Mr Wilford intimated that he would move certain amendments in Committee.

Wellington, Oct 11 After 2 a.m., the discussion on the motion for the committal of the Workers' Compen sationfor accidents Biil was continued by Mr Hutchcson, who expressed satisfaction at the introduction of the Bill, tven at that late stage Of the session, and contended that tho fact that an accident happened should he regarded as prima facie evidence of negligence on the part ef an employer. Mr Atkinson approved of contributory negligence on Ihe part of workmen being a bar to compensation, and further contended that the provision that awards for compen sation should UksTprccodeneo over mortgages would depreciate the value of security. The motion for the committal waa carried on the voices. In committee, clause 4, limiting employ ments to which the Act applies, Mr G W Russell moved that the Bill be made applic able to agricultural labourers. The Premier said a special Bill would be required for agricultural and farm labourers. He alao thought that ooal miners should come out of the Bill, as they could not be Insured < - Mr Millar urged that the Bill would be of little value, if it did not apply to all classes of labour Mr J Huteheson was prepared to accept the Bill as it stood, maimed and incomplete as it was, but urged that the enly logical position was universal application Mr Atkinson thought all insnrable risks should be inserted in the Bill The motion to include agricultural labourers was lost by 26 to 20 A proposal to limit tha definition of min ing to gold mining, wis lost by 37 to 8, and the clause retained by 32 to 14 At 3.45* m, Mr Willis, moved to report progrea«, which was lost by 31 to 8 At Clause 13, whioh gives claim for dam ages priority over all charges en properly, Mr Atkinson moved to except those encum brances bona fide given for value and duty registered, which shall be protected only to the extent of two thirds of the value of the security Lost by 25 to 15 Mr Barclay moved a new clause providing for the compulsory insurance of workmen by •very employer to oover liability undtr the Act

Lost on the voices Mr Barclay further proposed a new clause that the defence of common employment Would not avail in an action before any Court, which was also negatived The Bill was reported with amendments, lead a third lime, and parsed The House rose at 5 10 a m

Transvaal War

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(fUoeived Wakapuaka Ootober 10, 10 pm This Office ,11 57 pm) Capetown, October 10 In the Assembly, Mr Merryman'a motion deprecating tho publication of bis letter to Steyn without bis permission was negatived by a majority of three; London, October 10 KTuger lands at Trieste, and travels overland to Brussels. General Buller is returning to England, and arrives by tbe Marifz barg on the 15th. Lord Boberte intends garrisoning smaller towns to stop the raids and prevent the Boers obtaining supplies,

Sporting.

OTAKI RACES

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Wellington, October 10 G__i Wbller Back — Cannondale Dividend—£l Bu. Fltikg Handicap—Qailtina, Dividend —_lßi. *_&wa_ds' Handicap —Roer. Dividend -JB2.

SECOND DAY

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Wellington, Ootll Fjr the Otaki second day's races, the following are resulbs :— Trial Handicap—Laureetina 1. Dividend —£18* Otaki Hack Handicap — Melwood 1, Rata 2, Whitney 3. Dividend—£2 15s Kgatahitia Handicap—Kent 1, Worry 2, Falka3. Dividend—£2 9»

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Dunedin, October 10 The first day's racing of the D. J.O. Spring meeting was fairly attended. Rain fell before the second race, and continued for an hour, when it became very fine again. The cum of _4773 was pub through the totalisator, as against £1742 10' lasb year. Results :— H___s Rack of 60 soys ; 1 % mile—llex list 12ib, 1; Southerly Buster 9*b slb, 2; Clinker 9ib 12 b, 3. Three others started. Won by two lengths. Time—3min 37f «co. Dividend—-?- 8s Hag* HahdicaP of 40 soys j six furlongs —La Heine 1, Benson 2, Off Cbanoe 3, Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 22sec. Divi dend—£3 4s MosaiEL Handicap of 100 soys; 1| mile —Nihilist 9st lib, 1; Jupiter Sib 3lb, 2; Fulmen B*6 131b 3. Two others ran. Won by two langtba, Falmen three lengths away, dime—3min 22seo. Dividend-£6 18s

Maidbh PiiAM of 40 aova; one mile— tFaaritea Bsb lib, 1; Blackpool 8»b 61b, 2; Bub Rota Bst 4!b t 3. Won by five lengtns. Time—lmin 521,60. Dividend—£2 2s EnECtnic Handicap of 75 sovb; five furlengs—Vanilla Bst 111b, 1; Pampero Bst 51b, 2 • Bidetweiss Bat 131b, 3. Two others •tarted. Won by a head. Time—lmin 6§aeci Dividend—£7 6i Selling Race of 40 soys; six furlongs— , Sub Rosa 7st lllb, 1; Iz»l 8»b 61b, 2; : Galileo 7st 131b, 3. Won by two longtbs. tEime—-lmin 24aeo. Dividend—'£2 14e. The winner waa told for £45

Welter Handicap of 50 sove; seven furlonga—Maremma 9«t 7ib, 1; Witchcrafb fit lib, 2; Abercrombie 9st 51b, 3. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 37aeo, Divi dend-£1 16*

THE LATEST THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS

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London, October 9

The following were elected after a contest —Liberals: Banff, A Black; G&ermarten, A Davis, 2857, ousting Sir John Jenkins, who Soiled 2047; Radcliffe-oum-Farworth, T 'aylor, 5497, beating J C Cross, 5437 s Torquay, Barratfc; High Peak, Partington. Conservatives: Farham, Colonel Barton Ratoliffe, majority 200. Nationalists: Louth South, J Nolan j Wexford North, T EStmosde. Unionists i Western Perth (Stroyan. re*elepted after a poll); Falkirk, Tyrone North {Gorton, by a majority of 55), St Andrews, Barrsley, Doncaater, Launoes toe, Norfolk North, Antrim South, Ashford, Banbury. Total Conservative gains, 24; Liberals, 20, Sir Henry Ceuipbell.Bvraermau, in a speich, described Mr Chamberlain as ««a pushing bagman."

Reoeived Wakapuaka Oct 11, 9 5 a m This Office 10 a m Losp&s, October 10 The following have been returned alter, a poll: Ooi_etvatlves—For Dum_le*»Merwsll* Eodmlß,. Moleswerth Egrement, Bain. Natipnalista—Donegal North, O'Doherty; Kerry West, O'Donnellj Armagh South, Campbells Birr, Riddyi Unionists—Men. Wrath, Dr Rutherford Harris, toe well.

| known Cape politician (C), 4412. against I Spicer (L), the late member, 3720; Middle-, !ton. E Fielden, Libarals—Loughborough, Levy ; Wisbech, Hon Arthur Brand, master of Klibank, re-elected after opposition; Montrose, John Morley 3960, Don 2390. Montgomeryshire, Frome, Eiland, Keighley, Hallamshire, Normanton, Lanark North- Weßt, Glamorgan Mid (by a majority of 4783), Lanark Mid, Rashc'iffe, Guildford . (B.odrlck 5816, Chapman 3609), Wilton, Dorset E&Bt, iSnmerseb "West, Stamford, Stafford North-West, Norfolk Mid, Colne Valley, Peebles, Lanark South, Barnard Castle, Durham M!d. Mr Ghamberlain, in a speech at Stour bridge, said Lord Salisbury desired to remain on friendly terms with every great country in Europe, and on more than friendly terms with America.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

T_a Chinese Rebel Leaders.

[Fanighmeats Of dered-

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Received Wakapuaka October 11, 9 sam Thia offioe 10 o a m L©ndon, Octeber 10 Lr Morrison reports that Russia, in pursuance of her policy of posing as the only friend of China, has restored to the Tsung Li Yamen the Chinese stan dard. (Received Wakapuaka Oct 11, 9 5 a.m, This Office 10 5 a m) Bong Kong, October 19

In response to the summons of Count Waldersee, the civil and military authorities in Prehili have submitted to bim the text of their proclamation ordering the disarmament of Chinese soldiers in the province at the end cf October, Count Waldersee has a sufficient number of British, German and other troops under his command to bold Pekin and the whole of Pechili without the aid of the American- Russian troops. The viceroys of tho southern pro vinces have advised tbe Emperor to rat urn to Pekin lest the Allies should stop supplies of food for Shensi.

Fifty thousand Chinese troops in addition to those at Paotingfu, are massing south of the western provinces. Chinese reports, which are considered trustworthy, declare that the Empress is seriously ill at Taujuenfu, and thsfc the Emperor is given a free hand in the affairs of the State.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct 11, 9.5 a.m Thia.Office 10.5 a.m) Berlin, Oct. 10 Li Hung Chang has informed the German Government that Yingmen, Kangyi and Cbaosuchiao have been de capitated, Prince Chnngyih is imprison ed for life, and Prince Tuan banished to a military post on the roads on the Siberian frontier.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

A FIGHT WITH DE WET.

ENEMY IN FULL RETEEAT.

DE WET GEfS AWAY.

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Received Wakapuaka Oct 11, 95 em, 1 his effice 1040 am

London, October If Brabant's and De Lislft'a forces had a three days' fight with De Wet, who waa with 1000 men and five guns. Ihe enemy were dislodged from the hills near Vredeport, and retreated in a demoralised condition. The British casualties were slight.

The British have re-occupied Smith field, Rouxville, Wepener and Dewets ford.

Sir George White haa been promoted to be General, and Major-General Butler to be Lieutenant-General.

School Committee

HAMPSTEAD

A meeting of the Hampstead School Com mittee was held last ev«ning (Wednesday. Present -Messrs Cawsey {oh airman), Hunt Payne, Thompson, Andrews and Rumsey Laave of absence for the meeting was granted to Messrs Crooks and Hardy. The Board of Education wrote, stating that it would await the health commissioner's official report before considering any altera tion in the drainage system. mastkb's repobt

This showed the number on the roll to be 335, average attendance, 276. Some plaati ' oene for modelling applied for was ordered to be obtained, and leave of absence was granted Mr Celee to attend college examina tions. VISITING OOMMIOTBE Mr Rumaey reported on the repairs executed by the Visiting Committee, and Messrs Hardy and Sage were appointed for next month. The chairman reported that he had had the spouting examined, and it was resolved to deal with this matter in connection with the general drainage ques tion.

INSPECTORS REPORT, STAFF ETO The Board of Education wrote enclosing the inspectors report and pointed out that although there was no ground for dissatis* faction , as regards the work of the present staff, at the same time as there appeared to be little prospeot of the average of ill being maintained, it asked the Committee to con* eider whether it would not be in the interests of the school to rearrange the staff by accept* ing two pupil teachers On consideration of tho letter and report, the Committee recognised that the Board had done its best in the past to meet the views of the Committee in respect to the staff, and as the Board was in a mariner bound by its regulations, lb was resolved to leave the question of rearrangement in its hands

On the motion of Mr Andrews, seconded by Mr Payne, a unanimous vote of thanks was aooorded to the teachers for the manner in whioh they had done their work during the past year, and for the satisfactory results obtained

ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £10 19a 6d were passed, and the meeting adjourned;

Charitable Aid Board

The ordinary meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday. Present- Messrs Board (chairman), Harper, ined lander, Smith, Acton-Adams, Sorensen, Whitty, Wolff, Radcliffe, Dobson, Wallace, and Mrs Wells. .... The Chairman stated thab the object of holding the meeting waa to allow of members inspecting the Old Men's Home and the site that had been acquired from the Government on which it was, intended to erect a new home, as lb was considered that the present building used was out of date. A report from the Ashburton Home and Finance Committees on the question would be laid before the Board for its consideration. He drew attention to the faot that an amend ment had been made in the Old Age Pensions Act which precluded the Board refusing to admit pensioners to the Home on the ground that they were pensioners, and said that , that provision would probably lead to an i unsatisfactory state of affairs in the manage* j meat of the homes, The report of the Ashburton Home and Finance Committee affirmed the necessity of | a new borne being erected, and that plana and specifications be drawn out to be

submitted to the Board for its approval. The report was adopted. The sanction of the Board was granted to Mr Phillips, ieseee of the Twigger Estate, to transfer his interest in the isroe.

After transacting routine business the Board adjourned.

Ariel Bicycle Club

A committee meeting of the Ariel Cycling Ciub was held last evening, Captain Armor A Orr in the chair

It was decided not to hold tho road race on October 18, several members objecting to road racing, ac they consider it dangerous to cyclist?. The Cbb intend holding all their races on the track as soon as arracge mertsaro settled with the Sports Associa tion

A resolution was passed that tho Club discontinue having anything to do with road racing or encouraging it in any way Everything, m far, promises the Club a real good season.

TIMARU SKIN SALE.

At the skin salts held yesterday there was a fair attendance of buyers, and large catalogues were disponed of, though a alight drop has been recorded In values. The following are quotations for the sale s— Butchers'crossbred skins brought 3s 6d, 3s 9d, 4s, 4s 2d, 4s 3d, 4s 7d, 5s 2d, to 5s 5d ; batchers' halfbred skina, 3s 9d, 4a 4d, 4s fid, 4s 7d, to 4s lOd j farmers' crossbred skins, 2s 2d, 3s 6d, 3s lid, to 4s 9d ; farmers', half' bred skins, 2s 81, 2s lid, 3s sd, 3s 6d, 4s Id, to 4s 7d ; merino skins, Is 6d, 2* SJ, 2s 6d, 3* 4d, 3s 6d, to4u; halfbred skins, at per lb, 4d, 4£d, 4£, 4|3, to 5d ; crossbred skina, at per lb, 3d, 4}i, to 4£d ; merino skins, at par lb, 4£d, 4f 1, to 6d ; dead wool, 4£d, 4|l, to s£d per lb ; trimming?, 2£d, 2|d, to 3d per lb ; fat sold at 14s to 15s per owt ; hides, 3^d per lb

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telfgraph Kkw Plymouth, Oct 11 The memorial obelisk subscribed by the frionds of the late Troop. Hempton, waa unveiled at Okata cemetery f{--Uy, hy Cap. tain Mace. The Taranaki Guards and R fla volunteero march to Inglewcod, twelve m Us, this afternoon, aooompanied by the city band.

Fancy Pbiobs— Lieutenanr. Cuthbertson, writing from Pretoria to Mr J C Bf 11 of this town say?, inter alia th*t provisions were ab ririir_oun prices in Pretoria when hewrotoi $sid August). For instance, butter (bad), w*s rollig' at 5a 61 »■ lb, and good batter could tioi be got under 17s 6d a Ib ; small onions cost la eech, and even a glais of whiskey cost Is 6d. Lieutenant Cut! bertnon b id the last did not so much matter. Tbe c'imato and surroundings appear to agree with our late fellow townsman,

The Mayfikld Estaib With reference to a paragraph lately published in our columns stating that) a Christchurch syodi oate had purchased tbe Mayfitld estate, and intended cutting it up for sale, we learn that the purchaser was Mr Josfph Gould, of Messrs Gould, Beaumont- Co, uhristchurch, and that he has no intention cf cutting tbe estate pp.

Thb Old Men's Home—The members cf tbe Charitable Aid Board (whose names ftp' pear in our report of tbe Board's meet ing) with Mr Morriseey, the master of the Old Men's Home yesterday visited tbe proposed now Bite for the home on tbe police reserve Eist of the chow grounds. The general opinion seemed to be favourable to tbe site in question. The area available would be about 7 acres; the situation ia healthy and the land is good.

FISHINO-—The recent heavy rains hay« dirtied tho rivers and stopped all fishing, A few fine days should put the rivers right again and in good trim for anglers: In spite of the thick water a good many small fi*h havo been teken by tho worm in the A«hburton.

Catholic Li__aby Society. — This Society's usual weekly meeting wss held in the Bays' School on Wednesday evening, aod uotwithatanding the inclemency of tho woaiher there was a good attendance of men:b2rs. Mr H. MoSherry (President) ocupied the chair. The preliminary busioi _ having boon disposed of the pro gremme for the evening, which took the form of an "Editor's box,'' was proceeded with, and needless to say the programme was the means of providing ihe members with a very instructive and interesting evening's entertainment. On next Wednesday even ing Mr Moison will deliver a lecture to members of tho Society and their friends on his visit to the Paris Exposition,

A Healthy Statk of Amaibs.— At last meeting cf the Ashburton County Council it was stated by the ohairmsn of the finance committee that al! the accounts for the six months endeng September 30, 1900, were in oredlc, with tha exception of the South Rakaia water supply account, and thab the amount owing to the bank was only £1759. Thi*j Is surely a Very healthy state of affairs.

T_k Attempted Wreck of a Tbain—Two ladies who wero learning bicycle riding In a section near the scene of the attempt to wreck the Lyttelton train on Monday night had their attention attracted to the move* ments of a man carrying under his arm a parcel about the shape and size of the two pieces of railway metals which were used in the attempt to derail the train. His move' ments were suspicious, and the ladies watched him go on to the line and then lost sight of him. Seeing the report of the attempt in the morning papers, they at once communicated with the police, and detec tives are now on the look out for the man.

Those in quest of a First class Bicycle are invited to inspect Hardley Bros Stock of New Matohlees Machines.

MINING

~ - <m —- United Press Association—By El ectrio Telegraph Dunedin, Ootober 11 To-day's sales:— Central Electric, 77s 6d ; Charlton Creek, 34s 6d ; Eleotrio Extended, 38s 6d, 38*. 9J, 395; Fraser Flat, ss, die; Gentle Ann if, 20*; Gold Queen, 31s; Grand Junction, par ; Grey River, 34c 6d ; Hart ley and Riley, 119s 6d, 120s* Hokitika River, Z% 3d; Junotiou Eleotrio, 30s ; Richards Beach, 27s ; Upper Magnetic, 465; Waimumu Central, 38*. The Electric Extended dredge is expected to start work any day now. The Vincent Extended Company, have appointed a dredgomaater. The Biverbank Gold Dredging Gomdanj'n dredge has been purchased by the Perry's Reward Gold Dredging Company, whose claim is Bituated on Shenandoah Flat, noar Hoki« tiki, for £3500 oash. The Directors' report of the Greenstone Creek Gold Dredging Company juat received statei that the pontoon* were launched on October 3rd, and that Mr Gillies reports chat the work has been excellently done. The machinery has been arriving at the claim since early in September, and there is every prospect of a start being made before the New Year. The site for erecting the pontoons on was changed from the upper boundary to the lower end of the claim ia accordance with the advice of the consulting engineers. The capital of the Company was increased by £1000 during the year. Tho following tenders were accepted for the dredge; —Messrs Cable and Co., for supply ing and erecting machinery, £4500; West Coast Timber Company, for supplying timber, £332 lis; Mr E. G. Sweetman, pontoons, £665. .

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PLANTEKOA —IT CURES- — T>EAD the following Testimonials, and Judge for yourself ? " THIJ DOCTOR SURPRISED AT THE IMPROVE MENT.'"' Richmond Street, Peton-, September 28, f899 Tbe Proprietors of " Plantekoa.'; *'. ??" Sirs,—For some time past I have br-jen a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. _ t-r dajjs at a time I used to be in agony with pain >° tho region of tho stomach, and all the rrudicinca 1 tried pavr me no relief. I -.vac attended by the drct^r for some time, with no permanent result. Beirjg advised to take your Botanic Remedy, I am pleased to say I acted on this advice, and Ono Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are all remark ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearacce, and I can honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but •• Plantekoa" Oint ment healed it in a Fortnight. Take, October 15,1899 Proprietors "Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—-I am writing to inform you that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results. About five months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught In the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutt Railway Station. My thumb was badly crushed, and In a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it | would be necessary to have my thumb taken I off, and I thought myself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa i Ointment in the House (we always keep It), i I had my thumb bandaged with it, eontinu -1 ing the application for several days. The result was astounding, In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as sound as It was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa. Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it> Agents-AUSTRAL BOTANICCo., Bast St. and Carson k Co, Tancred Street COMPARE prices at Jubilee Boot Shop before buying elsewhere. 9 203 •i'Ml'l ■ .. .!. I . » i II -■ . 'J - WANTED. WANTED-By Young Lady engaged in Business, quiet Board and Lodging. Terms moderate. "X' Guardian Office. 10 IPS ■ TO-NIGHT— Service of Song, " Laddie,"' Baring Square Ohuroh, 7 30. Tickets, One Shilling. Scholars meet at 715 sharp. 10 103 . WANTEI', known—Tomato plants for sate at a reasonable price John Stack, gardener Treverton, 1010* WANTED-A Smart Youth, must be a good driver, and fond of horses.— Apply Fletohbr Bros,, Cash Supply Stores. 10 96 WAN!_D~a6 Once—Good Board and Residence for a young maa. Place must be central-Apply « D," Goabbxan Office. 10 93 TOMATOPIants early fruiting for sale* F. Jqhks, Beach Road. 1090 WANTED.— Girl to aseist in housework Apply " Alpha " Mail Offioe 1088 FOR 'Your Spring Costume "try o r Dressmaking Department under new manvement, Style and fit guaranteed— Northc-.tb _ Skjtord, " The Corner.' Yr_ESH WhltebaitT Soles, M _:!"»_<! all JO kinds of Fresh Fish by Express to night at J H Jkwi_'b . NOTICE.— The rapid shirk Gloss is so easily need that a child can gloss aollars and sbirts and give them tbe appear* once of new— John Orb & Go and Shearmak Bros P^HrIZE EGGS-^Sittings of Eggs~of follow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andaludan; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Lang shan Buffs, Laingehan Indian Game. Crosses. 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. For particulars apply this offioe 9.279 /~1 OOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to V_r^ißß. Real bargains.—Carson k Go's, Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES al__u_mT___lair's Garden Seeds from Id -per packet. * Iron Age' I Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21«.—Oabjon & Co. 9 67 WANTED at Once,-20C0 Dozen Fresh Eggs. Topprioe given.—Carson and [Co.



"O. Magnus, D.Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of-Canterbury.



MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO. Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux Elver, Otago, ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton Representative,



' \ltr ANTED KNOWN-That J. Moison VV has received a large stock of fa*h:on able Ramnwr B'<o.te..and Shoes of the best materat, also abont 'o arrive new stock of the latest French G'»c-^B, and irvlte* the Public for iufcpflctinr. J. ,\3. being the only reliable %nd practical Bootmaker iB the town, thin gives him superiority and ficiU'y to know the best va'ue and quality Repairs carried on jusb the same, in the cheapest, ne'iteat, one! niost. fashionable style. Br-sfc leathers used, and workmanship by the beet of tradesmen, at The Halt., East Street, Afhhurtoit, \\T ANTED—Every^o7y~lo~^re_ ti> advertisement re Cheap Sac in another part of_t hio issoe—A H Williams, Taccred Stree HAKDJ.EY BROS, Ashburton, supply . windmill and stand for £12, Well Sinking moderate rat s. - ;." " - 'in i ii ' ' ' ' "' — ' SPECIAL Notice—That Gbobob Duncan AND Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|d, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards; Unbleached Tabling lljd, Bleached do. Is 6fd ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2* 6d, 2a lid ; Prints 2|d, 3|d, 4{d; New Dress Material ll|d, is 3d, Is 4f d, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d; White Shirts 2slld, 3s lid, Colored do. It lid upwards. — Geoboe Duncan & Co, Beady Money Drapers; Tancred Street 10 12 **T|7 ANTEDKNOWN-& very large im ;¥¥ portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug*, Mats, and Carpetlngs just opened for the Spring Season—North. 'oOTMftH^goßp.^;:';;^^,- T^EROSENE reduced to 5s 6d, Oatmeal IV 251b 2s 9d,! Flour 251b 2s, Wax Candies 7di—• Cabson & Co. 9 6 BUY Direct, From England — Famous " Khaki 3' Cycles. Great out in the trade; first class quality ab bedrock prices for cash j single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 lis ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington; Lailies' cycles 10< per machine extra ; Quo [fations.for ten bicycles ani over on appli cation.--John Hubst, Khaki Company Stfedalt's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. TON KING'S Ltneeed mulsion, which has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local ohemißts and Grocers i<* bottles, Is 6dand 2a 6d. ; 11/ ANTE!}— Twenty Young men to *? wear Black and Brown Boots ; _>93 at P. Stock's. 9 199 A WORD to the wi'e—Tiy the rapid lightning Shift Gloss, it nevtr fails— Sbeabman Bros and John Orb k Co are the ____■' WANTED KNOWN—Ladles' Jackets formerly 27s 6i? now 4a lid, Ladles fapea formerly 30s, now 5* 6d, Ladies LaC'ntoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's I Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is ! Id, Holland Aprons* I«.—Andrew Orb's j Cheap Sale. - 7 A-N'IEO known—The rapid lightring Shirt Gloss has by far the largest eele 1 in New Zsa'and—John Orb and Co and Shearman Bros, PIANO £17 10i cash, English make, good tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 10' ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay : ; ments of 10s and upwards. The Haako piano is not excelled by any for value ; violins, accordions, and music •— H M Joses TTlV3_¥_»n likes a nice shirt then ask JjJ your laundress to uee the rapid Gloss, John Orb and k Co Shearman Bros. MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelook Street, East Belt wishes to notify that she has a first class Quadrille Band available for Df_c_, Wed dicg parties, Concerts, and Socials. Fo Terms ft etc., apply to D. Leitsh, Burnet Street. 7 17 ' -._---. »».w^tmam^mmammU'jmmammmmmmmmtK_mml_\ ASHBURTON IMPERIAL CRICKET CLUB A GENERAL Meeting of the above Club will bs held in the Temper Halloo THURSDAY, October 11, at Bpm. All members and intending members are re quested to attend. Bueiaeea important HERB RT AMO3, 10 71 , Hon bee., A.I.C.C. PEACE DEMONSTRATION. ~" A MEETING of the Fire Brigade and Peace Demonstration Committee will be held at the Fire Brigade Station on FRI DAY eyening, Ootober 12th at 8 pm, ior the purpose of fixing date of Demonstration A A FOOKS. Chairman, 10 87 ROBERT CLARK, Hon Sec. THE NZ F_RIdERS,"CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ;OF CANTERBURY, Limited hinds"~salb, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 WE WILL OFFER account R Reddl cliffe, Esq., OKf) MERINO HOGGETS Account A McKet_ie, Esq,— ---IOK 2 and 4-tooth Crossbred IOU WETHERS Qf\f\ MERINO EWES, with 100 &\J\J per oent of Lambs at foot Also, account Clients,— CATTLE, PIGS, Ac. T. F. GIBSON, Manager, 10 186 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer, _.. - L .i J FRIEDLANDER BROB., LIMITED. WEST ST BEET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, October 26, For whioh we shall be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE SATURDAYTbctober 13, MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell on above date, a quantity of furniture, viz: — Double Iron Bedstead, Spring Mattresses, Table*, Chairs, Couch, Sewing Machine, Suite Furniture, Linoleum, Fender and Irons, etc. Sale at 11 30 am D. THOMAS. 10 89 Auctioneer E W HANMER ""l)^BE_ri37 f^o~~" At the Arcade (by permission of Mr Thomas) at 12 o'clock sharp. I AM instructed so Sell by Public Auction on the above date the property of and now occupied by C. J, Stychb, Esq., on Winter's Road, (who has deoided to move ' nearer to town), 10 acres, more or less, with a douse of 10 rooms, including bath room, with shower and hot and cold water laid on, and- all modern conveniences, with water supply from windmill, i There is also wish house, coal house, I stable, traphouse, pigsty, etc,etc. r The land is of the very best quality, well fenced, and the garden stocked with fruit | trees, etc. The balance of the land outside the immediate hoitleis recently laid down \ with English grasses. The house is on a •olid concrete foundation, and roofed with iron. For terms, • to., p B. W. HANMER. ' J. R. BLAND, 1 10 22 Auctlonecr



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. TBE Committee of the above Club h.ve decided NOT to hold tha Road R«ce, ! as previously arranged. 1 HENRY THOMPSON, !0 107 Hon. P«eretary. ODDFELLOWS' HALL ASHBDBTOK. " (Under the direction of Edwin Gkach ) MONDAY NEK1 1, Octoter 15 One Night Only., One Night Only. ,F_It„W_LL APPEARANCE OF FAREWELL AP'_?&BANO_ OF DONALD TV AT AC DONALD ON AL.D MaCDONALD The Famous War Correspondent, Brilliant , Journalist and Ideal Platform Orator. ATTRACTION EITRAORDINABY. GRAND COMPOSITE LECTURE 5 Great __e«tnx_s In One _• _» OrenM; Lectureii in. One _» "The Story of the Siege," "Scenes and Sensations of Battle," " On Togela Heights." ••The Investment and Defence of Lady smith," " The Relief by General Buller," •9" ISO Views from South Africa ISO REMEMBER ABSOLUTE FAREWELL. • A Rare Treat, Don't Miss This." Prices 3s, 2s, Is. Plan of view at H M Jokis's, Bookseller, where 2a tlokets are also on sals. 10 83 A CLARK, Representative THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BROS have been appointed as Agent for this first quality ENGLISH BICYCLE The Manufacturers, Messes Always k Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicycles co the British Army, and to the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain. THE MATCHLESS has been in use right through the Transvaal War. Over 2,000 Machines have been supplied to the War Department for use dating the War. IHE MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME I_fic_ojc Invited HiRDLEYBROS SOCIAL ANDUANCE Elgin Schoolroom, 19th October. Aid Children's Excursion. Admission 2< 6d. Iq 70 ~ PURBRRED "PRIZE POULTRY IflGrGß*. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Anda sians, Langshans, and Dorkings from 5s to 21s per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BKRBYMAN. , _ : . _______ J FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Fquart Tanks, alao Corrugated Iron Tanks rom 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply, _____* Bros ! FOR BALE, 90 58281"" 90 A short distance Below tbe t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired It can be divided into two allotments, making 45 acres each T BULLOCK. TO LET, COMFORTABLE Dwelling tome of sf_ rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanui Road, Possession c_ be given next week T BULLOCK FOR SALE, SECTIONS No 85 and 86, each containing \ acre, McMutdo Street, Tinwald Vety easy terms can be arranged T BULLOCK ' TO" L B T, Dwelling of five rooms, etc, conveniently aibuated en the south side of Moore Street T. BULLOCK SUBUK__FREi3IDBNOE, Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH Q ROODB 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro* perty of Mb Wabd. As he has removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy termj of payment Fartieulars on application T BULLOCK. MONEY. £1100 for immediate investment on approved first class freehold security, as 4i per cent Apply to T BULLOCK ~~~" TO B&REllT-- TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop situated hear the Railway Station* Apnly to T. BULLOCK. TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allen ton Apply to ■.*'■' T BULLOCK, Agent. f _ r ........i..... hi. i ■ . n. .'». INDUSTRIAL BUILD T*G SOCIETY SHARES. for Tale* UNEXPIRED Appropriation and t» Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET, Jooms in Arcade Chambers also Office ..or Small Shop in the Vrca T.BULLOCK TO LET COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with one acre of land, part of which is planted with fruit trees, situated at the Comer of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Street, Trevorton. Rental—Bs par week Apply to T BULLOCK THE NZ. FARMERS* 00-OPEFATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. ■: WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District 365 „ " „ „ 4 500 „ Dromore „ \ - 1000 „ Lauriston „ - ,1180 „ Snringburn „ 760 tt Wakanui „ 1031 -  ' -bertscy „ 1958;  „ Dromore „\ , . --_;-«* GIBSON, 149 _js*~- Manager i I I - Stuck New Venus,



___.ii.iii>)-*-, .[i-i-wi^ - i lWn ,, ltm mmM»mmm&ifvk? n 11W »&mom mm _■>■< ■ro ■i*#^ww_gssfc__MWS__^»p_w_»_w-*/*_.*«_l CROWDED WITH NEW GOODS, FROM FLOOR TO GEILIKG. Haying" just opened 25 cases ex s.s' * Gothic' and«Rangltira.' we are now able to ask our Clients' Inspection of a WONDERFUL TARIETY OF FRESE NOVELTIES! COMPRISING :—New Mantles, New Jackets, New Skirts. New Blouses, IN * DRESS GOODS We have the latest Black and White Effects, Lustres and French Foulle, In BLOUSE FABBICS We show Fancy Mucins, Valenciennes Muslins, Organdie Stripes, Mercerised Sateens, Silk Zephyrs, Crepe arid Chiff n Stripes, a _ a very pretty range of NEW PRINTS. NEW MILLINERY 1 NEW MILLINERY! Must be inspected to be -appreciated. (We make a Speciality of Ohildiw w Head Gear.) WHITE AND CREAM PIQUE COSTUMES In thel-ifest Shapes,. Cower, Harlow, Keswick, etc. LOVELY LACES Tory choioe ; in Valenciennes, Guipure, Torohon and Oriental, md Insertions to nttttfe, FANCY OVERALL LACE (very chaste) UP-TO-DATE VEILINGS In Magpie Cream, White and Black), finest lot yet Bhown at The'Oemer. NEW BRAID TRIMMINGS (specially selected) The Latest in Fisohu*, Scarfs, Buffs, Bows, Tests and Fronts. A smart lot oi Child KHAKI BLOUSES and CAPS to match. NEW SUNSHADES. Pretty White Kid Boots and Shoes for Infants, Tastfui Tsn Shoes in Strap or 2_M Mi_e_ Lid-ee' Glace Kid Shoes (French and American), in Lice, Button and Strap JUST ARRIVED from the famous Moggie! and Wellington Factories .— BOYS, CLOTHING Of Khaki (repulaticn elotb), Serge and Tweed, in Transvaal, Baden-Powell and Sailor SblPfT LADIES NOTE THAT- , "OUR DRESS-MAKING DEPARrMNiy' r Under Miss Oobbik (from Wellington), is now in full swing; Kindly plaoe yoir Ori if o the Show and Races EARLY, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, " THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCBE® STEEE



Garden'- Took .Garden Took OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mowers Lawn Mowers Cheaper Than Any Cther House SPADES* FORKS, TROWEL?, RAKfcS* HOES, SCYTHES. Fowl Netting Fowl Netting 10,000 YARDS JUST LANDED COME EABLT-ANI) SECURE YOUR BEQUIREMENTS ■ t ■ ■ ■■. W. H. COLLINS &■ CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND C AL MERCHANTS AGENTS ROYAL INSURANCE 00,



». McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru a A LWAY3 in Stock—A fin>t \7 A class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, j Designs and Estimates for- I warded on application. ** Letter Catting in any style- 10 25 GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP CASH SALE. For One Month Only HAVING secured more commodious Premises in Burnett Street, 1 have determined to quit as much stock as po sill ■ bo save Expense and breakage in remtval. Those in want of Cheap literature, Sta tionery, Fancy Goods or Toys cannot £o better than make their purchases while the Sale lasts. Every article is reduced Books and Fancy Goods slightly soiled to be sold very cheap; 100,000 Envelopes must go. Splendid Chance for Business People to replenish their Offices with Stationery. I DON'T FORGET; ft DON'T DELAY. Gome Early _ Get a Good Pick A- H- WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Stationer, &o. TANCRED STREET. __^ I 232 7____il___MiE R____-^___rr-' WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER: ♦Our Ho. 4 at Sfc will be Ho. 4 2 8 * :: I:: lit « " -J % I Our Ho. 1 at 2/ Q wdl be "J^g \__z-lio. t No"8 S_fcaiJston 'ire new Blends. We do ao with confidence, toowjwr I*. to be the finest quality procurable. at-tbe price. _BK FOR OUR TEA* _ HAVE NOTHING E*-SE. All o_ei Brands^t mentioned are reduced : ____._____^_^'*^^ CRICKETING and Lawn Tennis Material j ex Gothio from London, Bats, Singles,! Doubles and all oane. The famous Union Driver Bat, Balls. Stumps, Gloves, Pad*. Racquets from 10e 6d •fecial value ; Tennis Balls plain and covered all ab Cash prices equal to Cbri4tohurch houses. Please call and inspect olub's Glovet. &o—H M Joses



OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS ABhburton and surrounding die tricts every four months, viz—Mares- July, and November.} ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mode Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton. Ec at Commercial Hotel. SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO* The Latest and Best Manufactured by C WILLtAMS _ Co., Rich?- -.. _. V.A. ___nr ~*~ * PBIZR COJML_»__XJ[XIO» THE "TRIAD" offers a priue of two guineas to the person who names the four most popular 'preachers,' 'doctors,' and • lawyers ' residing in the oolony. The person who votes for the twelve the majority vote for will re.eive the prize. To close November 20. For Puzz'e Competition specially, for juveniles, see Triad CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down your list cf ' preachers, ' doctors, and ' lawyers , and post same (enclosing a receipt for 5e ar more from any Triad advertiser, as pir Use | below) to "ihe Manager of the 2ri*d Dunedin." AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook's Cocoa Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boob Curtis, F. Jeweller Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar^ etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams , Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's K-ie Teas, all Grocers Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Nelson, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express Cullen, agent Nicholas k Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpera tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Sunflower Soap Spring Biosfom Tea  Suratura Tea ~. Teed an^CdvCorn Cure Tonkittg'a Lioseed Emulsion •Wahoo Loasby'e, «Koolibah BoMhy's Waltke'sSoap - ' Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobacco Wilson, Balk & Co, Fr eh C'ffee, 9 uvah _ Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants TO hWl\ Centrally Situated, TWO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Viotorla Buildings, adjoining the Aroadej 1 rental, 10s 6d per week T. BULLOQg. TUBT OPENED-Fishing Tackle, Pers,s. \0 Karamee from London. The latest 1 Rods, Minnows, Lines, Gaff Hooks etc. etc ! early inspection invited,—Habdlsy Bftot