Tyrol, occasioning great destruction of houses and other property.

EUROPEAN THUGS.

Rome, August 21. A league of murderers like the Mala Vita has been discovered at Bari on the Adriatic. The chiefs were cap tured by soldiers after a desperate struggle.

THE MARTINIQUE HURRI CANE.

Paris, August 21. Further information confirms 'I the great destruction to property and loss of life by the hurricane at Martinique. Two hundred and eighteen people were, killed, and two hundred injured by falling housesj trees, etc. The deso lation is fearful. A Haytian warship was among the vessels lost. I

COMMERCIAL TREATIES.

Madrid, August 22. The Spanish Government have del cided to terminate the coramercia treaties which accord to British colo nies the most favoured nation treat ment.

PORTUGUESE FINANCES.

Lisbos, August 22, The financial crisis m Portugal is in creasing. There is no gold, and both silver and copper are scarce.;

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Y.*x?akaiso, August 21. The insurgent fleet encircled and attacked the Government ship Almi rante Condell, but the latter escaped unhurt. The troops have cut the wires and blown up a bridge north of Val paraiso. The insurgent cruiser Esmer alda fired on the troops m town.

Preparation for a final struggle are rapidly drawing to a head. Ten thou sand insurgents have landed at Guin tero Bay, and a fleet carrying nineteen guns is ready to open fire. The forts at Valparaiso mount thirty guns, and j President Balmaceda has concentrated ten thousand men at Santiago for the defence of the capital. New IGrk, August 22. It is alleged that the British warship Espeigle, attached to the Pacific squadron at the request of President Balmaceda of Chili, has conveyed 4,000, OOOdollars from theSantiagb Trea sury front Valparaiso to Monte Video, the capital city of Uruguay. It is also stated that merchant vessels were asked to take the shipment and declined. The insurgents are closing round Valparaiso, which is now severed from communication with the remainder of President Balmaeeda's array at Co quimbo. The insurgent fleet will co operate in the attack on Valparaiso, and a decisive btttle is immintnt. ARTIFICIAL RAINFALL. Many experiments in Texas and elsewhere to test the contrivance to cause rain to fall have been successful.

THE BUENOS AYRES CENSUS.

Buenos Aykes, August 21. The population of this city has de creased by 150,000 since the last cen sus.

PROFANING A CHURCH.

Constantinople, August 22. Information has been received that a number of Turkish soldiers were pro faning a Christian Church at Assiogo nia when the Greek civilians turned on them and after killing three fled tathe mountains.

MANIPUR.

Calcutta, August 22. The Marquis of Landsdowne, the Viceroy of India, is selecting a native ruler for Manipur.

AUSTRALIAN.

PENNY POSTAGES, fItoBART, August 22. The Assembly rejected a motion in favour of inland penny postage.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 22. The Hebrew residents have sent a letter of thanks to Sir George Grey for his action on behalf of theßussian Jews. Sir George has received a similar communication from Sydney, At a meeting of the Provincial Agricul tural Association,, Colonel Carre drew attention to the desirability of encourag ing the export trade to India. The sug gestion was favourably received, and it is believed that there is a good market for tinned meats and colonial oats. A return furnished to the Education Board shows that the cost of placing the male and female teachers on the same scalt will be £10,000. Action was deferred. The Ivalihoe, schooner, w<*B launched to day and is Lo enter the Karatonga trade.' Two other vessels are building for the island trade. The mayor has convened % public meet ing for Tuesday to urge the Government to proceed with the adoption of Vaile's railway system this session. New Plymouth. August 22. It has been decided to discontinue further work at the Wanaka, with a view to getting her off, and she is now being She has moved, and it is said her bottom has rotted out. WblMngton, August 22. The Customs authorities have con fiscated a dog belonging to a passenger by the Tekapo from Sydney, owing to permission to land not being obtained. A further penalty up to £100 is provided by the Aeti. 'Instructions have been given to vigorously enforce the law, which has lately been constantly broken, and m future offenders will be brought up with a round turnJ Robert Burgess, a yoinig man, the son of a dairy farmer near Johnsonville, shot himself through the head with a breech loader this morning. He had breakfast with his family at 7 a.m., but retired before it was over and convniitted the deed. No cause is at present known. Dunbdin, August 22. A melting '6t flshfflrmM and fish-dealers was held to-day to consider the Bill before Parliament concerning the length at 1 which flounders ahould b^ taken. It was pointed out that if passed it would mean closing the fish industry at Port Chalmers, and the following resolution was passed :— " That as the passing of. the Bill wt uld. be disastrous to both fishermen and dealers, the members m Wellington be communicated with, with a view to their using their most strenuous eftorta to prevent the Bill passing into law."

THE MARKETS.

[pee press, association.] (Received August; 24,11.10 a.m.) ■ London, August 22. The cargo of wheat ex-ship JLismbre, from Lyfctelfon (ApriilSJ, lias been re fold at) iss< The price ssked by selleis

for New /'eftkiul wlh-at on the passage j ! has advanced to 43* 6,1, ouyers are offer ing 43s

Professor Mason lectures this evening at the o<lo fellows' Hall, on " The Blood and-its Functions;" admission free. It is also ai nouneed th it on Friday evening the Professor will lecture mi " Love, Coi.rtsh.ip i and Marriage." I In order to meet the requirements of an increasing business Messrs Sparrow and Berryman have enlarge:! the workrooms at their establishment m Kast street, and engaged more hands. They describe.some of their specialties m our advertising columns. Twenty horses bought by Mr Westmacott m Ashburtou for the Indian market were trucked this morning for Christchurch. They were a varied assortment, comprising halfbreds for artillery, some useful saddle or carriage horses, and a few well-bred hacks, that it is hoped may race m ordinary company. .Eight bred by Mr Herring, at Alford Estate, were very useful sorts. The exhibition of school and technical work, which the Committee of the Ashbur ton School purpose holding about the com mencement of the year, will be open for children attending any .State School m the county. The co-operation of School Com mittees, parents, and well wishers of the movement is invited by giving special prizes or donations m money or articles towards the prize fund, which will be received by any member of the Committee, the Head Master, or at the offices of Mr J. C. Duncan or Mr Charles Braddell. t^The interprovincial match between the Provinces of Wellington and Canterbury, was played oil Saturday at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, before 3000 spectators. Notwithstanding the heavy rains of the previous day the ground was m good order, a trifle he^yy, of course, but wonderfully dry and clean. The weather was favourable, cold and bracing, with the wind across the ground. The play was altogether m favour of Canterbury, who won easily by 4 goals and 4 tries to 1 try, or 16 points to 1 point. The home team were too good at every point of the game, and no very much finer display of all-round football has yet been given by any team at Lancaster Park. ,

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AUSTRALIAN ' . s MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY; THK OLDEST, WEALTHIER ' 'AND ' - s l ■ MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LTFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IX THB BRITISH OPIBE' - . ■■ *' The only Colonial Life Office wlricK declares ;\ , r , Bonn* ETcry Year. The (Method of Valuation adopted by this Sccioty, is of the Most Stringent Character, .and ensures . ,a, Considernbty Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other oflice m the Aus tralasian Colonies. -■• .. « -t accumullted "funds, NEARLY £10,000,000 MI ffS? NS) • ■ ' .STERLING,","-; A T<v- OjN) All invested, to yield nearly 6 per cent BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared .for'theTlalfc FIVE Years, TWO, MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Ik>uus«s, r e*j ceeding FOUR: HlLLlGffSf :J XJ& CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £469,856, yielding Rever«krt»ry - Bonuses amounting t0'£967;000." •>** ■ The Cash Bonus wait equal to 42.1 pet cmfc. on the premiums received during the year. - ' .;. ■' ASSURE YOUR LIFE ;j INT THS ' "' * a., m. jp socik rx >rg And secure.a . . ' , T BONUS ETJKRY -I RA U ■ POLICIES Otf NEW ZEALANI) ', ? REGISTER, 16,000. ...,:.- ASSURING, £5,000,000, Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,276. ' ' Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9.V PER CENT ON THE , TOTAL INCOME. : ■■■•': EDWARD W. LOWE, '•■ Resident Secretary. Branch Office— - . '; Custom House Quay, Wellington, i W. H. JLJERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H. ZANDEEI, ;; _. Local Broker Ashburton.' * A SHBURTON QPUNT'Y HUIVV Ctllßi V ANNUAL STEEPLECKASES. TO BE HKLD ON THE . ' . TINWALD RACECOURSE .'; ON : ■ ,',' ,;, Tuesday, Sept i, 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Mattlew Satt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vioe-Pbesipej,ts~G. : H. I Alington, W. B. Densliire, Dr. Leahy, !■ D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stkwards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N, Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D,.,McKeud^y, J W. M. Helmore, H. McLean; G. A.^M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. RoUitt. Judge —M. - Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of thb Course—A. • Hewson. Clerk, of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cress.well. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of .the,. Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive S sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Arhburtoa County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 103; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re-. ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open ttf all qualified hunters, the property of. mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—The winmr of this race to,. have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. ' 3. HACK RACE, of lOscvs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never;, been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 109, to go to the fund. : Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE.PLATE, of 15 soys; seaond horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified . hunters the-property of members of the'Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight:for . age. Maiden riders allowed 71'jb. En trance, 15s. About two mileg. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a - bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet , of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of >any recognised Hunt. Club. A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must aualify over a flight of hurdles m Iront o.f le gland to the satisfaction <rfr the "\ Stewards. All horses to be nominated by *' ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. • About two miles on the' flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, ' About one mile and a half \ GENERAL RULES, 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the weather of • postponing tfte* meeting from day] to day or for any longer * period. ■ • '> • "" 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any - horse that has been fairly hunted at least ° three times with any recognised pack of, hounds duriug the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be. produced at the scales. . 3. Riders m all Races except the, Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be jHwluced at the sca'es if required.. .4. All horses must be ridden m colors. ' 5. Excepting where inconsistent «ith ;the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Ruli'S will be adhered tO. '>':.'.': NOMINATIONS. ■Nominations to be m writing, and a^com- ■_< partial t»j fm, tiamr, a?e, ott'l drshript'ton of horse, and rolurx of rider, and must be m.the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburtoii, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1801. WEIGHTS. - : . ■!' Weights wi be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. . . ■ ' " .- ACCEPTANCES ■ Acceptances must be made to the Sccre* tarp not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. August 19, 1891. " LE. J. IOOKS, 102 .Hoji. Secretary,



I HTXC(|iSB"B! ■ '"pHE CONSTANT RUSH OTMORDERS DURING THE LAST J_ MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our RIDUC ED PRICES on the CASH PRINCIPLE. We have now extended our premises to MAKE ROOM for MORE TAILORS. 13?" IF you wish to see 4> Better Times" m Ashburton ENCOURAGE LOCAX.. INDUSTRY. BU V , N 8 M 8 I | BLOV 1 BUT Btt OUR Ashburton Tweed Suits made to measure On our premises at the shortest notice = : £2 15s. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Suits to measure . £3 10s. Casiii. Ashburton Tweed Trousers to measure ! 15s 6d. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Troupers to: measure > 21s. Casih. rjUPORTANr.—WE guarantee a PerfectiFit; Best Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimmings of the best quality. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before beinsi made up. -- Largest St(=ck of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. SPAR Ii 6 W -."A! "BBRSYMAN T-A.ILO^S & OUTFITTBBS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOU | DESTRUCTION OF SPARBOWS ; . ■ • ls MO*ST TT'CONOMICAL AND Tj^FFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, IsfEACH. , D. THOMAS, D. THOMAS] (L»te of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBANCE, fand ESTATE AGEn'J', YA&UATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A « H B U R T O N J ' )ANS TNe^otiated, Weekly of Live Stock. Tmvald and Ashburton .- Lj :; ■ , alternately. Fortnightly S?iles of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS i Sa'es of Wool throughout the Reason, Grain bought and sold \ on Commission, Clearing pales as per arrangement. GLOVEKS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfot>t ? etc. X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOOK OF Xt X Jl<(jT Xli Afo D GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST CLASS U vj(_/_K^O.r \J\J JL > i^ CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, ASHBUITON. Grass and Clover Seeds. ': ■ . ■ ' -FOR SALE. ---i .■'■■■■■ ■ • ■ ; i piLOVERS OF ALLSDESCRIPHONS, JUST LANDED. THKSE 4RE;PURE ANDj FRESH |AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED ON |A.LS4— Kje^raajOiKl Cocksfoot. ■■ ' ■ : . ',; ■ ■.'.••' 'ALSO,)—-,--! ,■; •• .• :; :;  ? / ; Tv/j ARTIFICIAL MANURES OF ALL KINDS. liBI, Jill, ! ASHBURTON and RAKAIA 1 JUST I*All DEII—Ex OTAKI, Paperhangings, •• Paperhangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEEOSKNE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOOBING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., I TIMBEK & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance CompAiy Grey Valley Coal Compwxyv



I . 7, BULLOCK I TO LET.—A Four-roomed Cottage near the Convent. Rent, 4s per week, T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —Rooms m Arcade Chambers suitable for Dress-making Business. HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. £80—Two Sections |racre and Cottage opposite the Woollen Factory. A Bargain.—Must be sold, J acre land together with 6-roomed Dwelling House, detached Wash House, etc., well situated on Alford Forest Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Wakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the County Saleyards. SHEEP COUNTRY.-800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 93 Acres good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on the property T. BULLOCK OF THE : QHEAP CLEARING SALE OF S- W ALCORN & CCS st o_o k:« EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK J_ still left, which must be clkabed out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, LadJes Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. £^> N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S 9d REDUCED TO IS 9d S.W. VI cor it X Co ASHBUKTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, | Limited. /"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. Office.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, 17 Manager NEW OEEDS- II EW OEEDS ew oeeds. Rew Deeds. JUST LANDED ex S.S. '• Rangatira," and "Juletrae," CLOVERS, TURN/PS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE have also FOR SALE at Lowest Rates COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BARLEY Garden and Flower Seeds m endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S, LONDON. MEALY & CO., §115 East Street. WITH TEETtf tt!THQUrTEET« CHRISJ'CHGROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. S. M"" AFD Op SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin ani Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD YV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v, re guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10k. Complete Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teetl\ Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee er charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GwAS 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, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at owest rates



; Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. A LL DOGS Trespassing on my farm, known as Ani>ekson's Farm, Flemingtnn,, WILL BE DESTROYED. JOHN GRIGG, 8 111 Longbeach. T." G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CIIHIBICHIJIICU. Branch Office—East Street, A SUB U B TO Jf (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— : MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. fTIHTS Company is prepared to advance JL money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor,. Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of the Company, Bast Street, ASHBURION. : '■ ■■ : 186 THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITOBY, C CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m J" Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Homt. In addition to |he above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' 'CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONi MR JOHN G. RESTELL ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. I Have for Sale, privately—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. BJII6 JOHN G. RESTELL. Clover Seed. pHOICE QUALITY j op jo owo e;a ss, RED, WHITE, AND ALSIKE C I,l> VKRS, W LANDING ex "RANGATIRA. PRICES WITH JS AMPLEST ON APPLICATION.' John Orr & Co. NATIONAL MUTUALIjFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, 18O!J. fNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular OftictS are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED \ 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 { Years. . j Special Advantages : —Low Rate* of 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, Brd7 Aehburton,



Sf LOOE_AT THISI 'rnHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT tTOUE, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. The reasot why J. BISHOP can sell cheaper than any other house m the trade ia because lie Buys Direct from the English Manufacturers, and all Buots arrive direct from the English Factory to the Ashburton Shop, thereby saving at least 25 per cent. Why give big prices when you chii get good reliable boots from J. BISHOP? Stop and examine the prices. Not to be excelled for style. Not to be equalled for Cheapness, aad not to be surpa-sed for wear. X, 13 J? A. I R. S. Whether jou bought your boots at J. Bishop s or not, send them there to be repaired. Repairs neatly executed. Gentlemen's Boots soled ana heeled, 4s 3d: Ladies', 3s 6d ; Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. J. BISHOP, Birect Importer, CORNER OF EA.ST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager.



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j Public h^.te • ~T GENERAL ME TING of Share i\ hoi 'era m the Ashbm tun Working Men's Co-operative Society, Limited, will ■be hold m the Orange Hall (back room) on TUESDAY, August 25, 1891, »t eight p.m. Forms of application for shares can bo obtained from the Secreta.y, or nny member of the Committee. Wm. MoR AE, 8J135 Pin. Secretary. BARGAINS ! SUPPORT local industry and the future of our Boys and Girls by buying your Boots from the local facUasy; 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. MoisoisV-s for less money. He will offer his stock from SATURDAY, August 29, for two months at 10 per cent off for CASH. Repairs done at once. Boots made to order bj a competent staff: no coming and going, always here and re liable too! J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street. ASHBURTON COUJSTY HUNT CLUB. /^ RAND TrANPY n1 > FS q T>ALL IjTRAND fancy dkv^ J3all i ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1891. Tickets—Double, 10s (id ; Ladies, 2s 6d. Dancing at 8 p.m. Fleming's Band. eTjTfooks, 8+145 Hon. Secretary. MONEY jpTIBNIT' Tl/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 TO_^sooo 3V>r further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Chris tchureh. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance 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 TUESDAY, the lat day of September, 1891, on which day charges \ViJI be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. :— For each Adult ... ... One shilling For each Horse ... ... One shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Pad clock ... ... ... Three shillings EDWARD G&TES, ■ Chairman Tinv/ald Domain Board. Tinwald, August 6, 1891. ' ~ D THOMAS A\ R D. THOMAS has received m plVl struct ions from the Chairman of the Ashburton County Council to sell hy Public Auction on TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1891, on the ground close to the saleyards, RESERVE 1775. A large number of Blue gum Saplings suitable for Posts and Rails, m lots to suit purchasers. ISate it 3 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 8J92 Auctioneer* LADIKS, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT. THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. ; Consulation by Letter Free. Address—l 9 Queen's Walk, Melbourne. u.s.s co pR^ u.s.s., co UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Specially Reduced Fares. A TRIP EVERY FOUR WEEKS. Saloon, £6; Steerage, £3. Return Fares, £10 and £6. Tickets and full particulars GEO JAMESON, Agent, ALFORD FOREST BUSHMEN'S ASSOCIATION. ON AND AFTER the first day of September, 1891, we the under signed agree to charge the following prices for Timber :— AT THE FOREST. 4ft and 4ft 6in heart stakes, 14s per 100. sft heart stakes, 18s per 100. 4ft 6in sap stakes, 9s per 100. Running stakes, 10s pet 100. 6ft and 6ft 6in heart post and sheep yard rails, 70s per iOO. 7ft heart straining posts, 2s each. Ordinary Bft heart posts, 3s each. 9ft heart posts, 4s each, and Is per foot over that length. Ordinary 7ft to Bft heart stays, 6d each. Bft firewood, 11s per cord. Cut up firewood, 15s per cord. Sap posts and rails, 40s per 100. Price at SPRINGBURN for Carting. 4ft 6in sap and heart stakes, 2s (k\ per 100, sft sap and heart stakes, 3s 6d per 100. Heart posts and sheep yard rails, 15s per 100. Sap posts and rails, 10s per 100. Straining posts. 7ft and Btt, 4d each. Short firewood, 5s per cord. Long firewood, 6s per cord. Price delivered at METHVEN. 4ft 6in heart stikes, 18s 6d per 100. Sap stakes, 13s 6d per 100. 6ft and 6ft 6in heart posts, 95s per 100. Short wood per load, of 1| cords, 40,3. All other wood to be carted at 18s per day. E. B. Cooper, Philip Green, Thonuvs Neill, W. GiJhain, John A. Carney, Michael Carney, William Fittock, John Moore, Henry Martin, Samuel Ferguson J. H. Ross, W. Grieves, W. McMillan, Arthur Hutt, John Webber, William Fawcett, W. H. Lylian, J. H. Morris, T. Simpson, Neil Ohlsen, Sharplin, Vincent §ud Co., B. Green, R. J. Hughes, 8*126



WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERb aro invited for the follow- J_ ing works :— Grubbing Tussocks on Rule's Road, about -chains. Tenders close at 11 a.m. on SATUR DAY, September 6, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 8§ 142 District S urv eyors. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PTfENDERS are invited for enlarging JL Mains, etc., Anama, and Mayfield Districts m 4 Contracts. Specifications on view at Council office. Ranger will shew Contractors over Work—starting at Head works, South Ash burton river at 10 o'clock a.m., TUES DAY, September 1. Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m 11 o'clock, SEPTEMBER 4. Tenders also invited for 100 chains Water Racs at Winslow. Lowest or auy tender not necessarily accepted. \sy order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 145 _ County Engineer. nnHE Annual General Meeting of the JL Ashburton Acclimatisation Society will be held at the i?ouv-rset Hotel, Ash burton, on FRIDAY, August 28, 1891, at 4 p.m. E. B, SIMPSON, 8 144 Hon. Sec. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PROFESSOR MASON ON THK BLOOD AND ITS FUNCTIONS. TO-NIGHT AT 8. 8 146 ADMISSION FREE. ODDFELLOWS'IIALK PROFESSOR MASON WILL LECTURE ON tore, Courtship, AND Marriage. FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28. Admission ONE SHILLING 8 147 ~"~ AVER'S PILLS Supply the need of a prom pt safe 1 am) reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach Liver and Bowels. They are easy to take and gentle m operation j and their pecu lar coating of sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain Heither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos tiveness, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia rheumatism gout and piles, and are of great benefit n colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness of liver and impurity of the blood. Un like other cathartics, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner *g.ll, they prevent DYSPEPSIA d sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce nataral and healthful on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sailors, miner A YE R S PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ay**and Co., Lowell, Mass. U.S.A.- • ■■'■■ ■ Druggists and Medicine Vendor



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