GENERAL JOUBERT.

General Piet Joubert, whc?e reported ; death before LadyGmith, is one of the it- tji.s j ef war news of to-day, hus added to lua fame .: as a general by his Eucce&u <»t L^tiyu.i'L, \ w»b sixty three years old, rm:i lioro nvny j scars of battle. Yet ho was sturdy of ir. me, ■ quick of eye, and withal crafty as » lied'■ Indian. He led the Boers at, JVbjuba Ilili, whore 280 English gave up bi-.eii- iive«, General Joubert losing but five men. He won at Lainy'a Nek, commanded a!. Brim ker'a Spruit, and finally caught J.mieKon like a rat m a trap through quiuk mobilisa tion of troops and superior maiksmuu hip. He fought m the native wars when Paul Kruger was commacder, and these two I became bosom friends, though they had j grown apart somewhat m recent years. They and one other Boer were selected to conduct the affairs of the Transvaal when it was m rebellion against England m 1881, and General Joubert has several times c me withia a few votes of beating Oom Paul for the presidency. He would probably have been the next to assume that position m the event of the success of the British forces, as he holds different views from Kruger. He believed that if the UiUanders wer? given the franchi c, m a reaaonablo time they would become good citizens, and that this was the way to Bolve the problem. At the same time, he refused to sanction any sort of revolt, and when the Jamacon raiders were landed safely m Pretoria G*ol he was one who favoured shooting them.

SWIMMING.

There was a large attendance &t the open ing day sports of the Ashburton Swimming Club, which was held on Thu sday afternoon at the Domain bdtr.s. The season was officially opened by Mr J 8. 'Pennant m a britt and appropriate speech. The cfficiala disohargsd their duties m a very creditable manner. Mr George Jesson acted as time keeper and Mr Grange as referee. The following are the results : — 50 Yards Handicap—O B Willis (7iecs=) won this after a hard fight with P Thomas, m 41sec8 Junior Diving—There was an entry of six for this, bub only four competed—E Clark, A Sparrow, Grange, and H Fooks—Sparrow winning easily with a very neat dive. Junior School Cvp—lhere were four entered m this race, and they all started ; Ralph Simpson winning m the good time of 30 Yards Senior—There was also a huge entry for this rr.c?, bub only seven starltd, H Stephenaon winning easily m 24§3ecs Junior Hnndi'.-ap, 30 Yards—There were seven competitors m this. Albert Sparrow won from fcratch. Time—23s(cs Water P>lo Match; sides, Oiptain v. Spcretary—'! his was a very exciting game, being smnewhat similar to football, the hands being used instead of the feet. The Secretary's Bide won by two got Is to nil. Costume Tub Race—Thia waß very amus ing, the tiouble being that core of the competitors managed to get m their tube W W McKinney won, with his very good representation of a twagger. He was attacked by crsmp as he finished, bub managed to get back without assistance.

News in Brief.

Excursion fares for tha Dunedin A. & P. Show and racea are advertised m this iesua, Mr Barper has requested us to notify tha' the dates on which he will addresß the electors of Flemington aud EifFelton are transposed, co that he will speak at Eiffelton on Tuesday evening and at Flernington on Wednesday. His advertisement appears elsewhere.

Saved by His Thick Boot Leg.

List summer an acquaintance of mim ■jy*s strolling across a wide, graa-y up!;u d or prairie, m America. HOIO an<j ihc/c lay an old dea'.l lr c covered wirh moss bright fl.)wera gr-wina out of the figures along us length— a f;rd 1 ffijy of a htmvui grave. The dsy was warm nni the ar vibrant will infect li!e. S; d ''only he felt something strike thel .3, of his boot — worn wih i|ie trousera tulied inaide Turning' qnickiy be aaw a iatt)esimki. recovering its o;l, after havirg s'ruck its f ;ng into bl-< boot, lej.r. The lepuin w-ts tunning itself within a foot of the pah Tho mm In S not no'ic >d ie Ie h^d also sprung I'tj warning rattle rf ho nrui b'V.i no~ heard it. Tho thitk lea; her of hiss boot U-g was all lint Hivod hi:i Si c. *4 What a Tool of a mm to be wn ;i ni\ky prairie on a hot, snaky d*y," yo;i nay. Jfes, ha was. l*ut thore are a. lot nine of U9. Having oyee, wo see not ; having ears, we are deaf as p sts. Another man, quite as in'eliigent and observing ass you or I, turns ba^k the leaves of his diary and (xtracts from it the following incident : — "One night m March, 1884 whilst walking home from my work, I was suddenly fakon m the street wiih dizzi ness and pains m the h9^d, A mist came over my tyes co that I could not see ; and I loat the use of my lega, and hvi to support myself by taking hold of some railings until the attack passed. 'At this time my appetite was poor, and after eating I had a heavy pain at my chest and also at the pit of my stomach. I had a dreadful pain m My head, and In my back and legs. In fact, I had pain In my nerves all over my body. My lega trembled and shook under me until I could hardly stand ; and as I walked along I reeled almost as if I were drunk. When m bed my legs twitched and jumped as if the neryes were wrong. ' " L had a hacking cough which never left me day or night, and a pain m my left lung as if a knife were cutting it. At times I could scaicely draw my breath. As time went on I gqb very weak and thin, losing over tyro atone m weight, so that my clothes merely hung on me.

'• I kept cp with ray work as well a3 I oould, having a large family lo support, bat it wag m great suffering that I aid so. Many tiroes the digzy fits came over me, and 1 felt aa if I fhould fall down. drad. I saw a doctor who give me medicines j and I also took cod liver oil and other drugs, bat received no benefit from them, 1 went on Buffering until November, 1891, when by chance 1 came upon a book describing Mother Seigel a Curative Syrup and the cares it had effected m cases like mine. After taking one bottle I felt relieved, and when I had t ken the second bottle I felt better than I bad done for years. Since that time I have kept m good health by taking; a doss when I need it. ¥ou are at liber!y to ke this letter public if yoa think it maj? he of use to others. (Signed) William Heory Kirk ham, 8, iNewiham Street Fyldo Road, Preston, Jfebmary 6tb, 1894 " In his work on " Slight Ailments," Dr Lionel S. Bnale, F. k.S., Fallow of the Royal College of Physicians, &c, &c , says: Illnesses ivhich apparently come on suddenly are themselves but the consequence of prior changes ivhich have been going wa &oni3 lime previous t-j. tblattack " This explains the di^z'mehs with which Mr Kirkharn was at iised m the street ten years ago, and the seven and ona-half years ot illness which followed. His blood w&s already poisoned by the habitual fermentation of food m his stomach, although he dicl not probably regard the early symptoms as anything more thm disorders cf an hour or of a day. Whit they really meant he discovered later, when indigestion and dyspepsia had fas I tened their fangs deep into hia fortared body. Gat a copy of the book which our friend speaks of, and read what those early sjmptoma are The information may be worth to you ten shillings for every word. Had he possfssed it Mr Kirkham would never have bsen dragged through that illness which at the best was terrible and might easily have been fatal. While walking through what Bunyan calls "the wilderness of this world," the wiae pw keeps? an ,sye open fox analog,

CORRESPONDENCE.

iWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,!

THE ASHBURTON SEAT.—A CORRECTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sirs, —Tn a letter I seat for insertion m your paper and published on the 31st October last, you htive altered it to much ptoplo will conclude I waa supposing the principles of the Opposition. Let there be no mistake this time. I emphatically uee'aie myself & supporter c-f the \Jr Scddoii's administration, und for the noble, practical, and popular measures he and hia supporters advocated and carried, they deserve the hearty support of the people. I cannot give Mr Harper my support or advise othera to do so. I believe him an honest man morally, but fvith him nothing succeeds like success. He is unapproachable; we cannot tell him our grievances. I will explain my reasons for supporting the Government. Befote the last election much diicontent was felb against Mr Seridon failing to carry various measures, and the Opposition fanned this by saying Mr Seddon never intended to carry certain measures, but only used the cry for election or political purposes, and irritating ptople against him by reflection on his connection with the Anglo-German Syndicate, ateo the Bink of New Zealand. Taking over the bank concern has probably saved the colony and its credit, asid ht; cleared himself satio factorily about the other matters and has redeemed his promises about other popular measures. Before last Parliament appear ances were against Mr Seddoa, and I lost ; confidence m him and advocated an opposi- j tion candidate, n; mely Mr Wrighc — a practical man—to c.pur him up; and when othtra tried to injure hia chr.ncea of election by circulating repoi ts at the last moment, too late to clear himself before the elf ction,l helped him to get returned, but he foifeited my confidence as oar representative by opposing Mr Seddon's efforts to carry out his promise to Ui6 peop c. I am, c.c, Elector. [Our correspondent is evidently one of those good eas-y going foks who have helped to keep Mr Seddoa m power. Innumerable charges have been theeted horrip against thn put it y of his administration, and Countless instarces have been given and euhatnntiated, showing how the Premier hna maintained his position by currying out the policy which .sir Robert VValpole so successfully employed more than iv hundred years ago. Yet it matters no! to m?n l,ke our corr'spondent. Thi-y will bdava nothing against iha idols they worship. But our coriespondent may console himself with the nll'otion that men of his class are m the rmjuity—tven m this age. C ever rnoa bko Mr Seddon piiy upon and uti.ie their credulity.

gflfl AgfIBtJBTOK &tABDIAft .- FIiiDAY, KOtEMIEB 17, m\



NOTE THE PRICES— Tea Spoons, 4s 61 per do-en ; Deeerb Fpoons, 8s 6d per" dozen ; TaJi 9 Spoon*. 11s 61 per dczea ; Desert Forts, 8s 6d per dezen ; Table Forks, Us 6d pjr doii-n •' Sp , onßi 6^ eac h • Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc. We have been appointed the New Zealand Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Don Silver Ware, and with this advantage and the phenominally low pil<p« of eiircr we a;e enabled to cell at such Jow paces, easterners whojhave had it will hare no other. DINNER WARE. DINNER WARE. PHEASANT PATTEBN. inch Plate?, 2s 9dper dozon ; 7 inch Plates, 3a 6d per dzin j 8 inch Pistrs 4i 61 per d< zsn : 10 inch Plates, 5s 61 per drzsn ; Soup Plutts, 4s 6 I Jand 6.s 61 por doz n. 10 icch Meat Dishes, Is each ; 11 inch Meas Dishes, Is 2J each; 12 :nch Meat Ciflhea, Is 5d ;14 inch Maat Dishes, 2s; lfl inch meat dishes, 2i 6L V K g?. table Dishes 2* 9d e?ch. Sa-^ca iJoata Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14i 9i 54 piece Dinner Sot 31s. Blue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns 6d per skzm ixtra^ > Anyone r quit ing a Dinner Set should call and ace ours before buying* elsewhere a? we have a big range of patterns to select from at very low prices. FLETCHER BROS.* GASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONj & HIGH STREET CHRISTCHURCH, * Telephone 24 Box 67



I \^ c *re Jak- La' dJng'"do "Cases and Casks of B|H Gallons LIGIITKINGrJARS m" Qia'ta H"*^H and Half Gallons. " g^SgSS^.- JELLyjAI.S, both cnd^Earthen. tm'<'"' ji||9n WP »'n'e:'d to give our Customers the benefit ||rj[S)rajSHj dißuppointnent, as when our Stocks a?en! B^^lf^H WOOD JAM : POOKS 3\ 41, ar.d,,6d laib. PBESKKVING SUGAB, We have j is", nc-ived cv first frh^pmet.t of Brnwera dyst^B, wh:ch li ack ow« lodged throughout th An t-aiikn Co!- nioe to be the best .u^ar for J*m »nd Jelly makiig. Brewer b Urysfalf a-o m ci srnn er ihan orJin-trv fiogar, s> joi nqoire 8* of it to the pound of frui ;|J m, anl more - sj-ooVly J..1H..', are it ■ h otearer •ndh mer if made iri>h r. Aiokla dJiu. 1 n N:> 1-t Su?;r (ffuar, n std ion ''an.) aieo kept m stock VB ' DON SILV'KR WARE, WABFANTEO to W,ar White Throughoifc. Nearest approach to S! Tsr.



| POTATOES POTATOES ; } —~~ I Beha and Llw v I6' 1 7 *l f'^' DeHvered fre6 witiin th« Helln 9 V 7' A grand change of seed for this District. Beaatv «£ *t«Z Pef 6aCk ' lady Rubica 2s 6d Per Back ' L»P«tone Kidneyl iVlld ?AM V ,rneties Ve Beta*>leßeta*>le Seeds 3d per packet. 100 Varitiea Fiower Seeds Id per packet. 1899 PRESERVING SEASON. PI E a RV[JSGJ»ANS ia Jlraa*. lon Bnamel.:a ß d|r, En mleJ, it , LCmE^T PBI^ES. I



NBW BOOKS at published priees-The TTT . OTDn v _4 (l  t Valley of Sapphires j The Violet, T^T AN U TKD Know»-That the arrival of Flame; Jaine's Cape j Trewinnot of Greys ; .VV , j fc. he lonic completes our season's The Untold Half; Tha Romance of the imP°rfcat'on 9 , which are fully double those of Greystones; True Heart; Mother'e Holiday; Pre»1. 0l»«i«ea8on». Kach department ready The Rose of Judah; Cheap edilior* of °r b'g businesa.-Mitchell & Turner. Sheldona Work*, A, Swan, Kingsley, Scott, ,1 _, T™? i Dickens ; Giffen's Bat and Ball, and others ; » \\f ANTFD Known--That now is the Windsor Magaz'ne for October • Diaries.— V * fclme t0 make selsotions of Costumes H. M. Jones. 'tor tne Summer. Full ranges of choice •— . ———^ j materials m Novelty Colorings. See oura tt^o II j j T . . ™ , , --. I firali>—Mitchell & Turneb Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great j , . ... Peppermint Cure for Cooghi and Colde, is 6d J Smoke New Venus



GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES, None but the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TGIVEN IN TEAS, m inn iiiibb #Qe"™ '" * SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINS & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA&KET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASJbi BURTON Telephone No 53



ECONOMY. IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNBIVALLBD T.F.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL REBULTB, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY, 3,540 SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T-TT.S. SHEARS. GoodlToole givefeood work. Well-Bnorn fleeces bring higher prices, and no man can do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TT^E bava been appointed Agents for ABhburton by the Gocli Bicycle Co., 'Ltd., for tho Sale of their famous RED BIRD BI G YGL ES . Throughout the World to-day the Bed Bird is recognised as the highest developmsnt m Cycle Construction. The One Milk Championship op Australia oq October 10 was won b» Wh. MARTI*, on to 880 BIRD SPJBOIAJU During hi. "oS^^tVt! 1' won *lo 'oo°i whioh h3 considers U mainly due' to riding FURTHER PARTIOULABS OX APPLIOATION.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT isHOP, ~ TH the Most RELIABLE House forgGOOD AND CHEAP BODTS* Oar aim i* to T give you the best value for mttlbJmokbt. HONESTY is out Policy, We wiW not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it wJUJgive you everyliSstiefaoiion.! |Ofl« Trlalji all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. •""""■'■J. MELLOR, (BANORED STREET, ASHBUFT3N*



WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other \Shearbg; Requires SUPPLIED AT LOWEST BATES. Our First Sale will take place at Christchurch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899, For which Catalogues close on MONDAY, November 20, 1889, afterjhe arrival of the South express mail. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



WOOL SEASON, 1890-1900 :x ._.____ j \1/ E ,fe HALL BK REPIIKSENTED at the Christchurch and Timaru nrrnc fa){ture8 ' ai)d have m:ide satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately afc Ashburton. Consignments will he received at our Ashburton or Tir.wald stores, and sent on to either Chrislchurch or Timaru, free of all charges, exctpt railage. Clients who wish to send then- Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for Bale at Ashburton-Frifdlander Eros. 1, Ltd, Siding, Aehburton If intended for Bale at Christohurch-Brown and Son'a Siding, Addingbon If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru-Mill and Co.'s Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment aCLyttellon-N.Z. Shipping Co. 'a Dumping Shed, Lyttelton



25th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (November 19) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 4 p m~-Holy Baptism 630 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon ' E, A WOODTKORPE, MA., _ Vicar EGGS, Eggs-We are Cash BuyenTof Fresh Eggs m any quantity.—Flet cher Bros , Caah Supply Stores NOW on View—s,ooo Christmas and New Year, Cards. One of the largest and best selections ever seen m Ashburton. Com prising Handpainted Garde, Black and White Cards. Cellulaid Cards, RJeohanieal Oards, Autograph Cards, Comic. Cawis, Boxes, Packets, Fancy Calendars, etc. Imported direct, and mai&ed at the lowest possible price. lasgeetionlnvited.- A.Hi Williams. $isctrtd Street. H *m



TANCRED STREET, NBXTj Gas^jCOMPANT's jOFfIOES ]\JONEY ~TO LEND According to Arrangemontf^from £5 AND DPWARD^, Upon any Security,! TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted;' Weekly oc Monthly Payments te arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION Si FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR-San Fire Insurance Office a,nd Canton-Marine Tneurance Office. Just Arrived NEW GOODS NEW KOVELTIFS TN fact everything a Cyclist requires DATES, LOWftY AN 3 CO ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS BURNETT STREET, We Repair any make, and guarantee a'l work. eh urch Bervices:" St. st^7h~enT's church, Ashburton.



OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERTj (Late of London), WILL be m Ashburton from Ntvember 20 till the end of the month. ORDERS may bo lefb with MR LLEWBLLIN OWEN ah his Muaio Studio, Arn^n Chambera, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel SIKGING AND VOICE PRODUCTION MRS HERBERT STEEL receives pupils for the above, both m private Itssons and m class, at her reaidsnee Havolcek Street, The second term of present clas* com* mences on MONDAY, 13th inst. Should a sufficient number of ladies apply a second class will be formed. Class Terms—XOs 6d per Qairter. 11 83 MONEY TO LEND PBIYATELY.



THE| New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY T"S now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, IN THE LATEST SHAPES AXD STYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN UREAT VARIETY^ See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. j I Sac oar N* w Suitings for Summer Wear. See our Rca^y Mside Clothing.fl See our Boy*' Norfolk Suits. See our Bjys 1 Washing Blouses.§ See our New Ties, etc., etc.l SUITSJ 10. MEASURE. 'FIT QUARANTINED. NEW ZE^I^AIVD CIOTHING FACTO? Y. F. H. BKCKINGSALB, Blanager.



BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE much pleasure m announcing that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Litely conducted by Mr J. H. Jamieson, And respectfully aolicit a continuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre decesßor. ALL ORDERS promptly executed, and all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EiST STREET, ASHBURTOJT II 107



T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 1 % ™* 1 % T I N W A L I). Together with Dwelling House, of six rooms, detached Washhouse etc., being Lota 267, 268. 269, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277, and 278, Situated at corner of Graham and Ch»r:es Streets, near the rail way Station, belonging to Mas F. Lowe, t'eur., MR T. BULLOCK will offer the above by Auction ab the Arcade on the date named afc H. 30 am. as previously advertised T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer^



BEEGi; H J3 ► H SJUP-MAKK -IJSG eOMPOSHION. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUE The finest and nioet economical Sheep* j Branding oil m the Market. Read the j opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers m Otago : ' WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z» Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Deab £irs,— We have found Berger's Marking Oil to bg a good and durable sheep branding material and intend u&ing it again \a being (cheaper than the preparation formerly usocl ioe the purpose.— P. J. Paterson, Stat. Mgr. Ui'DOUBrEDLY MORE EC (NOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. McKbnzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmerston, May 19, 1897. Dkar ?ii.S, —I have great pleasure m stiting that Bkrger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKS A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Dear tins,— l have used Berger's Branding oil for some years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending ifc. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency righifrom, top to bottom, and requires no Btirrin,g. ONLY TO BB USED TO, $& A?£REOIAMD. From James Taylor/Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, IBty7. I'ear Sir's,—J used Bbrger's Branding oil, black and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfoctly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is invaiu. able, beiDg always ready and highly eco nomical. It has only to be used to be apfir** dated, -.. '' GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION jjOli *EVERAJ, YEARS. Ff m JovjN Ei,uot, Gladbrook Station Middlemarch. May IS, 1897, ' My Eear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding I ergkr's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on all our flicks for several years and it has giveu every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I Had it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skius, l*i is much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp, black and oil), ds owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guarauteed not to ' injure the wool, Will wash off on scouring without leaving a etain. Sold by F. FEHRIMANc ASHBURTON, N.Z. ~~ tSbvobton, FOR SALE—iota <& and 42 containing I Root! 3 Perches, fronting Suffolk ; Street. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 R,ood 23 Perches, fronting Sudbury Street, Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of trese sections, either separately or as a whole, I T. BULLCOg.



F. FERRTM».K. BONKDUST-The very beat Manure which can bo applied to tho soil. GUANO -Which has given great satis ffcc.ion throughout; the District the last three seasons. BRANDING OILS-Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sons, England. c v«i-y best article on the nif rket I MMEY ~~~ I" II \YK a sum of £10 000 to lend on H Hiong ;gc ( .f Fret-hold Farm Lands, m smi, to suit bcrrowerH, a 4,4 to 5 per cent. Al,o h ama of £20 000 iv invest m ono pa;w 1.11 a aecuriiy sh u win« an ex cepiioiv-vHy good margin at 4 po • cent. F. FKRRIMAN. fjk sale at trevurtotT i /CORNER Sto'icu, containing; | of an ! \J pet a, well fenced and docked with fruit trees. There is also a pomp with & t;ood supply of water. Prici-«£4o F. FERUIMAN. FOli SALE, "" r HAVE for sale on tho Be ai hßoad, Corner Section, cont?iitiin« J acre of Ejoo-l land, npon which is erect, d a five 1 roomed hoaso. Ful pirticula.a 0.1 tp. plication. i . F. FKjRRfMAN. | FOE !SALE,~~ ~ ( XFORO STREET, HaMK-TEaD HA.LF-ACRE of Fmt Class L»nd, lets 69 and 70. F. PKRRIMAN.



MR C J. HABPEK TITILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS LONGBEACH Homcsteael, MONDAY, November 20 EIFFELTON" Schoolroom, TUESDAY, November 21 FLEMINGTON Schoolroom, WEDNES DAY, November 22 LOWCLIFFE Schoolroom, THURSDAY, November 23 EALING Schoolroom, FRIDAY, No vember 24 At 7.50 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 SELWYN~EIEO [ORATE."™ MU JOHN REiNNIB VyiLL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS ftt RAKAIA Town Hall, MONDAY, No vember 20. OHERTdI'Y Schoolroom, TUESDAY, November 21, METHVEN Schoolroom, WEDNESDAY Novrmber 22. LAURISTON Schoolroom, THURSDAY, November 23. HIGBBAKK Schoolroom, FRIDAY, JSiovember 24. BARR HILL Schoolroom, SATURDAY November 25. IJ-10^ Meetings at 8 p.m.



THE ASHBUIiTO^ ELECTION. MR W. S. MASLIN INVITF3 Kleefr>rp to meet, him at the HAMPSTIviD SCBOOLRUOJi, MONDAY Next, November 20 Commence at 8 p.m. 11 211 ~¥FloMlm:clachlan~~ WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS as follows :— i HINDS, at the Sohoolhouso, on FRIDAY, • 17th msb, at 7.30 p.m TINWALD, at the Templar H.»M, on SATURDAY, 18th inst, at 7.30 p,m WINSLOW, at the Schoolhouse, on MONDAY, 20th inst, at 7.30 p.m GREENSTREET, ab the Schoolhouse, on TUESDAY, 21st msb, a<> 7.30 p.m WINCHMORE, ab the Schoolhouse, on WEDNESDAY, 22nd msb, ab 7 30 p.m WAKANUI, ab the Schoolhouse, on THURSDAY, 23rd inst, at 7.30 p m SEAFIELD, ab the Schoolhous*', on FRIDAY, 24th inst, at 7.30 p m r _ 11 74 AfcSJIBUBTuN ELECrOEAL DISTfiIOT.



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BORISKTT STREET Next the Club. rilO the Fanners and Jeneral Public of JL Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, h^vir jusb landed a big consignment of Qrst-c'ass jiggers at £14 !oa. Yj'-o nvo the oldest bicycle firm m Aa'hburtoa and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rurlge-Whlt-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto Repairs by exports, All work guarau teed.



SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 \ QUANTITY of Household Furniture, jOL comprising—Double Bedeleada, Spring Mattresses, Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Easy Chairq, bender, Mangle, and Sundries, etc . Without Reserve. 11 113 HENRY STEPHENSON. TEINDEKB ' TENDERS for Six-roomed House at Fair ton for G. Leadley, Keg, clobo at 4 o'clock on Monday, 20th icst. Planß and Specifications may be seen at my Office, Arcade Chambers. 'lhe Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, A. AGER, I* HI __Architect NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR A. AND P, SHOW AND RACEj?. AT 2d per milo first class, minimum 4e, Id per mile second class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only. Ticketß | i sued from the 21st to the 23rd November at Lyttelton, Kingston, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, available for return till the 4',h of December. The jiurney must be started or. the date of lhe purchase of t|ie ticket m every case, and may be broken after the first 25 miles A night train will leave Dunedin for Qhristehuroh at £> p.m. on the 25th Novem ber* 11 110 BY ORDER.



Wanted. WANTED Know!—The Value at Jhe Corner m Ladies' Novelties fur Neckwear Mid Hosiery is the b';al m the town — NORTHCOTH AN?! HE*VOBD ONYBODV kens tlu-t "'cotohmeu drink M'Ket z:e'd Ilondiii L>nl<a Tea, because it; saves the quid eiller, an' garsgq faur Imphm ! / IHINESK Laundry Glaa^ gives a Beauti- O ful JKnamt-.lied »nd G!i y.y appearance to Linen, ft;r .vhich the Chinese art; noted Prica —?d and I 3.— Flbtchkr 13kos. Whol-.'salo and Rut*il Agent* for (/'anterbuiy rilONcVl., fivt's makiu' Tougdl nae biyihe X like?' "It i.s the Heelnnd tea 0' the Mickfls zie he is tlriakin', to ba surely ! DAHLIA'S— Bos v. ui-mid varieties', 5s 6d per diz n; Potatoes, Is 91 per sack ; Clv.ck Wheat, Oats, C'haif, etc, at lowest rates—-J. Thomas, Havelock Street. WHY is the Britmh eoldier like Hnudui Lanka Tea 1 Because the quality is* quickly shown when m hot water ! tite I AKK ! AXE ! We don't want to fi^ht, but meanwhile ask for M'Kecz e'a Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed m Ceylon. WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard'a, there to make a display of the largest tango of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton.



An Fxi'RESS — Kvcrj body knows the advantage of an exprea nua who kaows the town and euhurba thjrough'y, and executes orders prompt'y. Therpfore send for John Coofeßj Qeueral Carrier and Expressman.— Advt) The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury a!on>* this year. As a natural conecqueocf, following ihe advanced cost cf the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lifts show ing a considerh. rise m the rricea of all Tweeds, Coatings, V cugn s, &c. Messrs Craioheap & Bekrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight;, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m M*>y for a large shirin~eat of the most fashionable Suitings for the apptoachitu; ! Spring season. They also eeaureii larcr' 1 parcels from ih.e principi 1 New Zea'anci milis ust before the risp, and will give their customers the full benefit of their limrry 3on*racts. Messrs Cuaighead and Bkiiry- MAN invite an ear:y ii).--.[!3Cti.>n 0! iheir Ne« iJoode. Their leading lira <,f Meu'n Sui's to msafuro for £3 10s, made up m their well known siyle and fit, should c.vnviiice ti.s mo ;t sceptical of their sterling Y d'ueß i



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