THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Prince Toan Active Heir Apparent Dead Empress Terrorised United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka October 20, 3 58 am This office 11 40 a m Hongkong, October 19

A high functionary from Shanei reports that Prince Tuan has secured fcfae Emperor's official sral, and now terrotises the Dowager, It is be.ievtd the heir apparent to the throne is dead, hence the enforced suicide of his tutors HsatttDg and Ohnngli

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dwnemh, October 20 Today's sales—Cairnmuir 33s 3d ; Central Charlton 25b, 25s 6d; Eolipie 385,37i9d; Klectric Extended, 3?! 6d f 38s; Frsser Flat 10s dis ; Gentle Annie 24a 66, 24s 9d, ?si; Gold Queen, 29a 6d; Golden Beaoh, 30s ; Grand Junction 2s l|d, 2i 3^, 2s 6d j Hart ley and Riley 1225, 121s, 122 a6d ; Kawaru* Brnige, 2s 6d ; Kelly and Oaiey 28s ; Lady Charlton, Is 6d, Is 4£d, Is 3d; Leaning Kock Sa 6d dis ; Meg and Annie 79j. 79s 6d, Boi, 80s 6d ; Monte Christo 345, 33s ; New Alexandra 12s 6d ; River Bank, 6s; Second Magnetic 42« 6d ; Victory 2s 9d; Wareatea, sb, 5s 6d

Gbhymooth, October 18 The return from the Waipana dredge is 4oz for 127 honrs' work. The gold is finer than was expeotad. The secretary says th*t the returns will be tmail for three or four weeks.

Wholesale Vandilism.

United Frass Asiouifcbion—By Eltotrla

Telegraph—Copyright

Rtotivad W»kapu*ka Oob 20, 9 4 A m This Offiot 1140 a m Sydney, Got 20 The Citizens' Vigilance Oommitte report wholesale vandalism in the Old Devonshire Street cemetery, ornaments being broken, the headstones and iron railings of the graves removed, for the sake of the metal vaults opened, and the lead coverings of the coffins re moved, and skeletons left exposed.

Presentation—Last: evening at a smoke concert the members of the AshhurtOD Fire Brigade presented their Captain, Mr ¥ Eirbrr, wilh a te» and coffee service on the ocati'iD of his approaching weeding Lieutenant Dorm made the presentation on behalf of the members. The reit of the evrning .was spent in harmony

Lambino —It is satisfactory to Seam that noiwithitanding the very severe weather experienced ia this county lately, the per ceptage of lambs lost is inconsiderable ex cepting in the district ftloag the banks of the Hiadp. That river overfl wed the adjoining country in several places doing a good deal of damage.

Interesting BnADiKO—On our first page will be found an article describing an inter* estiog experiment with a new meat preserv iuff process by means of sterilised air, also »o article doalicg with the ■ Tallerman Treatment of Bhenniatic*,' which at the present time is making a great stir in medical circles in the old country

THE ASEBUBTOHf(GUABDIAK : SATURDAY, OCTOBER SO, 1900



It) !■ reported that the Grey River dredge hat •track tome first-olass wash. The Clyde Dredging Company hays declared a dividend (the 25th) of 4i per •hart, payable to-day. The Alpine Contois ia the moifc forward of the Clyde-Cromwell Gorge dredgea. The ladder is aboard and in position, winohe» and bolter aboard, crown wheel in portion, i and most of the machinery on the ground 0. MagnusT" DJPaterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviter. of Oantsrbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOM AHO CO. Gold Dredging Brokeks, 208 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Clmims. i Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience oh the Molyneux River, Otwgo. ALFRED HARRISON, Ejq, | Aahburtori Representative. feg^gL-jj uj '_Ji ' i-LiU-Sgggi SHOW DAY FLOWER'S Refreshment Horn , Fmt Street. Don's fail before going to the Show to give uss call for a Cup of good Tea, Hot Pie, and Light Refreshment** Choice stock of Ripe Bananas, Sweet Oranges, Eating and Pine Applet, on hand. Fresh supplies of pure boiled Lollies, and ali kinds of English Confectionery. H A FLOWER, Manufacturing Confectioner, Fruiterer, &©., Bast Street 10 186 CLEARING SALE THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 1900 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Messks Wilson and Morris, to Sell, at Window, on the above date, the whole ot their Contracting Plant. Full particulars in future advertisement. D IHOMAB, 10 187 Auctioneer THE N.Z. FARMERS' 00-OPEPATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-olatß Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on vi for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District) 365 i. » it 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 „ Lauriston „ 1180 „ Springhurn  750 », Wftkaoul „ 1031 „ Ohertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore  T. F. GIBSON, 149 Manager "fl: m a'rtj AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mHIRTY-FIFfH ANNUAL SHOW. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 30th and 31st October. Entries for Sheep, Cattle, and Piga e'oso on SATURDAY, 20th OCTOBER. All other Entries on— TUESDAY, 23bd OCTOBER. SPECIAL PRJZKS: (In addition to those quoted in Catalogues). G. H. Rhodes, Esq, gives £3 3a tot Horse (mare or gelding} most suitable for a troop horse; not to be entered in any other class in.the Show. Entry fee, s*. G. H. Rhodes, Esq, and other gentlemen give first, second, third, and fourth prizes for Horse (mare or geldiog) most snitab'e for a troop horse, to bo the bona 6da property of and to be ridden by a member of a Mounted Corps in uniform. Entry fee, 5«, (About £15 has been collected for above prizes, further subscriptions as received will be added). For Prize Schedule and further particular! apply to GORDON P. WOOD, 10 111 Secretary KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUGE. Agents tor Sution's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season* Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, ftp, &fl, JUST- LANDED, LARGE STORES ab ,LYTTELTON, EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKS always oa hand, KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHURCH. 9 57 ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjsman Gum—at J T Goooh Storekeeper NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED , 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, $400,000. Eire and Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates. E. W. Hammer, AGENT BUY Direct) From England —Famon "Khaki "Cycles. Great out in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single maohinei at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles 10s per machine extra; Quo tatioas for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. —- Jokit Hobst, Khaki Company, Stedall'* Buildingg, Portsmouth, England. Smoke New Venus ' """



Show Time—Attention ia directed to Mr H A Flower's sdvsrtiament re confect locery, fruita, and refreshments Tnis well known establishment will open at Show time. —Orescent Bicycles at £17 10a first class machines, aie advertised by Mr Andrew Orr, who also hold* thftNew Seamstress sewing machines.



The following has been handed to us in connection with the Ash burton river in flood :—



Tht poefc strolled along the bridge, H« listened to the ro»rj»g noise, With arms enfoldod passed he those In a romantic equipoise, I mark," he iald, the raging fl »od, Whore i »m cast to sink or swim, •• I mirk,"—proceeded he—Bat here. . . 3?he Lougbe&oh coach ran over him, (Last of th* poet)



CONSULTING OPIIOtAN Mr Ernest M. Saudstein, DBOA!,F  M.O, whi has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases 0 defective eyesight. Daylight cot necessary, artificial light being used. Doctors' pre toripHons prepare J. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashei Street W. f over M, Sandstein, Jeweller, Christchurch. 950 to 1, 2 to 6 daily.



JJONT Nature may cure yonr NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is left to core itself is slowly overcome at bent, and there is apt to be some weabeese left to make thq next cough come easier. , . SVe nave otwo realty good remedies for eoaghß and olds. BENJAMIN GUM it »p«?eially suitable for recent ohilK It is pleaeant to t*kc, cares very quickly, pre vent* inflam&tory symptoms and allays (tnnoyinc tickling and hacking cough*. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE i* suitable for ohronio coughs, though it will break up a recent attack ai quickly us any o'her rnedicioo made—Cinna mon has beea proved ia Pasteuei Institute to possest great destructive power over all bftailli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. 9v"e have reoeived some flattering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvsuntry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Oam Is 6d and 2» 6d. Cinna moa Care 2« 6d.' Obtainable everywhere •©lproprietoraand manufacturers—L»asby Wahoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Danedi. MRS ALCORN is having a display of Fancy Art Needlework- the newest »nd latcsb for two weeks, during which •be will give 10 per esnfc discount on it, and »U materials for working.- As it it laid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladles interested in needle work could *I 1 itndeseeitt . __" MBS JOHNSTON rtiBAOHEB of the Pianoforte and Havelook Street* What Oh! She Bumps. fllHAT's just where YOU aw WRONG. X Our Lawn Mowers Do not bump. They just slide over the Lawn m easily as you conld fall off a !og, and they fairly shavb Che grass off We have all aJzas and prices, bub only (»HE QUALITY j THE BEST. We guarantee all our goods, and if, after a trial, 70a are not satisfied, you can return " WB ALSO STOCK- McOORMICK BINDERS, MOWERS, DAISYS, HAY BAKES, LITTLE WONDEBB, &v, ' Morrow, Bmett & Go t ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager "^KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelook Street, HAVB just opened New Basinesi in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on hand. The public a>rc specially invited to call afld Inspeofc Porkßansages, (fresh.) Daily cash bayers of dairy fedl'ork. j



PLANTEKOA —IT OJJRES— T>EAD the following Teitlmoaials, an< Judge fer yourself? " THE DOOI'OK SUEFBIBED AT THK IMPROVE MBNT." Richmond Street), Peton», September 28,189! | The Proprietors of " Plantekoa." SirB 1 ~-For some titno past I have been i martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Llvei Trouble, and General Debility, for days at a time I used to be in agony with pain in the region of the stomach, and all thi medicines I tried gave me no relief. I wai attended by the dootor for tome time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleated to say I aoted on this advice, and One Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the dootor included) are all remark ing about the wonderfut improvement in my appearance, and I can honestly ree*mmend Flantekoa to aII who suffer as I have done. Yonrs sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Got hit Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but " Planteke*" Oint ment healed ifc in a Fortnight. Talta, Ootober 15,1899 Proprietors "Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform yon that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results* Aboat five months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guards van at the Lower Hntt Railway Station* My thumb was badly crushed, and in n few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb takes off, and I thought myself that I would require aurgical aid. Having your Piantekoa i Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several days. The result wai astounding In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as sound as it was before the accident. It ia with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa. Yours truly, { WILLIA&t WHITTINGTON Atk your Chemist or Storekeeper for it* dgents-AUSTRAL BOTANICCo., East St. and Carson k Co, Tanored Street MALING AND SHALLCRASS^ GERALDINE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY," OCTOBER 25 WE »hall Sell on above date Draught Mares and Geldings, broken and unbroken, Hackneys, spring dray and light harness horses'* Sale at 1130 a m MALING & SHALLORABB, tO 171 Auctioneers ~-_ —•-j.-MUNDBLL" &ERALDINE SALE POSTPONED OWING to the Timaru Show being fixed for Wednesday, the Livs Stock Sale at the Ueraldine Yards will be Post poned to THURSDAY, Ist November, 1900. Clients please note the alteration. J. MUNDELL, 10 178 Auctioneer NEW ZEALAND ~~ RAILWAYS Excursion Fares to Aahburton for A. k P. Show PROM Christohuroh, Methveo, Spring burn, Timaru, and intermediate sta tions ,at 2d per mile first clans, Id per mile leoond class, minimum 4* and 2s respectively mileage counted one way only. Tickets sained for the first train on the 23rd October available for return on the 23rd or 24th. Passengers can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards siding for the Show Ground by trains at 11 a tn, 12 noon, 1 15 p m on the 23rd returning at 4, 4 45, and 5.40 pm, re burn fares 6d and 4d The evening trains for Timaru and Sprine burn on the 23rd October will sfearb at 5.45 md 5.55 p m, and run 1 hour 50 minutes and I hoUr 30 irinutes later than timetable times respectively. The train from Rakaia to Methven will wait for the express train from Ashburton. For the Trotting Races at Ashburton on bhe 24th Ootober, the evening trains for Timaru and Spriugburn will run aa on the 23rd, On the 23rd the evening train for Tfmaru will start from the Ashburton Saleyards Biding (near the Show Grounds) at 5.30 10 153 By Order. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Binkere' Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers' Act Amandmeit Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 23rd day of Ootober, 1900, from 12 o'clock Noon is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton Officea of the undermentioned Banks %— The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd J. Duneab. Resident Inspector {Dhe Bank of New South Wales,— E, J; Finch, Inspector Thi Bank of Australasia,— O. WiHfiK, Inspector (Dhe Bank of New Zealand,-. James Kmbmhg, General Manager 10 167 LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. FTIENDERS are invited to be sent in not X later than FRIDAY, October 26th lost, for shingling the Windermere Road, (about 800 yards.) O E FOOKS & SON, 10 131 Surveyors to the Board. WANTED ~ WANTED — Cook tor She*ms at Lowoliffs. Apply to E H DOBSON, *, HB6 Manager HANMER & BEIDGE, AUTHORISED k LICENSED BUR VE3TORS, Abhbubton and 41207, Hereford Streei Christohurch. jTTTE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A, A. FOOKS to aot at our Agent In the Aihb«rfco» District, September 24,1900 ] WANTED imVERYBODY to remember that A. H. I JLLI Wiiuams is the looal Agent for Redfern Superior Ruhber Stamps. aSame price as Ohristohuroh fITANTEI)-- Twenty Yonng men to *T wear Black and Brown Bootaj 17a 9d, at D. Stock's. 9 199 . , ______ _ PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Street; Office Houre—9,so a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—s3jQ am till 4 pra; and 7 till 9 pm ALBEBB ROBERTS, * Manager



WANTED. ANTED.—A gooifcoat or bedio« hand—Apply to Mitchell & Tumor. ■ lojma DINING Rooms, late Bupfam's, Burnett Street. Hot dinners all ghow Day from 10 fi.tn; price le. First-olaaa spread. —A Pktsrs. 10 189 OUSETo lot—7 rooms 2| acres of land and convenience for horse and trap Apply Mrs Brigga Moore Street 10 169 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow-Morliag —"Expediency." Evening—" Vision of Sin;" Tennyson ; specially for yr-ung men, Preacher—Pastor W. Lamb. 10 181 ON'T Forget that the Misses PagiTwTU provid.e refreshments on Show Day. J Hum Sandwiches a speciality. 10 IS2 np^Kß your Repairs to the Jubi cc Boot X^Shop^ 9J200 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolihah and Benjamin Gum go to Ahbbprton Dboo C v TTTANTED KNOWN-Show Day Dinner V V at the Salvation Army Barracki; oommonoe 4.30 p.m; admission Is 6i 10 144 FRESH Soles, Groper, and all kinds of fresh fish by Expreaa to-aight, No Whitebait until the weather clears up-—J H Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96, 10100 T>RIMITIVB METHODIST CHURCH JL —Anniversary to-morrow—-Preacher Rev J Sharp ; Morning and Afternoon, Musical Service at 5, Evening 6 30. Grand orchestra, and special singing at each Service Monster Tea on Show night. 10 185 IF you like a Rich and Fiavory rea." Try . the " Premier Ceylon "at 1 lOd—Cab* 6QM & Co,. Sole Agents ft ARSON &Co are Buyers' of first Claim VJ Butter, fresh Eggs, Honey and Beet wax nt hishnc!) market value JUSV ARRIVED—A large shipment of First Class Krglish Dinner Ware, Pticei low.—Carson k Co. TIHT OPENED—Fiahing~fa7klo, Per sia. Karamea from London. The l&test Rndß, Minnows, Linos, Gff Hooks etc. etc early inspection Invited.—Hardly Bros ITV.'R neat and reliable Cutlery and „ E'eoUie Plate, at lowest prices.— Carson & Co. Tar.ored Street. SPECIAL Notice—That Geohgb Dcnoan and Co. are selling T)'»p«>rv cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains la 6|d, Is lid, 2s 31, upwards ; Unbleached Titbl>ng Ufd, Bleached do. la 6|d ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2« 6d» 2s lid : Printß2f<i, Mi, qfi; New Dress Matorialll|d, Is 3', lsflfi, upward? ; Gloves 63 ; Men's Socks fed; White Shirts 2i lid, 5i lid, Colored do. Is lid upwards.-—George Duncan &> O, Rendv Money Drapers, Tare red Street) 10 12 ANTED~KNOWN--Thir jT Moisos has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the beet material, also about to at rive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives htm superiority and facility to know the boat va'ueand quality Repairs carried on jasb the same, in the cheapest, neatest), and mo«h fashionable style. Beit leathers useri, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Atftburton. ; XjtrAXTlEp KNO WN-That out Stock tt of Linoleums and Oilcloths m.w landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming orwaro this seaeon, are far in advance of those other seasons— Mitchell and Tuk AI«TIfiD^NOWN- 7!hi!; we have exceptional facilities for display ing our largo Strck of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic — MITCHBLL & TrjRNEK MRS ALCORN is now showing a bs mtiful assortment of new Millinery new Mmtle 1?, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc ,in the enlarged premißes. Ladies and cltildrcna Pintxforea, Aprons, and Under o* hicg in a took, and wade to order RTZE liG"GS^Sitting7o~f Eggs.of follow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Antialmiao; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Ltng shan Buffe, LtDgshan Indian Game. Crosses. Si sitting, 10 guaranteed. For partical rs apply this offioe 9^ 279 DTABIBS for 1901.~FaTr«¥ppiy~now to hand, including Rough, Scribbling, and Pocket seriee. Orders now being booked for CWistmas numbers of Celooial and English papers*—A H WiUXAUS, Tanored Street "I^OTICB.—The rapid Sbirt Gloat is bo jJH eaeily need that ft child can gloss collars and sbirt b, and give them the appear o^ceofnew—JoHNOßß&Co and Shsarman Bros ____„__ OWING to a great increase in busineea we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearin: Sale For One Month, previous to the build rs commencing operations. Th!a is *n opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Graatiy Reduced Prices.—RoßEßf Aloobn. DIARIES for 1901, now in stock; new books: China, The Goddess, The Out. span, Boy, Sonai Life in the British Army, The Strong Arm, A Sos of Erin, Castle and Manor, Conviot 99, Daunay's Tower, Sport or War, Raskin's Works, Tennyson's Poems la 3d, Where the Shoe Pinches, Alletta, Little Anna Mark. New editions: In the roar of the Ses, 8d ; On the day of Battle, B<i; Allwyn, 8 1 ; Red Badge of Courage, 8d ; England's Peril, 83.-H M Jokes. TTTANTED KNOWN—A very large im- YV porfcation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug*, Mats, and Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Season—-North cote & Hefforp. ». MoBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford S-, Tiroaru t\ LWAYS in Stook-A first xjl class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for* warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style. 10J25 NOTICE. NO Person with Vehicles plying for hire will be allowed on the Show Ground, under any pretence whatever. * BY ORDER, W.SIMPSON 10183 Secretary. "Descent bicycles. T^TEW Shipment of Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles, the latest and most up»to-d»te machines in New Zealand; price oily £17; also the New Seamstress Sewing Mftohiae, the very beab made ; fine drawers—£B. 10 184 ANDREW ORR. *~ ""wanted. NOW' 3 the time to get your Chimneys swep% before Spring Cleaning! Dost forgo—Joan Stace, Travßrtop< PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY MINOROAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu- Bians, Langehans, and Dorkings, from 5s to 21i per sitting* 8 187 H, G. BKRRYMAN.



INDUSTRIAL BUIU)TX!Gr SOCIETY SHARES. FOB SALE, TTNEXPIRED Appropriation and t* U Shares. £173 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19s 3d, extending over a number ofye*r without intsreat. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distanoe above Mount Somers, Ashburton Gorge. 3018 acres 3018 BEING R.B, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Terms '* Foil particulars furnished on Application} T BULLOCK. I TO LET, Centrally Situated, mWO Upstairs Rootnt, In the new Victoria 1. Buildings, adjoining the Arcade rental, 10. 6d per week ~ At a Low Rental PREMISES in Moors Street, junt below Royal Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch* ing and Df ilsor. t. bullock "TOBTBAIiB, QEOTIONSNo 85 and 86, each containing O \ acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald Very eaay termi can bg arranged T BULLOCK TO LET, Jnoms in Arcade Cha ben a'so Office jot Small"; Shop in the Vrea km ______ T. BULLOCK SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PEROH O ROODS 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Room« and Pantry, detached Wash houte, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruib trees, the Pro" perty of Mb Ward. As he has removed into town, be is doeirons of effsctinj? a quick Sale on very easy ternu of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. _____ BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL. , MODERATE eizid ehed with an iron roof, suitable for implement shed or wouldtnake a stab'e; Appiy to T BULLOCK TO B_KEHS. TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and 5-hop situated near the Railway Station. ApD'y to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD FOR SALE, (\f\ ACRES (\f\ \){J ACRES \J{J A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the I property of Mr T Hick man If desired i& can be divided into two allotments, muking 45 acres each ______^ T. BULLOCK. TO LET FOUH Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, theteon, situated on Racecourse Road, ! AUenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. FOB SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses For terms and parttou ars apply to T BULLOCK.A.ent. . . Tv let, AT a Low Rents!, small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street. Apply to T. BULTX)OK FOR SALE WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity for Yon to Erect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as aboTe. The Piles suitable for a house are already on the Land, and there Is a good Garden stocked with fruit trees, aho • pump and abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary ii a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home FFBRRIMAN FOR SALE, BAVELOCK STB BED WEST. mOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid X opportunity of securing a building lite in the favourite portion of the Town. F. FERRIMAN. Important Notice TO CYCLISTS! I HATE )ust received, direct from the MannfWut-era (Hudge- Whitworth, Ltd., Birmingham and Coventry), ex b.b. Waiinate, A FULL STOCK OF ROADSTERS, ROAD RACERS, PATH ROGERS, & LADIES' Budge- Whiiworths. Don't waste your money on cheap, shoddy, out-of-date Wheels, but go straight for the WORLD-FAMED BIOYOLE,-' The Rudie-Whitworth. Kepairi Neatly Executed. Sundries Always in Stock, Inspection Invited. 11, 0. JIMOI CITY CYCLE WORKS, BDBNETT STREET.



j FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WEB'S STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FBIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be plowed to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! OLEArInG^SALB OF STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Eto. WEDNESDAY, October 31st, 1900 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Lvd, having sold Mr H. T. Resendale's farm, have been faround with instructions from him to sell by Fabllc Anotionon the farm, Graham's Road, Tinwald, the whole of hie stock, implements, household furniture, eto.,M follows:— T Qk£\ Ha!fbre4 Ewes, with « 100 per ±jG\J cent of lamb* 1Q Fftt Merino Wethen £* English Leicester Rams k O English Leicester Ram Hoggets, O breflbyMrThrelkeld O Plg«. ,1 Dairy Cow in profit, | Weigbt;CwrylngCob by Burlington. | Black Cob by Boston, (Ba?n broken to saddle and harness and very qaiot.) 1 Gig, 1 iet Harness, brass monntedl j 1 Tip Dray, 1 Spring Trap, 115 ft Broadcast Seed Sower, with Harrowi byDanoan; 1 Hon* Power and Oh»ffoatter, 1 English riding Saddle, 1 Ltdy'e Side Saddle, Trap Harness, shaft and leading hirneti, blackimlth's tools, grindstone, quantity feed oati and oat ■heaf ohaffp 20 sheets roofing iron (10 feet lengths), empty sacks, timber and firewood and large quantity of farm tools, eta* FURNITURE- Piano by "Altmaun," Dining Table and Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, Conch, 3 Afternoon Tea Tables, Oilcloth, quantities of Books, etc. Bedroom—lron Bedstead and Bedding, Dressing Table, Chests of Drawers, Bed room Wart, eto. Kitchen—Table, Chairs, Oifo'oth, Floor cloths and quantity of Crockery Ware. Pots, Pan*, Fender and Fire Irons, Dairy Utensils, Baths, Boilers, etc., and ceverai lots of sundries, Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provide!. R. FKIKDLANDER, 10 176 ■ Auctioneer T. Bullock. ~BArtJRDAY, OCT. 27. Building Allotments in Tinwald and Hinds Townships. MR T, BOLLOCK has received instruc tions from Ri Hislop, Esq., who is bow residing in London, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— His Building Allotments in Tinwald and Hinds Townships, as follows, viz., Lot 231—Containing £-Aore, Anne Street, Tinwald. Lot 249— Containing |-Acre, Graham Street, Tinwald. AMD LOTS 12 and 14, P*rfc,of U.S. 4391, con taioing Acre, in the original Hinds Township, fronting David Street, Great South Road, and Railway. Note time—ll 30 a m T BULLOCK, 10 174 Auctioneer. John Or & Co. TtTB DO NOT STOCK ELEPHANTS But) hare a very varied and 'meful selection Of TRUNKS And Travelling Boxes, whioh we are quot ing at extremely Low Prices, will be glad to show to any of oar customers, JOHN ORR & CO Have a targe Stock o LAWN MOWERS iron CUTTING ail kinds of grais. Oar latest patterns, like THEBOERS, move very rapidly aver the ground when pushed a little. The grass is cut DOWN like magic. Prices from 3O» JOHN ORB & CO., Aahburtoo, THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deserves a Good Perambulator on Mail Cart, ■aoh M may bo obtained from JOHN ORR & CO, ASHBURTON. 10 45 i



: A OKTYLENE GAB—Without doubt the •« /rOTRFRR ! ff». .- a v „ u«.i_^_ A Light, of the Binefeenth oentur 7 M^w J£ fl^ W Bardlbyßros are prepaid to give esfci' to oronJl M 2 lit S BLw Id. *?? "^ mates to light up private residences and Rmuhsion lhl«h will L« 2S g' 1 business premise., with this most economic JS failqSS lS^jsTft#th's and beautiful light. ?11 ■ i, , . i i/* j°°»l^h«mt«ta and ~. B —. , roo ra in bottles, la od and 2s 6d. 845 ■: ma iliS.: i|» i sharebbokeb nn Tariif-CHAMPioN bukd,V per lb lAN D FIN AN CIAL AGEN T. .Our Ko. lat 2{- will be No. 11/10 «185 HERK^ORD STREKT, OHRISf :: ::oo:,i/8 :; ;; :oo i| \ church *at GREYMoum ♦Note-No-*, Mo-8 &ghaKiPton are new Bleeds- < w*/*«*» I ■ JN , NTR ODUCINQ OUR —-— !?7i^.\?tffffiW^^ffjT Ti £LIAHL£ I, nfo!mation on Dredgla r~" We do so with confidence, Viwwlng it —- Ito bo the finest quality procurable at the price. CODM : Bedford McNelU's, Morelog Mid I HAYE BKK^>THi >NQ EE*L«E. deal's* A.8.0. Code (fottith I AU other Brands not mentioned are reduced JtiOltlOD. l^^fv^B^JtdkV-Biif^^fe MR F MAKBZ6, Aihbotton I. ■IM LIU I lillCilffill'' ' TIM6RAP«IO *£_«•: GRAfJW §|[ T 'f' 111 ■L 1 i 111 "11-I^-1 I Ohr!etcharoh.| _* » ■ . *^ I Greymonth—Broirni^ Gwymonth THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY W E i? n T SP enß. d °P. our c* Goode« crtinpridng Straw H«t* ( Soil Ii- t ? ' T L eiJniß Shirt8 ' ReSftfcta Shirtß« Tieß. Oollaw, etc. Fanning our policy of alwaya being up to date, we h»ve secured the very Fewest Gootfi for Gentlemen's wear, and invite inspection. m n? U th! ff af round J we »re Al< the feont as the Leading House for Olothing and Mercery, and confidently assert that no other Hoose Jan spprosch ue for Variety and Quality. p^*v»vi» N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. F, H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. SHOW WE 1. SHOW WEEK SPECIAL BARGAINS IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT GEORGE DUNCAN & CO CASH DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, TANORED STREET, A»hbartoH NEW Goodt opened up ! New Goods opened up j Small profits and ready m«Mf enablei us to aitrpriie buyers at the low prices we sell eoodi"whJdT hi! •Jr«Sl « the reputation of being the Cheapest Draper, in AshbuTton! lee our pS and you wfll C convinced that it paya to make your purchases at P 7 GEORGE DUNCAN & CO. G. MEDDINS, II THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS. BOWLS. BOWL^. TAYLOR'S Fint Quality and Presentation. Inspection Invited. HEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. BBA, TUS, 11 A, and Shepherd Branda. Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Reqaintet for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWERST~LAWN MOWERS. The Latest Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. AUo, New Easy, Orescent, F & N, etc. WOOL SEASON 1900-1901. WE £HALb BE Rf PRESENTED at> the Chriatchnroh and Timwu fixtans, «■* * t hsTe m*de ■»lli**ofcory arrangements for disposiag of CLIPS privatrif at Ashburbon. . . r ■ Conrignments will be received at our Aenburton or Tinwald stores, and scot ot to either Ohristcharch or Tlmaru, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wish te send their Wool direob from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows:— If intended for sals at Ashburton-Fricdlander Bros 9, Ltd Siding, Ashbnrton If intended for sale at Chrisfcchuroh—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill & Go's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton-N.Z Shipping OoVDnmpisg Shed,'.Lyttsltt* WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING OIL, and all other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. Oar First Sale will take place at Ohristchurch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBEB 22, 1900 FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LTD> NEW PREMISES. TO OUR CLIENTS AND THE PUBLIC. | WE HAVE REMOVED TO OUK NEW PREMISES. JN EAST STFEET, FROM THIS DATE, W. H. COLLINS & CO,. SMBSBSSMW v J^ a «BMMBBBSS» _ ''..•■ . ' =«■-:. " ': ■ IBONMONGEBS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND UQkh MEBOHANTS. OCTOBER 18, 1900,