Dr Syme's Sanitary Renort On Ashburton:

Dr Syrass, the Health Commissioner for Canterbury ,addrested the Ceu&oil oa the •übjaob of sanitation, on Monday evening. He referred to the valuable information supplied by the Borough Engineer, Mr Ftoka, j a making up hia exhaustive report, and congratulated the Council on the situa ti»n of the town, which was one of tha cleanest and most attractive he had seen in the colony. The population was shown to i»B 2,100 living in 520 houses, representing an average of 404 per house which was a favourable proportion, most other towns being about 5 per house. The town area of 711 acres g«ve an average of 1368 acres per house which was very ample provision and waß more than double that of the area per house in Christchurch. The most densely occupied portion of this town was tha Arcade block. Referring to the death statistics in 1899 there were 93 deaths ia Ashburtou, and of these no less than 25 represented zymotic diseases, such as diptheria etc., whilst the rest were from diseases organisms which live In the body such &s tuberculosis and cancer, bat as far as cancer was con cerned, ib was net yeb understood by the profession. He further pointed out that most of the deaths wire caused by two means, one by invasion of the system, the oiher by our own habits or circumstances. Ib was reuogaisei that our ill-health was mainly due to diseases which we could do a great deal to prevent. In 1898 the deaths were 103, But of |whioh 33 were duo to distinctly preventable causes, and he pointed out the seriousness of this mutter and impressed stroDg'y that they were preventive, and in the oase of parasitic invasion of our system wa ought to consider seriously how best to obviate it.

H« furtW pointed on* that the death register did n•■ by any means show the amount-, of ditse«e prevalent in the district a* of ooiraethe very large majority recovered The sick register wan immensely larger than the ti-Mh register as shewn by hia researchea ,iv the Aahburton Hospital dur ing ths records of the last ten years 50 oases of diphtheria had been admitted to the local hospital last year, but as the record did nob always distinguish between the suburbs and the town, he would lik<3 la future thab this be recorded. The doctor showed that typhoid largely attacked tbo wage earning classes, principally young men and women, which wag a very serious matter. With regard to diphtheria, he attached tho principal blame to the very cnreleaa habit some people had cf drenching the ground in one spob with house slops. Typhoid, again, was principally caused by drinking impure water, and was also largely &ub to ths habit of polluting the soil with house stops. Of the 18$ miles of streets only four were Qsfc metalled, and of the 37 miles of foot paths only seven were asphalted, and he pointed out the advantage of asphalting, thus preventing women and children getting many prevalant diseases through wet feet. Of the lfoj miles of channels, 64 mike had been completed, and he urged that the balance of this work be carried tint. The progress in this direction had been gond, but he strongly condemned the practice of leaving earthen gaps between the channels. He complimented the Council and workmen I on the creditable olaßß of channelling üßed, and the cost of same, which was better and cheaper than in some othar places. [Coun cillor Thomas hero interjected "We buy cheaper content."] He advocated the making of pipe opening* opposite every section, so as to avoid the necessity of breaking up the channelling as each block became ocoupied. Dealing with night soil disposal, he congratulated them on the abolition of cess pits, and urged that the sealed pan system ba adopted, and exhibited a model pan. The advantages in using these pant would be the abolition of the night oarr, the removal of the pans in the day time, and the substitution of a perfectly clean pan. He condemned the carrying out of the night ■oil service by private contract. The night toil reserve would ba better at the south end of the town, provided a still further distant place could not be procured. There was a creek running through the night soil reservs which was used in the next paddock by cowa for drinking, and condemned this as unfit for the cows. The usual method of throwing house slopß ia the gardens in towns waa one that could not be too highly condemned. If thrown oa the ground there was one rule that should beßtriotly attended to, and that was the slop should not be put in the same place twice ia the same montb, and should be kept bs far away from the house as pos* Bible, otherwise typhoid, diptheria,dysentry, fever ki, would result. The founders of Ashburton deserved credit for choosing such aa excellent sits, and he wa« surprised ia find that tha people wers sot Ji'f alivi to some of the good things they possessed, and urged the making use of the concrete ohaneiling at their doors. He found that out of 490 hoaaes supplied with obannalling ouly 139 houses used it. When the Ashbarton streets are properly chan nelled and used for the disposal of slops, typhoid, dysentry, diptheria, and like diseased would disappear

Ho objected io the locality for disposal of our rubbish between the Old Men's Home and the river, and urged fchafe 16 be disoon tinned and the rubbish burnt, thereby pre* venting the propogation of rats and flies, which carried about plague germs. Although the plague had |no far not attacked the human inhabitants of tht oolony,it was still current amongst rats, and every possible steps should be taken for the destruction of rodeats. The rubbish should be burnt, but whether the erection of a deifcrnetor was seoessary for Anhburton now or not, he would leave to Councillors With respect to the o«metsry whilst he had nothing against it at present, the growing population should neosssitate its ultimate removal farther from the town. Poultry keeping should be regulated, aad not allowed within 30 feet of buildings or a road, and fowl nous* floors should ba concreted. He had not time to visit more than three •laughtorhou»cs, two of whioh were in an ex tremely unwholesome condition, aad h« would ba sorry to cab mead out of their. With regard to the other ib was the oieanest he had Been in Canterbury, although very imperfect) in construction and arrangements. Slaughter houses should nob be erected of wood, but of brick, plaster or cement, and should be supplied with plenty of water close handy lot cleaning and other purposes. When pigs we?« kept tht styes should be more than 2 chains from daughter houses, and should be concreted and kept as clean as possible. The Government was vary anxious that towna of certain eiaas of 2000 or more inhabi tants should (have abattoirs and all meat Inspected. The attempt made by the Government in the past to supervise slaughter houses had proved fertile and a very large number of slaughter houses in Canterbury were noe fib to prepare human food in. Xn many cases their condition was filthy and disgusting, and he would say there wera in fact, few exceptions. He was aware that a discussion had arisen as to whether the local abattoirs when erected should be in the town or ab the Freezing Workc. From 20 to 25 percent., of all cattle in New Zealand were tubsrcuhr, although perhaps not sufficient; to affect health. Tfa* great danger was from milk from tubercular cows. In Cambridge, where great care was exercised, nine colleges had been found to be supplied with tubercular milk, and the whole of the Queen's herd tit Windsor had bees destroyed ®for tuberoular trouble laat year, although they had been in the btsfa of condition, and of excellent breed. They were always protected from this trouble, by 5 having the milk pasteur ized. By placing the milk in a can or tin, anS that again within a saucepan of water heating for tweaiy minutes to 185 digress, and then cooling the milk rapidly was a very simple and thoroughly effectual process which he might say had been carried out in his house for the last 20 years* He complained about an objaoUonable pool of stagnant water near the Roman Catholic school, and it was the duty of the Council to have this filled up. Commenting upon 1k? Old Msn'a Home the lecturer considered that the best use was made of e«oh an inferior olaes of building, and added that it was very well kept. The drainage system at the Home was defective, and he suggested » better method. Although not part of his official duties, he would suggest the starting ofaßsautifyiag] Association in Ashburton, a few Sower beds along East Street and other places would enormously improve the beauty of the place, and small subscriptions would enable this to be carried out, and he would be pleased to help with his quota. A few improvements would help to make it Jkt the boulevaadi in P»rU. Treating upon

the suburbs, he said the condition of Hatnp* Btaad was deplerabls, and he saw ao little j work in sanitation that he strongly suspected i the Government would step in. He wat sorry te learn that there was not maoh proapeob of Hatnpstead being amalgamated ' with the Ashburton Borough. At a public institution at Hampitead he found reason aleo for compVnt. At Tinwald matters wp« quite refreshing in respect to drai&age; a comprehensive scheme should, however, be adopted and carried out. AHentoa would very soon rt quire concrete channelling. He concluded an interesting address by agtin strongly urging that) the hospital authorities keep a distinct record of the exact localities, from which patients were reeelved in future, so as to trace the origin of disease.

ASHBURTON A & P ASSOCIATION

A meeting of the committee of the Ash burton A & P A«Booiabion was held yester day afternoon. Present—G Laadley (chair man), T Sto&e, J 0 N Grigg, R Friedlandsr, F Cookson, 0 Bonifant, 0 Reid, Jno Shearer, J Tuoker, and T E Upton. The minutes of the former meeting were read and con* j firmed. ' CORKESPONDEHOE Correspondence was read from the Bail-' way Traffic Manager, stating that train j arrangements ia connection with the show would be made as usual. The Department) expressed regret th.it the 3.15 train from Ashburtoa to Chrisfcohuroh could not be delayed as it came through from Timaru. NEW MKMBHR R H Jiff, of Highbank, was e'eeted a member. BEPOKT OS" IMPROVSMEHTS OOMMITTKB This eeporb recommended (hat the turn of £100 be mt aside for the erection of permanent buildings on the show ground. The oommitten recommended that oatfcie and pig sections be first considered with a view of bringing the whole of the show on the new ground, acid that arrangements for measuring horßos be erected. That thirty yards oF metal tr*ok b» made ia judging iipg for testing haruess And hackney horees The committee applied for a water supply, the coafe to be left in the President.'j hinJe to «i quire into. A discussion arose as to the class of timber and size of cattle and pig peas, some members being of the opinion that second hand bridge timber be secured. Mr Reid theughb that the cattle and pig pena be left as a> present, but that aoveriogs be plaood over the pie; pens. Mr Grigg stated it was a cruel shame that pigs should be left in the sun as at present, and he would like to ace awnings placed over these pens. ! Messrs Cookson and Friedlander sup ported the erection of pig pens now, as at least one portion of improvements, Mr Reid thought that the report should be adopted, leaving out the erection of cattle and pig pens. The chftirman pointed out that provision had previously been made on the ground for an awning and it was not used. He thought that having the money in hand they should make permanent provision for the pigs. It was ultimately resolved to adopt the Works Committees report as a whole* The Chairman referred to the f»ct that subscriptions were being collected from the public and faith should be kept with them by going em with the erection of buildings. It was decided to dispose of the Show priveleges by tender. Mr Friedlander preferred to sell the priveleges by auction and so far as he was coccsrned he would act for nothing. The appointment of judges was made a special subject; for decision at next meeting. Messrs Nosworthy Bros, offered a priza of £2 2s in the sheep olass. Mr Shearer moved that a ohtmpion priz* for best draught entire of £3 3. be off-red by the Association for a two-year old and upward> Mr Friedlander moved that a ribbon for champions in sheep, horaoß, and cattle be given, and Mr Shearer withdrew his motion in favor of the latter.

A motion was ultimately carried that a championship priza be offered for btst draught stallion and Mr Grigg offared a special prizi of JJ3 3s, and ib was further decided that champion ribbons be given in each of the pure bred sheep sect'ona, together with any special prizi of money which may be offered for this purpose.

THE LATEST

THE T&ANSVAAL WAR

Boers Looting

Ike Presidents on Wheels

Colonial Prisoners Return

Britain Pays £87,500 Indemnity

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

I Received Wakapuaka Sepb 5, 10 55 am» I This office 11 39 a m london, September 4 Grobeloar's, Pourties,"Leraner*, and Saasebrocks commandos, are besieging Lady brand, and have commandeered all able bodied men. They threaten to burn the recalcitrants dwellings. Two hundred of Tberon's commando of mixed nationalities are assisting in looting farmers and storekeepers. There is a large eonaruando on the Vet River. Kruger and Steyn are living in railway carriages at Nelsprnit, covered by red cross hoods. The following belonging to the colonial mounted forces which were taken prisoners, have returned to Warm-Baths t —Sergeant A Lestrange, New Zealander; Privates Maxwell and Hanson, New Sooth Wales; Bash men Grace, Victorian ; Sutor, Queens lander, and Budlay, Tasmanian. Advices from Ronaburg state that Great Britain paya £87,600 indemnity for the sfl'zure of the German steamers, Bundesrath, and General Muzog, at Delagoa. Bay early in the war.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Europeans Amazed

An American ©pinion

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 5, 90 a m, This Office 9 41 am) Hong Kong, September 5 The Europeans here and at Shanghai are amazed at the suggested with drawal of the Allies, and declare it will simply encourage the repetition of horrible atrocities. Mr Rockhill, special American conmissioner to China, in the course of an interview, at Shanghai, said the ! i present was a beautiful occasion for enforcing a settlement and ensuring the protection of foreigners' lives and property. Some difficulty is being experi enced in communicating with Sir Claude MacDonaid, and messages are delayed. Washington, Sept 4 Mr Root, Minister of War, denies that the American troops have been recalled.

Home and Foreign.

United Press ABSoeiation-*-By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Septembur, 5, 934a.m This Offieo 10 2 j a.m Sydney, September 5 The Anglican General Synod have con cluded their sittiog. A resolution was adopted giving the clergy a free hand in the vie of the revised version of the Bible. The question of the abolition of tjhe Primate's

veto wal referred to a committee |» report 08. Newcastle, Saptamber 5 Xroible has ooourrsd at several of the collieries over the adoption of the new hewing rates at the beginning of the montb. The Miners' Delegate Board advocates pacific measures, and the indications are that the matter will be settled without serious developments. Rockhampton, September 5 Smith, a well known joak*y, in revenge for the Jookey Club refusing to remove his disqualification, shot Mr Henderson, « membsr of the Committee, in the stomach. The wound is serious. Smith fled.

Sporting.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

TiaiißU, September 6 The weather In fine, and the attendance a record for the first day of the races. Follow- Ing are results :—

Hunters' Hurdles of 25 soys ; one mile and a half—Huntingdon 1, Mainstay 2, The Whip 3. Won by a head. Dividend—£2l2s.

Spring Fobdlb Handicap, of SO soys; one mile and a h»!f—Skipper 1, Pipi 2, Ilex 3. Won easily. Dividend—£6 10s.

Maiden Plats, of 30 iovi ; six furlongs— Ciytie 1, Sara 2, Padus 3. Won by half length. Dividend—£2 11s

Timabu Cop—Nihiifc 1, Straithnairn 2, Conqueror 3. Won by two lengths, after leading all the way. Dividend—£7 15a

MARTON SPRING MEETING

Mabton, September 5 At the Marton races the weather was fine, bub the going was very heavy. Following are results ; —

Hunteb's Hurdles — Merry Boy 1, Turamoe 2, Tekehuoga 3. Scratched— Tarrigan, Kaiwhakaroa Won easily. Divi dend - £6 11s

Flying Handicap—Boer 1. Masona 2, Mamaku 3. Scratched — Dawdrop, Monu ment, Kilkenny. Won easily. Dividend — £9 19s Cup—Angle 1, Minaderva 2, Dubious 3. Tarrigan scratched. Dividend— £6 3e. Maiden Plath -Aquinaldo 1, Bradford 2, Fadalien 3, Scratched—Puangs, The Cray - j§r. Oompu'aion, Sybil, Lady Vivian, Mits WesTer. Dividend—£lo;

STAVELEY

(From Our Own Correspondent)

On Monday night the cold sou'wester suddenly changed for the worn, and a heavy fall of snow set in and covered the ground, but it did not He. Yesterday was an old time writer's day, bitterly cold with fre quent heavy showers of sleeb, hail and snow. The hills are covered now, and should frosfe again visit ut, the young grass which has grown very quickly during the watm and showery weather of this last, fortnight, must suffer considerably. The severe weather of this last two or three days ia not at all suit able for the lambing season, which in some places has commenced Oa Friday evening a bill wsb held in the Staveley Hall to wind up the dancing olass which has been held weekly and well attended by young folk. The bail was op tional as regards dress—plain or fancy—and about some dozen were seen in fancy costume which consisted of the usual sailor's and Saottish dresses, together with negroes in an interesting and original suit made out of ordinary Backs. Another dreaa of ' Paddy' was very well got up. Music was supplied by the young men of the district, and re freshments were in the hands of Mrs MoMulUn, whose name in that direction always means quantity and quality. The number of dancers and spectators present again proved the inadequacy of the hall to accommodate any large number, and it be' hoves the directors to push on with all speed and enlarge the hall, a move which I believe is contemplated in the very near future, when they intend to lengthen it an additional twenty feet, and refloor the body of the present hall.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, September S John Clanoy was arrested this morning on a charge of being concerned in the Vivian Street brawl In which Holmes was seriously injured. Holmes has not yet recovered ooHSoiousneis. The High Levels Tramway Company has decided to use the- steam cable system on the line which is expected to be open for traffic in February. The system will be on the same lines as the Roslyn tramway, Dunedin.

MAYFIELD.

(From oar own Uorrespondent) The weather during the lnsb fortnight has been very uneeaionable, io fact, after the tine days wo had ia August), it seems we are going back from spring to winter. To-day we had several inchea of sqow, and the weither is very inolemenb. Lambing appears to be in full swing, but the mortality will ba very great owing to the bad weather* Feed is not too plentiful, and the ewes will have a bad time if the weather does nob clear up at ocoe. Our towniman Mr John Burgess has been confined to his bed the last three weeks with a sever* tprain in the baok. It is to be hoped he will soon he about amongst us again. His brother, Mr William Burgess, is at present in oharga of his business, A veiy well attended meeting of rate' payers was held in the schoolroom on Friday to consider the advisability of the Anama Bead Board annexing a portion of the upper part of the Raogitata district. I understand the required number of signatures has been obtained, ani will ba presented at feba next meeting of the Council; Ve\y little crop is going in in this district Ibis year* Most farmers are confining their efforts to raising sheep. The usual amount of turnip and rape land is being prepared for the taming season. Our school is again getting too small for the number of scholars attending, and will soon have to be added to, as the population of the district is increasing.

Czar and President

Paris, September 4 The Czar has presented President Loubofe with the Order of St. Andrew and an autograph letter conveying felicitations and expressing regret that the Czarina and himself are unable to visit; the Exhibition,

MINING

Unitod Press Afisociation—By Electrlo Telegraph Dgnedin, September 5 Sales to-day—-Electric Extended 15s 3d ; Hartley and Riley, £6 15s, £6 15s 6d, £6 15*; Jutland Flat, 2*, 2s Id ; Upper Mag netic, 19a

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy rip h t London, September 4 A boy died of plague at Govan, a suburb of Glasgow Vigorous sanitary precautions are being taken in London in consequence of the Q-lasgow outbreak

THE ASUBtJIiTGSt GCARDUSI.: WEDHBSUaY, fiIBXBMBBB 6,.; 1900



FRIEDLANDKR BROS , LIMITED. WEST STREET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, September 7, For which we shall be pleated to reoelve Entries. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! _________ 8 92 WEST STREET HORSE MARtT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 1900 SPECIAL ENTRIES. WE shall offer at our Fair on the above date- On account Mb John Small, 1 Four-year old Draught Entire, by Tan quither. Full pedigree at Sale. Also on acoounb various Clients, — 4 First-class Draught Mares and Geldings, from 4 to 7 years old* IQrey Gelding, Byrs. broken to saddle and harness. Trial. IGrey Gelding, syrs, broken to saddle and harness. Trial. 1 Chestnut Cob Mare, Byr«. Capital haok. Sale at 11 30 a.m. sharp. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 37 Auctioneer QKi) ACRE FARM, about *Jt}& two miles from RANGITATA Wa HATK FOB PKIVATS SALE A really first-class Farm, conveniently situated cloee to & railway station, seven roomed, house, dairy, large granary, and stabling, men's hut, implement shed, and other buildings. The property is well and substantially subdivided, and the fences are all in good order. The land raries in quality from light to good wheat land. There are 70 acres in wheat, 45 acres in oats, 100 acres ploughed for rape and turnips, balance la English grass and 40 acres in tussock. Anyone in want of a farm of this size would do well to call and see us when we shall be pleased to give the fullest information. FRIEDL&NDBR BROS, Land & Estate Agents Grain Freight TO LONDON. Ylf7"E have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with uh promptly. FBIEDLANDER BEOs., Lid. FdiTSALEJ CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lkd. llfß HAVE »OR PRIVATE BALE, Several Flrst-claaa Draught Entires, Full particulars on application FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lcd wTbTabe ~ CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited j J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER <Sr JEWELLER, TT AS just received a Large Shipment WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Lsybrs »t 27s 6d Specially made to order, Stroagly built to suit hard wear, 2 Years Guarantee, 3 Dczen NIOKEL WATCHES at 20s' The best value in the Colony. 1 year's Guarantee. A N«w aod Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS" Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand. SIGJ-JHTT TESTING. A PERFECT FIE GUARANTEED. J. V.DE~BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, _____ Aahburton. MOTHERS ! Have yon delicate children who are always taking cold and sub eob to croup 1 Iff sn, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all othe medicines fail. Sold by local chemists, and : grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 2461



O. Magnus, . D.Paterson, Dredging Fxpert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. cf Canterbury. NIACHU3, PATERSOU AHD CO., Gold Dbedgino Brokees, 208 High Street, Uhristohuroh. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const) Dredging Claims. Me Olot Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Obsgo. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq. Ashburton Representative. GUNS ! Guns ! Guna ! Double-Barrel Breeoh loading reduced to £3 lOi li first class guns reduced to pries* to suits »ny Bportsrnan&t Hakdletßbos»



THE VERDICT OF PRACTICAL RIDERS IS IN FAVOUR OF Absolutely Best Built in New Zealand. i . GENT'SJ_2I _LAD Y'S £22. BURN ETT STREET.



{ WANTED | STRAYED into my paddock—One rsd Cow, Owner can have same by paying; expense. — Wm. Gkeensi.ade, The Grange, .Racecourse Road 9 51 ] /^IRAND New Patriotic Song, "One "JT flig, one speech, one Empire," by the Rsv T. Anson Cato. Obtain early from Bfot L F Andbewbs. Price 2s. ( 9 50 WANTED KNOWN^-Ladios' Jackets formerly 27s 6(? now 4=i lid, Ladies Capes formerly 30s, now 5a 6<l, Lidirs Meantosbes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Orb's, Cheap Sale. 7 W~ ANiED^-Ladiea to give a trial for their Spring Shoes to• The Corner.' Beautiful lot of English, French, and American Goods ju-t opened—Northcqt asd Heffobd. WANTED— Ladies to call and Bea New Belts in Bead?, Silk, and Satin, and in areat variety at 'The Corner.'—North- COTE AND HWFFORD F"~ OR SALE — Galvanised Iron Fquare Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Hardley Bros WANTED" KNOWN—xnas we have just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we are pleased to say that our buyers has secured them at old Prices. See Kbe values —Mitchell & Turner OLESrß"lounde^7 Garfish, OTayfisTT J Shrimps, and Fresh Babbits, by express To-night, at J H Jkwitt's, opposite Mail Office. j BUY Direct From England — Famous '* Khaki" Cycles. Great cut in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 13 ; two machines, £8 lls ; three machines, £12 2s; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles 10« per machine extra; Quo- | tations for ten bicycles ani over on appli cation.—John Hubst, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. 8 234 | I7IOR SALE CHEAP—Cottage of eigti JL? rooms, Netherby. Every convenience Most of purchase money can remain on mortgage.— Apply Mrs White, Netherby. 8 180 \T7ANTED~KNOWN—RemovaI of the \ VV old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tailored Street j o New Shop in Burnett Street ' ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman I Gum—at J T Coon Storekeeper , NEW BOOKS-Boy; (table and Manor; The Temptation of Oliver Latim«r, ] The Sanctuary Club, Jenni* Meredith, The , NemisKirgof Tera, The Ladies Paradisf,' The Downfall of Prempah, At Odde, Susan Fielding. Cheap Editiont, Briton or Boer ; Reproach of /Aimealey; the Bushranger's Sweetheart; Veldt and Laager; Nigger Knights ; The Ossiogton Ghost; Standard Reprints ; Bibles, Prayers and Hymns, and Many School Cards—H M Jokes D. THOMAS HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - 1900 - MY Nexb HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, IDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 7 21 Aucbiooee r, D~A~N CIN G. "- MRS CURTIS' usual FRIDAY class will this week beheld on THURSDAY, at 7.30 p m. 9 42 LARGE IMPORTATION OF WALL JPAPiSBS. I HAVE just received (ex p.s. Paparoa) a Shipment of the NEWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to which I invite inspectior. These papers are exceedingly rich in design and colouring. People desirous of decorating their rooms later on, may chose their Hangings from the presonb full Stock, and I will lay then? j aside until required. ; J. WILSON, ■ HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT BTIIBET, Artists' Mater *' Depo* 1. upplr^shburTon road boXSds T)UBLIC Notice is hereby given that all JL outstanding Rateß not paid on or before September 14 will be sued for without further notice. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 8 231 Clerk. ________ _ WANTED, at once—A few Farmers to grow Peas, account Jas. Carter and Do. Pries par buahel, guaranteed, 3* 9d to 4a 9d, according to variety. Apply to THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited! 9^ 48 Ashburton. " LOST T OST—-A very Small Buy Pony, strayed JLj from Mount Somera last Thursday. Any one returning same to me will be re warded. A, E. PEACHE, 9 25 Mount Somers. ASHBURTON CROQUET CLUB. fTIHE Annual General Meeting of the X above Club will be held in Mr Makeig'a Office, Arcade Chambers, on FRIDAY Evening, September 7, at 7.30 i AH Members speoially requested to attend* 949 M. GRAHAM, Hon. Sec.



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF K.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claratnonti, 250 acres Wailotis, 200 acres Waihao, 25Q t acres Kingsdown, 1000 aores Otaio, 500 aores Totara, And others of various eiz s in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 seres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 255 acies Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grsz'ng farms of various sizes on the Bainoliffa and Levels Estates, and two well improved Btation properties of 7000 aores each 9 3 MESSRS HARKIS BROTHERS desire to thank their numerous friends and the Public generally, for the liberal support accorded to them since they took over the Mount Somers Colliery. To meet the expense of opening out New Goal, the Business has been put into a Company as from June 1, and Mb James Gibson has been appointed Business Manager to whomj all accounts are payable:—Habbis Bros , James Gibson. * 8 237 VOICE PKODUCTION AND SINGING. MISS POLSON, c/o Mrs Dodds, Peter Street, Ashburton, is prepared to receive pupils for Voice Production and Singing. 8 253 ISLINGTON Garden Fertilisers, (In 561b and 1121b Bags,) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded prises at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanui Road, June, 1899 Gentlemen,~l have used Islington's Fertilisers for Feveral years. ... In I the kitchen garden I use it freely and find it advantageous for all sorts of vegetables. j As a liquid manure I have naver used a better for pot plants anel vegetables. In fact, I always have asack of your Fertilise. in my shed for an Immediate use. JOHN JOYCE, ! Gardener* ' NICOLL BROS. j District g* nts ARCHITECT. ARCADE OH AMBERS ASHBUItTON. TI you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alter* tions, or NewestjStyle of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. _ 5191 MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS. MUSIO Seller and Teacher of the Vlolid, Musical instruments of eve* j descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Mublo and Songs by every mail, Firat-claea Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY; MINGROAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu sinns, Langahans, and Dorkings, from 5s to 21a per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BWRRYMAN. SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO, The Lateafc and Best SlanoJacLured by C Wilm&ms & Co., Rich- ad, V.A. OFFICES IN HAVELOCK ST lEIT. \ HH WO Rooms, with shed, lately eccupled X by Mr Jolliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. F FERRIMAN mONKIN<S'B Lfaseed Emulsion, which JL has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all cheat complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers i" bottles, Is 6d and 2n 6d. FOR f\ I YEARS I MOATE&CqM <| "I j » -A. THOSE who desire a convenient house' and ur-to-date, Bhould consult Hard ley Bros., for gc-.d supply of hot and cold water W* ANTED KNOWN-Thafimr" Ladlw ! Winter Jackets and Capet are an exceptionally choice lot, being at once tylish and moderate in Prioee.—Mitch JikL &TURKBR _. -.. ; _ ■. , _^



■ ' ' ; ■■■■■ Rli'l 1900 PLANTING SEASON' 1900. specially jiJKE^BSff^^^tKSJSS&tSl^wSSif^S^ti^mn specially Canterbury. Canterbiry, P OTATOES. _____ *A* -'■ These potatoes are a complete change of seed for Ashburton district, as they were grown at Papanui and the Styx. Oar Stock is limited, so early application should be made if you sre requiring any. Pink Beauty of Hebron Oval. One of the best early sorfca, prod no tire and exoel> lent flavour. Twenty lbs als ; 4s 6d owt, or 7s 6d per 2 cwt sack. White Beany of Hebron. This prand potato possesses all the veil known qualities of the Pitik Btauty of Hebron. and has in addition, a clear white skin, which randan it more valuable for market purpnees. Ib is he most enormous cropper of e«rljr potatoes grown. (Jive it a trial,'«and you will be satisfied with ifc. Sixteen lbs als ;fl* i6l per cwt, or 9.3 per 2 cwt sack, . . - Beauty of Bath—A well known variety. Twentylbs a Is; 4a 6d per cwfr, or 78>J per 2cwfc sack. _^ .'■■'■ FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE* RETAIL AGENTS for Canterbury for JSimmo & Blair's Standard i Seeds. Storekeepers liberally dealt with. These seeds are thoroughly reliable Mid I true to name. I Vegetable seeds, 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Eighty varieties, including j all the following :— SEEDS.~~SEEDS. MMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen Flower JSee&s Id per packet or lid per dozen AT FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno' Thrive on Credit, WE BUY FOR CASH—WE SELL FOR GASH—tfc THERE 13 THE WHO& SEORET^OF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVE NO BAD DEBTS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Broad Beana. Green Windsor Broaa . cane, Harlingron Windsor Broad B*ms, l*ek.-London Flag, Large Mussel hiels Border Hero Broad Beans. bur Sh> Lw 8* Coldstream. Trench B»ns. ~ Canadian Wonder. Lettuce.-All the year-round, Dm« Pale D n, E%rly Dwarf Batter B.an, "< <*i*»t, WaiteCoa. Champion Scarlet Kunnere-  , tIT . ' . __ . v Mfilo Water)— Mixed Varieties. X-. Baet.— Blood Red Beefc, Sagar Beet, ' 6 Mustard.—Fine White. Borecole or Curly Kate.—Dwarf Grsen Curled Borecole, Tall Green Carled B .re- OnlonJ- B/ 05f» \*^be. Brown Spanish co j e , Jaires Keeping. Silver Skin, KarlyGol den Globe. Brocolli.—Adams 1 Early Winter White, „ . „ , Veith'. Self Protecting, Early Watcherer, larsley -lf!fl9 Ca*l**> Carter's Eclipse, J-now's Winter White. „ „,. n r * PHrsnip, —Hollow Crown, Brussels Sprout—Swgmger's Giant. _ r Peas.—-McLeans Little Gem, Win. Cabbage-L« ? e Early York, EcfieH ga.r8{* ?£■ Stuart, Stmtam, Marked, BJair'a Phenomenal. Lamb's Veitches Perfection, Yorkshire Hero, Earliest of All, Red Dutch, (for pickling), McLeaa 8 Beßfc of AU- Drumhead Savoy, Early D waif Ulm. D ... _ J Pumpkms.--lion Bark, Yellow Afoot CarroK-Karly Shorb Horn, James' moth, Mixed Varieties. . -carlefc Intermediate, Long Red Altring- „,,. „ v i» i_«  » ham White Beleian Radish. — French Breakfast, Lonf ham, wmte Belgian. Scarlet, Red and White Turnip. Cauliiower—Early London, Walcheren, „ . , _ ' ' Veitches'Autumn Giant. bpinaen.—Konnd or Summer. Celery.—Cole's Crystal White, Oole's a nn . a u Pa-f--^ «««, Superb Bed, Henderson's White Plume. Squaeh.-Perfect Gem. Vegetable Marrow. - Custard, Long Tomato-Large Red. Whise, Moore'sOream, Long Green, Pen- TarflipSl .. Ear i y Snowball,BarlyWhlU " y"bzd- Scone, Lalng's Garden Swede, Goldta Cresß.~Exfera Curled. 5^ Cucumber. - Long Prickly, Short I Thyme, >nd Sweet * Prickly, kwood Ridge, [Japanese MarJ oraro- Climbing. c All the above Vegetable Seeds to|be had by the oaace. FLOWER REIDS Id PER PACKET OR lid PER DOZSK. 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM; Want of space forbids as to enumerate all the varieties, but we herewith list a few of the most well known kinds. — Aaters Aoricula, Balsam, Calliqpsls, Candy Craepei, Candytuft, Carnation, Ohryjansh^mura, Convolvua, Everlastings, Soditia ; Lobllia Marigold, Miecnotte, Nasturaium, Knsy, Petunia, Phi -x Drummondii, Patnlaoa, ' Stock ; Ten Weeks, Sunfl *wer, Swuet Peas, Verbina, Zinnia, Wallflowers, Ftc, Etc. Bulk Seeds.—(Cleaned by special machinery), from Kirn mo & Blair's Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion See i ... ... ' 6a 6d per 1b „ Selected Hant White Belgian Carrob ... ... 2s 6d „ M M James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3s Od  „ %t  Long lied Altringhim Carrot ... ... 3s 0d „ >t „ „ Early Short Horn Oarrot ... ... 3a 6d „ ,» „ Strain Mammoth long Red Mangcld ... .« 9d >» *« % „ CbampHon Ypllow Globe Mangold ... 9d , f „ t%  Perfect Gem Yellow b lobs Mangolds ... Is 0d „ „ „ Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... Is 0d „  , % Gorse Seed ... ... 2s 6d M „ „ Tree Lacerne, per oz 6d ... ... 5a Od „ », M-.crosarpa, etc., etc., etc. Turnip Seed^ Turnip Seeds, Guarantaed to be of the Highest Percentage of Germination j From 6d per Ib 50s per cwfc Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Ohauipion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow A berdeen Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble Skirving vSwede, etc, etc ELETCHISH BROS.; ■' ■ ■ CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHURO Wholesale'and Fetail Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Secdi*' Seed Catalogues to be had free on application 33| per cent diecount'allowed off List.toi'Storekeepers