THE MINERS' STRIKE

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. )

London, September 19 Coal is being shipped from English ports to Adelaide. Sydney. September 20.

Three more miners have been ar rested m connection with the New castle riots.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PER PBEBB ASSOCIATION.) Injunction. Wellington, September 21. At the Bupreme Court an icjanotlen wsi Issued restraining the use of the drill hall as a ■katlng rink, It being found to be ft nuisance to the neighbors. Earthquake. A slight shock of e»rtbquake was felt at 10.15 last erenioe. Sudden Death, OtnwDiH, September 21 Alexander Buohan, blacksmith, fell down dead fa his forge at Burmide. Allege* Perjury. Ibtbkoakoill, September 21. At the Police Court, Donald Macintosh *nd Georgo Lawrence, were charged with having committed perjury m the evidence given at the hearing of an impounding ca»e between R. B. Scammell and Macintosh, m which they sworo that a certain field was fenced with two ditcheg, sod bank, and three or four wires aU round* Accused were remanded.

PRISON LABOR.

(FJB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Ikvsbcabgilli, September 21. The Town Council asked the Minister of Justice to allow prUon labor to be employed free of charge to cirry out certain municipal works, and m this way compensate the Corporation for the loss sustained through the Railway Deptrt* ment having taken one of the town reaerrei, the «ffaot of which had been t> render the pobllo baths useless At the same time it was explained that the Oonncil intended to make a claim against the Department for their aotlon. The Corporation had been paying 2« a day for prison labor, and were the first pablis body to do so/ The Minister declined ths request He could only promise that if the labor were granted it would be at the bare oost of maintenance, but that would probably exceed 2s per day per man. Free prison labor was not allowed for munlolpal works In any part of the colony. An exoeptlon was made m favor of defenoe works, but these were of oolonial Impor tance. If the request were granted it would lead to a lot of trouble. Applica tions would pour m from all parti of the colony.

CONFERENCE OF LIBERAL UNIONISTS

[PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, September 20. A great Conference of Liberal Unionists is beiDg held at Bradford. , Lord Hartington was not able to attend, but wrote sympathising with the principles of the party, and ex pressing the opinion that the disorder and lawlessness so prevalent m Ireland were receiving increased support at the hands of allies m Englaud. Lord Derby, m the course of his speech, ridiculed the idea of regarding punishment tor resistance to lawful authority m the light of political martyrdom. Mr Chamberlain, m addressing the Conference, declared that it was im possible to grasp Mr Gladstone's policy, and that the Unionists were cot prepared to accept any scheme for local self-government m Ireland at the hands of Mr Farnell. Mr Chamberlain averred that the present evictions m Ireland were not unjust, and that the resistance of the tenants was merely a theatrical display. (Rtoelved September 21, 12.30 p no.) London, September 20. Mr Chamberlain speaking at the Unionist meeting at Bradford, cordially approved of the Government policy, for which be considered he was partly answerable himself. He averred he would not raise a finger to destroy Lord Balisbnry'g Government so long as the only alternative that remained was Mr Gladstone's accession to office. The alliance of Unionists and Conservtives wai firm and a thorough understanding prevailed, which he believed would result m the formation of a National party.

EUROPEAN HARVEST PROSPECTS.

The Lendon correspondent of the " LytteUon Times," writing under date August 11th, says;— The unpromising outlook of the harvest In Europe seems likely to afford an opportunity for a spurt In the grain ezportations from New Zea land and Australia. la London, after liavlog had daily rains from Jane 4h to August 4th, with the ezoeptlon of four teen days, the weather seems to hay« cleared PP» and summer, after having bean postponed - to the autumn, is at length In a fa£ way of being with us. From other ptrts oi the country we bear that the fine weather hai oommenced, and It Is possible, if we hay? a month's brilliant annshlne, that the English harvest may be a fair one. but a gtfQd one Ik oan hardly be In Franoe, however, where, for fifty days previous to August Ist, they had continuous rain throughout the country, the orops are almost ruined. The French harvest is gathered m July, ■o that it is now too late for a burst of sunshine to do good. In England the price oi wheat has risen upwards of 3s per quarter m anticipation of the demands of France, for it is the opinion of some authorities that that country will need to Import not less than 10,000,000 quarters of wheat within the next twelve months, to make good the deficiency of the harvest this year. Nor are other countries m Europe much better situated, In some parts of Spain the wheat crop hat been Almost destroyed by loouets. la Germany the rye orop has Buffered very considerably •rid grave apprehensions are entertained as to the wheat. In Belgium the harvest -Is suffering from the wet. From Russia we bare similar accounts, and the wheat crop la the East of Europe is said to be below the average. A writer m one of the French trade journals estimates the quantity of grain which the seven princi pal eonntrles of Europe will require to Import daring the ooming year at 34,600,000 quarters, distributed as fel ons : -France, 7,000,000; Great Britain, 11 ,000.000 ; Belgium, 2,400,000; Hol land, 1,700,009 ; Germany, 2,000,000 ; Switzerland. 1,700,000; & Italy, 2,700,000. The probable surplus of the seven great grain exporting oountrlei of the world Is estimated at 30,500,000 quarters, dis trlbuted ss follows :— -Hungary, 1,000,000, Roumanla and Turkey, 2,700,000 ; Rus *U, 10,300,000; United States, 10,300,000; <Mf, 1,400,000 ; Australasia, 1,400,000 ; *o4 felt Indie*, 4.10P.000, thai leaving *4cfieioncj of about 4,060 000 quarters Ao be made up. It ir, therefore, apparent that thsre ought to be a good demand for Australian and New Zealftng wheat during 4hs peyt ***!?? moptfci,

CANADA AND THE STATES.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Washington, September 19. It is now thought probable the Senate will reject the Retaliation Bill. Washington, September 20, The Senate is not disposed to hasten the passage cf the Retaliation Bill.

A CRISIS IN CANADA

[per press association.] Ottawa, September 19. The province of Quebec threatens to secede from the Donvnion of Canada and join the United States if the Federal Government insists on its veto of the Magistrates Bill. London, September 19. The €l Standard," writing on the crisis m Canada, urges that England and Canada should forcibly retain the province of Quebec, m case it attempts to carry out its threat of secession.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent*.

THE JUBILEE FUND.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib, — May 1 venture, through the co'uuinß of ycur piper, to aßkif any of ! 3 our numerous readers could inform me what had become of the Jubilee Fund, collected and phevd m the bank. 1 am, eto , Enquibeb. [vVe believe that Ihe money colleoted lies to the credit of the Fund at the bank, but it is certainly time come decision were come to ajto how it should be expenied. No doubt the Treasurer (Mr T Scaly), or Mr 0; J. Har per, Chairman of the Jubilee Fund Committee, will be happy to inform our correspondent as to what is intended to be clone,-— Ed ]

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(PBR PRES* ASSOCIATION} Auoki.ani>. September 20. Information has reached a French roti • dent m Aucklacd that Gasparini is alive, and has made good his eecape. Informa tion is withheld at present, but it is asserted that a few weeks will dieclose the fact that he is Bofo from danger of further molestation from the law, and that he has reached another country, where he will have no fear of extradition. Dunedin. September 20. At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board it wag stated the Benevolent Trustees paid not less than £3009 yearly for rent of cottages occupied, many of them, by women whose husbands had gone to Melbourne. One member s»id a large number of indigent people came here from other places, and it seemed to be on the iuerease. The Trustees have decided m no c>se to pay more then 5s per week for rent.

RAILWAY RETURNS.

[per press association.] "Washington, September 20. The following are the railway returns for the four weeks ending August 18th, 1888 :- Nobth Island. Four-weekly Four-weekly Receipts. Expenditure.

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr D. Thomas (late of Mateon, Cox and, Co.) reports upon the live stock market m the Aahburton district for the week ending 20th September, 1888, as follows : — On Tuesday, at the Ashburton Yards, I held my usual weekly sale of cattle, sheep, and pigs. There was a fair attend ance of farmers, dealers, and others interested, but the biddings were not markei*by that briskness which has been so apparent of late. Ido not, however, think that values will rule much lower for the next twelve months at any rate. The entries of stock were comparatively small, not more than 2500 sheep and 50 head of cattle being brought forward for the day's requirements, amongst which the only lines of sheep worth mention were two good lines of merino ewes m lamb, one lot Miles and Co. selling at 8s eacb, the other being sold by myself at 8s Id. I also sold a grand line of 200 crossbred ewes, with 125 per cent lambs at 15s 6d, and 100 full-mouth three quarter-bred Southdown ewes, with 100 per c»nt lambs, at 12s. Other sales made by me were as follows:— Fat wethers, 13s lid, 14s 3d to 14s 9d ; rams, 4s 6d to 5s eaoh ; fat merino wethers, 11s 9d and 12s ; hoggets, 8s 3d, 10s 3d, 10s 4d, 10a 6d to lla each ; and crossbred ewes, with lambs at foot, 11b, 11b 6d, 12s to 15 3 6d each ; merino, ewes, m l&mb, 6s to 8s Id In cattle the demand was somewhat better than of late. I sold 5 fat cows at £4 183 6d ; springers, £3 14s etc. . No pigs yarded. tKi5 Sxlb — Last Friday I held my usual fortfiightly sale of sheepskins, bide*, fat and tallow. My catalogue was a fairly good and representative one, and I succeeded m clearing the lot at values equal to any former sales. Butchers' best orosabreds making from 4s 9J, si, 5s 6d to 5s lOd eaoh ; seoond quality, 3s 61, 4s, 4b 3d to 4) 8i eaoh ; inferior and dry, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s to 3s 3d ; pelts, 2d, 4d to 7d each ; best merinos, 3a 6<J, 4s to 4s 8d each ; seoond quality, 2s, 2s 9J to 3a 2d. Fbofekties. — I note an Improved enquiry, but I cannot find farms for sale suitable for purchasers, who want some thing upon whloh they cpn make a living without a certainty of visiting Mr Latter, Official Assignee. Gbaih,— Wheat still holds the premier position In the eyes of speculators, and sales are being effected every day at prioes similar to the following :— 3i 2d,to 33 6d In trucks at Aahburton fur good lines of shipping grain. Oats are not very lively at present, although they will see better values before long. Prime short are worth Is 10£ dto 2s m the trucks at Ashburton ; Danish, Is 8d to Is lid ; Tartars, a good line would readily reach 2s 3d* Barley, norte offering.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKILTSRS IN ENGLAND. [PER PKBSB ASSOCIATION.] (Received September 21, 12.30 p,mj London, September i.O The third match betweeu the Ausira liaua and Surrey began to-day. Tne former ecored 269. McDonnell 35, Sarmerman 18 Trott 36, liounet 87, and Jirvlo 32.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(BY ELEOTRIO TELKGItAPrt COPYRIGHT.)

(PER PRESS /6SOGIJITIOIC.)

(Received September 21, 12.20 p.m.)

LONDON WOOL SALES.

London. September 19. At the wool auctions to-day 13,000 bales were sold, the selection offered being much better than that of the previous day. Australian faulty sorts have a hardening tendency.

(Received September 21, 12.30 p.m.)

REPORTED DEATH OF THE AMEER.

London, September 20. A report Is current that the Ameer cf Afghanistan is dead. The report emanates from St. Petersburg.

MUNICIPAL LOAN.

Tenders are called for a municipal loan for ihe town of Hobart. The amount is ,-£50,000, with 5 per cent interest, and the minimum is fixed at 10,8. Tenders will be opened on Sept. 28th.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, Septem ber 20th, 1888 :— FocUttiea for the transport of grain being scarce the amount of bunineas done hfao not been «o large as w»a anticipated. Buyers of wheat and oats shew confidence m the rising market by purchasing fceely at our quotations. The slight decrease io home values haa not materially affected this market, the feeling evidently being that it ia only temporary. Intercolonial pr'cß are at preßont encouraging buyers to tike the rick of any Blight fall m London. Qaotatiooe, as below, are fully maintained. Wheat— Prime Tuscan, 3a 6d to 3i 7d j pearl, 3i 6d ; hunters, 3a 61 ; chickwheat, 2»2d to 2b 6i. | Oats firm at 2i to 2i 2J, for prime milling ; bright short feed, 2i to 2i Id ; discolored, la 10 i to Is lid. Beans and PfiAS.are m a little batter request at 2i 7d to 2s 9d for the former, tnd 2b 3d to 2j 7d for the litter, Prneelan Bines, true to name, balng worth about 2J more. Grass Seed quiet at our last quotations; heavy perennial is most enquired for. Potatoes— Nothing of much conse quence haa transpired m this lino. Facmorß hold out for the prices quoted last week. The difficulty m obtaining freights Interferes with sales. Dairy Produce— Bayerß do not feel inclined to operate largely m view of large supplies coming to hand ai spring ad vances; quotations are, therefore, difficult to fix, but may be taken at our former rates. The above prlcos are those paid to farmers for delivery f.o b, saok extra.

FOOTBALL.

ENGLISHMEN V CANTERBURY. The match between the Englishmen and Canterbury was played at Ohrlutchnroh yesterday m splendid weather, and bsfore about 1000 spectators There was » freßh breeza blowing (rom the eonth-oast, with whloh Canterbury played m the first spell, but it dropped as the game progressed, and by the time the first spoil was finished had disappeared altogether The play for the greater portion of the game was a poor exhibition on the part of first-class players, bat the teams showed evident signs of stateness, and at times tha play was of a most tediona deicription to watch. The Canterbury team now and again played up with considerable energy, bat their back play on the whole was about the feeblest ever shown hero by a representative team. Strange as It may seem, considering the aoore against them, Canterbury really had the best of the game ; that Is to oay the play was far oftener m the Englishmen's ground th&n it was lv that of the looal men. Stoddart phyed brilliantly m the second spell, though m the first he was considerably off oolor, fumbling very badly. Nolan sad Bumby also did a lot of work, and the cuoning of the former was almost as good as Stoddart'a. In the first spell Richards was very near potting a goal for Canter bury, the ball going past to the side cf the post. The Englishmen scored 4 tries m the first spell aod two m the second, from one of whiob Stoddart kicked a goal, making the visitors' soore 8 points to nothing. Nolan eoored 3 tried, and St&ddart, Kent, and Anderson 1 each

ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB.

A meeting ef the Committee was held on Thursday evenings Present— Dr JM. Tweed, vlc9-Preoldent, m the chair, j Messrs G. W. Andrews, T. Sawle, 0. Strange, A. M, Jamleson, J. Sawle, W. B Denshire, If. Mainwaring, Trea surer, and 0. Hawaon, Secretary. The Seoretary of the Aahburton Domain Board forwarded a resolution pas&ed at the meeting held on the 7th Inat, vfz : — "That the Aahburton Cricket Club be allowed the use of & portion of the Domain to be defined by the Board for the purposes of cricket, and that they shall have the control of the land so set aside, with the right to feDOe It off, the descrip tion of the fence to be subject to the approval of the Board." It was decided to acknowledge receipt and to thank 'the Board for the powers conferred on thja Olub. Mr Mainwaring proposed that the Ground Committee be authorised to make arrangements for the fencing and to Sabnilt the same to the Dnmaln Board. Seconded by Mr Denshire and carried. Letters were read from the Lancaster Park and United Cricket Olnbs, Ohrlst ohurob, stating that they would be pleased to meet this Olub Caring the season, the former wishing to play a match at Ash burton m the third week lv October. Mr Hswson moved that Messrs Den shire, A. Fooks and Jamieson be a Match Committee with power to arrange all matohesi Seconded by Mr Andrews and carried Resolved that the Ground Committee be lmpowered to expend the sum of £2 m any Improvements to the ground that may be found necessary. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to 1 Mr Sawle for the loan of his horse and for the work he has done to the ground. The Secretary apologised for Mr Harrl bob, who was unavoidably absent. A vote of ttuijki to the Onalrman con oluded the business.

THE ASHBUBiQIi GUARDIAN FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 1888



£ B. a. £ s. d. Kawakawa .. 339 16 3 314 14 10 Whangarei.. . 235 13 0 153 15 5 Auckland .. 7,500 5 8 5,881 10 10 Napier .. 3,827 13 10 2,325 19 0 Wellington . . 4,110 11 G 3,385 17 4 Wanganui .. 4,550 13 8 4,542 11 5 ■' Totals .. £20,564 13 11 £16,604 8~10 Middle Island. Hurnnm-Bluff 37,375 10 10 28,731 18 9 Grey mouth.. 2,060 3 5 1,108 0 5 Westport .. 1,884 14 4 1,027 17 8 Nelson .. 504 19 4 494 5 1 Pioton .. 697 18 1 489 13 8 Totals ... £42,223 6 0 £31,851 15 7 Grand totals £62,787 19 11 £48,456 4 5



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W. GRFGG AND COMPANY, ""''' PUKE BLENDED TEAS,-:- NEW SEASON, 1888-9, ' " - . IN $ib and lib PA( KBTS, 2tß FANCY OAKIST£RS and 6lb a>d lOlb TINS. ~- — TRYMESE BLENDS. TBY THISE BLEEDS. ji ( FAGLE )i jPxhibition| (( C LU B )] >\ per lbrjf \Xperlb. JJ \^^ lb. JJ U per lb# j\ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH .THEIR CONSTANT USE. "' To be obtained from JOHN ORE "AHD-.GOi EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. W TTpOLLIE^ Draper C^hjer, &0,. THE CORNER, A hburton Yd.V d. ."Hu V ( t te A f an(l B or of - I'fiMay and Co., Ohrietchorch, and Gabiles and Flaote, Ashburton), ha» pleasure m informing tVe Public of Ashburton and 8«« rouDd)ng Diatnctß, -that he has purchaeed the buaiceEß of Messrs Gabites and Plante ana JL>mianfc and Coe. WINTER GOODS now beinj diepoeed of at the great redootion of EIGHT SHILLINGS m the £. Jost arrived, a very large and well assorted Stock of new Goode, DRFS9ES PRINTS, LAOES, RIBBONS, GLOVER Men's SO AKVEP COLLARS BHIRTB. BOOTS and.CLOTHING for Spring and Sumrner^wearV ' at prices to suit the timea and compete with Chriatohurch. The Oheape&t House m ABhburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. ' wTaCOLLIER, 860 THE COENEB, East and Tancred Streets. M°OALLUM & CO. WE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham." a Oargo of Flrst-olaoa KAURI FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other eizsa In PRIME CONDITION . We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all blzbb. •,...-■. A L S o,— NEWCASTLE GOAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERSj COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is teplete with EVERY REQUISITE. V ESTIMATES GIVEN. * McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- A HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., ' EAST S TREET aSHBUHTON.



J uhlic Notices. ( and othfr r ? UiST FUND.-: *t/UUv re dy f or investment on First class Freehold eecuriliep. Apply to tl WYNN-WILLIAMB, Soli'itor, 211, Hereford street, 6 103 Chrjstchnrch. Pickford & UiTdiilT Tako th's opportunity of informing tho public of AsLburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKBBOPH are now m full working order, and rcp'ete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GQODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURE and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce thoir patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient' and roomy than the Old Shop. Note thb Address— TANCRED BillEEf, OPPOSITE AROADF: PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly-ground Linseed Meal, 4d p r lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 23 per lb Diamond T>yep, 6,1 per paokot Kecding Bottles, 91 each Teats, 2d oach Ciaelfc Soda, for making Soap, 8(3, and Is per tin TrnFßdß, 4s 61 to 15a each Blgginaon'a Rubber Enomaß, 4* 6d each Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices, As I am prepared to carry oat still further the Redactions I made when first taking over tbe Business, f now submit the above short List of Prices as an index to tbe reduced charges I have made m every Department, especially m Dispens- ing Physicians' Preaorlptione* It mast, however, be borne In mind that ' In Drugs, and more particularly m Medicines, the Purchaser oiuat depend alrnoec entirely on the Integrity of the Obemißt. I have a business reputation of many years m Aahburton to maintain, .and am nob willing t> damage it, even to retain a Oaetomer, by supplying a Drag of an Inferior quality. Teeth Cabefdwy Extiuotbd, 2b 63. B Children, Id. An Assistant resides on the Premises, and Medlolneo urgently needed may be obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. T. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager. JOHNORR&CO.'S OIRST QPRING QHOW 1888. IMPORTANT AMOUKCEMEfiT WE have opened np our Flrat Con- signment of all the NEWEST GOODS manufactured for this Season's Trade. In soliciting the early attention of our numerous patrons and the pnbiio gener- ally, we would respectfully denire to state that m no ptevloas soason have we ever offered bo large and bo complete an rsiortmont of all THE NEWEST GOODS STRAW GOODS RIBBONS PLUSHES LACEB CORSETS UNDERCLOTHING Trimmings, Buttons, and Haberdashery DBESS STUFFS PRINTS DRILLETTES MUSLINS FANCY CAMBjRIO — HOSIEBY.— SHIRT 3 SCARVES AND TIES Clothing and H>ts Belug Direct Importers from the Largest Manufac- turers m Europe, we are In a position to give excep- tional advantages. Our DRAPERY BRANCH is now under new management and we have given insttuo Mods to revise our Whols Stook, and reduce every article to the lowest possible price . JOHN ORE & CO. GENERAL IMPORTERS.



Public Notices. I ~~~TESBERS FOR PLOUGBING. j rpSNDERS are Invl T e^rfoE^pjpughing I H 1000 Acres on tho Lagmhor H!s*ut&_ I Tenders to be sent In not later than Noon on SATURDAf, September 22nd. For particulars apply to 9JBI DONALD MoLFAN, WHAT WILL ir COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Printing and Publish- JL ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Mnnu&crif t for Publi- cation either m serial or book form Ee- timatea and Desipna furniabed. GARNET WALCH, Editor, NAT. J. BARNETT, Manager, Melbourne PHOTOGRAPHERS, (et^ 218 Hip h t trcet, *4^|»£^, t Chrislchorch. Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VA LU ATORB, BTOCK-TAKE BS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Chrietchurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce, Liens on growing Crops at current ratee, -For large amounts special arrangements can be made. All business strictly confidential, WAUGHOP & 00. THE FEDERAL COFFEE PALiOF, ] at the corner of . Collins & Kino Streets, Melbourne. j Now open for business. -, The Federal Palace ia only two minutes *■ walk from the Central Railway Station and the Wharves. The Pnlaoe oontuios : 550 rooms, comprising Drawing, Dining, ' Reading. Sitting, Billard, Bed, ard other rooms, bpecial 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 Firo. All charges moderate. - 925 GEO. COHEN, Manager. j Rink de Paris, f c FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 >h. '' FANCY DRESS t Carnival J CARNIVAL CARNIVAL C CARNIVAL CARNIVAL J Maypole « MAYPOLE MAYPOLE MAYPOLS MAYPOLE THE GRAND MARCH of Coetume Skaters at 8 o'clock. Maypole at « 9 o'clock, « See future advertisement. j Wool .Wool Wool SEABON 1888 89. "]l/r I L B S~A N D 0 0. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH 4DYANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale hero or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON. No Commission, charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiouß ] and convenient Stores, West Street, * J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 70 Agent, Ashburton. Frozen Meat < r WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES on Frozen Meat i placed m dur bands for sale m the Home ' Markets. ' Messrs Miles Bros., etc,, our London < Agents, give special attention to this ba'einoss, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PKGMPT SETTLEMENT, SE3PARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment < of all local chnrgea, Freight, Insurance, etc, , thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Chrietchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 71 Agent, Ashburton. To the Ladies, 1 SPLEKDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX "RUAPEEU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW ' DBESS MATERIALS, New Millinery, &c. ANDEEW 088.



J Auctions-—^^^ J S TURDIY, 29th SEPTEMBER- ~ BUILDING ALLOTMENT, WAKANUI KO\D. MR T BULLOCK will Sill on •» o.unfc of Mv vT. Bayltss, Lot 2 oni t'inlne 12 pi rohap, having a frontage of about 40 f<»et on the Wokanui Road. Inspection Invited, Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOOK. 9*llo Aaotloneer. SATURDAY, 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1888 AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, j At 1 o'c'ock. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Public Auction,— l 4 Pigs (Weanero), 10 do (Suckers), 2 Grubbers, 2 farm Drayfl, 1 Bet Dieo Harrowp, Ploughs, etc. FBISDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS, 9*109 Auctioneer. Btf ORDEB OF THE MORTGAGEES, D THOMAS (late of Matson, Cox , and Co ) has received instructions from the Mortgagees, to sell by Public Auction, on SATU.DIY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1888 AT Tattoreall'e, West Street, Aihburton, At 12 o'clock, All that Section of Land situated m the WesteTfield District, containing 200a res (mo-e or lee*), being US. 32740, and lately occupied by Wm, HobsfaLL. The Land has all been broken up, and is fenced and subdivided into convenient eiz.d Jfaddccks. Th re is aIBO a Whaie* •table and plenly of Water on the Pro- perty, and to an energetic man of smsl! means the above offers a good opportunity of obtaining a cheap Property, as it must be sold. D. TFOMAS, 9 89 Ashburton. Public Notioes. TO LET. A f\ ADRFS, together with house thereon tfc\/ situated about one mile from the County Saloyarde, Fairfield Road. Apply to T. riULLOCK. NOTICE. IN the case m the P.M. Court, heard yesterday, the witness William Hyde, ia not the undersigned. WILLIAM R. HYDE, 9 107 Tinsmith, Aehburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL 1 HEREBY give notlca that Me Wil xiam McMillan being tho only Candidate nominated, has been duly eleoted a member for the Mount Hutt Riding, m the place of Air John Holmoe, reelgne 1 !. F. MAINWARING, lloturnlnß Offiaer; Aehburton, September 20, 1888. 9t105 AS9BURTON RACING CLUB. A PPLIOAT ONS are invited from. /\ Penocs desirous of tilling the office of Seoretary to the above Club Salary, £40 a year. AppHc»tlorg m writing, addressed " Application for Secretaryship, Box 49 P 0., Aahburton," will bo re- ceived np to 5 o'oloott on SATURDAY, 22nd insUnt. Further particulars cm be obtained from Mr 0. W, Puknell. - 9_97 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be hold at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS on Tuesday, October 2nd, 1888 At 2 p.m. Entrance Fee for eaoh Horse : 10s. Entries olose with the undersigned on SATURDAY, 29th September, at 5 p.m. JNO, J. 0. QUANE, 9 58 Seoretary. EXHIBITION FREE. MY Stook of Groceries, Ironmongery, China and Glass Ware, Colonial Clothing and Boots, is now replete with good assortments m every Department, at lowest possible Prices. TEAS. My Teas are nnaurpisßed for Purity, Strength, and Flavor. I pay particular attention to Blmdlng, using nothing but roally first olaea Teaa. No fancy Tins or Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2a per lb I Extra strong, highly flavored, 2s 64 por lb Extra oholoe, finest flavor, 3s per lb. Ccffae ground daily on the Premises. Highest Pfloo given for Dairy Produce. Please call and inspect my Extensive Stook. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. BOBEET AI^COEN. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS!! j. moTsoist, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will oft^r to the public his choice stock of beet English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, ■"■V J.M, has alwayß on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NE \TN ifiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line. TANORED~STREET, Next tho CLUB, Ashbuton. 9*loß ' In Bankruptcy. In the Diatrict Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bank- ruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the Banjo, - NOTICE (8 heTeby gleen that I, Fbbdbrioh Hbbman ton f chobnb- berg, of Aah bur ton, O»binet-m«ker, have this day' been adjudicated a bankrupt, and tbat the first meeting of Creditors will be held Ia the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, Sep- tember 26tb, 1888, at 11 o'oloo* In tbe forenoon. Dated this 20th day of September, 1888.  . J. 0. BULL, 9flOß PeputyQffioUlAiilgnio.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MPENDERS Invited for ploughing 40 L aorea at Anama. Partlcolara at Connoll office. Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'olook a.m., Saturday first, WILLIAM BAXTEB, W County gfegiaeir. ,