the residents, and to-night they are to be guests of the Mayor and Councillors atf smoke concert. In the afternoon they are to be driven some fifteen miles into the Waimea plains.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur ton Borough Council wrß held last night. Present—Crs, E. M. Cuthbertson (elected chairman m the absence of the Mayor from illness), Thomas, Tweed, Orr, Scaly, Jones, Flower, Paul, and Anderson. Leave of absence was granted to the Mayor. The newly elected Crs. took, theii- seats and signed the usual declara tion. TINAKOE. The Chairman reported the debit balance ab the bank as standing at £307 , 11s 6d. The income from all sources re ceived since last meeting had been £116 17s 3d, of which £97 6a had been 1892 rates, and £16 2s 6d refund by Ashburton County Council for repairs done ab the traffic bridge. Of the unpaid rates for the year only £184 remained on the books, and the clerk expected that by the end of the month this would be reduced to an almost nominal sum. The interest on the overdraft for the past half year had been only £23, less than half what it had been m any six-monthly period for years. BCAFFOLDING. Mr F. Anderson, contractor for build ing the new premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, wrote asking permission to erect scaffolding m front of the new building. Mr Anderson applied for five feet of footpath. The application was granted, subject to compliance with the building by-laws. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The name of Mr J. A. Poole was put on the burgess roll for the property of the Wakanui Road Board m Moore street. Mr A. C. Prichard applied to have his name taken from the roll and tfiat of Mr R. M. Cuthbertson substituted. Th« application was granted. STANDARD SURVEY. The Chief Surveyor wrote, stating that the Borough's claim that the standard survey of the borough should be under taken by Government had been plased before the proper authorities. RESERVE RENT. Mr J. W. Timmins wrote, asking for a .reduction of the rent he was paying on the reserve 1632, the lease of which had been transferred to him from R. Lan caster. He had greatly improved the cottage upon the reserve, and he asked that a reduction from the rent, which was £10, be made, or that he receive fr«e of charge the use of three sections adjoining, ■which he was prepared to fence. The application was not entertained. RUBBISH. Mr George Gates was granted permis sion to burn gorse m the High School grounds, on the usual conditions. ENGINEERS' REI'OBT. The Engineers reported as follows:— The Works Committee beg to report on the following matters referred by the Council for consideration. 1. Concrete channelling, general.—-Your committee recommended that 80 chains of chanmelling be laid down during the coming season, to commence m the month of October, That the requisite cement be obtained by the Conncil, and tenders be invited for labo r •nly. The cost is estimated not to exceed £400, of which sum £150 was set aside for the purpose m the estimates and £230 re ceived from the sale of pipes. 2. Mr Denshires application.—ls recom mended to be granted, viz., for five chains of channelling m William street, on condition that Mr Denshire pay halt the cost. In the ordinary course this portion of channelling would not be executed for some time, but the Council has before acknowledged the advisableness jjcf granting an exceptional concession on these terms. 3. Naming streets on corner buildings.— Your Committee have obtained information from Christchurch as to cost of name plates, and recommend, on account of the expense and the few streets m which there are corner houses available, that the matter be left m abeyance. 4. Additional Water Cart.—On account of the cost of an extra water cart which in volves «also the purchase of another horse and harness, and the wages of another man, your committee lecommended that before incurring the expense, experiments be made as to the probability of watering part of East Street by hose from standpipes m connection with the supply line of pipes already partly laid down Bast Street. 5. Dr Tweed's applicatien. —On consider ing this application for taking water from a street channel, your committee come to the conclusion that it involves a very important principle which may be adopted m other portions of the borough for sanitary and flushing purposes. They recommend, there fore, that the Engineer be requested to submit a report on the subject, also on the use of the channel water generally—and that this particular case be held m abeyance until such report is considered by the Council. , , . The labour gang have been engaged m ploughing and carting grass off streets, shingling footpaths, cleaning side channels, spreading shingle on town belts, repairing footpaths on the Alford Forest road, renewing culverts, planting willows and poplars m river bed, attending to the water supply, and sundry maintenance work, lbe contractor has completed the delivery of of shingle on the streets and belts. The clauses m the report were con sidered categorically, and after discussion adopted. „ . The Inspector of Nuisances was re ported as seriously, ill and that the foreman of works had taken up his duties temp orarily, and reported on certain sections which were not m a cleanly condition. It was decided to proceed against the owners of one section to compel its being put m a sanitary condition. It waa decided to erect a lump post at the junction of Burnett and Tancred streets west. BY-LAWS. The Chairman suggested that the local press might draw public attention to the Srovisions of the amended by-laws, and Ss Tweed and Paul advised that warmng should be given by the Inspector ot Nukances to certain parties who were m the habit, probably trom ignorance, of acting contrary to the provisions of the Borough by-laws. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. The following Committees were ap pointed, with the Mayor a member ex Thomas, Flower, Orr and ir,n«s Cr Orr to be Chairman. By Laws-Crs Scaly, Paul, Cuthberfc son, and Thomas, Mr Scaly Chairman. Finance-Crs Orr, Thomas, and Cuth bert«on, Or Thomas Chairman. Reserves— Crs Scaly, Anderson, Paul, Orr, Or Scaly Chairman. Lighting—Crs Jones, Anderson, Paul, and Scaly, Or Scaly Chairman. T?Se Brigade—Crs Cuthbertson, Orr, Flower and Jones, Cr Cuthbertson Chair- m Library—Ors Cuthbertson, Flower, Paul, and Anderson, Cr Paul Chairman Hospital Delegafces-The Mayor and Cr Orr. WAKA.NUI CREEK. The Allenlon-Netherby water supply question was held over pending the settlement of the Wakanui creek diffi culty by the County Council. LAMPS, Cr Flower asked that a lamp be erected at the Junction of Wills and The matter was referred to the Lighting Committee. ACCOUNTS. Accounts tithe amount of £120 were passed for payment and the Council sat as a

DOMAIN BOARD.

Messrs Keir and Tucker waited on the Board with a request on behalf of rate faysrs resident m AUenton district that

the footpaths* through the upper part of hhe Domain be formed, and haying been formed that, when the paddocks are oloughed the tenant be not allowed to plough up the footpaths. t The deputation were assured their re quest ■would be attended to. DOMAIN WOBKS COMMITTEE REPOKT. The report of the Domain Works Com mittee was read as follow*:-- Charges for Domain.—lour Committee beg to recommend that the following be the Annual charges to be paid by the various Athletic Clubs and Societies for the use of che Domain, viz :—The Caledonian Society, theAshburton Cycling Club and the Swim ming Club, £8 8s each; the Cricket Club and the Football Club, £5 5& each. Each Club or Society to have the right to charge on one close day for the sum named. These charges are arrived at from the baais that the sum of £3 3s is charged as an annual subscription, the sum of £5 5s and of £2 2s respectively for the right of charging on one close day. . ■ 2. Tennis Club's application.—Yoar Com mittee recommend that; the Tennis Club be allowed to have a site m the Domain on which to form courts at a rental of £3 3s per annum. The site is to be subject to the Board'i approval, and the work is to be car ried out to the Engineer's satisfaction. The site selected by the Club is near the care taker's cottage. 3. Pavilion. —Your Committee also re commend that the pavilion m the sports ground be extended about twelve feet so as to form a second room, which is to be pro vided with a chimney and fire phtce with conveniences for boiling water. After some discussion the first clause was adopted with the following altera tions :— That the Cricket Club's contribu tion be reduced to £3 3s. and that the three first named bodies be allowed a second close day at a charge of £5 ss, and the Football Club £3 3e. The second clause was adopted with power to the Committee to select the site. The third clause was adopted as it stood. The caretaker was instructed not to allow either horse men or vehicles to go upon the sports grounds without permis sion from the Board. The Domain Works Committee—Messrs Scaly, Orr and Jones—were re-elected, with the name of Mr Thomas added. The Board then adjourned.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] (Received September 13, 10.30 a.m. LA.BOR MATTERS. London, September 12, As an instance of the condition of some London workshops it was stated at the Trades Union Congress that two months ago clothes were made for the Duke of York by tailoresses in a fever stricken house, with a child%ing dead next door. Three thousand hands employed on naval construction and armaments at Barrow-in-Furness, have struck against a reduction of 5 per cent.

THE CABLE GUARANTEE.

An influential deputation waits on Mr W. H. Wilson, member of the Queensland Government, and formerly Postmaster-General, on October 5, to urge the Queensland Government to follow the example of New Zealand m joining m the cable guarantee, at least until a Pacific cable is available.

MRS MAYBRICK.

Mr Asquith, Home Secretary, re fuses to release Mrs Maybrick.

RUSSIA AND INDIA.

The " Standard " says the Russian Government hopes Captain Yanoff will be settled so securely m the Pamirs by the spring that it will be useless for China to attempt to dislodge him. St. Petersburg, September 12. The " Novoe VYemya" says Yan off's expedition is not for scientific purposes, but solely to strength Russia's authority m the Pamirs. (Received September 13, 10.55 a.m.) Calcutta, September 12. The Ruler of Chutral, a small dis trict m the mountainous country on the north-west frontier of India, is dead. A younger son seized the throne, ard it is feared the elder will ask Russian aid to reinstate him.

SOUTH AMERICAN BEEF.

London, Septembtr 12. The attempt to establish an export trade m beef from the Argentine has proved a failure.

VENEZUELA.

New York, September 12. New from Venezuela states that General Pepper, under directions of the dictator Mendoza, arrested the leading merchants and European Gonsuls at La Guayra, and insisted on heavy ran soms. The American Consul, acting m concert with the British and French Consuls, demanded the release of his colleagues. Pepper showed some hesi tation, whereupon ths foreign warships prepared for action. Mendoza then gave orders to release the prisoners, and it is reported has since resigned the dictatorship.

THE GERMAN ARMY.

Berlin, September 12. The German Liberal press is hostile to the proposed increase of the army at great coat.

(Receivsd September 13, 11.10 a.m.)

OBITUARY,

London, September 12. The Earl of Essex is dead.

ORENT STEAMSHIP COM PANY.

The interim report of the Orient Steamship Company shows a slight in crease m the passenger traffic, but the net earnings were less than last year. There is balance to profit and loss account on the mail service and other business.

MR MUNRO.

Mr Munro, AgentfeGeneral of Vic toria, is obliged to delay his departure on account of his daughter's illness.

AGRARIAN OUTRAGES.

Agrarian outrages and threats m Ireland are increasing.

THE RUSSIAN FAMINE.

St. Petersburg, September 12. Thirty millions of roubles will be required for seed corn m the eleven provinces of Russia devasted by famine.

AUSTRALIAN.

RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION.

Syi>ney. September 13. At a meeting attended by five thou sand people, an address bearing twenty thousand signatures was presented to the railway commissioners expressing i» their aclwiaistratipn.

This was am outcome of the recent charges brought against the Commis sioners.

MELBOURNE FINANCES.

Melbourne, September 13. Sir Benjamin Benjamin has become bankrupt; liabilities £52,000, assets £30,000. The insolvency is caused by his connection with the Imperial Banking Company, of which he was, 1 chairman. I

THE CABLE GUARANTEE.

Brisbane, September 13. Replying to a request from the Victorian Ministry to reconsider the decision not to join m the cable guarantee, the Postmaster-General states that he sees no reason to aban don the position already taken up.

FRENCH PRETENSIONS.

The brigantine Sarah Pile recently sailed to Chesterfield Island to load guano, The Governor of New Cale donia notified the captain that the island belonged to France, and none had a right to remove guano without the permission of the French Govern ment.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION) .Insolvent Solicitor. , Auckland, September 13. Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown solici tor, who is to be replaced by Mr Tole next criminal session, has filed a petition m insolvency. Vh« Premier. Wellington, September 13. The Premier is better to-day, and ex pects to be m his place m the House this afternoon. Wellington Fruitgrower*' jL.a»ociatlon. At a meeting of the members of the Wellington Fruitgrowers' Association a resolution was passed regretting the opposition shown m Parliament to what the members considered to be fair and equitable and m the interests of all the shareholders. The Association has £500 m hand, contributed for the purposes of bush felling, but is was decided to post pone the question of proceeding with the work. Divorce Cases. In the Divorce Court J. B. Snasdell, laborer, Woodville, obtained a decree nisi against his wife on the ground of adultery. Kate Phillips sued her husband, J. H. Phillips, formerly surveyor, for divorce, on the grounds of adultery and desertion. The case was adjourned for further proof of the alleged adultery.

THE ASHBTTRTJON &TTAKDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1892.



At a meeting of the Ashburton Fire Brigade held last Wednesday a letter was received from the Secretary of the Fire Brigades Association, asking if the Brigade would invit» the Association to hold its next conference at Ashburtom. It was unani mously resolved by those present to invite the Association to hold the next annual meeting of delegates m Ashburton, and February 7, 1893, was the date suggested for the meeting. The matter was taken up with enthusiasm, and it was decided to re quest neighbouring brigades that they should use their influence to have the wish of the Ashburton Brigade carried out. Should the Association accept the invitation, it is the intention of the local brigade to spare no pains m making the visit of the delegates an enjoyable one.



"TAMES PAIN AND 'SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, EX\, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. •jlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. -pi l i x i r~ttiYa k FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be witlu exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exacLy suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitse will cure. \\li severe, you may neve immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem m clir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitai w work wonders m your case, Jfilixir Vitee is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most en Bmif+s n| Tft JP/I per" u»y woe matte by dCll oCtT persons of either-.sex m their own localities, at work for üb. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil! start you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune, honorablj and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys arid girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars ttndinstructions mailed free. Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once SnsrsoK: & Co., "Poitland, Maine, Unite ■ Sate 121 -" UN'ENoRMOCS~ AMOUNT OF"" Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USINO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from nil Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale fram the manufacturers'. Ccxsingtox & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchuich. i) 31 ' NEW~SHOKING FOBGE BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, F.R>VlSfI£ DAJLY, Late ot Ashburfcon Forks, WISHP/S to inform his fdcmls and tlie public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m alove Business m NEW FREMISEB, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Oflico and Kilworth's thop Go 4 roomey stand for Haraes. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a rpeciality. A GE NIS WA3S TE D. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early 1' as only a limited number ia required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO" {>76 *P.(V, Syddpey N.S.W



James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC. ORR'9 BtIKDIICfS EAST STREET



{ S ALE ow 0N AT EART^ EEDLEWORKDE p oI^ SAU^DKRS' BUILDINGS^ jVJ OVELTTKS m Fancy Work for the 1 * present, serj^on. t/ W A/^' USI Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHIF^DP^N'S UKAPER : a^rburtoW~gu£bs)un, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription.Jineludin Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards' Menu.?; Receipt Forme Pbsters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes o.hr>



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & GO- , Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fou SPRING SOWING Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, - Cocksfoot,, Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS I'OR SALE, new patent. j. scaly" & co. »§ISC 'TO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brothel- to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, TERMS : Single mare, £5; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due 3 ANUARY 4, 1893. Groom'e fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park ; 8§199 Or Groom m Charge. rO STAKD AT NETEERBY FARM, Ashburton, AND VISIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasnian. Stands 16 hands l£ inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved infoal. Terms, £3 3<» per mare ; payable January 4 1,1893. Guarantees, £5 Es ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. JoliiuiF^aSikiier WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKET, ! 9*62 Proprietor. W. H.PageV BLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, and CO&OHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mk George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building m all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will bo promptly and carefully executed. He lifts sold ■ THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY, BURNETT STREET, to his brother, Joifli Pa»bt, jruw.f ■who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by .JOHN PA GET, Junk.., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while m business m Ashburton, and hopes to be equally favored m bis DW venture a WAKXNUI. 9|«



LAZARUS' TDATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT _L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT. FOR ASH BURTON, H. SALEK, ;. Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is^ prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9 STARTLING NEWS. ~~ James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TREES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. T have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON.



ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. fXBE of the Largest Stocks of ftll kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OP ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUM^ Of Every Class, the Choicest « . Best As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on" obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos- Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON BIJUFKEWJIJIIfiIwiiI Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up Camtal £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 TJIOR the transaction of General Jt ' Banking Business this Bank will opien at RAKAU on THURSDAY, 14th July instant,, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Ban of New South Wales, W. i*. RliiiKl, Christchurch. July 11, 189*. 7 7 ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameron Street, Ashbukton ; near Post Office, Titos. JB. Itilworth, Proprietor fT^HESE works are well equipped with I best Modern Machinery for ths Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK m i Iron or Timber. Specialties. The manufacture of GRASS AND GRAIN CLEANING MACHrNERY, WATER WHEELS FOR PUMPING, IRRIGATION, ETC. THE REPAIRS OF Traction, Portable, and Stationary Etatgiu^s, JKmpeva and Bindery etc, B|.§



W. H. Collins & Co. ARE Makinp Bona Fide REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIRBIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmei-8, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. We hold tho Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervisio* of Mb J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER ATgis fid PER tOOf* Newcastle, Westport, Mount Homers, and Malvern Goal. W, H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS' AND IMPORTERS. z —*v — AGENTS FOR| Gr £ y Valley eompanv . 1 ' ~S. SALBK, i Watchmaker and Jeweller. .TEMPORARY PREMISES AT W. C. DAVIS REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEARED AT AUTY PHICE. MX" STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, has to be SOLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. F FOR Wedding Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. These will be found goods specially suitable and at Less than COST PRICE. MUST BE CLEARED. Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usual JS. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



O DAILY Stephens DBUVERY OF OTEPHENS "DROS. GOODS TO STEPHENS GROCERIES ALL PARTS STEPHENS' of CROCKERY ASHBURTON STEPHENS' IRONMONGERY or by STEPHENS' RAILWAY. FURNISHINGS STEPHENS' __ GLASS WARE STEPHENS' CHINA THE STEPHENS' MARKET ADDRESS STEPHENS' is HOUSE _ MASKED LgTEPHENS' gROS. HOUSE, Stephens btjrnett STREET. HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, TXAS re-opened m Shop hitherto •*-*■ occupied by Professor Robottom, toast Street, Ashburton, with a complete J stock of Tobacconist's Goods. The HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT s undet t c supervision of Mr James Purchase so well and favorably known m the trade. . * WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used m the Ohristchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 W?W«atW 6tpect, OhrfctctlWrch, 950



WILLIAM SPAREOW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me tc do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of m Ashburton., Come -and See for Yourself. NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : UHf 8 The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONj 8 200



Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRI2H.MEBAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, and wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V &\ N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zona, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK Oi' LADIES'& GENTS 1 BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated. Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR,



Tucker X Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT»fi & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, &o.| Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sliarplin and Co., Sawmillers, /iford Forest. Deeriug All-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates. mnCKER AND DEAN WEST STREET.



R. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOR," TTAS just received the latest novelties TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m the I town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Notk^Addeehs.— Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, 4 E C A D E.



! GREAT SALE AT Pickford X UntirlH'* PREMIER ASHBURTON ; FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH \ J PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.-~ Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, m Rimu. Ir»n Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety, ■Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. IH A V E FOR SALE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A Large Quantity ot Cowgrass Red Clover White Clover Vlsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy . Ribgrass <fee, &c, &c. These Seeds are the best obtainable, and farmers contemplating sowing down during the present eeason will do well to compare quality m conjunction with price before purchasing elsewhere. Machine Dressed RYEGRASS, true perennial, on sale m any quantities. John Gt. Restell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. MORE OF THE~PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to in form the Public that he is taking cabinet pictures for 2s 6d. This charge is made to secure legitimate trade ; and any one giving an order for a dozen can get the balance for 12a 6d. So come yourselves, and bring your tamilies, and come early. The Professor also wishes to call particular attention to the folly of giving travellers from other colonies orders for enlargements when equally good work can be obtained m this colony at half the cost. Let it also be borne m mind that photos taken m New Zealand are acknowledged by the photo graphic artists of Britain to surpass any m the world. So be wise; keep the money m the district, and get your enlargements done at home. They are guaranteed to give satisfaction, and you sign no book, to compel you to take them, good or bad. . Come early and avoid the rush. C.D.V. 7s 6d per dozen ; Cabinets, 15s per dozen.



MR JOHN G- RESTELL- _^ WANTED— A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. ■ JOHN G. RESTELL. "~~ FABMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Buccleueh Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 Divided into Farms of from () ACRES TO ][g26 ACBES ' The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Soroers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want ot c?ood farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at ' a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., La., . Christchurch and Rakaia j Or, JOHN O, RESTjsLL, qq Ashburton. ~~ ~FubTio~lsrotioes. XinBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. COPIES of tha amended BOROUGH BY-LAWS, may now be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office ; Price Is. THE Next Onertsey Sale will be held on. . MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 18 S 2 t. McDowell, r j Secretary



FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO, are instructed by Messrs E. B. and R. Millton to oiler for Private Sale i TWELVE FARMS adjoining; the Winchmore Estate, varying from 100 to 600 Acres. Apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch. Ur to the Land and Stock Agents m Ashburton. Mr G. Robertson, Winchmore road, is n charge of the farms. 9*49



NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' AND COUNTRY SETTLERS' LEAGUE. A PUBLIC MEETING under the aus pices of the above League will be held at the Schoolhouse, Pendarves, on FRDIAY, September 16, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of explaining and dis cussing the scope and objects of the League. 9 98 HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. BIENNIAL ELECTION. TVTOTTCE is hereby given that MR 131 WILLIAM MoRAE has with drawn his name as a candidate for the office of Commissioner at the Election on September 21, 1892. P J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton^Sept. 13, 1892. 9j7 Rink de Paris mHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. " TTt- FOR" TND CO.