A Curio.

tit R MoKnight has shown the Timaru Herald a souvenir of the war which he prz •■>% highly. He was at work one day fi ling small bags of oats at Mill and Go's, store, when tbe thought occurred to him that he would enclose his • card 'in one of the bags. Picking op a piece of brown paper that had been used a twine wrapper, ha soribbied on it: * The brave soldier that gets this, I hope that be is getting on all right. From RMc- Knight, Timaru, N.Z. On Friday he reoeived a letter from tha'bravesoldier' who did get it, as follows: ' Barberton, 28—9—00. Dear Knight,— I received your kind wishes and Bend yoa the same, with many thanks. lam pleased to say I am getting on very well, after eleven months hard soldiering on the veldt My Battery has seen some very distinguished service i oat here, especially with the First Volun tser Contingent of New Zealanders around Colesbarg and elsewhere, on which we received many congratulations. Few of the boys are with us now that buntod the hills around Colesburg on New Year's Day< I am pleated now that tbe war is over, and has ended in another glorious victory for our Empire. Now I must conclude. From yoois sincerely, Bombadier Rd« Ormeßher, O Battery, R.H. Artillery, Fourth Cavalry Brigade, General French's Field Force, 8. Africa.'

Transvaal War.

(Jolted Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

BADEN-POWELL'S POLICE.

KIUGER DISAPPOINTED.

SUCCESS WITH THE X BAYS

THE BARLEOH CASTLE AT ALBANY.

THE MEN NOT ALLOWED TO LAND.

(Received November 26, 1015 pm)

Paris, November 25

Kroger seems tired tioce hie arrival in Paris. He is apparently disap pointed at the hysteria and the un reality of the demonstrations. He retired early yesterday, and remained indoors all day.

Members of the municipality of Paris are chagrined at the postponement of his reply to invitations until to-morrow. Dr Ley da attended a diplomatic dinner given by M. Delcaase in honour of Prißce George of Greece, London, Nov 25 Sir Alfred Milner is overworked, and will shortly recuperate aboard the warship Doris. Eleven thousand men have applied Is London for the thousand vacancies in Lieutenant-General Baden-Fowell's police. Trooper Gey, of New South Wales, ha* died of enteric; A DELAIDE, Nov 25 Lord Roberts has cabled that he has instructed to be despatched to Adelaide as 100 aaa possible 1500 Martini-Henry rifles captured from the Boers*. Melbourne, November 26 Private M'Oanse, who was wounded at Eeosbarg early in the war, has been " x-rayed," and the bullet waa found located in the liver, after having passed through the right lung. Albany, November 26 The Harlech Oastle, from Capetown, with returned Australians on board, has arrived and met with a great reception, the crew of H.M.S. Royal j Arthur participating. The officers landed, and were officially entertained at Jnncheon. There was great disappointment at Colonel Tom Price, of Victoria, not allowing the men to land. General Settle's column captured, in the south western district- of the Orange River Oolony, twelve prisoners 200 horses, and 10,000 sheep A Boer attack on Dewetedorp has been repulsed Lieutenant Paxton and four men, mistaking the road from Thaba Nichu to Lady brand, rode straight into a Boer position. Paxton and three of the men were killed, and the other wounded

Two Boers captured Lieutenant Neumeyer, commanding the Orange Police at Smithfield, while he was driving unarmed towards Aliwal North. They handcuffed him, and then shot htm in the back and head, robbed him, and threw his body into a spruit. Two natives witnessed the murder.' The affair has caused intense indigna tion'

The European Press, commenting on Mr Elruger'a viait, says it is hopeless for him to expect anything beyond sympathy The British Press admita M Wal deck Rosseau'st scrupulous correctness of procedure on Kruger's visit, the abstention of the crowds from any ex hibition of unfriendliness towards Great Britain, and the moderation of the French Press

Pakis, Nov 26

In order to evoke enthusiasm, Krnger's suite display his granddaugh teri in Paris, and keep hia great; grand child at a window for houra together, waving a Boer flag

United Freßa Association—By Eieotric Telegraph Geeimodth, Nov 25

The Premier haw received % cable message from Oolonel Newall, ab Rlerksdorp, South Afrioa, stating that the Fourth and Fifth Contingents are all welt. Wellington, Nov 26

The Defence Department is advised from Adelaide that Corporals W M Morri son and 8 R Palmer, both of Taranaki, are febe men with thes« surnames oc board the Ilarlech Castle. The message also states thut Trooper MpQregor Is on board, but the Department states that no man of that name left with the first; contingent. The transport Harlech Castle with the first part of the First) Contingent aboard makes Danedin her first port port of call in New Zealand.

President McKinley's Victory.

United Pi ess Association—By EUoirio Telegraph—Copy right Washington, Nov 26 President McKinley, speaking at Philadelphia, said his re-election im plied the endorsement of the gold standard, the open book in China, and American soyereignty In the Philip pines.

CONSULTING OPMCIAN

Mr JSrnest M. Sandstein, DBOAi, FS, MO, who dm lately returned after Biz years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight* Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Dootors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con ■biting rooms, Caßhol Stresb W.-, over M Sandsteln, jeweller, Obristohurob. 930 to 1,2 to 6 daily

In Memoriam

Itobert Henry llramley Upton,

(Died for the cause of the Empire in South Africa.)

11 Dula ci decorum tit pro patria mon. x>

" In the midst of life (eaith the preaoher) we stand in the midst of death"-— "Man that ia born of a woman" is but as a fi >eting breath ; The doom hath passed upon all men, and none from that doom may save, For even the infant's cradle stands close to a yawning grave.

" Vanity all 1" (aaith tha preacher)— And all that is Earth's is vain, Bub, thanks be to God, our loved ones shall surely return again, For the Terror that walketh in darkness it robbed of his power and sting, The Grave is a victor vanquished, and the Lord of Life is King.

Though Love be encrowned with Sorrow, and weeping endure a night, Vat Joy shall come with the morrow on the wings of the morning bright, For the vision of Faith triumphant shall reach lo the distant skies. And they that were dead shall deathless In radiant beauty rise.

Weave a garland of myrtle, mingled with lilies sweet, With bads of the early roses for a fair and a young life meet, And wind it abuufc the tablet that tells of a life laid down For the sake of the dear old oountry, for God, and for Queen and Crown.

"And greater love h*th no mau than this " (as the Scripture sail h) "That he for the sake of others hath gives himself to Death," Yet by him ihan thus dieth for others Death surely himsolf ia slain, For *• he that his life thus loseth fiodeth his life again,"

Wm. J. Steward

THE COMMONWEALTH

LORD HOPETOUNS ILLNESS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Bombay, Nov 25 The steamer Dalhoufiie has left Bombay for Sydney, conveying the Indian Contingent, which is to take part in the Commonwealth inauguration celebrations.

Colombo, Kovember 26

Lord Hopetoan has arrived here, and had to be earned ashore. Me will be the guest of Sir J Weat Rid way, gov ernor of Oey'on, during his stay.

Major Pfailson states that Lord Hopetouo's condition was serious when he left Bombay, but thai the voyage has improved him, though, he is still weak

Durbajt, November 26

The Natal Government send* a Min ister to Sydney co represent tho colony at the Commonwealth celebrations.

Sydney, November 25

Sir William Lyne baa received a cable message confirming the intimation that a Natal Minister will attend the celebration,

Perth, November 26

Sir J Forrest announces his Candida' turn for the Federal Parliament, and re offers himself for the State Parlia ment,

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

as United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapn»ka Nov 27, 910 »,tn» This Office 10 55 a m)

London, Nov 26 The Reitfontein garrison captured 23 Boer snipers.

Fifty women and children found baking the Boers' bread at Thabanchu were conveyed to Bloemfontein.

Mac*, a German • American, was sentenced to death on a charge of trying to seduce a soldier from 4 his allegiance. Lord Roberts commuted the sentence to imprisonment at Ceylon until all the Boer prisoners are repatriated,

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov 27, 9 10 am, This Office 10 5 ft m Hong Kong, Nov 26 The Ministers at Pekin are awaiting instructions regarding the financial clauses before continuing the negotia tions.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrlghb

(Received Wakapuaka Nov 27, 912 ft m, Tim Office 10 28 a m)

THE HARE-BPENOE SYSTEM

Sydney, November 28 The Legislative Assembly has nega tived a proposal to incorporate the Hare-Spence system of voting in the Federal Elections Bill.

CAPTAIN KAAL SHOT DEAD

Advices from the New Hebrides states that Captain Kaal and a man named Robin had a dispute and the latter shot Kaal dead.

LATE SPORTING

Wingatui Training Notes.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Dunedin, Nov 27

The principal work at Wingatai this morning was a gallop over four furlongi between Lady Babbie, Canteen, and Bed Gauntlet, in which the last) named abowei bo advantage. HermosA was stretched out over six furlong*, the last fire being left behind in Itnin ssec. Fulmeo wa» eenfc & mile, the last six furlongs ocoupying Imia 25ieo.

News in Brief.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, are advertising for store hand*.

Personal—Mr Ball, whotomo week* ago met with & severe accident at Peel Forest and was removed to the Ashburton Hoipital, has sufficiently recovered to be able to be in town to-d»y. , Pbesentatjon—On Friday evening the members of Prideot Wakanai Lodge 10 GT, met together at Bro J W Butterick's resi denoe, and presented him with a handsome eight day clock, on the occasion of his marriage. Bro Frampton made the presen tation, and referred to the esteem in which Bro Butteriok was held by his co'workera in the Order. Bro Butterick suitably re upended.

Broncho George.

Bronoho George's Wild West Bhow will by 1 *1! appearances attract a very larga atten dance to the Asbburton Show grounds on fhurday af'erroon next/ whera an excellent programme him been airanjjed* The per formancea will bake place ab 230 p in, the gates being open at 130 p m. Some clever eqtrafctrian performances are looked forward. to, as only local horses are to be used for the Show. We understaud from tha manager of the Show thab he haa secured some very fine buokjumpers which will be pub through on Thursday. Other i^.emaon the programme wilt be feats of l&asoing, and picking up <bjec*i from the ground while going ak full spsedon horseback withonfc dirmonuting from th« aaddle* Tbos^itoms are said to be the most exciting and are performed with the utmost ease, skill, and daring, by the cowboys. Altogether *an exciting programme has been prepared. For the loot,! buck jumping competition for which the management have secured some lively buakjumpars to teeb the skill of the local men several entries have Already been received. At local judges will be appointed on the ground^ this will be very interesting there wilj also be a high jumping competition for' local

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Associatioo—B§ JSta*>t*ic Telepmph, j" iNVßßOiß&ia^prov 27 Mr Ward left) to day for Clinton, where he opens the new railway station, He visit! various centres in Otago and also opens the new station at O&maru before proceeding to Auckland

EIRATFOBD NoV 27

Trooper Montgomery Arrived here last night. He was driveu from Eltham by the Mayor and au escort of Mounted Rifles, and was formally welcomed home by the Mayor on the steps of the Post office. A great cro-.td was most enthusiastic in the reception and bands were in attendance

Wellington, Nov 27

A ca?e in which James Patterson, of New P!j mouth, sued Edmondtxn) aod Dickereon, of Wellington, for £1,000 damages for arrest under the Bankruptcy Act, cam 1* before the Chief Justice to-day. Plaintiff did nob appear and was non-suited with £25 o'Bfc»,—-Captain Watchl n, of the fohoouer Toroa, waa prosecuted by the Customs Department today for carrying a deok load of 27.000:b of timber from Tairua to Wel lington without a permit). The Magistrate imposed a tine of £5 and costs

The Goveroment received the following cable from the General of Communications, <'apeto«r.:—The Waiwera left Capetown 1 November 21th having on board 21 men of various colonialorps,including 13 invalided also two invalids New Z^iland contingent for Auckland, and one man discharged (Bra bant's Hone) for Lyttelton. 'Jhe Piemwr wtll arrive at Greymouth from Milford Sound to morrow, and the Minister of Lands will return 60 Wellington from Nelson on December 3. The Minister of Customs goes to Blenheim on Friday. The saU y of the relieving Magistrate has been fixed at £455* CHBIMOHOLCH, Nov 27

A somewhat! peculiar c»»eoame before Mr Justioe Martin in Chambers yesterday, L

f ewis v Blomfield. The member for Christ 1 church had made Bketcheß, etc, of prominent member* in the House, and incidents during the session, which he sent to a friend. By some means they gob into the handa of the Auckland Obsetver, which intimated its intention of publishing them. Mr Lewis thereupon obtained an injunction to prevent same, and yesterday the injunction was made perpetual, and an order granted for the return of the sketches within seven days and ten guineas costs. Two Burnbani boys who pleaded guilty to the burglary on Saturday, came before Judge Martin in the Supreme Court. His Honor deferred sentence till he had inspected Lytteiton gaol to see what arrangements could be made for boya. He subsequently sentenced one to two months imprisonment the other to go back to ichool. Dcnbdin, November 27

At a meeting of leading exporters a reso lution waa passed urging on the Government the desirability of establishing direct steam service between New Zealand and South Africa. Petitious are to be drawn up for signature during this week's summer Show. At the Supreme Court the following sen tence! were p»M9d today : Percy Henry Day theft from his employer, eighteen mouths { Reginald Kinlay HaskaJl for embezz'ement eighteen months ; Robert Cameron McKen* zie forgery and uttering, eighteen months j William Nichols caasiog actual bodily harm twelve months ; Don O'Bsien forgery ; three month" • James McLaren thefb, twelve monthi.

A Battle With Nigeria Pagans.

A TOWN CAPTURED AND BURNT.

Beuter's Agency has received from Nigeria full detain of the storming of the Pagan stronghold at Lirnu, after probably some of the most fierce fight ing that has ever taken place in that part of West Africa. Lintu is the chief town of the Kedari tribe, in habited by Pagans of » very low type, whom the Fulanis have never been able to subdue, For a long time past these people have been raiding native caKvani and committing act« of brigandage along the caravan road. In consequence of the kidnapping of some carriers belonging to the British, a fore a was sent up to the place to de mand the payment of an indemnity, The column consisted of 200 men of the West African Frontier Force, with 7 pounders and Maxims. Lieutenant Oolonel Lowry Oole was in command, and had with him Lieutenant Oolonel Morel and, Captains Bryan and Abadie Lieutenants M'Oarthy, Morrogh, and Dyer, and four white non-commissioned officers. Dr Grant and Dr Thompson accompanied the force

At 3 30 am, after three and a half hoars' march, the town was sighted. Immediately the walls were manned at all points with a dense mass of naked yelling savages, brandishing their wea pons. Oolonel Lowry dole first gent in a messenger giving the King an hoar within which to pay the small indemnity demanded. The latter seemed willing to pay, and endeavoured to collect the indemnity, but it could be seen that his young men meant to tight, and that despite the efforts of the chief they refused to contribute. Meanwhile the troops were got into position for action. The town was foand to be surrounded by a high wall, with bat one narrow gate aa » meaoi of entry, This was only wide enougk ! for one person to pass, and was guarded Iby hundreds of the Pagans, none of whom are believed to have previously seen a white man. The time allowed for the payment of the indemnity being passed, a warning gun was fired over the town. By this time guns had been posted opposite the gate, and Maxims sent round to positions to cover the lines of retreat,

THE BATTLE

The moment the warning gun w^s fired the gate was closed, and amid shouting and yelling the natives fired streams of poisoned arrows with re markable accuracy among the British gunners. As the walls were too strong to breach with &even~pounders, it was decided to blow up the gate and carry the place by storm, it being confidently expected that the enemy would not ofier a determined resistance against modern firearms. The entrance was soon shattered, but the Pagans stood their ground, and continued a vigorous attack with their bows and arrows, A

charge was then ordered, and as Colonel Lowry Oole and his officers doubled towards the gate in front of their m*>n the attack was so severe that Oolonel ; Lowry Oole and Oaptains Abadie and Bryan were each hit ■ With poisoned arrows, Oolonel Moreland being the only officer untouched. The attack was supported by Maxim fire on the right As the arrows were dipped in a deadly poison, which often proved fatal in » few minutes, Colonel Lowry Oole, who was severely hit, was nt ones conveyed to the rear, and owing ?la the pluck and promptitude of Dr Thompson, who sucked the wound, his 'ifo was saved. The. wounds of the ther •fflcsra were oniy slight, Oolonel Moreland then assumed the command, and after severe fighting, a heavy shrapnel and Maxim fire began to tell upon the people, who gradually dropped from the walls. Eventually a btortning party of the lit West African Frontier Force, under Captain Bryan, with Captain Abadie following in support, succeeded in reaching the entrance to the town. The narrow tortuous streets of the town were found to be filled with Pagans, who still continued a determined resistance. In the meantime, Oolonel Moreland, with a force under Lieutenant Dyer, which had been held in reserve, suc ceeded in entering the town at another point by crawling through a drain. A Maxim under Colour-Sergeants Hud son and Flickers did great execution. Sergeant M»jor HofFernan was wounded while serving the guns. Fighting continued until the afternoon when the town was cleared and burnt A large quantity of loot from caravans was discovered. Three days later the chief sent in his submission. The British total loss was four officers and one non commissioned officer wounded, 15 men and one carrier wounded. Tho estimated loss of the natives was 120 killed and a large number wounded, Many of the latter escaped

Thb High School Appointment—There are fourteen applicants for the position of mistress of the Ashburton High School. A Bolt—Three horses attached to an empty dray bolted from Messrs Frkdlander Bros,' grain stores, West Street, this after* nooo. Making down that, street at a very fast pace, they turned sharply into Tancred Street, opposite Mr Tucker's, when the shaft hor c fell, bringing the team to a standstill. The only damage sustained was a few outs by the shafb horse-

Sander & Soss' EuoAtTPTi Kxtraot— Under the distinguished patronage of His M ajasty the King of Ibftly, awarded Dipl ma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public und?r the dame of Eucalypi Extract*, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grlefswald (Prussia), that only products tbab are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, reiieous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphthem,dytentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist In getting Sandsb and Fons' Pure Vow I Euca lypti JExxbact, and be safe.

MINING

United Press Association-—By Kleotrio Telegraph

. Dunedin, November 27. To'day'e sale*—Alpine Consols 44i; Arrow Junction 28s M ; Brandy Jacks 4i, dis; Central Charltoia 18'; Dobson No 2, 21s ; Electriclix»ended 31s, 30a3d; Golden Bed 28« ; Grand Junction Bs, 7a 9J ; Grey Riv<r 43i Sdj Grey River Consolidated 3s; Hartleys 138s, 137* 6d ; KawaratTßridge 41, Lady Charlton 6d dis; Leviathan 395 ; Meg and Annie 775; Merrimac 43s 9d, 44a 3d ; Metallic 31s 6d ; Mosquito par; Pactolus 17 ; Richards Beach 203 9i, 21s ; SeooDd Magnetic 32s 6d

The Buller Junction dredge is nearing completion, and should be ready to start work in about four weeks,

The machinery of the Taoon'a C»rdroua had a trial run lasttDuetday, and every part went smoothly, and gave every satisfaction. She now wants to be housed in, when she will be ready to make a start Ths correspondent of the Otago Daily Times hears that the Central Electric has liruck a nice pipe olay bottom right across the river.

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O. Magnus, D.Faubbson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. WAChUS, PATEPSON AHD CO Gold Dbbdginq Beokbbs, 208 High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Weßt Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Ot»go, ALFRED HARRISON, Ea<* Ashb rton Representative )■ , — DON'T NATURBcnamy re yoar NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is left to cure itself is slowly overcome at beet, and there Is apt to be some weakness left to make the next cough come easier. We have two really good remediea for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chills. It If pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents inEamatory symptoms and allayi annoying tickling and hacking oouchs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is ppecially suitable for chronio coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilat being perfectly harmless to human beings, we havt received some flattering letters rs to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dyientry and n typhoid fever. *" 1.0.0. F., M.U. ~ fTIHE Ntxt Meeting of the Loyal Ashbur -1 ton Lodge will beheld on THURSDAY, Evening, 29th inst., owing to the Hall being engaged for FRIDAY, 30th. JOHN NEWMAN, N.G. C. CAMPBELL, P.S. 11 162 " KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCES. Agents tor Button's {and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &o, Ac, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at ..LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNSAOKS always oo hand, KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHUROH. 9 57



WAITED. _ WANTED, at once—A General Servant, for Mrs CartriphV Otaio. Apply MBS CAEGILL, Registry Uffic«, Timarn. . 11 179 GET cur Prices before going e'sewberr. All work and Material guaranteed at fhe Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street West 10 272 W~~ ANTFD KNOWN—Masons preserv j ing jw pints 4< lid quarts 5b63j £ gallons 6s 9d per dozen llh jam jars 2s 9d ' per drzan 2!b j»m jirß 3s 9d per dczen Preserving pans,brass and enamelled Iron at lowest rates at Fletcher Bros 11 182 LOST, between Railway Station and Brick Kilns—Tall Board of Tip Dray. Finder kindly leave word a Railway Goods Shed. l±J&} TTTANTED KNOWN-Just arrived Peak VV Frean ',k Co biscuits in following varieties: Cafe Noir, Cream, Sandwich) Choc* olate, Fingers, Wavilets, Venice, Wafers, Florence Wafers, etc, at Fletcher Bros 11183 WANTKD, at once —A Respectable General Servant. References. Apply by letter to F.R.8., this gffiggi—lii^-2 WANTED KNOWN—Duchess Tea re* duced to Is 103 lb or Is 8d by 51b tins or Is 7d by 101b tins. Further reduced by half chett Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe same price as.Duchess at Fletcher Bros Cash Sgpply Stores Sole Agents. 11184 T OST—On the Beaoh Road or Elgin, a I J Parasol. Finder rewarded on return ing same to this office. 11 186 TTTANTED KNOWN.—Finest roller V V flour 2001b bag 14s—1001b bag 7s 6d 501b 3s 10rt 251b 2i or Bib Is—Bran 3s 3d bag Sharps 5a 3i Rock'^ait 5s 61 at Fletcher Bros Cash Supply Stores 11 181 IiIR!<SH Whitebait, Groper, Mfiki, Blue Cod, and all kinds of fresh Fish ; also want 500 old Hens at once.—J. H. JEWITT, opposite Mail Office, Telephone 95. NEW Christmas Fruits, Biscuits ami Confeotionery now landing at Car son & Cos , ' ANEW Shipment of English Tea an*d Breakfast China just to hand at reasonable prices.—Caeson & Co. FOR English Pinnerware of A 1 quality and lowest Prices, go to Carson & Co, Tancred Street A MERIOAN CANNED Fruits/including JOL. Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Finns, Strawberries and Tomatoes in any quantity at Carbon & Go's, Tancred street* EFA&KE Pianos are the best; unsur- L passed by any for value. Just re ceived, S S and A. Models of the above; call ardsee them before buying elsewhere; up'to'date, guaranteed. Easy terms. Organs from 10s per month, and pianos from £1 per month. Agent for Milner & ThompsoD, Chrisrchuroh.—H M Jones. TUST Unpacked — Beautiful Framed t) Pictures, (in colour photography), Hand Painted Fire Screens, Vaaes (new designs in tinted glasO; Fancy Grasses (for decorat' ing); Writing Leeks, Work Boxes, Photo Frames, Albums, etc. The above are all New Goods of latest designs and marked at a price to command a ready sale.—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. BS~ ALCORN is now ~ showing beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc.,'in the enlarged premises. Ladies and children* Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* C/lothi»g in stock, and made to order DON'T READ THlS—Bicyoles from £16, 12 Months guarantee. Tyre covers I7d 6d, Tubes 7a 6d, Bells 6d, Solution £'b Is Handle tips Is per pair, Saddles 10a, Acety lene Lamps 12a 61, Carbide 9d per lb, Enamelling 15s, Trouser clips Id per pair, Toe clips la per pair, Eclipße Gyde Work* r 10 275 ADDIELLOWS 1 UAL L, FRIDAY (30rti) * SATURDAY (Ist). TWO MIGHTS ONLY. The Popular London Actor, CHARLES ARNOLD and his ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY, IVom the Strand Theatre, London. Lately terminate $ a brilliantly successful Season in Dunedin. 52 Nights Princess Theatre, Melbourne; 54 Nights Palaae Theatre, Sydney. Mr Arnold and his Company "were the last theatrical combbioation that, appeared in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Friday (Mm) Friday At 8 O'Clock, >( What Happened to Jones" As played by Mr Arnold and his Company for 340 Nights at the Strand Theatre, Londoa. SATURDAY (Ist) SATURDAY, •« WHY SMITH LEFT HOME." NB—The Performance on SATURDAY Night will oommenoe at 9 o'clock. If It Ftjrts You To Laugh DOS'* SEE ' "JONES" OR "SMITH." They would disturb the serenity of an Owl. Prices—4s, 3s, 2s. Box Plan at Mr Jones. 11 164 Manager—L J LOHR BRONCHO GEORGE'S WILD WEST SHOW ASHBURTON SHO W GROUNDS, THURSDAY, NOV. 29, SHOWING the American System of roping, riding, and handling of Horses and Cattle. The wildest, that can be produced, A local buck jumping prize will be given, also a high j ampin g prize. Gates open at 1.30, performance 2 shcrp. Admission 2s, children half price. The public are invited to trot along their wildest and worst, " Let 'em all come!" 11 171 ASHBURTONMOUNTBD RIFLES A HANDICAP Shooting Match will be beld on the Lagmbor Range on THURSDAY, November 29th, at 2 30 p.m. The te*m to shoot against the Anhbarton Guards will be selected after the match. II 172 T. F. GIBSON, Sergt-Major. WANTED. TXT ANTED—Four Good Shearers for about December 3. PC THRELKELD. 11 166 ' wanted: TTTANTED at onoa-Store hands. Apply,— 11 135 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid BUY Direct From England—Famous "Khaki" Cyclop Great out in the trade ; first-olass quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18s ; two machines, £8 11» ; three machines, £12 2s freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies cyclists 10s per machine extra; Quo' tatifns for ten bicycles and over on applioa t ton.—John Hurst, Khaki Company, gtedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for extension o premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Cleariii Sale For One Month, previous to the build rt commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Beasouabletprape>y aba Cloth ing at Greably Reduced Frioet.—RobeAX AWfOBN.,



B. W. HAKMBB. ASHBURTON. December Ist. 1900 j AT THB OEANGB HALL, AND MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, 3rd, 4th, and sth December, 1900, at 12-30 p.Bl. Each Day. TO. TAILORS, DRAPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, PRIVATE BUYERS, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC SALE OF DRAPERY. Id the Assigned Estate of MoCavill and Co., Belfast, Manchester, and London. EW. HANMER hat received instrnc • tions from Darsby M. Ford, Es*., (»gcnt for Liquidators in the above Estate), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A large Consignment of DRAPERY, 35 Caiei and 15 Bales of which have beta apportioned for Disposal in Ashburton, oonsiittug of-— . Irish Linen, Table Damask, Irish Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linen, Gufpure and Art Curtain?, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeliog, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Maroella and Greoia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and Chintz Quilts, White and Bleached Calicoes, Linen and Silk Handker chief?, Blankets, Carriage and Baggy Ruge, Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Coloured Cash meres (ill wool), Black and Coloured All-wool Merinos, Frenoh Robes, Dress Serges, All-wool Shirts, Union and Cotton Shirt!*, Men's Alt-wool Pants and Shirts, etc., Ladies' Under wear, Serges, Tweeds, Coatings, sold in full suit lengths, and also in Ladies' Costume lengths. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE TERMS CASH N.B.—The public will please bear in mind that Mr Ford baa spared no expense in securing first-class Cotters, who have held important situations in the chief Australian cities, end all those who may favour him with their Orders for Making-up can rely on getting every satisfaction. J. R. BLAND, 11 163 Auctioneer, D, THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30. MY HORSE FAIR will take pluce on the above date, when I will offer, on aeoount of various Clients, Good Draught and Light Horaes. PREBBNTJ ENTRF— I K£» HEAD DRAUGHT »nd 1 Ko 100 LIGHT? HORSES. I 100 SPECIAL ENTRIES. Oh accoHnt of a Client,— 8 Draught Mares and Ge!dit»g». On account of a Contractor,— 2 Four-horse Teams On account of Mr G. Grice,—• 6 Really Good Brood Mares On account of a Mount Somers Client, — 5 Draught Mares and Geldings On account of Mr John Fleming,— 1 Brood Mare Also, on account of various Clients,-— 14 Unbroken Boraes . __ „. On account of a Kaikoura Client,— 10 Young Useful Draught Horns On account of a Client, — 7 Draught Mares and Geldings Should.the aale not be finished on Friday, it will be continued on Saturday.; Sale at 11 o'clock.  . D THOMAS, II 148 . : ■ Auctioneer ARCADE HORS& JfAIB. FBI DAS, NOVEIIBEfe 30^ UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from the Holder of the Bit! of Sale to sell at the Horse Fair on the above date,— Q DRAUGHT MARES A GELDINGS On SATURDAY, the following plan Will be offered by Auction :— •• Double-farrow Ploughs, 2' Drays, Me- Cormick Reaper, Blocks and Chain, Swingle-trees, Trap, and Harness, Sale at 2 o'clock. D. THJOMAS, 11 150 Auctioneer. :" "aroadk HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, - 1900 - MY Next HORSE FAIR wlll.belheld . en the above date,,. B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 10 237 : Auctioneer. OATS. WA N T E D •- O A T S for prompt delivery. X 1133 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. OATS. W ANTED— OAAA SACKS of OATS fit for the 4>\)\J\) Transvaal 11 169 D. THOMAS. 8.8.A. T.U.S7 SHEEP Shear*. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, East Street. SPECIAL Notice—That Gkobgm Ddnoan and Co. are selling Drapery cheaper than ever. Lace Curtains Is 6|, Is lid, 2s 3d, upwards ; Unbleached Tabling ll£d, Beached do, Is 6|d 'White and Colored Counterpanes 2s 6d, 2a lid ; Prints 2|d, 3}d, 4|d ; New Dress Material 11 id, U 3d, Is 4id, upwards ; Gloves 6(3; Men's Socks 6d ; White Shirts 2s lid, 3s lid, Colored do, Is lid upwards—George Duncan & Co, Ready Money Drapers, Tanored Street. 10 1 A LL Loasey's Preparation —Cinnamon «£X Cure, Koolibab, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum-atJITCoooH Sterekwperi



JOHN ORE & Co. i. I HAVE ON SAL E A FIRST-OLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are Invited to lnapeofe oar | ateck of Rubber HOSE. WAVEPLEY BICYCLES- Little argument is needed ia favor of the riders selection of the Waverley Bicycle of to-day. It baa firmly established its own, place and reputa tion by years of unvarying succeai. To the rider, to the expert, we again, feat less of successful contradic tion, submit our claim for the Waver ley of full equality with any Bicycl* built in the World. John Orr & Co. Sole Agents Nickel Steel Scythe Blades Scythe Handles, Reap Hook Hay Rakes and Forks, Hedge Shears, Lawn Mower*, ALL AD REDUCED PRICEB AT JOHN ORR & GO'S, EAST STREET, ASHBORTON. 10 4 ■■.''«/ " ' ' ' ' ' •*■ ° Q >4 ■■% ag g irl .-fee. < < \£ A Mf .ASK FOR// c k KelsoJ HbVHBHBHHbW 4 »■' - «r*m NEW TA RIFF ■** * CHAMPION BLEND *# OTHER PRICES: J> I »N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US/ rTIAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot X Shop ____^ ""FOB BALE. (CHEAP. /XOODWILL of Lease (Perpetual 640 Acree first data Bheep Coun v i fenced and watered, with good house of rooms. Sfceok canbe taken over at v§laa< tion B, W, EANMBB.



[ OSBORN COOMBB, ' PIANO TONER ft EXPERT? (Late of London), TTISITS Athborton and surrounding die- V trioti every four months, viz~-Marob, July, and November! ORDERS may be left at the ; COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Modi Studio, Arcade Chambers Ashbnrton, MONJSY KM fifsA To lena on firßt Mortgigi oCttV/yU on approved freehold Msuri* ties either in one sum or in Buma of £1000 sod upwards Apply to T BULLOOK THE McCORMICK Ty*AS AWARDED AT THE CHRISTOHtTROH SHOW, On November 9,1900, The Certificate of Merit* Which carries with it a SILVEB MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wine In PARIS more Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, beside* ANNEXING the Grand Field Trial Trophy of a Gold Meddl and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. Call and Inspect this Superb Machine before baying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go. ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager -——-— " (GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Policyholders and those about to mm«« should note the three essentials of Li'f Insurance,— BECUBITT. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. - IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay* LT- m«?^ of eyery P°hcy is guaranteed by the State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBERALITY is unequalled. Policies in J_J arre&r are kept aiive so long as the charges on the policy are not in excess of the surrender Taluo. Policyholders aio unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly paid. ■. Premiums are charged for ago nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicid« , within gjx months. TJtCONOMY ia insured by direct Parlia- JL2J mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus in 1896 (for three years), £225,000.  J.U. RICHARDSON, * yl •'..;. ,'■;■. .j. •• ' •' Commisaionei; ESTABLISHED~IB7a~ F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER.' FOR SALE—Briok House, on | aow, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within May distance of the School, and in a direct line) with the Railway Station; » sound investment for the price required, £220. Oaah ar terms . F FERRTMAN T)ERPETUAL LEASE FOR SALE at J Hinds—An exceptionally favoarabli opportunity of securing a comfortable bom* ( with 44 acres of good grazing land ; ■mall yearly rental. Inspect this property btfora baying your home "_\ >t F FERRIMAN FOB' .'-..' 'V-,. HaVELOCK STBEET WEBT. TOWN SECTION 1171. A splendi. opportunity of securing a building lita in the favourite portion of the Town. F. FERRIMAN. TrpOß HALE—Several Sections at Fair ton] F FERRIMAN TO LET ■'"" EAST STREET BOUSEH A SHOP available for immediate ocenra* tion F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—S| acres at Allenton, a very desirable block of good land, capital rcntsge, and well watered \ F FERRIMAN FOR SALS WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Erect Yoer Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lota 24 and 25, containing one Acre situated as above. The Piles suitable for a new houat and als a chimney with fire place aii already on the Land, as is al-o a pomp with abundant supply of water, The onl* other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to pay 8i par cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2} milei c Railway Station 600 acres Several Blooks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at Stock's, 9 g(J TO STUD HORSE OWNERS TTORBE GARfIS & HORBS RECEIPT BOOKS . Printed at the MAIL as GVAJIDJAA Office with Neatnesa aid Despatch and at Moderate Prices. Wade'a Worm Figs, the wonderful Worn worrisrs, never fail for "adulta; and obildrM Price I«