THE TRANSVAAL WAR

A Boer Exploit.

A Sice Opinion of Colonials.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapu&ka. Nov 8, 9 £5 o.ffi, This Office 10 20 a m) London, November 7 Lord Roberts has sent to Capetown 700 undesirables, chiefly Hollanders and Germans Twenty Boers captured a train of military stores near Kimberley The Colonial office has asked the Telegraph Construction Co. to keep the Pacific Cable tender open till the end of November Received Wakapuaka Nov. 8, 9 55 am (This office 11 20 a m Paris, Nov 7 Le Matin describes the colonial troops in South Africa, aa eeam and robbers of the worst sort, especially the Australians

The American Election.

CIVIL STRIFE IN AMERICA.

CHIEF OF NEW YORK POLICE

ARRESTED.

UnH,("l Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Rec«;ved November 7, 9<lfl pna) New Yobk, Nov 6

Inspector Dvvejy. chief of the New York police, has been Indicted for feJonif-u JyintcrferiDgwlthMr McCullagh, State superintendent of election?. Ac' cased was admitted to bail at 1000 dollars. Tammany originally appointed Devery, and the Stale, which is Republican, appointed McCullagh. The Utter wishes to prevent illegal votes, and insists on arresting challenged men before they record their votes. Devery, however, Instructed the police nob to allow interference with votere, and conflict) is feared. Warrants hare been issued In order to prevent attempts to interfere with McCuUagh. Later. Owing to Oolonel Theodore Roosevelt's Intervention the Mayor of New York has compelled Devery to withdraw the instructions to the police to oppose McCullagh'e precaotions. Washington Fov 7 Mr McKinley has been elected. There waa unprecedentedly early>nd heavy polling in New York and moßfe of the cities. The weather waa very fine, a fact which greatly assisted Mr McKinley. The Democratic Country Oommis 1' ■ion revoked the Commiasions given to 500 deputies of Denver by the Kepub lican SherifL Fifteen hundred police men at Denver tried to evict the deputies. A republican negro deputy w«b killed in the struggle, while three negro deputies bind two policemen were wounded.

Negroes at Delaware, finding that the whites were given precedence, destroyed the polling booths and their contents.

A Democrat was severely stabbed at Philadelphia. The negroes of the same district, prevented from voting, fired revolvers, and wonnded a pugilist, who was acting as election judge, with the butt end of a pistol. On Moniay night, at Casyville, Indiana, two hundred shots were ex changed. One person was killed, and one American and seven Australians and Italians were wounded. (Beceived Nov 8 9a m.) A Democrat was killed at Lick Greek, Il'inois. Mr McKinley has bean reelected by a larger electoral vote than in 1896. although with Bmaller popular pluralities. Generally speaking the polling was orderly, and the largest on record. (Btoeived Wakapaaka Nor 8,9 55 am, This Office 10 20 a m) WashinqtoNj Nov 7 The latest returns indicate that Me* Kiuley carried 29 States including Nebraska, and Bryan 36 Statei. It its estimated that McKinley will receive 292 votes, and Bryan 155

The Bankruptcy of Hone Heke.

Baited Prase Association—By Electric Telegraph A trcKliANB, November 7. In hit own sworn statement, Hone Hek«, M.H.8., reoently adjudged bankrupt, on the petition of Messrs Jams* Hatfield and He W P Cowlishaw, of Ghriitoharoh, states that he owed the petitioning creditors about £60, He made them an offer of £20 down asd £20 in December, which was declined. He had twenty-five unsecured creditors, to whom he owed £644 8a 7d, and a secured creditor for £77 12a 6d, the security being his interest in certain Maori lands, valued at £120. The interest was undivided, and might be difficult of realisation. This wa« the oaly asset he possessed. His honorarium wbb protected by law. He voluntarily ''paid £20 of his £40 bonus for the benefit of his creditors. The only possible means of contri buting money towards liquidation of his debts was to have the bankruptcy cancelled M quickly as possible, to enable him to stand again for the northern district as MtH.B. If this was done, he was prepared to hand over one half of his honorarium monthly towards liquidation oE his debts. He attributed his position to the Waima na tive trouble of 1898, which caused htm to be absent from Parliament, whereby his hono rarium was disallowed ; also, he was consid ftbly oat«! pocket in travelling about and through food supplies for the purpose of Mtlve meeting*, during the troubles referred to. These Incidental expenses amounted to quite half of his liabilities.

OBITUARY.

Mr W T Chapman, of Alford Forest, writes us ai foildwa :—I notice in yesterday's Guardian that my old friend, James Ruwle, has p»fs«d aw»y. Bub yon are in error in stating thtt he came out in one of the first four ships, We mailed from London together in ths ship Olon:r r on September 15, 1858, and landed in Ly tit el ton on January 5, 1859. and our first residence in the colony was at Mount Possosiiou, where we went with the first flock of sheep tbab was ever in the Ashburton Gorge. We remained there nearly three years until it was told by Messrs AoUnd and Tripp, about) three years after, when Rawio went to Mound Peal. At the end of four years he left, and we met again on Alford Station, where he lived one year. He then went) bo Mount Peel again, until he married in 1866, when he went to reside on his farm by the Ashburton river. With two exceptions he was the oldest resident in the county. He leaves one daughter, hit only child, to mourn his lota.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Elactrio Telegraph

Wellington; Nor 8

The Chief JustiOa declined to grant a change of venue in the oasa of Dr Leggott, against whom a charge of aborbion was pond ingiat Nelson, Louis Ferdinand Feguer was before the Magistrate's Court to-day, charged with the theft of £87 Is 91, moneys of the Crown, at Hunterville, on 31st October. Accused was remanded till 16th inst, and allowed bail.

Official returns show that the total arrivals in the colony in September were 1295, and departures 858, as against 1337 *hd 1033 for the corresponding month of last year.

A G McLellan, chitf officer of the barque Loch Troo!, w»a fined 20a, with the alter native of seven days' imprisonmen , for assaulting Walter Rabertson. A eeatnifi named Adam Robertson, was similarly punished for d.eordnrly- b^havinur while drunk, during theeame altercation, Donedin, Nov 6 The Harbor Board has agreed to the. clos ing of Stuart street, stipulating for an over bridge at St Andrews Street, and agreeing to make the ol»im for compensate ju £1000 for every acre taken. It is un 'erstood that seven »nd a half acres will be needed. Ghbistchvrch, Nov 8 , There was a large attendees at the A.&P, f Show today, farmers and others interested in implements and stock exhibits. The weather is fiae but threatening. The judg ing of horses, pigs, dairy produce, and pre served meats, will ooonpy the be«b part of the day. Id is generally acknowledged that the Show in point of quality, is the best ever held, the display of agricultural Imple ments being one of the leading features. In pigs the principal prizi takers were Berkshire*, G E Rhodes ; Yorkshires, John Deans, SGarforth ; T>jmwoiths, U Stuart, and James Rowe; The horses are all superior in quality. In thoroughbreds bit Jackson's jyj ft nrjlicher took firßb piize for the b:«t

entire-

SPORTING.

C.J.C. JUBILEE METROPOLITAN MEETING

THIRD DAY.

Uuifced Prens Association—By Eicctrio

Telegraph Chribtohuech, Nov 7

Concluding results :—

Jookby Club Handicap—Cherrystone 1, The Shanaon 2, Materoa 3. AH started. The field jumped away in a bunch, Dundas being the first to show in front. Just before reaching the straight Glenogle took the lead, but Cherrystone conning with a rush soon placed the result beyond doubt, winning by a couple of lengths after a magnificent r&ce. Time—l.42f Dividend~£l3 7s 6d.

Canterbury Cup—Advance 1, Renown ?., Fulmen 3. Won fairly easy by half a length after capital race. Time — 3 7£. Dividend—£l 11s.

Oaks Stakes—lsmene 1, Field Rose 2, Heiress 5; lament* won all the way. Dividend -£i Ca

Eleotbio Handicap — Mensehikoff 31, Indian Queen 2, Goldspur 3. Time—47§ Dividend—4 16s 6d.

Ashley Handicap—Blazer 1, Paladin 2, St Denis 3. Time—l.ls|. Dividend— £s 6s 63.

FOURTH DAY.

United Press Association—By Eteotrlc Telegraph Cheistohorch, Novembers The following acceptonoos have been re ceived for Saturday's racing :—

Poet Cooper Hurdle Race, of 100 a ova ; Once round and a distance—Cavaliero 14«t, Ilex lOftb 91b, Boiler lOsb, Zither 9st 111b, Derry 9*t 4lb, Long Tom 9«t.

Ckesst We tbb Handicap, of 150 soys; six furlongs—Mafceroa 10at 51b, Spider 9it 111b, Cameo 9st 9 b, Ismeoe 9it Bib, Suejq nah 9st 61b, Vanilla 9at 6'b, Hermosa 9«b 4tb, Warrington 9at sb, Paphos 9st lib, Phryne 9ab, Sentry Bat 121b, Peerage Btb 101b, Fifst Blood Bsb 8!b, Transport Bsb, St Martin Bst, Clandeboye Bst» Glenaladale Bat, Magnificent Jibboom Bsfc. Fionbxb Handicap, of 225 soys % for two year olds ; five furlongs—Cruciform Bat 10 b, Wind whistle Sab 91b, Red Gauntlet Bst 91b, Calibre Sat 31b, Field Battery Bsb, Royal Artillery 7st 101b, Wee Drappie 7st 51b, la 6st 121b, Antigone 6so 121b,

Exhibition Hanbioap, of 600 soys; seven farbngs—Biszar 9»fc9lb, MalatuaSet, Jabber Sit, Ideal 3at 91b, Dundas Bst 81h, Glenogte Bst 51b, Paladin B*t lib, Cherrystone 7et 131b, Pampero 7sb 131b, The Shannon 7at 13!b, Ostiak 7tt 91b, Hermosa 6st IQlbi

Randolph Handicap, of %0 boys; five furlongs—Blazr 10<tfc 91b, Goldspur lOsb 91b, St Denis Sit 101b, Beoaoin 8«t 51b, Tiatitia Bst 21b, Heiress 7«b 91b, Ladykiller 7sb, MoEca 6sb 7lb, Bougemonfc §st 71b, Somerled 6at 71b.

Final payments for the :■— Jcbilkb Cup—Advance, Boreas, Renown, Canute Chiel, Formoaan, Military Nominations for the :—

Farewell Handicap— Mataroa, Brig*,, Scottish Minstrel. Casabianoa, Bpider, Her* mon, Fulmen, Huku, Cavalry, JTield Roae, Proposal, 8t Denis, Strathnairil, Clytie, Dundas, Jabber, Paphos, Cameo*

PLUMPTON PARK TROTTING MEETING.

Christchuroh, November 8

Time is perfect weather for the second day of the Plumpton Park Trotting Meeting. Results:—

Innovation Handicap — Royalweorl 1, Robex 2, Modesty 3. Time—2 41. Dividend -£1 16e

SALE OF ELDERSLIE YEARLINGS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph .J

Ohristchurch, Nov 8

The annual sale of Mr J F Reid's Elderslie yearlings, by Gipsy Grand and Stepniak, took place to day. Twenty-one youngsters realised 2940ga, an average of 140gi. The highest prices of the lob was for the colt by Stepniak from Firecroae, purchased by Mr C G Dalgety, for 410gs. Mr T H 1-towry gaveSlOgs for a filly by Stepniak—Gossoon, and G G Stead 3O9gs. for a gelding by Gipsy Grand—Whirlpool.

1 WsAtHßß.—Captain Edwin wires.—north to west and southwest gale ; glass fall ; in dications of raio. Havklock Ptrekt Mabi —Mr Henry Stephenson has a quantity of furniture and sundries, which he will offer for sale on Saturday at th*> iiuusl time. Good News Fob Dunedin.— A .telegram published in another part of this issue, if comet, indicates the intention of the Government to expend an enormous sum in Dunedin during the next two or three years, nearly half a million on railway matters alone. Coming.—The Charles Arnold Company arrived at lovercargill on Monday. They tour the colony with the popular comedy " What happened to Jones "and are ex pected here about the end of the month- Banjo Paberson sails from Hobarb for New Zealand tomorrow to give a series of South African War lecture?. A Peaceful Occupation.—A letter just received fromSoubh Africa, dated September 26th, states that Captain L Bourn was then temporarily acting as chief postmaster at Bat barton The Hobsh Shoeing Competition—With respect to the protest of Mr J. Stephens in the horse shoeing competition, brought up at the A. and P. Association meeting on Tuesday last, the Committee decided to return his entry fee, but this was not intended to apply to any other candidate. A Case In Point.—Lord Roberts's appeal to the nation not to treat returning soldiers to stimulants, and concerning which a letter appears in this issue, a sad illustration is reported frjjm London. A gunner who was invalided frorr the South African war was treated with drink wherever he went* This not unnaturally brought on dnlirium tremens and in the temporary insanity thus induced, The unfortunate man after escaping he perils and privations of the South African campaign, throw himself in front of a train and wus out lo pi'o?s. Tho.e who plied the poor fellow with drink no doubt meant it kindly, bqt it would have been better, for 11m and his family, if thoir kindness had taken some other form. Tiswald School Committee — The monthly meeting of the T-n^ald Bchool Committee was held on Tu'sday latt the 6th of November. Present—Messrs Clothier in the chair, J Hampton, F Bon mngton and O Raskins. The master -reported that th° number of children on the school roll was 150 and the average at ten" <Ut>ce for the past four weeks has been 122, the attendance has fallen rff during the last few days pi obably owing to the holidays. The examination report was read which was cooß:dered satisfactory, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the teachers," and the secretary was instructed to writo and thank them for the way they had fulfilled their duf.ies during (he pasb year. In answer to the circular from the North Canterbury ! Public Schools Amateur Athletic Associa* j lion; it was decided not to close the school on tie 29th fosb , as the distance was too I far and none of the children were competing. It was decided to '■ail a special meeting for the 20 h inst, ta consider the letter from the Canterbury Tndustrtal Exhibition in regard to a school excursion. Accounts to the amount of £4 18s 7d were passed for pay ment, and the meeting then arljiurned Catholic f ithbart Society — This Society he d its usual weekly mesting in the Boys' School on Wednesday evening; There was a large attendance of members and Mr E. McSherry occupied the chain The preliminary busiuess having been disposed of the programme for the evening was proceeded with. It consisted of giving the examiner's verdict in regard ti» the e^ay competition for members of tbs) Society, and the result of which was eagerly looked forward to by the large number of competitors. First honours fell to Mr B. Moriarty for his paper on "The execution of Mary Queen of Scot*." while second place was awarded to Mr J. Q, n'nlan for an essay entitled "The future of Ashburton." These members were therefore the winners of two handsome prais offered by the Society. The remainder of the evening was then taken up by all tho competitors reading their essays, and as a whole they refloated tha highest credit on the writers themselves, and more especially on tho Society for the good work it is doing among its members. The successful competitors, Messrs Moriarty and Quinlan, were then presented with their prizes, and after duly thanking the Society the meeting terminated. CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandetein, DBOA:,FB, MC, who haa lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Streeb W., over M Sandstein, jeweller, Christohurcb, 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily.

MINING

» United Press Association—-By Elvotrio Telegraph Dpnedin, Nov 8 Todays sales — Oharlton Creek 40*; Electric Extended 255, 25s 3d, 255, 255; Fourteen Mile Beach 35a 6(1; Fraser Flat 7s dis ; Galvanic 42% 42« ; Gontla Annie 275, Gibbston 3s 4£d, 3s 3d, 3s 3d ; Gold Queen 255, 25i 3d ; Grand Junction 5« 6d ; Grey River 35s ; Hartley and Riley 127s 6d, 127s 6d; Meg and Annie 81s, 82s, 82« 6d ; Merrimac 56*; Reeves Proprietary 24s 3d ; Richard's Beach 17s; Rise and Shine 6d ; Roxburgh Jubilee 4a 4^«i; Teviot 2i dis ; (7pper Magnetic 46s 3d, 46i

T S A°S OTTOS GBABWAN t THURSDAY, SOtBMBEB 8, 1900



RiOBWION To Contingents.-—The Premier informed the Mayor of Chrlstchuroh yes ftarday that he would see that the Mayors of the different towns were notified when the nuts of the contingents in South Afrioa were returning, in order that the arrangements for their reception can be made. Cigabbctb Smoking.--Fitzeimmons, the famous pagilist'i should be a good card for the Aoti Cigarette League to play. He h»s » perfect horror of this " universal unneces sary. " " I would as soon learn to crochet he said, "as to smoke a cigarette, In fact I'd rather crochet. If a m-n criticised me for doing that I could give him some kind of an anßWer, or/at least, give hint a punch tar criticising. But if he caught me smoking a cigarette I'd have to confess that I'd gone wrong. A VERY BKMARKABLB REMBBY *It ie with a good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's Oolie, Cholera and Diarrhcei Remedy,' says Druggist A W Sawtell*, of Hartford,. Conn "A lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show case, said to me; * I really believe that medicine saved my life the past snmmer while at the shore,' and she became so enthusiastic over its merits that I at once made up my miod to recommend it in the future. Recently a gentleman came Into my store so overcome with colic pains that he sank at once to the floor. I gave him ft dose of this remedy, which helped him X repeated the dose, ana In fifteen minutes - he left my-Btoro, smilingly informing me' thai ha felt as well as ever For sale by Asbburton Drug Company i A WORD to the wise—Try the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloas, it never fails— g asARHiH Bbos snd Josh Obb & Go we th AfMttl J



BEWARE OF A OOOGH j A oough is not» disease bub & symptom t Consumption and bronchitis, which are the most dangerous and f&tal diseases, have for their first Indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as booo a« this cough Sppears, are easily cured. Chamberlain's ough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by its success in curing the diseases which cause coughing If it in not beneficial it will not cost you a cent For ■ale by Ashbuttoo Drufj Company Smoke $ew Venas WANTED Known—The rapid lightning Shirt Gloss has by far the larpeet sale in Hew Zealand—John Obb and Co and Shsarmanßbos



The Premier Waikaha dredge is expected to make a trial rnn tomorrow. The Alexandra Eureka Company and the Naseby Hydraulic Company have each de clared a dividend of Is per share. The Dobson No 2 dredge has got over the worst part of her trip up stream, and oan now be regarded as practically safes Good progress is being made, and the dredge should at an early date, say, a week, be In a position to start dredging operations* Ihe whole of the Nelson Creek Company's machinery is now to hand. I



O, Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS PAIEFICN AHD CO I Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. . Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneax River, Obago. ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashh rton Re resentatlve ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. THURSDAY—7.3O~m, Teachers' Bible Class FRIDAY—7.IS pm, Evening Prayer and Address ; 8 p m, Choir Practice 22nd SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | (Nov 11th) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion lla m—Matins and Sermon 3 p m— DROMORE, the Vioar 6 20 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar SPECIAL ENTRY. SATaRt>AY ; "SoVEiMBEB 10 HOUSEHOLD Furniture, consisting of Austrian Chairs, Kitchen Chairr, QDabies, Crockery, Lollies, Fancy Goods, and Sundries, also Quantity of Harness. HENRY SrKPHENSON, 1144 Auctioneer 8.8.A. T.V.B. SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. -Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, , EMt>Strtet>,



WANTED. FTIAKR your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot 1 Shop. ___ 920. WANTED KNOWN-That Mbs Lill's Priae. Separator Butter can alwayc be obtained at John T Cooch's, Baun<?er*' Builrings, 11 32 FOUND — Ladies' Watch.—Apply this Office. 11 43 FRKBH Whitebait, Grbper, Moki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 old Hens at once—J. H Jbwitt, opposite Mail Cffioe,le'epbone 96. DON'T READ THlS—Bicycles from £16, 12 Months gnarantee. Tyre covers 17* 6d, Tubes 7s 6d, Bells 63, Solution J b Is Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per lb, , Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips Is per pair, Eclipse Cyo'e Works 10 £Ju EW POTATOES-fhe~First of tha ■ Season.—Now on Sale by Carson & Co, Tancred Stret. ' ' - IF you like a r Rich and Flavory tea. Try the " Premier Ceylon " at 1 lOd—Cab son & Co. Sole Agents _ CARSON &Co are Buyers of first Clasi Butter, fresh Eggs, Honey and Bees i wrx at highest market value J CSF ARRIVED—A large shipment of First Class Erglish Dinner Ware. Prlcei low,—Carson & Co,/ NEW Cheap Editions of popular Books] Geoffrey Hamlyn ; A Woman in It' A Man of Mark; The Mandarin; A Fait Fraud ; Father Anthony; Mrs Bob; Peggy of the Bartons ; and Others, all at 81 eßch, Fresh lines in Christmas and New Year Card*, Przs Books, Fancy Goodp, Toys, etc—AH Williams,Tancred Street VKRVBODY to remember that A. H Williams is the local Agent for Redfern Superior Rubber Stamps. Same price as Christchnrch | rfIHR Master Christian, 2s 6d and 3s~6d X Corelll; The Shield of His Honor; The Cobra's Den; In a Qdiob Village Bounce, the Bobby ; Health and Condition 5 Ad Evening with Punch; The Ruby Sword. Bd;The Fatal Cord ; Pegging of the Par tons; The Rtjuvenation of Miss Semaphore, 8d ; New Year and Christmas G>rds ; New Zealand views, and beautiful Floral De signs.— H. M»Jones ~\rr ANTED KNOWN-That our Stock Tt of Linoleums and Oilcloths m.w landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will bo well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and coloorinßS coming orwarc this season, are far in advance of those other seasons—Mitchell and TrjfcSEß. ANTfcD KNOWN--! hit- we have exceptional facilities for display ing our hrge Stf ck of Ollclolha and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic —Mitchell & Turner. BWTS~and "Shoes to Measure~at D Ptook's. 9 202 BUY Direct From England—Famous '"Khaki" Cyoles, Great cub in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash; single machines at £4 18s ; two machines, £8 lis ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington ; Ladies' cyclists 10s per machine extra; Quo* tatifns for ten bicycles and over on applica; tion.—John Hubst, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. WANTED KNOWN-That we are clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for now Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & Turner GE Lour Prices before going elsewhere. All work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street West 10 272 ODDFELLOWS' HALL Ashbnrton. WEDNESDAY, NOV 34,1900 HO«Q K-lilClTAl-.. SOWG RECITAL. FAREWELL TO MRS HOWIE. (Te Raogi Pal.) FAREWELL TO MRS HOWIE. (Te Rangi Pai.) Assisted by MR JOHN PROUSE. Local Representative, Horace A Gates '■ "ashburton BOROUGH couNcnT TENDERB are invited for the purchase (for removal)-of the Cottage formerly ocoupied by the Borough Foreman. Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's office till 1 p m on MONDAY, the 12th insb. OH AS E FOOKS, 15 Town Clerk ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIIT NOTICE is hereby given that, at a special meeting of the above Counci j held on FRIDAY, the sth day of October 1900, the said Council, acting in its capacity as the River Board of the Ashburton Forks River Disbriot, adopted a resolution ordering and directing a Special Rate of One Halfj penny in the Pound sterling upon the rateable values of all rateable properties within The Ashburton Forks River Protection District to be made and levied within such district for the purpose of providing the interest and linking fund upon a sum of £900, part of an existing loan of £1000 borrowed by the said Council in its capacity as such River Board, which said Rate will be payable by two equal instalments on the 15th day of March and the ISth of September, 1901, and annually recurring upon the same days year by year thereafter until the said sum of £900 is paid off, The said Rate will be levied upon all rateable lands in the said district on a uniform scale. The said resolution will be submitted to the Council for confirmation at the annual meeting of the Council to be held at the Council's offices, Baring Square, Ashbnrton, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th November, 1900, at Noon, and, if the resolution is confirmed, the Special Order will take effect immediately upon the passing thereof. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's offices, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week day during office hours up to the 28th November. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. 31tt October, 1900. 11 3 T Il£M£M r TjISTBIOT ORDERS. M. and V. Office, Timwu, 6th November, 1900. 1. ELEVEN MEN will be accepted to go to Australia to take part in the Federation Celebration, Only men of the best Physique need apply. They must take their own horeesi Pay will beat the rate named in the regulations, from the Ist December, 1900 until the date of re-landing. Free rations and all equipment will be supplied. Officers are invited to tender their services 2. Offers of Service are invited by Man of Infantry or Mounted Rifles, who wish to serve in the Imperial Reserve under con ditions laid down in the Defence Act Amend ment, 1900 O S BAILEY, Lt..Col Commanding 8. O. Snb< Dist. OTIOE.—The rapid Shirt Gloss is so easily used that a child can gloss collars and shirts, and give them the appear anceof new—John Orb & Co and Shearman Bbos ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoe, and Renjamaa Gutt—RtJQPQooOB Storekeeper^



51 TO STUDHORSE OWNER, ---s ORSE OAR£jg — Hoßgs REOEipT I BOOKB Printed at the MAIL and ' GVAA&IAA Office with Neatness and , Despatch and at Moderate Prices. [ —« : __, _. 1 _ : JUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Per s.s Karamea from London. The latest ' Hods, Minnows, Lines, Gaff Hooks etc. etc. early inspection Invited.—Habdlet Bros, f Ijalgiff "' . ■ '^Wa^^r^EafP ■ 5 GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE w- DEPARTMENT. . Low Premlumi. Cheap Management. Oareful Selection of Lives. , Government Guarantee. LOW PKEMlUMS.~Noiwithstanaing the low premiums, the funds of the Depart men*, accumulated during thirty years, now amount to .over three millions ster "Uß. CHEAP MANAOEMBNT.-The most rigid •conocay is observed.* The ratio of expenses te income is far lower thin that of any other office of similar age in the Colonies doing the same kind of business. i/^IABEFUIi SELECTION OF LIVES.-The \J utmost care is exercised in guarding against thei acceptance of doubtful risks. As a consequence, the death-rate year by / year.l alls far short of the expectancy noon Which the tables hare been computed,' GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE.-The v. ?£ yiEenJ'of evwy Policy is guaranteed by the State. Funds, ovir THtitE MILLION POUNDS. m .|.." ~ IMJ I I I 11l i Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus in 1886 (for three yean). £225,000. *. Hi RICHARDSON, . *1 ? •-•- Commispioner. TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot Shop 9 201 ~TOK bALE~ VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY Centrally Situatod between Burnett and Tancred Streets, Four Quarter Acres and an Eighth 5 11/ ACRES Tl /8 ACRES 1/8 ADJOINING the English Church with Commodious Dwelling House &o, thereon, the Property of Mrs Tweed, being Town Section No 145, 146, and parb of 147 having about 163 feet frontage on Burnett Street and Town Sections 137 and 138, about 132 feet frontage on Tancred Street It is seldom such a valuable Town Pro perty is offered in one block, and this in the course of time should prove a very remune* rative investment The owner is desirous of realising having purchased Property and settled in Welling* ton Terms and full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK, ", ' . Agent ■L- 'i-!—Jl—!—J— . , _■_■ TU LET j Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 aoree of land fronting Charles Street Ailenton, and near the Woollen Bactory Apply to T BULLOCK. ■' Agent. \\f ANTED KNOWN - A~very large im* * v portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rugs, Mat?, ?nd Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Feaaon—North* cote & Hefford W~* ANTES—Twenty Young men to wear Black and Brown Boots j 9a',atD. Stock's 9 199 TO LET, 2 ACRES C\ ACRES <_j TOGETHER with oottage of 3 rooms fronting Manse Street Trevortdn. Apply -to T BULLOCK TO LET, At »low rental, . Shop and Premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Cass Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Office, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given in about a week T BULLOCK FOR SALE, SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somen, Ashburton Gorge. dOIo ACRES 3018 BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspect ion Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application? OP BULLOCK. FOR SALE. Suburban Property' 21 ACRES Cil 2 ACRES. #2 Good Site for a Dwelling House A LLENTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First class Jand for gar den purposes Liberal terms of payment Apply ba T BULLOCK. Z SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH O ROODS 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 ab the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro perty of Mb Ward. As he has removed ipto town, he is desirous of effeefcinsr a quiok Sale on very easy termj of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. ■;,;..., "TO LJfTr ~ ~ Zetland Lodge Stables, situated ab corner of Racecourse and Belt Roads, Ailenton, together with comfortable Cottage of five rooms Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent | TO BAKERS. TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop situated near Railway Station. ApDly (o T_ BULLOCK. TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, . ituated on Raoecouree Road, Ailenton Apply to •JJ BULLOCK, ' ' Agent. TINWALD ~" TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. T BULLOOK Agent



FOR SALtt 11 A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield j i ii. District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and partion ars apply to T BULLOCK,; Agent. "" TO LIT EAST STREET SOUTH A SHOP aval-able for immediate occupa tion '%. ' V FERRIMAN THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BROS have been appointed as Agent for this first quality ENGLISH BICYCLE The Manufacturers, Messks Aixdays & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicycles To' th\ 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 duting the War. THE MACEINeTwILL LAST A LUTE-TIME Inspection Invited "HIBPLEY BROS OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding dig triots every four months, viz—March July, and November. And will be in Ashburton for business on MONDAY, 12fji inst, where he will remain for a fortnight ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLIN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. MRS JOHNSTON" TpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Siroipg. Havelcck Street. 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibab and Benjamin Gum go to Ash ETON DbdoCi SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO. * The Latest and Beat ■-■ Manufactured by O Williams & Co , TSich> -y>d. VA, DAVID THOMAS. NOTICE. "T HAVE 150 Acres of Land cloße to Ash burton for Sale or to Leb on a long lease, 11 32 D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will beheld en tho above date, BDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D.THOMAS, 10 237 *" ■ Auctioneer. wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmimm IMPORTANT Clearing Sale AT WINSLOW, THURSDAY, November 15,1900, GONTRAGTORB'PLANT HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, Etc MR DAVID THOMAB has received instructions from Messrs Wilson and MoiRXS, to Sell by Public Auction (in the paddock opposite the Winslow Hotel) the whole of their Contracting Plant, consist ing of as follows :— 1 Q Draught Mares and Geldings, from JLO 2 years upwards A Saddle and Harness Horseß. 3 D.F. Ploughs by fteid and Gray, 1 D.F. Plough by P. and D, Duncan, 4 sets of blocks and chains, 1 Pony Deering Binder, 1 W,A. Wood Binder, these two machines are almost new j 2 farm drays and frames, by Reid and Gray; 1 six horse waggon, set of 6-leaf harjrows, 1 portable whare, horse feeders, cart, saddles and breeching, leading harness, collars, haimes. and Winkers, oovers for all the horses, 12 sets of plough chains and a large lot of sundries too numerous to mention. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. D THOMAS, 19 239 Auctioneer DON'T Natorb may cure yon NEGLECT oough without mid, but yon COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is left to cure itself is slowly overcome at best, and there is apt to be some weakness left to make the next cough come easier. We have otwo really good remedies for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chills. It it pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents inflamatory symptoms and allays, annoying tickling and hacking ooughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon,has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. We have reoeived some flattering letters as to its efficacy in ooa- < sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dysenbry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum 1b 6d and 2s 6d Gin mon Cure 2s 6d< Obtainable everywhe solproprietorsandmanufaoturera—Loasby Wahoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Dunedi. TO THE DE AF-A rich lady, cured of bee Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, so that the deaf people un? able to procure the Ear Drums may have, them free. Address No 667 d. The Nichol son Institute, Longcott.Gunnersbury, London Smoke New Venus



TPE Q 'MFNGJ^RVEST BINDER. I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jonos Lete r Bine c — PRICES AFD TERMS ON APPLICATION — I Guarantee to keep all Extras. E, W, HAJSMER



S. H. GKAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correepondeiice Invited. Oodjes : Bedford McNeil!'e, Morelng and Veal's, A. B.C. %>d« (fonrtb Edition. » MR F MAKEIG, Asbbarton Representative Telxokaphio Addkkss: GRAVES Christchurch. ■ Greymouth—Browalie, Greymouth JOHN ORR & Co, HAVE ON SALE A FI^ST-dLASS &ss'ofi j OF GARDEN REQUIBITEB. - ■■■ > ' • ■ LADIES And Qentlemen are invited to inspcob oar steck of Rubber HOSE . WAVERIIY JCWLEB. Little argument is needed in favor of the riderß selection of the Waverley Bicycle of to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputa tion by years of unvarying success To the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful contradic tion, submit our claim for the Waver ley of full equality with any Bicycle built in the World. Johu Oit & Co. Sole Agents. Nickel Steel Scythe Blades. Scythe Handles, Reap Hook, Hay Rakes and Forks, - Hedge Hhears, Lawn Mowers, ALL AT REDUORD PRICES AT JOHN ORf&CO'S, EAST BTREET, ASHBURTON. FRIEDLANDKR BROB .LIMITED. I Massey-Harris Harrestera. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of our rumorons Clients who possess Massey-Harris ' Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Aehbui ton for the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farmers who wish to made use of his services, will kindly bring in their Binders as soon as possible. FRIBDLANDER BROS,, Ltd, - Aehburton Agents. 23rd October 1900, 10 208 FOR PRIVATE SALE. A CHAFF Cutting Plant, in first class otder. For terms and particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS. Lgp 8. McBRIDK, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tima i tA LWAYS in Stock—A first jt\. olass seleotlon of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Patting in "any style. ' FOR SALE, BEAFIELD ROAD I HAVE received instructions to sell a very desirable little F<»rm situated as 1 above containing 15 Acres, upon which is ereoted a four roomed Cottage, Stable and PiK sty. 10 acres are in grass 4 aores are in root crop, and £ acre in Potatoes and .peas The property is well watered by county raoea, And only needs an inspection to prove it is » good investmeot either for a home or for letting purposes F FBRRIMAN



WANTED KNOWN. J. I. HIGG3 HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Soria) &0., also choioo Paperhanginge. * PBICEB LOW. High Ciass Decorative Work a Speciality, Don't forgot. * Coleman's Building, Tanored Street ~~WOOJUfcJiOJS ' bTRAJML WOOL WORKS OHR!STCFUR<~H. (tie -Mbiished 1868) rpHE undersigned begs to notify that 1m -L iB Scouring as heretofore. Squattere* to the Chrißtchuroh «r Wooleton Stations will receive prompt attention: * Quick despatch and lowest ratti. T. YORK. 10 26? NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OPN.Z, LTD,; Tim aru IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE, 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Glarsmont, 260 acres Waitotie, 200 acre* Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aores Ota'o. 500 acres Totara, And others of various sixer in South Center* bary Improved Farms for lease, with rights! purchase 1170 ceres Fairiie, 505 acre* Totara,, Met . 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and mgfßg , Tims of various sixes on the Rainoliflb Hi. Level* Estates, ard two we!! improved SUtior p opertieaof 7000 acres each SPECIAL DISPLAY ■ of SPRING FASHIONS New Dresses, New Millinery, i "New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Musline, etc. NEW^ GOODS A&D NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. you:;are invited to inspect. ASH6URTOK DRAPERY CO. THE NZ. FARMERS' CO-OPEBATIVB ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several-really firet-claes Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to calloa us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District) 365 „ 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 „ Lauristcn  1180  Spriogburn  750 „ Wakaaul „ 1031 „ Chertaey „ 1958 „ Dromore V T. F. GIBSON, M 9 Manager MRS ALCORN is having a display «f Fancy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, daring whiok she will give 10 per cent discount on it, and ait materials for working; As it- It laid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work ooaj all nndoaee it. SPJEfiIAL Notice—That Gbobgb DuNOAlf and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6}, li lid, 2s 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll^d. Beached do, Is 6|d; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2s lid ; Prints 2sd, 3}d, 4fd ; New Dress Material llsd, Is 3d, la AM, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d t White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, li lid upwards—Geokgk Duncan 4Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tanored Street. 10 1 From This d*tk nelson moate a c«.s CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WIU BH PACKED AS UNDER: *oar Ho- 4 at S'- will be No- 4 2/3 ♦ „ 3 „ 2/8    3 2,4 „ „ 2 „ 2,4 ■««  2 2/2 *Newr Tariff— Champ;o>( B: sho, 2/* per Ib Our Ho- 1 At £.'• witl he 2To. 11,!O „ „ 0  1/10 .. .. „ 0 1/8 " „00 „ L 8 ,00 1/6 ♦Notb-N0.4, N0.3 &Champion arc new Blends "~~" IN INTRODUCtNO OUR We do so with confidence, Unowing ii J to be the finest quality procurable at the prise-j ASK FOR O'JR TEAS I HAVE NOTHING ELSE, j All other Brands not mentioned are reduced. I FOB BALF~Si acres at Allenton, a very desirable block of good lastd, wpitci rootage, and well watered F FERRIMAN ~".8 0T.I0B; ' Kennedy Ss Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Eton* Owners in the Ashfcurtoa County that they have TAKEN OVER RllD A GmAT'l Ashburton Branch of JOBBING k SNGI> NEERING, and ere prepared to oarry ob all o'atses of work »s usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, 1 & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING. Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience as Hone Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Bailders, all work entrusted to their care will ba ezeouted with despatch and at moderate prices, 10.268 OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of out Stock, will hold a Genuine Olearin Sale For One Month, previous to the build rt commencing operations. Thta is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—RoßHf