limit being fixed, but suggested that the maximum cost of the cable should be set down at_£ millions, which would leave a good margin The amendment was rt jseted by 40 votes te 14, and the Bill was reported without amendment

In Committee on the Sale of Poisons A«t Amendment Bill, a new clause was added bo the motion of Mr Ward, to the effeos thab nothing in the Bill should apply bo sheep dip, or any compound used for the destruc tion ftfinseot pests affecting crops or plants. The Bill was reposted without further amendment

The Electoral Act Amendmsnt Bill was committed.

At clause 2, which provides *hst na regis trar shall act as Returning Officer, Mr Ward said, in reply to representation s, that he would, wherever possible, appoint a post master aa registrar.

The House adjourned at 5 30 p m The House ab 730 p m resumed in Com mittee on the Electoral Act Amendment.

Mr Lewis, aa an expression of disap proval oE the Bill, moved to report progrets. This was lost by 40 votes to 13.

After some debate, bhe words "clerksof the court, postmasters, and registrars of the old age pensions," were substituted for "persons in the service of the Government," A proposal to strike out the clause making ib unlawful to canvass was lost by 33 votes to 13.

In.c'aisa 8, providing that mock ballot papers are illegal, the words " or containing Instructions as to how a vote for any particular candidate or candidates should be recorded," was Btruck out, aud the clause, as amended, was agreed to. Wellington, October 6 Consideration of the Electoral Act Amendment R;i] was continued in committee, Claus* 10 viiore the voters a* a polling pises num.fr less than sty, the ballot papers to be «*nt to the principal polling place for counting, was struck out and the following new clause was added,"in every eaae wh»re the Registrar refuses or neglects to enml a person, he is liable te a penalty of £10 for every tu.'h neglect." Further sew olaases were added, rsquiring the attesting witness to claims for enrolment to be residents of the district in which tbe claim is made, also putting gasmen in the samepesitien as commercial traveller?. Another new olauie was added, that a pelliag booth shall not be on a sheep Bt&tioti unless its boundaries are more than seventeen miles from the nearest Bchoilhonse. The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time and passed. The Pacific Cable, Hospitals and Charitable Aid, and Bales of Poisons Bills, were read a third time and passed. The House rose at 4 10 a.m.

THE LATEST

rHE CWSIS IN CHINA.

THE OAPTORE OF A CHINESE FORT

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Reoeived Wakapuaka Oct 5, 9 20 a.m, This Office 9 41 a m)

HgnokgnGj October 4 It Is officially announced that in accord auce with Count Walderaee's instructions the Allied Admirals have decided to seize Stanhaikwan. British warships were sent te demand the surrender of the town. On the Chinese evacuating it the British flag waa hoisted. The other flagships of ths allied fleet then en tared the port and their respec tive allied fhga were hoisted. Renewed preparations are making for an expedition to Paotiogfu. M. Degier's informed his colleagues that his Government, with the other Powers, had agreed in principle to withdraw from Pekin and negotiate at Tientsin. The other Legations assert that they have not reaeived such instructions, und no officials responsible for the recent massacres have yet been punished.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

BOER OUTRAGES.

Jolted Press Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Oct 5, 9.15 a.m This Office 9 49 a.m) LONDON, Oct. 4 Sixty cavalry, escorting 22 waggons in the vicinity of Yryheld, were attacked by 140 Boers. Twelve escaped. The Natal volum* teers arc searching for the remainder. The Boers ambushed a police patrol of five near Ladybrand and ordered •• hands up." They treacherously shot two dead and wounded two others.

BIG FIRE IN CHRISTCHURCH.

PAPANUI TOWN HALL BURNED.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio ] Telegraph ] Ch-IS-Chcbch, Octobers A fire ooourred early this morning by whioh the Papanui Town Hall was com pletely destroyed. The building, In addition to the large hall, comprised Hopkins' grocery store and the shops ef Lake, boob maker, and Roberts, tobacconist. The fire started in Lake's shop. The origin of the fire is nob known; The insurances on the hall which is owned by Mr E A Lock, Mebhven, Is £1000, on the shop and stock of Hopkins £800. Lake £200. All these are in the Alliance Office, Roberts is insured for ££•, bnt the office is not knowa.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Oct 5

The timber trade cf the colony is remark ably brisk just now. The Kauri Company has a million feet ordered for Wellington and Lyttelton alone, seven vessels being employed in carrying it. During the next few months two million feet of white pine will be seat from this port to Sydney, where the demand is very brifsk.

Mahuta has received word of the death of his aunt, Parengope, a woman of some historic interest. Her age is about 65. She is descended from Potatau. Her mother's marriage with Potatau's brother was arranged in order to bring about a truce, and pub an end to the feud between the Fcapubi and Waikatos. Tereipuehua, nother relative, is also jwb dead.

THE ASHBUBTOfIt'-GtJARDtAN"* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1900



RAILWAY Exclusions.—Excursion fares are advertised for Obriatcfeuroh Labor Day Demonstration on the 10th inst, and the Dunedin races on the 10th and 13th. Ctolb Boards' Bill—ln the Legislative Council yesterday the Cycle Boards' Bill was read a seoond time. Gouma Home.—Trooper J A Olark, on c of the invalided! oopsrs on board the W»kanui expected next week, volnntaer'»fl from Waiau but W,e underisand he is a son of Mr Olark a Well'-Howa settler of Greenstreet. Donald MAp»ONALi*~Qne of the best traits in Donald Maedoaaid's oharaoter is his unaasttmio g modesty, which is as natural to the man at his gift of anecdote and keen sense of humour. A couple of years ago at Lome he courageously rescued a young lady from death by drowsing while b&tbiog in the surf. His power of enduring fatigue pay be estimated frem tha fact that he ran, fully clothed, discarding portions of his raiment as he ran, a good 2QQ yards, then swam a considerable distance to the scene of the disaster, and rescued the young lady from the hungry sea last as she was being swept away by the under current. Then he returned unostentatiously to his hotel, and the affair would have passed unnoticed but for the action of his friends in reporting j It. |n South Africa, too, he was slightly | Wounded, but characteristically forbears any mention of it in hiß lectures. The gifted war { correspondent Reappears in Ashburton on Monday evening, the 15th inst, when a crowded house is assured. You oan depend on ridding your children of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers. Is. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Care for? Coughs and Colds, Is 64 and Ski 6d



f DsAtsßTr Dis*_,Air--!_ha Ashburton dra* perslast evening exhibited an rxcellens dis play of spring and summer goods, their windows being specially lighted up for the purpose. The various windows and entranoes to the retail establishments ia the town were most attractively laid out with charming assortments of the latest acquirements in dress fabrics, silks, muslins, prints, fringes, blouses, laces, satins, curtains, and millinery, ■ and a hosb of other attractive novelties of special interest to ladiec The gentlemen's requireaieats were not overlooked, and a special show of tweeds, ties, shirts, hats, collars, kc„ were invitingly arranged for public inspection. The whole ef the exhibition included immense variety, well selected, which attracted a large measure of public attention througghonfc the evening, and afforded proof that both Ash' bnrton town people and country residents will have pbnyto choose from during ths season. A number of fancy goods and boot maker's chops, eto, were also dressed and illuminated for the occasion.



A Reminder—We wish to remind all who may require new suits ka, " before the ' Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Gooda for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most " up to date " best quality worsted suitings, ka, imported direcb from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had suoh a•« Rush " of orders just before the holidays, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and oblige Craighead & Berryman, the leadiug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashbnrbon



■ ■■■ e> The dredgemaater of the Central Electric wi*ej on Wednesday :— "Making trial r dredge to day. A1 p arte to hand. " O. Magnus. D.Paterson, ' Dredging I Xpert Member Stock and Exchange Adviaer. of Canterbury. MAC*US, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. ] M- Oof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River,' Otago. ! ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton Representative. j



UNOER DISTRESS WARRANT. MAGISTRATE'S COURT ASHBURTON. D THOMAS will Sell a quantity of • Whips, Bridles, Spurs, Stirrup Iron* Harness, &c. Bale ab Arcade at 10 a.m, on MONDAY. D t THOMAS, FOR SALE, QEOTIONSNo 85and 86, each containing £^ i acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald Very easy terms can be arranged T BULLOCK TO LET, Centrally Situated, TWO Upßtairs Rooms, in the new Viotoria Buildings, adjoining the Aroade; rental, 10s 6d per week _, T. BULLOCK. " TO LET, COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of sfx rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanui Road. Possession can be given nexb week __ T BULLOCK FOR BALE TOWN PROPERTY, TANORED STREET BEING Section 438, containing £ acre with Dwelling &c, thereon, belonging to Mr Jas Phillips This Property not having been disposed of by Auction, offers are invited for the pur* chase of same Terms and full particulars furnished T BULLOCK, Agent



TO LET COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with one acre of land, part of which is planted with fruib trees, situated ab the Corner of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Street, Trevor ton. Rental—Bs per week Apply to T BULLOCK TO LET, Jooms in Arcade Chambsrs also Office or Small Shop in the _ T. BULLOCK



MONEY. JBUOO for immediate investment on approved first class freehold seourity, at 44 »er oeab Adply to T BULLOCK WING to a greatinorease in business we have arranged for extension o premises, and to avoid removing and sborlo a lob of our Stock, will hold a Genuin Clearinz Sale For One Month, previous t the build r« commencing operations. Thi is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth Ing at Greatly Reduoed Prices.—Robert Alports. _ _ _ MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on Firs. ! Mortgages at lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, Tanored Street ONKING'S Unseed" mulsion, which has come to stay in Ashburton is a oertain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaint s. Sold by all local chemists and rocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. TO BAKEBS. TO LET at a reduoed rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop situated near the Railway Station. Apoly to T. BULLOCK.



TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent.



INDUSTRIAL BUILD™?Q SOCIETY SHARES. fob Tale, UNEXPIRED Appropriation and tw Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19s 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. Apply to ___ T. BULLOCK FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Bpringfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T BULLOOK,Agent. TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms, etc, conveniently situated on the south Bide of Moore Street T. BULLOCK ___ __ __ At a Low Bental | PREMISES in Moore Street, jupt below Royal Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch- I im and Milson. T. BULLOOK



I WANTEH WANTED- A Respectable Young Girl for general housework. For address, apply Guarbian ( ffice. 10 36 ASTEBi^O^oe—A General B~ervanb Good wages to a suitable girl.— Apply this Office. 10 38 W" ANTED, at once—A General Servant; Apply Mbs HrjCKis, Cameron Street 10 34 TO LET—House of Six Rooms within seven minutes walk of the Post Office, Rent 7s per week.—Chas. J. Styohe, Bar neib Street. 10 271 BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at JL». Stock s. 9 202 BOA H D and Residence n quired by Lady and Gentleman.—Apply A. WA7SOK- i this office, 10 16 SPECIAL Notice—Thab Gxobqs Dcwan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|d, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwardsj Unbleached Tabling ll_d, Bleached do. la 6|d ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2s lid : Prints 2|d, 3}d, 4f d ; New Dress Material llsd, Is 3d, Is 4|d„ I upwards; Gloves 6d ; Men's docks 6d; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do. Is lid, upwards. — Gkorge Doncan k Go, Ready Money Drapers, Tanored Straefa 10 12 KEROSENE reduced to S« 6d. Oatmeal 251b 2s 91, Flour 251b {2s, Wax Candles 7d.—OAaaoN k Co. 9 5 P~RIZE KGGS-Slttingß of Eggs.of follow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andaludan; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, BuS Orpington-Dorkings, Lang shan Buffs, L»og*han Indian Game. Crosses. 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. For partical w apply this office 9 279 GOOD Seoond hand Bicycles from £3 to £38 Real bargains.—Carson ft Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 Y ATI'S f-dN'mmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packeb. ' Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 2ls.—Careoh ft Co. 9 67 WANTED at Once,-2QOO Dozen FreTh Eggs. Top price given.—Carbon and Oe_ WANTED KNOWN-That J. Moisok has received a large stock of fashion able Bammer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for iuspection. J M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives him superiority and facility bo know the best value and quality Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable stylo. Best leathei-a used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Ashburton. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Midinery now Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and ohildrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under clothing in stook, and made to order B.W. HANMER. SATURDAY, OClTI), 1900, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE. (by Mb Thomas' permission.) Ab 12 o'clock sharp. I HAVE received instructions to Sell as above, the Property situated at the corner of Beach Road and Trevor's Road, containing 2 Roods and 11 Perches, more or lees, on whioh is erectel an Eight Roomed House, ab present occupied by Mr John MeKeagne. E. W. HANMER. J. R. BLAND, 316 Auctioneer TO LET. TTOUSE of Five Rooms and Scullery ia Moere Street. Immediate possession. Apply 10 18 HENRY BTEPHENSON SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SPEiING PASHMS ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 22. New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Muslins, etc. NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT* ASHBURTON DKAPERY CO. FOE SALE, SHEEP COUNTRY~HEEP COUNTRY Some Distanoe above Mount Somers, Ashburton Gorge. 3018 -SISS 3018 BEING R.B, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all io its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application: T BULLOCK. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ISTABLIBHED 1859. OAPITAL--.dii MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — Bisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates. E. W. Hanmer, AGENT Smoke New Venus



I ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ri TENDERS are Invited for the Rightoor, r X the undermentioned PRIVILEGES at the Society's Annual SHOW, to be held on TUESDAY, ©atnber 23, 1900 :~ Lot I—PUBLICAN'S & LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 1. Lot 2—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH, No. 2. Lot 3-CONFEOTIONER*B k LUNCH EON BOOTH. Lot 4—Right to Sell Green F>dder on tbe ground, Conditions and particulars on application to the Seoretary, Arcade, Ashburton. TENDERS, addressed to the President, and marked " Tender for Privileges '' wi'l be received up to Noon of BATURD V October 13. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 9 308 Secretary ~~ new zbalantTrailways. Christchurch Labor Day Demonstration, October 10th, and Dunedin Races, October 10th and 13lb. TT'XOURSION Tickets as under will be _____ issued at fares of 2d per mile Ist class, Id per mile seoond class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only. The journey must be started on the date of the i.sue of the ticket in every case and may be broken after the first 25 miles. TO CHRISTCHURCH from Timaru, CulveHen, and intermediate stations on 9th October, and from Ashbarton, Oulverdsu, and intermediate stations by first train on 10th; also, branch stations between points mentionod above included, all available for return till 13th October, TO DUNEDIN from Christchurch, King ston, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, Bth to 12th October inclusive, available for return till 20th October. 10 37 BY ORDER. _ S~oTIOE. ALL AOCOUNTS~og to the under signed must be paid (or arranged for) on or bafore SATURDAY, October2o, or legal proceedings will bs taken, without further notice. R. S. BEAN, 10 29 West Street GONE TO THE FBONT. MR RACING CYCLIST,-Now that the racing season is at hand, it is absolutely necessary that you should have-the best bioyclb Notice how the riders of RUDGK WHII?WORTHS have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine out of ten championships fell to riders of the Kcdoe.Whitworth. Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the R-OGe-Whitworth 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 Rudge-Whi_Woß_h has only been ou the path a few months, yet it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an "also started, or will you lead on a RnDGE-WHiTWORTH RUDGE - WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIOKSHIP MEETING,- W AM, OWE, THREE, FIVE AND TE MILS OASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THREE FIVE AND TEX MILE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST.- You want a wheel that is not too heavy, but strong enough to carry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at the seme time, can show pace when the going is good. The Bonos Whitworth answers this description What is England s experience ? Ths battle of the high-grade wheels has end*4 in a complete victory for the Rudoe-Whitworth, which is now right on top in the Old Country. Inspection Inyited. li. o, inf, CITY CYCLE WORKS, BURNETr STREET. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-home Quay Wellington. Local Board 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, O.M.G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. THE 01de 8t» Wealthiest, and most Proßperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de- A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most atringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Anstralasian 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 Oach Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897. £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £835,000, after making specla reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or as. five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management— 8£ Per Oen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowk, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch. rnAKEyour repair to the Jubilee 800 JL Shop. 9 200 IBS wIiIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Street, East Belt wishes to notify thab she has a first-olass Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. Fo Terms k etc, apply to D. Leiwh, Burnet Street. 7 11



A&HBORT-.'N TR< TTING CLUB SPRING "MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBURTON, OS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under the Rales of the New Zealand Trotting Association) President—Donald McLean, Esq j Vice President — James Small, Beg ; Stewards — Messrs G. Robertson, W. Sutherland. J. O'Grady, Th( mas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smish, P. Devane, J. McConochie, Daniel McKendry, F. MoCafferty, James McOormlck, and James Sutherland ; Judge—Mr D. McLean j Starter— Mr R J. Henry ; Clerk of Scales —Mr R. Friedlander; Clerk or Course —Mr James McOormlck; Bandioappbr— Mr H Brlnkman ; Treasurer —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewie, and J. Miiller. IPROGKAMME, 1—1.16 p.m- Handicap Maiden (eaddle), of 20 soys ; nominations, 10s ; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2—2 pm—District Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys , second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horßes the bona fide property of residents in the Abhburton County, and mast have been owned and trained In the district prior to Anguat 1, 1900. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s Two miles. 3—2.40 p.m—Laghmor Handicap (har ness), of 50 bovb ; seoond horse 7 soys from the stake ; for horses that can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination 25a ; acceptance, 255. Two m'les. 4—3 15 p.m ~ Winchmore Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p.m-Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 50 aovs ; second horse 7 boys from the stake ; for horses thab can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25s acceptance 255. Two miles. 6—4.30 p.m — Fairfield Handicap (harness), of 30 soys ; second horse 4 govs from the stake. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 15s. One mile and a half 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys ; Beoond horse 3 soys from (he stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12s 61. One mile. NOMIIS ATION S must be In the hands of the Secretary, accompanied witk pedigree, age, aud description of horses, last three performances, and colors of riders, also the necessary amount In cash, j by 930 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane's Hotel. P.O. Box 25. Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with rnles of the N.Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will bo vaHd, nor will my horse be handicapped, on any account, unless the nomination fees are paid at the time of entry. All riders or drivers must wear proper racing costumes. Handicaps will be declared on or about TOESDa V, October 9 Acceptances will close at 9.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 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 ls in complete order. R. J. HENRY, 9 264 Secretary. ■ ' i. ——* MOTHERS I Have you delicate children, who »re ways taking cold and sub set to croup t II cc, try Tonkiog's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by looal chemists and room In bottles, ls 6d and 2s 6d. 246 HANMER & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED k LICENBED SUR VEYORS, ASHBUBfOH AND A- 207, HSBBFOF.P BTREIff Ohmstohtooh. TTTE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as oar Agent in the Ashburton District. September 24,1900 . M O N Jfi V To Lend on Ist Ootober next, on p roved freehold security—£l4oo. Als pedal sum of £900, at current rates of interest. T BULLOCK. TRIAD J»Jt_l2sF2 COJMLJPJESXITIOn THE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two guineas to the person who names the four most popular 'preachers,' 'doctors,' and 'lawyers' residing in tbe colony. The person who votes the twelve the majority voce for will receive the prize. To close November 20. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down your list o 'preachers, 'doctors, and • lawyers , and. post same (enclosing a receipt for 5s or more from any Triad advertiser, as pir list below) to "Ihe Manager of the Triad Dunedin." Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook's Cocoa Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris k Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharkl Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grocers Meddins, 0., 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 Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drumsnond Sunlower Soap Suratura Tea Teed and Co*, Cora Cure •Wahoo Loasby'f, 'Koolibah L Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettet|4 Tobaooc Wilson, Balk A Go, Fr'ch C'ffee, Ouvah I Yates k Co, Arthur, seed merchants FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron gquar* Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks rom 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdley Bros FRESH Whitebait (first of the season] Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by express To~Nlght. — J. H. Jkwict, opposite Mail Office,



J WEST) STREET HCR-5E MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd; Grain Freight TO LONDON. ITfTB have apace for a limited : quantity of Wheat or Oats, available ■' "i ■ ■ by steamer at lowest current rate*. Farmers wishing to ship will please . communicate with as promptly. FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd, " " "-■-"" ■ n-wm—n-" -—— .il ■ .il. ■ n mini- nii ■i■■ imm PARIS EXHIBITION; THE "GRAND PRIZE» TTAB BEEN BEOURED by the MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lvd, Agents WE ABE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OiaXS, BARLEY AND GRASS HEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ~FOR SALJEV CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ■pessss_------s»-s-«a-»s-i H GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP OABH SALE. For One Month Only SAVING secured more commodious Premises in Burnett Street, 1 have determined to quit as much stock ac possible to save Expense and breakage in removal. , Those in want of Cheap literature, Sta : tionery, Fancy Goods or Toys oannot do 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 Ohanoa for Business People te replenish their Offices wtlh Stationery. DON'T FORGETs & DON'T DELAY. Come Early & Get a Good Pick A- H- WILLIAMS, Bookseller, _Stationer, Jco. TANORED STREET. 9 232 NATIONAL MORTGAGE k AGIENOY CO., OF N.Z, LTD// , Timaru IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 230 acres Claramont, I 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Obaio, | 500 acres Totara, ! And others of various steer in Bouth Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purohase 1170 acres Fairlie, 508 acres Totara, and 2c5 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and prizing farms of various sizes on the Ratncliffe and Levels Estates, and two well Improved Station properties of 7000 acres each in " ■ <* ART PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN » DRAGOONS, Ac. THE above are Works of Art and far snrpass anythiag of the kind yet Im ported into this Colony, Persons desirous of Securing a memento of tha present War will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2s 6d each. I have also to hand an assortment ef ARTISTS COPIES. which will be let ont to for any number of days. J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS 188 ONtT RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IN THE WORLD. It/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin. the Pro feeeloaa Laundress, 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 nsed. Sold in Tins ab _H ARM AN BROS' k JOHN ORB kCO "Tjrr ANTED—Everybody lo read the advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part of this issue—A H WnxiAHS, Tanored Stree



MTSS BESSIE SIM MO IS DS. MUSIC Seller aud IVach-i of tht Violirt, Musical instruments of evet/ desorip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mall. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, Opposite Publishing ompaoy KAYE & CARTER ! ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Sbmon's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Seaßon's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &6, &c, JUST LANDED, LARGE SHORES at .LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE OLEANIK G> MACHINERY. CORNSAUKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL TRATIVER WAS "J * The Bambler" HAVING sold out of my old stock of bhoEe superior Bicycles, I have nso o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOfcRS, & ROADSTERS n all .-izes and all fitted with the eve* «Btlng G dr J detachable Tyre. " TJttJrJ. RA, AlßA_fGl&,' U AND INSPECT T_tE STOOK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES m STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES • D. THOMAS. mmmmmm If.om This Oat- NELSON NIOATE * _■•••• CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER: JOur Ko. 4 at 3/- will be »* 4 2 8 " " i:: 1/4 :: :: " 22/2 'New Tarlll-CHAiiPio" Blemd, 2/-perlb. Our So. I at 2/- will be No-11/0 \ " "00 ','. 1/8   «00 1/8 /♦Note-No. 4, No. 3 fcCharopion are new Blends """■*". IN INTRODUCINO OUR ' We do 30 with confidence, knowing it to be the finest quality procurable at the price. ASK FOR OUR TEAS HAVE NOTHING ELSE. All other Brands not mentioned are reduced 2d per lb. NICOLL BEOS. F Nicoll. E F SNicoix, L A Niooll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Chriatchnrch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertiliser* Ltttle'a Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion! Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (fire and Marine,) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kirs ahd Audited. We have received earns of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 6 per cent. F R tfl T. We reoeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in atock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round* SEED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKNIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever Hied. Satisfaction given everywhere. Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. JUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Pe7s7_i Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, Gtflf Hooks etc. etc Early inspection Invited.—Habdlby Bros ARDLEY BROS, Ashburton. supply windmill aud stand for £12, Well Sinking moderate rat s. PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY ' ID GrGrS). MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Anda sians, Langahans, and Dorkings from 5s to 21s per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BKRRYMAN. T^ANTED-Everybody to read thi advertisement re Cheap Sale, in another part ofthls issue—AH Williams,TancredStreet FOR Your Spring Costume try oui t Dressmaking Department under new man -ement, Style and fit guaranteed— Nokthootb ft Hwfobd, •* The Corner. 1 UILDERS will find it to their advantage to get estimates for Ironmongery frotr Habdley Bros- __ SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO, The Latest and Best Mjanofaotnred by O Williams & Co., Rleb»<»*id, V.A,



[PLANTEKOA —it cures — T> EAD the following Testimonials, end Judge fer yourself ? 1" THE DOCTOR SURPRISED AT THE IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of "Plantekoa," Sirs,—For some time past I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. For day* at a time I used to be iv agony with pain la the region of the stomach, and all tha medioincs 1 tried vave me no relief. I was attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised te take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to) say I acted on this advioe, and One Bottle haa made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are all remark ing about the wonderful improvement In my appearance, and Z can honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have dene. Yours sincerely, MRS J. BMITH. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but«« Plantekoa" Oint ment healed ib in a Fortnight. Talta, October 15,1899 Proprietors "Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,-—I am writing to inform yen that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results. About fife months ago I had the misfortune to set my hand caught in the door of the guard's ran at the Lower Hate Railway fetation* My thumb was badly crushed, and ln a lew hours it was terribly swollen and as black al my hat. Some of my friends stated that It would be neoessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought myself that I woald require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several daya. The result waa astounding. In a fortnight It was completely healed, and as sound as It was before tbe 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., East St. and Carson ft Co, Tanored Street I ■ ". ■ MRS JOHNSTON FTIEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Street. UY Direct From England—Fatnotw " Khaki" Cycles. Great cut in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prioee for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 lis ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles 10* per machine extra; %_o tations for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. — John Htjbst, Khaki Company StedalPe Buildings, Portsmouth, England. ~~^sborn~coombeT~ PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding die triote fcvery four months, viz—March, July, and November. | ORDERS may be left with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mule Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. er at Commercial Hotel. ILEWEILYN OWEN," MO.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of tbe London College of Music, and of the Musioa International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. A/AGER ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tlons, or Newest Style of Decorations, SULT MR AGfiR. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. Sl9 ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum—at J T Coooh Store eeper MRS ALCORN Is having a display of Fancy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, during whioh 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 n and see it, Mccormick O TILL leads tbe World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the "GRAND PRIZE" AT THE PARIS BXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see thie Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager ■ m FOR SALE, A GRAND LITTLE FARM OF 1 Kf\ ACRES > situated If miles iron LO\J Tinwald Yarda, splendid heme* stead, well divided, with water in sack paddock. Price low and easy terms Also, — Qry/VACRES, in tbe best of order, good &4 \J homestead, Tinwald. Very low price will be accepted for this Farm E, W, HANMKR. i