TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph Palmebston Noeth September 11 At a meeting of combined Btale Schools hat evening, a resolution was carried that it is undesirable to estableih a High school in connection with the primary school in Palraerston, or that any High school of the; kind be established in the Wangauui district, at which echokrship boja should be com pelled to attend ; that it was desirable thvt a High school be established in 'V.mereton on similar lines to the B'enheim High school; that) a deputation wait ou the Premier re garding the question, and also technical school matters. Auckland, September 11. Alfred Scopes fourteen, was leading a horse at the Manukau heads, took fright, Scopes was dragged through slumps and log* and when found was quite dead. Mrs and Mies Decarteret left for Sydney bj the Marnroa., for mission work at> Poona and Indian village mission. Rev Alfred North, late of Dunedin and a party of New Zealand baptist missionary society also left lor Ildi*. Mr North takes charge of the Circular road church att Calcutta, and aotg as adviser to the missions. Misa Beckingaaie return! to mission work at the hospital at Ghandput. Masterton, September 11 An eight-roomed dwelling house, owned and occupied by Mr F. yon Kedea, waß burned down. It was insuiad at £450. Napier, September 11 The body of the young man Williams, the 1 Wairoa — Gisborn* mailman, who was drowned at Stewart's oroseittg, rai been rcoorered. . Napibr, Sept 11 Frederick S«tnds, charged in the Supreme Court with fraudulent bankruptcy, was acquitted.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

PROBABLE SURRENDER OF KRUGER.

United Prew Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 11, 9 am, Ihis Office 950 am) London, Sppt 10 The natives report that Kruger is collecting arms with a view to Bur» rendering.

DEATH OF A NEW ZEALANDER.

United Picas Asaooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, September 11

Sir Alfred Milner reports the death at Pretoria, on September 7, from enteric fever, of Trooper C. B. Smith, No. 1 Company, Third Contingent. Ho came from Clarence Bridge, and his father resides at Tim&fu,

Sporting.

Per United Preee Association—By

Electric Telegraph

London, September 9 The betting is 3 to 1 on Ditmoad Jubilee for the Doncaoter Sb Lager.

Sydney, September 10

Paul Pry is firm favorite for the Metro politan at 6 to 1, Cyanide being next) in demand at 10 lo 1, and Bandy at 100 to 8. It is estimated that the Ring lost £30,000 by Ampier's win. The connections of the horse alone scooped £15,000.

News in Brief.

The Government has purohate-1 4200 acres of ihe Lyndon Estate, near the Waiau town ship, and the surveyors of the Lands Department went out yeaterday to oub up the property into suitable blocks. The management of the Canterbury mills, recently acquired by Wood Bros, has been fcakeH up by Mr P V Buchanan, who is well known in Chmtchureh,

Messrs Hardley Bros, announce the ar rival of fishing tackle for the coming season.

Mr G TK Mackenzie (Hondai-Lanka Tea Company} haa received a letter from Mr R V Webster, managing director of the Co operative Tea Gardens Company, Ceylon (d*ted Paris, 20th July, 1900), who are the growers of the Maharajth tea, stating that they have obtained a gold medal, which is the highest award, for their tea at the Paris Exhibition. The letter adds, as an item of Interest, that the company had sold two ouncesooff f * silver tip " from their Ancoombra Gardens to a Russian gentleman at a price tqual to £40 per Ib. A similai price was paid on the following day by another gentleman*

Messrs Dalgety and Co. have received fche following cable message, dated London, September B:—The frozen meat market is •beady at last quotations* The wheat market is irregular. Tha tallow market is exceedingly dull and there is nothing doing. Prices of butter ate in favor of buyers, the market-being quiet. The market for bides ia steady at laik quotations.

The Fatal Fire at Martinborough

United Prase Association--By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Wellington, September 11

At tn« Iswjueat on the Maryborough fire, the evidence showed that it originated in or •boufc the rooms occupied by the Smiths, where * fiie was kept going at njghtrowing to the baby being unwell. A verdfafc of aociden- Ul death was returned.

Mils Nelson, a victim of the Martia boroiigh fire, died ia the Greytowa hospital. Ethel Lack is in a precarious state. Eric Wilson Smith was delirious all night, and there is no improvement to-day.

FOOTBALL

TTh« Otago representative football team returned south by the express to-day.

The SprSngbnm first and second fifteens lonratyed to Geraldine on Saturday to try conclusions with the local teams. The seconds match oame off first, resulting in a win for Springburn by 3 tries to 2 tries. The tries for Geraldine were obtained by Bennett and Riordan, and for Spriagbttrn by Stephens. In the second spell Spring burn showed some rather good passing, and Stephens, who got the tries, showed himself a very fasb man. During this, match a young man named Warran got a collar bone and two riba broken. The match between the eenicr teams came off about half an hour aftet the junior match. Springburn kicked off, and Dunn for Geraldine waa the first; to score a try, from which no goal was kicked. When Joe and Dean had worked the ball ander the visitors' goal posts, Johnson, their captain, gftb badly bart in the back, and had to retire, OaraN dine allowing another man to take his place. Shortiy after Dean for Geraldine scored again, bub O'Malley'a kick failed to con vert. No farther aeore was made when half time was called. la the second spell Gersldine got a try which was disallowed, and a number of loose rushes followed, dur ing one of which E Woods, of the Springbmrn players, was rendered unconscious. The g*me was then stopped, Springburn agreeing to forfeit. Woods was taken to Dr Teevan's who attended to him, but io was not till Sun day morning that he came round. He was then able to walk to the drag with a little assistance, the visitors leaving about midday on Sunday.— Timam Herald

MAYFIELD.

(From Oar Own Correspondent) Another old netbler has lefb the district;, MrWPS Elonlie, having sold hia f&ttn to Mr W Oakley late of Rakaia, and gone to renide temporarily in Geraldine. Oo Thursday eveniug ft number of friends formed a " Sarpdae Party," and visited Mr and Mrs Elnsalie, who were HRaving the home next day. Daring the eveaiag Mr Haia on behalf of thoie prssent and muny other* who were unable to come, presented Mr Eimslie with ft parse of sorereigna, aposking vtty feelingly of their departure,

» and how he should misa them. Several of the gentlemen and ladies speke in kindly terms of Mr and Mrs Elmslie, and expressed many kind wishes for their fu ure happiness and success. Mr Elmslio responded for his wife *uil himself, very heartily thanking his rrif;iid«, aud thowing his appreciation, not ■inly of the present just received, l.uS of their kindness in coming, many from a dis ibanos on a wet nighb, and of >h« kindly words spoken by those preisent. The ladies then took charge of the proceedings in pro per sui prtße party style, and provided a good "Upper. The evening closed with singing thi National Anthem nnd Auld L%ng Syne. Mr and Mro Elmslie will carry away pleasant remembrances ot the last evening spent in their old home On Friday the young ladias of Mayfiell and Ruapuna gave a ball, which was a great success, everything being weii arranged and carried out, and a dear moonlight night helped to make the evening more enjoyable for those who came from loug distanoes.

Since the severe weather of last Tuesday we have had froste.noD sufficient to do much damage. Lambing seems to be general all over the country now.

A High Jwmp,—A well conditioned Aldei" ney steer sreated some diversion at the Tiawald Stock Bale today,by coolly taking r leap over the stock yard gate about six feet high, when being pursued, and at one time it appeared as if it would make a similar clearance over the surrounding fenoes On being brought back into the selling yard, the auctioneer disoreatly amounted the highest rail available, fromjwhioh he enlarged upon the animal's quality.

I.O.G.T.—The Pride of Wakanui Lodge, No. 32,1.0. G.T., celebrated their eleventh anniversary on Friday September 7,1900, in the Main School, with a ten and oonoert. The weather was all that could be desired aud people cams from all parts of the country, filling the euhool to the utmost capacity, and thus proving one of the moßt successful gatherings ever held by the Good Templars of W&kanui. The tables were ably presided over by the following sisters :— Corbett (2), Doak v). Wilson (2), Brown, Butterick, Dalian, Treverz*, Wakeham, Lamb; and Broc, Butterick and Wilson. Brc D Doak, who accepted the chair, com menced the concert by giving out the open ing ode ; be then addressed the meeting with a few weilcho.eo remarks and called upon the following :~>Mra W Marsden, who sung, t " Father, Dear Father " ; Mra W Bruca— 11 At my Window"; Mrs R Eaiße—"The Old Country"; Miss 'Poison—« CCwicken hum Ferry'; Mr Oliver— I'My Bonny Barque " ; and Mr MoKenz c—" After many Days" Pianoforte and violin eolos were rendered by Meaere McKeczis and McOlurg. Revs. Raine and Fee, delivered earnest) and well received addresses on Temperance. Two dialogues, entitled " Trial lot Intoxi cating Liquors," and "Life below JStairs," i were also given by members of the Lodge, | Mrs Raine, Mill Polboq, and Me MoKenssle acted as accompanists during the evening. The whole of the performances, both initru mental and vocal, were excellently rendered, and received much applause. Mr W T Cor betb proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had helped to make the gathering the sucoeas it had proved to be, which was carried by acclamation' The National Anthem was then sang, and the meeting closed.

A Chapter of Accidents—Quite a chap ter of accidents occurred at the football matches against Springburn at Geraldine on Saturday afternoon, although those who took part in the game bay it was not very rough. A yousg man named Warren, in the Springburn second fifteen, got a collar bone broken ane two ribs oaved in, wnile is the first match the captain of the Spring. burn team, Johnstone, got his back badly hurt, so thai be had to retire. Several others occasionally got badly winded, and the game had to be stopped till tb'ey recovered, but the climax same when young E Woods, of Springburn, (formerly of Woodhnry), was rendered unconscious by a bad fail. The game was then cried off, Spriogburn agree ing to forfeit the match* vVoods was attended to by Dr Teevan, and afterwards removed to Mrs Wells 9 but did not regnia c^oeciousness till Sunday morning, when he was able to walk with assistance.

Home Missions.—Services under the aus pices el VYesieyan Home Mission fund were couducted on Sunday last in the Baring j quare church, the RtV Thomas Fee, preach ing in the morning, and Rev Mr Haslam, of Temuku, at night. Oa Monday night » public meeting was held, in the interests of the fund, when there was bub % meagre attendance, which, the chairman, Rev T. Fee trusted was no indication of the interest felt by his congregation in Home Mission matters* Mr Haslam, who has been deputed by the conference to visit the Ash burton and Willowby circuits; and disseminate infor mation relative to the movement, gave ac address 1, in the course of which he spoke very strongly against tha proposed intro duction of liquor licenses into the King country. From his own observation he knew the disastrous efleeb which intoxicating drink had upon the native rsoe, and it would be a crying shame if increased temp tation in this direction wore put in the way of the Maoris. The claims of the many parts o! the colony where there wai but sparse population, and in some oases, no religious services, were brought before the audience, and at the close of his addrtfS, Mr Hasism received a hearty vote of thanks proposed by Mr H. M. Jones and seconded by Mr George Andrews

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunedik September 10

Daring the week ended to*day return have been reported by 35 dredges, the total yield of gold being 19650z lldwfc 9grs, or an average of 560 a per dredge, Additional returns are Clyde 197i-z, Vincent 48cz, Golden Point 360» lOdwt 2gr, Evan's Flat 220z 9dwt, Upper Waipori 2idwt 6cz, Waimumu Queen 19oz 4dwt 6oz.

Dunedin, September 11

To-day's Bales—Electric 53a, 52s 6d ; First Chance, lla 6d ; Fourteen Mile Beach, 365; Gentle Annie, 4s 3d ; Gold Queen, 32s 3d, 32s ; Golden Bed, 20s 6d ; Grey River, 16s ; Hartley and Riley, £6 la, £6, £5 19s, £5 18*, £5 17a ; £5 I7a 6d j Junction Eleotrio, 31s, 30s 6d ; Manuherikia, £5; Nelson Creek, 37a j Nevis, 27a 6d ; Nugget, 4« 3d.

The Leviathan dredge is approaching com pletion, and by Oct. 10 should be ready for work.

The damaged shaft) of the Srey River dredge has been sent to the Dispatch foundry for repairs. It is not yet known when the dredge will resume operations. The Mokeio dredge is complete and at work, and the results of the operations will be watched with keen interest.

There is a weakening tendency in Otago dredging shares, and a steady upward trend in West Coast atocks. The Otago market) ia very depressed, owing to the inability of a large number of speculators to pay their calls.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — TUESDAY, SEPIEMBEJtn, For Northern Porfca, Westport, and Coast, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 For Northern Ports and Weatporfc, Austra lian Colonies (via Auckland), also to connect with Gothio, for South America, United Kingdom and Continent) of Europe, via Rio de Jadeiro (due London 23rd), per Zealan' dia, at 10 30 *m, Due Sydney September 22nd,

U.A.Q.D—The U'-ual fortnightly meettpg of the Star of Ashbur'on Lodge was hell last eveninp. There wv^ a very go"rt a<t>;i:fl anee of members. In the obenoe of tha A.D, Bro Gobbe I.>*. A, occupied the chai~. The bards reported tha' in*" siak members were all progressing favourably, »i;d sick pay was passed. The office of A.D B wai declared vaciint, through thi nun at&endan ;e of the officer. Bro A Mulford was elected to fill the vacancy. Bro J H Pauling's resi t - nation as trustee was received and accepted with regret. It was resolved to call a summoned meeting of member* for next Lodge night, for the purpose of eleotng * trustee. Correspondence was disposed o% and & Dumber of accounts passed for pay ment, Thhs oono'udrd the business, after which harmony was indulged in. The Lodge was closed at the usual hour by the A.D.

THE ASHBURrON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER fll, ISO



POUND— Cart; Whip. Owner can have Bimo by paying expenses, and apply ing to thie office. 8 116 BOROUGH*" OF ABHBURTONI ~~ ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCIL. LORS. I HEREBY give notice that the following persona have been duly nominated m Candidates for the office of Councillor, viz t ALBERT AGER ROBERT CLARK HENRY DATIS JOSEPH SEALY And I further give notion that a Poll for the eleofcion of THREE of the above mentioned Candidate* will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of , September, 1900, commencing at 9 am and closing at 6 p m. H H FOOKB, Returning Officer, i Aehburton, September 6, 19CG 96 ! TO THE RATEPAYERS AND HOUSE ! HOLDERS OF ifHK AfcHBURION [ BOROUGH. Ladies ak» Gintlxmen— 13 RING a candidate for the seat la the Oouncil rendered vacant by Council lor Paulino, I solicit your support on THURSDAY Next, and will do my bast to further the progress and interests of the Borough.—Respectfully yours., JNO. W, HARDLEY. 9 113 THE OOLCWLAL MUTUAL LIFE T3EQUIRE the Services of fimb-clais JLV new Business Agent for Ashhurton Dietrict. Salary and Commission. Apply by letter— "Colonial Mutual Life," 203 and 210, High Street, Christchurch. 9101



Qyy (Him uJb\/* ULltfwl OwCBB Vo \jt\K lo vvI&Ul Ull* 9 101 HAT U BDAY^ BPT7TS. Dwelling and Section Conveniently Situated in Moore Street: MRT, BULLOCK has received instrre tions from Mbs E J Landblls to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. Her Property situs ted on the ■oath side of Moore Street, being Town Section 331 containing i acre on which is erected s Square Dwelling House of Five Rooms and Sou lery, and other improvements. The Property is conveniently situated, being only a abort distance back from East Street. Nice healthy locality. Splendid land for garden purposes Terms and full particulars furnished on application Sale ab 11 30 a m T BULLOCK, 9 91 Auctioneer "~BATOEDAY7"SEPr s 15. TOWN PROPERTY Well Situated fa Tancred Street. MRT BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of Mbs James Phillips. Town Section 438 containing \ acre on which is erected a Dwelling House of six i Rooms and scullery, surrounded by garden, 1 maorocarpa fence in front and orchard back. : It is well known thai this is one 01 the best Streets in the town for residential purposes, and any Property should prove a good in vestment, and ought) in the natural coarse of events to rite in value. Easy terms can -be arranged* Sfcle at 11.30 *m T. BULLOCK, 9 86 Auctioneer* SATURDAY, SEPT. 15. Valuable Town Property, Corner of Moore 1 and Cbss Streets. \[i R T. BULLOCK has received ins true IV L tions from Dk Trevor to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— That valuable building site, situated at the corner of Cms and Moore Streets, ad joining his residence, containing nearly i an acre, being part of Town Sections 100 and 101, having about 133 ft frontage on Cass Street and 132fb frontage on Moore Street.



Nice site for private residence. The land is of first data quality for garden purpose!. Fall particulars furnished Liberal termi of payment Note time of aide, 1130 a m T BULLOCK, 9 85 Auctioneer Two Section!, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald MR T BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mb Andrew McFaklanjc to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Two lections at Tinwald, Nob. 85 and 86, each containing £ acre, fronting McMurdo Street. The owner hag held these since 1880, but has now decided to realise. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. 3} BULLOCK, Auctioneer _______ 5 Town Sections, a capital site for bnlldlng, within 4 minutes' walk of Poßt Office F. FEBRIMAff. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub eot to croup T Id as, try Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion, which will sure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2a 6d. 246 ABHBURTON BOROUGi OOUNOIIT rpENDERS are invited for the yearly _L Lease of Outfall Drain, Reserve on ».EBelt(4 acres), and of T.B 8434, 853-4, East and Aitken Streets. Particulars at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 4pm on MONDAY, the 17th inst. CHAS E FOOKS, 9 116 Town Clerk " publicTlibrary. "VTOTIOE is hereby gives that the Reading JLN Room of the Public Library will be CLOSED to the Fublic from 1 p.m on WEDNESDAY, the 12th inst, till 10 a.m on FRIDAY, 14th met, as the room will b ; uaed »• a Polling .Booth for the Borough ! Election on THURSDAY. CHAB. E. FOOKB, Town Clerk. September lltb, 1900. 9 117



O. Magnus, D.Paiehbon, ] Dredging Expert Member Stock j and Exchange j Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGfiUS, PATERSGN AND CO., Gold Deebgino Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohristohurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq. Ashburton Representative.



■ WANTED f^'OUND— One Dancing Shoe. Owner can i I have same on applying at this office, and paying expenses of this advertisement. 9 10j



I D THOMAS HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 — 1900 — MY Next FORSE FAIR will toe held en the above date, I 1 3R WHICH lAM NOW RECEIVING ! ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. UPPER ABHBUBTON ROAD BOARD,



MADAME ELVINO — Professor of Phrenology, Character by Photo acd | Writing, may be consulted at Mrs Hunt s ' R^fr^ehtnent Rooms, opposite McConnkll's | Subles, Tancred Street, Aihburton. 9 111



FRESH Oysters, Soles, and Crayfish by Expreas to night at J. H. Jkwitt's opposite Mail OfGoe



BEAUTY of Hebron, Beauty of B*th, and Bath Kidney Seed Potatoes, 201b )s ; reduction per cwt.—Cabson k Co., Tanored Street, 9 66



YATES and Nimmo acd Blair'a Garden Seeds from Id per packet. • Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cu<tirators from 21«.—OARtow & Co. 9 67



WANTED— L»diei to oaU and see New Belts in Beads, Silk, and Satin, and in great variety at 'The Corner. North- COTK AND HIFFORD



"TTTANTKD KNOWN-That our Stock T t «<f Linoleams and Oilcloths now linding, ex 8. S. Gothic, will be mil worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming forwaro this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons—Mitcheli and Turner.



VTBW BOOKS-Boy; Castle and Manor ; xN The Temptation of Oliver Latimer; The Satiotuary Ciub, Jennie Meredith, The NemisKingof Tera, The Ladies Paradise, The Downfall of Prempeh, At Odds, Susan Fieldiog, Cheap Editions, Bri^nn or Boer ; Reproach of Annesley; the Bushranger's Sweetheart $ Veldt and Laager; Nigger Knights ; The Oftsington Ghost; Standard Reprints ; Bihlos, Prayers and Hymns, and many School Cards—H M Jones



WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Jackets formerly 27s 6i! now 4a lid, Ladies apas formerly 30s, now 6« 6d, Ladies Mscntoshee 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulstein from 2s 6d, Ladies' Coraeto from Is Id, Holland Aprona Is.—Andbew Obr' Cheap Sale. 7



I mONKING'S Llaseed Emulsion, which )JL has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints* Sold by all local chemists and Grocers i" bottles. Is 6d and 2-s 6d.



It/1 GLASSES for Oattla and Pig i» I Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quotation before buvirg I elsewhere. — Fletchek Bros , Cash Supp'y Stores.



WANTED KNOWN-1 hat we have exceptional facilities for display ing oar large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleum*, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S,S. Gothic —MITCHEIX & TUBNBR.



VTTTa^TEL) KNOWN—That w* are ?Y clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex 8.8 Gothic—MlTCHßlL & TUENRR.



NEW BOOKS in Colonial Library series including ' Life of Lord Roberts, (Jerrold); 'Little Anna Mark 9 (Crocket)' 'Black and White Heart,' (Haggard); 1 Things Seen, 1 (3tevens); • Boy,' (Corelli); 'The Purple Robe,'(Hocking) and others; Also fresh aupply of Cheap Editions 8d each; including ' Mat*bele Campaign,' (Baden Powell) ;'Briar and Palm,' (Annie Swan); 1 Bid for Fortune,' (Boothby); * Reproach of Anneeley,' (Maxwell Gray); and others.—A. H. Williams, Tanored Street.



EIOR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eight rooms, Netherby. Every convenience,' Most of purchase money can remain on mortgage.—Apply Mas White, Netherby. 180 "



BUY Direct From England — Famous " Khaki" Cycles. Great cut in the trade ; firabolass quality at bedrock prices for cash ; eingle machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 lla ; three machines, £12 2*; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cyclos 10* per machine extra; Quo* tation.B for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. — John Hcbst, Khaki Company, Stedall's Building*, Portsmouth, England. 8 234 ,



WANTED— Ladies to give a trial ftt their Spring Shoes to' The Corner' Beautiful lot; of English, French, and American Goods jmt opened—Northootb AND HeFKORD.



MARQUIS of Zetland is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15 hands 3 inches, has great strength and sub stance, aod during his racing career he ! roved himself to be one of the fastest horsea of the many good ones bred oa Grove Farm. Fees—Season £3 3a. For farther particulars apply to RBURNETT, Tinwald ART PICTURES OF (THE GENERALS, &c, TRANSVAAL WA&, Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &c.



PUBLIC NOTICE ia hereby given that it ia the intention of the Upper Ashbur ton Road Board at its next ordinary meeting to be held on September 24th, 1900, to make and levy a separate Rate of three-eighths of a penny in the Found, payable in one mm on October 12 th, 1900, on all rateable property within the No; 5 (AHenton) Sub division of the Upper Aahburton Road District for the year commencing on the firab day of April, 1900, and ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1901. An eitioiate has been prepared showing the proposed expenditure of the said rate and the other matters required by the 116 th aeetion of «• The Road Boards Ac, 1882s," and together with the Rate Book will be open for the inspection of all Ratepayers at the Board's Office, West Street), Aahburton, every Tuesday and Saturday during Office hours up to the 24rh September, By order. JOHN DAVISON, Glerk. Aahburton, September 6th, 1900, 9 55 upperTashburton road boakd



PUBLIC NOTICE it hereby given that it it the intention of the Upper A«hbur ton Road Board at its next ordinary meeting to be held on September 24th, 1900, to make and levy a General Rate of Three-eighths of a Penny in the Pound payable in one sum on October 13th, 19G0, on all rateable property within the Upper ABhburtou Road Districts for oarryiag into effect the general purposes of the aaid Act, for the year commencing on the first da 7of April, 1900, and ending on the thirty-grab day of March 1901, and that the Bate Book is now open for inspection on Tuesday's and Saturday's during Office hours ats the Road Board Office, West Street, Aahburton. By order. JOHN DATISON, Clerk. Asjhburton, September 6, 1900. 9 56



WANTED — Tenders for Building Dwelling House at AJlenton. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr Tucker's Office, where Tenders are to bs sent in not later than 4 p.m, on FRIDAY, 14th inst. The loweab or any Tender not necessarily • ;oepte&. 9 71 " T©~ST4ND~fIIS SI4.SON, ' AT MR GUDSELL'S FARM, IIN WALD, And Travel the Wakanth, Tinwald, LoNGBSACH, & HINDS DISTEICTS - The Thoroughbred Stallion MABQUIS OF ZETLAND, (Perkin W&rbeek ll—Reverie—(Bred by Mb E Gates, at Grove Farm)



THE above are Works of Art and far surpass any thing of the kind yet im ported into this Colony* Persons desirous of Securing a memento of tha present) \ W*r will f|nd the above engravings very suitable. Price 2i 6d eaoh. I have also to hand an assortment of ARTISTS COPIBB. which will b* let ont to for any number of days, J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. FARM .FOR SALE. Q A Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton, O4Jb This should prove a sound invest* menfc for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F, FERRIMAN. UPPER ASHBOiTON~RQAD^OAKD~ PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that all outstanding Bates not paid on or before September 14 will be sued for without further notice, By Order, JOHN DAVIBON, 3 231 ' Clerk. MKS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havel ook Street. jToWo~k7~ " JBEG to inform my Friends and che Public generally that I have TRANSFERRED j MY BUSINESS to Mr Joshua Tucker, from fell date* R. S. BEAN. September 3rd, 1900 9 72 FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, alsio Corrugated Iron Tanks, from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdley Bros TUST OPENED-Fishing Tackle, PerZsj O Kaxamea from London. The latest) Rods, Minnows, Lines, G»ff Hooka etc. etc. Early inspection invited.—Hardlby Bros. ~ TO LET, | OFFICES IN HAVELOCK ST tEET. PI^WQ Rooms, with shed, lately eccapled JL by Mr Jolliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. F FERRIMAN lUNEST Roller Iloar7~2ooibrtiß, lOOlbs 7s 6d, sOlbe 3a lOd, and 251b 2s; Bran 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 5s 9i per bag, at Fiktohbe Bros., Cash Supply S tores. R)K SALbT" ~" AFonr Roomed Hoase and $ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbo. FFERRIftI AN SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO.! The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Wilmams & Co., | Ricb> .^d, V.A. HARDLEY BROS, AshbuTton, wup^iy windmill and stand for £12, Well inking ab moderate rat s. GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3| to £8. Real bargains.—Oarsoh & Oo'a Cycle Department. 9 63



ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. —^ npHE Annual Parade of Entire Honei will be held (by kind permission of His Wonhip the Mayor and Borough Councillors) IK MONA SQUARE, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 12 XOOV. ENTRANCE FEE-5* EACH HOR6S. ENTRIES close with the Secretary Dot later then, 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, September 19tb* All Horses must be at their Allotted Stands by 11.30 a.m. the morning of Parade. W. SIMPSON, 9 79 Secretary. TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. PURSUANT to the Regulations of Local Elections Acb 1876, and amendments thereto, the Town Districts Acb 1881 aud amendments thereto, I hereby giro notice that an Election of two Persons to fill an extraordinary vacancy on the Tinwald Town Board, will be held on TUESDAY, October 2, 1900 in the Temperance Hall Tinwald. Nominations in the prescribed form must be delivered to the Returning Officer or addressed to him, and delivered ab the Temperance Hall Tinwald before NOON on Wednesday the 19th day of September, 1900. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 9 112 Retraning Officer, ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Aahburton. THURSDAY — Special Meeting of Sb Stephen's Guild and Sunday School Teachers, 730 pm SATURDAY—2IS pm, Examination of 8t Stephen's Sunday School (Lower Standards) 14th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Sept 16th) 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 230 p nv—lnspection of So Stephen's Sunday School 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The Rev A C Hoggins, 8.A., Diocesan Inspector of Schools, will preach both morning and evening on the nubjact of " Religious Education." R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vioar ________ _ riIENDEBS wanted, for labour only, for X an addition of twenty feet to the Btaveley Hall. Specifications to be seen at J Stephen's Bfcore. lender! close 730 pm 17bh inst, and addressed J, STEPHEN, . 9 H4 Secretary, Sfcaveley.



' KIBDL&NDkR !<ROSJ, LIMITED. QKO ACRE FARM, about \j t)& 'wt« miies from R ANGITATA (. WE HAVB FOB PBIYATfi SALE A really first-class Farm, conveniently situated close to a railway station, seven roomed house, dairy, large granary, BU( j stabling, men's but, implement) shed, and other buildings. The property is well and substantially subdivided, and the fences are all in good order. The land varies in quality from light) to poo 3 wheat land, Th-re are 70 acres In wheat, 45 acres in oats, 100 acres ploughed for rape and turnip*, balance in English grass aud 40 acres in tussock. Anyone in * ant of a farm of this siea would do well to call and see us when we shall be pleased to give the fullest information. FRIEDLANDER BROS, _^ Land & Estate Agent* drain Freight TO LONDON. VCFB have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at loweat current ratei. Farmers wishing to ship will pleura communicate with ua promptly. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ids sale; CKUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FBED, OHEAF ' FRIEDLANDER BROS, L*d. I\/ X HAVE IOR PEIVATK SALE, Several First-class Draught Entires, Fall particulars on application FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid NICOLL BROS. H F Nioou,. E P Nicou,, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMB*. AGENTS FOR— Cbristchureh Meat Co;, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION Wo shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kepi anjd Audited. We have received sums of Truat Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend OD Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cent. FEUI T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples Peer?, and Fruit in (season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO., Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TDBNIP.% BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever n«ed. Satisfaction given everywhere* Niooli, Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receivejprompb attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. MoCORMICK QTILL leads the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the < GUAM) PBIZE'* AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see thii Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager ""industrial building society SHARES. fobTsale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation accl tw U Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment; of 19a 3d, extending over a number of years ! without interest. \ Apply to T. BULLOCK KEROSENE reduced to 5s 6d, Oatmeal 25ib 2s 9d, Flour 251b 2», Wax Caadies 7d.~Cabson & Co. 9 6S



1900 PLANTING SEASON 1900. Oanterbnrj. Ctaterbii* P 0 T AT OES. These potatoes are a complete change of seed for Ashburfcon district, as they werl grown at Fapanui and the Styx. Oar Stock Is limited, so early, application nhonld be made if you are reqairing any. Pink Beautr of Hebron Oval. O*e of the best early sorts, prod active and oxeel* lent flavour. Twenty Iba als j 4s 6d ewt. or 7a 6d per 2 cwt sack, White Beau' yof Hebron. This grand potato possesses all the well known qunlitlet of the Jfirk Btauty of Hebroo ; and has in addition, a clear white ekin, which render* it more valuable for market purposes. It is he most enormous cropper of ml* potatoes grown. Give it a trial,'>and yoa will be satisfied with it.' Sixteen lbs »Is :5s 61 per ewe, or 9d per 2 cwt sack, Beaaty of Bith—-A well known variety. Twenty lbs a le;J4a 6d per'cwt, or 7sl6d per 2cwt sack.- * *^ FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE A RETAIL AGENTS for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeepers liberally dealt _with. These[(seeds are thoroughly reliable and true to name. Vegetable seeds, 3d per packet, or 2a 6d per dozan." Eighty varieties, including all the following :-— SEEDS.~SEEDS. ISIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet or 2/6 perfdozen Flower Seeds Id per packet or lldjperJdozeD AT FLE:TCHER BROS. Cash is King, Prosperity Cannot Thrive on Credit, WE BU¥ FOR CASH-WS SELL FOR OASH-& THERE'Z3 THE WHOL SECRET ,OFJ)URISUGCESS—WE HAVE KO BAD DEBTS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. B read Bans.- Green Windsor Broad '•■>-,,-. cans, H«ingtpn Windsor Broad Beans, i*«.-London Flag, Large MnaidL hiels Border Hero Broad Beans. burßh» LarSe Ootdstream. Trench Beans. ~ Canadian Wonder. Lf^ All the year round. Drum Pale D <n, Early Dwarf BatterJ.B.an, head, G White Go's, Champion Scarlet Runners. „ ■ _ » . . Melo Water)— Mixed Yarietfea. Baet—Blood Red Beeb, Sugar Beet. Mustard.—Fine White. Borecole or Curly Kate.—Dwarf Green ,-*.,-■■„• v Curled Borecole. Tall Green Guried Bore- " Unions- Bi own Ulobe, Brown Spanfeh cole. Jaires Keeping, Silver S kin, Early Gol den G.'obe. Brocolli.—Adams'Early Winter White, _ _ .*>. ! Velth'i Self Protectinp, Early Watcherer, Parsley—Toila Curled.' Carter's Eclipse, Snow's Winter White. . Parsnip.— Hollow Crown. Brussels Sprout—Sergmger's Giant. ; r Pt:as. — McLean's Little Gem, Wni. Cabbage- Lariye Early Yo. k, Enfield JJ v. rsfc ' R^- D^ Scuart, Stratagem, Maikud, Blair's Phenomenal. Lamb's ;- c"chef Perfection, Yorkshire Hero, Earliest of All, Red Dutch, (for pickling), McLean s Best of Ail. Drumhead Savoy, Early Dwaif Dim. . n Pampkins.—lt on Bark, Yellow Mam Cmo^.—Farly Short Horn, James 1 moth» Mixed Varieties. Scarlet Intermediate, Long Red Altring- _ , ham, White Belgian. ' 'R»dlsh. - French Breakfast, Long Scarlet, Red and White Turnip. CauMfiower—Early London, Walcheren, --,*',„' Yeitohes' Autumn Giant. topinach.—Round or Summer. Gelery.—Cole's Crystil White, Oole'e a . D. . _ Superb Red, Henderson's White Plume. Squash.-Perfect Gem. Vegetable Marrow. -~ Custard, Long 'Tomato-large Red. WHj., Moore's Cream, Long Green, Pen- Tmaips _^ y M|<HWh|te y * Stone, Laing's Garden Swede, Golden Oress.-Eitra Curled. BalL Cucumber. - Long Prickly, Short Berbs.-ISag^LThyme," Sweet Prickly, kwood Ridge, Japanese Marprara. Climbing. c All the above Vegetable' Seeds to|be had by the on ace. FLOWER SEEDS Id PER; PACKET OR lid PER DOZEN. 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM. Want of space forbids as to enumerate all the varieties, but we herewith list) & few of the most well known kinds.—Asters Auricula, Balsam, Calllopsis, Candy Creeper, Candytuft, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Convolves, Everlastings, Soditiaj LobiUa Marigold, Mis?noMe, Nastursium, Pamy, Petunia, Phi »x Drummondii, Patulaca, Stock ; Ten Weeks, Sunflower, Swaet Peas, Verbina, Zinnia, Wall flowers, Etc., Etc. Bulk Seeds.—(Cleaned by special machinery), from JNimmo & Blair's Seed Farm*. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion See 3 ... ... 53 6d per lb „ Selected White Belgian Carrot ... ... 2s 6d „ .» „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3s Od „ , f M „ Long Red Altringhsm Catroc ... ... 3s Od „ „ „ „ Early Short Horn Carrot ... . ■" 3a 6d „ |f „ Scraln Mammoth Long Red Mangcld ... .« 9d „ „,. M „ Champllon Yellow Globe Mangold ... 9d „  f , „ Perfect Gem Yellow blobe Mangolds ... Is Od „%t  Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... la Od „ „ „ Gorse Seed ... ... 2s 6d „ „ „ Tree Lucerne, per oz 6d ... ... 5s Od „ „ Oupressus Macrooarpa, etc. t etc., etc. Turnip Seeds, Turnip $eeds # Guarantaed to be of the Highest Percentage of Germination From 6d per lb 50s per cwt Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Ohainpion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble Skirving Swede, etc, etc FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBUETON, &HIGB STREET, CHRISTCHURO •Whol^e'andißetail Agents for C antcrbury for Nlnmio & Blalr'B Standar Seed Catalogues to be h^ad.free on application 33| per cent discount'allowed «fi Llst^to|[Storekeepers