aw»-' ' """■ ■" iiii.iih.ihh. ' i drawing of tbe streets of the town be pro cured, and that* each member be supplied with a copy of same." The motion waa seconded by Mr Ihom&s. Mr Silcock considered that it was a luxury that the Board could do very well without. Mr Thomas said that he was sure that not more than three members out of the whole Board knew where the streets ware. The Glerk thought that a lithograph plan could be procured from the Borough Council ftt 6d or Is each. The motion was carried. DEFAULTING RATEPAYERS The Clerk reported that he had tha fag end of an old rate, tha amounts outstanding would not be recoverable after December next It was suggested tliab they should be placed io the blinds of the Board's solicitor to sue for, but ultimately it was decided to employ a collector to collect same BOARD OF HEALTH The Inspector of Nuisance's report for the month was read. It reported that the sani tary condition of the town waa fairly good,, that ha had visited the several slaughter houses which were in a clean state, with the exception of one near the Seafiald Road, from whioh he experienced a rather disagree able smell, caused from congested blood. The drainage in Wellington street required attention, Mr tiiloock said that Mr Elliott had stuck him up, and pointed to a hole from whioh a bad odour aroie. NOTIOJB OP MOTION. Ac a number of statutes bearing on sani tary matters had only jasb come to hand, Mr Silcock obtained leave to defer his motion te scavenging diatrlcb until the Board had had time to peruse the Acts bearing on the subject. The B'-arri then adjourned.

Scese in a Glasgow Church

A sensational incident, whioh ha* occa sioned much talk in the city, occurred on Sunday, September 16, in Free College Church, Glasgow, of which the Rev D Reith, at present moderator of Glaßgow Free Pres bytery;, is minister. In common with Free Church goers throughout the city, the mem bers of Free College Church received the latest literature of the anti union party as they entered. When Dr Reith ascended the pulpit steps it was seen that he carried a copy of the pamphlet in his hand. The preliminary services over, Dr Reith said his people knew how anx' ious he was to avoid and discountenance any action tending to violate the sanctity of the Sabbath. They had received this pamphlet on entering the ohurch (pointing to his own copy), and its distribution was a gross impertineDoa. Continuing, Dr Reith said .the union proceedings had been con ducted moat constitutionally. At this point a voice was heard saving most distinctly, •That's not trap.' All eyes were directed towards the interrupter at the back of the church, and Dr Reith shouted that if inter rupted be must call upon his session to eject the interrupter. Dr Reith then reiterated hie assertion regarding the constitutional nature of the proca dings, and Mr—again called oat—•« That's not true, " end referred his minister to printed authority. " I call Upon my session to eject that man, " was Dr Reith'B response ; and while several elders present hid their faces in their hands three eiders approached the prof eating member who is an interesting member of tfce church. The protester replied that there was no need to eject him, as he would leave quietly. While he WBB arranging to do bo, another member called oat —" Dont leave Mr— ; dont leave Mr " Tha* gentleman, however, pro* oeeded to quit the building, followed by his family. Before they had passed out of She church the member who had advised him not to leave also rose and summoning his family made for the door Another family also lefs. The incident created an extremely painful ful impression. Tha members who quitted the obnroh are well known as loyal and liberal Free Churchmen.

Sow the War Was Bungled.

GUNS DESCRIBED AS ." RIDICULOUS

TOYS."

A letter appears in the Times, written by Captain Hedworth Lambton, with regard to the South African war, prompted evidently by the speech delivered the other day by Mr Brodrick. Captain Lamb too, in the course of his letter, says s—When hostilities com menced, General Joubert took the field with 96 pounders (Long Toms) and IS-pounder field guns, the former with an effective range of at least 8000, the latter being an especially beautiful weapon, fi ing not only shrapnel, but coir mon ahull, with remarkable accuracy. BeHtdea these, he had 4:5 howit s«s, with about 6000 yards range, and pom poms, a tiresome and demoralising weapoo, which, by the way, I am informed, waa offered to and refused by our authorities some four years or so ago, whilst Mr Brodrick was ab the War Office. To oppose these long range weapons our hard pressed generals and gallant army had bub the 15-poundor field gun, throwing a shrapnel shell (no common), with an extreme effective range oj 4000 yards. They can hardly be kept clear of Manser fire. Am I nob justified in describing them as ridiculous toys' 2No wonder disaster followed disaster. Oar forces were shelled out of Dundee without a possibility of returning the fire, and had to abandon their sick, wounded, and stores. The tame fate might have bsfallen Lidyomith if 3fr George White had not wired an urgent appeal to the Cape for naval assistance. In all this what is there for the Government to glory in? Surely nothing but discredit is their due. If our guns had been kept up to date, I ventqre to assert that the history of the war would have been very different. There la no more brilliant corps in the world than our Royal Artilery, and if the materiel had been equal to the personnel the early disasters in Natal would not have occurred. Nicholson's Nek would probably have been a victory, Colenso certainly would not have been a day of humiliation. Mr Brodriok hopes that the electors will ' keep their minds on the broad issues between the two par* ties in the State,' So do I; fttd that issue should be whether the present) Government, who drifted bo unpreparedly into war, are rib to be trusted with the management of the affairs of the British Empire. .

THE LATEST

Russian System of Wireless

Telegraphy.

United Pi ess Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov 19, 840 a tn, This office 945 am St. Petersburg, November 18 Ropoff's Russian system of wirekwH telegraphy ia being installed in li^bfc houses and warships on the Black Sea, and at Vladivostock and Port Arthur,

The Dax Railway Accident.

United Press Association—By Electric

|Telegraph—Cojyrigh t

Received Wakapu vka Nov 19, 840 a m This Office 9.45 a m) Paris, Novls Count Oaucera, the Ife&Kan envoy who was sent to Madrid to announce the accession of the new King, was killed in the Dax railway accident. The train was travelling at the rate of seventy miles an boar at the time of the accident,

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

BOER COM MAN DOS' STILL

ACTIVE

ONE BADLY BEATEN".

A DAMAGING CONFESSION RE BOER RED GROSS CORPS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright

Received Wakspuaka Nov 19, 8 50 a m *®S£Sm | |This Office 9 45 a m issfF^ London, November 18 The Northern Boer Commandos in the Transvaal are treking south in the direction of the Ermelo high veldt. They have a quantity of cattle with them.- A strong Boer force attacked a British convoy near Vryheid, bat was badly repulsed. The Portuguese have prohibited the hoisting of the Transvaal and Orange flags at Delagoa. ; New York, Nov 18 Numbers of American ambulances in South Africa have returned to New York. They admit that except the nurses and doctors they fought for the Boers throughout the campaign,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunbdin, November 19

Traffic on the Middhmarch and Outram lines is entirely suspended,' also on the south line between Mosgiel and Henley. Vehicles are o.irryiug passengers between these points. The weather has now cleared. The inquest on Edward Edwards, who cut his throat with a razor at Kaitangata on 5-d lnst, was further adjourned for a fortnight, as his wife is not yet able to leave the Hospital. Napihb, November 19 A lad named Wilson met his death la a peculiar manner at Hastings on Saturday. Running along Market Street to reach the scene of an outbreak of a fire, Wilsdu's head oirie in contact with an iron bar on the Fire Brigade station door, which stood open. The lad dropped, stunned, but hood recovered consciousness, He, however, got worse dur ing the day, and died on Saturday night. Wellington, Nov 19 . The Department of Agriculture has re ceived the following cablegram from the Agent-General:—Butter tcday 107 a, market dull; cheesesss, market firm ; hemp holders are firm, Wellington £24 10s, Manilla £34 spot. The wheat market has declined. The Premier haa received a cable from Sir W J Lyno confirming the press cable that the New South Wales Governmeut will find horses for the New Zealand Contingent at the Commonwealth celebrations. Mr Sheath, chief Postmaster at Wejatport, bto exchange stations wi h M»jor Douglas, of Hokitika. [Fhit is rather ancient history.—-Ed ] The Railway Department expects the traffio on the Otago Central Railway to be blocked by the floods for about a week.

It h probable that the Premier, Messrs Carroll aud Hall-Jonen will travel to Sydney to the Commonwealth inauguration by the Tutanekai, accompanied by the Maori Contingent, A larger vessel will be re q tired for the mounted men.

The Minister for Public Works left this morning for Stratford, en route to* Auckland

The Agricultural Department is making good progress in combatting the swine fever ia the Auckland district, and hopea to have it completely stamped out afc an early date.

SUPREME COURT.

United Frees Association —By Electric , Telegraph

CIIRISTCHURCH, Nov 19

At the Supreme Court Mary McQ linn, who was charged with the forgery t>f a chrque, was admitted to probation for one year.

THE STOKE CASK.

United Presß Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright!

Wellington, Nov 19.

The trial of the brothers Kilian and Wybertus, on the charge of having assaulted lads ex inmates of the Si oka Industrial School began jn the Supreme Court to day. The case of Kilian w*e taken firsb and is now proceeding. Metsrß Bell and Myers conducted the prosecution, and Messrs Skeiretb, Wilford and Fell, appeared for the defence. Later. In the Stoke case Mr Skarrett made a preliminary application that all the cases be taken together. After argument the Judge took time to consult his brother judges, as his decision in the matter would not bo open to review. The oases were accordingly adjourned till Wedneiday, and Kilian was admitted to bail on his personal bond of £100.

THE STYCHE CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Ohbisiohuboh, November 19

At the Bupreme Court Harry Vincent Styohe pleaded not guilty to the charge of having attempted to procure Dr Clayton to commit a murder. Ms Joynb, with him Mr Harper, for accused, and Mr Stringer for the prosecution. No new evidence for the Crown was indicated in counsel's opening address.

Wiaiher Ripobt. -Captain Edwin fore casts :—Strong aouth-eaat to south and west winds ; glass rise.

Pbrsokal.—Mr E F. Nicnll, of Ash bortoa, has been g&ssetted first Lieutenant of the Athburton Guards. The commission dates from September 5 9 1900

Affectation may ponsibly succeed for a time, and a man may, by great attention, persuade others that he really has the qualities which he presumes to boast; but the hoar will oome when he should exert them, and then, whatever he enjoyed in praiie, he must suffer in reproach.

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Dcnsdin, November 18 The dredging returns to hani are :— Enterprise, 7Ooz 9dwt 18gr; Matan, 550z; Golden Treasvre, 530z; Hartley and Riley, 490z 2dWt; Golden Beach, 46cz 14dwt 20gr ; Perseverance, 460z 3dwb 6gr; Alexandra Eureka, 45oas; Meg and Annie, 44rz; Moly neux Hydraulic, 41oz 2dwt 12jrr; Char 1 ton Creek, 350z ; Earnaoleogh No 11, 34cs 13dwt; Cbioago, 28oz sdwt; Waimama Central, 240 x 2dwtl2grs; Earmclough No 1, 230z 9dw 19gr ; MaDuhsrikia, 22 z ISdwt 6gr; Wai mumu Extended, 21oz 16dwt; Nevis, 18oz lldwt; Gold Queen, 16oz sdwt; Waimumu Queen, 12oz 2dwt 12gr; Olrig, 13oz 16dwt; Obago, 12oz; Morning Star, 10oz4d«rt Dunhbin, Nor 19 To-dayi sales :—Dobson No 2, 19* ; Electric Extended, 275; Galvanic, 35i 6d ; Gibbston, Is 9d, U ?b'£d ; Grand Junction, 4s 6d ; Giey Riv«r, 41s ; Halfway House, 40s ; Merrimac, 455, 43s 6d, 46*, 45s 6d ; Metallic, 27s ; Trafalgar, 4s 9d ; Victory, 4s 9d; Waikaka Forks, 13s ; Waiora 3d.

Gbetmouth, Nov 18 The return from the Grey River dredge is 39cz for 110 hours' work. The river remains hiph.

The exports for (be week were—Blackball Company, 1404 tons Bewt coal ; Brunnei Company, 971 tons 19owt of coal, 4 tona7owt of coke, 5 tons of bricks. The Golden Link dredge will be ready in a few days for a trial run The pontoons of the Gentle Annie were successfully launched on Wednesday ' The Grey River dredge has been at work this week higher up stream, where gold is thought to exist in more payable quantities. Last week's return of 18oz for 55 hours was in no w»y disappointing, and it is anticipated j that the return for this week will* be over 30' z. Owing to the river being very high the buckets are not working on the bottom, so that if the return it 30oz it will be con sidered very encouraging. Since the dredge started work she baa not had a fair show, but when the weather takes up things out to shape differently, and we will soon be able to rate the value, of the Grey River for dredging Through a typographical error the return from the Waipuoa dredge wae given fn our last issue as 91oe 2dwb. The return wai Soz lOdwb The New River Gold Dredging Company and the Nelson Creek Gold Dredging Com pany expect to start operation?, next) week. The immense quantity of drift running has interfered with the dredges on the Kiwarau, and only the Meg and Annie has reported its return. Although rain fell on Saturdaythe weather was cold, and the rivers are not expected to rise much, at the snow would not come away.

flflir ASfißtffiTON GtTAHDIANi MO^Da*, S6VUMBEB I§, 190 C

ALL Luasby's Preparation —Cinoamoß Ouro, Koolibah, Wahoo, and BftDJMMft Gam—at JOP 00008 StorekeepuA



CONSULTING OP 110 lAN Mr Erneeb M. Sandstein, DBOA.'.FS, MO, who has lately returned after six years' Rpecial study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all eaßes of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial tight being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Oon suiting rooms, Cashal Street W., over M Sandeteln, jeweller, Ghristchurch. 93Q to f,? to 5 dally. Wade's Worm Figs are moat) effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking Ibera Price la , i



Tie Colefcestw Murdor Caso- AN IMPORTANT WITNESS, United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph Wemjngion, Not 19 Charles Lilly white alias Arthur Blatoh nu again before the Magistrate's Court to-day, on suspicion of being conoorned in the Ool* ohoefcer murder. Horace Attwod, who had been brought as witness from the Bluff, Bftld he had lived at Oolohester till Augunl 1808. Blatch wae in his father* employment and afterward* ontto dlan of the Recreation Ground, and later tnthe service of Walsh, the murdered rnftu, »• porter. Witness foiled to recognise accrued at Blatoh. If he was Blatoh he had altered materially* He was about the right height, but in conversation with him, witness failed to recognise his voice, At the sag gesdon of the Bench, and by the consent of accused, an adjournment was made, and a prolonged conversation took plaae between Attwood and accused. On return ing to court Attwood stated thafe the more he was with a<wu«*d and the more intimate they became, the more he Was inclined to think the man might) be Blatoh, more especially on account of his style ol giving an evasive smile when asked sudden personal questions. He would not swear he was not Blatch. In orose-sxamination witness said he had not known Blatch as a painter musician or amateur photographer. Accused wt>B farther remanded till the 26th inifc.



The time of life ia which memory seems particularly to claim predominance over the other faculties of the mind is cur deolining age, It has been remarked that old man are generally narrative, and fall easily into recitals of past transaotiona and Hooonnta of persons known to them in their youth, Smoke New Venus FOB Your Spring Costume try ©ar Dressmaking Department nnder new management. Style and fit guaranteed— Nobthootb & Hbfford, •• The Corner.' MiHB Florence Newman, who has been great euffarer from aiusonlar rheumatism, says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only remedy thataffords her relief Mis« Newman, is a much respected resident of the village of I Gray, NY, and makes lhi« statement for the benefit of others similarly afflicted I This liniment is for a»ie by Aahburton Drug [ Company



O. Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. WIACHIS, PATEFSON AND CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch | Reliable and straightforward, advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. I Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneox River, Otago. \ ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashb rton Representative ' Unequalled and invincible—Woods'Gre» Peppermint Cure for Ooughr and Cold*, Is 6dand 2s 6d { A oongh is not a disease bat a symptom" j Consumption and bronchitis, which are the most dangerous and fotai diseases, have for their first indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as aoon as this cough appears, are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive tale by its success in caring the diseases which cause coughing If it is not beneficial it will not cost yoa a cent For sale by Ashburton Drop Company Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm orders, never fail for adults or{ ohildrcn ice Is TO THE DE AF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noiaea in the Head by Dr Nicholßon'B Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institote, so that the deaf people an able to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address tNo 6671. The Niehol son Institute, Longcot,Gunnersbury, London ASHBURION A, & P. ASSOCIATION. A SPECIAL MEETING of Memberi wiii be held on TUESDAY, November 27, AT 2,30 P.M. BUSINESS: !Bo ooniider the advisability of holding in the future • TWO DAYS' SHOW. Members are requested, if possible, to attend. By Older, W. BIMPSON, 11 109 Secretary 83.A. T.U.S.



SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &o, £t lowest current Bates. Stenoll Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, East Street. THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BBOS have been appointed m Agent for thlt first quality ENGLISH BIOYOLE The Manufacturers, MsaeiM LvLv&ta & Ohioks, of Birmingham, hold oontracts for supplying Bicycle* to eke British Army, and to the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain, THE MATCHLESS his OMQ in me right through the Transvaal War* Over 2,000 Maohines have been supplied to the War Department for use during the War: THE MAOKINE^WiLL LAST A LIFE-TIME Inspection Invited HABDLEY BROS A. AGER ARCHITECT ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you wand * NEW HOUSE, or Altera tlons, or Newest Style of Decoration*, CONSULT MB AOER. Gall and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price.



b J^^* XT* "Why do you flwta s** calmly and i^^^^^B hair all fall */*s£ ' ' this common MADVC sense? Not a I lAfllW bit of it. No need of losing your hair in this way. And there is no need of your look ing old before your time, either. The hair may be preserved •' ■ and made AY /#M>*#l beautiful Ji *WWjk. by giving it the food %4Sk I:-Wm foundin— Pll^l j_j It always V| JMHO restores '"'" ' r;'v color to gray or faded pair'i Your hair may hare all the dark, rich color of early life.; Then why not ha^e it so ? ftmni »y Dr. J. C. Aytr * Co., Uwtll, Mm., U. S. A. ~~~wanted7~~" ' '.r l~r%.. BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at D Stock's. 9 802 MADAM MacJAßE—The Real York •hire Gipiy. Phrenologist and Mind. Reader—Dbvanf/b Faintly Hotel 11108 WANTED— Offers for Share in No. 2 Industrial Building Society, paid up to date.—Address, "Share," Guabdun Ofioe. 1111Q A MERIOAN CANNED Fruits, including XjL Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carson A Go's, Tapered street* ANEW Shipment of English Tea and Breakfast China just to hand at reasonable prices —Carson & Co. . ■ r FIOK English l>innerware of A 1 quality and loweab Prices, go to Carson & Co, Tancred Street ■:- BW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Cab? son *; Co's ■ " j FRfcSH Whitebait, Groper, Moki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 old Hens at once.—J. H. JsiwiTfr, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. IrtrANTE9— Twenty Yoang"menT. WT wear Black and Brown Boots a 9d, at P. gn ok's 9 19SK DON'T READ THlS—Bicycles from £16, 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17a 65, rubea7a6d, Balls 6d, Solution | bis fla'idie tips Is per pair, Baddies 10a, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per lb, Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips Is per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works , __ 10 273 /"*> ET our Prices before going elsewhere. \JT Ail work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street West 10 272 BUY Direct From England—Famous ••Khaki" Cycles* Great cut in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for caßh ; tingle machines at £4 18s ; two machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies cyclists 10s per machine extra ; Quo' tatifns for ten bicycles and over oo applies tiin.—John Hcrst, Khaki Company, BtedaU's Buildings, Portsmouth, England MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged prentices. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* ■ Clothing in stock, and made to order FOR SALE, Wills Street West-Four roomed House, concrete foundation, pantry, bathroom, ecullery, copper set in brick, water laid onto bath and copper; \ aore section in first class order, with lire fence; within one minute's walk of Pr sb OSes—Apply H. Cooks H lQfc ~KERR BEOS. ANNOUNCE THE OPENING of a Xlv ' ...■■■■■■- •■■ -•••* GENERAL STORE, in Buraett Street, Where GROCERIES, FLOUR* BRAN, SHARPS, Etc., are for sale. ;. uiO7 NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENC 00. OF N.Z, LTD,. a TIMABtT IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Ranglbata, 250 acres Olaremont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres KJngsdown, 1000 acres Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And othen of various steer In South Canter bury Improved. Farms for leaie, with rights o Surohase c, 606 acres Totara, and 2tis aores'tEotara Also unimproved agricultural and gracing Ttms of various sizes on the Ralnoliffe and Level* Estates, and two well improved S tstien p operties »f 7000 acres each suburbanTresidknob. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street) and Wakanul Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH £* (ROODS 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro* perty of Mb Ward. As he has removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy termi of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Auhburton Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and Cow. Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land Is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to pay 8& per cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per aore, within 2J miles o Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN FOB SALE WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Erect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Afire situated as above. The Piles suitable for a new house and als a chimney with fire place are already on the Land, as Is also a pump with abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber and Iron to- make ft comfortable home % FFERRiMAN \



QPraCIAI. XtViAS SALE OF Pianos & Organs BY TUB 'DRESDEN PIANO COY,, At Mb H, Stephinson's Salerooms, • HAVELOCK STREET, ASBBURTON. LOWEST PRICES. EASY TERMS. Good Stock to Select from.j^ No One Pressed to Buy, 3 «jfr&3 No Nee A to Wait, Come and See for Yourselves. Every Information Given to any Intending Buyers or Friends. SALE CLOSES POSITIVELY IN SEVEN DAYS. WM. STEVENSON, Nov.lSthj,, Travelling Representative. •1182 ' __ . ' ....■ .-.■••. HOUSEHOLD FORNIIT7RE, PIANO, ETC. Thursday" nov. 22 TTENRY BTEPHENSON, under instruc XX turns from J. 3D. Carter, Esq., who is leaving the district!, will Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms, Havelook Btreet, (remnvdd there for convenience of Sale), all hs very superior furniture, piano, etc, vfz:— PIANO, by Bergmano, Piano Lamp, Easy Chairs, Mahogany and Cedar in Velvet and Plash, Chairs, Cedar Tables, Settee, Oil Painting*, Steel Engravings, Beautiful Orna. meats in Dresden China, Mirrors, Plaques, Fenders and Irons, Clock, Tea Sets, Mahog aoy Tea Tray, plated, Brussels Carptts, Rugs, Weol Mats, China Flower Pots, Lovely Vases, Curtains, .Poles, etc, Solid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, carved legs, Dinner Waggon, Gong, Coal Souttle, Dinner Service, Hot and Cold Water Jugs, Solid Silver Cruets, Butter Dishes, Plated Ware Tea and Coffee Sets, Cutlery, Sewing Machine, Two Chests Drawers, English made, solid Mahogany, Duchess Chests, Washatands and Ware, D. <fe S. and all Bras Rail Bedsteads, Oilcloths and Line-earns, Dresner, Mangle, Tables, Chairs, Copper Boiler, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, and a host of sundries. To pick up a few choice articles here is an opportunity. The goods are almost new, and Mb Carter, having decided to leave Ashburton, the whole will be sold without reserve. 1 Itidy'a and 1 Gent's Bioyoie THURSDAY, Nov. 22, 1.30 o'clock, at) Havelock Street) Auction Mart. HENRY STEPHENBON, 11 100 Auctioneer. ■ DAVID THOMAS. AROADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVJSMBFiR 30, i . — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, BJR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer, > > 8 & B ■ -ml?. . £ £ fed I ?fc WH ":g -G * 5" Inoticb. \ GENERAL MEETING of Member* of X3l the Ashburton Trotting Club will be held at Devane's Hotel on TUESDAY, November 20, at 3 p.m. Alt members are icquested to attend. By Order. s R. J. HENRY, 11_92 Secretary. ' GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE F,stabHßhedlßTo. mifimit poxiXct ouaramxbbd BY THE STATE. Bird's-eye View of Growth of Office. FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,534. At the present time the Funds mount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, says,—"The only institution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. ... Although the Operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might lourn from it a useful lesson." J. H. KICHARD9ON, 21 Commissioner. MRS JOHNSTON ■* ■ . rriKACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. , Havelook StreeC* WANTED Known^The rapid lightning Shirt Gloaa has by far the largest s«le in New Zealand—John Oa» and Co and • SeiMUfAHBBOGi



FOX SALE . .I*.. ■ VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY Centrally Situated between Burnett and Tanored Streets, Four Quarter Aores and an Eighth 11/ ACRE 8 Tl 1/8 -ACRES 1/8 ADJOINING the EnglUh Church with Commodious Dwelling House &o, thereon, the Property of Mbs Tweed, being Town Section No 145, 146, and part of 147 having about 163 feet frontage on Burnett Street and Town Sections 137 and 138, about 132 feet frontage on Tanored Street I Itti seldom «uch a valuable Town Pro* perty is offered In one block, and this in the course of time should prove a veiy remunu' rative investment The owner is desirous of realising having purchased Property and settled in Welling* ton , Tern's and full particulars furnished on application TBULLOOK,. Agent TIN WALD~~™ ~~ TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Btreet, near the Railway Station. IE BULLOCK Agent - "to let/"""" Centrally Situated, TWO Upstairi Rooms, in the new Viotori Buildings, adjoining the Aroade Rental. 10s 6d per week T. BULLOQg. TO LET. Zetland Lodge Stables, situated at corner of Racecourse and Belt Roads, Allentou, together with comfortable Cottage of five moms Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALE. Suburban Property 21 ACRES O1 F2 ACRES <J 2 Good Site for a Dwelling Houie ALLENTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First class 'land for gar den purposes Liberal terms of payment) Apply to T BULLOCK. TO LET Small Cottage in Tanored Street, neor the English Church, Rental, 3s per week T BULLOCK, Agent r tINWaLD FOR SALE, f\f\ AOR.KS fk/V yU ACRES V\J A short distance Below the Tinwald Railway tatiot originally part of Graham's Farm, i property of Mr T Hickman If desired it can be divided into twt allotments, making 45 acres each T BULLOQK. T O LHIT, At a low rental, Shop and Premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Cas* Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Office, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given in about a week T BULLOCK Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 aores of land fronting Charles Street AUentoo, and near the Woollen Factory Apply to TBULLOCKr' Agent.. FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32645, mostly English grasses. For terms and particn ars apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. O LET, .looms in Arcade Cha bets also Office or Small Shop in the \te& ' ■ : iltl. T. BULLOCK f ' . —v v m& «; fTIHE Government requests offer* on behalf I of the War Office, for the BUPPLY of FIVE THOUSAND TONS, more or less, of OATS In EIGHTY-POUND BAGS, for Shipment to South Africa, by 20bh DECEM BER NEXT. Tenders to be f.o.b. or c.f.f., and to state quantity and quality of Oats to be supplied add port of shipment. Produce to be passed by Government Grader. Offers to be in the hands of Seoretary for AftkMltnra, WelHttgloo, on or before the 20*b NOVEMBER. The lowest or any tender noli neoeatarily aooepted, JOHN D. RITCHIE, Secretary. Department of Agriculture, Wellington, November 13,1900. 1185 REMOVAL. KEID &"GKAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have lemoved to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the AshburUn Club) Where we shall carry on our buslneie pending the erection of Oub Nicw Warehouse & Showh«om. W« «re earryiog a larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fitting", "Deering* Maohinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to see our numerous fltasii at oar Bornett Etrekt Prentees. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen* BUD & GRAY, II 72 R. B. RESTELL, M»n*gor, WOOLS IOiN STEAM WOOL WORKS CHRISTCHURCH, (Established 1868)] fTIHE undersigned begs to notify that be. X is Scouring as heretofore, Squatters' Consignments to the Chrletchureh or Woolston Stat.«as will receive prompt attention: ' , Quick despatch and lowest ratee. T. YORK. WANTED KNOWN-A very large im portatjon of New Floorcloths Linoleums, Rug«, Mats, and CarpetlngK just opened for the Spring Season—North* ote & Hmtobd. __^ ' ■ OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for extension p premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine JGlearin Sale For One Month, previous to the build rt commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Redooed Ptioes,—Robbbw ALOOBN.:



FOB SALE, ( SEAFIELD ROAD i T HATE received instrnotions to sell a X very desirable little Farm situated as above containing 15 Acres, npon whioh is erected a fonr roomed Cottage, Stable and i Pig sty. 10 acres are in grass 4 aores are , in root crop, and £ aore in Potatoes and E peas The property is well watered by r county races, and only needs an inspection j to prove it is a good investment either for a i home or for letting purposes FFERRIMAN LLLWEItYH~OWE«r M-C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Musioa International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of Condon), JS NOW IN ABHBURTON for business. ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. The -Gfeatest 1 The Best! ——■ fTIO-DAr onemillion five hundred thousand McCORMICK REAPING k HARVESTING MACHINES 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 of Europe, and the prairies of North America. From Manitoba to Argentina, in New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, one man seated at ease does the work of twenty toilers. The MoCORMICK harvests over one third the Grain and Grass of the World. The McCORMICK has won most medals and diplomas, has the greatest annual output, givw the greatest value. SALES IN 1899: 213,629 Machines. THE GREATEST KEOOBD IN THE WORLD m ■ Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager i. : — ,- __ . ... JOHN ORB & CTo. HAVE ON SAL E A FIRSt-OLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES.** LADIES And Gentlemen are,invited to inspect oar steck of Rubber HOSE . WAVEPLEY BICYCLES LHtle argument is needed in favor of the rider» selection of the Waverley Bicyclf of to-day. Ib has firmly entablished its own place and reputa tion by years of unvarying succe», - • ..« ■ . ■ ' To^the- rider, to the experf, we . ■ ■. ■ again, fearless of successful contradio tipo, submit oar claim for the Waver ley of full eqaality with any Bicycle bttiltinthe WorJd. loim Qrf & Co. Sole Agents. Nickel Steel Scythe Blades Scythe Handles, Reap Hook, Hay Rakes and Forks, Hedge Shears, Lawn Mowers, ALL AID REDUCED PRICES AT JOHN ORR & COS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 45 TUST OPENED—Fishingfackle, Per ».s fj Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, G*ff Hooks eto. eto early inspection invited,—Harbley psos,



/^ANTERBCTRV Rhymei, byeAlpew i \J 2a 6d and 3s 6d, Chin* in Decay ; The Cross Triumphant, Critical Studies, The Shield of Honor, The Cobra's Den, Chamber lain, In Bxehange for a Soul, China, Health and Condition, Master ChrUtian, The Fourth Generation, Beeant, The MesmeriiU, Th Avenging of Ruthanna, by Mrs Kernahan Cheap Editions, A Woman In It, Father Anthony, {The Mandarin, Tew of tb« D'Urvillee, and many others, 3d e&ch.—H. M.Jones ffIAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 J. Shop. 920 fHEI^27~PAHMERS' ~00-OPKPATIVB ASSOOIATION OF CANTERBURY I Ltd. WE have several really first-clan Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on oi for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District) '6^ »» ■•»•■■ » 500 „ Dromore „' 1000 „ Lauriston „ 1180  Springburn  750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore , # j T.F.GIBSON, . M 9 Manager ' NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER KM) & Gray's Aubburton Branch of JOBBING k ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olaiies of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, A GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING" Both having been employed by Reid fr Gray for many years, and having large experienoe as Horse Sheets, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. ig 2 baa* l snii NEW TARIFF r '- CHAMPION BLEND £ of her prices: ■& 1 >N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US/ _______ _ rnHE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two JL guineas to the person who names th four most popular 'preachers,' 'doctors,' and * lawyers ' residing in the colony. Th* person who votes for the twelve the majority vote'for will receive the prize. To dot* November "20. For Pozz'e Competition specially for juveniles, see 7tiad CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for th competition is to write down your list ai • preachers, « doctors, and * lawyers , on post same (enclosing a receipt for 5* or more front any Triad advertiser, as p« lit below) to "[lhe Manager of the 7tisd Punedin." Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels. Delivery Agency Bfng, Harris k Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, E\ Jeweller Gawne'e Sauces, Pickle*, Vinegar; eto I Gear Meat Co | Gregg and Co, W, Coffae, Starch, eto Hftyward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jems Khatki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Rozie Teas, all Grocers" Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books IS Z iDsursnoe Co, C Jtffereon, Manager, Neb on, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express Cullen, agent : Nicholas & Pickford, bootmaker* 1 Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora j tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, Bootmakers i Priest and Holgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Co, J Cowles, Agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blosfom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co% Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion • Wahoo Loasby's, • Koolibah Loaibv's Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobac CO Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agent Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants JEL Matsen & Co., Stock Bkokekss & Auctioneers, CHRISTGHUROH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Pablio generally or the Ashburton County. WH bfg to intimate that, if at any time you have business to transact , In Chrietchnrch, we ehall be glad to act on your behalf. In the event of you sending sheep or cattle to oar Addlngton or otlier markets for sale, by pnbile auction or privately we know that yoB wtH not regret chook.ug our firm as yonr salesmen. We have frequent ordera from v London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels in the Works, It you prefer to sell your frczen meal in. the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please commanicite with as, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, wa shall be glad to receive particulars as "to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in the next) issue of our Quaktbbiy Land & Propebty Registw these particulars, free of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow yon a free hand L to dispose of yonr property privately, ot through other Agents' hands, we onlf claiming commission when a sale has bun effected through our instrumentality. Wt have numerous enquiries f om all part* of the colony, our connections being largo and extensive. We Invite your correspondence on any class of business yon may be disposed to place in our bands, it being a pleasure fot us to communicate with yon, as oooaslon may require.—l hanking yoa In antlcipa tion, we are, Yourafaithfuil-, H. MATSC Co. 164, Cashel Street, Chriatchut PJKfiIAL Notice—That Gborgi DirsroS and Co. a.re selling Draper? cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6s, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling 11W» Bleached do, Is 6|d; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2a lid ; Prints 2|dl, Z}j. 4|d ; New Dress Material ll£d, Is 3d, !• 4^d, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d ; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do. Is lid upwards—Geob&» Duncan & Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tancred Street. 10 1