wheat, and other products from 'the land, must not be carried or shipped if at any period of their production or transit labor outside of trade organisa tions had been employed. As to in ternal trade an effort was made to pre vent supplies of raw material to manu factories employing non-union labor, and m the disposal of the manufactured article every opposition was given to legitimate trade. The necessaries of life m some instances were refused to those who withhold their compliance with the demands of Trades Unions. By intimidation as practicised by Trade Unionists non-union laborers are pre vented by acts of personal violence from following their lawful occupation ; that m order to enforce edicts mentioned, members of Labor Unions, whether directly concerned or not, are compelled by leaders to leave their employment, frequently contrary to their own desire and wish, and m disregard to legal obligations. The employers, m the j course of their trade, have also to be content with the fact that Labor Unions ignore agreements made by them m their corporate capacity with employees, if it suits the purpose of Unionists to repudiate them. Inci dents which occurred during the pre sent strike are abundant proof of the correctness of this assertion. An agreement lately made by wharf laborers of Sydney was openly violated .within a few days of its completion. The present trouble was forced on the employers. In opposing it passive resistance was only offered, and while employers endeavored to conduct business by aid of non-union labor, they have not sought m any way; to assault Unionism, although they have striven to counteract its abuses. The proceedings at the Conference set forth the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted :—" That this Conference re-affirras the freedom of contract, and its intention to resist intimidation and boycotting by united action, and decline to be forced into dismissing any labor taken into its service during the present emergency." "That it will also take all possible means to ensure the personal safety interests, discipline, and protection of life and property; that this Confer ence should engage not to retain m; its employ owners, captains, or members of Unions, who are affiliated to &ny of the various labor organisations ; that, with a view of extension of the various Employers Unions, it is desirable to encourage employers m all trades, to form unions, the latter m turn to form Federal Councils m each colony, all mich. councils to federate; that this Conference desires a speedy termina tion of present unsatisfactory state of affairs, m order to facilitate consump tion of trade." Employers are also urged to proclaim, as soon as possible, terms on which engagements were made.

Auckland, Sept. 13. The steamer Richmond arrived from the South Sea Islands early this morning, and started to discharge her cargo of tropical produce at the railway wharf. The crew, however, gave notice of then intention to strike, being called on to do so by the Seamen's Union m consequence of the Sarah Pile incident referred to yesterday. Union lumpers refused to touch the cargo, and Means Donald and Edinborough had accordingly to engage non-union hands to get out the cargo. No difficulty is anticipated m obtaining a non-union crew.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION BILL. The second reading of the Railway Con struction Bill was made an order of the day for next sitting day. SUPREME COURT JUDGE. The report of the Select Committee was read to the effect that there was an urgent necessity for the appointment of an°extr» Supreme Court Judge. Sir George Whitmore gave notice fco move that th» report ba referred back to the Committee for reconsideration. SECOND READINGS. The Employment of Females Act Amendment Bill and the Native School Site Extension Bill were read a second time, m The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m. BILL PASSED. The Westport-Ngakawau Railway Bill was considered m Committee and after a prolonged discussion was passed with slight verbal amendments. BILL THROWN OUT. The Council went into Committee on the Employment of Females and Others Amendment Bill. Mr Pharazyn moved that the chairman leave the chair. The motion was carried. The Council rose at 9.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 11 a.m. THE STRIKE. Beplying to Mr Mackenzie (Clutha), as to whether the Government intended taking some steps £or affording protection to the citizens of Wellington m the present crisis of affairs, Captain Russel said that he had reason to believe that steps were being taken which would prevent a recurrenpe of any disturbance such as those which had oc cured yesterday. He understood that a number of special constables were being sworn m, hat tliut was of course more a matter for the justices than the Defence Department. Those .speciaJ constables would affoad protection to frep labour m every possible way. ' THE NATIVE LANI> LAWS AMESJJMSKTT , BILL. J 'Th« Native Land Laws Amendment Bill i vtrs further considered m Committee and I passed with some additional clauses. I On the motion for the third reading Sir George Grey said he considered it his duty to oppose at every stage so monstrous a, Bill, which for years to come would ruin the prospects of every labourer m the colony. He moved an amendment *' That counsel be heard at the bar of the House against this measure." Lost on the voices. The Bill was read a third time and passed. TUB FEDERATION DEBATE. Mr Perceval resumed the debate on the federation resolutions and moved that two delegates bo appointed from the House and one from the Council, the delegates not to bind this colony to come under any Federal Constitution which may be adopted by the convention. Major Steward seconded the amend ment. The debate was interrupted by the 1 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. The debate on the federation resolutions wn-s (continued. Mr Beobie Mackenzie and Mr Perceval's re.irt.Uitj.ofiK were put and negatived. Ultimately Mr Perceval's motion for he appointment of two delegates from

the House and one from the Council .was agreed to on the voices. Captain Eussell moved that the dele gates be appointed by ballot. Mr Seddon moved an amendment that Captain Russell and Sir George Grey represent the colony at the Conference. ■ Captain Russell said that he had con sulted Sir George Grey on two or three occasions and he had distinctly refused to act as a delegate. In reply to Mr Fisher, Mr Balbnce said that owing to the decided views he held against federation he shoul decline to; act as a delegate. Mr Seddon said that Sir George Grey had informed him that he was ■ willing to represent the colony at the convention if he were appointed by the House. Japtain Russell's motion was lost by 33 to 28. Eventually Mr Seddon's amendment was carried by 30 to 25. The House adjourned at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. : THE CHRISTCHURCK RAILWAY EMPLOYEES case. ; Mr Reeves asked the Acting-Premier whether he would keep the promise he made to the House to give an opportunity for discussing the memorandum issued by the Railway Commissioners with respect to the dismissal of four of their employees. Mr Mitchelson replied that he had not desired to interfere with the Federation debate during the earlier part of the day, but he now wished to say that the Govern ment had: carefully considered this matter, and they saw no good to be gained by setting apart any particular time for the discussion of the iaction of the Commis sioners. Mr Reeves then moved the adjournment of the Federation debate so that he might refer to this matter. The conduct of the Government, he said, m endeavoring to stifle debate on this question was not creditable to *hem. It was a great mis take to attempt to gag the people who wished to aci m a proper and guarded manner, and it was surely not right to prevent discussion by the people's representatives m the House. Nobody regretted more than he did the unfortu nate differences that existed between the Commissioners and their men. He thought that the Commissioners had not suffi ciently vindicated their authority m this matter. There was no occasion for Mr Maxwell making such an unreasonable demand on the men—a demand which they could not possibly comply with. [An lion, member: Why say Mr Max well.] Mr Reeves said because Mr Max well rules the other two Commissioners. If the railway unionists harboured any such thought as , to have, it out with Mr Maxwell some day it would be a most unfortunate thing for the colony. The railway servants who had been dis missed had: done what they had from feelings of loyalty to their uniwn, and there was no occasion for such harshness used against them by the Commissioners. Sir George Grey also condemned the stifling of debate on this subject. He. hoped that m the present case the Rail way Commissioners would do their ut most to attach their servants to them and deal leniently with them m what they had done, so as to promote a lasting benefit to that great organisation. Mr Fisher said that it was well known that the Commissioners were determined to involve their men m a general strike if it were at all possible to do so, and to that end they had goaded them on and irritated them m every way. After referring to to the railway dispute that at present existed, he said that to punish these four men for acting m obedience to their unions, was one of the greatest acts of terrorism that could be perpetrated, and the Commissioners m asking them to surrender themselves as dumb dogs were calling on them to give up every right j that a Britisher loved to possess. Mr Marchant warmly defended the action of the Commissioners m the recent dispute, and said it resolved itself into such a conflict of authority that the men were required either to leave their unions or the service. The Union Steamship Company and the Railway Commissioners were m his opinion entitled to the thanks of every citizen m the colony for their efforts to save the country from the great commercial paralysis that threatened it. Mr Moss took up a stand m defence of the dismissed men, Mr Ballance said that there was no doubt that the railway men were con vinced that the Railway Commissioners were trying to crush the unions, and that was what was underlying the whole thing. The four men dismissed at Christchurch had been dealt with m a most arbitrary manner, and they would find no analogy for the way they had been treated. There should m his opinion be some tribunal for these men to appeal to, for m the present case, although they were to con vince every member of the House, there was no remedy and no redress. The best way of settling the difficulty m his opinion was by arbitration, which he bettered the men perfectly willing to accept, and he lioped that next session the first Act to be passed should be one to establish boards of conciliation for settling differences between employers and employees. Sir John Hall contended that members of the Houie were not justified m alleg ing that the Railway Commissioners wanted to precipitate a strike, and when Mr Ballance assorted that he had authority for the statement that the Commissioners wished to involve the men m a strike, he should m all justice have given his authority for such a ?erious charge. In the absence of such authority the House was justified m not believing the state ments. As to the dispute itself the first duty of the men was to their employer."?, and where their allegiance to their unions conflicted with that due to the Commissioners they /should rather leave their unions or see that some altera tions were aiade m their rules. He ad* mitted that the railway men were the best men m any of the services, but there ijaust be recognition that they were work ing for the country as a whole, and any attempt to weaken fchp authority of the Commissioners would be put down by the country, Mr Fish sincerely trusted that even now a railway ntriko would not occur, but he feared it was inevitable, Mr McKenzie (Waihemo) ventured to assert that a fatal mistake has been made by the railway servants m forming them selves into a union, and the best thing they <jould now do was to leave their unions. They could not serve both the Commissioners ami the unions. Several other members also gave ex pression to their opinions, after which the subject dropped. THE PROROGATION. Mr Mitfohelson said that if fair progress was made with the business to-morrow lie expected to be able to.prorogue on Mon day on Tuesday at the latest. The House rose at 1 a.m.

Second Edition

Arrival of the SANFRANCISCO MAIL

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Auckland, September ID. Arrived—Zealandia, from San Fran cisco, twenty days out, after a fine pussage. Passengers for New Zealand: —Mrs T. Smith, Miss L. Thomson, Capt. J. Whitney, Dr« Schiveizen and Yogel, Mr J, L, Thomas, and Wirfch's Wild West ■Show, numbcriu^ some fifty individuals., 1 The iJ.w jv.d'.Tiic;! Tinli»-r..'i. Cowboys, I Mexicans, and others,

SUMMARY.

The growing of beet sugar is abo^t to be attempted m the South of Ireland; London was scared on August 19th by a case of Asiatic cholera, brought from Calcutta m the person of Robert Leigh, coal-passer. The doctors pronouce it to be a severe case, J phn Ruskin was reported to be rapidly sinking on August 25. He is almost con tinuously delirious, and during irrespon sible moments attempts suicide with a razor. The strictest watch is kept over him, but despite this, he twice made efforts to kill himself. There was another sensational- develop ment m the O'Shea-Parnell divorce :suit on August sth, on which date Mrs O'Shea's solicitors withdrew from the cane. This is the second time Mrs O'cshea has lost legal support. . The second with drawal is said to be due to Mrs O'Shea's persistent refusal "to bring a cross suit against O'Shea, which her solicitors de mand that she should do. Lord Hartington's marriage wiHi Dowagbf Duchess of Manchester is fixed for April next. ; The English Government informed Cardinal Rampulla, Papal Secretary of State, on August 11th, that it was impossible for England to receive the Papal envoy, or to send a minister to the Vatican. It has been suggested by the Vatican that the Secretary be attached to the British Legation at Vienna, whose duty it should be to conduct negotiations j with the Vatican, and sometimes visit Rome. The "London Mark: Lane Express," August 19, says the harvest is making active progress. The wheat crop varies greatly, according to localities. In heaviest growing counties the crop is full. New wheat shown m London and provincial markets sampled well. Supplies of: old wheat are almost exhausted. So low, are fanners' reserves that the total supply of old wheat m the country, whether as wheat or flour, does not exceed 4,000,000 quarters. Foreign wheat is hardening. Prices show an adverage advance of 6d. Recently a military pupil, while visit ing relatives m Alsase, Lorraine, was arrested, handcuffed, ancl marched to depot, and put on the train, and his host mulcted m the sum of fifty marks for failing to notify authorities of presence of a Frenchman m his district. The French Government accept the Italian Governments' proposal for a con vention to establish an International Maritime service on the Red Sea. The object of the proposed service is the sup pression of cholera. England's adhe sion is doubtful. It is announced that transporation to Siberia will shortly be abolished as a judicial punishment, but the fact is omitted that it will be retained as now without judicial sentence. New York dealers are prophesying that hops will reach a very high figure this sea on owing to the continental crop of Europe being practically nothing. Some go so far as to say the quotation will range as upward as it did m 1882. The town of Shafler, Texas, was sacked on August 4th by twenty Mexicans, and afterwards burned. 'Banger G. F. Graves was killed, and Sheriff Lee seriously wounded. The substitute Chinese Exclusion Bill has been reported to Congress, which contemplated barring from entry to the United States all natives of China ex cepting " Diplomats'and their servants."

Ashburton District 1.0.0. F. M.U.

The half yearly meeting of the above district was held m the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on Wednesday last, at 4 o'clock. Prov. G.M. J. Corbitt presiding, Dep. G.M. W. F. Soal m the vice chair, Guardian J. Allen, Prov. C.S. andß.Minnis delegates from the various lodges m the district, were m attendance. The meeting being duly opened the business sheet was gone through, which was of a very light character. At 6.30 o'clock a P.G.s meet ing was held, when members holding the necessary certificates received their respec tive degrees. The minutes of the meeting being read and confirmed the Lodge, was closed m due form. P.S. J. A. Clothier, on behalf of the Tinwald Lodge invited the District officers and delegates to a banquet, which was heartily appreciated by the brethren and visitors. The usual toasts were proposed and responded to. A number of songs and recitations were ex cellently rendered, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] Auckland, September 13, News from Tahiti states that two French warships have bombarded the two largest villages m the Huahene Islands, one of the Society Group, and subdued the natives after some loss of life. At Kaiatea Island the natives refused to give m, and the warships could do nothing. At Barabora Island, which was also visited, the natives submitted at once. Hitherto they refused to acknowledge French authority.

Mount Hutt Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday, September J.l. All the members present. It was resolved to advertise the following resolu tion "On account of the action of the County Council m not 'making proper provision for the storm water to crOss the Lyndhurst-Caimbrae road, b\e Mount Hutt Road Board cannot take any re sponsibility m case of any accident oc curring from the state of the road." The matter of the Blackford roads was left m the hands of the Chairman. It was re ! solved to vail tenders for re-shingling about 1| miles of the West Coast road and portions of the Chertsey road near Meth ven and Mitcham. It was decided to sue without further notice for , all rates not paid by next Board day. It whs decided to send m the account of J. Black's con fcrapt for repairs to the Bridge road cutt ings to the County Council. Mr J. Black was granted extension of time on his shingling contract. Correspondence was read from the Receiver of Crown Lands revenue advis ing the Board of money paid to their credit. Received from the Ashburton County Council re planting reserves, i Received from the same re storm water, I Lyndhurst-Caimbrae Road. — Received. Accounts amounting to £63 17s were passed for payment. &Jr -h Blake's tender for repairs to West Coast Road and to Broom Park Rord was accepted. Mr J. Blair's tender for clearing tussocks and repairing cross ings on the High Bank Road was ac cepted. No tenders for cutting and stubbing gorse or for leasing the Recreation Reserve were received and the matter was left m the hands of the Chairman.

Latest Cable News.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received Sept, 13, 11 a.m.) i THE MARKETS. { London, September 12. Consols, 95|; New Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock 1061; ditto 3| per cent, 96|. Three months bills $re quoted at 3| per cent. \ Adelaide wheat is flat 38s 3d ; Vie torian weaker at 36s 6d j New Zealand

long-berried also weaker at 375. No 1, best Scotch pig iron f,p.b, m Clyde, 50s;>su|ar, German beet, stricted, at 14s ; Java 16s nominal.

ANOTHER REVOLUTION.

Bekne, September 11. It is reported that a Revolution ha,s broken out m Ticino owing to a revi sion of the constitution, and that 2000 troops have been called out to quell the disturbance.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received September 13, 12.30 p.m.) Syditiy, September 13. The latest Bulletin issued by the medical adviser of Sir Henry Parkes disclaims the statement that.the letter's condition is gray©, and.says he will be able to resume duty after a moderate rest. .■.....• - ... ■ .■ Melbourne, September 13. Sailed—Te.Anau for Bluff. Adelaide, September 13. The barque Cathcart, bound to Valparaiso, which ran on a reef at Cape Jervois, has been floated off.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

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Wellington, September 13. The man Gerard is still alive, but gradually sinking. . . ... To-day is generally looked upon as "strike pay' day, but the General' Co mmittee have decided to pay over no money. The case of each man will be carefully considered, and rent, board and loading, as may be necessary, will be paid, whether strikers single or married, and }f. the latter, the number of family will be also j | considered, and orders for provisions t« given accordingly. In the case of express :men, etc., fodder for horses will 1 be provided. At a meeting of Unionists the following resolutions were carried.: —-"That this meeting rejoices to hear of the starting of a New Zealand Co-operative Steamship Company, and pledges itself m every way possible to render practical asisstance to the movement." "That this meeting protests against the tyrannical action of the Railway Commissioners m dismissing men who have had the courage to stand true to the principles of Unionism." "That this meeting congratulates most heartily the discharged employees for their courageous attitude on behalf of labor, and further sympathises with them for their loss of position." At a meeting of Ironworkers' Assistants the following resolution was agreed to unanimously : —"That we agree to do any work we are asked, provided that all men engaged on the work are Unionists."

THE ASfiftUftTON &UAKi)IAN, BA9?(JftDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1800.



GEORGE JAMESON ASHBUKTON AND RAKAIA HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING « FARM SEEDS RED AND WHITE CLOVER .-:, i COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE GRASS—COCKSFOOT SETCJI ETC] WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK,— TOENIP SEEDS Stbcial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and none 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 | CHEMICAL MANURES. <■■.{■■■'■ . . ■ ■ ■ ■ " ->^- IO» ~—— T HAVE FOR^SALE m Large or Small quantities]:— • : ■ GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE ' HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE ; DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE BONE DUST ; •;:: 4? ANIMAL GUANO " '...'■':;. : GEO RGE JAMESON", t ASHBURTON AND^'RAKAIAJ : 8 155 'i&rxXxi i&t&e»Qß3 WATCH and CLOCK XiODI li^SS^tßf MAKEB» JKWELLEB,' &c. ■Miirra,v fe«i East .Street, ; w^^^^Wk /isnourton A. iLAItGE tad 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 "CLOVERS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS i\7E AHE LANDING,— ex "Nelson and ex "Carrie L. Tyler. 1 ■ RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES "TT7 E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. r FRIEDLAKDER BROS. D. THOMAS ■ (Lace of Matson, Cox ak» Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE?AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER,! ASHBURTON* T* OANS*Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald.and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FBIDAYS. - ;Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Saxes as per arrangement > f LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.; T have been appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepare* _L B^ke risks o»|Buildings, and Growing Crops at current races. WOOT, WOOL. "WOOLJ ■■ . In. ■ _ • ■ ' TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET,^ ASHBURTO^J .. * ■". I AM Prepared to make LIBEKAI CASH ADVANCES against the Growing Clip of V/ rOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment- to Eng nd. # *y^\ ■;:■['■■?■■:„ - '•' !?' ... : " WOOLPACKS. TWINE, OIL, RADDL3? &€.. SUPPLIED! . j .■' - : . ;: ~~~~ 7. THOMAS. ASHBURTON



Public Notice*. MR W. WOOLDRTDGB, Piano Tuiier, now m .Ashburton. 1 Three tunings one guinea. Address—Mr W. Zander. _9}62 C Thornton JDxiclley» LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Si reet, Christcluirch I have slims of ney; to lend oil good security at low rates of interest. \Sfeveral Farms for Sale Wool Wool Wool T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES ±J . ..■■.•.■..- Made on the ensuing WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton and Rakaia. . : 9§19 SPRING HAS again come upon us, and find MITCHELL & TURNER ready) with a choice and varied selection of New GOODS m every way suitable to ■ the Season, and the alterations and enlarge ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their New Prints, New Dress Goods/ New Costumes. SEE OUR WINDOWS. New Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI IiOXJSE, TANCRED STREET. rpHE UNDERSIGNED are now Pro JL pared to SELL IN LARGE on SMALL BLOCKS "" " ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS OF ' PAYMENT GEORGE JAMESON THOMAS BULLOCK Joint Agents. FISHING SEASON, 1890 91. FISHING TACKLE. F| S LE H| C K L 1890 N C TA 1891 TUST arrived, ex "DORIC " from best t) Englishh and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, single, double and treble. Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack proof Gum Boots, water- ' proof Fish , Bags. In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing 9J30 Saloon. I """■ 'L""""" STEPHENS BROS MARKET HOUSE. AS coming events cast their shadows before, and knowing this to be the case, we have just landed a nice assort ment of DAIRYING UTENSILS, in cluding MILK SKIMMERS, MILK STRAINERS, MILK BUCKETS, BUTTER PATS, BUTTER PRINTS,] MILK PANS, CHURNS, In Household Requisitesl We have Saucepans, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Tubs, Buckets, Baths, Clocks, Watches, ttc, &c. OAIRIDEi? TOOLS- Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes (American and Dutch), Spade Handles, Fork Handles, Rake Handles, and a large variety of other goods m every-day use, such as BRUSHES Scrub, Shoe, Blacklead. BROOMS Hair, Bass, Cane, Corn, &c. ALL OREERS. by Post or otherwise, executed at once, and delivered promptly. Customers m town waited upon if re quested. Every effort to give GOOD VALUE and satisfaction. I STEPHENS;.,. Bjm MAE XE T HOU SE, A^HBURTOK,



LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ; NO. .2 WARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice, m pursuance of the provisions of "The Road Boards Act, 1882," and the amendments thereto, and "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," and the amend ments thereto, that aii; election of ONE PERSON to fill the Vacancy m No. 2 Ward on the Board, caused by no person being nominated, to fill the Extraordinary Vacancy, caused by the designation of Mr Thomas Taylor, will be held at: the Flemington Schoolhouse on WEDNES DAY, October Ist, 1890. NOMINATIONS of Candidates must be made m the form set forth m the second schedule of the last mentioned Act and delivered to the Returning Officer or addressed to him and delivered at, the Flemington Schoolhouse at or • before .Noon on WEDNESDAY, September 24th, 1890. E. J. FOOKS, i 9*72 Returning Officer. ashburton" borough couNeiiT EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an Elec tion to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the vacancy remaining unfilled at the Annual Election of Councillors, will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, on. THURSDAY, the 25th day of September, 1890. NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 18th day of September inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS,: Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, ; Ashburton, Bth September, 1890. 935 MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, 20th"SEPTEMBER. Desirable Suburban Residence fronting Carter's Terrace. MR T. BULLOCK lias received in structions from Mrs Htjmpherys (on account of their leaving the District) to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, Her private residence situated on Carter's Terrace, comprising— 4 Acres first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable Dwelling House of 8 rooms, scullery,^ etc. , There is also a Stable, Buggy Shed, and other buildings erected on the premises. The grounds are nicely laid out and planted. This property is very conveniently situ ated, has three frontages, and should prove a remunerative investment. Inspection invited. Very easy terms of'payment. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 9 64 Auctioneer. MR D.jrHOMAS I_____1_____ DESIRABLE FARM NEAR CHERTSEY, CONTAINING 532 ACRES. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction AT TATTERSALLS, West Strest, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 27tH SEPTEMBER, 1890, At 12 o'clock, All that block of land situated near Chertsey, and occupied by Mrs Peebles, being— R.S. 26934, containing 532 acres (more or less). The land is of good quality, thoroughly fenced and sub-divided. Plenty of water. Im provements very complete, and, being m a good position, ought to be worth the attention of any one on the l«ok out for a profitable in vestment. Terms at sale. " D. THOMAS, £f66 Auctioneer. Public Notices FIRST DISPLAY ov Spring Goods. ANDREW f\ R R N.DREW VJRR TS now showing a Beautiful Selection of MILLINERY, MANTLES, PRINTS, GINGHAMS,, NEW DRESS -GOODS, BEIGE'S FRENCH CHECKS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, ETC. 2 CASES of Ladies' French BOOTS and SHOES Direct from France. , i ANDREW ORR. y Js^lpyi|; R IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act 1883," and the Act»»amend ing the same, and of the bank ruptcy of William Strachan, of Chertsey, farmer. "VTOTICE is hereby given that Willian 1A( Strachan, of Chertsey, farmer, has this day beenadj indicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors, will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashburton on FRIDAY, September 19th, 1890, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon, ■ Dated thin 13th day of September, 18-00. j, c/bell, ; Deputy-Officia Assignee; T. W. Strinoek, *• Solicitor, |93^



mREES. TREES.—For UtAe twelve JL fourteen thousand one and two" year-old Macrocarpa-; finest plants m the district. Come and see for yourselves. Also five or six thousand Pinua Insignis, one and two years old, and all sorts of early Potatoes and all sorts of Cabbage Plants, Gooseberries, Currants, aiid Rhubarb. Apply MATTHEW ROONEY, • Burnett Street East, Aahburton.



MISS ESSIE LACK, OF TIMAJRU, HAS Commenced Tuition of Piano and Singing m Ashburtori. Miss Lack will receive pupilsat Masonic Cottage, William street, from eleven a.m. till nine p.m. on MONDAYS, and from nine a.m. till twelve noon onTUESDAYS. For information regarding terms, &c, apply at H. M. Jones' Music Warehouse r at Masonic Cottage. 108 2 MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL, Cameron Street, West, WILL Re-open on MONDAY, 15th inst. Snbjects taught: English, Music, Singing, Drawing. Cameron Street, Bth September, 1890. 9 31 FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of Mr James Smith, _L butcher, Alford Forest Road, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife, Jane, will move from his residence on SUNDAY, Sep tember 14th, at two o'clock, p.m.,for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 Tl Undertaken. ■ We SPARROW TAILOE AND MEN'S MERC E R. EAST STREET. NOTICE.— Anyone , found Tres passing .. m pursuit, of game or ptherwise on die Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May 76



The pigeon shooting match at, Hunt's paddock on Thursday was well attended, and the entries were fairly numerous. The shooting was an improvement m some sweeps on previous meetings. In the first sweep—the Ashburton Handicap—lst,prize £12, second £6, there were eleven entries, —Mr R. J. Whittle, jun., with a handicap of 22 yards against 28, the highest, was the only shot who killed all his seven birds, the next to him being Mr C Williams, 28 yards, six birds. Four shots got five birds each, and the remainder less^and all the way down to nothing. In the second sweep, Messrs C. Williams, R. J. Whittle, ( sen.,. and W. Hurcombe divided at four birds each out oi five, with eight entries. In the third sweep, nine entries, Mr J. Quane killed all his five birds, and won first stake of £4 3s 6d with "Ley"and Mr J. Thompson at four birds each dividing the remaining prize money—£l 18s Gd each. The Scarcity of birds reduced the fourth sweep \o four birds each, m which "Ley "and MesSrs: Quane and the two Whittle's were all fatal at four each, and there not being enough birds the ties have yet to be shot off. There were eight entries.