he accepted with the sanction of the Premier, Mr Fysh. Sofia, September 30. Bulgaria is about to float a £4,000,000 loan.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

London, October 1. The " Times," discussing the division in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, considers that Mr Reid, leader of the Opposition, has better reason to be pleased at the moral victory than the Government with the actual. It says that if Sir G. R. Dibbs succeeds in conducting the affairs of the colony with a not very trustworthy majority, he will prove himself to be a tactician of no ordinary stamp. THE REVENUE. The revenue for the quarter ended September 30 has increased by £137,000. HABITUAL DRUNKENNESS. Dr Usher, of Melbourne, who claims to have discovered a cure for the crave for alcohol, was to-day examined be fore the Committee enquiring into the treatment for habitual drunkards. He made some important recommendations. EUSSIA AND TURKEY. The " Times " publishes the text of the message sent by Count Shiskin, of the Russian Foreign Office, to the Sul tan of Turkey. It is bullying in tone, and demands that Turkey shall cease to hold friendly relations "with Bul garia. Constantinople, October 1. The Sultan declares that his recep tion oi M. Stamboulofl was not in tended as a breach of treaty, or to give the Cz;ur offence.

CHOLERA.

London, October 1. A death from cholera is reported at March, near Cambridge. The vittim had partaken of fruit imported from Hamburg. Athens, October!. Four deaths from cholera are re corded in this city. Beelin, October 1. Mr Stanhope, the "New York Herald!" reporter, who was inoculated with unti-choleraic by M. Pasteur's assistants, has been refused admittance to the Berlin hotels. The deaths in Hamburg yesterday had falllen to 27. The public schools re-opei x on the 10th inst.

CUSTOMS FRAUDS.

gr^flj Vienna, October 1. The merchants and Customs officers arrest€ d at Bukowina, a province on the Russian frontier, on a charge of robbing the Austrian Customs of im mense sums by systematic frauds, have been a antenced to various terms of im prisom nent, ranging from four years to four m .onths,

DAHOMEY.

Paris, October 1. Neil'B has been received that the Frenct i gun-boats have shelled Tohone, near ibhe coast of Dahomey. The natives: lost a large number of lives, and the place is said to have been literally strewn with dead Daho meyani 3.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE MEDICAL CONGRESS.

Sybnby, October 1. The Medical Congress has received an mv itation to hold its next session in Now Zealand. The Committee appoir ited for the purpose drafted the follow ing resolutions upon insanity : 1. ?Phat ifc is impossible to frame any one test for insanity in criminal cases which can bo capable of general application. 2. That for criminal cases it would be in accord with present; medical opinion to define insanity as a disease of the brain not immedi lately induced by default of the individual, leaving the following questions for the jury to decide :-~1. Had the accused at the time of com mitting the act disease of the brain, and did such disease prevent him having a knowledge of the nature and duality of the act? 2. Had he know ledge that the act was wrong 1 3. Did such diisease prevent f res determination of his -ev-ill ? Sydney, October 2. The Medical Congress have accepted an invitation to hold their next sitting #jn New Zealand. Along discussion took place on the question whether the ©lection of president should be left to the New Zealand Medical Society. .Eventually Dr Bachelor, of Dunedin, W as elected to the position.

THE VICTORIAN REVENUE.

Melbourne, October 1. The revenue for the quarter is £i 00000 less than for the correspond f na 4riod last year. The receipts so far are £434,400 below the estimate.

Sad Va tchine Fatality.

EIGH-r LtVKS LOST,

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Auckland, October 3. A sad boating fatality occurred at drowned, ana J. rearsuu * rr. ll -i e pps r > s The dimity has cast an awlul gloom over the entire district. The settlers noticed the yacht capsize, and put off in a boat but only rescued Mr Pearson. The steamer Enterprise, under Captain Stephenson, proceeded to the scene of the accident, and returned at SnVht without finding any survivor.. Sin Fairchild of the ffinemoa and others dragged the harbor to recover bodies. -

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

'IBS PKfiSs ASSOCIATION.) rWesleyan OT«tliodlMii. Auckland, October 6. At the Wadoyan Methodist quarterly meeting &**>**&** c«cuit, the Rev. Jr Borrv having bew nominated to South invite th« Rev J- Prior, o^ Adelaide, to Tcceed him T>e Rev. Mr h^is was invited to rernain^Sr PahiaTPA, October 8. Owing to rivers being without bridges, settlers and the unemployed vrorkms? at the hack country are in great want ot food supplies. The Timunma river has been impassable for several days, ano horses cannot be got out to Makun and elsewhere- The Volaittccm. WfiiiUNaTON, October 3- _ Cqlop^l Fox lf«ves tor the south thi

week to inspect the southern volunteers. The report on the North Island corps is nearly ready. Human Catholic Claims. The Roman Catholics are taking steps in accordance with the Bishop's circular to institute a census of the congregations and secure the registration of all members entitled to vote. The movement is aimed at securing unanimity at next election in supporting only candidates who support ( grants in aid of Catholic schools. Witts Manawatii O-urgre. The "Times" says the Manawatu Gorge is in a dangerous state, and heavy slips are threatening, which may block it for a month, and that the cost of keeping it clear already amounts to £8000 per annum. _______^ — __

THE MARKETS.

[PJSE PRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

London, October 1. At the wool sales there is keen competition, and prices remain firm. Crossbreds have improved. (Received October 3, 10.40 a.m.) Londojt, October 2. Tallow, medium mutton 255, beef 23s 6d. . , The total quantity of wool catalogued up t© date is 226,800 bales, of which 201,200 have been sold. American buyers have taken 4000 bales. Good shafty sorts are firm. There is a brisk sale and keen competition for all sorts, especially the better description of combing wool, and prices are being well maintained.

The Union Bank.

(PBB. PBB3S ASSOCIATION) (Receivsd October 3, 10.40 a.m.) London, October 2. The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of 12| per cent, and carried forward £9600.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per peess association)

(Received October 3, 10.30 a.m.);

JAPAN AND AMERICA.

Yokohama, October 2V^ The Japanese press is indignant at the expulsion of Japanese laborers from America, a,nd urges reprisals.

DAHOMEY.

Paris, October 2. The Dahomeyans,after losing several hundreds in the recent battle,kept the field under fire in order to collect the dead, and the slaughter was so great that the total loss amounted to 1300. OUTRAGES ON JEWS. At Lond, in Poland, a mob attacked the Jews and outraged and murdered their women. The Cossack troops intervened, and two hundred of the mob were shot. "Figaro" says General Gourko, Governor General, issued orders —" Kill without mercy ; do not spare powder."

ALLEGED BANK FRAUD.

Beklin, Cetober 2. Schultz and Fiette, bankers, of Berlin, have been arrested on a charge of fraud. Their liabilities are stated to be a million and a half sterling.

AFGHANISTAN.

Caxcutta, October 2. The Ameer has defeated theHazaras and captured TJzughan,

SCIENTIFIC RUSSIA.

St. Fetbbsbueg. October 2. The Russian scientific expedition despatched to Theobet is expected to be absent for two years.

THE SCHOOLS INCIDENT.

Sofia, October 2. The Bulgarian Government has agreed to permit the Russian schools in Bourgos to be re-opened.

(Received October 3, 10.40 a.m.)

ACCIDENT TO DUKE OF CONNAUGHT.

London, October 3. The Duke of Connaught sprained his knee while shooting at Balmoral, but is recovering.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, OCTOBER % 1892,



SOOTH IN 3 RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the constl.> tution during: the period or Teething;; The words "JOHN BTBJDMAH, Chsmiat, Walworth, Surray," An eagrmd on tbc Gmn-Hment Stamp tfi*t<tt**ac\ Pitt*, ■ Sold Bi KEMPTHORNB, PROSSEK & CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagnef <fee. Artillkrt Lakb Lokth) T7 AN HOU TE N S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original , ■ All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chums Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a ujmplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED IS MONTHS, 4)8 6d, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2& 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 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTOS. — «w — JLJL^-JLX^—■_»■!■" ' '—^» ■■■■■IW~ "I ' 111 I . l«*~j VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed] Sare-i 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 Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince youj WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS] Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks oi Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY b MURDOCH, Dunedin. James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER, ETC, ORB'S BIHLUII6I EAST STREET



ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. THE Second Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held on I WEDNESDAY, October 5, at 7.30 p.m., in Mr Gates' Rooms, Saunders' Buildings. Business—To receive Annual Report and Balance Sheet, and any other business ; Election of Officers.—J. C. Lanx, Hon; Sec. _ ___ 9 192 TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Uifl AuLstßftooii's SeU-R*i»u»« Vlour,



ASH BURTON BOROU OH COUNCIL fT^ENDERS are invited for constructing _L 80 chains, more or less, of CON-{ CRETE CHANNELLING, labor only.' Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders are to be delivered before noon on WEDNESDAY, the sth day of OctoVier prox. CHAS. E. FOOKS,, Town Clerk. ! Ashburton, Sept. 27,1892, % ill



SUMMER, 1898. BBEAT SHOW OF ELEGA.NT SPBING NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON, ex AORANGI. Special Attention of the Ladies is called to the DBESS DEPARTMENT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOODS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Par in excess of any previous year. 12,000 yards of RIBBON, quite new, at half price. CORSETS in all the best makes, V and N, lavigorator, Featherbone, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Cestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES, at 4s lid. 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42s 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth 14s 3d. A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS-BRUSSELS AND TAPESTYj £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR.



WILLIAM SPARKOW, (Late of thejfirm of Sparrowjind Berrytnan), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM.DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable mo to do thte I have decided to charge Prices that havejnever been heard of in Ashburton 1] I Come and See for Yourself. ' NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. JtfOTE THE ADDRESS : ggjj* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. C. Segcrs. EAST STREET, ASHBURTGNj 8 200



CRAIG lIRAT) & BERRYMAN (Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. and W. Craighead, Almalgamated). WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR NEW SUMMER GOODS (ex s.s. Arawa), comprising a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW fcTJMMEB TWEEDS FANCY SCOTCH SUITINGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS, FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, Ac. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. CtOOD HiYCiISII VWMSKn TROUSERS, 31a. COMPARE OUR PRICES. /mw^Mfonf TT C> \TT /HRAIGHEAD'S reputation for llMpOn(int-~ X±, & W- O FIRST-CLASS .WT and WORKMANSHIP has long been established in this district, I and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Cutting and Tailoring in every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction in every respect. Alao,~-Just opened out, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, &c. Great Variety in all the Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MENS AND BOYS BOOTS AND SHOES. BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &c. Craigbead and Berryman, TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. j WH. COLLINS & COT, ARE MAKING BONAFIDE REDUCTIONS TN COOKING KANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS A¥D FIKEIRONS. NEW "STOCKS OF Milk Churns, Fans, Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brushware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. ; also New Stocks of TIM WARE of every description. We hold the largest and ftiost complete stocks of HulldlDf? Materials in the County. Our Paintf ng and Paperhangiiiir Department is under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of paints supplied. BIRCH TIMBER AT~§is~ 6d PER tOOIt Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers and Malvern Coal. W. H. Collins and Co.,



BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. X KNIGHT.



ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. .Fruit TreeS /"\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds hi the Colony—guaranteed the best ob« tainabe. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses i 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, ASABURTON. MOUNT SOMERS COAL! CO Alj! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. FORS A h E



ii ft nr\ jtb:r Y^TISHES to notify to his patients, THAT HE HAS REMOVED HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING R3OMS TO TANCRED STREET, Middle House between Ca,ss street and William street. HOURS OF CONSULTATION : 10 TO 11 A.M. 2TO 3 P.M. 7 TO 8 P.M.



SEASON, 1892. TO TRAVEL~TEIS SEASON In the Districts ot LONGBEACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trottek General Tracey. General Tracey ia by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported from America by the late Mr Robert Wilkin; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his deasenfc from the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms -Service, £5 ss. ALSO, Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known tnoroughbred mare. Tfctms —Service, £3 Bs. All mares grazed free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. Forfurther particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge; or, J. C. N. GRIGG, lo§l2 Longbeach.



TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BGRTON, I The Imported Carriage Stalmon, Viscount. FOR Pedigree and full particulars apply to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstons, Haketere; I Or Mr Edward Saunders,- Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., I 10 10 Christchurch. i



LLEWISLLYIV OWJEIV, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AJMD THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he has a few vacancies for pupils. Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 134



For Bilioni and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind anSTam in the Stomacn, 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. The first Dose wiix give reliw in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Ms and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BFECHAM'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 Digestion; Disordered Liver; i ... v ac. like maßic -a tow dosw will work wonders upon tha Vital Organs j Strengtfatmng th. nmseub* Bo«bbd or Hsalth the whom PHYBiou. mhot ol the hnmMi to»m». For throwing off tnm in hot iiim»t« thpv »re sDeciall* renowned. These «re " facts " admitted by thonundi, in all elanee of eoeiety SK&^St^totfi; Nerrou. and Debilitated Uth»/i*«oA.m'« PilU Hate th* torgutad ttfany Patent Medici*, in the world. Full direction* with taeh box. *$: Precareo only *>* THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helwia, Laneaahlvw, In*lcUMfa



" The Comer" I Ashburton September 20, '92. Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnoio making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, Kith due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery, Floioers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained in Christchurch or elseiohere. I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs in Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent, These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to ysur notice. Although the quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection I am, Ufadam Your Obediently, IF, tf. CQIUM*



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Fx'iedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has iust opened ex Aorangi, A. LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Designs. MINNOWS in great variety, including the well known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gut, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags, and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock ot FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry ITriecllaixder, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151



LONGBEAOH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Long beach Coach will start from Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. nSiR"JOHN~GrRESTELL ~ WANTED A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. I ■» 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 Buccieuch Estate, Comprising 7865 aokbs 7863 Divided into Farms of from I Q ACRES TO 1 Q26 ACRBS« The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Somera Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons in want ot good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it wijl 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-; O, JOHN G. RESTJULL, 96 Ashburton.



U.S.S CO j Ljt^ *J.S«S.,CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SATL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vnA Saturday. \ Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin— Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. MILES & GO. Agents for ishburton "the" universal sinapism MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should alwayvS have &t hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism ia employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the dualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each Sinapism. P Mbuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemfcis andtrom Messrs Femqk, GbijWdjb, & C 0,., Melbourne. Australian Db™ Coupm, to«» Sydney.



MOUNT SOMJSRS DISTRICT. FOR SALE—A IS ice Little Farm of 108 acres 2 roods ; also Allotments near the Mount Somers Township, containing from 9 to 20 Acres ; ea^y terms. TO LET—Cottage on the Alford Forest road. MONEY. —To Lend on Mortgage on Freehold Secnrity. Three special suma of £300, £125, £800. £150.—A BARGAIN, by order of the Mortgagees. —T.S, 491, containing | acre, Cameron street, nearly opposite Messrs Reid and Gray'a, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of six rooms, with verandah. Must be sold to close accounts. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent.



ONIONS. ! A grand lot on strings, 181bs Is. POTATOES. DERWENTS, Is 6d a sack. Oamaru Derwents, a splendid line for table or seed, extra heavy sacks 2s ; also best varieties of early seed Potatoes. FLOUR. 16s per sack. Besc, 19s per sack. PRIME OATJfiN SHEAF and STRAW CHAFF, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS, POT PLANTS, etc, At low rates for cash. J. T XL O M A. H, Havelock Street ._ 10§l ~ MR T. BULLOCK.



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered in Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fok 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 FOR SALE, new patent. j. sealT & co. s?§lsC



STAKTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OJ? ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the flight 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, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention. i Chrysanthemums sent out in October] James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON ASHBURTON



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8. AT 2 O'CLOCK. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by the Owner, will sell by Public A uction at his Rooms on above date,— , Part of Rural Section No. 4883, viz., Sections 4, 5, 6, and 8, 9, 12, 13, each containing one rood, and situated immediately behind the Man3e on Beach Road. These sections would make two very handy paddocks and are for ABSOLUTE SALE. Inspection Invited. ..I'jpSts, ALFRED HARRISON, «§ 10§ll Auctioneer.



TENBERO »re invited for BTJILDING FOUB SftQFS jn East and Tancred streets, for Mr G. Coleman ? Plans and specifications at my pfjice? Tenders close on SATURDAY, Bth insfc. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. R, BIRD. 10*15 Architect,



Holloway's Pills axd Ointment. — Whilst the inhabitants of our great cities suffer from the effects of overcrowding and all its attendant evils, both physical and moral, the more robust and energetic emi grant will in his turn be liable to suffer in his new home for the want of ready skill and the great medical resources of his native land always at command. The best advice a friend can give is for him to take a supply | of these well known remedies as part of his outfit, for by attention to the easily under stood and yet ample directions which accom pany each box and pot he will never be at fault when taken ill or under any adverse sanirary conditions of life. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT Test to ! eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influent, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousa'.i is give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and ipedical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle- We have no occa sion to offer rewards in p/oof of the genuine ness of our references, The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam —all these are authentic documents, and, as such, ! not open to doubt. We add here epitome oi one of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.D , Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand ithrough the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and ifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled, The wounds thus contracted healed in three weeks under daily applications Kucalypt Extract dressing. The patient ha» retained the sole use of her ha-nd.—(Advt ) I HOY, r ARE YOU % "Quite well, thank you, since using j Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. They I foave made me so strong."—[Aovt



The following are the Ashburton vital statistics for the month of September:— Births, 16; deaths, 3; marriages, 6. For the quarter ending September 30 :—Births, 51; deaths, 71; marriages, 23. An appeal is being made to the public for aid on behalf of a young man named George Knapp, who lived in Wellington till about twelve months ago, and then removed to Ashburton, where he had the misfortune to lose his right arm last December, through an accident in the fiaxmill where he was employed, thus rendering him quite incap able of manual labor. He now seeks to raise a sufficient sum of money to enable him to establish himself in a small business, by which he hopes to support himself in the future. A subscription list is open at the " Evening Post" office, Wellington.