remained after his death, to be devoted to the offering of annual prizes to the best scholars m botany at four or five of the nearest parish schools. The subject •afforded the lecturer scope for some beautiful descriptive passages of the scenery of the Vale of Alford, a rich agri 1 cultural district m the centre of Aberdeen shire, the scene of Duncan's researches, and the native county of the lecturer himself, It also admitted of a word picture of Scotland and Scottish life a hundred,years ago, before the advent, of railways, telegraphs, gas, penny ppstv and the marvellous growth of manufac tures by the introduction and perfection of steam driven machinery, especially m weaving which told so terribly on the earnings of poor Duncan. The lecturer before he closed, which, he did with a quotation from Burns' '" A man's a man a for a' that*" read the youth around Ijim lessons of manliness, self-reliance, per severance, and piety from the biography; fee had given, and said that were the spirit of John Duncan more, abroad m New Zealand, we would hear the chuiaes rung more seldom on " charitable aid." The lecturer was frequently and heartily applauded during; the'delivery of his lecture, and at the close of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him on the motion of the chiair maa. Votes of thanks were also passed to the ladies who had provided »nd attended the tables, and to Mr Lane and is choir.

Parliamentary.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

\VSR PRESS ASSWIATION.) Wellington, September 6. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. WESLEYAN BILL. The amendments of the Committee m the Weeleyan Bill were adopted, on the motion of Mr Barnicoat, who said tthaft although the Bill did not satisfy the aspirations of the Wesleyan body, they would accept it for the present. ELECTORAL BILL. j Sir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading of the Electoral Bill. Although opposed to women's franchise, believing as he did that woman's proper sphere was the:fireside, yet out of loyaltyi tojhis colleagues, he should support the measure. I Sir George WMtmore opposed the Bill. He said that women did not desire jthe franchise, and until the country demanded the change at the polling booth, he would oppose it. Mr Pharauyn supported the Bill, as far as women's franchise was concerned, as being a step m the right direction. He thought that women should Tote by letter, a rouree which would' do away with I f.he necessity for their attending the booth*. With regard to shearers and commercial travellers having votes, the principle should be extended to all citizens absent from home on the day of election. Mr Oliver strongly supported the women's franchise, on the ground that women being half the population paid half the taxation, and therefore were entitled to vote. He ridiculed the idea that they were inferior m intellect to men, and instanced cases m which illiterate men, the servants of women, possessed votes, while their mistresses were debarred from exercising the privilege. He ridiculed the idea that the bright intellect of women should be placed on the same level ,with criminals and lunatics. He objected to paupers having a vote, as not only being opposed bo thrift but also being an injustice to the ideas of independence governing a democratic country. He also expressed himself as an opponent to the country constituencies practically enjoying dual votes at the expense of the town electors. On the motion of Mr Downie Stewart, the debate was adjourned till next day. The Council rose at 5,45 p.m. .

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS, Replying to Mr Palmer, Mr Seddon said that, owing to the verdict arrived at m. the inquest on the body of Plummer at Auckland, and the Superintendent of Police having enquired into the matter, the Government, did not intend to take further steps. Mr Palmer moved the adjournment of the House, arid spoke strongly against the action of the police m this matte*. Mr Rees held that a strict investigation should be held into the matter. He said that nothing had been shown at the giwuest to justify the police m hunting indiihootins" this man down, like a wild beast, and no man's life was safe if this aort ot thing were allowed. Mr Seddon regretted to he*r such language as that used by fche last speaker. It had been shown that Plummer was a notorious burglar, and evidence had been given that a constable had been shot at by Plummer before he himself was shot. To hw (tfr Seddon'a),Blind,: looking at Plummer's part career, and at the evi dence taken as to his shooting at the police, the Government; bad adopted the iighb course m this matter/ Bethought that it wa<* very little encouragement to plucky police officers to receive such censure for doing their duty. Sir George Grey and Mr Rollestoa also thought that the strictest investigation should have been made into this case. Mr Palmer deprecated Mr Seddon s remarks, which were virtually that because Plummer had been * criminal, the police were justified m shooting him down. •^ho subject then dropped. In .reply to other "questions', it was stated*that instructions had been given to the seven*! Commissioners of Crown Lands to »«& Aside as much land as the law allowed m, reserves for primary education, but; fche Minister! lor Lands would look into the whole matter during the recess, to see if any thins? further were required to be done m that direction ; that the Government would ask Mr Beetham, the Resident Magistrate at Cbristchurch, for the facts connected with his recent decision on Sunday Jiquor selling. The House rose at 5.30 p»m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. THE LAND BILL. The Land Bill was: further (Considered m Committee. • dJauie 110—The iGfov,ernor may grant leases for the eneourag«ment of seal figWerieerr*" '■( ;> - • >  The Minister of Lands proposed to ex *mpfc seal;fishing from the operation>f the ■clause, and this was strongly opposed by ajereral members. , . ,,  Mr McKenzie (Clutha) moved that the clause be struck out* which was eventually carried o» the voices. Clause 119 -Crown lands not to be sola for non-payment of rates. . A'ter some debute the Minister of Lands proposed that if rates remain un paid tot thirty days after notice tod been served by the Waste Lands Boards We Board may declare the lease or license to be forfeited- , . , The amendment was agreed to, and the clause passed as amended, W*r In clause. 132, Mr ftcobie WeKenzie proposed to add deferred payment . three systems of purchase .(namely, cash, occupation with the ri£ht of purchase, and lease m pbrpetuity) but the nation was repcted by 28 to 22, and the clause sftsoed as printed. €lause 134—Residence to be compul sory. .. .:..,,,;,- On the motion of Dr Newman the term of compulsory residence was fixed at four years instead of three years. '■■ •. , ■ The House w«yj left sitting*tfi a.pu

THE MARKETS.

■■ ——. ,' t , ■ ■■'"- PER PHESS ASSOCIATION. ————— ■ ' | (Received Sepfcemllr 7i noon.) ' Sydney, September 7. Wheat, chick, 3s 4d to 3s 6d ;.milling, nominal, 4s lOd to 4s lid ; New Zealand, dull. Flour, New Zetland, £9 to £9 10s. Oata, feeding, 2s 7d to 2a 8d ; seed, 3s. Maize* 3s 7d to '3s Bd. Barley, 3s 3d to 3s 6d j English, nominal, 4s 2d to 4s 6d., .Bran and pollard, lid per bushel. Peas, Prussian blue, scarce, 3o 9d to 4s. Lin seed, New Zealand, £12 10s. Hay, New Zealand meadow, £7 10 to £8. Potatoes, New Zealaud, .£2 10s to £2 12s 6d j Circular Heads, £3 10s, wi'h slow sales. Onions, £3s 5s to £3 10a. Butter, scarce and m good demand ; beat dairy made, Is 3d to Is 4d ; factory, Is 5d to Is 6d. Cheese, 5d to 6|d. Bacon, New Zealand prime old, 7|d ;, new, BJd ; hams, Njew, Zealand new cure, 11 $&. ■ ' i Melbourne, September 7; Wheat quiet, 3s lid to 3s ll^d. Flour, stone makes, £8 15s ; roller brands, £9 to £9 10s. Oata, Algerian, 2a Id ; btout, 2i 2d ; heavy, 2s s£d. Adelaide, September 7. Th« wheat market is very languid at 4js 2d. FJour, roller brands, £9 15s to £10s. Oats quiet, 3s 4d to 3s «d. Barley is little enquired for j prime malting, 4s 6d to 5s 6d. Bran ll|d, and pollard

SUPREME COURT.

[fBH PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ■ HokitikX, September 6. The Oonlon poisoning c»se .occupied all the day at the Supreme Court. The motive of the crime, m the theory of the prosecution, broke down. Stringer, the chief witness depended on m this con nection, . deposed that there were no improper relations between prisoner and himself. They had been engaged to be married, but the affair had been broken off owing to letters miscarrying. The Judge summed up very strongly m favor of the prisoner, especially pointing out the absence of any apparent motive. The jury retired at 4.40 p.m., and! re turned, fifty minutes later with a verdict of "Notguilty. ' OAjrAKU, September 6. The Supreme Court sittings Opened to day. There were only two cases. Mary Sweeney, convicted of larceny, was ad mitted to probation, and pa two other charges was ordered to come up for sentence when galled upon. James Stantoh, for hou'sebreakiGg at Wainiate, was sentenced to two years' hard labor m, Lyttelton gaol.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

; 'IKR KUESs ASSOCIATION.) All«g-«d Euibt>zzl«ment. Auckland, Septero ber ?. Charles Tuck was coniraibted for trial I on five charges of embezzling moneys be longing to the Piako County Council. B*il ivas allowed, himself' m £100, and two sureties of £50 each.

THE CHOLERA.

■ ~ ■ f ; / (PJSR PKESS ASSOCIATION,) :\l' London, September 5.. Fatal cases of cholera have occurred at Falmotlth, and three cases at Tyne mouth, all traceable to Hamburg.

Auckland, September 6. The health authorities are taking pre cautionary measures against cholera. The Collaclor of Customs has visited the quarantine island »t Motuihi, and every thing is m readiness for eventualities. r

THE ASfIBUBTOy fiTTARPIAN: WEDNESDAY,SEPIJMBER 7, 1893



T>I*ACKSMIT:& SHOEING SMITH, JL) ?and ;COaCHBU^LDER, has to announce that He hasf'taken ovfer the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which ho will carry on together with Coa^h Building m all its branches, and | any work entrusted to him will he I promptly and carefully -ejcequted^ Ha I Has sold "' 'I' ' ' . ',^;.. i " M I THE EXCELSIOtt SHOEING TOKGE I AND COACH FACTORY, I ' BTjMeTT S^EET, I to his brother, I who will carry on the business as usual. I, would commend the mw"pro i prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tiees that alj, work sent out by JOHN h&AQws, Jmkm, will stand inspection. He I desires also to tender his thanks for the I patronage. he ,-hasi?|fjpeiyed-^rhile in' I business m Ashburton, and hopes to be I equally favored m his now venture at WAKANUI. 9140 'TO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ' ASHBTJRTOK DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brotjef to Cliestfr^'tae Premier sire of Australia, TERMS : Single'niare, £5 ; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due .IAHUARY 4, 1893. Groom's fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park ; 8§199 Or, ' Groom m Charge. GEEAT SALE AT - Pick ford & UmirilP* PBEMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE .-. i LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS.. TjiURNITURE.of all. kind^ Carpets, t' 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 , EbonisedSidebomrJs. Tables, Ac. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fanoj Tables &c, m Riiuu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, anl Annerioan Chairs, m great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKEORD &". im DRILL, TANORED STREET, . . ASHBURTON., LIE Next Onertsey «aio will be held cm. . MONDAY, STOT. 12, 18 C 2 t. McDowell, ! " ■ : "• Secretary ~ LAZARUS' T)ATENT ' SYSTEM OF SIGBT J_ TESTING AND SPECTACJ^ES SOLE AUEN L 1 FOR ASHEURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller, The case of Te«ts and Lense3 were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and V\t ar.yonc with : ■; . LA>SARt TS " SPECTALITE'" 1 SPICCTACLES, A. now. ey4cm : of Koasvuriivj;, Adjusting; and Ensuring Perfect Visi. n. 7*99 ~~r > TBusme^ss Notices /' "\'Jtl Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertihing and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary couti ibutions and letters referring thereto-to THf EDITOR. • |\ | —■■'■-. i '< St. '' 't — %—s "J/HOTIOE. \ DVERTISEMENTS for the First Country) edition of the Gp&fOsjpK must »-each this office by 2.p.m. ■ Advertisements for the Secoiid (Town edition will be rccaWed, up to 3 p m. ASHBURT.ON CO ■ : -1892.- -, ■ SUITS TO MEASURE. " 7TlHE"'■Lai-gesfc Stock of X- TWEEDS ever shown : m •*-■ Ashburtiiii to chooao from. . QUALITY AND If IT , , Come and,see the 'prices 1 ' ASHBURTdN CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS K. Alcorn. G. Fawcit Doddß, SURGEON -DENTIST. • ■■ ! . t i- , ■ Rooms opposite Maii, Office, Burnett  Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas .administered. Private Besidlskce—Cameron Street Ewt, opposite Ash burton Brewery,



Stevens' ' OF OTEPHENS . "DROS. GOODS TO STEPHENS GROCERIES ALL PARTS OTEPHENS' 0J? b CROCKERY ASHBCRTON STEPHENS' . , - IRONMONGERY or by STEPHENS' RAILWAY. FURNISHINGS QTEPHENS' ,*.' ' u^._/^ " O, GLASS WARE ' ; ... STEPHENS' ' - ' ' ''' ' CHINA . THE STEPHENS' MARKET ADDRESS STEPHENS is HOUSE • . _ MARKET OTEPHENS' t gROS. HOUSE," Stepbenis burn^tt : '" STREET. NEW SEEDS.'"'NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons'' WITH SEEDS rou SPRING "SOWING Which have jusc come to hand. . CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. ' WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ityegrass, Golden Tares, Early Snowdrop; Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other . EAKLX POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. „ EMPTY *'OR SALE, new patent. j. scalY & co. v F§lso



■ ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. \ Fruit Trees. {"VNE of the Largest Stocks 'bf ill kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. ; Forest Trees OF ALL SORT'S. Orriaiinental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses ; LARGE AND CHOiCE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS i Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best , : As we are purely Nurserymen, atid.do' not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely..on ..obtaining, what is most likely td prove 'satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON STARTLING NEWS. James Porter^ THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has ' j FEIJIT TREES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks, j ROSES, a Choice Selection ; ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. \ FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special lino of two - years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHEYS ANTkIGMUMS. T have been at great, expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prizo-takoi'R direct from English find American Growers, and my success nt Hip two last Chryfianthemnm Shows at Chrietchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Shjok, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall rocuive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m Octiber James Porter, 1 CLIFTON NURSERY, i ALLENTON» ASHBUitTON



. If; Collins & Go. A RE Making Bona Firle REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, ilEGffi I !('R* l\. GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. '' ' ■■•,.■' '- NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware,, jFArmand^ardon Tools, X«wii]^ Also,—New Stocks of TINWARE 6t eveirf description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING H^TERIMS' m.the Countyi, ' [ OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT ( a under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. ChApman, ia'd every .'deadriptlon of Paints supplied. : BIRCH TIMBER a¥ss (iti PER tOOft, Newcastle, Westport, MdunViorners, and ' hu. Malvern Goal. < ■ W. H. CtiILUNS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. -*v — Ar'vxrTc i?nTj/^oyal Insurance Company. AGkISTS gORJGrey Valley CW Company. S. SALEK, ' ,'.'.', . Watchmaker and Jeweller ; i " TEMPORARY PREMISES LT W. 0. DAVIS REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire, Fire. Fire. ' MUST BE CLEARED AT AWTT' PHICE." . .) M BSTOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, thas to be SOLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. ;>.., ' ; FOR Wedding Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. These will be found goods specially (suitable and at Less than COST PRICE. MUST 1J U CLEARED. Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on fis usiM; .'} fJ; ;j r jsi SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWRT.LER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Lateof the firm Jof Sparrow and Berrymaii), "WILL O^EZST lnja Few Days wilha Complete New Slock of Tweeds,. Coatings, and^Meirs Mercery. NOTK THE ADDRESS :. ■ -'[ gg^ rllic Shop bulwcen J. Sculy aud Co.'s.and - ■ ' H..C. Hogcrs. EAST STREET, ASIIBURTON/ ■ ■ .■. 8 200



To FARMERS ANP OTHERS. FOR SALE—A Sheep Farm of 1101 Acre's 2 roods ; also an Improved Firm of 203 acres. FOR SALE—Two allotments, each con-, twining 5 acres, near the County Sale yairds. jvTO, 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 m Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK Estate Agent. .;.■■.,.. Public JNotices. "' BluFifjiiir™ « ESTABLISHED 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot fosue, Discount, Deposit, and .Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up! ; ;>i Caoital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund' £990,000 T7Y)R tho transaction r, of General JD > Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAU on THURSDAY, 14th i July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. . ,F/ou the Bah ' of New South Wales, W. <*. Itliiml, ' ' IXSPECIOB. Ohristchurch, July 11,189/. 7 7 '~CLCyEES.~CLOVRES. CLOVERS. T' H A V E FOR SALE -J. , , AT 'LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, ;. i A Large Quantity ot Cowgrass Red Clover White Clover Alsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy Ribgrass ,sc., &c, &c. These:;j3peds s are tfe /best; obtainable, and farmers contemplating siowing down during the present season will do well to compare quality m conjunction with price before purchasing elsewhere. Machine Dressed RYEGRASS, true perennial, on sale m any quantities. John U. If estell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameron Strbft, Asheukton, near Post Office, Thos, F. KilwortJi, I'kopbijutob rpHESE works are well equipped with L best, Modern Machinery for th<a Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK m Iron or Timber. Specialties. The manufacture of GRASS AND GRAIN CLEANING ..-"• MACHINERY, WATER WHEELS FOR PUMPING, IRRIGATION, ETC. THE REPAIRS OF Traction, Portable, and Stationary Engines, tteioer? ani Binders etc. BJ.B B. E. Dowle, {4THE TIMES TAILOB/' HAS just received the latest novelties m•■ , ■ TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc . Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m the, town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART j MENT. Note "Address. —Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. :.). 4 B ° A D Et NOTICE. TTAYING PURCHASED from Mr ) I Jameß Craigib, the whole of his STOCK PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable; - ;: John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. ;"' •■••■■' :<-::-: ■ ■ • ':-;':'- '- 7 80' Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection : s ;:V. ■ ■ -»F ■■_■■■■■■ :- ' ■ PRIZE -M ED AL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The mosfc attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should, see them, buy them, ani wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' Hafe and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed , : ,\TEE LARGEST STOCK • ■•■■ 9^' : ■. •,■ LADIES'& CENTS'BOOTS jn Oailtdrbury to selept frpin, ( Agent for the Celebrated Standard I n^ake. NEW GOODS open m all Departments. AHDREW ORR,



MISS BARRATI'S PRIVATE SCHOOL. Cameron Street West, WILL RE-OPEN I ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Course of Instruction : English, Music, Drawing and Singing. Miss Bakratt will be at home from 6th inst. 9.43 ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton. Announcement TWO NIGHTS ONLY, SATURDAY & MONDAY, Sjsv. 10 & 12, AFTER O.\E OF TUB MOsT SUCCESSFUL SEASONS EVER KNOWN IN CHKISTCHUKCH." wins' Surprise Party | At SL. THE moat marvellous and astounding Entertainment that e^er visited New Zealand. Read Ohristchurch Papers. Prices—-3/-,. 2/-, 1/-. Particulars m future issue. Box plan at Friocllanrler's. «..;.48 WALTER PRICE. CIRCUS ! CIJRCUS ! ! THE GREAT AMUSEMENT FEAST, HAVES' GRAND ALLIED CIROUS. Coming m all its undivided vaitnees. ASHBURTON—TWO NIGHTS, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, September 8 and 9. "IJTAMMOT H Tents erected m Hefford's IVi. Padiock. The best of all Circuses. Daring and graceful Lady Ridjbrs. Wonderful Gymnasts, Acrobats, and Tumblers. The Greatest Equestrians. The Funniest of Clowns. Tha oinly original and marvellous Tankard Japanese Troupe. William Organ and his troupe of wild Bronco' Horses and See-Saw Ponies, six m number. The most perfect trained horses; iri • the world, who; go through performances that are really astonishing to all beholder?. No one should miss seeing them. Admission—- Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s. Children, lialfprice. Doors open' at; 7.30, Com mence at 8. 9* MR JOHN G- RESTELL,: ;_ SHEEP FEED. ■; WANTED* for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apnly JOHN G. RESTELL* FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction, with the New Zealand Loan ano Mjsr-.' CANXitE Agency Company Limited^—- The whole of the well-known Buccleueli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 g26 AORIES' The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Soraers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want of good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on ; very ( liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., } Christchurch and Rakaia; Or, JOHN G. .RES*JSLL; 8 96 , Asliburton. t, —- ■ \ ' *'==g CLEARING SALE. MR D. THOMAS b»s received in structions from Mr F. Cass, to SELL At HIS FARM, Fore's Road, on THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 1892, The whole of his LIVE & DEAD STOCK, Comprising^ IMPLEMENTS, etc. Traction Engine, by Fowler 5 feefc Combine and Elevators, complete 1 Grain Drill, 17 coulter, by Duncan 1 Cambridge Roller, with canisters 1 Dray and Frame, 1 Wagrgon 1 Swamp Plough, 1 Double-furrow Plough, 1 Single-furrow Plough 2 Chaff Cutters, 6 Leaf Harrows 1 Disc Harrow, with S«?ed Box 1 Peering Reaper and Binder 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 100 sacks Chick Wheat I Stack Oat Sheaves, and sundries to numerous to mention. LIVE STOCK. II Draught HORSES ; 6 HACKS, including TAIH), :the well-known hunter 200 Sound - mouthed MERINO EWES, m lamb 1 Bay MARE, Nell| 1 Bay MARE, Rose, 5 years, by Kel vin, out of an Old Major mare Bay COLT, 2 years ; by Kelvin,] broken to plough Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. D.THOMAS, 8t 197^ Stock Salesman. Public Notices? ~~^ Hink de Paris mHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. Enlarged l*liotos, MR D. L. McINNES, a member of the British-American Enlarging 0o M of Australasia, is at present m ASHBURTON, TAKING ORDERS. Enlargements, executed m the highest style of art, can be taken from any small sdzed photo, and are guaranteed not to fade or turn yelloAV. Those having pictures which they value should not lose this opportunity of having them reproduced. Orders can be left at Duvane's Ashburton HoteL ■ 9J33 MASSEY REAPER & BINDER. A N EXPERT will be m attendance O on or about the 10th SEPTEMBER NEXT, to OVERHAUL MASSEY MACHINES. Farmers wishing to have their Binders. THOROUGHLY REPAIRED, are re quested to send them lo our Yards, Moore street, on or before the above date. B*l9B FRIEDLANDER BROS. KAIRDRESbER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Peqfbssop v Robqi'tokj, Last Street, Ashbutton, with a complete jptock of Tobacconist's .Goods. : y. ■■ ■ . ■ .... TM. ; H4IRD,RESS|]!fG DEPARTMENT is under thp superyibipn of Mr JamcH Purrliasc, go well and favorably known m the



GOVERNMENT mqttceS. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.' EXCURSION FARES TO DUNBDIN FOR STEEPLECHASE MEETING SEPTEMBER, 9,& 10. \ RETURN fares from Ashburton 32s . first class, 22s 6d second. The tickets will be issued on September 8 and 9, and will be available for- return till the 13th. The journey must be commenced on the day on which the ticket is taken out, and may be broken at any station where the train stops after the passenger has travelled tv.enty miles from the station where the ticket was issued. By Order. 9*32 Business Notices. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. f ■ BIENNIAL ELECTION. IN pursuance of the Regulation iof Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments thereto, and the Town ifis tricts Act, 1881, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to acfc as Comrtiis sioners of the Tinwald Town Board, fill be held on WEDNESDAY, September 28, 1892, afc the Templar Hall. NOMINATIONS must be addressed and delivered to the Returning Officer, or delivered to him -it the Templar Hall, not liter than noon iOn MONDAY, September 12, 189?. I ALFRED A. FOOKS, 9t45 Returning Officer. NEW ZEALAND iIFARMIRS 7"AND COUNTRY SETTLERS' LEAGUE. A PUBLIC MEETING, under the ; auspices of the Ashburton branch of the above League will be held afc the Schoolhouse, Willowby, on FRIDAY, September 9; at 7.30 f.m.,far the purpose of explaining and discussing the scope and objects of the League. ,9 41 PHOTOGRAPHS. ; GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS. "pHE Public delighted with the A Professor's work. The fir t lot of proofs are now ready for distribution, and »re. on view at the Studio, jlVfoore street, where the Public are requested to inspect the work, which will compare farorably with any m the colony. Come early. Business booming. Customers delighted. Studio hours from 9.30 to p<m. A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Paval Hotel). 7fl ATTANTED, Married Couple"without VY encumbrance; Wife as cook and housekeeper; man, general farm hand. ' References required. Apply personally i or by letter. W- P. GRANT, 9J4B_ Chertsey. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL •\':..'■■ PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. tj\ H E \ NNU A L HpRJIE PARADE Will be held at the Ashburton County Saleyards on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1892, ;y ■ ' At 10.30 p.m. ' ■;■" j ' ■ Entries—Stallions 5,5, close with the Undersigned on TUESDAY, September 27, afc 5 p.m. Admission to grounds, Is ; Members free. JNO. J. C QU\NE, 9)346 Secretary. £14,500 TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, at Current Rates of luteresf, m sums of £500 and upwards. Apply MILES AND CO., 9§51 .' A^tbuttop. FOR SALE BY PRITaTE TREATY. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO y are instructed by Messrs E. B. and R. Millton to offer for Private Sale TWELVE FARMS adjbininfi;the Winch'moreEstate, varying from 100 to 600 Acres. Apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch. Or to the Land and Stock Agents m Asbburton. Mr G, Robertson, Wihchmore road, is n charge of the farms. ' 9*49 ~WHY"RUN"UP TSOCTORS' BILLST" THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. MEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, ssed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Ounnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used m the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular; and full particulars to Cunningtox & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester s f«cb, Christchurch. 9 50 T" WILL OFFER AT THE ARCADE SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, 1892, At one o'clock. A CAMBRIDGIi ROLLERS. 9f52 P. THOMAS. Tucker A Jlean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT'S & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, ' AKD; '''■■ BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. v . OATS, BRAM, CHAFF, &c, &c. Tucker & «eaii, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, A Iford Forest. Deering All-Steel Binders.; Odams' Superphosphates. 1 mpCOB AND TjE A N WEST SOT^T.' ; •



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTOtf. ANNUAL EJECTION OP COUNCILLORS, IHERiBY give notice that the fol : , lowing persons hays been duly nonii-! nated as Candidates for the Office of Councillors, viz :— WILLIAM ANDERSON, EGBERT MONORIEFF CUTII BERT&QN, JAMEri CHARLES pUNCAN, RUDOLPH FKIEDLANJJJSR, ' JOHN ORR. And I further give notice that a Poll f,ov.ihfi JSlection of THREE of the above | mentioned Candidates, will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baling Square west, on' THURSDAY, the Bth j day of September, 1892, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. jjoi'ough Council Office, i mAahbvirton, S©pten)l|r 1, 1892. 9p4



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