SUPREME COURT.

[PUB PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, August 33. C A. Watson, a roan about 48, with one arm, was convicted of rape on two little girls, sisters, aged eleven and eight years, at Palmerston North.- He was convicted m 1888 of a similar offence at Wellington, and got four years, and has also served two sentences for indecent assault. The case lasted till past mid night. This morning pnsoner was sentenced to ten years T penal servitude. The Judge said it was evident tnat previous sentences had no effect, and it was necessary to make an example. Frank D. Lowe, alias Campbell, of Masterton, who was arrested m bydney on a charge of having obtained a quantity of jewellery from Littlejohn and bons, of Wellington, by means of a valueless cheque, occupied the Court all day. The jury retired at 4.30 p.m., and a* 9 o'clock returned with a verdict of not guilty." The second charge will probably be heard on Friday. DuNBDiN, August 31. George McGirr, convicted ot wounding with a knife m a quarrel, was sentenced to one month, the Judge accepting a recommendation to mercy on the grounds that the offence was committed during a drunken brawl and the prisoner s previous good character. William Charles, known as Dr. Charles, convicted of false pre tences, pleaded guilty to three similar chargesand was sentenced to three years.

Parliamentary.

[PER PKJSSB ASbqOIATION.]

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 31. The Council met at 2.30 p m. THE LABOUR BILLS. The Labour Bills Committee recom mended that the Employers' Liability Bill bo allowed to proceed *ith amendments. IMPREST SUPPLY BILL. An Imprest Supply Bill for £258,500 passed through all its stages. , THB BANKRUPTCY BILL. The Bankruptcy Bill passed through Committee without material amendment the third reading being made the order of the day for to-morrow. The Council rose at 4,45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. j REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. In reply to a question put yesterday by the member for Wdtotara, the Premier said that the Government had not com municated by telegraph, or m |any way, with the Agent-General respecting the j division m the House last week on the subject of the correspondence between I the Governor and the Ministry. Replying to Mr Rolleston, as to! whether any correspondence had passed between the Government and the Agent- General on the subject of the Govern ment being consulted with reference to the appointment of a successor to Lord Onslow, the Premier said that no correspondence had taken place on the matter. The Agent-General had been informed by the H»me Ofhce that the name of the new Governor would be sub mitted to the Government before an appointment was finally made, but that promise had not been kept, and the first intimation the Government had of .Lord Glasgow's appointment was by a telegram. He (the Premier) demurred altogether to the statement that the Government had no right to communicate with the Agent- General on confidential matters. Mr Rolleston moved the adjournment of the House, and strongly protested against the action of the Government m their communicating with the Agent- General. He said that such conduct was calculated to have a most injurious effect on the relations between the Mother Country and the colony. Mr Hutchison (Waitotara) said that there was reason to believe that the Government had m some way communi cated the result of last Tuesday s division to some one at Home, as was evidenced by the cable news since appearing m the newspapers of the c»!ony. Tne Premier submitted that he had eiven a straightforward answer to the question put to him, and had not kept back anything. He repeated that the Government had neither, directly nor in directly, been concerned m sending him a cablegram. As to last week's division he believed that Mr Hutchison had de liberately misread the telegram referred Mr Fisher said while tSe House muat accept the Premier's statement, it was certain that some communication must have passed betveen somebody m the colon/and somebody at Home on the Hall, speaking of the wish of the Government to be informed of the name of the new Governor, asked whether it was possible for the Ministry to take such an important step as that by a private letter which the Parliament of the colony was not allowed to see. He Us bound to s*y that such proceedings were absolutely unprecedented, and that Parliament was undoubtedly entitled to be put m possession of every item of in formation relating to such an important Bt°Jir George Grey said that the clear 'course for Ministers to pursue with re «Dect to the difference with the Governor was to tender their resignation. His Excellency wws clearly within hia right m refusing to appoint a greater number of Lezielauve Councillors than he thought there was a necessity for. He thought that the position of Lord Glasgow was one of great difficulty, and he was abso lutely m the position of having no one< to advise him. He also considered the Government made a mistake m "king the A«ent-General to go to the Colonial Office and request that the name of the new Governor should be sent to the Ministry Mr Bsddon greatly regretted to see bir George Grey "allied with Mr Rolleston over this question. It seemed to him that the liberties of the people were m danger. He compared the present posi tion with the position occupied by Sir George Grey himsalf over a similar differ ence with Lord Normanby at a time, too, when no lean than three no-confidence motions were on the Order Paper. He also compared the present position with the one m 1879 when Sir George Grey was m a minority and did not resign, and vet the member for Newton now said that the present Government should resign, although they possessed a large majority. As to Sir George Grey's -statement that the Governor had no one to advise him m , this matter, he (Mr Seddon) claimed that a Government who possessed a large majo rityin the House, and thecountry,.were best abieto advise him ; and HisExcellencyhad not complained. He repeated the 1 re nder's statement that the first suggestion that the Government should be consulted with respect to a successor came trom Lord Onslow himself. With respect to the cables alleged to have been sent Home on last week's division, was it not liKely that telegrams were sent home by the press here m the same way as telegrams were forwarded to the colony from Eng land ; m fact lie was informed by a mem ber of the House that the result of the division was.sent home m this manner. Sir George Grey explained that m his case he had recommended one name to Lord Normanby, but he understood that the present Government had not sub mitted any names to Lord Glasgow 1/ Further Lord Normanby had told him (bat he would appoint that one member

after the want of confidence motion was decided, and he did so. Mr Fergus said that he had never been a supporter of Sir George |'*i«yi, bub he had never felt more proud of that gentle man than on that afternoon when he rose to defend a gentleman m Lord (Glasgow's position against the action of a renegade Government. He hcpee that whoever sent Home the telegram referred to, would also cable Home the fact that the foremost Liberal of New Zealand, "Grey, had emphatically condemned the manner m which the present Government had tried to entrap the Governor and the Colonial Office. ; Mr Rolleston having replied, the motion I for the adjournment was lost. I THK ELECTOBAL BILL. I After a short debate the Electoral Bill I was read a third time and passed. I - INTERCEPTING BT7PM.Y. I On the motion that the House go into I Committee of Supply for the consideration I of the Estimates, I Mr Shera moved an amendment that a I Select Committee be appointed to whom I shall be referred the question of the best I method of connecting Auckland and Wel- I lington by railway. I Mr Thompson (Auckland) seconded the I amendment. _ I Mr Beeves said that the Government I would not interpose any obstacle to the I House expressing its opinion on the I. question. He believed that some of his I colleagues intended voting for Mr Shera's I amendment. I The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 I p.m. adjournment. I The House resumed at 7-30 p.m. I The motion that the House go into I Committee of Supply was lost on the I voices. I Mr Shera's amendment was then put I and carried by 39 to 12. I On the motion being again put that the I House go into Committee of Supply, I Mr Fisher moved an amendment to the I effect that a Committee be appointed to I enquire into the question of Ministerial I travelling expenses and allowances. He I complained that this information had [been kept back by Ministers all the I session* ■ .. , . , , I Sir John Hall paid that he wished to [ call attention to another matter. Corres- I pondence had been called for m connec- I tion with the expenditure of the West port Harbour Board, but it was not forthcoming. The facts were that Mr Reeves, member for Inangahua, had been appointed a member of the board by the present Government, although he lived at Nelson, 160 miles from Westport, and it cost the board between £200 and £300 for Mr Reeves' attendance at meetings. This Sir John Hall thought oame within the Parliamentary Privileges Act. Mr Reeves said that he had sent to Westport for a return of his expenses and he would lay it on the table as soon as he received it. The amount quoted by Sir John Hall was much exaggerated. Mr W. P. Reeves denied that the Government had kept back any informa tion as to the travelling expenses of Ministers. . „_. , After considerable discussion, Mr Fisher said he would not press his amendment. Mr Seddon said that the reason why the Government refused the return asked for by Mr Fisher was because he wanted fchereturn for eighteen months. If he had moved for a year's return, the Govern ment would have had no hesitation m furnishing it. As to the Westport Harbour Board affair he pointed out that the Board was instituted under the Harbours Act, and if the Audit Depart ment allowed any expenses not sanctioned by that Act that department was re sponsible. ! IN COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The House then went into Committee of Supply for consideration of *he Esti mates. ' , , Colonial Secretary's Department— Minister's salary, £400. Mr Rolleston asked that this vote should be withdrawn from the estimates and put wish the other Ministers salaries. After a discussion, Mr Fish moved that £400 be struck out. Mr Rees ruled this out of order. Several members objected to the course proposed by the Government with respect to this vote, but Mr Rees ruled that £400 must be taken off the Esti mates and brought down again by message from the Crown. Mr Rolleston said that if the vote did come down again he should take care it did not pa=s m a huiry. What Mr Fish wanted to know was why, after Mr W^rd refused this salary last year, the amount should now appear again on the Estimates. _ Mr Seddon said that when the House went; into Committee of Supply he should ask the Premier to make a statement with respect to the intentions of Govern ment on this subject. n ~,nn Mr Fish ask«d how it was that ±,o4l>U appeared on the Estimates for Ministerial salaries, when Government were only legally entitled co pay £5000. Mr Seddon said that the Audit Depart ment would see that no amount was paid that was not according to law. (Left sitting at 2 a.m.)

POLITICAL.

(from our parliamentary correspondent.) Wellington, August 31. The session will certainly last, till the middle of October. The Electoral Bill is m Committee, bu^ is progress is uneventful. The Unclaimed Moneys Bill provides that " unclaimed moneys" shall mean all principal, interest, dividends, bonuses, and profits of bullion which shall have been six years unclaimed, m the pos session of any company, whether finan cial, banking, insurance, or otherwise, carried on for the purposes of gam, or any savings bank other than the post office bank. Every company n required to keep at its chief office an alphabetical register of all unclaimed moneys over ±5 no" operated on for six ye-irs. Such re<'i--«r is to be posted up on January 1 of"\ oh year, to be published m the "Gazette" and open for public inspection. All moneys remaining after two years from such " Gazette " notice are to be paid m to the Public Trustee, under the Public Revenues Act. Claim may be made by the owner within five years of the payment to the Public Trustee when, on his right being proved, the Colonial Treasurer may pay over to him such sum as he is found entitled to ; but should another claimant subsequently appear, the Colonial Treasurer shall not be responsible, and the only recourse will be against the recipient of the money. The clause relating to loans to local bodies permits £2000 loans to boroughs, and m loans to drainage boards, where a number of public works are to be com pleted out of loan, the surplus of one estimate may be applied to the shortage of another. When the Colonial Treasurer considers the rate security offered in sufficient for the loan applied for, he may grant a less sum for which a sinking fund with the Public Trustee may be create 1.

Thk Best Remedy fob Indigestion Norton's Camomile Pills are confident? recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Rtrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, arc mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold iju bottles, at la l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the world, "Donb put off until to-morrow the Sleasures of to-day, but ride a ' Calliope ' iicycle at once." Illustrated price list, Saville's Colombo street, ChrfctcUurch

THE CHOLERA.

,(Pm PHESS ASSOCIVTION ) m. „ We^in«ton, September 3 The Central Board of Health raet'to day, and decided to w:i>n local boards to enforce cleanliness m their respective districts, but postponed further measures hll ifc is seen whether cholera spreads m England. Should the epidemic increase other precautions will be taken. The Union Company will, if necessary, be requested to carry doctors m the inter colonial steamers. A ship expected at Auckland shortly frcm Calcutta will be inspected.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I (We de not hold ourselves responsible for th« ■ opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

MR PURNELL'S POLITICS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l expected that Mr Purnell would take the line he has m reference to his pamphlet. He admits all that can be said as to the evils of the system of free trade m land ; but he objects to the land tax as a remedy, on the ground that it is robbery. Admitting, for the sake of ( argument, that it is a species of robbery, I would point out that it is mere petty larceny compared with Mr PurneH's agrarian law. That law would depreciate the value of land, for ie would make it illegal to sell certain sized blocks without subdivision. There would not be bnyers for as much land under those conditions as under the present conditions, therefore, the; value would fall, present owners would be robbed, and the consolidated fund would gain nothing. Besides, if, with our present population, 640 acres were to bo considered ample for on© man' when our population had doubled—which < it would very soon do if Mr Purnell's ex pectation were realised—it would be con sidered too much ; so that his agrarian la*' might fairly be called a system that could only end m a general periodicel sub division. And again, it would be an un justifiable interference with the freedom of the farmers. Why should such a sys tem be applied to farmers only ? If a man has energy and ability to manage a large arm and make a fortune at it, why should xc be restricted to 640 or any other num ber of acres ? It would menn that, agricul ture would be left to less capaWe and am bitious members of tha community, and the community would speedily suffer on that account; for we are all dependent on the land, and if it be badly managed we< all suffer. In conclusion, I have carefully road the pamphlet, and I fail to see any reason m it why it should not be so .eaeible now as it was m 1874 or 3887.— I am, etc., j, k bik .

THE ABHBTmTON ftTT AUDI Aff: flHtiMBi>AY, SEPIEMBEB \, 1892



g; SALEK, " ~" W;?telimak<T ami Jeweller, i TEMPORARY I'REMISKS LT W. 0. DAVIS PKFRftMUIENT ROOM. Fire. Ftee* Fire. ; MUST BE CLEARED AT AMY PRICE. MY STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and otfafer high-class Jewellery, has to be S'JLD previous to going into new'premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. FOR Wedding Present** 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 tisual. S. SALEK, WATO&MAKER AND JEWKLLER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman),. ; 5 ... ? "W ILL OIPEIsT i t In a Few Days with a Complete New Stcck of \ Tweeds, Coating's, and Men's NOTE THE ADDRESS : ? V mi* The Shop between J. Scaly and Go.'s and H. C. Segers. EAST: STREET, A.SHBT7RTON. 8 200 : DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. N O T I .0,, E. . Psirtnersliip hithecto subsistinsf holween William Spakuow and Henky ■*■ G^ms Berryman, trading together under the srylo or firm of fP ARROW AND BKRRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters, has this .day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. Siffno(I fWILLIAM SPARROW. • BI°"tU\HBNRT GILES BERRYMA.N. Witness—A, If. Shukt. Ashburton, August 29, 1892. ■ ' Craighead & Derryinan (Lale Sparrow and Uorryman, and IT. iw\ \v. Orjigiioad), ASIA'LOAMATED. \X7E, tic Undersized, have this da v cutorod into PARTNERSHIP, to trade \ V together under the style or fmn of CIUIGHHaD and BERRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters. 1 ALL DEBTS owing to the Lite firms of Spartiow and Berryman and H. and W, Obaighbab, MUrtT BK PAID T) OIUIGHKAD and BERRYMAN, who have assumed all the liabilities of the said finiis. f HENRY GILES BERRYMAN. Sisncd-aiUGH CRAIGHEAD, I WILLIAM CRAIGHEAD. Witness—A. H, Shukv. - Aphburton, August 29, 1892. Tl; ITH reference to the above, we wish to thank our numerous Customers for Vy their liberal patronage hitherto accorded. With our increased facilities and immense stocks, we now offer extraordinary inducements, and anticipate a very large business m future, Tritli every regard for our Customers, satisfaction and our own reputation. Craighead & Berry man, Tailors X Outfitter*, EAST STREET ASHBURTOft ... i ii —i ; * ■ W. H. COLLINS & CO., ARE MAKING . . i BONAFIDE REDUCTIONS IN COOKING KAJKGES, EEGI^TER GRATES, FPJNDERB AFD FIREIRONS. f ' - ( , NEW STOCKS OF . v . Milk Churns, Pans, Buckets, Skiinm*r3, Mangle?, isrusliware, Farm and Garden Tools Lawn Mowers. - ...•■: - ■' : "; ; -:'!' also Fey Stocks of TIHWAWE of every description. .' : , We hold the largest and most complete.stocks of -Bllll'dlDg . Materials m the County. ... Our Painting «3ld #aperliail«rln^. Department is under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of paints supplied. * ■ BIRCH -TIMBER AT 8s (id PER 10#ft. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers and Malvern^Coal. W. H. Collins and Co.,



ASHBURTON MACHLNK WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. CaMEROX StbBET, ASHISUFTON ; near Post Of lice. Thos. E. I&ilworih, Propriktor fI^HESE works are well equipped with JL best Modern Machinery for the Execution of FIRST-CLAfeS 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 R. E. Dowlb, "THE TIMES TAILOB," HAS just received the latest novelties m 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. JOTote Address.—Oppoaite'Mr Bullock's > i 1 Office, •■■ 'i";E CAD E; TI1&BER. TIMBER. TIMBER. BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg to offer to Farmers, Builders and others, thei<" requirements AT PRICES .PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD ©FIN 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 AND MOUNT KOMERS COAL Kept hi Stock. ' :«, Jolui <a. Itcstcll, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. notice. o^: - > - TTAVING PURCHASED from Mr JUL James Graigie, the whole of his S T 6..C X 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 GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tendnd to,-and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. ■ 7 80 LAZARUS' T3ATJSNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, S. SALEH, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The cafee of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof 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*99 WE HAYJS FOB SALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, HOMEBUSH, MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA COALS. BLACK PINE, WHITW] PINE FIREWC OD. LIME AND CEMENT. RIDGING AND IRON. < BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. ■'"■. • PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICK FEED, SHARPS, CARROTS, STRAW, &o. Tucker <V Stcan, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agente for —Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, A Iford Forest. 13? Deering All-Steel Binder NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO. Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patron•* 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, GolcTea Tares, Early Snowdrop. Beauty of Bath, Ameri eaa Alpha, SnowfUke, 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, SEALY & CO. P§XSG



pudiic Notices. THE AStfBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING ODDFELLOWS' HALL^ Tuesday, September 6. Tea at six o'clock. mo be followed by a POPULAR JL LECTURE by Very Rev. Dh "KtMSLIE, M.A., Subject—" A ; TRUE HERO* IN . > HUMBLE LIFE;" Musical Selections by the Church Choir. ; Tickets, 2a. Lecture only, Is. B*B2 _; J. ft FQHP AND CO. FARMS. FARMS. FAEMS. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO, have received instructions ■ from Messrs E. B. and R. Millton, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, ON Saturday, Sept. 3, AT THE HOUR OF 2.30 p.m. ALL THAT VERY USEFUL BLOCK, Comprising J_OO« ACRES OF AOQK <±&4O Freehold Land, *±&(ZO Adjoining the Well-known Winchmore Estate, And Within Five Miles of the Town of ASHBURTON. The above block of land has been for the past five years m the occupancy of Westcote Lyltelton, Esq., whose tenancy expires on the first day of September next, and will now be divided and, offered for sale m suitable Farms of from 100 to 600 Acres each. About two-thirds of it is now m English grass, after two grain crops only, the bulk of it having been some years laid down, The remain ing one-third native pasture, THE WHOLE, level land, easily wotked and without waste of any kind. It is almost m the centre of the block intended for irrigation, and is at present well served by water races, is apprpached|and inte.r ected by good roads, and distant about, five miles from th« Ashburtcn and Dromore Railway Stations. The Proprietors MEAN TO SELL, so that the Auctioneers have no hesitation m saying that this salt* offers a rare opportunity 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 bushels of wheat per acre. The Terms of Payment will be—rTen Pounds per centum deposit at sale; Twentj'-five Pounds per centum March Ist, 1894; Balance m five years from sale with interest at Six Pounds per centum per annum on all unpaid moneyv Plans will be furnished on application at the office of D. Thomas, Ashburton, or to J. T. FJRD, Auctioneer. 154, Hereford Street, Christchurch, MR JOHN G. RESTELL _ SHEEP FEED. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apoly JOHN G. RESTELL* FARMS. FAEMS. FOR SALE BY PRIV.VTE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RE3TELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agktscy Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known BiiccleucJi Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 Q26 ACRES ' The land is of good quality and-well situated, tho Mount Sornera Railway line pissing 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., Ld., Christchurch and Bakaia; - Or, .JOHN G. RESELL, 8 96 ■' A Ashburton. John Gr. * Restellj, GRA IN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &c. CASH PURCHASEB OF i WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. I ALWAYS ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twirije, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of tho best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, vie. JOHN O, JEfcESTESJIiL, In conjunction with the JVEW ZEAIiOO IOIM Ac MKH CASHIE ACJKWCIT CO., Kid. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaXNST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST MR T. -BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE-A Sheep Farm of 1101 acres 2 roods ; also an Improved F*rm of 203 acres. TO LET—IS acres at Trevorton, near the River. FOR SALE—Two allotments, each con taining 5 acres, near the County Sale yards. TO LET.—A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together with Coach House and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. 50 Acres to let for a^oi^ Egtate Agent.



Public JSotioe?. "^Klsiifdo" Paris~7~ rpHE ABOVE v\ILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S" CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, LimiTkd. FIRST ANNIVERSARY. A PUBLIC TEA and SOCIAL will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, $EPTEMBIfiR 2. Tea on the table at S p.m. A special feature will be an address by Pjaofbnsor Bickerton, of Ohriatchurch. Family Ticket, 4s 6d j Single Ticket, 2s. Tickets admitting ladies to Social and Dance, Is. Tickets can be obtained at the Store, or from any member of the Committee, arid from Mr H. M. Jones. 8*164 ASHBURTON~WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limitbb. f XT4.NTED, an experienced Bread and VV Small Goods Baker. Also, a sober and energetic Man to drive a Cart/ Apply with references on or before SATURDAY, September 3. All inform tion as to wages, &c, can be obtained from the Secretary. Wm. McRAE, B§l Secretary.. ANNUAL MEETING. 'THE ANNUAITIIEETING of the 1. Ash burton Cycling and Amateur Athletic Club, will be held m MRS PEARSON'S ROOMS TO-NIGHT September 1, at 8 p.m. BUSINESS : Receive Balance Sheet, Election of Officers And General; Members and all intending members are requested to attend. A. J. MULLER, 8 201 Hon. Sec, A.O. & A.A.C. MASSEY REAPER & BINDER. AN EXPERT will be m attendance on or about the 10th SEPTEMBER NEXT, to OVERHAUL M4SSEY MACHINES. Farmers wishing to have their Binders THOROUGHLY REPAIRED, are re quested to send them to our Yards, Moore street, on or before the above date. B*l9B FRIEDLANDER BROS. SPRINGBURN COAL AND LIME COMPANY, Limited. NOTICE TO INTENDING SHAREHOLDERS. rpHE Share List of above Company will X positively CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 30 NEXT. D. THOMAS, Chairman Provincial Directors. 8§145 I WILL" OFFER AT THE ARCADE ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 3, At I o'clock sharp, On account of a client, 1 Chestnut GELDING, 4 years, by Burlington, broken v saddle and harness. Trial, and csn be recom mended, Also, -I New DOGCART and HARNESS B*2oß P. THOMAS. CLEARING SALE. MR D. THOMAS las received in structions from Mr F. Cass, to SELL AT HIS FARM, Fore's Road, on THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 1892, The who?e of his LIVE & DEAD STOCK, Comprising— IMPLEMENTS, etc. Traction Engine, by Fowler 5 feet; Combine and Elevators, complete 1 Grain Drill, 17 coulter, by Duncin 1 Cambridge Roller, with canisters 1 Dray and Frame, 1 Waggon 1 Swamp Plough, 1 Double-furrow Plough, 1 Single-furrow Plough 2 Chaff Cutters, 6 Leaf Harrows 1 Disc Harrow, with Seed Box 1 Deering Reaper and Binder I McCormick Reaper and Binder 100 sacks Chick Wheat X Stack Oat Sheaves, and sundries to numerous to mention. LIVE SToCK. II Draught HORSES 6 HACKS, including TaIK), the well-known hunter 200 Sound - mouthed MERINO EWES, m lamb 1 Bay MARE, Nell| 1 Bay MARE, Rose, 5 years, by Kel vin, cut of an Old Major mare Bay COLT, 2 years, by Kelvin, broken to plough Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. D.THOMAS, Bti97 Stock Salesmau. ' PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT SUCCESS. C4REAT SUCCESS. THIS Public delighted with the Professor's work. The first lot of proofs are now ready for distribution, and are on view at the Studio, Moore street, where the Public are requested to inspect the work, which will compare favorably with any m the colony. Come early. Business booming. Customers delighted. Studio hours from 9.30 to P<Kl' A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Paval Hotel). 7tl ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. f\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kind* m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIET*. 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, ASHBURTON



BOROUGH OP ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. I HEREBY give notice that the fol lowing persons hava been duly nomi nated as Candidates for the Office of Councillors, viz :— WILLIAM ANDERSON, ROBERT MONCRIEFF CUTH BERTSON, JAMES CHARLES DUNCAN, RUDOLPH FKIEDLANDER, JOHN ORR. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of THREE of the above mentioned Candidates, will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of September, 1892, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. OH AS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton. September 1, 1892. 9J.8 SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. (CONSIGNMENT of Brussels Carpet. A rare opportunity. ALFRED HARRISON, [96 Auctioneer. WANTED -At once, Tenders for Gorse Cutting, not far from Tin wald Saleyards. For particulars apply DONALD McLEAN, 8*206 Lagmhor. ~\ GENERAL MEETING of the XjL Ashburton Football Club will be held at D. Thomas' Arcade Offices on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. Business to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. LEICESTER MATSON, 9*4 Hon. Sco, Ml OF ijn'flTHlll Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. b uthorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up Capital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 XpOR thn transaction of General JJ Banking Business this Bank will openatßAKAlA on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Ban of New South Wales, W. <«. Kliiml ISSiPKCIOB. Christchurch, July 11,189. 7 7 STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FBUIT TEEES 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. CHRYSAOTHBMIIMS. I have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success a*-, the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality cf my Stook, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention, . Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTOrf NURSERY, AL.LJINTQN, A3HBURTQN,'



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