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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1891. PARTY GOVERNMENT.

The Parliamentary Special Commit tee which has been dealing with the subject of Government by Party during the present session concluded their labors a few days ago, and they have come to the conclusion that the system of party government prac tised m this colony is not the system best adapted to the condition and cir cumstances of New Zealand. They are of opinion that Parliament should exer cise a real, and r.ot merely a nominal, supervision and control of all legislative and administrative action, with direct and unquestioned authority: that the Executive should be elected by Parlia ment itself, under a system most likely to secure the services of men best suited to the work, and be so placed and pro tected as to enable" them to seeV the public welfare, untrammelled by party considerations, and. undegratled with the constant practice of stratagems to secure their own positions; and that the representatives of the people should be free to vote for iaws and objects which, m their unbiased opinion, may be conducive to the welfare of their constituents and of their country, with out the present necessity of support ing what they believe to be wrong and opposing what they believe to be right for the purpose of securing certain men m power or serving certain party interests. To carry out these ideas, the Committee recom mend that, upon the assembling of Parliament after each general election, the Speaker of the House of Re presentatives shall receive nominations for seven members of the Ministry, signed by at least six members of the House ; that toting shall be by ballot, and upon the principle of proportional representation, each member having one transferable vote, extrcisable m the alternative for as many candidates as he pleases by writing a figure de noting the order of his choice opposite each name; that vacancies m the Ministry shall be filled by ballot; that Ministers shall m each year elect one of their number to be chairman, and shall, if directed by resolution of either Chamber or of their own motion, in troduce any legislative or other pro posal ; Ministers to have the right to be present to speak and initiate pro posals m either Chamber, but not to, vote. In the present state of public business there is no chance of any steps being taken to initiate legislation on the subject; indeed, it is very doubtful if the r «eport will receive con sideration. 4|i£ subject will, however, afford food f'oVlKought to both legis- j lators and the public. The re commendations of the Committee show the simplicity of the system, and there can be no doubt of its possessing many advantages over the present system of Parliamentary Government. Similar systems have been completely success ful elsewhere, and there is no reason why tlje same should not be the case m New Zealand

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During the recent 'bus strike m London the horsekeepers, m many districts, turned up, out of pure humanity, to feed the horses, and the men on strike permitted them to do so. A. contemporary says :—The number of women who really care to vote js about equal to the number of men whp like to put the baby to asleep. The output of coal from the Westport and Grey mouth mines for the month of August was as follows :-—Westport, }4,9Q8 tons; Greymouth, ].2,336 tons, In future a case of fruit weighing up to 1 cwt will be carried on the Victorian rajlr ways any distance up to 170 miles for the small sum of Is, Oii Wednesday the Licensing Committee of Mount Hut confirmed tho temporary transfer of the license of Patton's Hotel, Methven from M. J. Patton, to James Nee. Some of the New South Wales labour members are very restive under the ap plication of a few Parliamentary epithets. One exhibits anger because he is called a " liar," while another raves because he is re ferred to as a " blackleg."

The settlers of Mangaone have resolved that the district shall m future be known to the postal authorities as "Colyton." Some luverairgill sympathisers sent a consolatory telegram to Mr Bryce on Monday, and on Tuesday received the following reply;—" Thanks fur telegram. Expression censured was justifiable and not unparliamentary. My protest vindicates honour of constituents and country with my own. Pray accept this assurance as my real belief.—John Bkycjk." On Thursday evening the Fire Brigade had a wet practice m East street. There was a full attendance of members, and Captain A. Fooks was m command. The sump' at Cameron street, near the Post Office, was chosen as the base of operations, and the hose was* run out along Cameron street to the Triangle, A 200 feet length was first run out, with two branches of three-quarter inch calibre attached, and fine streams were' sent through both.. Then a 350 feet length of hose was used with a one inch calibre branch, and a good result was also obtained m this case. The engine worked admirably. The Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church was crowded to its utmost capacity on Wednesday afternoon on the occasion of the marriage of Mr John W. Hordley and Miss E. Addis. The marriage ceremony wab performed by the Rev Mr Cocker, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev Mr Woollass, of Timaru. The I ride was attended by six bridesmaidg, the bridal party forming a prett little group. After the ceremony a large party met at the marriage breakfast at the residence of the father of the bridegroom, when the'health of the newly wedded pair, and other toasts, were drunk. The presents made a mest imposing display, being unusually handsome and valuable. Mr and Mrs J. W. Hardley left by the express m the evening to spend their honey moon at Sumner, and afterwards a ball, at ■which upwards of two hundred of the friends of:the families were present, was held at Mr Hardley, sen.'s, residence. The "Hawke's Bay Herald" has the following:—We do these tilings better m New Zealand. That is to say, when a : pareut can boast of triplets he is likely, if m New Zealand, to get more than the customarj three sovereigns which Queen Victoria donates when : a case of three children at a birth occurs, and if, m ad dition to residing m the colony, the father of triplets happens to be employed on Maraefcakaho station, he is gratified m the handsome fashion which Mr W. J. Neai rcan now dwell upon with triple parental pride. It is a year since his wife gave birth to triplets, and so his fellow employes decided to make him a presentation as the best solution of the problem whether he should be condoled with or. congratulated. Mr Donald M'Lean, manager of the station, made the presentation which consisted of a purse containing £52 10a. Mr Neal suitably responded, but a statement to the effect that he quoted scripture, and said, " Gc thou and do likewise," is unfounded. - Horrible details are being received from Hayti m relation to to the Voodou feasts , among the negroes, at which children are Vpoked and served up like meat slaughtered m the shambles. These savage orgies take place not far from Port-au-Prince, and are becoming more and more frequent all over the island: m fact the cannibalistic practices are so well known to the authorities that an official notice from the Commissary of the Government is published m the organ of the Haytian Republic, calling the attention of the Justices of the Peace to it, and directing them to suppress voodouism by all means at their command. It is a well-known fact m Port-au-Prince that it is unsafe for a person, not desiring to become anthropophagous, to buy " lamb chops "m the public markets. Emile Huttinot, Acting-Counsel of France at San Domingo, #atmg at a restaurant only half-a-mile from Port-au-Prince, found an infant's hand m his soup. The Black Republic i 8 as deeply sunken m barbarism as the native negroes of Darkest Africa. The annual general meeting of the Ashbur ton Cycling Ol'ub was held on Thursday evening m the Club Room, Baring square, thirty-six members present. Mr H. H. . Stephens occupied <the chair. The balance sheet, which was adopted as read, showed the Club to be m a very sound financial position. The annual report was also adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :—Patron, Hon Major Steward, M.H.R/;President, MrE, G. Wright,M.H.R Vice-Presidents, Messrs D, Thomas and D. McLean; Cxptain, Mr W. H. Webber; Vice-Captain, Mr W. Mitchell ; Committee, Messrs E. J. Craighead, J. Groves, 11. H. ■Stephens, A. P. Williamson, H. C. Craig head, and W. F. Bennetts; Treasurer, Mr H. H. Stephens ; Secretary, Mr Clem G. Moss. It was decided to apply for a Provincial Championship to be run for on Easter Monday. The matter of a Club Room was left m abeyance until the next general meeting. It was resolved to appoint a deputation consisting of Messrs Miiller, Bennetts, Stephens, and Webber to wait on the Borough Engineer m regard to the track. Six new members were elected, A long dis cussion took place on the •' cash prize system," Mr Miiller proposed, "That if the Club can still maintain the amateur status and the Cyclists' Alliance are of opinion that cash can be substituted for trophies without interfering with the Amateur Rules, the Club award cash instead of trophieSi" This proposal was seconded by Mr Bennetts, and carried by 20 to 16. A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing committee and officers, and a similar com pliment to the -Chairman brought the meet ing to a close,

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PARLIAMENTARY.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, Septembex* 3. The Council meb at 2.30. FACTORIES BILL. The Factories Bill passed its find slasje". CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DUTIKS BILL. .The Committee on the Customs and Excise Duties Bill recommended that it be allowed to proceed. workmen's lien bill. , ;.i , Mr Buckley moved the second reading of the Workmen's Lien Bill. • Mr Stevens characterised the Bill ns being m favor. of . subcontractors, and calculated to inflict great hardships on workmen, Mr Pharazyn and Dr Pollen were of opinion that the Bill would injure work* men more than it possibly could em ployers. Mr Stewart thought that the Bill was not adapted to the requirements of the colony. Mr Bowen's opinion was that the Bill was calculated to improve small con tractors oft' the face of the earth. How ever, he hoped that the Bill would be sent to the Labor Bills Committee. The motion for the second reading was carried by 24 to 5, and the Bill was re ferred to the Labor Bills Committee. THE SHOP HOURS BILL. The adjourned debate on the motion for the committal of the Shop Hours Bill was resumed by Mr Walker, who ex pressed a hope that the Bill would be allowed to get into Committee so that it might be amended there. Mr Bowen spoke m hostility to the Bill, which.if it became law would prove disastrous to individual liberty* Mr Fulton objected to the Bill as cal culated to injure small shopkeepers. Believing as he did m short hours, he re gretted that the Bill did not include com mercial, Government, and bank clerks, m the list of persons who were to come under its provisions. i 1 The motion for the committal was lost by 24 to 8. , selectors' land revaluation bill. The Selectors' Land Revaluation Bill passed through Committee without material amendment. The Council rose at 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30. THE CASE OF MR JUSTICE EDWARDS. Captain Russell presented a mMtion from Mr Justice Edwards, praying the House bo take his case into consideration. AUCTIONEERS' BILL. Ms Seddon brought up the report of th« Managers of the Conference on the Auc tioneers' Bill. The. report was to the effect that the Conference had agreed that auctioneers' fees should be paid to the local body of the place where auctioners have their usual place of business. The Conference had also agreed that account sales should be rendered m fourteen days after sale instead of seven. Mr Seddon moved that the report be agreed to. The debate was adjourned. LOCAL BILLS. A number of local Bills were put, through their final stages, The Hous-j rose at 5130. The House resumed at 7.30 pan. FEMALE SUFFRAGE BILL. The Female Suffrage Bill was considered m Committee. Clause 2 —Electoral franchise conferred upon women. The Premier wished to say that this was not a Government measure, and it was no part of the Government policy. The Government were, m fact, not agreed on the principle of the Bill, and Ministers would vo fe m different lobbies on the question. Speakiug for:.himself he was m favor of woman suffrage, and of this Bill. As to the date when the ih-aasure should come into operation, Sir John Hall wished that it should come into force m 1893, bub he (the Premier) was m favor of postponing its coming into operation till 1894. He held that if the Bill were given eifect to fit once there would be an immediate demand for a dis solution m order to enable new con stituencies to be formed. T*e did not think it should be followed by a dissolu tion, but that course was urged even by members of the House. He intended to put the Bill on the Statute book this session, but he thought tint they should postpone its operation till after the next general election as it was very desirable that the country should have an oppor tunity of expressing an opinion on it. He did not think that the country would reveise the decision of the House. If the country decided against the Bill, it could be repealed, but if noo it would re main the law of the land. After further discussion clause 2 was passed on the voices. Mr Blake moved that the Act should not come into operation until March 31, 1894. Mr O'Conor was m favor of the Bill coming into force at the next election. The next Parliament should be elected under it. Mr Fish said that if the people of the colony desired this monstrous change, he was quite willing that they should have it, but it was only right that the country should have a voice on such an important question. Mr Kolleston did not approve of the Bill, but he wished most distinctly to dissassociate himself from the conns 3 which the Government were now taki.ig, and he should vote against Mr Blake's proviso, Ifc was utterly wrong to put a measure m the statute book giving the franchise to women and yet postponing its operation for five years. The whole position now was very despicable, and he hoped that the House would pass tlie Bill and reject the amendment. Sir John Hall expressed his great dis appointment at the line of conduct now pursued by the Premier. The House by a large majority had affirmed the principle of female suffrage, and there was there fore no reason why the operation of the Bill should be postponed till 1894. His proposal to bring the Act into operation m 1893 was, he thought, fair and reason able, and he hoped that the Committee would agree to ifc, Mr Rees condemned the proceedings that had j:aken place over this Bill. Qx\ a previous occasion Mr Pish Ijad walled the measure, and had threatened I the Government with desertion, but now it was publicly stated that he had gone back to the Ministerial party m conse quence of the Government having agreed tq postpone the coming into operation of tho Act till 1894, Sir George Grey said that the Premier had undertaken to carry this measure through Parliament, and yet he now pro posed to pass a resolution that would kill it. The Premier contended that he had fully redeemed, his pledge m affording facilities for bringing the Bill up that night, and he feared Sir John Hall was using this question as a political stalking, horse. Sir John Hall absolutely denied that he had used this question as a political stalk inghorso. He had moved m this matter as far back as 1879, and he nearly carried the principle of female suffrage then, After considerable discussion Air Blake's amendment to extend the time till 1894 was lost by 27 to 22. The following is the division list :-~ Aybs—Ballance, Blake, Cad man, Cain cross, Carroll, Dawson, Duncan, Fish, Fraser, Fisher, Hogg, Mackenzie, T., Mafkenzie, J., Parata, Reevef, R, H. J, }

Reeves, W. P., Smirh, W. 0., Swan, Taipua, Taylor, Valentine, Ward.—22. Noes - Buchanan. Auckland, Buick, JOarnshaw, Grey, Hall, Harkness, Hous ton, Hutchison, W l., Kelly, J., Kelly, W., Ale Donald, Macintosh, Meredith, Mil's, 0. H , Mills, J., Newman, O'Oonor, Pinkerton, Bees, Richardson, Ilollestou, Saumlers, Shera, Tanner, Thomson, J. W., Wright.—27. Pairs ; Jb'or-- Mackenzie, M. J. S., Rhodes, IKm'yn, Thompson, T., Guin ness, Lawry, Valentine, Seddon. A»ainsi—Joyce, Russell. Smith, E. M., Mitchel on, Hutchison, G. ( McGuire, Wilson, Thompson, R. Sir Ujorije Grey m^ved that.the Bill com-i into operation m 1892. The motion was lost on the voices. Sit John Hall moved that the Bill come into operation on the Ist June, 1893. The motion was agreed to. Mr Piatt asked Sir John Hall whether Maori women would be allowed to vote by the Bill. Sir John Hall said that the Bill made no distinction, And it would allow ftliori women to vote aa well as Europeans. Mr Carncross moved a new clause enabling any female elector to be elected a representative for the House of Repre sentatives. After a lengthy discussion the clause was carried by 30 to 24. The Bill was reported with amend ments. On the motion for the third reading Mr Fish said that the Bill had not. been carried t_,n its merits, and there was not a real majority of the House m favor of it. Mr Carncross said that he had proposed his amendment m order to make the Bill distasteful to the country. The Bill was read a third time and passed. The House rose at 1.15 a.m.

Ashborton Market.

MKSSRS MILES AND CO. ; ■ Messrs Miles and Go. (per Mr Georere Jameson) report en the Ash burton live stock market for the veek ending September 4, as follows :-—A<; the Tinwald County Saleyai'ds on Tuesday, the entry , of stock was not so large as at Ashburton the previous week — comprising 2534 sheep, and 16 cattle. The attendance was good, but biddings were again dull, no doubt owing to the want of feed* However, as the grass is now growyjig. fast, there "should soon be a rise m the value.pi sheep. t We cleared the whole . f our entry. —which consisted of 1303 sheep and five head of cattle—at satisfactory prices as follows ':—36 fat merino wethers, 13s lid; 37 at 13s 8d ; 17 crossbred hoggets at 13j 7d ; 400 crossbred ewe.sin lamb at 16s 6d ; 342 merino ewes m lamb at 7s ; 132 two-tooth crossbreds m forward condition at 13s 6d ; 65 crossbred ewes, with 63 lambs at foot, 13s 6d ; 17 merino ewes, with 11 lambs, at 8s 2d. Cattle—one springer, £3 5s ; three store cattle at 30s. Mr George Jameson reports on his Bakaia monthly sale as follows :—There was a large attendance, and a fair entry j of stock and sundries. Old merino ewes j brought 6s 7d. A very nice line of crossbred ewes and lambs were turned out unsold at 19s. Single buggy, £8 10s. A large quantity of furniture and sundries sold well.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

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Valparaiso, September 2. The insurgents' pursuit of the Go vernment cruisers, Condell and Im perial, has been fruitless. T\*kjs, September 2 President Balmaceda has tele graphed to his friends m Paris that he is coming to Europe. New Yoisk. September 2. A " New York Herald ' special from Chili states that President Balmaceda was at Talcahuano when he learned the final defeat of his army, and that ho immediately disbanded the troops he had with him. The farmers are begging the Courts to isoue an injunction to restrain the banks from paying President Balma ce:la's bonds. Another report received from Chili is to the effect that President Balma ceda was overtaken by his pursuers and shot, but the news has not yet been confirmed. London, September 2. The passengers who arrived from Chili by the Aconcagua Avere overjoyed at the defeat of President Balmaceda, whom they denounced as a bloodthirsty villain. They rebooked passages to Chili. F °

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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BURNING OF RACEHORSES.

London, September 2. By a fire at some stables m Ayr nine racehorses wer3 burned to death. PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. The entire herd of pedigree short horn cattle, the property of Mr Perkin Moore, of Cumberland, have been des troyed m consequence of their suft'er ing f ron plenro-pheumohiai' DEFENCE OF HONG KONG. It is intended to raise an Indian regi ment to garrison Hong-Kong, .;..., MR SPURGEON'S HEALTH, The Rev. 0. H. Spurgeon has passed the acute stage of his illness. LABOR QUESTIONS. The Dockers' Union invite the Trades Union Congress to support a State Board of Arbitration with equal representation of capital and labour. Paris, September 2 V The tramway men are going out On: s.trjke again. '.

A RUSSIAN LOAN.

St. Pkteksbuug, September 2. It is stated that the Russian Go vernment intend to raise a loan m Paris. ' EXCHANGE OF. TERRITORY. A report is current that Russia pro poses to exchange Bessarabia, a province of Southei'n Russia situated between the Pru'th. and the -Dniester, for Dobrudscha, an extensive district of Roumama, on the Black Sea,

THE JEWS.

bonds with a view of strengthening French influence. INFLATED PAPER CrjRRENOT Russia is immensely increasing the issue of paper roubles.

Buenos Aykrs, September 2. The Argentine press is hostile to Baron Hirsch's project for settling re fugee Jews m that country. St. Pktkksbl'Kg, September 3. Seven thousand Russian Jews have left for England, the United States, and Australia. Jewish emigrants to Palestine are returning to Odessa m a destitute con dition. FRANCE AND RUSSIA. Russia is purchasing Suea Canal

FATAL STEAMSHIP DISASTER.

Ottawa. September 2. During a hurricane the steamer Dunmurray capsized off the coast ot Nova Scotia, and eight persons were drowned.

THE CANADIAN SCANDALS. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Afr A. Senecal, Superin tendent of Printing; on a charge of illegal practice m conn-.c.ijn with the Government Printing and Stationery Department. Several witnesses have testified before the Committee as to corruption existing m the printing bureau. CANADIAN POLITICS. Ottawa, September 2. In the House of Commons to-day Sir R. J. Cartwtight moved that the census returns showed that Canada ought to revert to f reetrade, as protec tion had been a complete failure and caused the exodus of population to the United States. The Hon. G. E. Foster, Minister of Finance, defended the fiscal policy of the Government, and contended that the exodus was the result of the Liberals continually de crying Canada.

TRAIN ROBBERY.

Nkw Yokk, September 2. Robbers stopped a train at Ogdens burg, and stole £700. The sheriff is pursuing the offenders with blood hounds.

MAGAZINE RIFLES.

Berlin, September 2. German experts consider that small calibre magazine rifles minimise the advantage of artillery m battle, and that it will be necessary to invent a new description of cannon.

A GERMAN LOAN.

Germany is arranging to float a loan. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Berlin, Septomber 3. The Emperor has left for Austria to attend the military manoeuvres. He was accorded an enthusiastic reception along the route.

ARTIFICIAL RAIN.

Mexico, September 2. The Mexican ranche proprietors aro paying the expenses m connection with experiments m Texas and elsewhere for producing rain.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE McMILLAN DIVORCE CASE

Sydney. September 3. In the Divorce Court to-day, a decree absolute was granted iji the case of Mr W. McMillan (ex-Colonial Trea surer) v Mrs McMillan, with costs against Brian Darley (actor), the co respondent. An affidavit of interven tion was filed by the editor of a weekly paper, on the ground that the decree nisi was obtained contrary t:> justice, as the Judge-had refused the intervener access to papers on the ground that he was no party to the case. The inter vention was disallowed, and the Court directed the editor not to publish the evidence m the case.

A MALTHOUSE BURNT.

Melbourne, September 3. Burston's five-storey malthouso m Flinders street was partially destroyed by fire. The total damage is estimated at ,£IO,OOO. The premises are insured for over £9000. THE FEDERATION BILL. The House has agreed to the report of the Committee on the Federation Bill. On the question that the Bill be referred back to the Legislative Council," the Premier stated that when finally passed the measure would be submitted to the electorates.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 3. At a meeting of the Auckland Liberal Association relative to the vacancy of the Waikato seat, the following resolution was carried :—'* That the Waikato Liberal Association be informed that the Auck land Association has not nor ever had any intention of dictating to the Liberal party m Waikato m the choice of a candidate for the constituency, but will be glad to co-operate with the Waikato Liberal As sociation m the matter." The following resolution was also carried ;—" That the Auckland Liberal Association places on record its protest against the Legislative Council throwing out Liberal measures sent up by the House of Representatives." Wellington, September 3. A deputation from the New Zealand Rifle Association, consisting of Majors Somerviile and Donald, and Captain Griffiths, accompanied by the local members of the House, waited on the ■Defence Minister this evening for the purpose of ascertaining what assistance might be expected m obtaining and pre paring a. permanent rifle range m Welling ton for the annual gatherings of the Asso ciation, and use of warships frequenting the colony* The Defence Minister replied that he was of opinion th»t if a colonial rifle range was to be established it should be near Wellington, as being the most central place. He was, however, not m a position to make any direct promise of pecuniary assistance, owing to such a large amount having to be taken from the volvnteer vote for the purchase of the Polhill Gully range, but as the question was of importance he would bring it before the Cabinet* The question of amunition was raised, and the Minister expressed himself as being willing to do all he could for the volunteers, and said that he was arranging for a supply at a rate which he believed would be cheaper than what was paid at peesent. At a meeting of the Trade and Labor Council to night, the following resolutions wore carried :—"That this council is of opinion—(l) That the Legislative Council has shown class prejudice m dealing with those Liberal measures known as Labor Bills, which have beea considered during the present session of Parliament. (2) That assuming that it is the function of the Legislative Council to review measures passed m the House of Representatives, with a view to act as a check upon hasty legislation, the majority of its members have given no proof that they possess mental fitness required to discharge the duty. (3) That the action of the Legis lative Council, m shelving the Friendly Societies Act Amendment Bill m the interests of the Union Sfceam Ship Com pany and other companies is subversive of the interests of existing registered friendly societies, and inimical to, those of the working classes. (4) Thas the Legis lative Council,|as at present constituted, is entirely out of. touch with the demo* cratic spirit which predominate! |ty tbo tolony, (5) That "the (jfvvernuwnt wU

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1891.



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■'■ N.Z.C.F. 1 1891 r Spring &^Summer.| 1891 1801 i THB 11891 ISHOW OF THE SEASON.J HIGH cim Boons AT RIGHT PBICES. EACH department of our business is now replete with the Choicest Novel'ies m HOME, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURES.



OF THE QHEAP CLEARING QALE OP S- W ALCORN & CCS S T OJZS K. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left, which must be clk\kbd out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lad;es Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price &S 9& REDUCED TO IS 9d $.W. AU'OIH X CO



N 0' T ICE. ALL Fees due for the service of " Bobbie Burns " must be paid on or before September 14 to Mr Edward Cookson, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge* • 9J16 H. SCOTT. wakanuFroad district. mENDERS are invited for the follow | JL ing works : — Grubbing Tussocks on Rule's Road, about 270 chains. Tenders close at IJ. a,m. on SATUR DAY, September 5, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 8§142 District Surveyors. success isT



Arrangements car. be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GrAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2a Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by her dentists repaired or remodelled a est rates



ft v% #^ ";\ WJTH TEETtf jV HOdT TCLirt CHRIS I'OHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. 8 1V IT YBRS A. N D nO. SURGEON I»ENTIST, And at Dunedin ml Westport. CT7E have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the v Dunedin Exhibition fcr Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the nighest class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10«. Complete Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee <:>' charge.



TO Meet the Times.—l am supplying Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited.— J. W. Habdley, PJas street. 6J201 WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept m stock.—J. W. Hardley, East ■ treet. 6J202 'ANTED Known— H. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s 6d per foot. - H. Dudley, Moore Street. 6§54 / 'HEAP RKADING for all Classes — \ / Hundreds of Back Numbers of Monthly' and Quarterly Periodical?? at Half Price. Several volumes of Standard Works at Cost Price to reduce our Large Stock. Phof.o,and Scrap Albums, Photo Frames —L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationers' Hall.



WANTED Known.—Call and secure bargains of Winter .Drapery at the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." „ WAN TjiJJ Known—A Meiford House Sale will be a genuine Cheap one, it will be to your advantage to call early.—H. C. Segers, Meiford House. TjEXTENSION of Premises. Cheap Pj Sale now on al the opening of new Shop. Come and judge for yourselves. H. C. Segees. ~{j*UNESTCod Liver Oil." Chest and JD Lung Protectors. Chilblain lini ments. Brooke, Chemist, Aahhurton. ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure ; fit and workmanship guaranceed ; from 52s 61 cash. Robert Alcokn, Ashburton Clothing Marl, Saunders' Buildings. T3OSLYN, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and Ash- JLV burton Tweed Suits made to my order from selected patterns. Long and narrow and short and wide as well as ordinary sizes from 40s cash. Robert Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings.



Wanted ___j CASH Advertisements under chs heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be li^ft at this Office. U^BWirStaiiips nride tj any design required for marking Linen, Books or commercial purposes. Account Books made to order.—H. M. Jones. RINkTdE PARIS Will re-open or. Saturday afternoon and evening, September 5. jvnd every Thursday and Saturday after. -Robt. Elston, Lessee. 9 15 WANTED Known.—Great Clearing -Sale at "The Corner" of Drapery** Olo:hir*g, and Boots.—W. H. Collier. ~^_ ICE Cream off Cough drops on. Un doubbedly Mxc best. H. O. Fi/wbh, ! Confectioner ' East Street-. WANTED Knnwi. — Having com pleted the alteration of premises wo are opening with a genuine cheap sale. Come and see. H. C Segees, Meiford House.



MR JOHN G- RESTELL ASHBURTON ARCADE~AND HORSE BAZAAR, THave for Sale, private y—Several iirat-elass Draught Entire HORSES. Also,— Thoroughbred Hackney and Pony Entires. For full particulars apply at my office, Arcade, Ash burton. As I have several enquiries those hav'i[ij,'-s.tfl.llipns for sale should give me particulars afc onca, ■ ,« mT , TT BUW JOJJN a PjSTEL;^



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND F^NCY REPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \y Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Hora't. In addition to the above Mrs Ada ins Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest iir proved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames VVeigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for thf. Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



SOME SPECIAL LINES OF HOSIERY AND BLACK RIBBONS Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WINTER GOODS Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION To make room for New Shipments. "THE CORNER"



INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTON OF irew Spring Goods OK EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. JUST ARRIVED, THE LATESI? NOVELTIES IN Millinery Gloves Flowers Zephyrs Feathers Prints j Underclothing Dress Corsets " Stuffs Laces Boots Tinsel Shoes Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents Hats, &c.



fikSH. ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. 'Office.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. lIORNE, J7 Manager WyiL^CoilieT; " The Corner/



NATIONAL MUTUiL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. j Sonus Year, 1893. fN TENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Ofiice are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before ike 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1802, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. Special Advantages :—Low_'Rate of Premiums. Non Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted I exceed £500,000. T. E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL, Local Agent, 8f57 Ash burton. ASHBURTON 7 FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited.



Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, GHRISTCHURCH. THIS Company is prepared to advanc* money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBURION. 186



T. G. RUSSELL, 1 BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, Branch Office—East Street, AgUBVRTOI (Near H. Zander's.) Jjjgj THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH.



Public Notices. | SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. *t«VjO::"* SIXPKNCE a Bag, m Store, * or 27s 6d a ton delivered, |B*is4__ P. THOMAS^. WANTED Kaown —J. Nicholas (lato with J. Moison) Bootmaker, h«s 1 opened m shop late T. Cliambers, Fast street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial solicited. 7 w



I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY all the ABOVE MENTIONED ARTICLES IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS on LIBERAL TERMS. Inspected Invited John G. Kestell



Is Practised m our S.Joon as an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will fiiid that the taste and skill of an ab Professor are at heir service. Examination of our samples of Hair ' ork will bear out this bt&tement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS DU C OFF PURE EAST STREET N~EW~O¥fM t. JKW QKKDiT EW QEEDS. ItEW OEEDS. JUST LANDED ex S.P. '• Rangatira," and "Juletrae." CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE.



CtGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS ■ EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLAJSDER has re ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for the hearty support accorded to him since ecommencing Business, would take this opportunity to Every kind of Tobacco known to users the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit every taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the very best Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in cluding the latest '•' Temple Bar."



Trees. Iree§. THE undersigned has much pleasure m offering a large stock of the follow* ing trees, plants, etc., which are now ready for planting:—Apples are all twice grafted on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricis, Abies White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line; and > 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m 'the district. Oomeandsee for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums. N.B. Orders may be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All prdeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application 1 JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, All en ton Ashburton.



THE STANDARD JBHre At Marine Insurance Company ■■-■ OF NEW 'ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability op Shareholders. CAPITAL—£I j 000,000—STERLING. "171 IRE and Marine Risks accepted on JP all descriptions of Property and Merchandise; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa , Itions of Trust Guaranteed ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, 114* Saunders' Buildings, Ash burton.-



John Gr. Eestell IHAVE FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, All Station and Farm Requisites of the BEST QUALITY. EED CIOVER, COW GRASS, ILSIKE, RYE GRASS, COCKS FOOT, RAPE, ABERDEEN, DEVONSHIRE STONE, and SWEDE TURNIP SEED, MUSTAUD SEED, &c, &c. DERWENT AND KIDNEY SEED and TABLE POTATOES. CAPE BARLEY, SEED OATS, and WHEAT. BONE DUST and SUPERPHOS PHATE of LIME. . /HORN SACKS, Full Weights. "TTTOOL PACKS, Full Size. i -TT7 OOL PACKS, Three-quarter Size QEWING TWINE.



WE have also FOR SALE at Lowest ' Rates COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, akd CAPE BARLEY Garden and Flower Seeds m endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S LONDON. SEaLY & CO., §115 East Street.



SUPPORT local industry and the future of our Boys and Girls by $>uying'your Boots froni the local factory; they are far the best and pay no duty. Why give 25 per cent more for inferior imported when you"can get our best local • made Boots at J. Molson's for less money. R« will offer his stock from SATUtvDAY, jugust 29, ior two months at 10 per cent tf for CASH. ' Repairs done at once Boots made to order b\ a competent staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable too? .T. MOISON, Town Hall,- Fast Street.



Public Notices. TO THE LADIES. |*UST opened a large stock of Corsets including the Fealh'erbbiul, the V ajii N the Lacrossine, the Corded Zone ; «pso the Invigorator with shoulder straps. ''■•■' ' " j,'ANDREW, OKR.__ BARGAINS!