Mr Harding moved that this Provincial district remain together until the Annual Council met, and he would move an executive for the whole district. He suggested an executive of nine, but this was not followed up. The election of President was then pro ceeded with, Mr Pannett proposing, and Mr Lainbie seconding, that Mr Leadley be elected, which was carried. PROVINCIAL HEADQUARTERS. Mr Willis advocated the next meeting being held in Ohristchurcb, and he moved further that the head office of the Provincial District be established there.

After discussion, the latter portion of the motion was carried, the opinion being ex pressed that the Executive should arrange where next Conference should be held.

Mr Maslin referred in flattering terms to the high qualifications of Mr Leadley in his position as President.

Mr Harding was appointed Secretary, and Mr Lambie Treasurer, and Mr M. Murphy auditor provided he could act. After various suggestions as to the num ber of the Executive to be elected, it was decided, on Mr Harding's motion, that it comprise eleven members, and the following were duly elected :—Messrs H. F. Eeece, J. Studholme, junr., J. Henry, W. McMillan, W. F. Pannett, G. Gardner, R. Rainey, G. Whitty, J. Bruce, A. Allan, and R. Reid. Mr Chisholm moved the appointment of ihe South Canterbury Executive, and the following were selected :—President, Mr W. F. Ward; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. S. Maslin; and a Committee of the delegates present, viz. :—Messrs J. Chisholm, J. Met calfe, J. Corcoran, M. J. Corrigan, and J. Wilson.

It was decided that the full report of the Conference deliberations, as published in the Mail and Guardian, should be printed for distribution to the various Unions.

la this connection, Mr Leadley urged that a small Sub-Committee be appointed to correct the proofs, as at the Wellington Conference on Agriculture the reports printed by the Government Printer, and sown broadcast, represented some of the members as making some of the most ridiculous remarks.

Mr Maslin referred in strong terms to the action of " Lyttelton Times," in publishing matter coatrai'y to facts, and ■wilfully mis representing the objects of the Association. The Secretary of the Union should be capable of concocting a letter to assure that; their views were represented.

The Chairman thought if the Executive took notice of all that appeared in the

papers, they would have a lot of work on hand.

VOTES OP THANKS,

As this practically concluded the business of the Conference, special votes of thanks were passed to the Mail and Guahbian, the Organising Secretary, and also to the Chairman for his capable presidency. The Chairman, at the instance of the Fairfield Freezing Company, extended an invitation to visit those works in the morn ing, which was accepted, and the Conference closed at 5.15 p.m., a large number of dele gates returning north by the express.

Magisterial

ASHBURI ON -TEURBD A ¥,

(Before His Worship the Mayor, R Atcorr*,

and H Friecknder, Justices)

Dbokkbnness amd Disorderly ( on duct —-William Billiard, who was arrested by Constable Hogan, was charged with dfttakunneps and disorder, having broken Gcver&raenti property while fn the look up. B.s was Bontprcrti to seven days imp iaon meat, with bard labor, and fined !(b and 20s costs. The Sergeans of the Police declared he was the worst character he had ever had in the locirupsfnce hehad beenio Aehbar'on. Prohibition Order—A prohibition order Waa iseaed against a leaident, to take effect in the Anhburtoa County for a period of twelve monthf.

Mount Somers Road Board.

The tumal monthly meeting of the Mourt Somera Road Board was held on Monday, r!£ the members being present ; Mr Chapman presiding. COUNTIES ACT

M* MoLschlan, M-H. X, wrote acknow ledging receipt of the Ghairman'a letter relative to the above Act, and stating he Would watch the Board's interests when the Bill came bsfora the H >üß«\ ROAD THBOUGH R S 26799

Mr C W PurneH wrote, Btafcing that the transfer of area rtqaired for road through B.S 26799, had been completed, and enclos tag account for eervicea in ccnaection therewith, which was passed for payment. SUBSIDY

The Oommieaioner of Taxes advised having sens to the Treasury a voucher for the payment of subsidy due for the year 19001.

BYE ROAD, AtFORD FOREST

The Ohief Surveyor forwarded a tracing of bye road adjimnt toM>etra Martin and Fawoett'a properties, A ford Forest, and Mr Fawcetbalßo interviewed the Board rehtive to the earns, and nquesting that it should defieo the boundary of his section abutting 00 this ro»d—The Board were however, unable to comply with this request, ILAUPHTEBINa AND INSE. CTIOH ACT, 5900 A oimnlar was received ft 6m <he I>p«"t menb of Agriculture, Raking to be furnished with Copies of any looal bylaws, relating to She payment of fees by licensees of slaughter houses. The Clark stated he had already replied bb«t no auoh bylaws had been made Id tbs district. BT&AWS AS TO USB OF ROADS. A number of ratepayers having met and oOQi>ldered tho question of regulating the weight aod distribution if 'heavy traffic' on the district roads the resolutions adopted were now laid before the meeting, and other ratepayers also interviewed the Board on "this subject, ultimately it was decided to take nq action In the matter, the petitioners being recommended to rrfer the whole question to the Aahburton County Council.

ASHBOETON TO\YN CLOCK. A eireaW was received from the Aahburton Botoagh C >uncil, soliciting 8 eubsoription In aid of the proposed new clock for the Ashburtoo Pout Office building, and the following reeoluti a w»s ananlmiusly passed: — 'That this Board lespeotfully request the Aahburton County Council to favourably consider the advisability of making a substantial grant, on behalf of the ratepayers of the County, towards erection qf the new Poet Office clock, conditionally that such a look shall be ordinary striking Instead of chiming m now proposed.' A copy of the above resolution was ordered to be forwarded to MrE G Wright the Uoanty member for tho riding.

GOBSE NOTICES. Iti was decided to serve Messrs Wmitbrooke and Office with notices to clear gow.

TENDEBS

It was decided to invite tea den; for next meeting for the following works:— Shing- Hog Cemetery Rnad, Alford Forest), 600 yards (more or less); fiilisg rata and. ehing" ling Webber's Road, and making cabling and draio on Ayrton'a Rond. AcoouiQts' amounting to £93 103 were passed ' for payment, and the Board Rdj ■mrnfldl.

The Ariadne Wreck Case.

Sydnky, Oct 9 Two men have been arrested and remanded for & week on a charge of com fpiracy with others for the casting awaj of the yacht Ariadne, which was wrecked on the New Zealand coast some months ago. Thomas Kerry and Erie Freke were charged with casting away the yacht) Ariadne Bail wao refused At present. ChbistchtjrcHj Ociober 9 At the Magistrate Court this morning before Mr Bishop, S.M, George Mumf rd was charged that he did on March 24th wilfuMy cast away the yaohb Ariadne on th* New Zealand coast), near the Waitaki Inspector Ellison stated that he arrested Mumford on information received from Wellington, where the information was laid, and the warrant issued. The accused had

been working as a stevedore for some time past at Lyttolton, The Inspector eaid he waa quite in the dark concerning the evidence, but he understood that) the police at Wellington had auffioiept to go on with, and thtir evidence would reach Chriafcchuroh

Id time for h m to proceed with the case on Monday next. In asking for a remand, the Inspector said be woulJ n quire substantial bait since the offence wjb punishable by hard labour for life; Bail was allowed in

acoused'e own surety of £200, and two sureties of £iooeacb. Mumford was Bailing roaater of ihe Arisdne

Wellington, October 10 !• has transpired that ihe arrests nude in Sydney in connection with Ariadne case are consequent on the issue of a warrant in Wellington, Kerry and Freke will be brought) over to New Zealand and will be tried in Christchurcb.

PARLIAMENT.

Wellington, Oct 9

The Council met at 8 p.ni

! A motion for the committal of the Miners Eight Fee Reduction Bill was agreed to and the Bill referred to the Goldfields Com mittee,

The Shop and Shop Assistants Bill was recommitted

Mr Feldwick moved an amendment to the effect that the Pharmacy Board of New- Zealand may prescribe a rota of attendance for chemists by which it shall be lawful for them to take turns to keep their shops open at all hours of the day and night, on days to be gaaetted and advertisod, such " Gazette " notices to be subject to the approval of the Governor in Council.

After considerable discussion progress was reported with leave to sit again.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 8 The House met; at> 2.30 p m. The joint Agricultural, Pastoral and Stock Committee recommended that the Land and Live Stock Auctions Bill should not be further proceeded with this sesssion, and that.it should be forwarded to all Agricul tural Societies and their opinions asked thereon. It was resolved that copies of the Bill should also be forwarded to the various Farmers' Unions, and that the recommenda tions of the committee should be agreed to. Mr Fisher reported that the joint Library Committee had passed the following resolu tion :—" That the Premier be asked to secure tha sanction of Parliament to the payment of the£soo Watson fine tothe Library Fund." He moved that the report should lie on the table and be referred to the Government for consideration. Mr Fisher's motion was agreed to on the voices. At 3 p.m. the House went into Committee of Supply for further consideration of the Estimates. The first vote considered was that for Class 6, Customs and Marine Departments, total £89,071 Some discussion took place with regard to the salary paid to the Collector of Customs at Auckland. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. The vote for Marine and Harbour passed i unaltered. ! The total vote for the Customs and [ Marine Departments passed without altera-

tion,

Stamps and Deeds Department was next taken, the total vote being £26,879, which was agreed to without amendment. Education Department, total vote £512,519. The vote was passed unaltered. Wrllingtos, October 9 T**> Hou«f> met at 230 p m A Select Committee of ten members was set up to consider the Shipping and Seamen's Bill. The Bill was then, on Mr Hall-Jones' motion, read a second time pro forma and referred to the Committee. On the motion of Mr McGowan, the Mining Act Amendment Bill, and the Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill, were read a second time pro forma, and referred to the Gold fields and Mines Committee. The Maori Relics Bill was committed. Mr Carroll moved to alter the title of the Bill to " Maori Antiquities Bill," and this was agreed to. Mr Carroll, in reply to questions, said thas it was not the intention of the Government to interfere in any way with private collec tions, or to interfere with \he business of those dealing in articles of foreign manu* factures. The Government did not want any modem reproduction of old art, but antiquities in the proper sense of the term. Clauses 2 and 5 were altered, and the Bill put through its final stages. Mr Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the School Attendance Bill, which has already passed the Legislative Council, and the second reading was agreed to on the voices. Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Egmont National Park Bill. Agreed to on the voices. Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Charitable Institutions Eating Bill, which he explained was designed to give discre tionary powers to local authorities to remit rates on Homes established for humane and charitable purposes. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7 30 In replying on the Charitable Institutions Eating Bill, Mr Seddon said he would, in committee, make it clear that the Bill applied only to charitable Homes. The second reading was agreed to on the voices. Mr Seddon laid on the table a paper showing the revenue for the six mon^is, ending September 30th. He was pleased \q say that, compared with tfye. corresponding six months of last year, the revenue showed an increase of £160,000. Mr Seddon moved the second reading Jof the Cook and other Islands Bill, to provide temporarily for the government of the Cook and other Islands in the Pacific, within the boundaries of the colony of New Zealand. He said a number of laws had been passed in the group since it came under the British' flag in 1888, and it was these laws which 'the. House was now asked to confirm,, Lgif. Seddon went on to refer to fyhe. Importance of. the pearl iishing industry at. Penrhyn Island,, saying that it would be a source-of

wealth both to the Island and New Zealand

if properly developed. He spoke of the necessity of continuing the system of licensing traders, so as to keep out men who ; would introduce liquor and other injurious articles into the Islands, The regulation of the Kanaka traffic was also necessary. He had no hesitation whatever in saying Jie. believed these Islands would be s. ejf-su-jpjtfwfc* ing, and with an improved condition of things they wo\sd be well able to pay the increased expenditure necessary for their government. Mr Thos. McKenzie thought we had entered on a " foreign policy," which would _ soon mean an immense amount of complication to

New Zealand. ' I Mr G W Russell had always opposed the annexation, and complained that the $ffsirs, of the islands are now absorbing, *md would in the future'continue to, absorb, time that ought to be. devoted to the interests of the people of New Zealand. • Mr James Allen could not help thinking that New Zealand had been " had " over the annexation of these islands, and we had incurred a responsibility that would increase year by year. He did not think there was any prospect of increased revenue from the. group in future years, while the present; revenue would be decreased by about £1,000. owing to goods ftoiiit New &egt{a.n.cl feeisg

Mr Massey said the Bill waa not) satis factory! It was a case of "Marry in haste and repent at leisure." It would cosb us thousands of pounds a year for years to come* , Mr R Thompson thought we should try to develop the resources of the colony, and not establish any expensive syhtem of Govern ment. Europeans with capital should be encouraged to settle in the ielande. I i Mr J W ThcmpsoD exptesstd similar; views. Mr Hogg and Mr Collins supported the Bill. v Mr Fisher opposed the Bill. Mr Seddon, in the eouree cf his reply said a large number of the islands were leased. The leaßea fe'l in shortly, and would fcive a large revenue without any expenditure. The i lands contained 20,000 people, and were capable of producing goods whlob N< w Zealand must have, and it was hie honest

conviction that they would well repay any thing that was spent on them. With regard to the Commonwealth tariff, if Australia pub up a fence against New Zealand products New Zealand could put up a fence against Australian funds. As far as

fropioal fruits were con erned New Zealand was by this Bill independent of Australia und aa fur as sugar was concerned New Zealand could under thia BUI be itsdepen' dent of Australia, Germany, and America.

Some^ of the islands were suited to sugar growing, and with very little expense the oane could bo reduced in New Zealand, We

shou'd look further ahe«d, and take a wider view of the situation; It was most impir" fcant to the Empire that we ahou'd for all b'me stop fora gn aggrefision in theae islands. Suwarrow Island was annexed because a porti n of it was wanted for * naval station, which had been done aft the k quest) of tha

Admiral in fiharge r>f the Australian station The sejord reading was agreed to oq the voice 8> On the motion ofMrSeddon, the Evidence Further Amendrrent BiU, to extend eases ia wh'ch witnesaes may be examined, waa agreed to on the voioer. Mr Ssddon moved the second reading of the Opium Prohibition Bill, to prohibit the importation or smoking of opium He said this would entail a lo«a iD revenue of between £58000 and £9000 per annum, bub he preferred to loie that sum than to see the vbe if opium smoking spread to Eu.opsan juveniles of btth ses^a Af er a brief debifce the second reading was agreed to on th« voicaf. Tfce House roae at 12.5 a m

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFBIOA

OABLE TO THE PREMIER,

United Press Association —By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Wellington, Got 10

The P,emier has received thn following Oible from Major Andrew, dated Bth inst : —

1 Extended service of Oaptaies Findlay and OiJnero.T, Lieutenants Overton and Nelson, Sergeants Hawthorne and Corporal Heslop having expired, they leave the regiment today for New Z.aland ; also Private 0 H Walker. We fought Krui'zing*>r and Wea sel's ombined oommandos for five hours ab Mokari Diifb o» 27th, Toe enemy were double rur number, but we prevented their crosfling the ruer Caledon, and they retired towards eveniog. Officers and men fought wel'i The cteualtioe are already reported. The Q teensiandere, who were also under my commind, suffered heavily.'

Federal Tariff

-r -i .- i l^)|i EFFFOr ON NEW ZEALAND

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 10,941 a m) Sydney, October 10 The tariff and its effects are the

absorbing questions in the public mind. The fooling is pretty general that the tariff is fmmed under influences which dominated the Victorian fiscal policy. Scant consideration has beeu shown for New South Wales predilections for freetrade. The object of making the agricultural tariff so high is un doubtedly to kill the JNew Zealand trade. This will bring (he colony up with a sharp turn to the realisation of what will be lost as Maoriland supplies the bulk of the oats used here. A great deal hive to be imported for the next year or so, The one crumb of com fort is in the fact that in supplying the Sou'h African order the Austra lian Colonies h*ve drawn largely on New Zealand to help them to fill such orders A couple of years ago a New Zealand producer would have felt such a tariff very much because Australia is her beat market, Thing? have changpd now, and it looks as if South Africa can take our products. The question arises, whether the producers here will not lose more than those of Maoriland, as one shrewd merchant remarked that New Zealand would now make special efforts to cater for the South / frican trade. If she does she mußt cut very seriously into the demand, which oar exporters have been supplying, to the great benefit of producers here

Melbourne, October 10

There will be a hard fight over the Tariff. The revenue tariffists are an gered by the Government proposals, and will assist to knock everything out over 20 per cent.

The Isthmus of Panama.

United Presa Association—By Electric

Telegraph —Copyright

Received October 10, 1Q 10 pmj London, October 10

It is stated in official circles in W&Bhington that Great Britain and America, have adhered to the under lying principles of the Olsyton-Buiwer Treaty. Great Britain bus merely been relieved of the troublesome guarantee which America h*s now alone assumed, that the Isthmian canal shall he at all times neutral.and shall fee open to all nations,

A Fearful Experience.

United Freaa Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Ootober, 10 10 22 p m

Adelaide Oct 10

A shepherd named Jacobs has had a fearful experience in the bash. He foil from his horse on an unfrequented track, and injured his apinej He lay in agony for five days. He cut his handa and sucked the blood to allay his thirst. He is unlikely to recover*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 19< 1



As the cosing daye of the sale of the D.I.P. 1b Ashburfcon are announced, those acxoua to try the new washing nuohinea free of all responsibility had better make their application while they have the chance, as when oroe their own branch e&vea the districts, do farther trials will be allowed. Testimonials continue' to come in freely, the latest being &n follows:—• Mount) Possession, Ashburton (Jorge, SSep' 2nd, 1901. The washing machine senb on trial is In every respect satisfactory, Bnoloseq you will please 2od cheque in payment, which kindly acknowledge — Zoare faithfully, Thos & Johnston



IIEE SON'S LIFE SAVED BY CHAMBKBLAIN's COMO, OHOLBBA AND DIABEHOBA BEMEDY. ' A neighbor ran in with a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when my ton was Buffering with severe en-lops and was given up as beyond hope by my regular physician, who stands high is bta profession. After administering three doses of it, my son regained conscious ness, aatl recovered entire'y within twenty four hours,' eaya Mra Mary Haller, of Mt Crawford, V*. USA. . This Remedy i B for Bftle by Ashburton Drag Co. Wade s Teething Powdbes for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and pseveat Uoiches ; price, la



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ENTERTAINMENTS. BRIGHT HOUR'S CHILDREN. TfiN TERT AIN ME N T IN AID OB TOWN CJJ^OCI*;. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FBIDAY, October 11, PROGRAMME Part I Carolina Twine .„ ... Company Clog Dunce . Mfea Alice Saunderg Dixie Kid, Misß Maudie Moon and Chorue Chring a ring a i cc, (The Geisha) Misec b I Rn!e and M Sauoders Hornpipe Ballet, (Specially arrantrrd for the Company by Madame Zeplin) Mieeee T Stapleton, M Jennings, A and D Saundere Gheekee, (DjinDjio) ... MlssMarjorie Saunders and Chorus Gavotte Solo , Mien Millice Jennings Ohio, Ohm, Ohlnaman, (The Geisha) Miss s D Bussell, N Peroy, F Cooper, and M Mont, Skippirg Hope Danoe 9 Mlbs D aod M Siunriers Ain't you Eber Gwiae to Marry Me ? Miss Cissie Lillian and Chorus Skirt Danoe ... Miss Dorothy Saunders The Boera have gob my Daddy, Miaa Maudie Moon and Chorus Hornpipe ... Miss Nellie Peroy Part II Alabama C:>on, (Uncle Tom's Cabin) Misee 8 D Rnß9ell, F Cooper, M Moon, D f*aun" derPj 0 Lillian, and P Plunkett Irish Jig .... Miss Alice Saunders Four Carly Headed Coons, ( "upils of the Unbleached Amenoar) Misses F Conper, M Mood.D and M Saundern Clnb Swinging ... Mits Millice Jennirgs Caßtice 1! Dinci, M ca o8 D and M Saunders The Attractive Girl, (L<* Masootte) Mm Oissie Lillian &nd Chorus Imm«r Weidar Dance, Mies Tina Stapleton I DoiA want to play in your yard, M'eses I Rule and M S*undem Jubilee Ri'let, {'pccial'y arranged for the Company by Madams Z'P'ir) Mitses M Jrnning", A Siunderp, C L'ilinn and P Plunketfc Bel'e of New York {The Belle of New York) M.sa Maudie Moon and Chorul F.incy Scotch Dance ... Mlsbbs D »n<! M launders T-.l i<el! my Ma on You, Mihaes Dori^ Rub. sel!, Nellie Piercy and Chorus John Bull, Junr, ... Miaa Marj >rle Sounders and Chorue Aeoompi*r.isfc--Mrß J E Ruisell; LltnO' . light—Mr T Cronke Op'it"»tio nelflctioivß by epeeial anangement with Mr J O.Williamaon, of Melbourne. Admission 3), 2s, and Is. 10 97 Nf.Z. Loan <fc Mercantile Agency Co., Limited mHE NRW ZEALAND LOAN AND X MERCANTILH AGHSNCY C), Ltd, have been favoured with instructions from Mft John McTonnell (who haß disposed of his interest in his Bection} to Sell by Public Auction, AT HIS HOMESTEAD, HIQHBANK, On THURSDAY, 17»h October, The whole of his STOCK AND PLANT, comprising Pi A A 2, 4. 6, and 8 toth Crossbred U\)\J EWES with Lambs (in three lot*} A RAMS Jf\ MEFINO EWES, with Lamba A DRAUGHT HORSES. 2 H»cfes 5 BACON PIGS 3 MILCH COWS Bndera, Drays, Drill, Cultivator, Ploughs, Harrow?, and other F*rm Implements, and General Suodrief. Full pirticubra in Saturday's ifl'iio. Luncheon Provided. S»!e at 12 80. E G RTAVELEY, Manage 10 73 X) E CAIXUTT, Auctioneer HENRY STEPHEN SON. SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, October 12th. A QUANTITY OF HOUSE SOLD FURNITURE &o, comprißing— Single and Doub's Iron Bedsteads, W W Mattreeseß, Sofa, Chest Drawers, Duchess Chests, Sideboards, Washsfcand and War* 1, Chairs, Tablas, Oup^ts, O^lclothf, Fender and Irons, Sundriee, &o. Also Harnese, Side Saddle, new Bicycles, &c; No Reserve 10 96 H STEPHENSON PUBLIC NOTIOEB ASHBUETON TROTTING OLUBi A OCEPTaNOES o!oae this EVENING at 9.30 p m. C J STYCHE, 10 94 Secretary BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY .T" ANTERN LECtURE, • A Visit to the " I J Bible Hou^e.' ia Sb Stephea's Bohool room on MONDAY, 14ih October, by Rev. W H B]PENSfSR. Oommeuce at 7.30 Colleobioii in ai lof Society; 10 93 | SECOND-HAND GRAPHOPHONE, FOR SALE, complete, with both Bore and Ear Tubes in polished wood case, Secluding six records, all in first olaes order. Cash price £2 15', a nibble. A. T. H. WILLIAMS. ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOOIA TION. mHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, Eto, will be held on the Grounds of the Aseociv fcioo, Ashburton, THUKSDAY & FBIDAY, October 31st) and November let, 1901, ENTRIES, which will not be ooosldered valid unlees acoompanied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees in Cash, must be in bhe hands of the Ssoretary NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 6 p.m. Substantial Piiza Money in each Class, also naraerons Valuable SPECIAL offered for Oompstition. Class Programme and all information on applicacion to W SIMPSON, 10 38 Secretary I?IARMER3 and others,, prepare for the ' Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene Gaa. Estimates given by Habdlet. Bros __ j MELLOR'S Zaalandia Boot Store is now showing some pretty lines in Ladies Boots and Shoes, ia the latest styles and Bhape<3 A WINK is as good as a Nod to a Blind Horse—Bat ib requires neither wink nor nod to discover that: Mellors Zealand!* Boot) Store osimob be beaten



Public Notices, THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DiIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Lm FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS. TSE above Woiks will be ready to resume operations as early in Novem ber as required by Freezing Clientß, Upon resuming work a reduced a scale of charges, consequent on the new freight .contract, will be made. F WAY MOUTH, 9 100 Secretary TU"OW IS THE TIME TO INSURE BEQOD MARES AND THEIR FXPEOTED PROGENY. I An Owner can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month front date of foaling, or can insure for 12 months including the above risk Full particulars and rates o£ Premium from H. W. BABRETT, District Agent, Live Stock Insurance Co. ARCADE, A9HBURTON For Absolute Hale. /~\N account of leaving the district all my FURNITURE & FANCY GOODS MUST BE SOLD. To iffeat a Speedy Clearanco I am de termined to SACRIFICE THE GOODS, and! will Bell them BELOW COST. This is a Chance not bo m!seed by THOSE ABOUT TO FURNISH, JAMES BAKER, Furniture »ud Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Slraet T)UT direct PROM IHE IMPORTER; V) always a large stock of up'to-date novelties in Milliriflry, Costumes, Under Skiria, Corsets, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Gloves, Stockings, &c. ANDREW ORR DRESSMAKING Department—Large variety of dress materials ; high class goods ; beat quality, best value, best make ; fit; perfect. ANDREW ORR rpiES, Collars, Hata and Gloves ; 140 JL doz gents' ties to select from ; col lars and hats all the latest and most ap to date shapes, ANDREW ORR WANTED KNOWN Baaotiful Sailor Hats, very attractive, at Is, la 4d, Is 91. 2^ 61. ANDREW ORR VTfANrED KNOWN—An excellent T T assortment of New Veilings, plain and fancy, all silk; alfo laces of every description, Torchon, Gjipure, Valen ciennes, &ci ANDREW ORR GOOD I-iveatmnnt — Splendid Tailor made Suit, fl , y./ti like a glove ; price from £3 7s 61. ANDREW ORR TTIIOYOLE~If you w?nfc a genuine JO Blcyjl-% ladies' or gents', buy the Crescent, £ 1.6 10 •; guaranteed nothing like it. ANDREW ORR LATEST Novelties in dress fabrics, plain and figured lustres ; silks all eludes.; mercerised sateens ; white piques, ANDREW ORR LINOLEUMS, Floor Cloths, Hearth Rugs, splendid designs, all pi-ices ; ap to date patterns ; prices strictly mode rate. ANDREW ORR >*— ■._.' — " '' *** NEW SEASON—Japanese Silks, Lace Fichus, Ruffles, Boaa, 811k Scarfs, Plonncings, Aprons, Caps, Jackets, Mantles, Capes, <&c. ANDRIW ORR jTv. de beeb WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF 'Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL. SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation? and Wedding Prese. < a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVER 3at 27a This is the watch than has given each unfailing satisfaction, that It is needless tn mention Its numerous excellent qnall ties. Everyone sold is an "advertisement in itself. NEW JEWELLERY ! $1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. $30 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Mafi chains- The Newest Novelties in Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEEB East Street, AahbnrtoD HOW to gefc » beautiful Library for nothing. Usa the famous BOOK GIFT Tea and select your Books from Catalogue of 500 booka that are given away free. WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h&ir there is nothing; to equal Hsndy's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is } on sale at H B Bonjungxon'Sb ChetaUt,



WA.STEDS, Fro. WA N T ED~ Good General Ser?ant>. References required—Apply Mrs Jambs Croy, Overdab, Eakaia 10 95 REV W BECK will conduct Sunday School Anniversary Services ab Baring Square Ohuroh on 20th inst. Festival hymna and music, 10 96 SPEND a few BRIGHT BOURB on Friday Night at the Oddfellows' Hall -39,28,18. 10 85 I|V\RESH Soles, Flounders, and all kinds of X? F.esh F.eh. also White Bait, first of season, Tonight by ixpreas, at J H JbwittX opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. , BRIGHT HOURS leave plenaot memoriee. Oddfellows' Hall, Friday Kißht~ss, a*, Is. : 10 66 WANIED— A Young General Servant— Apply to MK3 RtGINALD CUBIIB, ' Whiiton.'Auhburton. 10 90 WANTED— General Bt-rvant. App'y Mbs R W Haht, Wincamore, at. Mr Shury's, Moore Street 10 92 TIIWO nice Houses to Let, one in Grey JL Street and the other on West B«lt» For particulars apply Misses Paqh, JS»Bt Street. Ariel Confectionery. WANTED— A Young Mao to Uke all Watches »Qd Uiooks to be repni.ed ; or old Jewellery to be remodellsd, to be made as good as new, to 19.' X; OQTJCSII, The Cheapest) and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller. Tancred Street) _92tf8 NJOY~B*RJ.GHT HOURS, and assist ia procuriuß ft Chiming dock. Odd« ibilowß' Hall, Friday lNiaht- 3s, Us, It. 10 8? VT EW Jam 4i eh z ; Ceylon iea 1b 6d per XS I*> » Oondtnsed Milk 61; Tinned Fiuita from 9d ; Kaspberry J»m U pei j*r ; Mixed Peel, iet»dy oud iUd per ia ; F.ueeD Iciug augar 6i ; Dtmsioatad (Jocomaat Bd.— Cabbon & Co; 9 179 CHE^P Prices — t'occauut 7vl, Mixed Feelßi, Kice 2d, Sago 2i, Tapioca 2J, and Figa from 6J, Matches %& or 5 lor la. Other goods iqut4>y as cheap, at K.BKK bßos , Uaruett -licet 10 46 PLAisTlUlNii for mode ling, in packet, boxes, and bulk j books if instruction, a kplendid p*sume for children; new lines in Box^d htatioueiy, {plaia and fancy); Fancy Goods, G;a»uware, Small Vasea to; out fljwern, 2 tor la; splendid live glass Uabines Photo Fmmea 6d each—H M Jonbs. A SHIPMENT tf High Claae Earthen ware j .st landed at moderate prices— Cabs oh & Co, Tancred Street. 9 176 SCRIM, TjlOS Covering Frnit Trees frcm the late FROSTS, »b JOHN WILSON, Burnett Street mOMATO Plants, Tomato Plants—The _L strongest and hardiest in Ashburton ; also Beauty of Hsbron Seed Potatoes, 24lba for Is, or 4) 6d petewt—-at Fletcher Bros. r?INE«T New Cm rants 6d per Ib, New X? SulUnas 6|d ptr Ib, New Valencia Raisins sri per lb, Fineat Japan Rice 2d per ib, Beat Keroßene 3a 9d per tin, or It 6d per case —at Fi-etchee Bros. Cash Supply Storea FOR Wedding or Birthday Presents to euit every purse try Oabson h Co, Tancred Street. * & 177 |>RlftrS from 4|l at Prakces WANTED— All Working Men to ace our Tweed Trouters, 7s lid ; Btropg Cord Trouseia 6a lid j 2 piir Merino Sox for la, at Pbakck's, Cibh Draper aud Olo'h'.or WANTED— Ladies to see Trimmed Aprcm Is to 4a lid, Coikiig Aprons la to la 6d, Special Line Coreeta 3s lid, worth 6i—Peabcb's, Corner East md Burnett Streets WANTED TO bELL-Lot Sample Sun Bonnets, no two alike, to be sold at landed cost ; White Gloves gjj—PEABCES, Corner Eaßt and Bumets Streets WANTED— Boys to wear Colonial Knickers from 3a 61 Colonial Knitted Hose, all tizas. Is.— Peakce's, Corner East and Barnefct Btreefa LAEOE HEARTH RUGS, 2s lid, at I'flAßCE's. Kf\f\ BIRTHDAY.CardB to choose from Ov/vl now Deaignajrom Id to 5a each -ATH Williams 250 THEY HAVE ARRIVED! WHAT? Why, Our Large Shipments of NEW GOODS for the SPRING. Lovely Blouse Silks Latest Mercerised Sateens Clean and Neat Prints Artistic Blouse Mualins Biack Lusores (plain and fancy) Black Grenadine & Fancy Caahmerebtss A very choice seleotudn NEW MILLINERY FROM PARIS. New Flowers (they are superb) Girls' Fancy Sunshine Hats • Up to date ' Sailor Hata New Gloves in Suede, Kid, Lisle, and Silk—White, Black, und Colored Black and White and White and Black Sunehades New Dress Trimmings New Ruohinga New Belts and Collarettes New Shapes in Ladies' Linen Cuffs and Collars A Fine Assortment of Gents' White Straw Hats ) Gents' Canvas Hats f Selling Gents' Linen Hata ( Fast. GenW Paris Ties 5 When • Spring Cleaning' dokoi forgst that 'THE CORNER' is celebrated for Pretty Flooroloths and Linoleums Floral Blinds, &1I widths Choice Lace and Muslin Curtains Our Dressmaker, Miss_Coreiib, is very busy, and has established a good reputation for style, out, and fit?. PLAOE YOUR ORDERS NOW. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD THE CORNER." A RTHUR V ATES' and Nimmo & Blair's XjL new garden and farm seeds in any quantity at lowest prioes ; also ' Iron Seed Drills and Cultivators—Cabsoit ft Co, 9_178 ] 7TTHE most up to date novelty 6. the diy X Patty Pan baking powder KOOLIBAH Cures ail Pains, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Joints, etc Try ib for Chilblains | STILL at onr old game, always trying to I give you better value for your money—Mbhoks Zoftlandia Boot Store WANTED fifty smarfc Ladies, to try s our Kangaroo Calt Shoes, easy, | fitting, ard will wear like brass. Apply • to Mellobs Zealandla Boob Store ;



BUBINEBS NOTIOBB T\ISTINOTIVE FEATURES^ OF THB 'STERLING' ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which present a more attractive and op to date appearance than outside connection?; HANGER BRACKETS—They are of special design end manufacture, giving strength and beauty to the • STERLING,' FRONT FORKS—The "STIRLING 1 Fork ia known as the original ARCH GROWN, which for beauty and strength has never been equaiied These are only a fr w of the things that go to make the STERLING the BOSS Machine In the market. There is the Hanger Bearings, Direct Spokes, Pedals, Sprockets, Ball Retainers, and the Morce Roller Chain. Tbey all go to make the •BUILT LIKE A WATCH' STERLING TH& BEST. Call and See Hew Ones—Chain or Cb&inlesr, AT Morrow, Bassett $ Go, . .-. ...,. Wills Street, AsHßtinrow. M. PRJKnT, M.in»srer > GO W Si 5 '5. go a 1 % " ■ t ZEmLANDIA BICYCLES MADE IN NEW ZB£LA.KPi TiiTOST IMPROVEC MACHINE ON THE MARKET. Specially built for New Zealand Roads One Grabk—THE BEST. : I JSerw Models mow on Vie-vr Oates, Lowry and Co., BrjRKKTT Strbbt N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF CYCLES CHRISTCHUROH, TI>EG to announce that tbey have opened UP TO DATE SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, for the convenience of their many Customers in the Aehburton County. MR GEG6GE BAKDRY, our Represen tative, who is in attendance all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will be pleased to meet his old Customers and others and show them the very many new attractions cur Sample Room affords, COMPRISING—• Latest Novelties in BPBING GOODS. Just arrived from our London buyers— j Colonial, English, and American BOOTS [ and Shoej, the best value In town China and Glassware of all descriptions Beddings, Bedstead*, and Furniture—our own manufacture Estimates given for Furnishing Houseb visited and measures taken for Venetian Blinds, Linoleum, and Carpets, FBEK OF CHARGE 9 191 WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED OR NOT YOU CANNOT DO SETTER THAN APPLY FOB A Combined Life & Accident Policy, WHICH cavers an Assurance p«yablein event of Death from any cause in any parti of the world, and also Oompensa* tion for Disablement by Aeoident. This is the Twentieth Century Speciality olered by the Mulual Life Association fof Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTIY, Representative for New Business, 9 51 Ashburton ALL New Stylas, -opening ap at D Stock's Blue Boot Store. Don't: miss them



FRIEDLANDER BROB, LTD WE H^IVE FOX PRIVATE SALE SEVERAL FIHST-OLASS I Draught Entires. Full particulars on application, FRiH)I 4NDRR BROS, It»; MASSkY-BAEHIS REAPERS AND . B'KDEBS WE have pV^ur* io »t hsurtcing to those if our cnmemni Client*, who possess Massey Harris Ren pern and Binder*, that an Expert ia bow tit Ashburton for tht purpose of overhauling Machine*. Farmtn who wish to make use of his services will please communicate with us at icon M poßiibie ;FRIEDLANDER BRO&, Ltd., __________ Lo^»>| Agtatt WANTED— OATfN SHBATES For Shipment to Soath"Afriea. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., LtD. GBAIN SBIPMENfS TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity £of Bpaoe by steamer available, and tire In a position to quote lowest roles of freight Clients wishing to ship will p ease com* muaicate with as promptly FRIEDLANDEK BROS, Ltd DAVID THOMAS 12. HALF AORR & COTTAGE, A LLKNTON. NEAR THE WLOLLEN F vCTORY, MR D. TROMAS (for Mr T. Bullock) will offer by Auction at the ArfltAa m the above date, on account) of Mr JcfirK Brooks (in consrquenca cf his removal to the North Island}— Eis Property fronting Charles Street, A!!anton, being Lot 19, contsioieg 1 nod 36 perches, on which is < reeled ft new Cottage of 3 room. Land good, fenced with maorocarpa fence. Very liberal terms Sale at 12 booi. Full particulars on np^Hcation to T. TUILOCK. R CURTIS, 10 59 . Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THUKkSBAY, KOV. U .901 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I tun low receiving entries 10 91 D. THOMAS. PROPERTIES FOLi SALF, TI?*VK YOU SAiy—**»v.r»l Coiid FxKMS in ihn V hVurt< n Cctiii'j, unvjrgKt th'-tn Iseip}:— lA(K* Acres, nrar !?.iknh», ihonugh!jr imj rovef 1, £9 500 Acre*, Ki*kaia,thcroa£li'y imj-ravid* £12 650 A'-rrs, AJifelam )'ond tio I ui'dit ga £5 COO .*.-ien. Mt'chhEu IWc?, no luiUlings, £4 5s 80 Acrps, near Thiws'd. improved, £13 6s 1000 Acieß, lauriptrn, no bui?dir&fi, £6 207 / cres, Lowcliffp, ihotfcuhly im proved, first class land, £16 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly lm» proved, £14 233 Acres, - Miioham Hi ad, improved, £5 420 Actes, Chertsey, well improved, £8 3000 Acree, grand land. Lytdhuret, £9 5000 Acres, Binds to Ealing, in tcssock, In blocks to rait parsh&sers, £2 10s to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 470 Acres, Springburn, improvements, nearly new, land good. £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £469 3 Shops, with five room ad Dwelling, *TaDcred Street, Asbbarton, 1960 acres, good Itmd, Awaklno, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good knd, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302 acres, good land, thoroughly Improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acre?, Ashburtcn Forks, good land, £32 900 acres, Fsdrfield, thoroughly Im* proved, £5 lCs 597 acres, RangHata, subdivided, well watered, and iroprovrd, £4 45 acres, Tinwald £17 250Q acres, Liariston, £5 10s ]56 acres, Tuiwstld. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10s 300 acres, Falrfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2a 6d 123 acred, Promorb. £6 1180 acres, Springborn, ihoroughty improvtd, gcod. house and »1I ueceßßftty oubuildjnEH 512 Acres, Kuapun*, subdivided, welt watered, with house, stable, bl»ck smiths shop, £6. i D. THOMAS, Adhbttrton " A Word to tie Wisi" i I- ■ -.■- — /SHIOSTOK Ladies and Gentlemen,— SINCE opening ap basineH in Ashburton teven years ago, I have every reason to, be Biitisfied with the progrers f<ur trade bgl made. Notwithstanding competition, the Businoiß has utovto year by year, and today we are doing by far trie largest Boot Trade in Aehburton. This result; hat been obtained by keeping our Goods right tip to date. We never sit down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must never be content, as tastes and fashions continually change, and require to be olotely watched! Qnr customers c*u rest assured that we koep a watchful eye on the market-, and never Ist a chance to obtain the bret; vainesllp. W« are therefore in a position to iffer you much betier velue for less money than any other trader in Aehburfor. We b«g to thank out many caetomers for their very libsral support ia the past, a>nd we are sure by keeping on the same lines in future that we have doce in the pae% i.e., to effer you the besb possible value for little money. Our business . must Sourish and grow*in th» future as it has done ia ths pasb Yocrs faithfully, JAMES MELLOP, Zn»kncH» Boot Bt«ct, ArtbsitHs)