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Southland Times, Issue 19228, 15 December 1903, Page 3

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co HEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGE JY CO. -WOOI. SALES. ; Bth JANUARY; 9th FEBRUARY, 1904. ' f^» CAREFUL ATTENTION GIVEN TO EVERY CONSIGNMENT. «^ CONSIGN YOUR WOOL"LOAN AND MERCANTILE" Invercargill.

The old favourite of the HIGHLAND SOOTS. WHO ARE BETTER JUDGES ? MOFFETT & CO., Invercargill.

Amusements. Pioneer of Southland Lodge 1.0.0. F. 25th Anniversary GRAND CONVERSAZIONK, Zealandia Hall, TUESDAY, loth DECEMBER at 7.30 p.m Part I. Chairman's Remarks N. G. Bro. W Donaldson 1. Overture—" Excelsior" Orchestra 2. Song-—" Dear Heart" Mr 9 Blue 3. Sonp-" Riderless Steed " Mr J E Taylor 4. Recitation—" Lasca"(Pupe7/) Mr J. B. Webb T>. Song— " Tbe pretty Zingari'lla" Mrs Robs 6. Trio " Red Crosa Knight" (Millard) Mrs .1 McCurdy, Misa Richards and Mr Hensley 7. Song— "Sunshine and Rain" Miss Macloskey 5. Address Grand Lodge Secretary 9. Song—" Bid me to Love" Mr J.L. Kingbland 10 - "All in the Hush of Twilight" -Miss Dryden 11. Song -(Comic) "The Motor Car" Mr C. R. Andrewe Interval for refreshments. Seletion by Orchestra PART II 1 Overture— " Sunrise" Orchestra 2. Song -''The Song of Araby" Mr A R Thomson 3. Song—" Robin Adair" Miss Macloskey 4. Recitation— "The Soldier's Pardon" Mr J. McGregor 5. Song (comic) " Awful Little Scrub" Mr C. R. Andrews G. Song—" Down the Vale" Miss Lumsden .". Song — "Venetia' Mrs Blue 8. Song—" Once Again" (Sullivan) Mrs Ross 9. Song— " A Garden Asleep" MrJ L Kingsland 10. Legerdemain A. McLean 11. Overture— "Bride Elect" Conductor, Mr J. Hensley ; accompanists, Mr 3 Blue and Mr L. Cusworth; conductor of orchestra, Mr R A Edwards. TICKETS Is. Late car and busses to^suburbs O.W. WOODS, Secrotary W.DONALDSON, N K\. INVERCARGILL AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. A TOURNAMENT will bo held in the Baths on ! Tuesday (TO-DAY), tho lOCh insC, commencing | at 7. .30 p.m. ] The following are the events, open to nil members of the club :— 100 Yards Senior Handicap 10 Ynrdi Junior Handicap 20 Yards under \l Handicap 40 Yarda.Ladies' Handicap Exhibition of Diving and Polo Match. R. M. JOHNSON, Secretary. 2JEALANDIA HALL, INVERCARGILL MUSICAL UNION. Kindly assisted by the Combined Choirs. oratorio Festival. (Under the direction of Mr Chas. Gray) THURSDAY, 17th DECEMBER, ICO3. HAYDN'S "CREATIOK." (Last Concert of present Season). FRIDAY, 18th DECEMBER, 1903. HANDEL'S "MESSIAH," IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE UNION. Full Band and Chorus of over lf.o performers. PRINCIPALS : Soprano .. .. .. Miaa Amy Murphy Contralto . . . . . . Mrs F. Scandrett Tenore .. Mr E. B. McKay, Mr A.S. Cookson, Mr A. 11. Thompson Bass . . . . . . Mr J. E. Taylor j Leader of Orchestra . . . . Mr W. Ferguson Solo Cornet Obligato .. .. MrJ. Glennic Fianiste ..— .. .. Mre B. B. McKay PRICE3— 3s. 28, Is. Box plan, Dresden, open to honorary membera for j "Creation" concert on Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th, and for non-subscribers from Wednesday, f 1 Box plan for " Messiah " (benefit concert) open to all from Monday, 14th inst. Late Cars after performances. Tickets from memhers, ana Lillicrap's, Wesney's, Begins and a. Ferguson's. GEO. BLACK, Hon. Sec. I DEO to notify the public generally that, having bought Mr 11. Maalcn's Furniture Van, I am prepared to remove furniture, etc., on shorf-st notice. Orders left with Messis Mclntosh aod Jopp, Spey Htreet, or G. B. Brown, grocer, Deveron street, or at my residence, McMaster street, East Invercargill, will receive prompt attention. Charges reasonable. ALEX. CAUNAHAN, MoMastcrdtreet SeGEOROE JAMS.— Made froai choicest fnilt superior to all others. Once ml alw^ysused

Speciat Advertisement Qplumct BEFORE buying a Hat see Masters' stock of all tho very latest shapes and styles in Hard and Dr Jims. See the people rushing in crowds to corner of Dec .md Don streets to buy a is Gd Panama straw hat Masters' HEADY MONEY DOMIGAN has a (irst-class line of Men's Blue Vicuna Suits at 10s. STYLE and Finish GUARANTEED. fi' HE key to success in life is a gooddigostion £ Secure this by using TIGER BLEND TEAS They are composed only of the Finest Growths, and are guaranteed free from adulteration. Ofrs/»D will buy a very stylish Twee dSu &t) O Bpecial cut, fit. better than some tfiilo made or chart suits-extra strong Colonial Tweed stout lining, pockets sewn in with thread, buttons ewn on with silk One of the greatest Bargains ever ered by Masters' or any other shop POTATOES, onions, chaff, oatsta.fowls 1 wheat & at Bmyth'B, Tay and Dee Btree PRICE & BULLEID'S VAST DRAPERY STORES, IN TAY STREET Splendid Stock Gloves for the HOLIDAYS. Thousands of pairs Lace Gloves, black, white, grey Od, !)d, Is per pair. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. White, Black, Navy Gossomers and Spot Veilings, Cd, Od, Is, Is 3d, Is Gd— tndless variety. PRICE & BULLEID'S VAST DRAPERY STORES WILL BE ONE PANORAMA OF NOVEL.T ES DURING THE HOLIDAYS. SPECIAL GRAND fc-HOW TO-MORROW. LOVELY STOCK COLLARETTES, Ib, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2s Ud. VIETAL BELTS ALL THE RAGE, from Od tc ">s 6d. FOR THE JHOLIDAYS. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF Voille Canvas and Poplin Costume Skirts ALSO, Serge and Cloth Costume Skirts, 8s Cd, 10s 6d, 12s (id 1 15s C>d— Perfect fit and well made Holland and Crash Coats all the rage, 12a Cd, 10s 6d, 21s Gd. BEST VALUE AND VARIETY AT Price and Bulieid s, TAY STREET. Inspect our Xmas Presents AT PgtOE & JULLEiD'S T UST arrived by Mail .Steamer— Splendi 1 Variety SILK, PLUSH AND SATIN COSIES, Is lid, -2s 6d, :ia Gd, 4s (Jd, us Od, 6s 6d, 8s 6d 10s Od Also, grand variety BEAUTIFUL CHAIR AND SOFA CUSHION'S, In endless variety- 3a Qd, 43 Cd, 5s Gd up to 12s Cd OX SHOW IN OUR CARPET DEPARTMENT. JTST ARRIVED— ONE CASE LINiCN TABL,K CENTRES— Is Ud, 2a 6d, 3s 6d, 4a Cd. TRAY CLOTHS— Is (id, Is Ud 2* Gil. 3s Gi DUCHESS SETS, 2a 6d, 3a M. PREtTY DOYLIES, 3d, 4d, (id each. NIGHT DRESS BAGS, Is Gd, Is Ud, is (id, Aud other Lineß now displayed in our Carpet Depart" rnent Largest Selection Ever Shown. PRICE & BULL&ID, EVIBLLINERY FOR THE HOLIDAYSQPECIAL ATTENTION IN <>UR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Beautiful Selection Floral Hats. Pretty Children'^ Millinery. Smart up-to-date Toques and Bonnets. Always something fresh to be seenjin our LADIES' .JACKET AND UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. INSPECTION INVITED. PRICE & BULLKID, K /IS WILL buy a very superior fancy serse suit it)\r douhle-bre-uitcd, cut in tbe very latest Lon don fashion, tit better than the ordinary tailor-made guaranteed to keep the ehapc nnd wear well. These suits are good enough for anyone. Made specially for the coining holiday Beason. Obtainable only at Masters' IF you require your Bicycle repaired promptly ring up Telephone 2!>3. «. W. WOODS & CO TIGER BLEND TEA.S The very highest qnality at moderate prices. SEVERAL Sums of money, from £SOO upwards waiting investment. T. F. MACDONALD, rvey's Buildings, Esk street. SHEEP Farmers should all use MacVintosh's A lO septio, 2s Gd bottle. Oao. I. Vloffett.-h n ONE glance will convince you that Masters' regular Prices are very much below many of the so-called cheap sales. .Masters' is the Cheapest Shop for Menu Working Pants. They have a grand Tweed pant at 10s (Id, worth 12s ad every time. See this lino in window mjiyth & CO, Tay and Dee streets are cash buye O Of prime dairy fed pigs Meetings INVERCARGILL MUSICAL UNION ORATORIO FESTIVAL. TT< IN A L REHEARSAL ARRANGEMEN TS :— Tuesday, 7.30 sharp do Solon and orchestra Wednesday Afternoon, 3 p.m, Zealandia Hall— Solosand orchestra Wednesday Night, 7.30 sharp, Zealandia Hall— Full final for choirs and orchestra BOROUGH OF INVfiHCABGILL. " THE NOXIOUS WEEDS ACT, 1000' NOTICE ia hereby given that every- owner of land within the Borough of Invercargill on which any noxious weeds, tmch as Ragweed, Docks, Thistles, Broom or (iorso are now growing must be cut down acd destroyed within seven days from date hereof. Legal proceedings shall be taken against any person neglecting to comply with this notice. WM YOUNG, Town Clerk Invercargill, l;!th December, 19<XJ. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD 1 FOR MARCH WOOL SALES. s.s. waTmate, 6010 TONS REGISTER. THE above fine Btearnsr will load at Bluff on the °7th December, and be despatched from i, Port 0 miners for London.direct on sth January, 1901. Lowest current rates freight. For space, &c. apply to THE NEW ZEALAND BIHPPINO COM PAS V. EsVt htreet. WIRA CYCLE WORKS, TAY STREET. ROYAL ENFIiLD CYCLES. WIRA CYCLES. RALEIGH CYCLES. ROVER CYCLES. RALEIGH GAZELLE CYCLES. We repair all makes of cycles RePctlXSi — re- enamel or plate them. Tyres all prices, all makes. LAMPS, L'KLLS, iic. WIRA CYCLE WORKS, TAY BTREET.

London Markets «, — r«r United I'rcss Association. By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. LONHOV. Pit. M. Mirttcm and lamb, all sorts, unchanged ltecf, V/.. ox, foros, 12 7-1 (">ths. ami Kivor J'latc fores U.'d. hinds unchanged. Australian Markets. O — Per United Press Association. By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. SYDNEY, lipo. 11. Kixviv.'cl IVc M. '.» ">'.) i> in. At Homebush to-duy sheep vvpiv in snort' supply, anil almost all merinos. Trices showed n decided improveim-iit \ dozen crossbred withers brought lUs Od. owes I.'js f'd. Cattle wore in over supply and easier. Rest Hul locks L I1 ' ' Ids — exira X.'\ 1 ss. good £'.• P's. lies! • ■ows Ju7 ins— extra .Ci» .">*. good C 7 Host beef -Is Gd per lOOlb. Wool Sales « Por United Press Association. I!y Klectnc Telegraph. — Copyright. SYUNKY. IV. 1 I Ihe wool sales opened linn at la 1 -' " eek'« closing Il'\ i-Is . CuUipellUOll Ibrisk und well (iistribuU-d. BLOOD HUMOURS Skin Humours, Scalp Humours, Hair Humours, Whether Simple Scrofulous or Hereditary Speedily Cured by Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills. Complete Treatment tor All Kinds of Humours. In the treatment of torturing, disfiguring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimply, blotchy and scrofulous humours of the i skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair, Cuticura Soap ?< Ointment and Pills have been wonderfully successful. Even the most obstinate of constitutional hu- j raourp, such as bad blood, scrofula, inherited and contagious humours, with loss of hair, glandular swellings, ulcerou patches in the throat and mouth, sore eyes, copper-coloured blotches, as well as boils, carbuncles, scurvy, sties, ulcers and sores arising from an impure or impoverished condition of the blood, yield to the Cuticura Treatment, when all other remedies fail. And greater still, if possible, is the wonderful recoid of cures of torturing, disfiguring humours among infants and children. The suffering which Cuticura Remedies have alleviated among the young, and the comfort they have afforded worn-out and worried parents, have led to their adoption in countless homes as priceless curatives for the skin and blood. Infantile and birth humours, milk crust, scalled head, eczema, rashes and every form of itching, scaly, pimply skin and scalp humours, with loss of hair, of infancy and childhood, are speedily, permanently and economically cured when all other remedies suitable for children, and even the best physicians, fail. Cutieiirn Resolvent, Hqnid and in the form of Chocolate Coatod Pills, Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soip ure told throughout the world. Depots; I.om]on, 27 Charterhouse Sii.i Far!*, 5 Hue de la Fail; Australia, H. Townn A Co , Sydney! Boston. 137 C'olurabni Aye. Potter Drug a Chemical Corp., Hole Proprittor». 03- Send toi " Too Great Humour Cure." ONE glance will convince you that Masters' Regu lar Prices are very much be.'ow many of the socalled cheap Bales. Maatere' is the Cheapeat Shop for Men's Working I'ants. They have a ktrikl Tweprl pant at 10s 6d, worth 12s 3d every time. See this line window NEW FBUIT, just landed — New Currants, machine dressed, 4<3 per lb ; 1-arge New llaisins, only 5d per Ib : New Sultana kaieina, 6d per lb.— lt. MEREDITH, Tay strict V EW POTATOES and Green Peas, freah and good, '^ are to be obtained from It. MEREDITH, Tay street FOR SALE— A good building site, J acre, in Clyde street. Apply U. J. Cumraing, agent, Esk street THE POST OFFICE IS OPPOSITE N. J. KEANES NEWS AGENCY, HAIRDRESSIXG AlsD TOBAC CONIST BUSINESS. Pipes A Large and Fine Assortment of Pipes now Opening up — Silver-mounted in caaea, GB D, Loewe and Co. B b B'a ; a really fine assortment. Books Cheap Novels, Od each— Undor the Great Seal, A Welsh Singer. No Intentions. All New; a large assortment on hand NAT GOULD'S BOOKS a specialty. Xmas Numbers Auckland Weekly News ) Splendidly illustrated in Weekly Press / plates to suit the season Cricket Cricket Material selected for clubs at reasonable ratei . Hats oiled and prepared ready for use. Having had a lari,-e experience in the (.ridket field I am sure 1 can give clubs every satisfaction in the selection ol Ibeir material. Note the Address— N. J. KEANE ALBION BUILDINGS, DEE STREET, INVERCARUILL. LAST THREE DAYS OF SALE. aAVING SOLD most of the Lines advertised Laat Week we OFFER these Special Lines For Three Days Only 48 Child's Patent Ankle straps . . ■■ is 6d 10 Youths' Strong iialmorals, 1-5 .. .03 lid 30 Ladies' Tan 2 liar Shoes . . Ds (3d U Gents' Button Boots, utually 1m (id, now 1-s Cd 13 Men's Nailed Balmorals .. .. Ca lid 21 Child's Tan Lace Boots .. .. Is lid SANDALS. RUNNING SHOES ?2| SIMON'S \ fit BOOT SALE> \ ** DEK STUEEI P. H. VICKERY ROVER J3YCLES. ROVER ROAD RACEES Weight 2Mb ROVEE FREE WHEELS Ladies' Rovers LADIES' ROVERS- Queen ol English Cycles RALEIGH" CYCLES. RALEIGH FREE WHEELS Raleigh Gazelles, £18. REPAIRS." TYRES. KYKRYUirSG KOK OVC'LKS DEE STREET,

i special Advertisement Column JILI.ICKAP & CO opt-n till 9 each evening till after J Christmas Eve. A large show of seasonable poods specially imported from England and the Continent. WANTED— Waitress for Club Hotel, Bluff, and housemaid for gentleman's private family (town). Apply Mra Holmes, Dee street. WANTED for flaxmill, classer 25s per weok and found ; punter, £1 per week and found ; hotel portor, waitresses, housemaids (hotels and private), ploughman, and lads. Apply Mrs Holmes, Dee street * 6 CU'EAKtbe truth and ahame the " oppoaiO tion man. Hondai-'Lanka Pure Ceylon Tea is unsurpaesed. BOARD and residence wanted in private family for elderly .man, moderate. A.Z. Timks office. t'l/'HEN the public get tired of trashy blends, they T t settle down to Cocko' the North Pure Ceylon (v Stewart Island tourists. For sale, cheap— Two 11 xl 2 tencs, almost new. At present stored it the Island. Apply this office. LOST in Tay Street on Saturday night, a gold heart locket. Reward at Ti.mbs Office BUY your new fruit and Xmas requirements from .1. BJ. Baxter, who gives best value for ready nonoy ■ KAS<">NAIH.X < Jooils at loweat prices at J. S. O Baxter's WHAT about grannie's Xmas box V Jist gie her n wee kistie o' Hondai-hankaTea; that'll please. OLACKSMITH'S Shop and Tools, etc, To Let i 3 Cheap. Apply to O Raniage, Centre Bush. iriGER BLEND TEAS. The real luxury of the day. Obtainable everywhere. MONEY to leud upon freehold security at lowest current rates ot interest. R J Cumtning, Land and Kstate agent, Atheuiuum Buildings, Esk street. SOUTHLAND BOYS' AND GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOLS A PPLICATIONS for free education in the abovt A. Schools muat be aent to tht undersijrned nc! later than 31st inst, in older to enablo the Board, ii possible, to make arrangements. The qualifications are : Thut the pupils bave passeo the Sixth Standard in a primary school, and will no. be over 14 years of nfc'e on 31st December inßt CHARLES ROUT, Secretary High Schools Board TIGER BLEND TEAS Years of trial have proved Tiger Blends to bo after all the best. rr\O those repleninhing the home for Xmas we would X say, " Please give us a call." Cutlery, crocker ) pii-tures, wall texts and everything necebsary cliea^ tit Gordon Brown and Co's, Tay btreet, Invercargill f~\ IF ye gpeir for GocV the Kortb HondaiLanka \X Tea, dmna be smwlduinless an' tak' onylhing e'se! YOU will get your orders pi omptly attended to it J S Baxters. VACANCY for two boarders in a private family, centrally situated, every convenience, lor address apply Timks office. FOR SALE fVNE Screw-cutting fooL~ATHE, 3-inch cut, complete. Also Lady's Safety Bicycle, nearly new. ON VIEW Wm, Sandilands, gunsmith; kelvin street, near tay street. OilYTll & CO, Dee and Tay streets, are cash buje« k5 of mime naiiv lea i>itfa TIGER TEAS Standard of excellence. Takes precedence of all others. Vris.ITUUS TO THE SHOW-CaU on Thoa. Roc-he for Watches, N.Z. Greenstone, Gold and biher Jewellery. Uenuine Reduction*. Hibernian Hotel lSuilding3, Dee street. THE Tea ye dinna need tae lee about is HondaiLmka. It's ayeguid ! DIRECT FROM LONDON OUR XIV3AS SHIPMENT OF Leather & Fancy Goods, Electroplateware, Inkstands, Etc OUR windows are not suitable for the display of all clauses of goods stocked by us, so we invite you to step into our Establishment, where you will be well served WE GUARANTEE GOOD VALUE. GORtiON BROWN & CO., TAY AND KELVIN STREhTS, INV&ROARGILL. IpOR a reai niae Xmas present secure a lolb chest of the O> ton HondaiLanka Tea. BEST Groceries at .lowest prices at Smyth's, Taj and Dee streets TIGER TEAS Standard of excellence. Takes precedence of all others. LOYL'Ri Of Fine Hich Akaroa Clicebc. and Prime OUltun Should call on K. McUKUIXH, 'lay dtreet, who has a large stock of ihc tiueat <|u»lky. ST. GEOKGK Potted and Preserved Aleatu nud Table Delicacies aro delicious. Once ueed always used AT LEWIS'— II J'ou canuot gut youi dress made for tho holidays wo cu'i lit you with a beuutiful llaked tweed tttilor-mado coat and skirt, " fashion's latest," 2\)s Ocl. AT LEWIS'— We havo just opened up a beautiful selection of children's silk hats and bonnets from is lid. children's sun liata anil bonnutM, exclusive ahupen, all button crowns, from Is, also now lawn uml Holland washing hats, button crowns, 3s lid. AT LEWlS'— .Ladies have no need to worry about the dressmaker as wo can tit, you with a pretty Holland or crash costume, ready to wear, irom 15s (3d ; an idoal costume lor tho show, tho road, tho river, tho seaside, the hot weather ; well made and beautifully trimmed. 4 T LEWlS'— They have just opened A another lot of Holland and crash hac coats and coatees. So many designs and styles t-Uit wo can lit und suit everyone ; prices 13s 6d, lis Od, 2'Za Gd. AT LEWlS'— There is un increasing demand for their Albums of Now Zealand scenery. It is only necessary to see them to understand how ileli^htea unyone in the Old Country would be to receive this characteristically New Zealand production ; 3G viesvs for Is. AT LEWlS'—They are showing Borne creations in children's wear which will be a revelation to most mothers. Dainty washing silk dresses, open laco fronts, tucked ■ and embroidered, from 8a Od ; mercerised lawn and nainsook, dresses and pinafores, richly and beautifully trimmed, laco and embroidery, from 2a lid. T~TeWIS'— For the holiday. They have a large assortment of picnic hats in straw and rush, Irom 3d each' Also the new mushroom shapes in white and speckled utraw, from la each. T~~TkWIS'— They are showing tho larßest. and best assortment ol ladies' sunshades and umbrellas in the trade. Special attention and caro has been exercised in the auality and linish and the handles leave nothing to be desired. 4 T LEWIS'-They have a very choice , A hduction of newest laco collarettea sequin collars and collarettes, lace cupes, chiWon and net ruffles. Ladies should see the new velvet and pearl head necklet, Is oach. k t i KWIS'— They are opening another A ,1 of kid, fabric ,a»d laco gloves, I% ~ coloured white a D d 1>la& laco M?,v"r from 6d pair. Tan and brown in kid gloves, now spring buttons £'a Gd; tho rosilla feuedo K love3 in pretty shades ol beavers und taus, «s Ud pail 1 ..

Amusements CALEDONIAN GAMES. FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1901. GRAND _ Caledon ian" HandTcap"6f J £3s^ n Nomination Pee ss. Close 16th December with the undersigned. All other entries 28th December. JOHN MACGREGOR, Secretary. Wairio Jockey Club. ANNI'AL RACE MEETING, 13tii JANUARY, 1034. ABRIDGED PROGRAMME (APPROVED HY D.J.C. and N.Z.T.A). 1 Handicap HrRDLBS, 25 boys. Norn 15s ; accep 10a. lj mile ■2 Maidhs Plaih. Isg Bova. Entrance 15s. 1 mile S Wairio Cit, 35 soys. Norn 208; accep 159. lj mile 4 First II AXDirAr Trot (Saddle), "iOsovs. Norn 15s; accep 10s. 2 miles f. Wkltkr Handicap, 20s. Norn 10a; accep 10s. 1 mile ti Handicap STKnri.KaiA.iß, 30 sovb. Norn 20s; accep 103. 2.J miles 7 Flvi.vu Hasdcap, 25 sovb. Norn 15b ; accep 108. 6 furlongp. 5 Secosh Handicap Trut (Saddle), 20 boys. Now 108; accep 10s. 1$ mile Nominations for all Handicaps, including both Trotting Kaces, close with the Secretary on Thursday, 17th Dec, 1003, at 9 p.m. Handicaps will appear in Southland 1 News and Tim ks about sth Jan., Acceptances (or all Handicaps, also entries for Maiden Plate, close on Saturday, 9th January, 1901, at 0 p.m. and will appear in News and Times of Monday, llth January, 1904. For full programme see Referee and OtajfO Witness of ISth November, or posters. M. J. EG AN, Sec , Wairio P.O. 1 XEMEN.— Entries for Chopping prizes £10 and I\. Sawir.g £10 in connection with Caledonian Sports, Dunedin, to be held 2nd January, may be made with Arthur A. Paape, Secretary Axemen s Carnival, Invercarpill, not later than 26th December, 1903. Entrance fee 28 6d for each event. , WM. REID, Secretary | " rpHE SS ROSE CASEY will leave DunedLn for JL Invercargill and Riverton on FRIDAY, ISth December. Further particulars on application to SOUTHLAND STEAM SHIPPING CO. LTD. H. L TAPLEY & CO, Telephone 252. . Agents, Esk street. STEAM TO STEWART ISLAND THE SS. ROSE CASEY will leave Invercargill Jetty for Dair Mooo Bay at 10.30 sharp on Tuesday morning, taking passengers and carßO Agents GAS DAY. GAS UoXSfMERS are reminded that TVESDAY, I,'ith, December, will lie the last Piscouni day this month. No discount will >«.■ allowed on unpaid .account, after that da*. WM . YOUNG , Town Clerk Muncipal Ollices, iinvercarptll, 1 1th December, 1'.)03. POTATOES, onions, chaff, oats, fowls' wheat, &c. at Smyth's, T»y and Dee street*.

FINE DRESS BOOTS & SHOES For NOW and CHRISTMAS We have just landed direct from England and America, Shipments of the most up-to-date BOOTS and SHOES. THREE CASES of the well-known Florshoim BOOTS, for which we are Sole Agenta. NINE CASES Children's Shoes. NINE CASES Fine Assortment Ladies Boots and Shoes ONE CASE Ladies Vornon Slippers SIX CASES Colonial Boots and Shoes FOUR CASES Men's, Womens' and Children's Black Can vug Shoes TWO CASES White Canvas Shoes Wo invite Special Attention to our Windows and Door whore prices are marked in plain tickets, affording an opportunity of comparing prices and value. Ask for our "GOOD LUCK" 1904 Pocket Calendar. All the Latest Summer and Holiday Novelties in Boots and Shoes can be obtained now. 8. S¥I C DONALD, CITY BOOT PAL &CE, Dee-st., Invercargill, and Gore. NATIONAL 10RTGACE& AGENCY COMPAQ OF B.L | wKStog Mrfj^r v^^^JHr «S|&^m^^H Ol^h^wSlß^ I^^^^^^O fll^H^^^^S I Friday, Bth January, 1904, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, 9th February, 1904, at 9 a.m Will clients please note the d«te of Sales and endeavour to have thoir Clips in Store TELUEE DAYS boforo each sale. Every attention paid to classification and personal supervision given each lot. Consignment Notes and Labels crvn be { roc u red on application at the Oilicc. $8F- Consign to Private Siding, Invercargill ~®3 A, F. HAWKE, Manager. OF 1903We oiler a special invitation to all our Country Frienda visiting the Show to call and see our large selection of sound and reliable DRAPERY & CLOTHING, and wo draw your attention more especially to our choice stock of DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS, MILLINERY, MANTLES, JACKETS, SKIRTS, READY-MADE COSTUMES, CORSETS AND UNDERCLOTHING. SUNSHADES ! SUNSHADES ! LACE COLLARETTES, SILK SCARVES, LACE, FABRIC AND KID GLOVES. Inspection Invited. %0T WE GIVE IHE SOUNDEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. IIIn I t l*Swß I J DIRECT IMPORTERS, TAY STREET, INVERCARGILL.

Lane's Emulsion is quick in curing Summer Colds. 2/6 and 4/6. Take none but Lane's. MEN'S suit a speciality at Ready Money Demican's Newest patterns in all sizes, prices from 37b 6d, Colonial Saddle Suits from 32» 6d T3BFORB buying a Hat see Masters' stock of all the 13 very latest Bhapes and styles in Hard and Dr Jims. Bee the people rushing iv crowds to corner of Dee aod Don streets to buy a to 6d Panama straw hat at Masters'

SADDLE TWEED PANTS »&& A LEG. ALL SEATS FKEJtu at MA&uino