Tho Scotsman thinks that Great Britain will get much the best of the bargain. The arrangement removes all causes of friction with Germany. The Westminster Gazette s;iys the importance of a conciliatory attitude ; towards Germany is a decisive factor \ in the agreement. The German Colonial Council con gratulated the Emperor and Herr Yon Bulow on having secured the arrange ment. I

N.S.W. Views of the Matter.

(Received Wakapnaka Nov 11, 10.10 a,m This office 11.5 a.m. Sydney, November 11 Mr Lyne refused lo say anything at present in regard to the Anglo German agreement. Mr iieid states that the late Govern ment was never consulted in the matter and he cannot see any very pressing reasons why the bargain was come to, at any rate so far as the Pacific l/cean is concerned. He had hoped that in any agreement the whole of New Guinea would come under the British flag. The moat pressing matter, so far as Australia was concerned, was an arrangement which will take Ger man interests away from New Guinea, The American Vice-Consul does not think America has obtained any ad vantage, while Germany appeared to have secured great advantages. He regretted England had given up her position in Samoa. At the same time if her interests were better served by withdrawal the Americans will be satisfied. In German circles satisfaction is expressed.

STEAMER ASHORE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 11 The Bteamer Stormbird, bound for Wan ganui to Wellington, ran ashore during a dense fog this morning, on a sandy beach north of Terawhiti. The tug Duco has gone to her assistance. The steamer Huia has also gone to the assistance of the Stormbird. No details are available yet, but the man who brought the news of the accident states that th a vessel is nob in a dangerous position. Later. The Stormbird was got off this morning, Mod is now steaming to Wellington. She went ashore At Tekawaru, on the north side of Ohau Bay. The weather was very thick and nothing could be seen of the Brothers light. The first those on board knew of the accident was the sound of the vessel's keel grating on the sand. She was in charge of the chief officer at the time. Apparently j •he ia undamaged. I

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DAY

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chrtstchukch, Nov. 11 Weather fine, attendance good. Follow ing are results :— Suburban Hurdles, of 100 eovr ; once rounrt and a distance—llex 1?, 0, 1 ; Dundee, 2 ; Pensioner, 3. lime—3 4g Dividend— £2 12a 6d Nursery Handicap, of 2GO boys ; four furlonge—Caunie Chiel 1, Renown 2, limene 3. All started. Won by three-q'iattsrs of a length. Time-5C£ Dividend—£6 9i 6 i Jockey Club Handicap, of 400 soys; one mile—Malatu* 1, Skobeloff 2, Rochester 3 Tims —1.4?^ Dividend—£s 19s Canterbury Cup—Seahorse 1, Explosion 2, Sb Iliario 3. Explosion took up the running and lod to within three furlongs from home, when the favorite took command and won eaßily by over a length. Time — 3.56£(an Australasian record). Dividend— £1 3a 6d Avon Wklteb, of 150 soy« ; sevsn fur longs—Female Franchise 1, Ben Farley 2, Wedlock 3.

AUCKLAND RACES

Auckland, November 11 Steady rain falling for concluding day's racing. Maiden Hurdles—Favona 1, Tip 2, Evening Wonder 3 Ever Thine scratched. Won by two lengths Time—3 38 D.vi dend—£3 8s Korowai fell at the first jump, and Reornit and Snider alao oama to grief Hunt Club Cup—Riot 1, Gienarm 2, Jim 3 Dividend—£s 11b

Latest Items.

11 Vote for Tommy Taylor"—A conver sation loisengo, from a packet in ordinary sale across the shop counter was brought to this office bearing the legend, "Vote for Tommy Toylor," Evidently Mr T. E» Tay lor knows his way about. Political —Mr John McKeague, the chosen candidate of the Ashburton branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation of New Zealand, will address the electors of ABhburton in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening, Ad advertisement appears in another column. The Volunteers—The annual inspec tion of the Ashburton volunteers by Colonel Pole-Penton, commanding the New Zealand forces, will be held on Monday evening next at 7 p-tn. All members must attend as clause 52 of the Defaces Act will be enforced, officers who fail to attend this parade being under a penalty of £5, and non-commissioned officers and privates £1.

CYCLING NOTES.

The Canterbury Athletic and Cycling Club's opening mooting on Lancaster Park yesterday was very fairly attended, consider ing the attraction of the Metropolitan Show. The Ashburton riders mustefed strongly bat were extremely unfortunate, all except three falling at some time or other, and thus spoiling whatever chancea they may have had. H. Holland was pprhapa the most injured. He and Jameson, also of Ashbur ton, were riding well forward, when like a flash down came two riders in blue—Holland and Jameson as stated. The former was seriously cut about the face, and his thumb is much injured ; the latter b cuts were not very deep, but he must have got a good Bhaking* In the three mile second class Gonnell ran out of his line and brought down W R Symons (Ashburton) and Ritchie* The former was badly bruised, and it is under stood that he has broken his shoulder blade. In the five mile handicap J. Orr and E. Willis had just wiped off a big break andgofc nicely placed n front of the limit men when somebody touched the latter's wheel and he fell, bringing down J, Davidson, C. C. Willis (ABhburton), Wilkinßon, O. Jonea, and J. M. Chalmers, right in front of the grand stand. Some of the machines were twisted about considerably while some puffered nothjog for the sudden strain put upon them, and most of the riders were more or less knocked about* Thin was the more exasperating' as the Ashburton riders mentioned were taking the field along at a pace that left the back-markers a very heavy task to wipe off the break. The accident was in favor of Chalmers, the Wellington crack, for' the pace having naturally slackened he was able to get up. The only Ashburton riders who did not come to grief were Huston, who rode second to Chalmers in the five mi'eß, F. Symons, and McNaught. The unusual number of accidents was undoubtedly due to the growth of crooked riding on the part of some of the competitors, while the laxity of the club officials in the matter of enforcing the rules also contributed to the result. Several mon deliberately blocked and jostled other riders, while some made a practice of looking rouDd every now and then, thus greatly increasing the risk of accident, Wrangling, cursing, and grumb*

'ing were earnedt>n all day, and there were frequent expressions of opinion on the part .of the public that unlefs the cycling authorities bring about v reform, %nd that B )eedi)y, few rev pectable persons notac.ually I interested in tho tp-->ri will c;tre to attend j their gathering". It is as well to meufo 1 this phusi; of ycalcrduys poireciicgs because it ia in w within the pow<r§!jf the Ch h concerned to prevent ths decadence of a popular pastime, As the Aehburton rieero were generally unsuccessful it ib sufficient to say >hat S. Jameson alone scored. He secured the half mile handicap from the 100 yards matk, the official time for tho fiuc*l beiug 60£ sees. Ho was also adjudged the winner of the three milea second da'a from 26C yards, Davidson (also Aehburton) who cimo in first being disqualified, as it appearod he Wt.s not entitled to start in the final. ri he Birthday Handicap {'hree miles) was won by the veteran Joey Barker from the 10 yards mark, who received a great ovation as he pasted the post with one of his famous sprints. The leu mile match between IS. Reynolds ( [ (Auckland) and K. A. Wall (Ohristchnrch) was wrn by the former, whose pacing arrangements were much better thai? Wall His time was 22iniu 25*eca Another smilar match is talked of. Before concluding it may be mentioned that it is apparent from the opinions expressed yesterday that in addition to the reforms already suggested, the promoters of cycling meetings will have to limit the number of competitors in each event, or materially widen the Lancaster Park track. Just imagine over twenty riders bunched together on a path eighteen feet wide !

The rise in the price of wool and the firm state of Ihe London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerate rise in the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their uaual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direcb early in May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spritg season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messbs Craighead and Bebry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Man's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up in their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values

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TO LET. Shop situated in Eaßfc Street next to Mrs Maddens, baker app'yto T BULLOCK TEKVORTON. FOR SALE—Lots 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sudbury Street, Lit 8, containing 34 Perchcp, Corner of Leeaton and Suffolk Streets. Oflfers are invited for the purchase of theße section?, either separately or as a whole. T. BULLCCF. to~"let ' " I AT A LOW RKNT.iL. COMMODIOUS Premises in Tancred Street, suitable f<>r Shop or Store, it present occupied by Mr F S. Malcolm Possession can b< [given about the middle of next wetk T. BULLLOK. FOB BALEJ LEASEHOLD LAND—Rental to the Crown < Is 3d per acre ;j 100 ACRp^s- nofc fttr from Hinrfe Rail X.&& way Stat on, being K.S. 3645 and others. Well watered with County water races. For terms and full particulars apply to T BULLOCK ALFoRD FOREST. R.S. 22038, 20 acres, principally in its native state, fronting Taylot's {Stream. £20. I am authorised by the proprietors to accept the above price for this Terms if required _____ '___ T. BULLOCK, rpO LF.T—Shop centrally situated in X East Street.—Apply 1 T. BULLOCK. Jb'OK SALE. Ifi ACRES "|/\ 1U ACRES lU IJII3ST-CLABS Land Fronting Middle Road, Ailenton ; either as a whole or in two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. I T. BULLOCK TO LET FOR Six Months, for Grazing purposes, Paddock of 34 Acres, near Winslow, on Longbeach Road. Apply to T BULLOCK FOft BALB. 1 AQ fACRES 1 AQ 14tp ACRES 140 FRONTING Mitcham Road, about three miles from the County Saleyards and the same distance from the new Freezing Works, being R.S. 28250, the property of Mb E< S> Coster. It has not been cropped for over six years. There is a blue gum plantation running the full length of the frontage. Exceptionally easy terms of paymeab can be arranged. T BWLLOOK PROPERTIES FOR SALE, INCLUDING Sheep Farms and Good Agricultural Lands, suitable for all round farming, as follows :— SHEEP FARM of 1181 acres-451 acres freehold, remainder leasehold, with extensive improvements, Rangitata dis trict 147 Aoes, R S. 32604, Hinds district 609 Acres, Sheep Farm, Westerfield district 40 Acres, adjoining the Racecourse, Ashburton 61 Acres, leasehold, near the Hinds Railway Station 97| Acres, Lowcliffe, close to the school 148 Acres, R.S. 28250, Mitcham road, about three miles from the County Saleyarda 530 Acres, improved farm, Rangitata Island 300 Acres, R.S. 32329. and others, Hinds DisErict 20 Acres, R.S. 22038. Alford Forest 209 Acres, R-S. 33453 and others, a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station Also several blocks of good land for all round tanning, varying in area from 280 to 1200 acres, the latter with extensive improvements. Also Building Allotments in the Townships of Monnt Somers, Hinds, Winslow, Rakai*, etc., and a number of Town Properties in Aahburton Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK, Arcane, Ashburton. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Q ACRES, X Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice aite for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. , TBVIAOCK.



M E L L O ll' S ZEALAND! A BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, JS the Most RELIABLE House focSGOOD AND CEEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give you the best value for littlb'Money. HONESTY is out Policy, We wiT not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it) will^give you every^SntisfaoMon. One Trial ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themaelyes. l"""1— J. MELLOE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBUFTDN'



ME JOHN McLACHLAN WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS t as follows :- WATERTON, at the Schooihouae, on MONDAY, 13th insr, at 7.50 p m EIFFELTON, at the Schoolhouse, on TUESDAY, 14bh inst, at 7 30 p.m FLEMIVGTON, at the Schoolhouse, en WEDNESDAY, 15th inst, at 7.30 p.m EALING, at the Schoolhouse, on THURS- DaY, 16th inst, at 7 30 p m HINDS, at the Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 17th inst, at 7.30 p.m TINWALD, at the Templar Hall, on SATURDAY, 18th inst, at 7.30 p.m r> 11 74 A^Hl ÜBTON ELECTOR \L DISTRICT. ME 0. J. HARPER XTTILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS HINDS-MONDAY, November 13 WILLOWBY-TUBSDAY, November 14 WINBLOW—WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15 | LISMORB-Thunduy, Nov 16 At 730 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 | THE~ ASHBURTOiN. "ELECTION. MR W. S. MASLIN WILL ADDRESS the Electora of Aehburton, IN THE SCHOOLROOM, DROMORE-MONDAY, Nov. 13. SEAFIELD-TUESDAY, Nov. 14. . GREENSTREET- WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15. EIFFELTON—THURSDAY, Nov 16 WATERTON SCHOOL-FRIDAY, Nov J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing wonld find it to their intereßb to consalt J. L. HIGGS, as he does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest designs in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBEIPsTBEET. DATES, LOWRY AND CQ Atalanta Bicycles. <£20._£20. ONLY A FEW of these famous Local Wheels on hand Dunlop Multiflex Tyres, extra- finish, with 12 months guarantee— FOR $30 EACH, GATES, LOWEY & CO., BURNETT STREET. ~~" SHEABING, CJHEARING starts at Acton on lUES- O DAY, the 14th inst. THOMAS BLACKLEY, 11 65 Manager SHEARING™™ SHEARING will start at the Alford Shed on MONDAY, the 20th insb. Stands open to 12 good Shearers, „. _ E. HERRING. W. Tucker—Cook 11 67 /CHINESE Laundry Glaze gives a Beaubi- VJ ful Enamelled and Glazy appearance to Linen, for rfhich the Chinese are noted Price —7d and Is.— Fletcher Bros. Wholfsale and Rfif.ail Aflr*nfc« for Oant.nrburv TO LET: "" SMALX Shop, with two roomi atiaohed, centrally situated in Burnett Street!* Keatal 7» §d fer week,



T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 79 79 ME T. BULLOCK has received instruc tiona from J. Studholme, Junb, Esq, to seil by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,™ R.S. 32422, containing 79 acres and 29 perches, situa'ed about a miie from the Hinds Railway Station, on the upper Bide of the line. Ib is fenced, and about half has been broken up and laid down in grasses, the balance in its native state. Torms can be arranged, Sale at 11 30 a.m T. BULLOCK, i 11 76 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Property at Tinwald, near the Railway Btatior, 13/ ACRE 13/ A/4 ACRE 1/4 Together with Dwelling House, etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mbs F. Lowe, Senr., to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on tho above date,— HER PROPERTY AT TINWALD, Being Lots 267, 268. 269, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277. and 278, containing 1 acre 2 roods 34 perohes, situated at the corner of Charles and Graham Streets, on which is erected a comfortable Dwelling House of six rooms, detached Wash-house with copper builb in, etc, Burroundcid by garden and orchard. The property is well situated, being only a few chains from the Railway Station. Inspection invited Liberal terms of payment Note time o Sale—ll 30 a m T. BULLOCK, 11 77 Auctioneer DAVID THOMAS. FIRS I-GLASS FARE 1 BOLLOCKS ARCADE, SATCJRDAY, "NOV. 25, 1899 LOWCLTFFE, COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr Wm. Wills, Low cliffe, to Sell by Public Auction, as above— His flrst class Farm, containing 2074 Acres of re-claimed Swamp, and being Lot 9 on Deposited Plan, Lowe';fife Estate The farm is sub-divided into nine Paddocks, and has first class improvements as follows, viz:—Five Roomed House, with Dairy, 6 stall Stable with Granary, Trap House, Implement fc'hed Piggeries and Men's VVhaie- The quality of tho land is Al, and the crops now growing upon it are as follow : — 30 acres wheat, 48 acrea oats, 8 acres Birley, 2 acres Linseed, 3 acres Swede Turnips and Mangold?, 17 acres Rape, 15 acres laid down in grass this year, 40 acres laid down last year, balance in old pasture. Inspection confidently invited. fc Clo3e to the School. Terms easy, Sale at 2 p m. eharp. D. THOM \B, 11 14 Auctioneer. *~"lagmhoe^ ~ fTIHKRE are atill Blnoks of Land on the above Estate for Sale, which would make some of the best all round Faims in the County. 10 258 D. THOMAS; NOTICE. XHATE for Sale a Good Farm, contain ing about 700 acres, from heavy to light land, with extensive improvements. New 10 roomed House, large Stable (12 horses), with Feed House attaohed. Implement Shed, Dairy, Sheepyarda, Cowsheds, Piggeries, etc., about: 150 acres in wheat, 50 acres in oats. For particulars apply 10 257 D. IDHOMAB AROADE.' HORSE FAIR. THUESDAY, "NOV. 16, — 1899 — I WILL hold my NextIHORSE FAIR en the above date, E JRi WHICH I AM NOW RECBITING lENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 143 Auctioneer. PASTORAL RUN AT MOUNT SOMBRS TO BE OFFERED FOR LEASE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Pastoral Run will be offered for lease by Public Auction, at the Diatrict Lands and Survey Office, Christ church, on WEDNESDAY, November 22, 1899, at 11 a.m., subject to the provisions of Part VI. of The Land Act, 1892. Run 103, Mcßae's Station, near Mount Somers, 1683 acres. Upset annual rental, £50. Term of lease, 10 years. Sale plans, containing full particulars, may be Been at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WF.ETMaN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Diatrict Lands and Survey Office, Ohriatchurch, November 9, 1899. 11 82 SIfcGING AND VOICE PRODUCHON. MRS HERBERT STEEL receives pupils for the above, both in private lessons and in class, afc her residence Havelock Street. The second term of present class com mences on MONDAY, 13th insb. Should a sufficient number of ladies apply a second ohse will be formed. Class Terms—lOs Od per Quarter. 11 83 WANTED, Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials in Novelty Colorings. Sea ours firsb.-'Mitched & Ibrkeb



I SPECIAL ENTRY; ASHBURTON YARDS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14. K ITE shall offer at above fixture, — 4 Young COWS. Just calving down. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 11 84 FOR SALE. OT7 ATERTON SECTIONS. Nob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. OEVERAL Building Sections ft Fairton, Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and £ acre; cor. veuient to the railway and schools. /"\NE Acre, well fenced, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. dIsTRICT~ORDERS, ~ THE Ashburton Riflos and Ashburton Guards will parade for Inspection by Colonel Pole-Penton on MONDAY, 13th mat., at 7.30 p.m. By order. COL. BAILY, 11 72 Commanding S C. Battalion. THE, New Zealand CLOTHING FACTOBY T*S now Showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of NEW \& SEASONABLE^ GOODS.' GREY^FRAME HATS, CUBA FBAME HATS, BLA.CK FRAME HATS, fIN THE LATEST SHAPES AND STYLES, "ALSO STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY. See our Tennis Trousers and Shirts. See oar .New Suitings for Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See our Boys' Norfolk Suits. See our Boys' Washing Blouses, See our New Ties, etc., etc. SUITS TO2 MEASURE. ?FIT QUARANTEED. i NEW ZEALAHI* CLOTHING FACTOEY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager. "Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmalcer, & Je^veller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best) assorted stock in East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment) of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Kottiernui Watches* also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH in the diatricb for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT just in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc, etc., in gold and ! silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value in town in all sizea and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY ! SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the riDg. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable, FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. 4TTANTED Known—The Value at The Tl Corner in Ladies' Novelties for , Neckwear and Hosiery is the beat in the 1 tOWn—NORTHCOTB AND HBFFQRD



Wanted. WANTED— Handy Aiau to repair and cut fenceß ; ab!e to make and haog gate?. Constant einpl ympnt, toacoin? fleet hand. Apply to KH. Dobson, Lowe! fl>. 11 63 ( /CHOICE Seed Potatoes.—Various kh.da Iv^ from 2a per sack. Purit-ui. the quic' est of all Potatoes to mature, 241 bs for I<<, 5? por sack. Carrots, 10s rer ton. Carter's Turnip Herd 6d per 1b or 52s bi per cwt.—J. Thomas, Havetock Street. t^PLENDID Map of the S«ut of War, KJ Is 3d, posted Is SJ. New Books— Between the Heather, Kit Kenneday, R>se of Judah, Kings of ihe Beach, Leaves of a Lite, Mother's Holiday, Love made Manifest, Electric Lighting Fittings, Guide to Electric Lighting, Mark Twain's curious Dream, Houghing it, Mark Twain; For Christ and the Church. Christmas Cards. New Zealand views.—H. M. Jonks. BARING Square Church—The Rev. W, Morlkt, of Chrißtchurch, will preach morning and evening To-morrow—ll am. and 630 p.m. Greenstreet at 3p m Col leotioa in aid of the Home Mission Fund, Public Meetings in aid of the Home Mission Funds will be held in the Wakanui Weßleyan Church on Monday Evening and in the Baring Fquare Church on Tuesday Fvening, commencing at 7.30. Tha Rev. Mr Morley will address eaoh of these meetings. 1179 WANTED Known-Tbat J.~Moison, has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done =it once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at Ihe Hall, East Street, Ash burton.



PHASES OF THE MOON November D H M New moon .-.-3 9 57 pm First quarter «, — 11 1 5 am Full muon ... 17 9 48 pm Laat quarter .« .„ 25 6 5 pm WANTED— To Let, a House with~s Booms, Soullery, aDd Copper. Cen trally situated, Apply J. Moison, Ashbur tcDs 11 85 ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. FTIHE Company will parade on MONDAY EVENING, 13 inst at 7 o'clock ior the annual inspection by the officer commanding the forces, Colonbl Pole-PkntvN, Every man must attend Clause 52 Defence Act will be strictly enforced. D.eas—drill order. W. E. DOLMAM, Captain commanding 0. Coy, A.R.V^ 11 86 ""ASHBURTON EL EC fORATET TO THE EIiTCCIORS. Ladies and Gentlemen,— rpHE ASHBURTON BRA.NOIT of I the LIBERAL AND LABOUR FEDERATION invite you to the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, 13xu NOVEMBER, at 8 p.m., WHEN THEItt CANDIDATE, Ml JOHN McKKAGTJE, W'll deliver his opening Political Addresß LONGBKACH SCHOOLROOM. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, at 8 o'clock. WILLIAM PEARSON, 0 233 Secretary. R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ;Takcred Strbet, Next bo McConnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Glover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment Home. Boxes Bupplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses leb, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM A»ENT FOR- Howden and Monfccrief's Famous Garden Seeds Murchison'a Scrub Exterminator—Sudden ! death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for i growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Garden Manures supplied from five tons down to |.cwt bags Knowlfc'u Reliable Insect ioides for destroy ing Scale, Biight, etc, on bruit Trees and Flowers ; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Rosob ; information given re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preeervatia, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now in all factories in Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—-Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry Banners should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Guns Kem-p's Patent Sheep Branding Liquid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is. tho best we have ever ÜBed BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleich and Hollis Bicycles, The Raleigh is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines; tha best la always the cheapest in the end. The price is—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Roadsters £22 10a; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Holtis (now all the rage in the North Island) is made by J; Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle Manu facturers--^ SioUis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can rccomtnend, as it ia impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior article. The price is exactly the same aa the English factory figure, via—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's I Eaßy terms can be arranged for either '■■■ machine ; a 12 months guarantee given. I offer you as follows: j Potafcoeß (table) Is 9d per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10a per ton, whole Oats 6s per sack, Crushed O;ita 6s per sack, Chick Wheat hi 1 per aack. Factory Cheese 6d per Ib, Bacoa (whole) 7d, Californian Onions 13a per case of lOOlba net; Butter Caaea, for export, 29 [each; all delivered free, UmU to be re. [ turned, l 0 m r