THE CHILIAN WAR.

SUCCESS OF THE REBELS.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

New York, August 29. All the residents of the country around Valparaiso are flocking to the standard of the insurgents, who are victors of the city. Theipopulace wel comed the rebels with great enthusiasm, and women showered flowers on the victors, loudly ca'ling '• Viva Canto " (the Peruvian General who is leading the insurgents). A telegram to the "New York World" states that the strength of President Balmaceda's army is 20,000, and that under Canto 8000, but the latter have fought like demons. It is believed that the desertions from the President's force assured the victory of the insurgents. The forts around Santiago have now been cap tured, and prior to a battle smart skirmishes are taking place with the insurgents, who hold the surrounding country controlled by the Santiago railway. It is reported that the in surgents have burned the palace of Don Claudio Vicuna, the President elect, who is believed to have fled to a German warship. London, August 30. Official telegrams confirm President Balmaceda's defeat. New York, August 31. _ Further details of the fight m Chili show that the loyalists at Flarilla lost 700 killed and 3000 were made prisoners. The whole of the artillery was captured. The insurgents' loss is estimated at 200 killed. The mob pillaged and stole the rifles from the battle-field and returned to Valparaiso where serious street-fighting took "place, m which several persons were killed. Incendiary fires were also reported, but eventually order was restored. Santiago yielded without bloodshed. Chilian stocks have advanced on the European Bourses. (Received September 1, 10.15 a.m.) New SfoitK, August 31. The " Herald's" despatches from Chili state that when, the news of the Government's defeat reached Santiago the mob burned the mansions of Bal maceda, Goday, and other leaders, and the newspaper offices, but failed to dis cover Balmaeeda, whom they deired to lynch. The city was panic-stricken, and many fires had broken out. San tiago was yielded on Balmaceda's advice. ■ ■Ji- . Two hundred of the rioters m Val paraiso were shot by the volunteer guard, and order was then restored, but not till two million dollars' worth of property had been destroyed by the mob, which was composed of the lowest scum of the town—thieves, professional assassins, and other ruffians. The bodies of Barbarossa and Alzarrecca, the Government's generals killed m the battle, were sought out and irutilated. Several of the loyalist leaders took refuge on board foreign vessels. Some of the Government torpedo boats have surrendered to the insurgents. The insurgent Junta is assuming entire control of the country, and loyalist officers and members of the civil service hare surrendered without con dition. The whereabouts of Balinaceda are unknown, but it is supposed he has escaped inland, and will hurry across the Ancle. 1-. The success of the insur gents is said to be largely due to Ger man army instructors. London, August 31. It is explained that the Espiegle was justified under the Admiralty rules m carrying treasure for any one.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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MRS BESANT. London, August 31. Mrs Besant announces that since Madame Blavatsky's death, she hag. received letters from the spirit world similar to Madarae's.

SUNDAY SHIPPING WORK.

Lord Salisbury has disallowed the ordinance forbidding shipping work on Sundays, which was passed by the Hong Kong Executive.

IRISH POLITICAL PRISONERS.

Mr Parnell demands that the Liberals shall give a pledge to release the political prisoners if they return to power.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Constantinople, August 31. Servia and Bulgaria are both uiob lising heavy bodies of troops, on the frontiers, for the purpose, it is alleged, of mameuvres. The Porte advises Servia to manoeuvre m the interioi" of theeountry. There is an uneasy feeling about the meaning of these prepara tions.

DESTRUCTIVE TYPHOON.

Horo Kong, August 31. News from Japan states that on August 26> during a typhoon at Koebe, near Kiogo, two hundred and fifty Japanese and foreigners were lost, while at another town forty-five were killed by the falling houses.

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH BAKAIA-FFIDAY.

(Before Messrs C. Hardy and W. L. Allan, J.P's.) Trespass.—J. Santy, for allowii.g a horse to trespass on the railway line was fined 5s and costs. Inhuming Language.—H, Johns vas charged with using obscene and threaten-. iii« language oh a public road m the folrnship;' JJepmission w»s granted to amend the charge pi using obscene fang^aye to one of itisultinij language.' After hearing the evidence the case was adjourned for a month for the production of a necessary wifcriessl Civil Cask'h.—Wi.C-jx v .T. Walker, claim for rent or the" possession of a cottage. Judgment for' plaintiff for £6 16s and costs, or possession by September 28.

The lecture by Professor Mason last night "Plain Facts," to. men only, was very vel attended, and the subjects treated (mostly anatomical) were evidently very interesting to the audience judging from the attention given to the lecturer. Mr Morris, the comic singer, was m his usual good form, and greatly enlivened the evening. Teas free from any excess of astringency South British Tea Company's pure blends stove eep 6.

SPORTIING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES.

Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew SJtt, and E. G. Wright. Prksidkxt— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, \V. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grijjg, Dr. Leahy, W. V. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmwe, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Roilitt Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A Hevvson. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cresswell.

The annual Steeplechase met ting of thi Ashburton County Hunt Ciub, after ! being postponed from .August;. 21, was held to-day at Tinwald Domain m beauti ful weather, and with a very good at - tendance. The course was still ratht r dead m places from the rain, but sound and safe. The following are the results up to the time of our going to press : - Hunters' Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 15 soys; second horse to rceeive 3 scrvsfrom the stake, Two miles. 25. Mr S. Brown's b s. Kilmarnock, by Cheviot, 6yrs, list s!b (McConochie) 1 36. MrE. Wilson's gg Master Raven, syrs, list slb ... (B. Price) 2 40. Mr F. P. Claridge's eh g Don, aged, I2st 41b (Owner) 3 7. Mr T. Hunt's g g Will if 1 Can, syrs, 10a* 61b ... (McDonald) 0 0. Mr F. Cookson's a g Tewauahu, aged, lOst (7lb allowed) (H. Ireland.) 0 Master Riven led for the first half mile with Will If I .Can close up and Don bringing up the rear. Will If I Can then took the lead, and with Master Raven led the iield at a very slow pace past the stand when the lield were well together. Master Raven went to the front along the back of die course, and rounding t'.ie turn Kilmarnock joined the leaders, Don al the same time closing up an J Will if I Can droppiug out. The chestnut, however, coul i never get on terms, and Kilmarnock easily disposing of Master Raven passed the post a two lengths' winner, Don a bad third. .No time was taken. Dividend — £3 17s. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. About three miles. 26 Mr F. P. Chapman's g g Postboy, by Marmion, aged lOst 101 b (Cochrano) 1 32 Mr F. P. Claridge's br m Lyndoora, 6yrs, 13st 21b (Owner) 2 38 Messrs Chapman and Moore's r « Morok, aged, 12st 71b (Mr A. E. Cox) 3 63 Mr G. Murray-Aynsley's b g Glen, aged, list 121 b ... (Owner) 0 28 Mr W. C. Wynn-Williams' b g Lewis, aged, list9lb... (Owner) 0 1L Mr J. C. N. Grigg's eh g Matariki, aged, lOst 101 b ... (E. Price) 0 Time, 7miu 17secs. Dividend—£6l7s.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

(pee press association.)

' Melbourne, August 31. Carbine is making satisfactory progress towards recovery from the recent accident to one of his forelegs, and it is expected that he will resume training m a fort night.

S.C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The names of Erin-go-Bragh and Tom Field should appear m the list of nomi nations for the Welter Handicap and Publicans' Handicap at the South Can terbury Jockey Club's spring meeting. The nominations of Master Haven foi 'L'imaru Hurdles andLidies' Bracelet, nho New Hope for County Plate a-vd Glad stone Handicap, came to hand too late.

GERALDINE SPRING MEETING.

Cumberland and Inva-'ler were omitted from the list of entries for the Stewards' Stakes.

The quartly social gathering of the Premitive Methodist congregation takes place this evening, at wkicn Rev Mr Cocker will deliver a lecture descriptive of his voyage out from Home. At an inquest at Miller's Hotel, Rakaia, on Saturday afternoon, on the body of Charles Francis, a verdict was given to the effect that deceased committed suicide by taking " Rough on Rats." Mr W. L. Allan was coroner, and Mr F. A. Dunn foreman of the jury of six. From the evidence given the.man had been drinking for some time, and on the Tuesday previous to his death had; bought a box of "Rough on Rats" at Mr Hardy's store m Rakaia, first asking for strychine. Next day hi turned up at xVlr Stubb's farm, Bankside, and complained of being unwell, stating that he believed it was through drink, although he theii appeared perfectly sober. He lay down m a whare on the farm, and was supplied with plenty of milk, but got no liquor. He refused any solid food that was ottered to him, and had no liquor with him. Mrs Stubbs attended to him on Thursday, trying to get him to eat something, After an absence from his bedside for three minutes, Mrs Stubbs found him dead. He had drunk all the milk that was left for him, but there were no dregs of any kind m either cup or pan. l)r Cordner who had made a post mortem examination said the man was well developed and about fifty-eight or sixty years of age. Tim whole appearance of the bedy and the result of analysis of the contents of the stomach and a portion of the liver were decided proofs of arsenical poisoning, as well as the symptoms described by Mrs Stubbs. The box of " Rough on Rats " found on the I man's person contained fifty per cent of arsenic, ; The following is the letter which Mr j Valentine read from {he «< Qtago Daily Times" of Ifth August, and which so "riled" the Hon Mr McKeuzie- that he made the now notorious charge against the Hon («, F. Richardson, and the late Hon Robert Campbell, Mr Donaldson, whoso name appears at the foot of the letter, is s?id to have been one of the most powerful of Mr McKenzie's supporters: —" Sir, —I have not the least doubt that the Hon John McKenzie, as Minister of Lands, is a sad disappointment to the majority of his constituents, who, like myself, have for the last ten years supported him through thick and thin, as he has completely falsified the reputation he has hitherto borne for being courteous, a friend to the settler, and an authority on settling people on the land. Ever since he took office his cue seems to be toe rude to all opposed to him, to heap burdens on the settler,.confine him to such small areas as can comfortably be cultivated with a grub hoe, and surround settlement with pains and penalties so as to excuse the appointment of a host of officials as ranger?, inspectors, etc. No doubt the present Government will ultimately be ignominiously ejected from office, but m the meantime they are fast bringing disaster upon the country, and imsery on every one m it. Tl ( e only remedy seems to me to lie m the direction of a dissolution and a complete re-modelling of parties, when no doubt those who have a stake m the country will see to it that an effectual gtip is pub L o the game of « beggar my neighbour," now being played by those who have none—l am, etc., Jamks T. Donaldson'. August 14."

THE ARHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 18WI.



Andrews' Poisoned Grain 1 FOR DESTBUOTIOK OF SPAREOW3 is li/TOST TpCONOMieAL AND TjIFFECTIVE. PACKETSjRETAJL, Is|EACH. D. THOMAS. D. THOMAS]



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s u ::£_c_e s s. . npHE CONSTANT RUSH OF' OBDERS DURING THE LAST X MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our RPDU El) I KlCßSonttie (\\*U PRINCIPLE. We have now extended our premise* to MAKK IIOOM for MOKE TAILORS. |~|r 17' 3 rou .vish to see l> B^tui-T'no/' m As!.l;urton EINCOURaGE LOG>V la IJNDUST RY . BUY No MBSS 8lSp« buttfvour ißliiMirlon Tweed Hint* Made to Measure on our premises at the shortest notice £9 15s CitSll. ■lest Saddle Tweed Suits to measure £3 IOS. Casft. JLsliburton Tweed Trousers to measure 15s Od. CBSb. Best Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure 21.S- Cash* IMPORTANT^—WE guarantee a Perfect Fit, Pest Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimmings of llio best quality. All Tweeds ". - thoroughly shrunk before beiru made up. Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. SPARROW ~&°~BERRYMAN TAILOES <to OUTFITTBBS, ? E AST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THUS I mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTt)BE, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS The re&soa why J. BISHOP can sell cheaper than'any other house m the trade is because he Buys Direct.from the English Manufacturers, and all Boots arrive direct from the English Factory to the Ashburton Shop, thereby saving at least 25per cent. Why give'big: prices when you can get good reliable boots from J. BISHOP? Stop and examine the prices. . Not to be excelled for style. Not to be equalled for Cheapness, and not to be surpassed for wear. Xt is r» a., i n.- s. Whether jou bought your boots atJ. Bishop's or not, send them there to be repaired. Repairs neatly executed. Gentlemen's Boots soled ami heeled, 4s 6d; Ladies', 'm 6d ; Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. J. BI$II<»I», Direct Importer, CORNER OF EA.ST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. • •f. BROOKELBANK, Manaj?^- Grass and Clover Seeds, -FOR SALE— /^LOVERS^OFIALL^DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDED. \J . ■ ■ : ■ ..■.-.:: AREJPURE||ANDEFRESH|AND2CAN BEJTHOROUGHLY RELIED ON ALSO,— Itycgrafis ami Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ARTIFICIAL MA.NURFS OF ALL XL\ tjl>3,



CLOYEES. TURMP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. , |||M Q ,ni L HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS huve arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY anl PRICE. f HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF JLi V JBi(jT JL X ADO GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST CLASS OOCJK-t) J^ OO X«. CALL AND SEE FOB YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, i 4.SHSDIJCON. -



(Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCF, and ESTATE AGE^T, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B -XT R T 0 N —_:o:—— t )AMS Negotiated. Weekly .Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton alternately- Fortnightly Sales cf Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement.



A Single Aitiflcial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durabub, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarily al aiost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth jar stumps without extra Fee cc charge. Arrangements can. be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE oiAS several times daily for the past tei/ years, w© frwlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly yainless and positively safe i Fee for Administration ss. ! Extraction, 2s Od, Artificial Teeth and Do^twe* inad'e by ther dentists repaired or if-eiwd<?),led< a west rate^ - "".



WJTHtEETrt A'.THOUT TCETtt CHRISI'OUtROB. DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. vS. M™ AND C°o SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD Vy at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Meohanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v:e guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost



All goods delivered m Town and Suburbs and to Railway Station. Every attention, m order to give satisfac tion regarding price and quality, Satisfaction being our motto. STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE.



JUST Landed—First consignment of New Season's, all of which are m splendid conditionand of exceptional value We therefore solicit the patronage of our Customers and the Public to try our BLENDED TEAS, Prices 2s, 2s 4.d, 2s 6d and 2s Bd. Ceylon, pure, m great variety from Is lOd per pound ; Indians, Tippoo, Flowery, and Mellow, from 2s per pound upwards ; China's best productions m Monings, Panyongs, Saryaues, Pecco, Congou, and other qualities, including some very choice Kaisows. One trial by the most sceptical will prove that our TEAS are equal to any m the maiket. So lovers of the Cup that cheers but never inebriates will do well to call and get samples.



/"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. Office.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, 17 Manager Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. TEA. TEA. TEA.



Public Notices. BARGAINS! SUPPORT 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, \ugust 29, for two months at 10 per cent oT for CASH. Repairs done at once Boots made to order by a competent staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable too. J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street. ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited.



LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT. THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. . Consulation by Letter Free. A.ddresß-49 Queen's Walk, Melbourne,



gjT N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price US Od REDUCED TO IS 9d *i. W. Alcorn X Co THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITOBY, CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS,; PINAFORES, Ladies', OhildrenVs and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest improved Knitting Machine, Agent for Mesdf\mes Weigel and llutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



ear GMECW4.T SUCCESS i* OF THE OHEAP OLEARING S ALE OF S- A\ r ALCORN& CCS S T OC K. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left, whigh must be clearkd out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special barajains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc.



THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COM PA iN V (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office — MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, OHRISTCHURCH. '"pHJS Company is prepared to advance JL money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Bransh Office of the Company, East Stkeet, ASHBURTON. 186



BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CH UXSTCIf VII Clff. Branch Office—East Stkeut, ASHBUBTOJtf (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157



Public Notices. mENDERS wanted for Painting Two J- Cottage at Tinwald. &pply to JAMES GUDSELL, 8 190 Tinwald. t TO THE LADIES. JUST opened a large stock of Corsets including the Featherbone, the V and N the Lacrossine, the Corded Zone ; also the Invigorator with shoulder straps. A.NDREW ORR, SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. T 4W0 & SIXPENCE a Bag, m Store, or 27s 6d a ton delivered, 8*1.54 D. THOMAS. .



MR JOHN G- RESTELL ASHBURTON JItCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. I Have for Sale, private y—Several first-class Draught Entire HORSES. Also,— Thoroughbred Hackney and Pony Entires, For full particulars apply at my office, Arcade, Ashburton. As I have several enquiries those having stallions for sale should give me particulars at once. Btll6 JOHN G. RESTEL



It) order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall ■henoeforih carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANG • NG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches. This department-will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. lTre.sU Supplies* of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Oollins and Co M IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC. TIMBER & COIL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royai Insurance Company.



W. H. COLLINS & Co. i I ,IUS T LANDE D,— O()() TONS.OF PRIME HOUSE COAL. N (.) W LANDIN G,— ?O 000 FEET ASS )RTED k^uri- TO. ARRIVE FROM NORTH, qrv aaa fej;t white pine flooring, matchlining, ane Oi;,UUU SHELVING. IN S T O C X,— OK AAA FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR ~)IJ)\J\J\J USE. Paints, Oil*-, Colours, & Paiierliaiigii>gs.



VENABLEvS, HI^H-CLASS PIANOS. Kanas for India and Extreme Climates m Solid Walnut Cases. ' Asi parts, bo eh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist ©very variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road i xslington. Loudon.



Special Advantages :—Low Hate rf Premiums. Non Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon It) vestment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. , T. E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL, Local Agent, 8f57 Ashburton. Trees."" Trees™ THE undersigned has much pleasure m offering a large stock of the follow ing trees, plants, etc,, which are noAV 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 Quinoes of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the bqsfc varieties, Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus 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, i Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im i bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums. N.B; Orders may be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alconi, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application' JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, All en ton Ashburton.



TNTENDING Policy Holders m this 1 very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30fH SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 181)2, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years.



IN Pursuance of the v Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886," and "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for THREE COUNCILLORS m place of Council lors H. G. Flower, James Keir, and Donald Williamson who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election will be held on THURSDAY, the 10th day of September next at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, 'Ash burton. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon, on THURSDAY, the 3rd day of Septem ber next. CHAvS. E. FOOKS, Reluming Officer. Borough Council Offices, • Ashburton, August 25, 1891. 8J152 nationaiTmutual life association . OF AFSTRALASIA, SPECIAL NOTICE. Sonus Year, I8O«.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. fTPHE Monthly and otfier payments will _i_ be received at the Office, Tancred I Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ASHBURTON BOROUGIT"COUNCIK ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS.



ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. THE Anniversary Services will be con ducted m the above Church on Sunday, Wept, 6, Morning and Evening, ard at Wakanui m the afternoon. Preacher—Rev Dii Stuart, of Knox Church, Dunedin. 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. TEA at O M.m. TICKETS, »«. 8 178



TMPOUNDED at Ashburton from Mr -*- Sargent's, Ashburton' Fcrks, by C. Sargent, one Bay Draught Maif, white star on forehead, no visible brand. If nob claimed and expenses paid will be sold under Section 39 of the Impounding Act 1884, on THURSDAY, September 3, at twelve o'clock noon. JOSEPH HALE, 9 5 Poundkeeper.



J Public Notices. WANTKO Known —J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened m shop late T. Chambers, Fast .street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, oi; repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges'. A'tijil s-.licitod. 7 1?5 TKNDKKS.- WANTED, Tender:-: for erecting about three miles of Sod and Wire Fencing. Tenders close on FFIOAY, September 4. For particulars apply to DUNCAN CAMERUN, 8*179 Springfield. [ HHENDERS are invited for building -"- house m Tancrtd Street for Mr D., Zander. Plans and Specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, Septembers, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Btl9l R. BIRD, Architect.



fnHE Next Ohertsey %Je will be nbld JL ou MONDAY, 14th SJSPT., 18 9 1, T. MtDOWELL, Bucretary. "ARGENTS WAI^TBD. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required, NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Boy 976, G.F.0., Sydney, N.S.W. 4IQ



T, BULLOCK w MONEY".—£I2OO and £1000 to lend on first-class security at six per cent. T. 131JLLOCK. £2 15s PER ACRE. — R.S. 26002, containing twenty, acres, near the sea beac.li belovY Se.afleld, for sale at t^e a^ove figure. 'I'his appears to be a law price ; farmers h^vh^g l^nd nei>f are invited to inspect it. , T, BUUOCK,



Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9i PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington, W, H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christcliurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker Ashburton.



Ag&U.BE YOUR LIFE IN THB A. M. F »OCI IS fA V, And secure a BONUS KYJKUY^EAR POLICIES Otf KEW JSEALANIO REGISTER, 18,000. ASSURING, .. .„..,.„ £5,000,000. Assets m Now Zealand, £1,419,270.



ACCUMULATED FUNDS, NEARLY £10,000,000 MI <If* NS) STERLING, AH invested to yield nearly 6 per cent BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £409,850, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. rpHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, X AND * MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office whioh declares a Bonus Erery Year The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any othev office m the Aus tralasian Colonies.



A WONDERFUL MEDICIJSIB BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEEOHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS Are universally admitted'to be worth a Guinea a Box for Bilious and Ner vous disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddi ness, Fulness and Swelling after meal?, Dizziness, and Dowsiness, Cold Chills Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness Scurvy, Blotches oh the Skin, Dis turbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The first dose will give relief m 20 minuces, This is no fiction, for they have clone it m countless cases. ; WORTH A GUINEA A BOA WORTH A GUINEA A BOX WORTH A GUINEA A BOX



PUBLIC NOTICE. Edward Healy "DEGS to inform the inhabitants of Greenstreet and surrounding dis tricts that he has taken over the Black smith's shop (lately occupied by* Me Tait), and trusts by sobriety and civility, com bined with good workmanship, to receive their cordial support. 9 4



MAIL NOT C 1:. Friday, Skptemiuui 1. For South America, Uni'ed Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), per R.M.S. Rimutaka, 0.15p.m, Registered let rs uid paroe post paicils, will close at 5 p.m. Mail will be due m London on October 17. TOST— Between Ash burton and Til - j wald on Saturday, Horse Body I Biuih, leather back. Finder rewarded "n returning same to Mk Devane, Ash bart m Hotel. 8 197 ORANGE HALL. PROFKSSOR MASON will continue his X^amily Enteirtainnrteivtft* at the above named Hall r o-\i c« ■■ r, and all the week. Admission, Free. Front seats, 6d. 9 3



PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.! TO*NIGH A\ Is each. liecture at 7.i*o by XI XV. J. COCIfM K. A TRIP to New Zealand via Gibraltar, JSTaples, Columbia, etc. Chairman, IISY, W, WOOWAB«i CoHwttoM- *' S