Davis*,, clerk to, the Upper Ashburton ■Koad loard, waited on the Board re maintennce and repairs to Great South m^'fi^ dißCUSsi°nas to the best mean ß of diahng with fte m finally resdved that Messrs Bruce and guigley jqii. with Messrs McLean and Campbell, an* together on September 17 inspect the rod. «RAVEL PIT. xr m P erk w<lSl instructed to write to v* t Lan §ley» offering him £5 for the shingle taken <nt of the pit on his property, PETITION. . A petition was presented to the Board, signed by Mr T. Kelly and other rate payers, praying that the road between the Fairfield Estate and Seafield Road be oPened for traffic, and enclosing a letter from Rhodes' trustees to one of the peti tioners, to the effect that the road had been dedicated to the Queen on February 18, 18y2.—The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board can take no action m the matter until the road has been transferred to them, and also to write to Rhodes' trustees for information respect ing the dedication of the road m question. TENDERS. lenders were opened for shingling and repairing various roads m ihe district, and the following were accepted:—James Bayhs, Seafield road, Is 3d per yard; D. Jfddy, Beach road, Is 3d per yard j J. •Doak, Wilson's Road, Is 5d per yard ; J. Doak, Wakanni School road, Is Id per yard ;J. Doak, Gibson's road, Is 3d per yard. The following were appointed spreaders :—J. Kilgour, D. Leddy's con- j tract; J. Patterson, J. Doak's contract : D. Margetts, J. Baylis' contract. Ihe Clerk was instructed to invite tenders for the undermentioned works :— bhingling Wakanui Township road to Cairns terrace, about 110 chains, with six yards to the chain ; shingling Wilson's road from end of present metalling to Shipka Pass, about sixty chains, with twelve yards to the chain; carting out ehingle for patching en Wakanui Town- Bhip road, Drain road, and part of Christy's road, at per yard ; from Seafield road, two miles down Le Breton's road, with six yards to the chain—the Board to provide spreaders. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £50 16s 9d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

THE CHOLERA.

<» (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, September 5. The Central Board of Health have de cided to recommend to the Colonial Secretary that all mail bags from outside the colony bo disinfected with sulphur. This would mean a certain amount of delay in the delivery of mails, but not so much as if the letters themselves were fumigated. London, September 5. The precautions against the spread of cholera in London have reassured th# public. The Atlantic steamers ■will not carry steerage passengers from Hamburg. Vienna, September 5. Cholera has stopped the Austrian autumn manoeuvres. St. Petersburg. September 5. Up to the present 100,000 deaths from cholera are recorded in Russia. (Received September 6, 11.20 a.m. Berlin, September 5. Sixty-eight additional deaths from cholera were reported at Hamburg on Saturday, and on Sunday 277 were recorded. The total number of deaths there since the outbreak is 3100 and there are 680 cases under treatment. Cholera has appeared in theprovinces of Hanover and Silesa. New York, September 5. Two further deaths from cholera ' have taken place on board the steamer Normania, and one on board the Rugia, making twelve deaths in all. The bodies were cremated. A painful panic broke out on the vessels, and a lady who protested against imprison ment on the pest ship was ultimately landed on Koft'man island. Calcutta, September's. The epidemic of cholera has reached Gharial Murrie. Teheran, September 5. The virulence of the cholera is abating. throughout Persia, and the death rate decreasing. St. Petersburg, September 5. Cholera continues severe in Russia, and deaths amount to nearly three thousand per day.

Wellington, September 5. It is intended to prohibit the importa. tion of rigs. None are imported at pre sent, but large quantities are sent to Amsterdam from Europe, and their im portation having been prohibited there, it is thought they will be sent on to Few Zealand to be used m the manufacture of paper. .

A Modern Crusoe.

TERRIBLE TALE*OF SUFFERING-

?EB PRKSS ASSOCIATION. Inveecakgill, September 5. A digger named James Philips, of Colac Bay, arrived ab Orepuki on Satur day m a fearful plight, after suffering terrible privations. Some anxiety had been expressed for the man's safety but Ifc was allayed by the statement thab there were plenty of abandoned provisions at the plac«j where he was last seen. Philips went to Price's boat harbour, about sixty miles west of Orepuki, m February, and worked there with a mate, till early m June, when they separated. On June 19, Philips' provisions gave out, and he de cided to shift to Wilson's river, further west, where the Coal Island diggers are now mostly located. Crossing the river | on his way, he was nearly drowned, lost his swag, matches, and nine ounces of gold, and reached the bank he had started frqiri with nothing left byt his drawers ! and singlet. He made his way back to Price's and refitted from old clothing about the camp, but appears to have wandered m his mind, as he does not re member how he lived till about three weeks ago, when, on coming to his senses, he found he had been subsisting on shell fish and birds, of course eaten raw. He would have remained at Price's m the hope that a boat would call, but seemed to hear his children calling to him to come home; and, making up ft rough swag, he started along the coast for home. Misfortune continued to haunt him, for, crossing a big river, he was washed down into the surf and lost all his be longings, again getting ashore m his underclothing, and without boots. For days he struggled en, almost famished, until Thursday night, when he lay down on a bare reck on the beach, hoping he would not wake again, so great was his m|sery and exhaustion. DuriiYg the night ■what he to\)kto!bearatbit his foot, and he kicked at it. It proved to be a penguin which he had knocked over, and before' it could get away the famishing inau secured it and ate it raw. This renewed his strength, 1 and on' Friday night he managed to tfwtch the'hous'e of Mr H. Erskine, on the west bank of t|ie "^aiau. There he was hospitably re ceived and cared for, and Erskine ferried him across the river and brought him to Orepuki on horseback. Philips is terribly eittScis«l? '

CORRESPONDENCE.

I (We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

FARMERS' FRIENDS.

I TO XHE EDITOR. I Sir,—My old friend, Mr George W. I Leadley, still writes so generously of me I and my public work that I feel tempted Ito believe (.hat he cannot intend to wil- I fully misrepresent me when he puts a I construction upon my words entirely I foreign to their intention and true I purport, and represents me as proposing I that "farmers are not to be represented I at all." I If he will be just enough to read I the extract he quotes m its true connec- I tion, he will see that I was not giving ap I "idea of how a representative House I should be constructed," but pointing out I the most glaring departures from true I I proportional representation by showing I I that whilst 60,000 agricultural labourers I I had not one representative m the House, I I 500 excessively large landowners had no I I less than 12 ; having previously pointed I I out that 600 lawyers had almost as many I I representatives m the House as 40,000 I I farmers, I I A great authority tells us that a nurs-1 ling mother may forget her child, and a I I maid her ornaments, but a man never for-1 I gets himself, so that a small farmer like 11 I am is not likely to forget the interests of I I farmers. Although compared to lawyers, I I large landowners or speculators, and self-1 I styled gentlemen, our farmers are insuffi-1 I ciently represented m the House, yet I I they do not offer one of the glaring I I instances of defective representation, as I I there are eleven or twelve farmers m the I I House to represent about 40,000. I f In speaking so harshly of my " bad I I company," Mr Leadley does an injustice I I to himself and hia class, as I am now j associated m my Parliamentary work I with very nearly, if not quite, all the real I farmers m the House. Such self-styled I " farmers " as Sir John Hall ©r Captain I Russell are no more really " farmers " m I point of self-interest than the Prince of I Wales or the Duke of Bedford. I The excessively large landowners, or I land monopolists, range themselves on I the side of che present rabid opposition to I Mr Ballanoe and all his works, just as I naturally and as certainly as the publicans I resist the election of Sir William Fox.— I I am, etc., Alfred Saunders. I

THE LAND AND INCOME TAX.

TO THE KDITOB, Sir,—The "Farmer's" letter which appeared m yeur issue of the 3rd inst., shews that he is entirely m the dark as to my views concerning the Farmers' League. It should surprise him to hear that I proposed the following motion at the Wakanui meeting:—" That a Farmers' League be formed at Wakanui for the purpose of miitual protection, the ad vancement of agriculture, and the sup pression of the many pests now infesting the country." That motion was duly seconded, but Messrs Grigg and Purnell argued that it was entirely out of order, seeing that the> had come to Wakanui to make us better acquainted with the ob jects of the League —and nothing wore. As I had no desire to take advantage of these gentlemen and their friends the motion was withdrawn. But Mr Grigg aaid that had he been a resident of Wakanui, he would have supported the motion. It is the sort of foundation on which I would build a Farmers' League. It is nofc the formation of a League that I object to, but to have to endorse the whole of the ten planka of their plat form ; for were I to join I should feel my self m duty bound to support every one of them. I can't strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. "Farmer" says "If Mr Brown had a mortgage of say £4500 on his land, and the unimproved value was £5500 he would think it rather hard to have to pay about £26 per annum on his £1000 capital." I can assure him I would think it very hard. But there is this comfort, there is not the slightest probability of my being called on to do anything of the sort. Here is how the matter really stands under the Land and Income Tax. The tax on mortgages will be paid by the mortgagee, just as it was under the Property Tax. On the £1000 capital I would have to pay the tax, which at Id m the £, would be £4 3s 4d. But the un ■ improved value of the property being over £5000, viz. £5500, I wouM have to pay the graduated tax of A of a penny m the £ on that value, which would be £2 17s 3d ¥ making a total of £7 0s 7d ; not £26 as stated by " Farmer." He thinks I am going to ride into Par liament on the backs of the working men ; that is news indeed. Having explained this simple matter of taxation to " Far mer," I hope he will give me a ride on " his own back " should I ever need it. But I sincerely pray that I may be pro tected from the dire necessity of having to ride on a descendant of Balaam's Ass, that would be more likely to take me to see the devil, than to see the angel that stood m the way. There is a small pettish note m the same issue signed John Bonifant. It is a fine instance of how a man makes himself ridiculous by losing his temper. As to meddling with the private affairs of my neighbours I never do so. The figures I !;aye were from a public recgrd, and I be : ieve quite correct. If they were not, t would feel obliged by his pointing out my error. He challenged my statement at a public meeting, and I have given facts and figures m support of it. His having "nothing more to say" may deprive us of a little amusement, but it will fail to convince. His leaning to the " Lord of the Manor" caused him to make a random statement which he cannot substantiate.— I am, etc., James Brown.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

: «. _ TPKR PKBSS ASSOCIATION. $tulden »t atk. Auckland, September 6. Jaraes Walker, of the firm cf Cu^hbert son and Walker, produce merchants, Auckland, while driving last njght to a Masonip meeting at Wjjjroa South, sud denly gasped and expfred. He leaves a wife and daughter. Hil|cd m the Buih. GiSBORNB, September 6. Walter Frost Qxenhara, a bush feljer, was killed yesterday at Waimata. He was single, aged 27, and was reoently working m Canterbury and Otagj, .KiAilway TOKiing-emeMt Isew Plymouth, September Q. At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce a resolution was passed to the effect that the management of railways by the non-political board had been eminently successful, and the indepen dence of such board from the control of i the Minister of the time being was essential, and that the Government Rail way Amendment Bill now before Parliar ment; wpuld, if passed, be prejudical m its effect' m that' it would reduce the position of the Commissioners to that of meredummies. Tho Oiroua Bridge Fatality. Palmbrston North, September G A man Peter Williams, who was sky larking with Head when the Litter was thrown against the rail at the Oroua b.ridge, h&f been! arrested' and will be charged with manslaughter. Deceased fell on the grass,'a distance of aboi;t five feet, and from tbenco into the river, a further distance of twelve fe'efc. The police are of opinion th,at heilt),roke b^s jwwjk ift the first fal].'

SPORTING.

I OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEETING.

IDunboin, Feptembsr 4. The following are the acceptances for

THE ASHBtJBTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, BEPIEMBgB6, 1892



Three-Mile Trot, of 45 soys. sec sec Stella 20 Welcome Lass 53 Beaconsfield... 25 Myrtle ... 60 Informer ... 30 Birthday ... 65 Oolac 38 Dodger ... 65 Cottage Girl... 43 Pony Handicap, of 15 soys ; five furlongs. st lb st lb Patience ... 8 12 Nelly ... 7 5 Kathlinda... 8 10 Mallow Rake 7 2 Chrysalis ... 8 5 Mania ... 6 10



O DAILY Stepltens DELIVERY OJF OTEPHENS' OROS. GOODS TO STEPHENS GROCERIES ALL PARTS QTEPHENS' of b CROCKERY ASHBUKTON QTEPHENS' O IRONMONGERY or by STEPHENS' RAILWAY. FURNISHINGS STEPHENS' CLASS WARE STEPHENS' • CHINA THE . QTEPHENS' O MARKET ADDRESS STEPHENS . is HOUSE MAKKTCT gTEPHENS' t gROS. HOUSE, NtOpIiOHS BURNETT G STREET. NEW SEEDS. TSEW SEEDS. AS the whirl ot ti-ne h.-is ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patron* J WITH SEEDS tor SPRING SOWING Which havo just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS,- MANGOLDS. CARROTS, RAPE. { WE HAVE ALSO EOR SALE '• AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Kyegrass, Golden Tares. c Early Snowdrop. Beauty of Bath, Amtri caa Alphn, Snowflikp, and other EARLY POTATOES. f GARDEN AND FLOWER SEKDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, C \RTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. r -jr. SEALY & CO.



ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. f)NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN GEEAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOiCB 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 moat likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, .NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASH3?URTON STARTLING NEWS. James Porter,; THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FKUIT TREES OF ACL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Wight Proof Stocks ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREKS & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUIi INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I have been at great, expense ii importing all the Latest Novelties am Prize-takers direct from English an( American Growers, and my success a the two last Chrysanthemum Shows a Chriatchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality cf my Stock having taken sixteen prizes, including fivi champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive ny prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4LLENTON, ASHBURTGS



W." ■H. 'Collins ' <T"oa~ H" A HE Making Bona Fide REDUCTIONS i,, CJOKIXG RANGES, REGISTER XJL GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pam, Churns, Milk Buckefs. Skimmers, Mangos, Brush | waro. Ffin.i ;uul (i.irden T.i-.ls, L-uvaT'T .w:is '. , . -ink* of TUN WARK ot evejy cioscripiiou. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING- MATERIALS m the County,: . OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied. ; ; BIRCH TIMBER AT~BJ» 6<l PER IOOfC Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. At' W,H. GOLUJ^ & Go> MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. —*V- — AGENTS FORl^iT 1*^ 6! n Ompftny' \Grey Valley Otl Company. S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. TEMPORARY PREMISES AT W. C. DAVIS REFRES&MENf ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEARED AT AITY PRICE. Mr STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Stiver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, has to be SULD 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 BE CLEARED. Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usual, 18. BALEK^ WATCHMAKER AND JEWFJ.LER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), ' *W IljXi OIFIEISr In a Pew Days with a Complete New Stock, of Tweecte, Coating's, and Men's ' ■ ';_■;. ■ ■;...-:;. : .Mercery.-^^-- -:-'■■-■■- . KOTE THE ADDRESS : 1 The between J. Scaly and. Od.'s and H, C, Segers. T-AST STREET, ASHBURTON. 8 200 i. ■ ■ .



'. MR T. _ BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A Sheep Farm of 1101 acres 2 roods ; also an Improved Firm of 203 acres. FOR SALE—Two allotments, ea?h con taining 5 acres, near the County Sale yards. TO LET.—A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together with Coach House and Stable, near the Woollon Factory. FOR SALE—T.S. 525, Peter street, not far from. East street. TO LEI I.—Cottage conveniently situated m Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK Estate Agent. ' Public Notices. wjfFiiQoWw^.i ESTABLISHED 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000, Paid-up Capital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 ' IjTOR the of General JJ Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKALA on THURSDAY, 14ih July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Ban of New South Wales, W O. Rhlncl ISfIPKCfOR. Christchurch. July 11,189/. .77 [ CLOViSRS. IH A V E F O R SA L E AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, A Large Quantity ot Cowgrass Red Clover White Clover Alsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy Ribgrass "&".. &C, &C. These Seeds are- the best obtainable and farmers contemplating sowing down during the present g^ason will do wall to compare quality m conjunction with price before purchasing elsewhere. , Machine Dressed RYEGRASS, true perennial, on sale m any quantities. John C*. Resteil, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Camerox Street, Ashburton. near Post Office, Thos. i:liil worth, Proprietor fFfHESE works are well equipped with X best Modern Machinery for thp Execution of FIRST-CLASS WORK m Iron or Timber. Specialties. Tlie 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. B+B E. E. Dqwle, "THE TIMES TAILOR," HAS just received the latest novelties m TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a cal!. Greatest assortment m the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, I A R C AD E. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Craigie, the whole of his STOCK OF 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, ___ V_ : Tjßo Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection PRI&E* M EDA'L DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, b«y them, an 1 wear them. Splendid assortme»fc of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery-, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent, assortment; of Ladies' Corsets, including the Inv-igorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Laoropine, Cesfcus, &c, Every pair guaranteed. THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES'& GENTS 1 BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open m all Departments. AM DREW ORR,



| ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Amaimms. I Aunonnceiiient Extraordinary. TWO NIGHTS ONLY, SAT URDAY & MONDAY, Sep. 10 & 12, AFTER O-.E OF THE MO-.T SUCCESSFUL SEASONS EVER KNOWN IN CHRISTCHUKCH. Flr.t Appearance Will a' Hire of EBIRJ Surprise Party UrS?,. TpHE most marvellous and astounding ' *• Entertainment that e»er visited New Zealand. Read Christchurch Papers. Prices—3/-, 2/-, 1/-. Particulars m future issue. Box plan at Friedlander's. 9..42 WALTER PRICK. I ■ J= ■ 1 MR JOHN G. RESTELL SHEEP FEED. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apply JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMSL FARM& FOR SALE- BY PRIViTE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the Nrcw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited,— The whole of the well-known Buecleuch Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 g26 ACRES ' The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Sorners Railway line pissing 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. CANTILF. AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia ; Or, JOHN G. RESTJ'JLL, 8 96 Aahburton. ~ Public Notices. Rink de Paris fpHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1892. From KTa.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager CIRCUS !■ CIKCUS ! ! THE GREAT AMUSEMENT FEAST, HAVES' GRAND ALLIED CIRCUS. Coming m all its undivided vastness. ASHBURTON—TWO NIGHTS. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Septembers and 9. MAMMOTH Tents erected m Hefford's Pad Jock. The best of all Circuses. Daring and graceful Lady Riders. Wonderful Gymnasts, Acrobats, and Tumblers. The Greatest Equestrians. I The Funniest of Clowns. TII3 only original and marvellous Tankard Japanese Troupe. William Okgan and his troupe of wild Bronco Horses and See-Saw Ponies, six m number. The most perfect trained horses m the world, who go through performances that are raally astonishing to all beholder*. No one should miss seeing them. Admission- Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s ; Pit, 2s. Children, halfprice. Doors open at. 7.30. Com mence at 8. 9* Xtalar^ed Photos, MR D. L. McINNES, a member of the British^American Enlarging 00., of Australasia, is at present m ASHBURTON, TAKING ORDERS. Enlargements, executed m the highest style of art, can be taken from any small sized photo, and are guaranteed not to fade or turn yellow. Those having pictures which they value should not lose this opportunky of having them reproduced. ° Orders can be left at Devane's Ashburton Hotel. 9J33 . AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Ijalior Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunnington & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 MASSEY REAPER & BINDER. A N EXPERT will be m attendance 01, on or about the 10th SEPTEMBER NEXT, to OVERHAUL MASSEY MACHINES}. Farmers wishing to have their Binders THOROUGHLY REPAIRED, are re, guested to send them to our Yards, Moore street, on or before the above date. B*l9B FRIEDI^ANDER BROS. PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS. HP HE Public delighted with the *■ Professor's work. The fir' i lot of proofs are now ready for distribution, and are on view at the Studio, Moors street, where the Public are requested to inspect the work, which will' compare favorably, with any i,n tike colony. Com©j early. Business bo,om,ing. CustpKiers' delighted. S.t^dio tooiwa \from 9.30 to P-«V. A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite TWal Hotel). 7+l F. Clark, I HAIRBRESbER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Pkofbssor Robottom, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete ! stock of Tobacconist's Goods. I Th© HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT is under the supervision of juir James Purchase so well ami favorably known m the trade, »*»



MISS BARRATIS PRIVATE SCHOOL, Camkron Street West, j WILL RE OPEN | ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, Course of Instruction : English^ Music, Drawing and Singing. '■ Miss Barkatt will fee at home from 6th inst. 9 43 Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE &, BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c., &c. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Agents for— Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, A iford Forest. Peering AU-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates. TUCKER AND T> E A N WEST STREET. THE ASKBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING ODDFELLOWS' HALU TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. Tea afc six o'clock. TO be followed by a POPULAR LECTURE by Very Rev. Db Flmsme, M.A., Subject—" A TRUE HERO IN HUMBLE LIFE." Musical Selections by the Church Choir. Tickets, 2e. Lecture only, la. B*B2 CLEARING SALE. MR D. THOMAS h*a received in structions from Mr F. Cass, to SELL AT HIS FARM, Fore's Road, on THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 1892, The whole of his LIV.R & 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 Waggon 1 Swamp Plough, 1 Double-furrow Plough, 1 Single-furrow Plough 2 Chaff Cutters, 6 Leaf Harrows 1 Disc Harrow, with Seed Box 1 Beering 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 € HACKS, including TaIK), ifaa well-known hunter 200 Sound - mouthed MERINO EWES, m lamb 1 Bay MARE, Nellj 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, Bf"i97 Stock Salesman. SATURDAY, "SEPTEMBER" 10? 194 aoTkb 194 iSSAFIELD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, R.S. 26650, containing 194 Acres 2 Roods, situated below Seafield, and not far from the Beach ; lately owned by Mr Timothy Hurley. It is fenced and cultivated. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect it. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Sale at 11 a./n. T. BULLOCK, 9*14 Auctioneer. 'TO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON/ DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, terms : Singleinare, £5 ; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due.) ANUARY 4, 1893. Groom's, fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to, H.. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle. Park; 8§199 Or, Groom }n Charge, ~^ ~~OBEAT SALE" AT Pickford &Inurm* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAEEHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Oarpets, Brussels, T^pejsfcry, &c. Mattings, LhAjjleums, lloo.r Clp.ths, 4c-» &.» xausfc be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fajftcy Tables «^c, i^ Rimu. ljron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, an.] "American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PIC&FQED & UNORILL, TANQRED STREET, ASHBURTO& i



Business Notices. CHESS. TIMARU v. ASHBURTON. CHESS Players are requested to attend a meeting re above match, m Ar cade Chambers, To-Morrow (WEDNES DAY) Evening, at eight o'clock. S. SALEK. 9U Hon. Sec. Chess Club. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. BIENNIAL ELECTION. IN pursuance of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments thereto, and the Town Dis tricts Act, 1881, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to act as Commis sioners of the Tinwald Town Board, will be held on WEDNESDAY, September 28, 1892, at the Templar Hall. NOMINATIONS must be addressed and delivered to the Returning Officer, or delivered to him at the Templar Hall, not later than noon on MONDAY, September 12, 189?. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 9t45 Returning Officer. NEW SHOEING FOB.GE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP F » A N K~l> ALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m atove Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop Good roomey stand for H»rses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a speciality. "TKMffiJW~~ 73ATENT SYSTEM OF ' SIGHT _L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Testa and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time cf the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is, prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS •• SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 u.s.s co ■ Of/l tj,ss,co Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ! STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <uid Saturday-, Ne^spn—iTuonday ancl Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. MILES $ CO. Agerita for ish burton AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD " SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income.. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NQVELTYIMPQRTING CO $76 F. 0., Syddpey N.S.W



J Finuk D. Lowe, alias C. H. Campbell, who was found guilty on Friday at Wellington of having obtained, by means of a valueless . cheque, the sum of £2 from A. Lodder, was I brought before the Court on Saturday for I sentence. The prisoner addressed the Court lat some length. Hia Honor deferred I sentence until Thursday, and m the mean- I time directed the Probation Officer to I proceed as though the prisoner were asking I f*r probation. I Those interested are reminded that accept- I ances for the handicaps of the first day's I racing of the South Canterbury Jockey I Club, and final payments for the Timaru I Guineas, fall due at or before 9 o'clock this I •vening. I The Maraposa with the English mails of I August 6 left San Francisco for Auckland I on August 30, one day late ; the xHonowai I with the colonial mails of Aug 13 arrived lat San Francisco from Auckland on I September 1, contract date. I Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— I Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing properties lof these medicaments render them well I worthy of trial m all diseases of the I respiratory organs. In common colds and I influenza the Pills, taken internally, and I the Ointment rubbed over the chest and I throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When I influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the I easiest, safest andjsurest. Holloway's Pills I purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its I free circulation through the lungs, relieve I the engorged air tubes, and render respira- I tion free, without reducing the strength, I irritating the nerves, or depressing the I spirits ; such are the ready means of escap ing from suffering when afflicted with colds, bronchitis, and other chest complaints, by I which the health of so many is seriously and I permanently injured m most countries. SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world I made.fame our manufacture has acquired all I over the globe, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho- I logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous 1 I system, says m an editorial published m tne "Clinical Record ":—" We have examined I half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac- I 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 m 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 m exposing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS.-(Advt.) 7