should be constructed and the Mana watu railway purchased by the Govern merit. Be could already see the silver lining m the cloud which was to better the condition of the colony. Mr Buchanan said that the Premier had utterly destroyed confidence m the colony. He was now inaugurating an era of borrowing which would certainly be followed by increased taxation He added that Captain Russell had no thing to be ashamed of m regard to the Polhill Gully purchase. Mr Mackenzie (Olutha) said that the legislation of the Government had been the means of paralysing industry, and had actually prevented the employment of the workers of the colony. No greater farce had ever been eaacted m the House than that which occurred over the Licensing Bill, Mr Pirani also spoke. In his reply Mr Ward said that neither Captain Russell nor Sir R. Stout had advanced any arguments against the policy of the Government. All Captain Russell had to find fault with was the late hours the Govern ment had kept the House up, the Po mahaka purchase and Sergeant-at- Arms appointment and matters of that kind. If that was all the Opposition had against the policy of the Govern ment there was not much to reply to. They had heard a great deal about the land tax being collected twice m one year, but there were only two com plaints on this head. Captain Russell m referring to the Government policy had given them a blue outlook, which they were accustomed to from the Op position, He did not think that the proposals of the Government had suffered m any way by the criticisms of the Opposition, and he could only hope that during the recess the Govern ment party would be able to remove some of the apprehension that the Opposition had endeavoured to impress on the people. He ventured to predict that the supporters of the Government would not be idle during the recess. The Bill was then put through its final stages. BILL DISCHARGED. As the Government could not agree with the amendments made by the Legislative Council m the Horowhenua Native Land Bill it was discharged from the Order Paper. ADJOUKNMENT. After repeated adjournments the Premier said that the Bills would not be ready for the Governor's assent till to-morrow. He, therefore, moved that the House adiourn till noon to-morrow. The motion was agreed to. The House rose at 11.40 p.m. Wellington, October 24 The House met at noon. APPEOPKIATION BILLS. The Speaker announced that the Governor had assented to the Appro priation Bills. SAMOA. The Premier laid on the table papers and a large map relating to Samoa. He said it was proposed to send a copy of the documents, which were of a most interesting character, to all the schools m the colony. Mr Ward suggested that the Premier and as many members as could find it convenient, should visit Samoa, and make themselves acquainted with the surroundings of the Islands. Mr Tanner heartily concurred m this suggestion. Mr Stevens hoped the taxation of the country would not be increased for sentimental reasons. JDr Newman asked whether the Premier intended taking any further action respecting Samoa. LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Several members urged that the Government should circulate Bills dealing with local government among the bodies interested. PARTY. Mr Lawry, speaking for the last time m the capacity of Government whip, said that while he had received most generous treatment from the members of Government during the session, he could not say the same regarding the treatment accorded him by certain members of the Government party. PARTING WORDS. Mr Seddon said the paper on Samoa would not be sent to the Education Boards until it had been properly revised. It was advisable that the children m our schools should receive more instruction regarding the ad jacent islands m the Pacific. He saw no more difficulty m the way of settling the native question m Samoa than m New Zealand. As to the circulation of local Government Bills, he said the proposed course simply meant the rejection of the measures, as any proposal to reduce the number of local bodies m the colony would naturally be strongly resisted. He would do his be°t m re cess to frame a Bill dealing with the whole question of local Government, and one that would meet the approval of the House and country. He re gretted the feeling that had occurred over the Licensing Bill, and said if it had been passed this session it would have cleared the way for local Govern ment Legislation next session. On behalf of the House he expressed its high appreciation of the able manner m which Mr Speaker had dis charged his duties m the chair, and said the confidence members had expressed m him on his election had been fully verified, He trusted when the House met again next year it would be m the same friendly spirit as that m which they were now parting. Sir G. M. O'Rorke expressed his gratification to the Premier for hie kind remarks, and hoped members would continue to uphold the honoi and dignity of the House. He thanked members generally for the mannei they had supported him m the chair. Mr Seddon moved the House d< now adjourn till this day week, whicl was carried by 24 to 14. The House rose at 1 p.m.

A scheduleof the business of fcheHouse of Representatives during the session shows that 27 select committees were set up—2s on public matters and 2on private Bills; 193 public Bills were brought down, of which 101 received the royal assent and 92 were dropped or otherwise disposed of. No private Bills were intraduced. 658 petitions were presented from Europeans and 106 from Maoris. 330 divisions wero taken—9s m the whole House and 235 m Committee, The House sat on 81 days j the total of hours of sitting

befjre midnight, wao 578 hours 55 minutes, and afrer midnight 118 hours 13 minutes, the daily average being 8 hours 36 minutes. 852 questions were asked of Ministers, and 1520 entries were made m the journals. 516 papers were laid oq the table, and 838 reports were received from Select Committees.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION

A moating of the Committee of the Ashburfcon Agricultural and Pastoral Absoeiation wa-i held m the Arcade room*i on Tuesday. Mr Shearer occupied the chair. The report of the Ground Committee was read and adopted. The report in cluded a suggestion that £2 103 be paid towards putting the trotting tr.;ck m order. CONDITIONAL LICEKSE REFUSED. Tha ah burton Licensing Committee wrote declining to grant a conditional license for the Show grounds. VETERINARY SURGEON. Mr Charlton, veterinary surgeon, wrote .offering his services to the Association on j Show day free of charge. NEW MEMBERS Messrs E. G-. Stavelny, D, Morrow, W. James, Mahoney, J. O'Grady, and T. Mitchell were elected members. BRASS BANB. It was decided that the Ashburton brass band be engaged as usual, GRAND STAND. It was decided that a charge of one shilling each be made for admission to the grand stand. REFRESHMENTS After discussion it was decided to pro vide refreshments, including liquor, lor judges and officials at the Show. The meeting then adjourned.

TflGi A*dfetfß'i-fVj| GtIABDIAN i WEDNESDAY, OdTOBBfi 24, UH.



FOB SALE. A CAPITAL HOME for a family, co-tainiDg eight rooms, /\_ situate on | acre of ground, fir&t-class quality and well stocked with good Fruit Tree?, good healthy locality and within three minutes'walk of Church, Convent School, Borough School, Bail way station, Post office, and last but not least the IJomain. F. FEEBIMAN. FOfi SALE. A Second-hand Four Hoise Power Portable t ngine by Brown and May — one of the best English makers. Price Low Terms Gfiven. F. FERBIMAN. FOE 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. P. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. FOB SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Roomed House, close to School and Railway Station. ■ F. FERBIMAN ■ ,-.a ■' . ■ ■ i i. .. » For £85 you can obtain Over J 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 10s a week when you can buy at this price? Title Clear. Terms can be arrangedi Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FERKIMAN. FOB. SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at any time. F, JERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A block of 8J 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 X 4; Will sow Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. E. FERRIMAN. PAY A VISIT TO S. SALEK'S Jewellery Establishment IFOR Wedding A Birthday Presents v and Presentations. mHE LARGEST AND CHOICEST STOCK (AT REASONABLE PRICES) TO SELECT FROM. 4 SOLE AGENT FOR IHK WONDERFUL . nixit IMxit Dlxli white met;al watches At. 90S to 308. WEAR AND [LOOKILIKE SILVER. S;OLE AGENT FOR LAZ4RUB' SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM SIGHT TESTING.



W H. COLLIER rNVITBS SPECIAL ATTENTION' TO ONE OF THE FINEST *■ COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the District. The Novelties on view and which Ladies are invited to inspect are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very Latest productions of the Millinery Art. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest WOOLLEN FABRICS, PRINTS, SILKS, DELAINES, PONGEES, SATEENS, Etc., Etc, a splendid" show Of New Choice Goods m LACES, FABRIC AND KID GLOVES, RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLOUSES; HOISERY, SUNSHADES, FIOWERS, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR~ BOYS', CHILDREN'S AND GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Inspection Invited. THE "clTllirEß." TO THE LADIES, ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that lie is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS m every Department. IN MIbEINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterus, also Bibbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DEEBS DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Tadies' SUNSHADES and UMBBELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION INVITED. ARC&DE HOUSE, Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W.'.W. SPENCER & CO JL 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, LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies 1, and Children's of all descriptions. CJLOTHIfffGt. CLOTHHTCt. CLOTHING*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPjBNCEB and CO, A.BCADE HOUSE. r. .m.■ ■■ ' - ' ■ ii . " ■ ii SEWING MACHINES. THE WORLD'S CHAMPION. The Davis Vertical Feed, IN a contest with all the beat machines In the world, at the Paris Exhibition, 1889, obtained the highest award—GOLD MEDAL. THE DAVIS "VIRTICAL FEED. First Award Danedin Exhibition ... ... 1889 &90 Melbourne ... ... tll ... 1880 &89 Adelaide ... ... „, ... 1881 Sydney ... 1880 GOLD JMLUiIXAJLi. Highest award at the World's Columbian Exposition, CHICAGO. Uneqoallod for Embroidery and Art Work. Its chief recommendation Is that ifc GIVES ENTIRE SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO USE IT. A. Jtf ovelty.—lHE NEW~DROP CABINET MACHINE. FREE TRIAL. ~" FREE LESSONS. Payments arraogad to suit purchasers. SOLE AGENT— MIITSGir A CO., 220 COLOMBO STREET, OHRISTCHURCH. AGENTS for Griswold's Knitting Machines. Sewing Machines o! all kinds repaired by skilled workmen. 10 76



Public Notices. HENRY ZANDER. r 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. Kape Seed, Bape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and teats can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANXJEES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEABS. All the favorite Braride, 8,8 A., 11A. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding* Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool I*achs, WOOL PACKS. Full size and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GKOCEBIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR DASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander^ GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co TO SHEARERS. SHEEP SHEARS, 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. mURKEY STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing 1 Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material, i TUST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New J Season's Stock of FISHING j TACKLE from Messes Bambridge and Joseph Warner & Sons, Redditch, j England, | —CONSISTING OF— i Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. I ALL VARIETIES ov MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Eic, Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. We are also opening & consignment Of 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 ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENEBAL MERCHANTS.



Mr Alfred Bar ison. tubbdayTootobekTsoT MR ALFRED HARRISON, m structed by the Ashburton Oountj Council, WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE GROUND, AQ LOTS OF GUM SAPLINGS, In Plantations Near WINSLOW & WINDERMER3. Bayers please meek Auctioneer at Winslow Railway Station at J3 O'CLOCK. ALFRED HARRISON, 10 140 Auctioneer. "I enders. HMENDERS are invited to be sent m •*- Not Later than 4 p.m. on MON DAY, October 29, for Earthwork m naking up Mound on Rifle Range. For particulars apply to, L 0 113 JOOK3 «fc SON. TENDERS. fnENDERS Wanted for Ploughing 200 Acres Turnip land. Particulars at Mail Office. 10 134 H. H. WRIGHT. Public Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. TO LOVERS OF FLOWERS. ( THE Undersigned haa Plants for bed ding out of all the undermentioned sorts, of the first prize strain. Seeds imported from all the leading houses round the Globe. They will be ready about the first week of November :— Asters, Geraniums, Lobelia, Marigold (various), Zinnias, Phlox Drumraondii, Petunias, Stocks, Tomatoes, etc, JAJMUES PORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton. 10 A~S HBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW 01? LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLE MENTS, MACHINERY, Etc., Will be held on the ASHBDRTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1894. PAID IN PRIZE MONEY LAST EXHIBITION. Liberal Prize Schedule, together with numerous Special Prizes, again offered for competition. ENTRIES (which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by Entrance Fees) must be m the bands of the Secre tary not later than 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 W. SIMPSON, LO 71 Secretary. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. 11 J E beg to iubimate to those of our Clients m this district who propose send ing their wool to Ohrlstehurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on Xovcmbor 2ft,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 no 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, Addington.—F.B. ASHBURTON Wc»ol Sales. mHE FIRST SALE of the Season will take place afc the ORANGE HALL OK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & CO {m conjunction with Henry Zatoek ) 10 84 TO LET—Small Shop, with dwelling attached, well situated m Burnett Street. Good cooking range. T. BULLOCK. i-A.ORE, Capital Building Site, wall situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay ment. FT. BULLOCK. £? I POO t0 leni*on firsfcc^ass eQ 3W JL *W U " hold security. T. BULLOCK^ ""CHEAP SEOTION-T.S. _50~ Kermode street, west. Offers are invited for this ; very low price wili be accepted. T. BULLOCK. THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb. Ask yoar grocer for Health Tea, and me that you get It, Wholesale at %atxt)ss,'%



IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of Joseph Edwards, of Ashburton, Nbws Agent, a bankrupt. Ty RITTEN Tenders will be received * * at my office. West Street, Ash* burton, up to SATURDAY, the 27th day of October, 1894, at 12 o'clock noon for the purchase of the Book Debts m the above estate. Each Tender must be addressed to me, marked "Tender for Book Debts m the estate of Joseph Edwabds " and accompanied by a deposit of twenty-five per ceni; of the amount of | auch tender. Terms and conditions of sale can be inspected at my office. The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. Dated this 24th day of October, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, 10142 .ABhburton,



AVER'S Cherry Pectoral HAS NO EQUAL. FOB THE RAPID CUKE OF Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and SORE THROAT. "m*^ It will relieve the most d[s" /v^^'SwX tressing cough, i> jS^j C" n oX^\ soothe the in /O/ IV* n"J§ \ \ ara c 'neni- I / 1 I brave, loosen ! * E CHERRY I * I*6 phlegm, I A a '•MSYOo- / I and. induce re- V^xSfbTftftW/^/ Meshing sleep. \tPSiT *V^S/ For the cure oi mm^C\Zr Croup, Whoop- S \^^^ 'ng CoilBh» Sore *^*««««« "^^ Throat, and all the pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer A Co., Lowell.Mass..U.S.A. 50P*Beware of cheap imitations. The name--- Ayer's Cherry Pectoral—is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown m the glass of each of our bottles. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton holden at Aehburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of the Bankrnptcy of Thomas Dwybr, of Spread Eagle, contractor. "VTOTICE is hereby given that it is the JLN intention of the above-named bankrupt ro make application at the sitting of this honourable Court, to be holden on FRIDAY, the 9th day of November, 1894, for an order of dis charge. Dated this 24th day of October, 1894. R. M. CUTHBERTSON, 10 143 Solicitor for Bankrupt. IN BANKRUPTCY^ 'In the District Court of Ashbarton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of Jambs McGbegoe, Tobacconist, a bankrupt. WRITTEN Tenders will be received at my Office, Wesfc Street, Ash barton, up to SATURDAY the 27th day of October, J894, at 12 o'clock Noon, for tka Purchase of the Book Debts m the | above estate. Each Tender must be addressed to me, marked ** Tender for Book Debta m the estate of James McGeugoe " and accompanied by deposit of twenty-five per cent of the amount of such tender. Terms and conditions of sale can be inspected at my office. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 24th day of October, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, 10 141 Ashburton.



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