both occasions it was extinguished with | out much damage. Last night an un-1 occupied four-roomed cottage, the pro- [ perty of Oliver Samuel, was burned to the ground. It was uninsured. It ia an undoubted case of incendiarism. Wellington, September 19. It has been decided by the Executive < of the Brass Bands Association that the Newcastle (N.S.W.) military band is eligible for taking part m the coming contests. The appointment of Mr Carruthers, mentioned m the English cables, is that of inspector of railway stores for the Kail way Commissioners, by whom the appointment is made, and the engagement is terminable at three months' notice. It is understood, with reference to the withdrawal of the demand of cash security deposits from foreign insurance companies, the decision of Government is that they will not insist on cash deposits trom foreign companies, as originally proposed, but will take other kinds of securities as guarantee to investors. The annual conference of delegates from the boot manufacturers of Welling ton, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and their employees, was opened to-day. Those present were Messrs H. A. Bridge (Dunedin), J. A. Frostick(Christchurch),, W, Staples and It. Hannah (Wellington), representing the employers, and Messrs A. H. McKellow (Christchurch), R. Ferguson and W". Osborne (Dunedin), and H. McGmley (Napier), delegates for the employees. Mr R. M. Simpson, of Wellington, as a disinterested person, agreed to take the chair. Dunedin, September 19. The McDonald bankruptcy case ended m the certificate of discharge of the bankrupt being suspended for 12 months.

SPORTING.

GERAILDINE SPRIFG MEETING.

The following are the first day's handicaps :— Squatters' District Handicap of 40 soys; one mile.—Bay King lOst 101 b, Young Cheviot lOsb 71b, The Idler 9st 111 b, Beau Nash 9st 71b, Jacob Faithful Bst 101 b, Victim Bst 81b, Kilmarnock Bst 61b, The Chief Bst, Sir Robert 7st 101 b, Kate Greenaway 7st 101 b, Marten 7st 31b, Fire King 7st, Warrington 6st 121 b, Sadler 6st'7lb. Bslfield Welter Handicap of 35 boys ; seven furlongs.—The Idler list, Beau Nash lOst 101 b, Gillie lOst 41b, Jacob Faithful 9st 131 b, Kilmarnock 9st 91b, Lord Zetland Bst 121 b, Wet Sail Bst 71b, Sherwood Bst 71b, Sir Juljus Bst 51b. Marten Bdt 51b, Invader Bsb 31b, Fire King Bst 31b, Oarsmaid Bsb, Fraud Bsb. Gekaldinb Ccp Handicap of 55 soys ; one mile and a half.—-Liberator 9st 41b, Bay King Bst 81b, Don Pedro Bst 51b, Galtee^Bst, Saracen 7st I2lb, Welcome Nat 7st 41b, Coinage 7st 31b, Mistral 7st 21b, Chaos 7st, Invader 6st 71b, Flying Handicap, of 40 soys ; six fur longs.—Young Cheviot 9st 101 b, Carro nade 9st 31b, Galtee 9st, Saracen Bst 121 b, Enfield Bat 41b, Finetta Bst 21b, Welcome Nat, Bst 21b, Victim Bst, Mistral Bsfc, Chaos 7st 121 b, Masonic 7st 121 b, Tournament 7at 101 b, Captain Thornton filly 7st 41b, Kate Greenaway 7st 41b, Sir Robert 7st, Oarsmaid 6sr 71b. Handicap Time Tbot, of 40 soys; three miles.—Contractor scr., Tommy 15seo, Te Wanahu 18sec, Tom 21sec, Mountjoy 24sec, Winchester 32sec, Lugnaquilla 37sec, Muckross 42sec, Miss Blackwood 43sec, The Cloud 45sec. Factory Girl 45sec, Lucy 48sec, Old Kate 48sec, Pam Dsacc, Empire 56sec, Krippel 60sec.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Sydney, September 19. The horses Freedom and Florrie wert passed m at auction to-day at 400 and 550 guineas respectively.

THE CHOLERA.

[per press association]

New York, September 19. An infernal machine was sent to the Governor of New York because he released the Normania's passengers. A New York resident died at Phila delphia of cholera. Cholera is reported to be eradicated m New York. The Canadian Govern ment, however, do not believe it is yet stamped out, and are quarantining arrivals from the D nited States. Buenos Ayres, September 15*. The steamer American has arrived from Genoa. Twenty-four deaths from cholera occurred on the voyage. Berlin, September 19. Two hundred and twenty deaths were reported at Hamburg on Satur day, and two hundred ou Sunday. (Received September 20, 10.40 a.m.) Berlin, September 19.^ The people of Hamburg are indig nant at the refusal of the Lord Mayor of London to open a fund for the relief of those suffering from cholera.

The "Wellington Murder.

THE INQUEST. PEU PKKSS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, September 20. The enquiry into the circumstances attending tiie death of Charles Greenrose, seaman, who was shot on Waterloo quay on Sunday, was opened this mondng. Mr Poynton watched the proceedings on behalf of Finley, and Mr George Hutchi son for Seele. Both the accused were present m custody. Lynch, the seaman belonging to the ship Waimate, was nnder examination all the mornin?, the particulars he gave of the affray being similar to those already telegraphed, lie said he sw deceased strike Finley before any shots were fired. Finley staggerea under the blow, and Seele called out to him to pull out his gun and shoot, which he did. 4.11 the men had been drinking a good deal the previovs evening, but were sober on Sunday. Witness was certain he heard" five shots fired, but Finley's revolver only accounted tor four. He denied he had used threats towards Seele, and could not swear that Seele ever drew his own weapon from his pocket. Finley aimed three shots at Lynch, two going vide of the mark and the other missing fire. Witness then ran towards his vessel, and did not see Greenrose shot.

THE MARKETS.

'188 F&ISSB ASSOCIATION.) (Received September 20, 10.40 a.m.) London, September 19. The wheat ex barque Paquita, from Auckland, is being offered at 275.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

)(PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION) (Receivad September 20, 10.40 a.m.) IRISH AFFAIRS. London, September 19. At" a meeting held in Kildare to discuss a proposal fo re-establish the National League, Dr Kenny advocated that steps should be taken to embarrass the Irish Secretary as a means of securing their wishes. At a meeting in Limerick, called for the purpose of urging the release of the political prisoners, Mr Redmond re -1 echoed these sentiments. At this meeting Mr Gladstone's name was I hissed.

THE SEIZURE OF SEALERS. A report received by the Admiralty from Rear Admiral Charles F. Hots ham, H.M.S. Warsprite, flagship on the Pacific station, is startling in its details of the cruelty and indignities to which the crews of the sealers seized by the Russians, off Copper islands, were subjected. It also alleges that prize crews placed on board the sealers pillaged the cabins of the officers and removed everything of any value,

ANOTHER SUSPENSION. The London Commercial Deposit Building Society has suspended pay ment.

AFRICAN AFFAIRS.

Zanzibar, September 19. Erain Fascha is seeking a refuge with an Arab chief, near the Nyanza lakes, his resources having been ex hausted It is reported that the rebellion among the tribes on the Upper Congo is spreading to German terri tory, Paris, September 19. The French troops have occupied Dogba m Dahomey, and the villages en route submitted. Brussels, September 19. A Belgian survivor of the M'Gan gwe massacre, m the Upper Congo, reports that out of eighteen agents nine were killed.

AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, September 19. The Ameer, who has ordered his agents to evacuate Waria Waristan generally* pleads that his trouble with the Hazaras prevents his fixing a pre cisc date to receive Lord Roberts. Berlin, September 19. The German press resent the British establishing a protectorate over the Gilbert group, but the official press reply that the islands are outside the Germans' zone.

THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

During some array manoeuvres the Emperor was thrown from his horse and rolled upon. He escaped with a severe shaking.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received September 20, 11.40 a.m.)

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

Sydney, September 20. It.is believed the Labor Party will raise a new issue by moving an amend ment censuring the Government for their action m regard to the Broken Hill strike. If the Government are defeated it is quite on the cards they will apply for a dissolution, and appeal to the country on the question of main taining law and order.

WRECK.

The schooner Friendship has been wrecked on a reef off the coast of New Caledonia. The crew and passengers reached the mainland m a boat. Three lady passengers suffered severely from exposure.

(Received September 20, 11.50 a.m.)

THE SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE.

Sydney, September 20. The Postmaster General is enquiring from the New Zealand Government the exact sum required to continue the San Francisco service, and whether New Zealand proposes to ask the other colonies to pay a proportionate sum. Mr Kidd declares New South .Wales will not be a party to others deriving benefit from the service without payment.

FEDERATION.

Hobaut, September 20. The Tasmanian Government is favor able to increased representation on the Federal Council, as suggested by the Premier of South Australia. The Premier is urging the Premier of Queensland to request the other colonies to introduce a bill providing for the election by the people of a Federation Convention to frame a measure.

THE GOLD DISCOVERY.

Pekth (W,A.), September 20. There is considerable excitement over the gold discovery near the Southern Cross mine. The gold al ready sent down was obtained m a few days, and it is said that another two thousand ounces are m sight. The gold is obtained both m quartz and m alluvial deposits.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPI EMBER £0, 1890



The Best Remedy fob Indigestion-- Norton's ('• iomile Pills are confident!} recommend t '■■ aa a simple remedy foi Indigestion, Mch is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects Norton'-s Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe -under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine vendors throughout the world.



G. JESSON. (Late J* Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES , r ."« CLEANED & GUARANTEED 13 MONTHS, 48 Od. /BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed vy Twelve months, 2b 6d, Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order; Customers' own s gold made .. ; '* »p« \ ;' "; Gents' silver watches at 30a, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 16s, * Silver Bioaches from 2s tfd. ' Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. i EAST STREET, ASHBURTOX. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts . an end to Washing-Day Worries; - Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all othnr Soap One ferial is sufficient to convince you James McGregor, OBA'CNIST' ; f HAIRDRISSER, ETC. •BB'I »UII<I»»CFS EAST STREET "pi L I X I R TT I T A E FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending overffirv r> * years, and has been judged to be with t eiception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been carefully delected and proportioned so as to exactly suic all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate If your cold is alight, t* dose or two o Elixir Vitw will cure. If severe, you may nrve immediate relief by using EUxir Vitae. If your chest is weak, or you seem tr dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Klixir Vita* will work wonders m yovr case. Elixir Vitffi is sold m Bottle's %t 1b 6d and 2a 6d each. A Grocers and most eh ami^* AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early aa only ;i limited numlwr m required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO. Box 97*, 0 F. 0., Sydcey, N.S.F * - ' ■.' ■.-..■-



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. XTT E ARE PREPARED fO MA £ B LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FUEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS ¥OR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE. Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, :. ■ and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. THE DATES OF OUR SALES WILL BE DULY ADVERTISED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, : SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CUIiRENT BATHS FEIEDLAJSTDER BUGS



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETTt THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THIS BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus jsYery 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. Tke Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUB LIFE IN THE A. M. X». SOCI ErX V, And secure a BONUS KVKjUY YEAR Policies m Force '' 109,333 Sum Assured ... ... £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,347 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 94- PER CJfINT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Of?ice— - Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. DERBY, District Secretary, Ohristchurch. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. KYsoothingl 5^J POWDER 31 RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Pr***rv« • healthy state of the een«ti« tutlon during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN BTUDXAV, Ch«ml*t,Walworth, Surray," Are tagtum on tb« Omrmnflii Sf«mr <#«•<•««<* Pick* Sow B; KSMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] <fee. Aetillkrt Lank Lovdoh TT AN HOUTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] U is the Criginai All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a cwnplet* Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concokd, N.H., U.S A Established ' 818



Kink fie Paris rpHE ABOVE Will BE CLOSED Until further notice. THE Next Ciiercsey Sale will be beld on. ' MONDAY, OCTOBBB 10, 18 8 2 T. McDO\*"ELL, ___________ Secretary ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. r\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob* tamable. Forest Trees ; OP ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCK 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 STkKTLIKGr NEWS. i James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has i FEUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks j ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & 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* cf 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, ABHBURTON Pai?et, T3LACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, 13 and COkCHBUILDER, 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, juji., who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PA GET, June., 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. » H NOTICE. HAYING PURCHASED irom Mr j Jambs Cbaigie, the whole of his S T 0 OK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IK THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at et)d«d to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPBRHANGER* etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 MjUOHN G- RESTELL. _^_ WAN PSD A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre? ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FAEMS. FABMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE 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 Buecleucli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO -j £{26 ACRBS' The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Sorners Railway line pissing throa»h the Estate. Persons m want ot a;ood 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 CANTILF AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia i Or, JOHN G, RESTJiiLL, 86 AsUburtojj,



"The Corner,", Ashburton, September 20^92. Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you tlmtlamnow making a Display of the Neivest 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 ioith the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained ifS" Christchurch or elseivhere. I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs m Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis? count of thirty per cent. l These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to your notice. Although the quantity is large, I anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. bolicieing the favor of a visit of inspection. I am, Madam, Yours Obediently, W, H Collier.



i HuDiie Notices: LLEWELLY^OWEN, TEACHER OP MUSIC. PRACTICAL AM) rHEORSTICAL, WILL recommence with his pupils next MONDAY, September 26. Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. : 9 134 npHE~ISERCANTILE AND~BANK- J_ RUPTOY GAZETTE OF NEW ZEALAND. Proprietors—The Trade Auxiliary Firm N.Z., Ltd., Mortenis Buildings, Chris tchurch. With which is incorporated " The Weekly Advertiser." Published every THURSDAY morn Contains— Particulars 6k Bills of Sale, Stock gages, Liens on Wool and roys. Bailments, Affidavits of Satisfactic n Bankruptcy Petitions and Dis charges, &c., filed during each week* Also— Carefully revised Share and Produc Market Reports, Latest Legs Decisions, Original Articles, illus trating the working of Commercial Law, and other interesting and valuable matter. Abs >lutely Indispensable to the Safety of All Traders. Terms -£1 Is, or£l 10a (includingDiges and Index) per annum, strictly payable n advance. Free Sample Copies obtainable from Agent, MR HARRY FRANCIS. East Street, Ashburton, Col.ected for Subscribers. Agencies throughout New Zealand and Australia RELIABLE TRIVATE INFORMAIION As to the Commercial Standing of all Traders NEW SEEDST NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfootj Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflvko, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS I'OR. SALE, new patent. j. scaly" & co. P§lsC .



§TEB»IIEM§ BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOOA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS. —HARDWARE.— Garden Tooo1s ; and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, •, Holloware, Tinware, Dairying Utensils, Forks, Spades, Shovels, &c. Plated ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket j 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,



MOUNT SOMERS COAL. SUPERIOR QUALITY now being offered the public. FOR SALE BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS. WHOLESALE BY C, 51. Knight.



Public JNoiices. mKtf SHILLINGS HOWARD.—Lost, X from'Kelly's Hotel, Ashburton, on or about September 1, Dark Bay GKLDING. Came from Shepherd's Bush Station. Anyone giving information to Mr Kelly, or Mr Donald Fraser, Shepherd's Bush, Ruapuna, will receive the above reward. 9*131 THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. ~j\TOW 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. Also, New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafore. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Tournals and cut patterns always m stock. Layettes and trousseauz made to order. MHS ADAMS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Registby Office foe Servants. •the dispensary." ASHBORTON. 0. M. BROOKE OEGS to notify that-HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Orr's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything bein# DESTROYED BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH. Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! \ FARMER cannot tell how much -*■*- grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired m time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at once, so that you may reap A LIBEKAL KEWAKD 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 Note the Address.—CAMßßON STREET, near the POST OFFICE. Thos. B. Itilworlli, PROPRIETOR, J. V. FORD & CO "VI EW ZEALAND WOOL S CORES. i_M (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christchtroh. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingkro Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. j CLEARING SALES m town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer.



Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF P RI Z % MEDAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, an I wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair | guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK OJ? LADIES'& GENTS'BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW QBR*



LAZARUS' J LATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT _ TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time cf the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is a prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9



ASHBURTOtX BOROUGH COUNCIL. rpENDERS are invited for constructing X eighty chains, more or less, of con crete channelling, labour only. Also for the supply of 250 casks best Portland cement. Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, and tenders to be delivered before noc» on MONDAY, the 26th inst. CHAS. E. FO<.>KS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, September 20, 1872. 9 146 rpHOROUGHBRED STUD HORSE ST. GKOKGE. , This horse WILL NOT STAND ajb Ashburton this season. I H. THOMPSON, 19§142 Manager. LEOTrrjßiij ON "CHARLES DICKENS," BY Rev. H. R. Dewsbury, of Christchurch. 'PHIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, m 1, Oddfellows' Hall. 9 143 A GENERAL MEETING of the Ashburton Cricket Club will be held afc the County Council Office, TO MORROW, Tuesday, evening at 8. All members are requested to attend, also all i intending members. Business Important. L. F. ANDREWES, 9J33 Hon. Sec. ENTERTAINMENTS QDDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, THE DAMFIEBB AND THE Australian Dramatic Co. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY In Henry Pettitt and George Uonquest's most Popular, Sensational and Emotional Drama Xlie Gr»*ee» JUanes of Eiierlancl. Gentleman George (one of the Fancy) Alfred Dampier, (With recitals— ■' Balaclava Charge,' and, by special request, 'Little Jim.' Margaret Wheatstone—Mias Lilly Dampier, Martha Flint—Miss Katherine Russell, And the full strength of the AUSTRALIAN DRAM ATI 3 COMPANY. Note—The Scenery used for this night has been painted specially for small stages of New Zealand—by " Alta," effects by Renno, incidental music by P. H. Kehoe." Popular Prices, 3s and 2s. LIEUT. M. ROSE, Business Manager. GEORGE BULLER, Acting Manager. 9§llß TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. npHE Following persons have been -L duly nominated as candidates for the office of Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board :— Doherty, Charles Gates, Edward Gudsell, James Hampton, John Moffafcfc Heseltine, James Redmayne, Marmaduke Stone, Thomas Williams, Thomas I hereby give notice that a poll will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 21, 1892, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., for the election of FIVE of the above named candidates. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. September 12, 189?. 9 99 JOB PRINTING. "T> OSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, l 7 Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blocks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. MHTOI Pi 1 HIM (0 LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of. Paper, can execute t every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates.



"Public Notices. NOTIOE TO FARMERS. ANY Farmer having had the servcas of "Phoenix" for his mares last season, wiU kindly communicate with E. Oookson, urgent, Livery Stables. 9t144 Splendid sample of Onions, on ''" \ strings', 181bs Is, no grown ones, che&par by sack. First class eating and seed Potatoes cheap.—J, Thomas, Have lock Street, 9|145 FOR SALE.™""" /"IAPE BARLEY AND CHAMPION O POTATOES, From imported seed, Prico m trucks at Winslow : Barley ... 2s per bushel Potatoes . £2 per bon Sacks extra. JOHN GRIGG, v 9t141 r—» Longbewh,



TO-DAY'SITELECRAMB. [PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] _ r —.— Tli» Wndtlvlll* C»s«. Woodvillb, September 20. The prosecution m tbe case of criminal practices preferred by Dr Davenport against William Syms, chemist, having applied for an adjournment, the hearing has been adjourned by consent till next Tuesday. __ - __ — __ Mi _ - _ — The licst Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of asfcringency, COUNTESS 2s. 48$"'YOUR 6B.QCEJSS,