The Waikato Seat.

(fjsr press association.)

Aucioanu, September 9. At a meeting ot" the Vaikato electors at Hamilton, a resolution was passed express ing approval of Mr Bryce's action, their undiminished confidence m him, and ask ing him to again allow himself to be placed m nomination, and that m the event ot Mr Bryce refusing to be nominated the meetingpledges itself to support MrLake's candidature. Mr Lake was formerly member for the district.

THE ASHBITRTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER lp, 1801.



A ndrews' Poisoned Gpdn fok ;. DESTRUCTION OF SPA MOWS » :■-;:' r^- - MOST TTICONOMICAL AND TlflnflfeS^iß. | PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. ! ? :r p* D. THOMi^C) ■■= •' .■'■■' . *.:-> D. THOMAS) ' ; <'->■ (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) . AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, »»d ESTATE VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, >j>. ASHBU R I O N . • >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and -Ashburtoß alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fafc, and HiJes on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain and >old; on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. ; . \. v CLOVERS. TURNIP SB^DJS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc.. X HAVE to intimate thfiCmy^supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by* myself direct from tht celebrated Seed House A ■ -• . - T HURST AND SONS, LONDON, , ": THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RFLIED ON, '\ Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. . .; I HAVE.ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Xi V xLxjrJrC-OLOD GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND F 4 I R S^T CLASS UOOxVO-T \)\J X • i^* CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. ' D, TH 0 MAS, ;' ■ : : ' ASHBUITOS. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JUST LANDJS D,— . \ Of)C) TONS OF PRIME HOUSE COAL, „ "''■>'.' SOW LANDT N G,- ~ * ****- °O 000 FEET ASSORTED KiU?!' TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, *Xf\ f\f\(} FELT WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINIXO, AND tJ\J 9 \J\J\J . SHELVING. ? IN ST O C X,—. OK f\f\f\ FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR *O,UUU USE. Paints, Oils, Colours, & I'apeiimngliicrs. In order to meet the. requirements of this. District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGTNG, & 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 fuiish and durability, is well and favorably known.' We guarantee thequality of material and first-class work. Fresh Hupplies of Kerosene to Hand. W. H- Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, ANI) IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC. v TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance Company. .^__ — > , . - ■ ■ ' . o " 'i, i' , " ' - - - • .---.„..* i - " ; ; ' -: i TVTE ARE LANDING ; ~ EX "Of AK|I , AND JULETRAE ■•■-'■• --A Bed Clover White Clover Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATKsi ° ~ —FOR SAl^K — DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COGKSFOOT MEDLAMR BEOS



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. Moiron's for less money. He will offer his stock from SATURDAY, August 29, for two months at 10 per cent o.l' for CASH. -Repairs done at once Boots made to order by a competent stsiff; no cominat and going, always here and re liable too. J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street Tra^ASHBURTOITIiAHh The terms of subscription to this Journal are as follows, vif. ; — IV l\\lO IN ADVANCE. i Per Quarter ...■ 6s Od, by post, 8s 0d  Half-year,.. 12s Od, by post, 133 Od !- „ Year 90s Od, by post, ','6s Od iV fiOOKVD. I Per Quarter ... 6s (Jd, by post, 8s (Xl  Half-year... }$s Od, by post, Ufa Oil „ Year.. ... 2<Ss Od, by post, 32s Oil Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid fjr at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each if booked, 4s each. Stumps may be seat fur



■RATIONAL .. J^/rUTUAL . JjIFE ASSOCIATION •..• ■■ .-.;<■■ -. ■• - - !.or • .- .'■ . -. ■ . AtSTR A LA SI A. SPECIAL "NOTICE. Bonus Year, a©©£2. INTENDING Policy Holders m this very Popular .Office are reminded , that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four ■ sTears..; ..'-.■'• ■ -r ..: ■ SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. : .-'.,., - - Low Rate of Premiums, |. |ifoii-Forfeiture of Policies. i High Rate of Interest earned upon | r ' v , Investment. ' Eeversionary Bonuses, already allotted ! exceed $500^000. T. E. WALTON, f Tfavelling Aaenfc, CHAS. BRADPELt* Local Agent, B*«7 iUbburtoa,



Mr XiOODKZ^A-T TIKIS I mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT M'OBE, CORNER OF EaST AND MOORE STREETS The reason why J. BISHOP can sell 1 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 25 per 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. X, E I?~A. IRS. Whether jou bought your boots at J. Bishops or not, send them there to be repaired. Repairs neatly executed. Gentlemen's Boots soled ana heeled, 4s 6d; Ladies, 'is 6d ; Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. JT. BlSllOl*, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager. AETIFIOIAL MANURES. l HAVE FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES.— Superphosphates Bone Dust Potato Manure Blood Manure Garden Manure GEOBGE JAMESON Asliburtoii and Bakaia. PUBLIC TRUST Jin* OFFICE OF Hi. TIJE Public Trust; Office, of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages toitselien* including State guarantee against the fraud.or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following comparison ot business between th<3 years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made:— v  ; 1879-80 1889' Cash receipts .« ...... £41,818 .. £183,336 Total transact ona, per balance-sheet ... .;» £92,318 ... £835,202 - Securities- General Investment Account ... ... ... £70,864 ... £216,943 , Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 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. ~~~lTul!xirs s. CONSTANT RUSH OF ORDERS DURING THE LAST J_ MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our KBDUOED PRICES on the CASH PRINCIPLE. We have now extended our premises to MAKE ROOM for MOKE TAILORS. IF you wish to see lk Better Times" m Ashburton t -EWOOU.»AGI!J LOCAL INDUSTRY. ; BUY £^ Moll SI all BUTTKYOUR 4*hlnirton Tweed Suits Made to Measure on our premises at the shortest notice £2 15g Cash. Best cuddle Tweed Null* to measure *3 IOS- Cash. Ashburton Tweed Trousers to measure 15s 6d. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure . 21S Casll. IMPORTANT.—WE guarantee a Perfect Fit, Best Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimmings Df the best quality. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before beincj made up. Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. SPAKROW ~& "BERRYMAN TAILOES &OUTFITTEES, east street, ashburton. '<Jlm durability is true fconomy •]^|,.. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOOKS, 'JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—fioId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and JEWELLERYi -An almost endless variety of Fine Oold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Geritiemen's Guards, Alberta, &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 PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding-Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jonimittaes, School Committees &c. &c. Al 1 Departments of works done on the Premises with despatcr and at modera t charges. ... ■.'■•' ■ . ■ ■ • '-. .... ... .;/■{ ■-•■ ■.■ SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. .>'...



pHEAP mURNIP IITANURE. About Is 6d per cwt on the farm. Mount lomers liime. MR JAMKS AUSTIN, Winchester, Says—The Lime I bought was used with Turnips, and I have the best crop of; Hybrid and Swedes that I ever had, not withstanding fehe very bad season for that crop. I sowed the lime with a Duncan : drill, and had no difficulty m so doing* \Vhere 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 the grub, which pest is very destructive this season. MR ROBERT THEW, Peel Forest, Says —He mixed lime with superphos phate to dry the phosphate. O» fifty acres he used lime aad phosphate m th,e proportion of one to, one. On thirty acres he used two buckets full of lime tp one hundredweight of phosphate ; on another thirty acres he used phosphate alone—in each case o:»e 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 vas 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, Says-rHe ground the lime into a fine powder and mixed the turnip seed with it and sowed with an ordinary grain drill at the rate of about 2£ cwt pei acre. In about fifteen hours after sowing, the scribe, which the coulter of the drill left on the ground, was quite moist with the lurie dissolving, and m about'thirty-six hours the turnip seeds were sprouted, and finishes by snying that, had it been a damp reason he believes the lime would have been a thorough success. ' P. S.—Damping the lime with a little I water will give a dry powder, KP To ensure delivery Orders should be sent early.



TO THE LADIES. \ JUST opened a large stock of Corsets including the Featherbone, the;Y and N the Lacrbssine, the Corded Zone ; also the Invigorator with shoulder straps.' andrew orr. OdlksTuonsult DR T. IUST«)Ii ABBOTT. SHE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT, * ON NERVOUS AILMENTS ' " '. ;"• AND :'": '. ■ : Diseases of women Advertising m Australia. Consulation by Letteb Free Address—l 9 Queen's Walk, Melroimic 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. ~ THE STANDARD .Fire «Bfc: Marino lnsurauce Oomvpaity OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of i Shareholders. CAPITAL -£1,000,0000-STERLINq. FIRE and Marine Risks accepted on 411 descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. : I Fidelity ok Persons Holding Situa tions of Trtot Guaranteed, ARCHIBALD SCOTT, : Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, J. 14 Saunders* Buildings, Ashburton. - FISHING SEASON, 1891-92 d* fishing tackle. :.g j r ■ :£S 2* S : o (D ' ■CP ' ■ h ; a- *:-■■■ •■-,&; ■ ■■ w ■ -.w ■. FISHING TACKLE. W TUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," from <J best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. M Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff j Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water- ? proof Fish Bags, " In greab variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. s Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. i ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING J and TENNIS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDERI Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goodb. SALONS DU COIMURE Stepjhens Bros.' MARKET HOUSE. ) » '_ TEA. TEA. TEA; JUST Lauded—-First consignment of New Scjasjqn's, all of which ure. m splendid condition and of exceptional value We therefore solicit the patronage of our Customers and the Public to try our BLENDED TEAS, Prices 2f, 2s 4d, 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 j China's best productions m Monings, Panyongs, Saryuues, Pecco, Congou, an 4 other qualities, including some very choice Kiisows. One trial by the most scepticol 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 £et samples. All goods delivered m Town and Suburbs and to Railway Station. Evety attention, m order to give satisfac tion regarding price and quality, Satisfaction tyeing our motto* STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE.



THE STUD. TO STAND THIS SEASON, At Ashburton, Tinwamv- Fleminuton, and loxokeaoh. THE CARRIAGE STALLION, CameL Hj; is, a dark brown horse, standing 17 , hand* 1 inch high, by the standard bred. American trotting stallion Berlin, (imp.), dam, Duchess of York, by Traduce^ dam, old "Gcifcsl^ 1 Annie," the famous champion trotter olK^w Zealand for many years, and dam of; SjKJifcand Dexter, also granddam of Cfclista aßd^rincess. Duchess of York is half-sister to S«^frn Queen, the mother of Calista, Some^ ot Gamel's stock will.be on view m Ashburton, ok^ October 3, parade day. ' .' : Terms :—Services, £3, groomage 5?». pay able at first service; two or more mares, as per agreement. For further particulars, apply to J.. Harold, groom m charge. Mares grazed free to January 1. Every care taken but no responsibility incurred. « ....;., Also,-— The Standard-bred American, Trotting Horse, General Tracey, WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT LONGBEACH. Services, 5 guineas; only 10 outside mares taken, rHE Standard-bred American TroHing Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full jrothcr to the well-known performer, Ken tucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was imported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile m j 2min. IB|secs. He also used to drive Ber lin's full brother, Mamorino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says m his book on trokting, " If ever there was a horse Which could trot a ;niile m 2 minutes, Mambrino Dudley c*uld before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Kentucky and General Tracey contain the very best strains o£ American trotting blood. J. 0. N. GRIGG, 9f 37 Longbeach. TO STAND THIS SEASON At his owner's stables, Peter street, Ash burton, and travel the Ashburton District, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE ITi!^§J Torrent, . By Aprkmont—Waterspite. mORRENT was a first-class performer on J- the turf, and is full brother m blood to Cynisca and Pygmalion, and half brother to Stonyhurst. He is a dark bay with black points, 16.2 high, full of quality and of great substance. Terms, £4 4s; Groom's fee, 5s ; payable first service. Further particulars and full pedigree m CardS H. J. TASKER, Owner. Groom iv charge, kfarvfy



RKMOVAIi litt >■-ICK.. TTTE have much pleasure m intimating to our Customers and the Public generally, that we have taken a lease of chose commodious Premises lately m the occupation of Mr'Lublow. We are j;ist now removing, and will give particular regarding stock m a few days. H.■& E. Oaighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, Opposite Mitchell and Tuknek. ISew Seeds. .-. J.UST", LANDED ex s.s. « Rangatira " and " Juletrae." CLOVERS, ; TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, ! CARROTS, RAPE. WE have also for sale at Lowest Rates— COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BARLEY Garden and Flower Seeds m endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S, LONDON. fcEALY & CO., East .Street. ~lfohn G. Eestelir T H A YE F J R S ALE J_ ■ AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, , All Station and Farm Requisites of the " BEST QUALITY. HED Clover, Cow Grass, Alsiks ; Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Rape, Aberdeen, Devonshire, Stone, and Swede Turnip Seed, Mustard Seed, etc. DEBWfcNT and Kidn«y Seed and Table Potatoes. f?i APE Barley, Seed Oats, and Wheat BONE Dust and Superphosphate of Lime / ;»OFtN Sacks, Full Weights 11 / OOL Packs, Full Size VA/ >ac'i 8» Thre«j-quaater Size V^EWINtt Twine lAM prepared to supply all the above mentioned articles m quantities TO SUIT PURCHASERS on . LIBERAL TERMS. Inspection Invited. John G. RestelL OFFICE-Arcade, ) ABhburto rf STORKS-West Street, / ABl»ourtoJf



Fiiblic Notices. WANTED Known—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, hus opened m shop late T. Chambers, East street. AH orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will 1 be promptly executed at moderate chiivges. A/trial solicited. 7 165 ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR rHave for Sale; private y—Several I first-class Draught Entire HORSES. Also, —Thoroughbred Hackney and Pony Entires. For full particulars apply at my office, Arcade, Ash burton. As I have several enquiries those having stallions for sale should give me particulars at once. 81116 JOHN G. RESTELL THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY, C CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', JChildren's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by *atest improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and liutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office ft r Servants. " EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



W. H. Colliery **W*&, Corner," INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE AM) CHOICE SELECTOR ;l ' .. OK ; STew Spring €sood»t •" *''" ' ■ . ok; ' .■'- ;; ' '. :.- EXCEPTIONAL VALTJE. JUST ARRIVED, THE LATEST NOVELTIES .-.'"* m : ; Millinery Gloves Flowers Zephyrs F/B^iiers Pwnts Underclofching Dress ■ Oorsets Stuffs .. L aC es Boots ; Tinsel Shoe f s, T . Ribbons «entn T ließ Embroideries Gents Hats, Ace. SOME SPEC?AL LINES OF HOSIERY AT^D BLACK RIBBONS Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WINTER GOODS Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION To make room for New Shipment?. "THE CORNER." irORiJATsijCOESS -Xt '.' / '; ; OF THE OHEAP O^ARING SALE S W ALGORN & COS EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE , BARGAINS. THERE is a Great; Quantity of STOCK still left, which must he cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, a* STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Speciii "banpins for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls*. Umbrellas, Lades Jackets, Ulsters, Inmnied »nd Untrimmed HatH, Fur Collarettes, etc. l^= j^ppa.—a special line of BEST FRENCH^ MERINOS, usual price 3S 9d REDUCED TO I» f W. Alcorn A€o



T. G.RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CMKIITCHinCH ' Branch Office—E>ot Sjtrect, AiVVIBTOI <^fear H ? Za*msk\s.) 6 157 THIS MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCtf (Limited OF CHKIB*I-OHURO4T. Incorporated under *ho Provisions of the Companies Act. 1882. JRj£cii&ter£d Office — MORTEH'S BUILDINGS, OJWft IS^T#KU RC H. fT^HfS Coi&l»aiiy fe prepared to advance .X - ttoSKi oft Ttfwhrfd Property, m **«& Sliian Suma, at Ctirront Bates of tefc^fes^J alfid, ttpdti the Sfecttrity of Bills of SaJ^ <f Jftock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, «n3 Fer*mal Property generally. 'V S'or further partleßtor*. «WWy to ; ' SoVicitotf Christchurcl), i Or to the Brsn3hOfliCo of fcha Company, ■AsfibMbN. ' 186 AOMCY COMPANY, Limited. /"(ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. Office.—Corner of the Arcade and Tailored Street. WM.. HORNE, I*7 Manager



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL..-".'-, * ' ' ____ i-. ,'.■■ ' : '.■' ;- -' THIRD TERM, 1891. DUTIES of the School will be rußUmed on MONDAY next, Hth inst,, at 'JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Aghburton, Scpteniber 10, 1891. 956 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. fTiHE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked for 1 repairs, from 3 p.m. on SATUR DAY, 12chinst. t until 8 a.m. on MON DAT,M*«. ; BTORDE(I , Railway Engineer's Office, • ChrisWhurch, September 11, 1891. 9j4_;__ ' ■','".[ l-_l__^i. ;__ AGJBNis WAKTED; WANTED, Agent? for a GfOOD SELLING LINE. rEither sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY, IMPORTING CO., 80at9?6, r«t'.O. r Sydney, N.SiW. ils



Thb Best Bkm^dx *w Induction— Norton's Camomile Fills ate confident^ recommended as a supple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects. Norton's Pills, with justice called the •Natural Rtrengthener of the Human Stomach*" act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances, bold m bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the world. Very important business will come before the members of St John's Lodge, of Freemasons at to-night's meeting. The fact that it was practically through accidental means that the Canterbury Plains were selected for the Chnrch of" England settlement m the colonisation of New Zea land, was mentioned by Dr Hocken m the course of his "Early History" lecture, de livered before the Otago Institute on lues day night. The lecturer narrated how Captain Thomas, who had been deputed to select the land for the settlement, chartered j the cutter Fly, of twenty tons, at Wellington and how, after having inspected Canterbury he purposed visiting what .since became known, as Southland to satisfy himself as to the suitability of that portion of the colony for settlement. He twice essayed to make a statt m the frail cutter, but ki the face of a % South-west gale the vessel could not ittike 'any headway, and Captain Thomas accept) ilig; that as an omen, selected Canterbury. Up* on that small circumstance, Dr Hocken re< marked, was decided such an important result, and but for it Southland would pro bably have been chosen for the settlement.; The " Manawatu Standard" is of opinion that Palmerston is getting more like Lon don every day. It bases this conclusion; on the fa«t that two instance's of local residents being stuck up by blaekinaijers occurred a there on a recent Saturday night. | Ask for Ninian Hyalop, find Got ,** Imperial' new seasons Pure Ceylon and 'Indian Teas. Special prices.—(Advr,) True economy To purchase Counts* ea for two shillings. Ff «« from any ex cess of astringenc Public Notices. ANTED, Tenders for Clearing about sixty acres of Flax- ; Tenders close on September .21. Apply,,,A, Hoksbv, Hinds. 9f9j[ ♦v - . A »» ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1858, E.<s: rpHE Monthly Meeting of the above X Lodge, wnl be heldin.tlie |l«sonic ' H»ll, Asfcburtpn, on THURSi>ATf. Even ing, l€^h inst.', at 7.30.. , V;' Visltinir Brethren cordially: invited. H. A. VESTY, f4B - "' " " " Secretary. "^ TJSKKERS. "\IXANTED, Tenders for Ploughing; ▼ ▼ about 100 Acres swamp land, juet burnt, to be completed by end October, Tenders to be m by MONDAY, Septem *"M>to G.OIDDINGS, 9 46 Tinwald. FUNERAL NOTICE. THF Friends of the late Mr Samuel Charles Loins Lawbksce are re spectfully informed that his Funeral will move ft om. his late residence, Saunders' Buildings TO-MORROW, Friday the 11th inst., at 2 p.m. for the Ashburton Ceme tery. BAKER BROS.. p,_sß . Uhdcrfcikiers. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICJtI TO OCCUPIERS ,OF LANR 4 LL : sides of Roads ploughed out to J&~ destroy gorse must be left uniform and to.the satisfaction of the Board's iutveyor within fourteen' days irorn the 4»fce hereof, or the work will be done by the Board at the expense of the occupier of land Wonting such roads, Any occupier of land wishing to plough out sides of roads to destroy gorse must apply tp the Board .for permission to do so, or the Board will hold such occupier liable for damage. .  . . .  . . All gorse growing on roads m the District must be grubbed up and destroyed within. fpjirteen ', days j from; the date hereof, or the Board will have the work done at the expensf ,qi r cccupiers of land frotttingeuch 1 roads:'' ' r ■ JOHNGRIGG, Chairman, Seprember 10,489^ 9 52 .« ASHBURJON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN SeTING, 1892. THE ASHBUiiTON STAKES, of 2 soys each, with IQO soys added ; second horse to receive KO soys from the stakes. For' two- .and ; three-year-olds, bred m. the' district, or that have been commonly resident m the district and owned by perspns residing m the district from the day of entry and up to the date of -tli* meeting.* Two"-year-olds, 7st 71bs ; three-year-olds, ?st; fillies and geldings allowed 31bs. Winners since August 1, 1891, of any race or races (excluding Helling races) of the individual or collective value of £25 to carry *lb*fextra ; of £50, 71bs extra ; of £100, lOlbs extra ; of £20C or upwards, Hlbs extra. Maidens hay ing started twice or oftener allowed—two year olds, 51bs ; three-year-olds, lOlbs Penalties and allowances to be calculatec for the time of starting. Five furlongs Entrance, 1 soy on SATtJRDAY, No vember 22, 1891; second payment, : sdv: oc- SATURDAY, February, 6 1892; Sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m. on da: of nomination for Autumn Meeting. 1892 . G. BISSET, g-j-I^3 Secretary. .