THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka August 31, 9 a.m, This Office 832 p.m . Hong Kong, August 80 The British and German cruisers have arrived at Amoy. The Japanese* action at Amoy is interpreted in some quarters at an answer to the Russian occupation at Riuchwang. A German firm has offered Qhang Ohitung Viceroy of Wuchang, a loan of a million tails on the security of the vice-regal industrial undertakings. Adelaide, August 81 A cable has been received announc ing the safe arrival at Shanghai of the Rev, Allardyce and Russell and wife, who were amongst the besieged at Pekin. (Received Wakapuaka August 31, 10.5 a.m This Office 11.11 a.m) Washington, August 31 The United States Government has intimated its readiness to withdraw from Pekin and permit the Imperial Court to return and open negotiations

A Russian note had previously informed America that the Dowager and Emperor had declared that Ohina was prepar. d to guarantee the protec turn nf ' m rioan interests and prevent a recurrence of outbreaks

Ac ording to Mr Conger Prince Ohing shortly returns to Pekin

Russia and America oppose the Admirals' decision to detain Li Hung Qhang if he goes to Taku, and agree as to the importance of Li Hung Chang having communication with hia own Government:

Failure of Wool Speculators.

United Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka August 31, 1040 p m, This Office 11 35 p ml London, August 31 The wool crisis in Roubaix and Tourcoing continues. Eight large houses have liquidated. It is expected the industry will not generally suffer acutely, the failures being negotiants and speculators, nob manufacturers.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Etecfcrio

Telegraph—Copyright

LONDON August 31 The cases in Glasgow have been pronounced bubonic plague. Twelve ■uspiciovt cases are under observation, and the sanitary staff has been doubled.

ST AIDER'S CHURCH, MOUNT SOMERS

The opening Ceremony

The tew Anglloat Ohnrch at Mount Somers waa consecrated on Thursday 30, by tha Bishop of the diocese. The church, which is dedicated io the name ot St Aidan, is a very massively built wooden edifiue With v*Btry and bell tower standing on a hill at the back of the township. It is a laad mark from far and near, and is very strongly secured against the prevailing Winds, two very strong wire ropes being fastened to the wall at the north west end and from thenoe attached to solid blocks of concrete sunk in the ground. The inside Is beautifully finished, tha ohanoel being most elaborate in fts famishing, with hand carved lectern and reading desk, handsome brass altar railings, green carpets and hangings, hand worked kneeling stools in green and white fieur de lis and orosueß. The Heats in the body of the church are solid and comfortable. The orsan ia a very fine toned one, -sad .Mrs Furobaßj who played brought out its tone to i.ne bast advantage. The lamps are very unique, there are three of them blaok and gilt. A few chains from the church stands a very substantial well built and comfortable vicarage of six rooms, besides wash house, bath room fco. A verandah rims round two •ides of the house, and a very handsome bow window ghes the front a good appear* •ace. These two fine buildings ware planned by Mr E A Peaehe, and the builders were Messrs Boker Bros, who have faithfully carried out the architect's design. At 11 o'clock the procession of clergy walked from the vicarage and round the churoh to the peroh door, (hymn 396 being auag as they approached the door), where they were met by the Fey Harold Pnrohas, who presented the petition of dedication to hie Lordfh'p. All then entered the church, the committee leading followed by the choir, then committeemen's wives, and visitors. then the clergy, after whioh the churoh was rapidly filledT a very great number having to remain outside. The Bishop conducted i the service of consecration and Ihe commu nion service, assisted by Revs Purchas, Scott, * Cocks, and Williams. The other clergymen present were Revs Campbell, Woodthorpe, and Blakiston, Ptalm xxiv and hymns 157, 395, 238, and recessional hymn 370 were sung. The sermon preached by his Lordship was from the words, *' Where two or three are gathered together, there shall Ibe in the midst 'of them." The offertory, whioh waß in aid of the Building Fund, amounted to £15 odd, and a donation of three guineas brought the proceeds to over £18. A large marquee was erected beside the vicarage io which were three long tablet, and a very substantial luncheon waa supplied free by the ladies of the congregation, and some 300 people mnst have' sat down to lunch. Everything was mo_fc excellently arranged and carried out by the ladies. After luncheon was over, the clergy and committee took their seats on the verandah, and the people all gathered round to hear the speeches, Rev H Pnrohas being in the chair. Mr James Harrison, aa treasurer, gave a, most interesting account < f the way money had been collected and raised for the church, which, he was happy to any, is free of debt.

Mr Thomas Harrison then gave an account of how the money had been raised to build the vicarage, which was also free of debt. some very handsome donations having been received, one from the Rev A Peache, of England. Mr Peache, as architect, Mr Chapman, as the oldest resident of the district, the Rev Westbrooke, as Presbyterlaa minister of the district, all gave interesting addresses, every speaker referring in very high terms to their vioar and his wife, the Rev Harold and Mrs Purchase The Bishop also spoke very highly of the work done in the parish. 1 He also explained the name which had been given to this church. Sb Aidan, he said, was the first Christian missionary who ▼isiled the North of England, coming over from Ireland to try to convert to Christian ity the people in that part of Esgland. After many hardships and sufferings among the heathen, his work prospered, and he was afterwards created a bishop.

Photographs were then taken of the gentleman on'.khe verandah, and of|the|ladies, and all the gathering. Tea was then provided, and many from long distances were forced to go. The Bishop kindly promised to give a lecture in the marquee during the evening.

Horticultural Society.

For the second time within a week the annual general meeting of the Ashburton Horticultural Society has fallen through, owing to an insufficient attendance neces sary to form a quorum. A few enthusiasts were present last evening, and general disappointment was expressed at the apparent want o' interest, i_ a Society whioh should receive the active encouragement of »ll classes. Whilst a laudable desire is being shown to promote technical know ledgb amougsbour young folks, horticulture should not by any msaua ba allowed to stiff^r, in a distrok *o well adapted for it; The Horticultural Society isinaeatMac'ory position financially, and it wi'l be a thousand pities if the annud show, which has always been so successful, should fall through owing to a iaok of interest. We understand that the meeting last night was adjourned sine die, and no further action will therefore ba taken by the committee 1 unless members and others concerned take action. J

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph Auckland September 1 At the Supreme Court, an elderly man named Alex. Campbell, waß sentenced to seven years hard labour 'for an indecent assanlt ;'on two young girls. A boy named Albert North was found nob guilty on a charge of indecent assault on a girl af Whangarei. Ab the couelu-ion of the latter case, Mr Justice Conoliy commented strongly on the verdict, saying that the court might ac well be discontinued from the way the hearing of some oases resulted. New Plymouth, Sept 1. Iv the year ended August 31st the export of butter from New Plymouth totalled 179907 packages, cheese, 19960 packages, 821 packages butter, and 306 cheese are waiting shipment. The total value ia ea imated at £458302, the prospects for th t new season are bright, and the value for the current year will Teasily fxceed half a million, Nelson, September 1 The City Council has decided on the immediate purchase of a steam road roller, to c st £680.

j The following telegram was received fco- I day by Dean Mahouey, legal manager of the Stoke school, from* Brother of the Provincial Marist Order, who is now in Wellington :— i " Owing to Government conditions must withd<aw Brothers, and provide substitute, at rarliesb convenience. Am forwarding the letter Please inform the Government" 1 Dean Mahoney is about to advertise for a seon'ar mixed staff, master and matron, workmen, etc Wanganui, September 1 Bessie Fleming, licensee of the Railway Refreshment Rooms, Aramoho, waa fiaed this morning £5 and 17* costs, for selling liquor to a child under thirteen years, who saidßhe wanted it for her mother, who was ill. A serioui accident happened to Mr W 8 Duatin, the well known caterer, at th« Waverley ball, last night. He Blipped on the floor and cut the arteries of his right wrist, falling on a broken glass. He was broughb into a private hospital, where an operation was performed. Invercargill, Sept 1

Mr Bell has submitted a report to the Bluff Harbour Board on the proposed wharf extension on a larger eoale. The scheme includes dredging £10,000 new wharves £49,500, widening the present wharf £10,500, railway approach to new wharf £4,225, total cost of works £91,862. The trade of port last year totalled £258,700 imports, and £750,000 exports It was stated that the Board waauow In a position to understake a^large expendituie, on-i probably work Will be got under weigh at once

Napier, Sept 1

In the case Rusco v Holt, claim Ml for deductions made from wages, for payment of accident insurance premiums, the magistrate e<we judgment for the sum paid into Court, £1 10s, amount of premiums paid since the Wages Pcotection Act, 1899, came into force, Wellington, Sepb 1 Eleven probationers from various parts of the coloDy were taken into the police force to-day. The Conciliation Board has reported that it is unable to bring about a settlement in the tailors' dispute, and do nob offer any recommendations.

Dunedin, Bept 1 Mrs John Buchanan, one of the original Otago settlers died to-day, aged 93 }|The Clutha Patriotic Committee have decided to forward Ihe balance of the fund, £450, to the Dunedin Committee, for distri bution proviooiaily, Fea.H_BB.ON September 1.

Owing to the late sitting of the House, the parliamentary party boand for the Papawai fete, was not so large as was expected About twenty members of Parliament were on board the train. The party includes Mr Carroll, Col-Pole Penton, Mr Pitt, Mr Bouar, Mr Porter, and a large number of natives.

ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES

(BY OUR SPECIAL RI_QR_BR )

The above corps went into camp at Lagmhor on Thursday evening to get a little training for the encampment to be held in Christchnrch in October, and our reporter visited the ground yesterday. The atten dance is very good, considering the distance some of the men had to travel, there being 59 men under canvas on Friday afternoon, and probably by Sunday there will be almost a full parade, some having arrived from Cnertsey last evening. There are fifteen sleeping tents, two forage tents, and a marquee for meals. The following are the regimental orders whioh were posted up in camp yesterday morning, and which will serve to show the general routine :—Reveille, 6am; stables and feed, 6.30 am; dis mounted parade, 715 am; breakfast, 8.15 am; guard mounting, 915 am; boot and saddle, 9.45; mounted parade with arms, 10 am; stable and feed, on return of troops from fidd; lunch, Ipm; boot and saddle, 2.45 pm; mounted parade with arms, 3 p m ; stables and feed, on return of troops from field ; dinner, 6.30 pm ; first post, 9 30; laßb post, 10 pm; lights out, 10.20 p m The officer for tbe day, Lieutenant Fooke; next for duty, Lieutenant Studhoime ; orderly sergeant, Sergeant Morrison ; orderly corporal, Corporal Stuart.

To a spectator, tbe corps appears to drill as well as an old established corps, and although the horses are green and only beginners they work very well. The corps will attend Church parade at Lagmhor at 630 p m on Sunday, when the Ashburton Brass Band will be in attendance. Lieutenant Lindsay of the 7eh Dragroon Guards in the Imperial Army, lately invalided from South Africa, was a visitor at the oamp yesterday. The camp breaks up on Monday.

We cannot conclude this notice without acknowledging the courteous and hospitable manner in which our representative was treated by Captain Backley and his officers.

Last evening a concert was held at the canteen there were about 30 performers, Trooper McDonald playing most of the accompanimentst Step danainß was also indulged in, and selections were given on the Bones, and generarly a very pleasant even ing was spent. During the proceedings at the concert, which was wound up. by the National Anthem, bundles of papers con taining the latest editions of the Guardian and the Press were handed in, and three cheers were given by the men by way of acknowledgement. Another incident, waß, the unanimons election of Mr G. N. McLean a 9 Lieut in place of Lieut. Grigg, whose busi ness engagements precluded him from serving. This morning there were seventy men in camp, and more are expeoted. The orders for the day were similar to those issued yesterday with the addition of inspection of line? at 9 15 a.m, Lieutenant Studhoime was officer for the day, Lieutenant McLean being next on the list. As stated above, the proceedings for to morrow will be interesting, what with the churbh parade, band, and afternoon tea, at whioh a great number of visitors are expected to be present. Monday, the last day will, however, be the day, for a variety of move ments will be executed by the corps for the i Srsfc times

THE ASHBUBTON GOABpIAK : SAtttJfiDAf, .SEPTEMBER. 1, i9O(T



Little children fall of health Do love to laugh and play, And many « man would give his wealth To be as bright as they. Though illness may attend us all, Aa we become mature, Yet ceughs and colds will surely fall 'Fere WOOOV Great Peppermint Cure



' Cheap Firbwood—lt ia an ill wiad that blows nobody good is an old adage that fiads friquent illustration. A recent example is supplied by the destruction of vast numbers of gum trees by the severe fr sts of Wt year, having created a large business in cutting them dowr, telling them as firewood and carting. Moreover tbe public have seldom had such a chance of getting the beat of firewood as they have now. So If the destruction of the trees will cost tut Goun&y Council, Road Boards and private owners of plantations something, it will also benefit a good many people, In this con' oection We may mention that on bht Chatmoss estate over 4400 gums have been cut down by contract, and there are fully 1500 more to be removed.



Sporting. | ASHBURTON COUNTY T> AOIKG /CLUB'S OUNTY XVAOING \_/LUB'S SPRING MEETING, I To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse, Thursday and Friday, SIPIMBER 20th & 21st, 1900. President—Mr John Studhoime, jan. Vice President —Mr M. Stitt. Judge—Mr M. Stltt. Stewards— Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, F. Dalgety, J. C. N. Grigg, J. M. Hampton, P. Jones, L. de C. Malefe, D. McLean, F. Russell, A, F. Roberts, D. Tnomas, T. Stone, T. E. Upton. Handicap per.-—Mr J. E. Henrys Treasurer —Mr R. Friedlander. Starter - Mr H. Piper. Clerk of the Scales —Mr T. Stone. Clerk op the Course —Mr R Onrtis. Timekeeper—M* J. V. de Beer. PROGRAMME ■: Approved by the Canterbury J ookey Club. First Race to Start at 1.15 p.m. FIRST DAY. I—lls p m—Lagmhor Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the j stake Nomination, lbs; acceptance, 15s Five furlongs 2—2 0 p m—Galloway Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 sore from the stake Ponies not to exceed 14 2 in height* Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10. Four furlongs 5—235 pm—Ashburton County Cup, of 70 soys; second horse, 10 soys from the stake Nomination, 30j ; acceptance, ' 30i One mile aud a quarter 4—310 pm—Fairfield Plate, of 35 soys ; serond horse 5 soys from the stake. Three year olds Bat, four year and aged 8-t 10 b For horses that have never won au advertised race at time of entry of value of 20 soys Fillies and geldings allowed sibs Entrance fee, 20a Five . furlongs 5—345 p m—Braeiwa~ Welter Handicap, . of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15* Seven furlongs 6—4 25 p m—Novel Handicap, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold for 15 soys Any surplus to be divided between the Ciub and the seoond horse Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10j Six furlongs 7—50 p m—Spring Handicap, of 45 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20i Six furlongs SECOND DAT, 1—1.15 pm—Allenton Handicap, of 35 soys | second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ISs Six furlongs 2—20 pm—Winchmore Pony Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake Ponies not to exceed 14;2 in height Nomination, 10s % acceptance, 10s Five furlongs 3—235 pm—Tinwald Handicap, of 60 soys ; seoond horse 5 soys from the stake Nomination, 25i; acceptance, 25s One mile 4—3 10 p m—Trial Handicap, of 25 soys j second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake For horses that have never won an advertised race at time of entry of,, value of 20 sov^ Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s Six furlongs 5—3 45 p m—Coldstream Welter Handi cap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 bovb from the stake Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s One mile 5—425 p m—Disposal Handicap, of 20 soys The winner io be sold for 15 eova Any surplus to ba divided between the seoond horse and the Club Nomin ation, 10s ; acceptance, 10s Five furlongs 7—5 0 pm—Farewell Handicap, of 40 soys; seoond horse 5 soys from the stake Nomination, 20s $ acceptance, lss Six furlongs SPECIAL "CONDITIONS. 1. All Stakes to be paid in full. 2. Winner of any one Race, value £25. after declaration of weights, to carry 71b, and of two or more Races, 101b penalty. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accompanied by name, fee, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horses, and colours of riders, must be in writing, and iv the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, not later than 9 p.m, on MONDAY, 3rd September, 1900. WEIGHTS for the first day will be published on or about SATURDAY, 15th September, J 900, and for the second day at 8 p.m on the evening of the First Day's races ACCEPTANCES and ENIRIES.- Aceeptaneea for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Fairfield Plate, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, not later than 9 p.ia on TUESDAY, 18th September, 1900, and the Second Day at 10 p.m on the Night ol the First Day's Races. A. A. FOOKS, 8 212 Secretary. ~ TO LET HALF aa Acre of Land and small cottage, fronting the North Belt, near the High School T BULLOCK - — TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Raceoeuise Road, Allenton Apply to I BULLOCK, Agent. ~FOR SALE, TOWN PROPBRTY, WELL SITUATED IN BURNETT STREET. Being Section 461, containing! Acre with Dwelling House of Six Rooms and Scullery, detached washhouse, etc, thereon, the pro perty of Mr J. Hi Pauling. THIS not having been disposed of by Auction, offers are invited for the purchase of same. The owner is desirous of a quick sale as he is leaving for the North Island. QTtrJM and full particulars furnished. T. BULLOCK rilO LET, Rooms iv Arcade Chambers X also Office or Small Shop in the Arcade. T. BULLOCK i— — . -j-s-a NEW LINES received in Birthday Card Sunday School Cards, Wall Texts, Picture Scraps (in packets), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magic Lanterns, Cheap Books. Peace Badges, Footballs, Children's Tricycles, also Fancy Goods, including Red White and Blue Garlands (for decorating), Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Cake Stands, Photo Ft amts, Purses, etc—A H Williams, Tanored Street NEW BOOKS.-From London to Lady smith, Knights of the Cross, Siege of Ladysmith, Shadow of Allah, Outsiders, When Life was Young, Fruitfuiness, Besieged by the Boers, Jamie Meredith, Marcelle of the Latin Quarter, the Sanctuary Ciub, Empire Makers, Gilbert Logan, Y.C. (a tale of the Boer war), Story of Baden Powell, the Malabele Campaign (Baden Powell, Bd, Deeds that Won the Empire '. 86). ohtaD editions—H M Jones



— ; —,#. —_— The Golden Point Company have amalga mated with the Enterprise Company. The Hartley and Riley Beach Dredging Company (Limited) have declared a dividend of 10s per share, payable on the 7th Sep tember The weeks re tut as are—Junction Electric No 1, 45qss 7dwt } No 2, 73iz 2dwtj Eleo trie, 204 z ; Inch Valley, 14c_ ; Morning Star 8 z 2dwt. Dunedin, September 1 Today's sales — Charlton Creek, 25s ; Fourteen Miles Beach, 32s 6d ; Gold Queen, 31s 3d ; Golden Point, 18a 6d ; Golden River, Sd ; Hartley and Riley, £6 18s, £6 19a 6d, £6 19s: Kohinoor, 6s 6d ; Second Magnetic, 30s ; Vincent, 50j. ■ ■■ ■ ■; ■; ,___- l -rs - O. Magnus, D.Pa.brson, Dredging Expert Member Stook and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAC US- PATERSOH AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years' practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashburton Representative. WANTED PRIMITIVE Methodist Ohmoh Services To morrow ai follows :—>Rev R Raioe, morning ; Rev Jory, evening 5 Rev Rain*, afternoon, Winchmore 923 B~APTIST CHURCH —To-Morrow. Morning—"ACastaway," Evening-— Baptismal Servioe. Preacher, Pastor W. Lamb 910 WANTED— A Nurse girl for mornings only—Apply on MONDAY, to Mrs Beckingsale, Burnett Street West, 9 11 OST—lndia Rubber Spring Cart buffer* Finder rewarded'—John T Cooch, Saunders' Buildings 9 21 ANTED KNOWN-Yates'Tteliabfe Garden Seeds, 3d per packet.— John T Coooh, Saunders' Buildings 916 TINWALD Weeleyan Church Anniver. saryTomorrow. Septbmbbr2. 11 a.m Rev J S Jory; 6.30 pm, Rev. Rainb. Tea Meeting Thursday, September 6 920 riIROoE who desire a convenient house X and up-to-date, should consult Hard lev Bros., for gcid supply of hot and cold water W* -ANTED KNOWN—The Misses Huif- FAM, having taken the Dining and Refreshment Rooms lately occupied by Miss Parlett, in Tancred atreet, hope by strict attention to business to met it a share of pubic patronage. Meals at all hours. Catering done. 3 221 MESSRS HAR^IS~BROTHERB desire to thank their numerous friends and the Public generally, for the liberal support accorded to their, since they took over the Mount Somers Colliery* to meet the expense of opening oub New Goal, the Business has been put into a Company as from Jone 1, and Mr James Gibson has been appointed Business Manager to whom ail accounts are payable:—Harris Bros , James Gibson. 8 237 BE sure and sot your Photo taken, 12 positions for one shilling (Is)— Mitchell, Crown Studio, Ashburton 8 227 FUNERAL NOTICE nPHE Friends of the late Mr Edmund JL Williams are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave his late residence, Beach Road, Waterton, on SUNDAY, September 2, at 2 p m, for the Waterton Cemetery* T H UNDRILL & CO., 8 256 Undertakers Tl/IISS BARRATT'a School will re-open on September 3rd inst, Subjects taught English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Basra.- will be at home from Ist September. 8 222 VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING. MISS POLSON, c/o Mrs Dodds, Peter Street, Ashburton, is . prepared to receive pupils for Voice Production and Singing 8 233 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that all outstanding Rates not paid on or before September 14 will be sued for without further notice. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 8 231 Clerk. " U.A.O. DRUIDS. THE MEMBERS of the above Order are invited to attend a FAREWELL SOCIAL To Bro. J. H. Pauling, P.D.P., To bi held in the Lodge Room, MONDAY, September 3, at 8 p.m. HENRY STEPHENSON, 9 2 Secretary ORANGE~HALL. . " "~ A LECTURE, entitled "A Minister of the Old School, Wise, Witty, and Quaint," will be delivered by Rev A S Morrison, of Waimate, in the above Hall, on MONDAY, 3rd September, 1900. Choice Musical Items will be Interspersed during the evening. Admission—One Shilling. Commence at 7.45. 8 171 *" "—" FOR SALE? /"^ UMS for Posts, Rails, S'.akes or Firewood For Bale Cheap R B COWARD, 9 18 Qhatmosa ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING OLUB SPRING MEETING, September 20 k 21, 1900 NOMINATIONS~mnst be in the hands of the Secretary nob later than § pm on MONDAY next, September 3. A A FOOKB, 9 17 Secretary ASHBURTOV PERMANENT WILD ING k INVESTMENT SOCIETY. APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of Manager of the Ashburton Permanenb "Building and Investment Society Salary £156 per annum. Letters are to be addressed to the Chairman and endorsed on the face. "Application for position of Manager" to be sent in Hot later than MONDAY, September 10. J. E« TREVOR, 9 9 ChaiMiau.



RTF you want, a GOOD machine choose a iKiifWflßfH tun. Beyond the sea in every land, RUI}C€-WHaWaBTH Cycles premier stand; /t home the s„me, or far or wide, All Nations choose the f UDGt* to ride. LADY'S, £^h JjtENT'S, £21. . Large Mock of ACCESSOBIBS just to hand. Everything NEW and UP-TO-lUTE; No.Old ; took. BH TAITHTCS fin A IT^cifY cycle works, __ m II lllHl\llll BURNETT STREET, I lIS UUllllMlUilf Ashhurton. 1 __________________ ' THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TTAVE a few Job Lines thrown out at Stocktaking, which they are Selling at GBEAT REDUCTIONS. Men's Hard and Soft Feltß Is 6d, is lid and 2s 6d Ladies Sailor Straws reduoed to ls „ Brown Moteekin Trousers- reduoed to 5s lid Men's Best Crop Corkhams 26s 6d for 19s 61 Women's Canvas Sboae reduced to 8a 6d Childrrn's Canvas Shoes reduced to 2a 63 Men's Silk Ties reduced to 6d and Is N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBCKINGSALE, Manager. IT IS NOT COLORED OR DOCTORED IN ANY FORM. hondaT-~lanka Ceylon Packed & Sealed Tea IN THE CUP SHOWS AN AMAZING SUPERIORITF OVER ALL OTHERS WHY? Because it in not BLENDED FOR EXTRA PROFIT AT YOUR EXPENSE. Agents :—Shearman Bros., Carson and Sons, Cooch and Co, Ashburton; and Gudsell, Tinwald. fHiPVERDIOT OF PRACTICAL EIDERS IS IN FAVOUR OF Absolutely Best Built in New Zealand. GENT'S JS2I,_LADY'S £22. ■ m%o^ m m^m^^fmmm mm^mm p mm - BURNETT STREET.



mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmemmimmmmmmmmmmmmmpmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmmm FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. _ D- THOMAS WEST STREET HORSE MART. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. — [404 acres 404 OUR USUAL ■ ■ V WAKANUI HORSE FAIR Saturday, I___pt. is, 1900 Will be held ' _ ' on "\M R D. THOMAS (in conjunction with WRTHAV Got^fow.'KQi. *7 ■"-*- fche Farmera' Co-operative Assocla £JMUAX t K&JJIGUIDvJ. I, tion) has received instructions from Ms For which we shall be pleased to receive S^J^J?*" 0"' '" ** Pttbiio Auctioß Entries. His Farm containing 404a0. 3r„ fronting on FRIEDLANDER BROS., LtdS Butterick's and Christue'Roads. There 892 1S a go° nouße °f a!'ne rooms, dairy, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^^m rSe Stable, with chafif house and Other ~A]ffic__BOT-o__„_s.~- sssyy STgj*. »£Fi Tttti'o . . .T~X. ... . water, well fenced. The land is of fair HE Seoond Aid Classes will be com- average quality, and has not been over manned on SATURDAY, Bth Sept. at cropped, 350pm 9 22 LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. SALE AT3p,m. TENDERS are invited to be seni in not FARMERS' CO-OP* i oin^ Agents later than Friday, September the 7th g.Q " ' inst., for making Fords, laying Concrete ..., ■ Pipes etc., on road at Flemington. c.c. fooks & son, TT_'_T)CJT7 UATD Surveyors to the Board liV/JtiOJCi J_? iLIJCie 9 13 WATERTON PUBLIC HALL~~"~" . ' p R4ND limkl-hx «n_T_«. FEIDAT- SEPTEMBKK 28 VJT ment, WEDNESDAY Evening nexb, ~" ™ ~ September 5, at 8 pm, by R_v Joseph «ry N h irnTWw warn „,ni k_ u.\a t^Tb-X-fr oam *d > I^IT Men the a^ove Sdat!, AIR IUM& Abroad With My Camera,' 100 beautiful • ' pictures, tek« all over the world. BJJft W „ I0H jAM N RECEIVING Admission ls, children 6d, family ticket to ENTRIES ""vyAiA Txw w admit five persons for 3s ; in aid of Church Bl BelfrygUDd- 915 ™THOMAS, WINSLOW 121 Auctioneer. RL. 1___.."_.... . ' ■'■ ■ i m. m In the Grain Shed kindly lent by NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. J C N GBioa, Esq , C\ RAND LIMELIGHT ENTERTAIN- EXCURSION FARES TO TIMARU FOR »JT MENT, THURSDAY Evening next, RACES. September 6, at 8 p m, by Rev Joseph Campbell,, M.A, entitled 'Here, There *m 0A _„_ ..  . ,   and Everywhere,' being an exhibition of A IJ7 • nrst class, Id per mile 100 beautiful views. A second, minimum 4s and 2s .espec- Admissioo Is, children 63, family ticket J £ %> , m'Ie»«e °°"Q^ d °n° ™1 a cn,y I to admit five'persons, 3s ; inlaid of £? e'j W,s?°? °? th<L 4"* and sth ofSept«m- Windermere Church. 914 °e p r„i_L ! • hUCCh ' ,? ai? aru ' _ndinter- -- * mediate stations, and from Ashburton, T.AWXT TWNWTQ Oamaru, and intermediate stations for -•AWJN Ar__HJNi&. morning train on the 6bb, available for return till 10th September. On the sth THE Annual General Meeting of the September a train leaves Ashburton for Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club will be Timaru at 7*15 a-m, Tinwald 7.23, Wiuslow held in the back room, Orange Hall, at 830 7,33» Hinds 7.49, Rangitata 8.19; and a p.m. to-night. Business important train will leave Washdyke for Timaru Raoe- R DOriGT.AS course on arrival of the 10.55 a.m train from „ ', t Ashburton. On the sth and 6bh, passengers ___L Hon. Secretary. caQ leave the Timaru Racecourse by special IN BANKRUPTCY. fcram at> 5-7 p.m, and connect at Washdyke ___ with the express train. In the District Court, Ashburton (being a 9 5 t>V nmwß. local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at ua"aft' Ashburton "VTATIONAL MORTGAGE k AGENCY In the estate of Frank Bull of Peel --N co- 0F &z * LTD. Forest, Labourer TIMABtT A FIRST and Final Dividend of 20* in —~ the £ on all proved and accepted IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. claims in the above estate is now payable at —-» my office, Ashburton 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, Dividends will only be paid to principals, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, their authorised Agents, or on demand 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, through Banks 500 acres Totara, JOHN DAVISON And others oi vari°n» "fzes 1° South Canfeer .... T ,DT? °ffi°ial Asßi-Hee Improved Farms fo™ Tease, with right of Ashburton, July 30. 1900. 919 * purchaue WANTED KNOWN-anat we have u7O a°™s FairlJ£» 50» »ores Totara, and just opened our final Shipment of AI acres Totara heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we Also unimproved agricultural and grazing are pleased to say that our buyers has *. atmß of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and secured them at old Priceß. See the values Levels Estates, and two well improved -MraoHHU, & Tobner. Sta*ion pr°P«t«s of 7000 acres each 8 3



1900 PLANTING SEASON 1900. Canterbury. Canterbury, POT AT OES. Tnese potatoes are a complete change of seed for Ashburton district, as they wer« grown at Papanui and the Styx. Oar Stock is limited, so early] application, should be made if you are requiring any. Pink Beauty of Hebron Oval. 0«e of tha best early aorta, productive and excel lent flavour. Twenty lbs als ; 4a Sol cwt. or la 6d per 2 owt sack. White Beauty of Hebron. This grand potato possesses all the well known qualltlti of the Pink Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition, a clear white skin, which renders it more valuable for market purposes. It is he moet enormous cropper of early notatoes grown. Give it a trial,'and you will be satisfied with ib. Sixteen lbs als ;6a 61 per cwt, or 9s per 2 cwt sack. Beauty of Bath—A well known variety. Twenty lbs a Isj 4s fid per cwt, or 7s*6d par 2 cwt sack. FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE* RETAIL AGENTS for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeepers liberally dealt with. These seeds are thoroughly reliable and true to name. Vegetable seeds, 3d per packet, or 2s fid per dozen; Eighty varieties, including all the following:— SEEDS "SEEDS. NIMMO & BLAIK'S STANDARD SEEDS. YegetaMe Seeds 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen Flower Seeds Id per packet or lid per dozen 'AT- " FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Cannot Thrive on Credit, WE BUT FOR CASH-WE SELL FOR OASH-* THERE 13 THE WHOL SEORKT„QF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVE NO JJAD DUBTS. . f VEGETABLE SEED?. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Broad B eana.-Green Windsor Broad " cans, Har Jington Windsor Broad .Beane, ****.- London Flag, Large. Mussel. SBorderH 9 ro Broad Beans. burgh, Largs Coldstream. . , French Bsans.'-- Canadian Wonder. Lettuoe.-All the year round. Drum Pale Dn, Early; Dwarf Batter B.an/ head, Gjant, White Cos. Champion Scarlet Runners. Melon-(Water)-Mi_ed Varietiea. Baet—Bloodßed Beet, Sugar Baeb. Mustard .„ Fine White> Borecole or Corlv Kate.-DvsrarfGisen ' _ Curled Borecole, Tall Green Curled B.re- °? 1™*- B.< ow" loh%* ro™ SP»»'^ - n i„ •;.*'- James Keeping, S.lver Skm, Early Go! cole' -den Globe. BrocolH.—Adams' Early Winter White, „„.__, - ... Veith's Self Protecting, larly Watcherer, Parsley -~T«fl3 oaritd- Carter's Eclipse, Snow's Winter White. P , renip _ Hollow Ctown . Brussels Sprout-Sergmger'e Giant. P , as> „ McL ean's Little Gem, W». Cabbage-Large Early York, ErfieH HuMb, Ray. Dr S:uart Strata**., Marked, Blair's Phenomenal. Lamb. VdtAey 'Perfaction, Yorkshire Hero, Earliest of All. Red Dutch, (for pickling), McLeal>B Bsßfc °* AU. Drumhead Savoy, Early Dw«f .01m. I p ampkin8 _ rion B ark, Yellow Mam- Canofe.~Early Short Horn. James' moth. ¥*-«<* Varieties. Scarlet Intermediate, Long Red Altring- „w„-t, x*. _w - t ham White Beleian Radish. ~ French Breakfast, Long ham, White Belgian. Swvlzt, Red and White Turnip. Cauliflower—Early London, Waleheren, ' _" ' b Veitches' Autumn Giant. Spinach.-Round or Summer. Gelery.—Cole's' Crystal White, Oole _" «„ n „ sh Gem Superb Red, Hendereon'a White Plume. Squash.-Fenect Uem. Vegetable Marrow.- Canard, Long Tomato - Large Red. Whiae, Moore's Cream, Long Green, Pen- Turflipßi .. Early Snowb&ll , fi Ml y White y*fczd' Swne, Laing'a Garden Swede, Golden Cress.—Extra Curled. Ball, Cucumber. - Long Prickly, Short „££££- S** ThyHie ' *nd Sweet Prickly, kwood Ridge,- (Japanese M*r3<>ram. Climbing. c All the above Vegetable Seeds toHbe had by the ou_ce. ....... FLOWER SEEDS Id PER PACKET OR lid PER DOZEN.' . 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.—Asters Anricnla, Balsam, Calliopsls, Candy Creeper, Candytuft, Carnation, Chry«n«hemnm, Oonvolvua, Everastings, Soditia,. Lobilla Marigold, Mlgnotte, Nastursiom, Pansy, Petunia, Phi x Drummondii, Patulaca, Stock ; Ten Weeks, Sunflower, Sweat Peas, Verbina, Zinnia, Wallflowers, >tc. Etc. Bulk Seeds — (Cleaned by special machinery), from Kimmo & Blair's Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seei ... ... 6s fid per lb „ Selected Giant White Belgian Carrot ... ... 2s 6d  , t n „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot ... 3s Od „ „  Long Red Altrinaham Carrot ... ... 3s 04 „  |, „ Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3s 6d „ „ „ Scraln Mammoth long Red Mangold ... .*. 9d „  „ Champilon Yellow Globe Mangold ... 9d „  ]\ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mangolds ... la Od „ „  MixturesX&wn Grass Seed ... >•• *8 ,„ t , „ Gorge Seed ... ... 2g 6d „ „ „ Tree Lucerne, per ok 6d ... ... Ba 04 » ,« Qupresena M^crocarpa, etc., etc, etc. Turnip Seeds. Turnip Seeds; Guaranteed to be of the Highest Percentage of Germination; From 6d per lb 50s per cwt Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Champion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow A berdeen Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble Skirving Swede, eto, eto FLETCHEk BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURC Wholesale'and Retail Agents for Canterbury for Nlmmo & Blair's Standard Seed*. Seed Catalogues to be bad free on application ]•'■ 33£ par cent diecount.allowed ofl^LißtJto|Storekeeperß