MR R. T. BOOTH.

The attendance at Mr Booth's meeting m the Oddfellows' Hall last niffht was the largest of any during the mission, the hall being quite full. Mr J. W, bawle was Chairman, and opened the meeting ; m the usual way. The lecturer spoke at some length on the general question of temperance, dealing more particularly with that of prohibition. At the close he paid a high compliment to the choir for the excellence of their singing, and tendered his thanks to them and to Mr J. 0. Lane, their conductor. He also expressed his gratitude to the local papers for the reports that had been given of his meetings, and especially for the kindly tone that had pervaded them. It was the last meeting of the mission—his fare well meeting—and while he thanked those who had helped him m his work, he trusted the blessing of God would follow what had been done, and that with His blessing the work would go on and prosper. !

Imperial Politics.

(PEB FRBSS ASSOCIATION)

London, August 24. London, August 24. The polling for Derby, where Sir W. V. Harcourt offered himself for re-election upon his assumption of a portfolio, took place to-day, and rt-j suited m the return of the Chancelli r of the Exchequer by 6508, against ITf Atkinson. 1619. Mr Morley, speaking at Newcastle, said that the Irish demands were just, and business m the House of Commons would be paralysed until they were satisfied. It would be a bad day's work if the Labour party showed them selves hostile to the Irish. The polling takes place to-morrow. ''The Times" describes Mr Morley as indulging m a premature wake. " Truth " publishes a long explana tion by Mr Labouchere, m which he says that he did not seek office. He shows much anger at his exclusion. He blames Mr Gladstone for admitting many of "the old gang." He says that the Queen's objection to hi cm is the result of his attitude m opposing the Itoyal grants. It is denied that Mr Gladstone has promised the extension of the scope of the Small Holdings Bill. London, ' August 25. " The Times " considers that Mr La bouchere's story as published m 11 Truth " is a cowardly insult to the Queen, and says that it is untrue. It adds that his behaviour to Mr Glad^ stone proves that he is unfit to hold office. Mr P. Ealli, Unionist, who is op posing Mr Morley at Newcastle, ex presses himself adverse to the payment of members. (Received August 26, 10.20 %. m.) London, Augusts 25. Mr Gladstone has publicly denied a rumor current that he intended to re dre. The United Trade Societies have as a result of pressure issued a manifesto m favor* of Mr Morley's candidature. (Received August 26, 1.15 p.m.) There is unusual excitement m New castle over the election, and business is quite at a standstill. The town hall and many shops are barricaded m order to prevent rioters doing damage.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

(Received August 26, 10 a.m.)

AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, August 25. General Zankoff, m a report to the Ameer complains that the Afghans re fused to treat him amicably, but opened fire on his expedition. The Ameer is appealing to the English for aid against the Russian intrusion. General Zankoff's expedition num bers 2000 men with twelve guns, and a position has been taken up at Alichur. Another Russian force is stationed at Kalawang, on the bank of the river Oxtis,

(Received Ausust 26,10.20 a.m.

THE CHOLERA.

London, August 25. The cholera epidemic has spread to Rouen, m France, and Altona, near Hamburg. Great precautions are being taken m Great Britain and the Continent to prevent its extension.

THE AMERICAN LABOR WAR.

New York, August 21. The strikei'3 exploded m Pittsburg, by tneans of dynamite, a car contain v ing goods for Carnegie's works. 1 The strike among the pointsmen on the Buffalo lines has terminated, and the troops are returning to barracks.

THE EXTREME HEAT.

"Vienna, August 25. Eight persons died from sunstroke yesterday, During the military manoeuvres four hundred and thirty soldiers were prostrated and twelve died, while marching m the vicinity of Buda Pesth.

FRANCE AND DAHOMEY.

Paris, August 25. Intelligence is to hand that French warship? are bombarding Wydah and Other ports m Dahomey. The French troops have left Porto Novo m the direction of Abomey, but .await £b.e arrival of reinforcements before mak ing an attack on the King's strong hold.

STEAMSHIP FATALITY.

Calcutta, August 25. The anchor liner, Anglic, capsized m the river Hooghly, and fifteen per sons were drowned,

AUSTRALIAN.

fti.at>.MVocl Ancmah 2fi. 10.45 a.m.)

THE CABLE RATES.

Melbourne, August 26. The Chamber of Commerce consider that the recent increase m the cable charges is a mistake on the part of the Colonial Governments, and resolved to wait on the Postmaster-General urg ing the resumption of the old rate.

THE WARLACKNABEAL MURDER.

Q'Brien, who was aprssted on a charge of murdering a farmer named j .Cpjrnwall at Warracknabeal by ad ministering poison, has been found -guilty and sentenced to death. Pratt, suspected of being her accomplice, was a,c<mitte4 Ob the capital charge, but

' convicted of b(;ing an accessory aftor the fact.

TASMANIAN POLITICS.

HOBART, AUgUSt 26. Ministers expect to make retrench ments m the Civil Service to the extent of £80,000.

Parliamentary.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

[I'EK TRESS ASSOCIATION]

Wellington", August 25. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. FISHERIES ENCOURAGEMENT BILL. The Fisheries Encouragement Act Amendment Bill paised its final stages. ALIENS BILL. The Aliens Act Amendment Bill was committed. Clause 4—"Power to reduce the naturalisation fee m the case of Chinese " was amended, so as to place Chinese on the same footing as other aliens seeking to be naturalised. The Bill as amended was reported, read a third time, and passed. OAMARU RACECOURSE BILL. The Oamaru Bacecourse Trustees Em powering Bill was read a second time. The Council rose at 3.33 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence for ten days was granted to Mr Ward m consequence of illness m his family. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. In reply to Mr E. M. Smith, the Pre mier said that the Government did not intend to take up the Divorce Extension Act introduced by Mr Jackson Palmer. < Replying to Mr Rolleston, Mr Seddon said that the Public Worka Statement and Estimates would be brought down when some progress had been made with the General Estimates. Mr Fergus moved the adjournment of the House. A long debate ensued, the co operative system of public vrorks being exhaustively criticised by several members. SECOND READINGS. The Ofcago Harbor Board Empowering Bill, the Kaitangata Relief Fund Transfer Bill, the Dempsey Trust Bill, the Lincoln School of Agriculture Empowering Bill, the Petone Corporation Bill, the Riverton Harbor Board Empowering Bill, the Mount Ida Water Race Bill, the Mouna hrtka County Bill, the Patea Harbour Endowment Bill, the Ohinimuri County Riding Bill, the Hukarere Native Girls High School Bill, and the Westland and Nelson Coalfields Administration Act, 1887, Amendment Bill, were read a second time. The House adjourned at 6 15 p.m. The House rasumed at 7.30 p.m. AUCKLAND HARBOR BOARD EMPOWERING BILL. The Auckland Harbor Board Empower ing Bill was read a second time. LAW PRACTITIONERS BILL. Sir George Grey moved the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill, to regulate the admission to practice m the courts of law. The motion was agreed to. Sir George Grey mo^ed the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill, to make provisions for the better security of moneys deposited with persons practising the profession of the law. The motion was agreed to. CORRUPT PRACTICES PREVENTION BILL, Mr Scobie Mackenzie moved the second reading of the Corrupt Practices Pre vention Act, 1881, Amendment Bill, to amend " The Corrupt Practices Pre- j vention Act, 1881," and limit the cost of Parliamentary elections. The Premier said that the Bill was brought m with a good intention, but it seemed to him that all the Bills intended to prevent corruption failed to attain that object. Hn thought that the present law put as many restrictions on candidates as the present Bill did. i After a long debate the second reading was agreed to on the voices. BILL DISCHARGED. At Mr Fisher's request the Law Practitioners Act, 1882, Amendment Bill was discharged from the Order Paper. INEBRIATES HOMES BILL. The Inebriates Homes Bill was further considered m Committee. Clause B—male and female wards to be separate. Mr Shera said that if the Committee passed the Bill he should hand it at once to the Government, and let them take the responsibility of it. Mr Fish, Mr Fergus, and others, objected to this farce being carried on any longer. After a long discussion progress was reported. The House rose at 12.45 a.m.

POLITICAL.

("per press association.

Wellington, August 25. The Trades and Labor Council to-night passed a resolution, stating that they viewed with astonishment the determined hostility shown by the Legislative Council to the labor measures, as shown by the rejection of the Eight Hours Bill, and calling imperatively for the appoint ment of labor members to the Council. A committee was appointed to wait on Mr Sand ford, Mr Pinkerton, and Mr Kslly, memhers of the Hous?, who represent the Trades' Councils cf Canter bury, Otago, and Southland, to concert action m the event of the other labor measures being rejected by the Upper House.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Vim llalelntr m tfnlaon. Kelson, August 26. A dastardly atttempt was made early this morning to burn down the Toi Toi Valley girls' school. When the fire was discovered two holes, the largest being about eighteen inches m diameter, were found burnt m the flooring boards. Fortunately the boards were damp, otherwise the building, which is a veiy handsome one, would have been burnt down. As it is, no great damage has been done. It is only a few weeks since the Hampden Street school was burnt down. _____ - ___^_ —- _

Tijk Tlkctob and tuts, Doctor.—Lord Bacon, tells a rector m danger of losing his cure, saying, "Well, if I do, I shall kill seventy men." When asked why, he said that he would begin to practice physic. This is from the preface to " Health : The New Method," as edited by W. Come Johnson %), Tuam street, Ohristchurch. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be done at home without drugs. His books contains other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold m small pamphlets at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The "Rev T. Norris writes:—"'The New Method' came to hand, and compared with it, the Hall Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what this book con tains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For less than two consultation f£ea the book will fgiv advice for a lifetime. 'A" circular may. b$ obtained oj;a copy seen by sending a post card. Copies of books at Mail office.— Apyx. Whoeverseeks to improve the domestic Ufe of the people by increasing their daily happiness is a philanthropist indeed, Such is the object arrived at m the pro . faction of Wa»«v»tw's Cah't 5 &£*?

HOtLOWAY's Ol TM£XT A"t> PllM -- [Vicissitudes of climate, exp i-sue, and lianl f ships, tell heavily on *<■[ ,iur.» and sailo s, sowing the seeds of clhsciko* which may itlii mately break up the const rut i >n. N i.uraily careless of their health a wovJ ,m acnsrn may avert many evil?, and liiay cause them to resort to timely measures without any I difficulty or publicity. Holloway's effectual remedies are suitable, and are so easily adapted for the varied complaints to which our soldiers and sailors are liable, that a su PP-y should always be obtained before proceeding abroad. It may with confidence be seated that mauy a valuable life might be saved, or confirmed cripple prevented from begging m the streets, if Holloway's 1 remedies hab been used m time. ■ li i ■ruin ■ ii imiii iiiii.ii m. iii—^^^— »^i

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, August 27. For Kaikoura, per Jane Douglas, at ;.' 6.50 ]>.m ; lute fee letters, express train van, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at 0.520 p.m. j late fee letters, express train, 6.55 p.m.

Note.—On and after August 1 the rate of postage on newspapers for the Australian colonies, South Sea Islands, and United Kingdom is to be cne penny for each news paper irrespective of weight. ,

THE AaSBtTKIQN GtTAIUDtAK,: FRIDAY, AUGIJBI 26, 1892.



I\ Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Professor Robottom, iJast Street, Ashburton, with a Complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. The HAIRDRESSINO DEPARTMENT s under the supervision of Iff r 3 antes Purchase, ko well and favorably known m the rado. 7*M SEED POTATOES' KHUBAKB EOOTe*. Now is the time to plant your Gardens. BEAUTY OF BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBROJS POTATOES, earliest and best, true to name, heavy croppers and ajcod quality. RHUBARB ROOI'S of beat varieties grown. A. W. RaiKlcll. 8*22 TOWN HALL. SSoFIEU'WiTWIIB ESTABLISHED 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council us n Bank ot Issue, Discount, Depot-it., »nd Exchni>7«. iuthori-ed CVpital £3.000,000. Paid-up Canitnl £1,250,000; , Peaerve Fund £990,00Q FOR th« transaction of (General Banking Business this Bank will oppn at RAKAI.4 on THURSDAY, 14ih Ju'y instant, and, thereafter, once aweek, on each succeeding Thursday. For the B;u k of JSew South Wales; * W. U Rhlnil, : ' IKftMTCTOIt. Cbmioburob, Jwly XI, 198 T' 7 V



JToiiir C*. Restjel,i,, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, AS HBURTON. GKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL■& COMMISSION , AGENT, &c. . GASH PUHCHASEB OF WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. • COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT | CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. * AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, l^d. Union Fire and Marino Insurance, Company. ; Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, uc. JOHN :or. SESSXiaLIL., In conjunction with the MBIT aSEAXAWn LOA* * MB«- OAHVA&IS' AfihEffCY CO , t«l. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ■are-prewared to 'A transact Farm and Station Bu-.incss on the most favorable terras. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADT. AGAINST ENSUING uLIPS. N.i '"ommission on Ad/.-mces, and \t 'b- LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST



- SATISFACTION. f *\URIKGSths last twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extend \ > our Premises THREE TIMES m order to meet the demands of OUR LARGE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves th»* Gusto.ners appreciate the inducements we"give, vise ,-**■ ■■ : BESX RT- BEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP AND BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYMAN TJIILORS and OITFITTJERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



SAVED FROM THE FIRE!! "™. A LfHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean, none having left the Buildintf •4. A. during the late fire, ■ : THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOCDS IS BEING QFJPBEP AT DISGOIJIfp BANGING FROM, 15 to 25 per cent IN ORDER TO MAKE^IOOM|FOR SHIPMENTS KOW W& : , ALL WINTEE STOCK MtJST BS CLEARED AT ONCE r AS THE PREMISES ARE SHOKTLY TO BE REBUILT. W. H. COLLIBB, "THE CORNER." ■ ■■ ■ ■-■ •■- ■:* ■ | , -*«■%. Extension of Premises. mo BNIBLB US TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE, Funds we must hare. AND NOW t THEREFORE DECIDE TO GIVE A DISCOUNT OF Two Shillings m the Pound OKJ ALL C A.BII PURCHASESJFROM AUGUST 11 Mitchell and Turner, TANGRED STRFET.



; jPubiic jno.-c • j KSTABLI HID 17 YEARS. \ Fruit Trees, j fXNE of the Largest Stocks of all kind n the Colony—guaranteed the test ob tainable, t Forest Trees OF AVL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN G3EAT VARIETY. Roses ■-..,.-■■ m .:.■ ,;; 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 relyon obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHOTRTON STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has F-KUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the lilifjht Proof Stocks. 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. I have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and our success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality cf our Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N:B*—All orders sliall receive my prompt attention . Chrysanthemums sent out m October TIMBER. TIMBEE. TIMBER. BEING Desirous of Reducing, my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg to offer to Fanners, Builders mx! others, theil" requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHKARD OF IN ASHBURTON. COAL COAL. COAL. T" Am now Receiving into Stock r t loo TONS OF VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Wiiieli I sliall Sell at LOWIi.PT CURRENT PRICES. MALVERX ANT MOUNT BOMERS COAL Kept m Stock. Foil n 0~~ Res toll, - WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. KOTIOB. rfAVING TUROHASED from M» iZJL James Ckaigie, the whole of his S TO C X OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THK OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock afe a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHAFOER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 R. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOB," HAS i'lst 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. ( U.CADE. COAL! COAft.! COALt MOUNI SOMERS COAL. I F O :R S A L JB BY All COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY 0. JB. KNIGHT. "~ |Office : WEST STREET; 1



LAZABUS 1 "OATBNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salei;'s fireproof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He lia d prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Pit anyone with LAZARUS ** SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, X new system of Measuring, Adjusting »n4 Ensuring Perfect Vieivn, 7*99



NOTICE. WE beg to inform our friends and the public generally that we have entered into PARTNERSHIP as from AUGUST 1, 1892, as COAL, TIMBER, and GENERAL PRODUOE MER CHANTS, and trust by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto bestowed on us, JOSHUA TUCKER. RICHARD S. BEAN. WE HAVju FoiIJALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, HOMEBUSH, MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA COALS BLACK PINE, WHIT.HS PINE \ FIREWOOD. i LIME AND CEMENT. RIDGING AND IRON. BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICK FEED, SHARPS, CARROTS, STRAW, &c. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL ' PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for —Sharplin and Co., Sawmillerp, A Iford Forest. 13 1? Deeriug Ail-Steel Binder



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, Cameron Sthbkt, Ashbueton ; near Post Office, Thos. F liiUvordli, Proprietor THE-?E works are well equipped with best Modern Machinery for tho Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK m Iron or Timber. Specialties. The manufacture of GRASS AND GRAIN CLEANING MACHINERY, WATER WHEELS FOR PUMPING, , IRRIGATION, ETC. THE REPAIRS OF Traction, Portable, and Stationary Engines, RoapeiM ani Binders etc. B|.B new seedOSw^seEds.' A S the whirl of time has ushered m jLA_T Busy Spiiu*, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patron i WITH SEEDS foe SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. j WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowfhke, 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. B§lsG



j LOCK HERE I T N order to mukc room for our Spring A goods which are just arriving, we are I obliged to clear out our | SURPLUS STOCK. ! And m order to do so quickly we have determined to offer them to the Public at .about I COST PKICEJ. Come early and secure bargains. All work done m Our usual first class !f style.' ■ • ' f ■■ n* \ -11. A W, Cralf head MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW^HOEING FOftGE AND BLAC XS MI TH 'S SHOP. F&AISIZ I>A.X.Y, Late ot Ash burton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that ho has OPENED m above ' Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop { Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support. Horse shoeing ii rpeciality. James McGregor, | TOBACCONIST, ; HAIRDRESSER, ETC. OBIl'« BUIIiUIIf«8^ EAST STREET



<§Dont put off until t6-m.orraw the pleasures of to-day, but ride a ' Calliope ' Bicycle a,t once." Illustrated price list, Sftvilla'g Colombo street, Christchurch,? Th,e Onslow Biscuit. The latest; and most delicate biscuit manufactured, by Aalsetyook and Qq



J. T- FORD AND CO. ' FABMS. FAEMS. FABMg. 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 zfO OX ACRES OF AOQK <±&£O Frbkhou) Land, 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 *)f Westcote Lyltelton, Esq., whose tenancy expires on the first day of September next, and will now ba divided and offered for sale m suitable Farms of from 100 to 500 Acres each. About two-thirds of it is now m English grass, after two grain crops only, the bulk of it having been s'jm,e years laid down. The remain ing one-third native pasture. THE WHOLE, level land, easily worked and without wa,ste of any kind. It is nhnost m the centre of the block intended for irrigation, and is at present well served by water races, is approached and inter ectfid by good road?, and distant about five miles from tho Ashburtcn and Dromore Railway Stations. The Proprietors MEAN TO SELL, so that the Auctioneers have no hesitation m. saying that this sale 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 iurnips and has produced 30 busrels of wheat per acre. The Terms of Payment will be—Ten Pounds per centum deposit at sale ; Twenty-five Pounds per centum March . Ist, 1894; Balance m five years from sale with interest as Six Pounds per qentuii} per annum on all unpaid money. I^'ans will be f urnisln d on application at the otuce of D. Thomas', Ashburton, or to i J. T. FJRD, Auctioneer. I^4, Hereford Street, Chri,sr,charch



. r; JapLANDEja Biius. _ J By Urdvr of tho Mortgagees and Inder Bill of Riale. FARMS, FARMS, FABMH, ; ! AT WAKAISUI Also, CLEARING SALE 1 OF . . ' > HORSES, CATTLE, & IMPLEMENTS '; . on . ■ ■ Thursday, Sept. fl, | 1892. ; MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, havo received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction ' at the Homestead of Mrs Gibson's Farm, WAKANUI, THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTIES, Consisting of ! 1236 ACRES i;Of Rich Agricultural and Pastoral Land either m one lot or subdivided into farms, Ranging from 101 to 393 ACRES. 11 This Property is well and favorably i known for both its grain producing capabilities and its grazing capacity ; it is well watered and subdivided into paddocks iof suitable sizes. ; pJhe property being sold by order of the Mortgagees, intending purchasers will do well to inspect the land and attend the sale, as the vendors intend to realise. Also at the same time and place, by in structions from the holders of Bill of Sale, the following LIVE STOCK & IMPLEMENTS, LIVE BTOCI. O (~\ Draught MARES and GELDINGS 2 HACKS , .■ ■ . .. ■. ■* ■ 8 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES (two to four years old :)f\ Dairy COWS (m milk and —>\J springing to calve) A f\ Ho*d of MIXED CATTLE IMPLEMENTS. 4 Farm DRAYS 4 Double-furrow PLOUGHS (by Reid and Gray and Duncan) 2 McCormick REAPERS & BINDERS 1 Woods' REAPER and BINDER 1 Woods' WIRE BINDER 1 Broadcast SEED SOWER 1 McSherry DRILL ' 1 Horsepower and CHAFFCUTTER 1 Cambridge ROLLER 1 Wood ROLLER 4 Sets 4-leaf HARROWS 1 Double-seated BUGGX 1 Spring TRAP and Harness 1 Avery Weighing MACHINE Men's Moveable Hut Shaft, Lee cling, and Plough Harness, Swingle-trees, and lots of Sundries. Full particulars as to terms and conditions will be read at sale, or can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Sale at 12 o'clock. Plans of the property can be had on application. Luncheon Provided. RUDOLPH FKIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Note.—A conveyance will leave the Ashburton Railway Station after arrival of 10.45 a.m. Ohristchurch train toconviy intending purchasers to the sale. 8§154 mr 'johiTgTrlstell "^ ~~~ SHEEP FEED. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apbly JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS^ FAKMST" 7" FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. 11ESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nkw Zealand Loan and Mek- CANTILE AOBNCY COMPANY LlfolTEO, — The whole of the well-known Buecleucli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 POfi ACRES, The land is of good quality and well situated, tho Mount Somers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want of good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia ; Or, JOHN G. RESTI'JLL, 8 90 Ashburton.



SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. T7IARMERS and other intending pur -*- chasers are reminded that the sale of Mb E, Savill's propprties, 2G5i acres Springfield, 11 acres close to Methven, and his township properties, will take place at the Arcade on SATURDAY, at LI.3U a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3142 Auctioneer "sATUKDAyT^PGUST 27. 250 acTe « 250 se afield ro4j), About 3£ miles from the fc'aleyards. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from th 3 Proprietors, to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date, — 250 ACRES 2f>o Being R.S.s 26304 and 26897, situated about 3| miles from the County Saleyards and frqnt|ng ttje Sjeafield ; ro^dv opposite Mr Lloyd's property, is all fenced and m grasses, anl well watered with a county "^ate.r race. inspection Liberal Tern^s. Note time of Sale—U a.m. , T, BULLOCK, 8*133 : Av9Uo»eey» 



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FORS&LE:— 1216 Acres, Mount Somers District. 647 Acres Hinds District 440 Acres Dromore District 488 Acres "Wakanui District 495 Acres Westerfield District 500 Acres Mount Somers District 441 Acres Wakanui District 205 Acres Westdrfield District 50) Acres Hinds District 876 Acres Mount Somers District 79 Acres Hinds District And other Properties. Full particulars on application. TO LET—Three-roomed Cottage, Peter street. TO LET.—For a crop of O;it.«, t! c Homestead Paddock at "The Grange. Farm, containing 195 Acres TO LET.—Cottage and two acres land nsar the Wollen Factory. TU LET.—Four roomed Cottage with Verandah, conveniently situated m Burnett Street, plentiful supply of water. TO LET,—Section m Eton Street, Hampstead. Rental, £1 per annum. T. BULLOCK Estate Agent.



1H AYE FOR PALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A GRAND LINE OF A.(\(\ MERmO EWES, guaranteed *vv sound mouth j m lamb to Lin coln rams; inforward condition Also, 900 MERINO EWES, m lamb to VJ w English Leicester rams 9KA CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb « *J*J to Lincoln rams. 8§165 D. THOMAS, "SATURDAY, AUGUs¥~2tT MR DA.VID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr E. Senior, who is leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, at 12 o'clock sharp,— THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSE FUENITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising 8 Chairs, 3 square Tables, 1 round ditto, Cheffonier, single iron Bed stead, 1 double ditto, Dresser, and sundries to numerous to mention. Also, I CHESTNUT MARE, 8 years, broken to saddle and harness. A trial. Can bejguaranteod, and is one of the nicest harness horses m the district. mRAP and HARNESS. ~. THOMAS, 8 166 Stock Salesman. ~MR~T. BULLOCK.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. T\ WELLING HOUSE of seven rooms ■U with outbuildings, together with eight acres of first-class land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees ; situated facing the Domain and within ten minutes' walk of the Railway Station. Easy Terms of Payment. For particulars apply to MILES & CO., 8f157 Ashburlon. Potatoes. Q. OOD DERWENT POTATOES, AT TEN SHILLINGS PFR TON. MILES & CO., 81156 Ashburton.



•' ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. FIRST ANNIVERSARY. A PUBLIC TEA and SuCIAL will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Tea on the table at 3 p.m. A special feature will be an address by PROFBSH3R Bickekton, of Christchurch. Family Ticket, 4s 6d ; Single Ticket, 2s. Tickets admitting ladies to social only, Is, Tickets can be obtained at tha Store, or from any member of the Committee, and from Mr H. M. Jones. 8*164 Itisik"de Paris rpHB ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice.