THE WORLD'S COAL PRODUC TION

Tbe annual statement showing the pro ductioi), consumption, and export of coal, and the number of persons employ. Ed in coal production in the prineipa countries of the world, has been publish ed, Tbe total for the United Kingdom last year is set down at 220,085,000 tons, beinjr an i? create of no less than 18,000,000 tons over the output of the previous year. The United States come_ second with 218,376,000 tons, or an increase of 24,000,000 tone, Germany, - tn ird of the list, produced 101,622,000't0n*, this quan'itv show ing an increase of over 5,000,000 tons. France's output wes 32 381,000 tone, an increase of 500,000, while Belgium •bows tbe only deorease in Europe, the figures having fallen from 22,088,000 in 1893 to 21,918,000 last year. The aTtrage value per ton taken at the pit's mouth wis ia tbe United States 4s M ; in the United Kingdom 6s 4^l ; Ger many, 78 4_d ; Belgium, 8s 9_d ; and Francs, 9s. Among our Colonies, New South Wales is the largest producer, with 4,709,000 tons ; Canada'f output was 8,726,000 tons; Natal, 388,000 tons ; anp Cape Colony, 171,000 tons Both Natal and Cape Colony show material increases over the preceding y<-ar, while in the case of Cape Colony the output, when compared with ten years ago, shows the considerable in crease of upwards of 140,000 tons, and Natal upwards of 800,000 tons. The exports from the United Kingdom totalled 48,268,000 tons Germany, 18,989,000 ions; Belgium, 6,497,000 tons United tetates 4,226,000 tons; and New Fouth Wales, 2,792,000 tons; while Natal shipped 126,000 tons, France, with 11,718,000 tons, is by far the largi st importer of coal, le con sumption < f coal, the United States comes easily first with 198,497,000 - tone, or just 40,000,500 tons ahead of the United Kingdom, while Germany cornea third, with 88,141,000 tons.

BOOK NOTES.

M»jor General B^den-Powell's book on the siege of Mafeking will be a pr _c worth having irom the publishers' point of view. Bis volume o ■ "the Matabele campaign waa printed from the note bocks in which he wrote it during odd momenta spared by the sword tojthe pen Sir Walter Besant has a work in band dealing with East London aq he la already dealsh with the City, West minister, and South London. Mrs Graigie has now prae'ically finished ' Robert Orange," the s?quel to "The School for Saints," upon which she has 1 een engaged for so long past, and it will be issued by Mr Uuwin shortly It ia interesting to note that these two books represent five years work

A LITERARY SHRINE

The future Oathrdra! for Seuth Lon don, St. Saviour's Southwark, is a welt known literary shrine. There are memorial windows recalling the connection with the church of Shake speare, Malinger, Beaumont, and Fletcher. Another window is in preparation to commemorate Geoffrey Chaucer, which, it is hoped, may be ready for October 25 next, the 300 th anniversary of his death. The gift of still another, as a memorial of Cruden of Concordance fame, has been promised. These will be followed in due time by similar tributes to Johnson, whose Southwark connection is trace able through the Thrales; Goldsmith, who exercisf d h's somewba* doubtful medical qualifications for a time in tbe neighbourhood ; and several othei s.

Some "Dizzy Stories

In the late number of the Anglo Saxon fleview, Lady Dorothy Nevill recalls some interesting reminiscences of Lord Beaconpfisld.

I possess several old time photo graphs of Lord Beaconsfield (she says) and about one of these I cannot help relatiLg the following anecdote : —

The picture in question was given me by Mrs Disraeli, and in doing so she somewhat indignantly said : * Fancy ; the photographer actually wanted Dizz; (so she always called him) to be taken standing near a ehaie, but I soen settled that, for I said Dizzy had always stood alone and he shall con tinue to stand alone.'

' Dizzy' took a despondent view ol things:

On more thon one occasion, when on all hands it was being declared that tho tJovernwsnfc was unpopular, I re member his eaying to me, 'Ab, it is not my Government they dislike; I tell yon it is me they dislike.' Even tually, however, the moment having arrived when be had reached the highest pinnacle to which political ambition in England can aspire, he appeared to be convinced that his unpopularity was a thing of the past, I congratulated him, and his reply was,' Yes, it is all well and good now, and at last I feel my position assured/ Here is an amusing story told by Lord Beaconsfield about a literary cab man v

'I have,' he said, «just come here in t> hansom, and what do you think hap pened ? Whilst on the way my driver suddenly pops up the trap, and addresses me, Baying,« Sir, I know who you are, and have read all your novels bar ' Lothair."

Lord Beacontfield, Lady Dorothy Nevill is incliaed to believe, was fonder of strawberries than of the primrose. She says :

I remember meeting Mr Gladstone sometime after Lord Beacoasfield's death, when he turned our coaverea a tion upon the supposed love of his dead rival for the yellow flower. * Tell me, Lady Dorothy,' said he, ' upon your honour have ever heard Lord Beaeonsfield express any particular fondness for the primrose? I was obliged to admit that T bad not, upon whioh Mr Gladstone said, * The gor geous lily, I think, was more to his taste-'

T E ASHHUfVFON GUAHMW; FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1900

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♦'OH, THAT I HAD NEVER BEEN MARRIED j » "I'D NEVER HAD NAE CARE. ; "NOW I'VE GOTTEN WIFE AND BAIRNS. "AN' THEY CRY CROWDIE EVERMAIR ! , "MNCE CROWDIE, TWICE CROWDIE, . "THREE TIMES CROWDIE IN A DAY!" 1 -BURNS. "CROWDIE' 1 Is as excellent Dish to oommsnce the day with; but after that call for a cap of that Pure, Unblended Beverage, HON DAI-LANK I, CEYLON'S BEST BREAKFAST TEA. ~ 28.000 Op fniT Jli 111 HI aß^es IN USE IN THIS OOLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2ft 6in ,no setting"required. "With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogued cad be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Stbbet, DUNEDIN.



1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS,* TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for best value in FL ANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MEN 3 and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BJ7BNETT STREET. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Jirnger learns that the British mean tojget Justioe for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned|that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the.ss ««Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. I BIDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the a s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, j CRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Oil FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per bs" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort niont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order, 0* 11 and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else w! ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from, Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy Btaud and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Ducheese Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T.H. UINDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadb. MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE m^^f^^''' v'^_tk M __r^__^^^ -''i_»Pfa^^* " _jf^^r\W W_^\ m m ml /w\___v*V:^§r^,W. m ■"*! ___^I^^___ m J_fi:__f MB 1m _w_l_/'*H&?^v IT' mWeWW\ g /mW^ilt^- *\___?"-____k^___t»vr THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, I TS the Most fIBLIABLB House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O aim Is to I give you the aasfVALOB for MTTLiMONJnf. HONESTY is oat Polio We wiK not Guarantee you an artiole unless we know it will give you every Satisfaction. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. w"No*"H"AMMM-J. MELLOR, (MNORED BTKEF ASHBUFTON SMOKE ONLY NEW _ (o> _VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO.



taw Zealand Insurance Gompaai. SSTABLIShTd' __ _ 18 5S CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PREMIKB AND~WEALTHIEST OOLONIAIj ' COMPANY NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBIRALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, mm mm machines, ao„ accepted at lowest wrrbnt raE E W HANMEB AGENT W. STRANG*?)] Sot* Partem akd [X, COVEHDALE Propbiwobs. -_—..;„; — THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know that Our Monster Stock-taking Sale IS :' =X O W ON= AT CHRISTCHURCH. A T this GREAT SALE it is our Custom, every year to SACRIFICE the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO ! -Because, you see, room has to be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALRSADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE. In order to effect as complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, saoh as Calicos and Cottons I generally (made aad unmade) will be reduced ; also tbe price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and sell. GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Exeuiiite London and Parisian MOD _L MILLINERY, oar Stylish Winter Dresses and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Wioter Jackets, Mantles, Capes aud Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Bring, at we never carry over such goods from season to season* Cuite possibly you may exclaim, on reading the above, j *«OJH, I AM. SO SORRY!" But I live so f»r away from Christchurch I can'o get there to attend the Sale." That doesn't matter tn the least, since yon can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH US BY POST if you oan't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated alreedy, but if you haven't got one we will send you one Post Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read It carefully through (you will find it really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements as plainly as possible, enclose Stamps, P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to value of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Poat or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you as though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Out of the precise li_» you want ws will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money! DON'T MISS THK CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure * MT OAORDIN ARY B ABGAINS. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August 31, 1000 STRANGE~&)~COMPANY f CHRISTCHIJRCH. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot. Caps Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of G„ne, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stook a Choice Assortment of Tile and Prices " c8 ' R*nge" Mwito,PtoeMi »nd all builders Ironmongery at. Lowest ih TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock hardware Pnoes in the Ashburton County. G*TREMEMBEB ITHAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED k BUY FSOM TVTT?!T>T>TIVrQ \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • I.TAXLI_L/J-/A±li O, / - MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Rover Bicycles. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. I SPECIAL MANURE can be n_ad3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ ii,IfcIEj3I_,AIVI>JKK BROS., JLAmttetf., DAVID THOMAS, j OR 1?MJB W. 25,. FARMERS CO-OPEBATIVE ASSOCIATION OF OAIMTERBURY, Limit©*!., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE 3 EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. l



OWING to a great increase in business _ we-have arri^d f.-?r extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing >■ lot of our Stuck, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For Oae Month, previous to he boilders commencing operations. This '" is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain u g New and _easonablo Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices, Kobirt Alcorn. \fl OLASSES' for Cattle and "Pig ▼I Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quota?ion before buFing elsewhere. — Fietghbr Bros., Cash Supp'y Stores. VVLK DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Rambler." SAVING sold oat of my bid stock ol these superior Bicyoles, I have nso o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAOERS, & ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with the eve. lasting G <Sr J detachable Tyre) ♦•the i*Zm:bi__sr.' Xj AJHD INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. Fruit Trees and Poses. THE undersigned having the largeststoo of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yrs old, 6j per dozen; 3yrs old, 9a per dcz; 4yre old, 12s per doz; syrs old, in full bad and bea icg, 15s per dcz. LUMS, rrs old 6s per doz; 3yrs old, 9 par doz j 4yrs old, 12« per doz j Syrs old 15sper doz; 6yrs old, 18s per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 5s per do_  Tea Scented, etc., 8s per dozi SEEDLESS GORSE, Plants 10s per 100: £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents mast send a remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Forest Tress and Ornamental Shrubs of all desorip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercargill, N.Z. Established 1868. S. H. GRAVES; SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. - Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Moreing and ... Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. x MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton Representative Telegraphic Address : GRAVES. Chrintchareh. 3 21 LOOK —— I OHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the bit twelve months. IT IS ÜBEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam \ud Household Coal in the market. Used In the Woollen Factory and Canbe *ury Fleur Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES BO G. T« PARK MOUNi SOMEA3, A CARD. "~ * A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messbb Nicoll Bros., Eas Street, where they will oarry on practice aa Barristers Solicitors. MAUDE k HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to|Lend at Lowest Rate* onjFreehold Becurity. No Procuration _cc, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 43 Ashburton. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TQS ONLY RELIABLE BMIR_ I>OLISH IN THE WORLD. 11/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro. fessional Laundrets, says;—lt is the beat I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing ft pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try ft and save your strength, temper, and patience* Ones tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORB k CO. , 5 13 LADIES DR. MA SUMS SKIN FOOD is a power. ful Tonio for the Fact and Neck, which removes and prevents all wrinkles and imparts to the face a beautiful clear complexion. Ladies whose beauty is at all fading should at once procure this Beautify ing Cream, which possesses wonderful rejuvenating properties. Sent to any address 2s 6d, also our Book on Health and Beauty, one shilling. Address— ALPHA TOILET COMPANY, Ohristohuroh. 7 95