SOUTH AFRICA.

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A LAAGER SURPRISED AND CAPTURED.

London, August 20 Captain Wood and 150 South African Constabulary surprised 700 Boers at a laager near Middleburgj in the Transvaal, killing 23. Captain Wood was unable to follow up hie success, and retired with one killed, 6 wounded, and 14 missing.

THORNEYCROFT'S CAPTURES.

Colonel Tfaorneycroft, In the We pener and Bethany districts, has cap tured 48 Boers.

FIGHTING ON THE SELOUS RIVER

A POMPOM RE-OAPTURID,

Beater's correspondent reports that Oolooei F. W. Kitchener and Major- General Campbell had a sharp fight in ft forest on the Selous River, and captured 37 of Ben Viljoen's Boers, and recovering intact one of the pom poms captured from the Victorians near Middleburg on June 12th. Vil joen destroyed the other captured pompom.

TRANSVAAL STOCKS RISE

London, August 20 . Transvaal five per cents rose on the Stock Exchange as the res nit- of the announcement that Great Britain pays the laefe two and all fature coupons on presentation, less income tax, Mr Krager's Government will be held responsible for coupons dated 1900, which, however, bondholders, with the view to receiving payment of the other coupons mentioned, musfc surrender, undertaking to accept principal at par after receiving a quarter's notice. It Is believed that the majority of the bondholders willingly accept the offer, j

LORD KITCHENER'S WEEKLY REPORT

London, August 21

Lord Kitchener's weekly report shows that 6-i Boers were killed, 20 wounded, 248 captured (itacluding Lstnd rost Steyn, of Vredeport, and Comman dants Breytenback and Da Villiers, father-in-law of Schalk Burger), and 95 surrendered, while 267 rifles, 18,700 rounds o£ small arms ammuni tion, 127 waggons, 957 horses, and 4700 cattle were captured.

Major-General Knox and Oolonel Sir Henry Eawlinaon are dealing with 250 Transvaalers passing Thaba N'chu southwards and Kcuitsinger's 250.

Lord Kitchener, in a report review. ing the operations to July Btb, em phasises that patience is necessary to overcome the insensate resistance of the Boere. He denounces the ignorant arroganca of the leaders, which is causing devastation to the country and distress to the people. He mentions for conspicuous bravery eleven Aus tralians.

A PROCLAMATION

A proclamation haa been issaed by Lord Kitchener, countersigned by Mr G T Fiddes, Secretary of the Adoiiois tration, to the Transvaal Council, representing the civil authority, de claring suspended during the whole period of hostilities the payment for preserving mining and land rights tinder contracts made prior to the war, Individual default alone excepted

AUSTRALIANS AND THE BOER FLAG

The Standard states that a number of Australian troopers on Tuesday In Capetown hauled down and barned the Transvaal' vierkleur ' (flag) flying on the ' Ons Land ' newspaper offices. The spectators applauded.

THE MEN OF THE BRITANNIC

Sydney, August 21 New South Wales supplied about 200 of the troopa who are returning to South Africa by the Britannic, the balance being from other colonies.

POSSIBLE VISIT FROM BADEN POWELL.

GISBOBNE, August 21

The following Interesting passage occurs in a letter from Colonel Porter, in command c! the Seventh Contingent), to & friend here : —" On Jane 30th I had the honor of an Interview with the celebrated General Baden Powells He was passing through Grey Hugs tan in a private carriage to Durban, en route far England, to recruit his health. He telegraphed from Pretoria that he would like to see me, I was very glad to meet him, and foind him exceedingly nice, bub sob looking well. Ha looked worn oat and overstrained, requiring complete rest; He enquired all about New Zealand, spoke in most complimentary terms of the people and its contingents, and also said that he might try to visit it before returning to South Africa; I assured him of a good welcome 51 he did from the New Zealand people."

Affairs in China

BRITISH TROOP 3 NOT TO BE

WITHDRAWN.

MURDERERS MUST BE

PUNISHED.

London, August 20

Tht Times Pekin correspondent (T> Morrison) states that Great Britain h^ announced that she will reconsider the arrangement to withdraw her troops from China unless the authors of the massacre of Missionary Thompson and four British women and four children at Oba-chan, in July of last year, are forthwith punished. The execution of one of the guiltiest murderers is de manded, and the penalties of the others will be allowed to be modified,, London, August 21 Dp Morrison states thab the protocol embodies twelve articles, including the following: Prince Ohan'a mission to Germany, execution, and punishment awarded to those found guilty in connec tion with the recent troubles, prohibition of the Importation of arms into China for two years, with a provision for a renewal for a similar period, settlement of the Indemnity on the basis already cabled, the appointment of China's share of Improving the approaches to Shanghai and Tien-tsin, rßzlng the forts, particulars of proposals for foreign garrisons, perma" nent dismissal of guilty Chinese officials, and the amendment of commercial treaties. Pauis, August 21 Major Marchand, of the Fashoda expe* dltion, has been appointed commander of the French troopa in Ohloa. Hong Kong, August 21 The Taotai of Kwei-hwa-cheng, in Mongolia, Is levying dufy on the Kalgan route, which is collectable at Tientsin, thus forestalling the provisional Govern ment,

PARLIAMENT.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, August 21 The Council met at 2 30 - The Gaming and Lotteries Act 1901 was read a firßt time. The Hon J D Ormond moved for a return of all sire horses imported by the Govern, ment to date, with the cost landed in the colony, the class, where each horse is stationed and the fees. Tho mover said that : there were maoy better horses in the colony than those imported, and doubted if sufficient oaro had been taken in selecting the horeea imported The Minister of Agriculture said the horses were selected by the best man in the Government's service, and the horses were carefully choaen with a view to introducing the beat new blood strains; Ha promised to furnish the return aeked for The Hon J D Ormond's motion, asking for a return showing the quantity and nature of tho lands purchased under the Lands for Sebtlemenb Aob was further discussed and carried. The Wellington Harbour Board i Act, 1879, Amendment Bill paßeed its final . stages ' A motion by the Eton W O Walker that the Council do nob insist on its amendments in the Land for Babblements Aot Amendment Bill was carried, and the Council rose at spm

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 21 The Bouae met ab 2 30 p m Id the absence of the speaker, 81r Maurice O'Rorke, Mr Guinness took the chair The Hon Mr Carroll gave notice to Introduce the Maori Lands Administration Act Amendment Bill The Greytnwn Reserves Vesting and Disposal Enabling, and tho Levels and Waimate Counties Boundaries Bills were introduced and read the first) time Replying to questions Mr Seddon, who was asked if he would consider the advisabt' lity of amead-'ng the Workers Compensation for Accident Act, with a view of making i(j clear as to whether farm laborers came I under the provisions of the Act said, he was I quite KBbiefied the Act did nob apply to that class of labour, and that it) was owing to the action of self interested insurance agents that an impreeaion to the contrary effect had been spread amongst farmers. Other Ministers replied to questions, stating that funds were not at present available for establishing an iron foundry at Hillside workshops; that enquiries would be made as to the necessity of erecting a Ughbhonse ab Oeo Point, Taranaki; that the question j of pay and hours of service of attendants at lunatic asylums was under the consideration of tho Government. In teply to the question • How is Jt that 81 artisans and 1062 laborers are employed on the North Island Main Trunk Railway Line, while only 18 artißans and 404 labourers are employed oa the Midlaud Railway, 9 artisans and 248 laborers on the Blenheim-Waipara Line, and 36 artisans and 434 laborers on the Ofrago Central Line'? Mr Hall Jones said that facilities for placing men on the ground and the importance of the work was the reason why the North Island Trunk line was so fully manned. Other questions elicited answers thab in the event of the Government acquiring 16,000 acres of the Lyndon Estate, a report] would ba obtained on the advisability of reserving land for a railway from Oulverden to Hanmer Plains ; that) the Native Land Adminebrution Act passed last session would Bhortly be brought into force Ihe House rose at 5.30 The Hoase resumed at 7.30 In committee on Mr Hogg:s Rabbit Nuisance Aofc Amendment Bill, in reply to Mr Meredith, Mr Duncan said ho did not think the Bill was required, and thab if it passed the rabbits would become as great a nuisance aa they had done in the past, and that a great depreciation f>in tho value of ptstoral property would follow Under the Bill he believed it would ba Impossible to get a conviction Bgainsb an owner of property who neglected to deal with the pest. He moved to report progress on the Bill, which was negatived on the voices. Oa the clause whioh repeals Section 9, of the Rabbit Nuisauce Act, 1882, and enacts in its stead that, if in the opinion of the Magistrate, an occupier fails to take steps to destroy the rabbits, he shall be liable to a penal y, elicited a discussion of some lougtb.- Captaia Russell contended ifc would be a retrograde step if left to a magistrate to decide upon the evidence adduced only whether rabbits were a nuisance, and that the drastic provision of the present Act in accepting the evidenos of tho Inspector was necessary to prevent a spread of the eviU Mr McKab reprobated the provision in the Act of 1882, making an inepeotor's evidence final as to whether or nob rabbits existed on a property. Mr T Mackenzie thoughb ib contrary to the spirit of British law thab a man should be fined upon the unsupported testimony of an Inspector, He was of opinion, however, that as the export trade in rabbits increased the nuisance would thereby be kept within bounds; Mr MoGowan thought the question was one of sheep v rabbit&l Ib was more than human to expect that vigilant steps would be taken to destroy them, After considerable discussion, that portion of the clause repealing Seotion 9of the Act of 1832 was struck out. Upon Mr Hogg intimating that a new clause, making a general provision for the repeal o( the conflicting portions of the principal Acb and its amendments, would be added to the Bill. Clause 2, as amended, was agreed to, A new clause was added on the motion of Mr Hogg, to provide that after one month from the date of a conviction, if, in the opinion of the adjudicating magistrate, the occupier of land haa failed to take diligent steps for the destruction of rabbits, a further penalty not exceeding £20 per month, and not less than £5 may be imposed. A sew repeal clause was also added in accordance with Mr Hogg's intimation! The Bill was then reported. Mr Palmer movei the seoond reading of the Local Bodies Goldfielda Public Works and Loans Bill, to facilitate the construe! bion by local bodies of public works in gold mining districts, and the raising of money therefor. He said the Bill should go before the Public Accounts Committee, and he therefore moved the second reading pro forma* Mr Guinness, acting Speaker, pointed oub that as this was a Lean Bill ib could only be introduced by Governor's message. Ib could not bo introduced without the consent of the Crown. Me Palmer said »he had broughb this Bill under the notice of Sir Maurice O'Rorke, v Lt had told him ib could be gone on with. M. Cv anotss retorted that he had nothing to do with any private ruling, and suggested the postponmenb of the second reading Mr Palmer adopted this suggestion, and the Bill was postponed for three weeks A motion for the further consideration in Committee of Mr G W Russell's Eight Hour's Bill was cegatived by 32 to 20 Mr Barclay's Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1894, Amendment) Bill was further considered in Committee. Clause 4, which proposes to give domestic servants a weekly half holiday, was dißQUssed ab great length. Evsntually Mr Barclay agreed to abandon fihab portion of tba Bill relating to domestic servants in order to save the reab of the Bill. Clauses 4 and 5 were thereupon struck out* Clause 6, whioh provided thab the Acb should be incorporated with the Shops and Shop Assistants Act-, 1394, and its amend ments, was also struck oub. [The Bill was then reported with the amendments. The House rose at 12 15 a m.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

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Received August 22, 95 am

London, August 21 Kitchener mentions the following for conspicuous bravery ?— Weatern Australians—Captain Campbell, Lieu tenants Bell, Reid, Forrest and Brown; Queenslanders —Lieutenants Rees and Cameron j South Australian—Captain Langley; New Zealanders—Captain Bauchop and Surgeon O'Neill; Victo rian—Veterinary Lieutenant Sher lock

EUROPEAN INTERVENTION

After the meeting of the Boer leaders in Belgium to discuss Lord Kit chener's proclamation, LeycU admitted the improbability of European inter vention

RETURNED TROOPERS

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Wsllinqton, August 22 The following troopera returned by the Waihora this morning. Fifth Contingent— Sergeant Delatour, Troopee F R Petrall ; Fourth Contingent—Troopers A 0 Suttie, G Soowd, G Findlater, J Orr ; Seventh Contingent—Trooper E Sharplin ; South African Light Horse—Corpora! Griffibhc, Troopers D»Bhwood, Sutherland, Watson, Powdrell, Chapman ; Kitchener's Fighting Scouts—Trooper'B Hamilton and Juneeh.

Home and Foreign.

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Received August 22, 9 5 a m A 80BEL STRIKE New York, Angnst 21 Rioting is reported amongst the steel strikers at Pittsburg. Several steel mills ars being fortified

THE BORATA REGION London, August 21 The West African frontier force is advancing to Lake Chad to secure

British interests in the Sorata region, in the Northern Nigeria CAP 3 PARUAMENE Capetown, Aogust 21 Parliament has been prorogued to September 19th

A PLUCKY BID

The Daily Express states that Kruger'a agents made a secret bid for the new French cannon shown at the military exhibition at Earl's Court, London.

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THE WEATFKR

Sydney, August 22 The weather is clearing in Sydney. ATTEMPT AT WHOLESALE POI SONING The schooner Envy put into Singa pore. Captain Strachan, who is accom panied by his wife and son, reported that he and his family and the chief officer, several times on the voyage, suffered from symptoms of poisoning. William Brodie. the cook, confessed ihat an Arao manor gave nim poison, which he pot on the Food. The Arab was placed in irons, and next morning was found dead, having suicided, Brodie was handed over to fche police,

WOMEN'S FRANCHISE IN NEW SOUTH WALES In the Assembly the Women's Fran chise Bill was read a second time by 51 against 7.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, August 22 W F Simkin, manager in Wellington for Messrs A and T Bart and Co, was found hanging by the neck in the bath room of bia house thla morning. He had been suffering from partial paralysis for some years, and lately an attack of influenza had caused Insomnia, He leaves a widow and two children. In tho Supreme Court, sentences were passed on Charles Cockley, for horse steal ing, twelve months ; Edward Creaaby and George Kelly, for theft, eighteen months. Auckland, Aug 22 The steamer Elmvlll, a large timber carrier, chartered by the Kauri Timber Company., struck with considerable force very neai Tokatoka, going at half speod, but she did not Btop. A Burvey showed that three plates were seriously damaged and bolts were loosened in the watertight compartments. Permission has been given to load for Melbourne, where repairs will be effected. New Plymouth, Aug 22 W D Scott, of Opunake, auctioneer, who wat yesterday found guilty in the District Court of theft of money, came up for sen tence this morning. Judge Kettle said that Scott appeared to have no criminal latent, so rather than imprison him he would order him to enter into two bonds of £50 each for 12 months for good behaviour, and also to pay oosbs of the prosecution and £67, the amount of two dishonoured bill*.

HORSE FAIR

Messrs Fcisdlander Brr.s, held their monthly horse fair today, when there was a good abnendance of buyers. The entry comprised aboab 100 head, and up to the time of our going to press eales were satisfactory at bhs following rates—Draught geldings unbroken, £24 to £37 ; filly ■ £33 ; broken geldings £25 and £39 to £45; mares £33 to 51 guineas, the latter figure being obtained for an aged mare bred by Mr Dan MeKendrys Light harness horeea had a good sale at £15 to £17,

MINING

Dunebin, Angnsfc 21 j The Dunedin Stock Exchange report that £10,500 has boon paid in dividends s far this month. The dredges are bus! working, and th j returnb still keep up. Th rivars are etill low, and look to be settle! for some time. > The Alpine Consols Company's dredge ) supposed to be on a fairly good load. f The Kelly and Casey Company's dredge started work again on Monday The Junction Eleobdo No 1 O'otapauyi return will be much better this week I The Bendigo Company* dredge has re sumed her journey down the rivar b» fcer claim Thd erection of the machinery has cost* meoced on the Alexandra Lead Compaßf's dredge The Perseverance No; 2 Company* dred;« haa made another sfcarb DUNKDIN, August) 22 Today's Bales—Bendigo 14s, IS?, 13} Centra! Eleotrio 17s; First Ohonoe, 3 par cels at 21s, 21s 9. 4 parcels at) 22a ; Fourtea Mile Beaoh 23s 3d ; Golden River 4s, 4i; Grea& Central 12a 6d ; Halfway House,s parcels at 10a, 9s 9d; Junction Electric 25 6d, 26?, 26j ; Monte Christo 32a 31, 32a 34 33? 3d, 33a 6d t 345, 34s ; Manuherikia, j parcels at 41s ; Wareatea 6a dls . Ab s meeting of the shareholders of tht Reeves' Propdetory Gold Dredging Com paoy, held in Ghrlatohurch, to obtain Mi Harper's proposal to obtain an option ovsi the claim, it was resolved, after much discussion, by 1052 votes to 528 :—That the company is not prepared not present 4c entertain any proposals for the sale of the property The Rooklands dredge is in full awing again, and the return of ?«ss 14dwt god for 54 hours work Is considered very favourable, It ia attributed to the imptove.l epread"oS tables erected by the dredgem&ater J The future returns should show a larger increase.

THE ASHBUK_OB GtJABBIAN • TSOBSOAY, AUGUST 22, 1901



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; WANTEDS, Eto. i BOLDRBWOOD j TT7ILL NOT do Stud Duty This Sea I 719 80B; OWNER. i __^ _ .—. TTTANTED, immediately—A Boy tc Milk and make himself generally useful, Liberal wages given, Apply A. DAWSON, 8 190 Waterton, LOST— Black and Tan Collie Pup, six months old; Reward—Mb Nicoll, Burnett Street 8 201 YOUNG Golden Wyandotte and Bufl Orpington fowls for sale ; also eggs 5s setting!— William Rowan, Woollen Mills. 8 199 ________ H. M JONES. A a IN THE POUND Disoount off all o&sh purchasers of fancy gooda ; Glass, Ohina, and Plated Ware, during Stocktaking Sal* 1, September 20th. 8 198 JTT JEWITT, Fishmonger and • .JO- • Poulterer, Burnett Street Fresh Oysters, Rabbits, and ail kinds of fresh Fish to-n!ght.—Weather permitting; Telephone 96 JUST Received—New Cheap Editions of Popular Books, including Blsok Beauty, Cherry Ripe, Trilby, Joan, The Oli Factory, Marquis of Loesie, Eben Holden, Far From the Madding Crowd, all at 8d each. Orders now being received for The Library of | famous Literature j Prospectus and full particulars on application—A T H Wll> LIAM9, East Street. H~ALTI WHO~~GOEB THERE ? Ooiy J. Stack with his brushes and appliances for making a good job of your Chimneys* Give him a show,—J. Stage, Chimney Sweep, Trevortoo, Orders left at Kerr Bros, Burnett Street FOR SALB-A Lady'a Waverley Bicycle, n good order. Apply Misses Page, Ariel Confectionery, East Street FOWL Netting from lid per yard ; Sheep Netting (centre strand), 3&d per yard ; Garden Tools in great variety, equally (heap, at —Geo. Meddins, The People Ironmonger. WATCH THIS SPARGE 'FOR OUR Spring Announcement. NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, AMD BOOT IMPORTERS. "THE CORNEB." 8 175 WANTED Known—Thab we are show ing several specially Cheap Lines in Boys' and Youths' Clothing. Every article of dresß necessary to man's comfort and good appearance, in stock and to measure, at MITOHHLL & TUBNEB'S OEMNaNTS of all sorts must be XV cleared to make room for Goods now arriving. — Peakce's Sale Drapery and Clothing WANTJ&D-The Public to know that we buy for cash and sell for cash, hence our low prices.—Peabce's Sale, Corner East} and Burnett Streets fir ANTED TO SELL-Several Pairs 7? Blankets (slightly soiled) ab cost price Job lot Down Quilts from 7s lid each. — Peakce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED __NOWN-Oretonnen3f a, White Twill Sheeting B|i, Table Damask B|d, at Pearce's Sale Drapery and Clothing FOR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several hun dred pairs of BoDts and Shoes. Apply Mbllor's Zealand a Boot Store WANTED Known—A Great Stock Taking Sale is now on ab Mellobs Zealandla Boot Store PATTY Pan baking powder is the great estaovelty you ever saw. Hold all grocers. WANTED Known-That we sfcoofe large ranges of Carpet Squares in all sizes; _ new colourings in Skin Mats and Rugs, just opened—-Mitchell & Tcbnsb WANTED^PeopIe who are tired of pumping leaky tyres to bring them along to uai We have patent high pressure testers, and we guarantee 6o stop the smallesb leak. ECLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY, Tanored Street TO LET, DWELLING of 5 Rooms with Verandah and Scullery, centrally situated on south Bide of Moors Street 1 ____ _ SMOKE NOSLEGhA.Y TOBACCO, THE LATEST and BEST I JManufaotured by 00 O Williams & Co, Richmond, V«« BE WISE, UY YOUR BOOTS A3? _>. STOOJBL'Si LUE BOOT SHOP, JDURNETK STREET, ASHBURTON. A Pair of Slippers given away with every n»k of Boott to the value of 10a< .



O Magnus, D. Paiersoh Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOH AND GO Gold Dredging Brokers, High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given oo Ota/sto and Went Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus hae nad 16 years practical experience on the Molynetsx River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Aehburbon Representative Public Notices ASHBURTQN A. &~p7aBSO OIATION. A GENERAL MEETING of Member*! will be held on TUESDAY, Beptem* ber 3rd, at 2 p m. j business ; To consider the proposed alteration of the I mode of electing the Officers aad: Committee annually, and alto the intio duction of a No?' Rule for regulating the attendance of Committee Men A Meeting of the General Committee will be held immediately aftetwards, to appoint Judges for the corning Show, and general Business W 6IMPSON, 8 200 Secretary PUBLIC AMOUNCfiMENT. WE beg to inform the publio of Asli burton and surrounding district that we have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Mb Gborge Worner, as a j Family putcher. Easb Street, Ashburton, and that the business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of East Belt) and Wakanui Soad. We trust that with strict atten tion to tbe interests of the public to merit a fair share of the public patronage* Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. 7 263 WANTBf sf E«>. """ ~-~* SEAFIELD Sunday School Anniversary and Tea, will be held on September 22nd and 26th respectively 3 196 TO LEI—-House with Stable, next Mr BonnlngtoaV, Taaorod Street.-—Apply Mas Leahy, 8 195 PIANOS, Pianos from 20s per month ; Organs, Organs, 10s per month ; eheet music, albums of music, violins, aooordeons. The Library of Famous Literature; 20 volumeß, payment of 10s per month ; The History of Methodism by Dr Motley; bound 35j.-H M Jones: FARMER 3 and others, prepare for the Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdley Bbos BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Oheapesb House in Ashbarton for Boots is Mellojr's Zealand(«t Boot Store LOOK OUT FOR j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, GEOKGE DUNCAN & CO, i CHEAP CASH DRAPERS, ■ Tancrsd Strbbi 1, j wiBLEY & HAVING taken over the late MbOsbobn Coombk's oonneotion, will visit Ash burton and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz, March, July and November. Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his Mdrlo Studio, Arsade Chambers, Ashbarton Mrs Johnston, mEACHER of tho Piaaofrftbo & Singing Hftvelock gtreeti



FRIttDLANDKR BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATURDAY, 24th AUGUST, 1901 BALE OP FREEHOLD AND LEASE HOLD FARMS Ti/TESSRS FRIEDLANDKR BROS, L-ed, JLtJL have received instructions from Mr Adam Jackson, in consequence of his having purohased a block of the Coldstream Estate, to Sell by Public Auotion on the above date, the whole of bis Freehold and Leasehold Farms at Ealing, comprising— Lot I—sll Acres Freehold, subdivided into 8 paddocks, water in each. Thebnildiogs comprise 7 roomed house, 6 stalled stable, woolshed, sheep dip k yards, etc* Lot 2—519 Acres Leasehold, having 5 and 7 years bo tun, at a rental of Is 6d and 2e per acre* Terms at Sale. For fall particulars apply to the undersigned FRIEDLANDER BROB., Ltd., R FRIBDLANDER, 3 75 Auctioneer TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Space by steamer available, and are in ft position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will please com* mtmicate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd WANTED— OATEN SHEAVES For Shipment to South Africa. Apply FRIEDLANDER 8R09., Ltd. DAVID THOMAS ARCADE ROOMS. DON'T MISS THE GREAT AUOTION t £IOOO WORTH OF DRAPERY. CLOTHING, &o, To be Cleared Absolutely Without Reserve MR DAVID THOMAS bas received instructions from the NiS.W Soft Goods Co. to sell the above tit the Arcade Rooms TO-MORROW. and on SATURDAY & MONDAY, 23rd, 24th and 26th August, Consisting of Magnificent Drees Goods, Woollens, Blankets, etc, eto. Full particulars see hand bills. 8165 CLEARING SALE PDENITURE. ■ THUBSDAY, AUGUST 29. MR DAViD THOMAS has received instructions from Mb H. Habdliy, (who is removing to Auckland) to sell at his residence, Burnett Street, West, ihe whole of his household furniture, eto, comprSelng— Tapestry Suits, Buohesse Dresser, Wardrobe (mirror front), B'asy Chairs, Washatancls and Ware, Dining Table, Fenders and Fireirons, Carpets, Linoleums, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads and Bedding, Orna mentp, and Household Utensils of every descriptions; also a Singer's Treadle Sew ing Machine (latest pattern), new, eto Everything is in first class order and well worthy of inspection, as Mb Hardlbt has only been house keeping for a short time. Sale ati 1 o'clock R ODRTIB, 3 186 Auctioneer AIiOADE HORSE FAIR. THUKSDAY, Sept 12, 1901 MY NEXT HpRSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. D. THOMAS. 8 154 PROPERTIES FOX SALE. I HAVE FOR SAI _ — Several Good FARMS in the Ashburton County, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakata, thoroughly Improved, £9 , 500 Acres, Rakala, thoroughly Improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5a 90 Acres, near Tlawald, improved, £13 5a 1000 Acres, Laurleton, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly lm ! proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im« i proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Bead, improved. £5 420 Acres, Ohertsey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyftdhurst, £9 5000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to salt purchasers, £2 10s to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 | 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, | nearly new, land good. £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £450 3 Shops, with five roomed Duelling, Tanored Street, Ashbarton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly Improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10a 52 acres, Ashbarton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im* proved, £5 10s 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve* merits, £3 15s 697 acres, Rangitata, subdivided^ well watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Laariston, £5 10a 355 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £5 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well watered, with house, Btable, black smiths shop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass, eubdividud Into 8 paddocks, two roomed hut, £4 220 Acres, Rangitata, in tussock, sub divided into two paddocks, wire fences, £3 $03 Acres, Lauriaton, subdivided, well watered, with three roomed house, £7 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 D. THOMAS, ABh burton » Smoke New Venni



BUSINESS NOTIOEB T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS «fe UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING OF ALL KINDS MADE ON THE PKEMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING our Famons Drawing Room Suitei la Plash and Tapestry, which beat Christchurch for price and quality. Call *nd see them, , JtJST LANDED—A large assortment; of Austrian, American, tad Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent rise la priottt which enables us to sell at lowest prices. Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock io tows; at all prices} LINOLEUMS, T> UGS f r\ILOLOTHS, INOLEtTMS, JtiUGS, V/ILOLOTHS, la New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes. We manufacture all ocr own Goodti on the premises, of the best material and workmanship, bo bey from us and encourage Local Industry; beiidet, fOV may go farther and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, ANlf UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Next to the Bnildiog Soolety't Office, »ad opposlt<Arc»de.s ! "' "*'-■■ i :. WHERE TO BUY, Great Clearance Sale Now Goinsj Oh OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOR A FEW WEEES OELY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. TTNBOUNDED SUCCESS OF A, ORR'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Dress Fabrics—63 will purohase a gooi costume Ladles' Black and Colored Jackets 63 Jld to 12< 6i Ladies' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, 2* lid to 9s 6d Ladles* Hemmed Handkerchiefs 2a pec dozen Ladies' Macintoshes, special value, greatly reduced Ladles' Mantles, Broche Silk, ab half price Beat Colonial White Blankets 16a 6d, 18 i 6d, 21s 6d to 30a .■ Men's Salts from 20a, grand value, all sizes Men's Framed Felt Hate, tremendous redactions, from 4a 6d. A lot of small sizes, good quality, at 6d and Is each Men's Waterproof Qoftte, special reduction TAILORING DEPARTMFJST- Salts to measure from £8 3s DRESSMAKING, as usual, at satisfactory prices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magnificent Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Bootß^and Shoes abj greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORR. WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFOBD have just received ex s.a Wakunui and P»pwoi, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &c. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd, le, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Ib, 1b 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, Sa 6d, 7a 6d, and 8a per Mtt Gentlemen's at all prioes Also,—Children's, Ladies, and Gentlemen's Goloshes, (The Best Golosh m»aaf*otor«A INSPECTION INVITED} NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, EAST STREET; SSt JPST IN TIME GUNS. GUNS". GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s CAETBIDGIi X"^ARTRIBGES. lle|*g Blae, Smokeless, »nd Uni?ersil j NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAB HORSE~CLIPPERB CHEAP AND GOOD. TJ A Nf 1 PQ ( wOrioiJ7'"'zelllaiidia l "aud»Scott■") Segl«»«» Xi;-nLXU \XXjC3 Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenterf Fools, Lamps, Builders' and Famishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. G. MEDDINS, The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street Opposite Arcade KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JUST LANDED 144 Oil Stove*, which mast be sold from 5g @& each Will warm yoor Bedroom in ten inmates at a cost of less than 2d Dont Fail to take advantage 0! this offer, WESTPORT COAL, Always in Stock. Also Newcastle Goal of very beßt quality, Shag Point, tho most economical in the market. SHORT FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders leffeat onr East Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IBONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIM6EE & COAL MERCHANTS. * Agents Royal Insurance Company Bfeleph»oeN9 64