INDUCTION AT RAKAIA.

The settlement of a Minister here had been eagerly looked forward to ever since the departure of Mr B. Stewart In May last. The Bev P. J. Blddle, late of Waluka In the Pre»b>tery of Auckland, havlDg been called by the people and having accepted tbe Invitation, wbs in ducted on Wednesday, the 22nd, by the Presbytery of Obristchnroh. The mew. ben of Presbytery present were Reva West, moderator pro tern, Beattle, Bla Flnlayson, Sroellie (Rangiora), Rodger (Out). The Presbytery having been const 1 tuted divine service was oonducted in the Odd fellows' Hall by Mr Smellie, who preaohed an appropriate sermon ou tbe 125th Paalm. Mr West then stated the steps that had been taken in obtaining a Minis ter, and having put the usual questions and engaged In prayer, declared Mr Blddle to be Inducted into the pastoral charge, whereupon he reoeived the right band of fellowship from the brethren present. Mr Rodger then addressed the Minister In suitable terms, and Mr Flnlay- Bon delivered a praotical and appropriate •ddrau to the people. Tbe Minister-elect wu welcomed by the peoplejai they retired from the building. The social gathering was held In the Oddfellows' Hall and was attended by over 250 persons. An abundant supply of good thing! was spread oat, and the tables were provided by Mesdames West •nd Withers, assisted by Misses Steven ion, M Gabble, and M. West. (2) Meidamei Oopeland and Blackburn, insisted by Misses Strlngfellow, Laogford, and Mm Meade. (3) Misses MoMlllan and Fisher, (4) Mesdtmes Harvey and MoLean, anlated by Mesdsmes Ross and Stevenson. Ample justice having been done to the vlandi, the public meeting wai commenced soon after eight o'clock, and was presided over, daring tbe first part of It, by Rev Mr West. He was glad to say be was about to hand over tbe meetiog to Mr Blddle] who had that day been induoted Into tbe charge of the district, aod he trusted that sunshine had come at last for tbe con gregations in the dlstrlot. A qnartet entitled " God Is love " was then lung by the Misses Gabble, Miss West, and Mr John Campbell. The Rev Mr Collins, who watt called cpoo, expressed tbe hope tbat he would be on as friendly terms with Mr Blddle •■ he bad been with Mr Stewart, and on behalf of the Church of England desired to weloome tbe new Minister to Rakala. Master and Misa Brace sang a duet "Nearer Homo." Mr West then Introduced Mr Riddle, who he laid had come to them In the prime of life and ready to work. Mr Bldoleaaid that after travelling so far M be bad jait done he was not In a position for saying muoh, but mast expreis the peculUr feelings with which he stood be fore them for tbe first time. He had been on a number of different charges in New Zealand and had never preached as a candidate, though several calls had come to him: He meant to preich tbe old gospel, It alone lifted men up, and the words of the Apostle " God forbid tbat I ■bould glory, save In the cross of Christ" found an echo in his heart. If they ac cepted of tbe gospel he preached his ministry would not be in vain. The members of tbe Church were also to be workers together with God. He wanted , consecrated men. He appealed to the f onng men to help him, and closed with < ft toncbing story of a poor boy who having ■ sothlog else to give at the collection, i devoted himself at a missionary meeting. ■ Miaa Brnoe aang, " Tbe Gates of the , West, 11 and at this point Mr Riddle took the chair, and called on Mr J. Campbell who stng "My Ain Countrle" from Sankey's collection. Mr Rodger (Oust) then addressed the meeting. He believed be was the only one on tbe platform who could speak to Mr Riddle as » personal acquaintance, for ■ow eleven years, and however favourably he might speak of htm he believed in six months they would corroborate every word. He came with a record of hard end noble work. He had a serong physique, warm heart, and cool brain. He hoped they would experience the power, presence, and promise of God, and exhorted them to nn.ty, charity, and liberality In deeds and wishes as well as In giving. Miss Ferguson Bang "The Passing Mr Sirellle (BaDglora) eipressed his congratulations and good wishes for the nnlon that bad been consummated that day In very fetfoltous terms. Dr Withers nog •• He Shall Feed His Flock." Mr Finlayoon (Mount SomersJ alluded to some of the ways In whioh tbe people «onld make their Minister's work easy, pleasant, and profitable, and cheerfully referred to the subject cf music and singing. He advocated aiming at the best that could be produoed in public worship. Jn congratulating the minister •nd people be thought the people had the best of the bargain. Tbe Misses Gabble sang* duet, "When tbe weary are at rest," Mr Beattle, added his congratulations •nd went on to refer to the Indootion of their first Minister Mr Weetbrook, now at Greymootb, and to the pleasant Inter course be bad had with Mr Stewart. He then spoke of the duly of parents In training their children, a duty whioh be flared was not sufficiently considered by many, and ended by asking the jonng people to join him in singing " Gome to Jesus just now." The oholr sang " God so loved the world.' Mr Blake was called on to move a vote of thanks to tbe ladles who bad provided the tea, and the oholr, who had come from Bouthbrldge. He had come that day to join In welooming Mr and Mrs Riddle to the district, and contrasted the fine meeting of that evening with the state of things eight years ago. The ladles had done their work well In regard to their material comforts tbat evening, and he treated they would appreciate their efforts. They were also under a debt of gratitude to those ladies and gentlemen, both of Bakala and Southbrldge, who had pro vided the music Before sitting down he wished to refer to a gentleman of whom little had been said that night. Mr Wesf had for the last six years had the over sight of the congregation, and he was sure he bad shown that he had their welfare at heart. Daring that long period be had cradertaken many journeys, and bad otherwise laboured bard to advance their Interests; Tbe congregation and Com mittee were greatly Indebted to him for the position to which they had attained. The votes of-thanks were carried with •colamation. Me Campbell briefly ack nowledged the oompliment to the singers, •nd Dr Withers moved a vote of thanks to the speakers, and considered from his knowledge of the Rakala Presby terians that Mr Biddle was to be congratu lated as well as the people, and that the whole community would benefit, Miss M. Gabble sang "Consider the lilies," and with regard to the staging and musld as a whole we may say in a word that it was of a high order, and contributed much to the od joyment of the evening.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wednesday, August 22. In reference to the Middle Island Native c'nims, the Legislative Council Committee have been unable to complete their work, which is deferred till next session. In addition to some first read ings, the Council paised the Auckland Hospitals Reserves BilL and agreed to rescind the Cm tie Quarantine Regulations with regard to stvck^fcom Aostralia and Tasmania.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS The afternoon elttlrg was taken up with the disccualon of the proposal of the Government to re-nominate Colonel Haul- Un on the Kepresuntation Commission, whioh w»8 rejected pending an adjustment of the representation quota. The Justices > of th ■ Pesse Amendment BUI was passed, and the second reading of the Pabllc Works Amending BUI was agreed to, though the discussion thereon showed pretty conclusively that the mraauro would be emtsculated In Commit o*. The Premier woand op the afternoon with a speeoh on the Harbors' Act Amendment BUI, the second reading of which be was moving. The evening brought an ani mated debate, in the oourse ef which the Nev^ Plymouth harbor works were the Bubjeot of trdnchapt oritloiem, and the I Premier's proposals for a transfer of lia bilities to the shoulders of the taxpayers generally were strongly condemned. The smashing majority of foity-four to six teen disposed of the meabure. The Premier announced that he proposed to take looal Bills on Friday morninp . The House adjourned at 1.10 o.n> ;

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THUBSDAY. (Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M.) ALLEGED WIFE DESERTION. Henry JSeal, who was brought In custody from Christohurch, was obarged with having deserted his wife. Accused pleaded not guilty. Annie Neal, wife of the accused said that be left her about the 4th of the month, leaving her and seven children entirely destitute. Wit ness had been receiving rations from the Charitable Aid Board for some months, bat these had been stopped, the authori ties telling her that she must take pro ceedings against her husband for her support. Her husband, if he were not addicted to drink, would be able to keep her. When he got any money he gave i< to witness. — la reply to tbe Bench the witness said tbat she did not think that her husband had any money when he went to Ohrlstchuroh. She thought it was the best thing to do, and she advised him to go. She did not have him brought back because of his refusing to support her, but because of the Charitable Aid Board not providing for her maintenance. —Sergeant Falton explained the position of the Charitable Aid Board In the matter, the man having frequently thrown the support of his wife and children on charity while he loafed about drinking. The Charitable Aid Board refused to maintain the wife and children any longer as accused was perfectly able to support them. — The Magistrate said that tbe charge of wife desertion oould not be sus tained, but he advised the accused to mend his ways and get work, or he would be liable to be taken up es a vagrant, ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Robert Johns was charged with having aiianlted Patrick Oashan— Mr Outhbertaon appeared for the acoused who pleaded guilty.— Sergeant Felton said that on the evenlngof the2lßt, Cashan,who wasa quiet, elderly man, came to him. He was cut and bleeding about the face. He was quite sober.— Mrs Stribling, boradinghouse keeper, said that she saw Johns strike Casban tffice, Oashan saying that he did not want to fight, Johns had his ooat off, and his sleeves rolled up. Oashan w<t« sober, but Johns seemed to have had o little drink.. She did not know what led up to the row.— By Mr Outhbertson : Did not see Caahan kick Johns or "leave the mark of bli fingers " on his oeck.— James Swan said that when he saw the row first Oaehan had hold of Johns by the throat, Johns then struck Oasban, and the Utter klokedUohns.— Patrick Oaohan said that Johns without any provocation struck witness In the face twice. Witness had his hands in his pockets when be was first struck, Witness then caught him "or the flesh would have been skinned off his face In no time." Witness was Bober, but Johns appeared to have had a few drinks. In the afternoon before the row Johns made a remark about the land lady, whioh witness objeoted to.— ln reply to the Court, the witness said that Johns who was a "fighting man" had once or twice previously challenged him to fight.— There had, it appeared, been blokerings between the two on former ocoaaions. — Mr Cuthbertaon addressed the Oourt, asking that accused might be leniently dealt with, as there was a good deal of blame for the affair attached to Cashan.— Sergeant Felton said that tbe acoused was one of a number of young men who prided themselves on their pugilistic skill, and who were always challenging people to fight, It Was mainly In consequence of this that the police brought the case, as there was a general feeling that the behavior of these young men should be put a stop to. — The Magis trate said he was loth to send a young man like tbe tcoased to prison, though he deserved it, A fine of 20s and costs was Inflicted. UNEZGI6TEREB DOG. Alexander Turner was oharged with being the owner of an unreg'stured dog. It appeared the dog was registered as a black and tan, though in reality it was of another color. The Magistrate warned the defendant In future to properly describe his dog. — Case dismissed, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS AOr. James Milne, a respeotahle-looklng lad of about 13, was oharged under the Industrial Sohools Act with having no settled place of abode. It appeared from tbe statement of the police that the lad oould not get on with his stepmother. The police asked the case to be adjourned pine die, as Mr Oroy was willing to take oharge of the boy, Mr Coty had had charge of the boy some time ago, and spoke highly of his behavior then. — Tbe Magistrate ordered the ci»se to stand over, with a view to the lad being taken in hand by Mr Oroy. civil cabbs. - J. Henry v A. Wells, claim £9 4e on a dishonored qheque,— Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff by default. j . Henry vH. Semple, claim £3 Bb.— Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Jadgment for plaintiff by default. Upper Ashburton Boad Board v Thos. Bolger, claim 7s for rates Judgment for 1 plaintiff by d3fault, 1 Upper Ashburton Road Board v Alex. Tamer, olalm 16s 9d for rates. Judg ment for plaintiff by default R. Lancaster v Alex. Spring, olaim £2 ■ 10a 9d. Judgment for plaintiff by default. 2, Lancaster v Jas. Tait, olaim £1 10s 4d. Judgment foe plaintiff by default. R. Lancaster v Chas. Ohamblin, claim 11s 3d. — Defendant said that be had done some work for Lancaster, and as he oould not get tbe money ho took It out In meat. — Judgment for plaintiff. J. O. Duncan v &. Cox. olaim £2 17* lid. Judgment for plaintiff. Thp Oourt then roiaj

INTER PROVINCIAL NEWS.

4 (per press association.) Wanganui, August 22. At the District Oonrt to-day Tare Poina, a Maori, charged with malicious irjary to property wes found to be a lanatlo, and was ordered to bo kept In custody darfng the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary. Gbeymouth August 22 A warrant was Ism d this morning for the arrest of Henry Stone, a young man seventeen years of oge, for a orimlual aaaauit on a child between two and three years old at Oobdeo, where both reside. The chtld'a uame is Pykfl. Ttmartt, Auguat 22. j At the Suprmo Court to day W. Mcßwecney was charged with forgery. Ho Lad made out and presented a value less cheque for £9, Bigned W. Anglan in favor of W. Anglan, at Ballantyne and Co.'b, drapers, and being asked to endorse did so as W. Anglan, and ho said he was W. Anglan. JHe bought £2 worth of Roods and got the balance in change. The facts being proved, Mr O. Perry, for the defenoe, argued there was no forgery, as Ballantyne and Co. relied on Uta- credit of the person presenting it, and not on a third party. They knew no other than this pretended W. Anglan. The charge ought to have been one of false pretences. The Crown Prosecutor admitted the case cited was fatal, and the Judge directed according. Bueben Johnson, ex-publioan, Grral dine, got six months' hard labor for fraudulent bankruptcy. He had received about £160 a month before be wafl declared a bankrupt, and accounted for only half of it. This closes the session. Dunbdin, August 22 The Mutual Agency Company are ad vised that a shipment of eighty cases of Inch Olutha cheese was Bold at 56s per cwt in London, being 6s higher t.Uan the best American. At the City Court, George E. MatheeoD, trustee of the Druids, was charged with embezzling the Lodge funds. After hearing some evidence accused was remanded for eight days. Bail £300.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(from our own correspondent.) Wellington, August 21. An unexpected discussion cropped ap In the Houbo this afternoon that at one time bade fair to develop loto a no con fidence debate, or at any rate to prolong the time of sitting to an indefinite extent. Col. Haultaln having through some mis understanding resigned his position as member of the Representation Commis sion, to whioh it was considered advisable he should be reinstated, the Colonial Secretary yesterday gave notice of motion to reappoint him m it was In accordance with the Representation Aot that any members appointed must first be nomi nated by the Home. The motion in itself was apparently a very harmless affair, and would have provoked little or no dlaoußslon, bo*, to the surprise of nearly everyone, Mr Maoarthur availed hluiself of the opportunity (which was taken from him on going into Supply), of bringing forward Indi rectly the question of the quota of electorates. Thia he did in the shape of an amendment as follows :— " Th»t in the opinion of this House it la undesirable to fill up the vacancy in the Representation Commission until the question of ad justment of the. quota had been dealt with." The member for Manawatu very bri> fly showed that the Premier last year had definitely promised to deal with the question of the quota this session, and he pointed out that if the Representation Commission was appointed before the quota were fixed, country districts would be quite at the mercy of Government. A lively discussion followed, in which it was evident the feeling was all with the amendment, and it was quickly manifest that Government were iu a minority on the question. The Premier appreciating the fact that he was likely to be in the position of the gentleman who fell out of » balloon—" not in it "—-adroitly avoided defeat by accepting the amendment, and he stated that he was not wedded to the motion; Sir Harry being sure of his position, and, knowing that, members would not now be willing to stop to discuss the matter, ohalleDged Mr Mao arthur to move to the effect that the House desired to have the whole question of quotas dealt with this session. The invitation was politely declined. As the amendment was adopted by Government, all its nting was ({one, but the result shows that had Mr Macarthnr'a amendment on motion to go Into Supply come on the Ministry would have been defeated, and under the circumstances they could hardly have done anything but resign. It is expected that during the next session one of the big questions to come before the Honse will be the incidence of taxation, which, but for the lateness of the sesslon,'would probably have been threshed out daring the present session on the second reading of the Property Tax Bill, The Premier, whose views are known to be strongly In favor of the Property tax, has promised members to thoroughly con sider the whole question daring the reoess, thongh he gave no hope of any thing in the dlreotlon of renouncing the Property tax in favor of either an Inoome or Land tax or both. Particulars were to-day presented to the House «s to the cost of raising the loan of £1,325,000 ander the Act of 1886, and the last two million loan. In the case ol the" two million loan, the total charges were £100,281, made up as follows : — Discounts, £44,5C0 ; loss of Interest by dating tbe loan May 1, and taking pay ment of purchaee money by Instalments, £24,000 ; commission to Bank of England, £10,000 ; brokerage £5000 ; Btamp duty. £12,500 ; and advertising, office expenses, telegrams, and contingencies, £4281. Although Government have intimated their intention of spending only £1000 this year upon Immigration, the question is being continually brought before the House in different forms, Dr Hodgklnson is urging the Minister in charge of this Department, in the event of the money being voted, to give free passages (as was formerly the case) to young women who have near relations in the colony to whom they are desirous of coming out ; but the general fmprdslon is that no result will be effected, , A novel proposal is suggested to meet the unemployed difficulty In Ohrlstohurch by Mr M'Gregor, who is proposing to the Minister for Publio Works that he should teduce the freight on firewood from Little River and Oxford to Christohurob, which will, he oontends, enable a large number of the unemployed to prooure remunerative employment. Wellington, August 23. On all hands the Premier Is blamed for his want of taot in trying to force his H&rbor Bill down the throat of the House, after the expressions of opinion of the Freetraders, Opposition and young New Zaalandora, The upshot of this is that he has plaoed himself in » worse position than ever, both with the House and his constituents which the Bill affects almost entirely. It we a brought down for the purpose of relieving his con stituents, and to satisfy them he tried to foioe it through the House whioh hat annoyed members, while his weakness will place him in an unenviable position with his constituents, with whom this is a burning question. Ministers now state their belief that the Session will not be over till about Tuesday or Wednesday next, and tbe prorogation will depend greatly on the Pobllo Works debate, whioh it (a antiol > pited. will COmojenQQ to'cUy,

FIRES

Through the upsetting of a kerosene lamp the residenoo of F, Hoane, nt YValhl, near New Plymouth, was buant down yesterday . lusuranoas— £200 and £250 in Norwich Union and South British. Langley's bakery at Ha went was des troyed by firo last night. Insured for £100 in the Ph«nlx. Lingley Lst £60 In cotes

THE MARKETS

[Phr Press association.] Lcndon, August 20. Four thousand five hundred quarters of Adelaide wheat have been sold at 38s 3d ; 10.000 quarters shipped this mouth from the same port have been disposed of at 38s. A Victorian cargo of 7500 quarters, September shipment, was sold at 375.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Prospecting in Nelson. Hblson, August 23. A Urge number of applications for pro specting licenses In the Mokihinul, Ngakawau and Waimangsroa coal dis tricts were c umldered by the Land Board to-dny. The Commissioner expressed the opinion that many of them were merely speculative with a view of extorting aioney from companies formed, or forming snd postponed some and granted others for six months only, renewable on condition that prospering ia actively carried out. j

COURSING.

WATERLOO OUP. (rER PBEBS ASSOCIAriOff.) Dunedin, August 22. Very little business resulted from the calling of the card to-night. Louewood, Ringer, aud Sailor Boy would all be backed at 100 to 12, but 100 to 14 was the besfc offer. Kinaky was backed at 100 to 7. Qaintana, Fownhope, The Brewer. aod Fior« 11.. at 100 to 6. Little Jaok, Gallant Foe, Gordon, Fugue, Seoretary, and Newton at longer oddc Some rain fell this afternoon, bat the weather Indi cations are favorable. AUCKLAND, August 22. The Auckland Coursing Glob held a meeting to-day at Plumpton Park, Papa toltoi. Bport was good, but both events, the All-Aged Stakes, and the St. Leger, were undecided for want of hares. The meeting will be continued at » date to be fixed.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

♦ (BV ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT.) [PER PREB3 ASSOCIATION. J (Received August 23, 11.50 a.m.)

NAVAL MANCEUVRES.

I London, August 21. \ Admiral Baird who was in command of the defending fleet in the recent naval manoeuvres has reported that the [main object ot his tactics, namely to defend the mouth of the Thames and the city of London was successfully fulfilled. Tfie blockade of Berehaven was raised owing to the scarcity of torpedo boats.

MARKETS.

Tbe market rate of discount is z$A \ per cent.

DIVIDEND.

Guinness's Brewery Company declare a dividend of 15 per cent for tbe year. SPURGEON DANGEROUSLY ILL. The Rev C. H. Spurgeon is lying dangerously ill.

RELIEF EXPEDITION.

Berlin, August 2i. It is proposed that the expedition now being organised for the purpose of relieving Emin Bey should take an easterly course, so as to open up commercial communication witn the interior of Africa.

SEVERE STORM.

Ottawa, August 21. A severe storm has passed over the Dominion of Canada, causing a great destruction of property. Fourteen men were killed by lightning.

CONDEMNED MEAT.

London, August 20. Fourteen hundred canisters of meat, ex Arawa and Tongariro, have been condemned as unfit for food. (Reoeived August 23, 12.45 p m.)

MURDERED.

Melbourne, Auguat 21. At the inquest on the body of John Duggan, wbo was discovered murdered at Elmore, near Bendigo, on July 3td, a verdict of wilful murder was returned I against William Harrison.

CLEARED FOR "GUAM."

The steamer Koonowarra, has sailed for " Guam," but it is supposed she k destined for a New Zealand port to load coal

CHINESE QUESTION.

Adelaide, August 21. The Premier has received communica tion from the Agent-General to the effect that tbe Imperial Government is not in favor of the provisions in the Chinese Restriction Bill imposing a poll tax, nor are they in favor of the 500 ton limitation. The Home authorities con sider the poll tax should be abolished altogether and the limitation lowered.

THE ASHBtJKTON GUAKIMAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1888



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Public Notioes. ?"«HE Underaigned ha^e Tmst Funds for Investment upon Sts*. class free- holii eec :rictoa ar. lowes t current ratna of it'terest in eunia varying from £10 to I £2000. WILDING AND LEWI", 77 Solicito'B, i'urnytt si Trees. Trees 1 rees fIIHE Undo.v! E: -..Nj b. gs to !h*nk his X numertiaa Kr'e'Kie it'd Cus nmcrs fur their p»o: f v.-rs a, ■: «•». s ihnir -ttriil attention *o hlg px^naivo f>»cck ->f F.<CIT AND FOBEjT TRICKS «.f *\\ eorte. JN.B. -Planting d-no )<y cuutrao*, »nd all Treoa supplied und phnted liy m* will be guaranteed for 12 motuhß. Fm«t TroeH prnned and gnr-ien-i k<"p y - >n d:dar by the weak or by the y»>»r. 40 000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 ysar old, 20.C00 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pli^ub Inalguls. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street, ahall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Aahhurton. BEMOVAL NOTICB. WM- BAYLIS GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction ' of the Wakanul Koad and Cameron Btreet, between Poet Offioe and Mr Gamble's, facing the County Council Avenue. WILLIAM BAYLIS beaa to tnnounce to his Customers and the General Public that he has been forced to remove from Skundera' Buildings to the above Premises in consequence of the Bank having let his Dhop In Saundors' Buildings to Mb Aicobn. W.B; trusts that his Customers will not be Inconvenienced by the change of situation, as the new premises are an Immense improvemen npou the old, and more centrally placed ; in faot, my Customers will be very pleaaed with the change. In my new Premises shall have » large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- w«re, Cutlery, Brushware, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold ftt the LOWEST POSSIBLE FRIOES. Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanal Flour Mills. The Bkst Fiour Made. 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOYER SEEDS CLOJER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangl " from London, our new Season's Clovers, Turnlpa, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and eeliablb. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALBYKE CLOVER, RAPE, WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD, COW GRASS, TURNIPa, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale in large or small quan. titles, latest novelties in Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon. don firm, James Carter and Oompamt, Empty Iron Tanks Ml Oases for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Sealy. Bros.) 7 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch WcoMy Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Season a Planting by far the largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees in Canterbury, probably in the Colony, consisting of - APPLE TREEB PEAR TREES " PLUM. TREE3 PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TBEEB Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks.: Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES and SHELTER TRtiES, Roses, 'Crns mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSR g J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmex East strce continue to act on my behsu' in Town, r nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOE *TIVK PRIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS~"SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approach to Traffic Br.dg 3 H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, ffriedlander's Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Geoerft Stationery, Account Books, <fto, HEW BOOKS BY EVERY MAIL; MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeonl Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &o , &ci New Songs and Muolo of every description A large quantity of Musla (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice, FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Photc and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses Otrd Oases, Pocket Booka,Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery, Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers in any quantity. Any Book out of atook procured from our Ohrlßtchurch Establishment, the Stock of which is one of the Largest and Best Assorted in the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special DlßOount allowed fco Llbrrrf and Bohool Committees! H. J. WOOD &'d STATIONERS' j HALL, ASHBURTONt _



EOR SALE.— A small Stack of HAY Apply to > T. BULLOCK. a — . . ... > FOR SALE PRIVATELY, 1 ffiHE well'known Draught Enth o Horse r X "RANTIN ROBIN," F-jr par- i ticnUrs apply I Wm. WRATHALL, r 8+99 Methven. -fi^OOn and other TRUST FUND.; ready for investment on First-class Freehold securities. Apply to H. WYNN.WILLIAMB, ' * Solicitor, 211, Hereford Street, 6 163 Christohurch. } ft lEIS is to notify that I have appointe ' X Mr Charles Braddell my Agent, ! to collect till Accounts due to we, and his ' receipt will be a sufficient discharge for ' same, acd 1 request that all Accounts due i lo me, be paid to him at his office, at once ' ' # ••: A. IRELAND, j AshburtoD, 20ih August, 1888. B°los , melbourne house, town haliTbuilding. 7 JOHN RUSSELL has great pleasure in 1 t) announcing to the Public at large that r his Sale now on is a genuine one and no ■ "puff." Th-9 Stock must be cleared out I this month to make room for a large and ' assorted shipment of Spring Goods, from ; England, expected daily. As his expenses 1 are so small he is enabled to sell at prices 1 that defy competition, No reasonable , offer refused, as he is Belling at less than I English cost prices. Every article guar- l anteed best quality, and all new Goods. I Don't forget the Little Warehouse. A. Harrison. Alired Harrison, AOOTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOB. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produoa »nd Merchandise. Farming (Implements! and Vehloles of all kinds conttantly in Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held in Town or Country as required, end most liberal terms arranged with both Bayers and Sellers Bt*nts collected, and the business of absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ ances made [instantly on Goods delivered at, the Stored for Sale.) [Agent for ths NORWICH UNION FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY ALPBED HABBISOff T. ißnllock, TO LET— Dwelling- house In Cox Street. Rent, 5s per week. T. BCTLLOCK. TO LET, for one crop of Oats, about 40 or 60 acres of land, about 1£ miles from the Raoeoourae. — Apply to T. BULLOOK. "VTOT having sold by Auction Mr A. J. iM Kelly's T.S. 709. with Dwelling- Houiie and other buildings thereon, I am prepared to reoeive offers for it. Low prloe and liberal terms will be accepted. T. BULLOCK; TO LET OR FOR SALE. T\ Q 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 Xt'O* roods, situated about S£ miles from the County tialeyards, upper Bide of the Railway line. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 6-roomed houae in Came- ron street opposite the Wenleyan Ohoroh, T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. 2 Single-Seated BUGGIES T. BULLOOK, I TO LET. TWO COTTAGES near the English 1 Church T. BULLOOK. TO LET— -House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 acres of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK TO I.ET. ROOMS in the Aroado Chamber!. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS. FOR BALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. •i O ACRES, 31 perohes, fenced and laid XO down in English grass, situated at the corner of Mitcham and South Roads, about l£ miles from the County Sale- yards Suitable paddock for person e Jiving at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. T. BDLLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TOILET— At a very low rental, • large bnildlng fronting East Street, suit- ibta for t gttto w4 ohaff atore. T, BUUWXK,



REMOVAL. MBS Q miMM O begs to announce fc< kV 1 her Patrons and th< Public generally, that she has removed t< those moro commodious premises, formerlj known as the Lyttelton Boardinghouso, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fail ehare of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House All cooking done in his usual good style by Mr 8. Timmo. 7*lll John Hanger. SADDLE, COLLAR AND HARNESS MAKER. HAVING pnrohsaed the business oi Mr A. Ireland, and removed intc those commodious premises lately oc- cupied by him in Burnett Street, beg! most sincerely to thank bis customers foi past sDpport and solioits a oontinu»nce oi the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping 'the best stock of Saddler) and Harness, and strict attention to busl< ness, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly attedded tc Btl2o i?1 to XM PER d *y to be mado b J oW JL 3JT person* of either sex, it tbeir owb looslities, at work for as New business. AH meet with wonderful sac- oese. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Out6t worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In whloh this publication circulates. Boya and girls earn nearly a much as men, Full particulars and Instructions mailed free. Now is the tlmo— don't delay, but write to ns at onoe. Address Stlnson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS TiKCBED STBBEI ASHBUR TO N. 5 169 Ex yßimutaka." THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN CORSETS Per above Steamer are now on view in our Windows. Mitchell & Turner Drapers and Clothiers TANCRED STREET. "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STOEE, EAST STREET. WE ar* still Selling at the Cheapest Prices the best Brands of Ladiee and Gentlemen's BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS; Also,— HEAVY WATERTIGHT^, THIGH & KNEE GUM BOOTS, And everything else suitable for the Season, THE " Zealandia " Brand alwayß in Stock. Repairs of every description executed a shortest possible notice. " ZEALANDIA » " BOOT STOKE EAST STBBET, ASHBXJBTON.



J. QUiiNE <fe CO., HAYELOCK STREET, — HAVE FOR SAL F. -,- CLOVEBB— Red, Whit*, Cowgrass, end Alsyke, MANO'JL and C VRROT SPEEDS thi . Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SHJEDS, EARLY ROSE P'JTAIVES. SGkD OATS AND BARLEY BUfTGK KEGS and FIRKIN*, CHUKNS, TOB9, BUCKETS, &c, made 1 by Junaeß Oirtnicliao], Ranglora OATS, CHaFF, ÜBAN, SHAKPF, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP &-, &c, always on hand. AGENTS FOR ! • • * ! LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY 8 125



üblic Notices* WANTED to hire Thrae Horses with a Driver by the vreek for MonDt ; Somers Tramway ; oonstaot employment, To commence on work MONDAY, 17 > September. Apply by letter to Jffi. F, WRIGHT, 8 112 Mount Som-rs WESLEY AN CHURCH. "THE MAORI BAGE." fT^HFJ Lecture on the above euV>j ct will X be delivered on FMDAY Evoning, the 24th inst , at 730 p.m. Admi*Bion, Is; Refreshments provided. 8 114 /~\ D DFBLLOWS' bTaTl^ AUGUST ~24th, 1888. Ashburton Guards' Social. Singing, Dhnolng, and Military Exeroisei. Commence at 8 p.m. Tiokets, 2s 6d, 8 71 Ladies free. ST, STEPHEiN'S SCHOOLROOM, ASHBUBTON. Mr W. IL Warren WILL READ DICKENS' CHRISTMAS CAROL, TBIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, At 8 p m. Admission— Sixpence. 8 116 A CARD. I ' MISS CaRBON, TEACHER OF MUSIO, (PIANOFORTE AND OKGAN), BOBNKTT STEEET, 12 101 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. RS. BEAN begs to inform his friends . and the pnblio generally that In oonaeqaenoe of the grt a*, lnoroaae in the prloe of Coa', he has secured a consign- ment of the celebrated Kvltaagata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newoautlo Coal. Also In stock — Monnt Somers, Malvero, Weatport, and New- castle Goal. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, &c, &0., O*ta, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Ohoff, Chlckwheat, <fcc, R» S. BEAN, West street. A GRAND EVENING CONCERT In aid of the CONVENT SCHOOL, ASHBURTON, Will be held on TEURSDAY, AUGUST 30, In the ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL. Doors open at 7.30. To oomtnence at 8. Front seats, 3a ; second seats, 2s ; third seats, la, PROGRAMME : Pakt I. 1, Instrumental "The Gems of Ireland" Orchestra [J, H. Slbold 2. « Heart of My Heart " W. M; Mr Simpson [Hotoblnon I 3. "My Molly Anfchore " Jfl. Lavenao Mlsi K. Henry 4, " High Oaald Cap," Irlgh Danoe, by sight performers ' 5. Qaartette, " The Hunting Song " Sir [J. Benedict Mesdaraes Brooke and Williams, the Misjes Henry, and Messrs Slmms, Williams, H. Stephenson, and Simpson 6. " The Touch of a Vanished Hand " Mrs Orisp [0. Pinsatl 7. " Klllaloe " Robt. Martin Mr H. Stephenson 8. Highland Reel, Lagmhor Highlanders 9. Duet, " O'er the Hill, O'er the Dale " Misses Butler [S. Glover 10. '« Nil Desperandnm " John Blookley Mr P. Williams 11. " The Last Rose of Samnzer " 9 Mrs Brooke 12. Irish Jig, Mr M. O'Loughlln Interval of 10 minutes. Pabt 11. 1. Instrnmental "Swlm Fairy" Orohestra 2. "Bouquitlere" Vlrlen Mrs P. Williams 3. (l Qaeen of the Earth " 0. Plnsatl Mr Slmms 4. Hornpipe, MrN. Fitzgerald 5. Daet "The Flower Gatherers" S. The Misses Henry [Glover 6. Coralo Song, Mr A. J. Adams 7* " The Powder Monkey " M. Watson Mr Brooke 8. Quartette "Come and Watoh the Day- Qoattette Party [light Dawning" 9. " Eileen Alannah " J.B.Thomas Miss F. Bntler 10. tf Barney O'Hea " Samnel Lover MUs Henry 11. Sword Dance, Mr A. MoKay 12. Comlo Song, Mr English ; Oonduotor and Aooompanyiet, Mr J. H. Brookes 8t123 Ten Days. ANDREW ORE'S CHEAP SALE. LAST TEN DAYS OF THE GIGANTIC SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES., GBNTS' BOOTS, 5s lid ANDREW ORR.



WAKA.NUI ROAD DISTRICT. HRENDERS are invited 'for the follow- X ing works ; — No. 107— Wright's Read, formation 22 chains. No. 108— Le Breton's and Rule's Roads, Tusaooklng 10^ miles, i Q three contracts, Particulars at Board's Offices, where Tenders, with No. endorsed on outside, will be received till 10 a.m. on SATUR- DAY, September Ist, 1888. M<nh FOOKB & SON, 8*127 District Surveyors. NOTICE, NOTICE is hereby given thah ths Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, William James Bayis and William Waltbr Bpbncbr, carrying on business at Ash- burton aa Drapers, under the style or firm of " Hayes and Company," has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, i The business will foe the future be oarrled i on by the said William Walter Spenoer on his sole acooant, and he will receive all debts and suma of money due to, and pay all sums due by the late firm, ; Dated this 22nd day of August, 1888. (Signed) WILLUM J H kYES. i (Signed) W. W. SPENOER. Witness to both signatures— Fbx. H. Bruges, Solicitor, Cb.rUtgh,qrob, $138