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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5896, 23 February 1903, Page 3

Skin Sales. I The usual fortnightly skin sales were j held this afternoon, when there was a fair • attendance of buyers. Prices were as follows:—Merinos, 3s; Hides, 7s 3d; Woo], 3id; crutching* 3d; Polts, Bd, lOd, Is 4d, Is sd, Is Od, Is Od ; lamb skins 9d ; cross breds 2s sd, 2s 7d, 33 6d, 4s 9d; rough fat, 2Jd, H-d, ljd. |

The District Health Officer—Dr Finch, the District Health Officer, was m Ashburton to-day. He inspected the buildings on the late site of the Old Men's Home, m reference to the question of sanitation. He al3o visited the Ashburton Hospital. The Mayor and Crs. Jones and Willis, with the Town Clerk and Borough Inspector, accompanied Dr. Finch to the Home Buildings, nnd Dr. Trevor showed him over the Hospital. Supreme Court.—At the Chamber sitting of the Supreme Court, held m Christchurch on Saturday, by the Chief Justice, upon the application of Mr Purnell,_ for the Executors, an order was made giving directions to the executors of the will of the late James H. M'Keage, of the Hinds, with respect to the application of certain moneys m their hands. Messrs Fletcher Bros, announce that their Tea Competition closes on February 28th, by which date all coupons must be m. They are selling kerosene at 4s per tin and other grocery goods at equally ohenp rates. "Truth is mighty and must prevail," New Century Soft Subber Hair Curlers are the best. The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practically every New Zealand record, is guaranteed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost 1. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot, Ohristchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an absolutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) STANDLSH AND PKEECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.

Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE!. nnHtu fviftuds of ■Mb Thomas Scott are JL xuspectfuliy informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife, Jane, will move from his residonee, Peter Street East, on TUESDAY, the 24th insfc., at 2.30 p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery, BAKER BEOS., % 209 Undertakers. PUBLIC NOTICES. Telephonic Service With Christchurch, A MEETING of those interested m having Christchurch connected with Ashburton by Telephone will be held m D. Thomas's Arcade Auction Boom on THURSDAY Night at 8 p.m. . 2 210 D. THOMAS, Convenor. A RRIVED TOO LATE~fo7 Christmaskjt3L A larpe quantity of English and American Plated Ware, suitable for wedding and birthday gifts. Clocks, etc., to be sold at 33s per cent, less than usual prices.— Cakson and Co,, Tafiered Street.