Sir Joseph Ward Impressed on the House the necessity for this colony taking united aotioii with the Commonwealth and the Im perial Governmenb in order to seoure an ess. end ment of the American shipping laws; Mr Seddon said the trouble in connection with the present service had been the cutting out of the Union boats. The colony could not improve on the San Francisco service. Mr Millar moved that the specified term of the San Francisco contract (three years) be etruok out. (This was put and carried without discus aion by 36 votes bo 28. Mr Millar then moved that the term be one year, Sir Joseph Ward strongly opposed this proposal. He said ib would bo almost im* possible bo enter into a contract for one year. He suggested two year?. Captain Russell urged thab ab leasb a two years' contract be granted. Mr Millar's motion to make the contract for one year was carried by 33 votes to 30, Sir Joseph Ward then moved to extend the term bo eighteen months, Mr Seddon said there were good reasons why: this extension should be made, and he asked the House to assent to iti

A division oo Sir Joseph Ward's motion resulted in a tie—ayes 32, noes 32. Major Steward gave his casting vote for the ayes, and declared Sir Joseph Ward's motion carried.

The term of contraot is therefore fixed ab one and a half years. Mr Joseph Ward moved an addition to the paragraph specifying the rates to pro vide tbat the minimum amount payable be £15,000 and a maximum £20,000. This was carried by 38 votes to 26, and the whole of the resolutions regarding tho San Francisco service passed without further amendment.

The Federal mail service resolutions were igreed to oa the voiofis, with' a verbal amendment,

. The whole resolution passed ab 12 45 am, and were reported to the House ac amended. Ihe following is the division list on Mr Millar's amendment to strike out a portion of the paragraph authorising the Govern ment to enter into » contract for the re newal of the San Francisco service:—For motion (28)—AHeD, E G, Arnold, Atkinßon, Barclay, Buddo, Collins, Colvin, Ell, F.aher, Flatm»n, Fraeer, A L D, Gilfedder, Graham Hornsby, Hutcheson, J. Laurenson, Mac keDz'e, T, McKenzie, F, McLacblan, McNab Meredith, Miller, Parata, Rhodes, Russell, GW, Smith, GJ, Tanner, Wilford. Against motion (35)—Bennett, Bollard, Camcrosa, Carroll. Dueein, Field, Fowlds, Fraser, W, Hall. H»ll«Jones. Hardy, Heke, Hjrries, Hogg, Houston, K'iihu, Lang, L&wry, Mills. Lethbridge, Masgey, MoGowan, McGuire, Monk, Napier, Palmer, Pirani, Russell, W R, Seddon, Thompson, R, Thomson, J W, Ward, Witheford.

SOUTH AFRICA.

BRITISH SUCCESSES

London, Oc*\ 17

Brigadier-General Sir Henry Riw lineon engaged Commandant Beyers on Monday near Frankfort s causing twenty casualties and capturing the Boer trans port. Colonel Remington on Monday cap tared a convoy at Viliersdorp, killing three Boers, Commandants Theron and Maritz have suddmly moved southwards to wards Piquetburg, it is believed with the object of meeting arms which have been landed on the coast. Their advance has been checked.

EXECUTION OF BOERS.

FURTHER E.-CAPES. London, October 18

Breda and Field Cornet Kruger have been executed.

General Cradock ia believed to be in Natal.

Botha and a f.w followers broke through the British cordon at Pietrc tief and escaped north, The troop* are gradually surrounding Pongola Bosch, but small groups of Boers are able to elude the closest pursuit

FIGHTING IN THE PIQUETBERG DISTRICT.

London, October 18

Fighting occurred in the Twenty- Four Streams and Piquetberg district;.* on tho 16th. Five British wero killed, including a captain of the 16th Lan cers,

A late message states that the raiders attacked-the district troops at Piquetberg. Lieutenant Colonel Wynd ham sent two squadrons of Lancers to assist the defenders, and compelled the Boers io retire with five casualties.

Death of Mrs C E Fooks

Residents in Ashburton and throughout the county will regret to learn of the death last night oi Mrs Catherine Fooka, the wife ©1 Mr O E Fo'oktf Boreqgh .Engineer, Un tjl a fpw months ago Mra Fooka enjoyed splendid health, ana on the celebration of her golden wedding, at the beginning of the present year, it was remarked how well and strong she appeared, and her fresh color and bright manner, considering her age, were matters of general comment. Mra Fooka was born ab Camberwell, London, in 1832, aod waa married at Kencington church on January 16 h, 1851, proceeding to New Z.aland by the * Steadfast' to Lyttelton shortly afterwards, aad arriving in the colony in June. She resided in Christchurch until 1878, and during the early part of their colonial experience shared her husband's i lot in those days of privation, living in tents and putting up with a'l the inconveniences I of that period, with the utmost spirib and good sense* After leaving Chrifefcchdrch, aha became settled in Aefybiirton, wti.re, for the fe^ainder of her career, she lived respected ink beloved by hosts of friend?, both old and young. Mrs Tfooks was fond <f outdoor life, making gardening a bobby* In church matters, deceased was an enthusiast, taking a special Interest in everything pertaining to §6 Stephen's church, whilst is charitable #bjeots.'withoat respect to denominatisnaliam the deceased lady was especially noted for her good offices and untiring wal. Mrs Fooke leaveßa large *t.umber cf children and grandchildren, and her loss Is keenly felt by them, as well as by her husband and sister, as Ihe was a devoted wife and mother. Her eldest son is Mr A A Fooks, and Dr Fook% of Tauranga, la another; whilsb Mr H H Fooks, Town Clerk, is her youngest son. Of her five daughters, tha eldest is the wife of Mr McLaren, of Timaru, the other married daughter being Mrs J Fooke, and teere are three daughters unmarried. Flags Were flow?} ab half maib at the Borough Chambers, County Counoil offices, and the fjdnoipal bWaesi premises today, oub of respect to deceased. The funeral takes place on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

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GENERAL BABINGTON's STAFF

London, October 18

Captain O L Campbell, of the 16th Lancers, has been appointed to Gene ral Babington's staft

TOBACCO TRUSTS' RIVALRY

The American Tobacco rJ rust is spending immense sums in making gifts to English retailers. Their British rivals promise retailers a share in their profits.

THE LADY MISSIONARY'S CAPTORS

Sofia, Oct 18

The American Consul, finding that Miss Stone's captors were tools of the late Macedonian Committee, refuses to pay tbe ransom, and insists upon the Bulgarian Government arresting the instigators

SOUTH AFRICA

YEOMANRY DESERTING

PAY IN ARREARS

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London, October 18

Fifty out of 200 Imperial Yeomanry, who re~enlisted for South Africa, de serted at Shorticliffe, owing to discon tent re arrears of pay, and the confu sion caused through the pay sheets being in South Af ica

Trouble in West Africa.

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Paris, Oct 18

The newspaper Brapean states that General Combes, with 1100 mon, had several fights with revolted natives on the Ivory Coaßt, West Africa, and had 70 kilhd and 200 wounded. Rein forcemeats are asked for.

The Mail Service

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Melbourne, October 19

The Age says, regarding a snggeation that New Zealand thould come into the Federal mail contr*ct, and reap its advantage by establishing a fast service to Wellington and the Bluff for the carriage of mails, that it is hardly likely that the Federal Government will consent to contribute towards a service in which its States have no special interest. If New Zealand wants an independent mail service, the Vancouver route appears to offer the best prospects of success. The line would have to be maintained to the modern high class standard. Such a service we have reason to believe, would command a subsidy from Canada whilst the Irjopp.rial authorities might do somt thing in the si me direction to establish an all British mail line,.via the Pacific, with Australasia

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THE FEDERAL TARIFF

Melbourne, Oct 18

The censure debate has been ad journed until Tuesday. The Opposition refused to promise to c!o3e it on Wednesday.

Sydney, October 19

There is consternation, in naval circles re the news that the Federal tariff will apply to warships. It ia the opinion that this is an oversight. The Admiral has made representations to the Federal Government;

Reoeiv.ed Qotofcer I§, 9^l am "TOT OAF__ CABLE

Jrbmantle, October 19

The steamer Scotia has arrived, after laying the Oocoa-Fremantle section of the Cape cable. A start was made in laying the shore end today.

WILLOWBY.

(From our own Correspondent;)

FLAG HOISTING

Thursday last was a red letter day in the annals of Willowby history, when the cere' mony of hoisti ng the flag took plaoe, which all the district turned'o\jt to'w'itneset Mrs 8 S Chapman $wife cf the chairman of the Sob sal Committee) hoisted tha Sag. Just as the ft tg reached the top of tbe staff, the breeze freshened out, and the _Ug unfurled in grand style, and the Willowby Band struck up the atraina of the National Anthem and all the people joined in singing. Speeches were delivered by Mecsrs S S Chapman, who eaid apologies had be eh reoeived from Mr B G Wright, Rev: Skinner, and OapUiu Buckley, for the Mounted Corps j Messrs R Coward, W Harding, and Rev. J D Jory. Mr W T Lill proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mra S 8 Chapman for holatiDg the flig, to all the speakers, to Mr C>ward for giviog bhe flag staff, the Willowby Band for their very excellent mußio, Mr Wat.on for drilling the school ohildren so ably, and to the Iftdes for providing refreshment.! The school children marched past the gag in single file, and saluted it in splendid style. Mr 8 8 Chapman then called for three cheers for tbe grand old British fl>g, which were very heartily given. The Bind was then called upon for another item aa the first was so good. THe company then adjourned to tha schoolroom for rtfreahments, after which they dispersed, all feeling that a great and important event in their lives had taken place BAND OF BOPS. The monthly meeting of the Band of Hope was held In the schoolroom on Friday even-? ing, Mr G Aston, Y'ce President occupied the ohair, The speech of the evening was given by the Rev R Raiue, Mrs A S Haymau, sang a solo, recitation by Philip Jory, reading by Mr T G Barr, dialogues by Connie Jory and Jessie Lill, and Misses F and W Aston and Messrs A S Hayman, A Grossman, GHB Lill, and C Aston. Rev J D Jory proposed a vote of 6hsofcfi to, B,e? RRaine, MrWT Liil seceded. * its The meeting oloaed with the! benediction.

MB ASHBURTON GUARDI&K 5 BATURDAI, OCTOBER 19, laO),



« ANYHOW» Is very much colonial and is an effective expressive word. It means much and sign!-* fies more. Did you ever feel « anyhow ' 1 3j.bat -.eell^g" of miserable depression, of jpofosenesa, a disinclination to work or even to talk. Some people suffer constantly from this • anyhow ' feeling, and don't know how it oomes about. It arises from the inability of the liver to do its ordinary work. The functions of the liver are extremely impor tant, bo much so that impairment arising from any orgapio Qiuie quickly disturbs the hannopy and health oi the whole system. Its &_6c© IB to eliminate the superfluous c«- Bon from the bipod, .m& when the liver goes pn strife® yn» feel * anyhow.* This is when you should reach out for Impey's May Apple It is an ideal family medicine, aod promptly und effectually sets the liver in order—.OUM it up *°'4 DRkOB the wW*>»;-;' cem ted brlght . irean, and active, When your liver ia In geod working order you enjoy the bright gide of life. You woat ■■ t e<jl ?If »ett will »U»> triißt iaipity'i Mky' Apple, ...



-_=____=-__==_ss=^ GOOD |QR R«HDMA?ISWt Last fall if was ukec with.a very severe attack of muscular rheumatism which caused me great pain and annoyance. After trying several prescriptions and rheumatic cures, I decided to 339 Chamberlain a Pain Balm. *!l J.w-1, nsd seen advertised in the South Ijerseymvtt After two applications 0! thia Remedy I was mush better* as^ afterV.slm| one battle, waß (^mtdeteiy onred.—Sallie Harris, Salem, NJ,U SA, For sale by Ashburton Drug Co,



TO-DAY'S TRLKGRAaft*. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Ootober 19 The Inipeotor of Native Schools hes pro posed to tha trustees of the late Sir Donald McLean's scholarships ab Te Ante Native College, that some of the money available, £105 annually should be diverted to certain scholarships at the Maori primary schools In the colony. Ib has been decided, however, nob to make any alteration Id the McLean scholar-hip conditions, so far as the coming examinations are concerned Chwstchttrch, Oc ober 19 George Mumford, la*e skipper of the yacht Ariadne, has been remanded for another week by the Magistrate. The same ! bail was allowed LECTURE. ADDFgLLOWS' HAL Ll MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st. MADAME DE BAS SOU Will Deliver A LECTURE On HER EXPERIENCES UNDER THB BRITISH RED GROSS. Mr P. Hocklbv will sing •• When The Empire CaUb," and •• There's a Land." Admission 2s and Is. D»y tickets at H M Jones. 10 150



FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of Mr Charles E Fooks are respectfully informed thab the Funeral of his lite beloved wife, Catherine, will move from his residence, Park Mouse, on MONDAY, Klet inst, ab 2 p.m, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 10190 Undertakers <______aHH_nHHHnHHRHi Public Notices PRIMITIVE Methodist Charch—MADAMß De Bassou, African Missionary, wi 1 preach in the above Church To-morrow Morning and Evening. Rev R Baine will preach at Newlands at 3 pre, and at Fairton at 6.30 pm 10 196 ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS for the position of Sec retory to the Ashburton Borough School Committe will be received at my office up till spm on MONDAY, 28th October, 1901. Particulars cf dutiei on application. 10 193 CHAS J BTYQHE acknowlbugwcentT" MR F W BI3HOP desires to tender his sincere Tha»ks to all kind Friends who sympathised with him in his late bereavement, more especially to those who attended and nursed his late wife during her illness. 10 19. TAYLOR'S STREAM COAL, LIME, AND QUARRY CO., LIMITED A GENERAL MEETING of Share holders of the above Company is called for SATURDAY, Ootober 26bh, 1901, in Mb F Makeig's Booms, at 2 p m. Business :—To elect Permanent Directors and Officers. THOMAS MYNETT JONE*. 10 195 Seoretary ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ON account of the death of Mas C E if OOK.S, the Borcugh Counoil Offices will be oloaod on MONDAY Afternoon, the 21st met, from Ipm W H COLLINS, Mayor Ootoberl9th, 1901 10 197



JLJL\_/J-j—.>»/ 0 T O » » A Y. HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL 2 till spm and 7 to 10 p m Concerts 3pm and Bpm eaoh evening. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. mHE ANNUAL SOCIAL AND RE-UNION, Will be held In the Oddfellows Hall, On FRIDAY, OOTOBER 2Stb, When addresses will be delivered by the Bey 3t K> Elliott, (Wellington), aod others. Mb E. Emfson (CTAB) will give Pianoforte Solos during the evenicg. Tea at 6 p m ; Public Meeting al 8 p m Tickets—Adults, Is 6d; Children, Is. 10155 _____ ASHBURTON CODNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. SHEARING. EVERY Convenience, including Wool press, at Ashburton or Tinwald Yard*, Reasonable Paddock Accommodation daring Shearing Free. For further particulars apply to the Caretakers. 10149 ASHBURTON A. & P. ABSOO..A. TION. mHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, Eto, will be held on the Grounds of the Associa' tion, Ashburton, THURSDAY & FBIDAY, October 31sfc and November Ist, 1901, ENTRIES, whioh will not be considered valid unless accompanied by the neoesiary amount of ISntry lees in Cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, OOTOBER 22, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prige Money in ettoh Class, also numerous Valuable SPECIAL PRIZES offered for Competition. Class Programme and all information op application to W BIMPBQN» 10 38 _jß.retE|ij. _ . lo £. ~--™ WE beg to inform the publio of Ash burton and surrounding district that the business of Butchery and Grocery on the East Belt, Ashburton, is carried ou by us, and bhat all goods are supplied at the lowest remunerative prioe possible. Contractors and others waited on daily, fresh sausages every morning, fresh bread kept, all aojela of tea to choose from- dive \j» a'call' and try our new Ceylon TEAS. * " OTBTQN & SON. TAKEyoor Repairs to Stock's Bine Boot Stow



DAVID THOMAS PKOPEKTY SALE. WEDNESDAY, OOTOBER 23rd, 1901 i AORE OF LANDTTOGETHER WITH 9-ROOMED HOUSE, STABLE, &o. MR DAY D THOMAS has received instructions from Mas E W Hanm.Kß (who is leaving tbe di-tiiot) to Sell by Publio Auction, on the place, at 2 o'c'ock, viz— _ ACRE OF RICH LAND, well laid out in Garden and Fruit Trees, together with a Rood House of 8 rooms, Bath j Room (hot and cold water laid oo), Stables and Outbuildings, etc; Easy terms oan he arranged Furniture Sale ab 12 o'clock. Property at 2 o'oloek, .■ ~"""~R CURTIS, 10132 Auctioneer CLEARING SALE CORNER OF TANCPED k WILLIAM STREETS, Opposite bhe Masonic Hall. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23,1901 UNREBERVED SALE OF HiGH OLASS FURNITURE & PIANO. MR D THOMAS has reoeived inttruc tions from Mas E W Hanmkr, who is leaving the .district, to Sell by Public Auction, on • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, Ab Her Residence, Tancred Street, IHE FURNITURE Contained in Drawing Room. Dining Room, Five Bedrooms & Kitchen. For particulars, see Mail of Ist October. The Auctioneer specially invites those about to furnish toatiend this Sale, as every lv. offered will be sold to the highest bidder, and they will find it ail in good order* Sale at 12 o'clock sharp, , 10 5 R CURTIS, Auctioneer AROADF. SATURDAY, October 26, FIRST CLASS LITTLE FARM OF .0 ACRES of First Clan Land, with modern House and all Conveniences. MR D THOMAS has reoeived instruo tions from Mb H Hudson (who is leaving for the North liland), to Sell by Public Auction iv the Arcade, bb above,— HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM, situ ated on the Alford Forest Road, lb Is sub divided into 5 paddocks, 9 acres in growstg oats. There is & 6rsb class dwelling bouse of 10 roomß, with all conveniences, water laid on, {albs and back yard asphalted; good stable of 2 loote boxes and stalls, 2 carriage houses with shed and lofr. brick dairy and pork house, new windmill and tanks, barn, piggeries, and lnat-'a hi use. The above offers a chance to speculator- and others, and would make an ideal gentleman's residence. Terms at Sale. Sale ab 130 pm. R F CURTIS, 10160 Auctioneer ~ PROPERrF^ALET~~^ ARCADE. SATURDAY, OOTOBER 26th, I°ol 11/ ACRES LAND, with 8 Roomed /2 House, Outbuildings, Stable, eto, MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions frcm Major Steward to Sell by Public Auction on the above dftbe, at his Arcade Auction Room*,— All that Desirable Property known as 8 BURFORD, being Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 6, 7, part of R S 4873, S E Town Belt, and near the Beach Road, comprising about 1_ Acre, together with 8 roomed House, Outbuilding, Stablei, etc. Anybody wanting a quieb residence cannot do better than inspect, and as for* ■peculation It must home day be very valuable for residential purposes. Sale ab 2 o'clock, 10 192 R CURTIS, Auctioneer



FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY NEXT, October 22. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of T. Mawson, Esq, Westerfield,— 1 _J PUREBRED BERKSHIRE SOWS, J./W in Fig | p> BTORE PIGS 2 PUREBRED BERKSHIRE BOARS, six months old FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, JOHN X BLAND, 10 168 Auctioneer CLEARING SALE AT GREENSTREET. MONDAY, 28th OOTOBER, 1901 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have reoeived .instructions from Mb A MoAlitter (who is giving up contracting) to Sell by Public Auotion, at his homestead, Greenstreet, on the above date, the Whole of bis Live Stook & Implements, comprising :— QK Crossbred !WES & LAMBS Wf_ Halfbred EWES, with 120 percent fvf of Lambs | f\f\ MERINO EWKT & LAMBS "I Q k Crossbred HOGGETB "I c Superior DRAUGHT HORBES O HEAD OF CATTLE 1 D.F Plough by Duncan 1 D.F Plough by Reid and Gray 1 Reid and Gray Drill 1 Portable Whare. Horse Feeders i 5 Tons Chafj. 1£ Tons Potatoes Luncheon provided. Sale at 12,30 o'oloek. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. 10182 J R BLAND, Auctioneer PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. SATUKOAY^Tith November, 1901. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, b~u have received instructions from F. A. Cocks, Esq:, to sell by F»bli» Anc tion, at their West Street Mart on the shove date, his * AT MAYFIELD, Comprising 912 i°ct_i 912 Well subdivided and watered, together with ail buildings thereon. Full particulars in future advertisement SRIEB3.ANDEB BROS, Ltd, 10 18a J. R..BLAND, Auctioneer. P» , ESS WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves ihs hair J beautifully glossy. Bottles 2p\\ oa safest IH E Bonningtoh'o^ Ch.eijais^ ■



WANTEDS, Etc. \\.' ANTED by a Oharwe man—Work by VV the day. Apply Mail Office; 10 *- 91 WANTED, immediately-Good General Servant; nurse girl kept.—Ajiply Mra H A Mackay, Havelock Street 10 180 WANTED —Nurse Girl.-Apply Mrs Mullan, Ashburton Hotel 10 171 LOST, on the 17th—Lady's Cape, on the 17th, between Tinwald and Willowby Corner.—Apply Mrs Grey, Tinwald, or offie« of this paper 10 177 * * IT AIL the Children's Festal Day." rl 10 186 46 TX7HEN laughing joy makes glad W oar way." 10187 ' * mHE Bells of the Sabbath how X sweetly they sound." 10188 BARING Square Sunday School Anni versary—Tomorrow. Morning at 11; Afternoon at 3 ; Evening at 6.30. Preacher —Rev Wm Beok ; festival music. Collections in aid of Sunday School 10 189 POrIaIE— Town Sections 818, J acre, Aitken Streeb, north aspeob; and 955 aod 956, Town Belt NE, north aspect— _pply Misses Pagb, Ariel Confectionery, Easb Streeb ■__ < : _ ANTED — Any quantity of young Roosters and Pigeons. Apply J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Offioe. WANTED— A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repai.ed ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to, i;,.'. ; :Wr. X; COUCH, . The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker 1 and Jeweller, Tancred Streeb 9888 p_f\{\ BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from t/UU Dew Designs from Id to 5s eaoh —A T H Williams 250 VALENCIA Raisins 4d, New Currants 6d, Evaporated Pears 6d, New Jam 4s d< z, Raspberry Jam Is per j*r, Tinned Fruits from 91, Tinned Strawberries Is 6d, Canadian Tinned Tomatoes lOd, Icing Sugar 6d, Deeeioated Cocoanut 7d—Cabson A Co; i "\7 ATES' and Nimmo & Blair's garden and X farm seeds in any quantity ; Iron Age Seed. Drills and Garden Tools of all sorts ab lowest prices—Cabsos & Co, MRS ALCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnslins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnet?, Straws, Flowers, Q-ills, and Feathers, Having secured the services of a firsb class Milliner and Dressmaker, et.ti.f„e...n ie guaranteed to all. Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, Arasenes Wools, Transfers, &o,always linstock. LAWN Teuisi. and Crickeb Material, Racquets from 10s Gd, Bats single aod double cane, Union Driver and others; Balls, Stumps, Pads, Leg Guards. Ping Pong, • Windsor Magazine' for September, epeoia! chapter on New Zealand Leaders. New Books, Cheap Editions. Staiionery very cheap ; lines opening up—H. M. Jones BOWLS !! BOWLS ! 1 BOWLS 1 S season just opened. SHfcEP SHEARS— T U.S. 8»8.A.. etc. Oil Stoves, Oil. Lamp Blaok, Raddle and Branding Oil; LAWN MOWERS in great variety, all at Bedrock prices, atG Meddiks' lh» Peoples' Iron monger.' - M~~ONARCH Lawn Mowers"l2in, 22a 6d ; 14in25i; American Churns from 10s Milk Pans from 2s 6d j Wood Frame Wrin gers 13.1 6d at Cabson & Co, Tancred Street. TO SCHOOL OOMbITTESS AND __ TEACHERS, Just unpacked, direct from the publishers, nearly 1000 volumes of New Reward Books, also Presentation Volumes of tho Poets, Bibles, Prayer aad Hymn Books, Sunday -School Cards, Wall Texts, Fountain Pens, etc, < l A. T. H. WILLIAMS. A LARGS assortment of first class Eng lish, China Earthenware, Cutlery and E.P Ware, Japanese Vases, etc, suitable for wedding and birthday pi esents—Carson & Co^



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THEY HAVE ARRIVED I WHAT!? Why, Our Large Shipments of NEW GOODS for the SPRING. Lovely Blouse Silks Latest Mercerised Sateens Clean and Neat Prints Artistic Blouse Muslins Black Lustres (plain and fanny) Blaok Grenadine & Fancy lashmerettes 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 Snede, Kid, Lisle, and. Silk—White, Black, unci Colored Black and White and White and Blaok Sunshades New Dress Trimmings New Ruchlngs New Belts and Collarettes New Shapes in Ladies' Linen Cuffs and Collars A Fine Assortment of Gents' White Straw Hats ) Gents' Canvas Hats ( Selling Gents' Linen Hats i Fast, Gents' Paris Ties ) When * Spring Cleaning' no not forget that "THE CORNER' is celebrated for Pretty Floorcloths and Linoleums Floral Blinds, all widths Choice Lace and Muslin Curtains Our Dressmaker, Miss_CtJßßis, is very busy, and has established a good.reputation for style, out, and fit. PLAOE YOUR ORDERS NOW. NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD | ; THE CORNER." j ■' a Word to thi Wise-" ashbubtok Ladies and Gentlemen,— SINCE opening up business In Ashbnrtob, seven years ago, I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress oar trade has made. Notwithstanding competition, tbe Easiness has grown year by year, and today :we are doing by far the largest Boot Trade in Ashburton. This result has been obtained by keeping onr Goods right up to date/ We never sit down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must never be content, as tastesand fashions continually change, and require to be closely watched I Our customers can rest assured that we keep a watchful eye on the market, and never let t a chance to obtain the besb value Blip. We are therefore in a position to offer you much better value for less money than any other trader in Ashburton,. We beg to thank our many customers far their very liberal support in the past, and we are sure by keeping on the same lines in future that we have done in the past, i.e., to offer you the best possible valrae for little money. Our business must flourish and grow in th* future as ib has done in the past Yours faithfully JAMBS MELLOR, iSe&landla Boot Store, Ashburton ANDSEWN Repairs at D STOCiti Bine Boot Store



T- Bullock. _____ FOR SALeT™ FTIHE following Good Building Si ...s, 1 Aehburton Town Seotion 427, J acre, Tancred Street; central situation Town Seotion 823, \ acre, good land, Cox street; only few minutes walk from Post Office Town Seotion 1122, i aore, Wills streeb west, good residential site. Northern aspect Town Sections 1120 and 1130, eaoh £ aore | Cameron street west; will be sold together or separately Easy Terms ; particulars on application T BULLOCK TO LET, DWELLING of Five Rooms, Veraodih and scullery , centrally situated, fronting Wakanui Road east '£. 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, • together with two sections, fronting i Alkn'i Road ; first class land for garden; ' Apply to i T BULLOCK, ] Agent, TO LET. BUTCHER'S SHOP, Easb Streeb; good stand; lately occupied by Mr G Worner T BULLOCK , W-W-«-M«-»-»-W-M»aß--M-«-«-M--W-WM^ ARCADE J HORSE_ FAIR. FRIDAY, NOT. 15, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now reoeiving entries. j 10 91 D. THOMAS. 1



BUSINESS NOTICES ESTABLISHED 1874. ii Haiti in N°w thab the ■in 111 l I I I 11 wool market has Irl ilj|i=lw"» Hi AW\! LIL9MIMJ give much better Sc CO," valde this season £3 10s. Just Reoeived — Samples fi TTYfllPf of Choicest TWEEDS ever |] I |[|l|! shown. Consequently £3 10s \_ I I [\ Suits are far superior this ill III! eeasom fJ%J m M.KJ JUBILEE "BUILDINGS 9 104 OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOKATION, Ltd. Capital £1,000,000 m HIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TABIFF Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at ! LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. I Employers Insnring with ua can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated B evenue. Neither will Clients he subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De partmektal Control. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Wicoll Bros. . AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 10 8



ZEALANDIA BICYCLES] MADE IN NEW ZEALAND; T^TOST IMPROVED MACHINE ON THE MARKET. Specially built for New Zealand Roads One Grade—THE BEST. New Models now on View Oates, Lowry and Go., Burnett Stebit - N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF^OYOLES Mjrs Johnston, T>EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte k Singing Havelock Street. BEAUTIFULLY Done-D. Stock's Boot and Shoe Repairs "CROWN* ROLLED OATS." MANUFACTURED bj EVANS AND CO, LTD, at their "Crown Mills," Dnnedin, from the beet New Zealand WHITE OATS, by the moat modern Machinery, just imported from America. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To be had from all Grocers, Bole Manufacturers. EYANS AND CO. f LTD., Dunedin and Timaru: 9 268 CHILDRENS Boots and Shoea at all Prioes at D. Stock's Bine Boot Store WANTED KNOWN—That our new Prints are now on view, and comprise choice Ginghams, ravishing designs in mercerized Blouse cloths, and full ranges of suiting drille—MirfflHiMs & Tubneb, the Drapers ,



F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE. To Those Seeking an Investment for Cap ta! IE AYE for Disposal a Splfi.r'ld Block of Good Town Property, returning good interest for the nim required. F. FERRIMAN. WAKaNUL FOR ""SALE. A FARM OF 500 ACRES. F FCTR MAN. JOSEPH FORDS i SCOUR & LUNG WORM MIXTURE. TESTIMONIALS. E.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashbarton. Dear Sir, —Re Ford's Lung Worm Mixture. In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating tha we have now sold 'hia Mixture for several years, with aa increasing demand, and it has given general sa'is.action. Yoors faithfully, A H Tnrnboll, Manager To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that I have been Agenb for Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it lo farrrers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy. . I am, dear sir, Yours faithfully, D Thomas. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for tha last two years, and have supplied sheep breeders rpgu larly during that period, we have not yet) had a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing bnt favourable reports from all who hfve used it. Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson and 00. »_M_»^«»-www-«w»-i»-iia-B----«M»-w-*«w«^- "* "I—



BUSINESS NOTICES BOOM! LA TEST FROM FRONT AFTER SEVERE BOMBARDMENT P.emisps, Tancred Street, L>\ p>site Arcade) HAVE BEEN STRONGLY FORTIFIED BY EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS AND , , ALTERATIONS NOW NEARLY COMPLETED. REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVING. , OPENING ATTACK-NEXT WEEK BOOM SALE .OF Drapery & "Clothing, i ■ —~- Fall Particulars by . SPECIAL BULLETIN AND IN TBIS PPACE SHORTLY, Edward Gibbaxd, (LATE G. DUNC&N & CO.) Tancred Street, Aehburton - .\ 10 12S "VTOW IS THE TIM 3E! TO INSURE j BEOOD MARES ANO THBIB EXPECTED PROGENY. An Owner can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of foaling, or can insure for 12 months inolndiog the above risk Full particulars and rates of Premium from H. W. BABRETT, District Agent, Live Stock Insurance Go. ARCADE, ASHBURTON



WHETHER; YOU ARE ASSUREp OR .NOT YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN APPLY FOR Combined JLife ■&■ Accident Policy. WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause in any part of the world, and also Oompensa* 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 v Ashburton #~~Z ask" for . : . Iml w* \\l iti I H!- NEW TARIFF ■ CHAMPION BLEND ' ' OTHER PRICES: * I HO CHINA TEA USED BY US: WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair iv present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames ; all colours. Sent post free for le 9d from th t manufacturer, A M Bendy, Haurdresse I 'ntiedin. ■ ' . ~^~ Smoke New Venus



; BUBINESB NOTICES SPECIAL Announcement—Daring thil mouth you can get .a suit to m.asurt for 555, at W H-Peapcb, Cash Draper HATS— Sp cial purchase of two Ware houFemeii's Samples Sn Ladies' and ChtldrpoVKailnr Hats, all marked lew at W H Pbabcs C-tih Drap r •KB BLOUBES-B_6utifi_tM..plir_,Merce.lse_ , Sateet-p, and Cambrics and Fancy P;ques,,made up for 2s : 6d~ W H Ps-Vaca, Cash Draper B.ELTS— Ju. t, arrived large assortment of newest maki-s. P.ill.y belts Is 6d t Is lid, 2 ? 6d. The New Q ieen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2a 3d, Fast Prints flfl, L*rga Hearth Rugs 2a lid—W H Peabob, Corner East and Burnett Street, Til f^ /To MINORCAB, Brown Leghorns, Lang* shans, Indian Game and Pekin Duokl. SITTINGS FROM S» TO J3I«. -i £arly Orders Booked and Executed In Rotation. 21 H. G. BERRYMAN. ; . . . ___ . -Fishing Season, 1901-1902.' BAEDLEY BEOS. AGAIN to tha fore with their aew IMPORTED STOCK. OF FISHING TACKL.B in great variety-^-Minnows, Files, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, etc Anglers call aid impeo* WE are a!sa prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of - every description HARDIFY BROS. EAST STREET, J. V. DE BEE'Bi WATCHMAKER * . JEWELLER . FUST Arrived. TV\O CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from ihe celebrated Manofactsrert WALKER & PALL,' SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable fur Presentation.! »>d Wedding Presi nth a Specially. INSPECTION INVITED," ' ■ WATCHES, p- , Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEK3at27a This is ibe walth that has given BUch unfailing satisfaction, that it ia needless to mention its numerous excellent quail llep. F.vrryone foM is an adveiiikmenfc in itself^ "new jewellery £1 ENGAGEMENT EUNGS : .SS©. ■ Brooches, Bracelets Bar.gle_, Mnff chains> Tbe Newest Novelties in Gold Charms The Latest. Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashburton



PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL, Wills Street, Ashburton, HAVING leased the at ove well known acd centrally situ-ted Private Hotel, I am prepared to.receive Boarders. The Hotel has been completely renovated and refurnished throughout, and is specially adapted for families visiting Ashburton. Home Comforts and conveniences. Terms Moderate. - ■-■.■■• *'.-''■ ~" A Hi FiLLINGHdM, (L»te of the W.C;T.U Cofifee Rooms, 188 Ohristchnrch j ««A THING OF BfiAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVISB." mdERKFORE Procure the Services of «T, I- HIGGS TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES r , With his Beautiful Designs in Paper and Paiut Work. As SpriDg is doming, apply early to avoid the rush of work. - WINDOW GLASF, PAINTS, OILS, A PAPERINGS IN STOCK. , i J. L. lIIGGS, Tanored Street. 811(11 & It CHRISTCHUROH, T>EG to announce that they have opened UP TO DATE SAMPLE ROOMS . in BURNETT STREET/ or tho convenience of their many Customers in-the Ashberton. County.' MR GEORGE SAKDRY, our Raws** tative, who ia in attu.Unce all nay OS Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will ht pleased to meet hia old Customers and others and \ghow them tlio very many new attractions cur Sample Rcom bffocln, \ COMPRISING — Latest Nqwllias in" bPRING GOODS. ; Just arrived ftom our- London buyers- Colonial, Englieb, and American BOOTS and Shoes tho beet value in town China and G'eEtsware of all descriptions . Beddings," Bed^teade, and Furniture-OUf . ..own manufactiMe Estimates given fo* Furnishing . " Houses visited ac'd'treasures taken for U Venetian^Blind.,"'Linoleum, and Carpets, ; raki. OF CHARGE 9191 IN the.Rico for Value, Mellow Zea Tatadla Boot Store leads