"BACK FROM THE WAR."

Social to Trooper X llennett

Trooper E, Bennett, of the A--hbsrton Guards, who left) Ashburron with th* Second Contingent for the front in Dtcomh r of last year, and who was reoent.ly i> v l<rh('i home, reached Aehburton by the eveuiug train from Christohureli yesterday. The Guards, who paraded early, marched to thf station, and filed ther^ to receive their comrade. On the eppearance of the trooper, who, by the way, looked extremely wnH after so trying a campaign, hea:ty cherrs were given by the large assemblage present, and Captain Sparrow, on behalf of the Guards, extended v hearty welcome to the trooper. Troojer B nnetr., escorted by the Guards, then proceeded to the drili&herl, the large concourse following, who at times made matters lively, and their conduct out> aide the driilehed during the social was very obja. tionab c. Arrived at the shed, Trooper Bennett received the congratula tions and hand-shakes of his old comrades, and the social proceedings commenced. Captain Sparrow occupied the chair, sup ported «>n his right by the guest of the evening. Lieutenant T. Hayes, of the R>fl js, and Lieutenant R Shearman, of the Guards, also occupied prominent seats. The usual loyalhoasts having been disposed of,

Lieutenant Hayes proposed the toasfe of " The Boys at the Front." He said the war was responsible for a new departure, never before attempted in thu annals of the history of the Empire, the employment of colonial troops to assißt the Mother Country. At the commencement) of hostilities, he as many others perhaps, who had English military experience/had doubb about the colonials fo'ri'ing the necessary calls that won'd b- !!^<ie upon th*m, and the strict discipiiue u"d«»r which they would work, would perh'ps prate upon their hitherto livrs of freedom, but the receut remarks of Bud jo Patterson, that the New Zealand troops were undoubtedly the beet of the mourned men at the front, coming from such authority, would dispel any doubts, and we should all feel proud of our boys. Be (the speaker) attributed a great measure of the success to the fact that the officers of the contingents were men of mature age. The men had alaa shown that thoy were not hand-box soldiers, but could undergo all the hardships attendant) on the successful or unsuccessful issue of a war.

Trooper Bennett, who waa cheered on rising to respond, said he felt glad to meet his old comrades He had been the sahject of an amount of " barrack " at the station on account of his apparently healthy looks, bub he could assure them he did nob thank the bully-beef and biscuits for them. The officers of tbe contingents were first-class men. Mi*jot Cradock was perhaps a little hard on the voyage over, but such waa ne eeaary, otherwise the men would have all assumed the duties of major.. The reflec tion! cast on Major Robin, were totally uncalled for, as Trooper Ales. Wilkie would, he felt Bare, confirm on his return. He (Major Robin) had certainly nob shown the white feather. He asked them to consider who had saved a division of his men under heavy fire at the fight near Colesburg? Was that like showing the white feathei ? No, the colonials were nob of that sort. The first question the Premier pud to him on his arrival In Wellington was, " How are the officers getting on," and 'he at once under stood that someone had become discontented. However, in conclusion, hs felt sure that there would not be an enquiry regarding their conduct. (Applause) Several of our men bad joined the police force in the (Transvaal* bub the colonials had- had the first offer f on account of their keen sight over rough country, and good horsemanship. He felt sure that all would return, if not at once, in the course of time Captain Sparrow proposed the toast of the " Guest of the evening, Trooper E Bennett." Ha bad been fighting the battles of our Qiseen and country. He had been attacked with fever, and thpy were all glad to see him bo well. He was pleased to welcome him on behalf of the corpa. The members of the Guards who had been at the front had al! been eulogised by the officers, and he felb proud to record the fact. (Appkuße* Lieutenant Hayee apologised for the un avoidable absence of Captain Dolman, of the Rifles, and extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the ttifles.:

Trooper "Bsnoett, in responding, said tha life in Africa was indeed rough. The la!»t of the Contingents remaining in Africa would have the option of returning direct or enjoying a trip to England. He had preferred to return to New Zealand direct, although perhaps under unfavourable circumstances. jn Mr Pilcher, who represented the New Zealanders at Capetown, the colony had a splendid representative. He and Mrs Pil-1 Cher, had worked hard for the Contingents' comfort, whether money or inner comforts were required. The treatment in the hoapi fmls was good, and the nurses from New Zealand were untiring in the labours for their sick and wounded. In the Bloemfonteia. Hospital one nuree from New Zealand bad excelled. At all hours of the night she would be there with brandy and milk for her care*, and her tender touch of hand on the brow of many a New Zealander had gone a long way to soften the hours of pain. The treatment of the troops at Pretoria had not been of the beit, bub no blame was attachable to anyone for that as provisions were not there in time, and the rapid advanoe of the troops had prevented the commissariat arrange ments being properly and expeditioualy carried eoA Referring to Ashbnrtonites at the front;, Wilkie had proved the wonder, he was a tough oustomer, and a credit to the colony. He had meb Trooper E Willis, and reoeived a hearty band shake from him, and also the puree of sovereigns sent by the citizens of Ashburton, which was a very useful and cherished present, and with ib he had done hla besb to aseiab others in the hospital there, and would get his reward doubtless later on; He had also seen Lieutenant Tucker, and the late Trooper Upton, and others from Aabburton, whose names he did nob then ascertain. He thanked them for the hearty manner in whioh they had reoeived the toast.

The tofcsfc of the " Press " was proposed by Sergeant Grant, and reeponded to by the representative of the Guardian. The toasts of "The Chairman" was duly honored. During the evening songs were sung by Sergeants W, Schwartz, D. Grant, and J. Dorm, Corporal W. Anderson, Lance- Oocporal 0. B. Willis, Privates Milson and Culverhouse, and Mr A, J. Tyrrell-Baxter ; ant! recitations by Lieutenant Hayea and Private Baigent. Mr Frank Curtis, with his gramaphone, also added considerably ho the evening's enjoyment. The accompaniments were played by Messrs F Curtis and H A Gates.

In conversation with a member o£ our staff, on war matters, Trooper Bennett said that tho British troops were as well fed and clothed as the colonials, and that General Broadwood, in bis speech at Capetown, evidently referred to the many comforts which had been despatched from the colonies for the use of the contingents.—He had personally observed a breach of the white flag business, where twelve ImmklUings were shob>—The Boer big gaps were nob superior to the British, bus in the early stages of the war had been mor« advan tageously placed.— He e did nob think any of the colonials would care to enlist in the Regulars.—That the delay in the delivery of Jstters, etc, was unavoidable, as provision tr&asporb took precedence, and railway communication waa constantly interrupted by rebels*—The Boer treatment of British prisoners, was nob of the beßb, they being sabjected to insolence, etc, bub their treab nient of the wounded British prisoners was highly spoken of;

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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Wellington, Oct. 1 Ihe Gaum; 1 met »r 2 30

[ '1 he Looul Bodieß Loana Acb Amendment I and the In*pecti"n of Machiiv ry Aot Amendment Bis were read a third time and

The Council considered the reasons advanced by the House for objecting to certain amendment in the HeaUh Bill* The lower House objected to the amendments limiting the use of lymph from he fers and providing for the public vaccination being by a medical practitioner and to the definition of the local authority, Ihe Council decided to adhere to the respective amendments.

Tho Hons. McLean, Jenning, and Jonet were appointed a committee to frame reasons for adhering to the amendments.

[ The Post Office Bill was read a third time ' and passed.

The Government Railway Bill was con sidered in Committee

At clause 8, giving powers to the Minister to construct) or alter any embankment, groin, etc, on any land for the projection of a railway iine, tho Hon. G. McLean objected to such arbitrary power being given to the Minister, withoub hope of redress for the land owners.

The Hon. Mr Bonar pointed out that ths olauee gave power to divert the whole of the water from any water course in oontraven tioD of the provisions of the mining laws.

The Hon Mr Cad man stated that under the Public Works Acb compensation wou'd be paid in the cases where all the water was diverted.

Consideration of the clause was postponed, .". Progress- was reported at 4.5 p m and the Council adjourned

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 1 The Hou°e met at 7 30 p m Iv reply to a question the Premier said he had replied to the c mmunication from the Premier of Tasmania asking tn&t Mr Seddon should j )in the other Premiers in sending to the Secretary of State for the Colonies a cable congratulating Government on the success ot the British arms in South Africa wi'h n. view to influencing elections in B.ii.»iu in favor of the Conservative party. Mr Seddon said he had replied elating that he thought it out of place to interfere in the matter and that he had already congratula ted Lord Roberts on the success of the British arms.

The L*nd for Sottiement Consolidation Bill was read aeeco-d time pro forma. The Premier moved the second leading of the Land and Income Assessment Bill, which he explained merely altered the machinery of the Act

In answer to a question the Premier said there was no necessity for dealing with che Mortgage Bill this year.

The Bill was read a second time The Native Land Administration Bill No« 2 was read a first time

Messss Ward, Fraaer, and Laurenson were appointed to confer with the Council on the amendments made by the latter in the Public Health Bill

The committee on the Land and Income Assessment Bill interpretation clause postponed the amendment made to clause 53, defining an absentee as a person who is absent from the colony for one instead of three years. A number of new machinery clauses were added.

At clause 24d, Mr Wilford moved to omib the worda " with leave ot tha President of the Court," in reference to the granting of appeals. This was carried by 16 votes to 13. The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed".

The Houße adjourned at 12 10 a m.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS

United Press Association—By EleoifSo i Telegraph, MEMBERS RETURNED UNOP POSED. London, September 30 Sir H Oampbell-Bannerman, in the coarse of a speech at Rochdale, said Mr Chamberlain's despatches with re gard to South Africa were not provo cative, but his speeches excited sus picion. Received Wakapuaka Oct 2, 9 10 ft m, This office 10 5 a m London, October 1 Members of the following constitu encies have been re-elected unopposed : Tiverton, Medway, St Anguatine's Eivision Kent, Central Glasgow, Dublin University, Ohlehester, Ealing, \ Newport, Stafford, West JDnlwicb, ■ Aylesbury, Watford, Tewk«sbary, i South Melton, Leaminster, King's Winford, Bewdley. !

The following members have been re turned unopposed:—Kensington South Lord Warkworth (conservative) ; Lewis hsm, Mr J Perm (conservative) ; Pad dington South Mr T G Fardell (conserr ative) ; F W D (Smith, strand (conserv ative 8t Pancrae, Mr T Wrightson (conservative) ; WolverhsmptoD Soatb, Mr John L Gibbons (Liberal Unionist) Rt. Hob. A J Balfonr, Manchester East (conservative), and Sir W H Houlds* worth j Manchester ftorthwest (conserva tive), and Bir J T D Llewellyn, Swansea Town (conservative),

Mount Somers Road Board.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday. Present—AH the msmberi, Mr Chapman presiding.

I CORRESPOJS DUNCE I Mr Ayrtoa wrote drawing the Eourd's attention to the exiabance of a bank on the road adjoining hie property, which had the effect; of diverting the water on to his land. Id w&h resolved to have the matter attended to at once.

ROAD THSOTJOH AYETON's

Messrs Hanmer and Bridge (representing Messrs Fooks) forwarded plan of new road line through Ayrtou's. It) was decided to instruct Mr Purnell bo complete arrange ments in connection with same as soon as possible.

BTBA7 STOOE In reply to the Board's inquiries in reference to its position regarding stray stook trespassing on the public roada, the constable for the district) forwarded the necessary information. STONE CRUSHER The Oxford Road Board wrote, stating that as the stone-crusher for sale by the Board did nob quite meet with the Board's requirements, it could not agree to purchase same, GBAYEL RESERVES Messrs R Brown and Morrison wrote, refusing to sell land from their respective properties for a gravel reserve. In view of the lack of assistance given by the adjoining landowners in refusing to assist the Board in procuring the necessary shingle, it waß resolved to make no further effort to have the shingling on Cook's road completed.

CLAIM FOE ARREABS Mr A Fox waited upon the Board with reference to a claim of arrears for work done for the Board in 1895. As the Board had some time ago referred this matter to the Overseer, and received his assurance that the claimant had received full payment) for work done at the time mentioned, in oon- Requence of which Ifa was now decided that the present claim could nob be entertained. ROAD ROLLER A resolution was unanimously passed, asking the Ashburton County Council to reconsider the resolution passed at its former meeting, and to proceed with the purchase of a steam road roller, or other roller suitable for the use o| the various looal bodies within [ the oo«nby,

00R9K NiTISe The usual gorae notice* w-re ordered to be sent to ratepayers faiiis -g io clear the road side on which their pirperties abut, aid failing compliance with such order, tho Board further reaulvcd to put on men to do the work immediately upon expiry of the ] two months allowed for olearing same. ' TEM»KRS The tender of W Giiham was accepted for repaira on Toxnship Road, aa follows ■— Broken metal la 9d per yard ; Bhingle le 6d per yard ; olay 1b per yard.

ACCOUNTS After passing accounts amounting to £38 14a 2d the Board adjourned.

WEDDING.

HOCKINGS-McLAUOHLAN.

A wedding which created quite a stir in Waterfcon, was celebrated in the Waaley&n Church there on Thursday last, 27th inib by the Rev Jory, the contracting parties being Mr F H Hockings and Miss Catherine Mo- Lauchlan. There waa a great gathering to sea the ceremony performed, and neediest to say the bride looked oharming. The wedding psrty and friends then repaired to Craigebum, the residence of the bride's fathei, and & substantial bvnquat was par' taken of. The presents were very numerous, and while senna of them were very valuable, all were either otegant or useful The happy couple left for Christchurch afterwards with the customary ceremonies. A very pleasant evening was spent by those they left behind, in dancing, music &o.

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

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Received Wakapuaka Oct. 2, 9 10 a m» This Office 945 a m

London, October 1 The Grenadier Guards have left Koraatipoort to return home. The Ooldstreanas follow.

Received Wakapuaka Oct 2, 9,0 ft m, This Office 9 22 am) London, October 1 Twenty Gordon Highlanders were killed in exploding the Boer ammuni tion seized at Komatipoort. General Baden-Powell is at Pretoria, and commands 12,000 of the Transvaal and Grange Colony police.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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Received W»kapuaka Oct 2, 9 0 am, This rffice 9 22 a m

Hongkong, October 1

The Emperor of China addressed an edict to the Kaiser stating he had ordered official oblations to be offered to Count Ketteler's coffin. The Chin ese Minister at Berlin will make oblations on arrival of the cofi&n there.

He appeals to tbe Kaiser to negotiate for peace. Another letter expresses regrefc to the Emperor of Japan for the murder of tbe Secretary of the Japanese Legation at Pekin, and orders funeral oblations.

Reuters correspondent states that friction exists between the British and Russians, each seizing and repairing small sections of the railway. (Received Wakapnaka October 2, 910 am, (This Office 9 50 a no) Hongkong, October 1 E.angyi, the Chancellor, and Innian, the master of police at Pekin. are included in the list of those to be punished.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph Wkllington, October 2 Sir R Stout assumes the Deputy Governor ship while Lord Ranfurly is absent A circular has beeu issued by the Deparl tnent of Agriculture, notifying that shippers of butter are required to pay 2£d per 561bs towards freezing charges the, whole of which has hitherto been borne by the Department. It will be collected by the Freezing Com panies from shippers Wellington, Oct 2

The Manawatu Railway Company olain that upon the terms offered, Government will be getting tits line afc some £200,000 less than was spent on it. In view of the competition to which it is subjected by the Government cutting the rates, and the less expense afc which it can be worked In con* junction with Government lines, it is cnn* tended that the railway It worth * great deal more to the Government than even to the Company, Rxw Plymouth, Oot 2 Ib the Supreme Court the seoond trial of Alex Holmes, for breaking and entering, the jury were again unable to agree, and the case was put back to the next session la the divorce Court), Mason r Mason, a wife's petition for desertion, a decree nisi was granted

Nelson, Oot 2 The following appointments to the new eeooUr sb»ff of the Ssoke Indaitriai school have been made by Dean Mahoney, the manager:—Master and Matron, Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald, chief attendant* of the Ho* kibika asylum ; assistant master* Messrs W L Beech of Ohariu Wellington, and F J Mulhill of the Thames, farm manager ; D Hight, manager for Mr McMillan, South bridge ; gardener, P O'Brien, formerly of Charleston. The oook and general ser vant a are also appointed. The positions of farm hands, tailor and baker, ore filled by er inmates, The new staff take up their duties on October 15th, when the Marist Brothers take their leave.

SPORTING

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

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Wanganoi, October 2

The weather is fine and the course in good oondibion, for the first day's races. The attendance is up to the average. Following are results :—

Spring Handicap—Oracle 1, Rosella 2, Crusoe 3 Won by a neck. Scratched— Laetifcia, Tirade, and Somnolent. Dividend £25 17s

TsrAL Hack—Weab Guard 1, Queen's Guard 2, Bonus 3. Won easily at the finish. Scratched—Tukapa, Mezona, Fashion. Divi dend— £10 16s

WANGAHm Guineas, of 300 soys; for three year olds; one mile—Renown 1, Beddington 2, Oannie Chiel 3. Won comfortably by a. length. Nobility was scratched. Time—l.46. Dividend—£3 7s

MASTERTON RACING CLUB.

Mastbbton, October 1

The following acceptances have been received for the Mastertan Racing Club's Spring Meeting :—

Masterton Cup, of 115 soya; one mile and a quarter—Volley 9st 21b, Ruamahanga flab, Derringcotte^sfc, Rubin Bst 101b, Rebel Bst 91b, Falka 7at 101b, Bonnied'Eau 7st 81b, Goulbourn 7st 41b, Warnote 6et 111b.

Publicans' Handicap, of 80 soys; six furlongs—Ruamahanga 9st 21b, Rebel 9st 21b, Rabin Bat 91b, King's Bowman Bsb 7ib, Coin Bsb 31 d, Quiltina Bab 21b, Bonus 7sb gib, Bonnie d'ifiau 7sb 81b, Kent 7»t, Warnote 6at 121b.

Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 50 soys ; one mile and ft half—WooUoomoolloo list B<b, Maater Jack lOst 4ib, Sweeb Oil lOst 31b, Gorse 9at 13!b, First Shot 9jfc 131b, Gunfeldc 9at 81b, Mftimai 9st 71b, Lottie Collins 9sb, Master Prince 9st>.

Flying Handicap Hack Race, of 50 sots ; six furlongs—Wairaki Sat 61b, Waitnru Bst

s!b, Roset fe Bst 31b, Smithy 7st 111b, Gun-] f.-irit 7s* 10 b. Seal ?st 51b, Sir Redvers 7st,l sb, Regret 7st, 41b, Ru»s!py Belle 7st, I M nutrient 6at, I lib. Forest O»U 6st ll'-b. I

Wba^hkß Foroast. — Q.ipitiin E Isno wires—Modarata to strong v rsttrly winds; glass rise.

Agricultural Statistics, —Mr R, F Holderneaes is appointed enumerator Jior agricultural statistics for the counties of Anhburton and Geraldine.

Fishing Season—The fishing seapon opened yesterday, bub we have nob h>ard that ary sei>sational takes occurred—in fact only two or .three anglers wenbout. Several are go-ng oub this evening

Sydney Trotters— Amongst tha entries received for the forthcoming meeting of the Ashburton Trotting C üb, are tw; from Sydney, The snimftla, we hear, have;■■> r^ed in Ohristohurob. Lectubk—The tenth lecture of the course on English literature will be delivered by the Rev R, A. Woodthorpe, M.A,, in Sfe Stephen's schoolroom to-morrow afternoon, at 3.45 pm. The subject) of the lecture is " The Wribings of Ruskin." Good Mutton—The local butchers com peted well for sheep at the Baieyarde to-day, top prices being paid by Mr JH Rule for two crossbred wethers, in extra prime con dition, at 29s 6d each ; two f<vb hoggets at 21s, and eixbeen crossbred ewes a. 19 3d.

Pbolifio LAMBI2TO—Mr J S Good,of May field, is the fortunate possessor of a half brsd ewe which gave birth three weeks ago to four lambs, and as an uncommon ooour renoe the mother is rearing the lot,and both the ewe and herlamba are thriving well

The members of the Ashburtcn Musical Union are reminded of the "At Home" this •venlng. The secretary ragrets that owing to pressure of wotk he has been unable to issue separate invitations to the honorary members but trusts t.hub they will accept this exp'anation and the invitation extended in the advertisements of !he 26th insfc and to-day. The committee are well forward with their preparations and the evening promises to be a most pleasant and success ful one.

You can depend on ridding ynur children of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, le.

MINING

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Gbeymouth, Sepr ember 30

The secretary of the Grey River Dredging Company reports a return of 9i z of gold for the week ending Saturday, The ac'u^l dredging time was 105 hours. Work was commenced at the lower end of the company's claim on Monday, and good wash is now commencing to enow on the eastern side of of the face.

Dunedin, Sept 30 The week's dredging returns reported are aa follows :-Cyde, 210rz; Electric, 206nz ; Cromwell, HOoz ; Elartley and Riley, 102&z 6dwt, Meg and Annie, 99cz 16d^t; Empire 660z lOciwt ; Junction Kleotric, 640z! PersHverence, 63'z3dwt ; Manuhcri kla, 46' i ', Gold Queen, 330z 9dwfc ; Manor bum, 30 z lldwt; Matau, 290z; Olrig, 27rz 13<iwb | Suocess, 250z Bdwt 9gre; Golden Point, 25cz ; Golden Treasure, 21 z J 2dwt; Chabto Creek, 21oz; Waimumu, 21cz ; Vincent, 21oz; Morning Star, 20. 7. Bdwt; Laurence, 18cz sdwt; Waimumu Central 18cz; Inch Valley, 17oz ?dwt; ! .Magnetic, 17oz; Otago, 15c z 3<lwt;' I Waimumu Extended, 14< z sdwt ; Tuapeka, 12oz 14dwt; New Alexandra, 9oz lOdwb; Waikaka Forks, 4- z 13dwt. j

The Golden Point dredge has mado its last return in that name, the company being amalgamated with the Enterprise.

The clean up at the Glen rock Company's mine, Maoetown, for the mouth was 1240/, 14dwt from 195 tons.

Dunedin, October 1 During the week returns have been reported from 39 dredgeß, The total gold yield being 1526.z«i Idwt 4grs, or an average of 39. zi per dredge. Dunedin, October 2 To-day's sales—Ahaura River, par ; Al pine Congo's, 4la, 425, 43.4; Bendi«o, 7-s 6^ ; Central Electric, 7«e ; Electric, 49 ; Golden Falls, 5i 6d j Balfway House, 35a 6d, 363 6d ; Hartley and Kiley, 158s 6d, l£9s 160', 160j, 1603; Junction Electric, 29a 6d ; Kawarawa 6,'idge, 2a. ; Manuherikia, 81-'; Merrimao, 62b ; Metallic, 28^ 6d ; Richard's Beach, 26a 6d, 2&s j Victory, 2s 3d.

Australian

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dblaide, Oct 2

The Oabineteonsidered tbeTasmanian Parliament's proposed message to Mr Chamberlain, and decided that, as it would be an interference with British party politics, such a message at this juncture would be moat impolitic.

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is specially suitable for recent chills. Ib ie pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents inflamatory symptoms' and allays annoying ticking and hacking coughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly as any o her medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings, 9Ve have received some flattering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvsentry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum Is 6d and 2s od. Cinna mon Cure 2a 6d« Obtainable everywhere sole proprietors and manufacturers—Loasby Waboo M.P.G. Coy, L*d, Dnnedin.



Wades Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children price, 1 shilling.



WANTED BOOTS and Shoes to Measure afcU. Stock's, 9 202 FRESH Oysters (L*Bt Week Obtain able), Soles, Crayfish, Fresh Rab bits, etc , by express To Nighfc.—Jewitt, opposite IWai'l.( ffioe. COMPARE prices at Jubilee Boot Shop before baying elsewhere. 9 203 T" GST, between Railway Station and JLj Oddfellows'. Hall, last evening—Lady's Silver Watch and Chain ; full name inßide watch. Finder rewarded on returning same to this office. 10 10 SPECIAL Notice—That Georgh DtfNCAN AND Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than evor. Lace Curtainß Is 6si, la lid, 2s 3.1, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll^i, Bleached do. Is 6|d ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2a 6ci, 2s lid : Prints 2£4, 3|d, 4| 1; New Dresß Material llfd, la 3<l, 1b 4§d, upwards ; Gloves 61 ; Men's Socks 6d; White Shirtß 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do. Is lid, upwards. — George Duncan & Co, Ready \ Money Drapers, Tancrei Street 10 12 W'ANTEO— Tweuty Young men to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17s 91 at D. gi- ck's. 9 199 AXE your repair to the Jubilee Boot Shop. . 9 200 W~~ AKTKD KNOWN—That we are clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linolenms, to nv*ke room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & Turner. EROSB^B reduced to 5s 6d. Oatmeal 25!b 2s 9d. Flour 251b 2?, Wax | Candles 7d. —Carson & Co. 9 5 PRIZE feGGS—Sittings of Egge.of follow- i iDg :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andalmiac; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Ling ehan Buffs, Lingshau Indian Game. Crosses. 5* sitting, 30 guaranteed, 9 279 GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8. Real bargains.—Carson & Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 YATESf and Nimmb and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packeb. ' Iron Age ' Seed Prills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21e.--CAR'OK & Co. 9 67 TTuILDERS will find it to their advantage O to get estimates for Ironmongery from Hardley Bros. . TTTANTED at Once,—2ooo Dozen Fresh * V Fggs- Top price given.-—Carson and Co FOR SALE—Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdley Bbos ANTED KNOWN—Ladlee' Jackets formerly 27s 6t? now 4a lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30a, now 5a 6d, Ladies Macintoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's UMers from 2a 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.-—Andrew Osr's Cheap Sale. 7 LL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum—at J T Coooh Store eeper^j MIBS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Street, JBasb Belt wishes to notify that she has a first-class Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials, Fo Terms & etc, apply to D. Leitch, Burnet Street. 7 17 TXTANTED—Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part of thin iaaue—A H Williams, TanoredStreet WANTED KNOWN —A very large im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Ruge, Mats, and Carpeting)* just opened for the Spring Season—North ootk &JHefford. ANTED KNOWN— That we have exceptional facilities for display ing our large §j,fcock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S,b\ Gothic —Mitchell & Tuenek. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who ire ways taking cold and sub ect to croup 1 It so, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and rocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 PIANO £17 10i cash, English make, good tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 10* ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay ments of 10a and upwards. The Haake piano is nob excelled by any for value j violins, docordions, and maßlo—H M JoNBS RS ALCORN" is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Miilinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under clothing in stock, and made to order nnHOBE who desire a convenient house X and up-to-date, should consult Harb ley Bros., for "cd supply of hob and cold water WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for iuspection, J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives him superiority and facility to! know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just bhe same, in the cheapest, neatesb, and most fashionable style, Best leathers used, and workmanship by bhe best of tradesmen at The Halt., East Streeb, Ashburton. TO LET,~~~ ~~ Centrally Situated, mWO Upstairs Rooms, la the new Victoria X Buildings, adjoining the Aroade; rental, IQa 6d per week T, BULLOQK.



"TTTANTED X SOWN-That out Stock YV of Linok urns and Oilcloths n«.w landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be w 1! vt ortk inspection, as we are advised tha' the designs and colourings comii.g forwarc this season, are far in advance of those other seasons—Mitchell and Tv& ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB j OWNERS AND TRAINERS of Horns engaged afc the forthcoming Meeting can train on the Racing Traok at the Show Grounds, from this date up to the time of the Meeting, except in wet weather and when the Stock Sale is at the Athburton Yards—provided they close all gates. By Order, R. J. HENRY, Hon Secretary October 2, 1900. 10 H ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. ,rfIENDERB are invited (6o be la the X hands of the Chairman by 9 pin on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane's Hotel, and marked "Tender for Privileges") for the PRIVILEGES in connection with the Meeting to be held on October 24,1900. Lot I—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH. Lot 2-CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH. ' Lot 3—SALE OF RACE CARDS. Lot 4-RIGHT OF SPORTS. Particulars can be obtained from the Seoretary, R. J. HENRY, 9 285 Burnett Street LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. fTIENDERS are invited, to be sent in no JL later than FRIDAY, October 12, for Forming Boad through R S 6429. FOOKB & SON, 10 9 Surveyors to the Board ~ ABHBURTON MtfSIOAL ONION. mHE above Society will hold an •« At X Horn**, 1' to which Honorary Members are cordially invited,in the Orange Hall This evening, 2nd prox. Performing Members may bring not more ; than two friends each J. B. WARD, 9 287 Hon. Seoretary.^ ASHBURTON AGKICULTUR&L AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. HMENDERS are invited for the Eight of X the undermentioned PRIVILEGES at the Society's Annual SHOW, to be held on TUESDAY, October 25, 1900 :- Lot I—PUBLICAN'S & LUNCHEON BOOTH, No 1. Lob 2—PUBLIC&NS BOOTH, No. 2. Lot 3—CONFECTIONER'S & LUNCH EON BOOTET. Lob 4—Right to Sell Green Fodder on the ground, Conditions and particulars on application to the Secretary, Arcade, Ashburfcon. TENDERS, addressed to the President, snd marked " Tender for Privileges," will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY, October 13. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 9 308 Secretary ALLENTON WATER RACES. nnHOSE Residents of AUenton whose JL Properties are affected by the Borough water races on tho Alford Forest Road, Winters Road, and Charles Street, are, invited to meet the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Annburton, nb the School* house, AUenton, on THURSDAY mxb, the 4th October, at 8 p.m., fur the purpose of discussing the best means of dealing with these races. ! F. F. Bosa, W. Dbpmmond,"J For the Gko Hoskbn. J. Graham, j-A. 11 en to n D. Cunningham J Resident*. Ashbarton, September 28, 1900. 10 5 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDIR3 AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 'THE Monthly and other payments will -*■ be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1900, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9p.m ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. TT7ANTED—Everybody to read the advertisement) re Cheap Sale, in anotber part of this issue—A H Williams, Tanored Street GONE TO FSONtT MR RACING CYCLIST,-Now that the racing season is at hand, it is absolutely NECESSARY that you should have the BEST bicyolb. Notice how the riders of RUDGE (VHITWOKTHS have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine oub of ten championships fell to riders of the Kudos- Whitwobih. Did these riders ever meet with each phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the Rudge-Whitworth stood on the bumpy j track at Wellington, and they will tell you ' that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rudge-Whitworth has only been on the path a few months, yet) it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an "also started, or will you lead on a Rudqe-Whitwobth RUDOE-WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,— WON HALF, ONE, THRBE, FIVBAND i TEN MILK CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THREE, FIVE AND TKN MILE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST,- You want a wheel that is nob too heavy, bub strong enough to carry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at the same time, can show paoe when the going is good. The Rox gb-Whit worth answers this description. What is England's experience ? Ths battle of the high-grade wheels has end-?sl in a complete victory for the Rupan-WHITWORTH, which is now right on top in the Old Country. Inspection Invited. OH CYGLE WORKS/ BUBNETT STREET. ATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD.J Timaru IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaramont,' 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various si-set In South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and prizing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 aorei e» eh



DAVID TttOMAB. BULLOCK'S ARCADE "~~ SATURDAY, 13th October. GOODWILL OE 50 ACRES LEASEHOLD MB D THOMAS haa received instruc tioni from Mb Jas MoMcllkn toedl by Auction a« above, Hii Leasehold Farm of 50 Aorei, well fenced, all in grans, opposite to Mrs W H McUuinneu' Lfmcl, near D Cameron, Springfield, SALE AT « p.m* 10 8 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. LIMITED^ WEST STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FBIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleated to reoeivt Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS., i/rol Urain fc'rei^ht TO LO NDON. "Vl^B have apace for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with as promptly. FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Ltd, PARIS EXHIBITION; I THE "GRAND PRIZE" i TTAB BEEN SECURED by the MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, Agents WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, O^fS, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ~ f6r~^Tle7~~~ CEUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. ~~KAYI~d~CARTF~R~ ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seed?, New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERS. 40, &C, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES afe .LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKS always on hand. KAYE & OAKTER, OHRISTCHUROH. 9 57 PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Anda sians, Langshans, and Dorkings from 5b to 21a per sitting, 8 187 H. G. BRRRYMAN. GOOD NEWS ""GOOD NUiWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP CASH SALE. For One Month Only HAVING secured more commodious Premises in Burnett Street, I have determined to quit as much stock as possible to saw Expense and breakage in removal. Those in want of Cheap literature, Sta tionery, Fancy Goods or Toys cannot do better than make their purchases while the Sale lasts. Every article is reduced Books and Fancy Goods slightly soiled to be sold very ehsap ; 100,000 Envelopes must go. Splendid Chance tot Business People to replenish their Offices with Stationery. DON'T FORGET; & DON'T DELAY. Gome Early & Get a Good Pick AH. WILLIAMS, Bookseller, JSt&tlonor, &o, TANORED STREET. 9 232 THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THI ONLY BELIABLK SHIRT POMBH IN THE WORLD. 11/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pio fsuiona Laundret B, says :—lt la the beat I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a plearare. Wise Motheri and Sisters try 1b and my* your strength, temper, and patience Onoe tried, always used. Bold In Tim at SHEARMAN BROS 1 & JOHN ORB &CO



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AfcHBDRTON IROTIING CLUB SPBINO "MEETING, 10 BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBIRTON, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEB 24 1909. (Under the Bales of the New Zealand Trotting Association) Pebsident—Donald McLean, Eeq j Vice President — James Smalf, Esq; Stewards — Messrs G. Koberteon, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, The mas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smith, P. Derane, J. McCooocbie, I>aniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, James McOonaick, and Jame^ Suihprland ; JuDaa—Mr D. McLean ; Starter— Mr R. J. Henry ; Clbbk of ' cams —Mr R. Friedlander j Clerk of Course —Mr James McCormick; Bandioafpbr—Mr H Brinkman ; Tkbasukbr —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J, Lewie, and J. Mii'ler. pPJaOG-feftikMßlltt. 1—1.15 p.m.— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 80T8 ; nominations, 10a ; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2—2 pm—District Hanhicai* paddle), of 20 soya , second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horfts the bonafide property of residents in the A&hburton County, and muet have been owned and trained in the district prior to August 1, I9CO. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s IVo miles. 3—2.40 p.m—Laghmou Handicap (har ness), of 50 soys; gec--rid horse 7 soys from the stake ; for hors s that cao trot 540 or under. JSooosnation 25s ; acceptance. 253. Two m;!es. 4-3.15 p.m — Winchmore Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys. Nondra'.icn, 12s 6d 5 acceptance, 12s 6d. Odg nsile. 5—4 p.m—^sbburtgn Handicap (saddle) ofSOeovs; second horae 7.soys from the stake; for horses th;tb can hob 5.40 or voder. Nomination, 25s ; acceptance 255. Two miles. 6—4*30 p.m — Fairfield Handicap (harness), of 30 soys ; .second horse 4 soys from the st^ke. Nomination, 153; acceptance, J sa. One mils and ahslf 7 —5 p.m—Dash Handjcap (saddle), of 25 6OV& ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. NOMISIATIOfcS must be in the bands of the Secretary, accompanied wilh pedigree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colors of riders, also the necessary amount in caeb, by 930 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane's Hotel, P.O. Box 25. Owners Are remitded that, in-accord• ance with rules of the NZ. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicappt d, on any account, unless the nomination fees are paid at the time of entry. All riders or drivers must wear properracing costumes. Handicaps will bed etUred en or aioub TUESDAY, October 9 Acceptances will close at 9.50 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 16, at Dsvane'a Hotel AH stakes paid in full. The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the racing track, which Is In complete order. R. J. HENRY, 9 264 Secretary. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ** DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. BITKRY POLICY GUARANTEES BY THE STATE, The two prime reasons which have led to the extraordinary bonuses which this office has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT "and its EE MAKKABLY FAVOUBABLE MORTALITY EXPERIENCE. " The Australasian Insurance and Bmiking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the splendid advantage of operating in perhaps the health iest country In the world." To this, coupled with rigid care in the selection of lives, has been due the unprecedented!;? low rate of mortality which the office has en joyed. Year by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and the funds thereby saved have all gone to swell ttie profits, which at the valuation in 1896 (fox three years) amounted in CASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income exceeds £300,000. J. H. BICHAEDSON, 8] Coi>miiw:v:;T>"~. SMOKE"" ~ NOSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Wuliims& Co., Ricb»-yad, V.&. T H UNDEIM..,. ■ B OKDriLL T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS* TANORED STREET, ASHBUKTOS EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Aaaortmeat of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also aare ef Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt I ~ MONKI TO LEND, I HAVE Trußt Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on First MOBTGAGB at lowest current rat«.«. DAVID ZANDER, Tarcred £*-reeb MISS OAKSON. fT!EAOH.ER of Pianoforte and Organ. For X terms, &o, apply at P»esidence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East MISS BESSIE SIMMOiMDS. MUSIC Seller and 'l'eaoher of the Violin, Musical instruments of evet j descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Musio and Songs by every mail. First-clase Quad rille Band. .. Burnett Stsreeb, Opposite Publishing omnany OWING to a great increase in busiuesa we have arranged for extension o premises, and tc avoid removing and storm a lot of our Stock, will hold a Geiiuin Cleariii Sale For One Month, previous 6 the build rs commencing oparationss. Tht Is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ibg New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prides,—Sobers