The Herald. Alexandra, Thursday, Dec. 25, 1902. CHRISTMAS, 1902.

I As we go to press this week, the ! chiming of the midnight hour betokens the dawn of another Ohristmastide— the nineteen hundred and second anni versary of that &reat and memorable event in the earth's history,, when the angels sang the divine message, " Peace on earth, goodwill toWaid men." It is pleasing, at this time, to reflect that the lurid war-cloud in South Africa, which, for the three preceding anniversaries, cast a shadow over the brightness of Ohristmastide, has happily been dispelled ; and the reflec tions of those imbued with the spirit of the angels' song will not, on this occasion, be tinged with Sadness at the tittught of hardships beiag euduw! *#

oar kith and kin on tbo bloodstained i veldt across the sea. The anniversary of the Advent makes a fresh demand upon our generous instincts—wrongs inflicted and wrongs received should be forgiven and forgotten bitter neee, anger, selfishness and revengeful feel ings should be put aside and obliterated —a year's accumulation of uncharitable 1 actions nay now skulk out of eight in the presence of God's unspeakable gift, and the anniversary of His message of "goodwill to men." On such an aus picious occasion we hold out the hand of goodfellowship to the reader© of the HiißAin—to every spinster and bachelor; to every wife and husband ; i to all romping girls and reey-cheeked boys—to one and all we extend the season's greetings. A Mzbxt Gkbik- Mas to you all.

Another 15s per ton has been added to the price of flour by the Auckland North* em Roller Mills. j The next English and European mail via 'Frisco will close at the Alexandra post office on Saturday next, at 9 p.m. Mr Coohlan, the well-known New South Wales statistidian, is in the colony inquir. ing into the Working of our Pension Act. The bakers of Alexandra notify that the price of bread will be raised, to 9d per 41b loaf on and after Monday, '22 nd December. To-dat (Christmas Day) the local post office will observe a close holiday. To morrow (Boxing Day) the office will be open from 9 a m to 10 a.m. Owing to the rather serious illness of his wife. Mr Barrie Marschel has been obliged to abandon his proposed visit to the gold fields during the holidays. It is said that Messrs Strange and Co., the celebrated drapers, of Ohristchnrch, have purchased for £IO,OOO the Somerset Hotel premises at Asbburten, which, on acconnt of the No-lieense-vote, would have been closed in June. Tee commisioners who are foveatigating the mysterious disease known aslbe sleeping sickness in Uganda report that 70,000 natives died in four years, and tfcSi 15,000 are still suffering. The disease is incurable, and increasing in virulence, The privileges in connection with the Alexandra Caledonian Society's New Year Sperts were sold by auction on Saturday last, and brought record prices The publican's booth was sold to Mr F. Gay for i £ll 6s; and the fruit stall to Mr B. Dawson I for £5 2s 6d. •

A BBRious accident -in, reported from Kumara. A young man, Frederick Richards, 18 years of age, while handling a pea rifle, accidently shot his mother (Mrs W. T. Richards) in the back, the ball passing throngh the abdomen. Mrs Richards suc cumbed to her injuries. A great number of the residents of this district have gone afield to spend the holi days. A correspondent informs us that on Tuesday, and again yesterday, the ciowd s,t the Ida Valley railway station before the train started for Dunedin was something similar to what one usually sees in a city. IT is understood (says the "Oamaru Hail") that at a meeting held last week the hotelfceepers of Oamaru came to a decision that if any of their number infringed the law in regard to selling liquor en Sunday, er during illegal hours, or by supplying to treated-persons, he should pay a finaef £so.' •*,••;

I A Mabtbotok surgeon, who was called is during the early part of last week to attend a young lady suffering Very seriously from pains in the leg and foot, discovered the cause—viz.; a needle, an inch and a-quarter long,—which was quite black when removed, and which must have been in the patient's body for several years, aad had eventually worked its way down to the foot. The front wheels of the leading engine of the express %• Chrlstchurch were thrown off the rails north of Sawyer's Bay, on Saturday. No damage was done, bat the matter has the appearance of a deliberate attempt to wreck the train by placing swo stones on the rails. Bad the train gone off the line.it would hate been precipitated down a bank, and a terrible disaster would have occurred. A vamily living at Manaia (near Hawera) were recently scared out of their wits by an unearthly noise under the floor. So alarmed were they that they abandoned their dwell ing and slept at a neighbors. In the morning investigation showed the cause to be a cat with its bead fast in a lobster tin In its struggle to free itself the unfortunate feline was constantly bumpiag the flooring above, whence the alarming manifestation. A WIRE rope used tor hoisting bricks to a building in course of erection in Victoria street, Wellington, came in contract with the electric light wire the other morning, with the result that the horse which was used to do the work, collapsed uader the shock. Not knowing the cause, several workmen rushed to lift the animal, but as soon as they touched it they were knocked sprawling. None were seriouslyjhurt, though bruised and suffering from the shock. Says the Wellington correspondent of the "EveningStar"{ During the past three weeks your representative has run across several Dunedinites, who have apparently been driven out of their own city owing to the slump in the gold dredging industry At one time they were more or less connected with mining companies, which all have passed into oblivion. Host of the Dunedinites re ferred to are energetically invading the Government Buildings dailv in the hope of some quill-driving billet springing up.

Borne Dew mixed metapbars. This one from America. "Will yoa burl the comer stone of Irish independence to the English wolves thirsting for it* blood T The follow, •re vouched for as recent Heuseef Commons specimens: "By taking this cenrse the Government will be opening the door to the thin edge of the wedge." •• A quanel is so imminent that it requires only a spark to let slip the dogs of war." "Itis no use for the hon member to shake his head in the teeth ef his own words." •• We are drifting into the African desert without rudder and with' out compass." Stsw are being take* by *• easterns Department to counteraot the deception practised by the manufacturers of cigars, designed to intimate well-known brands, and then sent to this colony After the 31st of May next the Department will brand each box passed through bond with the words " Made in Germany," or sich other country as may be the place of origin. The date has been set so far orward to enable the manufacturers to become acquainted with the new rule, and anticipate it by them selves branding their boxes {aside and out with the prescribed legend. Thh enquiry into the Mataura petition for the annulment of the Licensing poll was commenced on Wednesday, and was on Thursday adjourned to January 19th. Messrs Hosting, Neave and Hanlon are appearing for the petitioners, while Mr Adams was allowed to be presentee vrnMuz curiae. Other representatives of the No- Licenee party, including Mr IbM, also attended to watch the proceedings in the interest of their following. The evidence called in the main supported the allegations contained in the petition, but Mr Adams will be given an opportuity of cress-examln-, ing witnesses and calling rebutting evi detooe.

A sasiDßN? er Maaterton has an exceed* tag cunning device constructed at his residence to' order to frighten tea birds away froaa bis garden. With she aid of a weter*wh«el an object representing a cat is I made to climb a wire automatically and descend. The contrivance baa proved most! effective. Ms H. E. 88ACKIACX, the founder of tbo' well-known firm of J1..8. Snscklock and Co, Ltd., committed suicide by haagtag him* self in an outhouse at his residence at Sooth Dunedin, on Wednesday of last week, Be -1 ceased, who was 65 yean of age, had •offered from melancholia and insomnia of late. The management of the business of the firm recently had been caarled on by hia son, and though deceased bad no busi ness worries, the efforts of his family to arc-BBC bis spirits were unavailing, and, weighed down by depression, he evidently I committed the rash act. The verdict of the jury at the inquest was to the same effect. One of the crew of the Zealandla, on arrival in Sydney (says the "Australian Star") wasasked whether it was true that an Austrian was killed by an oar, "That ia not so," was the man's reply. "He had two life-belts on, and one of the Elingamite's crew went up to him and said 'Here, take one of those off.' The foreigner replied,'No saves.' The man then told him that there were two children close by without life»belts, and he would have to take one off, at least. Ha again replied,' No savee,' and, picking up a pieco of wood, he said, 'l'll make you savee, then.' and ho laid him out, and taking the belts off him put them round the child ren, both of whom were saved. That is the truth of the whole thing. We saved the man who did it, and he is now in Auckland.'* To " Tattersall," there's many a man Who ewes his bank account, And they who lowly life began Climbed quickly up the mount. We trust that those who charm of gold To perils may allure. Such as neglect of cough or eold. Take Wood's Great Peppermint Cure.

Alexandra School.

Last Thursday afternoon the annual break-up of the Alexandra School took place in the town hall before a fairly large attendance of parents and others interested in educational matters. His Worship the Mayor (Mr James Kelman), who is also chairman of the school committee, occupied the chair, and intimated that he would defer his remarks until the children had ex hausted their part of the programme, which consisted of songs, recitations, and an exhibition of wand drill by the elder girls. The children of the Infant department, which is under Miss Paul, acquitted themselves very creditably, evidencing much care in their training. One noticable feature about the reci tations of the little ones was that they spoke out clearly and with fairly correct enunciation. The children of the Infant room who gave recitations were Walter Williams, G. Symes, M. Smith and J. Edmonds.

The children of Standards zi, in and XV, which are under . Miss Alexander, sang very brightly to Miss Alexander's accompaniment, the action song " Snowfiakes," the actions being appro priate and well-timed. Another action song " Eight little Mothers," by eight little girls was effectively rendered. A dialogue," The Sick Dolly," Marjori Damsday, Ruby Kelman, and Lionel Grimstone was a pleasing item, Master Grimstone acting the part of the doctor with boyish dignity. A part song with chorus, by Daisy Millar and Grace Symes, was pleasant to listen to, their young voices sounding clear and sweet in correct tune and time. Dora Schaumsn recited the poem " Suppose " very creditably. At this stage Of the proc* edings the girls of Standards ?, vi and tn gave an exhibition of wand drill to the musical accompaniment played by Miss Alexander. The same children also sang very creditably the choruses M Over the Snow" and " The Sailor." The duet " Home, Home," with chorus, was rendered most pleasingly by Jean Gloss and Beryl Hansen. Mary Campbell and Catherine Beid recited the poems on which they won the recitation prizes, the one giving "The Blue and the Gray " and the otber " The Charge of the Light Brigade." The chairman in his remarks said that he was pleased to be present at the break-up function of the school. It hardly seemed a year ago since he had the pleasure of presiding at the annual break-up of the Alexandra School; but time stayed not rolling on its course—to him it seemed quickly, but doubtless, to the little ones all too slowly. Without question they had much to be thankful for in the steady progress of the school. There were now 200 children on the school register. Last year there were presented for examination 96 children and this year 115 children were present in Standards ito vn with satisfactory results. It was not only the mental side of the children's education tnat was attended to in the work of the school, but also their physical development, which was not neglected. The school was well provided with dumb-bells and wands, for use in their'respective exercises, and it was the committee's intention to pro vide the school with Indian clubs which he believed were of considerable benefit in physical'development. He felt convinced that the culture of the body should receive almost, if not as much, attention as the culture of the mind. In the past, the committee bad used, as far as funds would permit, their best efforts to advance the interests of the school and he felt assured they would continue to do so in the future. The chairman re quested Mr Closs to say a few words. Mr Closs said that in regard to physical exercises he could but endorse the opinions expressed by the chairman. From the exhibition of wand drill, which was ably taught by Miss Alex ander, the parents bad some slight Indication of the benefits that were likely to secure to the children from this exercise. Not only wand drill but all the other physical exercises tend to the cultivating, of the habits of obedience, order and grace of, move ment. There are right and graceful «BWNte«iatj> m «**riag»

aa well as clumsy and awkward ways, hence a fair amount of gymnastic exercises leeds to freedom of movement and graceful carriage of the body, tend* iagto do away with the frigid stiffness, lacgonr and inaction which are toe often noticeable in young girls. He thought ovary school should have a covered-in gymnasium fairly equipped, I whore the exercises could be carried j on with some degree of comfort. In! Alexandra there was no occasion why the school should not be provided with a gymnasium. The school committee j had on hand, in the Post Office Saving's Bank, a fund amounting to £l5O for ! school purposes. There was no reason to prevent the committee approaching the Education Board with the request that the Board grant £ for £. The Board has made such grants repeatedly, and no doubt such a request from the Alexandra School Committee would meet with favourable consideration, if such a gymnasium were erected in connection with the school, it could be used to advantage by the young men and women of the district, and would tend to benefit them morally as well as physically. Mr Cloes ateo stated that he had to heartily thank the school com mittee for their efforts in assisting him all they possibly could. He had much pleasure in thanking his staff, Miss Paul and Miss Alexander, who had carried out their duties in a praiseworthy manner. ■- He practically gave them a free hand, as they knew their work and did it, and the most exactiag of headmasters could expect no more* The dux of the school this year was Janet Dewar, who has been awarded the silver medal presented by Mr Strong, who has generously prom ised a silver medal for the dux next year. There is one noticeable feature about the prize list, the bulk of the prises go to girls. He strongly urged the boys to be more diligent in their studies, for, if they were to win honors, then they must work for them. The standard prises have been awarded on the work of the year and not on the marks obtained at one examination, but on the marks ob tained at the quarterly examinations. If a child was absent from one of these examinations his chanee for a prize was gone. The special prises were awarded on examination. Thus merit and merit only wins these prizes. The following votes of thanks were unanimously passed:—To the donors of special prises; judges of sewing; judges of mapping, writing, and English composition; end judges of drill and recitation.

The chairman then distributed the prises, handing the dux medal to Janet Dewar. We understand the silver medal presented to the dux of the school is the first dux medal in the.history of the school, and Mr Strong has gener ously determined that it shall not be the last. ' . * "*':" It s7A»as2> rxuss. Standard viz—lst, Janet Dewar, 2nd, William Appleton. Standard vt—lst, Catherine Raid: 2nd, Nellie Thomson-; 3rd, William Sohauraan. Standard v—lat, Olive Laidlaw, Arthur South, equal; 2nd, Mary Campbell. Standard sv—lst, Jeanie Steele; 2nd, May Thompson; 3rd, Thomas Anderson. Standard in—lst, Sarah' Millar; 2nd, Edward South; 3rd, Arthur Strode. Standard n—lst, , Marjori Dums day, Ruby Thomson, equal; 2nd, Dora Schauraan. Standard i—lst, Lewis Spencer; 2nd, Herbert Williamson; 3rd, Ruby Relman. b'

Standard vu—English composition, William Appleton. A special prise was also awarded by the examiner, Mr J. D. Buchanan, for excellence in English composition to Jean Close, ex- Standard Tit. Mathematics, Janet B. Dewar; writing, Johanna Carroll; singing, Jean Close. Standard ti Arithmetic, John Kelman; English composition, Cath erine Reid; geography, William Schauman; writingsNellfe Thomson; recitation, Catherine Reid; mapping, Catherine Reid; dictation, William Schauman; singing, Beral Hansen. Standards ▼, vi, TH--Wand drill, Jean Gloss and Janet Dewar; dumb bell exercises, Olive Laidlaw, May Thomson. Standard v—Arithmetic, John! Holden; English composition, Arthur South; mapping, Arthur Sputa ; teci tation, Mary Campbell; reading, Olive Laidlaw; writing, Jessie M*Kensie. Standard iv— Writing, J. Steele, May Thomson; tidiness of books, Ruby Thompson, Herbert South. Standard m Writing, Edward South; recitation, Ist, Sarah Millar; 2nd, Lily Davis; spelling (boys), John Davis; spelling (girls), Ist, Sarah Millar; 2nd, Lily Davis; singing (boys), Herbert South. Standard 11—Spelling: Ist, Marjori Dumsday; 2nd, Ruby Thomson; 3rd, Dora Schauman; recitation, Dora Schanman, Morton M'Lay; general excellence, 'Daniel Hunt; singing, Grace Symee. "]':■,■■/.:.: i ;.-W- Standard I—Writing, Helena South; spelling, Ist, Lewis Spencer; 2nd, Violet Senders; recitation, Ruby Kel man." Infant Department Recitation, Ist, M. Smith; 2nd, W Williams and J. Edmonds (equal); spelling, Ist, G. Symes; 2nd, George Boulter; arithmetic, Ist, Vernon Burnside; 2nd, Myra Perkins; writing, A. M'Elwee and Ivan M'Kellar (equal); drill, Rnby Kelman and J Timwings (equal); diligence, Agnes Noble; general work, Bertie Simccsen and John Kennedy (equal). -- ~ Standards v and vx (Sewing)~-Patcb ing, Maggie Noble; darning, let Catfa®ri»e- %jd» 2nd tfciiy meson;

button-holes, Ist Jessie M'Kenzie, 2nd Maggie Noble. Standard in—Sewing, Ist Annie Sander*, 2nd AUee Sawyer; knitting, May Chapman. Standard n Sewing, Ist Eva Trevetbick, 2nd Ruby Thomson. Standard x—Sewing, Helena South. The prize for regularity of attend ance has been awarded to Maggie Noble who has not been absent a single half day during the year. This prize was omitted to be given at the distribution of prizes but will be handed to her on the re-opening of the the school. The following ig a list of donors of special prizes: School committee (7 prizes), Mr J. Kelman (3), Mr F. Young, Mr Grimstone (2), Mr J. D. Buchanan, Mr Appleton, Mr Gloss (2), Mr Win. Thomsoa, Mr Richards, | Mr Theyers (2), Mr A. Campbell, Mr John Rivers (2), Mrs Ross (3), Mrs Dewar (2), Mrs Nieper (2), Mr Crow, Mrs Steele, Miss Alexander (2), Mrs Miller (2), Mrs Timmings, Mrs Hansen (2), Mrs Laidlaw (2), Miss Paul (2), Mrs Edgecombe, Miss Brown, Mr Murphy (4), Mrs J. D. Thomson (2), Mrs Marslin, Mrs Joyce (2), Mine Loudon, Mrs Spencer, Mrs Schauman (2) s Mrs Noble, Mrs G. Rivers, Mrs Oloes, Mrs Strong t .MrB -Kilgottr, Miss Clothing Factory, The chairman intimated that, as usual, the holidays would extend to six weeks, the school re-opening on Monday, 3rd February, 1903. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the singing of "God Save the King " closed the proceedings,

Bannockburn.

(From osr own Correspondent^ I SCHOOL CONCERT,, The above concert took place on the 17th inst., and was largely attended, The first part of the programme con sisted of action songs, recitations, i musical drill, &c, by the school chil dren, nnder the leadership dot the school-mistress, Miss Alexander, All the performers rendered their parts splendidly, and it would be unfair to particularise anyone, but I meat men tion a part song, entitled " The Mer maW," given by the whole of the children. This item was magnificent, and speaks volumes for the teaching ability of Miss Alexander. Daring the interval the school prises were given out, and then the second part of we. programme was commenced. The first item was a violin solo by. Bliss Jean Kay, which was nicely rendered. Miss K. Thomas always sings beau tifully, but on this occasion I think she excelled all her previous efforts. The next item was a comio song by Mr E. Newick, entitled * My Japanese Wife,' which was delivered very well. The Misses Hancock then sang "Juanita" very nicely, and the musical part ol the concert concluded with a violin sofo by Master G.Horn, which was well executed* Mr Murray (chairman of the school committee) then thanked the audience for their patronage, and after eulogising the teaching staff and the performers, he called for cheers, which were heartily given. The hall was then cleared for dancing, which was kept going briskly till about 2.30 a.m. The Misses Han* cock and Graham dispensed excellent music, and Mr W. Wilson acted as M.O, in an efficient manner, ACCIDENT. Last Friday week, when two of the men employed at Wilson's coal mine were lighting the fire at the forge, a sudden explosion occurred, ana she two menj Jones and Donnelly, ware thrown down by the shook. It ap pears that the explosion was caused by two or three dynamite caps getting into the fire in some mysterious Man ner; It is believed that the caps must have been wrapped in paper and acci dentally dropped near the forge. The two men were struck on their chests with fragments of copper, and art la a rather critical condition, it being feared that blood-poisoning will set in* BEAT*. .J.-. On the 9th lust, an infant son of Mr T. Soden, of this place, succumbed to the effects of an attack of bronchitis. The remains were Interred in the aew cemetery on the 10th inst. IIfiXUBITSA. I. An epidemic of influensa Is at pre* sent raging here and in the surround ing districts, and a considerable nam , ber of people are laid up with it. | coHfEiusnvauT. As it is not likely that I will en croach any further on your valuable space this year, I will take this oppor tunity of wishing the Hkbaid staff, and all your readers, a Merry Christ mas and « Happy New Year.

The Vacant Chairs.

Oar mother, they have laid thee low,. Our father, too, beneath the sod j Though down our cheeks the tear-draji '■ f10w,,. \?- We lift our aching hearts to God. Has He not burst the bonds away? " Poor mourners, dry thorn weepingeveej Look rap." we almost hear Him say, " As I have risen, they too shall riae." Then tenderly, 'midi hope and fear. We lay thee down from all onr love; The souls have left their prison, here, And soared away to peace above. Home'slast dear link is gone; we btdgj} ■ Our heads, our hearts, to God who gava g Ah, who would chide our weeping now?— The Saviour wept, at Lazarns' grave. But we will lift our eyes above, And bless Him for the hope He's given] He has but taken, in His love, Our parents to their home in Heaves, Then let us tread the narrow way— , The way bur parents trod before; We trust in God to meet some day Upon that peaceful, happy shore. • Then " Dnst to Dust." The soothing prayaf Is o'er. We take our sad return And leave our parents sleeping there Until the Resurrection Mom,

THE ALEXANDRA HERALD

TSUSIDAY, BSaSMBSR M. 1002

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ft» Stand this 8«Mon at MtAnhw ikia,! wfctr* fc« will ««r?« alimlt«d anmtxr ] of Mam Txa Stisda*o-»»id Taormo Colt, THE CZAR. THB CZAK If tiwd by lb* l***** Amenma 8tallk«, Uodhdalr, and hto data to Daaataa. by tfca Importad Amenoia lU&n Ptaato Patchao. . .. J . Ttal wit to thwe Jirf oM ud rttadj N4 haads high, •bowing plenty o! mm w fMlBf. TBBMS:—£3*; groontfi tea, 6t, 411 oars Ukao bat no nupowibilitj, ftor farther particalan epply to C. P. BKCK, Alexandra. to Stond thtoSenwmat Bald HM Ito* and *UU Alexandra once weekly. Thb BiraM Ootr LORD ANTRIM (WaHa«e>ltag.) Berber. IS9B. tad «u btad by John of KelbooiM. WlßWl>a*t. S» Vanoaiaber («80, 081): K-fff* jMTbTbdßireolln. tfag-.data » < DM ittt» Ule Peter Grantft femea* ****** TUBUS :-£3; fl 10s at end of »&•«« ftea of charge. All care taken, bat no re "fer farther particnlars apply to JOHN BUTLER, Owner, Bald Hill flat.



W. S. Edgecombe, PAINTER, BIQN WRITER, AND HOUSE DECORATOR, TAEBXIT-BTEEET, ALIXANDBA. (Next Bendigo Hotel.) A Large tnd Varied Assortment of Wall P»pe« in Stock. ■T7ROIOAL AND MEOHANIOAL DINTIBT (Bt Exah.) Al I intend Tuiting thia dirtrUt axpenee at going to to gaanatee all work, Patient* aij relj en getting a first-cla* denture. Teath made by other dentiat* prering nut Lrfactory nay be re-awdelled at a avail coat, Fatoleai extractieaa with Nitron* Oxide Gaa, Cocaine, Etaer or Cklero- Btepping with Gold, Aaudgaaa, ar Cexnest a J. OOOHBS, SDROBON DIKTISI. 113 FmcH Stbik, (Next Grand Hotel, oppeeite OargU Meaaiaent), UUNEDTN LOABrvY'.-i * 4H«X> CUKKg. Ixtuby'i W ahoo, Price 9§ W, eoateira flO drees. ObUiaabla »?ei ywtere, or fleet fw« fan LOASBY'i WAHOO MAKUFeCTUKIHQ CO n LTD., DUNSDIK. WsdMvb Agwta: Keapthoia*, Proem, tad Co.'i tf.Z. Ores Co., LH. W«AT a A OOUMI



IT IS HERE TO STOP! MOKO THE GREAT OOXJOH CURB. Tii Faxoci Bbmiot iob Consumption SAB THB LABOKS? BALI OF AST COUGH MBDICIKI IK. OTAGO. Orer 3000 Battl-» sold daring Asgait of last year alone. Obtainable at all Grocer* and Cb»»ut*r Jakm Bitim, of Alexandra, It sow appointed Agent for the tile of MOKO, and other proprietary Hem, in Alexandra and Ophir; alto Dr M'lntjre'e famoaa Female PiUt. WADE'S WOBM FIQS-Ut Wt* . , _ a safe tat* HfiJWlllfl-



Special Novelties I'MAS and NEW TEAS. Ladies Trimmed Hats from 8s Sd. A Choice and Varied Selection of New Goods euiteble for Preeentg, Gikt*—Don't Forget our line of ' Dr Jim's for 3s 9d. ADDRESS— A. J. JOYCE. ALEXANDRA. LEXANDRA CALEDONIAN i SOCIETY. TXK TWBXTTVIBST Annual Gathering To be held os the tlO» —OF— THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1903. £6O to be given away in Stakes end Special Prises. BiKD k Pipsa Parade at Tewn Hell •til son sharp. First race •texts at 12 boob ■harp Thb Alexandra Bbass Band, Tinder the coßdactenbip of Mr W. Brlngans, will be in attendance Daacing on the Green dariag the dsy, And A GRAND NATIONAL Bnfrtnlnmoni in the Town Hall, in the Evening. DANCE TO FOLLOW ADMISSION—To Concert, 2s and Is; Daaoo, 2a AdmiMioo to Grounds, Is. Members ere reqaeated to produce their tickets at the gate otherwise they will be charged • the usual entrance fee ' LAURENCE RYAN, Secretary A.O.S.



ALL•P A P E R S Ibe Undersigned has just Opened ou a Large Consignment of WALL* PAPERS of the Latest - Designs. Nearly 100 Patterns to Choose from INSPECTION INVITED. J. D. THOMSON, ALEXANDRA.



"DEAD JUST ARRIVED, 50 Men's Raady-maHe SUITS, well cat, good fit, padded throughout. Any alter* ations done on the premise! Free of Charge. No Fit, No Sale. Mart be cleared at 29s 6d per Sail. First Class Baddle Tweed Troisers, special prica, 13s 6d, 36 doaen Men's Hats jast to hand— Dr 'Jim's, Hard Hats, Gaps, and Straws of every description. Fog* gariea to match. The Best Stock of Ties in the district. It will pay yom to come and Inspect these linos. JOHN "SMITH. Talloi- sanfl Outfiitov, ALEXANDRA



VINCENT COUNTY NOTICE. NOTICE ii Hereby Given that the Vincent County Couucil has fixed the Fee for the Registration of Dogs within this County for the year 1903 at Five Shillings (ss) each and the place appointed for the Registration of Doge in-the Vincent County Ofioes nt Clyde. It U further notified that David Gbisrson, Road Inspector, w ap pointed Dog Registrar and Sub Rate Collector within this County. By Order -': JOHN 8. DICKIE, Oointy Clerk. Vincent County OfSces, Clyde, December 15b, 1903.



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yiNOENT COUNTY BRIDGES NOTICE. ' Anyone Riding or Driving at other, than a Walking pace acroes any o! the County Bridges will be liable to a penalty of 45. The Council have given strict instructions to have this byelaw enforced in future. Q. L. OUIHBERTSON, Oonnty Engineer. Vincent Ooonty Offices, Clyde, Dec. lltb, 1902. THOROUGH OF ALEXANDRA. TENDERS will be receired by the Undersigned op till 4 p.m on HON* DAY, December 2ltb, for the Supply of Kerosene &o, for the Borough for a period of Six Months. Scbedile of Goods at office, FRANK YOUNG, Town Clerk Borough Offices, December 17th, 1902. lOROUGH OF ALEXANDRA SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE. The Town Clerk is authorised to pay Is per 100 for Eggs and Heads of Small Birds (except Starlings). Not«,—All Eggs mast be blown. JAMES KELMAN. Mayor. Borough Offices, Alexandra, December 16th, 1902. LOST, between Ida Valley and Alexandra, POOKETBOOK contain ing Cheque. Finder rewarded on re turning same to 8. RUSSELL, May's Hotel, -Groinwell. P O SALE BLACK MINORCA EGOS for Bett!ng. Fowls froai First-prise takers at Dnnedin amd Mosgiel Shows. Fowls can be inspected at any time. Price, 7a 6d per sitting, JAMES H. RIVERS, Alexandra.



ALEXANDRA JOCKEY OLUB. A Meeting of Stewards of the afcsre Olnb will be held at the Caledonian Hotel en MONDAY Evening Next, at 8 o'elook. Buiinhbb—To settle accounts in connection with the late Race-meeting.. RICE OF BREAD. In Conseqtence of the rite in the Price of Flesr, the Price of Bread will be RAISED to Ninepence per alb Loaf on and after MONDAY, 32nd inst. Five per oent. interest will be added to all accovnts not paid at the end of each month, A. KILGOUR, w. wirrioH. ADMISSION TO LAUDER DOMAIN. The Price of Admission to Lander Domain on January Ist and 2nd, 1903 (Race Days) will be Is «d. GEO. NAYLOR, Chairman.



Lost, on December 3rd, between Alexandre end Roxburgh, % Dark Oreen RUG. Seward en returning to CRAIG & 00. A SERVICE will be held in the/ftm Hell on Onristmaa Daj Evening,oomnWefnget 7 o'clock. Everybody welcome Preacher, Rev. I. A. Hoekiog. N.B.—No service en Sander, 28th December. . AIDAN'S CHURCH. CHRIBTMAS DAY. Evensong, 7 p.m. (The Vicar.)- SUNDAY. Detember 2ltb. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. (The Vicar); 11 a.m. (Layreadera); Evenaone 7 p.m. (The Vicar). IVINE SERVICE will be held in the Presbyterian Churches as under:— SABBATH, 28TB DECEMBER, 1902. Alexandre, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., (Old Tear Sermon); Spriegvale, 3 p.m.—(Rev. J.Meckie). Clyde, 7 p.m.—(Layman).