THE MARKETS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION:

London, August 24. Wheat has risen Is pec quarter. [Received August 26, 11 a.m. | Sydney, August 26. Wheat, chick, 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; milling, 4s 6d to 5s 3d ; flour, stone makes, £10 5s to £1015 a ; roller n.akes, £11 15s to £12 58 ; oats, feeding, Is lUd to 2s Id ; seed, 2s Id : maize, 2s 3d ; bran, 9|d ; pollard, 9&1 ; peas, 3s 3d to 3s (hI. Potatoes, New Zealand, £2 to £2 5s ; Circular Heads £3 to £3 ss; onions, £3 its ta £4, Butter,- imported dairy made, Is 2d to Is 4d ; factory-made, Is 5d to Is 7d ; local dairy-made, 1 Is 6d ; factory-made. Is 9d ; cheese, 6cl to 7^d ; bacon, machin«-cured, 5d to 6d ; hand cured, 6d to 7d ; hams, New Zealand, lOd to lid. Melbourne, August 2fi. "Wjheab is in'istrong demand, hiill ing, 5s ; holders quote to 5s 3d. Oats, 2s to 2s sd. Barley, feeding, 2s; malt ing, 3s 3d ; peas, 2s 5d ; bran, Il4d. Adelaide, August 26. Wheat, market strong, but unsettled. Holders firm at 4s lid to 6s ; flour, stone makes, £10 to £10 10s ; roller brands, £10 15s to £11. Oats, New Zealand, 2s 2d to 2s 4d. Barley, ■ Cape, 2s 4d to 2s 6d ; English malting, 2s 9d to 4s; bran, Is to Is Id ; pollard, Is to Is Id.

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

[PJEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Mblboljmnk, August 24. A veterinary surgeon, who has examined Carbine, thinks that with great care he will be all right for the Cup: The horse has been scratched for all his Sydney engagements.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The New Zealand Trotting Association has passed the following programme for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Meeting, to be held on September 23 :—Maiden Handicap, in saddle, of 15 soys, two miles ; Handicap Selling Trot, in saddlef of 20 soys, two miles ; Handicap Trot, in harness, of 38 soys, second horse 2 soys, two miles j Allenton Handicap, in saddle, of 30 soys, second horse 5 soys, three miles ; District Handicap; in saddle, of 17 soys, second horse 2 soys, two miles ; Electric Stakes Handicap, in saddle, of 20 soys, second horse 5 soys, one mile.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB.

Nominations for the Geraldine Racing Club's Spring Meeting (September 30 and October. 1), must be made to-morrow. We remind intending nominators that the telegraph office at Geraldine closes at five o'clock.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEETING.

Dunedin, August 26. Thfe following handicaps were issued by Mr Dowse to-day s— Kensington Handicap, of 80 soys; one mile and a quarter. —Mariner Bdt 101b, ,Leinster Bst 61b, Mon Louf Bst 41b, Waylabd Bst 21b, Dormeur Bst, Coinage Bst, Emmason 7st 121b, Derby 7st 51b, Milord 7st 31b. Tally-ho Handicap, of 105 soys ; three miles. —Freeman 12st 71b, Lyntfoora list, Christmas lOst 121b, Kangaroo lOst 31b, Waitangi lOsfc 31b, Begorrah lOst, Young Hero 9st 111b, Druid 9st 111b, Patchwork 9st 91b, Mount 9st 91b, Kildare 9st 71b, Maxwelton 9st 7ib, Golden Moth 9st 71b.

POLITICAL.

(from our parliamentary corkbs- I'ONbENT.)

• Wellington, August 25. The House enjoyed some diversion this afternoon, when the Chairman of the Auckland Light Committee having reported that the committee had not met that day, there being no quorum., the Speaker called upon the members who had absented themselves to explain their conduct. The first to reply was Mr Fish, who pleaded his engagement as Chairman of one of the Petitions Committees. This was deemed a sufficient excuse, and the member for Dunedin was let off. Mr Shera's turn came next, and with a peni tent air qualified by a wink at the Op position, the pleasant little Aucklander pleaded that lie was engaged on the Public Accounts Committee. As that body did nothiig worth mentioning to-day this ex cuse tickled memiiers immensely, and there was a chorus of "Oh!Oh ! " Last came Mr George Hutchison. His excuse was one which Mr Fish might have mere fitly offered, namely, that he had been so much exercised about the female suffrage question up to three in the morning, that he was unabJe to , get down in time. There was a hearty laugh, in the midst of which Mr Bryce observed that such ex cuseswere frivolous. The Speaker having pointed out the seriousness of the. offence the matter dropped.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(PER. WtESS ASSOCIATION.)

RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

(Received August 26,10.30 a.m.)

Pakis, August 25. It is reported that the Czar arid Czarina, who have left St. Petersburg for Copenhagan, will visit France.

THE JEWS.

St. Petebsburg, August 25. An official nullifies the Jewish purchases of land in Western Russia since 1882.

FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

The distress among the peasantry throughout Russia is very severe, and they are reduced to eating grass and leaves. The unfortunate people are becoming desperate, and several grain laden trains have been stopped.

THE QUEEN OF ROUMANIA.

. Bucharest. August 25. The Queen of ltouinania lias suffered a paralytic stroke.

EMIN PASHA'S IVORY.

Brussels, August 25. Later information denies the truth of the telegrams concerning the success of Emm Pasha's expedition,  .. *

BRITAIN AND PRANCE.

: Lokdon, August 25. Mr Blowitz, the Paris correspondent o! "The Times," in his despatch de clares that the alliance between Russia and France is limited to. events in China. He states that in the event of any trouble arising in China each agrees to place her coaling station at the service of the other, and mass troops on their respective Chinese frontiers.

PRESIDENT CARNOT.

It is reported that the Queen con fers upon President Carnot, of France, the clecoration of an honorary Knight $ the C^rand -CWwrt tl»e 3 A

(Received August 26, 11 a.m.) 'irtJi OVEiiJ.AND MAILS. It is rumored that a treaty has been signed with Austria for the conveyance of the Australian mails via Salonica.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

At the British Associatipn to-day Mr Delmar Morgaii read a paper ap pealing for English assistance towards the proposed Antarctic expedition, and also with a view to discover a harbor in Victoria Land, in the Antarctic regions, for the purpose of scientific observations.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

New York. August 25. An unconfirmed telegram from Lima states that the Chilian insurgents have been repulsed; also that President Balmaceda has ordered the loyalist police to defend Valparaiso, and in structed 4000 Government troops at Colquimbo to make an attack on Iqnique. As darkness approached, both sides having sustained heavy losses, and the men'being much exhausted, the fight outside Valparaiso was suspended. General Canto, an old Peruvian veteran, commands the insurgents, and is preparing a flank movement to get behind Valparaiso. The President hopes to frustrate this intention, and is hurrying on the advance of troops. The President's cavalry massacred sixty youths who attended a political meeting at Santiago. The silver conveyed by H.M.S. Espie*gle was 85 tons in weighs and it has been forwarded to Southampton.

The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident* recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whicn we are subjects, Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is lfd, 2s 9d, 11s, byalUnedicine vendors throughout the wo. Id* Keatik^ Cough .ozenges cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical tistimon states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving difficulty o i breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in tins, Is l£d and 2s 9d each True economy. To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex cess of astringency? Teas free from any excess of astringency South British Tea Company's pure blends All store eepers. Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from y aTßess of j

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, IRQI.



AUSTRALIAN , MUTUA \j PR( ) VIDENT SOCIETY. THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE; OFFICE, . , . AXII THE . : 1 LARGEST IN; THE BRITISH. IJ3IPIRE. The only Co-omul Life . Ufliee which declares a - : lloniis Every Yesir, The Method of Valuation adopted, by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities thah that held by any other office- in the Aiis* tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, v ' NEARLY £10,000,000 Ml £foV STERLING,,, fl f , All invested to yield nearly^ c per cent • ; BOlVtjisEg. ' '-' CASH BONUSES declared for the fert FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOOR MILLIONS, CASH BONUS for ONE Year./IS^ £469,866, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000.: <' • '-i The Cash Bonus was equal to 42: 1 per ant. on the premiums received during the year. ASS DEE YOUK LIFE IN THS And secure a BONUS ETKKOKAU POLICIES Otf NEW ZEALAND. - REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING , £5,000,000. ; Assets in New Zealand, £1,419,276. '. Expenses of Management LESS THAN ?H PERCENT ON ; THE j TOTAL INCOMK. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Bkanch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Uhristchurcli. H. ZANDER, Local Broker Ashburton. A SHBURTOtf . £tQU.NTYr ANNUAL STiipLECHASES; TO BE HELD ON THE , TINWALD RACECOURSE '"*n ON "" . Tuesday, Sept 1, ; • 1891. Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H; Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean,"W.; C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, : Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, IX McKendry, W. M. Helmpre, H. McLean, G. A.M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. RoUitfc. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. .".Thomas. Clerk of the CoUrse-^A/ Hewsoii. Cmcrk. of.the Scales—R. Friedlander. Tkeasueer— A. J. Kejlyrl" Handicapper—J. Cresswell. ' PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of tha ■ Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soya ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake, For qualified hunters the property of members of the Arhburton . County Hunt Club.' Maiden riders allowed ' 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance,''-&s. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. ' ■ ' 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 stovs ; second horse to. re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to 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 thrM miles, over such ; course and jumps as the Stewards shall ■ direct. N.B.—The winner of this race .to have the option of receiving the prize in . a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 soys; second horse to receive' 3 soys * J 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 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. ** 'S'f 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 ot any recognised Hunt Club. A high-weight handicap. , r Gentlcmen riders. Maiden riders - allowed- '7lbs. Horses before starting'for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles in front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies." Nomination, 10s J acbeptarice^-TOs. 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-' 1" , ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minuted of the declaration of weights. About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES, ""' "' 1. The Committee reserve (o themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and in the : weather of' postponing the meeting from day. to day or for any longer period. 2. A "qualified hunter shall mean aiiy\ horse that has been fairly hunted at leatt,. three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders in all Raee3 except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton 1 County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the sca!es if required? 4. AllWrses must'be ridden in colors.'"' "•• 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. . Nominations to be in writing, and accent' paniea by feu, name, a?e t and description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be in the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hot«l, Ashburton, no* later than 9 pJm. SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. ' WEIGHTS. Weights wi be declared on MONDAY,.  August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances must be made to the Secre* taty not later than op.m. on WEDNE^DAYg August 19, 1891. JS. J. 100KS, ' IQ Son, Swwtwy,



S U C_C#-S iIS •'■'■' CONSTANT RUSH OF' OKJ3EKS DUIU.-G THE LAST X MONTH Proves that the Public appreciate our HII)TIG£D-I>RIC.EB ontiie CASH 1M INCii'LE. We hare now extended our premises to MAKE ROOM far MOKE TAILORS. i^jT IF you '* Better Times" in Ashburton ; cis o o v i*ao ji: h, oc ax; industry. BUY IS -MB.!s "8 £811 BLITTKYO^ % §hl»ur ton Tweed Mint* Made to Measure on our premises at the shortest notice 1 5S Cifgb. Best Saddle Tweed fluffs to measure , ; £3 lOs. Cash. Ashburton Tweed Trousers to measure ■ 15s fill, x Cash. Best Haddle Tweed Trousers to measure 21s Cash. IMPORTANT,—WE guarantee a Perfect Fit, Best Workmanship, and all Linings and Trimmings pf the best quality. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, beforto beinaj mnde up. Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings in the district to select from. BPAKKOW ~&?TSERRtMAN TAILORS Sc OXT T IF 1107 T33tt », EA S T STREE T, ASHBl fBTON. :i Andrews' Poisoned Grain • ■■•■; r ■ - - ■ for DESTRUCTION OF SPARROWS MOST "T7ICONOMICAL AND TjIFKEOTIVB. PACKETS RETAIL, IsIEACF. D. THOMAS, D, THOMAS] (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) aOCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBANCE, [andXESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL>nd GRAIN BROKER, ...;■; ASH B TJ R T 0 Nf" / )ANS Weekly JSales of Live] Stock. Tinwald and Ash burton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold oh Commission. Clearing salea as per arrangement. OLOVJBRB. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JX HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS'have arrived in Aahburton, and as th^j v 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 STOCK OF JL\ V xLvXJLi A Dlb GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG, AND FIRST, CLASS 0 O OIV-O Jh UU JL - CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, ASHBUMON. JUSiTT I.AIX'I^E©— Ex OTAKI, Paperhangings, Paper hangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 OASES KEROSENE, Light of tlio Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOORING &.MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. \ EAST STIRJBIKT; Grass and Clover Seeds, -FOE SALE. /^LOVERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, JUST LANDED. THESE ARE^PURE AND FRESH £AND CAN BE THOROUGHLY RELIED|ON" [ALSO,— .r* Bye^ra^sXancl Cocksfoot. ALSO,— ■» ARTIFICIAL MANURES \_ OF ALL KINDS. ASHBURTQN and RAKAIAJ



TO LET AND FOR SALE. £80-—Two Sections £-acre and Cottag opposite the Woollen Factory. A Bargain.—Must be sold, £ acre lan< together with 6-rooined Dwelling House detached Wash House, etc., well eituatec 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 90 Acres good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tht property.. TO LET.—A Four-roomed Cottage near the Convent. Rent, 4s per week. TO LET.—Roonjs in Arcade Chambers suitable for Dress-making Business. T. BULLOCK ashburtoiOjnance & agency company, Limited. /"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. OFMCii.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. >VM. HORNE, 17 Manacer N~EW niEDS. |iK-W QEEDS7 EW OEEDS. REW QEEDS. JUST LANDED ex S.S. «• Rang&tira," and •' Juletrae," i CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, . CARROTS, RAPE. LITE have also FOR SALE at Lowest W Rafces COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BARLEY" Garden and Flower Seeds in endless variety, from the celebrated firm of CARTER'S, LONDON, HEALY & CO., §115 East Street. :«r CS-RJWAT SUCCESS -ct OF THE QHEAP OT'EARING SALE OB' S- W ALCORN & CCS STO_CK EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. npHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK JL still left, which must be cleared ot;t during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK in DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lad?es Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. K£" N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3& 9d REDUCED TO IS 9tl H.W. VI corn X Co CHRISrCKCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. S. M TEi^ AND Co SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that we 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 4rtificial Teeth 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 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, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired^ or remodelled at



MRIoHN G- RESTELL ~~1 ~~~~ T. BULLOCK "*



Mr LOOK_AT THIS I mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES [S J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT TO'% CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. The rer.sox why J. BISHOP can sell cheaper than any oilier house in the trade is because he Buys Direct from the English Manufacturers, and all T3oots arrive direct from the English Factory to the Ashburton Shop, thereby saving at least 25 per cent. Why give big prices when you can get good reliable boots from J. BISHOP? Stop and examine the prices. Not to be excelled for style. Not to be equalled for Cheapness,; and not to be surpassed for wear. X E. P |L I R 8, ' 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 6d; Ladies', 3s 6d ; Leather and Workmanship guaranteed. J. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. ■f. BROCKELBANK, Manager



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, Ash burton. As I have several enquiries those having stallions for sale should give me particulars at once. 3+116 JOHN G. RESTELL. Public Notices LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT. THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS ANU DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising in Australia. Consulation by Letter Free. Address—l 9 Queen's Walk, Melbourne. T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CHRISXCHUBCH. Branch Office—East Steeet, A Nil II V R TO \ (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated uuder the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRIS T C H U R CH, fTIHTS Company is prepared to advance X money on Freehold Property, in 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 THE AItT~NEIiDLEWOR^ANEi FANCY REPOSITORY, C CONTAINS the Latest Novelties in j Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines in APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infinite 1 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, ASHBURTON' NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sonus Year, 1803. fIS'TENDING Policy Holders in this X very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate in the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four Years. 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, 8t57 Ashburtom Clover Seed. /CHOICE /QUALITY OP COWGB'ASS, RE D, WHIT E, AND ALSIKE W LANDING ex "BANGATIRA. PRICES WITHESAMPLES. ' ' "" ON APPLICATION. John Orr k Co.



MONEY_TO LEND. TIfITONEY to Lend afc LOW BATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in suras of £100 To^^sooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch. _ _________



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PROFESSOR M.WSOIX WILL LECTUUJB ON liOTe, Courtship, AND Marrfog-e. FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28. Admission ONE SHILLING 8 147 '""WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. rnENDERb are invited for the follow- X ing works :— ' Grubbing Tussocks on Rule's Road, about 270 chains. Tenders close at 11 a.m. on SATUR DAY, September 6, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 8§142 ' District Surveyors. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ff^ENDERS are invited for enlarging J_ Mains, etc., Anama, and Mayfield Districts in 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'ciock a.m., TUES DAY, September 1. Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent in 11 o'clock, SEPTEMBER 4. Tenders also invited for 100 'chains Water Race at Winslow. Lowest or auy tender not necessarily accepted. By order, WIL.WAM BAXTER, 8 145 County Engineer.



STEP-IE H-S 8H S, Market House. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TIENDERS will be received up to _L 3 p.m. on THURSDAY, Septem. bei- 3, for the following; works : — Re-forming and Blinding part of Kyle Road. Tussocking about ten miles of Roadf. Making and Metalling Footpaths*. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, % 155 Clerk.



STEPHENS "OROS. TEPHENS _O R O S. MARKET HOUSE. TEA. TEA. TEA. TUST Landed—First" consignment of New Seasons, all of which is in splendid condition and exceptional value. We therefore solicit the patronage of our Customers and the Public to try our BLENDED TEAS, Prices 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, and 2s Bd. Ceylon, pure, in areat variety from Is lOd per pound; Indians, Tippoa, FJowsry, and Mellow, from 2s per pound upwards ; Chinas, best productions in Moninga, Panyongs. Sarynues, Pecco, Congou, and other qualities, including some vevy choice Kaisows. One trial by the most sceptical will prove that our TEAS are equal to any in the market. So lovers of the Cup that cheers but never inobrhtes will do well to call and get samples^ All goods delivered in Town and Suburbs and to Railway Station. j Every attention in order to give satisfac tion regarding price and quality. Satisfaction being our motto.



It is important that Chaff be mixed with the Poisoned Wheat, and if a littl Sale is added at the time of spreading it will be taken with great avidity. TIE ASHBURTON DRUG



P $ 5? js X)OlSoNfip\ "TITHEArn JL OISONEIy W HEA.Lt "FpARMERS are advised to retain a portion of their POISONED WHEAT for laying during September, October, and the early part of November. Birds eat it] greedily during the hatching Iseason. The past winter has been much too open, and consequently unfavorable for any very great destruction of the pest.



SUPPORT local industry and the future of our Boys and Girls by buying your Boots from 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. Moison's for loss money. He will offer liis stock from SATURDAY, August 29, for two months at 10 per cent off for CASH, Repairs done at once, i Boots made to order by a competent staff; no coming and going, always here and re liable too. J. MOISON, Town Hall, East Street.



TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer on TUESDAY NEXT, 100 Crosabred EWES in lamb« fiOO Falfbml HOGGETS -I^o Fa^ Merino WETHERS. A C\r\ Crossbred EWES, four and "devJW six-tooth, in lamb to Leices ter Rama. A really prime lot. GEORGE JAMESON, | B*lsß Agent, Ashburton. ~ AGENTS WANTED. IirANTED, Agents for a GOOD \Y SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976, G.F.0., Sydney, N.S.W. 6 415 HE~Next Ciiertsey~Sale will be held on MONDAY, lira SBPT., 1 8 9 1. T, MCDOWELL, Seoretttiy.



W. H. Collier, THE CORWER," TNVITES ATTENTION to a URGE J AND CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW SPUING GOODS or EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Just Arrived, TIE LATEST NOVELTIES , . ' IN Millinery Gloves "Flowers Zephyra* Feathers Prints Underclothing Dress Oorsets Stuffs Laces Boots Tinsel Shoes Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents' Hats, &c.



TO PLOUGHMEN. WANTED, an experienced Plough man ; permanent employment. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, B*lßo Ashburton. ODDFELLOWS' HALI7 PROFESSOR MASON ON THE THROAT AND LUNGS, TO-NIGHT AT 8. 8 146 ADMISSION FREE. ~~GERALDINE RACING CLUbT SPRING MEETING, September 30, AND OCTOBEK 1. IVTOMINATIONS due August 27. Jj^l For particulars see " Weekly Press and Referee" of July 30, and sheet programmes. 8+159



SOME SPECIAL LINES OF HOSIERY & BLACK RIBBONS, Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WINTER GOODS Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION To Make Room for New Shipments. " The Corner."