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Amusements rpH EATRE ROYAL. TUESDAY, 16th DEC., 1902. Grand Performance of Handel's “MESSIAH ” (Under the direction of Mr Charles Gray) in aid of the funds of the ' INVERCARGILL MUSICAL UNION. Chorus and Orchestra of 160 Performers. SOLOISTS : Mrs Ross, Miss Winnie Royds, Mr A.Thompson, Mr J. E. Taylor. Leader of Orchestra :Mr W. Ferguson. Pianist: Miss Russell. Tickets, procurable from Messrs Lillicrap and Co., Begg and Co., Wesney Bros., and A. Ferguson, 3s reserved ; unreserved, 2s and Is. Box plan at Dresden open 9 a.m. Friday, 12th inst. ’LATE CAR, WAIRIO JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL MEETINGTjANUARY 14th, 1003. NOMINATIONS for the following Handicaps close on Thursday, December 18th, at 9.30 p.m. Hurdle Race, 25 sovs. Nom. 15s, 1J miles Wairio Cup, 35 sovs. Nom. 20s, miles First Saddle Trot, 20 sovs. Nom. 10s, 2 miles Welter Handicap, 20 sovs. Nom. 10s, 1 mile Handicap Steeplechase, 30 sovs. Nom. 20s, 2} miles z Flying Handicap, 25 sovs. Nom. 16s, 6 furlongs Second Saddle trot, 20 sovs. Nom. 10s, lj miles t Weights will appear on January sth. Acceptances, also Entries for Maiden Plate close on Friday, January 9th, 19U3, at 9.30 p.m. J. COSGRIFF, ‘ Secretary, P. 0., Nightcaps. WINTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Games. BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER. Winton Caledonian Handicap, 130 yards—L7 and silver medal. Entrance 4s 220 Yards Handicap—L3 10s. Entrance, 2s Gd Half mile Handicap—L3 10s. Entrance, 2s Gd 120 Yards Handicap—lo flights, sft high L 3 10s. Entrance, 2s Gd 440 Yards Handicap—L3 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d 1 Mile Race, Handicap—L3los. Entrance, 2s Gd 100 Yards Handicap—L2 10s. Entrance, 2s. For other events see Posters on application to the Secretary. Entries, with fees, for all Handicap events (except post entry) close with the Secretary on 16th December at 8 p.m. J. CAMPBELL, Secretary. FANCY BAZAAR, IN AID OF THE BUILDING FUND. “ All Saints ” Church, LUMSDEN, Will be Held in the PUBLIC HALL, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY; 18th and 19th DECEMBER. Bazaar will be opened at 3 p.m., on the 18th by J. C. Thomson, Esq., M.H.R. MONSTER CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE EVENING. Guessing Competions for Live Sheep, Live Lamb, and Various Fancy and Useful Articles—Ping Pong Tournament for Handsome Prizes—Bran Tub Side Shows—And Numerous Other Attractions. AUNT SALLY!’! Bazaar will be open from 3 to 5 each afternoon, and will open at 7.30 each evening. ADMlSSlON—Afternoon, Gd, includes refreshments;Evening, Is. Children Half-price. There will be a Social on Friday Evening. M. STANCOMBE, Hon. Secretary, SOUTHLAND EDUCATION BOARD. AN exhibition of the work of South Kensington students in art subjects will be held in the Education Board’s Room on Saturday from 10 to 12 a-m., on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next from 10 to 12 a.m., and froih 2 to 5 p.m., and on Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 10 p.m. Exhibition free to all interested. JOHN NEILL, ' Secretary. Education Office, • Invercargill, 12th Dec., 1902, ANNUAL REGATTA. Boxing Day, Dec. 26th, 1902. SENIOR FOURS, £lO. JUNIOR FOURS, £7. MAIDEN FOURS, £5. YOUTHS’ FOURS, JUNIOR PAIRS. SAILING RACE AND OTHER AQUATIC EVENTS. (For full particulars, see Posters.) T. S. MITCHELL, Hen. Sec. MISS OLIVE WADE. is prepared to receive PUPILS For— Typewriting & Shorthand At Her OFFICE, ESK STREET, (Lately occupied by Miss Harkness.) Typewriting in all its branches undertaken with speed and accuracy at a reasonable rate.

Railway Notice s e - r ZEALAND RAILWAYS (iNIBRCAItOILL DISTRICT.) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. HOLIDAY EXCURSION TICKETS (2d per mile first-class, Id per mile 2nd clam—minimum fare 43 and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way.only-will be issued FROM ANY STATION to ANY STATION on the HURUNLBLUFF SECTION (excepiing where the ordinary fare is less) from 18th December, 1902 to 2nd January, 1903, and will be available for return to 19th February, 1903. BY ORDER. Meetings INVERCARGILL LICENSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS are respectfully reminded of the meeting at th» Committee rooms (convened by circular) this afternoon at half past three o’clock >4’. REAM, Secretary AWARUA RIFLE VOLUNTEERS COMPANY ORDERS MEMBERS are notified that Class Firing commences on Range at 5 p.m. to-day Monday, 15th December. r ♦ GEO. ANDERSON, Captain INVERCARGILL STARR-BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY. £lOOO. A GENERAL meeting will be held in Y.M.C.A. Hall on Wednesday, 17th inst., at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of balloting 61st Appropriation and selling 62nd Appropriation in Group No. 1. In accordance with rules, members m<re than one fortnight in arrears do not participate in the above free loan. E. B. PILCHER, / Secretary. ■■■■■in .1 hit i n i hi.. rn.rin.nW TO BUILDERS TENDERS will be received at my office until Tuesday, the 23rd inst., for the erection of additions and alterations to old Schoolhouse, Bluff Plans, etc, at my office until 17th inst., after that date at Messrs Nichol Bros, Bluff. O. J. BRODRICK, Architect Crescent CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF SOUTHLAND. COMPETITORS are reminded that nominations for all cycling and running events close on Monday, 15th December. Acceptances and all other entries on the 27tji December. Jt’ - :n macgregor. Secretary. GRAND GUESSING COMPETITION A GOOD CHANCE TO WIN A Massey - Harris Bicycle FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYRES FOR NOTHING! v CONDITONS : The Christchurch Cycling Club offer a PRIZE of a Massey-Harris Bicycle, FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYRES, • To the person wild shall name FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PRIZE-TAKERS in the NEW ZEALAND WHEEL RACE Should there be more than one successful Guess, the Prize will- be given to the. person whose Coupon reaches the Secretary FIRST, in the event of Nobody sending the actual Placed Men, the Prize will be given to the One that is the nearest to the Final , Result. . New Zealand Wheel Race, £75 The Largest prize given in New Zealand. Lancaster Park. Anniversary Day, TUESDAY, IGth December. WHO WILL WIN? G. Sutherland (Christchurch) scratch, 11. Holland (Ashburton)-40 yards, H. Amos (Timaru) GO, R. J.. Cooke (Christchurch)7o, A. R. Barker (Christchurch)' 80, A. Huston (Christchurch), 95, F. Nattrass (Petone) 100, M. Brunette (Palmerston. North 120, John Connell (Geraldine) 120, G. Bradley (Wellington) 130, A. Watson (Christchurch) 140, J. Marriott (Wanganui) 150, J. Steel (Christchurch) 150, A. Steel (Christchurth) 150, F. W. Robertson (Christchurch) 150, W. 'E. Anderson (Kaiapoi) 160, J. T. Edwards (Dunedin) 160, James Connell (Geraldine) 160, T, Wigg(Temuka) 160, O. Wigg (Temuka) 160, C. A. Grant (Christchurch) 160, C. G. Jones (Christchurch) 170, D. J. Byrne (Timaru) 180, J. S. Barrow (Cheltenham) 180, V. Ritchie (Christchurch) 190, T. Campbell (Kaikoura) 190, E. J. Ritchie (Christchurch) 190, A. Birch (Christchurch) 200. J. Gordon (Ashburton) 200, F. Sutherland (Christchurch) 200, J. Cunnard (Temuka) 210, A. Rennie (Temuka) 210, H. Waldron (Christchurch) 220, J. W. McClintock .(Christchurch) 230, T. J. Ross (Kaiapoi) 230. Send for Coupon to Messrs G. W. WOODS and CO, Box 80, Invercargill. , J. E. Watson &Co JE. WATSON AND CO. have for private sale—- • One of the most up-to-date and complete threshing plants in Southland. The plant includes 8 horse Fowler Traction Engine (as good as new), 4ft Gin Clayton Threshing Mill, Andrews.and Beaven Chaffciftter, Bagger, Trucks, and all belting complete. There is one of the best runs of threshing in Southland given in with this plant. Full particulars on applies tion to J. E. Watson and Co.

I ALL SAINT’S CHURCH, GLADSTONE. ROSE CARNIVAL AND SALE OF WORK To be held .in the ZEALANDIA HALL, ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, DEC. 17th & 18th, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL ITEMS. BOXMAKING AND OTHER COMPETITIONS. LIBERAL PRIZES. GARRISON BAND WILL PLAY SELECTIONS EACH EVENING. The PROGRAMME of ROSE COMPETITIONS comprises OPEN CLASS, A JUVENILE CLASS, C AMATEUR CLASS, B and D DOMESTIC CLASS, E AS SPECIAL - ATTRACTIONS There are HANDSOME PRIZES for DECORATIVE AND DOMESTIC CLASSES. Desert Table Decorations, 6x4; Decorated Fan, floral ; Decorated Go-Cart, floral; Decorated Hat, floral ; Decorated Parasol, floral ; Buttonhole; Floral Designs ; Floral Cross ; Decorated Table. xr- . • o . Collection Home-made Ptstry ; Pound Cake ; Sponge Cake, i ictona Sandwich ; ■lwiss Roll ; Plate Scones, Plain, Oven and Girdle ; Home-made 41b Loaf; Home-made Sweets ; Plate Small Mixed Cakes. Extra 6d each for Classes A. B. and D. Entries free Classes C. and E. Domestic Exhibits to become property of Committee. Entries close with Secretary on MONDAY, 15th December. » . E. J. ROACH, Hon. Sec.

BABY likes IT l \w V \ U I / A 1 CUTICURA RESOLVENT b so pure, sweet, ind wholesome that all ages may take it with pleasure and benefit. Its mission is to cool and cleanse tho blood in eczema and other torturing, disfiguring humours, rashes, and irritations, while warm baths with CuTicuitA Soap cleanse the surface of crusts and scales, and gentle anointings with CtrricunA Ointment soothe and heal itching, burning skin. Sold everywhere. Foreicn depot.: F. Nkwbxrt.Loudon i L. Minr, Faris; R. Towns & Co.. Sydney. Pottsb Drug and Chkm. Corp., Sole Props.. Boston. U. 8. A

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Special Advertisement Column WANTED— A young woman or lad, country store, state wages required. “ Comfortable,” office of this paper. 'ITTANTED—Lad for kitchen, kitchen-maid, houseVV maids, generals, girls to assist, and two scutchers. Apply Mrs Holmes, Dee street. WANTED KNOWN — That Dewe’s Furniture Warehouse, Tay street, makes a specialty of Picture Framing, also Artists Materials, and Kauri Frames. WANTED KNOWN—That we are still selling Wardrobes, Hall Stands, Suites, etc, etc. At owest prices for cash. WANTED KNOWN—That we are selling Couches from 255, Wicker Chairs from 8s Gd, Tables from 3s 6d, Spring Mattresses from 255, at Dewe’s Furniture Warehouse, Tay street. NAETHING will touch yer auld mither’s herb like a Xmas Box o’ Hondai Lanka “ Cock o’ the North ” Tea. EVERY day this month Masters will make special reductions in Gents’ White Dress Shirts: see our 3s 3d quality. Masters’ 4s 3d White Dress Shirts usually sold at 5s Gd. All the latest patterns in Charley Aunt Coloured Shirts, just the thing for the holidays, usual price 5s Gd, Masters’ price 4s lid. FOR SALE —2 sections corner Nith and Earn streets, fronting east and north, separately or in one lot. R. J. Cumming, Athenamm Chambers, Esk street. OJ a’ the Teas I oft hae brewed, I loe the Honda- Lanky ; It soothes the stomack, cheers the hert, An’ mak’s a gledsome company. AS the Tailors are increasing their-prices it is worth your while before ordering a suit to be made to visit Master’s Bargain Store and try on their special make of Blue Melton Tweed suits, extra cut 42s 6d. We shall not be offended if you do not buy. If you require a new suit for Xmas, please give us a call. Master’s, Dee street. WANTED KNOWN-That Mrs Durham’s, Tay street, is the best and cheapest place In town or board and lodging. Good meals and good beds. GAS DISCOUNT DAY. GAS CONSUMERS are reminded that MONDAY, 15th December, will be the last Discount Day this month. No discount will be allowed off unpaid accounts after that date. WM. YOUNG, Town Clerk. Municipal Offices, 13th December, 1902 ■yrOTICE All debts due to James Aitken, Avenal - Bakery, must be made on or before the 20th December to J. M Brown and Son, Don street All accounts owing by Mr Aitken to be rendered on or before the 20th December DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. POR SALE~BY TENDER. THREE’ SACK CORNEILIUS ROLLER FLOUR MILL TENDERS are invited up till January 10th, 1903, for the purchase of the Riverton Steam Roller Flour and Oatmeal and Pearl Barley Mills. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars on application to TWEEDIE AND McLEAN. Public Trust Office Valvs of. Estates is the Office : OVER THREE MILLIONS STERLING. Capital and Interest guaranteed by the State. Further large reductions now made in costs of administration. The Fnblic Trust Office seeks to be merely self-supporting. Estates under Wilis or Intestacies when converted into cash and held for beneficiaries are credited with interest at highest rate, capitalised yearly, and are free of aU office charges. The Public Trustee can be appointed Executor of the Will or Codicil of any person. Advice ns to the making of Wills is given free of charge. The Public Trustee can be appointed Trustee i place of previously appointed Trustees or il place of persons who wish to be relieved of thou Trusteeship. The PUBLIC Trustee can be appointed Truitoi for Marriage Settlements, Money Trusts, Sinking Fuads, and other Trusts. The Public Trustee undertakes the Management of Property as Attorney or Agent. Tur Public Trustee administers Intestates' Estates, Lunatics’ Estates, mid Unclaimeo Lands. , The Public Trustee has Trust Funds for investment on Mortgage of First-class Freehold Seen titles at lowest current rate of interest. Libera terms for repayment.. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Wellington, Or to any of thi A.jtnlt of the PubHo Trustee the Colony, FOR INFORMATION RELATING 4 TO PATENTS AND TRADE MARKS APPLY ro HENRY HUGHES (Late Hughes, Rayward & Baldwin REGISTERED PATENT AGENTS AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, ESTABLISHED 1882. Agencies throughout the World SOUTHLAND BEPBESENTATIVB, C. s. LONGUET, SOLICITOR AND REGISTERED PATENT AGENT; ESK STREET, INVEROAR GILL.

Special Advertisement Column WANTED— A man for farm work, near town ; one that can milk preferred. Apply Times Office I7IOR SALE—A Handsome Residence, having two bay windows and verandah, 6 rooms, bath, scullery and wash-house, J acre, freehold, Eastern aspect, 12 minutes walk from P.O. R. J. Cumming, Athenaeum Chambers, Esk street. STEWART ISLAND. TO LET—Sea View House of four rooms, unfurnished, with all conveniences. Apply J. W. Watson, tailor, Esk street, Invercargill. UFFERERS from Diarrhcea should take Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy, say MoWilliam Bros, of Winton, if they want a quick ‘cure with no loss of time and followed by no bad results. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. EVERY 'day this month Masters will make special reductions in Men’s Hain-proof Overcoats, velvet collar, latest style, 21s; very nice grey Waterproof Coats, 26s 6d, Navy Blue extra long capes, all seams sewn and taped, usual price 50s, Masters price 37s (Id. QTILL They Come. The parents like them, the kJ Boys ask for them, and Masters sell them at 9s 9d. A bargain in Boys’ Suits that was never heard of before. Well-made Colonial Tweed Boys’ Suits, sizes from 7 to 13, for 9s 9d ; or if you are short of cash Masters will sell them for the next 3 weeks a good strong tweed boys’ Suit for 6s 9d. The shopkeepers in town say we give our goods away. Masters, t Dee street. ' WANTED— Visitors to the Show to know that Dewes Furniture Warehouse, Ta}' street, is still selling Furniture cheap for cash, good value, inspection invited. VITE ARE renowned for the value we give in gents W silk handkerchiefs. White, China, silk, initial handkerchiefs from 2s 9d. Gents’ broche silk handkerchiefs, very rich, from Is 6d. Gents’ Jap silk handerchiefs, embroidered mottoes, birthday greetings, etc. Gents’ Cambric handkerchiefs, 3 for Is. W. LEWIS & CO. NEW STYLES in gents’ hats are here, and plenty of them. We have style, shape, and price to suit everyone. Never be the last to lay aside the old hat. Change now; We have all the different kind of felts. Mens’ and boys’ straw hats from Is. W. LEWIS & CO. DO YOU want a comfortable cool shirt ? If so, come where you will have the best pick. Smart, new, and bright patterns in tennis shirts, from 3s lid. White dress shirt, linen cuffs and fronts, from 3s lid. Negligee shirts in blue, stripes, and checks, and other fancy print patterns. Better value than ever before shown. W. LEWIS & CO. SLEEPING GARMENTS*. Gents’ pyjamas or sleep ing suits, full sizes, well made and finished, Ceylon cloth, 6s Cd, 8s 6d, 10s 6d. A magnificent range of gents’ Derby ties, new patterns and designs, all at 9d, worth Is 3d. Special job gents’ ties, assorted colourings, 3 for Is. W. LEWIS &CO. BARGAINS in Men’s starched shirts; colored short fronts. Just the thing for the holidays. New patterns 4s 6d, worth 6s 9d. Men’s Oxford shirt 2sGd; straw hats, special reduction this month; in fact we will sell them at almost your own price. We are going to have some very hot weather shortly, therefore be prepared and buy a straw hat at Masters Bargain Store, Dee street. PAHIA— Mr Coleman’s excellent farm, GO acres, all conveniences, formerly bush land, house, washhouse and copper, brick floor, cow byre and paved cow yard, the whole a model homestead, for sale; owner moving North for family reasons. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, corner Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. DAIRY FARM, 214 acres, Seaward Downs, for sale subdivided : 40 acres ploughed, balance in grass 5-roomed house, stable and byre 14 bails. Dairy factory adjoins, 7 miles from Edendale, good road. Both price and terms most reasonable, as owner desires an early sale. Apply, R. J. Cumming, Athenaeum Chambers, Esk street. THE country people when they get to town make a bee line for Masters’ Bargain Store, because they know where they are best treated. Dark grey Tweed Chesterfield overcoats, set up shoulders, well made, good lining, 355, worth 42s ; blue Chesterfield overcoat", 265, worth'3ss. You can save about 25 per cent by buying your clothing and shirts at Masters’ Bargain Store, Dee street. HUMBER CYCLES IN ALL THE WORLD UNEQUALLED BY TEST “THE BEST. FJIO Bring these Favourite Mounts within the reach of all we have decided to Reduce the Cash Prices Ab follows: £ s. d Gent’s Beeston Humber Roadster .. 28 0 0 Lady’s Beeston Humber .. — 28 0 0 Gent’s Beeston Humber Road Racer .. 27 10 0 Lady’s First Grade Humber .. .. 24 10 0 Gent’s First Grade Humber Roadster .. 23 10 0 Gent’s First Grade Humber Road Racer 23 0 0 Lady’s Standard Humber .. .. 21 10 TERMS AS ARRANGED. rKENZIE AND ROACH, AGENTS, DEE STREET, INVERCARGILL.

Special CASH ADVERTISEMENTS of about 16 words are n serted in this column at the following rates One insertion, la; three insertions, 2s 6d; one week 4s. Standing advertisements as arranged. It MUST BE UNDERSTOOD that odvertisemente sent by letter WITHOUT CASH, or handed in TO BE BOOKED, will be charged double these rates * BROS, holiday show is now com--J plete, both upstairs and down. Our counters are crying out for people to come and lighten the the weight, and carry away Toys, Fancy Goods, Xmas Cards, and all kinds of novelties. Larger stock and more choice goods than ever, and the prices—Oh dear, how cheap. Ekensteen Bros, and Co. T* TANTED -An experienced pantrymaid and tv waitress. Apply at once to Deschler’s Hotel. DON street Sunday School Concert postponed until Thursday next. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, first of the season, at Okikinga Tea Rooms, Crescent. TO LET—Marine residence (whole or part), near Ocean Beach. Also 6,5, 4, and 3 roomed cottages, Bluff. Fall particulars from C. W. Brown, Esk street ; C. E. Johnston, Ocean Beach. FOR SALE—IO working bullocks, with bars, yokes* and chains. Apply J. Hensley, Esk street. ■VW/’ANTED—A blacksmith, must be a good shoer. T V Apply Blacksmith, P.O. Box 22, Invercargill. LOST near Albion Hotel on Saturday, a purse containing a pound note and silver. Finder please return to Times office. FOR SALE-Fann of 200 acres, subdivided,s-roomed house, stable, cowbyre, e .c, 9 mile from town, good road. Apply R. J. Cumming, Land and Estate Agent, Athemeum Chambers, Esk street. COME and see the Hymalayan Dwarf at the Rose Carnival. Funniest thing on earth. ANTED—Everybody to win a prize at the Rose V T Carnival Coinpetitions. MR C. S. Longuet’s splendid collection of Pot Plants for sale at the Rose Carnival. Simply given away. MOST eligible opening—profitable country store, with Post and Telegraph office ; freehold property. Freehold £250, stock can be reduced to £390. For prompt sale, owner having purchased a large farm. W. B. Scandrett, # Land Agent, corner Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. TO LET—In Clyde street, eight-roomed house now occupied by Mr A. J. Mouredie. Half-acre and very convenience. Apply to MrMcCredie. TO let for one year, furnished residence of 8 rooms with all conveniences; 1 acre, garden, lawn, and orchard in full bearing; or to sell al a reasonable price. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, corner Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. RIVERTON— Freehold, main street, 22 x 165, with store, 22 x 60. This property is for prompt sale, cheap. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent, corner Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. CIOMFORTABLE 5 roomed verandah house, / with J acre freehold, stable, good garden, all in excellent order, for prompt sale. Price, £265. W. B. Scandrett, Land and Estate Agent, corner Dee nd Esk streets, Invercargill. A FULL, complete, and up-to-date stock of everything in the cycle line is kept by R. MURIE, PRINCE OF WALES BUILDINGS, Dee Street. Rambler, Swift, and Phoenix Bicycles. rpENNIS Shirts for the holidays, white and coloured i silk stripe Shirts 3s Gd ; all the latest in Ties and Collars. Masters’is the recognised shop to buy Running Pants and Singlets, Racing Suits, white and coloured Sweaters—all prices. Did you see .Masters' Sweaters at 4s Gd, worth Us Cd, only a few left. Odd vests 5s 9d, odd Knickers, saddle tweed, 4s 9d. Masters’ Bargain Store, Dee street. WANTED everyone in need of Artists’ Material or Frames, etc., for Carving to call in and inspeot DEWE’S stock, Tay street. SUITE of three offices on ground floor in prominen position to let. W. B. Scandrett, Land Agent corner Dee and Esk streets, Invercargill. BARGAINS in Men’s Underclothing.—ln such a changeable climate like ours Men must have Good Underclothing, and the cheaper they can buy it the better. This is a line that Masters shines in. Light woollen pants, worth 3s 9d ; light Woollen shirts, 2s Cd worth 3s Gd; merino pants 2s 3d. worth 3s; merino shirts 2s 3d, worth 3s. All the best makes slightly over cost. Masters’ Bargain Store; Dee Street., WANTED PARTNER WITH £5OO OR OVER IN A GOOD GENERAL BUSINESS WITH GOOD PROFITS TURNOVER, £60)0 PER ANNUM Apply, “ GENERAL MERCHANT,” Southland Times Office TO LET—For a short term, a 6-roomed house, 5 rooms furnished, piano. Full particulars on application. 11. J. Cumming, Athenieum Chambers, Esk Street. mn . THEnowNo9at2 TIGER TEA lb THE continual wet weather will have a tendency to make money scarce. Therefore spend what you have to the best advantage and buy your suits at Masters’ Bargain Store. Men’s strong Tweed stylish suit, padded shoulders, neat cut, well made, 25s 9d, worth 325. Masters can give you a dandy Mosgiel suit, fit like tailor made, good pattern Tweed, 37s 6’d. Masters, Dee street. TO LET - 9-roomed residence in Leet street, at pre sent occupied by J. W. Wilkin, Esq. Chas. H oberts, Architect, 53 Esk street. & CHRISTMAS |g SHOPPING. You may not have decided what you shall have for your Christmas dinner, but on one point you never waver : as to the best place to buy your Boots and Shoes, viz. : Simon’s Cash Boot Store, Dee street. s. D. Ladies’Tan Lace Shoes ... ... 311 Ladies’ Glacie Walking Shoes, 4s lid, 6 6 Ladies’ Tan Boots ... ... 10 6 Mens’Tan Boots ... ••• 12 6 Infants’Coloured Shoes ... ... 13 Girls’ Canvas Shoes, 7to 13 ... 211 Infants’White Kid Shoes ... 111 Mens’Leather Shoes ... ... 6 6 XITHILE moat shopkeepers are growling nbou VV business being (lull, Masters is still rushed the reason is that we sell so much cheaper than al other shops. Try Masters’ 3s 6d Tweed Shirts.

Rich Red Blood Means health and happiness. If the blooc Is impure or impoverished, from any cause, lb cannot possibly nourish the system pro perly. HALL'S TONE TOiSIC. Supplies the rich red corpuscles to the bloc:’ that makes one feel well, ft gives etreng't to the nerve system, strengthens the muscle' and improves the condition of all the organs. All Chemists and Stores, 2a od.

£25 IN CASH BONUSES. TO further popularise the famous KOZIE TEA Messrs W. Scoular and Co., the proprietors, propose curtailing their advertising expenses y £25 each half year, and distributing the amount cash bonuses amongst the consumers of KOZIE EA in the following manner £lO to the consumer who returns coupons repre senting the largest quantity of KOZIE TEA. £5 to the one returning the second greatest quantity. £3 to the third highest, £2 to the fourth, £1 to the fifth, 10s each to the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth, and os each to the next eight Highest. Any coupon not eent in for the first distribution which will close on the 31st Hay, 1003, may be saved and sent in for the next or any subsequent distribution. KOZIE TEA is packed in four grades, and sold at Is (id, Is od, 2s, and 2s 6d, so that these fine teas, and the chance of a handsome bonus is within the reach of all. A coupon will be placed in each packet and tin of KOZIE TEA. All coupons are plainly marked so that there will be no contusion in arriving at the number of pounds of Tea represented. Coupons to take part in the first distribution, must be sent in to W. Scoular and Co., with senders name and number of coupons marked plainly on package b the 3tst May, 1903. A list of successful competitors will be published in the daily papers as.soon as the count up is concluded DON’T MISS one of our special purchase Colonia! Tweed suits at 22s od. Undoubtedly the best value ever offered in the city. Every night will be chilly hye-and-bye and any day may be rainy now and then. A cravanette, a rainproof, light weight overcoat keeps you warm and keeps you dry, in grey, black, and fawn. W. LEWIS & CO. TTMBRELLAS for men. It is well to always lay something aside for a rainy day, .eyen if it is only an umbrella. We have in addition to our ordinary stock received a very choice lot for our Xmas trade for presentation, etc., prices 6s td, 8s 6d, 10s Od, 13s 6d. W. LEWIS & CO. RAINPROOF COATS and cloaks for ladies. The unexpected increase in the popularity of ladies rainproof coats and cloaks took many retailers by surprise, and has kept the manufacturer busy, perfectly logical though. What better garment couki be devised for out-door wear for this treacherous climate than a rainproot coat; The new styles are particularly smart, a special feature being the new cuff and collar. W. LEWIS & CO. LITTLE CHILDRENS’ silk dress, beautifully trimmed, lace insertion, 7s lid. Childrens sailor serge dresses, very neat and durable, is lid. Childrens’ pinafores, lace and embroidery, trimmed and tucked, Is (kl. Another shipment of children’s silk hats and bonnets, a sight worth seeing; also some new creations in river hats, m muslin and silk. W. LEWIS & CO. AN Ideal Christmas Present is a box of M'Kenzie’s “ Cock o’ the North ” Hondai Lanka Tea, packed in Ceylon. HURRY UP I Christmas cheer is incomplete without that unsurpassed beverage “ Cock o’ the North ” on the table. WANTED— Wait!ess and pantrymaid, leading hotel, Queenstown; ploughman, cooks, generals, and useful girls. Apply sharp, Mrs Holmes AS the Tailors are increasing their prices it is worth your while before ordering a suit to be made to visit Masters Bargrin Store and try on their special make of Blue Mellon Tweed suits, extra cut, 42s 6d. We shall not be offended if you do not buy. f you require a new suit for Xmas,,please give us a all. Masters, Dee street. DAIRY FARM, near town, for sale; 97 acres, divided into 6 paddocks, 20 acres scrub, balance cultivated; 6 room house, stable, cowbyre for 12 cows, milk run of 80 quarts daily. A capital opening for person with a few hundred pounds. W. B. Scandrett Land Agent, corner Dee and Esk streets, Invert argil FOR SALE, 4-roomed verandah house, wash-home, and workshop, within 15 minutes from Post Office : a bargain. J. Wilson, Land and Estate Aent, Es# street. MONEY TO LEND in any sums on approved securities at lowest rates MACAMBTER BROS.. Solicitor®, Eek street

FOR DUST OR RAIN. — , Just Opened, a Case of LADIES’ WATERPROOFS and CRAVENETTED GOODS from a celebrated English maker, which we consider the best value we have handled. The shapes are of course the newest.. Whether it rains or it dusteth call and see them; they are good for either emergency. THOMSON & BEATTIE NOW SHOWINGNEW LACE CURTAINS I NEW LACE CURTAINS NEW LACE CURTAINS | NEW LACE CURTAINS From 2s lid to 30s. NEW DESIGNS IN LINOLEUMS LINOLEUMS LINOLEUMS LINOLEUMS AND PASSAGE CLOTHS PASSAGE CLOTHS BRUSSELS, BALMORAL AND TAPESTRY CARPET SQUARES , CARPET SQUARES IN THE LATEST COLOURINGS LATEST COLOURINGS ALSO, Novelties in Linen and Lace, Tray and Sideboard Cloths. HBBERT, HAYNES I CO,, DIRECT IMPORTERS TAY STREET, INVERCARGILL.

A SEVERE SPRAIN usually disables the injured person tor three or four weeks. Cures have often been effected in less than one week by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Halm. This liniment has great healing powers. One application gives relief. Try it. McWilliain Bros.. Winton, sell it. FOR SALE—6-roomed verandah House, bath-room wash-house and boiler, coal-shed. Within 20 minutes of Post Office, freehold, a bargain, ONLY £2BO. J. Wilson, Land and Estate Agent, Esk street FOR SALE —6-roomed House, bath room with shower, wash-house, loose-box, coach-house, coal-house; freehold, cheap, £320. J. Wilson, Land and Estate Agent, Esk street. BARGAINS in saddle pants at 8s 3d, worth 10s Cd extra strong saddle pants lis 9d, honestly worth ‘3s9d; odd tweed pants 9s 9d, worth 12s 6d; odd coats, pants, and vests; Cardigan vests 3s 9d, worth 6s 9d ; Denin Overalls 3s 9d, usual price 4s 6d ; shaped overalls, extra strong, made like ordinary pants, 4s lid ; beaver pants 6s 9d, usual price 8s 6d ; moles 5s 9d, worth 6s (id ; at Masters' Bargain Store.

NESS & COMPANY’S NON-POISONOUS LIQUID SHEEP DIP. EIGHT GOLD MEDALS. HIGHEST AWARD WORLD’S FAIR, CHICAGO. SAMPLE TESTIMONIAL : Centre Bush, Winton, New Zealand. May 22nd. 1899. Dear Sirs,—We have used Messrs Ness and Co.’s Non-Poisonous Dip for the last five years, and find that it gives every satisfaction. We find (t is the best out of several Dips we have tried, and it is also the easiest to mix.—Yours faithfully, TRUSTEES IN ESTATE OF LATE JOHN SHAND Per J. D. SHAND. INVERCARGILL AGENTS: H. L. TAPLEY & CO., 36 ESK STREET. (Opposite Southland Times Office.) Chief Agents for Otago— STRONACH BROS & MORRIS, DUNEDIN. Works and Offices: Darlington, England. THERE’S nae juggery-packerry aboot Hondy Lanky tea, its’aahonest as—yersel.ll .

ROVER CYCLES. THE first Safety Bicycle invented, A.D. 1885. Still unequalled for durability and quality, A.D 1902. LADIES’ ROVERS. Awarded the Gold Medal at Earle’s Court, London, 1902. RALEIGH CYCLES The best is the cheapest in the end. In the RALEIGH you have the finest cycle that the inventive skill of man can produce. Raleigh Free. Wheel at Will. MONOPOLE CYCLES Sound cycles that never wear out. IMPERIAL CYCLES. America's Highest Grade, Lady’s or Gente’, £l6 com plete. Easy Terms. REPAIRS, TYRES, ACCESSORIES. Anchor Sewing Machines P. H. VICKERY, DEE STREET. WANTED KNOWN-That DEWE’S, Tay street, W Furnishing Warehouse has an up-to-date stock everything n ceded to furnisj) your home.

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