AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, Oclober 26. The Ameer of Afghanistan ia again attending to business.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS

Bkisbanb, October 27 In committee on the Payment of Members Bill, Mr Glassey's amend ment, fixing the amount at £250 was carried by 29 to 9.

A New Terror.

Hobart, October 27. An epidemic which is baffling the doctors has occurred at Avoca. A miner, by the name of French, brought his son to hospital, and while there the father was seized with a short but, severe illness, and died. The mother came to see her husband, and both she and her son died. French's brother attended the funerals, and, after a short and painful illnes, died too. A girl living m Avoca died m the same way, and the matron of the hospital was stricken, but is recovering.

COLONIAL PRODUCE

London, October 26 The nominal capital of Valentines Company is a million. It is expected it will be formed m a fortnight.

THE BRITISH LION

London, October 26 Lord Bosebery said those who advo cated that England should take up a neutral position m the affairs of the world, and so would reduce her to a small submissive state, of no account m the councils of the nations, were dead. The nation remembered the days of Agincourt, and was determined to maintain that ideal.

"COLONIAL EXPANSION."

1""■ ♦ London, October 26 Miss Shaw -will read a paper at the Colonial Institute on November 80 on «' Colonial Expansion."

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< FOR SALE. A CAPITAL H ME for a family, containing eight room* Xl situate on \ acre of gro nd, first-class quality and well stocked with good Fruit Tree?, good healthy locality and within three minutes' walk of <" hurch, Convent School, Borough School, Baitway station, Post office, and last but not least the Domain. F. FERBIMAN. FOE SALE. A Second-hand four Hoise Power Portable JSngine by Brown and May—-one of the best English makers. Price Low Terms Given. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. One Second-hand Portable Engine, by Buston and Proctor; also one Double Bagger Chaffcutter, price low enough to warrant any farmer buying to keep on his own farm. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. FOR SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Roomed House, close to School and Railway Station. F. FERBIMAN m * 'i ™ For £85 you can obtain Over \ acre of Land, with a very Comfortable Four-roomed House, fitted with Good Range and Dresser, there is also upon the land a Large Workshop which could be used for a stable if desired. Why pay lOs a week when you can buy at this price? Title Clear. Terms can bo arranged- Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FERJKIMAN. FOJR SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at any time. F. PERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A block of 8| acres of land, owner would erect a house on same and make terms with buyer, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE |CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE £4 Will sow Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. F. FERRIIAN. PAY A' VISIT 10 S. SALEK'S Jewellery Establishment FOR Wedding: A Birthday Presents and Presentations. mHE LARGEST AND CHOICEST STOCK (dT SEASONABLE PRICES) TO SELECT FROSt. SOLE AGENT FOR THE WONDERFUL JDIxU JMxit Dlxlt rWHITE METAL WATCHES At 3OS to 3OS. WEAR AND ,LOOK|,LIKE SILVER. SOLE AGENT LAZiBUI 1 . SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM ' [of SIGHT TESTHNG.



ALO4DB HOirSR Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing some beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. C&OTHIITtt. CLOTHIUGi. CLOTHiNe MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPENCEB and CO., ABC ADE HOUSE. W in .111 iii ■ mi i ii " ' '"" mt _^ m^m^mmammamal^mm SHEARMAN BEOS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN , ASHBURTON FOR GROCEBLES, HARDWARE, HOLLOWARE, BBUSH*. WABE, AND CROCKEBY. •' "0 ' TTTK HAVE JUST TO HAND A CONSIGNMENT OF 1t.8.A. Sheep Bhean, AND FINEST SELECTED TURKEY OIL STONES. CUTLERY and ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEAS, We have also a Large Stock of INDIAN, CHINA, and CEYLON TEAS. These Teas are especially selected for our trade, and the Quality we Guarantee to be Unsurpassed. They are all Pangent, Grippy, and Strong Liquoring, so that Customers wanting a Good Tea at a Low Price, we ask them, with confidence, to Give Us a Call. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is our Motto. SHEARMAN BEOS, , MARKET HOUSE MITCHELL % TURNER | A GIGANTIC PURCHASE OF Kobes and Costumes, PATTERNS AND QUALITY UNAPPROACHABLE. A LINE OF BEAUTIFUL IOJn PRINT, NOW OLE A RING AT 4Ju Per Yard. Mitchell and Turner; ASHBTmTON~IHOWT PUBLIC NOTICE. TNTENDIffG Visitors to the Ashburton Show can be Supplied with ALL KINDS OF PASTRY, \ BUNS, SAUSAGE ROLLS, f BOILED HAM, and a Great Assortment of Small Confectionery Suitable for Picnic Parties. The Beatiful Plantations m the Show Grounds are Splendidly adapted i for Picnic Parties. Visitors can avoid the Crush at the Refreshment Bars by taking their own lunch 1 CALL AI T AY L O R'S OLt> ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, BEFORE TO n'CLOCK SHOW DAY. -»<■£ O'CLOCK SHOW DAY. The Best Currant Cake m Canterbury 6d per Ib



f Public Notices. ' HENRY ZANDER £ HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa, MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Bape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed AH of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. fertilizers" m stock. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANTJEES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., HA. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding Oil§ 9 BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool "Packs, WOOL PACKS. Full Bize and fall weight. Garden Tools m great variety. gkoc¥ries. I am prepared to deliver the Beat Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINIS & SPIRITS; ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MEKCHAET AND DIRECT IMPORTEB, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and do TO SHEAEBBS. SHEEP SHEARS, 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. rnURKEt STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material, TWST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New J Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from Messrs Bambmdge and Joseph Warneb,& Sgks, Redditch, England, —CONSISTIJMO QV— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels, ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, OASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Eto , Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. We are also opening a consignment OF WISDEN'S CELEBRATED CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really Flrst-ClasS Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHN OKR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Public Notices. ' Important; fto ice. i T HAVE pleasure m intimating that I ■*- have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn'a estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public of SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVER? POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out m each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keeping with the above lines—l have also made a large purchase of Crockery ware, etc., on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin ouishing business, and will offrr the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with m the usual manner at Market Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. Lawrie, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. i "WOOL. WOOL WDOLT II 7"E beg to intimate to those of our Clients m this district who propose send ing their wool to Ohrlstchurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on STovember 23,1894. The premises we have taken are com modious, and well adapted for the proper display of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be r.o cartage or double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIEDLANDER BROS. N,B.—Please consign to Messrs Wood Bros., Private Siding, Adriington.—F.B. 10 39 Wool ftcatson '1894-95. {?OR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs Roixitt and Co., ot West street, Ashburfcon, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COM MODIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITU ATED, affording every cenvenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of excess to buyers. Mr Zander is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE on all clips promised to be con signed to us for sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT EVER, to deliver it Free on trucks at Ashburbon. should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by ua at Christchurch. Date of First sale at Ash burton will be held on FRIDAY, November 30, 1894. J, T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10 155 Ajshburton. ASHBURTON Wool Sales. fnHE FIRST SALE>f the Season will take place at the ORANGE HALL on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J, T. FORD & CO (m conjunction with I Henry Zander. 10 84 ASHBURTON SHOW. mHE TIME FOR RECEIVING ENTRIES Ig FVTEVirEI* TO SIX p.m., THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING. Additional Special Prizes, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq., offers £2 2s for the Best Mare for breeding weight-carrying hunters, AND— £2 2s for the Best Pony Entire, likely to get Polo Ponies. EXCURSION FARES • ON Show Oa y From all Stations m the District. W. SIMPSON, 10 150 Secretary. C* I Onn to *en<* on rs^ c^ass Free hold security. T. BULLOCK, CHEAP SECTION—T.S. 60, Kermode street, west. Offers are invited for this ; very low price wili be accepted. T, BULLOCK,



Entertainments. TJ NITED XIBIENDLY O OOIKTIES DEMONSTRATION AND GALA. (Under the Auspices of the Foresters and Druids ) ANNIVEBSARY DAY, MONSTER PROCESSION, BICYCLE , RACEfe, ATHLETIC SPORTS AND VARIOUS AMUSEMENTS. Programme m future issue. 10*164 G. J, NEILL, Hon. Sec. A' Grand Concert AND DEAMaTIO PEKFOKMANCE m aid of the Funds of the .ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB, TX7 ILL BE HELD IN THE ADDFELLOWS' TT ALL. ON SHOW OTtfHT, NOVEMBER .&. £*JEfcOGORAJMLM.J£ : FIRST PART. 1. Opening Overturß—Violin and Piano forte selection— Miss Friedlander and Mr Cullen, 2. Song—" The Mountebank," MISS VENIE FLOWER. 3. Song—*' The Man that broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," Mr L. Broad. 4. Song— *' I was Dreaming," Mrs C. M. Brooke. 5. Pianoforte Selection—" Home, Sweet :§• Home," by Thalberg, Mrs W. Bowman Fox. 6. Song—Comic Mr P. A. Ke3dell 7. Song—" Genevieve," MISS VENIE FLOWER. 8. Song—"ln Old Madrid," Miss Barratt. 9. Song—" There's no one like Mother to me," Mr L. Broad. Interval of five minutes, to be followed by the Sparkling Comedy, "NAN, THE GOOD FOR NOTHING," m which the Characters will be sustained by the following:— BUTTONS (a Servant) ... Mr G. Todd YOUNG MR SIMPSON ... Mr F. Nokes CHARLEY (a Carpenter)... Mr J. Kennedy HARRY COLLIER ... Mr J. Pauling rOM UIBBLHS MrßElston NAN ... MISS CARRIE FISCHER (Christchurch). ADMISSION, 3s Jfc Is. 10 166 A. Fi THOMSON, Hon. Sec DDF ELL O W S' HAL L, Ashburton, TUESDAY,"OGTOBER 30. MJ* Jt£N OT X Will give ona of his Xiecture JEntertaliiiiieirtjs- SUBJECT : " TEN NIGHTS IN A BAB-ROOM." Illustrated with Fine Hand Painted Views. To be followed by a GRAND PaNO RAMA of New Zealand. Portraits of School Children, Ashburton and Long beach, under the Limelight. A tour over Otago Goldfields, Southland, Nelson, &c. Admission Is, two of a family Is 6d, Children 3d. Doors open 7.30 j commence at 8 o'clock. 10167 ___ LOYAL TINWALD LODGE, 1.0.0.P., M.U. THE Anniversary of the above lodge willl be celebrated by a BALI ON SHOW NIGHT, NOVEMBER 2, IN IKE TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD. Tickets, 4s ; Ladies Free. Refreshments provided. 10 170 MFD7Thomas^ BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SPECIAL HOESE SALE. THUESDAY,"nOV, 15,1894.: MR DAVID THOMAS at the request of many valued Clients has deter mined to hold a SPECIAL HORSE SALE on the above date and solicits entries for the same, 10tl21 D, THOMAS. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of Mr Robert Bennett are i respectfully informed that the funeral of his beloved daughter, Annie, will move from his residence. Trevorton, Hampstead, on SUNDAY, 28th in&t., at ; 2.30 p.m. for the Ashburton Oenjetery. \ BAKER BROS., I 10 165 Undertakers. THE LADIES ORANGE LILY LODGE NO. 6. j THE MEMBERS of the above are re quested to attend the Funeral of I the late Annie Bennett to leave her parents' residence, Trevorton, on SUN DAY j at 2.3D p.m. 10 173 1 enders. TLTOOKT SOMERS RQaD BOAR~D INVITE TENDERS for the FOLLOW ING WORKS :— No. I—Shingling abouc 40 chains of the Roxborough Road, near Rox borough No. 2—Making about 40 chains of Water-race and one Crossing for Mrs Campbell, Spread Eagle No. 3—Forming and Shingling about 20 chaina at Hakatere No. 4—Breaking Stones and Filling Ruts, about 30 chains on the Village Settlement Road Specifications can be seen at the under signed's. Endorsed tenders to be left at the Office, not later than 1 p.m. on MONDAY, November 5,1894. B. B. COOPER, Overseer. I Alford Forest-, October 27,1894. i 10*168



Pure Blood is the Secret op Health I Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure mdigestion.con- J tipation, liver complaint, pains m back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, Bcrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box , 6a; two boxes, 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton box 234 Dunedin DOLLAR OIGAKETTES.—M. N holders or photos—Hehry Zander, Wholesale agent- AVER'S Sarsaparilla IS THE GBEAT Blood-Purifier, NERVE TONIC, —•AND—' STRENQTHHBUILDER. .^ It attacks X\JMw*V and breaks up every humor, i>^jr Vd>WvW\ cures skin erup /\Jf ►^ij «* \r \ tions» stores f f ,-s. JtXni 1 1 exhausted vital- I * I^MM^I * l ity ' and drives l^^aJU b*# lout every ele \(*»Xra£APAft\\X'^^# mentof disease. V^^WyOT Sufferers from VTiS^'iiiiiLmggV'y indlgestion,gen \Q%\\Jr eral debility,or any other ail ment arising from impure blood, should take Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It gives strength to the weak, and builds up the system gener ally. By its use food is made nourishing, sleep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayer's Sarsaparilla HIGHEST AWABDS AT THE World's Great Expositions, Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell,aiaia.,U.S. A. (^"Beware of cheap imitations, The name — Arer'a .Sargaparilla—ls prominent on tne wrapper, and is, filowa ia too glass o£ cacU of oov Dottlei. Public Notices WESLEYAN CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY. SPECIAL SERMONS TO-MORROW at the following places;— Ashburton... 11 a.m. . Key T. G. Brooke „ 6 SO p.m. .... Rev W. Morley Willowby.,.. 11 a.m. ... Eev W. Morley „ 6.30 p.m.... Mr W. Wills Hinds ... S. p.m. ... Rev C. Abernethy 7 p.m. .... Mr W. Harding 'JCinwald ... 6.30 p.m... Rev C. Abernethy 3JA Collecfcicn at each service on behalf of the Funds of the Society. The public cordially invited, 10 174 LE C TU B E. The Be? W. Morley WILL LECTURE m the Ashburfcon Wesleyan Church NEXT MON DAY EVENING oh "THESTORY OFJBUR FOUHDEB." The Lecture will be illustrated by Sixty Lantern Views shown with Lime Light by j Mr W* Murray. Chair to bo taken at 8 ! o'clock. Admission by silver coin collec- J tion at the door, 10 172 salvation~army! FAREWELL Meetings All-day To morrow, Led on by Major and Mrs Vbai. The Major gives the history of his life —Afternoon meeting. Silver collection at door. All are welcome. 10 175 H. OOLDFJNCH., Capt. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. APPLICATIONS are Invited (1) for a person to act as Inspector of Nuisances and Ranger, at £5 per annum, and to do casual manual labor at 6s per d»y . 2. For providing Teams when required at 9s 6d per day for single and 12s 6d per day for double teams. Applications (m applicant's own hand writing) to be sent to the Chairman (from whom or the Clerk particulars of duties can be obtained), by 6 p.m. on MONDAY, November 5. - 3. W. ANDREWS, Chairman Hampstead Town Board. _ 10J27 AFAC'r.—Aiiyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands Will certainly add ten years to his life. Jusb your try it. To be bad from ail Grocers.