THE TRANSVAAL.

The Situation More Serious

Deflaat Attitude of the Boors Saidiag tho Beehuanalaad Border- Eva oa the Pretoria Banks. A British Column Fired Qa-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pretoria, Septembor 28 Mr Chamberlain's despatch has m tensified the spirit of the Boers. It fa expected that President Kruger will demand the stoppage of reinforcements pending the receipt of the final British proposals. A run baa begun on the Pretoria banks. London, September 27 Great Britain's preparations so far have cost a million. Lord Salisbury haa assured the Netherlands Government that the in dependence of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State will bj guaranteed if Great Britain's advice, which is m the interests of all races, is accepted. The Boers aie looting the Bechuana land border, and molesting the Chinese fend blacks m Johannesburg, hoping to force Great Britain's hand. September 28 The steamer Sumatra conveys a battalion of the Border Regiment from Malta to the Cape. Great Britain is purchasing 20,000 mules m America and Italy for service m the Transvaal. Capetown, September 28 The Boera are trying to purchase large supplies of wheat and tinned meat m Capetown. President Steyn has sent his family to Capetown. Bloempontein, September 28 The Orange Free State Raad unani mously instructed the Government to try to ensure peace without violating the honour and independence of the )l<public. They promise to faithfully fulfil their treaty obligations to the Transvaal. DtfniAN, Sept 28 The Oape boys and muleteers at Ladysmith have mutinied, and refuse to go to the front Two shots were fired at a British column marching to Dundee, but those committing the act were not discovered.

The Troops from India

The Sutlers Ahead

Kroger lias Instructions

(Received Wakapuaka Sept 29, 9 3 a,m, Guardian Office 9 46 a-m) Durban, September 28 The first Indian troops are expected here on Tuesday next, and 5000 within a fortnight. London, September 28 Twen'y five companies of tho Army Service Corps leave England for South Africa next week. This is taken as indicative of an early despatch of a complete army corps. The London Daily Chronicle states Ibat Kruger has written to a friend at Capetown stating tint he has bsen three hours m prayer and is perfectly happy, The Lord told him to fight;

The Australian Offer.

The Church "Militant."

Chaplains to the Front

Warlike Enthusiasm m Queensland

Received Wakapuaka September 29, 9 25,1 a.m , Guabdian Office 10.6 a.m) Melbourne, September 29 Eleven hundred artd fifty three members of the defence forces have volunteered for the Transvaal. The Government are much concerned at the non-acceptance of the oSer of troops up to the present. It was made through the New South Wales Premier to assist the federal cause, and stipulation was made that the Imperial Government pay all expenses. It is urged that the offer should be repeated direct on behalf of Victoria, the colony offering to pay all expenses. A meeting of 'ihe Cabinet will ba held on Monday to discuss the decisions of the commandant's con ference, and finally deal with the Victorian contingent. The com mandant states the contingent could not be put m the field under nine weeks after the order to organise. At the Church of England Synod there was much warlike enthusiasm. It approved of every facility being given to chaplains for proceeding to the Transvaal to carry out their duty to their God, the Queen and the country. Brisbane, September 29 Apart from the mounted infantry, there are numerous volunteers for the Transvaal. A well-known officer has offered to raise a hundred crack shots, and forego his rank during his absence from the colony.

The Boers Threatening and Aggressive.

Datcli Conspiracy Against British Supremacy.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 1.35 p.m, Guardian Office 2.13 p.m) Durban, Sept 28 If the British troops at Glencoe are reinforced, the Boer force at Vryheid threatens to cross the Buffalo river and seize the railway running from Durban to Laing's Nek, and thus isolatft the British troops at Dundee and Lady mith. London, Sept 28 The Daily Telegraph states that proofs are accumulating at the Cape of the existence of a great Dutch con spiracy against British supremacy. The Free State is involved.

OUR RECRUITING ORDER.

Wellington, September 29 Government has Bent the following tele gram to the officers commanding districts : — •• In the case of men being wanted for the Transvaal, could yon raise from the mounted corps m your command two officers and fifty men between the agon of 23 and 40; pay according to the seals laid down m the volunteer regulations, with free rations ; all men to be unmarried men. [they may take their own horßes, or Government will find horsei. In osee of (heir own Jior*es being

, tik r, compensation will be allowed m the J t vent of miah <.; ■< c,:urring to tl;im. Tolun- J tters must, ).e ai leas' sc^'nd cli-s shots. I iMs'.iibn'e the \o'mre s<<| i i!y amocg fche ! c rps if poss.b'o ami they fliould bo pro- } p- r> d ;r> j »m at \\\ \\ n ..ton ..t >n early datP. i (.'llicers to i k-. 'wo i.^rs.-s . auli. Free kits j «'« supi lied to uuca <-i l\u-- rn;k and tile. . Wire replies urgent, as received from each j Cirp?." j

THE NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENT.

I i Wellington, September 29 The Times says it ia probal-Io tha,, tho hew Zaaluud Continent for the Transvaal w:ll be under the cm maud of Captaiu Robin, cf the 0 ago Hiwarr, wha went homo with the Jubi co Contingent. Dunkdin, September 29 For fully three momli< ' apta'ti R .bin hus been receiving offers of volumetrs for cci vice m the Transvaal.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Proas Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

I (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 29, 9 15am. Guardian office 9 34 a.m) Paris, September 28 Replying to Colonel Picquart'd demand for an enquiry into the aspersions cast oa his conduct while connected with the intelligence depart menfc General Gailifet exonerates him and says there is no ground for the suspicion.

CABLE NEWS.

(Jolted Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, September 27 The Venezuela Arbitral ion Cony missioa closed after sitting fifteen days An early award ia expected. It is feared that it will be not wholly favor- I able to Great Britain. Lisbon, September 27 The plague at Oposto has * r ad to a neighboring town, which has been declared within the infected cordon. Paeis, Srp'ein'er 27 Six Spatish girl toreadors and maU dors, who were engaged m a bull fight at Bordeaux, bungled, inflicting linger ing deaths on the bu Is.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka Sept. £9, 915 a.m Guardian Office 9 42 a.m) Stricken With Paralysis. London, September 28 Sir Edward Wingfield, Permanent Under Secretary afc the Colonial Office, has been stricken with ptiralysis.

Latest Items.

Trotting.—Owners and trainers of trot ting horses will note that the track is open for training daily, Mondays and Tuesdays excepted, under the usual condition?. Fko*t.—Owing no doubt to the fre3h fall of «now along the foot hills, the frost on Thursday night m the neighborhood of Springburn was severe. Ashburton did not escape, the gtass beiug white at early morn. All who have potatoes showing up will do well to protect them at night for a time. Rfapino and Sowing are the two nmet important ptriods m the life uf the farmer, and granting that all circumstance are favorable, he naturally, during the latter period, hopes to got an adequate return for his labor. As he sows, he expects to rep, and unless constant industry ha 3 been exercised, the harvest is generally a poor one. So it is wirh regard to health, if we are nob constantly on the watch and destroy the germs o? disease as soon as they p-.e dis cerned, the body becomes weakened, and at last is unable longer to resist the attacks of the enemy. Holloway's Pills destroy even the most minute traces of disease, by puri fying the blood and strengthening the system.

DEATH.

Sprott. —On September 29, at Pendarvea, James William, the beloved eon of Henry and Jane Sprott. Aged 4 yeara and 8 months.

rJHE AgfIJBDBTON GUARDIAN: FfJIDAy, SEBTEMBEK 29, 18§X



Bulk Seeds. (Cleaned by Special Machinery.) From Jurotno and Blair's Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seed .... Rm ha n • tw - „ Selected Giant White B- Igian Cirrot ... ." 2. 6J  „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot .** 3^ qi " •* 11 1, Long Red Altringham Oarrot ... * * 4 aj ** ** M „ Early Short Horn Carrot • ... # " # " S,*d " " „ Strain Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... .7,' *gj*" *• „  Yellow Tankard Mangold ... *" «i '* ** f , „ Champ'on Yellow Globe Mangold ... *,* gj ** •* „ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mangolds *.* 1» 01 " **  Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... !„ nj ** ** „ Gorse Seed ... ... *". £ U " " „ Tree Lacerne, peroz 6d , ... §j# £w Od * " ITC. ETC. ETC. " n '- TUENIP SEEDS. TUENIP SEJfiDP. ; m Gaaranteed bo be of the Higheafe Pprcentage of Germination. . • FROM 7d pc Ib, 66s per ewfc. ':'- Greeri Top Yellow Aberdeen Champion Purple Top Swedt Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White St ne Stubble Skimng Swede Parple Top Mammoth Etc. Etc. FLETCHER BROS., i CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCB ' Wholesale & Retail Agents for Canterbury or NJmmo & BUtf* SUod«d Stccb, SEED CATALOGUES TO BE HAD FREE ON APPMOATIOH. ■



I POTATOES POTATOES 230 SACKS. 250 SACKS OF THE FINEST BLUE DERWENT POT-TOFft { RAW GROWN AND LOCAL.; TO BE CLEARED OUT AT Is 114 Pfcß lAG, OR TWO BAGS FOR 3 S 9a. SU THEJR DEDUCTIONS FOB TON LOT*S AT FLETCHER BROS., I CASH SUPPLY STOREB. I \y E have just received advice by lasts mail from oar Home And Anurinn I Crushed Oats 4s 61 per Saok or three Sacks for 12s 6d, Bed Chaff, Wheat 9 J per bag ; 0 &t , 10 J per bag. Beat Sound Onto js 20.be a Is, or 45lbs for 2s. 1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899 SEED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CANTERBURf BEAUTY OF HEBRON 25! b a Is, EARLY RUBIES 20 b a U. LAPSTONE KIDNEYS SOlba a Is, ROBIN ADAIR J2b«« la. RICBARO SEDDON I2tbs a la. FURTRfcR REDUCTIONS FOB SACK OR MORE. Nimmo & Blair's Standard Sreck FEW EQUAL-BUT NONE BETTER.  i _ * SOW SEEDS THAT ARE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE & Ti UET> NA ME ._ , r i» FLETCHER BROS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS F.jR pAN^£KßV]tTj' r 3d PER PACKET.—VEGETABLE SEEDS %£t* « c l PER TOZKN. 80 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOW.rv O _ Grren Windsor Broad B-jar a Drumhpad LttKico HarHngton Windsor Broad Beans Giant White Cos Lettuce Thai's .Border lleio Broad Beans Mixed Water MJons Canadian Wonder Fre: eh Btai..B . Fine White Musta d Pale Dun French Bans Brown Globe Onion Faily Golden Dwarf Butter Beans Brown Spanish < »nion Cnampion "carlefc Kuaner Beai s Far'y olden Gl,,be On rm B'ood R<-d Beet Silver &>kiu On ron Sugar Beet . Whi'e Spanish f»nion Dwarf Green Curled Borecolo Triple Curled P»tsJey Tall Green Curled Borecole Hollow Crown Pwm.ip Ad tin's early White Broccoli William Uaist Pra Carter's Oharopion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Carter's Eclipse Broccoli Carter's Stnttgem Pea Walcheren Broccoli Veitch's Patfection Ftm Scrymger's Gianb Brussels Sprouts Yorkshire Hero tea Large York Cabbage Sir Harry Atkinson Pt» Enfield Market Cabbage Iron Bark Pumpkin Red Dutch Cabbage Large Cheese Pumpkin Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammoth Pumpkin Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbage French Breakfast RaJfsk Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Long Scarlet Radish Early Short Horn Carrot Mixed n"urnip Radish J dmes's Scarlet Intermediate Carrot Myatit's Victoria Rhubarb Early London Cauliflower Summer Spinach Walcheren Cauliflower Mixtd Varieties Sfuaab Veitoh'a Autumn Giant Cauliflower Large Red Tomato Cole's Crystal White Celery Acme Tomato Cole's Superb Red Celery Early Snowball Turnip Extra Curled Orees White Stone Turnip Long Prickly Cucumbet Golden Ball TaraitT Short Prickly Cucumber Laiog's Garden Swede Stockwood Ridge Cucumber Custard Vegetable Marrow Japanese Climbing Cu3iimber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Le«k Long Green Vegetable Marrow Giant Muaselbnrgh Leak ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS |4 PER PACKET OR 2a Sd PER DOZENJ Id Flower Seeds. Tiower Seeds Id. We haye over 50C0 Packets of Flower Seeds m stock. Id mc Packet. 100 Varieties to choose from, LAST YEAR'S FLOWER SEEDS, 64 PER DOZEN PACKBTB,



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WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes, They are al! of the best) brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. beinjr the only practical and experienced Boot maker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There* fore the public have no ne«d 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, Bast Street, Ash* burton,



"THE CORN Kit" JS crowded from JFJL.OOR to OJEXLII^Gt with Now and Fashionable — Spring* and Summer Goods — * JUST OPENBD direct from Home, comprising TkSTEFUL, OHOIOW, AND ELEGANT " HOVBLTISS-" PUBLIO INSPEOriON INVITED. ' NORTHCOT.E"& HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS «THE GOBKEB."



MAKING Room for season's stock.— lo make room for the coming season s stock, Prio Fowls of all breeds are being sold cheap at Pelmam Yards, Ash bnrton. Correspondence invited NEW STRAWB, Flowers, Ribbo^   Ruchinge, Gloves-, Veilings, Laces, Muslios, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. Ine making of Underclothing, Pinafores, [Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresfles still! receives first attention at Mrs Acorn's. !



New Zealand Insurance Company. • BSTABLIShTd' 1 _ 18 58J CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THEPKEMIEB AND*IoALTHIEST COLONIAL': I COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO f - RISJ2S ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 9URRRNT RaTBB E W, HANMBK AGENT,



H. M. JONES* Cricketing & La^n Tennis Material. T MS?S» dSf from ? th«b T BS. fc^ndon makers. Bats, youths »nd men's, "ipoMly P^ds, Shields, eta eX°elleut Umon Driver Champion, and others. BalU, Stumps, Gloves, ot?ef8 fQUETS'"The Loaioa ' The PoP«*l»r. The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, and TENNIS BALLS—Slaymjers, Wisdens, aad The Silverton. —SEWING MACHINES.-— AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON^ ■v^J?\J^F¥?^7 \ ,? rinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goat and PI A Ml lS Kallmaß, Wagner, Cotlard and Collard, Broad- DiMiiMfSlr' wo,od> Haake * Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — trX^a.J>i v>» — and Sohn. •- "^PS^^t^T By Bell 6nd °°» Bmith« and the Needham Company, ()t\ (~r A M Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Gom- }*S£ Jzrz-hJIP Pany» Pa^ce Organ Company, and other makers. -ORGAMS- Feom JSB lOs to JSSO. 2SS,^£ S From - - - - •- - lO® p«moßfch LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. '"- Bjst Cash Valot oSkawamjl o'dSSS & «wr?,^L ab pubiißhed p «°es for Cash. Magazines and Periodical*. at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to CnnHtchureh and Dune dm Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.Tones.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, Ta the Most RELIABLE Hcwe for GOOD AND CHEAP BODTS. Oar aim ia to give you the best value for little money. HONESTY is our Policy. Wa *ill not Guaraatoe you'an article vnless we kcow it will give you every Satisfaction.* .One Trial ia all we rbli—Our Goods Sell themselves. •"■»«»»'»■— j. MELLOR, TANGRED RTRFWT, AS'IBUFT3N



NOTICE. THE Undermentioned Banks have agreed to charge Half-Yearly a fee of not less than Five Shillings on all current accounts, without exception, whether Debtor or Credit. The charge will be made by the Banks on 30th September next, and thereafter each Half-year on 31st March and 30th September. Dated at Wellington, this Ist August, 1899. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, Ld. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. . , BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. ' NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid. ' BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. ! I 8 99



MANUKES. MANURES. WE ARE m a position to Supply the Celebrated MANURES Of the BELFAST and FAIR FIELD Freez ing Works at the same price at our Stores as if taken delivery of at the Fairfield Works. 2s 6d per Ton allowed if the quantity purchased exceeds 5 Tons. A reduction of 5 per cent will be made to regular Freeaing Clients We have also m stock, and will be pleased to supply at lowest market rates : ODAMS' SUPERPHOSPHATE. 37 per cent soluble. PURE BONEDUST. 43 per cent Phosphate and 42i per cent Ammonia, AND STANDARD PHOSPHATE, (Star brand) Equal to 44 per cent Bone Phosphate of lime j KAINIT (Potash Manure). : 13.24 per cent Pure Potash, equal to 24.57 per cent Sulphate of Potash* THIS MANORS Is free from sulphuric acid Sweetens and greatly improves the land Presents and remedies fiDger and toe disease Produces enormous crops of rape and turnip Is suitable for all soils and all crops Is lasting m ita effects, and brings to the farmer the sure promise of better times jTRIEDIi ANDEjIJgROS^LTB.



OT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED., 900 ACRE FARM AT METHVEN WE have for Private Sale a splendid GraziDgaad Cropping Farm, olos to Methven, on which there are the follow ing improvements :—Six roomed House, stall Stable and Barn. The property is securely fenced and sub-divided into eight paddocks, with plenty of water. We invite applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lw>, Land and JEstate Agent-



FOit PBIVATE SAM, A VERY Desirable Private Residence, splendid situation, comprising eight rooms, with pantry, scullery, waßhhouee, and every other convenience. Hot; and cold water supply, and gaa laid on. Full par ticulars to intending purchasers from FRIEDLANDER BROS, Limited.



WE have for Private Sale several first class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TROT J ING STALLIONB, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. _PRIEDLANE)ER_BROS., Ltd. WE have for Private Sale a Complete 'I HRESHING & CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eight Horee-power Traction Engiue, by Avelingand Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hfornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffcutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horee-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, la first class order FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. i



Friedlander J^ros. WBSTJSTBBBT AUCTION MART.; OUR NEXI HOUSE .FAIR Will be heldj;on IHOKSDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now bookicg entries. JRiEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 62 a untioneeri



"TUST unpacked 800 volumes of choice t) Books, direct from the Publishers, comprising Reward Books, Sheldon'B Books m fancy bindings, Dictionariee, Poets, Bibles, Prayer 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. TREYORTGN. FOR SALE—Lots 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. ; Lots 16 and 29, containing 1 Rood 25 Perches, fronting Sudbury Street, ; Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of ! Lee'aton and Suffolk Streets. J Offers are invited for the purchase of these sections, either separately or as a ; whole. '.- T. BULLCCK,



PURITAN, the earliest Potato, Al quality, 151bs for la ; Beauty of Bath, general favorite, 26!bs for la. 5j per sack j Early Snowdrop, heavy cropper, prime quality, 201bs for Is, 63 per sack; Breezes Prolific, the besb for light land, 38iba for Is, 3j 6d per sack; Bath Kidney, 401bs for Is, 3a 3d per sack; and other good kinds. Cheaper by the ton.—J. Thomas, Have!ock Street.



Funeral JNotices. FUNERAL NOTICES. THE Friends of Mr Blair Fullarton are respectfully informed that the funeral of hia late beloved wife, Margaret Ingles, will move from his residence, Havelook Street, TO-MORROW (Saturday), 30th mat, ab 2.30 p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 287 UnderUkere THE Friends of Henry and Jane Sprott are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved son, James William, will move from their residence, Pendarves, on SUNDAY, October 1, at 11 a.m., for the Ashbarton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 294 Undertakers.



ARCADE. SATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 1899 MR p. THOMAS has received instruc tions from a Client; to sell— 1 BIOYCLE, IN FIRST-CLASS ORDER. Sale at 1 o'clock. 9 291 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer fTIEISDERS are invited for removing four- X roomed Cottage. For particulars apply W Strange, Esq., Riversdale. 9 232 ~~~ TENDEIt^ rpHE TIME for receiving Tenders for the JL erection of a House at Fairßeld for Mr H S Drummond is not yet settled See future advertisement 9 293



WAR DECLARED AGAINST THE BOERS. J. H STEPHENS HAS reduced his Shoeing to 4s, Hacks cash. Racing and Trotting Shoes Exira, See sample of Work at A.M P. Show. CENTRAL SHOFING FORGE, 9 288 Aehburton. ASBBURTON TROTTING CLUB OWNERS and Trainers are notified that the Trotting R*cin« Track is NOW AVAILABLE for working Horaeß, weather permitting, on any day, excepting MON DAYS and TUESDAYS, subject) to the supervision of the Caretaker. A Permit from the undersigned is necessary. W. SIMPSON, 9 292 Secretary.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ARIKL BICYCLE CLUR T?KTRIKS f< r Bicycle Races, to be held Jli on 1 HURSDAY, October 5. close ou SATURDAY, September 30, addressed to Box 29, Ashburton. Entrance fee, 2* 6d. D. MoDONNFLL, ' 9 284 Hun. Secretary ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PLANTATION RESERVES. rpENDERS for Lease. -6f the under- JL mentioned Reserves, will be received I at the County C ,'uncil'a.(Offices, Aehburton, up to II a.m. on sj<h of October next. Particulars on view afcihe Council office. No. of Present Reserves. Lessee. Locality. Part 2 f,91. C. W. Symons.- Ruapuna „ 2564 JS.'G Wright. May field North „ 1770 J. Allen. Dromore  1770 J. Allen. Dromore „ f905 F. Fern man" Near Winelow  1770 ■J. Heseltice.  Racecourse „ 2589 WP S Elmslie Maj field  2569 GAM Buckley Lagmhor „ 1775 A«h. Stock and Near Sale- S4eyards Co. yards. „ 1770 P. Lysftght Scoteden „ 1770 N Daly F^irfield „ 173 Acton Estate Rakaia By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 18, 1899. 9 19



g' UliW SPKING GOODS AJSI) RX W () RII TS D-iily opebing up New Shipments of £p:iug' Goods for the Season. _ ,_ / n \ PRINTS, MUSLIM, GLOVKF. ttW.NHUADES, UMBRELLAS JKLGUSK MAIEItULS, KID GLOVES. ' IDRKSS GOODS IN ALL THE LEADING STYLES. Baautiful Trimmed College and Rock STRAW HATS,- ale© Gentlemen's Straws m all the leading makes. MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, Etc, VervNtw and Up-to-date. * y DRESSMAKING TURNED OUT STYLISH AKD ATTRACTIVE. FXOBLLENT IIT GUARANTEED. -Sin 10s - LADIES| 'Jk GENTLEMEN'S BIOYOLEB — Sl7 108 THE HISHES* GRADE. ALSO NEW CHAIKLESS CYCLE, NET — £20. LATEST' AND MOST UP-TO-DATE. ANDREW OR R.



Wanted. WANTED Known—Window Display. New Fashions for Spring and Summer on Saturday. —AshsurtonDbapeby Company. 9 285 WANTED— One or two Sontract Plough Teams at Hackthorne. — Apply Thomas Harrison. 9 208 DERWENC Potatoes for Sale m any quantity ; price per ton, 15a. Apply ' H. Grayburn-, Willowby 9 278 "j HEAR a Song, a Song so Sweet."— JL Wesleyan Sunday School Anni versary, October 8. Preacher—Rev. Wm Baumber. Festival Hymne. 9 286 THRESH OYSTERS, Fresh Flounders, and I' all kinda of fresh fiah by express To- Night ; last week of Oysters at—J. H. Jkwxtx's, opposite Mail Office. 9 285 FOUND— A Watch on the South Road. Owner can have same by describing it and paying expenses. Apply this office 9 289 WANTED —Good General Servant; housemaid kept. Apply Mrs John Obr, Alford Forest Road 9 290 PAIR Black Hamhurgs, imported from Sydney, both pri?e takers, for sale, cheap, at Pelham Yards WANTED, within a week—A medium sized healthy Slut, just whelped, for foster mother.—Apply this offico /"CRICKETING and Lawn Tennis material \J ex Maori, now opened up. "Just imported direct from the best London Manufacturers at lowest cash prices, equal value compared with Christchurch houses. B,*ts, Balls, Racqets, Stumps, Gloves, Pads, etc. Ask for Trading Stamps* —H. M, Jone§. f



Entertainments. to-nTght, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. Leiaee and Manager .. .. M. B, Curtis M. B. OURTIS'S AFRO-AMERICAN MTNSTRELS. ORIGINAL GEORGIES & GENUINE ALABAMA CAKEWALKERS. | 50 COLOURED ARTISTS, 50 Headed by ERNEST HOG AN, the Un bleached American, & BRONZE PATTI. The Greatest Minstrel Organisation that has ever visited the Australasian Colonies. Prices :—Reserved Stalls and Dress Circle, 3a ; Stalls, 2a; Pit, la. Reserved seats at H. M. Jones. Doors open 7.15 ; commence 8 p.m. 254 J. J. RITSON, Representative.