The San Francisco Mail

PBK PRKSS ASSOCIATION.] (Per R.M.S. Monowai at Auckland.) Auckland, August 13. The R.M.S. Monawai, Captain Carey, arrived from ban Francisco this evening with th» San Francisco mail. She left San Francisco on July 24th at 5 p.m., rime clay late ; reached Honolulu on July 31.st, at 6 a.m.,.and sailed again at 5 p.m. The weather was fine, and, the voyage was made m fast time, 19 days 5 lusura 41 minutes ; actual steaming time, 18 days 17 hours 30 minutes ; siveraste daily run, 319| knots ; average,. 13 l-7th knots per hour. Passengers for New Zealand— Miss Murray, Miss Hart, Hon. A, Campbell, Messrs James Pagne, Cope land, Ware, Wilson, Lace junr., Blan chard, and 35 second-class. Passengers for Australia—forty-five saloon, and thirty second-class. The Monowai leaves for Sydney at midnight. The southern portion of the mails will be despatched by the Mahinapua at daybreak. The Hon. A. Campbell comfts by the Monowai as the accredited representative of the United States Government, to interest the Australasian colonies m beiiig efficiently represented at the World's Fair at Chicago. He proceeds to Welling ton to; interview the Government, and will travel through the colony afterwards, then proceeding to Australia.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

Cardinal Manning and a committee have drawn up rules for the union of Catholic workmen, which he is organising on lines laid down m the recent Encyclical Letter of His Holiness the Pope. Its name will be the Catholic Association. It is in tended ultimately to embrace all English speaking Catholics. A lawyer named William G. Judge, of 35 Nassau street, New York, who was recently m London conversing with the leading theosophites of that city, will succeed Madame Blavatsky, recently de ceased, as head of this new order or religionists m the United States and the world. Augustus Moore, editor of a London weekly paper, had a recontre with Lord Craven at Prince Dhuleep Singh's recep tion on July 11. Lord Craven protested against Mr Moore's denunciation m his paper of Charles Paston Cooper's im prisomnenfc m Paris fos? complicity m the celebrated Rue de Renthicore scandal, and objected to the editor's comments on his friend Cooper. At the first formal business meeting of the Congregational Council held m New Kingsweighouse Chapel, London, Mr Gobch of Chicago presided. He contended that the American pilgrim fathers and the congregational leaders were as truly called of God as. were the Apostles. The line of his argument was against the new theologY, and m favor of orthodox views of the Bible. The feature of the council for the week ending July 18 was a speech by the Rev. Mr Walker, of Melbourne, condemning the Unitarianism of the Church. He said that it was making tremendous headway among Congrega tionalists. The council decided that Congregational ministers should not ex change with Unitarians. The Duke of Cambridge issued an order on July 11th forbidding the existence of Orange Lodges m the army. The Wdrld's Fair Commission from Chicago, headed by the Hon. Benjamin Buttenvorth, sent to visit the different capitals m Europa m the interest of the great exposition, arrived m London on July 16. Lord Salisbury received the Commissioners, who were jjresented by the United States Minister, Mr Lincoln, on July 24 He expressed pleasure at meeting them, and made enquiries m re «*artl to the enterprise, and mentioned that the names of the Royal Commis sioners to supervise Bi itish exhibits would shortly be gazetted. The Com missioners were invited to attend a garden party at Hatfield House. The story that Lord Randolph Churchill is about to sue for a divorce, naming the Duke of Clarence and Avondale as co respondent, is pronounced a pure fabrica- | tion. Lord Ranholph Churchill will not! return from Africa for six months j»t least. Mr Mortimer, British Vice-Consul at Los Angelos, California, issued his report m London on July 14. He takes pains to warn English investors of the dangers awaiting*hem m Southern California from false pretences, swindling, and mis management. . Charles Mitchell, the pugilist, got drunk and boisterous at a sportsman's club m London on the night of July 21. When the servants interfered he attacked them furiously. He knocked several of them down, and jumped on their prostrate bodies. One had a piece of liis nose bitten off, and anothar a mouthful taken out of his leg. Warrants were granted against Mitchell, for assault. A piece. of. Crown land was recently leased: m Pall Mall at a rental based on a Helling price of £500,000 per acre. The reported negotiations which have been going on between England and Por tugal for the purchase of the Mozambique country have finally resulted m Lord Salisbury making an offer of £8,000,000 for the whole Portuguese possessions m South East Africa, to be paid m a lump. The "Weekly Citizen," Glasgow, says that Andrew Carnegie, the multi-million aire, of Pittsburg and New York, is m Secting saleable estates m the Scotch ighlands. It is believed that it is his intention to settle d°wn as a Highland It was given out m London on July 15 that Earl Dudley will marry Miss Rachel Gurney, a cousin of the Duchess of Bed ford. The Earl's family oppose the match as the lady is pnnilessj. For the half-year ending June 30 the Baring Company's balance sheet shows the total assets at £5,966,000, cash on hand at short notise £2,000,000, total acceptances £7,500,000. The whole com mercial business of the old firm is retained. A private meeting of stock-holders of the banking house of Baring Bros, was held on Wednesday, July 8, at which Sir Frattcis Baring, who presided, presented a balance sheet, which he said showed that tliey were doing a good business, though the actual results could not be shown till December. The figures were veiy small compared with the old firm's accounts, the acceptance's amounting to £3,250,000, afinst the ojd firm's £20,000,000, but all was sound fyusfnejss papqr. librd Salisbury has declared that female sufeige ought totocar); of ."the coming electoral reforms. Tfie coujic.il of the Conservative Association at a meeting on July 17 decided to intimate to Lord baiis bury that the party was so divided on the question that it would be unwise to re- CQsmwe it as a Conservative principle. Tftp Duke of Manchester threatens the Marquis of Ailesbury, the protector of Miss Bellwood, with a horsewhipping. The Duke formerly held the same posi tion m regard to Miss Bellwood as the Marquis does now,-and the latter is cir culating reports that the Duke of Manchester owes the woman borrowed money*  „ ... The Home Secretary, Mr Matthews, re fuses to advise the Queen to release Bid trell AustiW imprisoned m 1873 far for geries en the Bank of England. Austin is jh> American.

POLITICAL.

/FROM Oltft PAKUAMBNTAttY CQKUKS- " >yELLIHCTON, AugWSt 13. ;«EWfe MN£BU>TiDY'BILL. ■ S.>me "amendments have been recom pW<kd by tUe Joint g«jmmittec on llie

Pankruptey Bill, One of them defines the books that must be kept by a trader *as cash book, clay book, and ledger, and all transactions mint be faithfully and accurately entered. The Committee pro pose the landlord's preferential claim for rout .should be increased from six months to twelve months. On the question of fraudulent fpreforence, the Committee consider that-a fraudulent intention on the part of the bankrupt at the time of the transaction must he established to render the transaction void. The debtor who obtains credit/ on the strength of a fabricated balance sheet should be liable to two years' imprisonment. Anu*hei provision meets the not uncommon case of a man who spends meney m building upon an allotment owned by his wife, who is thus able to defy his creditors. The Committee propose that the Bank ruptcy Court should declare the value of the building and charge it upon the land. If the wife then refuses to pay, the Court shall order the whole property to be sold, and pay the wife the value of the land, distributing the balance of the proceeds among the creditors. OLD SOLDIERS* CLAIMS. The Select Committee on naval and military claims reported to-day to the House at considerable length. The sub stance of the report is as follows. It sets forth that something like a thousand petitions have been before the Committee, with the reports of various Crown Lands Commissioners, and the claimants are living ia all parts of the colony. They ■found'it difficult to decide upon the eligi bility of claimant owing to the different interpretations of the Act made by the various Commissioners m their reports. Of the Auckland claims more than two-thirds were rejected by the Commissioners, while the Westland and Southland claims are all recommended. One illustration is given by the Committee, namely that of D. Dunlop, private m the 43rd regiment. His claim was rejected for Taranaki, and recommended for Nelson. The Committee recognise the claims for favorable con sideration of all who have settled m the tolony. They also recognise the claims of those who, through injuries received m active service, were unable to complete their term. They do not report against claimants who, having served as soldiers and volunteers respectively, and having received grants for service m the former capacity, now claim additional grants for Volunteer service. Other claimants they recommend should be dealt with liberally, and also that the widows and children of men who were bona fide claimants should receive the lands due to the deceased. Absentee claimants' claims were not recognised by the Committee, who, m conclusion recom mend that the subject be dealt with m a Bill, and that m the meantime the Com mil tee's report should be on view m every post office m the colony. Lastly, a Bill should be introduce'! to authorise the immediate issue of land grants to certified claimants. t\

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 13. The C >\mcil met at 2.30 p.m. WELLINGTON iLECTKIC LIGHTING BILL. The Wellington Electric Lighting Bill was read a second time. THE LIBEL BILL. The Libel Bill was further considered m Committee. The folio sving new clause was inserted :—" This Act shall not apply to the case of any libel against any candidate for public office or position m the colony unless retractation of the charge is made editorially m a conspicuous manner at least three days before the election." Tho Bill was reported as amended, the third reading being fixed for next day. CANTEKBURY SOCIETY OK ARTS KESERVK EXTENSION BILL, The Canterbury Society of [Aits Re serve Extenuon Bill was read a thud time 3nd passed. ________

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30 p.m. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. In reply to Mr Fisher, the Premier said that. Sir Robert Scout was a director of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society of Victoria, and the firm of which he is a member are solicitors to the Government Life Insurance Department, but the Premier said that the Government saw no incompatibility m bir Robert Stout holding the two positions. STOCK QUARANTINE BEGULATIONS. On the motion of Mr McKenzie, the whole question of the quarantine regula tions relating to live stock was referred to the Stock Committee. IMPREST SUPPLY BILL. An Imprest Supply Bill for £250,000 was passed through all its stages. NAVAL AND MILITARY SETTLERS AND VOLUN TEBRB LAND CLAIMS. The Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Claims Committee pre sented a report recommending inkr alia : ~-(I) That a Royal Commission be set up to rqport upon aIL claims which have so far been rejected, and which may yet be sent m ; (2) that members of the old Wel lington Defence Force should be honour ably and equitably dealt with ; (3) that the widows and children of old soldiers, whether m the Imperial or colonial forces, should be entitled to claim. MARRIAGE ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The Marriage Act Amendment Bill, to allow officers of the Salvation Army and ministers of minor denominations m the colony to perform the marriage ceremony, was read a first time on the motion of the Premier. , Sir John Hall said that he should move m amendment m Committee to the efbet that every marriage certificate shall be siuned by at least one clergyman of the Church of England. DISTILLATION ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The Premier moved the second reading of the Distillation Act Amendment Bill, to enable the owner of a vineyard to keep and use a still of not less than 25 gallons nor more than 50 gallons capacity, for the purpose of distilling spirits from the vine produce of his own vineyard. The motion was agreed to. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DUTIES BILL. The Premier moved the second reading of the Customs and Excise Duties Bill. He explained that the measure was meant to provide that the duty on unmanufac tured tobacco was to be reduced to Is 6cl per pound on the Ist January next. This was to continue for two years, after which the duty would be 2s m the pound. The motion was agreed to. TRUSTEES ACT, 1883, AMENDMENT BILL. Mr ttesyes moved the second reading of the Trustees' Act, 1883, Amendment Bill, to' amend the law relating to the duties, powers, and liabilities of trustees, j The motion was agreed to. MCLEAN LANI> GRAJST BILL. The McLean Land Grant Bill was read a second time. RIVER BOARDS ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The Boards Act Amendment Bill was read a second time. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. PUBLIC BODIES POWERS ACT AMENDMENT BTLL. ' Mr Reeves moved the second reading of the Publicßodies Powers Ace Amendment Bill, which had already been passed by the Council. The motion was agreed to. employers' liability bill. The amendments made by the Legisla tive Council on tlie .Employers' Liability Bill were agteed tp. ■' [■ ' FACTORIES BILL* The House wenfi into Committee on the fwtori'w Wh

Clause 2 wiis amended to provide that the Act shall come into force on the Itt January, 1P92 A discussion lasting nearly three hours took place on the interpretation clause, the btumbling block being the definition of a "factory or workroom." ' Eventually the clause was altered defining a factory or workroom as ''any office, building, or place m which one or more persons are engaged m a city, borough, or town district, and m which thrte or more persons are engaged m a j country district, for purposes of manu facture." Mr Fisher moved that the age at which girls may work as type-setters m printing offices be iixed at eighteen instead of sixteen yea m. t | The motion provoked considerable discussion, several members contending that this was an attempt to drive women from the printing trade, and others taking the stand that women were not physically fitted to bear the strain of the trade. The Minister m charge of the Bill asked the Committee to vote for the age being raised to eighteen, us from personal experience he could say that the printing occupation was particularly unhealthy for women, and even men broke down under it. ' Mr Fisher's amendment was lost by 16 to 24. The other amendments made were of a trivial character. The Bill was reported as amended, read a third time, and passed. The House rose at 1.30 a.m.

SPORTING.

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. [per press association. The following results came to hand after we wenb to press yesterday :— Grand National Hurdle Race, of 300 soys ; about two miles, Mr L. Mailer's Couranfco, 10st (Redmc nd) 1 Mr D. Rutherfoid's Kulnine, lOst (Clark) 2 Mr S. H. Gollan's Kimberley,| 9at 31b (Moore) 31 Caitiff lOsfc 131 b, Captain A brain lOst 711), Retina 10.«t 31b, The Idler lOst,, Harkaway 9st 121 b, Clyde 9st 71b, Theorem 9st 21b, Waihi 9sb also ran. Won comfortably by a length from the favourite, Kiimberley three lengths away third, Harkavray fourth, The Idler fifth, and Retina sixth. Time —3min 52sec. Dividend—£lo 18s 6d. Maiden Steeplechase, of 75 soy? ; about two miles. Mr F. P. Claridge's Lyndoora, list 121bs ... ' (Owner) 1 Mr S. H. Gollan's Darnley, list 121 b (Hickey) 2 The Chicken list 61b and Jenny Mount list 121 b also started. Won easily by two lengths. Time—4min 7sec. Divi dend—£2 13s. Welter Flat Race, of 50 soys: l£ mile. Mr W. O. Rutherford's Erin-aro- Bragh, list 41t:s ... (Sheenan) 1 Mr F. Busch's Rangiora, lOst 71bs (Purdham) 2 Messrs J. and J. Gaskin's Thackeray list 21b... ... (W. Mitchell) 3 Jet D'Eau 12st 91b, Lightning lOst 111 b, Iroquois lOst 71b, Reinga lOst 51b, The Chief lOsfc 51b also ran. Won com fortably by a length. Time~2min 19sec. Dividend—£3 5s 6d. Final Handicap, of 100 soys ; two miles. Mr F. Martin's Kangaroo, lOst 21b (McMorran) 1 Mr D. Rutherford's Irish Kin,;?, 10.it laib (Clark) 2 Waitangi lOst 21b, and Begorrah 9.^t lolb, also ran. Won easily. Time 4min 13sec. Dividerd—£3 12s.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

\ f Ett I'RESS ASSOCIATION ] (Received August 14, 10.40 a. m.) THE FOOD SUPPLY. London, August 13. The action of Russia m prohibiting the export, of rye has caused a renewal of the agitation m Germany for the re duction of the corn duties,, as the price of rye m that country exceeded thatjof wheat. " The Times " considers that the ryp inhibition is a political move on the part of Russia against both Germany and Austria. St. Petersburg, August 13. The railway rates on articles of food have been reduced. There is much dis tress throughout Russia, and fears of famine are affecting the bourse?. DISGRACE AND SUICIDE. Vienna, August 13. A wealthy merchant of Gallicia, who was arrested on a charge of picking a lady's pocket at Marienbad, a much frequented spa of Austria-Hungary, committed suicide by hanging himself. THE KING OF GREECE, Paris, August 13, The King of Greece is on a visit to Paris, THE BRIGANDS' CAPTIVES. Constantinople, August 13. The Sultan has paid a ransom for the release of the Frenchman held by brigands. THE CANADIAN CORRUPTION ! CHARGES. Ottawa. August 13. In the cross-examination the testi i mony of Sir H. Langevin was not shaken. The enquiry into the Baiechaelur railway scandal shows that the Legis lature devoted 75,000 dollars to buy out the directors and 57,000 to pay M. Mercier's debt.

THE MOSS CASE.

I PER PRESS ASSOCIATION, J Chkistchurch, August 13. The jury m the case of A. E. Moss, charged with the attempted murder of his wife, after being locked up all night, failed to agree, and were discharged, The second trial is now proceeding. The Jury on the second trial of A. E. Moss for attempted murder, returned a verdict of v. Not Guilty '■'• on the ground of insanity, and the prisoner was ordered to be confined during the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary. '

THE ASHBI RTON GUARDIAN. FRIDAY. AUGUST 14, 1891.



Tlie Mahimipua with the San Frarieisec* mail left Q;iehu.n.«aat 5.45 this morning and is expected to arrive afc Wellington to morrow afternoon. Arrangements i'or tran set from Wellington to Lyttelrou were not completed up to noon to-day. Professor Mason, a lecturer on anthro pological subjects is to give, one of his lecture, entertainments m the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday night. The professor is is accompanied by Mrs Mason, ami the two provide a most interesting and instructive entertainment for their patrons. Ad mission is free and students of the science of phrenology as well as the general public will no doubt take advantage largely of the presence of the professor m Ashlmrcon. Colonel McKie, an officer of some standing m the Salvation Army, and carrying a high : reputation as a successful evangelist, arrived m Ashburton last night, and received a hearty welcome from the local corps, which was strengthened by visitors from Spring burn and Christchut'oli. Staff-Captain Thomas Plante and Major Vince accompanied the colonel. The Corps paraded East Street, camped for a short time m Burnett Street and then retired to the fortress to carry on services, which were largely attended. A deplorable accident happened on Thurs day evening at the Christchurch railway station, by which|Mr William Hackshaw, the well-known tobacconist and book-maker, was killed. He came m a train from the Grand National -Meeting at Riccarton and jumped oft' the platform of the carriage before the train had stopped. He fell between two carriages and the front wheel of one passed over his chest, killing him instantly. Mr Hackshaw was about thirty-seven years of age, and leaves a,widow and two children. At o recent meeting of the New South Wales Parliament the proceedings closed with discussion as to-whether the mem bers of the "Hansard" staff should remain when m the interests of law and order it became necessary to clear the House of strangers. Mr E. W. O'Sullivan created some interest m the minds of new members by his realistic description of some of the scenes which had occurred on such occasions and went so far as to declare that lie ha even seen a legislator " jumping around th Chamber like a madhouse full of monkeys."



Grass and Clover Seeds, : I -FOTI SAL?'— .: /HLOVERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDIOX TH« SE ARE PURE AND FRESH AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED ON -* ■ < *■ ALSO,— Ryegrags and Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ARTIFICIAL MANURES OF ALL KIN 08. ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JUST liAtt I>El>— Ex OTAKT, Paperhangings, Paper hangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEROBME, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft, FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. W.H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. : AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company- Grey Valley Coal Company. EAST STREET _ ______ 'v ■■ , KE VOLUTION. CASH VJERBTIS " C It. EX>I X« _---_-^--» *j , _^_^_^_» 'TT"NDER the old system ot " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad Debts, v_J etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorginiscA our Business and decided to sell for CASH ONLY. In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit of Reacty Money we have made the following reductions in'our pi ices, viz.,— Our Best Tailor-made CUITS to measure (usual mice) 80s, redveid to 60s, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 90s, red reed to 75;*, Cash, Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 85s, redicxl to 80s, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 22s 6d, reduced to 15a 6d, Cash. Our Best Tailor-madp TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 255, reduced to 17s 6d. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 27s 6d, reduced to 20^, Cash, SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only soh, Ca<h. SPARROW & BBRRTMAN 0 A_S_E=C TAILORS <3c OTJT_B IITT_E3_RS3, EAST ST 11 EE T, ASHBI' R TON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOB DESTRUCTION OF SPAREOW3 is ■ Hi/TOST TipCONOMIGAL AND "ITIFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAU_, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. D. THOMAS] . (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBANCF, and ESTATK AGKNT, ; TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R T O X .;' <>A_SS "'Negotiated. Weekly Sales of" Live Stock. TiuwaJd and Ash burton JLj " alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Seaswi, Qiain bought and £old . on Commission, Clearing sales as per arrangement. CLOVEE^ TUENIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myaelf direct rfrom the 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 J_\ YJli VXJ_i AS S GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIBST_CLASS COC.R-OjH OO X * XT CALL AND SEE FOR YOUESELVLS. D, TIO MA S, 'ABHBUI.IOIT.



Mblie Notices, ASHBURteTcoU STY OUUNoIIT nnENDERS wanted or. SATURDAY X first it nooi], for cutting and truck ing 1000jWilluw Stakes at Ashburton. Ajjply at Qouncil Oftic«. ii WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 76 V County Engineer. ,l B 0 0 T S. Tj»EWARE of Hheap Advertising. JS To ,\3 one can jjive Twenty for Ten Shillings. French and Colonial Ex perience and finished tiadesuianship is the guarantee of my success and oldest shop m Ashburton. As m the past, more able m future to maintain my indisputable qualified reputation for neatness and , quality tnd cheapness m comparison to so called Bootmakers. All kinds of Boots and Shoes kept, and repairing done neatly at once.—J. M. Moison, Town Hall Shop, East street. ODDFeTIoWS' II \LL, ASHBURTON PROFESSOR MASON —IS COMIN G,— And will Commence his Series of Gi*aad Family I£iitei*tnli» /CONSISTING of Scientific Lectures, v^/ with Instrumental and Vocal Music. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. FREE. FREE. FREE. Admission Free. A few Front Seats at 6d. Childrenwi'l becharged Is to ensure order. 8 75 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. J. C. Williamson's Juvenile Opera Company WHO are now appearing m Dunerlin with enormous success, will make their first and only appearance m Ashburton on WEDNESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 19, hi Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. Magnificent Scenery, Gorgeous Costumes, Full Opera Ochestra, Fifty Artists. The stage will be transformed into a Vision of Fairy 1 and. Sparkling Music. Splendid Chorus. In consequence of the enormous ex pense the charges of admission will be ss, 3s, and 2s. The Opera produced under the sole direction of Mr Tom Pollard. 8 79 /"IRAND Q ACRED /CONCERT VXRA.ND DACRED VyONCERT and Ward's Oratorio, " Prodigal Sow" 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. Leadbk—Mr X. Wood. I Conductor —Mr J. Gamble. ODDFELLOWS HALL. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1891. Admission ... ... 2s and Is Doors open 7.00 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. 'B+l TINWALD TOWN BOARD. "TVTOTICE is hereby given m pursuance JJN 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.ugu<rt, 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 j NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sonus Year, 18OJ3. ("^TENDING Policy Holders m this _l very Popular Office are reminded, that ALL POLICIES COMPLETE^! 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 i Years, Special Advantages :—Low Rate cf Premiums. Non Forfeiture 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, 8t57 Ashburton. WITM-TEE-m Without 'teeth CHRISrCHGROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oushei and High streets. S. M TE¥i AND C - SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin anl Westport. tTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with th© greatest confidence that v:e guarantee the highest class work and pflftfot fit at the most moderate* o_os A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set—Upper and Lower— temporary and; permanent! £10 l&s. ; Natural, Durable, Cosff'OKTAßtE i Artificial Teeth Replaced Tfimpoiarily al ! .-nost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee c-c charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE SAS several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administ>T^&#, •*§• Extra^tivSl, 2»i.Gdi. Artificial T^.etis and Dentures made by *,ther dentists repaired ox re«4o4ety*4 at 0W,66t |$$$a ';



WANTJSD Known-The Foses!;ors Annual BALL will be held m the Orange Hair, FRIDAY, Ai^na* 21 next. Dancing at 8 o'clock, long niirht. D. AMOS, 8 86 Secie'ary. ' ■ ■ BULLOCK ~"~ TO LET.—Rooms m Arcade Chambers suitable for Dre.-s-uiaking Business. HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. £80—Two Sections |-acre and Cottage opposite the Woollen Factory. A Bargain.—Must be sold, -1 acre land together with 6-roouied Dwelling House, detached Wash House, etc., well situated on A Iford Forest Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata 338 Acres, Hinds i 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 the property. T. BULLOCK SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. ON account of a Chrisfcchurch client. Sections 13 and 22, each contain ing j-Acre, well situated m the Township of Methven. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 8|72 Auctioneer, 7SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. i IMPORTANT SALE OF 940 ACRES 940 adjoining the Methven Township, Divided into small Farms, varying m area from 36 to 204 Acres. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from R. M. Morten, Jfisq., to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, [AUGUST 15, at 11 a.m., 940 ACEES 910 Close to the METHVEN TOWNSHIP, divided into Small Farms of from 36 to 204 Acres. This Sale affords a very favorable opportunity of persons acquiring small farms close to this thriving township. Terms of payment will be very liberal. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect th& property. Any further particulars on application. Lithographed plans supplied by the i undersigned. |~3p Note time of Sale—ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, §40 Auctioneer, SA^URELA^XUGUST~22T" Dwelling House and Section, well situated m Tancred street, by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to sell by public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgages. T.S. 272, containing £-acre, situated on the South side of Tancred street, three sections from the East Belt, on which is erected a Dwelling House of five rooms with verandah. This property is well situated, good position, and the land is of first-class quality for garden purposes. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, S 82 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22^ 150 A cTe s 150 Near Hinds Township. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,™ R.S. 28186, containing 150 A C R E S 150 .o. Situated about 1£ mile from the Hitiar Railway Station "and fronting the road leading to Coldstream. It is ring fenced. Must be sold to close aocounts. Terms at sale. Sale at Jl a.m. T. BULLOCK, BJB3 Auctioneer. MILES AND~CO] ~ TINWALD SALEYARD& MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to sell by auction, on TUESDAY NEXT, 1 OHO HALF-BRED HOGGETS, IUU \J a really good line, well grown and m good condition. ano meri^° ewes» iv iamb r* k Q HALFBRED EWES, m lamb -j Q HEAD FAT CATTLE etc., etc. GEO. JAMESON, 8 70 Agent, Ashburton,_ MESSRS MILES CO., m cp,njnnc tipii with MR GEO.' JAMESON, Ashjburtoi], have received instructions from the Trustees m Hie Estate of the | late Hon. W. p-.. Pjstkb, to offer For t Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, DURING OCTOBEK NEXT, 4000 ACRES ' or thereabouts, OF THE WELL-KNOWN iJITAMA ESTATE, Situated on the banks of the River Hinds. ~ln the Countyooff f ASHBURTOtf. Lithograj?h.p\aiis., shoijvin,g subd^visipns, wiU be p^taina^e gJiortty. The auction sa]e y(\\\ bo held, a,t Ash-^ burton a,bout t^e end cjf October, and the exact date wfll appear m a future adver isement. Fw further mrtiqulars apply to MILES «& CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneet, 204 Hereford street, Christchurch ; or te MR GEO. JAMESOJ?, 7|172 Aabtofftoq



i IMPOUNDED at Ashburtcn from Ker mode Street, Borough, by J. Hale, One flay Gelding, Hack, no visible brand. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold under section 39 of " The Impound- Act, 1884" on MONDAY, August 17, f.t twelve o'clock, noon. JOSEPH HALE, 8 89 Poundkeeper. RTV/TEACLEM, Hampstead, is « J3IJL prepared to drive Pipe Wells, m any part of Ashburton and guarantee a satisfactory supply of water, with either force pump or cylinder, at reasonable rates. Specimens of wells may be inspected on application. 8 78 CONGRESS ON AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. THE Congress will meet m the Main School, A&hburton, on SATUR DAY, August 15, on the arrival of the express from Christchurch. Besides delegates, private persons and ladies interested m educational progress are invited to attend, J. R. WILKINSON, 8*54 Hon. Sec. pro. tern. rASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. I "VTOTICE is hereby given that the J_ t| Audited Accounts for the year I ending 31st March, 1891, are on view at the County- Council's Offices. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. • Ashburton, August 13, 1891. 8 80 NEW ZEALA^^AIWAYS^ HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES AT CHRISTCHURCH, 15th AUGUST. rpHE Evening Train from Christchurch , JL to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p.m. on the 15th, and will run 35 minutes later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 7.55 p.m. The Rakaia to Methven train will be corres pondingly late. 8 81 BY ORDER. mrTohn g.restell ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HOBSE BAZAAR, SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. On account of two Country Clients,— n Young, Sound, Draught HORSES, JOHN G. RESTELL. F. M. RICKMAN, 8 77 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. Account of a Client. 3 Very First Class Young Sound Draught HORSES. Account of a Client. -j Bay Trap HORSE. - Whitephapel CART, nearly new, -1 Vary Good Lot of Spring cart _. HARNESS. 5 Carcases of Grain Fed PORK. Sale at 12 o'clock. JOHN G. RESTELL. F. M. RICKMAN, 8 §85 Auctioneer. TtNWALD YARDS. AUGUST, 18, 1891. I SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the above fixture the following Lines of SHEEP, viz :— k n o prime lst Cross iioggf4ts ' QAA Crossbred HOGGETS. Qf\ f\ Guaranteed Sound Mouth OUU Merino EWES, m Lamb to Lincoln Rams. ±OU WETHERS. 100 Vt el"mo WETHER i, QAA Prime FREEZERS. A Fa C\ orossiH'e^ EWES, m Lamb. —Also, — Fat and Store SHEEP, CATTLE, AND PIGS. D. THOMAS, B*B4 Ashburton. I HAVE the following lines of Sheep FOR SALE:— nAAA Six and Eight-Tooth Merino 550UU EWES, m lamb to English Leicesters 1 O/^ A Half and Three-qu-irter-bred L^UU HOGGETS ' 1 oon Firat Oii°^s ho-c^ ets O fl( ) Crossbred EWES, m lamb 2( )00t MeW° E^rES ', v- mh 750 LAMBSI ] 500 <3rassbr^ HUQGWSS I D. THOMAS, § 8? Ashburton,



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