. ©MM—itnd stock especially. Thab conld bs brought about by the imposition of a license fee on all stallions covering mares, of a very substantial amount. Then all stud stock shoald bs examined and certiS eatei given for soundness before being allowed to breed, and until this Is done— and despite the fact that the Government may import horses of indisputable sound cess—we can- never expect to breed a race of sound horses. It has been also urged that the Government), when they becntne owners of stallions, should cover mares at a reduced fee. If this course is followed they will olath with the private owner, who has to get his living from the business, whereas, the Government, with the taxpayers' money oettld wipe him out of existence. Another aspect is the fact thab perhaps some few may benefit by a reduced fee, while the majority of the taxpayers, who have to find the interest, derive no benefit whatever from the outlay. And now that it ia definitely decided to embark in horse breeding, all other clauses of industry can claim with equal fores, aaaistance from the Govern ment.—l am, etc., Bbehdek. i

THE LATEST

THE TBANSVAAL WAR

United Press Association—By Elecfcric Telegraph—Copyright

Frightful Stories by Boer Prisoners

Attempts to Inflame the Dutch

Kruger in France, 1

Blows the Trumpet of Defiance

(Received Wakapuaka Nov 24, 94 ft m, This Office 9 37 a m)

London, November 28

The paroled priaonera at the Cape are circulating frightful stories of the barbarism of British soldi rs with a view to inflaming the Dutch preparatory to the forthcoming Africander Conference, wbioh will be held at Worcester in Cape Colony. Several Britishers farms in Natal and the Orange Colony have been looted and burned and the inmates turned on to the veldt* In one instance the owner was ill in bed with rheumatic fever and hs was removed in a ©art. The family walked twelve miles and wen not allowed food for 24 hours.' Two thousand more Boer prisoners have be«n despatched to St. Helena. A b->mb was found in the possession of Italians arrested at Johannesburg on the 16tb.

Paeiß, Nov. 28

Kroger had an hoar's interview with M. Deloasse and afterwards visited the Hotel de Villa, whare in the course of a speech, he declared that the Boer resistance would be continued until"]ustioe was obtained, and he would not cease to appeal for arbitration.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

Frinch. Soldiers Attack British

United Press Association—By Eloctrso Telegraph—Copyright)

Rtoeived Wafeapuaka Nov 29, 94 a.m, This Office 9 50 » m) Hongkong, November 28 Thirty French soldiers at Shanghai, in reran go for the British assaulting French men, created m disturbance ia the English Settlement. They defied the police and bayoneted several civilians.

Horns and Foreign.

United Preßß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Co| yright

Reooived Wakapuaka Nov 29, 9 4 a m This Office 9 33 a, m

London, Nov. 28

Lord Wolseley retires on Friday. General Evelyn Wood will acb as Commander-in chief till Lord Roberta' arrival.

Australian

United Press Asßociation~By E!eq.§rM'•'

Telegraph—Copyright!

Received Wakapuaka Nov 29, 933 am, This office 101 a m Melboueni, November 29 'She Pramier has announced that he Intends tr> mk Parliament* for from £50,000 to £60,000 fco make provision for the destitute poor, while the whole question of old »g« pensions was being threshed out

THE BEER POISONING SENSA TION.

Further Cases

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Reoeivid Wakapuaka JNov 29, 10 10 am, This Office 1050 am London, November 28

The beer poisoning epidemic is spreading la Chester, Birmingham, Sbrood, Stour bridge* Birkenhead, and Liverpool. There are seven hundred cases to the Manchester and Liverpool hospitals. The disease is described' as peripheral neuritis. The symptoms are like berriberri fever. Chemists are unable to discover the cause. A sugar substitute ia expected. London beers are being examined:

Ashburton Technical Classes Association

The following is the report and balance sheet of the Ashburton Technical Classes Association i—

October 23, 1900 The Chairman of the Teohnicat Classes Association—Sir,—l have the honour to present the following report of the Asiooia* tion'e work for the session now closed :—

A public meeting wai held on July 2. 1900, to consider the advisability of forming evening classes ia . Ashburton, and thf following committee were appointed:—Rev R A Woodthorpe (chairman), Miss Jones, Meim S Hardley, Brock, Cawsey, Ferrimat), Grant, Balraond, Hiskens, and TenDaoß (secretary). At a subsequent* meeting, Messrs H Friedlamder, D Thomas, 0 Reid, and 0 D Hardie were added to the number. This committee met three times, arranged a uoheme of work* which it appended, procured teachers, obtained the use of the Borough and High schools, adopted the rales of the Dunedin Technical Sohool, and fixed tbe fees at » figure (7*6J} well within the reach of everyone. In order, however, that bo dsserving youth might be prevented, by money considerations, from attending, ail honorary members were granted the privl' Efgeef nominating free pupilc ?KCOBAM>SH OF WOBIC

A, Litwary—Eo^iish language and liters* tart, Lfttin, and French. B Commercial — Arithmetic, book keep* Ins, shorthand, penmanship, typewriting* 0. Technical — Drawing, mathematics, ohsmistry, electricity, theoretical! plumbing, carpentering. The threefold course was arranged : A. to sail) civiS service and matriculation candidates ; 8., accountants and clerks ; 0,, mechanics who might) desire to fio fcheniseWes for technipological examination*. Pq |uly 13tb students met for the first time were addressed by the Bey R A Wood' bborpe, after which a time table was drawn up and the regular olaeo work began the following week. The question of con' binning classes where the attendance was below a certain minimum (6) was discussed, and ib was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the teachers. We art pleased to say thib having gives their services gratuitously, the teachers had sufficient fnthuslastn in* their work to carry on ali tho»e classes where even two or threes n«nilt presented themselves. ' ifiie committee however, did not see their way during the present session to continue the olawes In penmanship, plumbing and carpentering, as there seemed to be little or bo demand for such instruotlo >. Some difficulty was) at first experienced in procur* a suitable MMtlngplaos, s)ui owing to the kindnwt of the High School Board and the Borough S*a«9lGQafttlfttt> th* qlmm* wer*

abls to meeb in what proved to be moat convenient rooms. The thanke of the Association are also due to the vestry of St Stephens for granting the use of their schoolroom where the vary large literature olasß wan able to meet in the afternoon.

I have appended a table of attendances etc, from which it wil! be seen something like 200 persons have taken advantage of our classes.

GLASS TEACHER 801.6 Eng. Literature Rev Woodthorne, MA 40 French Mise Mulholland, MA 4 Latin C D Hardie, AA 4 ! Eng. Grammar 0 F Salmond, MA 5 Book-keeping 0 Dixon, Esq. ]0 Typewriting Mba M Graham 7 Shorthand Miss E Gates 5 Arithmetic D Grant, E*q. 5 Brawing A Ager, F.R.1.8.A. 12 Mathematics W Brook, Esq. 2 Chemistry J 8 Tennanfc, Mi A. 2 Electricity J 8 Tennanft, M.A. 5 J Total _ « loi The Committee would take this opportu* nity of pointing out the mutual benefits, which may accrue if employers would give a I word of advice to their juniors about these ! classes The session of 1901 will begin in April next, and with the Government subsidy now available ib is hoped thab the more technical part of tho work may be extended. From the appended balance sheet it will be seen thab it was impossible, in this the initial term to have attempted more. The thanks of the Association ara specially due to Mies Mulholiand, the Rev R A Wocdthorpe, Meeara Dixon, Salmond, Grant Brock, Hardie and Tennaob for giving their services gratuitously, and thus enabling us to close our first session with a small credit balance

In conclusion it is to be hoped that with a roil of 101 pupils, and a body of capable and enthusiastic teachora we may next year appeal to the public of Ashburton for the support which the movement deserves,— I am &c,

J IS Tennant, Hon Sec.

BALANCE SHBET AT NOVEMBER 28, 190 C Receipts —

"What Happened to Jones."

Dr Goodley, professor of c mpatative theology at Ballarat College, who is ihe cause of much fun in "What Happened to Jones," which will be produced by Mr Charles Arnold and his company in Ash burton, next Friday at the Oddfellow's Hall, is cot as many suppose, merely introduced by way of local gag for the Australian tour, and the story of his creation has a certain interest. The author of the farce, MrG. H. Broadhurst, named the part at first the Bishop of Ballarati, though why doea not appear, and tinder that tite the piece was played through the United States, for Mr Broad hurst, though an Englishman, failed to get It staged in his native country. The furore ie created In America, however, soon won it an opening in England, and then came the ordeal of licensing by the Lord Chamberlain. That high official took exception to the bishop -"even a colonial bishop," he crue'ly added - being made a character In so light a piece, as her Majesty, he explained, did not like the cloth appearing in anything that lacked solemnity and dignity. So Mr Broadhurat had to dismiss his bishop and replace him m Dr Goodlty, of Ballarat College. At ihe present time four com 1 panles In the United Siatea, and two in England are playing cne piece, so the fame of the chair of comparative theology at Ballarat College—which, by the way, is pretty well established in the old country —is well maintained before the public ■

Waterton Wesleyan Church

Tho anniversary services in connection with the above Churoh were held on Sunday November 25. In ths afternoon a sacred Service of Bong entitled • Over th« Lice,' was rendered in a very efficient manner by the Willowby choir under the baton of Mr Jos. Wheeler, Mr T Wheoler acted as organist and Miss R M Lill gave the oon* neefcive readings. The various solos were taken by Misses Pratley, Ha) man, R Harding, and Messrs T Wheeler, and 3 Hay man. The congregation was large and very muoh appreciated what proved to be a moat impressive service. In the evening tbe Rev J D Jory preaobed from the words ' Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth; for lam God anil there is none else.' On Tuesday evening the unnal tea meeting was held.and the weather being floe, was largely attended. The tea was held in the Library Hall, and the tables four in number were presided over as follows:—No 1, Mrs F Hooking, misted by Misses Orossan, J Houston, and A Hook' ings. No 2, Mrs Watson assisted by Miss Watson (2), and Thompson. No 3, Mrs March, assisted by Micses Williams, March and Mrs Pearson. No 4, Mrs WestoD, assisted by Misses Weston (2) and Bsgg. After the tea an adjournment was made to tho Church where the public meeting was held. Addresses were given by the Rev J D Jory, who presided, and Rev J Skinner, Mr Harding and James Croy. Solos were given by Misses Frat'ey, Thompson and Watson, and Mr W W Harding, and a quartette by Messrs Wheeler and S Hayman and Mrs 'Prat ley'and R Harding. Miss Lill also gave a recitation. The various itsem* were well given and muoh appreciated. The Treasurer's report show«d a credit b*lanca of £1 Is IQdi After various votes of thanks had been .given tha meeting was brought to a close by the Chairman pro nouncing the benediction

Sad and Sjjddbk Death—The Tim' am Herald" reports the death of Mr. Vm. Reliant?, sheepfarmer, of Orton, Ringitata(who until aboah two years ago lived at Cannlngton, near Cave), He had been ailing for some time from heart disease, but fora few-days before hlsdeath had been much better. On Monday he started to drive his .daughter to Temuka, and had not reached hia gate when he fell from hia beat to the floor of the vehicle, and expired in a few minutes. Deceased was a son o! the late Mr John Kelland, and brother ot Measers R, and E. Kelland of Tlmaru Downs.

MINING

The dredgemaster of the Central Electric wired on Tuesday to the effect that he had struck gold and thafc the prospeots were improving, though the river was rising and the drift rather troublesome.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Nov 29

The returns of immigrrc.Hon and emigration for October chow that 1,525 pftrtnni arrived in May and 867 left, against 1,460 and 1,162 respectively in October, 1899.

Timarc, Nov 29

Messrs Gates and Carl arrived per motor car at 8 30 last night. There were many inoU dints on the way, especially at Hinds and Winchester. This morning they have been interesting the townsfolk by running abru the streets. They return to Cbristo<iurch by express to day, the roadi being to rough to drive baok.'

Napier, Nov 29

The Wesleyan District Synod last night adopted a petition protesting agaia«t the introduction of licenses into the King Country urging Parliament to reject certain proposals in the Licensing Acts Amendment Bill 1900, and further urging that such drastlu changes asare referred to should not be made till the people bay c considered them, and pronounced upon them at the Hist gentxftl •leotion,

Wblliswtok, No? 29

In the Supreme Court J B Imrie, late railway station master at Forton, who pleaded guilty to forgery of vouchers was admitted by Judge Edwards to probation for two years, a friend having undertaken to repay the moneys for which accused was responsible

The Grown Prosecutor intimated this morning that he did nob intend to proceed with the remaining charges against Brother Killian.

The trial of Edouard Forrier (Brother Wyberlus), on a oharge of indeoent as3«u>b on a lad named Wm Hardwick, formerly an inmate of the Stoke sch no!, but now at Bnrnh&m, began before Judge Edwarda this morning.

In tho Wybertui case, Hardwick, In ex«mini»tfon, admitted discrepancies bat ween his (statements of to day and those in She Magistrate's Court:. At. the conclusion of his evidence the Judge in answer to the Crown prosecutor said he would nob hacg a cat upon the evidence. Mr Hell tendered no further witnetnes, and the jury at His Honoi'd direction returned a verdict of not guilty*

« Two Wairarapa divorce oasea were before the Chief Justice to day : San»h Stanley sued for a divorce from Wra E Hianley on tho ground of desertion, and James Mao* kenz o procoeded against Eliztbeth Maeken' zie on the ground of mieoonduct, with A Eraser joined as co-respondent. Decrees nisi were granted in both cases.

The employers of wharf laborers in Wel lington, have filed a counter demand to the case of the Union before the Conciliation

oard, asking that the ordinary hours be 8 a.m to 5 p tn, and to pay wages from In to Is 6d an hour, the latter rate to be for men carrying coale, trimming bunker?-, and carrying and stowing meat. Over time for these to be 2i 3d an hour.

Carterton, Nov 29,

A Maori Chief named Kohia RopaU, fell out of his buggy at Gladstone and sustained a severe fracture of the leg, and was other* wise badly knocked about. Mastebton, Nov 29.

William Bndd has been committed for indecent-y a.«s*ulting his twin daughters; Biil was accepted in two sureties of £ICO each.

Chbistchuroh, Nov 29

Today at Lancaster P*rk there ie a graat gathering from ail schools in North Can terbury, the occasion baiDg the first Public School's Amateur Athlecio Association* Sports, at which some fifteen hundred children are competing. The gathering is most successful, and the weather perfect Nanrx, Not 29

Thevalue of exports from Napier during the qaarter ending September 30, was £89,557, an increase of no lets fchs»n £47,887 over exporta in corresponding qaarter last year; The principal increases are in mutton and beef, the figures being mutton, 1899. £2437. 1900, £24812. Beef, 1899, £8300, 1900, £21,940

Dunkdin, November 29,

Th« trial of Sarah F«'go for murder com. meoced today. Messrs Sim and Thornton deftnd The Crown challenged three jurors and the defence two. The defence will be that accused acted under haHucidationa, The case w!il la«t the eutire day. At the Supreme Court civil sessions today, Catherine Nugent is suing William White for £50 for damages for slander*

Alleged Theft by A Bank Teller

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph

Chbistouuroh, November 29

Adam OMver was charged at the Cour* this morning with f be thefb of £960 from the National bank, where he wai teller. A remand was grantee! till Tuesday. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £100 each, the personal bond of £100.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THORBDAY.

(Before 0 A Wray, Esq, S,M)

Beveral civil cases were adjourned for a week.

Henry Stepheeson was fined 5s and costs for holding an auotion sale at his place of business on Thursday afternoon,

Old Age Pensions—Four old age pensions were applied for and granted.

SPORTING

D. J. C. SPRING MEETING

United Precs Association—By Bleotrlo Telegraph

Donedin, November 29

The weather was ehowery and the attendance good,' inoluding the Governor and the Horn J G Ward/ Results :—

First Hr/BDLis—Dundee 1, The Slumberer 2, Piooeer 3. All started. Won by four lengths. Time-5-10$. Dividend—£2 14s

Hack—Sally 1, Giadys II 2, Galileo 3, Won by eight lengths- Time — 1.35. Dividend—£4 2s

Dpwjcdin Handicap — Canteen 1, Red Gauntlet 2. Only the pair started. Won by four lengths. Time—SOJ Dividend—£4 4« Cup—Paladin 1. Jupiter 2, Duadas 3. Nihilist alto started. The field were bunched till the last quarter of a mile, when Paladin shot ont, winning hollowly by four lengths, Time~24o. Div—£s

Fultnen and Btratbnairn were scratched. The former was pulled out in view of his Auckland engagements. He will be shipped for there to-morrow

FIELDING RACES.

Fieloiko Nov 29 The weather is fine for the opening day. Results :—

KiwiteA Stakes—Philanthropist; 1, Per* feotion2, Whitirtsv3. Won easily. Soratohfd —Man-o-war, Oracle. Melwood, Proposal, Jewel Gun. Time-147|- Dividend—£B 17s.

Maiden Hack Flat—Etang l, Sudor 2, Kuaeerop 3. Scratched—Hokio, Bulrush, Luni Kee, R' jaoted P« AND?,Byra — Crusoe I, Heiren 2, Mnrmur 5. Oloio fiaish. All i&tarted. Time-2 43. Dividend—£2 19a

TAKAPUNA J C SPRING MEETING.

Auckland, Nov 29 The following are the weight! for the second day :~

Spring Handicap—Hohoro §10, Blue Jacket 94, Dayntree9l2,, Rosella, Firefly, and 8t Peter 8 10, Sb Ursula 83, Hayings, Honesty, 713, Winsome 712, Cuirasser 72, Toroa 612, Lindlook 612, Volee 612, Doctor 610. Swiftfoot 610, Crusade, Motor, Brll* liant, Matamatahorakiki, Dalbirne, Boai' phele, 6 7. Stanley Handicap — Telephone 110, Kettledrum, Lady Dash, Takapuna 810, 86 Elmo 80, Clansman 7 9, Lady Avon, Fairy House 77, Pretoria 76, The Owl, The Frsnohman, Roaiphele 7 0, Ambition, Golden Rose, D*adbeat6l2, Jack Brown 610, Chief, Miai Mora, Tiki, Brookland 67.

Back Handicap-.T*k»pun» 912, Pm torla 85, Defender 712, Progee 78, Athoi, Brose, Matamataborakiki 7 7, Golden Trtu, Barhns76, Trumpet 11, Motor 74, folee 73, Jack Brown, Soaltfish ?2» Bedrock, The Master 71, Suuiet, Terrenoe 6 9, Ocm* pent, Li»dw67,

fRB ABHBCRTON GUABDIAB 1 WOftSOAT, NOVEMBIB 89, 1904|



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Expenditure.™

£ b d !as Company (gas and fitting*) 2 14 6 Cent of Arcade room .. .. 010 6 [erosene M .. .. 0 7 0 In Barns (cleaning Borough school] 2 2 0 -tationery .„ „ 0 3 9 'eaohers' fees ..  6 6 0 tent of three typewriters .. 3IS 0 L&ilnge and cartage to and from Chrißtchurch , ... 4 5 11 loot of ohairs and table . M 0 7 6 lardley Bros, fixing gasSttings &c 3 0 0 I ail and Guardian advertising aooounb ._  1 16 6 laeb at Ashbarton Permanent Building Society ... 144

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WEtMh BANM(SAP-8t Peter 1012, Bt Ursula 10 10, Knight of Athal 100, Honeity 912. Bellman, Hy!as94» Admiral Haw|r> 92, Doctor 8 12, Regalia II 8 9, Sfc Lawrecep 85, Toroa 84, Black Rose, Crusade 82, Pt Ktyn 80, Bob 712, Bachu«7iO, Matama'a harakiki 79, Motor 78, Voien. Regulut. Oreecent, Brilliant, Tiki, Tuirne 77. Handicap Hurdles—Tim 11 S, Troub\ dnnr 112. Voltigeur 11, 10 9 V-r m Major 10 8, 8tlm»nlO6, Hjl^a 10 8, Straybird Tip 92, Cronj^, Forty'Seve t Hearlfor4, The Master, Princess of Thule, Tahaka 9. Sicond PoNf Handicap—Bine Pau? 912, The 81ave 98, Lena 97, Cl. n»man, Pipiwha" rauroa 8 19, Texas, Nora 713 Ethel, Gaiety Girl 710, Brookiand, GarEtett 77, Morag, Chief Mjsa, First Whisper 74, Myrene 72, Actress 70. Rapit 612, Wee Tottie, Mamoa, Goetzer 610. Castley Handicap — Hohoro 1115, St Peter 98, Rosella 90, Hastings 810, Taka* puna 82, Winsome 713, Minerva 712, Doctor 76, Lady Avon, Cniraseme 74, Landlook 72, The Frenchman, Toroa 70, StKlyn, Zealous, Swiftfoot 612, Myrene, Roiiphele 69, Matamatahorakikl, Golden Rose, Patil Beaton, Dead Beat, Tiki 6 7 To CoßßW?oNDiMT»—Letteri to the Editor are unavoidably held over, A Good Fiou Rivix.—The Temuka leader says that fhh »re literally twarming in the I Opihi, from one hole near Pleasant Point i nearly three hundred have been take*.V-- CovKxy CowKoit. Staff.—The question waa brought up ab yesterday's meeting of the County Council with respect to an increase of salary to the junior clerk alao the appoint* ment of a boy In the office, and i& was left with the chairman to bring forward a recom mendation The ISew Post Office.—Mr Hyndman mid c a start to "day with the Post Office contract. His staff were bn«y getting the site ready, by taking down the fences, and fhfl stable is advertised for sale for removal. The Contingent For AusißAi.ii.~the leader Rajs that Captain Hayhnrst expects to l^avo Tomuka by expreßa truin tomorrow to join the contingent thab will go to the Commonwealth demonstrations in Sydney Colonel Pole Penton will go in command and Captain Hayhurst.wiM act as adjutant. gPRINOBURN.—The railway turn table which has been agitated for by residents and others for twelve months past seems now in a fair way to be erected. A week ago the | necessary plant reached this terminus and now that it ia on the spot it is to be hoped no unnecessary delay will occur in placing the table in position and in working order. Messrs W H Collins & Co, anoounoe that tiny have opened up twenty bales of new wall papers of very choice pattern*, The Ashburton farmer* are reminded that, the painters patent skeith adjusting buckle for ewivle skeith and spring pulling gear for ploughs may be seen at work on Mr R Hous* tons farm Wincbmore during th-a week, WANTED." NISW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Car son k Co s TJIOR SALE for Removal—The Stable now IJ standing on the Posfo Office Rite —Apply'to Foreman on the job. 11 203 ANKW Shipment of KnglislTTea and Breakfast China just to hand at reasonable prices.—Carson & Co. T7IOR English XMnnerware of A 1 quality I? and lowest Prices, go to Carson & Co, Tanorad vStrest AYOUxnG Bricklayer, just Out; of his time desires employment in Aihbur ton, Apply Geo. Wrm»hi, c/o Truckle'« Boarding house 11201 Rs-SH Whitebait, Groper, MoklTTiJue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 old Hens at once.— J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. GET our Prices before going elsewhere. All work and Material guaranteed at theEolipse Cycle Works, Tanceed Str«et West 10 272 WANTED KNOWN — Masons preserv ing j*re pints 4* lid quarts 5a 6 i | gallons 6a 9d per dcz^u lib j*m jirs 2< 9d per dez3n 21b j*m j*rs 3s 9d pep drzsn Preserving pans brass and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at Fletcher Bron >, 11 182 W~ ANTED KNOWN—Duchess Tea re duced to la 10 i Ib or Is 8d by s!b tins or Is 7d by 10!b tins. Farther rprtuced by hal| chet>t Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe sains price as Duchess at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores Sole Agents. 11184 W """""ANTED" "KNOWN.—Finest roller flour 2001b bag 14s—1001b bag 7s 6rf 501b 3s 10d 251b 2s or 81b Is—Brau 3a 3d bag Sharps 5a 3d Rock*Balt 5s 6d at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Storßß 11181 \ MERIOAN CANNED Fruits, including X3L Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at'CARSOH & Co's, T&ncred street* BIG Bargain S»ie—Special value in new and fashionable dress stuff*, In all the latest colorings, from 4s 6d fall dress ; large siza'aprons, lljd; Nainaook mnilin, 6£d ; job line white twill sheeting at 10|d j large hearthrugs) 3a 3d} Door Mats, la 4|d at Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tanored Street, Aahbnrton. 11 191 TTTANTED KNOWN-Juat arrived;P**k VV Frean *Co biicuits in following varieties: Cafe Noir, Cream, Sandwich, Choc olate, Fingera, Wavileta, Venice,. Wafer*, Florence Wafers, etc, at Fletoher Bros 11 183 BIG Bargain Sale of Drapery and Cloth* ing at DtmoAN ft Cot- " Art muslin, 2Jd ; splendid value in Lace Curtains, It 6d, Is lid, 2s 3d, up; Grey Calico, I|J, up ; Whitfl Calico, 2jd j Orewdaon'a make at 4s 9d dozen yards; Tabling ll^d; Handker' chiefs, 6 for 93 ; Silk Scarves, lOfd ; Mena' Sao Suits, 27s 6 d {Colonial Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, up ; Boys' Collars, 3 for Is.—Duncan As Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tailored Street, ABhburtoa. " XS | ON iT"RlAD~fHlß—Bioyoles "from £16, JIJ 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17d 6d, Tubes 7s 6d, Bells 6d, Solution \ ]b U Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10*, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per Ib, Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips la per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works 1Q273 HA&KE Pianos are the best; uneur passed by any for value. Just re ceived, 8,8 and A. Models of the above; call and see them before buying elsewhere ; up'to'date, guaranteed, Eaay terms. Organs from 10s per month, and pianos from £1 per month. Agenb for Milner & Thompson, Christchurch —H M Jone3. ■? ••■■ JUST Unpacked — Beautiful Framed Pictures (in colour photography), Hand Painted Fire Screens, Vases (new designs in tinted glass); Fancy Grasses (for decoraf ing); Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Photo Frames, Albums, etc. The above are all New Goods of latest designs and marked at a price to command a ready sale.—A. H, Williams, Tancred Street. ASHBURTON LODGE, 1811, E«C. mHE BRETHREN of the above Lodge X are requested to attend the Installation ot the Matter of the Thistle Lodge, at the Masonic Hall, on FRIDAY, Novembw 30, 1900, at 7.30 p m, in full Masonic costume. By order of the W.M. I THOMAS MYNETI JONES, 11,199 ■ Secretary PUBLIC TRIAL OF PAINTER'S PATENT SKEITH ADJUST ING BUCKLE & SPIING PULLING GEAR FOR PLOUGHS. ' fTIHE above may be seen at work on Mr X JR. Houston's Farm, Wioehmore, during this week. Farmers are cprdially invited to inspect. 11174 THE Australian Widows' Fund Lift Assurance Society baa a vacancy for a Travelling Agent) in Ashburton District. Previous experience not absolutely neottesary. Terms; salary and oommliaion. Apply In fint inetano* to—DatiO Tromai, District Ageefe, Atbbnrton. II 80S



f\ DDIBLLJ^WS 1 HALL, FRIDAY (30th) 4 SATURDAY (let). TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Tie Popular London Aotor, CHARLES .ARNOLD and Kit ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY, From the Strand Theatre, London. Lately terminated a brilliantly 1000688101 Season fa Dunedin. 52 Nights Princess Theatre. Melbourne. 54 Nights Palaae Theatre, Sydney. Mr Arnold and hia Company were the last theatrical oosjbblnatipn that appeared in Johannesburg and Pretoria, FBXDAY (30th) FRID&Y At 8 O'clock, ''What Happened to Jones" Aa played by Mr Arnold and hia Company for 340 Nights afc the Strand Theatre, London. SATURDAY (Ist) SATURDAY ■ " WHY SMITBTIbF'E HOME." NB.—The Performance on SATURDAY Night will commence at 9 o'clock. If I» Hurts You To Lacoh DON'T SEE "JONES" OR "SMITH*" Thty would disturb the serenity of an Owl. Prices—4^, 3s, 2a. Box Plan at Mr Jones. 11 164 Manager—L J LOHR.. _ THQMAS " — CLEARING bALfi BLACKSMITH'^ TOOLS, Ac. HINDS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 MB DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Pag»t to aeli at the Hinds on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1900, The Whole of the Btaokaroith'a Tools, Traps, Drays, Etc, consisting of Heavy Spring Tr*p s Light Spring Trap, Dray, Qhaffbntter and Horae Gear, Tyre Bed, Wheel Stool, Set Trap Harness, Pair Round Blacksmith* Bellows and Frame, 2 Anvils, 3 Pairs Vices, 1 Drilling Machine and Taokle, 25 «§?aire' Tongs, Large Quantity Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's Tools, Quantity of Well Pipio| and MeW Iron, Lob of Old Iron, beside a large 100 of Sundriea too numeroua to mention. 1 COW, 1 HEIFER. Luncheon provided. SALE AT S p.m. 11 200 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, " AROADK HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, - 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR wi!l|belheld en the above date, .■ E3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D, THOMAS, 10 237 Auctioneer. OATS. WA N T E D —OATS for prompt delivery. U 133 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lt». OATS. w;ants'd- OAAA SACKS of OATS fit for thi 4>\J\)\J Tranivaal 11 169 |D, {EHOMAg. Yon - • . ■. • Miss M*ay Goo&tbi&gs IfYOTT DO HOT BBf XODR HARDWARK and Groceries from John Orb ft Co.) East Street, Ashburmn. ( . FOR SALE (CHEAP,) BshSAL GOOD Second-hand Bicycles; ¥BOM £S ««» £15 JSo K-«a»oual>le Offer JECefu«ed. John Orr & Co. JOHN ORR & Co, HAVE ON SALE A FIRST-GLASS ST t OO,K OF GARDEN REQUISITJBS. I LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to inapeob o*r ■teck of Rubber HOSE.



E, W. HvtiMßß, A HBURTON. December Ist 1900 AT THB ORANGE HALL, AND MONDAY, H)UESDAY,& WEDNESDAY, 3rd, 4th, and sth December, 1900, at 12 30 pm- Each Day. TO TAILORS. DRAPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, PRIVATE BUYERS, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC SALE OF DRAPERY. Id Iha Assigned Estate of McCavlll and Co., Belfaib, Manchester, and London. EW. HANMER has reoeived initruo • tiona from Dabc%T M. Ford, Ffife, {*gant for Liquidators in the above Estate), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A hrga Consignment of DRAPERY, 33 Gases and IS Bales of which hive been apportioned for Disposal in Aahburton, consisting of— Irish Linen, Table Damask, Irish Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linen, Guipure and Art Curtains, Twilled Linen and I Cotton Sheeting, LineD, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Maroella and Greeia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and Chio<» Quilts, White and Bleached | Calicoes, Linen »nd Silk Handker chief*, Blankets, Carriage and Baggy Rugs, Cl«th and Tapestry Table Govern, Black and Coloured Oash i meres (< 11 wool), Black and Coloured i All-wool Merinos, French Robes, I Dress Sergeer, All-wool Shirts, Union j and Cotton Shirt?, Men's All-wool Pants and Shirts, etc., Ladies' Under l wear, Serge?, Tweeds, Coatings, aold in full suit lengths, and also in Ladles' Costume lengths. [ lABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE TERMS OASHJ N.B.— The pubic will please bear in mind that Mr For<i has spared no expense in securing first-class Cutters, who have held important situations in the chief Australian cities, and all those who may favour him with their Orders for Making-up can rely on getting every satisfaction* J. R. BLAND, 11 163 Auctioneer. S * 855 O g 1 c^.g'.Pn | 5 " *P3 £ Cum _,- 8 M ft j Kj | g | ijraSS 8 ■ ■ g BIBRGER'S SHEEP-MARK IS G COMPOSITION IN THREE OQLORS-BLAOK, RED, BLUE. riIHE finest and most) economical Sheep X Branding Oil in the market i Read the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers in Otago; WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From K.Z Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore. May 22, 1897 Dear Sirs,—We have found Burger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using it again, as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose— P J Patjbbson, Stat. Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MOEK ECONOMICAL THAN Oil. AND LAMPBLACK From J M McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmeraton, May 19,1897 Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stat* ing that Bkrgkbs Sheep Branding Cum? pound thab I received from you has given me e\ery satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 10,1897 Dear Sirs,—l have used Berber's Branding Oil for some years, and have found it so "satisfactory that I make a point of reoowmending it. The liquid in the drums is of the same consistency right from top io bottom, and requires no stir ring ONLT TO BK USED TO BBS APPRECIATED From James Taylor, Wairuna. Clinton, May 15,1897 - Dear Sirs,—lJfuaed Bkbokbs Branding blue, blacK and red, last season on my ffofek, ami I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. It has enly to be used to h appreciated GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL TEARS From Mr John Elliott, Ghdbrook Station, Middlemaroh, May 18,1897 My Dear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding Bbrgir's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on allourflooki for saveral years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and la ready for use* I find it last* well, being quite legible on fall woolled •kins, It Is much .more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp* black and oil), as owing to its even quality, there ia no waste Always ready for uses Guarantee* not to injure the wool. Will wash off en icourlng without leaving a atain -; > . ' 8»l» *t ■",'-■'"';!.,' ' ■ F. FERRIMAN, Aahbnrton, N.Z. F. FEBRIMAN.



FLETCHER BROS. DECEMBER PRICE LIST- New Season's Fruits for our Xmas Trade. WE bare just received our new FRUITS per b.s. Delphic, and we can^ay with . confidence that they are exceptionally fine. We must apologise to out Customers for charging Huch an extraordinary high price for Currants, bnt w "'art compelled to do so, on account of the great shortage in tie currant crop, being only 50,000 tons Instead of 150,000 tons ;or only one third of the usual quantity. Currant* are quoted in the London market ab 112 a per cwfc, or Is per Ib; bo the New Zealand price for this article Is nob extortionate, A CARIFUL PERUSAL OF THE PRICE LIST WILL PAY YOU. Finest new Currants , Bdperib Finest New Sultanw ... 81 perlb Finest new Valencia Rasina 7d „ Good old Sultanas ... 7d „ Finesb New Muscatels ..ls&l/4,, New Turkey Figs ... 9d .» Fjne Mnscatels ... ... lOd „ New Turkey Figs ... lib box SI Finest new Dates.,. ... 6d „ New Cor king Figs ... 7d pet IV New French Prunes ... lOd „ Dried Peaches ... 9d „ Good Stewing Prunes ...6d&Bd  Dried Apples ... 9d ,» New Sielly AJmonds ... le6d „ Dried Apricots ... 101 „ New Jordan Almonds ... 2s id  Dried Pears ... 105 „ New Canned Fruits. 2|lb tins, Dried Necfcarinea ... lOd „ Peaches, Pears, Apricots lOd per tin New Preserved Ginger... 8d „ Extra quality Royal Taste Tinned Seeded Rasins ... 9d „ „ Peaches and Pears ... Is Od „ New Mixed Peel New Defalcated Cocoannt... 7d  L?ruoß, Citron... 81 „ Croßße nnd Blackwell's Essences Finest Mixed Spice, lid packets Lemon. Vanilla, etc., 9d per bottle Fdmonds Baking Powder, 0c and lOd Onlonial Essences, 4a per doz.; 5d per bot. ftew Barcelona Nats, 8d per lb Walnuts, 8i perlb (Auckland No; 1) Finest Cane Sugar -2fS per lb, or 701b bag 15s 8d ; Brewers Crystals 3d per lb of .»..• 70lb bag 16s lid. Duchefs Tea reduced to Is lOd perlb, Is 8d 51b tin, of Is 7dlb by ] 01b tin. Golden Tipped Ceylon Orange Pekoe, same aa DacheM SEASONABLE GOODS, 2lb tins Corned Be? f ... Is Od per tin Kippered Herrings ... lOdpertlft 2ib fins Corned Motion ... la 0d „ Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd „ lib tin Sheep Tongues ... Is 2d „ Sardines 4d, 4tf, M« B', la 0-» „ 21b tin Sheep Tongues ... 2a 2d „ Salmon, Alaska, 9i and lOd „ 2lb tin Brawn ... lOi „ Salmon, Cocktail .>. Is Od „ lib Oxford, Irish and German Lobster ... ... lid ( , Sauaageß ... Is 3d „ Fresh Herrings 7d&Bd „ Ho tin Camp and Picric Pie Is 3d  Star brand Mullet ... 7d „ Crcs3 and Black well'a Paste, Is 3d per jar Cove Oysters ...  8d „ BISCUITS. PATENT MEDICINES Fancy Lunch, 3£d ib by the tin or B£d Rolloway's and Cockles Pills, It 34 by thelb per box , CHeye Lunch, 3£d by the tin, or 3|d by Beechams and Slegels, Is 4d per box the lb pain Killer, Is 3d and 2s 3d per bottl* Superb Wine, s|-i lb by tin or 6£d by lb Steadman's Powders Is 2d per packet Vanilla Wine s|>b by tin, or 6£d by lb Enos Fruic S^lts, 3r 3d a bottle Rich Tea, 5i lb by tin or 6d by lb Mother Siegels Syrap, Is 9d »nd 2o lid Peoples Mixed, 4d lb by tin or 4|<i by lb a bottle Fancy Mixed, 6£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb St. Jacob's OH, 2s 6d a battle Desert, 9d lb by tin, or lOd by lb Mellins Food, Is 9d and 3a Garibaldi, s£d lb by tin, or 6d by lb Bengers Food, la 9i tin Sultanas, Bid lb by tin, or 6d by lb Hood's and Ayer's SaroapariHa, 4s 8d 4|dlb by tin, or 5i lb a bottle Water, 4|i lb by tin. or 6b lb Himrods Asthma Care, 4s lid a tin Ginger Nut-*, s£dlb by tin, r>r6d lb Keplers Extract ofMMaltt t 2a .6d Oocoanut, 7^d lb by tin, or 8d 'b battle Cracknels, Is Id lb by tin or Is 2d lb Bile Beans, Is 4d a box Peak, Frean & 0», - Bee Ointment, Is 41 ab< x Cream Sandwich ... Is 4d per lb Senna Leaves, 23 OafeNolr ... ... 1« 2d „ Salts 6d a dozen, Cherry Cream ... ... Is 6i „ Wavelets ... ... Je 6d „ Macaroons ... ... 2,9 d „ And all o her Patmts equally Venice Waf-rs ... ... 29 3d „ Neapolitan Waifsrs ... 2s 3d  reduced. Chocolate Fingers ■ ... Is Pd  Florence Wafers ... 2j 3d „ OHEMIOALS. SOAP. Morton's Cream of Tartar .... Is 3d perlb Silkstone, lOi bar ; lls boxjj^Hi  Carbonate Soda ... 3d „ McLeod's Caundrine, 9d a bar ;ll**o« „ Tartarie Acid ...islOd „ Bawlingß Bomtstic, 6d bar ;8s 6d box „ < itHc Acid 3d oz, IslOd „ Bond's Cleanser, 3d bar; 4s 9d a box  Alum Powdered ... fid „ Sunlight Soap, Is a box „ Refined Saltpetre 61 „ Lifebuoy Carbolic, 6d bar ;Is 4d box „ Sulphur ... 6d „ Victory Soap, 6d a bar Sulphate ef Magoeaia, 3& per oz. Flora Soap, 8d a box Calvert's Disinfecting Powder, 10J a tin Barilla Ash Soap. lOd a bar Caustic Soda, ... ... 8d per tin Carbo'ic Sand Soap, 5d a bar Chloride of Lime , ... Is Od „ Toilet Soap, Pears assorted Tablet!, 4 French Chalk ... ... lOd per lb Tiblets in a box, Is ———— Marj arson's Soap, Is a box Tobacco—Juno, 5$ lb j Nailrod, 4s 6d lb j Pears Unecented, 6j a tablet Derby, 6a 6d ; Golden Eagle, 63; Brown Windsor, 10 tablets for Is Nosegay, 6s. Cleave'a Shaving Sticks, 9i each Sago, Tapioca, Rice, 2W lb ; 51b Is Marmalade, Feilleis, lib tin 8d Washing Soda, Id lb. Crosse and Black well, lib iaro lOd Corn Flour from 2id lb 2!blsßd Sauces—Mellore, B^d and Is 3d a bottle Jam. St. George's, lib tin 4s 6d dozen! U|] L |<|ourown,sland9d Matin Colonial Worcester, 3 bnt. for Is lib tin Raspberry 6d a tin Lea and Perrin's, 14& 26 a bot. 2ib tin Plum, B£d a tin Tomato Sauce, 9i a bottle 21b jirß Raspberry. Is 6d a jar Ohutney Sauce, lOi a bottle 21b jars Plum and Gooseberry, Is 2d jit Brass and Enamelled Iron Preserving. Pans in great Variety at ■■ '' : Low Prices. Mason Jars, Pints 4s lid, Quarts 5s 6d, Half Gallons 6s 9d, lib Stone Jam Jan 2< 9d, 21b citto 3a 9d, Jelly Jars, 2 and 3in a nest; also Mason Improved Preserving Jars, Lightning Jars, and Gilchust Jars. JELLY TUMBLERS FROM 2s 6d PER D.OZH& FLETCHER 8R05.." [CASH SUPPLY STOfiES, Etst Street, Aahburton, and Blgh Street Christohurck