ThePress.

VOL. LVII. No. 10,768.* NIHIL .TILE QUOD KOS HONKSTCM.

CHKISTCHUKCH, N.Z., SATUEDAY, SEPTEMBEB 22, 1900. published daily. TWELVE PAGES-PRICE ONE PENNY.ANNOUNCEMENTS

ta order to ensure against imposition, noticesaI Birth*. Marriages and Deathn must be**Aj|atic4tc(i to ensure their insertion.

BIRTHS.

I' <rtnfiflNGllAM--On August 15th, 1000, atk«r* re»i {'enc,>' Avenue, Devonport,the wife of L. Cunningham, of

HjgKSON—On Sfpteaibar 19th, at West Eyre-i/xb the wi'° cf "FCTCy H> Johnson, of a"J*W|i?l- —MARRIAGES.

I..*}W2flSND-MOORE—On the 15th instant,**1 gt, lisrnabcs' Church, Fendalton, byfl»E«v. T. \. Ilnmiiton, Dr. J. H. Town-jfifa (o An'io Q Moore, daughter of G.

e^LIDAY--MBUNSDON—On <the 6th offitptewber, at St. John's Church, Wool-

b* the Hoy. C. H. Goaseft, vicar,O»*jd 8.. ftUli son of the late Wil-

Ba".ii<lay, of Leeaton, to Alice A,• third daughter of Thomas Brunidon, of

gSSALL—HKYWARD — On SeptemberI fife, 1900. at St. Augustine's, Clarkviile, by

Rev. J. Holland, Thomas, eldest eon of■ftoitiM Hasan!!, Clarkville, to Florencejtaietin. yauiipoat daughter of James Hey-■'yntd, Clarkviile.

September 13th, at. Chriit«Harcii. William, eldest son ofHt-Yf. H. TntT.-iiri, of Duneclin, to Alicejkddude, youiijKvat daughter of Mr HarryPiper, of

DEATH., OWARD—On September 20th, at his resi-dence, Selwyn street, Sprsydon, Charles

'gMward, Iwlovfd husband of Marion B.flowanJ. i>. his fifty-sevputh year. Deeplytegwtted.

PUIMBRS AtfD STATION OWNERS.

' ttfHE*,, ™v ARE IN Tow*~ CALL andflflf PRICE OUR

' -fESCfitQ WIRE, ■■SHEBP-NETTUfe,'' . si— jards, barb -wjkb,

ROOFING IRON, Etc , •MASO*', STkUTHERS and CO.,COLOMBO STREET.

SHIPPING.

T~*HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGCOMPANY'S LINE

ROYAL MAIL STEAMERSFOR LONDON,

f_ Jfiratf Vi«Uo, Trneriffe, ana Plymeuta.V«7 Snpwior Aoco—unoaetien for

Passenger*.

"*"*"*"" Tons ""probaMe IToSail "St«wi!crJ. Reirister. Final Port, (about).

U)MfcjU*n* .. 6000 WeUinjfto.i Oot. 11iraltlttu - 5610 - 'Nov. 6WrtMul ..5706 - Nov. 15(Uk*U .. .. 3628 — TotolltwfJtfASOA* «. 7000 -VfrifctM ..4767 —WMOTAttA* .. 7700 . _3l*k«l .. .. *rso —PWt *»«!.. ... M72 — „Ol*rwJ<» . •• 3808 —SASGiTIKI* .. 7700ftOAPCHU' ..8000 ~ „

'TWIN SCREW.ran new Zealand shippingcompany, limited.

Canadian Australian royal mailV LINE.PROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE. HONO-

LULU AM) VANCOUVER.

B.M.S. Tons. Commander. Sydney1 p.m.

Aenuwi .. 4500 O. W. Kay Oct! 8WMrimcw.. 3500 J. D. S. Phillips Nov. 5ynwrwa ~15500 F. A. Hemming Dec. 3

7h»nc*lonrm& Eyery Four WMki,Through Bookings in connection with the

CiSADIAN-P&CIFIC RAILWAY, from aay•crt ia New Zealand to «Jl poiata in Canada,t/kikd Bt*ie«, and Europe.

THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING1 COISPAJKY, I/CD.,f AgftMia._|j JLBERDEEN LINK OP STEAMSaiPSI ft FOR CAPETOWN AND LONDON.H Leave LeaveP Tons Sydney Melbournefj Register. About about

if JfijKweh .. 3808 October 5 October 10I Mcmyjan .. qSfeO Nov. 9 | Nov. 14i "Tfertui fEora -Sydney or AWlwurao to Cape-i -totm 13 Gui&eas aad upwards.I DALOETfY and COMPANY, LTD.,M ' Agoflia.I ,T»ANKS PENDISCLaV STEAMSHIPI 'JD SERVICE.i W«kthor and other circumstances permitting,I S.S. CYGNETi Will leave 83 nnder:--I jPOR PIGEON BAY—Tucs., Thure., Fridays,i at 8.30,c.m. .i JiE BOJTS BAY and AKAROA—Tnesdaya,It Pncleys, at 2 p.m., returning next day.

1 S.S. JOHN~ANDERSON,I JOR PORT LEVY—Wed., 7.15 a.m., 4.25I rOB LITTLE AKALOA—Tues., Thur., 8.30H 8.m., and Saturdays at 9.30.M fIKAIVS BAY—Tues. and" Tfcura., at 8.30|| a.m., returning samo day.Ja Cheap Special Trips.w Excursions Arranged.H Apply toI PITCAITHLY, WALLACE andI 'PITCAITHLY. WALLACE AND CO.,I JT MERCHANTS,i SHIP AND INSURANCE BROKERS.I CUSTOMS. SHIPPING, COMMISSION,I POKWARDING AND GENERALI AGExVTf;;,I - CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON,I WELLINGTON.

S< Iβ,"I** i°* Kauri, Rimu, White Pino anil

5' Tetfef* Tinibcre, Australian Hardwoodm Utnnbark), Tasnmnian Timbers and Palinjjs.i ' Pwprittora Halswell Quarrifis.' Cloods cteared through Customs and for-wwdsd to any nddrf-ps., Itaurance—Fire and Marine Risks of nilciums taken.

AgenU Canterbury Phoenix Assurancp413&F

MESBAGERIES MA.RITIMES.

SYDNEY to LONJOON vi» COLOMBO andPARIS.

Bt«aa»a of 6500 t<ras under French poetsdcwfamci will be despatched monthly, as ioh' ■'■ « 4 < "~ rZ,,..,! Mcl- Adt-. Bieamw. Ooauiiandct sJdD«> ibeurn*. laid*.

Noon, j lp.ni. 1 p.aa.

JtoWWJMt .. Chevalier Oct. 1 jOct. 4 loct. 6

■ &S__Lfeg.'.g I_^<__J_,PASSENGERS booked to Bombay, India,pw», B»Uvi_, ___

Japcn. Table Wince areUtehuiad i_ the passage money. RETURN. UPSETS at reduced. raUw. ENGLISHWQKEN ON BOARD. Return Ticketst*vn\ Saloon) between Intercolonial Porta are«»_«*«« for re-tarn by P. and O. and Orientf»*ra»r« hering room.

■ ««r inrHwrr paxticul_r» apply to* PITCAITHLY, WALLACE and CO.'<-__— ■ Chjj«tchnrch.

"*> AiSD A." LINE TO MANILA, CHINA,fr*. rt ,_ AND JAPAN,'*** QUEEN3LAND PORTS AJtfD PORT

DARWIN.I THE following STEAMERS will b» Aia--3 ixL from SYDNEY, sailing Iroin the,

* Wharf, Circular Quay:—j_, . t*aye

Tons. Comuiander. Sydney.

,_!2*„ .. 3600~"wTisie Sept 22f«w*U«n ~ 3000 P.T. Helms Nor. JOS?2* .. 25C0 St. John George Dec. 6WStitfi* ~ asoo \V. G.M'Arthur Oct. 18

iv S* "teMwre were specially built forJ** E-«tem p»*»o»eer trede, and are fitted'■ 2t»?«„•**** convenieace, iaciading RE.-JfRIGERiTORS and EJ*ECTRK! LIGHT.BRifeon and StewwdeßS Carried.

*»ji P**t«c-l*ro upon application to iWXCAITHLY, WAJLLACE *nd CO.,ciM

_ Agent*. ,AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. COM-

PANY, LTD.,•-*■*" ' Chriatchurcn., TO PASSKKGEKS TO CANADA,

, «&E UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,VIA CHINA AND JAPAN.

-'■.IT8? S-S. AIRLIETiII SAIL on S«p----,.w7... wmber _2r.d. Pas»eng«rß booked as abovt»c<«Uiecti<m witli the wdi-kno~n "Empress"

' nSO,B,"* of the C.P.R. Company,* line.

4wlS PMeage rates and f_U infdmoation

Is prptj to;- PITCAJTHLY, WALLACE-*nd CO., <i •''Wμ Paeaengcr Agenta. »->'^^ADI-21 PACIFIC RAILWAY CO., 'ChnetehaKh. •'

fl/Mtaas o( j&o. mTiaoS~iisb7-3K), «bo,

' *_£. <®80» *«», £SO9, and any »om up totofle«*d«f<ar txed poriode,.or repay**"

<|e_r«e.riy, or b*«ryeeriy hartei-;s on t"""! enborban, or fsuaaa eeoan-A^ 1?.". 1** w*a» o£ internet. * CB_tS. HILL,

PW, 1H Hereford etreel, C%ri»teluirob,N_«teMt. JfaWi*: __*_?*

like jourmother v**4 to -UkT» Wi_i«_ BaJdag FewGta> ». - ' ■

SHIPPING.UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEWZEALAND, LIMITED.

Steamer* will be I>espa«cbed as under:—WELLINQXOW—

Carp*Train at railwayp,m.Mourn ThisDay, Sat 5.30 -BiRotoraahsna ThisUay, Sat. 9.15 lZ3op.mIrtotoma Mon., 24th Sept, 4 1130p.miRctonubana Tuee.,2stkSeT>t. 9.15 12.30p.mIKotomahana Thurs.,i!7?hBtpt. 9IS i2.3QamTakapuna Fri., 28ih iiept. 9.15 —Flora S*t., 23th Sept. 5.30 —iRotoraaluna Set., 29th .'Sept. 9.15 12.30p.m

PIOrON ijco NELSON" Tv WELLINGTOS—Rotoru» JJoi..2UUSept 4 12.10p.m

TARAKAKI axd MANUKAI,—Rotoiti ,, Son., 23rd Sept. PromWeUSnatonTakapuna rri.,2BtiiSept. 9.15 ilWp,m«Ceils N«iMn.NAPIER. QISBO.IXB aso AUCKLAND-

Mour» ThJ*D»y,Sftfc. 5.30 lZ3op.niHora r<at., 23th Sept. 5.30 12J0p.ioSYDNEY via WELUNOTON—

Monowai Hon.. Bth Oct. A 12.30 p.mSYDNEY vi* AUCKLAND-

Talune Wed, 3rdOct. 4 12,30 p.mGBfnrMOUTH DIRECT—

Rwamond ThisDay, Sat. 12.10 9•.Iβ

NAPIER AXD OREYMOUTH via WELUNQTON—Janet Nicoll Kri., 26th Sept. 12.10 9a.m

NEW PLYMOUTH aXd OEEYUOUTH vuWELLINGTON —CoriDn* Hon., 24th Sept. 12.10 9a.m

VOS&DIH-a.mMokoia Tues., 25th Sept. 1%55 —Flora Wed., 26tb Sept. 12.10 9 a.m

BLUFP, HOBART, ahd MBMiOUUXE—a.n>Mokoie Tues., 25th Sept 10.55 4 p.m

iJonBOIITH SEA ISLANDS BKRVICJM.

For TONGA. SAMOA. FIJI and SYDNEY—Hauroto Wed.. 3idOct. From Auckland

Fob RA.I.OT >NG \ amo TAHITI—Ovftlau Tuee., 25th Sept. From Auckland

Pop. FIJI—Taviunl Wed., 26th Sept. From Auckland

In consequence quarantine,above dates aresubjecttoalteration.Tickets available for Stop-oter or Keturn by ilessra

HudUart., Parker itCo.'c Steamers.

THE HUDDAitT-PARKEH LINE.

OTEAMERS will LEAVE LYTTELTON forWELLINGTON.

EHneatnite 3000 tons Wed., Sept. 25th 4 p.mWestralia 3000 tons Thurs , Sept. 27th 4 p.mNAPIER, CISBORNE. AUCKLAND AND SYDNEY.ElinjratQite 3000 tons Wed., Sept. 2olh 4 p.m

SYDNEY, via WELLINGTON.Westralia 3000 tons Thurs.,Sept. 27th 4 p.m

DUNKDIN.Klingamite, 3000 tons Sat.,Sept. 22nd 5.30p.m

All Tickets available for atop over or returnby Union Lane, and holders of Union Ticket*may travel by the Huddart-Parker line.1002 KINSEY, BARNS and CO., Agrate.

SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY,LIMITED.

S.S. KARAMEA FOR LONDON.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

T>ASSENGERS must proceed toLyttelton tojoin above vessel not later than by the

9.30 a.m. train from Christchurch TO-MOR-ROW (SUNDAY), the 23rd inst.

NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCYCOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED.4310 Agents.

AMBSICAif AND &USTKALIANSTEAMSHIP LINE.

S.S. CEEEDA, FROM NEW YORK.

THIS Vessel is expected to ARRIVE inLYTTELTON TO-MORROW. Con-

signees are requested to present Bills of Lad-ing (pay freight if any due) to the under-signed. Goods for which Bills of Lading arenot presented will be stored at the Railway atConsigneee* Risk and Expense. Agents' at-tention must bo called toany Damaged Goodsbefore leaving railway, otherwise no claimwill be recognised.

The Captain will not be responsible forany Debts contracted by the Crew withouthia written authority.

KAYE and CARTER,4287 Agenta.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA(Japan Mail Steamship Company, Limited.)

FOR CHINA AND JAPAN

THESE Magnificent, Steamers, which havebeen especially built for the Eastern Pas-

senger Trade, and are COMMASi)ED BYENGLISH OFFICERS, will be despatchedfrom SYDNEY, calling at BRISBANE,TOWNSVILLE, THURSDAY ISLAND,MANILA, HONG KONG, NAGASAKI,KOBE, and YOKOHAMA, an tinder:—

SHINANO MARU, 6300 Tons—lst .Novem-ber

YAWATA MARU, 3500 Tens—29th Novem-. berKASUGA MARU, 3500 Tons—27th Decem-

ber •Through Passages issued by EMPRESSLINE 'OF STKAiIJE-RS to VANCOUVER,and from THENCE ACROSS AMERICA tothe UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENTof EUROPE.

For full particulars apply toKAYE and CARTER.

Christchurch,Agents for Canterbury.

•pRANK GRAHAM AND SON,*• SHIP AND INSURANCE

AndSTOCK AND SHARE BROKERS,

Custom House, Commission and FinancialAgents,

Commercial Union Assurance Company,Limited (Fire and Marine))

200 Hereford street, oppoaite Bank of NewSouth Wale*.

-IYR FULLARTON JOHNSTON,■"-*• DENTAL SURGEON,Hereford street, opposite Bank of New South

Wales.Late Dr. Yule, L.D.S., D.D.S., and London

Dental Co.A Christchurch.

Gratis and Hospital Patients seen daily,from 9 am. to 9.30.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

MR E. C. FOUOTAIN, from 234 High' street, wishes to notify his Patients andthe General Public that, owing to his increas-ing practice, he has REMOVED to those com-modious rooms (lately occupied by Mr Seymour,Dentist), No. 215 COLOMBO STREET (op-posite TooeyclifEe and Carey's).

Artificial Teeth—Single Tooth from sa.Extraction* Is. Nitrous Oxide G*s, etc.

TTABMAN AND STEVENS,"*"*• Laud and EeUte Agents, Land

Brokere, etc.,HEREFORD STREET.

AGENTS FOR—The Northern Assurance Co.The Dixon Investment Company.

Money to Lend At Lowest Current Rates.

Sections of On© Acre and upwards for Salein Spreydon District. £75 per acre.

Also Suburban Building Sections for Sale—Jerrold atreet, Collins street, Macaulay street,Selwyn street, Windmill road, Cecil etreet,Waltham, Leicester street, Lancaster Park,and Dean and Canon streets, between Madrasand Barbadoe* street, St. Alb»ns; term* ex-ceptionally easy. ~...'

TO LET—Pwt3 R.S. 76. Spreydon district,mostly in jjrass, between Mill road and Har-rington (formerly Wilderness) road, and latelyoccupied by T. Johns and W. Roberts, jun.

8971F

rtrAAn "> JE3OOO, £1500. and Several SmellerdbOUUU) Sums to be Lent on FreeholdSecttrtUea at LOWEST BATES.GARRICK, OOWLJSHAW and FISHER,853» Solicitors, GkHiceeter street.

!/CHOICE ENGRAVINGS SUITABLE POB'\j PRESENTS,

',j---- At- .•> J. W. GIBB'SSINE AJBT DEPOT.

fIS74 Mmim% miWa&><Mtt»dni *vun.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

KAYE AND CASTER,Agent* for MESSRS SUTTON and SONS,

READING, ENGLAND.

NOW LANDING, ex S.S. PAPANTH —New Season's Supplies ofRAPE, TURNIP, and MANGEL SEEDS.

Also,A LABGE COLLECTION OF VEGETABLE

AND FLOWER SEEDS.IN PACKETS.

Early Application requested to prevent die-appointment.

CASH BUYERS OF FAJRM. PRODUCE OFEVERY DESCRIPTION.

COBN9AC&S AND TWINE SUPPLIEDAT CUSEENT RATES.

KAYE and CASTER,Cathedral square,

Christchurch.

TTf OOD BROTHERS, LTD.,

CHRISTCHURCH,

HAVE FOR SALE—

SEED WHEATS, all varietieeWHITE TUSCAN, from Limestone Land

PURPLE STRAW TUSCANAnd

DULUTH WHEAT,Grown from specially imported Seed.

This Wheat realises the highest price oa

Mark Lane, and we are prepared to makearrangements with fanners for growing for

next season

SEEDS TOR PASTURE LANDS.

TTTE have an EXCEPTIONALLY LABGE» V STOCK of Particularly Fine

GRASS A2TD CLOVER SEEDS,For SPRING SOWING, which we canguarantee, both as to purity and germina-tion.

PERENNIAL RYEGRASS SEED.—Extaamachine dreesed, from old pastures,very choice, weighing 321b» permeasured bushel

ITALIAN RYEGRASS SEED.—Extra ma-chine dressed, very suitable for earlyfeed.

COCKSFOOT.—Extra fine machine dressedseed, very bright and clean, weighing201b3 per measured bushel

COCKSFOOT.—Farmers' dressed, weighing13 to 14lba per measured bushel.

NATURAL GRASSES.—AII the Varietiesgenerally sown in New Zealand.

CLOVERS.—ALL EXTRA MACHINEDRESSED.

COWGRASS.—CoIoniaI Grown and Im-ported.

RED CLOVER.—Colonial Grown and Im-ported.WHITE CLOVER.—Colonial Grown and

Imported. .ALSlKE.—Colonial Grown and Imported-LUCERNE.—Hunter's River.

RAPE.—BROAD-LEAVED ESSEX, Erte*; . ..'..■;;■ Fine., ■ .■: •. :,.;.:. -i

TURNIP,MANGOLD and CARROT SEEDSFrom Select Pedigree Strains,

Specially* Grown to the order of our. EnglishAgents

SEEDS FOR THE KITCHEN GARDEN,Finest Strains from the Most Reliable

Growers in England and Scotland.

SEEDS FOR THE FLOWER GARDENAND GRSENHOTJSE,

A Large Assortment of the Most Popul&rFlowers, and m*ny New and Choice

Varieties, including—THE BUTTERFLY CYCLAMEN, iutr<i-

duced by us for the first time in these colo-nies. Of beautiful and curious form, andcharming colours, it is undoubtedly the moststriking novelty of recent years amongstFlorists' Flowers. It makes an elegant potplant, and the flowers tare unrivalled for high-olaee bouquets.

Illustrated Circular, with full description,post free on application.

Asters, Stocks, Petunias, Begonias,Cinerarias, etc.,

OP THE HIGHEST TYPES.

AFRICAN FLOWERS.

'SPECIAL TERMS TO SEEDSMEN,NURSKRYMEN, STOREKEEPERS, AND

MARKET GARDE-NESS.GEO. G. STEAD and CO.,CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z

WOOLPACKS.

QUR NEW SEASON'S SUPPLIES arcduo to arrive per s.s. OBRA, expected

here shortly.

We are now Booking Orders at Lowest Ratesfor delivery direct ex shrp.

We supply "HIXtEmOA" TWINE andBRANDING PAINTS,

The Best ia ihe Market.

We .are Agents for "COOPER'S" DIP.N.Z. LOAN and MERCA2nTILE AGENCY

COMPANY.E. G. STAVELEY,

4251F Manager.FLAGS. FLAGS.

SEE the New Material "BUNTINETTE,"for, Flags, and One-fourth the coet of

Bunting, said twice as durable. A 3-yardUnion Jack' lost, a 4-yard New Zealand En-sign 235. Bright and Fast Colours. To behad only from

AEMIGER and SON,48 Oxford terrace,

Christchurch Dye Worke. 42S0FITTHB UNDERSIGNED are PURCHASERS

OfWHEAT (Prime Milling)OATSPRIME BARLEYPERENNIAL and ITALIAN RYE-

GRASSCOLONIAL CLOVERSCOCKSFOOTPRIME DERWENT POTATOES

A. H. TURNBULL and CO., :'SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS FOR

HURST and SONS, LONDON. FMJLK FEVER IN COWS.

pHARLTON'S ANTITOXALBcJMINV Absolutely Prevents.

CHARLTOVS REMEDYAbsolutely Cures.

Scarce of Testimonials.Beware of Spurious Imitations.T O W N E N D,

Chemist, C&ristdhurch.Wholesale—

3988 KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER and CO.

of .£2O and upwards oo ap-proved security, at Lowest Kates. Re-

payable as desired. C. SCOTT, Barrister andSolicitor, 9 Cathedral square (next Post OfSce),Christchurch and at Rangiora. p

Y!SrELTON suSeivra can rind relief tojarehifing LoAsby's Wahoo, CinnamonC"*'_%?J*™»_Gjub»_faom_Forbes2_Grocer.JONG TOM, the Boer Gun is capable of■MJ throwing a shot % distance of six miles,

PITBLIC NOTICES.

D2PASS, StrPERPHOSPHATE.38 Per ■ Cent. Soluble,

JUST IJkiIDING.U 10»Per Ton. ■

And :SPECIAL TURNIP FERTILISER,

Sβ Per Cent. Salable,

£4 2s ed Per Too.

pANIERBUBY SEED CO., LTD.,v/ .■ .8001F ' CASHEL STREET.

THE CANTERBURY (N.Z.) SEED COM-PANY.

SPRING SOWING.TfTE hare a large and choice Stock of the* " und«rmen.tioned lines:—

PERENNIAL RYEGRASSITALIAN RYEGRASSCOCKSFOOT .COWGRASSWHITE, CLOVEBALSIKE, ETC., ETC.

Also, BROAD LEAF*ESSEX RAPE andTURNIP SEED, of bert quality '.procurable. .

Write for Samples and Prices,THE CANTERBURY (N.ZJ SEED COM-

PANY, LTD.,£*ed Merchants, Caahel street.

W. H. P. WOODROFFE,Manager.

SOLE AGENTS foT RALLI BROS., CAL-- CUITA (Cornsacke, Woolpack*. etc)

Also for DE PASS' MANURES. 9420SPBIWG SOWING.

CHOICE TESTED SEEDS.

TJCTE are now BOOKING ORDERS, and

" are prepared to SUPPLY CHOICEAGRICULTURAL SEEDS of every descrip-tion, DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED, foxDELIVERY IN THE SPRING.

WRITE FOR* SAMPLES.Wβ have ia Stock-

Choice Colonial Cowgraa*Choice Colonial White CloverChoice Goakefoot (h«K j), 16 to 901bChoice Perennial Ryegrass, from 98lb to

331b Old PastureChoice Italian Ryegrass (true to name)Choice Colonial AlsykoChoice Bli-E. Rape (Carter's), 98 per cent.

germinationChoice Turnips (Sharpe's), 93 per cent.

germinationChoice Chewing's Peecue, Crested Dog-

tail, Meadow FoxtailAnd every description of AGRICULTURAL

SEEDS, at LOWEST BATES.SAWTEIL and WACH9MANN,

Grain and Seed Merchants,Cashel street.

Chxiatchurch.

THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPASTf,

LIMITED. . • 'ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS.

ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS.

ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS.

> i.

rriHß COMPANY l>eg to notify their Clients

that the RECENT,FIRE AT ISLING-

TON wiil make no. difference to their opera-

tions. •orue:-3 for Fertilizers will be promptly and

carefully attended io.

Clients may rely upon being supplied with

our high standard Eclipse Manures.

Clmstchurch, 22nd September. F4273

!LL PROVED CLAIMS against Mr JohnSaunders Robins, of Dunsandel. Store-

keeper, will be received by the underaignedat their office, Hereford street, and must besentin XOT. LATER than 29th SEPTEMBER.1900.4261 COOK and GRAY.

BICYCLES. BICYCLES.AT WHOLESALE PRICES.

BRUNT, PITT and CO. have 50 Ladies'snd Gents' first-clasa Cyclee ju9t to hand,

which they are afelling (a, single machine) at-Wholesale"Rates. The "ROYAL STANDARD"is built (specially. for N.Z.) by the DavisAdams Co., of .Bristol, UiS., one of tfe.e oldestestablished and most reputable firms—a guar-antee of excellence. Before buying a machinedon't fail to inspect the Royal Standard.145 Lichfield street.

TO CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS.

TIOR SALE, a Good BUSINESS in athriving town in the North Island, j

For particulars apply toKEHPTHORNE, PROSSER and CO.,

3893 Christchurch.PARIS EXHIBITION.

TIXESSRS DEWAB and SONS, who alreadyhold 35 Champion Medals, hnve'affain

secured the highest possible award for tkeiiCelebrated SCOTCH WHISKY. This timeat the Paris Exhibition.

FOR~IMMEDiATE SALE.

A GENERAL STORE in South Canterbury,Stock about £750, consisting of Drapery,

Grocery, Ironmongery, Boots, etc.Owner compelled to retire owing to ill-

heaKh.Apply ■

4066 COOK aad GRAY.MILK FEVER IN COWS

/IUBED by the timely injection of Berry'sNew Milk Fever Cure, 5a a bottle of

two doses. Syringe for same ss. 92 per cent.of cow3so treated hare been cored.

J. BERRY,.Chemist,

3536F 146 Colombo street, Chriatchurch.S MO X E

JJOSBOAY,,

TOBACCO.. T. C. WILLIAMS' LATEST AND 3EST.

AMUSEMENTS. >rp H E A T R E X O -V AL.

Under the direction of rMESSRS WYLD AND FREEDMAN.

Bttsinesa Manner . . J. A. Miliar.MONDAY EVENING NEXT,MONDAY EVENING NEXT.

At 8,WITH SPECIAL MATINEES FOR

CHILDREN ■ " ;On the following 'THURSDAY Mid SATURDAY ;AFTERNOONS, at 3.

For'zrwo siHPiJfi. iHoia athalliSoii

Will t>e presentedTHE GREAT BIOGRAPH,

ShowingLIVING RECORDS

OfGREAT NATIONAL EVENTS,.

IncludingGENUINE RECORDS

TakenWITH THE TROOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA.WITH THE TROOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA.WITH THE TROOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA.WITH THE TROOPS IN SOUTH .AFRICA.

' SPECIAL NOTICE. , ■Messrs Wyld and Freedman wii& it to be

known Ihat in no case will a ."rotiMx/ied" or''arranged" film be ehown., EACH GREAT MOVING "PICTURE■ . i . .. ■ "■ > I* '; ■•

A TRUE RECORDOf <iie Incident Presented.

The Greatest, end Moat EducationalLIVING' PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT, In the World.\ " THE. SYDNEY"7,BULLETIN, "Of" June 2nd, says:—

"Among the War Pictures the finest is 5view of Spion Kop, with. Boiler's Ambu-lances and Stretcher Bearere wending theirweary, way down from the abandoned grave

' yard."And adds, on JUNE 9th,"All' previous ejthibxtions ..of a similar

nature must pale their flickering fires beforethe Great Biogreph."

Bos Plan at Milner and Thompson's now• open. Prices—3s, 2s, Is, Children Half-price to Matinees only.

3 4274 ' Representative, C. R. BAILEY.Ai\NOUNCEME]SiT.

tj\ H E A T R E R O YA L.

[ THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.< OCTOBER 25th and 26th.

: THE THIRD ANNUAL GRAND GYM-NASTIC CARNIVAL,

By th« Members of the Christchurch PhysicalTraining School and Gymnasium,

Under the Direction of Mr Thomas S. Tankard.

( ' NEARLY 800 PERFORMERS.A Brilliant Performance, promising to eclipse

all previous efforts.

■ By request, THE GRECIAN GLADIATORSwill repeat their impressive StatuesquePotnng(given twoyearsago), tinder even more elaborate- conditions

i2O BEAUTIFULISJ&IiEAUX AND 20PYRAMIDS.

Larger and More Imposing than Ever.4290

THE PIONEER CLUBWill hold; their Annual

CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLECHASEMEETING

OnSATURDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 29th,• At the -, SHOW GROUNDS, ADDINGTON.

FIRST RACE" 8 p.m.Entries Close on MONDAY NEXT, at the

Pioneer Club Rooms.

A PAPER CHASEWill be run oS THIS AFTERNOON, leav-

ing the Museum at 2.30 p.m.J. E. GREEN,

4249 Secretary.CANTERBURY BAND OF HOPE UNION.

CHORAL HALL, LATIMER SQUARE.■TIyfUSICAL and ELOCUTIONARY CON--"X tests MONDAY NIGHT, September24th, and EVERY NIGHT during the week.Doors open at 7. Contests commence at7.30. Admission.—Children 3d, Adults 6d.9 4213

R t g I l l c it y!SAHRMARKT AND KRANZCHEN.

To be opened by his Worship the Mayor ofChrietchurch on

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, at 2 p.m.In aid of the German Church.

Admission: Sahrmaxkt 6d; S—armarkt andKranzchen Is 6d. 4289

T 0.0.F., M.U., RICCARTON LODGE.—J-» 14th Anniversary Social will be held inI flobbs's Buildings, WEDNESDAY, Septem-

ber 26th, S p.m. Coaches leave RacecourseHotel 7 p.m., returning after dance. Gents 3s,j .Ladies lsv 4194

THE Only Practical Exhibition of GlassBlowing ever held in Christchurch.

1 Every Afternoon and Evening, from 2 to 5,and from 7 to 9. A present for each visitor.Admi&sioa Is, Children 6d. Works, 16 Man-ohoster street So\-ith.XTISITdRSfIo7 Exhibition mustV not leave Christehuich until after they

5 have vtsited the Practical Exhibition of GiaasBlowing, 16 Manchester street. ■ AdmissionIs, Children 6d. Open daily, 2 to 5 and 7 to9. Presents given. 4227

PRODUCE FOR LONDON.. rpHE undersigned are prepared to offer1 X- SPECIAL FACILITIES to growers and. othere for disposal of WOOL, GRAIN, 'FROZEN-MEAT; COCKSFOOT, etc., in theLondon Market, and to make advances ont same upou the mo3t liberal termt

• Aβ the approaching Wool Season' is likelyto be in favour of shipping to London osagainst selling iocaliy, we would ask producersto communicate with us direct in regard tot rates at which we are prepared to do theirbusiness.

£ The Company have a most competent staft"in London •to handle New Zealand Produce• suoh aa WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, GRAIN)• -etc., while their strong, financial position en-• ables tibe—4 to offer special together1 with absolute safety to clients.• NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCYCOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND

LIMITED. ' "''G. F. MARTIN, Manager.1 WOOLPACKS, CORNSACKS SEEDMANURES, etc, always on hand, andplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES.

ONTT drink Coupon Mixtures! ! Get! atragihton to Ridley'sPure Leaf Tea at Iβ. sd, and save 7d per Ib—equal to lls 8d in hardcash on every 20.b Remember, youhave no ch*ace> of winning a -prize of anyvalue when you are competing against Doard-iaghousea and hotels conauraing 50 and 1001b? per month.a RIDLEY and SON,128 HIGH STREiET. E3tab. 1689.1 ' 4197c ---————--—————-___-

__HOTELS FOR SALE.

rrtOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSES., Apply to :E. W. EOPER and CO.,Cathedral square.

Telephone &T2. P.O. Box 142.PHILIP HOAEE,

ACCOUNTANT AND SHAREBROKER,a (Member of the Stock Exchange of{ Canterbury),i. Gravenor Buildings, 173 Manchester street,

Christchuich.Secret—rial Duties Undertaken.

PERFECTION EGG PRESERVATIVE.EGGS PRESERVED with this Solution donot become hard of acquire an unpleasant

1 flavour. May be kept Freeh for Months ata cost of about ONE HALF-PENNY PERDOZ. Enquire at your grocers for this line.Sold in one and four gallon tins.-[AYWABD BROS., Agents,' 3543F Sola Ase&ta tor Canterbusr. i

: AMUSEMENTS.

O,P 4E R A HO US E.Tuam street.- TO-NIGHT AND EVERY EVENING. 'DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY.; DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY.

Great Enthusiasm Displayed Last Night.Packed, Jammed, Crammed.

The Popular Verdict ofDAVY'S GIANT MARIONETTES.DAVY'S GIANT MARIONETTES.

And Hβ Nevor Touched Mβ.

■THE FINEST EXHIBITION YET SEEN

' - HSRE.f DIRECT FROM RICHARD'S TIVOLI

THEATRE.Tonight our Fourth Grand; CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.

Everything New, Bright and Sparkling.fFinrt Appearance of FEED. DAVY, Australia s

Representative.WE PLEASE OUR PATRONS.Our strict motto—Refinement.

POPULAR PRICES—Dress Circle; 2s,Stella Is, Pit 6d. Box Plan at Milner andThompson's.Business Manager/. ,;WILL JAMi^J^g

r~ Now in Our 2nd Year.TTCOWiBR'S BIJOU COIIPANi.i?. Oddfellows' Hall, Christchurch.

TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.Grand Change of Programme.

i Firs* Appearance- ofMic HORACE BENT,The Great Comedian.

Also, MR WILL WATKINS.The Australian ArLhur Roberts,_

In New Songe and FarceTH'E QUIET HOUSE.

Genuine Succeae of MR TED HERBERT,Mr Aubrey Douglass, The Mahers,. Miss MyraJames, Miss Katie Lynn.

Tuesday Night, First 'Appearance ofMR SID. LUELLA, the Iron. Jawed Man.MISS POLLY ROBINSON, Serio, and More

to follow.Let 'em ALL come.

4295 Stalls la, Other PartsJSd.WANTED.

WANTED, .Salesman lor Cfaristchurch andSuburbs. Apply by letter onry, H.

Quane and Co., Box_33^,_jCtriatchurch;L__4l24ANTED—WajteriTand"K.itohen JSands for

Encampment of C.V.C. and AshburtonMounted Rifles; also, Cooks, Waitresses andHousemaids lor now'hotel; and Barmen, Wait-ers and Waitresses desiring employment atraces during Carnival Week to apply to MrsBurke, Tattersall'a Hotel, between 2 and 5p.m. 4140FWANTED KNOWN—We ofier unusual op-

portunity to men who wish to dresswellat a. trifling cost.. Every garment fitted pro-perly without extra charge. You can't dobetter. Just opened, large selection of TweedSuits to measure, 55a. W- McClea and Co.,Cash Tailors.__WAFTED KNOWN—T. H. Papps, Grocer,

back in High street, next Bonning-toa's. ■-

WANTED, Buyers lor Bedding, Saitee,Carpets, Perambulators. S. Atkin-

gori, 117 Manchester street. :ANTED, You to use Berry's Celebrated i. Quinine and Iron Tonic. It euros Loss :of Appetite, Languor, Want of Energy, Anae-

mia, or Poorness of Blood, Strengthens theNervous System, etc. 2a a bottle. John Berry,Chemist, 146 Colombo street, Chriatcfanrch.TSTASTED—How is your Liver? If net•.»•.. giving you satisfaction try "Berry'sLiver' and ludney" Mixture, it will speedilyput you right, 2s Gd, by post 3a 3d. J. Berry,Chemist, 146 Colombo .street, Christchurch. • ■

ANTED—Eczema and all Irritating SkinDiseases," Pimples, etc., cured by tak-

ing"Berry's Sarsaparilla Compound," 3a,6d,and applying Berry's "Skin Ointment,", la &}.J. Berry, Chemist, 146 Colombo street, Christ-church': .. ■* ;WANTED Young Men just to see my smart

Shoes I bought at Maine Bros, for 5a 6d.TTtTAOTED KNOWN—T. H. Papps opaa-Y» ing in New. Pwmisea, next Banning-ton'g, High street*"tTSTANTED, the to insist ott having,VVj Flag Brand Tomato Sauce. All Gra-cefs. _J ,FLAG Brand Malt Vinegar is excellent for ■Salads and making Pickles. .___ tNEARLY 600!—Wβ have already received :tlhis season nearly 600 caaea aid packages •of beautiful Spring »»€ Summer Gooda from 'our London House (139-141 Wool Exchange,E.C.) These shipments comprise the newestthings in Dresses and Drees Fabrics, Mantles,Capes, Blouses, and Blouse Materials, PreachMillinery, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Corsets,and a thousand other line3. All prices. In-spection iavited. Strange and Company.

O-DAIfS Fashions can be seen at Bal-lantyne and Company's. The windows

usually contain them; but for variety thevarious departments must be visited. Thestock is there in quantity and quality. Noth-ing else is allowed at "BaHantyne'e." J. Bal-lajityne and Co., Cashel street, Cbristchorch.

LAG BRAND PJCKLES still on Top, andalways the reliable brand. All Grocers.

iS~Birious and Liver Pills—-L Keep in Health the Liver, Stomach,Heart and Kidneys, free the ukin of blotches,and purify the blood. Sold everywhere. Price,Iβ. W. P. Townend, 183 (Colombo street,

I Chriatchorch.cCLEA'S have got a grand lot of Checked

and Foulard Blouse Silks, worth 4s 9d,which they are selling at 2s lid. Also show-ing newest Spring Goods at special cashprices.

WIpTTOWNEND, 183 Colombo street, foi -• Cinnamon Cure for Consumption,Loasby'a Wahoo for Indigestion.

OUR NEW (just arrived fromLondon) is a specialist va cutting and de-

signing Ladies' Coats and Costumes. Fit,Cut, Style and Appearance all unexceptional.Orders are now being booked fot Spring andSummer Seaaone. Strange and Company.

4 WAHOO, 4 indigestion, 4 Benjamin Gum,4 Coughs, 4 Cinnamon Cure, go 2 Hall,

street.

FOR-Cycle"Repairs go to BeTl Bros., 170Lower High street, their work is un-

equalled and guaranteed. Good Second-handCycles on aale.THE Best Remedy for Biliousness, Torpid

Liver, Flatulence, Indigestion, etc. Bon-nington's Pills. Sold everywhere.TX)R Coughs and Colds take Evans's GreatJ- Remedy, Txissicura. Obtainable allchemists and grocers. 418CTEN THOUSAND LADIES!—There are

about 50,000 peopleresident in Christchurchand suburbs. Thie number probably includes10,000 ladies. We waiit evejry one of thoseIndies to come and*see our New Season'sGoods, for Spring and Summer wear. Theyare" exceptionally attractive. Only just un-packed. All prices. Strange and Company.

T'jTLOGWS, Caahe! street. Ladies canpurchase the Nugget Boot Polisher, samtas used in the Royal Household.npHE celebrated Nugget Boot Polisher canX bo obtained at K. Atkinson's, Manches-ter. street.

IHA.NGES come to all, some pleasant, some' otherwise. The change from an inferiorte» to Coolie or Palm Brands is one of thevery.

THE\~ARE~SHOWING- some beautifulthings in Ties at the Westt End of Lon-

don now. Artistic triumphs in fact. Hul-bert's "{opposite Strange's) stock the same clastof goods. No occasion to go to London tcsee the new ties. Hulbert has them aILL~BT Hβ talk" \n exqui-

site. They really arc. Try them.TJTTHATEVER Treasures or Gems may come» » . in later life to fill aLady's Jewel Caeketthe "costliest of them all is not prized, bo Ihighly as the Engagement Ring, however isimple it may be, and even the "Plain GoldBand", which follows cannot oust it fromtfee first place in her favour.

A Splendid Stock of ENGAGEMENTRINGS, containing Stonea of Purest Quality,Set in a Variety of Patterns, can be seen atBUTCHER'S!JEWELLER AJSD WATCHMAKER210 HIGH STREET. ' p

' '.*: ■ IFYOU WANT ";YOUR GASDEN

TO LOOK ELEGANT FOR THE JUBILEE.> NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY •

•A "HIGH-WHEELED" LAWN MOWER.

Awarded Special Mention at Agricultural

.■ " ShowFOR EASY RUNNING QUALITIES.

MOBBOW, BASSETT and CO., 'Cashel 1 street.

npHOJBAS MUKIDGE, D.D.S., HAS

RESUMED HJS DENTAL

' "'' PRtCTICB AT SIS BOOMS,II COLOMBO STREET.

JUNO TOBACCO.

JUNO TOBACCO. JUNO TOBACCO

A PIPE OF JUNO

Breaks the Monotony o! Work.Sweetens the Luxury of Rett.

JUNO TOBACCO,

Manufactured by

T. C. WILLIAMS CO.,

VIKGIXIA.

WANTED.

WANTED to Kent, by Married Couple (ncchildren), two or throe unfurnishedRooms; near College preferred. Reply, stat-ing locality and price, to "Student," "Press"Otticc\_ - 3708F

WANTED, everyone to use Ship JtJraadPickles, etc.WANTED, a trial for Ship Brand Manu-facturea, Ouce used," always me-ierred.WANTEDgreat display of Baskets at MoClea's.There are hundreds to choose from. Prices,Is up_to 3s (id.TKTANTED, a" Good Spring Medicine TαV V remove Skin Blemishes and improvethe Complexion. Bonnington'aPiila do thisWA-.-IED KNOWN-fTHnPapoa open*-. iag in Strange's New Buildings, Hiehstreet. . °WANTED—Sho"p~As3istant3 to Bee ou'iJUight Summer Black and Tail Boats14s Gd to 18s 6d. Jlaine Broa.•X«rANTED'KNOWN-ouro is aI» » : genuine Worcestershire. Sold at allGrocers. _______

~- ' *' .„"iJHTJiD KN^I?N-tt7/X7kTnEon"'o. Mao-". ~'_ creator street, for Wod<Jiag Fnrnrtttf*. '

WANTED, People ii got msum6d. H.Atkinaon, 117 Maufchegtcrjatreet.WANTED. .Buyers icr Accardeans 57. Atkinson's. 117 Mandhestcr etreet.WAITED, liuyers Cneaper. than ever. H. Atkinson's.WANTED, about JHTITIerW to help readTestimonials re "Tußß>.ur»." SoleManufacturer, S. J. Evans, 2s 6d. 4180W, should ccci our latest London style ia Cycle Suite,dark and light tweeds, well shrunk, to mea-sure,_sos. McClea and Co.

WAITED—Young Ladies to know that you, can't see my ugly feet, I wear MaineBros. Boots; price 14s 6d.WANTED, Cae« wjd Bow.£1. Atkinson's, 117 Manchesterstreet. •

KNOWN-T. H. Pappe, Grocer.i is again in High street, next Bon-niagton, a.T/fTANTED—Tailoresaes aad Dressmakers ta'"'i see our Ladies' Strap, Laco and But-ton Shoe_s,JβJsdjo_ 10a_6d._Maino_Bro3.WE have only a few Piaaios left'oTreduceaprices. Come early and aocuro bar-gains. JR. Francis, Tlie Musical Exchange,159 and 161 Manchester street. ChriatcftuTch.OuiOyisT?£Ay~oF"Wj?BjjSGr&SD~sUW-

MER GOODS (just unpacked) has aheadyattracted a large number of ladies to our ware-house. We should like every lady in Can-terbury to see these' Goods. Tempting inquality and in price. Strange and Company.

; ROBINSON, Cash Boot, Cashel street,• W., has Nugget Boot Poliabera ForSale.TWTEW SEASON'S GOODS—Hulhert and■*-i Co. (opposite Strange's) invite gentlemenwho may he passing to drop in and see theHow Season's unpprtationa. They includeVtho very latest" in such lines' as Huibert'shave long besn famous for—Hats, Ties, Shirts,Gloves, Hosiery, etc."IySTE have a number"of Organsi» ~ i (every instrument, guaranteed) on sale,either for cash" or easy time payments. R.Francis, 159 and 161 Slanchesier street, threedoors north of Ca3hgl__atreat, Christdrurch.RED, White and BiueTTs"Boxes of Note-

paper and Envelopes, to: bo ■ obtained

IT is a Wise Head that keeps a Still Tongue,but no matter how wise the head, aftor a

trial of the justly celebrated Joko Tea thetongue muat praise it. iTJIANOS—A few left. Genuine reductions-T from sto 10 srurneas each. Come earlyand take your pick, either for cash or easytime payment. K. Francis, The tjEuiucal Ex-change, li>9 and 161 Manchester street, 3 doorsnorth of CasheL street.

THE LATEST LONDON AND PARISIANFASHIONS in Millinery—Ha*s, Bonnets,

and Toques—now on view in our Millinery De-partment. Ladies are invited to call, when,passing, and inspect same. Strangcand Com-pany.fTiHEBE will be .an early Spring, as the manA said when he sat on the carpet tack.

Don't forget Aitken and Roberts for GardenTools. ,TO-DAY'S Fashions can be seen at Bal-

lantytie and Company's. The windowsusually contain them; but for variety thevarious departments must bo visited. Thestock is there in quantity and quality. Noth-ing else is allowed at '-Bsllantyae's." J. Bal-lantyne and Co., Cashel street,_Cbristcfiurch.Aiiii "Crown" Brand Tea is reduced 2d per

lb. Hubbard, Hall and Co."OONOTiTOTON PILLS' are recommended to-L' those requiring a good Liver Medicine.They cure Indigestion and Biliousneee;

■» goods aie all high-class. They stocknothing else. But their prices are not un-reasonable. The New Season's importationsare very choice. Hulbert and Co. (oppositeStrange's).

KHARKI Notepa-per and Envelopes, withfac-similo copy of Kipling's "Absent-

minded Beggar, la Box, at Rcdfein'3 Sta-tionery_JWarehouso,nnHE Nugget Boot Polisher, whion is now•*■ universally used, can be obtained fromC. D. Gough, Armagh atreet._ _TARIPP "Reduclionl-Aff "Crown" Brand

Tea is now reduced 2d per lb. Hubbard,Hall and Co.A REALLY GOOD HAT makes all the dif-

ference in a man's appearance. Hulberfsaro famous for Hats. Their London buyerskeep them constantly supplied with theNewest Shapes and Very Latest Styles asworn at Home.1A SK your Grocer for Creosote Cough Cure.

THE COMING- JUBILEE!—Our LondonHouse (139-141 Wool Exchange, E.G.) has

"sent us special consignments of loveiy Sprictfand Summer Goods in anticipation of thecoming Jubilee of Canterbury. These ship-ments include many striking Novelties. In-spection particularly invited. Strange andCompany.

suipfln7~l}.air jrveewrer' TβA Guaranteed to restore Grey Hair to itsnatural colour. It ie not a dye. It remove*scarf and dandruff, and prevents the hairfrom falling- out. Price 2s, by post 3s,Sd. W.P. Townend, 183 Colombo atreet, Christ-church./SoMETaND-SEE our Perambulatora atv> £3. 2a 6d- H. Atkinson, 117 ManchastraatreeLRANGIORA residents can secure Loasby'i

Wahoo, Cinnamon Cure, Benjamin Gum,Koolibab, from_J3lackiett Grocer.

at Bal-lantyne and Company's. The windows

usually contain them; but for variety thevarious departments must be visited. Thestock is there in quantity and quality. Noth-ing else ia allowed at "Ballantyue'a." J. Bal-lantyne ar.d Co., Cashei street, Christcburch.

V , the beat."—Tiger Teaa are the Best.(For continuation of Wanteds see Page 10).

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CORRESPONDENCE.THE BOOK OF DANIEL.

TO THK EDITO* OF THE PMSSSir,—In yonr Saturday'e paper there was

» letter from "John QaxomeU, B.A. (Load.),"in which yonr readets were presented witha view of the Boot of Daniel "from thestandpoint of critical scholarship.'' I re-spectfully ask the insertion, of this letterin defence of the Biblical position, unen-cumbered with any Anglo-Israel notions.

Your correspondent's statements that theBook is ''palpably an instance of pseudo-prophecy"—"Daniel is an imaginary char-acter'—"the, book was written ....at the time oHheMaccabeean resistance to.... Antiochus Epiphaoes," repre-sent the "critical" view; of the matter, asheld by Bevan, BWar, Curtis and others.The fixing the exact date at B-C. 164, asDr. Farrar also does,-is an instance ofcritical "cocksureness, which may deceivethose whe do.oofc .totow that oftentimes,-when "critical" evidence is specially weak,"critical" assertion is specially confident.It is so in this case. Your correspondentsuggests that Judas Maccabeaus was theauthor of "Daniel." Dr. Farrar thinks theauthor "may. very well have been OniasIV." The remarks of Dr. Cairns quotedby Kennedy on Daniel are appropriate here.'The dulness of criticism (of the Rational-istic School) is seen in the non-apprecia-tion of the grandeur of Daniel, whichevery fool of the Maccabeean age is sup-posed capable of haviag written."

The statement of your correspondent thatI"the author is completely at sea in hisBabylonian, Median, and Persian History"is absolutely untrue. On the contrary, thehistorical accuracy of the book is such thatit must have been written at the time, orfrom contemporaneous sources. All chargesof historical error against Daniel so faras we know the history have failed- Itwas ones said, e.g., that there was nosuch person as Belshazzar. No one saysthat now. Herodotus writing in, say, 450!B.C. did not know of Belshazzar, but thewriter of Daniel did. Then it was saidB. was not king of Babylon,. It is nowknown that he was for a time prince-regent, and therefore de facto king.

Thy critics say Belshazzar was not killedin the capture of Babylon, and Sayoe trans-lates part of a» inscription, describing thecapture of the city by Gobryas thus: "TheKing's wife died;" but Purches, Hommelland Schroder say it reads: "The king's sondied." This must have been Belshazzar.It ia still said "there was no Darius theMeda"; but he is identified by the beetauthorities with Gobryas. Critics say thatDaniel represents a Median Empire as com-ing between theEmpire of Babylon and thatfounded by Cyrus, but they "grossly mis-represent Daniel. Indeed, so far as thehistorical portions of the book are' concern-ed, the tables may now be turned upon the"critics," and ifc may be confidently assert-ed that the accurate knowledge displayedby the author of Daniel in regard to Baby-lonian history and customs wouldbe impos-sible to a writer in B.C. 164.

It ought to be mentioned here that thefact of a large number of various readingsin the text of Daniel shows the text to begreatly corrupted and occasions great diffi-culties in interpretation. Chapter xi., inparticular, is regarded by Dr. Thompsonas an interpolation into the original work.

Your correspondent maintains that theauthor of Daniel, in writing his book,would uot deceive, nor even intend to de-ceive, any contemporary of the real author.As a fact, if written in the Maccabeean age,it did deceive contemporaries. It was ac-cepted as actual history in that age. Thusthe writer of the Maccabees relates howMatthias the father of Judas encouragedhis sons to resistance by a reference toDaniel and the three Hebrews. If Danielbe a fiction, jfc certainly did deceive theauthor of Maccabees. He made a greatmistake in saying that. Matthias in B.C.167referred to "Daniel Ananias (Hananiah)Mishael and Azariah" as historical charac-ters, when they are onrjr imaginary charac-ters in a romance that was composed threeyears later.

Your correspondent furthersays, the Jews,at the formation of the canon, "did notplace this book amongst the works of thegenuine prophets. Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc.. . . but in the third Ha-grographa." This statement is without ashred of endurance. It contains a three-foldassumption. It assumes first that Danielwas written in B.C. 164—the very thing tobe proved. It assumes secondly, that thecanon was completed after B.C. 164, butthere is no good reason. to doubt thegeneral correctness of Jewish tradition thatthe canon was completed in B.C. 424 orthereabout*. It assumes, thirdly, thatDaniel was not originally placed amongstthe prophets. As a fact, it is in that posi-tion in the Alexandrian canon, and in thePeshito version, aoid in the list of sacredbooks given by Josephus (Thompson). Wedo not know what -place Daniel had in thecanon at first.

The attempt of the "critics" to explainthe four kingdoms of Daniel as the Baby-lonian, the imaginary Median, the Persiaa,and the Grecian, shows to what straits theyaTe driven, in their rejection of the pro-

phetic character of the book. There is no"imaginary Median".Empire in the Book ofDaniel. Bekhazzar's kingdom was dividedand given to the "Medes and Persians." Thelaws of Darius the Mede (Gobryas) werethe "laws of the M-edes and Persians."Daniel recognises, a& all historians do, theMedo-Persian Empire. Here, therefore, the"critical" case breaks down. If anyone willcompare the history of the Jews in the daysof the Maccabees, with the prophecies mchapters ii.. vii., viii., and ix. of Daniel, hewill see that the attempt to resolve theMesseanic prophecy of the book into theJewish rising under Maccabeaus fails hope-leaaly.

Even assuming that Daniel was written inB.C. 164, it would still contain genuine pro-phecy, as evenDr. Driver admits. It speaksof four world-powers, and of the setting up,during the time of the fourth, of a "king-dom" by the "God of Heaven." This is acomplete picture of the world's history sofur. There have been four—and only fourworld empires—the Babylonian (includingAssyrian), Persian, Grecian and Roman.Christianity arose in tne time of tne fourthempire. It is fulfilling prophecy, but itswork is not yet accomplished. "This sub-Ihne scheme of universal history, terminatesonly when the kingdoms of this world arebecome the kingdome of our God and of HisChrist." (Thompson.)

On account of space, Ihave to confine my-self to the points mentioned by your corres-pondent,. Your readers will find the casefully discussed, from the traditional stand-point, in the late books—Dr. Kennedy on"Daniel," Dr. Tbo&pson on "Daniel in Pul-pit Commentary," or Dr. Anderson on"Daniel in the Critics' Den." Yours, etc.,

T. E. THOMAS.Addington, Steptember 18th.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE PRESS.Sir,—"John Gammell, B.A. (London),"

in your issue of. Saturday, terms Angto-Is-i_e__m a "childish supe__t..ion." This be-ing so, it has, of course, been "hidden fromthe wise and prudent and revealed untobabes."

J.G.s treatment of Daniel reminds oneof a custom much in favour among ths Jewsin old times, when; if the wards of a pro-phet did not suit them, they put him todeath.

Seyeral more prophets have yet to bekilled before British Israelism L- put down.—Yours, etc.,

T.M.G.September _7fc_, 1900.

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS.* TO TKB __•__€__ Ol* TBS PB___.

Sir,—Will yon grant mc space to makeone or two suggestions with regard to thecoming Jabilee udebrations? First. I wouldI would suggest that tbe-portrait-of EdwardGibbon Walcefield (at present- in the Mu-seum) be carried in the procession (say infront of the pioneers), as being one of thefounders of the colony. Second, I suggestthat it-aftsrwaids be hung in -he IndustrialHall as being a more suitable plaoe for itthan the Museum.—Yours, etc.,

G.D. „September 20.h, ISOO.

PIG MARKET AT LEESTON.I _o the epjtob of thk tkess.

Sir,—I wouldliketodrawattention to the|unnecessary and.vexatiou*. delay that takes1place in opeaiine-the -pig market at the Lees-ton sal-yards. This delay is very preiudi-

[rf_i*_ to th* ___c ef -tof»jsg»v tQ.M__ Qot-dng

of the inconvenience caused m deliveringstock after the sale. At Friday's sale quitea wordy .warfare took place between far-mers, auctioneers amibacon pig buyers, andifc ie hoped jtrecurrence of this will be un-neoessary.—.Yours, etc.,. :■ . BRISTLES.

LABOUR DAY.?■ TO TBX KDITOB OF THE VXBM.

Sir,—The coaapladnt of your correspon-dent "Unionist" is sSlly and unreasoaabie.Tie City Councilors bare acted wisely andjnetly in rejecting tie motion to proclaima fc&lf-hoKday on Wednesday, instead ofThursday.

Docs "Unionist" seriously believe that thegreat army of "workers could not rest andenjoy themselves just as well on Thursdayas any other day? Does he. not think itbad poEcy and utter thoughtlessness, or, sayselfishness, on the part of the Trades andLabour Council, to insist on having Wed-nesday, when they know perfectly welltint Wedmesd&v is market day and not theusual tbaif-hoHday?

If fcfie Trades and (Labour Council hadadopted a eeoaible and less selfish policy.I feel sure the shopkßepers(

of Chxistohurchwould, as in the past, have cheerfully ac-ceded to theirrequest to close then, placesof business all day on Ttrar^tav.

Dunsdin and Wellington shopkeepers wUIclose on Wednesday simply because it istheir usual Jjaft-lwimSay. It suite them todo so.—Yours, etc.,

SHOPKEEPER.MIDLAND RAILWAY.

TO THE EDITOR OT THB FBKSS.Sir,—Your correspondent, "Cheap Coal,"

writing on the coal famine, says that wehave robbed the Midland.Railway Companyof their property. I don't think even ananonymous person ought to bs allowed tosay such a thing without contradiction. Itis thecolony which has been robbed of msnythousands of acres, the pick out of five mil-lion acres reserved from the people, for thecompany to select from. If the companyhad carried out its contract it would havereceived two and a half million acres as afree gift. I would like to ask, what is thereal present value of the railway made?Next, how much money the company has re-ceived for the land bonuses given to it?Then, how much the company nas cost us inlitigation? Then, supposing that the rail-way will ever be worth having {on, whichground only the contract was made), whatought the damages to be for utter failureto carry out half the contract in double thecontract time? I think the balance wouldbe owing to the colony. And I think if aman writes about the colony robbing thecompany he ought to sign his own name tohis letter.—Yours, etc.,

J. M. VERRALL. iHAGLEY PARK AND RIVER AVON.

TO THE EDITOB OF THB MUMS.Sir,—Grant mc space in your correspond-ence column to draw attention (1) to thesteady spread and growth o-f rushes in bothNorth and South Parks. This should notbe allowed by the trustees. (2) To the un-

doubted neglect of the river banks. Therepeating process of drawing the debris fromcleaning to the river banks, and there leav-ing it, is gradmJdy lessening the width oftlhe liver. Continue the process a few moreyears, and we shall Save a ditch only.Where is that fund for improving the riverAvon?—Yours, etc.,' NATURE.

VAGRANT GIRLS.TO THE EDITOR OF THE PEES3,

Sir,—Will you kindly allow mc to correctone mistake in your report upon my remarkswith regard to vagrant girls?

It is not the ag© of consent that I wdsforaised to twenty-one years, but the age ofprotection of young persons—a very dif-ferent matter.

The Age of Consent Act deals with thepunishment of the male sex. Ido not wantanyone punished; I want no facilities forblack-mailing, induced by legislature. Ideem sixteen years quite old enougih forthe Age of Consent Act. I merely wantgirls to be protected' by the State from lead-ing a life of vice and, vagrancy until tiheyreach years of legal responsibility. Sudh anAct would be in line -with the Marriage Act.A girl cannot legally marry. until sbe istwenty-one witJiout tine consent of herguardians. Why, t&ben, should she be per-mitted to take up a Mfc of public dishonourwhen she is still, in tihe eyes of t<he law, amere infant?—a child of sixteen f Think ofit you motlheirs of (laughters.—Yours, etc.,

C. W. CUNNINGTON.

THE PENNY POSTAGE.TO THE EBITOB OF THE PRESS.

Sir,—When first I saw in "The Press"MrWard's statement that Sir Edward Poyn-ter had been commissioned to prepare a de-sign for the new penny postage stamp, thesaid design to represent New Zealand con-ferring the benefit of the penny postage onthe world, I thought it must be merely aslip of the tongue. Since then, however,Mr Waxd has assured the House of Repre-sentatives, amid loud laughter, that theintention is perfectly true. lam gettingon in years, but cannotremember the timewhen there was no penny postage in GreatBritain, am at a loss to understand MrWard's contention. Perhaps some one ofyour readers can enlighten mc on the sub-ject.—Yours, etc.,

ENQUIRER,

SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL.TO THE EDITOR OF THE PBESS.

Sir,—I see in your issue of this morninga letter signed "Ratepayer." As he ap-pears to be specially informed on mattersmunicipal, will he kindly inform us whoare less fortunate, how it is that althoughthe valuation of the borough must havelargely increased during the last two yearsowing to the large number of new buildingsthat have been erected, that the rates had tobe increased this year by one-third over theprevious year's rate? I have asked severalcouncillors this question, but never got asatisfactory answer. Will our well-informed"Ratepayer" answer the question? Willhe also tell us whether the special rates,which the borough fortunately has nothing,to do with fixing, have been raised or re-

duced. I findby my rate notice that chari-table ai<s and hospital rates have been re-duced. No th&uks to the Council. Ithink the Mayor ia failing sadly in his dutywhen he knows the general dissatisfactionthere is existing in the borough, when bycalling a public meeting matters in connec-tion witii the borougt might be discussedand these questions satisfactorily an-swered- and thefeeling of discontent againstthepfesenfc«o«ncißo4rs-aUay«d. Thepeoplelike to be trusted, and unless this is donein the manner indicated the next electionwill be the same as the last—the old passedover for the new.—Yours, etc;,

RATEPAYER 2.LETTERS IN BRIEF.

"Whiff-of-the-Se&" suggests that the tram-way companies should run cars at noon dailyfrom NeW Brighton and Sumner, so thatthose from the city visiting these popularresorts by the 10.10&.ra. tram cars could re-turn to their homes in time for one o'clockdinner.

J. Field, writing on butchers' shopsand the desirability of keeping the meattherein cl«an and in good order, points outthat one local butcher has adopted a wirebarricade, which is veryeffectual. He com-mends the idea to th© trade.! "A Canterbury Pilgrim" tenders an ideafor the benefit of those having the chargeof the musical arrangements in connectionwith theJubilee celebrations. "Why not,"he asks, "perform the music specially writ-ten,to inaugurate the foundation of the Can-terbury setiiecaeiitT' He also mentions asanother: suitable composition the song of theCanterbury.Pilgrims,-which wa&sefc to music,and is obtainable.

"Charley's Aunt" expresses the opiniontiiat tie recent fine imposed on two offen-ders forbetting withboys willnot lia-ve mucheffect as a deterrent. H« also states thai"tote" shops exist throughout the city, andthat "tote" odds are wagered in conspicuousplaces. Ho is astonished that everyone butthe police should see and know of thesethings.

"Englishman" urges that anappeal shouldbe made to -wealthy Canterbury people nowresident in England to contribute to thecathedral completion fund.

J. L. Wilson, Christchurch, writes onthe subject of cottage homes, the burden ofhis story being the scarcity of houses herein proportion to people available to occupythem. From cases which have come underhis own notioe he is of opinion that in scoresof cases two or more families are living inthe one house, much toosmall for them, sim-ply because there axe not enough suitablehouses to be obtained. Txie erection of 500cottages ata cost of some £250 each would,inhis opinion,be a good investment, as theywould at once find tenants.

G. J. Hurst, of Waimate, forwards an-interesting letter which lie has received inresponse to one he wrote and pubh"sli€d in"The Press" on the subject of jibbinghorses.The writer in question holds the opinion thatin most cases it is the driver and not thehorse that is to blame. The first principlein handling horses is to inspire confidence,and the remedy far a jibbing horse is thesame.

A WRECK AT THE SOCIETYISLANDS.

TWO NATIVES DROWNED,(press association- tjsxegkam.)

AUCKLAND, -September 21.The Danish barqiia; N-ordby lias beenwrecked on a reef at Rauvtea, in th« SocietyIslands. The vessel was anchored insidethe reef on the 21st August an a gale. Theanchor failed to hold and the vessel driftedon the reef, and it was founS impossible toget her off. Assistance was received in tiheafternoon from the French warship Prolet,and tfoe vessel was hauled a few yards fromtihe reef, 'but the wind changed again, andshe drifted on the reef, stern first. A holewas knocked in the stern and she was bump-ing heavily. The cable was then loosed,allowing the vessel to go broadside on tibereef, she being-then so badly damaged thatit was impossible to continue the voyage.On the 24th the vessel was sold at anchorfor .402 francs, and her cargo -for 490 francs.N«tfc morning she sank head first in deepwater. Two' natives who were on boardgetting cargo out were drowned.

THE RICHMOND STABBINGCASE.ACCUSED COMMITTED K)R 'mUl'

Caleb James Lee, a slightly built, ffi;aiiaged man, waa charged yesterday\>jl"having, "on September 14th, at KichnsoiM?wounded one Daniel Buckefct, with iaWto do grievous bodily harmInspector Ellison conducted the case .fothe Crown, and Mr Oassidy appearedon fe,half of the acoused.Dr. Orchard deposed that early on tl>*of.Scptaaber 15thhe wasattend Mr Buckett, Hβ described ft.wound, and said that from present indirttions its effects would be trivial as fa£"the person injured was concerned.Daniel Buckett, the person injured, tribala bricklayer at Richmond, deposed that '•was going home at 11 p.m. on the.nUAt-Jthe 14th, in company with one Charie!&Ztin, when he saw accused standing at th»corner ofPerth and Victoria streets vrTmaking a noise at the time. Buckett w*?ing that Lee was drunk, took'Snby the ana. Buckett took Ls*home, and was just leaving, when Re!cused called him back. Witnessand as Jte was leaving a second time JZstruck by Lee in the chest. Ifc was a pretwhard blow, and spun him round Af«rrt,blow it seemed, according k> the wknWthai his rU>s were tangled among his \m 'WiiUe under cross-examination, witness Vaied having provoked Lee in any wav £quarrelled with him previously that eveoiiseor at any other time. • * &Charles Hucker Austin and John Chal'mers gave corroborativeevidenceConstable Flewellyn stated that- when i*went to arrest the accused he found hintdrunk, but on searching him £>und bo kniftSubsequently accused's daughter had £«£him the kwfe produced. 6This was the case for the prosecutionMr Caasidy contended that no evideaeshad been adduced to show that there hadbeen any stabbing, and he commented ~o&the absent* of Waters, who had seen &matter from the commencement.Henry Toomer, son of the licensee of ttßStar and GarterHotel, stated thart Buckettwhen he had a glass or two, was, as a nil?quarrelsome. On the night of the alliedstabbing, Buckett had been thea slight disturbance which took place in tiehotel.James Tree, a labourer, also gave evid-ence. .Beatrice Lee, daughter of the accusedsaid that on the night in question her fetherand Buckett canw and stood by the gateof her father's house. Afterwards a. lightliclad figure rushed across a vacant -rsecfcioiand across Perth street, and said, 'Til Mtyou in the eye and give you one that youwill remember." Witness then went. Mdoors, but coming out shortly afterwardssaw her fatbor and Buckett apparent**wrestling together, and she took herfather'sarm and took him inside. She did ao|hear anyone say anything about a knife orof anyone being stabbed. She had got !*»fathers knife from the mantelpiece, wherehe usually put it with his tobacco.Annie Lee, wife of accused, stated she haigone out when she heard the disturbancebut never heard the words, "He has stabbedmc." ■-:■■Caleb James Lee, the accused, deposedthat Buckett had been sparring with anold man named Ford' in the Star and 1GarterHotel, both having their coats off. Wit-ness had interfered, and told Bucket* thathe ought to be ashamed of himself fightingwith an old man. Buckett replied that hewould deal with witness later on. Oβ

his wayhome to Perth street, -witness Jieanisome men following him, one of whom wasBuckett. Witness sa-w Bucket* when afew paces from him make a rash iwhim,--and struck witness two or tiferee times.Witnesss had not hit "back at that period,nor when they were opposite the gate,©*witness's bouse. When Buckett c&bw Itpwitness was cutting tobacco with abut he had slipped opeTi, into his pocfectiWitness had, not lieaxd any men*k>fe d!"knife" or "stobbing,, on the accasioo

Mr Cassidy submitted that there v&» n<)case tosend to the jury, as the svideni&'wwcontradictory all through, . - -The Bench considered that ft was a, easefor the jury, as the man Lad beenstabbed. The nooased was tJierefore eony-mitted for trial at the next criminal sessionof the Supreme Cottrfc. Bail was allowed,accused in £100, and tsro sureties in £S5each.

THEFT OF A DAILYNEWSPAPER.

A PECULIAR DEFENCE,

A man named Smith, residing in the cityof Christchurch, subscribedto the "LyfcteUoaTimes" newspaper, and lias a copy pitdbsdover his fence every morning by a runnefiOn frequent.occasions laMiy this warningdailycould) notbe found; although therunnerassured Mr Smith that lie had.regularlysupplied copies. A complaint was made tothe police, and Sergeant Rodg&rs was de-puted to investigate into tho matter. EaHyin themorning the Sergeant saw therunnffl,throw the paper in. Some timehe saw John Farrell, a rival runner, com>9along and hook it out from underneath thegate. Farrell was yesterday charged■with stealing thepaper and entered an em-phatic plea of "Not gutfty." Farrell is*nold man with,bushy whiskers, very tallsativepvery soisy, and very dteaf, and the proceed*ings were delayed) for a few ntinuies at terequest wiiilehe removed/ woolleawads fscaahis ears.

Sergeant Rodgera shouted out Tais eri4»ence, and the accused* began his crosses-amination.

"Did you see Mie paper! ,r

"Yes.""It's a lie.""Order, order" (from a group of interested

police constables)."Silence in the Court,* (frosi'th* «a«gess

orderly).The accused 1abandoned/ ,Ms cro3s-exaKUis&*

-tion, and commenced Ins a<sdres3 to tlseJustices of the Peace. of *feejury—and judge. I newer tookit mttx m<tent to purlom the pißered paper, but tocaution the owner to put hijj paper in asafer place. Why sboold I "be blamed wiwhave been here since 1867 for* tkingIrsaMydid not do. I have notHflg more towould not do it for all the blooming lot."

Mr Paget, the night wafcetanaa, gatesomemore evidence aa to seeing the accoseekneel down and' draw the paper fromwle*,the gate. 'The accused seized the opportunity to de-liver another address to the "gentlemen .mthe jory—and the judge." "My intent waato take charge of the paper until LowboteH the man to be more careful. I &**?never been ch-arged with theft, nor y<* wn*,lying." ■ ' '-■

The "gentlemen of the mjndge" convicted the prisoner and majestic-ally discharged ihim.

A STRANGE SUICIDE.A man named CharlesEdward -Howard, <&

Selwyn street, Sydenham, aged fifty-sew*'who had been in the employ of Messrs Gi, l>-Beath and Co. for the past thirty yea") ,?a3

I found by his wife about 10.30 p.m. <H*Thursday hanging from a rafter in tfa» csrs-shed athis home. The unfortunate msobaabeen worrying for some time over his em-ployers' business, and his wi:;e had «&&keeping a closo watch on him. Dr.had prescribed forhim, and he seaned to Dβ

in fair spirits at 7.30 p.m., when he ssid bowould go for a, short walk. As he bad'lWjreturned at tlre> hour mentioned, hiswife SUM*son went to look forhim, and found ltim dfiSo-Hβ had been told by his employers to ta&e*fortnight's holiday", and his -wif* hadtJi€ slightest suspicion that he contempl«lt*psaicide. Deceased was cut downately. Docior Thomas was called in as«X»as possible, but he could only pronoiUKSlife to be extinct. Close by the feet of 4«*ceased was found asoap4»i-, whirfi had bee«carried from the well some yards away, w»deceased h«d eTidently kicked it awayaff*fputting the rojre roand n«ck. ; v.f-An inquest will bs held at the bouse &\ :12 o'clock to-day.

!THE PRESS, SATUBDAY ■■ SEPTEMBEB 22, - 1900.2•■ BUSINESS NOTICES,

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COACH TO CH3SVIOT.,A/ COACH wilt Sea between WA2PAJ■E* aniT CHEVIOT, tearing Waipi

EVERT TUESDAY, EHTESDAY, aBtfKJKD&X and returning from ChwriotMondays, Wednesday Mad Friday.Axoonxnotkition far TwveUizig Pub]

Good T*b!« and Bea± Baked* of Liquor «kept.B*d<ft« Howe* wad Traps Always on Hat Waipera Station at the sfaorteet notice.

A. FRANCIS,W*jf*M Hotel

HETHVBN AND A«HBURTON COACI'A COACH RUNS between METHVEN aJ\ ASRBURTO-N oq TUESDAYS aSATURDAYS. Leaves Mefcnwen 8 ajn., imen Aehburton 10.45 a-m. Loaves Aahburt4.0 p-m., arrives Me&rven G.45 p.m.

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LAKE COLERIDOE A2JD GLEJSTUNNIROYAL MAIJ, COACH.

(A' MAIL COACH leaves Gleitunnel for La-£\- Coleridge, via Wmdwniutle House a:Stiowden, every FRIDAY MORNING, on irival of Team from Ckristcbarch, xetaraiin time for Evening Train SATURDAY.

Special attention given to passengers aiparcels -forwarded for delivery by coach.

A. H. BORKITT,Proprietor.

CULVERDEN AND KAIKOURA.

THE only REGULAR COACHES carryiMails north of Wniaa, meeting tra

Mondaya—Coach leaves Waiau for Kaikonra, oa TUE

DAYS and SATOKDASIS, retaming froKaikoara MONDAYS azid THURSDAYConuGct with Blenheim CJoach leaving Xikoara Thursday.

FARES:CaJberden and Kafltoura—Single, 20a, Bturn 3Ss.

HAWKSWOOD.Waggonette leaves Wsiaa for Mendip HHIP&tnaasus, Hawkswood, and CUveriey eve

FRIDAY, rnturomg SATURDAY, in time ISooth train at Culwrden.

TeJognuns, Letters, and Parcels recerprompt despatch.

All Information to be obtained at TheCookind Sobs, Touriete' Agency.

W. R. CBEED, Proprietor,.WaiHL

:W. -P. WAB2TEK,TO4 Town Agaat.

HOT SPRINGS, HfrfOfKß PLAINS.DERKETTS ROYAL MAIL COACHE

LEAVECULVERDEN FOR HANMER PLAIKS.TUESDAYS, THUKSDAYS, md SATUR

DAYS,EETUHNINO

WEDI«£iJI)A.YS,FRU>AJfS, and MONDAY*Uottl September 30th, and Daily frwn

October Isb ttH April 30th.Tbxouefa Return Tickate are iseaed iCkristciixtrcb. Raibaay Station da.ijy. Ticket

tkvsilaUo for two calendar months fiotn <i**n*. First chocs SQe, Coocii and EaJiwiy.

TO ROTHJBBHAH, WAIMA&D KAIKOCUA.Coach leases Cdvordan tor Rotibecani aa

Weiau daily, rctaming from Waiac dail]Monday's Coadi to W«iau connect* witCoach for Kaikouna, JeaviDg etvyiuWediMsaday in returning TbaredeyBlenhoan Coach feewws Kaikoura.Hmrelsy.FARES:

CuJverieii k> KeAoor*—Single j2Si, Setttr

Colverden' to' Btoabeaw—Sißgie -£3, RetarCulverdea.to'.JßTennier 2*l*m»-&ingle:>7« 6c

Coiwsrdeii to Waim- Retnra*Be.I£&.WKS??TOOI>.

ParnaHsas, Hawtoeood, liy cms:Saturday, Boteruiug "J/booihv. u> t£&» IαSoutli train-4o Cak/ezdm.

Urgtsat teiegrame andHvcrefl. Paiari»a&temkd,,to.Doable amf Single WaegowtteSaddle Horace *n. Immotfiete lEre, Oederthrouglr postmor~xmsxmxeie*m»^9amj4itmlitmMiau

HB fy-iTouriet Ageirts, ■' C«e»dxa*-»*eii*», Cfariatriuictu .

MONET.

!H T HAVE VARIOUS SCTMS OF MONEYX TO LENDAT LOWEST BATES OP INTEREST.

Borrowers can arrange to pay off by in-> etalmonts or on short notice.t W. E. D. BISHOP,

Solicitor.«. Hereford sireet Ccambera. 3631~ 4?9A f\fiPi TO LEND, from £3 xtpwwds,dJJmi\Ji\J\J\J on any Chws oflatereet from 4J PER CENT.~ J. J. DOUGALL,** Solicitor, 187 Hereford etreet,•** And at LeestOQ.od — -00 TXTE ha.ye various SUMS of MONEY forie investment on good TOWN or COTJN-,}y TRY FREEHOLDS, at Lowest Ratea of In-xt- terest. Favourable terras for repayment.

JOHNSTON, MILLS and JOYCE,Solicitors, 213 Hereford street, Christenurch,6510 and at Rangiora and Lyitelt^n,

MOKBI.id LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO.'S OFFICES."3 173 Lu&fald etmt. Box 94, P.O.«- Tetephcne 624.)a npHE fcbove OOMPAFY have MONEY TOA LEND on th« following Securitiee in

nana el £30 and upwaeda:—Freehold Property, Leasehold Property, ,Shares of any deecriptkm, BilLs of Saleover Farm Stock, B3b» of Sale over Fnnri- jtore and Hooaenoid Property, or on Per-gonal Sacurfty.

-k W« Diaooant G«axdn« Trade Sills, at av«ry cheap rate; weekly or monthly pay-ment* e»n b« arraagod to any amount. Wβ

** Land Xosey on Severeionary latecewU v&der■a wills or will purchaee same. Having betaT* in business sine* a wifßrwnnt sroararitee% that onr bnsineas is carried on with the

utmost eecxecy. Compare our pxicee betoxeid obtainxoe money «VHnnMirtVICTORiIABSIS,

Maamgßi ot Dincters.Wa h*ve no Boasd, thtiufrpß yoer bwameee- is done Saect wOk ti»« KbcagT. . 430.

MONEY to Lend.—£3oo9 to Lend on First.„ and Second Mortgagee, and Bills of Sale,n and Li«ns over Crope; also variooa Soms of

Trust Moneys toLend on Freehold Securities,3- from 4J per ccat. David Bate*, Solicitor,in Cathedral square.]; 3K>KEY TO LHND.

g. T HAVE VARIOUS SUMS TO LEND AT■*• CURRENTRA3TES-OF INTEREST.

C. PALMRET,j Licensed Land Broker,>J Close to Armagh street Bridjt*.

'• MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELYAi»• ATLANTIC LOAtN AND DISCOUNT

OFFICE,100 CASHEL SKffiET.

MONEY TO LS»D, according to amoge-ment, FROM £5 and UPW&RCS, to

ANY PERSON, UPONiAKY SECUJBXSY.~ Money advanced on Life Policies *n<3Shares.

c Money advanced on unregistered Bill* ofb Sale.

Trade and-Other Bills Pnmtely Disoouaied.Ait Bosinese Striotiy Coodfieotod.Telephone 488, Postal Address Bos 15.

F. C. ItaPHAEL,Commiaaaon and Ffntmcial Agent

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MONEY TO LEND.• f\S FIRST 3*OSTGLAGES of FREEHOLD1 \J SECURITIES, from 4pa cant., aoaord-

ing to aecarity and amount. Also on ap-' proved Second Mortgagee., IZAKD AND LOtfGHNJtN, Solicitors,1 Henfatd street, ChzuiMraTofa,• Leeeton and-SonUiDridge.11;; i 0088 AND CO,» f AKAHOA LINE OP BOYAL MAIL-«■ COACHES.

r- Tie. Coaolt meets Train at Little Siver,?l£onday, Wednesday, arai Seturday.

Meeis Steamer at Pigeon Bay, Tuesday,Friday.

r ' CHSISTCHajaCH AGEJ?TS: Ookes'e," r-VKacoer'*, and City Hotels, Cook «jid Sana,

"iaad Pitemihir, Wallace and Co. LyttaitonAgazU: CapUzbury BsteL! BEILBY BARKER,k • Pioprieior,

•5609 DuvattchaUa's Bay^

' A--!a^«iKrjfiaee—"Black and White" Sun--i* ehiadae, Biack and Wliit* Scarvei, Blackarid Whi?» Kiiibcn*, Biuit, FmOmc Ktokkt*^

EDOHAT-ONAL.-' SINGINO AND PIANOFORTE.

MRS C. M. BEO_»__S, 2-5 dloac«ite- «trocW**, wiH RESUME LESSONS 01tHDSSDAY. aoth met.; also, Sight Readi.j

Cbm. ; ,Ay&&-SINGING. PIANO, HARMONY- 7B__Y

\fISS NORA GARDNER ha. R__M6VE_1-JL to her New House, 91 Armagh street, between ManotMiter and Madias atre-ts. Tenbegins FRIDAY, September 21_i. At Horn.■TbtnaAqr, 20th, till 3 p.m. ' 30g

PAINTING and DBAWING—Mi-s VL _Makeig (duly registered teacher and holde

of South Kenainßton and School of Art Cci-ificaies), holds Daily Classes st 3, Hobbs'Buildings, C_t__c_rs_ square; also, a Week]Sketching Class. 355

DRAWING AND PAINT__-G."jITISS JL FULLER, _M_der of School 0ATX Art and South Ker__ngton Gertifioateiwill Resume. Lesson's in Drawing, Paintin.ard ModeJfcag in Oay on W__D__ESDA.NEXT, ih« 9Bth September, at No. 25 Haasstreet, Linwood. .__£

F. BUNZ will receive PUPILS foiVIOLIN, PIANO, and ORCHESTRAL

INSTRUMENTS.Terms apply 174 Armagh atreet. 3a_*

HOTICE TO PUPILS AND OTHERS.

TLTIS3 ADA S. TAYLOR, having decided t<__FJL go to England (she -rill continue h_lesaons aa usual till C-ristmas), intends t<SELL PRIVATELY all her MUSIC «2a_sical, Orchestral, Ontario, Operatic, ViolinPart Songs, etc), 2 Pianafortes, 2 Engiia.C_ncer____B and Violin, Pictures, Rare OkCahinet, Carina, and Shawl, Books on AitDrawing Copies _nd Cast?, .etc., 2 LajFigures, all her Furniture. .

She will be at home Every Saturday fron:11 to 3.30, 236 Armagh street West. 427:

THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THEDISTRICT OP NORTH CANTERBURY.

THE Board invites applications, accom-panied, by testimonials, for the following

appointment to be sect in addressed to theSecretary of the Board, not later than 4p.m. on THURSDAY, the 27th current. Ap-plications received later than the advertisedtime cannot be considered: —The Peaks—Mistress (sole charge), present

salary _101.H. C. LANE,

Secretary.Chriflkhurch, 14th September, 1900. 3703THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THEDISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY.

MANUAL TRAINING CLASSES(WOODWORK).

TEACHERS desirous of-- sitting for theFIRST YEAR'S EXAMINATION in

WOODWORK in MAY, 1901, for which a pre-vious attendance at a course of 20 PracticalWoodworking Lessons is essential, are re-minded that the next term will commenceat the Normal School, on SATURDAY, the22nd September.

H. C. LANE,Secretary.

Christchurch, 14th September, 1900. 3702CHORTHAND and TECHNICAL SCHOOL,

Grain Agency Building, Triangle,CHRISTCHURCH, opposite D.I.C.

MR H. W. LOCKYER-DIGBY, F.N.P.S.(Honours), N.N.S.T., N.U.T., Double Pit-man Medallist, Holder of Record Speed Cer-tificates for 200 and 220 words per minute.

MISS E. E. DIGBY, Holder of Sir IsaacPitman and Son's certificate.Complete Course of Training in

SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, BOOK-KEEPING.

Commercial Arithmetic, Composition,Writing, and

PRACTICAL OFFICE TRAINING.DANCING, PHYSICAL DRILL, HYGIENIC

CALISTHENICS, FENCING.TMTISS MADELINE NUNNELEY intendslU.giving PRIVATE LESSONS and HOLD-ING CLASSES for Children and Adaltaduring the Ensuing Season, in Christchurch.

She will teach all the Most FashionableDances, including the VALSE SPADOISE.

SKIRT DANCING.A Special Class will be formed for Children

under 10.At Home, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings,

from 10 to 12 o'clock.247 ARMAGH STREET W.

Telephone 9.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE GRAMMARSCHOOL.

POUR SCHOLARSHIPS, conferring FREEEDUCATION at Christ's College for

TWO YEARS, will be OFFERED for COM-PETITION in the month of DECEHBERNBXT, open to Boys under thirteen years ofage on the first day of that month, or to Boysunder fourteen years of age who have attendedany country school for two years immediatelybefore the Ist December, 1900.

Subjects for Examinatioh (1), EnglishGrammar and Composition,\(2) Arithmetic, (3)English" History, (4) Geography.

These scholarships are open without re-striction as to Religious Denomination or pre-vious schools attended, and may be heldtogether with Board of Education Scholarships.

The Examination will begin on MONDAY,3rd DECEMBER, at 10.30 a.m., and will beheld in Christ's College Library.

Intending Candidates must forward Jo mc.on or before TUESDAY, 27th NOVEMBER,their names, ages and certificates of good char-acter from -the master of the last school at-tended.

The College will require proof of age in thecase of a successful candidate.

NOTE.—The definition of a Country Schooland of the attendance thereat, is that laiddown in the Regulations. for Scholarships ofthe Education Board of the District of NorthCanterbury.

W. G. BRITTAN,Bursar.

Christ's College,19th September, 1900. 42)3 j

UNIVERSITY OP NEW ZEALAND.

EXAMINATIONS will Commence onTUESDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1900,

for the following:—Matriculation, Junior Scholarships, Medi-cal Preliminary, Solicitors' GeneralKnowledge and. Barristers' GeneralKnowledge.

PLAOES OF EXAMINATION—Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, New Ply-

mouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North,Wellington, Nelson, Greymoath,Christchurch, Timaru, Oamaru, Dun-edin, Invercargill.

Candidates must send to the Registrarof the University, Wellington, signed withall their names in full, a list of the sub-jects in which they desire to be examined.Such notice must be sent on or beforeTUESDAY, 23rd October, accompanied by•the Examination Fee, or up to 30th OCTO-"EtJE-Bj with a. fine of Two Guineas extra tothe Fee.

Cheques must have -.change added, andPublic Account Receipts or Stamps will notbo accepted.

FEES:For Matriculation, Medical Pre-

limi_£_y, or General Know-ledge Examinations ... Two Guineas

For Junior Scholarship Exami-nation ... ... tt, One Guinea(In this case a second guinea is payable ifthe Candidate Matriculates).Forms of Application can be had from theRegistrar.Cand-datea must state distinctly for which

examination they propose to enter.Candidates for Junior Scholarships mustbe not less than 16, and sot more thus ISyears of age on. Ist December

Fifteen Junior Scholarships, each of th«!annual value of £30, and tenable for threeyears, are offered at this Examination. Therewill be an additional allowance of £20 madeto Scholars who require to live away fromhome to attend a University College.

J. W. JOYNT,Registrar.

Wellington, Bth September, 1900. 42M

HALLO! HALLO! WHAT'S THIS?

BELLCNCE BICYCLES built with genuineB.SA Parte, only £15 10*.Twelve Months' Guarantee.

COME AND SEE! COME AND SEE!

ALL Bicycles built by us are of thehighest gtade and beat finish, fitted with

Jin or lin Pitch Holler Chain, according tcthe purchaser's option, and enamelled in anycolour or lined.

WELKINS ana ODEBEtfG,98 Manchester street,

2191 Next to Burke'a HoteL

XXT, A N T B D -,TT, Beer Bottles, 1* do*Pints, 7dJBrao&es, 7dS*«oee, 7dPickles, Iβ 3dZinc, IDs cvtLead, 10a.

JNO..SHELL,COLOMBO STREET SOUTH,

CEBISTCSUBCH.

VITADATIO,THE GREAT HERBAL BLOOD

iRfIMEDY.I LADIES! STUDY THIS!A leal, true, genuine blood puz&er ond,

skin medicine. The best in the worldfor the complexion.Air S. A. PAIiMER.—Dear Sk-,—lt is

with great pleasure that I add any testi-monial to the many others you have re-ceived about your wonderful herbal rasnedy,Vitadatio. For nearly two years I havesuffered with an eruption oj the skin, andI have tried ail sorts of remedies wffchoatavail. After much persuasion, I resolvedto trya course ofVitadatio, and I am fttank-ful that I ever did so, for the result ihas beenbeyond my expectations. My friends can-not fail to notice that !has tasfcen place inmy skin. Hoping others may benefit bythis.—l remain, yours sincerely,

MAY SMITH.46 Finlay street, Albert Park.July 25bh, 1899.

The Price of the Medicine isRep. Quarts, 53 6d; Rep. Pints, 3s 6d;'Indian Oil of Cream, 2s 6d.

A&k your Grocer or Chemasfc for it.S. A. PALMER, Sole Distributor for Aus-

tralasia, India. CeyJon and Japan.Head Office for New Zealand, 39 Manners

street, Wellington.W. WEBBER, Launceston, Tasmania,

Sole Proprietor.Correspondence invited. Write for Testi-

monials.E. W. HALL, Christoburob Agent.

drown by Cutaa,*£** w throoell ** Briasb ***** Mesa*. F.2TZ2I? f^SJL-t*'Charterllollße Squire, London, E. C., a strand ofJQfrgbMghafc her own head mid measuringfi%-five inchesIn length,

k 'N. jj>- o* Which the annexed drawing is a pho>tegraphic fao-simile. She attributes herxnagnificantheadofhairtofreqoentaham-pooe with Cuticuba Soap, followed by%ktoresslngsof<3n3Min*Agentlyrabbedintothescalp. PrevioustotheuseofCim-CtmA,her hair wa» dry, thin, and lifeless,an^cazneoutinhandfulstoßuchanextenfcthat aho feared she woald lose noon it.

This is but one ol many remarkablecases of thepreservation and restorationthehair inseeminglyhopelesscases bywana Bna™pooa with Cdticxjra. Boat,followedby light dressings of CtmctrnA,

of emollient skin cores. Thistreatmentataacestops fallinghair,cleanthe-scalp of ernsts, scales, and dandraff;eoothes irritated, itchingsurfaces, stisra*jiljH[^Hn|* la estnc hair follicles,supplies the roots

and nourishment,and makes8 the hair grow cm a clean, eweet, whole-

' "~" ' some, healthyscalp,when all elee fails.t MtUAOTSS OF WOMEN use Ctmcrnu Soap exclusively for preserving,purifying,andbeautifying the-skin, forcleansing thescalpofcrusts, scales,and dan-draff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening,whitening,and soothingred,rough, andsore hands, and foxall thepurposes ofthe toilet,bath, and amsery.

Complete External and Internal Treatment for Biers Humour,Consisting of CtmciraA Soap, to cleanse the skin of cruete and scales aad aoften toothickened cuticle,Conceit*.Ointment, to instantlyallay itching,inflammation, and irrita-tion,and soothe and heal, and Ccticuka Eesolvest, to cool and cleanse tue blood. ASmOLE SET Jsoften sufficienttocure themosttorturing,disfiguring,andhumiliating skin,scalp,and bloodhumours, with lossof hair,whenall else fails. Sold throughouttheworld'Aast.Depot: R. Towns &. Co.,Sydney,N. S. W. So. African Depot: Lesson Ltd., CapeTown. «• All about the Skin, Scalp,and Hair," free. PoTTEB DBUQ axd Chem CospSotoFrope^CuncOßAßEJttDlESaSos»a.¥.S.A.

AJI lovers of flowers should get a suppl/of seeds from Nimmo and Blair, Du»ediß,whose reputation for quality is beyond ques-tion. Agents: Fletcher Bros., Highstreetphriatcbuicb.—(Advt.)

CHURCH OF ENGLANDTEMPERANCE COLUMN.

(To the Editor of the C.E.T.S Column.)Sir,—Canon TTleming "says:—"There is in

the human mind a wonderful capacity forlearning from books and newspapers. Tothose who desire tospread temperance prin-ciples, literature is the most silent, but oneof the most powerful means. The friendthat hides from us our faults is of less ser-vice to us than the enemy that upbraids uswith them.**—Yours, etc.,

A CHURCHMAN.THE CHURCH AND THE LIQUORTRAFFIC.

By Rev. George Gladstone.There is .still much to be done. The

Church is stfll to a large extent a patronand direct customer to the liquor traffic—giving ita sanction to thai traffic by itspurchase of alcoholic liquor for the Lord'sSupper. Thenmany Church people steadilyrefuse to abstain, either for their own sakeor for their f_l__w_* sake, or for any otherreason, and so continue to give their coun-tenance to the deadly drinking customs. Inspite of all the lig&t that shines we haveministers still extolling the excellency ofmoderation as against abstinence, and wel-coming to the fellowship of the Church thepriests of Bacchus. In these circumstancesdoes the Chui_h play its true part in thismost urgent of reforms? This is the condi-tion of matters, that there are literallythousands living a dreadfully selfish,wretched, and contracted life through drink,and that drink, the source of such infiniteshame and hurt, cannot be reprobated bythe Church because of her share in theevil. How can the Church destroy the de-structive liquor traffic while it allies itselfwith it?

How can the Church destroy the drunken-ness all deplorewhile so many of herminis-ters and members continue drinking? If ourpeople are to be saved from the drink curse,W far the worst of all the ills that afflictthem, then the Church must do yet noblerthings in the way of self-sacrifice and con-sistency of It will not suffice to ap-prove "of Parliament giving ,powers to thepeople to veto the liquor trafficker out ofany district if she shelter that trafficker solong as she can within her borders. Nor■will it do to demand the prohibition of theopium traffic in China whilstkeeping silenceabout the awful drink traffic at home. It issuch action as that, that leads intelligentand honest men in so many cases to countthe Church as worthless of respect, or asdestitute of thepower to do what is urgentlyneeding to be done. —Published by the GrandLodge of England, 1.0.G.T.

A WORD OF COUNSEL TO THE YOUNGPASTORS.

At the Bishop ofLondon's ordination thesermon was preached by the Rev. CanonFleming, 8.D., vicar of St. Michael's,Chester square. The discourse fully sus-tained the high reputation of the _ distin-guished pulpit orator, and the occasion wasrendered specially memorable by thepreacher's heart-stirring appeal to hisyounger bretliren to make temperance workan integral part of their Christian ministry.So fur as our limite2Texperience goes, themention of temperance in ordination sermonsis exceptional. Towards the close of hisdiscourse Canon Fleming said: —"Attendcarefully to the young. They will amplyrepay all your care. Our day schools, ourSunday schools, our Bands of Hops, He atthe very foundation of thepyramid. Striveto make all the inroads you can uponignorance, misery, drink, and vice. Thesalvation of souls is now the most solemnworkof your life. With all other Christianslive and work in peace and charity. Andnever slack the honest right hand this daylaid to the plough. Put your whole soulinto the work; do it with all your might."

Beer drinking is not conducive to clearthinking.

When Chitrcli members are wide awake,the devil naver thinks of going to sleep.

If you are wide awake during the day,you can afford to sleep well at night.

-—• %The Church of England Temperance So-

ciety requires (solid, self-sacrificing servicefrom all its members.

ROAD BOARDS.

COURTEXAY.This Board -met on Tuesday, 4th instJ

Tenders for workswere accepted as follows:—Messrs R. Locker at Is 3d, P. O'MalleyIs 2£d, J. Scanlan Is s£d and Is s£d, J.Burnett Is 2£d, J. Hart' Is' 6d, and E.Harris Is 2d per yard for metalling, and J.Dnly 4s per yard for stone-breaking. TheSelwyn County Council notified in replythat "they are willing to take proceedings totest 'their by-laws with respect to tractionengine traffic through the district, pro-vided the Board furnishes them with thenecessary evidence of breaches thereof, andconsent to bear the cost of such proceed-ings, a.t the same time calling the Board's at-tention to the fact of their beijig fully em-powered under the Public Works Act, 1894,to make their own by-laws with regard tothe traffic. The Commissioner of CrownLands wrote stating th.-it the application fora portion of R.S. 36830 Crown land fors'ravdi purposes if sanctioned by the LandBoard, will be recommended for the ap-proval of the Governnrent. The clerk wasdirected *o invite tenders for further works.

TEMPLETONThe monthly meeting of the Templeton

Road Board was. held on the 3rd inst. Theclerk was instructed to take action againstpersons riding or driving horses or-cattleon any footpath in the district, or allowingany ht>rses or cattle to wander on the publicroads. A. letter was read from the LincolnRoad Board suggesting that two or moreBoards should combine and purchase a stonecrusher similar to the one now bainjr usedby the Little River Read Board at Gebbie'sValtey, and Mr Dawson and the Surveyorwere appointed to go and see the stonecrushor working, and report to the nextmeeting.

LITTLE RIVERThis Board met on the 3rd inst. Messrs

Moloney and Newton wrote complaining ofobstructions on the road at Little River.It was resolved to reply that the Board havegiven no authority that such obstructionsbe erected on the toad. It was resolvedthat the metal to be "crushed at Gebbie'sValley be about 800 yards, also that stepsbe taken by the clerk to have 100 brokenat Kaituna Island and 200 yards for useon the main road,near Rabbit Island. TheBoard decided that a general rate be leviedfor the yeax ending 31st March. 1901,at therate r>f fth of a penny in the £ on all therateable yalue of the propertr in the RoadDistrict. A letter was received from theAccident Insurance Company relative tothe insurance of day labourers. It was re-solved that a policy be taken out for insur-ance of day labourers during working hours.ami tlint an account of the amount paidsuch labourers during the past yearbe sup-plied to the company.

WEST EYRETON".At the meeting of theWest Eyreton RoadBoard, on the 10th inst., it was decided

to ask the Water Supply Board to gradethe ford on the North Eyre road at ReserveNo 1294, the Tram road at Reserve No.927, and the School road between the NorthEyre and Tram roads; also to shingle thebottom of the ford on the. Eyre and.Gustroads at King's. The Board agreed topay one-third of the cost of shingling theroad to thePublic Cemetery.

TAI TAPU,The Tai Tapu Road Board met on the 7th

irj3t. The Chairman was asked to under-take the necessary collection in the districtfor the Jubilee memorial. The Commis-sioner of Taxes notified that the amountdue forsubsidy had been passed for payment(£SB 8s 6d). * As the Board d<* not quiteunderstand thebasis ofcalculating this sum,tie Clerk was instructed to ask for infor-mation. It was decided that the roadfrom Miller's corner to Kember's bridge beimproved as per the Clerk's rerSk. TheBowl resolved to take action"to preventstock wandering on the roads. [

WITH THE FOURTHCONTINGENT.

THE MARCH TO FORT.TULI.ORDERED BACK TO BT7LAWAYO.

(FBOX Otm STECIAI. WAS COttBESPOKDEK'fWITH THK itMTBTH COXTIXCENT.)

FORT TULI, July 20:Wβ arrived at Tuli early yesterday morr.-

ing after a fifteen days' inarch. Our "marcb-ing in" istate showed five officers, includingthe staff, 100 rank and file, and 137 horses,which included one we found wandering oethe veldt. .We expected to remain in Bula-wayo until those of our Contingent whowere left behind at different places joinedus, but at the last moment we were hurriedaway, since when we have heard compara-tively nothing of where they are.

Our horses are. steadily improving in oon-| dition, despite the fact that the only, feedI issued is mealies, there being no supply ofI oats here. A large transport 'with rationsand forage is, however, expected to arriveat any moment. The health of the men,too, ia better than it has been, since welanded in Africa, and at present there isnot a man in camp unfit for duty. Ourdetachment is the first of the BhodesianField Force to arrive in Tuli, the FirstBrigade (which consisted of Australians andCanadians) having been railed to Mafekingand placed under the command of Lieuten-ant-General Baden-PowelL The remainderof our Brigade is on the way down, but itwill be at least ten days beforethey allarrive.

Shortly after leaving Bulawayo we en-tered an extensive forest, from which Wβ

emerged only two days before our arrivalhere. The trees are not so tall as in NewZealand bush, and there is no undergrowth,but the country is, in general, very ruggedand broken. For the first half of ourjourney water was plentiful and good, butthe latter part was comparatively waterless.For a stretch of about sixtymiles there wereonly three small pools of stagnant water,which barely satisfied requirements. Onedistance of thirty-five miles was absolutelywaterless. Wβ covered this distance bymarching all night. This was no greathard-ship to the horses, but the oxen, drawingthe transport waggons, arrived at the endof the journey in a very exhausted) condi-tion, having been twenty-eight hours with-out water. They left before us so as toarrive the same time as ourselves, but weretwelve hours behind us on arriving incamp.

At a place called Manzi Nyama, aboutseventy miles from- Bulawayo on our lineof march, several gold mines are being pro-fitablyworked, the average yieldbeing about12dvrt. to the ton. Here again are numerousPhoenician workings. In company with amine manager, I visited some of these places,and saw a shaft which was 106ft deep withnumerous drives going out in different direc-tions. From various evidences, the goldwas extracted in the following manner: —A portion of the stone in a drive was laidbare, and a fire was lighted upon it. Whenit was sufficiently hot, cold water wasthrown upon it, wliich caused it to breakin pieces. These were then removed to thesurface, and pounded (as, in a battery) bystone hammers. The gold was then takenout by the usual process of washing. Oneof these hammers was shown mc by thegentleman referred to, who gave the aboveas the most probable way in which the goldwas extracted. Close by was the ruin of acircular temple or fort, with a wall 6ft thick,and veryregularly built of stone.. The placewas overgrown with tall trees—so much sothat it could not be noticed by a cUsualglance. I was fortunate enough to securea few snapshots of it, showing differentviews.

Several of the native drivers attached toour transport took fever on the way, andsome of our men were detailed to drive theoxen. Judging from the manner in whichthey smote the bullocks with the longwhips and their acquaintance with the usualphraseology employed in bullock driving,the occupation was- quit* congenial.

This is certainly-the country! foir game ofall kinds. We shot several partridge. andguinea fowls, which proved quite a treatafter the regulation bully beef. Big game,too, is very plentiful j indeed, it is said thereare more lions and antelope iftjhis districtthan in any other part of Africa. Therewere two lions on the-road in front of uathe day before we arrived, but they did notmolest us. We received strict injunctionsbefore leaving Bulawayo that on noaccountwhatever were we towander off theroad insearch of game. Within a fortnight before,no fewer than four men travelling, alone onthis road had disappeared, andi ityas gener-ally inferred that they had been carried offby lions. We took tne very necessary pre-cautions of lighting a ring of firee round ourcamp every night to scare away any wildanimals that would otherwise have visitedus.

The weather ismuch warmer down in thislow country than on the dry• plateau upcountry. To-day has been warmer thanany, day I ever felt in Otago, and this isthe winter season. I hope we are far awaywhen the rainy season begins, for Tuli(which literally translated' from Basuto lan-guage means hell) is said to be extremelyhot and unhealthy-in-the summer;

Major F. W. Francis, who is in commandof our Contingent, has been granted thelocnl rank of lieutenant-colonel subject tothe confirmation of the Field-Marshal, andLieutenant Tubman has been appointedacting-adjutant to the regiment.

Tuli consists of -a combined hotel andstore on one side of the Shashi River, and aBritish South African police camp on theother, which is made up of a telegraph of-fice, hospital, and about a dozen smallround mud huts, in which the garrison isquartered. At present the garrison consistsof thirty of Colonel Plumer's column, theB.S.A. police having been sent down to theTransvaal, on active service.

One of our men, -who travelling vrithour transport "waggons, went out shootingone morning, which was contrary to in-structions. Hewandered gomedistance intothe forest, and soon lost his way. When hedid not turn up at nightfall, a search partywas sent out, which failed to find ham. Atdaybreak next ntorning he arrived, havingstruck » police station twenty-five miksfrom where he left us. We had just madearrangements for a thorough search whenhe arrived looking very much worn out.

When the officers of our Contingent re-ceived their first pay from the Imperialauthorities in MarandeUas, they were sur-prised tofind that a tax amounting to about3 per cent, of the pay had been imposed.This was certainly unexpected, and is con-sidered as somewhat unjustifiable. I be-lieve that representations have been made tothe paymaster concerning its removal, butso far nothing has been dope

July 22.We received a telegram this morningfrom the headquarter staff office, Bulawayo,that vre are to return at once to that place.'This means treklring. 160 miles over theroadwe have just come, and -w'iß. take probablyfourteen days. We are most unfortunate,ami there is a very evident feeling of in-difference, not to say disgust, among themen as to what order comes next.'

A TIDAL WAVE.ITS PROBABLE EFFECT ON

CANTERBURY.'Ihe recent effect of the tidal wave

r.i Galvesioa draws attention pointedly to.he question of the situation in Canterbury'J subject to a like visitation. To beginvita, how high are we,above sea level?•lie following railway stations are under30ft:—Lyttelton 4ft, Kaiapoi 7ft, Timaro10ft, Washdyke lift, Normanby 19ft, Stud-holme Junction 32ft, Opawa Bft, Woolston4ft, Heathcote 30ft, Cfcristchurah 13ft,Addington 31ft, Riccarton 27ft, Chaney's16ft, Flaiton 12ft, Seftoia 21ft, Papanui43ft. From th«se points, taken as may boseen haphazard, persons may see thatmuch of the area of Canterbury is some-what under the height of the Galvestontidal wave

In 1868 when the cities of Arequipa,Iquique, Tacora and Clencha and othertowns in Peru and Ecuador were destroyedby earthquake and a wave of enormousheight entered the harbour of St. Thomas,and the return of that wave reached theshores of this colony, a "Press" extra,headed

SINGULAR PHENOMENON.—"Press"Office, 2.30 p.m., Saturday, August 15th,1868, stated—"Early that morning con-siderable consternation was caused inLyttelton by the strange appearanceof t£e harbour. The sea, whicheven at low tide was a goodmany feet in depth afe the Government

I jetty was observed by Mr Webb about 4a.m. to have all disappeared. Half anhoar after he heard a strange sound comingup the harbour, and then discovered theisound proceeded from a huge wave fullytwenty feet in height, coming up the har-bour, and it struck the vessels, knocking>them about violently- It broke clean overthe breakwater. The barque John K(noxwas left high and dry at the wharf by thesubsequent receding of the wave, and therevwere further waves during the day. Inthe Waimakariri river the wave, about sftin height, reached the traffic bridge, andthe tide kept inflowing and receding io astrange manner all day.

A fifty foot wave would sweep into Sum-mer, 2vew Brighton, the Heathcote, Wai-makariri, and Ashley rivere, as well as allJow parts of the coast i» ths south, buthow far it could carry its force inland isa question which it is impossible to judge.Extensive plantations, to accumulate andraise natural banks of sand would bestprevent such a catastrophe. It is possiblethat in a few years the experiment will befound to ajnswer of planting the pinusmuricata—a pine which 'resists the salinespray of the sea fairly well—in plantationsof sufficient width to resist the land breezesand to cause a natural accumulation ofsand from the seaward as will raise em-bankments which would check tidal orearthquake waves, and the limited inrushof water up the rivers would do perhapscomparatively lesa damage.

THE PILLAGE OF CARGO.THE ENGLISH SHIPPER'S STAND-

POINT.

The question of the pillage of cargoeswas the subject of a communication fromthe Canterbury Chamber of Commerce tothe Manchester Chamber of Commerce, andthe latter body permitted the ManchesterHome Trade Association to peruse the Can-terbury Chamber's letter. The presidentof the Association has sent a letter on thesubject to the Chamber, and the followingis a summary of it:—The Association being exporters to allparts of the world, aad especially toBritish colonies, 'have had many compfainteof pilferage brought under their noticewhich have caused much trouble and vexa-tion, and the results of their inquiries intothe matter have been ol a negative charac-ter. * Thougn consignees honestly believethe

_pillage has been perpetrated at Home,owing to not having detected any signsof the packages having been- tamperedwith, and having given a clean receipt,they are prone to place ths onus on thesupplier by suggesting, that the goods havenever been packed. With a patent nail-drawer cases can be opened and closed

again so cleverly as to defy the closestscrutiny, even of on expert, and it isnot necessary to cut the hoops which theAssociation suggest should be muchstronger. They nave known a case to beopened and filled up absolutely to the topwith certain refuse that could only bemade and accumulated on board a steamer;on arrival this case was duly signed for asbeing "in good condition" without a ves-tige of the original contents, valued atabout £60, being found. Again they haveknown of cases, on which the weight wasmarked, from which the contents were ex-tracted and the exact weight made up withdunnage, of a kind suspicious only of a rail-way yard, wharf or ship's hold. In otherinstances of pilfering the tins have actuallybeen, cut out of the cases.

To counteract these anaoying pillagestliQ Association lias tried all "kinds of de-vices, even to putting false tops, bottomsand sides inside the tins at enormous ex-pense to the; customer, who have thoughtit cheaper than to lose it in shorts. Bind-ing: with- extra hoops and sealing with leadhas also been adopted. As a rule casesso treated have not been tampered withbecause, if at anj stage of transhipmenten route the seal happened to be brokenit -would be noticed, and the case would notbe signed for as perfett and, of course, thelast carrier would be liable. This system,the Association thinks, is a sovereignremedy against theft if it were universallyadopted. They believe that concerted ac-tion and rigorous rules at ports of embar-kation and discharge would lead to greatersurveillance and consequently less purloin-ing, but that it would put an end to itthey despair.

stealing is carried on,whether at Home or abroad, it must, theyconsider, be by conspiracy and collusion:and .there are some of the unsuspectedofficials, they believe, who share in thebooty.; otherwise how would it be pos-sible for thieves to leave guarded railwaystations, dockyards, etc., with bulky par-cels which would be impossible to bide?Frank avowals have been made that caseshave been plundered at the port of dis-charge; but that pilfering Joes on atHome is undeniable, as is evidenced byraids that have sometimes been made insome of our ports, when wholesale quanti-ties of stolen goods have been found thatcould only have beea taken from shippingcases. Instances have also been knownwhere cases have been emptied in CustomsHouses and the goods have been put backinto a wrong package. In cases of thissort, the Association has been apprised bythe honesty of consignees; but supposethe opposite, what is the inference? Pos-eibly in some instances the goods never getinto their proper,places, and it is difficultto say what ultimately becomes of them.Some amount of pilfering takes place onthe English railways, bat the home tradeboxea are much more <handy, and whenopened less dangerous of detection thanexport cases.

LAND BOARD.The Board meton Thursday. Present-Messrs Weetmsm, Pringie, and Seaiey. Thefollowing applications for land weregranted:—G. Q. Brooks, 2 roods, Christ-church district; J. Forde, 45 acres 1 rood24 perches, Waitalri; J. Lorgelly, 87 acres2 roods 19 .perches, Rangafeata- W JThomas, r 2- Joods, -ChsastStrreh ;' H' k"Pegter, 22 roods, Christehurch.; J. Aitkea26 acres 1 rood 8 psrpaes, Opehi. A num-

ber of applications for transfers were grant-ed. The reports of £h* Crown loadsrangers were dealt with. It was resolvedto recommend thai, t3ie pastoral ran, Gk-n-Ivn Station, Lake Oheia, be re-offersd forlease by auctkn for a term of ten y«ai», atan upset rental of £120 per annum. It•was resolved to offer by (pu3>ldc tender afourteen years' lease of Fcrest Rererve No.3272, east of Gtentui Creek, at aa upsetrental of £10 per annum.

RAILWAY RETURNS.(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGKAM.)• WELLINGTON, September 20.

The following ia the statement of therailway rerenne and expenditure for thefour-weekly period ending August 28th,1900:—

Koain island.

SINGULAR CASE OF THEFT.(PRESS ASSOCIATION TILEGKAM.)

tyUNEDIN, September 20.A"rather unusual case came before the

Police Court to-day, when Hector Fisher,about 20 years, was charged with the theftof eight pairs of boots from tine premises ofSargood, Son and Ewen, where he wasemployed. Sir Hanlon, for the accused, inadmitting the offence and! applying to havethe lad admitted to probation, said it was acase in which the youth had been inveigledinto committing the offenoe by an olderman,named Horton. This man kept a small shop,outside of which' was a battery, evidently in-tended as a decoy, where, by putting a.penny in a slot, an electric shock was ob-tained. This ,gave Horton the opportunityof speaking to the young men, and once hegot. them into the shop he would ask ifthey would like to buy a rifle. The pricewas £2 10s, though the article was notworth more than 15s or 20s. The idea, ofhaving a rifle was tempting, but the boyhaving only'small wage could not pay. Tinboy would then be asked where he worke•■].In the present case he had replied tii .i i.-:worked, in Sargood's boot department. ..was told' that ifhe brought ina pair of bon: ?■once or twice under his coat, it would ht.all riglilt. The youth, was also induced totake a di«ssin.g case, which, by the way,had been' stolen, and was thus kept on astring. .The boy had 1fallen into the trap,and was thus lad astray. As the accusedhad given every possible assistance, and hadbeen of exemplary character before, he wasadmitted to probation on making good thevalue of the goods and paying the cost ofprosecution.

Edward Horton was afterwards chargedwith receiving twelve fountain pens, threesilver pencil cases, six pocketknives, a lady'sdressing bag, etc., and -eigfht pairs of boots,knowing the same toha.ye been stolen. Thecase was remanded till Tuesday.

THE BURNHAM CASE.ANOTHER REMAND.

A CONFLICT IN COURT.At the Police Court y-sterday, befor*

'Messrs T. Yock and R. H. Wood, HenryCunningham was again brought up on th»charge of _-__fi_ig, on August 30th, stabbedone T. Archey.

Mr _t_i_g_r a/prpeored on "behalf of theCrown. [Mr T. I. Joynt saidi that he hadbeen -msfo-ueted by the Ediscstion Dapart-ment to appear on' behalf of _h_mi__gi_am.Mr Donnelly said that he had been retainedby the aec-ised himse-f some-time ago, andthat Mr Joynt had no right whatever tointerfere in the case. Mr Joynt maintain-ed, on the .contrary, .bat Mr DtameUy hadrio night whatever in .hie Court, and a fivdyskirmisth then took plaice -between the twalegal gentlemen as to tßeir respective posi-tions. At times Mir Joynt waived hisauthority to cuppear _. front of the Reachand under- the mose of his learned friend,and, although Mi* Joynt inighsfc have mad©some impression upon the J. sP.a_x.v_, hefailed fa shift one jot.his sturdy antagonis.below.

Ala,Stringer, topour oal upon the troubledwaters, assuired the Beach that the ques*tion was a very interesting one, but it hadno real bearing on the case. He had s^g-,gested the* the two legal gentlemen to-gether should conduct the defence. Thelegal gentlemen, however, dad) not see theforce of this, and continued to,' aigutfvaliantly. ■ _'. ;Taking advantage of a temporary lull,Mi, Stringer said) that Mr Arctbey was stilltoo unwel to appear, and it wouldbe neces-sary to apply for a further demand. AβMr Donrwdiy had asked 'for medical evi-dence as to Mr Ardiey's condition, shewould call Dr. Symes.

Dr. Symes, when called, stated <Btat MrArchey was still too ill to attend. Therewas an open woundlon tbe-base of tlhe neckat the.top of tbe breast, which was stilldischarging. A number of nerves had beensevered. In consequence of the irritationof fcbs wound, Mr Archey was getting verylittle sleep, and his nervous system was inv very debilitated) condition. He was atj.'Vvßent totally unable to appaar in Court.

Mr Joynt—"Can you form any idea "Mr Donnelly (excitedly and lrarri«fly)—

"1 object to Mx Joynt putting any qtrestionsto the witnesses, seeing that he is unretain-;(l by the prisoner."

Tliis second instalment of the dispute wasnipped in the bud! by the J.'&P, grantingthe remand for a week.

GERALDINE COUNTY COUNCIL

The Geraldine County Council met onThursday.

Mr R. Thew reported on the work doneat the head race of the Orari-Rangitotawater-race district that the contractors baddone theworkverysatisfactorily, but itwould:he necessary to clay the bottom of the race.The Water-race Committee ■endorsed thisreport, stating that they had no more money ■to spend on the work at present.

Mr W. Hewson complained that the em-bankment in the Orari river near his placewas dangerous, as the water was cominground the end and eating awayMs property.This matter was referred to the- engineer.

It was resolved to give the lessor of theCouncil's offices six months notice of theCouncil's desire to obtain a, renewal of thelease for a. period of four years. A quantityof routine business was transacted.

THE PBESS, SATURDAY, SEMBMBE& 22, 1900. 3

Sections.Milesopenfor

traffic.oetpts.

Expen-diture.

IPer Centof

Revenue.

KawakaWa_

Whanptfei ..Kaifau ..Auckland ..IWeU'gfn-Nftpier-!

New Plymouth!Total ..I

82117'327

451824

I£1431,023

43012,174

I£175712

113.0258.2565.3376.34

■ asa8.9C6

27,838 21,463 79.31824 41,6091 31,5461 75.51.rIlIBDUE IBLJ&B.

HuruTrai-Blufi..WestiaadWestport ,.KelsonPicton , ..

118610131I'A l21

£61,2755,4044,567. 679

75172,677

44,7483;0752,3161,912

730

61.4750.4252.31

139.96107.15

Total 1372 51,8841 61.73Innd total 2196 114,287| 83,431] 67.50

Shillings and pence omitted. •

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PABT BESDLT OFHTJBBAiiO, HALL AND CO.'S

jIFTBENTH CROWN BRAND Tti\ COMPETITION,

31,772 COUPONS—3B6 PRIZES.

I ALL CROWN BRAND TEAI NOW REDUCED £D PER LB/

AJJD M-:. .1Vi-REDFP.EE AT ANY RAILWAY STATION FOR PARCELS OFOL3 AM> UPWARD. PRICES FROM la Hd 10 2s 60 PER LB.

j-OR LIST OF ALL COUPONS OVER No. 69 SEE YESTERDAY'S "PBESS."-. , , Coupon*. Prizs.jfj. A. Fltttman, Lincoln Toad e9 Flower-pot BowlJliijt M. Ward, 24 Aberdeen street, Chch. . 69 Flower-pot Bowi}|r* Oisen, 29 Lytion street, Sydenham . 69 Flower-pot Bowlj£rt GraiuHier, 50 Harper street, Sydenham C 8 Flower-pot BowlMta C. Stephens, Walpolo atreet, Sydenham . 67 Flower-pot BowlJJru W. Dunstan, The Pines, Chertsey . 66 Flower-pot Bowljjfj F. Chinnt'ry, 2a George street, Chch. , 65 Flower-pot BowlMia Hh::ju!:<, no address given ... 65 Flower-pot BowlMrs J. b. Wilson, Alne road, Avonside . 65 Flower-pot BowlJtr» WhHtington, Cambridgo street, Linwood C 5 Flower-pot Bowl-gxs W. Mullanry, Southampton at., Sydenham 64 Flower-pot BowlJrfiss W. Colling, Templeton .... 64 Flower-pot BowiJits K. MeCratli, Exoler street, Lytteltoa • 64 Flower-pot BowlHit Aucul, I'lama, West Oxford ... 64 Flower-pot BowljfaW. J. Wills, Scott .Htrcet, Sydenham . C 2 Flower-pot Bowlsfjr» J. Had Icy, Stannioro road, Richmond , 62 Flower-pot BowljJrs MciJougall, '1 William street, Chcb. . 62 Flower-pot Bowl%r» tioyci», 112 Peterborough street, Chch. . 61 Flower-pot BowlMta A. Poor*.', London street, Richmond . 61 Flower-pot BowlTin i3o"it, Pap?nui 61 Flower-pot BowlMrs M. C. \V«>.irne, Canterbury at., Lytt«lton 61 Flower-pot Bowl]fiu Sreli, St. Asaph street, Linwood . « CI Flower-pot BowlHim G. Good, Whitccliffs .... 61 Flower-pot Bowl3to Bowden, Hawkhurst road, Lyttelton . 60 Fiowcr-pot BowlHμ McKae, King strout, Kangiora . « 60 Flower-pot BowlMr* A- Cockle, 28 Brougham at., Sydenham . 60 Flower-pot Bowl)i\M V. ToT'L.ad, Linco'.n rood, AdUington . 60 Flower-pot HowlMf* Jeue Drabble, North road, Kaiapoi . CO Flower-pot BowiUn A. Lancaster, Durham etreet, Sydenham 60 Flower-pot Bowiill? itcKeown, Madras atruet, Sydenham . 60 Flower-pot Boy;iJfistS L. Pawaey, Gust ..... 60 Flower-pot iio-nMr* Yfttr, Orfeiipark « , CO Flower-pot «ov.-;Mr* Sb-ort, Oimlow. street, St. Albane , , GO Flower-pot Bow;JJr* Binudou, .Fendalton .... 60 Flower-pot Bowl■ Miwt Bai .veil, South Lobu.m . ■ . . 60 Flower-pot BowlSire Warden, iMi'i South belt, Aldington. , 63 Kuby Sugiir, Cream and ButterJ£r« Adorns, Linhurat road, Lyttolton . 59 Kuby Sugar, Cream and ButterMt* T. W. Lee, 17!) Wilsou'e road, Chch. . 58 Kuby Sugar, Cream and ButterMiss ft- McOoverin, Darfield .... 58 Kaby Sugar, Cream and ButterMr* Pafliel, Purk street, Roimata, Wooleton . 58 Ruby Cream and ButterMr* O- O'Halioraii, Ticehurst road, Lyttelton 58 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMts Qtiinn, 105 Tuam street, Chrietchurch . 57 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMre J. Vivian, 9 Livingstone street, Linwood 67 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterJfra Hope, Lower Riccarton .... 66 Huby Sugar, Cream and ButterUtt C. Large, Victoria street, Richmond . 50 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMre J. O'Brien, Templeton .... 6G Ruby Sngar, Cream and ButterMr* F.. Gcagley, Dublin street, Lyttelton . 56 Ruby Sugstr, Cream and ButterMr» Power, High etreet, Itaneiora . , 54 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMr» A. W. Everett, jur.r., Whitecliffe . . 54 Ruhy Sugar, Cream and Butterilra A. E. I)»vi3, Halkett .... 64 Ruby Sugar, Cream and Butterlira H, M. Fisher, Winchester Bt., Lyttelton 54 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMrs Gortofc, 27 Lytton street, Sydenham . 64 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMx» B/uce, Jackaon's road, Lyttelton . • 53 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMm Hooper, 44 Lower High street, Chch. « 63 Ruby Sugar, Cream arrtT ButterElsie OoatM, 17 St. Asaph street, Chch. , 53 Ruby Sugar, Cream and ButterMie W. E. Edwarde, Burnbam . . « 53 Ruby Sngai, Cream and ButterAlw c it. Wood, Stevens irtreet, Sydenham . 52 Set Fancy JoigaMiesL. O'Rorke, Broadfielda . ... * 52 Set Fancy JugaMiss 0. Smith, Lyttelton .... 62 Set Fancy JagsMm* N. Mlicholl, 7 Burn street, Sydenham . ' 52 Set Fancy Juga•Mr* Brooker, 41 Horatio street . . . 52 Set Fancy Jugs;S»r3 Klwood, 3 Dean etreet, St. Albans . . 51 Set Fancy JugeMr* J. Oliver, High street, St. Albans . . 51 Set Fancy JugsJlr» W. 11. Jackson, 29 Scott st, Sydenham . 61 Set Fancy Jugs"±Tr« "Watson, Burke etreet, Addington . . 61 Set Fancy Juge

' Hits E. M. Stringer, 22 Armagh st., Linwood 60 Fancy Teapot, Pnrse, or otheruseful article to be selected

Mrs H. Cockls, 34 Brougham at., Sydenham . 50 do. do.J. Herbert. 2'i Frederick atreet, Christohurch 60 do. do.Hrs Knight, 61 Madras street, Christchurch . 50 do. do.Mies LuJu Peters, 27'CaeheI street, Chch. . 60 do. do.Hi«s M. Wright, l>avfenpori lane, St. Albatie. 60 do. do.Un Hamuclson, 15 Kingeiey etreet, Sydenham 50 do. do.JirsE. Chamberlain, Tliontdon st., St. Albane 49 do. do.

>Jf»s Kuigstad, im Ilazddean road . , 49 do. do.j Mies iirv, nciur Clydo road, Riccarton . , 43 do. do.

Mr J. K-u>-g, Madras street, Sydenham . . 43 do. do.Miss K. Appleyard, London street, Richmond 48 do. do.! Ui»& Berry, 22 Selwyn street, Christchurch . 47 " do. do.'Mian Nellie Brady, Hornby . . . , 47 do. do. ,Mrs Quinn, Aldwin's road . . . r 47 do. do.'Mm Christinas, Burke street . . . 1 47 'do. do. "'"Mm Heuty, Sirickiavd street, SyJenham, « - do> - do. . -,- i«n» Wetten, Watlock street, Woolston a 47 do. • do.M« Blare, Ricearton , . . , , 4G do. do.Mm Newton, Bolleston . , , t , 45 do. do.Mrs Blacfcettj Loburn . . . n « 44 do. do.l&n NorK&te, Lyttelton ..... 44 do. do.MtM J. Calderwood, Bright'u road, Addinjton 44 do. do.Mrs T. Terry, Cottorill atreet, Addington . 42 do. do.Mis H. Hurt, Stanmoro road, Kichxuond . 42 do. do.Mrs A. Montgomery, Anaat . , 42 do. do. •"Mrs H. Hicke, Nursery road, Linwood . • 41 do. do.Mti F. G. Coombs, 37 Scott street, Sydenham 41 do. do.MiiM Myerhofl, Lincoln ..... 41 do. do.Mute li. Itarge, 12£ Armagh street, Linwood . 41 do. do.Alias A. Coe&grove, 131 Harper et., Sydenham 41 do. do.Mrs Hoakett, St. Mcurlia'a, Upawa, ... 41 do. do.Mi*s J. Kouse, Bromley . . , . , 41 do. do.Mr* M- Cook, Brougham street, Sydenham . 41 do. do.Mie Doxon, Dnvauchelle'e Bay .... 40 r do. ~ do.Mu> A, I'ethig, ... * 40 do. v do.Mies D. M. Ouiin, 5 Hereford etreet . • 40 do. do.Mrs Medley, 13 St. Asaph street, Chch. . 40 do. , do.Mrs J. Townsend, 18 Queen street, Sydenham S9 do. do.Mm B. Staunton, Colombo street., Chch. . • 38 do. do.•Mrs Steeso, Manning Place, Woolston . .38 do. do.Mis» C'larkaon, Linwood 38 ao. do.lin F, ilaindomUd, Hill's road, Marshlands . 37 do. • do.Miss Jackxuiut, 30 Aleiroso street, Chch. . 37 do. do.Mre Prank Elliott, hn Bon's Bay « 37 do. do.Mr* J. iiowden,-13 Grafton street, Liuwood • 36 do. do.-»Mti Vtr. (}. Ya/ea, Regent atreet, Woolston « SG do. do.Mta A. Urown, Oeorg« street, Richmond . 36 do. do.Jtfra H. Waldron, Haycletox's road, Shirley , 36 do. do.Mr* lUirgcsa, Dartidd ....".« S6 do. do.Sir* «T, Mftgon, Tai Tapu ...» 36 do. do.'tit* ,1, I'etcairn, 129 Durham street North « 35 do. do.Mra Fors-fth, 25 Stirling street. Sydenham , 3S do. do.lira iloaiy, Jl Andrew street, Sydenham . So do. do.Mr* I). Williamstm, 238 Oxford terrace . . 34 do. do.Mm F. Adams, Edmonda street, Ashbourne . 34 do. do. ,Mk"t Sherwood, Devon street, Sydenham . ?A do. do.ijts 11. Wiilis, CuJvmlcu ..... St do. do.MrifDougherty, Helswell • Si do. do.

ir; Mrs Ancell, Wilmer street ...» 53 do. doMis T. O. Davnson, Hornby .... S3 do. do.1 Mr» H»y, 10 Bla«kheath Place, Durham etreet S2 do. do.I Mies Wileon, "VVeedons 32 do. do.I Mtt Eastwood, 80 Peterborough street, Chch. 82 do. do.; Mrs W. ,T. Lowis, Takaka, Nelson ... 32 do. do.Miss Woods, 58 Chester street, Christchurch . 31 do. do.Mt» MoHiaon, Crescent road, St. Albans . 31 do. do.lf»G. Voyle, 26 Faradßy atreet, Sydenham . 31 do. do.Mie» W. Perla*m, 8 Aberdeen atreet . . 31- do. do.Mrs 'WilUamaon, Dieroeli street . t SO do. do.. Mrs J. Brown, Hill's road. Marshlands « 30 do. do.Mm E. Voice, Templ«ton « SO do. do.»is* Neil, Islington ...... 30 do. do.' Jfae H. Daily, Victoria street, Richmond . 30 do. do.', Mxi A. Chapman, 57 Montreal street, Chch. . 30 do. do.lht W. F. Saiinders, 4 Inglia etreet. Linwood 29 do. do.i Mrs P».rdoe, 276 South belt . . . r 29 do. do.Mwter F. Lurco, Brenchley road, Lyttelton • 29 do. do, . MiM T. Murray, Oxford atreet, Lyttelton. . 28 do. do.•Kirs Ttimbcr. HarpeT street .... 28 do. . do.Mrs J. S. Muiscbamp, George st., Richmond . 27 do. 60.Sirs A. James, 112 South belt .... 27 do. do.Mi*» D. Turkington, Barbadoea st., Sydenham 27 do. do.Mm O. Wood, Bnrwood 27 do. do.Mrs Ooodson, Donegal street, Belfast . 1 25 do. do.His Toms, 67 Ollivicr'e road , , 25 do. do.Jim 8. J. Shirley . ... 25 do. do.*C» J. Carr, Ashley Bank .... 25 «tO. do.«» Bwnes, 133 Harper etreet, Sydenham « 24 do. do.Km 0. Gray, Exeter street, Lyttoltjon . . 24 do. do.Mre L. A. Papperill, DarfieJd .... 23 do. do.' *i»« Hutchineon, 45 Madras street, Sydenham 23 do. do.Kr» J. B. Maddiaon, Southbrook ... 23 do. do.«r» Bbder, Oxford street, Lyttelton . . 23 do. do.,' 34i»u Scllura, 14 Salisbury street, Chch. . 22 do. do.M»» M. Knight, Colombo street, Sydenham . 22 do. do.Uμ A. Btue, Stafford street, Christchurch . 02 do. do. 1Ulju A. Hutchinson, 45 Madras et., Sydenham 22 do. do. i• «it» C»tt4y, Spreytlon, ..... 22 do. do.*i»» "Woo'ilej, Cranmer square . ... 2!4 do. do.«rs Captain Giles, Lincoln road, Spreydoa. 21 do. do.Mii*K. Juinet. Colombo etreet North . 20 do. do. jMfa L* Qfts, Riocarton .... 20 do. do.«« 0. Al»*p, Templelon .... 20 do. do.

-K. Jenksnsou, Doyleston » • 20 do. do.«>»» Winnie Clarke, "Wincheombe street . 20 do. do.Viae V,. NdW», 36 Lichfield street, Chch. . 20 do. do.Mjse Mamie lewis, London street, Richmond 20 do. do. 1*ra J. Vfegaa;Lyttelton ..... 20 do. do.Hit Ajkinson. North road, St. Albans . . 20 do. do.Miw A. MeGillbn, 214 St. Asaph etreet, Chch. 20 do. do. ;Hit Whelan. Broadfields .... 20 do. do. j*«T. Bigers, »8 Byron etreet, Sydenham . • 20 do. do. |■ «r» N. Pescoo, Cyttelton 30 do. ao. ;«r» Commons, 1)7 Barbudoe* at., Sydenham • 20 do. ao. j

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Christchurch, September 17fch, 1900.

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MINING NEWS.

The report of the directors of the ClydeDredging Company, to be presented at theannual meeting on Monday, states that duringthe past year the dividends declared amountedto 7s 6d per share, making a total of £2 18sreturned to the shareholders in four years.The averageweekly expenditureof thecompanyhas been £70 8s 6d, which is a considerableadvance on previous years, but was due tothe much higher oharees ruling for foundrywork, and in addition .. the company■haa had several stoppages for over-haul, with heavy expenditure in pro-viding new main and elevator buck-ets. The balanoe sheet shows the followingitems:—Wages and salaries, £1248; mainten-ance, repairs and working expenses, £1511;coal account, £578; dividends paid, £1500; bal-ance, £620. The gold won during the yearrepresented in value £4913.

The annual meeting of the Orwell CreekGold Dredging Company was held atDunedin on the 19th inst., Mr Hugh Adam(in the absence of Mr A. H. Bridget) occupy-ing the chair. The directors' report statedthey could confidently advise that the dredgeshould start about the end of January, 1901.On the advice of the. Company's engineer,Erickson and party's tail race and k specialclaim had been purchased, in order to permitof the systematic working of the claim. Inmoving the adoption of the report, the chair-man stated that the arrears, which had been£666 at the end of the financial year, had beenreduced to £316, which he thought- mightbe considered very satisfactory. The contrac-tors for the machinery had assured him thatthey would be very little behind time, thatis December Ist. The pontoons were readyfor launching, the winches, were completed,and the engine was on the claim. Aftergoing carefully into the question of the capi-tal of the Company, the directors were satis-fied that it would be sufficient to meet allliabilities, and that .there would be no neces-sity tc increase it. He hoped the dredgewould be working in four or five months. TJjereport and balance-sheet were agreed to. Mr6. M. Marshall stated that he bad visitedthe claim, and he was satisfied the Companyhad a valuable property, which would pro-duce large quantities of goVd. He consideredthere was thirty years' worrk ahead of themfor three dredges. Messrs G. M. Marshall,and A. Melville, the retiring directors, andMr R. T. Wheeler, retiring auditor, were re-elected.

Mr E. Roberts (consulting engineer to theAhaura River Gold Dredging Company) re-ports .that Messrs Cable end Co., Wellington,are making good progress with the machinery.THE CANTERBURY STOCK EXCHANGE.

The following are yesterday's sales:—GreyRiver 353 3d, Golden Molyneux 3d, GreenstoneCreok par, Grey Siver Extended 6d. Leviathan<36« 9d paid), Pactdua 13a 10d.T3m foUowiag we iwterday,* quotation*:—

Buyers—C*ltog3i*n Crekk par, Grey RivetConeoiid&fced la Sd, Hokiti&a River 3» 3d,Maxeden No. 3 par, Saltwater Creek par.Sellers—Crown Diamond 6d, GoldenGravel la, G-oJcUn Reward 6d, GoldenUnited Is 6d, Great Woodstock Is 6d,Greenstone Junction 6s, Grey River 13s 3d,Grey River Extended 9d. Grey Monarch Is,Happy Valley 6d, Hokrtika River 3s 6d,Jtawarau Consolidated 21s, Main Lead Her-cules Qd, Marsden No. 3 Is, No Town Creek2a Sd, Pactolua No. 3 3d dis; Perry's Re-ward 3d dis, Reefton United Is 6d, SaltwaterCreek Is, Tucker's Flat 2s 9d, Westland 6d,Yellowstone 6d. Paid: Al 21s, Alexandra Lead€0s 6d, Leviathan 37a. Par: Claughesey'sFreehold, Commissioner's Flat, Ford's Creek,Hokitfka Junction, Major Robin, Moonlight,Mosquito, Perrett'a Junction,Red Jacks, Wai-mea.CHRISTCHURCH STOCK EXCHANGE.The following are yesterday's quotations:—Sellers—Ahaura, River 6d, Broad Creek Is,

Charlton Valley 6d, Electric Extended24s 6d, Fourteen Mile Beach 42s 6d,Gentle Annie 12s, Golden Mije Is, GreyRiver 18s, Junction Electric 80s, Leviathan40a PactQlus No. 3 Iβ, Roxburgh Jubilee 4a,Vulcan 6d, Welcome (paid) 14s.

(PRESS ASSOCIATIOK TELEGRAM.)DUNEDIN, September 21.Hartley and Riley return ia 4Aoi Bdwt for136 hours'. work. • ' •Stock Exchange sales—Premiums: Aldinga,I3d; Cairnmuir, 10a; Electric Extended, 225,21s 6d; Extended Fourteen Mile Beach, 2s;

Gentle Annie/ 13b 6d, 12s 9d, 13s, 12a 9d;Great Central, 8s 6d; Grey River, 14s 6d, 14s;Waimumu Central, lie/ 10s 9d, 10s 6d. Paidup: Alpine 11. 34s 6d; Chatto Creek, 28s;Clyde, £1 18s, £i 16s; Cromwell, £i 15b,£i 168, £4 14s, £i 138 6d; Electric, £2 7a, £28s 6d, £2 Bs, £2 9s; Evans' Flat,"225: GoldenBed, 263; Gold Queen, 31s 6d, 31s 3d, 32a,32a 6d; Hartley and Riley, £S 12e 6d, £$ 13a6d, f§ 13a, £5 10s; Kelly and'Casey, 22a;Magnetic, 36a; Meg and Annio, £2 18a, £2 17s6d, £2 18s, £2 18s 3d, JE2 18e 3d; Merremac,335, 33b 6d, 345; Metallic, 19s 6d; Nugget,5s 6d; Perseverance, £4 17a 6d, £5; Premier"Waikaka, 2Oa 6d; Second Magnetic, 375, 35a9d, 355; Sunlight, Hβ; Upper Magnetic, Ms6d; Vincqnt, £2 6s; Waipuna, 26a 9d: GrandJunction, la discount:

SUPREME COURT.IN CHAMBEKS.

His Honour Mr Justice Martin sat inChambers yesterday. In Arrowsmith and an-other v Manning and others (Mr Lane),the argument was fixed for Mon-day week. Mr Fisher, Mr Hall, andMr Russell also appeared in the case.In Coatea v McMillan and others, MrAndrews applied to strike out A. Young asdefendant, and his Honour,made the order.In re J. Q. Fyfe, deceased, Mr Beswickobtained an order for the appointment of anew executor. Mr Bruges obtained anorder in McLennan v Public Trustee forthe payment of £200 out of the estate asarranged. Mr Hall, for the Public Trustees,appeared to consent. In Gibson and othersv Tyree and Tyree, Mr Beswick brought upthe minutes of the draft decree for con-firmation. Mr Fisher, for defendant A.Tyree, and Mr Stringer for Mrs Tyree. HisHonour settled the decree. Mr Wildingobtainedi an order in Christchurch Tram-way Company (appellants) v Eldred (re-spondent) for leave to print documents forthe Court of Appeal.

In Young v Young,Mr Andrews obtainedan order in divorce that the trial should beat next session before the judge alone.

In re Land Transfer Act Mr Stringer ob-tained an order appointing two new trustees.THE WORK ON BOARD THE KJSIGHTTEMPLAR,

In .Smith, v A. Turnbull andCompany, an order had been ob-tained for a commission to issue to takeevidence. This was. a claim-for £282 forwork and labour done in connection withthe ship Knight Templar. Mr Stringernowasked that the defendantsshould pay totheplaintiff£200 on the understanding thatthe .plaintiff enter into a bond to the satis-faction of the Registrar to refund the moneyor anypart thereof which might be found tobe due to him; as it might be.six monthsbefore the evidence on commission could beobtained, and itwas very hard) on a workingman like the plaintiff to be kept out of themoney, a largepart of which had been paidoutby him to others. The men had to worknight and day; the whole thing was ahurried scramble to get the shipready. MrFisher, for defendants, asked that the mat-ter might stand over to enable his learnedfriend and himself to arrange the details.His Honour made an order for the case tostand over*.

POLICE COURT.; On the erening of the Bth September M?,Owen Sfcace drove his gig along. street without showing any lights, and wa.consequance ran into ara unforUumte cycHdi,• whose maclbine considerably dainaeed.Messrs T. York and B. H. Wood fiae3l&"Stace ss.'On July 22nd Robert Johnston rode fel.bicycle along the footpath of the South.Be&!. and when caught gawe a wrong nameto the.constable—hence the delay in brioginc the-charge. . He.waa fined 10s and costs

THE ATTACK ON MR ELLREPLY TO THE PREMIER.

(FROM A, GOBKESPOK-DENT.)WELLINGTON, September 19.

"No more Government caucuses for Ell,"co the member for Clmstcbureh tolda "Press? ,Special yesterday.

This is one outcome of Sfr Seddon's mcalled-for warm denunciation of Mr EU andother members a few nights ago in coiaecjtiqn with the Arbitration Act AmendmentJJill. Mr Ell says members of both sides oEthe 'Hotfse liare expressed great astoaish-,, merit &h the Premier's personal atfcpciv.'which they consider wholly unjustifiable*The*incidenfhas caused much commeat a&d|the injured niember points out that if hehad.descended to.personalities he could not com-plain of retaliation, bit he had never done•more than freely and fairly criticise jaea-•sures, bis attitude throughout beingthorbughly o&nsistent. He has given labour'legislation liia most cordial support la.moving with.regard to the inclusion of Go-.vernroent services in the operation of tjieConciliation Act (with the exception of thosa■under the Classification Acts) be wae votiag'in accordance witih flms pledges to has constd*,tuente, and also in accord with his actionson the Labour Bills. Committee, which' haddecided unanimously to include Government■services. This Committee had also furtheremphasised its opinion that the railway ser-

should have the right of appeal to the[Conciliation .Board by striking out the pro-.vision in sub-section 4 of section 104, wjiichoriginally made the right of appeal subject■to the will of the Minister. However, MrEli's motion was defeated by 29 te-27, bu£,'for some inexplicable reason tho Premierjingled, out- Mesers Ell, CoHine, R/oasell andGuinness for attack, and abstained frooj■mentioning Messrs Colvin, Powlds, Lawry,R. McKenzie, McLachlan, and Stewiadrthough all five werereturned aa Governmexijniembeirs. c ■ .. .-

Mr Ell emphatically denies that he wns.returned on the back of tho Premier, T*bfl>together with- a strong Ministerial party in

resisted his election, but fee'claims to be really a more consistent sop-porter than many returned with*<£r Sect-don'a aid. When Mr Ell spoke in supportof striking out clause 104 he drew atientSwito the fact that the Governmentin th«Bill, as"introduced by the Premier, provided for thesociety of railway servants being deemed.'cobe regietered under the Act and gave pewer.to appeal ta the Board subject to the egrfxroval of the Minister; thus the inwaeßt-ency would appeal* tobe on the pars of:tfcs.

-Mr Ell expkins th® vo*ra|for the Premier's motion on clause 115, asdue to the misapprehension under whscfi

■the other members also laboured, but heconsiders all his other actions right throogSclearly show that thia particul&r vote "waasoldy given under a, misapprehension omsctiiTt>y wie confusixsn of the motneoS. An wa«qualified denial is given to Mr Seddoa'a »8teertion re plotting, manceuvring, and lobbj'ing going on againet him.1 Asked,, in comdusion, what lie inteaideal todo m the matter, Mr EU replied, .Tf *iftpursue my old course of gmng my hessi?.support with voice and vote to all KberaJimeasures that come down, but after .*iii* vbitter and thoroughly unjustifiable peesoealattack I ehail not attend any more GovariKtnent-caucuses. I was returned to supportl<iberai legislation, I have done so BW*)ieartily up to the present, and will cootiujjeto do so. Members agree with roe thef'fisavenever made any personal attsck on th*•Premieror badgered him. If lie chooses tomake an unfair personal attack I shalldo*lake*up the time.of the House inrej/iying to 1$. matter,of »personal character of no gen*,ral interest to my constituents"

FIRE AT NAPIER.■ ■ (paass association t&jsoium.). • . 'NAPIER, September 21.' A fire broke out at 3 o'ooek this nsoraing in a cottage on the Jtarine Parade;tented by five bachelors, nuned Messrs"W.Warren, E. Rothel!, Tudeiope, Coates, andMcDennott., The tianies lad obtained a bighold beforo discovery, ant the inmates lsua difficulty in escaping. Coates, who wa*the last out of the btifldiig, Lα endeavouringto save some effects, vas severely burnt.The cottage, together vath the one imme-diately adjoining, occupied by Mr Z. Law-rence, was totally destroyed, and . a tflirihouse was badly oaxnased, Mr Lawrence isuninsured. The bacheprs had risks of £150.in the North Queensand and Magdeburgoffices. One Jiouse, -he property of SirsKelly, was insured or £150 in" the Ne\r,Zealand Insurance once. The others areowned by Mr P. Ddbel, and the insurancedetails are unavailaSe.

THE PRESS, SATXJBDAY, SEPTBMBEB 22, 1900.4

■ BUSINESS NOTICES , ■.. ■ ■• ■ ■ :

GEEAT SALEOF

FUENITUBK£8000 £8000 £8000

Begs to announce that he has purchased the

FURNISHING BUSINESS OF MR. H. FUHRMANN.3

IT IS HIS INTENTION TO FORTHWITH HOLD A

GENUINE CLEARING SALEOF THE ENTIRE STOCK.

COMMENCING

WEDNESDAY, 19th INSTANT,WHEN EVEEY ARTICLE WILL BE OFFERED AT PRICES THA.T MUST ENSURE A SPEEDY

CLEARANCE.

THE ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. •

EVERY ARTICLE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, WITH REDUCTION SHOWN—PRICES NEVER BEFOREHEARD OF IN CHRISTCHURCH. WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION.

THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT

FUHRMANN'S WAREHOUSE;COLOMBO AND GLOUOESTEB J3TBEETS. AND, CATHEDEAL SQUAEE,

COMMENCING

WEDNESDAY, 19tli INSTANT.

FOR BODY ANIT DURABILITY USB

HUB6UCK S WARRANTED GENUINEEeTABueHED "" WHITE LEAD.HUBBUCK'S PATENT WHITE ZINC.

BQbbook'e Geroin* Red Lead Hubbuck'a Genuine Linseed Oil Hubbuck's Genuine Boiled Linseed OilHabfcuek'a Geauine Palo Boiled Linseed Oil Hubbnck'a Genuine Burning Colza, a Habbuck's Patent Driers (special quiditj)(dries extra hard, does not blister) specialty Habbuck's Oxford OchreHubbaci'i Burntand BawSiennas Hobbuck'e Burnt Turkej Umber - Hubbaek's Genuine Vegetable Blaok

"SST THOMAS HDBBUCK & SON LIMITED, LONDON, "^r-AUBTBALiIAN OFFICE: 84 QUEEN STBEET. MELBOURNE.

PRY'S COCOAOVEE ICO PRIZE MEDALS

DIPLOMA* OOLD MEDALS AND OERTmOATor MERIT

PURE CHOGOLA.T3 OOSFfiOTIONERY,

Tobehid/torn all Merchants, Grocers, StorekeeperandConfectioners.

HIGHESTAWARD CHICAGO 1893)

Each Ingredient^used In IS**'

LANE'S : mCREASOTEDEMULSION

of God Liver Oilis of Perfect Quality,

Nothing is allowed to enter its com-position without first being thoroughlytested, all doubtful qualities are passedby. The Cod Liver Oil is the finestNorwegian, the Creosote is the best;Becchwood Creasote, the Hypophos-phites of Lime and Soda are chemicallypure, and the eggs are fresh as freshcanbe. Eachjingsedient is thebeet thatmoney can buy. That's one reason whyLane's CbiasotedEmulsion is so pala-table. The most delicate invalid cantake it without disturbing the stomach.It is a medicine-food, and has a lung-healing flesh-forming value that noother Emulsion can approach. You*: physician knows. Ask him which

i jßraulgion is best for you.All Chemists anil Storm Self

LANE'S OREASOTED EMULSION-. . PRICE 28. a ■

GOOD HEALTH18 a great and ia assured by hir-ing DaKKS'S SaJTITaBY or EABTHCLOSET. Kecommeaded by ■ Scientific sad■tedicai expert*. Dr. Micklo ■β-jrs:—"Dank»'»Patent i* an excellent inTention." See re-port to the meeting of Hwthcote ]2at«j»y«ra.

May sth, 2900. The Sanitary Clo&st entirelyremoves all offensive and disagreeable odours.References, Government Firet-daajResidences, Architects, Contractors, «te.THOS. DAHKS,§A2|ITABY PL(Ji£B£S» Ligfc&tid atmt,

THE "OTTO" GAS ENGINEKEW FORM

SIMPLE DESIGN 'STEADY WORKING.

Acknowledgedby all Makers to be the Bert.HEW FORM OF VALVES

SIMPLEST OF ALLLOWEST GAS CONSUMPTION.

Eihauet Volvo now cast in One with theCylinder. No asbestos joint.

All siiea, J to 500 B.H. Power.86,000 in use. 100 in New Zealand.References to Uiooo Engines axe found inalt makers' catalogues, and are the STAN-

DARD and AMBITION of others to EQUAL.A. FIELDWICK,

OCTAGON, DUNEDIN, Agent for N.Z.Local Ageato—Meeara Turnbull and Jonee,

SBe Caahel etreet, Chrietchuicb.9150

MAKSEILLESBED EOOFINGI- Ciuli

fWEB FOUR MOLION SOLD AX-V/ NTJALLY IN AUSTBALASIA.

LIGHT,COOL,

WATERTIGHT,EVERLASTING,

PICTURESQUE,INEXPENSIVE.

Direct Shipment Landed ex GaiaeppeD'Abando, from Maneille*.

JOHN39 BEDFORD BOW. CHRISTCHURCH.am

FOR ■. • &%INFORMATION jT^SREUTIMB j^NTO . t WHY to-. Ar/ HUGHES-•>V RAYWARD,

& BALDWIN,uiT«»HEHIIYHUOM«e,»

�f CHA«reiW> MteW *M«TS./V JEBEFOro ST., ChrHtefenrcti.

«BW ZKAJLAND OIWCW8: .Af^S^S^**

1 DLLIOACV\\f LEMON/ jf' RASPBERRYIf ORANOE[I PINEAPPLEIf STRAWBERRYIf RED CURRANTif VANILLA

CALPS FOOTAPI*ICOTQUINCEPRUNE

I CHERRY

■ 5» **Nfi*felt^^^^*^

ff "HiW M'^^ * Af ■ jHISS^nV

MEETINGS. &c.

WALTHAM SCHOOL.

JXOISTESG of the FLAG on THURSDAYNEXT, the 27th, at S p.m. Householders

in the district cordially invited. 4309NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICTEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

A[N ADJOURNED MEETING of Aβ. • Christchureh Section -will be held THISMORNING in the Normal School, at 10.30a,m.

BUSINESS:To discuss Position and Remuneration ofWomen Teachers: General.

A. W. SKRIMPTON,«228 Hop. Sea,

liYTTEI/TON GAS, COAL AND COKE "COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given ttat the ANNUALGENERAL SLEETING of Share-

holder* will be held at the rooms of theC*ledoni»n Society, No. 163 Hereford street,Chrifltchurch, »t Q p.m., on THURSDAY,Hth October, 1900.Business: To receive Directors' Report

and Balance Sheet, and if approved,to declare a dividend; Election ofDirectors aad Auditors, and General.

TO. McAULIFFE,4272 Secretary.rpHE ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE-A HOLDERS in the CHEVIOT CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY COMPANY, LIMI-TED, will be held in the Town Hall, Mac-kenzie, Cheviot, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rdOctober, 1300, at 7.30 p.tn.

BUSINESS: 'To receive Directors' Report and Balancesheet, and to elect Three Directors inplace of Messrs S~ H&ughey, T. Lewie,and L. Gick, who retire by rotation, andwho are ail eligible for re-election. Also,to elect an Auditor.. W. T. ROBINSON,

4096 ' Chairman.SOUTH .BRITISH FIRE ANDJL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF NEW ZEALAND.Notioe is ihereby eiven that the ordinary

GENERAL MEETING of the shareholdersof the above Company will bo held at theHead Office ot the Company, Queen Btreet,Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the iota dayof October, 1900, at 11 o'clock in the fore-noon.

BUSINESS:To receive the Report and Balance-sheet

for the year ended 31st August, 1900.To elect two Directors in place of JohnHenry Upton, Esq., and John Edson,

Esq., who retire in accordance wiih theArticles of Association, but oSer them-selves for re-election.To elect two Auditors in place of W. B.A. Morrison, Esq., and G. S. Kisslinjj,Esq., who offer themselves for re-election.-The Transfer Books of the Company willbe closed from the 25th September to the10th Ooctober, 1900, both days inclusive.Dated at Auckland this 4th day of Septem-ber, 1900.By order of the Board of Directors.

JAMES KIRKER, "PB3B General Manager.

EXHIBITION.JUBILEE INDUSTRIAL

EXHIBITION, 1900.TO OPEN ON THURSDAY, let NOVEM-

BER.ITIHE EXECUTIVE~COUNCIL have deter-■*•

_mined to offer special concessions to theresidents of Christchurch and Suburbs by theissue of

SEASON TICKETS,which will give the right of entrance to theExhibition for the whole season of ThreeMonths (from Ist November to 31st January),also the right of entrance to all free concertsor entertainments in the unreserved portionof the Concert Hall, except on special occa-sions not exceeding 12 days during the season,which will be duly announced.

Gentlemen's ... One GuineaLadies' ... ... Half a GuineaYouths' or Girls, un-

der 16 ..'. ; ... Half a GuineaTickets can be obtained on application tothe undersigned.The Subscription List will POSITIVELYCLOSE on SATURDAY, the 13th October.

THOS. GARRARD,Secretary.

154 Worcester street, Christchurch. 3519

I ■ , . ELECTION NOTICES.

1 OF NEW BRIGHTON.ELECTION OF~COTJNCILLORS.EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES.

WHEREAS on the day appointed to re-ceive NOMINATIONS of Candidates

for the Annual Election, of THREE COUN-CILLORS, only ONE person was dulynominated. Notice is hereby given that inpursuance of the Regulation of Xocal Elec-tions Act, 1876, an ELECTION to fill theTWO EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIESthereby created will be held on MONDAY, theBth day of OCTOBER, 1900.

NOMINATIONS, addressed to the Return-ing Officer, must be delivered to him or leftat the JtJorough Council Offices not later thannoon on MONDAY, 24th September, 1900. .

L. C. WILLIAMS,Returning Officer.

New Brighton, September 14th, 1900. 3711TTEROSENE FREE OF DUTY.

Highest Test Patent Taps 4s 6d per Tin,9s per Case.

NEW GOODS EX KARAMEA.Stilton Cheese, 6s 6d per jarGorgonzala Cheese, 6s 9d per JarHam-cured Bloaters, tin of one dozen fish,

2s

Beet Fresh Factory Bntter, North Island.lid per lb

Fresh Eggs, 6d per dozen

T. TAYL 08,Cashel street, oppoaite the Cafe.

HORSE PARADES.

CANTERBURY A- AND P.ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL HOBSB PARADE,

JN THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUNDS,ADDINGTON,

Oa SATURDAY, the 23th.

Entries will CLOSE on THURSDAYNEXT, the 37th instant.

M. MURPHY,4208 Secretary.

"QUOD FACIMUS VALDE FACIMUS."S, MYBBS AND CO.,

SURGEON DENTISTS(By University Esam.i

THE CHEJSTCHURCH DENTALSURGERY,

Comer of High and Cashel streets,And at Dunedin and Invercargill.

FIRST PRIZE GOLD MEDAL ADAMAN-TINE ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fitted bythe Newest and Most Scientific Principles.A SINGLE ARTIFICIAL TOOTH from 5sNITROUS OXIDE GAS specially imported

by us from England for the Painleaß Extrac-tion of Teeth. Fee for administration, 2s 6d.Painless Extraction of Teeth Guaranteed.Gold Fillings. Gold Crown and Bridge Den-tures at Uniform Pees. Stopping, Sealing,and all operations to the mouth rendered Per-fectly Painless.

CONSULTATION FREE.Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone 278.

CALL AND INSPECT.

Women's Carpet Slippers, 3d per pakWomen's Carpet Slippers, leather soles, Is 3d

per pairWomen's Leather Elastic Slippers, 2s Gd petChildren's 7 to 10 Lace Boots, 3s 6d per pairCfcOdna'a U to 1 Lace Boots, jge «d per pair.

[ rS.OLOSHES, GUM BOOTS, AND EVERY!** . ' OTHSB VARIETY OFBOOTS AND SHOES.

Al#o,JUST OPENED UP—

A NEW STOCK OS, EVENING SHOES.H- PANNELL,

93 end 95 MANCHESTER STREET.

THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE ANDMARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Established 1853.Capital ... ... ... £1,000,000Paid-up Capital and Reserve, i<oo.ooo.THE- PREMIER AND WEALTHIESTCOLONIAL COMPANY.Noted for Promptness and Liberality.

Braacaeeand Agencies throughout the World.A. L. PARSONS,

Manager.

INDIGESTION—No remedy has proved sosucceeful as Bonniugton's Pills for the

above cempiaun. Sold everywhere, U perI•Ob '

ELLBSMEBE AGRICULTUEAL ANDPASTORAL ASSOCIATION".

ENTIRE HORSEPARADE.

fHE ANNUAL PABADE, under the «ia-pioes of the Association, mil be held in

MB SPRING'S RECREATION GROUND,Leeston, oa FRIDAY, September 38th, at2 p.m.

ENTRANCE FEeTos 6d «ach horse.Entries close with theSecretary on THURS-

DAY, September 27th, at 5 p.m.T. W. DURANT,

*%& : Secretary.NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND

PASTORAL .ASSOCIATION.

HORSE PARADE, under the auspicesof the above Association, will bo held onTUESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, 1900,

In Mr Macdonald's Paddock (opposite MrBuss'a Saleyards), Rangiora.Time of Parade, 12 noon.

Horaea to be on the ground aft 11.30. En-tries Close not later than 12 o'clock onMONDAY, Ist October. Entrance Fee 6a.

H. LEWIS,j269 ___ggg£gtajy>_Rßggiora._

LOST AND FOUND.

QTRAYED, on to my Premises, a. email<* Bay Pony MARE, without Shoes. Mrs&.. J. White, Opawa. 4280ROLL, Chemist, Kaiapoi, has large stockBenjamin Gum, Wahoo, Cinnamon Cure.looLtb&h, all Loaaby's.

MINING NOTICES."WEST COAST GOLD DREDGING."

"THE PRESS" INVESTORS' GUIDE TODREDGING COMPANIES.

IN view of the rapid development of GoldDredging on the West Coast, and of theearly commencement of dredging operations,those interested in the industry should pro-cure a copy of the above publication, whichgives full particulars regarding the dredgingconcerns on the Coast.

To be obtained from Agents of"THE PRESS"

Throughout the Colony.Or,

THE CHRISTCHURCH "PRESS" COM-PANY, LTD., CHRISTCHURCH.PRICE . . . . . ONE SHILLING.

ARTHUR P. HARPER■*"■■ (Member Canterbury Stock Exchange)SHAREBROKER AND ESTATE AGENT.3 Years' Experience on Westland Goldfielde.

* Years at Thames.176 HEREFORD STREET8"s '(Over Kinsey and Co.)

R. DOBBIN,(Member of Stock Exohang* of Canterbury).gTOCK AND SHAREBBOKER.

SOUTH BRITISH INSUBANCBBUILDINGS,

Hereford street, Chriitchuroh.P.O. BOX 148. Tree

MAGNUS, PATERSON and CO.,Gold Dredging Brokers.Colonial Mutual Buildings, High street,Chriatohurch.GUARANTEES Cloea Market Pride on re-

ceipt of instructions.Reliable and straightforward advioe given

on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims.Telegrams,"MAGNUS, PATERSON,"

79M Christokuxon.

ACLAND, DUDLEY and CO.,SHAREBROKERS,

Member Canterbury Stock .Exchange.

LATi£T and MOST RELIABLE INFOR-MATION as to Dredging Investment*,to be obtained at our Office.

We are Buyers of Investment Stocks forClients.MILES and OO.'s BUILDINGS,4860 H.reford gttMt.

JOSEPH SMYTH E,** Member Christcburch. Stock Exchange.SHAREBBO&ER AND MINING X'JZHT,

'Cashel street Chambers,OHRISTCHURCH,

Can Supply RELIABLE INFORMiT'OS «nthe West Coast Dredging Properties.

Flotation of Approved Properties Undertaken,

IYOUDON'T

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GENERALASSEMBLY.(3PKESS ASSOCU.TIO:* TELSGRaM.)

FRIDAY, &KPTZMBBB 21LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.AFTERNOON SITTING.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m.MUNICIPAL OORPOIIATIONS BILL.The Municipal Corporations Bill (Mr W.

(J, Walker) whs read a first time.HOSPITALS AXI> CHARITABLE AID,

3"h© Hospitals and Charitable Aid BoardsBill (Mr W. 0. Walker) was rtad a secondlinis pro hnihi.

PUBLIC HEALTH BILL.The Public Health Bill wu» further con-

sidered iv committee.At clause 2, "Interpretation," the defini-

tion of "local authority-' was amended: so asIQ inolUtltN 'n addition to city or boroughcouncil- the county council in a countywjjere the Counties Act is in force, and the

board or town board where that Actjs> not in force- with provision to enable thelocal bodies in the latter case to combine*#,ife* purposts of the Bill.

On cli'-vse 37, "local authority to providemeplUii i"r infections cames,"

&r W. C. WALKER Kiid the Colonialjjgeretary was willing that the local authori-ties should be subsidised in the erection ofnidi hospital*, as they were in the caseof hospitals erected under the Hospital and,Charitable Aid Act.

On clause 170, "certificate of exemption"jjfljy be granted when a parent has conscien-tious objection to vaccination," an. amend-ment was carried to provide that tho appli-cation for certificate of exemption should bemade to tho Stipendiary Magistrate orBegistrar, instead of a Stipendiary Magis-trate or two Justices.

The clause was further amended to pro-vide that tho application for exemptionehould be supported by v, statutory declara-tion and reasonable evidence..On'die mcjtiim of Mr W. C. SMITH, a

Daw clause wus inserted to give the localauthority power to recover the cost ofdcsveaging ami sanitary services from per-foxts beoefitetl.

a new cku!*e, proptwed by Mr RIQG. onbekJf of Mr JENNINGS, providing thatfaahffe to have vaccination performed shouldnofc be ail otf enco, was rejected on tl>e voices.

Tho bill was with amendments.THE NEW ZEALAND ENSIGN.

The amendments made by the House ofRepMf»entativ€B in tlie New Zoa.la.nd EnsignM« Code Signals Bill were agreed to.

The Council rose at 4.15 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.AFTERNOON SITTING.

The House metat 2.30 p.m.THE DEFENCE COM3EITTEE.'

The Defence Secret Committee's reportwas read. [This report is published else-Whore.]

THE ROYAL VISIT.The PREMIER imimated that the Gorer-

Hor had received a citb-le niesage from MrCharoberlauj, stating bhtvt New Zealandwould be visited by the Duke and Duchessof York.

NEW BILL.'The PREMIER gave notice of the intaro-

duction of the Electric Telegraph CopyrightTeniwnatiun Bill.

QUESTIONS.Answering questions, Ministers mid the

regitkw and systematic inspection of dairiescod dairy herds would be tuken ov«r by theGovenuaent at the beginning of t«be year.—The (iovenunfut was **ot awiure that a num-ber of atoek hud been kilicd in the Waikatoby poiaon laid by itae Govfctauutut rabbcters,njtl before placing a seat on the Estimatesto compJ&KUtte tko settlers ior Ices suffered,eaqeirba would have to be mudw.—The thirdsaccruing und accrued unuer the Land ActSiKlukl be used to pay interest onloans, a.cd an endeavour would be modeto carry that into elfect.—When the NativeLand Bill vMat> down, provision would beBlade for Maoris uoqufing Crown landsttml&r certain conditions.—lt would be im-proper to interfere wich tlie licensing com-taitwes in tiro administration of the law,but ikonaing committees already hud powerto iauat upon adequate means oi escape fromfife being provided' in hotels.—Under the Kauri Gum IndustryAct, the Austrhvas on. the jpaaSxUa'<Wild take up two 'acres of hoA for vineor fruit-catone.—With a view to encouragethe etSatbJfoisaQftent of a factory for cr>avcrt-i»g kauri gum into inarktftebie varnish, theQofcromeflt titooght tbe iixinstry could benode a valuable uoe, and were pisepanxi toofferabonrioe for thi> eaaoafactarv of Torteiabeu oMidjti«ns t&ast ■would shortiy be pttb-fisfeed in tiie "Gazette."— wouldbe iititrodnced tbi3 session dealing with thesalaries of coJosrial eciwol teaebcra—The

woaid make a siatenent nextI>e3d«y as to bifSa, Goverraaent ana pri-vate, whicii wotdd be goo* on wkfa tfaie•sesioa.—lf no unfoHaseeo cixemnetanceeercae, tbe-doabie-mte on t&e Weunirapa linewodd be -rcaiDwd at the cod of the year.TO® House *d§o«rned at 5.30 pj». i

: Evmmo stttlsq.Thek&vas® vesomed at 7.20 p.m.

ItfDUSTBiIM, SCHOOLS.In view o$ what is transpiring in ano-

ther pert <d the colony, the first order ofM*s dujf, thu PrvsaO* laduefcml Sdioolsfntpeetton and Lxleatrial Schools ActAfttuedment BUI, wm, ont*» motion of Mr

postponed.In answer to a, question, the PREMIER

•aid he wooM f» on with the Bill thiswesioc, uo mutter wiuit transpired in con-SWJtieo with tbe case. Be did oot think itI*«jld be lair to go on with the debatettatil aStet tbe cose had been adjudicatedBjoaby the Court.

INDICTABLE OFFESfCES.t Mr McGOWAN moved tlwj second read-is® of the ladictabJe Offences* SummaryJttitedkJtou Amendment Bill. He ex-fitoed that, the Bill proposed to extend«M jurisdiction of stipendiary magistrates*9 enable them to-deai summarily with such<B&fcs m attempted «su»cide, uusctrief to ani-JftMa >ujd property, false pretences, attemptsw commit offences, etc. The limit of time

proeecutsons was extendednNWS six to twsivo mouths, mid in offencesJjfNn* girls «the age raised from fifteen totrafcean years.

Uke Ml wu read a second time.INSPECTION OF MACHINERY.

Ifc HALL-JONES moved th& secondfeeding of the Inspection, of 'Machinery ActAwßeoraent Bid. Tin* principal amend-*m*, ha said, provitied that tl»e drivers, oftfattwaery engine* over 15 horse power andtsMebiaqry should have drivers' certificates,Wto-tisßt the holder of a winding enginewaiver's certificate shall bo entitled to have«wrjr«K>f-» traction engine.I .Aft*r some remarks from Mr MONK,

I *&* Bill was read a second time.I THE RAILWAYS.*Jrr moved the second reading of

Railways Bill, whicb, heWfwaiKd, was a coosolidatiDg nttaemv. InuL*0,0*6 *"s c'xP'aoa**o'l' of t3*e n€w

«*&Ba», he started tbetivrrt w«s not generallytoe»u that fcbe check sts*€«i for lueayefc**as in opt.«i£k»n on. t-ba -New Zenisxikd rail-

""**(?" r"w^^so "*■***« to exclude the?oWic bvtn railway pijtfonna when th«yjcepclikeh- u> inconvenience the traflEtc, alao*o ctJjttTol -the Ktls( of aksobolie lio«ers on

aad the Bill ck&wd tie right* andMKMKJ&ie- of the Minister in respect of pa*-

aiKii Jeasiaig of stores and other&r lE>i3tßlKS<x.impißn«l that the com-

fcr <iamag* don© by fires caused*5T wparlu* mmx -engines was "not provided*»«n tl» BiR.Mr AI*KIN^)NT condenmod the provisoi&th« lyj amount of compen-•"Wua piwrafcle for injury reofciv«<L He cen-ytto<&*& that th® OoTOrmnent shonld be in*aE***ly thf came p<)srtion ac a private pei-*» or comijany in .respect to its liability.

«t there should be aiwkJ *up«ratuHiated fund in connection

■-•to thp service. !MrPLATMAN approved of the provision i™P«U,inj; th« <ff sack* of grain car-■ ""W °n the railways. Hβ also thought the. 2* of servants kiiled, or tiaase who were-WjWpd wlule on duty, should be treated

!,.«»» 12xmllv.•-fl i ilo - insisted that the-. Departmenttatb upon itself the responsibilityh?P*?'n ßf compent3atioßuior any damage done>w «jadb» ftorn engines, and asserted tbat

very far bd»nd those in rae in England.Messrs R. McKSNZIE and WHJJORDMr WARD, in reply, said that be

a system should be adopted W the-Go-vmuiKsjt, end not alone by a Wte De.tmv&amt of a superammation scteme,**d he was gkd to say the mbeme wasready, and -would ho circulated if poesittethe seeaeo WitJi regard to fires aHeged«>be caused by ssarbOrain engines, be con-•entled that the Department, while doing allm its povrer to prevent fires, could notnp?n dt f mA a Tespevß&tiity wifch-oot endaogering the commercial standing-oi the railway system. - 'The BUI TBoiwead a second time.

POST OFFICE BILL.Mr WARD moved tha second reading ofthe Post Office Bill, wSch b* said was a

consolidating measure.Tlids was carried on fcbe voices.

INDICTABLE OFFENCES.The House went- into Committee on the

Indictable Offences Summary JurisdictionBill.

Mr LEWIS moved a new clause, to theeffect that in any offence not being assaultfor -which accused may be imprisoned forthree months, ha nray"eC-Bct to -be tried bya jury instead of by a M&tji^ate.Mr McGOWAN said the_ck.use proposeda complete reversal of the present procedureof the law, and he thought it would be un-wise to adopt it. The result -wouldbe costlyto the State.

Mr HANAN supported the amendmentto emphasise his disapproval of some lateappointments as Stipendiary Magistrates.Mr NAPIER objected' to "tbe amendmenton the ground that offences for which ac-cused could elect to bs tried by a jury wouldhave to be created indictable offences, whichwould oause the Supreme Court to breakdown by its own weight.

(Left sitting.)

NOTES AND MEMORANDA.The Pioneer Club will hold their an-

nual cross-country steeplechase on Satur-day, &)th, at the Show Grounds, Adding-ton. The entries close on Monday nextat the Club rooms. A paper chase will behun this afternoon, leaving the Museumat 2.30 p.m.

An adjourned meeting of the Christchurchsection of the North Canterbury Educa-tional Institute will be held at 10.30 a.m.to-day, in the Normal School.

The annual Horse Parade, under the aus-pices of the Canterbury A. and P. Asso-ciation, will be held on the Show Groundson the 29th inst. Entriee close on Thurs-day next.

Handel's "Dettingen De Deum" and selec-tions will be given by a chorus and orches-tra at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church onTuesday next, at 8 p.m. ;

On Jb'riday next the Garrison Band willgive a concert in the Drill Shed. Theprogramme will include a cornet solo, adueb for trombone and euphonium, songsby Mr B. S. Collier and Trooper Bowring,and selections by the EstudiaßtiDa Bono,as well a3 various items by the band.

The ceremony of unfurling the school flagat the Waltham School will take place onTlruraday next.

The Canterbury Bowling Club meet to-day at 3 p.m. on the green, to considerdate of opening, and also other matters inconnection with Jubilee matches, etc.

The green of the Christchurch BowlingClub will open on Saturday, October 6th,when the match will be President v Vice-President. A number of valuable prizeshave been offered, and the season promisesto be a successful o»e.The semi-Una! for the lawn tennis cham-pionship will be played this aftrnoon atii.3o p.m. between R. D. Harcnan and J.M. B. Fishert at the dimmer square courte.

Tho annual musical and elocutionarycontests of the Canterbury Baud of HopeUnion will commence in the Choral Hallon Monday evening next. There will beOD3 hundred and eleven competitors.

The general meeting of the shareholdersofthe South Btttish Insurance Company willbe hold at the head office of the Company,Auckland, on October 10th.

The -evangelistic mission conducted byRev. Guy Thornton is now beiag held inthe Mission Hail, Sydenham.llie members of the Christcfcurch Physi-

cal Training School and Gymnasium axe togive their third annual gymnastic exhibitionin the Theatre Royal on the 25th and 26thof »axt mouth. There will ba nearly 300performers, aud with such a large numberat bis disposal Mr Tankard, tihe director,has arranged some very fine groupings. Thestatuesque posing by a team of Greciangladiators, which created quite an impres-sion two years ago, is to be repeated byrequest, but under more elaborate condi-tions. Abouttwenty tableaux and pjGramidsare to be given, and these are a specialfeafcure of the display this year.

A sale of work, etc., in aid of the fundsof tiie German church, has been arranged totako place in the Art Gallery on October4th. It will be opened l>y his Worship theMayor, and tho ladies oannected with tieaffair feawe boon working for some consider-abk> thaete make-the gathering a success.

A meeting of tlte Historical Committee inconnection with the Jubilee couHnemaratßonLμ been arranged to take place on K-ooday

Tke Lyttelton Brass Band, under Uand-mastcr McLean, will play this evening, attiie corner of Norwich, quay and OxfordstrxxZi.

An entertainment by the St. John's Dra-matic Club, and some well-known mnstcalamateurs, is to be given in the Town Hail,Samner, to raise funds for tlie purchase ofnow music for the All Saints' (Stunner)Churck choir.

The prizes ofioied at the ChristchurchCycling Club's hill climbing championship,and open run, to be held on Thursday next,at the foot of tinePort Hills, wenow exhibit-ed in the windows ofMrF.S. Pannell, jewel-ler, Manchester street. The entries for thehill climbing championship, which -are nowcoming freely, closo to-morrow, at theclub rooms, at 10p.m.

The annual "Press,, social will be held inSx. John'e Schoolroom on Saturday, Sep-tember 23th.

The Disc Gaiety Company bad a fullliouso last night at the Opera House, whenthe programme was gone through very suc-cessfully. The performance of th« Marion-ettes evoked considerable applause andlaughter. The Ehnore Sisters, Mr CharlesHoward, and Miss Lulu Zesch also had torespond to encores. The other items ontl*e programme went well. To-night therewill be a change of programme.At'tbe Choral Hall on Sunday eveningMr E. H. Buckingham -wiil give dramaticreadings from Rev. C. M. Sheldon's book"In His Steps," illustrated with colouredpret-urea. Daring the evening' illustratedsacredsolos will be Miss Field,Mr Rodda, and Mr Buckingham. As MrSheldon's book was widely read by allclasses, no doubt it willprove an attractivesubject.

AN HONEST MEDICINE FOR LAGRIPPE.

George W. Waitt, of South Gardiner,Me., e&ye: "I have had the wottt congh,cold, chills and grip, and have t*ken lotsof trash of no account but profit to thevendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy isthe oaly thing that bos done any goodwhatever. I bave used one bottle of it,and the chills, cold and grip have all leftmc. I congratulate t&e manufacturers ofan honest medicine." For sale by alldealers. Price Is 6d and ss.

MEETINGS, ENTERTAIN-MENTS, &c.

TLe Pulkr Bijou Company had ft fullhouse at the Oddfellows' Hall last night.Mr Will Watkics, who has made himself astrong favourite with his audiences, was cn-corai 9&veraJ times, and Mr Fred Herbertand the other members of tnecompany werealso well received. To-niglit there will bea change of programme, and Mr W. HoraceBent will appear.

The executive of the New Zealand Swim-ming Association met at the Clarendon Hotellast night, when the subject of amalgama-tion batw-L-ea the two centres was discussed.The secretary was instructed to write to MrSt. ClaJr withreference to the following mat-ters:—Headquarters, capitation, Legion ofHeroes; and registration. The revision ofthe rules was left in the hands of Mr Atack.

THE STRATEGY OF DAVE.By Jcma Trait? Bishop.

Hβ stood amonjr the group of men atthe door of the little country church; tallerthan any of them by a goodly number ofinches. The menand boys had escaped fromthe building within one minute at farthestafter the benediction was pronounced; butit was the custom of the women to proceedin amore leisurely manner, talking with oneanother across the backs of the seats and ex-changing news on poultry and measles downthe length of the aisle. And the girls—ah,the girls, pink cheeked beneath the tan andpleasantly conscious of their Sunday even-ing finery—why was it that theyalwavscams out last, looking demurely straightahead?

"I'll bet she gives Dave the go by agin,"whispered Jim Loggins to Bob Spore on theoutskirts of the crowd.

"Funny about Dave/ murmured Bob,standing on tiptoe and craning his long neckto get a better view. "Great big feller likehim, that kin lick airy man in the county,an, has licked a good many of 'em, an' therehe is afeerd to say his soul's his own whenit cames to speakin' his mind to that littlesnip ofa girl!"

As they came out of the door, those1women, the church light behind them madea clear outline for every one, as though shewere a cameo; and the moonlight outside

I softened all the harsher outlines until everyone of them was almost beautiful. It wasthe last one, the one in white with the red-brown hair and the rose-leaf skin, that neededno adorning.

"May I see you home, Nell?" asked herplaymate of the old days; and the girlsmiled up at him with a wicked light in hereyes.

"Fan an,Mamie an" me's together—they'regoin, to stay all night with mc," she saidwith the softest, cooing speech; "but ifyou'd like to see us all home "He had seen Fan and Mamie decline thefriendly offices of two gallants on the otherside of the steps, and his face hardened.

"I'll see ye all home," he said grimly."That is, I'll walk along behind an' see Ithat no harm don't come to ye—an' that'sas closte as ye wantI should get, I reckin."

Everybody had heard it, and there wasa breathless silence. The silence wouldhave ended in a subdued chuckle but for thelook that the young giant cast back over hisshoulder as the party moved off up the road.

"Well, by grab!" murmured Jim Log-gins, stepping out from the crowd to get abetter view. "If'heain't a drivin' 'em before'im likea flock o, sheep! Iwisht I could fol-lor 'em!"

"I'd do it," said Bob Spore, chewing apine straw regretfully, "if it want thatDave's so quick with his fists."

And with many a lingering glance up theroad, where the moving figures could still bedimly seen, the crowd dispersed down theother ways.

"The thing with Dave is, he dunno whenhe's beat," said old man Spore, filling andlighting his pipe as he went. "They's adozen gals in the country'd bs glad to have

JDave—oh, I know you wouldn't. Em'line!"—in response to his youngest daughter's tooeager disclaimer—"but he's set his mind onth;vt Frazer gal, an' it's her or nobody withhim. Men's plumb funny that way. Toa man up a tree she don't look so pesky dif-ferent from other gtiis; an' yet it's ber oi□one. An' the race £she"s been leadin' 'im!In the days when martyrin' was fash'nable,blest ifI don't think the martyrin' machineswas run by women!"

The drover walked grimly and silently•np the glimmering roaS, some yards in therear of his flock ofsheep. As for the flqekthemselves, there was some little giggling, onthe part of Fan and Mamie at first, but Nellwalked swiftly and silently, her head up andher cheeks crimsoned. She had expectedDave to drop into the place she assignedhim; to walk meekly along with the group,and try humbly to get a word with her,and fail; and to part from her in deepdejection, as he had done many times be-fore. But somehow, Dave had altered theprogramme.

"There's the creek," Fan murmured atlast, with a sigh of relief; for just beyondthe creek ross the slant of the long hillwhich was crowned by the Frazer place.Then the three of them stood on tbe wellworn bank and looked up and down thecreek in bewilderment.

"Why, whereVine foot log?" they all criedin a breath.

Dave came strolling up behind them, andexamined the place where the log had been,and lean«ed forward to look critically acrossat tihe other side.

"Somebody's cut the log at the otherend and pushed it cT from this end," liesaid briefly. "We'll have to find anothertag."

He plunged ipbo the heavy shadows;and the three stood there alone, listeningto Dave tramping down the bank and break-ing the underbrush. After a few mementahe came back.

"Tkej's a log about fifty yards down,"he announced cokUy. "It's mighty little,but I can take ye acrost all right." •The offer was not flattering in its eager-ness, but they accepted it gratefully. Overon that hill the home lights were sinning,and down here in the wooded vaJley it waevery dark and lonely.

Among the darkest shadows they foundthe "mighty little" log, and beneath it oneof the deepest pools in the creek lay, smoothand eilent, a few tiny gleams of moonlightpicked out on its velvety blackness.

"Come on, Fan—you're the heaviest. Ifit don't break with you, it'll stand theothers," said the Dave; and hetook her hands firmly, and, walking back-ward, led ncr safely across. Mamie fol-lowed, screaming and wavering; and thenthe tall, alert figure stepped back along thelog, light footed as a panther, and waitedat the-end for Nell.

"You'd best come an' get it over with,"he said coldly, as she shrank back; butwhen she came silently up to him he didnot offer to take her hands. He waited in-stead, until she had grasped the lapels ofhis coat with trembling -fingers, and thenhe moved backward along the slender bridgeuntil the two of them stood above the middleof thepool. Athis pause she shuddered andlooked down ; but he stood like a statue, andshe clung to Mm.

"Don't be skeered, Nell; I ain't goin' to letye fall," he said deliberately. "But nowthat I've got ye where ye can't go forrard,nor back, nor sideways," I'll say what I'vebeen tryin' to say to ye ever seiioe ye comehome from your auntY If Fan anr Mamiewant to stay there an, bear it, they canan' I'll do as much for them when I get achance." .

Two little screams and a swift scurryingof feet proclaimed that Fan and Mamie wereprotecting their own future; and Nell criedindignantly:

"You mar say what you please, DaveLacy, but you know I bate you—l alwayshave hated you—an' Til never forgive youfor this—never!""You'll never be asked to forgive mc,Nell," lie said calmly. "But r.ovr you'Uhear what Fve been "tryin* to tell ye, an'what you've kep* mc from sayin'. " I love

you, an, I want ye to be my wife. I've lovedye from the time you was a little bit of agirl, and I wae a hi?, awkward boy. \"owI've said it, for the"first time, an' 'the last.You're not goin' to get a chance to makesport o' mc any more. I'm a man, an' I'mgivin* ye a man's talk—an, I'm not to baplayed with. If you don't answer yes bythe time we reach your gate, Til know thatit's all over, an' Til never go near ye ae'in

Us moved quietly backward along th? lojr,aad she followed him. Theywalked silentivback to the road, where Fan and Mamiemade their way discreetly far ahead.Hβ bad not even offered bis araa. When

she stumbled oncehe caught herarm tokeepher from falling, but released it at once.

Silently into the lane, and up the longslope of the JiilL Silently to the cornerof the great front yard, where tite trees andthe roses and one wakefulmocking bird hadit all to themselves. . �

Without turning her head very much, shestole a swift glance at his face. It was avery white face, with no look of waveringin it. Only a fevr steps more—Fan andMamie had gone ht

Her hand slipped shyly into his arm."Dave," she whispered softly, "I'm glad

somebody cut the foot log."His great hand closed overhers,

j "1 cut it myself," he said.

OUR WINTER BUTTERSUPPLY.

DEPENDENCE UPON THE NORTHISLAND.

(BT Otra SPECIAL BEPOBTEB.)During the winter months, for a few years

past, North Island factory butter has beensupplied to their customers by several ofthe leading grocers in Christchurch, andthis winter it will have been noticed thatthere is scarcely a grocer in the citywho hasnot the northern make on sale. In en-deavouring to ascertain why we were thusdependent to such an extent upon the NorthIsland for our butter during the wintermonths, one of our representatives inter-viewed several grocers and others interestedin tlie butter trade.

"The fact is," said one of the principalgrocers, "the local winter supply is, nowquite insufficient for our requirements. Atone time the local factories used to storelarge quantities for consumption in the win-ter, but we were then selling it as high asIs5d per lb, and that was beyond the meansof customers with limited incomes and largefamilies. We then began to import butterfrom the'North Island, where it can be mademuch more cheaply than in Canterbury.The North Island factories have also enlargedand improved their storage capacity, and

the season for export to England hasclosed, they can hold supplies till we requireit. The export season usually ends in Febru-ary, but large quantities of butter can bemade in the North Island in March andApril, and having no local market, beyondWellington, which cannot absorb more thana portion of the output in the Taranaki andWellington provinces, the butter is storedtill the Canterbury .demand sets in. Thenthe manufacture of butter goes on in theNorth all through the -winter months, andwe can obtain that in a fresh state, and ata cheaper rate than can be supplied by thelocal factories. We get both frozen andfresh factory butter from the North Mand,and the former has generally been thawedout and reworked before it is placed on themarket. We were able toretail fresh NorthIsland factory butter at- Is per lb and frozenat 10d to lid this winter, whereas local fac-tory butter was selling up to Is 2d, and fora short time to Is 3d per lb. The bastNorth Island butter is as good as can bsmade in Canterbury. To show that thelocal supply js insufficient I may mentionthat one of our factories has had to importbutter from the North Island thiswinter inorder to keep their customers in the traderegularly supplied. Outside of the grocersthere are also several importers who obtainNorth Island batter for retail by the smallergrocers, but some of the latter now get theirsupplies direct."

"How about the supply of dairy-madebut-ter?""There arestill a few dairies that turn outgood butter, and there is a demand for it.

There is not so much bad dairy butter madeas there used to be, as the makers, findingthere was no sale for it; took their milk tothe factories instead." ;

A merchant interested in the butter ex-port trade was next seen,, and he said'thatthe importation of North Island butter intoCanterbury during the winter was likely toincrease, as we now had to pay about Id perIb more than people in England could- pur-chase our butter afc The local factorieshave sold this season's output for export at9d to 9£d per lb, f.0.b., the contracts run-ning to the end of February, and the NorthIsland butter has been similarly sold atto 9|d. according to the name the factorytears on the Home market. The gradingbas improved the local factory buttar, butthere is still some room for improvement.In the North Island, especially in Taranaki,the climate and feed is better adapted formaking good butter than Canterbury. Dairy-ing there is made abusiness of by the seller,and is not merely an adjunct of general farm-ing, as it is in Canterbury.

The manager of the grocery departmentin another firm agreed that butter cannotbe produced in Canterbury in the wintertime as cbeap.lT as in the North Island, ashere more artificial feed has to be providedfor the cows. The contracts for tbe supplyof North Island butter generally run fromthe beginning of May till the end ofAueiist, and it was mostly fresh from Tara-naki that they received. Nearly all thefrozen butter they sold was locally made,and it cost about %d per lb more "than theNorth Island fresh butter, ard customersgenerally preferred the fresh. The butterthey had had from the North Island this sea-son had not been so regular as usual, as tbecompany they dealt with had several fac-tories, and they did not always get butterfrom the same factory.

Another Jarge grocer said that he waswas obliged to import North Island butterbecause lie could not get nil the local-madethat he required at the beginning of thewinter season. The principal Jocal factorypreferred to sell to their regular customersrat-ber than dispose of the whole oi theirstock and winter to one firm. ,THE ART GALLERY AND ITS

LACK OF CONVENIENCES.For some liiue past various householders

in the neighbourhood of the Art GaMeryhave been complaining botluto the CityCouncil and tihe police as to the conduct ofpersons who are in the habit of attend-ing darvces and other convivial gatheringsin that hall of amusement, and Sundaytheology. On the night of September 13th,a constable was inetructed_to keep a carefullook-out both during the eveningand right on into toe next morn-ing. At 1.30 a.m. the next morn-ing the const-able saw a number ofyoung men committing what was termed inthe charge-sheet, "an indecent act" in Dur-ham street. He accosted them, and askedfor their names. Two of the young mengave their correct names without hesita-tion ; the others gave fictitious names, andhavenot been arrested yet. The two werecharged yesterday with the offence.

Mr George Harper appeared for one, andMr Caasidy for the other.

Mr Harper, in addressing the Bench, saidthat the conveniences at the Art Gallerywere very insufficient and unsatisfactory.

Mr Cassidy also addressed the Bench,asking them, under the circumstances, to*dismiss the case, as the police merely wishedthe case to be a warning to others.

Inspector E'iison said that the allegationthat an indecent act had been committedwas based on the fact that a large numberof young men had been following this prac-tice, but on the morning in question therewere quite a number of them. There wasno doubt • but that their conduct had be-come offensive. Even if the accommodationprovided was not sufficient, there was nonecassity for any person to commit an of-fensive act on the footpatn. It was acommon practice in many parts of the town,and it was difficult to check it.

The presiding Magistrate said that, see-ing this wae the first prosecution, and takingall the circumstances of the case into con-sideration, they would dismiss it on theground that the offence was a trivial one,and that the case would serve as a warningto others.

THE DEFENCES.STBENGIHENING OF HABBOU&

DEFENCES.INCREASE OF VOLUNTEERS.

[Bx Telegraph.]WELLINGTON, September 21.

The Joint Defence Secret Committee havesubmitted the followingrecommendation: —"That the Government be recommendedto accept the service of all the volunteercorps offering, and which, with those nowaccepted, will bring up

%the volunteer lone

of the colony approximately to 18,000."This is signed by Lieut.-Colonel Pitt, Chair-man of the Committee, under date 16thAugust.

The report of the Committee 4s as fol-lows:—

The Joint Defence (Secret) Committee ofboth Houses of Parliament, to,1 whom hasbeen referred all matters affecting defence,with power to call for persons, papers andrecords, and to whom has been referred thestatement made in the House of Represen-tatives on the 20th July, 1900, by the RightHon. JR. J. Seddon, Premier and Ministerof Defence, respecting harbour defences,colonial defence forces, Imperial reserve,cadet corps, rifle clubs, and other mattersconnected with the defences of the colony,have the- honour to report that they havecarefully considered the said statement, andhave taken the evidence of the followingwitnesses thereon: —His Excellency the Ad-miral commanding the Australian NavalStation (by written questions submitted, andanswered in writing), the Right Hon. R.J. Seddon (Premier and Defence Minister),Colonel Pole Penton (Commander of-theForces), Major Sir Arthur Douglas (Under-secretary for Deience), Mr A. C. Whitney(Manager at. Auckland and Attorney forthe Colonial Ammunition Company, Ltd.),Captain John Falconer (in charge of No.2 Service Company at Wellington), MrJ. H. Witheford, M.H.R. (Chairman of theAuckland Harbour Board), Surgeon-Generalthe Hon. M. S. Grace, C.M.G., Captain W.J. Napier, M.H.R. (Captain of the Devon-port Coast Guards), Lieut.-Colonel White(commanding No. 1 Battalion AucklandInfantry), Captain Coyle (No. 2 ServiceCompany, Auckland). The Committeehave had before them a number of importantdocuments and records relative to colonialdefence, and after consideration of the evi-dence before them have the honour to reportas follows: —FORTIFICATIONS AND MINE FIELDS.

1. Your committee are of opinion that itis necessary that the fortifications and har-bour defences of the colony should be per-fected, extended, and strengthened.

2. Your committee having regard to thefact of Auckland possessing the CalliopeDock, and having regard aiso to the factof arrangements existing between the Ad-miralty authorities and»the Auckland Har-bour Board with reference to thatdock for the procurement andmaintenance of the necessary ma-chinery and equipment of the dock, con-sider that it is of the first importance thatthe defences of the port of Auckland, bothas regards fortifications, submarine mines, iand the necessary permanent and volunteerforces should be completed without delay.

3. Your committee are of opinion thatthe necessary quick-firing guns of the latestpattern and requisite calibre should be ob-tained for use at Auckland.

4. Your committee consider that a suffi-cient stock of Westport coal should be al-ways kept at Auckland for the use of herMajesty's warships, the supply of coal to bemaintained by being replenished from timeto time, proper financial arrangements beingmade between the Imperial and New Zea-land Governments in reference to such stockof coal.

5. Your committee are of opinion thatadditional fortifications, guns of more mod-ern types, and quick-firing guns are requiredfor the complete fortification of Wellington.The mine fields at Wellington requirestrengthening, and additional men to manand support the forte are needed.

6. Your committee are further of opinionthat the fortifications for the defence ofLyttelton require to ba altered as regardsthe position of the gems—the guns at RipaIsland should be removed to the Heads—and by the introduction of the necessaryquick-firing guns and completion of themine fields; also that additional men are re-quired to man and support the harbour de-fences.

7. Your committee consider that the de-fences of Port Cbalmeors should be strength-ened by the completion of the mine fieldandnecessary adjuncts, and by the addition ofsuitable guns.

8. Your committee, having regard to thegreat importance of the Westport coalfields, especially in time of war, and havingregard also to the opinion with which theyhave been favoured by his Excellency' theAdmiral Commanding the Australian navalstation, in respect to the necessity forfortifying Westport, are of opinion that thefortifications recommended by his Excel-lency should be undertaken and completedwithout delay.

9. Your committee are of opinion that thenecessary steam launches (for miners) andpinnaces in connection with the severalfortified forts in the colony should be pro-cured and be of an up-to-date class.GENERAL BECOMMENDATIONS.10. Your committee further make thefollowing recommendations:

(a) That an ampJe supply of ammunitionfor the guns in the forts and the requisitestores for the rnioe fields and spare parts ofthe mechanism of the guns be obtained andalways maintained.(b) That the volunteer forces of thecolony be increased up to a maximum

strength of all arms and ranks of 18,000,as mentioned in the interim report of yourCommittee.(c) That the field artillery of the colonybe sbrengtbie»e-d by obtaining three bat-

teries (of. the newest typs of guns), in ad-dition to the field guns at present in thecolony.

(d)'That €T#ht Maxim guns of t&e latestapproved pattern, together with the neces-sary ammunition, be obtained.

(c) That 30.000 stand of arms, rifles, andcarbines, of approved pattern,' with neces-sary accoutrements, be obtained, for thedefence of the colony.

(f) That tiro euppiy of small arms and am-munition be augumeiited as soon as pos-sible to the extent that? would be necessaryin tims of war, and that the supply ineach volunteer diistrict in the colony beconstantly maintained by fresh suppliesfrom time to tame at that standard.

(g) That the present stock of bell tents,marquees, amd camp equipment be increasedso as to meet the requirements of t!he in-creased forces of the colony.

(h) That the whole of the volunteer forceof the colony should be properly equipped,such, equipment to include overcoat andwaterproof sheet (to be the property of thecorps).

(i) That tbte term of enrolment of volun-teers for service should in future be threeyears.

(j) That schools of instruction be openedfor volunteer officers at Auckland, Welling-ton, Christcharcih, and Dunedin. at least,and that it be obligatory on officers andnon-commissioned officers to attend at oneof such schools for instruction for suchperiod, and to pass such examination asshall he prescribed by theregulations.

(k) That* during camps of instruction,volunteers of all branches shall remain incamp during a period of seven whole daysconsecutively in each year, and shall 6epaid by the Government such wazes in re-spect of such attendances as shall be pre-scribed by regulation.

(I) That it is expedient andnecessary thatsuitaMa rifle ranges be obtained in eachvo'unteer district- where recommended bytbo Commander of the Forces. That thentCEPSarr legislation be passed to enable theGovernment to take the lands necessary forsuch rifts ranges, such land to be taken asprovided by tite Public Worts Acts, thevalue of t?ie lands so taken or injuriouslyaffjcted, and the compensation in respect ofofriKC lands not taken but injuriously' af-fected, to ba assessed on the basis of thejmd tax value, plus ten per cent- Thatexcept, as above mentioned, upon any landb?in;i legally proclaimed a rifle range, noproperty owner or occupier shall thereafterhave a right to any compensation in rs-epect of each land being used as a ride

[■■range,- nor thereafter be leeally able to.to; object, to .any suoli Jand being used asa rifle rangs, and khefr the whede coat ofthe maintenance of rifle rangea and theerecting of. targets thereoa, shait be bom©Dy ti» Government.

(m) That the existing payments fox day-light parades of volunteers be continued, acondition for paymeot being that one halfof the nomiaal strength of a company shallbe preseat on parade.

(n) That any volunteer who is absent fromthree Government parades consecutively,witiwut a certificate from the volunteermedical officer of his corps or leave in writ-ing from the officer commanding his com-pany; shall cease to bs a member of. thecompany, and shall not be eligible for enrol-ment in any other volunteer company Fora period of two years.

(p) That for garrison artillery and volunteersubmarine miners, the annual capitation be£3 10s, instead of £2 10s as at present!

(p) That the uniform and the caps of thesubmarine branch of the service be restoredto the pattern previously in use.

(q) That the medical branch of the defenceforces requires to be reorganised, and yourCommittee recommend that the generalmedic-al listbe purged by striking the namestherefrom aad cancelling the commissionsof those medical officers who are unable toperform, or -who have not ihitherto, per-formed, their volunteer medical duties.That t&e necessary medicaJ and surgical ap-plia2*o€<s requisite for the defence foress beprocured" and maintained. That propel, ar-rangements should be made ensuring that thenecessary fieM and base hospitals should beavailable in the evxJit of the outbreak ofhostilities, and that the requisite arrange-ments should be made with the principalhospitals at each provincial centre for thereception of patients from the field hospitalsin time of war. That the medical officerof. each company should give lectures audinstruction to a number of the membeirs ofhas corps upon first aid to the injured. Thutvolunteer medical officers befor their time in attending camps of exer-cisfe according to a scale to be'fised by regu-lations.

(r) That the number and strength of thebearer. corps be increased, and that theybe supplied with th-e necessary equipment,and that the necessary arrangerasnts bemade for tho transport of wounded in caseof hostilitkts. .

(s) That proper arrangements should bemade ensuring that sufneknt transportshould be available ta meet ths case of asudden outbreak of hostilities..

HEADQUARTERS' STAFF.11. Your Committee are of opinion that

the hsadquarttrs' staff in <«eh volunteerdistrict in the colony requires organising,©o as to put the same upon s. more service-able footing than at present exists.

IMPERIAL RESEKVE.12. With respect to the formation of an

Imperial reserve, your Committee recom-mend that the following provisions shallapply : —

It shall be open to all officers and menbelonging to th>e ordinary volunteer corpsto become efficient in both services, and toenlist for thrse years in the reserve. Theofficers and men so enlisting shall receivea fixed sum of £5 per annum as a personalpayment on being certified as efficient, andshal be required to go into camp at statedperiods for, say, t\vo creeks in each year,the drills in camp as a volunteer to countas part of the said two weeks. When incamp, officers, non-commissioned officers,and privates, shall be paid such amountsas prescribed by the regulations.

The reserve shall be formed only uponcondition that the Imperial Governmentshall provide the capital required topurchase the requirements for fieldbatteries, rifles, and equipment of theforce,, tha colonypaying a sum equal to one-half the interest upon such capital. TheImperial Government to provide all neces-sary horses for-theReserve when on servicebeyond the colony, but when in the colonythe officers and men to provide their ownhorses. <The. payment of capitation andpayment of thereserve when in camp in thecolony to be adjusted between the Imperialauthorities and the colonial Government ona population or other equitable basis. Whenon service outside the colony, within limitsto be prescribed by Act of'Parliament, theImperial Government to pay the whole costconnected therewith. The reserve forceto be liable for service as agreed upon be-tween the Imperial and colonial Govern-ments, 'such agreement to be subject to con-firmation and ratification by the New Zea-land Parliament. .

The number of suckreserve force shall notexceed at the commencement 2000, and one-half- at least to be field artillery and theother half to be mounted riflee. . The payof the officers and men when on service out-side the colony shall not be less than thatwhich is being paid to the Fifth Contin-gent at present servkig in South Africa.

RIFLE CLUBS.13. Your Committee are of opinion that

the formation of rifle clubs sheukl be en-couraged as a part of the defence system ofthe colony, and under conditions somewhatas follows: —A club should consist of not less thantwenty or more than sixty members, and inlocalities whers volunteer corps have beenformed, only ex-volunteers who have hadnot less than three years' efficient service,and are over thirty years of age, should beenrolled. In localities where there are novolunteer corps, rifle clubs may enrol mem-bers who have not/hadvolunteer service, butno-.riflo club should be established within,five miles of the headquarters of a volunteercorps.

Members of rifle clubs should, where prac-ticable, attend a prescribed number of drillsand parades in tha course of the year, theinstruction being in respect to handling armsand firing exercise; the Government to sup-ply rifles and ammunition to enrolled mem-bers of rifle club3at cost price. After one

euolment members of rifle clubs shallbe tr**»*l at target practice,- and on beingable te make the minimum number of marksat the prescribed ranges, and having at-tended the prescribed number of drills andparades, they shall be entitled to receive acertificate as" being efficient. For the firstyear every enrolled member of a rifle clubshall receive' a free grant of fifty rounds ofammunition, and thereafter to every effi-cient member of a rifle club there shall baallowed a free grant of one hundred roundsof ammunition, to be used at matches orat practice; members of rifle clubs alsoto have concession in the shape of free rail-way passes when attending Rifle Associationcompetitions.

Rifle clirbs shall form part of the battalionof the volunteer district in which tiffey arelocated, and be subject to the orders of theofficer commanding such district, and shallbe liable for active service on the declarationof war.

CADET CORPS14. Your Committee are of opinion that

cadet corps in connection with the variousschools in the colony should be establishedand encouraged. They should be underthe control of the Education Boards and theEducation Deparipient, the Defence Depart-mentto supply a limited number of carbinesand a certain quantity ofammunition for theuse of the elder boys in school corps.

Your Committee recommend, in additionto school cadet corps, the formation ofcadet corps to consist of youths who haveleft school, but who are not old enough tojoin a -volunteer corps. These corps shouldbe under the Defence Department, and sub-ject/to regulations to be prescribed.

DEFENCE STORES15. In the opinion of your committee,matters of finance and the orderingjand re-

ceipt of military stores shouldbekaig to thedepartment of the Under-Secretary for De-fence. On arrival in the central store, theyshould be- issued by that department to tbe*Commander of the Force?!, wfco should beresponsible for seeing tliat the minimumwar standard of such stores is maintained.In addition to tbe central receiving storein Wellington, there should be stores atthe four chief volunteer centres, so that thestores from the receiving store could besent to each centre by the Commander ofthe Forces. The Commander of the Forcesshall-report to the Minister quarterly asto the stores in hand, and the amo.upts re-quired to bring them up to the minimumwar standard. /■ / . . ,

FINANCE.16. Year Committee recommend that theImperial authorities be applied to by.theGovernment • of the colony. to advance titscapital necessary to enable the colony to

cany out such of the above recommenda-

tioas as maybe adopted by Parliament, and»P°n the terms sot forth in the statementmade vi the House of Representatives onthe 20tb. July, 1900, by tho Right Hon.R..J. beddon, referred to in the early por-tion of this report;

AMENDMENT OF THE DEFENCEACT.17 Your Committee recommend that aaamj*<^^ Act should be introducedand passed into-law during the present ses-sion, giving legal effect to such of the re-.commendations of your Committee as canproperly "be provided for therein, and thatthe volunteer regulations be a!so amendedaccordingly as may ba necessary.

NAVAL PRECAUTIONS:18. With regard to the wtablishmenf inthis- colony of a branch of nn Imperial orcolonial naval reserve, your Committeeconsider the matter to be one of such imoor-topee that they recommend ucgotiatwnsbeing opened up by the Government of -NwZealand with the Commonwealth of Aus-tralia and the Imperial Government witha view of ascertaining whether some satis-factory arrangements can be made upon tJaosubject. r19. Your Committee farther recommendthat the atteution of tiro Imperial authoritiesbe drawn to the matter of the conversion ofmerchant steamers trading to this colony

mto armed cruisers, and the proper equip,ment of such st««n&rs as cruisersi

20VYoor. Commi««e. Iwintr regard tothe altered international political condition,especial yin Uluna and the- P«ifie , recX'mend that representations should be madeby tiie Government of this colony to theCommonwealth of Australia and to thsImperial Government, as to the necessity ofstrengthening the Australian Squadron'byraising tJis class and. increasing thenumber of the cruisers composing thatsquadron, tho increased cost to l>e paidby the Lommonu-eulth ofAustralia and NewZealand on the basis of the present agiS

THE MONEY FOR THE SCHEME,-Tjms.-report of your GonroiitUe-is sub-nutted upon the assumption that. Grange-ments will be made far the capita] neees-saiy for cairymg out the recommendationsof your Committee.being advanced by theImpend Government to tb* colony at arate of interest satisfactory to t<>"> "Paj-lm°-nN

KW ZeaJ

3 nd> im'd that"a-sinkingfund will be provide ,fw the ultimate ex-tinction of the loan. If such arrangement*cannot be made, it is obvious that porta onlyoi such schema could be carried out br thecolony, aud then only by spreading thenecessary capital expenditure over v numberof years If th? colony .has to undertaketae work without ossisbanos from the An.perial Government, your Committee submitior consideration the alternative of com-pleting the fortifications of, say, only twoports an the colony, more especially as hav-ing regard to th© fact that owing to therapid changes and improvements in artilleryarmaments, those now recommended to bepurchased for tho completion of the fortsmay in a, few years be quite obsolete, andconsequently very heavy expenditure uponguns in the forts may become a d>ead lossto the colonj*.

The scheme submitted to Parliament bythe Hon. E., J. Seddton, on the 20th July,1900, has been taken by the Committee as?the basis of their report. Your Committeehave dealt with the many important mat-ters concerning the defence of the colonymentioned in that scheme, and: with othersvrhioh have been suggested during thecourseof the investigations of your Committee..The capital cost of caiiy.Lng.out the im-provements of tire defences recommended)in your Committee's report would be ap-proximately £373,428, as shown in t>he. esti-mate and Schedule A attached to tfcis re-port. The annual extra cost to the colonyin respect of such improved defence, inclu-ding interest and sinking fund, wwuld be£59,303.

The report is signed by Lieut.-ColondPitt, chairman, under <$a-te September 21st.

A resolution, passed on the motion of thePremier, expressing the Ccnrunifcteere appre-ciation of the efficient services revered bythe chairman, is attached.

DETAILS OF THE EXPENDITURE.The following are the schedules: —Schedule A—Estimate of approximate

cost of modifying the present armaments ofthe forts at t>he four centres, oompteting themine fields at Weffirßgton, Lyt-teltoia, and Port Chalmers, including erec-tion of new fort at Dorset Point, Welling-ton, fortifying Westport, aad supplyingextra ammunition for forts so as to ftringthem up to a wax strength, but w&a onesubmarine mining , boat (for .Wellington)only: —•' 'Westport—Four 8.8.L. guns on H.P.mountings, two 6-pr. qujck-fchig gunsavailable, £1000; two Maxims on parapetmountings, £900; worto for armament,£15,032; ammunition for 6-prs., £880.Total, £17,812.

Auckland — Three 6in quick?firing gunsand mountings, £10,500; 400 rouads am-munition per gun, £9240; two 12-pr. quick-firing guns, Fort Bastion, £1540; tsro12-pr. quick-firing guns, Fort Resofotfcion,£1540; ammunition for 12-prs., £1632; al-teration of works, £2000; electric light,Bastion, £2500; minefield (complete block),£2300. Total, £31,252.

Wellington—One 6in. B.L. gun on H.P.mounting, two 6in quick-firing guns avail-able, £7000; ammunition, £6160; two 12----pr. quick-firing guns, £1540; amnmni-tion,£816; works, £9232; electric searchligh*,£2500. Total, £27,243.

Lyttelton—Two 6in quick-firing guns,£7000; ammunition, £6160; barbettemountings for two Bin B.L. guns, £3500;woite, £16,228; electric light, £2500; minefield, £2500. Total, £37,888. ■

Dunedin—Two 12,-pr. quick-firing guns,£1540; ammunition,' £816; works, etc.,£3000. Total, £5356.

For workshops, water supply, etc.,£5000; submarine mining boat, £7000,bringing the total up to £131.556.

Threa batteries of field artillery, £30,000;ammunition for same, £10,000; harness,£972; or a total of £40,972.

Eight Maxim guns, £3200; 30,000 riflesand carbines, £90,000; accoutrements-forsame, £15,000. Total, £105,000.

Extra ammunition to Maxims and smallarms up to war-strength, £40,000: extratents, marquees, and camp Equipment,£10,000; overcoats, £15,000; waterproofsheets, £200; rifle ranges, acquiring lardconducting and maintaining ranges,- butts,etc.. and tor->ets. £10.000: additional msfli-cal equipment, £1000; cadets. £5000; extrasubmarine mining boat, £7000; pinnaces,£1500.

The grand total is £373.428.A nots is ackled stating that of the

£105,000 for rifles, carbines, and accoutre-ments, say £42.000 would be recouped uponthe sale of say 12.000 stand of arms and ac-coutreimcts to members of riflo clubs.

Schedule B—Extra annual cost in respectof proposed additional defence expenditurebeyond the present ordinary-vote:—

Extra capitation £25,600: Imperial re-serve personal payment, 2000 men at £5each—colony's- share—£sooo: extra-ammu-nition for field batteries, £750; extra small'arms ammunition, including that for rifleclubs, £7200; riffe ranges, £3000; head-quarters staff, £1500; district headquarters'staff at the four centres, £1050; one week'straining of volunteers and reserve. £3000 jschools of instruction. £1000; annual inter-est upon £375.428, amount of capital pro-posed to be advanced by Imperial Govern-ment to the colony, say 3 per cent, per an-num, including siiikrnp fund. £11,203.Tote,

;. £59,303.THE-'REPORT SUBMITTED TO PAR-

LIAMENT.The report was read when the House met

to-day, and on the motion that it shouldbelaid on the table and referred to the Government for consideration,

Mr Stevens, while admitting thai the re-port was an able and exhaustive one, wasof opinion that it should be an instruction"to tire Government that provision bemade for obtaining for the use of breederssuitable sires for the purpose of raaemg taebreed «f horses suitable for all classes oimilitary work.

The Premier said an opportunity of de-bating the report would be given on lue«-day next.

The motion was carried.'

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THE BUTTER CRY OF THE WARHORSE.

The great Sooth Aincstm war ia drawing toa dose, and with ail its faults Hβ history isundoubtedly a tale of heroism. The forceshave been as numerous as they were m tbocampaign of Waterioo, and the distanceson land similar to thoseinNapoleon's marchto Moscow. There is, in fact, no moderncampaign in which the marches were asnumerous or as long, and none in the whole.history of theworld in which, the forces weregathered from wen a tenth part of the areafrom which our South African army came.Nwerbefore have all the five great divisionsof the globe met in battfe. In this aobieve-meafc afi the glory goes to inaau Yet hisnoble, long-suffering, and, one might almostsay, heroic, comrade, the horse, has sufferedmore and toiled more for success than even

Inan himself. The tremendous marches werehis work; his rations were the first to becut down; he offered the larger mark to theenemy, and when wounded his only nursingwas a kindly bullet, if even that were sparedhim. It is impossible not to pity the hardfate of this faithful comrade of the warrior.Long ages ago he had established has repu-tstka), and one great poet, at least, has donehim justice in singing of the "neck clothedwith thunder." IHe paw&th in -the valley and rejoiceth in

his strength:He goeti out to meet the armed men.He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed:1Neither turaetfc he back from the sword. .... As oft as the trumpet soundeth he

saifch, Aha!He smeUeth thebattle afar off!Tins thunder of the captains and the shout

*ing.The rapid march of change in,tin© methods

of war is not likdy to disqualify tWe noblewarrior. Quite the contrary; ihe is moreindispensable than ever. His part may notbe so heroic in the future. There will beno more Ligfet Brigade charges. But longand swift inarches axe greater elements ofsuccess than ever. At Ulm, Napoleon'ssoldiers said: "Tbe (Little Corporal uses our"legs, not our arms." Sα in the future t»helegs of the iborse will be as important asthe aima of the man, and if not for pity,yet for utility, the bitter cry of the■war horse must be listened to. He liasperished, in tens of thousands in greatefforts; h© lias tfailed in long pursuits be-cause flesh and blood could do no more,and lis has won ibis successes through toilsso great that ihe too often died im the pre-sence of victory.

It is now believed that more forethoughtoa the part of man might,have greatlylessened the suffering and increased thetriumphs of the noble beasfc. First of all,his load was tooIteavy. Hβ carried, on anaverage, 18 stoneI By hook or by crodkthis load must be reduced by 4 stone. Eventhen it will be too much to expect horsesto march 20 and 30 miles day after day,to gallop two miles when the enemy issighted, and to pursue him when mountedon comparatively fresh steeds.",. But heavyas his load has been, °ur wax horse hasbeen cruelly starved. After tho terribleeffort to relieve Kimberley and to overtakeCronje, the exhausted iiorses were expectedto recruit on six pounds of oats and fourpounds of hay per di«m. The result waathat they perished miserably by thousands.The beat of them could barely raise a trot,,and that only for a short distance. Thk\is an error that must be remedied at anycost. The difficulty and the expense offeeding a great and rapidly moving armyof hordes is no doubt enormous. But notto do it is still more expensive. Not leasimportant than lightening the load and ade-quately feeding U the question of breedingthehorse himself. Civilisationhasproduceda highly artificial animal, too big and notinured to hard fare. For war purposes itis the hardy; product of nature that isneeded, rather than the favoufite of theshow ground and the racecourse. Thefourteen hands cavaky horse is now beingwidely condemnedas too big, too easily seen4and too hard to feed. It is thoughtby manywriters of experience that animals cf 12ihands would be much moreserviceable, pro-viding that they are ofa hardy breed. Theymust not be produced, but taken from astock in which that size is natural. Theyshould also be reared in hard natural condi-tions, used to rough faze, to times of scar-city and to severe changes of temperature,so that they will provide t&emsafaes with, agood winter coat. A writer in the "Nine-teenth Century" suggests that SouthAmerica, South Africa, India, and WesternAustralia would be suitable breedinggrounds. - We venture to think that theuplands of New Zealand would meet theconditions required as well.as a»y portionof the globe. In any case it is certainthai so long as successful war continues tobe a condition of national tiistence, themost effective type of war horse is an abso-late necessity, and most be produced some-where..

SOCIETY GREEDINESS.

How is it that no modern society functioncan take place withouteating and drinking;and that at any entertainment where re-fzesbmsnts are to be had for the asking,these is always a struggling crowd round■what may trulybe called the "Private Bar?"A recent English journal answers the ques-tion by suggesting that it is a mere excuse•for something to do. Mrs So-and-So is"At Home." There are a great manypeople, most of them feeling not at all athome, and endeavouring dfesperateJy toseem ac if they -were. A man, introduced tosome dsznoreand aeif-conscious damsel, triesdesperately to make conversation. Sod-denly the happy idea suggests itself: Whynot ask if she would like some refussinneni?He asks. For want of anything better todo, she accepts. The man is happy oncemote. Hβ feels that he hae a definite mis-sion in life, namely, in the terms of econ-omics, to transfer matter from aplace whereit is not wanted to a place -where it is—towit, chicken and champagne, or ice cream,or strawberries,from the "private bar" to hispartner. Meanwhile the same idea liasstruck quite acumber of other people; and

I by the time he reaches his destination, duly1 dzptuatixiz fcjs paataer witiun reach* on, &

chair if possible, he finds himseif the <»*,_-of a seething, gesticulating throng, 2*"endeavouring to endow a scared legion f'weary-looking waiters with at least a dJ*pair of hand* and eyee apiece. AtJsee him march, proud possessor of Tcoveted viand, to present it with an ,triamph to the lady, who does fler !*eat it out of"sheer good uaturo. Thi* 1eJTect, is our contemporary's account of'tL.apparent greediness of society.

The theory is cerUualy M<J .probably applicable in some cases. Butwith all due defence, we cannot for tfeIff!of us help thinking that there is another «planation that i> more in accordance » Safacts. It sounds, no doubt* terriblyI and commonplace, but the ml reason tk*society people eat at social fuacfcioo, is j?

Iour opinion, simply that they, like the:in "LaPoupee," are hungry. PoSg jblvof the guests, especially the younger Weaten little before the function, through£citement or anxiety. And even the m&staid, who have outgrown the beating nLof youth, are, as a rule, iinorm% heal%capable of a distinct desire for food aftertwoor three hours, first of travelling ami tb«jof talking or listening to music. More,over, human nature being what it is,is a certain very definite attraction, * v«i'among quite wealthy persons, in gluingeven inappearance, "something fornotW •'Add to this the natural inqumtiyeness «,to the scale and variety of the refreshment,at one entertainment, to be compared andcontrasted with those at another, and to b*infinitely excelled by those at one's waprospective, "evening" next week, and it viUbe seen that there are plenty of motive* ferthe rash at social entertainmenta to the"private bar," without the supposition thatpeople only.eat through feelings of borsdem.There is, we fear, only toomuch truthin &c"Punoi- Jady's advice to Her friend oa thedelicate subject of husband managemejft::"Pied tlie brute"~three.brief words, Butaa instinct with significance as Oesar'sfamous "Veni, vidi, vici," and often the Inc.'binger of results as satisfactory.

THE INSPECTOR CRAZE."When it ia going to stop? Wβ must confessbat there is a good deal of reason for tius

query so frequently uttered in oonnectioawith the announcement of appointeiente ofnew kinds of Government and municipalinspectora. Tliere axe factory inspectors;inspectors under the Shops and Shop As.sistants Act, meat inspectors, dairy inspecttors, rabbit inspectors, sheep inspectors, ia-speetors of nuisances, . inspectors of mat?chimry, and various other.varieties of theaeinquisitorial persona. This session the Pub-lic Health Bill made opportunities for creni-ing more of th«m, and now we have theMunicipal Corporations Bill proposing to dothe same thing. The Meet α-aze is the in«spection of fire escap.es im private houses.On the face of it this seems an iaterfemicawith private property and an invasion cithe domestic circle which should be re>sisted. For our part wo wold not objectto the proposal if therea.reany good grouiiditfor befcwing thiut it -would be effectiive insaving life. Oirrhouses arealready inspectedby officers of the insurance company whea■we -want to insure the buildings or the fur-niture, and no reasonable man or wom&ttought to object ta an inspection which baain view, not merely the security of goods «cbouses, but of human lives. The difficultyis that inspection seams to be moreor less of / a broken reed TheSumner institute is supposed to bainspected by a trained Government expert,and yet the means provided for the escapeof the inmates are lamentably insufficient.The hotels are inspected" by the police, butwhenever a fire occurs in the dead ol nighfcin a New Zealand hoteJ, tie loss of lifewhich ensues shows of jwhai little valueare the requirements of a Licensing Benchin-this respect wheaput to, a practical test.Our fear is that if we have the system ofinspection extended to all private housesit will break down from sheer weight, ordegenerate into It, wooldbo much better to confine it. in the firsb in-stance to all public and, semi-ptiHJc instiltutions, such as hospitds, gaols,:etc., together with hotels, b&ardiag isdjods,and boarding-houses. Let tho instpeciioH"of these be thorough, and the provision of *adequate means of escape rigidly insistedupon. If the captain of; the firem each place -tfere appointed the inspectingofficer hi« rimts to the different premiseswould prove eacteeajely vakabie to him iacSeaHng -nitli an outbreak of fire at any oftheplaces inspected. In ■this -way Mβ visit*1would be of d«i>l©benefit. It wouM bewell, we>tiiinfc, to try thisraEoim firstbe&roembarking on the \ery serious' vndcrt&khigof keeping all private houses under the SOT-veillance of an inspector.

THE BURNHAM CASE.So iag from t&e latd Cunninglmm suffeifflgfrom too little legal assistance, ac at obotime Tvas feared by some of Ms $$&$&-tkisers, the difficuJty yesterday apj?ea2,eidto be tibat he ihad rather too much. 3fr-

: Donnelly, it seems, hod been retained bythe lad or his friends; and Mr 3oyns ha/Lbeen instamcted by the {Education Depart-ment to appear on ids behalf. The masterof tbe sc&ool is, we believe, in the ipoefaw*of the lad's legal guardian, and, it is pass-ably owing to t&st view of the case t&J*the Department instrocted counsel to sp"peer inhas beiaJf. It is only right tfaafc tbe.accused should be adequately defended in 8charge of such eerioosaess, and so far tiMDepartment are to be commended for $Maction they have takec. On theotfcerbandone cannot lose sight of fchs fact that 3fcArchey, i>esid«s being tiie boy's legal gnsr-dkm, is also the prosecutor in tbewhich a little complicates theCommon-«snse would seem to dictate thatitshould ibe left to the accused himself to &Xwhether lie desires to be lejaresented byboth of tbe legal gentlemen ikxw <&sffiSßgto appear on hia behalf, and if cot, whichhe prefers. The present conflict is ettsfasfr"orassiag aad not altogether««an2y.

THE tfBESS, r SATURDAY, SEPTEMBEE 2a, 1900.,6

SPBING SUPPLIES.•WOTE HAVE NOW LANDED OUR FIRST SHIPMENTS OF

PLANET JB. IMPLEMENTS,LAWN MOWEES,

WATEB BALLAST BOLLEBS,AND

GKENEBAL GABDEN_BEQUIBEMENTS.DP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GARDENING

Send for a Catalogue of the 1900 •?Planet Jr." Hill-dropping Drills, HandWheel Hoee and Coltrratore, Horse Hoee, &o. They art marvels of utilityand economy, a»d the prices place them within the reach of all.

BDWAED BEECE AND SONS,COLOMBO HRIKT, CHRISTCHCSCK.

UNIVEESAIj BOOT COMPANY,HIGH STREET.

NEW SEASON'S GOODS,JUST LANDED, EX DIBECT STEAMEBS,

Comprising

ALL LATEST and UP-TO-DATE NOVELTIES in LADIES', GEN andCHILDREN'S FOOT WEAR.

SPECIAL SHIPMENT of the Celebrated "Krippendorf Dittmann" Coy'aBOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS; &c.

Ladies will do well to inspect these, as only limited quantity in stock.fbr Hard Wear, Durability, &c., " ZEALAKDIA " Brand ot BOOTS and SHOES.

Every description kept in stock.Farmers visit ua forWatertighta, StrongBalmorals, Bluchers, &c.

UNIVKBSAL IbOOT COMPANY,NEXT TRIBE AND CO.'S, HIGH STREET.

NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY.SEE OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF

STB AW HATS.JUST OPENED OVER 150 DOZEN, IMPORTED DIRECT TO US.

SPECIAL DISPLAY IN WINDOWS THIS WEEK. \STRAW HATS FROM Is TO 21s.

NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY, ;NEXT D.I.C.

¥TTTE HAVE NOW ON VIEWA VERY SUPERIOR SELECTION

01TableLamps, Hall Lamp* (in ruby and pink

* ehftde»),H&ngingLamps (in old brass, Ber-lin and Hammered (black, iron finish), Newand Elegant Designs in Fioor Lamps,Bracket Lamps, and Small Dining Tabl«Lamp's.

AH fitted with the celebrated Miller Burnm.

4 LARGE VARIETY OP RICH SILKLAMP SHADES TO SELECT PROM. jJOHN BATES & CO.

WORCESTER HOUSE,815 OASHEL STREET,

CHRISTCETORCH(Opposite "Preea" Office, Cfenstchtuck

/ CHARLES RAT,

ENGINEER AND CYCLE MAKER,"ACME" OTCLE WORKS

-' (Next Tramway Ootape-ij-'e Stable),WORCBSTER STREET, CHBISTCHURCH.

Maker df the OalebnAed "Acme" Cycle*.Prompt Repjuze. BeMoaable Ch*i«M.« « oJT»»lM V**- . AgtnU lor AltDoogill'i Oem aad Oil Engiae*.

«JEB P B ESS." "*pATES 'OF. SUBSCRIPTION ABB AS

FOLLOWS£ β-d.

V.'hea Booked 'm '~ '- ll° °*"YThen Prepaid «. ' i. 1 6 « H

When Booked Of * ° » * <<When Pr«i>aid <if pcsrtsd) ilβ 0 M k^

TONEYCLIFPE & CAEEI,HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN INTIMAT-.

ING THAT THEIK

NEW SPRINGAND SUMMEB GOODS

Have arrived, and are sow

READY FOR INSPECTION.

Tie Good* CompriseEVERYTHING OF T&E JTEWEST AND

MOST FASHIONABLE PRODUCTIONSOP THE HOME MARKETS.

SELECTED by Mr Toneycliffe, who has beenspecially fortunate in securing Exclusive

Designs and Style* suited to theRequirement*

cf our Trade.

READY-MONEY PRICES!

TONEYCLIFPE & CAKEY,THE READY-MONEY DRAPERS.

■j—i— ,MONEY TO LEND,

TJD-B torn SEVERAL SUMS AWAITING>VT < rSPVESTMBNT, at Lowwt ComnlTtttm,»«a Approved Secnritiw., WSSS-rnXLISMMB and BBOW2T,r 'Adfattan. Sit Jfenfetd .tnet,

'*££ SfPECXAJ. ANNOUNCEMENTS {

in ■α-i i<M|>, ■ ■ * . ' . ■ '.'.. "

WITH THE ADVENT OF SPEINGJ. BAIiLANTYNE AND COMPANY

AEE EBADY WITHFIBST GBADE

FASHIONS OF THE HOUB.DESCBIPTION IS UNNECESSARY.

} INSPECTION IS RESPECTFUL' V INVITED.

DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHBISTCHUECH

SPBING. SPBING. SPBING. SPBING.

BBATH AND CO.ARE NOW SHOWING

A CHOICE SELECTION OF THE LATEST NOVELTIESFROM THE LEADING EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS.

NewKhaki Straw Sailora, all thorage FOR LEADING LONDON NOVELTIES, IN "BLACK400 Dozen New White Sailors, from 1/6 to 8/6 AND WHITE,"Stylish Now Mantles, from 1 Ruinea SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.Lovely •• Picture " Hate and Bonnets, at 1 guinea Beautiful New Sunshades, including Blk. and Wht., 5/11 to 30/-Infante and Children's Millinery, lovely goods NoveltyBlk. and Wht. Lace and SilkScarves, 1/11, 3/11,5/11New Leghorn Flops, 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6 to 7/6 Lovely Feather Necklets, as now worn,5/11,10/6, to 2 guineasNew Corsets, New Skirts Charming Variety of Fancy Fronts, Fichus and CollarettesNew Underclothing, New Pinafores New Aprons, New Gloves, New Fall NetsNew Blouses, New Costumes, &c, &c. New Ribbons, New Piques, New MuslinsNewBlouse Silks, very choice goode Very Stylish Fancy Blousings, endless varietyNew Spring Dress Materials, very choice designs, for New Prints and Cambrics

present season New White Shirts, New Hosiery, Novelty Ties• Gents' New Straw Boaters, New Collars, &c.DRESSMAKING—THE LATEST STYLES New Stock of Toye and Men's Clothing

TfcTT! A TTT Ar nr* up-to-date drapers, -DTn a TTT Ar P,nJ3JCiii.XiIL CO OVj. CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. SJJIiJ\.-LJ-L Ou KJKJ,

SEE OUR WNDOWS!SEE OUR WINDOWS J

QUITE A TRANSFORMATION I

QUITE A TBANSFORMATION!

JUST UNPACKED-NEW SEASON'S GOODS!

JUST UNPACKED—NEW SEASON'S GOODS 1

Our Spring and Summer Shipments (nowto hand, and also arriving and to arrive)comprise many extraordinarily attractive linesexpressly imported by us for the comingCANTERBURY JUBILEE SEASONCANTERBURY JUBILEE SEASONIncluding the loveliest Lace and . MuslinRobes (representing the very latest Parisfashions), (the newest and most stylish Visit-ing Gowns (a choice collection of elegantParis Models, also Gowns of our own creationon view in the Showrooms), Chio PromenadeCostumes (including- some in Pastel shades),Walking, Cycling and Visiting Gowns forraces, fetes and dinners, smart Tailor-mades,composed of all the newest and most Fashion-able Fabrics, Lovely Lace and other LightBlouses for summer wear, etc., etc., and

SWEETLY PRETTYSWEETLY PRETTY

New Cotton Dress and Blouse Fabrics in acharming variety of colourings and the mostexquisite designs, including Embroideredand Printed Muslins, Mouseline de Soie, Tor-chon and Valenciennes Muslin, FoulardSateens, Organdie, Rayee Voile, CottonCrepe, Costume E«pp, Merv Lawn, SilkZephyr, Merlaine, etc., etc. The New Modelsin Blouses must be seen to be properly ap-preciated.

THE NEW COATS FOR LADIESTHE NEW COATS FOR LADIES

Include "The Cavendish" (tailor-made coatin black and navy vicuna cloth, open-fronted,Chesterfield, sac, etc., etc.) and "The Fidelia"(the latest three-quarter Covert Coat, of par-ticularly smart build, strapped on shouldersand stitched all round, lined silk); also

THE L\TEST IN MANTLES.THE LATEST IN MANTLES.

Including "The Sylvia," a beautiful cape,trimmed jet and lace, and most useful forsummer wear; "The Minerva," a tremen-dously smart cloth cape, made in tan, greyand black, with frills over satin foundationlined satin; "The Mona"; "The Countess":'The Colibre"; and many others. ■•

THE UP-TO-DATE MILLINERYTHE UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY

Must be Seen. Type and printers' ink won'tdo it justice. The Newest Hats, Toques andBonnets fairly eclipse in attractiveness thoseof the last season. Out latest shipment com-prises a charming variety of the Newest Crea-tions from London, Paris and Vienna.

OTHER STRIKING LINESOTHER STRIKING LINES

Include the Very Newest Sunshades and. En-tout-cas, in every fashionable shade (handlesto match), end an immense variety of realnovelties in Ties, Scarves, Bows, Collars, Col-larettes, Fichus, Huffs, Vests and FrontsFrillings, eW... Gi<ves, Hosiery an« otherlines too numerous to mention, but all worthseeing.

LADIES SHOULD NOTELADIES SHOULD NOTE

That our Modistes are Skilled in Suggestingthe Most Suitable Stylte for different Client*.

STKANGE AND COMPANY._

rTHE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUNDX LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LTD.Established 1571.Fob Muruix A&subahck Am j;mixta axdEXDOW3IBKXS.

Accumulated "Funds exceed . . . £1,350,000Annual Eeverme exceeds .... JK2M,OOCCJairna paid immediately upon proof of deathand title. Hovel and attractive forma of Aβ-sux*nce, appealing especially to those whcdesire to combine investment with family pro-Tision.

Example.—£l3 12s 6d, Annual Premiumsecures to a person aged 25—(1) In case oldeath before the &ge of 60IMMEDIATE i-AYMENT OF JE3OOt WITH PROFITS.. (2) In case of survival to see of 60CASH PAYMENT OF JE3OO WITHPROFITS.Combined with the above, is exemption ofpayment of premium when the Assured isrtr?\. temporarily or permanently incapaci-tated by either accidental bodily injury, orb?illness, or by menial disorderLOCAL DIRECTORS-

WM. REECE.Offices: Hereford street, Christchurch.C-,J. OWEN. District Secretary.Head Office for New Zealand:6 Custom House Quay, Wellington.

V. H. BAXTER,'HNidtart Btemuj.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

TAMES KNIGHT, Cash Bok&er, High«J* street, begs to inform Ms Coskknerothai in conaequenoe of the expeiration of &»term of of his shop, and of Hβ in-ability to make satisfactory arraagamente fora temporary continuation, be is moai n-htctaaUy compelled to DISCONTINUEBUSINESS as from TUESDAY NIGHTNEXT, September the 2Stii inst., until com-pletion of Ms new premises in Lower Highstreet, of which due notice will be given.

4141

NOW TO HAND.OUB PBING SHIPMENTS

Of theNOVELTIES IN DRAPERY AND ATTIRE.

SEE OUR~~WINDOWS.NEW SMART MILLINERY.

EVERY HAT A WORK OP ART,AND AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW

PRICES.

DO not take the low price into considerationwhen reading of these b&ts. They are aa

rich and beautiful as any for wfeioh you wouldpay doable the price elsewhere. Many arecogjes of imported models, now shown forthe first time. The Prices range from 53 6d,10s 6d, 12s 6d, Us 6d, 19s 6d, 21s.

Large Shipment ofKff4"KT AND WHITE COLLEGE STRAW

SAILORS.They are becoming. They don't cost much.

WOMEN'S NECKWEAR.All the new kinds of ' dainty neck-dressing

for brightening summer costumes, made oilace, auk and chiffon—exquisite colourings.

NEW SUNSHADES.The kind that are both serviceable and

etylieh for either sun or rain.OUR DRESS DEPARTMENT

Is Up-to-date with th« Latest Novelties.The New Queen All-wool Poplin and Sergesin Pale Slate, Pawn. Brown and Electric Blue,16s 6d dress.

Other Very Smart Goods just received.BLACK and WHITE NOVELTIES in Draw-

thread Ribbon, Net Ties, Bows, Chiffon,etc

KHARKI NOVELTIES in Blouses,' CanvasHats, Tunics; etc.OUR LADIES' SHIRT BLOUSES

Are a wonder to everybody in Prettiness andValue. Please Inspect.

THE SHOWROOMS.Are well stocked with Up-to-date Ladies' and

Children's Underclothing. Best valuein the City.

MEN'S NEW MERCERY, HATS and TIES.All at our Weli-known Value.MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE at 47s Gd.A Great Stock of New Tweeds just in.A Large Lot of MEN'S SAMPLE HATS,

Surprising Value.

ALL GOODS MARKED AT LOWESTPRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES.Should any goods be found not to please,they are gladly exchanged or the money re-turned. We aim at getting your confidence

and recommendation.

T. ARMSTRONG & CO.,MARKET SQUARE.AND LOWER HIGH STREET.

T ONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE,JU 216 HIGH STREET,(Next Simpson and Williams).

TEETH A Complete Set of Teeth from £1 Is,TEETH Also First Prize Gold Medal TeethTEETH Painleealy fitted by AtmosphericTEETH Suction.TEETH The Most Complete SystemTEETH in the WorW, guaranteedTEETH Ten Years.TEETHTEETH Single Tooth Fitted from sa.TEETHTEETH Absolutely Painless Extractions,TBETH Otherwise No Fee.TEETH Pure 2a 6d, Extractions 2a 6dTEETH :■ and Is.TEETHTEETH Teeth Stopped with Gold from ss.TEETH Absolutely Painless, otherwise NoTBETH PeeTEETH .<,TEETH "Up-to-date Modern DentistrymSlciiS Legitimately Practised.Ifftu Ofcwßwwhes-Wellington,±iu£jlH Dunedin, Auckland.Open Every Day from 9 a.m. till 5.30 p.m.Saturdays till 8 p.m.

A. B EG G,THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR,

150 and 158 HIGH STREET,IS still supplying his Customers with hisSUITS, which ere unequalled for

PRICE, PIT or FINISH.What do you think of this ?

A WELL-CUT, HIGHLY-FINISHED ANDFASHIONABLE VICUNA SUIT (PIT

GUARANTEED) at £i 10s.

Nothing like this in New Zealand.COLONIAL TWEED SUITS PROM £3 10s

aND UPWARDS,Aoooiding to Quality of Materia!.

A GOOD STOCK OF CABMEN'S COATS■ AND CAPES.

CLEiuCAL GARMENTS A SPECIALITY.SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, HATS AND

CAPS, LATEST SHAPES.INSPECTION INVITED.

A. BEGG,.TAILOR, HOSIER and OUTFITTER,

156 and 158 High street.

"XTENT" BICYCLES.EXPERTS bußd them,

EXPERTS buy them,But

EVERYBODY should ride them.A "KENT" is

"BUILT LIKE A BICYCLE"Should be built.

A "KENT" isBuilt of the very beet parts that "TheWorld" supplied.

You can get no better, so why co further?HONIiST REPAIRS andBICYCLE SUNDRIES at

"KENT'S"Bedford Row and Victoria street, Christ-chuieh. SOB3F

LAST DAYS.GREAT SALE OP BOOTS.

H. WILKINSON'S.a; labge purchase for cash of■**• iujJ&nJFACTURER'S STOCK, at a great

sacrifice.

Thousand* of Fairs ofMEN'S, WOMEN'S, and CHJLDBBN'S

BOOTS AJSD SHOES.

SALE SOW ON.(Opposite Strange and Co.)

4J£; 6AKD6TSIN AND SOX,

DIAMOND MEBCHAHTg,WATCHMAKERS,

MANUFACTURING JEWBLLEBS ANDIMPOBTEBS,

Ac* making a SpecialtyOf

.W3DDIKG PRESENTS.SiS

COALBROOEDAL3.I * WESTPOST COAL.117E HAVE OPENED OUR OWN* * - OFPICEL

At in HEREFORD STREET,And will supply oar Celebrated

HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM COALTo the Trade direct ex abip.

BJ3. POHERUA,_. DISCHARGING

MONDAY and TUESDAY.

Steamere Arriving Regularly.THE WESTPORT COAL COMPANY, LTD.,MM THQS, SBOynX. Breach. Mmaae*. -

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSTIMARU HARBOUR BOARD.

LOAN OP £50,000, AT U PER CENT. PER- ANNUM, currency 16 years, intewetsecured by statutory rating powera onxnearly ib* whole of SoirtV Canterbury.

A PPLICATIONS lor DEBENTURES re-rnaining unallotted must be addrseed

promptly to Messieurs Perry, Perry «"* Kin-nerney, the Board's Solicitors and Agents forthe Loan at Timaru. Amounts now agreedon can be taken up at future dates aa ar-ranged.

By order,W. J. TENNANT*

4031 Secretary.

TO THE LADIES.

A NICE PIPE, Cigar Holder, Box Cigara,Silver-mounted Walking Stick, Ciger orCigarette Case, Silver Match Box, PairRazors, Tdbacco Jar or Poach, etc.

EACH OP THESE MAKE SUITABLEPRESENT FOR A GENTLEMAN.

DAVIES and LAMB,181 COLOMBO STREET.

Q.EO McCLATOHIE AND CO.

PROM NEWCASTLE.

DUE EARLY,5.9. WHANGAPE, ,

Also,BARQUE KATHLEEN HILDA, i

Witt !NEWCASTLE COAL 'COMPANY'S

SCREENED COAL,Also

EAST GRETA COAL.

FROM WESTPORT,S.S. POHERUA,

THIS DAY.

GEO. McCLATCHIE AND CO.

TTTHEN WE KEPT I SHOPin High street, it cost us £12 a week, and weconsequently had to charge £21 for outREMINGTON BICYGLES. We couid notsell them, for less. So we decided to giveup the shop, and drop the price £5, makingour HIGH-CLASS GENTS' REMINGTONS£16, which is actually £1 below the Londonprice. The parts are not made in Germany orBrummagem, but are made in the RemingtonSmall Arms Factory at Ilion., N. York, undertheir own supervision and patents.

Wβ would specially mention the REMING-TON PATENT CHAIN, which runs in agroove in the sprocket, and thus reduces fric-tion 25 per cent. Wβ might state that thechain in the big dredge Manchester, nowworking in Lyttelton, runs on the same prin-ciple.

Come and Have a Free Ride on aREMINGTON,

and prove how easy they run. They are fittedwith Dunlpp Muitiflex Tyres, and are guaran-teed 12 months.

We offer you a Single Machine (not a thousand) at £18, on the easiest of terms.M. O'BRIEN and CO.,

Armagh streejb, Christohurch.

S. H. GBAVE3,

QHABEBROKER & FINANCIAL AGENT,

185 Hereford •troei, Christchnxob. 28TJ

TF you have the faintest suspicion that youiEYES ARENOT JUST RIGHT; if they

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And Fortnightly Payments of 10a until theBicycle is Paid for. The success attendingour Liberal Offer has Exceeded our Expect*-tione, aa alreadyOVER 60 BICYCLES HAVE BEEN SOLDOVER 60 BICYCLES HAVE BEEN SOLD.jOVER 60 BICYOLES HAVE BEEN SOLd!

Intending Purchasers should back theiinames with us at once, as it is * moral cer.tainty the number of applicants will exceedthe number of bicycles to be supplied, viz.,100, and many will be disappointed.

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New Zealand's brave and hardy menWiii drive the Boers from lull"to glea,Old England's sons have not forgotMajaba Hill—that dreadful blot.They'H fight ali weathers, fina or wet,Nor care far cold thai they may get,Which knowing well they can endureBy taking Woods' (beat Peppermint One.

TOPICS OF THE DAY.'A New York correspondent

Hotbed givee quit* an appalling ac-ts £ count of the town of Pater-

Anarchisai. »on, the home of KingHumbert's murderer. Pat-

efKW. which is close to New Yo4k andgoboicen, is in the State of New Jersey,fad ha* a population of 100,000, severalIkaaiands of whom are Italians*engaged intbe silk-riMx>n weaving trade. The placein » hot** °* anarchism. The seeds of thei<K"trinc were first sowed here by Counti£)]fti<*ta> a well-known leader, who escapedfrom his prison in Lampedura Island, andfirs* **ew y° M a ***ld for organis-ja* a j»x*iety for tho assassination of rulers.ftai the New York anarchists were chiefly

axsd their zeal ha-d been consider*S' thlv cooted by the imprisonment of two1 &•&»*! rmsrabera, so they refused to join% IfaJotMU, and phlegmatically "returned toI bwr." In Paterson, however, he foundi itetity of kindred spirits, ajid there he start-

a new*j«perf Questione Sociale,"held imM'ti%3 in his office. A few

aicnths l>ff«re thu asso.ssiaa.tion he disap-peared, and was next discovered ivLondon.jyt Society to which Bresuri. belonged was

as tho "Group of the Right of Erie-tsßOe." One of Ha most eloquent membersjgfttroinun, Ernestiua CavaJlo, who boastsyt superiority to religion and such con-

' rtßitioaalities as marriage. Tho members oftf&l group have not concealed their satis-faction at K>n£ Humberts death. Theytet&iffeBressi acted entirely of his own free-niJL-'but• circumstantial evidence tends tojjgewst this disclaimer. In July one ofBrerai's associates, Sperandio, a dyer, mur-<toed tbe loyal superintendent of the factory{a which he worked, and then committedlakidfe. In his pocket was found a letter4aelariikg his horrible fate had come uponJlllß through tlie will of the "grand andjlflW*society of tvDarehists," who had chosenfcjfll by lot twkill the King, but had allowed}jipi the option of choosing another victimSUtead. It is now assumed that on Sper-andio'* desih, tho assassination of the Kingvsts deputed to Br&ssi, a quiet young man,

* «re&v«r by trade, attached to his family,bull witix liia mind, poisoned by the infamousdoctrines of Maktesta. Ho had married inHohoken a Gorman-American girl, described%a an inoffensive person who scsrcely knewft* meaning ot the word "anarchism," andirfjo is l«ft destitute with a child to

i Jttjjport. Ho sailed for Italy, telling hisirjftsbo was going to receive a legacy there.With him went four other avowed anar-chists oi Patereon, aU Italians; amongstthem a mysterious woman known as LaBella Teresa. One of these associates, Lana,i* said to havo confessed in Italy that he

' mexat to kill tho unfortunate Queen Mar-! gberita. Altogether twenty-sovtai notorious

' anarchists have gc>ne from this town toEurope within the two months of Julyand August—on oruLnons flight in view ofBreasi's announcement that other moaarcliswould soon follow King Humbert. A plot, against President McKinley, who is alsowider tho ban, has la&ely been discovered,bat so far the details have been kept fromthe public. There must be something verydefectivein laws wliicli are powerlessto crush suoh conspiracies and stamp outtits tjospal of murder. The police deny theexistence of anarchist societies, but theirorganisations are well known to everyoneAlt. At the late Chicago riot tkey mad©public pronouncement of their opinions injpaiking of what, they called the King's**xeeution."

There are certain women in; 'Determined London much injured by theGiodarellae. rashness of masculine judg-

"■ menfc. It hoe bet-n suggestedt&at the occupation of sifting the ashes,lymse refuse, etc., removed by the Corpora-tion dust-carte, is not quite suited to femaleworker*, Now the "Englishwoman's Rβ-tse«f" declares indignantly that "the ques-tion raised as to the employment of womenby the Corporation of tht» City of London in'dust-yards is one of these many instancesof interferences by men in work at which.Women can earn a decent livelihood." It& acknowledged that such work is notirholly pleasant. ''The London house-Itteper, with her extraordinary wastefulness,, throws into her dust-bin quantities of vege-table refuse, instead of burning it at theKid of each day, and this, of course, smellsbadly." But. the business of" sifting iscarried on under the'1best sanitary conditionsavailable, and it appears that the femaledttsirakex soon Ufeconies not only resigned toU* disagreeftblenesi, 'but absolutely attachedto her unlovely trade. In one yard a womanh«4 worked for the last thirty years atduet-sifting, and her mother and grand-siotber had distinguished themselves there;before her. Another had been a dress-to&er, but gladly exchanged the needle for%>.daat-prong. Another had tried work-Utg in. a join factory, but complaining therethat "she never had any appetite," went backto find a zwtfc for her meals in the familiaretinosphere of the yard. And still anotherhid followed thelaundry trade, but also re-turned to dust-sifting, with the declarationthat ahe "found it so much more healthy!"Aod it is these good uouls, described by a•yropathetic female reporter as "great, fine,efatajpiag women, with sunburnt faces andJofiteated smiles," that wrong-headed people

fe>¥e been agitating about, with a view totf&Boting thorn from a> noxious and unfemj-, tdxt* task. Carrying it on under open,&*& in the frssh air, with all reasonableJ7*teautions taken, they are certainly more

than the class recently describedia the nVeekly Scotsman," under the head-%of"Glasgow's InvisibleWorkers." ThereJH*in Glasgow something like thjee hundred{totfions, and chiefly females, who earn their

by what is called "midden-raking,"•f lifting the ash-pits on their ovrn account,

* Were the officialcollectorscomeby. Some*iaat* a fair sum is made by the disposal oftotov*, old ahoea, hats, etc., in quarters*&>re rubbish may be turned to commercialSiss. Sometimes thereare "finds" of thingsliftnj valuable, for which the owner of thewk*|rit i« willing to pay a reward. But•» interview with one of these dust-rakersWrtJgltl very different accounts from those$?«* by the cheerful despisera of the jamketwy ftDd the wash-tub. To unsanitary■■Wefk in confined spaces is added the neoes-*jtyfor doing it at night, in order to anti-; ttpete the Corporation men. "We don't

,'■ the life long," was the report of one]Wot woman. '•Tβ© greater proportion of

** die in consumption, and others catch*«]|*koid fever." If the "Englishwoman'sBeview'* cannot quiteconvince us that dust-• sifting iswork for women, it seems decidedlyjblterto be a London Corporation worker

■- &*a & Glasgow "invisible,,.

•V . Is there any reason why th«■t-.. *W Small portholes of steamers should'', Porthole, not. be rather larger than

nv reason way th*

?\ " they are at present? This isIWβ question suggested by an article in th«•J/Pdljr N«we," in which emphasis is laid

X,'& &c fact that had the portholes in the

*J«*GBeken disaster, been a few inches largerJrtpedupa two incites would have done—p,W*m an t,ij Osei werß turned te death

We been saved. Reor-Admiral Mel-'nsmf whoexerted himself nobly in the work$M *»«»*, tlaekred afterwards that the

pottbolea were abonunation*, and

w«at so few m ««t if they liadlbetaa f«w inchae wider every perron woold havee»o»ped the most horrible of dmths. Theusual porthole U Joins eight or niw inchesin diameter, «ad the Admiraa mggesta tbafeSb ehould be the ease of the oval "man-holes,,, kaown to eaemews, eleven inchesby thirteen, through which, any ordinary«w»n of thirteen stone can pass. Tie Saaledisaster wu of'so ghaeCly a character as tomet the attention of the workL It wasintensiaed by the fact that hunSbeda of menand ■women -were iioreflei spectators of aholocaust, the agony of which they wereuaable to mitigate. "T&roagii those fatalportholes which girdled t?be Saale theresooera obtained glimpses into aa infernowhich for phyekal suffering surpassed any-thing that has ever been conceived even bythe inspiration of genius." Men struggledand fought to get to the opening whichmocked themby its too-narrow liraite. Onlyone man was dragged out, and he wae emailand very akrtder. Others jammed them-selves into the ports so that they couldmove neither backwards nor forwards, andso died, roasted to death by inches. "Ahundred arms,*, said one man, who -had beentrig-aged in the work of rescue, "with thefleiih torn from them, and blackened withhums, protruded from the small portholes,which wtre but a foot or less in diameter.The cries ofagony that came from that hellof fire was something whiqh will ring in myears for eternity. Cries to save them camein languages we did not understand. Wβdid not need to." The sufferers spoke ina tongue that needed no translation. Aaour contemporary says, the lesson of tJbeburning liner is writ in words of flame.Surely, it adds, "the engineering genius' ofthe nation which is so liberally squanderedin devising nitons to abridge the crossingof the Atlantic by even a few hours, vequal to providing a porthole which trillmake such disasters impossible in thofuture."

It may be some consolationA Scout's for patriotic Britons to learn

Views. that Burnham, the famousscout, though American-born,

is of British descent, and that the old homeof the family is in the typically Englishcountry round Burnluun Beeches. Helearned his scouting in that hard school,frontier warfare against the Red Indian,from whom he admits America has learneda great deal. "We have had to light forevery inch of our territory," he said to arecent interviewer, "and. to learn to beatthe Red Indian at his own game." He be-lieves Kit Carson to be the greatest .scoutwho ever lived, but holds George Washing-ton abo in great respect for his talentsin this direction. Burnham was told whenhe left for South Africa some months agothat modern tactics and long range rifleshad sounded the knell of the scout, but thatwas one of the many statements which thewar has falsified, and he believes there willalways Taa work for the scout as long as -warremains, "and I do not see much likelihoodof universal peace yet," he added. He pre-fers the white man to the native as a sol-dier, and tlie intelligent man with a goodphysique to the thick-headed solid man whodocs, as he is told ar.d does not think forhimself. For this reason he believes thatwhen they get used to the. work the Im-perial Yeomanry will bo the finest soldiersin our army. "Their very dash and go,wliicb. has sometimes landed them in diffi-culties and cul-de-sacs, will be of the great-est value when they have developed morecaution by a longer experience of campaign-ing." The City Imperial Volunteers—Lon-don's special contribution to thereat army—only need guiding and leading, in MajorBurnham's opinion. "Their courage andpluck are beyond question, while theirphysique was a source of wonder to allwho saw them and remembered that theywere mostly London clerks, accustomed toan indoor and sedentary life." Keen eyeeand ears are the (primary qualificationsfor a scout, and on this account if Burn-ham were picking men in England for scout-ing, he said he would choose the youngpilots on the English) coasts, while hethinks fine material could be found inyachtsmen, hunters, and young officers inthe army. If scouting, however, comes bynature and not by art, the scout is nonethe less in need of careful training, and hemust apparently know as many things as asub-lieutenant in the navy, who is said torepresent the highest, typo of product ofmodern scientific education, complete almostat bursting point. ,

NEWS OF THE DAY.The Oamaru Presbytery has (says the

"Outlook") nominated the key. J. Gibb forthe Moderatorship of the Synod of 1901.

The Telegraph Department has receivedadvice from Bern© that the Zanzibar-Mom-bassa cable is interrupted.

Mr L. Broad is recovering from the effectsof a severe kick on fh-e knee, received whileplaying in a football match at InvercargillList month.

The civil sittings of the Supreme Courtwill be resumed on Monday next before hasHonour Mr Justice Martin.

A monster demonstration of Sundayschool children will be held on the BasinReserve, Wellington, on New Year's Day,to mark the beginning of another century.

Mr J. T. M. Priest (Messrs Morrow, Ba.s-setfc and Co.'s manager at Ashburton), waspresented on Monday with a travelling bag,rug. and umbrella, from the Christijhureb.and Ashburton employees of Messrs Mor-row, Bassett and Co., on the occasion of hismarriage.

Messrs Turnbull and Seager have visitedAshJburton to collect furtlu-r data on whichto base a report on the cost of lighting thetown by electricity, and on the feasibilityof procuring a sufficient quantity and fall ofwater for motive power.

Dr. Symes. the Government medical offi-cer of health. has reported very adversely onthe present method of carrying off and dis-posing of the sewage from the AshburtonHospital. A meeting of the full Board(which is composed of the members of theCounty and Borough Councils) has been con-vened to consider his reoort.

At the fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur-ton Borough Council, the debit balance atthe bank wes reported to be £1210 8s 4d.The business transacted was of a routinenature, though, towards the dose an ani-mated discussion took place on a motion torescind a resolution passed at a previousmeeting approving of the Mayor's action inpurchasing 750 casks of cement. The mo-tion was lost, and the account subsequentlypassed for payment*

There are no fewer than nineteenboroughs with a population of less than 75Qin New Zealand. The smallest is Haxnp-den, in Qtago. Its population is only 320.Gladstone, in Southland, has only an areaof 40 acres, and its inhabitants only totaC380, yet these boroughs have all the officialparaphernalia of much larger towns. Itw felt (eaya our Wellington correspondent)that they ahould be merged in roadboards or town districts.

At a special meeting of the AshburtonCounty Council, tire Finance Committeebrought up a report recommending radicalchanges in the clerical and engineering staffs.The effect of Ute report is that the engineershould devote three daye a week to theCouncil' 3 business, at a salary of £200 arear, and travelling expenses; that thewhole of the clmcalstaff receive reaecoab.cnotice terminatingtheir agreements, acd thatthsir places be filled—first, by a properlyqualified solicitor, to act as clerk, etc., at aM<larv of £250 par annum and free house;second, a junior at a sakry of £84, and say

for cleaning offices an udditioml £16 prrannum. Tba report was not adopted, bus itwae agreed thai it alioald be published.

Tho award of the Arbitcataon Court inthe typogripbseal dispute ha* arrived, aadwill be filea to-day.

At a meeting of the directors of the TaiTapu Co-operative Dairy Company, Mr W.C. Dison, of Rangiwahia, Rattgitikei, wasselected for the position of manager, andMr E. Ryde, of the Rabbit IslandCreamery,for that of assistant.

The tctal value of frozen hares exporteddaring the past five yean amount* to£3547, and of other kinds of game £92worth was sent away- The harw are Miitmainly from Timaru and Oamaru. iLelargest number exported was 17,484in 1898.

A little gki named Catherine Gutter, fiveyears of age, was admitted to the Hospitalyesterday evening, suffering from severeburnson the face and arms. The childcadbeen playing with the fire after her motherhad gone out.

A flock of Hackswaae, tweuty-six innum-ber, and flying in the V formation charac-teristic of theafe birds, passed over tie cityfrom south to north about dusk feet even-ing. The birds appeared to be comingfrom the direction of Lake Ellesmere.

His Worship the Mayor has taken etepeto urge the Works Committee to use a littlemore diligence in the work of removal ofthe sheds, etc., from the site of the oldyard.A 3arge amount of valuable time has beenlost, and unless the work is now pushed onvigorously, thatpart of the river will be aneye sor* instead of a thing of beauty.

Is physical training gymnastic exercise?That was the query -which the Council ofthe Amateur Athletic Association were calledUpon to answer Cast night. The matterarose in a letter from Mr Hofnibrook, ateacher of the Sandow system, who desireeto be recognised as an amateur. The rulesof the A.A.A. provide that anyone, amongstother things, acting as a teacher of gym-rtastic exercises for remuneration shall notbs considered an amateur. However, theCouncil agreed to take the advice of theAustralasian Athletic Union on the mat-ter.

According to a Press Association tele-gram from Wellington, Mr E. Arnold, bas-ket maker, who was appointed by tliePosUi Department to report upon the qual-ity and prices, of baskets and hampers madeby the principal manufacturers in thecolony suitable for post office purposes, haspresented the result of his investigations.Hβ states that Messrs Hodges and Cook, ofChristchurch, have sent in the best samplesof work. The largest hamper sent by MrHodges is, he remarks, the best of all, buttha improved fastener on Mr Cook's samplewould bring his claim on a level with thatof Mr Hodges. The baskets and hampersof the other makers are considered by MrArnold to be for various reasons more orless VJisuitable.

The flour millers' dispute which is beforethe Conciliation Board at Auckland, hasbeen further adjourned, awaiting the resultof the dispute in the south; the northernmilters and employees having agreed to iu-

cept the decision given iv the south if allthe mills in whatever part of the colonyare put on an equal footing. A letter wasread at a meeting of the Board fromMr Justice Martin, President of the Arbi-tration Court, which promises tobring the northern agreement before theparties to the southern dispute, and says"if the southern millers all act as *lie norlh-ern ones have done the case will, I ttr.ok,furnish an excellent example of the goodthat can be brought about by th« Concili-tion Boards."

The misadventures of two gentlemen ina boat on the Avon a few days ago sup-plied a large amount of enjoyment to anumber of interested spectators. It ap-pears that the steersman wished to row, andmade an attempt to change places withthe rower. This proved disastrous, thefrail craft getting a decided "wobble" onowing to the disturbance caused 1by themovement of two portly bodies. Withcommendable forethought the steersman hadheaded the boat, towards the shore, andthe rower, seeing the turn things had taken,made a wild leap towards his native ele-ment and landed in water up to his knees.The steersman had worse luck, and irasprecipitated into the river up to haa waist.Meanwhile amused spectators seemed tospring like magic from all points of the

-.compass. The steersn*a».,,phohad got theworst of the encounter, gave voice to hisdetermination never to go into tihe wateragain. Unluckily, he attempted to get holdof the boat, and suddenly found himself,almost over h:s head in -water. An urchinfrom the other side of the river sang thechorus of that inspiring ballad, "I neverenjoyed myself so much .before," and theRiccarton drag pulled up in order to givethe passengers a good view of the pic-turesque tragody whiuh was proceeding inthe river. The steersman's p'.iglft was nowiiodesd a sorry one, and he was withdifficultyextricated from the writer. He secured theboat, however, rowed back to the sheds,and gravely -nformtd the hirer of the boatthat hi> mate Lad met v watery grave.

If your bicycle needs repairs take it tothe experts of the cycle trade, Boyd andSon, Gloucester street, Christehurch.Charges reasonable. Work perfect.—(Advt.)

Unbroken chilblains almost drive <he suf-ferers silly. The irritation ii oftea verygreat. Loasby's Koolibah relieves rtinstantly, reduces the swelling, and com-pletely cures in a very short time.—;Advt)

Morris, photographer, irom Duacdis,personally takes all the portraits inColombo street. Call and see new apeci-aens.—(Advt.)

Wedding Presents.—Largest assortments,at lowest prices in Christchurch. We aremaking a splendid show in our windows.Everything marked in plain figures. Wedefy"competition. Fletcher Bros., DirectImporters, High street, Christchurch. —(Advt.)

Owing to the easy running qualities an;]psrfect finish, Anglo Special Cvcks are id:almachines for young and old. their use doesnot entail auy undue strain or cxtrtion.New modeSs on view at 226 High street andD.I.C. The Anglo-Xew Zealand Cycle Com-pany.—(Advt.)

Up to Monday last 61 ladies' bicydesout of 100 to be sold, were disposed of byOatcs, Lowry and Co., under the At-alasi-ieasy payment system, particulars of vrhichare aavertised in the front page of to-day's"Press."—(Advt.)

Mr W. E. Sorrtll, the popular photo-grapher, was badly troubled tvith unbrokenchilblains. He soaked his feet in hot waterthree times, and applied Loasby's Koo'.u>.iaafter each fomenting. Result, a com v, iiacure.—(Advt.i

Benjamin Gum enjoys a very large sale inNew Zealand, and that its fame is spreadingis proved by the fact Aaxt tbe proprietorsof the popular cough remedy liave this sea-son secured orders from Westralia, Brisbane,Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Fiji. Ad-vance New Zealand.—(Advt.)

Raging toothache and neuralgia can t>2positively cured by BaxtersAnti-NeuralgicPills. Relief given in ten minutes. Thesepills are also an infallible remedy in scia-tica, lumbago and gout. Sold in Is 6dboxes from J. Baxter, chemist, and Wallaceand Co., chemists, Christchurch. 8

Tbe following are necessary duties: Keepsecrets, employ your leisure well, and insistupon having Black Swan Butter in thehcuse.—Advt.If a prophet be not without honour savein his own country, the rule must be onewhich is proved in the accepted manner—by the exception The exception we referto is Mr E. G. Lane, of Oamaru, who hasplaced upon the market a specific for lragtroubles called Lane's Creaseted Emulsion.The honour he has received in his owncountry is contained in daily-recurring let-ters acknowledging benefits" received fromthe use of the preparation. The followingis a case in point:—"Aran street, OamaruJulj- 7th, 1899. Mr Lane,—Dear sir,—l

notice you are publishing testimonials youhave received about your emulsion. I wishto add mine to the nunabei. My niece,who was staying with mc a littk ago, hada bad attack of measles, which left hervery weak and with a bad cough. I gaveher your emulsion, and itwas wonderfullowquickly she recovered. Th» couzh stoppedalmost at once, and the way sic put onflesh is marvellous. Whsn she returned toher home her mother would hardly believeshe had had anything the matter with her,and said she looked better and was strongerthan ever she was. ' Last znooth nrv hus-band caught a severe cold and had a terriblecough, so more or your emulsion. He saysho never got rid of & cold so quickly, andthat the emulsion was the nicest physic hehad ever taken. My niece was also veryfon«J i it.—Yours truly, S. Gibson." 79

Oar Welimgtoo correspondent states thatthere appews to be a -pretty considerabledan&nd lor Bank of New Zealand shares,,bob so far as he can ascertain from some ofthe cSrectors and official to whom he haswoken, there does not seem to be anyiperial reason why tie ehar-s should bebooght up for specn&lave,purpose* at pre-,

It !■ reported that a Sunday raid hasbeen made by the poUee on tfee hotels inStunner end New Brighton with the multU»i several infonn»lfo«* will in an prob-ability come before ||gfMagistrate's Court.The contention of thdpwice is that theopen-ing ofbar doors—*aT^fppea*B. has been thecustom—in (k -breach of the licensing Act,involving a>fineand endorsement ofHcense..In an enquiry ak>N«w Plymouth asto the stranding of the Douglas onthe 30th July, at tfokao, the Magistrateand tta nautical assessors, CaptainsAosten and Hood, fouad that the strand-iag was owing to the sea breaking antethe stoke hole reducing the steam pressure,and the vessel waa unable to contend witathe sea. The tovrope was washedOver, fouling the propeller. Theimmediate cause was the steam powerof the vessel being insufficient for the \«oikof a shallow bar. No bUme is due to thecaptain and officers. The utmost w-u doneto avert disaster, and the certificates werereturned. The Court considered that haw-sers and blocks shouldbe kept at Mokau *orthe assistance of vessels getting ashore.

A monument has &eea erected over thegrave of the late Mr J., S. Guthrie in theLinwood Cemetery by tilose -who were asso-ciated with him in tiio work ol the "Press"Company. It is of polished granite, stand-ing on a base of Melbourne blue stone, andsurmounted by a large lonic cross of Italianmarble. It bears the foiltrtving inscription:

"John Steele Guriirie, born JunoIst, 1841,died January 16th, ISOO, editor and managerof 'The Press/ Christefcun-h. This stoneia erected, to the inc-movy of their departedchief by his fellow-worktrs, fes a tribute ofsincere affection and esteem for a high-minded, unselfish man, vhose gentle dispo-sition endeared him to all who knew him.'Blessed are the dteadi which diein, the Lord,for they rest from their labours and theirworks "do follow them. ,—Rev. xiv., 13."The work was entrusted to Mr o*. W. J.Parsons, by whom it v.as very faithfullycarried out.

Mr W. H. Gaw\ tha district trafficmanager for Christciiurcii, having pro-moted to the position, of' traffic superinten-dent for tile South Island, the staffs of theseveral departments at havedecided to present him with an illuminatedaddress, and this has now been preparedby the Christehurch "Press" Company's ar-tistic Staff. It is a beautiful piece of work,and will bo an ornament that Mr Gaw maywell be proud of. On the riglit-hand uppercorner is a good photo of No. 7 wharf atLyttelton, on the uepartuie of the Contin-gent : on the left- is an excellent portrait ofSir Gaw; while, on the left-hand bottomcorner, is an exceptionally good photoof the Christchurch Railway Station on abusy day. The design is beautifullyilluminated, and bears, in fancy lettering,the address, signed by the fallowing headsof departments:—W. Ha«nay, W. Barker,A. Turnbull, J. Owen. H. Thomas, W. Mac-kenzie, J. Gray, Geo. S. Ffitch, Jas. AsMey,H. Maeandreir, W. Stringleman, M. Peryer,F. A. Grant, D. McKay, T. W. Felton, R.Collier, T. Powke. '.The wihole of the workhas been done in the lithographing depart-ment of the "Press" office, and reflects thegreatest credit on* tihe staff of that depart-ment

From inquiries macfe by a recent visitorto the KaitunA district, Canterbury, itwould appear that the headstone bearingdate 1774 which was reported by a localpaper to hare been unearthed," was an at-tempt at a practical joke. The headstonewas first discovered about twenty yearsago, it was alleged, but no inscription wasthen observed. When rediscovered a fewweeks ago it was noticed to have an, in-scription; "Sacred to the memory of B.Townsend. Died a.d. 1774"—and therewas much speculation aa to how a Euro-pean came to ,be; buried at the spot fouryears after Capt&ip ..Cook visited Jv'ew Zea-land. It is now; made evident that thewhole thing warW attempt at a joke by■thl> chairmen "oJfSpisifr?ey party und«* MrRobert TWnsend, who was surveying theplace in 1874. Thg lettering on the stoneis quite modern, fhe stone itself is a softgrey sandstone, and the lettering on itwould not have lasted 126 years' exposure.

A point was raised yesterday in Cham-bers by one of the legal gentlemen, a≤ to thefiling of newspapers in cases where serviceof citation is made by adverti3em?nt. Inthe caae under notice the citation lied to beadvertised in two weekly papers. When theweekly paper, with its fiity odd pages cameto be filed up with tlio other papers, it madequite a portentous bundle. Th-e rules, how-ever, are inflexible on the point that a copyof tit? pxper must be filed. If many cita-tions have to appear in weekly papers, theGovernment will have to greatly enlarge thesafe room ,at the Supreme" Court. HisHonour, however, propounded a common-senso way out of the difficulty, by suggest-ine that tba leaf containing the advertise-ment shou'd be filed, together with an affi-davit of the solicitor toat it appeared inthe issue of the paper.

The installation of the Worshipful Masterof the District Grand Stewards' Lodge No.2627, E.C., and the investiture of his officers,was held at the Masonic.Hull last, week, theceremony being conduotcd by R.W. Bro. R.l>. Thomas, D.G.M., assisted by the offi-cers of District Ci-Jid Lodge. Th?, orches-tra and choir <■' the Canterbury Lodije,1018, under ihu direct ion of W. Bro. A." J.Merton, D.G.S.W.. very effectively renderedthe.musicil portion of ths ceremony. W.Bro. C. A. Myi.ro was duJy presented andinstalled., the oiiietr.? being invested by W.Bru. S. I). CondtK, D.Ct. Sec, as follows:—W. Bro. I\. J. Wark, I.P.M ; Bro. l>. Way-m.uih, y.W. : Br:>. L. A. Slater, J.W. ;Bro. GUo. Mitchell, treasurer: W. Bro. R.Gresn, P.M.. secretly; Bro. R. Heaton

S.D. ; Bio. B. S. Collier, J.D. ;Bro. W. ]•:. Sorrell. I.G. There was a ve'rvrepris&ctdtive gathering of Masters ofLodges and Brethren from different parts ofthe colony, who w-ere subsequenti-y enter-tained by the W.M. at a banquet held in therefectory.

NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING.• A new fourstoned building is to.bo erected■on Lambton Quay, Wellington, for a publictrust office. It will also afford accommoda-tion for several,,of the other Governmentdepartments.'

FRENCH ANNEXATION IN THEPACIFIC.

News from Tahiti says that last monththe French -warship L'Aube annexed Rurutu,ono of the Austral group, south of Tahiti.The natives 'had petitioned for annexation tofacilitate trade with the French islands.The Tubuai or Austral Islands are allsmall.Their total area is about 100 square milesand population about 2300.

PARLL-UIENTARY LIBRARIAN.Our Wellington correspondent states that

the Library Committee recommend the ap-pointment of a chief librarian at a salary of£400, and that Mr James, the present as-sistant librarian, be retained at a salaryof £3Qp per annum; also that a grantof £50 be made to Mr James for his«;xtra services during the pasfcsix months.

THE LAW DRAUGHTSMANAccording to our Wellington correspon-

dent, Mr W. JaEiife, kte of Ashburton, ismentioned as likely to succeed Dr. Fitohettas law <i?aughtsman. ifr Jolliffa is anEnglish barrister, and is known as the com-piler of handbooks of our locil governmentlaw, education law, and the kibour lawsOar correspondent adds that tie appoint-ment, if made, is likely to prova a satisfac-tory one. Mr Raid, the present Solicitor-General, whose place is to be taken %y DγFitcii*tt, will retire on a pension. He willleave N-ew Zealand shortly on a tour roundtb» -world. The sabry of this position is£1000 per annum.

CADET CORPS IX THE SCHOOLS.Speaking at a meeting of the Otago

Education Board regarding the Sormationof cadet corps in the public schools of thecolony, Mr Mitchell, according to the Dune-din "Star," said that a largo number of

such corps had been in existence in Otagofor pearly twenty yeacs, and he knew thatin some cases the Government instructor hadbeen instructing these.corps. But in Can-terbury, Wellington, and otbxsrplaces in theNorth" Island itey were only just etartingto form cadet corps; so that in Otago wobad been very much ahead of the times. Hβhoped, if the Government wanted to senddown for the use of oar boys any of thedummy riike that bad been received, thatthe Board would set theirfacesagainst any-thing of the kind. He thought ifboys weregoing to be taught drill and the use of therifle they ought to be taughA with, theactual weapon.

THE COLONY'S EXPORTS.Thte N*w Zealand Shipping Company

has just issued a leaflet giving in conciseform the direct exports from New Zealandto the United Kingdom during the yearfcaded 30th June last. These are interest-ing as showing the extent to which we lookto the Mother Country as a market for ourproduce. The totals of the different classesof exports are given asunder: —Frozen meat,3,436,281 sheep (each, 60M>); wool and skins.403 416 bales; leather and basils, 5218bales; flax, 62,734 bales, tallow and pelts,59,625 casks; preserved meats, 39,057cases; wheat, peas and beans, 338,502sacks; oats, 66,894 sacks; grassseed, 28.628 sacks; butter, 9285 tons;cheese, 4459 tons; frozen shares and rabbits,217,121 crates; gum, 49.994 packages; suit-sundries, 2986 tons. Lyttelton headed thelistas tfce port shipping "most frozenmutton,1,021,010 sheep, or nearly one-third of thetotal, leaving that port. Wellington camftnext with 875,019 sbeep, and Timaru third■with 430,793 sheep. In the- export of wooland skins "Wellington was first with 121,010baks, Lyttelton next with 72,313 bales, andNapier "clos« up thd!ni with 63,438 bales.Atvckl&nd: was responsible for the wholo ofthe export of gum; Wellington sent aboutfive-sixths of the flax; while Lyttelton andTimaru between them shipped almost thewhole of the wheat, peas, and beans. TheBluff came to the front with frozen rabbitsand hares, more thorn hidf of the cratC3being shipped from that part, the greaterpart cf the balance .going from Port Oaal-im-rs. WdUnston forwarded 27,819 of the39,057 cases of"preserved meats sent Home.The vessels which conveyed the goods w«r©69 steamers, of a gross register of 372,396tons, and 44 sailing vessels, of 54,062 tonsnet regietSr.

TARANAKI IRONSANDAt a meeting of the New Plymouth

Harbour Board! an application was

received for a lease of the fore-shore. The applicant agreed to de-posit £100, to bet forfeited in the event ofhis failure to form a bona fide companywith a capital of at least £100,000, to workthe ironsand deposits, vithiin eighteenmonths. The lease is not required forspeculative .purposes, but on the almost cer-tainty of floating a company to work thedeposits. A large portion of the capitalis being found in the colony.

PERSONAL ITEMS.Messrs Geo. W. Gibson and J. Edgar

Gibson were passengers from the South bythe express last night.

Mr William l>. Main, of Bunedin, was apassenger by the same train.

Mr W. Langdon is in town.iirT. C. Caull arrived in townyesterday.Among the passsngcrs for the South by

the express yesterday were Captain Hay-burst, and Messrs W. Strange, G. A. U.Tapper, and R. F. Hobson.

CABLE NEWS.THE ENGLISH LIBERALS

"United Press Association—By ElectricTelegraph—Copyright.

(Received September 21st, 9.16 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

Lord Rosebery has been informally ap-pr^fchfjdtp,.resume thfi.l«E(.dgi:4iip °* &cLiberal party, tout has declared the over-tures to be inopportune.

(Received September 21st, 9.5 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

■ Mr Herbert Gladstone's admissions havedismayed the Radicals.

NEW SOUTH WALESPOLITICS.

United Pres3 Association—By ElectrioTelegraph—Copyright.

(Received September 21st, 9.45 a.m.)SYDNEY, September 21.

The Conferencebetween the two Houses ofthe Legislature over tihs amendments inthe Sydney Corporation Bill lasted severalhours, but was fruitless, the Council re-fusing to give way in itsamendments dealingwith the lodger vote and the election of theMayor.

Sir W. J. Lyne (the Premier), in announc-ing the result in the Assembly, suid thedevelopment precipitated a crisis necessitat-ing grave consideration. In order to con-sider the situation he would allow the matterto stand over until Tuesday.

HOME AND FOREIGN.United Press Association—By Electrio

Telegraph—Copyright.(Received September 21st, 9.16 a.m.)

WRECK OP AN EGYPTIAN STEAMER.CAIRO, September 20.

The Egyptian mail steamer Charkieh. hasbeen wrecked at Rosetta; 100 of thoseaboard perished.

THE SAHARAN OASIS.PARIS, September 20.

There has been severe fighting betweenFrench and native troops on the SabaranOasis, recently annexed by France. TwoFrench officers and fifteen, men have beenkilled.

THE WHITE STAR LINE(Received September 2lst, 9.15 p.m.)

LONDON, September 21.The White Star line has ordered two

13,000 ton steamers at Belfast for the West-ern Australian trade.

AUSTRALIA.United Press Association—By ElectnaTelegraph—Copyright.(Received September 21st, 9.45 a.m.)

AUSTRALIAN STATION BOUGHT BYA NEW ZEALANDER.

ADELAIDE, September 21.The Princess Royal station, near Burra,

comprising 19,000 acres of freeholdand stock,has been purchased by Mr John Teimant, oiInvercargill, for £38,500.

INDUTRIAL ARBITRATION.PERTH, Septembsr 21

In the Legislative Assembly a proposal toinclude Government employees under theIndustrial Arbitration Bill, was negatived.The Government opposed it.

A FEDERATION BANQUET.(Received September 22nd, 1.15 a.m.)

SYDNEY, September 21.Goulburn celebrated the consummation of

federation by a banquet. The guests in-cluded1the Governor, Sir W. J. Lyne, MessrsBarton and Reid, The proceedings weremarked by great enthusiasm. The speecheswere chiefly a recapitulation of the advan-tages of union. >

FATAL QUARREL.CHARTERS TOWER, September 21

Two Chinamen quarrelled, and one killedthe other with a stick.

CABLE NEWS.

THE WARIN SOUTH AFRICA.

BOERS (DESTROYING THEIR,ARTILLERY.

THEIR CAUSE RECOGNISED ASHOPELESS.

A MARAUDING RABBLE.

HOLLAND'S OFFER TO KRUGER.

RESENTED BY THE ENGLISH PRESS.

GREAT BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.

NO, INTERFERENCE (INTENDED.

United Press Association—By EleofecioTelegraph—Copyright.

(Received September 21st, 9.5 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

The English Press resents Holland's ef-fusive patronage and signal honours to ex-President Kruger, The "Standard" saysHolland's action is provocative and insolentThe Dutch are ungrateful and no longer ourfriends, nor have they any claim to OUTregard.

A REPRESENTATION FROMHOLLAND.

(Received September 21st, 9.20 p.m.)LONDON, September 21.

Holland has informed Great Britain thatshe offered a warship owing toMrEruger'shealth. Great Britain replied that it wasnot intended to interfere with, ibis jour-ney.

BOER RETREAT FROM KOMATIPOORT.

THEIR CAUSE HOPELESS.

(Received September 21st 9.25 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

Lord Roberts reports the Boers havedestroyed several of their "Long Toms" andfield guns, and have degenerated intomarauding bands.

(Received September 21st, 9.25 p.m.)LONDON, September21.

Lord Roberts cables that 3000 Boers re-treated from Komati Poort. Seven hun-dred crossed th« frontier into Portugueseterritory, others deserted, and the balancehave occupied the spurs of Lebombo moun-tain.

There was a general tumult when thehopelessness of the cause was recognised.

THE BRITISH OPERATIONS.PURSUING MARAUDING BANDS.

NARROW ESCAPE OP GftNEKALRUNDLE.

LONDON, September 21.General, Bundle attacked fironkorstfon-

tein and captured a gun and thirty wag-gons.

(Received September 22nd, 12.30 a.m.)LONDON, September 21.

A speat poia-pom shell struckand braisedGeneral Rundle without disabling him.

Generals-Kelly-Kenny and Hart are pur-suing marauding bands in the Doornbergand Potchefstroom districts respectively^

A NATAL REBEL SENTENCED.

(Received September 21st, 9.5 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

Vernaak, a leading Natal rebel, <hasbeen sentenced to three years' imprisonmentand lined £1500.

IMPERIAL COMMISSIONS FORCOLONIALS.

Tiho following colonials: (have \>.. :i- ap-pointed second lieutenants in the regimentsindicated:—Privates Woods, New (SouthWales Mounted Infantry, WorcestershireRegiment; Mitchell, New South WalesMounted Infantry, Manchester Regiment;Knox, South Australian Mounted Infantry,Royal Irish Regiment; Wallace, ThirdQueensland Contingent, West Yorkshire Re-giment ; Neill, Victorian Mounted Infantry,Manchester Regiment; Lieutenant Mace,Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, North Lan-cashire Regiment; Lieutenant Wylly, Tas-manian Mounted Infantry, Berkshire Regi-ment.

THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT.

Received September 21st, 9&J5 a.m.)Of the First Canadian Contingent, 500 re-

turn from South Africa ; the remainder havevolunteered to remain throughout the cam-paign."

MICHAEL DAVITT'S VIEWS OF THEBOERS.

'Mr Michael Davitt contradicts the state-ment that he has been disillusionised in re-gard to the Boers. The remark about hisdisillusionment was attz-ibuted to him bysome Nonconformists, w<ho met him on thehomeward journey from South. Africa/

COLONIAL CASUALTIES,

(Received September 21st, 9.25 p.m.)LONDON, September 21.

The following casualties are reportedamqng colonials:—Western Australian—Private Force, died of wounds. New Zea-landers—J. Siva, severely wounded; H. J.H. Lock and J. Close, slightly wounded atWondersfontein.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TEIEGRAMS.)WELLNGTON, September 21.Kir Alfred Milnfer cabled as follows to MrSeddon:—"General French telegraphs fromBarbwton, on the 17th mat.. that LieutenantCameron, of New Zealand, who was re-leased, is in the hospital with fever."

Sir Alfred Milner advises Mr Seddon thatthe details of the wounds sustained by NewZealanders at Ottoshoop on the 9th instare as follows:—McLean, flesh wound inthe thigh; Taylor, in the neck; Roberta, iathe right shoulder; Francis, in the right leg ;Cananran, in the head; Atkinson, contusionof the right knee. AU are doing well, andhave been sent to Mafelriag.

CABLE NEWS,

THE CRISIS INCHINA;

OFFER BY THE EMPRESS-DOWAGER.

HOW GERMANY'SPROPOSALS WERERECEIVED.

CAPTURE OF FORTS BY THEALLIES.

TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF WOMENMISSIONARIES.

HOW TWO LADIES DIED.

A RUSSIAN ATROCITY.

MURDER OF UNARMED CHINESE.

United Press Association—By_ ElectaioTelegraph—Copyright.

(Received September 21st. 9.5 -a.a)HONG KONG, September 20.

The Ambassadors, in their interview -sriAPrince Ching insisted on the retireaaieafcof the Dowager, and theKeinstatementof tiieEmperor to. supreme power.

Renter's correspondent at Pekin afcastesthat the Dowager is grilling to-iefcum .>*qPekin, if protected.

AN EXCHANGE OF POSTS.

Sir Claude Macdonald exchanges pos&with Sir E. M. Satow, Ministerat Japan.

LIES OF THE LITERATI.

The Order of Literati arecirculatingjleai-,-lets in Canton, announcing-Chiuese victories,and that thePowers axe-ciwingioe^ieace.

GERMANY'S PROPOSALS.

NOT ACCEPTED BY AMERICA. BUS-SIA AND JAPAN. '

(Received September 21st, 9.5 a.m.)WASHINGTON, September^).

The authorities here fear the result -of.Germany's proposals will be the prolongation,of hostilities, and tihe American GovernmeEfthas declined its support, on the ground*ifostthey will impose impossible conditions*

SHANGHAI, September*2o. xThere is immense satisfaction

the German. Emperor's Note. ■ ,WASHINGTON, September^.

Iα a letter, Ting Pang, the-Chines&sMmis-ter here, declares Germany's proposals,, asenunciated in the Not© to the Powers,.aareimpossible.

LONDON, *European papers generally approve-K3er-many'a suggestions.

The French newspapers unanimously sup*port the German Emperor.

The London "Daily News'" Berlin cor-respondent says the Emperor's plan is in-tended to prevent any Power playing a dou-ble game.

(Rfioeived September 22nd, 12.30a.m.)BERLIN, September 21,

It ia claimed in Berlin that Gbrmany'e'proposals with reference to China have beeneverywhere favourably received exceptingby Russia, America and Japan.

CAPTURE OF FORTS.HONG KONG, September 20.

The allies to-day attacked the Pei-tangforts, north of Tien-tein. A heavy cannon?ading is proceeding.

(Received September 22nd, 12.30 a.m.)BERLIN, September 21,

Reports have b&en received hare tha-t theallies captured the Pei-tang and Lubai forts,though their losses were heavy,

ALLEGED RUSSIANATROCITIES,

TWELVE THOUSAND UNARMEDCHINESE MURDERED.

(Received September 21st, 10.18p.m.)LONDON, September 21,

Th« '"Standard's" Moscow correspondentstates that the Russians disarmed fivethousand Chinese at Blagoveschensk and ledthem in small batches to the lw.uk of theriver- Amur, <vrdering tlieia to cross to tneChinese side. There were no boats and-theriver was ranid and a mile wide. At theleast aign of hesitation men, "women andchildren were stabbed and shot, the bodiesbeing flung into the stream. Similar oc-currences took place elsewhere. It is be-lieved that altogether twelve thousand werethus killed.

HOW MISSIONARY WOMENDIED.

HORRIBLE SUFFERINGS.

* ATROCIOUS TREATMENT BYCHINESE.

(Received September 21st, 9.55 a.m.)SYDNEY, September 21

The details of the journey of a party ofnineteen missionaries belonging to th«sChinaInland Mission,who reached Shanghaiafter fifty days, journey from the provinceof Shansi, are given. Five, of the party, MrsCooper, Misa Bice, Miss Houston, and twochildren named Saunders perished en route.

Shortly after starting they were strippedof everything, leaving all of them, iriehidfaigthe ladies and children, with only a pair ofnative drawers each in the blazing sun, -whichburned them to the bone.

At every village they were attacked anddriven on to another wifch.blows and curses.Neither food nor water could ba obtained,and for days their only support was foundin the filthypuddles along the rojtfbside.

Miss Rice and Misa Houston sat down onthe roadside, saying they would willinglydie, but walk another step they could not.Mies Rice was beaten and thrown down, anda heavy cart drawn backwards and forwardsover her to crush her life out, but not effect-ing this, these Chinese devils dragged heraside and beat her with clubs, only to throwher under the cart again.

This happened repeatedly, until at lastshe was dead.

Miss Houston, who remained with MissRice to theend, maddened with horror, ranfrom the place, but was (recaptured, and re-mained for twenty days in the bands of theChinese. Howshe-came out sheneverknew,but somehow she rejoined thai party in. «fearful state, and with lier.skullfi-aefcoreo,.

She lingered for days with her brain .ex«posed taH mortification set onand!herfriendr in death.

Cooper bad all lie?^iP£eri|fc^iKi§

rHB PEESS, SATUBDAY, : SEPTEMBEB 22^1900. 7

Himalaya tea Is 6d, choice quality. War-deli's.—(Adrt.)Factory butter, Rose brand, 10d. War*

PBOTOGRdPMY,Standish and Preece, by special appoint-ment to his Excellency Lord Raniuxly. 218High street, Christjaauxch. 800

Cey.lindotea reduced 2dper lb atKincaid'sFinest layer figs 8d per lb, new prunesBd, stewiag praaee 6d. WftwWl'*.—•{M*W.

tnrn from her, and the fierce,sun barteredher shoulders and breast, the skin peeled off,and the flies came in swarms. Before deathsupervened, the surface of the upper part ofher body was in an indescribable-conditioa.

When the•little children arrived at Han*kow they «o» co emaciated thattheir-boaeswero aM showing. Then* wae no fieeh ontheir limbs, Tbey had had no food on theway for four days and fcved on grass.

NOTES ON AFFAIRS IN CHINA.Evente have manned during the past few

days. We have b*d a definite pronounctt-nient from Lord Salisbury and the GermanEmperor aa to the aims and intentions ofEngland and Germany. Both, have em-phatically declared that the instigator* andperpetrators of the outrages on foreignersami Christians shall be punished, even if, asLord Salisbury says, tfa6 Allies have to pur-sue them ail over China. From, all shiescomes approval of the stand tbos taken up,exoep-t from the United States, Rus-sia and Japaji. Why America-,!*sword arm should be so paralysed,is not easy to understand, except on theground that President M-cKiuley is des-perately afraid of giving 3lr Bryan, bisrival in the coming Presidential election anymore reason for raising the cry of anti-Impcriaiisin. Tbe reception throughoutthe country of McKinley's foreign policy hassomewhat fitaken the confidence oi his sup-porters in his success at the election, andthe President is evidently more anxious tocatch, votes than to uphold tho honour andprestige o£ his country. Germany's actionappears to contradict the assertion, that- sheis outing in accord with, Russia.

In the meantime the report which camethrough, lletiter's Agency tbiit there werestrong indications tbat all the Allies meantto retixo from Pekiu or Tien-tsin may bedisregarcbed. 'Such a step would b« "sofjreat a confeswion of weakness that theeffect* predicted by Dr. Morrison—the mas-sacre oi mtive Christians and all pro-foreignChinese—would inevitably follow. The Al-lies have got mto Pekin certainly, haverescued ufeek Muusters, and have marchedthrough the Forbidden City, but beyondkiKing a few thousand Chinese they havedone nothing else. Tie impression pro-duced \ip<m die Chinese mind by this dis-play of force would soon disappear if theAllies yiejdod the hardly-won ground ofvantage and retired to their base. It hasalso to bo remembered that outside thePekin-Xien-tsin district comparatively fewChinese know of the success of the foreign-ers, and are perfectly witling to believe thatthe Chinese troops have won great battlesand that the Powers are suingfar peace. Scores of millions prob-ably know nothing at all of lieevents of the past three months.Tho -indifference of the inhabitants of onepart of China to what takes place in anotherpart is incredibly to a Briton with his dailysapply of news from the four corners ofthe earth, and his world-wide sympathies"with all that concerns the Empire. It ispossible that there are still many Chinesewho believe that tho Japanese were beatenin the late war, it ia a fact that largenumbers firmly held this opinion a year ortwo ago. *It is intended, we are told, that someef the Russian troops shall winter inFekin. It will be bo hardship for them toefidure the keen cold of a, winter in Nor-thern China, arid it is satisfactory to learnthat our Indian troops are also well equippedfor the rigours of the climate. The re-vised scale of field service clothing for na-tive troops on active service in the winterincludes the Issue of two blankets insteadof one, a jeraey, mittens, a Balaclava cap,■warm pyjamas, and a thick warm coat.The question of footgear has been the sub-ject of much consideration. The Generalcommanding at Hong Kong suggested furb-jjits for the mounted and the War Office]■:-.,posed imtanned leather mocassins oversTuOokin-ga, as worn, by the Canadian lnmbermen, but the Government of India consider-ed goat-hair-socks, as worn by the Nor-wegian array, with ammunition boots of aspecial large size, suitable andeasily procurable. General GaseJee wasto D3consulted on the subject. ■Eight thousand troops fromHunan are re-ported to have joined the Emprees-Dowager,and other large contingents axe marchmg"U)lior assWitanoe. In her Hunanese troops theDowager wiH find hearty support inherowti-foragn policy, for the of thatrich province air© haters of foragnere, and«xc rough and turbulent to a degree. "TheHunaneee as a whole and inprinciple," saysColquhoun, "have aiwaye been averse to theinroads of foreign men and foreign things.They are proud and conservative, possessingthe courage of their opinions in a muchstronger degree than is tli» case with thenatives of any oti»er province. There hasthus grown up in Hunan a kind of anti-foreign public opinion, which forme a back-ground and a basis for the nrnchin&tions oftil* Ktercu-y ckss, and of the lawless ruffianso£ the atresia. . . . Tt is partly suchconsiderationa -which have field back theBritish Government from pressing more ur-gently for freedom of trade in tha* province,and which induced it to accept as a substi-tute theport of Yochau, which is not withinthe province at ail, but on Jthe extreme outermargin of it."

THE STOKE PROSECUTIONS.CONTINUATION OP PROCEEDINGS

(riUESS ASSOCIATION TBLECftAM.)NELSON, September 21.The Court resumed" the hearing of the

charges «<gainst Brothers Wibertus and Kil-lian here to-day.

MrFell for thedefence of BrotherKilli&n,said he proposed to call witnesses. Ho con-tradicted the alleged assaults either in totoorby way of explanation. The charges weretheresult of the popular clamour, but there■was no reason why the accused should betreated as tho scapegoat. Even if the ac-cused had exceeded the authority as a school-master, the case could be metby a small fine.Though the time lnad expired he could notccc why the whole machinery of theSupremeCourt should be set in motion, and the ac-causedl subjected to the indignity of being,placed on trial on such a trivial charge. Al-though there had been a public scandal inconnection with the institution, the Benchshould disabuse its mind entirely of thatatwd deal -with the charges on the merits.As to the witnesses, the boy Moore was oneof the most virulent before the Commission.If he was struck in the manner describedhe deserved it, but the striking was deniedby the accused. Counsel admitted that theaccused had punished the boy Davis, osd ex-plained that when the charge was first laidthe brothers took steps to find out fromDavis and the ether boys present what hadreally happened. Ifc was with this objectthwtDavis was invited to call at the schoolas commented on by Mr Myers yesterday,butno attempt had been madr> to suborn theboy's evidence, as implied yesterday. Heclosed by describing the charges as trumpery.

Jamaf Solan, known in religion as BrotherKili&n, gave evidence. He had been a Pre-fect at ihe Stoke school. Hβ punishedDavis at evening prayers about August,1899. There were about 110 boys in theroom efc the time. During prayer Davis•was l&Biglung and talking. Witness cau-tioned liim by a motion of the hand, butwas nob obeyed After prayers witnessspoke quietlytoDavis. Davis, who was stillkneeling, seemed angry and said defiantly,"What do you mean?" Witness then gave3iim one sla-P.'with the open left hand onthe side of the head. It was an ordinarybox on the ear, such as parents often givechildren. Davisrecoiled twoor threesteps,but did not fall. As witness gave thestrokewith the hand he said, "Stand out." Davisstood out, and weatto the dormitory. Davisraav have gone toBrother Loetus afterward*.Witness did not ttonk the Wow could poe-sibly have discoloured Danes eye, as hedid not notice any marks on the, boy's faceafterwards. He had never punished Davisbefore oraince. .

Brother Kiiian, sharply cross-examinedby Mr xMyers, said ixe had never strode aboy with a clenched fist. He had on oneoccasion caned a boy with a, supplejack onthe back and legs when his clothes wereon. Hβ had never kicked a. boy. Hewas somewhatbas£, but never really angrywith the boys. He was not as impulsiveman, but wwUd,not cay that Brother Loetuswas untruthful in saying to the Commissionthat witness was an iaftpu&iv* man. Aaa Prefect ho had frequently had to adaasp-,inter punishment as part of iiis outiee. As

to ifahe Moore episode, witness had knownthat Moore said before the Commission thathe had struck Davis in, the eye, but witnessbad not appeared to give a denial as foe waenot oilled. He did not volunteer, as hecould not leave bis duty. He had notexplained to the Commission that other seri-ous allegations were against him, becausehe ibad not been asked.

Donald MacDonald, known in religion asBrother Augustine, gave corroborative evi-dence. Witness admitted conversing with a-hoy regarding his evidence, but denied at-tempting to influence the evidence, merelyadvising the boy that at the Courthe would have to stick* to whathe believed to be true," ac to failing downfrom- die blow or attempting to avoidit.

In cross-examination, witnessaaid he hadbeen asked by Mr Pell and Brother John, tohunt up evidence for tbe defence. Hβ badsuspected Davis would be calledon the otherside as to the assault by Brother KHian. Hehad spofeen to all tlse Crown witnesees(boys), as tbey bad come to him to shakehands, but bad not alluded to tbe case.Thought that Davis was absolutely only aCrptmwitness. He had spoken to h*im aboutthe case, but was not positive.

Mr Myers read a list of names of theCrown witnesses.

Witness admitted speaking to Baker, batnot others. Witness was cross-examined atlength as to his interview with Davis, andconversation as to tbe case. Mr Fell pro-tested at the questions of Mr Myers beingnot fair..

Brother Kilian, thaflgedi with assaultingthe boy Davis by striking him in the eye,was committed for trial He was allowedbail, himself in £50, and two sureties of£25. These were forthcoming.

Brother Wibertus was charged with com-mitting indecency in respect to a boy. Thecharge was laid under the Criminal Code,and the Court was cleared. The evidence isunfit forpublication. Two lads corroborat-ed to the extent that therewas opportunityfor the offence. The evidence will be con-tinued to-morrow. Accused was admittedto bail—himself in £100 and one surety of£50.

During the proceedings Brother Wibertusreceived information of the death of hisfather in Belgium.

SHIPPING AND MAILS.United Prese Association—By Electrio

Telegraph—Copyright.(Received September 22nd, 1.15 a.m.)

SYDNEY, September 21.Arrived—Westralia.Sailed—Mararoa, for Auckland.

(press association telegbam.)WELLINGTON, September 21.

Tho colonial mails per the India fromMd,bourne on August 15Ut, were deliveredin London on September 16th, a day eariy.

Tho colonial mails per tbe Warimoo,which left Brisbane on August 17th. w«redelivered inLondon on September 19th, duedate.

AMATEUR ATHLETICASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the Council of the AmateurAthletic Association was held last night atthe Hereford Hotel. Hon. E. C. J. Stevens,the new president, occupied the chair. ThePioneer Amateur Bicycle Club wrote, apply-ing for the management of the coming NewZealand championship meeting. Th<» reso-lution pasHed at the last meeting, referringthe subject of the management of the cham-pionship meeting to a sub-oommittee wasrescinded. It was then agreed, after somediscussion, that the conduct of the cham-Skraship meeting be given the Pioneer

iicycle Club on the same terms as havebeen in the past granted to clubs in othercentres. The question of arranging detailswith the Pioneer Club was left to a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Selig, John-ston, W. G. Atack, Grierson, and Dr. Jen-ings. Mr Hornibrook wrote, askingwhether he was eligible as an amateur ath-lete, as he was a teacber of Sandow exer-cises. It <was decided that the opinion ofthe Amateur Athletic Union of Australasiabe asked for on the subject. The question<ft thereinstatement r>f Mr P. M< Thompsonwasreferredtothe Committeeto report upon. The Council of the N«wZealand League of Wheelmen asked whetherthe Council would appoint delegates to meetdelegates from the League to discuss thequestion of the recognition by the Associa-tion of amateur athletes who were members,of traaffiliated cltrbs. It was resolved thattheRules Committee should confer with thedelegates of the League of Wheelmen on thesubject. Mr Lees, for Mr Bacbelder, gavenotice of an amendment in therules with re-gard to the champion banner, constitutingprovincial districts for competition for thebanner at the champion meeting. Dr.Jennings was elected as the chairman ofthe Council for the present year.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The City Guards > held a Governmentparade at "the Drillshed yesterday evening.Forty-four mustered, and they were putthrough the exercises by Captain Cresswell.

The first shooting on the Waikari rangeby the Amuri Mounted Rifles took place onthe 20th September, when the followingmembers did their class filing:—TrooperJ. McDowell 6Y, Corporal J. Neeve 64, Ser-geant M. Lister 64, Trooper W. Lee 50,Trooper W. Neeve 44, Trooper R. Young43.

CYCLING.(ntXSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

AUCKLAND, September 21.At an annual genital meeting of the

Auckland Amateur and Cycle Clubto-night, the memb*ers instructed the club'sdelegates to the New Zealand Cyclists'AlMance to vote for an amalgamation withthe New Zealand' League of Wheelmen onthe terms Submitted by the sub-committeeof the New Zealand Amateur Athletic As-sociation last year, witzh the exception ofclause 6, which allows of the control ofthe amateur section being exercised fromAuckland for the time being.

POLITICAL NOTES.

WELLINGTON, September 21.MOCK BALLOT PAPERS

Some little time ago Mr Ell made a com-plaint about the great annoyance caused byelection touts thrusting mock ballot papersinto the hands of voters entering tie pollingbooths on election days. He said Parlia-ment should legislate to put a stop to thepractice. The Premier seemed to expresssome doubt as to whether there was anyreal objection to the practice. Mr EU, how-ever, assured him that such was the case,and he has now submitted to the Premiera requisition signed by no fewer than 37members in favour of abolishing the nuis-ance. Only four members who were askedrefused to sign.

THE BRITON'S PRIVILEGE.Mr Hone Heke, M.H.R., favours the in-

troduction of licensed houses for the saleof liquor in theKing Country. Speakingon the subject in the House yesterday after-noon he asked what were theprivileges of theEnglish speaking race? "Long beers," in-terjected Mr Pirani, who holds oppositeviews to Mr Heke. "Yes," added MrHeke, "beer has really been the milk thathas nourished the English, race, and led toits present greatness." "What aboutwhisky," queried another member."Whisky," said Mr Heke, "is also a liquid,but ifc is attached to the Scotch race..""And the Irish," added yet another member,amid some good-natured banter.

THE ROYAL VISIT.The resolution, as submitted byMrSeddon

and as passed by the House, was remarkablefor its bad English and composition. Onesentence in it savours very -much of theYankee advertiser, thus: —"Feeling assuredthat the natural wonders and beauty of the*oeu*ry will prove botk interesting and at-tractive." Fortunately the Speaker or some,other official appears* to have taken thematter in hand, and this sentence does notnow appear in the resolution, while severalother corrections have been made.

THE HOUSE FAMINE.FACTS AND OPINIONS ABOUT THE

SCARCITY OF DWELLINGS. :

(WX OXTR SPECIAL BSPOBTCT.)"House-hunting" is one of those experi-

ences that the householder in the unfortu-nate position of not possessing a house ofhis own has to go through, and under ordi-nary circumstances it is not of the mostpleasant nature. At the present juncturethe discomforts, disappointments and in-conveniences connected with the "hunt" are

intensified ten-fold—«ome particularly un-lucky householders would bo inclined to saya hundred-fold—owing to the difficulty, al-most amounting to total inability, of gettingsuitable four, five, and six-roomed dwellings.Various causes for this state of affairs areassigned by the gentlemen interviewed by arepresentative of"The Press" on thesubject;but from a comparison of their views thechief reasons appear to be—firstly, an almostimperceptible increase in the population dueto the high rate of wages ruling in the build-ing and other trades; and secondly, to thedemand which has arisen, due probably tothe bubonic plague-scare, for modern houseswith conveniences absent from most of thedwellings built ten or twelve years ago.The opinion is general that the approachingopening of the Exhibition and of the Jubileerejoicings have not affected the demand forhouses; but, on the otherhand, it cannot begainsaid that thesefunctions must ba exert-ing a certain amount ofinfluence, and attract-ing residents whose stay will probably onlybe a temporary one, to this city. Below aregiven the details of the opinions expressedby several well-known,bouse and land agentson the subject.

"Unquestionably dwelling-houses of everykind are scarceat" present," remarked Mr H.L. Bowker, "and tbey are scarcer than Ihave ever known them to be in my businesscareer, which has extended over forty years.The cause? I should say the influx of popu-lation brought about by the carpenters,bricklayers and other workmen, who havebeen in such good employment atsuch a goodrato of wages, writing to their friends inother parts of the colony and telling tnenithat this was a sort of 'Lawl of Gcehen''flowing with milk and honey, , and thesefriends have come to Ohcristchurch almostimperceptibly. Another reason, which couldbe verified, if necessary, by enquiries at theRegistrar's office, is that there has been anincrease in the number of marriages. Then,again, a number of o&d houses have beenpulled down. In some instances four or fivesmallhouses have given place to one modernstructure, and, of course, this -has reducedthe number of small houses available."

Asked if there -were any indication thatbuilding was in excess of the requirementsMr Bowker pointed out that the primaryreason for building was to supply the de-mand for houses. "Fourteen or fifteenyears ago," he proceeded to say, very few-houses were built in Christchurch, but aboutfour or five years ago, consequent on thereduced price of money, a considerableamount of building was done. But thecheapness of money, so far as I have beenable to ascertain, has not resulted in anyrash building speculations. Again, theclass of building which is being erected, atpresent,, shows that they are not being builtfrom purely speculative .motives. Peoplewith capital to invest appear to favour pro-perty rather than any other form of invest-ment, for in the worst of times you.canalways get 5 per cent, oel your outlay. Iknow in my own experience of careful men,who have made money and put it into houseproperty.; and the increase inbuilding opera-tions may also be attributed to the factthat, -whereas thirty or thirty-five years ago,there were,, perhaps not ten people in thecity worth £10,000, there are probably atpresent' a hundred persons worth thatamount and over. You appear surprised,but I fancy you would be more surprised ifyob saw the income tax returns! .Two orthree gentlemen" have recently been Siscuss-ing the question ofhouse property with mc,and one expressed the opinion that if heowned property he would sell out now, be-cause he anticipated) that after the Exhibi-tion values would"fall. But my opinion isgive mc property before shares in dredgingcompanies or in any other feompany."

"What is making rents a little dearer,"Mr Bowker said in answer to a question onthe point, "is, of course, the scarcity ofhouses suitable for the working class, al-though I know of scone landlords who haverot increased their rents, simply becausethey have tenants on whom they can relyto pay with regularity. I don't think thatthe fact of the Exhibition coming on has hadthe slightest effect in increasing the rentsof the smaller houses. The tendency is, Ithink, that ultimately people will be ableto obtain a more modern house at tie rentsthey previously paid far inferior houses.There is, I may say, a tremendous dsmardat present for houses suitable for boarding-houses, but they are practically unobtain-able. My impression is that even if theywere the people who took them would in allprobability be disappointed with regardto the profitableness of their undertaking."

Mr Allan Hopkins pointed out that thescarcity of dwelling-houses had not comeupon the community suddenly, but had .be-come more mark«l during the past threeyears. "I feel convinced," he remarked,"that the Jubilee has little or nothing todo with it, and that it is due to tte expan-sion of population, and generally from theprosperity we have been experiencing.Rents, as compared with two years ago,have advanced. I should say, from betweentwelve and a half to twenty per cent, Con-sequent on the scarcity of houses. I am .sell-ing houses every day on time payment, andI am of opinion that thisstate ofaffairs willcontinue for several years. Even thepoorest workman nowadays wants a bath-room and a water service, and proper drain-age. Owing to the gradual way in whichthings have reached their present state, soopposite to anything like a 'boom,' theymustcontinue so for a considerabletime, andare not likely to collapse suddenly. Weneed, at present, one thousand houses inChristchurch and suburbs"—the elevating ofthe reporter's eyebrows indicated that"hewas somewhat taken aback by thisstatement—"and if we hod then to startwith on next Monday morning, there wouldnotbe a quarter of them left free at the endof a fortnight. I notice your surprise, butI explain the matter thus:—There are atpresent a large number of .people living-inlodgings, and there are cases of two familiesliving in one hous?. and th«se psopls areanxious to get houses, and,would snap themup ifthey were available. Why. every day.from nana o'clock in the morning till sixat night, we have a regular procession ofpeople enquiring for houses. Then thereare a number of people living in old-fashioned houses at present, devoid ofmodern conveniences, and without r>ropsrdrainage. Ttess people, afraid of diph-theria and typhoid, wouid remove intomodem and convenkttt houses to-morrow ifthey were obtainable?'

Another agent interviewed considered thatthere has betn an influs of people from thecountry districtsto town, with, the intentionof making their living, in the city. Fromremarks made by enquirers for houses whohave come irom the other centres in thecolony, he imagined that much the samestate of affairs with regara to the scarcityof dwelling-houses existed in Wellingtonand Dunedin. No doubt there has beenan influx of people from other parts oftie colony, but it was difficult to say ofwhat extern. Tha scarcity of small houseswas probably due to the fact that they werenot being built, as a person when he had a■four-roomed: house up, usually found that byadding a couple of rooms he cot a much*betfcer rent for very little additional ex-penditure. People "nowadays, he pointedout. will not put •up .with the rough-and-ready accommodation of some years ago.At the prices Tuling at present* for build-ing material and, labour, no c«e could buildfor speculative purposes, and the opinion ofone or two prcsninent builders was thatbuilding would get cheaper. The houseswanted at prss«nt were dwellings whichwould let at a yearly rental of £40. andthere is a great scarcity of such. Withinthe lost two or three months he }iad hsda continual stream of applicants fer housesof from three to five rooms, and the demandhad been greater than it had ever been be-

fore: lh addition, to the demand forboawKng-houKS, wiich always arose asShow tane approached, be stated tfcatt-bere"were numerous"inqui^'for; shops in;the city, which; are at present rery scarce,owtng,probably, to tbelrosy season comingon, ■ .' • ■■ -■ •' '■' ' ■■'.;: ■■;'. ■'•"

THE DANGER FROM FIRETWO PRIVATE BOARDING SCHOOLS

VISITED,

(by obb special reporter.)Visits to two private boarding schools

were,made yesterday by a representative of"The Press," with the object of ascertain-ing tbe precautions taken there against anoutbreak of fire.

The first of these establishments was theWarwick House School in Armagh street.Mr Cook, the headmaster of the school, in-formed our representative that every pre-caution was taken to guard against tire,including a personal tour of inspection of allthe roams tost thing each, evening. Hemade certain that ail the lights were outand tires extinguished. .As to the means ofescape in case of an outbreak, he did notthink any special appliances necessary. Allthe boys' bedrooms were on the second floor,and had windows looking on to a broadverandah, which, runs round two sides ofthe building, and from which descent to theground would be a comparatively easy mat-ter. Some sixteen boys sleep on the prem-ises, and their ages range from 12 to 18years. A ladder from, the roof of tbe veran-dah to the ground might be of assistanceto timid boys, who possibly would not havesufficient nerve to scramble down the ver-andah posts or jump on.to the flower bedssurrounding the building.

Mrs Btwen's private school for girls, afew doors away, was also visited. Some 20girls board here. The building really con-sists of two distinct houses joined by aporch, and its chief advantage in case of firewould be that if either wing should catchfire and the staircase therein become impas-sable, it would be an easy matter to crossto the other wing by means of the roof ofthe connecting porch. Descent to theground could then be made by the stair-case in that particular wing. A convenientverandah simplifies the task of crossingfrom one wing to another. Mrs Bowensome time ago procured a ladder, which isavailable in a handy place outside thebuild-ing, and she intends to increase the facilitiesfor escape by placing knotted ropes nearsome of the windows. Special precautionsare taken to guard against an outbreak.

PARLIAMENT AND MONEYLENDING.

<a—OPINIONS ON PROPOSED LEGISLA-

TION,

(by oxtb. special kebobteb.)The proposals of the Government with re-

spect to the control of money lenders, ascontained in the Bill just introduced, wasthe subject on which a representative of"Tbs Press" interviewed several local moneylenders.

"Why should we not sell our commoditywithout any interference by the State?"asked Mr Raphael, who looked upon theproposal as "iniquitous," and "an unwarrant-able interference with the liberty of the sub-ject." "You don't know," he continued,"the percentage jour grocer, or draper, orany other tradesman charges, but in someinstances the profits are as high, as a hun-dred per cent. The State might as wellstep in and determine and fix the rate ofprofit that a tradesman should make, asto do what is proposed in the Bill."

Mr D. Stranaghan's opinion was that itwould make precious little difference whatrates were fixed, because if money was tobe advanced on the basis of recovering itin Court no business would be done. Themoney lender, iiika the bookmaker, did busi-ness on the understanding that he wouldnot .have to go to recover it—inboth busjpesse» toe-re of h-ondiarVunderstood between Respect-ing the pains -and,penalties .provided in thecase of money lenders pending money bymeans of false representations, Mr Stran-aghan stated that in his experience the mis-representations wtre all from tbe borrowers."A number of people come here," he re-marked, "with the intent to swindle, andthey are, I am sorry to say, in the majority.They come deliberately with cooked talesso nicely concocted that you cannot helpb&iieving them. Then I have more troublein oolleofcing a few shillings from suchclients than I have with larger amountsfrom others." According to Mr Stranaghanthe standard rate for advances on threemonths' bills is 10 per cent., or equal to40 per cent, .pear annum. His opinion wasthat if this Bill 'became law money wouldonly be lent on the best of security, andwould not be advanced to any person thatthe lender had reason to think would haveto be proceeded against in the Court for therecovery of the amount lent.

"It means, practically," said Mr H. M..Shepherd, "one could not lend money atthe rates given in the schedule unless therewas good security, which, of course, is notalways obtainable. For instance, I havemyself advanced money at 5 pw cent, whenI have bsen perfectly satisfied with thesecurity; and where security is forthcom-ing of a satisfactory character the borrowercan always get advances at market prices.Where tlisre is no security, or where it isnot of the best character,"the borrower, inaddition to paying interest on the advance,has to pay for the obligation done him,which, of "course, covers also the risk thelender runs. In short, the latter class ofborrower buys the money from us." MrShepherd also agreed tnat the possibilityof the lender having to recover the moneyin Court would have the effect of restrict-ing business to clients who were not likelyto need the taking of such measures.

THE WELLINGTON ALLEGEDI ILLEGAL OPERATION.

(PBESS ASSOCIATION* TELEGRAM.)WELLINGTON, September 21.

Mrs Mary Henderson was committed fortrim tliis morning on charges of malpracticeand murder.

KAIAPOI KHAKT.The following letter has been received by

the manager ot the Kaiapoi Woollen Com-pany from one of the special correspondentsof the "Weekly Press" with the troops inSouth Africa: —Canterbury Rough Riders,

Pretoria,June 10th, 1900.

The [Manager,Kaiapoi Clothing Factory,

Christchurch.Sir,—ltaffords mc very great pleasure to

write you congratulating your _ firmon the quality of the uniformswhich were supplied the New Zea-land Third Contingent CanterburyRough Riders. I do not think anyclothing worn by the army here could havegone through the work ours has and comeout as well. Every aay you see regimentsin rags on all sides, uniforms worn intoholes and patched with all kinds of cloth.our3are very dirty—in fact, filthy—butvery little sign of wear, and if washedwould look as tidy as ever. On all sidesyou hear-the men congratulating themselveson having tunics which are suitable for thecold weather we are an the midst of. Isincerely hope that the New Zealand Go-vernment will adopt the khaki cloth yousupplied us with inpreference to the ordinary

In writing you I am only voicingthe expressions "of the Rough Riders, who toa man are thankful for the quality of taeiruniforms.

I am, dear sir,Yours faithfully,

DAVID P. BARRY.War correspondent, Cbri&tchurch

"Weekly Press."P.S.—Of th"c two uniforms supplied mc

by your firm, I hare still the first one on.and have -worn it night and day, vrel andfine. I have washed it twice, but so farhave not 'had to mend. —D. P. Barry.

SPORTING.AUSTRALIAN SCBATCHINGS.

United Prees Association—By ElectricTelegraph—Copyright.

(Jieceivd JSepitember 21st, 0.45 ajn>. MELBOURNE, September 21,The following acratchinga are poeted:—Loch

Leven, The Ringer, Ailinja, and Burragundsfor the* Caulfield. Cv&, and Patronage for theMelbourne Cup. • , / ■> ..■;., :=

LORD HOPETOtTN'S HOUSES.United Press Aesociatiortr-By Electric

Telegrapn—Copyright. ,IiQNDOW, September 21.

(Received September 22nd, 12.30 a-m.)The eteamor Yarrawonga takes seventeen

of iord Hopetotm's blood horses to Aus-tralia in charge of the well-known trainer,Ernest Day.ASHBUKTON COUNTY BACING CLUB.The Spring Meeting ol the Aahburton

County Racing dub was concluded yesterdayinperfect weather. The attendance, though bet-ter than on the opening day, was Hardlyup to the average, and a slight increase inthe totalisator returns resulted. Seldom haacnore interestingracing been witnessed on theAshburton course. Speculation was repre-sented by the aura of £1081 passing throughthe totalisator, making £1125 for the meeting.Results:—ALMJNTON HANDICAP, of 35 soys; second

5 aovs from stake. Six furlongs.63. S. Brown's b h Warrington, by Gorton

—Mountain Idly, aged, 9st 21b(S. Derrett) 1

16. E. Alexander's The Orphan, 7st 13ib(L. King) 2

15. V. Harris's Belligerent, Bst 51b(W. Ratcliffe) 3

20 "Whirlwind 7st 101b (W. Brown) and 17Corusa 7st 31b (W. Davy) tdso started.

The Orphan and "Whirlwind were the nrstto show out, Warrington being their neares-tattendant. This order •eras maintained tillthe home turn was reached, where Waxnnfftoriclosed on th« leaders and Cornsa mud© a for-ward move. Half-way up lihe straight all werehard at it except who comfort-ably beat The Orphan by two lengths, halfthat' distance separating second and third.Time, lmin 19sec. Dividend, £1 17s.WINCHMORE PONi" HANDICAP, of 25

soys; second 5 soys from stake. Five fur-

-28. M. °Friedrander's eh f St. Loanda, bySt. Goorge—Flatter, 4yrs, Bst 6lb

(L. H. Hewitt) 138. A. S. Bond's Taranto, 9st 10lb

(L. King) 271. A. E. Hart's The Queen, 7st 13lb

(H. Forward) 318 lodine 7st (E. Scoullar) and 3 Pauline-

you-are-a-Belle 7st (W. Davy) also started.There was little to chooae between Pauline

and St. Loanda for the first three furlongs,the favourite lying last. Once into thestraight, Taranto and The Queen moved up,and although the former at one time managedto get on. terms with St. Ijoanda, in a punish-ing finish he suSered defeat by a head, TheQueen two lengths off third. Time, lmin6 2-sth sec. Dividend, £5 Bs.TINWAJuD HANDICAP, of 60 soys; second

5 soys from stake. One mile.34. J. Cresswell'a b g The Spinner, by Tar-

antulas—Pxima Donna, aged, Sat(W. Brown) +

48. J. McKewen'a br h Nihilist, by Stepniak—Sincerity, syrs, 9at 12lb

(J. MoComb) f22. H. A. Knight's Suzannah, 7st 31b(H. Forward) 3

75 Dundas 9st sib (11. Wilson)"and 11 Phrytie7st 31b (T. O'Brien] also started.

Prom an even start Phryne and Th« Spinnerwere the quickest into their stride, but aftergoing a furlong the field closed up, there notbeing a length between the five runners. Alittle further on Dundas just showed in frontof Nihilist and Phryne, and rounding intothe straight he' had improved his advantageto a length. Half-way up. the running Nihilist■had the leader's measure, Suzannah also givinghim the go-bye. At the diatanco Nihilist wasgoing comfortably in front, apparently havingthe race won. Within a few strides of thepost, however, The Spinnercame with a rattle,and, catching the top weight, just managed toget up and made a dead heat of it; Suzannahtwo lengths off third. Time, lmin 4& l-sthsec. Dividends—On The Spinner, £2 10s;on Nihilist, £1 15s.TRIAL HANDICAP, of 25 soys; second 5 sjovs

from stoke. Six furlongs.21. J. A. Holmes's eh c Terrapin, by Clan-

ranald—Teredina, 3yrs, Bst 71b(W. Brown) 1

12. H. A. Knight's Flame, 7st 7lb(H. Forward) 2

29. H. Ltrnn's Sally, 7st 10lb (W. Toomey) 3•61 Bonaparte 9st 7lb (R. Derrett), 8 Gun-,

rose 7st io:b (L. H. Hewitt), 1 Gloaming 7st9ib, car. Bst (J. Smithell), 7 Lady of the Lake7st 71b (T. O'Brien), and 1 Retreat 7st 7lb(W. Davy) also started.

Terrapin was quickest off the mark, hayingBonaparte and Sally in close attendance rightto within a furlong of home. Here Bonapartebeat a retreat and Flame went after the leader,but although she made uvp.a lot of ..ground, shewSa still a length..to" the bad when the posiwas passed. Time, lmin lUseo. Dividend,COX.DSTREAM WELTER HANDICAP, of

35 soys; second 5 soys from stake. Onemile.

71. C. P. Murray-Aynsley's blk g Huku, by-Vanguard—Spray, 6yrs, 9st 121b

(W. Brown) 121. J. J. Lewis's Lady Medallist, Bst

(W. Davy) 237. M. Hobbs's Bloomer, Bst 131b

(R. Wilson) 39 Speculator Bst 31b (T. O'Brien) also

started.Speculator momentarily showed in front,only

to give way to Bloomer, who went right awayfrom her field, the favourite last. Enteringthe straight Lady Medallist was within alength of the leader. Huku making up hisground in determined manner. At the dis-tance Bloomer had fallen back and Huku goton terms with iLady Medallist, this pair hav-ing the finish to themselves. When within afew yards of the post the favourite went rightaway from Lady Medallist, eventually winningby a length; Bloomer, some distance back, ahead in front of Speculator. Time, lmm 462-sth sec. Dividend, £1 14s.DISPOSAL HANDICAP, of 20 soys. The

winner to be sold for 15 soys. Five fur-longs.

67. A. Lyons's br g Izal,' by Vanguard—Suzie, aged, 9st 71b (L. H. Hewitt) 1

42. R. McDonnell's Constance, Bst(W. Brown) 2

9. A. Fairbairn's Nor'-Wester, Bst ,12fo(H. Donovan) 3

22 Magg 9st 7lb (W. Shaw) and 5 All Saints6st 91b, car. 7st 2!b (W. Davy) also started.

Constance jumped off very smartly, and soonestablished a substantial lead; from Nor'-Wester,the favourite last. Half-way up the straightIzal made his effort, and soon had Constancein trouble, winning- easily by two lengths;Nor'-wester a bad third. Time, lmin 5 2-othsec. Dividend, £1 18s.

The winner was bought in for £37.FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 40 soys; second

5 soys from stake. Six furlongs.11. M. Friedlander's b g Grandshot, by Ar-tillery—Roaedale, 7st 71b

(L. H. Hewitt 135. F. P. Claridge's Sub Ro3a, Bst Gib

{R. Derrett) 226. M. Hobbs's Hennosa, 9st 21b

(R. Wilson) 384 Paladin lOst 9lb (H. Donovan), 11 Lady-

killer 7st 101b (W. Brown), and 14 Corusa7st 7lb <W. Davy) also started.

When the field had settled into their placesLadykiller was just showing in front of Her-mosa and Sub Rosa, Corusa in the rear. Atthe half distance Ladykiller was still in com-mand, ihe others being well tosether, a lengthoff. Once into the straight Hermosa shot tothe front, only to be challenged by Sub Rosaand Grandshot, and m a good finish the last-named won by a little over a- length. Time,lmin 18 l-sth sec. Dividend, £14 10a.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

DT7NEDIN, September 21.The following nominfttions have beon re>-ceivoil for the Dunedin Jockey Club's SpringMeeting:—FIRST HURDLB HANDICAP, of GOsoys; one mile and three-quarters—St. Hiko,Hex. Southerly Bueter, Dundee, Clinker, Izal.FIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 40 soya;

six furlongs—Off Chance, St. Linda, La Reine,Secret Service, Galileo, Bracken, Plotter,Benson, Tsaritaa, Lβ -Clair.

MOSGIEL HANDICAP, of 100 soys; onemile and a qnarter—Nihilist, Gleivelg, Pam-•pero, Fulmen, Jupiter, Srlsa, Ifaremma,

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 75 soys; fivefurlongs—St. Denis, Quickahot 11,, Edelweiss,La Reine, Goldspur, Vanilla, Abercrombie,Pampero, Komnri, Benson.

OCTOBER WELTER HANDICAP, of 50soys; seven furlongs—Proposal, Aberciombie,Edelweiss, ilaremma, Fulmen. OfE Chance,Glenelg,, Brisa. Hippomenes, Witchcraft.

SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, of COsoys; one mile and a half—St. Hiko, SoatheriyBuster, Clinker, Brin, Galileo, Ilex, Dundee.Pipi, Isfrl. 'TELEGRAPH WELTER HANDICAP, of50 soya; six furlongs—Proposal, Abercrombie,Edelweiss. Mareanma, Fulmen, Tsaritstf. OffChance, The S lumberer, La Seine, Hippo-menes, "Witchcraft.

RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 80 soys; onemile—Nihilist, Abercrombie, Brisa, Maromma,Jupiter. Glenelg, Pampero, Pulmen.

SHORTS HANDICAP, of 50 soys; six fur-longs—St. Denis, Jupitw, Edelweiss, Pswn-joero, Vanilla, Abercrombie, Brisa, Goldspur.* SECOND HSCK HANDICAP, of 30. soys;aix furlongs—Bracken, Waitaki, La Reine,Benson, !£saritsa, St. Linda, Plotter, Izal,Secret Service, La Clair.

MASTERTON RACING CLUB'SSPRING MEETING.

The following -weights have been declared: —MASTEBTON CUP, of 115 sove; one mileand a, quarter—Volley 9et 21b, Euatnahunga9st, Berringcotte 9st, Rubin Sst 10lb. Rebelfist 91b, Wakolyn. 7st 111b,Thfe Onyx 7st 101b,Falka 7et 10lb, Bonnie d'Eau 7st Blb. Goul-bourae 7nt 41b, Kent 6st 121b, War Note Gst91b.

PUBLICAN'S HANDICAP, of 80 soys;sir. furlongs—Ru&mahunga 9st 21b, Derring-cotte 9at 2)b, Rebel Set 21b, Rubin Bst 9tt>,

King's Bowman Safe 71b» Coin B*t 31b, Quil-tina 6st 21b, Derriagttftot Sat, "Wakelyn 7sfc13lb, -onus 7at 91b, Bonnie d'Eau 7»t 81b,Kent 7st, "War Note 6at 121b.

HACK. HURDLE HANDICAP, of 60 &ovS ;one mile and-a 'half—WooUoootnooiloo list 91b,ilaater Js£k l«st 4ib, Sweot Oil ICst 3lb, Gorso9sj£ 13lb,'Firat Shot Oat 18lb, Gunfeldt 9st Sib,Mdi Mai 9st 71b, Lottie Collins 9st, MasterPrince 9st, Royal Guard 9st, Morning d3t.

DASH HACK HANDICAP, of SO soys; five£urlong3—Melwood Bat 131b, Klendyke Bst lllb,Mongomii Bsi 91b, Wairaki Bst 81b, WaituruBst 61b, Rosette Bet 4lb, Langi.ry Bst, Smithy7st 121b,. Gunfeldt 7st 121b, Mackintosh 7stSib, Sir Redvera 7st 71b, Raeina 7st, Zisca 7st,Ladystnith IL 7st, Otidenftrd 7st, Wardog 7st,Kukupa 7st, Monument Tet, Gipsy Jack 7st.

FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 50 boys;six furlongs—Melwood Bst lllb, \Vairaki Bat61b, Waituru 83t slb, Rosetto Sat Sib, Langtry7st Ulb, Smithy 7st lllb, Gunfeldt 7st 10lb,Seal 7st 51b, Sir Redvera 7st Sib, Regret 7at41b, Russley Belle 7st, Monument 6at lllb,Zisca 6st lllb, Rukupa 6at lllb, Forest OakCst lllb.

LAMES' BRACELET HANDIOAP, of 35soys: one mile and a quarter—First Snot 12st51b, Sweet Oil 12st Sib, M«i Mai list 31b,Master Jack list 12lb, Silent Friend list 9lb,Pereimmon list 81b, Cavalier list alb, GeneralWolf llet 3lb, Master Prince list 2lb, Discus-sion list, Morning list, Fohatu list.

OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, of 40 sots;one mile and a quartor~Kata Bst 81b, ArabiPasha Bst Blb, Transvaal Bst Blb, Wairaki Bst3ib, Urgent 7st 7lb, Dam Dum. 7st 71b, Mack-intosh 7st 71b, Regret 7st 3lb.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

JUBILEE METROPOLITAN MEETING,NOVEMBER 3rd, sth, 7th, and 10th.

The following nominations have been re-

STEWARDS, HANDICAP, of 500soya; six furlongs—Advance, Boreas, Oshak,Blazer, St. Denis, Romanoff, Dundas, H«-tnosa, Benzoin, Ganrtoran, Brisa, Pampero,Spider, Cherrystone, Paladin, Jabber, Re-nown, Paphos, Apollo, KAssmary, Hengist,Formula, The Shannon, Chasseur, Mies I>e-laval, Glenogle, Military, Cavalry, RobinAdair, Jupiter, Oingo, Autaia, Fcrmosan,Goldspur.

THE METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, o£500 soys; one mile and a half—Advance, Tor-tulla, Nihilist, Dundaa, Brisa, Pampero, Pala-din, Strathnairn, Seabrook, Sir Lancelot, Ke-

nown, Paphos, Jabber, Ideal, Djin Djin, Re-cord Reign, Miss Delaval, Scottish Minstrel,Malatua. Materoa, Kahuwai, Autaia, Glenelg,Sant Ilario, Field Rose, Skobeleff, La Notte,Huku, Fulmcn.

THE JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 500aovs; one mile—Boreas, Tortulla, Ostiak,Blazer, Nihilist, Dundas, Benzoin, Bnaa,Pampero, Spider, Cherrystone, Paladin, Strath-nairn, Sir Lancelot, Jabber. Paphos, Ideal,Renown, Apollo, Djin Djin, Hengist, TheShannon, Record Reign, Miss Delaval, Glen-ogle, Scottish Minstrel, Cannie Chiel, Malatua,Robin Adair, Jupiter, Materoa, Oingo, Au-taia, Glenelg, Formoean, Skobeleff, SantIlario, Fulmen.

THE EXHIBITION HANDICAP, of 500soys; seven furlongs—Advance, Tortulla,Boreas, Ostiak, Blazer, Nihilist, Dundas:, Her-mosa, Benzoin, Brisa, Pampero, Spider, Trans-port, Cherrystone, Paladin, Stratknairn, SiiLancelot, Jabber, Paphos, Apollo, Renown,Ideal, Goyt, Djin Djin, Kissmary, Hengist,Formula, The Shannon, Chasseur, RecordReign, Miss Delaval, Scottish Minstrel, Glon-ogle, - Cannie Chiel, Glenadale, Somerled,Cavalry, Malatua, Robin Adair, Jupiter, Aber-crombie, Oingo, Autaia, Kahuwai, Fonnosan,Field Itose, Skobeleff, Sant Ilario, Goldspur,Glenelg. t

THE ■CANTERBURY CUP, of 500 aovs;weight-for-age; one mile and three-quarters--Advance, Tortulla, Dundas, Pampero, SirLancelot, Renown, Paphos, Djin Djin, Hen-gist, Mobility, Record Reign, Cannie Chiel,Malatua, Military, Materoa, Kahuwai, SantIlario, Fulmen.

THE JUBILEE CUP, of 500 soys, with acup valued 100gs added; weight-for-age, withpenalties; one mile—Advance, Boreas, Blazer,Dundas, Benzoin, Hengist, Pamperd, SixLancelot, Jabber, Paphos, Renown, Apollo,Formula, The Shannon, Nobility, RecordReign, Miss Delaval, Glenogle, Cannie Chiel,Glenadalo, Somerled, Malatua, Military, Jupi-ter, Materoa, Oingo, Autaia, Kahuwai, For-

Sant Ilario, Field Rose, Fulmon,Clytie.

I'HE JUVENILE PLATE, of 300 soys;for two and three-year-olds; two-year-olde 7st,three-year-olds Bst 7lb, -witn penalties, andallowances; five furlongs—B c by Rangipubi—Laurel, Battler, Ringlet, Margot, Pampero,Foray, Transport, Paphos, Apollo, Renown,Menura,. Snooze, Goyt, Hengist,Formula, The Shannon, Indian Queen, Scotty,Somerled, Goldennrere, Wee Drappie, Wind-whistle, Cavalry, Calibre, la, Formosan, Cruci-form, Field Battery, Menschikaff, San Patri-ck), * Ladykiller, "Wepener, Gipsy Maid, c byLochiel—Russett, br f by Gipsy Grand—Fairy-maid, br g by Reflector—Nenuphar.

SUMMEE MEETING.. F33BRUARY Uik and 16tb, 1901.'

THE CHAMPION PLATE, of 250 soys;for two-year-olds and upwards; weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances; seven fur-longs—-Borea3, Advance, Blazer, Ringlet,Frontier, Dundas, Benzoin, Grlenoglo, Glena--dale, Somerled, Battlecry, Goldenmere, WeeDrapipie, Windwbietle, Cannie Chiel, Mala-tua, Cavalry, Formcsari, Cruciform, FioldBattery, Menschikoff, Royal Artillery, Sieg«Gun, Field Rose, Foray, Ladykiller, Weponer,Gipsy Maid, o by Lochiel—Russott, Fulmen,Clytio.

TSB MIDDIiB PARK PLATE, of 250soys; for two-year-olds- and three-year-olds;two-year-olds 7st 71b, three-year-olds 9st, withpenalties and allowances; six furlong× B c,by Raongipuhi—Laurel,*, Battler, Ringlet,Frontier,* Margot, Glenaladale,* Battlecry,*Goldenmere,* ~ Wee Drappie,* Somerled,Cavalry, Calibre, Formosan, Menschikoff, ,Cruciform, San Patricio,*, Field Battery,Royal Artillery, Siege Gun, Diplomat, Is-meno, loray,*, Romany,* Caliver,* Ladykiller,"Wepener,* Gipsy Maid,* c by Lochiel—Rus-sett, br f by Gipsy Grand—Fa-irymaid,* br fby Saracen—Psyche,* br g by Reflector—Nenu-phar, Flame.

Those marked * claim Sib allowance.OHOKA AND BYRETON JOCKEY CLUB

The following handicaps have been declaredfor the trotting events at the Ohoka and Eyre-ton J.C.s Meeting:—HANDICAP TROT, of 30 soys; two miles-Jessie scr, Victory 11. 4sec, D.I.C. 12sec, St.James 23sec, Bed of Stone 24see, Ricketty 25sec, Daisy 31sec, Faithful 32stc, Kingston 32sec, Fiowervrood 32sec, Prince Albert 33sec,Michael Malone 33sec, Veto 35Bec, Mermaid&3sec, The Orphrui 36sec, Ida Park 41sec, Bess111. 41sec, Bonnie 42sec, Principal 44sec, TheFly 49sec, Elsie T. SOsec, Vanity Fair 53sec,Home Rule 53eec, Briton 55sec, Auntie 55sec,Forsaien ChiW 55sec, Secrecy 55sec, Royal Tar55sac, Zeta 57sec, General Power 58sec, Vic-tor Hugo 58sec, Rupee 58sec, Dolly Varden60sec, Romany Maid &lsee, Kate 64sec, Glen-muick 64sec, Venice 64sec, Lady Audley 65sec.

HANDICAP TROT, of 25 soys; one mile-Jessie scr, Moana 3sec, Rieketty 14sec, SpecISsec, Linda lGsec, Daisy 16s©e, Prince Albert17sec, Veto 17sec, Michael M&lone 17sec, Hon-our 20aec, Bess 111. 223ec, Principal 23sec,Jennie 11. 26sec, Nita. 27sec, Royalwood 27sec,Briton 23sec, Larrv 28aec, Baroness 28scc,Royal Tar 28sec, Moonstone 298ec, Cincinnati29sec, Auntie 29sec, Result 23aec, Victor Hugo29sec, Perseverance 11. 29sdc, Zeta 29sec, Al-bert 30sec, Koonya 30sec, Furlong 30sec, I.X.L.30sec, I»u Lv 3Dsec, Rupee SOsec, Ashat 31aec,"W&at Oh 3isec, Romany Maid 32sec, DollyVaTden 32sec, Grade M. 33sec, Whokahe 34sec,Tho Yank 343ec, ..Telegram 34sec, Glehniuick34soc, Lady Audley 35sec.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB,The following handicaps have been declared

by Mr Dowse: —SQUATTEBB' HANDICAP, of 25 soys;one mile—First Blood Bst 121b, BelligerentSat 9lb, Proposal Bst 4lb, Orphan Bst 21b,Whirlwing 7at lllb, Lady Medallist 7et 6lb,Speculator ?st 51b, Relic 6et 121b, Clandc-boy 6st 101b, Ejector 6st 101b.

RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 45 soys;one mile and a quarter—Nihilist 9st 13lb,Hutu Bst, Seabrook 7st 91b, Proposal 7st 51b,Phryne 6at 18lb, Clytie Gst 91b.HACK HANDICAP, of 20 soys; five fur-longs—Heliograph Bat lllb, Constance Bst51b, Lady Gorton Bst, Little Daisy 7at 71b,lodine 7st 2lb, Sunrose 7st.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 30 soys; sixfurlongs—St. Denis 9gt 101b, Warriugton 9stlib, Orphan Bst 81b; Hypnotist Sst 21b, Lady-killer 7st lllb, Mitra 6st 9lb.BELLFIELD WELTER, of 30 soya;seven furlongs—First Blood lOst, Htilru 9st13lb, Romanoff 9at slb, Cameo 9st, LadyMedallist Bst 101b, Speculator Bst 91b, Talen-tine Set 71b, Gloaming Bst 2lb, Relic Bst 21b,Grand Croaa Sat 2ib, Clandeboy Bat, Ejec-tor Bstt.

GERALDTNE TROT, of 30 bovsv twomiles—Prince Albert scr, Young Berlin 3sec,Katipo Ssec, Jackoo 7sec, iSydney 20s<?c,Scottish Lass 24sec, Miracle Jeck 27sec,Lena 801l30sec, Pretoria 11. 32sec, Whito-foot 34scc, Pionuala 36sec.OBARI TROT, of 20 aovs: one mile anda half—Young Berlin scr, Mist 4sec, Ed-ward B. 6sec, Eltie Moore 9aec. Gambler12sec, Toronto 12aec, Wanake 15sec, Dora15sec, Braemar 18aec, Miracle Jeck 18sec,Beauty 21sec, Slim 'Un 21 sec, Moino 23sec.Bltieetone 23eec, Pretoria 11. 23sec, Watxu24sec, Whitefoot 24sec, Secrecy 24aec, Chand-lier 25eec, Medora 25aec, Pionuala 25eec.

Xcnuiuations for the Otaki-Maori JockeyClub and Tahuna ?ark Trotting Club's Meet-inga closo to-day.

NEW BOOKS AND PUBLI-CATIONS.It is evidence aiifce of the enf&rpaso 0?'English pub&sfcers and of the increase,, n>T~portance of New Zealand in the

world, to find a.London firm in the fustrar-ipreparing, afc considerable expense, a setTt"New ZeaiaadReaders" lor use iaof this colony. We must heartily cwmr-T,late Messrs Longman, (keen «md Co.result of tbeir enterprise, winch, mw %. .before us There is an "iotrcy&cw.Reader to Standard 1.,"ami a "ftuacha" fZcadi of .the. six standards recognised, hj «,!system of public instruction. Tho,standing of the publishers -q"^1guarantee that th& g«jeral get-un .«the series, and tbe care exercised ia xtselection of suitable extracts and eawaSwould leave littte room for wfavourable critdmm. Therewoirid. nalasSbe some uncei-tainty, however, as tohow &1they would succeed in especiaiiy odea&Z-their series to local requirements. v«5•wisely they eartrustad this part of theto two gentlemen actively eirgagedia bebjujtocarry out the aystem ofprimary cducatielin this colony. Both are $ua!i&d hjpractical exp«ae«ce to givFexactly \ife? »required in a wort of tliis kind, aodf njf"as we are abte to theybaweacaakiJthemselvesof a difficult task withand judgment. Each oi the B«adWwthe little introductory primer—conteinsletterpress aad iilostraticaia cbatactetlsit.«fNew Zealand. In tJie inU-oductorywe have, for emmpie, sometamig abotit ftitea, the faatoil, .the moiepork. 'tlw ydSupper," and "A Day in theIn the First and Second Staadarixieadera other interesting objects in ]WZealand natural history are described ajrfsimple stories with a New ZealandBefctL/aro introduced. Standard HI., ofis more advanced, and here-thelittleis introduced for tite first time to N-ottland poetry in the shape of a charming imllyric, entitled "Bird Talk," by MissM Colborne-Ve&l. Such subjects as tite FVPlant, Maori Native Dress, and South S&Fishing aro also dealt with. Por StandsnJaIV., V. and VI. the Headers increase interest, as as in difficulty, and by th*time they are finished the schoiar will hm?a good deal, not only about- Newscenery, natural history andbut also about the industries of tlie coloay'and wiE ltave sampled some of its beftliterature. Among the autlwrs wheseworks are drawn upon may be ineotaoudEdward Wakefield, A. P. Harper,Mackay, W. R. Wade, W. P. Reeves, BarDr. Waddell, Dr. Alexander Hill. p. B«i.ilelt, Augustus Earle, and* T. H. Potts. A,Special word of praise is due to the ilhuu[ trations, which are excellent,I reprodiuctions of New'Zealandphofco.graphs. We can heartily recommend tfcsseries for adoption by the Education fioaitfe.In saying this, we do not overlook tie fortthat a very excelJerab set ofreaders has&eeii "produced in the colony, but we are fin&lyof opinion that the children in our schoolshould not be tied to one sev of boob—that greater variety in the reading setbeforejthem is one of the reforms naosfc urgtasUyneeded in the present system of instruction.Messsrs Longman's books therefore supply a.decided want, and in our opinion supply itwell. (London: Longmans, Green and Co,Christchurch: FountainBarber.)

Thosq who read "Fi»m Sand-Sin toPine," by Bret Haute, will come to the con-clusion that the author of "The Luck cTRoaring Camp," long ago recognised as t&aprirtoe of writers of short stories, is ata&.able to hold his own among til's host ofrivals who spring up of Jafe yefiw. hasthe ihappjr knack of comblining vijg&om:character-drawing, stcoog localand dramatic interest all witfcin a jteficompass, iwMe ihe iisusSy contrives to "gise'a finisli to the picture with tooches <jfidyiiic gnvce. In the volume beforfr"tstltere are seven stories—"A Niieea of Sas©-!shob Haaiy's," '-What Happe-aed at »cFonda," "A Jack, and Jill of ihe Sbrew,""A Belle of Canada City,", "A IVeaswre c?the Red Woods," "Mr BiJson's HeiEK-keeper," "How I Went to the Mince." fifthese the first is ono of the irest.shot' Harry*~ is -what dn Australian langtsap•would ibe termed "a busluuagw," w"sticks up" the coach driven by our oldfrkiwi "Yuba Bill." His niece Jβ one oCthose <kslvmg» misobdevous, daring y«*withal ohanning young woonsn whioli BretHarte knows so w<ell how to describe,cially when he sets them off, ac in thaiflrstamce iby inooagruous surroundings. Ayoung "expressinaii" wlm> is travelling hjthe coach and is robbed of a box of ■brea-sure, visits the laar of the robber in a.forestgorge, and there meets with adventures ia■whioh it is ddffioult to'say tiieexciting or the romantic element most pre-dominates. (London: Greorge B«3 aadSons. (diristchxu-ch: Wliitcoinbo aaflTombs. 2s 6d.)

"Trichplogy: A Study of Baldness andFalling Hair,"by Dr. AlfredNeale, formerlyof Christdiurch, now of Sydney, coirtarasa certain amount of consolation to bald-headed mea who, having listened to iopeaflattering tale as told by theand tried various "restorers," have resigaedthemselves to what they consider tto in-evitable. Dr. Neale divides baldness into,four classes, and shows that some casesare curable. "Asa matter of fact," he says,"there are unlimited cases of baldness attarfifty where the hair follicles are present, indiminished number may fee (as orgaM-W:atrophy when not used), but still there, ass.ablo to shoot up if they oi>ly had thechance." Each case must of cofurse m.treated on its own merits by a specials*.

Where baldness proceeds from so masycauses, both constitutional and local, it «absurd to suppose that it can be iraatc-dhWany universal nostrum applied locally..

(Sydney: Turner and Henderson). ,The "general reader" who has to

library on economical principke is agauonluck. J. M. Barries "Wlven a Mane bin-,gle" has now been issued ia a-sixpennyedition. As our readers may remember, n.contains some excellent pictures of jouraab»-tic life, no doubt drawn from the autijor8experience. (London: Hodder and Stoogh-ton. Christchurch: Whitcombe and Tombs,!

There is apparently no limit toprise and promptitude of publishes in ga-ting out war pictures, Meesrs CeorgeNewnee, Limited, have already got out a*album of the Chinese Crisis on tl*e SM»«lines as those which have been so popular mconnection with the South African -mc. «is entitled: "China of To-day: The YdkrtPeril," and is edited by Commander 0, n>Robinson, R.N., sowell-known inwith "Tli© Army and Navy WnatomThere are sixteen odmirahie pictures, w>accompanying letterpress. London: GeMgeN«wnes, Ltd. Clmstehurch: Whitco®»»and Tombs. 9d.)

THE BIOGRAPH.■On Monday evening next, at the Tfieafcr*

Roya;:, the Riograpk, under theof "Messrs Wylde and Ereedman, ..w» B*exhibited here for the first tune. It i<**J ..interest the public toknow tlat; the caOTOT»~with which the Biograph pictures are.tawweighs lwlf a ton. It stands on apedest»»and can be regulated to a thousandth pan.of an inch. The pictures exhibited m,:26 feet square, but they have been .sS«::52 feet square. There will be a largeber of South African war viewe, hufc somapictures which have not yet been. exfeM«««in the Australasian colonic may be no««rThese are—The Retreat at Spion IJI,Red Cross Ambulance Removing the ■.{Wβ...and Wounded, The Naval Brigade,-, «*Handy Men Erecting Tents at Lady^mii.*.,Hoisting the Flag made.by Lady Ropcn..at Bloemfontein/ Trooping the Colour■«.-•Bloemfontein. Another-special feature ■&.

the Biographare the pictures i&ietrat«-.of the Queen's visit to Ireland; shewing fc«-.-entrance into Dublin and the enthusiasmaroused by her visit. Then there »™ctrip through Derbyshire by the express.Thisoccupies eightminutesen exhibition, aa«there is one mile of films, All the beauti-ful scenery of Derbyshire is strikinglytrayed, and the whole effect is most vThe pictures of Henley Regatta, the mostfashionable gathering of the year inEngra""*are aiso spoken of as giving a lifelifie i«*production of the finish of an eight-oaxeainternational race, with all the attend'on*,;.;crpwd, etc. This changes Xp a view of wft,Thames, wibh- the boats, etc. In addit3?a.to the evening performances, matinees wi;«':-.be given on Thursday and Saturday aft*?- :noons.

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A VISIT TO SOUTHAFRICA.

VIEWS OF A CANTERBURY SHEBP-■ FARMER.(Bt Mb H. F. Gray, Woqdehb.)

part m,THE CATTLE.

Jjofo'v proivcdinar to give an opinion offji# capabilities of the country, I will referto tho Kve as now found. Cattle_re the tnoet important in this country, as

i tix»y not only furnish meat, but are usedj T«y extensively for draught purposes. At-j taoich mufcs and donkeys are used fori simile purposes, the numbers of oxen «m-I mlej'fd in such work are vastly greater. Ini the farming districts about Capetown the

euttte are of rather a mean aod mongrel <Je«

(tacipticn, without much size or quality.53jey aw.active little animals though, andigobabl/ are nut unsuited to the work re-

of thorn. As grazers they lookutterly wanting. In the eastern provincesand also furthrr north there is a decidedfciprvvenunt in size and quality, although

the" there is abundant room for moreOccasionally on© sees traces

tf the efcortborn, the Hereford, the Devon,4jj<J tlie Polled Angus in a small degree.flfce more common cross appears to be theFriegtand, big-boned, coarse animals, whidhjjtve no quality to recommend than, unlessft it as ntslkws, if they ba-ve a sufikiencyqI fcfce right sort of food, and there is thetrouble that in South. Africa green pasturei* the exception and not the rule; in fact,it hsxSy exisU, and as a dairy countrygoatJj Africa it, never likely tohave a status..Although English breeds of cattle have evi-dettily been used, they have not left their

Bt&rk to any degree, probably from not hav-ing been usod enough. Ons now and thentees a very creditable team of red ogen,mikh may be of the Dsvon crose, thoughthey look mors like the Sussex, a breed£$ed to the Devon. It is claimed by somepersons that these red cattle are the trueAfrikander breed. If «o, the true Afrikanderbreed must be scarce, for they are not oltenmen. My opinion is that the HcrefordsnWild be tlve btst breed to introduce, asiJ»y »c hardy and good doers, and arefahiy active aa -workers, though possibly&c heron would answer too, in spite of itsenaller *ize. I doubt whether the short-horn would be suited to the hard life cattletuve to go through in thia country. \

SHEEP. !The sheep are of two breeds, th« Afrikan-

der sheep and the merino. The Afrikanderehtap is evidently of Persian origin. It issaid to li&va been found among the nativetribes when bbc Dutch settled here. Theprteccb breed is a good deal mixed ; somenave the proper jet black face and -whitebody; some _re white, with white faces,Mid others are partiy coloured ; but all ofthem, I tbjnkj athow tbe characteristic ofth* Persian in tt* fut tail and rump. Flocksof fairly pure type are now and then seen.Xhwto sheep are not bred for wool, only forrcutton. They are ihardy, and mature morequickly than tbe merino, and are heavierin weight. Some.breeders are now crossingtJtetr inmnofl wtitii them to meet the in-creased demand for mutton at increasedprices.

Merinos are now much more numerousthan the Afrikander sheep. I have seennone of very high class, though possiblyeach may exist. They appear to mc under-rivbd, and generally poor in tsjool ; in fact,I do' not think South Africa will ever bemore tb_n a very second-rat© country forwool or mutton. The country is wantinginell the elemental which go for the produc-p tkai ofeither in excellence. Scab is ram-psmt, and no real attempt appears to beta£» tostamp it out. It infests both sheepand goats.

ANGORA GOATS.,> ' Aftgora goata ore kept, in some numbers,yjfaeJ'tf wry pretty 1 sight it ie to see a wellr

fire*! fl&ck, with their perky carriage andenoV-white, silky and wavy fleeces. TheAngora goat industry isconsidered profitable,ami there are many parts of South Africawhere the goat thrivesbetter than the sheep.I was reminded, though, by a Major of theA.V.D. thafc a land of goats ana donkeysjlfafor*y» a poor one.

OSTRICH FARMING.; Ostrich keeping is also a branch, of farm-tog h*re. The birds are usually kept withsteer.stock, and they are .suppose to pay.pretty wwll if they give a return of £4 eachfromtheir feathers. They are very delicate

young, and are subject to great mor-tality;' otherwise thia 'industry would pro-bably be extended.

HORSES.The horsesare generally sorry looking ani-

mals, underbredand stunted. Bespit© theirjorryappearance, they have greatendurance,and tho ponies of have quite areputation for their li&rdrbood and strength.These ore sukl tohave a strong dash of t<beShetland, which waa introduced many yearaago by % clergyman. Whether this is so«* dot, the Basuto ponies are«ft«n comely little animals of greatStrength. English thoroughbreds and someArabs have also been imported, and haveleft their mark to some extent, and oneoft«a seen breedy looking horses used forenb or cart work in the towns, which lookM if they should be put to a more fitttie. ' Real draught horses are unknown|*te. I have seen one that might possiblye» classed as buclj, and I have seen a few«ali arid half. Mules are more fanciedjrfwre the roads are good, and •sometimes*o'" ploughing, but the ox is the realdraught animal of South Africa, and it*ul t*ke some time to supersede him.

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORALpußSurra.

Aβ to the incapabilities andj capabilities<rf South Afric/i for agricultural and pas-toral pursuits, it must be remerabevsd thabt h*ve seen nothing of Oriqnaland East,Bawitoland, Natal, Free State, Tnujsvualw Bechuanaland Protectorate, and theOMißfay north, and therefore wh\t 1 may»y o( these places is from hearsay. NatalI'wftr is not an enviable country, nor is theiTMMwaa], except for its mineral wealth.A Y&n&ee is said to have returned fromft Irii) ho had made to the Transvaal beforet*« discovery of gold there. Hβ waa asked«y an acquaintance where he had comenMa*., "From, the richest country on God's•Wftb,', replied the Yankee. "Where'ewatr a«kt>d the questioneer. "The Trans-

WJ!" »ud the Yankee. "The Transvaal! ,,•acclaimed his acquaintance. "Yes," saidtae Yankee, "it v rich in minerals, forI never saw no poor a looking country, but« ttioet be rich in minerals. forJfroTKienco always finds compensa-tion. ' if this is a true story~oe Yankee had hit t4» mark about™» mineral*, and from what I can learnP» description of the Transvaal is* *«ry accurate one. The Orangejwvej* Colony is, I believe, much-Jt Wn*, *h* part known as "theW&a<iaej«l Territory," a strip of land taken■£jja the Baeutos by the Free Staters. Thisf*T» I am told, is for tl»e most part goodrJK*. with a good rainfall. Some of theBetter parts ara said & faye yudded wheaiSjops nearly as good as the best land of New*«"*nd, and stock do wall oc it if helped*wugn the winterwith straw or other food,:?** *honld not be difficult to grow in«fc« a climate. Basutoland I hear is good?* gnvin and stock. The Drakensberg*¥»#» runs through it, but even that loftygWga! **nrs« for stock ia cummer time, and;*«c slopes of theranges u>a. very considerable***«« are said to produce good crops of■**«• Basittoland "appears to be th® best|*rti of SoQth Africa.' The land is good,w«tttorainfall sufficient. Theerea, though,

concentrated, and carries a ratherwase native popula.tko, for whom the ter-northern country from Vryburg to-***&> Bul&wayo appears to be suited to?"£• anci lar*re supplke of beef will no. t» whett the oonntry i« more settled,■■•««• from that region. " The grass is said;?&** strong andrank, ihougb the district

ffirS?"' waixv hia to be prorided for;,££**. Mcalka (mabse) are said to flpurish•S; !e <M?US*S do not devour them.*$aseU 'lot 4ho last ten yean hare made

annual invasion!* frotni the Kalahari Desert,sweeping off emytiting g»e_ in their p_s-following on tJmwgh the Tra»-_*iand Free. State, and in damnisbed numbers

I havenow referred to soma parta which I haveonly about, bat my experience ofSootJi Africa is that when one has eeen twoor three samjales oaa caa form a very goodopinion of what the> whole is like.POOR PROSPECTS.

As an agricultural country Sooth Africacan never have a place. The land i* mostlypoor, excessively poor, and the one elementthat can alone maks poor land in way degreefertile is wanting, and that is abustdance ofrain, or apkntiful supply of water for irri-gation. Tfae surface is either rock or a thincoating ofsoil lying oaa rock, except in thosefew spots where alluvial deposits bave beenformed aJong water courses; or where theremay be occasional stretches of greater size ofhigher knd of fair quality. Suck stretchesare infrerjiient, a*** are mosily dry, andcould with difficulty be irrigated even ifwater was obtainable. I should describeSouth Africa as a skeleton landwhich wants clothing. It is true there-arepatches of fair soil hero and there, but theyare of rare occurrence. If South Africanswould import sbip-lcuds of soil from othercountries, aa did ths Knight Templars ofMalta Uj, that island, South Africa mightjbecome a fertile country, if water were im-ported as well.

IRRIGATION.One hears of what irrigation will do forthe country. I do not believe it can haveany general utility. There are schemes forj the conservation of rain water in re-

f servoirs, to be applied to the land aswanted; there are schemes for sinking wellsand pumping water on to the knd; the-re'are schemes for using the water of the rivers,the most practical scheme of t&e three ifeither was practicable. The latter is in 'usenow for small areaa along water courses, andit is surprising what small spots in the leastdegree suitable are used for this purpose justto supply the'settler with a little corn orfodder One often ssee an acre or two oftiua flat land eagerly snatched at because itcan be used to supply the settlers' smallwants in tlie way of cultivation. Butbecause a settler will do this toprovide what to Turn is a necesatvand probably at a cost beyond the morbrtvalue of what he produces, it does not follow-that etbe experiment wouM be a financialsuccess on a large scale. The three requi-sites .for success appear to be. a sufficientsupply of water at the right time, a suffi-ciently large area of suitable land withinreach of t-he. water, and a sufficiently denseand industrious population to make" use ofthe advantage. It must be intensa cultureon small holdings that must make it asuccess, if it is to ho a success at aJ' un-less is merely applied to foragecrops. Then as to the water being avafl-i able at therMit time of the year it ap- ipears to mc that the most necessary time,Ifor wheat at any rate, would be at seed jtime and in the spring, for the xains do notcome in the dry parts of the oountrv, whichare nearly everywhere., till November oxDecember. The land wants irrigating tomake it ploughabk for wheat, and theyoung crop wants irrigating, unfortunatelyata time when therivers are not much morethan dribbles. Even the Orange, th*Moddcir, and the Vaal rivers contain butlittle water at this time of year, so thatin the wheat season the water would beshort in supply. For maize the case isdifferent; that crop isput in after the sum-mer rains have begun.Another stumbling block to irrigation isthat tha patches of good soil are so smallaud so raa?e. The river w-oter migirt beraised without much difficulty to tlie topsof the banks by long side channels, but inalmost every case it would have to tra-verse large, unfertile areas, before itreached the small fertile spots, and so itwould be that the water must be conveyedfrom patch to patch through large inter-vening areas of useless land. Wheat growingin South Africa will nerer be a success, evenif the locusts would leave the crops alone,and maize cultivation is in jeopardy fromthe same c&use. lam told, that 70 per cent.of the maize crop ia often destroyed bylocusts. The duty on imported grain, CapeColony, is 2s per 1001b. and the concessionthat local productkwis shall be carried on }'the railway* at lower rates than importedarticles is a further, protection to the far-mers. Yet the country is far from supply-ing the grain it requires. The value ofgrain imported in 1898, before the war, wasestimated at over one million sterling-r-abig amount indeed for a small populationlike that of Cape Colony. Flour was im-ported to the value of J859..000. For t»h*same year the valu*e for Natal were: —Grain £118.000. flour £240,000. The im-port; of meal and grain into the Transvaal inthe same year was valued at £652,000.These figures, may possibly not be a per-festJy correct record of values, as some of Itheimports may have been transferred from,one colony to the other, or from one Stat*to another; yet they show imports of food-stuffs of great magnitude. One continuallyhears that the faihire of aericulture hereis due to the want of intelligence amongthe Dutch farmers. If it is a reproach tothem, it is also a reproach to English set-tlers, for they seem to have dropped intothe same methods. It is trne I Lave lookedin vai-n in my travels in Cape Colony fora straight furrow or evidences of great skillin farming, but tfoose are not the causes offailure in agriculture. Tbe causes are inthe. inherent unsuitablen-ess of the land andclimatte, -which constitute such discourage-ments as to knock the heart out of anyroan.

(To be Continued.)

PUBLIC MORALS.TO THE EDITOR OP THE PRESS.

Sir,—•Mγ Ashcroft's letter on the abovesubject and your sub-leader thereon in to-day's isstie attention to a state of thingsin our midst we cannot afford to ignore.My object in writing, however, is not toadd anything to what you have said, butsimply to state that for several weeks acommittee, appointed at a conference ofministers of religion representing the variousProtestant churches, hae had this subjectunder its careful consideration. A reporthaa been submitted to, and adopted by, theconference, and the recommendations thereincontained will in a few days be forwardedto the Government. I can only say thatthe evidence submitted to the committeefully bears out all that Mr Ashcroft writes,and the facts elicited constitute a verygrave menace to our future welfare as apeople.—Yours, etc.,

WM BAUMBER.Christchurch, September 21st.

«O 188 EDITOR OF TH3S PBE33.Sir,—l think you are justified in your

demand that men should speak out plainlyin regard to the matters dealt with in MrAshcroft's letter in your issue of to-day.Quite recently, when a correspondence inyour pages arose upon a similar subject, itwas notable that few of our leading and re-sponsible men took part in it. This didnot arise, I know, from lack of sympathywith your efforts, but from motives of amixed character. In my own case Idonot like a discussion, upon such subjects,unless it is thorough and goes to the rootof the matter. Ten years ago the needfor plain speech on such subjects did notexist. "The thing" was hardly known inChristchurch. But within that limit stepswere taken to introduce the use of "pre-ventives," and the "unnatural" offence hasadvanced by leaps and bounds. The timehas come for the community to arise acdsweep away the "unnafcnral" crime. I trustnow that y°u nale JPUmake an end.—Your*, etc.,

COMMON-SENSE.September 21st:

COMMERCIAL.LONDON MONEY MARKET.

United Praas Association—By Elcefcria,Tβ!efi»pb—Copyright.

(Received September 22nd, 11.30p.m.)LONDON, September 21.

The Bank of England return, iuued forthe week ending Wednesday, September19th, ia as under: —ISSOK DEPARTMENT.Not*LuiM £52,944.600 GoVt. debt. £11,0154)04

Other•ecuri-Uα .. 6,760,000

Odd .. 35.163,000£52,944,000 £52*W,000

BANKING DEPARTMENT.Prtriet're' Cor. wcuri-

oapit*S.. £14,553,000 ties £12,4«,0i»Public de- Other «e-

---potiU.. 6,707,000 curtUM27,283,00COtfjer de. Kate* .. 23^61,000

posiU.. 39,574,000 Ooia - 1,492,000Ke*t,7d*y�odotherWU» -. 3,911.000 ________

£M,745,000 £M,745,000The leading features of tbe return, com-

pared wilh those of Ibst week and lastyear,are as follow:—

Ijat Lut\V> ak. Year

£ £ £Bullion .. .. 35,169,000 34,9_.000 33.935,000Kewrve.. .. 25,053,000 24,639,000 2*,866,000Not*circulation.. 29,383,000 29,563,000 27,648,000Deposits .. 46,231,000 45.605,000 47,M5,000Proportionreserve

toliabilities .. 53.96 53.83 51.63

The market rate of discount for bestthree months, bills is ipercent, higher, at3|

1per ccnf/. The Bank of England rate is4 percent., ai against 3 per cent, or June 13th,3_ per cent, on May 2&6ti, 4 per cent, onJanuary 27th, 44 per cent, en Janu-ary 18th, 6 per cent, on November 29th, 5per cent, on October 4th, 4_ per cent, onOctober 3rd, 3£ per cent, on July 15th,5 per cent, on 12th July.

CONSOLS AND COLONIAL STOCKSThe following arc th« latest quotations for

consols and colonial inscribed stocks, and acomparison with those ruling last week:—

— Price. Variation.

£~7~dT2J p.c. Imperial ConsoH .. S8 5 o|ss lower4 p.c. New South Wal*s .. :Z5 10 05s higher3i p.c. New South Wales ..103 'J 0 Unchanged3 p.c New South Wale* .. S9 5 o'si higher4 p.c Victorian .. .. ICB 0 oUnchanged3J p.c. Victorian .. .. IC3 0 o!Unchanged3J p.c. south Austrilian ..IC6 0 o;Unchanged3 p.c South Australian .. 94 10 0 higurr4 p.c. .. ..103 10 o.los higher3i p.c. Qixensi-nd.. .. IC3 0 05»hiirner4 p.c. 2\ewZeaiinl .Jill 15 o|ss lower

■34 p.c. New Zealand .. 104 15 0,5s lower3 p.c New Zealand .. 96 10 o|Unchanged0|Unchanged3£ p.c. Tasiuauiau .. . JIC3 0 o|Unchanged3i p.c. WestAustralian ..103 0 O.Unuoacged

WHEAT, WOOL, METAL AND OTHERMARKETS.

(Received September 21st, 9.5 a.m.)LONDON, September 20.

The American visible supply of wheat is72,321,000 quarters.

(Received September 21sfc, IL3O p.m.)LONDON, September 21.

The wheat markets are quiet, with an up-ward tendency. Australian June shipment32s 3d, September-October 32s 6d, Victorianparcels by sailing ship 325.

Copper—On the spot £73 ss, three months£73 17s6d.

Pig iron 68s 6d.Lead £17 12s 6d. Spelter£19 2s 6d.Sugar is firmer. German 11s 9d, first,

marks granulated, f.o.b. Hamburg, 13s 9d.The Bradford wool market is weak. Com-

mon sixties 18£d, super 19£d.The butter market ia depressed, and

holdersare weak. Danish 110s to 112s. Thebulk of the Australian is stored. A fewsales of choicest tookplace at 102s 6d. Therewill probably be little _&m&n_ till mid-Oc-tober.

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited,have received the following cable meseagefrom their London office under date 20thinst.:—"The tallow market is very firm."

GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS(by qxm co_ueeci_i, editob.)

Friday Evening.Our London correspondent, writing on

August 10th, quote* Messrs W. Weddel andCo.,s statement that in consequence of thescarcity of English wheat there has been agood demand for that from New Zealand,at fully late rates. Quotations are Tuscan30a 6d to 31s 6d, Hunter's and paarl 29s6d to 303 6d per 4961b. The average pricelast week for English wheat was 28s 10dpei- Imperial quarter, and though it repre-sented -x decline of 2d per quarter from theprevious fortnight it was 4s per quarterhigher than at the same time last year.The National Mortgage and Agency Com-pany also report that the wheat trade hasbeen dull and weak, but closes with morefirmness, owing to the bad weather, whichwill delay the new English wheat from"being placed on the market. Holders arestrengthened in their ideas, and an advanceof 6d per quarter hae been obtained on alldescriptions arrived and near at hand. Old£ngjsh wheat is very scarce, so that from*™

ZTfaJxd is in rather better demandi

tO 50S 6d for Hunter.and 30s 6d to 31s 6d per 436ft, ex storVforIWn. A parcel of wheat, half Tuscanhas been sold *t 28s 6d per 4801b ci fLondon, Julyshipment, per steamer. There13nothing doing in cargoes.The Victorian wheat crop, according to« amounted tobushels, and after providing forlocal requirements for food and seed, thesurplus available for export during the sea-son is 7,237,948 bushels, or 193,873 tonsThe quantity actually exported during thenrst eight months of the year is 127 714tons, leaving a balance of 66,159 tons stillavailable for export, while the quantity ofold wheat to be carried over into the new-season would be the same-was broughtover from last season, about 2,000.000 bus-hels. To provide for the export of the 66,000tons still available, there are (says the "Aus-tralasian ) a few sailing vessel* now underengagement to load cargoes, and a moderatequantity will be shipped in the form ofparcels per steamer. After allowing forthese engagements, however, there is stilla fair quantity unprovided for, and thedisposal of this quantity will depend mainlyupon the rate at- which country holdersdecide to sell. Freight rates continue torule high, and it is difficult to obtain sailersfor loading between now and the end oftiie year, while shipowners are askinz hiehrate* for next season. The latest charftr?R? 'I r. ¥* Per ton' e*ual to ab°«*per bushel.

]Sow that all the steam tonnage availablehas been engaged, the local wheat marketis decidedly easier. We understand thatno more cheap freights are likely to heavailable within a measurable distance oftune as when the present engagement* arecompleted the wool season will be on Msailer tonnage is scarce, it ia recognised inshipping circles that there will mall pro-babihty be a considerable strain upon thesteam tonnage to carry away all the woolthat will come forward up to the end of thepresent year. The Lady Isabella saileddunng the week for the United Kingdom*ath 21642 sacks of wheat. There XSiittie wheat now changing hands, and thesale of only a few small mixed lines at 2sod to 2s s|d are .reported.The oats market is quite stagnant there

oeing no outside demand or even enquiryand prices are therefore inclined to hLeasier. — w ueAdvices by the late mail state that whilethere-would now appeer to be little doubt,hat the cocksfoot crop in America is ahort one, and that little, if any, seed willb3 available for exportation, the market inLondon for cocksfoot has not improved toT.uy material extent. There has beenrather- more enquiry for New Zealand seedchiefly toarrive, and several sale* have beeareported upon the ban of the prices latf

quoted, namely, 36a per cwt. for bright 181bseed.-' - ' ■ ■'." - -.-' "■ '■■

Hμ local demaad for grass seed duringtie current season has been a very goodone, and a fair amount of business hasbeen done with the South, as well as? withinthe province. Orders are now coming infor rape seed, and though there will in somedistricts be abundance of grass, in othersthe rswures of the grub have aerioosJyinjured pastures, so tnftt on the whole alarge breadth of rape is likely to besown.This -will be the more necessary in view ofthe fact that the lambing promises to be amost satisfactory one. There is also agood enquiry for Italianryegrass for sowingwith rape, and each" varieties of turnips arelikely to be more largely sown than usualfor lamb feed.

A fair quantity of potatoes have beenshipped during the week, but a large pro-portion are on consignment on growers'account. The quotation is unaltered, butexporters say that there is little or nomargin of profit in shipping to Sjydney.

The market is well supplied with butter,both local and North Island, but cheese isin small compass, and present prices arelikely to rule higher before the new season'smake is on the market. Local supplieshaving been insufficient to meet require-ments, imports have had to be made fromthe North Island and from the South.

The following are current prices psid tofanners, f.o.b. Lytteiton, for direct ship-ment from country stations and free o5 com-mission, except where otherwise specified:—

Wheat—Hunter's, pearl and velvet, 2ssd, andTTuscan 2s 6d.

Oats—Canadian Is 9d to Is 10d, shortfeed Is 9d to Is 10d, Duns Is 8d to Is 9d,and Danish Is 7d to Is Bd.

Barley (nominal)—Prime malting 2s to2s 3d delivered.

Beans—2s 4d to 2s sd.Peas—Prussian blues 2s to 2s 3d, part-

ridge 2s to 2s 3d.Flour (nuUe-rs' quotations nominal)—Roller £7, stone£6,Sharps—£4.Bran—£3 10s.Oatmeal—£lo.Potatoes—Derwents, September delivery

20s to 22s 6d, at. country sta-tions.Oatsheaf Chaff—4s=s to 47s 6d at near

country stations.Hay—£3 5s to £3 10s, delivered; primestbale<r, m, f.o.b.Grass Seed—Ryegrass, farmers' lots Is 94

to 2s, prime heavy, town-dressed, 2a 6d to3s 3d, cocksfoot 2£d to 2|d for bright seedto 3d for extra good, town machine-dressed161b to 171b seed, to 4d. cow grass 5dto 6d, extra choice 6Ad, white clover 6d to741- . _ -Dairy Produce — Cheese, factory, 5d to6d. dairy 5d to s|d; butter, factor}-', loca]lid. dairy 8d to 9d, salt (in boxes) 6d to7d; bacon a«d hams, s£d to 6d; factorybacon and hams, higher.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE SHIPMENTS.The following are the shipments of grainand produce from Lyttelton for the week

endedFriday: —For the United Kingdom—21,642 sks wheat. For Australian ports—2938 sks oats, 7090 sks and 15 cases pota-toes, 25 sks wheat. Coastwise—2449 fksand 3 bags potatoes, 1661 sks wheat. 488sks oats, 613 sks, 1390 bags and 2 casesflour, 95 sits sharps, 342 sks bran, 15 sksbarley. Total shipments—23,32B sks wheat,9539 eks, 3 bags and 15 cases potatoes, 3426sks oats, 613 sks, 1390 bags and 2 casesflour, 95 sks sharps, 342 sks bran, 15 sksbarley.

OXFORDThe fortnightly sale was held at Oxford

on Thursday, when there was onlya mediumentry of sheep and a fair attendance ofbuyers. Bidding was fairly brisk through-out the sale, and prices showed a markedrise on the previous sale. 193 wethersbrought 163 Bd, 130 do 16s sd, 120 do 17s2d; a line of ewes with 200 per cent, oflambs, on account Mr W. Duder, ViewHill, made 7s 9d (all count); wethersbroughtfrom 16s 6d to 17s 6d, ewes and lambs (allcount) 7g 9d to 9s sd, merino do 6s to Bs,hoggets 13s Id to 15s, merino wethers 9s 3dto 12s 10d..

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"THE PRESS "WEATHER REPORT.

TELEGRAPHIC KEPORTS.

Wind—l.., light; b., biteze; f br, iresb.breeze; m g, moderate gaie; g, whole ozheavy gale; w, gale of exceptional severity.

Weataer—B, blue aky; C, oiouda, passingcJouUa; l>, drizzling rain; V. foggy; G,gloomy; dark weather; H, hail; L, liglitfling;M, misty; O, overcast; P, passing showers;Q Equally; JK, lain, continued rain; S,en'owf i.', thunder; U, ugly, threatening ap-pearance.

OFFICIAL FORECAST FKOM 9 α-m.FIUDAY.

(FRESS ASSOCIATION" TELEGRAM.)WELLINGTON, September 21.

Wind—Moderate and westerly at all placesnorih of Xapier and Now Plymouth; moderateand southerly tho next sixteen totwenty hours everywhere else, but changingafter 'that time to between north-east andnorth end west.

Barometer—Further rise at all plac<s nortaof Napier and New Plymouth, rise but fallingafter from ten to sixteen hours elsewhere.

Sea—Considerable on all western coast andtho,.east coast between Cape Campbell andthe East Cape; moderate at all other places.

Tides—Good on all western coast; high, atPatea, moderate on the eastern coast northof Lyttelton; good thence southward.

Cold weather will continue northward ofNapier, Taupo, and Raglan, but there are In-dications of' warmer -weather elsewhere altermidnight.

SYNOPSIS OF THE FEEVIOUS 24 HOUKS.

Increased pressure everywhere, especiallysouthward of Kaikourn, and Hokitika. Therehas been a hard southerly gale en the eastcoast southward of the East Cape, nod ramhas fallen in almost all parts of the countryto the southward of the Thames and ilauu-kau. The weather has been very cold generally,and there has been frost in nearly all partsof the South Island, and a fall of snow atTaihapa. A low nressure from the west pas-s----ed eastward of the meridian of tho South Capeabout 2 p.m. yesterday, others from the samedirection will pass on tho 23rd and 26th insts.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCEPOST OF LYTTETON.SAlLED—September 20.

Zior, schooner, 63 tons, Anderson, for Wai-tapu. Pitcaithly, Wallace and Co., agents.

September 21.Dingadee, s.s., 640 tons, for Greymoutn.

C. W. Turner, agent.

EXPORTS.Kini—For Greymouth: 10 bags, salt, 2

trusses leather, 10 sks grass seed, 13 bagsguano, 3 caees stone, 5 eks shaxps, 1bag bolts,- 1 bar iron, 2 cycles, 2 cases ale,-57 sks potatoes, 2 sks onions, 6 oases spirits,1 case,boots, 1 b*g rivets, 50 sks pollard,56 ska bran, 115 bogs flour, 140 aks obafi.

Eotomahana—For Wnnganui: 1 case sad-dlery, 5 cratee biscuits, 5 sks oatmeal, 1 case,2 t>kgs, 1 trunk.- For Now Plymouth: 3

cases, 2 pkgs. For Nelson: 2 bdles levers, 1sk seed. For Patea: 2 pkga ranges' 1 pkgefittings, 1 case, 1 truss. For Blenheim: 1crate fowls, 2 pkgs. For Wellington: 17 sksrhubarb, 2 bars steel, 20 buffer heads, 20buffer shanks, 3 sks seed, 40 sks malt, 1 bdleharrows, 1 tree, 1 gig, 1 horse, 2 crates bis-cuits, 70 cases sauce, 1 case cornflour, 5 sksclover, 1 range and 16 pkgs ranges, 8 bdlessticks, 9 eks bacon, 1 cycle, 14 pkgs samples,1 hat box, 1 two-wheeled trap, 45 pkgseffects, 1 gorse neck, 6 bars iron, 33 aks oats,20 cases eggs, 1 bale woollens, 20 cases ap-ples, 22 cases, 3 bags, 1 pkgs, 20 bdles, 3boxes, 4 casks, 2 crates, 1 nhd.

The Karamea is expected to leave for Lon-don this afternoon.

The employees of the Canterßury Farmers'Co-operative Association's grain stores atT.irraru put up the record of the port, and it issaid for shipping in tho colony, on "Wednes-day, when getting: cargo for the steamer Kara-mea. They loaded 76 trucks with grain,handling 4573 sacks.

There are fully 1000 tons of piping ofvarious" kinds in a big Atlantic liner. Thecondensers will ,pump irp n't least 50,000 gal-lons of cool water a day. The furnaces willconsume no less than 7,500,000 cubic feet ofair an hour. Tho boiler tubes, if placed in aetraight line, would stretch nearly tea miles,

ami the condenser tabes more than 25 miles.The total number of separate pieces of steelin the main structure of the ship ie not lossthan 40,000.

Experiments with wireless telegraphy wererca.de recently between the trans-Atlanticliner Kaiser Wilhelru der Gross© end tho sig-nal station erected by the owners of theefceaansrr on the island of Borkurn. On aformer occasion it had only been possible tosecure communications at a distance of 20 to25" sea miles, • but on thia occasion j&stinctmessages were despatched and received at adistance of 40 sea males, and legible signs werereceived at the Borkum elation at a distanceof 50 sea miles.

Tbe plan of using floating xtota to reducethe force of waves at sea or at tho mouths ofharbours is being tested by Baron Bemv«nutcd'Alessandro, an Italian, living in Paris. Suchnets form a crust over which the waves cannotclimb and under which they become muchflattened out. A net lately made is 360ftlong and 50ft wide, with square meshes ofljin, the ma-terial being watonproofhemp, andthe weight less than haJf an ounce per squarefoot. '.This was anchored at the port of Havreto protect some unfinished hydraulic worksfrom a heavy eurf.Before the NbrddeutschcrLlloyd finallydecided

to train their officers in a sailing ship the direc-tors discu33od the subject for about sismonths.It was at first thought desirable, as the com-pany po33essed only steamers, that their pin-cers should be trained in steamers. This view,however, was not held by one of the old co-p----taiuo of the float, who maintained that allofficers should be trained in sailers. He fur-nished particulars s-bowing that naost of thecollisions between their Btearoers and sailingships in the past could have boon avoided ifthe officer in charge had been trained_on asailing ship, as i»e could lien have judgedwhet tho sailing ship was going to do, insteadof waiting till too late. Tbeao particularsconvinced the directors, who are at presentconsidering the advisability vof acquiring a sec-ond training sailing ship. It may be men-tioned that the boys who join tho company'straining ship mrus* bo sixteen years of age, andhave passed a certain standard.

The Banffshire is expected to arrive hereto-day.

The Obra, from Calcutta, is to arrive at Lyt-telton next Wednesday.

The Cygnet did not leave for her tieimu tripto Akaroa yesterday afternoon,- aa she leavesfor Picton to-day.

The Huia came off the slip yesterday, andleaver' for Kaipara to-day.

The Dingadee left for Greymouth last night.The Rangatira, which sailed from Timaru

for "Wellington on Thursday, had on board10,050 carcases mutton and 3000 sacks "Wheatfor London.

EXPECTED ARRIVAL.Rotornahana, s.e., from Wellington, this day.Moura, s.s., from Dunedin, this d*y.Corinna, s.£., from the South, this day.Elingamite, s.s., from Sydney via Auck-

land, thie day.Rotoma, sjs., fronj Pkfton and Nelson, via

Wellington, September 23rd.• PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rofcomah&na, s-s., for Wellington, thie day.Moura, e.s., for Auckland via-eaet ««et,

tliis day.Rosamond, s.s., for Greymouth, thia day.Elingamite, cs., for Duncdin, tfaia day,Corinna, c.a., for New Plymouth and Grey-

mouth via Wellington, September 24fcn.■Rotorua, for Picton and Kelson via Wel-lington, September 24tb.EXPECTED ARRIVALS.

From London—Perthshire, s.b., arrivec! atSydney September 14th; Benffshire, β-s.,left the Bluff September" 21st; "Wfcaka-tane, 8.5., arrived at Wellington September20th; Waimate, b.s., passed tho Cape August30th; Eumara, arrived at Hobart Septem-ber 17th"; Rakaia, ha, left London September6tii; Paparoa, sjs., left London September15th; Maori, s.s.| arrived at Fremantle Sep-tember 17th; Mamari, e.s., left London Sep-tember Sth; Tokomaru, 8.8., left London Sep-tember 2nd; Hawko's Bay, e.s., to leave Lon-clon September 25th; Indraghixi, s.fl., arrivedat Ji-elbcurne Scyptem'bex 14th.

Protu New York—Star of tie East, barqueloft New York July 20th; Indramayo, s.s.arrived at-.Melbourne September Bfch; Cereda,3j., arrived at Duircdin September 20th; Starof England, s.s., to leave New"York Septem-ber -20th; Indradevi, s.s., to leave New YorkOctober 20th; Bushmills, a.s., left LondonSeptember 10th; Menantic, s.s, left LondonAugust 17th; Eiffel Tower, s.a,, left LondonSeptember 10th.

From Liverpool—Olive. Branch, c.aa viaSouth Africa.; Tiraaru, barque, sailed May2&th, spoken ,June 12th, 32 N. 14 TV.From Algoa Bay—Belfoid, ship.From Calcutta—Obra, s.e., arrived at Auck-land September 15th.From Clarence River—Acacia, barque, sailedSeptember 7th.From Newcastle—Kathleen Hilda, barque,sailed September 7th.From Surprise Island—Clansman, schooner,left Rockhampton Septombor 6th.From Edithburgr—Otago, barque, sailed Sep-tember 6th.From Baker Island—Victoria, s.s.

HOMEWARD BOUND.Woodville, 101 daye o\it for London; Endy-mion, 98 days out; Pehr Ugland, 94 days oufc:Hedvig, m days out; Lady Isabella, 3 dayeout.

VESSELS IN PORT.Karamea, s.s.; Hacdufl, barque.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.WELLINCrTCiT, September 21.Arrived, Corallo, ship, 110 days from Liver-pool; Elingainite, from Napier; Botomahana,from Lyttelton.; Rangitira, from Tim&ru;

Rimu, from Whangarei.

-for Kai- -'Bflfaxroiaßa, to LyttoUou. Easseas)ar&-Jfcsses m««», Santxir, Bin*. T&bart, TOarf,Deamtt,. QaxxtAb, Berry, Barr"; Coofcson, Mo*-dames Rosa, Baaxas aod'chiid, Diwiford, Kim-ber, Baker, Sptsnce, Bobcrta, Chaoibnrs, B-as-ker, Hon. Roeetoil,- Judg« Wsml, Roy.Purcluw. *pu«n.Wflliei Meesre lapse*,Blena©rha3Bet<2),Clark, White, Laing, Hardy,2&dkensae, Koso,Bkdey, Bafcer, Prosaer, PaviU end chiJEd, Mc-Dowallj Tbworaon, Spence, Roberts, MoGre-gor, Mounttord, affiaaters Lambie, Gaieford,Deirott, and nineteen, steerage■ESwgamifcfc-For Lyttelton and Duncdin.Pa^ngers—Misses Horcourt and Mtene,Hesdamea Gaslull, Barnard and tamik, Aber-mnaby, M«sb« Partridge, McLetC, Gβ!-tattey, Eftrnstow, Scott, Taylor,Blaofc, Bainted, Abercromby, -and twenty-one

steerage. . -o -1-j. -a «v BIJ:JPF> Sepiambor 2LSauea, BanSahire, for Lyttetton.

SELEGRAPH NOTICE BOARD.WELLINGTOK, September 21.Axnvea. 10.10 ajn-, Elingainite, fromKapler; 10.50 a.m., Rotomshana, from Lyttelrton; 11JJ0 a.m., Rangatira, from Timaitt

Sailed, 5.15 p.m., Rotomaliana, for Lyttei-ton; 5.25 p.m., Elingamitg ,for Lyttettoa.PORT ROB1NSOK; September 21.Arrived, 5.30 a.m., Wakatu, from Lj-ttelton.

; . , „ 1ASPIT, September 21.Arrived, 9.40 a.m., Kate Tatham, from New-caatle.

AUCKLAND. September 21.Arrived, 10 a.m.. Oval.m, from R-.untonsraPORT CHALMERS, September 2LSailed, 3.45 p.m., Moura, for Lytteltoa.

MAILNOTICES.

Mails cloße for the following pl»c«a aa under,subject to the necessary alterations:' SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 83.For United Kingdom mid Continent olEurope (specially- jukiressed correspondence

only), via Tcneritfe (duo London 13th Novem-ber), per Karainea, at 7.45 p.m.; late fee let-ters, 8 p.m.; guard's van, y.13 p.m. train.For Greymoutu direct, per Kossmoad, at11.10 pjn.; late fee letters, 11.20 p.m.: guard'svan, 12.10p.m. train.

For Piaton direct, per Cygnet, mt 1.45 p.u..*late fee letters, 2 p.m.; guards van, 2,40 p.m.train. : ;

For Dunedin, per Eluigamite, at 4.20 p.m.>lato feo lottora, 1.35 p.m.; gumd's" van, 5.30p.m. train.

For Northern Ports, per Mouia, at 4^op.m.;late fee letters, 4.35 p.m.; guard's ran, 5.30p.m. train.For Northern Ports, Westporf, also UnitedKingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., per Esuiga-

tira (specially addressed), per Rotainahai*o, at7.45 p.m.; Jato fco letters, 8 p.m.; guard's van,9.15 p.m. train.Parcel mail, per Kaiamea, closes at 1 p.m.

MONDAY, SE-PTEaiBBR 24th.For Northern Ports, per Corinna, at? 11 a.m.;late fee letters, 11.10 a.m.; g-uard'e van, 12.10p.m. train.For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. :late .fee letters, 3.15 p.m.; guard's van, 4 p.m.

train.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.

For Australian Colonies, via Wellington,(duo Sydney Srd October), per WosfcraJisj at3p.m.; lato fee letters, 3.20 p.m.; gu;ird'«4 ip.m. train.

For Australian Colonies, via Bluff, (due inMelbourne 4th October), per express (to con-nect with Mokoia), at 10.30 a.m.; late fee let#tors, 10.40 ajji.; guard's van, 11 a.in, expresstrain.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.For Samoa, Hawaii, PhHippine3, Japan,also

United States, Canada, etc., United iSingtkunand Continent of Europe, vja San Francisco,per Takapuna, at 7.45 p.m.; late-fee letters,8 p.m.; guard's van, 9.15 r>.m. train. DueLondon 31st October.

Mails for South Africa leava M«!bourno oa2nd and 19th October.

Mails for Raratonga and Tahiti, per Ovalau,cloae at Auckland on 25th September, at ip.m.

Madia for Fiji, per, Taviuni, close at Auck-land on 2tf& September, at 4 pan.Mails for South Africa, India, China, <itc,

also United Kingdom and Continent o£ Europe,via Suez (due London 4th November), doe&ntAuckland, per Waihora, Monday, 2-tth inst,at 4 p.m.

N.B.—On and after the 24th inst. a publictelephone bureau will be established at thePost' Office, Sydenham. . ;

EXPRESS PASSENGER LIST.FBIDAY, SEPTEMBEB 2L

For the Sotttk.Messrs W. H. Atkin6, Lane, Keith, Cornish,

Fanning, G, A. U. Tapper, H. Boffiwmt,Sunikell, G. Sopp, Mr and Mrs Peattie, Cap-tain Hayhurst. -Prom the South. ■ ;

Measifo J. E. Gibson, T. C. Caasell, Gk. W.Gibson, W. D. Main, C. D. Baker, Mr aadMrs Bspheon, Mis Cameron.

DAILY a£EMOßAM)A—Saturday, Sept. 33.AUCTIONS.

Pyne and Co., at TatteraalTs, at 11—iHfireo*,Taylor, Qole and Co., in their Yarda, at-11-«Pige, poultry, etc.

Tonka, Norton and Co., in their Roomß.^al11—Furniture, eto; ft»d at I—Property.

Beauchanap and Co., in their Rooms, a&.IOJJO—Fruit, eto.

F. S. Malcolm and 'Co., in tkeir Kooroa, &$13 etc.

Geo. King and Co., at Royal Exchange* Tarda*,at I—Merchandise.

W. R. Harding, in hia Rooms, «t 11—Unr*deemed pledges. iMEETINGS. AMUSEMENTS. ETC. •,

Oddfellows' Hall—Bijou CompanyOpera Mouse—Gaiety Compauy16 Man-cheater street South—G-laes-blowinff ."Trades' Hall—Labour Demonstration Com

mittea, &t 8. v ■ ■ 'iMuseum—Paper Chase, at 2.30.Normal School—Educational Inetitwte, *A

10.30.

THE COOK STRAIT CABLE.(PBESS ASSOCIATION-TELEG&AM.)

WELLINGTON, September 19.The Telegraph Department is at present

unable to use one of the Cook Strait cables,which is believed to be broken. The Tuta-nekai will effect repairs as soon as possible.

A BARQUE FROM MAURITIUS.

(PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)GRtfYMOUTH, September 19.

The barque Hippalos, forty-five days'duefrom Mauritius, arrived at Greymoufcfa yes-terday. She reports that when she leftMauritius there was a slight outbreak <>Iplague. The barque was fumi-gated in the roadstead, and all the rotskilled aboard. She loads coal for the' YapCaroline Islands.

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Rambler* are handsome, light runningbicycles, meeting every requirement for all-round tun and presenting a refinement ofcon-struction and finish not to be eorpacsed.R. Lighibody and Co., Agents, 115 Colombcstreet, next City Buffet.—Adrfc.

Candles reduced Id per lb andkerosene 2-per tin**Kiocsid'e U.LC—<Adn.)

ITS A REAL BEAUTY.So said thefair cycliste -when she finished

her first ride on the Gamage Bicycle. Builtof genuine B.S.A. fittings. Price £16.Guaranteed. Gamage Cash Cycle Company,High street, Chrietchurch. 4-t

TARIFF REDUCTIONS.Best kerosene, reduced to 4s 6d per tin,9s per case, bacon sides s£d, rolls 6£d. hams

7d, factory butter,Rose brand, 10d. Wardel]Bros.—(Advt.)

NEW ZEALAND ROUGH RIDERSShould ride Khaki Bicycles, as they arebuilt to stand the roughest riders. " Themanufacturers, Best and Towne, oppositeClock Tower. 6

NOCOUGHMIXTURE

CURES all the Coughs in New ZealandWe doa't pretead that we have amonopoly of the Cough Mixture Trade.Wβ know that several advertised remediesare good in certain cases. What ire doclaim is this—That our

BENJAMIN GUMis a Reliable Congh Care, not a mere pal*liatwe medicine. It acts quickly by reduc-ing all inflammatory symptoms, loosensthe phlegm, and prevents its secretion;breaks up a cold quickly, and at sametime tones the system up, and renders thepatient less likely to S-iate subsequentJiJ* *"*?•"* frwa the h«lmgand -well-known old-fashioned Friar's BaUaam. Everyone knows the virtues of tfciedrug. "•Benjamin Gum is pleasant'to take

Children Like It.Price Is 6d and 3s 6d. Obtainable evemrher-Sole Manufacturers and Froprietore - w

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AN INTERESTING REPORT. , .We learn from local sources that public

opinion has backed up the decision longsince arrived at by experts, that the DavisVertical Feed is the most perfect sowingmachine made, and as a consequence saleqare so rapidly increasing as to allcalculations. The newest models, with'ball bearings, can be seen at Minson and"Co.'s, 220 Colombo street,—(Advt.)

A PUBLIC WARNING.A number of cheap tyres are being offeredto the public as manufactured on Dunlop

principles, and the Dunlop Pneumatic Tyra--00. of Australasia, Ltd., wish it to be gene-rally known that tyre 3 manufactured bythem bear their well-known trade mark,without which none are genuine and do notcarry the Company's twelve months' guaran-tee. 2998

WINTER WINDSNeed have so terrors for 70s.Ifa winds and rain* may gift you

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Fyou propose getting rid of yourtroubles quickly, safety and plea-

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Suits yoirng and old.Children Khe it.

BHNJAMTN GUM—Price U fid aad2a 6d, everyerneie.Wiiolee*le Ag«ite: ■ ,

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THE PRESS,; SA.TTJBDAY, 22, 1960.10

In ftitaro adwsrtijseenente imder tk».heading-will be cbaxgod-ae follows:—Not exceeding24 words. Is per insertion cash, and 6d foreach additional 10 worita; if booked dembkrates. l <

ST. ANDREWS CHTFBCH,TUESDAY, SBPTBKBEB isAH, 190), atS pan

HANDEL'S "DETSTNGEN TB DETJM"AND SELECTIONS *

Will be given by s> Chorus and Orcheetea. ofBO performers. Adrraserion by ticket. Ticket*zm-y bo obtained at Mr Fountain Barber's,from Members of the Deacons' Court, or anytMterober of the Choir. 4257

CH O~R A L HALL.SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 23rd.EOOJtfDJfD H. BUCKINGHAM.Will givo Dramatic Readings from Rev. C. M.Sheldon's werid famous book, "In Hie Stepe,"iHuatruted with Fifty Coioured Picta»e». Also.akiss Field will sin* "Promise of Life," "HolyCity;" Mr Rodda, 'Sta* of Betfalebem," "lathe Ca.thodral ;" Mr B*iokineb*n, "Lost'Chord, "Toilor'a Dream of Paradise." Or-ganist, Miss M. SaeH. Mt-coanisi, Ernest E.tV»_rig!hi. Doors open 7.30, commence 8 p.m.'eihwsr Coin CoUecfcion. 4214C«T. JOHN'S CHTJRCH, Latiiner equare—*~J Sunday Morning and Evening. Preacl»er:Tfie Vi«ar. Evening: Violin Solo, with organ

4260iITirESLEYAN CHURCEfsEEVICES-DnT-ham street: 11, Bey. R. Mnrray; 6.30,•Rev. W. Baurnber. East belt- 11 Rev. WBaumbcr; 6.30, Rev. C. H. Laws, B.A. LowerHigh street: 11, Rev. C. H. Lews, 8.A.; 6.30,Key. R. Morray. Rickmond: 11, Rev. J.&nith; 6.30, Mr T. Thomas. Woolston: 11,Key. T. E. Thomas, MJI.; 6.30, Mr Hooper.Sirmner: 7, RSv. R. Taylor. 4234fRAPTIST' Terrace—Rev.•*-* J. J. Dofce. Continuation of Series "Lec-lHSlJ>s._^Ji¥E!__J?*_eve2™s service. 4184

EVANGELISTIC MISSION, by Roy. GuyThornton, etiil contic.ued. Sunday, 11•.m., in Baptist Church; 6.30 p.m., GospelMission Hall; and till farther notified, inSydenham Baptist Church. All welcome.Seats free. 4221prarOHCBSTEK street E., near Cathedral-IT?, Central Mission Anniversary Services, 11tt-nv.and G.45 p.m. S&le of Work and Socialon Wednesday, September 2Cth. Good Pro-gramme. Pnce_6d. 428S(SPIRITUAL SCIENCE.—Mra*J Roberts will co»d\ict sorvice in the SocialHall, Madras stroot, Sunday, 7 p.m. Subject:"The Secret of Success." Wednesday Meeting8 p.m., address on "Trifles Light as Air."Friday—Public Circle, 8 p.m. 205 Cambridge; 4 18gOUR FATHER'S OHURCiI.-Art GaUery",

taunday, September 23rd, 11 a.m. "Halfan hour with Jamoe Hunt." 7 p.m., "TheEtliics of_Jcsua." 4135rpHE Lyceum—China and the Chinese—Lee.!-»- ture, Tho Chinese Crisis, by K. F.* Bell, oiGroymouth, with ilyrioramic Efiects. Or-chestral Selections 7, Lecture 7.15. AdmissionCajina Is. __ 4226

GOVERNMENT NOTICES.

/JOVERWMENT LIFE INSURANCEDEPARTMENT.Low Premiums,

Cheap Management.Careful Selection of lAres.Government Guarantee.

T OW PREMIUMa-Notwitlistanaing theJLJ »owpremiums, thefundsof theDepart-ment, accumulated during thirty years,now amount to over tiireomillions etor-ling.(*\ HEAP MANAGEMENT.—Tbomost riciaeconomy la observed. Tha ratio ofexpenses to income is far lower thanthatof any other oQce of eiinilar ago in theColoniesdoing the same kind ofbusiness./"IAREFUL. SELECTION OFLIVEa-Tho

4 \J utmost care is exercieod in guardingagainst tho acceptance of doubtful risks.Aβ a consequence,the death-rato year byye&r falls far shortof theexpectancyuponwhich thetableshave beencomputed.

nOTERNBUNT GUARANTEE.-TheKA paymentof everypolicy is guaranteedby theState.

Ftmds, over THREE MIIUON POUNDS.Annual Income, over £400,000.

e&sh Swpkts Iα 1896(far timeyears),£225,000.

J. H. BICHABDSON,,'fir Cominisalotle

PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

- AND GENERAL BLACK-SMITHS' BUSI&ESa FOR SALE.

FpHE BUSINESS referred to is carried on'~ in one of the best inland town* in thecolony, and capable of being greatly increasedby doing its own castings. The plant ie first-tthuH, and nearly new.

Satisfactory Reasons for Selling."Full particulars from

A. A. FANTHAM,8965 ■ Haweara.

fOR IMMEDIATE SALE.LINWOOD, near Worcester street tram—

Heroso of C rooms, bathroom, 4r fireplaces,wuehhoaijo.and copper, J-acro section in goodgarden. Price £285.

ADDYNGTON, ltandy to tram and work-shops, well flniahed Houbo of 4 rooniß, Vene-tian blinds, hall right through, puntry, scul-lery, and waahhouee, with copper, good Bec-ltion, in fruit trees.' CHRISTCHURCH, S.E.—Nearly NewModern Villa, with 6 rooms, pantry, sculleryand every convenience, very well fitted, andin every respect a good property, |-acre sec-tion of land.

For Cards to view, and particulars of otherproperties, apply

THOMPSON and HILLARY,JOS Manchester streot, north of Clock Tower, j

ST. ALBANS ESTATE.Formerly the Property of late Mr G. Gould. !fpHE undersigned has FOR SALE the un- j

aold Sections of this subdivision, as»nd«r:—OXLEY STREET—Lots 68, 59, 60, 61, 62,

50, 51, 52, 53, 54, each containing onequarter of an aero. Price, £55 each.

LOT 103—la 3r 88p, Hamilton streetZiOT IW—2a Or 9p, Hamilton streetLOT 100—la 3r 33p, Hamilton street

All the above is good sound land, and ishightod dry and well drained. Very eaay termspi payment, and money advanced to build ifRequired.

ApplyH. S. RICHARDS,

146 Worcester etreet,Next A.M.P. Building!.

ypAEMS FOU SALE.

200 Acres, Springfield, firet-c!ftss croppingland, House of 6 rooms, large stable, wool-•hed and yards, etc. Price, £10 an acre.

14 Acres, Bromley, with large house of 12rooms, bathroom, etc., et&bU, cowshed, work-■fcop, etc., good orchard. Price £850; easyterms.

500 A"fcree Waikari. close to railway station,veil watered and eubdivided; land crops well,konso of 5 rooms, and outbuildings. Price,£8 an acre.

9 Acres, Bromley, good land, 1 acre in gar-dsn and orchard, house of 4 rooms, dairy*cow»h«d, etc. Price £650.

16 Acres, Marshlands, with nice House ofC rooms, stable, cowshed, trap shed, and store-XDom, etc.

30 Acres, Rolleaton, divided into 3 paddooM,with cottage* of 2 rooms.

MONEY TO LEND at Lowest Bates.HOUSES TO LET.

Printed Catalogue* Free. .KNIGHT AND CHBCKLEY,

ESTATE AGENTS,181 Colombo frtxwt, Cbxietchuich.

LA^DLASbDlgSaIG&S, ■

SHAEEBROKEKS.J-iTCPAF PROPERTIES in Suburbs from 1C^TIDT ACRES hAZD, with suitableHouse« from 6to 14 nx«M, to clients.

to 12-Koomed Houaes in City waiting

' P,WANTIE'I> TO RENT, for Client*, HouwsteE^HT^OOVMiDWH

V6^lf>acrc Land,H

ST7A§ON °PROpfKTIESiL andrFARMS,Acrea, aad STATIONS, 1000,

*7KR?fyingaboutSoo Sfe**»P, oOod wrestment.APPl ACI»AND, DUDLEY CO..

PROPERTIES FOR SALE.SPECIAL NOTICE.

MR THOMPSON haVing left Christcrmrch,ha has directed mo to Soil hia Fixst-

claaa 6-roomed Residence in Churchill street,City, at a greatly reduced price. Tfaesw isevery modern convenience, and a better builtbouse is not to be found in or acer the city.

A. E. CRADDOCK,176 Hereford street '(nest 8.N.Z.)

LINWOOD, WORCESTER STREET.

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE.

SEVEN-ROOMED SQUARE HOUSE,plasteaed, bathroom, scullery, water in-

eidc, force pomp, bay windows, vweiiaablinds, J-acre section, North aepect. Priceonly £550. Well worth enquiry. Cards toview from

FOREST and PERKINS, Sydenham.SYDENHAM.

74 MONTREAL STREET,

"DECENTLY WELL-BUILT 4-ROOMEDHOUSE, large lofty rooms, acnllery,

Pantry, 4 fireplaces, tiled prate, Venetianblinda, asphalt paths, gas laid on.

NOTE.—The owner is leaving, and the pro-perty is for immediate Sale.

Easy Terms can be Arranged.Apply

CHAS. HILL,Solicitor, 194 Hereford street.

pSOPEa-lES. FOR S A LE.WORCESTER STREET, LINWOOD—

Superior Modern DwelHng of 6 rooms, etc.,with good outbuildings, J-acre; owner leav-ing the district.

Fi^>j_>ALTON—Nearly 1 Acie, good Houseof 6 Toom», etc.; also, Cottage of 4 rooms,bo*h always well let; owner desirous of sell-ing; a good investment.

STREET, Sydenham (near Rail-way Line)—House of 6 rooms, etc., &-acre,good position.

MILTON STREET, Sydenham—Cottage of4 rooms and scullery, large section; cheap.

LANCASTER STKfiET (Ferry road)—Com--1 ibrtable House of 5 apartments, etc., well let;good position.

C. J. MARSHALL,49 Cathedral equare.

P.O. Box 213. Telephone 621.RONALD O. DUNCAN,

ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, LANDAND ESTATE AGENT,SHAREBROKER, Etc.,

194 HEREFORD STREET.

■p O R SALE.

CITY—Now 6-roomed House, pantry, scul-lery (h. and c), bathioom (h. and c), J-acre;price moderate.

LINVVOOD, Mathoson'a road—B-roomedHouse, pantry, scullery, waahtouse, bath-room (h. and c), 3-a"re, stables, etc-

OPAWA. near Railway Station—β-roomedHouse and conveniences, J acre good orchard,a charming house, low price.L'INWOOD, Wellington street—i-acre Build-ing Section; £65.

LINWOOD, Armagh street—J-acre Build-ing Section; JEI3O.

OFF PAPANUI ROAD—7-roomed House,bathroom, pantry, scullery, conservatory, 2§acres.

RICCARTON—New 6-roomed Houee, pan-try, scullery, bathroom (h, and c), detachedwashhouse, i-acre. 2138

■pOR IMMEDIATE SALE.

UNDER INSTRUCTIONSFROM ACLIENT.

MODERN 10-ROOMED HOUSE,Containing

Dining RoomDrawing RoomBreakfast RoomFive BedroomsDressing RoomBathroom, with hot and cold water and

lavatory basinStoreroomPantryLinen Cupboard ,Wine CupboardKitchen CupboardPortmanteau CupboardConservatory and Vinery

OUTHOUSES: ,WashhouseCoal HouseLarder HouseMeat Safe built inWorkshopBicycle HouseFive Fowlhouses and RunsStable, with Loft, Coachhouse mod Man's?

room ' 'Summer House, Arbour, etc., etc.Land, over One Acre! Orchard fully stocked, enclosed with 10ft

fence, on which trees are trainedPaths and back yards asphaltedThree wells, two first stratumNew Patent Ball-bearing WindmillTwo 400-Gallon Tanks and one Rain Water

TankWATER LAID ON ALL OVER THE

GROUND.

PRICE, £2000.N.B.—The whole in perfect order. A really

first-class House, in the best locality.For further particulars apply

W. J. HOPKINS AND CO.,Stock and SharebrokeTS,

Land, Estate and Finance Agents,BOWRON'S BUILDINGS.

CRAIG'S FREEHOLD GOLD DREDGINGCOMPANY.

Applications for shares in the above arenow being received.

The Company is registered, and the firstallotment of shares taken place.. W. J. HOPKINS AND CO.,

Stock and ShaTe'orokers.

•fyTODERN RESIDENCES FOR SALE.

H. L. BOWKER AND SON,ESTATE AGENTS,

258 Colombo street, Market Square.Telephone 336.

NORTH BELT—J-Acre, Superior ModernVilla, 8 rooms.

SALISBURY STREET—i-Acre, 8-roomedVilla..

FENDALTON—J-Acre, 2-storey brick andstone House, 9 rooms; a perfect property.

ADDINGTON—i-Acre 20 perches land,Villa 8 rooms.

PAPANUI ROAD—i-Acre, corner section,with superior 8-roomed Villa.

BARBADOES STREET-1-Acre, with 2-etorey brick and stone House, 16 rooms.

MERIVALE—J-Acre, corner section, 2-storey House, 8 rooms.

LINWOOD, Gloucester street—l-Acre, Villa9 rooms.

NORTH BELT—J-Acre Land, . 7-roomedGloucester street east—j-Acre,

first-class Villa 7 rooms.BLIGH'S ROAD—i-Acre, superior Villa

7 rooms.■DURHAM STREET NORTH—Section 36ft

frontage, 2-storey House 7 rooms. ,NORTH BELT—J-Acre 10 perches Land, 2-

storey House 7 rooms.WILSON'S ROAD, just off—J-Acre 4

perches Land, Villa Residence 6 rooms.CITY, Tuam street—i-Acre, 6-roomed Villa.BICCARTON, Lower—i-Acre, Villa 6

rooms.RICCARTON ROAD—Villa 6 rooms, with

J-Acre Lund.CHAPEL STREET, St. Aftans—i-Acre, 6-

roomed Villa.ABBERLEY ROAD—Superior Villa Resi-

dence 6 rooms, 'with i-Acre Land, i : !>LINWOOD, Worcester street — J-Acre,]

modern Villa 6 rooms.BLIGH'S ROAD—6-roomed Villa, J-Acre

Land*LOWER RICCARTON—i-Acre, 2 Villa!

Residences, each 6 rooms, will b* cold «epa- jrately.PA'PANUI ROAD (oS)—Villa 6 rooms, withi-Acre Land.

On© Acre Land, Bligh's road, just over rail-way, 165 linke frontage. Easy terms.

Three Acres Land and Cottage, Halswell,£220.

Three and a half Acres Land, Harewoodroad, no buildings, £225.

Four Acres Land, Harewood road, House6 rooms, £400.

Eight Acres Land, just off Harewcod road,£8Cper acre. ..

FURNISHED HOUSES TO LET.CITY, Central—Capitolhouse, 8 rooms, bath-

room, hot? and cold, fully furnished, piano,etc.; to let from November Ist for 5 or 6

CITY, Central—B rooms, fully furnished; tolet for 3•Oγ 4 months from October Ist.

CITY, West—lo rooms, with modern con-venience* ; to Jet for 3 months from end ofOctober.• MERIVALE—J-acre, superior residence, 10rooms, with all modem conveniences, fully iur-nubed; possession at once to December SDth.

ST. ALBANS—3 Acres Land,garden, orchardand paddock, 3-eiorey feotue 10 rooms, bath-room, hot and cold, stabling, etc. Possessionat once.

HANMER PLAINS, dose to Springs—Fur-niahed House, 4 .good looms. Possession atone«.

H. L. BOWKER AND SOS,, ESTATE AGENTS,

- ' : ■ TENDERS. .■:/ A , :rnENOEBS ara invited for; tfee PURCHASEX forREMOVAL of the nearly new FOUR-BOOMED HOUSE, lately in the occupationof the late Mr Georgo Fussell, of Imdiarorfca.Tenders close, on WEDNESDAY, 26th, ad-dressed to

Jm.WmUSLLEBt4192 Tai Tapa.

rpENDEHS axe invited up to 4 Vclock,X FRIDAY. September 28th, for the

ERECTION of a COTTAGE, Gordon street,Sydenham. _—.

Drawings, etc., may be seen at my Office.R. V*. ENGLAND, Jun., A.RJ-8.A.,

Architect._PateetvjLjuildmgß, Cathe3ral_squgge:_g7lrpEKDERS will be received at our Office,

"*■ ate Gloucester street, until MONDAY,September 34th, for the ERECTION of aHOUSE at Cheviot for S. C. Wilson, Esq.The Plans may be seen at the Office of Mr

W. Robinson, Cheviot. 3516

THE SELWYN COUNTY COTJNCHLTNVITE TENDERS for CLEANING theX WATER RACES in the Hciorata Dis-trict. Specifications to be seen at Mr Sner-raSs Store, Dunsandel, and Mr Thome'sStore, Hororate. Tenders to be sent m anddelivered by 11.30 a.m. on 34th SEPTEMBER,1900, addressed The Chairman, Rakwa RoadBoard, Hororata, marked "Tender for RaceClewing." HUG-HTEMPLER,8603 Manager.

CHRISTCHURCH DRAINAGE BOA"RD."rpEND-ERS will be received up to 12 o'clock1 noon of TUESDAY, the 25«iSeptember,for tfce SUPPLY of COAL to the PUMPINGSTATION, for ONE YEAR.

Specification and conditions can be seenat the Office of fee Board.

Tenders to be endorsed on the outside andaddressed to the Chairman.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac-cepted.

EDWIN CUTHBERT,Engineer.

September 15th, l'9oo. 3970FOR SALE BY TENDER.

TWO COMPLETE THRESHING-I- PLANTS, Chaffcutter, Corncrusher,Saw Bench, Two Portable Huts, Water Csrtsand Horses, also Tools.

The machinery is all in first-class order,most of it being only new. The reason forselling is that the owner's health will not per-mit him to follow the business as close ashe would like to. Apply

REID and GRAY, Chriatchurch.Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, Septem-

ber 26th, at i2noon, addressed "Engineer,"care of Reid and Gray, Christchurch. Thehighest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

3438COURTENAY ROAD BOARD.

rpENDERS are invited for the followingJL "Works, viz.:—No. 426—Metalling 110 Chains "Waireka and

Homebush roadNo. 427—Metalling 56 Chains Essendon

road, from Patchott's to Telegraph roadNo. 428—Metalling 57 Chains School road,

from Essendon road to R.S. 9906No. 429—Metalling 80 Chains BeaJ-ey's road,

from Hawkins to Woireka riverNo. 430—Metalling 102 Chains Hoskyns's

road, from Knolls roadNo. 431—Metalling 22 Chains Kirwee road,

from Gough'sroad to R. S. 30323 !No. 432—Delivering 203 yards Shingle onBeale/s road, from Charing Cross

No. 433—Delivering 200 yards Shingle onBealey's road, from Waireka, river j

No. 434—Delivering 350 yards Shingle onWest Coast road, from Bleak Houseroad

No. 435—Clearing Tussocks, 115 chains,Homebush road, from Duncan's.

Specifications may be seen at the RoadBoard Office, Kirwee, where tenders are to besent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or be-fore 12 noon of TUESDAY, October 2nd,1900.

A. J. FRANCIS,3977 Clerk to the Board.

TO LET.

THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL COiIMIS-SIONERS invite Tenders for LEASE of

the undermentioned Reserves for 14 YEARSand 5 MONTHS, from the Ist of NOVEM-BER NEXT:—

No. of Acre- . PresentReserve. age. Locality. Occupier.

919 -WO Besi'ley road/Excre. of T.West Melton Hancock. 923 63 West Melton John Craik

Lot 1 of 1118 162J Wakanui road, Gec.W.LeadleyAishburton

Lov2onilß\ ..„ ~ _.and 1119/ 1173 Do- Do--1137 72 Oxford H. Engelbreoht

1138 75 I Do. \V. Fenwick1164 31 [West Melton John Craik ,1188 24 |Vlew Hill, Ox-jA. Wright

«*SSJ.v-" • " " .. ■ J" fOWI •-■■■-• ..~C»- -■ .2005 ' 997 Waitoht Gorge,C- Dampier-i__l Walpara, | Crossley

Conditions of Lease can be obtained fromH. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Chxiat-church; also, Lithograph Plan of Eesorves1118 and 1119.. NOTE.—The conditions of Lease for Re-serves 1118 and 1119 compel building and con-tinuous residence on the land.

Tenders must be sent in (on printed formonly), accompanied by a cheque (with BankExchange added), for the amount oi the firstHalf-year's Rent, before 5 p.m. on TUESDAY,the 16th of October Next.

H. H. PITMAN,Steward of Education Reserves.

Chriatchurch, September 14th, 1900. 3716

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

FRED. J. BARLOW, A.E.V.2.A.,Architect, etc., has REMOVED to Cashel

street Chambers, 149 Caahel street, next 10*-row, Baasett and Co. ; £4

RW. ENGLAND, TIMBER and COALMERCHANT.

LARGE STOCKS SEASONED TIMBERS.DOORS, SASHES, IRON, Etc., Etc.

Orders Promptly Forwarded.- TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.

BROWN'S TIMBER YARDS.

LARGE STOCKS SEASONED TMBER,Under * Cover, Ready for Use.

ALL KINDS OP BUILDING MATERIALIn Great Variety.

BROWN'S COAL SHEDSBEST QUALITY COALS.

ALL KINDS AT LOWEST RATESPRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

J. T. BROWN and SON,Corner Colombo and Tuam streets, end St.

Asasli street.Telsphone No. 72. P.O. Box No. 306.

TO AND THE GENERALPUBLIC.BEING heavily stocked. with CAST-IRON

BATHS ~-. orcelain, Enamelled and Japan-ned), OAST IRON *nd STAMPED STEELSINKS, we are offering same at ReducedPrices.. Our holdings of GASFITTINGS, compris-ing INCANDESCENT PENDANTS. CHAN-DELIERS, BRACKETS, ARC LAMPS, ISCOMPLETE, and of the Latest Designs.

We Manufacture SPOUTING, RIDGING,and DOWNPIPES, and by keeping large sup-plies on hand. Can Execute Orders' withpromptness.

The CURVING OF IRON FOR VERAN-DAHS, etc., Undertaken. Good Work andDespatch Assured.200 and 400-GALLON IRON TANKS FOR

SALE.CASH PURCHASERS OF SCRAP ZINC INANY QUANTITIES.TAYLOR AND OAKLEY,

Plumbers, Gasfitters and Galvanisers,254 TUAM STREET WEST.Telephone No. 118.

OX SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.

EVER? DESCRIPTION of TIMBER andBUILDING MATERIALS, aeasoned,

xeady for immediate use. iGALVANISED IRON, 5 to 10ft iDOORS, SASHES ISASH FRAMES iMOULDINGS ana ARCHITRAVESGATES and HURDLESGALVANISED WIRE, No. 8SHEET ZINCSHEET -LEADCEMENTT.T%fRSHEEP and RABBIT NETTING.

NEWCASTLE AND WESTPORT COAL,For Household Purposes.

W 0 0 D AiTd"l aUR I E.

JOHN WALLER A2TD SON,TIMBER AND COAL MERCHAIiTS,

tuam Street,HAVE in STOCK Every Description o!

BUILDING MATERIAL, including veryLarge ?4ocks of SEASOHED TIMBE3, keptunder cover ready for immediate u«-CemCit, Galvanised Iron, L*ad, Doors,

Siiehes, Builders' Ironmongery, FencingMa&eri&le, etc.

COALS AND FIREWOOD,tr* »xc prepared to QUOTE PRICES fox

Building Materials delivered in town or anyf«rt o< tlu Previa©*

TENDERS.LABOUR DEMONSTRATION, SHOW

.-■-. GROUJTDS,OCTOBER 19th, 1900.

ritEJJBERS are invited as" underX Bight of Luncaeon and Fubiican'a

Booth; the Right of Refreshment Booth; theEight of Sports. Information will be sup-plied on. application in writing to Secretary.Tenders to be accompanied' with 5 per cent,of mount tendered. T3ie lowest or aijy tcodernot necessarily accepted. Tenders ekee onSEPTEMBER 29th?at Trades Hali, Inglis'eBuildings.

THOS. Woods, ,4198 Secretory.

BOAMD AKD RESIDENCE."DOARD AND RESIDENCE,-1-* "DALKEITH," 18 Cranmar square.

Most Central and Convenient. Superior Ac-commodation for Boarders. Terms Moderate.4083 MRS SCOTT.GROSVENOR HOUSE, 56 GLOUCESTER

STREET EAST.

"pRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE.'Hot, Cold and Shower Baths. 4199 iGLOUCESTER HOUSE.

256 GLOUCESTER STREET WEST.THIRST-CLASS BOARD and RESIDENCE-£ for LADIES and GENTLEMEN.Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. !Every Comfort and Attention Given. MostCentral. TEEMS MODERATE.

Telephone 982. MRS McNIE.. jBOARD AND RESIDENCE.

HANDSOMELY-FURNISHED APART-MENTS for Ladies and Gentlemen.

MRS SAWTELL,Sherwood, ~72 Cashel street E.

Tetephoag 479.BOARD A2TD RESIDENCE.

TpURNISHED APARTMENTS for Ladiea•*• ■ and Gentlemen.

MRS JAMESON,Almeda House, 55 Cashel street E. 3482

WAI MAREI"HOUSE,31 Cambridge Terraoe West.

FIRST-CLASS BOARD, AND RESI-DENCE. Hot, Cold and Shower Baths.

Piano. Central Position.MISS COWPER.

ABERDARE HOUSE,289 Gloucester street West.

FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE BOARD ANDRESIDENCE, three minutes' walk from

Post Office and Canterbury College.Hot, Cold and Shower Baths. Good Stabling.

MRS BAKFORD,2810 (Late of Gloucester street).

NOTICE

MRS GRIMES, late of Kensington House,-xill street, Wellington, has taken up her

residence at 271 Armagh street West, whereehe is prepared to receive visitors andtourists; also a limited number of permanentgentlemen guests. Tko house is well ap-pointed, and has bo3n furnished throughoutby Messrs J. Ballzntyiie and Co. TelephoneNo. 1017. 6987

HOTELS.

TXT HITE HART HOTEL,HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.

JOHN NEILL, Proprietor,

Sample Rooms.Telephone 45. Night Porter.

QTOHEY'S FAMILY HOTEL,OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION,

CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z.F. STOREY, Proprietor.

TERMS: §s per dajv£2 2s per week.

Telephone No. 795. Night Porter. AllLetters will receive Prompt Attention. 1196

A GREAT EVENT.OPENING OF THE AQUARIUM.

F ARENAS, Proprietor of the City Hotel,. invites the Public to INSPECl1 theAlterations and Improvements that he haseffected in this. favourite Central Hostelry,which has made it SECOND TO NONE onthis side of the line.

OPENING OF THE AQUARIUM...--. ' - "'■ '•THE xIUB OP CHRISTCHURCH.TRIANGLE. .

FUNERAL NOTICES

rpHE Friends of Mr W. Widdowson are re-X spectfully informed the Funeral of hislate wife Ann will leave his residence, 91Chester street, for the Linwood Cemetery, onSunday, 23rd, at 2.15 p.m. W. LANGFORD,Funeral Director. 4150

THE Friends of tha lute Mr Charles Ed-ward Howard ara invited to attend his

Funeral, which will leave nis late residence,Selvvyn street South, Spreydcn, on Sunday,at 2.30 p.m., for Addington. Cemetery.GEORGE BARRELL, Undertaker end Em-balmer. 4256

T LAMB AND SO If,UNDERTAKERS

AndEMBALMERS,

Nα 85 LICHFIELD STREES_________ Tela-phone 539.r~l E O E G B B A R B B L L,

UNDERTAKER and EMBALMEB, 'Ttlegrwns ■ *nd Telephone Orders by Niffkl

or Day receive immediate attention.63 DURHAM STBEET SOUT&

Telephone 721.

GW. J. PARSONS.MONUMENTAL MASON,

Manchester street.Monuments and Headstones in Marble,

Granite and Stone.NEWEST DESIGNS.Ali Work Guaranteed.

LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.-. Concrete Kerbings, Iron Railings.Inspection Specially Invited. 641C

MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE.J. T A I T,

Corner of Cashel street*and Montreal ■tro*!*(Opposite Drill Shed),

TIVTANUFACTUiUSB. and IMPORTER of ailJLYJL Descriptions ot Monumental Work.

Beat Quality and Loweat Pricu.Inspection Invited. Established 1863.

WANTED

WANTED KNOWN—That lam havingthe Largest Assortment of Watches, 'Clocks, and Jewellery, and the Best" Value j

given. All guaranteed. K. Grieshaber, Jewel-ler, 236_High_street. ,W"ANTED, Everyone who Hμ proved the

worth of Tussicura to recommend it totheir friend. .^BOWAITED, Buyers of Suites from £ 6 10s,

at Lawrence and lurcher's, 18* Highstreet.WAITED, Left-oil Clothing—Ladies and

Gentlemen can depend on getting thenextreme value. All letters and appointmentspunctually attended to by Mrs King, Second-hand Dealer, 100 Madras street, Chratchureh.

WAiTTED KNOWN—Poisoned and Lα-llamed Wounds, Sore Legs, Sore -.ye*,

Cute, Hums, Irritating Eruptions, poKtmljCured with "'Spring Blossom Ointment.'Price 6d and Is, ail Chemists and Store-

WANTED Buyers of Inlaid Tile Linoleum,and other kinds, also Oilcloths at

Lawrence and Kireher'e. 184_gigh street.WANTED, the Public to comeand see!

our Hearthroga; especially good value;any price, from Is 6d to 50s, »t LawTenceand JKorcher's, 184 High ateeet.WANTED" KNOWN—New Leghorn Flops,

New Sailors, New Trimmed Millinery,New Bkrasee, Meaties, Corsets and Under-closing, at BeaSb and Co-'3.WANTEDTSpring Cleaners to know they

can Lave their Carpets Cleaned andBeaten by Machinery and returned same day,by Lawrence and,Kircher, lgijgigh street.

"Black sadWWte" Tafetta Silks for Blouses, N«w

Poplinettes, Poplins, Plain and Figured Lua-jtres, at Booth's.S'RLP Urand Picklee, Sauoea, Cordiale, etc.,

are much appreciated by the puWic.Give them a trial. .-

(1 ASDEN TOOLS to suit all GardenersandT all Purses; Garden Syringea from 2e.

Aitken and Boberts invite your_inspection.AITKEN~and"KOBERTS, Furnishing Iron-

mongers, have just landed New Stock, olSiiver-piated Ware. Choice Designs fer Pre-sents m Bread Forks, Cake Baaketa, Svgasawi Cmxai, ttc.

WANTED.rfJETANTED, Smart Junior Clerk. Apply''■ UPv?"' PO-. Bo* 175. 4216

W~ANTED ioHixe, for about-a Week, Sad-. ale Horse, must be quiet. Apply A~B.,"Pregs"-Office. 4358.XSTANTE-D at osooe, Strong Girl as General.i", Apply Mrs M*irgafc»2d, Avonftide.

■OTANTEDTLady Canvasaer for New Pdb-;»�'. licatjoo, good coounission. Atppiy toMr R. Cuming, 6* Durham street. 4278

ANTEDTa Coacbpainter or good Im-. provor. C. W. Harris, TroUoway Car-riage Wcrka, No. 11l Victoria. street. 'W"ANTED,, a Kitohenmaid for Strathmor* J- Priwite Hospital. Apply to th« 'Matron, between 7 and 8 p.m. 4128T/TTANTED to~Sell. Cheap, Good Springi TT. Dray; no further use for it. J.A._Bedpath, JEast_belt,_LJnwood."fTCTANTED KNOWN—Selling off my whokVV stock Prize Canaries, half usual price;

Hens from 2s, Cooks from ss. W. R. Taylor,MauttseH__etreet, Wootgton. 4271

Sell, cheap, a good ueefnl- Whitechapel Cart, in good repair,£10 10s; a rare chances. C. W. Harris, TroUo-way Carriage>__W.ciks. No. 11l yictoria Bfare^.W~IkNTHD7

_SJtuation, by respectable Man

(single, 34); drive, garden, milk, use-ful; colonial references. : Devon, "Press"Office. 4130WANTED, Boy fox Merchant's Office.

Good opening for capable lad who willdevote himeelf permanently to office work.Aadreaa P.O. Box 107, Chriatehurcn. 4174

ANTED, Twenty News Boys at once;large profit. Apply Colonial Advertis-

ing Agency, 202 Hereford street West, nestTonka, Norton's. . 4177

WANTED, by good tenant, no children, a6-roamed House, with conveniences, near

the railway station; rent monthly in advance.Apply L.8.. "Press" Office. JKW3WANTED for Repair, old vrom-out, bile

choked, whisky-saturated Livers.Apply Loasby's Wahoo. ■WANTED to keep "eggs for any length of

time without any deterioration in flavouror appearance. Friend's Royal Egg Preser-vative is without an-equal..

AlnTED—Steward, for -Aehburton Club,wages £2 10s per week. Applications,

accompanied by references, addressed to thePresident, to be in by 25th September. SIBC

WANTE3>~Board by Englishman, aged30, in small family, no others, willing

to furnish rooni, 25s to 355; replies treatedabsolutely confidential. "Travelled," "Press"Office. _ 4277"TITANTED, thoroughly domesticated Lady■ VY; Help, about 28 years; strong, methodi-cal, a-nd able to, cook; salary, £30. Apply,stating capabilities, to "Energetic," "Press"Office . _-_ 4291

WANTED to Sell—"Excelsior" Soap.Kindly ask your grocer for this special

brand. Encourage local industry. "Excel-sior," the best. Large bars 6d, Bd, 9d. Ex-quisitely scented_. "Escelsior." 2663

WANTED-tolSell, a really first-class LightSpring Dray, lightest, strongest, easiest

running and cheapest drays made in thecolony; niuat be sold, no reasonable offer re-fused. C. W. Harris, Trolloway CarriageWorks, No. HI Victoria street. , 4276

WANTED, the Public to know that Law-rence and Kircher give Better . Value

in Furniture of every description, than anyother House in town."fTTANTED KNOWN—New Shipments now

■■VV showing at Beath and Co.'s, the Popu-lar Drapers. New Shirtings, Lace Curtains,Art Muslins.

AIITED KNOWN—The Great Antidotefor Blood Poisoning and Inflammation

is "Spring Blossom Elixir," the greatestblood purifier known to science. Price 2sjBottle at chemists and storekeepers. .. 39

"ANTESTKNOWN—Stomach, Liver andKidney Troubles, Pains in tho Head,

iIndigestion and Constipation, positively Curedi with "Spring Blossom Pills." Price 6d and

13, all onanists and groeera.ANTED KNO\\Jf—That Lawrence andKircher have just landed another Ship-

! ment of their Genuine Oil "Paintings, 30in xJ 22, at 10s 6d each. See windows, 184 Highstreet.WANTED, Buyers of Double Bedsteads

at 35s to call and sea Lawrence and' Kircher'e, 184 High sfcreet!WANTED, the Public to know that they

can have their Furniture removed intown or country without packing, in coveredvans large enough to take a houseful at onetrip, by Lawrence and Kircher, 184 Highstreet.

ANTED, Buyers of Duchesse Cheatsfrom 503, no white pine used at Law- ■rence and Kircher's, 184 High atreet. i

WANTED-KNOWN—Mrs Quartermain isa Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gents',

and Children's Left-off Clothing. Letters bypost or otherwise attended, to. Address MrsG. Qnartennain, 154 High street/WANTED, the Public to try Friend's

Royal Err Preservative, the cheapestand best; does not affect the shell, -whichkeeps ita normal appearance. >

WANTED KNOWN—West Patent Tyre-setter, contracts tyres cold; from 7s 6d

per pair. W. Moor and Co., Coachbuilders,Victoria and Kilmore streets. 2871rpoWNEND'S Female Pills are the bestX known remedy for all anaemic conditionsof the system, the most prominent symptomsof which is the pale and bloodless appear-ance of the face and lip3, Is 6d. W. P. Town-end, 183 Colombo street, ChrJ3tchurch.

ET your Cycle Enamelled and Plated fotcoming season, equal to new. Bell

Brothers, 170 Lower High street, near ClockTower. J.lßlIMPERIAL Triumph Lady's Bicycle for

.Sale—Beautifully made trad finished, andone of the best Machines obtainable. Par-ticulars and prices on application to E. Wil-kin, 170 LiohfieJd street.

FANCY CHINA—In this department wehave an exceptionally fine Bhow of

novelties, too numerous to mention. Call andsee. Minson and Co., 220 Colombo street. _npATLORINtx—If you want a Perfect-fitting,X stylish Suit, made to measure, go toBeath and Co.'s; they guarantee satisfaction.

BELL Cycles—lnspect theee splendid ma-chines before you decide upon your mount

for coming season. None better. Bell Brothers,170 Lower High street.WALLACE'S COUGH ELIXIR is com-

posed of Hcrehound, Aniseed, Tola,i Senega,"and other effectual ingredients. Plee-eantto t*ke, and quick to core. 2060WALLACE'S COUGH ELIXIR gives In-

stant Relief and Promptly Curee aHacking Cough. Safe and certain. Chemistsand Stores, la 6d.

E are grieved to think that »_ few aredrinking any kind of tea when they

can enjoy the rich fragrance of the TigezBlends for the 83-me money.

WALLACE'S COUGH ELIXIR can beconfidently recommended &s a specifio

in all Chest Affections. A trial will convince.Sold everywhere la 6oLrjpOWNEND'S Tasteioss Soothing Powders,X for children teething, etc., will relieveswollen or tender game, interrupted s>eep,diarrhoea, sickness, constipation, etc., nndprevent convulsions? Sold everywhere, Is. W.P Townend, 183 Colombo street, Christchwrck

IN SPRING AND SUMMER!—Our Springand Summer Dresaes and Dress Fabrics

comprise a truly magnificent assortment ofuseful and beautiful "goods, in the very latestdesigns and colourings, and at prices adaptedto all purses. These goods- are now un-packed, and await inspection. Every lady whocan spare the time should come and see them.Strange and Company.

UF3 and SAUCERS, w. ana Gold China2s lid half dozen, Earthenware Is Ud

half dozen, Tea Sets complete for six peraonsboxed 7s 9d per set, Dinner Sets from ISs 9d,Bedroom Sets complete from 11b 6d, atFletcher Bros., Crockery Merchants, High•treet.WEDDING PRESENTS—Our Stock of

useful and ornamental goods never wasso large and attractive as now. We can meetall tastes. .Call and see. Minson and Co., 220Colombo street.

OUR LONDON HOUSE (139-141 Wool Ex-change, E.C.) has sent us this year one

of the most attractive consignments of Springand Summer Goods (including the very latestNovelties) we have ever received. We wantladies to come and see these beautiful goods.All prices. Strange and Company.

'ALLACE'S COUGH ELIXIR ie thej_est Remedy for Cough* and Colds,

and all Bronchial Affections. Always effec-tual. ShonH be in every house. -HABBIS and SON, Imperial Boot Depot,

C-ehel street, k&t- for Sale Nugget BootPoliflhcra.

CHINESE LAUNDRY GLAZE, "Mandarin'Bran," Is Packet. For Corns. Warts

and Bunions use "Bloomine," 6d Packet."Sepoy's Prairie Cure," 2a 6d. "Sepoy'sPrairie Oil," 2s 6d. Sold everywhere. Agent,Kenipthorne, Prosser and Co.

INKER SETS, Tea Sets, Toilet Seta—lnthis department we excel, our assort-ment being bo large and varied, all thor-

oughly up to date, and our values cannot besurpassed. Call and see. Minson an_ Co.,220 Colombo street. . "Cough 1 Cough!—Don't Congh,

tako Tußsicura, a remedy for all throatand long trcublea. KemfJhorne, Pzosser andCo., agenw. 4180

EVERY LADY who appreciates really beau-•tiful Millinery is invited to come and see

our newly-received London and Parisian Novel-ties. Kxquiaite, fashionable, plessaxg, andbecoming. Inspection especially invited.Strange and Company.jnMr_T_<rTH_r"FEONT—Tiger Tew.

rpUSSICURA is now pronounced to be theX Core for all Throat, Cheat, and LungAffections. Thousands have testified to itaefficacy. All those troubled with Cough orCold should give his Remedy % trial. Soldby all chemiste and. stocekeepere throughoutthe coloay.

WANTED."TXTANTEB—RidIey and Son Opened vxdtalV_l_Jt at*mJ in fixtnre. 42&

TkTANTEDT> Gin&xal Servant* must h& j.Vf ■' dean and tidy.'; Apply Mrs Geo, Mc-!Bean, Springston. ___

\__ .J32® iWAITED to Sell, StnaU Grocery Bnsinessin town; low rental. Apply 8.A.,

VPress" Ofaoe. 4185

WANTED, at once, good smart Woodman." W. T. CroniQ, Ooachbuilder, Wiieonstreet. 4293

WANTQD to Borrow, on freehold security,£2500, at 5 per cent, for 5 years. Ap-

ply Box 452, P.0., Christchurcb. 4136fjCTANTSD, Good General Servant. Apply»»j Mrs Donald,, Ensor'a road, Op&wa.

■ ■ 4219AJSTTED, 2 Second-hand Trout Rode, iFly and 1 Spuming Bod, cane built with

steel centre. Apply W.8., "Pjeas" 9fl*MLi l3ali

W&NTED KNOWN—That you"will get thehighest market value for your e«gs if

yon uoe Friend's Royal Egg Preservative.ANTED to Bent, by good tenant, no fanf-

ily, 4 or 5-rootoed Cottage, within 15/minutee' walk of railway station. Apply"Nemo," "Press" Office. 41S1

W'AiffTßD, c thoxoughly competent Needle-■ woman, little light hous*swork. Apply

byletter Mrs Bruges, Hdmore's Lane, F«»----dalton. 4191

WANTED, for the Sunnyaide Asylum, anAssistant Engineer (permanent); silary

£120 per annum, with board, lodging, etc. Ap-ply, with testimonials, acy forenoon. 4152

WAJftTED, an experienced Nurse to takecharge of an infant a month old.

jApply, stating wages and giving references, toMrs George Raymond, Timaru. 41S1

WANTED the Public to know that eggspreserved with Friend's Royal Egg Pre-

servative are hermetically sealed, and 'willkeep for fifteen months.W~~"ANTED to Sell, Aerated Water Business,

in Wellington; established 25 years.For full particulars apply for address at theoffice of this paper. 2835

W"ANTED, for Private House, 3 miles fromtown, Two Servants, one to Cook andWash, one as Houseanaid, good home. Ad-

dress Box 129a, Post Office, Christehurch..'• 4223

WANTED—Cooks, Housemaids, Parlour-maids, Nurse, Cooks, £52; Generals,

Young Generals, Young Housemaids, Nurse(doily). Miss Bliss's Registry, Chancery lane.

4230WANTED, Partnership in good Auc-

tioneering Business, would buy busi-ness or accept position of Salesman. Ad-dress first instance C.A., Bos 419, Post Office,Dunedin. 3856

WANTED—J. J. Parker's Eegistry, Lich-field street, opposite Mason and

Struthers—Generals, small families; Ffoughvmen, Musterers, Youth, dairy; experiencedWaiter, 30s; Blacksmith's Hammer Man, Inday. 4231?

WANTED—For Sale, City North, capitalHouse of 6 rooms, washhouse, copper,

connected with sewer, gas, Venetian blinds,well fenced, first-class covered in fowl run, allin Al order; prioe £450. Dearsley and Lane,71 Cathedral square.

WANTEDto Sell, Poultry" Farm, with firstclass Orchard, 6 Awrea Land, close to

tram, about 250 fruit and shelter trees; price£225, very easy terms if desired. Pull par-ticulars from H. li. Bowker and Son, EstateAgents, Market square. 2544F

WANTED ~Baker, age about "thirty, £80yearly, found in board, lodging, etc;

Waiter, 25s weekly; Station Gardener, 255;Groom and Gardener, for gentleman's resi-dence; Cook and Steward, for station; high-land Shepherd (single); Ploughmen; Dairyand Farm Youths, good wages. Apply Mc-Donald, Manchester street. Station Managersrequiring Cooks, Shepherds, etc., should applyto the above. Miss Conway, Matron, requiresFemale Servants; Cook, for Club, 35s weekly;Hotel Cooka, Housemaids, etc. Telephone497. 4183

WANTED—Station Couple, man with know-ledge of sheap and storekeeping, wife

housekeeper; Improver for country black-smith ; se\"eral Ploughmen, Farm Youths, etc.Apply J. McDonald. Manchester street. Sta-tion Managers requiring Shepherds for the.lambing, season or mustering, also general sta-tion handa, should apply to the above. MissConway, Matron of Female Department, hasa good reputation for suiting ladies and ser-vants, now wants Cooks, Housemaids, andGenera-Is.WANTED, a Baker, age about thirty, wages

£80 yearly and found in board, etc.; HighCountry Shepherd; Improver for CountryBlacksmith; Young Man for Country; But-cher, able to do slaughtering, etc., 20s weeklyand found: Ploughman; Farm Youths. Ap-ply J. M'Donald, Manchester street, Em-ployers requiring Shepherds, Cooka, Gardeners,and General Hands should apply to the above.Miss Conway, Matron of Female Department,requires Cooks, Generals, Housemaids, etc.Telephone 497.WANTED, immediately, experienced

General, 15s, country; also House-maid (same place), Two. Generals for farm(friends preferred), Cook find Housemaid, samefamily, town, suit mother and daughter; twoLady iielpa, country, 7s and £30; a largenumber of Girls to assist, 5s to Bs. Mrs B.H. Mitchell, Morten's .Buildings.

WANTED—Cooka for Oamaru, Dunedin,Ashburton, Wellington, Marlborough,

also town and country, from £30 to £45; twoParlourmaids, town, £35; House Parlour-maids, town and country, £30; two Generals,town, £30, first-class places; a largo numberof Light Generals, good places, from 7a to10s; Nurse-Houaemaida, 10s; Hotel Cooks andHousemaids, good wages. Mrs R. H. Mitchell,Morten's Buildings. • 'WANTED—Station Cook, 22s 6d, bake

for station, £1 esfera during. shearing;also Assistant Cook, same station, 15s, with5s bonus at end of shearing; good all-roundFarm Hand, must be able to plough, 20s;.Ploughmen, 18s, 20s; Cowboy for station,15s; Lade for farms, 10s and 12s; Day Porter,country hotel; Lads for hotels, 8s and 10a;Kitchentnan for town hotel. Sime'e Registry,171 Armagh street. Telephone 579. ■ ■WANTED at once, thorough good Bar-

maid, private bar in city; Cooks fortown, £35 and £40; several Cooke for townand country hotels, 20s, 255; Housemaids,House and Parlourmaids, good wages;Generals, 10s, 12s; Nursery-housemaid, 8s;Kitchenmaids, 103, 12s; Girls to assist, 6s,8s; Lady Helps, musical and others; Work-ing Housekeeper, to attend invalid. Wait-ing—Thorough Housekeeper and good Laun-dress. Sime'a. Begistry, . 171 Armagh street.Telephone 57aTXTANTED KNOWN—That Friend's RoyalVV Egg Preservative has no equal. The

eggs treated with it are not pickled, arid canbe packed in any convenient, dry place.TOFANTED KNOWN—Have you weak

T » sighi'/ If so, apply at once to Kennett,the People's Watchmaker. He will test youtsight and supply you with Spectacles at amoderate cost. Enormous stock of lenses,jconcave, convex. Perioscopic, Psaudonoptic,of every power. Latest shapes. Fold andother frames. 183 High street, under theverandah.WANTED KNOWN—People with defective

sight can be supplied with Spectaclesat a really moderate cost. Do not injuro youieyes. Apply at once to Kennett, Watchmaker,etc., 183 High street. An enormous stockto select from, all the latest styles and shapes,frames, or in steel, nickel silver and gold.

WANTED KNOWN—As I have a verylarge assortment of Wedding Binge,

Keeper Bings, and Engagement Binge, andthe best value given for the money; inspectioninvited. K. Grieshaber, Jeweller, 236 Highstreet.

WASTED Cyclists to know that we havea first-clasa stock of Sundries and Ac-

cessories in. the cycle trade. Genuine Brioks'sSaddles, 8.28, price 15s 6d; Silver KingLamps, 15s; Lucas's Britenwite Oil, largetins la Gd, small tins 9d; White's Electrinefor lubricating, large tins Iβ 6d, small tins9d. Adams Star Cycle Company, 70 Manches-ter street, and Colombo street Depot, 198Hobba's Buildings, near the Cathedral. 9

JUST UNPACKED!—A whole host of use-ful, novel, and beautiful things, received

from our London House. These goods aredesigned for Spring and Summer wear. Theyare exceptionallyattractive. Such an assortmentof Dresses. Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery,Costumes,Blouses,Fancy Goods, Corsets, Gloves,Hosiery, Umbrellas, and Sunshades, etc., etc.will not be found elsewhere in the colony.Strange and Company. •npUSSICUKA, for Coughs and Colds; noJL house should be without it. WholesaleAgenta: ' Kempthorne, PrcMer; P. Haymtmand Co. . 4180

TEAPOTS—Wo nave juat landed • grandlot of novelties from the English Pot-

teries. Call and see them. Mineon and Co..330 Colombo street,

NOW ON VIEW!—Our latest shipments ofSpring and Summer Novelties. Very

striking. Strange and Company.

FREE BOOKS for Both Sexes, of vital in-terest about yourselves and your welfare.Posted free. Write to Manager, 300 Collinastnjet.J&telbourne. 9043GLASSWARE—Wβ hare jaet considerably

enlarged our stock of Glassware, andour display is replete. Call and see. Min-|»on and Co., 220 Colombo street.

A3 DRESSMAKERS we do a very large(and constantly expanding) business.iLadies who patronise our Dressmaking De-(partment once almost invariably become regu-lar customers. What better proof of our sue-icesa would itbe possible to adduce? Strangeiand Company. '"T>LACK and White" Noveitiea—Ladies'J-β Khaki Sailors, Stylish Piques, MuslinDelaines, Lovely Blouse Muslins, ArtisMo De-signs in Printa. at Beath'a.THE Sncceea of am "Afternoon Te»" depends

greatly upon the Ten. Try the TigerBlends. . ■

AfeLEQUIN TOBACXX) eteedUx growa iapuslio favour.

. . ';. .JiJtCEttAIIEOIpSS. ' , Pltt>Sß?£"*O

A'ill ■ Clmm,. oI

* -|5i*i canty, A, S. Bowman, i&& (v' i 73"Jgfcreet, next aty Hotel. _L *NEW Catalogue® now ready, I'cation. Deswslcy a_d Lane, n Oath.!*** I'lsquare. -• '.•■■■ ■■ \- :■ . '...:■■ r uwwv ~»|(,----ij KA VARIETIES of KutaSSTSTtSTSr "/'I"IOU ■■■ etJ. G. Dam's, I 'lombo Bir<se&. . _ -.__. J4w- 'JC. Hotel, Boardiag or Prie&U fL. fPartington, 305 Tuam street. West. IpER_MBULATOR (Tan), costi 50s; caw at .'3oa, Go-cart 17a 133good order. . . Partington, 30s <£W-tt. 4^A LADY living in very mild

tho sea, would receive a hMfe eirf „ ,boarder. Apply H.8., Peat Office, %£'cbjUXCh. ~|gFOB SALE, Lincoln road (just

,ft Half Acres of First-class Land »ftHouse 6 rooms and Outbuildings- «:»•««»T. Bell. ' P^npb Cattle Dealers, D_rymen7l_dl3^£lA —Grazing Land To Let, apicaland good shorter. Apply to Mr M Xvi!?Governor's Bay.LINCOLN—Wanted to Letroonaa, J-aere, garden, fruit tri(<,-ir"i».,t4s 6d week. Appy Vf.' Hialehurrt, AeISH"" )rpO LET—Roslyn. Dunedin, fo]:T%£J- Months fiom January, Furnished8-roomed Houee, cloao Golf Links, on t~«,line. G. A. Read*, Dunedin. _ gjYOUR" SlGHT.—Spectacles tV~auiT«l}sights. Try, oux speciality at 5a &i----xaost marvellous. A. S. Bowman, 186 Colo_histreet, next City Hotel.__ !"pOTATOES.-Good Table"Domraata, _~£i■M. ■ a. sack; Beauty of Hebron (Seed) &$£2«, delivered. Apply F. Truscott, aa&ivLichfield street West. • , £&SOMETHINGNEW 1 The SnapahotllbuS.kj to be issued in a few days. Don'tthe firstnumber. The cheapest local

; 1037WATCHES, Jewellery, Plate, new cotSat Reduced Prices. A. S. Bowesa! "186 Colombo street, next City Hotel.nWßE^f^BesitTßritiaFFabric" Tyrca~~tS-a- fit any rim. Kuarantoed 13 months.interwoven fabric spriug-ateol wires at Martin,!ROAD Eacer, buiTt of best English partsTwS

lamp, bell, toolbag, spanaera, punin-guaxanteed 12 months; call and inspect, ijjjt,tina, Manchester street.LADY'S Cycle, "Star," in perfect

muat sell; Boy's Machine, £S 10a; KeaiGent's, _G. These macljinea axe guaranteed.'Martin's, 123 Manchester street.C"YCLBS, £14 lOai' builT to ordevoolyL'onSB.S.A. iittirißs used; pitch ro!Jeichains, your choice of enamel, gear, suddie, 01handles; fully guaranteed 12 months. _£».

beater street.Sundries—B_ilT"6d. Tiouser Ci'iijj

Id, Midget Outfits 4d, Lamps la 9d, Oii.cans; 3d. Toeclips 6d, Balls 3d doz, Pumps 1»,Martin'u, Manchester street./CYCLES Enamelled, any colour, 123~fiJv-C 3 ooat3, baked; forks fitted, 43;Westwo«irims fitted to youx wheels, 8s 6d. Allpairs guaranteed at Martin's.FOR SALE, Armagh~"street closo "tocentre, schools and Domain, House 3rooms, and every convenience, with Urgeschoolroom attached, good section, J. T. B*eilCathedral square. , f 'PREBBLETON — Wanted" to L»t-S_w

three rooms, suitable for Seddlav,; iwcj5s week. Cottage, 4 rooms, stable, cart-wed,about J-acre; rent ss, Apply "W. Hazlehurst,Prebbletoiv '4?O^n~A B"«__n, Purnifjhed House firecV—J<JV/ rooms, on HalfAcre Section, wiik !two frontages, best position in New Brighta;high sunny aspect; lets for £1 per week. _'p> :4329 iTDOA.KD"fifG-HbUSE, City, 24~Rooms viJ-* Shop (let at 6s; rent £2 per ■week; furai- '■ture about £250 at valuation. > Early s».le neces, 'sary. H. L. Bowker and Son, Market square

FOR SALE, in Sydenham, Shop and 7 dwell-ing rooms, suitable for grocery or drap«j

business; - good corner section. The propertj I ■■will be sold cheap. J. T. Bell, Land _<!Estate Agent, Cathedral

Engiiio' aislS- Boiler,, io first-class working; ordtr; at'tificate 651bs pressure; price £15, For fullparticulars apply jST.Z. Loan . and MercantileAgency Co., Ltd., Ohristchurcli- 414S

FOR SALE, just over North belt, capitalHouse of C rooms, scullery, was-houss, 3copper, etc., J-acre, all in first-class oriler; *"■

price iSSO; let to excellent tenant.and Lone, 71 Cathedral square.T IPP Model Piano (Upright Grand), l»a-fl-J Frame, Full Trichord, improved CbecfeAction, Walnut Case: cost 65 guineas, £43cash. Maearthy andUlark.- Armagh. &tr«fc •#____ .GLASSES'For Salo or Hire, goo4assortment; a trial given. A. S. Bow*man, 188 Colombo street, next City Eotel.

OREXNG Farm Manager open for Ea<gagemenli; thorough practical experitnc?

amongst stock, and the working of land; iiiglvest references. Apply No. 60, "Press" Office,

'- SeSa

FOR SALE—Sumner, Berry street, &>zoomed House and modern conveniences,

~& or J-acre as preferred, stable, coach-houas,borough water laid on, L-T. Act; price mode&ate, terms if required. Ronald Duncaiij IS*Hereford street. •_*VpO L_T, at Pejpanui, convenient t> tola,X. Modem Residence of 10 largo aiid Joftj

rooms, batbioom upstairs, hot and cola "wsAtithroughout the houses pantry, scullery, stew;room, efrc v washhouse with fixed tuv.» anaooppeir, nearly six, acres of first-class land lai«out in garden, lawn and paddocks, stab!*,shed and man s room. The whole ie in first"class order. J. T. Bell, Cathedral square...~C*-\ CA WILL Purchase nearly J-acreL_wijdWXUU 8-roomed Houao and Orchard,'fewyards over East belt. Collier, 98 Manchesterstreet. ; _J__PORTMANTEAUX, Gladstone Bags, Hand

Bags, just arrived. A. S. Bowman, 18?Colombo street, nert City Hotel.

O LET—Superior Furnished Ap&rtmentsfor Married Couple or Single Gentleman,

in private family; piano, bath, etc.; tetiosreasonable. Apply Melroao, 60 LiciiSsWstreet East. ' . 'OUND it is not tho hen that cackles the

most that lays the largest eggaj bweggs preserved with Friend's Royal Egg ?&eervative command the highest pricg;

EW~Hudson Bi<ycles, made by the JTetfHudson Cycle Company, Birnungff&m, .

£18 and £20, Dunlop tyres, Westwoed rtmSi .I pit-oh roller chains, Brooke's saddles, handle-bars and gear to suit purchaser. 'rwcKtmonths' guarantee with every machine. Ad«o»Sun Cycle Depot, Lower High treef, oppositeA. J. White's, agents. ___—-

DO YOU LIVE IN THE COUNTRY?- ,If 30, you may not bo able to apare tie j

time to run up to town to see our display 01 ■;Spring and -Summer Goods. ' In that c4» \we shall be happy to send our pattema, pneesand -full particulars of any lino you may re-quire, if you will send us a postcard wip yodaddress. Our New Season's Goods (jast SB-packed) are superb. All prices. Straage~s 'Company.

OK SALE-Fam of 9G4 Acres at Wartf, tuna, Raglan. The property has a itOWjnge of over two miles to Waitetuna River, au'Jcontains 300 acres of alluvial river flat, equalto anything in this Island; about 400 acresin grass, good kauri and rimu Housa _i»"----rooms) and outbuildings, 4 miles *«}ciEfjprice 31» per acre, terms- Apply Ow",siM. Smith, Waitetuna. - .___-_-SiT>RESSMAKING by thorougniy compcwnS•A/ staff; satisfaction assured. Ladies, en-trust your orders early to Beath and Co., wePopular Drapers. ._____-*■

PRIN& FLOWERS—Tne.iargees «d sjo^complete collection of specimen IuMS.

Bowls, Vasea, etc., in crystal and colours,have ever shown, just fresh in; inspecßon 1-, jvited. Minaon and Co., S2O <>lotnbo_Bgg2.vFOR SALE, Cheap, as B. _iEdie'» M*

ohange and Mart, line of Children c ««and brass rail Bedeteada? line 0/Auetrian and Grecian Chairs, line of I*s*Portmanteaus and rush B-akets, line o» i«and Dinner Sote, Pictures and .Ware. Come—see our stock, βl Cetaa**,streot and Tgam, street. ■; __—•jnENTLEMEN requiring a Suit t<,\JT measure that will fit well, look **il, s*4wear well, aho-ld visit Beatb 8- .____——

LADIES—Inspect the New Pitlo Costasw <Cloths, New Violes and Eoliennea, fte* iAmazons, New. Serges, at Beath.^iia_Cg^.GO 2 Barnett, Chemist, Cathedral «!««*}

Loaaby'a Wahoo, Benjamin ■»*Ci_aa._on Cere. —-Tf'Eß* *ucceesful Showa aatf FeU*V yew, Charley, old man. Notice h«nf wtof*nd glossy the shirt fronts were. I'll g«T» *£/tho tip, they're done with the new J*?*"*8*3

GkgeL_6d_paokg£s, at any store. ___—-wSEWING MACHINES of all kinds repatf?*

and adjusted. No charge unless satis-faction given. Minson and Co., 220 Coio-Wstreet. ; ___——--frTT ADIES who require a Perfect-firting J__f tame should place their orders wixa b"4*1, \and Co., at once. Popuiar Prices.

_______moet wonderiui

1 of the age for Cougha, Colds,Influenza, and all other afieotions of the W°y,and lungs. Those suffering should ot",aiLJl jat once. Give it a trial. ,_empthomej»nd Co.,- Agenta. jJB; |DON'T be cureless about your lea. I>*" jon having Tiger Blend. ._—^tY*&& grass 18 growing; cut n often wiJJ» '■ <X Philadelphia or New Model, or Bay &%*> ■or F. and N. Mower, from Aitken and Robeiw- ,the Ironmongers. !HOUSEHOLD SEQUISITEfr-We ho&J' jbig stock of Household ,

Cutlery. Lampi. C__*. .jwe ftUow no one to undersell Uβ. Om& \see our assortnaent. Miu»on eaa Go" . \Colombo etieet. ■■- ■

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BUSINESS NOTICES >• -

THIS BAY AND THROUGHOUT THESEASON.

FIRST GRADE I g Br FBESH GOODS

]§SRST GRADE .JIILJI 1 FKESH GOODS.

FIBST GRADE FRESH G°ODS

IN

All Fashionable Drapery and AttireCAN BE SEEN IN

J. BALLANTYNE AND COMPANY'S WINDOWS ANDSHOWKOOMS.

j tUiNSTABIiE HOUSE, CABHEL BTEEET.

To AvosD Disappointment

j JiiL. ii

©RAGON , , v : ,»* 103 per lb

HOUBAH s n ** nELEPHANT c < . . ** *« „CRESCENT t>. ** *• »BUFFALO i . -UlCu „CEYLON (Red Li oel) , . »• BrtMIKADO . ,• ' . l-i &i ),

DIADEM (New Brand) a 1? C. „PROCURABLE from ALL GROCERS.

Wholesale from

W. AND O. TURNBULL AND CO.

ST. GEORGE FOE MEBBIEENGLAND.

THE ST. OEOBOE JAMS arc the finestmoD«? can buj, uad more wo: jerful stiQUwy in the moit Economical. Ali made from

Cbmm Hew Zealand Fruits. Us. only the

- Subserved table delicacies.if ftn d**ira your Lisea with a glose Wα«fy<d*l. DrwwM and Blouses ?ot up just v ilth«r had come from tbe warehouse. If you

Delays are Dangerous

TRY "JT JAM

tfUBHItURE REMOVED BY EXPESI-

fj BRrrrorr ah« VORETOSFORWAEDING AGENTS.

OFFICE:CORNER HEREFORD AND MANCHES-

TER STREETS,OiiRISTCHUBCH.TELEPHONE 840.

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' Pure and wholesomk

"W" tomatoi Jy& sauce

ORION ,COOKING RANGE

Thia Range Requires No Setting. High or Low Pressure Boilers

IT WILL BUEN ANY FUEL.

The Maker Guarantees them to te Most Economical, Durable, and Excellent Cookers.

AITKEN & ROBERTS, AgentsI FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, CHRISTGHURCH.

Catalogues on Application. Inspection Invited

fit THE BEST CHOCOLaTEwmfm When placing on the market the newSsS product Van Houten's Chocolate (for eating),JErajn some iponths ago, the manufacturers had

mSm before them the object of offering buyers af§|N» nutritive and digestible Chocolate of* irre-mMwSi proachaole composition, while at the same timeggmgm more delicious in flavor than any of the already8.8 existing, kinds; in other words, a ChocolateHHI which, both from the point of view as to healthwill as as avor' should satisfy the most

Hf exacting demands. The universal good opiniontßj concerning Van Houten;s Chocolate, seems to" prove that this object has been attained; and itis recognised a3 being as superior to other Chocolates, asVan Houten's Cocoa is superior to other cocoas. "Whentravelling, picnicking, or bicycling, it proves of greatservice.

Sold in Tins of Croquettes and Tins of Drops.

' Also in Square Tablets and Small Bars.

i

£1000.X INTEND PRESENTING MY CUSTOMERS WITH THE ABOVE SUM

AND OFFER FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY,

THE WONDERFULWERTHEIM HIGH-ARM FAMILY

SEWING MACHINE.Vith all lie Latest Improvements, and a Most of Appliances, the Uinal Prioe of

which is £10 10s,FOR £8 16 0.

ALL MACHINES AT, EQUAL REDUCTIONS.BEST HOUSE IN THE COLONY FOR

GO-OARTS, PERAMBULATORS, PORTABLE BOILERS MANGLESWASHING MACHINES, WRINGERS <&c

R. LOCHHEAD.ffay street, lavercargiJl. Princes street, Dunedin. StaffordMraot, TuaanLThanes street, Oamaru. East street, Ashbarton,(TONEYOLIFFE AND CARETS BUILDINGS, GLOUCESTER STREET vCHRISTCHURCH.

CASK OR TIME PAYMENTS.

BILLIABD TABLE MANUFAOTUEEBS.. .... *

'LUTJOHANN AND CO.,MANUFACTURERS of BILLIARD and BILLIARD-DINING TABLES

BAGATELLE TABLES. Billiard Tables made io thoroughly seasoned andselected Blackwood, from £85 to £120 and upwards. Billiard-Dining Tables, from £30to £33. OarLOW "ACME"CLIMATIC CUSHION is wed universally, and can befitted toany table, and acknowledged by the bestknown BilliardExperts to be perfect.Catalogued and all information on application to

LUTJOHANN AND CO., 155 VICTORIA STREET.

BUSINESS NOTICES.

fiYWARRAKr « OF APPOINTMESTT

W. SEYJMD DECORATORI>

THIRTEEN BALESARTISTIC WALL PAPERS.

4t k FEAST OF COLOUR."Th» above Shipment contains many fine things in Wall Papers.

The dengns are artistic, inexpensive, andare printed ia thoee peculiarlyaoft oolouriogi so difficult to obtain. A collection of specially designedFRIEZK3, aoiteble for plain tintpapers, are of the shipment. These,too, although of high aurtittio merit, are inexpensive.

PATTERNS POST FREE.

OPEN ALL DAY THURSDAYS.PAPEEHANGINGS WAREHOUSE,

107 COLOMBO STBEET, CHBISTCHUBOH.

MELON'SFOE

Infants and Invalids.AWARDS SECURED AT PARIS EXPOSITION, 1900.

Mellin's Food - - - Gold MedalMellin's Biscuits - - Silver MedalMellin's Lacto-Glycose - Bronze Medal

THIS IS A UNIQUE BECORD WHICH PROVES THE SUPERIORQUALITY OF THESE PREPARATIONS.

SAMPLES AKD PAMPHLETS TO BE OBTAINED FROMGOLLIN AND CO., WELLINGTON.

REDUCTION IN CUSTOMS DUTY.

REDUCTION IN PRICE OF TEA.Per 4d. lb. Reduction in the Popular Per 4d. lb.

FROM . Ml T°

F>BK LB. To.} fSR LB'RICH.' FRAGRANT. ' " " HEALTHFUL.

11 Arab " Brand Reduced from 1/10 to 1/8 per lb"Colombo " Brand Reduced from I/IO to 1/8 per lb

N.B.—lt will be noted that £>>• the aboveReduction of4d. ptr lb on th» "SHAH" BRAND, thitplacet one of our choicest blends of lea -within the reach of everyone.

NOW IS THE TIME TO SOWSEEDS THATWILL GROWNIMMO & BLAIR'S

STANDARD SEEDS.Obtainable from

FLETCHER BROS., HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.PIA3— * LETTUCE.

American Wonder MUSTARD.Little Gem ONION—Stratagem, »nd QJ Brown SpanishOther favourite varieties QU Brown Globe

BEANS— And other leading kindsBroad PER PKT. PARSLEY—French orKidney For garnishing, &cRunner PARSNIP-Butter m,OTA . XTTX PUMPKIN-

BEET. NIMMO AND Beat sortsBROCCOLI— . RADISH—Choice sorts Lone, round. &c»BRUSSELS SPROUTS. BLAIR'S RHUBARB.

CABBAGE— SPINACH—All the leading eorts „„,— % Summerand winter„ Savoy NEW AND SQUASH-

CARROT— .... "... . Of sortsIn five choicest varieties TOMATO-

CAULIFLOWER- • - GENUINE SEEDS AH the finest kindsEarly ' TURNIP—Medium White StoneLate Golden Ball

CELERY. OJ Garden Swede, &c.cSotmBER. "d VEGETABLE MARROW-t/UUUMBKK- Best varietiesLE*K— pwupitt HERBS—

Beet sorto «tR PKT. g •MELON- Thyme *Water and Rock Marjoram, &&

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM ALL AT

Id PER PKT,_ . ' IncludingAster, Balsam, Carnation, Cockscomb,"Singfe Dahlia, Forget-me-not, Hollyhock,Lobelia, Maricold(Frenfeh), Marigold (Africen), Mignonette, Nasturtium,Pansy,Portulaca, Phlox Drnmmondi, Stocks, Sweet Pea, Verbena, Wallflower, 4c jNIMMO AND BIiAIB'S FLOWER SEEDS, Id PEE PACKET. j

18 VARIETIES NAMED SWEET PEAS Post Free for ss, entitling Purchaser to» .*• i *

Compete for Cash Prizes value £25,For p*rticalar» from ,

NIMMO & BLAIRDUNEDIN; or ,

FLETCHER BROS., HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCHAQSHTS.

WABKE, HOCKI/KY ana CO., LIMITED.WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,South. British Chambers,

170, HEREFORD STREET. CHRIST-CHTJRCH.

Cellar Entrance, Cathedral Square.ttTTINBS and SPIRITS at PRICES to euii!» t ' . ail Customers.AUSTRALIAN WINES—AII Best Kinds.CHAMPAGNE—JuIes Mumrn and Co. andother brands.CLARET—Light Dinner Wines, up to high-

class growths.PORx—A Choice Stock of fine Old Winea.SHERBY—Light, Dry and Choice Old Gold

Wines. ' :SCOTCH WHISKEY—"The Governor" (a

fine flavoured, well featured old eprit),''G-lonmorangie" (seven years in wood,guaranteed Highland Malt).

Assorted Dozens Supplied.A Choice Selection of

INDIAN and HAVANA CIGARS.

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M.E., E.M.G.,Mai&et Place, ChrisUchurch (opposite Colomboetreet Bridge). The only Electro-BotanicalExpert advertising (with 20 years' EuropeanExperience and Eight eara before the NewJJealand public),who will guarantee a thoroughcure. Proprietor of the only guaranteedElectric . Belts and other special Electricalappliances in the colonies. Write, statingyour case, and you will receive aoneets opinionSvBEE. You can be treat-ad successfully atyour own home, and- to' convince th« mosteoeptioal will forward Electric Appliancesand Concentrated Treatment on easy tenseOf jjayment.. Ehouaands of testimonials from t&ose wh*;hta wasted their time and money can l»inspecteddaily from 10 ft,m. till 9 p.m.

TESTIMONIAL, iAahbui*- iP,ftf w*~

February stfi, ittu, !J»«er Sir,—a em pleased to cay I iei7 _-'

perfect health every way since taking thelast course of treatment. .My head ie quite jclear, my memory haa improved, I eloep well,J ao aot »eel toed, or sweai at night now.I em improving lapidly. I never thought it»•» possible for any human being to aite*my life to such an extent as you b.aTe,through your kind and easy terms of paymentand excellent treatment, for I had tried comany. No words of mine «wi exsreea ms«ratrtode.~-Yours faithfully,3. N. BUREO.W3.

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BUSIHfSSS HOTICES.

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PurnifcoM oved in 'fawa orCoriutrj withoutF*okiajr a Special Vaoa.184 KIOS STREET

3?D«. MANUFACTURES

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HACKING COUGHSCUBED QUICKLY \

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WHOLESALE"AGENTS—MESSRS P. HAYMAN AND CO.

J7DISOITS HAIR RESTORER.RESTORES GREt'ot'fABED HAIB TO

ITS NATURAL COLOUR,

Cleanaet) the Ejcalp and Prevents Dandruff.Promotes growth, and makes the hair xoii,

pliant and glossy. :IN BOTTLES, at 3s Gd. Posted 4s 6d, to an*part of the colony._EXTRAORDINARILY INVIGORATING-

AND RESTORING.from~lady.

Grafton road, Auckland, February 9th, 189^.Sir,—Three years ago I unfortunately rejceived a Sunstroke, which resulted in one-hall

of the hair of my head becoming PERFECT-LY WHITE; its vitality also was so seriouslyimpaired that large quantities came out when-ever combed. It may easily be understoodhow anxious I was, not only to get rid of thiastrange appearance, but to preserve what littleremained. After reading ypur circular, andon the recommendation of a friend who hadused your HAIB, RJENBWER, I determinedto try it; a marked improvement was notice-able by the time the first bottle was finished,and by continuing its use to the extent of fourbottles, I can now rejoice in having ac finea head of hair as any one need desire, besidesbeing perfectly restored to its natural colour.After such a transformation, it would be un-grateful on my part were I to withhold fromyou that meed of praise which is so justlydue to the extraordinarily invigorating andrestoring virtues of your HAIR RENEWER.The cooling and refreshing properties of yo.urexcellent preparation make it a pleasant ad-junct to the toilet, and not the least agree-able feature ia the entire absence of soil orstain to the eT»*n or headdress.yours gratefully,

Mr Edison.WITH PLEASURE "iN*RECOMMENDING*

PROM A GENTLEMAN.Auckland, June Ist, 1882.

Mr Edison,—Sir,—About twelve months ago myatten-tion was called to your HAIR RBNEIWER,which I have been applying since, and find itproduces the desired effect—i.e., preventingthe hair from falling out, and maintaining thedeeired shade, also preserving it in a satis-factory state. On account of my hair turn-ing grey and falling out, I had been in thehabit of using a more expensive importedarticle. I have pleasure in recommendingyour excellent preparation. I find one appli-cation a week quite sufficient to keep myhair in good condition, both as to growth andcolour. Should you deaire to give publicityto this, readers will perceive that, for obviousreasons, my name is not appended.

COMPLETELY^SUCCESSPUL.Kamo, Whangarei, September 7th, 1891.

Mr Edison,—Sir,—Kindly send mc another bottle of you*HAIR RENEWER. It has been completelysuccessful in stopping my hair falling. Ionly regret I did not use it sooner, before. Ihad lost more than half my hair.

Youxe gratefulhr, .' «50lf>W 2 flTLi*''sFUL YOUNG LADY.

Oanedin, January sth, 1891.D;«f Sir,—The effeot has been so surprising

after uaing one bottle of your HAIR RE-NEWEB, tihat I feel in duty bound to letyou know the nieaaing results. Some timeago I had the misfortune to lose nearly allmy hair, aad what little was left had Jurnedgrey and white. Now I have a splendid headof hair, and almost its natural colour, theRESULT OF A SINGLE BOTTLE. I cangratefully endorse every word contained inyour printed testimonials, and have treat con-fidence in recommending it. I will do mybeat to make your Hair Restorer known amongmy friends. ■ Yours zespectrolly.

ffo Mc Edison. - 3J.N.B.—Should there be any difficulty in pro-curing supplies in your district, kindly com-

municate with the Proprietor,Sold by Chemists and Storekeepers Every-where.

Wholesale Agents—REMPTHORNE. PROSSBR CO.SHAKLAJSD and CO,

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THE PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1900,12

AUCTIOHs,. H. MATBQN AND CO.

jp,tJ NS A d B"iT fiTTsTi!MONDAY 2TEXT,

Wβ shall be pym*dt ta **srfw JSariEStES.<25e g. MATBOK,ana CO,

D D I N a T O m YARDS.■^^dnesSSejsfext.

150 Forward Wethers""800 Pat Sheep200 Bogota (forward)aw Forward "Vifcttiere100 Fat and Store Cattle.150 Pat and Store Pig.

£££ H. MftTSON and CO.CULVERDEN CATTLE SALE.THURSDAY NEXT, 27th, 1900.

aj» tione from Mr Duncan Rutherford toVtAuh, at the above fixture,200 Prime Fat Steers80 Prime Heifer*Comprising hia faom

Hille.!r7e shall be glad to"~reWTe further Entries.m H. MAT3OK and CO.,r Auctioneers.

£AiVD. LAKD. LAND.FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

t «. X*LLINCRY.CUM-LEESTON.In the Estate of Johnson Bryon (Deceased).

FRIDAY NEXT, 28th SEPTEMBER, 1900.

n^V "Enacted by If. C.•TrJS! ' Ef*? Dlßt"ct Agent of the Public

BaJeyerda, on tho above date, all thatGSAND BLOCK OF LAND,

5 v Acrei (tnore or les9>. situated6873, .District of Canterbury.

Im^appl^to 11* 0! "*** ttnd lutthet P-artktl-i2ffll H. MATSON and CO.,Jf2-.__ Land Department.

HORSE PARADE SALE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER. 29th, 1900.

(W~X ehft,l b° represented at this fixture,• which takee place immediately after the•Parade, and shall bo glad to receive furtherEntries.SPECIAL ENTRIES—P° A. G. Holmes, Esq., Hooa t&»/Bay Clydesdale SteUion, 3yrs off, byWallace; Ist dam, Mag, was champion*n*ro at Christchurch Show, 1896, bySpnngbank; 2nd dam Fanny, by LordBeacorisfield; 3rd dam Greylese (157), byNapoleon (3); 4th dam Grey Bloss <is6),by Kmg Fergus (121); sth dam Bloss,by Canterbury (88).

ilto, on account of W. B. Andrews, Esq.,Greenpark,Brown Clydesdale StaHion, Longbeach, ris-ing syrs, by Worknan, out of Gypsey,by Sprmgfield dam Daisy, by LordBeaconsfield, 2nd dam Fanny, oy Lin-colnshire Traveller, 3rd dam Grey Jess,by Napoleon. Longbeach was bred byJno. Gngg, Esq.

Also, on account of J. B. Waring, Eeq,Chestnut Haokney Stallion, Lord Kitchener.For Lewd KitoheneVe pedigree see futureeawertiaement.IWe shall be pleased toreceive further entries.

NOTE—Entries close on 527th SEPTEMBER.H. MATSONIand CO.,**** Auctioneers.

(JJ; MATSOH A«P CO.PROPERTIES FOR SALE.HOOI ACRES, handy sheep property, with

house of five zooms thereon; also wool-shed, stable*, etc., etc.", close to school,raimay, end divided into convenientpaddocJca; £3 pet acre. 330S6O ACRES, grand little farm, combiningIheavj and light land, good dwelling jhouse, 7 room*, eix-stalled stable, wool- jshed, traphouse, eta, and fenced andwatered, in one of the best districts inCanterbury. Price, £10 per acre. 15180ACRES,handy farm,about 12miles fromChristohoxdh, dwelling house, stables,.etc., divided into various paddocks, and'close to railway. Price, £9 per acre. 483UOa ACRES, grand little sh«ep property,all fenced and subdivided, has nine

\ years' lease to run** at £160 per annum,t with purchasing clause, at £4 per acre." Price of goodwill £2500, with 1400 breed-

ing owes ischkded. 232WOO ACRES, AsJxburton County, with houseof 10 Tooma, woolahed, sheep yards and

•. dip. The property ia splendidly wateredi from never-failing sources of supply.\ carrying capacity, 3500 halfbred breed-ing ewes (English Leicester merino

«(oss). Grand sheep property. Price,£4 10s. 1741200 ACRES, first-class sheep farm, excel-lent house, seven rooms, good outbuild-ings, woolshed, granary, chaffhouse,stables, etc., shears annually 1800 sheep,besides extra fat sheep turned off. Price£4 7s 6d.

§000 ACRES, hilly sheep country, adjacentto railway etation; carrying capacity,6000 sheep. Price £2 5s per acre. 41211,000 ACRES, with good dwelling houseand convenient outbuildings,well fencedand subdivided, splendidly watered,close to railway, school, eto. Price, j62per acre. 282aSSO ACRES, together with six-roomed housethereon, brick dairy and stable, about 11miles from Christchurch. 330

1200 ACRES pastoral country, all fencedand subdivided. Price, £3 per acre. 329

MOO ACRES Peninsula property, dividedinto numerous paddocks, some of thebest cocksfoot land on the Peninsula,well fenced, plenty of water. One of-the beet properties for fattening stockin Canterbury. Price £13 10a per acre.

827840 ACRES, handy farm, veil fenced andwatered, with good buildings, situated20 miles from Christchurch. Price £12. 10s per acre. 807

SSO ACRES, splendid little farm, with five-roomed house, only twelve miles fromChriatchurch. Price £10 per acre, ex-ceptionally easy terms. 95

131 ACRES, divided into 11 paddocks, wellwatered and securely fenced, good houseot ten rooms, also four-stalled stable,shearing shed, etc., Quality of landmedium heavy. Price, £10 per acre, 2811000 ACRES, Aehburton County, good all-round property, cheap. Price £5 10sper acre. m 274ICO ACRES, splendid land, fourteen milesfrom Christchurch, good house, tenorooms and convenient outbuildings, landis of the best quality, situation of pro-perty unnurpasaed. 273

180 ACRES, Peninsula, grand dairy farm,house 8 rooms, and good outbuildings,very cheap. 263830 ACRES, compact little farm, in good. order, with convenient buildings, closeto railway and market. Price, £5 10sper acre. 821W0 ACRES, Peninsula property, well fencedand subdivided, good buildings, first-clasa farm. Price £11. 316800 to 800 ACRES of grand sheep land, allfenc«d and in good heart. Price £2 10sto £3 15e. 311

4000 ACRES, first-class sheep property, inSI paddocks, excellent dwelling house»nd outbuildings, carrying capacity 8008to 10,000 aheep. 809SflD ACRES, with femr-roomed house there-on, also foursiafted stable, grand littlefarm. Price £12 per acre. 39

SSO ACRES, A»hburton, reeily good eheep-farm. Prioe, £10 per acre. 337

1300 AZORES, Peninsula, divided into SO pad-dodw, epiendid cocksfoot property; prandfarm for fattening stock. Price, £8 pnzacre. 335

10Q0-ACRES—Compact farm, good buildings,subdivided into convenient paddocks,well feaced and watered, close to school,railway, etc. 25C

8000 ACRES, Canterbury, splendid sheep pro-perty, all fenced and subdivided; one o!the best pastoral properties offering.Price. £3 2e 6d per acre. 41£

360 ACRES, handy little farm, Rood build-ings, ffUblee, yards, etc., divided intoconvenient paddocks, well fenced andwatered, close to school and railway.Price, £12. Terms very easy. 254

900 ACRES, Aahbartoa, grind little eheep-farm, close to railway, etc., welt fencedBad watered. Price, £6 per acre. 304

NOTE ADDRESS" _ "JH. MATSON AND CO.,

.Land Department,IC4 CASHEL STREET, CHBISTCHTTRCH.

* IOT »wo* ot iw"-mg, Haieing, *ad Jfland l*mp*, and wo

guarauiee Cheaper than any other fina«a Chriatohuroa. L*a»P" rrom Sβ 6d,Hand Lamps lid. Chimney* from Sd each.Wick* from Id. Pletefcer Brw.,of Limp*, CWmneyi, *to., iteMt. CtrU*.

I? AUCTIONS.; TAYLOR, COT4E AND CO. .TAYLOR, COLE AND CO.

THIS DAYS AUCTION. *11 •.!»., Pigs—large entry. 11.30, Poultry.

1 p.m., Pinrtiture—S crates plates, jugs, toiletsets, cups and soncere, 1 cue waterproofclothing (very excellent quality), fancy goodsHad large lot of sundries..

TAYLOR, COLE and CO.,4M6 Auctioneers, Lichfield street.npAYLOR, COLE AND CO.JL MONDAY, 24th, at 12.30 p.m.GREAT SALE NEW BRIGHTON PRO-

PERTIES.GEORGE STREET, close tram—Five and

three-roomed cottages, comfortably furnished.GEORGE STREET-Section Nos. 2 and 3,

each i-acre.RICHMOND TERRACE, backing on to

last named section—Nob. 8 and 9, each }-acre.LONSDALE STREET, adjoining Park-

Sections No. SS and 36, each J-acre. 1CORNER (LONSDALE STREET and

PARK TERRACE—Sections Nos. 37 and 88,each i-acre.

CORNER LONSDALE and SPARSHOTTSTREETS—Two sections, Nos. SO and 51,containing 36 and 39 perches

Anyone wanting really good sites at theirown price should attend this genuine sale.MONDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER, 12.30 p.m.

TAYLOR, COLE and CO.,4247 Auctioneers, Lichfield street.

k BRITISH BICYCLE.

"THE MATCHLESS."

CALL AND SEE THEM.TO-NIGHT,

AND EVmY :NIG"H.T. THIS WEEK.Until 9 p.m.

MESSRS TAYLOR, COLE and CO. havepleasure in announcing that they have

accepted the Agency for New Zealand, foiMessrs Alldays and Onions' Engineering. Com-pany, Limited, of Birmingham, England.

This firm was established in 1650. and iotthe wholerange oftheir extensive manufacturesthey enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality goods. In addition to their vast en-gineering business they make a speciality ofthe manufacture of Bicycles, and there areso Bicycles in England to-day standing higherin public esteem than their celebrated"MATCHLESS" and "ENCHANTRESS",machines. Every part of the machine ia1made by the firm, and the excellence of theparts ia accompanied by the closest super-vision of the construction of the machines bythe most skilled expert mechanics.

# This firm does not risk the loss of its reputa-tion for the sake of producing a cheap, showyartiole. They hold contracts for supplyingbicycles to the British Army and to the Postaland Telegraph Departments of Great Britain.

The "MATCHLESS" BICYCLE has foughtits way right through the "Transvaal War,"over 3000 Machines having been (supplied tc-«fee order of the War Department for use dur-ffs?ViSSiSS! War- ltwm

Alldays and Onion's "MATCHLESS" is alscused exclusively by the British South AfricanCompany in Rhodesia.It is a splendid machine, worthy the besttraditions of England's mechanical skill. It ishonest all through.The machines are fitted locally with the bestquality Dunlop Tyres, guaranteed for 12months.Gentlemen's "MATCHLESS" fitted withbrakes, mudguards, lamp and outfit.Ladies' "ENCHANTRESS" fitted withbrakes, gear-case, lamp, outfit, etc.Easy terms of payment arranged.We invite inspection.We have a few machines fitted with "free"wheels.

TAYLOR, COLE and CO.,335* Lichfield street.

rpAYLOR, COLE AND CO.

JUST TOT UP YOUR RENT BOOKS.

»WHY NOT BUY A PROPERTY FORYOURSELVES AND CHILDREN,

Instead of Buying for your landlord. Payyour rent to yourselves.

Call and talk the matter over.

Wβ have betweenTWO AND THREE HUNDRED PROPER-

TIES FOR SALE,*n<2 will try to satisfy your wishes.

LOOK AT THESE SAMPLES—£400. SYDENHAM, within 2 minutes of rail-

way station—Nearly i-acre, 6-roomed dwelling,plastered, gas, paths, detached washhouse; anexcellent house; £400, easy terms.

SPRESYDON—II acres first-class land andabsolutelycomplete modern 9-roomed dwelling,every possible comfort and convenience, stab-ling, cowshed, good orchard.

£78. SYDENHAM—i-acr* section, planted,only £78; i-acre, close to park, on tram line,£40.

£750. SYDENHAM, close Lincoln road—J-acre land, laid out in lawn and garden, withexcellent 7-roomed dwelling, laundry and bath- jroom, Venetians, gas, 3 wells, coal and wood-house, detached building, about 85 by 18ft;

i very comfortable home, £750.£200. ST. ALBANS—Over J-acre; 4 rooms,

scullery, stable, traphouse, orchard; cheap at£200.

£265. CHRISTCHURCH, S.W., close toPark—i-acre, β-roomed house, detached wash-house and bathroom, water laid on; only £265,of which £110 is payable at 5s a week withoutinterest.

SYDENHAM, close Lincoln road—J-acre, 2dwellings, 4 and 6 rooms and scullery andwaahhouse; £475. Will sell separately.

Call and see our Register. Don't pay rentwhen you can be your own landlord.

TAYLOR, COLE and CO.,Land Department,

Uei Lichfield street.

THE N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILEAGENCY CO., LIMITED.

J}UNBANDEL SALEYABDS.MONDAY. 24th SEPTEMBER.

SPECIAL ENTRIES:70 Pour-tooth Crossbred Ewes, with 80Lambs30 Harfbred Ewee, with 80 Lambs1 Extra Prime Fat Bullock1 Extra Prime Fat Heifer1 Extra Prime Fat CowE. G. STAVELEY, Manager.3974 C, E. CtALCUTT, ApctJoW. .

QOALOAT3 BALEYABDS.FRIDAY, 28th BEPTEMBER.

Account John Craswell, Esq., Weirek»,500 Halfbred Eire Hogget*, oat of merinoewes, by Lincoln RamaA straight line of heavily-woolled anS well-

grown sheep in tip-top condition, and onebrand and earmark.

E. G. STAVELEY, Manager.4205 C. E. CALCUTT, Auctioneer.

GRAIN SALE.FRIDAY, SuToCTOBEB.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN WAREHOUSES.pONSIGNMENTS for this SALE shouldbe .forwarded on or before OCTOBERIst, to our

PRIVATE RAILWAY SIDING,CHRISTCHURCH.

Clients wishing to enter large lines ofGrain, etc., for delivery at Country Stationsor direct f.ob., should send to our Siding-Warehouses a few Sample Sacka, advising asfull particulars by letter.N.Z. LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY

CO., LTD.3964 E. G. STAVELEY, Manager.~ DALGETY * CO., LIMITED.

YARDS.MONDAY™ NEXT.

860 Merino Ewes, in Lamb to Sutton's Lin-coln100 Forward HoggetsA quantity of Posts, etc., suitable for Sheep

Yards iDALGETY and CO., LTD.

F. A. ARCHER, Manager.4248 C. T. NEWTON, Aaetaonetr.NUQOETTSeorpSfiihiti cw» *T~ebtaia«d

AUCTIONS.TONKS, NOBTON ANO CQ.

W. Tonka.) (W. H. Norton.THIS, DAY. ;

AUCTION SALE.At Hereford street Chambers.

FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,DRAPERY, CLOTHING, PRINTS, Etc

MESSRS TONKS, NORTON aad CO. .willbold a LARGE SALE at their Here*

ford street rooms, TO-DAY, commencing at11 o'clock.

Furniture of every description, also bi-cycles, lawn mowers, pictures, sewing ma-chines, overmantels, one of Hamman'a*patentheaters in perfect order, verandah lamp, andmany other useful lines. Also, a lot of n*wdrapery, £tc., including ladies' capes andulsters, dress lengths, girls' jackets, prints,flannelette, ribbons, laces, gloves, aprons aasfancy goods, men's and 0073* tweed suits,trousers, shirts, etc, etc.

Rare chance for country storekeepers andheads of families.

TONKS, NORTON and CO.,.Auctioneers and Land Agents,4237 200 Hereford street.W. Tonka.) (W. H. Norton,

THIS DAY.AUCTION SALE.

HOUSE PROPERTY, LINWOOD.

On account oi Mortgagee.

MESSRS TOXKS, NORTON and Co.have received instrcctions from the

Mortgagee to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION,On SATURDAY, SEPT. SSnd, at 1 o'clock,

ALL THAT PROPERTY, being No. 20ITanmer street, Lmwood, comprising. House of6 rooms and scullery, iron roof. The landcontains 17 perches, and is well situated ona high natural terrace, fenced, good gardenand fruit trees.

Also, Travere street, Linwood, House, 4rooms and scullery, iron roof, in perfect re-pair, newly painted and papered throughout.Good section of land, long frontage. To besold absolutely to the highest bidder, andeasy terms of payment can be arranged.

Both the above properties are aituated inconvenient proximity to the Eaet town belt,river Avon, for boating and fishing,, and with-in a few minutes' walk of the tram.

TONKS, NORTON and CO.,I Auctioneers and Property Agents,3984 Hereford street.W. Tonks.) (W. H. Norton.

AUCTION SALEi(At short notice).

FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,GOOD COW, POULTRY, Etc., Etc

MONDAY NEXT, the 24th rSEPTEMBER.MESSRS TONKS, NORTONand CO. have

been favoured with instructions fromMr F. Burson, to SELL by PUBLIC AUC-TION, at his residence, in Hazeldean road{opposite Brown and Sons' flour mills), onMONDAY NEXT, the 24th SEPTEMBER,

At 1 o'clock,A large quantity of Furniture, etc.

The list includes 1 suite in tapestry, chairs,couches, carpets, hearthrugs, oilcloth, pic-tured, 2 double iron bedsteads, washstandsand ware, duchease chest with bevelled glass,2 dressers, kitchen utensils, etc.,, etc. Also,1 first-class cow in full profit, lot ol Minorcafowls, several fowlhouses, etc. All for ab-solute sale.

TONKS, NORTON and CO.,General Auctioneers,

4236 200 Hereford street.W. Tonks.) (W. H. Norton.

IMPORTANT SALE.HIGH CLASS FURNITURE, 2 PIANOS,Etc., Etc.

MESSRS TONKS, NORTON and CO. havebeen favoured with instructions fromMrs Minchin, who is leaving for Australia,to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the pre-mises. No. 151 Worcester street, Linwood,on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 26th Septem-ber, at 12 noon, the whole of her valuableFURNITURE and EFFECTS, etc., etc., ascontained in & rooms.

The following is a short resume of themany lots to be disposed of:—English piano. with all the latest improvements (by Morn-ington and Weston), piano by Bord, 1 verysuperior Brussels carpet (about 15 x 19), pileand other hearthrugs, brass bar and steelfender, fireirons, exceptionally nice lot ofoccasional chairs and tables, 2 overmantels,exquisite china ornaments, pictures, plush,lace and tapestiy curtains, curtain poles, veryfine lot of new linoleum throughout the house,mahogany extension screw table, mahoganysideboard, bookshelves, Austrian and otherchairs, 3 bedrooms fully furnished, includingdouble, singlo • and three-quarter brass railbedeteads, wire wove mattress, completebedding, 3 chests oj drawers, mahogany toiletglasses, washstands and ware, kauri ward-robe, Singer hand sewing machine, kitchenutensils in great variety, 2 lawn mowers,wheelbarrow, garden tools, rubber hose, poul-try, wire netting, etc. Space will not permitus to enumerate the many useful lots to bedisposed of; suffice it is to say that every-thing is of the very best, and affords a rareopportunity to those about to furnish. De-tailed list in last "Wednesday's papers.

TONKS, NORTON and CO., IAuctioneers and Estate Agents4235 5200 Hereford street. i———————— ~W. Tonka) (W. H. Norton IT?OR PRIVATE SALE.

FENDALTON—New"" House of 5 rooms,3-16th acre land; will be sold a bargain. 80LINCOLN ROAD—Splendid J-acre build-ing sites, fine position. Money advanced forbuilding. goSEARELL'S ROAD, off Papanui road—J-Acre land and nice house of 5 rooms, scul-lery, washhouse and copper, stables, etc.;

J-acre or more exta-a land can be had if re-quired. This is a very good property. Easyterms can be arranged.HEREFORD STREET, City, north aspect—Quarter-acre Land and 9-roomed Residence,

well fitted throughout, bathroom, h. and c,gas, connected main sewer, stable and trap-house. 78Full particulars of above and numerousother properties can be obtained at our offices.ALSO, TO LET, FURNISHED,

For three months from September 18th,House 10 rooms, two storeys, bath-room, h. and c, and all - conveni-ences. Very well furnished, situated in Meri-vale lane, just off Papanui road.TONKS, NORTON and CO.,House, Land and Financial Agents,3327 Hereford street.

MALING AND SHALCRASS,

TITESSRS MALING and SHALLCRASShave received instructions from the Exe-

cutors of the lateJ. R. LYSAGHT, ESQ.,

To offer for SALE PRIVATELY, theOPUHA ESTATE,

Consisting of 3000 ACRES, more or less,all wall fenced and sub-divided,

"With Homestead, Woolshed, Dip, and allnecessary Outbuildings.

The land is of limestone formation through-out, and is admirably adapted for breedingpurposes, growing rape and turnip* to perfec-tion; it will also grow excellent crops ofwheat and oats, parts having been let for theformer at prices varying from 12s to 15s peracre. :

The property can be bought as a whole,or in blocks, ranging from 250 to 550 ACRES,at price* from £4 to £6 fis an Acre.

Further particulars on application toHALING and SHALLCRASS,

Auctioneers,3ie* Geraldine. :

■ iAVERS AND SON.

TTOUSE PROPERTIES AND FARMS.CITY—New House of 6 large rooms, withall modern conveniences, finished in the bestpossible manner, and £-acre garden well laidon^r_,

_tfo. 14)

ClTY—House of 10 rooms and conveni-ences, and good corner section, good position;onTly,| o- -- (fo. 13)L.lNWOOD—Superior House of 8 rooms, onconcrete all necessary conveniences, stableand coachhouse, J-acre garden; £600, terms.CITY—New House of 25 rooms, conveni-ences, and garden; £330, terms. „ (fo. 14)LINWOOD—New House of 4 rooms, etc.,

and oneacre; £315, terms. (fo. 12)PENINSULA—A very compact 34-acre dairy'or cocksfoot Farm, with good house and out-buildings. {Price low; very anxious to sell.)

3600 SHEEP FARM, necessary buildings;low price.52 ACRE FARM, near Town, in good heart,House 4 rooms. Cheap, owner anxious to sell.418 ACRES, House, etc., near town.16 ACRES, House, etc., Styx.14 ACRES, House, etc., Shirley.Several others. Send for Catalogue.AVERS and SONS, tAuctioneers ,and Real Estate Agents,

Note Address—l9l Hereford street, closeColombo street.

pTEBYONE i«~Wakiaglip to tht £»et that

AUCTIONS.■ CHARLES CLARK, ; • .=

jtf R CHARLES CLARK' (Eii#ibli*b«d 1661), .

AUCTIONEER, LAND AND ESTATEAGENT. UCENSB#LAND BROKER.JCONEY for INVESTMENT fe sum* of

250 and upwards at Lowest Current R*U».HOUSES of every description for Sale and

To !**. .MONTHLY GATALOGUE OF PROPER-

TIES ON APPLICATION OR! POSTED FREE.

No charge mad* for Advertising in ihi»Catalogue,

TO LET AT SOCKBURN.

OA ACRES of LAND in Grass, with House, of 6 rooms; immediate possession.For full particulars apply to

4240 CHARLES CLARK.SUPERIOR FTTEtNITURE, PIANETTE BYCHAPPELL, NEARLY NEW SINGER'S

SEWING MACHINE, Etc.

MR CHARLES CLARK, has been iavoutea.with.instructions from J. A. Butler,

Eo.h, who is giving "up housekeeping, toSELL by AUCTION, at his residence, No.45 Heietoid street, on•HBftJRSDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 27th,

The whole of his superior and weil keptFur-niture, the contents of 7 rooms, com-prising Brussels square, china matting,linoleum, hearthrugs, lenders, seta fireirons, walnut overmantel with bevelledmirrors, couches tapestry, basketeasy chairs, Austrian chairs, easychairs in. plush, portiere rods and cur-tains, curtain poles, lace, art muslin'end tupeatry curtains, dining table andcover, glassware, china, R.P. ware,cutlery, nearly new Siiißer's sewingmachine latest pattern), ducheseechest, marble top wash&tand,hall stand, double and singleiron ' bedsteads, woyon wire anditufied spring mattresses, bedding, ma-hogany chest drawers, toilet glasses,washstands, toilet ware, folding screens,

an dscnllery utensils, meatsafe, etc. Also, a first-clasa pianetteby Chappell, in perfect order.

Sale at 12 o'clock noon.No. 24S H. S. BROWN, Auctioneer.

The House, which contains 7 rooms, bath-room, with hot and cold water service, isTO LET. 4243

TO ALL IN SEARCH OF SPLENDIDBUILDING SITES.

COLOMBO STREET SOUTH.And

STRICKLAND STREET, SYDENHAM.

Good Soil, Good Water, Good Drainage.

MR CHARLES CLARK has received in-structions from Mr F. C. Hall to SELL

by AUCTION, at his Rooms, Hereford street,on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd,4 SECTIONS fronting Colombo street,

And6 SECTIONS fronting Strickland street,

averaging about a quarter of an acreeach.

The subdivision of this block affords aLASTOPPORTUNITY to acquire frontages on themain street in this favourite locality. Verynice villa residences have been erected allround during the last two years. It is handyto town and the Port Hills, and the tram ser-vice is one of the best.

Exceptionally Easy Terms, viz.:15 per cent., deposit, 15 per cent, in one

year, 15 per cent, in two years, balancein three years, bearing interest at 5 percent., and with the right to pay offBooner.

Sale plan can be .seen at office.

Land Transfer Act Title.Sale at 12 o'clock.

H. S. BROWN,4241 No. 245 Auctioneer.

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT,

FURTHER SUBDIVISIONOf

BECKENHAM ESTATE,Colombo Toad South.

MR CHARLES CLARK notifies that in con-sequence of numerous enquiries, SEC-

TIONS in a further Subdivision will be of-fered by him at AUCTION on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9th.Trams -pass the Property..Exceptionally eaey terms.Lithographed plans in course of preparation.For further particulars see future advertise-ments. No. 247 .4142

BEAUCHAMP ANP CO. ~FRUIT AND PRODUCE.THIS DAY, at 10.30 a.m.

"DEAUCHAMP and CO. will SELL byjJO PUBLIC AUCTION, at their Rooms,Cashel street,

Eananas (ripe, and green), Apples, Pears,IRhubarb, Cabbages (60doz), Cauliflowers, Pota-tc23 {seed and table), Onions, Tea, Bacon,Soap, Honey, Carrots, Parsnips, Plants andShrubs, Clothing. Marble Slabs,'l Spring Trap,lot of sundries.4262 H. A. BEAUCHAMP, Auctioneer. 'FREEHOLD PROPERTY, LYTTELTON.

T>EAUCHAMP and CO. have been favoured-*-* with instructions from the Public Trus-tee (a3 Administrator in the Estate ofC. Payne)to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at theirR002n3, Cashel street, on SATURDAY, Oc-tober 6th, at* 2 p.m.,

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND, ANDBUILDINGS THEREON,

Containing 10 perches, being: Nos. 287 and 268,Town Sections," Simeon-Quay, Lyttelton.

'For further particulars, applyBEAUCHAMP and CO.,4263 Auctioneers. ■

OOME CHOICE PROPERTIES.

v ClTY.—Splendid position, two newly-builthouses, of 9 rooms each, with every possiblemodern convenience's. Splendid investmentfor trust funds. Will sell separately. 65

PAPANUI ROAD—Superior residence of 10rooms,- modern conveniences, stabling, etc., 4acres tastefully arranged. A model property.

;. . •• ; 62OPAWA—A very complete property, house

of7 rooms, ell possible conveniences, stabling:,etc., 5 acres, beautifully arranged. 45

SUMNER—WeII arranged house of 10rooms, every convenience, h. and c. water ser-vice, etc., J-acre of garden. Price is ex-tremely low. 45

RICCARTON—New and pretty house of 7Tooms, all conveniences, and J-acre; cheap.Worth enquiry. . 84

LINWOOD—A very nice house of 7 rooms,all modern conveniences, stabling, etc., J-acretastefully arranged. Near tram. Or will ex-change for house inside belt. SO

Several Sheep Runs, Farms, Dairy Farms,Sections, Businesses, Hotels, etc., For Sale.Send for Printed Catalogue.

BEAUCHAMP AND CO.,Auctioneers, Cashel street.

F. -C. TABART.AMBERLEY SALEYARDS.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th.

Xj} C.TABART is favoured with instructions* from the Chairman of the Amberley School

Committee to SELL by AUCTION, as above,18 School' Desks and 18 Forms.

OTHER ENTRIES—100 Fμ Sheep.

Weather Permitting—200 Crossbred Ewes, with 90 per cent. Lambs

at foot90 Four-tooth Wethers, Freezers

Further Entries Invited.F. a TABART,

U4I AUfiieSMf. i

AUCTIONS.F. S. MALCOLM AND CO.. THIS DAY, 14 o'clock.

FURNITURE, GOLD Ai<D SILVERWATCHES,

ANGLO-SPECIAL ANDOTHEBBICYCLES.T ARQE ENTRY FtJ'KinTURE, BED-. STEADS AND SUNDRIES

FOR TO-DAY'S SALE.4 Bxass-rail bedsteads, spring mattreeeee, 3

Sutherland tables, 10 chairs, wardrobe,diningrootn extension table, washstandeand ware, duchesse chests, feeders andirons, sewinjr machine, gocarta wad per-ambulator, pictures, patent rockers,kitchen utensils.

Also,5 new silver watches, with guarantee, 3 sec-

ondhand silver do, 3 gold watches, anda email assortment of chains, btoochee,and jewellers'■ sundries. Without Re-serve.

Also,1 Anglc*Sp6cial Road Racer, S Gents' Bi-cycles, and 2 Ladies' do.

F: S. MALCOLMand <X>.,4212 Auctioneers.

TUESDAY NEXT, 1 o'clock.

AUCTION SALE OFSUPERIOR FURNITURE, PIANO. PRIZE

POULTRY, ETC.,At 14 Hereford street East.

]l/f"ESSRS F. S. MALCOLM and CO. have■"'-*■ been favoured with instructions from G.McKay, Esq., Manager Colonial Mutual In-surance Campwuy (Who has been transferredto Auckland), to SELL, as above, at his resi-dence, the whole of hie FURNITURE ANDEFFECTS (only 12 months in use), and formost paxt made to his special order.

Included in the -lengthy catalogue will befound—Very massive sideboard in rimu, with bevel

glassback, (builttoorder), dining table (7 x4), suite in leather, overmantel in -walnutand bevel glass, occasional tables andchaira, some beautiful pictures in oil andvratercoloiirs, steel engravings and oleo-

I graphs, handsome and -unique vaaes, eil-I ver and .fci.P. ware, Cutlery, dinner andtea services, glass and china ware, car-pets, linoleum, rugs and mats, massivebrass-rail bedstead, spring; mattresses,

bed, pillows, etc., 5 other iron bedsteadsand two stretcher beds and bedding, veryhandsome half-Scotch duchesse chest(made to Mr McKay's order) in rimu, ,<?other duchesse chests, 5 marble andother washstands and -ware, bedroomchairs and chest of drawers, largemangle,25 choice and valuable jyctures. curtains,poles, 4 fenders and irons, wall brackets,unique vasea, hailstand, linoleum laidover house, carpets, etc

Also, very fine piano by Milner and Thomp-son, in walnut case, trichord, overstrung,check action, iron frame, 7 octaves.

Together with the usual assortment ofKITCHEN FURNITURE, UTENSILS, ETC.,

And16 VERY CHOICELEGHORN AND OTHER

POULTRY.

Every Lot to be Sold to the Highest Bidder.HOUSE TO LET.

Cards to View, Monday.P. S.<MALCOLM and CO.,

4211 Auctioneers.

£5 REWARD.

STOLEN, from Central Auction Rooms,LADIES' AMERICAN HUMBER BI-CYCLE, enamelled black, silver lettering, grey

silk cord dress protector, graduated handle-bars.

Above reward for information that will leadto recovery of machine and conviction of thief.3983 F. S. MALCOLM and CO.

FURNITURE SALES.

FS. MALCOLM and CO. HOLD SALES• of FURNITURE and EFFECTS, MER-CHANDISE, etc.,EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY,

At theirCENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS,Colombo street.Crowds of buyers attend every sale, and beet

prices obtained. Persons having furniturefor sale, no matter how small the quantity,will kindly- communicate with-us. Every caretaken in removing furniture by experience-1carriers. ACCOUNT SALES rendered wilcheque immediately after sale. Cash A<vmcea will be made if required. 99<

OUTDOOR SALES."P S. MALCOLM and CO.. conduct OTTI-1- • DOOR SALES on the most economic!terms. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. E:perienced Valuators. . .

F. S. MALCOLM and CO.,House and ' Land Agents, Auctioneers, etc.

99CBEDSTEADS.

BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS

WE have Just Opened another Conaigi.ment, direct from the manufacturers.F. S. MALCOLM and CO.,

911 Manufacturers' Agents and Auctioneers.BUILDING SECTIONS.

NORMAN'S ROAD.

8 BEAUTIFUL SECTIONS FOR SALE. CHEAP.

Owner Must Realise. Enquire at Once.Many other lots for Sale: Particulars atF. S. MALCOLM and CO..

House and Land Agents.

W. R. HARDING.W. R. Harding) (W. R. Hardinj

TH I S DA Y.' 11 a.m.

UNREDEEMED PLEDGES.

MR W. R. HARDING, instructed by MiJ. G. Shrimpton, Licensed Pawnbrokerwill SELL, as above, at Rooms, 127 Cashe'street E., a large and varied assortment oi

UNREDEEMED PLEDGES,Comprising Gold and Silver Watches, Chains

Bangles, Brooches, Rings, Field ' and! Opera Glasses, D.B. Gun, etc., etcEvery Lot will be Sold to the Highest Bidder,

irrespective of value.W. R. HARDING,*21' ' Auctioneer.

W. R Harding) (W.R.Harding

*A chance of a lifetime, £1000 per annum forcomparatively small outlay; best business ofits kind in the city. Those who really intendbuying such should send for particulars'atonce. 191-05TO THOSE WHO HAVE A LITTLEMONEY and want to secure a house, we haveseveral properties to sell at low prices, andon terms to suit- purchasers. Small depositonly required. Send for particulars.

PAPANUI—S Acres, well laid out, grandorchard, residence of 10 rooms, and every con-venience. 602-163

GOOD INVESTMENT—2 Shops and 8Houses in growing district, return about ISper cent, on price asked; would sell togetheror separately, or exchange. 122-129CHRISTCHURCH—Good position, advan-tageous lease, Confectionery and Bakery Busi-ness. 173-lHST. ALBANS—Nearly new 7-roomed house,scullery, bathroom, verandah, consevatory,gas laid on, i-acre well laid out; £450 only-

j CQOQfILINWOOD—NearIy new 6-roomed house,scullery, hall, washhouse, bathroom, waterlaid on all over, verandah, etc., J.acre,well fenced, good garden, grape vines.NORTH BELT—6-roomed house and scul-lery, conservatory, washhouse, copper, asphaltpaths, section 26 perches; JE3SO. . 418-232MONEY ADVANCED on Mortgage inLarsreor Small Amounts. Terms to suit borroweraW. R. HARDING,Auctioneer, Valuer, Estate and FinancialAsent, 127 Cashel street E., Christchurch.. ■ 4218

D. THOMAS.ashburton;

arcade horse fair.FRIDAY, SEPT. 28th, 1800.

MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his next. HORSE FAIR on the above dote, wfcraI will oiler, on account of numerous- Clients,Unbroken Colts and FillieeDraught Mares and Geldings

_Saddle and Harness Horees

PRESENT ENTRY 91.

Sale 11.S0.I). THOMAS,4900 AttttieMtar. <

AUCTIONS.GEORGE KING AND CO. ~

THIS DAY."

JJOYAL EXCHANGE SALEYARDS,Hereford street,At 1 o'clock,

ifiSPECIAL SALE OP MERCHANDISE,including 20 Coses "Perfection" Whiskey,

12001b Melrose Tea, 150 Buaheie Rye-. gyasa, 10001b Red Clover and Cowgtass,6d02 Chamois Leathers, 60 Sacks Oats,4 Gigs and lioacfaler Cftrts, 1 Phaeton

j (second-hand), 1 JJTew Riding Saddle,|-ton Light "Weight Bacon, lot TurnipSeed (4cvt).- Also, 70 Sacks Oata.Without Eeeerre.

GEORGE KING «md CO.,Auctioneers.. .•_ 4

HORSE PARADE SALE.SATURDAY, 29th 3EPTEI&BER, 1900.

Xfi7"£ will be represented at thie Sale, which• T T . takes place on the SHOW GROUNDS,after the Parade, and will be pleased to re-ceive further ENTRIES.

PBESEJTT ENTRT-On account Harry Smith, Esq.

Cttilum O'Glen, by Extinguisher, damBlossom, by "Wait a "WeeENTRIES CLOSE on the 27thGEORGE KING and CO.,

WU_ Auctioneers.

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.

■JkTESSRS GEORGE -RING and CO. have■i' J- been favoured with instructions fromMr Arthur Bailey, of Templeton,

TO HOLD A CLEARING SALEOf hia

VALUABLE AND CONVENIENT FARM,Comprising 600 ACRES,

"With all Buildings theTeon, situated on Bea-ley's road, ten miles from Christchurch andfive miles from Islington Freezing Works,

And the Whole of hisFARM STOCK. AND PLANT,

Comprising30 draught and light horses, sheep, cattle,

implements, harness, conveyances, ets.,etc

DATE of S4LE will be announced in FutureAdvertisements. :

Wβ have pleasure in calling Special Atten-tion to the above Sale. Mr Bailey, havingdecided to discontinue farming and erabarkin business, has joined our own staff, and willin future act as Auctioneer and Stock Sales-man in conjunction with our Mr C. R. Wil-son.

As Mr Bailey will devote the whole of histime to the Business, the Sale is a bona fideClearing One,

GEOEGEKING and CO., ,3712 Hereford street.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

8 ACRES at Burwood. Price £450. Anyreasonable terms. Interest at 4J per, cent/ Good building site. First-classaspect. Good garden ground.

420 ACRES, nil well improved, two milesfrom railway station, 7-roomed house,stables, granary, implement shed. Pro-perty is well watered and fenced. Price£6 per acre.

160 ACRES, eituated a stone's throw ficmPrebbleton railway station, well fencedand subdivided into 8 paddocks, wellwatered. Buildings comprise a nearlynew house of 10 rooms, ample stabling,implement sheds, brick dairy, etc., etc.This farm is one of the oldest selectionsin Canterbury, and is well adapted forgrain or grass. Ninety bushels of wheathave been threshed from some of thepaddocks. Situate only six miles fromAddington Saleyards and half a milefrim Islington Freezing Works. Weconfidently recommend it aa a most de-sirable property.

Fir further particulars apply

GEORGE KING AND CO.,Auctioneers and Estate Agenta,

Hereford street.

WM. BUSS."DANGIORA NORTHERN STOCKXXj ■ MARKET.

TUESDAY, SEPT. J2stb.1500 Pat and Store Sheep

' 80 Head' Cattle100 Pigs

SPECIAL ENTRIES—150 Pat Sheep260 Halfbred Hoggets, a nice even line150 Half and Three-quarterbred Hoggets, a

nice even line. Sale at 11.30 o'clock.4266 W. BUSS, Auctioneer. •'. ' . PRIVILEGES.

OHOKA AND EYRETON RACES.TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th.

MR BU£S ha 3received instructions fromthe Secretary Ohoka and Eyreton Racesto SELL, on ' 'TUESDAY "-NEXT, 25Ui SEPTEMBER,At. his,,. rooni9,The following Erivileses •PUBLICAN'S BOOTH

LUNCHEON BOOTHCONFECTIONER'S BOOTHRIGHT OP SPORTSGATES

Sale at 11.30 a.m."W. EUSS,4267 Auctioneer.

RANGIORA.By ordor of the Public Trustee.TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.In the Estate of Christopher Mcßeaih,

deceased.MR BUSS has received instructions from7i Jr\ ,?■ Barnott' E:3 Q- District Agent forthe Public Trustee, to SELL by PUBLICTUESDAY, October 2nd, all that valuableCorner Section, 17J Perches, situate next MrWateon s residence, having a frontage of OneChain 10 Links on Albert street, by OneChain on Burt street, being Part R.S. 917.Terms' 25 per 'cent. cash. Balance in OneMonth. *

Sale at 12 o'clock noon.WM. BUSS,4268 Auctioneer.

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■ A. P. TUTTON..jDANGIORA CENTRAL AUCTION MART.

TUESDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 25th.Wool, Skins, Hides and Pat, Horses, Farm

Implements, Traps, Harness, Saadlery.Grain, Seeds, anu Produce of all descrip-tions, 25 Sacks Cocksfoot Seed, 110bushels Machine-dressed Eyegrass Seed,130; bushels Farmers' Ryegrass (goodsample), 60 Sacks Oatsheaf, 70 SacksPotatoes, lOOOlbs Farmers' CowgraasSeed, 30 Sacks ' Seconds Wheat, Furni-ture, Merchandise, etc.

Entries taken up to time of Sale.A. P. TUTTON,*265 Rangiora.

FLAXTON.SALE' BY AUCTION OF HORSES, IMPLE-MENTS, ETC.,ONTHURSDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 27th.Tl/TR A. P. TUTTON has been favoured with. -*■ instructions from Malcoim Duncan, Esq.,in consequence of ilia having handed hisfarming business over to his son, to SELL,on the Premises—

1 Bay Draught Gelding I1 Grey Hackney Mare, by Hornby1 Chestnut Cob, by Rothschild; quiet, and

last in harness; 4yrs old1 Roan Pony, by St. George1 Two-year-old Filly, by Lakeshell1 English Drill, Duncan Cuttera1 Grass Stripper

1 Spring Cart1 Daisy Cart1 Combine, by Hornsby

Together with4 I.ARGE QUANTITY OF TOOLS AND

SUNDRIES.Extra Stock and Implements may be entered.Sale at 12 o'clock.A. P. TUTTON-,42"* . Rangiorft.

TTERY pucceistul "Shows and Fetes Sis* year, Ciojley, o?d man* Notice tow

Jwhite and gloaey the eiiirt fronts were. I'lliv yon the tip, they're dose with the newftpuiM* Qlut W paekaU, M tas stem. *

PROPERTIES FOR SAZ,g. J

'jJUBIHESe PREMISES FOR k ■WAREHOUSE (Brick), of 2 floor, «/about 30 xBO feet, with Office, LicWldd 8w? - J

•BTORB and OFFICES, *iUi fronUert "Lichfieia street and Bedford Row.FACTORY PBEMISES (veiy ]»»,, * 4and Armagh *:WAREHOUSE end FACTORY pt>»MISES, Hereford street-Lot to *£tenants; a good investment- °°*'OFFICES—Two-storey Brick BniW- * ■fronting Gloucester street, all j,t to 1tenants. eO9? ■■WAREHOUSE;,CBric*. two .storeys) «,*.or 4 Cottages, with !««» (2 x 2J 1

grand comer bJoclc.floors, about 80 x 60 W ... vTmilf of brick *a<l stene. vacJr«S'adjoining, just o2 Manchester street Sonifc.

BAKERY PREMISES <m City),2 lftTge patent Ovena, commodious ste«,ta»Jshop, dwelling, and large stable endcommodation.

SHOP—Large Double-fronted. Shop,room and 6 dwelling etc.; ft tfofticorner. '

BUSINESS SITES."We .have a number o! S&ctions for Ssfe

/suitable for the erection o( Business Preafatof all kinds.LAKE A.XD EVANS,

Land and Estate Agents, etc.,(New Offices), CASHEL ST. CHAMBERS ;

AUCTIONS.

PYNE ANlTca ""*""TATT ERSALL'fiTHIS DAY, ' -To close a Partnership Account.Ch Trotting Maro, Mtvy Beldon.Yearling Ejlly, by Ha "Ha—May Beidoi?"On account of a Client.B M, ris. syr3, broken to saddie and hu,neas; last mover; trial ' '•On account of a Client. ■•»B M, 6yra, etauncli ur>d sound in allharness; any trial

On account of Mr H. E. Parkinson '" 'B G by Emeraon—Stonyhurst qu*broken to s. and «1. harness; a m^kdogcart horae and prizetakerCh PiJJy, 4yra, by Hercules, broken tosaddie and harness, sound; any tn»!On account of Mr. T. Ballan, Bt"nB tr, syra, quiet xn all work; suit » sprinsdray r 5

On account of Mr Jaa. Brake, Brake,*Stables. }B M, syrs, 16 hands, quiet, sound !aat iand a first-clasa cab mare; trial " ' fOn account of a Southbridj?e Client. IBG, 6yrs, by Bluegown, quiet in harness *On account of v. Client jiBG, aged, broken to nil farm work; trial iiOn account of Mr R. Allen, Ricwrten. I4 Tarpaulm Covers, 28 x 24 1Sale starts 31 a.m. Advertised lots 13 noon' „««. PYNE nnd °0., ji**k> ___Auetioneer a. ;

CHRISTCHTTRCH HORSE PARADE~*SALE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th."TTTE shall be represented at above sale,»aj■ * • shall be pleased to receive entries for it.j PRESENT ENTRIES—

On account Mr Wai. Ear], K&kfthu,The Purebred Clydesdale Colt,

GRAND CHAMPION,Rising 4yrs, by Young Champion, by Chain,pion, by Lord Haddo, dam Duchess ofGlasgow (imp)

On account of Mr David Cr»'mp, $Clydesdale Colt, * |BONNY BOY,

Syrs, byRob Roy, damLily, by Baronet (imp)On account of Mr John Gibson, AuhlsjDowns,

The Draught Stallion808 HOY, j. -^By Black Watch—Kirkton Bose.

Account Mr T. Hayes, Halkott.Draught Stallion

YOUNG BRILLIANT BOY,6yrs, by Brilliant Boy, out of Lady Gle»ro*(by Glenroy.

' PYNE and CO.,> AuciioneoFg.

NORTH CANTERBURY CO-OPEBATIVK STORES JCO., LTD.

CANTERBURY CO-OPERATJTS< ■ ' STORES COMPANY,. LTD.RANGIORA MARKET.

' TUESDAY NEXT, 25th INST. |A.t the North Canterbury Yards-

Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, at 11.15 a.m. 'SPECIAL ENTRY: ;60 Crossbred Ewes, with 100 per cent, laznbi

at foot . • ■At the Produce Yards—

Skins, Grain, Poultry,, Implements, Fur-niture, Sundries.

SPECIAL—For account of the NorthernAgricultural and Pastoral Asaociation,

A quantity of Iron Standards,' BaibedWire, and Firewood. ■

.Further entries for both .yards solicited-THE NORTH CANTERBURY CO-OP.,

LTD. ■•;..• " ■ ■E. W. RELPH, ■ Manager.

4270 CHAS. LEECH, Auctioneer.,LAERY AND CO.

LAERY and CO., LTD.NOTICE OF REAIOVAL.LAERY and CO., LTD.,

113 Lichfield street,Auctioneers, General Commission Merchant*,

Premier Fruit Brokers.T AERY and CO., LTD., beg to notify tf*JIJ general public that they have BE-MOVED to their New and Commodious Pre-mises in Lichfield street.

TO GROWERS OF EARLY PRODUCE.PEAS, RHUBARB, NEW POTATOES,

' TOMATOES, ETC., ETC.MESSRS LAERY and CO., LTD., beg t?

notify to growers and Consignors geS*£ally, that they have removed to their NEWCOMMODIOUS PREMISES, 113 LichneHstreet, which ,are the most up-to-date AUC-TION ROOMS for the disposal of produce u»Christchurch. We would strongly recommendgrowers and Consignors to make early M*rangenients with us for RECEIVING sadDISPOSING of their CONSIGNMEM'Sthrough the coming season.

PROMPT CASH RETURNS.PROMPT REALISATION.LAERY and CO., LTD.

E. H. LITTLE,Branch Manager and Auctioned.

FURNITURE, GENERAL MERCHANDISE iAND OUTDOOR SALES. ~MESSRE LAERY and CO., LTD. condw*

Furniture, Merchandise and Gen9«Outdoor Sales, either at their Rooatf, USLichfield street, or at. Private Besidwicsf, «*required.Account Sales Rendered Promptly, CueJg* - *Moderate.

LAERY and CO., LTD.E: H. LITTLE,

Branch Manager and Auctioneer.

WILSON AND SONS, _A CHANCE IN A LIFETIME.

TTOUSES AS D LAND TO SUIT BXTIfS.11 WITH OR WITHOUT MONEY.IN ACRE BLOCKS, ONE OS MORE-

On the Papaniii road,, that aristocratic roai-Ready to Operate—No Mistake.

See us at once, 43 there will be a scramWftFARMS OP 50 ACRES

And More or Less,I TO SELL CHEAP, AND NEAR TOWN.SEVERAL NEW AND OTHER EOUSEtf - j

To offer, wijh small deposits. ':WILSON and SONS, . , i

4245__ JITKEN and'ItOBBRTS, '• {

and Colombo etreeta, for Ea*m«wj{ -Ware, Lempe, Wire Netting, nil widtae»JA?Varnieh, Painta, all kinds, Lamp Sw**,?etc. ; ■