CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,—-Copyright

Capetown, Sept 25 The steamer Suffolk, of the Federal line, bound for Sydney, in ballast', struck on Klippen Point, between Moasel Bay and Port Elizabeth, and gradually sank. She was commanded by Captain Oathberfc, formerly in the Buteshire. There were 900 horses and mules on board the steamer.

BmsßANE.^ept 26 The cable message with reference to the acceptance of the tender, for the Pacific Cable turns out to be a blander. The message received by the Govern ment was for a dioptric light, not the cable,

Melbourne, Sept 26 Perier has been sentenced to death for shooting a girl named Aubrey in July. The medical testimony showed fchfct the prisoner was of weak intellect.

The Magnificent Courage Of The Devons

Donald Macdonald, the Australian war correspondent, who will lecture here on Mon day evening speaks with sorrow and feeling on modern warfare. On one oooasßiofi, lying ■heltertd behind a stone on the hill top, which he had reached amid a shower of ballets, ho watched the Pevons preparing to-clear the hill. Fo< 17 hours fighting had been going OB with n» -nvantHge to either side, and.for •afety, l was deemed necessary to clear the hill top of Boers. As the regiment came •winging up the hill, as though on parade, quite regardless of the deadly fire they knew would greet them at the top, Mr Maodonald ■ays he felt he had witnessed something of tha sublimity of Ufa and the magnificence of tieath When the summit was reached, he was filled with fen srerwhelming feeling of pure sava' gery, born of the desire to kill ; but » hen 70 ef the advancing Devons fell silently under the firib volley those savage thoughts pasued •way, giving way to » great pity which knew no distinction between friend and foe. As lie wftlched ib looked as though the British wtro crumbling away bsfore that awful fire, bab with a 1! Steady, Devons, steady ! " from 6!ie commanding officer, they charged with one wild rush, and in an instant there was not* llvo Beer lefb on the hill top.

FARM NOTES

[by cockatoo.]

The inspection of stallions by Government veterinary surgeons, which has been advo cated by various Agricultural and Pastoral Societies, would soareely secure tha resnlfea claimed, nnlesa it wae first made compulsory by statutes. No doubt) somt move will shortly be made to eradicate uoioundness of an hereditary nature from our stud horses. Whether an examination and certificates of toundeeae will be suifioienti to gradually purge all stud animals with unsoundaesa remains to be seen. It is contended, and with some degree of reason, that, together with examinations, a stiff license fee should be imposei on all utallidns before any benefit would result. However, there seems to be an alraoat unanimous couienaus of opinion among experts, that a radical change will be neoeasary before we can wipe cub all the various forms of unsoundness which horse tash ia heir to; There is always plenty of breeding stock to be found, which though naturally free from hereditary unsoundneas, tre through malcoaformation, utterly unfit) to breed from, and should be prohibited. Breeders who are ia the habit of docking young hones should do so whan the foal is fcbonfc two months old. It is not nearly so f ftisial at that age as it is at twelve months or tven older. Shey very soon recover if the tail is nipped yonng, and injurious results are nob so apt to intervene. From all parts of the country favourable lambing returns are reported. Thi« is very satisfactory seeing that our flocks have been gradually falling ia numbers of late years. This should be a lesson to bear in mind wlioe fraieing operations &r« in fall awisg Again. Some limit should be placed on the slaughtering of young owes, so that we can always retain sufficient) for breeding pur poses* Potatoes which require to be cut for need, thould be cut a day or two before planting, A epi inkling of lime thrown over them pre ■ervss and protects the seed from the ravages of iaieoti

It is a.misbake to sow the same potatoes! in the same land so often. Seed should be changed at least onia every three years, and should be carefully selected, and all those with extraneous growth should be pub aside «nd nob planted Land over run with weeds mighb bo cleaned without muoh labour, and at the same time return a good profit by lowing with peas, which generally find a. ready jnwkefc

The Tftmworth breed of pigs are begin ning to obtain much favour with farmers. iTbey art » larger framed pig than the Berkshire «r Yorkshire, and are nob in* olinad bo run into fat, consequontly they make superior baconets Gre»t cure should be taken of mures at this season of the year, which are heavy in foal, set t» work them too hard. A little light, steady work, will no* hurt them, so long m they *re nob over exerted- If boo htavy work is given them, slipping their foalils almost cert&ia bo happen.

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Boers Ammunition and Stores

Enormous Destruction

United Press Association —By Eleobric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 2?, 9 30 a.m, This Office 10 38 a tn) London, September 26

Oftpt&in Hutaou with some New Zealand Iroepulef* the Cape for England by the Kildoiilsn Castls The Boers sant fifty truck loads of ammu nition to Delagoa B»y before they surren dered. They also barned much ammuni tiion Bennet Bm.leigh saw near Crocodile river •eras of damaged gun ammunition, damaged Umbers, waggons, datonators, and st-oree. H» also saw at Komati Poort hundreds of tool of damaged ammunition, a large nurn* ber of broken rifia«, tents, and large quanti' ties of damaged provisions and baggage Krager yielding to the request of the Portuguese, persuaded commandant Pinasr not to destroy the Komati railway bridge Twelve guns, the majority damaged were found ati. Heotorspruib. The whole railway rolling •took of the lat® Transvaal Govern* meat if. »preadfor eighb railed along the Selate railway line. The rolling stock being captured, and all is !n good condition except some bomb waggons and carriages. Th« Portuguese officials *b Delagoa Bay have sent emissaries bo the Boers urging them to yield? !

Pursuit of De Wet

SoripEQ Work Provided For

(■Received Wokapa&ka Sept27,lolo am : This Office 11 30 a m) London, September 26

A strong tying column under De Lisle has left Pretoria in pursuit of De Web. Each trooper has two horses and doable teftms accompanying the guns, transports and Cape carts.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—-Copyright Blenhiim, Sept 29 The house of Mr William Murray a settler ■>t> Springoreek, was destroyed by fire last night. The fire was diacoverd shortly be fore midnight and tht inmates eieaptd with difficulty. Nothing being saved, the insurances are heuie 35320, furniture JBIOO in the Sun Office. Mr Murray ia a htavy loser.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURBDAY

(Before O A Wray Esq, S.M)

Breach of By-Laws—For ridinjj bicycles on the footpath the following were fined 5s and costs:—Chas Willis, and Harris Moon.

Civil. CASKS—P Madden v Thiele for £3 Ss sd, judgment) by default. County Coun cil v Edward Taylor, adjourned for a week. Two applications for Old Age Pensions were granted.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 9 30 a m This Office 10 38 a m) Hongkong, Sept 26 Famine is feared in Northern China owing to the Don-ahipment of the rice supplies.

Gravity of Situation Increasing

Received Wakapuaka Sapt 27,10 10 a.m This Office 11 30 a.m Hong Kong, September 26 Native Christians are flocking to Canton in great number?. The gravity cf the situation is increasing. Twenty thousand members of the Triad Secret Society are in the vicinity

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sepb 27, 9.30 a.m, This Office 10 38 a m Melbourne, Sept 27 The Council has rejected the Womtn Suffrage Bill by 22 to 10.

SPORTING

WAIPAWA RACES.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Waipawa, Sept 26 Waipawa Maiden Hack—Assayer 1. Dividend—£2 ss. Waipawa Elkotbio Hack — Roer 1. Dividend—£4lsa.

Flying Handicap — Donovan 1, Lady Lome 2, Whitirea 3. Dividend—£4 17s Welter—Passion Fruib 1. Dividend— £1 9a

SECOND DAY.

Sept 27 Following are results :— Sikwards' Handicap—Wesb Guard, 1. Dividend—£l Us. Hack Hurdles—Waitio, 1. Div—£B 4s PpEiNa Handicap—Miner 1, D*phae 2, Bonnie Dean 3. Won by a length. Divi dend— £4 la

ITomewood Handicap—Passion Fruit 1, Dividend—£2 3s.

GERALDINE RACES.

Gkraldine, Sept 27 The Geraldine Spring Meeting opened in doll weather, with a fair attendance. The following are results :—

Handicap, one mile—Pro posal Bst 41b, 1; Firsts Blood Bat 121b, 2. Won easily. Dividend—£l 16a

News in Brief.

We wish to remind our readers thab » meeting is galled for next Friday at 8 p m, Arcade Chambers, for the purpose of form ing a tradesmen's cricket club, and all those interested in cricket are invited to attend.

Mr H Stephenson will hold a sal* of jewel* Iflny, watches, field and opera glass, etc, on Saturday next.

The Fir* at Rakaia Gohgb—The case against footballers from Hororato for setting fire to the bush afe Rakaia Gorge, occupied the Magistrate's Court this afternoon. Messrs Thomas, Upton, and Seal By were the presiding justices. The case was dismissed.

Frisgo Mail—The Frisco mail whioh arrived in Ashburtoa this morning w*« a pretty heavy one, bub ib was sorted with commendable despatch.

[ Old Man's Fossa — The master aeknow | ledges the following contributions, with I thanks s—Mrs Jennings (Magazines ;) Mrs , Stephens (papers and magßz'nes *) Mr Jo'liffs j (books ;) Mr H M Jones (magazines ;) Mrs i Murray-Jackson) (illustrated papers;) ( "Reekie" (paper*;) Mr FDe O Mulct (illuitrated papers ;) Mr Marsden (Spec tators ;) Secretary Aahburton Club (papers); Secretary Ashburton Young Men's Club—six months copies of Weekly Press the latter were received through Mr Maraden.

The annual general meeting of the Arie' Cycling Club is convened for to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Orange Hall.

MINING

United Press Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunedik, Sept 27 Today's sales— Electric Extended, 275, 26s 3d, 265; Galvanic, 33b 63, 33ss ; Gentle Annie, 19a 6d, 19s 3d, 19s : Gold Queen, 37s ; Great Central, lls ; Orey Rivar, 10s, 9a 3d ; Halfway House, 36i; Hartley and Riley, Ilia 6d, HOi; Junction Eleotrio, 27s 395; Meg and Annie, 87s, 86s, S7a 7d, 85s 6d, 85« ; Merrimac, 625, S3«, 54i ; Metallic, 25b 6d, 25s 9d, 25s j Moa Flat, 17s 6d; Morven Ferry, 4i dis. ; Now Alexandra, lls; Woipun*, 27a 3d; C»!lig - han's Creek, Is.

The return from the Perseverance dredge last week was 590z. This Company have declared a dividend (the third) of 2a per share, payable on the let October The Mokoia dredge is expected to com mence dredging on Monday next. The Clyde dredge secured 88o« for 50 hours' work.

THE ASHBURTON ©UAEDIAN •. THUBSDAt, SEPTEMBEB 27, 1900



Agricultural & Pastoral. mHE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL X AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOW Of LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IM PLEMENTS, Etc. .Will be held on the Grounds of the Asso ciation, Ashbarton, TUESDAY, October 23, 1000, (Instead of November ad, the dftte origin ally flzed.) Eatriti, which will Hob bt considered valid tanisstf accomp&Bied by tha necessary amount of entry fees, must be in the hands of the Secretary NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCT. 16, at 6 ?.M. Substantial Prize-money in each class, also numerous valuable Special Prizsi offered for competition Oliie Programme aad nil information from | W. SIMPSON, 9 304 Seoretaryi ~~S6nei to lend. I HAVE Trusb Monica for Investment in sums of £500 bo £5000 on First Mortoags at lowest current rate?. DAVID ZANDER, _ Tftncred &h?m\> BUY Direct From England — Famous " Khaki" Cycles. Great cub in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 11s ; three machines, £12 2s; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles lOi per machine extra; Quo tations for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. —John Hebst, Khaki Company , Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. Imoke "~ """""""' NOSEGAY TCOeACJOQ. The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co., FOR SALE A GRAND LITTLE FARM QW IKA ACRES, situated 1£ miles from AOU ' Tinwald Yards, splendid homer stead, well divided, with water In each paddock. Price low and easy terms Alio,— C%Pi A ACRES, in thS beet of order, good 4ii\J homestf&a, Tinwald. Very low pries will be accepted for this Farm E. W. HANMER,



She |)al»flce sheet of the Wellington More Men Fund »ho^a fchab the public contri buted £6322, and the men themselves £319 for the passages and equipments of 84 men and kqriee. The Committee paid the Government £8993 j for the expenses of the camp £1826, snd four (he purchase of horses £945, leaving a balance in the Bank of £571. (Ebe Oontlngeofi themaelva* fount! 43 horsea valied at £M 5, tasking WtiliPgtoa'i total •safeiHrattoa mtUi .-■



10s REWARD. T GST Sable Far Collar between Weiter ~Xj field and Longbeaok Finder apply Come son's Stables 9 302 ASBBURTO^BOROUGH"cOIJNiDIL" mENDERB are Invited for the Lease for X three years of Reurte Pb 298, near the Old Cemetery. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 1 pm on MONDAY, October 1, proz. OKAS E FOOES, Town Clerk September 24, 1900 9 268 COUNCIL fTIENDERB are Invited for a supply of X Oats, and Oatsheaf Chaff. Farfiioßlari at Town Clerk's office, where tenders will be received till 1 p«m. on Monday, the lib proz, OH AS E. FOOKB. S 270 Town Clerk. ELGIN SCHOOL. CONCERT AND DANCE. A CONCERT as DANCE, in connection with the abore School, in aid of the Priz? Fund, will be held in the Schoolroom, on FRIDAY, 28th September, 1900. Tickets — Concert, 1«; Dance, Double Ticket!, 2s 6d. Refreshment! provided for Banco. NOTICE Mr Newman's Drag will leave the Poet Office on FRIDAY, 28th insfc, at 7 o'clock sharp, for the Elgin School Concert. CRIOKET. A MEETING of those interested in the Formation of a Tradesmen's Crioket Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on FRIDAY, September 28, at 8 p m 9JSB ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Under the Direction of Edwin Geach " The English can Conqubr Evbby- TBIKO—BUf DIAM»" ONK 1 MONDAY NIXT f ONE Nigbt Only j Ist October, \ Night Only DONALD I\/TAODONALD ONALD IYXaODONALD The Famous War Correspondent in his OREAT DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE. Scenes *fc Sensations of }I!lnstrated by realistic { Views taken at the < ISO time of action. (. The grim siege of Lidyemith was froitful of heart moving incidents, which will be telling and re-teliing. Who could more fitly speak of them as they should be spoken of than DONALD MACDONALD. Thrill, ing narratives, realistic scenes, ard charm ing anecdotes. ENORMOUS SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. Prices 3s, 2s, and Ist Plan at H. M. Jones', where 2s tickets can also be pur chased. 9272 &, CLARK, Rspreientatl ye. SPECIAL DISPLAY SPRING FASHIONS ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 22. New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, etc. NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. SATURDAY, SEPI\ 29, 1900 SUBURBAN LAND, ALLENTON. 21/ AORKB Qlf \2 ACRES 4/2 MR T BULLOCK (in conjunction with Mr D Thomas) has received instruc tions from Ms R Pkbbott, to Bell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— 2 Acres 2 Roods 5 Perches, AUentos, being Lots 33, 34, 35 and 36, frosting Middle P.oad, and Lot 30, frosting Cavendish Road. First class lands Sale at 11 30 a m T BULLOCK, 8 283 A action per SATURDAY, SEPT. 29. IMPORTANT Sale of the following valu able Town Sections on the Western ildsofthe Railway Line, to take place at the Arcade on the above date on accoant of Mb W. Bpabrow. T:S 666 Corner of Cameron and Park Street T.B 665, ad Coining corner of Havelock and Park Street* WiS BBS, Wv • Street fronting th« Domain T.H 1123, 1129, 1130 fronting Cameron Street West For particulars see previous advertisement Sale at 11.30 am T BULLOCK, 9^276 Aadtioneer S A.TU RDaY SEPT. 2 < On account of the Mortgagee! Lob 254, containing £ acre, Cambridge Street, Hamßitead, with four roomed Cot* tage, etc. | thereon, MR T BULLOCK will offer the above by Auction, at the Arcade on the date named, at 11.30, as previously adver* diced. T BULLOCK. 9 301 Auctioneer SATURDAY, September 29. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1 TjIIKLD, Raoe, and Opera Glasses, Ladies* X? and Glints' Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, etc. Plated ware consisting of Tea t and Coffee Sets, Cruets, Teaf ots, Preserves, Cutlery, Biscuit Barrels, etc, etc, and a host , of really first class articles ; a description of I which it impossible to describe. Without reserve, HENRY BTEPHENSON, i 305 Auctioneer TlTANTED—Everybody to read the r advertisement re Cheap Sale In another part > of this issue—A H WihhUm, Taaored Sfcrts b



O. Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Fxpert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATEBSOH AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christoburch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otsgo and Went Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton Representative. CD HE ASHBUKTON TRAIN SERVICE* Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTCHUROH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.tn., 3.15 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daily at Ashbnrton from— CHHISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 ».m., 12.47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6,57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m. WANTED "OST—From Westerfield, Black and Tan Dog, answers to name of Reel. Re ward on returning to John Harris, Low cliffs, Hinds. 9 30 OOTS and Shoes~to~Measure atJD. Stock's. 9 202 KEROSENE reduced to 5s 6d. Oatmeal 251b 2a 9d, Flour 251b 2s, Wax Candles 7d.—Carsoh & Co. 9 5 nnAKE your repair to the Jubilee Boot X Shop. 9 200 WANTED, at once, for the country, for lady and gentleman—A Smart Girl, or Elderly Woman, one who can milk preferred. Apply this office. 9 297 T>RIZE EGGS—Sittings of Eggs.of follow- JL ing :— LangshaDj Buff Orpington, Andalmian; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, L<uig i ehan Buffs, Lmgshan Indian Game. Crosses. I 5a sitting, 10 guaranteed. 9 279 jHi OQD Second hand Bicycles from £5 to \JC £8. Real bargains.—Oarsok & Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21».—Oabeoet & Co. 9 67 ANTED at Once,—2oCo Dozen Fresh Eggs. Top price given.—Cabson and C». FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdlet Bros T>IANO £17 10a cash, English make, good JL tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs tram £8 10< ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay" ments of 10s and upwards. The Haake piano is not excelled by any for value ; violina, Accordions, and music— H M Jones WANTED RNOWN—Thab J. Moison has received* large stock of fashion* able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best) material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on jusb the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable stylo. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Tee Hall, East Street, AehburfcoD, ANTED KNOWN—That we are clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchsix & Tttrker. HtTT"ANTED KNO WN-Thafc our Stock TT 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 for ware this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons—M"itohell and Tubnkr. "aNTEiTkNOWN—ihab^weliave exceptional facilities for display- Ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S,S. Gothic —Mitchell & Turner. FOR Your Spring Coßtume try our Dressmaking Department under new man^vemenb, Style and fit guaranteed— Noi 1 too & Hefford,"TheOorner." A CETYLENE GAS—Without doubt the XaL L'ghb of the nineteenth century Hardlby Bros are prepared to give eßti* mates to light up private residences and business premises, with this moat economic and beautiful light. WaTTiED" KNOWN—Ladies' Jackets* formerly 27s 6il now 4s lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30a, now 5a 6d, Ladies Macintoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulstera from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andebw Orb'B Qheap Sale, 7 UST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, PeTiTs". Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnowa, Lines, G»£f Hooks etc. etc. Early inspection invited.— Habdlby Bros mONKING'S Ltaßee.d mulsion, which X has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colde, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and Grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* clothing in stock, and made to order MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who »re\, ways taking cold and sub ecb bo croup! IS m, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medloines fail. Sold by looal ohemistfl and rooere in bottles, la 6d and 2s 6d. 246



J DAVID THOMAS. HORSE FAIR. PEIDAY $ SEPTEMBER 28 - 1900 - MY Next FORSB FAIR will be held en the above date, BJR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. BROJTIIMITED. WEST STREET HORSE MART. PUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, October 18, For whiok we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! Grain Freight TO L O.N-D ON. YITE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available < by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with m promptly. | FRIEDLANDER Bkos., Ltd,! PARIS EXHIBITION; THE "GKAND PEIZB » TTAS BEEN SECURED by the MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lmj, Agrinte "^~WE ABE CASH BUYERS '■*"■ OF WHEAT, OL£B, BARLBY "jAND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited fOeT^aleT"™"" ~ CBUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS, lap. AHT PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &o. THE above ire Works of Art; and far surpass anything of the kind yet im ported into this Colony* Persona dtsirous of Securing a memento of the present W*r will find the above engravings very suitable. Prioe 2« 6d each. I have also to hand an aeiortment o ARTISTS COPIES. which will be let oat to for any number of ""j. WILSON, | Sign-Writer and Decorator, | BURNETT STREET. GONE TO TBS FHONT. I _  I MR RACING CYCLIST,—Now that the [ raoing seaion is ab hand, it it absolutely necessary that yon should have the BEST BIOTOLS. Notice how the riders of RTJDGE WHITWORTHB htve been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine oat of ten championships fell to riders of the RuiXJH-Whitworth. Did these riders i ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the Rudoe-Whitworth stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rudge-Whitworth has only been on the path a few months, yet it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an " also started, | or will you lead on a Rudge-Whitworth RUDGES. WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEBTING,- WON HAW, OKB, THBEH, FIVB AND TEH MILK CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, *SHBEK, FIVE AND MN I MUM AMATBUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST,—Yon want a wheel that ia not too heavy, but strong enough to carry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at the same time, can show pace when the going it good. The RucobWhitwobzh answers this description. What is England's experience ? Tk« battle of the high-grade wheels has end** in & complete victory for the Rm>GH«WHrawoBTH, which is now tight on top in the Old Country. Inspection Invited. 11, 11, ill, CITY CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET. WTMeD- Twenty YoanglnmrTo wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17i 9d at D. Stock's. 9 199



A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB SPRING MEETING, ', TO BE HUM) ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBWRTON, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2* ■ lwo. (Under the Bales of the New Zealand Trotting Association) President—Donald McLean, Esqj Vice President — James Small, Esq ; Stewards — Messrs G. .Robertson, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smith, P. Derane, 3. McConochle, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, James McCormick, and James Satherland ; JuDGB~Mr D. McLean ; Staktbk— Mr R. J. Henry ; Clebx of Poaibs —Mr R. Friedlander; Clebk or Course —Mr James McCormick ; Handioappee— Mr M. Brinkman ; Teba&uebr —Mr W. Satherland; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewie, and J. MiiUer. IPKOGMAMMtJ, 1—1.15 p.m—Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys ; nominations, 10a ; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2—2 p.m—District Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovd , second home 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the hoivxfide, property of residents in the Ahhburton Coanty, and must hare been owned and trained In the district prior to August 1, 1900. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s Two miles. 3—2.40 p.m—Laghmor Handicap (har ness), of 50 sots ; second horse 7 boys from the Btake ; for horses that can trot 540 or under, domination, 25s ; acceptance, 25 a. Two miles. 4—3 15 p;ra — Winchsiorb Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12a 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p m -Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 50 aovs ; second horse 7 sots from the atake; for horses thai can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25a ; acceptance 25a. Two miles. 6—4.30 p.m — Fairfield Handicap (harness), of 30 soys ; second horse 4 f-ova from the stake. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, ] ss. One mile and a half 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 sots ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12s 61. One mile. NOMIIS ATIOfcS must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colors of ridera, also the necessary amount in oaeb, by 930 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane'a Hotel, P.O. Box 25. Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with rules of the N.Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, on any account, unless the nomination fees are paid at the time of entry. AH riders or drivers must wear properracing costumes. Handicaps will be dechred on or about TUESDAY, October 9 Acceptances will close at 9.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 16, at DevaneV Hotel All stakes paid in full. The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the racing track, which is in complete order. R. J. HENRY, 9 264 Secretary. ~~UYE a CARTER" ABE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, alt FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Suxxon's and Lawson'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERS, &O, &O, JUSI? LANDED, LARGE STORES at) LYITELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBACKS always on hand. KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTOHURCH. 9 57 From This Oatb nelson MOATE * Co.i CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER: : OurKo. fat^wmbeKo.4 2/8 :: ;: 2 .. m » »£ *New Tarift-CHAMFioN Blend, 2/- pec lb. Our No. latg- willbeNo.ll/g " "00 ',', 1/8 '- - "00 1/6 ♦Note-No. 4, No. 3 &Champion are new Blends. I jN INTRODUCING OUR iy^"'^/^'j^jy[j]jjjjß_i_.-i.m* i« ™"■■<^^^j|f I We do so with confidence, knowing it I to be the finest quality procurable at the pnee. I HAVE NOTHING ELBE. I All other Brands not mentioned are reduced I 2d per lb. ATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OP N.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kiu^sdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara. And others of various s!zer in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for leaee, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grassing farms of various sizes on the Rainoliffo and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9 TCTANTED-Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale, in another part of thit issue—A H Williams, Tancred Street OMPARE prices at Jubilee 800 Shop before baying elsewhere. 9 203 " "to let —-— T7IOUR Acres of land with comfortable A 1 dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereoD, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to J? BULLOCK, A#BDt, *



North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. LONDON & EDINBURGH, ESTABLISHED 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter ahd Special Acts of Farliamhu. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1899, £14,409,089 Authorised Capital £3000,000 0 0 Subscribed Capital , M , ... [2,750,000 0 0 Paid~TJp Capital ,„ £687,500 0 0 Balance of Profit and Loss ... ... ... ,„ 602,575 6 O Fire Reserves ... ... ... ... ... 2,128,608 8 f Life Fond—Accumulated Fund of the Life Branch £8.149,481 12 7 Accumulated Fund of the Annuity Branch... 2,840,924 3 11 —.—-——lo 990,405 18 8 £14,409,089 10 1 REVENUE FOR THE YEAR 1899, From Flte Department— Net Premiums, Interest, etc. . •*, ... £1,559,002 IS f From Life Department— Net Premiums, Interest), etc. ... £1,081,878 16 5 Annuity Premiums (including £321,162 11s 2d by single payments) and Interest ... 432,345 4 11 „_ 1,614.224 1 i £2073,226"51 l The Accumulated Funds of the Life Department are free from liability in SMjwti of the Fire Department, and In like manner the Accumulated Funds of the FiffV Department are free from liability in respect of the Life Department. ESTABLISHMENT FOB 1900- PRESIDENT :— His Grace the Duo m Sutherland. VICE-PRESIDENT:— The Most Honourable the Marquis of Zetland, K.T. EXTRAORDINARY DIRECTORS:— The Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore. The Right Hon the Earl of Aberdeen I The Rt Hon Lord Moncrleff of TijUU The Right Fon Lord Wokerton I The Right Hon Lord Forbes 1 Baron ScbroJer. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS :-~ Qulnton Hogg, Esq., Chairman. LONDON. EDINBURGH. Alexander H Campbell, Eeq, Chairman David B Wauohope, Eeq The Hon Charlf s Kapler Lawrenoe, George Anldio Jameson, Eeq _ Deputy Chairman Ralph Dundas, Eeq Charles Morriaon, Ef q John Wharton Tod, Eeq John Sanderson, Esq Sir James H Gibson Craig, Bart The Right Hon Lord H«)hngdon Sir Thomas Clark, Bart Alexander Drake KMnwort, Esq Sir Charles B Logan, D X S Charles J C Scott, Ehq Charles O Maoonochie, E»q | Hubert F Barclay, &q Captain Robert Dundas, Yr., of Ar | Vincent R Ho»re. Esq nlston H R Arbuthnot, Esq John S Pitman, Etq John Pierpont Morgan, Jan., Esq George foanger, Esq Bruno Sch» oder, Esq The Right Hon the Earl of Elgin, X & Manager of Fire Department — G H Burnett mmmm . Sub Managers of Fire Department—W T Price and J M O Johnston Foreign Sub Manager—Philip Winsor Manager — Philip R D Maolawn. Manager of Life Department and Actuary F R S E Thomas Pringle Actuary — Thomas Wallace. FI A, Secretary—F W Lance FF A Soli itors—Bircham and Co „ Solicitors—Dandas and Wiison, C S Auditor—James Haldane. Chartered Accountatnt OHIJSF OFFICF.B:— LOFDON 61, Threadneedle Street, E.C. ™,wS™ Eni Branch Offioe - 8- w«t«rioo Place, Pali Mall, S.W, EDINBURGH 64, Princes Street. OHRISTCHURCH AGENTS ... ... . . w. WOOD AOO F. FJBRRIMAy, A^HBDRTON "W. 81?JK,ArVG»JtC] Solb Partners asd 1* OO"VJB4II>i!ULiE Pkopbiktobs. « ■■ :x; THE CHEAPEST WA?, THE BEST WAY, THE MOST SATISFACTORY WAY XWhen buying anything is to PATRONISE A LARGE ESTABLISHMENT, such as our own. We buy ENORMOUS QUANTITIES F EVERYTHING AT A TIME, AND WE BUT FOR HARD GASH, Consequently we can offar Patrons a very wide range of goods AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL PURSES. For up to date Drapery, Styliah Dresses and Dress Goods, Fashionable Mantlei and Jackets, exquisite London and Continental Model Millinery, &c., &0., Ho«M Furniture and Furnishings, Wire Mattresses, Pure, Sweet Bedding, First rale Tenetian an other Blinds, Ready Made Clothing (all these lines being mannfaotnnd by ourselves) WE ARE UNRIVALLED TN NEW ZEALAND, WE ARE ALSO BESPOKE TAILORS. This great Department of our Business being conducted on West End of London lines, STYLISH. PERFECT FITTIMITS FROM £3 3 IT MAY NOT BE OONTENIENT FOR YOU To COM 9to Town to see Us ; if yon c»noot spare the time to come, yon can WRITE TO US. PAtEIBRNS, PRICES, AND PARTICULARS p 3S t free on application to taf address. HUNDREDS OF LADIES NOW SHOP WITH US BY POST, STRANGE i COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH.



OSBOKN COOMBE, i PIANO TUNER & EXPERT ' (Late of London), "TTISITS Aehburton and surrounding die V trioti every four months, viz—March, July, and November.] ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hie Musio Studio, Aroade Chamber*, Ashburton. or at Oommerctal Hotel. MWMsSIIfI SIMMOJSDST™" MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Vielia, Musical instrnmentsof evei* desorip tion VIOLINS a SPBOIALITY. Muslo and Songs by every mall. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, Opposite Publishing ompany Smoke New Venn* «



PURBRRED PRIZE POULTRY KGGS. MINOROAS, Browa Leghorn!, Auda h eians, Langshaos, and Dorkingl, from 5s to 21s pec sitting. 8 187 H. G. BRRRYMAN. OBRTIFIbATBD TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative cf the Loatfas College of Music, and of the Mvsim International College. ««•■ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY AND COUOTERPOINT. aAn>lwir



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