castle last night with a large cargo of The local Typographical Society h*ve approved of the action of the Maritime Council, and a weekly levy of 2s 6d per member has been made m aid of strikers. At a meeting of the Society on Saturday night £20 was collected m the room. Captain Wheeler states that the Union Company has not taken legal advice rs the action of the crews of the Wanaka and Penguin leaving vessels without notice. No vessels are to be allowed to leave port m future without being inspected by the Customs Department. In several city churches yesterday re ference was made to the struggle now going on. At St. Pauls pro-Cathedral Canon Howell expressed the opinion that the labor traders had overstepped the mark, and advised Unionists to come for ward and cause the leaders to retrace their steps. Wise, honest, andlrr-v^ men, m such a case, would acknowledge the mistake »nd rectify it. The Waihi and Manawatu were brought alongside the wharf this morning, but the Tak»puna and Botokino are still m the stream. The Waihi had about twenty non-Union laborers on board, ami they will discharge that vessel and the Kaneiri. Both hare large cargoes of produce from Blenheim. Crowds are on the wharf, bnt the portion where the Waihi and Kamen are lying are barricaded off. There are only two of the Company's vessels being unloaded at present. Gisborne, Sept. 1. Both the Waihora and Wairarapa ar* rived here this morning. No difficulty was experienced m working cargoes by non-Union men. Dunedin, September 1. Mr Donald Reid's ordinary hands having refused to convey produce to the Te A.nau, he sent for his hands from the country. These attempted this morning to take the produce to the wharf, but after loading up their drays, were set on by the crowd, who emptied the contents of the carts into the street. Much ex citement was occasioned m the neighbor hood. On Saturday night two head lines of the Te Anau were wilfully cut. lhe Maritime Council has called out all dray men and storemen. Timabu, September 1. Many farmers were m town on Satur day, and expressed their willingness to send drays and teams to help to work the port, if needed The Wesleyan and Congregational ministers yesterday denounced the strike. The Gas Company has a month s supply of coal. The general stock is diort, but for domestic- use wood is available. In consequence of a resolution of the employers passed on Saturday pledging refusal to recognise the Wharf Laborers Union and its rules, the wharf laborers Secretary went round this morning and asked the employers to withdraw from that position. They declined, and a special meeting of the local branch was held, at which it was decided to call members off the wharf, and from the stores of those employers at noon. Only one vessel is m port, the barque Ashmore, half loaded with grain. The men knocked off at noon. Dunedin, September 1.

The cooks and stewards held a stormy meeting on Saturday, and after the Presi dent had left the chair, carried, by 43 to 15, a resolution agreeing not to work with non-union labor. The executive in tend taking a ballot as to whether the men shall come out. Invercargiix, September 1. The Manapouri, from Milbourne, arrived off the Bluff at dusk yesterday, and came up to the wharf at daylight. The Union Company took down twenty non-Union laborers, paying train fare aud guaranteeing a day's work. Mr Kelley, Secretary of the Labour Union, also went on the train. At Bluff sixteen of the men went over to the labor bide, and when the remaining four boarded the steamer the seamen struck, and the four men were withdrawn. About 2000 sacks of grain are on the wharf for shipment, and fifty tons of Nightcaps coal. At present all work is suspended. To-morrow the principal merchants and clerks go down to work cargo.

(Received Sep. 1, 10.50 a.m.) Sydnbt, September 1. Beplying to an offer of the labor organisations to provide 500 men as special constables the Government de clined, expressing regret at th» recent action of some of the strikers m mal treating fellow-laborers -who were pur suing lawful callings, despite the assur ance- of the Unions that they would maintain a peaceable attitude. The barricading of the principal Newcastle wharves is now complete. The treasurers of the various Unions state that unless a settlement is effected m a week the whole of the labor organisations will be directed to with draw their funds from the various banks, and place them m a bank to be established by the Labor Defence Committee. The " Herald," commenting on Saturday's meeting, says the strikers failed to show that the principles^ of Trades Unionism were m any way im perilled, while, on the other hand, owners have emphatically repudiated any intention of attacking them. Brisbane, September 1 Strike pay is being allowed at the rate of 15s per week. Adelaide, September 1. Leading Unionists assure the Press that the Maritime Council deeply regret undertaking to light the battle of the officers, who are merely using seamen to secure their own demands.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]

LARRIKINISM

TO THE EDITOR.

Sm,—There lias been so much said at one time and another about th« larrikins of Ashburton flocking the streets of an evening, but with so little effect that it s-ieerns waste of time to say any more; but —strolling down East street last night (Sunday) I was so disgusted to hear the remarks made that I thought I would write to see if anything could be done to rid the community of the nuisance. A crowd will collect m any dark doorway or corner, and to each crowd there seems to be one or two spokesmen. Each witty (?) remark madu by any of the loiterers is greeted with applause by the rest of the crowd ; m fact it just sounds as if each one were trying to out-do the other m filthy remarks. There is one corner m particular (just opposite the Somerset) whetfe this moral pestilence m the shape lif human beings congregate, making the footpath a mass of depravity and rtutresc'eiit expectoration, filling the r.yes of passers-by with foul tobaccosmoke, mid tWr ears with feculent jokes. I think, sir, it is a disgrace to Ashburton, and ought to tm somehow, and it might ho done if the police would just use a little more vigour .and be a bit more severe. Thexe crowds woujd then be dispersed, and one would not have to parade the back street when wanting to walk out.—l am, $?*» ■pi.SIJTjFJJf'TANT. September Ist, 1890.

UNIONISM v. NON-UNIONISM.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I noticed m the columns of Saturday's "Guardian" an announce ment that the local agent of the Union Company is prepared to engage men to work on the wharf at Lyttelton. Without going into the pro's and con's of the present crisis, I would like to draw the attention of intending non-Unionists to the point involved m this struggle, viz., the privilege of men combining togethei to form Unionß to protect themselves from the over-powering pressure brought to bear from the other side. It is a well known fact, that Unionism has kept the wages standing steady for the last six years, and m doing that you will agree with me, Sir, that non-Unionists have been benefited as well as Unionists. It necessarily follows that, if men are so mean as to go and work for the Union i Company now, they are only adding more strength to the lever which is trying to upset Unionism. In fact, Mr Editor, they are only making a rope to hang themselves with. Ido nob know whether the agent has engaged any as yet, but I earnestly ask the working men of Ashburton to be true to themselves, and if they cannot assist the Unions, not to fight against them. If the capitalists gain the day now, through the agency of non-Unioniats, the working men may class themselves as serfs, and not as "free laborers" ; and when they are eating their bread without butter, they will then know what it is to work by the sweat of their brow for a miserable existence. Thanking you, Sir for space.—l am, etc,, Fidelity. September Ist, 1890.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Ki'g-tiMli Mail. Wellington, August 15. The Zealandia, with the English mail of 9th August, contract date, and Alameda witli colonial mails, 11th August, arrived at 'Frisco from Auckland, on 30th August, contract date. Billion Jnliu* lit Timarul Tim abu, September 1. Bishop Julius preached at the anniver sary services of St Mary's yesterday. In the morning he spoke strongly of the Church debt of £5000, and was decidedly sarcastic over sending to England for help to reduce it.

Second Edition riBOR QUESTIONS,

[per press association] "■'■■ TiMAitu, Sept. i. The formal cause of the wharf hands going out on strike is that trucks are loaded by non-Unionists. At 1 p.m. the chief clerk, wharf clerk, and crane driver got m the trucks, and the crew ashore began stowing oats. Two shunters were then sent down. It is expected they will be called cut. A crowd on the wharf chaffed the clerks. Mill hands meet to-night, and are ex pected to go ont .-.yamst non-Union labor. (Received September 1, 11 a.m.) Melbourne, September 1. The Secretary of the Victorian Steamship Owners' Association re ceived a cablegram from a kindred body m London stating that the farmer may fully rely on the cordial co-opera tion of the latter body, which is also prepared to render substantial mone tary assistance to enable a firm stand to be made against the strikers. A meeting of 50,000 workmen was held m Flinders Park yesterday. Some Socialists took part m the meeting] and delivered an harangue to a section of the crowd advocating rifles and dynamite to secure the abolition of the capitalist class. Public feeling against the leaders of the strike is strengthening since it has been generally recognised there was no necessity for calling out the gas stokers except with the view of terrorising and coercing public opin?o i.

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Wellington, September 1, A deputation of M.H.R.'s waited on the Railway Commissioners this morning. There were present Me&srs Ward, Rhodes, Fitchett, Buxton, J. and T. McKenzie, Major Steward, Perceval, Brown, Hall, Duncan, Walker, Verrall, Feldwick, and Marchant. The principal subjects brought under the notice of Commissioners were private railway sidings, reduction of charges on conveyance of stock, lime, bales, bags, white pine timber, and fire wood, and carriage of grain for short distances, tickets for school children, and alteration m hours of running express trains between Christchurch and Dunedin and stoppage at more stations. There was considerable discussion on some points, particularly the carriage of stock and alteration m the southern express. The Commissioners will take the sugges tions into consideration. The Customs returns for August are :— Total revenue £145,514, against £142,842 for August 1889, and £127,381 Uut month. ... Masterton, September 1. The body of Isaac Priest, who has been missing from Eketahuna for six weeks' past, was found floating m Deep Creek yesterday. Christchurch, September 1. On Saturday the railway staff presented Mr Garstin, late Traffic Manager, with a gold watch and chain. To-day the merchants presented him with a purse of 70 soys. ______

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HOME AND FOREIGN. [pee. pkess association.] (Received September 1, noon.) SHIPPING. Rio, August 29. The Ruapehu arrived to-day, and Duke of Sutherland yesterday Cargoes in good condition.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received September 1, noon.) AN INSANE MOTHER. Adelaide, September I The woman McMillan, who threw four of her children into n, dam and drowned one, is insane.

SETTLING NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, September 1. Lord Knutsford lias cabled that the Imperial Government is considering whether the circumstances would justify the introduction next year of a Bill to enable the creation of one or more seprrats colonies m Northern Queensland.

At the passage of to-day's express, there were more than the. usual number of people on the platform, and the crowd heartily cheered the marine officers who had''come out" atLytteltoii, and \ycre then en route for Dunedin,

acksmiths and their Calling.

Blacksmiths and other ironworkers should be very proud of their calling. Gold has been called the most precious of metals, and so admitted ; but, as between gold and iron, the world could better dis pense with gold. Of course we could exist without either ; but to be without iron would carry us back centuries and paralyse thousands upon thousands of in dustries, and take away nearly all the great inventions of modern civilisation. This can readily be comprehended when once attention is called to the fact. The antiquity of iron is an unsettled question, but we have mention of it m the earliest records, and from all times the workers m iron have been held m high esteem, and ofttimes considered chief among the many. The Greeks had their Vulcan and the Hebrews their Tubal Cain. Even m the wilds of Africa Dr Living ston discovered workers m iron, and the novel method they had of working it was surprising. The modern forge is an im provement over the bellows, but the latter, of course, should not be mentioned m the same breath with the rude contrivance of the Africans—an earthen forge, covered with two blow-pipes, acting without any tuyeres, but attached to two upright boxes or valves. In these valves the operator places pistons, which he works up and down alternately with either hand, and thus forces a continuous blast. It is rude but ingenious, and works reasonably well. A stone near by answers the purpose of an anvil. In early times the glory of the ironworker lay m the fact that he was the maker of swords, spears, and other im plements of War. War was tho principal occupation of people then ; might was right, and woe to the captives. Now the scene is changed. The world is peaceful. Agriculture, commerce, and the mechanical arts furnish the chief sources of livelihood, and m all these the ironworker lends, a helping hand. The farmer's implements are made by the ironworker, his horses are shod (occasionally) by the ironworker; the wheels of commerce are accelerated by his efforts. Without him it would be the slov ox-team of yore, while he almost, if not actually, personifies.machinery. Verily, the legend attributing to the ironworker the seat at the right of King Solomon, at the dedication of the great temple, is but further proof of that wise monarch's truly wonderful wisdom.—Blacksmith and Mill wright. Wednesday's express will connect a Lyttelton with the Jubilee for Wellington and Sydney, ami mails will close at Ash burton at 6 20 a. m.

THE ASHBUKTON #ITAEDIAN, MONOAY; SEPTEMBER 1, 1800.



CLOYBBB. CLOVERS. CLOY ; , ; 117 E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson and ex "Carrie L, Tyler.' RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ; ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ; , - y ALL OT CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now^Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES I ' ~TT7E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ■ PTJEE "~ TEAS STANDARD CEYLON AKD ' INDIAN ■ TEA S ;; ' ■■ ■ ;: ;';:i MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION THE CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LiTl,,, COLOMBO, .CALCUTTA,.'. . 4.nd ". . ... .. ■". ':: :.. .\ , PRINCES STREET, DLNEDIN, ' ONE^TRIAL SOLICITED. JOHNB G. ■RESTELL SQLi AGMNT, ASHBURTON TIMBKH. TIMBEi:. TIMBER. IN order to meet the Requirements of the Building Trade of this County, we liav» 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, to 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 Dryers, Linseed Oils, and Varnishes. ■ "■' W. H. GOLiiS &;C0 V .; ... ; TIMBER AND COAL MERCHaStS ' itOD'l ; if^^Sj^l MAKER, JEWELLER,-&o.. ■MurVflV IfeSS East Street, - '-• MmX*7  Ashburton A LARGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate &c. A majjnifioent , 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 WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BUTE KB R 0 L L I T & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, A SHE U II TO N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market rmt* ! Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent. Roller prwwas done on the shortest) notice. GEORGE JAMESON 'iSHBtJRTON A3TO RAKAIA HAS. FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING ' FARM !SBB'DS;"- - '■' . • :-.. ". RED AND WHITE GLOVER /i COW GRASS AND ALSYKE . RYE GRASS—COCKSFOOT 2ETC? ■ ET°]:' ": ' . ':-- WE HAVE ALSO IN. STOCK,-- TDENIP J SEEDS :;:;:-. Bftcial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, attd :n6nt but those of the best quality and description are imported ' '■ ■> Station-holders and .banners caty, always roly oti getting the newest s&tl.oKtainableJ ;



fIIHE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE X FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CA NT±,RBURY, LIMITED. i (To be registered under " The Companies I Act, 1882.") I —ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.— CAPITAL . . ... ... £110,000, Divided into 20,000 Shares at £5 each, Payable as follows :— Ten Shillings per share on application, Twenty Shillings per share on allotment, [ Twenty Shillings per share m one [ month, if required. Balance, if re- I quired, by calls of Five Shillings per share at intervals of not less than, three months. Provisional Directors. Messrs S. Bailey* : W. Boag* F. H. Brittan* M. S. Campbell*, J. Canipbellt, C. Ensor*, J. Gammack*, J. Grigg, J. Gough*, J. Haydon* J. Hardiet, R. L. Higgins*, W. Henderson*, R. B. Holds worth*, J. J. Herrick*, W. B. Howellt, A. B. Inwood*, J. Kellandt, D. M'Millan* F. D. S. Neave* A. Par sons*, J. Paget, H. W. Peryman*, J. Bennie* R. H. Rhodest, E. P. Scaly*, J. Talbott, J. Wileont. * Directors of the N.Z. Farmers Co operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Christchurch. t Directors of the Canterbury Farmers' I /Jo-operative Association, Timaru. Bankers: Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch ; National Bank, Timaru. Solicitors : Harper and Co., Christ church. Secretary, pro tern : A. H. Turnbull. Applications for share must be made upon a form to be obtained from the Secretary pro tern., afc the offices of the New. Zealand Farmers' Co-opemtive As- I sociacion at Christchurch, or from the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative As ssociation at Timaru, and must be for warded to eifc of the above addresses, together with the amount payable on ap plication. Whore the number of shares allotted is less than the number applied for the surplus monny forwarded will be credited m reduction of the amount pay able on allotment. Copies of the proposed Memorandum and Articles of Association may be in spected at either of the above-mentioned offices, or at the offices of the Solicitors of the Association at Christchurch. Applications for shares will be received up to and including Wednesday, the 30th day of September next. 8*144 0 HEM IST, E A S T ■ ■ S T R E E T A S H BUR TO N. ORFSCRIBES For COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISM, SKIN DISEASES, . AND Other Minor Ailments BROOKE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Is Per 80x,.. Are the best all round Family Medicine f We SPARROjW TAILOE AND MEN'S MERC E R. EAST STREET.



CLOVEHS "KYEGRASS COCKSFOOT THAT WITJj GEOW. /"VUBlSfcocks .of CLO VERS, Ex Rimutaka, from London, will be found ; r fresh and clean :~andjas|they an* »f English growth, is no fear of, American weeds "nr Calif ornlan . Thistle. Samples and£quotafcioiis at Lowest Current Rates" on k pplication; ; JOHN" OEE & CO.



SEALY'S FRUIT TREES, TNCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plrnna, JL Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nee 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 J through Messrs J. Scaly & Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, i 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 Uie 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 & fair share o public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. *ntions addrevssed. to Ashburton P.O. will recoive my nrbmpt attention SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREES. TREES. ti 6 ain 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 iivy 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 %bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety, trees supplied and planted by nu will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES T>ORTER AMES X ORT ER , NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN A. U LENTON 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. TTVIFTY POUNDS (^Olbs) of "The JJ Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE-QUARTER BAGS of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL FRUITGROWER, &c, ASHBURTQ N. 839 NOTICE.— Anyone found Tres passing m pursuit of game or otherwise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. ■ 24th May 76 rf^REF7S~TOEES~^5 lor1or Sale twelve or JL fourteen; - thousand one. and two year-old Macrocarpa ; finest plants m the district. Come and see for yourselves. 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.



Office of Engineer foi\ Working Rail ways, Wellington, 11th August, 1890. rpilE Railway Commissioners have sites _JL adjacent to Railway Sidings avail able for Leasing to Farmers for Grain Stores at low rentals at the following stations : Balmoral, Medbury, Hawarden, Bexley, View Hill, Mandeville, Carleton, Ladbrooks, Weedons, Homebush, South Malvern, Wasterfield, Valetta, Anama, Cavendish, Boccleuch, Seadown, Crickle wood, McLean's, Hilderthorpe, Papakaio, Peebles, Aitcheson's, "Oxbridge, 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 at the Statianniaster's Office.", at Ashburton, Timaru, and Oainaru. Applications will be received addressed to the New Zealand Railway Com missioners at the same offices up to Noon of the Bth September, 1890. Should there be more than one appli cation for any one site it will be again publicly offered forte.ider. By ordqr of the New Zealand Railway Commissioners. J. HENRY LOWE, 88 Engineer for Working Railways,



V B?A^ R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. LEASE OF STORE SITES AT COUNTRY STATIONS.



BOOKS —Thousands of Books ot every kind, including books on History^ Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c.f &c. Account Books and Stationery o every discription. A cheap line of En" velopes at 5s per thousand. • Fancy Goods, including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Case Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music—A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Concetinas, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. ■ L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hal



METHVEN BRANCH.. THE Morning train from Methven *to Rakaia will only run on MONDAYS. WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS/ THE Evening train from Rakaia to Methven will run on MONDAYS, TUES DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATUR DAYS ONLY. THE 10.5 a.m. train on Tuesdays from Rakaia to Methven will NOT run, but the 3.10 p.m. train on Tuesdays from Methven to Rakaia WILL RUN. B*lßs BY ORDER.



Dated this twenty-eight day of August, 1890. JOHN R. BLAND. W. D. HUMPHERYS. Witness to both signatures : Edwu. G. Crisp, 4182 Solicitor, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMETABLE ALTERATIONS FROM Ist SEPTEMBER. 'T" HE following reductions m train JL services will be m force from Ist September until further notice, conse quent upon the decrease m traffic oc casioned by the stoppage of work at Ports :— SOUTH LINE. THE 7.20 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch, and 4.15 p.m. from Christchurch to Ashburton, will only run on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS. THE 11 a.m. Goods train with carriage attached from Ashburton to Christchurch will NOT RUN.



IN THE ESTATE OF BLAND AND HUMPHERYS, AUCTIONEERS. IN LIQUIDATION. ALL Claims on the above firm must be sent m to the undersigned on or before 6th day of September, 1890, or otherwise they will not be recognised. JOHN G. RESTELL, Liquidator. 28th August, JLB9O. 8 174 NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership hitherto existing be tween JOHN ROBERT BLAND and WILLIAM DAVY HUMPHERYS, trading m co-partnership at Ashburton as Auctioneers, Land, Estate, and Commis- I sion Agents, has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the fifteenth day of August, 1890. Mr J. G. Restell, of Ashburton, is entitled to receive all moneys owing to the late firm, and will discharge, pro rut", all liabilities due by the late firm, the ] estate having been assigned to him. j



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (LIMITED.) :rsr o.ti oe IN consequence of the Disorganisation of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THE RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL. Intending PASSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION ab the Company's Offices. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton,



GERALDINE RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING SEPTEMBER 9th and 10th. A CCEPTANCES First Day's Handi- J-JL caps and entries for District Stakes. Novel and Selling Races, due 2nd Sep tember. 9 1 . F. WILSON SMITH. Unionism v. Free Laborers. LABORERS are respectfully requested to keep away from LYTTELTON • during the present crisis. Don't be deluded by guarantees of six months Work. 9 j* union~steam^hTp COMPANY, (LIMITED). NOTIOB "YITANTED—Men to work cargo on W Wharf at Lyttelton. Steady em ployment guaranteed to good men for »ix or twelve months.—Apply GEO. JAMESON, 8 193 Agent, Ashburton.



TENDERS. "TTTANTED Tenders for Breaking up W 400 Acres of Tussock Land m one or two lots, alongside the Ashburton iver, near Anama. Particulars can be obtained from the Undersigned, and Tenders to be sent m by noon on the Bth September. H. H. WRIGHT, BJIB4 Windermere. OWING to the continued rise m the price of Beef, for which we have to pay CASH, we are compelled to charge on and after Ist Sep. the following prices for CASH until further notice :—BEEF : Sirloins 6d, first-cut Eibs s|d, second-cut do. 4id, other cuts 2|d to 4d, Rump Steak 7d, Beef Steak 6d, Corn Round Beef 5d to 6d, Brisket of Beef 3d to 3jd. All Beef Suet to be charged for at 6d per lb, mut ton do. 3d. Ten per cent will be charged on accounts not paid on or before the 14th of the month. James (Smith James Tasker W, H. Rule Thos. Revell E, J. Cox Sam. Burnard G. Worner G. James 8J169 ~* "£2O REWARU. TN consequence of the amount of Poach ■*• ng going on m the dreeks on the Lagmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date No One will be per mitted to FISH m the Creeks on the Laghmhor Estate. DONALD McLEAN Laghmor, Ist April, 1889,



YOUNG Ladies' Journal for Septem ber. The |Ferns of New Zealand, new work ; Hypnotism, arid ether new books by the Mail. -H. M. Jones, TJIXPERIENCED Cook wants en JQ_ gagement on Farm or Station, good Baker. Apply "Cook," "Mail' Office. 9 3 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. HC\C\ Half-bred HOGGETS O ?\ r\ Half:bred EWES m lamb APPb T to mS&BK 9§4 GEO. JAMESON. MR D THOMAS. MOUNT SOMERS. THURSDAY, SFPTEMBER 4th. MR D. THOMAS will hold his usual quarterly Sale of Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, Horses, and Sundries at Mr Hood's Saleyards, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, At 12 o'clock. On account Mr A. Harvey,— 4 Good Draught HORSES, 5 to 8 years old, good workers. 0 Light HACKS, 3to 5 years old. pj A Merino EWES 1 Double-furrow PLOUGH. -J Single-furrow PLOUGH. Q Road SCOOPS. A Set Shaft HARNESS. 1 Four-horse DRAY. 4 Tip CART. i-Ton Kidney POTATOES ; §£ Tons Blue Derwents SBE3J|f<OT Also a large assortment of FRUJT and FOREST TREES. Lot of sundries *oo numerous to par ticularise. I Other entries can be made with Mr John Hood. D. THOMAS, 8i 188 Auctioneer. ____________ FRIDAY, sth SEPTEMBER, 1890. MR D. THOMAS will hold his usual quarterly sale of Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Live and Dead- Stock at Patton's yards on the above date. 3 Head CATTLE. 7 Springers. 1 BULL, 18 months old. ' 100 Fat Merino WETHERS. i On account various Clients,- — i-Ton Kidney POTATOES. 9k Tons Blue Derwents. TSet 5-lcaf HARROWS. Lot, of Sundries. A large assortiuenL of Fruit and Forest Trees. Other ertries can be made with Messrs Hibbs Bros. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS Auctioneer.