Boundary Road.-From the South Rakaia Road Hoard forwarding account for half share of costs of maintenance etc., to the Boundary Road. The amount was passed for payment. kuie's road. It was resolved to have the tussocks, cufc of Rule's Road,, and some shingle put on the road near the water race crossing. Christy's eoad. Resolved to get the tussocks cut along the side of crown of Christy's Road near the Wakfinui Creek. KOAD OFF BOUNDARY EOAD. Ihe Surveyors were instructed to have a hole at the ansfle of a bye road leading to R.S. 20154 tilled up. JONES' ROAD. The Surveyors were instructed to report ou the state of Jones'road. WAKANUI TOWNSHIP KOAD. The Surveyors were instructed to report on a piece of Wakanui Township Road requiring forming from its junction with Chertsey Road. ACCOUNTS. After passin? accounts the Board ad journed..

The Church of England and Methodists.

Afc the AsfUuirton Wesleyan Church, on Sunday niormng, the Rev. S. Lawry preached a sermon on the "Distinctive Mission of Methodism," m which he replied to the strictures made on the preceding Sunday by the Bishop of Christchiirch with regard to the division of the Methodists from the Church of England. The preacher said he was induced to make this reply because attacks of a similar kind were being so frequently made on the position occupied by the Methodists, that it seemed necessary to consider whether or not that position could be justified. Basing his remarks on Luke yi., 22, 23, he pointed out that separation might be good and praise worthy as well as the opposite. In defence of the separate existence of the Methodist churches four propositions were put forth :— I."The Methodists were virtually driven out of the Church of England because of their fidelity to Scriptural truth." As a simple matter of fact the great majority of Methodists never belonged to the Church of England. When the Wesleys gathered their first converts, the balk of them were from among people who belonged to no church, and were cared for by no church. When these sought recognition by the parish I clergy, the treatment usually accorded to them was rude and rough persecu tion. They were refused admission to the communion, and were set on with sticks and stones and mud, and all kinds of abuse, the mob often being headed by the pj'rish clergy man. If, therefore, they were to have any religious exislence at all, their sepa ration from the Church of England was simply a necessity. The cauee of all this opposition was not heresy. They were not accused of teaching anything contrary to the Scriptures. They maintained that salvation was nob by works of men, but fey faith m Christ; they taught the neces sity of the new birth by the power of the Holy Spirit working through repentance and faith, m opposition to regeneration by the baptismal rite; they asserted that every Christian might know of his accept ance m the sight of God, and that it was God's purpose to save His people from all their sins even m this life. It was the teaching of these truths that shut the doors of the Churches m the face of the great evangelists, and drove them to the fields or wherever else they could preach |h§ Gospel to th,os§ who wepe wijljng iq |e#r. Althousli never formally excom municated, thia persecuting treatment made it necessary to organise separate means of carrying on and coraoryinjr the work to whiph the Wesleys felt them selves called of God, If any were guilty of the sin of sgjnstn, surely |b was those who, made the separation necessary bjr their divisive opposition to what all now admit to have been a great work of God. 2. "The denunciation of Methodism as a schism, is based on a misconception of Christian unity." According to the New Testament, schism is the spirit of division m the church, and not separation from any church organisation ; and true unity is that of the Spirit which is kept m the bond of" peace, and often exists more fully' among tJhrist'ians outwardly divided, than among some within the same church. 3. " Methodism is no more dissent from the Church of England, than the Church of England is dissent from Roman Catholicism." If it be urged that the Church of England only'endeavored to get back to the teaching of the Apostles, fhe sShfe'might b£ §aid of Methodism, '4." f'fTh'e special'worjt of Methodism pajj'at present'be fetter parked on by nieans of a separate organisation than by reunion with the Church of England. This justifies continued separation, lhe preacher here referred to the way m which God set His seal of approval on Methodist work by continually adding to the membership till over five millions were now enrolled. Although the fierce oppo. sition of the past is not continued, yet the Church of England as a whole has not room for Methodist doctrines nor for Methodist -work. He therefore advised them to be loyal to their church, and to all that had given them their distinctive existence.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HAEVEST PROSPECTS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Prince of Wales as President. It is expected that nearly twenty Australian representatives will be present at the Congress. EGYPT. The second division of the Mediter ranean squadron being at Alexandria is supposed to be connected with the alleged intention of the Sultan of Turkey to appoint a new Khedive for Egypt. NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCES. A large broker m the city has offered to negotiate and take £1,000,000 worth of New South Wales Treasury bills at 4 per cent. ALLSOP AND COMPANY. At a meeting of shareholders m Allsop and company, displeasure was expressed at the result of the committee of enquiry into the management of the company, but after a great deal of disorder the directors' report was adopted. RAILWAY OUTRAGE. A lady has been shot m. a first-class railway carriage at Bedford. She de clared that she had been assailed by a young man when near Leicester, and that he had made his escape through the window of the carriage. A SCANDAL. Lady de La Zouche was to-day charged with being drunk while riding m Hyde Park. The police testified that she smelt of drink, and was taken to a hospital where she was galvanised. The case was dismissed. THE McKINLEY TARIFF. The McX inley tariff m force m the United States is almost ruinous m the effect on the tin plate industry m Wales. A VISITOR. Mr Rudyard Kipling, the well known author, is arranging a trip to New Zealand and Samoa for the benefit of his health. MADAME MELBA. Sir Augustus Harris, lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, is offering Madam Melba an engagement for next season for i>2so per night. The prima donna has been engaged for tile season m Paris, and m September will sing m Brussels. THE NEW INTERCOLONIAL STEAM SRVICE.. Mr Huddart has completed the ar rangemeut for the new colonial steam service. New vessels will be built by steel, and will combine safety, speed, and comfort. It is expected that they will be a distinct advance on the vessels usually employed for short runs. Messrs Swan and FFunter have secured the contract for building the steamers. There will be a fortnightly service between Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, and New Zealand at first, and weekly service m a short time. The ships will be introduced to the public by trips to the land of the mid night sun during the next excursion season. The first two will be reserved for colonial visitors to Europe. The first subscribers to the company wifl be placed on the same footing as the men who are promoting the syndicate. ipjSSSIA- 4ND, FR.ANCE. Lqjjdon. August 8. The (i Standard's" Vienna corres pondent says that the Russo-French alliance is looked upon there as the re markable event of the year. Diploma tists admit that deep-rooted popular discontent with the international posi tion has been revealed, the whole of ; whose people desire to see a change made m the map of Europe.

[PER JPBES.S ASSOCIATION.]

London, August 5. "The Times," m referring to the English harvest, considers that it will be late and below the average. August?. Rains have partially destroyed 'the Mexican crops. 1 w Berlin, August 7. The poem entjtlecl '(Emperor, give us Bread," has teen confiscated by \he Herman putftprities. New Yoke, August 8, There is a considerable demand here for wheat on behalf of Russia, Lqnwon, August 7- The " Daily News" estimates that the American wheat crop will give a total yield of 550,000,000 bushels, of which 190,500,000 bushels will be available for European requirements. A WEEK OF PRAYER. The Wesleyan Conference have de cided to set apart a special week for prayer throughout England and thf* colonies, bub tijip datffis uoh yet 'iij;ed.

CRICKET The "..Sportsman " thinks that Lord Sheffield's team is probably the strongest which has ever left England. THE SALVATION ARMY. Lady Henry Somerset to-day laid the corner stone of a Salvation Army barracks at Tottenham, [^CONSECRATION, Tlio'lJishop of London will shortly hold a service of reconsecration of the church which was lately desecrated W the suicide' of a Hvoman.' ' _^J| : CONGRESS OF HYGIiU^S The International Cou^^^^H Hygiene will open nc^|^^HH

TREASON IN FRANCE.

jtaris, august i. Owing to revelations at captain Tripone's trial, the French Govern ment have issued an order prohibiting officers anr 1 manufacturers trading m arms and munitions of war with foreigners. THE ST MAUDE DISASTER. '' Paris, August 6. The station master at St Made has been released frqm custody.

THE GERMAN EMPRESS

IJERLJU, AUgUSt 7, The Empress has returned from JTelixstgne. ■

AUSTRALIAN.

SYMPATHY WITH STURGEON. Sydnby, August 8. The Anglican Synod. \\M passed » resolution, of sympathy with the Rev Mr Spurgeon. Objection was taken to the resolution by several members, on the ground that Mr Spurgeon is a schismatic. TH^ SNEAKING QUESTION". , Sydney, August 9. The conference between the pastoral ists and the shearers has concluded satisfactorily, and an agreement has been drafted which includes the pastoralists' definition of freedom of contract, and permits non-unionists to work "without molesta^on, favour, or intimidation from either side.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS.

Thursday Ism«£, August 9, , The cru^sorq walked faultlessly' throughout the voyage. The officersj are convinoed that they q,re good sea boats, but they have the disadvantage of being very wet m rough sea.

THE RECENT FLOODS.

Melbourne, August 9. The recent floods caused damage to the railways to the extent of £25,000. SERIOUS FIRE. Hay's drapery establishment at Eaglehawk, near Sandhurst, has been destroyed by fire. The 4a;m.age is estimated at £42,00,0, fhe Npw #ea lautl companies have a risk, but the amount is not known at present.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

. Auckland, August 7. The Education Board rejected the motion to abolish home lessons. William Lowther, a middle-aged man, while cutting chaff m a bairn at Dairy" Flat fell down ans' -exited,' He lwd no relatives m the colony. ' The Liberal Association have dcci led to lia public meeting, under the auspices* c Societies, to sqpnart the general y of the Government, rived Taupo from Fiji. -She reports another destructive lire occurred at ika !on July 14, which destroyed -al buildings. The Pinters Club il had to be pulled dowa. The losses ~H>in§ tee/liwui^ for

loss, £300; Henderson and Company's store, miinsured, loss, £200; Stevens' Buildings, uninsured, load £50 ; Harwon Planters-Club and other buildings, unin sured, loss £1050 Auckland, August 8. The tailoresses on strike have been placed on strike pay. The dispute is still unsettled. Intimidation to the free bootmakers is being resorted to. Last night one man was assailed with rctten eggs and hustled and threatened on leaving work. Another case was reported to the police to-day. PoUoe are stationed at the boot factories on the men leaving work. Wellington. August 8. An influential meeting of journalists was held this morning, Mr C. Rous Marten presiding. Among those present were the Hon. the Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives, the Hon. the Minister of Edu cation, and Carncross, M.H.R. It was unanimously decided to establish an In stitute of Eew Zealand Journalists, and a provisional Committee was appointed to draw up a constitution. I The Hinemoa arrived from Greymouth yesterday with 50 unemployed, who will be sent to the employment offering along the west coast of this island. In addition to the signatures to the petition m favor of the Shop Hours Bill collected here, sixty were received from Palmersqon North, iucluding those of the mayor and several small shopkeepers. Wbstpobt, August 8. The police enquiries into the stabbing case on the brig Adelaide resulted m no evidence of anything, but that the wounds were accidentally inflicted. The wounded man is progressing favorably m the hospital. Oamaru, August 8. A -special meeting of the County Couticil was held to clay, at which the following resolution regarding Mr Oadman'sCounties Act Amendment Bill was carried unani mously :—■*• That this Council protests against section ten (one-man-one-vote) of the proposed Counties Act Amendment Bill as being unjusc, uncalled for, andun suited to county government, and that section «xty of the original Act be retained m its entirety." The resolvtion was ordered to be forwarded to the Horn J. McKenzie, as member for the district. The Council also suggested that the Act be amended so as to allow of as many as tvelve members composing a county council. DuNEJtfN, August 8, The "Globe" fire inquiry was ad journed till Monday after a few witnesses had been examined. Mr Da Leon gave evidence of leaving the editor's room about 10 p.m. and turning off the gas. The Minister of Justice has telegraphed to Dr Macgregor that he is sending Mr Beetham, R.M. of Christchurch, to con duct the Seacliff enquiry. He invites Mr Kitchen of the " Globe " to intimate when he is prepared to proceed.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

I PER PRESS ASSOCIATION ] ttuiciile. WOODVILLE, August 10. A man named North committed suicide by shooting himself at Makawie. He left a note saying he was tired of life. It is supposed he was one of the unemployed.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE KING OF SERVIA.

Home and Foreign.

[per press association ,j (Received August 10, 10.30 a.m.)

.. St. Petersburg, August 9. The young King of lias gone to Vienna, after a successful visit to the Ozp,r»

PORTUGUESE CURRENCY.

JULSBOS, AUgUSL O. The Portuguese Government is issu ing fifty and hundred reis notes on a bronze basis.

PARACHUTIST KILLED.

London, August {■), Higgins, tlie parachutist, made a descent at Leeds yesterday, but m coming down fouled some telegraph wires. The unfortunate man, who was m a risky position on the cross, fell thirty-five feet, and was killed, his back being broken.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Washington, August 8. President Balmaceda is vainly ofter ing to buy the Uniteq St^es -w^rslu'p Baltimore for four million dollar^.

REVOLUTION FEARED.

It is expected the cruiser Charleston will be ordered to Houqlulu^ wl^ere $ revolution }s; feared.

MR LOWELL.

James Russell Lowell is seriously ill--'

SUPREME COURT.

» ■'■ I run puess association.] Chkistohurch, August 10. The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court were commenced this morning be fore Mr Justice Dennistan. His Honor, m charging the Grand Jury, said the calendar on this occasion was both long and serious, and he was not able to con gratulate the jury on the same absence of cases of violence as was the case at the two previous serous, O^fc of the fifteen cases a large nu.mb.er wer« of violence. There was on© case of attempted murder, one of manslaughter, three of robbery with violence, and one of indecent assault. His Honor then proceeded to refer to the various cases, Charles Dewar, Arthur Feast, Harry Feast and Samuel Dobbinson, charged v, ith breaking and tntering into a bake house, pleaded "guilty." Charles Dewar was further charged with breaking into the warehouse of Aaron Ayers, and steal ing bananas, dates and keys. He was founded guilty, but recommended to mercy. Dobbinson and Aithur Feast were placed on probation for six months, and Harry Feast and Dewar to find a surety of £50, to come up for sentence when called on, and to be of good be haviour for twelve months.

The San Francisco mail closes at Aahbur' ton on Wednesday next at 6.15 p.m.- Money orders must be obtained not, later than 3 p.m. The direct liner Rimntaka, from London, ida the Gape, arrived at Hobart on Satur day forenoon. She sii'el for Welling ton m the evening. She 1-uided 4S passengers for Australian ports, and has 143 for New Zealand At the meeting of the Oddfellows' Lodge, Ashbiirton, on Friday evening, it was re solved to support the Friendly Societies' Act Amendment Bill, and the secretary was instructed to send a copy of the resolution embodying the Lodge's opinion to the member of Parliament m charge of the Bill, and also to Mr E. G. Wright, the member for the district. The late Mr Harold Hassal's life was insured m the National Mutual Life Associa tion office for £500, and the Association deserves honorable mention for the prompt settlement of the claim. The papers were rendered to the Christchurch office of the Association on August 4, and on the follow ing day a cheque for the full amount of the claim was paid over. Mr E. Tennyson Smith, " The Second Gough," makes his first appearance m Ash burton at the Oddfellows' Hall this even ing, and the public will doubtless have a literary treat such as has rarely been pro vided here before. We are requested to call attention to the fact that the doors will be open at 7.15 p.m. to admit those who have previously secured tickets, and the box office at the Hall will be open at 7.30 for sale of tickets. In many places hundreds have been turned away, so tickets should be secured m advance. I Parties on the look out for choice wedding presents, should call into Mr Andrew Black's premises m East Street and inspect the stock there. Mr Black has just had a large glass case fitted up for the display of silver ware etc., consisting of silver cups, cruets, sugar and creams sets, also afternoon sets, butter knives, biscuit barrels, egg frames etc., etc.,—[Advfc]. Tjik Best Remedy for Indigkstion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident^ recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whica we are subjects. Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine Aendors throughout the world 1' True economy. To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex cels cf astringency

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1891.



Gffss and Clover Seeds. -FOE SALE /HLOVERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDED. THESE ARE PURE AND FRESH AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED ON. ALSO,— Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ARTIFICIAL MANURES OF ALL KINjJS. lull). JliMil, ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JUST IiAWDEH— Ex OTAKr, Paperhangings, Paperhangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. ELOOKING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. I BAST STREET REVOLUTION. ' ''O ASH VERSUS CREDIT. XTNDER the old system of " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad Debte, CJ etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorgmised our Business and decided to sell for CASH ONLY. In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit pf Beady Money we have made the following reductions m our prices, viz.,— Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 80s, reduced to 655, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 90s, reduced to 755, Cash, Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 955, reduced to 80s, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure , a « *tp-i i _„-,„„„(l J«ual i«ice) 22s 6d; reduced to 15s 6d, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure , r. rx ,m  , mnnrinTinn (usuai Price) 255, reduced to 17s 6d. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure . , 1; SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure 3 ouV 55,5, Cash.' SPARROW & BERSYMAN 0 A.SH TAILOBS <fe OUTFITTERS. EAST STREET, ASHBI/RTOK 1 Andrews' Poisoned Grain. FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPARfI OWS IS 'TVT OST TJpeoNOMXCAL AND TjIFFECTIVB. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH, D. THOMAS. D. THOMAS] (Lats of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON t * «>ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. ■ Tinwald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fafc, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing salea as per arrangement. v ; . ——>—■ —; -. CLOYEES- TURNIP SEEDS, Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAIs THOROUGHLY BE RF. LIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. 1 HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Jtli X iLGrJIi ASS GIVLNG SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, A-NDFIRSs T-CL AS S GOO-K.O JBOOTi CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, ASHBUIiXCW,



Public Notices. U.A.O.D. SPECIAL summoned meeting Monday night, August 10. Consideration ef Graduated scale ;<t:d otlier important busi ness. £. SALEK, Secretary. 8§47 WAJNTEi) Known —J. Nicholas (lato with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened m shop late T. Chambers, East street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial solicited. 7 165 ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. rfIHE last Ingleside (Fancy Dress) of X the season will be held on FRIDAY, 14th of August, m the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 p.m. Members admitted as usual. If on- ■ members—Adults, Double ticket, ss; Gentlemen single, 4s ; Ladies, 2s. Liberal refreshments provided. J. SEALY, ? 383 Hon. Sec. t D THOMAS ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1891. I SHALL have for sale at the above Fixture the following LINES OF GOOD SHEEP— 1 nnn cr°ssbred ewes,, J. VJ U\J sound mouths, m Lamb. O£JA Fat MERINO WETHERS Qf)f) CROSSBRED FREEZERS Q(\r\ CROSSBRED HJGGETS Also, Lines of FAT AND STORE SHEEP AND CATTLE. D. THOMAS, ! 8 35 Ashburion. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Grand National Steeplechases, August 13; Hunt Club Steeplechases, August 15, at Christchurch. CHEAP EXCURSION to CHRIST CHURCH, AUGUST 13. ON the 13th August the 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ash burton, the 3.45 p.m. train from Ashburton to Timaru, the 7.20 a.m. train from Ashbur ton to Christchurch, and 4.15 p.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton will NOT run. In lieu thereof an Excursion Train will run as under from Timaru to Christ church and back, taking passengers for Christchurch from Hinds, Windermere, Winslciw, a> return fares of 8/6 and 6/6, frsm, Tinwald, Ashburton, Cherfcsey, Rakaia,, at 7/0 and 5/0. Children three to twelve years half rates, under three years free. The train will convey ordinary passengers as well as excursionists, and will stop if required at all stations where the ordinary trains which it replaces* usually stop. It will leave Timaru at 7.10 a.m., Ranghaitft %.2!f, Hinds 9.0, WinslQW &1& Tinwald 9.28, Ashburton 942, Ohertsey 1043, tfakaia 10.27, arriving at Christchuroh at 12.10 p.m. Passengers for the Racecourse can alight at Sockburn, or leave Christchurch for the Racecourse by special train at 12.40 p.m. The return train will leave Christ church at 4.50 p.m., and. b.e du,e from Rakaia at 6.56 P-ik-.j 7.17, Ashburton f.sfs, Timyajd $,4. Winslow §.lfy fluids 8,3% Rangiteta 9.5. The train from Spvivigburn on the 13th' will leave Tinwald at 9.33 a.m., and arrive at Ashburton at 9.40 ; and the train from Methven will start at 8.55 a.m., and be due from I auriston at 9.32, arriving at Rakaia at 10.15 a.m., both connecting with the excursion train. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7.0 v,,xs. and run thirty-five minute later than time-table tim,^. On the 15th August the evening train from Christchurch -to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p.m. and run thU'ty-Jve minutes later than time-tabje times up to, Cjliertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 7.5.5, p..m.- The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7.0 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes, later than time-table times, BJ^ BY ORDER. MILES AND COT I MESSRS MILES & CO., m conjunc tion with MR GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton, have received instructions from the Trustees m the Estate of the late Hon. W. ft, Peter, to offer For Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, DURING OCTOBER NEXT, 4000 ACRKS or thereabouts, OF THE WELL-KNOWN IIAMI ESTATE, Situated on the banks of the River Hinds, In the County of ASHBURTON. The above mentioned block is first-class agricultural land, level, easily worked, ] with an abundant water supply m all j seasons. It is also within easy distance of the Railway. The survey will be commenced at once, and the land will be laid off m FARMS, OF FROM 100 to 250 ACRES > Each with road frontage leading to the Cavendish, Anama. and Valetta Rail way Stations, A portion will be laid off into 10 acre allotments for the convenience of small settlers, who may desire to make a home for themselves with the chance of obtain ing employment m the neighborhood, and there will also be a block reserved for a school and church. The sale of the Anama land should command the attention of farmers, as it is virgin soil, only waiting practical culti vation to produce the best crops of grain, troots and grass,, Lithograph plans, showing subdivisions, will be obtainable shortly. The auction sale will be held at Ash burton about the end of October, and the exact date will appear m a future adver isement. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 204 Hereford street, Christchurch ; or to MR GEO. JAMESON, ?JrW2 AsHburton..



Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD DUBLIO NOTICE is hereby civei. L tfmt at its next meeting to be held ou AUGUST 31, it is liv; intention of the ' Upper Ash!)urtun Road Board to strike and levy the undermentioned Rates :— WAKD. BATE. Lasrhuijr, $d m the £. Westerfield M m the £. Forks |d m the £. Winch more £d m the £. Allenton and Dromore ... |d m the £. For the year beginning on the Ist day of April, 1891, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1892, payable, m one sum j on September 14, 1891. And that the Rate Book is now open for Inspection during office hours at the Road Board Office, Thomas' Buildings, West Street, By Order. J. DAVISON, Clerk, i Ashburton, Aug. 8, 1891. 8t I A ~~ ' /COMPLIMENTARY 1 YINNER WILL BE GIVEN TO R. McOWEN, Esq., ! Previous to his departure from Ash burton, OK ' j TUESDAY, 11th in»t., AT 7 P.M., AT MR HENRY'S HOTEL. I TICKETS can be obtained from the Committee :—- Dr. Tweed R. Friedlander j W, B. Denshire A. Curtis ', D. Thomas C. W. Purnell G. G. Merewether E. G. Crisp Or HENRY ZANDER, B§s Hon. dec. tw GHR*.:A.T SUCCESS T£* OF THE QHEAP QLEARING SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & CCS S T O_O KZ. ! EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE I BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK JL still left, which mast be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, afc STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. K^" N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3s 9d reduced to Is 9cl d.W. Alcorn \ Co ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIDE© BUILBIISG MATERIALS 'of EVERY DESCRIPTION, WHSTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AKD HOMEBUSH. A T —— GREY YA^M¥ NUTS,, FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, R.4IL.S ? STAKES, SraPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRIiJ NAII4S, all Barbed and Plain, BJses, PAINTS, OILS, &q ■ICSriaA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, nextMrGeo. Jamieson's opposite Bank of Ausfcralasia 4J?D AT RaKAIA] WINTER CIEAEING SALE AT 11 m:. Stock must be REDUCED- JGIOOO —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give An oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination; of fche Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, tnd the prices must clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, $ RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND, SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H, Collier " The Corner."



ODDFELLOWS'HALL'aSHBURTON To-lVigelit. To-3Vi»lit. MR E. TENNYSON SMITH'S Grand Word for Word Recital of »f. B. Gouoh's Most Famous Oration, " FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS," Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock by Rev. E, A, Spotfc, Popular Prices , , Is, & 6d, Tickets may be obtained from the following stores;~~Mr R. Alcorn, Mr Flowers, Mr Davis, Mrs Pearson, Mrs Buchanan, Mr Collins, Mr Jones. 8 _____ _ T>EWARE of Cheap Advertising. No j£3 one can give Twenty for Ten Shillings. French and Colonial Ex perience and finished tiadesmanship is the guarantee of my success and oldest shop m Ashburton. As m the past, more able m future to maintain my indisputable qualified reputation for neatness a^d, quality and cheapness m c.om.parjson. |p, sq called Bootmakers, "All kinds o? Boots and Shoes kept, and repairing done neatly at once.—J. M. Moison, Town Hall Shop, East street. SATURDAY, AUQUST }5,, IMPORTANT SAJLM OF 940 A°R E s 940 adjoining the Mgtl^er} Township, Divided into small Farms, varying m area from 36 to 204 Acres. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from R. M. Morten, tfsq., to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, [AUGUST 15, at XI a.m., 9,40 AOE^ S 040 Close to the METHVEN TOWNSHIP, divided i"to Sm.aU Farms of from $6 fa 204 Acres, Thjs Sale affords a very favorable opportunity of persons acquiring ama.ll farms to tlu^ thriving townshl** fc—- ■ *■'" .tis of payment will be very liberal, Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect the property. Any further particulars on application. Lithographed plans supplied by the undersigned. igpf Note time of Sale—ll a.m. ~T*. BULLOCK, B§4o Auctioneer. ?^»STOP AND KEADJff! GREAT SUCCESS OF THE ]\ X W BOOT SHOP. STILL GREATER BARGAINS JUST OPENING UP. Ladies' Evening Shoes, 2s 6d worth 5s 6d. Ladies' Calf Kid Shoes, 8s 6d worth 10s 6d. Ladies' Calf Kid Balmorals, 10s 6d worth 13s Cd. Men's Ntiiled Shooters, 9s 6d worth 12s od. Men's Kid Leg Goloshed, fair stitched, 12s Cd, a real bargain, cannot be equalled under 16s 6d. A few pair Stanley Slippers left at 2s. Children's Boots, 7 to 10 at 3s 9d, 11 to 11 at 4s 9d. ! PRICES DEFY COMPETITION. A LL GOODS Marked m Plain Figures ~t\- m the Windows. CORNER OF EAST AND MOOiRE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J # BROCKELBANK,



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