Sabbath Schools.

From the report of the Sabbath School examinations of the Presbyterian Church m New Zealand, ; n connection with thi Christchurch Presbytery, presented to the meeting of the latter on Wednesday la t, we cull the names of the following Ashburton county scholars who have gained honors: — Examination m Catechism • (Shorter); Junior Division, under twelve years; questions, Ito 31. All papers taking 80 per cent, Class I; 60 to 80, Class II; 40 to 60, Class 111. Class I.— Katie Stewart, Tinwald ; Florrie Prebble, Flemington. Class ll.—Gertrude Robinson, Tinwald; Eva Anderson, Tinwald; Percy Orr, Ashburton ; Mary Bradshaw, Tinwald ; Wallace Dunn, Flemington. . Shorter Catechism, Middle Division, twelve to fifteen years. Questions, 1 to 44. Class ll.— R. C. Anderson, Tinwald ; Alice Orr, Ashburcon; Mabel Wilson, Wakanui ; Susan Meharry, Tinwald. Class 111. --Annie Dunn, Flemington; John R. Smith, Ashburton; William Wakelin, Ashburton. Catechism : Senior Division, Section J, fifteen to eighteen years, questions 1 to 62. Class I.—Lucinda Anderson, Tinwald; ( Rachel Wilson, Wakanui. Class ll.—Beatrice M. Howus, Ash burton j Emily Beattie, Ashburton. Senior Division, Section 11, questions 1 to 72.-—Annie Meharry, Tinwald. SCKIFTUKE KNOWLEDGE. Junior, under twelve.—Portion of Scriptures prescribed — International Scheme of Lessons for April, May and June 1892. Class I.—Eva Anderson, Tinwald ; Wallace Dunn, Flemington ; Gertie Kob inson, Tinwald. Class ll.—Percy Orr, Ashburton ; Florrie Prebble, Flemington. Class lll.—rJame3 Anderson, Fleming ton. Middle Grade, twelve to fifteen years. Subject?—lnternational system for April, May and June, 1892. Class I.—Alice Orr, Ashburton. Class II. —John R. Smith, Ashburton ; R. 0. Andersen, Tinwald; May Lewis, Tinwald ; W. W. Smith, Ashburton. Class lit—Annie Dunn, Flemington j Harry Bradshaw, Tinwald; Susan Me harry, Tinwald ; Mabel Wilson, Wakanui ! Lizzie Dunn, Flemington ; Willie Robin son, Tinwald. Scripture Knowledge, Senior Division, Section 1., fifteen to eighteen years. Subject same as above. Class ll.—Lucinda Anderson, Tinwald. Class lll.—Rachel Wilson, Wakanui. An essay on the " Life of Joseph '• was prescribed for both sections of the senior divisions. Claes 111. —Lucinda Anderson, Tin wald.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

f^Z fl (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ■ y Kf«&«»d »r»wnliig > Cbm. fIESfiKiS Gisbornb, September 19. f^A sad boat accident occurred on Satur day evening, by which two sons of John "Warren, County Clerk, lost their lives. During the afternoon four Warren boys, the eldest being fourteen, accompanied by James Hall (11) and William Coombes (12) obtained their parents' consent to row on the river, but went out m the bay round the steamer Talune. On returning che boat got broadside on to the breakers, on the bar. The lads were not Btrong enough to pull off against the tide, and the boat was carried into the breakers and swamped. They were half an hour m the >ater before assistance reached them. A youth, James Thompson, seeing the accident, pulled out m a flat boat and rescued Coombes and Ralph Warren. The launch Snark, returning from the Talune, also observed the boys struggling m the water, and throwing a life belt to Hall rescued him m an exhausted state. "Wal'.ec Warren was \ icked up clinging to the boat, but Cecil (aged G) and Waleta (10) were drowned. The rescued boys were taken on board the Fnark, on which were the Italian Opera Company, who div all m their power to assist m resuscitating the little Ralph, who was only four years old, was very exhausted, and did not recover for some hours. The body of Cecil was recovered on the oeach on Sunday morning. The other body is not yeti fotincl* ill* llukc of Argylei Auckland, September 19. Arrived, s.s. Duke of Argyle, from London, fifty-two days. She has 4,500 tons or cargo for Auckland and Wel lington. She met very heavy weather and had to lie to for three days. On August 28 she shipped a very big sea, which washed the starboard life boat, chocks, and midship gangway overboard, and smashed the lifeboat and gunwale. She goes on to Wellington, and then proceeds to Australia to load frozen mutton for London. XMe HcOvMld BmnUrnptcj. Dunjedin, Sapteriiber 19. In the Bankruptcy Court, Arthur Thomas McDonald applied for discharge. The Assignee reported as the result of enquiries that the charge of false packing m his opinion was not sustained. The case will last all day.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending September 18, 1892:—

CHESS.

TIMARU v. ASHBURTOS.

The chess match by telegraph between Timaru and Ashburton was begun on Saturday evening m Mrs Pearson's room, a good many spectators being present. Mr A. J. MiiUer was the operator at this en,d, and it> mainly done to his care fulness that no serious errors and no dis putes occurred during the play, notwith standing that the method of notation employed was new to all of the local representatives. Mr Cuthbertson acted as Referee at th}s end, and Dr. Reid most of the time, at the other. Timaru had first move at boards 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and Ashburton at the rest, and play began about 8 o clock, ending for the evening at 12 With one excoptVtti the games are not yet developed, but the following com ments may be interesting;— At board No. 1-Olark, the Timaru captain, opened against Willis, Ashburton captain, with P to Q4, and the reply P o KB4 led to an irregular opening caretuliy conducted on both sidea. The positions are about even* . At No. 2 beard—Crisp, Ashburton, adopted his favorite King's, Bishops .game against Hassal, Tfmaru, and soon acquired a strong attack, but the last few moves of Timaru improved his posi tion and there ia little now to choose between them. At board 3—Dr Tweed, Ashburton, against Dr Reid, Timaru, played what might safely be said to be the shortest game on record m a match, Dr Tweed being checkmated m four moves. He, however, coining m late, started hie game Iwmodly* w\ giving himself time to

master the notation adopted, which is rather confusing at first. * At board 4—F. Ckrk, Ashburton, played Bishop's opening against G. P Wood, Timaru, ard soon gained a strong position and two pawns to the good. Mr Wood improved his position later and re- ( gained a pawn. The game now stands in , Mr Clark's favor, he having » pawn to the good, but will require careful playing j to keep his advantage ; his opponent's position is not to be despised. At board 5— G. P. Milsom is playintr i very stubborn game against W Snu?hall, Timaiu. i oth are playing with caution and no advantage has been pained by either side. ' i Board 6-G. F. Dodds, Ashburton, i played King's Bishop's opening against , Bowron, Timaru, and the game is about equal. Board. 7-S. Salek, Ashburton, in reply to R. R. Taylor, Timaru, adopted the Sicilian defence, but got his pieces forced into a cramped position, from which he has extricated himself, and now has as good a position as hia opponent. Boatdß—J. 0. Bell opened his game with the Giuoco Piano opening against 0. LDwe, Timaru. His opponent has two pawns to the good, but the Ashburton man has a fair position. At board 9—S. W. Alcorn adopted the Sicilian defence in reply to 0. Buss's (Timaru) opening, and has an equal game. At board 10—0. L. Hart, Ashbur.on, has got an inferior position to that of his opponent A. Fischer, Timaru,|who*has a pawn to the good *nd a strong position.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) (Receivsd September 19, 11.45 »,.m.)

BROKEN HILL.

Sydney. September 19. The Broken Hill Defence Committee has issued a manifesto appealing to the working classes for continued support. It is estimated that up todate £200,000 m wages have been lost by the strike, while many business people are almost ruined.

THE DUMBLAIR.

Melbourne, September 19. The Captain of the ship Dumblair states he thought he had made suffi cient easting by reckoning, and held his course to northward. The vessel ran ashore under a full head of canvas, and now lies embedded nine feet m sand.

SUSPENSION.

Free and Co.,warehoustmen, Flinders Lane, have closed their doors m consequence of instructions from their head office at Paris. The firm has branches m London and Brisbane.

RICH GOLD DISCOVERY.

Perth, W.A., September ly. An exceedingly rich gold deposit has been discovered a hundred miles from the Southern Cross reefs. Nearly three thousand ozs of alluvial gold have already been obtained.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1893



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THEE MERCANTILE AND BANK- J_ RUPTCY GAZETTE OP NEW ZEALAND. Proprietors—The Trade Auxiliary Finn,;.., N. 3., Ltd., Morten's Buildingc, Christchusch. With which is incorporated " The Weekly Advertiser;" Published every THURSDAY mom ; Contains— Particulars of Bills of Sale, Stock gages, Liena on Wool and roy*  ■ Bailments, Affidavit of Satisfoctant;^ ■ Bankruptcy Petitions and Ms charges, &c., filed during each weak* . Also— Carefully revised Share and Prcdue Market Reports, Latest Lega . Decisions, Original Articles, illiu trating the working of Commercial Law, and other interesting and valuable matter. Absolutely Indispensable to the Safety o( All Traders. Terms—£l Is, or£l 10s (including iMgas and Index) per annum, strictly payable n advance. Free Sample Copies obtainable from Agent, MR HARRY FRANCIS. " East Street, Ashburton. ■ Accounts Col ecled for Siibscriben.. Agencies throughout .New Zealand and Australia RELIABLE TRIVATE INFORMAIiOS A* to the Commercial Standing of all Traders ,_ FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] M <fee. - ' ■ Arxillbrt Lane LovnoH U AN lIOUTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original AU others are Imitation* Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chains Factory Butter 'Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a complete , Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS '"'^ Oonoobd, N.H., U.SA Established 1818 ".'? G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND j, JEWELLER. ! . WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED \& months, 4m 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guarantred Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 16s, Silver Bioaches from 2s tfd.~-^ Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTOX. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedtn To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. TTA"VING secured the Extensive, -*-1- -Bush at -\V' aitatf, where?w*havft »~ just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We aro prepared to . Deliver Timber and Ikfinihg Props, rirect at Railway Stations, NtrthanoV South of Watati, thus saving to Ooi >„ tomers Midaie'meri% P.ofiU. • :' Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. \J FINDLAY ANjJMURDOqM.



jpuphc Notices. __ AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY rnHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST J_ AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IS THE BRITISH EMPIRK. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus Kvery 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 in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10,500,000 (TEN AND* A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. BCXNTJSES. CaSH BONUSES declared for the Jast 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. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. 3£. P. SOCI *3 fJ V, And secure a BONUS ETKRY YEAR | Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,347 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9* PERCENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME! EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Of?ice— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. DERItY, District Secretary, Christchurch.. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC. onn'i nxri!MMflf«» EAST STREET^ WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. aEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or ,Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone., and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, a3 used in the Christehurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners snd medicil electricians throughout the cobny. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtos & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester s>*r«.et, Christehurch. 9 50 Lost! Lost!! Lost¥ A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired in time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have hem done at once, so that you may reap A LIBERAL REWARD tor your past labours. Also .bear in inirid 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. ag&- Note the Address.—CAMEßON ■ STREET, hear the POST OFFICE. tTlios. B. Mil worth, PROPRIETOR. ! MR T. BULLOCK, TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A Sheep Farm of IJOI acres 2 roods ; also ?,n Improved Firm of 203 acres. TO LET.-A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together wiMi Coach House, and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. VOR SALK—T S. 5?5, Peter street, not far from East ttreefc. FOR SALK, cheap.—Half : acre, together with small Cottage, situated on the North Belt mar the High School. TO LET. —Four-roomed Cottage, well situated on the Alford Forest Road. FOR SALK—Capital Building Site, Peter street, being T.S, 780, first-class Land. £35 each. Magnificent building site, clioap. Town / sections 724 and 723, corner of Wills and Williams streets. Easy terms, TOWN Section 484 4avekck Street, f?rst clas3 land, good site, price £40. £2 ca*h bala! cc by instalments, interest only 6 per cent, T. BULLOCK SitetoAgwt. ■ *



For Bilioui and NervoS Disorders, s*RS m theStomiA, Sl* I Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, «id SwelUng «ft«jwals, Dttanes. tn DrowOTew, CoM ) Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of AppeHte, Shortness of *™$^l n"W££££ i on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, FrfgWul Dreinw, md tU Nervow ttd^mW 1 Sensations, &c. THE FIRST feos« Will. GIVE RttlEP » J^L'SJ*^ JJj | isnofiction. Every sufferer is earnest^invitedto try on.LjJ« JgV" ' 1 twill he acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUIWEA A BOA. » WBEECHaS'S MLSf^enM^ | health. They promptly remove any °^™^ a °^BltoiL8 ltoiL° fA eJ^m^2L* , j! «<«»u/W«ilir«rfi<!in«l»«*« world. Full 4lmHaM *M» «»«*o«« [.1



LADIES' & GENTS' BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. , Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR,



Andrew Grr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PKlZfi 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, ani 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' Hots and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladios' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK



CLCVEBS. CLOVEBS. CLOVriRS. IE A V E FOR SALE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A Large Quantity ot Cowgrass Red Clover White Clover AJsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy Ribgrass &c., &c, &c. These Seeds are the best obtainable, and fanners contemplating sowing down during the present season will do well to compare quality in conjunction with price before purchasing elsewhere. Machine Dressed RYEGRASS, true perennial, on sale in any quantities. John O~ Resteil, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. MORE OF THE PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to in form the Public that he is taking cabinet pictures for 2s 6d. This charge is made to secure legitimate trade ; and any one giving an order for a dozen can get the balance for 12s 6d. : So come yourselves, and bring your families, and come early. The Professoralso wishes to call particular attention to the folly of giving traveller^ from other colonies orders for enlargements when equally good work can be obtained in this colony at half the cost. Let it also be borne in mind that photos taken in New Zealand are acknowledged by the photo graphic artists of Britain to surpass any in i the world. So be wise; keep the money in the district, and get your enlargements done at home. They are guaranteed to give satisfaction, and you sign no book, to compel you to take them, good or bad. Come early and avoid the rush. C.D.V, 7s 6d per dozen ; Cabinets, 15s per dozen. B, E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOR/ HAS just received the latest novelties in TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m th® v town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, \ ROAD E. Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITHS & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. . PKODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, Jfcc.l Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for — Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, >iford Forest. Deeriug, All-Steel Binders. i ■ Odams' Superphosphates. mUCKER AND "DEAN WEST STREET.



GREAT SAIF AT Pickford & UiiiiriU'* PREMIER ASHBURTON ; FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. [ Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c., . m . must be sold to make room for new ship ! ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fanaj Tables &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, anJ American Chairs, iv great variety. |Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



STEPHEirS BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO, ItICE, TAPIOOA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS. —HARDWARE.— I Garden Toools, 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 in Ashburton. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. Stephens Bros, Market House.



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO i Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come'to 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, 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. scaly" & co. B§ls€ ;



rVO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, tiie Premier sire of Australia, TERMS :■'■ Single mare, £5 ; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due .) ANUARY 4, 1893. Groom's fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park ; B§l9o Or Groom m Charge. mO STAND AT NETKERBY FARM JL Ashburton, l AND VJSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands 1\ inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved m foal. Terms, £3 3s per mare ; payable January 1, 1893, Guarantees, £5 cs ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHEEBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 53 for all niares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service, L. MARKEY, 9*62 Proprietor.



ISOTIOiii TO OWNERS OF &TUD HORSES. i TTORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE i CHARGES. Perkln Warbeck £1. WILL STAND THIS SEASON GROVE FARM, TINWALD. TDERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- JtT kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate 'imp), by Adventurer— Soorting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. ia sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has loft a lot of good stock about this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 9?123 Or, Groom in charge.



MR JOHN G. RESTELL _ WAN ES D A Second -Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FAKMS. FOR SALE BY PRIViTE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited* — The whole of the well-known Buccleucli Estate, Comprising 7865 a ores 7365 Divided into Farms of from q ACRES TO j_g26 ACKBS* The land is, of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Seiners Railway line visaing through fcne -Estate. Persona in ..ant 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 OANTILK AGENCY CO., Li*-, Christchurch and Rakaia; Or, JOHN 0' RBSTJSLIi, 04 Ashbmtoa.



NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASE!* from Mb Jambs Ckaigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE 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 ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80



W.M. Pagct, T3TiACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, 13 and COA.CHBUILDER, has to announce that he lias 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, JOIII PIOET, JITN., 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, Junr., 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. 9t



Rink departs fpHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. fT^HE Next Onertsey «ale will be held X on MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 18 8 2 t. McDowell, Secretary ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. iTiNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees op All sorts Ornamental Trees IN GBKAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCR 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 obtainiug what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON STARTLLTO NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OJF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, 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 INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. ' CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I have been at great expense in 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 of my Stock, haying taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attenl ion. Chrysanthemums sent out in October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON !



LAZABUS' T^ATiSNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT _L TESTINU AND SPKCTACJ^ES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H. SALEM, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were in Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time cf the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is, prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, k. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9 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 in the ordinary way for a Hoilibhold Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. W. J. BUSH ANB CO TYLSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES,' SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated "Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities,



AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the aianufacterers. Cunninoton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Ohristchurch. 9 31



MR JOHN G. RESTELL (m con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), has received instructions to Sell at the ASHBURTON SALEYARDS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, OK TONS (more or less) OATEN &O SHEAF CHAFF, In lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 10,40 d,m. J. R. BLAND, 9 §121 Auctioneer.



TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AJND THEORETICAL, WILL recommence with his pupils next MONDAY, Pe^teaiber 26. Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 134 A GENERAL MEETING of tie Ashbmton Cricket Club will he held ab the County Council Office, TO MORROW, Tuesday, evening at 8. AH members are requested to attend, also all intending members. Business Important. L. F. ANDREWES, 9_133 Hon. Sec. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. IV"OW showing some lovely New Goods -*-^ (purchased during Mr Adams' visit |to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, in 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 Journals and cut, patterns always in stock. Layettes and irousseauz made to order. 31RS AX>AJ*IS, SA CINDERS' BUILDINGS. Registry Office for Servants. SQUARE. MEMORIAL STONE LAYING, TUESDAY, 3 p.m. LECTURE on " Chas. Dickens" in Oddfellows' Hall, 8 p.m., Br Rev. H. R. Dewsbury. 913 rnKN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, X from Kelly's Hotel, Ashburton, on or about September 1, Dark Bay GELDING. 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 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THIRD TERM, 1892, T3UPILS will re-assemble on MONDAY _L next, the 19th instant, at 9.30 a.m. J. E. BUCHANAN. Ashburton, September 13, 1892. u.s.s co HIJFj »j.ss.,co TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY {j OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TOH AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed • „ nesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuosday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday, MILES & CO. Agents for Ashburton



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The memorial stone of the Wealeyan Church, removed from the old site in Cameron street to Baring square, will be laid to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock, and a lecture will be delivered in the Odd fellows' Hall in the evening by the Eev H, R. Dewsbury. Mr Eggleton, the contractor, has accomplished the work of moving the large building very satisfactorily, and the church will be in the position it is intended to occupy permanently in tinne for the memorial ceremony. The " New Zealand Official Handbook for 1892" has just been published, and we have received a copy from the Government Printer. The work is a substantial volume of &61 pages, besides sheets of tables and a map of the Colony colored to show tho chief products of each locality, and with marks showing the sites of the chief industries. The Handbook contains an official directory, which will be of great usefulness ; statistical information respecting population, trade, finance, &c. ; descriptions of the chief public institutions ; and a series of valuable papers of which we need only say that on Agricul ture is contributed by Mr M. Murphy, Labor by Mr Tregear, Alining by Mr H. A. Gordon, and Education by Rev Mr Habens. The price of the book is Is 6d, and every body should have it. If stamps to this amount are sent to the Government Printer, a copy will be sent to any address in the United Kingdom or British colonies, post free. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accon*- ■ pany each bottle. vMosler, M.D., Professor ( University, Grlefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnifioently suc cessful in very severe contusions, bruises, spiains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (uroemia) or alburni nurift, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal in its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Grieswald, reports:—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. Cured in four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Scirrhus of Breast—Excision Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat or discoloration. Cured in fourteen days —Advt *