The New Hebrides Mission.

The annual reporb ot the New Hebrides Mission oi the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand has just been issued, it ib written by the Rev G. B. Inglia, who ha* recently returned from a visit to the Islands, We make the following extracts from the report :— The whole island of Tanna is now girdled with the light of the ftospel; ths dawn has come upon those who have Bat so long in darknesß and the shadow of death. Surely the Sun of Righteousness will arise and j shine into the perfect day. Bub the triumph of the gospel ia only begun: tb is by no means complete. Tha majority of the people are still living in all the'degtadatiou and superstitions ,of heathenism. Every evening one may heat the Kava call, and know that the disgusting practice of Kava making and Kava drinking is going on as of old, Heathen sing-sings and feasts, quarrel ling and fighting, are by no means unknown, &od it may be that bitter opposition from < the heathen is in store for the infant church I

on Tanna* The Missionaries have frequently • been in danger, and they need our sympathy *ad prayers. They are surrounded by degraded sivages; they have many dig appointments and trials; sickness and bereavement come upon them ottener perhaps than upon others, but the cause they represent is God's, and they cannot fail. They are our Church's representatives, and it is our duty to help them in every way we cam.

Tho contrast between the Christian and heathen islands is very masked. At Mr Micheiaon's, Mr Milne'p, Mr McKeozie's, and Dr Gnnn'a stations, where nearly all the people profess to be Cbrisbianß.o one ooold nofc help comparing them with the ignorant' and degraded natives of Ambrim, and Begins what a magnificent change the gospel makes when oflcs it obtains a hold upon the people. The Christian- natives looked clean, smart and intelligent in their nice dresses, %ad one reflected with profound Mtisf«c'i-ii, that wife stealing, theft.murder, fighting, and the nameleea abominations of heathenism would never prevail again, so long as the gospel retains its hold of the people. The Missionaries were extremely grateful for all the gifts sent to them by friends in New Zealand and elsewhere. It is a joy to them to know that although so far away, they are not forgotten, I gathered from the Missionaries that the outlook is distinctly hopeful. Everywhere the people are aocept- Ing the worship, and manifesting increasing interest in Divine things. Several illustrations appear in the reports, nob the least interesting of which shows the minister of the Presbyterian Ohnrch of Ashborton in white duck troupers and •Inglet bathing the foot of a black boy who has been brought to the Ambrym Hospital for treatment

Affairs in France.

A SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT.

THB ALLIANCE WITH RUSSIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Nov 5

There was a great demonstration at Lyons on the occasion of the unveiling of the Oarnot statue. M Loubet, speaking at a banquet, eulogised the city's resistance to the Boulangerism of yore and Cseaarism now. He read a telegram from the Czar, recalling M Oarnot's cooperation in the essentially pacific and close rapproachment be tween two friendly allied countries. The message also assured M Loubet of lincere aod unchanging friendship. M Loabet telegraphed the nation's grate* ful appreciation of this fresh mark of affectionate sympathy

Accident to a Steamer.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Nov 5 The American liner St Paul struck -wreckage, breaking her starboard pro 1 peller and a portion of the shaft, damaging the starboard engines. The damage amounts to a quarter of a miliio'a dollars. The port engine was used to bring the vessel to New York,

The Kaitangata Tragedy.

Uulted Press ABBooiation—By Rleotr'o Telegraph Dunkbin, Nov 5

An Inquests respecting the death of Edward Edwards, who oat his wife's throat and then committed suicide, waß held at Kaitangata, before Mr F T Poole, Acting Coroner. Wit nesses gave evidence that though Edwards was peculiar and had delusions, there was nothing to indicate danger. James Edwards, a six year old son, said :—I saw father put a razor strop on the end of the mantlepiece and cat mnmmie's tbroar, then cub his own and pat the razor on the manbleahelf. Mummy sat on the bed and cried, with the baby. I was sitting up in my cob, and mummy sat on the bed till the morning. The inquest was adjourned till Nov. 19. Mrs Edwards ia progressing as favourably as the serious nature of her injariea will allow.

THE LATEST

THE OHISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov 6, 9 am This Office 105 a m Hong Kong, Nov. 5 Yoheien, who was supposed to have committed suicide, recovered from the effects of the poison. The Ministers at Pekin, besides approving of the de mands contained in the French note, require China to prohibit applications for membership of the Boxera' Society for two years; and make all officials responsible for the safety of foreigners; The friction among the allied comman ders at Shanhaikwan has compelled General Waldersee to despatch a com mission to arrange a settlement.

Li Hung Chang baa asked all vice roys and governors to participate in the guarantee of indemnity to the Powers. TheKeformers rising, near Oanton, is collapsing, the movement being premature, as they are unable to obtain sufficient arms.

Australian.

(Received Wakapnaka Nov 6, 9 15 a m, "This Office 10 13a on)

Uaited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Sydney November 6

The Rev Iloyd founder of the Church of England, at Levnka, referring to the fede* ration of Fiji, said there was a growing impression, in favour of being attached to Australia. In any case whab was wanted was an independent commissioner from England bo enquire into the native state, so that tbero might be some redress and a new and more equitable Government introduced. A private letter from a sergeant of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry accuses the Quartermasters and many men of the British Army Corps, of robbing bhe British Government, by selling stores. He sbateß that some made smill fortunes during bhe South African Campaign.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Press Ansociation~By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakanuaka Nov 6, 9 a m, This Office 105 am Ottawa, Nov 5 , The Ontario Government grant the Sonrtfc African Canadian Contingent 160 acres each. Kroger i* requiring a long rest, and it is unlikely he will conduct negotia tiouafocan international intervention,

The Imperial Cabinet.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov 6, 9 am 'I his Office 10 s;a m London, Nov[s The Times believes that Mr Wynd ham succeeds Mr Gerald Balfour, as Secretary for Ireland, the latter will be promoted. Earl Oadogan, the Lord Lieutenant, has consented to defer his intended resignation for some months in consequence.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. JUBILEE METROPOLITAN MEETING

SECOND DAY

Christohorch, November 5

Cantbbbury Derby, of 1000 eovs; 1£ mile—Renown 1, Military 2, Canine ChielS Somer'ed «bd F<>rmoean were scratched. The lot got a splendid start. All were in a bunch passing the at md, but, Military soon took the leid and was quickly supplanted by Renown, running strong. Going down the back the field were close togother, no alteration taking place till entering the straight, when Cannie Cniel challenged the leader, who was never headed, winning by three lengths* Military ran a good race. Pampero fretted very much before storting, which good judges considered spoiled his ohance. Tim —2 42§ Dividend— £1 7a 6;i. Lady Clifford decorated the winner with the blue ribbon, when he was loudly cheered.

Metropolitan Handicap—Strathnairn 1, Skobeloff 2, Materoa 3. Won by three lengths. Grnd race for secsnd p.ace. Time —2 38. Dividend~£B 12i 6d.

Auction Handicap—Warrington 1, The Orphan 2, Belligerent) 3, VVarbeck fetl. Dividend—£7 6s 6di

Epsom High Wkight—Cameo 1, Peerage 2, Whitney 3. Time—l.44§. Dividend— £49 Is 65.. Hermoaa and Raria were scratched.

Irwblli Handicap — Windwhiaile 1, Calibre 2, Red Gauntlet 3. Divideod™ £7656 d.

THIRD DAY.

Christchurch, Nov 6 The following ara the acceptances for the third day's racing :—

Thb Sububban Hurdle Handicap— Cavahero 138, Torpina 1212, Ilex 109, Roller 10 8, Derry 94, Long Tom 90.

Spring Ntjrsery Handicap -Royal Ar tillery 80, Goldcnmere 80, Bed Gauntlet 7 13, Field Battery 7 10, Lady Babbie 79, Cinteen7B, Margot 73, I* 72, Wepener 72.

Avon Wbmer Handicap—Corn Linn 10 4 Cameo 98, Donovan 96, Proposal 94, VaniHa 91, Suzuinah 91, Phryue 813, First Blood 8 9, Whitney 88, Garmoran 88, O vsabianca 711, Cavalry 7 10, Magnificent 77, W«rbsek 77, Jibboom 7 7.

Jookky Cmjb Handicap—Jabber 813, Strathnairn 8 10, Tortuilaß 9, Nihilist 86, Jupiter 85, Duadas 84, Glenogle 30, Pala din 7 11, Materoa 79, The Shannon 78, Skobek-ff7s, Cherryatone 6 10

1 he Ashles Handicap -Blezir 9 13 Cora Linn 3 IT, St Denis 89, Benzoin 8 9, Paladin 86, Oatiak 83, DonovaD 7 7, P«pho9 7 7, Fashion 7 5, Lady Killer 7 5. Whirlwind 7 0, Mosca 6 10, Terrapin 6 7, Somerled 6 7,

After nnal payments the following remain in.

OANTEBBtmY Cup—Fulmeti, Advance, Renown, C&utiie Chiel, and Military.

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB

United Preaa Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph

Ohkistchuroh, Nov 6 The weather is fine, and the attendance large. Results :—

Tkiae. Handicap—Lena Ball 1, Kate 2, Jenny H 5. Time—s.24|. Dividend—£ll 16».

Pomr Handicap-Biiaalrvingfcon 1, Duck ing 2, Pansy Irvin^ton 3 Time—s 30. Dividend—£2 4a

Fire at Port Chalmers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

DUNEDIN, Nov 6

A fire at Port Chalmers this morning destroyed the premises of John Dale, store keeper, (The building and stock were totally destroyed* The insurances are— £650 in the Norwich Union, £300 in the North German, and the stock valued at £850

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Nov 6

Bin: maxim gaps of the newest pattern have junfc been landed here for the Defence Department.

The Union Company's passenger traffic from Wellington to Lyttelton for the carnival week is one third larger tban for any similar period in previous years. The steamer Tarawera when being berthed ab the Queen's wharf to-day ran into the outer Tee, tearing open the planks for a length of 25 feet. The vessel herielf it undamaged-

The Wellington Hospital Trustees have instructed the house ooa?mibbee to go into the question of ereobiog a nurses' home.

Timakd, Nov 6 Two slighb earthquake treraora were felt here a(j 12 19 p m to-day

Piano Toning—Mr Osborne Coombe will pay his usual visit to Aehburtoa on Monday next-, November 12th, remaining for a fort night High School Staff.—The vacancy for a Mistress for the Ashbnrton High School at aaalaty of £l2oper annum is advertised I in this issue. Passing Through.—The Hon J. G Ward went south by the express to-day. He Is going to Danedin to arrange for a site for the New Railway Station there. He will return to Chrlstchurch on Thurs day evening, and on Friday he will be afc the Metropolitan Show, On Saturday night he will leave for Wellington. The Valuation Districts'—As an* nounoed in our columns some time ago, the land valuation districts of Canterbury have been fextended, the southern boundary now being the Waicakiinstead of the Pareora as formerly. This has caused a rearrange* menfc to be made of the districts in which ! the valuers travel. Mr Allen, who up to the present has visited this diatrob, will in future work bttween the Rangitata and the Waftakl, while this county will from now i be visited by Mr Freeman.

STRANGE CHARGE OF MURDER

United Press AnsooiaHon—-By Electrio Telegraph

Wellington, November 6

Arthur Blatch alias Lillywbite, who has been employed in the Government) service, has been arrested, charged with the murder of a citizen of Colchester, England, whose body waa*found nine years ago among the ruins of his houße, which had been burned down. Accused will come before the Magis trate this afternoon.

The man whom Lilly white is alleged to have murdered was Alfred Walch, aclothi<r of Colchester. His charred remains were found in the debris of the premises on Bth December, 1893, with a piece of stout pack • ing cor round the neck. The jugular vein was severed, and the Bkull horribly battered. At the inquest it was si own that deifc'i took place before the body was dragged to the upper room where it was found the sum of £100, which he had kept in a deed box, was missing. Blatch was porter in the deceased's emp'oyment, and disappeared from the dis trict immediately. Accused denies he is Blatch, He has been absent from Welling ton some nmnthe, and only returned four days ago. He was not in the civil service, but has done odd jobs for Government.

X-RAYS AS DETECTIVE.

Hovr Indian Thieves •'Pouch" Stolen Articles.

Simla, August 13.—The notion of using Rout gen rays as an aid to the discovery of stolen property supposed to be oon petUed in the body of the thief was pot into practice in Calcutta Gaol recently, but with email success. The aafj-ctof the experiment is a man accused of having stolen and swallowed a diamond worth lO.OOO.rnpees in a Calcutta jeweller's shop. The investigation di closed that he bad something in his thro**•, the Roatgen rays did not Bay what, and tlv )oc*l doctors are considering the question of extracting it, tho jewellt-r meanwhile anxiously a waiting the result.

It seems that In one of tho thieves' schools in India a regular course of train ing fa gone through in tha art of "pouching" or concealing articles of value in the throat. The Englishman, a new pai-erpubHshed in C .!cuLU, rhuidesciib.es the proc>Bß:-"Ac fireu a small piece of ln&d, attached to a thread, is swallowed, and girded by tho action of tho tnngae to the or.fice of the saclnthe throat. As ooon as this has been thoroughly learned the lead is coated wMi lime. This tats into the sac and enlarges it, The size of the article f> be po choi is gradually moreasecl until it is said ih-\t many of the Indian thji« vts cm poach eight or tea rupees at once."

mmla, September 4.—The diamond awall< wing cist; wap again before the Court tc-Jny and w=ta adjourned for a further medical examination.

The prosecution produced an old convict who swallowed ai;d reproduced i^icg the f'z^of the missing diamond before the Court.

Cricketing Mems

During the season 1898 tive'vo leading Eogli?n counties disbursed over £55,000, or an average sum of nearly £4,600. Surrey had a revenue of £14,326, an expenditure of £10,571, and the very gratifying profit of £3,735 Lancashire was less fortunate, for with an expenditure of £8,350, there was a loss of nearly £200 on the season's balance sheet; and Yorkshire ranked third, with expenses amounting to £6,679 and a profit of over £1,400. Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Notts, Dm by, and Leicestetshire were con tent with an expenditure of £11,671 amongst them, or an average of £2,314

'WG'made hi? 12Gth ceniury daring the seannd week of August, his last conße eutiv?i scores haviDg foen 72, 110 (aot out), and 76. Evan for a yoaog player in his prime this would have been considered an excellent performance, hub for a man who has passed his fifty second year, nnd who has to a certain extent lost that nimblotsesa and agility which is generally considered essential to ensure success on the cricket field, it is little lesa than marvellous. Caesat, omnes te salutanti

Victoria ia txpeoted to be very strong this aeasoi, particularly in bowling. Troth, Qiller, and C MoLood, who did not play last soaeon, will again take the field.

Alfred Shaw, one of the greatest bowlers who ever lived, and who is still playing, once bowled for seventy five minutes in a match against the M.C.C, and during the whole of the time nob a single run was soored from his deliveries.

MINING

United Preßs Association—By E'ectrio Telegraph Dunedtn, Noy 5

For the week raturns have been reported from 30 dredges, the total yield being 8560z 16dwt 19gr. Additional returns— Goiden Beicb, 420z 15dwt. s«r ; Electric, 360z 16dwt; Empire, 38t z, soz lldwt; Perseverance, 4loz 18dwt j Upper Waiport, 3loz 9dwfc ; Chicago, 17oz lOdwt; Ngapara 11., 17'z; Evans Flab, 16cz 3dwt; Tuapeka, 14fK 4-iwt; Jutland Flat, 13oz2dwt; Cbatto Cretk, Ilc2 4dwt.

Donedwt, Nov 6 Todays sales—Arrow Junction 28s 6rt : Oharlton Creek 49j 91; Electric Extended 28s 6d, 235, 28? 31, 28s, 28s; Grand Junction 4s; G<ey River 365, 37* ; Merrimac 32s 6d ; Reeves Proprietary 22* 6d

The New River diedge has been aucoese. fully floated.

The reports that have 'been circulated as to the unsafe position of the Greenstone Creek Gold Dredging Company's dredge are deoidedly inoorreob, says Thursday's Kumara 7ivies. The pontoons are, no doubt, high and dry, but the Greenstone Creek can at) anytime be commanded, thus making the lauoching comparatively easy. The same may be said of the Greenstone Junotion pontoon*. The mishap in this case was caused through the backwash slewing the punt round and the stern line, which was only fasb to a stump and afterwards to heavy portions of the machinery, giving way. The pontoons are now on a sandy beach aboab 20 fee* from the oreek

No damage was done by the flood to the Nelson Creek dredges, the Marsden No 1 and No 3 pontoons (New River) or the*Waipuna dredge

The Mahinapua Gold Dredging Company expect! to start operations in about tix weeks

The Butter Miner states thafc : whilst pros pecHng the Wareatea Gold Dredg'ng Com pany's claim a matal, heavier than gold, snd supposed fo be osmium, was found. Metallic osmium is infusible. Its alloy, osmividium, is used for tipping gold pens and for compass bearings. It la worth about seven shillings per on; cs.

THE ASHBUEI^ON GOAftDIAtf : * Oj^SUa?, NOfEMBEB 6, 1900



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O. Magnus, D.Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stook and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGfUS, PATERSOM AND CO Gold Drudging Brokers, 203 High Street, Chdstohurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otigo and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneoz River, O;ugo. ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Abl barton Re resentative



WANTED. ! ANTED KNOWN-^ThiTMEsTnl'B Priz«i Separator Butter can always ba obtained at John T Coock's, Saunters' Building «■ II 35 JBS Jewitt Fishmonger and Poulterer, ■ Burnett Street, wants 500 old Hens j as coon as possible; j TERLINQ BICYCLE — (Light Road! Racer), for Sale ;, nearly new. Par ticulars on application to W B Willis, AehburtoD. -- 11 17 FOB Your Spring Costume try us Dressmaking Department under new management. Siyle and fib guaraateed— NoETHoyrn &; Hefford, •• The Corner.' ? 11AKK your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 1. Shop 920 EVERYBODY to remember that A~H Williams ia the local Agent ft* Redfern Superior Rubber Stamps. Same price as ChristchnrcU JUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, PerTs t) Karatnea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, Giff Hooks etc. etc. early inspection invited.— Habdley Bros, DON'T READ THlS—Bicycleß from£l6, 12 Months guarantee. Tyro covers 17s 63, Tubes 7a 6d, Bells 65, Station $ b Is Handle tips la per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12a 63, Carbide 9i per Ib, En&meHing 15s, Troußer clips Id per pair, Toe clips la per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works 10 275 NEW POTATOES-The First of tho Seaaon.—Now on Sale by Cabson & Co, Tanored Sbret^ __^ IF you like a Rich and Flavoty tea. Try the " Premier Ceylon " ab'l lOd—Oab son & Co, Role Agents ' _ /^JARSOW ft Co. are Bayers of first Clasß \J Batter, fresh Eggs, Honey and Bees wax at highest) market value JUST) ARRIVED—A iargeTsbipHJenJ) of Firsb Class Erglith Dinner Ware. Prices low-—Cabson & Co. DIARIES for 1901.—ifall supply now to hand, including Rough, Scribbling, and Pocket series. Orders now being booked for Christmas numbers of Colonial and English papers*—A H Williams, Tancred Streeb _ n IHE Master Christian, 2s 6d and 3s 6d» X Cor«lll;The Shield of His Honor; The Cobra's Den; la a Quiet Village. Bounce, the Bobby; Health snd Condition' An Evening with Punch; The Ruby Sword, Bd;The Fatal Cord; Pegging of the Par bons; The Rejuvenation of MUs Semaphore, ■ 8d ; New Year and Christmas Cards; New Zealand views, and beautiful Floral De signs.—H. Mi Jones .■<■*.,-'. ■ '■ TXT ANTED KNOWN—That our Stdck V T of Linoleums sod Oilcloths m.w landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well | worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings scorning or ware this season, are far in advance of those other Beasons—Mitchell and TtJIiNEK. ■ ; ' ;_ _ ■;" ""• .'" ' iNTED KNOWN—Thftb jrMoisqN baa received a Urge stock of fashion able Sammer Boots and Shoes of the besb material, also about to arrive new stook of the latest French Goods, and ; Invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and praotioal Bootmaker in the town, this gives htm superiority and facility to know the beat -value and quality Repairs carried on just the game, in the cheapest, naatesb, and most) fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Streeb, Ashburton. . ■•-.. t - ANTEpIENOWN^Thii: we are clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Groods, now landipg ex S.S Gothic—MrrcHßM. «&TuRNEK. SPECIAL Notice—That GeobghDunoan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lid, 2» 3d, upwards; Unbleaohed Tabling ll^d, Bleached do, Is 6|d; White and Colored Counterpanes 2b 6d, 2s lid ; Prints 2|d, 3|d, 4|d ; New Dress Material lljd, -U 3d, Is 4|d, upwards ; Gloves 6d; Men's Socks 6d; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, Is 1 Id upwards—Georob Duncan ft Go, Ready Money Drapers, Tancred Streeb. 10 1 BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at D Stock's. . ,9,202 TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot _J*.sE—• ?JM T>UY Direct From England—Famous J3 "Khaki" Cycles. Great out is the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for oash ; single machines at £4 13s ; two machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington ; Ladies' oyclifts 10* per machine extra j Quo' ttatifns for ten bioyolea and over on applioa* Uin—John Huest, Khaki Company, Sted&U'e Buildings, Portsmouth, England, WANTED KNOWN—ThaTwThave exceptional facilities for display ing <pur 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 & Tukneb. A LL Loasey's Preparations—Cinnamon uIL Curt, Koolibab, Wahoo, and Benjaman t Gum—at J (D Gooob Storekeeper!.



TO LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 acres of land fronting Charlen Streeb AUenton, and near the Woollen Factory Apply to T BULLOCK. Agent, __ FABMBESrCLUB A MEETING is called for 3.39 p.m on MONDAY afternoon, November 12, in the Methveu PuMie Library, of all interested in forming a Farmers' Club. 11 25 WILLIAM MORGAN. POST OFFICE, ASHBXJRTON, mENDERS will be reoeivedat! this Office 1 until Noon on TUESDAY, the 13th day of November, 1900, for fehe Erection of a Post Office ab Asbburton. Plans, Speci. fioatione, and Conditions may be seen at the Posb Office, Ashburton, the Post Office, Timaru, the Public Works, Christchurch, and the Public Works Office, Dunedin. (Ehe lowest or any tender nob necessarily accented. B. K. USSHER, District Engineer Pubiiq Works, Office, Dunedio, October 26, 1900. 10 243 ." ~~NOTICE. T HAVE 160 Acres of Land olose to Ash* burton for Sale or to Leb on a long lease, 11 32 D. THOMAS. ! ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TT'HE Monthly and other payments will *• be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1900, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. ASHBURTON CLUB & M.S.A. VOLUME 1, Badger's Statute?, is missing from the Reference Library. Will the membor who borrowed 1b please return it as loon as poßsib'e. A WHITAKER, Nov. 5,1900. Secretary. HI FOR SALF—S| acres at AUenton, a very desirable bio 3k of good laad, capital ffontage, and well watered FJFERRIMAN ASHBURTON~BOEQUGH COUNCIL rpENDERB are invited for the purohase X (for removal) of the Cottage tormerly occupied by the Borough Foreman. Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's office til! 1 p m on MONDAY, the 12rh inst. OHAS E FOOKS, 15 Town Clerk SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made - to order at HARDLEY BROS, East Street. j Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm worrisrs, never fail for adults and children, Price la SMOKE NOHISGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best jManofactnred by O Williams & Co JRlcb> ,^d,YA.. MKSS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of tbe Pianoforte and Bir<rii3g. Havelock Street. THE MATCHLESS'BICYCLE HARDLEY BROS have been appointed as Agent for thiß first quality ENGLISH BIOYOLE The Manufaoturers, Messrs Aixdays & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bioyclei to the British Army, and to the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain. THIS MATCHLESS has been in use right through the Transvaal War. Over 2,000 Maohines have been supplied to the War Department for use during the War« THE MACKINeTwILL LAST A , LIFE-TIME Inspkctiow Invited HARDLEY BEOS FOB SALE VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY " Centrally Situated between Burnett and Tancred Streets, Four Quarter Acres and an Eighth 11/ ACRES Tl ± /8 ACRES JL/8 \ DJOIMING the English Church with XjL Commodioua Dwellißg House &o, thereon, the Property of Mrs Tweed, being Town Seotion No 145, 146, and part of 147 having about 163 feet frontage on Burnett Street and Town Sections 137 and 138, about 132 feet frontage'on Tancred Street It la seldom such a valuable Town Pro' party is offered in one block, and this in the course cf tima should prove a very remune* racive investment The owner is desirous of realising having purchased Property and settled in Welling* ton Terms and full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALE, ,' BEAFIELD ROAD I HAVE received instructions to sell a very desirable little Farm situated M above, containing IS Acres, upon which is erected a four roomed Cottage, Stable and Pig sty. 10 acres are in grass 4 acres are in root crop, and £ &ore in Potatoes and peas The property is well watered by county raceß, and only needs an inspection to prove it is a good in vestment either for a home or for letting purposes F FERRIMAN FOR SALE A FARM of 265' Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For termß and particu ars apply to _ 0? BULLOOK,Agent. WANTED KNOWN-A very large Im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rugo, Mate, and Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Peason—NoniH* ooib k Hmfobd. Wade't Worm Fig*, the wonderful Worm worrlen, never fail for adulti and children, Mo*f» ■-" "i ■ I



SALE OFJICYCLES. Positively for 1 Week THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. SECURE A REALLY FIRST CLASS, VV TO DATE MACHINE FOR £15. Aiahnfa*v.»t £15, Usual Pric* £20. Zealandias at £11, Usual Price £21 Ws, All our Machines have Westwoqd Rims, Genuine Dunlop Ttres, *nd,are GUAEANTEID FOR 12 MONTHS, ZBJALANDIA CYCLE WOBKS BURNETT STREET. ____^



FRIEDLANDKR BROS., LIMITED. Massey-fiarris. Harvester ». ] WE have pleasure in announcing to those of bar enmeroas Clients who possess Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Ashbuiton for the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farmers who wish to made nee of bis services, will j kindly bring in their Binders as soon i as possible. i FBIIDLAISPER BROS., Ltd, ] Ashburton Agents. 23rd October 1900, " 10 208 FOR PRIVATE SALE. A CHAFF Cutting Plant, In first class : Older. For terms and particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ln> DAVID TBOMAB. ; I AROADE HORSE FAIR. | FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, -1900- MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held j en the above date, E DB WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING I • ENTRIES. I | D. THOMAS, j IQ 23? Auctioneer. ». McBKIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford S% Timar j t\ LWAYS in Stock—A first ] jl!L~ class selection of Marble J and Granite Monuments, ! Designs and Estimates for* warded on application. -—■— Letter Catting in any style. JOHN ORB & Go. HAVE ON SALE A FIRST-GLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to impeob o * •teck of Rubber HOSE. WAVEBLEY BICYCLES. LUtle argument is needed in favor of the riders selection of the Waverley Bicycle of to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputa tion by years of unvarying success, To the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful contradie tion, submit our claim for the Waver ley of full equality with any Bicy ole built in the World. John Or & Co. Sole Agents. Nlcksl Steel Scytbe Blades, Scythe Handles, Reap Hook, Hay Bakes and Forks, Hedge Shears, Lawn Mowers, ALL AT- REDUCED PRICES AT JOHN ORR & CD'S, j east street; ashburton. I •■■ io as GET our Prices before going tlsewhere. All work and Material guaranteed at theßollpte Cycle Works, Taocred Street West 10 272



DALGBSTY & CO, LTD. Dalgeiy and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.O. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS '* AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, ST AHO N, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Chrlstchorch, Dnnedln, and Napier. AGENCIES : Timara, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments of '■ WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Looal Sato or fehipmenS to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and f other Produce, consigned for sale in the Londoß, Australian, and local markete; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates of interest, Stcok Saks held at the different s&Je yards throughout Canterbury. Woo!packs and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFED STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand. 10 173 H. Matson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Atjctioneebs, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally ot the Ashburton County. Gentlemen,— WK bfg to Intimate that, if at any time you have business to transact) in Christchurch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the evenb of your sending sheep or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction or privately we know that you ■ will not regret choo*ing pur firm as yoar salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell yonr frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping It to London, pleaae communicate with no, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in the next issue of our QUARTEBLY LAND & PROPERTY ReGISTUB these particulars, free, of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of yoar property privately, or through other Agents' hinds, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected throughout instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries f com all parts of the colony, oar connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed- to place la our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—Thaakiog yoa In anticipa tion, we are, Yours faithfully, H. MATSON &00. 164, Cashet Street, Chrlstcharch. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SPEIJI PASHMS New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Maslini, etc. NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, YOU ARE INVITED WO INSPECT* ASHBURTON DEAPEKY CO. TYUILDERS will find it to their advantage X> to get estimate* for Ironmongery from Habdlbißbos.



WANTED KNOWN. J. I, HIGG9 HAS \Wmtn, Oils, Tnrpi, Glut, Safe* 4c, also choice Faperhangintpi. PRICES LOW. High Clmb Decorative Work a Spcoiatttf. Don't forget. — Coleman's BuirpiHG. Taocred Btratt, Import ant Notice TO CYCLISTS! I HAVE just received, direct from the Manufacturer* (RwMl*» Whitworth, Ltd., Birmingham mi Coventry), ex ».«, Waimate, A FULL STOCK OF ROADSTERS, ROAD RACERS, PATH RACERS, & LADIES' Budge- Whitworths. Don't waste yoar money on cheap, shoddy, out-of-date Wheels, bat go ' straight for the WORLD-FAMED BICYCLE, The Rudge-Whitmrth. Repairs Neatly Executed. Sundries Always in Stock. ISSPECTION INTITBD. 11, iUIIIhMIH, CITY CYCLE WORKS. BURNETT STREET. ~~WOOLSiON fcTEA&I WOOL WORKS CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868) nnHE undersigned bega to notify that ha X is ScouriDg as heretofore, Squatter** Consignments to the Chrfetchurch of Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention: Quick -despatch and lowest rate*. T. YOEK. 10 867 NOTICE, Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Hona Owners in the Ashburtoo County thai they have TAKEN OVER RIID * GBAT't Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI« NEERING, and are prepared to cvtiry cji ftli castes of woik »s übu»] > and klso intmd bo extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, k GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING. Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and havtDg large experitnoa as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, «a 4 Coach Baildere, »H work entrasted to tbtlff care will ba executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 968 NAIfONAL MORTGAG"K ft AOENOt CO. OF N.Z, LTD r ; Tim abu IMPROVED FARMS FOX SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claratnont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kinssdown, 1000 aarea Ota'a, 500 acres Totara, Aad others of various sizec in South Caatf bury Improved Farms for lease, with right «f purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, attd 265 act es Totara Also unimproved agricultural and gnriag Trms of various sixes on the Ralnoliffe aw Levels Estates, and two well Imptwat Station p opertie* of 7000 acres each M~~ R8 ALCORN is having a display at Fancy Art Needlework—the Mwuft and latest for two weeks, daring Walsh ■he will give 10 per cent discount on It* and all materials for working; As is ti laid out for inspection she will feel obllgad if ladies interested in needle work coal all sndcseelt. From This 0»t« nelson moate t c».e . CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BK PACKED AS Ut.'DKR : JOur Ko. 4 at 8J- will be No- 4 2/8. , ;: :; I" t/± " » » 2 2/2 . *New TarIIf~Ci:A"P-'os B: end, 2/« ret Ib °?, r *?' o'^Llb <A'! U h,f N°o 1 1!8 I ♦Note-No. 4, No. 3 &'Jliampion are new Bieiuls- I '3 IN INTKODUCiNC OUR I We do so with confidence, knowing it I to be the finest quality procurable at the prioe. I ASK FOR O'JR TEA* I HAVE NOTHING ELSE. , I All other Brands not mentioned are reduced S. H, GRAVES, SHAKEBKOKER AND FINAKCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgb Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelll's, Morelng aa Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourtJ Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashbartoa Representative Telegraphic Address: GRAVES ° Chri^toharch.| Greymoath—Brownlie, Greymouth TRTiN Z. FARMERS' OO^OPEBATIV] ASSOCIATION OF QANTERBURI Ltd. WE have several really first-olats Fam for Bale on our book*, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to oallej us for particulars :— 520 Acres Bakaia District 365 ii it ii 500 it Dromore „ 1000 •ii Lauriston t> 1180 i, Springburn „ 750 i, Wakanui „ 1031  Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ T. Fi GIBSON, 149 Maaafar/