The New Victorian Ministry

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Melbourne, Nov 16 Sir George Turner has practically completed his Ministry, as follows ;—•

Sir G Turner, Premier, Treasurer, and Commissioner of Custom?;

Mr Isaacs, Attorney-General: Mr Peacock, Chief Secretary and Minister of Instruction.

Mr Tuemwifcb, Minister of Works and Labour.

Mr W Gurr, Postmaster-General. Mr J Morrisey, Minister of Agricul ture.

Hi* 33 Duggan, Minister of Lands.

. Mr X Macgregor, Minister of Mines Mr S Gillott and Mr D 0 Sterry, Ministers without portfolios. Mr A Wynne, Solicitor-General. He alio represents the Government in the Upper House, probably a second representative will be appointed.

Federated Australia

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph Sydset, November 16

The Federal Organising Committee have r«ocmo>«Bded the erection of four triumphal »rohes at a cost of £1200 each, the offer of JBSO for a Federal ode, and £50 for the maelc&l letting.

German System of Education.

DEPLORABLE RESULTS.

Germanj? in gives great credit for ita ani versltios utid schools, but it ii questioned, in view of recent) inveafcigationß, whether »h«

ia nob paying too high for her preeminence In fchhi xespecb. Tha strain upon children in the alimentary aohoolß, in partioulir, is •xcesme. A writer in a German paper recently made the remarkable itatement th*b daring the ten years extdias; in 1896 not ten than fonr hundred and seven school children, of whom three hundred and thirty ones were boys, committed suloide. This in Prussia alone, where the German forcing system in education is fully developed. Without a single exception, It is stated, these children were pupils of elementary schools and sohools where professional train* ingle given. As the ordinary workiagman in Prussia ia unable to provide meat or nourishing food in abundance, it is possible • that insufficient nourishment combined with a severe demand upon the brain waa the chief cause why these children took their livei.

Mrs Donald McLean's Success

The following is the report given by the /VjWjr of the concert at the Exhibition given 'last evening!—~ .. . Both Mrs Donald McLean and Mrs Bow* man fox are to be congratulated on the •xosllent concert programme submitted by them last night in the Exhibition Hall; The only regret is that aisoh a talsoted lady •i Mrs McLean, being Canterbury bore, and holding the degree in music that she does, did nob include her compositions in ♦,he concert given by the Canterbury born maaiciftua to-night. Mra Burns, who was in fine voice, and whoae consiatently artistio singing of high class muaio is deserving of the greatest praise, waa heard to mnoh advantage. She sang as her first aolo Gatz » •Sinn, Bwaet Bird,' splendidly, and for an onoore • Cherry Ripe,' which was a!Bo sung in a manner deserving the highest com* neodation. In the second pirt Mrs Burns Sve a tong specially composed for her by rs McLean, * Night and Morning.' Ib is a pretty oempoaition, and suited admirably the flexible nature of Mra Burna's voice, and she sana it very suocessfuily. For an encors •he gave Clntaani'B • Ma Babbie'excellently. Mite Emma Rowley sang the most oreben' tiout, »B ib waa Che moss truly musical, of Mrs McLean's compositions, a sacred reci* t*tiveand aolo,' Search me, 0 God.' This waa aung with mnoh pathos and devotional feoline. Miss Rowley alao sang very well indeed a pleasant little ballad by Mrs McLean 'Snowflaken.' Mr G Mai oh was heard to advantage in Chaminade's song * Stay.' *nd Boae Frances Aliifcsen s pretty aongi "Oh for a burst of Bong. 1 Mr P Hockley sang rather too forcibly for the Hall in both his aalos. The acoustic properties of the hall are so excel lie!) that it only needs for one to sing aa if In a drawing room to make it heard. Mr Hoekley, eapeeialty in ' Love'a Proving,' his eeotmd aolo, forced hia voice somewhat, but waa heard well in the aofter passages, The piano eoloa and duesa by Mesdamea Bowman lox »nd Donald MeLaan were most artistically played, the fine piano now in aae adding considerably te the iuooeae of the camber*

THE LATEST

THE OKISIS IN CHINA,

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(Bectlved Wakapuaka Nov 17, 8.66 a m, This Office 9 45 a ml Hong Kok«, Not 16 The Dowager oengared Li Hong OhaDg and Ching for'not preventing the Allied Ponitive Expedition pene- Iriting the interior. % m In response to Rtwsia's invitation, Chink has appointed ft military com mander for Sueehaaß, a province of civil administration in Manchori.

THE TEANSVAAL WAR

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ttiCtivod Wakapuaka Nov 17, 8 56 ,a m Chit Office 945 am London, November 16 Bye thousand Colonial troops f rom South Africa are expected to arrive in London by the end of Jaouary, A Keeeption Committee, including the Bake of Aberdeen aa President, and Barl Grey, Vice-President, are arrange ing with Lord Salisbury, MrOfaamber- Wo, and Viscount Wolseley, the Approval of the programme of reception. The Colonials visit all historic places.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCI DENT.

THIRTEEN PEOPLE KILLED AND THIRTY INJURED.

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(Received November 17, § 55 a m) Paris, November lo

A subsidence of permanent way caused the derailment of the Paris* Madrid »xpresß, which fell over an embankment at lax, in the south of trance. Thirteen were killed, includ ing the Duke of Canevars, Peruvian Minister in Paris, Thirty were in jured. The Duchess of Oanevaro's lags were broken.

The Plague.

United Preu Association—By Eleotri® (Eelflgraph—Copyright SfDNBY, NOV 16 (The oflolftl report states that the Single ton oasea ate not plague^ Received WakapnakaKev 17, 99a.m GCht*©ffioe9 sSam) Capetown, Nov 16 A ™w of btboaie plague hM ap

ipeated. The victim is a native, en , camped near King Williamstown. < Sydney, November 17 ' The President of the Board of Health declines to confirm or deny the Pre-! mier*s statement tha*, the Singleton 1 cases are not plague. A medical expert was despatched to-day to report,

LORD ROBERTS' APPEAL TO THE NATION.

• ■—- Not to ''Treat" Eoturninj?

Soldiers-

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Received Wakapuaka Not 17, 915 am, Tbii Office 10 a m

SYDNKt, November 17

The newspapers, at Lord Roberts' request, publish the text of his appeal to the public, forwarded here from head-quarters, not to treat returning soldiers. It says that for the reputa tion of the soldiers he has been so pleased to command, he hopes the welcome home will not take the form of treating them to stimulants, thus degrading those whom the nation de lights to honour. It was lowering to Soldiers of the Queen. The eyes of the world, which watched with admiration that work they had performed for Sovereign and country, earnestly begs the public to refrain from teooptirg my gallant comrades. Bather help them to uphold the splendid reputations they won for the Imperial army. We have a proud record of conduct from first to last, exemplary, and not a single case of serious crime came under his notice; indeed, nothing deserving the name of crime. He trusted implicitly to the men's own soldierly feeling, and good sense, and he bad not trusted in vain. They bad borne themselves like heroes on the battlefield, and like gentlemen on all other occasions. Tbia testimony, he feels sure, will be very gratifying to j Great Britain and to Greater Britain,] whose eons shared to the fullest ex tent] the sufferings as well as the glory of the war, and who helped bo materially to bring it to a successful dose* fie makes the appeal because he had read, with great regret, reports that when troops were leaving London injudicious friends pressed the liquor upon them, which resulted in some very distressing and discreditable scenes.

Longbeach Road Board

The postponed meeting of the Longbeaoh Road Board waa held thia morning at Mr Fooka' office. Present—Messrs JC N Grigg (chairman), Body, Biehop, and Lill. Correspondence was read as follows :— Fiom Mr Grayburn, asking the Board to allow him to pat up a gate to shut off a short lane, as when cattle grazed in the lane they damaged his proprrty.—This was granted. It was resolved to advertise to the effect that engine drivers be requested to quarter the tracks and empty ashes on the side of the road and nob within one chain of the water race crossings, and that lo»dc be limited to fifteen tonsu

It wan reaolved to give 2b per hundred for small birds' eggs and heads. - It was also decided to have a coDorele culvert on Dawson'e Road.

After passing accounts to the amount o! £52 la, the meeting adjourned.

Firs at Hastings.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph Napier, Nov 17

A eight roomed house at Hastings owned by E R Vickermaa and occupied by R McMillan, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning, no water being available. The iDSurance on the house waa £250 in the Alliance, and furniture £100 in the North Queensland.

CORRESPONDENCE

{We do not hsld onrtolm «sp«mble for opinion* cxpr< ;sed by our corraipondenU

THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sia,—Your correspondent a "Reader" in last Thursday's issue, is somewhat in error in his remarks. 1 pass over in a measure, what he says about the books pertaining to Scottish lore, as your footnote explains that they were mostly privately subscribed for ; and [I add that mostly, by those public spirited and patriotic gentlemen, Messrs GAM Buckley and D Thomas. It is, however, quite open to your correspondent to start another subscription for new books, say for some pertaining to England and Ireland* In my researches through the London Spectator for the past year, I came acron many new works of great interest, describing the castles, abbeyi, and the old historical mansions of these grand countries; and probably the Committee would be willing to subsidise any amount privately collected. Indeed, if I mistake not, they invited the public by advertisement, to come forward and make suggestions for nsw books. I do not see what more they could do, and question whether any library in New Zealand has acted more judiciously or generously. It is the CBBtom of many colonists lately to visit and revisit the United Kingdom and Ireland; and ib would add much to the pleasure of their doincej so, if they were well poßted up in their history, and their other interesting landmarks. The conquests 1 of Canada and India, mentioned by your oor* respondent, are not countries likely to in* terest or be visited by colonials. His remarks | respecting the Councillors are scarcely in good taste; and I am surprised at your publishing them over an anonymous signa* cure. ;£hey are, however, practical men of business, and know well what kind of read' ing matter suits their subscribers, and they very wisely procure only books that they believe will be read. I take it the library is supported by the subscriptions, the very moderate Government subsidy, and very tittle, if at all by the rates. If such is the case, where, I ask are extra fuads to come from except from outside efforts, and I only trust your correspondent will undertake the task of soliciting help from well to do Englishmen and Irishmen, some of whom in this county, can well afford to assist so laudable a purpose,—-I am, 4c, IRC Graham

"WHEREUNTO WILL THIS THING GROW?"

TO THE EDITOR

Sm.—The abova heading which appeared over a letter published in your valuable journal a short time ago in connection with some larrikinism, which took place recently, came to my mind while walking down Eaab Street the other evening. Some eight or nine youfchi and young men were ■trolling along taking up the whole of the footpath, and apparently enpying thsmselvea after their faihion. The language mada use of by them wai profane;,and diigusting, in each inßtanon being prefaced with a vile epithet and the coarse laugh whioh followed thoie expression! was repuiiive and pitiable. tEhs night being dark they did not seem to mind who had to listen, hardly deaitbing even when a lady wai approaching thtm in the opposite direction. I think ilr, IVli more than time that steps were taken to deal with this matter, and the police ought to beatlr themselves to take some action to put a rtop to it, by keeping a sharper eye apon theie strolling bands of individuals, who become an intolerable nuisance to respectable people. When you cannot take your wife or daughter along the street wifchou* the riik of having to Ultra M language

not fit* for human cart. I think a sharp leaaon administered by me of our stalwart oonjibables, in the shape of the rope'a end might not be crmpieUly lost on the class of individual* referred to. Miope the aethori tiea will take sonr.e atepa to auppreaa the nuieanoe in our public street! either by a smart fins or the

Cai o' Nine Tails

A'Salmon Bearing Station.

United Preta Aaaeoiation—By Bleotrio Telegraph WELLINGTON, NflV 17 Government has decided to construct a aatmtn rearing atation in the Hakateramea stream, North Otago, where an area of twenty aorea haa been acquired on Robert Campbell %nd Co'a Station Peak property, and alto a temporary atation on Lake Ohau, Mr Ayaon, Inapeobor of Fiiberies, goes aouth to *nighfc to superintend the wotk. The Agent General will lend out regular auppliet of ova, which will be hatched oat at 1 the atation and the- fish kept until three years old before being liberated. The first consignment, 800,000, ia expected from America shortly, being the gift of the United States Fiab Qotnmiuion and the Canadian Government. Mr Ayaon ia confident of the aueoeae of the scheme, inasmuch aa the fish will be big enough to find for themselves when liberated, and aa they will ba full of spawn acd will debosit eggs before going to aea, they may be expected to return to their original habits.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Preaa Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Not 17 Kate Vincent was charged ia the Magis' trate's Court), toddy, with having committed an Illegal operation upon herself at Nelson, in July 189S, and was remanded to Nelton, Fire of the Chinamen arrested yesterday have preferred a counter charge of a threatening character against thoae at whose instance they were apprehended.

The authorities do- nit conelJer the Singleton plague jciro neoeeaitates the taking of any additional precautions beyond the inspection of vetieitf from Australun ports, already carried on. '

The fiist application for exemption from vaccination under the new Public HealthAot was granted by the Stipendiary Magistrate today. Such applications must be made within four months of the Act coming into force, or from the bjrth of a child.

liawling experiments will be returned by the Government in January, when particular attention will be given to North Island Coasts. '

The Stoke Orphanage casea will begin; in the Supreme Court on Monday. They are expected to iaat the whole week.

The railway passenger trrffic returns f«r the fonr weeks ended 10 mat, under the reduced Urriff show an increase of 83,000 ordinary tickets with an increased revenue of £900, and an increase of seasona' tickets 1600 from which added revenue h £600* Ghbihtghhbcx, Nov 17 At the Supreme Court, George Huuter and Peter McGinn, for assaulting and rob* bing Thomas Barrow, on the night of October 20th, were euh sentenced to three year-, with hard labour.

Mtoioal— Three valuable musical instru meats are offered as bargains, by the Dresden Piano Company, at Mr Henry Scepheneon'* rooms.

The Wbathir—Heavy rain began at six o'clock this morning, and continued without) intermlsiion daring the day. As a result, business in town was quiet, very few farmers facing a journey to Aahburton in the rain.

The Country—Farmers atate that owing to the weti eeaeon the feed ia growing too rank, and const quently does not oontaiu the nourishment desired, Even that on light s»nd appears to have had more moisture desirable *

Wbathebßkpobt.— Captain Eiwin fore caats north to east and south east gale; glass fall; heavy rain.

Tub Commissioner of Crown Lands-It

understood that Mr S Weetman, Oommis* sinner of Grown Land* for Canterbury, hM Applied for nix montba' leave of absence, on account of ill health.

Arcabb Weekly Sali—There was a very good attendance at the Arctde this aft<r* doob at Mr D Thomas' sale, bat not man; buyers. There were more light horses than draughts put up, for which prices ranged as follows :-£3 Sa, £11 10s, £12, and £14. Mr Thomas also sold a quantity of very useful household furniture and sundries, amongst wbioh was a Japanese coat of armour, which exoited much cariosity. H> Stood On His Digsity,—Mr Best, the eminent organist, stands upon hit dig* niby, as a great artist should. A few years ago he was present at a great public dinner at Liverpool, and it was understood that he would contribute a short organ recital to the harmony of tns evening. 'The organ will now play* was the ourt style in which the mayor, who Was in the chair, ohos« to announce the performance, and Mr Best safe still in his place, taking no notice whatever of the observation. The mayor repeated the words in a low tone of voice, and still the great musician made no sign. A waiter came and whispered to Mr Best. " Didn't you hear. His worship sir I The organ will now play. " Mr Best merely looked up with a surprised and injured air. "Con found the organ, "he said* '"Let It play !" The message was duly conveyed to the may* or, and then the mayor rott again. " Our distinguished fellow townsman, Mr Best, " he said, " will now very kindly oblige us with a selection of music on the organ. " Then, and no» before, Mr Beit aroit and entertained the company. f

Christchpboh Wool Salb*—At a meat ing of the Woolhroker's Association, held yesterday, to make arrangement! tor the owning series of local wool tales, a specimen catalogue wan decided upon, and It waa re solved that all the auctioneers shoald have their catalogue! printed In the same stylt. The first sale will be held in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, com 8 meaoing at 9 am. The following it the order of sale:---New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association, Messrs Pyne and Co, Mr F 0 Tabart, Messrs Friediander Bros, Moms Dalgety and 00, the New Zealand X/oan and Mercantile Agency Com* pany, Meiers J T Ford and Co, Mesns G King and Co, and Mafmrs H Matson and Co, and Mr D Thomas* Although wool has al* ready began to come into store, it is not likely that the opening tale will be a large o,ne, aa a good m»ny growers are holding over for future sales, in the hope of an improvement in the tone of the home markets

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T. BULLOCK S4TUBDAY, November U TO FARMERS, DEALEBS AND [OTHERS. 990 ACRES 990 MR T. BULLOOK has received instructions from Mr D. Mil ler to Sell, by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date:— R.S 28187, 82702, 33403 and others, conti ining 990 acres 2 roods 10 perches. Good Sheep Country situated only a short distance from the Hinds Railway Station, fenced, and well watered wiih County water races. Full particulars famished on appli cation. Note time of Sal*—ll.3o a.v». T, BULLOOK, 11 100 Auctioneer.



MINING •*—~—♦ ' ' United Press Aitooiatlon«~By Kleotrle Telegraph Dchidin, November 16 The Hartley «nd Riley return is 490j 2dwt for five days. Dunkdin, November 17. Sales—Al, par ; Arrow Junction, 23* 6d ; Central Charlton, 21s; First Qhanoe,29s 3d; Fonrfceen Mile Beach, 54a, 35* ; Gibbston, & 6d, 2s; Golden Fall*, 25a; Grand Junction, 6f 6d, 5a 3d; Grey River, 37r ; Hartley and Riley, 130s, 128 a, 128. 6-1, 129 a. 127 a 6d, 127 a ; Junction Eieotric, 31a, 30* 6d, 30i 3d, 30i 6d ; Kawaran Bridge, 3a 6d, 3s 6d, 2s 3d, Ss,.3»f Meg and Annie, 78s, 77* b<\ ; Metrimae, 47., 46* 6d, 465, 45s 6tf, 44s 6d, 445, 43* 6d, 43«, 42i, 42. 6d, 435, 43* 3d, 43a 6d; Nagget, 10.; Roxburgh Jubilee, 3a; Vinoent Extended 42a 6d ; Waiora, sd, sd« ■■ GmiTMOTTTH, KO? 16 The relnra from the Waipune dredge to-day is 91rz 24wt of sold for 133 hour*; work, though what it considered the proper dredging ground it aot yet reaohed. Avokxavv, Not 16 The Waibl Gold Mlaing Company's reoord return of last month has far the fo«r weeks ending November 10 been beaten; Daring, tone latter period 11,814 tone were treated for a yield of bullion rained at £28,946. The total amount wen from this mine to date is 41.459.580. Dividends have been declared by the following dredging companies:—Meg and' Annie, 4s per share, payable on Tuesday, 20th lost; Empire, la 6d per share, payable forthwith, . Mr Mercer, leoretary of the Leviathan Gold Dredging Gompaoy on Thursday received the .following wire from Greymouih: —" Had steam np yesterday. Tried engine^ winoh, and bucket*, and all workod woll. Expect) to start on Monday.-*M>gnu«." The amalgamation of the Old Dunatan and Dunatan Pioneer Companies is spoken of. Suoh a course wouldJbe advantageous to both parties, the o aims being adjoining. O.Magnus, D.Patkwon, , Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Ad7iaer< of Canterbury. ffACHIS, PATEPSON AKD CO Gold Dredging Brokers), 208 High Street, Christoburoh Reliable and straightforward advioe given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims, Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneox Rfver, Ot»go. ALFRED HARRISON, Ejq Ashb rton Ret reaentativo M »M»M«»iB!iW^ WANTED. <«■ BAPTIST Church, Tomorrow—Morning , and Evening--Preacher: Key John Muirhead, of Dapedin; 1198 BARING Square Wetleyan Chnroh—'X^o morrow's services, Preacher—Morning Mr W. Habding: evening Riv T. Fkk. 11 99 BOOTS and Shoes to Meaanre »t D PTOQg'a 9J»2 A M ERIC AN CANNED Fruits, iaoludlng j il. Aprioot», Pears, Peaches, Plums, ! Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity | a% OABSOW A Co'B. Tanored street. ! ANEW Shipment of Engliah Tea and Breakfast China fast to hand at reasonable prices.—Carson & Co. .■, i OR~Engli«h Hinnerware of A 1 qnality 1 and lowest Prioes, go to Carbon 6 Co,, Tancred Street i EW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Car* son A Go's > FRiKSH Whitebait, Groper, M<>ki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also i want 503 old Hens at once.—J. H. JfiWITT, opposite Mail Cffioe, Telephope §6. ALTaTION ARMY —Mrs Colonel Estill and Mrs Major Gallant will lead meetings all day to-morrow. Everyone heartily invited. 11104 TB «>—" Twenty ¥oang"men"to wear Black -snd dcowa- Boots, j c 9d t at D. Stcok's • 9 199 ON'T RKAD THlS—Bicycles from£l6, 12 Months gaarantee. Tyre covers 17s 6d, Tubes7s6d, Belts6d« Solution i bis Handle tips la per pair,:Saddlea 10*, Aoety* lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per lb, Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, (Doa olips Is per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works ■ _ __ _ 10Z73 fS ET oui'Prices before going elsewhere, \JT All work and Material goaraafceed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tanored Street West 10 272 NOTICE.— The rapid Shirt Glow is so eaeily used that a ebild can gloss collars and shirt s, *nd give them the appear anoeof new— John Orb & Co and Shearman Bros WaKTED KNOWN—That we art clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleams, to make loom for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & TprHkbJ , a~ddTb l l~o" w"aFrg"A l ju TUESDAY AND~WEDNiSDA¥, November 20 * 21. Return Visit of the Ohristehurch Syndloate GAIETY AND NOVELTY GO./ RE-OBGANIBED WITH NEW ARTISTS, Including Special Engagement »f— Mr Harrt Baxtir, the well-known and popular oomedian. Also Miss Amy VAvquur, the charming teelo comic and dtaoer. Mb Ctril Virmohx, the* Baritone Yooaltifc. Miss Mat Tbavjhu, the tatented mnsi ciao, specially engaged from.. Mel bourne. Alto NOYELTIE3 direot from the Paris Exhibition. Everything New and np to date. Oar prioßs—2s & Is. Children half price. ARTHUR BLANCHARD, 11 97 Advance Representative T. Bullock, Jl SATURDAY; NuVEMBEB 24 To Farmers aod Others desirous of pur chasing a Property near Town. Near the County Saleyards, Tinwalds MRT. BOLLOCK has received iostrac* tions from Mr Joseph Ward to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, AN IMPROVED FARM OF f\Q ACRES IS Perches, fronting Ford's \) O Road, just below the Ba!eyarda, and being R.S." 21603, 21618, and parb of 23368, aow rented by Mr W McKay. She improvements consist) of a comfortable farm house and other buildings. The Property is conveniently situated near Town, and for farms suoh as this enquiries are often made. Further particulars furnished on application Note time of Bale—ll 50 am. IB BULLOCK, 11 96 Auctioneer TjlOR Your Spring Costume try our V Dressmaking Department nnder new management. Style and fit guaranteed— NoßTEonxa ft Hkitord, " The Corner. 1 XEJNJL>EKS. rTIBNDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on JL SATURDAY. December Ist, for the erection of a Church at Doric. Plans, etc, at my offioe, Arcade Chambers, Ajhburtoa, AAGER, 11102 Arctlteot.



SAMPBTKAD TOWN BOARD. NOTICE Is hereby giwn that all Ra*es not paid to me by WEDNESDAY, •be 2J.it NoTtmbu will be mad for at onoe. By order of the Board CHARLES BRADDELL* Athbartop, N«v 17,1900 11 103 Q PKOIAIi XMA » SA.L.IC or Pianos & Organs BY THE DRESDEN PIANO COY., At Mr H. Stxfhikson's Salerooms, HAVKLOGK STREET, ASHBURTON. LOWEST PRICES. EASY TERMS. Good Stock to Seleot from, No One Pressed to Bay, No Need to Walt, Come md See for Yourselves. Every Information Given to any Intending Buyers or Friends. SALE CLOSES POSITIVELY IN SEVEN DAYB. WmT STEVENSON, Not 15th Travelling Representative. ÜB2_ _ f FOR SALE, CHEAP. q REALLY goe7"pi4NOS | CANADIAN ORGAN | WEANER ORGAN Owing to the Aehbnrton •took having to be oleared, the above instruments have been ; reduoed pounds below any previous Kale, j They are in firet olass order. Eaiy terms ! tan be arranged. Gome and inspect. Fail i particular* on appli cation. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, j at Henry Stephenson's Room*, ' 11 101 Harelook Street HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC. jthursday; not. 22 HENRY BTEPHENSON, under instraa tione from J. T. Carter, Esq.. who !• leaving the district, will Sell by Publlo Auction at hi* Rooms, Havtlock Street, (removed there for convenience of Sale), all hss very superior furniture, piano, eto, .viz.!— ■ . . ■ ' ■■ ■ PIANO, by Bergtnann, Piano Lamp, Easy Chain, Mahogany and Cedar in Velvet and Flush, Chairs, Cedar Tables, Settee, Oil I Paintings, Steel Engravings, Baautiful Orna> ments in Dresden China, Mirrors, Plaques, Fenders and Irons, Clock, Tea Sets, Mahog any Tea Tray, plated, Brussels Oarpbts, Rugs, Weol Mats, China Flower Pots, Lovely Vases, Curtains, Poles, eto, Solid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, carved legs, Dinner Waggon, Gong, Coal Scuttle, Dinner Service, Hot and Cold Water Juge, Solid Silver Cruets, Butter Dishes, Pkted Ware lVa, and Coffee Sets, Cutlery, Sewing Machine, Two Chests Drawers, English made, tolid Mahogany, Duohess Chests, Wsshstandi and Ware, D. A 8. and a'lßras Rail Bedsteads, Oilcloths and I'lß«)eums, Drener, Mangle, Tables, Chairs, Copper Boiler, Crockery, Kitohen Utensils, and a host of sunacies. To pick up a few choice artiolai here is an opportunity. The goods rare almost new, and Mr Cabthr, having deoided to leave Ashburton, the whole will be sold without reserve* * m THURSDAY, Nov. 22, 1.30 o'clock, at Haveloek Street Auction Mart. HENRY BTEPHKNBON, It 100 ' Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. AROADE HORSE FAIR. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, - 1900 - MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, IJR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer. SOTIGB. A GENERAL MEETING of Mambwi of J\. the Ashburton Trotting Olab will be held at DOTANE'g Hotel on TUESDAY, November 20, at 3 p.m. All members are tequasted to attend. By Order. R. J. HENRY, 1192 Secretary^ ST. BIEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. 23m SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Not 18th) 11 a.m.—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 4 p.m.—-Holy B*ptism 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, ■' Vlear _ "Ml ...»|g o % I ** . s . A BALL "" WILL be held in Mb Ullt's Bhed Lyndhurst, on FRIDAY, 23rd NcYsmbsT, 1000, la aid of Sohool Prise Food. Tloketa,4i, Ludies.frte. Rtfrteh m»nt» prorWed. 1181



FOB SALE VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY Centrally Situated between Burnett and Tauored Streets, Four Quarter Aores and an Eighth 11/ ACRES Tl 1/8 ACRES 1/8 ADJOINING the English Charch with Commodious Dwelling House &o, thereon, the Property of Mbs Twerd, being Town Section No 145, 146, and part of 147 having about 165 feet frontage on Burnett Street and Town Sections 137 and 158, about 132 feet frontage on Tanored Street It is seldom such a valuable Town Pro' perty is offered 'n one b!o<-k, and this in the course of time should prove a very remune* rative investment The owner ii desirous of realising having purchased Property and uttled in Welling* ton " Terms and fall partioulan famished on application ffIBUUXJOKf - Agent " TINWALI) | TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Agent TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling honse of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. to let, " Centrally Situated, TWO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Viotorl Buildings, adjoining the Arcade Rental. 10s 6d per week T. BULLOCK. <" ■ "■ TO LET. Zetland Lodge Stables, situated at corner of Racecourse and Belt Roads, Allenton, together with comfortable Cottage of fire rooms Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent Foir sale; ~ SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somers, Ashburton Gorge. 3018 fgfSl 3018 BBING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspectioa Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application! T BULLOCK. TO LET, 2 ACRES O ACRES 4i mOGETHER with cottage of 3 rooms X fronting Mansa Street Trevorton. Apply to T BULLOCK FOR BALE. Suburban Property 21 A.OR K8 Ql 12 ACRES 4) 2 Good Site for a Dwelling House ALLENTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First class land for gar den purposes Liberal terms of payment Apply to T BULLOCK.  - I—-jO--LET" Small Cottage in Tancred Street, near the English Church. Rental, 3s per week ..,: T. BULLOCK, Agent '""suburban residence. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH Q 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 at the back well stocked ivith fruit trees, the Pro perty of Mb Ward. As he has removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy ternu of payment Particulars on application _^ T BULLOCK. ~~~ TINWALD FOR SALE, fIA ACRES (\f\ \){J ACRES ifU A short distance Below the Tinwald Railway tatiot originally part of Graham's Farm, i property of Mr 3D Hickman If desired it can be divided i tto tw« allotments, making 46 acres each T BULLOOK. ~" TO LET, At a low rental, Shop and Premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Cess 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 TO LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 acres of land fronting Charles Btreet Allenton, and near the Woollen Faotory Apply to ■T BULLOOK. Agent. FOR SALE ■ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T BULLOOK, Agent. 0 LET, .iooms in Arcade Cha bers also Office or Small Shop in the \lCtk T. BULLOCK npHE Government) requests offer* on behall ± of the War Office, for the SUPPLY ol FIVE THOUSAND TONS, more or lees, of OATS in EIGHTY-POUND BAGS, fot Shipment to South Africa, by 20th DECEM BER NEXT, Tenders to be f.o.b. or c.i.f., and to state quantity and quality of Oats to be supplied and port of shipment. Produce to be passed by Government Grader. Offers to be in the hands of Secretary foi Agriculture, Wellington, on or before the 20th NOVEMBER. The lowest or any tender not neoessarily aooepted, JOHN D. RITCHIE, Secretary. Department of Agriculture, Wellington, November 13,1900- 11 85 Mlsa Florence Newman, who has bees a great sufferer from muscular rheumatism, ■ays Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only remedy that affords her relief Mis* Newman lea much respected resident of the village of i Gray, NY, and makes this statement loi > the benefit of others similarly afflicted • ThSi liniment Is for sale by Aihburton Drug ■ Company



FOR SALE, BBAFIELD ROAD I HAVE received instrnotioos to sell a ▼cry desirable little Farm situated as above containing IS Acres, npon which la erected a foar roomed Cottage, Stable Mid Pig tty. 10 acres are- In grMs 4 acres are in root crop, and J tore In Potatoes and pew The property it well watered by county noes, and only oeedi an inspection te prove It it • Rood investment either for a home or for letting purpoiei F FEBBIMAN lllwellynTweST M«O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Mnilo, and cf the Mnsioa Interaattocal College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN. MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT, OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TDNBR 4 EXPERT (Late of London), IB WOW IN ASHBURTON for business. b i ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or wl«h MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Hniio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahborton, The Greatest! Tfie Best! rpO-DAY one million fire hundred thousand McCORMICK REAPING ft HARVESTING MACHINES are in use in all parti of the World, They barvent grain on the tteppe of Alia, on the pampas of South America, the table landa of Sooth Africa, the plains of Europe, and the prairies of North America. From Manitoba to Argentina, in New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, one man seated at ease doei the work of twenty toilers. The MoCORMICK harvests over one third the Grain and Grass of the World. The McOORMICK has won meat medals And diplomas, has the greatest annual output, gives the greatest value. SALES IN 1899: 218,629 Machines. THI GREATEST REOOBD IK THK WORLD Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager JOgHN OBR & C£o. HAVE ON SALE A FIRST-OLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to doepeot obi ateck of Rubber HOSE. WAVEPLtY BICYCLES- Little argument is needed in favor of the riders selection of the Waverley Bicycle of to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputa tion by years of unvarying raccess. 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 baiit in the World. John Orr & Co. Sole Agents, Nickel Bteel Scythe Blades Scythe Handles, Reap Hook, Hay Rake« and Forks, Hedge Shears, : Lawn Mowers, . ALL AID REDUCED PRICES Alf JOHN ORR & COS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. . r JUST, oPßNßD—Fishing Tackle, Per *M KMramta, from London. The lai ««t , Rods, Minnows, Lines, Gaff Hooks etc. c to. I i»rly iniptoV.on Invited.—Habplby Bb* Wi



/CANTERBURY Rhyme., bye Alptts i Vj 2« 6<S nd 3i 6d, Chin* In Demy ; The Cross Triumphant, Critical Studies, Th« Shield of Honor, The Cobra's Dan, Chamber* lain, In Exchange for a Soul, China, Health and Condition, Master Christian, The Fourth Generation, £eeant, The Mesmerists, Th Avenging of Ruthanna, by Mn Kernahan Cheap Editions, A Woman in It, Father Anthony, The Mandarin, Tew of the D'Urvilleg, and many othert, 8d eaoh.—H. M. Jones mAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 i. Shop. g2O THE N.Z. FARMERS' CXM)PBFATIVB ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. ' .■ ,■■.. -■ ■ - WE have iever*l really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on ub for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia Dietriob . oUO  Drotnore „ 1000 „ Lauriston  1180 „ Springburu 750 „ Wftkaaui  1031 „ Chertsey 1958 „ Dromore 1 T. F. GIBSON, Jf£ Manner NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horet Owners in the Ash burton County tba» they have TAKEN OVER Riid & Okay's Aihburton Branch of JOBBING k ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olaases of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGSTING, Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate ptioes. 10 ggg j. J .tf AsVTofc , . . j ;-> * 1:3 . ''. hi NEW TARIFF <_jS CHAMPION BLEND i other prices: •&■- I m CHINA TEA USED BY US/ ' ~TBIAD PttlZm GOjMLP£TITIOn nnHE "TRIAD" offers a prise of two X guineas .to the person who names th four most popular 'preachers,' 'doctors^ and ' lawyerß' residing in the colony. Th* person who votes for the twelve the majority vote for will receive the pries. To close November 20. For Puzz'e Competition specially for juveniles, see Itiad CONDITIONS. A>l that is necessary to enter for th competition is to write down yonr list ai ' preachers, (doctors, and * lawyers , ond post same (enclosing a receipt for Ss or more from any Triad advertiser, as p«r lit below) to "'Jhe Manager of the 7/W Dunedin." Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris 4 Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F. Jeweller Gawne'a 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 Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Kozie Teas, all Grocers" Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books > Z Icsurnnce Co, C Jtfferson, Manager. Neleon, Moate and Co's Ten N.Z Express Cullen, agent Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, Bootmakers Priest and HoSgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Co, J Cowles, Agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea Suratara Tea Teed and Co', Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion •Wahoo Loasby's, • Koolibah Loasbj'e Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tebaooo ; Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Ageni Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants H. Matson & Co.. Stock Bunkers & Auoti6Keerß, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Poblle generally ot the A&hbarton Ooanty. Gentlkmek,— WK beg to Intimate that, if at ar>y time yon have badness to transact) in Christchurch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. la ihe event of your Bending sheep or cattle to oar Adding ton or other markets for sale, by pabilt auction or privately we know that you will not regret choo&ing our firm as your salesmen. ' ■ ■, ■ We have frequent orders iron London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position to buy parcels in the Works. II prefer to sell yonr frozen meat In th'Q colony, rather than shipping It to XiOfidon,- please communicate with ni| stating prices, numbers and grades. li you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acseage, locality and prloe, and we will then insert in the next iesae of our QuARVVttV? Land & Property Rkqistk* these particulars, free of cost to yon; at the same time, sve allow you a free band to dispose of yanr property privately, ot through other Agents' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has bun. .effected through our instrumentality. We haare numerous enquiries from all parti of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We Invite y oar correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place iv qur hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—lhaaking you In anticipa tion. we are. Yours faithful!/-, H. MATSC Co. 164, Cashel Street, Christchui rS P£OIAL Notice—That Gbobqi Dttnolk O and Co. are selling Drapery obeaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling 114^. Beached do, Is 6}d; White and Colored Counterpanes 2b 6d, 2s lid ; Prints 2£dU 3H, 4|A ; New Dress Material ll£d, Is 3d, ll 4ld, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Sooks 6d | White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid. Colored do, ll lid upwards—Gsobok Duncan & Co, Beady Money Drapers, Tanored Street. 10^1 ALL Loasby's Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibab, Wahoo, and Bonj«men Gum-at J (D Qooob Storekeenori