Maclver (Conservative) Pontefnot, Mr T W Nasser (Libe ral) Ht Helens, Mr H Seton-Karr (Con servative). Warrington, Mr R Pierpoint (Con servative) (Received October 6, 9 15 ».m) London, Oct. 5 Members have been re-elected for Newington West, Colchester, Gates head, Hall (Central, East and West) Shields South, Derby South, Liverpool Exchange, Cockerraoutb, Bury in Lancashire, Biahop Auckland, Maldon, Edinburgh East and West, Oamlachie, Tradeston, Liverpool Scotland. For Leeds Wesc, H J Gladstone 7043, Colonel Harding (Unionist) 6522 ; Leeds Central, Gerald Balfour 4144, against Sir Samuel Montague 3042 j Southwark West, R X Olouston 2893, Lord Mayor Newton 2763 ; Hackney South, Robertson the old member defeated Horatio Bottom ley ; lor the Melton division, Leicester, Cecil Manners replaces his brother elected lor Camber well Forth; Mac- Namara (Liberal) beat Diggle (Tory), Edioburg Central; J Brown (Liberal) 8028, McEwan the old member was second on the poll, beating Doyle (Unionist) who polled 2459 for Bristol •East j O E Pobhouae (Roseberyite) 4979, beating H Sander (Tory) 3848 ReoAivtiri Wakapuaka Oat 6, 10.10 ft m, This Office 10 40 am) London, October 5 Members are re-elected for Denbigh Wesfj Pembroke, Newton District, Harrow, Baesetlow, Epsom, Worcester shire North, Antrim North, Cork South, L"own Sontb, Longford South, Leix Division Queens County, Mayo South s Monagban North, Roscoramon North, Wexford South. Elected un opposed (Nationalists), for Oavan West, McGovern ; Sligo North, McKillop; Wicklow East, Oogau.

Received Wakapuaka Ocf 6, 11 10 a m, Ihis Office IJIOp m London, Oct 5 Re-elected unopposed, Homeraet East And West, St Apstell's Harwich, Dub lin North. Re elected at the polls, Kensington North, Slcaford, Leith North, Belfast North, Tyrone South. Elected, Londonderry, MarquisHamel (Tory), Northampton Mid, Right Hon O E, Spencer (Liberal), defeating Sir James Ppnder, the old member (Tory) ; Meriomethshire, Oamoad Williams ) Limerick Oity, Joyce. The state of parties ia:—Conservatives, 230; Union ists, 41 j Liberals, 72 ; Nationalists 44. [Abbreviations;— O, Conservative ;L, Liberal ; L U, Liberal-Unionist ; N, Na tionalist ; R, Koseberyite % A P, Anti- Paroellita ; L L», Labour Liberal.]

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Jnibed Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct 4 The German Emperor's reply to the Emperor of China ia warmly praised in Great Britain aud the Continent. The latest indications are that a fresh German proposal will be made. The idea seems to be for the Ambassa dors to inquire into the proposed punishment of the instigators of the outrages, and superintend its being carried into efleot, after which peace negotiations might be commenced. Prince Ohicg has been informed that Yung-lu and the Viceroys of Nankin and Wuchang have been appointed with Li Hung Ohang to negotiate with the Allies on the question, the Viceroys remaining at home and being consulted by telegraph. The Allies already declare the appointment of Yung-lu impossible, he having taken part in the attack on the Legations.

PARLIAMENT.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, October 5 The CouDoil met at 7.30 la Committee 00 the Municipal Corpora tions Bill, farther amend men tB were made to olftuse 329, making it lawful for a Council to establish electric light works to supply a locality where such works already exist ; clause 332, empowering Councils to contract for the supply of electricity and supply the same to the inhabitants; clause 334, empowering a Council to put into effecb the provisions of the Public Health Aot. Alt clauses providing for sanitary meanarea were deleted as the subjects are provided for in ib# Public Health Aot; clause 378, empower ing a Council on its own motion or on the recommendation of the district health officer to make by-laws regulating the number of inmatae in a dwelling and the cubic feet ipaoa for each. A new clause, 442 A, providing that all by-laws of separate boiougbs united, become by-laws of the united borough and can be repealed by such, bub until repealed shall apply only in the boroughs to whioh they originally belonged. Clause 9, as amended, comes into operation upou the passing of the Act. The Bill was reported. la Committee on the Assessment Bill, clause 43 was Amended by 16 votes to 6, to provide that in the cane of an owner who has been absent from the | aolony for a period of not lees than two years the Graduated Land Tax payable shall be increased 30 per centum, The following Bills were passed through Committee without amendment, read a third time and passed:—New Zealand Consols Act Amendment, Midland Author ised Aren, Land Settlement, Fisheries Encouragement; Act Amendment Act, Roto rua Town Council and West Coast Settle ment Reserves Act Amendment)! ODhe Council rose at 9.45 p.m. till Monday

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 5 I The House resumed at 7.30 p m The debate on the motion that the report of tihe Conference on the amendments made by the Council on the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill be agreed to, was resumed. ' Clause* 3 and 4 were amended to read— 3, except in cases which by section three of the principal Act are declared to be ex* oepted from the operation of that section, and excepb also in cases where debt has been incurred by fraud, or where it ii proved or tha debtor admitted that he has money of hia own which he has refused to pay to the judgment' creditor, no order of committal to prison for default in payment of a judgment debb or of any instalment) thereof shall hereafter be made under the principal Act against a judgment debtor ; provided that no such order of committal shall be made where judgment creditor ie a person, firm, or company, whote business is that of collecting or recovering debts, unless the Court is aatiefied that the judgment debt was incurred to the judgment creditor diretfcly, and was nob acquired by assign ment from the original creditor. 4-—The provisions of the last preceding section hereof shall nob apply to any debts con tracted previouß bo the passing of this Acb except in the case mentioned in proviso to euoh IMb preceding section. Messrs Herries, Oainneaa, and Hansn objected bo the ameadmenti on the ground that they praobioally did away wibh Imprison meat for debb in cases where the debtor had means but fail*d to pay tihe fttnounti of the

judgment, as the debtor was not compelled to attend Court when summoned to be examined.

The Premier denied that this was the oaso as section 3 of the Act was etill retained* He said some Magistrates had strained the law in imprisoning debtors for contempt of Court. The Bill, while it did not go so far as he would like, did away with the power of debt-collecting on the agencies to imprison for debt, and he hoped nexb session that the power to imprison for contempt of Court would be taken away. The motion that the report of Conference be agreed to, was carried by 31 votea to 18 Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Foreign Insuranse Companies Deposit's Bill, providing foi a fee for trustees' certi ficate. Thia was carried on the voices, and the Bill afterwards committed and reported without amendment. In Committee on the Civil Service Examination Bill, Mr Napier moved a promise to clause 3—Provided that no oadet shall receive more than £200 per annum until he has passed the senior examination or hat served five years in the service, or shall have passed an examination specified in thia section, This was carried. Mr Pirani moved to add a sew clauie providing for all experts passing an exam* ination before being appointed to the Civil Service.

This was lost by 32 votea to 21.' The Bill waß reported with amendment!. la Committe on the Munu&l and Technical Instruction Bill, Mr G- W Russell moved to strikd out of the eohaduie the Wanganui Collegiate Sohool and Christ* College Grammar School, on the ground that they were private denominational schools. This was agreed to. The Bill w»3 reported 'with amendments. The House weab into Committee on tne Private Industrial Schools Inspection and Industrial Schools Act Amendment Bill.

THE LATEST

THfei ThANSVAALi WAR

Boars Sniping 1 With. Explosive Bullets

Tlbe Axmj remands Retribution

Large C&stures of Stock and

United Preas Association —By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright)

Received Wakapunka October 6, 9 am, This office 9 36 a m London, October 5 The casualties amongst the Gold stream Guards at Pan station were caused by explosive bullets, the Boers sniping them at a range of sixty yards, Out of resentment at the terrible nature of the wounds, the army ia demanding that all prisoners taken with explosive bullets in their posses sion shall be shot. The Boers shelled General Buller at long range at Krugersport, but moved their guas before a mounted force could reach them, Buller captured much stock and 150 waggons o! supplies. One hundred and nine burghers surrendered with 184,000 cartridges. General Hart has made a large haul of cattle and ninety-six prisoners.

Lord Roberts' Proclamation

Whea Peace Will So Declared

Received Wakapuaka Oct 6, 10 10 a.m, This Office 10 40 a m London, October 6 Lord Roberts has issued a proclama tion that when all the leaders submit and every cannon is surrendered, peace will be declared and prisoners will be allowed to return to their homes, excepting those directly responsible for the <var or its disastrous prolongation. Stringent regulations have been issued against oath breaking and sniping.

Australian.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka October 5, 9 15 a m, Ihis Office 10 a m) Melbourne, Oct 6, In the Assembly £45,000 has been appropriated for the main tenance of the Contingents in South Africa. In view of the Royal visit a Bill was passed t© enable Government to raise £145,000 for city improvements. The dissolution will probably take place next week.

Home and Foreign.

Unibed Prsss Aesociation —By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Oct 6, 1010 am, This offioe 1040 am London, October 6 A wing of Welbeck Abbey, the seat of the Duke »f Portland, has been burned. The pictures and furniture were saved.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Oofc 6,1010 am This Offioe 10 '10 si m Berlin, Oofc 5 It is officially announced that Ger many accepts the Emperor's edict foreshadowing the punishment of the leaders as the first step towards the re-establishment of order in China, She asks the Allies to enquire ioto the sufficiency and correctness of the list of offenders, and to arrange for the control of the execution penalties. America adheres to Germany's decision, and the other Powers are favorable.

MINING

—* —, - Dcnedin, October 6 To-day's sales—Boundary Creek, 5a 6d ; Charlton Creek, 34* 6d. 34* 3d, 345, 34s 3d ; Electric, 50a, 50a ; Gentle Annie, 168 ; Gold Queen, 33s M, 33a ; Great) Central, 14s 6d ; (Greenstone Junction, 5a 10^d ; Hartley and Riley, Isoa, 149«, 147« 6d, 147 ; Junction Electric, 31s, 30s 6d, 30s 6d ; Kelly and Casey, 9a 3d, 9s 3d ; Magnetic, 33s ; Manu herikia, 89s ; Megmnd Annie, 745, 73s 6d j Second Magnetic, 40?, 40s, 40s, 40s 3d ; Teviot, 2a dis, ; Upper Magnetic, 40s, 40*, 40s, 40s 6d.

THB ASHTitTRtON OtJABDIA^ t SATUBBAY, 00T0BEB 6, 1000



FIiEMINGTON PbESBYTERIAN CmTJROH — The annual tea meeting of the Fieniington Presbyterian Ghuroh takea place on Tours* day 11th October when an interesting even' ing ie promised, Tea will be on the tablet at S 30 pm and following this musioal aeleo' tionu and addresses will be given A Fine Standard Rose —A variety particularly well adapted for thia form of culture is named Baron Prevoste. It it of vigorous grewbh and blossoms most profmoly The Sowers ara large and fall of a pale rose colour and the cent is delicious. The stem grows as thiok as one's arm and from three to four feeb high Choroh SBBTWEB.-The Rev 6 B IngHs will take the usual services at thej Preaby. terian Churoh tomorrow,»nd at St Stephen's the Rev Mr Woodthorpe will officiate Theßbv G B Inklis—Mr Inglis returned from his trip to the Hebrides Islands by ex press train to day, looking well afber his journey. He will be aooorded a welcome by the Presbyterian body on Tuesday even-? Ing nexb A Ibibttte to Ashbubton. — At the close of the Rev. Mr Wocdthorpe's last lecture to the technical classes he remarked that Aehburton was desoribed to him on his coming here bb being a most; uninfeellectuftl place, bub in hia own experience he^ had never lectured to so large and appreciative classes as those juat terminated for the • present season.



1 Pebnohal—The Hon Goe. MoLean was a pasßanger from the North by tc-day'a express train, Business Notice—Tho grana ia the districr, v growing rapidly, and thoße who require lawn mowers ehcu^d note Messrs John Orr & Cos advertisement in this issue. This firm also supplies perambulators, travelling irun a etc. Comfortable board and residence is adver tised for in this issue



TO CORRESPONDENT. Abthuk Patbbsom—Letter will appear on Monday.



Tha Hartley and Riley Company hare declared a dividend (the 13th) of 5s per share, payable to-day. The Buller Junction dredge ia expected to be at work by the middle of December.



I__ WANT I'D ________ WANTED—* G "\ Gen°rM Servant a' once. A pply Mrs Albert Pobkut ' U-nch Road. 10 43 WANTED KNOWN^AII (ifiese and Fowls found on my property after this date will be destroyed.—-! fr'TACit. FOUND —Green Bag, containing two letters addressed.—'Apply Mail Office. 10 58 ANTED—Board and Lodging, cloae to business part) of town ; term* moderate. A pply by letter to " Professional," Goakdiak Office 10 61 T)RIMITIVE Methodist Church—Berv'ces Jl to-morrow. Morning—Mr MoLenkav. Evening—Rev Raise. Newlands and .Spa field—Rev Raink 10 55 "T ADDlE"—Service of 800?, Baring JLi Square Church Thursday, 11th, inst. Tickets, One Shilling each; cotn raenoa at 7 30 p.m - 10 50 \ NNIVKRSARY—Baring Square Sua- Jtx. day School TO-MORROW (Sunday) ; Services at 11 a.m., afternoon at 3, evening, 6.30. Festival maslo. 10 49 ANTED-A Respectable Young Girl for general housework. For address, apply O cabman Office. 10 36 BOOTS and Shoes to MeMarTatTX, Stock's; 9 202 OARD and Residence required by Lady and Gentleman.—-Apply A. Watsok. this office, 10 16 T7IOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square JD Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks rom 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdley Bros FRESH Whitebait (6rat of the eeasofi) Solee, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by express To^Nighfc. —J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail ( ffice. PeOIAL Notioe^That Gkorgb Duncan AND Co. are Belling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|d, Is lid, 28 33, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll§d, Bleached do. Is 6|di ; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2a lid : Prints 2§<l, 3|d, 4fi; New Drees Material ll|d t ls3d, Is4|j, upwards; Gloves 6d ; Mud's docks 6d; White Shirt* 2s lid, 3a lid, Colored do. Is lid I upwards. — Geoboe Duncan & Go, Ready > Money Drapers, Tuncred Street) 10 12 KEROSENE reduced to s«i 6&, Oatmeal 251b 2a 9J, Flour 25'b Wail Candles 7il.—CabßON & Co. 9 §j PRIZE EGGS—Sittings of Eggs.of follow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, -Andftludan; also Croteee, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkiogs, Ling shan Buffs, Lmgshnn Indian Game. Crosses. 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. For particul rs apply this office 9 279 a OOD Second hand Bicycles from £5 to £8. Keal bargains.—OarsoN k Co's Cycle Department. 968 YA.TES andNimmo »td Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age ' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 2le.—CAmoKjfcjDo. 9 67 W" ANTED at Once,—2oCo D< zen Fresh Fgga- Top price given.—Carson and Co. T)IANO £17 10i cash, English make, good JL tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 10 ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay£ ments of 10s and upwards. The Haake piano is not excelled by any for value ; violins, accordions, and music —H M Jones WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Jacket. formerly 27s 6d now 4* lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30s, now 5a 6<i, Lidies Macintoshes 4s lid, Giris' 2a lid, Children's Ulsteiß from 2s6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Okr's Cheap Sale. _/;-'-7 WANTED— Twenty Young men to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17s 9d at D. St ck's. 9 199 WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has reoeived 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 %nd practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality Repairs carried on jusfc 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, Ashburton.



O. Magkus, D.Patbrson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, FATERSON AHD CO. Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High B«.uet, Übrietchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr O!of Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Otsgo. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton ReDresentntive. PLANT KKOA IT CURES-



"DEAD the followiDg Testimonial*, and Judge for yourself 1 " THE DOCTOE SURPRISED AT THB IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Peton-, September 28,1899 : The Proprietors of *' Plantekoa." Sire,—For some time past I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver I Trouble, and General Debility, fur days si a time I used to be ia agony with pain ia ! rhe region of the stomach, and all the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I wai attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result). Being advised to | take your Botanic Remedy, I am pleased to I cay I aoted on this advice, and One Bottle i has made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are all remark ing about) the wonderful improvement in my Appearance, and I c*n honestly recommend I Flantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Gob his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but " Piantekoa" Oint ment healed it; in a Fortnight. Taiba, October 15,1899 Proprietors •• Plantekoa." Dear Sirs, —I am writing to inform you that I have used your Planbekoa Ointment with most gratifying results. About five months ago I had the misfortune to gob my hand caught in the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutt Railway Hat ion. My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black a« Imy hat. Some of my friends stated that it I would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought rryself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Piantekoa 1 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 was completely healed, and as Bound at It was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be iadaced to try Piantekoa. Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for ir» Agents-AUSTRAL BOTANICOo., East St. and Carson k Co, Tancred Street ymmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ST. STEPHEN'S OHDROH Ashburton. 17th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Oct 7bh) 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 5 p m-GREENBTREET 6 30 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon R, A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar ASBBURTON PRESBYTERIAN OHUROH. rfIHE Sarvioes in the above Church, and A at Wakanuf, on SUNDAY, Ooto ber 7, 1900, will b* conducted by Rev. G B Incus, BAPTIST OHUfiCH To.»orrow, morn ing, Anniversary Services and Chil dren's Sormon ; Evening, " Perfect Satis faction," preacher, Pastor W Lamb 10 60 DON'T miss this—A firsfe-class Herbal Beer Business for sale, with a splendid run, and the best Herbal Beer yet made. Second to noise* A good spec, as the season is just starting* For particulars apply— Misses Page, East Street 10 59 >^RIOKETINGand Lawn Tenniß Mafceria 1 \j ex Gothic from London, Ba6s, Singlet, Doubles and all oane. The famous Union Driver Bat. Balls, Stumps. Gloves, Fads. Racquets from 10b 6d special value ; Tennis Balls plain and covered all at Cash priosa equal to Chrutehurch houses. Please call and inspect; club's Glovet. &o—H M Jones " ""^WaNTED "TTTTANTED—Man Cook tor Lowoliffe, Apply to E H DOBSON, 10 53 Manager fHhTNrzT'FXHMERIv CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-olass Farm for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakala Distriot 365 ;, >» II 500 ii Dromore „ 1000 H Lauristoa  1180 „ Springburn „ 750  Wakauui „ 1051 „ Ohertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „? T. F. GIBSON, 149 Manager HANMER & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, SHBtJKTON AND AT 207, HKRBfOSD STREET Cheistghuech. TTTE beg to announce that) we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to not as our Agent in the Aahburtou District, September 24,1900



FOR SALE. qiHE BUSINESS of p. Private Bonrditf Home, doing ft splendid little trade. Apply 1032 HENRY BTEPHENSON HAVING disposed of my Saddlery Business to M« W Patching, I request immediate settlement of all my Accounts outstanding* If the tame are not paid before November 1,1900, will be SUED FOR. RJ HENRY, 10 5? Ashburton ~~FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN ' CHURCH A NNUAL Tea Meeting ia the School* A. room, THURSDAY, October 11. Public Meeting In Charch at 8p m ; ad' dresses by Miaisters and others* Selections of Music by Choir, Tea on tables at 5.30 p m Tickets, two shillings. 10 51 SUBURBaOUSSIDBNOE. ~" Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanul Road 3 ROODS 1 PEROH <J ROODS 1 PEROH O , BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Bale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, dataohsd Wash house, Coal shod and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit treei, the Pro perty of Mb Ward. Ai he haa removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy termj of payment) Particulars on application T BULLQO& ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. A MEETING of Persons interested in iormiup a Beautifying {Society for Aahburton will be held at the Borough Council Chambers on THURSDAY, the lltb day of October at 7.30 p m Ladies are specially invited HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 10 54 Miyor TO LET, , Dwelling of five rooms, etc, conveniently situated on the south side of Moore Street ! T. BULLOCK E. W. HANMER. OCTOBEK 13,~im Ab the Arcade (by permission of Mr Thomas) AT 12 O'CLOCK SHARP. | I AM instructed to Sell by Public Auction j on the above date the property of and now occupied by C J Stygbi, Est-, on Winters Road, (who haa decided to more nearer to town), 10 acres more or less, with a House of 10 rooms, including bath room, with shower and hot and cold water laid on and ail modern conveniences, with water supply from windmill. There is also wash-house, coal houie, stable, trap house, pigsty, etc, etc. The land is of the very best quality, well fenoed, and the garden stocked with fruit trees, etc The balance of the land outside the immediate home is recently laid down with English grasses. The house is on a i solid concrete foundation and roofed with iron. For terms, etc., E. W. HANMER, 10 23 J R. BLAND, Auctioneer



NOTICE, A SPECIAL General Meeting of the Members of the Aohhurton Club and M.3.A. will be held on WEDNESDAY, 17 th October, at 8 p m. Bcsinbss: To consider proposed Addi tion! to tho Club piemisee. 0. J. TRUGKLE, 10 42 Preeiden* FUNERAL NOTICE. rnBE Friende of Mr W. Oakley are reapect- X fully informed that the Funeral of hit late beloved daughter, Edith Consiance, will move from nil reaidenoe Mayfield on MONDAY, Bth in«t, at I p.m for the Mnyfield Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 48 Undertaken. FUNERAL NOTICE fPHE Friends of George H. aad Emma X Hefford are reipeoofully informed that the Fnneral of their late belored infant eon, Wixlum Okcil, will move from their Reaidenoe, Haveloek Btreet Wett, to-morrow ' BUIfDAY at 9.30 a m for the Aihburton Cemetery _ H UNMtILL & Co, 10 56 Undertaken! LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARB. fTIENDERS ate invited, to be tent in no L later than FRIDAY, October 12, for Forming Boad through R S 6429. FOOKS k SON, j 10 9 Surveyors to the Board TENDERS rpENDERS are invited up to 12 o'olook on 1 X SATURDAY, Ootaber U, for Altera tions and Additions to the Wealeyan Church at WiDowby. I Drawing*, etc, at my Office, Aroade i Chamber*. ! A. AGER, 10 20 ___________ Ar _____, " LAURIBTON ~" | RAILWAY GOODS SHED A CONCERT and DANCE will be held in the above, la aid of the School Fries Fund, on FRIDAY, October 12,1900. 9205 I INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. I for Tale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation aad t» U Share*. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19s 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET, At a Low Kental PREMISES in Moore Street, ju«t below Royal Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch lira and Mi&son. T. BULLOOK



WEBT ST BEET liUiidl MARI!, OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FBIDAY, October 26, Foe which we •hall be pleated to receive Entrlee. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd< TO LONDON. TITE have tpace for] » limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, arailable by steamer at lowest current ratet. Farmen wfihing to iQfp will please communicate with si promptly. FBIEPLAKDEB Bbos., Ljtp PARIS EXHIBITION; THE "GBANB P8125E» TTAB BEEN SECURED by the MASBEY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. > FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid, Agenti WE ABB CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, O&_8, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited



TINWALD FOR SALE, f\f\ A ORES f\(\ \j\J ACRES yU A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham* Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired ib can be divided into two allotments, making 45aoreaeach T. BULLOOK. . ______ , To Lend on Ist * October next, n proved freehold security—£l4GO. Alto pedal cum of £900, at current; ratea f Interest. T BULLOOK. Jb'Oß SALE, SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somera, Ashburton Gorge, 3018 -iSSSS 3018 BEING R.B, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Termt Full par (lonian famished on application: T BULLOCK. _____ j||ggr~~ " /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ** DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. SYBKY POLICY GUARJIMTBBD BY THH STATE. For the following amongst many reasons Naw-Zealanaers should support their national office :— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums ape low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. New-Zealanders who insure in offices which obtain the bulk of their business from the Old World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pay for the LOSS ARISING FROM THE HEAVIER MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The death-rate in New Zealand was undor 10 per thousand in 1898, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12* per thousand in Now South Males to 16 per thousand in Western Australia. AccuMiiLATKD Funds at present date amount ! to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £400,000. J. H. RICHARDSON, n '■■'vii'nissionftr. "" S. McBBIDE,~ "* Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timara tA LWAYS in Stock—A first x_L class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style. 10 25 yi — ————■■! DAVID THOMAB. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, 13th October. GOODWILL Of? 50 ACRES LEASEHOLD MR D THOMAS has received instruc tlons from Mb Jas MoMglubh to tell by Auction at above, His Leasehold Farm of SO Acres, well fenced, all in grass, opposite to Mrs W H MoGuinness' Land, near D Cameron, Springfield, SALE AT £5 p.m. 10 8 D. THOMAS, Ashbarton. BUTLER BROS. V ANDERSON DISTRESS WARRANT. D THOMAS has received instructions • to Sell by Public Auction at the Aroade AshbvrtoQ, on MONDAY, the Bth inst, at 10 a. m A quantity of Harness, Bridies, Bits, Whips, Leggios, &c. These goods are all new » THOMAS, 10 52 Auctioneer



FOB SALE, CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEEI>, OHEAF FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. -' GOOD NEWS GOOD NWS CHEAP CASH SALE. HEAP CASH SALE. For One Month Only HAVING secured more commodious Premise* in Burnett Street, 1 have determined to quit as much stock as possible to eava Expense and breakage in removal. Those in want of Cheap literature, Sta tionery, Fancy Goods or Toys cannot do better than make their purchases while the Sale lasts. Every article is reduced Books and Fanoy Goods slightly soiled to be Bold very cheap : 100,000 Envelopes must go. Splendid Chance for Business People to replenish their Offices with Stationery. DON'T FORGET} A DON'T DELAf, Oome Early & Get a Good Pick A. H- WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Stationer, Ac. TANORED STREET. 9 232 _ ~~-7j7£- LBT^ - Centrally Situated, FTIWO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Vlotoria X Buildings, adjoining the Arcade; rental. 10a 6d per week T. BULLOCK. TO LET, /"COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of afx \J rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanai Road. Possession c*n be given nexb week T BULLOCK, """"for sale TOWN PROPERTY, TANORED STREET BEING Section 438, containing i acre with Dwelling fee, thereon, belonging to Mr Jas Phiilips This Property nob having bsen disposed of by Anotion, offers are invited for the pur* chase of tame Terms and full particulars furnished T BULLOCK, Agent _ t~q LET /COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with \^J one acre of land, part of which is planted with fruit trees, situated at the Corner of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Streel, Trevorton. Rental—Ba per week Apply to •■ T BULLOOK TO LET, Joomi in Arcade Chambera also Office or Small Shop in the \iOtk T. BULLOOK money! ~ £1100 for immediate investment on approved first class freehold leonrlty, at 4i per cent) . < Apply to T BULLOOK TO BAKEKS. TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop situated near the Railway Station. Apoly to T. BULLOCK. —- ■ • TO LET : ' ' FOUR Acres of land with comfortable ; dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, AHenton Apply to T BULLOOK, Agent. ~~ FOR SALE ~"~~ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and partion an apply to T BULLQOR,Ag«Qt,



WOOL SEASON 1900-1901. WE SHALL BE BEPRESENTKD »t the Ohrisfcharch and Timaru flxtaree, and have made aabisfaotory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately At jAshburtoiu r • Coniignments will be received at oar Asnburton or Tiawald stores, and sent on to i either Ohriitcharoh or Tlmaru, free of all charges, except railage; Clients who wish to send their Wool direct; from their nearest railway station wilt please consign as follows :— I If intended for sale at Ashburtoa—Friediander Bros', Ltd Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christohnroh—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If tfltradcd for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill & Co's SidiDg, Timara If intended for shipment at Lyttelfcon—N.2 ShSppiog Go's Dumping Shed, Lyfcteltoa WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and all other Skearing Requisites I supplied at lowest rates. Oar First Sale will take place at Chriitchurch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBEE 22, 1900 ERIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY —>:o:—— WE have now cpened up our New Goods, comprising Stiaw Hats, Soft Felt Hate, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Ties, Collars, etc. Pursuing •nr policy of always being tip fco date, we have aecared the rery Fewest Good* for Gentlemen's wear, and invite inspection. All the year round we are at the front as the Leading House for Clothing and Mercery, and confidently asaert that no other House ©an approach at for Variety and Quality. N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. GEORGE DUNCAN &"C5" READY MONEY DRAPERS, TANORED STREET, ASHBUETON BEG to intimatethat they have* ecured a lease ot those centrally situated Premises now occupied by them, and are now opening a large and well selected Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY, which has been Imported direct from the Manufacturers in England, and will be sold for Ready Money at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. We subjoin a few quotations, bub remember that Quality is the True Test or Value, and nothing is cheap which is not good. We t>ek you fco compare our value And yon will at once acknowledge that we are THE CHEAPEST DRAPERB IN ASHBURTON. Our motto is B«ui,l Fxpessim, Swam* Profits, Quick Returns. Only a few B»rgßhis. No room for more—Lace Curtains, lovely designs, large sizes, value unequalled, le 6|d, la lid, 2s 6d, 2i Hd, 3a 6d. 4« Gi, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 6s lid, and 7s 6d ; New Prints, large choice of patters*, Sfd, 3}4, fl|d, 6d, 6|d : GaUteas from 6d ; Pandoras from B|d; New Drees Material; for spring wear, from ll^d to 2* 6d ; 33-in Stripe Flannelette 3|d, 4Sd, s#d, and 6|d ; Wide Ribbons usually sold Is 3d, job piece 6d ; Speeia.' Purobase Ribbed Black Cashmere Hue 9d, uaufUy Is 3d. A trial eoiicited. 9



NICOLL BEOS. F Nicoll. E F JNicoll, L A Nicoll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Christohurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insuranoe Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We thftll be pleated 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 reguUr Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and , have in stock Apple*, Pears, and Fruit in season »\\ the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Tarnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO., Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNIPti, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever vied. Satisfaction given every where. Nicqll Bbos. atore five varieties of this < celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. ' Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt Attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. OWING to a great increase in busioess we have arranged for extension o premises, and to avoid removing and storln a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuin Olearin Sale For One Month, previous t the build rs commencing operations. Thl Is an opportunity sarely meb with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prioes.—Robebi Alcorn. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to th« terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of October, 1900 (Labour Day), it hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the offices of the undermentioned Banks in Aahburtoni The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd. J. DUNBAR, Resident Inspector The Bank of New South Wales, W. J. FINCH, Inspector The Bank of Australasia, O. WiNTER, Inspector The Bank o! New Zealand. JAMES £ SIBLING, 10 44 General Manager



ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER* and £500 to lend on first class security of Freehold Farm Lands a 4£ petr cent F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—Brick Houee, on £ acre, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy distance of the Schcol, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a sound investment for the price required, £220. Cash or terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Athbsrton Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage en good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and C°w Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—Si acres at AHenton, a very desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN T?OR HALE-Several Section* atFairton, F FERRIMAN T>ERPETUAL LEASE FOR SALE .at j| Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable borne, with 44 acres of good grazing land; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to p*y 8$ per cent on price required I 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2\ miles of Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN THE ""RAPID "LIGHTNING " GLOSS TBI ONtT BELIABLK SHIRT POLISH IN THR WORLD. "TiyTRS MILLER, of Duaedin, the Pro feisiona Laundrete, says:—lt is the best I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try ife and save your strength, temper, and patience. Once tried, always used. Sold in Tint at ARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB & CO TTTANTED—Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part of this issue—A H WIIAUMS, TancredStree TUST OPENED—Fishing Tackle, Pers.ei t) Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, G«ff Hooks etc. etc Early inspection invited.—Hardlb? Bros ARDLEY BROSTAshburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well Sinking moderate rat a,