been suggested that Mr Purnell, if re turned, would not keep his promises. This insinuation must have come from the lower classes on the other Bide. (Groans •nd hisses.) Anyone who knew anything of Mr Parnell professionally knew that he was an honest man, and if he were returned Mr Walker himself would be the first to admit that he would sot ; honestly and straightforwardly. All Mr PurneU's supporters had the highest respeot and esteem for Mr Walker as a gentleman ; bnt they oould not brln? themselves to agree with the policy of the party with which he waa associated. He (Mr Keir) wished to say that Mr PurneU's rfopportera intended fighting this . election fairly and straightforwardly. He had muoh pleasure In proposing Mr Charles William Purnell as a fit and proper per ■on to represent; the ABhburton con stituency m Parliament. Mr J. Dent seconded the nomination. fie spoke at some length, maintaining that the Issue before ihe electors was whether they were going to snbmit to Increased taxation, or whether they were going to Insist on retrenchment. The Returning Officer called for a show of hands with the following result:— Walker 91 Parnell 33 The result was reoelved with applause. Mr W. 0. Walker, who waa received with applause, said that he would like to ■ay a few words. He would not detain them' long because he would have another opportunity of addressing them It was only due to them, and to himself to lay how very men obliged he felt to them f or according bim their support m such a , decisive proportion. He felt confident j that the result jnst announced waß a pretty fair index of the remit on polling day (cheers). He felt this confidence because the cause he was fighting for was a> good one. In the pesent contest he waß to a certain extent placed at a disadvant age, because while he stated whom he would follow, the gentleman who was opposing him had not told them who were his leaders or what party he would attach himßelf to. Therefore all he (Mr Walker) could do was m the direction of criticising hie opponent's statements and not, as he would have liked, dlaousslng broad principles and party measures. Three . years ago he stated what course he pro posed to adopt if he were returned. He said that there were men coming forward l who would be the nucleus of a strong and useful party Sir Robert Stout and [ Sir Julius Yogel were two of them He had pledged himself to support them and ' he had done so within the bounds of ' reasonable discretion. No one could say ' that he was a blind follower ofthe Ministry, j bat -as long as they maintained their ' course of studying all the interests of the j colony he would give them all the sapport m hia power. Ihe previous Government had not been one that considered all the ' Interests of the colony, and if the present 1 l administration were not restored to office ( it meant the return of a North Island c Government, or one that had only one or l two interests at heart. This he need ' scarcely remind them would be a calamity l to this part of the country. They felt the * evil effect of such an administration three I years ago, when the Atkinson party made l use of their power to tax the farmers of J Canterbury by means of the Railway Tariff, Some of them might have for- j gotten this, but it was just as well that ' they should bear it m mind because several J t ot Major Atkinson's henchmen were a threatening, should the Opposition gain l them office, with another increase of the c grain freights— holding the threat up, aa * it were, as a rod to flog them with for * their consistent support m the past of the j Btont- Vogel Government The threat had j been put m force onoe and it rested with J the electors whether or not It should be * put m force again. Mr Purnell said that j he belonged to no party and bad no J leaden. It would be just as well to see ' what this implied. In 1884 a cry of a ' new party waa raised and matters pro- ] grossed so far that Mr Thompson was - deputed to move an amendment J and form a Government, but here ' he egreglously failed, and the Atkinson 1 regime made Its reappearance, with, how ' ever, one or two new men m it, m order i to blind the country and dispel tbe lm- ; prettion that it was the old Government ' ■gain, Supposing a number cf men like 1 Mr Parnell were returned aid formed a \ Ministry it would be found that Major Atqinson would be In some corner of it. ■ These old politicians died very bard and \ unless some such measure as the Japanese " happy despatch " were adopted here to dispose of these useless old dogs, he did ' not see how they could be got rid of. He ' trusted that Major Atklnßon would not be given any more ohances, but ' that the present Government would be sent back with a substantial majority, became tbe power of a Ministry for good ' was very much neutralised when it had but » bare majority. The present Government had a good record. They had encouraged the farming industry, whioh Major At kinson's administration had done so much to depress. They had assisted greatly m the development of tbe gold industry. They had laid the foundations of enor mous prosperity by their encouragement In regard to developing onr coal fields — a source of wealth whioh, without doubt, wpuid m time, elevate New Zealand to the proud position of mistress of the Bonthem Sess. To the present govern ment belonged the credit of being the first to practically assist In the develop ment of an Industry, whioh was of so vast importance to this country. In every way the present Ministry bad done their best, and bad considered all tin interests of tbe eclony. He was very much astonished to find that one of the wisest and most statesmanlike workß of the Ministry — the small settlement scheme — bad drawn down upon It the v als of wrath of the opposition press and candi dates. He considered Mr Balance de served the highest commendation (no no). At any rate they would admit that if Mr Ballance'a action was wron?, it waa wrong m a good cause. There was no better canae than to settle people on the land and by the Ministers wise and beneficlent action, the un employed difficulty had been met, and happy homes had been created. What more could a Minister do ; what more oould a country wißh? Then they were told the question before the country wss taxation as against retrenchment. Was that putting It fairly ! (" Yes" "No") He mainteined that it waß not a fair way of putting it The present Ministry had done wonders m effecting retrenchment, and any one who studied the figures m a fair and honest spirit would see that a satisfactory commencement had been made p was easy for the Opposition tp talk of cutting eff 10 per cent all round, and " packing " men wholesale. They would no donbt effeot " retrenchment " by this means but Injustice and hardship < wonld be Inflicted. The present Govern ment bad avoided all that. They had remodelled the service an I placed It on a simpler and more effective basis. What did Mr Parnell propose In this matter of retrenchment? He did not propose any thing definite. He had certainly said that he thought the Governor's salary and the honorarium might be reduced, but so did he (Mr Walker) and so did nearly every body. He referred to the measure which had been passed by the present Govern ment, enacting that when there were two sessions m the year, the honorarium should aot ■be paid for each as had formerly been the caee. That was surely an earnest of sincerity m the matter. Mr Walker then went on to refer to Mr PurneU's candidature, which he thought was not unconnected with an endeavor made by Mr Purnell to establish a branch of the Political Reform Association m * Ashburton. He bad failed to establish this Association, but be had found a few Unartdppirltjw^bßd given him, suffi

c:ent backbone to start on his candidature He had beeu told that Mr Purnell was the representative m Aphburton of the Christ church Political Rpform Association, (A Voice : ' 'It's false,") and he knew that those gontlemf-n took a gr<at deal of interest m the conntry elections. He had received a circular from them, catechising him, but what two or three gentlemen Bitting m a Grain Agency building at Christchurch had to do with a matter which was simply ono between him and the eleotors he did not know, aud he considered it the greatest p : ece of presumption, pylifclodly speaking, he had ever heard of. Mr Walker m conclusion said that ho woald take an opportunity of again addressing the electors before the polling day.

Mr Purnell who was also received with applause, aaid that on Monday week they would be asked to say "Yes or "No" to certain definite financial proposes made by the Ministry ; whether they would submit to £325,000 extra taxation (a voice : " No.") It waa all very well to Bay " No " but he was only stating patent facts, as they would find if the? took the trouble to read " Hansard " and the last Financial Statement The Go vernment had been defeated on those proposals and had appealed to the country. If the electors returned a majority of Government supporters, it would be simply taken to mean that the country endorsed the financial proposals of th 9 Ministry. It would mean more ; it would also mean that they consented to a continuance of the policy of leskless borrowing and spending, which had be ;n | going on dnring the last seventeen years. I He maintalaed that before another penny :of taxation should be imposed tbere should be drastic retrenchment and the system of Government simplified. They shculd stop borrowing and keep their annual expenditure within their Income. It was because he desired soch. a pilicy that he was before tham th^t day. — Mr Putnell then went on to deal with Mr Brick's remarks concerning him. He re gretted that any elector should hold such views m regard to him. Had Mr Brick instead cf accepting the statements made m the slanderous effusions of anonymous correapondenta of the newspapers, come to him and aßked his views he would have fonnd them very different to what he (Mr Brick) supposed. The letters to which he referred were most contemptible. He had not replied to them because it waa beneath him to enter into a correspondonae with these anonymous slanderer who put words into hiß mouth be had never uttered, and imputed to him articles he had never written. Referring to Mr Brick's re marks about considering the Catholics illiterate fools, Mr Purnell said that m all hiß life he had never said or evea thought such a thine. Some of the heet friends he Had m the world w^re TrUh Citholicß. He defied anyone to say that he had ever spoken or written against any man on account of his religioua views. He ac corded every man the same liberty of conscience * hat he cla mad himself la regard to the remarks which had been made about his opinions on the Education question three or four yoars ago. ho said that the question was now m a differeut position to then. It was then within the means of the colony to carry on but it was not so now, He did not enunciate his scheme for remodeling the system with a view to attract tha Catholic votes. He considered hia scheme preferable to the present one ; the Citholics wou)d not alono be le- efitted, thoagh they of course If they chose could participate. Some of his opponents had beetr guiliy of moat con temptible conduct. They had extracted an old article from a newspaper whioh he neither wrote nor suggested aod they had privately circulated this article with Mb (Mr Puruell'B) initials appended. He had been informed of the names of these perßoni and he would like to tell them that the law did not permit one man to use another's name without his per mission . Some people had been trying to make out that he was a supporter of Major Atkinson. He was not ; he was an opponent. There was no inconsistency m the position, for a very able and ex perienced politician, Mr E. G. Wright, had declared himself opposed to both the present Government and Major Atkineon. Much as he would appreciate the honor of being their member, unless tlicy were prepared to elect him as an independent member, he would rather not go to the House If he were fettered with pledges as to party, he would go with a heavy shackle on his usefulness. He was per fectly well aware that leaders did not like independent members. The Ministry naturally wished a candidate to be returned upon whose vote it could rely ; and an Opposition leader was equally anxious for a faithful follower But to his mind it was of infinitely greater importance that their interests should be properly looked after, and that the colonial finances should be placed upon a sound footing than that any particular politician should be m office. They must remember that m this country there was no political party. Mr Walker had asked what was his (Mr Puroell'p) party, but he would rejoin by asking Mr Walker to what party did he (Mr Walker) belong— he was Bimply a supporter of a Ministry the members of which held all sorts of different views. In England political parties were clearly defined, but there was no such thing here. The present Ministry was an Incongruous combination. It was an unholy alliance between Sir Robert Stout, the extreme democrat, and Sir Julius Yogel tbe staunch conservative, and these took nnto themselves colleagues holding no two opinions m oommon. In the recess they paraded the onntry at the expense of the people and delivered speeches contradicting each other, and In the House was afforded the spectacle of Ministers voting m different lobbies (a voice : "That's because they are honest"). Tbe Ministerial team had no driver ; they were pnlllDg against one another and If they were not speedily unharnessed and turned out to grass there would be a terrible smash. The organs of the Government and the Ministerial candi dates sneered at the idea of a new party. h, rested entirely with the constituencies to say whether or not a new Parliamentary party should be formed. If the con stituencies returned a sufficient number of men fired with the determination to cut down the Governmental expenditure to the lowepit possible point and generally to simplify and cheapen the present system so aa to bring It within the means of the colony, a new Parliamentary party would spring into existence quickly enough, and he thought, it would prove the salvation of the country. They must lake a new financial departure, and get out of that foetid atmosphere of reckleaß borrowing and reckless spending which had so long hung over the colony, and hence forth live m a pnrer and healthier air. In regard to Mr Walker's statement that he (Mr Purnell) had not jndioated where retrenchment might be effected it appeared to him that at every plaoe he bad spoken ha had wearied the eleotors by the exhaustive manner m which he had gone into the subjeot. Mr Brick had insinuated something to the effect that lawyers went to Parliament Bimply for their personal aggrandisement, but he had wisely con fined his remarks to England. He might tell Mr Brick that he (Mr Purnell) would Buffer m pocket if he went to Wellington as their representative Why he desired to go was. because he was not a temporary sojourner here like Sir Julius Yogel. This was bis home and the birthplace of his children and their destinies would be wound up In it. He conld see that unless a new system of finance were adopted the colony would be plunged into long and deep depression. It was to &S3lst m bringing about a better state of things that he* was now before them. The present was a crltioal period. They must either go down and down to financial dialler with accelerated, ipaid or the;

IrnuS' pu;l up and go on a new aud eaftr road. He tns od that thay ffoull re » meu.ib.ar that tuny ware going, to cxc ciee the franchise not only for theunalves but onjbe'isir' of their children, and hs hoped that all who agreed with his views aB he had enunciated them would record their votes m his favor. A vote of thanks to the Returning Offi. er concluded the proceedings.

RANGITATA

Geraldinb, September 16. The nominat ons for the Kangitata dis trict took place at the Courthouse, Geral dine, at noon to-day. Considerable interest was taken m the proceedings, about 100 being prosent. Mr Joseph Satherwaite proposed Mr William Palmer, Mr Natha niel Dunlop seconded. Mr H. R, Flat man proposed Mr S. Buxton, Mr W. S, Maslin seconded. Both expressed at length their views upon tho two candi dates, Messrs Buxton and Kolleston, and the reasons for considering that Mr Box ton should be supported. Mr John Griag proposed Mr W. Rolleston, Mr R. H. Pearpolnfc seconded, Mc Grigg miking a lengthy and telling speech. The Return ing Officer oalled for a show of hands. ForMr Palmer none wnre held np. For Mr Buxton 21, and for Mr Rolleston 28 Mr Flat man demanded a poll on behalf of Mr Bixfcon. The three candidates then addressed those present at consider able length, as to their reasons for coming forward, and giving their views on the I present Government and Opposition, also upon each other, with refreshing oaidour, Messrs Buxton and Rolleston were fre quently applauded. Tao proceedings terminated at 1.35 p.m. A voto of thanks to the Returning Offijer waa proposed by Mr Rolleston, and seconded b/ Mr Bux too. The proceedings were m ist orderly. Auckland, September 17 For Auckland City North— t;e sh >w • f hinds was : — Vaile, 59 ; Thompson, 49 ; Farnall, 5. For Waitetnata— Monk, 33; Reader Wood, 32. For Parnell — Seymour George, 64 ; Miss, 18. for E-len — Mltchelson sniConnell were nominated. The show of hands was m favor of Mltchelson. Woodville, Seotamber 17. W. 0. Smith, H Baker and W. VV. Maoardle were nominated. Show of hands m favor of Baker by a large majority. Napier. September 14. Mr La;colles, solicitor, a candidate for Waipawa, addressed a meeting m town last night. He announced himself as a Government supporter. A feature of- the meeting was the police, wh.) turned everybody out of the theatre who ex pressed the slightest dissent with the views of the speaker. At the R.M, Court a complaint was lodged against the police by a respectable man, who had been ejected and roughly handled for quietly remonstrating with the police, Ao euqniry is to be held.

For Foxton— Wilson, Thyone, and Sanson were nominated. The Bhow of hands was m favor o£ Thynne. A poll waa demanded Wellington, September 17 Te Aro nominations to-day— Meateatb and F. H. Fraser. The show cf hands waa— Menteath 95, Fraser 62, A poll waß demanded. Westport nominations— O'Ocnnor and John Mnuro The show of hands was m favor of O'Connor. Hokitika nominations— John Bevan and Joseph Grimmjnd. The show of hands was m favor of Bevan. Taaranga nominations —R. J. GUI, Captain Kerr aud Wm Kelly. The show of hands was m favor of Gill. Nominations, Hast Coast— McDonald, Gannon and Graham. Dr A. K. Newman and W. McLean were nominated for Thordon to-day. The show of hands was In favor of Newman. A pell was demanded. Blenheim, September 17 . Mr Seymo ir, formerly Ohairmai of Committees has apologised to Mr Mills, one of the candidates opposing him, for Picton-Waimea, for statements made at an election meeting, reflecting on Mills' con nection with public bodies at Havolock. Writs are nosy being prepared against the proprietors of the "Picton Preßs." and " Nehon Evening Mail " for publishing reports of the meeting, containing state ments complained of, apologies not having been yet receive! Chhistchorch, September 17. At the nomination at Kaiapoi to-day, she show of hands wbb Moore, 88; Richardson, 74.' A poll was demauded. Dunfdin, September 16 At Bruce Beid and Anderson were nominated Tho show of hands was m favor of Reid. Dunedin, September 17- The Premier spoke at Naseby last night aDd at the close of his address a vote of thanks and confidence m the Government was met by an amendment of thanki to the Premier, but no confidence m the Government. The amendment was omied by fully two to one. Mr Mac Keuzle had a discussion with the Premier lasting till midnight. At the olobo he received an ovation. Mr Fergus has been returned unopposed for Wakatlpu. For Taapeka — Brown and Bennett were nominated. Inveroargill, Sep f ember 16 For Matanra Messrs G. F. Richardson and J. Mackintosh were nominated, and I for Hokonui Meßßrs G. O. Cowan and A. Baldy. Inveroargill, September I*l. Wallace ncmlnatiots-H. Hiis", Hodg klnson, T. Daniel, and J Mclntyre The fhow of hands was m f<*voc of Hodgkinaon. For Waikala— F. S. Ginning, H. P. Valentine and Captain McKenz'.e were nominated.

THE GERMANS IN SAMOA.

HIGH HANDED PROCEEDINGS

f PUNISHING " THE NATIVES.

Auckland, Sep'ember 17 The Germans have issued a proclamath n that Tamasese is the rightful King of Samoa and that all Natives . mnst swear allegiance before the 15th. Two gun boats were sent round tne islands to en force the proclamation. At Satopatea the Natives refused to recognise Tamasese and tore the notice down. The warship Sophie punished the village, burning 160 hons<s, eighty boata and canoes, shot 300 pigs, cut down all the breadfruits, cocanu'B and bananas. The Natives flsd to tbe bah. The Germans demand Malietoa's sur render under a penalty of severe punish* ment. The adherents of Malietoa declined, trusting to the aid of England and America. The Germans assert that their action was not taken m consequence of eny deoialou at the Washington Conference but because they could Btand Malietoa's weakness no longer. The Germans at Apia knew nothing of the Intention nntil the arrival of the squadron.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Mails. Auckland, September 17. The B.M.S. Zealandla arrived this morning. Passengers for New Zealand, Sir W. Fltzberbert, Miss Ellen Fitz herbert, Mrs and Mlbs Dewing. A German officer also arrived from Samoa,. It Is understood he has despatches for the German Government, David Syme of the "Melbourne Age," and Mrs and Miss Syme are through passengers: Auckland Tobacconists. The Auckland Tobacconists met yester day and approved of the suggestions of Wellington Tradesmen ra licenses.

A HOSPITAL DIFFICULTY

Auckland, September 16,

The dissatisfaction whioh has for a con» siderable time been expressed regarding the managment of the Hospital was the subject of a discussion at a special meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, when the honorary visiting ntaff of the Hospital were also present, together with Dr Maogregor, the Inspector of Asylums, etc Tae visiting staff have openly denounoad the scheme recently adopted by the Board m resolving to secure a permanent Medical Superintend ent for the Hospital as impracticable, it being considered by them inadvisable that the charge of suoh a large institution; with the sole responsibility of conducting surgical operations, should rest upon one man. Certain charges of incompetency and neglect were, it is alleged, made by some members cf the BDard against the visiting staff, and Dr Haines, one of the staff, wrote demanding an inquiry into the management of the Hospital, so aB to give an opportunity of disproving the charges. It waß accordingly resolved, at yesterday's meeting, after along discussion, that a speoial meeting be held on Sept. 28 to oonslder the question of Hojpltal management. The Board regretted the statements which had given offence to members of the medic*! staff.

TBfi ASHBURtfOJN GUAUDIAJS, SATU&DA*, SE&DlfiMßfiiß 17, 1&87



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Public Notices. ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION. SOCIETY. LICENSES to fish now ready, and can be obtained at W. Zander's fishing tackle depot, or from JNO. J. 0. QUANE, o*6B Hon. Secretary. « " fTfE have a shipment of good ÜBeful KAURI TIMBER,. Ex " Notero " from Auckland, Wbich we are prepared to SELL at Low^ Prices, m lines to suit Customers. TUCKER & RESTELL. W ANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES BAKER has returned to Ash. burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelock street, opposite Harrison'a Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to his care. • By Btrict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. Second hand Fdbnixdkb Bought, Sold, r on Exchanged. George Jameson CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex steamer " Kaikoura,' my first shipment for the season of BED CLOVEE, COW GEASS, WHITE CLOYEE, AND ALSYKE. , ' These Seeds have been carefully selected and are the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK-^ ; ■ Machine-dresßed Ryegrass and Cocks- foot, also Linseed, Pea?, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kindß of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ASHBURTON. -. H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LLSH* QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N 0 V"E~R MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBF4.TON. TO"E ARE CASH JfUROHASER 'oi? *••■'" Wheat Oats Barley ASH Ryegrass t . H. MATSON & CO., SfIBUR N 1 ' - I J , T. Bullock. MONEY TO LEND on approved First-class Free- hold Securities m Sums to suit Bor- rowers at Lowest Current Rate of Interest, -Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Cottage at the cornet of Moore and William Streets, T.S. 338. Rent, 4s per week. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. to let. ; ; A9*Roomed Dwelling House, with 8 acres I and fronting Moore's Boad, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE, A quantity of LAMMAS WHEAT for Late, Spring Sowing. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. ~~ TO LET at a low rental, Cottage well situated, fronting Graham's Road. T. BULLOOK. BUILDING SITE near the Woollen. Faotory For Sale, being Lot 47, con- taining/more than 1 acre, fronting Alford Forest 'Road, and next to Mr Wlldsmlth'a property. A large proportion of the . money can remain on interest at 6 per ' oent. per annum.— Apply to _____ T. BULLOCK. TO LET or for sale a Farm of 283 acres near Waterton, Loagbeach Road Board District.. There is a dwelling- house of 6 rooms erected on the property, also Granary, Stable, &o. Apply to - . T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. TvOUBLE-SEATED American Waggon. Apply to . - " T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Bunnett Street, and adjoining the "Mai Office. Very liberal termi of payme .j' will be accepted. — Apply to. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET— A Four-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltlne'a pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A c* rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property i Tancred Street, recently m the oconpation of Mr Dolman, on which 1 erected Shop, Stable, elc, — Apply to T. BULLOCK "~ FOR SALE. """^ RURAL Section 27429, containing 118 acres, 2 roods, m ire native state, ..» about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting the ' .■; main South Road. Apply to .^ T. BULLOOff. SPOT having sold by auction on SatUrda I RS. 26334, contaii ing 100 acre* akanui Road Board District, T-. 1 . prepared to receive offera for same. Ye liberal terms of payment- T, bulloqk;



Public Notices* pRAND pIRCUS OALL. ODDFELLOWS' HALL . MONDAY NIGHT, After the Circua Performance; ' Gentlemen, 2s 63 ; Ladies free. Music by Oompany'a String Band. ASHBURTON CBICKET CLUB. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ol tbe above Club will be held at the Somerset Hotel on FRIDAY, the 28rd inst., at 8 p.m. Bdsiness : Election of Officers, Members, dec, for ensuing season CHAS. feTRANGE, 9*71 Hon. Seo. ASHBUKTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTOhAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be held at the Ashburton County Saleyards on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1887, At Noon. j ENTRIFS close with tbe undersigned on TUESDAY, September 20th. JOHN G RESTELL, 9*55 Secretary. _ THE ASHBTJETON" WOOLLEN MANUFACTUBING COMPY. (Limited.) 'deposits T> ECEIVED In large or small Bums at JL\ the following Rates of Interest : — Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE* 9*56 Secretary. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership hitherto existing be- tween John Orr and Robert Axcobn, carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Pro vision Merchants m Ash- burton, under the style of Orr and Alcobn, has been dissolved by mutual censent, as from Ist August, John Orb taking over and continuing the Ironmon- gery and Drapery Departments, and paying all Liabilities of the late Firm, and re- ceiving all debts owing to the Drapery Department. Robert alcobn taking over the Grocery and Earthenware Depart- ments, and receiving all debts owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depart* ments, JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN. Witness — Joseph Carson, Accountant, Ashburton. Ashburton, sth September, 1887 FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS jnst received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Pods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gut snd Gut Lines, W.P, Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash- burton County can Jso be obtained from him. /lso m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCUNIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will bo sold at very low priceß. Note the Address : — W. ZANDEE, Hairdreßsing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Boom with 2 first class Tables upstair a EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9°70 ASHBURTON JGB SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staff: Boys' School —Mr J. E. Buchana Ist B, A., University College, London. Girls' School — lYiss Satjndkbs, Canter- bury College- Christchurch ; Miss Grdbb, Ttlot ./ College, Dublin AT this institution popilß of both sexes have tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The sub j acts of Study are those usually tanght at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, if m the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan Is judged ad- visable. At the Girls' School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give lessons In Music aud Painting to Young Ladies not attending tbe other Clasßes m the School, who may deßire instructions m these subjeots. The Physical Training of the Pupila Is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the School course. The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils nnder 12 years of age, £2 2i per ; term ; over 12 years of age, £2 16s per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Moslo (only), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 la per term. For further details apply to Mr Buchanan. The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th inst. 9 49 I. . 1 !.. ' "■ Ml. ' '' I » A. Harrison. , Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbarr, •—Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR BALE- Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Pale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy termß, Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Ajfent for the Norwloh Union Fire In- surance Company, Agent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA j ALFRED HARRISON



Fublic No ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE above School RE-OPENS on MONDAY, 19th inst-, at 9.30 a m. 9 76 TBNDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of a Shop adjoining Mr Ferriman's Office. Plans and speculations msy be seen at our Office, where tenders are to be sent m not later than 4 p.m., on THURSDAY, Sept. 22nd. O. E. FOOKS & SON, 9JIS Architects. SALVATION ARMY. A FREE TEA will be given m the r\_ Barrackß at Four o'clock, Sept 20th, to 300 Children ; also the Old Men at the Refuge Children raußt bring their Cups. A Social Tea Meeting at 6 o'clock for Adults. Tickets, la each. A Musical Battle at 7.30. 9+82 CAPT. FIELD.



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, Town Sections 414, 415, 41G, Moore Street, with all Buildings thtreon, for Sale, by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions io Sell by Public Auc- tion at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 24th September, on account and by order of the Mortgagees, Town Sections 414, 415, 416, fronting Moore Street, each contain- ing 4-ncre, on which is erected a 6 roomed Dwel ing House, with Scullery ; also Washhouse, &c, now m the occupation of Mr Geop.gb Parkin. There is a large Carpenter's Workshop, Machinery Shed, Stable with Loft, and other Buildings erected on this Property. The Grounds about the House are nicely panted with Ornamental Bhrubs, with a well-grown Holly Fence m front. The Garden is well stocked with a large num- ber of bearing Fruit Trees of, various kinds. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 9*73 Anotloneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. Hampetead, Section with Cottage thereon, MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from Mr John Her- cock (on account of his removing to the West Coast), to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 24th Sep- tember, his Section, numbered 126, con- taining £-acre, fronting Nelson Street, Hampstead, on which is erected a com- fortable 3-roomed Cottage. On this Sec- tion are a great number of well-grown bearing Fruit Trees. It is a well kept Property, and In good order. This is a favorable opportunity for a working man requiring a Freehold Property. Terms of payment libeial, declared at Sale. Sa'e trt 12 30. T. BULLOCK 9§75 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. An Improved Farm 695 acres 695 IN GRASS, SITUATED IN THE COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD DISTRICT, FOE SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has reoelved in- strnctions from the Executor of the late H. G. O. Boylb, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Aroadt, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, THAT IMPEOVED FABM, KNOWN AS COWDRAY, OP 695 ic 0^! 695 BEING LOTS 2, 3, AND 5, PART OF TEE Lowcliffe Estate, Situated about 8 miles from the Hinds Railway Station, m the Coldstream Boad Board District. It is divided into Five Paddocks, and all m grass. There is a well-built Dwellinghouse of Five Rooms erected on the property, also Stable, Loose Boxes, Woolshed, Sheep- yards, and other improvements. This offers a favorable opportunity to fiersona desirous of purchasing a Farm n this neighborhood. Intending purchasers are respectfully Invited to personally Inspect It, and attend the Sale i Terms of payment will be liberal, de- clared at Sale. Sale at 12,45. T. BULLOOK, fes& Auctioneer,



McCallum & Ue COAL! COALS! COAL piBESH SUPPLIES [OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. Also— Native Coal, superior to Mount Somera . Coal. Fresh supplies of Building Timber and Building Materials o every description. FEESH IMPOETATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE BAEBED & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.'s B, 9and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION BIRBED WIRE, •« ACME STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDAEDS. Cut and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber ,and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBUBTON, OAMAEH DUNEDIN & INVEB* CARGILL.



WAKABUI ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it ia the intention of the above* Board at a Special Meeting to be held on TUESDAY, September 20th, 1887, to strike a separate rate, f of a penny m the £ on the rattable value of all property m No. 2 Ward, "and f of a penny m the & : | No. 3 Ward for the year ending March 31st, 1888 payable m one instalment on the first day of October, 1887, and that the Ra 4 e Book and estimate of such soparAto rate are open for inspection at tho Board's Offices MURDOCH BRUCE, 9°26 • Chairman. " REGULATION OF ELECTIONS AOT, 1881." NOTICE OF POLLING DAY. IN pursuance of "The Regulation of Elections Aot, 1881, I, Jamas Roland Colyer, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the twenty -sixth day of August, 1887, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member for the said Electoral Dis- trict, and that the Nomination of Candi- dates will take plßce at tbe Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, at NOON, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of September, 1887, and that the Poll, If neoessary, will be taken at the several Polling paces of the said district, on MONDAY, the 26th day of September, 1887. The following are tbe Polling plsos for the Eleotoral District of Ashburton : — Resident Magistrate's Courthouse ASPBURTON (principal) Templar Hall, TIN fVALD Road Board Office, MOUNT SOMERS Sohoolhonse, ALFORD FOREST Road Board Office, METHVEN Sohoolhouse, LAURISTON Town Hall, SOUTH RAKAIA Sohoolhouse, GREENSTREET. JAMES ROLAND OOLYER, Returning Officer. ' Aabburton, $6th Augmt, 1887. 8*209