TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov 16 Or 0 J Farr has been elected by the Bor ough Council to the Mayoralty of Karon, vaoanb through the bankruptcy of the late Mayor. The Veatura, with the British malla to November 2nd, left San Fraaoieoo on Thurs day,, due date for New Zealand.

CRICKET.

TOUR OF MACLAREN'S TEAM.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Sydney, Nov IS Meolaren,referritig to the Adelaide defeat, said it was a very poor beginning, and he felb ife very much. There would be a big obuckld m England. Still he felb sure ife wm & good batting team.

MATCH WITH VICTORIA.

Melbourne, Nov 15 The Englishmen began the saooud match of (he tour against Victoria today. McLaren decided not to play awing to & Blight attack of (rheumatism. Last night's rain made the grouad sodden, necessitating a postponement till 2 0 30, The weather for the remainder of the day was fine. Worrall captained the Victorians. Winning the toes, he gave the visitors the first chance of testing the qoaliiiea of the pitob. The wet) wicket appeared to suit the Englishmen better than the fast) Adelaide Oval. Altogether, the play was more interesting and asveral displayed better form than In the opening match; Jessop, who has a most Unorthodox style, made things lively, putting bis runs together m half an hour Quaife, who went m fourth, took no chances, his mooring being painfully slow. Jones, m the little time ho stayed, kept the field moving. Hie eoore included a fiver off McLeod. The wiokefc was cut up a good deal towards the close. The Viotorians acquitted themselves well lo the field. Followit g are thn scores : — Englishmen.—First Inoings—Jessop 26. Tyldealey 10, H*\ward 12, Lilley 6. Garnett 17, Jones 18, McGahey 15 9 Br&und 2, Barnes 19, Qaaife cot out 36, Blythe 1, tundries 4 ; total 166. Bowling analysis—Saunders, three wickets for 61 rans ; MoLeod, five for 75 ; Armstrong two for 8 ; Liver, none for 18.

THE UMPIRE QUESTION

Received November 16, 9 05 a m Melbourne, Nov I© There is much diasatiaf&otion m crickeb circlea ab the New South Wales Association, refusing McLaren's request to ba allowed feo appoint an umpire. Ib is reported that mtber than submit to such arbitrary dicta tion, the Melbourne Club will o&noel the Englishmen's match beginning m Sydney on Friday

Interprovincial

United Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Nov 15 The death occurred to-day ac CartertoD. of Lady Tancred, widow of Sir Thomas Tancred. The deceased lady was 83 years of age The Petone Navals m their work at the 64-poUnders ab the annual camp competi tion with other artillery corps for the first clnsa {>riz9 and badge, have done some excellent shooting. One detachment attained a figure of merit of 1.126 (I<> hits) and another made 18 hits with 18 rounds, with a figure of merit of 1175. This constitutes a record for the colony. The firab pr!2) last year wag won with a figure of merit of 0 85 Auckland, November 35 The Auckland Af?rloultßFal Show opened today, and was a pronounced BOCCBHB. The weather was not alto gether favourable, bob it promises well for to-morrow, the ' People's Day.' when a record attendance is expected. The total exhibits are 1342. The exhibit of blood horses was disappointing for a place like Auckland, but saddle horsts and fmraters show a great Increase. The com petition m dairy produce was nofc bo strong as afc the last two showa. The exhibits as a whole, however, were dccl? deftly satisfactory Cheistghurch, November 15 Mr Gilbert Anderson, manager of the Ohdetoburch Meat Company, has returned after a prolonged visit to the United King dom and America m connection with the frozen meat trade. He faaa arranged with the shipping oornpanies to take frozen meat direeb to any port m the United Kingdom where there ia cool storage. He says, that plenty of trade can be done among the better classes of artisans m the north of England. He thinks the American methods m market tug goods m a bright and attractive manner nhould be adopted. In hia opinion the frozen meat trade haa virtually only oommeaoed, and he is inclined to believe that) ib will nob be very long before Canterbury lambs will be going into New York. Ihvebcargill, Nov 15 The death ia announced, after a brief |Unep, of Mr Archibald McKellar, who has long been Identified wi.h the Caledoni an Society, the Barns Club, and chief of the Highland Society of Southland WANGSANtT!, Nov 15 Aba meeting of the Wangaaui Rifle Club tonight, it waß decided to wind up, owing to the lack of interest and poor encoaragemenb extended to rifle clubs by the Government.

The Visit of the Discovery.

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Ohristchurch, Nov 15 Twenty-three Siberian doga for the Discovery Antarctic expedition arrived by the Talane this morning, and wore tran shipped to Quail Island to awaib the arrival of the Discovery, le is understood to be inaoounfc© that the ship wiil call ab Stewart Island to take off the doga left) thera by Haw Borchevinck. Ihe dogs are orosaea of the retriever, collie, and fox teriier with the wolf, and appear to bo somewhat savage, The average ooßb of each dog is £40, and the average pulling capeoity of each ia 2001 ob, ChkistcHcrch, Nov 16 Tweaty-five Canterbury flock owners are contributing ben prime Canterbury sheep apiece as a gift to the dieoovery, on oondition that the Government will deliver the sheep free at Lyttelton. The movemenb was Initiated by Mr Joseph Bayclon. The Mayor Mr Rhodes suggeetß that perhaps some other dletrieta might supply the expedition with the beef they need on the same terms, while the Press uuggeste that Taranaki might present it) with bubter, and Otago with oheeae.

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BELGIANS CLAIMS SETTLED.

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RecsivedJJ November 16, 9 12 a.m London, Nov 15 The Daily lelegraptis correspondent describes the usa by the Boers of ex panding ballets In recent battles, and the callous robbery of the dying and dead Sandberg, Botha's aide-de-camp, is lecturing m France. He declares that tbe Boers will insißfe on their indepen dence and the possession of Gape Colony, owing to British cruelty m the Transvaal and Orange Colony Eari Selborne speaking at Leeds, said the Boera were absolutely irrecon cilable. If responsible Government were granted them immediately, they I would use it like a rifle against «a. There must be an interim period for reconstruction on the basis of a just, free and firm Government, and time would do the rest Great Britain haa granted Belgium the sum of £4000 to settle the claims of Belgian's deported from South Africa

General Macdonald in Sydney.

COLONIAL SOLDIERS EULO GISED

United Press Associafcion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ! Sydney, Nov. 15 Sir Hector Macdonald had an en thusiastic reception on bis arrival The Mayor, on behalf of the citizens, welcomed him at tho Town Hall. There was a largo gathering, and the High land Society took a prominent part m the proceedings. Sir Hector is the guest (f the Lieutenant-Governor. Received November 16, 9 30 afri Sydney Nov 16 Sir Hector Macdonald has b3en interviewed. He spoke highly of the hospitable treatment he received m New Zealand, where the people could not do enough to make lim remember his trip with satisfaction and thankful ness He was much impressed with what he saw m New Zealand, as it afforded him personal evidence of the loyal feeling which bound the Empire together. Australian and New Zealand soldiers had the making tf great sol diers, and by additional and concerted training wou!d make the finest soldiers the Empire could produce.

The Cyclone m Australia.

FXTBNSIVB DAMAGE

PEOPLE RENDERED HOME LESS

United Preaa Aisociabion—TSy Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Nov 15 J^ine pereona were injured, some seriously, by falling debris at Oastle malne. Several of them were rescued from collapsed houses after the galp. Received November 16, 9 30 a m Melbourne, Nov 16 The storm did immense damage, especially to country property and crops m the Oastlemaine district. It ia estimated that the damage will amount to £50,000. A relief fand has been started for peop'e rendered homeless. The wheat crops m some districts are practically rained. Sydney, Nov 16 The damage by the storm to the wheat crops m the Riverina, district is ruinous to many farmers. The force of the wind m Berrigan may be judged by the fact that a 1,000 gallon tank was lifted bodily, and car ried a mile.

Australian.

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Received November 16, 9 50 a m WESTRALIAN POLITICS Perm, Nov 16 .It is understood that a hitch has occurred in Mr Piosse'a negotiations He ia unable to form a Ministry and will wait on the Governor today, aud advise that Mr Morgan be sent for.

BAPTIST UNION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Nelson Nov 15 The Baptist Conference this morning adopted a comprehensive Bchema of church extension, and set up a committee to vigor ously prosecute the eolu-me. The Rev F Borehftm presented tho report of the ' New Zdalund Baptist ' newspaper. Ib showed an increase m circulation, and £10 profit on the I year's working. Tho tlectiou of officers resulted ;•—R«>v F Boreham, of Mosaic', president ;Mr T W Adams, of Greenda'e, vice-president ;Rev J J North, secretary ; Mr A Chidgey, treasurer ; committee, Rava C Daliaston (Wellington), R SUray (Nelson) A Pewdnay (Wanganui), Clark (Auckland) and Collins (Ponaonby), and Metsrs Hoby and Driver. The Rev R S Gray was ap" pointed union preaoher, and the Rev F Boreham was re elected editor of the • New Zealand Baptist.' A Students' Com- i rnittee consisting of the Reva F. R Ohrk, U Dall&Bton, J J North, and R 8 Gray and Mr Driver was appointed. Strong resolutions were passed calling on the Government to act up a Royal Commission to enquire into the alleged degradation of Maoris through tho introduction of liquor into Native territory. Resolutions were also passed dealing with the gambling evil. The Assembly re-affirmed its position m favour of the Bible m schools ; the resolution being carried, after discussion, by a majority of nearly three to one. An invitation from the Auckland Tabernacle for next) year's Conference to be held there waa accepted. In the evening a public Young People's Jubilee Meeting, waß held. Mr A Hoby pre sided* Excellent addresses were delivered by the Revs J J Doke (of Ohristohurch) and J Greenhough. Tho Jubilee meetings have been, from first to last, a great success.

EARTHQUAKE.

An earth tremor was distinctly felb m Ashburton at about a quarter to eight o'clock this morning. Windows rattled, clocks stopped, a«d tables and other furniture oscillated m the houses, but no damage was dons so far as we can learn, ' except some crockery being broken.

United Press Association—By Eloutrio Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, November 16 A Bharp shock of earthquake occurred ab aboub ten minutes to oight this morning. The Postal Department ia advised that the Cheviot Post OtSce was completely wrecked by tbia tnornirjg'a earthquake, Everything was dismantled, and every jar m the office broken One death, that of a baby, is reported, and two accidents occurred. Cheviot m m a state of collapse, and business is suspended. Damage waa also done to the Post Office at Waiau. Timaru, November 16 A shock of earthquake was felt here this morning at lg minutes to 8. The shock caused a distinct fcrembliug, lasting about 30 seconds. Greymouth, November 16 A sharp shook cf earthquake, lasting over ten seconds, occurred ab 7.45 this morning Christchttrch, November 16 One of the sharpest Bhocke of earth quake felt here f^r many years was experienced at 7.47 a.m., lasting over half a minu'e. The Cathedral spire cracked m two places, and part of the spire under the cross has beon shifted about a foot Beyond their jury to the Cathedral spire the damage to other bui dings is not con» sider.ible. Several house chimneys fell, and ft tank ucder the ro >f of the ]> I C over fl>wed and dam&ged goods two storeys below. It was feared that Wardell's new building at the corner of High find Cashel Streets had gone ouo of plumb, but experts state thatit isnot the ever. The only apparent damage ie a crack m a small chimney. Ab the Normil School, which ia built on peaty ground, several cracks are noticeable m the outside walls. One crack m the northern gable.though not serious, seems to show that but for the buttresses the whole wall would have fallen. & leading builder estimates it will take £800 to repair the Cathedral spire, the Bame amounb ptaobloaily as on the previous occasion. Blenheim, Nov 16 A prolonged bub not very severe earth uafee waa feltfhere at 7 45 this morning. Nelson, November 16 A prolonged shock of earthquake cocurred at 745 this morning, lasting over half a minute, m a direction north to south. Buildings recked and groaned. The Church clock stopped at the exact minute ; doors, crockery, pictures, ttc, swayed for Beveral seconds after the shock ceased. A marked feature of the shock was its duration and a gentle swayfog and undulating motion. Several people were quite scared, some rushed oub of their houaosin alarm; Happily though one cf the longeab shock* ever felb here, the mocion was nob severe, and bo damage is yet reported. Dwedtf, Nov 16 A Bharp shock of rartbquake occurred here at a quarter to eight thia morning.

TSE ASHBUETON GCABDIAJS s SATIBDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1901



m Sporting. SOUTH CANTERBURY TEOTTING OLUB. TROTTING MEETING, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16tb, 1901 PROGRAMME : I.—Handicap Maiden Teotting Baob, of 16 bova ; second horse 2 e®vs iron the stake. About l\ miles. For all horses that have never won a trotting race (private matches excepted). Nomination, 15^ ; acceptance, fre*« To start at L3O pm. 2,—Mile Dash Handicap Time Teot, of 20 soys ; second hor&e 3 buvb from tht stake. Nomination, 15s ; scoeptanet 5s To start at 2.10 p.m. 3,—Timaku Handicap ri imb Teot, ef 36 eov8; second horee 5 eova from the stake. About 2 miles. Nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, 15s. To etwfc at 2 50 p m. 4.—-Pefsidekts Handicap Timk Trot, of 25 soys ; second horee 4 boys from the stake. About 1| miles. Nomln* afcion, 15s ; acceptance, 10a, To start ab 3 30 pm s,—One Mile Electeio Time Trot, of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the I stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept '" ance, free. To start at 4.10 p.m. 6.—Ladies' Bracelet Handicap Trot, of 5 soys, and 15 soys added. Honei to be nominated by ladies. ArnttenK riders and drivers to be approved by the C!ub. Nomination, 1 soy ; ma* ceptance, free. To start at 4.50 p.m. 7.—Seadown Handicap Time Teot, of 15 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Abont 1| miles. Nomin ation^ 15s; acceptance, free. To start at 5 30 p.m. ' CONDITIONS: Meeting held snbject to the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. All horses most be ridden or driven m proper Jockey Ooptame. . Colours must be declared at time of nomination. Stakes paid m full. No Horse's Handicap will appsar anlsti Fees accompany Nomination. All disputes will be settled by the , Stewards, whose decision shall be final. Pedigree, Age, Colour, Sex, and Per formances mnst accompany nominations. Nominations to be made with the Hon. Sec, P.O Box 72, Tinoaru, or at Shamrock Hotel, on THURSDAY, November 28fch, at or before 9 p.m. Handicaps December sth Acceptances will close at 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 12th. FEED. O. WATSON, 11 95 Hon. Sec, Box 12, Tiraara BUSINESS NOTICES PICTUBE FRAMING BY J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STREET. LARGE STOCK MOULDINGS. © _____«-( mMmiim^mmm ■ CLOTHING FACTORY NEW STRAWS. NEW STRAWS Boys^ from Is; Mens from Is 6d. Largest Assortment. Lowest Prices, MEN S TENNIS SHIRTS, 3s 6d. MENS TENNIS SHIRTS. New Patterns. New Patterns; Silk Stripes, White Oanvas, etc Large Stock of NEW TIES from 1«: Newest Patterns, well worth double. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY LOTHING JD ACTORY ToifrTEA^r HEiySitflOATi's. ESrABLISHED 1874r ''.< ':■ ■■ ill ft 111 I I 1 I II Woo>m»rk6thM fllf 181 l 111 I ill aS6umed its nor. If II If lif Jill m&litate >weoiD itm. mt \w iixjjii/ Rive much better &CO, value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Simp'cs Ci tTWFIIrJ " of Choicest) TWRED3 ever ij | |f|||] shown. Consequently £3 10s \m | | ,\ Suits are far superior this 111 II \% J ÜBILBIS BUILDINGS 9 10« Mr« Jolinston, T> BGISTEKED Teacher of the Pianoforfc & Singing BTavelook Street, WAN'rED—Everybody to look nice by wearing a pair of Mellor'i Zealandia Bjots. Great value at Mellor 1 jaafc now WANTRD— Every Lady to look nh» on Show Day by wearing a pair of onr American Shoes—Mellor^Zeilandi* Boot Store



T. Bullock. FOB SkhE, ™~ ALLENTON HALF AN ACHE, being Lot 22, fronting Charles Street near Woollen Factory, on whioh is erected a Cottage of 3 Roms au"d Scullery. Good landj fenced all round with macrooarpa fence and planted with Fruit trees Inspection invited Easy terms if required T. BULLOCK, TO LET. O UTOHER'cS SHOP, East Street j good _D etand; lately occupied by Mr G Worner T BULLOCK. FOR BALE. THE following Good Building Sites, Ashburton Town Section 427, £»ore, Tenored Street; central situation Town section 823, acre, good land, Cox street; only few minutes walk from Poet Office Town section 1122, £ aore, Wills street west, good residential aite. Northern aspect Town sections 1129 and 1130, each | aore j Cameron street west; will be sold together or separately Easy terme; particulars on applio»tion __________ T BULLOCK F. FKRRIMAN FOR SALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. IHAVE received instruotionß from Mr W Mc&uslin (who is leaving for the North leknd) to sell bis property situated on the Alford Forest Road, near the Woallen Factory, consisting of Lots 35, 36, and 37, containing three roods. A comfcrtttble House of four rooms haa been erected on Lot 35, and as Mr McAuelin has received an appointment wii h the Eieo> trioal Engineering Supply Company he has instructed me to effeot a speedy sale* Full particulars as to price and terme can be obtained on application, _F. FIR RIM AH, Land and Estate Agent, Havelock Stree { . ______ Continuation of the Kor»h-Eaeb Town Belt, Hampstead IHAVE reoeived instructions from Mr JOHK Ceum, to Eel! his property tituated as above, containing about three roods, upon which is erected a substantial Brick house of seven rooms, with cellar, and at the other end of the section a stable and trap shed. Fall particulars can ba had on application, F. FERRIMAN. Land and Estate Agent FOB~~BALE^ To Those Seeking an In vest meet for Capital IBAVtf for DiepoPHl a Splondld Block of Good Town Property, returning good Interest for the F>um required. F. FERRIMAN. WASUNUL FOK~SALE. A FARM OF 600 ACRES. F. FETvRIMAN.__ JOSEPH FORDS SCOUE & LUNG WORM MIXTUBF. TESTIMONIALS. H,Z Farmers' C^-operative Association 3f Canterbury, Ltd. To Mr F Ferrirnsin, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —lie Ford's Lutij* Worm Mixture. In complianco with your request, we have p'ea&ure m stating chat we have now sold «his Mixture for several years, with aa increasing demand, and It has given general 'satisfaction. Yoars faithfully, A H Turn ball, Manager To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburfcon, Dear Sir,^—-In reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that I have been Agent for Ford'a Lung Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy, I am, dear siiy Yours faithfully, D Thomas. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashbnrton. Dear Sir,—Although we have acted as agenta for Ford'a Sccur and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years, and have supplied sheep breeders regu larly daring that period, we have not yet) had a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have, used if. Yours truly, Wright, Stepheneon and 00. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE have just landed exa.s ' Wakanui the largest shipmenb of Gent's Fashionable Hits and Caps we have hitherto imported ; comprising full ranges of the famous " COOL SPRING " HATS, for which we have secured the sole agency m Aehbnrton. STRAW HATS 1 All •up to FRAME FELT HATS (date, 1 from FLEXIBLE FELT HATS fls up to 14a NOVELTIES IN CAPS ) U each. CRAIGHEAD <TbERRYMAN She Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON Fishing 1 Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to tha fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKuE m great variety—Minnows.sFjieß, Reels, Lines, Waders, Bods, etc, eto Anglers call and inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLFy BROS. EAST STREET, MELLOR'S Zaalandia Boofc Store is now showing some pretty lines m Ladies Boots and Shoes, in A the latest Btylee and shapes



BUSINESS NOTICES ALL fBKOUGH A~~~ TEAPOT, rilO PROPRIETOR PLAKT&KOA JL RKMXDiBS. Pahiat.ua, Main Street, ingusb-13, 1901 Dear Sir,—-Having had occasion to use your Pianttkoa Ointment, I cannot speak too highly of its healing virtues. My lUtle boy got accidentally scalded through the opsettlng of cha teapot from the stove. The scald was vtry bad and on both legs extending from the knees downwards, I procured a bex of Plante koa Ointment from the Chemist, and the scald was dret>sed at oeco, and the way it eased the pain and took away the irjflama tion was wonderful, and m a day or two the little chap was playing about as usual. Id healed like macho I may say I have aleo used Plantekoa Medicine for Indigestion, and general run down of the system, and found ifc do all that was claimed for It. While using the first battle I made flesh rapidly, and GAINED SEYEEAL POUNDS IN WEIGHT, I can most strongly recommend it. (Signed) Mb. John Tauchee IMPORTANT TO DAIRYMEN AND FARMERS Me J. Weight, of Waiweto, Lower Hutt, (a leading Dairy Farmer m that District cays :— * 1 have much pleasure m recommending your Plantekoa Ointment. Not only have we used it m the house as occasion required for burns, cats, swellings &c, &c, but have often used it for cows teats and have found nothing ro equal it. Plantekoa Remedies from any leading Ohemist or Storekeeper: J. WILSON HAS a LAEGE &BEAUTIFUL%TOIK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit^AU Glasses of Booms BURNEIT STRBEU TO THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON From the Rak.ua, to tbe Racgitata Rivers Ladies and Gbstlemkn,— HAVING Eeoured the Sols Agency for the South Island of Now Zealand, for the world famed Win. Sellers and Sobb' ENGLISH WASHING MACHINES, the audemgned respectfully beg to Intimate that they have resigned their positions with the D.I 0,, m order to commence m business for ; themselves, and trust by courtesy, Integrity, ' *nd unswerving attention to business to 3< cure the sime heartiness of support i ;jrtendad to them while with the DI.O. ! Before removing to Uhriatchurch to eatab* ii*h their headquarters, they will for the next tsw weeks eoniinue the sale of these won ierful machines m this district at the uuderaigued address, (three dczac have just oome to hand, but as the Rreater part of these are already booked, early application for free Ida's will be necessary. In the Piano und Urgt.ii Business, our thorough knowledge and loDg practical ?xporience m thii line, places us iv ihe happy position of knowiDg fxactly what to recom mend for '.ho Nsw Zaalanrt climate, while us r'jgarda value (or money, we believe that we san give fully 25 to 50 per cent, belter value chan houses keeping up expensive establish ments, paying big salaries, and enormous incidental expenses, la the Tuning and Repairing Business (either Pianos or Organs) cur Mr H Graco has had what perhaps one Tuner out of » hundred at the present time m New Zealand has not had, viz—An English Training having, only two months ago, returned to New Zealand after rive years' training m tbree of ih« best English factories where the Instruments are made and builb. Any business entrusted to us m this line can be thoroughly depended on, and we guarantee to give entire satisfaction. He will also visib this district every six months, and clients wishing to engage him permanently will please notify us promptly, as his list for this distriot is already nearly full* Thanking you for past courtflaiea, and trusting to merib, by thorough practical knowledge of, and strict) attention to busi ness, a continuance of your kind patronage In our new sphere.—We are, Faithfully Yours, GRACE BROS., Direct Impobthbs of Pianos and Organs, And Sole Agents for South Island, for Sellers' Washing Machines. Private Address — Peter Street, three Doors past Mr Robert Alcorn's, Private Residence, and on Saturdays only at tha Arcade, Ashburton. 11 4 WANTED— Every man m the district to see Specie 1 Suits 21s, Strong Shirts la lid, 2* 63, 2slie!, Merino Socks 6d, Braces 6J a pair, Handkerchiefs 4d, LinenCollara b\, I'eiby Ties 6d, 9d 8 I«, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street FOUND -The Ready Money Shop m Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) —• Best value m Men's Merino Pants la lid, Brown Ootton do Is 6d, Heavy Ribbed do la 9J, Singlets Is lid, Onrd Trousers 4j lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8a 6d TTT ANTED Known—Lovely Prinba fro.m Vf 4£i, Fancy Pinafora Muslins 3£l, Madras Muslins for Blouses m Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7£l, Large Aprons ll|i, Gorgets 2s 6d, Oaahmere Hose Is, at the Ready Money Shop, Tanored Street 6 4 npHE Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Ready Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 91, Door Mats. Is, Best Wool do 3s lid, Yard wide Oarpet Is 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4£d, Latest Oarpet Designs and Tiles m two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE-Orepe Cretonnes 4id, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and le, Lace Curtalos from le 6ci, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£|. Sbrong U,B Tabling 10£cS, Nftinsook, fui! 421n wide, 5s 9d a dozen at Gibbaed's, Ready Money Draper BRESSES-Bronhe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7a 111, 88 lid, dress length, Summer Boigaa 6s 9d, Nuhb' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5a lid dress, French Poplins 8a lid, All Wool Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5s 9d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade YATES' and Nimmo & Blair's garden and farm seeds m any quantity ; Iron Age Seed Drills mnd Garden Tools of all sortß at lowest prices—Cabsoi? & Co, HOW to get a beautifnl Libtary for nothing. Use the famous BOOK GIFT Tea and select yoar Books from Catalogne of 500 books that are given aw ay freet



■ WANTEI'S, ETO. _ i 13 APTIST Church.—To-morrow Evening i JL3 —Baptismal Service. All welcomo ™_™_^»,_ rare _™. .lli?° lOST, from lUkaia—Black Pouy Gelding. _J Apply to D Thomas or H R Davison, ft&kaia 11 94 WANTED immediately-Good Steady Ploughman for Amuri district.— Apply E A Mackay, Wail Office. 11 78 KOOLIBAH, ouns headache instantly, relieves all paius quickly. PIANOFORTE for Sale, nearly new, by Brinemead & Sons, London ; m perfect condition.—Apply Mb Ward, East Btreet, South. [11 102 KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Sprains, etn, WANTED, by this week—so Pahs or Hares, and 100 Pairs of Pigeons.— JHJewitt, Burnett Street. 11 65 WANTED—A Young Mao to take all Watches and Clooke to be repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to »: X; COUCH, The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tattered Street] KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Re liever, 2« chemists and grooeis. , WANIEDKNOWN—Thata big line of Lace Gurtaios we have just landed, ex s.b. Paparoa, is fu'.l of really nice goods at temptiDg prices. Full dieplay m our windows—MncHELL & Turner, /CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low \^J Price. The sorb you want is the best for the money, and that) ie our sort* Come and see at Mitchell & Turner's T7"ALENCIA Raißina 4d, New Currant V 6d, Evaporated Pears 6d, New Jam 4s duz, Rißpberry Jam Is per j*r, Tinned Fruitß irom 93, Tinned Strawberries Is 6d» Canadian Tinned Tomatoes lOd, Iciog Sugar 6d, Deeaioated Oocoanut 7d—■Caeson & Co; tTIiHE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO?, TANORBD STREET, ASBBURTON. Enamelling, Psating and light Engineer ing Workq. BOWLS !! BOWLS !! BOWLS! ! season just opened. SHttEP SHEARS— 1' U.S. 8i8.A.. etc. Oil Stoves, Oil, Lamp Black, Raddle and Branding OH; LAWN MOWERS m great variety, al! at Bedrock prices, at G Meddins' 'Ihe Peoples' Iron monger.' NEW BOOKS — The Herb of Grace, Both Kides of the Veil, The Gold that Perieheth, The Man who knows Better, Cardigan, The Wastrel, The Story of Fish Life, The Striking Hour, A Double Choice. A splendid variety of Pocket Reference and Teacberts' Bibles now landing; Prayer, Hymn, and Time Books. Pianos and Organs sjld on easy payments. Music—H M Jones; NEW Benson's Currants just to hand (extra fine sample) 6d per 1b ; Good Cooking Figs 5d per Ib, or 3!bß for als ; Jars Raspberry Jam 9.1 per j*r; lib tins Jam4d per tin, 3s 9d per dczjn ; Preserved Apricots 8d per tin ; Preserved Pineapple 9d par tin ; 2|lb tin Tomatoes 9J per tin ; Deaeicated Cucoanut 6d per lb, at Fletchbb IiBOS, Cash Supply Stores \Tt7 E RECOM MEND ™T HE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO, FOB CYCLE REPAIRS, Etc. tpiNEST Cane~Sugar, ?Q:b b&gl "ioTST, 1561 b baga 12s, 40lb bags 8^ 9J, also Preßerving or Brewer's Crystal 2|lperib, or 70»b bag 15a 6d. Largest aßsoitment of Jam Jars to select from at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores SPECIAL Announcement—During thie month you can get a suit to measure for 555, ab W H Psahcb, Cash Draper HATS—Sp clal purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples m Ladies' &nd Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pbarob, dah Draper] BLOUBEB —Beautiful Muslins, Mercerised Sateens, and Cambrics and Fanoy Piques, made up for 2s 6d—W H Peakck, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of neweab makes. Pulley belts la 6tJ, Is lid, 2a 6d. The New Queen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2a 3d, Fast Prints 4|d, L%rge Hearth Eugs 2a lid—W H Peabob, Corner East and Burnett Street. GOOD ADVICE LADIBSi! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Millinery LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Costumes LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New ManUcs LADIES I FOR THE SHOW, See Our Gloves ' (Best Value m Town) LADIES ! FOR THE RACES. See Our New B'oaies LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Scarfs & Neokwear LADIES ! FOR THE RACE?, Sne Our New TeiliDgs LADIES & GENTS S FOR THE SHOW, See Our Boota aed Shoes I GENTS ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Tlea (Very Choice) GENTS S FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Straw,* Pelt Hata L4DIES & GENTS [ BUYgYOUR GOODS AT "THE COBNEB, 11 HORTHOOTE & HEFFORD PROPRIETORS. {? AA MORE Prize Books to band, direob t)\J\J from the publishers ; also new novele, including Amse of Old Vincennes, The Early Stars, The King's Secret, Qaeen Bweetbeart and o>hers. Cheap editions of The Final War, Splendid Spur, Devlin, the Barber, Australian Bushrangers, Sant Ilario, etc; Wright's Poultrykeeper, revised edition, Handbook on Incubators, etc. A. T. H. WILLIAMS. A SHOE that does nob wear well is not cheap afc any pries. Our Ladies' Stylish American Shoes, m black or tan, buttoned cr laced, at 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fit well; our sawn walking shoes at 6s 6d and 6s 8d evo marvels. Come and see them, at R Alcobn's* 11 49 MONARCH Lawn Mowers 12in, 22a 6d ; lain 255; American Churns from 10a; Milk Pans from 2s 6d ; Wood Frame Wrin gers 13s 6d at Oabson & Co, Tanered Street.



FRIKDLAKDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr FA Cocks's Farm of 912 Aorea at Mayßeld by Auction we shall now bo prepared to deal privately, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. PUBLIC NOTICES. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH- Aehburton, Rev Ri Raine, mornirg and evening ; Winohniore, Sunday School Anniversary, at 3 o'clock ; distribution of prizes; Preacher—Rev. Raine. 11 104 BARING Square Wesleyan Ohuroh— Tomorrows Servoes — Morning— Hey T Fkb j Evening, Mr S 8 Chapman. Lll 105 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT. OF NORTH CANTERBURY. KINDERGARTEN MANUAL EXER CISES. Teaohbbs' Classes CLASSES for Women m Modelling, Brushwork, and Paper 'Folding, will be held on SATURDAYS at the Ashburton Main School, from 11 a.m., under the tuition of Mrs E. Willis and Miss M. A. Grant, commencing on Saturday, 25rd Barren b. H. C. LANF 9 Secretary. Christchurcb, 14th Nov.. 1901 11 93 UPPER ASHEURTON ROAD BOARD PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Bridge on Allan's Road ia UNSAFE FOR TRAFFIC, and the Road ia Stopped, pending Hepaire. Persons crossing do so at ;heir own iisk, By Order, JOHN DAVIBON, il 101 Clerk VOLUNTEER NOTICE INSPECTION PARADE THE AehburFoa R fljs and Aahburton Guards will Parade on TUESDAY Evening, 19th November, at 7.30 p.m-, at ;he Drillshed, for inspection by Colonel Webb, Offioer Commanding the Canterbury D'Btiiot* By Order, Captain w. b. dolman, Commanding Aehburtoa R £1)8 CAPTAIN E. F. NICOLL, 11 97 Commanding Ashburton Guards "A THING OP BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVBB." npdERKFORE Procure the Services of «T, JLi. HIGGH TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES With his Beautiful Doeigns m Paper and Paint Work, As Spring is coming, apply early to avoid the rush of work. WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, & PAPERINGS IN STOCK. J. L. HIGGS. Tanorbd Stbhbt. FOR watches; clocks, jewellery, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Someraeb Hotel) Aehburton. —Bepairs" a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and Mosh Up to date 'Farm Machinery m the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal m an actual Field Trial, Light draught combined with strength, a perfect sower, and a trial given. Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVFSTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest, light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most up to date m the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONflS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Dotng away with the oogs makes it the simplest] and best catting machine made, HAY RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrowß, SprtngtJned Cultlva* tore, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, aid Terms very easy. Extras for above kept m stock Agenb for Southland Implement and i Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainlesa Envoy, □o cogs or chain, but rolls alonp tihe easiest running machine m the nu rk« <; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOR "Ta L E . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Aotrsa MONEY To Lend from Q% per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, AROABE, I MaohtnetTs Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 T*~~Hi"sHUwT"The Show—Be up to date and save money by gaing to Mallor's Special Bargain Sale, la Tancred



Tenders, ~~ ""tenders] " rjiENDERIS are invited for Building JL Hcuae at Methven. Pirns and Speci fications ab my Office. Tenderß- close od TUESDAY, November 26% at NOON Tho lowest cr any Tender neb necesrarly accepted R BIRD, UlO3__ Architect DAVID THOMAS TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY NEXT, Not. 19, 1901 MR D THOMAS will effjr, on account) of a Oient, at the above fixture,—' 3 Purebred Berkshire BOARS, 6 month 8 old. Przi takers at Aahburton and Timaru Shown. R CURTIS, Jl 9fl_______________ Auctioneer Government Notices. THE KOXIQUS WEEDS ACT, 1900. A 3JTKNTION is hereby drawn to tho |Xa prorisiona of the above named Acb, | especially as bo clearing Uftlifornian Thistle, Bweebbriar, Blaokberry, and such other plants as have been declared " Noxious 1 Weeda" by the Local Authority of the District. The Inspectors of Stock have been appointed Inspectors under the Acb, and instructed to see that the necessary work ia carried out. JOHN Di RITCHIE, Secretary. Department of Agriculture, Wellington, October, 190 L 11 60 <tmi*mumimm,m,i*mM,i«torn n >mm t mm*M ■ ifiii_jj Public Notices oddfellows' hall. ' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25m. A GREAT LEOTURE 6fe /AUR PURITAN & PROTESTANT \J FOREFATHERS," By Rev; J. G. Geebnhough, MiA, The President of the British Free Churoh Council, Ticket?, Is, may be obtained from ftfeserß A. Orr, H M Jones, A T H Williams, Grant and Moore, aad J Steel, Alford Forest Road. 11 99 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT ) COMPANY, Ltd. NOTICE TO FARMERS | THE last receiving date for Free&ing and Shipment ad Winter Rates, will be SATURDAY, 23rd tnsb. Until the Fairfield Works reopen, Stock is received and frozen at the Belfast Works ab equal tj Fail field Rates, F WAY MOUTH* Secretary 139 Hereford Street, Ohriabohurch, 15th November, 1901 11 84 MR T. if^BLWY^ (Of Measrs Webley and Sons), PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ASH BURTON. Town and Country Orders sent m to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to. MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER and rpEACHER of PIANOFORTE and Jl ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest mueic by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £1 Is per quarter AGENT FOR EMPtfESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, Silks and Frames, as usual> ' Tanckbo Sibhei (next B&hh, Herbalist)



Smoke New Venas Wade's Wokm Figs are moat, effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is Smoke New "Venue



UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MEALS MEANS that you have gob Indigestion. The food is nob digesting. The stomach jb weak and won't do its work propesly. The food is fermenting and gas is being given off that filla the intestines This accounts for the blown out uncom fortable feeling you have { Specks float before the eyes. Bad taste m i tha mouth, want of energy, Coativeceßs, all point) to derangement of the Stomach and Liver LOASBY'S WAHOO WILL CURE YOU It has cured huisdreds before like yourself and you will probably find relief from the very first dose, whilst less than one bottle wilt usually oure the worst case, Price 2a 6d everywhere, or posb free from Loasby's Wahoo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Daoedin BARGAINS Id Boots, Bargains m Boots, at Mellor'a Special Boot gale