BAPTIST CHURCH.

The reception tea meeting to welcome the Rev Albert .Ager, late of Lilydale, Victoria, and now pastor elect of the Ashburton Baptist; Church, was held in the schoolroom, Peter street en Wednes day evening. About two hundred eat down to partake of the good things pro vided for the occasion. The Misses Kingston, Clark, Steel and Mrs Giles presided at the tables efficiently. The after meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn atter which the Revs Cocker, Inglis and Blake and Messrs Wilson, Sarle, Williams and Greenslade addresspd the meeting and welcomed the Rev Mr Ager as pastor of the Ashburk n Baptist church, each giving good advice for carry ing on the work of the church and faithfully serving the Saviour. Apologies were read from the Revs T. A. Hamilton and S. Lawry who were unable to be piesent in conseqnence of the former having to attend the synod meeting at Christchurch and the latter Mr Isitt's meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. Mr Ager acknowledged the kind remarks of those who had addressed the meeting and said though he recognised the dividing lines between the denominations on doctrinal points he saw no reason to prevent all from working unitedly and harmoniously in showing forth Jesus Christ as^the Saviour of man, which was the main point with every true Christian both in speech and life. Mr J. W. Sawle presided as chairman, and during the course of the addresses enchspeaker r^ferredtohis unselfish work for Christ and wished him a happy period of service in the district near Eating, whore he had gone to reside. Hymns, duets, quartets and choruses were given by the choir at intervals during the meeting. Mr A. James presided at die organ. Votes of thanks were given to the ladies who had got up the tea, ihose who had presided at the tables, and also to tho chairman after which the benediction was pro nounced, this closing a very pleasant and enjoyable gathering.

SPORTING.

0.J.0. SFRLNG MEETING.

Chp-istchurch, October £0, The following acceptances^ further pay ments, and entries for the C.J.C. Spring meeting were received to-night :— ACCEPTANCES. Spring Hurdle Race, of 150 soys ; two miles.-—Clarenca, Magpie, Freeman, Norton, Stranger, Erin-go-Bragh, Em pire, Smuggler, Stewards Handicap, of 200 soys ; six j furlongs.—Skirmisher, The Workman, Vogengang, Foresight, Westmere, Re- ] bellion, Lady Zetland, Au Revoir, North i Atlantic, Warrington, Thame, Bay Bell, Beadonwell, i£ate Greenaway, Swivel, Geraint, Addingfcon, Chaos, Busybody. | Cuekagh Steeplechase, of 200 soys ; three mileo- Norton, Freeman, Water bury, Empire, Clarence, Matariki, Bell Bird, Avondale. FURTHER PAYMENTS. New Zealand Cup, of 20 soys each, with 1000 soys added; two miles,-- Stepnkk, Prime Warden, Clanranald, Boulanger, Hippomenes, The Workman, St Katherine, Liberator, Sskiimisher, Dilemma, Rosefeldt, Pegasus, Thame, Melinite, Response, lch Dien, Beadon well, Ua. Welcome Stakes, of 10 soys each, with 250 added ; four furlongs.— Pompon, Nixie, Watchword, Golden-Fleece, Cleo patra, Search Light, Strathbraan, Phil son, Wedlock, Versailles, Lady Lear, King Wai, Fairymaid filly, Georgie, Sharp. Derby, of 20 soys each, with 500 added; one mile and a half, - Errington, Pegasus, Skirmisher, Noyade, Reflector, West inere. Oaks, of 10 soys each, with 200 added ; one mile and a half.—Noyade, lch Dien, Busybody, Persuasion.

Rife AftfißO^ON (JtJAfiftlAH i SATtJItDAY, OCTOBEB 21, 1868.



Tenders. fg'ENDERSare invited for Building 1 a Store for Mr F Ferribian. Plans and Specifications at my office. Tenders clo c on lUKsDaY, October 24. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIBD, 10 127 Architect. IN BANKRUPTCY In the District Court; of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matte* of "The Pankruptcy Act. 1892," and of Lhe bankruptcy o; Harry Friedlani cc, of Ash burton, tobacconist. TfTRITTEN Alternate Tenders will be * * received by the undersigned up to SATURDAY, the 28th day of October instant at 4 p.m. i First—For Stock in Trade Second—For Billiard Tables, with necessary requisites Thirdly—For the whole ia one lot In this estate, Stock sheets can be inspected at my office or the Assignee's Office, Christchurch. The Stock and Billiard Tables can also ba inspected on application to myself. TENDERS must be addressed to the , Deputy Official Assignee, in the estate of Harry Friedlander, Ashburton, and , marked Tender for Stock, etc., also ac- j companied by marked cheque for £25, The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Dated this 20bh day of October, 1893. JOHN DAVISON, 10 148 Deputy-Official Assignee. F ntertainments. / tDDFELLOWS 1 HALL, \J ASHBURTON. Sole Lessee ... ... Miss Myra Kemble Business Manager ... Mr J. St. Clair. Under the special patronage of their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Glasgow. —— ! TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Friday & Saturday, OCTOBER 27 AND 28. Australia's most popular actress, MISS MYRA KEMBLE, supported by the Eminent English Actor MR EDWARD SASS, AND THE KEMBLE COMEDY COMPANY WRIT>jSIY 9 -jThe most successful [■Farcical Comedy, by OCXOAEII «?. / Hamilton Aide", "DR BILL." SATURDAY,] The FunnestFar [cical Comedy ever O< TOIIKII <W, J wrifcten J > "JANE" (By arrangement with W. J. Holloway, Esq.) Produced under the sole direction of Mr George Leitch. Admission—4s, 3s, 2s. Reserved Seats at Mr H. M. Jones. ALLAN HAMILTON, 10 150 Advance Representative. STUDY Health and use Jumbo Brand Baking Powder. Purest and best. SEED. SEED. SEED. I HAVE a specially selected stock of Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fost Hybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. FOR Bread, Scones, Pastry, etc., you will find Jumbo Baking Powder , unsurpassed. i ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. T7INTRIES for the Forthcoming Show will be received by the undersigned up to 6 p.m. TODAY. W. SIMPSON, 10 149 Secretary ASHBUjiTON COUNTY COUNCIL, i WATER SUPPLY ACT, 1891. NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting of the above Council held on FBIDAY, the 6th day of October, 1893, a resolution was adopted to make a Special Order curtailing the limits of the Ashburton-Bakaia 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, 1891," for the purpose of the construction of water races therein with the name of " The Wakanui Water Bace District," and such resolution wi'l be submitted for confirmation at a special meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 3rd day of November, 1893, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The proposed Special Order is to take effect on the 15fch day of November, 1893, from and after which date the said new District will be constituted. A copy of the Special Order is deposited a* the office of the Council, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week day during office hours up to the said 3rd day of November, By Order. F. MAIJS WARING, Clerk to the Council. Ashburton, October 7 1893. 10 50 TO LET—Dwellinghouse of six rooms with bay window and verandah, con veniently situated in Tancred street. T. BOLLOCK. " WAW rJTJEX>, BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. ■ Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, J are— I am colonial bred and born. lam young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, as I never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join any society. I require no food, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationalities, and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, but will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, particu larly on Old Rule's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to which you are all cordiality invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER-



Public Notices. L0.0.F., M.U. LOYAL TINWALD LODGE. THE Anniversary of the above Lodge will be celebrated by a Ball in the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON SHOW 11 011 T, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. Tickets, 43. Ladies free. Refreshments provided. Commence 8.30. 10 155 ASHBUBTON ELECTOKS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— TT7 ILL YOU DO ME THE HONOR OF MEETING ME AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE, LAURISTON, ON SATURDAY, the 28th, at 8 p.m. I also propose to address you at other centres of population throughout the Electorate. Faithfully, J. OATHOABT WASON. 10t30 ! NOTICR SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the "B<inks and Bankers Act, 1880," and the "Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Acb, 1882." FRIDAY, the 27th October, 1893, from 12 o'clock noon Is hereby appointed a Special Bank Half- Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia Ofiices of ihe undermentioned Banks : — For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd,, G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the BanK of New South Wales, GILBERT KING, Acting Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, B. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Bank of Sew Zealand, W. F, HOLMES, 10 159 General Manager. HEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion fares and train arrangements for Tirnaru A. and P. Show, October 25. TjIXCURSION Fares from, Ashburton JjJ to Timaru by special train leaving at 10.60 a.m. and aniving at, Titnara at 12 40 p.m., 7s 8d first class, 5a Gd second, children 3 to 12 years half rates, under 3 years free. Passengers to return by a train leaving Timaru at 5.35 p m., arriving at Ashburton at 8.15. The 10.50 a.m. special train from Ash barton will take up passengers for Timaru, at ordinary fare?, from Tinwald at 10.57 am, Winslow 11.6, Hinds 11.20, also at Windermere, Baling, and Rangitata Island if required, and the 5 35 p m. train from Tiraari| vM sfcoP where required to set down passengers from Timaru. In connection with races at Washdyke on October 20, the express train for north on that date, will take up at Washdyke nasaensers for stations where it stops. r ' t g BY Q^DEK, XQ m



Grand Know of JSew lioods EX OTORAMA. A&DREW OKR IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW GOODS, Millinery, Dresses, Sunshades, Corsets, Umbrellas, Collars, Laces, Ties, etc. New Prints, Ginghams, Flannettcs, Gloves, in all the new makes. NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS & SHOES In Ashburton to Select from. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED STANDARD BOOTS. Every pair guaranteed. Just opened a few dozen of the STANLEY SHOES. 72 dozen Gentlemen's ties, all shades Is each.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTURDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 91 each in any quantity. W. H. COLLTNS & CO., 213 Timber Merchants, YXXE are sellling, as we have for * » eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d ; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS ffIHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in I and 7ft HURDLES made cf seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4s and 4*3 31 each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. JAMES~GOSS, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHURCH. 9 189 ASHBURTON SHOW. ASHBURTON SHOW. ASHBURTON SHOW. LOOK. LOOK. LOOK, UEALTH SUPPLIES COMPANY, Christchukch. I BEG to inform Farmers and the Public generally that I have my Samples for Show free of charge. They ! are the celebrated Muscle Rollers for Rheumatism, Gout, and Sciatica; also, the New Method Book knewn as the Greatest Water Cure Enemas, Syringes, and all other instruments required. HENIIY COHEN, ' Representative. care of Ranger's Temperanse Hotel, Wills Street, Ashburton*] The Holidays. IN Order to keep pace with the rush of Tailoring Orders already received, we have engaged a number of extra hands (iirst-class tailors). Customers requiring New Suits, etc., for the Holidays, should leave their orders as early as possible. JUST OPENED OUTJ Newest Materials for Suits, Coatings, Trouserings, Fancy Summer Vestings. Cricket, Tennis and Cycling' Cos tumes, exs.s. Otarams. Three Cases of Novelties in Ties, Hats, Shirts, etc.. for the present season. GENTS' BOOTS AND SHOES. CEAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON. TO LET, as a Shop or Dwelling- Premises in Tancred street, originally occupied by J, Ckaigie ASD Co , Painters, Low rental. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards. A property such as this has often been asked for. T BULLOCK Zealandia Boot Store TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. rpHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton, For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES jr. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE,! TANCRED SIftEEE



JUST ARRIVED^ " PIANOS. PIANOS. PAINOS, ORGANS. ORGANS. ORGANS. "PIROM £1 PER MONTH. DRESDEN PIANO COMPANF, School of Music, Saunders' Buildings. HOKACE A. GATES, 10t125 Agent and Manager. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ■>. MACPHEIISOIir, (Late op R. A lcoen's), WILL OPEN HIS NEW SHOP IN TANCBED HTREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, When he will be prepared to supply the public with GROCEBIEB Of the Best Quality procurable. D. MACPHEESON, TAN C RED STREET, Ashburton. 10 1 SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, tha best, and the cheap sab. Small Goods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Siicock. 4t182 Henry Zander. 1 HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tainui JL and Tongariro, My Season's Supply of the Finest Turnip Seeds Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Yellow Taneredj etc. Eape Seed, Bape Seed, Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed, Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed, All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office, Slieep Shears. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.8., lIA, 75, Riverina. Turkey and Washila oil Stones Slieep Branding 1 Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and Five-gallon Drums, Ground and Lump Baddle t Boiled and Baw Linseed Oil. Wool Packs. WOOL PACKS. Full Size and Full Weight. Garden Tools in Great Variety \ Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout. New Season's Teas. Mauritius, China, and Queens land Sugars. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND Wl DIRECT IMPORTER.



B. P. I N D R A M A V 0. BY THE ABOVE VESSEL, WE HAVE RECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE SHIPMENT OF 1113 Latest Novelties in Dresses, ALSO, Choice Wool Delaines. In Cotton floods. Crepons, Delainettes, French Satteens, Zephyrs, Fancy Nainsorks, in Delightful and Endless^Profusion. TANORED STREET. MITCHELL & TCTBNER JUST LANDED-A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Floorcloths and Linoleums FROM let 3d PER YARD. COME & SEE, AT THE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TO-NI6HT. Everyone should come and see for themselves. All invited. No one pressed to buy. T. H. Undbill and Co., TANCRED' STREET. STEPHENS BROS., MARKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2a, 2s 4(3, 2a 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J". R ATT RAY & SON, DUNEDIN. Watches! Watches !! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS:!! /^p^k ROBERT MURRAY* J$L m^HBURTW^^ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oS^^O WATGHES* GLOOKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCKS WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, IN THE ESTATE OP S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION. THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE TImTfOR BARGAINS. THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S. W. ALCOEN & CO.'S, EAST STREET. 10 14 LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's), HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ; at the ame time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End, He la therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders^intrusfced to him wil^be.finlshed in a style not to be surpassed.



FOR THE SHOW WEEK, Sale, dale. Sale. ;3000 YARDS 3000 YARDS 3000 YARDS NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —:o:— DELAINES DELAINES DELAINES from 4s 6d Dozen CAMBRICS CAMBRICS CAMBRICS la lid the Blouse PRINTS PRINTS PRINTS 3s 6d the Dress BROCADES BROCADES BROCADES 6* 6d Dress FIGURED BRILLIANTS FIGURED BRILLIANTS &i 64 Dress FRENCH DRILLETTES FRENCH DRILLETTES 4s lid Dreaa. These Goods are exceptional value, and are marked at prices to effect A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. SALTS. SALE. SALE. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON. Jk JUST ARRIVED. MSjj^y^jF x Steamships Tainui, Doric, Ota. ti mti • ram *» Indramayo, and Tonga* y^fSrtjK&^ll^N New Season's Dress Materials of all fin &' y^«^ » viKm ■ dßFcriptions fin ' IJI »"K]* Silk" and Tr™. min?s >n »11 Shades I* Latest Novelties in Laces and I rWii^M^ Cloves in all Colors from the best I*^l T^iilir^fr^^ A Large Consignment of Moray's, V tL^V%?VA vil^fcl' New Curtains. Cietonnes, Printß, 'j * Tra ec^ an<* Striped Linens, guaran- JF j| Guipure Lace«, etc. jfi % kfl c ®no. w Rocm is replete with the ia^MLC'* '*i wi choicest and most elegant Mi)li« & /«iijjlflifl f' \j »l // Jackets and Cape^ in the latest *tf/f/t fJa\ $h >■* h v\%%; Sunshades in endless variety v//l Mr\ m^^ mWvs'// Ladies Blouses in all colon and v/'/fiKk I Wft * II 1W(//W/ A Spe«ial Line of Gentlemen's Suite 'tjffl J I J/l 1 Jr'/WA in aH 6J'zes ' 22a 6d and 25s 6d« MM&mV'-// m InjV ty worth nearly double xßfSi f" -' ta *WfM%W// Gent>s Hats» Ti68 > CoII *w, Shirts, ffl/hr%\ {^f%W^^VA Suit8 ' Trousera» etCt ' to s«»* ' M^^K\Mmj vfs!z^/< CanvMS_°<?B for Gentlemen, l*dieß, 'T^? Iff "^ Collier, H. M. JONES, H. M. JONES. PIANOS. PIANO 3. OKGANB. ORGANS. _,{: }._ BBST Values obtainable Cash or Terms; Christchurch prices. Show Rooms re plete. Inspection invited. Agent for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. CYCLES. CYCLES. CYCLES. Ladies Safety Cycles, Gents do Cash or Terms. All machines guaranteed. E*v tras kept. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS. GLASS, CHINA, AND ELEZJTRO-PLATED WARE. o ■ FISHING TACKLE, LAWN TENNIS, AND CRICKETING MATERIAL^ NEW STOCK. Account books made to Orde • Envelopes from 5s per 1000, Cash. Agent for Economic Fire Insurance Company. H M~JONES. W. H, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and pako of Devonshlte magnificent essortment of J FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Papcrhang >lng >9 of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturewjto our/order and will ' i 'sold at lowest possible prices. KNEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisborne" £60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and LiniDg. W. H. Collins and Co, MER OHA NTS AND IMPORTERS (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. Springfield Pottery Company i