how to plant trees, vines, and shrubs, and how to care for them when planted. Let us teach the children to become familiar with trees, to think of their value and to love them. Thus may they be led by nature's hand to noble thoughts and worthy deeds. I sincerely hope that you will unite m an effort to accomplish the object herein suggested. JUet Arbor Day once be inaugurated, and we may succeed m aroußing a sentiment among the people which will make possible an effective remedial legislation m the line of forest laws, such as may be demanded.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

j>ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] "-•■■■■>■■'■• Sydney, August 25. | {The seamen, firemen, and trimmers of the Union Company's w-.sels Tara wera and Taieri refused duty to-day, notwithstanding that Dunedin is their port of discharge. Both steamers still have a large quantity of cargo oh board. The Coal Lumpers' Union has noti fied that after the present dispute is settled, the revised rules will come into operation. The Steamship Conference- has de cided to request the press to cease using the offensive term of " blackleg." They propose that such labor should be referred to as " free labor." Meetings will probably be held this week m Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide of employers of all kinds of labor. It is estimated that if the accumulated demands made against the shipping industry were conceded they would mean yearly an increase m expenses of £200,000. The Mariposa managed to finish discharging by means of non-unionists. The southern colliers refuse to supply coal to steamers running against the Steamship Association, and the Newcastle mines are likely to do the same. One result of the Con ference at Albury has been to bring about a better understanding between the intercolonial companies m regard to carrying on the present ruinous com* petition. It is expected m consequence that a considerable amount of tonnage will be laid up, the effect of which will be to throw a large number of j men out of employment. Despite all difficulties the P. and O. Co.'s mail steamer got away up to time. A large meeting of Avarehousemen passed a resolution of sympathy with the shipowners, and promised practical assistance. Eight hundred employees m the soft goods trade have volunteered to discharge and load vessels m which warehousemen are interested. Brisbane, August 25. A number of assaults have been committed by Unionists on those who have incurred their displeasure. Howard Smith's wharf was taken pos session of to-day by Unionists who prevented nqn-union laborers reaching it. In consequence of the attitude of the strikers, a number of special con stables have been sworn m. London, August 25. A mass meeting on Tower Hill passed a resolution of sympathy witli the Australian strikers. Burns ridi culed the Shipowners' Union which has just been formed m the United Kingdom. New York, August 25. The Supreme Council of the railway employees m the United States debated the position for twelve hours and ad journed till Monday. It is improbable they will order a general strike. Public opinion supports the Central Railway authorities. Berlin, August 25. Tht Minister of Commerce proposes that an exhaustive enquiry should be held into the condition of labor m Germany. (Received August 26, 12.20 p.m.) Sydney. August 26. There is no material change m strike matters, "^he Shearers' Union has forwarded its first instalment of £1 0,000 to assist the strikers. Brisbane, August 26. p.There is a good deal of excitement over the labor difficulty at Rockhamp ton, where public sympathy is against the strikers, and shopkeepers have re fused to give credit to the latter. Volunteers are rapidly discharging vessels. Melbournk, August 26. The Unionists assaulted a party of laborers, who had to seek refuge at the police station.

NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAYS

'Sydney, August 18. On Friday last the Chief Commissioner of Railways spoke plainly to a deputation of Railway employees who waited on him and his colleagues with reference to the notice of dismissal served upon the extra permanent way men. Mr Eddy held that the Commission erscould not discuss with employeesor with members of Parliament, outside Parliament, the conduct of the railways. He pointed out that at a recent meeting of employees not a whisper was j raised against a declaration that the Chief Commissioner ought to be strangled, arid the denunciation of the Commis sioners as tyrants was allowed to pass unchallenged. He defied anyone to show a case of tyranny on the part of the Commissioners, who had done their ut most to make the men contented, and although they had retrenched m some directions, they had increased the wages to the amount of £70,000. The Commis sioners were desirous to do their utmost for the good of the country m directing the railways,but half their time was taken up m dealing with political intrigues. Henceforth he would have it understood that employees must desist from holding organised meetings of intrigue against the administration of the department. No change would be made m the deter mination upon which the Commissioners had resolved.—"Press."

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per pke.ss association.]

Lonhon, Aug. 25. Lord Salisbury, m reply to an inter pellation from the Porte, declares that it is premature to discuss the evacua-1 tion of E«ypt by the British, A meeting at Limerick, attended by 30,000 people, passed a vote of confi dence m Mr Dillon as against Bishop O'Dwyer. The " Observer " states that Portu gal has offered the Delagoa Bay Dis trict to the Transvaal for five millions. It is reported that a thousand deaths from cholera have occui'red m China and Japan. Duiiban, Apg. 25. Cholera, has appeared m Natal. St P#teksbvk«. August 25. The interview between the Czar and

the Emperor of Germany was of a cordial character. At a farewe quet the two monarchs mutually pledged each other's health. Paris, August 25. The influenza has appeared again here, and also m Vienna. Rome, Aug. 25. The Pope has written to Cardinal Manning expressing regret at the death of Cardinal Newman. New Yokk, August 25. Advices from Central America re port that the San Salvador troops re pulsed a Honduras force, numbering 4000, after five hours fighting, with heavy slaughter. Buenos Ayrks, August 25. Fresh outbreaks are reported m the Argentine provinces.

AUSTRALIAN

Sydney, August 25. There is very little likelihood of the race being arranged between Kemp and McLean, The former's party say if McLean is anxious for a race they are willing to back Stansbury from £200 aside upwards. Mrs Heron (norn de plume " Aus tralie") one of Australia's best known writers is dead.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, August 25. The natives exiled from Tonga to the Fiji group some years ago by the Tongan Government have been taken back to Tonga. Wellington, August 25. Mr Triggs has to-day received m formation from Melbourne that his dog " Harewood Rally " has been awarded first prize m the colonial-bred classes for fox terriers, and second prisce m the open class. TheDalesfieldDairy Company, Carterton, pay a dividend of 10 per cent., and there is a surplus of £446 to go to milk sup pliers. The Governor has consented to become patron of the Public Service Association when formed. Westport, August 25. Yesterday a man named James McDonald, while fishing from the coal staith, fell into the river and was drowned. At the inquest a verdict of "accidentally drowned" was returned. A rider was added that better life-saving appliances were necessary at the wharf and staiths. The deceased was 55 years of age, un married, and a native of England. Dunewn, August 25. The Upper Waipori. Company obtained 29ozs for 5 days work.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[jPBR I'EJJSS ASSOCIATION.] Ctood 'Brew* W**r Manual J,nl»or«r». Masterton, August 26. There is a great demand for labour m the bush districts at the present time. Good wages are offered for bush-fellers. One property owner alone has signified his willingness to take on 200 men at a shilling per hour, but cannot get th em. JMracv off C rtl»l<-grams. Wellington, August 26. v ! At Gisborne this morning a conviicto was entered by arrangement m the second case, Atack v Jones, for piracy of cablegrams. A fine of £17s and costs was imposed. Argument follows at the Supreme Court, Auckland. VUk TOiiMtng- flitrqiMt Anaaye. The Insurance Companies interested m the missing barque Assaye held a meeting on Saturday night, when it was decided pay all claims on cargo to-morrow. Xlif JXiitt hiHoii Cltwrg-e*. The writ issued by Sir F. Whitaker against Mr Hutchison, M.H.R. for Waitotara, has been served on the latter by a solicitor's clerk. Wellington is named as the place where the trial takes place.

PARLIAMENTARY

MONDAY, AUGUST 25. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 7.30 p.m. THE MEMBER, FOB TIMAfiTJ. Mr Hall-Jones, the newly elected member for Timaru, took the oath and his seat. THE MIDLAND KAII/VVAY. Replying to Sir John Hall, Mr Mitchel son said that the Government had con sidered the question brought to their notice last week by a deputation of members, urging a deviation of the Mid land Railway by lake Brunner. They j would introduce a Bill containing a clause providing for the proposed deviation being carried out after an Order-in- Council had been issued, but they could not issue that Order-in-Council till the Belgrove section was well under weigh, j and the money provided for that section. WJBSTPORT-NGAKAWAU KAILWAY BILL. Mr Fish resumed the debate on the , Westport-Ngakawan Railway Bill, and spoke at some length agains 1) it. He strongly objected to the second reading on the ground that the policy of the Government and the House had been declared to be that they would not con struct any more railways or raise any fresh loans for such a purpose, because it was not right to appropriate moneys especially authorised to be raised for one purpose to another, and also because other lines of greater importance were left unfinished. Mr Bruce warmly supported the Bill, and maintained that it was the duty of the Government to make the line. Mr Richardson would like to see the Bill withdrawn, but he would sup- I port the Government if they brought m another measure authorising the company to construct new lines. Sir George Grey and Dr Hodgkinson opposed the Bill. Mr Harknoss, m supporting the Bill, said that if the line were completed it wonld improve the harbor and increase its revenue. Mr Smith would vote for Mr Ward's amendment that the Bill be postponed m order that the Government might have an opportunity of including m the Bill other unfinished lines. Mr Feldwick moved the adjournment cf the debate. Lost by 29 to 27. Mr Walker said that he would certainly oppose what was nothing more nor less than a proposal to construct a continuous siding for a private company. Dr Fitehett moved the adjournment of the House, for he felt that unless this Bill were disposed of no business would be transacted that evening. Mr O'Connor deprecated the. action of certain members who, under the pretence of saving time, were doing everything m i their power to, obstruct the Bill. Only j the Union Company's vessels could now f*et coal on ne West Coast, and one of the objects of the Mokihinui Company which was urging the Westport-Ngakwau railway extension was to establish free trade m coal. Further, the Union Com pany were so contriving to limit the out put of coal so as to raise the pi\ce that it made the reduced yield of \Vutitpprt mines serve its purpose, and by shutting up the Grey Vajley minea sayed a ilay's steaming on their vessels. • , 1 Mr Kfobbs supported the BilV He de clared that there was a " coal rj^g" throughout the House, and members who were large shareholders m the coal com- I panics -/"oiil 1 'i>t bo i.'.Vo'W.kl to vote on I the Bill.

Mr Taylor spoke m opposition to the Bill. Mr Fisher Gpulcl not see that the pass ing of this Bill would m any way break up the great coal monopoly that was now possessed by the U.S.S. Company. Dr Fitchett's motion was negatived on the voices. Mr Ward's amendment for postponing the Bill so that the Government might include m it other unfinished lines, was lost by 30 to 20. The second reading of the Bill was agreed to on the voices. SECOND READINGS. The Oaths Bill, the Cen.sus.Act Amend ment Bill, the Dentists Act Amendment Bill, the Horomana Paatu Land Grant Bill, the Education Reserves Act Amend ment Bill, the Arbitration Bill, the Mercantile Agents Bill, the Volunteer Drillshed and Lands Bill, the Trustees Validation Bill, and the Companies Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. The House rose at midnights

THE ASMtJMON atTAEDIAK, TUESBM*,!itAHGUSr"26, 1890.



CLOVERS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. I If E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson and ex "Carrie L. Tyler.'^ RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now^Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES : "Tin r E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER BROS. / TIMBEM. TIMBBH. TIMBER. TN order to meet the Requirements of the Building Trade of this County, we hare JL made Complete and Extensive Arrangements for the supply of both North and South Island TIMBER, and can assure our clients that their wants will be attended tp with the utmost despatch. TO ARRIVE from Kaipara, Splendid Assortment of KAURI. „ „ „ Havelock, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. „ „ „ Thames, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. „ „ „ Hobart, V.D.L. TIMBER and PALINGS. Ex "Jesse Readman," from London—Sheet GLASS, Sheet LEAD Sheet ZINC. Ex " Helen Denny," from London—Wire Nails, White Lead, Red Lead Dryers, Linseed Oils, and Varnishes. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS -A-SHBTJiRTOISr. ——— " ■ ■ - : . * i '," 'i ' ■'. T>^"U-i- *m^S»S!i2^S WATCH and CLOCK JaOIQI* l^^^^W MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ■ Murray E^ j*^* , : A LARGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate . &c. A.magnificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings, to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m .first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED W HEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASE BUY-BRfl R.OLLIT & CO, CANTERBURY BULLS, A SHE Ull TO N, A Rls still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market rate* XJL Flour, Bran and' Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. GEOBGE JAMESON "ABHBUBTON AND RAKAIA HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING FAKM SEEDS' RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE GRASS—COCKSFOOT IETOJI ETC] And to arrive per ship " Wairoa" from England i. fe»ige Stock of the TDENIP SEEDS Sjfccial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and notic but those of the best quality and description are imported] Station-holders and Farmers can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainable ARTIFICIAL and CHEHGAL MANURES. iT HAVE FOR SALE m Large or Small quantities :— GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE RONE DUST ......; ANIMAL GUANO GEORG-E JAMESON, ASHBtfKrON AND RAKAIA 8 155



rpREES. TREES.—For Sale twelve of JL fourteen thousand one and two f year-old Macrocarpa ; finest plants m the district. Come and soe for yourselves. i Also five or .six thousand Pinus Insignis, one and two years old, and all sorts of early Potatoes and all sorts of Cabbage Plants, Gooseberries, Currants, and Rhubarb. Apply MATTHEW ROONEY, . Burnett Street East, Ashburton. - . SEEDS- SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEED POTATOES,— Including " THE BEAUTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Doherty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. XpiFTY POUNDS (SOlbs) of "The Jj Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE-QUARTER BAGS of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL FKUITGKOWEK, &c, ASHBURTON. 8 39 TAILOR AND M EN'S MERCER EAST STREET TRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE MAKING MACHINERY. All sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons daily. The most reliable apparatus ever intro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. ! FAMILY ICE MACHINES. i SODA WATER APPARATUS. and Best. Ice Cream Machine l«fefrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. j ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. I Catalogues Post Fkek. W J. West &'• Co., Stamford Works IIG-118, Soutliwark "Bridge Road, ( London, S..E,



; SEALY'S FRUIT TREES, INCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, .'Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nec tarines, and all other Fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been sub jected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and the Stock is now admitted to be the Largest and Choicest m Canter bury, probably; m the Colony, to select from, all warranted.} and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable m quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. Choice m quality, numerous m quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA Tens of thousands m number. A large quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES Endless m variety and choicest m quality SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on appli cation. Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct fiom the Nursery or through Messrs J. Scaly & Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Riverbank, Ashourton. NOTICE. TREES!"" TREES! I THE Undersigned, have opened a , Nursery on my own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices not to be beaten. Having had 28 years' experience at Home and m the Colonies, I have grown none but the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many that are planted out are shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior m quality. I have also a very choice collection of Roses'* and Shrubs. Gardens laid out: work done by contract or by day. Old fruit trees re-grafted with choice sorts if required. Hoping to get a fair share o public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my prompt attention 6*l SEEDS, PLANTS, <fee TKEES. TKEES. TKEES. XtLgain tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive my prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown ; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a, grand line, I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have \boufc IOfyOOO one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety, trees supplied and planted by ma will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent 1 post free on application. JAMES "DORTER AMES JTORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN Ax,LE N T O N ASHBUJRTO3S



CLOVERS ■;' ' : " KYEGRASS COCKSFOOT THAT WITjL GROW. . . , ' ' i i 0 ' ii. ■ ■■ ■ /^UB* Stocks of CLOVERS, Ex Rimutaka, from^London^will be found fresh and clean ; and as they are of English growth, there is_no*fearjof American weedsjjirJJCalifornian Thistle. Samples and quotations atJLowest -Current"4 Rates on application; JOHN OEE & CO.



: PUBE " TEAS STANDARD TE A S MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION THE CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTO,> noiiOMBO, CALCUTTA* '/■ .: . ;■ 4ND PRINCES STREET, DUNHDIN* . ONE'TRIAIi SOLICITED. JOH¥ G. RESTELL . SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON.



Public Notices CEED WHEAT and OATS FOR SALE. Tuscan wheat, pearl wheat, VELVET CHAFF, &c. Also, — WHITE LAMMAS TUSCAN. CANADIAN OATS, DANISH OATS, DUN OATS. SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR SEED. John G. -Restell, 71150 WEST STREET. MMell and Timer .'■-•• ; ;; - ;; ;>T : ■ " ■■■■!/■■■ Drapers, Clothiers, MERCHANT. TAILOKS ■'.'■' CARPETS AND LINOLEUMS, KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCEED STEEET. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS TjFARMERS' UNION GRAIN, PRO JD DUCE and FINANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. To be registered under "The Companies Acts, 1882." CAPITAL, With Power to Increase, £25,000, In £1 Shares, To be Paid for as Follows ;— Is per share on application, Is per share on allotment, and the balance m calls not to exceed Is per share per month. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : David Brown, Amberley W. T. Mitchtll, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hornby James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkett David Hawkins, Yaldhurst T. S. Manson, Teddington F. W. Quaife, Halswell C. H. Walters; Marshland Isaac Sargeant, Ashburton Daniel Brick, Ashburton With Power to Add. BANKERS : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited SOLICITORS : Loughyey and Lane. BROKERS : Baynes Bros. ' SECRETARY : George Hutchinson The Farmers' Union Grain, Produce, and Finance Company, Limited, is formed as a Union to enable Farmers to combine as a large body of men to do all those things which from time to time are m their general and united interest. The Articles of Association will enable the Company to buy and sell, import or export all kinds of grain, dairy and other produce, goods, machinery, merchandise, or manufactures, live or dead stock ; to buy and sell freehold and leasehold property, either on commission or other wise ; to advance or borrow money on securitieis of any kind or without the same ; to carry on any kind of retail or wholesale business ; to grind and crush corn or pulse of any sort; to cut chaff, and to transact general mercantile busi ness on commission or otherwise. The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried out m all transactions, and the profits divided amongst the members. For Prospectuses apply to the Brokers or Secretary, who are authorised to receive applications for shares and deposits. C. H. WALTERS, 8 126 ' Chairman. ~C TVKingston, ~ WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON. HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C/V.S., of Scotland Yard ; two years with Cornelius Saunderson, M.R.C.V.5.,. Clapham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls, M.R.C.V.S., Biixton, all of ."London; and has also gained a good reputation m the Colony,' . , \ Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules -will always be observed :• — 1. A shoe should never lie removed without first catting off the clinches, because By simply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to ho slvif en on. 2. The frog and bava require no cutting m a regularly attended! foot. And m a healthy foot where there are no symptoms of navicular disorder, the solo should not be ; cuta i 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons. 4; The nails should be driven level.and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greater weight of the body being sustained there. s;' There is no comparison points,of quality | between the hand-made and the machine , made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is imported, I andit should be insisted upon that they be 1 aotiUßOttin the colony,



It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and various other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw their atten tion m advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which no other stocks can be relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery man, Allenton. — Advt Public Notices, CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. \A EMBERS are reminded that the JLY* next Ingleside Meeting will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, the 29th inst. at 8 p.m. J...SEALY, B§l6l Hon. S_ec._ rpENDERS are invited for the erection _I_ of a Building at Pendarves for Mr I George Vucetich. Plans and specifications can be seen at my office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 2nd September, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 8*156 Architect. AUCTION SALE OF SHEEPSKINS. MY first Sale of Skins will be held at my stores. West Street, on TjiRIDAY "XT EXT JJ RID AY J_N EXT And thenceforth every alternate FRI DAY. Farmers and others will oblige by sending m Skins as early as possible. GEO. JAMESON, 8 159 Ashburton. 1 MISS ESSIE LAOK^ OF TIMARU, HAS Commenced Tuition of Piano and Singing m Ashburton. Intending Pupils kindly leave their names at Mr H. M. Jones' Music Warehouse. MISS LACK'S hours are from eleven a.m. on MONDAYS till twelve noon on TUESDAYS m each week. 8 162 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL" rpENDERS are invited for 16,500 _1_ superficial teefc of heart of black birch Timber (or alternatively V.D.L.) m 16ft and 14ft lengths, Binx4in. Deliveiy at Methven. Specifications'on view at Council Office, and Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., sth September. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 153 County Engineer. ASHBURTON COAL & "FIREWOOD DEPOT. it s "bean Has secured some of the celebrated KAITANGATA COAL. Cheaper and cleaner than Newcastle. R. S. BEAN, 8 164 West Street. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. LEASE OF STORE SITES AT , COUNTRY STATIONS. Office of Engineer for Working Railways, Wellington, 11 th August, 1890. rpHE Railway Commissioners have sites JL adjacent to Railway Sidings avail able for Leasing to Farmers for Giain Stores at low rentals at the following stations : Balmoral, Medbury, Ha warden, Bexley, View Hill, Mandeville, Carleton, Ladbrooks, Weedons, Homebush, South Malvern, Westerfield, Valetta, Anama, Cavendish, Bticcleuch, Seadown, Crickle wood, McLean's, Hilderthorpe, Papakaio, Peebles, Aitcheson's, Uxbridge, Black Point, Borton, Waikouro, Strachan's, Queen's Flat, and Island Cliff. Particulars of terms can be ascertained at the office of the Resident Engineer, Christchurch, and afc the Stationmaster's Office?, at Ashburton, Timaru, and Oamaru. Applications will be received addressed to the Now Zealand Railway Com missioners at the same offices up to Noon of the Bth September, .1800. Should there be more than one appli cation for any one site it will be again publicly offered for tender. By ordov of the New Zealand Railway Commissioners. J. HBINRY LOWE, 8 88 Engineer for Working Rail ways. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. T"N pursuance of the "Municipal Cor- I porations Act, 1886," and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," I hereby give notice that the Annual Election for THREE COUNCIL LORS m place of Councillors Hugo FiiiEDLANDEii, G. F. Scott, and Thos. Scaly, who retire by rotation, but who are ftli^ible for re-election, will be held on THURSDAY, the 11th day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton. ■i Nominations will bq received; at the Town Clerk's Office till 12/ o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 4th day of Septem ber next. i CHAS. E. FOOKS, : Returning Officer. .' Borough Council Office, Ashburton, August 26th, 1899. 81-166 i Ashburton, ; August 26th, 1890. TMPOUNDED from the Borough on 4_ the 25th inst. one Bay Filly, un broken. No brand visible., If not claimed apd expenses paid, wilt be sold on the 15th of September, at 12 noon. [ i W.de B. COMPTON, tPoundkeeper, Ashburton. m the Odd fellows' Hall, Tea and Public Meeting. ispeeohe.s by tho Revs. E. A. Scott, Bfeattie, Buttle, Boothroyd and Sawle ; pianoforte duet by Miss and Master Orr ; solos by Miss $teel «nd Mrs Brooke, Messrs Flower, La.ue, »nd Gamble.