A LAND BOOM FAILURE.

At a meeting of the creditors of B. J. Fink the liabilities were stated at one million. The creditors accepted a composition of a half-penny m the £. The failure was due to the depreciation m the value of land.

(Received September 23, 7.45 p.m.)

MRS PARKER AGAIN.

Melbourne, September 23. A woman giving her name as Clara Parker has surrendered to the gaol authorities, and made a statement of an astonishing character. She professes to have been repeatedly and con tinuously drugged by people whom she j names, and while m that condition travelled to Brisbane. She was quarantined during the recent small pox outbreak, and was afterwards taken back to Sydney. She then sailed to San Francisco, being accom panied as far as Auckland by a certain person. On arriving at Honolulu she realised she was doing wrong and returned. Mrs Parker was before the court m June charged with perjury. She was bailed out and some time after turned up at Albury, whither she said she had been taken when drugged, though her solicitor denied that this was the case. After that she again mysteriously dis appeared.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland. September 23, The enquiry into the charges made against the management of the Costley Home for the Aged Poor concluded last night, lasting for ten hours. Exhaustive evidence was taken from inmates of the home, and several lady visitors regarding the treatment of the inmates by the manager and matron. Several ladies deposed they had given articles of cloth ing to the inmates, but that the matron had taken them from them, and had otherwise not studied the comfort of the old people as she should. It was alleged that on one occ»sion a woman m a weak state of health was deprived of warm clothing and left m the cold with insuffi cient clothe*. The management of the institution denied the specific statements made, and stated they had always treated the inmates with kindness so far as was compatible with the rules. Several wit nesses also spoke to the same effect. The decision of the Board on the evidence will be arrived at next Wednesday. ,

At a meeting of the committees of Auckland and Ellerslie Coursing Cluba it was unanimously resolved that the two clubs amalgamate and decide not to hold coursing this season, but have everything m readiness to make a beginning next year. . At Whangaroa a boat capsized m the harbor. Mr and Mrs Foley and son were rescued with difficulty. The son would have been drowned but for a young fellow named Mclntosh swimming off and rescuing the lad. At a meeting to arrange for a celebra tion of the jubilee of the Scottish Pioneer Settlers, the names of 150 settlers were received of fifty years and upwards residence m Auckland. Napier, September 23. At the Diocesan Synod the following resolution was adopted with only one dis sentient : —"That whereas intemperance has ever been a great impediment to all Christian work, and a prolific source of poverty, destitution and suffering, of crime, disease and death, ib is, m the opinion of this Synod, desirable that the Licensing Act should be so amended that bona fide residents m licensing districts may vote by ballot for the issue or non issue of licenses within the district m which they reside. The Synod, therefore, urges upon the Government the necessity of legislation m the above direction, and commends the" matter to the prayerful consideration of all members of the Church of England within this diocese, and earnestly recommends them to bring ib prominently before all candidates who geek their suffrages. • That a copy of thi* resolution be sent to both Houses of Parliament, and to each diocese m the Colony." ' nn Dunbdin, September 23. £The Acclimatisation Society to-day voted £60 towards the erection of a house for the custodian at Resolution Island, on the West Coast, which has been set apart M a site for the preservation of native birds. In reference to the snap gaff with spring clutches, which is being manu factured, it was decided to give notice that its use was illegal, and to ask the Government to pass a regulation making it illegal for anyone to have the instru ment m his possession. . , ' • Invebcabgiix, September 27. It is reported that the trial of John Mcßae oh the charge of murdpring Biohard Bell at Lora Gorge will not be proceeded with this session of the Supreme Court. The sessions commence on Tuesday, and if so the sitting should be very short, there being no civil busi ness and only two prisoners besides Mcßae fo* trial. _______

Parliamentary.

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Wellington, September 23. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. COMPBOMISE. It was reported that a compromise had been effected with the House of Repre sentatives on the amendments m the Bankruptcy Bill and the Workmen^ Lien BUI. The reports were adopted. ELECTOBAL BILL, '- The Electoral Bill was further con sidered m Committee. The new clause, providing machinery f jr the exercise of the franchise by women by allowing them to make a declaration and claim for an elector's right, provoked some discussion. ,. , . , Mr Walker moved that the clause be struck out. The Bill had been so twisted about by the Committee that he thought the Colonial Secretary now entertained very Httle love for it. Sir Patrick Buckley intimated that he could not accept the new clause. Mr Downie Stewart, m speaking strongly m favour of granting the franchise to women, said that postponing the ques tion would not tend to. solve it any way. As sure as the sun rose the great change must come about. Sir George Whitmore opposed the clause. He pointed out that quite re cently several Trades Unions m the colony had pledged themselves not to sup port any candidate who favoured the female franchise, and therefore it. could not truthfully be held that the country desired the change. To give women a vote would be to unssx her. ' Ur G.race spoke m favor of the clause. The machinery it provided would tend to prevent an increase m the cost of con tested elections. At present the amount it cost to contest a seat m the House of Representatives was a disgrace to the colony, and the Legislature would soon have to take steps to put an end to it. To grant the franchise to Women without the machinery provided m this clause was not only dangerous but vicious. EVery councillor who was i|i 'earnest m giving women the suffrage must vote for the clause. On a division the clause was agreed to by 13 to 8. Clause 68, providing for the issue of women's electoral rights, and clause 69| compelling women to produce their right ft'- ' ■ .

when voting, Were agreed to without a div sion. ', Mr Oliver moved a new clause, dividing the amalgamated City Electorates of 1 Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and • Dunedin, each into three electoral dis i tricts. The clause was agreed to by 12 to 7. The Bill as amended was reported, and was immediately recommitted. Interpretation clause. On the motion of Mr Taiaroa it was decided that the word "Maori" shall mean "man or woiran," the effect being to give Maori women votes. Sir George Whitmore moved that the word "person" does not include "woman." The amendment was lost by 13 to 6. The Bill was then reported, and the third reading made an Order of the Day for Tuesday. SECOND KEADIXG. The Local Bodies Loan Act Amend ment Bill was read a second time. At 5 p.m. the Council adjourned till 7.30 p,m. • . The Council resumed at 7,30 p.nu SECOND BEADINGS. The Land for Settlement Bill, Oamaru larbour Boad Advance Repayment Bill, Otago School Commissioners Empowering Bill, Auckland Harbour Board Empower ing Bill, were read a second time. At 8.35 p.m. the Council adjourned till Tuesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. ELECTIVE LAND BOAKDS. The Waste Lands Committee reported that they had no recommendations to make on the Land Boards Election Bill. 5 Mr McKenzie said that as it was very r unlikely ab this stage, of the.. session the . Bill would be able to get through, he , J should move that the Bill be discharged from the Order Paper* Mr Rolleston congratulated the Minister ' of Lands on having come to this decision. It appeared to him that considerable ex pense had been incurred for nothing, and chat the Government never intended to proceed with the Bill, The motion was agreed to. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, it was stated that an extension of time, for twelve months, for old soldiers' claims would not be advisable, as the Government wished to have some finality m the matter ; that the Government would be willing to afford assistance to teaching the,,blind m the national schools m Otago ; but the report of the inspector had taken the Minister of Education by surprise ; that the Gover nment were not sure whether the public business would allow of the Libel Bill being proceeded with this session ; that the Government hoped to secure a better method for the cool conveyance of dairy produce to ports of export than is at present used, but that the matter was really one for the Railway Commis sioners ; that the Government would afford every facility for proceeding with the Friendly Societies Bill, and if no other opportunity offered the Govern ment would take up the, Bill. THE UNEMPLOYED. Along debate on the "unemployed" question was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. SECOND READINGS. The Tairoa Land Bill and Customs Laws Consolidation Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. The debate on the second reading of the Servants Registry Office Bill was re sumed. (Several members spoke against the measure as being another specimen of the grand-motherly legislation of the present Government. A hostile amendment by Mr T. Mc- Kenzie was rejected on the voices, and the second reading was carried by 42 to 16, Mr Rolleston, Sir George Grey,'and many of the Opposition voting for it. The IS aval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Grants Bill v*» 3 read a second time. INTERCEPTING SUPPLY. On the motion that the House go into Committee of Supply, — Mr Guinness, moved an amendment that the Government should place a suffi cient sum on the Estimates for the assisted passages of separated families now resi dent m England. The Premier hoped that the House would not agree to the amendment as it would open up the whole question of assisted emigration. The amendment was lost by 35 to 13. Mr Duthie called attention to the fact that there were large increases m the annual expenditure, notwithstandingthata great many officers had been dismissed. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY, The House then went into Committee of Supply. The remaining items m the Education vote were agreed to, and the vote of £431,055 was passed without alteration. Ministerial Department — £13,236, passed unaltered.' Customs and Marine Departments— £69,427. The only reduction made was m items. "Hire and working expenses of dredge for New Plymouth harbor, £3,000" which was reduced by £1 as indication to Government that no further expenditure should bo incurred m this direction. Total vote, minus £1, was agreed to. Working Railways Department,— £1,140.000. Passed unaltered. The House rose at 4.30 a.m.

THE CHOLERA.

[ran press association] (Received September 24, 10.20 a.m.) Constantinople, September 23. In connection with the deportation of students from the city, the Sultan alleges they were removed owing to the fear of cholera spreading. (Received September 24, 11.50 a.m.) Berlin, September 23. Cholera has broken out among the barge laborers m "Berlin.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

?EK PUESS ASSOCIATION Sadden ]>eath. Wellington, September 24, John Walkley, a well known hotel keeper, late of Palmers ton North, died rather suddenly this morning. He came dewn by the late train last night, and complained of feeling unwell. He was unable to sit down, and stood the whole journey. He was suffering from an I internal complaint, and had been m m j different health for some time.

The " Family Doctor " of July 16 says:— We have seen hosts of letters from all sorts and conditions of people, m which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have received from the wonderful mixture, which as a curative agent cannot be too highly estimated, sinae it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities and restores it to its normal condition. If the blood is diseased, the body is dissased, and the patient languishes. Clarke's Blood Mixture is a medicine of the greatest possible value, and it has attained a popularity almost unprecedented. It is certainly the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light up to the present time, and we can with, the utmost confidence re commend it to our subscribers' and the public generally,—(Advt) When Mr Gladstone introduced bis Home Rule bill he declared it had many rivals but not an equal. Passing from the region ol politics to domestic life we believe the remark to be true of Warburton Can 0 tie Bwt baking Powder. Try *,~-Ad vtj,

SPORTING.

GERALDINE SPRING MEETING.

The following are the acceptances and entries :— FIRST DAY. Squatters' District ilandicap of 40 soys; one mile.—Bay Kins; lOafc JOlb, The Idler 9st 111 b, Beau Nash 9st 71b, Sir Robert 7st 101 b, Kate Greenaway 7st 101 b, Warringfcon 6st 121 b. Selling Race, of 40 soys ; seven fur | longs.—Masonic, Count D'Orsay, Chester Lad, Pennine, Emperor, Enfield, Ulen lora, Sebastopol, New Hope, Little John, Sir Julius, Fire King. Belfield Welter Handicap of 35 soys; seven furlonga.—The Idler list, Beau Nash 10-st 101 b, Gillie lOst 41b, Kilmamock 9st 91b, Wet Sail Bst 71b, Sherwood Bst 71b, Sir Julius Bst 51b, Marten Bst 51b, Invader Bst 31b, Fire King Bst 31b, Fraud Bst. Geraldine Cup Handicap of 55 soys ; one mile and a half.—Bay Kiag Bst 81b, Galtee Bst, Saracen 7st 121 b, Welcome Nat 7st 41b, Coinage 7st 31 b, Chaos 7st, Invader 6st 71b. Flying Handicap, of 40 soys ; six fur longs.—Young Cheviot 9afc 101 b, Carro nade 9st 31b, Galtee 9sfc, Finetta Bst 21b, Welcome Nat Bst 2ib, Chaos 7st 121 b, Masonic 7st 121 b, Tournament 7st 101 b, Kate Greenaway 7st 41b, Sir Robert 7st, Oarsmaid 6st 71b, Handicap Time Trot, of 40 soys; three miles.—Contractor scr,, Tommy 15sec, Te Wanahu 18see, Mounfcjoy 24sec, Winchester 32sec, Muckross 42sec, The Cloud 45sec, Factory Girl 45sec, Lucy 48sec, Old Kate 48sec, Sam 55sec, Krippel 60sec. Geraldine District S"take3, of 25 aovs ; six furlongs.—Frivolity, Rosehill, Warrington, Decoy, Rachel. SECOND DAY. : Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; six fur longs.—Pennine, Emperor, Entield, Glen lora, Attwood, New Hope, Little John, Digby Grey, Moderation, Masonic.

HOW ARE YOU?

'Quite well, thank you, since using Aulsebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. The' have made me so strong.—[Advt.] 10 MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Oakei Use Aulsebrook's Self-Raisine Flour. Keating's Cough Lozenges cure^Ooughi Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimon tates that no other medicine is so effectut m the cure of those dangerous maladies Oae lozenge alone gives ease, one or two a bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficult; of breathing they are invaluable. The; contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sol! by all Chemists m tins Is |d and 3s 9 each The Rector and the Doctor.—Lore Bacon tells a rector m danger of losinj his cure, saying, "Well, if 1 do, I shal kill seventy men." When asked why, h< said that he would begin to practice physic. This is from the preface tc ".Health : The New Method," as edited bj W. Corrie Johnson 160, Tuam street) Christchurch. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be do»e at home without drugs. His books contaius other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold m small pamphlets at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev T. Norris writes:—"'The New Method' came to hand, and compared with it, the Hall Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what this book con tains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For less than two consultation feea the book will give odvice for lifetime. A circular may be obUined or copy seen by sending post card. Copies of books at Mail office.— Advt The Best Tea IN CANTERBUKY for the money, and^ free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK YOUR GROCEBB, Statutory Declaration.—l, Franz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vic toria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son TMtreCtp^lx-^roonfo—Of-agOJ—WTwr-wwOTJenWly- hurt with an axe on .his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. How 3ver, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called en Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had c satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-dfey he s recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this olemn declaration, etc —Franz Raabf, Declared at Sandhurst, m the 'colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, before me, Merits CflJuu J.P. -(Advt.) * 2

THE ASHBURT.QN GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 34, 1893.



LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHr TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGHjNT FOR ASHBURTON. ». BALEH, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lensrs were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with ■•—w i LAZARUS' I "SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, ;! =C A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND ' ! FANCY REPOSITORY. "VTOW showing some lovely New Goods -4-1 (purchased during Mr'Adanifc' visit 3 to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, sci tent and photo frames, m silk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Alt* New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Wei-rel's Journals and cot patterns always Lm st.ck. Layettes and trousseaux n» «lo order MUB AHAMH, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. BKGISTKY OFFICE FOR BEKVAKTS. Oaten Sheaf Chuff: - T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF ; GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY" REDUCED, Also,— ; CRUSHED OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ETO John €X fteetell. ■... ->"



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. ' Harry Fried lander BEGS to announce to his numerout patrons and friends that ho has just opened ex Aorangi, A LAKGK & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of-Latest Designs. MINNOWS m great variety, including the well known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gut, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags, and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock ot FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS ' MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry FViecilaiider, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, vshburtou. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151 MOUNT SOMERS COAI-! COAL! ■ Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. FORS A L E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE 'BY C. B. KNIGHT.



6 ROBERT MURRAY^^v: 4 ff™SWfr Watcb and Clock >Cxsr '• <lss^P^3f- MAKER. 1 GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c., EAST STREET. ■-.■■ ■. o ■ » T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clam • I Iwenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on »and, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN i CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, ftc. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS .* of alldescriptions j WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. , STERLING SILVER and E.P, WaRF, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. Craighkad & Berryman (Late Sparrow and Berryman, and H. and W. Oraighead, Amalgamated). WE HAVE JUST LANDED OUR * ' ' NEW BUMME tt GOO DS (ex s.s. Atawa), comprising a-, • SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW SUMMER TWEEDS FANCY SCOTCH SUITINGS, CHOICE WORSTED SUITINGS. FASHIONABLE WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS, Ac. 13k. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS EVER .Cf SHOWN IN ASHBURTON TO SELECT FROM. GOOD ENGLISH TWEED TROUSERS 21s. ,- COMPARE OUR PRICES. f*TYI-nn-pfflTif—TT &r W r! RAIGHEAD>S "Potion for AlllpUl LddLIL"""XX* Ou TT . \j FIRST-CLASS FIT and WORKMANSHIP has long been established m this district, and having a thoroughly practical knowledge of Outting and Tailoring m every particular, our customers may depend on getting satisfaction m every respect. Also, just^openedout, a shipment of NEW HATS, SHIRTS,TIES, &c. Great Variety m all the Latest Styles. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOrS AND SHOES. BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS, STRAW HATS, &c. Craighead & Berryman, Tailor* ft Outfitter*, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. WOOL SE ASON, 1692-93. tit c are Prepared to mak LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE. f Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL., ; ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. THE DATES OF OUR SALES WILL BE DULY/ ADVERTISED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OITKRENT BATES. FfttEDLANDEB BKO&



PuDiic in 1 oti es. LLEWJa,LYi\ OWEN, I TEACHER OF MUSIC. PRACTICAL AaD THEORKTICAI WILL recommence with hi* pupi next MONDAY, September 2( Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 13 NEW SEEDsTnEW SEEDS AS the whirl of time has ushered ii Busy Spring, SEALY & 00- Are prepared to supply the wants of theii numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS for SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS. CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoots Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Kariy Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Saowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS [n endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER * Co. 3MPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. J. SEALY & CO. §150 ITEPHEI¥S BROS, Market House. SPECIAL LINES. (—GROCERY.— SSSSUGAR, TEA, SAGO, fICE, TAPIOCA, TIN MEATS, &TIN FISH, TIN FRUITS, AND [PRESERVED DRIED FRUITS, —HARDWARE.— iarden Toools ; and Garden Requisites for the Season. Lubricating Oils, . Hollo ware, Tinware, Dairying Utensils, Forks, Spades, Shovels, &c. Plated ware, u^ll Table Cutlery, Pocket aililiSSiSCutlery, Bedsteads and m ^_H ,. Wire Mattresses. JROOKERt IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, Beat selection m Ash burton. ILL GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS. Customers waited upon for orders. Country orders punctually attended to. Stephens Bros, Market House. I" The Corner Ashbui September £0,92. . Madam, — F RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you that laninow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, MusUns, etc., is very \ choice, and m the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere. 1 have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs m Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, andl confidently recommend them to your notice. Although ih« quantity is larg , I anticipate the price and quality will "cause a speedy clearance. ' Soliciting the favor a visit of inspection. I am, Madam Yours Obediently, W H COLLIER. i - . ; hit [ . ■-



- MR T. BULEOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. i, FOR SALtf—looo acres m two blocks, all fenced and m its native stat^. Really ed good sheep country. Low price and easy terms, T. BOLLOCK Estate Agent. d '__ .PuDLic Notices. ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /"\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds 5 m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable* Forest Trees \ OF ALL SORTS ! Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. • Roses LARGE AND CHOiCR COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, | RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON STARTLING NEWS. James PQrter,; THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FBUIT TEEES [OP ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks, ROSES, a Choice Selection • ■< ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHKMUMS. I have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and . Prize-bakers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Chriatchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October] James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON QL-ACKBMITH, SHOEING SMITH, 13 and CO&CHBUILDEB, has to nnnounce that he has taken over the business of MkGeokGE TAit, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building m all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY, BURNETT STREET, to his brother, Join Paget, jvj<¥. 9 who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PA GET, June., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while m business m Ashburton, and hopes to bo equally favored m his new venture at WAKANUI. 9J NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from M* James Cbaigie, 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 ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 MR JOHN G- RESTELL _ WAN USD A Second-Hand Portable Engine ; by Huston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIV.ITE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL has beer instructed to Sell, m conjunctiot with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Buccleueli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 73G£ Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO -4 QOfi ACRES» The land is of good quality and we situated, the Mount Somers Railway lin passing through the Estate. Persons i want ot good farms would do well t inspect this property, as it will be sold t a reasonable price and on very liben terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & M|fll CANTILE AGENCY CO., Lp., Christchurch and Rakaia j 0«, JOHN a. RBST^Lfc,



ENTERTAINMENTS ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Sul)-Lessee—Mr W. F. Wallace. I WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 One Night Only. RETURN VISIT of the Woild-fam and Ever-welcome WILLS' SXJIfcI»*IXSIiS i\AJtC rX?Y In an entirely new Programme. The Company are now playing to crowdc houses m Dunedin. ' Prices 3s, 2s, & Is. Come early and avoid the crush. Box Plan at Friedlander's. 9 169 WALTER PRICE, Agent. Kiuk lie Paris rpHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSE! Until further notice. Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL rpENDERS are invited for constructing _1_ eighty chains, more or less, of con crele channelling, labour only. Also for the supply of 250 casks best Portland cement. Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, and tenders to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 26th insfc. CHAS. E. FOuKS Town Clerk. Ashburton, September 20, 1872. 9 146 In the matter of "The Foreign Companies Act, 1884," and of tho United Insur ance Company, Limited. ]\TOTICE is hereby given that the -*-* Office or Place of Businoss of the above named Company m Ashburton is at bhe Offices of the Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. Wm. HORNE, Manager. Dated at Wellington, September 1, T 1892. J. H. COCK, \ Attorneys for the J. S. JAMESON,/ said Company. . 9_iß Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will ose if he does not have his binders re )aired m time for the coming harvest. Pake Time by the Forelock and have hem done at once, so that you may reap A LIBBKAL EEWAKI) or your past labours. Also bear m mind hat your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. For the execution of such repairs THE USH BURTON MACHINE WORKS nd BRASS FOUNDRY are well quipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and AAOHINERY. gjf Note the Addross.—CAMERON STREET, near the POST OFFICE. Titos. JE. liilworlli, PROPRIETOR. DR. lIIVTFJI riTISHES to notify to his patients, THAT HE HAS REMOVED lIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS to TANCEED .STREET, Middle House between Cass street and William streets, HOURS OF CONSULTATION: 10 TO 11 A M. 2 TO 3 P.M. 7 TO 8 P.M. JF.T. FOKli & Cl> N"EW ZEALAND WOOL SCORES. (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), L 54, Hereford Street, CHRiaTOHTRCH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtoii Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en-, trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J.T. FORD, ; Auctioneer. imENDERS are invited for building _|_ cottige at Lowcliff. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on TU33DAY, September 27, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9§170 Architect. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE C lIOIIAI, SOCIETY TV ILL BE HELD ON Holiday 2fllli ins*., AT 8 O'CLOCK, JN THK SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, WHEN A PRACTICE OF THE "MESSIAH" WILL TAKE PLACE. ALL musical people are invited to at f tend, and bring their copies. After practice, a meeting will take place to elect offioers, etc. r Interim Committee— P. WI LIAMS, HORACE A. GATRS. 9 177 D. BOOTH. W. J. BUSH AND CO TYLSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII 53 ESSENCES [1 17 SOLUBLE ESSENCES E V Fctr Aerate^ "Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY mHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST I AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LAKGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus EYer.y Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Aus -1 tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10,500,000 '' (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent, BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the las, FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. - CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, 1 £489,828, yielding Reversionary j Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. 3 The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 pei 3 cent, on the premiums received during i the year. ISSTJRE YOTJR LIFE IN THE c A M. P- SOCIETY c h And secure a I BONUS ETKRY YE Alt LS Policies m Force 109,33f % Sum Assured B Annual Income ...... ... £1,860,34, J- Expenses of Management t LESS THAN 9f PER^NT ON THI re TOT4L INCOME. f EDWARD W ; LOWE, ie Resident Secretary, Branch Office— ■ ne Custom House Quay, Wellington, at W. H. UERRY, ° District Secretary, Ohristchurch. 5 e H ZANDER, Be feocal Brqfker, Ashburton,