Loiigh (Liberal) • Obelsea, Mr 0 A Whit mor^ (Conservative) ; Coventry, Mr C J Murray (Con«ervative) • Salford Nf-rtb, Mr "IT Piatt-Hisrgins (Conservative) ; Salford West, Mr L Knowlea (Conservative) ; Clap ham, Mr P M Thornton (Conservative) ; Stoke-upon-Trent, Mr D H Coghill (Liberal- Unioaiat) ; Whitebaven, Mr A Helder (Conservative) ; Perth, Mr R Wallace (Liberal) ; Battersea, Mr John Burns (Liberal) ; Kennington Division of Lambeth, Mr F L Cook (Conservative) ; Deptford, Mr A H A Morton (Conservative); D«w« busy, Mr Mark Oldroyd (Liberal) ; Not tiagham Eaefc, Mr E Band (Conservative); Nottingham W»pt, Mr J B Voxall (Liberal) ; Nottingham South, Ljrd H O B*ntiiitk (Conservative) ; Fvfmouth ami ienryji, Mr F J Hornimai. (Libera!) ; Paißley, Sir W Dui<» (Liberal) Tha fnllotviof new members were eleofcfd : Torieß—Gdlway Oily, M r M L P Morris ; Sftlford Wouth, Mr J Grovfiß ; Stockton, Colonel Ropoer ; 80 George's, H.inovpr Squire, Colonel H Legge ; Lambebn North, Mr F Homer ; M'ddlesborough, Colonel Sadler. At Leicester, Sir J Rolleston (Conaerva* fcive) ousted Mr W Hazall (Liberal) gßtoeived Wakapuaka Ocb 4, flOei.m, This Office 11 7 a m London, October § Membtra elected :~For Rosaend&lo DivU •ion Lancashire, Southern Division Moyouth Weitem Division Carmarthen j Eifior Divi sion Carmarthen; Ludlow, KendaE, Ripon, Kilkenny, City CUre East, Galway East, mid Cork. Weßtmeath Soath, Dublin North, Edinburgh And Sr, Andrews Universities^ Sleoted unop^oeed :—Newbury Diviaion, W A Mount, (Tory); 'ul amore, Burk ; Lime rlok East, London ; M?a h tjouth, Carew ; Sligo Somb, O'DowdJ ail Nationalists. At the poib the Liberal Imperialists have Granth >iti priestly ; Gloucester City, R Reaj Bwat*pa ><v>i, Sir George Newn'Jß; South ■Wo!verh;v.n!iu>n, H Newman} Northamp ton, Doctor Shipman, who Hcfeafed Orlebar and Randall Haatinge, F Thomas. Totals Conssrvativeg 154 ; Liberal Unionists 24; Ltbe'als 35 ; Nationalist 20. The Conservatives have gained fix Beats, the Liberals seven, all the latter bsing Imperialists. The Conservatives ■soured greatly increased majorities at f.oa dOD f Mftncheater acid Salford. At East Manchester Mr Balfour's majority was 2453. la North E»st Manchester Mr Ferguson bc»t Birrell by 706. la North Manchester, Mr Rohwsnn's msjority wan 26. At Leices ter Mr H Broadhuret, re-*l*oted, was first oa the poll, Mr Rollesbon being second.

SWIMMING.

AN AUSTRALIAN YTOTORY

United Press Association —By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 4, 8 5 pm) London, October 2 ffeHings, the New South Wales swim* mer, won the 100 yds Championship of the Southern Comities ia 65| sees. beating liabell, the Austrian champion, by a yard. Helilngs and Llndbnrg will return to Australia in the Urmuz.

Mount Hutt Road Board

The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on Ootober 1. Present—Messrs Morgan, McFarlane, Murdoch, and Batty. Ib was decided to send Mr Mcllraith a copy of the Clerk's report re contract on the main Rtver road. It was decided to call for tenders for shingling about one mile and a half of ohe back track, Bighba-nk, fifteen yards to the chain* It was decided to draw three names to be ■tied for rates overdue, and to enforce the (sen per cent penalty in all caaes. Mr McFarlane was deputed to make enquiries from Messrs P and D Duncan and J Anderson as to cost of a road roller. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote, asking the Board to take over the new roads on Highbank'—This was agreed to, the Land Board to be asked to oend a surveyor to arrange at what points the fences should be opened to allow the passage of storm water. It was decided to levy a rate of one far thing in the pound for the current ysar, payable in one sum on December 1 Messrs Morgan and Batty were appointed top.ign ths rate book Mr J Blair's tender for shingling Barkers road was accepted, and Mr T Brighta for shingling back track at Marawiti Accounts amounting to £36 15a 4d were pasted for payment

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph WsxuNoTOir, Oob 4 The Council met at 2.30. The Criminal Code Act, 1893, Amendment Bill, Government Railways Bill, and Slaughtering and Inspection BUI, were read t> third time and passed. The Hons. Bowen, Pitt, and Rlgg, were appointed to confer with representatives of the Lower House with regard to objections made by the latter to the OounoiPs amend ments in the Imprisonment for Debt Limita tion Bill. The following Bills were read a first time : —-N.Z. Console Act Amendment Bill, Midland Authoriaed Area of Land Settle ment Bill s Fisheries Encouragement Act Amendment Bill, Rotorua Town Counoil Bill, and West Coast Settlement Beserves Aot Amendment Bill. The Hon. W C Walker moved the Becond reading of the Old Age Pensions Amendment 8.111. The Hon. G McLean spoke strongly of the action of certain people who were themselves earning good livings and allowing their parentß to acoapt State aid; He considered It a disgrace that the Bill had not prevented the possibility of this. Mr Bolt considered a syßtem of universal pensions Bhould be inaugurated, the recepienta contributing a small amount to the fund and Government subsidising. Mr Bonar thought Government should h»Te brought down better data as to the coßt of the system already in its second year. The nystem was costing more than double the Bmount estimated, and he considered a great wrong would be done to penßioners and the colony alike if pensions had to be dis» continued at a later date. The Government bad also promised that the charitable aid rate should be decreased, but in the secoad year of the system rates had increased from £93,000 to £108,000. After debate the Hon. W C Walker defended Government against Mr Bonar's allegation, and said aa a matter of fact charitable aid had decreased during the lust year. Tde Bill was read a second time Hoa. R< Reeves moved the second reading of the Victoria College Act Amendment Bilk' The Council adjourned at 5 p m The Counoil resumed at 7.30 The iebata on the Victoria College Bill was continued and eventually the motion of {Mr Bolt bhafc the Bill be read three months hence wai carried and the Counoil adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 3 The House met at 2 30 p.m. The report of the Managers appointed to confer with the Council on the amendments made by the latter In the Public Health Bill were agreed to. The Premier pave notice to jntroduc.e the Pphjm "Prohibition Bill. ' | The Premier said that ia accordance with the general wish of members he had oabled to fiord Roberts congratulations of the House on his birthday, aud had received & reply stating that he and l^ady Roberta were pleased at the compliment, and saying that i he would always be proud of having had under his command the brave men aent to South Africa by this colony. The Premier said that some anxiety had been expressed »s to what clay would be proclaimed the peace day. It was not fowible to say whtn the preseub guerilla wh wonld cease, and aft the (Eraaw&al and Orange Free State bad been Annexed there

would probably be na formal declaration of peace. Government bad considered the matter, and with a view to giving due notice to the colony they had fixed the Prince of Waleß Birthday, 9bh November, as the date Of the celebration. The Maori Land Administration Bill was read a first time, and a long discussion took place upon the subject of Native lauds, lasting tiil the 5.50 adjournment. The House resumed at 7 30 p m The debate on the Land for Settlement Consolidation Bill was resumed and was still going on when the telegraph cffioe I eloted. After a long debate, the motion for the committal of th« Bill waa oarripd. 1 The Hon J 6 Ward mov.d 'he seoond reading of the Kieotorm Ace Amendment* : Bill, whi«h wan carried on th< voioep. I The Land* for BettiomenD Consolidation Bit! in corr.nri'fcteo, clause 4 was amended i»i the direction thafc & member of the L'»n<3 Purchase Board ne«d noo nece-isarily be a member of a Land Board. In causa 30, the provision for tak ng Sands for workers' homes, owner ehatl have the right to retain thirty acres, was altar«d to fifty acre*. In I clause 29 a new sab-clause was added that where an owner elects to retain poeif ssion for a limited period he shall keep the fond and buildings in good condition, and pay rate*. Mr Lewi* moved to insert a proviso to clause 49 giving applicant the option of presenting himself for eEamination at any Land Board. Lost by 32 to 10. A new eub-clatise was added, providing that a selector may take up additional adjoining area if he can show that he pos sesses insufficient land to maintain himself and family. The amount to be advancod for buildings, fencing, etc., for workers' homes, was increased from £20 to £50. Mr Seddon moved to strike out the clause providing for a rebate of ten per cent on prompt payment of rent. Lost by 27 to 14. Mr Sedtion said he would under the amended Land Act include all Crown tenants to whom rebate should apply. At sam Mr Ooliins moved to report progress, which was ultimately withdrawn* The Premier offered, that if the Biil passed, to make is inoperative uutil ten days after the close of next soEHion. The Bill after discussion waa reported with amendments. On th*» motion that the amendments be agreed to, Mr Herries and Mr Pirani hoped the Premier would redeem his promise to make the Bill apply to all Crown tenant?. The Premier said that such a strong case u.yu;u be made out for all Crown tenants coming under the rebate, that he would bring down a short Biil effecting that object. The amendments were agreed to The Pramier gave notice to move today that the House affirms that Fiji as a Crown colony be abolished, and that it is desirable that tho islands federate with New Zaaland The House rose at 9am

The Addington Camp.

At the camp on Tuesday morning the Aahburton Mounted Rifles held n foot parade at 6.15, wheo they were instructed by Steff- Sergeant-Major Coleman, At 10 o'clock boi h corps paraded and marched to the P*rk, where they were exercised in battalion drill by Captain Lindsay, and afterwards in j companies by their own officers. At 2,45 the corpe again paraded, ar.d were similarly j instructed. Gapbain Buckley has made the following promotions in the Ashburton Mounted Rifieis:~ Lance-Corporal Christian to be corpora!, Trooper Cow to be lance corporal: 16 has been decided to hold a sports meeting on Saturday next), commencing at 2 p.m. At noon on Tuesday a committee of non-oommisßioned offioera was appointed, aud drew up a programme, Trurrpeter-Major I Thompson was appointed secretary, j A letter from the Pioneer Bicycle Club, I as to combining their sports with those of the corpa, was considered, but the proposal could not be entertained as a large number of entries are expected for the mftitary sports and the programme would b9 too lengthy. The competitions will be for the b 8t troop horee, Spiral, Two Sections, Ha.i Sections over Hurdles, Alarm, Lloyd- Lindsay, Best Jumper, Victoria Cross Race, Cutting Turk's Head, Lad Horse over Hurdles, and an Exchange Race. The { Garrison Band will be in attendance. The followiag is from the Press: —The work yesterday consisted cf iootdrill in the morning, after which there was a mounted < parade at) Hagley Park, when the men of both corps were exercised in battalion drill by Captain Lindsay, and were afterwards practised in the march past in columns of divisions and sections. la the afternoon the Yeomanry went through divieiontkl work, and extended section formation. The Mounted R.fl*n went in for attack, and retreat movements with blank cartridge. Their work was smartly executed, and the parad« movements which were practised afterward* were well done. A decided improvement in steadiness waa noticeable in both corps, and, given fine weather, the inspection tomorrow afternoon at Hagtay Park should be the beat yet seen at Christchureh. At 7 30 last evening, Staff Sergernt Major Coleman instructed the non commissioned officers in guard mounting. Referring to Ashbnrton Mountedßifflef, our j contemporary's special reporter says :— Drill has been practised most assiduously. One baa only to watch the movements of the troop on a» afternoon in the North Park to see that this has been so, and that a keen I intelligence has been brought to parade as j well as an enthusiastic willingness to work. A sight of this troop at monnted drill gladdens the eye of an old soldier. Hha men form as fine a body as one could wish to see, as indeed they must, for khey are the pick of the farms and stations of the country. There ie no need for riding tests here. Every man of the troop has been in the saddle from his youth, and the horses they , have brought with them are worthy of the men. A glance at thoae noble horses makes one wonder what the statement meant that wat made some time ago that cavalry mounts were scarce* The captain acd his offioers are proud of the men, and the men are proud of their officers, and thus there is an esprit de corps that ie likely to give the troop a long and happy life.

THE LATEST THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

The Kaiser and the Chinese Emperor-

A Severs Letter-

Th» Kaiser's Terms

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 4, 9 am, This office 10 25 a m Berlin, Oct. 3 It is officially stated by Government: that the Emporor has sent the following reply to the Chinese Emperor's edict to him :— *41 observe with satisfaction that your Majesty is anxious to expiats accord- Ing to your religon the shameful murders. Yeb as Rawer and a Christian, I cannot regard the oblations you propose as an atonement for my minister there, gone to the throne of God, and for many of my brethren of the Christian faith, biahopa, missionaries, women and children, who, for the sake of their faith, which is also mine, died martyrs, and are appearing before God, as ycur Majesty's accusers, Mo oblations suffice for all those innocent ones. I do pob hold your Majesty person ally responsible, but your advisers and the officials on whose heads rests this blood guiltineaa, aud who mosfc expiate these abominable deeds. When your M»Jasty brings those officials to condign punishment, then I will consider the expiation which satisfies Christendom.'' The Kaiser invites the Emperor to return to Pekin, promising him protec tion, and adding— " I yearn for a peace which atones foi gullb to the uttermost, which offers all foreigners in China com - plete security, and which offers, above all, the free exercise of religion.

1 Received Wakapuaka Oob 4, 10 a.m, This Office JO 50 a.m I Hong Kon«, October 3 Two battalions with one battery of Rhb liana remain at Pekin Owing to an attack on the German patrol south of P«kin, General Hoffmer with 2000 troops and batteries burned several village! where arms were found. Me subsequently dispersed a large Boxer fo/oe killing 40

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Johannesburg Refugees to Betuxa

Era-a us Cheats Lord Roberts

Uaitfid Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Beoelved Wakapuak* Oat 4, 9,0 a m, This Office 10 25 am) toNDON, Oct 3 The Military Governor of Johannes burg is ready to receive any refugees who desire to return to the city, at (he rate of from 3000 to 4000 weekly, beginning on October 10. Commandant Erasmus used the recent armistice for removing 50,000 .nttla trom Pietersborg plateau

Australian.

United Presi Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakaouaka Oot 4, 9 45 a m, ; This offioe 11 26 a m I Sydney, October 4 The Premier delivers Uin Budget speech to-night. Sir W J Lyne on behalf of the Federating Premiers sent a cable to reach Lord Hopetoun &t the farewell banquet ex pressing satisfaction ab his selection as Governor General, as being ao eminently fitted for the posr, and co acceptable to Australia; assuring him of a very warm welcome Received Wakapuaka Ocb 4, 9 45 a m This Offioe 11 26 a m Melbourne, Oct. 4 The Assembly h«8 pasted a Bill providing they take a vote at the coming elections on the question of Woman's suffrage

SPORTING

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

SECOND DAY

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph WANQANOI, Oot 4 There is beautiful weather and a good attendance. Results: Owen Stakbs, six furlongn—Cora Linn 1, Calceolaria 2. Robin Adalr 3. Chasseur also started. Won all the way. Time—i 19 Dividend—£2 4s Hack Flying, six furlongs •— Mozina 1, West Guard 2, Himtlay* 3 A good finish All started Time—l 19f Dividend—£7 18i

MINING

United Prega Association—By Eleetrio Telegraph —Copyright Dunrdin, October 4 Sales—Arrow Junction, 27a 6d ; Clyde 80s ; Cromwell, 975, 98t; Eleotrio Extended 38s 6d, 335, 37s ; Gentle Annie, 19a 6d ; Gold Qaeen, 34u ; Hartley and Riley 1655, 163s 6d, 161s ; Junction Electric, 29s fed, 30j, 31s ; Kaiwarau Bsidge, 2s 3d ; Magnet c 353 ; Mmnuhorika, 88s ; Meg and Annie, 75a, 76j ; Richards' Beaoh, 283, 27a; Sailor's Bend, 45a ; Second Magnetic 40s, 40s, 40a 3d ; Upper Magnetic, 38s, 37s 9d, 39i; Vincent, 41a 6i ; Vincanb Extended, 433, 42?.

The Alpine Consols Dredging Company ace calling for applications for the position of dredge-master. A cable has been received from Mr Ray mond Payne from New York in which he states that he has obtained prices for the machinery (exclusive of pontoons, engine and boiler and centrifugal pumps) for five out of the fifteen companies on whose behalf he wenb bo America. The engineer in Dunedin considers the prices satisfactory, and the directors will be called together without delay to decide as to whether the tenders shall be accepted. It is reasonable i to suppose that they will be accepted, in whioh case Mr Payne will be cabled to, and the work pub in hand. The machinery will be completed within four or five months from the time of the acceptance of the tenders: The Greenstone Creek pontoons were sue* otsafnlly launched yesterday. Part of tha machinery is on tha ground. The Waipuna Company's dredge ia work ing three shifts. The gold, so far, is not of a heavy nature, though a few coarse pieces are met with. 3Jhe tables are acting well, and are clear of dead sand or silt).

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per United Press 4eaoclation—By Electric Telegraph. Wm,lin«toh, Ootober 4 A cable from Sir A Milner to the premier Ootober 2 reports that private Cone of the third contingent is dangerously ill at Pre toria He comes from South Canterbury. (The trooper went from Rangiora) North Canterbury. Lieutenant-Colonel Collins has received a reply from Government that the New Zealand Rifle Association meeting for 1901 is to be carried out on the old lines, subject to certain ftuggeaUont which will be made by the ooir>mander of the foroes as to oertain compmitious under service conditions t-eiog adopted. Lieutsnaii Colooe! ColUcs is endeavouring to secure the old range at Puiiki, aear Wang«nui, for the m^Hng. DONEPIN, Oeofcer 2 Mr Thornton renewed his application in the Fogo oasn, heard in o»mera,ati the Police 1 Court this morning. After argument Mr Graham refused it, also an applioation for an idjoarnment was refuted.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapnaka Ootober 4, 10 am, Thi* Office 10 50 am) St Petersburg, October 3 The Russian ntw naval estimates show an increase of a million sterling

THB ASHBURTOTS^GUAItmAII : ffiUBSBAT, OCttOBBB 4, 1900



Wbathkb Forecast—Cap'ain Edwin wires:— W«et no South-west and south gale, glass rice after six hours from now, indica tions of rah. From thb Front. ~ Another invalided troop»r, Edward Willie, who was in the hospital at Johannesburg when the late Corporal Upton died, reached Hobarb yester day, in the Wakanui Totalisatqr Permit —Tbo Secretary of the A«hburton Trotting Club informs us that he has received the totalieator permit for th« Spring meeting, on October 24, from the Colonial Secretary A New Coal Seam.—The fortification Cobl Company have now (says the Bn'tce Herald) driven their new drive about 60 i o into the hill, and struck coil on Saturday. The new drive ia on the west side of the hill, about 300 yards up *rom the present pit's mouth. Wiixowby—The anniversary aervicss ia connection with the Wesleyan Churoh were held last Sunday, September 30th. The preacher in the morning was the Rev J Skinner, and evening Rev J D Jory. In the afternoon & ' Serviaeof Sing' entitled ' Over the Line ' was rendered by the choirs The singers acquitted themselves most creditably | Mr F Wheeler accompanied on the organ, Mr Parker and Mr G Chapman on the violin and Miss Maysie Lill read th» story. The meetings throughout the day, despite the stormy weather, ware well attended. The annual soiree was held In the schoolroom on Tuesday October 2. The proceedings com menced with a tea, the tables were beauti fully decorated, and laden with good things' The churoh was packed for the evening meeting, Mr VV Harding occupied the chair. Mr S S Chapman read the financial report, stating that th« past year hai been one of steady progress, both spiritually and finan* cially. The debt on the parsonage has. been extinguished, aud now, plans for improving the church are in hand, and the work is to be proceeded with at once. Addresses of a stirring and instruotive character were also delivered* during the eveningly the Revs J Skinner, T Fee, and Mr Ager. Some ex* oellent music was rendered by the choir under the leadership of Mr J Wheeler. Rev J D Jory tendered sincere tbanks to the ladies for their sumptuous tea. to the choir for the music, to bicket sellers, the speakers who 1 had come a distance in order to assist, and to the man who boiled the billy. Taken altogether the function was a most success* ful one



O. Magnus, D.Fatersoit, Dredging Expert Member Stocfc and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury, NIACHUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has bad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq. Aehburton Renrsientfttive. bmoke New Venae



Musical.— Mrs O M Brooke took the leading soprano part in the Christobtroh Amateur Operatic Society's performance of HM S Pinafore last evening and was very suocessfu'. The Press says she acquitted her self, od the whole extremely well. She was not altogether at ease in tha more dramatic soenes, but in the most of her numbers, and especially in the concerted music, she need her pleasant voioe to the very bett advan \ tage, and the audience was sot slow to re» cognise her efforts. Pbbsonali.—A very pleasing ceremony took ptaoe to-day at the offices of Messrs Friedlander Bros, Limited, when the mem bers of the staff took the opportunity of presenting the secretary, Mr Mori'z Fried lander, with a very hamieotne double set of carvers and a pair of 6-th slioerc, on the I oooaaion of his approaching marriage. The managing director, in a neat speech, made the presentation, and after members of the staff hid also spoken, bearing testimony to the recipient's good qualities both as a busi ness roan and in private life, Mr Friedlander suitably replied.



$O£TE TO THE FRONT. MR RACING CYCLIST,~Now thah the racing season ia at hand, it ia absolutely nkcessaby that you should have the best bicycle Notice how the riders of RTJDGK WHITWOKTHB have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine out of ten championships fell to riders of the Rupge Whitworth. Did theae riders I ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the | Rudge-Whitwobth stood on the bumpy ! track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rvoa h-Whitworth has only been on the path a few months, yet it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to ba an "alao started, or will you lead on a Rttdok-Whitwobth RUDGE - WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,— WON HALF, ONE, THBHK, FIVB AND ! TEN MILE CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THBEE, FITS AND TBN MILS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. : MR TOURIST.- You want a wheel that is not too heavy, but strong enough to oarry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, ab the came time, can show pace when the going is good. The Rtdge Whitworth answers this description What is England's experience! Thu battle of the high-grade : wheels has end^i in a complete victory for the RudgbWhitworth, whioh is now right on top in the O d Country. Inspection Invited. I!, i mm , CITY CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET. ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER! jy QAA and £500 to lend on first slmb security of Freehold ¥arm Lands at 4£ per cent F FERRIMAN FOR SALE — That Desirable Home, consisting of a good 5 roomed Home with excellent outbuildings, situated on 2 aorei of rioh soil, fronting on a good road, and within easy iistanoa of the Post Office. Mr Leggett, the owner, who is now living In Chrlstchurch, wishes to sell on account of his work taking him away from Ashburton F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—Brick House, on | acre, Nelson 3treet, Ham pstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a sound investment for the prioe required, £220. Oaah or terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Ashburton 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 Stables, and Cow Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision ¥ ¥ ERRIMAN FOR BALE—Si acres at AHentoa, a rery desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN T?OR HALE—Se?eral Section! at Fairton. V FERRIMAN PERPETUAL LEASE FOR SALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable borne, with 44 aores of good grazing land ; small yearly rtntal. Inspect this property before buying your home F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres,. capital investment, would let to pay 8| per cent on prioe required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within, 2£ miles of Railway Station 600 acres Sareral Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1560 acrei upwards F FERRIMAN



I WANTED [mO-NlGFT.—Welcome Home Social to 1 Re v, W, Umb at the Baptist Church. Solos, specini Hijigingf, Social Intercourse, and Refreshment», etc Doors open afc 7 o'clock ; cfiair taken at 7 30. Free-will offering. AH are welcome 10 30 WANTED, at once—A General Servant- Apply Mrs Hugms, Cameron »Bfemt 10 3* PASTOR reamed from hit honeymoon down South on Tuesday evening last., A Social will be held This j Evening to welcome him to the permanent Pastorals of the Baptist Onrch. 10 31 ~\ NNlVEßslßlrT^We«Te y *n BuGdayj /x. Bohool, Baring f quare, Sunday next) Festival Mmic. Preacher: Rev Thos Fee. Conductor of tinging: Mr W. MoDonn'rl. * _ V*3 TO LET—Hon«e of S:x Rooms within ■even miuutes walk of the Post Office* Bent 7s per week.—Chas. «J. hTTOHS, Bur nett Btreet. 10 27 W~™ANTED — Comfortable Board and Lodging?. Termi moderate. Apply at once by letter to "Ilex," this office. , 1026 fTU N WAL D. —■ 0. Hawkins has just X received a Ifew Stock foa the Summer | season. Pripts frtm 3i|d, Dr«ss Stuff from 9d ; Boots and Shoes, not to be beaten in Ashbarton 1° 35 FRESH Whitebait (firat of the seasoo) Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fi>h by express To-Fighb. - J. H. Jbwict, , opposite Mail ( ffioe. ! ANTEITKn^w^-That our Windows wilt be lighted on Thursday Even ing, with the object of making a special Display of Season's Goods, from 7.30 to 9 o'clock—Mitchell and Turnxr WANTED Known—That the Public are invited to view the exquisite Novel* ties which we intend exhibiting in our Windows on Thursday Evening, from 7 30 to 9 o'olock—Mitchell asp Tpbnkb BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at jj. Stock s, 9 202 OAKD atld Residence required by Lady and Gentleman.-—Apply A. Watsoh, this office. 10 16 SPECIAL Notice—That Gjsobgb Dunoak and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6sd, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll|d, | Bleached do. la 6fd ; White and Colored | Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2s lid ; Prints 2|l, 3|d, 4| j ; New Dress Material ll|d, Is 3d, Is 4|d, upwards; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d; White Shirts 2« lid, 3a lid, Colored do. Is lid, upwards. — George Duncan & Co, Ready j Money Drapers, Tancrei street 10 12 KEROSExSE reduced to 5a 6d. Oatmeal \ 251b 2s 9i, Flour 251b 2s, Wax I Caadles 7d.~Cabsow & Co. 9 5 PRIZE EGGS—Sittings of Eggs.of follow ing :— Langehan, Buff Orpington, And&lumn; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, L%ng. Shan Buffs, Liognhau Indian Game. Orosses. 5* Bitting, 10 guaranteed. For particulars apply this office 9 279 f~Y OOT) Second hand Bioyoleß from £3 to VJT £8. Real bargains.—Carson ft Cg's< Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21s.—Cabeoit & Co. 9 67 W" ANTED ftTOnoe",—2oGO Di zen Fresh Fggs. Top price given.—Carson and Co, FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Fquart Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tankß from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply i Habdley Bros rilHO^K who desire a convenient house .1. and uc-to-date, should consult Hard lev Bros,, for «c-,d eapply of hot and cold water ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnemon ' Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjnman Gum—at J T Ooooh ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received a large atock of fashion able Bummer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best va'ue and quality Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and. most fashionable style. Beat leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Thh Hall, Eaat Street, Ashburton. LONGBEAOK ROAD BOARD. I fpENDERB are invited, to be sent in. no J. later than FRIDAY, October 22, for Forming Road through R S 6429. FOOKB k SON, 0 9 Surveyors to the Boar d FOR SALE~ ~~ qiHE BUSINESS of a Private BoardiD? House, doing a splendid little trade. Apply 1032 HENRY STEPHENSON ~ NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the under signed MUST »B paid (or arranged for) oa or before SATURDAY, October 20, or legal proceedings will ba taken, without further notice. R. S. BEAN, 1029 West Streeb BOROUGE OF ASHBURTON. NOTICE is hereby given that WEDNES DAY, the 10th inst, being Labour Day, will be observed as a Public Holiday, and the Burgesses are requested to Close their places of business on that day. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor ! October 4,1900. 10 33 McCORMICKT C< TILL leads the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the « GRAND PRIZE" AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MOBE SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see this Machine before ordering elsewhere. Monow, Bassett d Go. ASHBURTON ¥. PRIEST, Manager



Monumental Scu'ptor, 60 Stafford Bt, Timaru tA LWAYj=S in Stock—A first J\ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimate! for warded on application. Letter Catting in any style. E. W. HANMBR. SATURDAY, OCrTIT^OO FOR BAL« TV PUBfJO AUCTION, AT THB ARCADE. (bjp Me in mas' permission.) At 12 o'clock sharp. I HAVE reorfved instructions fin BaII as above, the Property sionated at) the corner of Beaoh Road and Trevor'* Road, containing 2 Rood* and 11 Perchei, more or leai, on which it erected an Eight) Roomed House, at preient occupied by Mr John MeKsague. E. W. HANMER. J. R» BLAND, 9 316 Auctioneer TO LET, /COMFORTABLE Dwelling Home of s!x V_J rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanui Road. Possession can be given next week T BtJLLOCK MRS ALCORN Is having a display of Fanoy Art Nt'«dlework-~the newest I and latest for two weeks, during 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 needie work could n and see it« TINWALD foe Tale, (\f\ ACRES f\(\ \j{j acres yu A short distance Below the 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. BULLOOK. TO LET, At a Low Bental PREMISES in Moore Street, juct below Royal Hotel, lately ocoapied by Hitch ing andMit.soN. T. BULLOOK FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly EDglieh grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply go T BULLOCK.,Agent. TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms, eto, conveniently situated on the south side of Moote Streeb T. BULTX)CK MONEY. " £1100 for immediate investment on approved first class freehold security, at 4i per cent Adpty to T BULLOCK_ "tinwald town board EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. J HEREBY give notice that at an Elec tion held by me this day, the Candidates received the following number of votes :— JOHN ALFRED CLOTHIER « 33 THOMAS SEALY 5i JOSEPH ROBINSON ..9 |,I therefore] declare Messrs John Al*r*b Clothier and Thomas Scaly to be duly elected Commissioners of the Tinwald Town Board. H. H. FOOKfI. Substitute Returning Officer. October 2nd, 1900. 10 17 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Boab» op Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., O M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. THE Olde"' 8 Wealthiest, and moat Prospero AUSTRALIAN LfFE OFFICE AND THIS LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society Is of the most atrinften Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv 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 Sum 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 speola reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or ast five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE YOUR LIFI IS THK A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management— 8$ Per Oen on the Total Income. Edwakd W. Lows, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohtistchurch. npiAKE your repair to the Jubilee 800 X Shop. 9 200 IBS~W SIMPSON, Teacher~o7"pia~no forte, Haveiock Street, East Belt wishes to notify that Bhe has a first-class Quad rille Band available for Dunces, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. Fo Terms ft etc , apply to D. Leitoh, Bnrnet Street. 7 17 MRS ALOORITIi now Bhowing"~a beautiful assortment of new Miilinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladles and ehildrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* clothing in stock, and made to ord«;



JgRtBDLANSER BROS., LIMITED. WEBT STRRET~HORBB ~MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be hold | on FBIDAY, October 26, For whisk we *hall be pleased do receive Entries. FRIEDLAKDER BROS., Ltd! Irrain Freight TO LONDON. "W7** hare space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. ! Farmera wishing to ship will please commanicate with na promptly. FRIEDLANDER Bbqs., Ltd, PARIS EXHIBITION; THE "GRAND PRIZE" TTAB BEEN SECURED by the MASBBY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lpd, Agenti ~WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, O^fS, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ~~FOR SALE7™~ GKUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP CASH SALE. For One Month Only HAVING secured more commodious Premise* in Burnett Street, I have determined to quit as much stock as possible to save Expense and breakage in removal. Those in want of Cheap literature, Bt» ---tiooery, Fancy Goods or Toy a cannot do better than make their purchases while the Bale lasts. Every article Is reduced Books and Fancy Goods slightly soiled to be sold very cheap ; 100,000 Envelopes mntt go. Splendid Chance tot Business People to replenish their Offices with Stationery. DON'T FORGET; ft DON'T DELA*. Come Early k Get; a Good Pick A- H- WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Stationer, &o. TANCRED STREET. 9 232 THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THB ONMT BBMABLE SHIBT POLISH IN THB WORLD. "TV/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro fessiona Laandrets, says ;—lt is the best I have ever used. It makes, Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try It and save your strength, temper, and patience Once tried, always used. Sold in Tina at HE ARM AN BROS 9 & JOHN ORB ft CO H. Matson & Oc. | Stock Brokers & Auctioneer I CHRISTCHURCH. | To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the At hburton Oonnty. Gbnmbmbn,— WK beg to intimate that, if at any time yon have business to transact In Ohristchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the event of yonr sending sheep or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by public auction or privately, we know that yon will not rflgret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Fro&en Meat, and are in a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meal in the colony, rather than shipping It to London, please communicate with as, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to Bell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, an 1 we will then Insert In the next issue of our QuARTBBLY LAND A PKOMIRtY BEGISTEK these particulars, free of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for ( us to communicate with yog, at occasion j may reqai.re.~-Thaaklng you in. antielpa tion, we are, Y,x>ure faljthfjaHf» H. MATSON ft Co. •Ifrs Oaabfl Stint, Ohjriitalsiiwlu



A SHBUKTOJST TROTTING CLUB SPEING "MEETING, IO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBURTCN, OK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under the Bulee of the ]Sew Zealand; Trotting Association) President—Donald McLean, Esq; VICK President — James Small, Beg; Stewards — Messrs G. Robertson, W. Sutherland, 3. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Oranfield, Hay Smith, P. Derane, J. McCoiioobie, Daniel McKendry, F. MoCafferty, James MoGortnick, and James Sutherland; Judge—Mr D. McLean ; Sxabter— Mr R. J. Henry ; Clerk o* Scales —Mr R. Frledlander ; Clerk or Course— Mr James McCormlok; Haudioappbk— Mr !L Brlnkman ; Tbeasueke —- Mr W. Sutherland; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewis, and J. Miiller. [PBOGKAMMIU. i 1—1.16 p.m-Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys ; nominations, 10s ; accep tance IDs. Two miles. 2—2 p m—Distbict Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys , second home 2 sots from the stake. Confined fco horses the bonafide property of residents in the) A*hburton County, and mast hart been owned and trained in the district prior to August 1, 1900. r Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10a ! Two miles. ! 3—2.40 pm—Laghmok Handicap (hi** ness), of 50 soys; second horse ? boys from the stake ; for horses that can trot 5.40 or under. .Nomination 25s ; acceptance. 25a. Two miles. 4—3.15 p.m—Winchmobe Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 12a 6d. One nil*. | 5—4 p.m -Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 50 soys ; second horse 7 sots from tha stake; for horses that) can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 26s acceptance 255. Two miles. 6—4.30 p.ra — F airfield Handica* I (harness), of 30 soys ; second horse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, ] ss. One mils and a half . I 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 BOV6 ; second horse 3 soys front the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. NOMIS ATIOfcS must be in the hands lof the Secretary, accompanied whk ; pedigree, age, and description of hones, laßt three performances, and colon of riders, also the necessary amount in cash, by 9 30 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 2, at. Devane's Hotel. P.O. Box 25. Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with rules of the NZ. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid* nor will %ay horse be handicapped, on any account, unless the nomination fees are paidatt'-e time of entry. All riders or drivers musk wear properraclng costumes* Handicaps will be declared on or about . TUESDaF, October 9 Acceptances will close at 9.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, Octeber 16, at Devane's Hotel All stakes paid in full. The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the racing track, which is in complete order. K. J. HINEY, 9 264 Secretary. MOTHERS S Have you delicate children who ire ways taking cold and iub ecb to croup t IS co, try locking* Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by looal ohemUU and roc» re in bottles, Is 6d and 2a 6d. 246 MANMER & BEIDGB, AUTHOBISED & LICENSED BUB VEtfORS, AiHBtJRTON AND AT 207, HIRBTORO BXBSIf , Christoevroh. TTTE beg to announce that we hare appointed MR A, A. FOOKS to act as our A^etit in the Aihburten District, September 24,1900 MON X V To Lend on Ist;'October next, on p roved freehold security—£l4oo. Als pedal sura of £900, at current rates of interest. . T BULLOOK. TRIAD P±tIZN COMPETITIOR THE "TRIAD" offer* a prize of two guineas to the person who names the ! four moat popular 'preacher*,' 'dooton,' and 'lawyers' residing in the colony. The person who votes tbe twelve the majority vot>» for will ret eive the prize. To oloie November 20. CONDITIONS. All that is ceceisary to enter for tall competition » to write down yonr lilt c ♦ preachers, ' doctors, and * lawyers , andi pott same (enclosing & receipt for Ss or more from any Triad advertiser, as per liafe below) to " The Manager of the Triad Dunedin." , Ajax Washing Pawden Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook's Coco* - Auckland forwarding and Parcel* Delivery Agency Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawno's Sauces, Pickled, Vinegar; etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Janes, H M, Triad Agent Kirk patrick, 8, and Co, X Jama Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co'i Kozie Teas, all Grocers Meddina, 6., Ironmonger Mr* Miller's Cookery Book* Nelson, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express Cuilen, agunt Nicholas k Piokford, bootmaker* Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drummoad Sunflower Soap Buratura Tea Teed and 0o», Corn Core •Wahoo Loasby's, • Roolibah L Waltke'a Soap Will* 1 Three Caßtles CigaretteelJc Tobaoee Wilson. Balk & Do, Fr eh O'ffee, Ouvafc T Fates & Co, Arthur, seed merchant* ~~~~ TO LET ~~ /COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with Vj one acre of land, part of whioh Is planted with fruit tree*, sitnated at the Comer of Trevor 1* Road and Suffolk Street. tPrevoitOß. Reatat—Ss per week \ 0 BULLOOK