IOW 4. xZJC- "Wellington, August 22. The Chemis case has been revived, and the committee has been taking further evidence. Mr Jellicoe addressed them, holding that the evidence was inefficient to justify a conviction. His arguments are considered strong. The committee will sit two days longer. The Postal Department has received no intimation from the English Post Office Of the rumored withdrawal from the San Franeisoo mail contract. The depart ment communicated with the Imperial Government respecting the renewal of subsidy, and fheir only reply so far has been an acknowledgment of the letter. The amount of subsidy at present paid by the Imperial Government is £6335, but as they also pay cob! of conveying the mails through America and aoross the Atlantic, their contribution amounts to nearly £15.100 annually. Captain fctott, of the Rotorua, has re signed and proceeds to Melbourne to-day, •n route for England, to take command of the Miowera, one of the new steamers of the New Zealand and Australian Steam ship Company. It is expected the Miowera will sail from London for the colonies m October. Captain Manning, of the Mawhera, takes the Rotorua, while Captain Black takes temporary command of the Mawhera. In the skating rink to-night a congratu latory address on attaining his eightieth birthday was presented to Sir George Grey from the citizens of Wellington, The address, which was beautifully illumi nated and inclosed m a massive gilt frame, expressed the sentiments of over three thousand persons. Mr H. D. Bell, mayor of the city, presided, and there was a very large attendance of the public. On the platform were many members of both Houses of the Legislature and representa tives of local bodies. Mr Thomas Davan 1 who. made the presentation, gave a short sketch of Sir George's life, and Mr Duthie, M.H.8., m the course of a few remarks, expressed a hope that their illustrious guest would live for many years to exercise that indomitable vigor which had always characterised him. On rising to return thanks, Sii George Grey received a great ovation. He spoke at some length on the early history of the coluny, and concluded by saying that his heart was with the people, and he would serve them as long as he could. At Sir George's re quest the address will be placed m the free library of Wellington. At a conference of the Builders' and Contractors' Associations of New Zealand, Wellington, Timaru and Dunedin were represented; Auckland wired sympathy and Christchurch intimated that a dele gate would be here to-morrow. The con ditions m Government contracts were reviewed and a number of amendments were suggested m them, as well as m the bills now before Parliament affecting the trade. It was decided to urge the intro duction of an arbitration clause both m fche Conciliation Bill and Government con tracts ; also to insert a clause th*t during the strike the provisions of a contract remain dormant. It was decided to form a Federated Builders' and Contractors' Association for New Zealand. A deputa tion waits on the Parliamentary Commit tee to-morrow to urge on the amendments. Dunedin, August 22. MrFarnie, of the labour bureau, has selected twenty-six men out of the unem ployed to go to the Otago Central works, those chosen being married men with large families. Ha believes that the 100 or so Tvhich waited on him this morning comprise nearly the whole of the unem-1 ployed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(W« do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions txpicssed by our correspondents.)

OVER-SPURRING.

It. McDonnell. —The letters signed "On-looker" and "Truth" sufficiently vindicate you from any charge of •' over spurring," without our publishing your letter.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib, —With your permission I will occupy a small space m your columns to correct the person who wrote about *'over-spurring" m Saturday's issue. This person evidently knows nothing about what he was writing, for he says that the mare that ran m the Ladies' Bracelet was undipped, and I would have him to understand that the judge and the stewards know such statement to be a falsehood, for the mare was clipped trace-high. I can prove that tin mare was cue up by an accident when being broken m, and the slightest touch will draw blood. Therefore, I wish to let the public, especially those that take so much interest m the mare, understand that there is no blame attached to the rider.— I am, etc., Tbuth. Ashburton, August 22, 1892.

A CORRECTION.

TO THE KDITOB. Sic, —When a correspondent sends you a short letter for publication, he has, I think, aright to expect that you will publish it, without mutilation that per verts the sense. In my reference to the Premier on the subject of the Local Option Bill, I wrote— .. 44 This assistance v hardly to be ex pected from the Premier after his very distinct avowal that he is m favor of compensation." By converting " his " into " this," you have obscured my meaning and made nonsense of the paragr&ph. The alteration you may say was acci dental, but as I hold a press copy of the letter I sent you, it is quite evident that whoever added the "t" did so inten tionally. I must a.*k the favor of your inserting thip.—^ am, etc., JfmvAßD G, Wkight. [The error was entirely unintentional. We regret its occurrence, but must iake stpong exception tq the accusation that the word was intentionally muti lated,— Ed,]

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOMELAND FOREIGN.

(per peess association )

K£/Received Au_ust 23, 10.40 a.m.)

EVICTED TENANTS.

msmm ' 'kokiiQff, August 22. Mr John Redmond, M.P., has pro posed to the party of which he is the head that a delegate should be sent to Australia to collect f.Uflds on behalf of the eyicted tenants in Ireland. ft MWdANm>: Bank. li} the gouvi'e oi an interview with a representative of Dakiel'a agency, in San Francisco, Sir Matthew Davis said he was indeed surprised at the turn of events in connection with the affairs of the Mercantile |Hnk in Melbourne, and lj'e was returning to iV colony "as soon as possible because pf the unsettled condition of the bank. (!inhis arrival he would at once set abqut to disentangle the positjon, and ije decree! % fc thP qtatem.erjt that he had usee} % furufcj of tfye institution ior private purposes was simply gbsurd.

ARGENTINE AFFAIRS.

JtyßNQs Aybes, August 22. Qwipg to a dispute m Uqqgress, the freside»t of the Republic, Pr Carles

Pelligoini, has resigned.

LABOR RIOT IN RUSSIA.

I St. Petersburg, August 22. A riot has broken out between the workment employed at Haghes Steel factory, at Ekaterinosl-iv, aid the peasantry. The workmen's houies were fired and the factory wrecked The military were called out and quelled the disturbance, but not before several were killed. THE CHOLERA. Several of those connected with the Cholera riots in Saratov have been hung, and large numbers deported to Siberia. AFGHANISTAN. Russia is colonising Khoosja Valley, on the Afghan border, and challenges the right of the Ameer to occupy Shighnan, in the Pamir.

THE SILVER CRISIS.

Calcutta, August 22. The clamor throughout India for the closing of mints to the coinage of silver is increasing, and the refusal of the Government to indicate a remedy to avert the danger has incensed all sections of the populace.

(Received August 23, 10.45 a.m.)

COMMON RIGHTS.

London, August 22. A crowd quietly removed four hun dred yards of railway line on common lands m Luton, near London, as a protest against the inf ringment of the privileges of the townspeople.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August 23, noon.)

AUSTRALIAN LARRIKINISM.

Sydney, August 23. Drastic measures for the suppression of larrikinism have been drafted by the Minister of Justice.

THE BROKEN HILL STRIKE.

It is expected there will be an exciting time at Broken Hill on Thurs day, when the mines will be reopened.

THE SANGUIR ERUPTION.

, News from the Sanguir Island, the scene ot the recent terrible eruption, shows that the volcano is quietingdown. Hundreds of bodies have been found on the low lands. A portion of the crater broke away, and a swift torrent of boiling mud rushed down the moun tain side. Enormous volumes of smoke are still pouring from the several craters. The islands are now covered with furious boiling wells and springs of mud.

Imperial Politics.

(per press association)

London, August 22* Mr Herbert Gladstone has been ap pointed Minister of Agriculture. Mr Gladstone promises to bring m the one-raan-one-vote question early m the session, Mr Morley was received at New castle with enthusiasm. He said that he adhered to the opinion that a uni versal eight hours was premature. Mr Burt and Mr Davitt are sup porting Mr Keir-Hardie m his de mands on behalf of labour. They urge that if the labour problems are left legally unsolved, the example of the men m the United States will be followed, and classes may choose their own hours to adopt. The 'Daily Chronicle" is urging that the time has come for the State to acquire the ownership of the rail ways. A letter by Mr Gladstone has been published m the Italian newspapers strongly condemning the Triple Alli ance. Paris, August 22. *• Le Temps " charges Lord Salisbury with preventing the solution of the recidivists difficulty, and hopes that Lord Rosebery will be more amenable to reason. (Received August 23, 10.45 a.m. Ixjndok, August 22. Mr Davitt, speaking at Newcastle, said if the labor party ousted Mr Morley, the Irish party would oppose the labor measures. Society and the Tories are annoyed because a peerage was not conferred on Sir Algermon Borthwick, especially as honors were received by Captain G. C. Armstrong of the " Globe," Mr John Jaffray of the Birmingham "Post, 5 and Mr Lawson of the " Telegraph.' The name of Sir A. Borthwick, who j sat m the last Parliament as represen tative of No^th Kensington, was originally included m the list of new peers submitted to Her Majesty, the idea being to give the vacant seat to Mr 0. T. Ritchie, who was defeated for East Tower Hamlets, but tl»e Fen sington Tories refused to accept Mr Ritchie as their member.

THE AaBRTHTEON GUARDIAN i TUESDAY. AUGUST 23, 1893.



SEED POTATOES AND BHUBABB FOOTS. Now is the time to plant your Gardens. BEAUTY OF BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBRON POTATOES, earliest and best, true to name, heary croppers and good quality. RHUBARB ROOrS of best varieties grown. A. W. Handel!, i 8*22 TOWN HALL.



F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Propbssoe Robottom, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. -' • The HATRDRESSINO . DEPARTMENT s under the supervision of Mr James Purchase, o well and favorably known m the nde. *m



BASK OfPJfia Ull Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. A uthorisecl C&pital £3,000^000. Paid-up Caoital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 TTIOR tho transaction .rtfe General Jj Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAIA on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once aweek, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Bank of New South Wales s Wtt RWnd, Christchurch, July 11, 189 , 7 7



JOHN O. BESTELL, In conjunction with the HJSOT 3BKAI.Aar» IOAI * MBH CAM*KIi» AOIICIT COn MM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to I transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AG&XNST ENSJING OLIPS. No Commission on. Advances, and at the lowest current rates of Interest



■'-■■■. ..'. ,).J^..i -'"'-. -!"-. ■■■"■•■ ■/.; v.. 11'fL .-J f^' ■! A -T'THOUGH all our Goods are new. and clean none having left the Building XX during the late fire, . : /, v " .^ THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOITK3B RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS AoW^VB. , - , . . , . . si fi ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER."



JTOHM O. ItESTEIiIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTOIf* GKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &c. GASH PUROHASEB OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ™0N SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip-and other Seeds of the best quality AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union and Manne Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, ucc.



SATISFACTION. DURING the last twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extend our Premises THREE TIMES m order to meet the demands of OUR LARGE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves thai Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz . — BEST FIT- BEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP AND " BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRTMAH TIILORfi and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBUIITON. .



Extension of Premises. mo ENABLE US TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE, Funds we must hare. AND NOW THEREFORE DECIDE TO GIVE A DISCOUNT OF Two Shilling* m the Pound ON >LL CASH PURCHASES fFROM AUGUST 11 Mitchell and Turner, TANGRED STREET.



CO Ali! O Ali! COAL I MOTJNI SOMERS COAL. FoRS a L I BY ALI COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE Jby^ i C. B. KNIGHT. Off ice : WF,3T STREET-.



E. E. DowLE, "THE TIMES TAILOK," 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 town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE.



STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN I Of so many years, standing, has FBUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FORES T~T R E E S, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6a 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 our success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality cf our Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October.



Public Too-- ESIABL. U ') 17 YK.i.-S. Fruit Trees. /"\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kind n the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOICE 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. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBFRTON



NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Craigie, the whole of his S T O . C E OF ; :"• ■■ PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at.a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at i GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable. John Wllson> PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg ti offer to Farmers, Builders and others, then* requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHEABB OF IN ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAL. "T Am now Receiving into Stock 100 TONS OF VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Which I shall Sell at LOWEFT CURRENT PRICES. MALVERN ANO MOUNT SOMERS COAL Kept m Stock. 1 ohn o7" Restell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE. WE beg to inform our friends and. the public generally that we have entered into PARTNERSHIP as from AUGUST 1, 1892, as QUAL, TIMBER, and GENERAL, FRQDUOE MER CRA^T^x ancl trust hy strict attention to b^ajtne*i ( s feo merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto bestowed on us. JOSHUA TUCKER. RICHARD S. BEAN. WE HIYUi KfITsALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, HOMEBUSH, MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA OQALS. BLACK PINE, WHIT Hi PINE FIREWOOD. LIME AND CEMENT. RIDGING AND IRON. BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE oats, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICK FEED, ! SHARPS, CARROTS, STRAW, 4c. Tucker & Mean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agente for -Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, •iA if ord Forest. 8 133 Veering Ail-Steel Bmd«r



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameron Street. Ashburton, near Post Office, Titos. E. Hllworth, Proprietor. works are well equipped with best Modern Machinery for the Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK m Iron or Timber. Specialties. The manufacture of GRASS AND GRAIN CLEANING } MACHINERY, WATER WHEELS FOR PUMPING* IRRIGATION, ETC. THE REPAIRS OF Traction, Portable, and Stationary Engines, Reapers and Binders etc. BJB



James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC. OAR'S BUEJLI>IIV«« EAST STREET



NEW SHOEING FORGE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. FRANK DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop Good reomey stand for Herses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support. Horse shoeing < a speciality.



LOOK_HERE IN order to make room for our Spring goods which are just arriving, we are obliged to clear out our SURPLUS STOCK. And m order to do so quickly we have determined to offer them to the Public at about COST PRICE. Come early and secure bargains. All work done m Our usual first class style. H. &W. Crai^bead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Public' Notices. Kink lie Parts rnHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notices. Richard 1. iiootli, ORATOR AND REFORMER, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Subjects: Tuesday, 7.30 p.m.... Three Years m th« Ranks. Wednesday, 7.30 p .m.... Second lecture* Three Tears m the Ranks* THE UNITED CHOIR, Under the Leadership of M& Lake, will sing each evening. » -i y All Meetings FREE, with Collection, except TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, when Is Admission will be charged to all parts of the Hall. __^ ' ~~~ LAZABUS' ~~ T)AT£NT SYSTEM OF SIGHT 1 TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, 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 NUT DESTROYED. He prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, k. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99



( SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. FARMERS and other intending pur chasers are reminded that the sale of Mr E. Savill's prop* rfcies, 265 acres Springfield, 11 acres clase t:> Methven, *nd his township properties, will take ' place at the Arcade on SATURDAY, at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 8 142 Auctioneer



J. T- FORD AND CO. FARMS. FABMS. FAKMS. MESSRS J. T. FORD $ CA have received instructions from Messrs E. B. and R, Mih,ton, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ORAUGE HALL, ASHBURTCWS, Saturday. Sept 3, AT THE HOUR OF 2.30 v.ft*. ALL THAT YERtf USEFUL BLOCK, OomAprisinsf AQOK acres OF AQQX %&£O Freehold Land, Adjoining the Well-known Winchmore Estate, And Within Five Miles of the To^'a 9$ ASHBURTON, Thp, aljovfi blo.ok (if fond: has been for fclie past 3w years m the occupancy of Westcofce Lyttelton, Esq., whose tenancy expires on the first day of September next, and will now bs divided and offered for sale m suitable Farms of fr,p,m 100 to 500 Acres each. Abp.uJ tvo-.thirds ot it is now \n EjflgH.si\ grass, ajter two g^ain ci'Apii anly, th^ balk of it having been §'jin^e ye^rs laid down. The remain ing onO'thlrd native pasture. THE WHOLE, level land, easily worked and without waste of any kind. It is almost m the centre of the block in^en^ad jor irrigation, and is ftv p^enVweft served by water nvsesj, is appvoaohed and inter (iotatf % good roacls, and distant about fiv© vaxiqh from the Ashburtcn and Dromore Railway Stations. i The Proprietors SXFiASt TO SELL, _ so that th« 3 4i\«t^o^eers l\ave no hesitation m «.£\y|na tl\at this, sale offers a rare opp,orfcv}nity to, farmers of securing really "Useful Farms m the immediate vicinity of good stock and produce markets. It is really good sheep land, grows splendid turnips and has produced 30 hus>els of wheat per acre. ! The Term* of Payment will be—Ten | Poun,c\a per- centum deposit at sale ; Twenty-five Pounds per centum March Ist, 1894; Balance m live years from sale with interest at Six Pounds per centum per annum on all unpaid money. Plans will be furnished on application at the office of D, Thomas, Ashburton, or to J. T. FJRD, Auctioneer. \U, Hereford Street, Chrty&meht



FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIViTE t 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 7365 Divided into Farms of from O ACRES TO 1 g26 ACRES' The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Somers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want of good 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., Lu., Christchuroh and Rakaia ; Or, JOHN G. RESTwLL, 8 96 Ashburton.



MR JOHN G. RESTELL. SHEEP FEED. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apoly JOHN G. RESTELL.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOR SaLE : — 1216 Acres, Mount Somers District. 647 Acres Hinds District 440 Acres Dromore District. 488 Acres Wakanui District 495 Acres Westerfield District 500 Acres Mount Someis District 441 Acres Wakanui District 205 Acres Western 1 eld District 502 Acras Hinds Dietnot 376 Acres Mount Somers District 79 Acres Hinds District And other Properties. Full particulars on application. TO LET—Three-roomed Cottage, Peter street. TO LET,—For a crop of Oats, the Homestead Paddock at "The Grange." Farm, containing 195 Acres TO LET.—Cottage and two acres land naar the Wollen Factory. TO LET.—Cottage m Tancred Street, centrally situated. TO LET.—Section m Eton Street, Hampstead. Rental, £1 per annum. T. BULLOCK Estate Agent.



ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. WANTED, a single mm for outdoor work, &c., at the Hospital. Particulars of duty, &c, on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, where applications will be received up to 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, the Ist September next. By Order* F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, August 23 ) _1892 J ___ 8|146 MR T. BULLOOK.



SPRINOJBURN COAL AND LIME COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO INTENDING SHARE HOLDERS. THE Share List of above Company will positively close on September 30 next. D. THOMAS, Chairman Provisional Directors. B§H5 :



IN BANKRUPTCY. In the.l District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Ashburton.) In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and m the bankruptcy of William Hobbs Barber, late of Orari, bufc now of Ashburton, laborer. NOTICE is hereby given that William Hobbs Barber, late of Orari, but now of Ashburton, laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held m the District Court house, Ashburton, on MONDAY, August 29, 1892, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. Dated this 23rd day of August, 1892. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. R. M. Cuthbertson, Solicitor. 8} 149



Public Notices. WANTED a Ploughman, one that can drive a waggon. Apply DONALD MoLEaN, B§ll6 Lagmhor. ANAMA ROAD DISTRICT, "VTOTICE is hereby given that an Ex ■*■* traordinary Vacancy having oc curred, AN ELECTION to ELECT a MEMBER m the place of the late John Boyle, will take place at Mr Reaney's house, Mayfield, on MONDAY, Septem ber 5, 1892. NOMINATIONS m the form pre scribed m the 2nd Schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received till 12 noon at Mr Rainey's houee, Mayfield, on WEDNESDAY, Angusc3l, 1892. T. J. REANEY, 8*147 Returning Officer. FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of the late Mr John J_ Pullen are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from the resi dence of Mr H. Robinson, North-east Belt, on THURSDAY, the 25th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKEi'i BROS., 8 143 Undertakers. A SHBURTON COURSING CLUB A Meeting will be held on AUGUST 31, For an unlimited number of All- Aged Dogs, at £2 each, with £10 added. Entries and Draw at Central Hotel. August 30, at 8.30 p.m. Open tolDogiL the- hona fide property of members of the Ashburton Coursing Club only. Members' tickets, 5s each, obtain able Ironi Secretary up to time of entry. *140 J. PURCHASE, Hon. Sec, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. XN Pursuance of the " Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886," and the "Kegu ladon of Local Elections Act ; 1876," I hereby give notice that the Annual Election tor THREE COUNCILLORS m place of Councillors William Anderson, Robert M. Cuthbertson, and John Urr, who recire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election, will be held on THURSDAY, the Bth day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, Ashburton. - NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon, on THURSDAY, the Ist day of September next. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton. August 23, 1892. _B|l4B NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time ha.s ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fou SPRING SOWING Which have just come b> hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE AL£O FOR BALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass, Golden Targes. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snow'flika, and other EARLY POTATOES, GARDEN AND, FJLQWEH SK*J»S In endless VYaVJ,P^yi $> >o»w that well-known ' London house, CARTER A Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. J. SEAL?" & CO. B§lsG __ " j fes.'^aa u.s s,, oo u.s.s oo ;l[ w lj irr Ml UNiCm S-pEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TOJS AS UNDER; For WdltafetwMtf <iun3»yi Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson- -Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland— Thursday. Sydney—Every S^o^d Thursday, D^ne4in~-^«^diiy Friday, Mclhp.urne—Tuesday- MILES & CO. Agents for Ashburto WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLINtf I4NE. Either sex and earn g«c>4 income, Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 -^F.O.SyddDey N.S.W



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Pctails are to hand of the extraordinary accident which happened to an express train on the Hungarian Stale Railway during a hurricane on June 1. The train travelled for many miles during a violent ' hunder swrm, accompanied by a tremendously high wind. It v&* not* however, considered ad visible to delay the express, and it accord ingly proceeded for the next station, the in tervening distance being about six miles. When the train had traversed about half that distance the storm became a perfect hurricane. Ijayiigjit gave place to the blackness of night. The terrified engine driver and fireman crquched upon the foot plate of the engine, and held on for their lives, for a time \\\e train, wa» partially protected fipam the fury ofthe storm by a forest through which the line ran, but, upon emerging from the shelter thus afforded, a terrific gust lifted clear into the air the heavy engine, weighing some seventy tons?, and the five carriages of which the train was composed, and precipitated them wjth '$ j fearful crash over th,e ftmharikmefit into a deep cutting, "whioh was filled with water, | The train was completely wrecked, and how any of the passengers escaped with their lives is a mystery. Twenty-three of them , were more or leas seriously injured. The Rector and the Doctor. — \ov& Bacon tells a re^to? m dagger of losing his cure; saying, " Well, -iff do,' I shall kill seventy men.'' iYhen »s^d. 'why» he said tiutfr'he would begiu to practice physlu. This is from the preface to " Health : The New Method," as edited by | W. Come Johnson, 100, Tuam street, Cliristchurjh. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much, c^n/bfidone at home y/itl\qi^ dru^' His boolts contains other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold m small pamphlets at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev T. Norm writes:—"'The New Method' ca,tne to hand, and compared w|th \t, tns Hall Treatment nftwheje.. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what thi3 Book con tains would, save l^any from untold misery and burdensome exjpen.se," V<*r c? 8 tn. an eoi^sultatian fees the Iwok willfgive I a4vioe for a lifetime. A circular may be ' obtained or* copy seen by sending a post oard. Copies of books at Mail office,—; Advt. .  Jjave Healthy Children by nourishing t#em with Aulaebrook apd. Go's Awow« {got Biscuits