCK "C^TILL Address the Electors as under:— lIA3IPSTEAD SCHOOL, THURSDAY, November 20th. v ALLENTON SCHOOL, FRIDAY, November 21st. DROMO.RE SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November 22nd. I Ladies are specially invited. All Meetings a£ 8 p,.ni. Mb Brock regrets that owing to the Oddfellows' Hall being engaged, he is unable to deliver an address thero, but trusts that the Electors will meet him at one of the above centres. 11 171



Ashburton Electorate. Mr John Studholme, junr., "¥^TTILL be pleased to meet.the Electors at ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, THURSDAY, November 20th. FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, FRIDAY, November 21st. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November 22nd. WATERTON LIBRARY, MONDAY, November 24th. Seats reserved for Ladies. Country Meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ashburton Meeting at 8 p.m. 1143 C<TRANG;E 3S Eidredgo H. Se,win~g Kis t ■ Machine, ,£6. Qs, ,' ' '" ' " "•



ME McLACHLAN'S Committee Eooms are open daily up till 5.30 p.m. and from 8 till 9 p.m. in the evening. Mr, John . HcLaclilan, TN STEAD of speaking at Hainpstoad, as originally intended, will address the Electors of Ashburton In the Arcade, At 8, p.m., ON MONDAY, November 24th. Seats proyided for Lases,. U IQO Smoke New Venus



ASHBURTON NO LICENSE COUNCIL. - STRIKE OUT THE TOP LINE. *«4aeJ* w jgj k> UU ; .^^iaiiH,''-"' ■""- — —" ""— •. ",j>-" H9* " -i» ft I" n—i... h■k ■■ f»...i-...n,.-j> J*. .J?, f»-.pi—...H >.■.:■;-..-,..—. ■ " \ • _.— -■ ■—-f_,. V ■ s -" W^ -—-- ™ -^4 Sr^ga^, J " r< J>.,' "^»~^"'V ljy"' —'' '■" ' ' Ir—. — T". h«"r >» I*^* fe-—>—u—is i* i _|_v > g i- i — ■■)»■ i* ■i* !■»■ f • «■ I i ■ I -" '■•' ..i-rr^L:,,,.;:,, 1 jg^|_j:;u,, g.fc^.rJ-^fr > Strike out the top line, let this be your care, Loosen the bonds that degrade and ensnare; Throw o'er drink's darkness humanity's light, Then strike out the top line, and vote for the right. Chorus. Strike out the top line, only tlie top line, ■ Sweep tlie drink traffic away; Strike out the top line, only the top line, Vote for ".No License " that day. Strike out the top line, the children will greet Joyous the moving the snare from their feet. Why still endanger their lives young and bright ? Then strike out the top line, and vote for the right. Strike out the top line—it will bo your shame If through omission the death-traps remain. Let not the blood-guilt dim your conscionco bright, But strike out the top line, and vote for the right. Strike out the top lino, then shall wo rejoice In a Now Zealand both sobsr and choices. liasto then, electors, no longer (.!■. lay, And vote for "No License"; Prohibit Drink's sway. PLEASE €UT THIS OUT & TAKE IT WITH YOU



ALL "NO LICEXi Henry Stephention r*pO Builders, Carpenters, Farmers, and ' i. others. Saturday, November 22. ITOIST WTEE NAILS, To close consignments. Must be sold. Without Eeserve. 11 195 HENET STEPRENSON. Tenders MOUNT SOMEES SPOETS. TENDEES, addressed to tho Secretary, will be received up to SATURDAY, November 29th, at 8 p.m., for the right of Publican's and Eefreshmeut Booths at the Mount Souiers Sports. All particulars on application to the Secretary. Next Committee Meeting will bo held on November 29th, when all members are 1 requested to attend. J. BENNETT, II 19.$ Hon. Hec. THE LOCAL OPTION POLL. HP HE Final No-License Meeting I before the Poll WILL BE 11KLD IN THE Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, ON MONDAY, 24th, inst, at 8 o'clock, when a No-License address will be delivered by Me Yates, of Christchurch. Mr Yates is said to be one of the most effective platform speakers in Canterbury. Don't fail to hear him. Collection. II 194 _______ Wanted.



WANTED. "WTST AN TED—A Cook—Laundress. Apply with references to MRS A. E. PEACHE, 11 192 Mount Somers. WANTED to Buy, a Till; new or other" '■ wise. Apply Mail Office. 11 196 ERESH and Smoked Barracouta, also fresh Soles and all kinds of fresh fifh by express To-night.—J. H. Jewitt. Tele phone 115. FOR ~SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and lid for 100 yard Jots. —Hardley Bros. 10 101 i WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and Gft baths from 2os.~HaiidliEY Bros. HpRY HABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 TO OWNERS OF PHONO GRAPHS OR G-RAPHOPHONES. WE have just unpacked 200 of the New Moulded Columbia 'Records. A very fine selection, astonishingly loud and clpar. Come early and get a good pick. A T- H, WILLIAMS, East Street.



TO



SE " MEETINGS. 11 189 Wanted, j WANTED— Two good Shearers. Apply T. N. Diobt, Racecourse Road. 11 18S WANTED Tenders for the Grazing of Ten Acre 3of Land, securely fenced and water race throughout; close to "Winslow Eailway Station. Tenders close on Saturday, next, 22nd inst.—James Gudsell, Tinwald. H 1.73 A SHBUETON Traction Service. — All jrJL. Consignments for Ashbmton and Eakaia must bo sent to Mr P. G. G. Cuddon's Store (314, Tuam Stieet. Christ i church) not later than 1 p.m. on Saturday noxt, 22nd inst.-—Carson and Co., Agents. 1 176 I7"EEOSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s 3k_ per case. 25lbs Oatmeal 4s. Sngo, ! Tapioca, and Pearl Bailey each 2d per Ib. I New Christmas Fruits and new season's I Teas just landed, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred street.



IMITATED by some, surpassed by none^- J. T. Coooh, opposite Eailway Station, is still giving—3lbs~ Baisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Staroh Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, 61bs Sago Is, Gibs Tapioca Is, 61bs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Eaisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2£lb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton. 1a per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market. —Carson and Co, Sole Agents. FOR Men's Wear - Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moore. ' ' CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. EOR Sumiuor Wear—Gent's fancy can .' vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Cnll and inspect.—Grant and Moore. ' SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita, Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Qrr and Co. TAILORING. — Stbange's are unsur passed for fit and style at moderate prices.



ANIBBLE.— Bought at a saeri :ce and now clearing-at 5s in the ■£ off tho regular prices. Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid, 8s (id, 9s lid, 10s 9d, 11s fid, 12s 6d. Also 52 pairs of fancy worsted Trousers 9s lid and X's Gd, usually 13s 9d and 15s; men's Colonial suits from 21s. Our Oamaru tweed suits at 37s fid and superior Serge (guaranteed Indigo dye) at 39s 6d are real eye openers. See them at E. Gibbaed's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. ELECTORS should not fail to see the special lines, just to hand in Quilts Tapestry, Table Covers, Lace Curtains, Art Muslins, Cretonnes, Delaines,. Prints, eto., at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. WA NTED KNOWN : Fine lot of Ladies' Umbrellas (English samples, no two alike) 1b lid to 9s ild, just one third less than regular prices. Ladies' Under Vests 6d, Cashmere Hose Is, ]s 3d, 16 6d. Special purchase of Duchess Sets, Toilet Mats, Brush and Comb Bags, Night Dress Cases, choice goods, and exceptional value. Washing Delaines sd, usually T^d. For rock bottom value all ro.md, try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. BOYS' Own Annual, Chums, Bo Peep, i (new volumes); Temporal Power, The Highway of Fate, Saveta the Fearless, Paul Kelver, The Branded Prince, A Prince of good Fellows, For a young Queen's bright Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and Keward Books landing from London—Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods. —H. M, Jones. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Grant and Mooee. A VERY Special Live in Ladies Ciishmore 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. QHEEP SHKARS!! 3s 6d per pair kJ T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., \yith pla.ur or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s (3d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger.



TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen., Call early at Carson and Cos. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Habdley Bros. 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. ' ' ' ! ' BIRD, Nesting is now on, and you -will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap} threes and fours Is, fives, sixesj and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and I^gor^. 2LB Jara Raspberry Ja,m. Is4d; lib Jjars Raspberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam, 3^9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s ad; per' <Wen by case; Layer Figs Bd, pay }b, or 41b box Is lid; Cooking Fjgcsd and 7d per lb; Finest Dates, 6d per lb, or 1-Jlb cartoons; Deasert Dates lid per box;-good Stewing Prunes 6d per lb ; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7-J-d per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOdper lb, or by box S|d, at Flet cher Bros. 5 Cash Supply Stores,



I FLETCHER BROS, YOU CAN BU¥ AT FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pound, lid. Vegetable Seeds that will grow 3d per packet, 2s Gd dozen Sheep Shear* 8.8 A. and T.U.S. ... ... 3s 3d per pair, 3Gs per dozen Hog Barb Wire, best quality ... .. 15s per cwt No. Sand 9 Steel FenciDg Wire .. ... 9s 9dporcwt Raw Linseed Oil 2?s Gd per drum . c°«to- n "' "' " 23s rd pHr drum Mangel Seed-Mammoth Long lied, Orange Globe, Yeflow^SberiOd oerfh 11 Gorse Seed 2s 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb Brown Spanish Onion Seed 5s 6d per lb. Lawn Grass Seed Is 3d per lb FLETCBKR BROS ' TEA COMPETITION. Valuable Prizes to be given away to the Consumers of our well known Teas. Our Fourth Tea Competition closes on February 28, 1903. First prize-Handsome pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches bieh valued at £6 10s. s ' Second p-ize-14 Carrot Rolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £4, 10s Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at ,£3 10s ' Also {numerous other Prizes. * : " r -



1 Capers, 9d and ... ..,, x 3 I Curry Powder, C. and B, '". 0 n , Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 16 FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates. Best Roller, 251b 36 soib ... ;;; 6 3 » '1001b ... ... 12 0  2001b ... £i 3 0 Special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley, per lb ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—New Season's New Currants ... .. q 5 NowEaisins ... .. '" qsl New Sultanas ... '" o 7 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and '" 1 4 French Plums, table ... ... 010 „ » stewing 6d and ... 0 8 New Figs, Bast layer, per lb ... 0 8 Cooking- Fig-s ... "" 0 7 . i New Preserved Ginger 0 8 ! Jars Ginger, 10d and ... ,'" 2 0 [ Peaches, dried ... \" 0 9 Apricots .. " ( " . "'■ 010 APPles •■• ... '" 0 ; New Dates .... ' 0 i GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is 9d, l^lb 3s 3d, ' 281b 5s 9d, 561b .. n 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b ! _ rt ]s sd» 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 6 i HOPS, per lb ... ... \ q Honey, per jar lCd and Is, 561b tin at 3£d per lb. MATCHES— Plaids ..... 0 4 250 Vestas ... ... '" i 6 1000 Vestas ... ... \\[ 4 i 0 Safeties, large Bd, small " 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid ... o 7* Mustard— , D.S.F., lib Is Bd, £lb ... ... 0 10 Loose  ... 13 Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2 0 Methylated Spirits yd and ... 1 3 I Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 NUIS — Barcelona ... ... ... q 8 Wr,]tmts ... ... *"'. o 8 ShelJ Almonds ... n yj OATMEAL—2SIb Bags '.". 4 0 Oatina, per bag ... .... _ 2 Olives ... in O L— ■" ■"'.■ i ° Hair Oil, C,d ar.ri ... ... q g Salad, Morton's, 6d and ]" o 11 Lucca, 2s and ... .'". 2 6 Adelaide ... ... '" j g Castor, Morton's 5d and '" 010 PEAS—Split ... . "." 0 2 Pea meal ... ... . t q g Plate Powder, GodJard's '."' l 3 Polishing Pasto ... .'.*' 0 8 Patent Medicines—Pijls. Holloway's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Beecbam'sand Seigel's... '" 1 3 Dr. William's Pink Pi]l 3 !!! 2 9 Pain Killer 2s 4d and... , ", 1 3 Si eg el's Syrup Is 6d and ... 2 9 Steedmau'a Powders ... ..." 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ..'. 4 0 SarsapariHa . ..43 Tricopherous ..* ..'. j Benjamin Gum ... "" j 5 Wahoo ... "" 2 8 Bile Beans ... *.' j g Peppermint Cure ... .'" \ g Extract of Malt ... '.]'. 2 6 Eno's Fruit Salt ... !" 2 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and .'.',' j 4 Lung Preserver Is and '.' 2 11 Irish Moss, Is and ... .'*." 210 Embrocation Is 4d and '.' 2 U Cuticura. soap Is 4d ... ',".". 2 9 Doan's Pills " ... # ' t " 211 Pepper— Pure White , 1 4 Wholb Black ... "'. 1 2 Ground Black ... ,','.' \ 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle ',*.'. 0 & Chillies ... " 0 3 SOAP—Toilet Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 3 Brown Windsor lib bars each. ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 Glycerine, $lb bars, each ... 0 4 Pears' Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 >< » „ per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, pcx bar ... 0 8 (aHyceriue and Cueumbei-, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ' ... 1 4 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 0 11 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, Ijd, Od and ... 2 6 JAMS— lib Tins,assorted ... ,„• O<s „ „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Raspberry ... ... 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for \ l 0 21b Jars Raspberry ... .., ]_ 4 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4, 21b Jars Black Currant ." 16 i 21b Jars Strawberry ... .!! 1 6' f 21b Jars Plum and ©amson '.'.'. 1 £ 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... j «j" 21b Jars Greengage ... " .... 1 g Jelly Povvders, assorted . ' ■;'. 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ..10 KEROSENE, per tin 4s, case ... 8 0 Kerosene Pumps, Is and ..16 Knife Boards . 10 Knife Polish ... ".' 07 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... '." 010 LENTILS ... ... 0 31 Liquorice per stick 6d and Bd, per'ib 2 0 v Powder ... ... 2 0 , ... ... ... 0 •/ Linseed, W Thole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Linoleum Renewer ... 3, 0 MACARONI ... "". 0 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, «Jass jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... 0 10 i Tobacco— Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 4 li, ---„ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 3 „ Golden Eagle,per stick lid 6 0 and Is 4d, per lb ... _Q 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 Harlequin, per stick bd, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Tongues— Sheep, Is 2d and ... 2 2 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and "' 4 3 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 " Tumeric, per oas .. ... 0 3



ALMONDS— s. d. Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... ... 1 2 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 AGID- Tartaric, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3^ Acetic Acid— Coutt's ... ... Is9dand2 11 ANCHOVY PAfeTE— C. andß. ... ... ... 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM ... ... ... 0 S Ammonia— Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Carbonate ... . ... ... 1 4 BARLEY— Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... o^dandll BATHBRtCKS ... ... 0 4 BLUESTONE 32s 6d per cwt ... 0 3^ BROSEMEAL 0 6 BLUE— Ricketts 3 ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts'bag ... ... ... 0 10 Keen's ... ... ... 0 10 Blacking ... ... ... 0 4£ Tins ... ... ... ' ... 0 6 Blacklead — Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 Oakey's Dome ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish—Zebra and Enameliuo 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 EORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Birdseed- Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Rape ... ... ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 Egg Preservative— j Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 Essences— Flavouring, C. and P..— Lemon, Al monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, find Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Coloni-I—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz bottles ... ... 0 5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... ... ... l 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 fe EMERY CLOTB, sheet IJd, doz 1 3 FLY PAPEB3— Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Preserved Fish— Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 0 10 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines —Best quality ... l o „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 „ Good,large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, small ... 0 4  Smoked, large ... 1 o Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Bloaters ... ... ... 0 10 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet . ... ... 0 7 Oysters ... ... ... 0 8 CANDLES— Colonial ... ... ... 0 5i Fhited Wax... ... ... 0 6$ Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax ... ... 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, pi-r box , 0 7 Carriage Candles, B's lv's, Prico's ... 010 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OF SODA . ... 0 3 CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... ... ... 0 3| Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... ...0 3 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES' PEGS, per doz ... 0 1£ CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 „ „ rope, 5d and \0 6 Candied Peel— Lemon ... ... ■ ...0 7, Citron ... ... ... 1 4 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron ... 0 8 Cocoanut ,dessieated ... 0 6 COFFEE-Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 1 10 Coffee Essence, 3s 10d and 1 2 Cocoa—Gr^gg'a ... ... 1 0 A_uslebrook*s }lb ... ... 0 9 *lb ... ... 1 6 lib ... ... § JO Bensdorp's £lb ... . 0 11 *lb .., ... 1 9 Van Houten's, £ife ... ... 0 11 |lb ... ... 1 9 lib ... ... 3 3 I Fry's Homoepathic, *lb ,„. 0 A\ \ » " „ ilb ... 0 8& I Hj> ... 1 4i i Vi-Cocoa 9d ajad ... ... 1 1 CHOCOLATE— Fry's^lb ... ..... ... 0 5 Eountr'ee's, £lb ••- ... 0 6 "COD, LIVER 01%- Quarts .., ..... ,2 6 Small . v , ... i 2 Hyson's ... ... ... i 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Carraways >.. ... Q 8



FLETCHER BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and^High.street, Christchurch. -