THE ELECTORAL BILL.

(from our own correspondent.)

Wellington, September 18. I am just informed suthoratrvely that the Electoral Bill will not be submitted for the Governor's assent to-day, but am unable to ascertain the cause of the de lay, which Ministers keep a profound secret.

NEW COAL,

Westport, September 15. The first train of coal of 25 trucks from the Mokihinui Goal Company's mine arrived this evening by train, and on reaching the station was received with cheers by the crowd assembled. Subse quently Mr Moynihan, solicitor to the company, on behalf of the directors, in vited the representative gathering to drink success to the company. The County Chairman responded on behalf of the directors. Mr Young, Engineer of the We»tport Coal Company, Paterkin, the railway manager and a representative of the Cardiff Goal Company congratulated the Company on the successful result of its operations. The coal is of excellent quality and fully equal to Ooalbrookdale. 500 tons will be shipped next week.

Friendly Societies' Parade.

The Friendly Societies of Ashburton combined to hold their annual parade on Sunday, and notwithstanding a wet morning, and a threatening afternoon, the rain kept off for th<* time of meeting, and crowds of people assembled to wit ness tho parade, About half-past two the procession, numbering about one hundred and fifty, and headed by the Ashburton Brass Band, left the Odd fellows' Hall in Wills Street, proceeding thence along Cass Street, by Tancred Street along East Street, and thence back to the hall, the band at times playing selections in which the airs of two or three grand old hymns of praise were noticeable, and on leaving the hall the numbers dear to the heart of every Englishman of " The death of N^son. The Oddfellows' portion of the procession was added to by contingents from Water ton and Tinwald, and several representa tives from Rangiora. The procession was numerously followed throughout, and soon after entering the hall the building was crowded. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. Brother J. Cocker ef the Oddfellows, was commenced with the usual devotions, the singing being led by the Primitive Methodist choir, assisted by members of the Band, Miss Tucker presiding at the organ. The rev. gentle man, with his subject the " Good Samaritan," gave an excellent discourse, which was listened to attentively through out. Owing to want of space, an extended report of the sermon is held over.

SILVER WEDDING.

Mr and Mra Alfred Curtis celebrated their silver wedding last week. On the afternoon of September 10, the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding day, they were visited by upwards of fifty of their old friends, who met at their house to offer congratulations, and needless to Bay, received a cordial welcome from the happy couple, with the hospitality for which they are so well known and ap preciated by their Ashburton friends. Much regret was felt that Mr and Mrs D. Thomas were prevented through illness in their family, from being present amongst the guests. A handsome display of beautiful presents whijh had been re ceived met with general admiration. The wedding festivities were renewed on Thursday evening, when Mr and Mrs Curtis gave a ball. The rooms were < beautifully decorated for the occasion and the verandah which was curtained in, and lighted with Chinese lanterns, made a delightful rescing place between the dances. Mr Cuthbertson proposed the health and happiness of Mr and Mrs Curtis and family, expressing a hope that all might meet again at their golden wedding, which was enthusiastically re-echoed by all. About thirty couples kept up the dancing with unabated pleasure until the small hours of tho morning.

"Skipped by the Light of the Moon."— Box plan lies at Harry Friedlander's.

England to Ireland.

February, 1888. Spouse whom my sword in the olden time won me. Winning me hatred more sharp than a, sword — Mother of children who hiss at or shun me, Curse or revile me, and hold me ab horred — Heiress of aiiger that nothing assuages, Mad for the future, and mad from the past — Daughter of all the implacable ages, Lo, let us turn and be lovers at last !— Lovers whom tragical sin hath made equal, One in transgression and one in re morse. Bonds may be severed, but what were the sequel ? Hardly shall amity come of divorce. Let the dead Past have a royal entomb ing, O'er it the Future built white for a fane! I that am haughty from much overcoming Sue to thee, supplicate—nay, is ife vain ? Hate and mistrust are the children of blindness— Could we but see one another, 'twere well? Knowledge is sympathy, chatity, kind ness, Ignorance only is maker of hell. Could ye'but gaze for an hour, for a ' minute, Peep in each other's unfaltering eyas, Love were begun—for that look would begin i$ — porn in the flash of a mighty surprise. Then should the ominous night-bird of Error, Scared by a su^dep irruption of day, Flap" his maleficent wings, and in Fl|t to the wilderness, dropping his prey. ' '' " '' '.ph«m should we, growing in strength and in sweetness, Fusing to one indivisible soul, Pazzle the world with a splendid com-. pletepesg, Mightily single, immovably whole. Thou, like a flame when the stormy winds fan it, I, like a rock to the elements bare,™ Mixed by love's magic, the fire and the granite, Who should compete with us, what should compare 'i Strong with a strength that no fate might dissever, One with a oneness no forca could * divide, ■ • So were we married, and mingled forever, ""Lover with lover, and bridegroom witl - bride. x> •' —From' " Poems of .William Watson."

TfcK ASHBUB'JIOjr GtJAItDUNtMONDAY, SEPTEMBER I§, 1893.



E nterta inments. ADDIILL9WS 1 HALL. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20. I>R,CJXI>JS» SOCIAL: THE ANNUAL SOCIAL of the Stai of Ashburton Lodge will be held as above. Double ticket, 2s 6d ; Ladies Is. Commence at 8 o'clock. 9 102 ADDFELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 21. For One Night Only. The Event of the Season. A rare treat for Ashburton. GOURI AY AND WALTON, The Comedians of the Age, and their Specially Engaged Comedy Company IN THE Funniest of Farcical Comedies, SKIPPED BY THE LIIiHT OF THE MOON. Pronounced throughout the world the Funniest Piece ever Staged. Fun, f*sfc, and furious. Songs, Dances, Duets. A long laugh, a hearty laugh. Box plan at H. Frkdlander's. Prices, 3$ and 2a. Reserved seats, 43, RICHARD F. KEATING, 94-119 Business Manager. ASHBURTON /CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. \^j President—J. C. Wason, Esq. A GRAND CALEDONIAN Fancy Dress Ball, In aid of the Sports Fund, will be held IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6. Admission: Double, 53 ; Gentlemen, 3s 6d ; Ladies, 2s. CHAS. REID, 9t90 Hon. Sec. Miles and Co., Ltd. 15SSRS 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 Saleyards, about fVJfI MERINO EWES,.lambed "» vf an d, lambing to English Leicester rams. Jlso, ok WEDNESDAY NEXT ; September 20, at,l2 o'clock, On Mr Robert Clark's Farm, Woodlands, DROMORE, about 11;>O MERINO EWES, lambed LXtJKJ an( j i am bing to English Leicester rams 1 Qf\4- CBOSSBRED EWES, lambed IntUt: and lambing 604: HOGGETS MILES & CO., Limited. E. W. HANMER, 9f120 Auctioneer. _ Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. LENDERS are invited for Leasing I_ about 528 Acres of Railway Reserve No. 1925 near Rangitata. Plan and Conditions may be seen ab Stationmaster's office, Rangitata, where tenders are to be lodged before noon on September 23, 1893. The highest or any tender nofe necessarily accepted. BY ORDER. Railway Engineers' Office, Christchurch, 9 53 * HaMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. ~ BATE~NOTICE. ESTIMATE. Expenditure-Public works, £121 la lOd. Rateable value, £58,124. Rate of £d In £, £121 Is lOd. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it ia the intention of the Hampstead Town Board, at their next meeting on MONDAY, October 2, 1893, to make a rate of one half-penny in the pound (Ji in £) on all rateable properties in the district, for the period oommencing on April 1, 1893, and ending on March 31, 18S4, payable in one sum on November 1, 1893, and that the rate book is open for inspection at Mr Braddell's Office, Ash burton, till MONDAY, September 25, and on and after that 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. C. BELL, Clerk to Hampstead Town Board. Hampstead, September 16, 1893. 9 124 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, m HE ANNUAL HOUSE PARADjS WJLL ¥.B HBLI» IN MqNA SQUARE, MOORE STREET (By kind permission), ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1893, At 12 noon. Exitranee fees—Stallions, ss. Entries close with the undersigned, TUESDAY, September 19, at 5, p.m. WJLLIAM SAMPSON, 9*#s, ' Secretary. MY Establishment will be closed on WEDNESDAY, September 20, on account of Day of Atonement. 9J127 HENRY SANDER. NOTICE. ~~~ ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to John Pagkt Unpaid before September 20, WILL BE SDED FOR. 9 108 JOHN PAGET, Junk. "jITONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit> borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. C. ORBELL, 9J?J*L Solicitor, Ashburton^ I T^ la ARE BUYERS O.ATEN SHEAF OR STRAW CHAFF IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. 9^22 FRIEDLANDtER BROS,



rWR STORES AND OFFICES *jV Wl^L B^ CLOSED " ON ' " ' WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 20rn inst " Being Ihe day of Atonement. 9|iai FRIBDUNDER RROS.



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A SHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE- T. H. Undbill and Co., LATE PIGKFORD AND UNDRILL, CABINET-MAKERS UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, ETC. — NOTE THE ADDRESS — TANCRED STREET, next Building Society's New Office. ~~L J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. TtHE Recent .Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made the Stocks A in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM] FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, } BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY. A-J. WHITE Imrlteg all to Call and Inspect bis Stock. COTTAGES FURNISHED, . Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS^Eto * TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... «35 to «80 SIX ROOMS ... ... .« ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM A&D ST. ASAPH STREET 3, CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. "WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES U all WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship roent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display of Clips entrusted to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valued most carefully prior to sale, and no lot is sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLSACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL, ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT R4TES- Dates of Sales will be advertised shortly. FRIEDLAISTDER BtSOS. G.L. BEATH&CO.. CfIRISTCHURCH, ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR New Spring: Goods, NOVELTIESJAND LATEST FASHIONS IN EVERr DEPARTMENTj SAMPLES forwarded on'application, and all Goods]]Oarriage paid Ashburton. w FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS, MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTEO RR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COWS MILK CANNOT KQBTAIKO.



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