CABLE NEWS.

United Presa Aeaooiatfoa—By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright

LONDON, Sept 12 Major Mellis, with a column of troope, has devastated the country southwest of Kumassi. He counted hundreds of headleßß ekeletona along Mujor Hodgson's line of retreat.

Towna challengea the world, Gaudanr preferred for £500 a side.

Sydney, September 13 The Elingamite took the largest mail ever taken from here f< r New Zealand, namely, 339 bags and 3 b<*kets.

A FENCING CASE

At the Magistrate's Court, Thumlay, tbe fencing ease, adjourned from last week, occupied some considerable time. This was a claim—P McGuire v Doak £3110s 2, and a counter claim £12 lis Bd. Mr Purnell lor plaintiff, Mr G M Watson for defendant. P P McGuire farmer, Wakanui, stated that he and defendant had occupied land adjoin ing each other for the past two years.,. Two years ago gave written notice to fenoe. (Mr Watson objected and wanted notice pub in,) The fenoe required renewing, and Doak's cattle trespassed on his wheat crop, &o. Gave David Wilson notice, aa he thought he was the owner of the property, and thia notice Doak brought to witness (McGuire.) Mr Watson again objected to the evidence, but Hia Worship aaked that the cane be left to him, and he would see it properly con ducted. Witness continuing — Defendant had admitted the fence was out of order. Flint iff sent himnotioe he was to refence, and he put up a standard and wire fence on hia half. Told defendant he would require to put up hia, so aa to have it se cure again, t hie cattle &c

Defendant ultimately agreed to pay his half of the fence, but it was to be taken out in horse hire. When plaintiff applied for the horse work after erecting the fence he was told to go go h—l, and further, Defendant also claimed the fence as his own. Part of his claim waa also for harvesting work, whioh was admitted, but Doak complained as to the tally of the actual hours employed. Mr Watson, for defendant, denied there Was any agreement) aa to fencing. The former fence, they contended, had been sufficient. The counter claim was for work performed by Doak. Defendant admitted the amount, £10 17* 9d, to whioh McGuire was entitled, against which the counter, claim of Doak s, £12 lis BJ, left a balance j in defendant's favor. j

J. Doak was examined, and stated the place did not require re- Fencing, and he had offered at the time to submit that point to two arbitrators, ond plaintiff had erected the fence against his wish.

Lengthy evidence waa given on each side In this case, and a verdict was given for defendant, with costs.

Sporting.

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

London, Sept. 12 The following is the result of— Th_ St. Leger Stakes—Diamond Jubilee 1, Elopement 2, Courlan 3.

OAMARU RACES

SECOND DAY OAMAIItT Sept 13 Oamabc Troe — Inetep 1, Premier 2, Balloon 3. Dividend—£l 9s.

Presides _ _ Handicap—Proposal 1, Aber crombie 2, Strathnairn 3. Dividend— £8 10a.

Tradesmen's Handicap ~- Taaritsa 1, Padm 2, Francisco 3. Dividend— £2.

Enfield Tro_—Premier 1, Flowerwood 2, Gwynne 3. Dividend—£2 17s.

Waitaki Hakdicap—Vanilla 1, Paladin 2, Gruudshot 3. Dividend—£2

THE LATEST

TO-DAY'S TELUGKAMs.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 14 The Wasrarapa SWmera' Asßoa'ation have, notwithstanding the loss of £2000 by fire at Greytown, a net pre6t> for the year of £7418, added to the £1703 brought forward. The directors recommend a divi de-d of 8 cent, 3 per cent bonns on paid up capital; and two per cent bonus to share holders. AUCKLAN* Sept 14 The charge against Langley George Brad' lay of administering poison to Lilian Sharer, with intent to procure a miscarriage, was withdrawn, the parties having married since the charge was laid. The Magistrate said it was an easy way of getting out of a serious charge; The girl had recovered. Accused was ordered to pay £12, expenses Inoarred to bring him back from Wanganui. Nafmb, September 14

In the Supreme Court to day, Judge Edwards granted a decree nisi in the divorce suit, G.rtrude Ross v George Hammond Ross, on the grounds of cruelty and adultery, and Henry Thomas v Elizabeth Thomas for desertion*

The defendant in the libel case Pilcher v lele£r*j>h t in which the jury gave a verdict of £309, has filed a notice applying for a non snit or a new trial. The application will be heard in Wellington next Wednesday.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Esmger's Mission

Received Wakapuaka September 14, 9 25 a.m This Office 10 6 a.m I ©ndoKj September 13 The Boers officially announce that Kruger ha? been granted six months' leave of absence. He goes to Europe to promote Intervention and secure independence. S W Burger has been elected acting-president. Theron's death is confirmed.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

'•♦ — United Preas AsßOolation—,By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copy right

(Received Wakapuaka Sept 14,9.15 a.m This Office 9 39 a.m) Hon© Kcwa, September 13 Prince Ching has received powera similar to those granted to Prince Rung in the rebellion of 1860. Ching gave Sir Robert Hart a copy of the Emperor's instructions to him. London, September 13 Renter, from trustworthy information obtained at Shanghai, declares that tho Court, together with Prince Tuan, are at ityuugfii, IfO miles west of Pekin, en route to Taiyuenfu.

Americans and Russians Defeat the Chinese

Baren Kettler's Murderer Arrested

Received Wakapuaka, Sept. 14, 10 5 a.m This Office 10 43 a m)

Hong E ong, Sept 13

The Americana attacked 300 Imperial Chinese troopa In the temple at Sha'o, wisi the result that every Chinese was killed The Russians defeated 500 Boxers at Maihiwo, killing their leader

Two hundred Japanese were arrested, and handed over to the Germans, the assassin of Baron Kettler. The assassin declares that the Chinese Government ordered the murder.

THE GERMANS IN CHINA

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 15,10. am, • This Off oe 11 Sty a mj| ' Sypnby, B®pt«Baber 13 Mr Best, for twenty years a resident In China, for more than half of which he served jt? a Chiaaie ofioial, declares that the reason

Germany is sending a large fleet and army to China is that the Emperor recogaisea the danger of Kussia securing further territory in northern China, as it would be a menace to Europe. Germany, he opines, could prevent this with the moral auppcrb of the other Powers, especially of Great Britain.

Fatal Result of a Quarrel.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Mblbouiinb, September 13 A tragic ocourrecce ia reported from Numurkah. During a dance two young men named Kettle and McNamara quarrelled in the dressing room, and fell against the window, when Kettle's jugular vein waa severed, and he hied to death. McNamara haa been arrested.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sept 14, 10.18 a m,

This Office 1145 am)

Sydney, September 1_ The inolusion in the Council of what is known as the ' Labour Bunch ' haa been the cause of friction between the Conservative section and the representatives of the Government for some time. A good deal of opposition waa manifested towards Govern* menfc measures recently, and peraooal recriminations have occasionally occurred ! between certain members and Mr Suttor, vice-president of the Executive. Matters came to a climax by Mr Suttor moving the adjournment of the Counoil last right, stating that he could not go on with the business, and that he had laid the position before the Premier. He declined to make a further statement till the Chamber meets on Wednesday.

Mr Lyne, interviewed, eaid he concurred with Mr Suttor, and there waa no difference of opinion amongst Ministers He indicated that 'he friction was due to the antagonism of the Council to Government measures.

Professor Kooh, the eminent German scientist, recently visited New Guinea at the instance of the German Government, to investigate malarial fever. An officer of the German warship Moewe states that the Professor has discovered a remedy by quinine treatment.

! Trinity CoL_KG_MtrsiOA_ Examination. —Mr Horace A. Gatea, local secretary, has received a notification of the results of the examination held here in June last, whioh are as under : Intermediate—Minnie Baker (Mra Fox), 76 marks ; Ethel Gatea (Mr A J Barth, Dunedin). 88, honore 73. Junior— Arthur C'aridge (Mr L Owen), 93; Bee Olaridge(Mr L Owen), 71; S Wilson (Mm Watt). 86 ; A Wilson (Miss Watt), 98; T Watt (Miss Watt), 77.

News in Brief.

At the Havelock Street Mart, to-morrcw, Mr H Stephenson will offer a quantity of furniture, sundries, etc, far sale.

The annual general meeting of the Ash* burton Horticultural Society will be held en Monday evening nexb, 17th mat, in Mr G F Dodds' rooms. All members are requested to attend, as the business is important!.

Mr R D Johnston of the Oi y Cycle Works Burnett Streei,has just received a consignment of the oelebrated Whitely Health Exercises. They are a splendid idea for athleteß and now that the training season is approaching, the exercises should command a ready sale, Little children full of health Do love to laugh and play, Ani many a man wonld give his wealth To be aa bright aa they. Though illness may attend us all, Aa we become mature, Yet coughs and colds will surely fall 'Fore Woods' Great Peppermint Cure

MINING

Dunedin, Sept 14 To Is y'a sales—Alpine Consols 34s,Bound ary Creek par, Central Electric £1 10j, Charlton Creek 31s, Chatto Creek 225, Clyde 68s, Electric 50a 6-1, 51s, and 52«, Electric Extended 191 6d, First Chance 10a, Gentle Annie 7« 31 and 7» 7d, Gold King par. Gold Queen 35a and 54s 6d, Golden Run 33a 6d, 34b and 33s 9 i, Great Central Bj, Hartley and Riley 113s, Hokitika River 3s 6d, Manuherikia 97s 61 and 97s 6d, Sailors' Bend 445, Vincent 51a, Waipuna 28s.

The Central Electric dredge ia expected to be at work before the end of the preaent month, providing that the balance of tha machinery cornea to hand thia week. The Alpine Conaols dredge will be ready to start in two months, and tenders have been oalled for the erection of the Halfway Houie mach inery (which ia ready), and ib ia expected that the dredge will start in two months time. The Alpine No 2 and Vincent Extended dredges are also in a forward state, and it is expected that they wilt be ready during October.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAty: fßiba?, 6EFIEMBER 14, ICO6



Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holdea at Aeh burtoa. NOTICE is hereby given that Howard Stbpkkns, of Trr vorton, Accountant, was this day adjudged bankrupt; aod I hereby summon a meeting of Creditor*, to b« holden at my Qffija on FRIDAY, the 21at day of September, 1900, at 11 o'o'ock am. \ JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee Aahburton, Sept 14. 1900. 9 160 FOR SALE, A GRAND LITTLE FARM OP ]KA ACRES, situated 1| milri from XOU Tinwald Yards, splendid home stead, wall divided, with water in aach paddock. Prioe low and easy terms



Also,—• 2rV A ACRES, in the best of order, good I\J homestead, Tinwald. Veiylow prioe will be accepted for this Farm E. W. HANMER. KAYE & CARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRO DUO 1. Agents for Button's and Lawbons Unrivalled Seed*. New Beaton'a Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERS. &c, Ac, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. > XTENBIVE CLEANING MACHINERY, CORNBAuKS always on hand. KAYE & CAKTER, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gom—3« J TCoon/ Storekeeper JUST Of ENED-Fishing Tackle, Pera.s. fj Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, Gff Hooks etc eto. Early ioapaotion invited—Hardliy Bros.



KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL fTIHE above School will RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, September 17, at Miss Fooks' Residence, Park Honae 9 162 TBE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouaea, and Grain pjt>res : Weat Street, Aahburton. j EVERY Description of Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON~"cOMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest poaaibje prices for all grain placed in our baada for disposal. Shareholders ahould be particularly care ful to enquire from ua and inspect ourgoedi before ordering elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON, Manager THE NZ. FARMERS' 00-OPEPATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call en us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia District 365 „ „ „ 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 „ Lauriston „ 1180  Springburn „ 750 „ Wakanui „ 1031 „ Ohertsey „ 1958  Dromore „ T. F. GIBSON, 149 Manager Sa HL GRAVES* SHAREBBOKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng ar.d Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR; ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashbnrtoo Representative Telegraphic Address: ©SAVES. Chrictchurch. 3 21 OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER k EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding die tricts every four months, viz—March, July» and November* ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELL_N OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. "LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SfNGING. HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT, A__c____| BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TfNDERTAKERS, ORNISH ING tJ NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakenni Road and Omb Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory.



O. Magnus, D.Pasersoh, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOK AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practioal experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton Representative. g. r*. j-" ■■=-—- ■«. ~| The Grip Tow In that tickling cough of • JfelS^ yours there lurks a M§££Fss&\ crouching tiger! It's B2E&£^_y ready to spring just w^sP"""s^^ the moment you're off £V£*^&*fiir your guard. Damp Ws?Wr~^Vl *cct ' a little more ex* j __t<S»gVSfe-J posure, moist air, or 1 fMHfllpJlro*^ some little change, l^mgd and you are down with vSfefIHEV pneumonia. Take no l|gß^re_\ chances with such a ■aVT TWfcsW dangerous foe. V*| Wp ■•$ you may not have E 1 * A the Grip hard, but there is. _l // -l^ays danger ot pneumonia. __*r4t i&a_



is the great preventive of serious lung disease. It's a prompt and certain cure for the Grip. Your hacking cough stops at once, the soreness in your chest passes awaj-. Your escan§ from pneumonia is complete. In Large and Small Bottjej.. A enre is hasten^ by placing oyer tha cfcast »»• of Dr. Ayer's Cherry Femoral Plasters. Pjtparad by Dr. J. C. Ayer $ Co., Lowell, Mass., tr.S.A.



REMARKABLE cures of rheumatism. Prom the Vindicator, Rutberrordton, N C The editor of the Vindicator has had occasion to test the efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice, with the most remarkable results in each case First, with rheumatism ia the shoulder, from which he suffered exoruoiatioc pain for ten day?, which was : relieved with two applications of Pain Balm, rubbing the parts evicted, end realising instant benefit and entire relief in a very short time, Second, in rheumatism in thigh 1 joint, almost prostrating him with severe pain, whioh was relieved by two applications, rubbing with the liniment on retiring at night, and getting up free from pain. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company



WANTED PRlMlTlVp7Methodist Church Tc-nf«h». Rev J GiOTBR will l»oture at 7 30 ; Subject : 'Developments of the British Empire during the past century.' Adinir ion free. C .I'eoMra takan. 9 159 WANI'h.D— A General >->*rv»nfc for the country.—App'y Mrs TtJRTON, ntz> ■toor to Mr Steel, Haveloek Street, WeSI. 9 145 WA N TED—A HelpTor"HihFho^aew"«»! k Wages, 5» per week.—Apply to Mr D Tirpkit, Tinwald. 9 141 TTaTLOKING —Wanted at once * Good X Troueara Hand.—Apply Craighead * Berrtkan. 9 ;iei WANTED -A Good G-neral Servant.- Apply to Mrs MoKae, Moore Strre' | ' 9 148 IpßESHOyatera, Solea, and Crayfish by 1 Expreaa tonight at J. H, JtvwxtT. opposite Mail Office OBTsALE CHEAP—Cottage" of aig^s rooms, Netherby, Every eon-eniemse, Most of purchase money oan remain or. mortgage.—Apply Mrs Whim, Netherby. 180 _^ FOR SALE-Galvanised Iron Fouare Tanka, alao Corrugated Iron Tankr, from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Hardlxt Bros BEAUTY of Hebron, Beauty of Bath, and Bath Kidney Seed Potatoes, 20lb Is; reduction per cwt.—Carson k Co., Tancred Street. 9 ft& ATES and Nlmmo and Blair'a Gardra Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Ago' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21*.—Car;on ft Co. 9 67 G O(H) Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8. Real bargains.—Carson k Cob Cycle Department. 9 68 WANTED— Ladies to call and ace Now Balta in Beads, Silk, and Satin, aid in ereat variety at • The Corner.*—Nortie- OTS AWn HIFFORD WA N TiiDKNOWN-ihat we have exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers ere specially invited to make an inspection of Ndw Pattern* now landing ex S.S. Gothic —Mitchell & Turner, fTTANTED KNOWN—Tn^FwTlje TT clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothio—Mitchcli, <fc Turner W~ ANlED—Ladies to give a trial for their Spring Shoes to * The Corner. Beautiful lot of English, Frenoh, and American Goods ju-t opened—NoRTHCOTI amp Hkfforo. KEROSENE reduced to 5s 6d. Oatmeal 251b 2s 91. Flour 251b 2a, Wax Candles 7d.—Carsoh ft Co. 9 65 TO-MORROW SPECIAL ENTRY. QUANTITY of Furniture Oheata Drawers Sideboards, Tables, Badateada Mas crtitev, Wash Stands, Duchesie Tables, Sofa and Cuahiona, Fender and Irona, Crockery, and Sundrlea Alao I Several oareassas of Dairy Fed Pork \ HENRY STEPHENSON, 9 157 Auctioneer SATUKDAY SEPT. 15. Section 331, conveniently situated in Moore Street, with square Dwelling House of five rooms and scullery thereon, THE Public are reminded that the rale of tha above, on account of Mrs F J Landells, 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, 9 129 Auctioneer SaTUBDAY, BJ.PT. 15. TOWN Property, well situated in Tancred Street, being section 438, containing one rood, with six roomed dwelling thereon, on account of Mrs James Phillips. Those interested are notified that the sale of this property will take piaee at the Arcade on tbe above date, at 11.30 am. Full particulars in previous advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 9 130 Auctioneer. ~ SATURDAY, SEPT. 15. Two Sections, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald MR T BULLOCK haa resolved instruc tions from Mr Andrew MsFarlanr to sell by Public Aaction at the Arcade en the above date,— Two sections at Tinwald, Nob, 85 and 86, each containing £ acre, fronting MeMurdo Htreet. The owner has held these since 1880, but has now deoided to realise. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T BULLOCK, 9 85 Auctioneer SATURDAY, Septemer 15 VALUABLE Building Site, Corner ol Moore and Cass Streets, being part of T S 100 and 101, containing nearly half an aore, tbe property of Dr Trevor, and adjoin ing his residence, will be offerad by auction at the Arcade on the above date, at 11,80 a m, as per previous advertisement, (D BULLOCK, 131 Auctioneer ASHBURTON A. ft P. ASSOCIATION. fTHHE Annual Parado of Entire Horses will be bold (by kind permission of Hie Worship the Mayor andßerough Councillors) IN MON A SQUAP.E, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 12 HOOK. ENTRANCE FEE- 5t EACH HORBE. ENTRIES close with the Secretary not later than 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, September 19th. All Horasa must be at their Allotted Standa by 11,30 atm. the morning of i Parade. W. SIMPSON, 79 Secretary. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of ihe late Mb Josifh Ms*. son are reapcctfally informed that hia Faneral will move from hia late reaideaee Etna Street.Hampstead, TO.MORROW, the 15th inst., at 1 o'clock, for the Aahburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 9; Undertakers ABHBURTON HIGH 18CHOOL. THE Third Term will eemmeaee on TUESDAY, lis* September. CHARLES BRADDELL, _ 156 Secretary



0 THE BURGESSES OF THE ASH ; BURTON BOROUGH i Lambs k Gbsntlimbn— |" THANK you heartily for my rs-e!ec- IX. tion as one of your CounoSUors, and can assure you I shall continue my efforts towards the advancement of tha Borongh of Ashburton. Yours Faithfully, JOS SEALY: 9 I£s TO THE BURGESSES OF THE ASH* BURTON BOROUGH. LADI2B AMD GUNTLIMKH,— I BEG TO THANK slnoerely the Eleetora Who—despite the weather—voted for me yesterday, and also to tender my apologies to a number of intending sup- j porter*, for whom I waa unable to aend a conveyance, owing to arrangements nmde having been miaunderatood. My special thank a are also returned to the Ladies who supported ma. Yours sineersly, JOHN WM. HARDLEY. SJfii m __ ______________ BOROUGH ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF ASHBURTON T DESIRE te THANK you for the liberal aupport yon accorded me at yesterday's Election. , Believe me, I will endeavour to do all I can in the future, as in the past, to oonserve and advance the interests of the Ratepayers in general. Yours Faithfully, 9" 152 HENRY DAVIS. TO THE BOROUGH RATEPAYERS. T DESIRE TO THANK the Ratepayers for my election to a aeat on tho Borough Council, and beg to aaanre them I ahall end«»vour to cob aoientloutly diaoharge my duties to the Ratepayers generally. ROBERT OLARK. 9164 TO THE BURGESSES OF THE ASH BURTON BOROUGH. I HATE TO THANK the Burgessta for the honorable position in whioh I waa plased upon the Poll, and I look upon the same—eonsldcrlng the inclement waathor aa a very satisfactory indication of the opinion of my fellow townsmen. Yours thankfully, J, W. TIMMINS. 9 151 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCIL LOR 3. J HEREBY give netiee thab at an Elec tion held by me thia day the under mentioned Candidates received the ammher of rotaa act oppoaite their names, viz:— JOSEPH SEALY ... -. 29* HENRY DAYIS ..  239 ROBERT CLARK ._. ..227 ALBERT AGER .. 178 Informal ,„ ,_ 5 And X deelaxs Messrs Scaly, Davis, and Clark to be daly eloetod Councillors of the Borough of Aahbnrion. H H FOOKB, Returning Ofiosr. Borough Council OSes, Ashburton, September 13,1900. 9 141 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY I HEREBY give netiee that at an Eleotiea held by me this day the Candidates reeeivsd the number of votes ■el eppasite their names, vis :— JOSEPH WILLIAM TIMMINS __ 115 JOHN WILLIAM HARDLEY ... 108 JOHN WILSON 96 JOHN THOMAS MALTBY FRIEST 35 HENRY MoELREA _, v Informal .. ,„ , g I therefore declare Mr Joseph Wot. Timmins to be duly elected a Councillor of the Boroagh of Ashburton i H H FOOKB, Returning Ofieert Borongh Council Office, Ashburton, September 13th, 1900 9 149 ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY rpHB Annual General Meeting of Members of the above Society will be held en MON DAY, September 17, in G F Dobds* Rooms. Basinsaa: To receive Balance Sheet; Election of effiosra, and other buainess. E M DODDS, Hon Sac B 146 NEW BOOKS in Colonial Library aeries including 'Life of Lord Roberta, [Jerrold); 'Little Anna Mark' (Crocket)' •Black and White Heart,' (Haggard); 'Things Seen,' (3tevene); '.Boy,' (Corelli); ■Tha Purple Robe,'(Hocking) and others; also fresh auppiy of Cheap Editiona 8d cash; including 'Matabele Campaign,' (Baden Powell) ;'Briar and Palm,' (Annie Swan); ' Bid for Fortune,' (Boothby)j • Reproaoh of Annealey,' (Maxwell Gray); and others.—A. H. Williams, Tanored Street. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOS THI ONMT BBLIABI.E SHIBT POLISH IN THE WOR_D. ILTRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro fesslonal Laundress, says ;—lt is the best I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and save your strength, temper, and patience Ones tried, always nsed. Sold tn Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORR k CO.



p | BULLOCK'S ARCADE. 404 acres 4Q4 WAKANUI SATURDAY, SEPT. 15, 1900 MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with j the Farmers' Co-operative Aaaocia -1 tion) has received instructions from Mr Thomas Dalton, to sell by Public Auction as above— His Farm containing 404ac. 3r., fronting on Butfceriek'a and Curietua' Roads. There is a good house of nine rooms, dairy, large stable, with chaff house and other outbuildings necessary for the proper working of the property. Plenty of water, well fenced. The land ia of fair average quality, and haa not been over cropped. SALE AT S p.m< D. THOMAS, } -, . A _ #nti FARMERB' CO-OP., jJoI" k AgMlt" »■ —■■ -■ - •«« HORSE FAIR. FitIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 — 1900 — VfY Next HORSE FAIR will be held lit. en the above date, 8 DR (WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. T6 LE T. QOA ACRES of Sheep Feed at OfVV/ Dromorei Apply 9 134 F. FERRIMAN. TENDERS. TENDERS are Invited for Grubbing 80 Aorea of land, ploughing and sowing same with Grass and Rape ; also for plough ing and sowing 70 Acrea with Turnips and Grass. Tendera cloae on September 20,1900. Full particulara on application to the under signed, t 136 F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL? TENDERS are invited for the supply of Totara Timber for Concrete Channel ling. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 4 pmon MONDAY, the 17sh tut* CHAB. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk September 12th, 180 . 9 12 G. MEDDINS, "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Oppoaite Arcade, Burnett Street. JUST OPENED— LAWN MOWERS, LAWN MOWERS •New Easy,' •F. and N.« 'Philadelphia,' • Carbina,' etc. Alao GARDENING TOOLS 4 REQUISITES; OF EVERT DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING Spades, Hoea, Rake% Digging and Weeding Forks, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Watering Cans, J.R Hose Pipe, eto. DAIRY UTENSILB ft TIM WARE Churns, Milk Pans, Skimmers, Patent Milk Buoketa and Strain»rs, Butter Pats and Moulds, Bllleya, Panakins, etc HOUBEHOLD ft BUODER'S IRON MONGERY IN ENDLESS VARIETY. REGISTER GRATES ft MANTLE PIECES ranges7range^ Seotts, Orion, Zoalandia, Challenge, Champion, etc The CHEAPEST SHOP in Aahburton for any of the above: My Motto is— * Small Profits and Quick Returns.' Mccormick O TILL leads the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the "GRAND PRIZE" AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORI SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to >cc this Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett dt Go, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager SHEARMAN BROS: have large stook Loasbvs Wahoo, Benjamin Gum Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure NEW BOOKS-Boy; Castleand ManoT The Temptation of Oliver Latimer; The Sanctuary Club, Jennie Meredith, The Nemia King of Tera, The Ladies Paradise, The Downfall of Prempab, At Odds, Snsan Fielding. Cheap Editions, Briton or Boer ; Reproach of Annesley; the Bushranger's Sweetheart; Veldt and Laager; Nigger Knights ; The Osaington Ghost; Standard Reprints; Bibles, Prayers and Hymns, and many Sohool Cards—H M Jones ■\jrr ANTED KNOWN-That our Stock f T of Linoleums and Oilcloths now landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth Inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming forware this season, are far In advance of those of other seasons—Mitchell and TtFFNRR. Smoke |Tew Venos



SEEDS. SEEBS. SEEDS- J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHB»SRK)N. JQ J? T {~^s\ ARE atill to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O. QU \J\J» £^° T nl with reliable SEEDS, of every desorfp ion, THA'U „-,-,-«, J£« JSS2 W' afc lowert m-rket raoes. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manotactorhbs. Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, Jamks Carter A Co, London, and Peter Laweon ft Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the bast quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, at lowest rates, J • SEALY & CO. FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. UU4 two miles from SOCIETX. RANGITATA wbTi^atb NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : FOR PEmXE SALE H°"d °n«- *« A really first-class Farm, conveniently Local Board of Directors: situated close to a railway station, seven The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., roomed house, dairy, large granary, and C M.G-., M.L.C. (Chairman) atabiicg, men's hut, implement ahed, and The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C other building*. The property ia well and (Deputy Chairman) substantially subdivided, and the fences are A]fred de Bathe Brand £ n Esq . from Kb! °to de goodT wehea n tdi:„T JISSS Th« &?'J 4*"* m^«™>™«* 70 acres in wheat, 45 acree in oata, 100 acrea r , ffLlj'u plooghed for rape and turnips, balance in John Duncan, Esq. English graea and 40 acrea in tussock. -»-„_, -, . „T*,, t Anyone in want of a farm of thia siz* would I 1 Oldest, Wealthiest, and most do well to call and ace us when we shall be A Prosperous pleased to give the fullest information. AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE FRIEDLANDER BROS, and the Land ft Estate Agents LARGEST IN THE BRITISH ——. . * EMPIRE. vrram r Ifigf at The on]y Matual Llfe office which do TO clares LONDON «A BONUS every m±b :.. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen \%T E have space for a limited Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv Yw to meet Liabilities than that held by any quantity of Wheat or Oats, available other Office in the J^tralasian Colonies. . t _ , _ _ » ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS by steamer at lowest current rates. fs~l A FZf\f\ f\f\f\ _. .„ ibI4:,oUU,UUU Farmers wishing to ship will please 7 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF communicate with us promptly. MILLIONS) STERLING, FRIEDLANDER Bros., Lm AH_^ LJ?^ EJK?!? bB __ 1 ______„_ £2,000,000 i FOR " ' _ (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. y-_-i-_~_---/"« T"T-s~T"i~\. Policies in force 134,000 I j RUSH Mi 1J Sum Assured ... .... £41,726,041 | v^J-f v^ kj*-j.j-* rTT7< Am ossh BonU8«s Divided ... £7,726,170 FOR PIG FEED.'OBEAF t^xtTT™ FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. JDI/JNUbHiD. W' i"_TAVii FOR PRIVATE *aLE, Cash Bonus for one year 1897. £449,268 ' yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount lug to £835,000, after making specia Several First-class Dr.ught Entires, n TT™ 8' a \ a .* _ n Cash Bonuses declared or act five years, Full rarticalars oa application over Two Millions yielding Reversion * r ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lro < wv, A — ASSURE lOUR LIFE v a AiiHi ins the A.M.P, SOCIETY, PAQIT "RTTVI?T^Q And Secure a V^ii-DxX J3U j.J__J_VO bonus every ye_r. OF Expenses of Management—B_ Per Cent WHEAT, on tho Total Income. OJ_j?S f Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary BARLEY Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. AND James Hair, District Secretary. fIRASS SEEDS District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Friedlander Bros. Limited NICOLL BEOS. J?LANTEKOA^ H F Nicoll. $E F Nicoll, L A Nicoll. • ■ CURtb' Merchants & General Agents, TJEAD the following Testimonials, and BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP J* for yourself! & LAMB?. «• THE DGCTOB SURPRISED AT THB IMPEOVM MENTt" AGENTS FO R— Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 Chriatohuroh Meat Co*, Ltd The Proprietors of" Plantekoa." Islington Fertillaera Sirs.—For Borne time paßt I hate been a Llttle'a Sheep Dip martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora- Trouble, and General Debility. For days at tion. Ltd * time * ÜBea< to be in agony with pain in United Inauranoe Co., Ltd. (Fire and 'he region of the stomach, and all the Marine.) medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I was __.__. attended by the doctor for some time, with GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- £__ „ -t tll v i!*l6B _uf l . _ , aay I acted on thia advice, and One Bottle We shall be pleased to reoe.ve samples h » made _ ha . ffie> M from farmers who have parcels for disposal. ffiendg (the _ 00t0 r included) are all remark _ _, , ing about the wonderful improvement in my E.A-lOJT Books Kefb and Audited, appearance, and I can honestly recommend __. . , ,-,__. Plantekoa to all who suffer aB I have done. We have received Bums of Trnst Monies, Yours sincerely ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on J' MRS j, SMITH. Freehold Securities at fl_ and b per cent. FT> TT T nn Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Jti U JL J. • Guard's Van, but'«Plantekoa" Oint ment healed it in a Fortnight. We receive regular Consignments from Taita, October 15,1899 Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and Proprietora "Plantekoa." bave in stook Apsles, Pears, and Fruit in Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform you eeasoaall the year*round. thatl have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results* About five STI T~l T\ CI mouths ago I had the misfortune to get my Hj Hj I / l> hand caught in the door of the guard's van ji_4 j__j j_^ k_j. atthe Lower Hutt Railway Station* My „, , . «■ n x, „„j thumb waa badly crushed, and in a few We stock Clovers. Ryegrass, Rape, and , b % _ M^ __ d . rb , fc Iftrnip Seed of reliable agality. my hafc _ Som9 of _^ y friendß Btated fehat it would be necessary to have my thumb taken THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., o ff, and I thought myself that I would Limited. require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa —— ■ Ointment in the House (we always keep it), ■w-Q, |~ T"\T/^ rfl/"\"\T I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ■l rj I - I lN \"T I \ ." l\i ing the application for several days. The -fa/T" A IVTTTTDTT'CI re6-lt waß astounding In a fortnight it i!rJLxJL__N vJ -tVXIiK^ waa completely healed, and as sound as It was before the accident. It is with pleaanre 17an_,ni'o1T-r nvanafarl 4Wn J ,end you thia note that other sufferers Hspecially prepared tor be in(J - oe _ t0 try pi a _tekoa. WHEAT. TDKNIPB. BAPE tonrstmly, j Vi. j ; - WILLIAM WHITTINGTON tad any Otner Crop, and tO SUlt ABk your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. any description of Soil. Agenta-AUSTSAL BOTANICCo., East St, Greatly increased production wherever ACT-iiTTt»rrnxr «sd. Satisfaction given everywhere. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND Nicoll Bsos. store five varieties of this INVESTMENT SOCIETY, oelebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. —— Letters will receive prompt attention. — TN future the Office of the above will be NICOLL BROS, District Agents. JL 'I -- -"" -3 Open for General Business from 9.30 a.m. SMOKE NOS9JBOA-Y TOBACCO, till 4 p.m. The Litest and Best ——- -- , . au — ALBERT ROBERTS, Manufactured by O Williams & Co, , nft Manager. Ricbv wad, V.A. 132 _ BUILDERS will find it to their advantage T1 HOSE who desire a convenient house to get estimates for Ironmongery from -1- *nd "-to-date, should consult Haw>. Ha»»lbtßw>s. wrßßoB„for gssd supply of hot and 00M water