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(Reoeived Wakapuaka August 24, 9 48, _ m, This Office 10 33 a m)

London, August 23

A man named Oost, formerly clerk in the Paris bank, London, was reman ded on a charge of stealing £60,000 frem the Bank in January 1899, on which date £70,000 in notes disappeared from the cashier's drawer, Goss admitted cashing some missing notes, which he alleged he found ia tha pocket of his office coat.

A strike that occurred in the staff of the Valt railway owing to the refusal of the management to reinstate a dismissed signalman has thrown thirty thousand colliers idle and paralysed trade with South Wales and threatens with famine the inhabitants in remote valleys.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph—Oopyrighb De Wet's Wight

The Fugitive Steyn

General Ifculen-Powell has a Battle

Received Wakapuaka August 24, 910 am This Office 9 41 a m) London, August 23 Lord Roberts believes that De Wet, having buried the majority of his guns, has crossed tbe Maglielberg hils to wards the Free State with only 300 followers.

■ Steyn, with a smell bodyguard, is trying to reach Machododorp.

General Baden Powell fought Com mandant Grobeloar's rearguard at Haflsanskraal throughout Tuesday, driving it eastward to the Pinoars river. During the fight General Baden- Powell. *and the enemy's rearguard galloped into each other. The Rhode man force engaged bad five killed, Including Colonel Spreckley, and seven wounded. The Boers suffered heavily. Planter and Hickman are pursuing them towards the Plat river.

Received Wakapuaka August 24, 9 26 4 'a.m, This OfficejlO.3 a.m 1 •ndon August 23 The casualties of New Zealanders at Buffleihoek are :—Privates E Bartlett, teverely wounded ; Private E A Bay ter, accidentally severely wounded.

MINING

United Press Association—By E Telegraph DtraEniN, August 24

Today's rales :—Dunedin, 83 6d ; Erick sons Reward, par, ls ; Gjld Q.eeia, 32s 6d ; Grey River, 16s 9d ; Grey River consolidated, 2s 6d ; Hartley and Riley, £717s 6d, £718s ; Perseverance, 100s; Three Mile Greenstone, ls.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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Received Wakapuaka August 24,9 26 a m This Office 103 am Hon« Kong, August 23

A semi official ' Japanese despatch states :-—-The Dowager Empress, Eva peror, and Ministers, escorted by 3000 troops from the Kansu province, started for Sheasi four days prior to the capture of Pekin. The Japanese rescued the foreign missionaries, and Chinese converts imprisoned in tbe Palace. The Japanese losses in the fighting at Pekin numbered 200, Chinese 600, and Americans 39.

The Chinese still threaten Yangtsun. London, August 28

The Queen has congratulated General Gaßelee during the advance on Pekin.

The Resources of Rhodesia

(Lionil Phillips)

As an agricultural country it shows great promise, and though it may be many years before, if ever, it can become a large exporter of agricultural products, there can be no question as to its power to supply cheaply the ordinary necessaries of life to a large population engaged in mining aud other pursuits. In Lobengula's time, Matabela land wis a famous cattle country, and, though war and rinderpest have destroyed the herds with whioh in 1394 tbe oountry was stocked, now that the rinderpest has been overcome, a few years of peace will gtifEce to re establish former conditions. By primitive methods of agriculture the natives raise aaaually enormous qaantitles of mai_9, rioe, and other cereals. Oats and potatces flourish, and, given irrigation, ali species of vegetables can be easily raised. Tobacoo grows freely all over the country, and its cultivation may not Improbably become an important indaatry. But agriculture alone will aot attract immediately a large jpopu tatiou. For this Rhodesia must look to its mines, and its mines alone. Here, too, the conditions are promising. It la proved beyond the feasibility of doubt that Rho desia has a future as a mining counntry; it is only the extent of thab future which is. uncertain. Mining for gold is being actively carried on upon a considerable scale in ten districts, and, in the opinion of competent engineers, the outlook is not discouragiug in other districts. Between September 1893 and April 3#, 1900, the output of gold over the plates alone has bean 90,118 ozs from 157,836 tons crushed. The average return per ton, excluding tailings, has, therefore, bennt 11*41 dwt. Even today, in spite cf aU the difficulties occasioned by the war, 100 stamps are ab work. At other properties 10S stamps have been ereoted, and within a very short time ib is estimated that there will be at least 400 stamps and many cyanide plants at work.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Pahia.ua Auguab 24 P Deloree, a Belgian settler, aged 70, dropped deid while playing in the Draughts tournament.

Wellington, August 24 Mr Seddon returned from Chrietchurch this morning. Mr Ward goes south this afternoon on a visit to tbe Hen- John Mo- Kenzle.

The Wellington Kennel Clubs Show opened this morning. There is a record entry, some competitors having been prize winners in England and Austraeia. The Postmasters-General at Hong Kong and Melbourne have congratulated Mr Ward upen the decision te adopt the penny postage; Mr Watt says the Yistorian Government is at present considering the proposal. W__lthG-ON, August 24 The Mawhera leaveß for Picton at mid night, to take the necessary gear for lifting the Mapourika off Mabel Island. Dwnedin, August 24

At the Polioe Court, August De Beer, a traveller, was fined &o and costs 28s, for altering a rail wry. excess tioket, with intent te defraud the Railway Department. The mount involved was three shillings

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Noatotrs Wmm Bill—Threshing machine owners are specially interested ia the follow ing clause, of the Noxious weeds Bills— Glauße 7.—" Every person owning or being iv oharge of any threshing-machine, clover dresser, or whioh is used on more farms than oae commits an t ff nee if he fails to thoroughly clean out such machine immediately after using ab each farm, and before removing such machine or any part thereof to another farm." There might be some doubt and disputing about the meaning of " thoroughly clean," so the Minister of Lands got the House to add an explanation aa follows s—" It shall be auffioieafc compli ance with the provisions of this section if the machine be thoroughly sweet dawn, tbe second dressing riddhs removed and cleaned, the soreen opened, tbe slides below the grain elevator taken out and the grain and rubbish removed, aud the machine rua until empty." Methven Brass Band—Sinoe the Band started, it has been steadily, but surely improving both numerically and musically, and the busy little township of Methven is ' frequently enlivened by the performances. We hear the members are working hard to make the annual concert, whioh is fixed for September 13, a greater suocess even than last year. A large Christchuroh firm has undertaken to supply programmes for the concert free to the Band, and the school committee hat granted the free use of the schoolroom, as a recognition of the Bands services at the hoistery of the school lag. whioh, bye the bye, took place on August 10, in the presence of a large gathering from all round the distriot. We wish the Band every suocess and a crowded house. Education Boabd.--The ordinary meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board was held at Christchurch on Wednesday. QDhe fallowing are matters of local interest. The Appointment Committee recomm*nd< d the following appointments: —Lowcliffe, Mr G. Ormandy, master; Rakaia South, Miss R. Corsbie, assistant mistress ; Mr J. W. Walker, master at Laurison. SaoBN-UL— A paragraph in our last issue referring to a smart retort in the Borough Council Chamber —the term scornful was used ia describing a councillors opiniou about the value of testimonials and not of persons. Ihe reply made was purely repartee and was accorded as such. Mr H Stephenson, auctioneer, will sell to-morrow a line of furniture without re serve.



O. Magnus, D. Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGfiUS- PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 203 High Street, Christchuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. • ___ Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years' practical experience oa the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Est, Ashbnrton Representative.



TENDEKd. TENDERS are invited for Building heuee at Highbank. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, Burnett Street Tenders close on SATURDAY, September Ist, at noon. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 8 181 Architect



TO LET, IN TANCEED STREET, \ SHOP, adjoining Mr Hall's. F. FERRIMAN TO-MORROW. SPECIAL ENTRY. FURNITURE, eto, comprising—Green Kep Sofa, Couches, Easy Chairs, Folding Chairs, Kitchen and other Tables, Wash Stand and Wars, Austrian Chairs, Cain Chairs, Iron Bedsteads and Mattresses, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, eto, etc. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 8 186 Auctioneer LARGE IMPORTATION OF WALL JPAPJSRS- I HAVE jusb received (ex s.s. Paparca) a Shipment of the NEWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to whioh I invite inspeotioa, These papers are exceedingly rich in desiga and colouring. People desirous of decorating their rooms later on, may chose their Hangings from the preaout full Stook, and I will lay them aside until required. J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STREET. Artists' Mater al DepSb. "~ndONM"fcn]MlX I HATE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on Firs* Mortgages at lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, TanoredeeSbrt § SHE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OI CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores : West Street, Athburton. EVERY Description of Farmers* Requisites at lowest rates. Grooeries, Hardwar Saddlery, Cornsaoke, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we art in a position to obtain highest possible prices for. all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON, Manager SMOKE * ' ~~~ ~" NO£i__l<*AY T_OB_I_CJOO| The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co., Rich>- .od, V.A. ALL LoasbPs Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Kooiibah, Wahoo, and Beujamaa Gum—at J T 0000 Storekeeper I » , .. -—£—— —«■» I Soaoka New Venus



Ambtj__kob—-The Ambulance Class of the Volunteers and Fire Brigade will meet at the Fire Brigade meeting room jfchis evening at 8 o'clock, when the fourth lecture will be delivered by Dr Maude. Cobpl Upton—We have just been shown a letter to a young lady in Aehburton from a friend in Pretoria, dated July 20, in which the following passage occurs i "I forgot to tell you that I b%w two Ashburton boysi yesterday, one Mr Upton, and Mr Roberts. They wish to be remembered", —We publish thin partly to show what an extraordinary state of things exist with regard to obtaining authentic information about our boys at the froati



SMOKE ONLY NEW_ (o) _ VENUS PEEFECT TOBACCO. 1-rrrmr m ih»i—h_m»_hi_hiiih_i_i«-iiiwi—-i im—wiiiiiiim—WHimm —i --—— THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TT AYE a few Job Lines thrown out at Stocktaking, which th»y are Selling at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is 6d, Is lid and 2i 6d Ladies Sailor Straws reduoed to ls Brown Moleskin Trousers reduoed to 5s lid Men's Best Crup Corkhams 263 6d for 19a 6d Women's Canvas Shoes reduoed to Sa 6d Cbildrrn's Oanvas Shoes reduced to 2s 6d Men's Silk Ties reduced to 6d and Is N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager.



WANTED WANTED— Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison. First-class Dress-making on the Premises. —Mitchell A Ttjbnkb PIOR SALE CHEAP—-Cottage of eight rooms, Netherby. Every convenienop. Most of purchase money can remain on mortgage.—Apply Mbs White, Netherby. 8 180 * M"~¥~LI^W^II^N~~OWEN'B New Waltz " Euterpe," on sale at Miss Simmonds', Burnet* Street, opposite Pub liahing Company. 8 184 "YI7"AIST«D, by Young Lvdy engaged j TT in buai- ess—Comfortable board [and residence in Ashburton.—Apply, | stating terms, to 8.C., Guardian Ofiioe. i 8 183 SOLES, Flounders, Garfish, Crayfish, Shrimps, and Fresh Rabbits, by express To-night, at J H Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. WANTED at once, a Smart Boy for the Yard. Must be able to Milk Apply-J. Mullan, Ashbnrton Hotel. 8 161 AJU'EL) KNOWN—xnat we hay just opened our final Shipm eufc heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and w are pleased to say thab onr buyers h j secured them at old Prices. Seethe value —MITOHELL & TURNER. N~ EW BOOKS.—From London to Lady- ■ smith, Knights of the Cross, Siege of Ladysmith, Shadow of Allah, Outsiders, When Life was Young, Fruitfulness, Besieged by the Boers, Jamie Meredith, Marcelie of the Latin Quarter, the Sanctuary Club, Empire Makers, Gilbert Logan, V.C. (a tale of the Boer war), Story of Baden Powell, the Matabele Campaign (Baden Powell, 8d , Deeds that Won the Empire (8d), cheap editions—H M Jokes I7IOR Ranges, Register Grates, and • Mantelpieces try Habd.ey Bros, who offer special inducement to purchasers. Large stocks now to hand. WANTED KNOWN-That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of French Goods, and invites the Publio for inspection. Sale for one month, commeooing SATURDAY. to clear the way. J. M, being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker In the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality. Repairs carried on jusb the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best' of tradesmen, at The Hall, East; Street, Ashburton | NEW LINES reoeived ia Birthday Cards Sunday School Cards, Wall Texts, Picture Scraps (in packets), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magio Lanterns, Cheap Books. Peace Badges, Fooiballs, Children's Tricycles, also Fancy Goods, including Rsd White and B'ue Garlands (for decorating), Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Cake Stands, Photo Frameß, Purses, etc—A H Williams, Tancred Street -Ml II I ■ ■ ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES ALL Members are requested to meet at MoConnell's Stables, oa SATUR DAY, the 25th inst., at 7 30 pm, where a paper on Outpost Work will be delivered by the Officer Commanding. T F GIBSON, 8 179 Acting Sergeant-Major tT~s TEPHEN S OHO R OH Ashburton. FRIDAY—Feast of St Bartholomew (Aug 24) 11 a m—Holy Communion f 715 p m—Litany and Intercession for Missions ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (August 26) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 am Matins, and Sermon 3 p m—SEAFIELD, the Ticar DROMORE, Mr T A Gates 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Vioar PELHAM POULTRY YARDS. THE Proprietors are largely reduoing stock, to make room for coming season young birds. Some first class Andalusians, Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol den Pencilled Hamburgs, and Partridge Cochins will be for sale for a short time a ( extremely low prices. 7 169 RitWITATiL R'JAD DISTRICT. AT the request of many Ratepayers, I call a Publio Meeting at Mayfield School room, for FRIDAY, August 31, at 7 p.m., to consider the question of Cutting off a portion of the District and annexing the same to the Anama Road District. 0. J. HARPER, 8 178 Chairman, SATUKDTYTTUGTzSIMe: THE Publio are reminded that the sale of Mr J H PAr/LlNo's Property, oentrally situated in Burnett Street, being Town Section 461, containing _ acre, with House of six rooms and scullery, also washhoass, eto., thereon, will take place at the Arcade, on the above date, at 11-30 a.m, as previously advertised. T. BU-.LOOK, 8 132 Auctioneer ___________ _ Centrally Situated, TWO Upstairs Rooms, ia the new Victoria Buildings, adjoining the Aroade; rental, 10s 6d per week T. BULLOCK.^ TO LET, COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of sfx rooms, with verandah, situated oa Wakanui Road. Possession oan bt given next week T BULLOCK SPRING Goods will be oa rlmr at « The Corner" on Baetoday, August2s.— NOBTHOOSi * HBFFOBD.



MIBS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Street, East Belt, wishes to notify that she has a first-class Quadrille Band available for _m_c«s, Wed ding parties, Concerts, aod Socials. For Terms & etc , apply to D. LeitjSH, Burnett Street. 7 17 NOTIOE QF R e M OVAL -~~ ' MR CH _S J STYCHE has removed from the Arcade to more commodious offices in Burnett Street, near Mail atsd Guardian Office 8 IST _______ . __ TO LET—Five roomed House and Stable, \ acre of land. Blacksmith's Shop; good opening for a good man Apply, 8 166 JAM 188 QDDSBLL ~ ISLINGTON Garden Fertilisers, 1 (In 66ib and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded prizes at tbe Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanni Road, June, 1899 Gentlemen,—l have used Islington's Fertilisers for several years. ... In the kitchen garden I use it freely and find It advantageous for all sorts of vegetables. As a liquid manure I have nsver used a better for pot plants anil vegetables. In fact, I always have aeack of your Fertiliser In my shed for an immediate nse. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NICOLL BROS. District Agm 4*; "AHEAD OF THEM ALL" AND RECOGNISED AS BRITAIN'S "DEST "OICYOLE. RITAIN'B JDeST JDICYOLE. 1 Comb akd Inspect thb Budge - WMtworth I World Renown, First-Glass Quality. Unsurpassed in Stability, Elegance, and Spead. The Finest Make of the Present Times. KING OF THE ROAD AND CHAMPION of the RACING PATH, Lad/s <$ Gent's £21. Ladies' & Gbnts' Machines on Hirx. LARGE STOCK OF ACCESSORIES ALWAYS ON HAND. HONEST WORK at HONEST PRIOES ii, ii, in CITY CYCLE WORKS. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Ashburton Club, 8105 i__ . , "3 TRIAD i?_*IZJF3 CO_ML_?__iXIXIO]N THE "TRIAD" offers a prise of two guineas for the besc conundrum oa the present war. To close 20th August* CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down your conun- I drum on the war, and post same (enclosing a receipt for 5s or more from any Triad advertiser) to "The Manager of the Tri*4, Dunedin." Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Autsebrook's Ooooa Auokland forwarding and Parcels Delivery j Agency Ballantyne, J and 00, Drapers Begg, C and Co, Music Warehouse Bing, Harris k Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Qawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kozie Teas, all Grocers'; Meddins, G., Ironmonger ' Messrs Wills' Three Oastles Cigarettes and Tobacco Mrs Miller's Cookery Books » Mitchell, Photographer Nelson, Moate and Co*e Tea N.Z Express Oulien, agent Nicholas k Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, Rsotmakcra Priest and Holdgate. Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Co, John Cowles, agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Sunflower Soap Suratura Tea Teed and Co% Cora Cure * Wahoo» Loasby % * Roolibeh' Loasby' Wilson, Balk dfc 00, Fr'ch O'fee, Ouvah T Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants ACETYLENE GAS-Without doubt the Light of the nineteenth century, Habdley Bros are prepared to give esfai mates to light up private residences and business premises, wi th this most economic and beautiful light.



IfBIEDLANDER BROB., LIMITED WEBT STREET HORSE MART. - OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, September 7, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., I/r»l 8 92 10 AORES AT HIGrHBANK, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received iastruotions from Mrs MoAllstsr to Sell oa THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, At the Meihvsa Saleyards, HER INTEREST ia Lease in Perpetuity, having originally 999 years to run. There is a fonoroomsd House on the property, and 1| aores are ia plantations. Full particulars at sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, g 149 Auctioneer Grain Freight TO LONDON. YITE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates, Farmers, wishing to ship will please communicate with as promptly. FRIEDLANDER Beos., Lib. FOR SALE, CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS, L_d. FOB PRIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed ot the Lyndhurst Farm on account of MR Max Frmdlandxb we are instructed to'offer his Ardagh Farm, adjoining the above, containing 2560}!aores, either in one Block or in lots to [suit purchaser! For,full particulars apply tc FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lra., 64 Land and Estate Agents. WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AHD GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm D. THOMAS BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, "August 25, 1900 500 Acre Farm, Westerfield, and 2 Acrei Near Ashburton Saleyards. D THOMAS has reoeived from tha • Publio Trustee to the Estate of Mr JW Anderson (deceased) to SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION, as above:— 509 ACRES LAND, situated near Wester field, and being R.S 29186, ring fenced, well watered. Also, — Lots 22 and 23, containing 2 acres, as psr D.P 259, and being part of the land included in the certificate of title volume 89, folio 223, situated a short distance below the Ashburton Sale* yards, on the Seafield Road, and very useful as accommodation paddocks. Inspection Invited. SALE AT & p.m. D. THOMAS, 68 Ashbnrtws AKCADE-SATURDAY, AUGUST 85. MR D. THOMAS has reoeived instruc tions to yell on the above date,— 4 Draught Mares and Geldings, syrs to Byrs ; ferial Also—Draysni Harness Sale ab 1 o'clock 8178 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer i' i ' 1 LAST urn its OF SALE. Oddments and Remnants Must Be Cleared It Will Pay Yea to Visit us ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Smoke New Venai



VEGETABLE SEEDS. Broad Beans.—Green Windsor Broad cans. Harlington Windsor Broad Baans, Mela' Border Hero Broad Beans. French Bsana. — Canadian Wonder. Pale D n, Eirly Dwarf Batter Baan, Champion Scarlet Runners. Baet Blood Red Beat, Sugar Baefc. Borecole or Curly Kate.—Dwarf Green Curled Bjrecole, T_U Green Curled Bore cole. ' BrocolH.—Adams' Early Winter White, Velth's Self Protecting, Early Watcherer, Carter's Eclipse, Snow's Winter White. Brussels Sprout—Sergmger'a Giant. Cabbage- Lar^e Early York, Enfield Marked, Blair's Phenomenal. Lambs Earliest of All. Rod Dutch, (for pickling), Drumhead Savoy, Early Dwarf Olm. Carrot.—Early Short Horn. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Long Red Altring ham, White Belgian. Cauliflower— Early London, Walcheren, Yeitehes' Autumn Giant. Celery.—Cole's Crystal White. Oole's Superb Red, Henderson's White Plume. Vegetable Marrow. — Costard, Long Whise, Moore's Cream, Long Green, Pen y-bssd. Cress.—Extra Curled. Cucumber. — Long Prickly, Short Prickly, Stockwood Ridge, Japanese Climbing.



1900 PLANTING SEASON 1900. Canterbury. Canterbury. P OTATOEB. These potatoes are a complete change of seed for Ashburton distrlo*-, as they were grown at Fapanui and the Styx. Oar Stock is limited, so early, application should be made If you are requiring any. I Pink Beauty of Hebron Oval. One of the best early sorts, productive and excel lent flavour. Twenty lbs alsj4s 6d cwt, or 7s 6d per 2 cwt sack. "White Beauty of Hebron. This grand potato possesses all the well known qualities of the. Pink Beauty of Hebron,, and has in addition, a clear white skin, which render it more valuable for market purposes. It U he most enormous cropper of early potatoes grown. Give It a trial, -and you will be satisfied with it. Sixteen lbs ala; 6s 6i per cwt, or 9a per 2 cwt sack. Beauty of Bith—A well known variety. Twentylbs a ls; 4s 6d per cwt, or 7s 6i per 2 cwt sack. FLETCHER 8R05.,, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeepers liberally dealt Jwith. These seeds are thoroughly reliable and true to name. Vegetable seeds, 3d per packet, or 2s 6d perdozan; Eighty varieties, including all the following:— SEEDS.~SEEDS. KIMMO & BLAIB'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen Flower Seeds Id per packet or lid per dozen AT FLETCHERIBROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Carmo' Thrive on Credit. . WE BUY FOR CASH-WE SELL FOR CASH-* THERE 13 THE WHOL SECRET OF;OUR SUGOESS-WE HA YE JS tO JBaD DEBTS.



VEGETABLE SEEDS. Leek. —London Flag, Large Mussel burgh, Large Coldstream. Lettuce.—All the year round, Drum head, Giant, White Go's. Melon—(Water)—Mixed Varieties. Mustard.—Fine White. Onions—Brown Globe. Brown Spanish James' Keeping, Silver Skin, Early Gol : den Globe. Parsley—Tfifla Curled. Parsnip.—•Hollow Crown. Peas.—McLean's Little Gem, Wm. Hurst, Ray. Dr Scuart, Stratagem, Veitches' Perfection, .Yorkshire Hero, McLeau's Best of Ail. Pumpkins.—lron Bark, Yellow Mam moth, Mixed Varieties. Radish- — French Breakfast, Long Scarlet, Bed and White Turnip. Spinach.—Round or Summer. Squash.—Perfect Gem. Tomato—Large Red, Turnips.—Early Snowball, Early White S one, Laing's Garden Swede, Golden Ball. Herbs.—Sage, Thyme, and Sweet I Marjoram.



All the above Vegetable Seeds to be had by the ounce. FLOWER BEKD3 Id PER PACKET OR lid P_3R DOZ3N. 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM. Want of apace forbids ns to enumerate all the varieties, but we herewith lißt a few of the most well known kinds,—Asters Auricula, Balsam, Calliopsls, Candy Creeper, OandTtuft, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Convolvus, Ever astings, Soditia, Lobilia Marigold, Mlgnotte, Nafitursium, Pansy, Petunia, Phi-x Drummondii, Patolaca, Stock ; Ten Weeks, Sunflower, Sw«et Peas, VerWna, Zinnia. Etc. Bulk Seeds.—(Cleaned by special machinery), from Nimmo £ Blair's Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onfon Seed ... ... 5, 6d per !b „ Selected Giant White Belgian Carrot ... ... 2s 61 „  t n James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3a Od „ „ tt Long Red Altringham Carrot ... ... 3s Oi „  " „ Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3a 6d „ „ \\ Scraln Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... ... 9d „  Champiion Yellow Globe Mangold ... »d „ „ "  Perfect Gem Yellow tflobe Ma« s olds ... Is Od „ „ !,* Mi7.tnreß Lawn Grass Seed ... ... „s 2_ " " „ Gorse Seed ... — j» od „ „ ! „ Tree Lucerne, per oz 6d ... ... oa ua „  'Oupressus Maorooarpa, etc., etc., etc. Turnip Seeds. Turnip Seeds, Guarantaed to be of the Highest Percentage of Germination j ! From 6d per lb ; §0s per cwt Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Champion Parple Top Swede I Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble Skirving Swede, etc, etc FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBUB TON, & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Wholesale and Retail Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. Seed Catalogues to "be had free on application 33$ per cent diseonnt^Uowed off List to Storekeepers



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