Burglary at Timaru.

A double burglary was reported m Timara this morning. The thief entered the house of Mr T. Thomson, draper, got the keys of his shop from his trousers pocket, and went to the shop, entering by the back door. So far only a rug hae been missed. The safe, if opened, was locked again, and as the keys are missing it cannot be reopened yet. There was, however, very little money m if> last night.

FOOTBALL.

The following will play for Ashburton Second vSpringburn First at Springburn to-morrow :-~L. Baker, E, Purchase, T. Pauling, J. McTeague, C. Johnston, Henry, W. McTeague, T. Lochard, J. Dobbin, A. Wilson, W. Huston, L. Price, Seal on, A. Willis, and W. Smith. Con veyance leaves at half-past ten.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE COREAN WAR.

Shanghai, September 20. Admiral Ting was wounded, not killed. Twelve Chinese warships took re fuge, after the naval engagement, m Port Arthur ; all badly damaged. Six hundred men were drowned when the Chenyuen and Kin&yuen sank. The Chinese report they lost 15,000 and the Japanese 1000. The Emperor is furious at the recent disasters, and wishes to take charge of operations himself, but his advisers dissuade him from this course on the ground that it is not consonant with the dignity of his position. Admiral Ting and Captain Hannekin are both able to resume duty. Sixteen Chinese and nineteen Japa nese ships were engaged, besides a flotilla of torpedo boats, The Japanese retired m the evening, and, according to accounts received here, were not pursued. The Chinese completed the landing of 6000 troops. The British Consul at Tientsin wires that the Japanese lost three warships. The Chinese saw nothing of the enemy till they reached the Yalu. Most of the troops had been landed before the battle. The Chenyuen opened the fight. The "Times'" correspondent at Tientsin confirms the sinking of some ships, and reports that others are greatly damaged. (Received September 21, 11.10 a.m.) Shanghai, September 20. The Chinese transport Toonong was sunk by the Japanese. The Chinese fleet was conveying seven transports when the enemy came on them. The Chenyuen fought two large cruisers. Telegrams from Yokohama claim a victory for the Japanese, and deny losing a single ship, though the Matsu- Bima, along with a large transport ship, were badly damaged. The Japanese admit losing heavily m killed and wounded. The general opinion is that the encounter was indecisive. The Chinese had a larger fleet, but were out-manoeuvred. Another report states that the Chenyuen is still afloat, but there appears no doubt that the Chen yuen, Kingyuen, Tshachyung, and Yanwei were lost. The Chinese claim to have sunk the Aboshima and Yus hina, and also a transport vessel and the cruiser Saiko. Private reports, however^ state that these vessels are afloat, but hopelessly damaged. It is officially stated m Yokohama that m the Picgyang fight the Chinese had 2000 killed, and 14,500 wounded and taken prisoners. It is estimated that one-fourth of the Chinese m camp effected an escape. The Japanese had 80 killed and 269 wounded. The Japanese hope to reach Monkden early m October, but there will probably be some fighting near Yaru before then.

FLOOD

Melbourne, September 20 There is a great flood m Hopetown district, and large areas of crops are under water.

MORE GOLD.

Sydney, September 20 A good alluvial gold discovery is re ported fifty miles from Wyalong. The stone is mingled with nuggets. Tin ore, yielding 83 per cent pure tin, has also been discovered. (Received September 21, 11.45 a.m.) Sydney, September 21 A rich gold discovery has been made near Tenterfield, 314 miles north of Sydney. A piece of stone twelve inches square, taken from the claim, contained half a pound of gold. Slugs of five and ten ounces have been picked upintheyicinity.

DASTARDLY CONDUCT.

Brisbane, September 21. A determined effort was made last night to destroy by fire the business portion of Rockhampton. Seven m incendiary fires were discovered within a radius of 200 yards, and extinguished, i In one instance the perpetrator was seen making off, but was not captured.

THE RINGAROOMA

Sydney, September 20 The Lizard has arrived at Noumea with news that the Bingarooma has been made seaworthy, and leaves Port Sandwich to-day for Noumea, under the Orlando's escort. She will sail thence to Sydney, The Wallaroo re turns to Auckland. Sydney, September 21. The Governor has sent a cablegram to the Colonial office, thanking the French Government for the valuable assistance rendered by their warship Duchaffault to H.M.S. Ringarooma.

Max O'Rell on the Colonies.

London, September 19. Max O'Kell, m, his book on. Aus tralia* states that Great Britain ac quired the colonies at the cost of little blood but a deal of whisky. In colonial society, he says, there is nothing original, and people are con tent to copy all shams, follies, and im postures of British venality and adoration Of the golden calf. Hypocrisy and cant are more noticeable m the colonies than m England, and the Australian working man, he considers, is lazy, fond o£ drink, and a spend thrift, thinking only of pleasures, and taking no interest m the development of the country. His labor is mercenary. Enormous wages are earned, and these are spent m frivolity. The writer be lieves the colonies are much too jealous of one another to care for federation, Oolqnials are very enter prising, and have all the qualities and foibles of the English, and he con cludes by stating if isolation has intensified some faults, it b»s also tttt&tuated virtues,

THE ASHBTJRTOJN .QPABDIAK; FBJDA*, SEPTEMBEB 21, 1894



Sole Agent for LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM -OF— SIGHT TESTING. SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES ensur a Comf orb and Correct Yiiiin, ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S. SALEK. Sight Testing; FREE. PLEASE NOTE REDUCED PRICES OF WATCH REPAIRS WATCHES CLEANED and Guaranteed for ss. Beat Quality English MAINSPRINGS fitted 4s 6d. OTHER REPAIRS REDUCED IN PROPORTION. No Delay m getting JOBS DONE, and Satisfaction Guaranteed, ——o S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AN D JEWELL E'Bf EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



•• "■ ... . ':' —AT - • g, SALEE'B Jewellery Establishment, Ashburtorv SPECIAL JLIHJEB. ROTHEIUM'S English Lever Watchoa expressly made to 8. SALIK'S order* extra heavy dust proof cases full jewelled from «J34r 1O upwards. LADIES' WATCHES from 22s 6d. Wonderful valw. GOLD BROOCHES at 8s 6d and 10s 6d, and Silter at Is 6d. ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S. SALEK. JUST RECEIVED, an Open Face CHRONOGRAPH, double aplit. Independent Ply Back »nd Minute Recorder. Price — «1V 1O». Lower-priced Chronographs kepHn stock. Sole Agents for the Wonderful J>lxit JDixit Dixlt WHITE METAL WATCHES. Do not turn brass colored. PRICES—Open Face, 20s to 3Os for double-cased Levers. ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S, SALEK.



FOR SALE on account of owner leaving for Coolgardie, that Capital General Smith and Wheelwright's Business, together with the Land and Well-Built, Workshop, Owner's House, etc., at p^ant carried on by Mr T, Ghilds, Chertsey. The Tools and Stock can be taken at a valuation. An opportunity presents itself to an energetic tradesman witb small capital to step into a going concern m a good district, with the trade all to himself Liberal Terms, F. FERBIMAI^ Ashburton. or T. CHILDS, Chartwy, 30 ACRES OF LAND CAN BE HAD IF DESIRED. FOR SALE CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE Mi Will sow^Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. IBIMH-'A* F. FEEEIMAN.



BusixitsssNotices. Success m Farming, AS IN ALL PURSUITS, DEPENDS ON PERSISTENT ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS, TO CLOSE APPLICATION TO BUSINESS, AND ON ECONOMY. For Sale 2 A CAPITAL Site for Residence, at Allenton, a little orer an acre m extent, well fenced, good frontage, first-class toil Well drained Prica Low to a Prompt Buyer. F. FEEBIMAN To Let or For Sale. A SMALL If ARM OP EIGHTY AORE3 WITH HOtJSE. F. Ferrlmao



DRESSMAKING. Miss Murpby, DRESSMAKER, HAS re-commenced business m the old Kindergarten, Ewt Street, where she will be pleased to see old friends and new. Terms very moderate. 8 121 PATENT GERMAN YEAST NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A REVOLUTION IN MAKING BREAD, CAKES. ETC i Letters Patent by the New Zealand Government. '"PHIS is an article hitherto never seen I i. nor heard of m New Zealand. It has, however, by expending a large sum of money and a great deal of trouble, ! found its way to the colonies, and will, without doubt, be a great benefit to those who bake their own bread, etc. It super sedes all Self-raising Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, etc. BREAD made this way will keep Moist and Soft for a week, and will be a great j Saving m a large family. j TO BE HAD FROM Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 8 147 6 ACRES, originally part of the cele brated Grove Farm Estate, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' residence; first* class land. Foe sale on easy terms. T. BULLOOK,



Wool, Wool, Wool. nr7E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE Liberal CASH Advances Oa the ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to ua for sale, either at ASHfcURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or for shipment to London where we have Special facilities to consent Our Clients' interest HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zealand L*n and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock streets, extra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips.



SPRING 1894. THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR MESSRS C- L BEATH AND GO'S SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ©p Newest Season's Novelties, NOW LA|NDING. TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON.



"~FOR SALE.—Town Section 797 Cox Street, capital site tot private residence, and first-class quality for garden pur poses. Apply t#BULLOC k^ A FACT.—Anyone drinking Hbaith Tea and discarding all other brands will certainly add ten years to his life. jusb your try it. To be had from ail Grocers. Barrett Brothers, IDBAPEES, CLOTHIEBS, etc. i " THE HALL," EAST STREET, : ASHBUETON. BEG to notify that all business con nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairetow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by mutual consent, as from May 1, 1894. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of A GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully be? to draw the attention of purchasers m search ef STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. 9 107



PMEDLAITOER BROS.



Grand Show OF NEW GOODS EX PAKEHA. JUST OPENED SUMMER NOVELTIES. Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Blouses, THE NEW DAGMAR LINEN COSTUME CLOTH. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, ETC.



Fishing Licenses may now be ob tamed from us. WE are also opening a consignment 01' WISDEN'S Celebrated CRICKET! AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really First-Class Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHN Oftß & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



JUST LANDED, ex PAKEHA, OUR NEW REASON'S STOCK of FISHING TACKLE FROM MESSRS BAMBRIDGE and JOSEPH WARNER & SONS, REDDITCH, ENGLAND, —CONSISTING OF— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels, ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LAND ING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, , CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Era., Era.



And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER. agent mn- Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J. T. Ford and Co FISHING TACKLE TENNIS & CRICKET MATERIAL



By experts they are pronounced the FINEST SEEDS which come to this Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, RYEGRASS, _ and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silt Dressed Koller Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bsl4s White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3£dperlb Eleme Raisins 4|d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin



j Puoiic Notices. HENRY ZANDER JHAVE NOW IN STOCK and to Land MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP WHITE CLOVER. i RED CLOVER ALSIKE OOWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin. ating at my [office.



All other Goods equally reduced m price. GROCERIES—COST PRICE, CROCKERY at English Landed Cost Price. The above wil how tke Gfeisuineness of this Great Sale. Don't mistake the addW A- LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb« Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it Wholesale at Zander's]



The following few lines quoted will suffice to show the reduntions made. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 15s 6d, reduced to 10a 6d. Men's best Saddle Tweed Trousers 21s, reduced to 15s 6d. Men's Mole Trousers 8a 6d, reduced to 5s 9d. Men's Tweed Coats 18a 6d, reduced to 12s 6d ; 255, reduced to 15s. Men's Waterproof Coats 32s 6d reduced to 7s ; 37s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d. Men's Suits 40s reduced to 21s ; 455, reduced to 32s 6d ; 655, reduced to 40a. All Wool Shirts 8s 6d, reduced to 6s ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s; lls 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. BLANKETS. 10 x 4—Whita 18s 6d, reduced tc 13s 6d. 10 x 4—Superior 22s 6d, reduced to 18s 6d. 11 x 4—Grey 27s 6d, reduced to 20s 6d. BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 14s 6d, reduced to lls 61; I3s 6d, reduced to 9s 6d ; 103 tid, reduced to 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Watertights 15s 6d, re reduced to lls ; 16s 6d, reduced to 13s. Girls Morocco Boots 7s, reduced to 4s 9d. Women's Calf Boots (lace) 12a 6d, re duced to 9s 6d. Women's Strong Kip Lace Boots 9a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d.



FATHERS, MOTHERS, Sisters, Brothers. A SAVING OF SEVEN TO TEN SHILLINGS IN THE (£) POUND, By Attending the GREAT CLEARING SALE Now Being Held m SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, Opposite RAILWAY STATION. A. LAWRIE, HAVING purchased from the Trustees of Mr Robert Alcorn the well _ as sorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Hbiseiy, Drapery, Boots, Groceries, Crockery, and Ironmongery, at such a large discount off the coat price— enables him—and he Is fully determined— to sell to the public at prices hitherto un known m Ashburton. The Goods, one and all, are of First Class Quality, and no rubbish will be offered.



WILL BE HELD IK MONA SQUARE, ASHBURTON, (By kind permission), o» SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 1894, at 12 noon. Entrance Fees—Stallions 6a. Entries close with the undersigned on TUESDAY, September 18, at 5 p.m. W. SIMPSON, 9 95 Secretary. n §nn chert s bfr7~ito7e EJi'JUJ \J t —~ with Dwelling attached, Sections numbered 33 and 35. fronting Haldon street and Beach Road, for sale ac the above figure at a considerable sacrifice to the mortgagee. It was originally valued at £300. T. BULLOCK, s~t~u d horses. i NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. 11/ l R J. R. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang Will travel the same Districts as last year 9 146



I HAVE a Cash Buyer for Fafc and Store Cattle from yearlings up wards. Any Farmers having Stock for Sale will oblige by letting me know on Saturday. 9§l6Q D. THOMAS. SINGING, PIANOFORTE, GLASS SINGING, THEORY, Etc. Miss Mabel Bell WILL be at home to Pupils at Gates' School of Music on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. September 18 and 19, from 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 9 106 DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. No holders or photos,—Henby Zander, Whole sale agent ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, ,m HE ANNUAL Horse Parade



Bankruptcy Notices. ~~~IN BANKRUPTCY In the District Court of Ashburton, balden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the bankruptcy of Daniel McSweeney, of Dromore, Contractor, ]V[ OTIC X is hereby given that Daniel J- r McSwEENEy, of Dromore, Oontrac tor, has this day been adjudicated a bank rupt on a creditor's petition, and thab the firat meeting of Creditors will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, September 28, 1894, at 11,30 o'clock m the forenoon, JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee. Dated this 21st day of September, 1894. C. W. PuRNELL, For petitioning Creditors. 9 170 Public Notices NOTICE.



For the Blood is the Life-Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel'ous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware o f worthless imitations and bstitutes 5)



LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. [T is proposed to close the following line of road In the above district, and open another m lieu thereof. The road proposed to b 9 closed la all that parcel of land m Block I. Wakanui Survey District, commencing at the South western boundary of the River Ashbur ton, and extending South-westerly along the South-Kastern boundaries of R.S. 8425 and 20242 to the terrace forming the Western boundary of R.S. 20242. The road proposed to be taken m lieu thereof commencesat the South-Western boundary of the River ABhburton, at a point distant m a South-easterly direction about twenty chains from the easternmost corner of R.S. 8425, the present end of road to be closed, as the same are more particularly delineated on plans lying open for in spection m the Longbeach Road Board's | Office, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. All objections to the above exchange of Roads must be lodged m. the Ashburton County Council office not later chan THURSDAY, September 87,1894. A Meeting of Ratepayers to consider the above exchange of Roads will be held m the Longbeach Road Board Office on SATURDAY, October 6, at 12 noon. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 8 148 Clerks to the Board,



FANCY DRESS BALL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Members only. 9 170 C. REID, Hon. Sec. GOOD Sheep Country, m its native state, suitable for breaking up for turnips. 149 acres. 149 Coldstream Road District, being R.S, 32656. A bargain. Easy Terms. T. BULLOCK, GERALDINE RACING CLUB] A CCEPTANCES and General Entries oL CLOSE SATURDAY 22 9 at 9 p.m. Messrs Mason and Roberts are appointed on behalf of the Club to receive cem missions. B. R. MACDONALD, 9 165 Hon. Secretary.



Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 115 Auctioneer, Mr Alfred Harrison. iATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ~227~~ DRAPERY, BLANKETS, BOOTS,' ETC. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 9*14" Auctioneer. Public Notices PIANOFORTE. MISS FRIEi> LANDER begs to announce that her Music Term will commence on October 1. Terms Moderate. Address—Tancred Street, Ashburfcon. 9 167 i~IALEDONIAN SOCIETY DANCING \j> CLASS.



Inspection Invited. Easy Terms Sale at 11.30. ~~T. BULLOCK, 9 116 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. Suburban Property, well situated. | ALLENTON DISTRICT. S A O R E S, 8 With Improvements, not far from the Racecourse. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date,— Lot 152, Tancred and Allen's original Sale Plan, containing 8 Acres 3 Perches, having two frontages on Racecourse and Saunders' Road and adjoining Mr M. Hobbs' resi dence." There is a small cot.age, also Stable and several other Build ings erected on the Property and other improvements ; orchard well stocked with Fruit Trees. Those desirous of purchasing such a property are invited to inspect.



_ Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. SUPERIOR SUBURBAN LAND. 4- ACRES, 1 ROOD Fronting Wakanui Creek, AJlenton. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — LOT 144, containing 4 Acres 1 Rood, situated at the corner of Creek Road and Middle Road, Allenton, fronting the Creek. The Land is of excellent quality, and m a very desirable locality. Terms very liberal. Sale at 11.30 a m, T. BULLOCK, 9J137 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER*!^ Cottage and Section well situated m Hampstead. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Alfred James, on account of his haying removed to lemuka, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property, Oxford street, Hampstead, being Lot 240, containing quarter-acre, on which is erected a five-roomed cottage. It is well situated ; land of good quality.