g*nt. They will be serviceable brown hats. without ornamentation, euch »*s adorned those worn by the Jubilee contingent. Major Hobin had a large conference to day with Colonel Pen ton.

The following members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry have volunteered for tet • vice id the Transvaal :—Lieut. Lindsay, Sergt. Carfiale, Troopers Ford, Wilkie (Ash barton), L. Parkinson, and Thacker. Sergt. McCabe and five men of the EUee mere Mounted Riflea have also volunteered.

COMMERCIAL.

London, October 1

Wool—For the present series 136,806 bales were catalogued, of which 128,823 have been sold. All classes are easier, and there have been many withdrawal;. The following clips have been sold:— "Toka pau," 6|d ; Kangatong," Hi 1.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Than was ft fair attendance of farmers and other* at the Aahburton yards to-day. The number of sheep yarded was about 6000, the •ale being up to late rates. The following are tcma of the prices:—Butchers' two toothi, fiom 12* to 17s; merino wethers, Sis 4d to 13s ; crossbred ewes, 15b 2d to 15s Id; merino ewei, 7a 9d to lls id; freezers from 14* to 17s. fctoro hoggets, 12* 5d to 12t 7d ; croubred ewea with fair percentage of iambs, 8s Id to 8s lOd ; crossbred ewes, lamba givan m, 16s 7d to 19*; forward wethers, 14s 8d to 15a 5d ; merino wethers, 8s 4d. Cittle—Cows, £3 7s 6d to £6 7s 6d ; heifers, £3 5a to £4; steers from £4 to £6 12t 6d.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 2 The Home met at 7 30 p m dhe House went into Committee on the KAURI GUM BILL.

Id reply to a question Mr Seddon said the Bill was only intended to prevent aliens from working on proclaimed reserves. The otbtr lands would be open to these people. Belay m iawuing naturalisation papers arose from the difficulty is identifying applicant?. He admitted that the Austrian* were in dustrious, and would make good colonists if given opportucities for naturalisation. Mr Bligo moved a new clause amending section 7of the Act, allowing a person to' obtain a license to dig gum after one month's ' residence instead of three months The Premier opposed the amendment on the ground that it would open the door too wide and not prove a sufficient cheok upon the inlux of aliens

The amendment was lost on the voices Mr Letbbridge moved a new clause that any holder of a license for six month* be entitled to voto ft any election of a local body m his district

Lost by 22 to 19 Mr Monk moved an amendment to lection 1? that the native or other owner of land should not be compelled to license persons employed by him m digging gam on his own property

Mr Mftßsey supported the amendment, He considered that the law at present was a grots ir justice on land holders wishing to employ people to dig gum Mr Mock withdrew hia amendment m favor of one by the Premier—Provided that any owner of freehold land may m writing Authorise any person employed by him to dig for gum, and euch person shall not be required to take out a license The Bill wm reported with amendments. The third reading wai set down for to morrow The House rose at 12.15 a.m

THE WAIKATO.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Ddnedin, October The N.Z# Shipping Company is advised from London that the news received on Saturday m respect to the Waikato is incsrrecti There has been no farther Dews as to the whereabouts of the vessel since she wa« lighted by the Aalborg on August 3

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign-

United Press Association—By Elrctrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka Ojt. 3, 11.18 a-m, Guardian Office 11 41 a.m) The Austrian Ministry. Vienna, October 2 Count Olary Bucceeds Count Tbun as Premier and Minister of the Interior.

SPORTING.

HAWKR'S BAY SPRING MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Hastjncs Racecourse, October 3 There is beautiful weather for the opening, day, and the course is m excellent condition. There is a large attendance. Following are results :— Octobbr Handicap.—Sir Launoelob 1, Caatashore 2,The Frenchman 3. All started. Wen from start) to finish without an effort toy three lengths ; Bush Rose last. Time— 1.67. Dividend—£2 2i.

HOBDMSS—Ruby 1, Torpina 2, Tally-ho 3. All atarted. Won comfortably by three length!, Time—3.24. Dividend—£lo 11b. Guineas.—Seahorae 1, Miss Delaval 2, AataU 3. Rosella was scratched. Splendid rape; won by bare half length, Antaia quarter length behind Miss Delaval; Time— 1.40|- Dividend—£2 6s

Latest Items.

No BAU.QT Allowed.—»Oo the evening when Mr 0, J< Harper addressed the electors m the Oddfellows' Hall, the Mayor, who was hit chairman, left the Council chamber, and of coarae vacated the mayoral chair, m order to fulfil hit promise to Mr Harper. Some* body else, m the Mayor's abtenoe, became shepherd of the borough flock, and m their eagerness to get on with the bii si ne**, and at the same time to get over the difficulty that the ballot was invented to mrmount, blundered into a breach of the lair by adoption the ballot m the election of Committees. This was done, too, with the author of the Handbook of L?oal Govern ment sitting amongst them. Last night, when the Mayor was present, he had all the work done over again by open vote, bo that lb should b« legal.

NtW If HE Knew It —Or Pauling is a patriotic citizen no doubt, and when he »oaght election to the Borough Council hio ■patches aounded like those of a man burn- Ing to aenre hia fellow townsmen with hia very beat efforts. He would take a seat at that Board with a single eye to the boat interests of the ratepayers, and would b> just and fear not though the heavens should fall. But a little incident on Monday night showed that even a Pauling is nob beyond the suspicion of wanting to borrow a grind itone. An account for work done had been rtndered by Off* E. Kilworth and Son,. and had been sent back for details. The explana tion given was that the work had been under taken by arrangement for a lump cum of £3, an 3 was thus m a sense m the nature of a oontraot. Then the virtuous Or disappeared ' and was lost m the vigilant oinvasser, and Or Pauling at ones became a special pleader for the firm ha represents, and energetically aaserting that hia firm could do that work aa well as Kilworth and Son, wanted to know why a chance had not been given to them to show their ability. The Mayor said that waa a question which could be opened at the proper time—what had to be done then was bo pass tha account, and passed it was. And the Or became the Or again.

THE ASHBURTON Gf ARBIAH; TBISCAI, OCTOBER 3, 1899*



D: umliead Lettuce Giant Whie Cos Lettuce Mixed Water Mtlons Fine Write Musta.d Brown.Globe Onion Brown Spanish "nion } ary olden Glube OnV» Filv*r SLirj On'on Whie Ppanish Onion T»i f .le Curled P.ihh-y T'!n!)o* Crown Prtr-^riip William liuiflt. Pta Kcv. Dr Htuart Pea Carter's Stratagem Pea Veitch's Perfection P^» York hire Hero lea Sir Harry Atkinson Pea Iron Bark Pumpkin Large Cheese Pumpkin Yellow Mammoth Pumpkin French Breakfast Radish Long Scarlet Radish Mixed numip Radish Hyatt's Victoria Rhubarb Summer Spinach Mixed Varieties Squash Large Red Tomato Acme Tomato Farly Snowball Turnip White fe'tone Turnip Gulden Ball Turnip Laing'a Garden Swede » Custard Vegetable Marrow Moore's Cream Marrow Long Green Vegetable M&rroir



G-«en Windsor Broad Bears Harlington Windsor Broad Beans Thiei'H Border Hero Broad Beans Canadian Wonder French Beans Pale Dun French Beans Kaily Golden Dwarf Butter Beans Champion Scarlet Runner lieai a B ood R» d Bjet Sugar Beet Dwarf Green Curled Borecole Tall Green Curled Borecole Adam's early White Broccoli Carter's Champioji Broccoli Carter's Eclipse Broccoli Walcheren Broccoli Srryraerer's Giant Brussels Sprouts Large York Cabbage Infield Mai ket Cabbage Red Dutch Cabbage Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbage Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Early Short Horn Carrot James's Scarlet Intermediate Carrot Early London Cauliflower Walcheren Cauliflower Veitch's Autumn Giant Cauliflower Cole's Crystal White Celery Cole's Superb Red Celery Xxrra Curled Cress Long Prickly Cucumber Short Prickly Cucumber Stock wood Ridge Cucumber Japanese Climbing Cucumber London Flag Leek Giant Musselburgh Leak



ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS 3d PER PACKET OR 2s 6d PER DOZEN; Id Flower Seeds, TJower Seeds Id. We ha-veJoTer 5000 Packets of Flower Feeds m stock. Id p#i Packet. lOOpYarieties to choose from. LAST YEAR'S FLOWER SEEDS, 64 PER DOZEN| PACKETS. Balk' Seeds. (Cleaned by Special Machinery.) F.-oin > immo and Blair'« Seed F»rm« ( Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seed ... , Bi 64 per lb  Selected Giant White B Jgian C*-rot ... , 2^ 6d  „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ,„ 3a Od '* ** „  Long Red Altringhara Carrot .„ , 8< Od " '*   Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3s 6d " "' ---„ Strain Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... . . 9d '* *' „ „ Yellow Tankard Mangold ... ... " ** „ „ Qhamp'on Yellow Globe Mangold ... „„ ffl " n „ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mango'ds ... ,1«W " "  Mixtures Lawn Gmss Seed - ... , li Od " ** „ GorseSeed ... ... ... 2v6d " " „ Tree Lucerne, per oz 6d ... ... ... 6s Od „ ETC. ETC. ETC. IUBNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDg, Guaranteed fco be of the'Highesc Percentage of Germination. FROM 7d pc lb, 663 per cwt. Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Champion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White St ne Stubble Skirving Swede Purple Top Mammoth Etc. Etc. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Wholesale & Retail Agents for Canterbury or Nimmo A Blair'* Standard Seeds, SEED CATALOGUES TO BE HAD FREE ON APPLICATION.



SEED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CANTERBUK BEAUTY OF HFBRON 251 b a la, EARLY RUBIES 20! b a Is. LAPSTOSE KIDNEYS SOlba a Is, ROfelN ADAIR 32Ibi a X RICHARD SEDDON 121bs a la. FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR SACK OR MORE. Niinmo & Blair's Standard Seeds, FEW EQJUAL— BUT NONE BETTER. SOW SEEDS TH*T ARE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE & TRUE TO NAME FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY 3d PER PACKET. TEOETABLEg SEEDS. Ss CJd PER EOZKN. 80 VARIETIES INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWJVQ _



! JWATOES. POTATOES. 250 SACKS. 250 SACKS OF THE FINEST BLUE DEKWENT POTATOES. ( B4IU fcKOWN AMO LOCAL,) TO BE CLEARED OUT AT Is 114 PEB BAG, OB IWO BAGS J?uß S s 94, IU THEK BiDUCIIONS FOE TON LOTd AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SDPILT STORES. TI7E have just received advice by last mail from oar Home and Ameritaa ¥ ? buyers thab they have jast Bhipped to as large consignments of Olaeiware Uhiuaware, Plateware, Hardware, Jam Jais, etc, (which they hare bought atianra discounts for Prompt Oaeh) and to make room m our Bulk Store for the above goods, we must clear out 250 sacks Poiatocp, m the coarse of a few week* •»» bow is your time to bay D e rw«snt Potatoes either for eating or seed purpose*. We will deliver the above Free, anywhere within the Belts. Crushed Oats 4s 6i per Sack or three Ss o^rs for 12a B<l. Bed Chaff, Wheat 9 J per bag ; Oat, 101 1 er bag. Best Sound Onlo js 20.be a Is, or 4&Jbs for 2s. , 1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ABB PEOMPI CA.SH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farius,, Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Aehburton, on very favorable Terms. J FULL.SIZED.OORNSAOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIFD AT LOWESI CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEKBUEY FLOUR MILLS. OFFIOI SAND STORES — WEST STREET, ASHBURTON,



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, ' TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give you the best taluk for mttlk money. HONESTY is our Policy, We will not Guarantee you^an article bmlobs we know it will give you]>very'[Satiefaobion, One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. ortanix-- j_ MELLOR, TANORED BTREET, ASHBUFT3>»



iJTSJT.. I OUR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE | S'ltt. OF SPJRHNG AIN» teUaiMER GOOD§, Is now m course of and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write for one. Ib will be sent post free, on application, to any address m the|Colooy. IN THE MEINTIME— Oca Goods abb .' LADIES ■ Our Goods abb Cheaper, Fresher, I Cheaper, Frssheb, and morb Stylish I QHnnrTv wrttf t?or and more Stylish «hah those Obtain-1 bUOULD^WKITE FOR than thosbObtais- AIM IN THE COUN- «~ -•_.--. g^ ABIjE IN THE COHW' " «O» ' """ ■ W. STBANGE & CO., MdRCJANT?, M.VNGFAOTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPIRS, OHRISTCHOBOET. 56



OUR SPECIAL ,—;—, SHIPMENTS - „_, f JUST 1 ( r TTTRT ) X -™] SPiIINC & SUMMER GVDB l°^ Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DUFSS GOO DP, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made«to-order Suits and Siny'e (H-ments) have ju3t been'opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties fsnaosali £ f / #» a ft / n/ a Latest Nov eltibs Newest Stales vfJ.UI/IPII {ilctUilVo Kbwkst Sixlbs Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.)



«Godma»ethe 'Oonumm coontky, ma» madk LIFE 1H THE COlii'. iHV cu-ntkv, « ak madb MIT»WN."-Oovp ! tji,; low. '—C^wuer IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Life m Towa—bui .t ctmej mote tx^eutive chitflj— THE REASON | Becanse—Prices ace so much Higher m the f THE REASON WHY ? ) Country than they ake is the Town. ( WHY P This is JBBfc why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only find j MUCH f OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH I CHEAPER ! [ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, j CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country vieib Town bat seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shoctwg by Post ( ) Shopping by Post Costs Noth-ho but ] BY POST' \ -°™ Nothing but A U STAMP. I •*-> X *VJ& A. . j Agd STAMK All that Ladies residing m place* distant from Chrietohoroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down re^uir** ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or Pt0.0., anil forward at once to us. X;^*, | COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I ??,%% Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came m person to our establishment and did her buying* at the counter,-



THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Limited. FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS fTjIHE above Freezing Works will be CLOSED for Spring overhaul on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, And will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6. Winter rates for Freezing and Freight will be extended to all Stock slaughtered till the 25th November. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrbtcburob, Stptember 35, 1699, 9 865



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of The Public Works Act, 1894, that the above Board proposes to stop a Road m No. 1 (Lagmhor) Subdivision of the Upper Ashburtou Road District), extending from the north west boundary of Rural Section 6428 to the north west corner of Rural Sec tions 24660 and 25901, and that a plan has been prepared of the said road, which will be open to public inspection at the office of the above Board,' West Street, Ashburton, every week day during office hours, during eight consecutive weeks from the first pub lication of this notice. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, ! Clerk of the Upper Ashburton Road Board Ashburton, 15th August, 1899. 8 118



WE ARE m a position to Supply the Celebrated MANURES Of the BELFAST and FAIRFIELD Frjez ing Works at the same price at our Stores as if taken delivery of ab the Fairfield Works. 28 6d per Ton allowed if the qu«nbity purchased exceeds 5 Tons. A reduction of 5 per cent will be made bo regular Freezing Clients * We have also m stock, and will be pleased to supply ab lowest market rates : ODAMS SUPERPHOSPHATE. 37 per cent soluble. PURE BONEDUST. 48 per cent Phosphate and 42£ per cent Ammonia, AH» STANDARD PHOSPHATE, (Star brand) Equal to 44 per oent Bone Phosphate, of lime KAINIT (Potaeh Manure), 13.24 per cent Pure Potash, equal to 24.57 per cent Sulphate of Potash* THIS MANURE Is free from sulphuric acid 1 Sweetens and greatly improves the land Prevents and remedies finger and toe disease Produces enormous crops of rape and turnip Is suitable for all soils and all crops Is lasting m its effects, and brings to the farmer the sura promise of better times FRIEDLANDER BROS., loft,



XX7 E have for Private Sale a splendid VV Grazing and Cropping Farm, clog to Methven, on which there are the follow ing improvements : —Six roomed House, stall Stable and Birn. The property ia securely fenced and sub-divided ioto eight paddocks, with plenty of water. We invite applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lb>, Land and Estate Agent MANURES. MANURES..



FOX PRIVATE SALK, AVKRY Desirable Private Residence, splendid situation, comprising eight rooms, with pantry, scullery, washhouse, and every other convenience. Hot and co!d water supply, and gas laid on. Fu 1 par ticulars to intending purchasers from FRIEDLANDEft BROS, Limitid. YJTTE HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES 01 Various Descriptions. \ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED., 900 ACRE FARM AT METHVEN



WE have for Private Sale several firsts class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,—- Some well bredTROTUNG STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PKIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & OHAFFOUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with Beif feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffoutter, by Audrews and Beavin,with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, In first class order FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd.



' WEST STREET AUCTION MART, OUR NEXT] HORSE FAIR Will be held on THDESDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now bookir g entries^ JRiBDLANDER BROS., Ltd] R. "'FRIEDLANDER, 162 Auctioneer;



GERALDINE RACING CLUB. "VTOMIN&TIONS due THURSDAY, sth Jl\ msb,, by 9p m. For full programme see Referee of Septem ber 27. E. A. O'MALLEY, 10 12 Hou. Sec. DAVID THOMAS. NOTICE, T AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT AND _OATS. 9 295 DAVID THOMAS. FRIEDLANDER BKOS., [Ltd



T. Bullock. JJ'OK iSAJLiiI. -|/\ ACRES -if\ JLU acres 1U FIRST-CLASS Land Fronting Middle Road, Allanton ; either as a whole or m two allotments of fiva acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. 97 acres 97 \ A DJOINING the Lowcliffe School to be /x sold as a whole, or m blocks varying m size from 13 to 93 Acres, to suit pur chasers. Should make suitable homes for Contractors, aa it is close to a school and there is generally a fair amount of work obtainable m the District. Easy Terma of Payment. Foi full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. AT A LOW RENTAL. i^iOMMODIOUS Premises m Tancred \J Street, suitable fur Shop or Store, ab present occupied by Mr F, S. Malcolm. Possession can be'given aboub the middle of next week T. BULLXCK,



NOMINATIONS must be m the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colors of the riders; also the necessary amount m cash, by 9 30 p m, on TUESDAY, October 10, at Devane'a Hotel, Ashburton. Owners are reminded that-, m accordance with Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handi capped, unless the nomination fees are paid at time of entry. All riders or drivers must wear proper racing costumes. HANDICAPS will be declared on or about TUESDAY, 17th October ACCEPTANCES will close at 9.30 p m, on TUESDAY, 24th October, ab Devane's Hotel 1 Five per cent, will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the Racing Track, which is m complete order. 9 75 W. SIMPSON, Secrebary.



PROGRAMME, 1—1.15 p m—Handicap Maiden (saddle) of 20 sovb ; nomination, 10j; acceptance, 10a; two miles 2—2 pm — Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 sovb from the stake ; confined to horses the bena fide property of farmers resident m 1 the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of Buch owner prior to the Ist August, 1899, and trained m the County since that date ; nomination, 10s ; acaeptance, 10s ; two miles 3—2.40 p m—Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 35 soya ; second horse 5 soys from the stake; nomination, 17a 6d ; acceptance, 17s 6d two miles 4—3.15 p m — Handicap Selling Race (saddle), of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10<5; one milo and a-half 5—4 p m—Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 soys; second horae 5 soys from the stake ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 boy ; two miles 6—4 30 p m—Electric Handicap (harness), < 25 sovb ; second horse 3 toys from the stake ; nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d ; one mile and a-half 7—5 p m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys, second horse 3 aovs from the stake ; nomination, 12s 6d } acceptance, 12s 6d ; one mile



Sporting. A SHBURTON TROTiING CLUB. xjL iBPBING MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1899 (Under the rules of the New Z a'and Trotting Association ) President—Donald McLean, Efq ; Vice- Presidekt—P Devane, Efq; Stewards —Messrs J Small, R J Henry, J Me Conochie, J Devery, Oinie! McK<nd/y, F McCifferty, and J McCormick ; Judok —Mr D McLean ; Starter—Mr R J Henry ; Clkkk of Scales —Mr H Frißdlander; Clerk; of Course—Mr George Keller; Hanmcapper—Mt H Bnnkman; Timekeepers —Messrs D Thomas, J Lowia, and J Mii ler.



FOR SALS. rT7 ATERTON SECTIONS. Noa. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. O EVER A L Building Sections pt Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family Houee and £ acre; con venient to the railway aud schools. HALF /ere, Wills Street West; good . building site /ANE Acre, well fenced, West Town Belt For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE.



SATCEDAY, OCTOBER 7 I ACRE 1 1 ACRE 1 WITH STABLE, ETC., FRONTING THE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, MR T. BULLOCK has reofived instruc tions from Aln T Bradford to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,—* Lots 27, 28, 29 and 30, each containing | acre, fronting the Alford Forest Koari, just below the entrance to the Woolleu Factory on the opposite side. On Lot 27 is erected a stable, chuff houee, cowshed, etc. It is fenced with a maoroctrpa fence and planted with a number of fruit trees. To be •old as a whole or separately. Further particulars on application. Sale at 11.3 C a.m T. BULLOCK, 10 13 Auctioneer



f/ODDFELLOWS' BALL at Tinwald on I\J Show Night, October 27. Tickets, 3a ;6d; extra lady, Is. 10 15 I It A X A I A BOXING DAY SPORTS AND RACE!?. A PUBLIC Meeting of all interested m holding the above will be held at 8 pm. m the Library, Rnkaia, on WEDNES DAY, October 11. J. R. SHARP, 10 18 Secretary pto tern.



Good Building Site, Cox Street, Level, first-class land. LOs, Price required for Town Section 795, containing % acre Inspection invited Terms can be arranged T BULLOCK, Agent) PAIR Black Hamburga, imported from Sydney, both prize takers, for sale, cheap, e,b Peiharo Yards



NEW STRAWS, Fowere, Ribbons, Ruchings, G'ovee, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Print*, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of UnderclothiDg, Pinafore?, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcobn's,



WANTED Known— "The Corner" is the place to buy your Spring Outfib for the Show. Everything new.—North- COTB AND HEFFORD.



WANTED — Boarders ; worVing men preferred. Apply X.V Z., Mail Office. 10 14 /"I ENTLKM IfiN, t~y *' The~C^rn7r Tr tor \JT an up-to-da'e Suit "nrt all your Mercery requirements. — Northcote and i Hefford. j



WOOL Claßßing- Wanted, a Shsd or Wo for the coming Season. Good references.—W. Hooper, Winter Street, Ashburton. 10 20



FRKSH Wmub.ir, Cock'es, Groper, Ling, Blue C>d, and all kinds of Fresh and Smoked Fish by Express To-night, at J H Jewitt's' opposite Mail Office. 10 19



f Wanted. ELG N Sunday School Anniversary.— An Kn cruinment will take place on Thursd y, October 5, at 7.30 pm. Songs, Da'o<.'u?p, Recita'ions, etc 10 16



CHURCH SERTICEB: ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Aahburton. TUESDAY, 745 p m—Vestry meeting WEDNESDAY, 2 p m—Ladies 1 Working Society THURSDAY, 7 30 pm—Bible Class FRIDAY, 7 15 pm—Evening Prayer; 8 pm, Choir Praotice 19ch SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Oot. 8.) 830 am—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3p m—DROMORE. the Vicar 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon. R A WOODTHORPB, MA,, Vicar.



SHOW Of X IVE BTOOK, PRODUCE, IMPLE MENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be Held on the Ashburton SHOW G ROUNDS, OS FRIDAY, OOTOBER 27, 1899. LIBERAL PRIZE MONEY GIVEN, ALSO NUMEROUS VALUABLE SPECIAL PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. ENTRIES (which will nob be considered valid unless accompanied by entrance fees) must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 6 p.m on FRIDAY, October 20. ~W. SIMPSON, 10 21 Secretary.



N O I I O E. •■ nnHOSE of our subscribers who have not JL p^id their accounta are tespectfuliy reminded tint it will save a good deal of book-keeping if they will pay up without delay. HENRY WILLIS, Manager A^hhurton Publishing Company. October 2, 1899 ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION A FULL Attendance of Members is requested at the Practice TO-NIGHT. Intending Members for the Messiah Concert are requested to forward their names as early as possible to Mr H A Gates or the Secretary. 10 17 J B WARD, Hon Sec. ASBBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S



BARING SQUIRE SUNDAY SOHOJL rANSTOAL FESTIVAL. QUNDiY Services on Bth Octobor. i? Preacher — Rev. VVm. B umber, of hristchurch. Tea and Children's Concert, THURSDAY, October 12. Aldress by Rev G. B la?!'*. Musical conductor—Mr Wm. McDonald: 9 88 WAE DECLARED AGAINST THE BOERS. J H STEPHENS HAS reduced his Shoeing to 4s, Hacks cash. Racing and Trotting Shoes Extra. See sample of Woik at A. &P. Show. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 9 288 Auhburtoa.



TUST unpacked 800 volumes of choice tf Book?, direct from the Publishers, comprising Reward Books, Sheldon's B>oks m fancy bindings, Dictionaries, Poet?, Bibles, Prayor and Hymn Books, Birthday Books, Toy Picture Books, Colonial Library Editions of the latest Books, and cheap editions 8d each. The above were bought for cash, and are marked at the lowest prices, special discount for quantities to schools, libraries, etc.—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened up their first shipment of New Spring Goods, and respectfully invite inspection We have confidence m showing these Good?, as they are m a nice variety, and honest value.—Barrett Bros., Drapers, Clothiers, etc., East Btree



"PURITAN, the earliest) Potato, Al XT quality, 151bs for la; Beauty of Buh, general favorite, 261bs for Is. 5i per sack ; Early Snowdrop, heavy cropper, prime quality, 201bs for Is, 6i per sack; Brerzi's Prolific, the besb for licht land, 38 bs for 1«, 3a 6d per sack ; Bath Kidney, 401bs for Is, 1 33 3i per sack; and other good kinds. j Cheaper by the ton.—-J. Thomas, Havelock Street.



f^X OLDEN Polish Fowls—Among the VJT mot beautiful of all fancy fowle. A cock and six hens for sale, cheap, at Pilham Yards



WANTED RnoWn—That J. Moison has received a large supply of i Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, an 1 never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmiker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, K&sb Street, Ash burton.



Woods' Greftt Peppermint Cure for Cough »nd Golda never fails—ls 6d and 2-.bd Wot Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great ffoppt rainti Q«r?-le 6d apd 2s 6d