CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph —Copyright

London, Sept 24 Sipido, who fled from Brussels after he was tried and acquitted for his attempt oa the life of tbe Prince of Wales, has been discovered in Paris. His exfcradifcioa was refused by the French authorities.

Sydney, Peptember 25 A reward of £1000 each has been offered for fche Breeloßg blacks, dead or alive.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Washinotqn, Sept 24 Mr Hill, acting-Secretary of State, id a despatch dated September 23rd, says that America will, at the earliest opportunity, appoint plenipotentiaries to negotiate for a settlement In Ohina. Hongkong, Sept 24 There ia much agitation among the British. Tha Germans ignore Li Hang Chang's presence at Taku. 'OoSsacks plundered the quarter of Pekia of which they had charge, Tbe natives decline to return to tbe city. Six hundred Russian infantry took 150 cartloads of loot from Pekin. The French and British Consuls are protesting against the appointment of Cherg as the new Tao-tai ©f Shanghai. ST PETERgBUR®, September 25 Prince Oheng telegraphed here that the Court would not return to Pekin until Ohina, including Shanghai, was free of foreign troops. The Transeyan territory of Manchuria h all occupied, while the left bank of the Amur baa been annexed, and Baasia has issued a proclamation in which it describes the annexation as a punishment for the attack on Blagovestchenk.

The Russians are marching on Monkden.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

SURRENDERING BURGHERS NOT TO BE TRANSPORTED

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, September 24

Lord Roberts announces that burghers who voluntarily surrender will toe confined in Btoetafontein, and nob transported September 25

Five hundred Boers, belonging 60 Eras mus's commando, e»rly on Saturday shelled the Eland's River Station, bub its email gsmeon of 200 repelled the attack with rifles, wounding seven Meanwhile General Pager, with the Wesb Biding Regiment, the Wiltehires, and the Maneten, two companies of the City Volun" teem, and a babtesy of two Sin guns, marched twenty five milei during the night, capturing Erasmus's camp, with 2500 cattle, 60CO shaep, 50 horses, and 12 Boers Colonel Plumer's Bushmen, attacking a section ef the same commando, captured 11 Boers, 750 oattie, and 1600 ohoep Lord Msthuen, forty five miles eaeb of Yrybttrg, captured 634 oattie, 3000 sheep, and 29 horßea

GoneralPole Carew, at Komati Poorly captured much .rolling stock, locomotives and truck loads of ' Long Tom ' ammunition.

On the Portuguese authorities promising them maintenance, also passage home, mesfc of bhe mercenaries have lefb the Transvaal.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS

N@w Zealand Candidates

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London, Sept 24 The Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Durham, who joined the Unionists at tbe time of the Rome Rule split, have rejoined the Liberal party* Mr J. C. Wason, of New Zaaiand, contests Orkney and Shetland as a Unionist at the doming elections. Mr Reginald Yaile, another New Zdtrfander, contests tha Eaeles ball division of Sheffield as a Radical.

Lord Salisbury's eleotion manifesto inclndea malnteEanoe and preservation of the treaty rights in China. Lord Rosebery'a programme includes tem iierftHoe legislation, the housing of the work ng ol»Bses, and fearless reforms in the War Offioe,

Tht Duke of Devonshire, in the course of » speech at) Bradford, said that Grant Britain?! position aa a world-wide power was the principal, though net the only, issue of the elections. Received Wakapuaka Sept 26,8.55 a.m. This Office 9 40 am Lqwbon, Sept. 21? Mr Balfour, speaking at Manchester, said the actual war which had been undertaken by Great Britain, with the aid of the oologies, %as being conclusively settled. The iisae before the electors was a clear oat one, and was the question of who should be entrusted W^h feha final, thorough, permanent) settle ineot r of the South African difficulty. The L^bflfttls wosild have preferred to fritter away j their attention on many trivial controversies j and broken issues, suiting a broken party, tfhe tatfc of the final settlement demanded all the strength that the country could give | united and consistent! Government), but woisld prove tenfold tnore difficult for the Liberals, whose utterances were manifold aad Inconolusive, only encouraging the Boers to hope for mischievous concessions. Mr B'roderick, speaking &t Oraalelgh, Guildford, said that if fche country should reduce the Government's majority it would nullify thespldiern' work in South Africa, Had make the settlement only temporary.

A BIT OF HEADTHER.

BtM. Caster Send R bib of heather o'er the sea Ho Sootlt/a «o««, where'er they be ; Ita bloom will bring to mind Soeuefi and fooes lefb behind, And anew each heart Hill bind To the old ocuntrie. Band ft bit of heather o'er the aea ; {Transported back oaoh heart will ba Wo fair Scotland's wooded hill*, He*r the music of her rills, And tbe Mavi« as ib trills Ia the old ooentrie. Send a, bib of heather o'er the cc»; Simple offering though it be, Prized 'twill be where fairest flowsrs Blossom in their tropic bowers. Or where iceberg frowning towers O'er tbe sea. Sand a bit of heather o'er the saa ; A dew remembraaoe m&f it be To the ones now vigil keeping Oar our soldsera quietly sleeping ; Send tha heather—Scotland's greeting— O'er the sea.

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Three Thousand Soars Surrender to Portuguese

United Press Association—By Eleobric Telegraph—.Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 26, 9 20 a.m, This Offioe 9.40 a m) Lqndon, September 25 The Boers on the Delagoa frontier, on Sunday, destroyed a number of long Toms. Commandant Piuaar with 3000 Boers crossed the Portuguese boundary, and surrendered to the Portuguese, men and horses in a pitiable condition. Viljoea, Botha, Beitz aud Hfceyn »re leading a commando north of the Delagoa Bay Ike, along the Selate river. Their intention is to harass the British lines of communication.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright! ! Received Wakapuaka Sept 26, 920 a m I This Office 9 40 a m Hoar® KoNa, September 25 Li flung Chang telegraphs that his troops killed 1600 Boxers in the Chili province, and predicts that the Pokin distrieb will be cleared of Boxers In ten days.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Klecbrio Telegraph.

Oamabtj, Sept 26 Mr Robert Edwards, the Council's reser voir caretaker, has suicided, ahootinghimself with a gun this morning

A Good Idea—The Paper Mangers' Union of Philadelphia has passed a resolution which interests every hosseholdar and is valuable to every dweller in a room whose walla are papered. Id condemned tha repapering of interiors over the old material on the ground that " health ia jeopardized " thereby, the practioe "permitting all dirt and filth to accumulate and remain, and with it germs of disease " The warning is worth rememb ring.

J'j MJjtiAL to Izaak Wamos.—There is a proposal on foot is England to place a memorial window bo Iziafc Walton in the Winchester Cathedral. The same church has a beautiful mural memorial of the lut^ Francis Francis, a well known writer on angling matters? Tha Field in speaking of the proposal, says :—"l'he cost of such an artistic adjunct, which would oob exceed £400, oughb to be easily raised by the angling fraternity. The inscription on the Blab underneath which Walton lies buried is in a perfect) state of preservation, although generations of vicars choral and ohoristora have trodden over it. We join in the hope expressed by the promoters of thie memorial that tbe ohapel were Walton r<-s<s may, under the good Dean of Winchester, be made boautiful by the addition of this window, placed in the chapel by the anglers of the British Isles, 'followers of the grand old maßter of the craft.'

Mark Twain on Travelling —Mark Twain is expected shortly at bis old home in Hartford. He has now been travelling abroad for several years. To a friend who asked him recently if he did nob enjoy travelling ha replied tersely : ' No, 1 don't. Ido it for the take of my family? If I had my way I'd settle in one spot and never move. In fact, I can't understand how aay writer can be persuaded to move of his own accord. Old Bunyan was in luok when they threw him into prison. Si I had bean in his place they'd aevei have gob ma out.'

MINIG

United Press Assooimion—By Eieotrio Telearc ph Pdnedin, Sept, 26 To'day'a sales :— fJorhish Polnb, I3 9i dis ; Electric Extended, 25'; Extended Fourteen Mileßeaoh, 2a 3i ; First Chance, lls, 10s 6-1; Gentle Annie, 16sed, 16s 9i ; Golden River, Is 9d ; Meg and Annie, 75* ; Merrimac, 47s 6d, 48*, 47s ; Metallic, 23a, 22s 6i ; River Molyneux, 5a 3d ; Sailor's Bend, 453 ; Waipuaa, 24i 3d.

THE ASHbtJBTOfI GUARDiAft: WEDtfESBAY, SEPfEMBEB 26, 1900



toIABXABIiB CtTBES OUT RHEUMATISM. From the Vindicator, Butherfordtoo, N 0 The sditor of the Vindicator has bafi •ceadon to test the effiowy of Chamberlain's Pain Bslffi twice, with the most remarkable Semite in each case First, with rheumatism |q the shoulder, from which he Buffered e^erueiftiicg pain for ten days, which was relieved with two applications of |?ain Balm tabbing the parts afflioted, sad realising instant benefit and eintira relief in a very short time, Seooed, in rheumatism in thigh joint, almost prostrating him with severe paiß, which wa* relievtd by two applications, robbing with the liniment on retiring at night asS pttiprup fees from pain. For Bale by *iliberico Drug Comp«of



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., ML C. (Chairman) The Hon. Chatles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichardeon, C.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Eeq. fIIHE Olde U a Wealthiest, and most JL Prospero j AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutaal Life Office which de. oiares A BONUS EVERY YEAR, The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv | to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies, j ! 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 SqmAfisnred ... ... £41,726,04* Oaeh Bonuses Divided ... £7,?26,17Q BONUSES. Cash Bonosffor one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making speola reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or ast five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion I ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, i And Secure a BONUS .KVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—-8£ Per Oen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington* James Hair, District Secretary. Districb Office " I Cathedral Square, Ohdetchuroh.



E.W.HANMEB, TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advanceß on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Sklne, eto, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for aale by my repreaentftMves in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not Baorifiee anything entrusted to their care, if there is the Blighfceafe chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a vsry strong fea ture in the mode of doing their bu ineEß, which has always recommended them. X, W. HANMER.



O. Magnus, D.Paterson. Dredging Expert Member Stek and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS. PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchureb. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr O!of Magnus has had 16 years practical ezperienoe on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Es«, Ashburton Representative. A SHBURTON TROTTING OLUB SPEING "MEETING, SO BE HKLD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBIRTON, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1900. (Under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association) Pre-ideno?—Donald McLean, Eeq j Tick' President — James Small, Eeq ; Stewakds — Messrs G. Robertson, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Oranfiald, Hay Smith, Pi Derane, .7. McConochie, Daniel MoKendry, F. McCafferty, James McCteraiick, atid J^mes Sutherland ; Judge—Mr D. McLean ; Starter — Mr R J. Henry ; Clei>r of Scales —Mr R. Friediander ; Clerk of Ooukse —Mr James McOorraick : Handioapper— Mr H. Brlnkman ; , Teeasuker —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs De Beer, J. Lewis, and J. Miller. PBOGUAMSiHj 1—1.15 p.m—Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 sovb ; nominations, 10s ; accep tance lOp- Two miles. 2— 2 p.m—District Hanuicap (saddle), of 20 soys , second home 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the ' honafide, property of residents in the ! Anhburton County, and mnsfc have ; been owned and trained in tbe district prior to August 1, 1900. ; Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s - Two miles. 3-2.40 pm—Laghmoe Handicap (har ness) of 60 soys; second hortse 7 \ eovs from the stake ; for horses that caD trot 540 or under, domination, ' 25s ; acceptance, 251. Two miles. • 4-3 15 p.'m — Winchmore Handicap ( (saddle), of 25 soys. Nomination, 12s | 6d ; acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. 5—4 p m—Ashburtgn Handicap (saddle) ■ of 50 fiovs ; second horse 7 soys from the stake; for horses that can trot t 5.40 or under. Nomination, 25a ; ; acceptance 255. Two miles. t 6— 480 p.m — Faikfield Handicap 1 (harness), of 30 eovs ; second horse i 4 povs from the stake. Nomination, ' 15 i ; acceptance, 15a. One mile and ' a half c 7—5 p.m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of J 25 Boys; second horse 3 eovs from ( the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d; i acceptance, 12s 6i. One mile. NOMINATIONS must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with < pedigree, age, and description of horses, i last throe performances, and colors of ( riders, also the necessary amount In cash, by 930 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane's Hotel, P.O. Box 25. Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with rules of the N.Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, ; ' nor will any horse be handicapped, on any c account, unless the nomination fees are paid at the time of entry. All riders or ■ drivers musb wear properraclng costumes. Handicaps will be declared on or about TUESDAY, October 9 Acceptances will close at 9,30 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 16, at Davane'e f Hotel All stakes paid in foil. C The attention of owners is drawn to the 8 improved condition of the racing track, n which is in complete order. R. J. HENRY, 9 264 Secretary. 8 MKS JOHNSTON " v rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and C (Singing, n Havelock Street. Lltble children fall of health ~~~ ~" q Do love to laugh and play, _ And many % man would give his wealth 3- To be as bright as they. Though illness may attend us all, Aa we become mature. Yet coughs and colds will surely fall | 'Fore Woods' Great Peppermint Cure £ /COMPARE prices at Jubilee 800 & \J Shop before buying elsewhere. a 9 203 ft TO LED FOUR Aores of land with comfortable . dwelling house of five rooms, etc, ( thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, t, Allsnton Apply to ID BULLOCK, Agent^ MKS ALCOKN is having a display of Fancy Art Needlework--the neweßt and latest for two weeks, during which i she will give 10 per cent discount on it, 9 and all materials for working; As it is - laid oub for inspection sho will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work couid n and Bee lt« ' kernabjT&~whitb; ' City Pork Shop, Havelook Street, HAVE justopeued New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on hand. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh.) Daily caßh buyers of dairy fed Pork. 0 OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for extension 0 premises, and to avoid removing and etorin & lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuin Clearing Sale For One Month, previous t the builders commencing operations. Thl is f»c opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robebt Alcorh._ : fTIHOSE who desire a convenient house X and up-to-date, should consult Eabd lby Bros., for acid supply, of £oband «J«ld water



__ WANTED 6S A WAY With False Fashion " jL-L Bervica of Song, Wrslevan Church, October 11. Tickets, Oao Shilling 9 277 SEAFIELD Sunday School Anniversary Tea on Thursday, September 27—Tea at 5 30, followed b> a Public Meeting; 'c admission to both, is 6d. 9 295 FOR SALE—Convenient Liflht Trap, Good Horse and Harness —Apply thia Offic<\ 9 281 LOBI— «>n Suturday last, between Far mers' Co-op, and East Street, one pair of Spectacles (Proctor's) in case. Finder kindly leave same at thia office or at Mrs Randbll's. 9 280 I



PRIZE EGGS—Sittings of Eggs.of follow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, Andaiudan; also Creases, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dorkings, Ling> Shan Buffs, Langshan Indian Game. Crosses 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed. 9 279 FOUND, in Ashburton—Brown Retriover Dog. Owner oun have by pay in R expenses and applying at this Office. 9 278



"Wf ANTED—Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part of thia issue—A H Williams, Tanored Street GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8. Real bargains.—Oakson & Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. ' Iron Age ' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21».—Care on & Co. 9 67



W ANTE'J—Twenty Yoang men to wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a 9d at D. Stock's. 9 199 SHEARMAN BRO^i have largs stotfk Loasbys Wahoo, Benjarriic Gum Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure WAM TED at Onoo,—2oCo Drzen Fresh Eggs. Top price given.—Carson and Oo ! __ : ' WANTKDKNOWN —A very large im portation of Now Floorcloths, Linolfutpa, Rugf, Mats, aud Carpetings just opened for the Spring Season—JSorth cotb & Hkfford. FOR Your Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new maopvemeat, Siyie and fit guaranteed — Noi ' ICO & Heffobd, " The Corner." BOOTS and Shoes to Measure afcl). Stocks. 9 202



KEROSENE reduced to 5a 6d. Oatmeal 251b 2* 9i, Flour 25;b 2s, Wax Candies 7d.—Cabson & Co. 9 5 A CETYLENK GAS—Without doubt the XJI. L'ght of the nineteenth century Bardlet Bros are prepared to give cati' mates to light up private residences and business promisee, with this moat economic and beautiful light. inrrANTEDKNOWN—That our Stock YY of Linoleums and Oilcloths now landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming forwarc this season, are far in advance ot those of other seasons—Mitchell and Turner.



PIANO £17 10<s cash, English make, good tone ; Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10s ; Organs from £8 10*; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay , ments of 10s and upwards. The Haake piano is not excelled by any for value ; violins, itccordione, and maßic—H M Jones WANTED KNOWN—Ladles' Jackets formerly 27a 6d now 4s lid, Ladies gapea formerly ZQa, now 53 bi, Lulies Macntoshee 4s lid, Girls' 2e lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Coraete from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Ohr's Oheap Sale. 7 * fflAKEyour repair to the Jubilee Boot JL Shop. _ 9 200 WAN TED KNOWN—That j7 M'oison has received a Urgestock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for iuspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the beet va'ue and quality* Repairs carried on juet the same, in the cheapest, neatesb, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the beet of tradesmen, at The Halt., East Street, Aehburton, VTTTaNTED KNOWN—That we are TT clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S,S Hotbic—Mitchell & Turner. ORIOKET. A MEETING of those interested in the Formation of ft Tradesman's Cricket Jlub will be held in the Arcade Chambfri m FRIDAY, Stptember 28, afc 8 p m. | 9 288 ABIEL BIOTOLE OLUB, TIHE Annual General Meeting of the X above Club will be held in the Aroade Chambers on FRIDAY, September 28, at } pm, when all members and intending nemhars are invited to be present, D. MqDONNELL, i 290 Hon. Secretary. WANTED— A Caretaker by the Asbbur. ton Sports Association, to do work inder the supervision of the B«main Board's Curator Applications to be addressed to the Chair nan not later than THURSDAY, October 4, ISAAC A, BAIGENT, Secretary I 291 Ashburton Sports Association. CO THE MEMBERS OF THE ASHBUR TON MOUNTED RIFLES. jl/TY laet baton of Military Baddies, with LVJL solid braes staples and dees), (best in Sew Zealand) hare arrived Early appli :ation necessary, as they are selling quickly ,nd only a few left. Regulation picket ropes ,nd stocks. JAMES PATTERSON, ) 293 Saddler, Tancred Street



ABHBURTON L.0.L~ No 23. R.5.P. MEETING; THUBSDAY,Teptember 27, AT 3 7.M Visiting Brethren cordially Invited. R THOMPSON, W.M I 29* C BENNETT, Sea



FKOM TH.B D»T«-NELSON MOATt*O*.'i CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BE PACKED AS UNDER : " "00 ',', 1/8 « » »00 VP *Note-n0.4, No. 3 &Champlon are new Blends. """"% !N INTRODUCINa OUR I We do so with confidence, knowing It I to be the finest quality procurable at the price. I ASK FOR OUR TEAS I HAVE NOTHING ELSE, I All other Brands not mentioned ate reduced



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD NOTICE is hereby given th»t any person found bird-iesting of in any w»y damaging or destroying Ihe trees, shrubs or flowers within the limits of the Ashburton Domain, will be PROSECUTED as the law directs, CHAS E FOOKS, Secretary to the Board Ashburton, Sept 19th, 1900. 9 2 '"" i'LEMINGTOK ~ ILTR HYDE, ths Government Poultry Expert, will deliver an Address at Fleming ton Fchoolroom, To-morrow (THURSDAY) night, at 8 o'clook. 9 282



ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. mENDERB are invittd (bo be in the JL hands of the Chairman by 9p m on TUESDAY, October 2, at Devane'* Hotel, and marked " Tender for Privileges") for the PRIVILEGES in connection with the Meeting to be held on October 24,1900. Lot I—PUBLIOAN'B BOOTH. Lot 2-CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH. Lot 3-SALE OF RACE CARDS. Lob 4—RIGHT OF SPORTS. Particulars oan be obtained from the Secretary, R, J. HENRY, S 285 Burnett Street



ABHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. /~\WING to the Rev* Mr Inglis not arriving in time, the Reception Tea Meet ing, in the Oddfellows' Hal], is Postponed until TUESDAY, Oct. 9, 1900. ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION. mHE above Society will hold an "At JL Home," to whion Honorary Members are cordially invited, in the Orange Hall on TUESDAY Evening, 2nd prox. Performing Members may bring not more than two friends each. J. B, WARD, 9 287 Hon. Secretary.



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aoreß Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 aores Waitotis, 200 acre? Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 aores Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And othem of various nit.es in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL mENDERS are invited (1) for the labour JL of coustructing Concrete Channelling, and (2) for the supply of Shingle and Sand for same. Specifications may be seen at the Town i Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received : till 1 pm on MONDAY, October 1, prox CHAS E FOOKS, 67 Town Clerk THE NZ. FARMERS' CO-OPEBATIVE AvSSOuIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several re»Hy first-clasß Farm for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 520 Acres Rakaia Dietrich 365 „  „ 500  Dromore „ 1000  Lauriston  1180  Springburn  750 „ Wakaoul „ 1031 „ Ohertsey  1958  Dromore  T. F. GIBSON, _149 Manager PLANTEKOA IT C_RES- "DEAD the following Testimonials, and Judge for yourself 2 *' THE DOCTOB SURPRISED AT THIS! IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of " Plantekoa." Sire,—-For some time past I htive been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronio Liver Trouble, and General Debility. For dayt at » time I used to be in agony with pain in the region of the stomach, and all the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the dootor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to Bay I acted on this advice, and One Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are fill remark ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I can honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Your* sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Gob his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, bub •♦ Plantekoa" Oint menb healed ib in a Fortnight* - Taita, Octobeir 15,1899 Proprietors (t Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform you that I have used your Plautekoii, Ointment with most gratifying results. About fire months ago I had 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 in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black aa my hat. Some of my friends stated that id would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought myself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Piantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several dayß« The result was astounding. In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as Bound as ib was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that othor sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa« Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Agents—AUBTRAL BOTANIC Co., East St. and Cabson k Co, Tancred Street



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouies, and Grain Stores : Weab Street, Aahburton, —~| EVERY Description of Farmers" Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsacks, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, wears 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. GIBBON, Manager Smoke New Veaq,q '*"""-'*



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Under the Tirection of Edwin Gbach " The English oan EVERY thing— but death." One 7 Monday Nkxt/ One Night Only } Ist October. \ Night Only DONALD Tt/TACDONALD ONALD iVXACDONALD The Famous War Correspondent in his GREAT DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE. Scene** Sc Hensationa of —-Battle.-—• 1 Illustrated by realistio J C ISO V Views taken at the < ISO J time of action. (. The grim siege of Ladysmith was fruitful of heart moving incidents, which will be telling and re-telling. Who could more fitly epeak of them as they should be spoken ft than DONALD MACDONALD. Thrill. log narratives, realistic scenes, and charm ing anecdotes. ENORMOUS SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. Prices 3s, 2s, and Is. Plan at H. M. Jones', where 2s tickets oan also be pur chased. 9 272 &. CLARK, Representative.



ELGIN SCHOOL. CONCERT AND DANCE. A CONCERT & DANCE, in connection with the above School, in aid of the Trizi Fund, will be held in the Schoolroom, I on FRIDAY, 28th September, 1900. Tickets — Concert, Is; Dance, Double Tickets, 2s 6d. Refreshments provided for ©•nee. NOTICE i^Mr Newman's Drag will leave tha Pest Office on FRIDAY, 28bh inst, at 7 o'clook sharp, for the Elgin School Concert. TO BkKEfcsT" TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and S hop situated near the Railway Station* Apoiy to T. BULLOCK. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. fokTale, TTNEXPIRED Appropriation and tw VJ Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year J without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK



MONEY pTo Lend on Ist next, on proved freehold security— £14C0. Also a special stun of £900, ab current rates of interest. T BULLOOK. TO LET, Centrally Situated, TWO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Victoria Buildings, adjoining the Aroade; rental, 10a 6d per week T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE, QEOTIONS No 85and 86, each containing O i acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald ' Very eaey terms can be arranged T BULLOCK



FOB SAL ft TOWN PROPERTY, TANCRED STREET BEING Section 438, containing $ acre with Dwelling &c, thereon, belonging to Mr Jas Philli ?s This Property tot having been disposed of by Auction, offers are invited for the pur chase of same Terms and full particulars furnished T BULLOCK, Agenb TO LBT^ /"IQTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with \J one acre of land, part of which it planted with fruit trees, situated at the Corner of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Street, < Trevor ton. Rental—3s per week Apply to _____ T BULLOCK •W LET, /COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of sfx \J rooms, with verandah, situated on Wakanui Road. Possession can be given nexb week T BULLOCK FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and parties ars apply to T. BULLOCK, A gap b, TINWALD FOR "iALE, (\f\ ACRES (\f\ yu aores yu A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hiokman If desired it can be divided into two allotments, making 45acres each _ T. BULLOCK. TO LET, At a Low Bental PREMISES in Moore Street, just below Royal Hotel, lately occupied by Hitch ckg and MiiiSQN, T. BULLOOK aOHE TO TSE FHO2TT.



MR RAGING CYCLIST,—Now thab the racing season is at) hand, it is ABSOLUTELY necessary that you should have the best bioyclh. Notice how the riders of RUDGE WHITWORTHS have been faring. At the 19G0 Now Zaalaod Championship Meeting nine oub of ten championships fell to riders of the RttdgbWhitworth. Did these riders ever meet with each phenomenal success on any other wheel? Ask them how the Rodge-Whitworth stood on the bumpy traok at Wellington, and they wilt tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rudge-Whitvtokth has only been on the path a few months, yet it now atandi alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an "also started, or will you lead on a Rudgb-Whitwobth RUDGE . WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,— WON HALF, ONE, THESE, FIVB AND TEN MILS CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THREE, FIVB AND MN MILD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST.- You want a wheel that is not too heavy, but strong enough to oarry you over the bumpy streets and rough roadß, and, at the same time, can show pace when the going is good. The Rwdgh-Whitwobth answers this description. What is England's experience 3 Iks battle of the high-grade wheels has end«f in a oomplete victory for the R^dgb-Whitworth, which is now right on top in the Old Country. Inspection Invites. CITY CYCLE WORKS. BURNETT STKJEBT. MISS CARSON. ~~ rpEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ. For I J_ t««M. Ao» »pply at Residence Corner ) oi Wills and William Streets near Wakanoi i Bond Ea»t



SATURDAY, S) pV. 29, 1900 SUBURBAN La7\D, ALLENTON. 21/ ACRES C\U 12 ACRES 4) /2 MR 03 BULLOCK (in conjunction with Mr D Thomas) has received instruc tions from Mb R Peebott, to aall by Public Anction, at the Arcade, oc the above date-— 2 Acrec 2 Roods 5 Perches, Attention, being Lot> 33, 34, 36 and 36, fronting Middle Road,, and Lob 30, froating Cavendish Road. Finb class lands Sale afe 113* am T BULLOCK, 9 283 Auctioneer DAVID THOMABI "" HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY,, SEPTEMBER 28 -1900- MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held to the above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING > ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. AROADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1900, MR D. THOMAS bat received instruc tion! from a Contractor to Bell ob above date,—• 2 Bay Draught Mares, 8 years. Trials. 2 Chestnut H&ck D. THOMAS, 9 296 Auctioneer Clearing Sale TUBSDAY.~Oot.ober 2. | On the Premises, William Street, East, Ash burton. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mb H. N. Hiskens to Sell by Auction as above,— THE FURNITURE cooUined in a six roomed Houae, including American Organ. Also, Large quantify Firewood, Wire Netting and Sundries. £!a!e at 1 p m 9 244 D. THOMAS. FRIEDLANDER BROB., LlmTtEd! CLEAEING SALE OF HOUSEHOULD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS AT METHVEN. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1900 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd*, have received instructions; from Mb Fin^atson to cell by Public | Auction at hia residence, immediately after the Stock Sale, ths whole of his househould furniture and effects, including— I Mew Singer Treadle Sewing Machine, Ladies' Biding Saddle, and several lots of sundries. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 27J Auctioneer WEBD SIBBBT HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAlit V7ill be held on THURSDAY, October 18, For whiok we shall be pleated to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! Q-rain lYeig'lit TO LONDON. VfTE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, 'available by steamer mt lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with us promptly. FEIEDLANDER^Bros., Ltd. PARIS EXHIBITION: THE «GRAKD PRIZE » TTAB BEEN SECURED by the MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, Ageati —WE AR -g CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, 0 4 *XS, BARLEY •AMD GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros 1." Limited foF~saleT CKUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIBDLANDER BROB, Ltd. TT7ANTED--Everybody to read ths advertisement re Cheap Sale, in another park of this JBBiie—A H Williams, Tancred Street mO LETT^ioomi in"Arcade Chambers X also OffiGfl ct Small Shop in the Vroft SI, BULLOCK i



NICOLL BEOS. F Nioorx. E FJNiooll, L A NjoolX, Merchants & General Agentflj BVYms OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR—. Christcharoh Moat Co*, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, AeoidenUnd Guarantee Carpow tion, Ltd United Insnranoe Co., Ltd, (Fire ni Marine.) GRAIN BOaGHT AND BOLD ON OOM. MISSION W* shall be pleased to reoslve sanpltt from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Avdiviv. We have received sums of Trait Ifralw. ranging from £100 to £1000, feo Irad m Freehold Securities at 4£ and & per watt FRUIT. We receive regain? Consignment! Iran Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, aa4 have in stook Apples, Pears, and Frail fti season aU the year round* S E E D S. We stock Cloverß, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO., LIMtTKD, ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared lor WHEAT, TOBNIP3, BAPB and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere* Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of thil celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. ' Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agente, OF THE GENERALS, Ac, TRANSVAAL WAR Inolading IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &o. THE above are Works of Art and far surpass anything of the kind yet Im ported into this Colony. Persons desirous of Securing a memento of tha pretest W%r will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2s 6d each. I have also to hand an aeiortmeot • ARTISTS COPIES. which will be let oat to for any camber of days. ■J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Eambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of theea superior Bicycles, I hava nsc o ened up a fresh consignment of th« LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BACIRS, & ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with the evt? lasting Or & J detachable Tyre. " Tflfi RA.MBJLi£2K,V Xi&BiD INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES m STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. S H. GKAVES, SHABEBBOKEB AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T) ELI ABLE Information on Dredgln JLV Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelU'e, Moreing and deal's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR P MAKEIG, AshbnrtoD Representative Teieoraphio Address : GRAVES, Ohrlstchurcb. •rjymoath—Brownlie, Greymoath SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SPRING FASHIONS ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 22. New Dresßes, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyri, Mnslioi, etc. HEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DSPARTMENTS, YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT* ASHBURTON DBAPBEY CO.