very draggled condition, and looked at their worst. My principal sales were as follows : 36 two-tooth crossbred wethers, 14a 9d ; 125 merino wethers, 9s 8d ; 85 merino wethers, 9a 7d ; 14 crossbreds, 16s Id; 5 merino ewes, 2s 6d; 26 sheep, 7s 8d; 34 crossbred hoggets, 10s ; 106 crossbred hoggets, 13s Id; 60 two tooths m lamb, 16s Ud ; 332 merino ewes m lamb, 10a 3d; 240 crossbred hoggets, 12s 10|d ; 96 crossbred ewes, with 110 per cent of lambs, 20a; 33 merino ewes, with 100 per cent of lambs, 14s; 75 merino wethers 8s 6d. (JAttle—l fat cow, £5 10s; 1 springer, £4 15s ; 1 springer, £4 15s; 1 cow calved, £2 2s 6d ; 5 two-year-old steers, £4 14s; 1 springer, £4 5s ; I cow m full profit, 50s. Pigs—s porkers, £1 2s ; 9 weaners, 8s 6d. Horse Market—On Saturday last I held my usual weekly horse sale, when about 2S ' horses were entered, of which I sold 10. Very little competition was manifested, and the sale dragged throughout. The prices ' nesd not be reported, as nothing worthy of mention was sold. Skin Sale—On Friday last I, held my usual fortnightly skin sale, when I offered 880 skins and 10 packages of fat. Every lot was cleared, and prices obtained showed a decided improvement on the previous sale. I sold butchers' crossbred skins from 3s 6d to 4s lOd ; merinos, 3s to 4s 3d ; farmers' best crossbreds, 3s 6d to 5s ; inferior, 2s to 3s 3d ; merinos, Is 7d to 3s 9s. Bag wool, 3|d; bale wool, ojd.

MESSRS MILKS AND CO.

Messrs Miles and Co. report on the weekly stock Bale held at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, September 27, as follows:— Although large entries had been anticipated for this market, the continued rains of Sunday and Monday preceding sale day prevented owners from carrying out their intention of forwarding stock, the result being that, the market proved smaller than for many weeks past. Good descriptions ot sheep were sparingly represented, the quality generally being plain, and bearing evidence of the recent inclement weather, which has not tended to improve stock. There was only a moderate attendance oi the public, who gave their biddings with a good deal of hesitation. In the butchers' pens, entries were very limited indeed, and no fat crossbreds were submitted by auction. Crossbred ewes, with lambs, realised 16s to £1, according to the age and proportion of lambing. Merino ewes, m lamb and with lambs at foot, continued to meet with enquiry, and changed hands at 10s to 14s. Merino wethers formed a good portion of the yarding, and sold from 7s to 10s 9d, but m several instances they were passed out unsold. Crossbred hoggets were represented by a few large pens, which met with the usual demand, and sold satisfactorily from 12s to 13s Id. Fat cattle were only m moderate entry, but stores and dairy cows were numerous, and all lots Ghanged owners under good competition at late values. The following were our sales:—96 crossbred ewes, with lambs, at 16s 6d ; 28 iat merinos, at 10s 9d; 150 store merino wethers, at 7s; 163 ewes, with lambs, at 11s 6d; 28 fat merinos, at 10s 6d; 21 fat merinos, at 10s 4d.

POLITICAL.

(PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, September 28. A deputation from the Wellington Liberal Association waited on the Minister for Labor this afternoon, for the purpose of bringing under his notice a resolution of the Association m favor of the establishment of a female labor bureau. Mr Reeves said it was im posssible to do anything m the direction indicated at present, but if the deputation would put their proposals m writing he would give the matter the fullest con sideration during the recess.

The Legislative Council Appointments.

_____ « — [PER KRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, September 27. Ths decision of the Colonial Office, respecting the Legislative Council ap pointments m New Zealand, is in tended to apply to future cases, but the \ authorities considered that the consti tutional course would have been for the Ministry to resign. It is believed that the despatch sent to Lord Glasgow by the Marquis of Ripon included the opinion that the New Zealand Ministry should have* resigned. Tha " Globe " considers that Lord Ripon has evaded the vital issue of the dispute for the sake of peace. He showed similar weakness while m India, and the " Globe " thinks that his attitude may possiby cause Lord Glas gow to resign. Sydney, September 28. The " Sydney Morning Herald," m an article Gn the Legislative Council dispute, thinks it more likely that the Marquis of Ripon's decision will be a death blow to nominated Chambers rather than to nominated Governors.

Wellington, September 28. When the House met this afternoon the Speaker read a copy of the cablegram Teceived by Lord Glasgow from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, re lative to the proposed appointments to the Legislative Council. It was as follows : »I have carefully considered your des patch, and appreciate the difficulties of your position, but I have no hesitation m advising th« acceptance of your re sponsible advisers' advice. It does not appear to be a case of swamping the Council. The division lists should be considered rather than the politics of the Premier originally nominating members. I will state fully reasons by despatch, but you should at once reopen the nutter with Ministers and waive your objections to their proposal. The Agent-General is anxious for information which I cannot withhold after * to-morrow, but I am anxious to give you the opportunity of snaking your own announcement to the Ministers." Mr Seddon read th« following cablegram from the Agent-General of Wew Zealand fco the Premier on the same subject.— ♦' Colonial Office instructed Governor re open discussion and accept advice already tendered. Colonial Office considers Onslow's refusal rendered position difficult, and desires convey hope incident will terminate with mutual good feeling." The messages were ordered to be laid on the fcable and to be printed. Telegrams have been published lately m various papers of the colony, purport ins? to give the result of an interview •with the Governor respecting the legis lative Council dispute, Uk Excellency's Private Secretary has caused a statement to be published fco the effect that the Governor has never accorded an interview fco any newspaper correspondent whatever mace his arrival m the colony- Wellington, September 29. A letter appears m the " New Zealand Times " signed by the correspondents of the " Otago Daily Times," Christchurch " Prese/'^aijd " New Zealand Herald," m reference to the fl-oyernor's denial that he had been interviewed. They state that on applying for an interview ihe Governor told them through »fe private , secretary he could not see &em. personally, but bad authorised the secretary to give any information which \ might properly be mote public, lhey submitted certain questions, yhich were | referred to the Governor m an adjoining j joom, andhia replies were telegraphed. [More "colonial enterprise.!" It is. well-known, too, that the "correspon dent* " of the three papers are one and the same man.—Ed,]

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I I'EK PJRESS ASSOCIATION, '

THE PAMIR.

St. Petersburg, September 27. It is reported that Colonel Zanofl will be reinforced by twelve thousand men in the Pamirs next spring. London, September. 27. A report published of an interview with Hi Hung Ching shows that the Chinese fail to appreciate the im portance of the Russian movements in the Pamirs. A FORGED WILL. Miss Smith, a governess, and others were convicted of a charge of forging the will of Mr Park, of Teddington, bequeathing Smith £20,000 if his son did not marry her. Smith was sen tenced to ten years, and her accom plices, Mecklethwaite to seven, Paul to five, Ingram to six years, and Allison to twelve months. The evidence showed that the woman had obtained a strong influence over Park, and she could not prove she had been engaged to the son. SEIZURES OF SEALERS. The Russians have seized a seventh British sealer in Behring Straits. THE ALTHORPE MURDER. The relatives of Andrew Mcßae, grocer's assistant, who has been com mitted for trial for the murder and mutilation of Anne Pritchard, at Al thorpe, declare that the woman is still alive, and that she will be produced at the trial. They also assert that the case is one of mistaken identity. ; THE MERCANTILE BANK. I

The "Financial News" urges the Victorian Government to prosecute the directors of the Mercantile Bank. Mr Milledge, manager of the Mer cantile Bank, denies that there has been any fraud unless Sir M. Davies has deceived them all. He stated that if they adhered to legitimate banking, as known m London, they would not make a penny. The weakness of the Board consisted m the fact that not being commercial men they accepted business that had been refused by other Banks. The Investigation Committee of the Mercantile Bank of Australia, exhibit increased hostility towards the Mel bourne management, and hold that all the members of the colonial board de nerve prosecution, especially Sir Mat thew Davies. They assert that the Victor*' Credit is on trial, and that the r*^ort of the colonial committee surpassed all expectations. The share holders declare that they have been deliberately and systematically swindled. They have no belief m the suggested reconstruction of the Bank, and prefer a voluntary liquidation if the right liquidators are obtainable; otherwise they will insist on compul sory liquidation. The committee characterise the directors' statements made at the meeting m August as dis graceful, and consider that their con duct is beyond explanation. It is expected that the statutory meeting m October will be of a lively and exciting character.

BOGUS LITERARY SOCIETIES. London, September 28. Theconspiracychargesalleged against a number of persons connected -with the Authors' Alliance and bogus literary societies have occupied the court for over a week. The accused were convicted and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment; Morgan got eight years, Tomkins five years, Steadman fifteen months, Sir Gilbert Campbell eighteen months, Tolmie six months, and Clarke four months. IRISH AFFAIRS.

Mr J, Morley, Irish Secretary, has decided to appoint a small Royal Com mission to report promptly as to an effectual measure of dealing with evicted tenants. " The Times/discussing the decision, considers that Mr Morley has struck a deadly blow at all land contracts m Ireland, and that surrenders will have a pitiful result. There are indications m many parts of Ireland of the inten tion of tenants to resist payment of rents m the winter on the grounds of bad harvests and low prices of stock.

AUSTRLAIAN.

THE MEDICAL CONGRESS.

Sydney, September 28. At the Medical Congress, an interest ing paper on criminal insanity, by Dr. \ Springthorpe, of Melbourne, alleged that the test for the irresponsibility of insanity was wrong m theory, false m fact, cruel m metaphysical conception, and unreliable m practical application. A committee was appointed to consider the question with a view of arriving at a better understanding m regard to the question from the legal aspect. A paper on live cases of general paralysis, by Dr Herbert Macandrew, of Hoki tika, was read.

LABOR MATTERS.

The men are returning to worK on j the Proprietary mine m small batches. The Broken Hill conspirators who have V>op,n committed for trial have been a knitted to bail on their under-; taking not to participate m strike affair 3. Melbourne, Septtmber 28. Three hundred free laborers, under engagement to Mr Baxter, who has a contract for stoping the Broken Hill Proprietary Mine, were sent away to day* Another batch consisting of four i hundred leave for the mine to-morrow. i The Minister for Public Works dis claims any knowledge of the placard , alleged to be published by the Govern ment bureau inviting 400 men for 1 Broken Hill at 8s 4d per clay.

RAILWAY DEFICIT.

The annual report ot the Eailway Commissioners shows a deficiency, after meeting interest and charges, c,l £430,000. The revenue was £3,096,600; expenditure £2,138,000.

SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

Perth, September 28. | Considerable sensation was caus,ed j m .town to-day when it was learnt that | ]\lr Thomas Cockburn Campbell, Pre- I sident of the Legislative Council, had I committed suicide within the Council I buildings by taking chloral. He left a letter wishing the Clerk of the Council good-bye, and previously made his will; but so far no cause is assigned for the r&sh act.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 28. The Auckland teachers nave foamed a union on similar lines to the National Teachers' Union of England, for the pur pose of promoting the welfare of the teaching community. The union is in tended to embrace all teachers through out the Colony. During a thunderstorm this morning ' the chimney of the King's Arms Hotel was partly demolished. The chimney was split as the lightning went down, knocking a register grate into the middle of the room. Mrs Hardy, wife of the licensee, was standing at a door but escaped injury. Ah. Chu, a Chinese merchant, was com mitted for trial this morning on a charge of receiving stolen goods from a boy. WooimiAE, September 28. , Tha strike on the ''Examiner" has, partially collapsed, some of the hands having returned to work. The paper was published to-day as a tri-weekly. The reporter has joined the strikers, claiming that his wages are overdue. Wellington, September 28. Railway traffic through Manawatu Gorge is expected to be resumed to-night. The Hailway Commissioners have arranged that as soon as the land slips are cleared away from the line trains will run as usual from both Palmerston and Woodville ends as far as possible, each meeting both passengers and mails, and carrying them over the damaged section. It is expected that the whole of the line will be repaired by Friday. Constable McGill, who was suspended from police duty for allowing the escape of the late Carl Moeller, has been rein stated by the Defence Minister affcer a severe reprimand. Dunedin, September 28. The drizzling rain of the past few days interfered somewhat with the horse parade, which was however more success ful than for some time past. The horses chat commanded most attention were the imported Wallace, who was sold for 500 guineas to Mr McAuley, of Totara Park; the imported Cairnfield, a young horse recently brought from Sydney, sold at an advance on £140 to Mr W. Boag ; and Lord Lyon, a handsome son of Lord Salisbury, for whom a bid of 350 guineas was made m vain. Of seven imported horses six changed hands at auction and privately afterwards, but of the locally-owned animals only a very limited number changed owners at prices extremely disappointing to the breeders. The Irish hunter stallion WicMow was sold at 340gs, and the Scotch bred hackney stallion Cock o' the Walk 11., at 275g5. For Digby Grand 155gs were bid ; old Tribune was sold at 25gs ; and for the carriage stallion Bobbie Burns there was a bid of lllgs.

SPORTING.

Kilmarnock and Wamngton are the only Ashburton owned horses entered for the Oamaru Spring Meeting.

SOUTH RAKAIA BOXING DAY SPORTS AND RACES.

A public meeting was held m the Rakaia Library on Tuesday night m con nection with the above. There was a very large attendance, and Mr Hardy presided. It was decided to hold the meeting as heretofore, and the following appoint ments were made:—Patron—Sir John Hall; President-Mr E. S. Coster ; -Vice- Presidents —Messrs Upton, Lyttleton, Holmes, Allan, and H. J. Harrison; starter—Mr Hardy; judge—Mr Lyttel ton ; clerk of the course—Mr H. Primmer; clerk of the scales- Mr C, North ; starters of..athletics —Messrs R. Story and 0. Hardy; judges —Messrs J. Ksmp, IST. L. Buchanan, and E H. Hughes ; treasurer —Mr W. B. Dhcon ; secretary —Mr L. Oxley ; stewards —Messrs G. Harrison , A. Richards, A. Rounrree, E. H. Hughes, K. W. Osborue, H. Primmer, D. Bruce, C. Hardy, and W. Hood. It was decided to confine the events to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road districts, and six miles north of the Rakaia river, for ten miles west and five miles east of the railway line. It was resolved to have a Hurdle Race of 10 soys, Ladies' Purse of 10 soys, Flying Stakes of 7 soys, Handicap Saddle Trot of 10 soys, Farmers' Plate of 10 soys, Selling Race of 10 soys, and a Hurry Scurry. In the athletic line, last year's pro gramme was adopted, with the addition of a tug of war. The secretary was instructed to take the necessary steps to get the programme approved of, and have the same adver tised, and issue posters. Ie v,as arranged to have publican's, refreshment, and other booths on the ground, also a band, and to hold a ball m the Town Hall m the evening. It was stated that there was a credit balance of £30, and that the Domain Board intended erecting some consider able additions m the way of fencing, etc., so that given good weather there is every prospect of a really good day's amuse ment. The meeting then adjourned till Friday, October 7, at 7.30 p.m., m the Library.

GERALDING SPRING MEETING.

(FROM OUR OWN REPOB.TJSK,) Gram, September 29. The weather is fine and there is a good attendance. Messrs Hobbs' horses are scratched for all engagements to-day. Results of the racing are as follow : — Squatters' Handicap, <>i 40 soys ; one mile.—The Idler, 9sb 111 b, 1; Warring lon, 6sb 121 b, 2 ; Beau Nash. 9st 7lb, o. Won easily. Dividend—£ll3s.

THE ASHBUBTON mraunTAN: THURSDAY, SEPIEMBER 29, 1893



JSUTICE. HAVING PURCHASED h-ora Ms James Ckaioie, the whole of hie STOCK OJP PAPERHAISGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BUH2SBTT.' STREET,; . Having bi.'U«hfc r!>.e Stock at h Barstuin, I am prcparoi-i *':. 'Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Fjstimat'es given. Orders promptly at ended Lo, and charges reasonable. Jolm Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Cornet of Arcade. _^ 7 80 MOUNT 80MERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to . the Public. •F O R ■ S A L B BY ALt, . OOAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C, B, KNIGHT.



LLEW.ELLYJS OWEN, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AtfD THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he has a few vacancies for pupils, Tiowald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 134 ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /^NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCTB 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, ASHPURTQN



(WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymau), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TC DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have>«ver been heard of m Ashburton*] Come and See for Yourself. NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : $ggf* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBT7RTON; 8 200 GREAT SHOW OF ELEGANT SPUING NOVELTIES. .ANDREW OR II IS NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR 3.HE SEASON, fix AORANGI. Special Attention of the Ladies is called <-o the DRESS DEPARTMENT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF PRIZE MKDAL DRESS GOODS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Far m excess of any previous year. 12,000 yards of RIBBON, quite new, at half price. CORSETS m all the best makes, V and N, Invigorator, Featherbone, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Cestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID J&LOVES, at 4s lid.: 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42s 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth Us 3d. A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS -BRUSSELS AND TAPESTY| £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES. Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR. O.EAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN (Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. and VV. Craighead, Amalgamated). WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR NEW SUMMER GOODS (ex s.s* Arawa), comprisinp a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NE W SUMMER T^EDS FANCY SCOTCH SUITINGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS. FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, &c. |^ THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER \& SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. GOOD ENGLISH TWEED TROUSERS 21s. COMPARE OUR PRICES. iTYi-rLrvW-a-n-f -TT &r S\T .pRAIGHEADS reputation for lmpOrtailL— 'JO- <Xi VV . \> - CLASS FIT and WORKMANSHIP has lcrig been established m this district, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Cutting and Tailoring m every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction m every respect. Also, ust opened out, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, &c. Great Variety m all the-Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOfS AND SHOES. BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &o. Craigliead & , -Berry m an,. Tailors & OulfHt.**r«, EAST STRF.KT ASHBURTON.



MR T. BULLOCK. 10 FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—IOOO acres m two blocks, all fenced and m its native stat^. Really good sheep country. Low price and easy ' terms. TO LET—Cottage m Peter Street. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. Oaten Sheaf Chaff T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE, LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — CRUSHED OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ETC. John GL Restell. W. H. Paget, BLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, and COA.CHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which he mil 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 PAGET, JUJtf., who wilt 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, June., will stand inspecbion. 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. 9{ I>R. 11l IVTER TX^ISHES to notify to his patients, THAT HE HAS REMOVED HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS to . TANCRED STREET, Middle House between Cass street and William streets. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: 10 TO 11 A M. ■ 2 TO 3 P.M. 7 TO 8 P.M. " The Corner," Ashburton, I September 20, '92. Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in ,form you that lam now making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc, is very choice, and m the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere. I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs m Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are noio on vieiv, and I confidently recommend them to your notice. Although the quantity is larg , / antjAate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection. I am, Madam Yours Obediently, W ll] COLLIER



[ STARTLING fIJUWS. . James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TREES 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, 6» 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 afc 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, STEPS JEWS BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. —GROCERY.— SUGAR, TEA, SAGO; RICE, TAPIOCA, TIN MEATS, TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS. —HARDWARE.— Garden Toools ; and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, Holloware, Tinware, Dairying Utensils, Forks, Spades, Shovels, <fee. Plated ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Bedsteads and Wire Mattresses. CROCKERY IN ALL ITS.BRANCHES, Best selection m Ash burton. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. Stephens Bros, Market House. AS the whirl ot time has usbered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS FOX SPRING SOWING Which have just come tn 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, Snowftake, and other EARLY POTATOES. ' j GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. : EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. j. scalY & co. PSISO FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Fried lander 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 m 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 Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151 MR ~j OKN "gTrest E ll WANTED A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. farms! farms. FOR SALE BY PRIViTE TREATY. MR JOHN G\ RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nr/w Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Hnccleiaclft Comprising 7865 acres .7865 Divided into Farms of from I Q ACRES TO -\ O £)f* ACRES, j The land is of good quality and wel situated, tho Mount Sorners Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want ot £;ood 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 Rakaja j U", JOHN G. RESTJSLL, 96 Ashburtoß.



TENDERS qnENDEHS are invited for BUILDING jf . a WOOLS MED at Westerfield. Plans and specifications at my Office. Tenders close on THU RSDAY, October' 8, at noon. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9*205 Arcnit??iL. "Ilongbeach "road" "district. • HpENDERS are invited for forming JL about fifty-seven chains of Brown's Road, near Flemington. Improving cuttings fronting Mr'Tirnms'property, Ashton. Shingling part of Terrace Road. Specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent m not later than SATURDAY, October 1, 1892. C. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. UPPER ASHBUBTONI*OAD~BOARb TENDERS are called for the following work:— I.—Re-formation where required of some six miles of the Main South Road from Ashburton to Dromore. (State price per chain). 2.—For shingling the same, 15 yards shingle to the chain. Particulars can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, Thomas's Buildings, West Sbreet, Ashburtan, before 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, October 1. addressed to the Chairman and marked " Tender." • . The lowest or any leader not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISOK, 9§186 Clerk. MR D- THOMAS. I~WiLL~(yF¥m^ AT THE ARCADE ON Saturday, October 1 On account Mb J. R. Begg, 1 BAY STALLION Boomerang 1, rising seven years, by Bundoora, dam Bess by Touchstone, broken to saddle, single and double harness, good jumper and has been regularly driven m a dog cart, and has proved himself a sure foal setter. 9 204 " D. THOMAS. Fupiic Notices. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. WANTED, a LAUNDRESS, Parti culars on. view at the County Council Offices, where applications will be received up to 4 p, m. on OCTOBER 6, next. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 29,1892. 9 206 ~ nisik lie Paris rpHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. LOKGBEAOH COACIL " 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. A GENERAL MEETING of the above -£*- Club will be held on THURSDAY, September 29, at 8 p.m., at Mrs Pear son's rooms. All members are requested to attend, F. JDENBY, 9_195 Hon. Sec. f NOTICE. OUR STORES and OFFICES will be OLO S E D ON SATURDAY, the Ist of OCTOBER, Being the day of Atonement.. 9§'190 __ FRIEDL&NDER BROS. I "~"™~~ ~N O T l"c~E~ "* MY Business Premises will be CLOSED on SATURDAY next, i October 1, on account of Day of A ton c ! ment. Will be re-opened at 6 p.m. 9§201 HENRY ZANDER. ; XostyXostTTLostT!! i j \ FARMER cannot tell how much | -£*- grain, time, and temper he will ! lose if he does not have his binders re paired m time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at once, so that you may reap A LIBBKAL REWABD for your past labours. Also bear m mind 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. §£gp Note the Address.—CAMKßON STREET, near the POST OFFICE. Titos. 13- fitlwortfi, PROPRIETOR, U.S.S 00 jiQQ a-SS"C 0 Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from. LYTTEL TOS AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <w.d Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. \ Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. MILES & CO. Agents for Ashbutton TfIHE Next Oiiertsey Wale will be beJd Jl ™- MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 18 S 2 t. McDowell, Secretary CoLRAtANK AND SO .f i£-VC ALYPTB Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, boating all competitors. For all affections of the I Chest and Lungs. Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com i plaints, ib bus no equal. Agents— Ashburton Pnua Comiany. 1 Tlie Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. , COUNTESS 2s. I 455, YQUR aHOOKR^ii



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When Mr Gladstone introduced his Home Rale bill he declared it had many rivals but not an equal. Passing from the region ol politics 10 domestic ltfe y/§ believe the remark to be true of Warburtoa Qantiie