been 3i miles 8 chains, namely the Glen oamaru section of the Catlin's River Rail way, 6 miles 10 chains ; and the Hindon- Middiemarch section of the Otago Central Railway, 24 miles TO chains ; making a total length of railway opened for traffic at fche close of the financial year, of 18(57 miles. The total earnings during the year amounted to £1,115,431, and the nel profit after deducting working expenses, amounted to £408,914, being £5086 le«s than the Railway Commissioners' estimate for the year, and £12,084 less than the net revenue of the preceding year. The precentage return on the total capital in vested m the railways amounted last year to £2 15s 9d per cent, against £2 18s lid per cent for the previous year, and £2 19s 5d for the year 1889-90. For the current financial year the Railway Com missioners estimate that a larger not revenue will be earned, their estimate being £423,000. But even this amount will only brir»g the nel revenue up to that of 1890-91, though the length of lines open for traffic will be over thirty miles more than that ye*r. The best paying sections during the late year have ag»in been the two coal-carrying lines on the West Coast of the Middle Island, the Westport section having earned no less than £7 6s per cent, on its costs, and the Greymouth section £5 15s 5d per cent. These sections show a substantial increase on last year's return, both as regards the total amount earned and the per centage of profit paid. ."Next to these two lines comes the Napier-Wanganni Now Plymouth section, which earned £3 2s lOd per cent., also a substantial improvement for the year. The Nelson section earned £1 4s 9d per cent, against a loss of about the same percentage during the previous year. The Kawakawa and Picton sections show more favorable results than m the previous year, while the Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington, and Hurunui- Bluff sections give less favorable results. On the whole the traffic results of the year cannot be regarded as satisfactory. The gross revenue has declined £62?0, while the net revenue had decreased by no less than £12,084, and the rate of interest earned has decreased by 3s Id per cent. | These unfavorable results are more apparent on the Harunui-Bluff section than on the smaller sections. On the ' Hurunui-Bluff section the gross revenue ( has decreased by £42,799, the net revenue , has decreased by £38,623, the rate of interest earned has increased 12s Id per ( cent, while the cost of working has increased 3*36 per cent. The total j number of passengers carried has de- ; creased 24,036, and the total tonnage J carried has decreased 88,036 tons, aud , these results have accrued notwithstand- ( l'ng that the length of line embraced m the flystemhasiixcreasedbytwenty-sevenmiles. \ Tfoe sum of £14,000 derived from the sale , of surplus rolling stock to the Govern- J menfc of Western Australia was paid to j the credit of the Railway Commissioners' vote for the working expenses of the , railways, thus making the working < expenses of the railways appear to be £14,000 less than they actually were. ( This very unfavorable result, notwith- , standing the increased prosperity and , increasing population of the colony, j appears to the Government to bo so ; disquieting as to require some special , remedy. It has therefore been defeer- \ mined to ask for an amendment of the , law underl which our railways are at < present administered, and it is hoped ( that if the Bill for this purpose now j before fche House becomes law, very much better results may shortly be apparent. ■ Friction between the Commissioners and the employees has not altogether ceased, j and is attributed to the Commissioners' . hostility to Unionism. It is hoped that , an acceptable scheme of insurance will be , formulated and dealt with next session. The " zone system "is proving m other ■. countries that it has merits, which may lead at no distant date, possibly on tha : expiry of the Commissioners' term of office, to a trial of this system being made jon our railways. ; Considerable agitation has taken place relative to the Government taking over , the Weftington-Manawatu Railway. The , persons principally interested have asked the Government, through their repre sentatives m fche House, their intentions, but from, the company itself no overtures have been received. The question de mands careful consideration, more par ticularly from a financial point of view. The result of exppriments m the con struction of our railways and public works on the co-operation principle Las proved highly satisfactory, though, as m all new systems, there was a little friction at first. Experiments have been entered into to test the application of the system to larger works. COLONIAL INDtSTRI.ES. Colonial-made cement has been found to be m many instances equal, and m some cases superior, to the imported, and the time has now arrived when the colony should definitely decide to use nothing but coiooial cement, leaving competition as to the supply of the imported or colo nial cement to private individuals. Gal vanised iron made m Auckland, and of as good quality as any on the market, is being used for public buildings, K.AILWAYS OWES. CONSTRUCTION. Details of the position of each railway m progress of construction are given. The Government regard the Otago Central line as the tnost important railway work now under construction m the Middle Island, and therefore proposes to push on with it vigorously. The appropriations proposed for rail way wurks this year total a sum of £390,755, against a*total appropriation of £490,276 or an actual expenditure of £153,736 last year. (To be continued.)

THE CHOLERA.

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New York, September 26. M. Haffknies, the assistant o£ M. Pasteur, who, as the result of experi ment, declares that inoculation of anti cholera vaccine might be practised on man with perfect security. He has inoculated Mr Stanhope, a reporter of the "New York Jierald," who has undergone reckless g,nd loathsome tests amongst cholera patients^ without sustaining any harm.

THE MARKETS.

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London, September 26. The cargo of wheafc by the barque Peebleshire, from i^yttelton, sold at 26s 6dper quarter. [ r&fe ship was loaded on Ashburton account, and beuujldU daya out was almost given up tor lost, j

"The Review of Reviews"

(AUSTRAL! 4N EDITION—AUGUST.) The August number of the " Review of Reviews for Australia " is m every respect as interesting as the initial number. The, Colonial section begins with a review of colonial subjects for the month, Sir G. R. Dibbs' mission to England being the ' most prominent topic. Criticising seme of the criticisms on colonial finance the , editor draws a comparison between 1790 and xB9O, saying—" Time and n >: controversy will restore our critics^ to sanity and good temper. No Australian colony has ever yet broken a promise or failed m an engagement, and no English creditor has ever had to wait so much a< I twenty four hours for his interest. When before on the planet was there such an oratorio of akrieks heard before anybody is hurt as that with which the English financial journals afflict the ears of mankind ? It is just a century since England closed its accounts for the American War of Independence —the most melancholy balance-sheet ever offered to a nation. The England of 1790 spent £135,000,000 m bloody and ineffectual war with its own children m America, an investment which yielded nothing but a whiff of gunpowder, a blood-stained page m history, and the disruption of the Anglo Saxon race. The England of 1890 has lent another group of its colonies £135,000,000 on good security, with interest paid punctually, and this sum is employed m creating all the great appliances of civilisation, such ■as railways and harbors, etc. And yet, if we were to judge by the financial journals, the investment of 1890 is more bitterly grudged by the motherland than that of 1790 i But of course the financial journals do not represent serious public opinion, feut only the peevishness or the selfishness of money rings." The chief political events m New South Wales, Victoria, South Aus tralia, Tasmania, and Queensland are recorded, but New Zealand is over-looked, though excellent portraits of the Premier and the Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives (Mr Ballance and Major Steward) are given. Portraits of several leading public men of the other colonies are also given. An appreciative sketch of the career of Sir George Grey forms the first of a series of papers on ''The Makers of the Colonies "; and a series of sketches of Australian journals, with portraits of the men who founded or who control them, ia begun with the " Sydney Morning* Herald." The Caricatures of the month are particularly interesting. The Australasian deal with a wide range of subjects, while the English and American are mainly inspired by incidents of the parliamentary and presidential contests respectively. Extracts are given of Australian political and other poetry, m which, sad to tell, the former appears to the better advantage. The literary matter of the English section of the " Review " contains *' The Progress of the World "—a running commentary on current events, mainly relating to the general election, but noting the most momentous questions at issue throughout Europe and America. The " Character Sketch" is of President Harrison, and portraits of the four leading characters who sought nomination for the Presidency at the recent conventions —Harrison, Cleveland, Blame, and Hill—accompany the sketch, which goes into the details of its subject's life m characteristically American style. "Leading Articles m the Reviews" and ''The Reviews Reviewed" give briefly the pith of the best review and magazine articles, and later on there is an index to these articles—-most valuable as a means of reference. Russian litera ture, the higher education of women, the album which the Infanta of Spain published m aid of an orphan asylum, and which contains contributions ,from one Pope, two Emperors, one Empress, two Kings, three Queens, and other notables, are also noticed and i'lustrateti. Pro feasor Blackie and Mr Walter Wren write on "Learninglianguages," and Lady Paget on "Aids to the cure of cancer." The print ing and illustrations of the " Review " are of the highest excellence. Some decidedly trenchant criticisms having been levelled at the cover of the' previous number, the editor quotes some of them and expresses willingness to appease the critics by offering a premium of £10 for a better one. We repeat that the " Review of Reviews " is a journal that should be read by everybody. It is due to an over sight that this number did not receive earlier notice ; the matter it contains is still fresh and interesting, and the num ber should not be missed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

ST. STEPHENS' CHURCH.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Your reporter a little misunder stood name, remarks I made to my congregation on Sunday evening. My Churchwardens and most of the Vestrj had known for a week that I was seriously considering the question of whether or not I should accept a call which had come to mo from Sydenham. I merely asked them to pardon me for making the formal announcement of my acceptance of the cure to the congregation before making it Ito them. May 1 say too that I hope to be m ishburbon for some little time yet. —I Bm, etc., E. a. Scott. The Parsonage, September 27, 1892.

THE ABHBURTON QUARBIAN; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 38, 1892.



Mr E. Corbitt telegraphed from Invercar-1 Hill to-day that in William Frisbys case, before the Supreme Court, no witnesses ; were called for the defence, and the jury found a verdict of "Not guilty" without leaving the box. HOW ARE YOU ? 'Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. I hey have made me so strong.— [Advt.] This Best Remedy fok Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident* recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strongthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonie and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in pottles, at la l_d, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine yagers throughout the wwld,



NEW SEEDS. NEW gSm A•' S Hie whirl ot time Has ushered m XjL. Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS row SPRING SOWING Whioh have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoor Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, SndwfUke, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. j. scaly" & co. ?§ISQ . LAZAKUb' PATENT SYSTEM OF ' "SIGH! TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGUNT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salok's fire proof safe at the time of the nre, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS' "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES,



ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit T?ees. | /"VNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OP ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses_ LARGE AND CHOiCK COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and 1 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, ASHBtJRTON iXJBW JflLI-V/N; ; O WEIV, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he has a few vacancies for pupils; Tinwald anc AUenton visited. Box 37* 9 134



tCRAIGHISAX) & BbRRTMAN {Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. and W. Craighead, Amalgamated). WE HAVE JUOT LANDED OUR NEW SUMMEK GOODS (ex a.s. Atawa), comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW" SUMMER TWEEDS FANCY SCOTCH SUIHNG3, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS. FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, &c. K&. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER .^i SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. GOOD ENGLISH TWEED TROUSERS 21s. COMPARE OUR PRICES. lT¥iTk/Yt»f€iTi+ -TT &r W" PRAIGHEADS reputation for important JOL*--OD W. Kj FIRST-CLASS FIT and WORKMANSHIP has long baen established m this district, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Cutting and Tailoring m every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction m every respect. Also, ust opened out, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, Ac. Great Variety m all the Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOrS AND SHOES, BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &o. Oraigliead & Berryman, Tailors & Outfitter*, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.



WILLIAM SPARMW, (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 to do this I have decided to charge Pricea that have^never bam he*rd of m Ashburton \ ■ Come arid See for Yourself. NEWEST ' "' " ,■; Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : ■ I @Qgf* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. G, Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ . 8 200 QBEAT SHOW OF ELEGANT SPRTNG NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORE IS NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOOD 3 FOR IHE SEASON, ex AORANGI. •■■"■■•■""""ji Special Attention of the Ladies is called to the DBEBB DEPABTMEOT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOOPS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Far m excess of any previous year. 12,000 yards of RIBBON, quite new, at half price. CORSETS m all the best makes, V and N, Invigorator, Featherbon*, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Cestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES, at 4s lid.; 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42$ 6d. 600 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth 14s 3d. A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS-BRUSSELS AND TAPESTYj £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's B O C T 8 A N J) SHOES. Every Pair Guaranteed. ;r ANDREW ORB,



" The Corner? Ashburton, September £(),'92. Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with 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 m the closest touch with -tiie' latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to he obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere. I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of neio designs m Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis' count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to yeur notice. Although ihe quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection. I am, Madam Yours Obediently, W II COLLIER



'„...... .. Mn t. ru<Li.^iv,., , tO FARMERS ANP OTHERS. FOR SALE—IOOO acres m two blocks, all fenced and m its native stats. Really good sheep country. Low price and easy termß. TO LET-Cottage m Peter Street. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. Oaten Sheaf Chaff: J HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — CRUSHED OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ETC, John G. ftestcll. W. H. Pa?et, T3LACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, ID and COaCHBUILDER, 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 m 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 Paget jitiv., 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 PAGET, Jtjnb., 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 his new venture at WAKANUI. 9| ■■■■;.- ■ ' Oft. HITTER TmSHES to notify to his patients, THAT HE HAS REMOVED HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS tco TANCEED STREET, Middle House between Oass street and - William streets. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: 10 TO 11 AM. 2 TO 3 P.M. 7TO 8 P.M.



Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not haye his binders re paired m time for the coming harvest. Take Tims by the Forelock and have them done at once, so that you may reap A LIBEKAL BEWARD for your past labours. Also bear m 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. ,I^* Note the Address.—CAM KRON STREET, near che POST OFFICE. Thos. £1. KllwortU, FROPKHSTOR,



STEPHENS BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS. —HARDWARE.— Garden Toools ; and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, Holloware, Tinware, Dairying Utensils, Forks, Spades, Shovels, &c. Plated ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Bedsteads and Wire Mattresses. CROCKERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, Best selection m Ashburton. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. Stephens Bros, Market House. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Ckaigie, the whole of his S TOO X OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, ! etc., I will I CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN 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. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 FISHING TACKLE; SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Designs. MINNOWS m great variety, including the well known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-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 Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton". For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151



LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS -we invited for forming -L- about fifty-seven chains of Brown's Road, near Flemington. Improving cuttings frotifciis.ee Mr Timms' property, Ashton. Shin^'lins; part of Terrace Road. ,' • Specifications may he s<-:.en at our office, where tenders 'are to be sent m not later than SATURDAY, October 1, 1892. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, | Surveyors to the Board. STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FRUIT TREES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks, ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES <fc 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 prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October] James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON,



MOUNT SOMERS COAJL! COAfc! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public, FORS A L E I : BY ALT, OOAL MERCHANTS, VVEOLESALE 0. B. KNIGHT. npiHE Next Onertsey «ale will be held X OR MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, ioc o ' t" McDowell, Secretary



_____ ENTEKTAii^ME NTS .____„ Jilsifc tie I'aiis mHE AE^VE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. ODDFELLOWS'IIALLrASHBURTON. Sub-Lessee—Mr W. F. Wallace. TO-3NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, RETURN VISIT of the World-famed and Ever-welcome WILLS' ftSXJRMMSIH I*AJtcXY; EVERYTHING NEW FROM START TO FINISH. All the old favorites m New Acts, New- Songs, New Jokes, New Ballads, New Qmrfcets, New Farces, etc. Come early and avoid the crush. Prices 3s, 2s, & Ib. Doors open at 7.30, Overture at 8 p.m. ' Box Plan at Friedlander's. HAROLD ASHTON, Manager. 9 169 WALTER PRICE, Agent. HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Friday, October 21. 9 \2B PuDilo Notices. WANTED, Farmers to know that the McCormick Expert is; now prepared to put their Binders m thorough repair. All extras charged at exactly Christchurch prices. For further par ticulars apply John Orb & Co. 9J171 ~ |N 0 T I~~O" R < OUR STORES and OFFICES will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY, the Ist of OCTOBER, Being the day of Atonement. 9§190 " FRIEDL&NDER BROS. COACH. ON and after MONDaY, October 3, for the summer months, the Long beaoh Coach will start from Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. ""ASHBURTON AG^CUUrURAL"" AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THHE aNNUALI HORSE PARADE Will be held at the Ashburton County Saleyards on SATUBDAY, OOTOBEK 1, 1892, At 10.30 a.m. Entries—Stallions ss, close with the dndersigned on TUESDAY, September 27, at 5 p.m, Admission to grounds, Is ; Members free JNO. J. C. QU\NE, )s4 > Secretary. JPPElt^lIBU'KfoirROAb BOARD TENDERS are called for the following work:— I.—Re-formation where required of some six miles of the Main South Road rom Ashburton to Dromore. (State price per chain). 2. —For shingling the same, 15 yards shingle to the chaiD. Particulars can be had on application :o the (Jlerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, Thomas's Buildings, West Street, Ashbur ten, before 12 o'clock noon jn SATURDAY, October 1, addressed to ;he Chairman and marked " Tender." The lowest or any tender not necessarily iccepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISOS, 3§186 Clerk. GERALDINE RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, SEPTEMBER 29 and 30. A LL PERSONS LAYING OR TAX ING TOTALISATOR ODDS WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE COURSE. The Racing ■will not commence until the arrival of the first train from the north. _. _____ 9t189 MR JOHN G- RESTELL ___ WANTED A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARm FARMS! FOR SALE BY PRIViTE TREATY. MR JOHN (>\ RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m- conjunction with the Nrcw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known muccleucli JEslate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 pOfi ACRES, The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Sorners Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want ot 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., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia ; O, JOHN G. RESTjsLL, 96 Ashburton.



u.s.s co ; t3M3 a'B s"co if UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Mondsy, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, •ra.d Saturday, Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland— Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. DunwLin— Tuesday and Friday. Agentsforishburtorj ""^OLK^tANE AND So X JfitTCALYPTE Ex TRACT is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Mvdnev Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthmn. Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidoey Cou. plaints, ifc has no equal, Agente "Quite well, thank you, since us-.na Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. l\m have made roe so strong, ~|AW



NEW Premises will be opened m three weeks. S. Salek'h present Srock m temporary premises being sold <;h>ap. _— LO'S.W not die opportunity to buy Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery at Greatly Reduced Prices at 8. Salek's, Jeweller. A* F&W eight and one-day, Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man fcel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Cheap at S. Salek's, Jeweller. ~~notFce. I HAVE much pleasure m informing the Public that I have DISPOSED of my Tinwald business, where I traded as Grocer, Butcher and Baker, to MR JOSEPH ROBINSON. While thanking clients for their liberal support accorded to me, I beg to ask a continuance of the same for my successor. ANDREW TERRAS. WITH reference to the above, I re spectlully notify the public of Tinwald and its vicinity, that I have TAKEN OVER the business of Mr Terras, as from October 1, and will carry the same on under my own supervision. •I will continue the rounds as before. All orders will be promptly attended to «t the lowest prices. 9J191 JOSEPH ROBINSON. mHE~MEICANmETND"~BANif-( X RUPTCY GAZETTE OF NEW ZEALAND. Proprietors—The Trade Auxiliary Firm N.Z., Ltd., Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. With which is incorporated " The Weekly Advertiser." Published every THURSDAY morn Contains— Particulars Ok Bills of Sale, Stock Mort gages, Liens on Wool and Crops, Bailments, Affidavits of Satisfaction, Bankruptcy Petitions and Dis charges, &c, filed during each week, Also— Carefully revised Share and Produce Market Reports, Latest Legal 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(includingTMgea and Index) per annum, strictly payable n advance. Free Sample Copies obtainable from Agent, itR HARRY FRANCIS, East Streec, Ashburton, Col.ected for Subscribers. Agencies throughout New Zealand and Australia RELIABLE TRIVATE INFORMATION As to the Commercial Standing of all Traders AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOOIETTf mHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST I AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus jsvery 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 m the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent, 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 Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. ISSUES.YOUR LIFE IS THE A. B£ JP. SO C 113 X V And secure a 1 BONUS EVERY YEAR Policies m Force 109,333 Sum Assured ... ... £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,347 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9* PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. M. JJERRY, " District Secretary, Christchurch. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton.



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