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(Received August 29,10.10 s.m.)

THE WOMAN POISONER.

London, August 28. Dr Keill his been committed for trial on charges of poisoning a number of women m various parts of London.

FORGERY.

Scott St. Andrews, formerly a captain m the army, has been arrested at Liverpool on a charge of forging Fetdes Brothers' name to a cheque. It is believed his defalcations amount to £200,000. (Received August 29, 10.20 a.m.) THE ENTOMBED MINERS. London, August 28. Forty men have been rescued from the Parkslip colliery. The mine isj full of after-damp, and the rescue party showed great heroism m their work.

THE DEATH ON MOUNT BLANC.

Th» gentleman who di«d ot exposure on Mount Blanc ia not the professor, but hia brother, B. S. Nettleship.

OPERA HOUSE BURNED.

New York, August 28.^ The Metropolitan Opera House m ( this city has been burned down,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August 29, 11.10 a.m.) BROKEN HILL. Sydney, August 29. At Broken Hill a system of boy cotting is being openly practised. The Unionists are threatening their ad versaries, and the population is becom ing terrorised.

BUSHRANGING.

Melbourne, August Wt. A hawker named Gordon was bailed tip at Dromana, 47 miles south of Melbourne, by two armed men, -who tied him to a tree. The bushrangers, then freed the horses from the van and decamped with a cash box and a quantity of clothing.

TASMANIAN POLITICS.

HOBART, AUgUSt XV. Among the departments to be abolished owing to the necessity for retrenchment are those of the Govern ment Architect, Conservator of Forests, ( and Crown Prosecutor. The Premier* extra salary will also be out off.

The San Francisco Mail Service.

.... u ■ ■ i m £ER PUBSS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, August 27- The English postal authorities have cabled their reply to the proposals of the New Zealand Gavernment for the renewal of the San Francisco mail service, to the effect that the English Government will renew the subsidy, but only on strictly Postal Union terma. Under the old subsidy, letters were paid for at the rate of 12s per lb, and nothing for books and news matter. The Postal Union terms mean that the despatching office holds itself responsible for the conveyance of ifcs mails from the time shipped until the arrival at port of debarkation. This has | practically been done since last year, as the ftew Zealand Government have paid the contractors for the trana-Pacific carriage, the American territorial transit, and the trans-Atlantic carriage .of the outgoing mails. The new proposal would mean that instead of 12s for letters, the English Government would contribute 3s 8d per lb for letters, and 3d per lb for books and news matter, which have hitherto been free, and the change would mean a loss to the contractors on the basis of last year's figures of £2000 per annum.

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ (We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

MR PURNELL'S POLITICS.

TO THE EDITOK. Sir,—Mr Keir has reprinted some ex tracts from my pamphlet entitled" An Agrarian Lw for New Zealand with the view of showing that I ought to support the proposed Land Tax. It will always be a source of satisfaction to me that 1 wrote that pamphlet; more especially because, at the time when it was pub lished, its proposals could have been carried into effect with comparative ease, and without injuring anybody ; although I admit that a wider experience has since convinced me that the limitation which I wished to put upon the size of freeholds was somewhat unduly restricted. lam of opinion now, as heretofore, that a great mistake was committed m permitting private individuals to acquire freeholds of unrestricted area m a small country like New Zealand ; but I have always opposed bursting-up taxes. lam not prepared to assktin robbingland-owners, either*r^e or small, and whether by direct or'indirect means: and I contend that the only honest way m which the Government can acauke repossession of the large f reeho ds now m private hands is by purchasing them from the owners (compulsorily it need be) at market values. It is, how ever, a great mistake to suppose that the sole, or even the principal objection to the Land Tax is its anticipated bursting-up qualities. The principal objection to the Sew taxation is that under it, land will be taxed at a higher rate than any other kind of property. Further the land owner will be taxed upon his debts while the graduated tax will fall upon all hold ingshaving an unimproved value of £5000 and upwards-in other words, a very large dumber of farmers m Canterbury will come under its operation. The sole interpretation to be pub upon the Land tax is that it is intended to be theifiist step towards the nationalization of the aThe Farmers' and Country Settlers' League will not be a party organisation. It has nothing to do with any Govern ment or Opposition; but will simply be an association for the protection of country interests, and it will view all measures from that stand-point alone. We find the various labor organisations m the large towns diligently criticising all public measures which they imagine will affect the interests of their members ; the Chambers of Commerce take bank-, ruotcy and other matters affecting the Slin/community m hand; and why should* not the farmer... who constitute the largest producing industry m the CoLThave their own League, through which they can express their views m such a manner as will carry weight m the counsels of the Colony CHAB. W. JrUKKBII. Ashburton, August 29.

ROAD ON RAILWAY RESERVE, ASHBURTON TO HINDS.

TO THE EDITOR- Sic,—l send you the following letter for publication as a neat sample of the very slow progress of departmental, work. It> about eighteen nvjntlw since IVW

requested the burvey Department to have this road S»^ feed--rT<f Weigh*. Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, August 24, IWW. Sib,—ln reply to your letter of lbi* instant on the above mentioned subject, I am directed by the Minister of Lsnds tc infoi xi you that the proclamation 'las noi yet been gazetted. , A copy of the proposed reservation toi road has been sent to each of the J*o»d Boards whose districts are interested, as they roust formally consent to the pro clamation before it is lssued-see section 5 Public Works Acts Amendment Act, 1889—and when they forward their con sent ia terms of the Acfe the final step* will be taken to vest the road m them. I have the honor to be sir, youi obedient servant, A. Babron, Undil Secretary for Crown Lands. E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Wellington.

Parliamentary.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. [PKR PKBSS ASSOCIATION] Wbixington, August 27. After the Telegraph Office closed, Mr Rolleston moved an amendment providing that the use of schoolrooms, &c, should be given, subject to regulations made by the School Committees or local bodies. This was lost by 13 to 28, and the clause was retained by 29 to 12. The remaining clauses were passed without amendment. Progress was reported, leave being given to sit again for the consideration of the postponed clauses. The House rose at 2,45 a.m.

The Southland Murder.

[per press association.] Invekcargiix, August 27. John Mcßae has been committed for trial for the murder, His Worship stating that there was a prinia facie case, and one beyond simple suspicion.

Owners of greyhounds are reminded that entries close at the Central Hotel, to morrow evening, for the last stake for the season of the Ashburton Coursing Club. Ithas been found necessary to postpone the social gathering which was to have be held m St Stephen's schoolroom to-morrow evening. It is stated that large and valuable coal Pleasures exist on the Broken River, about thirteen miles from Springfield, and on the line of the Midland Railway as at present determined. With tacilities for conveyance to market which the construction of the Midland Railway would give, the coal could be supplied to Christchurch and the plains at a rate relatively much lower than any other coal m the market. The death is announced of the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley, at the age of 86. The deceased was many years incumbent of St John's, Rangiora, and archdeacon of that portion of the diocese. He had been ailing, but was improving m health, and rose on Sunday morning as well as he had been during th« previous week. A little later weakness of the heart prostrated him, and m a few hours he breathed his last. Mr Grigg has sold to Mr W. J. Taggart, of Dunedin, the trotting stallion Camel, and the horse went-South to-day. Camel is ot the mo3t successful trotting blood of the colony, being by Berlin from Duchess of York, by Traducer from Gentle Annie. Gentle Annie is dam of Spot, Dexter, and Southern Queen, and grand-dam of such celebrities as Princess Calista, Tikora, and Miss Hilda. Mr Taggart has secured a proved good horse, as a gelding by Camel was sold lately for, it is said, 100 gnineas, and others of hia stock are moat promising. Camel stands 17 hands 1 inch high, if not over, and this will be an additional recom mendation m Otago where the breeding of carriage horses is pursued, Mr Taggart advertises that at the request of some owners of good mares m this district the services of Camel may also be had here. Mr Grigg has also sold Ebony, by Blaekwood Abdallah, to go to the North Island, at a good price. As several enquiries have been made, some of them from a distance, for informa tion respecting"Messrs Milton Brothers' block of land at Winch more, which is to be sold by auction m Ashburton, next Satur day, by Messrs J. T. tford and Co., we may say that the 4225 acres have been divided into fourteen suitably sized and situated farms, all with water races and good roads to Ashburton and Dromore. The land is situated m the proposed Ashburton—Rakaia irrigation district. It has been leased for some years under restrictions as to culture, and there are now 2350 acres m English grass, the bulk of this area having been some years laid down, after IW> grain crops only, following heavy crops of turnips fed off by sheep. There are about 300 acres m stubble after wheat, and the balance, some 1425 acres, unbroken Native grass land, the whole well supplied with water races, of which there are sufficient for every farm. The land is conveniently situated both to the Ashburton and Tinwald markets, which are now of the first importance as stock markets, as Ashburton is as a market for the sale of grain and produce. Ims sale offers a rare opportunity either to farmers or investors seeking to secure land | m a favorable position, and suitable either for agricultural or pastoral farming. It produces rare crops of turnips, and the yields of wheat and oats have been sufficient to satisfy the most sanguine. The owners mean to sell, desiring to concentrate their energies and capital on their laud m North Canterbury; and they are offering easy terms of payment to those desirous of avail ing themselves of such, or they will accept cash payments and make immediate tansfer.

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN: MO3NDAY, AUGUSI 29, 1893.



m of iDHimji wm • EvSTABLISHSD 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bai k of- Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Uhpital £3,000,000. Paid-up Caoital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 EOR tli« trau.sacfcion of (General Banking Business t!ii% Bank will open at RAKAI A on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once aweck, on each succeeding Thursday, For the Ban of .New South Wales, W*& ESlilnO Cliristchurch. July 11. 189. .77 HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONLST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Propesfor Rororrow, I.as Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock ol Tobacconist's Goods. 1 The IT ATRDRESSTNI*" DEPARTMENT s under the supervi&ion of i^Sr James P&rcbase, so woll and favorably known m the rade. 7*9 SEED POTATOES A\n RHUBAEB TOOTS. Now is the time to plant your O»rden?. "QEAtTTF OF 15ATH, or fcEAITCT J3 OF HEBKON POTATOES, earliest and best, true (o name, henry croppers and «cod quality. RHUBARB IliK)]» of bent varieties grown. Ju lfV. Randel!, 8*22 TOWN HALL.



JOIIJH Cr. itBSTELIi, GRAIN & WOOL STOBES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &c. CASH PUIYcHASEB OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best qnauty, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Five and Marine Insurance Company. . _, . Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooner's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, vdc. JOHN O BBBTELL, In conjunction with the CABWM A6IICY Xd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wooi Brokers, Land »»nd ' Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms- WOOL. WOOTL.. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADK AGi.WST ENSaiNG ULI'PS- No Commission on Advance-, and hi the I LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF * INTEREST



SAVED JKOI THE FLEE!! . m ALTHOUGH all our Goods are now and clean none having left the Building during the late fire. • • THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTEB, GOOD 3 IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 35 per cent IN ORDER TO MAKE^ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW DUE. ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE|CLEARED AT ONCE AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.'' ' ■ ■■■ '■..■.■■.•■ ,i.; Extension of Premises. mO ENABLE JJC3- TO OARCIY 0U1 1 THE ABOVE, Funds we must haye. AND NOW THEREFORE DECIDE JTO GIVE A DISCOUNT (fa Two m the Pound ON ALL CASH PURCHASESTFROM AUGUST 11J i■ ■ ■ ~~m J . ... . Mitchell and Tu^er, TANCRED STRFET. " aSATISFACTIOJST. DUUING'the last twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extend ; our Premises THREE TFMES m order to meet the demaads of OUR, LARffE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves that Customers appreciate the inducements we "give, viz , — BEST FIT- BEST STOCK, BEST WORKMANSHIP AND BEST V/tLUB SPAIIKOW & BERBTIM TVIIiOR* ;in«l OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



MR JOHN G- HbbTbU- I_____1_____ SHfeMPFEKD. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apply JOHN G. RESTELL. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nv.w Zealand Loan and Mkr« CANTILE AGENCY CoMI'ANY LIMITED, — The whole of the well-known Buccleucli Estate, Comprising 7865 ao» s 7365 Divided into Farms of from A ACRES TO I£}26 ACRES ' The land is of "good quality and well situated, the Mount Somers Railway line passing throaa;h 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. OANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia; Or, JOHN G. RBSTJSLL, 8 90 ABhburton. STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, haa FEUIT TEEES OF 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. T hare 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 of 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, ASHBURTON. ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /^NE of the Largest Stocks of all 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 m<»y rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER.. BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg to offer to Farmers, Builders and others, their requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAL. "T Am now Receiving into Stock rIOO TONS OF VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Which I shall Sell at LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MALYERN AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Kept m Stock. . John ii. Iteatell, j WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. KOTICE. HAYING PURCHASED from Mk James Craigib, the whole of his STOCK OP PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, EsWates given. Orders promptly at tended tov^nd cbarges reasonable. JoZiii Wilson, PAINTER, PAPBRHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 LAZAKUS' TIATGNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT JT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H. SALEM, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting «md Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*?9



u.s.s co Jif & \ u.s^.oo I Pi -_.n»i J If" ■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS Sa7£Tfrom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <wid Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursd ay. Sydney—Every Second Thursday^ Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. MILES & CO. Agents for ishbwrto LOOKJHERE IN order to make room for our Spring goodi which are just arriving, we arc obliged to clear out our SURPLUS STOCK. And m order to do so quickly we hay« determined to offer them to the Public at about COST PRICE. Come early and secure bargains. All work done m Our usual first claw ■tyl«. 11. &W, CraUrhead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW SHOEING FOBGE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP FBANKDALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth'a 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 a rpeciality. James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, |ETC. ORB'S BlllfcDllVCUi' EAST STREET} ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameron Street. Ashburton ; near Post Office, Thos. E. BiUwortli, 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, Reapers and Binders etc. BJB NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. A S the whirl of time has ushered m ll Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- 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, Snowflake, 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. SEALY & CO. PJISG 1 WE HAVjj] FOB SALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, HOMEBUSH, MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA COALS. BLACK PINE, WHIT'S PINE FIKEWrOD. I LIME AND CEMENT. RIDGING AND IRON. BUILDING MATERIALS I 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., Sawmillersy A iford Forest. 133 Peering All-Steel Binder I



By Order of The Mortgagees and Under Bill of Sale. FARMS, FARMS, FARMS, AT WAKANUI AlriO, CLEARING SALE OF HORSES, CATTLE, & IMPLEMENTS ON Thursday, Sept, f, 1892. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction at the Homestead of Mbs Gibson's Farm, WAKANUI, THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTIES, Consisting of 1236 ACRES Of Rich Agricultural and Pastoral Land either m one lot or subdivided into farms, Ranging from 100 to 393 ACRES. This Property is well and favorably known for both its grain producing capabilities and its grazing capacity ; it is well watered and subdivided into paddocks of suitable sizes. The 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 STOOS. Q A Draught MARKS and GELDINGS O HACKS 8 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES (two to four years old C)r\ Dairy COWS (m milk aad CJ \) springing to calve) AC\ Head of MIXED CATTLE IMPLEMENTS, 4 Farm DRAYS 4 Double-furrow PLOUGHS (by Reid and Gray and Duncan) 2 McCormick REAPERS & BINDERS II Woods' RKAPER and BINDER 1 Woods' WIRE BINDER 1 Broadcast SEED SOWER , 1 McSherry DRILL 1 Horsepower and CHAFFCUTTER 1 Cambridge ROLLER 1 Wood ROLLER 4 Ssts 4-leaf HARROWS 1 Double-seated BUGGY 1 Spring TR d P and Harness 1 Avery Weighing MACHINE Men's Moveable Hub Shaft, Leading, 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 th« Ashburton Railway Station after arrival of 10.45 a.m. Ohristchurch train to convey intending purchasers to the sale. 8§154 FARMS. FARMS. FARMS. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO, have received instructions from Messrs K. B. and R. Miiatoh, 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 AQQX ACRES OF 4pp« 4fc^4«J Freehold Land, Adjoining the Well-known Winchmore Estate, I And Within Five Miles of the Town of ASHBURTON. The above block of land has been for the past five years m the occupancy of 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 some years laid down, The remain ing one-third native pasture. THE WHOLE, level land, easily worked and without waste of any kind. It is almost m the centre of the block intended for irrigation, and is at present well served by water races, is approached and inter ected by good roads, and distant about five miles from th« 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 turnips and h&s produced 30 bushels of wheat per acre. The Terms of Payment will be—Ten Pounds per centum deposit at sale; Twenty-five Pounds per centum March lat, 1894: Balance m live years from sale with interest at Six Pounds per centum per annum on all unpaid money. PJam will be furnished on application at the office of D. Thomas, Ashburton, or to J. T. FJRD, Auctioneer. 154, Hereford Street, Christchurch. Kink de Paris mHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED I ' Until further notice. ~ASHBURTON HOSPITaL~BOARI>.~ IVTANTED, a single man for outdoor, W work, <fee., at the Hospital. Particulars of duty, &c, on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, where i applications will be received up to 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, the Ist September next. By Order. F. MAINWARING, - Clerk. Ashburton, August 23, 1892. 8|146 DISPENSARY." ASHBORTON. C. M. BROOKE |3EG3 to notify that HE HAS RE TJRNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Okr's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY fwma*



(; (~*) UR Clie»ts and Readers are:reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. MR "T.~ BULLOOK., TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A Sheep Farm of 1101 acres 2 roods ; also an Improved F*rm of 203 acres. TO LET—IS acres at Waterton, near the road. FOR SALE—Two allotments, each con taining 6 acres, near the County Sale yaids. 00 Acres to let for a crop of oats. T. BULLOCK Estate Agent. Public Notices. YITANTED KNOWN, Grand display T» of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, ab most reasonable prices at The Cornish. TITANTED Known—That you will T " make no mistake for quality and anety m English and Colonial Boots, and a highly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis oounfe for Cash. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept; and best material and worfctmmhip guaranteed. THB~SO~OIAL GATHERING IN St. Stephen's Schoolroom, announced for to-morrow ( IS POSTPONED. %??££TON WORKING iiFs CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limitkb. fIT ANTED, an experienced Bread and YV Small Goods Baker. Also, a I sober and energetic Man to drive a Cart. Apply with references on or before SATURDAY, September 3. All informa tion a3 to wages, &c, can be obtained from the Secretary. Wsr. McRAE, °§1 Secretary. ~SALVATION"~ARMf; ' TO-Ifi[IGHT~TO-NIGHT. I MAGNIFICENT. MUSICAL CAJtmiVAX. I sy thb tASSES' RHAf»g, BTAI«e, AITD TXMBUKX, MA*», LED BY ENSIGN WILSON. MONDAY, 29th, at 8 p.m., m ODD FELLOWS' HALL. Mrs Colonel Bailey and Captain i Cook present. Admission—Adults, Is. Children half-price. BJI6B ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. FIRST ANNIVERSARY. A PUBLIC TEA and SOCIAL will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Tea on the table at 8 p.m. A special feature will be an address by Pkofjsssor Bickekton, of Christchurch. Family Ticket, 4s 6d ; Single Ticket, 2s. Tickets admitting ladies to Social and Dance, Is. Tickets can be obtained at the Store, or from any member of the Committee, and from Mr H. M. Jones. 8*164 R. E, Dowle, 'THE TIMES TAILOR," HAS just received the latest novelties m TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS, A T the request of S3veral owners of XjL good mares, I THE CARRIAGE STALLION I Camel, By Berlin — Duchess of York, by Traducer—Gentle Annie, will stand this i season m the same districts as last year. Early application should be made to ! W. J. TAGGART, ' Owner. ! Care of Mr A. J. Kelly, 'Jeniral Hotel, Ashburton. B+lß6 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL." TENDERS are invited for Water Race, Fords, and Flume m vicinity of Methven. Specification at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, Septem ber 2. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, Btlßß County Engineer. ""ashburton county council." mENDERS are invited for CUTTING 1 and GRUBBING GORSE—Planta tion Reserves—in 3 contracts. Specification at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, Septem ber 2. WILLIAM BAXTER, B*lß7 County Engineer. joiTprinting. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THTfi ASfIBiIBTOI PIMHSGIO. LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best style, and at reasonable rates. """ Sultokt Local Industry. —The Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits and London I Mixtures manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co. are equal to best imported. i Where are you going to, my pretty maid the Stores or some Biscuits, sir! shesaid , What kind do you get;, my pretty maid ' Why AvLSJ*BOQK'sQ?w«gos,«rjshe««d i



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