Obituary.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland Oct 22 The Yen Archdeacon Olarko, aged 69, diad IMb evening from a paralytic stroke* He was overseer of the Maori Church, Auck land Dr Bawson ia dead

The Anglo-German Agreement.

iUoiitd Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

Rceeived Wakspuaka Oct 22, 8 40 am ThiaOffioe 921 am Washington, Oct 21 The authorities are gratified at the Anglo-German agreement, and are certain to endorse it.

Annexation of the Islands.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 21

la the House on Saturday Bight) the Ftuaier read the following cablegram, from tkt Governor: —"You will be pleased *o

know that I arrived at fUratonga on Sunday < Osfttbar 7- Owing to Raratonga keeping ■ western t^imes, and nexb day being their BunA»y, I deemed it inadvisable to move in lha annexation matter to-day. I have ad drtliad a large meeting, certainly two thh«U of the inhabitants. I then lefb them to consult, having arranged for Oolonal Gudgeon to come on board aad inform me of the result, and bring with him the signed JKition to her Majesty. This will comprise all the ic'tmris of the Cook and Hervey j Groups, txoept Mangaia, which I leave this afternoon to visit. The islanders are unani mous in their desire, and the Maogsia is nuie to follow Batatonga. From Mangaia ■I &o to Pearhyn and Suwarrow and others- Since writing the above the British Resident has bought me the cession, and I have (with the tallest honours) with guards saluting the proclamation, etc, declared the Cook Group, except Mangttia, annexed. The people we» absolutely unanimous. Wellington, Ocfc 22

The Premier yesterday tecaived another telegram from Lord Ranfurly as under:— 11 You will be pleased to hf-ar that the natives «t Mangaia were unanimoue as tegards the cession and incorporation. The ceremony was performed with full honours. Am now approaohiiig Aitutaki, where I see a steamer and hope to tend this by it. The Humme Society's modal was much appreciated not only by the natives but by the people of the whole Island." The last sentence refers to the presentation of a medal to a native for laving life at Mangaia.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright!

Received Wakapuaka Oct 22, 8 40 a.m, This Office 9 21am) London, Oct 21 Kroger was deeply affected on leav ing Delagoa Bay. He groaned audibly. A few friends farewelled him.

More Invalids

Received Wakapuaka October 22, 9 48 am This office 10 39 a m Hobart, October 22

The Tokoraara brings the following Invalids :— Newcombe, Orager, Perrias, McTavlsh and FiSzherbert.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wkixingtok, October 22 The Premier has received & cable that G. Nolson, of Br*bant's horse, wsw reported dead in error. He is at present with his regiment and qntte well. The A<?ent"General has cabled to the ©•partment of Agriculture thnb butter is 112«, with market fiim ; cheese 55i, market firm

An Earthquake.

United Frere Association—By Electric Telegraph WELLfNGTON, October 22 , There was a sharp shcc'* of earthquake here at 9 55 p m lnafc night

THE ENGLISH ELECTION

Received Wakapnaka Oct 22, 8 40 »m This office 921 am London, October 21 The victories of W O Brien's nominees give him control of the Nationalists in the Commons. Mr Redmond, as titular leader, urges a policy of aloofness and combat

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By EUjotrio Telegraph Wbllington, Oot)20

SheCounoi! met at 11 tn, The local Bills which had passed the Bowie were read a fint time, and referred to the Local Bills Committee. (The Council adjourned till 230pm The Council resumed at 2 30 p m The whole of the remaining formal bniinm was despatched with very little ditoaiaion during the afternoon and evening sittings, and the Council rose finally at 1245 am

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The entry of atook at the Tiawald yards to'dny was small, bub the attendance of farmers, dealers and others was good. Fat ■btnp were in good supply, and competition < keen. Prioea were as foliowß :—A nice Hue of well finished halfbred wethers teat forward by Mr Jaei Bishop realised from 19s H to 203 hi j another good pair of wethers made 25a. Prioea for the other lines were merino wethers 13a 6d to 19i 6d ; one pair of halfbred fat hoggetts went at 16t.

The entry of fat cattle waa small. Prices were from £6 17s 6d to £7 17a 6d. Stores— Yearlings wont from 17s to 33a. The yarding of store sheep waa also Imall. Oat pen of crossbred ewes and lambs, wilb 102 per cent of lambs, which were very good, brought 111 43, all counted ; one pen With 95 per cent of lambs sold at lOt; one pen with 85 per cent of lambit Sa lid ; one pen of store merino wethers 5a lid Pigs w«re in better supply than rasaal, and prlcsi w#r« in f&vor of buyers

Cricket — Th« team to" i npresent the Ashbarton Imperial Orickefc Club against Methven on the oval on Show chy will bo •elected from the following players :— Baigent, B Amos, POtr, PriicUrd, Piibrow, 0 Andrews, 0 Drummond, Denshire, Griffiths, W Kidd, Cri*p and D Amos—game to commence at 1.30 sharp* Presentation. —During the recent mount ed Rifles camp bold at Aldington, the mem' bers of the sorpa presented Captain 3AM Buofcley with sn exceptionally handsome riding whip, aa s momento of the camp held at-'Ligmhor. The moanting is forraed of solid Gold, and is beautifully chased and eogtaved, whilst the whip itself is made of whalebone, and the presentation is one of which any person might be justly proud. The following inscription is BRgr*T*d upon the handle: "To Gap. tain Baokley, from the members of the Ashbnrton Mounted Rifles, as a memento of Ltgmkor camp, 30th August, 1900, whilst apon th« crown is engraved Mr Buckley's er«t- tEh« presentation arllole it now on Vitw in Mr J V De Beer's window, in East Street)

(The Holiday — With reftreaoe to an i article recontly published in ihii paper with regard to the observation of the statutory half holiday when another public holiday falls in the same week, we are informed that the local Inspector of Factories states that he is instructed to acaepb the Mayor's proolbDimtion of a holiday hi sufficient to constitute the same ac a " public holiday " within the meaning of the Aot. The (hops, ; Src, will therefore keep open on Thursday afternoon. I Bookmakbrs.—Aa will be seen by an adverfciaraent of the Ashburfcon Trotting Olab's, which appears In this issue, bookmakers and agents found on the Trotting Grounds will be ejected and prosecuted. A Reminder—We wish to remind all who may require new suits &c, '* before the Show," that wa have already opened out a largo variety of New Goods for tbe Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most "up to date " best quality worste suitings, &c, imported direob from the raanufaoturers. For a number of years we have always had auoh a " Rush " of orders just before the hoiiday3 ( that we found is impossible to execute all by the required time. We would ' therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and blige Cbaighbad it, Bebbthak, the lead iug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton

MINING

A RECORD RETURN

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph AucKtAND, October 20 The Waihi Gold Mmm? Company's return for four weeks is £27,095 from 9395 tons of oie. Tiiis in the highest return that has yet come from the mine.

THE GREY RIVER DREDGE.

Gkkymodth, Ocbober 21 The return of the Grey River Dtedge for the week in Il^cz for 120 hoars' dredging* Yeb it is stated that oc« day's dredging alone gave about lo~z There ia bo abate ment of confidence apparent Reef ton gold returns for the week : ~ BuUer dredge, 270z gold for 215 hours; Consolidated Dredge, 10 -z gold for 161 hours.

DtrNKDIN c Oot 21 , Dredging returns—Electric, 13cz 7dwt; Meg and Annie, 103ozl0iwt; Manunerikia, 770z ISdwt; Earnscleugh 11, 71oz Bdwt 18gr ; Hartley, and Riley, 62^z; Persever ance, SO z JOiwt ; MoJyneux Hydraulic, 40 z Idwfc6gr; Alexandra Enreka, 39 z; Oharlton Greek. 38 z ; YVooiahed, 34nz 4dwt; Success, 23r>z 7dwt ll|r j Cromwell, 25cz 13dwb; Golden Treasure, 250z lOiwt; Golden Beach, 25 z Idwt; Enterprise, 25 z ; Ohioago, 23^2; Waimuma Queen, 22< z 12dwb ; Waimuma Oentrnl, 20oz; Wa-muma, 2Orz j Lawrence, 19..z lOiwt; Matau, 18oz 6dwt 3gr; Waimumu Extended, 18oz; Junction Eleotric, 16oz ISdwt ; Ngapara 111, 14 z ; Manorburn, 13cz 5 Iwt; Morning Btar 8 12 z Bdwb ; Nevie, 11 z lldwt ; Gold Queen, 10 z; Waikuka iTorke, 9 z lOiwfc 17gr; Vincent, 7tz lOdwt. Dunedik, October 22 To-day's aalfs—Centra! Cbarlton 26i, 25* 6<1 } Electric 495; Electric Extended 37b 6d, 37s 9.1 ; Gentle Annie 265; Grand Junction 3s, 3j 6:1, 4s, 4i 3d, ss; Greenstone Junction 7s, Hokitika River 4s; Junction Eleotric 26», Lady Ch»rlton Is 3d; Leaning Kook 5s 3d dia ; Metallic 30a ; Molyneux Hydraulio 00. dredge 15s; Upper Magnetic 46s

The Gold Queen washed up 10oz for 40 nouns' dredging.- The dredgemaster reports that the dredge is now working very satis factorily, but that he had to stop in order to make certain alterations during the week, and that for the time ho did work the drift in the river was very bad.

DEE ASfIBOfcXON GOAftDUS* Itdtf&rf GGlCBtfJ* M 1900



O. Magnus, D.Patekson, Dredging Fxpert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOIi AHD CO. Gold Dbkdging Brokers, 208 High Street, ChristchuroK Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Welt Const Dredging Claims. Mr 010 l Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyoeox River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q, Asaburfcon Representative. D. THOMAS. T OOK out for the groat display of REAPERS and BINDERS, DRILLS, CULTIVATORS, PLANET JR. TOOLS, RAMBLER BICYCLES, and varied exhibit! ab Aihbarton Show. 10 200 _ ______ __ BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. 1 ONMMMMK A SPECIAL Meeting of th» above Association will be held in the Borough Chambers on Wednesday Evening Next, ab 8 o'clock, Business—To rsceive Rsporb of tke Committee, 10 196 J. E. TREVOR, Chairman AS|HBURTON PRESB~Y!E BRIAN MANSE riIwNDERS are invited for Additions and ft, Alterations'. Plan and epeoifiaition can be teen at the shop ot Mr Ambrew Okr, with whom Tenders are to be lodged by 3 o'clock p m, on TUB3DAY, October 80. 10 201 Jb'OiS bALU Suburban Property j /2 AORKS 4) 12 Good Site for a Dwelling House A LLENTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First class land for gar* den purposes Liberal terms of payment Apply ta T BULLOCK. MET SALE VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY Centrally Situated between Burnett and Tanored Streets, Four Quarter Acres and an Eighth Tl/ ACRES T1 1/8 ACRES JL/3 A DJOIJSING the English Church with JOL Commodious Dwelling House &o, thereon, the Property of Mbs Tweed, being Town Section No 145, 146, and part of 147 having about 163 feet frontage en Burnett Street and Town Sections 137 and 138, about 132 feeb frontage on Tanored Street It is seldom such a valuable Town Pro* perty In offered in one block, and this in the course of time should prove a very remuno' rative investment The owner in desirous of realising having purchased Property and settled in Welling ton Terras and fall particular! furnished on «•_*. T BUtLOOK> Agent; _ "TSODUIrniAITBUILD> n q booIItT"' SHARES. t foe"Tale, TTNB^PIBED Appropriation and t» U Shares. , £172 repayable by fortnightly pay meek of 19s 3d, extending over a cumber of year without interest. Apply fe° T. BULLOCK WORD to~the wiii-Tiy th ropidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it n«ver faik— Sheahman Bros and John Obi & Co ire the Agenta



TESTIMONIAL FROM OLD ENGLAND * I consider Chamberlain's Cough Renudy the bssb in the world for bronchitis, 1 says Mr Wm Savory, of Warrington, Sngland «It has BRvedi my wife's life, ehe having bean a martyr fco bronchitis for over six years, btisg most of the tima oonfined to her bed Bh*Ts«ow qaitewell.' Sold by lihliartoß prog Company



WANTED. AN TED—Girl about 16 to assist in housework, for & few weeks.—Apply Guardian Office 10 199 ANTED—Good Cook7~Apply imme diately at Central Hotel. 10 193 LOST— Oheqae, in favor of BM Carson and Go. Pay meet (topped. Finder rewarded on returning same to Garaoo »nd Co. 10197 IpGGS from Purebred Prize Birds—Black Li Minorca and Silver Wyandottet—s» pnr sitting. Henb to any address—Maise more Poultry Form, Highbank. 10 203 WANTED— Ruruhira to attend Professor J P de Blumenthal's Entertainment and Dance at the Orange Hail on Show Night ICU93 SHOW DAY- Metropolitan Dining Rooms. . Hob and Gold Dinners, Refreshments, and Beds ; at Mrs Tabkbb'B, East Street. 10 194 SHOW DAY-Don't forget to call at the Misses Pagk for a good Gap of Tea and Refreshments. Ham and Sandwiches a •peeialty. Best Orange*, Bananas, and Pines to hand. 10191 AKTffID at ones, for Opawa-An experienced General Servant. References required. - Apply Mks Herbert Amngton, Wills Btrett, Aih* burton. 10 203 MONSTER TEA—Primitive Methodist Church—Show D»y. Tea at any honr. Excellent Entertainment ab night* Admission to both, la 6d; Children, half pr!c9 10192 WANTED.— A good coat or bed ice hand—Apply to Mitchell & Tamer. __________________ __ 10J88 DINING Rooms, late Buffam's, Burnett Street. Hot dinners alt Show Day from 10 a.m ; price Is. First-olaes spread ! —APw__ 10 189 fTPIAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot JL Shop, 9200 4 Cough Care, Wahno, Koolibak and Benjamin Gum go to Ashbubton DbucCi. TTCTANTED KNOWN-Show Day Dinner V V at the Salvation Army Barracks; commence 4.30 p.m ; admission 1b 6d • 10 144 FRESH Soles, Groper, and all kinds of freah fiah by Kxpresn to-night, No Whitebait until the weather clears vp I —J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone <_ 10 100 IP you like a Rich and Flavory tea. 'Try the " Premier Ceylon " at 1 lOd—CAß son & Co, Sole Agents ARSON 7& Co are Buyers ofir«7Claiis Butter, freeh Eggs, Honey and Bees wax at highepfc market value JOST ARRIVED—A large shipment of First Class Ergliih Dinner Ware. Prioei low.—Carson & Co. UST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Pers.e* Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, G*ff Hooks etc. etc early inspection invited.—Hardly Bros FOR neat and reliable Gallery and E'ectric Plate, at lowest prices,— Cabsom &Co Taoored Street. PEOIAL Notice—That Geobgb Dcnoan AND Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|d, Is lid, 2s 31, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling llfd, Bleached do. Is 6|d ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6ci, 2s lid : Prints 2£d, 3|d, 4|d; New Dress Material II Jd, Is 3d, Is 4§d, upwards ; Gloves 6d ; Men's Socks 6d; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do. Is lid upwards. — George Duncan & Co, Beady ; Money Drapers, Tancrei Street 10 12 ANTED KNOWN—That" J7 Moisos has received a large stock of fashion able Rummer Boots and Shoes of the bes* material, alao 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 in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best va'ue and qualityl Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatesb, and most fashionable style. Beit leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Ashburton. W'ANT&D KNO WN-That onr Stock of Linoleums and Oilcloths n.-.w landing, ex §. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we aro advised that the designs and colourings coming orwsrc this season, aro far in advance of those other seasons—Mitchell and ANTKDICNUWN—ThfttTwe have exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers ore specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing exS.S. Gothic —Mitchell & Tprxeb. r MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under ©thing in stock, and made to order I T)RIZE EGGS—Sittings of Eggi,of follow- JL ing;— Langsban, Buff Orpington, Andftlur ian; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Lung, shan Buffi, Langshan Indian Game. Crosses, 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. For particulars apply this office 9 279 DIABIECS for 1901.— Full supply now to hand, including Rough, Scribbling, and Pooket series. Orders now being booked for Christmas numbers of Colonial and English papers*—A H Williams, Tancred Street % WANTED— Twenty Young men to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17s 9d, at D. Stock's. 9 199 NOTICE.— The rapid Shirt Globb is so easily used that a child can gloss collars and shirts, and give them the appear* enceofnew— JohnObr&Co and Shearman Bros OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of cur Stock, will' hold a Genuine Clearin / Sale For One Month, previous to the build rs commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robees AtctOßN. DIARIES for 1901, now in stock j new book*: China, The Goddess, The Out. span, Boy, iSonai Life in the British Army, The Strong Arm, A Son of Erin, Castle and Manor, Convict 99, Daunay's Tower, Sport or War, Ruskin'a Works, Tennyson'fl Poems Is 3d, Where the Shoe Pinches, Alletta, kittle Anna Mark. New editions: In the roar of the Sea, 8d ; On the day of Battle, 8d; Allwyn, 81 ; Red Badge of Courage, 8d; England's Peril, Bd.—H M Jones, WANTED KNOWN—A very large lm portntion of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rugs% Mats, »nd Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Season—Noeth cote & HanroßP. WantedT NOW'S the time to get your Chimneys swept, before Spring Gleaningi Dont forget—John Stack, Trovorton, WANTED — Gook tor Shearers at Lowcliffo. Apply to E H DOBSON, 166 Manager PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY MINOROAS, Brown Leghorna, Andalu< siana, Langshans, and Dorkings, from 5s to 21a per sitting. 187 ______ BWRRYMAN. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinuamon Curt, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjftman G«m—at JDD Gooch Storekeeper^



_____ J. MUNDELL. GRRALDINBJ SALE POSTPONED OWING to the timaru Show being fixed for Wednesday, the Lira Stock Sale at the Ueraldinn Yards will be Post : poneci to THURSDAY, lit November, 1900. Clients please note the alteration. J. MUNDELL, 10 178 Auctioneer PLANTEKOA ——• IT CURES* - "DEAD the following Testimonials, and Judge for yourself ? " THE DOOTOB STJBJPBISED AI SBB IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of " Plantekoa." Sin,—For some time past I hare been a martyr to ladigeition, Ohronio Liver Trouble, and General Debility, f«r days at »time I a«ed to be in »gony with pain in the region of the •totnach, »nd all the medicinci 1 tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the dootor for iomi time, with no permanent) remit. Being advised to take yonr Botanic Remedy, lam pleated to ■ay I aoted on this advice, and One Bothle hti made a complete change in me. My friends (the dootor inolnded) are all remark ing 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. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but "Plantekoa" Oint ment; healed ife in a Fortnight. I Taita, October 15,1899 i Proprietors "Plantekoa," Dear Sirs,—-I am writing to inform you that I have uaed your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results* About five months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guard's ran at the Lower Hutt Railway Station* My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Som9 of my friends stated lhab it would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought nryself that I would require surgical 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 waa astounding. In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as Bound 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, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for iv Agents—AUSTRAL BOTANICCo., East St. and Carson k Co, Tanored Street NEW~~ZEALAND ~ RAILWAYS Excursion Fares to Anhbrrton for A.fcP. Show FROM Ohrisfcchnrch, Methven, Spring burn, Timaru, and intermediate sta tions ,at 2d per mile first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively mileage counted one way only. Tickets issued for the first train on the 23rd October available for return on the 23rd or 24th. Passengers can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards siding for the Bhow Ground by trains at 11 a m, 12 noon, 1 15 pm on the 23rd returning at 4, 4 45, and 5.40 pm, re turn fares 6d and 4d The evening trains for Timaru and Spring burn on the 23rd October will starb at 5.45 and 5.55 p m, and run 1 hour 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times respectively. The train from Rafcaia to Methven will wait for the express train from Ashburtnp. For the Trotting Races at Ashhurton on the 24th October, the evening trains for Timaru and Springburn will run as on the 23rd. On the 25rd the evening train for Tfmaru will starb from the Ashburton S&leyards Siding (near the Show Grounds) at 6.30 10 153 By Order. ASBURTON TROTTING CLUB. V] O BOOKMAKERS or Agents will be JL>I allowed on the Trotting Club's grounds on WEDNESDAY, Ootebee 24, 1900, and if found there will be ej sated and j prosecuted. ! B. J. HENRY, 10 195 ________ Secretary SHOW DAY ~~ FLOWER'S Refreshment Ro<nv, East Street). Don* fail before going to the Show to give ut a call for a Cup of gooi Tea, Hoi Pie, and Light Refreshments- Choice stock (f Ripe Btnanas, Sweet Oranges, Eating and Pine Apples, on hand. Fresh supplies of pure boiled Lollies, and all kinds of English Confectionery. H A FLOWER, Manufacturing Confectioner, Fruiterer, Ac, Bast Street 10 186 TO STOCK-BEEEDBRST" IF you notice anything amiss with any o! your animals, call on the Ashburtou Drug Coy, Ltd, and explain the symptom to the undersigned, who will advise yon what treatment to adopt, and supply yon with medicine suitable for the cause* If you bare a good milker coming into profit, beware of that dreaded complaint commonly called milk fever, and give one of my prevention drenehea. Don's ran any risk*—the drench will prevent the attack-" it only costs 1/6—ls your cow worth it 7 You can rely on all my preparations for animals. My knowledge has been obtained by years of practical work among sick animals—and an early training under a duly qualified veterinary surgeon—the late Fban oia Cunts, M.R.C.V.B, Diss, Norfolk Eng. land. J M CAMBRIDGE, Manager, Ashburton Drug Coy, Ltd, 10 190 _ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANB GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Street. Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—9 30 am till 4 p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT] ROBERTS, Manager "™ceescbStlbigycles7 AJEW Shipment of Ladles' and Gents' Bicycles, the latest and most up-to-date machines in New Zealand; price only £17; also the New Seamstress Sewing Machine, the rory beat made ; five drawers—£B. 10 184 ANDREW ORR. """" FOR PRIVATE SALE. A CHAFF Catting Plant, In fink class oider. For terms and particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROB, LiD "17' VERY BODY to remember that A. H. _Di Williams is the local Agent (or Redfera Superior Rdhber Stamps. Same prlae ai G/hrlitohurobj



. i -* i i •--■' -~— ■ rm Jg. MoimiDE, Monumental Scn'ptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru f\ LWAYS in Stock—A first J\. c!ast selection of Marble and Granite Monument!, Designs and Estimates for warded on Application. Letter Gutting in any style. John Orr & Co. TITB DO HOT STOCK ELEPHANTS But have » Ttrj L wvM aodCtiMfal ishfltist TRUNKS And Traralling Botei, whtoh we are qne*. Ing at extremely Low Priosi, and wilt bs glad to show to »oy of oar ouitomsn, JOHN ORR & CO Have a large Stock o LAWN MOWERS FOR CUTTING all kinds of grail. Onr latssv pattern.!,. Ilka THE BOERS, move very rapidly own the ground whca paihed a little. .The gran it oat' DOWN like m&glo. Prlcei from &€>m. JOHN ORR & 00., Ashburton. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deiervei a Good 1 erambufator OB Mall Orart, ■noh at may be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO, ASKBDBTON. Sporting. A SHBURTON TROTTING OLUB SPEING "MF JING, TO BE HELD OH THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GBOUNDS ASKBURTON, OK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under th« Bales of the New Zealand; Trotting Association) ■ in i . i Prkwdemt—Donald McLean, leg; Vice Pkesident — James Small,, Beg ; Stewards — Messrs G. JRobertson, W. Satherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Oranfield, Hay Smith, P. Derane, J. McGonochie, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, James McOormick, and James Sutherland; Judgk—Mr D. McLean ; Starter— Mr R. J. Henry ; Cxebk of Scales —Mr R. Frtedlander; Clerk or Course —Mr James MoOormiek: Hahdioakper— Mr H. Brinkman ; Treaettkkr —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs Be Beer, J. Lewis, and J. Mullen FROGBAMMU, 1—1.15 p.m—Handicap Maiden (caddis of 20 soys ; nominations, 10a; accep tance 10s. Two miles. 2—2 p. ra—District Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, second home 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bonafide property of residents in the Aehbnrtoa County, and mast hare been owned and trained in the district prior to Aagast 1, 1900. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s Two miles. " 3—2.40 p.m—Laghmor Handicap (htr ness), of 60 sors; second horse 7 sots from the stake ; for horses tha can trot 6.40 or under. omination 25s | acceptance, 25a. Two miles. 4—3.15 p.m — Winchsiore HANDiojtr (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p.m—AsHBURTON Handicap (sad dlt of 50 sots ; second horse 7 both from the stake; for horses that can trot 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25 s . acceptance 255. Two miles. 6—4.30 p.m —. Fairfieid Handicap (harness), of 30 sots ; second hone 4 sots from the stake. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15a. One mile and a half 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 hots ; second horse 3 iots from the stake. Nomination, 12a 6d; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. All «tak«w paid infnll. The attention of owners is drawn to the improTed condition of the racing track, which is in complete order. R, J. HINRT, •SW Secretary, i



FRIEDLANDKR BROS., LIMITED. WEST STBIiICT HORSE MART. 'OUR USUAL, HORSE FAIR Will> held on FBIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATUKt)AY7^October 27; MESSRS FRIEDLAUDBB BROS, Ltd, hare received instruction! from the Deputy Official Assignee in the Estate of £. Stephens to tiell by Public Auction on the abort date,— 5 SECTIONS Kb Fairfield, being Lots Not. 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68, tnd oontainlog 2 acres 2 roodi. 4 6. Inve/itment Sharei, 23rd fame, Ashbnrton Permanent 1 Building end Investment Society. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1 n.m R. FRIEDLANDER, 10158 Auctioneer' CLEARING SALP. OF BTOCK, IMPLE MENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Kio. WEDNESDAY, "October 31st, 1900 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., having sold Mr H. T. Rosendale'a farm, have been favoured with instructions from him to sell by Public Auction on the farm, Graham's Koad, Tinwald, the whole of his stock, implements, household furniture, etc., as follows :— IQA Half bred Ewes, with a 100 per XtCvJ oen% of lambs 1 Q Merino Wethers h English Leicester Rams 3 English Leicester Ram Hoggets, bred by MrThrelkeld Q Pigs, 1 Dairy Cow in profit, 1 WeigbtTCarryiog Cob by Burlington, | Black Cob by Boston. (Both broken to saddle and harness and very quiet.) ■' ; 1 Gig, 1 set Harness, brass mounted ; 1 Tip Dray, 1 Spring Trap, 1 15ft Broadcast Seed Sower, with Harrows by Duncan; 1 Horse Power and Chaff cutter, 1 English riding Saddle, 1 Lady's Side Saddle, Trap Harness, shaft and leading harneis, blacksmith's tool*, grindstone, quantity feed cats and oat sheaf chaff, 20 sheets roofing iron (10 feet) lengths), empty sacks, timber and firewood and large quantity of farm tools, etc. lURNITURB- Piano by •• Altmauo," Dining Table and Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, Couch, 3 Afternoon Tea Tables, Oilcloth, quantities of Books, etc. Bedroom—lron Bedstead and Bedding, ' Dressing Table, Chests of Drawers, Bad room Ware, etc. Kitchen—Table, Chairs, Oilcloth, Floor cloths and quantity of Crockery Ware. Pots, Pan-, Fender and Fire Irons, Dairy Utensils, Baths, Boilers, etc., and several lots of sundries. Sale at 18.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 176 Auotionewr | WEST STREET AUCTION MART ! FBIDAY, OCTOBBB 26, I SPECIAL ENTRY. l ! WE shall offer at the above fixture, on acccunb of a Northern Client, ---1 Ci FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES L<l & GELDINGS, 3 and 4 years old. 1 BLACK POKY, 4 yeara, good in saddle and harness. -' ■ */ : 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lto. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 202 Auctioneer« t PERPETUAL LEASE FOR SAL« at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable •paortnnlly of scouring a comfortable borne, With 44 acres of good graz'ng land ; small, yearly rental. Inspect this property before baying your home fSSflj F FEBRIMAN feYsOOTHINOJ L^JPOWDERS I PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the eonati* tution during the period of Teething. The Words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stump affixed it ttuJi Packet. Xempthorne, Prtwser and 00. Agents BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such ts Wind •ad Fain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, OMdinesa i Fulness and Swellisg after Mea!», Bicainesa and Drow- { gjness, Cold Chills, FJushiaga of HcaS Loesof Appetite, Shortneta of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on ths Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Ner vous and Trembling Sensations, etc. THB FIRST k DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. This U no Fiction. Every sufferer i earnestly inrited to try one Box of these Pills, an they wilt be acknowledged to be Worth a CHJIfITEA a BOX. WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wondersr upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Mascula System, rcstorng tbe tong-losb complexion, bringin back f c best of appetite, and arousing with t Robust Health th« whole Physical Energy of t htman frame. For throwing off fevers is hot din a they are specially renowned. These are '' facts " Kitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitat is that BEBCHAM'S FILLS have th« Largest Sale any Patent Medioin* in the Worl , o BIBJE3OIXA.BI'S PILLS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now'stand WITHOUT- A RIVAL. prbpabed onlt bt KIHOIKAB MMmViKAWK, ST. HEIiBK'C,XHB ~WT~WaFness " Machine Belting, Etc, Rmired with BIFURCATED RI \ SET? with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auokland. (Cut this out and show your Ironmonger,) 6 33 BUILDERS will find it to their advantage to get estimate* for Ironmongery from HABDZiIY BROBi I 4



1 \ OETTLENE GAB—Without doobb the I jIX. Light of the nineteenth century Hardlst Bros are prepared to give esti' mates to light up private residences and business premises, with this most economio and beautiful light. MOM THIS D»T« NELSON MOATK * OO.SI CELEBRATED PURE TEAB WILL SK rACKKD AS UMDIK: ;; :; %„ m .. « »3 2/2 "New Tarlf l—Chamfiom Blxmd, 9/« per lb. •-^ *?&•?*? "TITO 00 , 1/8 .. .. -00 1/8 *Note-No. 4, No. 8 ScChamplon are new Blends- J IN INTRODUCINS OUR |~ We do so with confidtnee, knswlng It 1 1 to be the finest quality procurable at the price. I I 'ASK FOR OUR TEAS I I, HAVE NOTHING ELSE. I I All other Brands not mentioned are reduced I



MOTHERS ! Havsyoa delloaU ehlWwfc who »re ways taking cold aad «fc ect to croup 1 If so, try Tonking's Uastti Emulsion, which will care when all «ilMt' : medicines fail. Sold by looal fbemtoU aad ! rcc ra in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d o M 6 ;S. H. GKAVES, J BHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIBT OHUROH & AT OREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Drtdsta Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codks : Bedford McNelll'g, Morelng and Neal's, A.8.0. Code ((outk 1 Edition. MR F MAKEIO, AshburUn Representatlrt Teuobaphio Addiuhm : GRAVES Ohrlstoharoh.| Greyraonth—Brownlle, Grtymoolh



... v .■ .... . , ■ f THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WE have now opened up our New Goodß, comprising Straw Hata, Soft Felt Hat«, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Ties, Collars, etc, Panning oar 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 'iproht as the Leading House fof Clothing and Mercery, and confidently assert that no other House oan approach us for Variety and Quality. N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. P. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. SHOW WE^K, w _SHOW WEEK SPECIAL BARGAINS IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT GEORGE DUNCAN & CO CASH DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, TANORBD STREET, Ashbarton NEW Goods opened up ! New Goods'opened up ! Small profit* and ready moot* enable, us to aarprise buyers aUhe low prices we sell goods, whioh ha. earned «■ the reputation of being the Cheapest Drapers in Aehburfcon. See our prices and you will Iw convinced that It pays to make your purchases ab GEORGE DUNCAN & CO. G. MEDDINS, " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S First Quality and Presentation. Inspection Invited. HEEP' SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. BBA, T US, 11 A, and Shepherd Brands. Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWERS7~LAWN MOWERS. The Latest Improved-—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. Also, New Biaay, Orescent, F & N, etc. WOOL SEASON 1900-1901. WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Cbristchureh and Timaru fixtures, aal hare made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashbarfcom Consignments will be received at our Aanburton or Tinwald stores, and sent oat« either Ohriatoharoh or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage; Clients who wish to send their Wool dircob from tbetr Dearest railway station will pleas* consign as follows ;— If intended for sale at) Ashburton—Friedlaoder Bros', Ltd Sidiog, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addiogtion If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill & Go's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton~N.Z Shipping Go's Dumping Shed,'Lytttlto« —— :o:—. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING OIL, and all otbtr Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. —so:—- Oar First Sale will take place at Ohrietchurch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1800 ERIfeDLANDER BROS., LTD. NEW PREMISES. TO OUR CLIENTS AND THE PUBLIC. WE HAVE REMOVED TO OUR NEW PREMISES. IN EAST BTBEMT, FROM THIS DATS, W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IFQNMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. OCTOBER If, I*oo,