Alleged Bank Frauds.

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A large crowd attended the Rangiora Magistrate's Court yesrsrday, when the Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr Bishop, and Messrs B R Good, G Wallace, and A Todd, J.'a P., eat to hear the preliminary enquiry into the alleged defalcations ab the Rangiora agency of the Bank of New Zaaland. The whole facts had come to light through Allan, who had kept a list of sums taken, making a full statement on the eve of his removal to Dunedin. Hay explained his position to have been that he merely received loans from Allan,which he believed Allan was in a position to maks to him, and he waa in a position to restore to him Both were relying in this respect on wealthy connec tions. Allan asserted they both knew the sources from whioh the money alleged to have been taken came. Many of the short comings were due to the neglect, however, of the customers of the bank omitting to take pay-in slips for their money or the actual deposit receipts, or leaving the latter to the car* of the officers of the ban*, for safe keeping The transactions were bo managed, and the accused had not taken any holidays for more than a day or two days during the period, so that no other officer of the bank could have discovered them It was stated that efforts had been made by the friends of both to make reparation, but in the interests of the service and the public the prosecution had gone on

The charges upon which the accused ware remanded on Friday morning last were that Alexander V Hay, on January 29, 1894, did steal a sum of £80 5a 63, and ou February 26, 1900, a fa-ther earn of £68 15% and he was also clvwged, with: Wm Allan, With having on different dates between January 1, 1894, and July 10, 1900, stolen sums aggregating £4583 13. 6d. Mr Fisher appeared to proeeeute for the Bank, Mr G Harper for Hay, and Mr Helmore for Allan. 1 ho aeoused oune up reminded on bail, and both appeared to feei their position. The first charge taken was against A- Y. H*y, in respect of £68 15a taken on February 26th, 1900. Mr S ringer stated that in this case rents were payab'e to the Bank in the estate of A. Campbell, deceased. This cheque was given to Hay, who, instead of paying it in, cashed it and paid it into bis own account, which was overdrawn >vhen the inspector came. He bad made a full admission and signed a document to that effect. Format evidence was taken, and accused being cautioned, reserved his defence, and was committed for trial.

The next charge was the taking of £80 5s 23 on January 29th, 1894. Mr Ssiinger said in this ease Hay allowed Booth an overdraft, which be said he made good. Booth paid the money, but it was not credited in tbe bank bcoks. After evidence had been taken accused reserved his defence, aad was oom mitted for trial.

A V Hay and W Allan were charged nest with stealing sums reaohinp: £4853 133 6d, extending from January, 1804, to July, 1900. Mr Stringer said this was principally moneys taken in deposits. 'In instances the deposits were regular at first, but the renewals were tampered with and oo traoe could be found in the bank books. Allan had made full explanations which oovered the amounts, He called M McFariaoe, F Baker, Gatb MoFarlane, John Lehmano, T Vane, Samuel Smith, H Fay en, J F Fayen and Job Doak, all of whom gave evidence that they bad deposited various suma in the bank either in open account or under deposit receipts (some were 'produced), handing same lo one or other of the accused, bat generally lo Allan.

F A Maobean, now acting-manager, aaid on investigating the accounts he saw both the aocußed at different times as to the same. The various Bums which ought to be on deposit were cob shown in the bank's books as being still on deposit. The cheque drawn by Mr Macfarlane on 22ad February, 1898, was debited to hia account, but nothing shown that the same was depositedl Oa the bftok of tho cheque were marks that indi cated six £103 notes had been paid oa it, so that it apparently was cashed as if over the counter. M? Maofarl&nefi'a £112 was not shown to have been deposited. Allan gave witness the pay-in slip, but it had nut gone into the books The oheque £300 in Mrs Macfarlane's cisc waa oharged to her account od November Ist, 1898, and the amount was Dot shown to have been placed on deposit. There was nothing to indicate other than that the cirque was cashed. Hegarding Lebmaun's £200, the books showed that on 3£Kh March J897, a fixed deposit receipt of Lehnsaan's was cashed, and it then disap peared from the bank's books. No money was credited to Lehmann's current account-, nor £150 put to deposit as requested* Regarding Prouse'a £150 the ch«quewaß charged to his account on Ist August. 1899. It was dated May, 1899, and must h&ve been held. The cheque £60 was charged to Prouee on 12th Sep., 1899 These sums were not shown as having been deposited, and for all that was known they might have been oashed over the counter, Relative to Mr Paeble'B raceipt for deposit of £280. it was shown &b having bean cashed on 3<d July, 1900, and the amount did not further appear. In H Fayen'o matter, deposit £150 was shown to hava been cashed on 29th April, 1900,. and ho further trace. In J F Fay en's matter the Bank book did not) show any matter on fixed deposit for him. la Doak's account no money was shown on fixed deposit). In W Hyde's case (new) a document of 27th May, 18S7, showed that Win, Hyde, a shepherd at Glecrnark, had £116 on deposit, slip being filled in by Allan, and a second slip showed that) on 23rd May, 1898, £290 9* 4d was on fixed deposit for twelve months. Another document showed £290 9s 4d, us if Hyde received theoasb, and according to iheßv-k book* it Bhowed as if it had been cashed on 6th June, 1999. As tha result of information given by Allen of deficiencies made up by him, witness mads a list, which included all the items referred lo in his evidence. The document showing a total of deficitt, £4583 18i 6(3, signed by Allan, was put in. It. was ma<ie oc July 18ib, and Allan gave ever} Kisistanos to trace the matters, and handed witness many of the documents. Witness was present with Allan and Hay and Mr Fiaher on July 2lsr. Hay wanted to explain matters. Mr Fisher said they could not receive any confidences ; they wera there as th 9 bank's representatives. There waa a conversation between Hay and Allan as to making restitution. Hay said he was sure he sever had half the amount. Allan rem&eked that if he (Allan) had most at the end Hay had most at the beginning. Hay and Allan discussed the matter. Mr Fisher said the bank would make no settlement till both had made a ole*n breast of everything. Allan handed him the following letter that morning:—

Raugiors, July 28,1900—James Embling, Efq., General Manager, Wellington,—Dear Sir—With reference to the irregularities which have been for some time going on at Rangiora branch, at which point we were m&n&ger and teller respectively, wa now wish to state that the irregularities oom mertoed by the payment from the fnnds of the bank to cover a bad debt of £80 5i 2d in January 1894 From ihut date we have used the bank funds when occasion aroo until we became so hopelessly involved that we were unable to face the position, and which was rendered all the more difficult by our being nearly always in a muddled state by drink. We trust that the bank will allow us to rapay aa much of tha money baok ss wa can possibly raise, and would most earnestly ask the bank, for sake of those dependent on us, to deal with us as leniently as possible.—Yourg faithfully (aigned) A V H*y and W Allan. ToMrjH»rper; Restitution was spoken of bub not considered Hay "said hia wife had £1600, and tbab Colbecks might raise the rest No time was offered by the bank to raise the money To MrHehiiore ; If the information had not been given by Allan it would have been a very difficult matter to clear these matters up The depoßib receipts should be signed by the teller and another officer If the depositor signed the receipt and the teller signed it, that wag sufficient. One of F*van's, for £876 18a 6d, was signed by Hay, bub the signature of one officer was sufficient) Had no reason, after a full inves tigation, to .believe tho statement of Allan was not complete The accused were cautioned, and reserved their defence, aad were both committed for trial Bail, as before, was accepted

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ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Hutt.

Th« usual meeting of the Board wai held on Monday. All the members present. No reply having been received from the High bank Settlers Association it was resolved to again write to Mr O E Davis, demanding an apology. It was decided to call for tenders for shingling one mils of Gann's road, 30 chains of the Gorge road, and 40 ohains of the Urrallroad.

The C'erk was instructed to make en quiries "jre roller attachment for traotion engines.

It was deoided to sue for all rates not paid within one month. The question of shingling the Eiok Track. Marawiti, and re-shingling Barker's road was held over. Mr Doharty wrote, asking the Board to form the road opposite his land ; Messrs Hendersons asking the Board to assist in removing drift soil on thaaameroad, Thu matter was left in the hands nf the Chairman and Mr Batty. Ib was deoided to advertise that the audited balanoa eheab wa« open for inspec tion,

Accounts amounting to £218 6sldwe»e passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

Mount Somers.

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held oa Monday, when all mem bers were present), Mr Chapman presiding. EOA» ALTERATION Mr Ayrton wrote agreeing to aa altera tion in the road line through his property oa certain conditions, also to sell land required as shingle reserve for the sum of £5 101 per aor?.—Consideration of both these matters was deferred,pending a fuifc iur ' inspection by the Board. STONECROBHEB. The Oxford Board wrote enquiring re stonecrusher, with a view to purchase.—The Clerk said he had already replied, stating price required. ALFORD ROAD DKVIATION

The Aahburtoa County Council wrota enc'osing copy of latter received from Mr C W Purnell, explaining the oiroumstaoces of i Aimrd Forest tramway reserve, and setting | forth the reasons for > harging the Board j with part of the expenditsura incurred in ! connection with same —It was re*r>>td to i acknowledge rectipbof letter and torafor the Council to the manager of the Alford Estate Company. SUBSIDY. The C >mmisaioner of Taxes wrote advising having sent to the Treasury a voucher for payment of £123 7s 41 subsidy cUa for the yoar 1899-1900 BANK OVERDRAFT The confirming resolution re bar,k over draft Wtta now pasted ANNUAL BATH A general rate of f 1 io the £ was struck, Meaorß Herring and Hood being appointed to sign the rate book GOKSE CLEARING The tender of H G Go'dsni h for clearing gorae ou McLean's and Hewton's roada weto accepted ACCOUNT! Accounts amou tlag to £38 6a 4d were passed for payment SPECIAL MEETING Upon the conclusion of the ordinary i mnetim; a fpacial meebirg of the Board was hall for the purpose o considering the bicycle by law, m apDearing in Gazette No 4, May 10, 1900 Oo the motion ef Mr Chapman, seconded by Mr Htrrison, the by lav was adopted, and ib was resolved to hold a Bp< eial meeting of the Board on September 3rd for the purpose of passing a cor firming resolution and bringing the by law in force in the district This was all' ha business.

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Mr Chamberlain stated that he was unable to fix a date for the proclama tion o! the Commonwealth until the Western Australian Parliament had dealt with the result of the referendum.

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TOWNSYILLE, ATJgUSt 7. Farther cases of plague are : —George Smith, Fanny Healey, and Henrietta Walker. Adelaide, August 7. The Government has decided to dlscon tinuo the inspection of arriving inter colonial vessels as a precaution against plague. KOCKHAMPTON, August 7. A boy named Cartlem was attacked with plague and died. j

THE LATEST THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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(Received Wakapuaka, August 8, 8 55 a,m (Ehia Office 9.34 am) HoNGKex*, August 7

Advicei from Shanghai indicate that Hsuchingchuog and Yotn, members of Tsung Li Yamen were not beheaded but cat in half, the severest punish ment of the Manchu code.

Missionary Thompson was bayonet ed at Chuchonfu in the Ohekiang pro vince, and four children were beheaded iv the streets.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

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(Received Wakapunka August 9, 855 a m This Office 9 54 » m) London, August 7 Lord Roberts reports that there are indications that Sir Frederick Oarring ton relieved the El&nda River garrison on his way to Rustenbarg.

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Dunedin, August 8 Mr W A Shields, local manager of the Maesey Harris Company, takes the manager ship of the Victoria Branch, and leaves next month. B@ was an active member of the Contingent Committee, and it was largely due to his efforts that nurses were Bent to South Afric*. Wellington, August 8 The Stock Department ia advised of the i arrival of the transport Grmazun at E&nfc London. About) thirty horses were lost on the Voyage; The Governor received the following reply from Mr Chamberlain in answer to the joint address of the New Zealand Parliament to the Queen, on the occasion of the death of fche Duko of Saxe Cobnrg :—" Her Majesty commands me to convey her sincere thanks for the kind message, and to express her high appreciation of the loyal *nd sympa thetic terms of the resolution passed by the legislature.'. 1 Fifteen Austrians arrived by the Wau»re from Sydney. There was grea* difficulty in landing them under the Undesirable Immigrants Aob, bafe ultimately the matter was arranged by the Union ••■ Company in conjunction with Mr Ball*, of Porirua,enter ing into a bond of £10 p«r man, and the foreigners have been taken to Poriraa, where they will be employed by Mr Balla la the fishing industry. It la uaderitood thUbatqh

waß originally engaged for work on the Auckland sjoldfields.

Wangansi, A»g 8 A verdiot of suicide while temporarily insane was returned at the inqnatt on the lad Herbert Taylor, who shot himself a thn mouth and ear, on Sunday night, -.nth a revolver. Deceased left a letter spying good-bye to his family, and that ib would be better for him to be dead than alive, and have everyone in the family ashamed of him. No one would ever know the reason why he did it.

Ashburtqn Rifles—There was a very large master of the Rifles at the parade last evening, fifty-five answering the roll. Cap tain. Dolman, Lieutenants T Hayas and A Clarke were also pretenb. The Company were exercised by the officers in several useful movements, Cblor-Sergh McDonald also gwe the members a useful quarter of an horn'a musketry instruction. At the con clusion of the parade Captain Dolman announced receipt of a circular re the grand Military Tournament to be held Ik We lingtoa ( and hoped the Company woald be represented, Captain Dolman presented L*nce-Corporal B Baker with a marksman's silver badge, as champion shot) of the Com rany for the year 1899-1900 The twenty, first anniTeraary of the corp'a existence will be celebrated on Wednesday evening next.

TmwAHD School Sommittee :--The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held Mt evening. Present- Messrs Clothier, (Chairman), Janes Hamp ton, C. Hawkins, end J. Gudseil- The master reported that the number of children oa the roll to be 139, ftud the average at tendsnob for 'he peat three weeks he been 102 0, the falling off in attendance is due to the fa tthat two or three fami!;«n have left the district and by the epidemic of whooping cough also, two families are absent owing to Eupposd oaseß of fearlatina ; and encoded list of requisites/ It waa dtoided to authorise the master to procure the school requisites as per list. It was decided to write to the Board, asking them for two new tank stands. The Truant officer, Mr Black <n!led last week and left foima and instructions. Aocouaia to the amount of £10 13? 4d were passed for payment; the meeting adjourned.

John MoLacblan Loses His Hat—J<,ok MoLachlan's black felt hat mysteriously disappeared a week or two «go, and the A<<h burton man was wandering round afkiog, * Where's my hat V At last the genial Frank L*wry commandeered for Jock a bsll topper belonging to Hieut, Col. the Hon. H Feldwiok M.L.O-to give 'Feidy' all hie titles. So Jock marched eff with the Is vercargill man'g hat. Then ha wanted his belltopper,and was ranging around indignant at having to prowl about in a common billy cock ; and as Jock had gone South Fe'dwick had to wait his return, bottling up meantime much indignation. At length the Inver o&rgili belltopper was returned, and Jock, who had hopes his stiff black felt might yet turn up, reappeared on the scene in a tweed cap, also making desperate efforts to bottle up bin indignation. Finally a message boy from Ballamj'a waited on Jock ia the amoking room, and handed Ashburtoa his hat. Ha was ao overcome that after inspecting it, and teeing it was in good order aad condition, he handed the boy a shilling as a gratuity, and the boy wept off amiliog bravely, 1 fear after this liberality other hats may disappear.-— SpeekHtr

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Wanted. MRS ROBIN-ON in » dsh Buyer of al .kinds of left eft Clothing: Ladie waited on at their home*. Al-o, Furnitur bought, Boid, or taken in nxchango. 8 4! IHAVK a quantity of Ladies' and Gentle mcii's Evening Dresies for Sale cheap — Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road. 8 4( T"CETYLENE GAS - Hotels, Prlvat. J\_ Hoaiai, eto, lighted up with the latest improvements; prioe on Application tc Hardl,ey Bros. FRESH Oysters and all kinds of Fresh Fish at J H Jewitt's, opposite Maii Office. _ _ _ AKTED.Man Cook for Contractors 1 Oarap, Steady employment. — Apply Mail Office. 8 46 WANTED KNOWN—That I have ao commodation for Lady Patients- Apply Mrs Ainswoetr, Ladies* Nurse, Eton street, Hampitead, Terms on appli cation. FINEST Roller Blonr, 2001bs 14a lOOibs 7a 6d, 601b 6 33 10J, and 261b 2s. Bran 3s dd j:er bag, Sharps 6s 8i per bag, at Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores^ -. AKDLKY BROS., offtr a splendid line of Plate' Glass Stable Lanterns to burn oil at 3s 6 i and 4s 6d. ANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tanored Street to New Shop in Burnett Street WANTED-— Buyers for our Boys Suit at 7« 6d, worth 12s 6d anu 16b. Splendid nibble.-—Northoqtb Hefford. ANTED KNOVt«—xnat we hay' just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we are pleased to say that oar buyers has secured them at old Pricep. See tjiie value* —Mitchell & Turner. tritiW Pairs White Blankets left at 7s 6d, 1 10j 9d, 12s 6d (sellinK fa«t) at the " Corner " Sale.—Korthootb 4; HEjryoßD. OWING to a great increase in business we have arrangad for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of onr Ktock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth* ins; afc Greatly Reduced Prices,—Robert ALCORN. 4 Cinnamon Cnre, Wahoo, Koolibah or Bei'jatmn Gum s"> 2 Ashburion Dbpq Ov ; __ W' ANTED KNOWN— fhat D Stock is now taking ordeie for boots and shoes to measure in beautiful Black and Tan leathers ; Hand>sewn, pegged, or rivetted, Oar orders are all made on the premises. Burnett Street. JM.4 WANTED KNOWN—The Stocktaking Saie is a success at the Corner More startling jobs for Saturday.—North, cotb & Hefford. GUNS ! Guns ! Guna ! Double-Barrel Breech loading reduced to £3 10a ; all first class guna reduced to prices to tsuit any sportsman at Hardley Bros. WAN TKO—Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for uaah in the best markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison. First-class DreßS-making on the Premises. —M itchell & Turner. rriEOSE who desire a convenient house X and ur-to-date, should consult Hard ley Bros., for gc-.d supply of hotandfaold water. mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which X has come to stay in Ashburton is* certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers i" bottles, Is 6dand s 6d. 2 MOLASSES for Cattle and Pig Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quotation before buying elaewhere. — Fietohbr Bros , Cash Supply Stores. HARDLEY BROS. Ashburton, eupp'y windmill and stand for £12, Well sinking at) moderate rates. NEW BOOKS.—From London to Lady smith, Knights of the Crone, Siege of Ladysmith, Shadow of Allah, Outsiders, When Life was Young, Fruitfulnesj", Besieged by the Boers, Jamie Meredith, Maroelle of the Latin Quarter, the Sanctuary Club, Empire Makers, Gilbert Logan, Y.C. (a tale of the Boer war), Story of Baden Powell, the Hatabele Campaign (Baden Powell, 8d), Deedi that Won the Empire (8d), chaap editions—H M Jones WANTED KNOWN-That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the beet material, also about to arrive ntw stock of French "Joods, and invibes the Publio for inspection. Sale for one month, commencing SATURDAY, to clear the.way. J. M, being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker In the town, tbic 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 style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Aahburton D. THOMAS. _____ HORSE FAIR. TfIUBSDAY, AUGUST 9, - 1900 - MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, EJ& WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 137 Auctioneer. ARCADE, HORSE FAIR. j THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 1900. MR D THOMAS has raoeived iastrna< tiona from a Client to Sell ; — 1 Chsstnttt Mare, good saddle and harness trial. On account Kyle Client, 1 Bay Draught Gelding, trial. D THOMAS, 8 47 Auctioneer. ~~~~' PUBLIC NOTICES. IS T R A iBD, STRAYED into my Paddock, Scafield, 50 to 60 Crossbred Ewu, Red brand on right side; indistinct. Probably J.M. Owner can have same by paying nxpensei. W. S, Jameson, 8 44 Beafi»ld. ASHBURTON BOBOUGE COUNCIL. EXrRAORDINARY VACANCY* T HEREBY give notice that an Election, X to fill the extraordinary vacany caused by the resignation of COUNCILLOR JoLLIFFS, will be held at the Borough Council Cham bers, Baring Square, West, on THURSDAY, the 30th day of August, 1900. Nominations will be receivtd at the Town Glerk's office till 12 o Block noon on FRI DAY, the 17th day of August, inst. H H FOOKS, Rsturning Officer August Bth, 1900^ 8 4S SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Mannfactured by . T O Williams & Co., I Richmond, V.A.. '



lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hfi Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1873. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. j There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract I .n the market, products of simple j distillation forming crude resinotiß oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the PrussianGovernmen to be of perfectly pure origin, as pc information forwarded to us through th Consul at Melbourne, March 52, 1878, w fcate:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Olien of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohnlz, Professor of Parmacology, atßoi>, and Professor Dr« Mossier, Director ef the Medical Clinics ai Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aid freed of acid?, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plan, Allorude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to bo classed according to the named authorities, Among the turpendinee, which ire abandoned long since aa an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible j— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alooholio thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in spocifio density through fcae presence -af acids. 6 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so-c lied eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista ;e in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequencea are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sanrf-urafc Victoria, Anatralia. SANDEB & SONS. mining «. United Pre3s Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Ddnedin, August 8 Sales—Brandy J«oki li 9J, Cromwell 96*. First Chanoe 16s, Gold Queen 37s 6d, Gblden Bfd 20«, Halfway Housa 33? Hartley Riley , £9 ss, £9 108, aad £9 12s 6d ; Janotioa lUotric42a6d, and 43i 6d ; Jutland Fiat 2«, M«g and Annie, 10 shares, 46*; Yiaceat 62% Vincent) Extended 41«, Wartmumu Extended 15i. 0. Magnus, D a Patkkson, Dredging Expert Member ; St6ok and Exchange | Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGIfUS, PATERSON AND CO., Golb Dbedgino Bkokees, 208 High Street, Obristchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years' practical experienca on the Molyneux River, Otsgo. ALFRED HARRISON, Est, ] Aahburton Representative. 7 240 THE N % FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION [OF CANTERBURY, Limited FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION j LAND IN OCCUPATION OFWPB ' ELMSLIE, Es«, MAYFIELD. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, at 2 p.m AT BULLOOK'S ARCADE (By kind permission). WE have received instruct ions from the Mortgagee, who is soiling under power of sale, to Sell by Pubiic Auction on the above date, all that parcel of land, containing — One thousand and Four Acres and Twenty five Perches (1004 acres 0 roods, 25 perches) being rural sections numbered 30286, 30287, 30288, »nd 30,806, situated in the Shepherd's Bush district. Note time of Sale, 2 p.m. Full particular! will be supplied on appli. cation to the Auctioneers. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 3 21 H, A. LLOYD, Auctioneer.



FRIBDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. [i ' FOR SALEJ " i cbushed" \ WHEAT ? FOR PIG FBEO, OHEAF „ FRIEDLANDER BR! 8. Ltd. ; Crrain Freight , TO LONDON. » \IJ"E have space for a limited quantity^of Wheat or Oats, 'available by iteamer at] lowest [cnrrent] rates. Farmers wishing to ship will pleaso communicate with as promptly. FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Ltd. FOS PRIVATE SALE TTAVING diapoaad oJ the Lyndhurst Farm on Moounfc of Mr Max Fbibplander we are initruoted to offerjhis ArdaghjFarm, *djoiniog|the above, containing 2560]>oree, either in one Blorik or in lots to [suit purchaser I < For tall particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS, Lid., 64 Land and Eatate Agents. WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited E^_!_u-g—■; ■'■ i-gj ■ -■" —— ■■■ ■— «■; FOR g\ 1 YEARS I MOATEiO* v *, -SK, APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OMIOKFEED, Eto TT7E have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit; and Produce right through the Winter Months, and san now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, Established 1870. B¥BRY POLICY GUARANTEED BY IHB STATE, Bird's-eye View of Growth of Office. I FUNDS, 1878  £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,53*. r " ■ At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £500,000. The leading Londou Insurance Journal, Tlw Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, Ba y S) _« The only#nstitation of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. . , , Although the operations of the De -1 partmont are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. ... Many of our companies at home might leaf ft from it a useful lesson." t: H. EICHAEDSON, 22 Commissioner. FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Aores, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and parbiou ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBUBY, 1t». NEW ISSUE OF SHARES. A PPLIOATIONS for SHARES m*y be ii. Rent to our Ashburton Branch Office ' on or before Noon on THURSDAY, Sen August), or posted to reach the Head Office, Chrifttchurcb, not later than Noon on FRIDAY, 10th August. ROBT. HABDIE, General Manager. Ohriatchurch, 16th July, 1900. t . 7 152 LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD ■ mENDERS are required not later than X FRIDAY, August 10, for the con straotion of a Cutting on the Terrace of the River Ashburfcoa, northern corner of Res. 1111. 0 E FOOKS & SON, 27 Survtyori to the Board



SEEDS. SEEDS. ■ KIMM. ) & . BLAIR'3 STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable '? ecds f d per packet or 2/6 per dozen I lower feeds Id per packet or lid per dozen AT FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Casno* Thrive on Credit. WE BUST FOR CASH—WE SELL FOR CASH—& THERE 23 THE WHOLE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVjS JSfO JS&D DIETS. NONE of onr Customers have to pay for Goods other people had from us, an who never paid for them ; and as for baying for Cash we assert) it is the only key that will successfully open the bargain door, to the wide awake merchant. Everybody likes to save, and everybody likes to spend. Ife is,"pretty hard to do both, but it can be done by baying from as. Your money goes so far that you can both bny more, and save more at the same time, Don'b take our word for id ; read compare our prices, and judge for yourselves. NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY OK CREDIT. Compare these prices with the prices you are paying. Flncfc Snowdrop Sugar 2|d per Ib, or fOlb bsg for 16s "fid".'™" Duchess Tea (very economical) 2a per lb or Is 9d per lb by the Tin. Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe Ceylon 2* per 3b, or Is 9d per 1b by the tin. Further redactions by Half Chest or Chest. Station Tea froro Is Hd per 1b by the Chest. Good Sound Onions 201b Is, Bran Bi 9.1, Sharps 5s 9 J per bag. Wax Candles (flated or plain) 7d per 1b Kitchen C ndles 6£d per Ibj or by th Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per 1b box sji, Finest Oatmeal, 251b bag 2s 9d Carriage Dandles 9d and lOd per Ib Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per 1b Piano Candles lOd and Is per lb Washing Soda Id per ib 2ib Tin Virgin Honey la tin Whiting, Id per lb 4!b Tin Virgin Honey la lid Finest New Omrants 71b Tin Virgin Honey 3s 3d Finest New Sultanas, 7d per lb Colonial Essences, 6d per bottle or 4s pel Finest New Raisins 6£d per lb, seedless 9A dos per bottle (Lemon, Almond, Quaker Oats lOd per packet Vanilla, etc Finest Cnfc Loaf Sugar 3£d perpb Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 Pure Coffee 2s per lb Jordan Almonda  2 4 French,Coffe Is Bd, Harp Coffe Is 4d per Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 lb „ Dried Apricots „ 11 Finest Roasted Coffeeßeans Is lOd and 2s „ Dried Peaches;  10 pet lb Preserved Ginger  ■ 0 8 Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) $lb Mixed Spice, l£d ocr packet, Jib tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3d tin 6d New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6£d per lb Golden Sytnp 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9i Elemo Raisins 4sd per lb 141b 3s 3d, 281b 6-i 6d, 661b Us 3d Finest New Dates 6d per lb Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 8d Fine Muscatels, per lb, 10 141b 3s 3d, 281b 6s, 561b 10a 9d New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Essence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Finest French Prunes, per lb OJIO Neave'a Food lid, MelhVa Food Is 9d  Stewing Pruned „6d and 0 8 Benger's Food Is lid and 3s 6d per tin New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, Robinson's patent G*oat3 and Barley and citron, per lb 0 8 per tin 71b Tine Rest Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Nelson's Gelatine loz. packeb Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8,, Isinglass, loz packet Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 Malzena 8d lb, Queensland Arrowroot fid „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 5 Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, Mb Is 8d Crosse and Blackwell's Essences 9d per Van Houten's Cocoa £lb Is 9d, Jib lid botble lib tin 3a 3d Lewis' Prite Bacon, by roll or side Fry's Cocoa Jib 4£d, £lb B|d, lib Is 4£d per lb 0 6| Choco'ate 4d and 6d per cake Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 6 Iden Vale Milk 6s 6d doz, 6i tin Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id BISCUITS. and 0 6 Fancy Lunch 3Jd lb by tin or 3|d lo Oessicated Coaoanut „ 0 7 College  „ „ Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and Super. Wine s|d lb by tin, or 6d lb l«lpertin Vanilla Wine „ „ „lb Walnuts t , 0 8 Rich Tea lb by tin, or 6d lb HbTinsSt George's Jams, per tin 0 5 People's Mixed 4d Ib „ or 4£d lb lib Raspberry Jam, 5s 6d doz., tin 0 6 Fancy Mixed s£d lb „ or 6d ib lib „ Crosse and Blackwell's Mar- Dessert 9d lb „ or lOd Ib matede 0 9 Oaribaldi 6£d lb „ or 6d lb Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp- Sultanas   6*d berry, Vanilla—pint packets, Snowflakes 4|d lb „ or 5d 5s 6d doz. per pack eh 0 fi Water  „ „ DeVere's Jolly Powders, assorted Ginger Nuts s|d b „ or 6d lb flavours, per packet) 0 8 Cocoanub ?£d lb  or 8d lb Bird Seed— Hemp, Rape, Canary,ibO 3 Cracknels Is Id lb „ or la ?.d lb Linseed, whole, 3d, croßhed, per lb 0 4 PeeK Freens and Co Biscuits Auslebrook's Cocoa Jib 4d, Alb 74d Chocolate Fingers Is 63 per Ib Miiktnaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7£d tin? Cafe Moir Is por lb chemicals. Neapolitan Wafers 2s 3d per Id Morton's Cream of Tartar, per Ib 1 3 Jf\ >rence Wafers 2a 31 per lb  Carbonate Soda  0 3 European Mixed Is 3i per lb „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 Raspberry Boudoir 2i per lb  Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 preserved fish.  Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat 9d, Cattin „ Refined Saltpetre „ 06 j lOd, Cocktail lid—per tin „ Borax, powdered „ 0 8 Sardines, Albert patent openei Is per tin it Sulphur „ 0 6 „ Small, 4d and 4|d, large B<3 Disinfectant Powder, lsrge tina lpd Sardines, in tomafco sauce, 4|d per tin Caustic Soda 7d t Bd, and 9d per tin k Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip- Carbolic Sand Soap 5d pep bar pered lOdl, Herrings in tomato sauce ; 10d per tin Day & Martin's paste Blacking,doz. 0 4| Red Herring 9at la, or 1 j fiah 10a Bd' Hlxey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Peerless Gloss per bot. 0 6 Preserved Bloaters KM per tia Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9  in U«w 0 7 Ground Rice 3|d Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb Keen's Oxford Blue, per Ib 010 p e .j r ] Barley 51bs Is, or 2|d lb Reckttt's Bag Blue, „ 010 Egyptian Lentils 3£d lb St George's Blue, 0 8 Haricot Beans 3|d lb Colman's D.S.F- Mustard, lib tine 1 8 Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o 1 |lo tins 10|d, Jib tins 6d g,j j b Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 FJag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per doz or lOd 71b tins 6s 9d p er bottle Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per wt q and b Currie Powder I.os per doz or lld Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14»b botfcle bag, Is 3d, Rock Salt 5s 6d and £410s Mellor'e Sauce \ pint Bsd ( pints Ib 3d bo pw ton L ea a nd Perrin's Sauce |-pint Is 4d, pin Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb 2s 6d White Pepper (guaranteed pore) Is 4d lb Oar Own Sauce J-pint sd, pint 9d | lib Tin Rabbib I* Jelly 7d, 21b, 10d and Is Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle "— """■" ., , Anchovy Sauce Is 33 pint bottle Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle Tobacco—Williams' Juno 5a lb ; Nailrod 1 White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d Ib j Golden Washing Soap— Silkstone lOd bar or 11s 6a per i b , Cut Tobacco 7s per per box Ibor6dperrz McLeod's almond scented 9d bar. 1J.9 jyr atc h.e 8 piaide 4s per gross. 4£i dos I per box 1000 Vestas. Bell's, 4s lOd dv&, 5 Bawling'? atraond scented, 9d oar. box . 1( qq Vestas, German, 3a 105 Domestic, Cd bar aoz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box doZ) 2 d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d Barilla Ash lOd bar packet, small 3d p'ickeb ! Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4sd bar •. Starch, Colraan's, 5 b pkh 5|J lb ILifebuoy (Caiboiic), Is 4d box, 6d bar L u y> per llb boX 5d 1 Toilet Soap -Pear's assorted tablets, 4in Borax starch Glaze, la doz. ; ljd packet box. Is box Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5s 6d ti e big's Extract Meat Is 9d per jar doz Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d (leaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d | Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets 2i, 2s 3d for Is Fresh Ground Ooffae Is 4d, Is 6d and Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib bars 8d 1 i 8 gdlt Hops, loose, la 4d, and Is 8d >b pressed PATENT MBDTOINES, Eto, AT BARGAIN PRICES. i i Caticura Soap, Is 4d Tablet, or 3 Tablets Hood's and Ayer's Satsaparllla 4s gf'&o Camphot 3d per Cake | Condy'a Fluid U sd, Lung P.e.erver Is. t Vaseline 5d and 9d jir, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Tricopherus Is 5d bottle Pure Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Scott's Emulsion 2s 6d and 4s 6d per Llcquorice Puwder, 6d per bottle bottle Pain Siller Is 4d and 2s 6d per bottle Sulphate Magnesia 3d par packet, Fluid Bonnlneton's Irish Moss Is and Is 10J Is per bottle Mother Selgel's Syrup la 9d and 3s bottle French Chalk lOd per lb Pllls—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box Chloride of Lime Is per tin Beecham's and Selgel's Is 5d box Sb Jacob's Oil 2a 9d per bottle Senna Leaves 2d per packet Himrod's Asthma Cure 5s 6d per bln^ Epsom Salts tid per dozen Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 3d per bottk Encß! Frutti Salts 3s 3d bottle v?- Kepler's Extract M'alb 2i 6d per bottle Mellin's Food Is 9d, Benger's Food Kipler'a Extract Malb and Cod Liver Oil l s 9<j t 'j 2s 9d per bottle Pears' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powder Eliman'e Embrocation Is 3d, Is 5d and 8d box 2s lid Friar's Balsam and Garbolie Oil, Jld per Bile Be^ns Is 5d box bettle SolazsiJuice6d and 8d st'ck Coutts Acetic Acid Is 9d and 2b lid per bottle, 2oz bottles Catcara Segrada lOd per battle, Dr Tibblea Vi Cocoa lOd and Is Id tin, Eucalyptus Bd, Is and Is 4d botfcle We are opposed to the Trust, and foritbat reason we have h, Oagh System and trust no one.Thia enables us to Retail our Goods at WHOLESALE PRICES. "We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity. Terms : Prompt Nett Cask with the Orders No charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway static* and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS, B SUPPLY STORES ASHBUKTON AND QHRISTOHURO .



4USTRALIAN MUTUAL PKOYIDEtf ' SOCIETY. NE vV, ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. LOCAI BoAKJ) OF DIREOTOES \ ': The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0 M.G , M.LO. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) A'fred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichardson, O.M.G. M.L.O. John Dunoan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE .OFFIOK AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de olares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by thia Society is of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office i*i the Australasian Colonies; ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 134,000 Sum Assured ... ... £41, 1?26,04l Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES, 'ft Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making Bpecia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, ! over Two Millions, yielding Reversion i ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IS THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS JiTVERY YEAR. -Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent on the Total Income. Edwaed W. Lowe, Resident Secretary* Branch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haib, I District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Chtistchnrch. TBIAD jjpJfctlZW COMPETITION THE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two guineas for the best conundrum on the present war. To oiose 20th August* 1 CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition ia to write down your oonnn , drum on the war, and post s»tue (enclosing & j receipt for 5a or more from any Triad advertiser) to"Jhe Manager of the 7riod t Dunedin." j Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook's Coooa Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Aftency i Ballantyne, J and 0", Drapers I Begg, C and Co, Music Warehouse Btng, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Sauces. Pickles, Vinegar etc Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Star eh, etc Hayvrard's" Pickles and Sauoe3 Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirk patrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kczie Tea?, all Grocers Meddiag, G., Ironmonger Messrs Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco I Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer Nelson, Moate and Go's Te» N.Z Express Cullen, agent Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, Bootmakers Priest and Holdgate. Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Co. John Cowles, ageob Somerset. Hotel, H S Drummond Sunflower Soap Suratara Tea Teed and Co», Corn pure • Wahoo' Loasby's, ' Koolibah' Lotsby' Wilson, Bilk & do, Frch O'ffee, Ouvafi T Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddineeß, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Flushings of Hea+, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, anl all Ner roua sad Trembling Sensations, etc. THE FIRST 1 DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF INT TWENTY MINUTES This i- no Fiction. Every suftarer i earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, an they will be acknowledged to be Worth a GUISTEA a BOX: BBECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed. W quickly restore Females to complete Health. Th promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity the system. For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic— a few doses will, work wonders U\ on-the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, i-esrorng tie long-lost? complexion,'bringing back t c best of appetite, and arousing with *ne Bobust Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are fprcialiy renot tied. These are " facts " ad raitted by thousands, in ail classes of Society, and on© of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOH \ MS PILLS have the Largest Sale ni a >y Patent Medicine ia the Wotl*. BBECHAAL<B PILLS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they bow stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPARED ONLY BY IHOIAS JBEEt ftfAitl, ST. HEL£N'g,EKQ Sold everywhere in bottles—9Jd, lsl|d and Is 9d s»a FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healtliy state of the oonatl tution during tlie period of Teething. The"words "JOHN STJEEDMAN, CHEMSST, WALW'ORTHr SUBR|Y," Are enai-aved on Uio GoveiiM'&nl Stamp. affUeed t* each Pacl'cti' Kempthor€e, Prosser and Go. Agents AFonr Roomed House and \ acre of land In the sabarbs. Price £lbO.' F.FfiRRIMAN