they could ar, Tientsin, and numerous bed a wore hourly floatirg down the river. Continuing, Mr Terris said "My wife and daughter had left Tongu for Chefoo a few days before my arrival, and they were just away in time, aa a ahob from one of the fort guns skipped past our house, justs missing it, and continuing Its juirney went slap through the hall of aa American gun boat lying opposite the house. I rejoined my wife at Chefoo as soon as a chance of getting heroes occurred. After a week's stay there my department requested me to return to Tientsin, and on my reach ing there, I found matters quiet and all the Chinese cleared out of the native town, which was in ruins. The railway line and buildings had been destroyed, and the Boxers had collected the cars and carriages at one point, and biinging the engines close up, noB only burnt the carriages, but also rendered the engines useless, nothiDg remaining bub wheels and ether iron work; I stayed only one night at Tientsin, which was then in charge of Captain Bailey, and after another few days at Tongu, devoted to railway busi ness, I again reached Chefoo, taking the first available steamer via Nagasaki to Syd- j ney and thence to New Zealand, and I have no intention of returning to China," This closed a chatty and interesting talk with Mr Terris, who further showed our representative a number of relics he obtained on his travels. i

THE LATEST THE TRANSVAAL WAR

T3ie Closing Scenes ▲i Annist'os Granted to Boers 279 Wat's Whorsab9ttt3 United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright. feßeoeived Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 9 10 a.m. This Office 9 48 a m) I ondon, September 27 Lord Roberts hao granted the Boere an armistice for five days. It is expec ted that Erasmus will surrender. Schalkburger, is acting President of the Transvaal Boers. Viljoen and a balk of the Boers are concentrated at Bush Veldt, east of Pietersbarg, in au unhealthy situation. It, is believed these Boers are likely to surrender De Wet is reported to be south west of Kopjes Station and has 900 men and three guns with him Lord Roberts announces that the City Volunteers will arrive in London by November sth, but fears he himself will not return so soon.

Received Wakapaaka Sept 28, 856 a m This Office 9 26 a m London, Sept 27 The Boer officials with the bar gold, b»vc left Delsgoa for Europe by the i teamer Hezog

Dwhbin, Septs 28 ' 3?rooper Mitchell, who has jusb returned from South Africa, received a great ovation •o his arrival at Bslolutha, the townspeople laming out en masse Wellington, September 28

Sir A Milner advises Mr Seddon that Troopor G W Frank, of the Third Contin gent, died of enteric fever ab Capetown on September 27. Trooper Franks waa a farmer at Yaldhuret, Canterbury. His father re sides iv Yorkshire.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrigho Received Wakapuaka Sept 23, 8 56 a m, This Office 926 a m Washington, Sept 27 ' The United States isolation in de clining to cooperate with Oounfc Wai dersee, is due to a fear of a rupture between the Allies and China. (Received Wakapuaka Sept, 28, 9 30 a m This Offioe 10 S3 am)

London, Sept 27 There are indications that negotiations tending to an agreement on important questions beyond the punishment of the Chinese ring leaders are proceeding between Great Britain and Germany.

Australian

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sepb 28, 9.55 a,in, This Office 10 28 a m Sydney, Sept 28 The associated colliery owners have decided to raise the selling price of coal to eleven shillings from January the first. The dispute between the miners and Owners In the Southern collieries is scute. Several members of Parlia ment hare formed a committee to en deayettr to avert a strike.

Home and Foreign.

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Received Wakapaaka Sepb 28, 926 am, This offioe 1018 a m London, Sept 27 The Greek Church has excommuni cated Count Tolstoi.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-FRIDAYi

(Before T Bullock, W H Rule, &T E Upton Js.P.) A prohibition order was granted against a resident. Alleged Theft—Alfred James was charged with stealing ats acetylene bicycle lamp of the value of 21b, from the back of Craig bead and Berryman'?, on the night of the 12bh September.—Mr Purnell, for accused, stated this was a harsh proceeding, that there was no Intention at all of stealing.

The wife of Alf. James gave evidence that on bhe 12th her husband was at home from 5.30 to 19 o'clock p in, when he went out to hie usual scavengering work Charles Brown, a partner of James, ewore th&fc Jaraea was in bed at 6 o'clock on 12th until abouh 10,andhis(Browr.'4) son also gave evidence, the latter stating he accompanied James Go Oraighead and Berryman's to olea? away rubbißh from the box at the back of the premises, James found a bicycle lamp at the bottom of the box He took possession of it, they took it on the way to the river, and oalled at Caracas to see what repairs were required to the lamp Alfred James, a borough scavenger, wag at boms on the 12th, at Hampstead. Got possession of the lamp on Friday, the 14th« He found the lamp at the bottom of a box, and thought it was broken and of no value. If he had.known it to be of any value he would have tried to Bod an owner. Took It> to Careen's to ask if it was broken or in order, aad left it with him and. called on him the following Monday and told him not to bother with it if it was to eoet much for repairs* Went quite openly to Carson's and never intended to Biseal the lamp. To the Sergeant— Rode a bioyole himself, but thought the lamp was of no value. Never asked anyone as to the owner of the lamp, and made no efforts to find the owner. Had bo experience of this olass of lamp,aa his own was only an oil one. The sergeant severely cross-examined tho last two witnesses to elicit why, considering the value of the lamp, they had not made at least aome enquiries. rHne Bench" pointed cut Shat accused had •Mt4 wawiief? In noft trying to pod the wmt of the lamp, ftcd fa}ifpg fcfcl* th«a

1 applying to the Police. Aa they were not aj-iisSed there was evidence to show that 1 there was any felonious intention the case , would be dismissed. They trusted this would prove a warning to scavengers that in finding 1 anything of value in the future, and the I owner being unknown, they should apply to the police. Alleged Sheep Stealing—Geo Clark was charged with stealing a aheep and two lambs, at Window. Mr Crisp for accused. Jno Qaborne, of Winslow, gave evidence that he had running there ninety aeven crossbred ewes lambing. On tho 20th of this month moved the sheep, and put in the same paddock forty seven merino ewes, leaviDg only one crossbred ewe with two lambs behind secure in a fold in the corner, formed with a hurdle, Miased the ewe an.l lambs, and on search next morning found them in Clark's paddock, when he saw the brand (a circle round J, pub on in July) had been removed from the ewe, and he was of opinion it had been plucked out. Formed this opinion owing to the fact that the day before the loss he had noticed the brand distinctly, but at Giatk's ] the board was gone, leaving a hole as if wool i was plucked out. Went to see accused at his wbare, and asked him if he was alone, and then told him he had lost the ewe and two lambs. Accused accompanied him to where the ewe was, and on telling him > didn't like the look of the sheep on account |of removal of brand, he answered that he [ did not do it. Took possession of the ewe and lambs te which accused offered no ob jection?. The sheep and two lambs outside the Court were the lot stolen. The boundary fence between accused and his own farm was formed of stakes and wire, and was aheep proof (Left sitting)

SPORTING

WAIPAWA RACES.

SECOND DAY. United Press Asaooiation—By Electric Telegraph Waipawa, Sept 27 Following are results :— Rivbrsdale Hack—Blank 1, Eau de Via 2 Roer 3. Dividend~£7 7s Grand Stand Handicap—The Miner 1, Whitirea 2, Donovan 3. Dividend—£3 12s High-Weight Handicap — Coolgardie 1, Eau de Vie 2, Pasßion Frnit 3. Dividend— £2 12a

GERALDINE RACES.

Gebaldinb, Sept 27 The Geraldine Spring Meeting opened in dull weather, with a fair attendance. The following are results ; — Hack Handicap five furlongs—Constance 1, Sunrose 2, Heliograph 3. Dividend—£l 10s

Flying Handicap, six furlongs—St Denis 1, Warrington 2, Mitra 3, Dividend—£l 8s

Orari Trot, 14 mile—Secreoy 1, Wanaka 2, Edward R3, Dividend—£l 8a

Belmeld WBlTEß.seven furlongs—Cameo 1, Huku 2, First Btood 3. Dividend—£3 6a

SECOND DAY

Oeari, September 23 (Che weather is cold and the attendance amctll for the seoond day's races. Results:—

Stewards' Stakbs—Propofal 1, First Blood 2, Cameo 3. Dividend—£4 14s

Domain TROT—Mambrino King. Divi dend £116s

Hack—Constance. Dividend—£ll4s

Spring Handioa?—Ciytie 1, Nihilist 2, Fin-t Blood 3. Won by a length, Dividend -£3 4s.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING

Dr/NEDIN, September 28 The following handicaps have been deokrod for the first day's racing of theD J.C. SpriDg Meeting:— Hurdlks—llex 11 12, Dundee 10 13, Iz*l 10 3, Choker 9 12, Southerly Buster 95, H;kr, 9 2

Hack Handicap—L% Reine 810, T*s*rifcaa 8 7, Off Chance 85, Plotter 83, Bracken 8.1, Banson 8 0, Galileo 7 13, Secret Service 75, Le Clair 7 2, Linda 7 0.

MOSOIEJJ Handicap—Jupiter 9 3, Nihilist 91, Fulmenßl3, Maremma 83, Brisa 710, Pampero 7 8, Gtene!g7 2 Emctric—GoldepurlllO, S% Denia 99, Aberoiomble 90, Edelweiss 8 13, Vanilla 8 8, Pampero 83, La Reine 8 0, Komuri 7 12, Benson 7 3, Quickshot 11. 7 0

October Wbltkr—Fulmon 10 2, Maremma 97, Abercrombie 95, Edelweiss 94, Brisa 92, Hippomenes 8 12, Proposal 8 11, Off Chance 84, Glenelg 83, Witcharaft 81.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Blenheim, September 28 Information is to hand that Mr J O Hope, a member of the Government survey party, wan drowned at Fitzroy Bay, Pelorus Sound, on Monday last. Mis boat sank in deep water

ARCADE HORSE FAIR

The following are a few of the prices realised at Mr D. Thomas' Horse Fair this afternoon. There was a good atten dance of the public, and about 100 horses were yarded. One unbroken light horse brought £18 ss, a bay gelding hack sold at £20 ; bay harness mare £13, bay saddle and harness mare £10, bay gelding £34 The above are the prices up to the time of our going to press.

MINING

j United Presa Association—By Rleotrlo ' Teles'.r, jh Dunkmn, Sept 28 Sales to-day- Bmiia" 5s 9d, Cairnmuir 32s 6d, Elecfcric 51s, 50s, 48j, Knde&vor 26«, Galvanic 36», 36k 9.i, Gentle Annie 21e, 2ls 6d, 21a, Gold Qae™ 36e, Goldeu Bad 27s 3d, Grey River 83 9d, Hartley and Biley 113s, 114s, Kohiuoor 5s 9J, Leviathan 355, Meg and Annie 86s, 85s 6d, Metallic 27s 61, 275, River Molyasux 5s 6d, Upper Magnetic [ 40s, Victory 2s 6d, Waimumu Q icen par, ! Waipuna 28s, 27s 9d, 28s [ Returns—Hartley and Riley 102 z 6dwt, for 136 hours. The dredgemaster of the Mokoia advises that; the dredge started work on Monday morning, opening out the paddock, and that she ie working wall. The direotora of the Lawrenoe Gold Dredg ing Company have declared a dividend of 2s per share, payable fcod&y :

T3E ASHBUHTO3 GOAfißtAlh fEIDAt, SEPTEMBER 28, 1900



The PoPMBir In»us!Pß*—On Thursday night a meeting of farmers and others was held in the iFlemington Bchoolroom, when Mr Hyde, " Government poultry expert, delivered an interesting and instructive lecture, Me Taylor was vobed to the chair, and in a short speech introduced the speaker, He regretted that owing to the damp night, and other engagements, the attendance was not very large. Mr Hyde called the attention of those present to the importance of his subject), and as an example referred to the outputs of poultry in America, which last year amounted to £70,000,000 in value. He set forth the advantages which New Zealand has in climate and in shipping, and then proceeded to describe the houses, food, etc, necessary to make poultry keeping pay. The secret of success lies in cleanliness, and regularity and method in feeding. The speaker advised Minorcas, Leghorns, and Andalusianß as the best breeds for egg' production,and the Game Dorking cross for table purposes, He advooated the selling of eggs and of fowls by weight, not by the dozen or the head, and advised the farmers to keep good 'large fowls, jinstead of the sorage usually seen. Last season about 2300 fowls had been shipped to th» Home trarket, and all, except some from Ashburton, which did not go through the Government I Department, had arrived in good condition. Although too late in the year these birds brought from 2s 9d to 3a eaoh. He dwelt on the proper method of feeding poultry to get the beat results. After the lecture, several intelligent f uestionß were answered by the speaker, and pamphlets were dts" tribneed to those desiring them. Votes of thanks to the speaker and the chairman terminated the meeting.



O. Magnus, D.Faterson, Dredging Fxpert Member Stock and Exchange Advieer. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Chriatcburch. Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Went Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus hag had 16 yeara practical experience on the Molyneux River, Ot&gO. ALFRED HARRISON, Esq. Ashburton Representative.



WANTED ANTED-Young Girt~~to do light house work.—Apply Old Meu's Home. 9 307 ANTED To Let—About 3 Miles of Gorse Cutting and Grubbing. For particulars apply to Thomas Langlev, Dro more 9 309 BOOTS and Shoes to Measure atl). Stocks. 9_202 KEROBENE reduced to 5s 6d, Oatmeal 251b 2i 9d, Flour 251b 2s, Wax Candles 7d.—Cabson & Co. 9 5 TAKE your repair to the Jubilee Boot Shop. 9 200 FRE3H Oysters (Last Week Obtain able), Boles, Crayfish, Fresh RaV bits, etc., ly express Tv Night. — Jewitt, opposite Mail ■ ffiee. RjZE~KGGS— Sittings of EggsToTfolTow ing :— Langshan, Buff Orpington, And&lmian; a'so C-osses, Indian Game-Buff Orpington, Buff Orpington-Dai kings, Ling shan Buffe, Lingshan Indian Game. Orossec 5s sitting, 10 guaranteed, 9 279 GOOD Second hand Bicycles from £3 to £8. Keal bargains.—Carson & Co's Cycle Department. 9 68 YATES and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds from Id per packet. * Iron Age ' Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes and Cultivators from 21e.~Cabeom & Co, 9 67 ANTED"at Once,—2oCo Dozen Freeh Eggs. Top price given.—Cabson and Co. , FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, also Corrugated Iron 'tanks from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdley Bros lANO £17 10J cash, English make, good tone : Dora Pianette £20, in good order ; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10a ; Organs from *8 10 ; Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay nients of 10s and upwards. The Haake piano is not excelled by any for value j violins, accordions, and masic —H M Jonks Wfr^TETTKNOWN—Taat we are V T clearing oat all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Llnolenmß, to make room for new Woods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitch cli, & Turner. TTTAHTED KNOWN-That our Stock TT of Linoleums and Oilcloths now landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming forwarc this season, are far in advance of those other seasons—Mitcheli and Tv& w br. AHTBiTkNOWN—Th»b~we"have exceptional facilities for display ing onr large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic —Mitchell & Turner. t— , , i .. FOR Your Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new maorvement, Style and fit guaranteed— Noi f£CO & Hefforp, *' The Oorner." A CETYLENE GAS—Without doubt the XjL Light of the nineteenth century Bardlet Bros are prepared to give esti* mates to light up private residences and business premises, with this most economic and beautiful light. WANTED KNOW*!— Ladies' Jackets" formerly 27s 6(! now 4a lid, Ladies gapes formerly 30a, now 5a 6d, Ladies Macintoshes 4a lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Orbs Cheap Sale. > 7 TUST OPENBD—Fiahing Tackle, Pers.s. t) Karamea from London. The latest Rods, Minnows, Lines, Chff Hooks etc. etc Early inspection invited.—Hardlmy Bros FTIONKING'S Linseed mulsion, which X has come to stay in Ashbuiton is a certain cure for coughs, colda, and all chest complaints^ Sold by all local chemists and rocera t« bottles, Is 6dand 2i 6d. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under clothing in stock, and made to order MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who tres. ways taking cold and sub eot to croup ? IS as, try Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and rocers in bottles, Is 6d »nd 2s 6d. 246 ASHBURTQNT^GBICULTURTI^AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mENDERS are invited for the Eight of X the undermentioned PRITILEGES at the Society's Annual SHOW, to be held on TUESDAY, Ootober 23, 1900 :— Lot I—PUBLICAN'S & LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 1 Lot 2—PUBLICANS BOOTH, No. 2. Lot 3-CONFECTIONER'S & LUNCH' EON BOOTtT* Lot) 4—Right to Sell Green Fodder on the ground, Conditions and particulars on application to the Secretary, Araade, Ashburton, TENDERS, addressed to the President, and marked " Tender for Privileges," will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY, , October 15. i By Order, s W. SIMPSON, i 9 303 Secretary i "tTNWALD TOWN DISTRIdJT \ EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY, . \ i —— J T)UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ' Jt Mr Kdwabd Gates has withdrawn from the Election of TWO Commissioners 1 of the Tinwald Town Board, to be held on TUEBDAY, October 2, 1900. ALFRED A. FOOKS, • 9 310, Returning Officer 3 A Cough Cure, Wahoo s KoolibaL and „ 4fc Benjamin Gum go to Ashbubxon DIJCaCs.



BEMAEKABLB CUBES OF BHEUMATISM. From the Vindicator, Butherfordton, N 0 The editor of the Vindicator has had occasion to test the effioaay of Chamberlain's Pain Balm twioe, with the moßt remarkable results in eaoh case Firei, with rheumatism in the shoulder, from which be suffered excruciating pain for ten days, which was relieved with two applications of Pain Balm rubbing the part* afflicted, and realising instant benefit and entire relief in a very short time, Second, in rheumatism in thigh joint, almost prostrating him with severe pain, which was relieved by two applications, rubbing with the liniment on retiring at nigh!) and getting up free from pain. For sale by Asbburton Drug Company Bmoke New Veaas WANTED KNOWN—A very large im-, portetioa of New Floorcloths, i -Linoleums, Rugn, Mats," and Carpetings just opened for the Spring Beaso& —Npßf|i« COTE & H»ffOKR,



ELGIN SCHOOL. CONCERT AND DANCE. A CONCERT & DANCE, in connection with the above School, in aH of the Priz a Fund, will be held in the Schoolroom, on FRIDAY, 2tbh September, 1900. Tickets — Concert, le} Dance, Double Tickets, 2a 6d. Refreshments provided for Bance. NOTICE Mr Newman's Drag will leave the Fost Office on FRIDAY, 28th Inat, at 7 o'clock sharp, for the Elgin School Concert. ODDFBLLO W 1 ~ H ALL. Under the Direction of Kdwin Gkach " The English can Tonqoick Every thing—but Death. ' One \ Monday Next/ One Nighs Onlyj Ist October. \ Night Only DONALD TI/TAODONALD ONALD jy±AODONALD , The Famous War Correspondent in hit j GREAT DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE, j Scenes Ac Sensations of •—.Battle. 1 Illustrated by realistic f 150 j- Views taken ab the < 1£»O J time of action. (, The grim siege of L^dysmith was fruitful of heart moving incidents, which will be telling and re-telling. Who could more fitly speak of them as they should be spoken of than DONALD MACDONALD. Thrill ing narratives, realistic scenes, and charm ing anecdotes. ENORMOUS SUCCESS EVERYWHERE, Prices 3s, 2f, and Ist Plan at H. M. Jones', where 2s tickets can also be par chased. 9272 A. OLARK, Represents ye. SPECIAL DISPLAY or SPRING FASHIONS ON SATURDAY, fcEPf. 22. New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hat a and Trimming, I New Prints, Zephyrs, Mueiine, etc. NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES I IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ! YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. ASHBOhTON YARDS. TUESDAY NEXT, October 2. qPEOUL ~k"n TBY OAA Four andSix-toofch CROSSBRED &\J\J EWES, with 100 per cent of Lambs at foot. A really nioe'lin*. THE NKW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Liihtbb. T. F. GIBSON, Manager, 9 308 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1900 SUBURBAN LAND, ALLENTON. 31/ ACRES OV /2 ACRES 4i /2 MR T BULLOCK (in conjunction with Mr D Thomas) has received instruc tions from Mb R Pkrbott, to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— 2 Acres 2 Roods 5 Perches, Allenton, being Lots 33, 34, 35 and 36, fronting Middle Road, and Lob 30, fronting Cavendish Road, First class land; Sale at 1130 am T BULLOCK, 9 283 Auctioneer SATURDAY SEPT. 2* On account of the Mortgagees Lob 254, containing $ acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, with four roomed Cot* tage, etc., thereon. MB T BULLOCK will offer the above by Auction, at the Arcade on the date named, ab 11,30, as previously adver tised. T BULLOCK, 9 301 Auctioneer SATURDAY, September 29. speciaiTeistry. FIELD, Raoe, and Opera Olaaies, Ladiet* and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, etc. Plated ware consisting of Tea i and Coffee Sett, Cruets, Teapots, Preserves, Cutlery, Biscuit Barrels, etc, etc, and a host of re illy first clasß articles ; a description of which in impossible to describe. Without reserve, HENRY BTEPHENSON, 303 Auctioneer TT^ANTED— Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale in another part of this issue—A H Williams, TancredStraeb ANTED—A Careta"ke7by the Ashbur* ton Sports Association, to do work under the supervision of the Domain Board's Curator Applications to be addressed to the Chair man cob later than THURSDAY, October 4. ISAAC A. BAIGENT, Secretary 9 291 Ashburtoo Sports Association, ARIEL BICYCLE OLUB. riIHE Annual Genera! Meeting of the X above Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on FRIDAY, September 28, ab 8 pm, when all members and intending members are invited to be present, D. MoDONNELL, 9290 Hon. Secretary. ' fN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, bolden »t Ash 1 burton. In the matter of the "Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of William Perry i Smith Elmslii, of Mayfield, Farmer. WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the purchase of the Book Debts in this Estate. Tenders will olobo on TUES DAY, the 2nd day of October, at 12 o'clock noon, and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. Particulars and condition of sale can be seen at my office. JOHN DAfISON, Deputy Official Assignee September 28,1900 9 306



f DAVID THOMAS. _ | HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 — 1900 — MY Next FOESE FAIR will toe held f en ths above date, j EJR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING) ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 21 Auctioneer. : BROB., LIMITEdT" WEBD SIBEET HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE 'FAIR Will be held on FBIDAY, October 26, For which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! j Urain Freight TO LONDON. have space for a limited r, quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by steamer at lowest current rates. i Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with ua promptly. j FRTEDLANDER Bkos., Ltd. \ < __ . ,—_ __■ ] | PARIS EXHIBITION; ] <] 1 THE "GBAED PRIZE" < ! ] TTAB BEEN SECURED by the ! in- t ; MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY, j For their celebrated Reaping, Seeding, and Cultivating Implements. FRIEDLANDER BROS, L*D t Agtfatf ________ . . CASH BUYERS Of WHEAT, OikfS, BARLEY "and GRASS SEEDS. * Friedlander Bros. Limited ~~FOR SALET" CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, OHEAF FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. AKT PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WAR Inolnding 8 IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN \ DRAGOONS, &c. . | . ' -Minn, ' THE above are Works of Art and far ■ surpass anything of the kind yet im j ported into this Colony* Persons desirous of Securing a memento of the present W%r will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2s 6d each. I have also to hand an assortment c ARTISTS COPIES. which will be let outs to for any number of dayi, j. WILSON, , | Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. j GONE TO TEE FBONT. MR RACING CYCLIST,—Now that) the racing season is ab hand, it is absolutely necessary that you should have the best SICYCI.H. Notice how the riders of RUDGE WHITWOKTHB have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine oat of ten championships fell to riders of the Kudgk-Whitworth. Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel! Ask them how the ] Rudge-Whitwokth stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell yon that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rtjdge-Whikworth has only been on the path a few monihs, yet it now stands alone ac the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an "also started,; or will you lead on a Rtoge-Whitworth RODGE . WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,- WON HALF, ONB, THBEE, FIVE AND ' TEN MILS CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THBEE, FIVE AND THN MILS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST,- You want a wheel that is not too heavy, but atrong enough to oarry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at the asme time, can show pace when the going is good. The RurcJH-WHiiwoBTH answers this description What is England's experience ? Th« battle of the high-grade wheels has end wl in a complete victory for the Rtogb-Whitwobth, which is now right on top in the Old Country, Inspection Invited. 11, 11, lln, CITY CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET. WANTEDITf^nty Young~niel7o wear Black and Brown Boots ; 17s 9d at D. Stock's. 9 199



Ncrtli British and Mercantile Insurance Company. LONDON & EDINBURGH. ESTABLISHED 1809. Incorporated by Boyal Charter and Special Acts of Parliamint, f TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1899, £14,409,089 Authorised Capital £3 000 000 0 0 Subscribed Oapital 12,760,00j 0 0 Pald-Up Capital ... £687,600 0 0 Balance of Profit and Loss ... ... ... ... 602 576 6 0 Fire Reserves 2,128,608 8 7 Life Fund—Accumulated Fund of the Life Branch ... £8.149,481 12 7 Accumulated Fond of the Annuity Branch... 2,840,924 311 10 990,405 16 6 £14,409,089 10 1 REVENUE FOR THE YEAR 1899. From Fire Department — Net Premiums, Interest, etc ... .« ... £1,659,002 12 7 From Life Department— Net Premiums, Interest, eto. ... £1,081,878 16 6 Annuity Premiums (including £321,162 11s 2d by single payments) and Interest ... 432,345 4 11 1,514.224 1 4 £2 073,226 13 11 The Accumulated Funds of the Life Department are free from liability in respect of the Fire Department, and in like manner the Accumulated Funds of the Fire Department are free from liability in respect of the Life Department. BSTABIjISHMJBJ.NT FOE 1900. PRESIDENT:- His Grace the Duke oy Sutherland. VIOE-PRtSIDENT :— Tme Most Honourable the Marquis of Zetland, K.T. EXTRAORDINARY DIKHCTORS:- The Right Hon. the Earl of Ftrathmore. The Bight Hon the Earl of Aberdeen J The Rt Hon Lord MoncHeff of Ta'Ua The Right Bon Lord Wolverton | The Right Hon Lord Forbes Baron Schioler. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS \— - Quinton Hogg, Esq., Chairman. LONDON. I EDINBURGH Alexander H Campbell, Eeq, Chairman * David B Wauchope, Eeq The Hon Charles Napier Lawrenfe, George Aoldjo Jameson, Eeq Deputy Chairman Ralph Dundae, Eeq Charles Morrison, Esq John Wharton Tod, Efq John Sanderson, Eeq Sir James H Gibson Craig, Bart The Right Hon Lord Hillingdon Sir Thomas Clark, Bart Alexander Drake Klelnwort, Esq Sir Charles B Logan, D X S Charles J O Scott, Epq Charles C Maconochie, leg Hubert F Barclay, E*q Captain Robert Dandas, Yr., of Ar Vincent R Hoare. Esq nlston H R Arbuthnot, Esq John S Pitman, Esq John Pierpont Morgan, Jun., EBq George founger, Esq Bruno Sch-oder, Esq The Right Hon the Earl cf Elgfn, X Q Manager of Fire Department —G H Burnett —_ Sub Managers of Fire Department—W T Price and J M C Johnston Foreign Sub Manager—Philip Winsor Manager — Philip R D Maolagan, Manager of Life Department and Actuary F R S E a w ~5 enry Oools buJ rn ' F *:*• FF A t Seoretory-H J Stevenson, W S Sub Manager or Life Department— . , „,. „, „ _. - , Thomas Pringle Actuary— Thomas Wallace, FI A, Secretary—F W Lance FF A Soli J tors—Bircham and Co * Solicitors—Dundas and Wilson, O S Auditor—James Haldane. Chartered Accoantaint OBIBF OFFICES :— LONDON ... 61, Threadneedle Street, E.C West End Branch Office .., 8, Waterloo Place, Pali Mall, S.W. EDINBURGH 64, Princes Street. CHRISTCHUROH AGENTS ... ... ... W. WOOD & 00. ¥. FBRRIMaN. A3BBDRTON W. STBLfILNGMfcO] Polk Partners and X, COVJB3KI>A.ILiE! PROPBIRTORS. : ■ ix;— ■—■■ ■ ■ THE CHEAPEST WAT, THE BEST WAY, THE MOST SATISFACTORY WAY XWhen buying anything ia to PATRONISE A LARGE ESTABLISHMENT, such as our own. We bay ENORMOUS QUANTITIES F EVERYTHING AT A TIME, AND WE BUY FOR HARD CAW, Consequently we can offer Patrons a very wide range of goods AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL PURSES. For up to date Drapery, Stylish Dresses and Dress Goods, Fsshioaabta Mantles and Jackets, exquisite London and Continental Model Millinery, &c, &c, House Furniture and Furnishings, Wire Mattresses, Pare, Sweet Bedding, First rate Venetian and other Blinds, Ready Made Clothing (all these lines being manufactured by ourselves) WE ARE UNRIVALLED TN NEW ZEALAND, WE ARE ALSO BESPOKE TAILORS, This great Department of our Business being conducted on West End of London lines, STYLISH. P£FF£GTFirTIMITS FBOM £3 3 IT MAY NOT BE CONVENIENT FOE YOU To come to Town to see Us ; if you canoot spare the time to come, you can WRITE TO US. ■ ■ ■ ■ PATTERNS, PRICES, AND PARTICULARS post free on application to any address HUNDREDS OF LADIES NOW SHOP WITH US BY POST, THIS SYSTEM WE FIND WORKS SMOOIHLY, EASILY, and PLEASANTLY AND GIVES GENERA L SATISFACTION. STRANGE~&~COMPAJST, CHRISTCHURCH.



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"ii i^imiiibni-arfiifc.-;, «_. a-—....« - r -*)n l (,ff.- I Ki.i,ia.. l ijnwi ■" rrti ir-iiA " TO B&KERP. TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangli Bikery and £hop situated near tht Railway Station. Apoly to T. BULLOCK. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. foklsale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation and tw U Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19b 3d, extending over a number of year J without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK ~ ' BToltir? ~" ~* .■ To Lend on Ist October next, on ? roved freehold security— £1460. Also «?pBcU 1 gam of £900, ab current rates of interest. T BULLOCK. ■.; TO LET, Centrally Situated, mWO Upstairs Rooms, In the new Vlotorift X Buildings, adjoining the Arcade; rental, 10s 6d per week T. BULLOOK. FOE SALE, QEOTIONS No 85 and 86, each containing k^ £ acre, McMurdo Street), Tinwald Tery easy terms can be arranged T BgLLQCK_ ■ FOB BALE TOWN PROPEBTY, TANORID STREEB BEING Section 438, containing \ acre with Dwelling Ac, thereon, belonging to Mb Jas Phillips This Property eot baring been disposed of by Aaction, offers are invited for the pur* chase of tame Termi and full particulars furnished OJ BULLOCK, : Agent TO LET. ii— ■ .: . /COTTAGE of 6 Rooms, together with \J one acre cf land, part of which is planted with fruit treei, situated at the Corner of Trevor's Road and Suffolk Street, Trevor ton. Rental—Bs per week Apply to 3? BULLOOK fok sale: A FARM of 265 Acre*, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and partieu an apply to T. BULLOOK,Agent. TINWALD foe Tale, (\{\ A ORES HA yu acres yu A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired it can be divided into two allotments, making 45 acres each T. BULLOOK. TO LET, At a Low Kental PREMISES in Moore Street, jut>t below Royal Hotel, lately oeoupied by Hues* I ing and MiLsoN. T. BULLOOK O~LET7~inomB in'Arcad7~Chambers also Office or Small Shop in the \rca ' __.._ T. BULLOCK NICOLL BEOS. F Niooll." E F Nicoix, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents* BUYEFS OF FAT SHEEP & LAWBB. &.GENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION | Wo shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. j Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums "of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cent, F X U~I T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO., Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TURNIP^ BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil Greatly increased production wherever mcd. Satisfaction given everywhere. NtcoLXi Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt Attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. sThTgraves^ SHAREBKOEEE AND FINANCIAL AGEKT t 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Copks : Bedford McNelll's, Morelng and Seal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegraphic) Address: GRAVES, Christchurch. Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymouth HBARI^AirBRoir have largs stock Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamic Gum Kooiibah, and Cinnamon Oure ~^~MKS~™CABSON. TTIEACHfiRof Pianoforte and Organ. For X terms, *o, «pply at Residence Corner of Wills and Wiiliim Street! near Wakaiml * Road Saitt