Transvaal War.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Nov 19 Horrible wounds are caused by the constant use by the Boers of explosive bullets, and this is causing a demand for retaliation.

An Italian who has been fighting with the Boers, and was sworn to neutrality, has been sentenced to be hanged in Johannesburg for killing two members of Oompton's Horse, garrison ing & farm house.

The Queensland Government is in viting applications in Pretoria for ten non-commissioned officers to act as instructor! for the colony's troops.

Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Bailer are visiting Windsor. London, November 20 Lord Kitchener hes returned to Stunderton. He is sending familes of j Transvaalers on commando to Natal.

Sniping is persistent in many places, and occasionally occurs in the streets of Pretoria.

Renter states that Harvey P, T. Finlayson, of Adelaide, commanded a detachment of the Gape Mounted Police at Modder Kiver. When relieving the Highlanders at Jacobsdal, Finlayson, with four men, without waiting for the laggard footmen, galloped into the town, experiencing in the Square fire Irons four sides. He chased a number of fugitive horsemen and then returned and arrested the snipers.

CABLE NEWS.

United^Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, Nov 20

The Mathiesoo, Commissioner of Rail ways, who has returned from • tour through America and England, says he is confident that the grain elevator system could be advantageously intro* dtaced into Victoria. Ho Bhortly furnishes the Government with a fall report on the Bubjocr. It would cost £100,000 to build elevators capable of holding 2,000,000 bushels, The Presbyterian General Assembly debated the New Hebrides question, Mr Balfour, Legislative Councillor, stated that when recently in England, he saw Mr Chamber lain on tbo subject, who admitted that dual control was unsatisfactory. Mr Balfoar agreed that dual control was better than the possibility of another nation possessing the Islands. Mr Chamberlain replied that f here was no idea at present of the French obtaining the group. The sub ject then dropped.

The Lake Heron Water Supply Scheme

With reference to our report published recently on the debate in the County Council oq the proposed Lake Heron water scheme, we have obtained from Mr 18. 6. Wright detailed figures quoted by him in his speech advocating the introduction of this ad ditional supply to the district. From all sources at present water is obtained aa follows :— Gal. per mm. Pudding Hill ... ... ... 11.000 Cameron's Intake «. ... 13,500 Winohmore Intake .. ... 4,000 Mill Intake (for races only) ... 7,500 South Asbburtoa ... ... 21,000 Weateifield ... «. ... 4.5C0 Limestone Creek ... _ 1,000 Hindi Gorge ... ... ... 1,500 Ruapuna ... .„ .- 3,000 Rakaia, Council* Intake _ ... 3,500 Mount Bomers, Alford, and Aahbur fcon Forks ... 4,000 Total gallons per minute ... 74,500 The proposed supply from Lake Heron would neatly double this quantity, and 800 miles of races would thus receive an augmented supply.

A Sydney Sensation

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copy right

Sydney, Nov 19

The Very Rev. Dr O'Haran, applied for a writ of attachment against a small newspaper for commenting on the Ooningham versus Coningham divorce suit—in which the applicant is joined as co-respondent—in a manner likely to prejudice the case. The paper alleged that there wai a rumour that efforts were being made to settle the case out of court. The applicant absolutely denied that he, or anyone on his behalf, had offered thus to settle.

A role was nude calling on the proprietor to show cause en Friday. A sensation has been caused by the arrest of Ernest Abigail, solicitor, in connection with the Coningham case, on an information laid by Dr Q'Haran, charging Abigail with endeavouring to induce Thomas Ooogan to make certain false statements.

Abigail's counsel declared that the principal witness of the prosecution was sent to try to trap Abigail, and that the whole power of the Oburch of Borne was used against hU client. The case waa remanded till Monday, bail of £200 being allowed.

The Czar's Illness

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright St Petersburg, .Nov 19 The Czar's temperature ia lower, and be sleeps well. The grand I}uke Vladimir is lively to be appointed Regent until the O?ar is convalescent.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—Uy Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong, Nov 20

The Imperor, under date of the 14th, in reply to the Emperor of Germany, promises to severely punfeh the author! ties who compromised Baron de Ketteler's murder. He will give effect to this assurance on his return to Pekin, which will take place when the negotia tions have attained their dfsired result. Ifle will strictly enjoin the provincial authorities to protect the missionaries.

The Yangtze Ticeroya have stopped the shipments of tribute rice to Singan fu, fearing that the Allies would intercept them. Berlin, Nov 20 Herr Yon Bnlow, the Chancellor, continning the debate in the Reichstag on the points of settlement, proposed in r«g*rd to the Chinese diflicalty (cabled

on the 13th), said he unanimously agreed with the proposals, also that China should negotiate each changes in treaties for trade and navigation as the Governments depm advisable. Herr

Yon Bulow said he was hopeful of good resu'ts. He emphasised the friendly relations existing with Britain, Russia, and Germany. Germany wa<safeguard ing her own position in Europe and elsewhere, but was not interfering with others. She was not acting as a light ning conductor for other Powers.

Herr Bebel attacked the Kaiser's "no quarter" speech, and referred, amidst interruption?, to the German cruelties.

[ An inquiry was offered, but Herr Bebel declined to produce the letters on which his accusations of cruelty were based.

The debate was adjourned.

The Fighting in the Philippines

, United Press Association—By Eleotrto Telegraph—Copyright > Manilas Nov. It The Americans have captured a stronghold 85 miles north of Manila, seizing immense stores and much ammunition. Fifty Filipinos were killed. The American casualties numbered eleven.

Totalisator Odds.

AN INTERESING POINT;

Christchurch, Not 20

At the Magistrate's Court to-day, Whiter Symos was charged with laying totalisator odds. Ob the evidence given by two con stables, Mr Beetham pointed out that the constables were liable to three months' imprisonment for their action. Sub-In • speotor Black said that some such onset had been brought up, but had been dismissed. Accused was fined £5.

Richard Oxenham was charged with having, at Piumpton Park, laid totaiisator odds. Richard Trueman was called. Mr B«etham said he thought) it only fair to point out to witness that he would be liable to three months' imprisonment for having taken totaliaator odds, so that he had better not incriminate himself. Sub' Inspector Black, however, held that section 31j of the Gaming Act would protecb witness Mr Beetham, after studying the Act, said it was rather a difficult point to decide of! hsnd, bufe he btlitved witnt«* would have no indemnification, and would bo liable to prosecution by anyone on his own evidence. The examination of the witness then pro* ceeded, but as he refused to say anything about betting, he was soon removed from the box. Evidence was given by the constable, but defendant swore that he accepted Trueman's money only to make part of an investment which he and others had on the totalisator, and the case was dismissed.

CharUs Peterson, convicted of laying totelisator oddaafe Plumpon, was fined £5,

Baptist Union.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Chrirtohobch, Nov 20

The business sessions of the Baptist Con» ference commenced today. Two hew minis tera, the Revs Martin and Ings, were received. Fifty four delegates answered the roll call. A cable message of greeting was •end to the Victorian Conference, now sitting. The Owaka Chuich was received into membership. The sec-alary* report showed a gross increase of 201, and a net increase of 58 members. Thirty four churches are now affiliated. Two thousand three hundred pounds were paid off church debts during the year. The Conference warmly approved of the action of the com mittee in inviting the Rev Greenouah, the famous preacher and President of the British National Free Church Council, to visit the colony naxt year at the celebration of the Baptist Jubilee. At the Conference there was au exceptionally strong feeling in favour of undertaking home mission and church extension. At night the Rev Clark delivered the presidential address on * Conflict a Chief Factor in the Progress of the Church.' There was a large attendance,

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THE CKJSIS.IN CHINA.

United Praia Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Germany's Attitude

An Important Speech

Received Wakapuaka Nov 21, 912 am, This Office 9 52 a m Berlin, Nov. 20

Herr Yon Bulow's powerful speech, asking for a Bill of indemnity to cover the unsanctioned expenditure on ac count of the China expedition, and for a supplementary credit, denounced the equivocation and inaction of the Tsung Li Yamen, and stated that on members of that body rested tha,, responsibility of the spread of the Boxers, and on the latter's general assault on European civilisation. The Allies were Acting in self defence, and Germany was seeking no conquest, but she desired to main tain the influence accruing from the present movement**, and a fair share of what was to be won in China, without overreaching, anyone, and without per mitting anyone to overreach her. Gar many preferred that Ohina should remain unpartitioned, well ordered,and solvent. Germany had no need to acquire territory or overstrain her resources, nor had she any reason to be confined to given territory, inasmuch as the German trade-was now ranking second in amount in China, and was widespread long anterior to the acqui sition of Kiaochan. Germany would not allow any infringement of her rights, but woald continue in peaceful competition with other nations on the basis of live and let live. That was the object of the A-nglo-Cferman agree ment to whose principles the other nations haye straightforwardly agreed.

THE OLD MEN'S HOME

The Mayor has received the following telegram from Mr Ward :— His Worship the Mayor, AshburtoD.

The Traffic Manager, Ghristohurcb, has been instructed to issue passes for the inmates of the Old Men's Home to visit the Exhibition. Kindly communicate with him in order to fix a suitable datt. I am returning yoar letter.-—J G Waep, Inver cargtll.

THE STOKE CASE.

United Frees Association—By Electric

Telegraph Wblmngton, Nov 21

Mr Justice Edwards decided tbia morning in reference to the Stoke orphanage case, that the ste counts in the Indictment against Kill ian must be taken separately. The in' tention of the legislature wa« that the Court should exercise unrestricted discretion, as to separating the trials, of course conducive to the ends of justict, and in this case in which six separate assaults were alleged upon separate persons, and oovering a period of two years, snoh a course was desirable

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association—By Blactrio Telegraph

Dpnbdw, Nov 21 The Jury in the breach of promise case retired shortly after eleven.

Mr MoKenzie v Boslyn Tramway Company is now being heard before Mr Justice Williams, and a jury of twelve. This it a claim for £1000 damages brought by Margaret Ann MoKenz c, of Kaikora Valley for injuries sustained on December 14 last, through alleged carelessness, and negligence of the dtfendant company, whereby the plaintiff was thrown out of a oar and buy taioed permanent injuries.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Chbistchcrch, Nov2l

I Mr Collins. MH R, has telegraphed to the Minister of Justice suggesting the remission of the remainder of the sentence on the woman Lillie Lorg, who wm convicted of oruelty to her step children, on thegrouade that she has been sufficiently punished and has received a severe warning. W*Mi >OTOtr, Nov 21 The southern portion of the Frisco mail left Onehunga at 10 o'clock last night by the GairSooh, and will be brought on to Welling ton from New Plymouth by the Botoiti, which will be detained there until the Gairlooh arrives. She should arrive here at about Sam to-morrow.

Captain Home, ion of Lieutenant OoSonel Hume, and formerly of the New Zealand Permanent Artillery, has left South Africa for Eng'and, to undergo a year's military training at the Royal Artillery School, at) Shoeburynesß, and the Hythe school of musketry* Major Maddocks is permitted to visit England before resuming his position as chief staff officer to the Commander of the Forces.

The Imperial Government) it willing to place a targe order in New Zealand for grain for consumption in South Africa, if prices are satisfactory;

The Premier has asked M>* Chamberlain whether any numbers of the New Zealand Contingents are to go Home before returning to the colony, and indicated that i 1 any are to go they should go from th« First Contingent. Major Hobin has been given the choice of going to England if his men go, or returning with the others to the colony. The Premier has received a cablegram from Sir A. Milner that 1385 Trooper D 8 Bruce was missing at Tentersdorp on 11th inst,— Bruce belongs to the Fourth Contin gent, and came from Tokomaru Bay, near Qisborne

Ministers have decided to invite applioa* tiona for tbe construction of a febooner of 200 tons suitable foe the island tra de and fitted with 60 borae power oil engines.

Messrs Baseldean, 8 M, J Proud, coal mining expert-, of Wanganui, and E Lomax, Inspector of Factories, at Christchurch, have been appointed a Royal Comtrms on to enquire into the working of the coal mines of oho coiony as reaemmended by a Parlia* mentary Committee last session ; also whether mining operations throughout New Zealand are being carried on efficiently acd economically, and in the interests of the State

Mr Gilruth, the Government bacteriologist and veterinarian, leaves for London on Friday. He has b«en instructed to select fifteen veterinary surgeons to hold office under the Slaughtering and Inspection Act, which comes into force ia April. Mr Gilruth will also purchase for Government twelve stallions suited for breeding remounts, and eight Shorthorn and four Ayrshire bulls of the best English strains, Before returning, ha will visit the chief Meteoro logical laboratories of London and Paris, to bring his knowledge of the subject up to date

A tcheme for establishing an Industrial home for boys at Levin, on the Manawatu Railway lice, has been approved by the Cabinet The sum of £1500 i« to be expended on the erection of a building and Us equip* merit. The cite is not selected bat wilt be on the present sta'e farm. The Home ia to accommodate about! 100 boyt who will be taught trades. The Tutaaekai with Ministers and the Mounted Contingent leave for Sydney about 20 h December The idea of tending a separate contingent of Maoris has been abandoned.

The Premier and Mrs Seddon leave for Greymoath by the Tutanekat this evening, and will remain on the West Coast for some time, Mr Seddon however, crossing to Christchurch for the Canterbury Jubilee celebrations.

The Minister of Lands returned from the south this morning, and went) on by the afternoon train to Wanganat no attend the Show there

Amongst those whom the Government has recommended for commissions in the British army are Lieutemnt Ho well, son of Dean Ho well of Napier, Lieutenant Rolleaton, sop of the Hon Wm Rolleaton, both of whom are now in Africa, and the son of Oaptaln Russell, now in JSngtaud Lord Roberta haa recommended that Lieutenant Seddon fora time on his staff should also receive a commission

An illuminated addrtu aigned bj 343 district officer* of the Lands Department throughout the colony as well m a revolving book case, another book cue, and a ohimnty clock, easy oiuir, and office ohair were to day presented to Mr Percy Smith, the retir ing Surveyor-General. The Minister for Lindi made the presentation The Delphio arrived from London, the Gaps and Hob&rt this morning, and brought a number of inralided trooperi from Capetown. A passenger named J X Amos, booked for Auckland, died from conaump* tion on the voyage The Government decided to make Another appointment of a Magistrate, to relieve the present pressure on the Bench. The Premier hae no objection to tnose members of the First Contingent who are'on theHarleoh G*stle,*ndwish to do sc, tt maining in Sydney to assist in representing the colony at the commonwealth celebration*, but he ibinks most of them will be anxious to come on home, and therefore it would be a hardship to compel them to stay. At Pahlatua a record sale for the district was held yesterday. Abraham and Wil liams sold bullocks up to £T 10a and hoggets 14s. There was a large attendance of outside buyers and bidding was spirited. 1500 cattle ware yarded and leld;

Ashburton Trotting Club.

At a speoial meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club, held yesterday, there were present—Messrs D McLean (chairman), P Devane, J McCormlok, J McConochie, F McOaffsrty, Daniel Mor^endry, Geo. Robert* son, J O'Grady, Jos. Stephens, and J Small*

COBREBPOSDRNOB

Correspondence was re id from MrOJ Soyche, offering to take the position of Secretary to the Club, on the resignation of Mr R J Henry. BALANCE SHEET The balance shnet to the 17th November, 1900, showed a Bank balance of £171 13s 3d. THE SECRETARY Ib was resolved that the Secretary's salary be £29 a year. It was also resolved that , the | President, Mr Robertson, J. Small, and Mr Wm Sutherland be appointed as a sub< committee to interview MrfStyehe, with power to act. It was resolved that Mr Henry be granted a bonus, for the excellent work done by him at the last meeting, and Mr P Devane ptoposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Henry, whioh was carried unanimously. ■ The meeting then adjeurnad.

The Mayor .—We were glad to see His Worship the Mayor about again to-day.

THE STYCHE CASE.

THE LATEBK

I United Preu AMotfation—by Elactrio I Telegraph I Chbistohubch, Not 21

The cam against Styehe was continued at the Supreme Court this morning, when T J Joy, the typewriter repairing expert, gave further evidence in wbloh he Stated that ; there was nothing in the original letters or copies thereof to show that they had been written by the machine in Court; He operated on the maohine, and produced a number of capital B letters, almost all showing some defect, not one being perfeob. He stated that he had found no uniformity in the defects in the original! on comparing them with the copies. In cross examination, he stated that he did not believe tbat as a result of use, machines developed peouliari ties, and be held to this belief, even though manniaotiren may have said otherwise. He had communications from manufacturers that machine! did not develop peculiarities with use.

J Cunnlngton and O Smith, mechanical engineers, gave evidence, inppoiting that of the previous witness, as to the inability to conneot the writing of the letters with that of the particular maokin* in Court. Accused gave evidence, and detailed several oonver sations he had had with Dr Clayton* He denied he had ever fcotd tha doctor that at certain periods his wits was distasteful to him. He gave a fullaooonnt of bit conver' ■ation with the dootor on tha, occasion that he produced the fetterev The dootor had asked him if he oould lend him £110, but witness had told him he had no money of his own to lend. In conversation with the doctor, respecting the letters, the dootor said that t uch a proposition at they con tamed, was sometime entertained in hi* profession, but that it was worth £aOGO, instead of £200

After the adjournment), accused continued his evidence, and swore positively that one typewriter had been injured by an accident, details of which he gave, h The Grown Proaeoutor did not cross question the witness, and the case for bho defence closed.

The case was adjourned till tomorrow, when counsels' addresses and the Judge's summing up will ba taken '

PjiitsoNAL-Mr G G Staid, the irell known grain merchant, was In Ashburton yesterday.

Weathee Forecast.—Oapfcafn Edwin telegraphs:—Strung north to east and somhe.ist winds af cer 20 hoars from now. Glass fnll, indications of rain.

Christchubch Wool Sales. — For the Christcharch wool sates, which open to morrow, 2540 bales have been catalogued. The number is smaller than uiual <>w)ng to shearing having been delayed by bad weather, and many growers being iudispesed to offer their clips during the present state of the market.

f toats And Wkkstlxs ~A fine epeoimen of the genua stoat or eimine, was brought to thia office this morniug, It was caught on the property Mr Harrison at Valetta. One can quite understand thak it could kill a lamb.

Mails Bvduoed To Pulp.—Mondays mail fromDunedin and the north arrived at Inver cargill in a state of pup, the oarb in which it was Bent by road between the trains suck up in the Taieri having been Cbpaized at a place where the road was covered by five feet of water* A Press Association telegram states that some Ohrietmsa lumbers of northern papers suffered-badly

An Allkgid " Two-c* " Scaooii-At the j Chriatchurch Magistrate's Coart on Tuesday twelve men, who were captured during a police raid last week, were charged with hating been found without) lawful excuse in » gaming home in Glouoester street. Mr Rutsell, for the defence, submitted that the conviction of the owner must precede the conviction of any persons frequenting a gaming house. Mr Beethatn upheld the contention, and acoordingiy the. oase collapsed <!

Tee Oddmllows Hall.—The Christ church Byndieate Novell; Company opened s season of two nights at thi Ooddfellows' Hall last evening, when in addition to a series of interesting kinematograph views Mr Harry. Baxter sang in a very good style several oomio senga and Miei Amy Vsughan gave several songs and dances which were encored Of the viewa presented tbat of the Paris Exhibition was excellent whilst an «xciti»g ooourrence in the South. African war wherein & despatch bearer trader heavy fire and brutal treatment by the Boers managed to perform a heroic feat, whioh was worth going a long way to ccc and the audience insisted upon a repitition. The ooznpany appear again this I evening when an entirety new programme will ba submitted, and it is expected there wi>l be a good attendance of the public.

VoLOHTiwm—There wat a good muster of I the Rifles at the inspection parade last evening, the full complement} of offioen 1 being present. Colonel Bailey impeded the company. At the conclusion of the inspec tien, the Colonel presented Sergeant Dee with his long service medal. H« said he felt pleated to perform the duty. Sergeant Dee had been twenty two years in Her M»jestys Tolunteer Force, and wm a worthy recipient of the decoration. Be had known him for upwards of f fteen years, and recognised in him, an ensrgetio, efficient volunteer, ready at all times for duty, and to at»i«t his comrades to improve in their drill. Ha hoped be would long be spared to wear the decoration, and that others by following Sergeant Dee's example would avsist the oanse, and in time be similarly decorated. Q7he pretentation over he taid be hoped the men would attend their drills regularly in view of Colonel Penton'et visit, on which occasion he trusted' they would present a good appearanot. The j Colonel, who was attended by Captain Dolman, then retired. The'company, under command of Lieutenant Hayes, were given some useful drill in extended order, I<ieuten* ant A Clark instruoting. Before the oonv pany was dismissed, Color Sergeant MoDonald, in a few remarks, congratulated Sergeant Dae on receiving his decoration, and concluded by calling for cheers for him, which were duly given. The medal, which is silver, contains the following inscription: —'For long service in th« Volunteer Force ; Sergeant Dee, No, 101900.'

A.A.C, &A. Ciiirß—A meeting of the committee of the A.A.O & A.O wu held IMb evening, at which there wm k full attendance of members. A large quantity of correspondence wm dealt with. It wva resolved to guarantee to the SporU Aiaoci&f tioa fcht turn of £15 towards the Mphalting of the track. A letter was reoeived from the Secretary of the Leagued NewZtal&od Wheelmen, advlaing that the Club had been affiliated, to the League. A resolution was patted * That at this Club has not) applied for affiliation to the League, the matter of affiliation be held ia abeyance until the full detailt of the amalgamation of the League and Alliance are before thit cammittee, and ooptas of rules governing the amateur portion of oycltpg under the amalgamation are to hand. The following I new members were elected:—Messrs F H Beckingsale, W H Robinson, and Arthur May. After routine business wm transacted the meeting closed

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; ; MIXING United Press By Bleotrlo Telegraph Punkdin, November 21 I * took Exchange sales—Klectric Extended, '. 28* 6d ; Ford's Creek. 19f< 6d ; Gibbston, 2» ; Hartley and Ritey, 137* ; Holcitika River, 3* 6d ; Junction Electrfo, 335, 345,; Kelly and Geeey, 29s ; Merrimao, 41s, 40s 6d ; No Town Creek, la, Is 3d ; Sailor's Bend, 39s 6d, 40s ; Upper Magnetic, 43. Returns—Roxburgh Amalgamated, 37oss 18dwt 12gr?. As the Clyde Go's dredge Moa is unßb'e to bottom some parts of the claim, it was decided to day to increase the ospital to £8000 by issue, of four thousand shares, and to authorise the directors to purchase a suit abl* second hand dredge or construct a new one. At a meeting of shareholders of the West Matau claim, it was decided to go into - liquidation. Tha depth of the ground is so great as to make the prospect of paying pro blematic. The Teviot Company's pontoons were launched on Monday. The Golden Gutter Company have decided to purchase the Kohinoor claim on the Mtlyneux and to altar the name of the company to the Molynenx Kohinoor Dredging Company Limited. The Pacfcolue. dredge shoald start work in abont a fortnight. It is being built on the Trafalgar Company's ground, and will have to dredge 40ft of that company's claim b« fore reaching the Pactolua Com pany's property; that !s assuming an arrangement is come to between the two companies. Otherwise ifc will be hanled forward the 40ft ifc is away from the claim The Dobson No. 2 dredge had a trial rnn a few day« ago, when all her r?ach!p ery worked satisfactorily, the dredge being apparently none the worse for her recent adventure. She was to commence work yesterday. O. MAONTTB, D.PATKRSON, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. Gold Dbedginq Brokers, 208 High Street, Gbristchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on I Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. i Mr Olof Magnus has had" 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Ob»go. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashb rton Re resentative 'WANTED." " I s. MADAM MaoOAßE—The Real York shire Gipsy. Phrenologist and Mind Reader,—Devane's Family Hotel TT7ANTED KNOWN-A very large im W portation of New Floorcloths Linoleums, Rug*, Mate, end Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Season—North* I OOTKfeHEFFORD. I npAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee 800 JL Shop. 920 ANTEJ —"Young Lady Assistant. Apply with reference to—H A Flovtrr, Confectioner. 11 123 FRESH Whitebait, Groper, M«ki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also wan*: 500 old Hen* at once.—J. H. Jbwitt, Mail Office, Telephone 96. MERIOAN CANNED Fruits, including Apricotf, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carson & Go's Tanored street. A"~~NEW~^hipmeot of English Tea and Breakfast Chin* just to hand at reasonable prices.—Oarsok & Co. OK English lMnne-ware of A 1 quality and lowest Prioes, go to Carson & Co, Tanered Street /^> EX our Prices before going elsewhere* VT All work and Material guaranteed at the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tanered Street West 10,272 MRS ALCORN is nqW showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Grcde, new Silk* eta., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and ohildrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under- Clothing in stock, and made to order _____ HAAKE Pianos are the best; unsur* passed by any for value. Just re ceived, 8 8 and A. Models of the above j call and see them before buying elsewhere; up'to'date, guaranteed. Easy terms. Organs from 10s per month, and pianos from £1 per month. Agetib for Milner & Thompson, Christchuroh. —H M Jones. SPJEJOIAIi Notice—That Gbobgb Donoan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lid, 2* 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll£d, Beached do, Is 6}d; White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2s lid ; Printi 2|d, 3|d, 4|d; New Dress Material lijd. Is 3d, Is 41d, upwards ; Gioves 6d; Men's Socks 6d ; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, Is lid upwards—Gbobgk Dtjnoan&Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tanored Street. 10 1 T\QN'T READ THlS—Bicyoles fromfilS", 1/ 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers 17s 6d, Tubes 7s 6d, Bells 6d, Solution Is Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10s, Acety lene Lamps 12s 6d, Carbide 9d per lb, Rnameilihg 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips Is per pair, Eclipse Cycle Works ; _________ 10 278 NOTICE.— The rapid ghirt Gloss is so easily used that a child can gloss oollarßand shirrs, and Rive them the appear aneeot new—John Orb & Oo and Shearman Bros NEW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery now landing at Cab ■ok ft Co a WAN TEL»—Twenty Young men t wear Black and Brown Boots 12*;9d,at D. Store's 9 199 BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at Siock's. 9-20 WANTED Known—The rapid lighting Shirt Globs has by far the larpeet Bale in New Zealand—John Orb and Co and Shbarman Bbos ____, JUST OPUNBD—Fishing Tackle, Per s. Kairamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, G*ff Hooks etc. etc. early inspection invited.- Habdlby Bros. , IXrANTED [ENOWN—That we are T T clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchem. & Tpbkbr , Your Spring Costume try onr V Dressmaking Department under new management. Style and fit guaranteed— NoßTHjpoTi * Heword, " The Corner.' ODDFELLOWS' HALL Ashburton. SATURDAY & MONDAY, November 24 and 26. , JUBILEE SINGEES AND PASSION PLAY. 1 Q 6TAR ARTISTS 1 Q Ji/C Inoludlng X.& GAUZE, Male Mezzo-Soprano and Female Impersonator MISS BEZALIA UNDERWOOD, the American Nightingale MR ROBERT 3. ALLAN, the Eminent Baritone, and the Old Favorites in thelf quaint Jubilee Choruses and Plantation Songs. The Divine PASSION PLAY of Oheremmergaa (3600 ft of Moving Pictures) Edison's Loud-speaking Grand Concert PHONOGRAPH, The Loudest Talking Machine in the World. Prices—33, 2e, and Is. Plan at Jones', Stationen R H COLLINS, W fl NOTT, IUS7 Manager, Rtpreießtatlre,



ODDFELLOWS' HALL ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, November 23, 1900 GRAND "CONCERT |"N aid of Children's Prize Fond. Front seats Is 6d, buck scats Is, children half price. Doors open 7 30. C>nimeEce at 8p m. - 11 130 DAVID THOMAS. *~ "' ARCADE. SATURDAY, November 24. MR D. THOMAS has received fatstruo tiona from » Client to Soli by Ptablio Auction, ?!Zi— 1B»y Gelding,suitable for Carrier or tram. 1 Black Mare, ,initable for Carrier or tram. 1 Black Gelding, suitable for Carrier or tram. I Kay Mare, by Ghainihot Sale afc 1 o'clock. D, THOMAS, II 113 ' Auctioneer. " AROADK HORSE FAIR.  ———— ..-],..■' FRIDAY, NOVEMBFiR 30; — 1900 - MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held cd the above date, BDB WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10123? Auctioneer. HENRY BTEPHENSON. " HOUSEHOLD" FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC. THURSDAY^ NOV. 22 TTENRY STEPHKNSON, under instruc- IjL tions from J. T. Oabteb, Esq., who is leaving the dittrict, will Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms, Havelock Street, (removed there for convenience of Sale), all bis very superior furniture, piano, etc, viz .:-— PIANO, by Bergmann, Piano Lamp, Etsy Chairs, Mahcgany and Cedar in Velvet and Plush, Chairs, Cedar Table?, Settee, Oil Painting*, Steel Engravings, 6 dutiful Orna ments in Dresden China, Mirrors, Plaques, Fenders and Irons, Clock, Tea Sets, Mahog any Tea Tray, plated, Brussels Carptts, Rugs, Weol Mats, China Flower Pots, Lovely Vaies, Curtains, Polas, etc, Solid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, carved legs, Dinner Waggon, Gong, Coal Scuttle, Dinner Service, Hot and Cold Water Jugs, Solid Silver Cruets, Butter Dishes, Plated Ware Tea and Coffee Bets, Cutlery, Sewing Machine, Two Chests Drawers, English made, solid Mahogany, Duchess Chests, Wasbstands and Ware, D. & S. and a'l Bras' Hail Bedsteads, Oilcloths and Ltac'eutns, Dresser, Mangle, Tables, Chairs, Copper Boiler, Crockery, Kitchen Utensil, and a host of sundries. To pick up a few choice articles here it an opportunity. The goods are almost new, and Mb Carter, having decided to leave Ashburton, /the whole Will be sold without reserve. 1 Lady's and 1 Gent's Bicycle THURSDAY, Nov.' 22, 130 o'clock, at Havelock Street Auction Mart. HENRY STfcPHENSON, 11 100 Aqetioneeri EW BdOKS-^Poultry for ProiSb, Sa; Chums, 8s; The Master Christian, 2s 6d and 3s 6d; The Jubilee Book of Canterbury Rhymes ; Book-keoi ing Simpli &«&i and others. Fresh lot of Cheap Books, 8d eaah ; also good value and new goods in Priz-s Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Christmas and New Year Cards, Birthday ?Card», Purses, Photo Frunee, Toys,, eto—A H Williams, Tanered Street T OST, from my land adjoining Springfield Estate—l 2 Crossbred Ewes and 22 Lambs. Brand, 38. Earmark, right ear 2 punch holes ; left ear, front bit. 11119 THOMAS BttIGHT, Methven. "TENDERS. fTIENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on A. SATURDAY, Deoembar Ist, for the erection of a Church ad Doric. Plans, etc, at my office, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. * A. AGER, 11 128 Architect. ' TENUEKK FTIENDERS are invited up to 4 o'olock on X WEDNESDAY, December sth, fur the erection of a Residence (in Briok) for Dr Hunter, Asbburton. Plans, etc, at my offiss, Arcade Chambers. A. AGER, 11129 Architect OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER as EXPERT (Late of London), T8 NOW IN ABHBURTON for business. ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, KEBR BROS. A NNOUNCE THE OPENING of a jCjL GENERAL STORE, in Burnett Street, Where GROCERIES, FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, Etc., are for eale. __ 11107 WANTED KNOWN. J, L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &c, also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Specialit Don't forget. — —;. Coleman's Building, Tanered Street. FOB(OH^4.LE /^OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual o 640 Acres first class Sheep Country, we fenced and watered, with'good house of 4 rooms. Stcck can be taken over at valua tion E. W. HANMER. TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot Shop 9 201



WANTED KNOWN, fIIHAT Ai H. WTLLIAMS. Stationer, X etc intendji Removing his Business In about three weeks Urns to the New shop (now is oourse of erection) io East Sreet, rext to W H CoIUm * Co, and oat lo the shop io Burnett Strett, as trevlously advertUed. ~ 8.8.A, T.U.87~~~"" SHBEP Shears. Turkey Stoaes, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at . HARDLEY BROS, Eastßtreet. ! FARMS FOR SALF— 84 acres, oapital investment, would let to pay 8J put cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2| miles o Railway Station 600 aores Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acrei upwards I 1 FERRIMAN ' . | BUY Direct From England—Famous ••Khaki" Cycles. Great out in the trade } first>olau quality at bedrock prices for cash; >tagle maohlnes at £4 18a; two machines, £811s $ three machines, £12 2s freight and dnty paid to Wellington; Ladies oyolists 10s per machine extra; Quo' tatifns for ten bicycles and over on applioa tt<m.-r-JoHK Hurst, Khaki Company, BtedaH's Baildings, Portsmonth, England- SUBITRBAN REBIDBNOB. ,*~ Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road  O ROODS 1 PERCH Q : O ROODB 1 PBROU O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on the original Sale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Cool shed and other conveniences* surrounded by garden and Orchard at the back well stocked with fruit; trees, the Pro* perty of Mr Ward. As he has removed into town, be is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy ternu of payment Particulars on application ■ -, T BULLOCK. : v tob jsalu; WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Erect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as above. The Piles suitable for a new house and als a chimney with fire place are already on the Land, as is also a pump with abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN GOVERNMENT UFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Fob the following amongst many reasons Ne w-Zealanders should support their national office: — 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. Ne w-Ziealanders who insure in offices which obtain the- bulk of their business from the. OJd World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to P&J^* : the LOSS ARISING FROM THE HEAVnt. MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The dcath-rato.in New Zealand was undejf 10 per thousand iti 1898, while in the other colonies if ranged from 12J per thousand in Now South Wales to 16 pur thousand m Western Australia. vrfTistciJitKD Fnxns'at present date amount ' to over THIUSE MILLION POUNDS. 'ANNUAL INCOMI3, over £400,000. 3. 11. KI.CHAHDSON, OcYminissioner. t. . • ■ •a . • S * > " * p on eg* ■'■■*■ hj, FR SALE, Ashbartoa Suburbs—B acree 32 perohea of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with tnbstantfo) buildings, oonaietlng of a good 6 roomed Bouse, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and Oow Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN NEW ZEALAND INSTJBANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, Also,— Bisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest cor rent rates. E. W. Hanmer, . AGBNT *  , t ,



Massey-Harris Harvesters. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of oar uamerovi Clients who possess Massey-Hernf Reapers and Binders that an Expert if now at Aehbuiton for the purpose of Ovetliauling Machine?. Farmers ithtt wish to made u-:e of his services, will kindly bring in their Binders ai soon a« possible. i FttI&DLAKPER BHO3.,Ltdj Aohburton Agent*. . 23rd October 1800, " 10 20# FOR FBJYATE~SALE.~~ r ~~r A CHAFF Catting Plsnfc, In first clftM oider. For terms and particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lt9 f REMOVAL. REID <^GRAY f WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Tempofarj Premises in BURNETT BTREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry oa oar baslottt pending the erection of Oub New Wabehotjsk & Showbox)*.  We are carrying a larger and more raried stock of Implements and Fitting*, "Deeriog" Machinery, i Twine, Oili, And All Farmers' Requisite*, And shall be glad to sea our numerou friecda at our Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, ifboflß we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, 1172 B, B. RES TELL, Manager. ~~ 'WOOLBION "~ feTEAM WOOL WORKS CHRISTCBURCH. (Established 1868)' npHE undersigned begs to notify thabibft JL is Scouring as heretofore. Squatterf* Consignments to the Chrißtchurch of Woolston Stat^as will receive prompt attention: Quick despatch and lowest rates. T. YORK. io NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horsf Owners in the £ehburton C'oonty thai they have TAKEJNi OVER Rwd & GKAT'ff A*hburton Branch of JOBBING h ENGI NEERING, and Bre piepared to oarry oai all daises of work bb usual ; and also intend to extend the Business by adding ' ' HORBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING* Both having been employed ly Reid 8r Qttj for many years, and haviDg Urge experitnoe as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, an(i Coach Builders, all work entreated to tfcetr care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices, 10 (^ g ASK FOR f . tfELSori w^mk i NEW TARIFF K^rfff CHAMPION BLEND ;jC# other prices: §■* [ »N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US/, fl. Matsori & Co., Stock Brokers k Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Poblie generally of the Ashbarton County. Gbntie»ien,~ WE beg to intimate that, (fat an time yon hare business to transact) In Christcharch, we shall be glad to ac.t on your tehaif. In the event of jonr sending sheep or cattle to our Ad ding ton or other markets for sale, by pnblle auction of privately we knew that jog will not regret choosing our firm »a yoar salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and ate In a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat In the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with as, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, wo shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then insert in tha next issue of our Quarterly Land & Property Registw these particulars, free of cost to you j ftti the same time, we allow yon a free band to dispose of your property privately, oc through other Agents' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has-been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries f cm all parts of the colony, our connections being lug* and'extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you* as occasion may require.— Thanking you. In anticip* tioc, we are, Yours falthfnU.-. H. MATSC Co. 164, Cashel Street, Ohrlstchm NATIONAL MORTGAGE ft AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD,, TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOX SALE, 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Clartmont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 2SO acres KingsdowD, 1000 acre Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various Bizet in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Albq unimproved agricultural and pmlvg Trms of various sizes on the Kaincliffe and Levels Estates, ard two well improved Station p operties of 7000 acres each A WORD to the vice—Try the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— SHKABMAit Bros and John Obb & Co are the Agents , [ Smoke New Venus """