The America Cup Contest.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright New York, September 80 During the America Gap race one of the patrol fleet employed in kepping tbe coarse clear collided with Sir Thop. Lipton's pleasure yacht Erin, damaging it considerably Betting on tomorrow's race is even To-morrow's cirenlar course is to test the bpeed of the yachts in reaching Ootober 1 Betting is 6 to 5 against the Sham rook

THE SECOND RACE

SAAMROCK HALF A MILE AHEAD

RACE DECLARED OFF

Reoeived Oct 2, ?;20 p m New York, Oct 1 The Shamrock was half a mile ahead when tbe race was declared off owing to effluxion of timet

The Trouble in the Persian Gulf

United Press Association—By Eleotro Telegraph—Copyright Bombay, Sept 30 • Tbe Bombay Gazette states that Great Britain intends proclaiming a protectorate over Koweyt, a semi inde pendent district at the head of the Persian Gulf where a Turkish vessel wished to land 500 troops but desisted on being warned by Commander Pears, ©f HM 8 Perseus. Marahonk, Sheik, of Koweyt, favours the British,

Return of the Colonial Bowlers

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Co py rlgh t. Sydney, Ootober 1 The Australian boilers have re toraed from their viait to tho Old Country, The statements made aa to the trouble between the Australians and tbe New JZealanders arose because the latter thought themselves superior to Ihe Australians, and were also annoyed becanse the combination wbb always cabled as the Australian team. The trouble throughout was that the toaot was too large. It is evident that the Jlesatisfied New Zealand members, not being the besb players, thought they would have to stand down from most o£ the matches

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, Ootober 1 The Council met at 2.30 p m The Publio Petitions Committee reocnv mended to the favourable consideration of the Government the petition of tea merchants thab the insertion of coupons in tea packets should be prohibited. It was resolved to amend the Standing Orders to the effect that the chairman of Committees should be elected by annual ballot, to be conducted with locked doom. The Council rose at 4,45 a m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wklmnotok, October 1 The House met at 2.30 p m. The Premier gave notice to move next day that for the remainder of the session the Houte shouVl meet at 7 30 on Mondays, Mr T Mackenzie atkad the Premier when he anticipated that tha session would close; The Premier replied that the aesßien would close as soon as sufficient basnets had "bean done in the interests of the country The Premier annoanoed that tbe amount of Customs duty collected lash month was £197,586. as compared with £166,43? for the corresponding month last year, an increase of over £31,000 A B 11 to extend the powers of the Egmont National Pa_k Board was introduced by Governor's message, and read a first time. The Inspection of Machinery Aot Amend* went Bill (Hon W Hall Jones), was reid a first time. Tho Premier said that he intended to go an with tbe Estimates today and tomorrow. He would answer questions on Thursday and Friday. With regard to the petition that an Inquiry should be made into the allegations as to the non enforsement of the licensing laws in Wellington, the Publio Petitions Committee reported as follows j • That the evidence and reports of the Police Depart ment and the evidence given by the petitioners, disclose no evHenoe of disoour agemenb of zealous police officers in the administration of the licensing laws, but point to the urgent necessity of amending the Licensing Aot by the incorporation of Clause 25 of the Imperial Licensing Act, 18T2.' At 2.55 p m the House want into Com* mltbee of Supply for further consideration of the Estimates. The first vote taken was Class 4, Justice Department, total vote, £1.9,961. Several members urged thab deputy registrars of bhe Supreme Court, who also acted as clerks of awards und.r the Conciliation and Arbitration Aob, were entitled to some financial consideration for the extra work imposed on them. r Aprofitlesi dißousslon followed, lasting till the House rose at 5.30 p m. The House resumed at 7 30 Tbe vota for misaellaneous services of the Justice Department passed unaltered. At the vote for prisons £30,888, several members drew attention to the inoreased cost of medical comforts, clothing and bed dieg in Wellington Prison, as oompared with thab in Auckland* Several members orttioised the prison system of tbe oolony, and Mr Hutcbesoa held that the management of the Wellington .{gaol badly wanted looking into. He had heard circumstantial statements with refer* onoe to this gaol, and he could assure the Minister that these Estimates would not g. through until he had given a promise that an Inquiry would be held. Ministers protested against Mr Hutohe aon's charges. Mr Hutobeson said that all he wanted waa a thorough inquiry. The productiveness of the gaol did nob effect his argument, Eventually, after nearly four hours' discussion, the vote for Prisons passed unaltered, and the total vote for the Justice Department was agreed to without alteration. Post and Telegraph Department £441,214. Mr 6 J Smith said thab he thought thab tome reduction should be rflade in the cost of telephone concoctions to private sub* geribers, which would tend to increase the asefalneßß of the system. Sir Joseph Ward said that he would be very glad to look into the whole question of telephone rates, and see whether anything could be done in tho way of reduction, Ib w&S'the desire of tbe Government bo make the rates as low as possible. At the item, conveyance of mails by sea, £51,732, Bir Joseph Ward urged thab tbe committee should nob discu a the Ban Francisco mail service until resolutions on tbe subject were submitted by the Govern* ment. Ib wonld only be beating the air to discuss it now. Tho amounb of £17,000 appearing on bhe Estimates for the Sac JVanotsoo service was for expenditure already Incurred. The existing contraob expired on Nov 21. Mr Millar said thab those resolutions shonld nob be left over till the last day of the •esslon Sir. Joseph Ward promised to bring them down within the nest fortnight Mr Millar said thab if this item was passed the Minister must not take ib that members were committing themselves to the Ban Francisco service Sir Joseph Wajfd : Certainly not ffhe item was agreed to (the total vote for the Post and Telegraph Department passed wibhoat alteration Progress was reported (Else Hones rose at 12,35 a m

Wreck of the Whakapai.

THE SURVIVOR'S STORY.

Cnited Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright N Givibornk, Octobet 1 James Bertie, tho survivor of the wreck of the Whakapai, reached Port Awanui this | morning; He was in a greatly exhausted state when he was pulled out of the water. The cook, Harry Miller, was the last to be washed off the vessel, and clinging to a spar driftsd within twenty yarda of the beach. A Native swam ont to save him, but when o'osa to him he disappeared. Bertie states that beforo the otps'zo oocurrod the vrssel became so full of water that she was quite unmanageablei She drifted into the passage between East Island aod the mainland, and Captain Bonoer, fearing she would go on the rocks dropped anohor, when she was Bwung round a heavy sea caught her, and turned her over. Bertie was the first to be Washed off and seized a, piecs of wood whioh assisted him ashore.

Sporting.

WANGANUI RACES

FIRST DAY

Wanganui Ootober 1 ' excluding results : — Fibst Hack Hurdles —La Volta 1, Sultana 2, Q.nprah 3. Dividends—On La Volta £4 12s 6d ; on Sultana, £1 ls fid Potiki Hack Handicap-Cornea 1, Maro 2, Legion of Honour 3. Dividends—£3 19s 6d and £1 2s Flying Handicap—Oati&k 1, Sedgebrook 2, Fakir 3' Dividend -£Iba 6d

SECOND DAY

Wanganui, October 2 The weather is fino though B'igh'ly over C&Bt, and the attendance is good. Results : Owen Stakes—St Denis 1, Westguard 2 Calceolaria 3. Won from end to end very easily* Scratch?- — O'tiak and F-kir. Divi, deads—£l 6s and £2 6. 6d Hack Flying—Reclaimer 1, Comal 2, Bowman 3. The winner led all tbe way, winning very easily by two lengths. All started. Dividends—£4 17® and £12 17a 6d Second Hukdlbs— Demngootte 1 Cairo 2, Hotu 3 Good raoa between first and eeoond; The Hempie and Meerobaum fell Bcr*tched—Gobo Dividends—-£2 16s and £5 0i Second Hack Hubdlhs—-Hautonga 1, Nea 2, Bones 3. Good race, In Volt* fell at the last jump. Scratched- Omprah, Dividend?, £6 I2i 6d and £6 17a Stakfs—Fashion 1, Tukapa 2, Tortulla 3. Brilliant finish, won by a nock. Also started Toa ; dividend, £5 Os 6d

THE LATEST

Some aad Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Oct 1,9 4 am A DISASTROUS COLLIERY ACCIDENT. Vakqouvbr, Oct 1 A fire at lite Vancouver Island colliery imprisoned fifteen men ; four explosions followed tho fir?, and all hope of rescuing is abandoned. DROUGHT IN NORTH OF ENG LAND. London, Oct I A prolongod drought is existing in Lancashire and Yorkshire. TROUBLE WITH MILL HANyDS. A thousand mill operations are cut of work. They aro exasperated at the action of a section of tho mill owners in damming tho stream. They demolished tho woirs and damp and tried to obstruct tha workers.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph {Received October 2, 10 5 am) THE OAKLAND. Sydney, October 2 The stranded steamer Oakland was successfully floated. N.S.W. RAILWAYS. The Assembly has adopted a. reso lution in favour of railway employees not working more than 48 hours weekly. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REVENUE. Adelaide, October 2 The State revenue for the quarter decreased £104,000 compared with last corresponding quarter. FEDERAL LEGISLATION. Melbourne, October 2 In tbe House of Representatives the Immigration Restriction Bill passed through Committee, A provision was inserted to prohibit the introduction of contract manual labour, skilled work men for new industries being exempted. Orews of coasting vessels are allowed to be brought out provided the wages are the same as are in force in Aus tralia. FAOIFIO ISLANDS LABORERS. Tbe Pacific Islands Laborers Bill has been circulated. Its main provisions are that no Pacific Island laborers shall enter Australia after March 81, 1904, and none shall enter before that date, excepting under a license. During 1%2 licenses will be allowed to three fourths of the Islanders who have returned from their native islands during the present year, and during 1903 to not more than half who have returned from the islands, No agree ment ia to remain in force after December, 1906. Persona exempted aro those who have residrd in Queens land continuously for five years prior to September 1884; those employed ac part of a ship's crew; those possess ing exemptions under the Immigration Restriction Act.

SOUTH AFRICA

NIOB WOMEN.

A DOUBTFUL POLIOY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Oct 2, 857 a m- London, October 1 | The women at Vryheid lined the j streets after Major Gough's disaster at! Blood River Poort, and jeered the' released British troops when they arrived with the wounded and dead. The offer of some Boers on parole at Oeylon to serve in the British army outside of South Africa has been accepted, and 170 are drilling, and will serve in India, Several Boer prisoners afc the Ragawa Oamp, Oeylon, tunnelled fifty feet in an attempt to escape. The tunnel was ! discovered, and the men sent to Weli-r kadde Gaol. The Morning Post's Brussels corres pondent states that sailing vessels have landed quantities of contraband of war at Lambert's Bajj, ia Cape Oolony.

Disaster To American Troops.

Manila, Oct 1 The Samar ilip&slrr was the result of the American commander trusting tho Filipinos, who had sworn allegiance The townsfolk of Balangiga welcomed the troops with mubic and feasting, al laying their watchfulness.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Fr&t* Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Welling, n, Oct 2 The Tarawera will be detained till about midnight tonight, to take on the southern portion of the Frisco mail. The Freomasonß of Newtown have deoided to form a new lodge, to be called the Biuemoa. The report of Mr Haßelden, S M, who tat as a commissioner to enquire into the complaints against Dr James, Port health officer in Wellington, aB to the delays in coctmining vessels arrivi-g in Wellington, sates that Dr James did all that was nq.ired of him with regard the G MTuoker,but blames the Captain lor not flying the visiting flig iAs to the case of the Monowai, the tend of the leportn that both Dr Jameß and Cap am MoUooald stood too muoh on their dignity, and both showed a want of taot and want of knowledge of their powers. Tne Captain has power in extreme case to use fores to compel passengers to appear for inspection. The eleotrical expert appointed in London to carry out the Wellington Tramway scheme is to reoeive £1500 a year. Advioo has been received that the Papsnui whioh put into Vigo with part of her cargo on fire arrived at New Plymouth yesterday, Auckland, Got 2 Th _ morning about lam the a.s Taoiwha collided with s.s Patiki on the Thames river, ten miies from Paeroi, between Kopu and H kutaio; Tne Taniwha was coming to Auckland and steaming 7 knots, when ahe struck Patiki With 500 uaaes of gelignite on board on the starboard bow just abaft, the rigging. The Patiki began to fill rapidly and being in shallow water was run ashore. Captain Sulivaa aays thu light, were burning brightly on both steamers, and he cannot account for tho accident, Haw-KA, Ojt2 At the it quest on the body of Jans Chris tiansen, farmer, of Okaiawa, who wa. found hanging to a tree in an orchard yesterday, the evidence proved that deceased had been drinking heavily, and was also depressed on account of the loss of a valu-ble horse. HU son dopoeed that Christiansen had threatened to drown himself. The verdic? was su:cide by hanging while suffering from temp- rary insanity, with a rider that the po'bo thould endeavour to find out were the man got drink on Sunday. Deceased was 56 yeaie old. j

CORRESPONDENCE.

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THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

TO THE EDITOR

Slß,—Will you be good enough to correct an error in your report of tha proceedings of the Borough Couocl on Monday evening last, in reference to my action re appoin'irg any out Hers to tho Library Committee. I am reported as saying that ' I thought ib a m stoke to appoint any outsiders,' This is not correct. I did oppose the reoommen dation to appoint live outsiders to act on the Committee, being^-the same number as the m.mbera appointed by tbe Council itself, hut seconded Cc Andrews* amendment-that four outsiders he appointed to sot with the Committee. This ia very different to opposing the appointment of any additional numbers ab all. 1 am quite sure that the names submitted to aob with tho Library Committee would be of great service in assisting to make the Lib _ry much more useful and attractive. Ib wsa only a question of the number to be appjiutedi—l am, co., 5 H M Jones.

THBi ASHBURIOK OTARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEK 2, 190)



As the closing days of the sale ot the D.I.C. in Ashburton are announced, those anxious to try the new washing m.ohinea free of all responsibility had better make their application while they have tha chanoe, as when onoa their own branch eaves the district, no further trials will be allowed, 'Testimonial* continue to come in freely, the latest being as follows : — Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorge, Sept 2nd, 1901. The washing moohine sent on trial is in every respect satisfactory. Enoloeed you wilt please fird cheque in payment, whioh kiudly acknowledge—Xours faithfully, Thqs S Johnston f?AN„_B & Sobs Eucalypti Extract, t- Undor the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition,, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versitioe all over tho globs. That the crude, resinous oils, which -re now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander k Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by testa made by the Medical Clinics of tbe Universities ab Bonn and Grieiswald (Prussia), that only products thab are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous 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, eto., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal inflammation, etc., Ins'tt In getting Sander and Sons' Pdeb Voi vein- Etjca lypot Extract, and be safe Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Motcfaes ; price, Is



, I HENRY BTEPHENSON> t BICYCLEST 'BICYCLES! BIOYOLES FOE SALE BY PUBLIO AMOTION.— An Unusual Opportunity, A SINGLE BICYCLE AT WHOLESALE ' PR:CE. By Instructions from the Consignees. Saturday Next, OOTOBER 5 1 O'Olock Sharp. HFNaY STEPHENSON has reoeived instructions from the Consignees to Sell by Public Auntion at his Rooms, Havelook Street, as above— 1 Q Ladieß Specially Finished tfi L& JBtcyoiesi A\4) AND 1 GENT'S, Of very superior quality and workman, ship. Every Machine is beautifully Enamel led in black, with gold lines ; fitted with full Nickel Plated Weßtwood Steel Rims, Dunlop Oceanic Tyres, and ci.mplete with aU Ihe latest improvements, Tool Bag, Spanners, Pump, Oil Can, etc. Owing to a difference in the adjustment of accounts betweeu the Mikera and Consignees the Cjcleß are to ba sold by Auction positively { Without Beservs. It is therefore an unusual opportunity to purchase a really good Bicycle at buyers own prioe. Tbe Bicycles will be on view FRIDAY and SATURDAY Morning SATURDAY Efext, Ootobsr sth. 1 O Clock Sharp, HB'NRY*S___PfIENSON, 9 269 Auctioneer Tenders. ASHBURTON IJOSPLTAL BOARD. riIENDERS are invitel tor the purchase l_ ar.d nrnwal of ihs Windmill and T»nbs at present erfetexi at the Hospital, which will be received up to 1 pm on THURSDAY, 3rd Ootober next, at tbe County Counoil offices By Order F MAINWARING, Clerk Ashburton, Sept 30 h, 1901 9 279 ASHBUfVTON A; & P. ASSOCIATION TENDEBS are invited for the Right of the undermentioned Privileges at Me Soci-ty's Annual Show, to be held en THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Ootober 316t and November lft, 1901. Lob I—Publican's and Luncheon Booth, No. I Lot 2—Publican's Booth, No. 2 Lob 3 — Confeotioner'd and Luncheon Booth Lot 4 —Right of selling Green Fodder on the ground Conditions and particulars on application to the Storotary. Tenders, addressed to the President, and marked * Tender for Privileges,' will be rsceivod "p to 12 noon on SATURDAY, October 19.h next; W; SIMPSON/ ; 10 16 » Secretary FUNERAL NOTICE^ THE Frißnds cf Mr William Cobb are respectfully Informed that the Funeral of their late son, Josiah Fidbutv, will move ft >ra his residence, Wattle Farm, Maronan Road, on SATURDAY, sth inst., at 11 a.m, for the Ashburton Cametery. BAKER BROS., 10 17 - Undertakers. WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED OR NOT YOU OANNOT DO BRMER THAN APPLY 1?0» A Combined Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause in any pirb of tbe world, and also Oompensa* tion for Disablement by Aooident. Thia is the Twentieth Century Speciality offered by the Mutual Life Association Jof Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Distriob Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, 9 51 Ashburton • g . ASK F0"lT~~^T NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: (V NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. j Bimra-nnwnnii.rr-nn—■isiiwwiinii nmni him—wmmhw _mw->™—»» it m< 9 A CARD, MESSRS STRINGERS CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS,; ' CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOB at Mb Davison'b, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. They will be represented in Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who Is authorised to receive Instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting ii vestment ab lowest current rates, STRINGER &~ORHSSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH ft ASHBURTON mm-—. ; ™ m" THE Enquirer's Oracle, the best reference book on everyday subjects, Is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tes* You can depend oa ridding yonr Ohildren of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers; price ls



STUD NOTICES. GENERAL WHITE. A BAY OOLT, 3 yeare, by King of Quality, dam Jean, ty Lord Salisbury, grand dam an Emperor mare, g g dam by Tannhill. Jean has been a successful priza taker at Milton and Clubha Shows, also champion on many oco.siona. Thbms-Guarantee £3, Season M*re_ £2 10s; groomage fee, 5s All marea changing hands, first owner held j responsible Will Travel Mayfieid and Methven Dis tricts, and stand at tha Owner's Farm, Mounb Somers. 1021 WM. HUTCHISON. PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Forming Seven Ch*ins In Peter Street West. Parti culars aij Town Clerk's Office, where ten ders will be reoeived tifl 10 a m on SATURDAY, sth inst. CtfAS. E. FOOKS, IU 20 Borough Engineer Fishing 1 Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKIK in great variety—Minnows, Flies, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, eto Anglers call aud inspect WE are aIBO prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLFY BROS. EAST STREET, Smoke New Yeaua



. I Public Notices. | wanteds, eto. _ "". 7"Z YTTANTED-Oood General, able to wash V^ANTEI), at once-Improver to tbe y\ at> d iron well ; good wageP. J^fer- VV Dressmaking.—Miss Lownr, Ash. . enceß rcq „j re <j, Addrees 'Homely, *Mai_ burton Drapery Company 10 2_ offic6 10 16 . —■ : _ : ■■ --• FRESH Solee, Flounder?, and all kinds o -TTTANTED—A Housemaid 5 al«o a y _n_ Fresh Fich Tonight- by 1 xprees at J H VV Girl to assist penerally*~MßS E. O. Jbwitt _v opposite Mail Offioe. Telephone Bright, Windermere. 10 12 ! 96, — -> , — — ■ — TIT ANTED at occe~dn Apprentioe to! ASHBURTON A. &P. ASSOCIATION. VV the Tailoring Ttade. App'yW , Fparrow, East Street. 10 13 THE TRIAL of Implements for Cleaning HP WO nice Houses to Let, one in Grey Water Races, competing for the JL Street and the other on West Bait, Ashburton County Council's Piizos at the For partioul.n apply Misses Pagfs, Mat forthcoming Show, will take plaoe near Street, Ariel Confectionery. ! 11 WBDNEBDAY ' °otober Xp_wlooKß-N-lhall EncycUn eedia, _6.d, at Noon. j_^ The Sky Th _ Term _ f M| NjUura! k ßy Order. Life,(republished),2o Century Reolter. Hints W SIMPSON From Sundew. How to Build up MHsole, 10 10 . Secretary S B*p0,°n,ul Cooker j Boot j Fresh sapply __. ___ Nat Gould's novels ; also the following od ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROJ&L each-*My Japanese Wife, The Heir of Ked~ IN AID OF olyflV, 8t Vedas, Days of _uld Lang Sjne, Tvrr-iTTvrxT#- -ottmti Concerning Label Carnaby, and others. CHdROH BUILDING FUND. A. T. H. WILLIAMS. •* fTIRAVtfLS in Norrc,andy and Brit- :_ _________ JL tany." with eplerdid Limelight \TT"a_ITED bO or 40 working men to Views, by Yen. Archdeacon Habp^e }/y i n _ peet , Our Strong Working THURSDAY, Ootober 10th, 1901. Boots. If you see them you cannot help Admission Is. Children 61. 1014 buying, at D Stock's Bine Boot Store PUBLIO NOTICE. YT^TED-A Youn^dim~t7^7_U ______ \Y Watches and Clocks to be rep»i ed j THE PRTOE OF MEAT or °'^ Jewellery to be remodelled, to be x ni_ ____ made as good as new, to OWING to the unprecedented high prices *•' %$' COUCH, for Fat Cattle, we, the undersigned TheCheapesb and Most Reliable Watchmaker Butchers, have decided to Riise the Price of and Jeweller, Tancred Street Beef.from this date to the following prices 9 288 forCa-h :— '—" ' " : p q* _i m ' n v im \X7AWTED KNOWN-Mellors Zea- SfflSSw" Sin BrTketld W landia Boot Store is nowehowlng Sirloin Beef, 7d Gravy Beef 5d / » ve T n'ce assortment of Ladies np co Ribs of Beef 6d Suet6d date walking Shoes. The largest stock and cheapest Hoase tor foot wear wt en mr it v< i nnv T\/l s ALCObN is now showing a beauti- JAMES SMITH JOULE tul Assortment of New D.ess Goods, Jot ROMNSON JAMES U G8UD A B ELL i^:m\^S^^^mfS T KJ_TKLL J BKOr-ER of a first otass Milliner and Dressmaker, October 2nd. 10 19 satisfaction is guaranteed to 6.1. Newest ■—i ——~*• ' designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, Arasenes P (_S______^2|_D R Wools, Transfers, &o, always in stock 9 223 n Jj^^^^t- n OLAbTIciNB. for modelling, in pTtket DISTRICT ORDER, f boxes, and bulk ; books < f instruction, —— a splendid pasiime for children; new line. Mil and Vol. OfBoP, Timaru, in Box«d Stationeiy, (plain and fancy); 50th September, 1901 F»oj Good% f G;a»sw»re. *™)\ V*«« f<" 1 ' cut flmere, _ tor Is; splendid line glass —-■ Cabinet Photo Frames 6d eaoh—H M Jonks. VOLUNTEER CORP3 wishing to enter ■ " —: Teams for tho Tug of War at the \X/"E have a beautiful rangs of Ladies approaching meeting of *be P. _B and TV Tan Shoes for the coming season Athletic Ciub are permitted to do so. a tD Stock s Blue Boot* Store 979 O. Si BAILEY, ■ Lieutenant Colonel, \T EW Jam 4* dc _ ; Ceylon Tea- Is 6d per 1011 . Commanding 6.U. Sub. District . ±\ } h > £ 0ai eme£ M'l T k 6V' 171 s Fruits from 9d ; Raspbany Jam Is per j>r ; _~n. _r. ,>.«■_----_-- *i Mixed Peel, ready out lOd per Ib ; Finest *4 PPil W M ' Icing Sugar 6d ; Desstcated CoooanutSd.— VJA't! T T 11 Cabson&Co; 9 179 ROj-LEDOATS. ■ ' SHIPMENT l{ High Class Earthen —— xTI ware just landed at. moderate prices— MANUFACTURED by EVANS AND Carson & Co, Tancred Street. 9 176 CO. LTD, at their "Crown Mills," — Uuordin, from the best New Zaalacd T7IOR Wedding or Birthday Presents to WHITE OiTS, by the mist modern X 1 suit every purse try Carsojt & Co, Machinery, just imported from America. Tancred Street. __177 A TRIAL SOLICITED. a RT HUR YATES' and Nimmo k Blair** To ba bad from all Grocers. -C-L ntw garden and farm seeds in any '_ quantity ot loweßb prioes ; also 'Iron Sole Manufacturers, see''Drills and Cultivators —CARSOy & EVANS AND CO., LTD., 8 ? 78 Dunedin and Timaru; 9 268 mOMATO Plants, Tomato Plantß-The JL strongest and hardiest in Ashburton; ' "—~— also Beauty tf Hebron Seed Potatoes 14lbe NOR Q\T R 1 for ls, or 8- pr cwt—at Fletcher Bbos, FINEST New Cuirantß 6d psr lb, Ng w Suit*nas 6_d p<r lb, New Vfclen C j rt Rati ins 5d per lb, Finest Japan R^e 2d ;'-. r ' b, Best Kerosenn 3s 9d per tin, or 7* 6i po, APPROPRIATION of £300 In No. I case —at F_sicHKa Bro*. Cash Suppe f""<orpß " ■ '* lodustrial] Building Society. Very reasonable terms THEY HA YE A HRIVED I Apply J H. W. BARRETT, —-_ AGENT, TTTHAT ? Why, 6ur Large Shipments VV of NEW GOODS for the BPBTKG* ARCADE, ASHBUBTON Lovely Blouse Silks Latest Mercerised Sateens ~- ■*«- —-——— —"""— "—~ Clean ar.d Neat Prints Artistic Blouse Muslins IHAYE FOR SALE— Black Luseres (plain and isxrry) Blaok Grenadtoe & Fancy Ct4'imerettM <_ht"UteKli and Moeh Up.to.date Farm A very oholoa m^iM Maohioery in tbe market "**"*" Fielilng Oil and Gas Engines, horlaanial NEW MILLINERY FROM PABIB, and stationary types, from 1_ hp to j^ ow Klowers (they are superb) r 7 _,hp _ _ .« • mi # 1 Girls' Fancy Sunehiee Hat* x Iron Standards and Fencing Wire (prioe «Up to date' Sailor Hats ' _, d°wn *g»ln) New Gloves In Suedp, Kid, Lisle, and Bnooko Sheep bhearing Clutches Silk-White, Black, t*nd Colored Mm-ree ; Twine, (Donaghy's Best) Blao'i and White and White aid Black Standard O.ls for Threshing, Harvester Sunshades a„dßinder_fachin.BtCylinder, Plough New Dress Trimmings and Separator.—After a trial will übo N ew Ruchings no ofcher tjoy, Belts and Collarettes Vacuum Oils, greatly reduced In price N ew Shapes in Ladies' Linen Cuffe acd Sheep Shears (Hinemoa); Branding Paint 'Collars The Woodyalt High Wheel Lawn Mower, (perfect machine) & _f ia _ Assortment of The Crown Cream Separator and Daisy Gentß ' white Straw Hats _ -CJVJ™* .„ „ , , _ , _ Gents' Canvas Hats ( Belling BICYCLES and all Bequlsites-The latest Gents' Linen Hats ( Faat. model Chain Envoy, beautiful maohlne Gent.' Paris Ties ) for strength, style and finish. The coming machlne-Ohainless Envoy, When < Sprln - cleaning •no not forgkt no coge or chain, bub rollslalonar the thftt , THli f CORNER' is celebrated for easiest running machine in the market j Prefcfe F , ooro i othß _ Dd Linoleuma oncandden, always ridden. Inspection / loral Blin _ 8) u]l wid6hß ltmted ; Choice Lace and Muslin Curtains District Agent Colonial Mubual Life Our Dressmaker, Miss Cokbib, is very Aeßooiation busy, and has established a good reputation Fire and Marine Insurance effected f ot gtyle, cut, «md fit. Buyer of Oats, Ground Clover Seeds J pLAaB y<)UR ORDERB FOR SALE-Several Good Agricultural ___ and Sheep Farms, cheap, on exceptional ~° Town an? Country liotels^oheap, KUK 1 llull i t QL ntriUKll and on any reasonable terms FOR SALE-Firsb class Brewery Bus!- « THE CORNEB/ ness, doing 50 hogsheads per month ; - __■ , -- good reasons given for selling, and must be sold at onoe. TUST opened np clx dezen pairs of tl Ladies very pretty bnt^on boots in For particulars apply the very latest style and finish— Meixoks Zealandia Boot Store W. oIUJN xJiilt, \¥rANTED "fi^ma_rLa^_l~lo~tr7 W onr Kangaroo Call Shoes, easy, ARCADE, fitting, ard will wear like brass. Apply to Mrlloes Zealandia Boot Store Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate -— ■ —— -*——: — and Commission Agent 9 245 __ __.-_-.._ - - h — _— SCEIM, Sill II I ll! if |l 0 Hft THOR Covering Fruit Trees from the late Hi ml «■_».*»*" llilllllUli %3U VUI JOHN WILSON, CHRISTCHUROH, _J__ Burnett Street pRINTS from 4|d at Pkaecb's BEG to announce that they have opened *- ___. m __ „ ' "\3|rANTED~AII Working Men to see UP TO DAIE SAMPLE ROOMS VV onr Tweed Trondere, 7s lid ; in BTJRN ET T STREET, Strong Cord Trooseiß 6s lid i for the convenience of their many Customers 1. _**.L Met n° .Sox_ for ls» a' in the Ashburton County. n, ?^ S ' Cash Dr8 Per &nd .„,,„,. J Clothier MR GEORGE SANDRY, our Represen- T\T ANTED-Ladies to see Trimmed tative, who is in attendance all day on *' Aprons la to 4s lid, Cookhg Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will be Aprons ls to is 6d, Special Line pleased to meet his old Customers and others Corsets 3s lid, worth 63~Peakc b's, and Bhow them the very many new Corner East and Burnett Streets attractions our Sample Room affords, \TTANTED TO SELL-Lot Sample COMPB.BING- VV Son Bonnets, no two alike, to be Latest Novelties in SPRING GOODS. sold at landed cost; White Gloves Jußb arrived from our London buyers— 6d—Pearce's, Corner East and Colonial, English, and American BOOTS Burnett Streets and Shoes, tbe best value in town TITT'ANTED—Boys to wear Colonial China and Glassware of all descriptions * » Knickers from 3s 6d rColonial Beddings, Bedsteads, and Furniture-our Knitted Hose, all eizas. Is.— own manufacture PfiASCE s, Corner Last and Burnett Streets Estimates given for Furnishing T A TOTE HEARTH BUGS, 2=i lid, at Houses visited and measures taken for -^ I'EAUCEs. Venetian Blinds, Linoleum, and Carpets, *" ~" * ~~~~ """*—*""""■"""—■*' 1 fbee of QHARGB 9191 Smoke New Venas



DAVID THOMAS RAKALA SALE THURSDAY, 3rd OOTOBER, 19D1 AT MESSR. O: HARD- k CD'S YARDS. MR DAVID THOMAS baa received instructions from A D Mcl raith, Esq, to sell on THURSDAY N«xt, at the above Yards, the foliowirg Household Furniture :~ D I Beds, Washetand, Wicker Tables, Duchess Chest of Drawers, Small Chest of Drawers, Dtuhle Washttwnd, 2 Double Sets of Ware, WjreStretcher, Kapoo Mattress, Double Bed and Wirf Mattress, Easy Chairs, Tahiti, and a Lot of Sundries Also,—Broad wood PIANO, specially Im ported from London Time of Sale—After the Sheep Sale. "" R OOBTIS, 9 280 Auctioneer BUILDINGS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THE PREMISE.. SATURDAY, OCTOBER sth, 1901 OUTBUILDINGS BELONGING TO THE SOMERSET HOTEL. MR DAVID IHOMAS {in conjunction with Messrs Friediander B oe, Ltd) has received inetiuctione from the Builder, to sell on the above date and fixture,— ALL IEX OUTBUILDING". Connect ng with the Somerset Hotel, viz : — Lot I—Billiard Room and 6 Bedrooms (roofed with new iron} Lot ll—Long Stable, Coalhouse, etc Lot lll—Brick Buildup of 3 rooms (new) Lot IV—-Balcony and Verandah icuDd Somepet Lot V—Back Verandah Lot Vl—Several Small Sheds, Safe, etc Lot VH—Winrlm.l; and B'.and A an, Lot Sundries A'l lots to be cold as th<=y stand, and to be removed by the purchaser within one week of sale Any Intending purchasers will be shown over the different lots by applying to the agents. Sale at 1.30 pm DAVID THOMAS, \ Joint FRIEDLANDER BROS.,iLm,/Ageßtß. i_ CURTIS 'X 9 286 J R BLAND j A"oti°neerß FOB SALII. BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 6th OCTOBER, 1901. (If Not Sold Privately Before this date). QUARTER-ACRE LAND, Cameron Street (66 Feet Frontage), on which is erected TRUCKLE'S COFFEE PALACE. Containing Fourteen Rooms, with Outbuild Sngs. THIS Property is within Two Minutes' walk of-the Railway Station and Post Office, The Proprietor is only retiring on account of ill health. [ D. THOMAS, 29 Ashburton. PEGPERTIES FOR SALE, I HAVE FOR SAIS- Several Good FARMS in the A&hburton Connty, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoronghly Improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakala,thoroughly improved, £12 550 Aores, Mitcham Road, no buildings £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5a 90 Aores, near Tinwald, improved, £13 5s 1000 Acres, Lanriston, no buildings, £6 207 Aores, Lowcliffe, thoronghly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoronghly im« proved, £14 283 Aores, Mitcham Road, improved, *5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhurst, £9 6000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussoek lu blocks to salt purchasers, £210s to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springbnrn, improvement*, nearly new, land good, £7 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good honse, thoronghly improved, £450 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tancred Street, Ashbnrton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoronghly improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good land, thoronghly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashbnrton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoronghly im* proved, £5 10s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well watered, and improved, £4 45 acreß, Tinwald, £17 2500 aeresi Laorlston, £5 10a 155 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10s 800 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed Honse and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acrea, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Sprlngbnrn, thoronghly improved, gcod house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smiths shop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass, subdivided into 8 paddocks, two roomed hat, £4 220 Acres, Rar-gitata, in tussock, sub divided into two paddocks, wire fences, £3 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, bouse of 6 rooms £10 D. THOMAS, Ashburton c. 1 "..-—-_■_. . n BUBINESS NOTIOEB ZEhLANDIA B/GYCLES MADE IN NEW ZEALAND TLfOST IMPROVED MACHINE !ON THE MARKET. Specially built for New Zealand Roads One Grade—TUE BEST. |INew Models now on View Oates, Lowry and Go., Burnett Street ' N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF CYCLES , * , KAA BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from OxJvJ new Designs from Id to 5s eaoh !-_IH Williams 250



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD IX7 E HvVR FOR PRlVJffft TT SALE SEVERAL FIKST-OLASS Draught Entires. Full particulars on application.' FRIR-DI ANDER BROS, I to. WEST STREET AUOTONMAftf OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD|ON THURSDAY, 10th October 1001,, For'whiohjwe will be pleased to receive Entries. Sale 11.30 a.m. FRIFDLANDBK BROS, L_D, 9 99 _______Bn__!_* MASSEY-HARRIS REAPERS AND BIHBIBS YT7"E have pleasure in announcing t» TV those of our numerous Clients,who possess Massey Harm Reaper and Binders, that an Expert is >ow at Ashburton for the purpose of overhauling Machines. Farmer* who wish to make use "of hie service* wilt please communicate with us aa soos «f possible FRIKDLAKDBft BROS , L_o., . Ln-al Agrjitl WAj^riECr" OATFN BHBAVJ-8 For Shipment to South Africa. Apply _; : ■ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LfD. GRAIN SBIPMENfi^ TQ LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Space by steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will p case com* munlcate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS, imx ■ ; F. FERRIMAN. ■, .■: ~FOIi BALE. Corner Nelson and Oxford Streets, Hampstead - ITIHAT Comfortabh House of 6 Rooms and Conservatory, together with, good stables and trap house erected on tbe corner section as above. Tho Property is w« 11 supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald'* WindnuUf, The Garden is well planted with choice fruit trees. The Section poseenet ample frontage on both Nelson acd Oxford Streets, and is within a stone throw of th • Hampstead Publio 'School Cash or terms to suit Purchases Apply F FERRIMAItV Land and Estate Agent D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Tradi . Marks Act, No 15,735 and 158,143} / Bel bees used 56 YEAJtS WITHUNDEVIATItia . SUOCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. Pear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbollred Wheat Protector. I have nsed the above dressing for the past three seasons oh an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always fonnd that lb gives every satisfaction. It is also mixed with less labor and germinates a week sooner than when dressed with biuestone. M Stit_ Ihave nsed your Wheat Protector, also Biuestone both on the seme paddock, and am much pleased with yoar Protector as a much better preventive of smut than Binestone. Jakes McLi&n, Calrcbrae, Fa JFEimiMMf. . ..OCEAN ■... Accident & Guarantee CORPQRVJION, L_?d. Capital ... ... £1,000,000 rtliirs Corporation his ABSOM7- TELY NO fAJUFF :■■■>■ 7 Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will" Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at ;;; LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with as can rely on Best Treatment, and Clahis Do Not become ..a Charge on the Consolidated Reverue. Neither will Clients be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government B_- PAETMEKTAL CONTROL. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Nicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. \ , 10 18 GARDEN TOOLS 1 Garden Tools, of every description, the largest variety ia the County, at prices which defy compete tion. LAWN MOWER 3 from 22s 6d each | wire netting from I_4 pur yard. To be had only at G Meddins, the People. Iron' monger