•six months." This was theevidence for the prosecution. Prisoner had no evi dence to give, but stated that he : -bought, the trousers from a man he did not know, giving 7s 6d for them. The prisoner Jiad no evidence as to character to give, and the police could not give him a good one. Prisoner's mother said she would go for Mr R. Alcorn to give the young man a good character, and left the Courthouse. Mr Alcorn, on coming to the Court, said fchctt the young man had Wen helping his mother. On one occasion some boors had been left outside witness' shop after closing, and prisoner came and told him about them and they were taken m. Be lieved him to l>e «vi honest lad. Ihe Magistrate said there was no doubt about prisoner's guilt. It was a mean theft, but m view of Mr Alcorn's evidenci, the punishment would not be so severe as the offence deserved. He would be sen tenced to one month's imprisonment. Stray CATfLE.— John M'Kiver, was fined 5s and costs for allowine a cow to stray upon the railway line. < Civh, Case.—Jani9B Sandoe v. John Nixon, £7 15s. Judgment for amount, payment to be made at the rate of £1 a month. From the evidence it appeared that defendant was hourly expected* to die, and his son, who appeared for him, proposed to pay the father's debt, but re quired the time ..which was allowed m the judgment. llis Worship said it was an honorable thing for the son to do, and commended him highly for his conduct.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

|PEE PKKSS ASSOCIATION.J

(Received August 27, 10.15 a.m ) AN AMERICAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. New "i ork, August 26. The United States is organising an Antarctic expedition.

SEVERE HURRICANE.

Paris, August 26. Information has been received that a severe hurricane was experienced at Senegal, a French colony m Western Africa, Four ressels had been wrecked and eighteen seamen of their crews drowned.

THE CANADIAN SCANDALS.

Ottawa. August 26. Counsel engaged before the Corrupt Practices Committee on behalf of the officers of the Public Works Depart ment admit that many of the charges against the Hon. Thomas McGreeyy have been proved, but deny that the officers were aware of the corruption.

( Received Ausust 27, 10.25 p.m.)

THE WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

London, August 26. Severe storms, with heavy rain are doing immense damage to the crops m England.

THE FRENCH FLEET.

Owing to the severe weather, a number of British officers were for some time weatherbound on board the French fleet. In eonseqnence of the inclemency, Admiral G?ervais, who had arranged to give a ball this evening, abandoned the idea, and the French fleet has left for Cherbourg. The officers were accorded a hearty send off. Her Majesty presented Admiral Gervais with a portrait of herself. During the stormy weather a pinnace which had been off to one of the war ships, swamped at Portsmouth, and four occupants were drowned.

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The general opinion of the delegates attending the meeting of the British Association is adverse to the State re gulating the hours of labor.

THE FASTING MAN.

Alexandra Jacques, who has under taken a fifty days' fast, has completed half of the time, and appears quite strong and vigorous.

(Received August 27.10.60 a.m.)

GENERAL BOOTH.

Capetown, August 26. General Booth has | been offered large tracts of land m South Africa for the purpose of carrying out his colonis ing scheme.

THE FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

St. Peteksbum, August 26. Several deaths from starvation are reported m the Volga district, and crowds of beggars are wandering from village to village m search of food.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

ConsTANTiNOPLt, August 26. It is reported that the Czar has proposed to Turkey that she should cede the Novi Bazar territory, lying between Servia and Montenegro, to Russia, m lieu of arrears of the war indemnity.

AUSTRALIAN.

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Melbouhnb, August 27. A horrible tragedy is reported from Stratford, a small township m Gipps land. A man named John Ross murdered his uncle, a" farmer named Joseph Freitag, backing his neck about m a frightful manner with a butcher's knife, lEloss also made a savage attack on Mrs Freitag, and stabbed her so seriously that her recovery is doubtful. He intended to attack the children, but was prevented and taken into custody. Ross,- who is believed to be insane, has buried the body of his uncle m the garden attached to the latter's house.

THE TASMANIAN BANKS.

Hohaet, August 27. There is every probability of an amalgamation being effected between the National Bank of Tasmania and the Bank o£ Van Diemen's Land.

GOLD DISCOVERIES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Pkrth (W.A.), August 27. The rich gold finds at Murohison are confirmed. One man m four days dollied m a small mortar 160ozs of gold. '

BILLIARS.

fNewcastle, August 27. W.Weston, the well-known New Zea land bookmaker and billiard player, receiving 500 points start m 1000 up, m a game of billiards, beat John Roberts, junr., by 40 points.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PER PItESS ASSOCIATION.)

Th« 1N«»M llotirp. Oamauu, August 27. The important find of bones at Entield Comprises over 120 thigh, bones of moas, bones of the extinct Nuw Zealand goose, and i\w ea°lehawk. Professor Forbes, of Christchurch, and Lr de Lautour pro ceed to the site of the discovery to morrow, to further open out; the ground, and they anticipate fco recover imuiy more relics. This is one of the largest, if not the largest, finds of the sort ever made m the colony. Wellikoton, August 27. At a meeting of the labor organisations it was decided t> hold a demonstration on October 28, if the day suited the rest of the colony, but to change the name from Labor Demonstration Day to *' Eight houra Demonstration Day." If October 28 is acceptable to the Trades' Councils m the colony, Government is to be asked to proclaim the d*y a public holiday as was done last year. ! Muprrm* Court. Dunedin, August 27. The criminal calender is the lightest tor many years—two cases of larceny, one of false pretences, and one of perjury.

THE ASITBUBTON GUARDIAN: THUBSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1801



! NOMINATIONS. ' Nominations to be m" writing, and accent panica Ini fvti, jioinf, rt;v, tin I drscriftfon of horse, and colon of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbnrton. not later than 9 p.uv on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights wi be t'ealarcd on MONDAYi August 17, IS9I. ACCEPI^ANCES Accsutaucce must be made to the Seci#» tary int later than 9 p.m. od WEDNESDAY. August 19, 1891. ' I s_II E. J. JOOKS, 0 H<9* S^rvUry,



A SHBURTON QOOTTY HUNT CILB. ANNUAL STiiPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TIWWALD RACECOURSE on ' :;'' • i Tuesday, Sept 1, . 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew S.,itt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidexts—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker, Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C..N, Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendfy, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Ro'litt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. , Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. « Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—R. Fricdlander. Treasuiush —A. J. Kelly. HAKDiCAPrER—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Cllife.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Maulcn riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights fot hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. j 2. 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 l'ecognised Hunt Club, Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 153; accept' ance, 15s. About thren miles, over such course and iumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—The winner of this race, to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of }& soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashb,urton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. ' >. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP/ of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; thf second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 sove. Open to all qualified hunters?, the property of members ot any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap.. " Gentletnen riders.. Maiden riders- allowed'.J7Jbs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m Iront of . the bland io the ,satisfaction .of..the Stewards. All horses toibe nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on.the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to; ,' be made to the Secretary immediately' after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights. About one mile and ft. half . GENERAL RULES, 1. The Committee reserve to ihenise veß the right of refusing any entry, and m the weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period, , <• ' 2. A qualified hunter shall mean «ny: horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be at the scales. " ; 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' |iek,ets r.uisfc be -produced at the sea'Cs itirequiMjjJ. 4. All horses must bo ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered



I AUSTRALIAN. -• * MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETIf. ri^UK OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, X ant> • ; ' ■'■ MOST PROSPEROUS , AUSTRALIAN LTFB OFFICE, ■ AXD THE \ LAiKJKST IN TUB BMTI!?II EMfIUE. The only Co\minl -Lif*- Office which declares a' - - % Bonus Every Year., . " -jr-J The Method of Valuation adopted hjfe this Society is of the Most Strinsrejit ' Character, and ensures a Considerably-. Larger Reserve to" Meet Liabilities than,'. that held by any other office m the Aus-* tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, "*' '' NBAIiIY ' * «10,000,000, Mf Sfr? NS ) STERLING, * „ All invested to yield ne<nly 6 per cent BOJ>TtJSES." ''..., CASH,BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, ! . yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. - CASH IWNUS for ONE Year, 1890, i £469,856, yielding Reversionary- Bonuses amounting to £967,000. ? : The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.1 per c«nt. on the premiums received duiing the year. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IS TH3 i A. 31. P SOOIJ£ 'X V, And secure ;i BONUS MVXY -YEAR POLICIES Oln' NEW ZEALAND REGISTER, KJ,OOO. ASSURING, £5;000,000. Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,270. Expenses of Manitjement LESS THAN 9£ PERCENT ON THE/ TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. tOWE, : ; , Resident Secretary. Bbaxch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. JJERRY, " . s f District Secretary, • Uhribtchurch, H. ZANDEB, Local Broker Ashburton. .';



Mr LOOK -AJJO THIS! mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SIOES I S J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTOBE, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. The reason 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 25 per cent. Why give big pricas 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 I R S. 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 Gd; Ladies', '3s 6d ; Leather arid Workmanship guaranteed. 'JT. BISIIOI*, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. ; - - . :. .- ' £. BROCKELBANK, Manager Grass and Clover Seeds. -FOE SALE— iHLOVERS^ OF ALL-DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDED. [ THESE ARE PURE ANDRFRESH |AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED ON" |ALSO,— ' ■.; , . :■ ■■:■:' '■" Ryegrass ami Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ARfIFICIAL MANURES OF ALL KINDS. UJUtUNII ASHBURTpN and RAKAIA



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 and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF X\' JL JILvJT ±A> Afe O GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST CLASS UOOJK.OX' \J\J X - igr CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D, THO MA S, ASHBUITON.



D. THOMAS; (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGK^'i', VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B U R TO N ] >ANS N?gotiated. Weekly of 1 Live Stock. Tjnwald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and^sold on Commission. Clearing pales as per arrangement. CLOVERS. TFBMP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have



S U C_CI_E S S CONSTANT RUSH OF ORDERS DURING THE LAST X MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our ■REDUCED I'RICES on the CASH LM INCIPLE. We have now extended our premises to MAKE ROOM for MORE TAILOES. ■IST I y you wish to see " BetterTjrnes" m Ashburton ENCOURAGE LOOA.I^ INDUSTRY. % stilHirton Tweed Suits jM"ade to Measure ou our premises at ! the shortest notice " £9 15s CiiSh. Best Nadtllc TweM Hnit* to measure £3 fOS. Cash Asliburton Tweed Trousers !to treasure 1.5s ltd. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure £lS- Cash. iMPOßTANlJ.—WEgiiiinuilee a Perfect Fit, Best Workmanship, and all Linings ;md Trimmings A the best quality. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before* beinst made up. Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. sparjio^ & Ferryman TAILOES &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBtiBTOK Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DESTEUCTION OF SPARiIOWS "VyTOST Tj^CONOMICAL ATSD TTWECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, IsIEAGH. B. THOMAS.



W.H. Collier, " THE CO RIVER," ■ *■•.. * ■ INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW SPRING GOODS OP EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Just Arrived, T*IE LATEST NOVELTIES IN Millinery Gloves Flowers Zephyrs Feathers Prints Underclothing Dress Oorsets Stuffs Laces Boots Tinsel Shoes Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents' Hats, &c. SOME SPECIAL LINES .OF HOSIERY & BLACK RIBBONS, Considerably under Usual Cost, The Balance of WINTER GOODS Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION To Make Room for New Shipments. M The Confer."



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY 11EP0SIT0EV, / CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \_J Fancy and ArtistioNeedlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Intents' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest incproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterksk's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, special"notice. Sonus Year, 1893. fNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded th*»s ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1802, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. Special Advantages : —Low Rate of Premiums. N/>n Forfeitwiw of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T.E.WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL, Local Agent," 8+57 Ashburton.



T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CHItirSTCHURCir. Branch Office—East Street, AS1IBURTO1? (Near H. Zanwjk's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. I Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, j- CHRISTCHURCH. j 'TTH7S Company is prepared to advanck I 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 Branch Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBURTON. 186



tIS 9d REDUCED TO IS 9& $ W. Alcorn & Co Stephens' Bros. MARKET HOUSE. TEA, TEA, TEA, JUST Lauded—First consignment of New Seasons, all of which is m splendid, condition and exceptional value. We therefore solicit the patronage of our Customers and the Public to try our BLENDED TEAS, Prices 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, and 2s Bd. Ceylon, pure, m great variety from Is lOd per pound; Indians, Tippo, FJowery, and Mellow, from 2s per pound upwards ; Chinas, best productions m Monings, Panyongs. Sarynues, 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 market. So lovers of the Cup that cheers but never inebrhtea will do well to call and get samples. 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 lilt market House.



\ I7E have also FOR SALE at Lowest W. Rates COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, axd CAPE BARLEY ! Garden and Flower Seeds m endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S, LONDON. SEALY & CO., §115 East Street. or GRUA T SUCCESS -m OF THE OHEAP O LEARINet SALE OF i S. W ALCORN & CCS sto_ok:. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left,' which must be cleared out during the iwxt FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Speciiil bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. 0° N.B.— A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price



Public Notices. ASHBURTON FJNANciHfc AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. /"1 ASH 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 N"EW~OKEDS. juEV\~QEEDS. ew Deeds. Rew Deeds. JUST LANDED ex S.P. *• Rangatira," and "Juletrae," CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE.



W. H. COLLINS & Co. 3"' ■ ■ " ■ JUST LAN D X D,— Qf\f\ TONS OF PRIME HOUSE OOAI. N O W L A N D T N fi,— *^O 000 FEET ASSORTED K^URJ ' TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH,- QA f\f\f\ FEF.T WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND OU,UUU SHELVING. IN ;S T O C X,— OK (\f\f\ FF.KT STUSOSKD FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR : •■ USE. ■ ■■ .■■■. ■ ' - Paints, Oils, Colours, X PaperliaiigiPffg. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAM, whose work, for finish and durability, is wejl and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. TVesli Ssuppliet* of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETG. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company.



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, ius^ust 29, for two months at 10 per cent off "for CASH. Repairs done at once. Boqts made to order by a compete-* t staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable *o. / -J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street,



THE Tender of T. A. Pearoe has been accepted for ploughing. 8§166 J- SEALY& CO. T~^K~AnnuarGeneral Meeting of the Ashblirton Acclimatisation Society will be held at the Somerset Hotel, Ash burton, on FRIDAw, August 28, 1891, at 4 p.m. E. B. SIMPSON, g 144 Hon. J3eCj__ WnXIAM bTARDNER, GRAHAMS ROAD, T I N W A L. D. —HAS FOR SALE— FOREST & FBUir fBEES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also >n Hand CHoice CnlVbHgre PlantH Now ready for Planting Out. ' 7 jSioNBYJXi LENDT TIiTONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF. INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 T0J65000 ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, ABhburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT. THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. Consultation by Letter Free- Address—l 9 Queen's Walk, Melbourne.



/COMPLIMENTARY THINNER \j yj ANJ> PRESENTATION TO W. C. Walker, Esq. The above will take place at the MOU N T S O M SRS HOT E L ON - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 7 p.m- j Tickets can be obtahifiJ from Mr H. W, Fei/to.v. A. KDWAKD PEACHE, 8 109 Chairman o£ Committee. __ ashburton county hunt club. Gtuot "m7dk«s Ball ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1891. Tickets—Double, 10s 6d ; Ladies, 2s 6d. Dancing at 8 p.m. Fleming's Band* V~ FOOKS, Bti43 Hon. .Secretary. Fublic Notices.



Entertainments. TO-MORROW NiGHT, AT WINSLOW FRIDAY, A UGUST 28th. THE ]?ROI>I<*AI, SON. FULL Chorus and Orchestra of seven ly tive performers. In Mr John Grigg's shed at Winslow. To commence at 8 p.m. Admission. Is. 168 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PROFESSOR^ MASON ON THE EYE AND EAR. TO-NIGHT AT S. 8 146 admission free. ! odoteliows~ha"ll." "~ PROFESSOR MASON WILL I-ECTUEB OH I>ove, Courtship, AND Marriage. FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28. Admission ONE SHILLING 8 147:



MR JOHN G- RESTELL T SHALL HOLD MY NEXT AUC JL TIOJN SALE of SKINS, HIDES, k TALLOW, OS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, AT MY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Parties can send m their Skins, &c, at any time up to and on the day of Sale, when all Skins will be carefully assorted a*id placed m convenient lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 2 o'clock. JOHNGh RESTELL, 8H53 Auctioneer.



7. BULL JCK TO LET AND FuL SALE. £80—Two Sections -Her. and Cottage opposite the Woollen Facto:y. A Bargain.—Must be sold, h acre land together with 6-roomed Dwelling House, detached Wash House, etc., wol. situated on Alford Forest Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rantiiuita 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Wakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the County Saieyards. SHEEP COUNTRY. — 800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tht property TO LET.—A Four-roomed Cottage near the Convent. Rent, 4s per week. TO LET.—Rooms m Arcade Chambers suitable for Dress-making Business. T. BULLOCK



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A WONDERFUL MEDICINB BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'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 on the Skin, Dis turbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The first dose will give relief m 20 minutes. This is no fiction, for they have done it m cduntkss cases. WORTH A GUINEA A BOA WORTH A GUINEA A BOX WORTH A GUINEA A BOX



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Public Notices. ."" SHEEP FEED. , WANTED, from the eighth day of ■ September next, feed for-about three months for 2500 Crossbred Wethers. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, 84.164 Ashburton and Rakaia. WANTED Known.—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened m shop late T. Chambers, Fast street. . All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial solicited. 7 165



Last night Professor Mason had an unusually large, respectable, and attentive audience; m fact, there is now a marked increase on the attendance every time the Professor appears. His lecture was on " The Throat and Lungs," and this subject he treated m his usual racy, humorous, but withal instructive style. He also made a public examination of the phrenological organisations of three well-known residents, telling the audience much that they knew ' about the gentlemen, and [not a little that they did not know. Mr Morris, the comic j vocalist was m his usual good form, and sang several funny ditties m his customary funny manner. The Professor takes for his subject to-night "The Ear and Eye," and to-morrow, " Love Courtship and Marriage." To-night/s lecture is free—to-morrow, a charge of a shilling is to be made for admission. Rev \V. J. Williams writes to the Timaru "Herald" pointing out, m reference to the statement that the Rev A. Reid, who died at Auckland on Tuesday, was the oldest living Wesleyan minister m New Zealand, that there are four ministers still' living m the colony who joined the Wesleyan mission prior to the late Mr Reid. They are the j Rev J. Wallis, of Auckland, who came out as a missionary to New Zealand m 1834, atid who is the oldest minister m the Austra lasian colonies; the Rev J, Aldred,of Christ church, who came to New Zealand m 1840 ; the Rev Mr Lawry of Auckland, who joined the mission m 1845 j and the Rev W. Kirk of Wellington, who came out m 1847. In addition to these there is the Rev J. Irouside now residing m Hobart, who joined the mission staff m Hew Zealand m 1838. Mr Reid came out to the colony m 1849. At the time of his. lamented death he was the oldest minister m active work m the colony; for the la3t six years he has. been the Principal of Wesley College, Three Kings, Auckland. . ■ I



Oountess 2.<, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from n y a^rness of astrinsjency Niriian Hyslop, and Co.'s "Imperial Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct prom ]jfi 'jea Plantations.-*fAdvt,)