The Plague.

Uaited Preea Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right London, Sept 28 The sixth death from the plague has occurred in Glasgow. Local govern ment authorities have ordered rigorous precautions to be taken in England i and Wales. I

TRANSVAAL WAR.

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THE OCCUPATION OF VRYHEID

London, September 24 Lieutenant B L Knssell, a Victorian, Bfjryiog with the South Staffordshire militia, is included atnonget the prisoners released at Ncoitgedacut, and 18 now at Delagoa Bay. General Hildyard occupied Vryheid after Colonel Gough and Oolonel JBsthune had turned Commandant Christian Botha's strong position.

BOERS ABANDONING POSI TIONS.

London, September 24 The Boers are abandoning their positions f>nd are crossing the frontier ; 600 more I a i7B arrived at Delagoa, These »re mostly foreign mercenaries, many of them members of the Irish Brigade. •

HOSPITALS AT THE FRONT.

London, Sept 24 Sir Thomas Fitzgerald, of Mel bourne, has famished his testimony to the Hospital Commission. He de clares the Natal hospitals were splendidly managed. Dr Hagan, a missionary doctor, formerly of Melbourne, testified that the hospital arrangements on the Sumatra were comfortless, but those, on the Spartan and .Nubia were practical'y perfect-.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 24 The Premier has received the following cable from Colonel Robin, dated Capetown 20 :—"A sreeial company of New Zaalanders andep myself were with the Flying Oolamn »b the occupation or Barberton. The health of those at the front is good."

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

SUCCESS OF GENERAL WILSON'S COLUMN.

THE RECENT FIGHTING AT PEITANG.

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Hong Kon«, September 23

The Bengal Lancers are famishing ai> escort for General Count yon Wnldersee, who, after reviewing 5000 troops, Bailed northwards. General Wilson's column of 800 American and 600 British troops, with aix guns, which left Pekin for the purpose, has captured and destroyed Sanheitein arsenal, after surprising and defeatiug the Boxers at Poitachu, where Kir Claud© Mac Donald and two hundred oi the British remain for a few days. Four thousand Russians, 4000 Gei mans, 1000 French, and a detach ment of Austrian marines, participated in the recent fight at Peitang. The British and Italians arrived too Jate. The forta answered the Allies' fire briskly from dawn till soon, when the Allies were chagrined to find that the garrison of 8000 had escaped by boats, leaving fonr killed. The AUieß' easnalties were three killed and fifty wounded, about half of these from the explosion of mines during the march.

CHINA WILL FIGHT THE WORLD.

Hong Kong, Sept 24

A proclamation has been issued by Li Hung Chang through Pout Paoting fu and elsewhere, in which orders are given that the Chinese Imperial spldiera should fight against and exterminate the Boxers at Paoting"£n ; here has been circulated a Magisterial Bonification that all houses occupied by inspected Boxers be confiscated if found deserted and unoccupied at the end of a fortnight's time. Tung'fubsiang has been appointed Generalissimo of the Chinese army. He declares he will oppose Waldersee tooth and nail

Li Hang Chang telegraphed to Shanghai admitting that the surrender of Te»a Kangyi and •thera was out of the question and peace waa impossible and Ohina was compelled to fight the world Washington, Sept 24 The Government,rep!ying to Germany's note in reference to the Chinese question, states that China should feave the opportuuifcy of spontaneously degrading and punishing the instigators of the rebellion,

$$r Conger has been authorised to confer with Ohing and Li Hung Chang and| represent to the Emperor the hope of facilitating bis restoration to authority. Pending final negotiations, the Dowager has promoted Tuan to thi Grand Council j Cheng, an anti foreigner, has been appointed new taotoi of Shanghai. A Renter's despatch from Washing ton states that the Americans are reducing their contingent at Pekin to a, strong Legation guard, but Admiral Bonny will have at his command £ye »rmoured vessels, two protected cruisers and a number of gunboats of various classes,

MOVEMENTS OF ALLIES.

Hono Kong, September 24 Afc the battle of Peitang the Allies lost thirty killed. The Russians seized Chin wan too. Ifc is reported that Piefcachao, which the Germans were invited to capture, was, until recently, the headquarters of the Boxere.

SUPREME COURT.

An Involved Will Case.

OLhe oivil aibtioga of the Supreme Court were resumed before hits Honour Mr Justice Martin, yesterday, when a case was heard, Mary Jane Brown, widow of John Brown, deceased, of Wakanui, against Samuel Brown, her son, J. Scaly and David (Thomas, trus tees in the eßlate of the deceased John Brown, and R. G, Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton. The facts of the case show that John Brown, who died on the 23rd September, 1885, made a will by which he constituted Joseph Sealey and David Thomas Bole exe cutors. This will, which was proved on 10ih October, 1885, provided that the personalty should go to the plaintiff; the reality was to be held by the trustees upon trust that immediately upon being called upon to do so either by the plaintiff, the widow, or the defendant Samuel Brown, they would Bell the property of the testator and divide the proceeds between the plaintiff &nd Samuel Brown* Until the trustees were called upon to sell they were directed to allow the widow and the son to have the bbb and benefit) of the real estate free of rent or charge. The real estate belonging to the testator at the time of his death comprised two-third parts of R.S. 14706, containing 296 acres, and R.S. 4921, containing 20 acres ; George Brown, a son of the testator, being the owner cf (he remaining third part. There were two mortgages on the property, one for £1000 and interest, and one for £1500 and interest. The mort gage, it was alleged, was for the benefit of Samuel Brown, to enable him to purchase 150 acres, and he joined in the mortgage. After the death of die testator the plaintiff, who is an illiterate woman, and a Manx woman, lived with her son, Samuel Bro« n and he had the whole management of the eßtate It was alleged for tha plaiatiff that Sanruel Brown exercised domination over his mother, and thst she signed whatever was put before her without knowing what it was. la 1894, it was bl'egert, the deff-ndant Samuel Brown informed the plaintiff that anlefs she signed a paper enabling him to raise a sum of £10CO from a person nomcd Stark, all the property would be sold, and that if she would sign the paper he would continue to p>y her £50 per annum for her I'fe. On 3r 1 April, 1894, the plaintiff went to the office of Mr Ctiep and made her m-r k to a paper, which was subsequently found to ba a consent to the discharge of a memo randum of mortgage by Samuel Brown to Thomas and SeJey, as trustees to secure ££03. •-"! eh was the amount at which the interest of the p'aintiffin the property of her late husband waa valued. On August 4th, 1887, the trustees, for the consideration of ,£ISBO, which it was alleged was never received by them, transferred the two third parts of the interest of the testator in the land to Samuel Brown. The encumbrances then existing on the land, comprising 396 acres, amounted to £5752, which were sub sequently consolidated in one mortgage to James Stark to secure £3752. On August 24th, 1887, Samuel Brown mortgaged tho land, subject to encumbrances, to the trustees to secure the sum of £800, which, it was alleged, was the amount at which the share of the plaintiff waa valued at. This mortgage was on April 3rd, 1894, discharged. Since the death of the tfßiattr it was alleged that the payments to the plaintiff by the defendant: Samuel Brown had not exceeded £107. It was alleged that the plaintiff was now destitute, and depen dent upon charity. On the 240h February, 1900, the plaintiff served the trustees, calling upon them to s -12 all the real estate of the testator and carry out the directions con tained in the will. The plaintiff prayed that the instruments signed by her and the transactions entered into by the defendant Samuel Brown and the trustees should be declared void ; and that she should receive the share to which ehe was entitled under the will of her husband.

The defenoe was a general denial of the allegations in the statement of claim. It was further alleged that the value of the personal property of the testator amounted to £6 10s, and that) the debts, funeral a«d testamentary expenses amounted to several hundred pounds. At the time of the death of tha testator, though he was registered proprietor of two-thirds of the land, Samuel Brown was entitled to one of such third parts, as he was a partner to the extent of one-third interest in the farm, which was carried on for the joist benefit of the testator, Samuel Brown and George Brown, on equal shares. After the death cf the tsstator full infortna bios was given to plaintiff aa to the property of the testator, etc*, and ab the request of the plaintiff., all the debts, funeral expenses, etc, of the testator were paid by the trustees out of funds placed ab their disposal for the purpose by Samuel Brown, From the time of the testator's death the plaintiff at her express wish resided with the defendant, Samuel Brown, on the farm, and was main' tamed, clothed etc., at a cost more than any income which would have been obtained for her by a realisation and division of the real estate of the testator. Jn the year 1888 the plaintiff's rights were pointed out to her by the trustees and the other defendants, and ib v?*s agreed that a valuation should be made of her interest. This was done by a disinterested person with her consent, and ib was agreed that) the turn to which she was entitled should be fixed At £800, and that a mortgage should be exe cuted by Samuel Brown to eeenre the amount. The mortgage to the trustees, subject; to existing encumbrances, was given on August 24, 1383, and for the first two years the trustees collected the interest; and paid it over to the plaintiff. Ab the re quest of the plaintiff the trustees subse quently permitted the plaintiff bo colleob the interest herself, and she assured the trustees that the interest was always paid to her by the defendant. la the month of March, 1894, the plaintiff expressed a desire bo give to the defendant, Samuel Brown, all her property, and to release the mortgage securing the payment of £800. The trustees and Mr Criap endeavoured to dissuade the plaintiff from doing this, and pointed out that she would not) have any further claim on the land or on the defendant, Samuel Brown, bub she insisted, and wrote to the ttmteea under date o* April 3, requesting them to execute release of the mortgage for £800, stating that she was aware that she waa parting with the £800 for ever. She further released Messrs Crisp and Thomas as trustees. The trustees, being advised that they were bound bo accede to the wishes of the plaintiff, did bo, and executed the release of the mortgage. The plaintiff, it was alleged, was ab all times cognisant of the nature and effect of all documents, dealing and transactions, and was in full possession of her mental faculties from the debth of the testator down to the end of the year 1898, and fully understood the nature of transactions entered into. It was further alleged that any claim was barred by the Statute of Limitations.

Mr Joynb, with him Mr Raymond, ap' peared for the plaintiff % Mr Harper for the defendant, Samuel Brown ; Mr Wilding for the trustees, Messrs Seaiy and Thomas; Mr Pruges for MrOrisp

The evidence for the plaintiff having been concluded, Mr Bruges applied that his clienb Mr Crisp, should be dismissed from the action

It was agreed to discuss this and other questions of law at the conclusion of the oase

The case for the defendanta was then opened, and at 5 p m, the Courb adjourned till 10 30 ft m to day— Prtss

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

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London, Sept 22 Received Wakapuaka Sept 25, 10 p.m, This Office 1110 pm) LONION, September 24 Mr Chamberlain made a notable fighting speech, and insisted upon the completion of the task of quenching the eixsbera of war in Africa, and reconciling the British and Dutch races, punishing the guilty, and rewarding the loyal. He declared the Government required and deserved not merely the nominal majority it had enjoyed but an overwhelming majority, which would show the world that the country waa united and certain not to linen in the fulfilment of its duty to the Empire.

Lord Salisbury lias issued an address

to the electors gravely warning them of the danger in abstention from the polls. Continuing, he states that the Im perial Power over the Sonth African Republics, which had been unwisely relinquished, must be rebuilt on durable foundations. The territory would in doe time enjoy Great Britain's beni gnant colonial policy ; but the length of interval before this condition was reached would depend on the inhabi tants, whose steady submission could not be expected unless the strength <>f the Government convinced them that persistent v resistance or agitation was hopeless. All recent troubles in South Africa, adds the Prime Minister, were traceable to the shift in Parliamentary opinion at a critical moment. Strong Parliamen tary support was needed to remove the defects of the military system. It was also difficult to over estimate the com plexity of the China question.

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

British Occupy Komati Poort.

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(Received Wakopuaka Sepc 25,8 55 atn this Office 9 26 a m) •London, September 24 The British have occupied Komati Poort. They found the railway bridge intact.

Home and Foreign

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Received Wakapuaka Sept 25, 8.55 * m, This Office 9 26 am) Obituary. Madrid Sept 24 Obituary—Martinez Campos, the well known Spanish General

N.S.W. Government Property in Filthy Condition

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Received Wak»puaka Sept 25, 90a m, This Office 9 35 a m

Sydney, Sept 25 One result of the conflict between the City Council and the Government as to the control over the harbour properties and about which much was heard during the plague, is that the Council has taken action against the Premier, the Minister of Works, and the Secretary of Darling Harbour for resumptions. The Board is to fix the responsibility for the cleansing of certain Government property, which is said to be in a filthy condition.

The Pacific Cable

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(Received Wakapnaka Sept 25, 90 am This Office 9 3b a m) Melbourne, Sept 25 The Premier haa not received official confirmation of the acceptance of the tenders for the Pacific cable. He thinks it must be a recommendation, aa the Imperial Government is hardly likely to accept without consulting the colonies.

Sporting.

Unitei Preea Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copy righb London, September 23 I)e Trafford Handicap, of £00 boti— Ardmore 1, Syrala 2, Privado 3. Prince Edward Htmdioap, of 2000 sovn-— The Grafter 1, Cutaway 2, Opptesior 3. Auohxand, Bepterobor24 The racehonea Seahorse and Labourer have been ehlpped for Sydney by the Waihora.

Ohristohuroh, September 25 Major George's Seahorse and Labourer were scratched for the New Zealand Cup at 9 a.mi to-day.

BISHOP REDWOOD'S UTTER ANCES.

Per United Press Association—By Elactric Telegraph. Sydnby, September 24

Tremendous meetings of Protestants to-night, in the Town Hall and the Oongregatienal Oharch, passed resolu tions condemning the action of the Governor and Mayor in attending St Mary's in their official capacity, and entering a strong protest against Arch bishop Redwood's remarks.

(Received Wakapuaka'Bepb. 25,920 a m This Office 10 am) Sydney, Sept 25

A speaker at a meeting last night made capital ont; of the Stoke Orphan age aSair pointing out that Bishop Redwood had plenty of work to do in attending to the morals of his own people, without troubling to reflect on Protestants. Meetings, similar to that held in Sydney were held in various parte of the colony last night.

THE NAPIER LIBEL ACTION

New Trial Ordered

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Wellington, Sept 25 Judge Edwards give judgment this morn ing on bhe motions in re Pitcher v proprietor of Napier Daily Telegraph. His Honor refused Mr Gully's motion for a non suit and motion for judgment for the defendant, bub ordered a new trial on the grounds thab the evidence tendered by the defendant of sub sequent publication by the newspaper in mitigation of the damages, was improperly rejected at) the trial. He also ordered the ooste of the trial and proceedings afe Wei? lington bo be reserved, pending the result of the new trial, The date of the new trial has not yet been fixed.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Webtmrt Sept 25 Alhorn'f accommodation honse, Inangahua Junction, (main Builer Ro*d) wai burned down this morning, a boy oamsd Edward Mutton waa burnt to death Auckland B«pfc 25 Arrived—Maripos* from S»n Franciaoo The oharKfo of rape preferred &gainet Oonetables Mitchell and William* by two women in connection with the recent s'y grog case were dismissed, as no complaint was made for a week after the sly grog case. The evidence of the women wai held to be unreliable "

MINING

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Dunidih, September 25

To-day* sales—Ahaura Kiver,'3d ; Alpine Consols, 36b; Arrow Junction ss; Electric, 49- 6d ; Endeavor, 3« 63 ; Extended Fourteen Mile Beach, 2s 3d ; First Chance, 10s 6d j Fourteen Mile Beach, 41s 61; Galvanic 33s ; Gentle Annie, 18* 6d, 18< 9<i, 19s ; Gbbaton, 61 die ; Grand Junction, 2i, Is 9d ; Hartley and Riley, 110* ; Junction Electric, 255; Lady Charltoo, 3? dis ; Leaning Rook, 4; dis; Magnetic 37s 6d ; Meg and Annie, 81s, 81s 91. 82s 6d; Merrimac, 58s 57i 61, 575, 595,605; Metallic, 24a, 275; Richard's Beach 20a; Bailor's Bend 44s 61; Second Magnetic, 37i ; Upper Magnetic, 395, 38s 3i, 38a ; Waimum* Centr*!, 7s 6d ; Waiora, 3s 6d dis ; Waipuna, 24s ; Gold Qu»en, 34a 6d. 35s 9d, 36i, 36s 3d ; Golden Bed, 27s 6d, 27s 3d.

The Clyde Company hat declared a divi <?«nd of 15s per ebare. The Ne son Creek dredge Is expected to start by the end of October.

At a meeting of shareholders of the Cornish Point Gold Dredging Company, it w*r de oided to wind up the company. Mr Harman Reeves, the broker, stated that his firm would refund £100 of the brokerage fret and pay one-half ths cost an the expert's reports. Daring the week ended Monday, returns were reported from 37 dredges, the total yield being 1854nz« 9dwt, or an average of over 50ozs per dredge.

THE ABHBUBTON^GPAfiMAH;.' ItJjCSBAV SBPt&HBER 25, J9OO



N.Z. Shipping Company.—The annual meeting of shareholders in the New Zmland Shipping Company* Limited, will be held in London on the 3rd October. According to a cable mcsiagei received by the Ohrietchureh office of the company, the profit and loas aoocunt for the year shows a profit of £54,600. Thi dlreebora recommend the pay ment of ftdivfdend of 4 per cent for the ysur, »ad to QMry foswurd £8300



Stebl Hsiao Trout—A. consignment of about 250 fry »f Sabno Garidwri has been presented to the Oryabal P*laoe Aquarium by the Sussex Piscatorial Society, and the young Sen were safely plaoed in the rearing boxes recently by MrShrubaole, the curator. These are the true steel bead trout, and with the exception of those at the Sussex Society'! Aquaria and the Fishery of Prince Ludwig in Bavaria, the only specimens in Europe. U* A.O.D.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Aebburton Lodge of Druids, was held last evening. There wu a large attendance of members. The lodge wai opened at the usual hour by the A.D. Bro. Fiield, and a large amount of correspondence was dealt with. The resignation of one of the V. A. Bards was acoepted with regret, and Bro Aslebb elected to fill the vaoanoy. The election of a trustee in the place of Bro Pauling resigned, took place, and three brothers being nominated, a hallos was t»ken and resulted in Bro J. Mellor being elected. After routine business was disposed of the lodge w«i closed by the A.I),



The Fbisco Mail—The Marlpcma with the San Francisco mail arrived at Auckland to-day. The Takapuna is expected to leave Onehunga with the icmthern portion of the mail on this afternoon's tide. lv that case, she should reach Wellington about 7 p.m. to-morrow. The Rotom*h»na will take the South Island bags to Lyttelton. Hospital Boabd — A special meeting of the Hospital Board was held to-day, to consider the report handed in by Dr. Byrnes upon the sanitary arrangements ab the HospiU'. The report was c m<;what volunvnous, and, after discussion, it was resolved tfvit a committee he appointed to investigate the qi stion of drainage, and report to the l>oarcJ, The other matters which Dr Symes reported npoa were referred to the Hospital Managing Committee. A full report is held over. Indian Fabkne Fond.—Mr John Orr, treasurer of the relief fund connected with the Baring Square Church, acknowledges receipt) of the following contributions :—I Hoare ss, Mra Timmins !si, Mr Price, Mount Somers 10j, 0 Walker £1 5s Willowby Wesieyun church £5 12s 9d, Hinds Wesleyan Church 10* 9J ( Tinwald Weileyan Church £1 2j 6', MayiSeld Weslayan Churoh 14s, Mr Frampbnn Wak»nni 10s, M< Choak Wakaaut ss, Mr MoLentmn W»k»nut 10s, Baring Square Church £4 19j, P Wiitiams 10s, C Dixon 10*, Bey T Fee 20 r, H. M. Jones 10i, Wakanui Band of Hope 9a.—Total £19 18s. The whole sum has now been forwarded to the Wesleyan Ohuroh außhori' > ties in Indi», the grand total of the fund I amounting to £76 9s 3d.



Canterbury Jubilee-—The public meet ing convened by the Mayor and Chairman of the County Council for to-day to consider tue celebration of the Canterbury Jubilee, lapsed for want of sufficient attendance. At the hour of meeting there were only present, Messrs H Williamson and Timmins, to gether with the two conveners. Hobsb Taming—An exhibition of horse taming was given at the Tiowald yards this morning, when a young filly was handled for the fireb time. The old system of lying up the fore leg was changed in this ease, and by roping the hind leg the trainer waa in a short time able to handle the mare all orer, and in a very short space of time she became thoroughly tamo.



Sport's AfsociATionr—A meeting of the executive of Sports Association was held in the Association's office last night, there being a good Attendance. On the motion of Mr Makeig, seconded by Mr MoSherry, Mr Cox was elected Chairman for the ensuin? twelve months. Mr Baigenb wan a!no re elected Secretary. A letter was received from Mr Shearman resigning from the execu tive owing to having resigned %b delegate from the A.A.O. & A.C.. On the motion of Mr Snodgrass, Mr Cox as Chairman was authorised to sign the agreement between the Association and Domain Board (with power to add): The Secretary reported thuti Mr Chas Willis had collected a cum amounting to about £530 towards asphalting the track, providing it was commenced this season, and he (Mr Willis) suggested the Sports Association approach the Domain Board for assistance in the way of subsidising the amount. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Domain Board tt B*me, It was decided that the exeoubive advertise for a suitable man to take charge of the various grounds. The nexb meeting of the Execu tive was 6xed for Friday October 5



O. Magnus, D.Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury.



MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, ' 208 High Street, Christohurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given oo , Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneax River, Otago, ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, j Ashburton Representative. WON'T Nature may cure your NEGLECT cough without aid, bub you COUGHS, can'b afford to chanoo it. A cough that is left to cure itself is slowly overcome at beet, and there is apt to be some weakness left to make the nexb cough come easier. We have e'.wo really good remedies for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chills. It ie pleasant to take, cares very quickly, pre vents infiamatory symptoms and alleys i annoying tickling and hacking coughs. | TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURB lis npeciaily suitable for chronio coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Pastcues Institute to possess great destructive power over nil bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. vVe hava received some flattering letters as to its efficaoyia oon- Bumptlon, bronchitis, asthma, dysentry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum Is 6d and 2s 6d, Oinna monCure 2a 6d> Obtainable everywhere ; aoleproprietorsand manufacturers—Lu&sby' Wahoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Dunedia.



ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Boßjaman Gam—at J(E Ooooh Store oeper "ANTED KNOWN—ThaFjTMoiioH has received a large skook of fashion able Summer Booti and Shoes of the best) material, also aboati to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J, M. being the only reliable «od practical Bootmaker in the town, thU gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality' Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style, Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Ths Hall, East Street, Asbbutton,



j WANTED __ * TII7"ANTED —Everybody to read the > advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part ' of this iesne—A H WlLLiAMS^Tancred Street f f^i OOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to > \JT £8 Real bargains.—Uaksok & Co's i Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES and Nimmo acd Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age' 1 Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators [ from 21«.--Oabeok & Co. 9 67 ANTE 9—Twenty Young nrn to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a 9d as P. Stock's. 9_1?9 SHEARMAN BRO"-. have larg* etock Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Gum KooUbah, and Cinnamon Cure LOST, from Hampstead, on September 23 —A Black Pony, with cover on—Any cue returning same to Mr Newman's Stable! will be rewarded. 9 272 WANTED at Once,—2o2o Dozen Fresh Eggs. Top price given.—Cabson and Qo. WANTED KNOWN—A. very large im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug*, Mate, and Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Beason—Nobth. come k HareoßD. _____ OK Your Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new man'oement, Siyle and fib gnaraateed— Noijico &Hef¥obd, " Qj£n.!Br:" BOOTS and Shoes to Measare afcD. Sxock's. 9 202 KEROSENE reduced to 5s 6d. Oatmeal 251b 2i 91. Flour 25b 2«, Wax Candles 7d.-~CAB8O» & Co. 9 6 ;II~OETYLENE GAS—Without doubt the XX. L'ght of the nineteenth century Harolby Bbos are prepared t,o give estr mateß to light up private residences and business premises, with this most economic and beautiful light. "TTrANTED KNOWN—That our Stock f V of Linoleums and Oilcloths now landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well wortk inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming forwarc this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons —Mitchell and Turner. _^ .. % ANTM) KNOWN—Th»t we have exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing exS.S. Gothic —MITCHBLL & TOKNEK. lANO £17 iOa cash, Engitshmake, good tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 Id ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay meots of 10s and upwards. The Haake piano is not excelled by any for value ; violins, aooordione, and music—H M Jones WANTED KNOWN—Ladles' Jackets formerly 27s 6d now 4s lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30«, now 5a 6d, L»dies Mac ntoshes 4b lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andbew Obb's Cheap Sale. T. fTIAKE your repair to the Jubilee Booi JL Shop. 9 20Q MHfiTjOTNSTON rpEACHSR of the Pianoforte and StDglng. Havelock Street. A N T E D X N O WN— Dressmaking done at home or by the day j first class work guaranteed by Miss ROBBBTS, c/o Mbs Kisgham, Wakanul Road, Wett, near Convent, Ashburton. 9 25Q "^lxiTkday sept. 2» ' Cottage and Section, Cambridge Street, Hampstead. Oa acoount of the Mortgagees MR T BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on acoount and by order of the Mortgagees Lot 254, containing \ acre, fronting Cam bridge Street, near Mbs Cbosby's Store, on which is erected a four roomed, etc. Inspection Invited Terms at sale) Note time—ll 30 am T BULLOCK. 9 254 Auctioneer JSATUKJDAY, iSEPTr~2»r" TMPOKTANTSaIeofthe following valu- J. able Town Sections on the Western side of the Railway Line, to take place at the Arcade on the above date on account of Mr W. Stabbow. T;s 666 Corner of Cameron and Park Street T.B 665, adjoining corner of Havelock and Park Streets T:S 683, WiHs Street fronting the Domain T.S 1128,1129, 1130 fronting Cameron Street West For particular! see previous advertisement Sate at 11.30 am T BULLOCK, 9 276 Auctioneer * ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAYriEM, 28. MR D THOMAS has received instruc tions from the Owner to Sell on the above date,— Account Wakanui Client, Chestnut Draught Filly, rising 3yrs, by Vanquisher Acoount Lowclifftt Client, *| r\ Draught Mares and Gsldings Account ftuapuna Client, Bay Stallion, syrs, by 8t George Aooount Tinwald Client, Bay Draught Mare Account Southern CH«n*» I 1 Draught Mam and Gridingfl Aocount Contractor, "I Four-Hors* Team and Dray Account Northern Client, Q Draught Mars* and Geldings Q Unbroken Colts Advertised lots —1 o'olook. » 247 D- THOMAS, Auctioneer. "Ulnmer AUTHORISED 4 LICENSED SUR VEYORS, Ashburton and as 207, Hiripokd Strkit, Chkistchukch. TTTE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to aot as our Agent in the Ashburton District, September 24,1900 MADAME ELVINOT""""' PROFESSOR OF PHRENOLOGY Character by Photo and Writing. The Walk is indicative of Character and Hand-shako. Clairvoyant* Readings. Mas Hunt's Refreshment Rooms, (opposite MoConnill's Stables) 9 274 (Tangnd Strt 9% Aekbarkon



Entertainments. WS' HALL. Under the Direction of Fdwin Geach " Thb English can CoNtju»B Evjjby •thikg—but d»ath. :> Onb \ Monday Nbxt/ One Nigbt Only ) Ist October. \ Night Only DONALD fl/TACDONALD ONALD IVXAODONALD The Famous War Correspondent in hit GREAT DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE. Scenes £c Hensations of —-oHatUe.—- ---"I Illustrated by realistic * ( JSO V Views taken at the < ISO J time of action. (. The j>rim siege of L-.dyamith was fra tfttl of heart moving incidents, which will be telling and re-telling. Who could mors fitly apeak of them as they should be spoken of than DONALD MACDONALD. Thrill, ing narratives, realistic scenes, and charm* Ing anecdotes, ENORMOUS SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. Prices 3s, 2s, and Ist Plan Mb H. M. Jones', where 2s tickets can also be par* chased, 9 272 &. CLARK, Representative. ■■——■—■—— ——is) £900 WAITED. ■OTANTED—For three years, the Sum of £900 ab 4 per cent, on first-class Freehold Security. Apply, THOMAS WILSON, 9 256 Seaview ELGIN SCHOOL. CONCERT AND DANCE. A CONCERT & DANOE, io connection with the abore School, in aid of the Prizi Fund, will be held in the Schoolroom, on FRIDAY, 28th September, 1900. Tickets — Concert, Is; Dance, Double Tickets, 2a 6d. Refreshments provided for Dance, NOTICE ■JMr Newman's Drag will leave the Post Office on FRIDAY, 28bh mat, at 7 o'olook* sharp, for the Elgin School Concert. ~~~~~tcTba.ke k s~ mO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle X Bakery and Shop situated near tht Railway Station. ■ ApDly to T. BULLOCK. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. FOE SALE, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation and t« U Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 193 3d, extending over a number of yean without interest. Apply to T. BUIiLOCK MONEY " To Lend on Ist October next, on pproved freehold security—£l4CO. Albo a special earn of £900, at current: rates of interest. T BULLOCK. TO LET, Centrally Situated, np WO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Viofcoria JL Buildings, adjoining the Arcade; rental, 10j 6d per week T. BULLOCK. FOB~SALE, QEOTIONS No 85 and 86, each containing 0 i acre, MoMnrdo Street, Tinwald Very easy terms can be arranged T BULLOCK FOB bAhhl TOWN PROPERTY, TANOBED BTREET BEING Section 438, containing \ acre with Dwelling &c, thereon, belonging to Mr Jas Phillips This Property cot having been disposed of by Auction, offers are Invited for the pur chase of same Terms and fall particulars furnished 03 BULLOCK, __ ; Agent ' /"^OMPAKE prices at Jubilee 800 \J Shop before baying elsewhere. 9 203 __ i v ii iji T. 11 /"IOTTAGE of 6 Room*, together with \J one acre of land, (art of which is planted with fruit trees, situated at the Corner of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Street, Trevorton. Rental—-3s per week Ajfly to 03 BULLOCK jiHuiiHaißifililJUi' WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER: ►Note-No. 4, No" 3 &Champion are new Blends -1 -^ |N INTRODUCING OUR r" We do so with confidence, knowing It I to be the finest quality procurable at t&e pnct. I ASK FOR OUR TEAS I I HAVE NOTHING ELSE. I I All other Brands not mentioned are reduced. I aOHS TO TSE FBONT MR RACING CYCLIST,—Now that the racing season is at hand, it is absolutely nboessary that you Bhould have, the BBSS bictclb. Notice how the riders of RUDGK WHITWQRTHB have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine out of tea championships fell to riders of the Kudgb- Whitwobth. Did theßO riders ever meet) with such phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the Rcdge-Whitwobth stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Ktogk-Whiswobth has only been on the path a few months, yet it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an "also started, or will you lead on a Rudge-Whitwobth RUDGE - WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,— WOK HALF, ONI, THBBK, J*B TEST MILE CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THREE, FIVE! AND OTN MILS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST,- You want a wheel that is not too heavy, but strong enough to oarry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at the same time, can show pace when the going is good. The Ruegk-Whitwobth answers this description. What is England's experience ? The battle of the high-grade wheels has ended in a complete victory for the Rudgb-Whitworth, which is now right on top in the Oid Country. Inspection Invited. CITY CYCLE WORKS. BUBNETT STKBET.



DAVID THOMAS. HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 — 1900 — MY Next HOBSE FAIR will toe held en the above date, BURRWHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING pNTRIES, "dTthomas, 21 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS , LIMITED. Grain Freight TO LONDON. "VE7"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 uh promptly. FRIEDLANDE&^Bbos., Ltd. l _ . _„ ; : .-. 1 PARIS EXHIBITION; THE "GRAED PRIZS" TTAB BEEN SECURED by the MASSET-HARRIS COMPANY, I For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lro, Agents WE ABE CASH BUYERS ""OP WHEAT, O~fS, BARLBY ■i "/AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited FOR SALE, CRUSHED "WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TT7ANTBD—Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale, iv another part of this twine—A H Williams. Tanored Strf efc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARO IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 ftores Rangibata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres W&itotie, 200 acre; Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size; in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and 265 act es Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing farms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, ard two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9 WANTED KNOWN—That we ara clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, new landing ex S.S Gothic-—Mitchell & I.'uknbb. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Storeß : West Street, Ashburton. 11l VERY Description of Farmers' LJ Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornaacke, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD 0N COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all grain placed in our bands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care ful to esquire from us and inspeot our goods before ordering elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON, Manager TO LET, -looms in Arcade Chambers' also Office or Small Shop in the \roa . T. BULLOCK ""tinwald for Tale, (\f\ ACRES Qf\ yU ACRES \}{J A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired it can be divided into two allotments, making 45 acres each T. BOLLOCK. TO LET, COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of sfx VJ rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanui Road. Possession cad be given next week T BULLOCK FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly n English grasses. For terms and partica ars apply to T, BULLOOK,Agenb. TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five morns, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allentoa Apply to •X BULLOCK, Agent. Bmoke New Venw I



NIUuLL BEOS. F Niooll. E FSNicorx, L A Nioott* Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAM.BB. AGENTS FOR— Chrietohurch Meat) Co*, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Aooident and Guarantee Corpora* tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. {Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOCJGHT AND SOLD ON COM. MISSION Ws shall be pleased to receive sample* from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kbpx and Audited. We have received earns of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 60 £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ andii per cent* F X VI T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit In season all the year round* SE EDS. We stock Clovers* Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHEISTOHUROH MEAT GO,, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TGlttHPfiS BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere. Nicoti, Bbos store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities'. Letters will receive prompt attention. NIOOLL BROS, District Agentf. OF THE GENERALS, &c, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &o. rTIHE above are Works of Art and far X surpass anything of the kind yet lm« ported into this Colony. Persons desirous of Securing a memento of the present Wir will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2s 6d each. I have also to hand an assortment c ARTISTS COPIES. I which will be let out to for any number of daye. J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. i THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have asc o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAOB.RS, & ROADSTERS in all ftlzes and all fitted with the eve* lasting G Sr J detachable Tyre< '•THEBAMBJuEH,'! i. AJND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongeab on Earth. ACCESSORIES" IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. S. H. GKAVES, SHAKEBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMODTH % O ELIAELE Information on Drccfgin JLV Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelll's, Morelng and Real's, A.B.C. Code (fonrtn Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Teiegkaphio Address: GRAVES, Christen urcb. Greymoath—Brownlie, Greymouth SPECIAL DISPLAY SPBIM FASHIONS ON SATURDAY, SEPf. 22. New Dresses, New Millinery, i New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, etc. I NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMINTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT! ASH6URTON DRAPERY CO.