capital) had been paid, shonld be expended by trnatees for the benefit of tha inhabit ants of Broomhill. He suggests that when new licenses are to be created preference be given to applicants for them who would undertake to manage their houses en the Gothenburg principle, not for private p»"ofib, but to the interests of the community. The People's Refresh ments House Association is willing to accept any new license on these terms.

THE LATEST

Tfc© Dumtoll's Sank Fraud

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Gopyrighfc

Received Wakapuaka Nov 20, 926 am This Office 10.10 a m) London, Nov 19

The following sentences have been pas«ed on tbe officers of Dombell's Bank for issuing false balance sheets: Oharles Nelstn, director, and John B Mmmon7ffianager at h«iad office, five years each, Joseph Rogers, auditor, 18 monthi; William Aldred, auditor, 12 months; Harold Aldred, auditor, 6months; Nelson and Shimmon also received 3 years for missappropria" tion

The Paris Sensation.

PLANS NOT STOLEN

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Telegraph-—Copyright

Keceived W&fcapuaka Nov 20, 96 am, This office 9 55 a m

Washington Nov 19

The circumstantial statement that Mr Porter, the American Minister at Paris, has been recalled, is officially contradicted. Ifc also states that a former naval attache* to the Embassy, Lieutenant W. S, Sims, has merely rejoined his ship. Mr Hay is en deavouring to allay the excitement regarding the reported theft of plans of

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

R«o«ived Wakapaaka Nov 20, 920 a.m, This Office 9 55 a m) Melbouenb, Nov 20 Government intend to increase the wagsa of the navvies' casuals from 6s to 7a a day. Parliament meets from December 17 till Christmas to deal with pressing business.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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Received Wakapuaka Nov 20, 9 26 a m, This Office 10 10 a m Hongkong, November 19 An anti Christian riot has com" meaced in Kwangeu, non Christians •re wearing badges, others are in danger of death.

THE STYCHE CASE.

ACCUSED BEFORE THE COURT.

RESUME OF THE CASE.

The following reeuml of the case is from Truth of lasb evening :—

the oaee, aa far as tha Crown was con cerned was fully r* ported ab the preliminary Magisterial investigation, when Styche was tjommitt&d for trial, but a summary of the eve&fcs leading ap to the information against the prisooer wilt no doubt prove interest ing ' - O i June 4ih of this ytar Dr Clayton, a Caristchuroh medioai practitioner, received a typewritten 'etter through the post, with the name " Unknown " typed at the botrrm. The writer reiemd to a lady, contru lly sick and ailing, who had said th*t she would jusb as soon die as remain in such a b «d state of health. She h*d bo far refused to see a doctor, bnd the writer ot the letter stated that if Dr Clayton was called in to attend the lady, and ahe did not recover, £200 in bank notes would be posted to him some three months after the lady'd death; If the doctor agreed to this proposal he was to Inter. in the Chris tchurch Ft ess an advertise ment as follows j—'• Wanted to buy, a good dog earti Apply, Medioo, Pm» office." The letter contained no indication of the person wished to be got rid of, Dr Clayton handod the letter over to tbe police, and as Inspector Ellison thought the whole thtug was a hoax he took no steps in the matter. Oa the 12bh of June, Dr Clayton received anafcher type-written letter, also signed "Unknown," in which the writer complained that the doctor had not yet inserted 'ha advertisement, A suggestion was made as to how the doctor should carry oub the affair. "Tell the woman," said the writer, "she must go to bed for a week or two; you can then give her medicines that will not make her improve, and then call one evening and fftvo her something tliafc includes fcbe power to lend her to sleep for ever." Dr Clayton-also showed this letter to the Inspeotor ; who thereupon inserted the advertisement.

The advertisement was inserted on Jane 16, irad on the 20th Dr Clayton received another undated type-written letter, This letter contained some indication of the periOß aimed at, " a young woman living in the south-east snburb of Ohristohurch" (The writer also atafces that this woman might possibly be consulting the doctor about her health; Dr Clayton had mo knowledge of the person referred to, but Mrs Styche had consulted him (or the first time since her marriage, On Jane 18th Mr Styche wrote to Dr CUytoa, saying that hit wife would call in •nd sea the doctor in a day or two. On July 7th, Dr Olayboa received another letter from Mr Sfcyche, in which the writer ga?s it at bla opinion that Mra Styche seemed to be getting gradually worse, and that he did not think she could recover. Mrs Sfcyohe, meanwhile, had been under treatment of Dr Clayton. On 3a\j 7uh, Dr Clayton reoeived a type written postcard, rlbo signed "Unknown." lEh.B writer said, •' I saw Mrs S. at Opawa the other day, and she looks none too well." This was the first indication the doctor had that Mrs Stycbe was the person referred to 1b the previous corießpondense. While she was under the doctor's care Mr Btyohe had told his wife that he had dreamt the was dead, and when speaking to Dr Clayton on this sulj^ot afterwards, Stycho said that some previous dt earns of his had come true.

On Friday, August 3rd, Dr Clayton saw ibyohe, and showed him the letters. Styohe remarked that the writer must be a coward, bub he initialled the letters, and asked the doctor to let him take charge of them. Thia the doctor refused to do.

The next day an accident happened to the typewriter Btyche was in the habib of using, and tt was severely damaged* The machine was seized by the pollc9 B an expert) waa called in, and after the type* writer wan patched up, copies of the anony m^Oß letters were made on it. The typewritten matter presented a number of peculiarities, and these game peculiarities Were found in the letters senb to Dr Clayton. Btyobe wai thereupon arrested on the afternoon of the 4th of August, and on the 9bfa he was committed for trial.

When the case came on at) the Supreme Court* Mr Joynt informed bia Honour that jMfa Styeht had. goo* suddenly Insane, and

as sbe was a most material witness he asked leave to have Styohe remanded until the present session. His Honour agreed to this, and Styohe was remanded accordingly*

', United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistohcboh, November 19 F. B. Sapsford gave evidence similar to thab given in the Court below, which weob, to show that after a variety of'testa the' work of the typewriter in the office of accused was similar to bhat in the letters which were the subject of the prosecution, ' notwithstanding bhat the machine referred to had been broken recently. Witness j mentioned vadous peculiarities to be found | in the letters that were to be found in the recent work of the machine. There wai a vertical stroke over the figure "3," bub he was nab prepared to swear thab there was nob another machine with a vertical stroke over the figure '• 3." Charles Horace Gilby, teacher of type writing, stated thab he had had about seven years'experience with machines, particularly Remingtons. Considered tbe letters pro duced were the work of an old-fashioned Remington: Had made copies of the original letters produced, and had come bo the conclusion thab thab machine had also produced those letters* He mentioned the peeuliatity of the "3." He had hoard Mr Sapsford's evidence, and agreed with him. He should consider it absolutely impossible that another machine would show the same combination of characteristics. THE CASE FOR fHE OKOWN. Mr Stringer opened with an able address, which traversed all the facts as summarised above, and suggested possible motives whioh might have prompted accused to do what he is charged with. He then led the following evidence ;—

Geoffrey 8 Clayton, medical practioner, now of Christctmrch, and formerly of Bangiora, gave evidence of having received the letters, which he baaded to Inspector Ellison* Later received a post card. Knew . Mrs Styche more than ten years ago ac a ' patient at Rmgiora. Had nob since that time been consulted by her till June llth of the present year. Mrs Styche then com 9 plained of symptoms tf indigestion, which witness attributed to the state of her liver. There was nothing alarming in the nutter ; he did nob think the case serious' Hid never said anything to give Mrs Styctiee family alarm. Had no idea to whom the letters might refer when he received them. He had bo suspicion even on receiving the letter of June 20th. On receiving the subsequent! postcard the matter was obvious, ib undoubtedly referred to Mre Styche, as ahe was the only patient he had at Opawa at the time. He knew that one advertisement was inserted In the Press. Itispector Ellison had thought ib had better be. Had attended Mrs Styohe until her husband's arrest. Had seen her seven or eight times. Mrs Styche'e condition had nob altered much ; had never expressed alarm about her case ; had always taken a hopeful view, and had no fear what ever bub what her complaint would yield to ordinary treatment. In addition to tbe lot. ters exhibited, had received others, which ha had nob kept. First saw accused after Mrs Styche bad consulted him, on June 11' h. Bid not remember the whole of the conversa tion. Had expressed the view that Mrs Styche might yet become a mother, and, if so, it probably would be bettor for her, Mr Styohe said that was nob a matter of conse quence, neither Mrs Styche nor himeelf de- Bired children, although he had agreed with witness that), speaking generally, it was projj bably better for women to become mothers. On a subsequent occasion he showed Mr Styche the letters, and the latter, on reading the postcard, said ib muab refer to Mrs Styche. Witness suggested employing a de« beotive, bat Mr Stycne thought ib would be barter to let the matter develop. Styche also wanted to take charge of the letters, re marking he had a safe to keep them in. Witness declined to let such dangerous docu ments go out of his possession, bub offered to let Mr Styche have copies taken of the letters a* Mr Rhodes' office. Witness immediately, however, corrected himself, remarking ib would not do to let the clerks know aboub the letter?, and that it would be better if witness dictated them bo Styohe. This was nob agreed to, bub Styche, at hia own suggestion, initialled the letters. Had told Styche that he thoughb ib very in judicious of the latter to tell bis wife bbab he had dreamed bhab she was dead. Knew of the occurrence, because Mrs Styche had told him about it. Styche had told witness of the " cheque 1' dream, and of other dreams. To tell ft nervous woman that one had dreamed bhab she was dead was a bad thing to do,

To Mr Joynt: Mr Styohe and his wife seemed to get on all right* He was devoted in his attentions to his wife, but seemed indifferent to the remit, Styche was phleg matic. He would swear that Styche seemed indifferent. Acoused had questioned wit ness in general terms ac to his wife's con dition, bub never as to the likelihood of his wife dying. A special topic discussed had been about maternity. Something was s*id with reference to calling in another dootor. Mr Styche'a mother in law had written suggesting calling in another doctor, and on Mrs Styche showing him the latter he had said he would be glad if they would do so as he never objected to a consultation. Was nearly certain that he wrote to Mr Styohe telling him of his wife's mother's suggestion regarding a consultation. Mr Styche ex pressed hinuelf aa satisfied without) a oon. ■altation. Witness did nob think there was anything to consult about). Had offered to meet anyone Mr Styohe liked, and the latter made no objection. Before the interview With Styohe on Friday, August 3rd, had entertained a suspicion that acoused was mixed up with the lettersj his suspicions were aroused directly he reoeived the post card. Had oonstant- consultations with Inspector Ellison. Up to time of wib" ness's receipt of the posb oard had no suspicion; and only a slight one at first, Oa comparing the hand written and type-written letters bad been struck with the marked parallel of thought. Up bo the date of receiving the posb card had destroyed Mr Styohe's letter?, as he did not consider them worth keeping, The interview with Mr S&yohe was held on August 5, at Inspector Ellison's suggestion. At this stage the Court adjourned till 2 p tn On the Court resuming, witness further cross-examined by Mr Joynb, said accused was present at his house by invitation, witness sending him a note asking him to call. The letter had its motive. The conversation opened by a talk on money matters, and a suggestion that witness was in want of £100 and had been trying to get it, and had failed. Asked Styohe if he pould use his kindly offices with some of his wealthy employers with a view to assisting witness to obtain a loan. Wit ness, in reply to accused, said he had practically no security to give. Styche then said he would see Mr Heaton Rhodes on witness's behalf; that; he pould not assist witness himself. This wax before the matter of the letters was introduced. Had Very narrowly observed Styche's manner while he was reading the letters. Styche found a difficulty in reading the letters, and witness asked him to read aloud where in difficulty so that he (witness) oiuld aasisb. Witness Was bound to admit Styche'e manner betrayed considerable agitation. Several times accused ejaculated 'He's a coward} he's a coward,' meaning the writer. In witness's opinion there was more agitation than indignation in Styche's manner. Styche mated the letters, he said, for safety. Had not asked Styche to go halves in the ex* pease of getting a good detective; was positive there was nothing about expense mentioned. Styche simply said they had better wait and see how matters developed. There was a detective in the house within hearing of the conversation; it was hardly necassary to say he did nob tell Styche of this. Ib was Styche himself who suggested the initialling of the letters. To Mr Stringer—lb was quite true that witness had never been endeavouring to raise a loan. He introduced the matter to lead up to the money offer in the letter. Henry A* Jackson, olerk in the Poib Office at Ohriatohurch, aaid that the date stamp showed the letters were posted at the Chief Post Office, or at a pillar box in town. The time that the letters passed through the chief office was indicated. At 4,50 p.m. the Court) adjourned till to-morrow.

The Truth About The Boer Losses.

A correspondent writes to the Daily Telegraph— Hearing that a party of mounted police were at work digging up the trenches and graves at Paardeberg, the scene of Gronje's famous stand and gighutic bombard ment, I took a oarb from Di&mondopolis and drove over to the now historical battlefield. Ere I had left Kimberly a mile or two be hind, we came across dead horses and the remains of defunct oxen sure tell tales of the advance of troops. Here and there risings in the veldb betrayed bhe last home of some soldier of the Queen. Desolation marked the whole route, the only life teen b*ing a herd of beautiful wild buck, which cantered across as we approached the last rise before reaching our destination. On coming in sight of Paardeberg the scene was vastly ' interesting. Below us, some three quarters of a mile away was a body of Kaffirs hard at work with pick and shovel ib what in tbe distance looked like graves; white men here and there were superintending the operations A mounted officer was also present. Black patohes dotted the eun dried veldt, and the eye not'oed, too, the ruins of two red brick homes, the outer wall alone remaining to mark the spot, where once stood happy, albeit lonely homes. Trees indicated, the course of the Modder River on the far side of the laager, while further oC still two miles beyond the river, one could see the white houses of Osfontein Farm round which many a hard tussle had taken place. 3he brigbb African sun shone down on the battlefield now coveied with broken bailey beef cans and bright biscuit tins, the latter sparkling in the rays lik* a battery of heliographs signalling out a score of difforenb messages. As I approached the men at work I saw thab they were in Cronje's trenches, the natives now and again throwing up a handful of Mauser cartridges or Martini ammunition Up came ft box of pretty red, white, and black shell*, in perfect order. I looked Into the trench, and found that the deposit had been fully seven feet down.

The party consisted of an officer, a sergeant, and three troopers of the Provisional Mounted Police, with a gang of upwards of thirty natives, their mission being to discover any trace of arm", ammunition or guns. I saw opposite the police fconr, a huge pile of chests and oases, full of 15 b and 12lb shells, boxes upon boxes of rifle cartridges, tin cases also loaded with cartridges of many kindf—ohosee'pot, elephant g-in, Martini, Lee Metford, the 'Giddy, sporting rifles, and, of course, Mauser, Half a dizen live lyddite shells stood like sentries in front of this huge pile of death-dealing material, while scores of iifl p, saddles, and bando liers strewed about) the ground, were witnesses of the thorough search that had been made in the river as well as in the trenches.

I waß shown the graves where Boer bodies had been, and under whioh arms had been found; Some 4CO to 450 bodies had been found in the trenches and > in graves, a discovery that proves the deadlines*, of our lyddite and other shell*. Again, I was pointed out & realty artittio grave, wi'h a cross at the head. Under this were dis covered three Lee-Metforde, in splendid order, a case of ammuntion, and a saddle. The rifles were hanging from sticks crossed over the pit, and wrspp d up in blankets and oil—total depth B£ft or so. The average depth to which the man had to dig was 6ft from the surface, bub many deposits were deeper. The total weight, including about nine drums full of cordite, of the discoveries was twelve tons —g>od work, indeed, and done nnder a fearful eun by day~witb awful odours everywhere. Lieutenant (Joke in formed me thab hardly 500 rounds of ammunition were spoiled by burial.

THE SURRENDER OF PRINSLOO.

A Dramatic Scent.

The following account of the surrender of Prinsloo's commando is the Morning Pest is from the pen of an eye witness -.—

" All tha generals were in great state with their staffs. First came a group of great ones, with a lady on horseback. The lady was said to be L»dy Lagden, who accom panied Sir Godfrey Lagden and his staff from Basutoland. two miles off, where Sir Godfrey, with the Basutoe, had been waiting in expectation of the Boera trying to escape thab way. Then uame Commandant Prinsloo, a tall, fair, refined looking man. Do Wet had baen in command, buc, to oar disgutb, proved to have escaped out of Slipp»tl!u Nek the day before we entered. Prinsloo gave his rifle to General Hunter, and remained to be introduced. Then followed a commando of Boers—frowsy agricultural looking persons for the mo*b part—wearing the clothes they sleep in, and crowned with old straw or felt hat*. They were mounted on tioy ponies, each man leading a' spare one. Thty galloped in with great bravado, and at a certain spot) each n.au threw down rifle and bandolier, and then galloped on to our camp (Brabant's), looking sideways ab the flag as they pasted, amid a volley of chaff, which they returned fairly well. ' Got) you at last, old ohap.' * Yes,' was the reply, * but we had you fairly at Wepener ' ' Yes, and when you had us down you could not jump upon us,' and so on. " Some came in Cape carts, some in ox waggons, and ail these were searched and •tripped of arms and ammunition. Monfa of the Boers looked delighted at being oaptured. All were very well looking, showing no trace of hardships of acy kind. Many of them were very young indeed, boys of sixteen. Some were evidently gentlemen, refined and educated. One of thoie I apoke to was ' tired of the campaign (ten months), but nob so tired as to be satisfied to come in like this.' The face that we outnumbered them eight to one seemed to bring him little consolation. Presently came in a Krupp gun well known to as all, and the gunner also. The gun was pulled aside, and the gunner had to walk in his old suit down tbe Una of Tommies in khaki. Volleys of chaff greeted him, especially from the Royal Artillery, but he offered to take on any of the gunners at a target with their own gun, and he strode on with k fine swagger* Other commandoes followed. Altogether it took three days to get all in There were such quantities of oxen and horses, all in splendid condition, a great contrast to our own, and there were waggons in hundreds, each with sixteen or eighteen oxen." "General Hunter made a speech, and called fcr three oheera for the Queen, and Commandant Prinsloo was posed for his photograph under the fl*g with the generals —rather hard lines. Next day we went on through the Boer laager—quids an experi ence. It was in » fearful sort of hole in the hills, with a side like a house. I camo up with a dear old Boer going to surrender to MacDonaldi Oh, he w«w so glad to be safe from any further fighting* In great glee he gftid—* I'm now the man of the British Government; I fight against the Boers !' He had been told our army wai only 40,000. I told him we had 250,000 out here now.and more coming, and I thought he would have fallen off he pony. Well, it was a great time, and well repaid one for the, after all, very trifling hardships," 1 We were very much gratified by General Clement's farewell when he left us to go north. We had done all his scouting for six weeks, and in his order be said he attributed hia unusual lucoeis very largely to the skill and care of the officers, and the dash, pluck, and steadiness of the men of 2d Brabant's Horse and the Imperial Yeo manry attached to us. His private comment is said to have been—' Best advance guard I ever had. The officers are willing and careful, and the men don't seem to fear man, baast, or devil"

• Mr R. Frisdlander proposed that Messt ! F B Stondish and H Friedlander ba re eleoted directors. This was seconded by Mr C Baker, and oarrfed unanimously. Mr W. Preston proposed that Mr Albert ] Roberts be re-elected auditor for the ensuing year, whioh was carried. It was resolved' thab a dividend of 6 pet cent be payable on the 22nd instt Mr Baker proposed a very hearty vote oi thanks to the chairman, committee, and staff, for the energetio work dons by them, which was carried* Mr Bullock said he would like to point out that the more consumers there were, tbe bigger the dividend would be, and he thanked the mover on behalf of the direotors. After thanking the shareholders for their attendance, the meeting oloted. At the meeting of direotors whioh fol lowed, Mr Bullock was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DvNrom, November 20 The Union Company has received cable advice that the Sierra will bos leave, S»a Franciioo until December 12th, bob the Mariposa sails thence on November 21. The Mariposa leaves Auckland on December 29 on her return voyage to 8»n Francisco, the Sierra's dates being the lSbh January from Auckland. Napibb, Nov 20 A sharp shook of tarthpaakt was felt at 8 20 last night/ Wklmngtoit, November 19 The Stipendiary Magistrate gavt judg ment to day in a cave in which a firm of mineral water manufacturers claimed the return of bottles, whioh had dome into the possession of a marine storekeeper. The Court held that the bottles were the property of the issuers, end could not honestly lie acquired by other persons rxoepb with their cousenK Judgment accordingly,| A young man named Wicks died at Levin this morning from injuries received while bush falling. Under the Manual and Teohnioal instrno* tion Act of last session, the Government intends to sppotnb two technical instructors ab £350 a year each The Maori, which sailed for England this morning took 446 tons of butter and 82 tons of cheese, besides £7049 worth of (old •hipped by the National Bank ' Hospital Drainage—At a meeting of the Hospital Board held this afternoon, the reporb of the committee appointed sobs time ago to deal with the question of the Hospital was adopted, after considerable discussion, and the carrying cut of the committee's recommendation Was left with the Managing Committee. Our report is held over. . An iNTBLLKcriui, Noticb—According to ( the Wairarapa, Star, the meteors were, visible on the 15th and 16th ineb, in tint j district. This is how the intelligent reporter I of. that paper refers to the remarkable phenomenon :—During the last night or two 9, phenomenon in the shape of falling meteors , has been witnessed from Masterton. Loo»l ' residents, however, would prefer a " fall in I meat" to a " fall in meteors." j 0, lovely isle, proud Maorlland j With sky fio blue and landscapes grand, i AH radiant with the summer's sun, j And foliage green, when winter's gone; That season with its storma and gales Brings coughs and colds, then grief and walls, Unless we do good health assure By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Corel

MINING

-■ -■ ■» —: —— United PrCBB Association—By Elsobrio Telegraph Dpnbdin, Not 19 Daring the week returns have been reported from 26 dredgei, the total yield being 801 oz 17dwt 20gt$, or an average of 30oz per dredge. Returm — Upper Waipori 29 z 9dwfe, Tuapeka 21oz, Jutland Flat 16oz 7dwfe. Dunedin, Nov 20 Today* iale«—Alpine Con«oU, 43a 3d; First Chance, 29*; Frater Flat, 6« die ; Qibb* •tone, Is 9d ; Golden Fulls, 25s 6d : Golden; Gutter, 2a die, 1b 9d dis ;-Grand Junction, Si, si, 5s 3d | Grey Biver, 395, 39a, 39b ; Hartley and Riley, 136«, 136 i; Merrimao, 44., 44a, 43s 9d, 43b 9d, 43s 9d, 43* 9d, 44«, 44* ; Premier Wsikaka, 25b 9i, 24»; Second Magnetic, 245, 24i; Upper Magaetio, 44i, 44i. I

The Reeves's Proprietary dredge is work ing in the dam, and the wash- Is of a v«ry likely looking nature. It will take at leabt three weeks to open oat properly. The mats are showing a little coarse gold. Fins geld cannot be seea, as it will be driven into m»t» by the Tatar coming through the screen.

TBE ASHBtfBTON GtJABDIAH t TOfiBDAt; KOVfiMBEB 20, 190 C



Goo© Wages.-—Carpenters working on dredges Id the Lawrence district are receiving 12s a day, besides board and lodging expenses—that is to say, £4 12a a week for 48 howa a week.



As&burtoa Gas, Co&l, and Ooke Oomyay. The annual meeting of the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company wai held in the Arcade Chambers yesterday afternoon. Present—Meiera T. Bullosk (chairman), Bi Friedkndor, F B Btandiab, 0 Baker, W Preston, V Preston, W O'Laughlan, and J Ward. 4 Afto the general routine bushiest, the annual report and balance sheet was read. Mr Bullock, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, congratulated the shareholders on the increase of oonsumws, und hoped the town would further benefit by the work done. He thought that the financial position of the Company wai ift a very aatisfaotory condition. Mr R. Friedlander briefly seconded. The report and balance sheet were mdoptedi



O. Magnus, D.Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MACK US, PATERSOr AND CO Gold Dbedging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given 99 Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus hai had 16 yean practical experience on the Molyneox River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, E«q Aahb rfeon RerraentatJve DON'T NATORBoaamy re your NEGLECT cough without aid, bat; you COUGHS. oanrt afford to chance it* A cough that ia left to cure itielf ti slowly overcome at beet, and there It apt to be aotne weakness left to make the next cough come eanier. We have two really good remedies for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM Is specially suitable for recent chills. It If pleasant) to take, cures very quickly, pre vents Infiamatory symptoms and allays annoying tickling and hacking coughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for ohronio coughs, though it will break up * recent) attack as quickly as Any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Pasteues Institute to ' possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfeotly harmless to human beings. vVe have received some pattering letters as to its effioaoyin con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dysentry and tn typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum le 6d »ud 2t bd Gin mon Care 2s 6d< Obtainable everywh c proprietors anduiknufacturers—■ L« ail) W ahoo M. P.G, Coy, Ltd, Dunedi. W"~~~ANTED KNOWN—That^we^are clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex B.S Gothic—Mitchell & Turner POBFAbK. (CHEAP. /GOODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) o 640 Acres first class Sheep Country, we fenced and watered, with good house of 4 rooms. Steok oanbe taken over at valua tion . v ..-', bl'w. hanmeb. A W&hl) to the"wl7e--Tty the rapidly ligbtniDg Shirt Gloss, it never fail*— SoEARiiiN Bros and John Obs & Co are the Agents Smoke New Vemts



• WANTED. W"~~ ANTED KNOWN-A very Urge lift portation of New Floorcloths 1 Linoleums, Rug*, Mats, »nd Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Pea son—North* , stQTK k Hbfforp. j fpAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 | 1 Shop. 920 TTtf ANTEi) ~ Young Lady Assistant. VV Apply with reference to—H A Flowbb, Confectioner. 11 123 ( LOST— On Saturday night, at Ashburton, a Lady's Gold Chain, with medal attached. Reward,— Apply Guardian Office. 11125 FRESH Whitebait, Groper, Moki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 oM Hens at once,—J. H. JfIWITT, opposite Mail Cffioe, Telephone 96. A MERIOAN CANNED Fruitsilnoludlng J\. Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carson 4 Go's, Tancred street. A" NEW Shipment of English Tea and Breakfast China just to hand at reasonable prices.—Oabson k Co, T7IOR English Dinnei ware of A 1 quality JD and lowest Prices, go to Carson k Co, Tancred Street /"> ET our Prices before going elsewhere. VT All work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cyole Works, Tanored Street West 10 272 MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mrntles.new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged. premises. Ladles and childrene Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* Clothing in stock, and made to order PJSOIAL Notice—That Gboroi Dwnoast and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lid, 2* 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling 11£4, Bleached do, Is 6fd; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2s lid j Prints 2§d, 3|d, 4|d j New Dress Material 11 Jd. Is 3*, Is 4|d, upwarda ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d ; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, Is lid upwards—Geoegk Dukoan &Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tancred Street. 10 1 /CANTERBURY Rhymes, by AlperT; \J 2» 6dl and 3s 6d, China in Decay ; The Cross Triumphant, Critical Studies, The Shield of Honor, The Cobra's Den, Chamber lain, In Exchange for a Soul, China, Health and Condition, Master Christian, The Fourth Generation, Besant, The Mesmerists, Th Avenging of Kuthauna, by Mrs Kern»h»n Cheap Editions, A Woman in It, Father Anthony, The Mandarin, Tess of the D'Urvilles, and many others, 8d each.-H. M. Jones T\ON'!DREAD THlS—Bicycles from £16, JIJ 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17s 6d, Tabes 7s 6d, Bells 6d, Solution i b Is Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per Ib, Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair» Too clips Is per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works 10 273 UPPFR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. npENDERS are invited for carting some X 300 yards of shingle, more or less where required on the Alford Forest Road, between Argyle's property aud Greenstreet School. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman marked * Tender,' and left at the Board's office, West Street, before 4 p m on SATURDAY, the 24th, inst. Particulars of the work oau be had on application to the Olerk. The highest or any Tender nob neoesiarily acoepted. By Order, JOHNDAVISON, 11J26 , Clerk A PEC U LIA R CASE UNDEE TREATMENT In the Blenheim Hospita,, BUT IT TAKES PLANTEKOA TO IFFEOT A CURE. Read the following. It will Interest you :— •• •>':■ ' ■ Beaver Road, Blenheim, June 21st, 1900* To Pn prletor oE Plantekoa, Dear Sir,—Kindly permit me to add my grateful testimony to the value of yoar Grest Remedy Plantekoa. My wife waß suffering from a deoa\ed jaw and povektv or blood, and was treated for a month in the Blenheim Hospital. Your Representative recommended me to get Plantekoa for her. Almost from the first dose she oommenced to mend, and ia now quite herself again. I consider it the besfe Medicine I nave ever known, and shall recommend it to all who suffer. Believe me, yours sincerely, W.'Day, Jtewi. If yoa are elck or Buffering, THY PLANTEKOA. 16 will care yon. Do es your Chemist or Grocer keep it If not, call on CARSON AND CQ- Or Anstral Bofanlo Company, Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington. KERNARD & WHITE, City Fork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh.) Daily cash buyers of dary fed Pork. ». McBKIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timar * A LWAYS in Btock—A first \Y JnL class selection of Marble L^> and Granite Monuments, II Designs and Estimates for 11 warded on application. •^ Letter Cutting In any style. KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, &o, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at .LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKB always on hand. KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHURCH. 9 67 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &0., also choice Paperhangings. PRIOES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speoiallt Don't forget. Cowman's BniLDiNO, Tanored Street. ~ Smoke New Tesui



LO3T, T" OST—Gold Brooch on Asbburton Rall w»y Plstform, on the 12fch inst. Finder please return to tbia office. H 122 T OST, from my land adjoining Springfield Estate-12 Crossbred Kwes and 22 Lambs. Brand, 3&_ Earmark, right) ear 2 punch holes ; left ear, front bit. 11119 THOMAS BRIGHT, Methven. 1 ■ ' '" -r* T. Bullocfc. SATUKDAT, November 24 TO FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS. 990 ACRES 990 MR T. BULLOCK hai received instructions from Mr D. Mil ler to Sell, by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date:— R.S 28187, 82702, 33453 and othen containing 990 acres 2 roods 10 percbei. Good Sheep Country, situated only a short distance from the Hinds Railway Station, fenced, and well watered with County water races. Fall particulars famished on appli cation. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.to. T. BULLOOK, 11 105 Auctioneer, SATURDAY; NoVEMBEB 24 Near the County Saleysrds, Tinwald, Being R.S. 21603 and others, with comfortable farm house and other buildings thereon, now rented by Mr W. McKay. For Bale on account of Mr Joseph Ward. MR T* BULLOOK will offar the above by Auction at the Aroade on the date named. Particulars in previous advertisement. Sale at 1130 am. T BULLOOK, H 115 Auctioneer DAVID THOMAS. _____ SATUKDAY, November 24. MR D. THOMAS haa received instruct tions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction, viz;— 1B»y Gelding, suitable for Carrier or tram. 1 Black Mare, suitable for Carrier or tram. 1 Black Gelding, suitable for Carrier or tram. *| Bay Mare, by Ohainshot Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 11 113 Auctioneer. ™"~ AROADE HORSE FAIR. EBIDAY, NOVEMBER [30, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, E3B WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer, f» i ii iiwrii i ■• ...... i i— ■ ■——■■( J. MUNDELL. HORSES; HORSES. HORSES. WJB shall hold a Sale of Draught, Light Harness and Hackney Horses at Geraldioe Saleyards, on FRIDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER, 1900, At which we shall offer- Farm Teams, Light Harness and Hack* neys. Entries for this sale now being received. CANTERBURY FARMERS' ASSOCIA TION. 11117 J. MUNDELL, Auctioneer NO TIOE is hereby given that the Partnership for some time past carried on by William Ashxon and Edward Ashtoh, as Farmers, at Waterton, was this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent; and the business will be carried on by the said William Ashton* All monies owing to the firm to be paid to the said William Askton, who will discharge all liabilities of the partnership* Dated this 17th day of November, 1900. WILLIAM ASHION. EDWARD ASHTON. Witness—G. Marriott Watson, Solicitor, Burnett Street, Ashburton, 11118 I« Marrlagfe a Failure I TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. I AT THE ORANGE HALL Attend T>ROFESSOR J P de BLUMFNTHAL'B X Leoture on Love, Courtship, and Marriage, Whom to Marry, When to Marry, and How to Live Happily after Marriage. Admission—Front seats Is, body of ball 6d, Doors open 7.30. Commence Bpm 11 12r ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL DOG COLLARS FOR 1901. npENDERS are invited for the above X supply. Particulars on view at the Council's offices, where Tenders will bt reoeived up to 4 30 p m oni TUESDAY, the 27th instant, ? By Order, F MAIN WARING, 11 120 Olerk. THE N.Z. FARMERS' 00-OPEBATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really Brat-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on as for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District) 555 m «. ** " 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 „ Lauriston „ 1180 „ Springburn „ ,750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ T. F. GIBSON, 149 ; Manager KEER BECST A NNOUNOE THE OPENING of a GENERAL STORE, in Burnett Street, Where GROCERIES, FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, Etc , are for sale. i 11107 ALL Loasby'3 Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibab, Wahoo,aodßenjaman Gmn-atJOJOoocH Storekeeper!



WANTED KNOWN, mHAT Ai H. WILLIAMS, Stationer, J. etc intends Removing his Basinets in about three weeks time to the New shop (now In course of erection) in East Streets, next to W H Collins k Co, and nob to the shop in Burnett) Street, at previously advertised. , SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEYBROS, East Street. FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capifcal investment, would let to pay 8$ per 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 BUY Direct From England—Famous "Khaki" Cycles. Great out in the trade { first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18a ; two machines, £6 lls; three machines, £12 2s freight and daty paid to Wellington; Ladies cyclists 10s per maohine extra ; Quo' tatlfni for ten bicycles and over on applioa tion.—JoHH HtJBST, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. TtTBtJRBAN RESIDENCE. *~ Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH fl ROODS 1 PKROH 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. At he has removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy ternu of payment) Particulars on application T BULLOCK. FOB bALHi ■ _^ WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Erect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated ac above. The Piles suitable for a new house and als a chimney with fire place are already on the Land, as is also a pomp with abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 18T0. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE! STATE. Fob the following amongst many reasons New-Zealanders should support their national oWico:— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low, 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. Ne v-ZeaJanders who insure in offices -which obtain the bulk of their business from tht Old World and the bth&r colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pavir the LOSS AUltflNC* b'BOM THE HBAVIL HO-.rxLITY OV THOSE COUNTRIES. The (V-ath-ra-te in New Zealand was under .0 per t.iiouKiiud it IMS, vrliilo in the other eolcmio.-; it van«cd from !^J per thousand in <,.■ south Wal'-a to 16 per thousand in '■Yes crn Australia. I \cc;-j:i"at:b Fi:>:t>s at present date (imount ' "to ov.r TlIttKK MILLION POUNDS. ANXUAIi INCOME, over £300,000. J, If. RICHARDSON, Cnnunisßionor. §>z O lo 'S' I W 8 Ph 1 fsl p ° •a M 9 ™ S3. < <l FOR SALE, Aehbarton Subarbs—B aere§ 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 KEW ZEALAND INSUBANOE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... . 1859, OAPITAL—ONE MILLION TEE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness aad Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, Also,— Risks on Growing drops. Threshing Machine*, etc, accepted at lowest current rates* E. W. Hanmer, I AOMT



Massey-HarriS Hairesters. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of oar eamarem Clients who possess Mausey-Harrli Reapers and Binders that ao Export !• now at Ashbui ton for the parpen «f Overhauling Machines. Farmer! who wish to made use of his services, will kindly bring in their Binders ai soon as possible. FRIEDLABPER BROS., Lto, Aehburton Agente. 23rd October 1900, * 10 201 FOR PRIVATE SALBi *" A CHAFF Cutting Plant, In first elf* otder. For teima and particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lffb REMOVAL. : REID (FgRAY, WE have pleasure in annonnoing tfctt we have removed to Tetnpwarf Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on oar hisfatft pending the erection of Oub Nbw Warehouse & Shqwmom. We are carrying a larger and more Tartet •took of Implements and Fittings, "Deeping" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmer*' Requisites, And shall be glad to Bee oar QamerotU friends at Dur Burnett Eteket Premises, We have diiposed of our Jobbing Depart ment bo Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as np to date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, 11 72 R. B. BESTELL, Manager, WOOLSTON STEAML WOOL WORKS CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868)) fTIHE undersigned begs to notify that b* X is Scouring aa heretofore. Squattwa* Consignments to the Christchuroh «r ■ Woolston S tat.* as will receive prompt attention: Quick despatch and lowest rates. T. YOEK. . 10 NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horn Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER KfeiD & Gbat'sj Ashburton Branch of JOBBING k EJSGI* NEERIN6, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDIKO, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING* Both having been employed by Reid * Graf for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makerej; a>6 Coach Builders, all work ent rusted to tfaff care will be executed with despatch and ai moderate prices. 10 V< if ASK F°* / t. W 1 f^ 0 AJ^ & Cos a 'l NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND C OTHER PRICES.' «> m CHINA TIEAJJSED BY \ls EL Matson & Co., Stock Brokers & Auctioneer CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Pnblfe generally of the Aehburton Oonntf • Gentlemen,— WK beg to Intimate that, tf ab any time yon have business to transact in Ghriatchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the event of youi sending sheep or cattle to oar Addiogton or other markets for sale, by public auction or privately we know that yon will not regret choosing our firm as you salesmen. We have frequent orders fron London and elsewhere for Frosen Meat, and are fn a position to buy parcels in the Works. It you prefer to sell your frozen meat lo the colony, rather than shipping It -to London, please commonicate with asf stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell year property, w«." shall be glad to receive particulars aa td the acreage, locality and price, and we? will then insert In the next issue of our Quartjekly Land & Property Regisr* these particulars, free of cost to yon ; at the same time, we allow yon a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' bands, we- onJjp claiming commission when a sale has bten effected through our instrumentality. W« have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being largt and extensive. We invite your correspondence on: »n? class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, ifc being a pleasure for us to communicate with yon, aB oooastos may require.—lhacking you In anticip* tion, We are. Yours fftlthfuli;, EL MATSC Co. 164, Cashel Street, Chrlstehnt NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD fj TIMABtT IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claretnoot, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Klngsdown, 1000 acres Ofca'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sixer in Booth Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purohase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various size* on the Bainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved S t'ltioc p opertieft "f 7000 acres each NEW Christmas Fruits, Biscuit* and Confectionery now landing at Ca» WKfcCos « Smoke New Venui