THE ABERDEEN CEMETERY HORROR.

Six. Months for Desecration of the I f»raveg. \

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received W&k»puaku Sepb. 11,10 48 »,m, Guardian Offiae 11 30 am) London, Sept 11 William Ooutts, the superintendent of the Nelfield Cemetery at Aberdeen, baa been sentenced to six months im prisonment for grave desecration. The case arose out of a claim by a graveholder against the Master B:\kers Corporation, who own the cemetery, for damages for interference with the family grave: Investigation disclosed a, terrible state of affaire, Large quantities of human bones, skulls, and coffin ornaments, were found buried indescritmnata'y m pits, and under the cemetery walks. Some graves were empty and others packed with remains. Exemploytes and others engaged about tha cemetery, gave evidence that after burials, the bodies, with the superintendent's knowledge, were removed from the coffins and thrown together anyhow m pits. The coffins were burned, and the bones removed from other graves to make room for fresh burials. Serious allegations were also made as to the disappearance of jewellery and false teeth from the graves. As a result of the revelations the Bakers Corporation, has decided not to defend the case, which w»s brought as a test, and to pay each claimant £50 and costs, Coutts was subsequently committed on a charge of desecration and several charges of perjury.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Powerful Speech for the Defence Tiic Court-Martial Closed. The Verdict. J£^^. Dreyfus Found Guilty. Ten Years' Imprisonment, To be Detained m a Fortress. How Wreyfus Received the Verdict, United Pies* Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, September 9 Maitre Demange, m a persuasive *nd conciliatory address, assumed that the generals had acted m good faith, but attacked M. Oavaignac and de clared that the Judges were not entitled to convict the prisoner unless his guilt was beyond the shadow of a doubt. Sept 10 The court-martial, by five votea to two, condemned Dreyfus to be sen tenced to ton years' detention m a for tress for treasonably communicating to a foreign power the documents ©numerated m the bordereau, uader extenuating circumstances. Dreyfus was ignorant of the drc:sion of the Oourt, as he waited m an ante room. Maitre Labori entering, tear fully embraced him, and murmured "Condemned I but not to return to Devil's Island." Dreyfus was stunned, but restrained his emotion, exclaiming, " Oonaola my wife." The clerk of the Oourt, entering, read the verdict to Dreyfus m the presence of the guard, after it had been read to the Court, The French were eager for the ver dict, but thare was no disturbince. Madame Dreyfus displayed admir able fortitude. Bbewn, September 9 The Emperor, m the interests of justice and humanity, has ordered the official gazette to reiterate that Ger many had no relations either directly or indirectly with Dreyfus. (Received Wakapuaka Sept 11, 8-42 a.m., Guardian Office § 56 a-m) Paris, September 10 The Socialists, after the verdict was announced; held an indignation meeting. A pro-military demonstration oc curred on the Place Republic. The Alsatiani declare that the ver dict will clinch Alsace'a loyalty te Germany. Berlin, Sept 10 A feeling of resentment exists m Berlin that the Emperor ignored Ger many's connection with Dreyfus' trial. London, September 10 London ia indignantly shocked at the verdict, Washington, Sept 10 The Americans threaten to boycott the Fade Exhibition.

SPORTING.

THE NORTH OTAGO RACE«.

The following ar« the handicaps for the North Otsgo Jookay Club's Spring Meeting, to be held on September 14 and 15 :-— Bfribo Hurdles ; 1| miles—Wihdermere 12 7, GUnorVll 12, Dundee 10 10, Ma«t4r Bockbum % IQ, Birthday MB, Lord Stans £ury 9 2, Schnapps and Agitator 9 0 Biftbmbib Handicap, 6 furlongs—Fire tide S 10, 1 My Lord 8 5, Bracken 8 3, Galileo 8 0, NeT» 7 11, Mi«a Maud 7 4 Nobth Otago Handica?, 1 mile SCO yards j Jupiter 8 12, Duad*« 8 11, Maremma 8 5, Pitoh and Tcs« 8 2, Huku 7 12, First Biood 7 9, Hypnotist 7 8, Bimetallist 7 8, Sequin 74, Vandyke 7 3, Daphne 6 7, Confidence 6 7. NOTKL Handicap, 5 furlongs —Confidence 8 13, Tufto 8 4, Criterion 7 8, Adelina 7 5, Oom Paul (late Valet) 6 12 Bldebsuk Teot, 2 mileß— Young Burling «on i&r, Harold 3«cc, Three Cheers Btec,8 tec, yasooe 14stc, F*iry 17aec, Roxolla 26eec, Radical 28« ec, Bella and Linette 32»ec, Flower Girl and General Shatter 34sec, Fisherman 56sec, Poodie 38feo Fltino Handicap, 5 furlongs—Rochester 9 0, Vanilla 8 11, Ben Farley 8 10, Wedlock 8 9, Nantes 8 8,, Bristol 8 7, ' Aberorombie ti 6j, The Orphan 86, Qaickahot 11. 84, Proposal 7 11, Mount Ciair 7 9, Gladys 11. 7 8, 86 Florent 7 0, Witchcraft 6 9, Hickory 6 7

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—tiopy right London, September S The St James' Gazette says that the fielding of the Australian team was a olass above that of the EogHsh. Towniond has made 2000 runs and taken 100 wicketa m first-class cricket during the present sesion.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

Resignation of the Ministry.

United Pross Association— By Electrlo Telegraph—Copy right*

Sydney, September 10 It is generally understood that Mr Reid has submitted his reasons m favor of a dissolution. Seen to-night on the subject, Mr Reid stated _he had not received any communication frcm the Governor with regard to the crisis. September 11 A meeting of the Cabiuet wili be held this forenoon. It is u?vWstood Mr Reid will announce his rea^H'itum ! and advise the Governor to send for Mr Lyne. ?{Reoeived Wakapuaka Sept. 11, 2-40 p.m, Guardian Office 2-59 p.m) The Ministry has resigned and Mr Lyne has been summoned to form a Ministry,

A. A. C. AND A. C.

The annual meeting of the members of the A.A.G and A.C. was held ia tha Arcade Chambers on Friday evening, and was well attended; Iho captain, Mr R G Shearman, was m the ch*ir, and Mr David Thorn ■ a, the President of the Club, was also present. Tlie annual report waß read, and the balance sheet submitted. Iho latter showed a credit balance of £20 17* 6d, all liabilities p.ti(!, and a membership of sixty five for the season. Owing to the weakness of the Alliance last seuson the annual sports meet ing had to be abandoned, the numbor of out side ridera being insufficient to ensure a success, but; Thursday afternoon meetings had been held by the Club, and pr'z^s to the amount of £15 13? distributed. The Com mittee acknowledged substantial support given to the Club by Mesßrs GAM Buckley, D Thomas, H Willie, Piestou, Crystal! und Co., A P Williamson, and Dr Huuter. Messrs Fowke and VV Purchase were rent to 4 c C a erbury Amiteur Athletic Club's meeting, aud the latter bore off a aecDnd prize The Aliiarco had taken a fre-h lease of life, and the prospects of a meeting m Ashburton next Foster were very bright. Tho following officer a were ejected—Patron—Mr David Thomas; President—Mr GAM Buckley ; Vicr-- i P eaidenta—Messrs E G Wright, MHR, J | C Wason, MHK.H Friedlander, H Willis, j J Snodgrass, W H Rule, Joshua Tucker, W D V Preston, Dr Hunter, and Very Rev Father O'Donnell; Captain—Mr F G Tucker, sub Captain—Mr W G Shearman ; Secretaries —Mr M Bruce and Mr N Jones ; Treasurer —-Mr W Palmer ; Committee—Messrs R G Shearman, I Baigent, 1) Grant, 8 Dixon, C Campbell, A P Williamson, R CUrk, and the ( ffioers ; delegates—Mr H Williams, NZAAA; Alliance—Mesrrs Brown and Joss ; Auditors—Messrs Field and Campbell. Five new members were elected. A letter was read from the Alliance stating that the application for reinstatement of Mr E Willis would be considered at next meeting of the Alliance. The opening day was left to bo fixed by the Committee. Mr Thomas suggested that the Club should work m conjunction with the other cycling clubs and raise subscriptions towards the coat of tar ring th«s trick. He would give his mi'e towards it, and the Borough Council m ght subsidise the amount. The cost for a top dressing would be about £40, and once done tho track would be a " joy for ever," and a paving to all con cerned. At presant, a day's rain just before a meeting would atop the sports, and the Club would lose money. If the matter were taken m hand at once the woik could be done before the carnival m Dec«mb<-s\ Tiie ernst would not crack if the work were done at the pioper time. Bub tho work w^uld not be permanent if clone during severe frosty weather. Votes of thanks closed the proceedings*

Latest Items.

New Business. —Mr David Zander ar nouticen his commencement) m business as a financial agent and money-lender. His offijh is m Mr Bullock's buildings m Tancr-d street, near tho new livery stables, anrl from the high repu^tioD Mr David Ztnder ha* earned during the many years he na« been » Ashburfcon, he ought to share public con fi lence m a large degree. We wish him every success and best luck m his new under taking.

The rise ia the price of wool and the firm atate of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price iista show ing a considerable rise m the priceß of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs CRAiGHEAn & Bebktman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight), took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the mosb fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their custoaiers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Bbbry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suitß to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values.

THE ASfIBCMON GUARDIAN: MOtfDAY, SE?TEMBEK Xl, 1890.



1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899 _____ /Y\ _____ JNiinmo & Blah 9a Standard Seedd, ! FEW EQUAL—BUT NONE BETTEB. SOW SEEDS THAT ABE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE & TaUK TO NAMJJ FLETCHER BROS., TIT HOLES ALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOB OANTEBBUET. 3d PER PACKET YEGETABLI SEEDS* «« 6d PER DOZEN, 80 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING j— Green Windsor Broad Beans Dramhead Lefctuca Harlingfcon Windsor Broad Beans Giant White Cos Lettoct Intel o Border Hero Broad Beans Mixed Water Melons Canadian Wonder French Beana Fine White Muotaid Pale Dan French Beans Brown Globe Onion Early Golden Dwarf Butter Beans Brown Spanish Onion Champion Scarlet Runner Bean« Fariy oldwn CJLbe Ott'oft Blood Red Beet Silver Skin Onion Sugar Beet White Spanish Onion Dwarf Green Onrled Borecole Triple Curled Parsley Tall Green Curled Borecole Hollow Crown Parsnip Adam's early White Broccoli William Hurst Pea Carter's Champion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Gaiter's Eclipse Broccoli Carter's Strat*gem Pea Walcheren Broccoli Veitch'a Perfection Pea bcrymger's Giant Brussels Sprouts Yorkshire Hero Pea Large York Cabbage Sir Harry Atkinson Pea Enfield Market Cabbage Iron Bark Pumpkin Ked Dutch Cabbage Large Cheese Pumpkin Bkit h Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammoth Pumpkin Lamb's Eatlieat of all Cabbage Frenoh Breakfast Radisk Drumhead Savoy Oabbsge Long Scarlet Radish fcarly fchort Horn Carton Mixed Turnip Radish J *mesa bcarlet Intermediate Carrot Myafct's Victoria Rhubarb Karly London Cauliflower Summer Spinach Walcheren Cauliflower Mix d Varieties Saaaeh Veitch a Autumn Giant Cauliflower Large Red Tomato Cole's Crystal White Celery Acme Tomata Cole's Superb Red Celery Early Snowball Turnip Extra Curled Cress White Stone Tnrnip Long Pilckly Cucumber Golden Ball Turnip Short Prickly Cucumber Laing's Garden Swede Stock wood Ridge Cucumber Custard Vegetable Marrow Japanese Climbing Cucumber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Leek Long Green Vegetable Marrow Giant Mosselburgh Leak ALL JTHE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS Id PER PAOOT,_ OR 2s 6d PER DOZEN, Id Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds Id. We havef over 500 Packets of Flower Feeds m stock. Id pw gpf Packet. 100 Varieties to choose from. LAST YEAR'S^ FLOWER SEEDS, 6d PER DOZEN PACKETS, Bulk Seeds. fj^Brown Spanish Onion Seed] ... . 6s 6d per 1b White B Igian Carrot ... ,„. 2i 6d „ „ JsimeB 1 Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3i Od „ ,* L>ng Rt-d Ahringham Oarroti ... ... 3a Od „  Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3s 6d  „ Long Red Mangold ... ... 9d per 1b Yellow 1 ankard Mangold ... ... 9d „ „ Champ:on Yellow (ilobe Mangold ... ».. 9d   , < Lawn Grass Seed ... ... ... l«i „ „ \^_j±^ Gorse fteedj ... ... ... 2s6dper!b ETC. ETC. LTO. IUBNIP SEED OF ALL KINDS FROM ed Per lb SEED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN TOR US IN KORTH CANTERBURY EARLY RUBIES 13' b a Is, BEAUTY OF HEBRON 151 b afls. OIBEK VARIETIES TO ARRIVE IN A FEW DAYS, A COMPLETE SEED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. AN UNIQUE OFFER FOR 1899. A GIFT OF £10 FOR NOTHING. CLOSES 14lh SEPTEMBER, 1899. Nimmo & Blair's^ Word Competition, HOW MAISY WORDS CAN V U M4KROUTOF THE ONE WORD "PELARGONIUMS." HIMMO & BLAIR offer to the person sending m the largest number of words the earn of £4 m cash ; t© the person sending the second largest namber of words the sum of £2 m cash; and to the persona sending the next eight largest number ol words we offer to each a collection of " STANDARD " Vegetable and Seedi of the value of 13s , the successful competitors having the right of making their own splection from their catalogue. 4.LL that is necessary to compete for the above prizes is that the competitor shall have purchased and paid for a collection of 16 choice varieties of Sweet Peas (their selection), price 6a post free. THIS novel off r will close on the 14:h September, 1899, and the results will be published m the principal papers m Auckland, Wellington, Chiiatchurch, Dnnedin and InvercarsjHl. WI L'ti each collection of Sweefc Peas a printed slip will be sent out, bearing number, and the purchasers name, and it ia absolutely necessary that thin be re turned when Bending m the list of words. JOHN WHITE, Kmi, Solicitor, Preeldant of the Dnnedin Horticultural Society has kindly consented to act a? judge m this unique competition, and his decision m every instance will be fii.al. IN the event of two or more competitors having the same number of words, the prizss to which they are entitled will be equally divided between them. NOTE. —Foreign words, obsolete words, and proper noans not allowed and words having different meanings, but spelt the same way, must only be need onoe. Competitors will please write on one side of the paper only, arrange the words m alphabetical oder, ar.d number each word. ENVELOPES to be addressed as follows :— " WORD COMPETITION,' MESSRS NIMMO & BLAIR, DUNKDIN. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, OHRISTCHU Wholesale & Retail Agents for Nirarao & Blair's Standard Seedj,



JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, ASHBUBTON, T>EGS to call attention to the fact that he has now opened [up a HAKDWARE DEPARTMENT. In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which has been re-fitted, and furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AN© FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked —CASH PRICES— m pla a figures. JOHN T. COOCH, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. DRAPERY DRAPE&Y DRAPERY CLOTHING CLOIBISG CLOTHING BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE A FBEBH AND COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND [SHOES Which they Offer to the Public at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES Consistent with Honest Trading, All Goods Marked m Plain Figaree INSPECTION INVITED. — (X) GKRANT AND MOORE, BAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS,



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE: can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FKIKDJuAIVDKR BKO», JL.lmlted.,l DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. I AIIMJbJRW CO-OPERATIVE M ssociation; of;canterbury, Limited,, or A^OJEJEt/r ROBERTS, AGENT, CANTEBBUEY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIEY PEODUCE EXPOKT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD '•THE COENEE," BEG to announce to their Customers and Friends generally, that they have opened up a large Consignment of NEW SPRING & SUMMER STRAW HATS & MILLINERY REQUIREMENTS, And having secured the services of Miss Truesdalb (iate with A. and T. Inglii and Mrs Gill, Dunedin), can confidently recommend her talent to their notios, and auerb that m future iheir Millinery will be second to none m Ashburton, and already we have had many orders placed for Spring Mliiinery. Our DRESSMAKING DE PARTMENT is still under the able management of Miss Kerb, who from the first has delighted our patrons with fit, style, and a well finished dkbs^. We hare already landed GENTLEMEN S STRAW HAIB m all styles (nice dean goods) Gentlemen's Crush Felt Hats, and the Farmer's Hat, m Black, Tan, and Cuba Shades. Gentlemen's Scabvkp, Ties, Bows, and Shirts—the largest choice m town. BOOTS. SHOES, and SLIPPERS m both En«'ish and Colonial makes for Ladies, Misses, Children and Gentlemen. CLOTHING of the best finish, from Reliable Colonial Tweede, all made to our own order at>d selection. We have 53 CASES of SPRING and SUMMER GOODB bought to our own Taste ]üb6 landing at Lyttleton, and expect m a very short period to announce to the Public the date of OUR FIRST BPRING SHOW. We wish to thank the Public for the support accorded as since starting at "THE CORNER," and to request a continuance of the same. NOKTHCOTE & HEFFOED, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, « THE COftEEE." J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—lncluding Clovers, Eyegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Fape and Peas. 3SEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GAEDEN In any Quantity Required, or m 3<l ackets NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN H PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS TARIETY. WHBKLBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.-Oae dressing according to direotio t will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees, tkee Lucerne. E<t^' a J. SEALY AND CO.



LATEST ACETYLENE Solar Gas Lamps* 25s EAOH. 25s EACH. OATES, LOWBY & CO., BURNETT STREET. Fiank Curtis, THE LEADING Watchmaker, & Jeweller, EAST STREET, HAS juat opened up FRESH LINES m nearly every department. New stock OF Kothemm'H Watche* to hand. Jewelled m six holes, compensa tion ballances, heavy cases, hunting and open faced, latest movements, keyless, *od key winding. Also a new line of WAU HAM WATCHES, which are well wonh inspection. Best value m Nickel and other chepp Watches m Aahburton. Largesc and beat stock of Fkgagemkst and Gem Rings. I give espacial value m this Hoe, making it a speciality, GOLD & SILVER BROOCHES. (Noveltieß) Neat charms and Greenstone Pendants m every variety. SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES, Accurately fitted with latest eight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AH my Spectacles ore of English Manufacture. Beware of oheap French and foreign goods. Old Jewellery re-made into latest designs at moderate charges. Watches and Clocks repaired with accuracy and promptitude. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. OPENING DAY OF CYCLING SEASON. YOUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and Plated m time for the Opening Day, from 20s, at OATES, LOWRY & J COB .WORKS, Burnett Street. W. A. Schwartz, Manager, £3 for Nothing-. TBIAD JPJfctIZM CO-MLF^XITIOIV EVfSRY Child may enter with the same chance of winning as the greybeard* Complete the words denoted by the initials given below, the correct list of which lies sealed m the Itlad office. The competitor who comes nearest to correct 11*6 will get the prize. T-___—a famous river. H ——A great nation of the pasb. E -—A king m England. T—w^-—-A well-known cricketer. R-—— —— An opera. ] —A certain religion. J A ——A town m New Zealand D —- —A great poet. Post list and receipt for 5.i from a Triad advertiser, to manager Triad, Dunedin. A receipt for lQs entitles a competitor to Bend m two lists j 15s, three lists ; 20a, four lists. Not more than fo»ir lists may nccompany the receipts of any one advertiser, although competitors may send four lista accom panied with receipt m comformity with above rule, from all the Triad advertiser* if i they please. This competition will o!o»e September 20. Other competitions will be announced m next issue, Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co, Bing, Harris & Qp l Airow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M Mitchell, Photographer Nel-on, Moate and Go's Teas N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent Orr, A, Draper Somerset Hotels H S. Drummond Suratura Tea Tayloy, R R, Tea merchant, etc Vanity Pair Cigarettes Van Houten's Cocoa and Chocolate • Wahoo ' Loaaby's, « Koolibah ' Loaiiby's, (Buyers of one bottle of eithw may enter) Yates & Co, Arthur, aead «s«rohaiits Zealandia Boots ."OARRBTT BROS.' Special Clearance 1 U Sale now on. A lob of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants at special prices to olear, m order to make room for New Sp*iag Goods now landing,—Barrett B.»4>s, " 11*11," East Street, Aahburtom



Hew Zealand Insurance Gompj. SSTABLIS luTd' 1 _ 185 9j CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBIBALIT*, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST QURKENT RaTBS E. W. HANMffiR AGENT



D THOMAS THUMSDAY7"SEPT 14, 1899 A CADE HORSE FAIR. I HAVE received instructions from a Client to Btll at the above fair, — I 1 Dappled B»y Clydesdale STALLION, risir>g 4) re, by Cavalier dam Diamond by Victor. i Full particulars at Sale. To be '.ffarod at 2 o'clock. 9 113 DAVID THOMAS, ABhburton. AHOADE. HORSE FAIR THUKSDAY, SIP! 1 14, - 1899 — MY Next HOK3E FAIR will be held on the above date, 138. WJBICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 3 58 Auctioneer. ~~FOH PRIVATE SALE. THAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A FIRST-CLASS FARM close to Lauria tou Railway Station, containing 870 Acres, well watered, good fences, comfortable house, extens-ive out buildings ; 475 Acres m crop, balance m English grasses. For particulars apply to D THOMAS, 9 30 Ashburton. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, TIN W ALIVYaRDS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. WE phall offer (m conjunction with Mb D Thomas) a lino of 2000 HOGQETS Iq iota to suit purchasers. FRrEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED., R. FRIEDLANDER, ' 9 111 Auctioneer, s'oTey nf Ten!; PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, j Nbxt Gas Company's Offices. i "j^ONEY TO LEND According to Arrangement from ££) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted.. Weekly or Monthly Pay men! * can be j arranged. i All Business Strictly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Insurance Gffioe. 9 97 BOROUGH LOAN. THURSDA~Y~SEPT. 14. VOTE EARLY. 9 117 BOROUGH LOAN. THOSE Burgesses who wish to assist m promoting the success of the Borough Loan on the 14th mat,, are requested to send m their names to the Town Clerk. 9 117 BY ORDER. CANTERBURY COLLHGE. j TENDERS FOR RESERVE. fTIENDERS are invited for LEASING X RESERVE No. 1124, containing 246 a 3r 4p, situated on the North Branch of the Aahburton Kivrr, lately occupied by John O'Shea for 13 years and 4 montha, from Ut NOVEMBER NfcXT. Conditions of Lew* and Forma for Tendering may be obtained &t> fche office of the undersigned, where tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY* 30th September next. A. CRACROFT WILSON, Registrar. i Canterbury College, ; Chrietchurch, 9th Sept., 1899. 9 110 Prize Poultry, SITTINGS o£ Sggs o* the following breeds now ready : -Lacgahana, Dork ings, Orpingtons, Houdans, Partridge Cochins, Andalusians, Golden Pencilled Uamburgs, Best pens 15s to 21s per Bitt ing, others 7s 6d to 103. PELHAM YARDS, Pfeter Street, Ashburton. YOUR LAST CHANCE. Atalakta Bicycles, £16 10a, with I, months guarantee. Genuiue Dunlop tyres and our special finish. Only two leffj aad £16 10s buys them They rtfust go. OATEB, JuOWRY'* Co 9 Burnett Streets < k 286



WANTED, npEN SHILLINGS REWARD wilTlbe X p&id for the recovery of a lost black Collie Dog " Laddie." Apply to Mb 0 W Purnell, Montgomery's Buiidinge. 9 118 WANTED at onoe, intelligent boy for office. One just from school pre ferred. Apply David Zander, Tancred Street. Q 112 WANTED, Smart Boy, ud d to horeea— Hamilton, Fishmonger, East Street. 9J14 WANTED— A good Ploughman. Apply Feiedlander Bros,, Ltd' 9 91 WANTED, Travelling Wbare on wheels. Address by letter, F. W., Guakdia?j Office, Ashburtoa. 9 6§ POUND, m Oddfellows Hall—A VVatch. 'J Owner oan have same by applying to Frank Curtis, Jeweller, Bast Street. 931 T7IRESH Eggß 7d per ; Fern Leaf |j Separator Butter lid per 1b at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. WAWTfcD Known—That we have jutt received 100 pairs of Men's Velvtb Cord Trousers, good for hard wear, to be cleared at 5s 6d, 5a 9d, 6s 9d.—Mitchell AsfD TtfRNEB ' ' SEED Wheat, Peae7^ta7lja~pe'BarTTy Tares, Ryegraafi, Cocksfoot, Glovers ftlso prime Onions, 22 lbs for la; Potatcee, 2s 6d per sack cash, delivered free, j J. Thomas, Haveloik Street B~ARP.P;TT~I3ROS7 Special "Clearance Sale now on, A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnantß, at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring j <3oods now landing.—Bab^st*' Bros, "The | Hall," Kaat Street, Ashburfcon SCHOOLBOOKS at published priceF. Purchasers should buy from us and ask for Trading Stamps We give one for every cash purchase of 6d upwards. When your book is full you can select free of charge any article out of the Company's Show Boom ii Christchurch, value not less than ~<asa and upwards. New Books and Magazines.—H. 84. JONEa. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received & large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat what to get. There lore 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, East Street, Ash buFtoa.



ll'he reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds- Is 6 »nd2B 6d Bmok« New Vesui