numbered 2500. A relief column of 1400 from Edenburgh failed to arrive In time. When they were joined by Colonel Knox on Monday it was found that Dewetsdorp had been evacuated, excepting 75 sick men. Oolonel Knox pursued and defeated De Wet and Steyn at AalbanV, driving them west and. south-west. It is reported that Steyn is wounded. General Clements defeated De la Key near Krogerdorp, killing 25. It iff reported that De la Key is sur rounded, with small prospect of escape,

CANADIANS AMBUSHED.

ReoeSved Wakapiiakft Nov 30, 11 33 pm, This office 1155 p m Londow, November SO "While inarching to Bel aat a force of Canadians were ambushed. Dismount ing, they drove their horses m the direction of the main body of the column, »nd took cover, defending b ridg« until help arrived. Several lioers were killed. There were no casualties amongst the Canadians. Beater* Agency reports that ten thousand Australians are returning home m a few days, Pabis, November 80 The Chamber of Deputies uoani mously passed a colourless vote of sympathy with Kruger. M. Deleasse discouraged discussion on the resolu tions, Penri Rochefort is appealing for subscriptions to create agitations against England m Ireland, Egypt and India. London, November 80 Tho newspapers consider the sur render of Dewetsdorp garrison unac countable, if the British were properly entrenched and had sufficient supplies, Colonel White defeated Haasbruck's commando, 400 strong, at Bullfontein. The Welsh Yeomanry displayed great gallantry m the engagement. Colonel Brace Hamilton cleared the country between Wilge, m the Orange Kifer Colony, and the Vaal, capturing great quantities of stock.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph WjoLMHGTOjr, November 30 The Premier h»B received a cable from Major D&viea from South Africa stating that Lieutenant J H Rosa, of Napier, left the front on the 17th inst, also that Private Ruddell was wounded on the 11th, but that all ara now doing well. The Premier also received a cable from Colonel Price, stating that one of the New Zsftl&Bdcrs on the Hsrleeh Oast!a is iil, the oaae being described as a lying down case. , Sitter Teape is also a passenger by the vessel. In addition to Hawera's donation of £167 19« 4d, Nelson has given £100 towards the funds to enable Mr Piloher t© provide comforts for the New Zsalanders m South Africa. The Premier has received the following Cable :•—" Members of the First Contingent who had urgent; private affairs were allowed to return home; Lord Roberta cannot state the date on which the remainder can fas •pared, bat wiii arrange for their return as toon at the present state of hostilities permits. The location of the oorps is Pretoria, Jacobs dale, Ottoshoop, Underdoofs, Mafeking, and Ball."

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

SUPPLIES RUNNING SHORT.

THE POWERS' HESITATE;

Received Wak&puaka Kov 30, 925 p.m. Hong Kong, Nov 21 The granaries at Singan fu, upon which the Court relies, contain only » six weeks' sappy. The allies have decided to abolish the wall round Tientsin. Bprlin Nov 29. The Press imply that the Powers are hesitating to formally demand the execution of high Chinese officials, on the grounds that, politically, it is not expedient to adopt such an extreme coarse. Hong Kong, Nov 30 Missionary reports state that 10,000 of Tung fob siang's troops have entered Kansu province, and have joined Prince Team's rebellion against the Emperor

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Okksstchuroh, Nov 30 At the Supreme Court to-day the case of Nugent; v Whitta, a claim for £80 damages lor slander, was concluded. Judgment was given for the plaintiff for £25 and costs.

THE STOKE CASE.

United Presi Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov 30

la the Stoke case the jury after 20 minute*' retirement returned a verdict of not guilty against Brother Wybertuß on the charge el Indecency. The same accused was then charged with committing a common assault on William Ross m May of 1894. Ross' •vidence was that he had been flogged for ■teaiiog bread And received 30 or 40 strokes with a supplejack on the bare skin. The ease bad cob concluded when the Court rose.

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Decisive British Victory.

The Boers Flee Before the Bayonets

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Tsiegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Deoll, 9 6 a m, This Office 9 54 a m London, November 30 General Settle, on Tuesday, attacked ii strong position held by Hertzog'a commando, 500 strong, midway be tween Faaresmith and the Orange Biver. After four and a half hoars' obstinate fighting, a detacliraenfc of the Lanoasbire FueiHers, the Tf U perial Yeo manr j, and the Diamond Fields Horse, nndar cover of the artillery rushed th« precipitous ridges, and the enemy fled, not waiting for the bayonet charge. The Boers' losses are heavy and the British s%ht. Bight hundred horses had previously passed the spot for Be Wet. Hertzog boasted that he had ■hot 200 natives, who were sympathi sers with the British action.

Arrival of the Harlech Castle

United Press Association—By Eleotvlo Telegraph—Copy right

(R«o«hed Wtkftpnftk* Deo 1, fl 25 »ro This Office 9 54 at») ADEIiAIDE, December 1 ffao Harlech Oaitle h»t arrived. Gmt prepwatloni for the r«»ptioß of the troopi we b«Io| mid© to-i»y, Tbe

officers state that the Australians had great difficulty m getting away; Lord Kitchener regarded them as the most suitable men, and woo Id not hava allowed a single one to depart if he could hive helped. A, responsible officer wai ed on ford Kitchener and appealed to be allowed to depart on the ground of business engagements. The interview was very stormy, and but for the intervention of Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener would not have consented to the officer's return, The men speak of the campaign as being exceedingly arduous. Several practical farmers give the country a bad name from an agricultural point of view

Australian.

United Press Asateiafcion—By Electric Telegraph—-'Jopyright Received Wakapuaka Deo 1, 925 am, This Office 9 54 a m Sydney, December 1 The Lodore lies on her keel jolt above water with her maata stack m the mad.

A Cyclone.

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(Received Wakapuaka' Dec 1, 9 25 am, This Office 9 54 « ml Sydney, D«cl A cyclone at Murrnmbuurah dam aged many buildings.

Wakanui Road Board

The usual monthly meeting of the Wska aui Road Board was held this morning; Present-—Messrs P Stewart, (chairman), A, H Ayrtoa, J Ooohra ° c, T Wilson, and H A j Lloyd i COBBESPONBKtf OE After the general routine buiiccsa corres pondence was read From P Chalmers asking if ha might lay some piping across the Wakanal road for the purpose of getting a supply of water from the race, This was agreed to . ! ovebsbbb's report The overseers report was read as follows :— Tenders were invited for contract No 44, formation of a portion of the Chertsey Road, and the tender of Thomas C&vill, jar, at 3s 4d per chain, waß accepted- He has made a commencement with the work. The ether contract!, viz., No 35, formation at Dro* more, No 40, formation of roads m Wakanni, No 41, grubbing tussocks on FairfHd Road, No 42, grubbing tussocks on Seafield Road, No 43, erection of pipe culvert", wlll| probably be completed next week. Contract No 37, shingling on the Seafield Road, and No 38, formation of Chertsey Road fronting Dundsß, will take a few weeks to complete/ Contract No 39, delivering rhingle on various roads m Wakanui, ia not yet commenced, the contractor being allowed time to com* plete. his other contract on the Seafield Road before commencing the contract. No 34, shingling at res rye 2165, Seafield, has been completed and passed. The Board at their meeting held on September 1 decided that after the above contract is competed the Land Board be aeked to pay the rest of tho thirds to accrue from reserve 2165 into the credit of the Board as ordinary revenue, »• set forth m section 131 of the Land Act, 1892. The Land Board hat baen written to as instructed, but no reply has yet been raoeived. The Ashburton County Council has baea written to reminding them of their promise to clear out drain on Butterick's Road, and asking them to havo tho work put m hand. There is a piece on the end of Wilson's Road at the beaoh, about forty two ahains, let to be sbinglad. This being old formation there are a good many tussocks on it, and it was thought advisable to have them grubbed before the road was shingled. I have let them at 6d per chain, A settler represented that Ihe bridge on Butteriuk's Road across the tiraiu, which is timber, had brcome unsafe. He was allowed fifteen feet of concrete pipes to replace the bridge, he undertaking to do nil the work its connection th«rawith.

It was reao'ved to buy birds' eggs and heads for the ensuing year for 2* a hundred, and the Fame members who took eggs m the past agreed to do it again m their respective wards,

Ib was resolved to lengthen the pipes ot the culverts to the full width of the road on Coohr&ne's road, and hive the gullies on each c de filled m,

It was also reiolvei te have some shicrgle pot on part of the Wakanui Road, opposite K.B 1118.

The question of Mrs Patterson's home wai !efi over till after harvest-.

It was decided that the Olerk ascertain the cost of a copy of the Local Bodies Acts passed lasb session, to bs before the atext meeting. It was resolved to close the office for a week, from December 24th till Janvary 2nd, 1901.

ACCOUNTS After passing aoootmts amounting to £222 I2a 3d, the Board adjourned.

Blackball Mine on Fire

United Press Association—By Kleotrlo Telegraph Grbtmooth, Dec 1

The old workings of tLe Blackball ooal mine are on fire. Its is feared that the furnace man, Geo, Green, ia suffocated. The rescuers cannot get into the spot. The management and men are uitng every endeavour to get to the furnace, but are checked by smoke and damp

SPORTING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright

FEILDING RACES.

SECOND DAY. November 30 Mak«hestkr Handicap — Murmur 1, Ruamahunctt 2, The Hempie 3 4 Won by & neck. Scratched — Worry. Dividend— £13 2s Wbmer Hack—Tokotea 1. Dividend— £2 Railway Handicap—Perfection 1. Divi dend— £3 10a Final Bcobky—Beau Ideal 1. Dividend —£50 18a

TAKAPUNA J C SPRING MEETING

SECOND DAY United Prees Anßooiatura—by Ei*ctrio Telegraph Takafona Baoboovmb, Deo 1 Delightful weather prevails for the con« eluding day's racing of the Takapuna Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, and there is » large attendance. TAKArCNA Deo 1 Stanley Handidap—Lady Da*h 1, Taka* pnna 2, Tiki 3 Scratched—The Frenchman Won by a short hei(L Time Sl^aeca. Dividend- £7 15s and £8 6s Sioonb Bubdmss—Troubadour l e Hylaa 2. Bellman 3. Scratched—Tim, Voltigeur 11. Won by half a length. Dividend—£4. A protest has been entered against the winner for interfering with Hylas at the last hurdle. The protest was dismissed.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING

SECOND DAY

United Press Association—By Electric j Telegraph ■ Dpnedin, Dec 1 ffhe weather if fine, and » beitte* atten dance th»n on Iburidny. Following-.Are. remits:— - .■-•■« ™ ■* Ho»DIiIS-*rDundee I, Pioneer 2, Hex 5. Slumberer fell »t the fiwfc jump, brlo^ig down Pipt. Woo by thtee laagtte t H« bektenoC, QTiio*—Brains lied. Diridtod— £2. ' ■ .f;S>- Wiiffiß—Red Biinner l»_.T«rit» 2, Ba«un»h 3. All started. W«t by three p»rti of a lecgth. Hlme—l'Sf- Dltidend— 8«. AHDRIW'i HANDItfAr—JOpW *

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Asioci*tioo—By Eleotric Telei raph CHRiSTCHUKCH. DeO I Tenders to-day were opened at the Bank of New Zealand for the second iiion nf £15,000 of the Lyttelton Harbor Board's 4 ptr con* debenture!, iisued nailer the Aot of 1897, authorising a £60,000 loan. lira amount! wae found to be over subscribed at par and above. Wansmmui, Deocmberl A young Maori girl was aoalded to death m a whare at Waitttara a couple of days ago. The girl's glster was buried the same day, and natives bad been feaatiog after the funeral, She lay by the fin m the whare, and during the night a big pot of water upset, completely enveloping the child who was horribly scalded. It ie reported among the natives at Wanganui, that while some Maoris were fishing off Waitara the boat upset, and several were drowned. WILIiIKQtOK, Deo I Mails senb from Auckland per Marlpo's* 29th October, delivered m London 29th November one day late. The Mosna on her first trip from Lyttelton to Wellington lowered ail records for mer* chant vesteli. She steamed from Heads to Heads m ten hours 15 minute*, and from the Lytteiton breakwater to slowing down m 10 hours 57 minutes. Wellington, Dec 1 In the Wybertue common assault case, several boys swore to the severe punishment of MoCermsck and Roii by Wybsrtus m 1895. Wybertus proved that he was re lieved by another brother of his duties as punishment master m the second week m January, 1895, and would cot have been allowed to punish after that. The Grown Prosecutor thereupon stated that he would not proceed farther, and at the Judges' direction a verdict of not guilty was returned. The other Stoke charges will be taken on Monday Mt W N Nisbe% forrmrly coionial manager for the VVeatinghoi).;e Brake Company, bu now chief machanicalergioeer, Q jeens and, has received ie-^o from hia Government to take up his late brother's dutiee, euperpisinff the work of installing the Westinghouse fittings on the N>wZaa laud Government plttQt now proceeding at Petoae.

Whathib.— Captain Edwin wires:—north to west and southwest gale glass fall indica* tions of rain. Fairfiitld Fbbkzixo Works—The F»i.» field Freczirg Works are nnw ready to resume rperatioas aid freezia; space is being booked. The; Tkohnical Classics —Owing to a clerical error, the cißt of c&rmge of type writers to and from Chriatchuroh is set down m the balance sheet of the Ashburton Technical classes (printed on Thursday as £4 5s Hrl, instead of 5i lid. Personal—Mr Hugo Kriedlander leases Asbfourton by to night's express en route to Rot- rua, and we h«rn that Councillor Paul will be referred to on matters concerning the borough during his absence. Church Parade—A notice appears m our advertising columns with reference to the church parade to-morrow. As the occasion will be the first on which the three Con> panics parade together, it is hoped there wi i b a good muter.

MINING

NINETY-MILE BEAOI^ CANTERBURY Mr Paace, manager of this gold dredging o'aim, report! to hie principals m Christ* church as to the samples obtained from the various bores he has tunk upon the property. Those were made as nearly aa possible every 3ft by " shelling," or pumping, the ground wash then punned off and reduced, the residue buing dried, placed m numbered bugs, and marked to show the strata through' out the depth. Four bores were sunk at depths varying from 25ft to 45ft, passing through loose beach gravel and sand. The prospects obtained were from five to lix colours to 20 to 25 to the dish. Since this work hag been acsotnpliahed the claim has been further opened out by sinking four ahafta to a depth of 12ft or 14fb, as far ts the water would allow. The waih secured was put over a " grizriey," the gold being saved upon cocoanut matting, and showed an average of about 3gr to the load,. The; prospects are highly spoken of, »nd surprise evinced by West Coast miners who have visited the locality that the beach hai not been exploited more than is the case at present, for, independently of Mr Peaae'a results, two or three partit s have during past years been making fair return?, ana that although working m a moat primitive manner. I hear from Mr Light band that ateps are being initiated to place an up tc date dredge upon the area, whioh includes 160 acres. ■ .

The following are yesterday*! quotation! of the Stook Exchange of Canterbury :— Sales — Centra! Electric 75a 6d, Grey Extended Is, Mokoia 19s 3d, Saltwater Creek 3d.

1W ASHBDtftKW GtJAHWAK SATtJBftA*, MEOfiMßifiK 1, 1900



Brasa and Enamelled Iron. Preserving Pans In great Variety at Ld*r Prices. Mason Jars, Pints 4s lid, Quarts 'ta 63, Half Gallona 6s 9d, lib Stone Jam Jaw 2i 9d, 21b oitto 3s 9d. Jelly Jars, 2 and 3in a nest; also Mason Improved Preserving Jars, Lightning Jars, and Gilchnst Jars. JELLY TUMBLERS FROM 2s 6d PER BOZS> FLETCHER BROS.. [CASH SUPPLY STORES, Etst Street, A.shborton, and High Street; Chrißtchnroh



FLETCHER BROS, -DECEMBER PRICE LIST- — New Season's Fruits for our Xmas Trade. WE bare just received our new FRUITS-per s.s« Delphic, and we can my with confidence that they are exceptionally fine. We must apologise to oat Customers for charging such an extraordinary high prioe for Currants, but we arc %£?s% * '? d?S^' ci!E? fc of the «*•** shortage mtl c carrant crop, being only 50,000 tons instead of 150,000 tons jor only one third of the usual qotnrity. Currant* +3SBS 2Sd^r.SX."!" pe"'r' 1 Mlßllwll>i wtu N" ZMaI A CAREFUL PERUSAL OF THE PRICE LIST WILL PAY YOU. Finest new Currants ,„ 8d perlb Finest New SaUanai .„ 8d perlb Finest new Valencia Rasins 7d „ Good old Sultanas ... 7d „ Flnesb New Muscatels .. Is & 1/4,, Kew Turkey Figs ... 9d • „ Fine Mnscfttels ... ... 10d „ New Turkey Figs ... llbboxld Finest new Dates 6d „ New Cocking Figs ... 7d per Ib New French Prunes ... lOd „ Dried Peaches ... 9d „ Good Stewing Prunes ...6d &8d „ Diied Apples ... 9d New Sicily AJmonds ... Is6d „ Dried Apricots ... 101  New Jordan Almonds ... 2s id  Dried Paars ... lOd New Canned Fruits. 2Jlb tins, Dried Nectarinea ... lOd „ Peaches, Pears, Apricots lOd per tin New Preserved Ginger... 8d „ fcxtra quality Royal Taste Tinned Seeded Rat-ins ... 9d Peaches and Pears ... Is 01 „ New Mixed Peel New Dessicated Cocosnot... 7d  Grange Lemon, Citron... td Orosße nnd Blackwell's Essences Finest Mixed Spice, IJd packets Lemon, Vanilla, etc., 9d per bottle Fdmonda Baking Powder, 6d and lOd Colonial Essences, 4s per tioz.; 5d por bot. ftew Barcelona Wats, 8d per lb . . Walnuts, 81 perlb (Auckland Nn. 1) Finest Cane Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701 b bag 15a 6d ; Brewers Crystals 3d per lb or 701 b bag 16s lid. Doche*s Tea reduced to Is lOd perlb. Is 8d Sib fcin, or Is 7d Ibby 101 b tin. Golden Tipped Ceylon Orange Pekoe, ssmeasDacheM SEASONABLi GOODS. 21b tins Corned Beef ... IsOdpertin Kippered Herrings ... lOdpertln 2ib tfns Corned Mutton ... la4W\ „ Hen ings !n Tomato Sance lOd „ lib tin Sheep Torigues ... Is 2d „ Sardines 4d, 4id, 6d, B, Is 0* 2ib tin Sheep ToEgucs ... 2% 2d „ Salmon, Alaska, 9d and lOd  21b tin Brawn ... lOd „ Salmon, Cocktail . Is Od „ lib Oxford, Irish and German Lobster ... ... lid Sausages ... Is 3d „ Fresh Herrings 7d&Bd lib tin Camp and Picric Pie Is 3d ,-, Star brand Mullet ... 7d „ Ore S3 aad Black well's Paste, Is 3d per jar Cove Oysters ... .. 8d „ BISCUITS. PAT MEDICINES Fancy Lunch, 3Jd lb by the tin or 3£d HoHoway's and Cockles Pills, Is 3d lythelb per box Clleye Lunch, 3£d by the tln^ or 3id by Beechams and Siegels, Is 4d per box c J*?r lb =^,^l. x, clJl  Pain Killer, Is 3d and 2s 3d per bottlf Superb Wine, s|d lb by tin or 6£d by lb Steadman's Powders la 2d per packet Vanilla Wine sJlb by tin, or 6id by ib Enos F«uic Suits, 3r 3d a bottle Rich Te» f 5d lb by tin or 6d by lb Mother Siegels Syrup, Is 9d snd 2s lid Peoples Mixed, 4d ib by tin or 4Jd by lb a bottle 1 Fancy Mixed, sid lb by tin, or 6d by lb Sb Jacob's Oil, 2s 6d a bottle Desert, 9dlbby tin^or lOd by lb Melfins Food, la 9d and 3a Garibaldi, 54d lb by tin, or 6d by lb - Bengera Food, la 9i tin Sultanas, 6*d lb by tin, or 6d by lb Hood's and Ayer's SarsapariHa, 4s 3d Snow flakes, 4|dlb by tin, or 5d lb a bottle Water, 4|d lb by tin, or 6b lb Himrods ABthma Cure, 43 lid a tin Ginger NutP, s*d lb by tin, or 6d lb Keplers Extract of Malt, 2s 6d Cocoanut, 7sd lb by tin, or 8d Ib battle Cracknels, Is Id lb by tin. or la 2d lb Bile Beans, Is 4d a box Peak, Frean Ade, Bee Ointment, Is 4i % box Cream Sandwich ...^ la 4d perlb Senna .Leaves, 2d OafeNoir ... ... 1 8 2 d „ Baits 6da dozen, Cherry Cream ... ... Is6d _ Wavelets ... ... Ja 6d „ Macaroons ... ... 2«9i „ And all other Patents tqaally Venice Wafers ... ... 2s 3d „ Neapolitan Waifers ... 2s Sd „ reducedj Chocolate Fingers ... Is fd  * Florence Wafers ... 2a 3d „ CHEMICALS. ISOAP. Morton's Cream of Tartar ... Is 3d per lb Silketone, lOd bar ; 11s box „ Carbonate Soda ... 3d „ . McLaod's Caundrine, 9d a bar lie box ■■• Tart»rie Acid ...lslOd „ Rswliugs Domeatic, 6d bar 83 6dbox „ tiinc Add 3d cz, Is lOd „ Bond's Cleanser, 3d bar ;4s9d a box „ Alum Powdered ... fid „ Sunlight Soap, la a box Refined Saltpetre 6d „ Lifebuoy Carbolic, 6d bar :Is 4d box •V Sul Phur , — 6i „ Victory Soap, 6d. a bar buiphate ef Magnesia, 3d per oz. Flora Soap, 8d a box Oaiverta Disinfecting Powder, lOi a tin Barilla Ash Soap lOd a bar Caustic Soda. ... ... 8d per tin Carbo'ic Sand Soap, 5d a bar Chlorideicf Lime... ... Is Od „ Toilet Soap, Pears assorted Tabletß. * French Chalk lOd per lb Tablets m a box, Is 1 ' Marjeraon's Soap, Is a box Tobacco—Juno, 5s lb ; Nailrod, 4a 6d lb j Pears Unscented, 6d a tablet • Derby, 5s 6d; Golden Eagle, 6s j Brown Windßor, 10 tablets for Is Nosegay, 6b> Cleaves Shaving Sticks, 91 each Sago, Tapioca, Rice, 2|d lb. j 51b la Marmalade, Keille-s, lib tin 8d Washing Soda, Id lb , Croase and Blackwell, lib jars 104 Corn Floor from 2id lb 21bls8d Sauceu—-Mellorp, B|d and la 3d a bottle Jam. St. George's, lib tin 4s 6d domn; Our Own, 5d and 9d 5d a tin Colonial Worcester, 3 bob. for Is lib tin Raspberry 6d a tin Lea and Perrin'e, 14& 26a bot. 2ib tin Plum, B£d a tin Tomato Sauce, 9d a bottle 2ib j«rs Raspberry, Is 6d a jar Chutney Sauce, lOi a bottle 21b jars Plum and Gooseberry, Is 2i jar



(\ DDFELLOW'B' UALL TO-fllGHT^t 9 o'clock TO-NIGHT, at 9 o'clock. TO-NIGHT, at 9 o'clock. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE or Mr OHARLBS ARNOLD and his ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY, From the Strand Theatre, London. For the convenience of storeketpers, the performance oommenoes. (EO-NI G H T, at 9 o'clock. The Hilarious Plenitude WHY SMITH LEFT HOME. WHY SMITH LEFT HOME. WHY SMITH LEFT HOME. By the author of' What Happened to JeneeV "••Itfa • • ton up' which is the funnier of the two." NO! YE8?" Prioac— 4i, 31, 2a. Children m arms not admitted, and under 12 halt price. Doori opes at 8; commence at 9 sharp. Box Plan and Tickets at Mr.H M Jones.' 12* Manager-L ILOHR. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA. TITE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER* BURY, Lro. TINWALD YARDS JTUEBDAY, December 4. TT7E shall sell on aoconnt of a Client— O>VA Crossbred EWES with about 300 4i(\) LAMBS. (A really good \n» ) T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 12 23 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. ~ ~E. W7 HANMER7 ~T ASHBURTON. THIS DAY, December Ist. 1900 AT THE OKA NG E HALL, AND MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, 3rd, 4th, and sth December, 1900, at 12 30 pm« Each Day. TO TAILORS. DRAPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, PRIVATE BFYERS, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC SALE OF DRAPERY. In the Assigned Estate of McCavtll and Co., Belfast, Manchester, and London. EW. HANMKR has received instruo< « tions from Barcey M. Ford, Fge>, (agent for Liquidators m the above Estate), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A large Consignment of DRAPERY, 33 Ctses and 15 Bales of which hwo been appcrtioned for Dispotal m Ashburton, consisting of— Irish Linen,i Table Damask, Irish Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linen, Guipure and Art Curtainp, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Lln«n Class Cloths, Honeycomb, Maroella and Grrcia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and Chintz Quilts, White and BleacheU Calicoes, Linen and Silk Han<?ker* chiefs, Blankets, Carriage and Buggy Rugs, Oloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Coloured Cash meres (ill wool). Black and Coloured All-wool Merinos, French Robes, Dress Sergee, All-wool Shirts, Union and Cotton Shirts, Men's All-wool Pants and Shirts, etc, Ladies' Under ' wear. Serges, Tweeds, Coatings, sold m fall suit lengths, and also m Ladles' Costume length?. WITHOUTIRESERVE TERMS CASH; N.B.—The public will please bear m mind that Mr Ford has spared no expense m securing firet-class Cutters, who have held important situations m the chief Australian cities, and all those who may favour him with their Orders for Making-op can rely on getting every satisfaction. J. R. BLAND, 11 163 Auctioneer. TINWALD TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. T BULLOCK _ Ageot_ MONEY OAA A A To lena on fir 9* Mortß»ge «5bttUUU on approved freehold fleouri. , ties either m one sum or ia sums of £1000 and upwards Apply to T BULLOCK TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms with verandah and scullery, centrally situated qq the south side of Moore Street. Possession can be given after Thursday next, 29th insfc T BULLOCK —T0 LET," At » low rental, Shop and Premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Casa Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Office, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given m about a week .„■. - 'T BULLOCK TO LET. Zetland Lodge Stables, situated at corner of Racecourse and Belt Roads, Allenton, together with comfortable Cottage of five rooms Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent TU LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 acres of land fronting Charles Street A lien ton, and near the Woollen Factory Apply to T BULLOCK. ■ ■ Agent. "_»_" TO LET Small Cottage Id Tancred Street, near the English Church. Rental, 3s per week , T B LOOK, Agent THE Australian Widows' Fund Lift Assurance Society has a vacancy for » Travelling Agenl .m Ashburton District. Previoußexperience not Absolutely necessary. Terms, salary and commission. Apply ia irst instance to—David Thomas, District Agent, Ashbnrton. : 11 202 Wade'i Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm worrlsrs, never Ml for adults and children rice Is Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; ohildren thrive after taking them Prl It



D, THOMAS. ,;'.;__ CLEARING SALE BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS, &c i HINDS, THURSDAY, DECEMBEB 6 MB DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Page!) to sell at the Hinds on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1900, The Whole of the Blacksmith* Tool*, Traps, Drays, Etc, consisting of Heavy Spring Trap, Light Spring Trap, Dray, Ohaffoutter and Horn Gear, Tyre Bad, Wheel Stool. Set Trap Harness, Pair Round Blacksmith's Bellows and Frame, 2 Anvils, 3 Pairs View, 1 Drilling Machine and Tackle, 25 Pairs Tongs, Large Quantity Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's Tools, Quantity of Well Piping and Mew Iron, LoD of Old Iron, beside a large 100 of Sundries too numerous to ■-•■ ' ' ■ "mention*-;-:*..\ : . ; 1 -COW, I HEIFER. Luncheon provided) BALK AT « p.m« 11200 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. PREIiIMINARiTADTERTISBMBNir /ILEARING SALE of Household Feral. \J tare, comprising— Piano, Marble Top Sideboard, Suites, Peer . Glasses/Duohesse Cheats, eto., On account' of Mb R< J. Hevby. Particulars and date of sale m futsre advertisement. 12 6 HENRY STKPHENSON, Auctioneer WEST STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held ."*':■ on 'THUASDAX December 2T, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd* 12 20 TJ^I^u6ATIdN~BOARU~OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER. BURY.f SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Erection.of Teacher's House at Low olifftj and Ruapun», and for Painting and Repairs at Aohburton Main, Ltunaton, and BarrHill.. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of the Boatd, Normal School, and at the Office of Mr John Orr, Aahburton; Endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than,4 p.m on IUESDAY, 11th December. The lowesb or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. O. LANE, Secretary Christcburch,, November 29,1900. 12 9 _ T E ND BS X 8 FTIENDERB for Church at Doric close on TUESDAY, December 4th, at 12 o'clock. A ACER, Architect. Aroade Chamber*, Ashbgrton. 12 18 fTIENDERS for Residence for Dr. Hunter, Ashburton, close on WEDNESDAY, December 5, at 4 o'clock, A. AGHBR, ."p Arohiteet Arcade Chambers 12 17 liONGBBAqH BdaD BOARD. IT is hereby requested that Driven o Traction Engmes will Quarter the Wheels of the Engines along Kuts on the Roads ; that no Cinders are left within one ohftin of Water Race Crossings; and that Loads not exceeding 18 Tons art drawn alocg the Roads*' By Order. November 27,1903.  11 189 .1088. ICEie. TOES Ices, Ices, Strawberries and Cream, and Iced Drinks at Floweb'i Refreshment Rooms, East Street. 11211 BERGEffs SHEEP-MAREf- U Q COMPOSITION IN THREE COLORS-BLACK, RED, BLUE. fIIHE finest and most economical Bheep X Branding Oil m the marketi Read the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers m Otago; WE XHTKND USING IT AGAIN From ft Z Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore. May 22,1897 Dear Sirs,—We have found Sihgeb's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using it again, as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose— P J Patbbsok, Btat. Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MORE 100N0MI0AL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J M McKeozie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmewton, May 19. 1897 Dear Sirt,—l have great pleasure In stat ing that Bkbgeb's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from yon has gives me e\ery. satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack I HAKE A POINT Of RECOMMENDING II From Robert Logan, Marltanga, Hyde. May 10,1897 Dear Sirs,-—I have vied Febser's Branding Oil for some years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stir ring ONLY TO 18 tTSBD TO BB APPBECIATED From James Taylor, Wairuna. Clinton. May 15,1897 Dear Sirs,—l used Bergeb's Branding blue, blaoc and red, last season on my flock, ant! I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. It has mty to he "used to H WW& XTIAt SATISFACTION FOR 81VKBAL HAMS From Mr John Elliott, Ohdbrook Station, MiddUmaroh. M»y 18,1897 My Dear Sirs,~ln reply to your inquiry regarding Brooms Sheep Marking Com* We have medthis Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even qaalitv and is ready for use* I find itlaata well, being quite legible on full woolled •kins. Itl'll muoh more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp black and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste Always ready for nset Guarantee! not to Injure the wool. Will wash off on ■ooarlog without leaving a stain ge&s ay P. FERRIMAN, Ashburbon, N.Z. F. FERRIMAN- Smoke New Venn*



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SPECIAL Netloe—That Geo. Duncan k Co. (Cheap Cash Drapers,) have en caged a first-class Dressmaker—Dresses, Blodies, Underclothing,. etc., made op at economic prices. Fit and Style guaranteed. 12 8 QHE4RING will oommenoe at Olent Hilts bo TUESDAY, iJtestnber 11th. 12 li JAB. HARRIBON. SI ILL ADVANCING OBAIGHEAD & BBKBYMAN 1 HAVE ,vet opened out, exs.s. Paparoa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods the; have hitherto Imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn at Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such a splendid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and stylish patterns to ohooae from as should please even the most fastidious, and their prioea, workmanship, and fib will compare favorably with those of the leading firms m Chriatohuroh or other cities, (they are also showing a grand lot of new Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., this seasoa. Customers would do well to place their orders early as 0. ft B. have already a large somber of suits on the books promised before Xmas. __,__ 11. MO G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JKWELftER TTAYING take* a lease of one of the new iheps m Davis*! corner, I am now showing a large and rarted atook of Watchei, Clocks, and Jewellery, Eleotro.plate, Ebo, suitable for Christmas and vftddtag Pre ■eati at prices whloh defy oompetltien. Net* the Addrsw—DiTW't Corner,



WANTED, ■:■■'/" WANTED, at once—CoosTand feoune maid. Apply Mrs Dbvahr, Family Hotel, Aahhurtom 12 3 T~~ OST^A small Parcel, addressed D. .J Stock, between Railway Station Kadi Burnett Street. Reward* 12 24 /CHOICE Flowers—Now is the time to \J ieleat, choice Peonies m full bloom—T PrtT, Smithfield Nursery 12 2J TO TAILORS — Wanted, Good Goat Hand, alao an Apprentice,—McDon ald ft Co. 12 10 TjTß>.gfl Whitebait, Gtop^TMaki, Bine JO Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 old Hen* at once.—J, H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Cffioe, Telephone 96. BABIN G Square Wwleyan Chnroh. To* morrow's servioes, Preachers;— Morn, log, Mr John Hay man; evening. Rev T. Fee. ■ 1214 WANTED — A tidy reapeotable useful Girl to assist m house work and milk one or two oowi. Apply by letter to— " L R.M/' MAifc Office. 12 li T7IOR English Dinnt'ware of A 1 quality V and lowest) Prises, go to Oarsok ft, Co, Tanored Strest N~~ KW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Cab tow*; Co a ANEW !Shipment of English Tel and Breakfast China jnst to hand at reasonable prices.—Cabbon ft Co. DAMAGED By water—One piece of White Sheeting 72 fnohee wide. Musd go quick, 9|<i yard—At G. Duncan** Cheap Oath Draper, Tancred Street. 12 7 MADAM MaoCABE — PhYsiognomist, Psychometric*, Inspirational Med ium, Dkvake's Family Hotel, Qi**'ions answered. Splend'd testimonials. Inter viewed by over 40,000 people m New Zealand. 12 12 GEL' <ur Price« before going' olaowhere. All work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tanored Street. We»t 10 272 WANTFD KNOWN —Masons preserv ing jars pints 4s lid quarts 5a 6d § gallons 6s 9d per drzan lib jam jtrs 2« 9d per d^zen 21b j*m j«rs 3s 9d per drzon Preserving pans brass and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at Fletcher Bros 11 182 WANTED KNOWNI-DuchesTTeir?e -duced to Is 101 lb or Is 8d by Sib tins or Is 7d by lO'.b tins. Further reduced by half chekt Golden Tipped Orange Pekce same price as Duchess at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores Sole Agents. 11184 WANTED "KNOWN.—Finest roller flour 2001 b baft 14s—1001b bag In 6d 501 b3« 10(i 251 b2s or 81b ls~Bran 3s 3d bag Sharps 5« 3d Reek-Salt 5s 6d at Fletcher Bros Caah Supply Storpa 11 181 A ME RIO AN CANNED Fruits, including £TL Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberrien and Tomatoes m any quantity at Carson & Go's Tancred street* BIG Bargain Sale—Special value m new snd fashionable dress ituff', m all the latest colorings, from 4s 6d full dress ; large ft<Z3 aprons, II Jd; Nainsook mnnlin, 63^; job line white twill sheeting at 10J1 ; large hearthrug*, 3a 3d; Door Mats, la 4-|d at Dotcak k Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tanored Street, Aehonrton. 11 191 WANTED KNOWN-Just arrived Peak Frean ft Co bhcuiti m following varieties: Cafe Noir, Cream, Sandwich, Choc* olate, Fingers, Wavilets, Venice, Wafero, Florence Wafers, etc, at Fletcher Bros 11 183 BIG Bargain Sale of Drapery and Cloth* ing at Dunoak k Coy Art muslin, 2£4 ; cplsndid value m Lace Curtains, It 6d, Is lid, 2$ 3d, up; Grey Calico, If^up; White Calico, 2|d ; Crswdson'g make at 4i 9d drzen yards; Tabling 11 ; Handker' cbUf«, 6 for 9d; Silk Sc»rvei, 10|4; Menb' vSac Suits, 27e 6d ; Colonial Tweed Trousers, 5« lid, up ; Boys' Collars, 3 for Is.—DunoaK k Co, Cheap Cash Store, Tancred Street, Achbnrtnn. VvON'T RKAD THlß—Bicycles from JBI6, XJ 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers I 7« 6d, Tubes7«6d, Bells 6d, Solution ibis Handle tips 1b per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12a 6d, Carbide 9d per Ib, Enamßllins? 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips Is per pair, Eclipse Cyo'e Work? 10 273 HA&KE Pianos *re the best; unsur passed by any for value. Just re ceived, S,S and A. Models of the above; call and see them before buying elsewhere ; up'to'dato, guaranteed. Easy terms. Organs from 10s per month, and pianos from £1 prr month. Agent for Milner 4 Thompson, Christohuroh.—H M Jones. VTEW BOOKS fn cheap editions, The 1M Invisible Man, K»terfelto, The Truth Tellers, Marcelia, The Great War m England, and others, 3d each; also new Annuals, including Boys' Own Annual, Girls" Own Annual, Infants, Magazine, Child's Companion, Our Little Dots, Children's Friend, and Our Darlings, Christmas Number of 'Black nnd While.'—A H Williams, Tancred Street. WESLRYANCiuiOH ANNIVERSARY Garden Party, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Deo. 6,1900 AT MENORLUE (Mr W. H. Collins.) fTIEAIrotnS to 7p<m. Strawberries and X Cream, Cricket, Tennis, Crcqueb ( Musical Programme, etc Tickets Is 6d" Children ander 15 Is. __ 12 Ig \ NOTICE.



0. Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MA CMS, PATEFSON AND CO Gold Dbkdgung Bboxebs, 203 High Street, Ghristohureh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Com* Dredging Claims. Mr Oiof Magnus bat bad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otsgo, ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashe rton Representative |M—i— ———————————————ia—■*saa~ssa| ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given that this Council is prepared to receive applications for the leasing of several of its Reserves within the Borough for a term of: 21 years, with ' compensation for improvements, and to I submib such Motions, at may be applied for, to Public Auction. J Particulars as to Lease, etc., may be : obtained on application to the Town Clerk j during office hoars. OHAS E FOOKS, 11 6 Town Olsrk THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. she fairfield"fleezing WORKS THE above Works are now ready to resume operations and Fretzlog Space is being booked. Applications for space can be made either to the Works or the Ghriitchurch Office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. 139 Hereford Street. Ohristohuroh. Decsmber 1,1900. 12 19 CHURCH PARADE. THE Ashburton Rifles and Ashburton Guards will parade at the Post Offioc at 10 a.m TOMORROW, Sunday, Deeembor 2nd for the purpose of attending divine service at Bt Stephen's Ohurehi All mem . bsrsare requested to attend. Dress: Bias uniform, side arms, wh»fcejtoves; (signed) W; E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding A.R.V W. SPARROW, : Captain Commanding Ashburton Guards, 1222



From the annual report of the old Dub* stan Company we learn that all the contracts for the dredge are let, and it is expeo&ed to be In full work in April next. The Leviathan Gold Dredging company's dredge will start work In earnest on Monday. Several minor matters In connection with the machinery have delayed the starting of operations. The gold being obtained by the Dobaon No 2 Gold Dredging Company's dredge is said to be superior in quality to that ob tained by the Grey River Gold Dredging Comninv's dredse.