Mr John Ore then formally laid the foundation istone at the northern corner, in the cavity of which the sealed bottle had been carefully cemented. He said some people asked why a ceremony of this kind was gone through on such an oc casion 1 It was gone through to mark the importance of a great event, and to com memorate it. He believed that they had evidence before them that day of the pro gress that Christianity wasmakm?, and as education spread Christianity would make more rapid progiess than ever it had done hitherto! He trusted that the event they had that day met to celebrate would in God's hand prove a blessing to many people, and that the church wotdd prosper 'more than it hitherto done. Be declared the stone well and truly laid. Mr W. H. Collins in a few words de clared the stone, in the western corner well and truly laid. The Rev Mr Lawry stated that both stones had been presented to to fi the Church by Mr J. B. Sfc«eJ- fche firat bearing the date 1877, !•£ fifteen years ago by Mr Alfred Saunders, had been the giftof Mr Steel, and nowbeen again laid by Mr Collins; Mr Steel had also been the donor of the stone dated 1892, iust laid by Mr Orr. ( Applause.) The R«v. H. R. Dewsbury, as repre senting in a semi-official capacity the Wesleyan Church, congratulated the circuit on the occasion. It spoke well for its vigor, vitality, and enterprise that not withatanding the severe financial de pression through which it had passed, it was prepared to lay upon itself an exten sive obligation. Ib had acted wi3ely in taking the church away from a remote site, and bringing it to a mag nificent site in the centre of the town. A fatal blunder in the past had been that their churches were built in out of the way corners where strangers had to search for them, The rev. gentle man spoke at some length, specially urging upon the young to build the fabric of their lives upon the sure foundation of Jesus Christ, and they would have a structure that would not decay, but would last while eternity endured. Mr Stephen Chapman, who had arrived, Baid he was glad to see the Church moved to its new site, as he believed in bringing the Church as near to the people as they possibly could, and in trying also to get them inside, in reforming their lives, and bringing them to God. A collection amounting to nearly ±0 was taken, and votes of tharnta were passed to Mr Ferriman for the loan of his organ, to the singers, to the speakers, and to the chairman, and three cheers were given for Mr Eggletdn for his successfuJ removal of the Church without damage and without accident. The proceedings then closed with the Benediction.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 20. An important native land case is before the Native Lands Court. The claim is by Mere, daughter of the late chief Paon Turhere, to certain portions of the Orakei Block, near Auckland. The block is valued at £50,000. Two of Paul's nephews dispute the claim. At a meeting of the creditors of Mr Hudson Williamson, late Crown Prose cutor, the unsecured liabilities were stated at £1620, and the asset* at £61. A resolution was carried—" That it appears that the debtor's troubles commenced in 1886, after becoming involved in a busi ness matter with a client who shortly afterwards left the colony, and looking to the debtor's efforts and anxiety to pay his creditors in full, this meeting resolves that his discharge be facilitated by the Official Assignee. Wellihgtoi!, September 20. The.boot trade conference resolved to day to hold an open conference for all persona engaged in the trade, whether as employers or employees, at Christchurch, three weeks hence, for the purpose of die* cussing the statement submitted by the employees, which involves an increase upon the present schedule of pi ices.

The Moeller Affair.

[fKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, September 20. Moeller's corpse has a wound on the fore head, which, it is thought, may have been caused by the propeller, or by the body being thrown upon the rocks. It was blowing freshly at the time and the water was lumpy. Moeller's forgeries are numerous, nearly all the loan companies in town having suffered, though not for very large amounts. It is believed that he had a confederate, as the writings on the forged notes are in two dif ferent hands, one »f them a good bold style, whereas Moeller's was not good writing.

The Wellington Murder.

THE INQUEST. [PER KtJBSS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, September 20, Dr Tripe, who examined Greenrose's body, gaid that the bullet had gone through the heart and lung and embedded itself so firmly in the spinal column, that it had to be sawn out. He found marks of a blow on the face, but no other gunshot wound, from which it would appear that those who say Greenrose was first shot in the head must have been mistaken. The evidence of Petereen, Stohr, and Johansen, who accompanied deceased and Lynch, was then taken. They all deposed that Finley was knocked down before he began to fire, and Peterson thought that the first two shots wrre fired from his pocket. John Campbell, sailmakeron the Waiaiate, said that he saw the whole thing from the ship> and contradicted the previous wit nesses as to Finlay being on his back. He was positive that he was never down, but he corroborated their statement as to the prisoner firing from his pocket, going so far fw to §ay that Fjhley never took his hand from his pocket for' the first four shots. When the men met, Lynch struck Seele twice, and Greenrose hit Finley. It was when he attempted to strike him again that Finley shot him. Seele was egging Finley on to shoot the men, and especially Lynch. He also heard him suggest that they should go to the ship and get his shooting iron. Finley kicked Greenrose's body as he passed it. * "Examination of the coat worn by Finley on' Sunday proves t'haj; the stpfcs we.re fifed from the pockets, as alleged by witnesses yesterday: '

THE MARKETS.

!JS» J?fc|SS» ASSOCIATION.) Looton, September 19. Wool is brisk and sales are spirited. For the Queensland clip, though ifc is not ho good as last season, there is exceedingly good competition. One parcel fetched B|d feo 9|d. "The deposits in the Commercial Build ing Society are under £40,000, and the assets are expected to pay 16a in the £.

Fishing licenses for the season are now ready, and can be obtained from the Hon Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society, Mr E. B. Simpson, Union Bank. >TJie Bey -M, M. Dewsbuiy> of Ohrist chftrch, delivered his promised lecture on ♦;< Charles Dickens" in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. Unfortunaely the dis agree ible] weather prevented as large an attendance as might have been expected, and as certainly would have been present jiad the weather been less siirly.'' $cv S.!Lawry(was chairman'Wd'introduced tjie lecturer, who gave a graphic description pf tlfc noveliste' hia^oty, arid passed :Kign encomiums on his life s work. In illustra' tion of his theme, the rev. lecturer, who is a good elocutionist, recited with. great effect many telling descriptive passages from the works of the great master of fiction of our time. After the lecture songs were sung by Mrs Flower and Miss Steel, and the usual vote* of thwjke were po«g«d,

THE ASfIfitJRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPIEMBER 21, 1893



GREAT SALE Pickford & Umtfrlll'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TJttiRNITURE o7~all kinds, Carpets, JJ Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. . ~-i Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebouiscd Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Dravrers Washstands, Fancj Tables <fee., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, ani American Chairs, in great variety. [Venetian Blinds made to order, -NOTE ADDRESS- , PICKFORD & UNDRILLif TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. PHOTOGBAPHIC NOTICE. •____ MORE OF THE PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to .in form the Public that he is taking cabinet pictures for 2a 6'l. This charge » made to secure legitimate trade ; and any one giving an order for a dozen can get the balance for 12s 6d. So come yourselves, and bring your iamilies, and come early. The Professor also wishes to call particular attention to the folly of giving travellers from other colonies orders for enlargement* * when equally good work can be obtained in this colony at half the cost. Let it also be borne in mind that photos taken in Now Zealand are acknowledged by the photo graphic artißta of Britain to surpass a»y fa the world. So be wise; keep the money in the district, and get your enlargement* done at borne. They are guaranteed to.give, satisfaction, and you sign no hook,. t« compel you to take them, good or bad. Come early and avoid the rush. C.D.V. 7s 8d per dozen j Cabinets, 16« per dcMtf. ' TJto~iießt Tea IN CANTERBURY for th» money, and free from any exoesa of astring«Mf, .& COUNTESS 25, ; 4*l YOTO Q»OCBX»< :' • •"' - ■ ''..•* '•"■•■'■■■*•[,;,



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETTE rnHE oldestT"" wealthiest I AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus JETery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, «10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS 1 STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 percent, BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding X™**™*! Bonuses amounting to ±I,UOy,WU. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. .In'BUBE.YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P> SOCIETY, And secure a BONUS EWRY YEAH Policies in Force ... ... __,_ JJJHjJ? Sum Assured ... ... *».«*£» Annual Income ... ... tl.ow,a*/ Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9* PERCENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Of?ice— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. JJERRV, District Secretary, Ohristchuroh. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton.



r' wool" r s t^^WsmS TTT E A, R E PREPARED TO MA X B LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION ; M UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS ¥OR SALE AT " - ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE. Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, *c can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. 1 '■ - ■ -■ -..r:j ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, i. and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor, ..' •,f -V THE DATES OF OUR SALES WILL BE DULY ADVERHSKD. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT IiOWBSST CUBKENT EATKS FBIEDBAJSTDJER BHOS J Oraighrad & Bbrrtman (Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. ™d W. Craighead, Amalgamated). WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR -■ HE.W GOO DS (ex s.B. Aiawa),■comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW SUMMER TWEEDS _. ww epnTrn SUiriNGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS. WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, 4c. TVfff LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER T SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. POOD ENGLISH TWEED TROUSERS 21s. hW "COMPARE OUR PRICES. . x XT £*r VCT ■■fiRAIGHIBAD'S reputation fo« - lTnriOrtailt-"Xl* <X> >▼• V^ FIRST-CLASS FIT and imr , WORKMANSHIP has lcng bsen established-in thuf - district, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Cutting and Tailoring in every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction in every respect. =; ' AU* inst o D enedout s a shipment o! NEW HATS, SHIRTS,TIES, 4c. Also, just opened om>, r Craiffhead & Berryman^ 'Tailors & Outfitter*, W. H. Collins & Co. A UEMainn? Bona Fide BEDUCTIOSS in COOKING RANGES, REGISTER A/ GRATES, FENDERS, and FIRKIRONS, NEW STOCK.S of Ptins, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brusli- , ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Meners. Also,—New stocks of TIN WARE ot every description. We hold the Largest tiud most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS in the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervision of Mb J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER At"§Ts 6iJ PERIOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W, H. COiIINS & CO., : MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. ■:■■ ■■-. ■ ' -'-v**— AGENTS FOR| GreyValleyCoalConipany>



i-'upnc ISoW c:-. LLEWKLL ~YIS O WEW, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AJND THEORETICAL, WILL recommence with his pupils next MONDAY, September 26. Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. <  \ . ' ■■-;.;•: , .. ; 9 134 rTIHE MERCANTILE AND~BANK- X RUPTCY GAZETTE OF NEW ZEALAND. Proprietors—The Trade Auxiliary Firm N. 3., Ltd., Morten's Buildings, ChristchuFch. With which is incorporated " The Weekly Advertiser." Published every THURSDAY morn Contains— Particulars of Bills of Bale, Stock gages, Liens on Wool and roy v Bailments, Affidavits of Satisfaction Bankruptcy Petitions and Dis charges, &c., filed during each weekj Also— Carefully revised Share and Produc Market Reports, Latest Legs Decisions, Original Articles, illus trating the working of Commercial Law, and other interesting and valuable matter, Abs )lutely Indispensable to the Safety of All Traders. Terms—£l Is, or£llos(including"Diges and Index) per annum, strictly payable n advance. Free Sample Copies obtainable from Agent, . MR HARRY FRANCIS, East Street, Ash burton. |Accounts Col ected for Subscribers, Agencies throughout New Zealand and Australia RELIABLE TRIVATE INFORMATION Aa to the Commercial Standing of all Traders { NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. A S the whirl of time has ushered in XJI. Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- ':' Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING ■ Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOI& SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Rjegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowfhke, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS [n endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS J'OR SALE, new patent. ' J". SEALY & CO. '§150 n " The Corner," Ashburton, September 20, '92. s Madam,— J RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, tiith due regard to economy:, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods *to be obtained in Christchurch or elsewhere. I have jiost received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of neiv designs in Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on vieiv, and I confidently recommend them to your notice. Although ike quantity is larg 1 1 anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance, holicieing the favor of a visit of inspection. I am, Madam, Yours Obediently, W. U Collier.



It ink iic Paris rpHE ABOVE will BE CLOSED Until further notice. rpHE Next Cbertsey Sale will be beld _L on MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 18 S 2 t. McDowell, Secretary ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. QNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCB COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and 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. Tkos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERiBANK, ASHFURTON STArBTLiNG- NEWS. >■- James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks, ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of &U 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 in 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 cf my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out in October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON WJI Paget, -QLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, _O and COA.CHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY, BURNETT STREET, to his brother, John Pa«et, jx.v, 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, Junr., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the ! patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be i equally favored in his new venture at WAKANUI. n NOTICE. TTAYING PURCHASED from Mr |~1 Uames Craigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IK THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. Joint Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 "~MR JOHN~GrRESTELL ~^_ WAN Cd 0 A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FAEMS. FOR SALE BY PRIYiTE TREATY. MR JOHN tt. RESTELL has beer instructed to Sell, in conjunction with the Nkw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited,— The whole of the well-known Biiccleiicli Estate, Comprising 7865 a ores 7865 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 Q26 ACRES' The land is of good quality and we] situated, the Mount Sorners Railway lin passing through the Estate. Persons ii want ot good farms would do well t inspect this property > as it will be sold a a reasonable price and on very liben: terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MEP CANTILR AGENCY CQ., Ld., . Christchurch and R&kaia; t



~ TENDERS. i m3NDERS are invited for building ■*•• house. Pl»n and specification to be seen at the residence of R- Bkifcb, Clark Street, Alford Forest Boad. g Tenders to be sent in by SEPTEMBER 26 9 i4B R. BRUCE. "THE DISPENSARY," ASHBURTON. , M* J3ROOKE Begs to notify that HE HAS BETURNED PERMANENTLY INTO THOSE EXTENSIVE PREMISES Next door to Mb, .John Ore's Ironmonger's shop. N.B.—Everything being destroyed by the fire, all Drugs perfectly fresh. Oaten Sheaf Chaff T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — CRUSHED OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ETC. John GL Restell. mtice: HAVING purchased a business in South Canterbury, I have decided TO SELL MY BUSINESS AT TINWALD, where I have been doing a very successful GROCERY, BAKERY, AND BUTCHERY TRADE. There ia a first class connection with the business, and the stocky not being heavy, a good opening offers to an energetic man with a small capital. Intending Purchasers must apply before 25th inst., either to me or Mr Henky Zander, of Ashburton, where full parti culars can be obtained. My carts will cease running the usual rounds cm the 27th inst. ANDREW" TERRAS. 9t152 _ Tost! Lost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired in time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at once, so tfiat you may reap A LIBERAL REWARD for your past labours. AJso bear in mind that your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. For the execution of such repairs THE ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUNDRY are well equipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and MACHINERY. IKr Note the Address.—CAM KRON STREET, near the POST OFFICE. Thos. E. lillworth, PROPRIETOR. X. T. FORD & CO "VI "EW ZEALAND WOOL S CORES. IN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, CHRiSTOBTftcH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtoi) Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. STEPHEMS BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOOA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS. —HARDWARE.— Garden Toools ; and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, Holloware, Tinw,are, frying ' Utensils, $orks, Spades, Shovels, &o. Plated ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Bedsteads and Wire Mattresses. CROCKERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES B,ei=}t selecti'm in Ashburton. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOW 2 AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punc|ua.lly attended to. Stephens Bros Market House,



ENTERTAIWMEWIS QDDPELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, THE DAMPIERS AND THE Australian .Oramatic Co. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY In Henry Pettitfc and George Uonquest's most Popular, Sensational and Emotional Drama The Green JLanes of ISngrland. Gentleman George (one of the Fancy) Alfred Dampier, (With recitals— ' Balaclava Charge,' and, by special request, 'Little Jim. 1 Margaret Wheatstone—Miss Lilly Dampier, Martha Flint—Miss Katherine Russell, And the full strength of the AUSTRALIAN DRAMATIS COMPANY. Note—The Scenery used for this night has been painted specially for small stages of New Zealand—by "Alta," effects by Ren no, incidental music by P. H. Kehoe. Popular Prices, 3s and 2s. LIEUT. M. ROSE, Business Manager. GEORGE BULLER, Acting Manager. 9§llß Public Notices. PHE CYCLING CLUB invite Tenders *- till SEPTEMBER 24, for the Main tenance, etc, of the Domain Track, from OCTOBER 1, 1892, till EASTER MON DAY, 1893. List of duties to be had on application to Secretary. The lowest; or any tender not neces sarily accepted. F. DENBY, 9 Hon. Sec, ASHBURTON " AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TW'OTICE.-Salt Butter must be in the J-" hands of the undersigned nob later than SATURDAY, October 1,1892. JNO. J. C. QQANE, 9 150 Secretary. THE ART NEEDLEWORK~AND~ FANCY REPOSITORY. IVT OW showing some lovely New Goods x^ (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, in eilk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. . Also, New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinatorea. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMB, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, ashbuetoiTwooiTsalls mHE FIRST WOOL SALE Will be held on THURSDAY, December 8, Instead of December 19, And the Two Following Sales will be held on THE DAYS ALREADY ADVER TISED, Viz., MONDAY, JANUARY 23. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13. MILES and CO. D. THOMAS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. N.Z. LOAN & M.A. COM PANY, LIMITED, Per JOHN. G. RESTELL. 8J52 u.s,s co : r~liM o.s s., cc If UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL pkom LYTTEL TOH. AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland*—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. MILES & CO. Agents for FISHING- TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry ITried lander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has iust opened ex Aorangi, A LAKGM & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Designs. MINNOWS in great variety, including the well known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and th.c popular j£ill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks. Gut, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags, and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks, A Complete Stock ot FISHING RODS CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers Harry IHrledllaiiaer, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOOL'S EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a fe\ splendid singing birds left. 9*15 MOUNT SOMERS (OIL! COAL! Superior Quality now bein,g osered i \ ' the Public. JF 0 R S A L BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, EV 0. B. KNIGHT.



Mr Habens' report on the charges againsq the management of the Caversham Industrial School has been under discussion in the Cabinet, Ministers decline to make the decision known, but the " Wellington Post" states that information has been received from Dunedin that Mr and Mrs Titchener, | the matter and matron, are to be relieved on compensation, and that the resignation of their son, Hugh Titchener, who was schoolmaster at the institution, and against whom charges of immorality were laid, which were the subject of Mr Hebons' enquiry, has been accepted, When Mr Gladstone introduced his Home Rule bill he declared it had many rivals but not an equal. Passing from the region of politics to domestic life we believe the remark to be true o£ Warburton Can't Be Beat baking Powder. Try it.—Adrfc. Keating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony | tates that no other medicine is so effectual n the cure of those ? dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. .For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists in tins Is £d and 3s 9 each The " Family Doctor " of July 16 says :— We have seen hosts of letters from all aorta and conditions of people, in which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have received from the wonderful mixture, which as a curative agent cannot be too highly estimated, since it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities and restores it to its normal condition. If the blood is diseased, the body is diseased, and the patient languishes. Clarke's Blood Mixture is a medicine of the greatest possible value, and it has attained a popularity almost unprecedented. It is certainly the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light up to the present time, and we can with the utmost confidence re commend it to our subscribers and the public generally.—(Advt)



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ANY Farmer having had the services of "Phoenix" for his mares last season, will kindly communicate with E. Oookson, urgent, Livery Stables. 9t144 ASHBURTON TcCLIM ATIS ATIoIT BOCIKTT. T lOENSES to Fish may now be had I_J from the undersigned at Ashburton. E. B. SIMPSON, 9§149 Hon. Secretary. ~ "for" sale. B=r" CAPE BARLEY AND CHAMPION POTATOES, From imported seed, Price in trucks at Winslow : Barley ... 2s per bushel Potatoes ... £2 per ton Sacks extra. JOHN GRIGG, 9+141. Longbeach. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRIZ P M EDAL 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, ani wear them. „ Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flower?, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment; of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Q 'illbone,'Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lac '.'. me, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LABQEST STQCK o* LADIES' & GENTS' BOOTS in Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR, E. E. Dowlb, <;the eimes tailob; HAS just received the latest novelties in TWEEDS, COATINGS, *' WORSTED TROUSERINGS, " qO¥ERT CqATlfe, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me' a call.' Greatest assortment in the town to choose from, LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART , MENT. Notb Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock' Office, i ROAD £,



We clip the following important testimol nial from the "Illawarra Mercury " (N.S.W.) of| the 30th March. It needs no comment:— Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—■" Seeing the said Extract advertised in the 'Illawarra Mercury,' hia intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use Of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March hist., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract i cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the' Mercury,' We have much pleasure in complying with Mr Loveday s request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity. " —{Advt.) 6



The Rector and thk Doctob.—Lord Bacon tells a rector in danger of losing his cure, saying, "Well, if I do, I shall kill seventy meu." When asked why, he said that he would begin to practice physic. This is from the preface to "Health : The New Method," as edited by W. Corrie Johnson 160, Tuam street, Christchurch. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be done at home without drugs. His books contains other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold in small pamphlets at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev T. Norris writes:—" 8 The New Method' came to hand, and compared with it, the Hall Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what this book con tains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For less than two consultation fees the book will give odvice for lifetime. A circular may bs obtained or copy seen by sending post card. Copies of books at Mail office.— Advt