also started. {lodine carried 2ib« overwofpVt and Pauline you are a Belle Sibs over-.", t ghj,) This race proved very exciting, and ths best of the meeting, so far. Up to the ■traight there was nothing to comment) upon, bat from there a good race commenced between Taranto, St. Luanda, and The Qaeen. An exciting finish lefts the public in doubt as to the flrab and second hones until the numbers went tip, and St Loanda was declared the winaer, Taranto Baoond, and The Qaeen, who was only a neck behind, thirds limo~l6£. Dmdend-£5 8a

Tinwalu Handicap, of 60 »ova; nesoni horse 5 soys fi om the stake. One mile. Nihilist and Tho Spinner (de*d heat) 1. Dividends—Nihilist £1 15s, The Spinner £2 10» Tuial Handicap—Terrapin 1. Dividend -£6.

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Fresi Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Reoeirad Wakapu»k» Bepb 21, 9 35 a m Tbia Office 10 13 a m Lonbon, September 20 Lord Roberta reports that the Boers have destroyed several of their Long Tons and field gum, and have degen erated into maranding bands. Of the first Canadian contingent, 500 return from S©utb Africa, the remainder have j volunteered to remain throughout the j campaign. j (Kwwiveu Wakapuaka Sept 21 , 9.15 c.m i This Office 9 49 a.m) London, Sept 29 i M;cfoae! Davifct contradicts the state- j me'it that he is disillusioned with f regard to the Boers. The disillusion- j me nt was attributed to him by noncom- , forrnists, who met him on the home- I ward journey from South Africa. j

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

Received Wakapuaka 21, 9 5a m, This Ofio* 9 42am H©Nft Kong, September 20 The ambassadors in their inteiview with Cbing insisted on the recireiaenb of the Dawager, and the reinßtalments of tha Em peror in supreme Power Renter's correspondent at Pekin etaes that the Dowager is willing to return to Pekits if protected Sir Clande Macdonald exchanges posts with Sir E M Saton, Minister for Japan Received Wak&puaka Sept 21, 9 5. a.tn, This Office 9 42 a m WashinoT«n, Sept 20 Authorities here fear that tha result of Germany's proposals will be the prolongation ©f hostilities, and the American Government) has declined to support them on the ground that they impose impossible conditions (Received Wakapuaka'Bept. 21,9 5a m Ihis Office 9 42 a m) Shanghai Sept 20 There is immense satisfaction here over the Emperor of Gar many* note

Collision In Cardigan Bay

LOSS OF LIFE,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 19 The steamers Stormarn, bound from Manchester to Hamburg- and Gordon Castle, bound from West Africa to Bar* row in FarneßS, collided In a fog in Cardi" gan Bay. The Gordon Castle, which was laden with ore, sank. The Captam and twenty of the crew were drowned.

Home and Foreign

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept 21, 9.15 a m, This Office 9 49 am) The Egyptian mail steamer, Ohar kleh, has been wrecked at Rosetta, and 100 aboard perished.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, September 21 A sew four atoned building ia to be erected on Lambton Quay for the Public Trust Office. It will also afford accommo dation for several of other Government Department! Mrs Mary Henderson was committed for trial this morning on a charge of malpractice and murder*

Mr Milner cabled aa follows to Mr Sad don :—•• General Frenoh telegraphs from Barberton the 17th iinsb., that Lieutenant Cameron of New Zealand, who was messed, is in the hospital with fever * The Tutßcekai leaves for Piston to-night on a parliamentary excursion. The party will probably number about fifty, including the Minister 0! Education who will lay tbe foundation stone of the Marlborough High School at Blenheim to-morrow. The Tut&nekai returns to Wellington on Monday morning.

AUCKLAND, Sept 21 The Darsiah barque Nordby, was totally wreaked on & reef new Raiated on the 21st at August. Two natives were drowndd.

IS aw Plymouth, Srpfe 21 At the Harbour Board meeting to-day an application wag receivod for the lease of the foreshore. Applicant agreed to deposit £100 to be forfeited in the event of his failure to form a boo* fide Company with a capital of at) least a £110.000 to work the iron land deposits within eighteen months. The leave is not required for speculative pnrpoits, bub on almost the certainty of floating a company to work the deposits. A large portion of the capital !■ baiDg found in «ha colony Napier, September 21 A fir* broke oat at 3.30 this morning in a cottage on the Marino Farad*, rented by five bachelors, Messrs W Warren, E Rothell, Cadehope, Coattt, and MoD*m«tt. The fismeg had obtained a big hold b«f©r* die" eovery, and the inmatti had difficulty in escaping, Coatei, who was lasts oat of tho building in endnwoaring to save som« effects was severely burnt

The cottage together with one immediately adjoining, occupied by G Lawrence was totally destroyed, and a third house was badly damaged. Lawrtnoe was uninsured; tTha bachelors had risks of £150 in the North Queensland and Magdeburgti One house the property of Mrs Kelly was insured in the New Zealand Insuraaca for £150, the others were owned by Dolbol, and tha insurances are not unavailable

AWFUL SUFFERING OF MISSIONARIES.

Ghastly Details-

United Press Association—By Eleobrio

Telegraph—Copyright).

Received Wakapuaka September 21, 10 pm, This office 1113 p m Sydnby, Sept 21

A party of missionaries who arrived at Shanghai after 90 days travelling from Shensi, had a terribe experience, being ftnpped by the Chiaeee. Neither food nor water ooald be obtained their only support being found in filthy puddlrs by the roadside. One, Misa Rice, was beaten to death by clubs, and a cart was drawn backwards and forwards over her to force out life. Ano ther, Mißß Houston, was in the bands of the Chinese lor twenty days, but eventually eioaped in ft fearful state, her skull being fractured, and the brain exposed. She lingered until mortification seb in. A third, Mrs Cooper, Buffered terribly from the biasing sun, which blistered ber shoulders and breast, the ekin peeling off before her dekthi The upper part of her body was a mass of maggots. Two children died, and other children of the party arrived in an emaciated condition: They were Hying on grate for the la»t few d&yi»

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not held onrseives responsible for opinions expressed by our corre»i ondents

MR J W HARDLEY RETURNS TO THE CHARGE.

TO TUB F»IT«R Sir,—l did nofc anticipate having to again trespass on your space, bub Mr Harrison's remarks in your last issue being bo mis° leading, compels me fco reply. Mr Harrison I can have his own opinion as to my knowing nothing about the question spoken of, but when he states that I aaid to him, " I am sorry that I had to contradict you last night. I kjow nothing about it, Mr Ajjer told me, ' ihe simply states what is distinctly con. trary to fact. What really took place was this. Mr Ager, without solicitation oh my part, confirmed my statement made at the j Offtnge Hall meeting, and, on seeing Mr Harrison, I said M that Mr Ager can corro; borate my statement" thab London is

■applied by water from the River Thames, and I referred him to Mr Ageri I must, however, crave your indulgence in again, giving some more information to Mr Harri son, and I do so with grant regrets, as he still imagine! that the New River Company supplies the whola of London, Besides, the New River Company, which, mark you, obtains abeut one tenth of its supply from springs, and the remainder from the River Lea, there is only one other company that draws its supply (or rather a portion of its 9upply), outnlde of the River Thames, and that is the E*s6 London Company, which obtains from both Thames and Lea. All the other great companies take their supplies from the River Thames, The Wesb Middle sex Company, from Hammersmith, opened lin 1806. This company supplies nearly | the whole of the Wesfe Knd, | and it comes from the Thames. Again the Vauvhall Co, a 6 Vauxhall Bridge i in 1805, and to come latar on we have the I Southwork Co., in 1822, ail Thames water; j Why Mr Editor if London had to depend | upon the New Riverßupply alone, you would i to decrea c the population by some millions 1 and quickly too. There is only one rfiore point in proof of my assertion, and it is this, Jn 1852 an act was passed in the Bouse of Common?, compelling the water companies to obtain supplies beyond the tidal limits, enforced through filtration. Not being a Londoner, my information is not hj obßer* yafcion, but i cm place the accuracy of the journals I have read against Mr Harrison's /statements.—l am &o, JOHK W. HARDLEY.

A DISCLAIMER.

TO THB EMTOB. Sir, —I have not the honour of knowing Mr Oow, who complains of a oertsia adverse criticism of the Tinwald Debating Society It is apparent that the society if anxious to preserve its dignity, which, however, oannot be done by making accusations iv pubiic print that are veiled and oovert, eepeaialiy when no names are mentioned, and when those accusations are any thi op but ,direc\ Regarding ihe paragraph in question, !my own opinion is that the dignity of the eooiety would have been better maint lined had a dieoreet silence been observed, and bad there hetn no violation of the principle of holding the "outsiders" referred to innooen', until they are proved guilty. Mr Cow tells us what was the '* unanimous opiason " of the class. Opinions, however, oannot always be accepted as truths, anymore than botanical propositions cm be accepted as trees. One is glad of the assurance that the Tinwald Debating Society is not deteriorating, and it is to be hoped that It will enjoy the fullest mo&Bure of success, as such societies serve the useful purpose of disseminating knowledge and are often an influence for good in other directions. Knowing, however that my name has been mentioned as the writer or instigator of the paragraph com plained of, I hereby disclaim the responsibility of it.—-I am, etc, Henby T Rrx

FOOTBALL.

The Seven-Aside Tournament

The following report is abridged from the Timant Herald \— The final rounds of the aevea-a-side tournament were playud on the Athletic grounds yesterday afternoon. rj he weather was very cold, ft sharp wind blowing from the ranges right down the ground, causing considerable diecomforti both to playors and spectators. There was not a very large attendance, the bulk of the spectators being strangers to Titnaru. Fay was rather late in starting, the whistle sounding about 3 p.m. to clear the ground The first teams on were Pirates A (Ashbur ton) and Timaru B. The junior team made a very fair show against the Pirates, giving them a good ran for their money, and the score put up »g*)nst them was by no means heavy. Titnaru A then met Temuka 0, and to the surprise of everybody the visitors were very lively on the ba'l, f« lowing up and collaring well, and prevention any score in the fireSspeli. In the second spell, however, the Timaru walked over, their paising being particularly good. In the third round, Timaru A played Colonial A, and After a good game secured the victory (Th» Timaru played their game after they bad beaten the Temuka 0 team, and by the courtesy of the efficiale wtre allowed a quarter of an hour for much needed recovery of wind. The game between Pirates A and Temuka A was hard fought from bfg naing to end, though the quality of the play was open to criticism. The superior speed of the Pirates gave them an advantage, and they won nicely, Timaru A and Piratss A then met in the final, and the game was undoubtedly the best exposition of football git? n during the afternoon. Both teams were about* equally matched in speed, the passing of the backs was good, and following np and Hoe kicking was smart The Pirates wero very lucky in the try they secured, Haisall missing badly in hia effort to ield the balls The tournament was in a way spoiled by fche last match, a most regrettable misunderstanding having arisen in regard to the time to be played. The Pirates, when the bell sounded for the end of the second spell, had 3 points to Timaru'a nil. The men gave three cheers, and at once left the field, without waiting for the referee's whistle. Mr Mendelsou, who was acting a* referee, at once got them back and explained that two minateit having been taken up in clearing the lines, they would be required to play that time to complete the spall. The Pirates came out very reluctantly, and rißHmod the game. Timaru played hard, and after some grand play Eraser, who without exception played the best forward game on the ground, scored for Timaru. The kick for the goal was taken by Malcolrnson, who placed & beauty, amid tremendous sheering, thus reversing the positions held a couple of minutes before, leaving Timaru the winners by 5 points to 3. The Pirates were very sore about their defeat, contending that the spell ended with the bell, and that when they left the field the game was ended. The referee hoi "s that the game ceases when he sounds his whistle, and the Pirates left the field before that was done. The spell was entirely for his con venience, and did not rule the length of the game ia any way. A protest has been lodged appealing' against this decision, II was pointed out that Mr Ootterill, who alao a~ted an referee, had allowed time to be taken off when the ball was kicked over the fence, the contention being that the cases were parallel. Dr. Cox and Mr J Anderson acted throughout the tournament as line umpircß, and Messrs G Kerr and G R M Jones timekeepers. The following are details of the play :—

The following la a detailed account of the final round.—T imaru A v Pirates A —

Pirates kicked off, and Amos made a good run to half way. Wilson broke away from a throw in, and made a brilliant rash down the field, beating Haseall for the ball and scoring. No goal was kicked. Soaly and Montgomery made a capital effort from the kick oat, but another dribbling rush car ried the ball back, and another score was narrowly averted. In the second spell Pritchard mulled the kick off, and Timarn had a good chance, bat a, free kick for off aide relieved the Pirates. Another show for a scrum in front of the Pirates goal was lost through smart tackling. The bell sonnded time with the ball out in the Pirates 25, but the referee ordered the game to be continued for 2| minutes to allow for time spent in clearing the lines. Timaru made the most of the time, and Fraser t cored after a capital sprint, Ma!~ colmson converting, leaving Timaru the winner* of the medals f^r 1000

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotirlo Telegraph Duhkdik, Sept 21 To-day's sales—Cairnmuir, 10a; Ctiatto C^eek, 28a ; Cromwell, 955, 965; Electric, 47s ; Electric Extended, 225, 21s 6d ; Extended Fourteen Mile Bsach, 2t; Gentle Annie, 13a 6d, 12* 9.1 ; Gold Queen, 31s 6d, 31s 9i, 32s ; Grand Junction, la dis, ; Grey River, 14a 6d ; Hartley and Rile/, £5 12s 61, £5 13s 6d, £5 13a ; Put,land Flat, (enntrib) 2t ; Meg and Annie, 58°, 57s 63 ; Metallic, l°s 6^; Perseverance, 9?8 6i j Premier Waikaka, 20j 6d; Second Magnetic, 37< ; Sunlight, lls ; Upper Magnetic, 34* 6d ; Waimumu Central, lls, 10.91, 10s 6d ; Waipuna, 26a 9 1.

Returns—Hartley and Riley, 44 z Bdwt; 136 hours' vvork.

The Dredge master of the Clyde Dredgiug Company (Limited) reports a wash-up of 202 t Z,

The direetora of the Junction Electrio Dredgiog Company (Limited) have declared a dividend (the fifth) of Is per share, and have placed £1000 aside aa a reserve fund,

THK ASEBTJRTGN GTJABMAK : FMDftT BT3FTEMBEB 21, 190S



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f\ DDFE LL 0 WS' BALL. Under the direction of | MESSRS WYLD AND FREEDMAN. Business Manager—-J. A. Miller. to-nFght, TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) ETINING ONLY, With & Special Matinee TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. WAR BY ~BIOGRAPH. WAR BY BIOGRAPH. WAR BY BIOGRAPH. DIRECT? FROM The Palace Theatre, London. Creating an Absolute Furore of Enthusiasm wher«var presented. THE ONLY GENUINE WAR PICTURES THE ONLY GENUINE WAR PICTURES IK KZBSXHNOB. When the War broke out in South Africa the British Biograph Company despatched a •taff, under their head operator, Mr W L X Diokson, by special PERMISSION OF THE WAR OFFICE, PERMISSION OF THE WAR OFFICE, And he sailed with GENERAL BULLEft TO THE FRONT GENERAL BULLER TO THE FRONT Two Hours with the Troops in Africa, Two Hours with the Troopa in Africa, Depicting TRUE PICTURES OF CAMP LIFK TRUE PICTURES OF CAMP LIFE And Sensational Battlefield Incident?. Sensational Battlefield Incidents, Marvellous Living Records of Great Nation*! Ernst*. OVER TEN MILES OF FILMS. E\CH PICTURE 26 FBBT SQUARE. EACH PICTURE 26 FEED SQUARE. Acknowledged by Press and Public to be by far the greatest Moving Picture Entertainment ever seen In any part of tke World. A CONTINUOUS SUCCESSION OF STARTLING SURPRISES. B"x plan at Jones.' Prices—3s, 2a. la. Children half price to Saturday's Matinee only. Advance Representative—o R Bailey. 9 257 ashburton; borough school A PPLIOATIONS will be reoeived at tho il Office of C J £tyche, Burnett Street, ap »ili 5 p m on TUESDAY next, the 25th itutant, for the position of Caretaker to the Aahburton Borough School, Schedule nf duties, etc., may be Been &t the above oflne. WM CRAIGHEAD, 9 217 Chairman 6AI UrIxAYTsEPT. V2.~ Desirable Residence of 6 rooms and pantry with detached Wash house and all con veniences, together with | Acre of Land being lot A 2 and 43 convanitntly situ ated »t the Corner of Wakanui Road and Eton Street, Hampatead, the Pro perty of Mr Chas Ward. MR T BULLOCK will offar the above by Auction nt the Arcade en tha date named at 11.30 am, as previously advertised. T BULLOCK, 9_233_ Auctioneer GOOONEWB GOOiT^EWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP CASH SALE. For One Month Only HAVING secured more commodious Premise* in Burnett Street, 1 have determined to quit as much stock as possible to save Expense and breakage in removal. Thos4 in want of Cheap literature, Sta tionery, Fancy Goods or Toys cannot 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 mutt go. Splendid Chance toe Business People to replenish their Offices with Stationery. DON'T FORGET; & DON'T DELAY. Gome Early <fe Get a Good Pick A- H- WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Jit&tioatr, fee. TANCRED STREET. 9 232 EYES FRONT ffIHE Maori Singers are coming on JL SUNDAY, 23rd. f UEBDAY, 25th, Oddfellows' Hail. Nina talented Maori Artist*. Admission Is 9 174 HARDLEY BROS, Ashburton, (supply windmill and stand for £12, Well nking ab moderate rat s. IJ^JPOWDERS I pheV:i:t fits, ciwjwons] etc. ' Preserve a hoalthy state of the consti* tutiozi during t!se period of Teething. 'Jhc v.-orVi "JOHM ST-EOMAN, Arc. «i;,'i-:tvr.l <>:i •:<■■ ty^-r-n „„■„!. .st,,;,;], v(fixed to r~TsITN G T~O~N Garden Fertilisers, (In 561bandlI2ibBag8.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded prizes at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanui Road, Jane, 1899 eGentlemen,- I have used Islington's rtlllaers for reveral years. ... In fhe kitchen garden I nse it freely and find it advantageous for all sorts of vegetables. Asa liquid manure I have naver used a better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact, I always have asack of your Fertilise in my shed for an immediate use. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NICOTX BROS. District Agings MRS ALCORN ia having a display"^ Fancy Art Needlework-the newest and latest for two weeks, during which the will give 10 per cent discount on it, and all materials for working. As it is laid out for inspection sh« will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work could * and see it,



O. Magnus, D.Patbrson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAOHUS, PATERSOU AHD 00., Gold Debdgiing Brokebs, 208 High Street, Christchurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given od Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnuß has bad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Fsq, Ashburton Representative.



YTTANTBD-Everybody to read tha advertisement re Cheap Sale, in another part of this issue—A H Williams, TanoredStreet WANTED W~ ANTED—A Coach Painter.—Apply H. Fraseb, Fairlie. 9 236 /I OLDEN Wyandotte amTßose Comb \~% Brown Leghorn Eg«[s, 6s a Setting.— W Rowan, Woolen Mills". 9 240 WANTED at Once,—2QCo Dozen Fresh Fggs. Top price given.—Carson and Co. WANTED KNOWN - G F Dodds, Dentist, will be absent from busi ness during dates September 19 to Tuesday, September 25. 9 193 FESTIVAL Made at Baring Square Churoh — Sunday, 7th October. Memories of early days revived. Old-time Hymns and Times. Preacher—R*v Thomas J*e. 9238 WANTED KNOWN^For Sale, One Spring Dray, Two seta Harness. One Saddle and BridU—R. 8. Bk AN, We at Street, Allenton. 9203 W~~~ ANTED to~SeT[llA~Quiet Cow, due to calve in a few days.—W C Page. Netherby Store. § 227 ANTED—Twenty Yoang naelTto wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a 9d at D. Stock's. 9 199 SONS OF TEMPERANCE Benefit Society—Quarterly meeting To-night, Templar Hall, 8 o'clock sharp. Pull attend ance requested, 9 241 TT^ANTED— Everybody to read the advertisement re Chaap gale in another part of thiu issue—A H Williams, TancradStreeb KEROSENE reduced to Ss 6d. Oatmeal 25!b 2< 9J, Flour 251b 2i, W» x Candles 7d.— Carson & Co. g 5 HPAKBlyour repair* to the Jubilee Boot X ShoP; 9 200 BOOTS and J bhoes to Measure acJD. Stock-s. 9 202 CYCLISTS w»nte.t~to wear splendid Cycling Shoes ; 10. 9i at the J nbilee Boot Shop. 9 20 { GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8 Roa! bargains-.—Carson & Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 RACES, RACES — Fresh Oysters, Crayfiab. Soics, Groper, and all kinds of Freeh Fiah for the rsce week, ac J I H Jkwitt's, opposite Mail Office. YATKS and Nimmo and Blal?s~Grarden Seeds from Id per packeb. • Iron Age ' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21s.—Carson & Co. 9 67 OMPARE~pricea at "Jubilee"" 800 Shop befora buying elsewhere. 9 203 WAMED KNOVV.N— Ladies' Jackets formerly 27s 61? now 4* lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30a, now 5a 6d, Lidies Mac:ntoßhes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Orb's Cheap Sale. 7 PIANO £17 10j cash, English make, good tone ; Dora Pianetie £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 10s ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay ments of 10s and upwards. 'J ho Haake piano is rot excelled by any for value ; violine, accordions, and music— H M Jones -TTTAISTID KNOWN-Thafc our Stcck j T f (f Linoleums and Oilcloths now' landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the def-igns and colourings coming forvarc this season, are far in advance of fcbose of other seasons-—Mitchell and Turner. i



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, | IRIEDLANDER BROS , LIMITED. WEST STREET HORSE MART Horse Parade Sale. SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 1900 WE •hall offer At our West Street Mart, immediately after the Horse Parade, the following first class Draught) Entires and Marei :— On account Wm Robinson, Esq. Milton — Clydesdale Stallion * Young Extinguisher, by Extinguisher, dam Rose, by Young Prince of Wales (imp) Clydesdale Stallion • SouthSeld Stamp,' by Young Extinguisher, dam Old Blossom Clydesdale Mare • Pick Blossom,' by Reformer, dam Old Blossom, in foa to i<ord Nelson Clydesdale Mare • Princess Rose,' by Young Extinguisher, dam Maggie, by Lord Salisbury, in foal to Lord Nelaon On account) R Gawa, Etq, Mosgiel,— Clydesdale Stallion 3 General White,' 3yrs, by King of Quality, dam Jean, by Lord Salisbury Clydesdale Mare • Miss Cullen,' 3yrs, by King of Quality, dam Tolly, by Salisbury's Pride On acoount John Grigg, Eeq, Clydesdale Stallion ' Harvester,' syrs, by Workman, dam Blossom, by Lord Beaconsfield On account John Small, Msq, Draught Stallion, 4jrs, by Vanquisher. Bay Colt, rising 4vr«, sire Vaof uieher, dam Violet by Pioneer. On account W Chisnall, Eeq,, Clydesdale Stallion • Lacquer' (late Uran ley II), syrs, by Lord Cranley, dam Kelvin mare. Oa account J W Rogers, Esq, Clydesdale Stallioa • Cavalier,' by Crown Prince, dam Polly, by Prince of Wales (imp) On account Geo Grice, Eeq, Clydesdale Stallion 'Scottish Chief,' by Middlerigg Prince, dam Fanny, by Strathmore. A'so, — Several Firat-Class DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lw>, R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 115 Auctioneer Urain Freight TO LONDON. \lf7*E have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with ua promptly. FBIEDLANDER Beos., Ltd. fobTsalb; CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIBDLANDER BR<S, Ltd. Ti^"KAVE *OR PRIVATiTttALB*, Several First-class Draught Entires, Full particalars on application FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid WE AXE CASHBUYEBS OF WHEAT, Ok£S, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited "3avid"thomaß] HORSE FAIR FEIDAY, SEPTEMBEE 28 — 1900 — MY Next KOBSE FAIR will be h«ld en the above date, BDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. A R O A dlb. ~~ SATURDAY, September 22. »Tl/fR D. THOMAS has reoeived instruc f JjLL tions from Mr A W Gazs, Tem«ka, to Sell, immediately after the Parade— Clydesdale Bay Stallion "YOUNG LORNE," by Lord Lome, dam , Princess Royal. 285 NZ8B; bred by Mr Robert Matthews, Temuka. D. THOMAS, 9 239 Auctioneer ~~KAYE~d GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, h?ghesfe current rates, all FARM PRODUCE, Agents for Button's aud Lawson's Unrivalled Seedp. New Season's Suppliea of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERS. &c, &O, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. FXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNHAUKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL fTIHE above School will RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, September 17, at Miss i Fooks' Residence, Park House 9 162 ~TO LET] /"COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with I \_^ one acre of land, parb of which is planted with fruit trees, situated at the Corner of Trevor's, Rental—Bs per week App'y to 3} BULLOCK JUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Pers.s. Karamea from London. The latest Rode, Minnows, Lines, Gifi Hooka etc. etc. Early inspection invitedt—Hardlhy Bros.



NICOLL BEOS. H F NIGOLL.BE F NICOLL, L k NIOOLL. Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat Co;, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOQGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kepi and Awditjsd. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cent. PRUI T. We reaeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegraeu, Rape, and Tarnip Seed of reliable qual^y. mHB OHRISTCHURGH MEAT CO-, J. Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES I Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUMUPcS RAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere* Nicoi-L Beos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantifies. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. "I>URERRED PRIZE POULTRY ID & O a*. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu sians, Langsh&ps, and Dorkings, from 5a to 2ls per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BKRRYM&N. TO STUD HORSE OWNERS TTORSE CARDS & HORSE RECEIPT BOOKS Printed at the MAIL ar,d GUARDIAN L Offica with JNentness and Despatch and at Moderate Prices. TO STAJSD AT ALTENTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT The Beautiful Bay Horse (16|hds) GENERAL TRACEY. (Record 5.4.) By Berlin— Jenny Tracey (both Imported SIRE of Victory lE, General Grigg, Experience, General Standish, Tracey Belle, General Shafter, and many others too numerous to mention For further particulars, appy to THOMAS HAROLD, S 173 Groom in charge rpO Tiavel in the Ashburton District the PUEBBBED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE •OLT SCOTTISH CHIEF, (3 Years Old.) By Middlerigg Prince, HIS Sire — Middlerigg, by Prince Diamond (imported). Middlerigg'a dam—Lady Banker by Banker (imported) Middlerigg's sire and dam have taken first prizas at Canterbury Shows Dam-—Fanay, by Strathmore (grand dam Grace), by Prince Royal, great grand dam Polly, by Major, btrathmore is out of Mr P Matthew's celebrated mare Violet, (champion mare for many years in Canterbury.) Violet is by Sir Colin Campbell, he is from some of the best strains ever imported into New Zealand. For extended pedigree ate stud book GEO. GRIOE, 9 235 Owner, Willowby NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 53f *ores Rangitata, 250 acres Cl&ramont, 250 acres Wailotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizes in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Pairlie, 505 acres Tofcara, and 265 actes Tolara Also unimproved agricultural and grsz'ng farms of various sizes on the Raineliffa and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9 FOR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eight rooms, Netherby. Every convenience. Most) of purchase money can remain or mortgage.—Apply Mrs White, Netherbyj , 180



Tli X NEW ZBALANJ) CLOTHING FACTORY HAVE a few Job Lines thrown out at Stocktaking,l]wbich they are Selling at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is 6d, leUld and> 6d Ladies Sailor Straws rfduoed to Is Brown Moleekin Trousers redoced to 5a 1111 Men's Best Crup Corkhems 26s 6d for 19a 61 Women's O*n?ns Shoes reduced to 3s 61 Childrrn's Canvas Shoes reduced to "?b 6i Men's Siik Ties reduced to 6d and Is N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager.



MRS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Piwsoforte and Singing. -- Havelock Strett. ISS^wiIMPSON, Tttuherof Pkno forte, Havelock Street, Kant Belt wishes to notify that she has a first class Quadrille Band available for Dunces, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Gacials. For Terms & etc , apply to D. Leit3h, Burnett Street. 7 17 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " J 1 " The Rambler." HAVING sold ont of my old stock of those snperior Bicycles, I havo 1 aao o ened up a fresh consignment of the I LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ; ROAD RACBjRS, <fe ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with tlie eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. ••TBLI3 *fcA.MßJL«fiJlfc.'g ii AISU INSPECT! THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOGX ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, P. THOMAS. S. H. GBAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 185 HERKPORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Jnfoimation on Diedgio Stocks. CorreEppnderjca Invited, Codes : Bedford McNeili'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Coda (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegeaphio Address: GRAVED, Christchurch. Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymouth WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER : : 0ur Ki O.|at Sw llbe K o.4|| „ %i. 2/4 ii ii » • "2/jS *New Tariff— Champion Blekd, 2/* per lb. Our No. 1 at 2/- 0 will be NO.ll/1O " "00 ',', 1/8 » " -0° 1/6 *No'te-N0.4, No. 8 &Champion are new Blends. I iNTBODUCINQ OUR I We do so with confidence, knowing It I to be the finest quality procurable at the price. I ASK FOR OUR TEAS I HAVE NOTHING ELSE. I All other Brands not mentioned art reduced osborn~coombeT~ PIANO TUNER A EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashbnrton and surrounding dfs tricts every four months, viz—March, July* and November*] ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Aehburton. or at Commercial Hotel. LLEWIL LYU OWEN, Id-C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative ofgthe 3iOndon College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. W*~ ANTifiU KNOWN-Thab we have exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stcck of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landingjex S.S. Gothic —MITCHBIX & TUENER. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. . EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Bird's-eye View of Growth of Office, FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,539. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and, Insurance Monitor, says,—"The only institution of tho kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. Although the operations of the partment are confined to a small colony, tht) figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it a useful lesson." J. H. EICHAEDSON, 2] Commissioner. SHEARMAN BROSj have large stock • LoASBYS Wahoo, Benjatr.ic Gnm and Cinnamon Oure



E. W. H A N M E R. TO FAIiMERS. r AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frcaen Mutton or Laro\ Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be pi.-cod in my hauds for > :ale here- or for s;.le by my representatives io London. I shafi uofc charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representative* in London having the foil knowledge of dealing with ail produoe consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my-drafts, will eat sacrifice anything I entrusted to their care, if there is ths shsfhfceaf; chacce of dofog better by holding for a while. The quettion of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a vs?y strong fea ture in the mode of doing their bu iDMl t which has always recommended them. _ E. W. hXnMER._ FOR SALE, A GRAND LITTLE FARM O» ~t Kf\ ACRES, situated 1£ miles from JlOxJ Tinwald Yards, splendid homt stead, well divided, with water in each paddock. Price low and easy terms Alio,— QIV A ACRES, in the best of ordsr, good &i \J homestead, Tinwald. Tery low price will be accepted for this Farm E. W, HANMER. A. AttER ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGfcR. Call and see the NEW FI6ROSE BLIND Imitation of Tenetian, at half the prioe. j ' ' Slfl J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER 4r JEWELLER FTASjast received a Large ShSpnien WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickee Lbvses at 27l 6d Specially made to order, Strongly bnilt to suit bard wear, 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20s; The beat value in the Colony. 1 year's Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on thfi Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS" Spectacles a special importation of big I Frames and Lenses to hand. SIGHT TESTING, A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DE~BEER ! WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER, I Ashburbon OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of I premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine ! Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This Is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices,—Robbbs alcobn. Ifi auk CurtisT~ Watchmaker, & 'Jeweller. WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Electro-platf and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED Ac usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Miff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and heat selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting beiug far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SiZK WITHOUT CUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY BPE CI&L MACHINERY. Silver watches kern 30a upwards, a fa stock of Roiheffe'ftiFi, Wtiltliams, tto, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting hy my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted bo auit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Teeth ing free* Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason abie. Silver charms in great variety from la pwarde. SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manufactured by 0 Wilxums & Co , Rtch> -ad, V.A. ■ ( MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE Trueb Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on FIRST Mortgage at lowest current rates. DAVID ZiNDER, Tarcred f^rcefe RS ALCORN is now showing * beautiful assortment of new Miiliaery, new Mantles, sew Dress Goods, new Silks, etc., in the enlarged premise*. Ladies and ohildrens Pinafore?, Aprons, and Under* ciothiDg in atock, and made to order