ROAD BOARD.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The monthly meeting of the South JRakaia Road Hoard was held on Thursday. Present - Messrs- Lyttleton, McLean, String fellow, and Vucetich. Tnthu absence of the Chairman Mr Lytlelton presided. The Chairman reported that, m accor dance with the resolutions passed at the special nieetinar, the House had beer, petitioned m regard to the acciucd thirds m dispute. . , The Clerk reported having received cheques from the Wnkuuui Road Board for its share of maintaining the Boundaiy road, and notification from the P*°P*™y Tax Commissioner that a subsidy ot k6Y 5s was passed for payment. Mr T. Richards waited on the Hoard, and asked them to take steps to close the road through R,S. 15846 to 71^1 and 7132 ; he had purchased the land from the N.Z. and Australian Land Co., and the road was included m his acreage. Jhe road had not been opened for traffic, aud never could be of any use to the public, as it only ran through his land, lne Board informed Mr Richards that he must send m a written application, and \ roper steps would be taken under the Act. Mr Lyttelton reported on the required cutting to the river above the village set tlement. The land required was the pro perty of Mr Holmes, and he was willing to sell a piece. It was resolved that Mr Oxley be asked to value the strip between i the river and pie present fence and the ! Board would purchase it. Mr Coster here entered the room and took the chair, Mr W. L. Allan wrote to the effect that his company would not hold the Board responsible for any damage done by sand blowing off Hogg's whare road during the time the work' Was being done, if it was completed with care before the end ot August. The Board was of opinion that these conditions now written were not m accor dance with Mr Allan's verbal communica tion made at the last meeting. It was then understood that if the sand drift was spread over some chains of road and pro perly blinded the company would not hold the Board responsible. It was resolved no further action be taken m the matter, "but that the road be kept open. "WAKDS. The Chairman stated that the Board could do nothing uni.il two-thirds of the ratepayers' petitioned to that effect. Clauses of the Act were read showing the steps to be taken and the matter dropped. The Clerk reported that contractor Cronin had hotcommenced his contract on the Kyle road, although he had repeatedly received extension of time, and he recom mendedthat fresh lenders be called (or the work. Sheehan's contract was well m hand. Brown had done a lot of work, and he .had been instructed to dray the metal from Boss' corner to Chertsey.' Murphy, had not commenced his contract m the town ship, and fresh arrangements must Le made. . . , A number of roads required a strip of tussockingin the middle- . The roads m the district were generally m good con dition. It was resolved to call tenders for tussoeking a portion of the roads from Sprott'a * road to the Kyle school ; Gardiner's road from Kyle road to Chertsey ; Boundaiy Road, and a strip on the road from Mitcham to Sherwood. It w«»s decided to cancel both Murphy's and Cronin's contracts, and call for fresh tenders. Mr Low wrote complaining of the state of the river road near his house. The Clerk stated that he had instructed the contractor to attend to it. Mr H^slett wrote stating that his cattle did not trespass m the plantations, and asked the Board to take steps to abate the nuisance. " A number of ratepayers wrote asking for footpaths m Fergusson Street, Bo wen Street, on the railway terrace, eabt. The matter was left m the hands ot the Chair-

man. Mr A. Scotc wrote stating that the premium of fidelity .was now reduced Mr Stringfellow, junior, asked per mission to take a few lo*ds of shingle from one of the pits. Granted on the usual terms of fourpence per load. Attention was called to the state of a small piece ot the Main South Road, and the Clerk undertook to see to the matter. The Clerk to the Ashburton County Council wrote re poisoned grain and other matters. # . Mr W. J. Thomas received permission to take gravel from one of the pifcs on the usual terms. The Mount Hutt Road BoairJ wrote stating that it was proposed to metal the boundary road, from Mitcham to Sher wood, if this Board would share the cost. It would cost something like £200. The consideration of this matter was postponed till the next meeting. The Land Board wrote re "thirds, and asked for plans and estimates of pro posed works. If the Board would give assistance it would result m the payments being made promptly every quarter. The following tenders were accepted:— Turaocking Three Chain road at <4|d per chain, tussocking Copelaud's road at 3d per chain, J. R. Cole; tussocking Mc- Lean's road at 4d per chain, T. Stevenson; tussocking Morrow's road at 6d per chain, J. and R. Moodie j making cutting on Mainwaring's road, D. Dolan, £2 18s ; metal on Mitcham's road, .P. Tully at Is 9d per yard ; reforming and. metalling Carruthers' road, W. Going at 6s 7-d per chain. Accounts for £41 4s 4d were passed for payment, and the members met on cemetery business, and after passing accounts adjourned.

Ashburton Hounds.

At the special invitation of .Mr Buckley there was a meet' of the hounds at Lagmhor at noon yesterday. Mr and Mrs Buctley hospitably entertained a hum trous gathering of visitors at luncheon, and pretty punctually at one o'clock Mr Saunders trotted eleven couples of hounds out of the gat©; at the entrance to the La^mhor homestead and thence down the road towards the river, followed by a long cavalcade including several lady riders, about thirty mounted men, a tandem team, and several other vehicles. The river was crossed and after proceeding some distance down on the the north side a hare wtts found, and for a short time the field was kept going at a rattling pace over some pretty rough country till'a plain wire fence caused a bit of a check. This obstacle,' however, was not of a very formidable nature, and was safely nego tiated by most of the field and puss scuttled away to the far end of the paddock where she hung for a second m. some wire m.'a ■thick fence and the hounds quickly put an end to her ex istence, Hares were put uj) m several different paddocks after this, but each pne made straight for the riyei' bed and escaped fjfter si'short run. A move was. then made towards Mr Cprbftt's land and a good, racing harp was. viewed away, and, making straight towards the jjorth brancfo of the river, a little above ' Mr Mclntyre's, .a good smarj: run of a couple or three imUes was enjoyed before puss made good her escape. It was now four o'clock and it was decided to whip the hounds off and return home. The weather being dry there was practically uo scent and directly a hare was lost to view it was found next to impossible to keep on her trjnl fo,r any greit' distance, feut still the sport afforded was m its way of an enjoyable nature, and despite the rough nature of some of the country the lar^e field generally managed to live with ifte houi)d,s. Anwugst those following

and who were generally to be seen m the front division, whore Miss Grig<<, Mr Buckley, Or Leahy, Messrs Roberts (2), Denphire, McLean (2), Hunt (2), Sawle, Hulm, Pearson(2), Kelly, Moore, Gorbitt, Master T. Begg, Master lioberts, and for a while Mr Coi bitt, sen, came out ai.d joined m the fun.

Trade and Shipping Returns.

[PER I'KK.S* ASSOCIATION.J

Wellington August 6. The value of imports'for the quarter ended June 30, ww* £1.144,271, of which Auckland contributed £284,594, Welling ton £234,163, Lyttelton £187,010, Dune din £282,342. The value for the corres ponding quarter of 1890 Fas £1,258,273. The exports la* quarter were valued at £2,315,124; from Auckland, £354,234, Wellington £282,009, Napier £212,710, Lyttelton £457,471, Dunedin £390,416. I For the coriesponding quarter of last, year I the total was £2,252,958. Vessels entering inwards last quarter were 171, with an aggregate tonnaere of 140,843, against 170 vessels with 153,539 tons for the corresponding quarter-of 1890. Vessels entered out were 193, with an aggregate tonnage of 162,508, as com pared with 190 vessels, with 166,903 tons for the corresponding quarter of 1890.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

FEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, August 6. The "Belfast News" has formally renounced Parnell. Archbishop Walsh takes the view that Parnell's marriage with Mrs O'Shea only deepened his original sin. Mr O'Brien has stated io a friend that he had a great distrust of and aversion to the priests, though he is compelled to co-operate with them against Parnell. Mr Parncil intends to publish a new daily newspaper, to be known as the " Irish News."

UNION PACIFIC RAIL- WAY. Sinister rumors are current in the City regarding the position of the Union Pacific Railway Company. THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON. It is reported that Rear-Admiral Henry Frederick Stephenson, C.8., succeeds Lord Charles Scott in com mand of the Australian squadron.

CRICKET. Lord Sheffield has completed his cricket team for Australia, thirteen in all. Mr Philipson has joined, and Chatterton, the Derbyshire profes sionl, has withdrawn. The first match will be played in Adelaide on Novem ber 20. EGYPT.

Lord Salisbury declines to re-open the question of the evacuation of Egypt. THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid a visit to the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, who is recovering from his recent severe illness. THE INDIAN BUDGET.

In referring to the Indian Budget m the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Gorst, Political Secretary for India, considered that the finance showed the country to be m a prosper ous condition, and that there was now no danger of a frontier expedition. The failure of food-grain had been a serious matter, but the likelihood of a general famine had disappeared. He declared that the rise m the value of rupees had been the means of saving the Government the sum of 2,500,000 rupees.

CHINA AND FOREIGNERS. It is reported that the British, French, and German fleets will co operate to restore order in the Chinese river ports. THE JEWS. It is stated that Germany, Turkey and Austria are all uneasy at the pro spect of a great influx of Jewish paupers. TURKEY AND-RUSSIA.

Dateiel's Agency announces that the Turkish Government have formally re cognised Prince Ferdinand as sovereign of Bulgaria. If the statement is true the action of the Ottoman Government is a counter move to the honours the Czar is giving the young King of Ser via.

LABOR QUESTIONS. The Royal Commission on labor has received evidence from the various trade unions, and has adjourned till October 27. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

The proceedings at the Bank of New Zealand meeting were of a sanguine character. The Hon Oarr Glyn, chair man, said that business was sound and increasing. They hoped that_ regular dividends would now be paid. The directors were warmly thanked for their fidelity m the hour of danger.

FAMINE IN INDIA.

Calcutta, August 6. The beneficial effects of the monsoon on the parched country are quite in adequate, arid many deaths are re pdrted m Madras presidency from starvation.

RAILWAY OUTRAGE.

Washikgton, August 0. An express train was thrown off the rails at Coper, Michigan, by mis creants, and a .number of persons killed.

SUGAR GROWING

The Hawaiuiu Government has re duced the taxes, on sugar estates by twenty-five per cent.

CANADA AND THE STATES.

Ottawa, August (>. The Canadian House of Commons, by a majority of 22, passed a resold tion disapproving of the plan of a commercial union with the United States arid a common tariff against the rest of the world, wtyh pro rata division of revenue between the two countries.

CORRUPTION IN CANADA.

Sir H. Langevin declines to give evidence m the charge of brjbeiy until alj adverse testimony tys been re ceived,

DESTRUCTIVE WATERSPOUT.

LISBOH, AUgUSt O. Six people were drow»ts and greal

damage done by the bursting of a waterspout at the Azores.

RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

Moscow, August 6. The French Admiral Gervois re ceived a great ovation from the popu lace on his arrival here.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

I Pakis, August 6. 1 France refuses to attend the Literary- Congress at Berlin, on the ground that Germany refused to free members from the passport regulations or re duce the railway faros. FRANCE AND RUSSIA. Great Franco-Russian demonstra tions are to be held at Marsailles and St. Petersburg. The Czar has sent a message to the j Mayor of Cherbourg thanking him for j the reception accorded the officers and crew of the Russian cruiser. "Le Paix " states that the Russian Ambassador at Paris has received a telegram informing him that the treaty between France and Russia had been signed. v THE ARGENTINE FINANCES. It is stated in Paris that the Argen tine Government are willing to allow a European commission to arrange the finances of the country.

FATAL RAILWAY COLLISIONS.

New York, August 6. A passenger and a luggage train collided at Port Byrqn. Ten persons were killed and many injured. Shortly after the collision the debris cauglit tire. A train conveying a number of Sunday school children to Lake Cham plain came into collision with another train. Four occupants were killed and twenty injured.

THE QUEEN OF THE BELGIANS.

, Brussels. August 6. The Queen of the Belgians has re covered from her severe nervous attack.

THE DEUTCHE BANK.

Amsterdam, August 6. M. Van Zeechoven, Premier of the new Dutch Cabinet, has officially as serted that the losses of the Deutsche Bank would not exceed £50,000. I

THE CROPS IN RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, August 6. The reports of the failure of the crops m South Russia are said to be exagge rated. The summer crop looks promis ing.

AUSTRALIAN.

FAREWELL GATHERING

Sydney, August 7. The- leading business men of the city assembled together this afternoon for the purpose of presenting Mr Manger, of the Jtjank of New Zealand, who has been transferred to Auckland, with a purse of 300 sovereigns. Mr W. Mc- Millan, late Colonial Treasurer, pre sided at the gathering. BLACK LISTS. A full Court has ruled that the insertion of a man's name in a trade circular is libellous, and that no ques tion of privilege could be entertained | even though the circular was of a con i tidential nature.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 7. The Education Board have ordered re turns showing the extra cost to* the Board of equalisirg the salariesof malcandfrmalo teachers, to that now received by luale teachers. The Hibernian Hall, at Hamilton, was burnt down this morning. Ihe band was practising m the hall last night. The hall was insured m the Royal for £275. Th« band music, etc., destroyed, was unin sured. Wai-iek, Au«ust 7. The annual meeting of the Cathedral congregation was held to-night. The re port stated that £1100 of the liability upon the building had been cleared oft' last year, leaving less than £1000 of re maining debt out of a total expenditure to date of about £12.000. Mastbutox, August 7. ' The Masterton Incensing Committee having been unseated on petition a fresh election took place to-day, both the tem perance and moderate parlies lighting hard. On the last occasion the temper ance advocates were elected, but on this occasion the moderates won, being suc cessful m returning the whole five of their candidates. ' I)unkdin, August 7. The enquiry into the ongin of the lire at the " Globe" office commenced at noon. The evidence taken vas that of the police and members of the Fire Brigade, which-made it clear that the lire had been burning m two places. The gas was tumel < n at the meter m the editor's room, and the indiarubb&r.gas tube, u&ed for the gas stove, was conveyed from the eras bracket with the gas turned on into the drawer of the table. The lock of the drawer is supposed to have been forced. The whole place had a strong smell of gas when entered. The enquiry was ad journed till to-morrow.

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

The following^cceptances were received I lasfc niaht for I

The Derby Stakes. —Jearmie Deans, Chatelaine, Eros, Turehu, Hakimana. Free Lance, Sabra, Morpheus, Rosefeldt, Kapua, Cretonne, Namoa, Conjuror, Dilemma, Lebel, Florrie, f rtsay, Flinders, Cajolery, Clamuiald, Rosalind colt. The Oaks Stakes! — Jeanuie Deans, Chatelaine, Patience, Sabra, Thaine, Spot; Merganser. Rosefeldt, Huguenot, Over ture, Ilium, May, No-na, Ranee Nuna, Aqualate, Florrje, Ya'ttagh'an. The Welcqme Stakeh.—Whakawatea, North Atlantic, Lustre, Montmartre, Hammock filly, Corruption, Saracen, Uhd, Waitiri filly, Christina colt, Brown Alice, Adelaide, Seualor, Priuceas of "Whiles, Veuo geldiuj, Indolence wlfc >

Siren, Melusina, 'Reflection, lied Rising Hood, Steprnate Eaccarat, Refraction, Hybrid, Lancaster, Tamar, Captive, Lady Gertrude filly, Malice colt, Psyche colt.

The Nkw Zkaiand Cup.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[pISJi PKKSb ASSOCIATION.] ("Received August 8, 10.15 a.m.) THE LAKE TCHAD MASSACRE. Paris, August 7. The officials admit that the report that Crampel's expedition to Lake Tchad was massacred has been con firmed, but state that the rearguard has safely reached Brazzaville, in French Congo.

CHINA AND JAPAN. j Hong Kong, August 6. It is reported that China and Japan are negotiating for an offensive and defensive alliance.

THE CHOLERA. Constantinople, August 6. Cholera is spreading through Syria. WRECK ON LAKE NYANZA. Zanzibar, August 6. News has been received from Vic toriaNyanza, that the dhows capsized on the lake and drowned 140 people. SEDITIOUS NEWSPAPERS. Calcutta, August.6. The Indian Government has insti tuted prosecutions against several native newspapers for treasonable pub lications. The seditious character of the vernacularpresslately, has been ver marked.

THE HOLY COAT OF TREAVES. Berlin, August 4. The ceremony of exposing the " Holy coat" at Treaves took place yesterday. The proceedings were marked by immense fervour on the part of a great congregation of pilgrims, for whose accommodation no less than seven hundred extra inns have been opened.

CHINA AND FOREIGNERS. St. Petersburg, August 6. Russia joins the powers in com pelling the Chinese Government to re . strain.the recesses of the populace against foreigners. FEELING IN FINLAND.

In consequence of the feeling ot animosity m Finland the Czar has put into force sterner the press laws. His majesty landed at Viborg yesterday, but met with a cold reception, the people remaining silent.

DAMAGE FROM STORMS.

Vienna, August 7. Storms have done terrible damage to the vines and crops, both in Austria and Hungary. Several deaths - are also reported.

BLIGHTED AFFECTIONS.

Bucharest, August 6. Miss Varesco, who has been very despondent since the Government com pelled the breaking off her with the heir apparent, attempted to stab herself with a dagger, but the Queen snatched it from her hand m time.

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Grass andUMer Seeds, -FOE SALK /nLOVERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LAN )1 D. THESE ARE PURE AND FRESH AND CAN BE TIIOROU JHLY RELILCD ON, ALSO,— Ityegrass and Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ARTIFICIAL MANURES OF ALL KINDS. ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JITST IiAJJDED-Kx OTAKI, 'Paperhangings, Paperhangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company s~~^ y'" Grey Valley Coal Company. CASH VERSUS CR-KDIT. T"TNDER the old system of " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad Debts, V_J etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorganised our Business and decided to sell for CA S H ONL V . In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit of Ready , Money Aye have made the following reductions m our piices, viz., — Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual mice) 80s, reduced to 655, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 90s, reduced to 755, Cash, Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) &ss, reduced to £o*, 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 6ti. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usunl price) - 27s 6d, reduce Ito 20s,- Civ.h. SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only 55s 5 Ca-h. SPAEROVf & BERRYMAN C*±&J3: TAI^OESiSc OXJTFITTEES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrews 9 Poisoned Grain FOB. -.'■:■ DESTRUCTION OF SPARROWS ■«■ ■ - is • . MOST TjHCONOMIGaL AND X "TnFFECTIVE. .Hi .rL PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS, B. THOMAS] (Lata of Matson, Co* and 0o.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, aud ESTATE AGENT, ■■ •.'■■• ■, . ■ — —jt-i. TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, i - ■ A§HBU X T ON )ANS N?gotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tmvald and Ash burton alternately- Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, aiid Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, etc. I HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEIfI •] have arrived m Ashburton, and as tliey have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated bead 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 BYEGBASS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST.CLASS (1 q gf OO t. CALL AND SRE TOR YOURSELVES. ASHBUBTON.



Public Notices. LONGBE4CH PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. DIVINE Service on SUNDAY, 9th i hist., will be conducted at Tinwald at 11 a.m., and at. Waterton at 2.45 p.m. by the Rkv. Mk FarMY, the newly appointed Curate. 8*44 ASIIBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. I'ENDERS are invited for Leasing Reserve 773, m West Street, being Town Sections 73 and 74 (together or separately), on Building Lease for the term of 7 ypars. Terms and conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders are to be delivered on or before SATURDAY, August 29, 1891. CHAS, B. FOOKS, Town Clerk. July 25, 1891. 7 156 TINWALD TOWN BOARD. "VTOTICE is hereby «iven m pursuance JLM of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinvvald Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race Meeting of the .Ashburton County Hunt Club, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of August, 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 Ftand & Saddling Paddock ... Three Shillings EDWARD GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. Tinwald, August 6, 1891. 8 33 D THOMAS ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1891. I SHALL have for sale at the above Fixture the following LINES OF GOOD SHEEP— 1 AHA CROSSBRED EWES, J\J\J \J sound mouths, m Lamb. OKC\ FatMEEIN() WETHERS 0 fiO CROSSBRET) FREEZERS Of)f) CROSSBRED HJGGBTS '"; Also, Lilies of FAT AND STORE SHEEP AND CATTLE. D. THOMAS, 8 35 Ashburton. JDlearlng; iale ASHBURTON FORKS. D THOMAS has received instruc » tions to SpII by Public Auction ON WEDNESDAY, AUGWST 19, 189.1. on the Farm known as A. Frisby's, Ashburton Forks, the whole of the Live and Dead Stock thereon as follows, viz., Bay GELDING, "Jack," best known horse m the district. Brood MARES, Hinerua and Miss Gilchrist, m foal to Johnny Faulkner. Six YEARLINGS and two-year-olds, by Blackwood Abdullah (well worth looking after). Young DRAUGHTS by Kelvin and Lord Salisbury. Seven first-class Farm HORSES, seven Sets Plough HARNESS, four Sets Leading do., two Cart Saddles and Breeching. Six COWS m milk and springing, one Bull, two Calves. Massey REAPER and BINDER, two McCormick Reapers and Binders. Three Double-furrow PLOUGHS, one single do. do., two Riding Saddles and Bridles. Weighing Machine, Drill, Chaffcutter, Horse-power and intermediate. Three DRaYS, Disc Harrows, Chain and Tine Harrows, Scuffler. Two Potatoe PLOUGHS, Buggy and Harness, Horse Hoe, Two Tar paulins, Grindstone Bench, Wheel barrow, Cambridge Roller. Totara Gate Posts, fifty Bushels Seed Tuscan Wheat, and a large quantity of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOM4S, 8*45 Ashburton, MILES AND CO. MESSRS MILES & CO., m conjunc ", tion with MR GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton, have received instructions from the Trustees m the Estate of the late Hon. W. s% Pjstek, to offer For Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, DURING OCTOBER NEXT, 4000 ACBKS ' or thereabouts, OF THE WELL-KNOWN AWAIi ESTATE, Situated on the banks of the River Hinds, In the County of ASHBURTON. The above mentioned block is first-class agricultural land, level, easily worked, with an abundant water supply m all seasons. It is also within easy distance; of the Railway. The survey will be commenced at once, and the land will be laid off m FARMS, OF FROM 100 T0 250 ACRI]S ' Each with road frontage leading to the Cavendish, Anama. and Valetta Rail-. 1 way Stations. A portion will be laid off into 10 acre allotments for the convenience of small settlers, who may desire to make a home for themselves with the chance at obtain ing employment m $}\q neighborhood, and there "wi}l ako be a block reserved for a school and church. The sale of tho Anama land should command the attention of farmers, as it is virgin soil, only waiting practical culti vation to produce tho best crops of grain, troots and grass. Lithograph plans, showing subdivisions, will be obtainable shortly, The auction sale wijl be held at Ash l|urton about the end of October, and the exact date will appear m a future adver isement. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., J. T. FORD, Auctioned, 204 Hereford street, Christchurch ; or to MR GEO. JAMESON, 7JX72 AgVwtw.



Public Notices. U.A.O.D. SPECIAL summ >ned meeting Monday night, Augui-fc 10. Consideration •: Graduated scale»i:d other important busi ness. £. SALEK, Secretary. 8§47 _. _____ UNITED Anniversary TEA and CONCERT to be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, August 13. Tea on the tables at six o'clock. :_____ .___ §J2 ~~~7~GK)SPEL PREACHING. ORANGE HALL, SUNDAY EVENING, at 6.30. MR -117 MrXJ IDDLESTONE W JnL will preach. Subject— THE LAST CALL. All invited. No Collection. ______ . 8 38 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Annual General Meeting of the 1 above Association will be held ill the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY, August 11, at 3 p.m. Business : Election of Officers ; to re ceive Balance Sheet, Report and General. , A meeting of the Committee will be held prior to the above, at 2.30 p.m. ,INO. J. C QUANE, 8 32 Secretary. WANTED Known.—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened m shop late T. Chambers, East street. " All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A'trial solicited. 7 165 ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. rpHE last Ingleside (Fancy Dress) of X the season will be held on FRIDAY, 14th of Augusc, m the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 p.m. Members admitted as usual. Non members—Adults, Double ticket, ss; Gentlemon single, 4s ; Ladies, 2s. Liberal refreshments provided. J. SEALY, 7 383 Hon. Sec. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND F\NCY REPOSITORY, C CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Hoint. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines _jn. .APRONS,- PINAFORES,- LadTes',"" Children's and 'Infanta' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON' THE STANDARD Fire Ac Marine 'Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shakeholdees. CAPITAL-£I,OOO, OOO— STERLING. I HIRE and Marine Risks accepted on ' all descriptions of Property aud Merchandise; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Rihks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCOUN, Agent, 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton ; WILLIAM f*\ ARDNER, ILLIAM \JT ARDNER, GRAHAMS ROAD, x x iv w a. Ta r>. ' —HAS FOR SALE— FOREST «St FJEtTJIT TREES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also >n Hand Olioice Oat>t>agye ElantH Now ready for Planting Out. 7§B_ T. BULLOCK Ihouses and land for sale. £80_Two Sections i-acre and Cottage opposite the Woollen Factory. An improVed Farm of 186 acres, good land with buildings. A Bargain.—Must be sold, I acre land together with 6-roomed Dwelling House,, detached Wash House, etc., well sicuated on Alford For^t Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Wakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the County Saleyards. SHEBIP COUNTRY.--800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on the property. T. BULLOCK 2gf=STOP AND ■ fiBADJKB GREAT SUCCESS OF THE IfiWBOOTIHOP. STILL GREATER BARGAINS JUST OPENING UP. Ladies' Evening Shoes, 2s 6d worth 5s 6d. Ladies' Calf Kid Shoes, 8s (id worth 10s qd. ! Ladies' Calf Kid Balmorals, lQs 6d worth ' 13s Gd. | Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s G.d worth 12s Bd. Men's Kid Leg Goloshed, fajr st}tched s 12s 6d, a real bargain, c^nno^ be equalled under 16.9 6/L A few pair Stanley Slippers left at 2s. Children's. Bqots, 7-to 10 at 3s 9.d, 11 to 1 at 4s 9d, PRICES DEFY COMPETITION, ALL GOODS Marked m Plain Figures m the Windows. CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKBLBANK, Btauauer.



/I TEE Distinctive Mission of Methodism. I A reply to Bishop Julius, by Rev. 8. Lawry, at Ashburton Wesleyan Church, To-morrow Morning. 8+49 VISIT OF "THE SECOND GOUGH." E TENNYSON SMITH, who has a . world-wide reputation as a Tem perance Advocate, will give a series of Popular Lectures and Recitals m the Oddfellows' llall, ASHBURT'O N, as follows :— MONDAY, AUG. 10- Word for word re cit'il of Gough's Grand Oration, " For the Sake of Others." TUESDAY, AUG. 11—Word for word re cital of Gough's Grand Oration, "Safe and Right," WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12—"Trial of a Notorious Criminal" (original), Counsel for the Prosecution, Mr E. Tennyson Smith. Popular prices : Front seats, One Shilling, second seats, Sixpence. Tickets may be obtained at Stores, also of Members of Comtnitte. Secure Tickets Early. lii-numbers of Cities hundreds have been turned away, andS^ecently m Oamaru and Timaru money was refused at the doors. Secure TCiclcets at Once. Special Notice—Doors will be opened at 7.15 to admit those who have previously secured tickets. Ticket Office at Hall will be opened at 7.30. Commence at 8 o'clock, 8 50 ' GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Grand National Steeplechases, August 13 ; Hunt Club Steei'LEOhask.s, August 15, at Christchurch, CHEAP EXCURSION to CHRIST CHURCH, AUGUST J3. ON the 13th August the 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, the 3.45 p.m. train from .Ashburton to Timaru, the 7.20 a.m. train from Ashbur 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 Cfarist church and back, taking passengers for Cliristphurch from Hinds, Windermero, Winslow, at return fares of 8/6 and 6/6, from Tinwald, Ashburton, Cherbsey, Rakaia, at 7/0 and 5/0. Children three to twelve years half rates, under 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, itakaia 10.27, arriving at Christchurch 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 church at 4.5Q p.m., and be due from Rakaia at 6.56 p.m., Chertsey 7.17, Ashburton 7.55, Tinwald 8.4. Winslow 8,16, Hinds 8.32, Rangitata 9.5. The train from Sprins»burn o,n the 13th will leave Tinwald at 9.33 a.m.., J\nd arrive at Ashburton. at 9;.4Q ; and ttte tra.in from. Methven will start at 8.55 a^m., and be due from tauriston at 9.32, arriving at Rakaia. at 10.15 a.m., both connecting with the exclusion train. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7.0 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes late.r th,an tjme-table times. Qn. thq 15th August the evening train from. Ch.mtcb.ureh 1 to Ashburton will Start at 4-50 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes later tlinn time-table times .up to Oheri/sey, arriving at Aehburton at; 7.55 p.m. The train from Rakaia to MQthven will start at 7.0 p.m. and run thirty-five minutes later than time-table times. '8t49 $? ORDE.F,