Education Board.

»__ At the meeting of the Board of Educa tion on Thursday the following items of business of local interest were transacted : —The report of the Buildings Committee, which waa adopted, said. ..... Eiffel ton.—A letter was received from the School Committee asking that the school might be proceeded with at once ; also a letter from Mr Grigg about the bricks. It was resolved to call for tenders for a wooden building. New schools. — A memorandum was received from the Department asking the Board, with refer ence to the list of requirements sub mitted, to select only such as were re quired for newly-settled districts. The j Chairman of the Board undertook to re- j ply, showing the real necessity of the new buildings applied for. It was resolved to call for tenders for new school at Ealing. The following work was authorised, conditionally on funds being supplied by Government.: — Chertsey.-—Painting, The Appointment Committee reported as follows :—Ashburton — Applications were received from Frank Curd and Elizabeth Heftbrd, pupil teachers, for leave to continue their engagements for another year. It was resolved that the request could not be complied with. Elgin —Mr A. Hunnibel was appointed master. Alford Forest.—Mr \V. Moses was appointed master of the side school. Dromore.—An appliuation was received for the appointment of a pupil teacher. It was resolved to defer the matter till receipt of the next quarterly attendance return. Ashburton.—The Committee's application for another pupil teacher was considered. On referring to the attend ance return just received, it was found that the school had the requisite attend ance. The Board confirmed the appointment of Miss E, Ward as sewing mistress at the Barr Hill School, in the place of Mrs A. M. Harst, who had resigned.

THE MARKETS.

A£lirmi*ton JMCaricet. MESSRS MII-.ES AND CO. Messrs Miles and Co. (per Mr George Jameson) report on the live stock market held at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday, as follows:—The entry of sheep was smaller than usual, but there was a decided improve ment in the price obtained for all classes of store sheep, good hoggets, and crossbred ewes with lambs especially being enquired for, The fat sheep pens were fairly supplied %vith only medium quality merino wethers and a few crossbreds, all of which were cleared at current rates. The welcome rain that fell on Tuesday will make grass plenti ful, and should have a marked effect on the value of store sheep, which have of late been rather below fair values. Our sales were as follows: —126 merino wethers afc 12s ; 85 merino wethers at 9s 9d; 72 crossbred wethers, 17s 6d ; 35 ewes with lambs at foot, 8s; 512 two-tooths at 14s 9d. Three heifers up to £2 7s 6d. MESSRS FRIEDLANDEK BROS. Messrs Friedlander Bros, report on the live stock market for the week ending Octoter 9:—At the Ashburton Yards the entries were small, and the sale was carried through in a drenching rain, which com menced early in the morning and lasted all day. It will no doubt have a beneficial effe-.t on both crops and pastures. In fat ab.3ep the lots cataloged consisted of some good crossbreds which sold at from 16s to 17s 6d ; while merino wethers made 12s 6d. A line of two and four tooth halt-bred sheep in forward condition made 14s 9d ; and cross breds up to 16a; hoggets, of which there were several good lines penned, sold up to 13s j merino ewes, with 85 per cent of lambs, 10s 3d ; and a small pen of fat lambs 12s sd. Altogether the biddings were more spirited than at the two previous sales. Cattle, of which there was only a small ontry, sold at prices lately ruling. MR D. THOMAS. Mr D. 1 hom'as reports upon the live stock market in the Ashbuitou district for the week ending October 9 :-On Tuesday at the Ashburton Yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. There was only a small catalogue submitted, which was eagerly competed for, resulting in a sub stantial rise in values upon late rates. The attendance of farmers and others was about an average one, every one of them appear ing cheerful and delighted at the improved appearance of the country generally. I, myself, have seen during the last week green grass where such a thing has not been seen during the last ten years. The totals yarded for the day consisted of 2918 sheep and 22 head of cattle, of which my entry consisted of 1221 sheep and 15 head of cattle, all of them being sold at the under mentioned prices, viz. :—26 fat crossbreds, 16s 7d ; 7 fat crossbreds, 15s; 208 crossbred two and four tooths, 16s; 458 crossbred hoggets, 13s; 377 merino ewes and 85 per cen tof lambs, 10s 3d 5 77 mill merino wethers, 2s 6d ; etc. In cattle nothing doing, and good beef would have sold well if there had been any brought forward. I sold 1 at £3 ss; 1 at £4; 2 at 56s ; 1 at £5 5s ; 6 calves at 6s 6d; and 1 at 14s. On Saturday I offered at Bullock's Arcade several stallions, but did not succeed in disposing of any of them by public auction, but privately "I sold on account Mr P. Cunningham, Callum o' Glen to Mr J. C. N. Grigg, at a satisfactory piice. AI3O, on account of Wakanui Bpad Board, I sold a draught gelding at £25; chestnut gelding, *17 ; tip dray, ill ss; also a large number of sundries at satisfactory prices. I also offered several properties by auction, but only succeeded in disposing of the lease of j Reserve 173 to the Acton Estate at 16s an acre. This property was offered under instructions received from the Chairman of the County Council. Since Saturday I have sold a portion pt the' properties offered last Saturday, consisting of 1110 acres in the Westerfielct district, at a satisfactory price to buyer and seller. lam also in treaty to sell another of the properties which I am sanguine will be satisfactorily effected. On Friday I held one of my usual pere odical sales at the Rangitata Traffic Bridge. Owing to the wet weather tnere was a poor attendance and a small entry of stock. I sold 300 first-cross hoggets at 9a 6c', and 13 head of cattle two year old at 43s 6d etc. During the week I have made private sales as follows, viz. :— 200 crossbred two and four tooths at 14s 6d ; 397 merino ewes with lambs at loot, 9s 6d ; 300 merino ewes with lambs at foot, 9s 6d ; and 400 crossbred hoggets at 11s Bd.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association.) IBeceived October 10, 11 30 a.m.j GENERAL'S BOOTH'S SCHEME. Sydney, October 10. The "Daily Telegraph" strongly opposes General Booth's Colonisation Scheme, so far as Australia is con cerned.

THE GAMBIER-EASBY COLLI SION.

Melbourne, October 10. The Marine Board has decided to charge the captains of the steamers Easby and Gambier with misconduct and negligent navigation.

A BURGLAR SHOT.

A desperate encounter took place last night between a police constable and a housebreaker at Muddy Creek, Yarra Glen district. The latter is supposed to be a French escapee from New Caledonia, and during the struggle the constable narrowly escaped being shot with a revolver. Eventually he shot the Frenchman dead.

LABOR FEDERATION.

An intercolonial Labor Congress will meet in January to endeavor to at a. basis of Federation

THE ASHBURTON- GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, im



BOOTS," BOOTa " BOOTS. HEMEMBER All Itfew Ooods. l^ai §c Stock of Upols, "" "" Just arrived for Coming' ! )T IIKPAIBS MPRKOII BO.IE yev cfb " liiirere Regardless *^^^^^^^ CI|HM>Be of f OMt w II*OII1» nnnn uvws i I'OO^ DOWN IN *!ii°ls- NOT TO BE SUKPASSED K)K STYLE, PIUOE, ANP QUALITY. F. NOKBB, . . : lEICE^£R,BQOT WAREHOUSE, BtTENETI STREET,; [a



4S^^i'l(:'l -nUtt ABILITY JS TRUE FCONOMTt^ W^ ROBERT MURRAY': PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Ac. - . **- HAS to hand an imir-ense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY 'an* PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. ' WATCHES.—HoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and Crystals, &c. ' JEWELLERY. -An almost endless tvariety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, ■&C. &G. . . . ' ■■ . : -■ , ' . Al J Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at modera c charges. 8355J31 =,-,,*, SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS HRtXRTOK.



ARTIFICIAL MANURES T HAVE.FORISALB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANIITIES.- Superphosphates Bone Dust Potato Manure Blood Manure Garden Manure GEOKGK 3:4 MESON" Ashlmrton and Bakaia



THE CO-OPERATIVE SYSTEM, W/ HIGH insures mutual help and identity of interests, has met with pheno- V\ menal success wherever it has been applied to any object. Jn the United Kingdom some over seven millions of people, or a fifth of the whole population enjoy the benefits arising, from Membership of ovor a thousand Co-operative Societies thus saving al 1 middlemen's profits, and the Chief Wholesale Co-operative Society there holds invested capital of over £11,000,000, and the annual trade turnover exceeds £25,000,000. This success is owins? to the fact that the investor sees not only a fair commercial return on his investnent, but proprietary division of profits which he would not receive from any other organisation. It has teen left to Australia to apply ' tli is "rand principle to IRRIG AT I O tf.. And the Co-operative Irrigation and Mercantile Society of Australia, Limited, who have already seemed three Irrigation Colonies which arc partially settled and planted, are negotiating for other large areas of many thousands of acre.", each of virgin land, specially adapted for fruit, poultiy, dairy, and general agricultural farming, to be followed at an early date by application to the respective Australian-"' (governments concerned for Government concessions ftorn time to time of lands, as the Society's resources admit of colonising same. CO L,O N I E S,, Partially populated, awaiting the small resident or non-resident capitalist, the em ployed worker, or the man Whose Sole Capital is his labor. The Board of Manage ment comprises amongst its Members some of the best and most favorably known men in Australia. THE CO-OPERATIVE IRRIGATION and MERCANTILE SOCIETY or AUSTRALIA, Limited. HEAD OFFICE 0* THE SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA, 49 QUEEN STREET. MELBOURNE. BRANCH!" OFFICES IN GREAT BRITAIN (LONDON AND ;! LIVERPOOL) AND THROUGHOUT ALL THE COLONIES OP THE SOUTH SEAS] Write for all Information. Sent Free. Agents (with references) Wanted where not Already Represented ARTHUR TREMAYNE, General Manager.



SPARROW &' BERRIMAN HAVE now in full swing on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailors ever employed in this district , : , Til of niion CkA . / A SPLKNDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER SUIT- O Jlbl *JJ)tSII6CL . ( INGS IN ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. With our Large and Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we arc satisfied with half the Usual Profits, and are now making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £2 I©B Csi Sll. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers to measure, . 15s 6<l, &c. Tennis andlcrlcKct Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, 1 7fa 6d{ Tl;'A P;W TENNIS SHIRTS, HAIS, TIES, AND SHOES in great varioty at RKIXLTCED PRICES. . , New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) usual price 7s 6(1,. reduced to ... ••• ••• *>« all sizes. MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from ««" «<!.■ boys'new Summer suits from t** Od, . MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS a.id SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to, give good wear. ' SPAKROW TIJEREYMAN Tj^IXjOIRS <Sc OTJ TFITT E] JE^ B EAST STREET, ASIIBIT RT6 N.



Fashion & Style. Beautiful JNew Dpring MILLINERY. ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS RIBBONS FLOWERS FEATHERS TINSELS TRIMMINGS &<\ New Summer MANTLES, Lace CAPES, Uloth CAPES, JACKETS, Silk Dust CLOAKS. LADIES' CORSETS IN ALL THE NEWEST MAKES, Including the "Invigorator." GLOVES, Silk in all shades with double finger tips. Several New Makes in KID, &c. A Large Variety of^ SILK UMBRELLAS A SUNSHADES. Beautiful Assortment of Ladies' DRESS GOODS and COSTUMES. 10 Trunks of Ladies' French and English BOOTS AND SHOES, Just Opened. t Inspection Ke*»i>eoliully Invited* Andrew Orr.



So highly recommended by Mr Murphy, and other well-known Horticulturists a the BEST JF ALL REMEDIES FOR Scale on Fruit Trees. . New Seeds. JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Rangatira " and " Juletrae." CLOVERS, \ TURNIPS, * MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE,, have "also for s ile at; Lowest j Rates— j COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BAIILBY Garden aud Flower Seeds in endless VAi'iety.lfrom the celebrated firm of BARTER'S, LONDON. SEALY & CO., East Street.



Fublic Notices. ANTED Known —J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, h; s opened in shop late T. Chambers, Fast street. All orders for . Boots and Shoes, or | repairs, will be promptly executed at , moderate charges, i A'trial solicited. 7 165 ONEY TO LEl^Vupon Freehold security, in sums to suit" bor rowers. Small amounts can be repaid by instalments, if so desired. Apply to Mk C. W. Pckneia, Solicitor, Mont gomery's Buildings. 9 132 ~~~~lcaly 111 iff lit. THE ASHBURTON DRUG C O JUT JP -A.3ST TT TDTATE FOR SALE in large or small, quantities,—



BOOTS BOOTS. Ladies' Walkiug Shoes worth 10a 6d for 6s 6d Ladies' Strong Elastic Sides, 6s 9d. Men's Bluchers, 5s lid. Men's Shooters, 8s lid. The Best Assortment cf Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers in Afch burton at W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s THJS ABCADE.



STEPHENS BROS., MARKET HOUSE. IS W (iOODS WE have JUST OPENED UP the BEST ASSORTMENT UF SPEING GOODS EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Comprising— The Latest Novelties and Designs in PRINTS, GINGHAMS, ZEPHYR CLOTHS, GALATEAS, ART MUSLINS, and the Most Fashionable Dress Materials, all of which must be sold at tlit. very lowest possible prices for CASH. Our motto is small profits and quick returns. NEW MILLINERY, NEW GLOVES, NEW RIBBONS, AT W. W. Spencer & Go's



Stephens Bros. Market House, HAVE Just Landed a specially Selected Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, in cluding some very choice desisrns in Electro-Rated Ware, Tablo Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Cruets, Butter Dishes, Salad Bowls, Jam Dishes, Butter Knives, Fish Knives and Forks, Jam Spoons, Tea Spoons, Clocks (best English), Alarm Clocks, Watches, &c, &c. —Also— A Large Variety in Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, Buckets, Tubs, Baths, Hammers, Chisels, Planes, Saws, Hatches, Toma hawks, Garden Tools, Water Pots, &c. JN TIN W \RE—Milk Skimmers, Wash Tins, Milk Tins, Milk Strainers, Washup Tins, Hand Bowls, Milk Buckets, and Meat Tins. IN CROCKERY—The Latest and Very Best Patterns and Quality. CHIN A WARE — A most Exquisite Selection. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT is now well Established, and the Quality of ! cur Goods well known. We therefore invite all those who intend getting married, or about to get married, or who are already married,to give us a call,when they will find that for First-Class Quality, Cheapness, and Satisfaction combined we cannot be rubbed out. Country Orders promptly attended to. Goods as usual delivered to all Trains, Town, and Suburbs. Monthly Customers waited upon for Orders weekly. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO.



MR JOHN G- RESTELL ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR, THavo for Sale, private "y—Several first-class Draught Entire HORSES. Also,—Thoroughbred Hackney and Pony Entires. For full particulars apply at my office. • Arcade, Ashburton. As I have several enquiries those having stallions for sale should give me particulars at once. ' I Btll6 JOHN G. RESTELL Public Noticfs. , mENDERS are invited for Cleaning 1 and Deepening the Westerfiekl mill race. For particulars apply G. J. F. Lublow, Westerfield. 10 62 I. Salck «t Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLER", (Next Bank of New Zealand.) HAVING obtained the assistance o another first-class watchmaker, customers may rely on getting their work done promptly. First class workmanship at Lowest Christclmrch Prices. Every description of Gold and Silver Jewellery made to order or neatly repaired on the premises. Our special line of Rotherani's _ English Levers, expressly made to our own order, extra jewelled, dust proof - cases, and all the latest improvements, are the most reliable timekeepers in the world ; satisfaction guaranteed. A few ( good second-hand English and American levers, Rotheram's, Erhardt's Bennett's, Walthams and others in first class order and nearly new, very cheap and guaran teed. I. SALEK & CO., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, , (Next of Bank New Zealand.) *



8T O P A■lf » BBAB? milE: CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J BISHOP'S NEW BOOT TO-05, N OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOO S. LOAVEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All aoods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined. REPAIRS' AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE. Note the Address — JT. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. ;j. BROCKELBANK, Manager. PUBLIC TRUSr~4£|g. IFRBEinr.Z. THE Public Trust' Office of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee ajjainst the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 187S 1 ard 1889 will showtht progress made:- Cash receipts ... - ... £41,813 .„ £183,336 Total transact ons, per. balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £830,202 General Investment Account 1/0,804 ... £21b,y4d Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account-Total receipts -<;2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ■• ••• 172 ... [258 Probates and trusts ... ••• I* ■ •• 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 ... 42 Letters received 4™ ... U),SJb Letters despatched ... ••• . • •■• 1»*-w ,^. . l«*,Wa J. J. M. HAMILTON, District-Agent.



Phoenix. PHCENIX is a bay horse with black points, and stands over sixteen hands high. He was bred by Mr Laurenson, Pleasant Point. He is by.Quamby, out of Lady Clare by Talisman, grand dam by The Peer. He is rising five years old. As a yearling he took two First prizes at Timaru Show, viz. For best Yearling and best Colt on the ground. At two years he took two second prizes, viz.—One at Timaru, and one at Waimate Shows, and First prize as a three year-old at Timaru for Carriage stallion. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter. IERMS—£3 3s, season. A reduction for two or more mares. Orooinage fee, ss, pay able iirstservice. For further particulars apply Groom in charge, or X O oOKSON, Urery Stables, 10*7 [ ' Ashburton. L. Lauuksson, Proprietor, Pleasant Point, To~Travel the ASHBURTON, CHERTSEY, LAURISTON, and MiTHVEN Districts, The Purebred Clydesdale Entire, The Banker, mHE BANKER is a dark dapple brown JL three years off, standing 16J hands high, with plenty of hair and bone, has a good honest Clydesdale head, fine rein, and splendid back, possessing good action and is very docile. Ilia sire is that noted entire, Sir Arthur Gordon (N.Z. Stud Book 161), dam Violet (N.Z. Stud Book 487). Young Banker us a yearling too^ first prize at Clutha and second at Matau (Stirling), and second as a two-year-old at Clutha. For further particulars of pedi gree see cards. Terms: £4, payable January 31, 18J^. Guarantee as per agreement. Groomige fee ss, payable at first uervice. lirst owners held responsible if mares change hands, McDONALD, os7s Proprietor, AAtacton*



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN ASH BURTON and the SURROUNDING DISRICTS. THE PURE-BRED AND HIGH CLASS CLYDESDALE STALLION Awamoa. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Young Banker (I, N.Z. Stud Book), im ported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported fiom Scotland, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergus Champion. Awamoa is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact, he is one of the best bred horses in the world. On one side ho is sprung .from the Prince of Wales and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone who pretends to knowledge in these matters un« derstands that these two sires weie the most successful stud horsts that the world has ever known. Awamoa lias been a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guinea?. The filly Nompareil II has never be:n beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space for a card to enumerate and comment on all the prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa. His yearling gets are betten than ever, and anyone thinking of using this stallion should take a trip to Oamaru and inspect the young stock in the paddocks at Awamoa. Besides being a ( great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he tookfiist at Oamaru, first at Christcuurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two year old, first at Christchurch, aud second at Oamaru ; as a three year old, first at Oamaru and champion horse of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru; and when seven years old was champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the rim;; he has been very successful as a breeder ; he has proved himself a sure foal getter ; hence hi 3 value in the district where he goes to travel. Tbrms, £4; £2 payable January 2, 1892; and £2 when mare proves in foal. All mares changing hands to be paid for by the person engaging the horse. Groom's fee, ss, payable at time of service. James McDonald, 10 81 Proprietor. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT COOK SON'S STABLES AND TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, THE CARRIAGE STALLION



i TENDERS. IHOR SALE by Tender 388 acres land 1 in ihe Coldstream District, divided into five paddocks, with water in each ppddock, four roomed house, and out buildings. Tbnders close on SATURDAY, October 17, addressed, A. PAWSKJT, io so Ea!i^£*_ TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW OF STOCK, ETC., WILL BE HELD OK THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUND, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY AISD WEDNESDAY, [OCTOBER 27 AND 28, 1891, —Consisting of — Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Dairy and Agricultural Produce, Im plements, Wool, &c. Prizes amounting to about £550 will be given in Pieces of Plate, Medals, or Cash. Prize Lists and Lists of Additional Special Prizes can be obtained from the Undersigned. Entries Close for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs on SATURDAY, October 17 ; all other Entries on TUESDAY, October 20. S l. W. STUBBS, 9 172 Secretary. Fishikg season, 1&91-92 f4 fishing tackle. 3 h? in §*N " £ t a do a g» « g X m W 'ft tn t~f' £ FISHING TACKLE. H JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff' Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONS DU COIF£URE



MESSRS MILES «fc CO. (in conjunction with Mr George Jameson, Ashburton), have received instructions from the Trustees, in the Estate of the late Hon. W. S. Peter, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY, Th 3 17th Day of OCTOBER NEXT, AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, 4 237 ACRES . of the Well-known Ana ma Estate, laid off in 28 FARMS, of from 20 T0 350 iORKS> Each having road frontage, and within easy distance of three Railway | Stations. The above mentioned Block \s first class Agricultural Land, level, easily worked, with abundant water supply in all seasons. The Sale of the Anama Land should command the attention of farmers, as it is virgin soil, only wanting practical cultivation to produce the best crops of grain, roots, and grass. The Estate will, in the first instance, be submitted in three blocks of about 1400 acres each, and if not disposed of in that way, will be offered in lots as shown on the plan. Lithograph plans affording every parti cular are now obtainable at the Offices of the Undersigned. Tekms: Ten per cent, deposit on day of sale, twenty-five per cent, on March 1, 1893 ; balance on November 1, 1896. Interest afc the rate of six per cent. Delivery of the land will be given on November 7. ALSO,— pfi ACRES Bush Land, at Springburn Being Rural Sections 914, 3925, and 3926, each containing 20 acres. For full information and Cards to view, Apply to MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 204 Here forJ street, Ohristchurch; 01 tO MR GEO. JAMESON, 9*llß AsbbWtoß & $a#aia.



PICKFORD (I 111, TAtfCRT?D STREET, ARE now exhibiting New Styles and Designs in Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawer?, Wash stands, Suites for Drawing and Dining Rooms, in figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols terina work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, and Oilcloths, in original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note Address— §31,, Next Building Society's office. Tancred Street. MILES AND CO. HOUSE OF SEVEN ROOMS AND THIRTY-FIVE ACRES LAND AT BAKAIA. MESSRS MILES & CO. have been instructed by the Mortgagee, to submit to Public Auction at Mr Geo. Jameson's Rooms, RAKAIA, ON Friday, October 16, The House recently occupied by Mr Robinson, together with 35 Acres of rich land. This Property is situated within half a mile of the Railway Station. It is for absolute Sale, and easy terms can be arranged. Sale at one o'clock sharp. .i. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 10*57 Ashbuiton and TRakaia. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS IN SEARCH OF GOOD LAND. MESSRS MILES & CO., instructed by E. Herring, Esq., Manager of the Alford Estate Company, Limitpcl, will submit to public competition in DECEMBER NEXT, 1234 AOBES Of rich WHEAT and TURNIP L*ND on the bank of the River Ashbur ton, and being that part ot the Alford Estate situate on the south side of the ro«l leading from the old Spread Eagle to the Valetta crossing. The land will be sold in six or more blocks. Plans will be ready for circulate» j shortly. Further particulars may be obtained at the offices of Mkbsrh MILES & Co., Christchurch. J. T. FORD, Auctioned. GEO. JAMESON, 8*133 Ashburton.



Public Nova c?. TTENRY DALLEY begi to inform JZL the public of Ashbuiton and the Suburbs, that he is now running for hire a Licensed four-wheeled CAB, which can be used either an an open or close Carriage. Express and Carrier's Carts run as usual. HENRY DALLEY, HAMPSTEAD. 10§76 LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after THURSDAY,- October 1, for the summer months, the Long beach Coach will start from Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 9*173 Coachman. j^^^K THE PREMIER •PURNITURE WAREHOUSE



WE have much pleasure in calling attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up-just the thing for the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid line of Worsted Trouserings. These at c all English Goods. Al"o in Stock, — HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Tv.eeds g" KJ Worsted Coatings _g cj^ Fancy Vestings § J2" Covert Coatings *S f"' § | op Irish Friezes S g. Wilson's Bannockbums j p- Fox's Heroes »g P Tweed Suitings 'c g. Worsted and Cotton ,| Cords. C H. & E. Craiglieacl, MERCHANT TAILORS. Premises lately occupied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, Tancred Street. ffNWALDISROCERY, BAKERY A NO BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT ASDBEW TJRBRAS, (Late of Hinds,) HiS much pleasure in announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, in the premises next to Mr J. Hesbltike s Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, I TINWALD, and trusts his old friends In the District, and many new ones, will [ favor him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any in the District. CARTS will xun for Orders andDehvery to Custoraerst ATOBEW~TERKAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER,



( T c an Francisco mail should reach Ash iur on y , • .irst train • m Monday. Ou Thursday evening a most enjoyable danoe was held in the Chertsey Hotel to celebrate the opening of the new billiard room. The evening was splendid, and all responded to Mr ami Mrs Matthews invitation. During the evening songs were contributed by several ot the guests, and nti exhibition of Bk.it.ina added to the general merriment. At the conclusion, three hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Matthews, the M.C., and the musician. A«k for Ninian Hyhlop, and Co s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and, Indian Teas. Specini prices,—(Advt,) N O iTc E. " 7- OUR STORES and OFFICES wi'l be CLOSEDon MONDAY Next, the 12th inst, being the Day of Atone ment. 10163 FRIEDLANDER BROS, "TV'OTICE.—My shop will be closed on -*-* Monday, October 12th, on account ! of Holiday.—Harry Friedlanber. 10 78 NOTICE. —My premises will be closed on Monday 12th inst, on account of Holiday.—Henry Zander. 10 68 ' N O T I C E. ON Account of the late heavy me in Flour, On and After MONDAY, October 12, the Cash Price of Bread will be til per 41b Ijoaf. NO DISCOUNT.



M°OOEMICK BINDERS. A N EXPERT from MORROW, BASSETT & Co.'.s will be in Ashburfcon in a few days to REPAIR and FIT-UP old McORCMIOK MACHINES. FARMERS wishing to take advantage of this opportunity to have their lII* 1> Ell* put in THOROUGH REPAIR before! Harvest will please communicate vith US on or before SATURDAY, the 24th but. f JOHN 088 & CO,



Booking fd. Extra. G. H. BRYANT. P. HANRAHaN. W. POLLOCK. 10 65 J. C. GRUBB. IN ACTIVE PREPARATION AND to BB PRODUCED ON Thursday & Friday, OCTOBER 2» & 30, (SHOW DAY). In the Oddfellows' Hsll, Ashburtor, Robertson's Celebrated Comedy "Caste." By the following leading Amateurs :— Mrs Brooke, Miss Rees, Miss Shirtcliffe. Messrs Brooke, Dolman, Millar, Potter, and Salek. 10*32 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TO-NIGHT."" TO-NIGHT. & Oanaris. positively the last night. A. Grand Entire Change of Programme. DON'T FORGET TO SEE THE 4 O'clock Train 4 Ihe Funniest Comedy on Record. All the Company in the Cast. 3s, 2s, Is. B.ind Concert at 7 o'clock. 10 77