THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Aahburtcn daily for— OHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11am, 3.15 p tn, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am,350 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— HRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 *m, 12.48

p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—ab 6.57 p m (expreSß) SPRINGBURM-at 9.45 a m*

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon foi November

SUN.

Mail Notices.

TUBBDAY, NOVEMBER 6 For Northern Ports, Wesfcporfc, and West Coast, per Rotomahsna, at 6 30 p m WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, ab 6 30 p m THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Retoroahana, at 6 30 p m THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

For Northern Ports, Westport, and Aus tralia, India, China, South Africa, Mauritius, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom, Don bineat of Europe, via Brindiii (due London December 23rd), per Monowai, ab 10 30a m It has now been arranged for the Monowai to leave Wellington on Friday, the 16th inst, making a close connection with the Brlndisi mail leaving Sydney on the 29th, and arriving London 23rd December, This will be the last opportunity for letters to reach London before Christmas. Mails to connect with Monowai, will close here ob Thursday, 15th mat, at 10 30 a m. Important—There will be no despatch of English mails via San Francisco in November, bub arrangements have been made for close connections with Federal and Vancouver services. The new service, every three weeks, via San Francisco, is expected to start with first steamer leaving Auckland atoufc the Btb December. On account of there being no despatch of San Francisco mall In November, parcels for United States of America cannot be sent until the despatch of mall leaving Auckland BthDecember.

Commercial.

United Preas Association—By Electric [Telegraph—Copyright London, November 4 Hemp—Fair Wellington, on spot, £22 10a.

Freights to New Zealand have been advanced from 2s 6d to 5s per ton* A cargo of New Zealand wheat, ex Pehi Ugltmd, sold at 28s 3d per quarter* The frozen meat market is stagnant. Quotations for lamb and mutton are nominal and unchanged. Beef is unchanged.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The Ashburton weekly stock sale was held at the Tiuwald yards to-day. A good atten dance was present ab this fixture, and an Improvement in the entries of sheep and cattle were evident

The butchers' pens inoluded 20 lots of well forward sheep, nearly all croaabredt, and one pen of shorn sheep, whilst) the stora pens were mostly occupied with crossbred ewei and lambs.

Cattle entries included 24 head, the quality of which was much improved upon late yardings, and tinder good competition satisfactory rates were obtained, good quality beef making 25s to 26s per lOOlbs. The prices realised were:—Heifers, £3 6s to £5 10s; steers, £512s 6d, £7 5* to £8 ; cows, £5 2a 6d and £6 l&i. Fair rates wer.e ruling for store cattle, springers realising £7 and £7 7» 6d ; cows In calf, five guineas* Competition for fat sheep in the butchers' psn« showed a marked slack ness, aa com. pared with the two preoeding sales, and a drop of from Is to Is 6d was apparent. In several oases sellers declined to eeoepb the figures offered, with the result that seven or eight pens were passed at auction. The N.Z Farmers' 00-op obtained 22a 6d and 20s 6d for two orossbreds respectively, other lots of crossbred sheep making 17s, IBs, »nd 18a lOi. For one merino ewe they made big money in 17a 4d; a pen of less forward condition bringing 13s 9d; for the pen of shorn orossbreds entered, Which last week would have brought) 16s, only 14s 6d was offered, and the line withdrawn. Messrs Friedlander Bros sold four pens of six and eight-tooth crossbred ewes at 19s 9d and 19a 4d, and obtained far merino wethers 13s and 13a 3d.

Mr D Thomas offered four pens of fine quality merino wethers which were passed in at 17a 9d, and he sold crossbred ewee and wethers from I4s 2d to 17s 6d« Ths sale throughout was dragging ani protracted. In the etore department the New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association cleared,: Merino wethers 14a sd, crossbred ewee and lambs, all counted, 10s 7d. Mr D Thomas sold oroisbred ewes and lambs, all counted, 12s, 9s 9d, 10* 94. Meeers Frledlande* Bros sold crossbred ewes and lanbt, all counted, 10s 4d, 10s 6d, and 12s 6d; hoggets 14a 6d, 15s Id, 17s. Figs—Baooners, 30i, 27s ; sow in pig, 29* ; weanera, 7s 6d ; tow, 40s j boare, 12« 6dtol4i.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

Tbe Ashbnrton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers'"Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on November 5. 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl - 2s 2d to 2a 3d „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 3d „ „ Hurfter's 2« Id to 2s 2d Oats—Duns .- Is 5d to Is 6d Danish I«sdtota6d Canadians Is 7d Sparrowbilla 1» 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47s 6d to 60s Grass Seed—Old paiture, 2s to 2s 3d New „ Is 6d to Is 9d The above are prices current) paid to farmers on trucks ab Ashburton.

DEATH

HABRIBOH—At Ashburton, on Saturday 3rd November, Omba, younger danghter of Mona and Alfred Harrison; aged seven years and nine months.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1900. ABOUT THE DOMAIN.

A REGENT visitor to the Ashburton Domain has given us tbe benefit of bis impressions upon tba* beautifnl recrea tion ground, It is almost needless to say that he was greatly taken with the grounds as a whole. Indeed, he unhesitatingly expressed the opinion that with one or two exceptions, tbe Ashburton Domain is the most attrac tive amongst the smaller recreation grounds in the colony. The way in whioh the Mower bedi, lawns, <fee , are kept was very favourably commented upon ; aa was the variety of eports grounds, <fee. An opinion was also given that if the cycling track were asphalted, and railed round, and a g'ltnd stand erected, ib would be by far the nicest cyciimg ground in New Zealand. One suggestion was offered which seems a good one, namely, that if native shrubs cannot be got to grow on the islands, we might at least have a great show of brilliant creepers, | which in spring and rammer would | make a beautiful show. We believe som* attempts have already been made to cultivate creeping plants on the islands, but probably tbe Gurator will deal with this matter, if he has not already taken steps in that direction. , Many enthusiasts on the subject of New Zealand flora have won dered why we cannot sbow a small plantation of native trees, and shrubs, but we understand that so far no attempt in tbat direction has succeeded on the Canterbury plains. Our own expflrieace is that there are a few hardy sorts of native trees that will grow in Ashburton, as we know of specimens of the trees commonly called 'broadleaf and 'konini,' or native fuschia, thriving not far from the Domain. We confess we should much like to see a plantation of such native trees as will grow in this locality, made iv some part of our Domain; and if the rata could be successfully cultivated there, t>o that its brilliant blossoms could be seen without having to go thirty miles for that purpose it would be very satisfactory indeed to all ad mirers of tbat fine tree, By the wt»y there are a few specimens of the rata to be seen in bloom on Mr Lorgeley's property at Peel Forest, every year in the month of January, The tree in its native state has not a graceful habit, but we understand that under cultivation it can be trimmed to a very pretty shape, There is, we believe, a specimen in a gentleman's garden in Southland, which has been constantly trimmed, so that when it bloomed last season it was one compact and well shaped shrub covered «ith blossoms. Now that we are beauifying all our waste places, the matters we have referred to might be worth attention, We are sure the. Curator, whose good work has been so freely recognised, will appreciate the spirit in which the above suggestions are made.

THE PILCHER TESTIMONIAL

It will be remembered that the Ash burton Borough Council, in response to a suggestion made by the Mayor of Dunedin, decided to join in the move ment to make a presentation to Mr Pilcher, the representative of this colony in South Africa in recognition of his very valaable services to members of the New Zealand Oontin" gents in that country. Accordingly a number of subscription lists were printed and left in the principal offices in this town with a request that subscriptions of ered might be received there. These subscriptions were limited to one shilling so that it wovld be in the power of the humblest and poorest person to contribute equally with the wealthiest—seeing that the femer are probably more concerned in Mr Pitcher's admirable work than the latter. It seems to us that this matter being of national importance, should not be allowed to hang fire—-so to speak, as it seems likely to do if nothing further is to be done, beyond leaving the subscription lists at the various offices. We think the proper course for the people in the Ashburton county to take to ensure a contribution from here worthy of the occasion, would be for a committee of ladies to be appointed is Ashburton itself, its suburbs, and the other centres for the purpose of arranging for a systematic canvass In saying this we do not mean to convey the idea that the contribution sent from here would take its valuefremitsaggregateamount, but from the number of individuals wbo may assist to make it up. When the inner history of our chare in this Transvaal wsr comes to be read, it will be a matter for national congratulation if we are able to say that we, afe least, recognised promptly and gracefully the noble work done by Mr and Mrs Pilcher for "Our Boys" at the front.

Local and General.

To Our Readbbb—An article on * Women in the ranks' will be found on the fourth page of this lstne, and on the same page < Poultry notes/ which contain some useful hints to breeders of poultry.

Unclaimed Lktoebs. — Letters from beyond the colony, addressed to the under mentioned persona, were received at the aYshburton post office daring the month of August, ana are still unclaimed:—Stanley M. Evans, A. B. Hill.

OsitUARY.- Mr James Biwle, of Ashbur- • too Forks, who was buried at Ashborton I Cemetery yesterday, was one of the original' settlers of the Aehburton County: He and his late wife arrived in Canterbury in one of the first four ships and he shortly afterwards | settled i* the Ashburton Forks district. His well known stalwart figure will be missed by many residents. He always drove to market in a dray, the usual kind of locomotion in the early dayi<

Thb Fbsnch in the New Hebrides—The discussions at the Mission Synod held on June last oa the island of Tanna says the BeVt G. B. Inglis that were of most interest and importance had reference to the settle ment of new Missionaries, the reports from the various stations, and the arrogant oonduot of French traders in illegally claiming native lands, and driving the owners from their homes.

Amkbicaic Populations,—The United States has three cities with over 1,000,000 (New York 3,437,262 Chicago 1,698,595) three of 500,000,,'(8fc LouJs,Boston,Baltiinore) five of 300,000, eight with over 200,000, and ton with populations between 100,000 and 200,000* The smallest percentage of gain in the population is that of San Francisco, but this fa accounted for by the departure of a large number of Chinamen, and the Paciflo metropolis is disposed to weloome the intelligence. TBLtGBAVH iNTBRBfFEIOHB,—The Post master-General has arranged that In fnturt when the telegraph wires are Interrupted the public will be given an opportunity of handing In telegrams in the usual way. Messages will only be accepted at senders' risk, and on the distinct understanding that they will be sent on in order of receipt after communication is restored, the Department accepting no responsibility for delay. Arraagments will be made to give notice to the public of interruptions and again when the lines are open. An Asbbsios House.—A note is sent to us says the Australasian to say that Field Marshal Count Waldersee, of the German Army, has taken an asbestos house with him to China, made at Calmon Asbestos Works, Hamburg! The Count must have imagined that visiting China is the same thing as descending into the Inferno. It Is a seven roomed house, fire and water proof, as hard as slate, yet capable of befog nailed like shingles.

ThbHomhj—A very pleasant entertain ment was given at the 0 d Men's Home o» Monday evening, when Miss Ethel Gate* arranged a programme* Songs were given by Mrs Steel, Miss Oiark, Messrs Uraighead and Schwartz, and were greatly appreciated by the inmates of the institution, Mr A MoOlnrg also gave a fine violin solo. (The orchestral items were rendered by Mrs Olaridge, Mr MoOlurg,Miss Ethel Gates, Mr Arthur Olaridge, Miss Ada G»ces,and Messrs H Gates and Undrilh Mr Andrews presided, Ab the clofe of the entertainment Mr Morrissey returned thanks on behalf of the inmates of the Home.

U. A. 0. D.—The usual fortnightly meet ing of the Star of Ashhurton Lodge was held last evening, when there was a fair attend ance of members,Bro Fifield, A D,in the chair. After dealing with correspondence and transacts routine business one candidate on clearance was balloted for and »coepted and one was initiated into the order. Three candidates were proposed for membership. Members were reminded that in accordance with the alteration of rules at last G L meet* ing oexb lodge meeting would be half yearly night instead of the last) meeting in Decem ber. The lodge was dosed at 10 o 'dock by the A D.

A Biooabion Sensation.—At the Christ ohurch Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr K. Beetham, 8.M., Charles Adams Stratford was charged with having, on November 4, at Riccarton, committed an aggravated assaulb on bis wife, Annie Annie Stratford, Mr Gasnidy appeared for the scouted. Sub-Inspector Black asked for a remand until Tuesday next, producing a certificate from Lr Miokle to show that, owing to injuries to her head and body, the woman was unable to attend; Mr Cassidy agreed to the adjournment, asking for bail, which was granted, in two Ruretiea of £50 each and one of of £100,

New Employment for Prisonies— A telegram from Wellington says that the Minister for Juatioe (the Hon» J. M'Gowan) has in haind the details ot a scheme for employing prisoners in planting some of the barren areas in various parti of .the colony. The idea is to select a number of short sentenoe men, who have a record for good behaviour, and employ them for the remain* der ot their terms in reforestry work. A trial of the system will be made at Rotorua, where there is a large area of land which bar been found suitable tor tree planting.

Wim.owbx Band or Hope.—The usual monthly mooting of the Band of Hope was hold in the schoolroom last Thursday evening. There was a large attendance. The President, Rev J D Jory occupied the oh&ir. Mr 8 8 Chapman delivered an able and instructive address. The following contributed items : —Songs, Misses E Chap man, H Parker, Messrs Trevaiz*. Hopwood, Wheeler; duet—Misses J Lill and N Jory; quartet—Miss F Harding and £ Hayman, and Messrs S flajman and T Wheeler; recitations—Masters H Jory, A Lill, S Williams, Misses Neeta Jory, Amy Lill, and Mr Hopwood. A dialogue from Messrs Bell, Hopwood, and Williams, concluded the evening's entertainment. A collection was taken up for the Alliance fund. The meeting closed with the benediction.

The Nuw Zealand Cqntinhenis—A re tarn published by the Defence Department on Oct 26, shows that 71 officers and 1723 men constituted the full strength of the various contingents from New Zealand. Of theae.three officers and thirty nine men have died or bsen killed, five officers and eighty six men invalided home, one officer and eleven men discharged, one hundred and forty two men have joined the police, and one man has been dismissed. The death list shows the First Contingent to have lost thirteen men, the second ten, the third, two officers and twelve men, the fourth one officer and four men. The fifth had no deaths. So far the present strength of the contingents is 60 officers and 1440 men. The estimate inelades invalids on their way home. Of tba men who joined the police, twenty three belonged to the First Contingent, fifty to the second, and sixty nine to the third.

A Political Kara Avis —A Premier usually clings to his portfolio with his latest breach. Nothing bat death, or a successful vote of wanfa of confidence, persuades him to part with it. Sir John Forrest (W.A.) who has held office longer than any other Premier known to olonial history, is determined 60 establish a record in hid manner of leaving office. At the close of his Budget speech he announced that, early next year, he mast ask to be relieved of office. He has been Premier for ten years, and during that period he has seen his colony grow in population and wealth with a speed which resembles chapter from Arabian fable. A Remindeb—We with to remind th<m who may require new suits &o, " before ta Show," that we have already opened oat a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the moat "up to date " best quality worsts suitiogs, &o, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had sneh a'• Rush " of orders jußt before the hoiidayi, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge ail our friend (both old and new) to kindly oall and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and oblige Cbaighead & Bkrryman, the leadiug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton

[ The Inward Mails—An Australian mail I I is expected to reach here by tonight'» express 1 Weather - Moderate to strong wester-1 ly winds; glass rise. * Ah Usfleasant Predicament.—News { reached Blenheim on Thursday last (says the . Marlborough Express) from the Wairaa 1 Valley that a man had been cut off on an island in the riverbed by the .flood waters ,He hts been Imprisoned there since Friday • last, and Sergeant Mason with Constables I Price and Jackson left fown with a boat to I tffeet his rescue.

Special Tbatns—A special train wil If aye Dunedin for Chrlstoharoh at 10 p m on Thursday the Btb, arriving at Christ church at 8.55 a m on the 9th. This train will stop at Timara and Ashburton

Mslbovrnb Ccp—An the result) of the race for the Melbourne Ccp will probably reach this office about (seven o'clock this evening, an " extra" will be printed, which will be delivered at business places that may be open between seven and eight, or may be obtained at (she Gpabpian office between the fame hoars. A VBBY REMABKABtB KEMEDY 'It is with a good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's 00110, Oholera and Diarrbos* Remedy,' says Druggist AW gawtella, of Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show case, said f «nej " I really believe that medioine saved my Ufa the past summer while at the shore,' and she became so enthusiastic over its merits that 1 at once made up my mind to recommend is In the future. Recently a gentleman oame into my store so overcome with colio paius that he sank at once to the floor. I gave him a dose of this remedy, which helped him I repeated the dose, and In fifteen minutes he left my store, smilingly informing me that he felt as well as ever For sale by Ashburton Drag Company

THE COURT OF APPEAL.

An Ashbnrton Case.

United Press Asaoaiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph WSLLINGiON, NOV 5

In the Court of Appeal, Brown v. Brown was commenced — motion for judgment, removed from Supreme Court, Chrietchurch, Plaintiff, aged 82, mother of defendant, seeks to set aside gifts of her interest under her husband's will, oa the grounds that she being illiterate wa« not aware what she signed, and that the transactions were void on the grounds of undue influence. The trustees and a solicitor are joined aa defendants.

BUBONIC PLAGUE

THE OUTBREAK IN SCOTLAND,

United Preea Association—By Electric IFelegraph-—Copyright* London, Nov 4 The last plague patient at Glasgow i» convalescent.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By ESeotrio Telegraph—Copyright A DISQUIETING DISCOVERYi Adelaide, November 4 The Chief Inspector of Stock reports the discovery of beef measles, the name given to a disease wherein the flesh of the animal is affected by the tapeworm of man. This is the first case in Australia, and the discovery is con sidered of serious importance, as measly I beef consumed by man may give rise to adult tapeworm. - FIRE IN SYDNEY. Sydney, November 5 Eleven business places at Peak Pill have been destroyed by fire There was very little insurance. A SHIPPING STRIKE Matters between the wharf labourers and Stevedores Association have reached an acute stage over certain i 1 regulations respecting the control of deep sea ships. The principal point relates to hours. A small strike has : already occurred. ACCIDENT IN A MINE. Melbourne, November 5 ; Through the bunting of a steam pipe ; in a battery at Bendigo, a number of men were badly scalded. One named Steen died.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

AN INCITEMENT TO CIVIL WAR

THE CURRENCY ISSUE

United Preis Association-—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Washington, Nbv 5 Mr M'Kinley is very confident «f success at the election.

The President of the Associated Democratic 01 aba is appealing for volunteers to defend the nation against enemies within its borders. The Re publicans deprecate this incitement to civil war,

Messrs Flint and Fairchild, Secretary and Treasurer in Mr Cleveland's Ad ministration, Mr Howitt, ex Mayor of New York and many gold Democrats have issued a manifesto in which they declare that they will vote for Mr M/Kinley, that Mr Bryan's silver pro* gmmme will reduce the value of the dollar by one half, farther, that the rejection of Mr Bryan and other leaders will enable the party to resume its true principles and rightful position.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph

Christchurch, Nov 5

A shocking accident occurred at the Exhibition this afternoon, when a boy named Andrew Burns, sixteen year* of age, who was'engaged in looking after the Mitchell scroll flour mill, had one of his arms wrenched off. The lad was attempting to run a bund over a ehaft wheel when the tnaohinery was in motion, and his arm was caught by the belting and twisted round the shaft until it was completely wrenched o£f< He was taken to the hospital, where he is doing as well at can be expected.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

ALLIES AT PAOTING-FU.

FURTHER EXECUTIONS.

United Press Assooiation-r-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong, Noy 4. Four more officials »t Paoting-fa have been executed by the Allies.

Transvaal War

Lord Roberta's Movements

Destruction of Ventersburg

Boers at Redderftrarf

Per United Press AssoeiationSßy Electric Telegraph.—Copyright (Received November 5, 837 p m.) London, November 4 One hundred and seventy British were killed in action daring October, 71 died of wounds and 367 of disease, and 2800 were invalided home. Lord Roberts is visiting the Natal battlefields and his son's grave. He will sail on Nov. 20. One of hig daughter is suffering from enteric at Pretoria. The British have destroyed Venters burg. A party of 300 Boers captured Reddersburg, and commandeered stores there, and then retired I Beven hundred Australians, undw Colonel Tom Price, of Victoria, .sailed by the Harlech Oastle, The Mayor and Mayoress of Capo Town aad a gnat crowd assembled at the docks, and accorded the troops an enthusiastic farewell. The Mayor thanked the men for their good work and noble response to the Empire's call, and paid a tribute ! to those who had fallen.

(Received Wakapuaka Nov 5, 1040 pm, Thil Office Nov 6 1.40 a m) London,-November S

The removal cf the women by the British was due to their communica tion with the various Commandoes. The correspondents strongly recom mend sending them to the Boer laagers. The Boers are unwilling to surrender lest the women jeer them. General Kitchener, at Lydenberg, marched at night, and surprised Schoeman Steemkampeberg, also Schalkberger, at Boorkranz. The Boers went north. Five were killed and much ammunition was captured. Four British were wounded.

General Smith Domes, with two columns, made a eight march from Belfast in a deluge of lain, surprised a laager ab Wilkop. The wet and cold prevented a continuation of the march. The enemy returning attacked the British boldly, but lest heavily, The British casualties were few. The New South Wales Mounted Rifles, on the 27th ult., captured a Krupp gun belonging to De Wet. L» Gallais recaptured the gun lost at Saunas Post belonging to the U. battery. The New Zealanders, J. Sanson and W. Moffstt, of the Bough Eiders, and W. Walters, of the Mounted Infantry, died of enteric at Johannesburg The enemy's total casualties at Frederickstad were four. Colonel Plamer expelled the Boers from two strong positions south east of Rustenbtxg, chasing them through diffi cult country. "* The Yeomanry carried another assault while the Bushmen turned another position, capturiog several prisoners, and preventing a southward movement. Renter states that it is reported at Krconstad that De Wet reached Frankfort after capturing 800 cattle in the vicinity. London, November E Mr Kruger has arrived at Jibontil, on the Red Sea, in an increased state of exhaustion.

RETURN OF THE NEW ZEALANDERS

EIGHTY-TBRBK COMING HOME.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph Christchubok, November 5 The Premier bu received the following cablegram from Lord Roberts, dated Johannesburg, November' 3 :-"0»l offioer and 82 men of the New Zealand Contingent* •re returning home in the flarleoh Castle, leaving Capetown today. There are no troopa who have served under me in South Afrioa to whom I am mom indebted than bo those gallant men whom New Zealand sent to assist the Mother Country. No praiee A can be too high fer them." Following is fl the Hab of name*:—Lieutenant Hughe*, Sergeant Major Cardale, Sergeant* Harrowell, Mahood, Price, EUie, Hazletb,.Muir, Millar, '' Haselar, Corporals Bodle, Hogg, Morrison, Palmer, Steele, Foster, McKegg, Shepherd, Duck, Troopers Parks, Blair, Somber, Bachelor, Galloway, Dawson, Edwards, Habbard, Jewell, Kirkbride, Loddetfc, Muir, Maunder, Monbgomerie, Mono, Mitchell, Mann, Meyburn, MacCalum, MacDenald, Newman, Pope, Powell, Riddle, ValenUM, Walker, Withers, Wallla, MoCaolay, Barty, Camming, Blaok, Butters, Catherall, Crowe, Cossar, Crump, Dickenson. Emer, Edwards, Fraber, Flavelle, Hawkins, Hean, Hobroyd, Hodgen, Hastie, Heenan, Mcßeth, McDonald, MoOabe, Northe, Nair, O'Snra, Pawion, Pepper, Renton, Syroth, 176 Smith, 18 Smith, Tubman, Wilson, Wright, 190 Wilson, Wondie, also 362 Murray, 647 Heat* ley, 706 Wright, 849 Peterson, McGregor. (Lumsdcn's Horse), Bulger, Johnston. All well. Wellington, November 6 The statement that Colonel Newall was wounded at Obboshoop i« nob born* oat by asay official information. Mm Newall has reoelved a letter dated Bept» 17 from her hiisband, bufa he makee no mention of such an occurrenoe. News has been received thab Lieutenant Tuckey, fifth contingent, has been appointed staff officer to Colonel Wood, late of the lOfeh Hussars, who commands the column in the Transvaal.

Cycling Mems.

A medical man, in a letter to a cycling paper, poinfca out that cycling alone does not sufficiently exercise the whole muscular system, and goes on to 1 say that it does not exercise the muscles of the back, nor a number of those of the * legs. With all deference to medical authority, one most, in matters of this kind,go by experience; and there ii hardly a practical cyclist—the man who sits in the approved upright position not excepted—who will deny that bicycling is an excellent exercise for the muscles of the back. It may not exercise them fully, but the man who has rested for some time haß only to take a long ride to find that they are at the finish almost as stiff as the muscle* of bis legs, .' The authorities of the sublime Porte have taken the extraordinary step of prohibiting bicycle races at Conitanti ; oople, on the ground that they brought together a large number of people, and wore therefore dangerous to the public peace. Three contests were held, and were attented by members of all tot varied nationalties of the Turkish police are afraid that these crowds will make it more easy for the Armenian! and ether disloyal subjects of Padiehah to conspire again bt his sacred person, ! and the bicycle races, which added additional interest to the Sunday of Pera, have been vetoed. The assa*si. I nation of King Humbert is some excuse ] for the arbitrary conduct of tbe Forte, j

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J. WILSON, SIGN-WRITER AND DECORATOR; ■ IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. BURNETT STREET, TELEPHONE 65. SOLE AGENT FOB ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT FOE HALL'S 'Sanitary WATER PAINT," As vied in the principii Hospitals throughout the world, It will stand washing. It kills insects, and is a considerable caving compared to oil paint. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, opon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Ohrlstehnrth, Timaifu, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed aa under, vhi !— CHBISTCHUKCH—November 22, 1900, December IS, 1900. January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAEU—November 30, 1900, January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at OHRISTOHURGH and TIMARU. WOOLPAOKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES J UPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately erectpd, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLAIST south of the line, and I now ask Farmers to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SF'DS OR GRAIN AND WILL L *»\NTI;£ TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I «an supply best ByegrsßS and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Cloven, droned iy u^ «wn Machines, the parity of which most be seen to be appreciated AIso—HURST & SON'S ENGLISH OLOVERS,|TaRNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Ac. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON NEW PREMISES! NEW PREMISES! SEASON 1900-1901. Sheep Shears, Bheep Shears. Sheep Shears- ALL the Favorite Brand?, and the Finest Stock in Canterbury fc» j select from. TURK&Y * WASHIIA STONES specially pitched and guaranteed to j give satisfaction Call and see for yourselves at our spacious and op to data Premises in ■ East Street W. H. COLLINS &CO,. I^MONGEBS, PAINTEES, IIMBEB AND COAL MERCHANTS. wmmmmiMmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmemmmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm* \ WOOL SEASON 1900-1901. WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED a!) thejOhrlstchnrch and" Timaru fixtures, an* hare. made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately Ashbarton. Consignments will be received at our Aenburtoo or Tinwald stores, and Mm* onto either Obristcharoh or Timarn, free of all ohargas, except railage; Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Aahburton—Friedlander Bros*, Ltd Siding, Asbburtoa If intended for sale at Christoliareh—-Brown and Son's Siding, Addiogfcon If intended for safe or sblpmnnt maru—Mill & Go's Siding, Timasu If intended for ahipmont>t I,yttelfcon—N.ZJßhlppiDg Co'slDumping'Shed^Lytttlton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and all other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. Ouf First Saie will take place at Ohristchnrch on THURSDAY, HOVBMBKK 22, 1900 FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. I THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY MEN'S Silk Striped Tennis Shirts from 3s 6d Men's White Canvas Tennis Shirts 4« 6d Men's Fancy Tennis Shirts, splendid variety Men's Straw Hats from 3s Boys' New Straw Hats from Is Men's Frame Hats in Ne% Shades 4s to 12s 6d Tbe Largest Stock in Ashburton. CYCLING SWEATERS in Fawn and White, from 6* Men's and Youths' Cricketing Trousers, all the Latest Novelties, AT THE N.Z, CLOTHING FACTOItX F. H. BBCKINGSALE, Manager.



TSS VISION OF AOBANCH THEN amd NOW. (Reprinted from the Jubilee Exhibition Catalogue.) ■ :x: ■»»ii 1860 AORANGI, King of Mountain!, orowned with everlasting mow, Looked forth toward the sunrise half a. century ago; Over ferny bill* nod gullies, o'er the yellow tuaaook plain, O'er the great grey shingle rivers, broad'ning downward to tht m*in, O'er lagoons like silver gleaming, over lakes like sapphire mm, Over plumy toitois waving softly in the breeze ; He saw the milk-white heron winging homeward to her young In her rude neat on the birch branch o'er the mountain streamlet long; Ho marked the sweeping circles of the oretoeßt-winge*d ttrn, The ticy quail disporting with her ohicka among the fern ; He heard the kea'a screaming through the air ring aharp and shrill The welrd-voioed weka piping along the lonely bill; She iri*»throated pigeon oooing low hit love to tell, (The olear note of the tui ringing like a silver bell; And among konini branches hanging thick with purple fruit, The korimako's singing like the muslo of a Hate. And the glory of the sunshine filled the warm and balmy air, And lovingly it lingered on a scene surpassing fair, for the land was fall of beauty as it left the hand of God, But ib lay a land deserted, by the white man's foot nnlrod. 1900. Now through the glass of Time the sands of fifty yean hare ran, And again snoworowned Aoraogi looks toward the rising sun— And lo 1 the hills and sullies olad in emerald robe, bedight With broidery of golden gorse, and decked with daisies white, He sees the cattle browsing in the pastures lush and deep, The pleasant valleys sprinkled o'er with countless flocks of sheep, A»d all the air is laden with the breath of clover sweet. The plain is full of waving corn—of cats and here and wheat, Where thousand smiling homesteads girt about with shelt'ring trees Are set like dark green islands in the midet of amber seas. He sees the apple orchards thick with ruddy fruitage hang, He hears ihe blackbirds piping the lafan boughs among, He sees the soaring skylarks mounting up till lost to view, He hears their joyous music trembling downward from the bine, He marks the flock of fiaohes from the thistle-bloom* that springe With a flutter and a twitter and a glint of golden wings ; Be hears the mavis trilling from the pine tree's topmost bough At morning crowns with rosy beams the mountain's rugged brow ; And in the panorama spreading out beneath his .feet He sees the sheltered harbors and the funnels of a fleet, The swelling bales of wool piled high upon the groaning wains, He marks the trailing wreaths of steam behind the rushing train* And on a hundred hamlets fair the Mountain King looks down j He hears the buzz of industry in many a busy town, The ringing of the anvil*, the hum of mart and mill. The clanging of the hammers and the engine's whistle shrill, He marks the distant oity where the tail white steeples rise And lift the symbol of the Faith aloft to cloudless skiesj Where through cathedral arches the solemn anthttn swells, He hears the deep-toned organ, and the chiming of the bells. He hears tbe tides of traffic roil along the crowded street, The ceaseless rumble of the wheels, the tramp of myriad feet, The firm unflinching footfall of the march of arrrfi men, The roar of thousands cheering again and yet again, The blaring of the trumpets and the rolling of the drums As through the thronged thoroughfare the troop in khaki comes, He hears the children's voices ringing high in youthful glee, He aeea the waving banners of a people brave and free, And he marvels at the mighty things that fifty years have done, For Time has wrought a miracle beneath the aouthern ana. With music, life, and beauty all the scene is brimming o'er, A beauty that it knew nob in the distant days of yore, Nay, none in all the fair broad earth a fairer sight may see Than the Vision of Aorahgi in the Year of Jubilee. —Wm. J: Steward.



consumption It Can be Cured. There is no doubt about it. Begin early, take out all impurities from the system, enrich the blood, and recovery is certain. If your child is thin and pale give Ayer's Sarsaparilla at once. Consumption only attacks the weak. Mr. Alfred G. Stevens, of Parueu, Auckland, N. Z,, sends us tbe photo graph of his daughter and says: "My daughter Emily, IT years of age, was in a verylow state. She could not sleep because of her violent cougb. Two doctors •aid sne was in tbe first stages of consump tion. She was so weak she could not go oat toy berself. A friend induced me to try AVER'S Sarsnparfltt In less than two weeks omr danglit:r could sleep well at night. Her mother and I would *o into her room at all hours of the night, it seemed so good not to hear that awful hollow cough. She raised great quantities of blood, yet notwithstanding all this I can now say she Is entirely cured." Take Ayer's Pills with the Sarsaparilla. tnt*n4 by Dr. J. C. Ayer k Co.. Lowtll, Mm.. U.S.A.



ASHBURTON OFFICE 11 LYTTELTOH TIMES » "CANTERBURY TIMES" "ST4R" " SPORTSMAN " WHERE Advertisements and Subsorip. tioos will be received, and files can be inspected. F. NORDON, Managing Agent for South Canterbury, BURNETT STREET, (entrance to Thomaa' New Auction Mart) 11 10 TO LET, At a low rental, Shop and Premuos at the earner of the Triangle, fronting (7<it< Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Offioe, at present temporarily occupied by Mr Bryant, baker Possession can be given in about a week T BULLOCK FOR SALE, SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somere, Ashburton Gorge, 3018 ao ckII 3018 BEING R.B, 31852, 31833, 31834 a«d others all in ita native state Inspect ion Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application; T BULLOCK.



TO THE DB AF—A rioh lady, eorad of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dt Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave $500 to his Institute, 10 that the deaf people on able to prof are the Ear Brans may have them free. Address N0667d. To* Niobol bod Institute, ItongcotMtaanerifeury, ftonftoo



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Mr J. Wilson, house decorator, has been fortunate in securing the agenoy fer Ash burton and district of the now famous " Hall's Sanitary Washable Distemper " or Water Paint, as used for renovating all the principal hospitals, hotels, etc., throughout Great Britain and the colonies. Before renovating the Ohristchuroh Hospital some time ago, a competition was held to decide upon what kind of distemper or paint would be used for cleansing and decorating the buildings. After exhaustive tests and trials "Hall's Water Paint" was considered by far the beat, and has been used in the institution ever since. It is very suitable for applying to walls and ceilings of kitchens, whether wood or plaster. It has an advaat&ge over oil paint, inasmuch as insects cannot live near it. It is very easy of application—by limply adding hot or cold water, it is ready for immediate use, and in three weeks' time is washable. Mr Wllion has »ihipmeot jait to hand.—(Advt) 1115 j



CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandatein, DBOA2, PS, MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study ip England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all oases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary arfcifioial light being used. Doctors' pro* j ■criptiona prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Caahel Street W,, over M Sandttein, jeweller, Chriitcburoh. 930 1, 2 to 6 daily* rrTANTED— Twenty Yoang men to * t wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17a 9d, at D. Stock's; 9 199