is a post town and railway station on the Dunedin line, bub no trace of the men could be got there. It now appetrs that there is a survey district named Wood lands in the Catlin'a district, and it is there that the men reside. The presen tation was to have been a public de monstration to-morrow, but the principal actors will be n anting. The honours are from the Australasian Royal Humane Society,

School Committees.

ASHBURTON.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held last night,. Present—Mr Bean, in the chair, and Messrs Braddell, Barrett, Jones, Med ains, McPherson, Paul and Silcock. The chairman's absence was apologised for. Tha credit balance was reported at £10 18s 6d. , The headmaster's report was read as follows .-—The roll at August 31 "howed, boys, 277 ; girls, 253 ; total, 530. Highest attendance, boys, 260 ; girls, 237 ; total, 497. The schools re-opened on fceptembei 12 with an attendance of 460. Letters from the Board of Education were read, covering salaries for August, and confirming Mr Bourke's appointment as second assistant master. The Southbridge School Committee wrote asking for particulars re prize giving. The letter had been replied to. A discussion on the change of date for holding committee meetings took place, and it was resolved that in future the committee should meet on the second Tuesday in each month. ' Messrs McPherson and .Silcock were ap pointed a Visiting Committee for the month. Mr Silcock reported on the reasons why the tree cutting contract had not been commenced, nnd after discussion it was decided to hold over any further action regarding the removal of the trees, until the December meeting of the Com mittee. , , . The Visiting Committee were asked to report at next meeting on the cost of painting the caretaker's cottage. beveral small accounts were passed for payment and the Committee adjourned.

HAMPSTEAD.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held on Tuesday. Present —Messrs Crooks (Chairman) Meaclem, Sage, Andrews, Elliott, and Pickford. Apologies were received from Messrs Orr, Bissefe, and Rickman. The master's report, which was read, showed an average attendance of 307. The Chairman said that the smoky chimney had been cored since a new chimney pot had been put on it, and he mentioned sundry work done in regard to ventilation and sanitary matters. Appli cations had been made to the Board for copies of last year's standard list, but they had been unable to supply them. The Secretary was instructed to apply to the Board for duplicate copies of the standard lists of the examination just over, and to enquire if the Board supply blank forms for standard certificates. A motion was passed instructing the head master to issue standard certificates to all children passing their respective standards. Messrs Meaclem and Sage were ap pointed a viaiting committee. A meeting of the Committee was arranged for to consider matters in connection with the forthcoming prize fund concert. The Chairman and Visiting Committee were appointed to act with the teachers in selecting recipients for Mr E. G. Wright's good conduct prizes. The (Secretary was instructed to apply to the Board for refund of £1 2s 6d, cost of erecting chimney-pot, and after passing accounts—£9 9s—the Committee adjourned. ___^_____^_

MEETINGS.

BAND OF HOPE.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Presbyterian Band of Hope was held in the charch on Monday even ing. The attendance was fair. The Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A., occupied the chair. Readings and recitations were contributed by Miss Brown, and Mrs Meddins, Masters A. Sando and G. and H. Howes, Mr Painter, Rev. A. M. Bealtie, and the Secretary. Several of Sankey's hymns were sung, and altogether a very en joyable fvening was spent.

FLEMINGTON GOSPEL TEMPER ANCE SOCIETY.

A meeting under the auspices of the "Flemington Gospel Temperance Society was held in the Flemington school on Friday evening. Notwithstanding the somewhat threatening weather there was a good attendance, the room being fairly well filled. In the absence of the Presi dent, Rev. Mr Blake, the chair was occu pied by Mr J. Dunn, who opened the meeting with a short speech appropriate to the occasion. The choir then followed with a hymn from the Jubilee singers, v There's a meeting here to-night." An interesting item of the programme was a dialogue on temperance, entitled " The Wishing Cap," in which Misses Florrie Prebble, Emily Dakers, Annie Dakers, lizzie Dunn, and Nelly Henderson took part. Several songs were given by a number of the school children. Mr William Dakers sang "Johnny won't drink " ; Mrs Dunn, '• Father won't drink any more"; Miss Stewart, "The song that reached my heart" ; Miss Lizzie Dunn, *' Papa, stay at home, I'm mother less now." A very amusing Scotch read; ins* "Domestic Mutual Improvement, was civen by Mr K. Gilmour. Mr Sin clair read a humorous piece on " Popping the Question," and Mr Henderson an in tera&ng entitled "Rubbe(i OuV Messrs Andrews and Watkins gave stir ting addresses on the evils arising from the use of intoxicating drink, urging upon all who had the common wsal at heart to be up and doiag for the sake of suffering humanity. At tiic close of the meeting a few donnecJ the blue and signed the pledge, thus adding to the ranks of the great temperance army.

ASHBURTON PROHIBITION LEAGUE.

The annual meeting of the Ash burton Prohibition League was held m the Templar Hall last Friday evening. The President, Mr K. Alcorn, occupied^ 6 chair. There w»s a fairly good attend ance of members. Among other items of businesaitwas resoled that the League take steps to secure the gratuitous distri bution of the " Prohibitionist." It was decided to hold regular monthly meetings of the League. The election ot resulted as follows :—President -Rev. to. Lawry; Vice-Preaident—Mr R. Alcorn ; Secretary-Mr T. Scotb ; Treasurer—Mr Jas- Keir; Executive Committee—Messrs G. W. Andrews, X Willitims, A. Orr, Booth. Ferriman, T. M. Jones, *nd R. Dowle. It is erpected that at the neyt meeting of the League, a debate w^U be held on some interesting topic connected »3irith the liquor traffic.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEE PKESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received September 14, 10.20 a.m.

THE BIRKBEOK BANK.

London, September 13. The run on the Birkbeck bank con tinues. The directors sold half a million's worth of consuls to supply the demands of the depositors. Many of the latter waited all night, and thou sands are still waiting. The police are marshalling them twelve deep along the streets. The newspapers are trying to restore order. The Birkbeck Bank has £800,000 invested in colonial inscribed stock. A thief robbed a depositor of £1100 at the moment of withdrawal. Two others also lost large sums, but in the confusion the thieves escaped.

(Received Sept 14, 10.55 a.m.) RUSSIA AND INDIA 1 Calcutta, September 33. Reports are current in Simla that the Russianshave evacuated the Pamirs.

IMPERIAL ACCOUCHMENT.

Berlin, September 13. The Empress of Germany has given birth to a daughter.

CUSTOMS FRAUDS.

Vienna, September 13. Twenty-two merchants and custom house officers in Bukowina, a province on the Kuasian frontier, are charged with robbing the Austrian customs of immense sums by systematic frauds. The trial »f the offenders is now pro ceeding.

AUSTRALIAN AFFAIRS.

London, September 13.

"The Times" thinks the financial and industrial crisis in Australia may convince the colonies of the necessity of closer union.

THE RADICAL DEMANDS.

Mr Labouchere, in a letter to " The Times " warns Mr Gladstone that the, Radicals expect radical legislation. (Received September 14, 11.20 6.m.) t . ARCTIC EXPLORATION. New Yokk, September 13. The Feary expedition, in lat. 81 N., during the month of July, found Greenland free from snow, flowers blooming, insects and many animals and birds abundant. The expedition ( has effected many valuable scientific discoveries.

JUPITER.

The Lick observatory has discover ed a fifth satellite of Jupiter, giving light equal to a star of the thirteenth magni tude.

SILVER CURRENCY.

Ottawa, September 13. The Canadian banks are refusing to accept American silver coins, of which five million dollars worth are in circulate in the Dominion.

LOAN PROSPECTS.

London, September 13. The prospects of the Melbourne I Board of Works loan are worse than ever. City men say there is no chance of even a Government loan being successful at present.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received September 14, 12.15 p.m.) CRICKET. Sydney, September 14. _ The Australasian Cricket Council has decided to send a team to England next year.

BROKEN HILL.

AowbAiDß, September 14. On a motion that the papers in con nection with the alleged discourtesy towards New South Wales regarding the transport of police to Broken Hill be printed, Mr Rhomburg, member for Gumeracha, made a hot attack on the Government. The Premier was in clined to accept the motion as one of want of confidence, but better counsels eventually prevailed. The debate was adjourned.

A BOYCOTT.

Brisbane, September 14. The North Queensland Export Com pany's butchers have struck, refusing to kill cattle from a station, the manager of which was instrumental in securing the conviction of two shearers some time ago.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(per pkess association)

night* of lfcwcing- Club* Auckland, September 14. Judge Conolly gave judgment to-day in the case, Blackie v. Auckland Trotting Club, involving the right of a racing club to exclude persons from a racecourse. The verdict was for defendant, on grounds based on the English case, Wood versus Ledbitter, which was decided in favor of a person ocoupying a position equivalent to that of the defendant in, the present case; also on the ground that the case did not come within the Statute of Frauds so far as the admission ticket was con cerned. Divorce. Wellington, September 14. A decree nisi was granted Mrs Phillips in her action against her husband for divorce. Sir Cteorg-e «3-r«y. The local branch of the Saddlers' Union have passed a resolution condemning the action of Sir George Grey in opposing the Land Bill. _

THE MARKETS.

[PBB, PKEBS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON WOOL SALES.

(Received September 14, 10.20 a.m.) London, September 13. The wool sales opened to-day with a catalogue of 10,639 bales, but the selec tion was poor. There was a large attend ance, and good competition by Home and Continental buyers ; at present there is no demand from America. Good wools were unchanged, but short and faulty I sorts fell five per cent below July rates. The cargo of wheat, c? J. C. Julius, from Lyfctelton; sold at 26s 3d. The price revised by the Howden?s cargo, also from Lyttelton, ia not made known. 1 Arrived—Shipa C,<?n>b^tpre and Pleiades from Lyttelton,

THE CHOLERA.

(P£K PEESS ASSOCIATION.)

New York, September 12. One hundred armed citizens pre vented the landing of the Normanea's cabin passengers on Fire Island, which has been purchased by the Govern ment as a quarantine station. Pickets were stationed by the residents and signals arranged to notify any *ttempt to land. Had the authorities insisted on landing the hotel would have been fired,as wood had been piled against it ready for the match. (Received September 14, 11.10 a.m.) New York, September 14. A thousand armed fishermen be longing to Long Island landed on Fire Island, which fronts their towns. A judge granted an injunction to prevent them laading, but without avail. An attempt to burn the hotel failed. A battalion of naval reserve has been summoned to disperse the rioters. The mob lined the slip and docks, armed with guns and other weapon*, and resisted the landing of the Nor mania's passengers* from the tug. They also refused to permit food and blankets to be despatched for the women and children on board, and I tried todrown thedoctor in chargeof the sanitary department. Altogether 8000 passengers are now quarantined in New York Harbor. The receiving station at Sandy Hook is being utilised as a quarantine ground. Berlin, September 13. At Hamburg yesterday there wert 209 deaths; 28,000 people have fled from the city.

THE ASHBURTON ■fITTAttDIAS; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1893



The value of the cheese n*ade iv the Carterton district, and including Greytown and Gladstone, for the pst $easo», Was £14,000, being 350 tona weight, wprtn, roughly speaking, MO per ton, ife> prospects of the coming *euwu we <xju»i»y good.



Pieces of the boat missing on Sunday have been found on Sumner beach. No traces of the bodies have yet been discovered. The point to point steeplechase of the j South Canterbuay Hunt Club was held at Winchester on Tuesday afternoon, and was won by Mr B. R: Macdonald's Muckross, owner up, Mr P. Wareing's Rodney being a good second. The "Southland Times" reports that Constable Rasmussen seized an illicit whisky still on Friday on Crown land in the Lora district, and brought it to Winton. The plant is not in good order. It was matter of notoriety some time back that illicit distil lation was being carried on in the district. According to Mr T. Fleming, of Invercar gill, at the present moment the millers of the colony, from Auckland to the Bluff, had to deal with this difficulty—that their mills were producing 1000 tons of flour weekly in excess of requirements. A committee had been appointed to devise some equitable way of retrulating the output. Scarcely a ton is being exported at a paying price to millers. Sydney news states that the Rev David Laseron, who was shot in the back a short time ago by Mr T. Walker M.L.A., in a railway carriage, has again been removed to the Prince Alfred Hospital in order that another operation may be performed on him with a view to the extraction of the bullet which had become embedded in the fleshy tissues of his back. Lately Mr Laseron has been suffering considerable pain and incon venience fropi his left shoulder, and acting under the advice of his medical adviser he has consented to an operation being per formed. At the smoke concert at Picton to the parliamentary excursionists, allusion was made to the severe weather which had been experienced in the Marlborough district lately, and one of the speakers mentioned a remarkable fact that in one of the claims on the Mahakipawa gold-fields the men had inly been able to work thirty-one days since last Christmas owing to the weather. After an \uterview with one of the salvage party who at empted to float the Elginshire (he " Timarn Herald " concludes that there seem to be only two alternatives for the present holders —to sell the vessel as she 3tands, or to take out some of the machinery, the refrigerators particularly first. It is generally admitted that it would not pay to remove the main engines. SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world made'fame our manufacture has acquired all Dyer the globe, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, says in an editorial published in trie " Clinical Record ":—" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost in causing injurious effects, That gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high, reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted in exposing the above facts, and deskes the public to exercise oare and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS.-(Advt.) ?. Holloway's Pills.—Teaching of Experi ence —The united testimony of thousands, extending over forty years, must strongly recommend these pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest restora tives. They never prove delusive, or give > merely temporary relief, but attack all ail ments of the stomach, lungs, heart, and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituents of almost every disease. Their medicinal efficacy is wonderful in renovating enfeebled ■ constitutions. Their action em braces all that is desirable in a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength is nutured and the energies stimulated. Keating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, sthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony ;■ tates that no other medicine is so effectual n the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists in tins Is £d and 3s 9 each Cracknell and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AUSLBBKOOK AND Co.



LAZARUS' _, J^ATkJNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT _ TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were in Mr Salek's lire proof safe at the time of the fire. 3 AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He isj prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS i " SPECTALITB " SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9 NjyW SEEDS. NEW SEED& AS the whirl of time has ushered in Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have just come tm hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOU SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot s Kyegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowfbke, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS IOR SALE, new patent. J. SEALY" & CO. §§150 James McGregor, TOBACCONIST HAIRDRESSER., ETC. ORR'S'BIIII.UI]fC« EAST STREET TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0,, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. UlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House, in the World Illustrated Price List, on application. r "lV a~e FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with] eyception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitro will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using EUxir Vitse. It your chest is weak, or you seem in dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vit» w work wonders in your case. Jfllixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most channel jplrrn J?J| p«r ua,y to we made by dbl iU dCrfr persons of either sex in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All mccb with wonderful success. Anyone can do tho work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil. stare you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstruefcions mailed free. Now is the time don't delay, but write to us at once Stinsok & Co., "Portland, Maine, Unite/ S ate 121 " AN piSTißivioiJs" AMOUNT OF ' lial>or Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAIDS-FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunkingtox & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 NEW SHOEING FOKGE AMD BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. FRANK: 13JLJL.Y, Late ot Ash burton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and / the public of the Ashburton dis« trict that he has OPENED in above , Business in SEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post pflice and. Kilworth's fchop Gocd roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship aid strict attention to businei»B to merit a of public support. Horse shoeing •i fpeciftlity. ■_ L . AcTl* Nrl S, WANTED. IITANTED Agents for a GOOD V V SELLING LINE. Either sex tnd earn «o«d income. Apply early^ M »nlv a limited number is required. i?oNOVELTYIMPORTING CO DTP W.O,Sydd»ey N.^,W i. i



MRMlfflpilUlH- Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up CaDital £1,250,000. Peserye Fund £990,000 TjlOR fchft transaction of General JP Banking Business this Bank will openatßAKAlA on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once aweek, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Bank of New South Wales, W U Kliind isspicron. ChristehurclvJulyll, 189 a. 7 7 P. Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened in Shop hitherto occupied by Pbofbssor RobOttom, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock ot Tobacconist's Goods. The HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT isunde the supervision of " fir James Purchase so well and favorably known in the trade. w - NOTICE. HAYING PURCHASED from M» James Craigie, the whole of his S TOO X OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock afe a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc. Burnett; Street, Corner of Arcade.



MR T. BULLOCK. TO FARMIERS 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 with Coach House and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. FOR SALE—T.S. 525, Peter street, not far from East street. TO LET.—Cottage conveniently situated in Burnett Street. TO LET.- Dwelling House centraily situated in Moore Street; plentiful supply of water, FOR S A LE, 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. ; T. BULLOCK Estate Agent.



Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameeox Street. Ashburton, near Post Office, Thos. K. Hilwortli, Peoprietor fTiHESE works are well equipped with I best Modern Machinery for th 9 Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK in 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



j ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. #~\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OP ALL SORTS I Ornamental Troes "iN GEBAT^VARffiTY.': 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.



MOUNT SOMERS COAL. SUPERIOR QUALITY now being offered the public. .; FOR SALE • ' BY ';■'■■■ ALL COAL MEKCHANTS. WHOLESALE BY C. B. Knight.



W. H. Collins & Co. ARE Making Bonn Fide REDUCTIONS hi COOKING RANGE 3, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and KIREIRONS. /' NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TIN WARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS in the County. OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and ©very description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER AT~§B 6d PER IOOfC Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W, H, COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. - -*v— ■ ' . .; ■ AGENTS Foß\Grey Valley Coal Company



S DAILY Stephens . D™Y 01? OTEPHENS gROS. GOODS TO STEPHENS ATT „.„,,,„ GEOCERIES ALL PARTS STEPHENS' ov CROCKERY ASHBURTON STEPHENS' IRONMONGERY or by STEPHENS' RAILWAY. FURNISHINGS STEPHENS' , GLASS WARE S TBPHENS' CHIKA gTBPHENS' iuaai ADMESS S"™" 8" HOUSB " __ JIABKET OTEPHENS' gROS. HOUSE, Stephens buekett SSTEEEI. I" . . UKiON STEAMSHIP OOMPANi OF NEW ZEALAND. ' STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and , Saturday. Nelson— Tuesday and Saturday, Auckland— Thursday. > Sydney—Every Second Thursday. • T Dunedin— Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne— Tuesday. MILES & CO. r Agents for ishburton Y*"\UR Clients and Readers are reminde chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should i be addressed to THE MiNAGER; literary contributions and letters referring d thereto—to THE EPTTOE,. 3. ''Donb put off until to-morrow 'th pleasures of to-day, but ride a ' Calliope Bicycle at once." Illustrated price let •villa's Cnlombo street, Chrietohwch



i MR J05Mi55515H^—— WANTED— A Second-Hand Portable 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, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Buccleucii Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 i Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 326 ACRIS' The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Sorners Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons in 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 CANTILP AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia ; I Or, JOHN G. RESTJSLL, 96 Ashbnrton.



Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection OF PRIZI * 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, and wear them. ♦ Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes in Ladies' H&ts and Bonnets. Magnificent, assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator. V & N, Quillbone. Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, «&c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK ov UDIES'& CENTS'BOOTS < in Canterbury to select from, i Agent for the Celebrated Standard i make. _ l NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ;, ANDREW ORR,



Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT'S & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, fee. 1 Tucker X Mean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, .Alford Forest. Deering All-Steel Binders, Odams* Superphosphates. mUOKER AND ■DEAN WEST STREET.



Machine Dressed RYEGRASS, true perennial, on sale jn any quantities. John g7~ Restell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. MORE OF THE PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to in form the Public that he is taking cabinet pictures for 2s 6d. This charge is made to secure legitimate trade ; and any I one giving an order for a dozen can get the balance for 12s 6d. So come yourselves, and bring your families, and come early. The Professor also 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 borne 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 the money in' the district, and get your enlargements done at home. They are guaranteed to give satisfaction, and you sign no book, to compel you to take them, good or bad. Come early and avoid the rush. C.D.V. 7s 6d per dozen ;''Cabinets, 15s per dozen. R. E, Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOB," 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 the town to choose from. i LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note'"Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE.



CLOVERS. CLOVEBS. CLOVERS. I HAVE FOR SALE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A Large Quantity of Cowgrass Red Clover White Clover Alsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy Ribgrass ,; &c, &c, &c 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.



GEEAT SALE AT Pickford & Untf rill's PREMIER ASHBURTON FUBMTUBE WABEHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TIIURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, JO Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, | ! must be sold to make room for new ship. ments to arrive. 1 Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Faacj Tables &c, in Rimu. Iren Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. ; Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDB ESS— PICKFOED & UNDBILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



W. H. Paset, T3LACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, 15 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 in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be : promptly and carefully executed. He THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY, BURNETT STREET, to his brother, Join Paget, juA., who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PA GET, Jukb., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to bo equally favored in hia new venture at WAKANUI. 9J*



fno STAND AT NETEERBY FAR JL 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 in foal. Terras, £3 3s per mare ; payable January Guarantees, £5 5s ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY EARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £S 5a for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Greomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKEY, $ 9*62 - Proprietor.



'JO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, tjerms : Single mare, £5 ; 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 7 Groom in Charge.



STARTLING NEWS. 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 TEEESJ In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. T 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. Chrysanthemums sent out in October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON. j



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THIRD TERM, 1892, TT>tJPILSwiII re-assemble onMONDAT JT next, the 19th instant, at 9.30 a.m. J. E. BUCHANAN. ! Ashburfcon, September 13, 1892. ! TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. rTIHE Following persona have been i L duly nominated as candidates for the office of Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board :— Doherty, Charles Gates, Edward Gudsell, James Hampton, John Moffatt Heseltine, James Redmayne, Marmaduke Stone, Thomas Williams, Thomas I hereby give notice that a poll will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 21, 1892, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., for the election of FIVE of the above named candidates. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. September 12, 189? 1 _ _£_99. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS' BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum -11 bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength,, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by > lithe leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningitox & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 ,



£©! A $» THISTLE LODGE, 627, S.O. rpHE Eegular Monthly Meeting of the } JL above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, Ashburton, ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, At 7.30 o'clock. The R.W. District Grand Master and District Officers will pay an official visit. Visiting Brethren co^™l^ i.™.^' ' 9*lol *-WM- ASHBURTON LODGE, 1811, E.G. THE BRETHREN, are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall LU MORROW (Thursday) evening, at 7.6U, to attend the W.M. on a visit to the SEALED Tenders will be received at Chief Post Office, Ohristchurch, until SATURDAY, September 24, for the conveyance of mails for twa years from January 1, 1893, to, December 31, 1894, as under : — . 35 Hinds and UnW™> twice weekly, the aboye service was omitted firm fche list' of mail services adverted on *** SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster,



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