district was down in the depths < f de pression. Those times had now gone past, and Mr McOwen had been with them during that time. He had followed a straightforward course throughout the years he had been in the district, and won the good opinions of all who had had business relations with him. «c (Mr Thomas) had had a good deal to do with Mr McOwen in the matter of business, and he was only echoing the sentiments of all the business people when he said that Mr McOwen had earned their respect and esteem. Mr Thomas made a jocular reference to Mr McOwen's con nection with the Racing Club, and only regretted that he (Mr Thomas) was by his position as starter pkced away out on the course, while Mr McOwen was in the saddling paddock. If a man wanted to do well at the totalisator he could not do better than watch Mr McOwen's move ments and he would be in pocket. (Laughter.) . . The toast was drunk with ringing honors, with added cheers for Mrs McOwen and family. Mr Donald Williamson spoke highly of Mr McOwen as a business man, j who had discharged his duties as a bank manager with satisfaction to everybody. It seemed only c hke yester that they welcomed him when he came to take the place of Mr Revans, and now they were re-enacting that scene of seven years ago, and were extending a hearty welcome to Mr McOwenN successor, Mr Harper, whom he was glad to see present. Mr R. Friedlander spoke in high terms of Mr McOwen whom he had had much business to do with, and had also met him socially and found him an excellent citizen as well as a good business man. Rev Father Ohastagnon had broken through his usual habit of not attending banquets, with the object of doing honor to his friend Mr McOwen. He had had but little to do with him in the way ot business, but had found him a man with a large heart and had been proud to call him friend. He valued the friendship of such men as their guest, and regretted much that he was going away from Ash burton. The poor and distressed owed more to Mr McOwen than most people knew, and he (his reverence) had often been the dispenser of charity provided by iheir guest. Messrs Henry Zander and Isaac Sargent also paid tribute to Mr McOwen's good qualities. Mr Hugo Friedlander here arrived and took his seat beside the Chairman, re ceiving a hearty welcome. Mrß. McOwen said he felt flattered indeed by the remarks that had been made by the Chairman, and the others. He could hardly accept them as true, because he certainly did not deserve them. He felc flattered indeed by the gathering that night, which, knowing the county as he did, was highly representative, and there was not a vacant chair. The Chairman had referred to the state of affairs in Ash burton when he (Mr McOwen) came to the town. There was no doubt that at that time the place was in a bad way indeed ; but he was happy to say that these times had passed over, and the district was now one of the soundest in the colony. The " fourth of the month " was at one time a-most serious time for many, but affairs ■were different now, and there were few who had the " fourths " to meet that did so with much misgiving. It was scarcely possible for a man to hold the important position of bank manager in a district like this for seven years without having had to experience some sort of friction with clients. He had always done his best to make that friction as soft as possible. When he came to Ashburton he was present at a gathering similar to the present, given in honor of his predecessor. At that gathering he received a hearty welcome from the many present, a welcome which, accorded as it was to a total stranger, he valued all the more. He made many friends at that meeting, and he was proud to be able to say that he still numbered those friends among those he called his own. The district was now going on well, and he hoped it would continue to prosper. lii the earlier times the settlers had some times gone into things without fully counting the cost, and sometimes the result had not been pleasing. But he felt now that things had reached their level, and if they went on in the steady and careful way they had been going of kfce there was but little fear of the future of the district. He thanked them for the kind notice they had taken of his wife and family, who would fully appreciate the compliment. Mr H. A. Gates, who had charge of the musical arrangements, here sang a song ■with a jocular local reference introduced, which was much appreciated. Mr C. W. Purnell proposed .the "Financial Institutions of the Colony." It was the fashion to sneer at the finan cial institutions of New Zealand, but the eneer was undeserved, ap tfcose institu tions were of immense value tq the colony. He had at first telt some colo nial jealousy when it was proposed to remove the Board of Directors of the Bank of New Zealand to London, but he now believed it was the very best thing that could have been done. He coupled the toast with the names of Messrs Shury and Kempthome, who briefly replied to the toast, which was drunk with full honors. ,  Mr Donald Williamson proposed the "health of Mr F. J. Harper," Mr McOwen's successor. Mr Harper was a stranger to them, and few of them had had a chance to make his acquaintance, He himself had not yet done so. Previous to Mr McOwen coming to Ashburton the bank managers had gone and come so rapidly that but little chance was given to make their acquaintance. When, how ever, Mr Revans went away, and Mr McOwm* came, a hearty send off was aiven to Mr Revans, and Mr McOwen as heartily welcomed. He trusted as hearty a welcome would be tendered to Mr Harper that night as had been tendered to Mr McOwen, and doubtless when ins turn came round to go, he would receive an equally hearty send off, (Hear, hear). The toast was drunk with musical honors and a cheer for Mra Harper. Mr Harper in a modest speech acknow: Hedged the compliment. . fcoast of " the Three Learned Professions, . Mr J. G. Restell, in proposing th*> took occasion to say that he had known MrlMcOwen since he himself was fifteen years of age, and had found in him an adviser to be looked up to and a close friend. The toast was acknowledged by the Ilev, Father Chastagp.on, Dr Leahy, and Mr bi 6. Crisp, Mr Andrew Orr in proposing '♦ the Mercantile Interests," delivered a-happy and humorous speech. He said Ash burton fifteen years aao was called Ash burton North, and Tinwald was called Ashburton South. When he arrived in the town he asked a policeman where the town was, and was toll with a grin to keep straight on .through the jussqeks. There were only two banks in the town linen, and the bank accommodation was none of the most abundant. The bank manager was also accountant, ledger, keeper, teller and everything eke m his own proper person. Things had changed a good deal since then as they all knew. At that time there was a boom approach incr and a wave of apparent prosperity went over the district. This in turn was succeeded by a season of depression, and it was only by the grit of frer formers, that Ashburton was able to hold her own. He had perhaps as gcod an experience as nVcst'bf what the.-formers had. had to go through 'in the haird -times, and could Kpe'ak pf tl)§ excellent mejial tjie farmers were made of.' He coupled the toast irjth, the name of Mr Hug© Friedlander,

Mr Hugo Friedlander apologised for ! being somewhat late in arriving, and ex ■ pressed his regret at not having been able to take the chair as "he had berfi asked tt; do. Nothing would have given him greater pleasure than to preside ac a ban quet given in honor of his Mend He had known Mr McOwen better than most of them—both his good qualities and hi.s •■ bad ones. (Laughter.) They needn't, laugh. The best of men were not per fect, and he liked to speak of a man as he found him, and their guest's good quali ties were more by many than his bad ones. He was a man of great business capacity ; knew his place well, and was careful of his clients' interests, and hi* always sound advice was ever at the ser vice of his clients. It was not eveiy day that a man of Mr McOwen's sagacity to see what was to the advantage of his cus tomers and tell them when to take the opportunity was found in his position. He regretted that the town and district were to lose Mr McOwen. He himself had just returned from a visit to Mel bourne. The Victorians were now going through what New Zealand had gone through some years ago, but would not get out of their trouble so easily as the New Zealanders had done. Melbourne was now paying for its money from one to two per cent more interest than New Zea landers were paying, and we were much more favorably situated as regarded the certainty of our products. Our exports were larger than our imports while the Victorian imports were millions larger than the exports. He regretted that Government had begun again to tinker with the taxation of the country, as it gave foreign capital a feeling of insecurity. He knew of a quarter of a million of money that would have, been in New Zea land now for investment buo for the feel ing of insecurity thus engendered. A large amount of Victorian capit?l was at present beingkept out of the colony by this means. After a humorous reference t., past times in Ashburton, Mr Friedlander went on to say thnt the county W*as the largest grain growing centre in the colony, and its farmers showed a wonderful energy both in this direction and in sheep and wool products. When the frozen meat industry was first projected, the freight of mutton was 2|d per lb. On Ist December next, the freight would be only Id per lb—representating a saving of 7s 6d per sheep of freezing weights. This was an enormous saving in itself, and showed a difference of six million pounds between the value of our sheep to-day and their value at the inception of the exp.ort industry. Freezing charges, too, which were lid to begin with, were new only jd, saving another 5s per sheep, or 12s 6d in all. The market in London was virtually unlimited forfrozen meat, so that New Zealand was bound not only to hold its own but to improve. Mr Friedlander then noticed the recent rise in the price of land, and pointed to instances in which land previously valued at £410s had been sold for £6 and £6 10s. The following toasts were also given— " The Agricultural Interests," proposed by Mr Williamson and acknowledged by Messrs George Lamb, John Bonifar>T, Isaac Sargent, and Edward Corbitt (Southland), the latter of whom paid a high compliment to Mr Harper, Mr McOwen's successor, '' The Local Bodies," proposed byMrT. Scaly ; "The Ladies," *' The Chairman and Vice-Chairman," "The Press " and " The Host." In proposing the last toast the Chairman paid a well deserved compliment to the Misses Henry for the excellence of the table they had laid, and the prompt and efficient attend ance. Songs were sung during the evening by Messrs Gates, Harrison, Brooke, McOwen, D. Leddy, S. Brown, and the Chairman, and after " iuld Langsyne" had been sung, "God Save the Queen " closed the proceedings before midnight.

SPORTING.

l . j^ hi THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING

TRAINING NOTES.

PER PRJ3SS ASSOCIATION.]

Chkistchurch, August 11§ All the Grand National steeplechase candidates, with the exception of Jenny and Darnley worked, and the Taranaki maro is only a doubtful starter. The tasks set most of the horses were very light, Regina, Watti, and Christmas did the fastest wofk« Nothing has done a better preparation than Freeman, though Darnley and Kangaroo are likely to show | i improvement on their Wellington form. Freeman will make a bold bid for victory, and his light weight will give him a great chance. Kulnine is the best that can be recommended for the hurdles ; Waiti and Harkaway outside chance. Betting is 4 to 1 (offered) on the field for the steeple chase, Ahua, Tauraekeiti, Sentinel, and Darnley being the leading favarites. For the hurdles," Kulnine, Regina, and The Idler are about equal favourites at i to 1.

COURSING.

At the Canterbury Plumpton Coursing meeting on Tuesday in the first round of the New Zealand Cup, Ringlet, who was a bit ©ff, was decisively beaten by Bess Morley, Sydenham beat, East Lynne. and Manton ran a bye. In the second round Accident beat jftanton, though the latter would have won but for cannoning against his opponent towards the end of the course ; Sydenham ran a bye, In the third round Snowdon got the verdict, but it was contrary to the general opinion of the spectators, as Snowdon did not score until just at the end of the course and Sydenham had done a lot of capital work. In the Sapling Stakes, first round, Y/esterfield was beaten by the Napier representative Wild Rose, and Rangitata beat his brother King of the Ring. In che second round Rangitata beat Wainmte, his full sister, the litter being by Ring wood from Fenella. The meeting will be concluded to-day.

ALFORD FOREST.

(fkom ouk cokkbspondent. )

Ilt will be remembered thab a ahort time back, Mr Neil Ohlsen met with a severe accident while working in the bush, from which he has so far recovered as to be able to get about again, although not able to resume his work. On Sunday night lie and the family retired to rest about eight; o'clock. At htlf-pa<i nine Mrs Ohlsen was awakened by a loud dis turbance ainou" the fowls, also a sound as if the chimney had caught lire. She awoke her husband and sprang out of bed, to find the stable in flames past, all hope of saving anything. It contained a dog cart, harness, three sets of dray harness, live tons of potatoes, a ton of .carrots, hay, chaff, and all necessary tools for general purposes. The stable is situate about a chain from the house, and half a chain from the water race, but the flames were so strong as to hinder Mr Ohlsen from approaching the race, and his efforts co rescue his trap were fruit less. There are no marks of fire about the bush adjoining, and from the fact that the bush end of the stable is the only one left standing, it is thought, the fire must have originated from the inside, but how, cannot be astertained. A neigh bour looked round about his own place juft before retiring, as is his custom, to see that all was right, and is certain there was no sign of fire a few minutes before it happened, as from his place he commanded a good view, of the stable. Several neighbours turned out of bed to do what they could, but the fire was un approachable. What makes the matter worse is the property was not insured. Friends of John Downey, whose recent sudden seizure caused some little excite ment a fortnight ago, will be glad to learn | that he is rapidly recovering, and with careful nursing will soon be at work again. A young man, one of a shooting party, the other day, in trying to turn a pin fire cartridge which had stuck in the breech of his gun, incautiously touched it with a stone, when it exploded, severely injur ing his hand. The hand was instantly bandaged, and no bad consequences are now likely to ensue. A small block of land has changed hands here at £6 per acre (unimproved). Sheep are looking well, considering the comparatively dry winter and unusually frosty evenings. Improvements are being rapidly made all along the hi'ls, and a company is being formed for working the coal, clay, and limestone which abound. The fire clay has been pronounced equal 60 any in New Zealand. The Rev J. Rapley held service in the schoolroom twice on Sunday, the 9th inst., the afternoon service being fairly attended, the evening crowded. On the previous Sunday the Rev B. J. West brooke, F.G.S., Presbyterian minister, officiated in the afternoon, many of his old congregation assembling to hear him. No regular appointment has yet been made, but hopes are entertained that an amicable solution of the present difficulty may easily be arranged. A number of hares were sent to the Christchureh Rescue Home to-day by friends.

SUPREME COURT.

(per press association.)

Ohristohubch, August 11. William McGregor was found guilty of indecent assault on a girl of eleven, and was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. George Bull was found guilty of false pretences, and sentence was deferred.

THE MOSS CASE.

Chkistchurch, August 12. At the Supreme Court to-day, Albert Edward Moss was charged with the attempted murder of his wife at Ash burton. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mrs Moss gave evidence as to the occurrence, which was the same as that taken in the lower Court, She said they lived happily together up to the time the bailiff entered the house, but after that his whole disposition changed. He be came nervous and restless in hie sleep. He would at times make threatening re marks, and next moment be quite affec tionate, Samuel Salek, pawnbroker, said the prisoner said he must consult somebody or he would go mad. He said he had been making use of his employers' cheques to get the bailiffs out of his house, and he j could not stand it, as he could not see his wife in that positian after bringing her fourteen thousand miles. Thomas Potter, railway employee, said that he spoke to the prisoner about the sum due by his to the depart ment. He excused himself by saying he had left the cheques on a table, and they had been swept away. Mr Stephen son, the stationmaster, was present at a subsequent interview, and isaid "The man's mad ; did you notice his eyes?" He was very excited and

pale. Dr Tweed said, after hearing the evi dence of Mrs Moss, that the prisoners demeanor was not that of a sane man. The act proceeded by such symptoms would make him suspect prisoner's sanity. He had no opportunity of accu rately knowing wh.a.t was, Mqss' state at i\\e time the act wfts committed, but thought he wfts perfectly aware he was doing wrong, as he was perfectly mentally clear just atter the act. Cross-examined. —Did not think it con sistent with prisoner's suffering from homicidal mania that such comparatively fcriflirsg wounds^ considering the if aapon used, should have been inflicted. The surrounding circumstances did not give him the impressing that Moss was insane, but the contrary.

Dr Trevor said there were He symptoms of intellectual Lsinity. Moss labored under one delusion during his treatment, but in other respects answered questions intelligently. It was likely he If new $c nature" and quality of th;e aet,"_but. was suffering ffQiii impulsive insanity- ; in fact was in a state of frenzy, unable to resist the impulse, Mr Stringer opened the case for the defence, and stated that; the main points of the case were not denied. There was no dispute that prisoner committed a serious assault upon his wife with intent to kill her and himself. The defence was that at the time of the commission of act prisoner 'was irresponsible,, 1 Dr Moorho.uae. said h,e attended the prU sqner on January lasfe for brain diaeage. That illness would wake him sensitive to worry and mental anxiety. Having heard the ciroumstanoes the probabilities were that prisoner did not know the nature of the act. He considered he could not re sistthe impulse. He was under the impres sion that Moss tried to resist the impulse and that was the re^qn • th^ [wounds were so, slight, l^e thought the circum stances of the case consistent with in-.

sanity. Win, Widdowaon said prisoner waa always of a, very exciteable, nervous dis position, and suffered a good dtal from sleeplessness and pains in the head, John Stevenson, Stationmaster, Ash buiton, «aid that at the interview pre viously mentioned he remarked that the prisoner was " off his head, and should be looked after for fear of committing ! suicidft;'' This closed the case for the detenee. Mr Stringer thf,n tjd^r.esseU th^'C^urt,

fHB ASHBLITON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 18ftLt



G ss and CloVer Seeds. —DFOIi SALF - /^LOVERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDED. THFSE ARE PURE AND FRESH AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED ON ALSO,— Ryegraas anil CocMsftot. ALSO,— ARTIFICIAL MANURES" OF ALL XIN Ti)S. : 111 Jill « ASHBURTON and RAKAIA jruinr liAuthchd—ex otaki, Paperhangings, Paperhangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. ■ 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. I W. H. Collins and Co., J 1 TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. bast st:r,.eejt REVOLUTION. CAS H. • VJE RS US OI*E» IT. J "TTNDER the old system ot " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad DebtsH LJ etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorganised^ our Business and decided to sell for CASH ONLY. In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit of Ready Money we have made-the following reductions in our prices, viz.,— Our Best Tailor-made %UITS to measure (usual price) 80s, reduced to 655, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 905,, 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 (usual price) 22s 6d, reduced to 15s 6d, Cash* Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 255, reduced to 17s 6d. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 27s 6d, reduced to 20a, Cash. SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only 555, Cash. SPARROW & BERRYMAN 0 -^SH TAILOBS <$5 OUTFITTERS, I EA S T STRE ET, ASHE VR T 0 ST. 1 Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOX DESTRUCTION OP SPARROWS IS MOST TJICONOMIGAL AND TpFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. T D. THOMAS) (Lats of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER; LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, I A S H BURTON " < )ANS Weekly Sales of: Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and cold on Commission. . .Clearing: salep as per arrangement. CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived in Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from th« celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. 1 HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF JAi V xLvT-K Albß| GIVING SEVEN. BUSHELS TO THE BAG, • I AND FIRST.CLASS OOGJK.OX? V3OjL i^p CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. TttOMAS, ASHBUKTON.



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SIAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS.&c JOSHUA~TUCKEB RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET, OFFIC : Corner o£ Tancred and Wes Btre3ts, nexb Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA3 WINTER CLEABING SALE AT "fi pi: Stock must be REDUCED— £1000 —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to opinmence the Clearing Sa^e earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices "before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at BM, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, <»nd 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, usu^Hy s§s, now 355. Men's Sm'ts, usualy 88s, now 255. Men's' heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE. THE BARGAINS, W. H. Collier " The Corner\"



Public Notio s. ASHBURT^N THRESH TENDERS are invited for Jj Gorse Grubbing, Anama District. To be sent in before 11 o'clock a.m., TUESDAY, 18th August,, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8158 County Engineer. FENCING. TENDERS invited for the erection of about 25 chains of post and wire fence. Apply to 8 59 JOSHUA TUCKER. ASHBURTON FJNANGJE~& AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. . i ; £\ ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. Office. —Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, 8 17 Manager. Mrs »• C.; Tovey, DRESS AND MANTUA MAKER, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WORK, Fit, and Fashion guaranteed, along with moderate charges. 8 56 . <?GREATSUCCESSH OF THE CHEAP CLEARI]srG 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 in DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc, K3f N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 38 ?*<l REDUCED TO IS 9«1 HW Vlcorii X Co



ON the 13th August the 7.25 a.m. train from Tiraaru to Ashburton, the 3.45 p.m. train from Ashburton to Timaru, the 7.20 a.m. train from A&hbur 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, Winslow, at return fares of 8/6 and 6/6, from Tinwald, Ashburton, Chertsey, Rakaia, at 7/0 and 5/0,. Chfydren three, to twelve years, half rates. u.nder 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 scop. It will leave Timaru at 7.10 a.m., Rangitata 8.27, Hinds 9.0, Winslow 9.16, Tinwald 9.28, Ashburton 9.42, Chertsey 10.13, Hafem 1Q.27, arriving at Chrjstchuroh 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 cliurch at4.5Q p,m... and be due from B&k&ia at Q,50 p.m., Chertsey 7-17, Ashburton 7.55, Tinwald 8.4, Winslow 8.16, Hinds 8,32, Rangitata 9.5. The train from Springburn on the 13th will leave Tinwald at 9.33 a.m., and arrive at Ashburfcon at 9.40 ; and the train from Methven will start at 8.55 a.m., and be due from Lauriston at 9.32, arriving at Rakaia at 10.15 a.m., both connecting with the excursion train. The train from Rakaia to Methven will stwt at 7.0 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes later, * c ' nan time-table times. Qn, the ISth August the evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes later than time-table times up to Ohertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 7.55 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. +46 BY ORPER^ MILES ANB CO, MESSRS MILESJ& CO., in conjunc tion with MR GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton, have received instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of the late Hon. W. «. Peter, to offer For Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, DURING 00 TO JSE, B NEXT, 4000 'A ***s' or theroabouta, OF THE WELL-KNOWN MTAMA ESTATE, Situated on the banks of the River Hinds, In the County of ASHBURTON. Lithograph plans, showing subdivisions, will be obtainable shortly. The auction sale will be held at Ash burton about the end <*£ October, "and the exac£ d^tes will appeW in a future adver isWent. IW further particulars apply to MILES & CO, J. % EC^ft, Auctioneer, 204 Hereford street, Christchurcli; or t<? MR GEO. JAMESOx^, 7(172 shburton



"VTOTICE is hereby given in pursuance JLM of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race Meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of A.ugust, 1891, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the fol lowing scale, viz :— For each Adult ... ... One Shilling For each Horse One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand & Saddling Paddock ... Three Shilling! EDWARD GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. i Tinwald, August 6, 1891. 8 38 /^IRAND Q ACRED /"CONCERT VXRAND OACRED V^ONCERT and Ward's Oratorio, " PRODIGAL §OX." Full Chorus and Orchestra of Seventy Performers, by United Wesleyan Choirs of the District;, aided by friends. Soloists—Mesdames C. M. Brooke and Flower; Miss Steel, Rev J. ! Dellow, and Mr H. G. Flower. Leader—Mir R. Wood. Conductor—Mr J. Gamble. od»fjs:l:lows n.ajljl,. Thursday, august 20, 1891. Admission ... ... 2s and Is Doors open 7.30 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Btl GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Grand National Steeplechases, August 13; Hunt Club Steeplechases, August 15, at Christchurch, CHEAP EXCURSION to CHRIST CHURCH, AUGUST 13.



I/O. G. T. f fNITED Anniversary TEA and I > CONCERT to be held i" the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, August 13. Tea on the tables at six o'clock. 8 42 Xo-lVififlit! To-INijfflit! ! ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTOS "Trial of a Notorious Criminal." Mr E. Tennyson Smith WILL appear as " Counsel for the Prosecution." Who will appear for the Defence ? PUBLICANS. Those interested in " The Trade" and any who are opposed to Prohibition are invited to attend, and put questions to the lecturer, who is pre pared to prove under discussion that his | position as a Prohibitionist is correct. I Rev A. Blake, Chairman. 8 63 % A 1$ ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1858, E.C rIIHE Monthly Meeting of the above JL Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY Even ing, 13th inst., at 7.30. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY, 7 48 Secretary. CONGRESS ON AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. rpHE Congress will meet in the Main _L School, Ashburton, on SATUR DAY, Auguist 15, on the arrival of the express from Christchurch. Besides delegates, private persons and ladies interested in educational progress are invited to attend, J. R. WILKINSON,. 8*54 Hon. Sec. pro. tern. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. ~



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