BRIGANDAGE.

Athens, August 20. Brigands atEpirus have massacred a family of Christians, whose friends were unable to pay the ransom de- Banded.

FATAL TRAPEZE ACCIDENT.

Paris, August 20. M. Leon, the well known trapeze performer, fell seventy feet during a daring act, and was killed.

INTENSE HEAT.

Berlin, August 20. In consequence of the intense heat the schools in Berlin and Hamburg are closed. Paris, August 20. All the military manoeuvres have been suspended owing to the heat. Further deaths from sunstroke are re ported.

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

Berlin, August 18. The Emperor states that an alliance with Austria is the surest guarantee of the maintenance of peace. August 20. The Emperor has informed the army that the statement that the service was to be reduced to two years is not true. His Majesty declard that he l would prefer to have even a smaller army to a larger one with such shortened service. The Emperor's re marks have caused a wide sensation. Count Yon Oaprivi, the German Chancellor, strenuously advocates shortened service, and the Emperor's remarks are considered to be a practical disavowal of the Chancellor's influence. St. Petersburg, August 20. The " Novoye Vremya " asserts that Russia will never consent to recognise Prince Ferdinand as ruler of Bulgaria. Belgrade, August 21. Prince Alexander of Servia is be trothed to the Princess of Montenegro.

THE CHOLERA.

St. Petersburg, August 20. The cholera epidemic continues un abated in many districts, and the daily death rate in Russia exceeds 3000.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

Ottawa, August 19. The Salvation Army in Canada is revolting against the authority of General Booth.

AMERICAN MISSION ATTACKED.

New York, August 21. Information has been received that the United States Mission to Asia Minor (?) has been attacked, and their stations burned. An indemnity for the outrage has been demanded, and a cruiser despatched to enforce it.

AUSTRALIAN.

SHIPPING CASUALTIES. Sydney, August 21. The Frank Guy, an Auckland vessel, is ashore at Woogoolga, along the northern coast. A heavy easterly gale has been ex perienced, and several minor shipping casualties are reported.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 20. At the inquest on'fche body of Plummer At Papakura, the constables deposed that the deceased twice fired at them, lhey fired only to intimidate him, and were surprised that the shot took effect. The jury found a verdict that Plummer was shot by Constable McKnight in the execution of his duty; and that it was justifiable homicide. They added a rider commending the conduct of the constables. August 21. Mr John Hay, of Sydney, and Dr Honeyman, old Auckland business men, have arranged to purchase old St Paul's Church site in the city for £1375. After beautifying it they will dedicate it to the city as a recreation reserve. The council of the National Association have written letters to Mr Gladstone and the Marquis of Salisbury, relating to the Ministerial cablegram to the former, in which they state that the claim of the Premier to criticise party conflicts in the Mother Country is not approved by colonists as a whole. Wellington, August 20. Tho Commissioner of Taxes has receiyed a - remittance of £27 10s 6d forwarded anonymously by ah owner, who had in consequence of an oversight omitted to pay his full contribution to the property tax : August 21. The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion of Palmerston North have requested the Government to take steps to prevent the importation of stock from places where foot and mouth disease is prevalent. The association received a reply from the Government stating that Ministers could j not see their way to move in the matter, the examination previous to shipment, and the rigid quarantine observed in New Zealand, being considered quite sufficient I to prevent the disease obtaining a hold ' in the colony. Oamaeu, August 19. A bankrupt, named Alexander Mc- Naught, -vho has been in prison for about four months for contempt of court in ve fusing to answer questions, was brought before His ifonor J,tjdge AVard tp-daJL He refusecf to "go into" the box till the sergeant of police was brought. On that officer appearing the bankrupt demanded that the tlaputy Assignee be given in charge for perjury. Nothing cp,uld UV duco bankrupt to answer questions, and he was sent back fco prison. Hw Honor undertook tQ bring the matter pf the man's sanity before the Minister of Just tipe, so that he might be medically examined. DuNfDiN, August 20. News has reached town of a robbery of £400 worth of amalgam from Sew Hoy's claim,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB

POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE

PER CARR ER PIGEON EXPRESS. The following are the results of the Point to Point steeplechase from Winslow to Tinwald to-day:— I Blackwood (E. Price) 1 Gamttter (Mr W. Standish) 2 Jeas '.. (Harding) 3 Digby ... ... 4 Ronald and Brush fell, Won easily.

S.C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

[per press association.

Timaru, August 21. The following nominations were received on Saturday night for the South Canter bury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting :— TIMARU HUKDLE RACK, of 50 POVS | If mile.—Bangiora, Magpie, Kangaroo, Liberty, Smuggler, Erin go-Bragh, Kil marnock, Clyde, Rothamstead, Invader, Gillie, Lady Grey, Iroquois. County Plate, or 60 soys. One mile. —Kauroo, New Hope, Sir Robert, Moderation, Kate Greenaway, Marten, The Chief, Affection, Young Cheviot, Fire King, Count D'Orsay, Victim, Saracen, Finetta. Timaru Cup, of 150 soys ; l£ mile,— Conjuror, Orackshot, Liberator, Crown Jewel, Stepniak, Don Pedro, Wayland, Cajolery, Winchman, Qaltee. Bay Bell, Bay King, Saracen. High Weight Handicap, of 40 soys. Six furlongs.—Kauroo, Young Cheviot, Kate Greenaway, Count D'Oreay, Tararua, The Chief, Moderation, Beau Nash, Sir Robert, New Hope, O»rsmaid, Marten, Masonic, Lord Zetland, Roseleaf, Decoy. Flying Handicap, of 50 soys. Seven furlongs.—Galtee, Victim, Winchman, Finetta, Inez, Vogengang, Masonic, Bay Bell, Young Cheviot, Saracen.

SECOND DAY.

Skiing Hurdle Race, of 45 soys; 1£ mile. —Rangiora, Kilmarnock, Clyde, Rothamstead, Erin-go-Bragh, Magpie, Lady Grey, Iroquois, Invader, Kangaroo, Liberty, Smuggler. Gladstone Handicap, of 50 soys ; one mile.—Kauroo, Warrington, Moderation, Lord Zetland, The Chief, Victim, Young Cheviot, Kate Greenaway, Count D'Or say, New Hope, Marten, Beau Nash, Sir Robert, Affection. South Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, of 100 soys ; lj mile.—Con juror, Crackshot, Reynard, Liberator, Crown Jewel, Prime Warden, Don Pedro. Wayland, Victim, Cajolery, Winchman, Stepiiiak, Galtee, Bay Bell, Erin-go- Bragh, Bay King, Saracen, Finetta. Ladies' Bracelet, of 20 sovb ; two i miles.—lnvader, 'Lady Grey, Liberty, Iroquois, Kilmarnock, Post Boy* Ran giora, Smuggler, Gillie, Kingsboro, The Chief, Munster. Members' Plate, of 40 soys ; six fur lonps.—Kauroo, Young Cheviot, Sir Robert, Roseleaf, Decoy, Victim, Kate Greenaway, New Hope, l^ord Zetland, Fire King, Finerta, Marten, Saracen, County D'Orsay, Oarsmaid.

SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES.

I The following weights have been de clared :— Hunt Club Cup { 2i miles. —Glen 12isfc 121b, Morok 12st 111b, Smuggler 12st 51b, Lewis 12st 21b, Iroquois 12st, Nero list 101b, Post Boy list 71b, Juggler list 61b, Pastime list 41b, Blue Boy list 21b, Liberty list, Bell Bird 10st81b, Terra Cotta lOst 71b. Ladies' Bracelet ; two miles. —Jug- gler 12st 101b, Pastime 12st 71b, Blue Boy 12st 51b, Eodncy 12st 3lb, Muckroes 12st 21b, Liberty 12st 21b, Shingle list 101b, Kingßborough list 91b, bibbald list 71b, Chevy list 71b, Fraud list 41b, Raureki list, Pembroke lOse 121b, Cafcesby lOst 121b. Handicap Steeplechase ; two miles- - Glen 13^t, Morok 12st 131b, Smuggler 12st 81b, Iroquois 12st 21b, Post Boy list 81b, Juggler iUt 61b, Pastime list 41b, Liberty list 21b, Mount Cook lOst 131b, Bell Bird lOst 91b, Terra Cocta lOst Blb.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEETING.

Ddnedin, August 22. For the Hunt Club meeting tlie follow ing weights have bean declared ; — Kensington Haspipaf.—Dom Pedro Bst 12lb, Galtee Bst 61b, Derby Bst 2lb, Dilemma Bst, Leinster 7st 121b* Mariner 7st 101b, Bay Bell 7st 101b, Huguenot 7st 81b, Conjurer 7st 61b, Cactus 7st 21b, Wayland 7at, Mistral flst 121b. Tally-ho Steeplechase.—Glen list 51b, Chance list 51b, Morok list lib, S'nu«gler lOst 111b, Kangaroo lOst 111b, Waitangi lOst 81b, Trimolite lOat 61b, Iroquois lOst 51b, Justice Qst 81b.

THE ASfiBtTRTON GUARDIAMi MQM&&X, ATOPM 32, M®*



1 ■ ■■ SAVED 'pQlf TJtKWit " "I I. ' ■ •■" ' '$ ALTHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean' bone having feft tlft Bfilding during the late fire, .. ... . ", ■ ":| i! - ■ jßk. ; THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING, OFFERED AT',.jmOOR9Sm RANGING FROM ! ■;;: ;-: 15 to 9S pw cont IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW Ibulv ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONOB AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT. ' 't W. H. COLLiii, ; ■■'■■ -■ ■ ■ ■ i.tA ;  "THE CORNER." Extension of Premises. mO ENABLE US TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE, Funds we must haye. AND NOW THEREFORE DECIDE TO GIVE A DISCOUNT OF Two Shillings In the Pound ON ;ALL CASH PURCHASES fFROM AUGUST 11 Mitchell and Turner, TANCRED STREET. SATISFACTION. DURING the last twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extend our Premises THREE TIMES in order to meet the demands of OUR LARGE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves thai Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz . — BEST FIT- [BEST STOCK* BEST WORKMANSHIP AND BEST VALUE SPARROW & BfiSRTIAI T\IIiORB and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. . , . r ■* -V • furniture carpets 'furniture carpets , TTPVTTTmF CARPETS IURNITURIi. ESTABLISHED O v ER A QUARTER OFiA CENTURY. FURNITURE __ CARPMS CARPETS FURNITURE ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. rARPEa I FURNITURE CAR?*?ti •• CATtVETw ™R"™KE mu'iodiov . ... .. FURNITURE T TTD TVTT TTTOU nsHrnu FURNITURE , .arp^s xnnnTOK CARPETS CABPEIS CARPETS FURNITCBE Mt M „ vWt carpek TOKNITURB A. J. WHITE •■.■-.-■■ , CARPETS FURNITURE H . g extensive showrooms contain CARPETS FURNITURE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES CARPETS FURNITURE t0 be found ia ' FURMTUR, wew Kealand. FURNH'URE CARPEIS ™ NIID r E BTMM mm il UPHOLSTERY £3 FURNITURE iiAmufl FURNIIURK MMl!>, . £%™ FURNITURE gTREET CiWJSTO furniture CHRIBTCHURCH. ;:, FURNITURE CARW?i FURNITURE / ' . , RPBTS FyRNU'URK  . . ./. CARPBT3



Er*^ D I I #I^CT * kJ ' BT ■ft jL-4 mmd |3l For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, tuch as Wind andPjun in the Stomach, Sick. Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. Thb hast Dose will give kelibv in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be "WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a •"Weak Stomach: Impaired Digifttm; Disordered Liver; > they m% lik* marie —• few tan will work wonta- upon (h* Vita) Otgtai; Strengthening (ha ■rawaltt Britain; r*rtorin« Vbm kmf-lort Cmptagaß; brlof-of W tto km *p of •Jl*i__^ «__«itegwith «h« I&hbob n hSlib tt?wi»w rSmta. iiimt <tf tk« taw tarn. #« throwb* off hwiJn Ml eli-MtN they _»n»«i->U9nno-m*4. ThtM«M M<Mto"««»lttoA fcjr thonitnd-, !-■»>» ill— •( tofMr. •ndone of the 1^ gwmntoM to «m Nwvmii n« Debilitate* it that Stteham'i Pill* haul** UrfM aft tfmny Patent Moiiein* in fhtaorld. Foil direction* wltk each bod. \ ff - Prtp*r*« only by THOMAS •UOHAM, at. H.l***, uuwMhlr* ln*f«f*. ■^ »tow nua »m—am 01 not craomu. • - ■"**^.'s Public Notices. uJKirnrmfifiiß *TJ£l: rl*> Established 1817. -*- ——. ■ , Until further notice. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank *~ " " ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and __ __„_. Exchange. Tji nidT-lr Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up -*- • V>±d>± -IV* 1 250'000' peserve Fund • HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, T^n,.. . _*""""_• _ „ , TT AS re'°Pened in Shop hitherto TjTOR thfl transaction of Genera XX occupied by Profkssoe Robottom, X ?D n A k^T ? unn™S!S^ k, 1T lL 1 Eftßt Street ' Ashb«^on, with a complete open at RAKAIA on THURSDAY, 14th stock ot Tobacconist's Goods. Jury instant, and, thereafter, once a week, The on each succeeding Thursday. . HAIRDREBSING DEPARTMENT lor the Bank of New South Wales, s under the supervision of W. «. Rhlnd, I ___ ___. christchurch^uiyiA^^Tr *** James P»rcl»ase MR JOHN G. RESTELL o well ami favorably known in the ■ ; — : : —__ .«—« raae. , 7 "4 FARMS. FARMS. —— — FOR SALE BY PRIViTE SEED POTATOES — AND MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been RHUBARB BOOTS instructed to Sell, in conjunction •*' * I with the New Zealand Loan and Mbb- Now is thp Hmn m «i a «f „« r« j cantile Aotooy Company Limixed,-- "the tune toplant your Gardens The whole of the well-known "DEAUTY OP BATH, or BEAUTY Huc*c»lpiieh K«f»to -*-? OF, heb^on potatoes, nUtUCUtII XiHiaiC, earliest and best, true to name, heayy m*,^ w'■ ■ Com PnßinS croppers and good quality, ■■■ 7865 ACRES 7Rfi;l RHUBARB ROOI'S of best rarieties srown. Divided into Farms of from . * The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Somers Railway line " ———. passing through the Estate. Persons in NOTICE. want of good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at TTTE beg to inform our friends and a reasonable pnee and on very liberal VV the public generally that we have terms, hor full particulars, apply to entered into PARTNERSHIP as from THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER. AUGUST 1, 1892, as COAL, TIMBER CANTILE AGENCY CQ., Lp M and GENERAL PRODUCE MBit n °Trinw Un Ch x J a^J la T k Tia ' CH L AW.T^ and trust by strict attention aon ' JutlJN v- ttap-IiSLL, to business to merit a continuance of the 9^ Aghourton. patronage hitherto bestowed on us. SHEEP FEED. ~ JOSHUA TUCKER, WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed RICHARD S. BEAN. for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apply —— ! John q, restell/ WE HAYjii FOR SALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, LOOK HERE homebush, tXt MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA T N order to make room for our Spring 1 goods which are just arriving, we are PHAI Q obliged to clear out ojir wwrM«.v*» SURPLUS STOCK. BLACK HNeT^HITH) PINE And in order to do so quickly we have T?rDT?Y*T/-»rv-rv determined to offer them to the Public at -TlJtUii WUUJJ. about COST PRICE. LIME AND CEMENT. Come early and secure bargains. RIDGING AND IRON. All work done in Our usual first class BUILDING MATERIALS stylet Of every description. H. &W. Crsiivbead, PRODUCE OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICK FEED, MERCHANT TAILORS, SHARPS, CARROTS, STRAW, &c. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. TU©Rer~& Ut^Ul COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL NEW SHOEING FOJKGE PRODUCE MERCHANTS. AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. Agents for -Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, >lford Forest. If JEfc A. IS X I> A. LV, 8 132 Deeriog All-Steel Binder. Late ot Ashburton Forks, " : r" WISHES to inform his friends and _ , _ . ___„, the public of the Ashburton dia- LAZARUS trigt that he has OPENED in above TT>ATjSNT SYSTEM, OF SIGHT Business in JL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. I ™W ™™ 7£f™ X° h ADI SOLE AGENT W ASHBTOTOK, Behind Post Omce and Kuworth a shop SA-LEJIt Good roomey stand for H»rses. Watchmaker and Jeweller. He trusts that with good workmanship The case of Tests and Lenses were in Mr and strict attention to business to merit a Salek's fire proof safe at the time cf the fire, share of public support Horse thoeing AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. a rpecdality. *—* ■ — He "is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Richard T. Booth, **"£2gfisS" Ml "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, at? a tor Ai\rn TJTr^-YRHTiTO Anew system of MeasurinEC, Adjusting CiRAIOR AND REFORMER, and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 OBDFELLOWS' HALL. Saturday, 1M p.«w .„ No Call for Men <^A™ & STORES Sunday, a p.m. ... Gospel Temperance! WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Monday, 7.30 u.ni. »,. ... Woman. Wednesday,.73o p.m.... Second lecture, AGE^, T> &<" Three Years in the Itata. p m^HASEE THE UNITED CHOIR, or WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS Under the Leadership of Mi* LAH» t SEED» ETC* will sing each evening. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT All Me^«gs *V& with Collection, CURRENT RATES, except TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY* ATWAVQ fTM QATT? i when is Admission will be chafed to all A-LiWillO Ul> DAUUi parts of the H^ll, ." w _ „ Cornsacks, Woolpacks, lw\n<K Super '^ phosphates, Pearl-G\iano, General TWT! T TITTT T AOK Farm and S^ion Stores, &C. MR 1. J3ULLUOJI. Cape Barley,, Grass, Clover, Turnip and ■ — ■ Ojbker Seeds of the best quality, TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. I HAVE the following I^RO^ERTIES AGENT FOR THE FOR SaLE :-- New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. $216 Acres, Mount Somers District, Union Fire and Marine Insurance 647 Acres x Hinds District Company. 440 Acres Dromoye District Howard's Digging Ploughs, 488 Acres Wafcanuj „ District Cooper's Sheep Dip, 495 Acres Westerfielct District Sutherland's Manure, i&c. 500 Acres Mount Sotneis District 441 Acres* Wakanwi District 205 Acres Wesfcarfield District JOHN Gr. RESTELL, s€>3 Aoros Hinds District 376 A«ares Mount Somers District In conjunction with the 79 Acres Hinds District jyjßW ZCAIAIVB IOAIir * HKR- And other Properties. Full particulars CAM****! ACfKIfCV CO., td. on application. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. TO LET—Three-roomed Op^tnge, Peter Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and afreet. Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to TO LET.-r-iV a crop of Oats, the transact Farm and Station Business Hoxnps-ead Paddock at "The Grange." on. the most favorable terms. Farm, containing 195 Acres ——• TO LET.—Cottage and two sores land WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. nSrb!^SSS£S l2' T^d Street, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES centrally situated. made against TO. LET.—Section in Eton Street^ ENSUING CLIPS. Hamipstead. Rental. £tper aunw,m. No Commission on Advances, and at the T, BULLOCK LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF Estate Agent. . INTEREST '



I ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit /\NE of the Largest Stocks of »U kinds n the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. 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, RIYERBANK, ASHBURTON STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FRUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, j On the Blight 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 INBIGNIS, 6a per 100. chrysant"hemums. , T have been at great expense in 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 of our Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—AH orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out in October, TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBEE. BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very con.sidera,b,lyj I now beg to qffer tp farmers, Builders and others, their requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. COAL COAL. COAL. T Am now Receiving into Stock XOO TONS OF VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Which I shall Sell at LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MALVERN ANT> MOUNT JSOMERS COAL Kept in Stocky John Ct7 Resteil, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Ckaigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS OLD SHOP, BUBNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. . 7JBO R. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES JAILOR,"! HAS just received the latest nofd iea in fWEEDS, COATJNG& WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Ew? before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call, Greatest assortment in the town \o choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Adbbess. - Opposite Mr R\\llooV^ O#ae. ABCAB.K. — —— :■ .."j.. —." ■:.■' ..-■ -■"•aaar- , COAL! COAL! COAL! %O$M SOMEKS I COAL. J 1 q » S A > * m am COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE (by { 0. B. KNIGHT. ! OincE:



[ TTTANTED a Ploughman, oho that YY can drive a waggon. Apply DuNALD McLEaN, B§ll6 Lagmhor^ General Post Office, Wellington, August 11, 1892. SEALED TENDERS will bo received at the qhief Post Office, Christ church, until SATURDAY, September 24, 1892, for the conveyance of Mails between the undermentioned places, for a period of two years, from January 1, 1893, to December 31, 1894. Postal District of Chhistchucrh. 3 Alford Forest and Springburn Railway Station, daily. 6 Ashburton and Ashburton Forks, via Winchmore and Greenstreet, thrice weekly. 7 Ashburton and Kyle, thrice weekly. 8 Ashburton and Kyle, via Riverside ani Newland, thrice weekly, 9 Ashburton and Longbeach, daily. 10 Ashburton and Rowland, twice weekly. 29 Flemington and Longbeach road, thrice weekly. 47 Mount Soraers and Ashburton Gorge, twice weekly. 53 Rakaia and Barrhill, thrice weekly. 54 Bakaia and Doric, thrice weekly. 58 Valetta and Ruapuna, via May field twice weekly. 59 Valetta and Ruapuna, via Mayfield and Lismore, twice weekly. 63 Winalow and Eiffelton, thrice weekly. The attention of intending tenderers is directed to the terms and conditions of contract printed at the back of the tender forms. Contractors whose tenders may be accepted must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to time-tables framed by the department. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any post office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. I Tenders, endorsed " Tender for Mail I Service, No ," to be addressed to the I Chief Postmaster, Christchurch. W. GRAY, Secretary. ! In delivering and receiving mails at railway stations it is understood that contractors deal with the guards of trains. 8 ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Camekox Street, Ashburton, near Post Office, THos. X lilluorth, Proprietor. fT^HESE works are well equipped with X. best Modern Machinery for the Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK in 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. B|B James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC, onirs BtiLitiies east street; "~ ~~ FRIEDLANDER^BIIOSr""^ 1 FOB PBJVATE SALE. 1230 Acre Farm AT WAKA.NUI. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are instructed to sell by private treaty the Farm occupied by Mrs Martha Gibson, either in one Lot or subdivided into Five Lots ranging from 100 TO 393 ACBES, as shown on plans. Intending purchasers will please com municate with us, when full particulars as to conditions and terms can be obtained. 50 FRIEDLANDER BBOS. J, T« FORD AND CO, FARMS. FAEMS. FABMS. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO, have received instructions from Messrs E. B. and R. Miii/ton, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, Saturday, Sept 3 9 AT THE HOUR OF 2.^0 *.m. ALL THAT VERY USEFUL BLOCK, Comprising AQOK ACRES OF AQQK Freehold Lanu, *i *> M Adioining the Well-known Winchmore ■ Estate, And Within Five Miles of th,e Town of ASHBURTQTN, The above block of land has been for the past five years in the occupancy of Westcote Lyltelton, Esq., whose tenancy expires on the first day of September next, and will no\^ b,3 diy^ded and offered fpr sr,le in suitable Farms of from 100 to 5W Acres eacij. ' 'About two-thirds oi it is how in English grass, af,tsr two grain crops onljf, th^'bu^ of i^ having been some years la^tl do,\vn, The remain ing o;vg:tlur4 native pastiU'o. THE WHOLE., leveU*nd, eaally worked and without wast© of any kind. It is almost in the centre of the block intended for irrigation, and is ab present well served by water raoes, is approached and inter 1 ected by good roads, and distatit about five miles from fe« Asiill)U, rlci?. **n(J Drompre Railway' Stations, ThePfopritetQrsMEA^ 1?O SELL, so that the Auotlomeers have ho hesitation in saying that sa,l« oflfers rare opportunity to, %rm«ys o| seai^riing Really Useful Farms in the ii^m.ediatc vicinity of good stoct and pro,du,ce markets. It is really good sh^ep land, gvpws splendid turn\pM fti^d h*3 produoed 90 busr els 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 in five y.ear^ fro^ sale with interest at Six Founds per centum p'flr khttum on all Unpaid 1 nloriby. Plans Will be furnished on application at the office of D. Thomah; Asnburton, or to * ' J. T. F JRD, Auctioneer. 154, Hereford Street; Chnatchurch.



Public Notices. DJGBY y. HARRIS. XTNDRR Distress Warrant from the U B.M. Coqrt,' Ashburton. fa be sold by Public Auction at the 4SHBURTON SALEYARDS TUESDAy, the 23bj> day of AUGUfiI, |892, H SPRING TRAP j&d UQRSE, Sale at 12 o'clock. A. M. PEARSON, S Bailiff. By Order of the Mortgagees and Under Bill of Sale. EARIV^. EARMS. FARMS. ■ ' AT WAKA^UI. Aiso.—GLEARINQ SALE o.f Horses, Chttje, arid. Juiplenients, on Thursday, Sept* I, 1892. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by ~EfybU<3 Auction at [ho ]^(«pt}Stßa<i "o& Mte QiBSON's farm, \Va^aiHfi,-~Tiiß:wh6],e of the; Properties do'nsisting of 123^ ACRES, either in one lot or sub-divided into Farms ranging ' from 100 to 393, Acre'g, Tljia property is weU a'^'i s fay9r4bly rkn6yvn in"the district, aVid 1 is' for ''alwo^e'' s^le;. Intending purc^iasors w^ll d.o vre.H tp \he knel.' -^Vm, i-ww t^e hcjldew of Bill of Sale, fvt tho same time and pkce,~-The whole oi the Live and Dead Stock, consisting of Draught and Light Horses, Cattle, and Pig«, and Implements used for wording thq prq^rty. ' ' particulars '\rill in next issiie'v Term's 1 and-cdhditions at sale. RIJDDLPH fKIEDLANDER, i ' Auetianeer.



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