■P^moo since February. Horses die like mm, bub the New Zealand animals stlok to ft better than any others. They still haves one which has gone through tha whole cam paign, and is still fit. MrNeale has been under fire fifty-four times, ]

FATAL ACCIDENT TO THE ROSLYN TRAM.

Oae Killed, Several Injured

CFalted Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Dukedin, October 27 While the 9.30 lisalyn oar was on its way to town this morning a grippar failed to catch the tope. The effort! of the lineman were ttavrftiling, owing fco the greasy nature of the rait in consequence of the rain. The car sped like lightning dowa the track. Nine passengers were on board. A boy jumped eft* and escaped with flight braises. When opposite the Catholic Cathedral a Chinaman, who ie believed to have jumped off, was thrown against an iren fence and killed. Hit name was Kin Hey, and a piece of bone 7 inches long was knocked out of the front of his forehead. Opposite the Shamrock Hotel the car turned over, the p&ssengers feeing underneath. Three were mont ttverely Injured and were removed to the Hospital. They are Alexandrina Matheson, who sustained injuries to her back, spine, and ohest, and will probably recover; Kathleen Moors, her niece, who is nneonsoious and is suffering from slight concussion of the brain ; Lay Ling, suffering from concussion of the brain, with scalp wound and general ehook to the system.

New Telegraph Arrangements

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wbixington, October 27

In consequence of the poor support Aooorrird the continuous opening of the telegraph offices, instituted in September last, the Postnustar-General has decided to modify the scheme. The return for that month shows only 1,444 messages were forwarded outride of ordinary hour* on week days, fifty per cent of these were transmitted between 8 p.m *cd midnight ; 2 28 between midnight nod 2 a.m ; and 8 k.m, {inoluding Sundays); it was found over 78 per cent of (he total cumber of messages were lodged before midnight. As no improve ment h&B been shown this month, the con tinttotas atteedanee will bo abolished, and tb« cfSoet kept open from Bam to midnight on week days- On Sundays they will be open for half as hour in the morniDg, the r*te« to be sixpence for twelve words, both on week days wad Sundays. Evening news papers instead of being restricted to 300 word* oa Sundays, will be allowed to receive ad libitum, at Is per hundred, provided it is found the privilege is not abated. The opening of offices till midnight will probably be extended to Westport, Bleaheim, Nelson, New Plymouth, Thames. On holidays, stations insteadiof being opera continuously, will be opened from 9 a.m to 4p.m, and? p.m to 8 pm, The rate for press messages to evening papers on holidays will bo Is per hundred, instead of 2s 6d. This applies to the ten towns which now open continuously, but if midnight opening Is extended to other towns mentioned above, these offices will be opened on holidays too. The now scheme comes into force on November 1.

Attempt to Escape from Prison

United Fresa Association—By Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyright) Wellington, October 27 Three prieonere, Fred Stevenson, Will iam Benry Jobson, and John Johnson* appeared at the S. I\l. Court this morning on a charge of attempted prieon breaking, and were remanded till Tuesday.

LETTER FROM TROOPER HARPER

The following is an extract from a letter received from Trooper H. J. 0, Harper:— Middleburg, September 3; From Pretoria wo went to Ruste&burg uader General M»hon. Oa the way we had »scrap with th,e Boere, in wbioh two men were wounded,but we had the satisfaction of finding air fresh graves on the hill the Boers held next day. From Rustenburg we made ft circle and got on to the tail of De Wet's commando, and ohaeed him for ten days or so, It was on that trip that Lieutenant Bradhurne and Trooper Perham were Bhot, and Jack Heasley was badly wounded. Twenty of us under Lieutenant) Bradburne were «enb to patrol a kopje whioh had Already been shelled. I had no idea any Biers were there, but when we gob about forty yards from it four hundred of them opened fire on ub from the splendid coyer they occupied. All we could do was to ride for our lives. Besides the men shot, Sour horaeo were loft on the field, and three more were wounded. I was one of the five lucky ones who gob out without a scratch on man or borse. After this Berap we travelled through aome of the worst country I h»v« ■e«R in South Africa viz,. "The Buih Veldt*" It ia covered with thorny mimosa and water is very icaroe and bid. The roads are nothing bub sandy track* and were vary hard on the moles. We reached Pretoria about a week ago, and were ordered to go to Middletrarg where we are now halted for half a day. It is rather » nice little town, bufc yon oan buy nothing In it. Wt bear thab there is heavy fighting ahead, and that ib is most likely the Boers last stand and we hope another month will finish the war. Before leaving Pretoria I went) to see Jack Heaeley in the hospital, he Is setting on Erst rate. Major Cradook, of the second contingent has been promoted to the rank of Colonel, and has taken over Colonel PHoher'f brigade oouaistisg of our selves, the Qanenslandera and th« Imperial Yeomanry} he well deserves"the rise. Carl Roberts and I are still battling along, and hope to see it through with any luck. We have both lost oar section mates, bub are well and heavier than when we left New Zealand.

GERALDINE HORSE FAIR

Mesiir* Maling and Shallcrass bald a success* fol hone sale on Thursday. The attendance tti a large one from all pwti of the district la all thare wera 34 horaea entered, which, however, fell far short of the demand. The demand for young horses waa great, and there were nob sufficient forward to meet it. Draught* brought £26, £28, and £32, young borxes up to £45, hacks from £6 to £14. A big lot of farm implements and sundries were also disposed of. Farm drays sold at £12, and spring traps from £8 to £11.

TIMARU GRAIN MARKET.

The grain market still continues quiet. ■ Bales are limited, and in common with the southern markets, quotations are nominal and unchanged. Wheat.—Tuscan and vel* vet in good lines, 2« 4£d (sellers want 2s b&) red chaff 2a 4d. Long oats la 7£d to Is 8d and short oats 1* B|d to la 9d? All the quotations are fob For barley there is practically no enquiry, and f otatoes nomin' ally 30s have been enquired for a little lately. Prime dsrwents are selling in small ines,

The Death in Rakaia Riverbed

THE INQUEST,

An inquiry was held yesterday at theS.M Court, Rakaia, before Mr L Oxley, J:P, and a jury of >i, who selected Mr Gee as fore man, touching the death of the man found in Rakaia riverbed. Albert Thompson, labourer, safd that on Monday last he was on Mr Russell's farm on the islands, and saw deceased who asked him for a rabbit, which he gave him. Had no further conversation with him. On Thursday witness was again aboui the islands and went to see if the man was camped in the same place. Saw a blanket over a stick and went to look for the man.! A little further along saw another blanket thrown over the surface of the ground, and on lifting it saw the body of deceased Ijing in the sand. Believed the deceased mast i

have made the hole in the sand. He wm face down. Noticed * bucket; there and old embers of a fire. When speaking to deoeaied on Monday took him to be a foreigner; he eaid he had jusb crossed the river from the Rakaia aide. Noticed that he was lame and wearing a pair of elas tio side slippers* Was quite certain that the body juab seen it that of the peraon he had spoke to on Monday. On hia way 60 Rakaia in the evening witness met the Con stable, and reported what he had seen, and went with him to where the body was. It wan in the tame state as when first seen. Deceased had a swag with htm ahd did not look to be bad when witness saw him on Monday. He was dresaed Constable Stanley, stationed ,'ab Rakalft aworn said, from information received last night from the last witness, hired a trap and went about eight miles down tho river, accompanied by the last witness to a quan» tity of broom whtre someone was evidently camped. Saw a blanket thrown on R stick as if to form a teat. Close by there was on enamelled mug and a email billy, and evi dently a fire Lad been lighted. A few yards furthei on there was another blanket thrown on the ground and on lifting it found a hole about four feet long by about three feet wide, and over the whole three or four broom stick?, and in the hole was the body of deceased. The body w&b partly on its left! aide, face downwards' There was an old j overcoat under his head, and v singlet and some other garments. There wae also an o!d bucket lying at his feet containing embers of wood and there had evidently been a fire there. The body was , fully dressed ; The clothes were wet. Examined all hia clothes but found nothing by which to identify him. | The only thing on him were a Waterbnry watch, three coppers, a pocket book and a pocket knife, and a small bottle of oil. There was no tea, sugar, or any food about except parb of a cooked rabbit in the billy. His swag consisted of two blae blankets From the position of the body and the ap pearance of the hole I should say that the man gob suffocated on account of the old fire in the bucket. No air could get in and probably that accounted for the smell. The weather since Monday had been close and wet. Deceased may have baen wet through before camping there.

The deceased wore a composition left leg, and appeared to be about Bixty years of age ; wore a bluo serge suit, was very broad about the shoulders and neck, grey bushy beard and moustache, and had very small hands and feet. ODhere was no writing about the pocket book. The Coroner said this wan nil the evidence, and there were no means of identification ; it was evidently a case when n verdict of " Found dead," would meet the caee.

The jury expressed a wish to have a post mortem made. The inquest was adjourned bill 7.30,

On resuming, Dr Cordner said he had mada a superficial examination of the body, dnd found the face and scalp very deeply congested, and a quantity of liquid blood az'r.g from the mouth and nostrils. Decom position was far advanaed, and a post mor tem under the circumstances would nob have given evidence of death by suffocation ; but from the app (trance of the body and above congestion, the position in whioh the body was found, and the surrounding oircum- Btances, witness had no doubt the cause of death was suffocatios:

The jury, after consideration, returned the following verdict: *' The deceased (un» known), met wiih hia death from suffocation; how caused there ia do evidence to show."

Tenwald Town Board.

The ueual monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held laet evening. Present —Messrs CDoherty (chairman), JGudseil, J Clothier, T Scaly, and T Williams.

Correspondence was received from the returning officer notifying the election of Messrs Clothier and Seaiy,— The chairman welcomed the new members, and they retu ned thanks.

Mr F Hawkius wrote, offering to rent the reserve opposite saieyards.— Ib was resolved that the reserve be not Ist ab present.

Kb was also resolved to have some gorse grubbed off the reserve, and some pinus insignia planted In the vacant spaces. The whole Board was appointed a Works Committee, three to form a quorum. The Works Committee was authorised to repair a footbridge on Johnston street.

It was resolved to notify the contractors for the concreting and channelling to pro* ceed with hia work immediately. A com mittee consisting of Messrs Scaly, Williams, and Dohsrty was appointed to go into the present existing arrangements between the officer! of the Board and the Board, and to report at the next meeting any improvements they may think fit in the present system ' After a small account of 12s bad beea passed for payment, the meeting adjourned.

THE GRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo

Telegraph—-Copy r'gh 6.

(Received Wakapuaka Oot. 27,8 hb am, This Offioe9 38am) JSonq Kong, October 26 A violent Boxer proclamation baa been circnlated at Lienchau, in Southern China. It blames the Em peror for tolerating foreigners. The death of Kangyi is confirmed!. The Germani defeated the Imperial troops at Ansbtt, capturing two Kruppi.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Whixikqtok, Octi27

Appeal Court, Kebbell v OJlivier com menced special case removed from Supreme Court. Plaintiff sold a bank of New Zealand share to defendant,after banking act of 1864. The bank refused to regeeter the tranefer, plaintiff has paid calls and now sues for repayment and indemnity against future liability. Mr H. I>. 801 l for plaintiff, defendant appears in person. _^_

SPORTING.

RICOARTON GRAINING NOTES*

United Press A«Boolatlon—By Eleo&rlo Telegraph Chbiswhurch, October 27

It was a capital morning for time making, the truck being in splendid condition and the wind favorable. Somerled and Glenaladale did a mile and a furlong in g.5; Garmaroo beat Rotsgemonb over six furlongs, the last four in 50iecs; Scottish Minstrel, Torpina, Cannie Cbiel, did medium pacing; Djin Bjin and Miis Delavat a milt and a quarter on the plough, the last mile in 1.505, all out, Miss Delaval being a length in front. Dun das, with a rather more than his Cup weight, and Malatua, with probably 18!bs leas than his weight, galloped a mile and a half iv 2.38J, the first mile in 1.45, the round taking 2 26£. (This was on the Inside of the grass, and so far is the fastest mile and a half this season, the track being much faster. Both were ridden out, and finished together, Malatua probably going the strongest With the weights reversed, the verdict would not hftve bean the same Ideal and Renown slipped over six furlongs fast); Nihilist did a mile and a quarter, Sb Denis joining in tho last fire furlongs ; The Spinner and Terrapin, six furlongs, last five 5q 1.5£ ; Benzoin, last four of six furlongs

in 60«ecs ; Falmen and Matteroa did a mile and a quarter in 2 14, the last mile in 1.46, Matteroa slightly leading her companion and striding nut morn freely than yesterday, and aßxlom to improve the pace. Derre*t was on Falmen. Huku covered a half furlong short of two miles in 3 32, his Brst round taking 2 28, the test 232 ; Whirl wind assieted ia the first part, and fc*ara and Hawthorn over the last mile, and half mile, respectively. It was a useful gallop, the last mile and a half taking 2,44. Strath nairn shortly afterwards ran orer the same distance at a good working pace, covering first half mile in 56 aecs, and running the last round in 2.33. Seabroek went to bring him borne, bjfc was of no use, and he ran down the laat half comfortably in 63 sees. Hermosa beat Spider over six furlongs, run from a standing start !n 1.10. Blazer, with a flying start, slipped over fiva furlongs in 1 3§, last half mils in 50 sees, not fully extended. Paoposal ran seven furlongs, Romanoff bringing her home; Cora Linn and Lady Killer eaoh did Strong work j Warbeck was better than Transport In a six furlong run, the last four taking 49$ sees. Haria and First Blood took a second longer; Goldspur and Jupiter went strouly over the same distance j Long Tom and Crash jatnpvd the hurdles. Paladin registered a fine performance over six furlongs in 1.15| from a walk start, the last four furlongs in 4fseos. The fastest sprint of the season Cherrystone led Pampero at the end of six furlongs, in I.lS< Good work was done by the two year'Olde Wind whistle, Calibre, Goldenmere, Wepener, Margot, and th« ¥aldhurit lot, doing the best performance*. The following is the latest bstting :— 3—l Malatna y 4 —1 Tortulla j s—l Dundas ! B—l Ideal 9-1 Huku ' 10-1 Miss Delaval and StratJinairn 12—1 Skobeloff t2—l Fulmen end Materoa 25-1 Djin Djin

I Value of Building Allotments ik TINWALD AND HINDS TOWSSHIPS —Mr T. Bullock sold by auction to-day, en account of Mr Rcbarb Hislop, lota 12 and 14, each containing £ acre, part of R S 4391, original Hinda township, for £15, to Mr John Hickcy, and lot 249, containing 36 perches, port R 8 6023, plan 91. Gr»h m Street, Tinwajd, to Mr Thomas Timms, at £15 10§. Lnfc 231, pan 91, fronting Anne Street, Tinwald, was pasted in at £14.

The Ditnedin Tram Acoidbkt.—M' Lawford Reeves (Mr John Ort'u ioo-in law) was one of the passengers Id the Roslyn tram at the time of the accident, recorded in another column, but a telegram received by Mr Orr today states that he escaped injury. The accident appears to have been an alarming one.

MINING

United Prese Association—By Electro Telegraph Dunedin, Ootobor 26 Hartley and RUey return, 98oz sdwr. The directors have declared a dividend of 7s 6d per share Dunbdis Oct 27 Sates Alpine consols 44a; Central Charlton 22s 6d, Charlton Creek, 49s 6d, 39* 9d, 40s Electric 50j 9d, Electric extended, 36a 365, 35s 9d, 355, Fourteen mile Beach 40s, 40 6d Galvanic 39s 6d, 40s, 40a Gentle Annie 26s Grand Junction, 4s 9d, 8s ; Hartley and Riley 137s 6d, Junction Electric, 325,31b 6d, 31s 6d, Kawarau consolidated Is D»o, K>Hy and Casey, 31s 3d, Lady Charlton 6d dis, Leaning Rock, 5s dis ; Metallic 33s 33a 6d Mokoia 22a North Beaoh Is Is 3d Roxburgh Jubilee 4s, Upper Magnetic 4fis Waikaka daeen 2s 6d,—Charlton Creek 51' a for 136 hours, Electric 254 ounae* for the week Junc tion Electric 204 ounces for Iha wee* Cromwell 41 oss 13 dwfe 19 grs

The Bakery Flat Sluicing Company report a return of 70oz Idwfc 22gr xW Ihree and a-half weaka

A satisfactory trial of the Sailor's Bend dredge was made yesterday. She starts for her claim on Monday The registration of dredging claims is golog on apace at Ross (says the Grey River Argus), and boom times are pleasantly ooked forwardto

The return of the Gold Qieen dredge is 22 z.

THE ABHBUBTON ©UABDlAtfi SATtJB2>AY, OCTOBMK 27, 1900



Thb New Oaks —The first oonsignmtnt ot carriages which the Railway Depart ment are obtaining from the United States for the express trains h believed to have Isffc St. Louis for New Zealand. All the carriages are to be despatched by Decemr ber.



Obitoabt— The greateet regret will be felt la Oanterbary at the sudden death of Dr James iETsng, well known in Obriatohurcb, which took place last aight. He bad bfea ailing anring the week, but wsi out visiting bis patientb yesterday. On returning home he sat down in a chair, and began to read, but suddenly expired. He leaves a widow and eleven phildren. one of hie sons, Dr William Irving, having taken up the medical profession, is in practice in Chriateburob;



A Cattw ipiDEMic—There is an epld emlc of tallk foyer among cows at Edendale just now. Somel^farmera have lost two or three, while one here and there dies. Aa generally happens, so it Is now, that In every case it Is the best cows of the herds that tmeenmb.



Hew Venus



DIARIES for 1901, now in itock; new book*: China, The Goddess, The Out *pan, Boy, Snnai Life in the British Army, The (Strong Arm, A Son of Erin, Castle and M»nor, Conviofc 99, Dauftay's Tower, Sport or War, Raskin's Works, Tennyson's Poems Is 3rl, Where the Shoe Pinches, Alletta, kittle Anna Mark, New editions: In the roar of the Sea, 8d ; On the day of Battle, 8d ; Ailwyß, 8d ; Bed Badge of Courage, 8A ; England's Peril, Bd.—H M JoNM. TTTANTEDKNOWN-A very large im- VV portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rag*, Mats, and Carpeting* jusb opened for the Spring Reason—North* COTB & HSFFOSD. T> UILDERS will find it to their advantage X> to get estimate* for Ironmongery from HABDI.ST Bros. RIZE toGGS—SYttiogTof Eggs.of follow, ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andalurian; also Crosses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Ling* shan Buffs, Langshan Indian Game. Crosses. 5s aifeting, 10 guaranteed. For partloal»rs apply this office 9 279 WANTED Known—The rapid lightning Shirt Gloss hss by far the largest sale In New Zealand—John Orb and Co and Shiarhahßros WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the beet material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J, 11. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives him superiority and facliiJy to know the best value and quality Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, nettest, and most fashionable style. Beat leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Ham* East Street, j A4hburton. FINAL NOTICE, ALL ACCOUNTB owing to the under signed MUST BE SETTLED (or ar ranged for) on, or before, WEDNESDAY, October 31st, or I shall have to SUE for same at once, R. S.BFAN, 39 243 West Street NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. Excursion Fares for Opening of Industrial Exhibition at Ohristchurch, Christohurch A. & P. Show and Rases, and for Prince of Wales Birthday. AT 2d per mile Ist class. Id per mile 2ad class, minimum 4s and 2« respectively, mileage counted one way only. Tickets issued to Christohurch from all stations on Huruoui-Bluff section from October 30th to November 9th, also from Ashburton, Cal verden, and intermediate stations, including Branch stations between those points, by Ist train on 10th Exourtion Tickets at these fares will also be issued from any station to any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section on November 7th, Bth, and 9th ; all available for return till 4th December. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every cats?, and may be broken after the first 25 miles, From 29 h October to 17th November, inclusive, Extra Express Trains will tun daily (Sundays axceptad) from Christchuroh to Dunedin and Dunedin to Chrlstehuroh at the following times:—Ohristcharch depart 10.20 a m, Rakaia 11.34, Ashburton 12 17 pm. Stops also to take up at Dunsandet and Ohertsey, and to take up or set down" at Hindi at 12 41 pm, Racgitata 1.10 Dunedin depart 10 20 a m, Ashburton 6 26, Rakaia 7.2; stops also to take up or set down at Rangitata 5.30, Hinds 5 54, and to set down aiCherteey, Dunsandet, Roile-ton, and Hornby. Will stop at all stations where the ordinary express train stops Fuller particulars in bills 10 241 BY ORDER NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYB EXCURSION FARES TO TIMARU FOR A. AND P. SHOW. AT 2d per mile Ist class, minimum 4?, Id per mile 2nd class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, tickets issued ou the 31st October at Christohuroh, Oamaru, and intermediate stations, avail oble for return till the 3rd November. On the 31st October a train will leave Ashburt«n for Timaru at 10 50 a m, arriving there at 12 45 *pm. This train will stop for passengers for Timaru only at Tinwald, Rangitata Island, and intermediate stations, and will bo due at Tinwald at 10 57, Winalow 11.7, Hinds 11.22 am. It wilt seb. down passengers at the Timaru Show Grounds - Platform. On the same date a train will leave Timaru for Ashbnrton at. 5.55 pm, taking up passengers at the Show Grounds, and setting down where required! The express train on 31st will not take excursionists returning from Timaru up to Ashburton. Fuller particulars in posters. 10 242 BY OBDER. ~~ wTFtTd T7l VERY BODY to remember that A. H. JlLj Williams is the local Agent tor Redfern Superior Rubber Stamps. Same prioe as Ghrlstchurclt ~ SHEARING. Til VERY convenience, including Wool* press, at Ashburton or Tinwald Yards. Reasonable paddock accommodation dur ing Shearing FREE. For further particulars apply to Caretakers. 10 246 ALBERT ROBERTB, Secretary SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH Q ROODS 1 PERCH Q BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sate Plan, on which is erected a Dwell 8 ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Coal ahed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro* perty of Mb Wars. As he has removed into town, be is desirous of effecting? a quick Sale on very easy termj of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. INDUSTRIAL BUILD T|va 800IETY SHARES. I FOR SALE, TTNKXPIRED Appropriation and tw \J Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year without Interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET, Centrally Situated, WO Upstairs Rooms, In the new Viotori T Buildings, adjoining the Arcade al, 10s 6d per week T. BULLOCK. TINWALD FOR SALE, 90 iglli 90 A short distance -. Below the t Tinwald Railway tatioi originally part) of Graham's Farm, «h* property of Mr X Hiokman '■ If desired it can be divided into twt , allotments, making 45 acres each ' T. BULLOOK. ASHBURTON PRESBYIBERIAN MANSE fTIKNDERS are invited for Additions and j X Alterations. Plan and specification can be seen at the •hop of Mr Amdrkw Obs, with wham Tenders are to be lodged by 3 o'clock p m, on IUKBDAY, October 30. 10 20



80. Magnus, D.Patebson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO. Gold Dredging Beckers, 208 High Street, Christehurob. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnas has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otsgo. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ash burton Ret resentative



WANTED. LOST— From Tinwald, on Wxdhisday Nighii, two Oheitnnt Mares wikh covers on, one heavy and one light). Finder rewarded on returning same to J Hwiel tike, Tinwald. 10 252 ANTED—A Season* Supply of Straw berries, 6 to 12 crates per week. Address, " Strawberries," Ashburton Guar< dian. Girt particulars 10 228 B~ARING~~Iquare Wesleynn O£irch>l Rev J D Jory will preach tomorrow morning and evening All invited 10 248 WANTED a General BerriTb."Reference —Apply Mrs Turner, next Show Grounds. 10 248 WANTED An experienced m*n to travel with van—»Cr&ighzad & Bhbrymaw. 10 250 FRESH Soles, Gropor, and all kinds of fresh fish by Expreßs to-night, No Whitebait until the weather cleara tip---J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 96. 10 100 \\T ANTED— Twenty Young ueiTto WT wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17e 9d, at P. Stock's. 9 199 W~" ANTED—A good frenermTservant. For address apply Office of this paper, 10 22 PROFESSOR J P dk BLUMENTHAL Phrenologlat and Physiognomist, Ar, cade, Ashburton. Hours : 7tolo pm 10 210 WANTKD-A Smart Young Man to drive delivery Cjarb, must be used to hones. Apply at once—Shbaemaw Bros- '■ - 10 230 LOST, on October 8. from Ashburton Railway Station—One Horse Cover, branded Jft j and a Trooper's Regulation Overcoat. Apply to this Office, or E. Ookbbtt, senr. 10 236 IF you like a Rich and Fiavory tea. Try the •• Premier Ceylon " at 1 lOd—Gab* son & Co, Bole Agents /^i ARSON & Co, are Buyers of first Class VJ Butter, fresh Eggs, Honey and Bees wax at highest market value J USD ARRIVED—A large shipmentTof First Class Ecgliih Dinner Ware. Prioei low.—Cabson & Co. 1" ' ° •' ' "■■ "" FOR neat and reliable Cutlery and Electric Plate, at lowest) prices.-— Carsou & Co. Taoored Street. TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 Shop. 9 20 DIARIES for 1901.—Full supply now to hand, including Rough, Scribbling, and Pooket series. Orders now being booked for Christmas numbers of Colonial and English papers*—A H Williams, ITancred Street BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at!) Stock's; 9 202 WANTED— Oooks~~(Hotels), GenwaTs (Oamaru), £40, (Rtcoarton) £35, (Ruapuns) £35, (Ghertsey), Waitrew (Christ ohurch), £53 j Generals, town and country, Oteful Helps, Boys, Married Couples, and Ploughmen : highest wages,—Mbs Adams, Registry Office, iq 247



John Orr & Co. [. TIKE BO NOT STOCK i ELEPHANTS But have a very[ varied ftnd meful selection or TRUNKS 1 And Travelling Boxer, which we are qaot ing at extremely Low Prices, and wilt be glad to show to any of oar customers. JOHN ORR & CO Have a Urge Stock o LAWN MOWERS foa CUTTING all kinds of grass. Our latest patte&s, THE BOERS, move very rapidly over the ground when puihed a little. The grass i« cub DOWN like magic. Prices from SOt. JOHN OBR <fc CO., Ashburloa. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deserved a Good Feiwmtmiator OB 1 M&il C art, raoh as may be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO, ASHBURTON. 10 45 "" TT. Bullock, FOR SALE. Suburban Property 21 ACRES fVI fl '■ ACRES fy 2 ] Good Site for a Dwelling He ate ! ALLBNTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First o'ass lan-51 for gar den purposes Liberal terms of payment; Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR SALE VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY Centrally Situated between Burnetfc and Tanored Streets, Four Quarter Acres and an i Eighth 11/ ACRES Tl /8 ACRES J./8 A DJOINING the English Oharoh with juL Commodious Dwellieg House *o, thween, the Property of Mas Tweed, being Town Seobion No 145, 146, and parl of 147 having about 163 feet frontage on Burnett Btreet and Town Sections 137 and 128, about 132 feet frontage on Tanored Btreet It Is seldom inch a valuable Town Pro* party is offered In «na block, and this In the conne of time should prove a very rsmune* rative Investment The owner is desirous of realislnghavlng purchased Property and settled in welling' ton Terms and foil particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK, Agent TO BAKEKS. rpO LBV at a reduced rental—Triangle X Bakery and £hop situated near tbo Railway Station. Apply to __ T BULLOCK, TO LET, At a Low Benta! T>REMISE9 in Moore Street, junt below Jl Royal Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch ing and Mimon. T. BULLOCK foF^aleT"™" QECTIONS No 86 and 86, eaoh containing C* i acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald Very easy terms oan bo arranged T BULLQOKr TO LET, in Arcade Oha bois also Office or Small^Shop In the j \rca -^:"' ■ ' T. BULLOCK FOB SALE, BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL. MODERATE lised shed with an iroa I roof, suitable for implement shed or wouldmake a stable: Apply to T BULLOCK ~ FOR SALE, BHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somert, Ashburton Gorge. 3018 ttill 3018 BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application; (PBULLOCK._ TO LIT. Zetland Lodge Stables, situated at oerner of Racecourse and Belt Roads, AHentoo, together with comfortable Cottage of five rooms Apply to i T BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALE ~~ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly. English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T BULLOQK,Agent.



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, 1 td. _________ ASBBORTON~YARDaT" TUESDAY, NEXT, Oct. 30 WE shall have for SAc, on account of Client!, several lines of really prime, fat Shtep and CatMe, including a line on acoounl of E Herring, Alford Estates account, of thorn Halfbred and Merino Wathira T F GIBSON, Manager 10 2SI H A LLOYD, Auctionser ASHBURTON BOBOUGH"OOUNCIL~ NOTICE it hereby given (hat any person found breaking up the Footpaths within the Borongh for drainage or other purposes, without first obtaining permission from this Council so to do, WILL BE PROSECUTED, as the Law directs, By Orrler, CHAS B FOOKS, Town Clark October 13,1900 10164 WANTED. TT7 ANTED—A Good COOK. Apply at eft ftb 10234 TINWALD HOTEL. Mi. " m Li ■". .. *^Ba^^^k»P^ POST OFFIdE, ASHBURTOH. rpENDERS will be received »b this Office X until Noon on TUESDAY, the 13th day of November, 1900, for the Erection of a Pout Office at Ashbnrton. Plana, Bpeoi noatieni, and Conditions may be seen at the Post Office, Aahhnrton, the Posfe Office, Timaru, the Public Work*, Chris!church, and the Public Works Office, Dunedin. The lowsat sr any tender not necessarily aocapted. E. R. USSHER, District Engineer Public Works Office, Dunedin, October 26, 1900. 10 243 """DAVID THOMAS. IMPORTANT Cleariri-g Sale AT WIN SLOW, THURSDAY, JN'ovbmbkr 15,1900, CONTRACWRS' PLANT HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, Etc MR DAVID THOMAB has received instructions from Messrs Wilson and Moxbes, to Sell by Public Auction (in the paddock opposite the Winalow Hotel) the whole of their Contracting Plant, consist ing of aa follows :— I Q Draught Marea and Geldings, from 1O 2 yeara upwards A Saddle and Harness Horse*. 3 D.F. Ploughs by Held and Gray, 1 &.¥. Plough by P. and D. Dnnoan, 4 seta of blocks and chains, 1 Pony Deering Binder, 1 W,A. Wood Binder, these two machines are almost new ; 2 farm draya and frames, by Reid and Gray ; 1 ' *ix horio waggon, set of 6-leaf harrows, . 1 portable wh*re t horse feeders, oark, saddles and breeching, leading harness, oollar*, haimes, and winkers, covers for all the hnrses, 12 aeta of plough chains and a largo lot of sundries too numerous to mention. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided* " D IHOMAS, 10 239 Auctioneer AROADK HORSE FAIR. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 36, i —1900 — MY Next FORSB FAIR will be held en the above date, IDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 227 Auctioneer. Important Notice (DO CYCLISTS! I HATE juat received, direct from the Manufacturers (Rudqe- Whitworth, Ltd., Birmingham and Coventry), ex b.s. Waimate, A FULL STOCK OF ROADSTERS, ROAD RAOEBS, ! PATH RACERS, & LADIES' Budge- Whitworths. i. Don't waste your money on cheap, shoddy, out-of-date Wheels, but go straight; for the WORLD-FAMED BIOYOLE, The Rudge-Whitworth. Repairs Neatly Executed, Sundries Always io Stock. Ikspbction Invited. Hi fls JUtiliMlllif CITY CYCLE WORKS. BURNETT STREET. FOR PRIfATHI" SALE. A CHAFF Catting Plant, In first class older. For terms and particulars apply to FRIEDLANDBR BROS, Lro TENDERS npENDERS *re invited up to 4 o'clock on X WEDNESDAY, 31it October, for Additiona at Somertoni , Fl*Bß, etc, at my oflSoe, Aroade Chambers. A AGER, 10 217 Architeofe. TO LET FOUR Acre* of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Alleuton Apply to £ BULLOCK, Agent,



jit E A D "the sportsman," NOW PUBLISHED. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL NEWSAGENTS. .■■■..■ . ■ Paioi—Threepence. ; for specimen copies, whioh wll! be given free, to the local office of the •' Lyfcttlte* Times" Compaay, Ltd, Burnett Street, near Arcade E- NORDON, isWbuiton Representative. ■ ■ , - ■ . ■ ■■ 10183 CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: | 50 CASES NEW GOODS. ■p^-BW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, *o. New Drew Fabric*, Sergei, Coitams Cloth? will not •brink or spotj>ith »ta. Ncreltiei Id Zephyrs, Prlnti, Fancy Piquet, Spotted Monitor, Lnntiet, plain *{fijrored. Special Value in Black Dregs Good* of all kinds. if, .■■;■...■, r Magnificent Assortment of Plain end Figured Silks, Mantles; Oor«eto, P D"»nd 08, and alto rariom other makes; Lace Curtains, White Coonterpanest' Umbrellss and Snothades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRIfSSMAKING.—Ladies leating their ordera are getting'everv [satisfaction inlflb ■■ ' ■ -■" ■ - and stylit ■'■■;■■'•; ■ AILORIKG.- -A thoroughly np to date Stock of Suitings and]Trousering»Jln Enalilb. Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Guabahiiud, 10 Oaseff of LINOLEUM and CARPETS ju«t opened. ANDR E W ORR . BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "POR TUUNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo na»d? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. PATISFAOTTON GIVEN EVERYWHEBE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Cirt. SACKS Orders received b/ FRIEDLAINDEB BROS., LlmUeA,, DAVID THOMAS, OR T'JtllS W.at, £*iUIM[ERt» CO-DFUIBATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CJAPUXJKKBCJKY, Limited., OANTERBUBY FROZEN MfcAT AND DAIRY PBOPUOB EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 i. WAYMOUr Secretary. linoleums! linoleums? /\UR FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, EX .8 uOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths* Remnants of Last Season's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, RUGS & MATS. ■■, ... ' . asßi^itßasssai^ *!C *MH^HSSMe^. MITCHELL AND TURNER.



T7IOR SALE—Sareral Seotiona at Fairtcn F FERRIMAIS A CETTLENE GAS—Without doubt the xjL Light of the nineteenth century HABSXiir Bbos are prepared to give cuts* m%tea to light) op private residences and bnainaia premises, with this moit eoonomic and beautiful Hghtf ~~TO LET, ~~ At a low rental, Shop and Premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Caas Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Poat Office, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given in about a week m T BULLOCK Massey-Harris Harresters. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of oar numerous Plienti who possess Massey-Harris Beapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Aahbutton lor the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farnien who wish to made use of his services, will kindly bring in their Binders aa soon as possible. FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Aehburton Agents. 23rd October 1900. 10 208 Til VERY man likes a nice skirt, Then ask XLj jroor laundress to use the sapid aloes— ohk Om * Co »n<3 Bhbabma^ 6«os,



ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TOANB GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. __ .Office —Tancred Street. | Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm Firab Tuesday in Month-9 30 a m till 4 [pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, O AND Co. are Belling Drapery ohMH f than ever. Lace Curtain. l e 6*l, li 1M . 2a 3d, upwardi; Unbleached Tabling liw/ Bleached So. 1. 6|d ; White and felond Counterpanes 2a 6d, 2a lid : Printe2|<LS| 4. "pward. ; Gloves 6d • Men's Socka M: Whit* Shirts 2s lid, 3a lid. Colored de kU lid upward*. —Giobgb Ddkoan* Co. RetUt Money Drapers, Tancredt titreet 101 TO LET, AT a Low Rent*], tmftll Shop with Roobw •ttaohed, fronting East Street. Apply to T. BULLOCK BUY Direob From England — Fameli " Khaki" Cyolea. Great out fa th« trade; firsfc-olftsa quality «fc bedrock pri«w for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; t«e> machines, £8 lla ; three machine*, £12 ft freight and duty paid to Weliißcton t Ladies' cycles lOi per machine extra; Qtw tationa for ten bicyolea and over on appU' cation. ~ Johk Hpbst, Khaki Oomnknw . SjtdaU'i Boildißg>, FortiMooth, Enflaid" * i * ■ ■ ■■