CABLE SUMMARY.

The Manchester Ship Ca ial will ba opeped in January next. It is not expected that the French elections will disturb the existing Ministry. The Countess of Solzberg has com mitted suicide in New York. A love affair is said to have been the cause. By an explosion of fire-damp in a Colliery at Dortvnund, in Prussian Westphalia, fifty miners were killed. The Sydney Act prohibiting the us« of the Post Office for the conduct of sweeps and lotteries is now in opera tion. Further proceedings in connection with the Mercantile Bank have been taken in Melbourne, and on Saturday j Mr Lorimer, Justice of the Peace, took informations against the auditors, manager, and directors (except Sir Graham Berry), on a charge of issuing a false balance sheet. Hevolting and sickening details of a baby farm in Warrasdin, a town on the Drave, 28 miles north-east of Ag ram, have been published. It is alleged that children were purposely crippled in order to accompany beg gars soliciting alms. Horrible imple ments of torture were found on the premises. Two children were found with their legs and arms purposely broken. Others had eyes gouged out, and another was doubled up between tightly screwed boards.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 20. Sir George Grey gob out of bis house to-day for ihb first time for weeks. He is still unable fco go to Wellington. Cablegrams have been received that fifty tons of ore, taken from Woodstock, Upper Thames, which had been forwarded to Germany for treatment, gave an assay value ef £42 per ton, equal to 90 per cent of the assay value. Wellington, August 19. G, F. Parsons, summoned for not fur nishing income tax recurns, said he had since done so and found hia income with in the exempting limit. He was fined 5s and costs. Wee Long, a Chinam *n was chargad to day with stabbing J. Matthews. The evidence showed that accused had been assaulted, kicked in the fee, and badly handled ; he then took out hia knife, but made no attempt to use ie till Matfhews rushed at. and struck him. It also ap peared that he might have inflicted tha wound, which was not a sprious one, in stumbling forward. The resident Magis trate dismissed the charge, and said he would not order Matthews to ba prose cuted for perjury, but he a^ked the In spector to look carefully through hia evi dence, which was flatly contradicted by independent witnesses. The Hmemoa took a party of about forty on an excursion to the Sounds after the House lose this morning. About twenty-three members and a number of ladiei we c included. The weather is fine and they will probably have a good trip. August 20. The Gtaki State School was burned down this morni .g. The regalia and jewels belonging to the Freemasons, Oddfellows, and Knights of Inbour, were destroyed. There is no insurance on the building, and the loss is estimated at £150. Masonic Lodge property de stroyed is valued at £50. At a meiting at Karori it was decided to proceed with the survey of the proposed electric tramwny, to cmnenfc the city and Karon. The Polhill Gully route is the most favoured, as tapping a portion of the city not now connected with the ordinary tra-n service.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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DYSENTRY.

Brussels, August 20. The Belgian army manoeuvres are ( countermanded owing to an epidemic of dysentry and other diseases having broken out.

THE MANITOBA CROP.

Ottawa, August 20. Tha Manitoba returns estimate the crop of cereals »t forty million bushels, including twenty-two millions of wheat. (Received August 21, 11,25 a.m.)

THE COLLIERS' STRIKE.

London, August 20. It is reported that a serious conflict has taken place between the strikers and the workers at Dowlaia, the great iron centre, near Merthyr-Tydvil, 10,000 men were engaged.

SERIOUS AFFAIR.

jßqme, August 20. A mob made a hostile demonstration outside the French Embassy, in conse quence of the attack on Italian laborers, near Nismes, in which a large number of laborers were killed. Stones were thrown and hooting indulged in.

AUSTRALIAN.

INTEKOOLONfAL TARIFFS. Adelaide, August 21. The Premier of South Australian has received a cable message from the the Premier of New Zealand stating that, if invited, New Zealand ■will be prepared to favorably consider a proposal for a Customs ponfeyence. of the Australian colonies.

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Ituffletl Vcatliers,

Auckland, August su. The Women's Franohise Executive passed a resolution strongly objecting to the misstafcement of Sir George Whifc more, introduced into his speech in op posing the granting of the franchise to women. "If the so-called honorable member would take the trouble to verify his statements, he would find that the petitions were largely signed by married women, who have a tremendous stake in the country, and by educated and thoughtful women, who will consider well what manner of man they choose to re present them. The insult he gratuitously offered the'women of New Zealand do* minds protnpt and arrfple apology."

\Y< •■'■ eVvt>riini»iit Halfway Mill.

WELLINGTON, August 21. Afca joint meeting of the Chambsr of Commerce and Agricultural and Pastoral Association to consider the Government Railway Bill, a resolution was passed Similar co that adopted by the Dunedm Chamber of Commerce op August 1&

ol>Uu<cry,

August 21. T^r Allardyce, headmaster of the Kaikorai school, di 3d on Saturday. He wss on© of the best teachera in the

THE -ASlifctJMofl OtUftDlAffi MONDAt AMtfST? Si t 1893



Saved from the Flood. r— ♦ — X % \*H. !// More perilous than all the strength of the swollen river leaping over its banks, and carrying death and desolation to man and his handiwork, ia the sudden sweep of long pent-up disease. The trivial kidney trouble is disregarded until at last the dammed-up poison breaks down all barriers and sweeps into the blood. That flood of poison is the , deadly Bright's Disease. Treat the liver and kidney trouble to-day, and treat it with Warner's Safe Cure, the absolute specific of I five continents, strengthened by long and nmverga^uag,_and made and sold on honor. i§4 AYFR'Q f|l ft I Lil d g j||k HAIR i km WESr&W&fc/H Prevents the hair from jK'-£Zigr%?* .H becoming thin, faded, Bf» v?tfl^| iii&&&0^ r p tese' r.v f s 11, „  .. period of life. It cures itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and winch is as [perfect a substitute for the oil Ayer's Hair Vigor PKEPABKD BIT „ Dr. J. 0. AVER & C^Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. WF* Beware of cheap imitations. Tlio name—Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper and is blown in the glass on the bottom of eacli of our bottles. Entertainments. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A GRAND EVENING CONCERT WILL be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on WEDNESDAY, SEPL 13, when Miss Vbnie Flowetc, lite of the Royal College of Music, London, willmale her debut btfore the Ashburton public, assisted wholly by lealing vooalists and instrumentalists from Christchu eh and Timaru. Full particular and programme in future announcements. Orchestra leader ... Mr 11 chard Wood Pianist ... ... Mr Llewellyn Owen Business manager ... Mr H. G. Finwer. 8 138 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30. ASHIiIJATO^T BItASS BA3D — IS Alili,— "TN aid of the New Instrument Fund. Doub'e Tickets, 2s 6d ; extra ladies, Is. To conclude at 12 p.m. R. S. ELSTON, 8 105 Hon. Sec. Mr D. Tnomas ' BULLOCK'S AKCADJU. SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Andeew Dawson, Esq , to offer by Public Auction as above— R.S. 28400 containing 200 acres near Weaterfield. The land is of average quality subdivided into five pad docks with live fences. Plenty of water. Te*ma at Sale. Sale at 1 p.m. D, THOMAS, B§L37 Ashburton. [a card] § I M CJ- I M O. oMLiss Venie Flo^ver, LATE of the Royal College of Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above arfa. Terms upon application. Residence, Oox Street. Lessons will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall. 8 139 "PETTIFER'S HERBAL TOHJo"~ OR FLQCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registebed, For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease ; in bad sases two or three are required. ! In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.8.C.V.5.1 ORUDW E L L, NEAR MAT.MESBURY, WILTS (To be continued.) THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR. ■Proneunced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest fwm th« §er.ei*r, '.



jQtJ K& —Lot 48, containing 1 rood dQj f On* we ll situated fronting the railway, Hinds township, for sale at the above figure. T. BULLOCK. [a card] MR H. G. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner E»st and Burnett Streets. 8U27 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. "PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given _JL that it is tha intention of the Longbeach Road Board, at its next meet ing to be held oil September 2, 1893, to strike and levy a Geneial Rate of § of a penny in the £ on the whole of the rato aole properly in numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 Wards, and §of a penny in the £ on the I who'e of the rateable property in No. 5 ; Ward in tha above district for the year commencing on the first day of April, 1893, and ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1894, payable in one sum on £ep ember 23, 1893, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection at ths Longbeaeh Road Board Office, Bullcck's Arcade, Ishburtrm. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, Cleiks '.o the Board. August 19, 1893 8§132 ""seedT seed. "seed. ~ QPLENDID SAMPLES of Canadian and Danish Oats ; also prime Tuscan and Hunter's Wheat for Pale at lowest prices JOIING. RESTELL. 8 59 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.—For S Sale fvT removal, commodious Building, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low figure, half sn acre first class land fronting Oxford Street, Hampstoad. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. riNWALD.—For gale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK _ THE *EW ZE._ AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON; DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made J~\_ with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon £28 Os Intermediate .. £18 18s Third Class £13 Oh For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 4shburton <*nd Rakaia. — JU ST~6 2 E H E D. — R. LUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to Inform the inhabitants q Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—R.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES NOTE CAREFULLY,—No need o send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SITISF ACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONQPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from l R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best o.culisfcs and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles \o suit all defects of vision, giglits accurately tested by latest optica nstruments. Ttoe Hest Tea IN CANTERBURY for tho money, and froe from any excess of astrmgency. ! QQUNTESS 2S. 4S^ XOUR GROCERS,



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GREAT Clearing Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OF MY WELL SELECIEI STOCK OPJ TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, BE3ARDLESS OF COST. The Stfe will last for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, In which time £ LL GOODS MUST BE FOLD. My Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HARRY FRIEDLANDEB. 7 rT Q„ nn ! feifSM ÜBS. CO [it ' TTNIO.N STEAMSHIP COMPANI I) OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEk TON AS UNDER: Por Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vn.d Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday arH Thursday. Sydney—Evjry Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For parfcicu.an apply to MILES & 00., LIMirPD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON Spectacles! Spectacles 1 TTAVE Your Sighb Tested, and use only" PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for R. LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OP SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N.B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by taring badly fitting Spectacles, A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold AstigmaUo Foldur Clip. S SALiEK! OCULIST-OPTICIANSJ AGENT, 6 115 Bng WISE IN TlME.— Consider your Health. TTj —iv cases of Weakness, Nervousness, L" Palpitation, Incapacity, Debility. Loss p_ of vital Power, Impaired Health or 11 Strength, Severe Pains, &c. (in either HI sex), no matter how chronic or sever?, FARR'S ELECTRIC PILLULES are tfi? grandest,most speedy, and powerful ¥eiinkesir on earth. One package is sufficient in, eyon the vrealcost, the oldest, and most scattered, iowOMy A miraci^;. Being perfectly harmless, they leave no bad after effects. Qtj^raiiteed never to fail. Full particulars free, under "caver, "from the N. Z. sole agents— DRUG SUPPLY CO., Box 60, Dunedin. Fake's Blectbio Pillules are worth their weight in gold and act like magic, giving instant relief, and working a certain and ipeedy, permanent cure in EiYSttY case, Try item* i



/jflfj2& TO MAKE ROOM /y&?^i!6ji&fi*G*^ NEW SEASO!I's SHip 'l'g^^^l^^^Sj^^Jg^J Ex "Duko of Deion»hire THE BALANCE OF Millinery r * *" 'v^* STOCK IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOR FOURTEEN DAYS. W. H. Collier, "The Corner." A BARGAIN 1 —FOR SALE CHEAP, A FIRST CLASS SAFETY PNEUMATIC BICYCLE (Nearly New), Clincher Tyres, Lamp, Bell, etc* — ALSO,— CYCLING WATERPROOF CAPE. CRAIGHEAD & BEBBYIAfc THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTEBS, ASHBURTON. ¥. H, COLLINS & CO. BAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and D^o Devonshhe magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AKD TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Paperlianglngi of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will 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., MERCHANT SAND IMPORTERS! (Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOB 4 Grey Valley Goal Company. ISpringfield Pottery Company. A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, ? CHRIS TjDH URCH. rpHE Recent A rrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made the Stocks •*"< in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHING 3, IRONMONGERY A-J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock. COTTAGES B'XJBUNISJHED, Including CUTLER V, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS 1 Etc TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS « i'soto£loo CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREET 3, CHRISTCHURCH.



IMPORTANT TO INVESTOR?, IMPORTANT TO FATHERS AND MOTHERS, I3IPCBIANT TO EVERYBODY. ~V)° YOU WISH for a good Investment! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSE aud SECTIO.N". You cwinot g> wwong in liiyixg hud at * rt»M>uahle puce, wftich increasing in value, and bocoming less in quantity ewry wotk. Everyone fchould possess a h >me that he can call his own, and che properties such as are liow offered should not be misled. Young man, you nwj feel free and imUpendtni n«:W, I/utyn will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Section by instalment* of payment that you wilJ not feel the loss of. Saying lead* to wealth ; jet many people go on paying house rent all their lives, and are either unaware bow caaily they re ay become house owners instead of rent payers, or singularly neglectful of such opportunities aa F. FERRIMAN offers Do without luxuries for a little while, buy a Section and House. What you are now pa} ing for rent will soon pay the of your property. No more landlords, no more rent. Anyone la active employs** of any kind can save enough to pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. Waft many spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a Houet and Section. Don't hesitate because your earnings are small; make four expenses onl a little less, than now. Many will be ready to take it off your hands at a profit. Il is an axiom in political economy that should be written in letters of gold— The man who lives up to all he owns Is ill prepared for fortunes turns, But who spends lebs has home and health, Long life himself, his children wealth, Like drops of water, gr*in& of sand Tkat make the ocean and the land ; The penny saved to sovereigns grows, What poor men hope, the rich man knows. —Baksr, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON EXTENSION. TYm ftfllA 1 ACRE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontage* ■ A U1 O<*Ats on Beach Ro»d. Upon the land is built aoom! fortable Dwelling of five rooms, Shop and^Stable. A good opening for any anal* business, Poultry Farm,'etc. IF. FERRIffAN. —FOR SALE — AT HAMPSTEAD, a Comfortable Five-Ro mcd Honse. with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two sections of land of first-class quali.y. Well planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing ; an abundant supply of w«Ur ; exxl« lent frontage j on Main Road,-'near School, and within right of Railway Nation ; clear title. F. FERRIMAN. A fIOMEtYOU MAY WELT. BE PROUD OF, TOGETHER WITH LASTING AND SOLID SKCUMTY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lots 137, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, about Ih ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, elos9 to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For vith thie pro perty and a small nast eeg in cash you can be comfortable now and in the evening of life. Price- £250, which, at 4 per cent interest, is only four shillings a week rental for the above Banks go vp, Banks go down, hut this may stand for ejer.—Tht ibove has been sold. F. FERRIHAN. —JF OR SAL E — A VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE of J-ACRE, opposite the new office of the Building Society, in Tancred Street.— Since Sold. F. FERRIMAN. -FOR SALE— HA VELOCK STREET, fACRK. Capital corner, close to centre! of town Comfortable Villa of five rooms, with Outbuildings ; good pardf n, well sheltered ; must be sold; owner having for North Island. He may wit>h himself in bit old home again. Many that leave Ashburton would like to return. If you boy tbie - home you will want more cash to cet you out than owner will take for yon and yoon go in.— lhs foregoing Property has been ditpoten o/ F. FERRIMAN -FOR SALE TO THOSE who study sanitation tha Alford Forest Rok? offers all thtt yott can desire. I have for Sale £ ACRE and good House opposite Mr John Orr'a resv dence. Thi^ property will suit any one living in town or working at the Woollen * Factory. Price low. F. FERRIMAN. ; —F 0 R SAL E SECTION and HOUSE near Canterbury Mill. A safe investment; good home for little money ; easy terms. '.':•■:. ' . # F. FJ?RRIM*N. ■ — FOR SALE— THAT CAPITAL FAMILY RESIDENCE known a^ Troyford Villa, sitnated on the Wakanui Road, containing Larjje Dinning Room, Drawing, Six Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Room, and Pantry. The ground consists of Flower Garden, Lure. Kitchen Garden, Stable, and with back entrance; the whole forming a noat dcrir* able property. F. FERiMAN.