SECOND EDITION Nail Notices.

Mails close for the following places aa under subject to the necessary alterations: — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 For Northern Ports and Westport, and supplementary mail to connect with Walkare ac Wellington, for Australia India, China, South Africa, Straits Settle ments, and United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., via Brindsl (due Sydney November 6th, and due London December 9th), and also British Columbia, United States of Amefic* via Vancouver (due Vancouver November 29.b), per Tarawera at 6 30 p.m.

Important—There will be no despatch of English mails via Ban Frandaoo In November, but arrangements have been made for close oonneetiom with Federal and Vancouver services. The new service, every three weeks, via San Francisco, is expected te atart with first steamer leaving Auckland at out the Bth Decamber.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton daily for— UHRIBTOHUROH-at 720 am, 11am,

3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am,350 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Athburton from— OHKISTOHURCH-at 10.43 *m, 12.48

p tn (express), 8 pm (DtMARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m •

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for October

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Commercial.

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have reoelved the following, cable meiaags from their London office* under data 27 th insfc:—"The wool tales continue firm. Since our last telegram creasy merino and greasy crossbred, fine light free descriptions, and good combing greasy merino are rather firmer. American buyers are operating moderately."

Wellington, October 30

The Agent-General, in a cable message to the Department ot Agriculture, under date London, 29th, states:—" The average pries for the week for choicest Victorian butter was 112s, and for finest Canadian cheese S3i. There Is good demand for butter. The eheeae market is dull. Hemp—Stock small, market speculative. Gao<i fair Wellington £20, fair current Manila £31,''

THE BRITISH WHEAT MARKET.

With regard to supplies and prices of broadstuffs, the Daily Graphic states:— The cereal year of 1899—1900, which dates from September Ist, 1899, to August 31«t, 1900, has been marked by a steady trade in home grown breadstnjfi, uneventful fluctuations in the weekly average of only a little over 4s ovor the entire period, but wfth total supplies of some 2,003,000 qtrs. lees than in 1899 and lass than ia 1898—99. We had l*ss Wheat from the home crop of 1899 and less from foreign sources, either a>s Wheat or Flour in each caie of about) a 1,000,000 qrs We have had large ea^es of home grown wheat daring the whole of <t£e past two yeare, and a larger proportion 'of the home orop than in any previoui year of the nine ties, With that we have Irat the advances in prices made in 1896 to 1898, and have gone bnok to the level of 1892 93, when the average for the cereal year was 26s lOd

Our supplies in the year just ended were rather over the average, but, considering the increase in population, only just sufficient for oar actual requirements: They have also been about as expected. A year ago'us knew that the United States crops were short, and that we could not expect so large a quantity from that country at in 1898-99 ; no one could see, also, what country could step. in and supply that deficiency. As a matter of fao 1, we have reo -ivad about a million quarters less from the United States, and that deficiency has not betn met else, where. O! her countries have bslansed their own total supplies, but tha*> ia aIL

So far as prices and trade ate* concerned, this haa been, as it was was in 1898 99, very steady and uneventful. We have lived from hand to mouth, but ao long aa the markets had their immediate wants supplied, they declined to speculate on tbe morrow's situa tion. The result ia that the weekly average pricta have had a range cf only 4s 2d on th« whole year, as against; 3s 104 in 1898*99, and of 17s 6d in the Letter corner year of 1897-98

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : — Wheat—Hunter's, pearl, and velvet 2s 4d to 2i 4}d, and Tuscan 2s 5d to Bs 5Jd Oats (nominal)— Canadian Is Sd, short feed Is 8d to Is B|d, Duns Is 7d to Is Bd, and Danish la 7d to Is 7£d. Barley (nominal)— Malting 2a delivered Beam—2s 4d to 2s 5d Peas—Prussian Blues 2s to 2s 3d, part* ridge 2s 4d to 2« 6d Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, atone £6. Sharps—£3 10s Bran—£3 Oatmeal—£lo

Potatoes — Derwents, 27s 6d to 30a, at country station*

Oatsheaf Chaff — 45s at near country station?.

Hay—£s 5s to £3 10a, delivered ; primest baled £4, fob Seeds—Ryegrass, farmers' lots Is 9d to 2s, prime heavy, town dressed 2i od to 3s 3d, Cocksfoot 2£d to 2|d for bright seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 161b to 171b seed, 3|d to 4d, cow grass 5d to fid extra choice 6sd, white clover 6d to 7£d Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy 5d to s£d, factory 5d to 6d. Butter— factory local lid, dairy 8d to 9d, salt;, in boxes 6d to 7d for prime. Bacon and hams s|d to 6d, factory baoon and hams, id per 1b higher. The above prices, except where otherwise stated, are those paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelton.

SALE OF KURI PARK ESTATE.

Messrs Wright, Stephensoq, and Co,. Dunedin, report as follows .—On account of Mr James Gray, of Messrs Reid and Gray, we have sold at a very satisfactory prioe his model farm, known as Kuri Park, containing 560 acres of first-class land, together with splendid dwelling house of 10 rooms, man* ager's cottage, stable, woolshed, orchard, shrubbery, etc, to Mr Alexander Caraie, of Hindoo.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1900. RIVERBED NUISANCES.

The recent floods have more than justified the statement made in oar columns some time ago that the accumulation of goree and broom io the riverbeds would tend to cause the

rivers to overflow their banks in time of flood. The flood which occurred along the banks of tbe Temuka river a few weeks ago waß largely due to this, and so was the flooding of large areas on this eide of the Hinds at the same

time. There can be little doubt that the Ashburton on Monday would have j carried oft the extra quantity of water that came down it had ita bed not been blocked up with the kinds of growth we have referred to. The long immunity from serious floods we have enjoyed has accustomed us to imagine that no trouble of the nature we have indicated can occur. We are, however, more than ever convinced that it would not require a much heavier flood than that of yesterday to cause very serious damage to property, and possibly life, in some localities in the neighborhood of the river: Nor does it require a great stretch of imagination to foresee that the rivtr might hunt over its banks some distance above this town, possibly at the intake. What would be the result of such a catastrophe 2 How would the residents on the Racecourse Road be placed in the event of its happening? This is much too serious a matter to be waved aside, as ie probably would be by those who have been instrumental in bringing about the present state of affairs. Those who were responsible for the small birds pest, which has cost New Zealand so much money already, scouted the idea of any ill effects resulting from their experiment. Similarly, those who are responsible for our riverbeds being now filled with gorse, broom, and such growths, pooh-pooh the objections to their policy. But we venture to say that the verdict of all practical farmers, as well as of all scientific observers will be that this planting of gorse, &c, in our shingly riverbeds is quite as foolish as import ing sparrows, and stoats, and weasels into the colony. Had the planting in the beds of our streams been confined to willows and trees with strong roots calculated to bind the shingle bat to offer small resistance to a flood, the results might have been fairly satisfac tory, especially if marram grass was used as well. In that case little resis tance would be offered to the rush of a deluge, and the storm waters would have an unimpeded flow in the wide channels natural causes had made. Moreover good grazing could be got in these extensive riverbeds if they were not filled up with noxious weeds* These destroy hundreds and thousands of acres of riverbed, which might be utilised, as well as depreciate the value of the adjoining land. We are con vinced that the time is not far distant when legislation will be demanded to remedy a state of things that is becom ing a menace to the agriculturists and pastoralists of this country.

Local and General.

A Lucky fyndioate — A syndicate of Temuka sportsmen have drawn Strathjoy in Tatterjall's sweep in the Melbourne Cup. According to the Leader, they invested in £25 worth of 5a tickets.

Wooij Fcouring Season.—Mr T York,^ of the Woolston wool works, notifies that he is prepared to «cour woo) ai heretofore. Oon eigr/mcnis to Christchuroh or Woolston stations will be promptly attended to.

Disciples of Isaak.—Dr MacParlacJ, of Ormond College, Melbourne, in a letter to the mayor of Dune3in, states: "Dr Rentoul and I are looking forward to another attack on New Zealand trout this summer if we can manage it.''

Pkbsonal—Councillor H. Davis is con fined to bed at preieot with an attack of rheumatics. — Councillor Scaly is making satisfactory progress towards recovery, al though from the nature of his recent injuries he must be confined to his home for a time.

Lkteb From Skrgbant W. Heffoud.— Sergeant William Hefford, a portion of whose last interesting latter home was published in our columns, writes again to his mother from the front, under date Sept. 14 His squadron has bad many brushes with the enemy lately, bub he is ail right, and writes in excellent spirits.

Lands and Survey Report—The annual report of the Lands and Survey Department is alwayß one of the most interesting documents that emanates from the Goverc ment Printing Office, and that for 1899-1900 is quite up to any of its predecessors. Its maps are valuable, and its photographs are of the highest order.

Bbading Mattes for All—Oar fourth page contains articles on " The Lessons of the war," " The Big Distillery Smash," and an explanation by Marie Corelii about the chief proposition set forth In her newboofc, 11 The Master Christian." On page one, the following art:cies will be found, " Andres's Fate "and " Where nerve was needed."

A Waterspout—A waterspout wasaeenln LyttelUn harbour early yesterday morn ing, It appeared to form between the reef and the entrance of the moles, about half-paab five o'clock, travelled slowly down the harbour, and was soon dissipated. There was very little wind, but a brilliant rainbow waa seen at the time.

Ashbcrtok Imperial Cricket Club— Oticketere are reminded that the season will be opened to-morrow. For the seniors a match will he played between teams picked by the captain and vice-captain ; the game to commence at 2p m sharp. The juniors will play the Aehburton High School, at 3;30 sharp. Both teams will be picked on ihe ground. There will be practice from 10 am. AH members and intending; members are requested to attend.

A Disquieting Rumour —A report was current yesterday afternoon that a man waS seen by four school girls struggling ia the river below the bridge. The police were at onoe informed of the circumstances, and Constable E*de proceeded to the spot Indi cated, after questioning the girlt, but ao far nothing has been discovered to throw any light upon the matter. If there was a man in the plight described, his chanoe of escape would have been small in the then state of the river.

Th» Maybbiok Oase,—Mr Clark Bell, Attorney Gounoil for Mrs Maybrick, has written to the Eogliah Press Association, stating that on the 22ad of August, he had an interview with Mra Maybriok, at the Ayles bury Oonyiot Prison, and there learned for the first time that she had received a letter, from the Lord Chief Juetice, giving his opinion that ahe was unjustly oonvioted. The follow ing ia a copy of this letter, whioh is signed by Lord Bussell, and dated Royal Courts, June 27th, 1895.—" Mrs Maybriok— Madam—l have been absent on circuit, hence my delay in answering your letter. I beg to assure you that I have never re laxed in my efforts when any suit able opportunity! offered to urge that your release ought to be granted. I feel as strongly as I have Mi from the first that you ought never to have been oonvioted, and this opinion I have clearly expressed to Mr Asquith, bat I am very sorry to say, hitherto without effect. Best assured that I shall renew my representation to the incoming |Horn« Secretary, whoever he may be, as soon as tht Government is formed, and the Horn* Beoretary ii in a position to deal with snob matters."

Close Holiday—As previously ann- 5 ouncedthe Ktitail Tsadere establishments in town will be closed all Sty to morrrow. Bisk in Butcher's Meat—Tho butchers , of Timaru have^raised the price of beef by one penny perlb. and mutton one-half penny per Ib. as from to:morrow.

Bank Holiday.—A special bankholiday is announced in oar advertising c luTnns for Saturday next, November 3 rd. All the banks in town will be closed on that day.

Famous B P.-—Mr Evans of Timaru saw tbe famous Baden Powell when in Capetown recently and great crowds behaving almost like lunatics in their eagerness to show how much they admired and honoured the defender of Maf eking. So much did they rußh him that B P had to resort to all sorts Of dodges to avoid being killed by their kindness.

Anothkr Clydesdale—Word has been received that Mr brant, of Eilonghton Grange, has during hia visit) to Scotland purchased a Olydesd*le oolt, 2$ years old, whioh ii expected to arrive in tho colony shortly. The colt is by Sir Everard (5355) —Miis Moon, grand dam by Darnley, and is named •• Oraigie Mains." Darnley was one of the beib hones that was ever bred at Home, and the oolt unites some of the choicest and most successful strains of OSydesdal* blood obtainable.

A Rare Plant—A rare bat by nojneans anew plant is the GreyiaSutherland!, from Natal, .where, growing among the rocks ab the port) of that place, it attains the dimensions of a small tree, which whan in flower has a brilliant appearance It has large ana somewhat fleshy leaves, crenated at the margin. It blooms early in the year.

The Honobariem.—Speaking at a dinner of the Drivers Union at Wellington last night the Premier said (hat the aotion of the House in passing the £40 sessional allowance to members was the right thing to do. Members brte earned the monay. He promised to oring forward a measure next session in-

easing tbe honorarium to £300 a yeari

Ths Intake—Although the river has gone down considerably since Monday night the results of its flood are apparent in many directions. A noticeable effect of tbe flood it* that the intake is again blocked, and as a consequence the supply of water through the races has been cut off, and all the street channels, except those supplied from the Domain, are practically dry. It is to be hoped that no serious fire will occur before tbe water supply is restored.

Valedictory—Mr and Mrs Shaw, who are about to remove from Bangitata to Atnberley (N. Canterbury), were entertained by their friends in the Bangitata school last Friday evening. There was a good attend ance, and all. present spent an enjoyable time. The music supplied by Meters Dor* ward and Abbott, left nothing to be desired, and Mr Edgar, (Temuka), made an efficient and courteous M. C. Songs were contributed by Messrs Bryan and Brodie, and aUo by the Misses Coulter, and needless to say were greatly appreciated, Daring the evening Mr and Mrs Shaw were presented. with a beautiful set of Scott's volumes*: twenty-five in number, and a handsome Bible. The presentation was made by the Rev A B Todd, Geraldine. Mr. Shaw, who was deeply affected, briefly returned thanks.

Ths Fobtj "Bovsdb Vo*b.—Some cariosity has existed here (says Press Wellington corres pondent) as to what purpose Messrs A R Atkinson and J Hutoheson would devote the £40 which Parliament voted itself this session. These members resisted the passing of the Aob increasing the salaries of Mini: sters, and alto that limiting the powers of the Auditor General. Both Messrs Atkinson snd Hutoheson have ascertained that they can pt»y the amount into the Bank of New Zealand to the credit of tha Consolidated revenue. This they intend to do directly on receipt. ''Ib fs a great relief for us to have found this way out." said Mr Hutoheson, "for really it) was too dirty to touch." It ib probable that several other members will follow the example of the senior and junior members for Wellington City.

A Reminder—We wish to remind those who may require new suits &o, •» before te Show," that we have already opened oat a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the moat "up to date " best quality worste suiting?, &o, imported direct from the manufacturer*. For & number of years we have always had such ft" Rush " of orders just before the holidays Mat we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and oblige Obaiohbad & Berkyman, the leading Tailor* and Outfitters, Ashburton '

O Woman! Lovely Woman!

Copy of verses in M.S. lost by the rhymes ter of the North Otago litnes :— Oh, woman ! lovely woman \

Now you've lately get a moke, And you've worn for many winters

Something very like a coat, And you've donned men's shirts and collars

On your neatly rounded frames, Till yer thought that skirts were useless, So you've took to " whab-sisnamee."

Oh, woman! lovely woman 5 Now on horseback yer do ride, Straddle legged and knickerbockered, With instructive modest pride ; And yer wearln' padded stockin's To stir up the dyia 1 flames Of love in manly bosoms With your baggy *' whafe-sis-names."

Oh, woman I lovely woman ! You are oomin' it too strong, With your baggy knickerbockers, If yer wore yer trousers long Men might still ab times respect you, When they see yer on the street, Ridin' on yer handsome gee'pee, In yer baggy " what*sis-namea.'

Book Notes

It is doubtful whether Olive Sohrelner is In the right temper just now to qualify her for writing a history of the peoples of South Africa, It is, however, stated that she has such a work in hand. - IMerary World.

It is expected that Zola's new novel, "Work" will be ready for publication early next spring. It will be the second of a series which the author calls "Les Quatre Evangetis." The four are to be *Frnltfolnees' 'Work,' 'Troth,' and 'Justice. 1

A series of hitherto unpublished diaries by Marie Bashklraeff has been discovered It will be remembered that the first por ■ tton of her papers, published under the editorship of the late Miss Mathilde Blind made a sensation. The new diaries cover the last year of the happy girl's life. The trustees of the British Museum have arranged for a compilation of a complete Index, classified according to subjects, of all the books in the Museum library, that is, practically of the litera ture of the world. This monumental work will be of great value to students ; it will naturally take a long time to compile. At the beginning of next year the Bookman will begin the publication of a series of illustrated articles dealing with the great newspapers of the United States. These will deal not only with the great editors who have influenced public opinion, bat with the notable news ex* ploifcs of each p*per and the features that give it individuality.

A Visit to Ladysmith

Mr Wm Evans, who faae just returned to Timaru from a visit to South Africa, told a Tima»u IJetald representative :—I theu went to Ladysmith to see the f ceae of the famous defence, but as the train went up by night did not see Oolenso or other famous battle tcaneg. The morning was very cold at Ladysmith, as cold as Invercargiil. My fellow-passengers in the train were nearly all soldiers, and martial law was in force in Ladysmith. Every arrival'was questioned where he was from, where he was going, and what he bad come for. I got into conversa tion with an old resident, who was there through the siege, and asked him to show me round. He took tns round the various 1 fortification",' very simple things of stones put together, and some of the buildings that; had been hit by the Boer shells. It rather surprised me that bo little damage was done in that way* I saw the cemetery where so many troops were buried, and elsewhere a number of libtle hillocks, and my guide told me that Boers were buried there, but in graves so shallow that you oould kick off the soil and expose the bodies, but the neighbourhood was too unpleasant to go near them* ,

The Murder of King Humbert

United Freu Association—By Elecfirio Telegraph—Copyrisht Tunis Oat 28. A German named Grimwald has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for justifying the mnrder of Eing Humbert.

A ROYAL VICTIM OF THE WAR

Death of Prince Christian Victor

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Losfcow, October 30 Prince Christian Victor died in Pretoria of enteric.

(His Highness Prince Christian Viotor, of Sohteswig-Holstein, was son of Prince Christian, and grandson of her Majesty, his mother, Princlss Helena, being the third daughter of the Queen, He held the brevet rank of Major in the army, and served in the Aahantee campaign in 1895 6. At ths outbreak of the war in South Africa he was appointed a Speoial Service officer. Prinoe Christian Tiotor, who was born on April 14th, 1867, was educated at Wellington College, where he was captain of the eleven, and was in|the football team. He was called *' Princey " by the boys. His cousins, Prince Adolphus and Prince Francis of Teok, were at Wellington College at the same time. Prince Christian Victor used rather to tease the young Tecke, and occasionally bully them in a mild way; Prinoe Francis of Teck is also with the troops in South Africa. Prince Christian Victor served at the battles of Atbara and Khartoum, and gained the medals and clasp. In December, 1898, he was created GhG.V'O.)

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, October 29 A tree blown across a house at Walhallan, 120 miles east of Melbourne, killed two children and injured their parents Sydney, October 29 ArohbUhop Redwood has left for New Zealand in the Union Company's steamer Mokoia The Chairman of the Military Enquiry stated that the Commandant would attend to-morrow and answer all questions Mr Wise, Attorney-General, resigns his seat in the Assembly to morrow. He has been appointed the second Government re. presentative in the Oounoil, with the view of expediting Government measures in that Chamber '

London} 1 Oct 30 Severe gales and floods have occurred Id the North o! England

A train was derailed at the riyer Tyne, bub the passengers were reeoued in boats Russia and France have unconditionally agreed to the Anglo-German agreement, since existing treaties are to be respected St Johns' Oct 29 Seven hundred Newfoundland fisher folk perished in a storm following the Galveston disaster

The Queen hafcsent a message of sympathy and enquiry

DROMORE

Own Corrwpoadent

DROMOBE LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY The Dromoro Literary and Debating Society, under the presidency of Mr A C ! Maxwell, has had a most successful season* Great interest haa been taken in the meet ings, and the members of the Society have greatly benefitted from the various papers read and debates held during the winter months. Many of the members show marked improvement in the art of publics speaking, -and the meetings throughout have been the means of promoting mutual respecb and good fellowship. It ib intended to make an earlier start next year, and at there are now a large number of young people in the district, there is every prosptcb of the Society becoming a permanent institution. The Society gave a social to their friends on October 19, when there was a large gather* ing. A very enjoyable dance was held, the musio for which was supplied by Mr Sj me, Mr F Ironside making a very efficient M.O. IHE SCHOOL The school committee decided to hold the school treat and distribution of prizes on a date much earlier this year than usual. Accordingly on the 25th October the ohildren and their friends assembled at the school, sports were held and a large number of toys etc were distributed. An adjournment then took place to the schoolroom, where a splendid tea was provided. After tea the chief event of the day, the distribution of prises, took place. Mr J Allen, chairman of the Committee, handed each child a valuable book as a reward for the year's work, Three hearty cheers were given for the master, Mr Mazwell and fthe mistress, Miss Dickinson. Mr Allen then made a strong j appeal to the parents to send their ohildren regularly to school. Mr MaxweU said that: he had brought this before them ab last year's gathering. Ib give him great plea sure to state that the attendance for the past year had been a credit to all concerned. He hoped the attendance would be as good dur ing the coming year. Mr Wilson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr Allen, and it was carried with acclamation. Mr Allen referred to the goed work dene by Mr J< Blackburn, in collecting money

for the prizi fund. Hearty cheers for thd ladies concluded a most enjoyablo gathering. Its the evening a dance was held, the music for which was supplied by Messrs Symo and F H-icrahau, Mr Atkinson acting as M.O

TIMARU SHOW.

The first day of the Timsru Agricultural and Pastoral Society's show was held yesterday under very unfavourable circum stances, the weather being very unsettled, with BtroDg winds atid rain. In coniesuenoa the exhibits could not be god into position, the machinery suffering most in this respect; The attendance was not nearly so large as i» usual on the opening day. The judging ofY sheep w.v; proceeded with, despite the Fact that a great maty of the entries had not arrived. The buildings lately erected by the Association, especially the loose boxes, have been found of great benefit to exhibitors and patrons.

Sheep which were not numerous were the only classes judged yaßterday, The exhibi tors of merinos were Messrs T A Phillips, F H Smith, Gideon Rutherford, and the executors of the late 0 G Tripp. Mr F H Smith won the special for most points in the merino class ana a second special for the best weolled pen of five merino hoggets The competition in the English Leicester olaeses was practically confined to the sheep oi Messrs R Kelland and Donald- Grant. Both breeders exhibited some partioalstrly gooi ones, and in several of the olmsm the competition was very keen Shropshire Downs were a strong class. The well known breeder, Mr R Parry, ex* hibited an imported four tooth ram, Long Tom, equal in every respect to the celebrated Emigrant, which he imported and first exhibited at Timarn about five yea rs ago, and with which he subsequently carried all before him at most of the principal shows.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Bong Kong, October 29 The Allies siezed 740,000 taels in the Faotingfa Treasury, London, October 29

The foreign Ministers have added Prince Vi and Yingmen to the list of officials whose execution is demanded.

Early in the present month Li Hung Chang reported that Yingmen had been decapitated, and Vi imprisoned: October 80 Shanghai reports that Li Hung Chang proposes to negotiate on the basis of an indemnity of £40,C00,G00, secured on increased likin and Customs duties, Prince Tuan to be Imprisoned for life, Tientsin to become an international district! additional ports to be opened for trade, and China to abandon the purchase of arms.

Transvaal War

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Oct 29

Eighty Boers, led by a Russian officer, raided Waechbank, capturing a goods train and Idjaring the line. A Bjitish convoy, escorted by Gape police, were attacked in dense bash at Hoopetad. The Boers, nrider Ben Viljoen, faced a heavy Maxim fire, capturing two guns. The arrival of reinforcements of the Imperial Yeomanry saved the convoy* Seven British were killed, and eleven wounded. Fifteen were taken prisoners. Details of the fighting at Frederickstad show that General Barton scattered the Beers under De Wet in nil directions. The British used the bayonet freely. More dead Boers were found, and aD additional thirty were wounded. Seven teen more British were also reported wounded.

After the annexation ceremony at Pretoria Lord, Roberts presented Victoria Crosses to seven recipients, and handed the Humane. Society's award to Private Cassidy, of the New Zealand Mounted Troops. The Daily Mail states that fifteen thousand Boers are still fighting—half in the Orauge Colony, divided into email commandos.

Lord Roberts allows the New Zealand era to take to New Zealand the gun they captured at Yet River.

A burgher revealed to General Hunter where a quantity of fifteen pounder ammunition was hidden.

Kruger's farewell message to his wife was " Trust.,' He "relies on the premises given in the 91st psalm.

Testimony given before the Transvaal Concessions Enquiry Commission showed thab the company controlling the dyna mite monopoly paid £39.000 to the Volksraad and the newspapers in three years as bribes. They gave* Dr Leyds shares in the company and supplied the Boers with 20,000 expanding ballets. On the arrival' of the City or London Imperial Volunteers at Southampton, they were given a great welcome. They are proceeding to London, where enor' mous crowds, especially In the vicinity of St Paul's, are waiting to watch them march through the streets.

Unltod Preis Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

WILLINGTON, 00t.29 Troopar Ryan, who returned invalided last week, died this morning of diabetes.

Lord Roberts's Secret of Success

Julian Ralph, in last month's H»r per'a Magazine, sets himself the task o( defining Lord Roberta's secret of suc cess-, and he decides that it is this :— He trusts every man implicitly until he finds himself mistaken in an idtvi* dual, then it is not comfortable to be in that man's shoes. He is never angry. And controls his temper as he does his appetite, for he never smokes, and drinks hardly at all. He lives in fa« plainly as any colonel under him^to say the least, Beyond and be* hind and above all else that distin guishes him is this, that though he is a general among men, he counts himself, before God, a humble soldier, for with oat ever intruding the fact, he is a devout Ohristian

A Pike Wins a Cigar.

Some months ago Mr W H Koowies, registrar of births and deaths, Great Harwood, addressed an envelops ai follows :—' To the Officer who hoist* the Union Jack (when that happy event takes place.) Pretoria, Sooth Africa/ Mr Knowles enclosed a cigar and a note—' Thanks J Have a cigar On Monday last;, however, he received the following autograph letter from the Duke of Westminster, dated Govern ment House, Pretoria, June 7th, 1900: —♦ Dear Sir, —X write to gay that I was the officer who hoisted the Union Jack over Pretoria, in consequence of which I received an excellent cigar, which Lord Roberts gave to me, having been forwarded by you, I thank you both for the cigar and congratulations,

f E AM tJKTCm GOABDIAK WEDNEgDAf, OCTOBER 31, liUO"



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DALGETY & GO, LTD. Da'gety and Company, LIMITED. | Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London. E.O. j MERCHANTS. WCM>L AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEER-* AND VALUATORS,' STOCK, STATION. FINANCIAL, & SHIPP^G AGBNJS. BRANCHES : Ohrlstcliurch, Dunedin, o-ud Napior, AGENCIES : limarn, Ctamaru, ami Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D&LGBTY AND COMPANY, LTMirKD, deeiro to intJoriie to th© Farming Oommmiity of Sooth Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD, are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALTOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODOOF, For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on 0 rowing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Oraln, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for eaie in the London, Australian, aiid local markets. HO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES.' 1;. : ; Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at- lowest current rates of interest. Sttck Saks held at the difierenfe sale yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpscks and olher Station Requisites always on han(*. TIMARU OP'FT 08, STAFFORD STREET, OoDosi-e Back of New Zealand. V 10 173 CROWN LANDS IN WESTERFIELD VILLAGE SETTLEMENT FOR SE LECTION, NOTICE is. hereby given thab the under . mentioned sections will ba opened for sale or gelecfcioa on WEDNESDAY, Novem bar Wib, 1900, either for cabh, for occupation with right of purchase, or for leaie in pwpetnity, at the option of the applicant), in terms of " The Laod Aofc, 1892." Sections 36444 and 36445, situated in the Weaterfiejd Village Settlement, about four miles south-westerly from the Westerfield Railway Station, and comprising light plain land. Area, 103 acres. Cash price per acre, £i Ss 10J. Sale plans, containing full particulars will be.exhibited at Railway .Stations and Past Offices, and may also be obtained from this office. SIDKEY WBETMAN, Commissioner of Crowa Ltnds, District Lind end Survey Office, Christehuroh, October 11,1900. 10 114 TO LET, .tnoma in Aroada Oha bars ft'ao Office or Small Shop in the Vroa T. BULLOCK Jhb N Z FARMERS' CO-OPKPATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really Jmt-class Fatm for Sale en our bot>k«<, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars : — 520 Acres Rakaia District ' 365   i, 500  Dromore „ 1000 „ Laurißton „ 1180 „ Bpringbum „ 750 „ Wnkanai „ 1031 „ Uherteey „ 2953  Dromore  T. F. GIB?O^, 149 Manager F6E"P£iIYATB"SALB.~* D ALGETY & CO, LIMITED, Christ, church, have received instructions to SELL by PRIVATE TREATY, A FABM is she ASHByRTON DISTRICT Containing 3074 ACRES FREEHOLD. 357 ACRES LEASEHOLD. The Properly is situate on tbe Banks of the River Hind?, and is divided into 16 Paddocks cf 50 Acres and upwards. Wattr in every Paddock, and is six miles from Railway Station. The Buildings comprise a New Dwelling house of 3 rooms, woolshed, 2 stables, shepherd and shearers' huts, sheep dip, etc, For farther particulars apply to DALGETY & CO, LTD, Cbristoharob. F A ARCHER, Manager* 10 172 C T NEWTON, Auctioneer. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. i CAPITAL—ONE MILLION nriHE Premier and Wealthiest- Colonial X Company s Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire end Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crop". Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates, E. W. Haniner, AGEKT Old Harness Machine Belting, Eio< SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd, London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Cut this out and show your Ironmonger.) 655 &XT.ED KNOWN—Thafwe are clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gofchic—MrrcHßLt. & Turner MHS JOHNSTON rriJSACHJSR of tbe Pianoforte and Bireiug. Hsvelock Street. """ ' SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co Kiob!»- M, V A |



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. . TIMABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR- SALE. 520 acres Raogitata, 2SO acres Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Walhao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size; in Sooth Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairiie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aot-es Totara Also unimproved agricultural and prtzins farms of various sixes on the Ralnoliffe and Level* Eitates t ard two Well improved Bt.ftt.ioa p opertie* »f 7000 acres each OWING to a great increase in business we hava arranged for extension of premisFß, und to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clear in Sale For One Month, previous tie the build re commencing operation*. This is on opportunity rarely met with of obtain* bg New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robe»* Aloors. SPECIAL DISPLAY Of SPRING FASHIONS New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Masline, etc. HEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASKBURTON DRAPERY CO. SHIPMENT OF BEAUTIFUL, NLW, ARTISTIC Ml NRH, -—sk^O-=*=•_=. T"\IRECT from ~vs'" "* the season of the year to cleanse and refresh yonr homes, and you oaonot do better than have a Paper covering over your walls at ooee. You h*v«, a complete change at email expense. WAREHOUSE, BURNETT ST. P.O. Box 16 Tblkfhonb 65 A. AGER ABOHITIiOT. l ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBURTON. | XF yoa want a NEW HOUBE, ©rlAltera tlons, or Newest Style of Decoration!, CONSULT MR AGBR. Call and see the NEW FI6EOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. i;»niimt_)ifiHim'd From This b*ti nelson moate ft Co. • CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BE PACKED AS UKDER : : our Ho. 4at 3/. will be Ko. 4 2/8 ;, ;; 2„ m ..  .. 2 2/2 *New Tariff— Ciiampjom Bmcnd, 2/» per Ib. !,'■ '„ 00  1/8 .. .. ..00 1/s ♦Note-No. 4, No. 8 &Champion are new Blends ™—~" IN INTRODUCING OUR We do so with confidence, knowing It to be the finest quality procurable at the price. I ASK FOR OUR TEAS I HAVE NOTHING ELSE. All other Brands not mentioned are reduced I ' 2d pec Ib. I FOE BALE. (OHIAP.) /~\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres first olasa Sheep Country, well fenced and watered, with good bouse of 4 rooms. Steck can be taken over »b valua tion. E. W. HANMER. &.. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor. 60 Stafford Si, Timtra t\ LWAYS in Sfcook— A first XjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monument!, Designs and Estimatei for warded on application. Letter Catting in any etyle. 10 25 WANTED~KNOWN-A. very large im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug?, Mat<>, e>nd Carpeting*" just opened for the Spring Season—Nobeth* OOTE & HSFFOBD.



Bariara.ino in BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs. For One "Month Only OATES, LOWRY ft CO., Zealandla Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ash barton, with the view of popularising the Zeatandla and AtaUnta Bicycles in tbe Axhbnrton District, have decided to offer 20 Cycles at the following very greal reduction! la price for one month only. Lot 1 —■ GENTLEMEN'S ZBALANDIA ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80R«»r, Twin Roller chain, Westwood tteel rims, Dunlop tyrea, Brook's saddle, enamelled blaok with gold lines. Regular cash price £21. Sal* prioe £1610*. 12 months guarantee* hot 2—LADY'S, 22 Inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring Mat pillar, flexible saddle, Westwood steel rim!, Dualop tyrei. Regular oaih prioe £20. Sale prioe £16. 12 months guarantee. $ — GENT'S ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook's 828 saddle, Wertwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled blaok with gold llnei... Regular cash prioe £21. Sale price, £15. 12 months guarantee, >: -. ; Lob 4-LADY'S ATALANTA, 22 inch frame. 64 gear, leather gear case, Brook's saddle, Weitwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash prioe £22. Sale prioe £16 10s. 12 months guarantee. Let 5 — GENT'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 22 Inoh frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar, Sager flexible saddle, Westwood tteel rimi, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash price £20, Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 6-LADY'S ZEALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dualop tyres, Brook's latest saddle, enamelled dark green with gold lines and decorations. Regular caih price £22. Sale price £17. 12 months guarantee. ofc 7 — GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RACER, 24 iooh frame, Twin roller chain, 84 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lines: Regular cash prioe £21. Sale prioe £16. 12 months guarantee. ot B—LADY'S, 22 inoh frame, 68 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, Flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyrss, enamelled maroon with gold lines. Regular cash price £20.1 Sale prioe £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 9—GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inoh frame, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims. Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 j saddle, enamelled black with gold line*. Regular cash price £21. Sale | pries £16. 12 months guarantee. j Lot, 10 — GENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RACER, 24 Inoh frame, twin roller chain j 80 gear, Westwood steel rims, i Dunlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black. Regular cash prioe £21i Sale price £16 10s. Also,— 10 other high olais BICYCLES, similar to the above EASY TPRMS CAN BE ARRANGED. All the above Machines are fitted with Dunlop Tyreiand Wsitwood Steel Rim?. RIMBMBRB THE BALE IS FOB One Jftlontti Only. OfflJWI & co- Largest Makers of Cyc'es in New Zealand. Aibburton Branch, Burnett Street— W« A. SCHWARTZ _ 00 Manager; ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERBIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER; FOR SALE—Brick House, on £ acre, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a sound Investment for the price required, £220. Cash er terms F FERRIMAN T7U)R SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres JU 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed Bouse, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stablti, and Cow Sheds; first olass orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN T7IOR SALF—Si acres at AUenton, a very JD desirable block of good land, oapital frontage, and well water"'! F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, oapital investment, would let to pay 8& pel cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2J miles o Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN FOR SALE I WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, | An Opportunity to Ereot Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as above. The Piles suitable for a new house and als a chimney with Sre place are already on the Land, as is aUo s pomp with abundant supply of water. The only other thing neoessary is a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN TG LET EAST STREET SOUTH i \ SHOP available for immediate occupa- F FERRIMAN_ *DEBPETUAL LEASE FOR SALB at J Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable home, with 44 acres of good grazing land; small ! yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home 3 BJ F FERRIMAN FOH SALE 1, ! BaVEIjOCK STREET WEST. TOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid opportunity of securing a building site in the favour^ (portion of the Town. { F. FERRIMAN.



TO THE BE AF—A riflh lady, cured of bar Deafness and Noises ia the Head by Dt Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, so that the deaf people un able to procure the JEar Drums may have them free. Address No j667d. The Niohol aon Institute, Longcotfc.Gunnersbury, London



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CONSULTING OP 110 fAN Mr Ernest M, Sandatein, DBOAi, FS, MO, who has lately returned after six years' apecia! study ia England and Con tinenb, may he consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary, artificial JighE being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Oachel Street W., over M. Sandsttin, jeweller, Chrjstchureb. 930 to j 1, 2 to S daily. !



A x LOCAIi INDUSTRY. The Eclipse Cycle and Engineering Worki, established in 1896, have recently had extensive alterations made to their premises. in Tancred Street West, where they are located, a large addition having been made to their working plant. A representative of this journal was recently shown over the premises, which are now the most complete in the district. (The fronc shop is stocked with " Eclipse Bicycles " and fittings, which include accessories of all classes required in the bicycle trade and also electric bells. The. main workshop adjoising the store presents a complete appearanoe with its modern plant of turning «nd polishing lathes, punch ing machine, grinding implements, brazing pans, drilling machines, tyre making machinery, and plating plant. In the next department is the engine room, being fitted up as a blacksmith and engineering shop, where for the purposes of their trade an B horse power engine has been erected. At the rear of the premises a special room has been buitt for the purpose of enamelling and gold lining work under the hands of their expert* This room is dust proof and while operations are carried on the concrete floor is flooded with water as a further precaution against the presence of dust). In addition to other operations of the firm such as the sharpening of lawn mowers and repairing of sewing and other light machines, they have a plant for making acetylene gas apparatus, and with their bicycle and other branohes of engineer ing appliance;, Mr Oarsonj who is in charge, .should be able to turn out first class work. (Advt.)



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