JUBILEE OF THE CABLE.

Joat fifty years ago the first telegraphic messages ever pent on a submarine wire passed between France and England. Very few of those who are coEcarned in he venttre are now alive. I< deed, the only man who is still amongst db, and was connected with the experimental cable of 1861, h Mr. Charlton Wollaston, who acted aa engineer tc the original company, fhe atory cf how th« cable oane c to be laid is extremely Interesting. The idea originated in the fertile brain of a Mr. Jacob Brett. This gentleman had a pr&llflc'inngination but Hbtle practical ability in carrying his schemes into effect Nob only did he register a company for a submarine telegraph between England and France, but he also registered, when the first cable to Cape Grtß Nez was laid, a company for a cable to the United States. It may be mentioned that his proposal for carrying out the latter involved the planting of buoya right across the Atlantic from which the caMe should he suspended in festoons, $a it were, to New York.

Auction Sales.

Mr Henry Stophenson has received instrue tidns from holder of bill of sale to sell without reserve, a gig for breaking in horsas, r]»o saddle and bridle, harness, furniture, •to. Sale at I p.m.

THE FLOODS.

South liakaia, (Thursday noon) — Since about four *.'clock on Tuesday afternoon over two inches of rain have fallen, and there is no appearance of its clearing at present. .

Old Men's Homb—The only Borough Coui cil'or whoevicccd any desire to inspect the draining arrangement at the Old Men'a Home yesterday, wai Cr Jones, who did not seem inclined to investigate the habits of the germs»nd bacilli i_;th'e pouring rain.

Acwi.dent to Mbs Woodthorpe — Wa »egref to learn that Mis Woodthorpe is euf fsriDg frcm the results of a rai her painful accident. She accompanied her husband, who is attending tht Angl.can Synod, anJ, while walking in Hsgley Paik slipped and sprained her ankle. Dc Fox is attending her, and says it will be » fortnight, at least, before she wil be able to put her foot to the groiritf. ft is believed that one of the small bones is broken.

Ambolanob (Jkrtjficatks — Those who pissed the recent examination in fi st aid at Ashburton are informed that the cert ficates are now waiting the signature of Lord Ban farly, the Governor. On his return from his Isknd trip they will be completed, and arrangements made for a public presentation to the successful students.

The Mkmbbs For Ashbukton. —Mr J MoLachlan, M H R was a paeseDger from Wellington by the Tarawera this morning.

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Donbdin* October 19

To-day's tales—Alpine No 2, 39a, 39s 6d ; bairamuir,. 33', 33s 3d, Contra! Charlton, 23«, 23i 3d ; Charlton Creek, 41s, 41s 6d ; Eclipse, 37» 6d ; Electric Extended, 40s 6d, 40* : Gentle Annie, 23a 6d ; Grand Junction, Is 9d, 2e, Is 9d ; Island Creek, 7e 6d ; Junction Electric, 26a Sd, 26s ; Lady Ofaarl too, fid, 9d ; Merrimac, 54a 6d ; Morven Ferry, 4s dis ; North Beach, 61, Is ; Otßms, 2s 6d dis ; Richard's Beach, 27», 27e ; Sailors* Band, 49«, flßa 6d, 48j 3d, 43a ; Second Magnetic, 52s 6d ; Upper Magnetic, 44i, 45», fl4s 6d ; Waimumu (ex div), 48s; WAnataft, 4i6d. Returns—Hartley and Riley, ti z for five days.

THE ASHBUBTON GflAßEilAir*. FBIDAf, OCTOBER 19, i96t



WANTED. OUSK to let^-7 rooms 2| acres of land and convenience for horae and trap Apply Mrs Briggs Monre Street 10 169 WANTED KNuWN-Show Day Dinner' t-.t tho Salvation Army Barrack* j commoner 4.30 p.in ; admission la 61 10 1"4 IF you like a Rich and Flavory tea. Try the " Premier Ceylon " at 1 lOd—Car son^ Co, Sole Agents /LARSON & Co~~are Buyers' of fir»¥cT»s3 \J Batter, fresh Eggß, Honey and Bees wax at highest market value NOW'O the lime to get your Chimneys swept, before Spring Cleaning. Dont forget—JoHK Staob, Treverbon 10 162 171 RESH Soles, Groper7anT~aTl kiads^of ; freih fiah by Express to-night, No Whitebait until the weather clean up.—J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. , 10 100 TUSD ARRIVED—A large shipment of O First OI&8B Ergliih Dinner Ware. Prices low.—-Carsok & Co. FOR seat and reliable Outlery and Electric Plate, at lowest prices.— Parson & Co. Taoered Street. A" WORD to the wise—Try the rapid lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— Sheabmam Bros and John Ob* & Go are the Agents TntßD Known—The rapid lightning Shirt Gloss baa by far the largest Bale in Hew Zealand—John Orr and Co and Shearman Bros, S~~PEfiIAL Notice—That Georghi Duncan AND' Co. are Belling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains 1b 6| i, la lid, 2b 3J, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling llf d, ! Bleached do. la 6fd ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2a llrl: Prints 2§4, 3|<l, 4f .1; New Dress Material llf rf, Is 3^ Is 4§<!,' upwards ; Gloves 61 ; Men's Socked; White Shirts 2s lid, 3i lid, Colored do. 1b lid upwards. — George Duncan & C°, R«idv Money Drapers, Taccrei fctreob 10 12 VT7 ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moisojs VV has received a large stock of fashion able Bummer- Boots and Shoes of the beet material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latesb French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority aud facility to know the best va'ue and quality Rppairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fißhionable style. Best leathera used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Aahburton. ITTaKTED KNOWN—That we "are T T clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to nuke room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—MlTCHElit. & TURNER. \\T AH T*.D KNOWN- That our Stock W of Linoleums and Oilcloths new landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth Inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings comirg forwarc this season, are far in advance of tbose other Beasons—Mitchell and Tu*. W' AMTBD~KNOWBr—I h*t we hare exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stcck of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers Bre specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic —Mitchell & Tobker. WaNTBD" " WANTED — Cook for Shearers at Lowoliffe. Apply to E H DOBSON, 10 156 Manager "~ W~AN Tfi D T7* VERY BODY to remember that A? H. _Ci Williams is the local Agent for Redfern Superior Rubber Stamps. Same price as Christohurch What Oh I She Bumps. i rfiH&T's jusb where YOU ar« WRONG. X Our Lawn Mowers Do not bump, They just elide over the Lawn as easily as you could fall off a log, and they fairly shave the grass off We have all sizjs and prices, but only ONE QUALITY: THE BEST, We guarantee all our goods, and if, after a trial, yon are not satisfied, you otto return them.. WE ALSO STOCK- McOORMIGK BINDERS, MOWERS, DAISYS, HAY RAKES, LITTLE WONDERS, &c Morrow, Bassett & Go ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager THE DAINTIEST~LITTIFrWHKEL THAT EVER WAS" '♦ The BambUrT \ . _____ HAVING Bold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uso o ened up a fresh consign naenb of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAOBRS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all fitted with the eve* a sting Q & J detachable Tyre. "OFB.IQ KAMBI.EK.' h AJMJ INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Eaßy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESBOBIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES~FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. A GRAND LITTLE FARM OF 1 KA ACRES, situated 1| milea from Xt)\/ Tinwald Yards, splendid home stead, well divided, with water in each paddock. Price low and easy terma Also, — fVrV f\ ACRES, in the best of order, good &I \J homeßtead, Tinwald. Very low pries will be accepted for th« Farm E. W, HANMER,



SJhe Cromwell Gold Dredging Company las declared a dividend of 2s 6d per share, p&ysb'a on Tuesday next. The tiredgemaßter of lho E'ectiioExtended Gold Dredging .Company wired on We'ineE day. "Machinery beeioning to run ataadily bottomed this morning; prospeota fair; drilb bad." Tne dredgemaßterof the Second Magnetic, telegraphed on Wednesday .—"Shifted the dredge to the bottom of the claim yesterday j •tart-rd. to dredgs; everything running splendidly. At a meeting of directors of the Vincent Extended Gold Dredging Company (Limited) held on Wednesday, it was decided to wsk the shareholders to increase the capital of the company to £9bOO by the issue of 1000 Dew shares of £1 «=ach The Bines Herald is responsible for the following: "In oharebroking circles in Duneain it is understood that a well-known Duuedin business man, now in the Home Country, will or. his visib endeavor to fl >afc on the London market four of the bast paying dredging companies on the Molyneux river. The schema ii said to be in the direction of amalgamating the four dredges into one bfg company, with a capital of about L452.0C0. The companies whioh are reported as those it is intended to amaiga* mats are the Eleotric, Manuherikia. Hartley and RUey, and the Cromwell* Ib is farther stated that if .. the schtma eventuates share holders will receive about L 4 per share for Electrics, L 7 for Manuherikia?, Ll2 for Hartleys, and L 7 for Cromwells.



O. Maqnbs, D.Pateeson, Dredging Expert Member Stock M d Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AMD GB. I Gold Dredging Beokebs, 208 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus haa had 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Ot*go. ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q, Aehburton Representative. . "j^aST^otices . Mails close for the following plaeea as under, subject to the necessary alterations : — SATURDAY, OOTOBER 20 Fur Northern Ports, per Moura, at 10 38 a m For Northern Ports and Westporfc, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m "to"" let, A I a Low Rental, small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street!. Apply to T. BULLOCK ST. STEPHEN'S OtIUROH Ashburton. j 19IH sukdaylfter trinity j (Oct 21th) j II & m—Matins, Eo!y Communion and i Sermon 4 p m—Boly Baptism j 630 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermon j Preacher at the Morning and Evening eervicet, Rbv. E A Scoot, Vicar of Syden ham R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar j 'ASHBTfI-ON a 7 as P. ASSOCIATION EXHIBITORS of Cattle and Horses are requested to obtain thair Exhibit Namber 'fickets from the Secretary before 6 n m on MONDAY, October 22 W SIMPSON, 10 171 Secretary ~ WANTED. *tTCTANTED—A Good Contract Team lor several week's work.—Apply IHOMAS HARRISON, 10 140 Hiiokthorne. Smoke New Ymw



NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Banker..' Act, 1880. and the B»nk« and Bankers' Aob Amendment Act, 1882, TUESDAY, tht 23rd day of Ootober, 1900, from 12 o'clock Noon Is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton Offices of the under-mentioned Banks :— The Union B&oW of Australia, Ltd,— J. Dr/SBAli. Resident Inspector The Bank of New South Wales, — - E. J. Finch, Inspector The Bank of Australasia, — C. Winter, Inspector The Bank of New Zealand, — James Emblihg, General Manager 10 167 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion Fares to Anhbttrtoa for A. & P. Show FROM Obmtchurch, Methven, Spring v burn, Timaru, and intermediate sta tions ,at 2d per mil* first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4» and 2» respectively mileage counted one way only. Ticket! issued for the Grab train on the 23rd Ootober av&ilable for return on the 23rd or 24th. Passengers can book from Ashburtoato the Saleyards siding tor the Show Ground by trains at 11 a tn, 12 noon, 115 pm on the 23rd returning at 4, 4.45, and 5.40 pm, rt> ! turn fares 6d and 4d i The evening trains for Timaru and Spring burn on the 23rd Ootober will start at 5.45 and 5.55 p m, and run 1 hour 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times respectively. The train from Bakaia to Methven will wait for the express train from Ashburton. For the Trotting Races at Ashburton on the 24th Ootober, the evening trains for Tim&ru and Snringburn will tun as en the 23rd. Oa the 23rd the evening train for Tfmsru wi'! etarb frnm the Ashburton Saleyardi Siding (hear the Show Grounds) at 5.39 10 153 By Order. NEW PREMISE , To OUE CLIENTS AND 'JHK PUBLIC. TTfE HAVE REMOVED TO OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET, FROM THIS DATE, W H COLLINS & Co., IRONMONGERS, P/INTERS. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS October 18, 1900 001AL A~N~D dTITFeT Elgin Schoolroom, 19th Oo fober. Aid Children's Excursion. Admicaion 2s 6d. 10 70 mo¥bY O£)Kf\f\ TO Lend on Freehold Se obf£u\JKJ ourity, in Sun^s to suit borrowers. O W PURNELL, 10 139 Solicitor, Montgomery s Buildings HANMEE & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, ! Ashburton and at 207; Hereford' Street Christohurch. TX7E beg to announce that we have i appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as our | Agent in the Aehburton District, P^ntombflr 24, 1900 I I\/TKS ALCORN is having a display of ixJL Fancy Art Needlework- the newest and latesb for two weeks, during which she will give 10 per cent discount on it, and all materials for working: As it is ! aid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work could calland see it* KERNARD 4 WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE juet opened New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh.) Daily cash buyers dairy fed Pork. NICOLL BROS. F Nicoll. E F Nicoll, L A Niooll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. ! 4GENTB FOR— Chrlatehurcb Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who bare parcefc for disposal. Station Books Kept and Avditbd. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 3 j and 5 per cent. FKUIT. We receive 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 Cloverse Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUBNIPri, BAPE and any other crop, and to miit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere. Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of th i celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS. District Agent*. _____ — Centrally Situated, nnWO Upstairs Rooms, In the new Victoria X Buildings, adjoining the Arcade rental, 10a fid per week T. BULLOCK.



FRIEDLANDKR BROB., LIMITED, WEST STREET HORSE MART. ""■" ■ OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FftfDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd^ WEBT~STRESET AFOTION~MABT SATDEDAY7^)ctober 27. : MESSRS f RIEDLANDBR BROS, Ltd, have received instructions from the Deputy Official Assignee In the Estate of E. Stephens to sell by Public Auction on th« above date,-- ' 5 SECTIONS at FairSeld, being Lots No*. 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68, and containing 2 acres 2 roods. 48. Investment Bhares, 23rd issue, Ashburton Permanent Bailding and Investment Society, Terms at Sale. Bale at 1p m - R. FRIEDLANDER, 10155 Auctioneer ~THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERBI CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Its. Clearing Sale At Newlands, account Mr Joseph * Lloyd, OWING to the inclement state of thi weather, the above Sale was POST PONED, and will take place on TfIUKSDAY, NEXT, Oct. 25 At J 2 o'clock noon. Luncheon provided. For Particulars see previous advertisement. T. F. GIB ON, Manager. 10 166 J. J. ISBISTER, Auctioneer. UNDEB BILL OF SALE SATURDAY, "OOTOBER 20th. 1 O'clock Sharp HENRY STEPHENSON h»» reoeWtd instructions from the Holder of the | Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction at his ! Yard.,— "I Home Breaking Trap 1 Horse Breaking Collar and Harness 1 Saddle and Bridle ! I Bet Harness And Quantity of Sundries Without Reserve. HENRY SIEPHENSON, 10170 Auctioneer s>eciaT7~emry7" SATURDAY, October 20. A QUANTITY of FURNITURE, com prising — Iron Bsdstfa-?r, Ppring Mattresses, Wire Mattresses, H.anketg, Sheett; Counterpanes, Suite of Furniture, Sundries, etc 10 171 HKNRY ST£P3ENBON i ._____-_____- _. In the District Court, holdea at A»b burton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of Edward Stephens, of Trevorton, Accountant. WHO TEN Tenders will be received for the following Shares in this Estate:— ,50 Shares in Whyte River Gold Dredging Company (Tasmania) 50 Shares in the Croydon Gold Dredging Company (Gore) ; 10 Shares in L\dy Charlton Gold Dredging Company, Ltd j 50 Shares in the Wilberforce Gold Mining Company 30 Shares in The Jubilee Bicycle Company Tenders will close on SATURDAY, th« 20th day of Ootober, at 11 o'olock in the forenoon, and must b* addressed to me. The lowest or any tsnder not necessarily accepted. Particulars of the above can b« obtained on application to the andmigued. - JOHN DAfISON, Deputy Official Assignee Ootober 17,1900. 10 147 ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE SOCIETY— ASBBURTON BRANCH. j rpHE Examination for the Second Aid X (Nursing Course) will be held in the Borough School oa SATURDAY, Ootober | 20, at 3.30 p.m. 10 141 Hi A. MAOKAY, Hon. Sso. TO LET, | At a Low Rental PREMISES in Moore Street, ju^t below Boyai Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch ing and Milson. T. BULLOCK prices at Jubilee Bo \J Shop before baying elsewhere. 6 203 J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TT AS just received a Large Shlpmen OP WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6d Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit bard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NIOKEL WATCHES at 20s* The best value in the Colony. 1 years Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS' Spectacles a special importation of his Frames anil Lenses to hand. SIOHl? TESTING A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, j J. V, DE~BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Asbbarton (



ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER; FOR SALE—Brick Houee, on \ acre, Nelson aireet, Hampeteatf, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a sound investment for the price required, £220. Cash or terms F FEEUIMAN T7IOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres JLJ 32 perches of land, possessing ample < frontage on good roads, with substantial ■buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stablas, and Oow eheds; first clats orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN FOR SALff—Sl acres at AUenton, a very desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN jjfOß HALE-Several Sections at Fairton. F FERRIMAN PERPETUAL LEASE FOB SALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable borne, with 44 acres of good greK'ng land ; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to pay 8§ per cent on price required 5(20 aorewj £10 per acre, within 2£ miles o Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN H. Matson & Co.. £tock Brokers & Auctioneers, j CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally oi the Ashbnrton County. Gbntiemen,— WE btg to intimate that, If at any time you have business to transact in Chrietchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to our Ad ding ton or other markets for sale, by public auction ot privately we know that you will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders froia London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in i a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frtzen meat in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and gradee. If you desire to sell ycur property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, an-i we; will then insert, in the next icsue of our j QUAKTEBIT LAiTO & PROPERTY BeGISTEK these particulars, iree of cost L to you ;at the same time, we allow, you a free hand to dfspose*of your property private'y, or thr ugh other Agents hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effec:ed throughout-instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large i and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any claea of husineeß you may be disposed to I place in cut hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, ac occasion may require—'l haaklng you In anticipa tion, we are, Yours faithfully, H. MATSON & Co. 194, Cashel Street, Chrlstchurch. ~THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLIY BROS have been appointed as Agent for this first quality ENGLISH BIOYOLE The Manufacturers, Messes Alldats & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicyoits to the British Army, and to the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain. THE MATCHLESS has been In use right through the Transvaal War. Orer 2,000 Machines have been supplied to the War Department for use during the War; THE MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME Inspection Invited H4BDLEY BROS KAYE & CARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODITOB. Agents tor Suoton's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seed?. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, fto, &O, I JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES ab tt LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE GLEANING MACHINERY. CORNHALKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 PUREBRED PRIZE~POULTRY BGGO. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu* sianß, Langshans, and Dorkings, from 5s to 21s per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BWRRYMAN. ». McBBIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first Jljl class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style. 10 25 JUST OPENED—Fishing Taokle, Per s.s. Karamea from London. The latest) Rods, Minnows, Lines, Guff Hooks etc. etc arly inspection invited.—Habdl y Bro TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial £ar Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, .so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 667 d (The Nicholson LoDfeott, Gunnenbury London



fi OWDEI) WITH NEW GOODS FB'OM FLOOR TO CEILING. Having just opened 25 cases ex s.s* ' Gothic ' and • Bangitira/ we are now able U ask oar Clients' inwpcction of a WONDEBFOL VARIETY OF FRESH NOVELTIES COMPRISING ;-New Mantleß, New Jaekors, New Skirts, New Blouses, IN DRESS GOODS We have the latest Black and White Effects. Lustres and French Fonlls. In i - * BLUTTSE FABRICS We show Fancy Muslins, Valenciennes Muslins, Organdie Stripes, Mercerise* Sateenn, Silk Zephyrs, Crepe and Chiffon Stripes, also a vary pretty range of NEW PRINTS. NEW MILLINERY i NEW MILLINERY I Mast) be Inspected to be (appreciated. (We make a Speciality of Children's Heat Gear.) WHITE AND GREAM PIQTJE COSTUMES Id the ; L&Ust Shapes* Gowes,|Mailow, Keawiok, etc LOVELY IjACES Very choice ; in Valenoiennes, .Guipure, Torchon and Oriental,>ad;insertioai to msfcah, FANdt OVERALL LACE (very chute). UP-TO-DATE VEILINGS In Magpie, Cream, White and Black),|flneßt lot-yet shown at The Corner. NEW BRAID TBIMMIKGS "(specially selected) The Irtteet in Fisehae, Scarfi, Buffs, Bows, Tests and Fronts. A smart lot ot Child KHAKI BLOUSES and CAPS to match. NEW SUNSHADES. Pretty White Kid Boots and Shoes for Intents, Tactful Ten Shoes in Strap cr Lace Ifia&s. Ladies' Glaoe Kid Shoes (French and American), in Luce, Button sod Strap JUST ARRIVED from the famous Mosgiel *cd Wellington Pactones .— BOYS CLOTHING , 0f Khaki (reeu'atien cloth), Serge and Tweed, in Transvaal, Baden-Poweltand Sailor Bhapei LADIES NOTE THAT "OUR DHE.SS-MAKIKG DEP^RTMNT/V Under Mißa Gokbie (from Wellington), is now in full swing* f Kindly place.yoar Ord n otthe SJiot attd Races EABLV, to avoid dtsappointment NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD, ".THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCBEB STBEE THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ■ ■ ■■■ ' ■ ■ —— :0 :—• WE have now opened np our New Goods, comprising Shaw Hate, Sofl Felt Hats, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Tieß, Collars, etc. Pursuing oar policy of always being up to date, we have secured the very Newest Goodi for Gentlemen's wear, and invite inspection. All the year round we are at the front as the Lending House toi Clothing and Mercery, and confidently assert that no other House oan approaci vi for Variety and Quality; NZ, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H, BBCKINGS4LE, Manager. SHOW WE sK. SHOW WEEK SPECIAL BABGAINS IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT GEORGE DUNCAN & CO CASH DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, TANORET) STREET, Ashburton NEW Goods opened np ! New Goods opened np ! Small profits and ready mone; enables ns to sarprise buyers at the low prices we sell goods, which-has earned v the reputation of being the Cheapest Draperrin A*hburton. See our prices and yon will b oonvinoed that it pays to make yoor purchases at GEORGE DUNCAN & CQ. G. MEDDINS, 11 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S Firat Quality and Presentation. Inspection Invited. HEEP SHEAKS. SHEEP SHEARS. BB A, TU S, 11 A, and Shepherd Brands. Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites for the Shearing Season. LAWN MQWERST~LAWN MOWERS. The) Latest Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. Also, New Easy, Orescent, F & N, etc. *0« No. 4 at 3J will be B* | 2/J Important Notice bL&fTS. PVPI T^lT^t LjLN^jN^&Champion'arenewßleniii. V^ JL \J A..HIJX Kj • I , N INTRODUCING OUR I HAVE just received, direct from |EjsP9Pj^WHl!n™jJj the Manufacturers (Rudge- Whitwobth, Ltd., Birmingham and P"~ we do so with confidence, knowing it Coventry), ex s.b. Waimate, to be the finest quaiuy %£**%* the ****' I hive NOTHING ELBE. A FULL STOOK OP J *,"„£„ Brands not mentioned ars Jedufltf I jtd per lb# fv KOAD RACERS, \\\i lJ|| H Til lit wffi9 PATH RfiGfißß, UlTVrl^"! IlllT'iT*" & LADIES'  _ _- ■■- -■■«*-—_ •n '-1 tt.7 •! J. 7 ASHBURTON Budge-Whttworths. PBEMANEKI BDIU)1N0 AND Don't waste your money on cheap, INVESTMENT SOCIETY. •hoddy, out-of-date Wheels, but go straight for the JOANS GRANTED FROM WORLD-FAMED BICYCLE, Xj £%& The Rudge^ Whitworth. Rnd *?*««<*•• ** caweafc »te» ---„ , "~~ , Full Particulars on application^ Repairß Neatly Executed. Sundries Always in Stock. Office -=-Tanored Streeti TuspwrTiON Tnvitrd Office Hours—9,3o a m till 4pm INSPECTION INVITED. Firsb Tuesday in Mo6th-9j am tillfl 1! 11 MIM pmi'°d7t"l9ffl~& lla Ila Mlllllilllllft X^UY Direct From England - Famoui HI 111 Vl U Jill hJ 1 Vll f X> " Khaki "Cycles. Great cut in the —». «.. A . m ■>»>«•#«• ■> tnie '» first-olass quality at bedrook ptioei CTY CYCLE WORKSi for c«h; BinK!e "»obi D eiftt £41S >twc UI 11 UIULC fTUnnOf machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2s "K'nT?"Kn7"T'rr CrPßli'Tr"T| freighb and doty paid to Wellingfton; JJUliiNiljXl g)J.KISi.P;I. Ladies 1 cycles lOi pet maohine extra; Quo 4 Cough "Care, Wahoo, Koolibab and tationa for ten bicycles and^over on appll- Beuiftmin Gum go to Ashbubsoh cation.—Johk Hobst, Khaki Oompany, DbuoOi. » Stedall's Buildings,.Portsmouth, England. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon TH TEBY man likes a oioe shirt. Then as Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjam&n, ijjj your laundress to use the tapid Gloss— Gum~at JIE ©oooh SUrekeeper, 9 j Qm Qw * gio M a @BBARM^ Bugs,



I-VfATIONAL MORTGAGE ft AGENOf 11\ CO. OF N.Z, LTD, I TIHARU "{ IMPKQVED FARMS FOR SALE. , J 530 acres R»ngitata, 250 mote* Claramont, 250 acres YVaitotie, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaie f 500 acres Totara, And others of various tfatt in Booth Orator* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right ef purohase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and erasing farms of various sizes on the Rainchffe and Level* Estates, and two well improved Etaticc r> crertien 11 7CCO actes each THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CXI OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Htores: West Street, Ashburtou. EVERY Description of Farmers) Requisite! at lowest rate*. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsackf, Woolpicks, Twine, Oils, , Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from out Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we -arc in a position to obtain highest possible price* for all grain placed in our hands for di«posal. Shareholders should be particularly oare fnl to enquire horn us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON, Manager fOB, SALE, BAV«LOCK STfiEET WEST. npOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid X opportunity of securing a building sit* in the favourite portion of the Town. F. FERRIMAN. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPKBAMVI ASSOCIATION OF; CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District • 365 it „ it 500 H Dromore „ . 1900 „ Lauriston „ 1180  Spriogburn ' 750 „ Wakaoui „ 1031 „ (Jhertsey  1958 „ Dromore „ T. F. GIBSON, 149 Manager Sporting^ A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB speing ~mjim, TO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUND 3 ASHBURTCN, ON WEDNESDAY; OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association) Fre^idekt— Donald McLean, Eeq ; Vick President — James Small, Etq; Stewards — Messrs G. Robertson, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smith. P. Devane, J. McCooochie, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, Jamer McCoroaick, and J*me<t Sutherland ; Judge—Mr D. McLean ; Stakter— Mr R J. Henry ; Clbbk of Fcales —Mr R. Friedlanier; Clerk of Course —Mr James McCormick ; Bamdioapper— Mr H. Brlnkman ; Tre^uker —Mr W. Sutherland ;' Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewis, and J. Miiller. IFJECOOICA.MM.IU. 1—1.15 p.m— Handicap Maiden (eaddl« of 20 soys j nominations, 10s ; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2~2 p m—Distbiot Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, second home 2 sots from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of residents In the Ashburton County, and mast hare been owned and trained In the district prior to August 1, 1900* Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10* Two miles, 3—2.40 p.m—Laohmob Handicap (hir ness), of 60.soys; second horse 7 bovb from the stake ; for horses tha can trot 5.40 or under. omtnation 25s ; acceptance. 253. Two miles. 4—3 15 p.m — Winchmore Handicap , (saddle), of 25 sots. Nomination, 12j 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p.m—Ashburton Handicap (saddle of 50 sots ; second horse 7 soys from tha stake; for horses that can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25a acceptance 255. Two miles. 6—4 30 p.m — Pairfield Handicap (harness), of SO soys ; second horse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination* 15s; acceptance, 15a. One mile and ahalf 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of . 25 eov8; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12a fid; acceptance, 12s 6i. One mile. Acceptances will close at 9,30 p.m. on TUESDAY, Octeber 16* at Devane'i" Hotel All stakes paid in full. The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the racing truck, which is in compete order. R. j, HENRY, 9 264 Secretary. CROWN LANDS IN WBSTERFIELtJ VILLAGE SETTLEMENT FOR SE LECTION. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned sectiom will be opened for ■ale or lelection on WEDNESDAY, Novem ber 14th, 1900, either for oath, for occupation with right of purchase, or for lean in perpetuity, at the option of the applicant, in terms of " The Land Act, 1892." Sections 36444 and 36445, tituated in the Westerfield Tillage Settlement, abont fonr mile* south-westerly from the Westerfield Railway Station, and comprising light plain land. Are*, 103 acres. Cash price per acre, £15s lOd. Sale plans, containing fall particulars will be exhibited at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and may also be obtained from toil office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Surrey Office, Christchurch, October 11,1900. 10 114 WANTED— Twenty Yonng men to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a M, «t D, Stock's. 9 198