THE KALGOORLIE MINING TROUBLE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Kalgoorlik Nov 21 The ailuvialists, m the presence or a large crowd, continued removing the wash, but a strong body cf police anived and arrested fifteen of them. The crowd made a hostile demenstra tion at the police atatioD, anri a few stones were thrown. The constables fixed bayonets, and kept the crowd at bay. Perth, November 21 There is excitement afc Kalgoorlie at the removal of the sixteen alluvial diggers, arrested yesterday, to Fre mantle. It was specially arranged that the Police Court should be called, but it then transpired that the men had been sent away unknown to their counsel. Father O'GormaD, who has been acting as intermediary on behalf of the diggers, protested m the name of British justice against the way the men had been dealt with. The Magis trate cut him short by referring him to the proper authorities. A bodyguard of 500 men accompany Malachi Dwyer, the diggers' leader, fearing that the police will try to arrest him.

THE ELECTIONS.

Mr McLachlan at Winslow and Greenstreet.

Mr MoLaohlan addressed a well attended meeting ab Wlnslow on Monday evening, a large number of ladies being present; Mr Pearce was m the chair. After |apsaking ' for an hour and a half, Mr McLachlan answered a large number of questions, and Mr R. Kennington moved, and Mr Sheehan sepondetl, a hearty vote o£ thanks. Ar amendment adding confidence was moved by Mr T. Thompson, seconded by Mrs Drennan. At this poinb Mr McLachlan interposed, objecting bo an expression of confidence at this stage, aa being a violation of the secrecy of the ballot '» He would prefer to have their confidence on the polling day. An aged elector present instructed all tiie voters 4o strike oub all the names except Mr McLachlan's. The vote of confidence was carried unanimously. Mr McLachlan addressed the Greenafcreet eleotors on Tuesday evening m the school house. Tho rain did not prevent a fairly large attendance, amongst whom were •everal fsmalo electors. The candidate's address was similar to previous addresses. After answering a number of questions a hearty vote of thanks was moved by Mr John Gilmour and seconded by Mr Lawrie, and carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks to Mr Stone, who presided } closed the meeting.

Mr Harper at Longbeach

Mr C. J. Harper addressed a large number of electorß m the men's dining hall, Long beaoh, on Monday evening—Mr J. C. N. Grißg m the chair. Mr Harpei spoke for some time on the principal topics likely to interest the electors during the next three years, and was received m a moat courteous and kindly manner. After replying to numerous questions put to him to the satis faction of the meeting, a vote of thanks, moved by Mr Legrange and seconded by Mr Pendergast, was carried unanimously. The candidate received m addition three cheers to Wind up with.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Timabu, Nov. 22 Major Steward is making a tour of the Waitaki electorate he will probably have a walk over. He advocates the removal of the duties on tea, sugar, rice, cotton, piece goods, and kerosene; the Elective Ex ecutive ; the Election of the Upper House by the Lower ; an Absolute Majority Bill < and Mr S» Vaile's system of railway charges.

THE WRITS.

Wellington, November 22 The Deputy Governor signed the necessary papers this morning, and the writs were j«su*d to-day, iretttroable oa December 13.

The election will probably be held on Wedneßday, Deo. 6. Mr Thomas MacKerzie has lodged an pplkation to h° placed on the Wellington on, upou which he claims ha is entitled to register. The registrar lias submitted the cl.imforlrg.il opinion. Th 8 action of Mr MacKerz e'a haa led to the discovery that the schedule of the Act and the Act itself are m apparent couflct. The latter pre- ECtibes throe months' residence before registration of a vote, and the schedule speaks of the registration of o'aim.

Latest Items.

A f.ADiEs' Man.—At the special request, of a number of ladies, Mr McLachkn will address a meeting tf lady electors m the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. TLe C unty Counc'l m?t to.day and elected Mr 0. J. Harper chairma», after the litter .h.cl moved that the mealing to adjourned for a week. Sudden Death,—A nmn named Poster fell down and died sudddnly m t}\e Somerset Hotel last evening. An inquest will be held to.tnorrow morning Wellington Items—Mr Wm. McUowa'l, of Barry and McDowall, large contractors m Wellington, dropped dead of heart d.sease m hia office to-diy ; aged 66.—Ah Tong has bsen committed for trial for the alleged theft of naturalisation pipers. In defence he said the case was merely an act of revenge. This was the third time he has been prosecuted by the same party.—Press Association telegram No License Mekting.—The wet weather no doubt interfered with the attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall last night, on the occasion of Rev. H. C. M. Watson's lecture on no license and prohibition. There were perhaps 150 people present, and Rev. H. Taylor presided. The lecturer dealt with his subject m an earnest commonsense way, and tore to ribbons the " temperance fallacies" published by the trade m the Christchurch daily papers, which '• fallacies " he said Mr W. W Collins was paid £3 a week to write. If, said Mr Watson, prohibi tion will cause such an immense amount of l-quor to bo consumed as the writer of these j " fallacies " contend?, it is most extra ordinary that the trade ehould offer so bitter [an opposition to the movement. The | temperance party had no enmity against the members of the trade, it was the trade itself they fought, and he fully recognised the right of the members of it to fisjht for what they considered their right?. They had that right ju^t aa the Boers had the right to fight for what they thought waa their rights, but m the end the side that had justice and righteousness with it must prevail. He quoted numerous high authorities to show that alcohol was no aid to health, but was immical to it, and also went into figures to show that the public revenue would not suffer by the abolition of liquar from the colony, as the increased spending power of the people would afford innumerable means of recouping the lost taxation, and the people would be better able to pay He painted a graphic word picture of the happiness of a community that used no alcoholic liquor, and closed with an upright appeal to his hearers to vote no license. The usual voces of thanks were passed at the close. A Ftrangb Phenomenon.—The Nelson Cdlonht states that a number of residents m town and country report having heard sounds on Wednesday afternoon that they are unable to account for. The sounds m question were likened to thoee which would be caused by small stones striking the build ings m which our infoimanta were at the time of their observations. In three of the public schoo's the teachers c*me to the con. elusion that someone was throwing small stones at the wooden walls, and sought the fancied culprits, bu h. without av»il. Some business people m town also report having heard the sounds, and a Richmond resident al?o mentions having had a similar experi ence. \', would be interesting to kuow if the exponent was rn^re general.—Our con temporary does not apparently connect the ciseumatance referred to with the meteoric phenomena expected to lake pace on tho day mentioned. Bug m the absence of any other explanation, we shou'd be inclined to . associate them. I

SPORTING

WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov ember 21 Weather fine, and a large attencbr.ee for the first day'a racing, Th c pouree is m capital order. JSovembek Handicap—Volley 1, The Hempi«2, Sedgebrook 3. Oiiaga, Falka. and 3obo were scratched. Won by a neck, Sedgebrook a length away. Time— -1.46. Dividend- £3* §3 Maided Hack — Bones 1, Leah and Punawai dead heat, Matarawa 4 Water ford, Makatuka, and Transvaal wero scratched. Won by a neck. Time— 1 17. | Btvide.id-£3 15? Wellington Handicap, of 400 soys; 1^ mile.—Exploßion 9it, 1 ; Te Hapuku 7at 9ib, 2; Advance 7st 9!b, 3. AH startod. Fa plosion Iny handy along the back straight, making a forward move at the bend ; Koro m*tuku led into the straight, but Explosion came on under punishment and won by a clear length, similar distance between second and third. Tune—2.9. Dividend—£2 15a

The New Zealand Contingent

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 22 No news has yet been received of the arrival of the Waiwera. It is thought she ncay have met with contrary winds, and been obliged to slow down for the sake of the horses. The authorities are still inclined to disbelieve the statements about her going to Durban, aa they consider that Major Robin would certainly have informed them.

fflß AgfIBUoTOS aUAEBXAN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBEB 22, 189^



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ABHBORTON OQUN'IY BAOING GLOB. SUMMER MEETING. TIIO BE HELD o~ c TINWALD Race -L. course on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, January 1 & 2, 1900 PBKsiDKNT-Mr John Studholme, janrj viok President—Mr M Stitt; Jdbgk- Mr M Stitt; fc>TEWABDS-Mes>rs JON pr!g?« f Dainty, J M Hampton, P Jobm, LdeOMalet, D W McLean, H F Nicoli A Ji Peacbe, F Ru«e!l, M Stitt, T Htoue, J btudholme, 1) Thomas, C F i odbanter, i & Upion ; Handicappbb Mr G Dowse; iReASCRER—Mr 1) 'J homas ; fcTARTKB — Mr H Pip er; Cebrk of thk coaxes—Mr i btone ; Cle;bk of thk Cocbsi—Mr R Ourtu; iiMBKEEPaa—Mr Jde Bser FROGKAMME, Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Ctob and South Island Trotting As&ooiatioa First Race to start at 116 p m FIRSU DAY I—lls p m—Fairfield Irdt Handioa?, of za soys; second horse 5 soys from the ■take; two miles; nomination, 15»; acceptance, 10s. (^addlt) 2—140 p m—Fltino Handicap, of 30 soys j eecoud horse 5 soys from the stake; six furlongs; nomination, 15s; acceptance, 3—B 0p m- Gauoway Handicap, of 26 ' soys; second galloway ssovs from the stake ; four fuilongs. Galloways not to exceed 14 2in height); nomination, 10s; heceptance, 10s 4—250 pm—Ashborton County Cop, of 7C soys; second horse 10 sove from the stake ; one mile and a quarter; nomina* i tion, 30s; acceptance, 30s 5—320 p m—Notkl Rack, of 25 s«rvs ;"Ive furlongs. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight, 8»r. Kntrarce, 15a 6—3 55 p m—New Year's Gift Handicap, ot 40 boy« ; stcood horse 5 iovv from the stake ; seven furlongs ; nomination, 20a; acceptance, 15a 7—4 30 pm—Hurry Scurry, of 15 sovsj second horse 3 boys from the stake; open for horses that have never won an advertised race; four furlongs; mioimom weight, 7it 61b. Post entry, 15s, immediately after Galloway Race B—sspm Braemar Welter Haksicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; one mile ; nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s SECOND DAY I—lls p m—LAoniswN Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake; one mile and a half; nomination 15s; acceptance, 10s (Optional saddle or harness) 2—l 40 p m—COLDSTBEAM WEI-TEB HANDI CAP, of 35 soys; second horte 6 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs; norni* nation, 15<; acceptatoe, 15i —210 pm—Pony Rack Handicap, of 25 cove; second pony 5 vbvs frun the ktake; five furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2 m height; nomination, 1O#; acceptance, lOi 4—250 pm—Tinwald Handicap, of 55 boys; second hor*e 5 soya frtm the stuke; ooe mile; nomination, 20j ; acceptance, 20s 5—320 p n>—Disposal Ftak*s, of 25 soys ; six furlongs. Winner to be told by auctiou immediately after the lace, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight, Sat. Entrance, 15s 6—355 pm—^lmsnton' Handicap, of^ 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the s'uke; six fmloßgs; nomination, 15?; acceptance, 10a 7-430 pm—Huury of 15 hjvp ; second horae 3 soys from the stake ; optu or horses that have »<ver won an advertised Race ; four furlongs ; post entry, 153; miDiimun weight, 8»; Kntri=a immediti ely after Disposal Stakes B—s 5 p m—Laomhor Handicap, of ZOsnvr; ?r cond hon-e 5 soys from the stake ; five furlongs; nomination, 15a; acceptance, IO« SPECIAL CONDITIONS All Stakes will be paid m full All Nomination, Acceptance, '&, Entrance Few go to the fuuds of the C ub Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weight to cairy 7ib, and two of more Handicaps 101 b penal'y NOMINATIONS fur all Handicaps must be accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, rx'ifo'm >nces of homes, and colors of the ririera, and m the hands of the Secretary, at his office, Aicxde, not later than 9 pm on TUESDAY, December 12, 1899 WEIGHTS for the Fi^t Day will be published on or about M( NDAY, December 18, 1899, and for the Second Day at 8 pm on the evening of the First Days Kaocs ACCEPTANCES & KNTRlES—Accept ances for the First Day's Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Race and Disposal Stakes, must be m the hands of the Bccre* tary, at the Arcade, Anhburton, not later than 9 pm on WEDNESDAY, December 27,1899, and for the Bfcond Day at 10 p n on the evening of the First Day's Races A. A. FOOK3, Secretary. 11 139 Box 13, Ashbortoa



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FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. WANTED Known—That Mitcheix & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest tange of Oilcloths apd, linoleums ever shown i» Aihburton.



INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN j JEEoifremm Watches* also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fasb becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT juab m of NEW DESIGNS ia rings, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all sizaa and shapes, I have just landed a MAC9INE for ALTERING the above RINGS to AMY SIZE without cutting or m any way iDJuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman. I like, prompt, and reasonable.



ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and honsa decorations. ARTIST'S MAT*RIALS, and latest) c signs m WALL PAPERS, m stock. T ANGEED~" STREET. Frank" Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE liVatcliiMLaiier, & JeAveHer JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock m East Street.



MR JOHN BENNIB TT7ILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS at METHVEN Schoolroom, WEDNESDAY, November 22. LAURISTON Schoolroom, THURSDAY, November 23. HIGHBANK Schoolroom, FRIDAY, November 24. BARR HILL Schoolroom, SATURDAY November 25. 11 IC4 Meetings at 8 p.m. =a T HAVE much pleasure m announcing thab I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS L-vtely conducted by Mr J. H. Jamieson, And respectfully solicit a continuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre decessor. ALL ORDERS promptly executed, and all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASIIIJUKTON r 11 107 11. W. BMiftETT. T HAVE FOR SALE AT ALLENION— A Choice Sec! ion of live acres ; grand site for private residence Number of Sections at Waterton and Fair ton One Acre, near Alford Forest Road, on West Belb H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consalt J. L. HIGGS, as he does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection.



ASfIBUIJTUN ELECTORAL DISTiiIOT. MR 0. J. HARPER TTTILL ADDRESS THE 1: LECTORS FLEMINGTON Schoolroom, WEDNES DAY, November 22 LOWCLIFFriJ Schoolroom, THURSDAY, November 23 BALING Schoolroom, FRIDAY, No vember 24 At 7.30 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 ' SELWYN ELECTORATE.



MB JOHN McLACHLAN (The Candidate Btiected by the L beral Federation of New Zealand, under (he presidency of the Right Hon. It. J fSeddon), WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS aa follows:— WINGffMORB, afe the Schoolhouse, on WEDNESDAY, 22nd msb, at 7 30 p. m WAKANUI, ah the Sohoolhouee, on THURSDAY, 23rd mat, at 7.30 p m SEAFIELD, at ihe Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 24'h inst, at 7.30 p m MOUNT SOMERS, at the Schoolhouse, MONDAY, 27th inst, at 7.30 p.m SXAVELEY, at the Schoolhouse, TUES DAY, 28< h inst, at 7-30 p m ALFORD FOREST, at the Schonlhouee, WEDNESDAY, 29 h met, at 7 30 pin MAYFIKLD, at the Schoolhouee, THURSDAY, 30ih mat, at 7.30 p.m RUAPUNA, at the Schoolhouse, FRI DAY, Ist December, at 7.30 p.m LIBMORE, at the Sohoolhonse, SATUR DAY, 2nd December, at 7.30 p.m 11 74



N O T I C E. XHAVE for Sale a Good Farm, contain ing about 700 acres, from heavy to light land, with extensive improvements. New 10 roomed House, largo Stable (12 horsee), with Feed House attached. Implement Shed, Dairy, Sheepyardi, Cowsheds, Piggeries, etc., about 150 acres m wheat, 50 acres m oats. For particulars apply 10_257 D. BJHOMAS LAGMHOE, npHKRE are still Blocks of L.and on tho above Estate for Sale, which would make fome of the beet all round Faim,« m the Cpnosy. 40 25§ D, TJJOMAS,



(A CARD.] A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned ab Messrs Nicoll Bbos , East Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE k HARMAN, Solicitor*, Christchurch. Mouay to Lend at Lowest Current Bates, on Freehold Security. MAUDE & HARMAN, 11 148 Ashburton.



Bankruptcy Notice. * m bankruptcy! la the District Court of Ashburton, (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) hoiden at Ashburton. ' * In the estate of William Henry Breach, of Rakaia, formerly a Butcher, (but now out of business). A FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND oi 33 5d (three shillings and fivepence) m the £ on all proved and accepted claims m the above estate is now payable at my office, Ashburton. Dividends will only be paid to principals, their authorised Agents, or on demand through Banks. JOHN D4VISON Deputy Official Assignee Ashburton, ifovember 22, 1899. 11 147 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, hoiden at Ash burton. NOTICE is hereby given that William James Adams, of Ashburton, Tinsmith, was this day adjudged bank rupt, and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be hoiden at my office on the 29th day of November, 1899, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee; November 22nd, 1899. 11 150



mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply ab Residenca Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. Ig3 CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At t\\ per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND \) FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner.



MISS GRAHAM, ARCADE CHAMBERS. /~*i ENERAL and Legal Copying, Test' VJT moniale, Circulars, Specifications, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by speciiil arrangement. 298 Licensed to sell Stamps. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COU:NCII7 TENDERS FOR LOAN. riIENDRRS are invited by the Aehburton JL Borough Council for the purchase of Debentures for the sum of £3750, Deben tures are for £50 each, repayable m 35 years, bear;ng interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum. The total rateable vilue | of the Borough is £19,985, capital value £35,000, and annual income £2,696. Un doubted security effored to investors. Pros- ' pec'us may be obtained on application at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders will be reoeived till 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, the lith day of December, 1899. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Cleik. Borough Council Offices, Aahburton, November 17,1899;. 11 114 DAVID THOMAS. !



NOTICE. MR MASLIN'S Committee Rooms— /Ihe Triangle offioe, lately occupied, by Mr Jolliffe. 1 All those willing to act on the Committee are requested to meet m the Committee Room on WEDNESDAY ISexb, Nov. 22, at 8 pm. 11 137



ABEBURTON ELECTORATE. MR McLACHLAN. T'NVITES the Lady Electors to roeefc him at the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY next, at 2 30 p.m. H 124 "faTefield freezing" WOEKS. SEOTIONS FOR SALE AT FAIRTON, also larger blocks suitable for aocom modation paddocks. CH^RLIiS J. S'JYCHB, 11 138 Arei.de;



J. ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue SU Lazare , Melbourne, Messrs W. Bamsay Col : Una and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. I Bold by all Ohetnists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box. of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions,



'Jold Medal — PARIS, ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, Neuralgia, etc. Cured by . ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral Fumi }?ator JEspic is the moat efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs, w eventy years of success.



NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS. LEASE OF DINING-CARS. Railway Department (Head Offioe) Wellington 13th November, 1899 WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this office up to noon of Saturday, 9th December, 1899, for leasing diui&g-cars running between Christchurch and Palmer* J ston railway stations tor & period from 18ih December, 1899 to 31st March, 1901. Specification and forma of tender may be obtained ab the Railway Managaia' Office ab Wellington, Chriatchurch and Dunedin, and at the Stationmastera' Offices at Aahburton, Timaru Oamaru and Palmerston. Tenders are to be addressed to the General Manager, Government Railways, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Dining care." Telegraphic tenders will not be received, and no tender will necessarily bs accepted, T. RONAYNJfi, General Manager.



I HEREBY give notice that the following personß have been duly nominated as Candidates for election to the office of Mayor, viz: — WILLIAM HENRY COLLINS. HUGO FRIEDLANDER. j And I further give notica that a Poll for the election of one of the above-named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of November, 1899, commencing at 9 am. and closing at) 6 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Offise, Ashburton, Nov. 2*2, 1893. 11149



-ITrANTED Known—The Value at The it Corner m Ladies' Novelties for Neckwear and Hosiery is the best m the town —NORTHCOTB AND HEFFORD WANTED Known—That the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, which are fully double thoae of previous seasons. Each department ready for big business.—Mitchell & Turner. HOW IS IT the Alcorn's can sell so cheap ? Easy, when you know that i their rent is less than one-third it would j be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselveß. If you want a nice j Suit for yourself or your boya, or B iots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcorn's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap, ODDBELLOWS' HALL. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. grand gymnastic display. BY Members of the Chrwtchurch Gymnasium, under the directions of Mr T. S. Tankard (N.P.RS Diploma and Mtda), director of three perform*! cos at ihe J Venetian, three at the Indian Exhibitions, | England, and two at the Wellington Exhibition, New Z ahn i ) ] A BRILLIANT, UNIQUE, AND REFINED PERFORMANCE. Further particulars m future advertisement. 11 151 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR !



BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Bag. Delivered free within the Belts.-—Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. 88.A.. and T.U.S. Sheep Shears 3s 6d • per pair at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. DAHLIAS —Best named varieties, 5a 6d per d( z n ; Potatoes, Is 9d per sack ; Chick Wheat, Oats, Chaff, etc, at lowest j rates—J. Thomas, Havelock Street. m .. "¥TI7HY is the British soldier like Hondai. VV Lanka Tea '! Because the quality is quickly thown when m hot water ! S?e ! N'£W BOCK'S ac published prices—The Valley of Sapphires ; The Violet Flame ; Jaine's Cape ; Trewinnot of Greys ; The Untold Half; The Romance of the Greystones ; True Heart; Mother's Holiday; The Rose of Judah; Ch^ap editions of Sheldons Woik^-, A. Swan, Kingsley, Scott, Dickens ; Giffea'a Bat and Bill, and others; Windsor Magsz;ne for October ; Diaries.— H. M. Jones. NOW on View—s,ooo Christmas and New Year Cards. One of the largest and best selections ever seen iv Ashburton. Com prising Handpainted Cards, Black and White Cards. Cellulaid Cards, Mechanical Cards, Autograph Card*, Comic Card?, B xes, Packets, Fancy Calendars, etc. Imported direct, and marked at the lowest possible price. Inspection luvited.- A. H- Williams, Tancred Street.



' Wanted. TXT ANTED—A respec'uble Girl to do VV housework. Ai'p'y Mrs Tkccklh's Coffee Palace, Cameron S*"~ e i. 11 132 WANTED, at nine— \1 eh txist (l'«.i or Trade), /-p !y \V. fi'Aiiuow. Tailor, Fast Street. 11 151 MRS KNIGHT, Boarding house Keeper, hasaccoinmjdation for a few Boarders. East Street. 11 140 TQROHIBITION League Meet ing, Templar JL Hall, FRIDAY next, at 8 pm. Important business. Full attendance reques ted. 11 145 LM. ISITT is coming, and will give • one of his Masterly Addresses on P.-..|r i ion m t.ho Ohlfeilows' H. 11 o MONDAY Evening next, commencing at 8 p ir. 11 144 \\7 ANTED—A Youth for an Office. VV Must write well. Apply to Mr C. W. Furnell, Solicitor. 11 127



PASTORAL RUK AT MOUNT SOMERS TO BE OFFERED FOR LIiASE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Pastoral Run will be offered for leaße by Public Auction, at the District Linda and Survey Office, Christ church, on WEDNESDAY, November 22, 1899, at 11 a.m., subject to the provisions of Part VI. of The Land Act, 1892. Run 103, Mcßae's Station, near Mornb Somers, 1688 acres. Upset annual rental, £50. Term of lease, 10 year 3. Sale planß, containing full particular?, may be seen at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, I Commissioner of Crown Lauds. District Lands and Survey Office, Chriatchurch, November 9, 1899. 11 82 N"~ EW STRAWS, Flowerß, Ribbons Ruchings, G!oves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, ' Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely ; Summer Capea and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still eeeives first attention at M^s Alcorn's. A^______-_^ don ' t . wau t to fight, but meanwhile ask for M'Kenaie's Honclai-Lwka Tea, packed m Ceylon,



A Child Burnt.—A Press Association telegram from Wellington says :—Particulars of the burning of a child at Whitetran's Valley thow that the mother left the infant iv a house while she went out to drive a cow m, A fire was burning m the kitchen, and it is supposed a (like fell out. The h'use was old and was instantly wrapped m fUmes. Ihe body was fonnd burned to a cinder. Cricket—'lhe following players will represent the Ashburton 'Cricket Club m the return match against linwaid on Thursday, November 23 Conveyance leaves Somerset corner at 2 15 p.m : —Messrs G Andrews, W Anderson, Parsons. Richards, Amos, McSherry, P Orr, P White, Crisp, Marsdcn, and Priest ; emergencies—Pipe, RoboUom, and J Smith.



lIILLSISMKOUGIf. Mrs Ag'iiew Felicitated. A well-known and highly-respected resl denb of Hjllsborough (near Onehunga), Mrs Jane Agnew, has lately been the recipient of many congratulations from her friends and acquaintances. One night, about) twelve months ago, Mrs Agnew received a severe stroke of paralysis, but now she has com pletely recovered the use of her limbs, hence the congratulations. The paralysis left tier right arm completely useless, and her left leg, from the bip joint to the knee, became quite dead to the touch. This sudden attack cams on at night when least expected, and m the morning Mrs Agnew found herself a confirmed paralytic. Everything was tried that was thought to be useful. The sum of five guineas was paid for one electric belt, and £2 15a for another, but neither of them '.W&f\r*- **^^i Her husband flfif -■""'«.iSt 1 sat U p night jNT OS\ fJSa n after night, became worse ™*d*its aP' —* — zz? pearance m Mbs Jane Agnew. her back and (From a fhoto). legs, and later on m her arms. She could not make her own bed for more than a year, and was no helpless that she was not able to pull the bed oiothes on top of herself. After she had suffered altogether for several years with the hob shooting pains of sciatica m portions of ber body, and the deadness of paralysis m other portions, she was induced to try Dr Williams' pink pills. The first box did not appear to benefit her much, but after taking th* second box, she says ; " I then felt that they were doing me more good thn i can explain. They seemed to take away the sciatic paiua altogother and to strengthen mp^ My blood was enriched and began to circulate properly. My arm became alive again, the dead flash on my thigh got to beaa sound as it used to be, and my com plaints one by one began to abate. I con tinued Dr Williams' pink pills for two months, and by that time was quite a new woman to what I waa previous'y. No medicine that I have ever taken is to bo compaied with these pills. They should be m every household, for they are undoubt edly, a blessing to humanity. Please pub lish my letter for the sake of other poor stricken sufferers. I can tell them they will find relief if they only use Dr Wil iams' pink pills. lam quite sure ihat with God's bleasiug they have saved my life." Simple and earnest testimony like this must have its weight. This is why the sales of Dr Williams' pink pills are so large. They perform what they are advertised to do. EThey have cured thousands of cases of neuralgia, rheumatism, consumption, lum bago, bronchitis, lung troubles, weak heart, pneumoaia, diphtheria, fever, skin disorders, nervous prostration, ladies' ailments, loco motor ataxia, and all diseases of the nerves. They are a strengthening and efficacious tonic for ladies at critical periods, &nd are sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams Medicine Co., Wellington, N.Z. ; price, three shillings per box; six boxea, sixteen and sixpence (post free). Be »ure that all Beven words—Dr Williams* pink pills for pale people—are printed m red Ink on the pink outeide. wrapper, as these are the sort which Mrs Agnew recommends suffereri to obtain.