mult that afi«r a lengthy prospect, a (use was unearthed, A smile of satisfaction btamed on every faoe. Bat a difficulty yet had to ba surmounted—the opening of the caw, which was securely screwed. Pocket knives were tried, aad numerous blades broken, bub the case remained iataot. The patience of the Tommies was almost ex hausted, when one with an extra fertile brain wggMtti the u«« of threepenny pieces or sixpences. Several coins were damaged, but ths cast was opened!, everyone had "fixed sights" and wer« ready for "the good divide" to be paid out, wh*n to their disgust it was found to be snider ball cartridges at least* tea yean old, and had apparently been planted previous to the jsbus of the Marvioi Henri 9f s with which the companies are a«w armed

THE LATEST

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Japan's Demands

Boxer Movements

Empress Dowager

Uaitttd Preii Association—By ESeatrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Aug 28, 9 20 a m, This offioe 10 30 a. m London, August 27 Tb« Daily Telegraph's Tientsin cor retpondeat reports that 1000 Bosnians, German*-, and Japanese, have left Pekin in pursuit of the Empress Dew*ger. Hong Kong, August 27 Japr.n requires China to express regret, and to offer an indgmnity, and also to appoint the Viceroys of Nan king and Wuchang, and Li Hung Chang, us plenipotentiaries to arrange the detaila of peace. Si.OOO Boxers are reported to be approach ing Fakin from the south.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Ziuger's Dream

A Biff Sftttle Imminent

,■ United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received W»k»puaka August 23, 9 20 a m This Office 10 8 a m) London, August 27 Krager has promised his burghers that there wili soon be a Radical Ministry in England, which will be the harbinger of peace in South Africa

A heavy artillery duel on Saturday took place at Dalmanatha, the Boers ■bowing great determination, and a big battle was imminent (Fcoeived Wakapuaka August 28, 9-55 a m, This Office 10 26 p m) London, August 27 Fighting coitinraed at Dalmantha throughout Sunday. Generals Buller and Pole Oerew, dreve the Boers to Ltktneiby, where they are bow making »cUtMmined stamL

TQ-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph}

Wellington. August 23 The Premier received the following cable from the Victorian Premier from Melbourne i ( Privates E Bannetfc and P A Lorrie mem' bers of the New ZaaUnd Military forces, who have been invalided from South Africa have arrived in Melbourne by the Damascus and will be forwarded as soon as possible. A Dannevirko youag man named Gregg, belonging to Pnhiat.ua, has been kilted while j bush falling. Two prisoners in the Terrace gaol were before the court this morning, for attempt* ingto escape. Theyonly got* abort distance when they were recaptured. Teeoe who gob three months recently for a similar offonee asked to be dealt n Ufa summarily, j tThe BM thought the case should go to the Supreme Court, probably the light sentence formerly inflicted had something to do with the attempt, and it would not do for prisoners to get the mistaken idea thab such offeacss only involved a light punishment. The oktft was adjourned until tomorrow. Dunkdin August 28 Is th« case Adrian Blenkine, a Dutchman •hargei whh subbing one of the crew of the Indiana at Port CbaJmer*, Mr Hanlon ■tattied the question of the admitsabUifcy of ike depositions on the ground that the prisoner was unrepresented by counsel, and k»i no opportunity of orosn examining witaeines, bub the Judge over ruled the objection Cebistohuboh, August 28 William Marshand and John Higgina were f nad £10 each this morning for making bete with youths at the Riccarton race course.

THE LATE CORPORAL UPTON.

Official Confirmation of big Death.

Mr Uptton has received the following; —It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the receipt) of information by letter, from Lieutenants Colonel Robin, dated. Reitvlei July 14, to tho effect that your son, Laace-Oorporai Upton, had died of disease. Please aooepfc my heartfelt sym pathy in your sad loss, I regret that you have been kept in suspense bo long. I did my best to get authentic information by cablegram, but without snoces.—R. J. Skd ijoh.

Letter From South Africa.

S?h» f olleiriag extracts from private letters from Mr o»lliniVbrother ab Capetown, will be r«ad with interest:—l send you a batch of vigilance papers issued by the vigilance committee of Capetown. We *re anxious that on; ooloni&in as well as America and England should havo a right) view of the situation, aed so desire the contents* of the papers s>s widely known a* possible. The committee are spending a lot of time and money, in order to enlighten the world on the tree cause of of the war, and to effect such a gettlemeafe that; there may be do more wars tn the future. That the Transvaal mast be uinnexad goes without Raying, otherwiie in a rery few yean there will be a far more terrible and bloody war than the present one. We do not want to place the at any disadvantage whatever, but Britishers i muflb have equal rights with them, otherwise j the peaosof the sountry oaanofe be main tained. The beat government for the Trans vaal colony for some time to come will be to make is a Grown colony, as there are so many lip-loyals who are rebels ab hears and in action, whenever the opporunity occurs that »»y other form of government will be difficult to maintain and meet out, even handed justice to all. Why, right here in Capetown ! are congregated some of the very worat rebels that tfes oountry oan produce. Rebels who ■ptak and do their very utmost against loyalty to the British crown, and defy the authorities to bring thtm to book. Such are the effects of liberal laws that these men are allowed to agitate and congregate together, *ed spread treason in all directions, and they are leaving bo stone unturned in order to gala their ends. If martial law had been deola?ed in Capetown, these agitator! would kave been in prison, and things woald settle dawa to peaoe and quietness. You in New Zealand are loyal and have freedom, but yea have no idea what your loyal brethern in Soafch Africa have had to endure in the shape of oppression and wrong. We have iron here for twenty years, and do nob want to see another settiement like 1881, when the British flag of freedom w&b interred beaealh (he sod, and trampled upon by our eaemles and oppressor*, aid we were - left stranded, unprotected, and forgotten by the mother Sand who bore til, and whose interests we desired to conserve. We want •«®a » wHUment m will be i» the

Bteretta o f &!i nationalities here, and which will best help to weld together and build up the nation that in the future is 6o rule this great land. We look t" the oologies to help as by every itifluenc-j in their power, as the •nemiea of tho old £Lg are cunning and unscrupulous bo a degree, and are doing everything ia their power to frustrate lh« ouly settlement, whioh can be in the intemti of all concerned, viz, the •itabUsupseat of British rale. Things are rather is a bad way here just now. I let ao prosptot of (jetting to Johannesburg for some time, and Capetown is ai»ply paok«d full of people. Every boa* brings a crowd, and people are arriving bam who are penniless, in large ■mmfeera. What they are going to do with themsalvca it a puzzle. There is no work for them, and living ia very expensive. It is almost impossible to get « room. I sent yos a b»x ef bulbs, which I trust you will rsoeive, they are from Table Mountain and I hope they will grow. lam glad So tea toat your country is having auoh » pros perous time, and trust the dredging business will be a success.

THE ASHBURTON SENSA TION

Accused Before the Court.

Edward Stephens, late Manager of the Ashburton Permanent) Bnildiag Society, was brought before the Magistrate's Court this afternoon, at 3,30, charged witk " Stealing divert and odd mmi of money amounting to £4441 13s 7d, belonging to the Aehburton Perm*aent Building Society; MrG M Watson appeared for the acciisad | and W O Purnell, the solicitor for the Build ing Sooiety was present The proceedings were purely formal, M j Purnell asking for a remand until Thursday j whioh was granted. Bail was applied for by ; Mr Watson, and was fixed at aooused £IQOQ aad two sureties ab £500 "eaoh. Messrs Joseph Se&ly and John H Davis become boademen, and accused was liberated ou the bail A fuller report will appear in to-morrow's iisue

Wkatuer Fobkcast. — Captain Edwin wires to-day :—"Strong north-east to north aod west) winds, after ten hours from now ; i glais fall soon, and indications of rain." . | Bob^ugh FLKcxiON-^-The nominations for the vacancy in the Borough Council caused by the resignation of Cr Pauling take place to-morrow, Wednesday, at 12 o'clock* Ia view of the importance of scouring efficient representation the ratepayers should endeavour to get) suitable men nominated. The polling for the vacancy takes placa on Thursday, the 13th Sept. U.&.O.D.—The quarterly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, was held la«t evening. The lodge was opened at the usual hour by the A D Brother Fifield There was a large attendance of membere. The sick visitors repotted that there were only two members on the aick list, and sick pay was pasted. One. candidate was initiated into thn order. A number of ac counts were passed for p&ymaur. It> was unanimously raeolved to tender a social to Bro J. H. Pauling, previous to his departure for the North Island, a committee being appointed to carry oat arrangements. The receipt for the eveniog were £59 4s 4d. The ofSoers congratulated the lodge on its strong financial position, it, being financially one of the'strongest ie the Canterbury fdietriot. The lodge waa closed at 10 30. by the A D

Tenders for dead gums n«ar Racecourse, have "been accepted as follows :— Arthur Ede, No. 1 Lot; Setts No*. 2 and 3; Hessl tine, No, 9. Unsucoesifsl tenders may offer for Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, aod 8. Fresh spocifioMlsns at Council offices

MINING

Dunedin, Angus b 27 Daring fchs week returns have been re ported from 33 dredges, the total gold yield being 1411cz 13dwt 6gr, or an average of 57cz per dredge. Additional returns — Upper Waipori, 450z 14dwt; Empire, 30cz j Jutland Flat, 290z 24dwt; Evan's Flat, 20 oa l&iwt; Lawrence, 18cz 16dwt. The re turn from the Glearock Company, Mace* town, for current month, ia 12lcz gold from 155 tons Dunedis, August 28 To-day's salea—Ceutral Electric, 51s; Eleotric, 42a 6d ; Giltce More 6a; Gold King, par j Grey River, 16s 9d, 16* 4£d, and 16* 3d, Hartley and Riley, £7175, £716 i 6d t £7 16«. Greymouth, Auguet27 The informal opening of the Grey River Company's dredge teok place to-day. AH the directors were present, and also many visi tors, including ladies from town. Work commenced at the tail of a long shingle bank, and a lot of partly dead work will have to be done befers the dredge can get up to proper solid ground. She will have to dredge through about) fifty yards to get where the gond prospects wars obtained by ! the small dredge Eapuka. The form>l open ing will not take place until the dredge reaches the sits of the former proapeefc. The visitors were well satisfied with the way in which the machinery and tables worked*

The Alexandra correspondent of the Qtago Daily Times wireß:-~The Manuherikia dradge is on good goH, and large returns may be expected from her. The Gold Queen dredge will be stopped for two or three days to allow the contractors to finish some work, when the dredge will be taken over by the company. The engineer reports that the machinery is running well and lifting a great quantity of stuff.

TiUfi ASHBOfiioK Ot!AM)IAH: IWIBDA^- .AUGOST 28, 1900



Six Months in Bed in the Wellington Hospital and Undergoes an Operation, but 'Plantekoa' cures Him, also cures His Daughter of Chicken Pox. "Victoria Street. Pefcono, Nov. 22, '99, To Proprietors, Pia.itekoa Komediea. Dear Sirs,—For over three years I have Buffered from Bydatids and Lnlargemenr of the Liver, Two years ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and , after carefnl and thorough examination by the doctors, it was decided that I should j undergo an operation. My condition at that time was very low, my liver being swollen to such an extent that the doctor outlined it on the ekin with a pencil. I remained In the Hospital six months, most of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention tras bestowed upon me by the doctors and others, I left that institutioß very little improved in health. However, I resumed my usual occupation at the local Gasworks, bat shortly after was compelled to lay np again, this time with Jaundice in addition to my old complaint. Yon can readily understand my condition was awful. I suffered terribly with pain in the stomach and bowels. The feeling used to be of a sinking nature, with gnawing sensations In the pit of the stomach, usually coming on about an hour after meals. No medicine I tried did me »ny permanent good, until I used your wonderful PLANTEKOA. Tiiis medicine seemed to attack the disease almost at < nee, and after giving it a fair trial, it bas fulfilled my blghtst expects* dons. The pain at the stomach is gone, my liver has resumed it* natural stare, the jaundice has disappeared, and my skin Is new quite clear. My appetite ia splendid, and I can eat and sleep and work now with pleasure end comfort. I might also add to this note that while nsing Plantekoa, I we gave some to our little girl, who had ■ the chicken pox very badly. In con jane tion with Plantekoa Ointment-, a cure was soon brought about. £ give you this testimonial of my own free will, and shall be pleased to answer any enquiries relative to my case, either personally or by letter. (Signed) Stewabt Dundas Gobdon. Agents— AUSTRAL BiITANIC COY EAST STREET. Wholesale — Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington. " Ourselves ab~Othkr Bbc Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults ; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it S If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meat will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailor* wher* you will always find a large assortment of : •Up to date" suitings to select from, and I where you can always depend on gettinp satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Mbssbs Cbaighead and Bbbrtman speaks volumes. This finri has just imported probably the finest) stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Asbburtoa, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.



WANTEB F" OR SALE—Oow ia fnll pro6t; very quiet—Apply, J. MiLLiOHAMP, Terrace ' Nursery, Ashharton. 8 211 LOST, Sunday afternoon, between Eng lish Churoh and Commercial Hotel— L*<Va Gold Chain, heart pendant. Reward. —H M Jokis 8 217 WANTED— Smart Boy, Grown Studie, i Wednesday morning —Mitchell, Photographer. 8 219 OR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eight! rooms, Netherby. Every convenience. Most o! purchase money can remain on mortgage,—Apply Mbs White, Nethcrby. 8 180 SOLES, Flounders, Garfish, Crayfish Shrimps, and Fresh Babbits, by rxpteas To-nigbb, at J H Jewiw's, opposite Mail Office. HATE for Bal«—A lot of children. School Books at half price.—Mas Robik bon, Second hand Dealer, Wakanmi Road 8 202 fTIHOSE who desire ft convenient house X and up-to-date, should consult Hard lkt Ehos.j for gefd supply of hot and oold water FOR~SALK -^Galvanised Iron" Square, Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habplky Bbob ! T AST tfivadaysof "The Corner "Sale, t,_J Secure Remnants and Job Lots.— Nosthcotk k Heffokd. NEW BOOKS.—From London to Lady smith, Knights of the Cross, Siege of Ladysmith, Shadow of Allah, Outsiders, When Life was Young, Fruitfuloese, Besieged by the Boers, Jamie Meredith, Marcelle of the Latin Quarter, the Sanctuary Club, Empire Makers, Gilbert Logan, V.O. (a tale of the Boer war), Story ef Baden Powell, the Matabeie Campaign (Baden Powell, 8d , Deeds that Won the Empire I 8d), choap editions—H M Jokes i EW LINES reaeived in Birbhday Cards ! Sunday School Cards, Walt Texts, j Picture Soups (in packets), Oisegraph Pictures, Cheap Magic Lanterns, Cheap i Books. Peace Badges, Footballs, Children** j Tricycles, also Fancy Goods, inoluding Red White and Blue Garlands (for decorating), Artificial Flower* *nd Leaves, Cake Stands, Photo Frames, Purses, etc—A H Williams, Tancred Street WANTED KNOWN—Ladle* 1 Jackets formerly 27s 6il now 4s lid, Ladies Capes formerly 30s, now 5s 6d, Ladies Macintoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Ahdbiw Orr's, Ohoap Sale. 7 WANTED— Buyers to sea our ralue in Dress Goods. We hare a. well selected stook, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we eonfl dently invite inspection and comparison First-class Dress-making on the Premises* —Mitchell * Turner



O. Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Debdgino Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olo! Maenuß has had 16 years' practical experience on the Molyneux River, Obsgo, ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ash burton Representative. TOTOft velTn the alford forest, MOUNT SOMBRBAND MAYFIELD DISTRICTS, THE DRAUGHT STALLION LABOUR MB, (Four years old) T ABOURF.R is by Workman, Dam, Xj Lively 11. by Lord Beaconsfield (106); 2nd t&m, Lively by Lincolnshire Traveller (imp); 3rd dam by Prince of Denmark, and bred by Mr Scaly of Timaru. Workman by Lord Dummore (180), Dam Annie (573), by Kilbowie (73) (imp) from Scotland—aeooui dam, Jeanaie Deans (263) ; third dam, Maggie Craig (262) (imp) from Scotland by; the late Mr Walls. Terms—*3los, guaran 1 tee for three mares ; for larfer number as per agreement! The season £2 10s ; groom age fee s?* ' / For further particulars apply 0. oBEKN, groom in charge, or Andxbw M^Fablas j, owner. j ~~TBHIUJBTON COUNfTIpUNCIL MAINTENAKOi OF HBADWORK^ AND HEA-if Racks Fkom South Aa&aivaov Rivui,' Hinds Gok©k anp Limis^jhe Cb^jk rpENDERS are invited for Jperl*! of One X or Three years alternatively Specifications at Council Oflo/«, and ten* ders addressed to the Chuirmin to be sent In on THURSDAY, September 6, by 10 o'clock p.m. By Order WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer Ashburton, August 28, 1900 8 218 FOR BALE; AT ALLEN lON, A First) class Block of Land, containing 6£ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cent). Adapted for subdivision. Ai.yono with a little capital, and half an eye to the future, will Inspect and secure this block* F. FERPIMAJS".



4UmD«moQ Cure, Wahoo, Koolibab or Benjamin 6am b» 2 Ashbuhto DbuoOv ASHBURTON BOROUGH OuUNOIL. rriENDEBS are invited for the le&u of X Borough Reierre773, Wetb Stre«s, for 21 yeari on a Glasgow Leaie, with compea taMoQ for improvement*. Particulars may Ms obtained &h the T«wa Clerk'a Office, where tendera trill be reoeired till 1 p.m ea MONDAY next the 3rd prox. 0 E FOOKB, Town Clerk Augui* 23, MM 8 214 mSNDERS are Inrited for Building house X fet> Highbank. Plant and Bp«cifio»tion« may be «en ad my office, Bnr»«tt Stretl. Tenders oloae on SATURDAY, September lit, at Boon. Tot lowest or any Tender not necessarily aooepted. B. BIRD, t 181 Architect MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who ara always taking cold and sub eob to croup ? If so, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 B^ UILDERS will find it to their advantage to get estimates lor Ironmongery from HAISLS7 Bbos.



J Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY T> AOING i^LTJB'S OUNTY XVAOING V/LUB'S BPRING MEETING, To be held on the Ash barton Racecourse, Thursday and Friday, SEPTEMBER 20th & 21at, 1900. Pkwbideut—Mr John Stadholme, Jan. Vicb Prbsidxnt —Mr M. Stitt. J odor—-Mr M. Stifcb. Sxcwikds—• MesarsG. A. M. Bnokley. F. Dalgetj, J, C. N. Grrigg, J. M. Hampton, P. Jones, L. de C. Maiefe, D. McL«an, F. Raftaell, A, F. Egberts, D. Thomai, T. Stone, T. E. Upton. Handicapl »bk—Mr J. E, Henrys. Tbbasukbr —Mr R» Friedlander. Stabtbb — Mr H. Piper. Clerk of thjb Soaxks —Mr T. Stone. Clerk of th* Coubsx —Mr E Curtis. Timekejepkr—Mr J. V. de Beer. i PKOGRAMMB : Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Glnb. Fibst Race tc Start at 1.16 p.m. : FIRST DAY. | I—lls p m— Laqmhor Handicap, of 25 i I actra; second horee 5 aova from the stske Nomination, Ibi; acceptance, I 5« Five furlongs 2—20 pm-Gaijm>way Handicap, of 25 bots ; leoond pony 5 aova from the atake Ponies not to exceed 14 2 in height' Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10*. Four furlocgt 3—235 pm—-Ashburton Couhtv Ccp, of 70 aovs; lecond horse, 10 soya from the stake Nomination, 30i; aooeptanoe, 30j One mile and a quarter I 4—310 p m—Fairfield Platb, of 35 aova; aacond horae 5 aova from the atake. Three year olds Bst, four year and aged Sib 101b For horaea that have never won aa advertiaed raoa at time of entry of value of 20 boys Fiiliea and geldings allowed 51ba Entrance fee, 20a Five furlonga 5—345 p m—Bhabmat? Weltek Handicai, of 35 soT»; seoond horae 5 aova from the atake Nomination, 15a; acceptance, 15s Seven furlonga 6—4 25 p m—Novel Handicap, of 20 aova. Winner to be sold for 16 aova Any ■urplua to be divided between the Club and the second horae Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s Six furlonga 7—50 pm-—Spring Handicap, of 45 aova; second horae 5 aorl from the atake. Nomination, 20* ; acceptance, 20i Six iurlonga SECOND DAY. I—lls p m—Allbntow Handicap, of 35 •ova; aeoond horae 5 aova from the atake. Nomination, 15i; acceptance, 15a Six furlonga 2—20 pm—Winchmore Pony Handicap, of 25 aova ; aeoond pony 5 aova from the atake Ponies not to exceed 14;2 in height Nomination, 10a { acceptance, lOi Five f arlonga 3—235 p m—Tinwalu Handicap, of 60 aova ; secon-i horae 5 auva from the atake Nomination, 25j ; acceptance, 25a One mile 4—310 p m—Trial Handicap, of 25 aova; aeoond horae to receive 5 «ovs from the itake For horaea that have never won an advertised race al time of entry of value of 20 aova Nomination, 15a; acceptance, 10a Six fnrlonga &—3 45 p m—Coldstrsam Welter Handi cap, of 35 aova; aeoond horae 5 aovs. from the atake Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s One mile 5—425 p m— Disposal Handicap, of 20 aova The winner to be sold for 15 aova Any eurplue to ba divided between' the aeeond horae and the Club Nomin ation, 10a; acceptance, 10a Five, furlonga 7—50 pm—Fabewell Handicap, «f 40j aova; aecond horae 6 eova from the! atake Nomination, 20a; acceptance,' isa Six furioDga SPECIAL "CONDITIONS. 1. All Stakes to be paid ia fall. 2. Winner of any one Race, value £25, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b, and of two or more Races, 101b penalty. NOMINATIONS*"^* all Handicaps, accompanied by name, fee, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horses, and colours of riders, mast be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, not later than 9 p.m, on MONDAY, 3rd September, 1900. WEIGHTS for the first day will be published on or abont SATURDAY, 15rh j September, }900, and for the second day at 8 p.m on the evening of the First Dai's races ACCEPTANCES and ENIRIES.- Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Fairfield Plate, raaab be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Offioe, Arcade, not later than 9 p.ra on TUESDAY, 18th September, 1900, and the Second Day at 10 p m on the Night of the First Day's Races. A. A. FOOKS, 8 212 Secretary. TO THE FREE ft INDEPENDENT BUR GEfiSES OF ASHBURTON, Ladies and Gkhtlimin— AS I do not believe in personally can* vasaing, I hope you will take the trouble to vote oa THURSDAY nexb for the man you think can aerve yon beat. If elected, I ahall do my beak to merit your | eonfidenoe. I ant the willing and never despair eandldate, 1 215 GEO. W. ANDREWS. TO LET HALF Sin Acre ef Land and small cottage, fronting the North Belt, near the High Sohool T BULLOCK _ , . g;o LET " ' ' FOUR Acres of land with cemf or table dwelling hoaaa of five rroms, etc, shereoa), situated on R&eecenrae Road, AHenbon Apply to T BULLOCK, :: , ,^ -., - Agent. aSHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL LORS. TN PURSUANCE of the " Munioipal Cor- X perationa Act 1686," and the " Regu latioa of Local Elections Act 1376," I hereby give notice that the annual election of three Coanoillors In plaoe of Councillors Hxnrt Davis, Josiph Shalt, and David Thomas, who retire by rotation, hut who are eligible for re-elcofcißß, will be held on THURSDAY, the 13th day of September naxti a*s the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square Wail, Aahburton. Nominations wIU be received a» the Towa Clark's Office till 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY the 6th day of September next. H H FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office August 27,1900 8 213 MOLASSES for Cattle and Pig Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight, Get our quotation before baying elsewhere. — Fietchkr Bros , Caen Supply Stores.



igRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED, WBSS STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL . HORSE FAIR Will be hold on FBIDAY, September 7, For whloh "wefeahaU be pleated to csoeiv* Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd:. 8 92 X 0 ACRES AT HIGHBANK. MESSRS FRIKDLANDER BROS, L», hart repaired iaitruotiom from Mrs MoAliitar to Sell oa THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, At th« MethYta Saleyardi, HER INTEREST is Leaae in Perpetuity, having originally 999 ycara to run. There it » four-roomed Hoatc on the property, »nd 1^ aorea are in plantationa. Fall particular* at aale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 149 Aactioneer TO LONDON. j^YWT"E have "space "for; a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available i by steamer at lowest cnrrent rates. | Farmers wishing to ship will pleaae j communicate with ua promptly. FBIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. FOR SALE, CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF | . FRIBDLANDER BROS, Lm FOR PRITATE SALE ,, | TTAVING diapoaad Sot:|th« Lyndhnrat Farm on account of Mb Max Fribdlandbb we are inatruoted io*offtr>ia Ardagb'Farm, adjoiafflg|the abolfe,*containing 2560j>cre8, eifchaf in one Block or in] lofca^fec [suit purohaaari^ Foritnll partieuUrs apply to FRIEDLANDSR BROS, Lf9>, 64 Land and EtUte Agentt> L WE ABE CASH BUYERS OFJ WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS, SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. 11 Limited D THOMAS _______________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1900. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received inßtruotiona from Olieata to Sell aa the above Tarda, — "IK A Four-tooth Halfbrad EWES, in A-OQ Umb, due Bth September. QAA Forward Two and Four-tooth O\J\J Hftlfbred WETHERS. Atao, Fat aad Store Sheep and Cattle DAVID THOMAS, 8 208 Anotioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE. 404 acres 404 WAKANUI SATtrRDAf,SEPT. 15, 1900 MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with the Farmers' 00-oper»tiv« Aaaooia* tion) haa received instruofcions from Mr Tmomas Daltow, to aell by Public Anokioo aa above—> Hia Farm containing 40fao. 3r., fronting oh Bufcteriok'e »nd Ohri«tus' Reada. There ia a good house of nine rooma, d»iry, large Btablt, with chaff house and other ontbaildiaga oeaeasary for the proper working of the property. Plenty of water, well fenced. The land ia of fair average quality, aad haa nob been over cropped. BALK AT 3 p,nt> farmersPooJop:,}^ll^^' — -- to~Tjst; /"IOMFORTABLI Dwelliag Houae of afx VJ rooma, with verandnh, eittmied ea Wakantti Road. Poaaaaaion can be givaa next week T BULLOCK FOR SALE, TOWN PROPERTY, WELL SITUATED IN BURNETT STREET. Being Section 461, containing | Acre with Dwelling Home of Six Rooma and Souliery, detached waahhouae, etc, thereon, the pro perty of Mb J. H. Paclino, TpHIS not having been diapoaed of by X Aaotion, offera are invited for the porohkac of aame; Theewner ia deairoua of a quick aale kb he ia leaving for the North bland. Terma and full particulars fnrniahed. T. BULLOCK NOTICE OF RiMOVAL ~" T\/TR OHAS J STYCHE haa removed from jj/JL the Arcade to more oommodiont offieea in Burnett Street!, near Mail aa<3 GtJABDUN Office 8 15? —■ TINWALD " ~* fTIO LET—Five roemed Home and 86abtei X i acre of land. Blaokamith'a Shop' good opening for a good man Apply, 8 166 JAMBS GUDSBLL Smoke New Venm



1900 PLANTING SEASON 1900. \y/ grown 'KMFff^n^^^WS^jj^B^^^H^Bli^' grown Canterbury, Canterbury. POTAT O E 8. These potatoes are a complete change of seed for A«hbarton district, as they were grown at Fapanal and the Styx, Oar Stock is limited, so; earlyj application should be made If you are requiring any. 3|Pink Beauty of Hebron Oval. One of the best early sorba, productive and excel lent flavour* Twenty lba als ; 4s 6d cwr, or 7a 6d per. 2 cwfc sack. White Beauty of Hebron. This grand potato possesses all the well known qualities of the Jt*ink Beauty of Hebron ; and haa In addition, a clear white skin, which renders it more valuable for market purposes. Ib is he most enormous cropper of early potatoes grown. Give It a trlal.'oand you will be satisfied with It. Sixteen lbs als; 6s 6d per cwfc, or 9a per 2 cwb sack. Beauty of Bath—A well known variety. Twenfeylbs a Is; 4s 6d per cwt, or 7s 6& per 2" FLETCHE-RB'ROS.,, WHOLESALE* REIUXL AGENTS for Canterbury for Nirarao & Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeepers liberally dealb with. These seeds are thoroughly reliable and true to name. Vegetable seeds, 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen: Eighty varieties, including all the following:— SEEDS ~SEEDS. ISIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen | Flower Seeds Id per packetjor lid per dozen AT FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno* Thrire on Credit, WE BOY FOR CASH-WE SELL FOR CASH-* THERE 13 THE WHOL SEORET.OF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVE NO BAD DEBTS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Broadl Beans-Green Jg*™*™* Leek.-London Flag, Large Mussel ™ . I, «„.«.. Wnndar Lettuce.—-All the year round. Drum French Bsans. — Canadian wonder. . . «,.  w h : ffi n « > a Pale Dm, E«ly Dwarf Batter B.an, bead, Want, White Cos. Champion Scarlet; Runners. Melon-(Water)-Mixed Varieties. 8 9 e6.-Blood Red Beat., Sugar Baet. Mustard—Fine White. ' "^.^J^-?^^ Onions-Brown Globe. Brown Spanish Curled Borecole, Tall Green Curled Bore- X { gJ?er gk{ f cole' den Globe. • Brocolll.—Adams' Early Winter White, Parsl( ,_ m, ifla n ,, rl .. Velth's Self Protecting, Early Watcherer, Parsley.-l«fia Curled. Carter's Eclipse, Snow's Winter White. Pftrsnlp ._Hollow Crown. Brussels Sproafc-Sargmger's Giant. Peaß ._ McLean's Little Gem, W«n. n ,, m t»». ¥ii.!» York E fi^ld Hareb < B<»v,"Dr Stuart, Stratagem, Oabbßge-L*r£e Early York, B^ftew Vekcheg . Perfeofcion Yorkshire Hero, Marked, Blair's Phenomenal. JjamDH **_*„_„»_ »„««, rt « A n Earliest of All, Red Dutch, (for pickling), McLeau 8 Beßb of AU- Drumhead Savoy, Early Dwaif Ulm. Pons p kln9 .-_i lO n Bark, Yellow Mam- Carrofc.-Early Shorb Horn. James' moth, Mixed Varieties. Scarlet Intwmediate, Long Red Altring- Radl6h , „ French Breakfast, Long ham, White Belgian. Scarlet, Red and White Turnip. YSSZl^SS^"''**"' Spinach-Round or Summer. ■sSKfiaiK ■*"*-«- Gem. Vegetable Matrow. - Ountard, Long Tomato-Large Red. WhUe, Moore's Cream, Long Green, Pen- TaMl ip ßi _Early Snowball, Early White y-bzd. Stone, Laing'a Garden Swede, Golden R&ii « Cress.—Extra Curled. T win Bi j. Herbs.— Sage, Thyme, and Sweet Cucumber, - Long P'fckly, Short Marjoran?i Prickly, kwood Ridge, {Japanese mw J o™B- Climbing. c All the above Vugttable Seeds to be had by the ounce. FLOWER SEEDS Id PER PACKET OR lid PER DOZiH. XOO VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM; Want of space forbids as to enumerate all the varieties, but we hsrewith list a few of the most well known kinds.—Asters Auricula, Balsam, Calliopsis, Candy Creeper, OandvtufO Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Convolvus, Everlastings, Sodi?ia, LobiHa Marieold. Mignotte, Naeturaiam, Pansy, Petunia, Phl.x Drummondii, Patulacs, Stock : Ten Weeks, Sunflower, Swecb Peas, Verbina, Zinnia, Wallflowers, Etc., Etc. Bulk Seeds.—(Cleaned by special machinery), from Nnnmo & Blairs Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seei ... .« &* 6d per lb Selected Giant White Belgian Oarrob ... ... Fbi „  „ James 1 Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3b Od „ „ " 5> Long Red Altrioglmn Cairot ... ... 3s Oi „  " 5I Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3a 6d „ „ !! Scraln Mammoth t-ong Red Manajcid ... •- 9d »> »■ Champlion Yellow Globe Mangold ... 9J „ „ "  perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mangolds ... Is Od „   Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... Is yd » n ,„ GorseSeed .» — f 8 ™ " " , Tree Lnoerne, per os 6d ... ... &8 Wd „ „ Qupresßua Macrooarpa, etc., etc., etc. Turnip Seeds* Turnip See ds. GvarutMCi to be of the Highest Percentage o! Germination; From 6d pet lb j 10a per cwt Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Champion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede : White Stone Stubble Skirving Swede, etc, etc j FLETCHER BROS; CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBUBTON, & HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHUROE •Wholesale and Retail Agente for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Sfc*ndard Seeds.| Seed Catalogues to be had free on application 33| per oentldlscoont'allowed off a Llst]to]lStorekeepersl • -^



ISLINGTON Garden Fertilisers. (In 661b and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetable! which were awarded pnzes ftl the Canterbury Horticultural Society*! Amuuin Show, 1899, were grown wlfcfc this ifiUtiliaer. Elnwood, Papanui Road, Jone. 1898 Gentlemen,—l h -vo used " Ibiiugton'i j F-rtHlsera fcrreveial yea's. ... In { the kitchbn garden I use it freely and find It advantageous for t-li tort- of vegetables. As a liquid manure I have never used ft better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact, I always have a sack of your Fertiliser in my shed for an immediate use. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener* NICOLL BROS. I)istrlc*i sten^s RANGITATA R'JAD DISTRICT A T the request of many Ratepayers, I call a Public Meeting ab Mayfield gohtol* room, for FRIDAY, August 31, at 7 p.m., to consider the question of Cutting off a portion of the District) and annexing the same to the Anama Road District, 0. J. HARPER, 8 178 Chairman. PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY! 1Q G GJ- R*. ; MINOROAS, Brown Leghorn*, A attain* aiauß, Langsh&ne, and Dorkings, from 5s to 2la per sitting. 8 187 H. G, BTCRRYMAN.. LARGE IMPORTATION Of WAJLL PAPERS. I HAVE jusb received (ex s.a. Paparoa) a Shipment of the NKWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to which I invite inspection. These paper* are exceedingly rich in design and colouring. People desirous of decorating their roomi later on, may chose their Hangings from the preaonfc full Stock, and I will iay them aside until required. J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BUHNETT STKEET, Artists' Mater »1 Depdfr. AUSTRALIAN MOTUAL PAO7IDE lT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directoks : The Hon s Morgan S. Grace, M.D,, 0.M.G., M.L C. fOhairman) The Hon. Ohatles. J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichardson, O.M.G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and moat Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE fAND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. - ; The only Mutual Life Office which da olares : A BONUS EYEEY' YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reeerv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 134,000 Sara Assured ... ... £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making epecla reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions* ASSURE YOUR LIFE .-IN THIS . " A.M.P. SOCIETY* And Secure a BONDS jfiVKRY YEAR. .Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent on the Total Income, Ebwakb W. Loyus, Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, ' District Secretary. Dlstriob Office Cathedral Square, QhnVo.hurch._ I niO LET, Room! in Arr»le Chamber* , JL a'so Office or Small^Shop in th , Artadt. T. BOLLOCK "~" toTTet, Centrally Situated, fTIWO Upstairs Rooms, In the new Victoria X Buildings, adjoiniog the Aroadt} rental, 10a 6d per week T« BULLOCK, W'~~ aNTKU "KNOWN—xnac we hay " just opened oar final Shipment) heavy Flannelettes for thin Season, and w are pleased to say that our buyers ha (secured them at old Prices. Seethe valaot —r MiToagtii & Turner, Old Harness i Machine Belting, Etc. Repaired with BIFURCATED RIVET SE2! with a Hammer. From all Irottt mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England, Fall particular from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cut this oat and show you Ironmonger.) 6 35 New Venni ""*■