Crack Shots and Necessity on the Battlefield

Many people assert that crack shots are not of tha slightest value in war, became they find men on the move very different to hit compared wilh targets. This may or may not be, but there are many instances in which & crack shot, by his infallible aim, been known to save the lives of his fellow countrymen.

A remarkable case cccurred during the .Indian Mutiny «.t the siege of I ucknow. The rebels were endeavouring to mount two IB»poundera which they had hauled up on to the flat room of one of the palaces sur. rounding the Residency, If guns were mounted they would enable the Sepoys to pour down a heavy fire into the English defenders of the Residency, Sergeant Halliwell waa the man for the occasion. He belonged to tho 32nd Foot, and was a oraok shot. Being given the bast rifle that could be foaad, he was told to prevent 4he enemy fron mounting the guns. With she pluck and steadiness or a brave man, he took up his position behind some battered down masonry that had been destroyed by the Sepoy's fire, and behind which there was only cover enough for him to lie at) full length. He remained in that position for several days, nob being able to stand up or kneel, for if he had done so instant death would have been j|b reward. His only change was to roll over from bis back to his stomach. Hia eyes were ever < oh the dismounted guns, and when tho Sepoys attempted to mount them his un erring rifle played havoo among the men. Food waa brought to him at night by men crawling on their hands and kness. After some time a sortie was made, the Sepoys was repulsed, and the palace was blown up. For this piece of heroism Sergeant Halliwell rect-iV'd i he Victorian Oroes.

Another striking instaßca was that per formed by Hercules Rose, who was at one time the crack shob of India, daring the same mutiny. A large body of rebels was frx ca't-A to cross the river Gonga at a cetiifti ford, and ife wan necessary that they should be kept at bay until the women and wounded would be moved from a -station close by. Rose had a pit dug on the bank o! the river commanding the ford. Here he planted himself with four attendants to load his dtzen rifles for him. The enemy arrived, and prepared to cross the swollen ford in a large boat. Boss, with un erring aim, shot down the rowers rb the boat pub out. Again and again did a fresh set of rowers man the boat, bat at each outset the men Buffered the same fate as their comrades.

After three hours of this work some English troops arrived, bringing with them three guns, and the Sepoys, baffled,retired: These are but two instance:, but they sure enough to illustrate the utility of the or«cs ■hot when necessity presses.

GERALDINE COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Geraldine ©aunty Council was held on Thursday. "Pre •ent—Messrs J Talbct (Chairman), A KeU man, J A McOaskiU, G Hamilton, 8 R Mac Donald, and Dr Hislop. An apology for absence was receivei from Mr G J Deasit toun

The Chairman welcomed Dr Hislop back from hie holiday in the old country Mr G J Dennistoun wrote that the Orari Protective works had proved a great success. Though the floods were heavy the damage was slight, Messrs Fleming Bros. Bent £2 10) for half years' license for traction engine—The clerk reported that the applicants had already baeo carting on roads for six months without a iicens*. Steps to be taken to prosecute the parties for breach of the by-lawa, and no lioeniss to be issued until the fall fee is paidi The Council's solicitor sent notice that an Opihi River reserve hat been rested fn the Council

Mr G Hamilton asked that tenders be called at once for the proposed bridge over the Gpihi river. He had got the agsuranoe of the McKenzie County Council, that if the work was commenced it would nob prejudice the right) of the Geraldine County Counci! to tnaka a claim again it them for part of the cob's.-—lb was resolved that in view of the Government subsidy of £200 and the receipt of the MoKerzie County Ounoil'a assur ance by letter, that leaders be cilSed for the work tit once

Messrs Meason and Marohanb, the en gineers, reported haviag advertised r<? dam age to the Opihi bridge immediately they saw the danger—Action approved of; They also reported on the two recent floods. The Opihi and Temuka rivers caused absolutely no damage to the bridges and Protective workß. The Orari had done a little damage to the Protective Works at the upper bridge and had washed out about twelve feet of the gravel approach to Victoria bridge. The Protective works here had also suffered » Iffctle at the upper end by the railway bridge. They had arranged for temporary repairs. The various water race committees re ported a good flow of water in this races, and a little damage through the hte floods. The tender of Mr G JtSethune was accepted fo* a supply of dog collars Accounts amounting to £76 3a 10 were passed fot payment The Council then rose.

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The Emperor opened the Reichstag in a speech marked by firmness of tone. He stated thati since there were no signs the antl'foreign movement in China, had ceased, determined military action should continue till the safety of European life and property was secured,and the punishment of the chief criminals obtained

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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United Press Association—By Elcotrio Telegraph WKLLtNGTOtf, November 16 It i» go gutted that the census will be taken on the night of the 31st March next. Hon. ,1 G Ward is gs.ze.tted Minuter of PubMo Health. The services of the Greytown, Cromwell, , Clyde, and Eilesmere Rifla Companies have been accepted. Wanoant/i Nov 16 Entries for the Wanganui Agricultural and Pastoral Show next Thursday are more than double last year's, and those of horses, poul try and ddga constitute a record for the colony. Horses totalling ICO more than, entered &fc either Cbristcbareh or Palmers ton Shows. For jumping, over 40 horses were entered. The membership of the Associa tion has irereased by 100 WXLLIHGTON, Nov 16 The Speakar notifies in the Gazette that the seat of Mr Hone Bene in the House of Representatives for the northern Maori district, hat beoome'vaoanr, by reason of his having been adjudged a bankrupt. Six Permanent Artillerymen—Bombardiers Sawle, Valentine, Kewish, Hamilton, and firit-olass Gunners Fox and Rutland—leave by the Mbnowai this afternoon to undergo twelve months' training in England. [Bombardier Egbert Sawle is an old Ashburton Borough School boy, and a eon :of Mr J W Sawle, who contested the Ashburton seat at two Genara! Elections.] The company of Mounted Rifles, which will represent; Ntw Zaaland at tho Common wealth inauguration, will consist of eleven rank and file from each of the ohief volunteer centres, and six from the Nelson district. Each man will find his own horse, but will receive forage allowance.

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Received Wakapuaka vNov. 16, 9 9 a m This office 9 45 a m Sydnrv, Nov 16 The official report states that the Single ton cases are t>ot plague, Melbourne, Nov 16 The Wilkie divorce sait has h<-en settled Wilkitthas abandoned his ml ended divorce appeal and equity suit.

Perth, Nov 16 The Council has passed the Payment of Members Bill, which fixes the honorarium of members of both Houses at £200.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires: — North to west and south-west gale; glsss fall, weather warmer, and indications of rain.

The Mayor—Wo regret t)o learn bhab the Mayor's indisposition has proved more obstinate than was expected, and he is still cocfined bo his bed. We trtnt His Worship will soon bs about again.'

Thb Exhibition—The musical programme at the Industrial Exhibition this evening has been arranged by Mrs Donald McL san, Mos., Bao , and Mrs W Bowman Fox. The programme includes three of Mrs McLean's composition?.

Borough iMFRevEMEHis—The south sic 1* of Havelock Street West is now being con siderably improved by the Borough Council from the Convent to tho West Belt. The footpath ia being reformed, and concrete kerbing and chaonelllng constructed.

Homb Industries—The first of the com petitions in connection with the Home Industries Section at the Christohurcb Exhibition was carried out on Thursday, and was an unqualified success. The com* petitions inoluded cookery, domestic work, and floral displays. Entries in the cooking and sweetmeat glasses number 245; the domestic classes attracted a dozen competi tors, while there were 84 entered in floral and table decorations.

A ''Ministerial Visit.—The Hob. J. G. Ward paid Ashbut ton a flying vi^it today. He arrived by the special express, shortly after 12 o'clock, drove down to Wheatl*nd«, the reßidenca of the- Mayor, who at present is confined to his bed,.had a ohat with Hit Worship, and returned to the station in time to board the express for the sout,h at 1 o'clock. Mr Ward goes on to Invercargil', and will return north again in about a fortnight.

Aboct That Big Dividend—We have been informed that the following is abso lutely true:-A young man residing hx a suburb of Christohuroh was about to proceed to the Metropolitan trots, whan a neighbour called in and informed the household that she had missed one of bar children* Tha young fellow generously offered to assist her to find her loßfe child. After a search of an hour, the little fellow was discovered asleep under a straw etaok, having wandered a considerable distance from his home. The young fellow theo proceeded to the trotting meeting. .He arrived just as the horses were ranging for the Ladies' Bracelet. He glanced down the 'icrect card, and his eyes paused at " Miss Child." I have been seeking for a misted child this morning, he said, with satisfactory results, and maybe it was s good omen. He therefore plunged to the extent of half a sovereign on MUs Child, with the result that his purse was enriched to the extent of £103 2s.

MINING

Dunedin, November 16

To-day's sales—Fourteen Mile Beach 36s ; Galvanic 425, 42a 3d ; Gentle Annie 275; Gibbston 4a 6d, 4s 3d, 4s l^d, 4s, 3s 9d ; Golden Bed 28s 3d ; Grand Junction 5a 9d ; Grey River 375, 37s 6d ; Hartley and Riley 136*, 1345; Junction Electric 355; Lady Charlton 3d; Meg and Annie 78s 3d; Merrimao 55s 6d, 55a 9d, 565; New Alex andra 10s, 9a 6d; Nugget 10s; Second Magnetic 60s ; Waiora 4{d

At the annual meeting of the Golden River Company held on Wednesday, it waa stated that the dredge would start about Christmas time and that It would be free of debt.

The Hartley and Rlley dredge is now working near that part of her claim where last year she got such good results. The dredgemaster considers, that this cnt will occupy the dredge during the whole of this' summer and next winter before it is complete. At the end of these cots there will then be an area of the fall width of the claim and 250 yards in depth between that point and the boundary of the Central Electric claim. If the Central Electric dredge gets gold when it starts near her«, tha richness of this portion of the Hartley claim will also be proved. The Sailor Bend dredge. Was expected to reach tha top boundary of her claim on Wednesday.

The Tacona Cardcona dredge had a trial run on Tuesday The Electric GoJd Dredging Company have decided a dividend (the eighth) of Is per share, payable on Tuesday next. The Charlton Creek Gold Dredging Company have declared a dividend (the fifth) of Is 6d per chare, payable on Sat urday next.

The Greenstone Creek Gold Dredging Company's dredge will be placed In the hands of the engineers to proceed with the erection of the machinery as soon as they have finished with the work on the Leviathan Company's dredge, The Mokoia dredge (Bullet river) Is expected to be at work In a month.

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A VERY BEMAKKABLB BEMBDY «It is with a good deal of pleasure cjaad satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhosi Remedy,' says Druggist A W Sawtelie, of Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show case, said to me: 'I really believe that medicine saved my life the past summer while at the shore,' and she became so enthusiastic over its merits that 1 at once made np toy mind to recommend it In the future. Recently a gentleman came into my Btore so overcome with colic pains that he Bank at once to the floor. I.gave him a dose of this remedy, which helped him I refc the dose, and in fifteen minutes he let. store, smilingly informing me that ha «. as well as ever For sale by Asltbarton i>rug Company



Unsqaalled and Invincible—Woods' Grea Peppermint Cure for Congbf *0.1 Colds, Is



O. Magnus, D.Pa*ebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MACK US, PAIEESOM AMD CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Wait Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years i practical experience on the Molyneuz River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, EaQ Ashb rton Representative



Wool Freights. — The New Zealand, Shipping Shaw, S»vill, and Tyser Com panies (according to a Press A«sooiatlon telegram from Wellington) have decided oo a fixed rate for ca ring* of wool during the coming season. Thu r»ti fixed upon is £d per 1b for pr«a»r |ii for sooured, by either sail or steam, i 1 higher than last year. Thsre will be a charge of 5 per cent primage for steamer consignments f!!! l!! s!'! I"l? >">!"11^^ DON'T Naturb may core you NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, oan't afford to chance it. A cough that is Uffc to cure itself is slowly overcome at best, and there is apt to be some weakness left to make the next cough come easier. We have two really good remedies for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chilis. It it pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre> vents inflamatory symptoms and allays annoying tickling and hacking ooughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic oonghs, though it will break up a reoent attack as quickly aa any other medicine mads—Oinna mon has been proved in Pasteuei Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings, we have received some flattering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvMßtry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum Is 6d and 2s 6d Gin mon Cure 2s 6d< Obtainable every who proprietors andmanufacturers— Loasty Wahoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Dnnedi. WANTED. WANTED KNOWN—the position of Office Girl is filled, Itasmna Bros^, G»sh supply stores, H 88 PROFESSOR 3. P. de BLUMENTHAL, Phrenologist and Physiognomist* Arcade, Ashbirton. Hoars—7 to 10 pm. ■' 11 90 IS Marriage a Failnre ? — Attend Pro . feaaor J Pde Blumenthal'* Lecture on Love, Courtship and Murriagr, »fc the Oraotfa Hall, on Tuesbav, November 20. 11 91 OM&KT Waitress wanted for Railway i n Refreshment Rooms. Apply between I 2 and 3 p m oq Monday. 11 86 T^&KE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boob Shop __ 9 20 FRJ'SH Whitebait, Groper, Moki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 603 old Hens at once J. H. JuwiTT, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 95 W ANTES—-Twenty' Young men t n wear Black and Brown Boots ■, a 91, a* P. Stock's Q 199 ' SPl£< UAL Notioe—That George Duncan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lit), 2< 3 1, upwards ; U-bleached Tnbling ll£d, | Beached do, Is 6|l; White and Colored i Counterpanes 2s 6d. 2s lid ; Prints 2|d, 3gl» i 4|d ; New Dress Material 11$<1, Is 3d, Is I 4|d, upwards : Gloves 6<i; Men's Socks 6d ; | White Miirts 2* .lid,.3s lid. Colored do, Is lid upwards—Gkobgb Dukoan &Co, Ready Monsy Drapers. Tnncred Street. 10 1 ~EW POTATOES-The First of tha Season.—Now on Sale by Cakson & Co, Tancred Stret. IF you like a Rich and Flavory tea. Try the '• Premier Ceylon " at 1 lOd—Car- Son & Co. Sole Agents /"IARION & Co. are Buyers of firsTClass \J Butter, fresh Eggs, Honey and Bees wax at highest market value JUS! 1 ARRIVED—A large thiptnenV »t First Glass Erelish Dinner Prioei low.—-Carson k Co. DON'T READ THlS—Bicycles from £16, 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17s 6d, Tubes 7s 6d, Belle 61, Solution Jib Is I Handle tips la per pair, Baddies 10s, Acetylene | lene Lamps 12s 6^, Carbide 9d per lb, Knamelling ISs, Troueer clips Id per pair, {Doe dips Is per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works j_ _ 10 273 •\TTANTEDKNOWN-A very large Tm W portation of New Floorcloths Linoleums, Rug*, Mate, end Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Fenson—North* OOTE&HbFFORD. GET cur Prices before going elsewhere, AH work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street West) * 10 272 Rhymes, by Alpers ; \J 2a 6d and 3* 6d, China in Decay j The Cross Triumphant, Critical Studies, The Shield of Honor, The Cobra* Den, Chamber lain, In Exchange for a Soul, China, Health and Condition, Master Christian, The Fourth Generation, Besant, The Mesmerists, The Avenging of Ruthanna, by Mrs Kernshan ; Cheap Editions, A Woman in It, Father Anthony, The Mandarin, Tes» of the D'Urvilies, aad many others, 8d each.—H. M. Jokks | __ - JUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Per s.s Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, Giff Hooks etc. etc. early inspection invited.—Hardlet Bbos, Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fall for adults or ohildren Price Is 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolib and Benjamin Gum go to As b bton Dbpo Ci *~ WANTED. J TTTANTED—A Few Tons of Good Bating DERWENT POBAIOES. 11 87 D. (THOMAS, KAYE d GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highesb ccrrsnt rates, all FARM PRODUOE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &0 f &C, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES at> .LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MAOHINERY. CORNBAUKS always on hand. KAYE & CARTER, CBRISTCHURCH. 9 57 NOTIOE. Kennedy & Miiir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Riid & Grays Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COAOH BUILDING, A GENERAL WHEELWRJGHTING. Both having been employed by Reid fr Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Sheers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at) moderate prices. 10 262 SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanul Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH Q ROODS 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sale Plan, on which is erected* Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the baokweli stocked with fruit trees, the Pro* perty of Mb Wabd. As he has removed into town, be is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy termj of payment Particulars on application aj bullock,



DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. SATURUAYrilovember 17 CLEARING B£LE OF FURNITURB, Etc MR DAVID THOMAS will offer by Public Auction a large collection of Furniture, consisting of— Wood and Iron Beds, Wash Stands and Ware, Chair*, Sof >, Sewing Machine, Marble Clock, Book-Sbelf, Letter-j Press, and lot of sundries. D. THOMAS, 1177 * Auctioneer i ~~~" ARCADE ~~~ SATUKDAY^November, 17 GRASS SEED CLEANERS. I SHALL offer at tht Arcade on the above date, r -4 Gross Seed Cleaning Machines, large and small. • I Revolving Ransoms and Sims' Cleaner, > Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAB, II 78 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FJRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, - 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will bo held en the above date, I3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D.THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer, BO OTS and Shoes toMeasore at D Etook's. 9 202 >•- > S3 w d»■ £? as «•■ _H s*S *: a ■- PS § rr , I M _5 " a •"■-■ o 3§ » s* _____ STEAM WOOL WORKS OHRIBTCHUROH, (Established 1868) THE undersigntd begs to notify that he is Booming ai heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christohuroh or Woolston Btations will receive prompt attention; Quick despatch and lowest rattf. T. YORK. 10 267 ASHBURTON GAS, COAL & CORE CO., LIMITED. THE Twebty«seoond Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held lo the Aroade Chambers, Burnett Street, on MONDAY, November 19,1900, at 4 p m. Business : To Receive Directors Report and Balance Sheet To Eleot two Directors In the place of Messrs H Friedlander and F B : Stendish, both of whom are eligible for re-eleotion To Elect an Auditor And other General Business 1167 J WARD, Secretary riEt-SOri CHAMPION BLEND 'OOTHEH PftICES: 'i I »N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US, [ Monamental Bealptor, 60 Stsflord St, Tima * fA LWAYS In Stook—A first XX. tolass selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates fer warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style. WANTED KNOWN-That we have exceptional faclHtles tot display ing oar Urge Stock of Oilcloths and Llnolenms, and intending parchasers »re ■peoUljr iavlted to make an Inspection of New Patterns now landlngjex »«8. Qothle



CLEARING SALE SUPERIOR Hounehold Furniture Pi»no, etc, THURSDAY 220 d November. Owner leaving district, Particular* if futnre advertißemenf. : HENRY STEPHFNSON, 1185 Auctioneer. OP£CIAL XUAB SALE OF Pianos & Organs BY THK DKESDEN PIANO COY., At Mr H. Stkphikson's Salerooms, HAVELOCK STREET, ASH BURTON. LOWEST PRICES. EASY TERMS. Good Stock to Select from, No One Pressed to Bay, No Need to Wait, Come and See for Yourselves, Every Information Given to any Intending .: Bayers or Friends. SALE CLOSES P3SITIVELY IN SEVEN DAYB. Wm7 STEVENSON, Not 15th, Travelling Representative. ÜB2 ___ , SATUBDAT, NOV. 17 fIIHE S*te of £ Aora fronticg Anne Street, 1X Tiowald,' with four roomed hou«e thereon, on •ccounfc of Mb' John Osbobnb, i Will take plaoe at the Arcade on the above date, at 1130 ft m» as previously Advertised. T BULLOCK, 1170 Auctioneer FOit SALE, BEAFIELD ROAD I HAVE received instructions to sell a Very desirable little Firm situated as above containing 15 Acres, upon which is ersoted a four roomed Cottage, Stable and Pig sty. 10 acres are in grass 4 acres are in root crop, and £ acre in Potatoes and peaa The properly is well watered by county race*, and only nerds an inspection to prove it is » good investment either for a he me or for letting purposes « F FERRIMAN ffIHE Government reqn its c fieri on behalf 1 of the War Office, for the BUPPLY of FIVE THOUSAND TONS, more or let*, of OATS Id EIGHTY-POUND BAGS, for Shipment to South Africa, by 20th DECEM BER NEXT. Tender* to be f.o.b, or e.'.f., and to state quantity and quality of Oats to be supplied and porb of shipment. Produce to be passed b; Government Grader. I Offers to be in the hands of Secretary for Agriculture, Wellington, on or before the j 20 h NOVEMBER. ! The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN Di BITOHIE, Secretary. Department of Agriculture, Wellington, November 13,19C0. 11 85 JOHN ORR &§Co. HAVE ON SALE A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GABDEN BEQUISITES. LADIES i And Gentlemen are invited to inspect onr ■tack of Rubber HOSE. WAVEPLEY BICYCLES. Little argument is needed in favor of the ridera selection of the Waverley Bicycle of to-day It has firmly established its own place and reputa tion by years of nnvarying Buecess. To the rider, to the expert, we again, featless of successful contradic tion, submit our claim for the Waver ley of full equality with any Bicycle built in the World. TohuOrr & Co. Sole Agents. Nickel Steel Scythe Blades Scythe Handles, Reap Hook, Hay Rakes and Forki, Hedge Shears, Lawn Mowers, ALL Af REDUCED PRICES AT JOHN ORR & GO'S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 45 !——■■■■■-—_____________________ ! WANTED KNOWN-That J. Moisok j baa reoeiveda large stock of fashion* able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and Invites the i Pnblfo for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker i* the town,: this 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 The Hall, East Street, Aihburtoo.



ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton. 23kd SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Nov 18th) 11 a.m.—Matinsi Holy Communion and Sermon 4 pm.—Holy Baptism 6,30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon ( R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Tioar FRIEDLANDKR BROS , LIMITED. | HaTTesters, WE have pleasure in announcing to those of our numerous Olients who possess Massey»Harris Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Ashbuiton for the purpose of Overhauling Machine*. Farmers who wish to made use of his services, will kindly bring, in their Binders as soon as possible. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Aehburton Agents. 23rd October 1900, 10 208 _ i ______ ______ ________ FOR PRIVATE SALE. A CHAFF Cutting Plant, In first class otder. For terms and particulars apply to | FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd Important Notice TO CYCLISTS! I HAVE just received, direct from the Mannfac'urers (Rubge- Whitworth, Ltd , Birmingham and Coventry), ex e.s Waimate, A PULL STOCK OF,, ROADSTERS, ROAD RA€EHF, PATH RACERS, & LADIES' Budge" Whitworths. ! Don't waste your money on cheap, shoddy, out-of-date Wheels, but go straight for the WORLD-FAMED BICYCLE, The Rudge-Whitworth. Repairs Neatly Executed. ►Sundries Always in Stock. ' Ikspbction Invited. CITY CYCLE WORKS. BPBNETT BTKEFT. NOTICE. --The rapid Sbirb _Hgßb is bo eaeily used that a obiid can gfoas collars and shins, and give them the appear aticeof new— John Orh& Co and Shearman Bros ' ' ■ OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER * EXPERT : (Lato of London), TTB NOW IN ABHBDRTON for business. ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MX LLEWkLWN .OWEN at his Mnaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehbnrton WAKTED KNOWN—That we"lre clearing out &H odd lengths of Oilcloths and Llnolenme, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex 8,8 Gothic—Mitchell & Tttbner TO~LET "* Small Cottage in Ttucred Street, near the Eogiiih Chnroh. Rental, 3s per week _ BULLOCK, Agent BUY Direot From England—Fftmoni ••Khaki" Cycles. Great oat in the trade ; firit*olau quality at bedrock prices forpash; single machines at £4 18s; two maohines, £8 Hi; three machines, £12 2$ freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies cyclists 10s per machine extra j Quo* tatifns for ten bicycles and over on applioa: tlf)n.—Johk Hpbst, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. OWING to a great increase in bnainect" we have- Arranged for extension a premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of oar Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearin Sale For One Month, previous to the boild re commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth log at> Greatly Reduced Prices.—-BoBSBf Alcobn. The Greatest! The Best! rriO*DAY one million five hundred thousand '"JsL McCOHMICK" REAPING & HARVESTING MACHINEkS are in use in all parts of the World. They harvest grain on the steppe of Asia, on the pampas of South America, the table lands of South Africa, the plains ot Europe, and the prairies of North America. From Manitoba to Argentina, in New Zaalaud, Australia, and South Africa, one aian seated at ease does the wbrk of twenty toilers. The MoGORMTIOK harvests over one third the Grain and Grass of the World. The McCORMIOK has won most medals and diplomas, has the greatest annual output, gives the greatest value. SALES IN 1899: 213,629 Machines. S_B GBBATJST BEOOBD IK THE WORLD ! \ Morrow, Basset <£ Go, ASHBURTON. M. PBIEST, Manager



WANTED Known—The rapid lightning Shirt Gloss baa by far the largest eale in New Zealand—Johk Orb and Co and Shearman Bbos REMOVAL. REID <$[GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erfloMon of Ocr New Warehouse & Showroom We are carrying & larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fitting*, "Deering" Machinery, Twioe, Oils, And All Farmers' R' qulaif e°, Ami shall be glad to sea our numerous friettd i at ant Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment io Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as np to date tradesmen* REID «fe GRAY, 11 72 R. B. RESTELL, lianager. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Htores; West Street, Ashburton. liWERY Desoription of Farmer* U Requisites at lowest rates. Qrooeriei, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaoks, Wnolptoks, Twine, Oil*, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON 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 hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and in-pect our goods bfttore ordering elsewhero: T. F. GIBSON, Manager. k _ FOX BALE. Suburban Property 2 ACRES 2 Good Site for a Dwelling Ht ate A'LLKNTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cnvenduh Road. First class land for gar den purposes Liberal terms of paymenb App'y to T BULLOCK. ANOTHER CASE Ob' INDIGESTION OF Ten Years Standing Yields to PLANTSKOA. Elevation, Picton, September 12,1900 TpEOPRIETOR Plantckoa Remedy, Sir, —I have suffered from Indigestion for the last tco years, and have tried many j other Remedies without any benf fib. I was , induced by your Traveller to try Planteko», j and am plotted to say that though I only took two (2) bottles, I am q'lite cured, and have had no return of my old trouble since lifting this wonderful Medicicc; I am, etc, Mrs^John Lamt Kindly Note—That PLANTFKOA is a GUARANTEED Cnre for ludigestioo, Whether Acute or Chronic Agenta-CARSON & CO. I AUSTRAL BOTANIC COMPANY, Wholesale j Biantekoa Proprietary, Wei Hog ton . . 8.8.A. T.U.^ 7 SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oi', &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plate! of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, East Street. DALGETY & GO , LTD. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head. Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.C. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, STAHON, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrlstchnrch, Dunedio, and Napier. AGENCIES : limarn, Ojunara, and Gora. : SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments of WOOL, TALLOW, * ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Losal tiala or bhipment to tie EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. ; LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE' on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool ; also Tallow, Grain, Sfcinß, and oilier Produce, consigned for eaie in the London, Australian, and local market?. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free ot charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Salcß held at the different) sale yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacks and other Station Requia always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite BaDk of New Zealand. .. 173 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGB HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim Ac, also choice Paperhanginqa. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a SpeoiaUt 3 Don't forget. —— Coleman's Building, Tanored Street. , Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm worriers, never fail for adults and chiidctn Prioe U Smoke New Venus



FOB PALE. (CHEAP. f\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual o 640 Acres first olaui Sheep Country, wall fenced a?id watered, with good boaw of 4 rooma, Steok can be taken over ftt valoa* Uon E. W, HANMKR. IHE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" * The Bambler." HAYING sold oat of my old stock of fcheee superior Bicycles, I hare use o ened up »fresh consignment of th« LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIOHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS n all t-izes and all iitted ; with the c?«y astlng G <fr J detachable Tyre. •• XJHLIQ rtyVMOJ^JKI*. 1 li AJSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. | Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines" the Strongest 'on Earth. ACCESSOKIEB IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G&JTYRRB, D. THOMAS. NIU^LL BEOS. F NICOLL. E F NICOLL, L A NIOOLL. 1 Merchants & General Agents, BUYEtf 8 OF FAT SHEEP AGENTS FOR— Christohuroh Meat Coi, Ltd f Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* tion, Ltdj United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND HOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive aamplei from farmers who'bave parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. , We have received sums of Trust M onief. - ; ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend oa Freehold Securities at 6£ and 5 per cent, F E Ifl T. We reseive regular Consignment! from ; Auckland, Sydney, and the Island* .and have in stock Apple*, Peers, and Fruit In •eaeon aU the year round. ! SEE DS. ' We stock Clovers, Ryegraes, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHCROH MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES I Especially prepared for j WHEAT, TCBNIPcS BAPE ! and any other crop, and. tojsuit any description of soil. Greatly inor, ae?d production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere* Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agentf. TO BAKEKS. mO LBT at a reduced rental—Triangle JL Bakery and Shop tituated near Railway Station. Apoly to ' T_BULLOOK, A3HBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. -T OANS GRANTED FROJf £25 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —TWred Strceti Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p m Firsi Tuesday in Month—9 30 a m till" pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER Ma age x.- NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Just Landed, ex s.s, Waimate, their fimt shipment of . SUMMER GOODS, I INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, »nd Cricketing SHOES <fe BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and KusaianjCalf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in Aehbarton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET.



TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dt Nioholaon's Artificial Ear Drums; gave £600' to his Int-tinne, so tbat the deaf people on> able to prooare the Ear Drams may haw them free. Address tNo 667 d. The Niehol •on loitiiutetXjoogcot^uonfribD^Loodoß: