CABLE NEWS.

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Lohdon, SeptiraVr 17 Owing ro short supplies there are bad prospects of the American crop The majority of the Lancashire cotton mills are olosint? for a fortnight in October. The Qacen is to dissolve Parliament on Tuesday next, and summons it again for November 3rd* „, The employees of ihe Great Etntern Bail way have received a recognition of the six daya' week. h iv<i tTQsh cases of pfagae, of a mild character, have ' ecurred in Glasgow. Behlin, Septemper 17 A proposal to place in America eighty million marks in Gorman Treasury bonds has provoked aa outburst of bitb r ctilio- Ism hare.

Rome, Sept 18 An Italian named Gaetano Longo, com- Jilbted sfllelde at Caserta, near IN spies, af&er murdering his wife »nd two alleged lorers afad seven other persona. Syd»EY, September 18 Tfrrible effects from dioaght aredis etarad through the Commission of En qairj as to the condition of the west era districts. In some instances, 11000 (rat of flocks of 30,000 sheep died. On oae itatioh, 90,000 have been shorn wera 200,000 were shorn two yearß ngc.

THE LATEST

THE TtiANSTAAJU WAR

Another Beleaguered Harrison.

Boer Army a Ilabble.

Michael Itavitt Recants.

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Telegraph —Copyright

Received Wakapu&ka Sept 19, 8 50 a in, This office 9 20 a m

London, September 18

The British garrison at Schweizer ■evenek on Hart's River, gome 40 miles south of East Yryburg, has been surrounded for a fortnight, and is still resisting; A well provisioned force baa left Vryburg to relieve it. All the Boers heavy ordnance is at Kom*ti poort, Their army is a broken and disorganised rabble. Michael Davifct declares that his visit to South Africa has disillusionised him. He describes the selfishness and greed of the Boers, *nd states that many of the foreign officers are homeward bound, and in a penniless condition. He says Kru gee prolonged the struggle for the purpose of holding the gold.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

SOME EFFECTS OF THE WITHDRAWAL.

THB BENGAL LANOKRS' FINE WORK.

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(Received Wakapuaka Sept 19, 94 am, Thii Office 9 45 a m) London, September 18 Router's agency reports that there »re strong indications that all the allies will retire from Pekin on Tientsin, Dr Morrison states that the withdrawal will inevitably involve the massacre nf native Christians and all the Chinese friendly disposed towards foreigners. HONO Kok©, September 18 Tba German Naval Brigade, assisted by the Bengal Lancers, captured LiaDgliane •iam, 30 miles south-west! of Pekin. 500 Boxers were killed*

Xhe Bengal Lancers rescued a company of American Infantry, which was hard pressed at Motamoby by 2000 Boxers, who lost 200 killed.

* Some Russian troops will winter in Pekin. The repairs to the Tientein-Pekin railway will be fioinhed in November.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, Sept 19

The invalided soldiers who arrived at Auckland by the Whakatane reached Wei* llagton by the Takapuna lat« last niftbt, and were formally welcomed this morning in one of tht Harbor Board's large sheds, which contained a large and enthusiasms crowd of ■peetatotw. The Premier in a kindly speech exttndad a cordial welcome to the men, and on behalf of the colony thanked them for their services. The Mayor of Wellington spoke to a similar effect. Corpora! McDowell of Roberto' Horse, expressed the thanks of the party for the kindly treatment they had , received since they landed in New % aland. The crowd gave hearty cheers for the men, the Premier, the Mayor and Roberts' Horse. They all speak highly of the care and attention bestowed on them while in the oouth African hospitals. Lieutenant Colonel Collim is in oommani' flatten with Government to ascertain whether in the event of the annual mesting of the New Zealand Rifle Association being held »t Wanganui early in next year, the tieual grand of ammunition and other con' cessions will be made. As soon as a reply it received, the Council wiil be consulted as to the issue of the programme and date of meeting. Lieutenant Colonel Collins is also moving in the mattsrof getting a grant from Government to send a New Zealand Rifle team to compete at the nexb Bisley meet' ing Inveroaeoill, Sept 19 Mrs Kannioßß Railway Hotel at Lumsden was destroyed by fire last night together with Gulden's a'abtas and carpenter* sbpp. The insurance is unknown.

Protection to Dredging Claims

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Wellington, September 19

A deputation waited upon the Minister of mines this morning, urging that the syatem of protection to the dredging claims be extended, and put upon a footing of greater eeourity to owners. They asked that fc'ie law ehould be altered so aB to give Minister power to grant protection, if he thought it justifiable say for a period of two years, and even a further period if circumstances war ranted. At present neither the Minister cor the Warden had'any statatory power to grwQt proteafciea beyond the three months, which was a menace to the rights frequently of valuable property, tending to restrict enterprise. The deputation also urged that Ike mile limit should be extendedjMcGowan rej: lied that the present law gave power to the Warden to grant six months protection, and an application could nlso be made for an ttxtension to • mplete a dredge, while the MiaistfF could grant twelve months protection. There were two sides to the question, and he would set his face against holding grounds purely for specula tive purposes. He would modify the mile frontage olaute, and he would endeavour to have a bill pnt through this session provide ihg for ihat difficulty.

Wbathbb Beport—Captain Eelwin'a fore oast ia:—Northeast to north and west gales, Glass fall, indications of ruin Oabm Ihterbottion — The Telegraph Department ia at present unable to use one of the Cook Strait cables, which is believed to be broken. The Tutanekai will effect repairs ft« booh as possible. A RIOOKD—A record attendance prevailed gib Mia doprtraittee meeting of the Afthhurton A and P Association, held yesterday, when out of a full list of twenty four memberi, twenty tfaiee oommlttaemea attended.

MINING

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DtJNEDiw, September 15

To-day's ealee—Oromwcll, 101s and 100s; Fourteen Mile Beach, 40s ; Gentle Annie, 10s 6d «nd 10s 9j ; Grey Riv-r, 163; Half way House, 353 and 35s 61 ; Hartley and Riloy, 107s 6d ; Magaetic, 7s9i and 30s 6d ; Mahoneß, 4s rHuc ; Meg and Annie, 50s ; Mokoia, 218 9 1 ; Second Magnetic, 33s 6d, 54j ; Upper Magnetic, 30? i 32s 6d ; Vincent Extended, 42. 6d ; Waikaka Forks, li disc ; Waipu-ra, 28s. ?

The Dobson No 2 Dredging Company, whose olsim is pituated jist below that of the Grej&ivijt Ccmpunj, expect to commence operations by Saturday, 29:h.

THE AfH^tJETON OTABDIAtf t WJSMESDAt, SErtTEMBER 19, 1900



SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF MISS Rose Rlaney Football—The ffven aside tournament, postponed last Thursday on account of the weather, will take place in Timarutomorrow The Pirates A Team will leave by the 10.48 a m train: Town Improvements—Messrs W. H, Dollins and Coy's new b-ick building in East S<T»efc !» now rearing completion, and forms n huuiU. me etriio'nre. The wooden build "Kfl anj ining, formerly ocoopi il by Messrs J .nieso- ,s*f!d)er, and Jesson, jeweller, have hepo rtm ved, and [foundations f>r a new brick building in thstr p'nc- are w^ll above ground. About a drzen men are employed removing the earth necessary to form »he foundations and ce'lnr for the new premisel) J for the New Zealand Farmers' Coop | Association in West Street. The Commandant of rhe New South Wales forces wires to Colonel Penton that Priv«tpa Mitchell, Morris, and Wright of New Z 3a i land, leave by the Mokoia to-night The Governor has received a long cable from Mr Chamberlain, cocfirming the press message with reference to the proposed visit of the Duke of York to the Australasian Colonies,



K-ICtS, RACES — Fash Ojsters, Crayfish, Sofrs, Groper, and all 1 kinds of Freeh Fish for the mne week, st J H Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. FOR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eight rooms, Netherbv. Every convenience. Most) of purchase m ney e-tn rnmain on mortgage.—Apply Mrs White, Netherby. 130 FOR Ranges, Register Grates, and Mantelpieces try Habdley Bnos, who offer special inducement to purchasers Large stork* nw to hand. KEROSENE --edu «<\ tolli 6d. Oatmeal 25'b 2< 91 Flour 251b 2i, Wax Candles 7d — Cabson & Co. 9 5 GO^l> Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8 Keal bargain?.—-Uakson ft CVs Cyc'e Department. 9 68 ALL Luasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Besjamaa Gum—at J TCooch eeper ANIED K.NOYVM—Ladies' Jackets formerly 27s 6.J now 4s lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30s, now 5a 6d, Ltdies ! Macintoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's { Ulsteri from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from la Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrbw Orr'i Ghaap g«I«, 7 NEW BOOKS in Colonial Library serit, inoludittg ' Life of Lord Rcbarti (Jerrold ; • Little Anna Mark ' (Orooket) 'Black and White Heart,' (Haggard) ■Things Ssen,' (3tevens ; •Boy,' (Corelli) < The Purple Robe/ (Hooking) and others Also ftesh supply of (Jheap Editions 81 each including ' Matabele Campaign/ (Baden Powell) ; 'Briar and Palm,' (Annie *>wan); ' Bid for Fortune,' (Boothby); < Reproioh of Anaesley,' (Maxwell Gray); and others.'—A. B. Williams, Tanored Street. VTTAISTEp KNOWN—That we arc y T dealing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to imke room for new Goods, m.w landing ex S.S Sophie—Mitchell & Turker (JHEARMAN BRCHi have larg<» stock O Loasbits Wahoo, Bpnjamic Gnm Koo'ibah, and Cinnamon Care WANTED KNOWN-1 hat we hare exceptional facilities for displaj ng our Urge yttck of Oilcloths and Linoleonn, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of t*ew Patterns now landing ex S.B. Gothic - Mitchell & Turner. OtANO £17 10* cash, English make, good IT tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good )rdcr ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 topa, £28 10s ; Organs from f8 10 ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay nents of 10a and upwards. The Haake jiano is not excelled by any for value ; riolins, accordions, and music.—H M Jones |3 UILDERS will find it to their advantage 13 to get estimates for Ironmongery from Elardley Bros- MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery, tew Maotl«s, new Dreg* Goods, new Silks, itc, in the enlarged premises. Ladies and ihildrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under slothing in stock, and made to order MRS ALCORN is haviog a display of Farej Art Needlework—the newest hod latest - for two weeks, during which leriodjshe will give 10 per cent discount on r,, and all materials for working; As it is aid oat for inspection sh« will feel obliged f ladies interested in needle work could call knd gee it PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu. eians, Langshaos, and Dorking*, from 5s to 2ls per sitting. j 187 H. G. BTCRRYMAN. EYES~FRONf" ~ FTTHE Maori Singers are coming on SUN- X DAY 23rd, & TUESDAY 25.h, Odd- Fellows Hall MONDAY 24th, S»lvati<s &.tmy Barracks Admission li 9 174 ._ TinrEfr^ ~~' /COTTAGE of 6 Roomi, together with K_/ one acre of land, part of which is planted with fruit trees, situated at the Uoraer of TrevorV, Rental—Bs per week App'y to T BULLOCK TENDERS mENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on JL MONDA V, September 24, for building * Residence in Ashburtoni Drawings, &c, at my Office, Arcade 3hamber«. A AGER, 3 214 Arohitaot t¥ndbrs RENDERS for building a Sheam't Wh»re X and Cook House, at Glen* Hills, for J Bareison. Esq., CLOSE on SATURDAY, kt 12 o'clock. Plans, 3cc», at my Office, Arcade Chain* bors, ? 215 AAGER, ArchitscV, ASHBURTOS BOROUGH hOHOQL A PPLIOATIONS will be received at she JOL Offics of C J SrecHZ, Burntte Street, ap till S p m on TUESDAY next, the 25th instant, for the position of Car«tak er to th* Ashb«rton Borough Bohoolt Bohedule of datiee, tto>, may be seen at the above office. WM CRAIGHEAD, 3217 Chairman ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB T>ABSES will ba issued up till 11.S0 o'olook TO-MORKOW, (THURSDAY), at the Club'| Rooms, Arcadt. A. A. FOOKS, B 2gl j-~ ecret ary. TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT EXTRAORDINARY VAOANOY. THB following nominations hay« been reoeived— JOHN CLOTHIER EDWARD GATES JOSEPH ROBINSON THOMAS SEALY A Poll will bfi taken on TUESDAY October 2nd, 1900, between the hours o < 9a m and 6 pip in the Temperance Hall, \ Tinwald, for the election of two of the above Candidates, ALFRED A. FOOKS, 9 222 ReturniogOffioer. NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARC IMPROVED FARMS FOR SAfcE, 530 acres Rangitata, 250 aores Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 aore« Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aores Otaio. 500. acres Totara, And others of various »iz9s in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acre* Totara, tad 265 actes Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing farms of various sizss on the Rainoliffe and LevelH Eatatee, and two well improved StM-ion properties of 7000 aores each 93 CUM PARK pri^esT"liOubTlee~Boot Shop before baying elsewhere. ; 9JJO3 FOX Your Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new man?cement, Style and fit guaranteed— No) ' fCQXE & Hefford, '« The Corner." Brooke New Venus



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0. Magnus, D.Patebsokt, Dredging Fxperfc Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohristchurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Wests Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneox River, Otitgo. ! ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Aehburton Representative. ST. STEPHEN'S CJHUROH, Ashburton. FRIDAY—Bi> Matthew's Day; 730 urn, Holy Communion ; 715 p m, Evening Prayer 15th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Sept 23rd) 830 ft m — Holy Communion, calebrftnt, the Bishop 11 am—M*tins, and Sermon 230 p m—Special Gbildrens' Service 6 30 pm-Evensong and Sermon The Right; Rsv, tht Bishop of Christ* charoh, will preach at the morning and evening services, and address the children in the afternoon. JUBILEE MEMORIAL OF THE CANTERBURY SETTLEMENT The Bishop desires to meet the people of Ashburbon in the Oddfellows' Hall on MONDAY, Sept 24t>h, at 3 p m, and will deliver a lecture, with limelight illustrations oa " The Great Cathedral eof Europp," Admission Frbe R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar ! "" JSEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO A§HBURTQN FOR RACES. AT 2d per mile first) class, minimum 4a, Id per mile second class, minimum 2e, mileage counted one way only. Ticket ■ issued at Ohristchurch, Mothven, Spring burn, Tinuru, and intermediate station*, for first train on 20th and 2 Lab September, and express train from Chrislcburch, Dun sandel, Rakaia, and Chertsey, available for return tiil 22ad September. Oa the 20th and 21st September the afternoon train for Timaru will leave Aihburton at 545, and run 1 hour 50 minutaa later than timetable times. The train to Spricgburn on these dates will leave Ashburton at 5 55 p m, and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timotable times. 168 BY ORDER. WANTED T ADDlE—Service of Song by Scholars I 1 »nd Choir, B»ring Square Church, THURSDAY, Ootober 11. Make a memo of date. 9 212 WANTED— A Situation as Junior Olerk, by youth 17 years of age.—Apply by letter, io 'Olerk,' Gpabdiaw Office. 9 218 HARDLEY BROS, Ashburton, supp'y \ windmill and stand for $13, Well nking at moderate rab s. KNOWN"^"G~l r"DoDDB, Dentist, will ba absent from busi ness during dates September 19 to Tuesday, September 25. 9 *98 ITLTAIKTEL'— Twenty Young men to * ¥ wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a 9d at D. Ftcck's. 9JL99 T~~ AltF, your repair-* to the Jubilee Boot ____Hk ! p l __^__ 9 200 CYCLISTS warned, to wear splendid Cycling Shoes ; 10i 9JI at the Jabilee Boot Shop. 9 201 BOOTS and Shoes to Measure ab D. Stock-s. 8 202



1900, STUDHOLME JUNCTION SALE THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AW AGENCY COMPANY OF NBV ZEALAND (LIMITED), TIMARU SHEEP 330 taree-quarfcerbred Hoggets CATTLE Special entry on acoeunt t>t J, Ltfavre : 50 prime fafc Steeri Also, in conjunction with MESSRS OUINNKBS & LeOREH On account of Mr J. Fox— 35 two year old Steer* 30 two year old Heifera 40 twelve to eighteen month Steers 25 twelve to eighteen tnonth Heifers 10 Springers ALEX SCOTT, 9 216 Auctioneer* ?A~Dl) FELLOWS HALL. Under the direction of MESSRS WYLD AND FREED MAN. Business Manager—!. A. Killer. WAR BY "bIOGRAPH. FRIDAY & SATURDAY NBXT ONLY. FRIDAY k BATURD4Y NEXT ONLY. With » Special Matinee Performance ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, For the convenience of Softool*, Children md L»die«, and Families living at» distance. FRIDAY AND "SATURDAY HFXt WIIA BB PRESENTED THE ©KEAT BIOGRAPH OF GENCINE BOER WAR PICTURES GENUINE BOER WAR PICTURES, DIBKGT FROM The Palaoe Theatre, London. One of the moat) remarkable and brilliantly inccpisful entertainment* that h*a ever risited (he Colonies. WAR BY "JBIOGftAPH. WAX BY BIOGRAPH. The Only Genuine BOER WAR Picture* in existence. Taken from the front by the London kintuscope Company, Ltd, at a co»t «>f £600 >er week, by special permission of the War )ffioe> and reproduced by THE GREAT BIOGRAPH At the Palace Theatre. London, where bey created nothing ihort of » sensation MESSRS WYLD & FRKEDMAN'S Great enterprise in bringing theie remark* ,ble records to Australasia ha* been rewarded >y tha Most Phenomenal Suooess, money laving to be refused nightly in, Adelaide, ifelbourne, Sydney, and Dunedin (the first own of the New Zealand tour). EACS PICTURE 26 FEET SQUARE EACH PICTURE 26 FEET SQUARE. The Only Genuine War Biograph in Aus tralasia. Magnificent Living Record* of Genuine Boer War Incidents & Notable National Evsnia. Prices—3s, 2i, Is. Children hUf price at Saturday's Matinee only. Box plan at tones. 9 193 \ BHBURTON ST. PATRICK'S DAY tX SPORTS ASSOCIATION. FIRST GRAND Annual Concert. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, THURSDAY, f eptember 20. PKOGBAMME, Pah« I. » 1. Pianoforte Selection—•• Irish Airs." Misses Eourniqce & Johnston 2. Song—"The skipper and his boy." Mb J. H. Oliveb 3. Song—" Rory Darlin." M-iss JEtiotse Blauey. 4. 8-Hand Reel— Messrs Fitzgebald Bros., & Misses T. Devane, A. OrjLLEif, Mi Fitzgerald, A L> Lao ah. 5. Song—" The Kerry D&noe." Mrs L. G. Rievib 6. Song—" The Minstrel Boy," Mr JT. Carter, 7. Song—" Killarney/ Mm Johnston c 8. (Presentation of Whip to the rider of the winner of Ashburton Cup.) 9. Song—" Because I lore you." Miss Rose Blaney. 10. Song (comicS—"l won't go out with Reilly any more." Mb P.* Tbehton latcryal of ten minutes, PaTs 11. FAROE, entitled " O'OALLAGHAN ON HIS LAST LEGS, 1 By Members of the ACL Society. Accompanists—Ml99 Richardson. I). MoDONNELL, 3158 Hon Secretary j to"staind at allenton and i surrounding districr The Beautiful Bay Horse (16|hd8) GENERAL TRACEY. (Record 5.4.) By Berlin- Jenny Tr»cey (both imported SIRE of Victory 11, General Grigg, Experience, General Skandish, Tracey Belle, General Bhafter, and many othera too numerous to mention For further particulars, appy to THOMAS HAROLD, 9 175 Groom in charge ~TsTI N G T 0 N~ Garden Fertilisers. (In 561b and llglb Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded pises at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elm wood, Papanai Road, Jane, 1899 Gentlemen,- I have used Islington's ertillaers for teveral years. ... In he kitchen garden I use it freely and find t adv&atajjeoas for all sorts of vegetables. Asa liquid manure I hare nerer need a better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact, I always have a sack of yonr Fertilise In my shed for an immediate nse. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NICOLL BROS. Piatric*! Agents fin HOSE who desire a convenient house X and up-to-date, should consnlt Hard ley Bros., for supply ofhotandoold water



David thomas, ________ ARCADE. SATURDAY, < eptember 22 oj — N j 11/TR D THOMAS in ocnjunction with th< J. I ItX New Z<aland farmers Cooperative Association, has received instructions from Mr Robt. Clabxe to Sail the Pure Bred Clydesdale Stallion ORAIGIELKE, 5 years, by Craigtevar, d&sn Darling. Bale immediately after Paradt D. THOMAS, > Auc- FARMERS' CO-OP.;) tionem. HORSE FAIR FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 — 1900 — MY Next KOB3E FAIR will be held ca the above data, IJR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVEO ENTKIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., LIMITED. WEST STREET PORSB MAKT Horse Parade Sale. SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 1900 WE shall effar at our West Street Mart, immediately after the Horse Parade, the following first class Draught Entires and Mares ■:•— On account Wm Robinion, Eiq, Milton- Clydesdale Stallion < Young Extinguisher, by Extinguisher, dam Rose, by Young Prince of Wales (imp) Clydesdale Stallion • Southfield Stamp,' by Young Extinguisher, dam Old Blossom Clydesdale Mare 'Pick Blosiom,' by Reformer, dam Old Blossom, in toal to inord Nelson Clydesdale Mare ' Princess Rose,' by Young Extinguisher, dam Maggie, by Lord Salisbury, in foal to Lord Nelson On account R Qawn, Esq, Mosgiel,— Clydesdale Stallioa 'General White,' 3yr«, by King of Quality, dam Jean, by Lord Salisbury Clydasdaie Mare * Miss Culten,' 3yrs, by King of Quality, dam Polly, by Salisbury's Pride Ob aooount John Grigg, Eiq, Clydesdale Stallion * Harvester,' Syrs, by Workman, dam Blossom, by Lord Beacoasfield On account John Small, Ksq, Draught Stallion, 4>rs, by Vanquisher. Bay Colt, rising 4vrs, sire Vanquisher, dam Violet by Pioneer. On account W Chisnali, Etq, Clydesdale Stallion ' Lacquer ' (late Urau ley II), syrs, by Lord Cranley, dam Kelvin mare. On account J W Rogers, Esq, Clydesdale BialHoa ' Cavalier,' by Crown Prinoe, dam Polly, by Prince of Wales (Imp) On account Geo Grice, Eiq, Clydesdale Stallion 'Soottish Chief,' by Middlerigg Prince, d«m Fanny, by Strathmore. A'so,~ Seversl Firet-Ciass DRAUGHT MARES k GELDINGS. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lt&, R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 195 Auctioneer Urain Freight TO LONDON. have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available (hy steamer at- lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with us promptly. FRIEDLAfIDER Bros., Ltd. FOR~SALEi CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FBBD,;OHEAF FRIBDLANDER BROS, Ltd. 11/ ij'jHAVK lOR PRIVATK »ALB, Several Flrstclasa Draught Entires, ——| Fall p&rticalars on application FRIEDLANDBR BROS, Lgp_ WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ~KffI~TcARTER~ ARE GASH BUYERS, highest current rates, ail FARM PRODUOB. Agenta for Button's and Lawson'b Unrivalled Seed;. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL, CLOVERB. ho, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. OORNSAOKS always on hand. KATE & (3ARTER, OHRISTOHURCH. 9 57 KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL rnHB above School will RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, September 17, at Miss Fooks' Residence, Park House 9 162 BUY Direct From Ena-lamF— Famous " Khaki" Cycles. Great cut in the trade; Srst-olass quality ab bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2% ; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles 10* per machine extra; Quo tations for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. — John Hukst, Khaki Company, StedaM's Buildings, Portsmouth, England,



©OOD NE^S TO ALL GOOD NEWS TO ALL GEORGtt DUNCAN & CO READY MONEY DRAPERS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON c ( X ) c T>EG to intimate that they have secured a leave of th"*e centrally situated Prem 'net J3 now occupied by them, and are now opening a large and well selected .Stock o' 1 GENERAL DRAPERY, which hat foeea imported direct; from the Manufacturers i> I England, and will be told for Ready Money at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. We aubjoir t a few quotations, but remember that QoALiTr is the True Test of Value, and nothing is cheap which ii not good. We aik you to compare our value and yon will afc onof acknowledge that we are THE CHEAPEST DRAPERS IN ASBBURTON. Our mott i« Smalx. Expenses, Shall Pbofits, Quick Rkturns. Only a few Bargains. No room for more—Lace Curtain*, lovely designs, large sizes, value unequalled, Is 6f 1, It lid, 2» 6d, 2« lid, 3s 6d, 4s $4, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 6i lid, and 7s 61 ; New Print*, large choice of patterns, 2f<i, 3|l, 4fd, 6d,6f i; Galatcat from 6d ; Pandrras from 8f 1 ; New Drea? Materials for spring wear, from 11 ji lo 2i 6d ; 38-in Stripe Flannelette 3|i, 4|d, s|l, anc ; 6} 1; Wide Ribbons usually sold is 3d, job piece 6d ; Special Purchase Rifobea Black Cashmere Hose 9d, usually Is 3d. A trial solicited. 9 204 CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED •■ 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MBW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, &\ New Drill Fabrics, Serges, Gostame Cloth; will not shrink or spot w th rain. Novelties la Zephyrs, Prin|», Fancy PifoM, Spotted Muslin i, Lustoes, pi Vm k figured. Special Value in Black Dress Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mar ties ; Corsets, V D and CB, and also various other makes j Lace Curtains, Wai c Counterpanes Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices, Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their order* are gefctirg every satisfaction fin fib and style. ' TAILORING.—A thoroughly up to date Stock of Suitings and Trouwiofia in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Batiß*action Guaranteed, 10 Oases of LINOLEUM *nd CARPETS just opened. [|H »Qa ANDREW ORR. G. MEDDINS, "THEPEOPLE'o IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. JUST OPENED- "" " LAWN MOWEKB. LAWN MOWERS. •New Easy,' 'F. and N. 'Philadelphia,' • Carbine,' etc. ■wvrPSSSS? 1? 0 P°~ S * R£<*UIBITE6 OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, TkCLUDING Spades, Hoes, Rakes, Digging and Weeding Forks, Trowels, X Hedge Shears, Syringes, Watering Cans, J.R Hoae Pice etc DAIMT. t «TSi N? ILBi^ TIN.WAJRB.~Chur M( . Milk Pans, Skimmers, Patent Milk Buckets and Kramers, Butter P*ts and Mould*, BiUeys, Panakina etc HOUSEHOLD & BUNDER'S IRONMONGERY in Kdt "JiSt? REGISTER GRATES ft MANTLE PIECES c RANQE^f~RANGF«. s, Jnon, Zealandia, Challeng*. Champion etc The CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburton for any of the above; p.' My Motto is • Small Profits and Quick Returns.'



I •HiiMMMaNHMHHMMMaMMIi^HM NICi )LL BEOS. H F Nicolzi.§ E F Nicoll, L A Niooll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. &.GINTS FOR— Chrfstchuroh Meat Co.-, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Pire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Ksrc and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4^ and t> per cent. F E tfl T. We reaeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season aU the year round* S EED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. riIHE CHRISTCHUROH MeAt- CO., JL Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TDKNIPrf, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil Greatly increased production wherever oied. Satisfaction giveu everywhere* Nicoll Beos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. ~~~ FOB SALE TOWN PROPERTY, TANORED STREET BEING Section 438, containing \ acre with Dwelling ko, thereon, belonging to Mr Jas PflXLfciPi This Property cot having been disposed of by Auction, offers are invited for the pur* chase of same Terms and full particulars furnished T BULLOCK, AgKvb TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. fBS~W~SIMPSON, TeacherofTla^o forte, Havelock Street, Eaab Belt wishes to notify that she has a first-class Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Sociais. For Terms ft etc., apply to D. Leitch, Burnett Street. 7 17



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-houye Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G, M.L 0. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Klchardson, O.M.G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. , THE Olde Bt ' Wealthiest, and meat Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE [and the LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. .The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most «trinj>en Character, and Ensures a larger Reaerr to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making specia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or ast five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IS THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS &VERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—B| Per Cen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ghristehureh. ■XTTANTED KNOWN-That our Stock T T ff Linoleums and .Oilcloths now landing, fx S. S. Gothic," will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming for ware this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons—Mitoheh and Turner, WANTED KNOWN—A. very large im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rug", Mat?, and Carpetings just opened for the Spring Beaton—KoßTK* cots & BsmuD,



TO LET, Ai a Low Bental PREMISE \j-ia IfsoM Street, jast below R yol Ho e\ lately ocoupied by Hitob" iso an i Mils .h,» . *■-, : r T BULLOOK. _ , JBIAD - PJttIZM COMPJBTITIOW THE " TRIAD" offers s prize of two guineas to the person who nunei.bhe .four moat popular 'preachers,' 'doctors,' and 1 lawyers' residing in the colony. The person who votes the twelve the majority vote for will re eive the priza. To cloM November 20. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down your liib 6 1 preachere, « doctors, and • lawyers , anif post same (enclosing a receipt for 6a or more from any Triad advertiser, as p«sr li«fc below) to "the Manager of the Triad Dunedin." Aj&x Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulsebrook'a Goooa Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agenoy Bing, Harris & Co, Anew Brand Boot* Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Saucea, Pickles, Vinegar ; etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffae, Starch, etc Hayward'e Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Kezie Teas, all Grocers Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Nelson, Moate and Co's Tea. N.Z Express Oullen, agent Nicholas & Piukford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H $ Drummond Sunflower Soap Suratura Tea Teed and Co% Corn Cure ' Wahoo Loasby's, • Koolibah Loaaby Waltke'a Soap 1 1Wills' Three (J&stles Cigarettes & Tobacco Wileon, Balk & Do, Fr eh C'ffee, Ouvah T Yfttes & Co, Arthur, seed merchants SN^nl[VE FIVERS 1! HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GOMVIiLSIOfB, [TO. Preserve a healthy state of tho consti tution during tlie period of TeotMag. The words "JOHN STFEDMAN, CHSMJST, WALWORTf!, SUR3EY," -Are engraved on ihfl tinwwuent Slump affixed to e<"Wi I'arirl. Kempthorne, Prosser and 00. Agent GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE *»* DEPARTMENT, Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Bird's-eye View of Growth of Office. FUNDS, 1878 ... £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,531. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and Insurance Mo7iitor, says,—"The only institution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. , . . Although the operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it a useful lesson." J. H. KICHABDSON, 2] Commissioner. PLANTEKOA IT CURES- "OEAD the following TeHtimonislg, and Judge for yourself 2 11 THE DOCTOB SURPRISED Jt THB IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of •• Flantekoa." Sirs,—For some time past I have beea ft martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. Bat day« at a time I used to be in agony with pain in rhe region of the stomach, and all the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I wm attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to I say I acted on this advice, and One Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are all retnark , ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I can honestly recommend Pkncckoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours eincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but " Plantekoa" Oint ment healed it) in a Fortn'ght. Talta, October 15,1899 Proprietors •' Plantekoa.." Dear Sirs, —I am writing to inform you that I have used your Piantekoa Ointment) with most gratifying resuits* About five months ago I bad the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutt Railway Station. My thumb was badly crushed, and iv a few hours it was terribly swollen and »b black a* ' my hat. Some of my friends stated that in would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought iryself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Plautekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several days* The mult was astounding. la a fortnight it was completely healed, and as sound as it was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be iadnced to try Plantekos. Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemißt or Storekeeper for it§ Agents—AUSTBAL BOTANICCo., Eastßfc. and Cabson k Co, Tanorefl Street DON 7!] INAturm may care your NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is left) to cure itself is slowly overcome at best, and there Is apt to be some weaknesß left to make the next cough coma easier. We have two realty good remedies fr* I coughs and colda* ! BENJAMIN GUM ia specially suitable for recenb chilh. It ft pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre« vents itifiatnatory symptoms and allayt annoying tickling and haoking cough*. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE :is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack at quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved iv Pasteues Institute to poaeeas great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst beiDg perfectly harmless to human beings. vVe have received some flittering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvseutry and in typhoid fever. Benjitnin Gum Is 6i and 2a 6d. Cinnft monCure 2a 6ch Obtainable everywhere; soleproprietorsand manufacturers— Leatby 1 Waboo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Dunedin. Smoke New Venue