Mr Seddon -objected to Mr Rolleston's remarks, as the galleries had been cleared by the express direction of the Speaker, who could not know what turn the debate would take. -,; The Speaker said that he had ordered the galleries to lie cleared m the exercise , of Ins undoubted right, and he did not think-that any explanation of'his actjon: was necessary. He then -put Mr Rees' motion which was under discussion when the galleries Avt re reopened, namely, " That the House regrets that the words taken down "'were used by Mr Bryce, though qualified as they were by subse quent; words used by the honorable member." 1 '. Mr George Hutchison moved an amend ment "That Mr Bryce be informed' that the words he used were objectionable, and that he be afforded an opportunity of explaining or retractirist them." The Speaker said that this could nob be put at present, as they were an entire substitution for the original motion. Mr Rees' motion was carried by 33 to 24. Mr Bryce, who had left the chamber while the discussion was proceeding, was sent for by the Speaker. On Mr Bryce taking his seat the Speaker informed him of the resolution just passed by the House. Mr Bryce said that;he did not know that lie had any right to address the House on the present occasion, but perhaps the House would allow him under the circumstances to say a few words. He should not inform the House that the words he intended using were "that the Premier should be ashamed of himself for relying oh a technicality to prevent an inquiry into a disgraceful charae against another member.'* He had only got as far as " technicality " when he was inter rupted by several members and could not finish his sentence. He wished to say that he perhaps personally regarded the word "ashamed" m a different light to othermembers. Mr Ballance was possibly not far wrong when he had said that thi word "ashamed" was m some way a phrase peculiar to himself (Mr Bryce). If he (Mr Bryce) did any injury to any man wrongfully he always felt ashamed of himself, and this was the first result of the shame he felt m trying to make an atonement for having done the Premier an injury. He used the words shame m no way expressing disgrace, but. the opposite of it. The ■Government would admit that during the session he had given them |some assist ance m the conduct of business, but he supposed that the whipping up of their supporters for the motion just carried wae the Government's usual mode of express ing gratitude for his past conduct this session. He went on to state that the Speaker's predecessor had stated he (Mr Bryce) had never been called to order, *hi!st he (Sir Maurice O'Rorke) presided over the House. He was proud of that commendation from Sir Maurice O'Rorke, and he felt proportionately miserable m having now received the censure of the House, although that censure was brought about under the scourge |of the Govern ment whips. In conclusion he said he should now leave the House, and whether he would enter it again would be a matter for bis own consideration. Mr Bryce then bowed to the (Speaker and left the chamber. The Speaker said that the House would now proceed to the question of privilege. The Premier thought that Mr Richard son should give notice of his resolution, j Mr Scobie McKenzie said that as the I Minister of Lands had Jast night with- | drawn the words he had used against Mr Richardson, he saw no reason why he should not do so now m the presence of a fall House. After the despicable victory which the Government had gained over Mr Bryce they would surely not objecf to the Minister of Land* again withdrawing the words. The Premier asked Whether his col leagues was requhed to withdraw the charge m view of the future step to be taken. He felfc sure that if it were desired; the matter could be settled at once. The' Minister of Lands would not fcesitate to make a statement, but it would be very different if he were asked to withdraw the words as part of some future line of action. ; Mr Richardson declared that the Government had done their best during the afternoon and evening to prevent the enquiry he had asked for, and he appealed to honourable members to remember that ifc might be their turn next. He had been charged with corruption, and he asked for an enquiry into the accusation. Mr McKenzie-—" I made no charge of corruption." Mr Richardson said that four;of the. Ministers on the benches had by their attitude during this discussion suggested that there was something m the charge. He should to-morrow giv» notice of a Committee of Enquiry, which would be arranged by the leaders of both sides, but after that he should take no further steps m the matter. Sir John Hall asked whether it was fair or just that a member, who had been charged with a serious offence should not be afforded an opportunity of clearing his character. - , Mr W. P. Reeves wanted to know how they could appoint a Committee to enquire into a charge that had been withdrawn, . and which was really never made. It was simply ridiculous to assert that four Ministers had affirmed the charge He had expressed no opinion at all on it, but had pointed out that a similar charge had been made two. years ago m connection with the same subject. Mr McKeirae said .that if anyone m the House had reason f or complaint of the conduct of the Opposition it was himself. One thingin particular they had constantly charged him with, and that was that he was discourteous to the House. He chal lenged any honourable gentleman to bay whether he had beef} discourteous to members, and if he had been he apolo gised for it at once. He wished to say that m anything he had mentioned about ( the Otago runs he did not for one moment accuse Mr Richardson of corruption. At the request of the Speaker he had with drawn the words complained of, but made no reservation m doing so. He saw no good to he gained by again withdrawing the words, and he did not intemd to go on his knees to humble himself before mem-1 ' bers of the Opposition and the press of j 1 the colony* Mr Pinkerton moved the previous question which was put and carried by 36 to 22. Mr Richardson's motion therefore lapsed. THE W> Tl> MM" The Land Bill was further considered m Committee. In clause 31, the penalty for lighting a fire m a forest was fixed at six months' imprisonment or a fine not exceeding £50. Clause 38—Land Boards established. Mr McKenzie said that he proposed next session to bring down a Bill provid ing for elective Land Boards. Mr Rollestun remarked that every Minister of Lands had made a similar uromise, but had been unable to give to it. Elective Land Boards would not be practicable. The clause was passed. Progress was reported, and the Hou&e rose at 12.45 a.m.

THE MARKETS.

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London, August 26. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,980,00Q quarters, and for the Continent, 2,600,090 duarters. The United States is §hippin« 800,000 bushels of wheat daily. Australian qff-.wast cargoes of wheat

Lonoos,-Aujtuht 27. The American visible bupply of wheat is 23,400,000 bushels.

POLITICAL.

(from our parliamentary cokjkes- PONUBXT.)

Welliwtox, August 27. A ROW IN THE HOUSE. All business has been suspended to-day m consequence of a row arising out of a remark by the Minister for Lands at three o'clock this morning, to the effect that, if the facts were unveiled on the floor of the House m connection with the Sale of Runs '28 and 28a, they would not be found creditable to the ex-Minister for Lands, and that the Hon. R. Campbell (deceased) had boasted of having squarec'el tl c Minister. Mr Richardson at the meeting of the House this afternoon, raised the question of privilege, and moved " that a Com mittee of five be appointed to investigate the charges and report m a week," saying there was evidently ong man too many m the Chamber—either one who had made a false charge, or a man who had done disgraceful things. Messrs Bryce and Scobie Mackenzie supported this. Mr Bryce with the evident design of adding fuel tc the fire. The discussion speedily became disorder, and a thorough wrangle ensued. Mr Seddon said his colleague had withdrawTt his words, and here the matter Ought to end. The Speaker ruled that the latter statement had been with drawn at his demand, but that the aggreived member haJ a perfect right to move for a Committee m regard to the latter statement. An angry discussion followed, and on Mr Bryce making same remark, Mr Ballance charged him with disputing the ruling of the chair. Mr Bryce, m great indignation, said the Hon Premier ought to be ashamed of himself. Mr Ballance demanded that the w.ords be instantly retracted. Mr Bryce rejoined that he would not retract, but would take the consequences. On this, the Speaker gave orders to clear the galleiies, and all the galleries, except the ladies', were in stantly cleared. This was regarded as a gross injustice by the press representa tives, as it was understood a lady reporter was m the gallery. Mr RoJleston is now (7.30) to move that the press be read mitted. After the clearance of the galleries a terrible shindy took place. Mr O'Conor moved that Mr Bryce's explana tion was satisfactory. Mr Rees moved an amendment "that the House regrets the scene " or something to that effect! The point was fiercely debated, several members being very obstreperous. Mr Bryce was requested to withdraw, and he went and sat alone m the lobby reflecting on the mutability of human affairs. He is sternly determined to stick to his re fusal, though his heroic persistency will probably cost him fifty pounds. Every thing but this is now at as standstill, and great excitement prevails m the precincts of the House. Wellington, August 28. At 7.80 Mr Rolleston moved to re-open the galleries, but the motion was lost by three. Subsequently, at eight o'clock, the same motion was carried and the press was admitted, ftlr Rees' motion was carried, virtually censuring Mr Bryce. Mr Bryce, who had retired, came m under escort of the Sergeant-at-Arms. The Speaker read the resolution just passed, and Mr Bryce replied, regretting that, after his lo»g Career and loyalty, he should have been censured. He would reply after sleeping over it. In the meantime he would leave the House, and so saying took up his hat, bowed with grave politeness to the Speaker, and withdrew amid profound silence. After a vigorous speech from the Minister for Lands, the previous question was put, and the matter dropped and the House went into Committee on the Land Bill. I m«y add that the Minister, if he said anything strong, was speaking by the card, and that certain telegrams that could be produced would go far to support the Minister. The opinion generally expressed to-day is that the painful scene of yesterday was only another instance of factious oppo sition. Mr Richardson is very generally blamed for the whole affair; whatever Mr McKenzie may have said m the heat of the moment was forced from him by the persistent attacks of Mr Richardson, who has devoted himself all the session to nothing so touch as to abusing and traducing the Minister of Lands. All regret the loss of Mr Bryce, and his severance must be laid at the door of the ex-Minister.

SPORTING.

NORTH CANTERBURY STEEPLE. CHASES.

(PEH PKESS ASSOCIATION)

Chplstchurch. August 27. The North Canterbury steeplechas< s to-day were well attended. The totalisat tor investments totalled £1290. The following are the results :— Great Northern Steeplechase, of 60 soys ; about three miles.- Morok, lOst lOst (Mr G. Murray-Aynsley), 1 ; Ches hunt, lOsfc olb, 2« Lyndoora, list 31b, alsf ran. Dividend—£3 4s. Hunters' Plate, value 25 soys ; two miles.—Glen, 12st 31h (Mr G. Murray- Aynsley), 1; Picton, 12st 31b, 2; Black Gin, 12st 31b, 3. Dividend—£ll2s. Farmers' Steeplechase (handicap), iof 40 soys ; two miles.—Glen, 12st slb (Mr G.Murray-Aynsley), ljlroquois, list 101 b 2 ; J 3nny Mount, lOst, 3. Black Gin, lOst ; Regalia, lOst, also started. Divw Hid—£2 4s. Sf down Steeplechase, of 30 soys ; two liles —Lewis, lOst (car. lOst 21b (Mr '"! Wynn-Williams), 1; Iroquois, lOst 71b, 2 ; Morok, list 101 b? 3,. Divi dend-^ lQs. , Tally-ho Steeplechase, of 25 soy three miles.—Dick. l6sfc 101 b (car. lQst 121 b (Mr J. R. McDonald), 1; Bachelor, list, 2 ; Schoolboy, lOst 101 b car. list 61b, 3. Cheshunt, Hat 71b ; Hornpipe, lOst 31b, also started. Dividend—£B 18s, ; Consolation Handicap, of lo soys j 1| mile.—Lyndoora, list;6lb (Mv F. Claridge) 1 ; Black Gin, lOst 31b, 2 ; Schoolboy, 9st 71b, 3. Dividend—£l 7s,

THE CHILIAN WAR.

CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS.

[PEE PMSSB ASSOCIATION.

New Yoek, August 26, President Balmaceda was fully in formed of the insurgents' plans and the information received from his spies materially aided m checking the attack on the Government position. A "New York Helald" despatch reports than at last date the iusurgents had surrounded Valparaiso on the land side after twelve hours' continuous lighting, though the loyalists numbered double the insurgents, owing to the latter being armed with Remington and Winchester repeating rifles. Fighting round Valparaiso has not yet been renewed. The commanders manoeuvred for the purpose of getting an opening to attack, but without success, and it is generally believed: that the insurgents' coup has proved a failure. The majority of the people m Santiago and Valparaiso are rejoicing over the President's victory. The in surgents are said to be in' the last extremity. London, August 27. Telegrams have been wsceitecl by tfte

Chilian Legationsin Luiui'- 1 and Paris, stating that at the battl f Quinteros on Tuesday the insurgents .vine placed between two fires, and suii'rivd fright ful loss. The casualties among the Government troops at th° passage of the Aconcagua were 2500, and those of the insurgents 3000. Conflicting accounts are still received of the state of affairs m Chili. One report is that President Baluiaccda's triumph has been complete, and that he will probably annex Bolivia m revenge for the assistance afforded to the rebels. The retreat of the in surgents is represented as impossible. Another account makes out that the rebels have been continuously victorious. (Received August 28,10.15 a.m.) Valparaiso, August 27. President Balraaceda has dismissed Don Bedlaar, the Chilfan Consul- General at Washington, on the grounds that he is friendly disposed towards the insurgents. The Government troops at Val paraiso have been largely reinforced, and an attack will shortly be made on the strongholds of the insurgents. Received August 28, 10.20 a.m.) Berlin, August 27. The German authorities refuse to supply the Chilian cruiser President Pinto, which lias arrived at Kiel, with provisions or munitions.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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TM»: " »l«tl»« " Offic* Fir*. Wellingtoh, August 28. A notification appears m the "Gazette" setting forth that the Governor will grant a free pardon to any person implicated m setting on iire the "Globe" newspaper office m Dunedin, on August 4, not being the principal offender, who will give such information as will lead to the apprehen sion and conviction of any one or more of thp other offenders, and that a reward of £200 is offered to any ptrson not being the principal offender who shall first give such information. Jlwnkrnptcj Case. Judgment was given to-day m the appli cation for rule absolute m the case of G. A. Tapper, a bankrupt, of Palmerston 2iorth, sentenced to six months' imprisonment for not keeping looks. The Chief Justice said the conviction was bad, inasmuch as the bankrupt had not been charged m the District Court prior to hearing the evi dence, and the rule would therefore be made absolute- the effect of which is the i eleasc of Tapper. lifbrl Action. Waipawa, August 28. A writ claiming £1000 damages has been issued against the proprietors of the " Waipawa Mail" newspaper by Dr Mirbach, of Waipawa. The writ was not served on the printers and publisher, but it is reported it has been served on the proprietors. The publisher, has applied; to be joined as defendant.

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received August 28, 10.15 a.m.) THE ARGENTINE BUDGET. Buenos Ayres, August 28. The Budget for 1892 of the Govern ment of the Argentine Republic esti mates a surplus of 3,250,000 dollars.

BEHRING'S SEA.

ViCToitiA (8.C.), August; 27. The sealers of British Columbia in tend to send a petition to the Premier of England protesting against the closing of Beh ring's Sea for sealing purposes until May, and suggest that compensation should be paid to the sealers on the average take of the last three years. They point out that by adopting this latter suggestion the necessity for an expensive enquiry would be obviated.

THE CANADIAN SCANDALS.

Ottawa. August 27. The Government printers are accused of selling advance copies of University examination papers.

(Received August 28, 10.20 p.m.)

THE GRAIN SUPPLY.

Berlin, August 27. There is a continuous rise m the price of wheat and rye m Berlin.

DYNAMITE.

Sofia, August 27. Several chests containing dynamite and arras have been seized by the Government m Sofia and Rustchuk, and several persons suspected of con spiracy against the Government have been arrested.

ITALIAN FINANCES.

London, August 27. "The Times" m discussing the finances of Italy, declares they betray unsoundness and maladministration.

THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.

Mr Stanley doubts the success of the French expedition to Lake Tchad, via Brazzaville, owing to the warlike attitude of the natives to be fouiid along that route, MR JUSTICE HAWKINS, The latest bulletins regarding the health of Judge Hawkins state it is improving,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE HAY FIRE. Sydney, August 28. The sixth victim of the tire at the Hay on August 11, m which Mrs Brown and four children lost their liveSj has succumbed to the injuries sustained.

THE ABHBURTON GUABDIAN: FRIDAY, AUGUST- 28, isniV



ARTIFICIAL MANURES, OF ALL KIXJS. ■■'• ' ' : '.'- ASHBURTON and RAKAIA



S U C_C_E S S. '"pHE CONSTANT ]lU?H OV ORDERS DURING THE LAST J_ MONTH Proves tluit the Public appreciate our RtfDTJ.'ED JIUCKS on the CASH PEINCIPLE. We have now extended our premises to MAKE BOOM for MOltß TAILORS. I^T" IF you wish to see " Better Tjmes " m Ashburton EINCOUBAGK LOCAX^ INOUB'TBY, BU* N8 MSSii 8 1 811. '* v™°™ %shl»iirton Tweed Suits Made to Measure on our premises at ; the shortest notice £% 15g Cash Best Saddle Tweed Suits to measure £3 IOS. Cash. AshiHirton Tweed Trousers to measure : 15s 6d. Cash. Best Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure „ *81s- Ca§b. IMPORTANT.—WE guarantee a Perfect Fit, Pest Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimminirs :>f the best quality. All Tweeds* thoroughly shrunk before beinw made up. : Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings m the district to select from. sparrow & Ferryman TAILOES & OUTFITTEES. EAST STREET, ASHBtTRTOK Andrews^ Poisoned Grain FOX DESTEUCTION OF SPARBOW3 ii ■"M"° ST TrcONOMICAL A^D TTWFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, IsJEACH. D. THOMAS,



3»" LOOK_AT THIS! mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT 6TOBE,'. CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. Ir - tt . " a The reason why J. BISHOP can sell cheaper than any other house m the tr»c?e i« , because he Buys Direct from the English Manufacturers, and all Boots arrive diiect •' from the English Factory to the Ashburton Shop, thereby saving'at least 25 per cint. Why give big prices when you can get good reliable hoots from J. .BISHOP? Stop and examine the prices. Not to be excelled for tyle. Not to be equalled for Cheapness, and not to be surpassed for wear. REPAIRS. Whether >ou.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"6'd; Lafliee 1 3s 6d* Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. ' ' ' ' " .' ' J. Manor, Direct Importer, * CORNER OF EAST AND MOOBE .STRhJETS, ASH3jmTON. . J. BROCjCELBANK; Onager Grass and Clover Seeds, v -FOE SALE.- -- p*LOVERS;.OF ALL-DESCRIPTIONS, JUSr LANDED. AREJiPURE AND; FRESH I-AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED^ON' ALSO,— K.reurraw* and Cocksfoot. D . : * * ALSO,— ;



D. T'H.OMAS] (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER,. LAND, INSUFANCF., and ESTATE AOE^', TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ;;'..? ASHBURTON j ■ >ANS Weekly' Sales of 1 Live Stock, Tinwald and Ash burton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and .Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Woo! throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission, Clearing salea as per arrangement. • GLOVEES. TUBNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my mpply of CLOVER, and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Aslibvrton, and as they have been imported by] myself direct from tie celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICK. ;. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF XV YlLGrX\^ A;SS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST CLASS COCKSPOQTj CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, ASHBUITON;



rpo ensure a speedy clearance every- JL thing will be sold at ridiculous prices. Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Col'ars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own prices. Dress Goods worth Bid for 4Jd, lOjd for 6Ad. " " In Black" French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Satin Clothg, Brocades and Coburgs we stand unrivalled. White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting;, two yards wide, lUd. Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. Mens' Tweed Trousers, 5,s lid, Cis lid, I Th lid. . Men's Ties, 3d eac^ Men's Unbleached Oottori Drawers, Is. Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7|d. : Boys* Braces, 4d. A. few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d, Men's colonial-mad©, Shooters, 8s lid Women's strong Elastic sides, worth 9s fld, for (fe 9d, Women's Kid Jhtftou Boots from fis lid. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed AT : W. W. SPENCER & CO/s TEE ABOADE,



SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. I npHREE SHILLINGS a Bag, m Store, *■ or 30s a ton delivered. ■ 8*154^ D. THOMAS. "VTOTICE.—Poison will be laid on my JJN sections, Harland Street, Tinwald, after this date. I DANIEL CAIRNCROSS. | Tinwald, August 28, 1891. 8 174 iaMburton finance & agency company, ! Limited. i r-IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. Office.—Corner of the 'Arcade and Taucred Street. WM. HORNE, 17 ManaErer N~EW~~ nEEDS. |iEW~AEEDST ew Deeds. Revv oeeds.



T. BOLLOCK TO LET AND FOR SALE. £80—Two Sections |-acre and Cottage opposite the Woollen Factory. A Bargain.—Must be sold, §■ acre land together with 6-rooined Dwelling House, detached Wash House, etc., well situated on Alford Forest Road. 29 Acres, Alford Forest, cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata I 338 Acres, Hinds. 163 Acres, Wakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the 1 County Saieyards. SHEEP COUNTRY. - 800 ACRES Leasehold. 1 AN IMPROVED FARM of 90; lores good land, Fahn House, and other Buildings on the propertj * TO LET.—A Four-roomed Cottage near the Convent. * Rent, 4s per week. TO LET.—-Rooms m Arcade Chambers suitable for Dress-making Busfhess. i T, BULLOCK i



JUST LANDED ex S.S. ••Rangatira," and "Juletrae," CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE have also FOR SALE at Lowest Rates COCKSFOOT, :; RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BAELEYj! Garden and Flower Seeds m. endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S, LONDON. SEALY & CO., §115 East Street; AT W: W. Spenmtf 66.$ TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS.



CITE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. ! 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 cr charge. Arrangements car. be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE vjrAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert, that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fees for Administration ss. " Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by I other dentists repaired or remodeliedjja I w«sfc r«te,S



LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT. THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT 1 on : ■ NERVOUS AILMENTS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. Consulation by Letter Free. Address—l 9 Queen's Walk, Melbourne, _ BARGAINS! SUPPORT local industry and the future of bur Boys and Girls by ■ buying your Boots from the local factory; they are far the best and pay no duty. Why give 25.per centi more for inferior imported when you can get our best local made Boots at J. Moison's for less money. He will offer his stock from SATURDAY, \ugiist 29, for two months at 10 per cent oft' "for .'CASH. Repairs done at once* Boots made to order by a competent staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable too. J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street. WJTtt TEETU AiTHQUTTEETtt GHRIS rOHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. S. M™ AND 08- SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport.



IiPRIWO, 1891. Aipw Obb NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF '"JtfEft !":^PRING ■■ T^UESSES MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHIRS AND GLOVES. BOOT and a* XI O IS DEPARTMENT. -JUST ARRIVE D- A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOE?. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IN ALL BIAKKS. ANDREW ORR.



SHEEP FEED. T\7"ANTED, from the eighth day of *< i September next, feed.for about three months for, 2500 Crossbred Wethers Apply to GEO. JAMESON, 8.J.164 Ashburton and Rakaia. TO THE LADIES, JUST opened a large stock of Corsets including the Featherbone, the V and N the Lacrossine, the Corded Zone ; also the Invigorator with shoulder straps^ \NDREW ORR.



W. H. COLLINS & Co. O" ' ■■ '■ .1 ÜBT LA N D Jfl D,-~ O|()() TONS OF PRIME HOUSE COAL. N O W L A N 1) I N G,~ OQ 000 FKKi ASS'>RTED K\URI. TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, ---;4O (M\(\ FE}:T white pine flooring, matchlining, and OU,UUU SHELVING. IN S T O C K,~ OK ftf\Cl FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, OH**, Colours, X I»apor!uui»rlP^. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. B. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. Fresh Suppliers of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royai Insurance Company. j



the Mauaponri an<J Rotonmhami. When about twenty yards from the vessel, it wf.s ■seen t > lie a large limb of a tree, curved or tw'sfed m shape, ab^ut Torty feet long, and; three or four feet m circmnierence m t c largest part. One end was shaped like a fish's head, the ether like the flukes of a whale. The bark was stripped off m places, giving it a variegated appearance. It was m sight for two hours, rising i«nd falling on the waves. It had probably drifted along the noast from the spot where the steamers lighted it.



MR JOHN G. RESTELL ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. SPECIAI ENTRY. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has re ceived instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale, to Sell by Public Auction as above, — A Draught HORSES I D.F. PLOUGH 1 REAPER and BINDER ( All Hie HARNESS for the above Horses. Sale at 12 o'clock. JOHN G. RESIELL. P. M. RICKMAN, ■8§172 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. SPECIAL ENTRY, MR JOHN G. RESTELL has re ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on the above dale. — The Bkck Trotting Mare MOUNTJOY, trial m harness. < Sale at 12 u/ulock* *SOHN G. RESTELL. F, M. RICKMAN •§176 Auctioneer.



Inspected Invited. ; Terms at Sale. 85?* Note time~>-ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, 8 127 Auctioneer. MILES AND CO. TINWALD SALEYARDS, MESSRS MILES & CO. are m ructed to offer on * TUESDAY NEXT, 100 Crossbred EWES m lamb. fiOO Falfbred HOGfG*TS. i KQ Fat Merino WETHERS. zLOD Cli°s. sbred EWES, four and six-tooth, m lamb to Leices ter Rains. A really pritne V»t. GEORGE JAMESON, B*lsß Agent, Ashburto



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John Kingston Bond, of Longbeach, are respect fully informed that his funeral will move from Ashburton, via G*raham's Road, at 11.30 a.m., on SUNDAY, 30th inst., and from Waterton Church at 2.30 p.m. BAKER BROS., 8 177 Undertakers. MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. 200 A<™ 200 ALFORD FOREST, Mil T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, oh SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, at 11 a.m. Rural Sections 20420 and 21246, ab Alford Forest, containing 200 ACRE S 200 It is m its native state, situated a short distance back from Tisch's Hotel.



ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHUKCH ANNIVERSARY, fTIHE Anniversary Services will be con -*- ducted m the above Church on Sunday, wept, 6, Morning and Evening, ard at Wakanui m the afternoon. j Preacher—Rev Dr Stuart, of Knox '".{'■ i Church, Dunedin. The Annual TEA MEETING will be hald m the Oddfellows' Hall on TUJESJD^IIY, September 8. Dr Stuart, of Dunedin, and other speakers. Solos and Concerted Music. IKA wt « p.m. VICKETI, %•* ' :' ■' :: ; 8,178



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. j PBOFEBSOB MASON ON THE EYE AND EAR. TO-NIGHT AT 8. 8 146 ADMISSION FKEE. ODDFELLOWS 7" HALL." J?KOFJESSOXfc MASON WILL LECTURE ON • fjoye, Courtship, AND Marriage. TO-NIGHT. Admission ... ... ONE SHILLING to all parts of the House. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. 8 147



Public Notices. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY, ( CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \y Fancy and-Artistic Needle work direct from Homt. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants'OLOTBING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest iirproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Buttcrick's cut paper patterns, and for; the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office f»r Servants. EAST {STREET, ASHBURTON



Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Co g " Imperial " new seasons Pure Ceylon a • dian Teas. Special prices : .(Advr*) The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society have received a telegram from the authorities m Wellington intimating that " it has been decided as a compromise to open the fishing m the (Society's) district on September 22, and an Order-in-Council will be issued ac cordingly." At the meeting on Thursday of the Christchurch Society, after some discus sion, it was resolved to adhere to the original date proposed by the Council for opening the season m North Canterbury, viz., October 1. Mr Spackman moved, "Thab the Council forward a protest to the Government against the Ashburton Society opening the season on September 22, inasmuch as this Society does not expend one penny m acclimatisation." After some further discussion it was resolved that a telegram embodying the sentiments expressed by Mr Spackman's resolution be drafted by Mr Spackman and the Secretary, and forwarded to the Government. i Captain McLean of the brigantjiifc Gleaner, which arrived at Auckland on Thursday from Napier, reports that on the; morning of $ie lityh, when a hundred mile* off Portland Island, he sighted 'what is believed to he the object reported recently as a sea serpent by