CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tha opinions axpiessed by our correspondents.)

THE FARMERS' LEAGUE.

TO THE KDITOB. Sm,—lii your issue of the 6th xnst. 1 see that Mr Purnell accuses me of having been "very uncandid and endeavouring to mystify your readers." I deny having attempted to do anything of the sort. My remarks about his .nan with £6000 were meant for your subscribers, who were perfectly well aware of the exemption of £300 allowed on incomes. Does he take farmem< for * lot of fools and not able to read your paper? Nearly every man of them has carefully read Mr John.Holmes? letters, and to his able exposition of the law, I venture to say, they aw much in* debted; but they wiD reco«niie his ex- j treme cases and make the hecessaiy allowance. What ■» poor compliment to farmers' intelligence to argue on the sup- I position that they -were insnch ignorance. But that was jast of a piece with the i proceedings at hi* meeting]; for did he not announce m his, address "that the programme of Wb Leagu«i would* be distri buted among them m printed form " ; he got the unthinking to vote for it:; take_a copy, and then see what was m it. He very wisely did not attempt to explain it, but to tell them of the Maritime Council, Knights of Labor, and the socialism of the day—the st»uggles*of apeopleto -<nim from a position worse than slavery. To tell us that the railways have bene fited the people ofDunedinand Christ church quite as much as the people of the country is, mmy opinion, not true. Let the unemployed speak, and our charit able institutions 1 The greater part of your readers will remember-the prices paid for land to Mr Grigg, to Mr Mooro, and others some years back ; and how Mr McLean, was able to let some of his. land for cropping at as much as £2 an aW. These prices were the result of larae public expenditure. H« says that "the construction of railways alone has aug mented the population? of these cities fourfold." It greatly helped, and if he would insert after the word "alone the words " and land monoply," I think he would be near the mark. He will say the law made no respect of persons ; true, but the dimculties.in the way could only be overcome by a wan of means. A certain class of people—l think Mr Grigg and Mr Purnell are the b*sßt representatives we have of that ciaea,—commonly kncvn^ as land sharks; each one of these had a pilot fish—a henchman deeply learned m the law. They worked m pairs then as they do now ; they were the gridironera of the provincial days; the men who made us fence m our corn for fear it should go to their cattle ; the men that always kept cheir agent's name on the application book at the land office; the men that would rather have seen the devil on their run looking for a corner peg, than an honest man for a piece of God's earth to rest on—that class of people made the law* to suit themselves. I cannot blame the peopleifor following their example ; and it strikes me that it will go hard—tery hard—but they will better the instruction given. ■ With regard to th« land tax m India, Mr Purnell will not have it as a tax, but as a tent paid to the Government for the use of the soil. He tells us India is a conquered country, and its people must pay (the more's the pity) whatever taxes its rulers see fit to impose, be they just «r unjust. It is a wonder the Tory within him did not couple Ireland with India ; for the Tory is a substantial prop to our House of Lords, to which he says we will have to look for our rightb and liberties. I am not afraid of the demagogues that mtke him quake, and "Hansard" will show you that the labor members are a credit to the House. And as for the term "land tax." Henry Fawcett, pro fessor of political economy, calls it so, but as he was a blind man, he could not be expected to see through the matter m well as Mr Charles William Purnell, of Aehburton, with both his eyes open. I differ most decidedly from the League because it insists on person*! property being taxed the same as land. Were it so Mr PurneU's man with his £6000 deposited m the bank at 5 per cent would have to pay £25 a ye*r—one shilling and eteht pence m the £ en his income, and farmers would have to pay the same tin fcheir deposits. That is what was done under the Property Tax, but how they will go free; the bank will pay on in born** and> such mm will be encouraged to live with us, and we will be able to borrow ohbetter terms, '*■ [ In the matter of the graduated tax, Mr Purnell says I have tried to mislead your eadera by not stating that it ranges from one-eighth of a penny m the £ to one, penny three farthings. I must apologise for not mentioning that; it looks to be a Seat hardship when not fairly stated, ere it is—it is a net of a finer mesh made on purpose to cafceh valuable land Sharks, and none can Bet away of less value than £210,000. You will have read of their great voracity; it is wonderful; but one of the species here alluded to has been known to swallow a house and a whole family. Oh, mon strous ! to think that we should be asked to league together for such shark preserva- I have taken a Urga number o! valua-; tlons from the Wakenui rate roll and worked them but Under the property tax, and also under the land tax, and I don t believe that there are three men Hi the whole of the Road District who will have to pay more under the land tax than they would mrioWthe property tit*; and a large number will pay but little more than half. Here are the properties of four well known farmers :—(1) Actual value of 300 acres, £1900 ; add to that the value of the stock and other personal property (thif is not to be understood to be strictly correct, but only an estimate as near a* 1 can get it) £350; total, £2250; deduct, £SOO-, rate oft *n» penny m the pound, £7 5s lOd. The saoie under the land and income tax; uniaprpf«J ffluf, £1398; deduct £500 ; a penny m the popnd on the rate»We Yalup>,£3 \M Wd\ \ (2) Actual value of 398 acres, £5148 { add £650 «&•;;#./ifnSSj^.-i0?1 * personal property.... total, £0698 ; deduct £500; rate of m§ #e^jr m the pound, £21 13s 2d. The name under the land tax; unimproved y»|ue, £3556 ; rate of one penny, £14 16s 4d. This being ovsr £2500 there is no exemption. _ (3) ASfcual value of- W acres, Jjgjj bid «n the plains, £2642; add £530 value of stock and other personal property; total,. £81721 deduct £500 ; rate of one Denny m the pound, £11 2s Bd. The iame wider the land tax; unimproved value, £2367; deduct exemption of £86 10s; rate of one penny, £911? Wk (4) Actual value of 765 acres, £6258 ; add value of stock »nd other personal property £730; total, £698$ > deduct £500; rate of one penny m the pouna, £27 0s M- The same under the land tax; £8588; rate of one penny, £23 5s Bd. This property comes undetf the graduated tax-, bo there will have to be added a rate of & of a penny cm £5588, viz., £2 18s 2d ; making the total tate £26 3s 10d. Until I figured out these I was not aware that farmers were going to be so much benefited by the change, and I am aure they will be agreeably surprised at the results. I think I have not done the Propery Tax any injustice, for the grain on hand and cash m bank is left out of the calculation. ', I cannot conclude this letter without saying that I think the League has treated Mr Purnell very shabbily. In all the yariMiont ** hw} V^^ upo» ft* words

.** under the same laws " it has not recog nised his fad—his Htrange delusion —that a man m the town has three votes, and a man m the country only one; »nd his opinion that if a man should have the misfortune to lose all his property he should lose his vote also. Let us judge him gently ; perhaps he is right nrd only doing his best to follow that part of Scrip ture which says " unto everyone that hath shall be given, but from him that hath not, shall be taken away that which he hath." May he neyer be so unfortunate. Did you notice this extraordinary state -1 iwmt m the petition of the League r— "Mortgage securities on land* are the chief means by which we provide at our death incomes for our widows and chil dren." How strange ! Is that true? I believe it is. Yes, there are the Rhodes, thq Robinsons, the Campbells and small or try of the same speciei ; families who may live on mortgage securities from the cradle 1 to the grave r it is right they should be looked after. But where are th# men that should come to the front m defence of , mr widows and children ? That's the question. They are worship ing the Golden Calf. The petitioners would stalk their una bashed selfishness behind our widows and orphans m order to gain their own ends. Wealth and education but make men look mo*e foolish when their prejudice has taken the place of reason. The above aentenee quoted should be enough to make every working farmer recoil frbm contact with the League. That "we " letja us see through the mask. The League seems to have no othier-object m «iew but its f own aggrandizement—it is a wolf m sheep's clothing that would feed on human flesh and never be satisfied.^-! «m; etc., * James Brown.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER FftlSS A3SOCI4TION,

Wellington, August 10. . A knuke Story.' The " Horowhonua Timea " says that a adder six feet long was found by a settler m; the district, sucking milk from one of his cows, and killed. The settler recently came from Victoria, and it is supposed the snake found its way over with nirn m straw packing. This m the third snake killed m the Island m the last few years.

A Government parade of the: Ashbutton Rifles was held at the drill ahed on Tuesday evening. The company musteredihirty-eigbt under lieutenant Miiller and were exercised m battalion drill and|company formations. After drill several new recruits were sworn m. : 'i: ■■■■" :' :' ■' ■''■-' , The vclue of imports m the colony during tUe quarter ending June was £1,412,330, as against £1,144,271 m same quarter last year. The figures at the principal centres were— Auckland, £300,083; Wellington, £360,140; Lyttelton and Christchurch, £258,941; Dunedin, £309,166. The exports were— £2,210,278, as against £2,315,124 for the same period m 1891—Auckland, £250,837; Wellington, £182,958; Napier, £196,240; Lyttelton and Christchurch, £644,388 ; Dunedin, £331,44*; Invercargill, £230,009. The value of different articles of export l WOTe-imio**, £427,169; fisheries, £47,409;, forests, £155,665; animals and animal pro duce, £1,265,387-';■ agricultural products, £316,487; manufactures, £96,942; miscel p laneous, £38,964. The number of vessels entered inwards for the quarter was 160, with aggregate tonnage of 148,379, as against 171 vessels with 140,843 tons m the June quarter , last year. The outbound vessels were 177, with 167,036 tons, as against 193, with 162,508 tons. The second of the series of social gather ings m connection with St Stephen s Church was held m the Sunday schoolroom on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, the entertainment being alto gether a very one.- The room was tastefully decorated' with evergreens, and on small tables were distributed books and pictures m abundance, whilst draughts and other games provided amusement. Songs were contributed by . Mesdames Denshire, Williams, Messrs W. B. Dixon of Rakaia and P. Williaus, Mrs Mayne being the accompanist. All the vocalists sang well and Mr Dixon was deservedly encored for his second song " Good bye Sweet Heart, Good bye." Miss M. Biuxatt also played two solos on the piano. Ample refreshirents were supplied by Mesdames A. Curtis and Thomas, who were assisted by many will ing helpers. The Rev £. A. Scott speaking on Church matters made special reference to the next work to be undertaken by the parish, stating that the erection of a Sunday School m Hampstead had been .re commended by the Vestry, This recommen dation was to have been considered at a parish meeting held last Friday but owing to the small attendance had been adjourned till next Sunday. In conclusion he thanked all those who had helped in' making the gathering so successful and asked those present to join m tinging the National Afltliem.

THE ASJELBTIIKrON GUARPIJST: WEDNESDAY, ATTGtTST^ 10, 1893



'A .BOtJT $cjjty Ac W Good <I«^ps. XjL Apply ' : "■*.? Y:-Xi H. JOHNSTON, 8 49 Lyi>tt, Westerfield. S, MAW»ri]V« A Co., " LtMtTED -.) t .i BHEWJEK& ? 'of the FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUK^jp '" ' "' SPARK:LrX«.i' ' PALESBiTTER kLtS • TO BK bBTAINJH) IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKTSS, nHRTSTCH^ROH BRBWBOT A>*o or j Mr H.ZANDER, ASJIBTJRTON, > ___ . : ■•■it ON,, DRAUGHT AT ' , THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON,' : IHK TISWALD; * HOTEt, - ■ "v.Ti.fOvii'ii .".':;■-' i-. ■ • ■ t-' , ;: BAI.L W,A- y t H.^4'Jl '»■



NEW SHOEING FQRGEr >j AND. :' BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. F X A. TS X ' I>;A V. V, Late oi Ashburton Forks, 1 TT7ISHES to, inform his friends and W the' public of the Ashburton dis tricb that he has OPENED* m above Business 1 m NEW PREMISES, WA£ASUI*OAD, Behind Post Office and k»lworth*s bhop., _.—. • i He.trusts that with good workmanship j and strict attention to business to merit; \ a sha.re of public support. Horse shoeing ft specialty ' . i $L. ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. J Fruit Trees! r\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds' m the Colony—guaranteed the fcest ob tainable. ' > ;, Forest Trees " '■""■"" OF'ALL'-SOIBTS.- Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses. '„ '■ ; > i ' LARGE AND CHdICB COt^ECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS"' Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best* i t s_ ■ . As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is most likdy to prove satisfactory either for.exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, ■-'-■• 'NURSERYMAN,-/ ■



■ -j|flfllC~ Jgfc JlßflL^ m •'. .. ,i s  •—: <«■■'■ ,-.. i;> gf . •■, ^ .S v ALE • ; :' " ' , at-,./ ; - , ' "THE CORNERS - *• i o TTTK ARE OFFERING a large quantify of Heavy press Cloths (pti|qM#f V¥ Greys and Maroons) formerly Id M per yard for 7Mr per paai.fmimtkM requiring a good useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girls should*see thift line, A line of Gents' White Shirts, all sizes, formerly Ss 6d, for 3s 9d.. ; Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 18s 6d, for 7s 6d*. Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers (striped) formerly 10s §d> for ?• lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing lines, and cannot be replaoed!ander the regular prices. > ■•- • . "' . S-^<^;sf i%' f ,®-%s*pJW ALTHOUGH ALL ' OU& GOODS ARE < rr 3! NEW AND FRESH, NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THE LATE FIRE, They are Offered at Prices to Compete wltk »ama«ecl Goods. : JoMt Orr amd ~> do. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE teROHTANTSr;AfND GENERAL IMPORTERS. OF THEIR LARGE AND VAKIEDV STOCKS, ,WBICH THEY A re ..: . NOW: OFFERING AT y .'•" \'!' lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQI7IREMENT3 A SPECJiAtTY ' i-T ' : GRiEATEST VARIETY IN ASHBDETON.: ; V f BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRfaHTS f,COACHBTJILTSE?IB»^ AND PAINTERS', MATERIAL Exceptional Bargain^ IN STOVES RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELEQTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FORNTBHWG- OuODS, tfUNS,'»' . i AMMUNITION AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES; ' ■. \ :.< - , , ' -  - WALLPAPERS ' , . AND « BRtSHWARE .' " ' Oat Stotks ot Clovers will be landed vi a fe* daye, Quality is described ,as Superfine. Samples 3 with Quotations, on application. .•"'..' BATIBFAGTIOJST. DURING the last twelve months we have been compelled' to Enlarge and Extend our Premises THREE TIMES m order to meet the demands of OUR LARGE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves that Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz .— BEST FIT- BEST STOCK,. BEST WORKMANSHIP • AND } BEST VALUE- * SPAKROW & BERBYMAN T JIIIjORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



.PUDIIO -«:•• •-• ' ' '• E V E N I N'Ci' 01 ITS -K-R: ENGLISH. Latin, French, and GrreV i Classics, 'Mathematics, Bo<>kk"ep ing, etc. Cindidatetf conched for Ma'r'cii Jati'on and Civil Service. . , MUSI C—Pianoforte ■ and Smgui'. Classes. For terms, etc., apply D. JONES, g 2<i ' Catholic School. 5 PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. ■ S^'Aaßfa*f)R|ASflßtJ|lTON, ? ? :; i W^Wptfe|and f^ipll^. The case of Teßts and Lenses were m Mi Salefc's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NUT DESTROYED. H« "Isj prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with "-.LAZARUS' " SPECIALITY" SPECTACLES, A new nrstem ,of &eMuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision.' VWI NOTICE. FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Mk W. 0. Davis's premises at the corner, my Business tfill be temporarily carried o* fchere i erection, of new premises. • ' ,3 "' All Goods wHl< be nold at reduced jPriceß to dear. New Stock to arrive tst Tairiui, now m- port; ■ .'..'"' \ r ' My Workshop not having been de stroyed work will be carried o;i there as uxual. Orders can be left at either wx>i^ 'shop m old plaoe or at Bu»in«as Premuei, Davis'sCorner. .'.,'* . • ■ All work will be attended to with promptitude/ - • - - 7*6B' ./'•,.• V J. W. HARDLEY. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN, ARRANGEMENTS FOR GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE ' *' -. CHASES AT CHRISTCHURCH, AUGUST 11 & 13. CHEAP ONE DAY EXCURSION, AUGUST 11. "OETURN FARES .by Excursion on **■*> August 11, froni Tiraa^u, Eating, and intermediate stations, 9s first clat.B, 78 second ; Windermere, Winslow, Hinds, Si 6d and 6b 6d; Tinwald to Rakaia inclusive, 7s and os. The train by which these tickets will be available will be due from Rangitata at 8.8, Hinds 8.38, Winslow 8*53, Tinwald 9.3, Ash burton 9.17, Chertsey 9.46, Rakaia 10, stopping: at flag stations if. required, arriving at Christchurch at 11.45 a.m.. It will return at 4.5(5 p.m., and^e' due from . Rakaia at 6.58, Chertsey 7.18, arriving at Adhburton at 7.47, Timaru 10.5 p.m. The ordinary 7.20 a.m. train from Ash burcon to Christchurch, and 4.15 p.m. from Christchurch to Ashburton will not run on .Aug. .11. The Excursion train will bake their place, and between Ashburton" mid Christchurch will convey ordinary passengers as .'well as excursionists, and stop at all the stations where those ordinary trains usually stop, if required. ON SATURDAY, August 13, the ordinary 4.15 p.m.. train from Christ church to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arriving ftttAshburtoh at 7.55 p.m. --• %*, -: * ON AUGUST 11, the train from Methven to Rakaia will start at 8.25 a.m.y and run 1 hour 35 minbtes later than timetable times, to connect with the train due from Rakaia for Christchurch afc 10 n.m. The train from Rakain to Methven on Aug. 11 and 13 will start at 7.5 p.m., *nd run 35 minutes later than timetable times. B*4o BY ORDER. "bargains, bargains, BARGAINS. fPHE Undersigned having decided to JL ; wmd up his Business at Ashbnrton, announces to the public of town'and district that he will OFFER FOR SALE TIF L THE 20th CURRENT, THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK PAPERHANGINGS. GLASS, PAINTS, into;, UNDER COST PRICE, To ensure quick despatch. All claims against me are requested to i, be sent mat once; '■•'■ \ All accounts owing me are requestnd to be paid to Mr J. Higgs, whose receipt will be sufficient discharge, before the 20th AUGUST, after which date legal proceedings will be .taken for their re covery. JAMES "cftAIGIE. PAINTER, &c, Burnett Stkbet, Corner of Arcade. 8*3(5 ____^ John <*. RESTEt.ii, GRAIN & WOOL STORES '; WEST, STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL to COMMISSION AGEN.T, &c. GASH PURCHASER , WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGHASS SEED, etc COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE- Cornsacks, Woolpficks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General | Farm and Station Stores, &c. \ Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. '..,'.- AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. l \ ■ - Howard's Digging Plough* *' Cooper's Sheep Dip « ■ ~" ■ Sutherland's xanu - re , I ..... _—. i -■" , . JOHN &■ BEBTELL, In conjunction with the cahvuc AWKBrcy co., xd. ' JOHN; R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business, on the most favorable terms. > —— ' * f, w 00iL..; woon.l wool. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES . " MADK AOaTNBT ENSJING ULIPS, No (li'tnmission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATKS OF I INTEREST



rpEjN,DKES |te invited for building ■*■ additions to business premises "for Messrs Mitchell and Turner. Plans and specifications at my officp. Tenders close on MOJS'DAY, 15th inst., at 5 p.m. ; the lowest or any tender not necessarily^ ac-% cepted. i R. BIRD, 8 69 Architect. Kink <le Paris (MONDAY) and THURSI)AYv with Band an usual. Saturday Afternoon .FREE. Skates 6d. VXr H V WEAR SLOPS, VV . when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER "■ AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, «. E. Dowle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor cangite. JL,oskl AN EXTRA PAIR OF tROUSERS !: GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. , 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT i FROM- s '(THE TIMES* TAILOR," .Opposite Mr Bullock* . Office, ARCADE. ■ •,,.-■ . . i JT. T. FORD •% CO "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL CORES IN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 164, HkREFORD STREW, CHRISTOHTACH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION \ AGENTS - : For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce^ LAND and STATIONS .valued and sold \H either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingbon Market weekly. .Ashburton and Tinvald every alternate Tuesday. ,;. ;<  , :_, Kirwee and Darnell monthly. CLEARJNG SALES m Town or Country , . Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and, Delivery of' Stock en-1 trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. ' Postal Address— i ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J.T.FORD, Auctioneer fUIIF IlfSfUTIfiW ! ' ESTABLISHBD 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank '■ ot Issue,. Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. ' ! "V S uthorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up ! Capital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund. : £990,000" TTIOR thfl transaction of General JD Banking Business this. Bank will open at RAKAU on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Bank of New South Wales, :^i:l».J'iiiiiiia;i.- INSPECTOR. Christchurch, July 11,189*. 7 7 LOOK_HERE IN order to make room for bur Spring goods which are just arriving, we are obliged to clear out our SURPLUS STOCK. And m order to do so quickly we have determined to offer them to the Public*at about COST PRICE. Come early and secure bargains. All work done m Our usual first class style. ';' ■■" ■'•' ': '; ■ ■; ' H. AW. Cra!«:head, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD. rpHE above Board invites Tenders for X J-he following work :- - I.—Forming about seventy chains Coldstream Main Road near South Road, and twd fords. 2.—Clearing Tussocks and Metalling neit section of same road ; about three miles. 3.—lmproving Lowcliffe Main Road from Boundary Road West, about one mile, and three fords. 4.—lmproving same road, next section to Surveyors' Road, about one mile, and two fords. s.—Metalli% |anfe road from Sur veyors' Road to Lowcliffe sheep yards ; about 2£ miles. 6.—Forming Brogden's Road, about forty chains ; metalling on same road about fifteen chains; and hauling and; spreading about, cixty cubic yards of metal on Beach ■,■ Road, by Mr McKeage's, 7—Cleaving Tussocks on Main South Road near Mr .Grant's; a|x?ut f mile. B.—*f'learing Tussocks and . St.Qne picking South Road and Ooldstreara Main Road; one mile (more or less). > ■'■■■■'■:<*■:< •■■ "■ ■ ..'; ' 9,_St,one-picking South Road, hy O'Hara's; about 1\ mile. 10.—Forming about fifteen chains South "Road m Hinds Township. 11.—Improving Coldstream-Ealing Road small sections and two fords ; also South Road near Ealing. 12.—Renewing fence at Hinds Pound, about twenty-six chains ; labor only. Tenders to be delivered tothe' Clerk, Ashburton, before five p.m. on August 14, or at the Road Board Office, Long lands, before two p.m. on August 15. No tenders necessarily accepted..; Specifi cation^ c»W b(S Seen at niy office, Aeh* burton, and aiter to-day at Mr Norrish's, UM*': J. C. BELL, Clerk to the Board. J August2 L^B92L ___^^ ■* I T " 1 3 The % est 'TeaT IN THE WORLD. H.ysl>p's CeyJon. NINIAN H^SLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel Btreet. Christchurch. Have Healthy Children by nourishing taem with Aulsebrook ai-J. Co's Arrow root Biscuits ••Dont put off imtfl to-morrow the pleasures of to-divy, but ride a, • Calliope Bicycle at once." Illustrated price list, Saville's, Colombo street, Chnstchurch,



~ MR T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOR SaLE : -1216 Acres, Mount Somers District. 647 ... Hinds 440 ... Dromore 488 ... Wakanui »i 495 ... Westerfiold 500 ... Mount Sometß ... 441 ... Wakanui 205 ... Westerfield 502 ... Hinds 376 ... Mount Somers 79 ... Hinds 500 ... Lyndhursfc And other Properties. FOR SALE—23£ Acres, close to town, nice little Homestead. TO LET—Three-roomed Cottage, Peter street. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. 1 Public Notices M" RS CON LAN and Miss Arsott. i Costume Makers, having opened unders' Buildings, are prepared to guarantee foerfeoti fib, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from 10s 8d- , .[ ■■■'- 7J154 j POSTPONEMENT. ' QWING to counter attraction* the Chertsejr Library Concert HAS BEEW POSTPONED TILL AUGUST 26. GEO. SCARLETT, 8162 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE ' BRIGADE. A SPECIAL MEETING of the above J\. Brigade will be held TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, August 11, at 7-30 p.m, . Business—Election of Lieutenant.. H. H. FOOKS, : - Secretary, August 10, 1892. 8 65 TVTOTICE is hereby given that the -L-~ Lonpbeach Road Boerd intend on September 5, 1892, to strike a General Rate of five-eighths of a penny m the £ on the rateable value of the rateable property jh. the Longbeach District for the twelve months commencing on the lat day of April, 1892, and ending on, the 31st day of March, 1893, payable m one siim on the 96th day of September, 1892, and that the Rate Book is open for in spection at the office of Messrs Fooks and Son, Ashburton. By Order, I C. E. FOOKS & SON, B*7o Clerks to the Board. ■jVTOTICE is hereby given m pursuance ■*■* of the "Pnblic Reserves Act, 1885," that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Football Club's Match on SATURDAY, August 20th inst, on which day CHARGES WILL BE MADE FOR ADMISSION thereto on the following scale, viz:— For each Adult One Shilling For each Horse One Shilling For each Trap One Shilling R. BIRD Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. August 10, 1892. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY give Notice that an ELEO JL TION to fill the Extraordinary Vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the election .of Cr. Bird, as Mayor, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, On THURSDAY, the lßtfi day of August, 1892. I NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon, on THURSDAY, the llth day of August inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton. August 1, 1892. 8 3 TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. <■■■•■■ BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg to offer to Farmers, Builders and others, their requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, COAL. COAL. COAL. "T Am now Receiving into Stock 100 TONS OP VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, Which I shall Sell at .LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MALVERN AND MOUNT SOMERS ■ •■.-■ • COAL;- ;. ? Kept m Stock. John O. Restell, WE9T STREET, ASHBURTON. PUBLIC NOTICE. Mr J. itarsden, Late driver and groom tor Mr Newman, i ITISHES to notify to, the public of YV Ashburton; that he has taken over the Cab belonging to Mr Dalley and that he will commence/to RUN THE CAB on and after AUGUST 4\ and hope* by strict attention, civility, and despatch to receive a fair share of patronage. i N.B.—Orders for Cab may be left, at Mr H. G. FLbWKR'is place of business, ; 8*23 EAST STREET. " STARTLING^ NEWS. James P6rter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSEYMAN Of so many years, standing, has ' FBUIT TEEEB OF ALL KINDS. APPLE~TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection. ORNAMENTAL TREES & SCRUBS, Of all descriptions. F.O REST TREES, -$a great variety, A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 8s per 100. CHRYSANTHKMUMS; . J h. avQ b. e«n »fc Sireat expense m importing all *^ c j^^ Novelties and An^-fcakers direct from English and American Growers, and ou* suooess at the twp last Chryaanthemum Shows at Chriatohureh, should be suffioierit guaran tee as to the good quality of our Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall rftceive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October,



NOTICE. ; A DVERTISEMENTS for the First O. ''■■-.':'.' Country) edition of the GnuBUW must. reach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be recalled up to 3 p.m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23, 1892. , USE FiiOWEn's Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G. Fiower Confectioner, East street. ■ ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEONS AND CANARY SOCIETY. HpHE PRIZES m connection with late X Show can be obtained at Mr H. G Flower's Shop, East street, Ashburton. All unclaimed by August 31, will' be for feited. E. E.TASKER, Bfffi> Secretary. OOLDSTREAM ROAD'BOARD. fIIENDERS are required m addition to JJ those already called, for FORMING about one mile of Ooldstream Main Road below Pye's corner. , s. All specifications at my Office, and Mb NoßwaH's, Hinds; Tenders to be m before 2 p.m., on MONDAY, August 15, at Longland's, Hinds j or 5 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 13, at my Office, Aflhburten. J. G. BELL, 8|63 , Clerk Coldstream Road Board. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. \ COUNTESS 2s. : ASK YOTTR GEOCEB3. PU.S S., CO U2SION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL PRbM LYTTEL } TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed ' nesday, Thursday i and • .-..■■■. .;,. f, Saturday. *.. ... | ] Nelson—Tuesday and Saturd»y. Auckland—Thursday. ' Sydney-7-Every Second Thursday. j Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. MILES & GO , Agents for \»hburto JOB PRINTING. TJ OSTE RS, Dodgers, Billheads, AT Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. 1 ; THU _ ■ ••:•■ >:^ ASIIBURTOV PCBLISIIJVfi CO. I LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every , ; description of Printing on ! the shortest notice, m thebefiii ityle, and : at reasonable : rates. A SHBUKTON pOUNTY UUNT pLUB. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse on Friday, August 19, — 1892 — PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Committee fth Can terbury Jockey Club 1. Hunters' Hurdle Race, t handicap of 15sov8; second horse to receive 2sovß from the staka. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 7)b. Nomina tion 10s. Acceptance ss. About two miles, over eightflightsof hurdles atiout 3ft 6in high. 2. HuNt Cbub Cup Stbeplkohasb, a handicap of 40 soys ; second horse to to receive Ssovs from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOse. Maiden riders allowed 71b. Nomination 155.; Acceptance los. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—Th« winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. : 3. OpeW Weltjbh Handiclp of 25sovs ; second horse to receive 2sovs from the stake. No weigho under lOst^ Nomination 15s. Accepfcapce 10s. One mile and a half on the flat. 4. MAlbttJEf' STKBPLECffASE PIATE, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 2sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters, the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt *31ub, thao have never won m advertised Bteeplejhaee, Weigh^for-age. Maidem riders allowed 71b. Entrance 15si About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first horse to receive a bracelet, or money, of the value of 15 soys j second horse to receive a bracelet or money, of the value of Ssovs. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recog nised Hunt Club. A high-weight handicap. Winner of the Open Welter Handicap fro carry lOib extra. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies^ Nomination 10s. Acceptance 10s. About two miles on the flat. 61 Hack Race, of lOsovs. No weight under lOsfc. For horseg. %t neyer been nominated tor a h^n^cap qr classic race. Post entry, 10s, go to the fund. Three-quartera of a mile Oft the flat; Nominations, to be m writing, and ac companied by fees, name, as©, »na spription of the horse, »»d e «plourß of pider, must be m the hands of tho Pecre* tary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, no* later than 9 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 1892 Weights will be declared on MosroAY, August 15,1892. s f ' * " ' ..■ Acceptanqbs must be made to the I Secretary' not later than 9 p.m. on i Wednesday, August 17 f 1892. . 1 U,J. PAUL, So^. Sec.



NOTICE, i Communwations on matters connected wiiih any Department of the Paper, SHOULD NOT be addressed to any member of the staff by nafpe. Letters pelatjing to Advertisements or other -Business, to be addressed tp THE MANAGER, Literary eomniunioations to THJ? EDITOR, THE Tender of Messbs Dalt *nd Bitchan, of Lauriston, is acceptei for the Ploughing on the Lagmhor Estate. 8 67 DONALD MCLEAN,



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