THE TRANSVAAL WAR

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Received Wtkapaaka Nov 26, 9 27 a m, This Office 10 5 a m London, November 25 General Smith-Dorrien baa destroyed the township of Dullstrom, owing to the residents harbouring and supplying the enemy with stores.

Colonel White, in the Petrusborg district;, rescued a party of surrounded police, inflicting great loss on the Boers. Daring a midnight raid on a Trans vaal farmhouse a Hussar, seeing a Boer riae, rnahed forward,, and received in his stomach a fatal shot intended for Major-General Broadwood. Sir Alfred Milner establishes his final headquarters in Pretoria. Paris, Nov 25 Henri Rochefort has appealed for an international subscription of 40 s OOO,OOO franca to equip a quarter of a million men to assist the Boers.

BOOMING KRUGER

Received Wakapuaka Nov 26, 938 a.m, This Office 10 55 a m) Paris, November 25

Kruger bad a demonstrative recep tion at Paris. M. Oro.zier, one of the official* of the Foreign Office.introdoced ELruger to such Ambassadors as wore present, who welcomed him, and handed him numerous addresses. The Presi dent of the municipality, in welcoming him, declared the good wishes of Fn»ncfl would accompany him on his European mission.

Krager replied th»t the greetings received throughout France indicated the conviction of the nation ia the righteousness of the Boer cause. The Boers bad not ceased to demand arbitration. A flood of oratory followed, but the Jkey note of the addresses of the depu tation was " Good wishes in your pious pilgrimage through Europe." The thoroughfares anß balconies were crowded, and Kruger was cheered. Throughout the entire route flowers were scattered everywhere. A new cry, " Vive L"lndependence," was con •picQons. There were no extra flags on the public buildings, and order was excellently maintained. Kroger, •lighted at the hotel. Scribe (?) wel comed Mr and Mrs Bloff, the Princess Mathilde and Princess Jeanne Bona parte. The Dutch hymn was sung in the afternoon.

Krnger, with an escort, drove to the Elysee, and waa received with military honors, M Ma Loabet and Delcasse giving him ao audience of ten minutes afterward*. They returned Kroger's yisit. Semi-official newepaperß state that there were no speeches at the audience, merely compliments passed. of a political nature was said, France, those newspapers say, may congratulated herself on the Govern ment's tact in satisfying the public, and at the same time not of ending Britain

Home and Foreign.

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Received Wakapnaka Nov 26, 938 am, This office 1055 am

THE CZAR'S ILLNESS St Petersburg, Nov 26 The Ozar's general condition is declared to ba satisfactory, but bis recovery is likely to be protracted.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prtss Association-By Electric Telegraph Auckland, Nov 26

Mr Hall Jones, afc the Invitation cf Mr WltheforcJ, M.H.R, met the leading rlti zana at a banqoet on Saturday nigh. The Minister admitted that there was £1,700,000 more spent in Sonfch Island on Republic works, but attempts were being made for the last ten years to balance matter*;. The Miniate? went this morning to inepecb thi-i end of the msin railway. „ „, New Plymouth, Not 26 (The Lodge of Scottish Masons was opened at Opunaka oa Saturday sight by Mr William McCalloagb, of Auckland, an incident causing some excitement in Masonic olroles, the aob constituting an invasion of the territory now exclusively controlled by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, which is recognised at the only Grand Lodge oompsbent to authorise the opening of new Wellington, Nov 26 The claim of the Scottish Masonic Grand Lodge to the right to erect new Lodges ia likely to lead to a serious rupture. It was asserted some time ago in oonneotion with the proposed opening of a new Lodge at Dunedin, and on this subject a strong resolution was passed by the New Zealand Grand Lodge at its recent Nelson commanft cation, authorising the Board of general purposes that, ia the event of the proposal being persisted in, to suspend the fraternal relation with the Scottish Grand Lodge, and appeal to the Grand Lodge of England and the sister Grand Lodges in New Zealand. Freemasons claim that all that was conserved under the recognition was existing rights of the Scottish Lodges, and not rights thereafter to be created. James P Imrie, lately railway station master at Fox ton, was charged in the Magistrate's Coart to-day with forging four receipts representing £74, for money received by him on account of the Carnarvon Saason Tramway, making it appear [that this sum was paid over to the Manawatu County Council, which was not the case. Accused, under th» Indictable Offences Summary Jurisdiction Aob of last session, pleaded guilty, and was committed to the Bupreme Oourb for sentence The Chief Justice gave judgment to-day ia the case ia which George Hstehiioß, M.H.R>« sought to have his name struck off the list of shareholders of the Western* Packing Company at Patea. The Court refused the application, holding that while bistre bad been misrepresentation in the original prospectus,- the position of the Company-had afterwards been made clear to plaintiff The annuil meeting of the New Zealand Shipmasters' Association was held to>d&y. fflke balance sheet showed a oredib balance of £92 Captain Kennedy resigned the post of Secretary owing to the state of his health, but agreed to hold office till his successor is appointed.. The retiring officers were re elected with the exception of Captain Campbell, who did not offer himself. Cap tains Hipgrave, Allan, Jarman, Lawtown, and Ooalson were added to the Management GommHtteo A case in which Mary Henderson was ohafged with having caused the death of Mary Winifred Luke in an operation for abortion, was begun in the Supreme Court to-day B|

THE STOKE CASE.

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WILMNGTON, NflV 26

GChe further Stoke Orphanage oases had to be postponed for a few days in consequence of an accident to Mr Skerrett, one of the counsel for the defence, who was injured on Sftturdfy when playing polo

The Colchester Murder.

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Wellington, Nov 26 Chares Lillywhite, who is inspected of being Arthur Batch, the man accused of the Colchester murder, was further remanded today for a week, and the Magistrate said that such remands would continue daring the next six weeks. It was stated that the papers connected with the case had been sent Home, And two men were to leave for bhe colony on the 30th intt

THE LATE CORPORAL UPTON

Some of the comrades of the late Corporal Robert Upton, in the New Zealand Rough Riders, having subscribed to ereot a memorial tablet to his memory, the matter was promptly taken in hand, and the work was entrusted to Messrs Swan & Co, of Dunedin, The tablet is now at Mr Ferriman's office, and will be dedicated next Sunday morning at St Stephen's church, where a memorial service will be preached by the vicar, the Rev R A Woodthorpe.

The tablet is of brass, and the design is a gotbic (tpear headed aroh) window. The face of the tablet bears the family coat of arms, and the following inscription -.—

Id Memory of ROBERT HENRY BRAMLEY UPTON, Corporal New Zealand Mounted Rifle*,

Born May 29bb, 1874, Died at Johannesburg Hospital, June 13th, 1900.

Erected by his comrades in the Third Contingent, Rough^Riders

" Watch ye Btmdfast in the faith, Quit you Tike men be strong." -I Cor. xvi 13

The letters and design are in black and red, and the whole work r» flacts the greatest credit on all concerned.

A.M.R.—A notification r& the ahootiug matches in whioh the Ashbnrton Mounted Rifles will engage shortly appears in another column.

Horse Fair —Entries for Mr D Thomas' horse fair on Friday next are rolling in, and already there are nearly 2CO head of light and draught horses entered. The sale promises to be a most successful one and is expected to last for two days:

Tmh Two Days Show—A special meeting of the Ashburton A and P Associaticn will ba held to-morrow to consider the advisability of holding in the future a.two days' show. A large attendance of members is requested.

MINING

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Gretmouth, Nov 25

The return from the Grey River dredge is 47<z 17dwt for 126 hours. The Waipuna return it 9 z for about three dayt>' work

GLhe Leviathan dredge will not be ready for work for another week. The Dobson No 2 dredge did not wa«h up on Saturday

• The exports for the week were {—Black ball Company 2146 tons 7ewb of coal; Brunner Company, 1917 tona coal, 55 tons 15owbof coke, 12 tons 18cwt of bricks

West poet, Nov 25

The coal output kit week was:—lo,o4B tons llcwt, of which the Weitporb Coal Company shipped 9791 tons 15cwt, and the Waatport Cooperative Company 267 tons 16 cwt

Dunedin, November 24

The dredging returns to band for the week are :—Matan, 970z lldwt 12gr; Hart ley and Riley, 83oz 13dwt; Meg and Annie. 71oz; Junction Klectrio, 590z . lOdwt; Enterprise No 1. 56nz 21wt; E&rnscleugh No 2, 54tz Bdwt 12gr; Golden Beach, 50 z 12^wft; Golden Treasure, 390z 15<iwt; Charlton Creek, 370z lOdwt; Perseveraoce, £7oz 31wt; Success, 35cz 2d«t 6gr ; Empire 34 z 16dwt | Chicago 28c z 6dw6 ; Waimamu Central 260z 3dwt; Molyneux Hydraulic, 230z; Waimumu 22cz 12dwt; Eureka 21cz Waimumu Extended 26cz lldwt; Morning Star 18oz lldwt; Waimumu Queen, 15oz 15dwt ; Cromwell 14oz 14dlwt; Manuheri' kia, 13'z Bdwt 21g | Manorburn I3r z 4dwt; Olrig 12' z 18dwt; Enterprise No 2. 12oz; Clyde ll«z; Waikaka Forks lOoz Idwt j Ngapara No 3, 8( z lOdwt Duhed'in, November 22

To-day's Bales:—Alpine Consols 44s 6d ; Electric Extended 31b, 325, 32s 6d, 32s 9d, 323 3d, 32i 9d ; Gibbston 3s; Gold Queen 23*; Grand Junction 7a 6d, 7s 61, B<, 8a 3d, 3) 6d, 8s 3d, 8s 3d, Bs, 8s; Grey River 42i 6d, 42j 6d ; Grey River Consolidated 5» ; Hartley and Riley 138s; Hokitika River 4a 9d ; Lady Charlton 6d discount; Paotolus 19s, 18s 6d; Richards Beach 20s, 20s, 20% 20s; River Molyneux ss; Waikaka Forks lls 9i ; Magnetic 31s ; Merrimac 43s 6d

Returns—Nevis, 240z 12dwb for 120 hours

*fil ASHBtltioa 6l7ASt>irts UO^U% mnUBM 26, 1900



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O. Magnps, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Advieer. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PAIERSON AND CO ; Gold Drudging Bkoeebs, 1 203 High Street, Chrißtchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Conat Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has bad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago, ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashh rtoQ Representative ROFESSOR Ai KLVINO. Phrenologist, Graphologist. Photos read Is. Clair vnyante ReadiDg. For a few days, at Patterson's, opposite Army" Barracks, and at the Orange Hall on Thursday eveninp. Enquire. 11 170 HEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS EXCURSION FAREB TO DUNEDIN FOR A, & P. SHOW AND RACES AT 2d per mile first clasv, minimum 4s ; Id per mile second class, minimum 2s; mileage counted one way only. Tickets Issued from the 27th to the 29th November at Ljfctelton, Kingston, and Intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, available for return till the 10th December. The journey must be started on the date of the issue of the ticket in every case and may be broken after the first 25 miles. A train will leave Dunedin for Christ church at 9.0 p m on December Ist, setting down returning excursionists afe any station north of Oamaru; 11 147 BY ORDER. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of Mcnioipal Offices. Plans and Specification! may be seen »b the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till lpm on MONDAY, the 19th day of December. CHAS, E. FOOKS, 11 173 Borough Engineer obrx\J\J\) onapprovedfreeholdaeouri ties either in one sum or in sums of £1000 and upwards Apply to q? BULLOOK_ ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES A HANDICAP Shooting Match will be beld on the Lagmhor Range on THURSDAY, November 19th, at 2 30 p.m. The team to shoot against the Ashburton Guards will be selected after the match. 11172 T. F. GIBSON, Ses-gb. Major. Smjak'a New Ye W/»,de'aWorm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive aftsei; taking town P*io© v '



Broncho Geokgk's Visit—Brooch George* the Texas * cowboy' and who was manager of Buffalo Bill's famous show when that huge novelty visited England, and who has lately attracted omwds at Palmerston North, Mas terton, and other places in the north, will give an exhibition on the Agricultural Show Grounds on Thursday next, commencing at 2 p.m, illustrating the American system of roping, riding, and handiirg horses and oati le. Broncho George does not take trained animals with kira—he obtains the wildest besets that he can locally, and some of these will be put through his hands on Thursday, Amongst them are some of the most skilled buck jumpers, for the riding of which a prize will be given Several entries have already been received for this event-, The show comprises vplendid horse! men and the novelty and »kill of the exhibition should attract a -large nrowd to the Show Grounds on Thursday afternoon



WANTED. __ STRAWBKRBIES and Cream, Fruit, Salad, loe Drinks all throu.h the season, at the Mxses Page, " Ariel Confec tionery." Bast Street, Aihburton. 11 168 A STEADY Young Man requires alight situation as groom or useful, with private family. Apply—' M.D.' this office. 11 167 WANTED, at once —A Respectable General Servant. Reference*. Apply by letter to F.R.8., thii office. 11 132 FRESH Whitebait, Groper, Moki, Bias Cod. and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want SOD old Hens at onoe.— J. H. JiWITT, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. ANTED—Twenty Young Inertl: wear Black and Brown Boots 12a 9d,afc D. Stook's 9 199 NEW Christmas Fruile, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Cab son ft Co s ANEW Shipment of English Tea »nd Breakfast China jant to hand at [ reason »b!o prices,—Carson 8c Co. FOR English Dinnerwsre of A 1 quality and lowest Prices, go to Cabson & Co, Tancred Street DON'T READ THlß—Bicycles from £16, 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17a 64, Tabes 7a 6d, Bells M, Solution i'<h 1b Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety leue Lamps 12a 6\ Carbide 9d per Ib, Enamelling 15s, Tronner clips Id per pair, Toe clips 1« per pair, Eclipse Cyoto Work* 10 273 A MERIOAN CANNED Fruits, including XX Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Plural, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carson A Go's. Tancred street HAAKE Pianos are the best; unsur passed by any for value. Just re ceived, S.S and A. Models of the above; call a»d see them before buying elsewhere ; up'to'date, guaranteed. Easy terms. Organs from 10s per month, and piano* from £1 per month. Agent for Milner A Thompson, Christchuroh —H M Jokes. r "TUST Unpacked — Beautiful Framed t) Pictures (in colour photography), Hand Paioted Fire Screens, Vaaet (new designs in tinted glass-); Fanny Grasses (for decorat* ing); Writing Leaks, Work Boxes, Photo Frames, Albums, etc. The above are all New Goods of latest designs and marked at a price *o command a ready saJe.~A, H, Williams, Tancred Street. ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL Ashburton. TO-NIGHT Last Mgkt Last Night. MeA.DO@'S Jubilee Singers JUBILEE SINGERS AND PASSION PLAY. PASSIOS PLAY. GRAND ~ lEQUE3T CONCERT Don't Forget this is the LAST NIGHT. Prices—3s, 2s, and li. Tickets at Jones* ADDFELLOW6 1 HALL. FRIDAY (30th) & SATURDAY (Ist), TWO NIGHTS ONLY. The Popular London Actor, CHARLES AKNOLD sad his ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY, From the Strand Theatre, London. Lately terminated a brilliantly successful Beaion in Dunedio. 52 Nights Princess Theatre, Melboarne. 54 Nights Palace Theatre, Sydney. Mr Arnold and his Company were the la«b theatrical combination that appeared la Johannesburg and Pretoria, FRIDAY (30th) FRTDAYi At 8 O'Olook, . WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES, As played by Mr Arnold and his Company for 340 Night* at the btrand Theatre, London. SATURDAY (Ist) SATURDAY, " WHY SMITH LEFT HOME." NB.—The Performance on SATURDAY Night will commenoe at 9 o'clock. If It Fubts Yotr To Laugh don't see "JONES" OR "SMIXH." They would disturb the serenity of an Owl. Prices—4s, 3s, 2a. Box Plan at Mr Jones. 11 164 Manager—L J LOHR. ~ BRONCHO GEORGE'S WILD WEST SHOW. ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, THURSDAY, NOV. 2«, SHOWING the American Syitein of roping, riding, and handling of I Horses and Cattle. The wildest that can be produced. A local back jumping prize will be given, also a high jumping prize. Gates open at 1.30, performance 2 sharp. Admistion 2«, children half price. The public are irmfced to trot along their wildest and worst. " Let 'em all ] come !" JU 171 TENLUSRS fTIENDERS will be received up to 7 pm JL on Deoember Iby the Mount Somers Sports Committee, for Publican's Booth and Refreshment Booth at their Boxing Day Sports* Particulars at Guardian Office, or from W J BENNETT, HonSeo Mount Somers Special train, exoursion fares, leaves Aahbuftop in time for races. 11 165 WANTED. TITANTED-~Four Good Sheared for about Deoember 3. POTERELKELD. U 166 WANTED KNOWN—That we ara clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & Ttornesk Smoke New Yenua



E, W. HANMBR. ASHBDRTON. Decembeilst, 1900 AT TUB OBANGE HALL, AND MONDAY, TUESDAY, A WEDNESDAY, 3rd, 4th, and sth December, 1900, at 12*30 P-SEL* Each Day. TO TAILORS, DRAPERS, HOTEL. KEEPERS, PRIVATE BUYERS, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC SALE OF DRAPERY. In the Aaaigned Estate of MoOavili and Co., j Belfast, Manchester, and London. EW. HANMER h*a received instruo* • tlons from Dargey M. Fobd, Ebq , (agent for Liquidators in the above Eatate), ' TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A large Consignment of DRAPERY, 33 Om«i and 15 Bales of which have betn apportioned for Dispoial in» sAshburton, oontiitlng of— Irish Linen, Table Damaak, Iriah Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linen, Guipure and Art Curtain*, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Marc»U» and Gresia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and Chintz Quilts, White and Bleached Calicoes, Linen and Silk Hanc'ker? chifcff, Blankets, Carriage and Buggy Rugs, Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Coloured Oaah meres(ill wool), Black and .Coloured All-wool Merino*, French Robes, Dress Serges, All-wool Shirts, Union ! and Cotton Shirts, Men's All-wool' Pants and Shirts, etc, Ladlea' Under wear, Serge*, Tweed*, Coatings, sold in full rait lengths, and also in Ladies' Costume lengths. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE TERMS CASH N.B.—The public will pleaae bear in mind that Mr For<l has apared no expense in securing first-class Cutters, who have held important situations in the chief Australian cities, and all those who may favour him with their Orders for Makiog-up can rely on getting every satisfaction. '<* J. R. BLAND, 11 163 Auctioneer. CA^N^^RBURY^PARIdERS' CO OPERA- j TIVE ASSOCIATION, LTD. GEBALDINE LIVE SIOCK MARKET WEDNESDAY^ovember 28, 3900. j /%UR GENERAL ENTRIES comprise— 1100 Sheep, Fat and Store 30 Cattle, Fat and Store 20 Pigs, Fat and Store • BPECIAL— 290 Three quarterbred Ewes and Lambi 270 Three-quarterbred Ewes ; four, six, and eight tooth, with 100 per cent of lamba. 430 Ewes, with 100 per cent of Lambs 100 Three-quarterbred Hoggets ! 11 161 J. MUNDELL, Auctioneer ] ~^~~ D, THOMAS. *" BULLOCK'S AROADE. BOROOGH OF ASHBURTON GLASGOW LEASES FOR 21 YEARS Town Sections 845-4, containing £ acre,, and T.S 853-4, containing £ acre. ' SATURDAY, December 8 AT 2 P.Mi *T~\ THOMAS has received instructions \J • from the Borough Council of Alb burton to aell by Public Auction, as above— TWO HALF-ACRE BLOCKS, upon Glas gow Lesie for 21 yeare. Centrally situated. For further particulars apply D THOMAS, 11157 Auctioneer ______ HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, -1900- MY Next HORSE FAIR will[bejheld en the above date, 13R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer, STILL ADVANCING. CBAIGHEAD & BEKBYMAN HATE just opened out, ex s.a. Paparoa from London, thejargest shipment of New Gooda they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn at Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such a splendid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and stylish patterns to choose from as should please even the most faßtidioue, and their prices, workmanship, and fib frill compare favorably with those of the leading firms In Christohurch or other cities. They are alao showing a grand lot; of new Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., tbia season. Customers would do well to place their orders early as C. & B. have already a large number of suits on the books promised before Xmas. U 140 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP Shears, Turkey Stones, Oil, &o, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at - HARDLEY BROS, East Street. ~ OATS. WANTED -OATS for prompt delivery. 11135 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lm OATS. .WANTSD rtAAA SACKS of OATS fit for the £\J\J\J Transvaal 11 169 D. THOMAS. Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc. SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., LfflD., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Out this out and show your ronmonger.} 356 Bmokt N«w Venal



T. Bullock, ——^ Q hET^ Dwelling of five rooms with veran-Uh and ■oollery, centrally situated on the aonth side ol Moore Street. Poaaeaaion can be given after Thuraday next, 28th inst T BULLOCK SUBURBAN RESIDKNObT^ Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanul Road 3BOODS 1 PEROH Q ROODS 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Bale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell" ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash honae, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro* perky of Mb Wabb. As he has removed into town, be is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy term* of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. _____ Centrally Situated, fTIWO Upstairs Rooms, In the new Vlotori J. Buildings, adjoining the Aroade Rental, lOu 6d per week , ' T. BULLOCK. TO LJUT, At » low rental, Shop and Premises at the. corner of the Triangle, fronting Haas Street and Wakanni R*a<l, leading to the Poat Office, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given in abopt a week T BULLOCK FOR SALE, ~~ niQQ PRTGE required for part of o&JLOO TS 1225, containing about J acre, having two frontages on Wakanui Koad Went and Havflock Street, together with Cottage of three rooms and Bonllery thereon. ' Apply to T BULLOCK fok"saleT" 8E AFIELD ROAD I HAVE received inßtruotions to sell a very desirable' little Farm situated as above containing 15 Acres, upon which ia erected a four roomed Cottage, Stable and Pig aty. 10 acres are in grass 4 acres are in root orop, and \ acre in Potatoes and peas The property ia well watered by county races, and only needs an inspection to prove it ia a good investment either for a home or for letting purposes F FERRIMAN OSBOKN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT ■ (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding dis tricts every four months, via—March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR I-LE WELL'S N OWEN at hla Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton, ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tlons, or^Neweet Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FI6ROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. ~ Massey-Harris Harvesters. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of our numerous Clients who possess Masaey-Harris Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Ashbuiton for the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farmers who wish to made use of his services, will kindly bring in their Binders as soon &b possible. FEIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd, Aehburton Agents. 23rd October 1900. * 10 201 •g-L-JJL- ■■ "^ REMOVAL, REID 4GRAY. WB have pleasure In announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises In BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ash burton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Our New Wabehoush * Showboom. We art carrying a larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oila, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea our numerous friends at our Burnett Btrekt Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment to Messrs Kennedy and Mulr, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen* REID k GRAY, 11 72 R. B. RESTELL, Manager. WANTED KNOWN, fTIHAT At H. WILLIAMS, Stationer, JL etc Intends Removing his Business In about three weeka time to the New shop (now in course of erection) in East Street, next to W H Collins & Co, and not to the shop in Burnett Street, as previously advertised. GET our Prices before going elsewhere. All work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street Weat 10 272 FOR SALE, Aahburtcn Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a' good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent StabUs, and Cow Sheds; first olaas orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer ' <rishlng to purchase would do well to call on us fer particulars ;— 620 Aoree Rakala District 366 „ „ », 500 v Dromore „ 1000 „. Lauriston „ 1180 „ Springburn „ 750 tt Wakaaui ,» 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1963 „ Dromore » CD. Fi GIBSON, _ Manager WANTED KNOWN-A very large lm portation of New Floorcloths Linoleums, Rag», Mats, and Oarpetingv Juit opentd for the Spring Sewon—NotTir OTIfcISTTOIP.



I . I JOjHN-ORB-ft CJo]. HAVE ON SALE JL FIRST-CLASS STOCTKj OF GABDEN KEQUISITEB. LADIES And Gentlemen are Invited to inspeot nt steek of Rubber HOSE. WAVEPLEY BICYCLES- Little argument is needed in favor of (he riders selection of the Warerley Bicycle of to-day. Ifc has firmly j established its own place and reputa tion by years of unvarying success, To the rider, to the expert, we again, featless of successful contradic tion, submit our claim for the Waver ley of full equality with any Bicycl° built in the World. John Orr & Co. Sole Agents Nlokel Steel Scythe Blades Scythe Handles, Reap Hook Hay Rftkßß and Forks, Hedge Shears, Lawn Mowers, ALL AD REDUOED PRICEB AT JOHN ORR & GO'S, EAST BTBEET, ASHBORTON. 10 4  •• ■2 . « s • >J ** 8 m.£ 3m t S3 .i cq .g Ph 1 Ph h "a H wstf Q a ■ ; a i .b * « M KELSON NEW TARirr%MjH CHAMPION BLEND] ;• OTHER PRICKSJ) I iHO CHINA TEA USED BY US/J ffIAKB yonr Repairs to the Jubilee Boot JL Shop FOE BALE. (CHEAP. /"GOODWILL of Lease (Perpetuate o 640 Acres first claE« Sheep Country, we fenced and watered, with good house of 4 rooms. Steck can be takes over at valua tion HW.HAITCfIB, 1



KERR BROS. A NNOUNOE THE OPENING of a .nL GENERAL STORE, in Burnett Street, * Where GROCERIES, FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, Etc., are for sale. 11 107 Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dnnedin, and Napier. AGENCIES: Timara, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments of WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skim*, and other Produce, consigned for Bale in the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Sales held at the different) sale yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on band. . TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Batik of New Zealand. 173 " TRIAD JPtIJXFI COiMLrJEGXIXIOIN rnHE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two JL guineas to the person who names th four most popular •preachers,' 'doctors," and 1 lawyers' residing in the colony. The person who votes for the twelve the majority vote for will receive the prize. To olose November 20. For Puzzle Competition specially for juveniles, see Triad CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for th competition is to write down your list as * preachers, ' doctors, and ' lawyers , oa post same (enclosing a receipt for 5s or more from any Triad advertiser, as pv lis below) to '"J he Manager of the '7Had Dnnedin." Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Sauces, Pioklee, Vinegar ; etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffse, Starch, etc Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozte Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books TsZ Insurance Co, C Jefferson, Manager. Nelson, Moate and Co's Tea N.Z Express Oullen, agent Nicholas & Piokford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, Bootmakers Priesb and Hotgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Co, J Cowles, Agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co*, Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion 1 Wahoo Loasby's, ' Koolibah Loaiby'i Waltke's Soap Wills' Three* Castles Cigarettes & Tobacco Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agent Yates k Co, Arthur, seed merchants MRS ALCORN is having a display of Fancy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, daring which she will give 10 per cent discount on it, and all materials for working: As it Is laid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work could oall and see lt>« THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WH&EL THAT EVER WAS" * The Rambler." HAVING sold oat o! my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS n all fizes »t.d all fitted with the tiv r asting G & J detachable Tyre. ii AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest 'on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G &.J TYRES, D. THOMAS. ALL Luasby's Preparation — Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, andßenjaman Gum—at J T Coooh Storekeeper i MRB~ ALCORN is now"" showing beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and ohlldrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under- Clothing in stock, and made to order PJKOIAL Notice—That Georgk Duncan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6J, Is lid, 2« 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling Hid, Bleached do, la 6|d : White and Colored Counterpane* 2s 6d, 2s lid ; Prints 2|i, 3|d, 4id; New Dress Material H}d, Is 3d, Is 4|d, upwards ; Gloves 6d; Men's Socks 6d ; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, Is lid upwards—Georgk Duncan & Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tancred Street. 10 1 WORD to the wise—Try the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— Shearman Bros and John Obb & Co are the Agents WA NTED Known—The rapid lighting Shirt Globb has by far the largest eale is New Zealand—Jobk Obb and Co and * rI!»AWUtfBBOS



THE McCORMICK WAS AWARDED AT THE CHRISTOHURGH SHCW, Oa November 9,1900, T)»e Certificate of Merit. Which carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. Id wins in PARIS mote Award* than any other America a Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Xrlal Trophy of ft Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. Gall and Inspect this Superb Machine before buying elaewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go. A3H BURTON. M. PRIEST, Manner MBS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte asd Hinging, Haveiock Street. DON'T Natubb cuamy re your NEGLECT cough without aid, fautyo* COUGHS, can't afford to chance it* A cough that is left to cure itself it slowly overcome at best, and there ii apt to be some. weakness left) to make the next cough oomt easier. We have two realty good remedies fot coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for reoenb chilli. II If pleasant to take, cure* very quiokly, pre* vents inflamatory symptoms and allaye annoying tickling and hacking oough*. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is ppecially suitable for chronic oougbf, though it will break up a recent attack a* quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Patteuet Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless fee human beings. vVe have received soma flattering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronohitis, asthma, dyiuntry and in typhoid fever. Kempthorne. Proaser and 00. Agent! BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, ■■oh as Wind and Pain in the Stomaoh, Biok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meats, Dizziness and Drowcinest, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, L^ss of Appettte, Shortness of Breath, CestiveneßS, Bldtcbee on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightfel Dreamt, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will oiti Relief in Twenty Minutbs.- This is us Fiction. Iflvery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a OIJIMRA a JBOX BEECBAM'S PILL 5?, taken as directed, will quiokly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; strengthening the Muscular System, tester ing the longlost complexion, bringing bwk the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physic tl energy el the human frame For throwing offfevere in hot climates they are specially renowned These are ' facts' admitted by thousands, In all classes of Sooiety, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'd PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BISISOHAiVI'e* ;PIL,JL,» Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPABED ONLY BT XBIOMAS JBIiIGHAH, ST. HELEN'S,iHt Sold everywhere in bottles—gjd, Is l}d, and Is *»d eao ■ GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPAJRTWENTV Policyholders and those about to insure should note the three essentials of Li.'ff Insurance, — SECUBITY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay* i ment of every policy is guaranteed by the State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in th» soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBEBALITY is unequalled. Policies in ' JLJ arrear are kept alive so long as tb« charges on the policy are not in excess of the surrender value, Policyholders are unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly paid. Premiums are charged for age nearest , birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide within Gix months. T7ICONOMY is insured by direct Fariia- JLLi mentary supervision. All expenditure outsido payment of claims, &c, has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 1896 (for three years), £225,000. J.H.RICHARDSON. BJ Coinmissianeft NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—QNi MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machine?, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer. AGENT