PHASES OF THE MOON

October

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1899. THE WAR CLOUD.

The war cloud has at last burst that has been impending over South Africa, and before the Sabbath bells again ring that will call President Kruger and his people to prayer to the God of Battle to whom he so often and bo unjusti? i fiably appeals m an unrighteous cause, the Boers will have little time left on their hands for devotions. Presi dent Kruger, m his own peculiar way, appeals to " the sword of the Lord and of Gideon, '^ but m a few hours he will find that, if he is to make any headway m the war, he must adopt tha old British motto of " Trust m God, but keep your powder dry." The tension has at last broken, the negotiations between the two parties have virtually ceased, and we are now anxiously wait ing for the beginning of real hostilities. The army corps mobilised by the Im perial Government cannot arrive m the Transvaal for a |ort»ight yet at least, and even Sir Redvers $aljer, the commander in-chief of the British arms m South Africa, does not leave London till the jL^tb of October, $ut there is a force on the ground, mobilised from all the more easily reached portions of the empire, including India, su^cieut to hold the Boer forces m check, so that, we pe«d »ot look far any really

i import*at fighting for some time yet I Any engagement likely to take place m the near future will be unimportant, no matter which arm may triumph, but meanwhile the Boers m their ignorant and vindictive way, may make things very uncomfortable for the residents m Johannesburg and the more essentially British portions of the Transvua!. It is rumoured that Natal will be invaded, that the Free State troops will make an advance from Reenan's Pass, and that generally the Boors will become actively r.ggreimvo But m face of all rcpo'ts it has to he remembered that there are enough' British troopa on the ground to keep the Boers from making any really decisive advance or achiev ing any really decisive victory. That being so, we must calmly wait events, but from the very nature of things these must follow m rapid succession, and the cable must of neceßsity be washed anxiously as a messenger laden with momentous news.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found i an article on the poultry industry, and on Ihe fourth page the continuation of the story •• NadA, the Lily." Tub War.—Now that war ban been declared, and that newa from the theatre of operations will be anxiously looked for and eagerly received, we intend to publish extras whenever any cable news of moment reaches us, snd these will be purchasable from our ruuners or at the office. We have also m preparation a special large map of the portion of South Africa affected by the present trouble, and this will be exhibited m the counting-house window of th c Guardian office. It will be large enough to show prominently all tho places involved m the trouble, and as events occur the map will be marked to show their progress* Diphtheria—There are two casee of diph theria under treatment at the hospital, and one other case is reported within the borough, All Doiwo Well.—Mr W. C. Davis, Highbank, has a crossbred ewe with four lambs this season—mother and family all strong and healthy, Cokvicted and DISCHARGED—Before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P , this morning, a first i (fender was convicted of drunkenness, cautioned, and discharged. Heavy Fbeshbt.—There was a heavy freshet m the north branch of the Ashburton River last evening, and to-day the streams are considerable. The water is very thick. Tub Gale.—-Mr Henry Stephenson's aviary was partially unroofed during the gale yesterday, and six valuable oanarieß escaped. One was afterwards re-captured; A Goternment CAacus.~-There was a caucus of the Government party on Thurs day morning. A full muster was present. 1 The order paper w»s very carefully gone through, and the Bills to be gone on with this session decided on. These the Premier announced m the afternoon. A hope was expressed that the session would end next week Legislative Council Appointments — The Hon Mr Maogiegor has intimated to tho Premier that he does not propose to accept re-appointment to the Legislative Council. It is understood that one or two other re tiring members will decline nomination; The appointments will noo be definitely settled till Saturday. Delayed.—-The express was twenty-five minuics after time m arriving at Christ church lust night. The delay was caused by the fierce nor'-weat gale, which was met with a!l the way from Studholmo, the crossing point of the two trains. The nor'-wester is also reported to have affacted the Rakaia river, which was very high when the train crossed the bridge. The evening train from Christchurch was correspondingly late m arriving at Aehburton. Favojrablk Report.— The New Zealand limes says that Mr Bbey, Government Analyst, has recently examined some cheese which was reported to have caused severe attacks of colic. Mr Skey, m his report, states that the cheese was quite free from any deleterious ingredients. Dr. John S. Purdy, who also submitted the cheese to a bacteriological examination and experimen tal investigation, has also reported favour ably. Ie is probable that the recent reports from England have caused unnecessary alarm, and the cheese was wrongly blamed as the cause of the indisposition. A. & P. Association The following additional special prizes have been offered for competition at the A. and P. Show: — The Weatport Coalbrookdale Goal Company, Ltd, per Mr J, Tucker, agent, gives one ton of Westport coal for the best collection of agricultural implements on the ground; Messrs John Orr and Co. give one guinea, added to the Association's prize, for the best shod draught horse; Mr T. Kollitt gives £1, or sack of Sour, for *h« best loaf of home made bread, made with flour from the VVakanui millj also £1, or sack of flour, for plate of six scones; Ashburton Saleyards Company, one guinea for the beat English Leicester ram { one guinea for the best fat bullock or steer ; and ont guinea for the best fat cow or heifer ; Messrs W. H. Collins and Co., £1 Is for the best shod light horse. j Aldington Market.—The following were the local *ales at Addington on Wednesday : For Mr W Strachan, Bakaia, 50 crossbred wethers at 18a 9d ; Mr J Lambie, Kyle, 140 half bred wethers at }8s lid j Mr W Looh head, Rskaia, 56 halfbred wethers at 19* 2d; Mr E G Wright, Windermere, 67 halfbred wethers at 19s 6d; Mr D B Carrutheri, Rakaia, crossbred ewes at 16a 3d j Mr X Baxter, Rakaia, crossbred ewes at 16a; Mr M Friedlander, Lyndhurst, 49 Hampshire Down ewes at 16s 7d to 17s lid, and 42 crossbred ewes at J7s 2d to 18s 6d ; Mr L White, Rakaia, 25 merino ewes at 2la 3d, Jl4 shorn crossbred ewes »b 15i Id to 14ji ; Mr H 6 B»ker, Mefchven, 45 crossbred wethers »t 18s Gil to 19s 4d, 78 merino wethers at 12i ?d to 15s ; Mr R M Adams, Lyndhurst. 70 merino wethers At 13s 3d to 14s lOd : Mr R Campbell, Qhertsey, 50 cross? bred weehers at 13* 91 Catholic Litbbary Society.—The Ashbur ton Literary Society's weekly meeting, which was held m the schoolroom last even ing, took the form of a banquet) m honor of the newly elected officers. Mr L. Hanrahan took his seat for the first,time as President, while at the other end of the table the Vioe-jtfresident's chair was occupied by Mr R. J. Henry, There was a large Attendance of members, And the schoolroom presented the gay appearance of a banqueting hall. The table, under the able management of Mrs Boal and a company of young ladies, was tastefully decorated and well laden with the best of eatables, to which full justice waa done. After the formal toasts had been duly honored, the toast of " kindred societies'' wai proposed by the Vioe- President and responded to by the ex- President. The Bpgeph jn response was a lengthy one, and most interesting, and showed the good work that o»n be done by these societies. Aftnr the toast had been duly honored, the President, m a neat speech, on behalf of the Society presented Mr F. Cooper with a gold medal m recogni tion of his valuable services as first President of the Society. Mr Cooper, m thanking the m.emoers for their handsome and surprising meniento, assured them that the work he had done m connection with the Society had been to him a labor of love, and he had not looked for more reward. The medal, which w»b suitably inscribed, was m the shape of a Maltese Cross (the badge of the Society), and reflects great) oredit upon the workman ship of Mr JessoD, from whose establish ment it was procured. Dampen were drunk to several other appropriate toasts, And responded to by those appointed. The speeches made during the evening proved m every case that the Society was doing good work m bringing oat speakers* During the evening songa were reudered by the Rev. Father Cooney and Messrs Moison, Burgess, Moriarty, MoS#eeney, McSberry, Madden, and Soal.and a recitation by Mr D. Moriarty. Aba late hour a most enjoyable evening was brought) to a close by all singing Aula lAngsyne/ J

TRANSVAAL WAR.

In Operation from Yesterday, Recall of British Resident at Pretoria. Boer Forces on the Frontier Fstimate of their Strength Rumoured Invasion of Natal British Waiting for the Army Corps. 1 Patriotic Demonstrations m London, Free Staters Across Van Reenan's Pass. Refugee Outlanders want to Raise an Infantry Corps, A Hint to the Cape Govern i ment. Proclamation Against Treason Opinions of English Papers I Enthusiastic Recruiting. An Enterprisiug Correspon dent. In the Boers' Camp. Offer of Sydney Mounted Eifles Uniced Pre«s Association—By Elecbrio Telegraph —Copyright Sydney, October 12 The Governor has informed the Admiral that war with the Transvaal comes into operation as from to-day. Pretoria, Oct 12 President Kruger, replying to a birthday address, urged the troops to put their trust m God, who directed every bullet. Mr Greene, British Resident at Pretoria, has been recalled. America protects British interests m the Transvaal. October 12 The Standard and Diggers* News, published m Johannesburg, has bus pended publication. DIIRIAS, Oct 12 It is reported that the Free Staters have invaded Vaa Reenan's Pass and seized a Natal train at Harrismitb. October 12 The Qutlanders who proceeded to Fatal have offered to form an infantry corps of 3009J The Government have promised to advise tha enrolment of 1000. Capetown, October 12 Sir Alfred Milner on the 7th assured President Steyn that they were pre pared to consider definite suggestions for the termination of the crisisis, but declined to be pledged regarding the disposition of the Britiah troops. Sir Alfred Milner has iasued a pro clamation making it a treasonable act to abet the Boers. London, October 11 * The Daily Chronicle excuses the Boers. The Manchester Guardian declares that the ultimatum is an act of mad despair. The Rand Relief Committee has distributed £20,000 during the last few months. Enthusiastic recruiting is proceeding m London and Birmingham. Lieutanant Bundle, of the New South Wales Lancers, has been gazetted Lieutenant of Carbineers. October 12 A patriotic demonstration occurred on the Stock Exchange, and at the ! matinee at JDrury Lane Theatre, when the war limit expired. " Rule Britannia" was sung with enthusiasm. Canada is bitterly disappointed that only 300 cavalry and infantry are being accepted. A correspondent of The Times, who spent four days at Sandspruit, found 8000 men sneamped over a wide area, with abundant sappliee, bat that the water was defective. Be estimates that there are 13,000 men on the frontier of Natal, 3500 ntar Mafeking, and 3000 near Kimberley. No important operations ate ex pected, since the British troops wiU act on the defensive until the army crrps arrives from London. Mr Chamberlain cabled to Lord Brassey that he was much gratified at the prompt arrangements for the dispatch of the Victorian Contingent, which would prove of substantial assistance. The Lord Mayor has opened a refugee fund, and has convened a meeting at the Guildhall on Monday to express confidence m the Govern ment, | Mr Balfour, speaking at Haddington, declared that an oligarchy, fearing that its hour of domination was ending, had forced the war when Great Britain desired to establish conditions render ing peace possible. Mr Asquith, at Dundee, and Dr Parker, at Bath delivered speeches supporting the Government. Lord Onslow, speaking at Guilford, said the co operation of the colonies showed Europe that Great Britain had military reserves outside the British , Isles. The Government has chartered the Orient as a troopship. Sydney, October 12 The officer commanding the Mounted Rifles has offered to raise a unit, with horses and accoutrements, for the Tansvaal.

Boers Advancing on Laing's Nek.

British Troops on the Move. Colenso Threatened. (Received W»k»paaka Got. 13, 93 ».m, ThU Office 9.35 a.m) Durban, October 12 The Boers are advancing on Laing's Nek and Ingogo unopposed. It is expected they will occupy £Tewcaatle to-night. A British force has left M&fekiog, making its way towards tha

border with big guns and ambulance), The women and children have been withdrawn from Mafeking. A detach ment of the Orange Free State troops afc Olivershock threaten Uolenso, m Natal. The Boer commandos at Utrecht and Vryheid are descending toward the Drifts on tbe Buffalo river, fco the east of Dundee. (Received Wakapuaka October 13, 9-8 a ra This Office 9 35 a.in) Capetown, October 12 Mr Schreiner has wired to the frontier officials to soothe the antago nists, and show the colonists they are loyal to the Queen.

Lord Rosebery on the Situation.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 13, 9.25 a-m, j This Office 958 a.m) London, October 12 Lord Rosebery, m a letter published m the press, says that m view of the Boer ultimatum, the nation ought to close its ranks and relegate controversy to a more convenient season. No Government would repeat the conclu sion of peace after such % reverse as befel the British troops at Majuba i Hill.

South Australian Contingent.

(Received Wakapuaka Oot 13, 9.40 a.m, This Office 10-13 a.m) Adelaide, October 13 In the Assembly, after strong oppo sition by tbe labor party, a motion m favor of sending troops to the Trans vaal was carried by 18 to 9. The minority were all labor members.

THE RECEPTION OF THE NEWS IN CHRISTCHURCH.

The newt that war had at last been de olared between Great Britain and the Trans vaal caused considerable excitement m Christohuroh last night. At the Choral Hall the news was announced from the platform, and reoeived with cheers. At the conclusion ot the concert, the Mayor of Christchuroh ascended the platform, and addressed the audience. He concluded by saying—" Here, at this end of the world, we are not able to do much, but at least we can show the Mother Country our sympathy and loyalty. (Loud cheers.) I ask you to join m showing that loyalty and sympathy now by singing the National Anthem." The audience at once rose, and led by the performers during the evening, enthusiastically sang the well known tune. At its conclusion rousing cheers were given for the Queen, and then the gathering broke np. At the Theatre Royal Mr Hegan announced the receipt of the news of the commencement of hostilities m the Transvaal. The audi enoe, which was a large one, rose, and sang "God save the Queen," most enthusiastically, oonoluding with cheers!

THE NEWS ELSEWHERE.

SPEECH BY THE PREMIER.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 12 The Premier, addressing a meeting of the Liberal Federation to-night-, took occasion to announce thst war had been declared, acd the audience immediately sang the National Anthem. Mr Seddon then delivered a patriotic speech, wishing God epeed to our forces, and speedy termination to the struggle. He had no doubt, about the result. Wanganih, October 12 The news of the declaration of war was received to-night with spontaneous demon, strations throughout the town. The Salvation Army played "God Save the Queen," "Rule Britannia," and " God Save Oar Brave Army," and their loyalty waa cheered by the bystanders,

VOLUNTEERS FROM CANTERBURY.

Twenty four names were sent m to the District Defence offiao, iv response to the advertisement asking for voluuteers for the Transvaal Contingent from other than mounted corps. Of these the following ten have been selected to proceed to Wellington to-morrow for training purposes :—Lieuten ant Hunt (Cycle Corps), who goes as a mem ber of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Sergt. Coldough, Privates Jas. Wilson, C Fiavell, and H. Dickenson (Christ's College Riflaa), Sergeants Byrnes and Johnston and Gunner Buinerman (X B*ttery), Private Burbery (Kaiapoi Rifles), and Private Byrne (Timaru City Rifles.) The Defence Office has received an offer from tbe South Canterbury battalion, for infantry work, of one lieutenant-colonel, one major, one lieutenant, and forty-eight non-oommißsioned officers and men. Two of the nurses at the Wairau Hospital —Misses Neville and Hewitt—are among the volunteers for South Africa. They have forwarded their applications to Wellington,

"JACK THE RIPPER" IN AUSTRIA.

United Press Association—By Eleotris Telegraph—Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Oofc. 13, 9.25 a.m, This office 9.58 a.m) Vienna, October 12 Two murders, similar to those com mitted by the infamous Jack the Ripper, are reported from Lin?.

CABLE NEWS.

United Frets Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 11 The Queen has sent a large sum of money to the family of tbe French fisherman killed when the gunboat LecU fired upon a French fishing smack October 12. At the inquest with reference to the poisoning of soldiers at Aldershot, a verdict was returned that death was due to inflammation of tbe stomach, but that the evidence was insufficient to establish the cauae, though small quantities of toxic ptomaines were de tected m the stomachs of the victim3. Paris, October 11 The La Oreasot strike cost the em ployers two millions of francs, and the workers one million. New York, Ostober 11 The America Cup race will be sailed daily after to morrow. [There ia to be a series of five raced, the winner of three being the victor of the con test. The first race was to be sailed out to windward, and return from Sandy Hook lightships. The difficulty of this course is the fact that m sailing to windward you do not know where the wind is. In the case of Lord Dunraven, it will be remembered, the mark boat was Dot ready at her point, and his lordship thought it had moved. So it was arranged for the present contests that tuga bearing marks are 1 to start ten minutes before the preparatory signal, which was to bs given fifteen minutes previous to the starting signal, leaving twenty-five minutes for the tugs, which is ample time. The second raoe will be sailed over a course shaped like an equilateral triangle. The third and fifth will be like the first, and the fourth tha same as the second. The length of the course has been fixed at thirty nauti cal miles, and the starts are to be made at eleven o'clock m the morning.]

COMMERCIAL

United Press Association-By Electric Telegrapl —Copyright. London, October 10 Wheat at Mark Lane is Is 6d dearer on the week. Foreign wheat is dull. Siiver 2s 2 13-16 d per «z Lomion, Ootober 11 At the Antwerp fates 2,362 bal^s River P.ate wool were offered, and 1926 sold. The offerings were ot good quality, and the bidding animated. Prices showed an ad vance of 25 per eeak. on the February s&ler. Melbourne, October 11 , The wheat market has an upward ten dency, being 3s 3i to 34£ '• Oats, fim, la 91 to 2s. Barley, malting, 3* 6J to 4i 61 ; thin Eng'ish, 2s 61 Maizs 2s 7£d. Br*n and pollard, 9^d to 9|!. Potatoes, £1 to £1 12? 6i. Oniot.3, £2 i-o £4. At the wool sales fine merino and cross bred have advanced 45 per cent., and coarse orosibreds 10 per cent., as compared with last year's saiei. Adelaide, October 11 The wheat market is firm and advancing. Sales have been made at 3) o£d, holders want 3? Id. Flour, £7. Oats, dan and Algerian, la 6d to la 8d ; stoat, 2c 6d. Bran pollard, 9d. The above quotations are those ruling he* tiween merchants and retailers, and do not represent slightly lower values obtained by recognised brokers.

SALVATION ASHY.

Self-Denial Fund.

The bsziar entertainment, under the title of " The old English village," promoted by the Salvation Army, m aid of its self-denial fund, waa opened on Thursday evening by the Mayor. There vu an unexpectedly large attendance, the whole of the bcnohei m the area of the Odifellow* 1 Hall being full. The " village " comprises •• streets "of gables representing shop?, etc, which run along either wall, terminating m one case with an old fashioned windmill and m the other with an equally old fashioned village church. The gab es form the stalls m which the young ladies sell their fancy goods, etc, and the effect of the half-door« is very pretty His Worship, with Or Maynard on hi* right, took his place on the stage a few minutes ptst seven o'clock, and after ex« pressing his pleasure at being able to comply with the request of the Army to open the bsxiar, went on to say that though everyone was not able to agree with the modes and methods of the Army, few would deny the success of those modes and methods as used by the Salvationists m their efforts to alleviate a Urge amount of human misery. The Army had been instru mental m the resoue of many from destruc tion, and had given evidence m the moat practical way of how effeotive those methods and the principles behind them could he m coping with the social miseries that are characteristic of the conditions existing m the poorer portion* of largely populated centres. In this colony the evils of poverty were but mildly felt as compaaed with tbe old world, but here, too, the Army fought, and successfully—as it had done all over the world-—with vice m its degradation, crime m the vortex of its folly and helplessness and horror, and poverty with its want and squalor and frien'dlessnessj for these were all found here m proportion to our popula tion, and help was necessary. This help the Army gave, and bad done a great deal of excellent work m other ways, as waa evident by the retrenchment of character exhibited m many oases by those who had joined the Army, or, to use the familiar term, bsen "saved and rescued" by its instrumentality. The soldiers went everywhere and any where, faced deaih if need be, and every danger, m the exercise of their angelic work, and strong m their faith and the holiness of their mission feared nothing m the shape of *ioe or crime no that they may rescue the fallen or arrest the falling m their down ward path. His Worship quoted statistics showing the magnitude of the Army's work end the genuinely practical nature of the aid it gave m the many homes, etc., that had been instituted by it, and concluded by announcing that he wished the cause God speed and declaring the " Village" open. He a'so stated that subscriptions and dona tions to the amount of £32 5s had bees received, which amount he would supple ment on his own account with three guineas. {Loudapplause.) The Mayor's address was applauded throughout. After the thanks of the meeting had been accorded to the Mayor, a programme of physical drill, etc., by the children, and other items was gone through. The village will be opan every evening during the week with a matinee on Satur day,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL..

I United Press lAssooiation—By Eleetrlo I Telegraph ! Wellington, October 12 The Council met at 2.30. WAGES PROTKOIION BILL It was decided to dieagree with the amendments made m the Wages Protection Bill by the House of Representatives, and managers were appointed to hold a Conference GAMING AND LOTTERIES BILL The Gaming and Lotteries Act Amend, ment Bill passed through Committee with* out material amendment BILLS PASSED The Thames Harbour Board Empower* ing Bill, the Te Aroha Borough Reserve Bill, and the Whakatane County Bill, passed their final stages MILLERS HOURS Of LABOUR BILL The motion for the committal of the Millers Hours of Labour Bill led to some discussion, m which the Bill was condemned ks being unnecessary. Other members argued that it was required, and would conduce to the proper working of the industry. The debate was adjourned till next day The Council rose at 4.40 p.m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, Ostober 12 The House met at 2.30 p m LAND AND INCOME TAX BILL The L>nd and income Tax B,iH was introduced and read a first time MINISTERIAL STATBMSNT The Premier made a statement as to the order of business for the remainder of the session. The Fubiio Works Statement would be tabled on Monday, and the Rail ways Authorisation Bill debate would be taken the same evening. On Tuesday tha Public Works debate would b« taken. The House had come to the conclusion that the session might close at the end of next week, and he invited the assistance of members to that end. He believed that all the legisla tion neoessary m the interests of the country oould be dealt with m that time. At the close of the session he hoped also that mem bers would be able to take part m the ceremony of the sending of the Transvaal Contingent on Saturday week. The Premier announced a number of bills that would be proceeded with. PAYMENT OF WAGIS BItL A conference was agreed to with the Council on the amendments made by the House m the Payment of Wages Bill KAURI GUM BILL The debate on the third reading of the Kauri Gum Industry Act Amendment Bill was interrupted by the 5.30 p m adjourn ment Tha House returned at 7.30 p.m The debate on the third reading of the Kauri Gum Bill was continued by Messrs Soobie Mackenzie Tayloi, Huston, McKenzie, TaylorJ Houston, McGowan, R McKeezip, Piraui, Monk, and Rolleeton The third reading was carried without amendment SHIPPING AN» SKAMBN'S BILL The Shipping and Seamen's Act Amend, meat Bill was further considered m com ; mittee ! Mr Pirani moved to report progres, con tending that the Bill put owners of vessels propalted by oil or ga* engines m a worn position than at present. They would require a permit from the Government to exempt the vessel from the Act m regard to employing a certificated engineer. ' (Che motion wai lost on the voices

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F. FERRIMAN. I TISJNDJfIKS. ! rPE.NDB.RS are invited for grabbing ■ X about 180 chains of goree. I Particul>rs on application to F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE I HAVE for wle a Ccmplote Threshing Piant, This ia a Bpiendid oppor tunity for a steady man to make a start m a good district. Easy terras can be arranged F. FERRIMA N. FOX JSALE~ A CAPITAL Sec ion m Havelock Street, ar?j )ining the proper iy of Mr E. Jeffa. Tha section is well fenced, has a sunny aspect, and is a very deßlr able uite for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. foiTsaEe, FARM NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for Sale 320 acres within s mile of the Free ing Works. The land is m good heart and the fences are m capital condition. .Eighty acres are eown down m oats and the balance has an abundance of feed and water. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT TREVORTON, i^iORNER Section, containing f of an \J acre, well fenced and stocked with froit trees. rl here is also a pnmp with a good supply of water. Price—£4o F. FERRIMAN. fWHsalSv JHAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Scesion, containing £ acre of good land, upon which is erected a five roomed hoas<i. Full particulars on ap plication. [F. FERRIMAN. Ifoe sale 7 OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. HALF- ACRE of Frat Class Land, lots 69 and 70, F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, DWELLING OF EIGHT ROOMS, WILLS STREET, WEST. WHY pay high rents, when for about 10* per week (interest on the balance of purchase money) yon can enjoy the comforb of an eight roomed house, with hot and cold water laid on, good garden and every convenience ; situated m a healthy locality, and within two minutes walk of the Domain. Farther particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. MON.&Y, ~ I HAVE a sam of £10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Lands, m sums to suit borrowers, at 4£ to 5 per cent. Also a sum of £20,000 to invest m one sam on a security showing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per cent. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAJLiS, BALING. I HAVE for sale a farmof 688 acres at Ealing, well fenced, good sheep country. F. FERRIMAN. at m¥i>aT part of land on lagmhor sale plan. m ACRES of first-class land, upon whbh is erected a substantial dwelling hmae. The property is situate within easy distance of the Public School and Railway Station. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT LYNDHURsS 4fcvJO Dwelling House, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invited. Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE). LEASEHOLD NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for sale the Interest m lease of land situated within easy distance ef the Freezing Works, which offera an excellent opportunity to those whose em ployment renders it necessary to live near the Works of securing a comfortable home with ft few acres of land at a reason able price. For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN.



WILSON'S NEW JSEASONSa WALL PAPERS HAVE^ARRIVBDi! /"t ALL Early and ohoote your designs from the foil stock of now Gooda. A MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP The 1900 ZEALANDIA TplXlGEl— 001 Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, Patent) Head Tube, Batted Tubing through cut. GATES, LOWBY & 00., BURNETT STREET. WANTED /CONTRACT TEAMS for PLOUGHING, \j aa soon as possible. For Particulars apply to L. de C. MALET, 9 183 Clearwell, Lismore. THE Newest Designs m Stamped Mounb Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylop, Ribbon, Brooklyn, and L»ce Work now m stock. Linen Gooda, Colored Linen ; Canvaa, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floas, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottoni, and all the etas, necessary for Art Needlework to be had at) Mrs Alcokn's. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Aahburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beefe 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 ab once. JJesfc Sole Leather used and work manship, at lbs Hall, Easb Street, Ash burton. /CRICKETING and Lawn Tennis material \j ex Maori, now opened up. Just imported direct from the best London Manufacturer*) at lowest cash prices, Cfual value compared with Ghrlstoburoh houses. B»ts, Balls, Rackets, Btumpa. Gloves, Fada, etc. Ask for Trading Stamps* —H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—That Mitchk&l * Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburtoa. „ iii.ii. i I-. "•* Smoke New Ye»ui



QHDROH SERTICHB; tTstephen's oiußoi, Ashburtcc FRIDAY, 715 p m—Evening Prayer f,ad ' Addreis; 8p m, Choir Practioe 20th SUNDAY AFTER TRINIIT {Oct. 15.) 11 atn —Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon 345 pm—Holy Baptism 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R A WOODTHORPB, M.A,, I Vicar. r ■-■■vil? 1.. "■■ ——■ ■"" '■ ■< I ■ RESERVED FOR] CARSON-& COS NEW ADVERTISEMENT. o * ■■•-* o I x 05 » s s o .^ rvi .5 g h " 14 - !5^ 121 s



Oarraway Seeds Bdfper Ib Pimento, whole ... ...J la   Pimento, ground... ... Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l£d per packet PICKLES—Hay ward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Black well's. Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per botbla Curry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax 8d per Ib Alum „., 6d „ „ Saltpetre , 6d „ „ TartarioAcid Is lOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d perlb, 2s per doz Iba Whole Linseed 3d per Ib Linseed Meal 4d „ „ MATCHES—PIaids, 4sd per do*, 4a per gross 250's Is 6d per dozan 1000's 6d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryanfc and May's Safeties, 8 J per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maoonochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings fn Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings In Shrimp, lOd per tin  Kippered Herrings, lOi per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large 8d   Sardines, small ... ... 4d „ „ Salmon, H«»lly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL~Lucca, 2<3 4d per bottle Salad, £ pint sd, 1 pine lOd Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 2!b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Cross© and BlackweU's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen, Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har per's, $i per tin Mellina' Food, is 3d pec tin



3d Treacle, 21h 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fli««st Kaisins Sidperlb Finest Snltanaa 7jd „ „ Finest Onrrancs ....... 5d „ „ percale 4*d „  Stewing Fl^a 7|d „ „ French Pic-us (choice) ... 1« .. >> Sfcewinp; Pianos ... ... 9d „ „ Finri3t Muscatels . ... U)a „ „ Oalifornlan Muscatels ... la „ M Dates, extra fine, 3lb boxes, Is 91 per box Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... le 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily Is 44 „ „ Barc<%;>nalSutß ... ... 8d   Shell Almonds 10d  „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4|d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 91 per doz Nixey'a BUcklead, Id j\z% 9d per doz tJ&moV Dome Blaokkad, 6d per doz



Van Honten'B Cocoa, Jib, lid ; Jib, 1* 9d ; lib, Be 3d Fry's Cocoa, jib, B§d ; ltb, la 4jd Eeal Good Candles, 4|d per Ib ; 83 61 per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6£d per 3b ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box . Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for la Pearl, 6ibß for Is Sago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, Isamou, Orarge and Cit ron, 8d per Ib Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tina Assorted Jams, 6d per Ib ; 43 Od per doz 21b Jart Assorted Jams, 14s 63 per doz Lea ard Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 33 per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 6d ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per Ib Mazlna Rd per dozen 5s 6d Whiting, / b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 3d per Ib Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 8d per tin, ?s 6d per doz English Out Loaf Sugar, 3Ad per Ib Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First JiBAT-Ohas. Willis 1, H. Holland 2. Thibd Hbat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2. Final HALF-MiLE-Chas. Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A. Huston second H. Holland third. ALL THE ABOVE RiEERS WERE MOUNTED ON THE FAVOURITE WAYERLEY BICYCLE, Which' mast prove that fcbia popular machine ewmob be beaten for racing purposes^ SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBUBTON, JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED »P.RIGE LIST^ i WE Claim to be the Leading Firm of G ocors, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Aahburton. Wo import all "our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Gash, and are therefore m the besb position oo supply the public with only genuine goods ab the lowest possibla price for c»ah. We guarantee all our goods full weighb and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an ordor wiih vi oan get a pircel ticker, and therefore always be sore |of having their g rrU at> tha station m time. No charge for ticket. V JLU Uit Vm SACK 13s, — SUGAU — S|d per lib wltii X©a iMARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— 1» lOd, 2#, 2a 4dj per 1b s!b Box , 2a 9d, 9« 7d, lla 101 b Box -, ,- .- If* Bd, 18a 4d, 21i 3d KOZIB TEA - 102 b Box, HB4 U ; Mb, 9a 7d GOLD LE4F TEA 101 b Bos, IBiM; 51b, 9« 7d -PROVISIONS - F4 OTORY BUTTER—F«m Leaf and Snbton'a always m stock, CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BACON AND HAMS —•• Lewis'," " Morepork," »D. MeOallnm." Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Bolls, 7jd. GORE OATM¥AL-251V8ag,;2516d