next batch of honors. This departure is a custom and was not peculiar to the case of Sir G. Dibbs.

PROHIBITION IN EGYPT

Cairo, September 1,6, The sale of alcohol is prohibited m Egypt south of the 20th degree of latitude.

REFORMING MORALS.

New \ork, September 15. The White Caps, a secret moral society of Knockville, entered a house and seized a mother, daughter and son belonging to a sect known as " Liber tines," and having stripped them to the waist, flogged them. The trio were then released, but informed that worse would happen them unless they left the country.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES COLLIERIES.

Njbwcaitlb, September 16. At the end of the present year the general agreement, under which the collieries have been working since the strike, terminates. The Associated colliery proprietors have decided to give their men the necessary three months' notice. It is feared that difficulties are looming ahead.

SHIP ASHORE.

Melbourne, September 16, The four-masted ship Dumblair, is ashore near Wilson's Promontory. She was bound from Port. Pirie, South Australia, to Sydney m ballast. She went ashore twelve miles east of Wara tah Bay at 4 o'clock this morning. The officers and crew remain on the ill-fated vessel; but their position is such that they can leave at any time. The s.s. Maitland went to her assist ance, but could not render help. The disaster is bupposed to be due to an error m the ship's compass.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Adelaide, September 16, The Victorian Government have concurred in the suggestion of the Premier of South Australia to strengthen the membership of the Federal Council by three or five mem bers from each colony, irrespective of population qualification. The Premier is now approaching the Governments of the other colonies with a view to concerted action in the matter. PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. The Presbyterian Federal Assembly has appointed a committee to devise a scheme of incorporated union of the churches of Australia and Tasmania and to report to next meeting.

THE SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE.

Sydney, September 16. Mr Kidd is personally of opinion that the Chicago Exhibition will afford sufficient inducement for the steamship company to maintain the service for another twelve months without assist ance from the Government. He ex plained that Sir George Dibbs, the Premier of New South Wales, on his return journey from London, had made inquiries respecting a service via Van-1 couver, and he believed that when this route was adopted steamers would con vey mails between Vancouver and Brisbane m 12| days, and that the mails would be delivered m London m 28 days.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, September 16. The Council of the Auckland Institute has passed a resolution to invite His Excellency the Governor to open the new annex to the Auckland museum, during his visit to Auckland. The Colonial Secretary has granted per mission to the Eight Hoursr"Demonstra- tion Committee to hive an art union in connection with the demonstration. The Charitable Aid Board intend, owing to charsres that have been published,- to hold an enquiry into the management of the Costley Home and the treatment of inmates. ..,„-' Wellington, August 16. On Wednesday night; the Governor tripped on a carpet in the dross circle of the Opera House and sustained a fill, re sulting in a sereve shaking and badly cut leg. His Excellency was confined to bi*> room since, but is about again this after noon. A number of members or Parliament leavd for Westport in the Hinemoa about three o'clock, in the morning, for the purpose of inspecting the harbor works and mines there. The party return on Tuesday morning. The ball arranged by ladies in aid of the Hospital Convalescent Fund realised The Postmaster-General cabled to the Jtfew South Wales Government, asking them to increase their subsidy to the San Francisco mail service from £2700 paid last year to £5000, in order to cover the shortage on the English subsidy. Mr Ward pointed out that Sydney, as the last port of call, is entitled to contribute more than at present to the service from which it derives'so much benefit. Blenheim, September 16. A fire occurred at twenty minutes to five this morning, originating in Chitten den's tobacconist bhop, and spreading to Madder's, fruiterer, and Goold s, tailor. Chittenden's was completely burnt ou., the others gutted, and little was saved. Madden and Goold were uninsured ; the building insurances are not known. DUNBWN, September 16. The thirty-sixth report of the Directors of the Colonial Bank states that the net profits for the half-year, after the usual provision, amounted to £18,14** 9s 4d. After adding the balance brought forward and deducting the t <x on note circulation, there is available £24,625 7s Id, which the Directors recommended to be applied as follows :—To reserve fund (which will stand at £52,500), £2500 ; to payment of a dividend of 7 per cent, en the paid-up capital- £14,000; balance to be carried forward, £8126 7s Id. Ihe Hon, R. Oliver is the retiring Director.

THE CHOLERA.

(PER PBK3S ASSOCIATION) New Yokk, September 15. Three more deaths from cholera have been recorded m the city. (Received September 17,10.15 a.m.) London, September 16. The Lord Mayor refuses to open a fund for the relief of the Hamburg cholera sufferers. New York, September 16. The Normania's pussengers were released to-day. The Hamburg steamer Bohemia has arrived ; eleven children died of cholera on the passage. Bkbiin, September 16. Two hundred and six deaths were reported at Hamburg yesterday, The military doctora who were despatched to the city are now leaving as the )»ck of the epidemic is belitved to be

broken. The theatres are being re p.'ned. OiTAWA, September 16. Orders have been issued to quarantine passengers by train from New York. (Receh c S ..ptembor 17, 10 25 am) Calcutta. September 16. > Cholera is decimating the Ameer s troops, and preventing him from attacking the Hazaras.

Wellington, September 17- Arrangements have been made to fumi gate mails from places outside the Aus tralian colonies. The City Council intend to ask the Central Bovrd of Health to take some action to disinfect goods from Hamburg. .

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

SPRING MEETING. SECOND DAY. Timabu, September 16. ' The following events were decided after we went to press yesterday :— Ladies' Bracelets, value 25 soys. Two miles. Gillie, 13st ... 1 Kihuainock, 12st 71b ■.. ... ... 2 Lady Grey, lOit 51b ... ... ... 3 Dividend, £2 19s. Mkmbees' Plate, of 40 soys. Six furlongs. Young Cheviot, list 101b ... ... 1 Sir Robert, 95t... 2 Fire King, Bst7lb ;., 3 Dividend, £113s. Finai, Hamdioap, of 45 soys. One mile. Prime Warden, 9st 71b... ... ... 1, Wayland, 7st 2 Only two started. Dividend, £1 6s. Totalisator investments — £1465, or £708 less than the same day last year.

THE TROTTING SPLIT.

Dunedin, September 16. At a meeting of. the Committee of the Duoedin Jockey Club the Secretary gave m a report on what had been done at the meeting of the £iew Zealand Trotting Association, and recommended that m consequence the Dunedin Jockey Club, as a Metropolitan Club, should m future take the entire control of horse-racing of every description m the Otago provincial dis trict. This was unanimously agreed to. A Sub-Committee was appointed to draw up a set of rules for trotting m Otago.

POLITICAL.

THE LAND TAX. kn important report by the Commis sioner of Taxes has been laid on the table of the House, giving statistics of the land assesoed under the Land and Income Assessment Act. The total number of landowners assessed under that Act is 38,925, being 1503 more than under the assessment of 1888, and the total value of the lands held by them is £59,289,375, an increase of £6,714,172. Of the total landowners, 19,369 possess less than 100 acres, 17,538 own more than 100 and less than 1000 acres, the total value of which is £20,533,069; 1766 own 1000 to 10,000 acres, valued &t £14,949,253; 232 own 10,000 to 50,000 acres, valued at £11,744,683; 30 own 50,000 acres and over, valued at £5,712,915. The total number of owners of laud m the Colony is 91,501, the value of whose land, with improvements, is £92,371,166; unim proved value £54,427,175. About half the tobal of the freeholders, viz., 45,192, Dwn land whose unimproved value is less than £100, and 23,709 own land whose improved value is les>s than £100. A separate paper laid on the table on the motion of Mr Wright gives the follow ing particulars as to the landowners of the Colony :- 6614 persons huldland m blocks ot between £20u0 and £20,000 value, the total value of which is £31,693,851 ; 324 persona hold blocks worth from £20,000 to £50,000, t0ta1va1ue£9,656,733; 94 persons hold blocks worth from £50,000 co £100,000, total value £6,436,696 ; 36 persons own blocks worth £100,000 and over, total value £5,598,825. The following particulars have been laid before the Legislative Council : —The ralue of land assessed as liable to pay land fc*x is £55,145.290 ; value of land liable to pay graduated land tax, £23,743,370. The total estimated number of land tax payers is given as 11,107 ; graduated land taxpayers 1319. The improvements, upon which ordinary land tax will be collected are valued at £9,016,505. There are 10 persons and Companies who each own over 100,000 acres of land m the Colony. Appended to the report is a list of the names of owners of over 10,000 1 acres each, giving the area and value of I each owner's estate.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] l»un«<lln J>»rrikin«. Dtjnedin, September 17. At the City Court two lads named Stanaway and Douglas, were committed for trial for an aggravated assult on a man named Carly, at Kaikorai. A third lad named Boyd was discharged. Intercolonial Bit « Mntelic*. Auckland, September 17. The Auckland volunteers have decided to send four or five men to the inter colonial lifle meeting at Sydney, each man to receive Ll2 as far as fnnds permit. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm _

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PKTSSS ASSOCIATION.

(Received September 17, 10.15 a.m.)

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

Paris, September 16. It is asserted here that an offensive and def msive treaty with Russia has been s a-atly drawn up, and only awaits signature; also that the Pope is strenuously endeavoring to arrange an alliance between France, Russia and Turkey. ■

DRAMATIC.

(Received September 17, 10.25 a.m.)

London, September 14. Mrs Langtry has opened at the Hay market Theatre m Hadclon Chambers' and outrarn tristram's "Queen Mowoa." The play was a success, and the authors were called before the curtain. The acting of Herbert Fleming, a young actor who is well-known m the colonies, was extremely creditable. The Press, however, regard the piece as below the level of Chambers' pre vious efforts.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reo-eiv3cl September 15, 12.15 p.m.)

WEATHER WARNING.

Brisbane, September 17. The weather bureau reports that heavy weather with high seas is sure to be experienced soon between Hobart and the Bluff, and similar conditions will probably extend north to the parallel of 38. _____

AQUATIC.

Sydney, September 17. The second round of the aquatic carnival begins on Monday. Stanbury rows Neilson on the first day, and Sullivan meets Kemp on Tuesday.

BROKEN HILL.

There is a general feeling of bitter hostility among the labour members against the Government. Several who have hitherto supported the Ministry declare they are unable to maintain them m office an hour longer. Sir H. Parkes and Mr Bruce Smith endorse the action of the Government. Several supposed incendiary fires have occurred.i at Broken Hill; on each occasion the tents of non-unionists were destroyed.

VICTORIAN PRODUCTION.

Melbourne, September 17. The Government statistician's report on the season 1891-92 shows a sur prising shrinkage m production. The most striking feature is a decrease of nearly half a million gallons, or twenty five per cent, m the produce of the vineyards. j

THE ASHBCRTON GUAttDIAN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1?, 180&



NEW SHOEING FOKGE AMD BXACKSMITH'S SHOP. [FBANK^ALT, | Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED Jin above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth'a bhop " Good rootney stand for Herses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a i pccialifcy. TAMES PAIN AND SOBS * 9, St. Mary Axe, X.0., and 21, WaJworth Road, S,E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the World - Illustrated Price List on application. Tjl L I X I R TT I T A B FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with t> f exception the Beat Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering publio " The ingredients have been carefully jj: selected and proportioned so «s to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu- . '\ nately too frequent m. our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitoß will cure. If severe, you may twve immediate relief by using Elixir Vit«B. If your chest is weak, or you seem m clii.cd to bo consumptive with a little ; cough now and then, Flixir Vitas will : work wonders m your case. Elixir Vitae is sold m Buttle j st Is 6d and 2s Gd each. A Grocers and most ohsroi. I**^ • - d&l OUT" persons of eithor sex m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. Yon don't need capital, or about thosame as none. : We wil? ..[ .;:■. start you. No space to explain here. But  '•' you can make a snug little fortune honorabrt ?, and easily. The employment ia particularlj ■" adapted to the region m which thu '3 publication circulares. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andiustructions mailed free. ' Now is the *' time —don't delay, but write to us at once. * "■';_ Stinsok & Co., l'oitland, Maine, United _ U it: " ,;: AGf NTS WANTFD. L! f WANTKD. Agents for a GOOD ,-^. SELLING LINE.' Kit her mj, .3 and,earn Koecl iuoonie. Apply ftfjjjp'•'■tmkr-^ i only * limited number is required.' A h NOVELTY IMPORTING m $ Box 976, G F r o ( * Syd»«r, W.B.W % ' ~ '■ . .-'•■*■ H - ■'■■■■ . -)'^



v GALE NOW ON AT ■ "the a3r¥ iimmmmmo |'" SOUNDERS'BUILDINGS' ; jV ' OVELTJKS m Fancy Work for tfcf • present, season. New Aprons. Pinafores, Dresses, v ! Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infant* - Layettes. v , Madame Weigel's Fashion Journal* wif Patterns a] ways m ntock. J> . ■J. > Orders taken now for Winter Soclu and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND OHILDPi?N'S L'iiAfKll JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delirery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds, ■f-■■-■'. ■"> THU > ■ AWBTOI P(TMff[l tO LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fitncy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, m the best 6tyle, and at reasonable rates. - AN ENORMODS AMOUNT OF JLtibor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store* keepers, etc., and x wholesale from th« mnnufacterers. Cuwninotow & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Ohristchureh. 931 LAZABUS 1 ' "OATIfiNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT X TESTING AND SPI2QTACLEB. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H BALEU, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests.and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time of the fire. AND ARE NpT DESTROYED. / He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Ad justing and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9



KOIICE. , HAYING PURCHASED from Mr James Ckaigie, the whole of his STOCK OF k " PAPERHAKGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS I3f THE OLD SHOP, BURJSETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPBRHANCER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. j 7 80 ~^IR~T. ~BULloo£ ~~ TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE-A Sheep Farm of 1101 acres 2 roods ; also an Improved Firm of 203 acres. TO LET.-A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together wi^h Coach House and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. FOR SALE—T S. 525, Peter street, not far from East ttreet. FOR SALK, cheap,—Half-acre, together with small Cottage, situated on the North Belt near the High School. ' TO LET.—Four-roomed Cottage, well situated on the Alford Forest Road. FOR SALE —Capital Building Site, Peter street, being T.S, 780, first-class Land. £35 each. Magnificent building site, cheap. Town sections 724 and 723. corner of Wills and Williams streets. Easy terms. TOWN Section 484 Havekck Street, first clfis-J land, good site, price £40. ;£2 cash balance by instalments, interest only; 6 percent. — . : 1 T. BULLOCK KiUto Agent.



I WHY RUN UP DOCIOLS 1 BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE TS THE BEST. aEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, i depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, nnd debilitated may qirckly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngion & Co.'s Direct Acting I Medical Coils, a3 used in the Christchurch Hospital and by *11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colofiy. Sufferers should writd for circular and full particulars to Cunningtojt & Co., Electriaians, 190 Gloucester afreet, Christchurch. 9 50 ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /"YNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in 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, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON



W. 11. I'ag-ct, OLACKSMITtf, SHOEING SMITH, JL> and CO^CHBUILDER, has to' announce that he has taken over the business of MrGeokge Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building m all its brunches, 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, Joiix. Paget, jun., who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the hew pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PA GET, June., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has, received while m business m Ashhurton, and hopes to bo equally favored m his new venture at WAKANUI. 9{



STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OE ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Slight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, . Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PIN US 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 my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran feo as to the good quality cf my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including ive champions. N.B.—all orders shall receive my prompt; attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, A3HBURTON



Andrew Orr TTA3 opened up a Beautiful Selection L~L of . PRIZH M EBAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, an I wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, ;so fashionable this season, just opened. ' -: t Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' lists ar.d Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, T. & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, / THE LARGEST STOCK ' OjP LADIES'& CENTS'BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW Om



Tucker &, filean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITH: & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every desnription, PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAET, &c, &c.;j Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for-r— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, A Iford Forest. Deeriug All-Steel Binders. _' Odamsi' Superphosphates. fT\ U C X E R AND T> E A N WEST STREET.



CLCYEBS. CLOVERS. CLOViSRS. IHAVE FOR SALE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A Large Quantity ot ■ Cowgrass Red Clover K\ White Clover Alsyke Trefoil , Rape : Timothy , Ribgrass &c, &c, 'iSsc. These Seeds are the -best obtainable, and farmers 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. Regfellr WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. - MORE OF THE PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to in- A 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 lor 12e 6d. So come yourselves, and bring your iamilies, and come early. : The Professoralso wishes to call particular, attention to the folly of giving travellers; from other colonies orders for enlargements! when equally good work can be obtained in 'this colony at half the cost. Let it also be bprne in mind that photos taken in New Zealand are acknowledged by the photo graphic artists of Britain to surpass any in the world. ■ So be wise*;, keep, thjp money in the district, and get jrour 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 j Cabinets, 15s per dozen. R. 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/ in tho town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. " ■.". ;,- /.' Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, UCAD E.



GREAT SALE AT Plckford A UnUrllf'? PREMIER ASHBCJRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS TTUjRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c., 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, Fancj Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety, (Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED ■STREET, ASHBURTON.



STEPHJSirS BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED* FRUITS. 1 . —HARDWARE.— Garden Toools. and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, Holloware, Tinware, Dairying Utensils, Forks, Spades, Shovels, &c. Plated ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Beisteadsand Wire Mattresses. CROCKERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, Best selection m Ashburton. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. Stephens Bros, Market House.



Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass, Golden Tares, \, Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflike, 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. P§lso



HI? ■ ■' ./ •'HO STAKD AT NETHERBY FARM X. Ashburton, ? ; AND VTSIT 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 £s ; payable July 1, 1893, Grocmage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 03 for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service, L. MARKEY, 9*62 Proprietor. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time ha 9 ushered m Busy Spring, i SEALY 8c CO



Perkln Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "DERKIN WAr"bEOK 11., isrbyPer- JL7 kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate 'imp), by Adventurer—Sporting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, .Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perfcin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has left a lot of good stock about this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald ; 9?123 Or, Groom in charge. I* 0 STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. Gleorge, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, tbkms : Single mare, £5 j two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due J 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 in Charge.



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rpHE MERCANTILE AND BANK _L RUPTOY GAZETTE OF NEW ZEALAND. Proprietors—The Trade Auxiliary Firm N.Z., Ltd., Morten's Buildings, Chvistchui-ch. With which is incorporated " The Weekl} Advertiser." Published every THURSDAY morn Contains— Particulars oi Bills of Sale, Stock gages, Liens on Wool and ro^\ Bailments, Affidavits of Satisfact h n Bankruptcy Petitions and Dis charges, &c, filed during each week^ Also— Carefully revised Share and Produc Market Reports, ■ Latest Lcga Decisions, Original Articles, illus trating the working of Commercial Law, and other interesting and valuable matter. Abs )lutely Indispensable to the Safety of AH Traders. Terms—£l Is, or£llos(including"Uiges and Index) per annum, strictly payable n advance. ITree Sample Copies obtainable from Agent, MR HARRY FRANCIS East Street, Ashburton, 'Accounts Col.ected for Subscribers. Agencies throughout New Zea'and and Australia RELIABLE TRIVATE INFORMATION As to the Commercial Standing of all Traders



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 OS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, OK TONS (more or less) OATEN &O SHEAF CHAFF, In lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 10,40 a,m. J. R. BLAND, 9§121 Auctioneer.



MR JOHN G. RESTELL. ' WAN L l l 3 A Second -Hand Pot table Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nrw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agbwcy Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Buccleucli Instate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 Divided into Farms of from t) ACRES TO -I O2@ ACRES, The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Somors Railway line passing throaa;h the Estate. Persons m want ot 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. RESTwLL, 96 Ashburton.



James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC. onivs bviiuiioh EAST STREET^



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