The Midland Railway.

TELEGRAM TO THE PREMIE H.

A meeting of the Executive of the East and West. Coast Railway League and representatives from several public bodies was held at Mr W. Acton- Adam's office yesterday moning, when it was decided to send the following telegram to the Premier:— " Hon R. J Sedd on.—Feeling Christ church and district very strong that pros pect securing connection between East nnd West Coast imperilled by present position of affairs. A.t representative meeting held this morning, it wa3 re solved to telegraph you, strongly request your support to the Report of Public Accounts Committee on such modifica tion as you can arrange with Company to insure immediate prosecution of East and West Coaat line and make matter a Government question. We consider that at present the kelson extension must be posponed.—W. Acton-Adams, Chairman Railway League; T. S. Weston. Vice- Chairman Railway League ; G. r. Booth, President Chamber of Commerce ; (*e«rge Humphreys, Vice-President Chamber of Commerce; H. B. Kirk, President In dustrial Association; D. Bellhouse, Secretary Industrial Association; M. ( ' Murphy, Secretary Agricultural and Pastoral Association; Thomas Gapes, President Canterbury Liberal Association; Eden George, Mayor of Christchurch ; W. Forster, Secretary Railway League. A copy of the above telegram was also forwarded to Sir John Hall, Hon W. P. Reeves, and Messrs Tanner, Sandford, and Guinness, M.H.R,'s

CRICKET.

New York, October 7. The Australians completed their first innings against eighteen of JSew York for 216. Giffen 64, Trumble not out 59. The local men in their second attempt made 96 for the loss of twelve wickets, , and at this stage the match which was confined to two days was left drawn. Giffen took seven wickets for 47 and McLeod three for 20.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received October 7, 10 a.m.) THE MATABELES. Capetown, October 6. News has been received that the Matabeles attacked a patrol in Becua naland, but dispersed when the latter fired on them.

INCENDIARIST SOLDIERS.

St. Petersburg, October 6. Twenty-five soldiers have been ar rested on a charge of attempting to destroy by fire the barracks at Sneoleusk and Moscow.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PER KRESS ASSOCIATION.]

JBrniMlingr Bnttsr. } Wellington, October 7. The Department of Agriculture has issued a circular to dairy factories, stating that the Branding Clauses of Act aro to be strictly enforced, and pointing out if they intend, exporting their dairy produce trade marks must be registered. Klin IWiillaml Hallway. The Premier has received a letter from Mr Robert Wilson, of the New Zealand Midland Railway Company, containing the following :— " I have just received a cablegram from the New Zealand direc tors, asking me to agree if possible to the terms of the proposed new contract on the ba^is of your amendment to the report of the committee to enable the Company to finance immediately, so as not to delay works." Xl»« Bible in Schools. Nklson, October 7. At a representative meeting of ministers and laymen of the various religious organisations held last ni^ht, the resolu tions passed it the Christchurch meeting re a text book of selected portions of Scripture for State schools were adopted, and a committee was appointed to further the matter.

An extraordinary "Gazette" issued to day prorogues Parliament until November 9.

DHB AfeßtffiTQjff miABDIAfI 8 SATURDAY, OCfloßfiit ?, 1893,



1 PubiiG Notices. I.OUND pair trousei'a. Owner can have same on paying cose of ad vertisement. — Apply H. McGoniglb, Hampstead. 10 46



A.A.C. & A.C. OPENING of Season 1893-9-1 next WEDNESDAY, October 11, at 2,30 p.m. Processionof Cyclists in Fancy Costume. All riders invited. Races in Domain at 3.30 p.m. Collection in aid of Old Men's Home Library Fund. W. G. MURRAY, 10 51 Hon. Sec.



LAURISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. A CONCERT AND BALL in aid of -**» the above will take place in the RAILWAY SHED, LAURISTON. ON . ! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25. Concert, Is; Ball, 2s. Ladies free to Ball. 10 46



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.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO SHOPKEEPERS AND OTHERS. NOTICE is hereby given that any person or persons Sweeping or Depositing paper or other rubbish in the street side channels will be prosecuted. BY ORDER. October 3, 1893. 10 17



ASHBUfJTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WATER SUPPLY ACT, 1891. "VTOTICE is hereby given that at a 1 I_\ special meeting of the above Council held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of October, 1893, a resolution was adopted to make a Special Order curtailing the ! limits of the Ashburton-Rakaia water race district and declaring a certain part 1 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 Race District," and such resolution will 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 i effect on the 15th day of November, 1893, from and after which date the said new District will be constituted. A copy of the Special Order is deposited afc the office of the Council, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week day dating office hours up to the said 3rd day of November. By Order. F. MA IJN WARING, Clerk to the Council. Ashburton, October J 1893. 10 50



Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. fIpENDERS are invited for the follow- I ing works, specifications and parti culars of which may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, Baling Square west: 1. Forming p»rt of Aitken Street cast and metalling. £3 deposit. 2. Street Watering for twelve months, at per day. Two approved sureties required. Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 9th inst. C. E. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. Ashburton, October 3, 1893. 10 IP



ASHBURION COUNTY COUNCIL. fpENDERS for the leasing ot the JL Mount Somera Tramway from the above Council, will be received at the office of the Council up to 4 o'clock, on THURSDAY, 19fch inst. Conditions and draft lease may be seen at the Council's offices, Baring Square. Tenders must be accompanied by 3 deposit of £25 in cash, or a marked pheque for that amount to be forfeited if the successful tenderer fails to take up his tender. The highest or any tender nofc neces sarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburfcon, October 7, 1893, 10J53



illy Py&i Uiu^ik v I imm KSS-r^-V* bee onm „ thin, faded, wstss!sr •"£ -„ S& -{] frl l5 r > or "■fliilli! jd GL v£^4a toanad -S:;:;;: m <-':^ == z^P \ d 11 C c d period of life. It etires itching luimois, and kee.ps the scalp cool, moist, and Ik iltli' L'tPhe Use of Ajei's II hi A M i*> «i refinetl and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and which is as .perfect a substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. Ayer*s Hair Vigor Q X'EEPAKED BY Or. J. C. AVER & CO^Uwell, Mass., U.S. A. IfF* Beware of cheap imitations. 'IhG-natne—Ayev-4s! pfominent oil tho wrapper and is blown in the-glass on flic bottom of oacli of our bottles.



Friedlander Bros. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, "OCTOBER 10, 1893. ON account of a Client, we shall offer as above, by Public Auction,— 6HALFBRED JERSEY and AYR SHIRE COWS and HEIFERS, all close to calving. These Cattle are perfectly quiet and sound, and can be recommended. FRWLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLAiNDER, 10J25 Auctioneer.



Mr D, Tnomas BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER li s 18ft3,



MR D.. THOMAS has received in structions from the owner to sell by Public Auction as above, — R.S. 36400, 3G401, 8,8402, 36403, 564U4, 36405, and 3650,7 contain ing 160 acres situated in the Westerfied Survey District, and known as the Reserve for Military Settlers, Inspection invited. Sale at 1 o'clock. I "'" IX THOMAS, 1 10§43 Ashburton.



WESJUEYaN Church, Pr^aehers To morrow -11, Mr Chapman j 6.30 Rev S. La wry ("Comin? to the Throne of Grace.") 10_S4 POSTPONEMENT. IN consequence of the Rev A. Ager being delayed, the Reception Tea Meeting fixed for Wednesday, October 11, ia POSTPQNEB until further notice. 10 52



FOE PKTVATB SALE. 588 acres near Chertsey, 200 acres crop, j well improved, very cheap. 1096 acres near Bromore all in English grass, Good investment. 551 acres near Dromore adjoining the above. Good investment, 200 acres near Dromore very cheap. 495 acres near Mltcham. All fenced, no house, very cheap. 900 acres between D.rorhore an,l Chert aey, complete improvements. 2424 acres, Alford Eorest, known as Singletree.. 2036 acres, Baling, fcrmwn as Parkin- jpnX Fo* particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, 10 i% Aahburton,



?SJ lB hereby given th,at t^e JJN Partnership hitherto existing be fiween J. W."Hardley, George Hardley, and Harry Hardley, as drapers and clothiers, Arcade House, IS DISSOLVED by mutual consent as from September 26 hist., the business having been disposed of to Mjsssbs W. W, Spencer & Co,, for whom we solicit a continued patronage. All Accounts due to the firm of Hard Fey Bros, must be paid to Messrs Spencer and Co., who will liquidate all debts d^e b| HarcUpjj Bi'c^ ■ " " ' ■*' •'•■■' j %'w. hardley. geo. t. hardley. Harry s. hardley- Witne^-.-. ' ' " " ■ W, W. WBEWBi accounbant, Ashburton.' 9 213



GKAND SHOW OF -FURNITURE [ AT THE A SHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TO-MlftHT. Everyone should come and see for themselves. All invited. No one pressed to buy. fL JtL Undrill and Co., TANCBED STREET.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. XT U R D L B S. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. K. COLLINS & CO., 213 Timber Merchants,,



j TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS fIIHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in X and 7ft HURDLES made cf seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4s and 43 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, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 189



NOTICE. j ~F)LANS, Specifications, and Estimates X for any kind of Buildings can be had from Georp>' vV. Andrews, East Belt. Agent fot At W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Wattera' Celebrated Ranges and Austin and Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphalt work 9 51



TRUTH AND HEALTH SUPPLIES COMPANY, 245 Cashel Street, Christchurch. W. CORRIE JOHNSTON, Manager. XBEG to inform the residents of the District of Ashburton that I am Sole Agent'for the above Company, the Celebrated Muscle Rollers for Rheuma tism and Goufc, and the New Health Method. I will see all our Clients on | Saturdays at my address. HENRY COHEN, District Ageat, Ranger's Prince Albert Temperance Totel. Jo§3B



ASHBUftTON ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— TY7 ILL YOU DO ME THE HONOR OF MEETING ME AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, OS TUESDAY, the 10th ; At 8 p.m. AT THE TOWN HALL, LEESTON, ON THURSDAY, the 12th, at* 8 p.m. AT THK TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, ox SATURDAY, the Htii, at 8 p.m.



AT TUB SCHOOLHOUSE, METHVEN, ox MONDAY, the 16th, at 8 p.m. I also propose-to address you at other centres of population throughout the Electorate. Faithfully, J. CATHCART WASON. 10t30 TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— ]" INVITE YOU TO MEET ME AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, " ON THURSDAY, 12th IKST., at eight p.m., when I will address you on matters political. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies Unaccompanied. 10*2 JOHN McLACHLAN.



FOR SALE, CHEAP. THAT Desirable Suburban Property lately in the occupation of W. T. Kingston, situated on Carter's Terrace, within easy distancapof the town, contain ing about 7 acres of splendid land, on which is erected a new House of 8 rooms, plastered throughout ; hot and cold water laid on to each room ; all necessary out buildings ; Windmill: splendid "young Orchard The whole forrnjn^ one of the nicest properties in the District, For full particulars apply ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY CO., LTD., 9*55 Arcade.



DO YOU KNOW THAT we are -SELLING OFF all our NEW GOODS, and giving a dls count of FOUR SHILLINGS OFF EVERY POUND FOR CASH, because we are OVERSTOCKED, and MUST REALISE.



! f^ 1 Come and see our Shopfull of New Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, &c. (all marked in plain figures). Men's Good Tweed Suits to measure during the sale from £2 15s to £3 lO* ?OR CASH. CRAICHEAD&BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, j Aahb'*vton. 9*62!



WAINTED, T3Y 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, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am 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, bat 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 likea 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 cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER. 9 20



Henry Zander. Glovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of « WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC, ETC., ETC. And having purchased whils the market waa low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICE, Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Clovora Ryegrasa and Cockfoot on, application. A COMPLETE STOCK. OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand.



_/> j (~l(^ —On account of the Mort c***'-"-w\_/• gagee. Price required for Lot 92 ; containing 38 perches^ EAfcon street, Hampatead, on which is erected a 4-roomed Gottage. Very easy terms of payment. Small cash deposit balance by instalments bearing a low rate of interest, viz,, 7 per cent per annu,m,. G.ood, op portunity for an industrious, man acquiring his own h'eehpld.. T. BULLOCK j FOR SALE-6Q Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards. A property such as this has often been asked for. T BULLOCK



IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Bianoheij. WINKS AND* SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAB CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND i CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FQR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



U.S.S.CO. ;P|^ U.S.S,CO. r- - UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. A.uck.land—Thursday and Saturday. Sydney—Every Second Tuesday and Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—At frequent intervals. For particular! apply to MILES & tX)., LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON



It is Just as Easy to Grow a Good CEOP — OF — POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WAY. to having good seed, the most important consideration is the. MANURE. Experience has proved that the best results are obtained by plant ing it with » good and liberal dressing of BONE MEAL, which is the most lasting of all Manures, not only increasing the yield in the first crop, but the good effects lasting in the ground to the third and fourth crops, A SOLD in Large or Smah|Quantities by the Undersigned, F. FERRIMAN. USE BONE MEALJfor Flowers, USE BONE MEAL for Fruit Trees, USE BONE MEAL for Roots, USE BONE MEAL for Prosfc, USE BONE MEAL for the Ground,"* USE BONE MEAL for Praaent and Future Returns. Owing to the Operation of the Pork Pickling Company, Pisjs will be in good demand. It is therefore wise to grow all the roots for feeding purposes you can, and in ordar to do thisjyou must use BONE MEAL. F. FERRIMAN.



-: STOP WASTE! :-' AND SA|VE THE WASH, BY USING A POETABLB BAKBOW AT THE BACK DOOR. Gives Health and Wealth to the Buyer, for the pigs thrive better for its ÜBe t After the Barrow you will need a GOOD TROUGH. EVERY FARMER SHOULD OWN ONE OF TflE<3 SEED CLEANERS. 1 O .Let, 10 ACRES of L*nd with House and Stable, Apply to F. FERRIMAN.



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS : TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mr Hoult's), HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, study! the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ; at 2 same time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen* Tailori] Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to hi will be finished In a style not to be surpassed.



FEMALE FR AMCHIOI2. t ■■ ■ ■■ W . ... . . ... .■ ■ l.'i-ijill •••■^■■■^■^ ,' ■■,'■'■ . ' ■■■■■.- i,fi;' l ;'-*l| ■■.■'■'fi THE L A D.I .E.S :/ v .':;|| OF .- •■ - '-•':ll ■ '■ -:;1| ASHBURTON ' " . .■■.lf ...; ■■ ■' ,■. -/'iffl Are Specially Invited to visit our ~~~~~^l| SHOW ROOM, 3| WHERE A "' " .' ■':. I'fl| MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY ii —OF-*- '- • ':;" ' ■■■:-:;- ■■:-* ■ .■ ■./$ THREE-QUARTER CAPES, ETC. § Are worthy of Inspeotion. I MITCHELL & TURNER. I



BBATH'S GREAT SALE OF Spring Goods j^OWOHf. SPECIAL PKICES PUBLISHED CONTINUALLY- Without fteserye.



% THE Goods are Part of their New Season's Shipment, and)]will be sold considerably under Christchurch Prices, and will include all the Novelties the Present Season, including— French and Manchester Prints 500 Dress Lengths, not two alike, New Washing Dress Materials at the following remarkable prices Crepon, Zephyrs, and Ginghams —3s lid, 4s lid, 6a lid, 9s 9d, 12s Muslins, Delaines, Galateas 6d, 15s 6d, 21s, Art Muslins Curtains, Damasks Together with a full range of Summer '• Cretonnes, Towels, Fapkins Dress Materials at marvellouslyloir ~ Sheetings, Calicoes, Shirtings prices. COLONIAL FLANNELS.-Pink, White and Shetland Bfd per [yard. BlackCashmeresandFrenchMerinoes I Evening shades in Crimped and Self Black Lace Dress Materials j Crepon Oloth and Nnn's Veiling. Black Whip Cords, Berges, Serges I Very pretty, *nd exceedingly and Nun's Veilings ' cheap. LACES.—New Styles, full range—Cheap. — MERCERY DEPARTMENT. — — HOSIERY, TCTC — 30 dozen knitted socks at Is a pair, Ladies' and Girls' Hoieery, Fancy worth Is 6d. Handkerchiefs, Sunshades, Ur n Caps, Shirts, Braces, Hoizery, brellas,. Ribbons, Trimmings, Cricket and Tennis Shirts, Trousers Haberdashery. All o be sold a Collars and Scarves, White and Wholesale Christchurch prices. Colored Shirts. — CLOTHING,— Having just taken delivery of one ot the largest purchases ever made from THE KAIAPOI WOOLLEN COMPANY, consisting of over 2000 garments, we shall offer exceptional value in BOYS' AND MEN8 1 SUPERIOR CLOTHING as follows :- SEVEN HUNDRED (700) Boys' Suits, Kaiapoi Tweed 4s lid. . MEN'S KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, No. 1 -26a 61, worth 32* 6d. No, 2-29j 6d, worth 37s 6i. No. 3 -355, worth 45a. So. 4-39 a 6d, worth 50*. No. 5—45 a, worth 555. No. 6-555, worth 65a, Beautifully made, with best trimmings and linings. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS, ->8s lid, 9s 6d, 10a 9d, 15s 6d, and 17s «d per pair.. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS & VEST-14s 9d, 17s 9d, 2li, 22s «i per pair. 700 YARDS Colonial Tweeds 2a 6£d, worth 3s 6d, Above with many other Bargains.—SATURDAY NEXT 23rdinstant. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANORED STREET. ASHBURTOXi