Bat II was found, on enquiry, that Harelock's meo were the most sober »nd orderly and well behaved m the whole bxpedition, So, instead of stopping bis efforts for their improve ment, the Governor-General promoted Hftvelock, and said he hoped he would continue his good work. 'If possible/ said he, {I wish he would convert the whole regimeat!' This Burmese war went on for eomi' time ; but at last the King of Buraiah rtceived such » crushing defeat that he wag obliged to sue for peace. He had to give Assam, Ar»can, and Teuaege i'im, and a million pounds sterling to the British, and our army then loft his dominions and Haveiock with them, la 1838 a stili more terdbie war broke out, m which he took a verj conspicuous port, This was the Afghan Wisr. Here, again, I must ask 30a to nad the full story elsewhere, You will find it tbrillingly interesting,—-the etcry of the march to Oandahsr, which occupied four monthe and a half, daring part of which time the troops were on half ration?, »od of the capture of Guuenee, and the taking of Cabul, Then Bioie the terrible march through the mountains, from Oabul to Jellalabad, under Sir Kobert bale, with the fierce natives hovering routid and ever and anoa swooping down to attack the British troopß. At last the latter were foiieged iv Jellalabad and closely pressed by the enemy, on whom they had to maka continual sallies. The §uppließof k oil were deficient, bo that the troopß nad eie long to be put on red nerd rations of salt meat, without any vegetables, and iuetead of tea and coffee were supplied with roasted corn. The camels were by-aad-by all killed, In order to gave food for the soldiers' horses. I mast tell you, however, au interesting anecdote oi how the Bntißb ©ace replenished their laider, Sheep fatd several times been seen grazing within cannon shot, bat always with large bodies of the enemy lurking not far cfi. These sheep were, m fact, decoys intended to tempt the English out, that the Afghans might fall upon them. And at last the temptation became, too great for starving men to resist. It was quietly arranged that an attempt should be made to capture iome of the sheep. So one morning the gates of the fortress were suddenly thrown open, and out galloped a strong body of our men. In a trice they had surrounded more than five hundred sheep and goats, and, m spite of ali tbe efforts of the enemy, bad driven them in—and a very welcome prize they were, I can tell you. It was five months before this siege was brought to an end. It would take long to tell oi all the other campaigns m which Havelock bore a part, There waa the Gwalior campaign m 1843, and the first Sikh War m 1845, during which he did splendid service, having his horse shot under him m one battle, and two horse's m succession m another. Then came the second Sikh War m 1848, m which his brother fell, and the Persian War m 1857, m which he commanded a division aader Outram. But his brave deeds m all these expeditions are over-shadowed by hia splendid and remarkable achievements m putting down the Indian Mutiny. His name will always be more # associated with this terrible eposh m tbe history of British India than with anything else.

Interprovincial

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Nov 29 Mr Kenny, SM, has been gazetted chairman cf tho North Island Railway Appeal Board. The resignation of Colone Pole Penton, as Commandant ot the Forces, is gazetted The Bteamer Kobuku, from Wesbport to Lybtelton, ooai laden, pub into pert this evening, having met with a slight mishap off Jackson's Head. The Toatiat Department intends to ess tablish au aviary m the Govarnmect Park at Rofcoraa. A collection of New Zaaland bird? will be formed which it is believed will be of special interest to tourists Charles Bell, one of the persons injured m the Oriental Hotel fire is Btill m a serious condition «b the Hospital. He has not yeb fully recovered consciousness. Darey, another of those hurt, has developed lung trouble through shock and his life is thought to be m jeopardy Napier, November 29 A gang of burglars was apparently engaged about town iaafa night, reports having reached the police of font places, Donaldson's store, Vigor, Brown and Oo'b warehouse, Oonroy's meat store, and the Terminus Hotel having been entered. The barglarfl, however, obtained very little of value, the goods missing from the various places being worth about £20 Dunbbin, November 29 People's day at the Show brought out a record attendance estimated at 16,000. The gate yielded £518. The Governor, Countess of Ranfarly, and Suite, and the Premier and Sir Joseph Ward wsre present, The parade el priga wionera was the • feature of the day, and some magnificent animal? wero led Into the Show ring. Ihe local horaes took moat of the przes m tht) draught section, but Canterbury horses had a say m hackney plaßseß. R Gawn of Eist Taieri exbibifcedlihe champion draught endre, and R Charters, Moagiel, the champion mare. The weather was perfect. 44 the Supreme Court today, a verdict of ' not guilty' was returned m the case m which John Fagan was charged with assault- Ing Robert Bain the Duaedin Jockey Club's detective afc the Wiogatui Racecourse A meeting of the Otago Executive of the Farmers' Union was held on the Show Ground today, when it waa decided to accept the tender of the Commercial Union Assurance Company for insuring farmers under the Workers Compensation for Accident Employers Liability Acts and liability at common law A deputation from the Farmers' Union waited on Sir Joaoph Ward today, and j targed that m view of the low. prices, a redaction ahold be made on the oarri»ge of wool by rail. Sir Joseph said he exceedingly regretted the low values on the greab ataple product wool. He had had under considera tion for some time past the lowering of the rates on wool among other thing?. He said io iv the House, but there were bo many oal!s balng made one way and another on the Treasury, and such a, large amount of expenditure required m all parts of the colony thab it was felt desirable to hold this question ever, He was quite willing to confer with hie colleagues with a view to sselug whether they conld single out wool alone and allow others to stand over. He was quite prepared to go Into the matter Isis colleaguea.

THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

EFFECT ON ISLAND TRADE

United Press Aseoolafcloa—By Eleofcrlo Telegraph —Copyright. Sydney, November 29 The Daily Telegraph, dealing with the effect of the tariff on the Island trade, says that after all their pro fessions about the Commonwealth guardianship when protesting to Mr Chamberlain against New Zealand's desire to annex Fij», the Federal Government is doing absolutely the most effective thing imaginable to cut the Islands adrift and justify their onion with New Zealand. Melbourne, Nov 29 An amendment cf the ta ifl was car ried, reducing the duty on salt 10s per ton. The Government accepted the substitution of eighteen pence per cen tal on canary, hemp, and raps seed m place of 15 per cent ad valorem. Amongst other items passed was 5 per tout on straw The debate was adjourned

Sydney Tailoressos' Strike.

United Press Association—By EleoMo Telegraph—Oopyrighb Sydney, Nov. 99 On the advice of the Labour Council Hordern'B tailoreases have declined to return to work, Mr Bordern early m the dispute conceded a new log involving increased wages, bufc successfully resisted all efforts to compel him to dismiss a non union forewoman.

Imperial Politics.

Uni'.ed Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb , London, Nov 29 Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Glae | gow, said it waß only honest to toll the : Irish party that it would be impossible for the Liberals to repeat the experi i inent of 1892. No Government de pendent on Irish vot"8 could s»tisfy Irish demands, Mr Ritchie, Home SecrsUry, speak ing at Croydon, indicated early legisla tion dealing with the temperance question, coal mines, ami prisons,

CRICKET.

ENGLISHMEN v AN EIGHTEEN,

Unifced Press ABBociatioo—Hy Bleofcrlo Telegraph —Copyright Sydney, Nov 29 In a match between the English team and an Eighteen of the Maulani District, the latter have lost eleven wickets for 424 rung (Lindsay, 104, McGlinchey 92). All tho-Englishmcn tried their hands at bowl ing.

A Suggested Causa of the Earthquakes.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, Nov 29 In conversation wibh a Star representa? fcive last week about the earthquake at Cheviot. Mr J T Stevenson, FR A S, ventured the opinion that the shocks wonld continue daring thh week, owine; to the position of ihe moon with respect to our earth. The prediction has so far been ful filled, as continue! shocks have been folb, some of a severe nature. As the critical period ends during the present week no farther disturbances should ocstir from ihe cause mentioned.

PRESIDENT'S DAY AT THE BOWLING GREEN.

Yesterday was a ga!a day m the Ashburton D>main on the oooaeion of the President giving the lawn'party m connection with tha Bowlirg Oiub« This function, which had been postponed from the previous day on account of tho rain, had been anticipated with considerable interest for some time pißt, and ib was fortunate that the weather oleared up and became so brilliantly fine— juab m time for the function. Unfortunately, j however, bhe rain had nob ceased m Christ church and Tiniaru to enable bowlers and | other visitors to Bbarb from those quarters The Domain looked at its best, the reosnt showers having freshened up its appearance, and the gay dtesses of the ladies present gave ; additional charm to the scene; Captain and Mrs Coleman, who reaeived their guests at the entrance to the extensive mnqnee, had done their best) to make the afternoon a most unqualified success. Tables were arranged m the form of a large horse shoe, and these were covered most tastefully with the very choicest dainties m endleaa variety, the decorations also being of a charming character. The President's silver cup was m position m the centre of the marquee, and waa much adm red. The local players mustered m force, and the games were "oonteated with much enthusiasm, the green being m very fair playing condition considering the former dry season. Photographers were greatly m evidence during the afternoon, no Sees than three of these being preeenb. During the afternoon Captain Coleman, m thanking those present, regretted the rain had prevented the attendance of the Ohriatchurch and other bowlers, and he extended a hoarty welcome to all hh guests. He paid a high compliment to the banjo and mandoline band, which discoursed sweet music during the afternoon, and whilst regretting that the town did not possess a brass band he would nob ask for outsidebalent whilst they hadsuoh peif ormere m the town. (Applauße). Ab the instance of Mr J Snodgrasti, three cheers were given by the assembled guests for Captain, Mrs and Mica Colencan.

Fatal Accident at Kakahu.

An accident, unfortunately attended by fa'ftl raen'ta, happened to Mr Richard Sharp, of Kakahu, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Sharp waa driving to Temuka, when the wheel of his trap got Into a rut m the road, and the horse swerving the spokea of the wheel broke at ths axle, and Mr Sharp was preoipitated on to the road. He was picked up almost immediately afterwards m a conscious condition and driven home. Medical aid was summoned, bub during the evening unconsciousness supervened, and at eight o'oleck yesterday morning ha passed away* The deooased was an old settler, having been engaged m farming at Kakahu for many yeara.

WEAR AND TEAR.

All around us on every hand thare is the overworked woman, who has devoted her life to otheis. She is the salvation of the home ; hera is the tie that) binds the family together. This inoessanti toil and overwork coon Bhows, for she gives signs of being *run down.' This condition of health is really oiMsed by indigeition, If the food is per faotly aßßimilated, and ite strengthening elements diffused through the blood as nUure intended, there would be steady recuperation, and the strain of work would nob be felt. Impey's May Appls does effec tive work m sustaining women, 16 acia gently and promptly on the digestive organs, and makes them act aa nature intended they Bhouldi Impey's M*y Apple is pi aaanb, palatable, and potent, and is an ideal family medioine. You can depend on ridcilng your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers price Is

THE LATEST

(SOUTH AFRICA.

MORE BOEIB THAN RIFLES TAKEN

INDIAN OFFICERS FOR THE FRONT

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

I (Received November 30, 9 9 am) \ London, November 29 Although 13,000 Boera have bean accounted for since May, only 4,400 rifles have been taken Fifteen Indian Staff Corps officers are going to South Africa

Borne and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Oopy right

Received November 30, 9 9am A PROFITABLE BAZAAR London, Nov 29 The Counties Bazaar held at Earls court, London, m aid of the Soldiers and. Bailors Families' Association, realised over £20,000 THE COLOMBIAN TROUBLE Reuters correspondent states that the Colombian Libaral leaders after conferring with the .Conservatives aboard an American ganboat promise to surrender at Colon today, also else* where after receiving a guarantee that their lives will be spared Received November 30, 22pm THE POPK'd HEALTH London, Nov 29 Several people announce that not withstanding denials, thePopa'd health is causing anxiety, and he is slowly 'fading away ? THE AMERICA. GUP It is reported that Earl Dunraven and Sirs Edward Hassan and Thomas Lipton, Harry MeO almont and others are asking the Prince of Walea to accept a new yacht, kud challenge the America Cup. WOOL SALES Wool is very firm, excepting faulty short scourede.

Great Tidal Wave in England.

IXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SHIPPING.

Recaivad Nov 30, 9 25 a m London November 30 Phenomenal tides have occurred on the east coast; of England, and miles of coastal lands are submerged. A cyc lone followed. The tidal wave was six feet high at Sunderland, and did ex* tensive damage to the shipping.

Australian.

(Jolted Freas Association-— By Eleo'rlo Telegraph—-Copyright Received November 29, 9 40 & m OBITUARY Sydney, November 30 Obituary—G-. H. Oox, Legislative Councillor, and a famous aheap breeder, RETURNED SOLDIERS Adelaide, Nov 30 Arrived—The Persic, with a number rf returned soldiers, including six New Zoalanders, RATS EXAMINED Melbourne, November 80 An examination of the iats at Too radia showed they were not plagued.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Presa Association—>By Eleobdo Telegraph

Wellington, Nov 30 The Poet and Telegraph Conference has decided to establish an ctfiiial newspaper and the Committee appointed is to carry out the idea, either by acquiring the Katipo or m any other way. The executive of the Association is to remain stationed m Wel lington. The following New Zsalanders have passed the first examination of surveyors nnder the Australian Federal system :—A W Orcagb, Auckland ; F H Jordan, Tauranga ; M F Hatzird, Waihi; H T Mitchell, Auokland ; H M Kensington, New Plymouth ; G Cuth bertson, Invoroargill; B Q Baaatian, Inver c*rglli, A new halfpenny evening paper is an nounced to be published here next month, under the bl*)le of the Sun, with a democratic and labour policy. The Health Department does not consider 1b necessary to quarantine vessels arriving from Sydney as a precaution against plague, but there will be a rigid examination of all such ships, and rats caught m tho chief port I will frequently be examined, tneir suacepbi I bility to plague bioillus rendering their condition an excellent guide as to the degree of danger to the public. The Postmaster at Cheviot reports three alight shocks daring !a?t night, WAifAwA, Nov 30 At a meeting of the Hatuma settlers, the Hon Smith stated thab Government had consented to revalue the settlement, which was now valued ab £60,000 higher than when owned by Mr Purvis Russell. Napier, Nov 30 The first general meeting of the Hawke's Buy Woollen Factory Company was held last evening, when a board of directors was elected /or the ensuing year, Ib waa announced that 56 girla had already been engaged; that good progress was beint; made with the building of the factory, and thit work would be started m February next Chbistchurch, November 30 A young man, named John Soanes, fell dead cff his bicyc'e m the oity yesterday. Heart disease was the cause of death* The second annual sports meeting under the auspices of the North Canterbury Publlo Schools Amateur end Athletic Association, being held m fine weather. There is a record number of competitors and theabtondand of the pubic is very large. Great interest ia being taken m the dfferent events and the meeting aa a whole promises bo be an unqualified success, An inquest waa held this morning concern* ing the death of a newspaper runner, named Henry Croz's who waa run over by a train near Hornby and killed. A verdiab of accidental death was returned, a rider being added that no blame waa abtaahabla bo any body, T!)o Coroner commented oa the fact that hoytt were allowed to rush through the train from carriage to carriage frequently pushing and j >Btling each other, and hinted that the railway authorities should do more to prevent it

A Case of Leprosy.

United Press Aesoolatlon—By Eleotria Telegraph—Copyright Dunedin, November 30 A case of leprosy h»B baea discovered near PaJmerstun Couth, Tha patient, a Chinaman, is isolated aboafc two, miles from other people and all precautions have been taken;

Fire on a Steamer.

United Preis Association— By Electric Telegraph Auckland. November 30 A fire was discovered at midnight on the ss. Weka at Onehunga, which the fire brigade quickly suppressed. The interior was gutted, and a Jarge cargo of general merchandise seriously damaged. The fire is supposed to have originated m the bankers.

The Arrival of the Discovery

Ohbistchuroh, Nov 29 The Discovery, on her way from the Cape, made & deviation south, entering pack lee \n lab 63, long. 141, m order to fcry and get a eight of Adelie Land or Gape Clarie, but the object was nob attained, and, being pressed for time, the vessel waa pub about) and headed for Lyttelton. A ehorb stay waß made at the Macquarrie Islands, and a few hours spent m oolleoting sea fowl and their eggs. During the run aoroaa soriai magnetic observations were taken continually, and wherever possible soundings were also taken. Some interesting specimens were also obtained The Discovery ia said to have behaved herself extremely well, both daring her trip acroEß and during her brief experienoe m Che pack. With regard to tne sensational rumour cabled that she had been leaking badly, it ia laughed to aconi, and Captain Soott declares it to have been a gross ex aggeration. That the veiseel had been leaking is admitted, but it was not a great deal more than ia customary m the oaee of a new wooden vessel on her maiden trib It* any event the vessel will be docked here tor oleaning purposes, and to tighten her •, up, Oauiklng operations are necessary m the case of all new wooden vessels. It is probable also that during her fortnight's stay at Lyttelton, the whole of her stores will be discharged and reloaded, and the vessel will take away with her a sub3tantial deck load ofco«l. Whea off Cape Saunders the vessel had a curious visitation, a flook of sparrows, presumably driven off the land by a gale, alighting upon her. Some of the birds were so exhausted as to drop dead on the deck.

Sporting.

FEILDING RACES.

Feildikg Rachcourse, November 29 Concluding results— fr'T Andrews Handicap—L9gion of Honor I, PUidie 2, Siriua 3, Dividends—£lß 17» and £3 15j Waitona Hack—Nea 1, Tokatea 2, Bines 3. Beautiful fiuieh. woa by a head. Time— 2.56 Dividends—£l2 2s and £l Us. Rimu wan rcratched Aoranoi Flat Race—Benefaotor 1, Oava Her 2, Elusion 3. Time—2.l3 Scratched— Last Spec. D vidends—£2 7s and £1 9j Kiwitea Stakes—Motor 1, Fashion 2, Pei faction 3. Scratched, Indian Shot, and Gipsy Qieen. Timo, 1.44 Dividends, £3 11s and £2 8i Fitzroy; FtytNO—Reclaimer 1. Rosep!ct2, Hardwork 3, Dividends—£s Us and £1 17a

SECOND DAY.

1 Fibldino Faoeojurse, Nov 30 Tho weather m fine and the aMendaDce fair. Bssuite :~ Yobk Stakes — G Udanmere 1, Lady's Link 2, Sedgebrook 3, Dividends—£l 18s and £10 13a Bracblet—Hard Work 1, Tokateu2, In the Van 3i Scratched —First Shit. Divi , dends—£4 3s 6J, and £1 10j 6i. Ohelthnhabi HuuDLES—Evecing Wonder 1, Stockade 2, The Hempte 3, All started* Dividends—£3 8% and £1. BokgoteA Hurdles — Strena 1, Meers chaum 2, Naa 3 Tokatea was scratched. Dividends—££4 12«, and £5 6a 6d» Manchester Handicap-—Toa 1, Legion of Honor 2, Robin Adair 3. ScratcheJ— Fakir. Diva-£l4 8a 61 and £2 103 6 h A protest was entered against Toa, but; was dismissed

D.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY; Dunedin, November 30 Tho Dunsdin Jockey Oiub'B raoea today huve the weathor showery. The a'tendance tae'uded Lird R*nfurly, Lidy Ranfarly, the Premier, and Sir J G Ward. Results : — Novel Handicap—Senior Wrangler easily defeated Sharp Shot. There were no investments. Second Wisl/eer—Vandyke 1, Wild West 2, Dartmoor 3* All star'al Woa by four lengths. Dividends—Vandyke £318% Wild West £2 12a. St Andrew's Handicap — Pampero 1, Cherrystone 2, Cintaen 3; Won by three parts of a leopth. Time—l 15. Dividend— £116s Stepubnson Memorial Stakes -Goldspur 1, Btazar 2. Goldspur led 6iq whole way, and won easily by a length at the finish

TAKAPUNA RACES

TAKAPONA RACECOURSE, Nov. 30 The Takapuna Spring Meeting was com' menoed today m beautiful weather. The course was m perfect order* The totaUsator pays one horse dividend m the paddock, two dividends outside* Results:— Tbial—Golden Rose 1, Lance Corporal 2, Cavalry 3, Also started—Balbirnie, Divi' denda—£3 159 ; outside £2 14i / Cambria —Mary Seabon 1, Swngsman 2, Beaton 3. Ail started« Won easily. Dividends—lnside £117 a; outside £113 a 6d; Swagsmao, £119)

Christohuroii, November 30 Mr Victor Harris has sold Gora Linn t< Mr Murray Hobbs.

THE ASHBURIOK GUARDIAN: SATUBDAY, HOYEMBEE 30, 1901



PUBLIC NOTICES* ~FUR SAIjET ~ rP Q 741» wi'h Cottage thereon, -*- •O • corner of Peter Street and BE, .Belt; also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah* suitable for an implement shed* Apply W; C. Page, Builder. 11 193 PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wiih Street (aear Railway Station and Pjs6 Office), Auhburton. Under New M»BBge menb. Firet Class AceommodftUon for Boarders, the Travelling Ptsbiio, and Fami' lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold Batbs, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Homp. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FKLLINGHAM, Proprietor. 11176 TO MEMBERS 0? FAEMEBb' UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS 1 COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital ... ... One Million Revenue for 1900—£873,492 5s lid. A RB INSURING FARMJSRS—Whather ' Members ef the Farmers Union or not—at the same rate And with the same concessions ' individually, as any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompb and liberal settlement of all just claims effected locally % ' Kicoll Bros AGENTS, ASHBOHTON. . __ • . 11 185 ' TO THE RESIDENTS OF ASBBURTON From the Rakaia toJtheJßaugitafca Eivers Ladies and Ghxtlembn, — •■ . * HAVING eeoured the Sole Agency for the South leland of New Zealand, for the world famed Wm. fellers and Sons'* ENGLISH WASHING MACHINES, the uuderaigned respectfully beg to intimate that they have resigned their positions with the D.I C, m order to commence m business foe themselves, and trust by courtesy, integrity, and uubwervi; g attention to business" to ; secure the aame heartiness of support extended to them while wittf the I) 1.0. , Before removing to Cbriatchuroh to estab' iish their headquarters, they will for the next few weeks eoaimao the sale of these won derful machines m this district at ilia undersigned address. Three dtzso have just come to hand, bat as the greater part of these are already booked, early application for free trials will be necessary. m the Piano and Organ Business, our thorough knowledge and long practical experience m this line, places us iv the happy position of knowing exactly what to recom mend for the New Zealand climate, while as regards value for money, we believe that) we , can give fully 25 tc 50 per cent, batter value than houses keapinj; up expensive establish' meats, paying big salaties, and enormous incidental expenses, In the Tuning and Repairing Business (either Pianos or Organs) cur Sir H Grace has had what perhspa one Tuner out of a i hundred at the present time m New Zealand has cot had, vz—Ao English Training having, only two months ago, returned to New Zealand after five years' troioing m ilrea of the best; English factories where,the instruments are made and bui|&. Any bimneoß entrusted to us m this line can be, thoroughly depended 08, and we guarantee to give entire ealie2aotitin. He will also visit this district every six months, and clients wishing to engage him permanently will please notify us promptly, es his list for chia district is aireadj neariy full* Thanking you for paßt-M«ourteaießg and trusting to merit, by thorough practical knowledge of, and strict attention to bust nc«s, a continuance of your kin 1 patronage m our new sphere.—-We are, Faithfully Yours, GRAOtSBROS, Direct Impoktbbs of Pianos and Obgans, And Sole Agenta for South Island, for Sellers' Washing Machines; Private AddreßS — Peter Street, three Doors- past Mr Robert Aicotn's, Prfvate Residence, and on Safcurdays^ONLY. ab tba Arcade, Aehburton. . 11 4 TXT ANTED KNOWN-^Gibeabd hue pur fV chased the stock of G F Smith, Rangiora, £1 worth of Drapery for 10» ; Is , Straw Hats for 6d ; 4s Felt Hats for Is lid ; Fapar Collars, • 4 boxes for Is, The stock musli ga at any price space limited, pme no object. Co;ne at) once to Gibbard's for bargains. FOUND -The Ready Money Shop it* Tanored Street (opposite Arcade)— Besb vaiue m Men's Mersno Pants Is lid, Brown Oobtoa do Is 6d, Heavy Ribl: iid do Is 9d, Singlets Is lid, (jord Trousers 4s lid, Strong Saddle Tweed do 8a 6d I IT7 ANTEDlKuown—Lovely Prinbs from Vf 4£d, Fancy Pinafore Muslins 3|d, Madras Muslins for Blouses m Pink, Cream, Blue and Black 7d-:l, Large Aprons 11!$, Corsets 2i 6d, Oastimere Hoee Ib, at) the Beady Money Shop, Tancred Street * * rpHS Scene has Changed," e»y J. Visitors to the lisady Money Shop. Large Hearth Rugs 2s 3d, Do»r Mats Is, I Best Wool do 3a lid, Yard wide Carpet Is j &d, Yard wide Floorcloth Is 4^d, Lftteat Carpet Designs and Tiles m two yard wide do at Lowest Spot Cash Prices LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes 4^, Double Width Reversible do 9|d and * la, Lace Car tabs from la ; 6d, 70 inch White Twill Sheetings 10£-l, Strong U.B Tabliag 10£ d, Nainsook, fuil 42!n wide, 5s 9d a dessan at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper DRESSES— Broohe Silk Lustres 6s lid, 7s IH, 8s lid. dress length, gammer Beiges 6s 9d, Nuns' Veilings Id a yard, Summer Tweed Effects 5s lid dress, French Poplins 8a lid, All Wool .Serges 6s 6d, Reversible Zephyrs 5a 9d, at GiBBARD's t Tanored Street, opposite Arcade A SHOE that) does not wear well is no cheap at any price. Our Ladies, Stylish imerican Shoes, m black or tan, buttoned or laced, ab 9a 6d, wear well, look wall and fit well; our sewn walking ehoe3 «6 6a 6d and 6b 8d are mar Tele. Come and see them, at R Alcorn's 1 1149 /-WRTAINB of Quality, Style, kn'd LoW \j Price. The sort you wanb is the boat for the money, and that Is our sorU Come and see ab Mjtciiell & Turner's WANTED— Ladies visiting Dunedin will find Hendy'a Hairdressing Saloons, Prtncess street, replete with every comfort (or HairdrcassDg, Shampooing, Singeing, eta Fqileb goods of every description ROSE KANDY^a-r-Havibg cleared a large line < f this fplpr.did cew Orange Pekoe, we are cil;riDg it at Is Bd, oomparU son invited with any 2a tEea on the market, —Uabson & Oo



WAKTErS, Ego. I T>HOTOGBAPHY-Bao J T Mitchell* X for Bowling Tournament) Groups of President's Day, at Domain 11 213 BARING Fqmre Weeleyan Cburoh— To-morrow's Services. Preacher*— Morning, Mr H Grayburn.; Evening, Rev BFw. , 11 210 EVANGELISTIC Service, conducted by Messrs Johnston and Phillips ; Aroade Chambers, Sunday Afternoou, 3 pm, Evening 6.30 i All invited 11 212 WANTED, by thia week—so Pairs of Harem, »nd 100 Pairs of Pigeons.— J H Jxwitt, Burnett Street. 11 65 TO ANGLERS—A. fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to band—F iea, U&ste, Waders, Shury'e Fancy, Minnows, etc, eto, all Anglers' Requisites at Uunedio prices, at Habbley Bros., Eaet Street, Jl 135 TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. at 3s 6d, Large stock of Geanine Turkey Stones at lowest prtoea, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, at Hardleyßbos, Ironmongers, Eisb Street. , 11 134 SHEEP SHEARS! Sheep Shears! — Ab Reduced Prices, TU 8 and B B A ad 3a 6d each. 11A, Etc., 2e 9d .each. OH Stones, Oiive Oii, Branding Oil, Kiddle, Lamp Black, eto, at Loweefc Prioes.—G. Msddins, The People's Ironmonger WANTED— A Yqung Man to take all Watches and Cloaks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new; to ft*; X; COUCH, The Cheapest and Moat Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tanored, Street) NEW BOOKS—Kirr^ With the Flag at Sea, The Dolly Dialogues, A Search of Sharking*, A Trip to Paradoxla, Love rules the Camp, Court of Honor, The Lions Whelp, From the Land of Shamrock. Splendid variety of Prise Books opening up from Ward, Lock and Co, Hodder and Stoughbon. Cassells and Go, Griffith, Farrier and Co, London Sunday School Union, and Bibles from the Oxford University Presr, and others.—H M Jones* WANTED KNOWN-Thafc J Moison has made immense reductions m order to clear more quickly, and make room (or his new Chaistmaß Stock of Boots and Shoes, of beat quality just arrived Repair Ing done at once, best leather used ; the a all —next Court House, Ashbnrbon. 11 Ifa3 "ANTEDKNOWN—That* big line of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s,s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prioes. Full display m our windows—Mitchell &. Turner. DO you know that H Baibsxow Is selling fOr cash at less ban Ohristohurcb prices, as the few following quotations will show :—Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50a ; Duchess tables from 30s j Duchess chests from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 HAVE yoa noticed what a nice finish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baihstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below W H Co! lins&Co. 11 146 FOR Christmas— Peek Frsan's London Biscuits m eight varieties. Swiss Wine, ' Sans Alcohol. 9 £nslebrouk's and Oaobury's Chocolates, New Currants, Peel, Almonds, Dates, and Figs of finest quality.—Cabson & Co. * TTT E RECOMMEND THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO, 1 FOB CYCLE REPAIRS, Eto. J fiHRISTMAS CARDS! OBBISTMAS \J CARDS ! A room upstairs has been specially fitted up for their display ; ali the newest designs are there, including—Hand painted Cards, Black and White, Celluloid, Booklets, Comics, Calendars, etc ; very good 1 value m packets of cards. Inspection invited. | —A T H Williams, East Street, nex 1: Messrs WH Collins & Co, OFE CI A L Announcement—During this O month you can get a suit to measure for 555, at W H Peakcb, Cash Draper HATS— Spscial purchase of two Ware housemen's Samples m Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats, all marked low at W H Pkarob, Cash'jDraptrg BLOUSES-Btautifal Muslins, Mercerised Sateens, and Cambrics and Fancy Piques, made up for 2s 6d—W H Peabcb, Cash Draper BELTS— Just arrived large assortment of newest makes. Pulley belts Is 6ri, Is lid, 2s 6d. The New Queen Alexandra Belt Is lid, 2s 3d, Fast Prints 4|d, Lirge Hearth Bugs 2s lid—W H Peabob, Corner Eatb and Burnett Street. 3LB Sore « Top Jam Jars, 43 dozen ; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sugar; —Cabson & Co., Tanored Streeb DO yon want your home bo look nice and fresh for Christmas 1 Then send along I any furniture whiah need* recovering or renovating to H Baibstgw, who makes it look like new. 11145 GOOD ADVICE LADIKS ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Millinery LADIES ! FOR THE SHOW, See Oar New Costumes LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Mantles LADIES,! FOB THE SHOW, See Our Gloves (Best Value m Towd) LADIES ! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Blouses LADIES ! FOR THE BHOW.J See Our New Scarfs & Neckwear LADIES! FOR THE EACES, Sea Our New Tellings LADIES * GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Oar Boots asd Shoes GENTS! FOR THE RACES, See Our New Ties (Very Choice) GENTS ! FOR THE SHOW, See Our New Straw & Felt Hats I ! L&DIiS & GENTS BUY YOUR GOODS AX i "THE COBNEB," NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD PROPRIETORS. _ '.^ '■*■ ■■ »mn m —1111 ' - itaLrs Johnston,. "O EGISTERED (Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelock Street.



PUBLIC NOTICES PROSPECTUS OF THK TAY LOB'S STBBAM'OOAL LIME & QUARhY CO., Limited, {Registered under • The Companies' Ao% 1882,' and its amendments.) CAPITAL—£3OOO. In 600 Shares of £5 Each, Of which 500 Shares are offered to the public for Subscription on the following terms :—• Five Shillings per Share on Appli' Bation, five shillings per share on Allotment, »nd the balance id calls not to exceed five shillings per ehara at intervals of not lees ihau one month. The Direoiois do not axpeoti to oall up more than £2 10a per share for the first year. directors : Thos Dent, Laimston, Chairman* Tuos Andbews, Aahburton Stephen Pottbb, Ashburton John Blaoklbk, Ash bur b n William Hbnet Robinson, Ashburton Andrew Simpson, Asbburton Henby Wilmam Robinson, Ashburton Albert James Andrews, Ashburton Andrew McFablane. Alford Forest) Bankers—Bank of New Zealand, Ash burton. SOLICITOKB Messrs Stringer & Ckesswell, Cathe" Iral Square, Christohurch, and West ibtreet, ishburton, SECRETARY Thomas Mynem Jones, Ashbuitin BROKER F. Makeig, Aahburton THE Promoters are to receive 100 fully paid up shares for their interest m the iroperty and for work done, The Promoters iave been prospecting the land for some tiontbs and have an experienced Manager on he ground (Mr Jumeß Duke) who was for SO years a foreman m the employ of the Javoashire Siikstone Mining Company, Derbyshire, England. Ho his put a drive 10 yards mon the lay of the ooal and is tow within 20 yards cf the seam to connect vith the Lime Kiln, There is an outcrop of >ver 8 feet of good gas coal for Bteum pur loees. The Promoters' shares &re to be allocated ipon the express condition thab they shall tot be capable of beiDg transferred until ffcer the <xpiration of 2 years from the date >f the registration of the Company, or m the .Itern&tiva, until the Company has paid a iividend upon ab least one year's operations, ,nd if the Uompaoy is wouod up or goes into :quidation within such period of 2 years or iuj year, as the case may be, then the >romoterV shares Efball nob entitle (he holder hereof to participate m any disttibution of he assets of the Company, The Limestone has been tested by the Government Analogist and gives 67 per cent if good agricultural lienet ib is also of rood building quality, ' On the property is found good' pipe and ireo'ay and Baud for glas3 making. The Promoters m placing this Property on ho market can confidently recommend m to he general public The lime can be pro iuoed at a cost that will bring ib within he reach oi all farmers, and it is intended o put up a proper oruahiug plant to grind he lime so thai it cuo be used m the drills md placed on the land is its pure state. tVe have already received more orders for ime thaa can be produced m twelve months torn leading men of the district). This will (over all the expenses of starting the Ooro iany on a sound basis, and there is every eadon to suppose that m a very abort time ,he Company will be doing a large and •emuuerative business m this impojtinfc jranoh of its operations. she expenses of fixation will be paid out :f the funds of the Company. Samples of Goal, Lime, etc, and rough -tlan can be seen al the office of the Broker, Jurnetb Street. Applicatious for Shares to be made to F. Makeig, broker, Burnett Stroet, the Sec et&ry, or any of the Directors. REPORT FROM A MINING ENGINEER Gantlemen,—l have spent eight months xro*pecting your Coal and Lima Ground, md 03.v earn, lently state that ib is, m every espeot, a good workable property. In the irs» place, there ie a good level road right* !p to the Lime Kiln. The Limestone is of .he bett quality, and is therein abundance, Cho Coal also is of first c'aas quality showing >lenty cf gan There are two eight feet loams ab the outcrop, which, io my opinion, yil!, when cub m the present love!, open at) .2 feefc, thus giving an extension of a field ivcr I mile of coal on the same level. I w*3 the first person to introduce Ground imo for agricultural and pastoral purpose?, h far back as 1894 I exhibited a sample ab ha Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Show hab yean Since then ib has been used very ixtenaiveiy. There is no doubt, that the 011 h short of iron magnesia, fee, for farming >one, which lime gives; As you, rio doubt, live Been .by the reports m eeveral papers, ho resulte of using Lime instead of other nanures, coding £5 per ton against £1 for [/me, the lime always, without fail, pro 1 luces the besbtorops of turnips, wheat*, oem, )arley, and all roob crops, and for f itteniDg >n grass land nothing has been found to :qual ib In conclusion, I may say bhab with two films, you can eabiiy produce 60 tons of iime per week EXTRACT FROM THE 'NORTH BRITISH AGR[CULTURIBTf J The results of the first years' work on the jxpsritnental station on Lord Roaebery's liome farm ab Dalmeny have demonstrated gome now and important faobs as regards lime. These experiments!, which were, and still are, conducted on strictly biological lines—the result of a careful study of Boil bacteriology—have proved beyond the pos sibility of cavil that a large dreastog of caustic lime waa an unprofitable investment bub that a small dressing of 5 to 10 CWT or lime per acre per annum was a vhry tko fitable investment, and was, m. fact, the FIRST ESSSNTIAL IN ANY BATIONAI. SYSTEM of mancring A small dressing of hot lime, if equally distributed over the soil, and particularly if harrowed m, la rapidly con verted into carbonate of lime, a due supply of which m the surt'ane soil is the first essential of success m manuring. As the merest tyro m agricultural chemistry knows, every crop removes a greater or leaa quantity of lime from the soiSi Soil bacteriology has aieo show that the pressnoe of carbonate of lime m the surface soil is essential to the proper discharge of the functions of the nutrifyiug and other advantageous soil bacteria, and hence the necessity of regular small deeseiogs of lime being applied. At Daltreny an annual dressing of Scwfe per acre of lime was applied with marked success m the ground form—that is to say, it was mechanically ground to a fine powder ab the lime works—and sown by means of a manure distributor. Reoenbly some striking proof has been brought) forward as to the efficacy of this up-to-date form of treat ment Dr Somerville, now Professor of Agricul* ture at the University of Cambridge, writing m the last quarterly volume of the * Journal of the Board of Agriculture' respecting the Cockle Park experiments, refers to the grass plots which had received a dressing of 7owb of superphosphate m 1897 and 1900, and lOowb of ground lima m 1897 and again m 1899, says, respecting this plot, ' This is a plot m which the interest increases each season, and this year it) merits special notice, as ib has produced the GREATEST AGGREGATE OF ALL* Oq the other band, the Docbor found that where the dressing of 7owb of superphosphate had been applied, bus without the time, the crop was nob nearly so good, the reason being, as stated, that' the phosphates used alone have not been able to exert the maximum influence because of the wanb of limei' 11 158 I ; .— ; _— WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement and we do all m out ! power to "get there. 1' Don't forgeb_ thte ! when making out your household list of Drapery and visit MIiCBELL & TUBNER, The Dwpwa



Tenders. ABHBURTON BOROUGH COUftCIL fTHENDERS are invited for the yearly JL lease of the following Borough Reserves: —T.S. 219 and 220, T.B. 853 4, T.S. 1108-9, 1116-7, T.S. 1005 and T.S 1015. Tenders are also invited for leasing the premises adjoining Mr JiSi Taeker's, part Reserve 1642, and of Plantation Reserve 2443, for the term of 3 years. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders will ba received for the Sections to be let on yearly leases til! 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 9th December, and for the Reserves to ba let for a term of 3 yews till 4 P.m on MONDAY, January 6th s 1902. The Borough Council is prepared to consider applications for any of the above Reserves on a Glasgow Lease for 21 years. H. H. FOOKS, 11 214 Town Olerk. 11. ii "»■'■■ m i i rnnwn Public Notices. TEMUKA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BOXING DAY SPORTS. /COMPETITORS are reminded that KJ Entries close on SATURDAY, Deo* 14th, at 8 p.tnt Programmes from B. CUITKN, 11 207 Secretary, Temnka, Box 24 ASHBURION AMATEUR SWIMMIKG GLUB. THE ANNUAL General Meeting of the above Club wili be held m MoUonnell's Rooms od MONDAY Nest, the 2ud Decem ber, at 7,30 sharp. All members and those interested m -wimming pursuits are specially requested to attend. ' 11 209 FOB SALE, A WELL-BUILT House of Six Rooms, bathroom aod Scullery ; water laid od ; good situation ; Quarter acre of land ; good Orchard m fall bearing. , Full particulars can be obtained at the Office of Messks Wilding, Lewis, and Rol liEsxon, Aihburton. 11 211 ~APOLOG X. ~~ J FREDERICK GALE, of ABhburton, (shop assistant), hereby Bolemuly and serious y declare and confess that there is no truth or foundation whatever m the libellous statements which I have made concerning Messes Craighkad & Bbkkybian (my late employer?.) I regret having made such statements and hereby make ton public apology for so doing, knowing at the time thab such statements were absolutely false. (Signed) F. GALE. Witness—Robert Alcorn, J^P. 11 208 ■"" WANTED TO BULL. | TXT ANTED TO SELL—Traction Eogine, New Double Bagger Ohaffoutter, Hut, Water Oar 6, and Horse, as a going concern, aheap, and on easy terms,—Apply 11 173 W. STONYER, Agent. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOHN GRIGG, OF LONGBEAOH. fTIHE Executors rcq ;est that all Accounts igainst the above eatata be rendered to the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, 14th December, 1901. F. WAYMOUrH, 139, Hereford Street, Christohurch. ■ _2L?2i THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MB,AT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. FAIRFIELD.FRfiEZtNG WORKS. THE above Worka will ba opened for the Receipt of Stock on MONDAY, 9.h | December, and Slaughtering and Frecss ng operation* will be resumed the following day. F WAY MOUTH, Secretary 139 Hereford Street, Chr.'stohuroh, 29bhNovtmbBr 1901 11200 FRIKDLANDBR BROS, LTD SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY NOT having sold Mr F A Cocks's Farm of 912 Acres at Maygeld by Auction we are now prepared to deal privately for tame. Fall particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR ! WILL BEHELD ON THURSDAY, 19th December 1901, For which we will be pleased to Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 11 103 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. T. Bullock. """ TOI^F" KOOMS m Arcade Chambers; also m Victoria Buildings T. BULLOCK. MONEY^ 110 lend on approved Freehold Seouribies  the following special sums: £1575, £500 and £300. Apply to " T BULLOCK FOB SALE, Building Site on Upper Side of Railway. £43 JOS—Price required for T.S 1130, containing \ acre, fronting Cameron Street Vety easy terms, viz, smaSl cash deposit, balance by instalments T BULLOCK TREVORTON. 2 ROODS g l/^ PERCHES With Small Cottage and Stable thereon £53 price required. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK DUTOHER'S SHOP, East Sbreeb; good _D stand; lately occupied by Mr G Worner T BULLOCK MRS ALCORN Is now showing a beautt ful Assortment) of New Dress Goods, Silks, Moßlins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery m Hafas, Bonnet?, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathere. Having secured the service! of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker satisfaction is guaranteed to all. Newest designs m Atb Needle Work, Silks, *... asenei Wools, Transfers, &o, always is atock»



ADDRESS By GEORGE LATJREN3ON, M.H.R, AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, 4th DECEMBER, At 8 O'Olook. jTi E9RGE LAURENBON, M.H.R, will \JC perform the ceremony of unveiling the * NATIONAL ASS/ A full attendance of the general public, bub more especially farmers is invited. His Worship the Mayor will take the chair. Until 7.45 pm, the front seats will toe reserved for ladies. iiji!s MEMBERS OP FARMERS' UNION A RE informed that arrangements are now XjL completed with She Commercial Union Insurance Corporation for insuring at) reduced rates Employees of Members of the Union. Policieß may be issued at once. Messes Fbiuplakdkr Baos, Ltd, are the Looal Agent* for the Commercial Union Company. 90 Hardy & Uo, Agents at Bakaia. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Chairman North Canterbury Distriot 11 166 NZ Farmers' Union FARMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI DENTINSURANCE WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the fact that the Reduced Rate of Premium Is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Oiiioe, and now that the Contract ie In force, we trust the Members of the New Zealand Farmers'Uniou will loyally stand by the agreement entered Snfeo. We shall be glad to receive proposals FRIEDL&NDER BROS, Lvw Pef HUGO FHIED&ANDEK, Managing Dlreotor. t Aib^urton, Nov. 50,1901 11 »i



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Canterbury ?illagb Sbtteismbnts—Mr J E March, superintendent of village settle ment, m his annual reporb states that the settlements m Canterbury District remain about the same »s to namber and area occu« pled. The best test thab they are successful ia the prompt payment of rent and interest. The present annual rent aad inter est la £2,420; the amount) received during the year was £2,531; and from the commencement of the system fco the 31sti March the total amount paid for rent and interetib m conneotien with village tiomQßtestd le^lomecte wm £18,916,