and may confirm or modify any decision of such officer. NEW CLAUSE. 6. The Minister shall, at such times as may be convenient, grant to every officer or employe leave of absence ; such leave of absence to be for one week m each year, and to be given at one time. Provided; however, that nothing m this section shall be deemed to limit any leave of absence usually heretofore granted under regula tions now existing. 7. The several Proclamations and the Crder m Council enumerated m the Schedule hereto, issued by the Governor, , for the taking of lands for railways, or otherwise relating to railways open for traffic, are hereby validated for all pur poses, and shall be and be deemed to have been from the dates thereof respectively of the same effect as if the same re spectively had been made by the Railway Commissioners appointed under the said Act. The schedule follows.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. MOORISH OUTRAGE

Taitoiers, September 16. The Moors attacked the British and Banish Consuls at Cape Blanco on the coast of Morocco, and stripped them of their clothing.

THE REACE OF EUROPE

Vienna, September 16. The Emperor of Austria, receiving delegations, referred to the fact that the European situation was more tran quil, and to the very friendJy relations existing between all the Powers. Nevertheless, Austria, like other na tions, found it necessary to continue the programme of armaments.

CHEAP MONEY

London, September 16. The Economist considers the Credit Foncier schemes of the colonies too much allied to quackery and jobbery. The colonies would be gainers if British investors refused to lend Go vernments money for mortgage loans.

THAWING MEAT

London, September 16 Fourest, of Queensland, has intro duced a system of thawing meat, which he claims is an improvement on the did process. _

MADAGASCAR

Paris, September 16 French journals publish details of a French expedition to Madagascar, numbering ten thousand.

LABOR

Sydney, September 16 Jobbing printers have decided to reduce employees' wages frou £3 to £2 12s per week.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN

London, September 14. The Financial Neivs expects the New South Wales loan will be amply covered at 1| above par, quite sufficient to meet the entire expenses of the issue. The colony reappears as a bor rower under welcome circumstances, as it does not add to the debt and reduces the coat of services. Owing to the shortness of New South Wales stock the brokers expect the loan will be covered four times over.

QUEENSLAND "DISARMING."

Bbisbanis, September 17. Owing to financial reasons, it has been found necessary to reduce the strength of the defence force by 308 officers and men.

A CONFERENCE OF COMMERCE

Hobart, September 17. The Hobart Chamber of Commerce has invited members m Australia and New Zealand to ioin m holding a con ference during the session of the Federal Council.

A SKIPPER IN TROUBLE.

Newcastle, September 17. The Marine Board found Captain Marrs, of the steamer Colonist, which went ashore m crossing Newcastle bar, guilty of default, and called upon him to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, September 14. The Chinese, fearing the Japanese intend to invade the country, are mobilising a great force on the fron tier, and trying to induce the native troops m the garrison at Hong Kong to join the army, Shanghai, September 15. The Japanese head-quarter troops at Pingyang defeated the Chinese advance guard, killing 400 men. The Chinese, however, claim the engagement as a victory for them, September 16. It is stated that the Japanese saak the Kowshung knowing that there were 1200 picked artillerymen on board. It is reported that during the at tacks on Waihewai and while the Japanese fleet was approaching, the British fleet fired a salute to warn the Chinese forts and applied searchlights. The Japanese fleet retired firing. The Mikado has removed his court to Hiroshima. London, September 15 Great Britain is sending four medical military officers to watch the armies m Corea. ___________

H.M.S. RINGAROOMA

JXO'ATBI* OFJF THE IUBEF.

/ Sydney, September 15. ' News from Noumea states tl)at H.M.S. Bingarooma has been floated off the reef with the aid of H.M.S. Wallaroo. She has received only I slight damage. Sydney, September 16 The Ringarooma came off the reef with the assistance of the French war ship Duchaffault and the steamer Croydon, and is not making much water. Her hull is badly damaged but her underskin is not injured. She is now lying m Port Sandwich taking m her guns and stores, and will pro bably proceed to Noumea m company with H.M.S.'s Orlando and Wallaroo. After effecting temporary repairs she will come on to Sydney. Later. The Kingarooma's forefoot is consi derably attained.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—MOFDAY.

Before His Worship the Mayor »nd Messrs David Thomas and Donald William- I son, Justices of the Peace. Vagkancy.— Thomas Booney was charged with vagrancy. The Sergeants evidence was to the effect that accused was a convicted thief, recently discharged from gaol, and had been loafing and drinking about the town. After hearing accused's statement the Bench discharged him on the understanding that he left the town at once. *•.• Pbohibition Okdbr. — A prohibition order was granted against Robert Bennett to take effect m the county and borough of Aehburton for twelve months. _ Stone Throwing.—Charles Smittiell, Percy Eden, and Thomas Nolan (three young boys) pleaded not guilty to acharge of throwing stones m Grey Street. Thomas Kingston, resident m Grey Street, gave evidence that on Wednesday night, about nine o'clock, stones were thrown on his house, waking his children, and causing them to scream. He ran out, and while m some trees stones were thrown at him. He was able to capture the three accused, whom he identified. This stone throwing had been a frequent occurrence for some time. Evidence was given by Constable Jackson, Frederick Thomas, and George Campbell. The Sergeant aaid the complaints about stone throwing had been frequent, and these boys were a perfect pest. Mr Donald Williamson, for the Bench, addressing the accused, said it was a deplorable state of affairs to see boys like- them with I plenty of sense—for they were sharp boys, all of them—brought up before the court. That Bort of thing could noc be allowed to go on. This time they would be each fined five shillings, and casts fourteen shillings. This of course their parents would have to pay, Their parents were not entirely free from blame. They ought to know where these boys were at that time of night, and that they shouldbe m bed. The boys were not too old to be* controlled. A good birch rod would con trol them, but some of them had never had it, or else they would not have been m the court. The boys had been before the court several times, and not to punish them was simply nursing criminals. The next time they came before the court they would get the birch, and then they would find it was not all a lark. They had better be careful, and he hoped this would be a caution, not only to them, but to all other boys who were m the habit of roaming about the town. i

THE ASttßttftTON QUARPIAfI : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1894.



THIS SPACE IS RESERVED — FOR — S. S ALE X, PEACTICAL WATCHMAKBB, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, -AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN.



Success m Tanning, AS IN ALL PURSUITS, DBPENDS ON PERSISTENT ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS, TO CLOSE' APPLICATION TO BUSINESS, AND ON ECONOMY. For Sale A CAPITAL Site for Residence, at Allen ton, a little over an acre m extent, well fenced, good frontage, first-class soil well drained. Price Low to a Prompt Buyer. P. FEEEIMAN To Let or For Sale. A SMALL FARM OF EIGHTY ACRES WITH HOUSE. F. Ferrlman FOR SALE on account of owner leaving for Coolgardie, that Capital General Smith and Wheelwright's Business, together with the Land and Well-Bnilt, Workshop, Owner's House, etc., at present carried on by Mr T, Ohilds, Chertsey. The Tools and Stock can be taken at a valuation. An opportunity presents itself to an energetic tradesman with small capital to step into a going concern m a good district, with the trade all to himself Liberal Terms. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. or T. CHILDS, Chertsey. 303AGRES3OF|LAND CAN BE |HAD IF DESIRED. FOR SALE CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE M. Will bow Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. F. PEREIMAI.



=4?!/\A CHERTSEY. otore c^JLv/V/.^—"" withDwellingattached, Sections numbered 33 and 35. fronting Haldon street and Beach Road, for sale at the above figure at a considerable sacrifice to the mortgagee. It was originally valued at £300. T. BULLOCK, DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. No olders or photos,—H»sby Zander Wbvle ale agent Good News Messrs Carson and Go. HAVING ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES to make room for thair Increasing Trade, and having bought ont the beat lines m Messrs Hunter and Son's Stock at considerably less thar post they will hold ■AN EXTENSIVE SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS, when they will sell at the following price, FOR CASH ONLY. Hams and Bacon 6d per lb Bleme Raisins 4-|d Whole Ginger Is Sugar 2£d to 3d Soap from 2d per bar Treacle 21b tins 7d Pure Indian Tea Is 9d lb Monarch Tea 31bs for 5s 6d Best Flax Rope 4|d lb Bluestone 3d lb Best Rein Cord lid Vegetable Seeds 3d Flower Seeds Id Best Potatoes 3s 6d sack We have the Newest and Neatest Stock of Household Ironmongery, Crockery, and Glassware, which will also be sacrificed during Sale. WANTED—Good Dairy Produce o! every description. CAStSOIT & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. 6AORES r originally part of (the cele brated Grove Farm Estate, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' residence; firec class land. For sale on easy terms. X. BUUOCK,



Venie Flower. | SINGING. THE THIRD TERM will commence September 11. Miss Flower will be pleased to receive intending Pupils as early as possible at her residence, Cox Street. 9 56 Hampton's fubnitube warehouse EAST STREET. (Near Patching's) mRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators for 22s 6d, Perambulators, Reversible Hoods, from 35s (patent rubber tyres), Basketware, Chest of Drawers, Bedsteads, Cheap Furni ture, All Repairs, Colonial Couches, Wire Spring Mattresses £1, Best Quality 255. EAST STREET, Below Patching's. Great Assortment of Crockery and Fancy Goods Cheap. Second-hand Furniture Bought or Exchanged. 8 199 DOLLAR GTGABETTEB 8d per packet FOR SALE.—Town Section 797 Cox Street, capital site foi private residence, and first-class quality for garden pur *— A»* T.BUtXOOK. MRS WALSH, LATE of Seaview. Wakaaui, begs to announce that she has opened the East Street Dinin<* & Refreshment Rooms, and hopes to receive a share of public patB*OARI> AND RESIDENCE. TERMS MODERATE. NO more Indigestion; no more ncr vcusuess from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince yoji. Hbnry Zajweb, Authorised Agent



DIhEGT FROM THE SEAT OF WAR A Large Consignment of China Matting, BJd, lOd, Is, la 3d, Is 6d Carpet Squares, 12s 6d to 6 guineas Dutchj Tapestry, Brussels, and Pile Carpets m New Designs Door Mats from 2s 6d to 12s 6d Hearth Rugs from 6s 6d to 23s 6d Oilcloths and Linoleums. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW PATTERNS i 8 Inches to 4 Yards Wide, MITCHELL & TURNER.



Bus. mess NotiCOS. _ Important Announcement —: Retiring from Business, :— ROBERT MURRAY PR ACTICAL |WATCH AN D CLOCK MAKE R, JTIESIRES to announce tjgiis Customers and the Public generally, that he has decided to RETIRE from BUSINESS, and m order to more easily dispose of his Business has resolved to REDUCE his large and Costly Stock by SELLING at a great sacrifice. The WHOLE of the STOCK, comprising OVER £3000 WORTH OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Will be offered AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED to the Ashborton public, many of the lines being reduced as much as 40 and 60 per cent. £10 10s Watches, reduced to £8 8s | £5 10s Watches, reduced to £3 15s j Eight Day Clocks to Strike, from 18s 6d Silver Watches from £1 5s [ Very Strong SERVICEABLE WATCHES m SOLID NICKEL Cas<w, REDUCED From 21s to 15s. A very large and well-selected Stock of HIGH-CLASS DIAMOND, ENGAGE ; MENT, WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEKY OF ALL PRICES AT A TREMENDOUS KEDITCTIof* OFF MARKED PRICES. STERLING SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AT MANUFACTURERS'PRICES. Having a VERY HEAVY STOCK of Watch and Clock Repairing Materials at present the PKICE of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS will be GKEATLT REDUCED. Watches Cleaned ... ... 5s 6d Mainsprings ... ... ... 4s 6d Clocks Repaired and Cleaned from 2s ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGUBES.



FISHING TACKLE. TENNIS & CRICKET MATERIAL TUST LANDED, ex PAKEHA, OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK otf FISHING TACKLE FROM MESSRS BAMBRIDGE and JOSEPH WARNER & SONS, REDDITCH, ENGLAND, Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines 81 Reels. ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LAND ING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, OASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc., Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. WE are also opening a consignment OF WISDBN'S Celebrated CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really Fiest-Class Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHN ORE, & CO IRONMONGERS AND i GENEBAX. MERCHANTS.



i Public Notices \ -— ■ —= — ~-~~ ! HENRY ZANDER i , • I T HAVE NOW IN STOCK and to •*■ Land MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF WHITE CLOVER RID CLOVER ALSTKE OOWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin ating at my office. i By experts they are pronounced the FINEST SEEDS which come to thfa Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, RYfiGRASS, and COCKBFOO T( sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice : — Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Eoller Flour, 2001bs I4s White Crystal Sugar 2fd per 1b Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Eaisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca lfdperlb Split Peas If d per lb Valencia Kaisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 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, GENEBAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- ' Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J. T. Ford and Co



j NOTICE. i SPECIAL BANK~PART HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Acb, 1880." and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882," THURSDAY, the 20fch day o? September, 1894, from 12 o'clock noon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ash burton and Rakaia Offices of the under mentioned Banks:— ; For the Union Bank of Australia, Li., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, G. WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, J. M. BUTT, 9§113 Inspector.



Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Co'a DRAPERY STOCK. BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is o|d per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES B|d per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8a lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE Is per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. If. COMIBR, "THE CORNER.'



To ft* hearers. TtTESSRS ACLAND, DUDLEY & Co,, 142 Cashel Street, Corner Manchester Street, Acting under instructions from the Pastoralists 1 Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR QUEENSLAND. 50 Shearers Wanted. TERMS— 20s per Hundred, hand 17e» per Hundred, machine Shearers will leave Lyttelton on the 18th September, per Wakatipu. FREE PASSAGES ©RANTED FROM LYTTELTON TC SHED. 3 MONTHS WORK GUARANTEED, No disturbance m Queensland. Early application necessary. Full particulars and copies of agree ment to be seen at the offices of the undersigned. AOLAND, DUDLEY & CO., 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street. Or—Local Agent, H. W. BiRRETT, 3 97 Arcade, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. TTI HE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL BE HKLD IX MONA SQUARE, ASHBURTON, (By kind permission), ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 1894, at 12 noon. . Entrance Fees—-Stallions 53. Entries close with the undersigned on TUESDAY, September 18, at 5 p.m. W. SIMPSON, 9 95 Secretary.



Barrett Brothers, BRAPEES, CLOTHIEKS, etc. " THE HALL," EAST STREET, ASHBURTGN. BEG to notify that all business con nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, 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 GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully beg to draw the attention of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. 3 107



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that the fol lowing persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for Election to the office of Councillor to fill tha vacancy caused by the daath of Cr William Anderson, viz. :— """"JOHN HENRY WILLIAM HENRY RULE And I further #ive notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above mentioned Candidates will be held ab the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 20fh day of September, inst., commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHAS. E, FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, September 14,1894. 9 104



m IV/TEE -pATTISON'S SACRED CANTATA WILL BE BENDBBEP ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, | ON | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. Proceeds m aid of Presbyterian Choir  Fund. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. Admission—ls. AISTED, —Married Couple without encumbrance ; man with know ledge of all farm work; woman to take charge of house. Apply D. THOMAS, 9 109 Ashburton.



Public Notices. GROUND, about a week ago, Sheep Dog, " white breast, tour white legs, white tip on tail. J. JOHNSTON, 9 120 Chertsey. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT FROM THE S.M. COURT. TO be sold by Public Auction at the Courthouse, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of September.—l Spring Trap, 1 set of Trap Harness. Sale at 12 o'clock. i 9 123 A. M. PEARSON, Bailiff.



Tenders. _____ TENDEKS." TENDERS are invited for leasing from the NINTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1894, of a Farm of 250 ACRES, being part of Rural Section 2198, situate near Asnburton, the property of the Akaroa Borough Council, now m the occupation of Mr Ronald Campbell. The conditions of Lease may be in spected at the office of Mr A. Harrison, Auctioneer, Ashburton, from whom forms of tender and further particulars may be obtained, and to whom tenders must be addressed on or before 29th SEPTEMBER 1894. W. SIMS, Town Clerk. September 12, 1894. 985