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Press, Volume LX, Issue 11493, 28 January 1903, Page 7

A local ilioteLkeeper came in for some sharp criticism from Sir Beetluun, S.M., yesterday, in connection with a case against a man for issuing a valueless cheque for £2. The publican in question, stated that the accused had been staying at his bouse during Christmas-time. He had given the man a b'.ank cheque to fill up, -which cheque he cashed. The man at the time was drinking more tihan was good for him, but he knew what he was doing. At the conclusion of the case Mr Beetham, addressing tihe hotelke«<per, said that from his own evidence Kβ had done a thing he ought to have been ashamed of. Under the circumstances he had no right either to supply the man witih drink, or to cash that cheque. His duty as a licensee was perfectly clear, and he had no business to supply the man with liquor, for he was already drinking more than was good for him. The licensee subsequently qualified his statement by explaining that he had put his evidence in the way ne had in order to make it right for the accused. He could prove that the man was sober all the time he was in his house. We know, everybody knows, that you cannot buy better than the "McCormick."' J 5179 How is it done, the prices are so ridiculously low? is the question asked by hundred* who visit Beath's great sale. The answer is, they mark very many of the lots regardless of cost, so that a clearance is certain. Don't miss the following bargains:—Black lace, worth Is 6d and Is lid. all 6£d yard; wide pink flannelettes, desperate bargains, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid, 7s lid dozen; lace, job lot, 4s lid for llsd doaen, 9s 6d for 3s 9d dozen; costumes, in eerge, cloth, pique, and drill, 21s to 375,6 d, all 7s lid; black sateen blouses, 7s 6d> for 4s 6d. Beath's, Cashe , ! street. i&e windows. 1 For a really reliable w.atch the .public nan do no better than call at M. Sandstein and Son, Cashel street. Special Xtal lever, 12 months' guarantee, 255. Their large etock of greenstone goods is well worth inspection. Those requiring engagement or dress rings should see their choice selection. —(Advt.) Our cycle repairing capacity is 30 to 60 machines daily. We have the most complete manufacturing plant in Australasia, therefore we can effect the most intricate repairs faithfully and reasonably. Oates, Lowry and Co./"Zeolandia" Cycle Works, Christchurch. 4746 Dinner and teh sete.—Fletcher Bros, have just opened up another fine assortment of oiimer eeta from 19s 6d upwards, tea seta from 7s 9d, bedroom sets from 13s 9d, Ohina cups and eaueere, W. and G., 2a lid, uink and celeste, 3 gold line, 5s 6d plain uhite earthenware Iβ 9d, all at half-dozen. Fletcher Bros., China and glaesware importers, Lower Hig>h Street, Omrtclnircb, — CAdvt.}