SOUTH AFRICA.

UnlfcwJ Pre«B Asnociation—By FSlnotrlo

Tolegraph—Copyright

KITCBF.N* R'S WEEKLY REPORT.

London, Nov 13

Lord Kitchener's weekly report ■tates that 63 Boers were killfd, 105 woßsoded, 104 taken prisoners, and 45 surrendered.

DE WET IN ORANGE COLONY.

tUt RAILWAYS DYNAMITED.

METHUEN IN PURSUIT.

LIYDNi SUPREME EFFORT.

London. Nov 18

De Wet is assembling a force on the north eastern portion of Orange Colony. Oolamna are moving to die perse it. General French reports that Com mandant Maritz's attack at Pique! berg, on the 7th inst, was easily re pulsed

Fooche has dynamited the railway at Myburg Siding, Lord Methnen is pursuing De L» R©y and Kemp in the Western Transvaal.

The Times' Brassela correspondent •teteis that Leyds and Fischer are visiting Berlin with the object of making a supreme effort to obtain the Kaiter's mediation.

A MONUMENT TO DE WET

BsißLm, Nov IS

Five hundred Germans who bear the name of Christian have erected a morm asenfc to Commandant Christian De Wet at Scheierateir, in Germany

GALE IN ENGLAND.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC DIBLO LOOATED. NUMEROUS WRECKS AT SEA. SERIODS LOSS OF LIFE. London, November 13 A great gale has bsen raging over the greater part of the United King dom.

There was a phenomenal rainf ill in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Eng land, inundating whole districts, especially in Yorkshire and Ulster, •wfaWe therailw*y traffic waa dislocated, the water overflowing some trains and extinguishing the engine fires.

There were numerous wrecks, and ten lives were lost. The coastguards, in the teeth of the gtlp, descended the clifla at the Foath Foreland, some 300 feet, by a rope ladder to assist a crew In danger. Received November 14, 9 6 a m London, November 13 Daring the storms in England a French ship was wrecked of! Suoder landj and nineteen pereonn were drowned

EXPLOSION IN A COLLIERY.

ONE MAN KILLBD AND SEVERAL INJURED. .

Sidney, Nov 13

A terrible explosion o£ gas osctered in the new workings of the Barwood colliery, near F ewcast !e. Fortunately, there were bat few men In the vicinity at the time. It is supposed that a lamp fired a quantity of undetected gas hanging to the roof. A miner named Molloy was killed instantly, and another named Patterson hopelessly injured, while several others received slight injuries. Owing to the excellence of the ventilation no ill effect; was pro duced by the efter damp. Later Patterson is deid. A third man. Champion, Is in a serious condition. Mr Brock, the under manager of the colliery, visited (he spot a few Donates before the explosion, He was, with two other meo, swept along tho shaft. Mr Brock sustained some nasty cats in hie be«d, tnd suffered 8 severe shock. The others met with bat slight injuries. All lights were extinguished, and there w*s eonsider«ble excitement for a time. A rescue party quickly arrived.

OBITUARY.

United Press AasooiatSon—By Eleotno Telegraph—Copyright London, November 13 Obituary—Dowager Lady Oarew, aged 104, She was present at the historical ball on the eve of the battle of Waterloo.

Sydney, Nov 13

The death has occurred unexpectedly of Dr Chalmers, Bishop of Ooulburn, »ged sixty-eight. At the end of last BQOntb, after conducting service at Tomtit, he fell down some steps, injur ing bis leg and displacing the kneecap He was removed to a private hospital in Sydney, and was understood to be progressing satisfactorily. Sydney, No? 14

Dr Chalmers suddenly collapsed of heart failure, and died before the doc tor ooald arrive

The Ward Farmers' Associa tion

Par Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Botkdin November 13 .{ph«: liquidation of the Ward Farmera* Association baa been completed, and Mr Justice Williams has made an order that tb« liquidation bond be delivered bo be can* gelled. The books of accounts are to be haptisd to the purchaser of the boo^ debts, while the other books and doouments are bo bo rab»!ned for three monthß ami then destroyed.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

boers'qaptured and HEBKLS PONISHED

MODEST DEMANDS

United PfBBB ABeooifUion~-Ky Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright

Reofilved November 14, 8 56' a m London, November 13

Major Fraser, with 150 Victorian Mounted lofaatry, captuied eleven Boers at night-, on the occasion when Lieutenant Crisp's party was cut up.

A rebel named Vaudyk, was exe cuted for treason and violently aßsault ing the postmistress at Maraisouret, The santencea on the rebels, Vanrens burg, for treason and murder at Ooles bnrg, and Walter Farmer, at Beaufort Wett, for attempted murder hava been commuted to imprisonment for life, Vaurensburg was fined £1000

A Wainaarans, a Boer peace delegate, contradicts the story of Kruger's plan of settlement, and adds that the abso lute independence of the Boers <s pssen tial. The Rand will not be ceded.

Australian.

Received November 14, 9 10 a.m

INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION BILL Sydnbv, November 14

The Ooancil read the Industrial Arbitration Bill a third time

Received Nov 14 10.15 a m

THE FEDERAL TARIFF DEBATE

Melbourne, Nov 14

Consideration of the tariff in detail has been resumed. Attempts to re duce tbe beer and spirits duties were* negatived HUGE DEFALCATIONS Examination has disclosed the mis appropriated funds of the Melbourne University to total £25,000 WESTHALIAN POLITICS Perth, Nov 14 Mr Leak has resigned, and Mr. Pießse has been summoaed to form a Government

Opening of the Bondigo Exhi bition

United Press Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright

Received Novlmber 14, 10 IB a m Melbourne, N™ 14 Bendigo is en fete on account of the cpaning of the Gold Jubilee Exhibition. The tows* is gaily decorated, and crowded with people.

Lord Hopetoun performed the open ing ceremony, and in an interesting speech traced the history of the god jndastey. Messrs Barton asad Peacock delivered'speeches,

The fshibition is splendidly organ ised, and ev.^ry feature of mining from the old fashioned cradle used at tho time of the discovery of gold, to the most modern machinery is iilustrnted. Several other sections are devoted to art, science, and general industries, and naval and military exhibits,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prees Aeaooiation—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, November 14 Dr Mat&il), District Health Officer for Auckland, was lately asked to report on a MUppoaed caee of leproay at Kawakawa. He finds that the disease is not leproay Dxjnedin, November 13 Information in to hand that the Bruce County Council ofibes have been gutted, only the wall standing, also two ehopa ooonpied respectively by a butoher and cheraiafc were totally deatroyed. The Vic toria Company have a policy of £500 on the County Council Chambers.

Sporting,

SALE OF A BACEHOR3E

Melbourne, Nov 13 At a sale of racehorses, Mr Forrest bought Bock Gun at 700^8

south Canterbury j.c. spring

MEETING. TiMARtr, Nov 13

Concluding results, first d»y :—

Levels Hakdidaf, of 40 aovs, 5 fudonga —Rosemere 1, Cora Linn 2, Hellene 3. Won by three lengths. Dividends—£l 15s and 13s

President's Welter, of 50 bovb, one mile—First Light 1, Aqaalis 2, The Spinner 3» Won by half a length. Dividends—-£4 6s and 16s

Flying Handicap, of 50 soys, cix furlonga —Terrapin 1, Battlecry 2 The only Btar» tiers. Dividend—£l 10s

Wabhdykb Tbot, of 30 sots, one and half mile-—Up Guards 1, Himuo 2, Guy a Woo easily. Dividends—£6 and £8 5j

TIJIARD, NoV 13 The following weights have been declared for the aeoood day (Frirlay) :—

Gladstone Handicap, 6 furlonga—Dmt nor.ite 9 0, Single Evmt 87, Reni D*y 8 2, Phaedrua 80, Glitter 710, Romany Laaa 78 6 Baden 7 5

Hcbdles, 1| miles—Long ,Tora 12 3, Roller 10 8, lies 10 6, Swiveifoob 9 10, Hurricane 9 5, Mainstay 9 0

Stewards Bandicap, 7 furlongs—Magni* fioent 10 2, The Bpiooer 9 3, Pirab Light 8 12 Aqu&Ue 8 10, Sb Konald 83, Oyster 80

Hhodes Memorial Stakes, 1 mile— Fuimen 9 7, Nihilist 9 0, Struuhnairn 8 11, Terrapin 7 9, Lady Lillian 7 7, Lady Medallist 7 5, First Light 72, Aqualis 7 0 Cherrystone t 13, Ayrdale 1> 12,' Eattlecry 69 Heiress 6 7

Seadowk Handicap, four furlongs—-Cora Lino 9 32. Pallas 811, Roßemere 89, Romanoff 87, Rougemonb 84, Oherrystoae 80, Bonaparte 710, Oannocite 78, Hellene 72, Romany Lass 6 12, Rye 67i

Seadown Trot, 1£ mile—Maniao sor Bradlaugh 2eec, Up Guards 6sec, Linda lleec, Miab 15aeo, Jackoo and Dora 19«eo, Gambler and Slimun 22ieo, Van Wilka 2'7eec, Deception Slaec, Young Darby, Dolly Moore, and Nelly Moore 353e0, Young Beldon and Garodio 37sec«

A.R.O. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DAY;

Ooßolnding results— Publican's Handicap — Takapuna I, HJaubei 2, Rosiphele 5. Val Rosa was scratched; Won by a length, Dividends— £3 11s and £116s 6d

'I'AM-yho STEBPi-BOHASE—Oannongate 1, Voltigeur II 2. Orocja was soratohed. Won by four lengths. Punt?arebu and Sudden fell. Dividand-£2 8a 6tJ

Wsi/cbb Handioap—SO Olga 1, Cavalry 2, Golden Rotse 3. Red Lancer, Defender, Glasgow, Volee, Highlander and Blairoarrig were scratched,. Won by two length*. Dividends—£s 6s and £4 Is

Hunt Cldb Hwbdi.es—Tip 1, Boxer 2, Marino 3. Tarragon, Woodcook, Kaltefe and Traverser were seifatobed. Won by half a, length, Divjdeada—£4 9a Qi ana Ifflh

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before 0 A Wray, E<q. S.M)| ' BTKAYINO CATTLE T) Betfce was fitii d 5a lor ailowi»g a cow to stray 1 In a similar ease against R Nealon, Mrs 1 Nealon stated I hao the cows were on their way to water, and no fine was imposed t USING OBSCENE tAPOUAGg, ETC. Jameß Giil was charged ty the police wifb ihree offences at Mount Somers, vz, using threatening language, with intent to pro voke a breach of the peace, refusing to quit theMouab homers hotel, and with using obscene language 1 human vVeac, licensee of the Mount Bomors Hotel, fj»ve evidence in eupporb of the charges. Id addition fi using bad lan guage, accused threatened to do him bodily barm, and also to hum down the house T E West, eon of the liounnee, gava further evidence. Aooubed applied for a remand, to call witnesses as to the actual I language used, but aa he admitted getting his summons on Show Day, the Bench considered that he bad thus bad time fur i this purpose. Accused replied that he had spent, seven days in gaol since then. He was fined 40s or seven daya for nob leaving the premises, aod a similar fine for ueing bad language, the charge of using obsoene language being d'.RWiaaed E Fade v F Clark F Clark, tub.ceonist, was charged by the Inepactor, (X Endej with failing t» close hit shop on the usual half holiday. Mr Olsrk explained that he had not closed hie shop on October 31 it, &B his premises were closed the following day (Show Day J Last year he had carried out a similar oouree The Magistrate pointed out that each person could not be allowed to select) his own holiday, and inipoa- d a Qae of 20s CIVIL CASES James> Copland v W J Diakie, claim £55 6a 61, a counter claim £47 19a Id. Mr Purnell for plaintiff; Mr Wataou for defen dant* Tnese otainrs arose out of a threshing qonlraoN wherein Mr O^piand wag to thresh oate for defendant oub of etook. W J Dickie stated that plaintiff agreed to thresh his oats, after fiuishing Mr Striog fel'ow's threshing. The machine arrived on the property, and did about 25 hours' work* On the day they stalled plaintiff told witness ne would have to go bo Wason's to carry out a con'raoo there, but witness objected Plaintiff removed his machine on the Monday to W&son'e and as he could not return to complete, he agreed to make nn allowance Defendant had, in conßtqusnce, to stack his yfttH, and be claimed a contra of £4719s Id, for iusa in Value of grain, and expenses incurred hi stacking and finally threshing. To Mr Purrsell—Reckoned he had about 10 000 bushels to thresh, and if the weather had uot been broken the threshing would have been completed, CvJttld not state how !ong the grain would keep in stook. Had een farming f6i six yeere. J Copiaud (plabuff) a'ated that no defi nite quantity of grain for threshing had evet boen stated, He had gnne oub of the u^ual oourae in th-reßhing Mr Dickie's grass seed bsfore thrsahing at Striugfellow'e* After four d'iys work at Dickie's, where he wan delayed by wee waither, interviewed Dickie, and understood from thif, that the ;»tter woud allow him to go to Waaon'f, where part of the grain was in atock, and Miere would be co delay. Admitted be would bave made some allowance, bub thin was to be out of the balance of the threshing, which, however, he did not get, The only information witness bad as to acxeage of Mr Dickie's oats was ab<mt< 175 acres, which he expected to finish in fouc days, and if the weather had held fine would bave completed. Andrew Copland, son of plaintiff, who wae in charge of the threshing machine, BUted that although too web to ocntinue threshing from stook they could have thraehed the standing stacks, which were in the p<*ddook, but he understood from Dickie tint he would not- thresh the grain which was in atask. The Bench stated that ao far as the coun ter olaioi was oonoerucd, the damages were not confirmed. The claim for sbacking arose through the weather and not through n.-giigoncp, at the threshing machine and it seemed to bo uaronisauabie th>t in wet) weather, when threshing from stook could not bo performed, that the miohino should be compelled to wait there fur fine weather^ Judgmoi t was givoa for amount of J Cop* Uud t a claim, and the aounler ciaim waa lost, an allow luce beicg made for carting coal by Mr Dickir. D C-meron v Angus McDonald, dafm £25, and dam *gea £5, value of a sheep dog. Mr Wilding for plaintiff ; Bdr Wafasa for defendant, Mr Cameron stated that defendant, who had been employed by him shepherding until last month, took away, when he left, a sheep dog, which he had declined to return. The dog had been the property of witness for six years, and although defoadant used it, tbe animal had never been parted with. Pressed as to the value of tbe dog, witness replied that he would not sell It, and wished it to be returned to him. After evideooe by defendant, who declared that the dog bad been given him as a pup, the Bench pointed out than onus of proof of this lay witn defendant, and as there were no other witnesses ho must return the dog at oaco, and pay ooate.

BAPTIST UNION.

United Press Association—-By Electric (Telegraph Nelson, Nov 13

The Baptisb Jubilee Conference was occu pied this morning with missionary business. The secretary, Mr H Driver, read the annual report, whiob, on the motion of the Rev J Drake, was unanlmoaaly adopted. The report was unusually encouraging, Further conv*rts were baptised, two n&tiva churches formed, and a hospital built) and opened* Iha medical mission work had proved effective, one new missionary having been aenb out, and the mission boat had taken many successful trips In the prosecution of thp evangelistio f£f>rt, The balance sheet presented by Mr A Hoby was equally satis* factory, this year's revenue exceeding the expenditure by £11 Both reports excited an interesting discussion. The missionary luncheon which followed was very largely attended. At the afternoon sassiou Mr H Driver was re-elected secretary, and Mr A Hoby treasurer. In the evening Rev JG tienbeugh, from England, delivered a missionary sermon cf much power and eloquence to a large congregation, Mr Greenhough's utterances have ail been mark ed by singular force, and have been a feature of the Couferenoe.

N«LBON Nov 14

The Baptist Jubilee Conference was occupied thia morning with the report oa the almanac, and the discussion on the Present's notice of motion in reference to the Board introduced bebween minister and churches. Mosb of the delegates have taken psu-b <n an animated and important debate on the question, and the Rev, Greenhough has jasb Bpoken. The die casaion is still proceeding.

OLD MEN'S HOME.

Tfco New Building- This afternoon, before proceeding to the dte of the Old M«n's Home, the Hon W C Walker, the members of the Charitable Aid Board, the MUyor of Aehburton, Dr Trevor, Miss Hipgina, Matron of Jubilee Home, Chrietchurch, Mr J L Kelly, editor of A r.Z, Times, and other ladies and gentlemen, were enter fcaiued ab luncheon in the hall of the present Hrme, Mr Board, chairman of the Board presided. Apologies W8!8 received from Messrs J MpLsohlan and 0A 0 Hardy, M H R'«, and Mr G A M Buckley. After the King's health had been honored, TV Chairman proposed the health of th« Hon Mr Walker, who had come to Aehbui" ton in order to lay thn foundation sbono of the new Old Man's Home. Mr Walker had been so long associated with the district that he was sure they all knew him better than he did* But se Chairman of the Board, he had often been brought ia eontaob with him, and had always found him ready to assist in thn work of the Board, He h wua who had enabled the Board to secure the sits they were tow about to bnild on (Applauses) Mr Walker said it was an agreeab'e oir oumatanoe that he was able to addresi them as 'Ladies and Gentlemen." Referring to the kind words the Chairman ooul 1 only nay he was only to giad to find an excuse to some back to A»hburton» Ho referred in taoling teims to Mr Griggt He was a man I who required no gravestone,—no monument of brs 88 foj»urpetH»te hie memory. {Applanje.) He went on to point out) tha>. the noble ness of those who jrovide for these institutions set examples which deserved imitation. There w»s not too much of this kind of thing in New Zealand, whtah did not com; are very favorably with Australia; Referring to the allusion of the chairman to bis connection with Ashburton, he might say that the people of Ashburtoo had first put rim into Parliament, aad he hoped he bad done nothing to discredit them* (Applause). They might not al! agree' with him hub he wag tare thab these differences would not interfere with the loner friendship he had maintained with Aahburton (*pplausp) He oonoluded by assuring them thab he would at all times* fei willing to forward the interests of Aehbur ton to the very best of his ability* (Loud applause), Mr Harper (the CoUrty Chairman) p opoeed the health of the chairman. Be fore doing bo, he would like^ to say how p'easet! he was to see his predecessor now a minister of the crows. Referring humour- Dus'y to the condition of the old building tod the unauthorised inmates, he pointed out that a great change had been brought ibout by the present master and matron mire especially in one restpec'— o the latter. (Rear Hear). He then m*da reference to bhe splendid building they were cow going to have, ad eaid that th<s experience of himself ana the master, matron, eontraotors iud all interested had been given to the work. Mr F Board returned thanks, and iaid be Relieved ho was voicing the opinions of the Board in saving that Messrs Harper and Friedlnr.der hud done Admirable work in j. n'ipctinn with tbe management of the Old Men'a Home, and charitable matters in the Asbburton dutio% He thought that on this ground alone the people of Ashburton owed i d bfc of gratitude to these gentlemen. [Applause*) M«- Peldwick proposed the health of Mr Harper, the local representative of the Charitable Aid Board, drawing attention to iis good work in tint capacity, Mr Harper acknowledged the compliment, md ia the course of his remarks tank oeoa don ajain to refer to the excellent work of she Master and Matron and emphasised the jon'entmeat of the irmitea of the Homa ander their-egime. He concluded by pro' pawing the heath of the Mayor. The Mayor, in returniog thanka, said that be wbh plaased to fee 80 miny present), who book an interest in the we'fire 67 the old men df the Canterbury provinces In giving 3ur services for the benefit of these institu tions, we have our n=w*rd. He also referred bo the services of Messrs Harper and Fried lander. He pointed out ,thab although we might not all hope to gob into Ihe Old Mail's Home, (hughter), we might coma to need beJp, for none of «* osn see into the future. He thoughr, New Zealand w*B well to the fore In the matter of providing for the poor, \ the old, and the infirm, a- d he was sure that the new Hnmo would be fully appreciated. On behalf of the people of Ashburton, he was pleased to we'enme the Hon Mr Walker to Ashburton. He thought the Government h*d dealt with Aghburton very f*ir*y. He also gave the visiting members of the Board a p'e:»sant welcome to Ashburton. Mr Hugo Frledlander hoped the chairman would excise him for proposing a toast without his oontenH He would Ike before doing so, however, to refer to bhe Hon Mr Walker. He had not been of his way of think ing on all natters (laughter), but he should always support him. (Applause-) He then drew attention to the good work done for iha Board by the chairman of the Finance Committee (Mi J T Smith ) He mentioned in detail varionn directions is which Mr Smith had helped the business of the Board Mr Smith said this was quite an un expected honour, but he waa uob offended by it (laughter). He concluded a humorous speech by saying that the work of the Charitable Aid Board was necessary to be dope, asd It was satisfactory to find thab there were ladies and gentlemen ready to do this work! He considered the Board did the right thing in deciding to undertake the building of the new Home* The day was gone by when they should 'make these institutions for the poor as miserable as possible in order to prevenb them from coming into them (hear, hear). He referred to the a«tisfaotory arrangements of the Jubilee Home in Dhristohuroh, and he hoped tbe new building would rival that Institution The Hon. Mr Walker asked permission to propose the health of the Master and Matron (Loud applauee,) Mr Morrlaey, in acknowledging bhe boast, said he and bhe Matron had only done their doty. He also wished to acknowleriga the manner in which Mr Norria, the Secre tary of the Board, and Mi Harper had enabled him to carry out the plans he and the Matron had made for the BUcaeßssful dischnrge of their duty. An adjournment nai then made to the alte of the new building, where the Hon. W. 0. Walker, Minister of Education, laid the foundation stone with a handsome silver trowel, suitably its6oribed f presented by the Board.

THE ASHBURTON GDABDIAK : THIJBSMY, NOVEMBER H, 1901



iCIAMO KHBUKASIBM CURBD AFTER JOUBTBBN IBABB OV SVFFBRINGt * I have been sfllioted with sciatic rhen* matiatn for fourteen years,' says Jjah Edgar, of Gertnanbown, Oa!, USA, 'I was able to be around bat constantly suffered, I tried everything I ooald heal of and at ksb was told to try Chamberlain's. Pain Balm, whjoh I did andTiW immediately relieved and in a ahorb time oared, and lam ruppy to Bay it lias not since returned ' Why nob use this liniment sod get well ? Ib is for sale by Ashburtoo Drtig Co, Wades Teething Powdbes for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotohea; price, Is ; Wads's ' Woem Free are moat effective and ndt impleaiaat;' children thrive ftjfeir taking them price, Is



DAVID THOMAS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 WILLOWBY, Qf\ ACRES Q/\ <l\J ACRES d\) FIEST CLASS LAND. MJS D THOMAS baa received Instruc tions from T Bullock, Agent for Mr A J Gorman, to Sell by Public Ancfcion at the Arcane on the above date,-— 20 Aefet, part R.S 15619, situated about 2 miles below the Willowby School, fronting the main road leading to Longbeaoh, and formerly pare of the Loragbeaoh Estate; well watered with a natural ufcreftou Easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale-~11 ?K) R.m Further particulftrs on appliontion to T. BULLOCK. 11 50 R. OURTIB, Auotlonear AKOADE HORSE_ FAIR. TO-MORROW ! FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on ths above date, for which I am now receiving tmtrlee*: \Q% &OJHOMA&



AAC & A O—A meeting of the Committee of the AA Gaud A Olob was heid last evening in Mr Thomas' Arcade Offioe, when a Etatemenb of details in connection with the October afternoon Sports was presented and ooieidersd highly satisfactory. Ib was deoided to hold an afternoon Sporfca meeting on Thursday, December sth, when OAM Buckley's Etq'a trophy will ba given for the most points in Half Mile and One Mile Bioyole Handicap. The Secretary reported he had been asked to notify the members that the lady members intended given a beautiful bracelet for the Quarter Mile Flat Handicap on the same day* A 60yds Handicap for sprinters will also be included on the trogratnme. After electing ten new members the meeting deoided- to hold bhe annual rtm to Laghmor ab art early date, Don Silvib—Don Silver is withoub doubt the bast substitute for solid silver, and is guaranteed to wear white throughout. This metal Ib made up into Spoooe aj^d IPo^ks, and is sold at a very reasonable price by Messrs Fle'soher 'Bros,, Gash Grocers. Table 1 Spoons' and Forks 7s 3d per half dozen, Dessert Spoons and Forks 4s 9d per half decent It is made in Wo patterns— Qld English *afl tfddl*



BUSINESS NOTXCEB —--— '-m —* ■——— MF 8 J. LLOY E, I MUSIC BKLLKR and TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description, Latest music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, fil Is per quarter AGENT FOR EMPRESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Woo!, Silks and Frames, as usual' Tanored Street (next Hall, Herbalist) T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest) and Most Op fcp date Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught) combined with atiength, a perfect i power, and a trial given, Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest, light draught, will out and tie any crop. Moat op to d»te 3n tbe market. Sea testimonials to oonfirm above. JONlfS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the oogs makes it the simplest and best catting machine made. H&Y RAKE—lnspeot Hay Bake for strength THE ROTARY DIBC RIDGKR This Machine takes the piece of three Implements, and does its work better, A groat saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtlned Cnltiva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BIOYOLES and all Bequlsltes—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainlet Ew>v, do oogs or chain, but rolls along- fche easiest running machine in the mrfict;; once ridden, always ridden. lospeouun invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOR "If A L E . Some Good FAB MS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4£ per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Load, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 10 THE RESIDENTS OF ABHBDRTON From (he Rakaia to the Rangitata Rivers Ladies and Gentlemen,— HAVING secured the Sole Agency for the South Island of New Zealand, for the world famed Wm. Sellers and Sons' ENGLISH WASHING MACHINES, the undersigned respectfully beg to intimate that they hive resigned their positions with tbe D.IC, in order to commence in business for themselves, and truet by courtesy, integrity, an3T untv»oirvii;g afctoutJou to buainoßa to secure the Bime heartiness of support extended to them while with the DIG. before removing to Ohrietchuroh to eßtab* lish their headquarters, they will for the next few weeks Continue the sale of these wcn derful machines in this district at the undersigned address. Three dczm have just come to hand, but as the greater part of these are already booked, early application for free trials will be necessary. in the Piano and Orga.o Business, our thorough knowledge and long praotioal experience-in this line, places ua in the happy position of knowing exactly what to recom mend for the New Zaaland climate, while as regards value for money, we believe that we can give fully 25 to 50 per cent, better value than houses keeping up expensive establish* ments, pay tog big salaries, and enormous incidental expenses. In the Tuning end Repairing Business (either Pianos or Organs) cur Mr H Grace has had what perhaps one Tuner out of a hundred at the present time in New Zealand has not had, viz—An English Training having, only two months ago, returned to New Zealand after five years' training in three of tha beat English factories where the instruments are made and built. Any business entrusted to ua in this line can be thoroughly depended on, and we guarantee to give entire satisfaction. He will also visit this district every six months, and clients wishing to engage him permanently will please notify as promptly, as hU list for this district !■ already nearly full* Thanking you for past courtesies, and trusting to merit, by thorough practical knowledge of, and stricb attention to busi ness, a oontluuanoe of your kind patronage In our new sphere.—we are, Faithfully Yours, GRACE BROS., Dikeot Importers of Pianos and Obgans, And Sole Agents for South Island, for Sellers' Washing Machines. Private Addrees — Peter Street, three Doors past Mr Robert Alcorn's, Private Residence, and on Saturdays only at the £ roads, Ashburton. 11 4 IMPORTANT. T DESIRE to THANK my Cuetomera for Past Favon, and to intimate that as I am LEAVING THE DISTRICT, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY [that all OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH. For Absolute Sale, AT ANY SACRIFICE, ALL MY FURNITURE & FAipY GOODS; JAMES BAKER Fajnitqro ana* Fancy Goods 'Warehouse, Havelook Btrest. 10105



_ : WANTEi S. Eto WANTE»~Sm»r Young Qtrl Apply Flower's ttefre&hmeut F-o-iw». f ____ 1181 WANTED— -A your.t Girt to amst«ti with Housework ; Aleo a Housemaid and Pantrymaid for Hole', Highest wsge*. - Mrs Adams, Registry Offiae 11 80 WANTED immediately—Good Steady Ploughman for Amuri dlstriot.'— , Apply H A Mackay, Mail Office. 11 78 WANTED KNOWN—That a big Hn* of Laos Curtains we have jusf landed, ox b.c. Paparoa, is full of really Dice goods at tempting prices. Fall display in our windows—Mitchell & TURNER. ( 'CURTAINS of Quality, Htyle, and Low +J Price. Toe sort you want is the best for the money, and that is our tort* Coma ana see at> Mitchell & Torneb's A SHOE that; does nob wear well is Dot i\. cheap at any price. Oar Ladies' Stylish American Shoes, in black or tao, buttoned or laced, at 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fit well; our eewn walking shoes ad 6s 6d and 6s 3d are marvels. Come and see them, at R Alcorn's* 11 49 ANTED, by this week—so Paira of Hares, aDd 100 Pairs of Pigeons.— JH Jewitt, Burnett Street. 11 65 WANTED— A YouDg Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaiied ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to 19.' X; COUCH, __ The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tancred Street ANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers ere the beat possible advertisement, and we, do all is our power to "get there." Dou'b forget this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tubnkb, The Drapera MONARCH Lawn Mowers 12in, 22b 6d ; 14iQ 25i; American Churns from 10a; Milk Pans from 2s 6d; Wood Frame Wrin gers 13a 6d at Carson & Co, Tanered Street BOWLS ! 1 BOWLS !! BOVvLSI S season just opened. SHKEP SHEARS— T U.S. Biß.A*. etc. Oil Stoves, Oil. Lamp Black, Raddle and Branding Oil; LAWN MOWERS in great variety, all at Bedrock prices, at G Meddins' Ibe Peoples' Iron monger.' V AXES' aod Nimmo & Blair's garden and farm Heeds in any quantity ; Iron Age Seed Drills aud Garden Tools of' all sorts at lowest pricea—CABBOP & Co, NEW BOOKS —The Herb of Grace, Bath (Sides of the Veil, The Gold, that Pertsheth, The Man who knows Better, Cardigan, The Wastrel, The Story of Fish Life, The Striking Hour, A Double Uhoioe- A splendid variety of Pookeb Reference and Teaohera' Bibles now landing; Prayer, Hymn, and Time Books. Pianos and Organs sjld on easy payments. Music—H M Jonks- SPECIAL Announcement—During this month you can get a suit to measure for 555, at W H Psauch, Cash Draper < HATS— SppcSal purchase of Iwo Ware housemen's Samples in Ladies' t*nd Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pbarob, Cioh Draperj BLOUSES— Beautiful Mualiue, Mercerised Sateen?, and Cambrics 'and Fancy Piqjes, made up for 2s 6d—W H Pearcb, Cash Draper » BELTS — Jukt arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6J. The New Q »een Alexandra ! Belt Is lid, 2a 3d, Fa«t Prin!- fl|J, L^rge Hearth Sugs 2i lid—W H Peaucb, Corner East and Burnett Street. WANTED— Every man in the diatriot to see Special Suits 21s, Strong Shirta Is lid, 2=61, 2s 111, Merino Hooka 6^; Braces 61 a pair, Handkerchiefs 41, Linen Collars 63, ) eiby Tins 6d, 9J, Ib, at Gibbard's, Tanored Street FOUND -Tha Ready Money Shop in Tanored Street (opposite Arcade)— Best value in Men'<t Merino Pants Is lid, | Brown Cotton do Is 6d, Heavy Bibbed do | la 91, Singlets Is lid, Cord Trousers 4j lid, Strong Saddie Tweed do 8i 6d TT7ANTED Known—Lovely Prinla from Vv 4H Fancy Pinafore Muslins 2|-1, i Madras Muslins for Blouses in Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7|i, L«rge Aprons llfd, I Corsets 2s 6d, Cashmere flose Is, at vho Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street ** mHE Scene has Changed," say J. Visitors to the Beady Money Shop. Large Hearth Ruga 2s 93, Door Mats Is, Best Wool do 3a lid, Yard wide Carpet 1» 2d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4£d, Latest Carpet Designs and Tiles in two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes 44d, Double Width Reversible do 9£d and Is, Lace Curtains from Is 6d, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£<1, Strong U.B Tabling 104 d. Nainsook, full 42in wide, 5s 9d a dczeo at Gxbeaed's, Ready Money Draper DRESSES— Bronhe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7s IH, 8* lid, dr<s3 length, Summer Beiges. 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid drees, French Poplins 8* lid, All Wool Serges 6a 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5*3 9d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade GOOD ADVICE LADIBS;i FOR THE RACES, See Our New Millinery LADIES S FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Ooßtutnei LADIES 2 FOR THE RACES, See Our New Mantles LADIES ! FOB THE SHOW, Bee Our Gloves (Best Value in Town) LADIES 1 'FOR THE RACES, See Our New Blouses LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Scarfs & Neckwear LADIEB ! FOR THE RACE?, See Our New Veilings LADIEB & GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our Boots and Shoes GENTS S FOR THE RACES, See Our New Ties (Very Choice) GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Straw,* Felt Hats L&DIES & GENTS BUY YOUR GOODS AI "THE COBNBE," NOfiTKGOTE & HEFFORD PROPRIETORS.



LECTURE. O»l)Ffcl..U)vvS' HAIL MONDAY, K_OV«?:MrtER 25th. GRAND H3OTTJRK bj R'-vi J (; Gr-rv; hougb, Preeident <.f Nationut Free Oburoh Oouccii of Croat Britain. A great inspiration. An opprrtunity of a life time to bear one of England's greatest preaches e> Admission.—Reserved seats, Is, Back Beats, Silver coin. Tickets at Messrs A. Orr's, H M Jonee, A T H Wiliiismv Grant »nd Moore. II Ifi MENTAL SCIENTISTS AND HERBALISTS. PROFJESSOK ~ CAVELLB, MASSEUR and MAGNETIC HEALSR. Member of College of fiae forces, Bao Jose, Oal, where the famous light asd colour cores ars praotised MADAME OAVELLE, A GIFTED SEERESS, when Id the bypno* tie uttte can ol&irvuyantly view tbe internal organism of the htaraan body, aed medic&My diagnose disease such as cancer, turnouts, inflammations, ooDg<3stion&,kidneyoon' plaints nervous and other conditions fully rieeoribed. Adviea free. Terms moderate Oonsultkg Rooms next to Templar Hal!, Triangle. A short vi«ib only 11 62



Public Noticfs. mLi ;i;. w k i'j h i<; V, (Of M»s rs Webiey onti 8oua), PIANOFORTE % ORGAN IUNERS, TS IN ASHBDRTON. Town »nd Country Orders sent in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gate*, or the Commercial Hottl, will be promptly attended to. NEW BOOKS,-Aanaalr, » n «J M* SflZ iof ß direct from the Publishers, inoHiding Chams iY«arly Vol), Farewell NtkoU, Wanlgal'i Well, A Set of Fi»u. Snares of tbe World, A Thoimnd Pitiec, ThaOo^opm, T)»»y, ("a^suli'l M»g*«ine, N«w M'-nt.hijr MagHSßinp, R»Dd'ow*i MagHjßißle, ami otherti} Httaith t»nd Streegth Develop«n f om 2s6d each A. t. H. WILLIAMS. Mr» Johnston, PEGI3TERED Teacher of the Piwofcrt lA) ■ . ■ & Hinging Bavelock Street, . ; S" T GEORGE Manafaotnred Goodli of vftrioua kinds are the best. Try them Procurable from ail storekeepers 5 311 W AMTKD—Every Lady to look nice on Snow Day i.y wearing a pair of ■ >nr Am rican Shoes—Melior'SgZealandia Boot Store



- BUSINESS NOTICKS The Cheapest Shop in Ashbuiton. LAWN MOWERS." LAWN MOWERS, FROM 22s 6d EACH. Including « Monarch,' • Pastime,' • New Easy, 1 &c. gaeden"tools. The Greatest) Variety in Aehhurtoo, at prices to suit) everybody, Including the New AnerloM Scuffle, Datoh, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spades, Forks, Trowels, Syringes, Border Forks, Boyg' Spades, eta AGENT for the CELEBRATED • SYRACUSE' Combination Seed -Drilla an« Cultivators. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planefe Jr at i less price SHEEP SHEARS^' O"SHEEP SHEARS. I have jast received my first shipment, including TU S, .BBA, liA, otoj/also Turkey and Washita Oil Stones all at bedrock prices ' OARPKNTERB' TOOLB~-Ab usual, I am up to date la variety and price. The largest selection io the Ashburton Count; to select from G. MEDDIMS, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade THAT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLAOE FOR FOOTWEAR, THERE IS > 0 DOUBT. ORDIN Alt V PRICES!'' i Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Shoes 5s 9d, only a few. pairs . » Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Gap Lace or Strap, Bs[9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7s Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3s 9:1 and 4s-9J, black or tao Gents' Canvas Shoes 5b 6d. 6s 6d, r.ud 7a 6<l ' Girls' and Maids' Oanvae Shoes 3s 3d, 3e 6d, ds 9d, 4s and 4s 6d* Ladies' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9d 4s 6<i, 6a 6d, 8«, lie 6d, and Us 6d .- Gentß' Tennis cr Bowliuff Shoe* 2s 9d, 3s Gd, 7s 6J» 12a 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d 6d, 20s, 22^ 6d Ladieh' Evening Shoes from 33 Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, frnn 5a 6d Boys' and Girls' School Roots? from &l> 9J Children's Strap Bh-rp, s'V>s2 to 6, »t frcm 2« 3d Girls' 2 Bar Phots frcm 3* 6d ' . Gents' Oiicketing Boots, Running and Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, 'EAST STREET; \ • - ■ ■ ' SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s.s Karaoiea, and are bow showing the Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings. oome early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rags, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some be&utiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Benovating, we are'prepared to Repair and RecoverxFarnltare, making it equal to new, Estimates given and work done on ahorttst notice. Take our advice—Come early and avoid the rush later on. • ■ AGENTS FOR . "^'Saßr* THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE, The Cheapest and Best Machine mace, at half the usual price. ■3HS§sPL Also, the Gold Mednl Wegner Piano, Olegg'a Persmbnlator and Go-Carts, Bnrson'a Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's ' Birmingham' Celebrated Brass and Iron Bedsteads. "V enetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AKI; 1 UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaro Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton, Consignments will be received at oar Ashburton Store?, and sent on to either Ohmtchnrch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows ;—• If intended for sale at Ohristchurch— Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. i If intended for Bale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashbueton—Friedlaii'derßroe 1, Ltd, Siding, Aehburtqn Wool pick a, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fised as follows r— OHRISTOHIJROH. N TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901. December 12th, 1901. January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. February;26tb, 1902. Febraary|2oth, 1902. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. i 07