PARLIAMENTARY.

Wellington, September 15. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2.50 p.m. LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS. Pr Pollen moved that in the opinion of the Council the control of officers of the Lagislalive Council constitutionally is and should remain with the Speaker. He said that the independence of the Council was the very essence of its existence, and its officers ought not to be expt sed to any interfer ence for party purposes by any outside authority. The debate was adjourned tiU Monday, in order to allow Sir Patricf | Buckley to make himself acquainted with the subject matter of the motion, and to obtain an expression of opinion from the Speaker. THE LIQUOR BILL. The Alcoholic Liquors Sale and Control Bill was reported from Committee with amendments, che third reading being made an order of the day for Monday. The Council rose at 4.50 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. DEATH OF MR W. H, LEVIN. Formal business having been disposed of the Premier rose and desired to refei to the sudden and unexpected death of Mr W. H. Levin, who as a former member of the House, was well-known and highly respected. It would some what soften the terrible blow which had failed on those dear to Mr Levin, if the House endeavoured to recognise his many estimable qualities, and he there fore moved that the Housa adjourn until 7 30 p.m. as a mark of respect to the deceased gentleman. Mr Rolleston seconded the motion, and Mr Fisher, Mr Dutbia, Mr McLean, »Dr Newman, and Mr Buchanan having added their tribute to the memory of one who had beai a good citizen, philan thropist, and a public benefactor, the motion was assented to in silence, and the House adjourned at 2.50 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. THE ELECTORAL BILL. The Premier said that he desired to make n, statement with regard to the Electoral Bill, which was creating con siderable anxiety at present. He ex plained that in the Electoral Bill the word "leasehold" was mere ly surplusage and immaterial. There was, however, one material error, and that was that they had not provided that certain questions could be put to a Maori as to his having voted before, though this could be done to half-castes and Europeans. It was proposed to amend this error (winch had been discovered by the Clerk of Parliaments). It had be in Intended to bring down this amendment by Message from the Governor, but he feared that a serious difficulty might arise if they sent the Bill back to the Legis lature, and tKis course it was intended to invert by bringing in a separate Bill to deal with the mistake. This course he hoped would dispel any doubts which had been or might be held as to the insincerity of the Government on the subject In reply to Sic John Hall* the Premier said that he had acquainted the Governor wi&h the course which the Government intended to adopt, and was about to sign a letter to His Excellency, asking him to withdraw the Message which he had sent down and give his assent to the Bill. ' THE GOVERNMENT BAILWAY3 BILL The Premier moved the second reading of the Government Railways Act Amend ment Bill. He said that he was now asking the House to deal with a most important subject, and one that would greatly affect the welfare of the colony. The question was whether the railway* should continue to remain in the hands of three irresponsible persons, or that the Guvernment should have some confrol over them. He held that the colony had no reason to be proud of the present iailway management, and all he now wanted was to ensure that what was taken from the people in ]887 should be restored to them. The change then made was done without tho sanction of the people, and it was only reasonable that the people should demand the resto ration of their rights. He did not wish to say one single word against the Rail way Commissioners, and he hoped that no feeling would be shown in this matter; that they would approach the question calmly and in a fair spirit. The reason why the Bill was not in troduced earlier in the session was because the Government considered that the country should be fully acquainted with its provisions. The Bill was now greatly modified from wh^t it was Jast session. They wer3 told that there mus* be no politics in connection with the railways, but he maintained that there was at the present time both politics and a policy in connection with the railways. Highly paid officers would no doubt oppose the change sought to be made, but the work ing men on the railways would, he be lieved, welcome the change. The RaiU way Commissioners did not deserve credit for saving the colony during the recent labor struggle j on the contrary their action tended to promote disorder. He went on to quote largely from figures to show tha*. the departmental expenditure of the railways had increased during the year, and he asked whether it waa right that irresponsible persons should have command of a large amount of unautho rised expenditure in the same way as Ministers of the Crown who were directly responsible to the people. The Cpm missioners had enormous power and could tqm any Government off the Treasury Benches if they cared to exercise it, and if they chose to reduce the rates the finances of the Government might be ruined, He referred at great length to the management of the various lines, and contended that they should not look altogether to making the railways pay so much per cent., but should study the convience of the public. He showed that the increased expenditure this year over last year was £15,000 ; while the in preaßad revenue was only £5000. Thtu discontent a :nqng§fc therailyiray employees from one eng of the colony to the other, and there had been very unfair promotion in the service. Although the Bill proposed thats a Minister should be appointed one of the Commissioners, he would himself like to be relieved -from (;he duty. He denied that personal con siderations had induced him %o bring iji the Bjll, and he submitted' ft to the lloipe in full confidence that the Govern? ment were doing their best for the good of the colony by asking that the railway management should be taken from the hands of the Commissioners. Mr Rolleston said that the speech they had just listened to was largely »n elec tioneering speech—a regular stump ora tion, and 6ne that was not 'altogether riianly in that it resolved itself into an attack upon absent men; It consisted largely of statements and mis-s'atements which the Premier had reiterated all over the colony previously. He declined to admit that the Premier spoke the voice pfthe on' this question. 1 Jt^aa apparent from his attack on the QomniisT Burners that there was a strong personal bias in hw mind all through. When the Railway Bill was brought down in 1887 the country rang from one end to the Other in consequence of the politic \\ #- f anagempnt qf the railways, and so %r as he had seen and read, there wag nothing to regret in the appointment of the pre sent Commissioners. The Premier had throughoat been a strong opponent of the Commissioners, and had indulged in the grossest inaccuracy of. statement, but

he had utterly failed to render the Act in operative or discredit the Commissioners themselves. As far as he could see no injustice had betn done to railway men in reeard to wages, but if it was true that there had been a rtduclion of_ the wages of the working men, the Premier himself was responsible. The Premier's state ment on this head was an idle claptrap

' appeal on the eve of an election, and the working men of the colony would find tbafc out. The Premier had stated that the Railway Commissioners were ie sponsible for.the recant strike, but he held that the Commissioners had in reality averted a great national disaster. He was strongly of opinion that a speech of the kind just made by the Premier, entirely unsupported by departmental evidence of any kind, was utterly un woithy of acceptance, and the proper course would be to adjourn tho debate to give those persona who were attacked, an opportunity of replying. He de precated the attacks made on the Com missioners and other officers, and said that it was time that the Premier or Com missioners gave way when the former showed such an utter absence of the principles which should guide a depart ment. He quoted from statistics to prove that there was a continual advance in the revenue of the railways since the Commissioners had charge ©f them, and that there was no cause for complaint on the part cf the public on a financial score. Clause 4 of the Bill revealed the autocratic character of the Premier, as by that clause the Minister was to .have a de liberative and a casting vote. If the Minister had one of hia creatures on the Board, (and he could do that in three months), he would be absolute master of the Board, which would entirely lose its independence, and the spirit of the Act of 1887 would 08 completely violated. If they were to alter the laws at all he thought it would be far better to go back to individual Ministerial responsibility, as was the case before the Commissioners were appointed. He concluded by mov ing the following amendment: —"That in the opinion of this House it is un desirable on the eve of the General Elec tion and until the electors of the colony have had an opportunity of expressing their opinion on the subject, to make any radical alterations in the management of the Government railways as proposed in this Bill, or in the personnel of the Rail way Commission." Sir Robert Stout: after praising the personal qualifications of the Railway Commissioners, went on to say that the debate that night was the strongest argu ment against the Board. It meant that the administration of the Commissioners could not be cfi icised unle3s the Com missioners were present to reply to the charges made against them/ The system of Boards without Ministerial control had been tried in England, and had proved a failure. The original Act gave enormous powers to tha Commissioners- powera that could nob be defended on the prin ciple of responsible government. It showed -that government by the people iv ihe colony had failed and entirely des'royed the principles of democracy. He asserted that there were as many charges of mismanagement against the Commissioners as when the railways were under ministerial control, but if there were charges during Minivers' time, Ministers soon heard of them. He had always beeo opposed to taking awiy the railways from parliamentary control He did nob think th*t the present Bill went far enough. If he had h:s way he would repeal the Act altogethei. At 1 a.m. a motion to report progress was* lost by 30 to 17- Mr Richardson contended that the Bill would give pirty control aad nothing else, and he held that it was most im proper that a Minister should have the power of veto in a nutter of this kind. He spoke strongly against the Bill. Mr Sandforri moved Hie adjournment of iho debate till Monday ac 2 30. This was agreed to, The House rose ao 125 a.m.

Parliamentary Notes.

(from our. own correspondent.) Wellington, September 15. ELECTORAL BILL. The Premier has urged the Government supporters in the Council to pass the amendments on the Electoral BiU pro posed in the Governor's message. This should allay all anxiety. Fearing that trouble might arise if the Electoral Bill again round its way to the floer of the Legialative Council, the Premier has got permission from the Governor to withdraw the amendment (which it was proposed to introduce by message) re Maori voters, aiyl this will be dealt with in a separate amending measure, TJie Electoral Bill has now gone to Government Houss to await His Excellency's pleasure. It is anticipated that Lord Glasgow will attach his, signa ture to-morrow in which case women can ba enrolled immediately. It is understood that some trifling hitch has occurred in connection with the Electoral Biil which will delay its assent till Monday, as Sir Patrick Buckley his gone out to the Hutt, RAILWAY BILL; The House is occupied to-night with the Railway Bill, the second reading of which Mr Seddon moved in an exhaus tive speech in which he advocated the railways being again under Government control. Mr Rollestori followed on the p Lher side. The Government anticipate a majority of seven on the second reading of the Railways Bill. LICENSING BILL. The Council has reported the Govern ment, Licensing Bill from Committee, and its third reading hag beon fixed for Mon day. PER PRESb ASSOCIATION. Napier, September 15. Those who got up the petition against woman's suffrage indignantly deny Sir Robert Stout's statements in the House as to the signatures to the petition against women's franchise being those of hotel loafers. As the canvassers only had two jiours in whicli to work they could take only part of the business portions of the town,' AU met with were asked to sign, and five out of s-ix asked signed, including merchants, storekeepers, professional men, and nearly fifty women. The can vassers assert that if they could have taken the whole town they are confident that at least three-fourths o f the electors would ftave signed; ;

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PEBSS ASSOCIATION.

ri?lk« Convict Chniiil*. Wellington, September 16, Over seventy Italians have signed a letter to the Premier asking for his interference re Cheim*. Mnslionaiaiiii. A private letter from Msshonaland gives a rosy colored picture; of the country, which is described as full of gold and a health^ land Farms Jwe been largely taken up. * Political. Mr T. Dwan is being asked to stand for Hutt. Kite L,:ttn Mr JLevln: Mr Levin's funeral takes place to morrow afternoon. The Harmonic Society will sing an anthem from 1 *rThe Martyrs of Anfcioch.' Every meeting, entertainment, and social gathering announced before the funeral has been put off, even to the opening of the fine art exhibition and benefit performances.

St. Stephen's Church.

j The following exit acts from the minutes of a Vestry meeting held last night will be of general interest, contain ing as they do an important offer to the veatry on behalf of the parsonage build ing fund ; the Bishop's visit on Friday, September 22 ; and the resignation of the office ot churchwarden by Mr John Curtis, owing to his leaving the district. AN ANONYMOUS DONOR. The following correspondence was re ceived : — A letter from Mr H. A. Adley, Lin wood, addressed to the churchwardens. Dear Sirs, —I have tha pleasure of com municating wito you to the effect that a friend of mine, understanding that it is proposed to make an addition to the parsonage at Ashburton, is prepared to contribute the sum of £10 towards the fund for that purpose on the following conditions :—l. That the work be actually begun not later than March, 1894. 2. That it be carried out without incurring debt or drawing from other parish funds. Failing these conditions the money will not be forthcoming, I may mention that the donor trusts that tha wish to remain anonymous may be respected. On the carrying out of the conditions I shall have much pleasure in forwarding acheque for the amount promised. Yours faith fully, H. A. Adley. It was proposed by Mr Twentyman, and seconded by Mr Rees, that the very hearty thanks of the vestry be conveyed to the .anonymous donor, through Mr Adley, for the kind offer, with the assur ance that an effort would shortly be made to fulfil the requisite conditions. Also, that the churchwardens and one vestry man (Mr Rees afterwards selected) be appointed a sub-Committee to draw up a report as to probable cost of repairs to roof and accommodation required, and report at an early date. Mr Twentymin urged the appointment of a special Sunday when the Bishop might be asked to preach, and the whole of the money raised by straight out giving as had been done successfully in Sydenham and other parishes. During the evening it was intimated that another £10 would be forthcoming, so that £33 may now be counted upon. Mr Rees pointed out that the shingle roof was utterly out of repair, and th»t the work of re-rooflng with iron (which would be a very costly matter) oughs to be borne by the parish, without reference to the question of increased accommoda tion and alterations urgently required, THE BISHOP'S VISIT. The Chairman stated that the Bishop had intimated his wish to visit the parish on Friday, September 22, to fcive an ad dress on the Church Mission Fund, It was resolved to hold a meeting in the schoolroom, and to charge la admission, the proceeds to be devoted to the Fund. Mr john corns. The following letter was read by the Incumbent:—Rev. T. A. Hamilton. Daar Sir, -It is with sincere regret that I am compelled to resign my position as nominator for this district and also that of being your churchwarden, owing to my leaving for Christchurch. I need not say that ifc ha-? aff jrded >ne much pleasure in filling these positions for the last five years, owing to the kind sympathy and ready help always extended tome, and trust that my successor may also receive that friendly issisance given to him by the vestry which I have ever received from both pasi and present.—l am, dear <4r, yours faithfully, JonN Curtis. Ihe resignation was accepted by the vestry with the deepest regret. The Incumbent eulogised the work done by Mr Curtis for the church during the past years, which had been fre«!y giver, for the g?ory of God ard the good of the parish, at the cost of great anxiety and uersonel self-fcacrifice. The separation had come in the order of God's providence. He trusted tliab Mr and Mrs Curtis would er.joy health and happiuess in their new | home, and that in the near future they might find themselves onco more in Ash burton. Mr Twentyman, as the oldest member nf tha' Vestrj, and the only one whose term of office was coincident with that of Mr Curtis, felt it his duty to say that he parted with Mr Curtis with the deepest regret. Though his departure would be a great loss to the pari h, yet, in provid ing a home for his son in Christchurch he was taking a wise step. During a peiit/d of five years he had had ample oppor tunity cf witnessing the unfailing zeal, energy, and efficiency displayed by Mr Curtis. In the name of the vestry, he desired to thank Mr Curtis for the great work he had been enabled to do for the church, and to wish him every happiness in the future. Mr Curtis replied feelingly, saying that tha work had always been a pleasure to him. He had been greatly helped and stimulated by the sympathy, etc., of the vestry and the Rev. E. A. Scott, and also his successor. His great object had always been to keep thp church clear cf debt. He thanked the vestry most heartily for the good wishes expressed, and said that there was just a possibility in the remote futura of his returning to Ashburton.

Late Sporting.

AUCKLAND SPRING ME.ETIEG.

[per press association] Atjckxand, September 16j. The attendance is fair, and the weather fine. Results 3— Trial Handicap..- St Kilda 1, The Deceiver 2, Lillie 3.. Stanmoor was scratched. Time—l 42. Dividends —£$ 18s and £4 10,3. HyitDLiis.—lngorina 1, Tattler 2, De spised 3. Won eas-ly. Time—i.47|- Dividends-^ 4s and £3 17s.

t&& ASHBtmTOfI GttAfcfclAN: BATUKDAI, SEPTEMBER lfl, 1893,



Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS 1 HAH WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20. DRCJXDH' SOCIAI THE ANNUAL SOCIAL of the Stai of Ash burton Lodge will be held as above Double ticket, 2s 6.1; Ladies Is. Commence at 8 o'clock. 9 102 ENTERTAINMENT, RAKAIA TOWS HALL. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. J%f USIC, Tableaux Vivants, and Farce " POOR PILLICODDY " In aid of St Mark's Sunday School. 9*123 Admission—ls. ADDPELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 21. For One Night Only. The Event of the Season. A rare tread for Ashburton. GOUBIAY AND WALTON, The Comedians of the Age, and their Specially Engaged Comedy Company IN THE Funniest of Farcical Comedies, SKIPPED BY THE LMST OF THE] MOON. Pronounced throughout the world the Funniest Piece ever Staged. Fun, fast, and furious. Songs, Dances, Duets. A long laugh, a hearty laugh. Box plan at H. Friedlander's. Prices, 3s and 2s. Reserved seat's, 4a, RICHARD F. KEATING, J+ll9 Businesß Manager. Miles and Co., Ltd. • MESSRS MILES and COMPANY, Limited, have received instruc tions from the owners to Sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY NEXT, September 19, at 2 o'clock p.m., At Mr Casa's Farm, below Tinwald kaleyards, about 6*> a MERIXO EWES, lambed • " and lambing to, English Leicester rams. $lso, ox WEDNESDAY NEXT, ! September 20, at 12 o'clock. On Mr Robert Clark's Farm, Woodlands, DROMORE, about U^f\ MERINO EWES, lambed *-*^ and lambing to English Leicester rams 1 pAJ_CROSSBREDEWES.Ia««bed irwVftt and lambing fiO4- HOGaETS MILES & CO., L mited. E. W. HANMBR, 9f120 . Auctioneer. "tinwald saleyards. SEPTEMBER 19. Special Entries. MESSRS MILES & CO., Limited, will offdr on behalf of C. J. Harper, Esq, Haekthorne Estate— I Priraa Ha^-'jred WB.THER 1 ISO Plime Merino WITHERS MILES & COMPANY, Limited. E. W. HANMER, Auctioneer. 9 117 Mr D. Thomas.



Furniture Sale. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1893. MR D. THOMAS hasbeenf-ivoredwith instructions from R, P. Jevp, Fsq., who is leaving the district, to sell by Public Auction at his residence, Carter's Terrace, Tinwald, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITUE AND EFFECTS Comprising-— Drawing Room Suite Dining Room Suite Brussels Carpets Chest of Drawers Washing Stands and Ware Hat Stands Hall Lamps Single and Double Beds, etc. Dressing Tables Kitchen Furniture Cutlery Crockery Silver Tea Service Cooking Utensils Quantity of Jam i 6 Barrels J?ruit WJne Oilploth, Tools, Tubs, and a large quantity of nicknacks and suudii.es. Sale, at 1 p.m. No Reserve. fy T^QMAS, 9 ?"8§ Auctioneer. Stud Notice. THE STANDARD-Bpi) AMERICAN; HORSE &ENEBAL TRAO^Y WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT LONGBEACH. Servicss—s guineas* fTpHE Standard-bred American Trotting 8 Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving Am erics, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jjenny Tracey a mile in 2min is|seoa. He, also, used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrin.o D.udley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—"lf ever there w,as a, horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken tacky and. General Tracey contain the very besc strains of Arnfiricari trotting Wood, I^ares graced freel Every care taken bu no responsibility. r J. 0 N. GRIGG, Longbeach. FOR SJLE " " ~pvESIRABLE PRIVATE. HESI , JL/ DENOE, wel} situated on ' the W^a,ka.nut road. Exceptionally easy terms of paynient, and only six per cent per , annum charged on the unpaid portion of the purchase money. For full particulars apply to T. BXJLLOCK. " f.OR SALE.—Two Sections well situated in Eaton street, Hampsfead, First-class land.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ff^ENDERS are invited for Leasing |_ about §2,8 Acres of Railway, Reserye No. 1925 near Rangitata, Plan and Conditions may be se( n. *t Stationma&ter's office, Rangitata, where tenders are to be lodged before noon on September 23, 1893. The highest or any tender nofc necessarily accepted. B£ ORDER. Railway Engineers' Office, Chjpistphuroh, 9 53 I[aMPSTEAD^IcOWN DISTRICT?" PATE NOTICE. ESTIMATE. Expenditure-P.ublic works, £12.1 Is 10, d. Rateable valua, £58,124. Bate of |d In ' £, £121 Is lOd, ' PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ifc is the intention of the Hampstead Town Board, at their' next meeting on MONDAY, October (i, 1893,, to mak^e a rate of one" half-penny' iti the pound (|d in £) on all rateable properties in the district, for the period commencing on April 1, 1893, and ending on March 31, 1894, payable in one sum on November 1, 1893, and that the rate book is open for inspection at Mr Bradd ell's Office, AgJv burton, till MONDAY, September 25, and on and after tnat date at the Board's Office, Hampstead, till' October 2, be tween the hours of 10, a.m. and 3 p m. By Order, J. a BELL, Clerk to Hampstead Town Board. HwnpsteaS, September 16,1593, 9 124,



Fuolie Notices. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to Johi Paget Unpaid before September 20 WILL BE SUED FOR. 9 108 JOHN PAGET, Junk. U. i. 0. D. MEMBERS are requested to meeo at the Oddfellows' Hall on SUNDAY next, at 2 p.m , to attend special Church Parade. Officers oi^jy in regalia. 9JSB E. J. TASKiiR, A.D. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THIRD TERM, 1893. - TDUPILS wiltre-assembleonMONDAY X next, 18th inst., at 9.30 a.m. JOHN E. BUCHANAN. Ashburton, September 13, 1893. 99E QUR STORES~~AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 20ra inst., Being Ihe day of Atonement. 9*121 FRIEDLANDER RROS. \\T B ARE BU(Y ER S '* OF OATEN SHEAF OR STRAW OHAFF IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. 9§122 FRIEDLANDER BROS, » I H ft I If «. ' „ Miss Venie Flower, LATE of the Royal College of Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 4. 8 139 ASEBURTON COONTY COUNCIL. *\T OTICE is hereby given that a Resolu ■^ tion to-make a Special Order alter ing tha Wakanui and the Upper Ashbur ton Ridings of the County of Ashburton, was adopted by ihe above Council at a special meeting held on the Ist day of September, 1893, and the same will be submitted f)r confirmation at a special meeting of the Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ash burton, on FRIDAY, October 6, 1893, immediately after the ordinary monthly meeting of the Council. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the office of the Council, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public during office hours every week day up to October 6. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Council. Asbburton, September 9, 1893. 9 66 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.



Public Notices. tT/TONET TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT KATES. H. C. ORBELL, 9 76 Solicitor, Aehburton. [A CARD], URS A. c/cLABIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, aSHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION.



A CARD] MR H. G. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ABHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, I Corner Esst and Burnett Si reefs. .81127 NOT! C E. _____ TDLANS, Specifications, and Estimates _L for any kind of Buildings can be had from George W. Andrews, East Belt. Agent for Mr W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated Ranges and Austin and Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick,' Concrete, and Asphalt wrok 9 15 DO YOU KNOW IHAT we are SELLING OFF all our NEW GOODS, and giving a dls count of FOUR SHILLINGS OFM 1 EVERY POUND FOR CASH, because we are OVERSTOCKED, and MUST REALISE. H3T Come and see our Shopfull of New Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, -fee. (all marked in plain figures). Men's Good Tweed Suits to measure during the sale from «fc 15s to £3 lO<* FOR CASH. graighead¥berryman THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. 9*62 To The Ladies of Ashburton and D TRICT, A WORD WITH YOP, PLEA I F Thinking of getting roarr ed try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, required. If you like a quiet &fternoon"cup ot tja send along to MADDEN S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving thew children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of MADDENS Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselres a de of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEN for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In faot anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street.



NOTICE is hereby givan that a Reso lution to make a Special Order dissolving the Wakanui Road Board and the Upper Ashburton Road Board, and making provision for the election of new Boards, was adopted by the above Council at a special meeting held on tha 4th day of August last, and the same will be sub mitted for confirmation at a special meet ing of the Council to ba held at the Council Chambers, Bering Sqmre, Ash burton, on FRIDAY, October 6, 1893, immediately after the ordinary monthly meeting of the Counoil. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the office of the Council, Baring Squ ire, and will be open to the inspection of the public during office hours every week fay up to October 6, 1893. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Council. Ashburton, September 9, J893. 9 67 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. iv OTICE is hereby given that the above ■*-* Council proposes making a SPECI A L ORDER curtailing the limits of the Ash burton-Rakaia Water Race District, and declaring a certain part of the County of Ashburton to be a NEW DISTRICT under the provisions of "The Water Supply Act, 1391," for the purposeof the const ruc tion of Water Races therein ; such District to be called " The Wakanui Water Race District;" and the resolution to make such Special Order will be submitted for adoption at a SPECIAL MEETING of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of October, 1893. I A Plan of the proposed New District has been deposited in the Office of the Council, Baring Square, Ashbqrton, and w:ll be open for inspection by the Public, without fee, every week day, during office houra, up to the time of the adoption of the said resolution. By order. F, MAIN WARING, GJerk of the Council, A,sh,busfton, September 2, J893. AUCTIONEERS, OHA RE BROKERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS. MONEY TO LEHKB ON APPBQVED SECURITIES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 ACRES, 14a. BEREFORD STREET, 9+lol Christchuroh. FOR SALE, CHEAP, THAT Desirable Suburban Property lately in the occupation of W. 1\ Kingston, situated on Carter's Terrace, within easy distance of the town, contain-, ing about 7 acres of splendid land, on which ii erected a new House of 8> rooms, filastered throughout ; : hot and coi<J water aid on to each room ; ; all n.ec%ssary out buildings j_ Windmill j splendid young O)rchar^. T^ie. whole forming one of the nicest properties in the District. For full particulars apply ASHBURTOtf FINANCE & AGENCY CO., LTD., 9*55 Arcade. ~TOWN~ SECTIONS,"£OR, SALlTafc reasonable prides, viss: —703 well situated in Wills street, 812 and 813 Aitken street, 857 Grey street, 256 Mo«re sfreet, %4$ Kermode street, 792 and 793 Cox street, 1046 and 104 1? Petefr street' west, 1001 Cox street w?B>, 1050 corner of Walker andTete'r streets, 994, and 995 Walter street west, 807 Cox street east, 846 a,nd 817 Aitken street, 820, William, stree^ 79^ Cox street, m Wtfls s,^e©b, 818 Airken, street, 68ft QameFQU §lre«t, 842 Cttsaß^ree^,



LANDELLS AND PBESTON, ENGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. ""VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engrav _l_\ ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c, repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business In Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, in the Premises in Burnett street, next t69 Ashburton Club. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received:— Dear Sirs,— Having used your soap I find ib the best I have used both for washing and scrubbing or cleaning of any kind. I should recommend ifc to any body.—l remain yours, MrsWm. Bryant, Wills Street Bakery. Alford Forest Road, August 23,1893. Having used Messrs Craighead Bros.' soap for spring cleaning and household washing, I am very much pleased with it. It saves a good deal of labor.—M. A Mbdbiks. I can recommend the soap for scrub bing and washing. It makes the water very soft, and makes a nice lather- "Mrs { Sheared, Ashton. i Messrs Craighead Bros. Gentlemen, —The sample tin of soap y&a left with me for trial has been used in my home and has given ontire satisfac tion to my daughters and myselt.—Emma. L. Bean. Ashburton, August 22, 1893, Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l havo used your Crystal Soap and foun,d it to be the best house hold aoup, I have ever used.—S. A. Foam Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap, and find it ecju&i to represen cation. I can highly recommend its.—W. Tkezisk. Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,-You* "Crystal Soap" for 1 cleansing purposes is perfect, I have never used better.—A. Inglis Mao Lean Dumn, MANUFACTURED ONLY BY j CRAIGHEAD BROS., I ASHBURTON.



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's), PTAS lately returned from London, where he f>p nt eighteen months, studyjjag 1 I the cutting under the latest and most improved scteniific principles ;at the same time gaining nv>re exparienoa in the leading Ladies' and Gentleman* Tailoring Establishments of the We«t End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customer! that orders intrusted to hi& will be finished in a style not to be surpassed.



wo r o A L c jsr DE JOHD ORB & CO. G. L. BEATH & CO.. CaRISTOHUEOH, ARE NOW OPENING UP THElft New Spring 1 Goods, NOVELTIES AND LATEST FASHIONS IN EVER*" DEPARTMENT SAMPLES forwarded onjjapplication, and all Goods Carriage paid Asbburton.



DISSOLUTION _OP_ PARTNERSHIP CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T. H. Undrill and Co.'s, Late Pickford A ITndrlll, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. Til TT Sj- p n BEG to thank their Friends and General Public of • -■-■-• *'• V>\J« their past support, and hope, by mreful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FOTURE ESrEEMKD PATRONAGB. A work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. IB UMORItrL A Co,l TANORED STREET, Next Building Society's New] Office ¥. H, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshire • magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE lEONS, FIRE BRASSES, ADD TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Papcrliaitgillg'9 of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturer* to our order andjwill be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., ME R OjH AIT.TS AND IMPORTERS f Royal Insurance Company. AGENT 3 FOR 4 Grey Valley Goal Company. I Springfield Pottery Compan .