The A. & P. Association.

MR T. BULLOCK'S SERVICES,

At the meeting of the A. and P. Com mittee on Satnrday, Mr Bullock presentod the Association with a members' r&gisU-r, wherein to keep a list of all members that belonged to the Association. In doing so, he sad that he had still a further number of new members to propose, which brought up the total to 401. (Applansn.) Ha then proposed tl-.e names of the gentlemen men tioned in our report elsewhere. Personally he would not feel satisfied until the mem bership [roll stood at 500 at least. Other Associations of alike nature had a member ship roll far in advance of Ashburfcon, and he saw no reason why in a large district like this the membership of the Ashburton j Association should not be on a level, or in j advance of other districts in New Zealand. This was the last oocasion on which he could propose members before the annual Show, and he trusted that in future all members would do their best to increase the membership. He had done what he could, but was still disappointed that the total had not reached 500, but he did not think there would be any difficulty in at taining that end. Mr T. Harrison warmly praised Mr Bul lock for the energy put forth in the direotion of increasing the membership of the Association. He thought that Mr Bullock should be elected a life member. He would move in that direction.

Mr Reid seconded, at the same time endorsing what had been said regarding the good work done by Mr Bullock. A member inquired why it was that Mr Bullock had not made efforts to increase the membership some years ago, just after the Association was founded.

Mr Bullock replied to the effect that ■when he first joined the Association he had a large business to attend to, which occu pied a good deal of his time, consequently he was not able in those days to do what he was doing now. He then proceeded to thank them for the honour done him in electing him a life member, which came as a surprise to him at the. present juncture. However, the £10 fee he would give back to the Society, so that there would be no loss through him being elected a life member. (Applause). He would like to see quarterly meetings established, when addresses^could be delivered by experts on agriculture, veterinary surgeons, and so on, for the in formation of members.

Wakanui Road Board.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs P. Jones (chairman), D. Doak, D. Cochrane and Jas. Allen. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was road as under:— From Clerk County Council, notifying the Board that the Council had reverted to the old system of paying for birds' eggs, and asking the Board to subsidise as usual, j The Chairman read the Birds Nuisance Act for the information of members. It was decided to commence the purchase of heads and eggs on and after November 20th at 2s per hundred notice to be given by ad vertisement, provided the other local au thorities will purchase also. From Wm. Anderson, asking for certain shingling to be done on road near Fairfield. It was decided to improve the road by formation, and shingle it later on. From Messrs Clucas and others, asking for work to be done on Wright's Road. — Resolved to let this stand over until later on when it would be attended to. overseer's report. I The overseer's report was read on - the work that had been done during the month, and advising further improvements which were needed on various roads in the district. The report was adopted. DEPUTATION. A deputation from the Hampstead Town Board consisting of Messrs G. W. Andrews, B. :'homas and J. Taylor waited on the ( Board regarding the question of road main tenance. Mr Andrews said that they had waited on the Board before, but the question of maintenance had not been definitely Bet tied. The opinion of Mr Wilding had been obtained, and which was to the effect that the matter could be settled amicably. The Chairman regretted that the sub ect, could not be entertained, as the rate payers had decided not td"have anything to do with it. In the face of that, the Board could go no further. Messrs Allen and Doak spoke on the sud iect, remarking that the new Act bearing on the question was a most injust one. Mr E. Thomas would like the matter set tled without any Court proceedings. It was resolved that the Board cannot decide the question, but the Chairman and Clerk were deputed to interview Mr Pur nell on the matter. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £310 11s Id were passed for payment. OVERDRAFT. On the motion of Mr Allen, seconded by Mr Cochrane it was decided to overdraw the Bank account t© the extent of £350. MEETINGS. It was decided to meet at 1.30 p.m. in future. The Board then adjourned.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ' Auckland, Nov. 3

. Burglars visited the Junction, Captain Cook, and Rising Sun Hotels in the suburbs on Saturday Bight. From the first two they decamped without plunder on being discovered. From the Rising Sun they got money and jewellery, valued at £140. On the same night a thief snatched a handbag containing the Saturday's takings of Salmon's, Queen Street butchery, from Miss Salmon, when she was proceeding along Symonda Street in company with her brother and Lieutenant College. Mr Salmon chased the thief and injured him self, and the thief escaped. Lieutenant College being crippled by a wound received in the war, could not assist. Wellington, Nov. 3 ■The Premier returns from Mangaweka to-morrow night. He will leave on Wed nesday or Thursday night to unveil the McKenzie memorial cairn at Palmers ton South. After visiting Dunedin, he will return to Christchurch for the A. and P. Show, and then go overland to the West Coast, returning to Wellington for the General Elections. Masterton, Nov ; 3 Fred K. James, who attempted suicide on Friday by cutting his throat, died in the Masterton hospital this morning. Christchtjbch, Nov. 3 A verdict that deceased shot himself whilst temporarily insane was returned at the enquiry into the death of George Mangin of Templeton.

Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Tel egraph - Copyright Sydney, Nov. 3 Sir Joseph Ward, on behalf of New Zea land cabled to Sir John See, congratulat ing him on the completion of the Pacific Ca°ble," A great Imperial work, the value of which to our countries cannot well be estimated." Sir John See replied in similar The' Secretary of the New Zealand Postal Department cabled congratulations to Mr Drake and Sir John Seo. In his cablegram, Mr Chv^berlam said the establishment of this all-rod line would become an epoch of history, and one of lasting benefit to the English speaking com munity. _______

THE LATEST.

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Received Nov. 3, 9.5 a.m. Russian Student Disturbances. St Petersburg Nov. 2 There have been, renewed student's dis turbances at Kieff. A Progressive Stop in Oorea. Seoul, Ocobec The Phonetic alphabet has tnvu uii.nv duced into the seminaries in the Covea, wiMi the view of displacing the hieroglyp hics now used. The Doukhobors in Canada, Ottawa, November 2 There has been an unprecedented invest ment of American capital in Canada. Four hundred Doukhobors have reached ] Saltcoats. Their mental condition is worse, ! owing to hunger and exhaustion. There is j a great outcry about allowing such peculiar people to enter Canada. Mr Chamberlain's Visit. London, November 3 Mr Chamberlain confers with the Bond I leaders at Capetown, in addition to tha ! Ministry, and receives deputations through- i out his tour. He probably visits Portu guese, East Africa, and Rhodesia. He is desirous of presiding at a joint conference of all the Colonies, with the objoct of re moving all misunderstandings.

Attempted Murder and Suicide.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Marton, November 3

' A tragic occurrence too place at Marton this morning, when a well known saddler, named Joseph Temperley, made a deter mined attempt to inurdar his wife, and afterwards attempted suicide himself. About five o'clock he shot his wife while in a sound sleep, the bullet penetrating the top portion of her nose. Finding that the bullet was not effective, he thereupon attempted to cut her throat with a razor, but she managed to escape. A nasty cut was inflicted on her neck. She rushed across to a neighbour's. The tragedy was reported to the police, who, on arriving at the scene, found that Temperley had attempted to cut his own throat. On each side of the throat two deep wounds were inflicted. His condition is critical, and tho bullet wound on Mrs Temperley's face is serious, but the cut on her neck is not dangerous. Temperley says he was a lunatic at the time of the crime, but he now admits to be sane. Financial troubles are alleged to be the cause, and Temperley is said to hays been more dejected than usual.

THE VENTNOR.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph New Plymouth, Nov. 3.

The " Taranaki Herald " correspondent at Pungarehu wires that the principal keeper of the Cape Egmont lighthonse re ports seeing the Ventnorhove to four miles dne west of the lighthouse on Monday last, at daylight. Suspecting something was wrong, he signalled B.K, meaning has any accident happened. Although flags flew for an hour, no answer was given. At 6.30 the vessel shaped her course northward. She appeared very much down by the head.

The Argentine to the Fork,—The In dustries and Commerce n epartraenfc is nd vised by cable from the Agent-General that importations of River-plate into the United Kingdom during the month of October were as follows:—Mutton, 311,120 carcases, of which 146,920 carcases were landed at Liverpool, 50,526 at London, 13,074 at Southampton. Lamb, 747 carcases landed at London. The average prices realised for these shipments were: mutton 4£d, lamb s|d.

Case Undes the Electoral Act.—Ob jection having been lodged against 200 names on the Tiruaru electoral roll, the Magistrate was applied to this morning to order that they be struck off. Counsel for some of the parties summoned, claim ed that proceedings were premature as no notice had been given to the parties objected to as provided in the new Electoral Act, and because the fifteen days wherein those objected to may show cause for the retention of their nam6S had not elapsed. The Magistrate upheld this, and the cases were dismissed. The Regis trar said there would not now be time to give the required notice before the election. For the objectors, it was claimed that the Registrar can strike off the names if, after fifteen days' notice, the person objected to does not substantiate his claim. The ob jections wero lodged on October 27th.

THFi ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, KOVBMBER 3, 1902



PUBLIC NOTICES. - NOTICE A MEETING will be held in Mr Claridge's Rooms, Tancred Street, at 8 p.m., November 4th, for the purpose of forming a branch of the South Canterbury Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Union. 1127



Tinwald Town Board. ALL Rates unpaid after MONDAY, November 17th, 1902, will be sued for with out further notice. A. A. FOOKS, n _28 Collector. In the Morning THEEE'S nothing that so freshens you up and makes you feel fit for a hard day's work as a Cup of Suratura Tea. It is delicious. The liquor has all the richness and flavour that a High Grade Tea should possess. SURATURA TEA. Needs no blending 01 other artificial aids to improvement. It has all the goodness of good t6a, and the goodness is in the tea, and not the label. Snratura is pure, honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. You'll get a Suratura Teapot if you buy a 91b box. Retail Prices— Snratura A quality—ls 8d per lb | S sratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from— J. T. Oooch, Ashburton J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J, R. Carey; Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds



SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at; John Orb and Co. WANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per dozen; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce 6d per bottle, or 5s Gd per dozen; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles lOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce Id per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. CHARLES BEECH, TANCEED STEEET, ASHBTJETON. MY TEA BOOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomery's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209



STANDISH AND PEEECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. Smoke New Venus STEANGE S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



ENTERTAINMENTS. Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton. Under the direction of Mr Charles MacMahon. An Important Dramatic Event TO-NIGHT, MONDAY November 3rd ONE NIGHT ONLY. MR Charles Macjiahon lias much gratification in announcing the first appearance in New Zealand of the Majeroni Dramatic Co. The llouiaiiUfj and Abst>rl;iii<rly Interesting Irish Drama in 4 Acts, The Shamrock and tlie liosß- i With the following powerful cast: Dandy Dunravan ... Mr George Majeroni Stephen Flint ... Mr Mario Majeroni j Nicholas Flint (his father)... Mr C. Knight j Mixy Mulcahy Mr S. Adson I O'Connor Desmond Mr F. Grist i Dr. Eiversdale ... Mr J. R. Fitzgerald Arthur Fitzillington Mr W. S. Mercer Sergeant Drake, R.I.C. Mr W. G. Fernside P. C. Jonea, R.I.C MrF.Savieri Mulligan ... Mr F. Hill Doyle, of the Rick ... Mr Oliver Montague Paddy Rushlio-ht ... Mr P. Badham Paddy, the Poicher .. .. Mr C. Conrad Rose Riversdale Miss Hilda Meade Morna Moore ... Mij,s M. Gr.-im-ille ' Peggy R.ifferfcy Miss N»<llin emm ; Mrs Moore ... Miss O. Leiyhton. I



Fr edlander Eros. Ltd XX' E have for PRIVATE SALE w Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from G acres to 40 acres. " For full particulars apply to , FRIEDLANDER_BBOS. Ltd. "OrrANI'ED-One hundred Tons of Oat w Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. " OFFICES TO~LET. Vl' E have conveniently situated Offices * » to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. chaWW. XT[TANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. iIORSK FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902 % x I V Next Horse Fair will be held on the [ -'■ above date, for which lam now - receiving entries. 10 214 DAVID THOMAS. T. Bullock ■ TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, OR FOR SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK, ~ Agent. ' ~ TO LET AT~A LOW RENTAL.



Magnificent Scenery by Mr Harry Whaite. Million prices, 3s, 2s & Is. Box plan at Jones. Doors open 7.30. Commencing 8 sharp. _____ 11 2



GRAND MILITARY CONCERT. show Eights NOVEMBER sth and 6th. (Under the patronage of Lieut-Col Bailey and Staff Officers.) THE Grandest Combination of Talented Artists and Musicians in the County. Mrs W. Johnston will sing "Lovelight" and "When we Meet," "Mid the Hush of the Corn " and " Life's Lul laby." Mb M. J. Burgess will sing " Death of Nelson " and " Old Madrid." Mr W. Anderson will sing " Trankadillo " and " Thy Sentinel am I." Mr H. A. Gates will sing (in character) " The Old Brigade." Mr W. A. Schwartz will sing "The Deathless Army." Military Du&T~Army and Navy (in I uniform) — Messrs Burgess and Gates. Instrumental Items by Mr Mark Faigan Clarionet Soloist ; Mr H. A. Hum phreys, Cornet Soloist; Mr J. Maksdbn, Euphonium Soloist; Mr L. McClurg, Violin Soloist. GRAND MILITARY MARCH (both nights)— Representatives of all the British Regiments in full dress Uni forms. A Magnificent Spectacle, never before seen or heard of in Ashburton. (Full Programme in To-morrow's issue). Popular Prices—2s and Is. Doors —7.15 ; Overture, 8 p.m. sharp. 11 20



PREMISES in Moore Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can be given in a week. . T. BULLOCK, Agent. for~sale! Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc, £150. —1 acre, with cottage of 4 rooms, etc. <£i3o.—Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land ; partly planted, la. 2r. 2i p. £53.—] aero section in Cox Street, good land,^iiice site for a house. ' ; Jsl%o. - i acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and -gfher buildings. v £325.—1 rood 20 perches, Hampstead, with almost new 4 roomed Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties .£325. Liberal terms. £146.— i acre good land, partly planted! with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Mooro Street, with Cottage. £230.—5 a. Or. 20p., Prince 3 Street, Netherby. .£22 10s.—Town Section, -\ acre, fronting J the East Belt. .£268.—-J acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. <£<)o.—£ acre, Aitken Street. .£55. — 2J acres, divided into a number of [ building allotments, Wai erton Township. | Also a number of building allotments opposite the Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, j nnd Hanipstead. Fullpaiticulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK PUBLIC NOTICES. !Mr Jolm Studfiolme, Junr.'s | COMMITTEE WILL MEET at his Booms, on! Tuesday Evening, 4th inst. At 730 p.m. Those willing to act in country districts are particularly invited to attend. "11 21 •T7|"rANTED,-An Elderly MAN, to milk cows, do odd jobs about house, and tidy garden. References required. Apply at Guardian Office. 11 24 We guarantee our Teas better value, betUr grade than any sold. EVEN '^H k COMPARE OUR when Ilk 2/- CHAMPIOM lljiffik WITH ANY TEAS IMPORTED IN ARESALD W^lf.* TO BE ft JUST AS GOODl||k mlZr B3OATE 4 Co.'s "•• iHTBOITHEM? lj| " FOR THE SHOW. JUST ARRIVED.—Another lot of New Season's Goods, including: - Splendid assortment of Prints, light and dank, fast colours, selling freely, 4Jd a yard. Fancy Delaines, surprising value, 5d j fancy ■white Muslins 6d and 7£d a yard; Nainsook, 45 inches wide, fid a yard; Hoyle's noted Prints, light and dark, 6d and 7f d;. figured Muslins, Zephyrs, Drillettes, Piques, Figured Sateens, New Blousings, etc., up. to-date choice designs, tempting value. White Skirts, nicely trimmed with Laco and Embroidery, latest styles, 2s lid, 4s 6d, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 7s6d; Muslin and Holland Aprons from Is to 2s 3d, Ladies Belts, special value, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. A choice assortment of new Laces; Ribbons, Em broderies, Gloves, Hoisery, Corsets, Blouses, Veilings, Dress Materials, etc. Boys' Navy Serge Sailor Suits 4s lid to 7s Cd, Boys' Colonial Tweed Melville Suits 8s lid to 14s 6d, Hens' Suits 21s, 255, 29s 6d, 32s fid to 555; Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s lid; superior Colonial do. 7s lid, 8s 6d, 9s Cd to Us; hard to beat Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, superior navy Serge Trousers 9s 6d, worth 12s Gd. Try the "READY MONET SHOP" for Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, Merino and Woollen Underwear. New fresh Stock. Reliable quality, Lowest prices. E. GIBBARI), Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Opposite Arcade, Tancrod Street.



.— , — , —~ . » _jj| Public Notices. J? ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL^ riIHE Audited Accounts for the* Year JL endiijg 31st March, 1902, are on view at the Council's Offices, Ashburton. By Order, P. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, November 3rd, 1902. 11 25 ~~ NOTICE SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY.



T>URSU ANT to the terms of " The Banks JL and Bankers' Act, 18S0," " The Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Act, 1832, and " The Bank Holidays Act, 1902," — THURSDAY, Gth November 1902, Ash burton Show, from Noon. SATURDAY, Bth November, 1902, New Zealand Cup, all day, are hereby appointed Special Bank Holi days at the undermentioned Banks at Ash burton :— The Union Bank of Australia Limited, G-. E. Tolhtjrst, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, C. Winter, Inspector. Bank of New South Wales, E. J. Finch, Inspector. 1 Bank of New Zealand, James Eitbling, General Manager. Ashburton, 31st October, 1902. Note.—MONDAY, 10th November, 1902, being a Statutory Bank Holiday, the Banks will also be closed. 114 Ashburton Electorate.



Mr John Studkolme, junr., "TTITILL be pleased to meet the Electors at STAVELEY HALL,— MONDAY, November 3. ALFORD " FOREST SCHOOL,— TUESDAY, November 4, % FAIRTON SCHOOLROOM, WEDNESDAY, sth November. GREENSTREET SCHOOL,— FRIDAY,. November 1. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. Seats reserved for Ladies. All" Meetings at 7.30 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced. 10 252 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under : — WESTERFIELD SCHOOL MONDAY, November 3rd. GREENSTREET SCHOOL, TUESDAY, November 4th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will bo announced. John McLachlan. 10 232 TO THE ASHBUKTON ELECTORS. MRS HARRISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, On the Burning Question of the hour, " License or No-License," On SUNDAY EVENING, the 9th inst,, at 8.15. \ WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN [ INGS, 12th and 13 th inst., ) at 8 o'clock. : Doors open at 7.30. All invited. 10 315 Collection for expenses.



SALE 'fALE, SALE. NICHOLAS & PiCEFOHD WILL hold the first Clearing Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN" WANT OF ROOM] j In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a €eirainc Clearing' Sale for £1 Days. The Stofk must be reduced. No consideration of profit will bs allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. ' All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point oi visiting this £ale & securing some of the Bargains, Remember-The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock, NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON See Circular for Price.] |



Wanted, ■V7KTANTED.-A Trustworthy and Intel- V V ligent Youth, about 15, tor Station ery business. Must have passed the Sixth Standard.—A. T. H. Williams. 11 23 MRS TASKER has removed to Saun ders' Buildings, (late Adams') East Street. 11 26 BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap ; ■ threes and fours Is, fives, "sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moore's. MjlOR-Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can- JD vaa Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moore. rpENDERS invited for the purchase of JL One Acre first-class Land, within seven chains south of Ashburlon Bridge. A ddress care of Carson and Co., Tanered street. SEASONABLE Lines 2Jib tins Canadian Tomatoes lOd, 2|lb tins Californian Fruits Bd, 2i!b 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. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Gbant and Mooee. EOE Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moore. QALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d k3 each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100 ; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Turner, The Drapers. STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (IMbs); Hog Barb Wire »5s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1J inch, 3d per lb, or 51b a Is; Raw Linseed Oil 22s 6d per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tanered Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works.



Wanted. EOR Holiday Season —Good range of oladstono Bags, Portmanteaus, and j Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. nnEMPORAL Power ; Little Mother Meg; JL LHasa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law; A Man of Sentiment; The Wings of the Dove; The Courtship of Sarah; Another Alan's Money; Cooking Books, Dictionaries, Wright's Poultry Book (new edition); My Album of Ashburton Views, Is ; great variety Fancy Stationery.—H. M. Jones. H f^ ET OR GIVE?" Business can be \JT done two ways. "Get "as much as possible for certain lines, or " give " as much as possible in solid all-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barrett's, " The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, 1 etc. A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showiDg at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousiugs, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at : H. C. Barrett's, '-'The Hall," East street. ' A POINT worth your consideration is j a Cash Discount arrangement where- ; by you benefit on small purchases. Discount j at the rate of one shilling in the pound ] allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence J worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, ! Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, ; East street. WILL Electors please lend " The Sen tinel " to others after reading," also exchange with their neighbours, as there are different issues. 10 213 FRESH Soles, Kingfish, and Terakihi by express, also Crayfish To-night at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115.



PUBLIC NOTICES. LAGMHOE HOMESTEAD. EKOM this date travellers will not be allowed in the men's quarters. By order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY. Henry Ford. November Ist, 1902. 11l I ASHBURTON GUARDS. Military Concert. FULL Dress KEHEABSAL To-Morrow (TUKSDAY), at Oddfellows' Hall, at 7.15 p.m. No friends admitted. ISo Pafade To-Ni>;ht on account of Con cert. II 22 W. SCEWARTZ, Hon. Sec. FOR ALE. The Goodwill of U'lO Acres Lease in Perpetuity, in Six addoeks, .20 Acres it, Crop; 226 Acres ditto, with I^o acres in Crops ; 35 Acres do, with 16 Acres in Crops; each with good Dwelling-houses and Outbuildings. Full particulars on ap plication to D. MAHONEY, 10 294 Stafford Street, Timaru. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware 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. EOiINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 Coining Events Cast Their Shadows Before, O<o to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Trade. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. i. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, , Ladies' New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery ! A SPECIALTY. i \ Household Furnishings Ai Value. ; ,' GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and ■ | Reliable Tweeds. > j " j GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, 'j ALL HEW AND NICE, ' KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR 'Boots, Shoes, & Footwear. - Selling Rapidly at Cost Price , i & Pleasingl Everybody. • . 'Northcote 1 H efford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS,



IMITATED by some, surpassed by none— '■ J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Pitckets Cornflour Is, Gibs Sago Is, Gibs Tapioca Is, Gibs Pearl Barley Is, Gibs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins (5d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricota, 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. "fl f\f\f\ POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai- JA/]U \J sins Gd per lb, or 121bs for 5s Gd; Finest New Currants 5d per ]b, or 4d per lb by case ; Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, or 12lbs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin ; loz bottles Essence of Lemon: 5d per bottle, ! or 4s 2>e:- dozen ; 2:}oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s Gd per dozen ; 4-oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s Gd per dozen at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. j 2LB Jars Raspberry Jam Is 4d ; lib Ja; s Raspberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per dozen by case; Layer Figs Sd per lb, or 4lb box Is lid j Cooking Figs sdand 7d perlb ; Finest ; Dates, Gd per lb, or Ifib cartoons; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewing Prunes Gd per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7id per lb by box; Dried Apricots 1 Od per lb, or by box S£d, at Flet cher Bros. 5 Cash Supply Stores. SHEKP SHKARSM 3s Gd per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAY\ rN [ MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. —G. MEL)DINS, : The People's Ironmonger. T[7Ui;ST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real J_ good order, £8 cash. Kudge Whit worth, weed only 12 months, £8 Os. Stars |£5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orb & Co. XRY HABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 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. S^HEEF "Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S^, and 8.8.A., 3s Gd ; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. Hard let Bros. FOR. SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards ; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Bros. FISHING Tackle, ex Eimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish | ing Baskets, etc.—Kardley Bros. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s,—Hardley Bros. j 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on j the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. ; DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903, Full supply now to hand. Also f reslx supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; ' Everybody's book on angling; Murphy's j [ gardening; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of I I cheap paper editions of standard books. i A. T- H. WILLIAMS, ! East Street. WANTED Known—That Kerr Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a slb box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Kerr Bros., Burnett street 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. I^OR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and lid for [ 100 yard lots.—Hardley Bros. 10 101 ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now, and come along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters. \T|TIIY not try Mellor's Zealandia' 1 V f Boot Store for Boots and Shoes., Great value at Mellor'a. j WANTED to Buy-Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle . Works, Tancred Street. , moke New Venus



FLETCHER BROS. YOU CAN BUY AT •■-" FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pound, lid. Vegetable Seeds that will grow .. ... 3d per packet, 2a 6d 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 Fencing Wire .. ... 9s 9d per cwt Raw Linseed Oil ... ... ... ... 2i?s f;d jor drum Boiled Linseed Oil .. ... ... .. 23s fid per drum Castor Oil .. ... .. ... 3s 9d per gallon by the tia Mangel Seed—Mammoth Long Rod, Orange Globe, Yellow Globe, lOd perlb ' Gorse Seed 2s 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb Brown Spanish Onion Seed 5s 6d per lb. Lawa Grass Seed Is 3d per lb FLETCHER 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 hieh valued at £6 10s. ' Second jrize—l4 Carrot Eolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £4 10s Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at £3 10s. Also numerous other Prizes.



ALMONDS— s. d. Jordan ... ... , ... 2 4 • Sicily ... ... 1 2 ! In Shell 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACID- Tartarie, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 i Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 • Citric, "crystal ... ... ... 3 6 ' Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ i Acetic Acid — j Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 2 11 ! ANCHOVY PAS*S— :C. and B. ... ... .., 1 3 i Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 j ALUM 0 6 Ammonia— ! Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 ' Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 ! BARLEY— ' Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 I Eobinson's ... ... ... 0 9 j BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... . sJda.n<in BATHBRICKS 0 4 BLUESTONE 323 6d per cwt ... 0 3* BROSEMEAL 0 6 BLUE— Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts'bag ... ... ... 010 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 Enameline 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 BlackLacquor, Castle ...0 9' BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0,8 | Birdseed — i Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 j Canary ... ... ... 0 3 ! Sape ... ... .... 0 3 i Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 { i CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d,10s ... 0 3 Egg Preservative— J Norton's ... ... ... 19! EGG POWDER ... . 6d and 1 0 i Essences — . | Flavouring, C. and B. —Lemon, Al- . j raonds, Batalla, Vanilla, Uo- " j cliiiiealj Cloves, Peppermint, j auJ Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 j Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi i neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz | bottles ... ... 0 -5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 i Gear Co. ... ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 j Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 s EPSOM SALTS— j Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 1 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 j EMERY CLOTH, sheet lsd, doz 1 3 I ■ FLY PAPERS— J 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 .10 „ Best quality, smoked . 0 0 „ Good.large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, small ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 Herrings, fresh ... ...0 7. Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce . ... 0 10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 j Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 | Bloaters ... ... ... 0 10 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 1 Oysters ... ... ... 0 8 CANDLES— Colonial ... ••• ••• 0 o| Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6* j Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax ... ... 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... i 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B'b ICs, Price's ... 010 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OP 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 l£ CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 „ „ rope, 5d arid [0 6 j Candied Peel— • Lemon ... ... ... 0 7 , Citron ... ... ... 14 '• Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron ... 0 8 Cocoanut jdessicated ... 0 6', j COFFEE—Blended and Ground | on the premises. ■! Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... i 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 1 10 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 Cocoa —Gregg's ... ... 10 Auslebrook's *lb ... ... 0 9 ■Jib ... ... 1 6 lib ... ... 2 10 Bensdorp'B *lb ... ... • 0 11 ilb ... ... 1 9 Van Houten's, Jib ... ... Oil ilb ... ... 1 9 lib ... ... 3 3 Fry's Homoapathic, ilb ... 0 4$ „ *lb ... 0 8£ lib ...* 1 4* Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 CHOCOLATE— Fry's £lb ... ... ... 0 5 Rountree's, £lb ... ... 0 6 j COD LIVER OIL— , Quarts ... * *.. ...2 6! Small ... . ... 1 2 Hansen's .., ... ... 1 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Carraways 0 8



Capers, 9d and ... ,„- 13 Curry Powder, C. and B, . ■ .„* 011 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates. Best Boiler, 251b ... "36 » 501b ... ".' 6 3 » loolb ... ... 12 0 „ 2001b ... £i 30 Special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapioaa, and -Pearl . I Barley, per lb ... 0 2 ' DRIED FEUITS—New Season's ! New Currants ... ... o 6 New Raisins . tat q gx. j New Sultanas ... - '"', o 7 i New Muscatels, Bd, Is and ; 1 4 j French Plums, table ... , ...0 10 1 „ stewing 6d and ... 0 8 New Figs, Best layer, per Ib ... 0 8 ! Cooking Figs ... >i# q y j New Preserved Ginger '.'.'. 0 8 i Jars Ginger, lOd and ... ," 2 0 j Peaches, dried ... \[[ q g ! Apricots , ti i-t "\ gjq ! Apples ... .I" \\\ Of j New Dates ... q a I GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b j tin Is, 71b Is 9d, 141b 3s 3d, 281b 5s 9d, 561b ... 11 0 ! Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 4lb tin la 71b _ rt l s 8d > 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 6 HOPS, per lb ... ... 1 0 Honey, per jar lOd and Is, 561b tin at3*dperlb. J MATCHES— 1 Plaids ... . 0 4 ! 250 Vestas ... ... '" 1 « 1000 Vestas... ... - [\\ 410 Safeties, large Bd, small  0 8 MlLK—Milkmaid ... ... 0 7* Mustard— , D.S.F., lib Is Bd, lib ... ... 0 10 Loose ...... ... 1 S : Mustard. Seed, 3d per oz, per lb .V. 2 0 i Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 ; Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 Barcelona ... ... ... 0 8 I Walnuts ... ... '". 0 8 Shell Almonds ... , 010 ! OATMEAL—2SIb Bags ... 4 0 : Oatina, per bag ... ••• 1 2 • Olives ... . . ' 1 n ! OL_ ... 1 v f Hair Oil,.ed and ..... -- .... Q 8 j /Salad, Morton's, 6d and ...Oil 1 Lucca, 2s and ... ,: «j & I Adelaide .... ... ... 1 9 Castor, Morton's 5d and ... 010 PEAS—Split .... ...'O2 Peanieal ... .„ " ", 06" Plate Powder, Goddard's ... 1 3 I'dlishing Paste . ... ... 0 8 Patent Medicines—Pill?. Holloway's and Cockle's ... 1 8 Beecbam'sand Seigel's... ... 1 3 Dr. William's Pink Piila ... 2 9 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 13 Siegel's Syrup Is 6d and ... % 9 . ; Steedman'a Powders ... ... 1 8 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 j Sarsaparilla ... „,. 4 3 I Tricopherous ..." ... 1 4 ' Benjainin Gum . ...» ... 1 6 Wahoo' • ...."■ ... 2 3 , Bile Beans ... ... 1 3 ■■ Peppermint Cure ... ., l Q ' Extract of Ma]fc ... *** 3 q Etio's Fruit Salt ... .";." 2 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... l 4 Ijiirig Preserver Is and ... 1 11 Irish Moss, Is and ... ... 110 Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 Cnticura. soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 Dean's Pills " ... ... 211 Pepper— Pure White ... ... 1 4 Whole Black ... ... 1 2 Ground Jilack ... ... l 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, tier bottle ... 0 8 Chillies ... " ... ... 0 8 I SOAP—Toilet 1 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 3 ! Brown Windsor lib bars each. ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 : Glycerine, bars, each ... 0 4 Pears' TJnscented Tablets each ... 0 6 » »  per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 I Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, pei bar ... 0 8 Glycerine and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Cucicura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 . Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 Margj.son, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, ItJcl, 6d and ... ...' 2 6 ' JAMS— lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5  » per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Raspberry ... ... 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 0 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 4 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 21b Jars Black Currant . .... 1 6 21b Jars Strawberry ... ■ , 1 6 21b Jars Plum and Danason ' ...IS 21b Jars Gooseberry ... " ... 1. 2 ' 21b Jars Greengage ..." ... 1 £ Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case "8 6 - Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 1 6 Knife Boards ... ... ■• 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 LENTILS ... ... 0 3} Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 „" Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... ... 0 7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 "4 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 MACARONI ... ... 0 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... 010 Tobacco— Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 3 „ Golden Eagle,per stick lid 6 0 and 3s 4d, per lb ... 6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6. Harlequin, per stick Bd, per lb 5a... $ 0 Tongues— Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 jSBC "• Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... '■■ 4 •?* Tmpentino, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle, 1 J 6 Tumeric, per oz .. ... 0 8



FLETCFER BROS. Cash Supply Stores, East street. Ash burton, and High street, Christchurch.