up blocks of land for settlement by the formation of roads and bridges to afford access to such blocks. Mr Seddon assured the Committee that the money would be judiciously and im* partially spent. Mr Fergus suggested an addition to the clause, that no money should be expended m the direction .indicated until after its appropriation by the House", but Mr Seddon said he could not accept it. and it was lost by 21 to 6, after a lengthy dis cussion, and the clause was added to the Bill, with verbal amendment. The other clauses were agreed to, and the Bill reported THIRD READINGS. ■ The Dentists Act Amendment Bill and University of Otago Council Election Bill were read the third time and passed. The House rose at 3.55 a.m.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

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London, September 3. The silver bullion on board the Espiegle was intended to pay Arm strong's firm for munitions of war. Valparaiso, September 2. It is believed that President Bal xnaceda escaped over the Andes via the south pass. A friend of his named Verduga was captured at Talca, an in land town some distance south of Santiago, with a million pesos (about £30,000 sterling) m his possession. Persons found harbouring officials of the late Government are being summarily shot.

ROAD BOARD.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The monthly meeting was held on Thursday; Present Messrs Lyttelton, McLean and Stringfellow. In the absence of Mr Coster m Wellington (m connection with the thirds m dispute) Mr Lyttelfcen presided. The Clerk reported that the various contracts m the district were well ad vanced or finished satisfactorily. The maintenance contractors were somewhat m arrears with work and it would take them quite a month over contract time to finish, therefore it would not be necessary to call for fresh tenders till the November meeting. A number of other roads re quired tussocking. Mr Oxley forwarded valuation of piece of railway section 5147 and it was re solved to forward same to Mr Holmes for approval. In the event of the offer being accepted tenders to be called for making the cutting to the river. Advice was received from treasury de partment of the payment of the balance of subsidy. Mr Anderson wrote stating that he Lad jiow purchased his land from the New Zealand and Australian Land Company, and desired that the arbitration be com pleted. Resolved that Mr Allen be written to on the subject, and the matter gone on with. A number of ratepayers asked that Baker's, Hardy's, and Norman by roads as far as the Methven railway be put m order. Resolved that members and the clerk inspect the roads and re port to the next meeting. Mr Harvey offered to pay £1 per annum for a pi«ce of land originally planted with trees on the South belt. Resolved that as the Board could not let the land, the same be planted with pines along the whole belt to the main South road. Mr T. Richards wrote asking the Board to close the short piece of road running through rural sections 15844, 15846, and 15847. It was of no use to anyone but himself and the Acton people, who were not against it being closed. Resolved that the necessary steps be taken as soon as Mr Allan wrote to the effect that his company had no objection. The Chief Surveyor wrote with regard to. the purchasers of the road lately closed, stating that the cost of registration, etc., would be 465. A certificate was required from the chairman. Mr Jameson forwarded cheque for £11 3s 3d on account of gum saplings sold. Mr McLean reported that he had re ceived information that the sand on Hogg's whare was now within six feet of the east fence and m that space it was two feet deep. Resolved to put the contractors on at once to keep Ihe track clear. Mr McLean called attention to sa»d blows near Loav's ; the contractor had stated this work was not m his contract. The clerk said it wa«, and produced Brown's specification to that effect. The clerk was instructed to see that Brown did the work or else to put someone else on and charge the amount to the contrac tor. The sub-Committee reported on the question of shingling on the Mount Hutt boundary road between Mitcham and level crossing above Sherwood. Resolved that.in the opinion of this Board it would be quite sufficient if some 45 chains ■were mettaled ; and the clerk was in structed to write the Mount Hutt Board to that effect. It was decided to have gorse cleared out of plantation and to have some miles of roads tussocked. The following tenders were accepted: —Re-forming and blinding Kyle road, M. Sheehan," at Is lOd per chain ; tus socking McPhail's road, 3. R. Cole, at 3|d per chain ; tussocking Kyle and Gardner's roads, E. McAnulty, at 3d and 3Ad per chain; forming footpaths, R. Moodie, 2s 3d per chain, and metal lid per yard. No tender was accepted for the open crossing or tussocking Sherwood road, and it was "resolved to have the latter skim ploughed ; tenders to be called Accounts for £94 Is 2d were passed for payment and the Board went into with cemetery business ; and after passing ac counts adjourned. J-

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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IMPERIAL COMMERCIAL ■■ : ■ UNION. : •'. .:■■ : London, September 3. A conference of Chambers of Com merce is being held m Dublin. A resolution was passed favoring the ex pediency of arranging a close com mercial union between England and the Colonies. It is believed a congress o! all the Chambers of Commerce m the British Empire would conduce largely to this end. Sir Arthur Rolht advocated a differential tariff m faeor of the colonies. MISSING SHIP. The barque GtuJteosunde, from New castle to Penang, is posted as missing. SLAViN, THE FIGHTER. P. FrSlaviri, the Australian pugilist, who'was recently declared bankrupt, has paid his creditors m full, with four per cent interest arid an application to have his bankruptcy annulled has been granted. A PAUPER M.P. In the City Court to-day, Patrick J. Foley jMi3P# for Conneniara, was sum- Bioaed bftfcft Wftndsworth

I for refusing to pay for the support of liis wife, who. is m the workhouse. The case was adjourned. LABOUR, QUESTIONS. Mr Mann is urging upon the trade unionists that it is a waste of energy to send their best organisers to Parlia ment, and that the movement is prema ture. The strike of engineers m the Thames Iron Works has ended m the directors conceding their demands. LOSS OF THE LIZZIE HORTON. London, September 4. The Lizzie Horton, of Sydney, was wrecked m a hurricane on Guln»ire Shoals and sank, but the crew were saved. FEDERATION. In speaking on the question of a commercial union between England and the colonies at the Dublin Con ference, Sir A. Rollit said that it would involve some sacrifice of free trade, but he argued that federation upon a iiscal basis would strengthen the empire. The time had arrived when they must protect their own interests. He denied that the motion was merely veiled protection. The fiscal union of the Empire was the problem of the day; cheapness was no longer the chief object.

MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

Berlin, September 3. Orders have been given to largely increase the German artillery. The press declare the time is drawing near when the unity of the Fatherland will have to be defended again, and a second Sedan is possible. September 3. President Balraaceda's family are at Santiago under the protection of his ! Ccmquessionalist brother-in-law. FATAL TRAIN ACCIDENT. Paris, September 4 A train conveying French troops to the manoeuvres became derailed at Calmont Chaldanray, near Dijon, and fell over a steep embankment. It is reported that two hundred have been killed and many injured. , :

RIOTS IN CHINA.

Pekin, September 3. Rioting has been renewed at Tchang j Sha, and the mission stations and the whole of the foreign property have been burned. No lives were lost. RUSSIA AND CHINA. In order to counteract the construc tion of the Siberian Railway by Russia, the Chintse Government has decided to extend the Fientsin Kaiping railway to the Northern frontier.

DISMISSED.

Constantinople, September 3. The Grand Vizier has been dis missed.

EUROPEAN POLITICS.

Vienna, September 3. Interviews are taking place between the Emperor of Germany and Austria and General Yon Caprivi, German Chancellor, and Count Kalnoky, Aus trian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

ROAD ACCENTS AT WORK.

i New York, September 3. _ Highwaymen boarded a frain m Samuel. Texas, and having exploded a dynamite cartridge m the train, plun deced the carriages. During the ex citement the robbers escaped m the direction of Mexico, and the amount of plunder is not known. i

AUSTRALIAN.

THE MALTHOUSE FIRE. Melbourne, September 3. The New Zealand Insurance Com pany has a lien of £500 upon the buildings of Burston's malthouse. THE GAMBIER ENQUIRY. The marine enquiry into the loss of the Gairbier has begun. Captain Bell attributes the catastrophe to the Easby failing to port her helm as required by the regulations. The starboard-boat was capsized owing to the passengers clutching at the chain attached to the Gambler's side, and when the vessel sank the boat was drawn under by the davits. MISSING SHIP. According to the Underwriters' Association it should be the Ellen Rickman which has been posted as missing and not the Gustemunde.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 4. The Auckland Liberal Association tor day welcomed Mr J. P. Cox, M.P. fox- Blare, as " a representative of liberalism m the United Kingdom," Arrangements are being made for him to address a public meeting. The Waitemata County Council passed a resolution protesting against the restriction m the Slaughter Houses Amendment Bill upon settlers killing cattle or sheep for domestic use and being debarred fsom selling the residue. They also condemned the proposals of Mr .Jackson Palmer, M.H.R. m the Comities Act Amendment Bill fcr a graduated tax on absentees from the province or colony. Wellington, September 4. Charles Lindgreen, who was convicted of forgery on Monday and remanded for enquiry by the Probation Officer, was sentenced to six months to-day, the report being unfavourable. .' The Licensing Bench granted a large number of extensions to 11 p.m., but refused all applications for 12 o'clock liednees. Mr Fraser, a member of the bench dissented from all extensions. Uamauu, September 4. At the quarterly meeting of the Oamaiu Licensing Committee to-day, the publicans of the town applied for the extension of the hour of closing to 11 p.m. Ihe application was refused.

Banquet & Presentation to W.C. Walker, Esp

An event which has been on the tap'» for some time past m the Mount Somen district, came off last night m the Mnuul Somers Hotel, when a large him thoroughly representative gathering 1 took place there, to do honor t<> Mr W. C. Walker, the late Member of the Hoiwe oi Representatives for the district, who had been invited to dinner to meet many old friends, and to receive a presentation. The chair was taken by Mr A. E Peaohe, of Mount Somers station, sup ported by the guest of the evening, and Messrs I). Thomas, 0. J. Harper, H. Friedlandcr, Duncan Cameron, and Geo. McMillan. The vice-chair was filled by Mr Andrew McFarlane, of Springburu. Among those present were visitors from all parts ot the district around Mount Somers, and a number from Ashburton, Alford Forest, Ashburton Gorge, and Springhurn. Apologies were received from Messrs C. G. Tripp, W. L. Allan, M. Stitt, R. Patton, W. Baxter, W. Mit chell, H. 0. Turner, A. H. Shury, H. Zander, R. Friedlander and M. Fried lander. After the excellent dinner provided by Host Felton had been discussed, the toast of the Queen and Royal family was proposed by the chairman, who also gave that of the Governor aid Parliament. When these had been duly honored, Mr Peache, m a happy speech, pro posed the health of the guesc of the even ing, Mr W. 0. Walker, assuring those I r.jsont that trat; lie feltgreit honor m filling the position of chairman that even ing, and wishing he could more eloquently do justice to the toast. Mr Walker hav ing now ceased to reside m the district, it was thought a fitting time to mark the appreciation of his many good efforts made m their midst, and this dinner and presentation were the outcome —not as a farewell to him, they all hoped, but to show their regard simply for his long ser vices m many public capacities for many years past He felt somewhat of a new chum amongst them, although for sixteen years a resident there, when he looked round and saw co many old settlers pre sent that evening. Mr Walker as a mem ber of the Mount Somers Road Board had done very great service, and spent much time and devoted his talents m other ways to the benefit of the district ever since his settling there ; probably his travels alone m that way would equal a circuit round the world. Their guest was a man who had always clone his public work m a genial and friendly way ; he was one who would always meet you half way m any difficulty, and thus make th'nus run far more c isily. The presentation he would I make on behalf of the subscribers, to Mr Walker, had originated with the residents of their Road Board district but others outside of that had also generously, assisted m making it a success. He could wish the value had been larger, but trusted their hearty good wishes would help to make this up. Fe had much real pleasure m handing Mr Walker a gold watch and a purse of sovereigns ; trusting their guest would long live to wear the time keeper. Mr Peache then called on all to drink Mr Walkers health, which was very heartly done, with musical honors and three times three. The watch was a valuable gold Rotherham, with Mr Walker'smonogram engraved on the case, and the following inscription inside the case :—" Presented > to W. C. Walker, Esq., together with a purse of sovereigns, by the residents of the Mount Somers road district and other friends, m recognition of his very valu able services on the Road Board during the past twenty-three years, and as a small token of their friendship and esteem." Mr Walker feelingly responded, and assured them it was hard for him to express his feelings for all their kindness on this occasion looking round that room he could claim them all as personal friends, and this was not often the case at such gatherings. He was pretty well known to all the room both old and young, and he felt their kindness very much m asking him there, and giving him such valuable tokens of their good will and friendship. They were good enough to attribute to him great praise for filling his public duties amongst them, but it would simply be flattery for them to say he had never made any mistakes. All that, he would claim for himself was endeavors to do his best, and this was perhaps a better course to take than for one to be over confident and not acknow ledge or rectify mistakes. He had always tried to do his best, and this he thought had been the spirit of those who had worked on the Road Board with him for so many years. He had sat on the Board when it was the only one m the county, and that was when the people were more m number m that locality than m the rest of the district. They had not much road work m those days, but took life m a happy easy way—like their riverbeds rough and smooth together; and really looking back to those times he would not mind living them over again. He thought the district had always been fortunate m having residents ready and willing to act m their public affairs, and with no other idea than that of the best things for the district and the people. No serious differences had ever arisen amongst them, and some of his oldest friends were those he had made on the Mount Somers Board, and they were good friends still. Al though the district was now much smaller m area, it was more important m other ways, and embraced m its borders all the wants of a community necessary for their life, health, and prosperity. He trusted those who m the rough old early times had planted such a prosperous district would not be soon forgotten, but that the young New Zealand people would grow up a credit to their parer.ts, and continue m the good example set them, for it would soon be their turn to possess aid occupy the land and carry on the work of making the country better. They should never cease to be proud thafc they were born m New Zealand, and make it the finest country m the world. The country would never be spoilt unless by her own children if they ceased to properly handle public affairs. He was very pleased to see that m Parliament the other day a young New Zealander, Mr Rhodes, had stated that he did not despair, for if a wrong act was done the people would soon repair the error. He again sincerely thanked them for the handsome and valu able presents, and for the kind way m which he had been received. It would be a life long pleasure to him to wear the watch, and he would always think of the many good and true friends he had round Mount Somers. Mr D. Thomas proposed the County Council coupled with the welfare of the county. He claimed to be an old resident, having been here originally before there was aCounty Council m existence. That body with the Road Boards had always been m the front rank m good works. Mr Harper responded. As a member of the old Provincial Council he oould bear testimony to the unselfish manner m which Mr Walker had always acted. Their prospects were good now and with irrigation m the future, the county would be wonderfully improved m productive power. Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, also re sponded, and spoke ©f their guest as a friend of his for nearly 27 years. He thought a better chairman for the County Cquncil could not be obtained, and he trusted Mr Walker would long hold that position. Mr Harper proposed the "town of Ash burton " coupled with names oi Mr Huge Friedlandcr, the Mnyor, and Mr P.

Thomas as. representing the commercial interests. Mr Fiiedlaudei m responding said the Borough ;md Comity Councils had always worked m harmony, and he hoped that Mr Walker tho-itrh now residing m Christchurcb, would long rem-iiu a mem ber of the County Council. Mr Thomas also replied* statin<? the p-ospcrity of the town and country were hound up one m the other. Mr IT. Friedlander proposed the liush interests and stated that it was 14 years since he had visited Mount Somers, and then he had to travel on horseback ; but now the railway carried them .'.to their doors, anrl their coal and iime were now 1 irgely|exported. He coupled the name* of Messrs A. McFarlane, E. G. "Wright and W. P. Chapman with the toast, and those gentlemen all responded, the last claiming a 28 years' acquaintance with their guest. Other toasts were The Pres^j; The Mount Homers Road Board, and The Host. | Songs were given during the evening by Messrs D. Thomas, T. E. Walton,*.A.. Harvey, W. P. Chapman, H. Taylor, H. Knight, and W. Carney, and were much appreciated and applauded.

POLITICAL.

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Wellington, September 4. A breeze oceured m the House this afternoon when the Public Accounts Com mittee reported on Dr Pollen's application for arrears of pension. It appeared that Dr Pollen has enjoyed an annual pension of £418 15s since 1876, and had previously held ministerial and civil service offices for years at a high salary. He now claimed as from 1873, and asked to be paid the amount due from that date to 1876, viz., £1356, and the Committee recommended that the prayer be granted. Mr Saunders, chairman of the Committee, signified his entire dissent from his Committee. Messrs Tanner, ..I. Kelly, R. Thompson and Hogg-spoke m terms of the wannest in dignation. The two last denounced the action of the Committee as shameful monstrous, etc., and had to be called to order. Deep indignation pervaded the Ministerial side of the House, and the Op position freely expressed m the lobbies that the Committee were unfit for their position. The petition wss finally referred back to the Committee for reconsidera tion.

The Legislative Council and the Labor Bills.

M4SS MEEHNG AT WELLINGTON.

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Wellington, September 5. An open air meeting was held last night on the reclaimed land to protest against the action of the Legislative Council m rejecting Bills from the House. About one thousand persons were present and the chair was taken by Mr Rigg, Presi dent of the Trades and Labor Council. Messrs Kelly and Hogg, M.H.R.'s, ad dressed the meefng, deprecsiating the action of the pre-Adamite fosuls m obstructing useful measures. Mr Hogg ridiculed the. opposition to the Shop Hours Bill, qnd said the Upper House fossils Ivept crocodile tears over the small shopkeepers and neglected the sorrows of the slaves of the counter The audience was remarkably orderly, intelligent and determined. Both members made, practical speeches m the interest of labor. The following resolution was passed with •enthusiasm—" That m the opinion of this meeting the prejudicial action jf the Council m dealing with Bills that have passed thr^gh the House this session, especially .Sir George Grey's Friendly Societies Bill, is unjust and deserving of. censure j and that m protesting against such action this meeting requests the Go vernment to take such steps as will give them fair representation m the Council; next session to ensure the safe passage of Bills. "Subsequently a deputation waited upon the Premier, who promised Legisla tion m the direction indicated. He favoured a nominated rather than an elective Upper House, holding that the constituencies would be so large that Con servatives would be returned. The depu tation aho thanked Sir George Grey for his services.

THE MARKETS.

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London, September 3. The Bank returns published to-day show the total reserve to be I'IG.TIS.UOO, being a decrease of £396,000 as compared with the previous week. The proportion of reserve to liability is 45.28. Consols, 95, ex div. Three months' bills are discounted at 2| per cent. New Zealand 4'pev cent, inscribed stock, is firm' at 104-|; 3| per cent, do , quiet at 941-. New Zealand long-berried wheat is firm at 45s 6d ; South Australian wheat is steady at 45s 6d ; Victorian firm at 455. Canterbury mutton, 4d per lb ; lamb, skl ; Wellington mutton, 3fd; beef, hind-quarters, 4-^d. New Zealand hemp is declining. Fair medium is quoted at £21 10s per ton.

THE ASHBITRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1891:



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MONEY.—£I2OO and £1000 to lend on first-class security at six per cent. T. BULLOCK. £2 15s PER ACRE. —R.S. 26002, containing twenty acres, near the sea beach below Seafield, for sale at the above figure. This appears to be a low price ; farmers having land near are invited to inspect it. T. BULLOCK. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good ineonie. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976, G.F.0., Sydney, N.S.W. 415 pHEAP mUB-NIP Tyr ANUKE. About Is 6d per cwt on the farm. Mount SomersXlnte. MR JAMBS \USTIN, Winchester, Says—The Lime I bought was user! with Turnips, and I have the best crop of Hybrid and Swedes that I ever had, not withstanding the very bad season for that crop. I sowed the lime with a Duncan drill, and had no difficulty m so doing. Where any unusual quantity of Lime was spilt, I notice the roots are much larger | than elsewhere. lam now using Lime m | sowing wheat, hoping thereby to avoid the ravages of tho grub, which pest is very destructive this season. MR ROBERT THEW, Peel Forest, Says—He mixed lime with superphos phate to dry the phosphate. On fifty acres he used lime aad phosphate m the proportion of one to one. On thirty acres he used two buckets full of lime to one hundredweight of phosphate; on another thirty acres he used phosphate ' alone—in each case one and a quarter hundredweight was used per acre. He says the largest turnips appeared to be growing m the land which had the most lime, although he rras told not to mix the lime and phosphate, as the lime would liberate the ammonia from the phosphate. Finishes by saying he is so pleased with the result that he intends using lime again. . MR W. HARRISON, South Rakaia, g a y S —He ground the lime into a. fine powder at;d mixed the turnip seed with it and sowed with an ordinary grain drill at the rate of about 2h cwt per acre. In about fifteen hours "after sowing, the scribe, which the coulter of the drill left on the ground, was quite moist with the lime dissolving, and m about thirty-six hours the turnip seeds were sprouted, and finishes by siying that had it been a damp season he believes the lime would have been a thorough success. p.S,—Damping the lime with a little water will give a dry powder. f£g? To ensure delivery Orders should be sent early. 9*U ]Ti\ WRIGHT,



PUBIJG TRUST 3sii§. OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Olhc.v of X >.-.v Z^Unu.l olfo-s gre-i*-, ;xrlvantages toitselien inclu ling Sfcabo -i,'-' nt< Hi > f'"» ''• '>" H«» -» >:" hi Public Truste The following c*np-imo!i ot basinjh !>>.t «.vjj;i Lh>; yj.u-.-i lsn j ■!' 1 1889 will showth progress made : — 187 1-'-so • 18891 Cash receipts ... £41,813 ... £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-shcefc £92,318 ... 1*835,202 Skodritiks- General Investment Account £70,864. ... £210,943 Special Investment Account £2,G5S ... £245,539 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139' ... £14,482 Administrations 172 ... - ' 258 Probates and trusts 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted ... ... ... 1 ... 42 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326' Letters despatched 1,432 . 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. '"piIE CONSTANT RUSH OF ORDERS DURING THE LAST X MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES on the CASH PEINCIPLE. We have now extended our premises to MAKE ROOM for MOKE TAILORS. 13^" IF you wish to see " Better Times" m Ashburton ' ,f E3NCOURAGU LOCAL INDUSTRY. BUY No "More Slops buttry.oub Ashburton Tweed Suits Made to Measure on our premises at the shortest notice £2 158 Cash Best Saddle Tweed Null* # to measure «C 3 I.©S. Cash. Ashburton Tweed Trousers to measure 15s Od. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure 218,, Casftl. IMPORTANT.—WE guarantee a Perfect Fit, Best Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimmings oi the best quality. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before beins? made,up. Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. sparrow & Ferryman TAILOES & OTJ TF IT T JSITt S. EAST STREET, ASHBUBTOK t DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMYJ ; ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an imirense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and- PLATi) of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—HoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and Crystals, &c. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes, A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and. TIME TIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presenrs, at reduced prices. • • Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommitfcaies, School Committees &c. &c. Al J Departments of works done on the Premises with despatcr and at modera c charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~~~m~ XiOOIk: ,a.t thisi mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES Ig J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTOBE, CORNER OF EAST AND v MOORE STREETS The reasoat why J. BISHOP can sell cheaper than any^Btfrer house m the trade ia because-he Buys Direct from the. English Manufacturers, amfaH^3outs arrive direct from the English Factory to the Ashburton Shop, therebysavin^iP'ltjasi. 25 per cent. Why give big prices when you can get good reliable hoots from J. IUSHOJ2? Stop and examine the prices. Not vo be excelled for style. Not to be equalled for Cheapness, and not to be surpassed for wear. ' ■ » E I? .-A. IRS. Whether jou bought your boots at J. Bishop's or not, send them there to be repaired. Repairs neatly executed. Gentlemen's Boots soled ana heeled, 4s 6d; Ladies', 3s 6d ; Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. J. BISIIOP, Direct Importer, CORNER, OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Managar.



MILES AND CO.' TO FARMERS AND OTHERS IN SEARCH OF GOOD LaND. MESSRS MILES & CO., instructed by E. Herring, Esq., Manager of the Alford Estate Company, Limited, will submit to public competition' m ' DECEMBER NEXT, 1234 ACRES Of rich WHEAT and TURNIP LAND on the bank of the River Ashbur ton, and being that part of the Alford Estate sitnato on the south side of the road leading from the old Spread Eagle to the Valetta crossing. The land will be sold m six or more blocks. Plans will be ready for circi^ation shortly. Further paiticulars may be obtained at the offices of Messrs MILES & Co., Christchurch. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 8*133 Ashburton. Public Notices. ■WANTED Sheep Feed for 1000! Merino Ewes m large or small lots. . ; 9 14 D. THOMAS. ORA.NGE HALL? ■p ROFESS 0 R IVr.A SO N.: Will fijive his L4.ST Entertainment, TO-NIGHT, ' SATURDAY, September 5. Admission, Free, Front seats, 6d. 932 ; sew "zeal and railways"™ Excursion Fares to Dunedin, for Hunt Club Steeplechases, September 11 and 12. TTXCURSION TICKETS to Dunedin, L2J available for return till the 15th inst., will be issued on the 10th aud 11th inst., from Ashburton at 32s first-class, 22s 6d second. 9t23 BY ORDER. AN ADJOURNED MEETING of Members of the Ashburton Working Men's Co-operative Society, Limited, will be held m the Orange Hall (back room) on TUESDAY, September 8, at 8 p.m. Business : Election of Officers -and general. Intending members are inyifcect to attend. Wm. McRAE, 9J24 Pro. Secretary. . ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. THE Anniversary Services will be con ducted m the above Church To-morrow Morning and Evening, ai:d at; Wakanui m the afternoon. Preacher—-Rev Dr Stuart, of Knox Church, Dunedin. Collections m aid of Sabbath School funds. The Annual'TEA MEETING will be hald m the Oddfellows' Hall on TUESDAY, September 8. Dr Stuart, of Dunedin, and other speakers. Solos and Concerted Music. IDA at ©p.m. STICM.ETB, »«.' 8 178 FISHING SEASON, 1691-92. W FISHING TACKLE. g 6 0 S » OR S o ■ QD « * B * « fe w h | FISHING TACKLE. M JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," from best English and American Manu facturers, a larsje and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.-New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNiS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONS DU COIFIURE A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. SEPTEMBER 23, 1891, At the NEW TROTTING TRACK, South-East Belt. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the New Zealand Trotting Association.) Maiden Handicap, m saddle, of 15 soys, two miles ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, ss. Handicap Selling Trot, winner to be sold, and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, m saddle, of 20 soys, ; two miles; nomination, 15s ; acceptance free. Handicap Tkot, m harness, of 18 soys, second horse 2 »ovs. ; two miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Allenton Handicap, m saddle, of 30 soys.; second horse 5 soys.; three miles ; nomination, 15s ; acceptance, IDS.,: .. .-> District Handicap, m saddle, of 17 soys ; second horse 2 soys; two miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Electric Stakes Handicap, m saddle, of 20 soys. ; second horse 5 soys ; one mile; nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s. The Meeting will be held under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. Nominations, with fees, to be made by TUESDAY, September 8, at 9 p.m. Handicaps declared September 15 ; acceptances, September 19. Programmes on application. jnq; j. c, quan\e, Secretary. Central Hotel, Ashburtom. a*lß7 THE Next Ohertsey Sale will be held on MONDAY, 14th SEPT., 18 9 1. t. McDowell, Secretary,



The National Insurance Company have issued the following circular to the share holden :—" The directors think it proper to take the earliest opportunity of advising you that- the liquidation of the fire department of the London branch, which was the object of Mr Williams' visit to England list August, is practically completed, and the totai cost of retirement, including full provision for un settled losses, amounts lo £24,123 m excess of what was m hand m reserve to insure current accounts. It has also been arranged that we retire from the general marine de partment on June 30, 1892, and the directors regret- that it is necessary to reserve the sum of £12,000-as a provision against claims to come m before the liabilities are completely extinguished. To provide the iteir.s ex plained above, the directors propose to with draw £38,845 from the reserve fund, bring ing that down to £70,000. As the annual ireeting is so near at hand they supplied the information'without comment, but it maybe as well to add that as the capital and general reserve fund still amount to £168,057, besides reserves to reinsure current risks, there ia actual value still represented m the assets I of the company of 17s per share exclusive of the good-will, and if the results of the past five or six years m the colonie3 are maintained, the directors are justified m ex pressing the opinion that the prospects for profits m the future are much better than they have been for years. SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following: Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editorial published m tiue "Clinical Record " :■ —" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called "Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard tht high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted m expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to •xwcise car* and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS (Advt.) ? I Ask for Ninian . Hyslop, and Go's I*' Imperial' new seasons Pure Ceylon and dian Teas. Special prices (Advt,) I Teas free from any excess of astringency ! South British Tea Company's pure blends AH storekeep s SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. I / ACRE, Corner of Trevor and Btach /2 Road, HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr. Wm. Savage, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date.—■ LOT 4, containing. |- Acre, cox-ncr of Trevor and Beach Road, Hamp stead. First-class Land; good site. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 9} 29 Auctioneer. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of a Public Hall and Library build ing at Wheatstone. Plans and speci fications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 12th insfc., at noon. The lowest or any tender not receesarily ac cepted. R. BIRD, 9 30 Architect. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Association will be held m the Ar cade Chambers, on TUESDAY, Bth inst., at 3.30 p.m. A Meeting of Committee " To consider suggestions made by Sub-Committee re Catalogue," will be held at 3 p.m. on same date. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 9J31 Secretary. TO THE LADIES. JUST opened a large stock of CorseSl including the Featherbone, the V and N the Lacrossine, the Corded Zone ; also the luvigorator with shoulder straps,. ANDREW ORR. " BARGAINS 1 BUPPORT local industry and the future of our Boys and Girls by. buying your Boots from the local factory; ' they are far the best and pay no duty. Why give 25 per cent more for inferior imported when you can get our best local made Boots at J. Moison's for less money. He will offer his stock from SATURDAY, August 29, for two months at 10 per cent off for CASH. Repairs done at one© Boots made to order by a competent staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable too? J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street '"Trees. Trees. f F>HE undersigned has much pleasure m I offering a large stock of the follow ing trees, plants, etc., which are now ready for planting:—Apples are all twice grafted on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinua Laricis, Abies White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Ira bricata, efce. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums. N.B. Orders may be lefb with Mr W. C, Davis or Mr R. Aleorn, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton Ashburton. SUCCESS "SI OF THE QHEAP OLEARING SALE OF S■ W ALCORN & CCS EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK JL still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lad'cs Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur •■ Collarettes, etc. Kj^ N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S 9tl REDUCED TO IS 9fl «W il^orn A Co



The adjoined meeting of Shareholders and others interested m tlie Ashburton Working Men's Co-operative Society will be held at the Orange Hall on Tuesday night. Three informations laid by the Customs Department against the master and owner of the barque Ganymede were called on before the Resident Magistrate at Timaru yesterday and adjourned by arrangement for seven weeks. The owner and master are charged, m one information, with importing dutiable goods, to wit, 401bs of tobacco, contrary to the law ; the master is charged with burst ing a Customs seal placed on a cabin door, and also with making a false report to the Customs m stating that the quantity of tobacco on board was lOlbs, whereas m fact there was 501bs on board. A penalty of £100 is sued for on each information. As there are many residents of Ashburton interested m acclimatisation, it may interest them to learn that reliable information has been received from Christchurch to the effect that the famous Maori fishing cases are " as they were." As the matter stands, the Maoris undertook to bring a case to test their rights, and also undertook not to infringe acclimatisation societies' regulations iv any way Until their test case was brought and decided. Thus it is obviously the duty of our dusky neighbours to begin, for, as they are strictly observing their undertaking nob to fish illegally all acclimatisation societies m New Zealand are • itirffied with things as they are, and any more law should be begun by the Maoris. Should however, the Maoris fail to keep their undertaking not to fish illegally the societies will commence legal proceedings against them. Keatimj's Cough Lozenges cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical t-stimon states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving difficulty o loreathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m tins, Is l|d and 2s 9d each Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2a Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from y vtoom of astringency True economy To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex ess of stringency Ninian Hyslop, and Co.'s " Jnvperial Pure Ceylon and Tndian Teafij; ure the est m the market,—(id vfct)



Holloway's Pills and Ointmjsnt.— Rheumatism and Gout,-These purifying andsootning remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout, sciatica, or other painful affections ot the muscles, nerves, or joints. The Oiutment should be applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm water. When the Ointment should be diligently rubbed upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloways Pills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence, »nd lessens the frequency of gout, rheumatism, and all spasmodic Leases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weaknes 3 of constitution. The Ointment checks the local malady, while the Pills estore vital power. Hinian Hyslop, and Oo.'s ';. Iraf» dl m Ceylon ana Indian Teas aw direct from belte l Plantations.— (A'ivfc,)