under the circumstances, as ib was the duty ] of the OouDcil to oarry oub works with' prudence and economy. Tha remarks made by him ab the former meeting seemed like a 1 bee In a bottle *to the Editor of the Guardian, who thought he had found a mare's nest* (A Councillor—-Yes, a Mayor's Beat) [The motion was eventually carried She report as a whole was adopted. OFFIGEHs' RBPOBT The Inspector's reporb was read complain• lag of grazing sfcook on South East Belt The Foreman of Works indicated the progress of general work in the borough DIBTBIOT HEALTH OFFICES Or Willis asked if any further information as to the appointment of & local health offioer had 1 een received, and as it was stated thab Dr Byrnes, in Christchurch, was the

«eare«b offioer, he moved that this Council

ask the principal medical officer for peranie' sion to nominate a local medical man as District Health Offioer for this County. Cr Andrews seconded

Or Alcorn thought it unnecessary to ha?e a local < ffioer He knew the surround' logs of the plaoe, which, in hts opin'on, Was one of the healthiest

Cr Timmias moved as an amendment, that Dr Bolger be appointed until such time ac the Government selected an (ifiaer

The Mayor thought it be'.ter to aend a Strong resolution to the Government upon the ("Object, in whose hands the matter lay. Ib was no doubt a question of money with the Gi>veramenß

Cr Davis eaid the former local health officers' reports were not of value Cr Wll'ie, whilst admitting that Ashburton was healthy, showed that infectious cases were requiri d to be reported to a health offioer. Formerly there was no maohinety under the Act; to compel the dootorß to report to the District Health Cfficer, but this was remedied under the new Act. But 1b was absurd to expect the doctors to report toan {ffioer in Chrietchurch

Csr Jones thought they should ask that the Government! be strongly urged to appoint a health officer for thla County, and he moved an amendment in accordance, which was nob seconded The motion was carried ACCOMMODATION FOR THE PUBLIC | Or Davis complained of the want of accommodation for outsiders being present ftb the Council meetings, and he ask^d would there be more seating provided. The Mayor replied that accommodation iroald be duly provided, aa required, if OQtßidero came to their meetings LIBRARY COMMITTEE BEFORT The Library Committee reported as foilews:

Your Committee have reconsidered their former report which was referred back to them by the Council, and now make the following recommendations :

1 Thib the number of persons outside the Councillors, bo be added to the Library Committee be three

2 That these three members be Messrs 0 D Hardie, W Johnsbone, and J 8 Tennanb.

(The report was adopted

THE HOSPITAL

Cr Davis complained that a letter addressed to him as a member of the Hospital Board, and handed by the speaker to Cr Davibou as representing the Counoii on the Hospital Committee, bad not receivod proper treatment. He pointed out that he fiould not bring this before the Hospital Board himself as no meeting had been held, and he would therefore like to know what was the use of a representative to the committee if such treatment were adopted

The Mayor replied that tbe letter In question was addressed to Mr Davis personally, and could not thug be considered by the committee. Cr Davia should hsya written himself to the Commit toe attaching the letter of the complainant BKSEBTES 210 AND 211 Mir Hugo Friedlander interviewed the iOounoll, with respect to his firms occupation lease, and the matter was subsequently dealt with io Committee.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

SPEING MEETTNGI

Muscovite's weight in the Spring Handi cap should be Ba'. 131b, not Bat 12 b.

Canteen incurs l&lbs ; Nor'-wester, Vul* oan, and Muscovite 51ba penalty in their first day's engagement ab the Spring Meeting.

Interprovincial

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Christchttrch, Oe'ober 14

A oonßiderable amount of poaching is going on in the rivers ia Canterbury, oni the Acclimatisatifn Society his instructed the inspectors »nd rangers to aek all fishers they see for their licenses.* At a meeting attended by over a hundred settlers at Cheviot on Saturday night, the following resolutions 7*ere carried :—" That, Shis meeting of Cheviot eet'lers wishes to record its protest against the uncalled for interference of the Cmterbury section of the New Zealand Farmer's Union, with the rebates given by Government to Crown tenants. This exhibition of hostility towards a section of the farming community dearly points out) that the Union is not being run in the intereats of all the farmer*." " That this maetiag of Oheviob settlers protests against the New Zealand Farmer's U"ion interfering with the Land for Settlement Policy of the Government!*'

WANOANDI, October 14 The late W P Stuarb i« to be accorded a military funeral tomorrow;

A parliamentary party of eighteen mem bers and their wives participated in an up the river tsip, arranged at the Invitation of tbe Wanganui settlers. The company left Wanganui wharf at fchr^e o'clock on Saturday afternoon for PipirikJ by the Aorere, and left Pipirik! on the following morning at five o'clock forTangarakau, some Binefey miles abova Wanganui, arriving on Btraday afternoon. The parby returned to town about midday, and are leaving at one o clock for Vellingtoa. The weather waa beautiful throughoutl, and all express themselves delighted with the beauties of tbe scenery on New Zealand's Rhine,

Message From Mabs—' BBBRW' was a code maea&ge that; was Included in the famous message from Mars. The interpreta tion of this code message has puzaled the eminent aatronomera of Europe for nearly a year. It la evident they are ac ap to dale in Mars as in New Zealand, for tbe interpretation la "Britain's Beet Bicycle, the Rudge Whibworth.'—R D Johnston, Agent NATURE'S WAY- Have you ever realieed that) when you are goffering from sick-headache, lassitude, nervous exhaustion, low spirits, drewaineaa, &o , that this is Nature's way of warning you thab it is tlms to take Impeys' May j Apple. These are symptoms of indigestion, and Impej'o May Apple is the most effeetiv remedy in curing this most common of complaints. Never neglect fchfi persistent warnings of nature, or you will beoome ft chronic dyspeptic, a helpless, hopeless individual, a bt)re to yourself and a bore to friends; Impey'a May Apple ia an ideal family-medioine, and ia scientifically com pounded. It acts gently yet firmly, causes the elimination of impure offending matter, and rids the system of the several exciting causes of disease. The tired, fadeel, worn out woman will find a trusty friend in Impey's May Apple. Chflmißtß and Stores 2s §d per bobtle.

THE LATEST

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ANOTHER ANARCHIST ARRESTED

New YonK, October 14

IVlaggio, an anarchist, has been arrested at Silver City, new Mexico, in connection with the conspiracy against the late President McKinley

TURKISH SOLDIERS ATTACK THE FRENCH VICE-CONSUL Tunis, Oct 14

Turkish soldiers attacked the French Vice-Consul at Monaater, The military Commandant punished the soldiers, and apologised

A BALOON JOURNEY

Paris, Cct 14

The well-known Continental baloon ist, Count Vauex, has started to cross the Mediterranean from Toulon to Algiers. He is exppcted to take four days. The baloon was sighted 50 milea from Marseilles

Reception to General Mac Donald

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Recaived Oct 15, 9 38 a m

Melbourne October 15

j At the invitation of the Mayor, j General Hpctor Mac Donald was the f guest at a gathering of prominent citi ! Zens, including Mr Barton and (he Federal Ministers, in the Town Hall General Mac Donald, in acknowledging the enthusiastic reception, said he was not vain enough to think the compli ments paid him were purely personal, and considered they were intended to mark the appreciation of the quiet, manly, snd assiduous work of the rank and file of '.he British army, of which he was proud to be an unworthy repre sentative.

The Federal Tariff.

NEWSPAPER COMMENTS.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, October 14 The Sydney Morning Herald says the opinion ia almost universally ex pressed amongst commercial men that the Federal tariff means rain to the New Zta'and export trade in produce to Australia. It continues ;—" Had New Zealand seen fit to enter the Federation instead of imagining a South Sea federation of her own until Mr Chamberlain put an end to that day dream, all the Commonwealth ports would have been open to her producers. New Zealand would have shown a more neighbourly spirit had her public men helped us with the discussion o£ our financial problem, and as it is clear enough that some duties are so high ss to prove that the Federal Government did not impose them for revenue purposes, New Zealand critics are quite right in describing these duties as -non-revenue raising, bat frankly protective."

A BIG FIGHT EXPECTED

ADVICE TO NEW ZEALAND

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Received October 15, 9 38 am Melbourne, Oct 15 Great preparations are being made to fight Mr Reid's censure motion to-morrow Both sides are marshalling their forces. The various Ministerial

heads have been ia close consultation,

I and it is understood they are prepared to make certain tariff concessions in response to the dissatisfaction amongst both free traders and protectionists, The Ministerialists forecast; a majority of from 10 to 15 for Mr Barton when the numbers go up, Mr Seddon'a complaint in regard to the tariff shutting oub New Zealand produce, has heen freely discussed, but Httle sympathy has been expressed by either side. The free traders point oat that New Zealand is having a taste of the policy she deliberately adopted, and cannot complain when she feels that it cuts the other way, The pro tectionists say Mr Seddon ought to come into the "Federation, T£ betook no risks over Federation he cannot expect to reap any benefits. It would be a very one-aided arrangement if Australian markets were open to New ZeaUnders, and Australia shut out of theirs.

The Kanaka Bill.

United Press Aasooiation—By Eleatrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, Oct 14 The Executive of the Labour Fede ration telegraphed to Mr Barton ap proving of the Kanaka Bill, and urging him to stand firm.

An influential gathering of politicians and others opposed to the BUI organised a campaign against the measure.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—>By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Got IS The scarlatina patients on the Gothic were three chilc||en who with their mothers have been removed to the Bethampore fever hospital, The remaining paaaengers were allowed to land on leaving their names and addresses, and the vessel was fumigated. There is also scarlatina on board HMg Ringarooma, One man was removed to the hospital and three cases have since been developed on board.

Dunedin, October 15

John Fagan, a bookmaker, who severely assaulted Robert Bain, a Jockey Club private detective, on the 9th, was yester day committed for trial- At the presentation of Sonth African medals to Norse Monson at Poifc Chalmers, the Mayor presiding, Mr J F Fraser men* tloned there was still a credit to the nurses' fnnd, and hoped when the other four nurses returned, the committee wcnld be in a position to present each with & cheque of £50.

Napiek, Oct 15

The following motion was adopted at a meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday : —" The trustees of the Napier Hospical consider the time has arrived when a hos 1 pltal for the special treatment of cancer cases should be erected in one of the large centres, and that the trustees of the varlona Hospitals in the colony be request' ed to ec-operate with a view of approaoh- Ing the Government to take steps to have such an institution erected as early as possible."

PARLIAMENT.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wkujnoton, Ootober 14 The House met at 7 30 p m NOIICEB.' The Premier gave notice to introduce the Rebate of Crown Tenants Rent Amendment Bill, Chafchnms Islands Bill, Unclaimed Moneys Act Amendment Bill, and Publio Trust Office Bil\ Sir Joseph Ward gave notice to introduce the Medical Practitioners Bill. FAOIOBIEB, On the motion for the third reading of the Faotorieß Bill, Mr Arnold said that he was sure that the country as a whole would receive the measure with a great amount of satisfaction. Mr Massey referred to the fair and reason able treatment the Bill had received, and expressed the hope that it would be further improved before it was finally placed on the Statute Book. He contended that maDy people were etili ftfrdiid to invest money io our Industrie*, and he thought that we should in future devota our energiea to restoring induatiial confidence. Mr Herries said thab he considered i i blot on the Bill that Government premise did do'; come under its provtsioni-i Mr J M Thomson and Mr Bennetb alsi spokes Mr GW Russell quoted figures to shov th*l large increase that had ts\ken place o late in the importaiin of articles that migh weli be made in the colony. There w»b ai undue amount of importation going on it csrtain lines, and the enormous and unex pected increase as shown for one year, v'b 1889-1900, led him to ask how far thes< things might be the resutt of our laboui Uvb So far as the Bill ifeelf was concerned he considered it a good ono, bub he wou'.c have preferred to nave been the Government com? under its operations, although he admitted that the Premiei'd attitude on this point was a reasonable one, Mr Collina rrplied to Mr G W Russell's remarks concerning the increase iv the importation of c rtain articles, and enn tended that tha Customs revenue from the goods quoted by the member for Riccarton had simply iccreaa d in proportion as the revenue from all other goods had Inoreased in what was an extremely prosperous year, viz, ISOO. The increase that had taken place simply showed the great, prosperity of the colony. He said that the employers who had come befere the Labour Bills Committee had invitiab'y spoken in terms of praiej of the labour legislation of the G-vernment At chis stage the Bill was recommitted, on the motion of Mr Symes, and a uew sub section was added to Clause 20, to provide that in oase c f persons working in bush saw milK at logging, breaking down nud sawing rough timber, over tima for extended hours woiked during the week shall only be pay able in respect of such time exceeding forty eight hours. A long deba'e followed. The Premier, in replying, said that the Bill would, in its application, be for the benefit of both employees and employed, No one regretted more than he did the at' tempt that had been made In the House to set up feeling between town and cuntry The feeling in the country was engendered by those who, for political reasons, were endeavouring to wid«n the difference be' tween countiy and town. One reason of alarm in the country was the Workers & mpensation for Accidents Act, which, he urged, was a most humane measure, and waa nob properly understood in its appli cation ta casual labour. He went on te eulogise the beneficial nature of the Fac tories Bill, and declared thab statistics were against the contention that their faotory legislation hsd been againsb the best interests of the Industries of the color,y. The principal increase in the duty raised on ad valorem goods was on luxuries and the higher priced articles. In conclusion, he said that those who had invested money in industries had found better security with the labour legislation than before.

The third reading was agreed! to on tbe voices, and the Bill passed. The House rose at 12.20 a.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 1901



A VALUABLE! MEDICINE For Coughs and Colds in Children. •I have not the slightest hesitancy in re commending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to all who are Buffering from cougha or colds,' Bays Chae IvJ Cramer, Eeq , & well known watchmaker, of Colomho, Ceyioo, It hag been some two years since the City first C9l!ed my attention to this valuable medioine and I have repeatedly need it and it has always been beneficial. It bas cured me quiokly of all ohest colds. It is especially effective for children and seldom tafefis more than one bottle to cure them of hoarseness. I hove persuaded many to try this! valuable medioine, and they are all ftß well pleased aa myself over the results,' Ifoir eale by Aebburbon Drug Co,



Public Notices. HA.MFSTSAD SCHOOL^ rpHE Ceremony of hoisting the fl»g will take plica at 3 o'clock ou THURSDAY, intend of 2.30, bb previously advertised, 10 145 SANDO N SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL CULTURE F A Hornibrook, (Instructor), S<indow Medallist. fTIHERE will be no C'ass in connection JL with the above on THURSDAY mxt, on accounb of the Christehurch Sandow School giving an exhibition in the Oddfel lows' Hall on that evening, 10 143 N 0 YhTe7~ A LL CLAIMS against the estate cf the lata Dk Coroner are requested to be sent to the Executors, care of 0 Hardy & Co, Rakaia, 10 148 "A THING OP BEAUTY IS A JOY FOX EVEB." rTWEREFORE Procure the Services of ll'O DECORATE YOUR HOMES With hia Beautiful Designs in Paper and Painfe Work, As Spring Is coming, apply early to^avoid the rush of work, WINDOW GLASB, PAINTS, OILS, & PAPERINGS INfiSTOCK. J. L. HIGGS. Tanobbd Stbhbt. ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicaqieß, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the besl). Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 WANTED KNOWN—That our new Prints are now on view, and comprise choice Ginghams, ravishiDg designs in mercerized Blouse cloths, and full ranges of suiting drills—MiTOHßiiii & Turner, the Drapers JDST opened ap, 10 Cases of Ladlea Boots and hhoes 9 in Glace Kid, Box Calf, and Kangaroo Oalf—Memob's Zealandia Boot Store PATTf i'an baking powder iB tbe greab est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocer*. STUDY Economy, and buy your Boots and Shoes at D Stock's Bine Boot Store HPHK Enquirer's Oracle, the be<Jb _l reference book on everyday subjects, ia given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea _ KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, Bruisee, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Qhilblains DON'T buy Cheap and Nasty Footwear, but go to Stock's and get solid value for your money



Tenders, ASHBURTON 10 OUgITcOUNCIL rriENDERS are invited for leasing the X Borough Reserves ; (1) T S 211, Grain Store, West Street, for 7 years on an ordinary lease ; (2) T.B 210, Offices, West Street, for 7, 14, or 21 years on a Glasgow Leaß^ Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received ti I 4 p m on MONDAY, the 18th November, 1901« H H FOOKS, Town clerk I October 15th, 1901 10 147 ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL THURSDAY, 17th October, 1901. GRAND Concert and Exhibition of Weight Lifting by Members of the Christohurch Sandow School. Proceeds in aid of Track Fund, Promoters—Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletio Club. Prices—2a and Is. Commence 8 p.m M J LTNtKKY, 10 138 Hon Sec



» __ PUBLIC NOTICEB > NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR j TBAN&FKR OF LIOENSJB. J T THOMAS NIBBET GRAHGS, of JLtl Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, being the holder of a Publican's Licmse inreßpteto.f the house and premises situate in Ashburton J and known as the Commercial Hotel, do . hereby give notioe that I deßire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Mee'iog to be holden at A hburtou on the sth day of December, 1901, apply for a Transfer *o hay the Bind License from myself to JOHN MOFFAT, my appointee. Dated the 10th day of October, 1901. 10 101 THO?. N. GRANGE. NOTICE OP APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PUBLICAN'S LIJEN3E. T HENRY bTARK DRUMMOND, of • ABhbuiton, being tho holJer of a Puu Mean's License in respect of tho House and Prcmiseß situate at Ashburton, and known as the "S merset Hotel," do hereby give notice thar I dosire to obtain, and will, at the texb Licensing Meeting to be holden at Aehburton on the sth day of December, 190!, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to James Lanßj my appointee. Dated the Ist day of October, 1901* H. 8. D BUM MONO. C. W, I WRNELL, Solicitor, Ashburton. 10 124 PIANO TUNING. OUR Tunar, Mr W HorNe, will be in Ashburon THIS WEEK. All orders left; with OUR AG NT, Mr Henry Stephenson, will receive prompt attention THF DRESDEN PIANO MANAGING & AGENCY COMPANY, 10 142 j, A. X. RKIDLE, Manager. HAMPSTEAP SCHOOL HOKO. WKDNFSDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Afbernoona 2 to 5, Evenings 7 to 10. Concerts at 3 p m and 7pm Every Item by the School Chi'dren. Songs, Dances, Wand and Club Exercise?, Phjsioul Drill, Etc. OPENING CEREMONY on WEDNESDAY at 3 O'clock. Rooms lighted by Acetylene Gas, kindly supplied by Hardley Bro?. 10 141 ASHBURTON A. & P. ABSOOIA TION. riIHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL



SHOW of Live Stuck, Produce, Implements, E'o, wiii be held on the Grounds of the Associa 1 tion, Ashburton, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, October 3is6 and November Ist, 1901, ENTRIES, which will aot be considered valid uaieiiß accompanied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees Id Cash, must be in the hands of the Seoretary NOJC LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prize Money in each Class, also numerous Valuable SPECIAL PRIZES offered for Competition. Glass Programme and all information oa application to W SIMPSON, 10 38 . Secretary PERSONNEL OF THE SANDOW TEAM WHS APPEARS AX A.A.O. & A. CLUB'S CONCERT ON THURSDAY KEXT. T. W. McOLELLAND—Ia the winner of this year's Chriatchurch weight lifting com petition. Stands sfb 8£ inches and weighs 12st lib (stripped). D« Ml RODGKRB—Is the well known Amateur Racing Cyclist, hie height is 5 feet 8 inchee, and weighs list 31b (stripped). He is che travelling representative for Messrs Best & Towns, Christohurch J. MURPHY-Height 5 feet 11£ inches, weight list 7iba. He is the Captain of the Avon Hockey Club, lie is well known to rowing men, and will give an exhibition of Boxing on Thursday evening R. MEECHAM—Height 5 feet 6| inches, weight 10 stone; Meeoham, who ia a native of Scotland is a new arrival in the colony. He haa been taught boxing by S Hughes, light weight champion of England F. A. MORNIBEOOK—(Sandow Medal list) Instructor. Is well known in Ashbur ton. He holds two British records for weight lifting, stands 5 feeb 8 inches, and weighs 12at 51db (stripped) The foregoing, acoompanied by W Olark, F. Beresford, J Tuliock, T» Flewellen, and R Acklßßon, all pupils of the Christohuroh . Sandow School,wilt give an Exhibition of the Swedish extension movement M J LYNSKEY, 10 140 Hon. Secretary WAITED Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8a lid, at Mssiloe's Zealajidk Boot Store STILL to the Front—Better Valnethan ever at Mellobs Zealandla Boot Store THE " LILY STARCH " ia superior to any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 BOOKS i—Worka by Scott, Dickens, Thackeray, Lytton, Dumas, E P Roe, A J E Wilson, Rhoda Bronghton, Mrs Henry Wood, Bret Harte, Ethel Turner, Guy Boothby, Rider Haggard, Geo. Elliott, and every other modern writer are given away with the famous BOOK GIFT Tea HANp SEWJS Repairs at D Stock 's Blae Boot Store



WANTEDB, Etc. WANTFD at Once—Feed for 300 Sheep Apply W, Ptohter, Arcade. 10 133 WANTED- Strong Re?p o'able Boy- Apply Strange & Co, Burnett Street. 10 1371 WANTED— Ycubr General ; nurao girl kept. Write M.F, 72 Cheater Street East', Chrietchurch. 10 146 WAN TKD, at once, by a young lady, ' situation as housemaid.—Apply office of this piper. 10 139 T AWN Tennis and Cricket Material, JLj Racquets from 10b 6d, Bats single and double cane, Union Driver and others; Balls, Sumps, Pads, Leg Guards. Ping Pong, ■ ' Windsor Magazine' for September, special chapter on New Zealand Leaders. New Books, Cheap Editions.. Stationery very cheap ; lines opening up* —H. M. Jokes TIT ANTED — Any quantity of young V f Roosters and Pigeons. Apply J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. MONARCH; Lawu Mowers 12m, 22s 6ci ; 14in 25*; American Churns from 10*; Milk Pans from 2s 6d ; Wood Frame Wrin gers 13s 6d at Carson & Co, Tancred Street A LARGE assortment of firßt class Eng li-h, China Earthenware, Cutlery and E P Ware, Japanese Vases, etc, suitable for wedding and birthday presents—Carson h Co£_ f^ ARDEN TOOLS, Garden Tools, of \JC every description, the largest variety in the County, at prices which defy competi 1 tion. LAWN MOWERS from 22a 6d each; wire netting from ]£d par yard. To be had only at> G Meddins, the People's Iron* morgpil | rriWO nice Houdea to Let, one in Gny X Street and the other on West) B^lti For particulars apply Misses Pam, East Street, Ariel Confectionery, NEW BOOKS-Nulhall Encycloj »iia, The Sky Pilot, The Term of ha Nat ural L:fe, (republished) 20 Century Reciter, Hints From Sandow, How to Build up Muscle, N^w Colonial Cookery Book ; Fresh f upply Nat Gould's novels ; also the following 8d each—My Japanese Wife, the Heir of Redclyffe, 8b Vedae, Dajs of Auld Lang Syne, ConoerniDg Isabel Cirnaby, and other-?, A, T. H. WILLIAMS. VALENCIA Raisins 4d, New Currants 6d, Evaporated Pears 6d, New Jam 4s d( z, Raspberry Jam Is per j*r, Tinned Fruits from 9(3, Tinned Strawberries le 6d, Canadian Tinned Tomatoes 10a", Icing Sugar 6d, Deeßicated Oocoanut 7d— Cabsqn &Co; W ANTED—A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery lo be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to 8s; 1?. COUCH, TheGh^apest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tancred Street 9 2SB ;



T)RIHrB from 4fi at Ppaece's WANTED— All Working Men to see our Tweed Troupers, 7s lid ; Strong Cord Trousers 6a lid ; 2 pair Merino Sox for Is, at Peaece's, Cash Draper and Cloih'.er WANTED -Ladies to see Trimmed Aprcm Is to 4s lid, Gookhg Aprons Is to Is 6d, Special Line Corsets 3s lid, worth 6 i~~ Peaec c's, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED TO SELL-Lot Sample Sun Bonnets, no two alike, to be sold at landed cost ] White Gloves 6d—Peakce's, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED— Boys to wear Colonial Knickers from 3a 6d Colonial Knitted Hose, all eiz^s. Is. —; Pkabcb's, Corner East and Burnett Streets I A ROE HEARTH RUGS, 2a lid, at A I'barce'b. YATES' aud Nimmo & Blair's garden and farm seeds* in any quantity ; Iron Age Seed Drills and Garden Tools of all eortß at lowest prices—Carsof & Co, WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming faahione should Bend for the new Geisha Frames ; all oolctrs. Sent poet free for 1b 9d frcm the manufacturer., A M Bendy, Hairdieeßer I; nned in. .SCRIM, T7IQR Coveting Fruit Trees frcm the late FROSTS, at JOHN WILSON, Burnett Street THEY HAVE ARRIVED! WHAT!? Why, !Our Large Shipments of NEW GOODS for the SPRING. Lovely Blouse Silks Latesb Mercerised Sateens Clean and Neat Prints Artistic Blouse Muslins Black Luatres (plain and fanny) Black Grenadine & Fancy Oaahmerettts A very choice selection NEW MILLINERY. FROM PARIS. New Flowers (they are superb) Girls' Fancy Sunshine Hats *Up to date' Sailor Hats New Gloves in Suedp, Kid, Lisle, and Silk—White, Black, und Colored Biack and White and White and Black Sunshades New Dresa Trimmings New Ruchinga New Belts and Collarettes New Shapes in Ladieu' Linen Cuffs and Collars A Fine Assortment of Gents' White Straw Hats ) Gents' Canvas Hats f Selling Gents' Linen Hats [ Fast, Gents' Paris Ties ) When "Spring Cleaning' do not forgbt -that «THE CORNER' is celebrated for Pretty Floorcloths and Linoleums Floral Blinds, all widths Choice Lace and Muslin Curtains Our Dressmaker, MisslCcbkib, is very busy, and has established afgood reputation for style, cut, and fit» PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW,



NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE CGBNEK." KAA BIRTHDAY Cards t^ho^le from O\J\J new Designs from Id to 5a each -AIH Williams 250 WELL, well, many Customers wonder how Mellor can give such wonderful value for so little money. Try for yourself and you will find that it Is a fact WHAT prize takers for pastry uses Fatty Pats baking powder the great novelty. "OATrX Pan baking powder the great X novelty, two patsy tins for nothing grocers; WE have^a beautiful range of Ladies Tan Shoes for the coming season atD Stock's Bine Boot Store 9 79 TAKE your Repairs to Stock's Bine Boob Store



1 DAVID THOMAS PROPERTY SALE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1901 ft ACRE OF LANd7~TQGETHER WITH 8-ROOMED HOUSE, STABLE, &o. MR DAY D THOMAS has received instructions from Mbs EW Hakmkr (who is leaving the district} to Beil by Public Auction, on the place, at 2 o'clook, viz— 4 ACRE OF RICH LAND B well laid out in Garden and Fruit Trees, together with a Rood House of 8 roome, Bath Room (not and cold water laid ob), Stables and Outbuildings, etc; Easy terms can be arranged Furniture Sale ab 12 o'clock. Property ab 2 o'clock, R CURTIS, I 10 132 Auctioneer



AKOADE HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries* 10 91 D. THOMAS. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. IH^VE FOR SAI-S — Several Good FARMS in tha Aehbarton Coanty, amongßt them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakata,thoroughly improved, £12 550 Acres, Mltcham Road, no buildings £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Kosd, no buildings, £4 5a 90 Acres, near Tinwald. improved, £13 5s 1000 Acres, Lauristrn, no balldirjgs, £6 207 Acres, Lowoliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Bead, improved, £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhuret, £9 5000 Acres, Binds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, nearly new, land good. £7 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, AlSenton, pood house, thoroughly improved, £450 3 Shcps, with flve roomed Duelling, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good hnd, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good land, thoroughly Improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres l Fairfield, thoroughly irir proved, £5 10s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided^ well watered, and improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald : £17 2500 acres, Laariston, £5 10s 155 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10.3 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed Houae and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acrea, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well watered, with house t stable, black smiths shop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass t subdivided into 8 paddocks, two roamed hut, £4 220 Acres, Rargitata, in tussock, sub divided Into two paddocks, wire fences, £3 290 Acree, Winchmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 D. THOMAS, Ashburton



T. Bullock. FOE SALE, 11HE following Good Building Si^js, Ashburton Town Section 427, i acre, Tancred Street; central situation Town Section 823, | acre, good land, Cox street ; only few minutes walk from Poßt Office Town Section 1122, \ acre, Wills street west, good residential site. Northern aspect Town Sections 1129 and 1130, each \ acre ; Cameron etreet west; will be sold, together or separately Easy Terms ; particulars on application T BULLOCK TO LET, DWELLING of Five Rooms, Verandah and scullery ; centrally situated, fronting Wakanui Road east ( T. BULLOCK TO LET SHOP with Dwelling Rooms attached, centrally situated in Triangle; low rental T BULLOCK TO LET ALLENTON, /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, scullery etc, \.J together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road j fir at class land for gardens Apply to T BULLOCK, Agenti to i7elF7~~~ OUTOHER'S SHOP, Easb Street;'good X) stand ; Uafcely occupied by Mr G Worner T BULLOCK P ■■■HIIIIMI ■ I ———1 WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED OR NOT YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN APPLY FOB Combined Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause in any part of the world, and also Compensa tion for Disablement by Accident. This is the Twentieth Century Speciality offered by the Mutual Life Association [of Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, 9 51 Ashburton ( Smoke New Venus



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Ashburton fob Trotting Paces. AT 2<S per mile Firs! Cafe, minimum 4a, Id per mile Second Cla.-s minimum 2", mileage counted one way only, tickets issued at Chrietchurcb, Timuru, Springburo and intermediate stations, for fi-sfc train on 17bb OCTOBER, and Express Train from f Chrißtchurch, 1/unaaudel, Rakaia and I Cherteey, available for' return till 18th OCTOBER On 17lh OCTOBER the afternoon train for Timaru will leave Ashbutton at 5.45, and run 1 hour 50 mioutea later than time table times. The train to Sprirgfcurn wi'.l leave Aahburton at 5 55 p m, and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timeteble times 10 114 BY ORDER, | FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of William and Charles Reid are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved Mother, Catherine, will move from the residence of Mr William Reid, Wills Street). West, m THURSDAY, the 17th iasfc., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., 10 1H Undertakers.



BUSINESS NOTICES BOOM! LATEST FROM FRONT jigTBR SEVERE BOMBARDMENT Premises, Tancred Street, Opposite Arcade) HAVE BEEN STRONG LV FORTIFI ED BY EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS NOW NEARLY COMPLETED. REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVING. OPENING ATTACK-NEXT WEEK BOOM SALE OF Drapery & Clothing, Fall Particulars by SPECIAL BULLETIN AND IN THIS SPACE SHORTLY, Edward Gibbard, (LATE G. DUNC&N & CO.) Tancred Street, Ashburton 10 125



SPECIAL NOTICE. rpHE undesigned begs to inform his _L numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from hie former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Business having increased so considerably these last few years that) he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for th^ir increasing support, and trusting by unrt mibtine attention to their requirements, to pc cure a continuance of their confidence, aod the honour of their kind reoommenda' UoD, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashbutton. " A Word to the Wise." ASHBUREON Ladies and Gentlemen,— SINCE opening up business in Ashburton. seven years ago, I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress our trade has made. Notwithstanding competition, the Businesß baa grown year by year, and today we are doing by far the largest Boot Trade in Ashburton. This reiralt has been obtained by keeping our Goods right up to date. We never Bit down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must never be contest, aa tastes and fashions continually change, and require to be closely watched* Oar customers can rest assured that we keep & watchful eye on the market, and never let a chance to obtain the best value slip. We are therefore in a position to offer you much better value for less money than any other trader in Ashburfon. We beg to thank our many customers for their very liberal support in the pasti, and we are sure by keeping on the same lines In future thab we have done in the past, i.e., to offer you the best possible value for little money* Our business must flourish and grow in the future as it) has done in the pasb Yours faithfully, JAMBS M&LLOB, Zealandia Boot Store, Ashburton FOR WATCHER CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Exo, OC TO G. JESSON, Praobltwl Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aahburton. —Bepairs v Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt: with. ZEALANDIA BIOYGLES MADE IN NEW ZEALAND: TiTOST IMPROVED MACHINE ON THE MARKET. 1 Specially built for New Zealand Roads One Grade—THE BEST. ]N©"w Models now 011 Vi©-w Oates, Lowry and Co., Burnett Street N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF.OYOLES



f/f6i Shipment JUST AERIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipment! j direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boar, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. HpHE NIRVANA. TEA COMPANY, _L Colombo, Ceylon, have mad* arrangements to send to Ne«r Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE, OIYLON TEAS, feeling sore the Tea drinking public will much appreciate a PURE, OHOIOE CEYLON TEA, Direob from the Grower. UN« TAMPERED WITH. K&. READ THIS^- Thesa Teaa are Packed In Ceyloa, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low oiass Teas. NIRVANA is the highest grade known to the trade, and ia sold by all leading grocers &t the came prlcej M ordinary Tea. ASK FOR, IT. DON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agent) Appointed— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet oh application "CROWN" ROLLED OATS. MANUFACTURED by EVANS AND CO, LTD, at their " Crown Mllli, 11 Dunadio, from the best New Zealand WHITE OATS, by the most modern Machinery, jusb imported from Amerioa. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To be had from all Grocers, , Bole Manufacturers, EVANS AND CO., LTD., Duaedin «nd Timaru: 9 268 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT^ WE beg to inform the public of Aih burton and surrounding district that wti have taken over the business hitherto oar* ried on by Mb George Wokneb, m a Family Batcher. East Street, Ashbartoo, and that the business will bo carried ob, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of East Belt and Wakaoni Boad. We trust that with strict atten tion to the interests of the public to merit a fair share of the publlo p&tronage< Custotveri waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TV\O CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturer* WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles euitable for Presentation? and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLES 3 LE VERS at 27i This le the watch that has given Each unfailing satisfaction, that it is needlew to mention its numerona excellent quail ties. Everyone sold is an advertisement In Itself. NEW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. £90 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Maff chainsa The Newest Novelties In Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment) FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEER East Street), Aahburtoo



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