I/jttleton, and Miss A. Hardy. The' singing of the National Anthem brought to a close an evening that will long be remembered by both performers and audience.

Wills' Surprise Party.

Saturday evening entertainments have so often been what professionals call "frosts" m Ashbutton that "avoid Saturday m Ashburton " has become an axiom with theatrical managers. But on Saturday the Oddfellows' Hall was full, and the audience enjoyed a treat of a kind not every day vouchsafed them. The Suprise Party made a most favorable impression at the very rising of the curtain, and the first; chorus by the company m the " chair business" was loudly applauded. In the circle the only **niggers" are the corner men, and several of the chairs are occupied by ladies. Miss Priscilla Verne being inter locutrix. The pathetic ballads given by the vocalists of the company were sung by performers who knew their work, and had the vocal material to work with. Specially was this so m the case of Miss Mina Nimmo, a young lady with a rich contralto voice, of which she is perfect mistress, and can use with taste, feeling, and effect either m solo singing or m concerted pieces. She sang a melodious ballad, •* Love's Old Sweet Song," most charm ingly, and here it may be mentioned that thereare four ballad singers m the company —Miss L. Octavia, soprano; Miss Mina ftlmino, contralto; Mr J. R. Wadley, tenor; and Mr Harry Townley, baritone. These four made up a quartet party who worked very well together, and for each song sung by individual members of it, there is a paesage provided for the quartet, and sung at the end of each Verse, The obbligato effects were very captivating, and show the value m a programme of good, evenly balanced, well-rehearsed part singing. Miss Octavia's "Love's Golden Dream" was pleasantly sung, *nd the ballad itself is very pretty. The baritone of the com pany, Mr Harry Townley, gave " Southern Home," m a style that com pelled silence and zapt attention till its close; and Mr J. R. Wadley, a light tenor, who was evidently suffering from a slight cold, and was not at his best, sang Sydney Nelson's Scotch gem " Mary o' Argyle." An encore followed each song, and m response the obbligato parts were repeated. In the second part of the programme the quartet party sang "Ye Banks and Braes" so sweetly that one was left m doubt as to whether the love plaint of the poet or the old song m ita sweefc setting as given by the Surprise Parcy was the prettier. The theme was, of course, m the hands of Miss Octavia, and although th 9 voices blended almost to perfection, the beautiful cadences of the melody were never obscured but were given with even more grace by the soprano, and commended her to her hearers even more, if that were possible, than m the song she sang m the early part of the programme. Yet this beauti fully plaintive melody, world-wide m its popularity, was once a Scotch dance tune, and was played on the bagpipes as such, till a master workman dragged it from its obscurity, fined down its asperities, and wreathed it m Burns' immortal lines. It was perhaps the best number of the quartet party and the item of course had to be repeated. Miss Priscilla Verne is still her old self—perfectly at home m the chair, and m the serio-comic songs m which she is well remem bered here. Miss Ettie Williams, a lively little maiden, and a most elastic dancer, sang a music-hall comicality, "I've got it on my little slate," and m the se cond part followed a song " Spirit of the Lake " with a dance of the " high kick ing " order. She was also very successful with Miss Verne m the duets " Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay " and " Which of the two would you like to marry?" Mr George A. Jones and Mr Dave Gardner were the humorists of the show, and the tormer's *' I was on it," was immensely funny, while Mr Dave Gardner's negro comicali ties were irresistible. Miss Ruby Clifford • is a clever, agile, and graceful jig dancer, j and the sand jig she gave had to be re peated. Mons. Provo gave a juggling performance which was a revelation to .many m the halL His feats with plates, Kottlee, balls, and tumblers were extra-1 ordinary. He threw up a bottle, it turned ! head over heels m the air several times, I »nd the professor caught it on the edge of a dinner plate when it fell, and it stopped there dead, looking as secure m its up rightness as if on a table. Some remark able performances with a glass balanced on a pile of little cubes of wood made the audience stare, and the way he handled these blocks caused one to think that for a, time he had suspended the law of gravity. This performance was worth going a long way to sec, and certainly as clever a juggler has never operated here. The entertainment closed with a farce en titled " A Fellow like Me," m which Miss Clifford, and Messrs Gardner and Jones kept the audience amused for a time. Theprogramme to-night will be completely changed, but judging from the one of Saturday evening, it is certain to con tain two hours' genuine amusement.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

£ BK PUBSS ASSOCIATION,

THE GERMAN ARMY.

Berlin, September 14. It is feared that the proposed re forms m the army, which will increase the cost by 150,000,000 marks (about £7,500,000) will depress the Berlin Bourse.

MISS SAVILLE AS JULIET.

Brussels, September 10. The representation of Juliet, m Eomeoand Juliet, by Miss Frances Saville, daughter of Madam Simonsen, was an enormous success, and the priiua donna received a great ovation. Madame Melba sent cordial congratu lations.

INSPECTION OF PRODUCE.

London, September 10. Importers m the city warmly ap prove of the proposed appointment of an expert to class and examine New Z TRADES UNION CONGRESS. The Trades Union Congress, sitting *t Glasgow, have resolved m favor of the Eight Hours' Bill, but permitting i irades to withdraw from its provisions •where the local Union demand it. Another resolution, which was carried, favoured a separate Bill being intro duced to give eighfc hours to miners. The Congress expelled, amid hisses, the delegates from the Glasgow Harbour Labourers' Union, who it is alleged, had been systematic "ficabbers. MV C. Fenwick, M.P., has been re-elated parliamentary secretary of the Con gress, and it was resolved that the next be held at Belfast. FINANCIAL MATTERS. The " Economist" asserts that the elasticity has gone out of the Victorian tariff, amd that it is extremely doubt ful if the <<aolony can squeeze more taxation out of ithe people. A private assets society have offered to buy <?«t the depositors m the New

J, Oriental Corporation Bank for 10s • ish i The House And Land Investment Trust, which has suspended payment, is connected with the London and I General Bank, which has also sus pended, of which Mr Jadez Spencer Balfour is chairman. The "Daily Telegraph " states that the House and Land Trust's liability is L 2,250,000, and that the total liabilities of the suspended companies, including the Liberator Permanent Building and Investment Society, and the London and General Bank amount to L 7,000,000. These failures are severely felt throughout the United Kingdom.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE COINAGE OF SILVER.

Sydney, September 10. The Government had instructed the Agent-General to see that the interests of New South Wales m regard to the minting of silver were not neglected, but did not urge the exclusive right of this colony to coinage, though they consider it undoubtedly has the best claim. THE PARE ES LIBEL. Sir H. Farkes declines to accept the apology made by the " News." It is believed that he will claim £10,000 damages and give anything he may get to charities.

THE BARQUE WINDERMERE.

Perth, September 11. With regard to the London cable gram stating that the crew of the barque Windermere, bound from Glas gow to Freemantle, had broken out m mutiny and murdered the eaptaia, the vessel has now arrived at Freemantle. It appears that the captain died on the voyage,and the fact was signalled to a passing Italian vessel, which, it is sup posed, misread the signals.

FOOTBALL.

ASHBXJRTON F. WAIHI. The return match between these two clubs was played at Winchester on Saturday m good football weather, and resulted m Waihi's scoring two points to Ashburton's nil. Ashburton kicked off, and the play was very general throughout the first spell, but Waihi had for a time rather the best of it, their weight telling in/their favor. They were unable, however, to get over the line of their opponents, thanks to the excellent defence of Buchanan, Orr, and Price. The Ashburton forwards were not to be denied, and Cromie and Baird started some good loose rushes. Todd, on one occasion, getting clean away from the centre of the field looked like scoring, but was collard behind by Opie. Toward the end of the first spell Southey got over the Ashburton lines, but the try was not improved. In the second spell, the Ashburton team worked their best to score, but the teams were about evenly matched, and the play was very much give and take throughout. Baird to all appearance scored a try for Ashburton, but the rereferee disallowed it and Ashburton graciously accepted the decision. Curtis also nearly got m, but was forced into touch. Prominent for good play on the Waihi side were khallard, the Opie brothers, and the Stewart brothers, but there was little room on the Ashburton side for singling oat members for special notice all doing so well. Baird, perhaps, showed up most m the forwards, and Buchanan's defence was perfect.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

fPEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received September 12, 10.35 a.m.) GHEAT FIRE IN CANADA. Ottawa, September 11. Hedley, a suburb of Quebec, has been qurned, and 120 families rendered homeless. The damage is estimated at ane million dollars.

A ROYAL VISITOR.

"Vienna, September I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand Este, starts on a tour of the world m an Austrian warship m December. He will visit Australia and New Zealand.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received September 12, noon.) COLONIAL AMMUNNITION. Melbourne, September 12. The dispute between the Govern ment and Captain Whitney has re sulted m the closing of the Colonial Ammunnition factory. The Govern ment imported a million rounds re cently, consequently the demand with in the next few months will be in sufficient to keep the factory going. BROKEN HILL. Adelaide, September 12. The Government of New South Wales has requested the Government of South Australia to facilitah the movements of police sent to Broken Hill. The Ministry however decline, adopting what is called the policy of strict neutraiily. Probably this act of discourtsey towards a friendly Govern ment will be ventilated m the I Assembly.

THE ASHBUBTON- GUARDIAN.: MONDAY, BEPIEMBER 19. ISP?



LAZABUJS' , "OATJCNT SYSTEM OF SIOT _L TEST!NG AND SP32CTACMBB-« SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The ease of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time cf the fire, AND ARK XoT DtfSTROYfel). He is prepared as .nthorto to Correctly IVst anrl Fit anyone with LaZAKCS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new systen. of Measuring, Adjusting d Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEU IT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES <fc SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INBIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHEYSAIsfTHEMUMS. T have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct frotn English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum- Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B,—All orders shall r«ceive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON iOPTSEEDS. NEW bEEDbT AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have j use come t«~> hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass, Golden Tares. . Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Saowfiake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. j. scalY & co. £§160 HTO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, ■ i * The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse it George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, TERMS : i Single mare, £5 ; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due JANUARY 4, 1893. Groom't fee ss, payable ab first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park ; B§l9o Or' ( Groom m Charge. ffiO STAND AT NETEERBY FARM, 1 Ashburton, AND VISIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister toTasman. Stands 16 hands l£ inch high ; he is four years old and served five reares last year which allprovedinfoal. Terms, £3 3s per mare ; payable January 1, 1893, Guarantees, £6 £s ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STA*iD THIS SEASON NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5a for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKET, 9*62 Proprietor. BLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, and CO&CHBUILDEU, has to announce that he lias taken over the business of MkGeokgb Tait, tit Wakanui, which he will carry on toacther with Coach Building m all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He las sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY, BURNETT STREET, to his brother, Joii\ Paget, jtun., who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to h>s old Customers, smd guaran tees that all- work sent out by -JOHN .. PA GET, .Tunr., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while m business m Ashburton, and hopes to be equally favored m his new venture » WAKAtfVJ, »W



( w *" ■ -±====~^ 'm* —«wr' ■-■_'"' _ ' *^ nI I I fjjj * For Bilious and Nmous Disorders, such us Wind and Pain m the Stomacn, Sick ' Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after nteals, DiKiness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and aU Nervous and t Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give helmf m twenty minutes. Tto» fe no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Mis, and they IS be acknowledged to be "WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." I BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will qmckly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a uWoak Stomach: Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; and one of the be«t RuwMtew to the Nerrous »n« DeWHteted totta* Btteham $ FWstomtht Lmrgt*au» I at any Patent Medicine In the world. Foil direetiom wh man ww. rpi PrMMwaa only by THOMAS BBCCHAM, St. HelwM, laneuhlra. IndWMb i ""*"■ r ' * ioLD n aix Bsvaanu »*■» eo&uma. • ■ W. H. Collins & Co. ARE Making Bona Fide BEDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIKONS, i NEW STOCKS of Pana, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowere. Also, —New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPEEHANGTNG DEPARTMENT s under the personal supervision of Mb J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIKOE TIMBER AT~Bs fl<! PER tOOf*. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. COLLINS & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. -*V —: AGEMS tfOR-JGrey Valley Coal Company. ~B7~SALBK^ ~~ •Watchmaker.and Jeweller. ( TEMPORARY PREMISES AT W. C. DAVIS REFRESHMENT ROOM. r -^I-Fire. Fire. Fire. ■ MUST BE CLEARED AT AISTY PRICK. Mr STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, has to be SuLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. 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. S, BALEE, WATCHMAKER AND JEWF.r<LEU. (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Toivn And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of m Ashburton. Come -and See for Yourself. NEWEST ■ " t - ■ : Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : gig* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co. ?s and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON^ 8 200 FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS tttd-vttttT? V CARPET FUKNUUK* ESTABLISHED:oVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY. FURNITURE CARPEIb ™rDXTTrrTTRT7 CARPETS FURNITURL ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. rA *PFTS FURNITURE _ CARPETS FURNITURE BBFORB yQ[J C FURNITURE TlnxlirT 7nlJ ,UR M TURE FURNITURE CARPETS furniture CARPETS RMTS C\ RPETS FURNITURE Do not W1 to vWt g ™ D RE WmTE CARPETS FURNirUR Hte extensive showrooms contain CARPETS FURNITURE BBgT AgsORTMENT 0 F ALL KINDS CARPET s FURNITURE QF DOMBSTIO REQUISITES mpT)OTS . FURNITURE ■ CARPETS to be found m — tfew Zealand ~ FURNITURE CARPL "—E STEM UlDilt Al OrillflHT ZZ FURNITURE LAKri.io FURNITURE MRKS, CARPEIS FURNITURE HIGHSTREETi ' " — OHKIBTGEUECH. furniturU carpets FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS ■"N ■ I ■■, ' ' ■'■.■■ ■ ' _ . "



I GREAT SALE j Pickford A UntlrH)'» PREMIER ASHBtIftTON FURNITUKE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. ! THURNITUREof all kinds, Carpets, Sj 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 Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Faacj Tables &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety, 0 Venetian Bliads made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS PICKFORD & UffDRILL, TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. CLCVEBS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. I HAVE FOR SALE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES A Large Quantity or Cowgrass , Red Clover White Clover Alsyke Trefoil Rape Timothy Ribgrass &c, &c, &c. These Seeds ar«* the best obtainable, and farmers contemplating sowing down daring 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 G. Restell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. MORE OF THE PROFESSOR. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM begs to in form the Public that he is taking cabinet pictures for 23 6d. This charge is made to secure legitimate trade ; and any one giving an order for a dozen can get the balance for 12s 6d. So come yourselves, and bring your iamilies, and come early. ' The Professor also wishes to call particular attention to the folly of giving travellers j from other colonies orders for enlargements when equally good work can be obtained m this colony at half the cost. Let it also be borne m mind that photos taken m New Zealand are acknowledged by the photo graphic artists of Britain to surpass any m the world. So be wise; keep the money m the district, and get your enlargements done at home. They are guaranteed to give j satisfaction, and you sign no book, to compel you to take them, good or bad. Come early and avoid the rush. C.D.V. 7s 6d per dozen j Cabinets, 15s per dozen. B. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOR," TTAS just received the latest novelties TWEEDS, COATINGS, j WORSTED TROUSERINGS, j 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 MENT. Note 3Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. A. R C A D E. Tucker & Bean HAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHIT*: & 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, >lford Forest. Deeriog All-Steel Binders. Odams' Superphosphates. mUCKER AND XJ E A N WEST STREET. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection ©F PRIZC MEDAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, ani wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable thia season, just opened. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbon, All the new shapes m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator. V & N, Quillbone. Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed, THE LARGEST STOCK Oi 1 LADIES' & CENTS' BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open n all Departments. ANDREW ORR,



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ENTERTAINMENTS ADDFELLOWS' XT ALL. Sub-Lessee ... Mr Will F. Wallace. GLORIOUS AND UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS! SUCCESS! Of the World Renowned WIUS' Surprise Party. IT IS A FACT That on Saturday evening we had the largest attend ance that has ever been m the Hall. IT IS A FACT That the people declare it was the best performance ever given m Ashburfcon. IT IS A FACT THAT TO-NIGHT We give an ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME. ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME. IT IS A FACT THAT To-TSight, To-BJlgflit, IS OUR LAST NIGHT HERE. Refined, clever, artistic, and amusing are the four adjectives which best express the nature of our performances. Our Pricks—Front seats, 3s; Centre seats, 2s; Back seats, Is. HAROLD ABHTON, 9 80 Manager. I HAMPSTEAD TOWN^DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION, SEPT. 1892. THE following Persons having been NOMINATED for the office of Commissioner on the Board of the above District, namely,—■ Alison, John Andrews, George William Crooks, William John Dowle, Reuben Egmont Elliott, James Keeley, George Macpherson, Andrew Mcßae, William Orr, Andrew Pickford, Henry Attwood Rickman. Frank Mardon Taeker, James Taylor, Joseph Young, Andrew A POLL for the ELECTION of SEVEN of these persons will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, September 21, 1892, at the Town Board Office, Hampstead. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, September 12, 1892, 9 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. rpHE Following persons have been I duly nominated as candidates for the office of Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board :— Doherty, Charles Gates, Edward Gudsell, James Hampton, John Moffafct Heseitine, James Redmayne, Marmaduke Stone, Thomas Williams, Thomas I hereby give notice that a poll will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 21, 1892, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., for the election of FIVE of the above named candidates. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Septemberl2,lß9^^ .__JL? Rink tie Paris mHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. SEALED Tenders will be received at Chief Post Office, Christchurch, until SATURDAY, September 24, for the conveyance of mails for two years from January 1,1893, to December 31,1894, as under :— 53 Hinds and Lismore, twice weekly. The above service was omitted from the list of mail services advertised on August 23. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster, " MR JOHFGTRESfELLr~__ WANTED— A Second-Hand Portable Engine by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. farms] farms. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited,— The whole of the well-known Buecleuclt Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO ACRES' The land is of good quality and wel situated, the Mount Somers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want ol 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 m Christchurch and Rakaia ; Or, JOHN G. RESTJSLL, g 9(j Ashburton. I- ——— —- -~ —l ■I. T- FOR™ AND CO. FIRMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MESSRS J. T. FORD & oO y are instructed by Messrs E. B. and R. Millton to ofler for Private Sate TWELVE FARMS adjoining the Winchmore Estate, varying from 100' to 600 Acres. Apply to J. T. FOaD & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch. Or to the Land and Stock Agents m Ashburton. , , . Mr G. Robertson, Winchmore road, is m charge of the farms. wT __IJI Piibli£jNotices I______1______ "massey reaperTbindeh. a N EXPERT wilt be m attendance A- on or about the 10th SEPTEMBER NEXT, to OVERHAUL MA.SSEY MACHINES. . Farmers wishing to have their Binders THOROUGHLY REPAIRED, are re quested to send them to our yards Moore street, on or before the above B*l9B FRIEDLANDER BROS. HOW ARE YOU \ "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits, iney * &ye *nd« m« m itirang. —j,A»n



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