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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 3. The Council met at 2.30. p.m. BILLS I ADVANCED. The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill, Factories Act Amendment Bill, Native Land Purchase Bill, the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, Customs Laws Consolidation Act Amend ment Bill, andServantsKegistry Officeßill were put through their final stages. IN COMMITTEE. The Industries Conciliation Bill was further considered m Committae. The proposition contained m the Bill for the establishment of a Court of Arbi tration was struck out by 13 to 6, on an indirect division, and by 10 to 6 on a direct division. The clause subjecting the Railway Commissioners to a Court of Arbitration was struck out by 12 to 3. The bill %s amended was reported, the third reading being fixed for next day. The Council rose at 4 p,m,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House mat at 2.30 p.m. PETITION. The Public Petitions Committee re ported on the petition of Parker and Maddock, contractors for the Dashwooa contract on the Awatere railway. The report was to the effect that the peti tioners had no claim against the colony. Mr Buick spoke strongly against the action of the Committee over this peti tion, and moved that the report be re ferred back to the Committee for further consideration. After a debate, lasting nearly the whole afternoon, the motion was agreed to on the voices. LAND AND INCOME ASSESSMENT. Replying to Mr Richardson, Mr Ward said the amendment made by the House on the Land and Income Assessment Act Amendment Bill, and the concessions granted, amounted to between £20,000 and £23,000. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AMENDMENTS. The amendments made by the Legisla tive Council on the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill were disagreed with, and Messrs Kelly, J. McKenzie, and W. P. Reeves were appointed a Committeee to draw up reasons ; and the amendments I made by the Council on the Factories Act Amendment Bill were also disagreed with, and Captain Russell, and Messrs Sandford and W. P. Reeves were ap pointed a Committee to draw up reasons. HEKB WINUI TE TOKO. The debate on the report of the Native Affairs Committee on the petition of Here Winui Te loko was resumed by Mr Cad man, who gave a version of the transac tion from the Government point of view. He said the petition presented by Natives surprised him aa much as anybody, as he had been two days m the district occu pied by the Natives and had not heard a word about it. The.debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. The debate on the report on the peti tion of Here Winui Te Toko was con tinued at great length. Mr Kapa moved as an amendment that m the opinion of this House the Govern ment should compel John Lundon fco re fund the £783, illegally obtained m con* nection with the purchase of the Kaitaia block. * Several speakers referred to Lundon's transaction as a rascally one, while Mr Carroll xdmifeted that the person chiefly responsible for the discreditable affair was Lundon. , , Mr Seddon agreed to accept the amend ment, although he could not admit that the House were to blame m the matter. Afcer a debate lasting nearly six h mrs the amendment was carried on the yoices. The House rose at 1 a.m.

Land Settlement in the North.

Land settlement m the Auckland pro vince has gone ahead greatly during the last few months, and the present demand for <*ood land for settlement purposes is stated to be greater than that of any pre vious period. In the Northern Auckland district a great deal of Crown land has been taken up by selectors, mostly ra sections of a few hundred acres or less. In the vicinity of Whangam and Kawa kawa especially, large areas of first-class land are now being brought under the axe nod the plough. On the East Coast too, ™ v thousands of acres of newly-acquired Ends W«» being brought under cultivation bTsett^w. and a great deal of bush- Mlins ha* been done this winter m falling n* readiness for a big "b nu yrnP off'' Jn the Bay of Plenty dis h£? a large .««* o£ land has been to the cultivation of! maiaA f P«*~ * one of the staple ptoducte of the Bay ot Plenty In the Raglan, >Yaipu, ana Lower Waikato districts, also a c^nfflder ablTextent of open land and bush country has been taken up of late by severs torn the Crown, and the work of putting the country undor grass and crop ism full awincr. Reports from the more southern portionsof this island also convey the intelligence that m Taranaki and the bush districts north of Wellington a great deal of settlement is taking place, a good number of small farmers having obtained land from the Crown on easy terms, m the vicinity of Stratford, on the surveyed ioute of theraihrtj line from Taranaki t0 Auckland, many thousands of acres of Wh land have been dewed and prepared Lr homesteads this year.-" Auokland Star."

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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UGANDA.

London, October 4. It i's reported that after the British East 'African Company, evacuates Uganda, the British Commoner will remain to manage affairs.

THE POET LAUREATE.

Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, is ■ i ill «iffV»rln^ from influenza seriously ill, s>uiieiu% and gout.

THE LIFE GUARDS' MUTUNY.

Four members of the Life Guards have been arrested at Windsor on a charge of mutiny.

LORD SHERBROOKE'S WILL.

The personalty m the estate ot Lord Sherbrooke has been proved under £15 000. His widow receives an in come derived from realty and personalty besides a jointure of £10,000. After her death Rev. Neville Sherbrooke re ceives £5000, and the mother of the legatee £13,000 No reference >* made to his Australian property, and there are ho colonial legacies. His nortrait he left to the London Uni-, versity, but a legacy of £1000 to that institution was revoked last year,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received October 4, noon.) BANKING FRAUDS. Sydney, October 4. The trial of the directors of the Australian Banking Company has begun, and is expected to occupy several days. SHIP ON FIRE. Fire broke out on board the British ship Brilliant, m Darling harbor, but has been extinguished. With the ex ception of a twenty-two ton disappear ing gun and a quantity of non-ianarn mable material all the cargo has been discharged. The fire broke out amongst the dunnage and some wood and a quantity of ropes and sails were destroyed. The damage is not likely to be large.

SPORTING.

THE CAULFIELD MEETING.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) | • i Melbourne, October 3. Redleap has list 101 b m the Huidles, to be run at Caulfield on Saturday, Titokowaru being next with 12st 91b.

HAWKE'S BAY SPRING MEETING.

Napier, October 3. The first day of the Hawke'a Bay Jockey Club's spring meeting was well attended. The following are the results:— October. Handicap, of 60 soys; one mile and a distance, —Swivel, 7st 111 b, 1 ; Strephon Bst 71b, 2 ; Wyvern 7st 61b, 3. Won easily, St Malo, Brown Duke, Free Lance, King George, Prioress and Jeanie Deaas also ran. Time—2min.s 2-sth sec. Dividend—£6 12s. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 soys ; two miles. —Tiritea 9st 71b, 1; Aorere 9st 71b, 2; Viola II lObS, 3. All started. Won comfortably ; Aorere a good second ; Gondolier, who jumped badly, fourth; Kaimanawa fifth ; Worth last. Time— 4min 19sec. Dividend—£9 10s. Hawke's Bay Guineas, of 250 soys ; one mile. —St. Hippo Bst 101 b, 1; Variety Sat 51b, 2; St. Katherine Bdt 51b, 3. Stepniak and North Atlantic made all the running until the turn into the straight, where St. Hippc shot out and beat his field anyhow. Time—lmin 50sec. Dividend—£l 18s. J Madden Plate, of 50 soys; 1£ mile. —Rangiatea 7sc 41b, 1; Ua 7st 21b, 2 ; Monte Carlo 7st 71b. 3. Four others ran. Won by two lengths. Time—2min 20sec. Dividend—£2 6s. Welcome Stakes, of 100 soys; four furlongs.—Geraint Bst 51b, 1 ; St. Cecilia Bst 51b, 2 ; Westmere Bst 51b, 3. Three others started. Won by three lengths. Time—s4sec. Dividend—£2 14s. Corinthian Stakes, of 40 soys; 1J mile.—Zaccho 12st 71b, 1; Link list 31b, 2 ; Queen Rose lOst, 3. Aronoel, St- Malo, and Vision also ran. Won by a short head. Dividend—£s 17s, Flying Handicap, ef 100 soys; six furlongs.—Swivel 7st 101 b, 1; Dream land 7sr 111 b, 2 ; Cynisca 9st 71b, 3. The Dancer, Thame, Heather bell, Pearl Powder, Esca, Kathleen, and , Deans, also went to the post. Won com fortably by a couple of lengths. Time— ■ lmin 20 2-sth sec. Dividend—£4 10s.

SECOND DAY

Hastings, October 4. Tkial Handicap, of 40 soys; once round.—Monte Carlo 6st 71b, 1; King George 7st, 2; Zaccho Bsfc 111 b, 3. Won by a short half-length. Time—lrain 57 l-sfch sec, Dividend—£s 17s. Second Hurdle Race, of 80 soys : If miles.—Aorere 9st 111 b, 1: Kaimaiiawa, lOst 121 b, 2 ; Worth 9sb 101 b, 8. Won ; comfortably. Time— 3min 43sec. Divi dend—£3 14s. Spuing Handicap, of 250 soys; one mile and a half.—St. Hippo, 1; Rosefeldt, 2 ; Wyvern, 3. Spinfeldt and Dancer scratched. Won easily. Time—2min 45 l-sth sec. Dividend—£l 15s.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The programme for the annual race meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club, on Monday, January 2, has been passed by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotang Association.

THE ASgBtTRTOV: GTOARPIAy _ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1893.



A member of Sir George Grey's one-time {{unborn millions " chose to make a some what inconvenient and unusual advent into this world on Friday morning, says the "Oamaru Mail." He opened his eyes on the flying landscape between Kurow and Duntroon m the carriage of the early train. |jMr William Straclian, Rakaia, narrowly escaped a serious accident this morning. Driving from Ashburton, his horse (a very sure footed one) went through what ap peared to be a pool of water m the road, i and came down heavily, as the hole was about a foot deep. Mr Strachan jumped out, and managed to get the horse up with ont damage. This ia another instance of the bad state of the road between Ashburton and Dromore, and the decision of the Upper Ashburton and Wakanui Road Boards to reform and metal the great south road from Ashburton northwards to the limit of their jurisdiction has net been taken a moment too soon nor should a moment's delay take place m completing the work. Mr William Harrison, Doric, supplies us with the following recipe for the cure of scaly and white blight on apple trees. He assures us he has subjected it to the fullest trial, and finds its a thorough success :—fo every gallon of water, put half a ponnd of the freshest and youngest blue gum leaves available. Stew the leaves m the water for half-an-hour—longer will not hurt. If the tree is very bau, add half an ounce of castor oil to the stew. When cold, spray the tree thoroughly. The spraying can be done at any time, and the first application will kill off all the scaly blight, which will wither away from the bark m a few weeks—but the insect is dead after the first application. To the white or American woolly aphis blight the decoction is instant death.



James McGregor, TOBACCOJSIS'n B.XtRDBKSSSKR. Tito. UltH'9 BtTIl/UlXCift EAST STREKTa



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing ISTever Fails if Directions are followed Sarei Money, Labor, and Time. Putt an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured, i Purifies and, Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way, for] Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. I. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, w.^ere we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props,. Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Wataii, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlomen's Profits. Large Stocks or Doors and Sashes. PINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin.



G, JESSON. (Late J. Qumn\, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES ''■ CLEANED & GUARANTEED ISB months, 4s 6d, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelr* months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made.to. order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 303, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bi oaches from 2s tid. Spectacles to suit all sigh;s at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



RSj soothing] KELIEVE FEVERISH HUT,, PREVEKT FtTS, CONVULBIONB. ETO. The wordt "JOHIT STEIDKA*. Are en«MTtd oa the C«r»mml Stamp <&*2f meh MM. l _; . ■ '_■■' ■ ■ i'iC Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, J Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne] <fee. , . Artillery Lahk Loiwo XT A N HOUTEN S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter "Workers, Butter Pack agwi Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLAtfCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818



lIR 111 IVTKR, TT^ISHES to notify to his patients THAT HE HAS IIKTIOVKI) HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS TO TANCRED STREET, Middle House between Cass street and William street. HOURS OF CONSULTATION j 10 TO 11 A.M. 2TO 3 P.M. 7TO 8 P.M. MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. F 0 R S A I. R BY AliL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BT C. B. KNIGHT.



SITHIIISR, J892. GREAT SBOW OF ELEGANT SPRTNG NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON, ux AORANGI. Special Attention of the Ladies is called to the DRESS DEPARTMENT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOODS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION O¥ 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, Featherbone, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Cestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES, at 4s lid. 1 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42a 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth 14s 3d. A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS -BRUSSELS AND TAPESTY| £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR.



I CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN J (LatWJparrow and Berryman, and H. and W. Craighead, Almalgaraated). WE HAVE JUSOJ LANDED OUR NEW SUMMEB GOODS' (ex s.s. Arawa), comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW hUMMER TWEEDS FANCY SCOTCH SUITINGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS, FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, &c. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER SHOWN ! IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. CiOOO XKGLIiiH TWKKII XHOCBCHB, 21*. COMPARE OUR PRICES. ( Imnnfitani I—T &r \\T ?^RAIGHEAD'S reputation for impOrldOl,-- £±* & W • \J FIRST OL ASS FIT and WORKMANSHIP has long been 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,—Just openfd out, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, &c. Great Variety m all the Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MENS AND BOYS BOOTS AND SHOES. BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &c. i'O ■ ' Craighcad and Berryman* TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



LH.EWIi2IL.LYJN OWEN, TEACHER OF MUSIC PRACTICAL AJSD THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he. has a few vacancies for pupils, Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 1<34 ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. r\T$E of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colbny-^guaranteed the best ob tainabe. Forest -Trees OK ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. I Roses LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS . Of Every Class, the choicest and best. As we are purely Nurserymen, and da 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, RITERBANK, ASABURTON.



WILLIAM SPARROW, J(Late]of.thefirm of Sparrowand 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 Prices that have nevev been heard of m Ashburton} Come -and See for Yourself, i i • ... NEWESI Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : [HH* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONj 8 200



I TV/TR JOHN U. RESTELL has been i.-LiLL instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nkw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Lisiited,— The whole of the well-known Buccleucli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7seS( Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO Jg26 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., Chris tchuroh and Rakaia ; O, JOHN G. RESTJSLL, ■}b Ashburton.



MR JHft G- RESTELL. "__'] WANTED A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ru,ton Proctor pre ferred. _________ JOHN G. RESTELL. FARM.-\ FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY.



"The Corner; AsJiburlon September 20, '92, Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in* form you tlmtlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new slock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc.. is very choice, and m the closest touch ivitk the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere, I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity ofneio 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 your notice. Although ihe quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. the favor of a visit of inspection I am, Uadam Your Obediently, | . I



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Fried lander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened ex Aorangi, A LAKGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK 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 oi FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS •EMPORIUM, lISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES j a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151 NEW^SEEDS. NEW^EEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS foh SPRING SOWING Which have j use come tn hand CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot! Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. I GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS K^SALE, new patent. J. SEALY" & CO PSISO



STARTLING 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 all descriptions. FOREST TREE S, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I 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 cwo last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran ty as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen arises, including five champiqns. N.B,—All orders shall receive my prompt; attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, !CLIFTON NURSERY, ,AW4SNTON A3HBURTQN



Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITHI & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PKODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, Ac. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillors, .Mford Forest. Deering All-Sfceel Binders, Adams' Superphosphates. mUCKER AND TjEAN WEST STREET.



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR 11180 MItWSI, BAKING DEING absolutely pure, and made ■*-* from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leaveninc; power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. «T. Anderson & Co., TIMARU. 9 117



R. E. Dowle, 'THE TIMES TAILOR,' 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. Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, k R O A DE. GREAT SALE AT Pickford &, UnUrilJ * PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpefcs, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments bo arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. j Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET,; ASHBURTON,



PHOTOGRAPHIC INTIMATION. GREAT SUCCESS.—The Professor: announces that he has again opened a free, list for a month, and is prepared to take Lidks', Gentlemen's, & Children's PORTRAITS, CABINET SIZE, and anyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. This small charge is made simply to secure legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the last free list, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have been set apart for children and the other days for adults. This concession reduces i Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. . The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere 1 Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices, A new instrument for taking children instan taneously* Note the address — Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Strtet (opposite the Royal Hotel).



' L NGBEA-H COACH. ON and after MONDaY, October ?, for the summer months, the Long beacb Coach will start from Ashburtoii at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman.



The " Family Doctor " of July 16 says :— We have seen hosts of letters from all sorts and conditions of people, iv 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 dissased, 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) 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 of Warburton Can't Be Best baking Powder. Try it.—Advt. HOW ARE YOU % "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulseb rook's Arrowroot Biscuits. The> I have made me so strong."—[Advt I



TO Scand this Season, and Travel the ASHBURTON, WAKaNUI, LONG- B.3ACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang*. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches I high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out. of Aif)sy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy arid Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured tirst honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, m 1886, and second prisw for the best cross country horse on same date, First prise at Rangiora m 1888, also second pnae at Oourtenay m 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first tjrize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee -'■'3 • grooma^e ss, payable at first service ~' All inures changing handa m, any way, first owners will be hald J . JK. JD Pi<jrU> Proprietor, Aslston. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early ns only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 0(V Bos 970, G P-0,, Sydney, N.b.W



NEXT PRACTICE OF " The Messiah," ATTHE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10. A FULL attendance of present and in tending members ig requested. Special Business—Appointment of Con ductor. PETER WILLUMS, 10 20 Hon. Sec. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism ia employed with success m cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic Fits, Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each Sinapism. PARIS : P. Mbuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Felton, Grijiwade, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Drug Company, Ltd., Sydney.



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that the Audited Balance Sheet of the Tinwald Town Board, for the year ended March 31, 1892, may be seen at the Board's Office. Templar Hall, Tinwald. C. E. tfOOKS & SON, Clerk to the Board. October 4, 1892. 10 21 ONIONS. A grand lot on strings, ISlbs Is. POTATOES. DERWENTS, Is 6d a sack. Oamaru Derwents, a splendid line for table or seed, extra heavy sacks 2s ; also best varieties of early seed Potatoes. FLOUR. 16s per sack. Besc, 19s per sack. PRIME OATEN SHEAF and STRaW CHAFF, VEGETABLE* FLOWER SEEDS, POT PLANTS, etc., At low rates for cash. j. rr no m a. w, Havelock Street, 10§l THE ART" NBEDLEWORK"aND~" FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, m silk, ivory and crystal, and numerous Other beautiful art goods. Als» New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always m stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS A.OAJMtH, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, ASHBURTON MUSICAL SOCIETY. '



[ FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of Mr Christopher J_ Richard Harold, are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his residence, Alford Forest Road, Allenron, on THURSDAY, the 6th inst. at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Ceme tery. BAKER BROS., 10 22 Undertakers.



Puplic Notices. ASHBUKTON AMATEUR SWIMMIN" CLUB. nnHE Second Annual General Meeting ■*• of the above Club will be held on WEDNESDAY, October 5, at 7-30 p.m., m Mr Gates' Rooms, Saunders' Buildings. Business—To receive Annual Report and Balance Sheet, and any other business ; Election of Officers.—J. C. Lane, Hon. Sec. 9 192



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