TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Gasparini'a Disappearance.

Auckland, eeptemner o. Detective Walker who returned per tbe Manapoorl, ibas no doabt that Gasparlci fi drowned.'

Lost His Life. _

FntakEady, formerly third officer of the Whafcnpoa, was promoted to first officer on & steamer trading from Hong Kong to Ounton, acd m trying to rescue a pas senger who attempted an fold c, Eady was drowned. Deceased has relatives In Auckland who were expecting him yeiter day, bat only received news of his death.

B*S. Zealandia.

The Zealnndta was not obstructed In any way at Sydney and took m 509 tone of coal.

Burned.

Gisbobnb, September 6. At Ktraka last night, a native named Karaltini Ruru was barned almost to death by the tent m which he was sleep* tng catching fire. He was asleep, and » candle whioh had been left burning fell over, and the canvas oaught fire bef re tbe man was awakened by a little boy ; who bad alto been sleeping In tbe tent, bat he had received severe barns. Tbe ohild wh not injured.

Dairy Produce.

Wellingtok, September 6. Mr E. Meadows, the represent it Ive of • London firm, arrived by the Tainal for the purpose of making arrangements to procure New Zealand dairy produce. He ■peaks highly of the oapabilities of the colony bat says we are throwing away ■out opportunities by not using them to advantage Butter and cheese would ■ell well If proper attention were paid to uniformity m making and packing. There Is an unlimited market for butter of good quality and one of the largest buyeri In Montreal iaya we do not know what ft obanoe we are losing of putting New Zealand on the same footing as Oanada and the States.

Railway Oomissloner.

The Government have received another oable from Sir Dillon Bell, stating ha has not succeeded m obtaining a Railway Commiflsioner. No steps have been takeD yet to form the Bosrd In the oolony. Fire Prevention For the better protection of Govern* ment buildings m case of fire two iron doors are to be plaoed across each of the long corridors running the length of the building which it is hoped would Isolate the fire m the event of an outbreak.

Skating Man m Trouble.

Richard Oneeseman, fotmerly manager of a skating rink at Palmerston, appeared at Court this morning oharged -with the forging of an order for 80s. He was re manded.

Street Lighting.

Txhabt/, September 6. The Borough Council last night resolved to call for alternate tenders for lighting the streets by gas or by electricity. 100 incandescent lamps are stipulated for m the latter ease.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(BY BLEOTBIO T4LBGBAPH COPYBIGHT.) [fib pbbss association. J (Received September 6, 12,30 p.m.)

MARKETS.

London, September 5. j A casgo of Adelaide wheat has been i sold at 41s 3d.

DEFENCE SURVEY.

H.M.S. Caroline, has been ordered to survey the defences of Vancouver laland and Strait oi Juan De Tuka, on which the capital of Victoria is sitnated.

PRESENTATION.

The congregation of Kilmarnock Church, has presented the Rev. G. Dodds, formerly pastor of Scots Church, Melbourne, with a watch and purse of sovereigns. In response to the pre sentation! he said the clergy were not respected m Anstralia and merely lingered out a profitless existence. This was owing to the fault both of the people and the church.

AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS.

Australian cruisers m course of con struction at Elwick are of the Medea type with a speed of nineteen knots per hour. They will be armed, m addition to heavy gun?, with forty pounds simultaneous loading guns, machine guns and torpedo tubes.

RESIGNATION.

It is officially reported that Sir C, Warren is about to resign the Commis sionership of the London police. He will probably receive a Colonial ap pointment

MARKETS.

Australian flour, 25s 6d to 265. The Australian and N.Z. Mortgage Company has declared a dividend of 5 per cent.

HOME RULE FOR WALES AND SCOTLAND.

Mr Gladstone, speaking at Wrixham, encouraged the hope that the alliance between Welsh and Scotch members would secure Home Rule for both countries after Ireland had succeeded.

FISHERIES DISPUTE.

Lord Salisbury's injunction to use extreme caution m dealing with the Fisheries question is resented by the Dominion Cabinet. Lord Salisbury agrees with the contention of the latter that two years notice of the revocation of the Washington Treaty is necessary.

EXCLUSION OF THE CHINESE.

Washington, September 5. Congress has unanimously adopted a $ill providing for the absolute ex clusion of Chinese from the United States.

TREATY OF PEKIN.

It is reported that the rejection of the Treaty by the Pekin Government is still unconfirmed.

AMERICAN CRICKETERS.

A team of American cricketers and two baseball teams start for Australia on October 31st.

CANADIAN DEFENCES.

Ottawa, September 5, Government intend to overhaul the defences of the Pacific Coast.

DINIZULU.

Capetown, Septembers. The capture of Dinizulu is con firmed, and General Smythe is about to return to the Cape,

SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Sydney, September 6 A severe earthquake occurred m the -New Hebrides last month which is stated to have lasted some minutes, and it is feared that great damage has been done. The most violent shocks were felt at Tanna and it is reported that Port Resolution has been blocked <up by tta disturbance..

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND.

' (ran pbess association.) London, September 4. In the match against an Eleven of England, the Australians continued tbelr second Innings, which oloßed for a total of 167. T he Englishmen then went m foi their second innings, bat made a poor fetand againct the bowling of the visitors, Ferris b3ing m eplendid form, and when tbe last wicket fell the score had only reached 71, leaving the Australians victors by 66 rana.

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

♦ [Pbb Pbbss Assooiatioit.] Washington, September 3, Mr Bayard, Secretary of State, has not yet been officially informed of the rejecting of the Chinese Treaty. London, September 3 " The Times " considers the agita tion against the Chinese m Australia merely a political trick. Mr Randolph Want, solicitor for New South Wales m London, is for warding the proposals of Quong Tart regarding the Chinese question to the Chinese Ambassador. London, September 4. His Excellency Len Ta Jen, Chinese Ambassador m London, is apprehen sive that the British invasion of Thibet will lead to the annexation of Thibetan Territory, and thus bring the British close to the Chinese frontier. Having expressed himself to this effect m a note to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Marquis of Salis bury has replied that the British opera tions m Thibet will be confined to ex pelling the Thibetans from Sikkim, but the Chinese Minister does not appear to be satisfied with this explanation. It is thought that the objection urged by the Chinese Minister is merely a diplomatic move to enable China ro strengthen her position m dealing with England on the question of the Chinese immigration to Australasia.

GARDENING NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER

■ » VEGETABLE GARDEN.

September 1b perhaps the busiest month of the horticultural year, as the weather will be getting warm, and all work which has been delayed daring winter should be poshed on at once, or delayed for another season , As seed time and seed sowing Is now upon us, and m general operation, and believing as we do, that many of the failures attributed to seeds may be more justly attributed to BOrne drawbaok m the preparation of the ground, the mode of ■owing, ooverlng, etc., the following use ful hints on the subjeot will be found not undeserving of perusal. Seeds to germinate require light, heat, air, and moisture. They should be sown when the ground is mellow and fine. The best of seeds often fail from Improper management if hen sown too early ; when the ground is wet they are apt to rot ; when aown too shallow m a dry time thsre may not be sufficient moisture to cause them to germinate, or they may be destroyed by dry hot weather after they have germinated, or insects may destroy the ehooti after they appear above ground. The first effect of air, heat, and moisture, Is to ohange the starchy matter of the seed into » sugary pulp, the proper fond of the embryo. If at this time the seed la withered by exposure to heat without sufficient ooverlng it will perish ; or if planted m freah dry soil and the above change m the nature of the seed takes place, but the earth is not pressed sufficiently upon it, the seed dries up, and the embryo perishes Others, again, are buried too deeply, and though the seed ■wells, yet sufficient warmth and air are not obtained to give It life The first thing to ba observed m sowing seeds Is a suitable preparation of the soil, 10 that the young roots may easily pene trate it ; it must be made more or lees fine for different seeds. The size of a seed li • nearly safe guide as to the depth at whioh it should be sown. Beans should be covered above two Inches, peas about one and a-half inches. Carrots, parßnipa, turnips, onions, raddlsb, lettuce, cabbage, oanlifldwer, brocooli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, mustard, cress, leeks, savoy, and salsafy may now be sown, and should not be covered more than half an inch. The seeds must be evenly covered m order to retain moisture sufficient to encourage vegetation, yet not so deeply burled as to deprive of air, or to have their ascending shoots Impeded by too much soil above. Seeds succeed best sown when the gronnd is first dug, that is the ground should be dug up rough during the winter months, so as to be exposed to the winter's frosts, then dug again before sowing the seeds that they may have the benefit, not only of the ground being pulverised but of the moisture retained thereby. But they should never be sown when the soil Is wet, as the ground will bake and the seed perish ; and never sow broadcast if it is desirable to save time, expense and trouble. When sown m drills or rows weeds can be more easily destroyed and the ground kept loose and open. Indeed, all kinds of vegetable seeds may be aown this month with a prospeot of success. See that the ground is thoroughly well prepared and well manured with well de composed manure or bone dust. Bone dust is a great boon to the horticulturist, very easily applied and beneficial In its results, containing no noxious weeds, and therefore diminishing the Übpr whioh must be .performed if other manures arp used, as manures generally produce large quantities of weeds, more especially fresh manure, AH plots of ground intended for the production of vegetables should be manured early In the winter, but when this has been neglected at that time, no time should now be lost m preparing the ground, and no better manure can be used than bone dust for that purpose. Hardy annuals may now be sown with safety m theflower gardens, and bya jadid ous selection of differentvarietlestbeflower garden may be kept gay during summer and autumn months for a very trifling ex pense. Suoh|as pansy, phlox Drummondl, lobelia, asters, petunia, portalaooa,godetle», btocks, zinnia elegans, golden pyratlum, sinum graadlflorum, single dahlia, should have a place Jn every garden, Mignonette, sweet pea, syee£ sultan, nastertlum, tall and dwarf oonvolroluß, major and minor, and many other j favorite annual and perennial flowers. There should not now be an hour's delay m planting out fruit trees where not attended to before, for if this month is allowed to pass without the planting being attended to, the matter mnst be deferred foe another season, but such as apples, plums, paars and charrles, may be planted this month better than to defer planting until another season.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD

* The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held at the Board's i flics, Tinwald, on Friday, 31at August, at. 8 p.m. Prcsant — Messrs J. Olatk (Chairman), Scott, Shearer, Wll liams, and Jephson. The Chairman reported that the tender of Meßsra Proadfoot and Lowe, at 3s per ohaln, had been accepted for catting a drain dovrn Graham 'a road; Correspondence w»a read (1) From the County Engineer re flood water drainage meeting at Flemington. — It was resolved, "That this Boat d regrets that it cannot ooinolde with the meeting held at Flem ington re the formation of a drainage diatriot to include the Upper Ashbarton Road Diatriot and the Tinwald Town Diatriot. This Board con see no benefit that oan arlee from another body formed for taxing purposes, and do the work that the County Council Is supposed to do. It is tbe opinion of this Board that the only remedy against flood water Is a law j by which property owners are compelled to olear out the natural creeks and water courses that ran through their property from the hills to the beaoh."— (2) From the Resident Engineer, New Zealand rail ways, re flame aorosa main drain. — It was tha opinion of the Board that the flame was of so small obstruction to the flood water that it cannot be of any injury to the railway.— (3) From the Property Tax Commissioner, advising the Board of tbe payment of Bubsidy for 1887-8, Into tbe Bank.— (4) From tbe Ashbarton County Council, re gravel Reserve on Fraaer's road. — Left over till next meeting. Mr Schneider Interviewed the Board, and asked that a ford should be made across the Lagmhor road where the old bridge was taken Dp, to take some of the flood water that comeß down his aide of the river.— lt was the unanimous opinion of the Board, after discussion, that no benefit would accrue to Mr Schneider if | the ford was made ; the Board therefore declined to act upon his suggestion. The Surveyor was authorised to have some footbridges put across Bide channels at different places, and get gorae cleared for fall width m M' Mar do street, and foot bridge placed over creek. It was resolved to call for tenders for forming part of Ann street, clear ing out aide channels from Johnston to Graham street, and patching footpath from Johnston street to Ford' a road. Tenders for forming and shingling Grove street were opened, and that of John Griffin accepted. After passing aooounts the Board ad journed.

A SENSATIONAL ARREST.

FIREARMS USED.

Wellington, September 5. I A sensational arrest of an alleged norse stealer waa made at Kapakapanul near Te Oreore last night. A young man named Jamea White has been " wanted " some time on two charges of horse stealing, and yesterday the police received information that a man anawering the description was working m the district mentioned. Con stables Slight and Oarr departed to the place and m one of the buehmen's tents found White, who took np a double barrelled gun and threatened to shoot Slight if he advanced. White declared that he would not be taken alive, that he had been hunted enough by the police already, and that if they wanted him they would have to take him dead. Several tlmea he ,was called upon to iay down hia gun and surrender, but each time, according to Slight, he distinctly refused to do bo. He slowly stepped backward towards hla tent and Slight followed him ap. Finally White stood still and said that if the Constable ad vanced another step he would be shot. Just at this moment White made half a turn to the right as though startled by some noise behind him. Slight wbb then able to see that the gun was fully oocktd and capped and he fired two revolver shots m quick sucoesnion at the hammers m the hope of disabling them but missed them. White quickly recovered from hia surprise and waa again raising the qua to his shoulder when Slight fired once more and wounded him on the left wrlat. This caused him to drop the gun and as he stooped m the endeavor to pick it up again, Slight pouDoed upon him and with the aid of Constable Oarr scoured him. The two offioers kept guard over their prisoner all night, attending to his injury as best as they could and this morning they brought him through the bush to the railway line where they caught the train to town, As the bullet had been extracted White was taken before the Justices and remanded for 8 daya. He was then removed to the hospital and when sufficiently recovered will be lodged m gaol. White is a brother of the man convicted of stealing the yacht Dido and whioh was sailed down to Lyttelton some time ago, and he was on board at the time,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

! * — ..— — (PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION,) New Plymouth, September 5. The Taranaki Harbor Board, at its meeting this morning, decided to strike ft rate of a shilling In the poand. The Hawera memberß protested against it, bat the resolution was carried. Gisbobnb, September 5. The jury found a verdlot of " Guilty " against Jno. Baldwin for libel (3 ooanta), and the prisoner was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. The charge against Flora Baldwin has beea with drawn. Wellington, September 5. An Inquest was held this morning on the body ofTerenoe Gormby, found m the harbor yesterday. A verdlot of fonnd drowned whb returned. A woman named Lane gave evidence to the effect that on Monday, about seven m the evening she saw a man fall over the embankment at the baok of the Opera House, but could not say whether he fell into the water; She was too terrified to give the alarm. The Coroner severely oensured the woman for her oondnot. I A preliminary enquiry was held to-dsy Into the wreok of the schooner Colonist last week. The evidence of Jas. Burn, the only survivor, was takeD, but no fresh particulars were adduced. Inveroabqill, September 5. At Gore to-day, Alex. McKoDzle and John MoPhail were brought up on an information charging them with setting fire to the store of Craig, McKenzle and Co., of which firm they were partners at, Pukerau In February last. Inspector Moore withdrew the Information and the accused were oommitted for trial at the Supreme Court on the finding of a ooroner's jjary, which was to the effect that the accused fired the premises. The prooeedlngß arose out of reorlminatlon between the partners at meetings m bank ruptcy, McPhail and Craig both stating ' that MoKensle suggested fire as the simplest way of solving their financial trouble, the foimer also averring that MoKeuzle offered him consideration to fire the store. MoPhail said that he refused to entertain the proposal, but at the inqueßt the jury were of opinion that he had a hand m the alleged crime

THE MINERS' STRIKE.

The following private telegram waa re oeived m Ohrlstohuroh yesterday froi one of the large mine ownera at New castle : — " There is a very general Impreßsio! that the strike will last fully two month? A large amount of tonnage is now on employed iv Newcastle, and the ships ex peoted to arrive will more than doable th present tonnage. Even if the mines re same work m two months it will take > very considerable time to olear the por of ships now under charter I expeo lower ra^es of freight m oonspquenoe."

ASHBURTON FORKS SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

+ The usual monthly meeting of the Ash barton Forks School Committee was helc m the aohoolroom on September Ist, 1888 the whole of the members being present The following correspondence was re oelvad and read — (1) From the Board o Eduoatlon referring to the circular re ceived at the last meeting re allowing the school to be used for purposes ol amusements, and requesting the Commit tee to abstain as far as possible froir allowing the aohoolroom to be nsed foi danolng—(2) From the Board stating thai they did not think the matters at Issue between the Master and the Committee were saoh bb to call for an enquiry, but ac they oould not work well together, the Board would advise the Master to try and get another school toward which It would offer all the assistance practicable— (3J From the Board stating that the Commit tee should communicate with tbe Mastei respecting the alleged authorship of tbe letter tha*. had appeared m the paper ac to whioh it did not appear that he had been asked for any explanation. The Chairman explained that this letter referred to tbe books the Committee had taken possession of at last meeting and which had been forwarded to the Board for their inspection, Tbe Chairman stated that the letter ha mentioned at last meeting as having, as he thought, been tampered with had been forwarded to tbe Board and that they themselves hud bad occasion to re-open it. The Chairman stated he had asked the Secretary to write Mt Hale asking him to be present at the meeting as the Commit tee wished to interview him. The Master's report was received and read. In whioh was stated that the attend anoe had been small of late owing to tbe flooded state of the roads, also that he had received the Secretary's letter and most decline to interview the Committee, and anything they wished to ask htm must be asked m writing to whioh he would at once reply. He also aßked that the books taken posaealoQ of at last meeting be returned to him. It was resolved by the Committee that Mr Hale be asked for an explanation re the authorship of the letter, as the writing seemed to Compare with the dooument m their possession, after which the books would be returned.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pkr Press Association.;

QUEENSLAND NATIONAL BANK

London, September 3 The Queensland National Bank has decided to increase its capital by £800,000. New shares will be issued :o existing shareholders at a premium rf £3 i°s.

CARDINAL MORAN.

Papal organs disavow Cardinal Moran's visit to Ireland^, and assert it is inofficial.

THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

Sir D. Cooper, Acting Agent-General for New South Wales, m a letter to the " Times," stales the sugar industry is only asking for Freetrade.

ILLNESS OF MRS BEECHER STOWE.

London, September 4. Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe is seri- Dusly ill, and it is reported that her physical and mental powers are rapidly failing.

GENERAL BOULANGER.

Paris, September 4. General Boulanger has left France, but his destination is kept secret. It is rumored, however, that he has gone to Russia.

DESTRUCTIVE AND FATAL WATERSPOUTS.

New York, September 4. Waterspouts have been experienced m Arkansas, Colorado, and low-lying lands were flooded. Nineteen persons have been drowned m the floods, and the damage to property is reported to have been enormous.

THE OLD KAISER'S WILL.

Berlin, September 4. The will of late Emperor Frederick will shortly be published, It is stated that the document contains a powerful declaration m favor of the extension of popular rights, and asserts that only by allowing the masses full political and religious liberty can a nation all powerful and strong m intellect be built up, and that at the same time such liberty will strenghthen the bonds between the throne and people.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney. September 5. The horse market is dull. A ship ment from Canterbury ex steamer Waihora, was put up to auction to-day, but was unsold. A youth named Rule fell over a cliff 300 feet m height at Manly Beach this morning. When recovered the body was found to be reduced to pulp.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, September 5. Sir Samuel Griffiths, who was sent for yesterday by his Excellency the Governor, has refused to undertake the task of forming a Ministry, and has expressed the opinion that the action of the Premier was quite uncalled for. His Excellency the Governor has de clined to accept the resignation of Sir Thomas Mcllwraitb.

THE A3HBPRION GUARDIAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 1888



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J. QUANE <fe CO., HAVELOGK STREET, —HAVE FOR S A LK- /"NLOVEBS-Red, White, Cowgrass, and MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS \J this Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS- AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &0., made by James Carmiohae), JEtanglora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &0,, always on hand, , 1 AGENTS FOR , liverpool, london, and globe fire insurance company new Zealand accident insurance company north canterbury wo tdwabe company s 125



THE Undersigned have Trust Funds for Investment upon first claBS free* hold securities at lowest current rates of Interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIP, 77 Solicitors, Burnett til. O § J3» p E V M O U B,j SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Oolombn Street (new Buildings near corner of Gloucester Street.) Ebtabushed ... ... ... 1869 SCALE OF~OHARGES : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; Fillings, « 5s per tooth, A reduction made where a number require attending to. ARTIFiaiTE TEETH. The charges for Artificial Teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or euoh materials as patients prefer. Par- ticulars given on application, Consulta- tion free. Nitroua Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered required. Attendance, 9 a.m, to 6 p.m. 215, Colombo Stbbet, Christchitkoh. 8 167 FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ex "Coptic" and " Tainui," & large and well-assorted Stook of all Fishing Requisites, viz., Rods, Lines, Reels, Stockings, Minnows, File*, Gaff Hooks, Mountings, Assorted Hooks, and every Article for the Season, st Loweit Ptloes. Fishing Licenses oan now be obtained from me. Also, New Stock of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS. Wm. Zander, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, TOBACCONIST. FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hatr Dressing Saloons. 8f165 Ex "Rimutaka." THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN CORSETS Per above Steamer are now on view m our Windows, Mitchell & Turner Drapers and Clothiers TANCRED STREET. -. "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. WE »m still Selling at the Cheapest Prices the best Brands of Ladies and Gentlemen's JBOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS; Also,— HEATS' WATERTIGHT^, THIGH & KNEE GUM BOOTS, And everything elaa suitable for the Season, THE « Zealandia" Brand always m Stook. Repairs of every description executed a shortest possible notice. .'. .'■•' -.■■:. :■■.... ..■■■■. i:i. \"-.j '.> ' . ;.■ BOOTSTOKI EAST STREET, | ASHBURTON-



Public .Notices. , Under thn Patronage of His Worship the s Mayor and Boron* h C uro I, and the i Officers command:- n^ tho Volnnteers. t ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE I BRIGADE. FTIHE Aahburton Volunteer Fire Brigade J will hold a SOCIAL m the oddfel- lows' Hall on WEDNESDAY, September ' 12th, commencing at 7 30. j 1 An efficient Qaadrille Band will be In attendance. Tickets 2s 6d eaoh, Ladies free. 8 163 John Hanger. SADDLE, .COLLAR AND HARNESS MAKER. HAVING purchased the business of Mr A, Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately oc- onpled by him m Burnett Street, begs most slnoerely to thank his customers for past support and solicits a oontlntunoe of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stook of Saddlery and Earn ess, and strlot attention to busi- ness, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attedded to Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Christohurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liens on growing Crops at current rates For large amounts special arrangements can be made. All business strictly confidential. WAUCHOP & CO. mHE FEDERAL COFFEE PALACE, I. at the corner of Collins & Kino Stbeets, Melbourne. Now open for business. The Federal Palace is only two minutes walk from the Central Railway Station and the Wharves. The Palaoe contains 550 rooms, comprising Drawing, Dining, Reading, Sitting, Billard, Bed, and other rooms. Special accommodation for families and permanent boarders. The Cuisine and Table appointments for the daily luncheon are a speciality. Particular care exercised to secure perfect immunity from Accident by Fire, All oharges moderate. 9 25 GEO. COHEN, Manager. NOTICE. FROM this date the price of Mount Somers ooal will be, for Track load orders :— Mount Somers pit ... ... 14s Railway Station ... ... 16s 6d Westeifield 18a Aahburton, per truok, per ton 20s Tlnwald „ „ 20s Wlnalow i, „ 21s Hinds  „ 22s Dromore „ „ 21s Ohertney  „ 21s 6d TERMS CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities at Yards of Local Atrent :— Per ton, 22s 6d ; per i-ton, 11s 6d j per J-ton, 6s, G»sh. ~~8. F. WRIGHT. September Ist, 1888. ■ ; Trees, Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank his numerous Friends and Customers for tbelr past favors, and calls their speolal attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup* Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, O LIFT ON NURSERY 4 192 Allonton, Ashburton. ASHBUBTON CLOTHING MART. I HAVE now opened In SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS a NEW STOOK of COLONIAL CLOTHING and BOOTS and having made favorable arrangements for the manufacture of a large let of Men's Youths', and Boys' Aohburton Tweed Suits, I can sell cheaper than ever offered In New Zetland. Ashbueton Tweed Suits made to measure. Ashbarton Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Rags, and Shirtings guatanteed. Groceries, China, Glass, Earthenware, and Fancy Gfoodß. Robert Alcorn SAUNDERS' BUILDING Ten Days. ANDEEW OEE'S CHEAP SALE. LAST TEN DAYS Off THX GIGANTIC SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. J ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. GENTS* BOOTS, 6s lid. ANDEEW OEE.



Public Notices. \W"ANT£D Known—Albert Orum, VV having purchased a First-class 1 Plant, is now Sweeping Ohimneya m a * careful, cleanly manner, at lowest rates. Orders may be left with J. Ranger, East > Street, or addressed to A. Drum, Wakanal Road. 8 66 ' TEN SdILLINGS REWARD. LOST from T M. Jones' one young Black Beardy Dog, answering to ; name of " Tweed." Anyone giving mi- i formation or returning same to the office of Mr D, Thomas, will receive above reward. 9 27 WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? rHE Centennial Printing and Publish- ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for Publi- cation either m Berial or book form. Es- timates and Designs furnished. GARNET WALOH, Editor, NAT. J. BABNETT, Manager, ___ Melbourne COUNTY OF GERALDINE. SEADOWN WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT. mENDEBS will be reoeived by the A Coenty Clark, Timaru, until four o'clock pm. on TUESDAY, September 11th, for : - Contracis Nos, 1, 2, and 3, Seadown Water Races. Plans and specifications can be seen at our office, New Zealand Loan and Mer- cantile Agencj Cos. Buildings, Timaru. M^ASON & M&ROHANT, 9 13 County Engineers. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELEOTION OF COUN- CILLORS. I HEREBY give notice that the follow. Ing persons have been duly nomi- nated &b Candidates for the office of Councillors, viz. : — JAMES KEIR DANIEL McFARLANE DONALD WILLIAMSON CHARLES REID ' And I further give notice that a Poll for tbe Eleotion of THREE of the above- named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashbarton, on THURS- DAY, the 13th day of September, 1888, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. OH AS, E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashbarton, September 6th, 1888. 9*30 j » _ | Rink de Paris. Opening Night, THURSDAY, Sept, 6th. Great Attraction. CHINESE BALANCING R^OE CHINESE BALANCING RACE Between Ah Kee and Sing Hi, The Bink will be open every TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY Music by the Aahbnrton Braes Band, Morning, 10 to 12, for Ladies only, ad* mission 6d, Skates free. Afternoon, 230 to 4 30, admission le, Skates free, Even- ing, 7 30 to 10, gentlemen Ib, Skates 6d ; Ladies Is, Skates free. Gentlemen's Season Tickets. 10b 6d ; Ladieß' do, 7s 6d. Ad- mission to Stage only, 6d. Weekly tickets, admisaion only, 2s ; with Skates, 3s. ROBT. ELBTON, 9 17 Lessee and Manager. JOHN G- RESTELL TIMBER, COAL & GENERAL MBROHANT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS large and varied Stocks of all classes Building and other Timbers, KAURI, RED AND WHITE PINE, BLACK PINE & TOTARA, BIRCH, V.D.L. FLOORINGS, LININGS & SHELVINGS All Dressed Timber being kept under Sheds, well seasoned, and fit for immediate use. PAINTS, OILS and COLORS, PUTTY and GLASS, Galvanised Iron, Zinc Lead, I and Builders' Ironmongery. I POSTS, RAILS, STAKES & FIRE- WOOD ; also MOUNT SOMEKS WESTPOET j AND NEWCASTLE COAL. PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly-ground Linseed Meal, 4d per lb Pare Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d eaoh Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and Is pec tin Trußsao, 4s 6d to 15s eaoh Hlgglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4i 6d eaoh Galvanlo Batteries lent to Oastomeri free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prloeß. As I am prepared to carry out still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now submit the above short List of Prices as an Index to tbe reduced oharges I have made In every Department, especially In Dispens- ing Physicians' Prescriptions. ft mast, however, be borne m mind that In Drags, sad more particularly In Mediolnes, the Purchaser must depend almost entirely on the Integrity of the Ohemlst. I have a business reputation of many ye»rs In Ashburton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag of an Inferior quality. Teeth Oarefolly T£xt&aqtkt>, 2b §i. Children, Ja. An Assistant resides on the Premises, and Medicines nrgently needed may be obtained at any hoar. Ashburton Drug Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, I M»o»ger, I



Holloway's Ointment and Pills,— Glad Tiddings.— Some constitutions have a tendency to rhuematism, and are, throughout the year, borne down by its protracted tortures. Let such sufferers bathe the affected parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub m this soothing ointment. They will find it the bgst means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway's Edls, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be said than to request a few days' trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease will ultimately be completely swept away. fains {hat would mak^ a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway's easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calming ttt« exciting nerves,



The best Remedy for Indipestjon.— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges- tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's PiHs, with justice called the " natural strengthenpr of the buman s,tomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, $re mild m their operation, and safe under auy circum, stances, Sold m bottles at is i^d, 2s o,d 4s, by all medicine vendors throughout the, world



" Bucha-Paiba." — Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemp- thorne, Prosser, and Co,, agents, Christ- chur h. i Kbating's Cought Lo,ZEijrGEs cures coughs asthma, and bronchitis. Medieai testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all > Chemists m tins v lid and 25 gd each