tltn* a&d passed The Maori Councils Bill was committed. A new iub-olause was added to Clause 16, making ife lawful for a Council to regulate tha proceedings of Tohungas And to punish any perion, whether European or Maori, practising upon superstition among the Natives The Bill wai reported and pained (The Council rose at 10 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, Oob 15 [The Home met ab 2.30 p.m. The Reserve and other Lands Bale Disposal and Eaabling Bill, and the Public Bodies Empowering Bill, were read a firat time (The debate on the Crown Tenants Rebate efßsnt Bill was resumed by Mr Duncan, and oontinued by Massrs Atkinson, Millar, Flatman, Herries, R Thompson, Symes, Smith, Witheford, Hogg, and Hall. Mr Dunoan, in reply, said the city op ponent* of the Bill were bo miserably selfish that they could not ace the advantage that would accrue to settlement by a reduc tion in rent and by the reaction on the cities. He urged the Rouse to go into Committee on the Bill acd endeavour to make a good Bill of it:—The second reading was carried by 39 60 20. (The Council insisting ucoa ita amendments 3a the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration, Trading Stamps Abolition, and Discount Stamp Icsua, and Muoioipal Corporations Bills, managers were appointed to confer. ffiho House adjourned at 5.30 p m The House resumed at 7.30 On the motion of the Premier to recommit the Land for Settlements Consolidation Bill, for the purpose of inserting a clause similar to the one proposed to be inserted in the Crown Tenants Bent Rebate Bill, vesting in the Land Boards discretion to make a rebate of rent. Mr Piranl objected to such arbitrary power being placed in Land Boards, who wero nominees of the Crown, and might be actuated by political feeling in granting rebates. Ib would be more in the interest of settlers that there should be a periodical revaluation of sections, Messrs Collins, Ward, Stevens, and G W Russell continued the debate. She Speaker intimated that the Council bad disagreed with the amendments in the Municipal Corporations Bill, Arbitration and Conciliation Bill and Trading Stamps Abolition Bill, and managers wero appointed to confer At 11.150 p m the Premier asmouuoed that the conference had come to an agreement upon the amendments, which the House ac cepted Coßsideration of the land for Settlements Consolidation Bill in committee was re sumed Mr Hutcheson moved a prior amendment tn Clause 52 bo that moved by the Premier, striking out fehs words (encourage punctual payment of rent.' He contended that) the Bill should cot apply only to thoaa who could pay their rent punctually, but to thoee poor struggling settlers who were not able to do so. He urged that the two offioers named should be given discretionary power in making rebates. The Premier protested against; the waste of time in moving trivial amendments. He bad endeavoured to meeb the objections railed as far as possible having regard to the policy of the Bill, bub he warned the opponents of tho Bill thab if obstruction j were persisted in, he would withdraw the amendment and pass the Bill as it stood. Mr Laureuson understood that the Pre mier's amendment gave the Commissioner optional power discriminate as to the ; restriction of rent, but as it only applied to I those who paid rent punctually, he would oppose it. He contended also that the Commissioner should have pow*r in deserv ing oases to remit arrears of rent altogether. Wellington, Oct 16 The discussion In Committee on the Lands for Settlements Consolidation Bill was continued by Messrs Collins, LaurensoD, Pirani, Ell, and Millar. At 4.40 Mr Millar moved to report progress. At 6 45 the Premiar protested against half a dcz-m members blockiDg business and stated that the question of amending Stand ing Orders to prevent a recurrence of euoh a state of things would have to be considered. He appealed to the opponents of the measure to let it proceed. Under the Advances to Settlers Airt a rebate of one half per cent had been made, and the rebate proposed in this Bill had been promised last year. He there fore hoped the obstruction would oease. He asserted the Bill provided for the Com missioner cf Crown Lands using his discretion in the matter of reduction of rents, and he was prepared, if there waß any doubt on that point, to make it clear in the Bill, On that understanding Messrs Millar and Laurenson said they would withdraw their opposition to the Bill. The former also agreed to withdraw his motion to report progress. ThsPremier'* motion that the Commissioner of Crown Lauds and Receiver of Land Revenue make a rebate of ten per cent at their discretion wan agree 1 to on the voices. The Bill was reported as amended, read a third time and passed. The Crown Tenants Kent and Rebate Bill was next committed and an amendment similar to that inserted in the Land for Settlement Consolidation Bill, giving the Lands Commissioner and Receiver of Land Revenue power to make a rebate of ten per cent in the rent and also in certain cases that the Land Board have power to make a rebate of one year's rent. The BiH was reported, tnd a third time, and passed. EDht House considered the amendments made by the Council in the Land and Income Assessment Bill, which were agreed to. The Military Pensions Extension to Contingents Bill was committed, reported without amendment, and the House rose at 7.40 a.m.

Ancient Order of Foresters

■Thi half yearly;meeting of the Canterbury United Diitriofc, A 0 F was held at Chnst church, on Thursday. The District Chief Banger occupied the chair, and there were a large number of officers and delegates proa* eat). The bals.noe sheet for the half year showed tk« receipts «io the funeral fund £25 3b, ex penditure £110 paid out on account) of mem bers »nd vrivei of members deceased, with £14 103 lOd transferred to the management fond on accounts of loans. Management 1 faud—Receipfcs £82 5s 3d, expenditure £74; total receipts for the half year £300 17a 5d Expenditure £184, profit £11617 asd ; total worth of funeral fund, £6385 17* M ; man. agement fund. £103 7a 8i ; amount lent on mortgage, £5797 0a lOd The district secretary Btated that the trustees had agreed to take over the existing mortgages of the widows and orphans fund, Amounting to about £850 The District Secretary gave an account of j the proceedings at the Conference of | Jfif radly Sccietie», called to consider the q« •liion of eagaging the services of medical ! ©ffiuers to attocd only to mam ben of the ▼arioa« Orders, bat their decision (after sorresponding with other central districts) waa more in favour of the system known M the coupon system, ie., when a memoes wishes any particular doclor's services who | has ooosented to act noder the system, he ; ■imply presents bis coupon and is attended. The aifdioal* officer receiving tha largest •mount pro r»ta. Bro Ranger proposed— "That copiaa of the coupons bn distributed amccg the branches vi this district, to con sider, and reply if found practioablo to tho Courts, in accordance with the wish of tho Conference." Bro Hefford proposed that the next) meet' ing be held in Ashburton, seconded by Bro | Lookhead.-— Carried.

THE LATEST THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

'Uaited Presß Aesooiafcion—By Electric Telegraph—(Jopy t ightj Beoeired Wakapuaka October 16, § 3 Km {This offioe 9 57 a m London, October 15 The correspondent's twenty column account of the siege of the Legations at Pekia, the first eye witness? narrative to reach Europe, has caused a great sensation in the v&rioua capital!. It formulates a itrong indictment against the Dowager

Court and the Tscmg Li Yamen, and tells the story of the siege with thrill ing and graphic details. Adv'ces from Shanghai foreshadow operations of the Allies at Hankow to prevent supplies from reaching the fugitive Oourt party and troops supply ing the Dowager at Singanfu. Hongkong, October 15 The Dowager has reached Rugyang. The Boxers are ia great strength east and weat of Paotingfu

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

UaiedFrets Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright! (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 16, 9 3 a m, This Office 9 57 a m) London, October 1 Lord Roberts, Sir A Milner, and the Generals are conferring at Pretoria,

Sporting.

»" ■- — ■ United Press Association—By ElMtrlo Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, October 16 j The Committee of the Wellington Raoing Clab haa refused H Talford's application for a trainer's and jockey's license. F Barry's application for a trainer's license was also refused, and his jockey's license aaepanded for the remainder of its carreney.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

United Press Association— By Eieotrie Telegraph Christchuroh, October 16 At Biccarton this morning good gallops were performed by the follewiug horeei :— Glenoele, Cannie Chiel, Somerled, and Glenaladale, at a mile; Benzoin, at six furlongs ; Duudas, a mile and a quarter ; Malatua, assisted by Peerage and Military, a milo and a quarter in 2.16. After break fast, the two-year-olds were sprinted, find the morning's work finished up with a brilliant gallop performed by Strathnairn over a mile and a quarter in 2min ISaec, with shoea on, and over his Cap weight up, the eSect of which has been to shorten hie price in the market; Formula and Hengisfc were toratched for all engagements at the C J C spring meeting at 10 50 a m to-day

NAPIER SPRING MEETING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napier, Oot 16 Fine weather favored the Napier Park Racing Club's opening day of the Spring Meeting, and there waa a large attendance, and the conn 9in good order. Results— Hack Hurdles — Noifa 1, Bushman 2, Wftifcio 3. Scratched—Honours Won com fortably by three lengths. Time—2 57Jj Dividend—£s 2s Criterion Stakes—Whitirea 1, Wilson 2, En Hakkore 3. Sora'ched—Lady Lome and Dcnovanj Won by a bare length. Protest on the grounds that the winner carried more over weighb than allowed waa dismissed, Time—l.47s Dividend—£s 5s County Hack—Mongonui 1, Aasayer 2. Faision Fruib 5. Scratched—Tbj Fony] Dividend—£lo 11b.

MINING

1 „_ _» ; United Press Association--By Electric Telegraph DtTNKMH, Ootobor 16 To-day's sales—Cenkal Obarlton 21s, Central Electric 745, F.rab Chance 34a, Gentle Annie 21a 6d, Grand Junction la 3d, Grey River 37a 6d, Hartley and Riley £6 7a, Leaning Rock Ss dig, Merrimao 51s, Mokoia 28s 6d, Royal Maori la 6d dis, Sailor* Bend 48s 6d, 495, Upper Magnetic 41«, Vincent 40 j 6d, 40s, Vincent Extended 41s.

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Weather Bepoht.—Captain Edwin fore casts—Moderate to strong South to East and North East winds. Glass rise, bub fall after 12 hours from now Ashburton Tbotting Club — The secret ary of the Ashburton Trotting Club infotms as that he has received a large number of acceptances for the trotting meeting, which close at 930 to night. All that is wanted to have a real good day's trotting is fine weather TO. THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 ; to his Institute, so that deaf people unable I to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 667 d The Nicholson Institute, Lonfcotb. Gunnersbury London CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, DBOA.*, F  M.O, vrho has lately returned after six years' special study ia England and Con* tinent, may he consulted <jo all cases o defective eyesight). Daylight not necessary, artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Caßhel Street W., over M. Sandstein, jeweller, Christchurch. 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily.



Terrible Peelings. Loss of Sleep. Impurities often accumulate in the blood until they produce the most dangerous symptoms of poisoning. The appetite is lost, digestion weak ened, and nerves exhausted. Mrs. F. Flynn, of Adelaide, So. Aus tralia, sends us her photograph and ' says: " I U6ed to bave terrible feelings come over me. The doctors could do mo no good. I could not sleep, ray appetite left me, and I was a most miserable woman indeed. Having read of I though!; I would try it. To vc.v great sur prise, .iftor taking only two bottles I found :r. v:-':U very much better in every way. After taking r-i\ holtlcv. till my disagreeable feelings n-.c. ar..<\ I ■\v?..i completely cured." If yor.v bowels arc constipated, take Ayer'r r ;U>. Tlicy o,rc gentle and sure. They euro biliousness, dyspepsia, and . sick headache. Take them with Ayer's Sarsaparilla; one aids the other. Prepered by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. ~—"'isroTnor' ~ Oi}Kf\f\ TO Lend on Freehold B«. 3Q&O\J\J curity, in Sums to suit borrowers. 0 W PURNELL, 10 139 Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings HAVE FOR SALE on accoanb oFa Client, Two Shares in tho Aahburton Permanent Building and Investment) Society of tho ifsae of February, 1897 10 124 CHARLES BRADDEL ASHBURTON PFRMANBNT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, WANTED-A Jnnior Clerk. Mail bt smart at figur* 8, and good penman } Salary, 15s a week. Applications to be in own handwriting addressed to Db J S Teevob, Chairman, and sent in not later than 4pm on MONDAY, 220 d Ootober. i ALBERT ROBERTS, 10 123 Manager SOCIAL AND DANCE, Elgin Schoolroom, I9fch October. Aid Children's Excursion. Admitsioa 2» 6d. 10 70 LA.GMBOR FOOTBALL OLUBT"" mHE Lagmhor Football Club Ball will be X held at. Lkgmhor on FRIDAY Next, the 19kb, Admission : Double Ticket 3s. Ladles Free. Refreshments Provided. 10 135 NOTICE. A CCEPT4NCES for the Ashburton Trot ting Club's Meeting close with tho See retaryat S3opm To-night, ab Devane's j Hot«|»__ 10 156 ASHBURTON COUNTY "STOCK & SALEYARDS Coy., Ltd, THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHABEHOLDHKS WILL be held in the Are&de Chambers, Burnett Street, ON i TUESDAY, October 30.1900, At 3 pm BUSINESS? To receive Directors' Rsport and Balance Sheet !To elect two Directors in the place of ! Messrs O J Harper and T Bullock, both of whom are eligible and offer themselves for re-eleetioo To eleot an Auditor And other General Business ALBERT ROBERTS, : Storetary Forms of Proxy must be lodgsd a» tb* Company's Office net less than 72 hours prior to the meeting Extracts fbom Artiolbs of gAssooiATiOHt " Three clear days, a& least), before the meeting at which au election of Directors is to take place, any member who intends to propose either himself or any other person as a candidate for election, shall give to the Seoretary, or other officer Appointed by the Directors, a notice in writing, under his hand, signifying his intention to become a candidate, or giving the name af the candidate intended to be proposed by him, andj in default of Seuoh notice the candidate shall not be eligible." FOK~SALE WINTER'S RQ~AD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity for You to Ereot Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as above. The Piles suitable for a house are already on the Land, and there is a good Garden stocked with fruit trees, also a pump and abundant supply of water, The only other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber aud iron to make a comfortable home j ' E FERRIMAN McCORMICK QTILL leads the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the "GRAND PRIW AT THBj PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see this Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett <& Co t



MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who »re ways taking cold and sub ecb to oroup? II so, try Tonking's Linseed EmulsiOD, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemlals and racers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 4 Cough Care, Wahoo, Koolibaband Benjamin Gam go to Ashbueton Dbug C i. NICOLL BROS. F Niooll. EF^Niooix, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4. GENTS FOR— Christchuroh Meat Co*, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. {Fire and! Marine,) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per cent. F E U"l T. We receive regular Consignments from Auokland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have in stock Apples, Pearß, and Frait in season aU the year round< SEED S. We Btock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE CiIRISTCHUROH MEAU CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUKES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKNIPS, EAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere* Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention NIOOLL BROS, District Agent*, INDUSTRIAL BUILD^G SOOIETY SHARES. forlale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation tw VJ Sharei. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19s 3d, extending over a number of year without interest, Apply to V. ByLLOOK



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Itd. _____ CleariDj? Bale ' AT NEWLANDS TBUBSDAY, OCTOBER 18 1900 mHE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- X OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION has received instructions from Mr Joi. Lloyd, sen, (ha having disposed of his farm) to sell by Public Auction, the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, without reserve :— 1 ftfi Halfbred EWES, with Samba at IDU foot 1 O/"i Merino EWES, with lambs at ±4)\J foot Q/\ Crossbred EWES, with lambs at OU foot HORSES— 1 Black GELDING, 4 yean T Bay FILLY, 3 years 1 Brown GELDING, 6 yean I Bay FILLY, 6 yean 1 Bay FILLY, 4 yean | 1 Chestnut MARE, aged 1 Bay MARE, aged ~| Bay MARE, aged 1 Bay GELDING, aged ;) HACKS (Saddle and Harness) -j COW in full profit IMPLEMENTS- Maney Harris Reaper and Binder, 7 feet out; MoCormiok Reaper and Binder, 6 feet cut, 1 Donoan Stripper, Duncan Disc Harrow, Massey Harris Grubber, Booth McDonald Broadcast Seed Sower, Dunoan Grain and Manure Drill, 2 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Spring Cart and Harness, 1 , Cambridge Boiler with Seed Sower, 1 i Cambridge Roller, 3-Furrow Plough, Double Furrow Plough, 6 Leaf Harrows, 4 Leaf Harrows, Chain Harrows, Harness, Empty Bags, and Sundries too numarous to particularize. { Sale to commence at 12 o clock noon. Luncheon provided. TF GIBSON, Manager. > 10 66 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer. I wmmmmmmmmm* l FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WEST- STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL | HORSE FAIR Will be held on FBIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleased Jto receive . Entries. | FRIEDLANDER BROS., I/CDf HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO ETO. THURSDAY, "(OCTOBER 18. HENRY BTEPHENSON has received instructions from Mrs Todd who is giving up housekeeping, to sell by Publio Auction on the premises, (BANCRED STREET. The whole of her Household Furniture Pisno etc, comprising—Suite of Furnitnre in Tapestry, (beautiful thing), Piano, Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Drawers, Dialog Tables, Wash Stands and Ware, Clock, Fender and Irons, Pier Glass, Carpets, Sofa. Oilcloth, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, etc, etc., also Bed Linen, Sheets, Blankets, I Quilts, Bugs, in fact the entire contents of a i well appointed house. The above goods are almost new and as Mrs Todd has decided to relinquish housekeeping, my instructions are \ to sell Without Reserve Absolutely 1 O'clock Sharp THt7RSDAY,~OCITOBER 18fch. 10 116 HENRY STEPHENSON Auctioneers PLANTEKOA —-IT CLARES.— "DEAD the following Testimonials, .and Judge for younelf! " THE DOCTOR SURPRISED AT ffHl IMPROVE* MBNT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of " Plantekoa." Sirs,—For some time past I hare been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. Bot days at a time I used to be in agony with pain in the region of the stomach, and all the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to say I acted on this advice, and One Bottle : has made a complete change in me. My friends {the doctor inoluded) are all remark log about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I can honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. 7 Got his Thumb jammed in the door of tha Guard's Van, but " Plantekoa" Oint ment healed it in a Fortnight. Taita, October 15,1899 j Proprietors •• Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform you that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results* About fire I months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutt Railway Station* My thumb was badly orushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought myself that I would require surgioal aid. Having your Plantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several days* The result was astounding. In a fortnight it I was completely healed, and as sound as it ! was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa, Yours truly, WILLIAk WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it* Ageut«-AUBTBAL BOTANICCo., EaetSfe, and Carson fe Co, Tanored Street , __ FOR SALE, A GRAND LITTLE ffABM OF 1 Kfi ACRES, situated U miles from JLOVJ Tinwald Yards, splendid home stead, well divided, with water in eaob paddock, Price low.and easy terms Alio,— O^A ACRES, in the best of order, good &§ \J homestead, Tinwald. Very low | prioe will be accepted for thi' Fara E. W. HANMEB. i timoke Hew Venus



The pontoons of the Ahaura Company's dredge are completed, and will be launched on the river in about a fortnight. The dredge when completed, will be one of the largest and strongest in the Grey Valley, having buckets of five cubic feet, and the resb of the machinery in proportion



O. Magnus, D.Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO. Gold Dbkdgino Bbokebs, i 208 High Street, Ohriatohuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Ea<j, Ashburton Representative.



Tonaers, ~ TENDERS ~~ rjIENDERS will be received at my Office ,JL up till 12 o'clock, October 26th, for building residence, near Wincheiter, for J. Guild, Esq. Plans, etc., may be seen at Ashbnrton Guardian Office from 16th till 20th. JAS. S. TURNBULL, 10 130 Architect, Timiru. L.ONGBBAOH ROAD BOARL\ "" fTISNDERSare invited to be tent in not X later than FRIDAY, October 26th inst, for shingling the Windsrmere Road, (about 800 yard*,) JO B FOOKS * BOY, 10 131 Surveyors to the Board. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANB GRANOJBD FROM £25 and upwards, at oarrent rates- Fall Particulars on application. Office — Tanored Street; Office Hours—9,3o a m till 4pm First Tueßday in Month—9,3o a m till 4 pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, , Manager H&NMER & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, Bhburton and at 207, hereford street Christchurch. TITE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as our Agent in the Ashburton District, September 24,1900 WANTED. WANTED— Girl to assist in housework. Apply Alpha " Mail Office 10 88 WANTED—A few Smart) Girl* to wait at tablet on Show B*y. Apply tt once to Mas Pstkbs, Burnett Street. io;i37 • STRAYED.— From Mr Doylb's Ruapuna aboufc the 27th Sept I chestnut gelding banded G on near shoulder .—Finder *<>J warded. R F Spmsley Ruapuo». 10 138 HOCKEY— A special General Matting of the Aahbarton Hookey Club will lit held in the County Council rooms on Tburs •at evening at 7p m sharp.—F. Maimwak* l»Q,_Hon_See. 10 133 FRESH Whitebait), SolesT Moki and ai kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To* eight;, at J H JawiTT'a REROSE^E reduced to 5s 6d, Oatmeal 251b 2« 9d f Flour 251b 2s, Wax Candles 7d.—Cabson & Co. 9 5 GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8. Real bargaina.—OAHSQH * Go's Cycle Department. r 8 YATES and Nimmo aed Blair's Garden Beads from Id per packet). * Iron Age' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21i.—Oabeow & Co., _9_67 WANTED at Once,—2ooo Dozen Fresh Eggs. Top prioe given.—Cabson and 00. CfTANTED— Twenty Yonng men to w f wear Black and Brown Boots 5 17s 9d, at D. Stock's.. 9 199 A WORD to the wise—Try "the rapid lightning Shirt Glees, it never fails— Sheahhan Bros and John Ob» & Co are the Agents AN'IED Known-—Tho rapid^lightDlng Shirt Gloss baa by far the larpest eale in New Zealand—John Obr and Co and Shearman Bros, T>RIZB EGGS—Sittings of Sggs.of follow- JT ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andaludan; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Lang ehan Buffe, Langshan Indian Game. Crosses. 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. For partieal»xs apply thia office 9 278 W" ANTED KNOWN-A very large im portatioa of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug*, Mate, and Carpetinga just opened for the Spring Season—North- Ootk & HmnroßD. SPECIAL Notice—That Geobgh Duncan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|d, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards; Unbleached Tabling Hid, Bleached do. Is 6|d ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2a 6d, 2s lid : Prints 2sd, 3|d, 4Jd j New Dreea Material llfd, la 3d, la 4§d, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Man's Socks 6d; White Shirts 2s lid, 3a lid, Colored do. la lid upwards. — Geobge Duncan & Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tanored Street 10 12 T> UILDERS will find ib to their advantage JLJ to get estimates for Ironmongery from Habdley Bbos. WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moisok has received a 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 i» the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the beat value and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, i Ashburton, riIONKING'S Linseed Muision, which X has ooma to stay in Ashburton is a certain onre for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local shemisti and grocers in battles. Is 6d and 2a 6d. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great peppermint Core for) Cough* and Colds, Is .6* »adl 81 6i



IN OTIC 33. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the under signed MOST be paid (0.- arranged for) on or before SATURDAY, October 20, or legal proceedings will be taken, without further notice R. S BEAN, 10 29 West Street.^ Important Notice TO CYCLISTS! I HAVE just received, direct from the Mannfactnrers (Budge- Wmitworth, Ltd., Birmingham and Coventry), ex b.b, Waimate, A FULL STOOK OF ROADSTERS, ROAD RACERS, PATH RACERS, & LADIES' Budge - Whitworths. Don't waste your money on cheap, shoddy, out-of-date Wheels, bat go straight for the WORLD-FAMED BIOYOLE, The Rudge-Whitworih. Repairs Neatly Executed. Sundries Always id Stock. Inspection Invited. nmm, CITY GYGLE WORKS. BUBNETT STRIEBT. FOR Your Spring Costume try n Dressmaking Department under new management. Style and fit guaranteed— Noethooth & Heffobd, •• The Corner.' 3 PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY^ ■ 1) G G 8. MINGRCAS, Browa Leghorns, Andalu. eians, Langahboa, and Dorkings, from 5a to 21s per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BKRRYMAN. Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timara t\ LWAYS in Stock—A first XjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for* warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style. 10 25 Sporting. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB SPRING "MEETING, XO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS ASHBWRTON, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under the Bales of the New Zealand Trotting Association) President—Donald McLean, Bsq; Viok President — James Small, Esq j Stewards — Messrs G. Robertson, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smith. P. Devane, J. McConochie, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, James McOormlck, and James Sutherland ; Judge—Mr D. McLean ; Staeteb— Mr R. J. Henry ; Ciebk of Soaies —Mr R. FrledlanSer; Clerk of Course —Mr James MoCormiok j Eandioappkr— Mr H. Brinkman ; Treasuker —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewis, and JiMiiller; PROGRAMME, 1—1.16 p.m- Handicap Maiden (saddle of 20 soya ; nominations, 10s ; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2—2 p.m—Distbiot Handicap fsaddle),' of 20 soya , second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of residents In the Abhburton County, and mast hare been owned and trained in the district prior to August 1, 1906. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 108 Two miles. 3—2.40 pm—Laghmor Handicap (har ness), of 50 sots; second horse 7 sots from the stake ; for hers es tha caD trot 5 40 or under. om(nation 25s ; acceptance, 255. Two mllen. 4—316 p.m — Winohbiore HAvmMT (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p m— Ashbtjrton Handioap (saddl c of 50 sots ; second horse 7 sots from the stake ; for horses thab can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25s acceptance 25a. Two miles. 6—4.30 p.m — Fairfield Handidaf (harness), of 30 soys ; second horse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 158. One mile and a half 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 sots ; second horse 3 soys from tho stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; acceptance, 12s 6i. One mile. Acceptances will close at 9.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 16, at Devane's 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, 9 281 Secretary. THE NZ. FARMERS 1 CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. TTTE have several really first-class Farm VV for Sale on our books, and farmet| #ishlug go purchase would do well to oall on ua fer particulars :— 520 Aores Rakaia Distriot 265 |, „ „ 500 it Dromore „ 1000 „ Lauriston „ 1180 „ Springburn  750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 h Dromore „ T.F. GIBSON, . 149 Manager



LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. /"\T7R FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THI SPRING NOW LANDED, EX B.S Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Season's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, RUGS & MATS. MITCHELL AND TURNER, WOOL SEAS O KI9OO-1901. WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Christchnrch *nd Timaru fixtures, m* have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. r * Consignment a will be received at our Asnbarton or Tinwald [stores, and sent onto either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage.|£!!gr Client! who wish te tend their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ashburton—Fricd'ander Bros', Ltd Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christ church—Brown and Son's Siding, Addingtoa If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill Jb Oo'b Siding Timsru If intended for ihiptnent at Lyttelton—N,Z Shipping Go's Dumping Shed, Lytttiton WOOLPAOKS, IWINE, BRANDING, and all other Shearing Requisite! supplied at lowest rates. Onr First Sale will uke place it Ohrißtohutch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBBE 22, 1900 FBIEDLANDER BROS, LTD. SHOW WE^K, SHOW WEEK SPECIAL BARGAINS IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT GEORGE DUNCAN & CO CASH DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, TANORED STREET, Aahbirtfm NEW Goodi opened up ! New Goods opened op ! Small profits and ready moeiy enables us to s«rpri»e buyers at the low p. ices we sell goods, which has earned v the reputation of being the Cheapest Drapers in Aehburton, See our prices and you Will h* convinced that it pays to make your purchases at GEORGE DUNCAN & CO. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WE have now opened up our New Goods, comprising Straw Hats, Boh Felt Hats, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Ties, Collars, etc. Pursuing our policy of always being up to date, we have secured the very Newest Goods for Gentlemen's wear, and invite inspection. All the year* round we are at the fkont as the Lending House for Clothing and Mercery, and confidently assert that no other House can approach us for Variety and Quality. N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBCKINGSALE, Manager. ESTABLISHED 1879. FARMS FOR SALES-^ 84 acres, capital investment, would let tf —"— P*y 8£ P*r cent on price required «-t -m-i^-^-r-..- . 500 acres, £10 per sore, within 2* miles. F.FEKRIMAN, eoorr 81""" Several Blocks a! Good Sheep Country LAND & ESTATE AGENT, from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAH LICENSED LAND BROKER.' ■ _ _ta ■_ *'"" "i ' . „■<<« ■'« FOR SALE—Brick House, on J acre, CT \TftfcnTl JC-r f*rk Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy •*-■■• iU.«*ljßVli flt, V-/ifc* distance of the School, and in a direct line cr™^^^. n , a with the Railway Station} a sound STOCK BHOKERS & AtJCJTIONBBIW, investment for the price required, £220. CHRISTOHUROH Gash or terms ' F FERRIMAN , m To Farmers, Stock Owners and Pnblio . >__—„ _-—~—. generally or the Aehburton County. FOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres GsNTtBMBN — 32 perches of land, possessing ample * frontage on good roads, witlrsubstantial beg to Intimate that, if at any and Oow Bheds; first ok»s orchard wesl « Ojimtchurch we shall begladtoact on supplied with water. The land is well 7°"* be^ alf' In 'h« event iJ °f I *om situated for subdivision sending sheep or cattle to our Addingtoa F FERRIMAN or other marketa for sale, by pmbilo auction or privately, we know that yott «___^ . will not regret choosing our firm m you salesmen. FOR SAL!—5t acres at Allenton, a very We have frequent orders fron London desirable block of good land, capital an d elsewhere for Fronen Meat, and an la frontage, and well watered a position to bny parcels in the Works. I! .. — . the colony, rather than shipping It to Fsv» u.r»i o ' iQ .> l *> • i London, please communicate with w. OR BAliiS^Sereral Seotions at Fwrton. Btating priceßj nambers and grades# V ¥h>rrtmi\ If you desire to sell yonr property, w» «._««»„.—————«——_____— , the acreage, locality and price, and w« will then insert in thft next issue of oat PERPETUAL LEASE FOR BALE at: Quaktsblt Land £ Property Eigistim Hindi—An exceptionally favourable these particular«, free of costlrto you ;at opportunity of securing a comfortable home, the same tlmßt we allow yoa a ffM haßd with 44 aores of good grwlng land j small to d i spoie of yoilr property privately, oe yearly rental. Inspect this property before through other AgeW hands, w« only buying your horn. FERRIMAN claiming commission when a«3e Z SSL * FJSKKIMAJN effeoted throughout instrumentality. W« ' _ have numerous enquiries from all part* ~~ Zf, . XT m nY of the colony, onr connections being largt WANTED and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any TjWERYBODY to remember that A. H. class of business yon may be disposed to ■Hi Williams Is the local Agent for place In our hands, it being a pleasure foe Redfern Superior Rubber Stamps. Same ua to communicate with you, as occasion Price as Qhristchnroh ___ may reqnir e-~Thaaklng yoa in anticipa JUST OPENED-FishingT.okle,l^l lloD| W<J Yours faithfully, tf Karamea from London. The latest tt MiTfinw a- r>» Rods, Minnows, Lines, G*ff Hooks etc. etc w nftß t,., ef^fc^lKi- it •clyinipwMon Invlted—HAßD^V Bbob 19*. Oashel Street, Ohrlstchnrch, i ■ . * ■ i >■