D? Symea in satisfactory/ was then put, and earned unanimously. A vote of thanks to Dr Sytnes was carried, the Onairiran adding be hoped his vir-its would be frequent. The doctor, 3d replying, said he was gkd an end was pnfc to this matter. The notice of an indignation meeting in the papers was not very pleasant for him. He was, however, recompensed by the attendance that night, end thought that if the en'y means of drawing their attention was by an ' indignation meeting,' then they ■honld have one

A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the proceedings.

CABLE NEWS.

- —— <# — United Preae Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph N«w York, September 10. A tidal wave submerged Gal veil ton, destroying four thousand houses, and drowniag from one thousand to two thousand persons. The sea penetrated six miles inland. Several Texan towns wsre completely wrecked by the imrric&ne. Melbourne, Sept 11 A fracas between Mr M»loney, member of Parliament, a solicitor, and his managing clerk, Wiggins, resulted In Mr Maloney being stabbed several times, but not seriously. Wiggins ban been arrested.

Londok, September 10

Sir William Preece, consulting engi neer to the-Post Office, has discovered A method of wireless telephony He ried the principle across the sea for a istance of eight mil pa.

The Wreck Of The Fatami Manu

Uoltsd Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane Sept 11 With reference to the loss of the Jap jtnese liner Futami Mara, Captain Thorn W«s on the bridge at the time the dis *ster occurred. The ladiea were first landed, then the Chinese passengers, who Were most noisy and frightened, and afterwards the male passengers were sent

shore

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

OFFICIAL ESTIMATE OF COST

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright,

London Sept 11 No tender haa yet been accepted for the Pacific cable;

A difficulty haa arisen respecting the successor of Sir Julian Salomons on the Cable Board. New South Wales nominated Mr Copeland, but Queensland desires either Sir Henry Norman or Sir H Tozer,

The official estimate of the coat of the cable, including the two main tenance steamers and all other initial expenditure, is £1,730 9 659. Tenderere are to undertake to manufacture and lay the cable, provide and erect cable houses, make surveys, and keep the cable working for thirty conHecutive days, It is understood that other ex penses, amounting to £180,000, include Station buildings, stafi quarters, instru ments, engineer's fees, and one main tenance sbip, costing £80,000. These are not included in the tenders.

Sporting.

Per United Press Association—By

Electric Telegraph.

Sydney, September 11 The following is (he result of the Metropolitan Handicap, of 1500 soys; 1| mile—Reviver 1, Tarquin 2, Cyanide 5. {Twenty-six others aliio started. Won by three parts of a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time—2 36.

GERALDINE B.G. SPRING MERTING.

The following nominations have been re* eelved !—

FIBS* DAI

Squattebs' Handicap, of 25 soys; one mile—First Blond, Ejsotor, Whirlwind, Lady Msdallii'a. Clandeboye, Proposal, Belligerent Speculator, Rslio, Orphan Tbot, of 50 soys ; fcwo niiles—Katipo, Jackoo. Miracle Jack, Sydney, Soottiih Ltau, Lsm Bell, Whitefeoti. Prince Albert, Pretoria 11, Young Berlin, Fionntiala Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; l| mili—Clytis, Huku, Nihilist, Proposal, Sea brook, Phryne Hack Handicap, of 20 »ov« ; fire furlongs —Heliograph, Lady Gorton, Gomtanoi, lodine, Little Daisy, Sunrose Fhjwa Handicap, of 30 so?* j nix fur !ong»—MUra, W&rringfcon, Lady Killer, St Denis, Hypnotist, Orphan Trot, of 20 bovi ; I 5 mile—-Braemar, (Toronto, Chandelier, Slim 'nn, Miracle J&tk, Beauty, Gambler, Mqino, Waitui, Dora, Whitefoot, EUie More, Edward R, Wanaka, llisfc, Pretoria 11, Bluettone, Medora, Young Berlin, Saaresy, Fionauala Bklfirld Handicap, of ZOsovi; seven furlongs—First Blood, Grand Cross, Ejeotor, Huku, Lady Medallist), Olandeboye, Oatnoo, Romanoff, Speculator, Relic, Gloaming, Valentino SECOND DAY Stbwabes' Stakes, of 25 ssvs } se?en furlongs—Firsb Blood, Ejeotor, Huku, Lady Medallist, Clandeboye, Cameo, Proposal, Speculator, Belie, Gloaming BTkot, of 25 Bovß ; 1J mile — Braemar, Katipo, Mambrino King, Transit Royal, i Mtraola Jack, Sydney, Gambler, Scottish Lm3, Lena Bell, Whitefoot, Prinoe Albert, Edward R, Mint, Pretoria 11, Medora, Socresy, Young Berlin Hack Disposal Handicap, of 20 soys: four furlongs—Heliograph, Oenstance, Nor'- Woater, lodine, Little Daisy, Sunrose, Alt?ar»hob Spbiks Hand cap, of 35 soys ; one mile— First Blood, Ejector, Clytie, Whirlwind, Huku, Nihilist, Be&broak, Phryns Railway Handio&p, o* 50 soys; six furlongs—Mitra, Warriogton, Ladykiller, Ltdy Mtdftllisb, Clandeboye, Romnnoff, Relic Hypnotist, Orphan Winchester Hack Handicap, of 20 soys; five farlongs—Grand Cross, Lady Gorton, Apremonfc filly, Nor' Wester, "Valentine, Aldershot E^spfßia Tkot, of 20 bovb ; one mile— Britemar, Toronto, Chandelier, Slim un, Miracle Jack, Gillie Riaback, Moino, Dora, Waitui, Bltie More, Edward R, Wanaka, Mist, Pratoria 11, Blaestoue, Medora, Young Berlin, Black Star, Fionnnala Fariwbia Handicap, of 20 soya; me furlongn—First Blood, Mi^ra, Gra.nd Cross, W»rrington, Ladykiller, Whirlwind, Magg, gt Djtnis, Belligsrenfc, Not lwißter, Relio, Bneculator, Orphan

OAMARU RACES

Oamabu, Sept 12 The weather is fioe and the attendance good for the first day's races. Results : HcßDUES—Skipper 1, Ilex 2. Pipi 3 Wild Lily fell. Won eaßiiy. Dividead--:02

Newbobotjgh Handicap— Tsarita* 1, My Lord 2, Mamutuku 3. Dividend—£l 16s Trot—Balloon 1, Flowerwood 8, P-renr'er S. Three Cheers scratched. Dividend— £11. Time-rS.29| Handicap—Nihilist 1, Abercrombie 2, Proposal 3 Seabrook was scratched. Dividend—£6 7s

RANGITIKEI RACES

Bullo, Sepfc 12 Following are results, first day— Fltxko Handicap — Cora Linn 1, The O«juxS, TapuhiS. All stared s Dividend «-J32 12a

Maiden—Melwood 1, Robin AcUir 2, Bull rush 3. Dividend—£2 12a

HtJEDLis—Ngapuhi 1, Whetu 2, First Shot 3. All started ; a good raoe. Time 2min 58sec. Dividend, £2 lSnt Hack Fix mo— Melwood 1, KaßerowJ2| Kiikmoy ?. Scratched—Mamuku, INyrat Dividend-JBU 3% |

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (KeoeivedfWakapuaka Sept. 12, 928 a m, This Qffioe 957 am) T ondon, Sept 11 General Buller on Saturday attacked a precipitous ridge in horseshoe form, 1500 feet high on the Bpitzkep road which lay at the farthest point, while dpep ravines prevented a turning movement. The position was carried under cover of the Artillery. The Devons operated on the right, the Eeyal Irish in the centre, and the Royal Scots on the left. The enemy retreated over a narrow causeway, and lost many, though a mist sheltered them. A shrapnel burst over a volunteer com pany of the Gordon Highlanders march ing in column seven miles from the enemy, killing three and wounding six teen, but did not interfere with their steadiness.

The total British casualties were thirteen killed and twenty-five wounded.

Australian

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Sept 12, 105 ant, This Office 10 47 a m)

Brisbane, Sept 12 A visitor from tho south western portion of the colony gives a black picture of the ravages of drought in some places, and uo meat to eat. Two (Stations called at lost 39,000 out of 48,000 cattle. The stock has had no grass for twelva months. The scrub proved the principal fodder.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Asuociation—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Septamber 12^j Government has decided if the Public Health Bill passes the Council this week to remove the quarantine on Monday.

A record of engagements, etc., of sailors for the year ended June 30, at this port, largely exceeds that of the previous year. There were 2903 engagements against 2384, and 2630 discharged against 2166. There were also 140 desertions.

In consequence of increased traffic caused by the dredging industry on the West Coast the Union Company has re-arranged its timetable ho as to giro extra communieMion, and, if necessary, the Mapourika will be pub on instead of the Wainui. As iooq ai quarantine in removed the apeoial percentage between Australia aad New Zealand will be abolished, but owing to the increase cost of coal and other necessaries, somewhat higher rates will ba charged than before the piapae broke out. The extra cost of coll involves £13,000 per annum. In view of the traffic tn Christohuroh there will be a daily service from Wellington. Dunkdin, Bept 12 W McWhirter, an old and respected miner at Arrowtown, was killed by A fall of earth in his own claim yeattrday. The body was found this morning.

THE EASTER CAMP CONTRACT CASKS.

United Prsss Association—By Eleotne Telegraph TiMAEti, September 12

The S;M, gave judgment to-day in the Easter oamp breach of gontraob oases. He held that defendants were not acting as servants of the Crown, and there was no defence on that ground* They were therefore liable for their actions. He gave judgment for Keilly, in the canteen case, for £86, and for Budd, caterer, for £60. Counsel for defendants said there might be an appeal.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka^Sep 12, 10.5 a m, This Office 10 47 am) New York, Sepfc 11 Eight steamships have been wrecked in Galveston Harbour. The wind reached the velocity of 84 mites. The loss of lifa in Texas is estimated at SOOO.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not held ourselves responsible for opinions expressed bj oar correspondents

ASHBURTON SHOWS AND RAILWAY FACILITIES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sm,—A correspondent to the Msming Pest, Timaru, has very properly drawn at tention to the anomalous fact that the Minister of Railways prefers to encourage horse racing rather than agricultural Shows, He does this by granting cheap excursion trains a day previous to the race meetings, while for the shows such a train is only available for tha second day. There are three Associations south of Ohristchurcb, which feel this distinction for racing very keenly. These &ra Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru, and from aotunl experience they i know the attendances are much lessened by the absence of. cheap trains a day or days previous to the first day's Show. There are numberß of settlers at a distance from these places, who will not for the sake oi a day come to the Shows. They stay at home with injury to themselves and the Railway Department—because of this " nailpartng " economy or rather mismanagement of the 1 powerß that be— But why, may I ask, is this preference shown to comparatively useless, if not noxious sports, whits associa tions labouring assiduously for the public weal with undoubted good results are puoitively shackled by restriction 1 1 had thought Mr Ward to be a live man, and incapable of so palpably blundering, bub another of my illusions is gone. Will Mr Duncan the energetic and wide-awake new Minister of Lands, saj a word in the ear of Ma colleague, that will convince him of the glaring mistake he makes in, not encourag" ing the work of Agricultural and Pastoral Associations. —I atn &n, An Old Farmer,

DR. SYMES IN EXPLANATION.

TO THE EDITOR

Sra,~With respect) to the diseusaioa at the H&mpste&d meeting last) night, my remarks had beeD misunderstood on the question of th» extract read at tha meeting from the Guakdiah leading article on September 6th nob being a fair one. My remarks at the Ashburton Borough Oouaoil aa reported by tho GuAßt-iAN had been misunderstood by fehe reßjd&nts of Hampafcead. I had never examined and never made any remark* as to the sanitary condition of bouse* io Hamp stead ; my remarks referring only to the want of drainage. 1 consider the Guabdian reports was faithfully and fairly made, but did nob adequately express my meaning, becauae all I meant to convey was that it was deplorable that a population of 1240 posple in a town 17 years old, had made no commencement in dral nage work, where as Tinwftld, with 580 people, had made such i a praiseworthy start out of current revenue. ' —I am etc., I " W JT SSMB9 I Health Officer.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 12, 9 23 a m, fhii Office 9 57 * m) Hoxe i< onq, Sept 11 The Rntperor's, not; the Dowager's, ? diet was transmitted from Faotingfu, It; confers on Li-Hang Ghang, extra ordinary powers and absolute discretion to negotiate for a fall settlement. Waßhingt»it, Sept 11 Mr Ohftfes cables that there are indica tions that diplomatic relations with Ohina will not be resumed for ft long time.

Musical—Mr H Welli.from Chriitohuroh, will play the following item* to-morrow evening, at his organ reoital in Aahbnrton ;«— Andante in F, fi Smart; Air (varied), A He»ae; Sonato, Mendelssohn; Ganzonetta, Bheinbergsr; Chorus, Handel.

Reliable Sekds.—Farm vegetable and flower seeds of reliable quality are adver tised by the old established firm of Messrs J. Scaly & Go., who are prepared to supply all requirements in seeds, etc;, at lowest market ratts, and we oomtnead the adver tisement to the notice of onr readers*

Mount Somiks Crickit Club — The annnat meeting of the Mount Semen Cricket Club was held in the Library, Mount Somers, on Saturday, September 8. There was a very small attendance, and Mr John Hood was voted to the chair. After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed, the secretary r«ad ih« annual report, which showed a fairly satisfactory state of affaira, there being a credit balance of £1 3s 9J. The eleosaon of officer« resulted as follows :--President—A E Peaohe, Eiq; Viot-Preaidentß—Mestrs Furz?, J Harrison. R Nosworthy, and T 8 Johnstone. Captain —Mr J Peter. Viee-C*Dtain—Mr W Hood, Seorttuy—Mr M J Kerr, A committee, consisting of Messrs McMillan, C Beck ley, Cooper, Bennett, and W Oarlelon was elected to manage the affairs of the Club, The opening day was fixed for September 220 d. and it was resolved to invite the May field Club to be present oa that occasion. After a hearty vote of thanks to she chairman, the meeting adjourned.

Football—The finals of the seven a-side [ tournament will be played tff in Tsmaru to morrow. The Pirates A team are atill left in, and will be represented by the following : —J Pritohwd, F Wilson, J E McTigue, D Wilson, W Fitzgerald, J Hepburn, and M Fitzgerald.—The following will represent the Pirates second fifteen in ths match with Lagtnhor in the Domain to-morrow. Kick effat3pm : B«ker, Culcerhous9(2),Pilchfr Minsis, Nolan, Boyle, Gates, MoKraz c, Gullen, Childs, Healy, Hodgson, Kudkin, and Heasley. Emorgenoies—Samuel, Mo- Gee, G McKeczie U.A.O.D.—The usual fort nightly meeting of the Suoaess of Ashburtoo Ladies' Lodge was held last evening, Sister Gobbe O D. being in the ohair. There waa a large at tendance of members. One candidate was proposed andjfive new members were initiated into the order. The committee reported that the arrangements for the Lodge's social were well in hand, and everything pointed to its ul'iinate suaoess, Aft«r a large amount of routine business was transacted, the' Lodge indulged in harmony, and a very pleasant evening having been spent, the mealing was closed with the usual oaremony by the CD*

The Baring Square Tennis Club hare de» oided to open the teason in th« shape of a social; to be held in the Wesley an Sunday school roam oa Bth of September.

MINING

Dukbdin, September 12 Today's sales—Alpine Consols, 32s 6d ; Cromwell, £5 2s 6d ; Gentle Aooia, 7s ; Gold Queen, 33s 6d and 33a 9d ; Hartley »nd Kiloy, 117 a 6d, 117«, and 116s 6d ; Mai aierikia, £5 ; Meg& Annie, 455; Upper Magnetic, 233, 25s 6d, and 27a 6d ; Vincent 51b 9d ; Waipuna, 25).

Th« returns telegraphed this day to Ash 9 burton, show Electric 314 ozs for two days work The Grey River dredge is again working, bat no returns of any importance are expeotsd for a week, foi it will take that tima to get in to solid ground A little gold is sow seen on the tables, but nothing of importance So far only loose shingle and sand have been dredged and payable gold is not expected in Buoh stuff.— Press The Waipuna dredge ie now working satis faotoriiy, and returns may be expected at the ; end of the week. An official start was made yesterday, though triali were made a couple of days previously.

THE ASHBURION GOABDIAK*; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1900



O. Magnus, D.Patbrson, Dredging Expert) Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOH AND GO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 203 High Street, Christohurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredgiog Claims. Mr Olof Magnus hai bad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, GtftgO. ALFRED HARRISON, Eb«j, Aihbnrton Representative. ASHBXJRTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TN future the Offioe ef the above will be Open for General Business from 9.30 a.t»i till 4 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. 9 132 SATUBDAY SEPT. 15. Section 331, conveniently situated in Moore Street;, with square Dwalling House of five rooms and scullery thereon, HTIHE Public are reminded that the sale of X. the above, on account of Mbs F J Landellb, will take place at the Arcade on the date named, at 11,30 am, as previously \ advertised. Terms and full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK, 9129 Auctioneer SATUKDAY, BEPT. 15._ mOWN Property, well situated in Tanoricl X Street, being section 438, containing one rood, with six roomed dwelling thereon, on accounts of Mbs James Phillips Those interested are notified that the sale of Shis property will take place at the Aroade on the above date, at 11.80 am. Full particulars in previous advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 9 13C Auctioneer. "^SATURDAY, SEPT. 16. "TTALUABLE Building Site, Corner oi V Moore and Gasa Streets, bang part of T S 100 and 101, containing nearly half an acre, the property of Db Tbevor, and adjoin ing bis residence, will be i ffered by auction an the Asoade on the above date, at 11,80 a m, as per previous advertisement, T BULLOCK, 9 131 Auctioneer I7IOR Ranges, Register Grates, and ' Mantelpieces try Hakdley Bros, who offer special inducementi to purcbaßers Large stocks now to hand, ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Bob jamaa Gum—at J TCooo Storekeeper bmoke New Venus



ASBBURTOK BOROUGH COUNCIL To Andrew Our, and other Burgesses signing requisition— TN reiporse to your Requisition, I hereby | o*ll a Public Meeting, to be hiH at the | Orange Ha!!, on WEDNESDAY, tkt 12th I insfc,, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the views of (he Candidates far the vacansies \ la the Borough Council, HUGO FRIEDLANOER, Mayor. September 10, 1900. 9 123 TO THE RATEPAYERS AND HOFSE HOLDERS OP THB BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. La dibs an» Gbxtlbmkk— I HAVE the honour of presenting myself for Election for a seat in your Borough Council, but, b*ing unexpectedly notified of & Public Meeting to be held this Evening, w h*n Candidates are asked for an expression of their views on general matters, I beg to apologise for my enforced absence on this occasion owing to engagements, which would make it very inconvenient for me to attend, therefore, believing that the end will be met lin this way state that:—Bo far as lam aware, I hold bo particular views, which would prejudice my actions if jou do me the honour of electing me, but I ventute to hope that 'he qualification required for such an Offiea I possess, which I take to be—to act justly and to assist in endeavouring to administer wisely, the affairs of the Borough and to advance the interests of all the Burgesses in every honourable way* |lam, Faithfully yours, ALBEET AGER. 120 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TO THE BURGESSES 07 ASHBURTON Ladies and Gsntlimen,— T HATE pleasure in intimating that I mil be a Candidate for Ro-tle^kion for the eciuing term. Yours fkittfnlly,— 9 119 HENRY DAVIS. TO THE BURGESSEB OF ASHBURTON LADIB3 AND GENTLEMEN,— T AM a Candidate for one of the vacant seats in the Borougn Council, and solicit your support at the Election TO-MORROW (Thursday.) If elected, I shall strive to conserve your interests, and justify the confident}* placed in me. Yourß faithfully,— j 9 121 J. WILSON. ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. A LTERNATIVE TENDERB are invited jnL for the Erection of Permanent Cattle and Pig Yards on the Association's Grounds* (Material and Labour combined or Labour only.) Plans and Specifications on view at Mr J« Tucker's Office, West Street. Tenders, addressed •• The President " (Building Tenders) will be received up to 12 Noon on TUESDAY, September 18. By Order, W. BIMPSON, 8118 Secretary, S*~T~ STEPHEN'S QHU.Roii Ashburton. THURSDAY — Bpecial Meeting of St.' Stephen's Guild and Sunday School Teachers. 7 30 pm SATURDAY—2IS pm, Examination of St Stephen's Sunday School (Lower Standards) 14im SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Btptl6th) 11 »m—Matins, Holy Communion and Sernon ' i 230 p m—lnspection of Bo Stephen's Sunday School 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The Rev A C Hoggins, 8.A., Diocesan Jmpentor of Schools, will preach both morning and evening On the snbjeot of " Religious Education." R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, j Vicar j ASHBURTON BOROUOH~COUNOIL. mENDERS are invited for the sapply of X Totara Timber for Concrete Channel* ling« Partioalars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be receivtd till 4 p m on MONDAY, the 17th inst. \ OHAS. B. FOOKS, Town Clerk i September 12fh, 190 . 9 125 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL I ffIENDERS art invited for the work of X forming about 16 chains, part of Wills Street West. Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Ofioe, where tenders, accompanied with a guarantee deposit of £2, will ba received till 4 pm on MONDAY, the 17th init. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Borough Engineer September 12,1§00 9 126 ~fMO3EIiS~~ WANTED —Tenders for Building Dwelling House ab AHenton- Pians and Specifications to be seen at Mr Tucker's Office, where Tendeis are to bs sent in not later than 4 pm, on FRIDAY, 14th init. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. JLZ? ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN MANSE mENDERS will be received until Septem- X ber 13 for Purchase and Removal of the present building. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For parti aulars apply to 8 230 ANDREW ORR. fIN^ERST™" fIIKNDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock X on MONDAY, September 17, for building a Dwelling House at Hinds. Drawings, etc., at my Office, Arcade Chambers, A. AGER, 9 122 Architect. ______ _. mENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on X MONDAY, the 24 h September, for building a residence in Ashburion. Drawings, etc., at my Office, Arcade Chambers. 9 123 A. AGES, Architect. _________ 5 Town Sections, a capital site for ballding, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office F. FERRIMAN.



WANTED WANTED at ores—A good strong M » 10s a week and board.—Apply to « H Jkwim, Fishmonger, Burnett Stroet 9 128 ANTED, for Cnrisichuroh— Alitrong, respectable General Servant. House* maid kepi. Apply at «noe to Mrs Gibson, Wills Street west. 9_124 WANTED at once—A smari-, Youcg Lady, between 15 and 18 years o* sge.—Apply this office. 9 127 TjIRESH Oysters, Bolts, and Cr»yfi*h by X? Express to night at J. H. Jewht's opposite Mail Office BE \UTY of Hebron, Beanty of B*th, and Bath Kidney Seed Potatoes, 201b Js; redttc ion per cwt.— Cabson & Co., Tancred Street, 9 66 YATES and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21b.—Care on ft Co. 9 67 WANTED— Ladies to call and see New Belts in Beads, Silk, and Satin, and in great variety at 'Th* Corner.'— Nobth- COTK AND HKFfOBP "TT7ANTED KNOWN—That oar Skok V T of Linoleums and Oilcloths now landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well wsrtk inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming for ware this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons—Mitchell and Tubhbe. NEW BOOKS-Boy; Castle and Manor ; The Temptation of Oliver Latimer; The S-notuary Ciub, Jennie Meredith, The Nemis King of Tern, The Ladies Paradise, The Downfall of Pratnpeh, At Odds, Susan Fielding, Cheap Editions, Briton or Boer ; Reproach of Annesley; the Bushranger's Sweetheart ; Veldt and Laager; Nigger Knights ; Tha Ossington Ghost; Standard Reprints; Bibles, Prayers and Hymns, and many School Cards—H M Jones WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Jackets formerly 27s 6i) now 4a lid, Ladies apes formerly 30a, now 5a 6d, L»dies Macintoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from In Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Orr' i Cheap Sale. 7 rpONKINO'S Linseed Emulsion, which X has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and Grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. /~"1 OOU Second hand Bicycles from £3 to \JC £8. Real bargains.—Gabsoh & Co'si Cycle Department. 9 68 MOLASSES for Cattle and Pig Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quotation before baying elsewhere, — Fletcher Bkos , Cash Supp'y Stores. W" "aNTBD^KNOWN—That we have exceptional facilities for display ing onr large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers »re specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S,S. Gothic —Mitchbli, & Tuknbr. WANTED KNOWN^-That we are clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleoms, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & Turner. EW BOOKS in Colonial Library series including «Life of Lord Roberts, (Jerrold); 'Little Anna Mark' (Crocket)' •Black and White Heart.,' (Haggard)} • Things Seen, 1 (Stevens); • Boy,' (Corelli); • The Purple Robe,' (Hooking) and others; Also fresh supply of Cheap Editions 8d each; including ' Mat»bele Campaign,' (Baden Powell) j'Briar and Palm,' (Annie Swan); • Bid for Fortune,' (Boothby); * Reproach of Annesley,' (Maxwell Gray); and others—A. H. Williams, Tanored Street. OR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eight rooms, Netherby. Every convenience, Most of purchase money o»n remain on mortgage—Apply Mrs White, Netherby. 180 ,__, BUY Direct From England — Famous " Khaki" Cyoleß. Great oat in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 Us ; three machines, £12 2s; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles lOi per machine extra; Quo tations for ten blcyoles and over on appli cation.—John Htjbst, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. 8 234 __ MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub eot to croup? II no, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local ohemisls and grocers In bottles, la 6d and 2s 6d. 246 WANTED— Ladies to give a trial for their Spring Shoes to * The Corner.' Beautiful lot of English, French, and American Goods just opened—Northootb and Hefiord. ffm^i^^M-S ■-- -»' "• "-—" ■—■——, - IT WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, Q_fS, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited , FOR SALE, | A GRAND LITTLE FARM OF 1 Kf\ ACRES» seated H miles from 1.0 V Tinwald Yards, splendid home stead, well divided, with water in each paddock. Price low and easy terms : Alio,— f)WA ACRES, in the best of order, good &/ U homestead, Tinwald. Very low price will be accepted for this Farm 3- W_HANMBB. TKfkTACARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, nil FARM PRODUCE. Agents for Sutxon's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seedy. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERS, &0, &0, JOSD LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYITELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNSAUKS atwayi on hand. KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTOHURCH. 9 57 TO LET, .looms in Arcade Chambers also Office or Small Shop in th» Arcade. T. BULLOCK MONET To Lend on Ist October next, on approved freehold security—£l4oo. Also a special sum of £900, At current rates of Interest. T. BULLOCK. m



D. THOMAS HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 ! — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIK will bo held cb the above date, BUR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. TO Stand this Season at Wellbeok, Xinwald, the Imported Stallion OBLIGADO 0* m a i» ■n.i.,nii...M-iii.^ > i M ii.iii-ii»-in.i.n.in ...I. iiii,iu.n 1,,.. 1..11 ,„■—.i.iii.jii_...ii. m ■i-pii* Ormonde (winner Bend Or (dinner of Derby and of Derby) - _, St. Leger and Ui A by g grandsire of F!y- MMJfc ? oni (win . . £ m Fox) ncr O f Derby ) S> O Shotover (winne r Hermit (winner *"'• of Derby and of Derby) m Two Thousand s^» ys hot, by | Guineas Toxopholite, the' * __ «ire Musket. j o Trappisti (winner of the Steward* Hermit (winner g Cup aft of Derby) wood and'one of O the most briK —™ "* ft .—. : — ■ p5 s' ■' Macaroni (win 0 ncr of Derby) Frivolity (winner ______ of Middle P-rk Mits Agnes (one Plate and Alt- of the greatest horp Park mares in the Stakes) English Stud Book) Obligado Is one of the moat fashionably bred horses ever imported from England. His aiire, Orvllle, is by that greatchamplon Ormonde, oat of Shotover, who won amongst other raoes, the Two Thousand Gnineas and the Derby. His sire, Hermit, also won the Derby, whilst her dam Stray Shob is a grand-daughter of that great mare Medicant, an Oaks winner and a 1 dam of a Darby winner Frivolity, the maternal granddam of Obliga.'o. was a very brilliant mare, winning, amongst other raceß ( the Middle Park Plate, and she 1b one of the great Agnes family ; in f*ct, Frivolity is fall sister in blood to Lily Agnes, the dam of the great champion Ormonde. The pedigree of Obligado, back only three removes, shows six Derby winners, together with a doable strain of the great Hermit and Miss Agnes families -a blend ing o! fashionable blood that cannot fail atthestnd. Obligado met with a slight accident last winter, which prevented him being properly trained, bat hs is a beaati* ful mover, and before meeting with his accident proved' beyond a doubt that he was possessed of great pace. There i« no more promising Imported sire in Australia or New Zealand. TERMS : — Thorooghbred Mates, 10 Gnineas, A Limited Number of Halfbreda at 5 Guineas. Apply to i E GATKS, 9 96 Wellbeck, Tinwald. T© BtInI) THIS SEISON, AT MR GUD3TCLL'S FARM, TIN-! WALD, And Travel the Wakanui, Tinwald, j Longbsach, & Hinds Districts — The Thoroughbred Stallion i MABQUIS OF ZETLAND, (Perkin Warbeck ll—Reverie—{Bred by Ms E Gatks, at Grove F»rm) ' MARQUIS of Zetland ia a dark bay aolt with black points. He stands 15 hands 3 inches, hat great) strength and sub stance, aod daring his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season £3 3s. For farther particulars apply to R BURNETT, Tinwald ART PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WA^. Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &o. THE above are Works of Art and far surpass anything of the kind yet im ported into this Colony. Persons desirous of Securing a memento of tha present War will find the above engravings very suitabla. Price 2t 6d each. 1 have also to hand an assortment cf ABTISTS COPIES. which will be let oat to for any number of days. J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. FARM FOR SALE. M Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton, This should prove a sound invest" menb for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. MHS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Hinging. Havelock Street. FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks, from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Hardlkt Bros TUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Perils. tj Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, &»ff Hooks etc. etc. Early inspection Invited.—Hardlit Bros. ' TO LET, ~ "" OFFICES IN HAVELOCK 8T tEKT. npWO Rooms, with shed, lately eccnpled A by Mr Jolliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. F FERRIMAN FINEST Roller Moor, 2Wlbs~lis, lOOlbs 7s 6d, SOlbE 3s 10J, and 251b 2s; Bran 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 5s 9J per bag, at Fletcheb Bko»., Cash Supply S tores ™"~ FOR SALE, AFonr Roomed House and £ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbo. F FERRIMAN ' iMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO, The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co., Rich*, vfld, V.A.



• FRtEDLANDKR BROS , LIMITED. QKQ ACRE- FARM, about \j*}& two miles from. RANGITATA WI HATI I FOR PBIVATE Sx^LE A really first-class Farm, conveniently situated close to a railway station, seven roomed home, dairy, large granary, and ■tabling, men's hnt, implement shed, and other building*. The property is well and ■nhsUntinlly subdivided, and the fences are al! in good order. The land varies in quality from light to good wheat land. There are 70 acres in wheat, 45 ceres in oats, ICO acres ploughed for rape and turnipe, balance in English grass and 40 acres in tussock. Anyone in *ant of a farm of this size would do well to call and see us when we shall be pleased to give the fullest) information. FRIEDLANDBR BROS, Land k BsUte Agents Urain Freight TO LONDON. "infFE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please conimanicUe with us promptly. PRIEDLANDEU Bbos., Ltd. "HfoIo^e;; CKUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF FRIBDLANDER BROS. L?d. ! J\JU IS itIAViS FOR PRIVATE SALE, Several First-class Draught Entires, | Fall particulars on application FRIED LANDER BROS, LIS NICOLL BEOS. H F Nicolii. :, E F Nicoiit., L A Nrcoi.l-. Merchants & General Agents, BUY.EBB OP FAT SHEEP & LAMB 6. 4GENTS r FOR— Christchurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* tion, Ltd United insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received turns of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4-£ and b per cent. FE U~I T. Wa receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season aU the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrais, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO-, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WELhiAT, TUbNIP^, RAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever vied. Satisfaction given everywhere. NiooLL Bmos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive|prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. McCORMIGK Q TILL leadi the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the • GRAND PRIZE" AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARDS thßa all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see this Machine before orderiag elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager ""industrial building society SHARES. FOR SALE, TTNEXPIRED Appropriation and tw U Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payments of 19b 3d, extending over a number of ye*r« without interest. Apply to VV T. BULLOCK KEROSENE reduced to Ss 6d, Oatmeal 251b Is 9<i, Wour 25!b 2s, Wai Cftßdiei 7J.-Cabsqn & Co. 9 6&



1 DON'T Nature may cure your NKGLKOT cfu^h without aid, but yoa COUGHS oan'fc »fford to ohance ih A cough ih t is left to oure itself is slowly v«rc m:- >f b*9f-, and there in apt fco be torn* ■'. '.>»hno<H left< fco make the next) cough come earner. We b»ve two realiy good remediei for coughs and ooldc. BKNJ&MIN GUM ih specially suitable for recent chilli. Hit pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pr«. vcnta fnflamafory symptoms and allays BDn^y ing tick nog and hacking coughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is ppeeially enitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly an any o.her m< dicine made—Cinna mon has been proved iv Pusteueslnstimte to possess great 1 destructive power over all baoilH, whilst baiDg perfectly harmless fca human beings. vVe have received sonit flattering letters at to iv efficacy in oon« sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvstintry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gam Is 6d and 2i 6d. Cinoa in on Oure 2s 6d; Obtainable everywhere; eoleproprie tor sand manufacturers—Lcasby't WahooM.P.G, Coy, Ltd, Dnnedta. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS. MU6IO Seller and Teaoher of the TioUm, Musical instruments of evei, dewrip* lion. VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Mmio »nd Songs by every mail. First-class Quad* cille Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany MISS W SlMPSOlOPeMblriripia^o, forte, Haveloek Street, East Belt, wishes to notify that she has a first-din Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Terms & etc , apply to D, Leitch, Burnett Street. '_ 7 Vf^ OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storm a lob of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previoas to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth* ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robeh* Alcobk. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOS EH* ONLY BBMABLE SHIRT POLISH IS THE WORLD. It/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pio feisional Laundress, says;—lt is the belt I have ever uaed. It makes Shirt Ironing • pleasure. Wise Mothers and Slaters try 16 and save your strength, temper, and p&tieno* Once tried, always used. Sold in Tins at * SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB * CO. G. MEDDINS~ "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street, INVITES particular attention to his Stock of Goods especially suitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS, Of every description Garden Spades and Rakes Garden Hoes and Forks, Dutch Hoes, Garden Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc. India Robber Hose Pipe. TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! In Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools I have the best selection in Ashbnrtott County, at my well known prices, which are the lowest, BUILDERS* IRONMONGERY Dt every description, at bedrock prices, ncluding Locks of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER SKATES, MANTELPIECES, etc. AGENT for the following Makers GANGES :-Shacklock's Okion. Banlng' ham's Zeaiandia, Scott's Atlas, Crown Iron Woiks Chaixenge, Storrier's Champion. FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to suit! everybody. brushwabeT tinware, &o. Dont' forget a penny saved is a penny gained. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENIJ SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington, Local Board of Directoes : The Hon.. Morgan S, Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., ML. C. f Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardaoo, C.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. HpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most JL Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THIS LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Offica which de clares A BONUS EVEBY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the mosb Btrin&en Character, and Ensures a larger Ileserr to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies* ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXOEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ' £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STEELING. Policies in force 134,000 Sam Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonoass Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making epecU reserves. (hsh Bonuses declared or ast five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE I OUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY. And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE^R. Expenses of Management—B£ Per Cent ' - on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowb, -. Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Chsistchurcb,