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London, October 27 Lord Rosebery, speaking at Sheffield, opposed the scheme for a Channel tunnel, as it was essential to maintain England's insular position, by which means she was enabled to retain per sonal neutrality longer than other nations. He hoped that Sheffield would never forgo the tube for the tunnel. _ ' OQ October 28. Lord Bosebery delivered a great speech at Bradford, his remarks solely dealing with the attitude of the House of Lords towards the Government measures. He declared it was a mockery that the leaders m the House of Commons should be bound hand and foot, and be compelled to go cap m hand to the Lords. A revision of the Constitution was inevitable, and m order to achieve this the Government would, at the proper time, propose a resolution Shat the House of Commons should be the predominant partner m the partnership with the House ot Lords, and if necessary would appeal to the country on the question.

"RETRENCHED."

Sydney, October 2? The Public Works Department has dispensed with eighty officers, saving £18,000 annually.

Canterbury Meat Cannot be Beaten.

Mklboursi;, October 29 A letter is published m the Press from an Australian at present m London. He says he visited Smith field, and there saw on sale frozen and chilled meat from Australia, New Zea land, and America, In his opinion Canterbury meat cannot be beaten. It seems to be perfect m size, condition, and get up. Queensland beef looks to be quite as good as best American, but Sydney meat he describes as rubbish, and says it is the cause of the whole Australian meat having a bad name. Butchers make a trade of it. Conse quently, any Australian meat has to suffer to the tune of a halfpenny to three-farthings per Ib.

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1 FOE SALE. A CAPITAL HOME for a family, cor.taining eight rooms, situate on | acre of ground, first-class quality and well stocked with good Fruit Trees, good healthy locality and within three minutes'walk of Church, Convent School, Borough School, Railway station, Post office, and last but not least the Domain. F. FEBRIMAN, FOB SALE. A Second-hand four HoTse Power Portable Jlngme by Brown and May—one of the best English makers. Price Low Terms Given. F . FERBIMAN. FOR BALE. One Second-hand Portable Engine, by Huston and Proctor; also one Double Bagger Chaffcutter, price low enough to warrant any farmer buying to keep on his own farm. F. FERRIMaN, Ashburton. FOB, SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Roomed House, close to School and Railway Station* F. FERRIMAN 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 be .... arranged^ Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FERKIMAN. FOB SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at anytime. F. lERRIMAN. 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**; Will sow* Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. o . * ——— u« j F. FERRIMAN. PAY A VISIT TO X SALEK'S J:ewel[l;e'ir,y Establifllimeiit JFOR Wedding A Birthday Presents and Presentations. mHE LARGEST AND CHOICEST STOCK (AT SEASONABLE PRICES) TO SELECT FROM. SOLE AGENT fob runs WONDERFUL IMxit I>lxit IMxil WHITE METAL WATCHES At 3OS to 30s. WEAR AND LOOK LIKE SILVER. SOLE AGENT FOR LAZAKUS' SPEOIALITE^ SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM SIGHT TE STUNG.



A! C4DB HOUSE. 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£.OTHIUr6. CliOTHlir©. CIjOTHIMC*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPJENCEB and CO., AECADE HOUSE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTOK GROCERIES, HAKDWARE, HOLLOWABE, BRUSH WABE, AND CBOCKEBY. TTTE HAVE JUST TO HAND A CONSIGNMENT OF 8.8.A. Sheep jsheare, AND FINEST SELECTED TURKEY OIL STONES. CUTLERY and ELECTROPLATED GOODS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEAS, We have also a Largo 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 BKOS, MARKET HOUSE- MITCHELL 3 TURNER A GIGANTIC PURCHASE OF Robes and Costumes, PATTERNS AtfD QUALITY UNAPPROACHABLE. A LINE OF BEAUTIFUL lOJd PRINT, NOW CLEARING AT 4|d Per Yard. Mitchell and Turner; ASHBMTOYIhOW PUBLIC KOTI CE. TNTENDING Visitors to the Ashburton Show can be Supplied witk 1 ,„ % ALL KINDS OF PASTRY, BUNS, SAUSAGE ROLLS, BOILED HAM, and a Great Assortment of Small Confectionery Suitable for Picnic Parties. The Beatiful Plantations] m the Show Grounds are Splendidly adapted for Picnic Parties. Visitors «*n avoid the Crush at the Refreshment Bars by taking their own lunch CA L L A T | TAILOR'S OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, BEFORE TO n'OLOOK SHOW DAY. -»*• O'CLOCK SHOW DAY. |M - »A» . The Best Currant Cake m Canterbury 6d per lb



Publi : Motires. H E M fi V 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. Rape Seed, Rape Seed | Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. fertilizers" m stock. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANURES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEABS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., HA. 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 Packs, WOOL PACKS. Full size and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GEOCERIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENEBAL MEECHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co TO SHEAREBS. SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. m U RK EY STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material. TT3"ST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New J Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from Messrs Bambridgb and Joseph Waiinek & Sons, Redditch, England, —OONSISTINU OF— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND' ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc , Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. We are also opening a consignment WISDBN'S CELEBRATED OKICKET 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 OKR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Public Notices i FARRIER & GENERAL SMITH,, "I TAS commenced business In the shop i 1 L formerly occupied by Frank Daly (near Kilworth's), on Wakanui Road, and begs to solcit a continuance ef the p tronage of hia old customers and the public generally. Shoeing—Hacks sa, Draughts 6s. \ ■ 10§182 ] NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COM PANT. Red ced Passage Rales U* Condon Single. Return. Saloon ... 50 guineas 80 guineas Second Saloon 30 guineas 50 guineas Steerage ... 15 to 19 guineas THE "TONGARIRO" will leave Wellington on November 1. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., Limited, Agents, Ashburton and Rakaia. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, ASHBITBTOtf. rN thanking the Public for their liberal support during the short time I have opened this Business tor the treatment of ALL DISEASES by the system of Hydropathy, I have pleasure m announcing that I have secured the services of Miss Mo Bride, a thoroughly competent lady m the Hydropathy System who is now ready to receive Ladies at the Establishment, or will wait on them at their residences. Hours for Ladies' Bathing: From 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Gentlemen: From 7 a.m. until 1,30 p,m., and from 4.30 until 7 p.m. Mr Hehbert Holmes, Gentleman Attendant. Miss Mcßbide, Lidy Attendant. Dk Leahy, Consulting Physician. W. BirhUMiß, PROPRIETOR, Matlock House, Ashbubton. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. 11FE beg to intimate to those of our Clients m this district who propose send ing their wool to Ohristchurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on November 35,1894. The premises we have taken are com modious, and well adapted for the proper iisplay of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be no cartage sr double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIED LANDER BROS. N.B.—Please consign to Messrs Wood Bros., Private Siding, Addington.—F.B. 10 39 Woof Season 1894-95. P' OR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs Rollitt and Co., ot West street, Aahburton, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their stores are well-known to all. SPLENDIDLY LIGSTED, 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 Ashburton. should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by ua at Christ church. Date of First sale ah Ashburton will be held on FRIDAY, November 30,1894. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10 155 Ashburton. ABHBTJRTON Wool Sales. mHE FIRST SALE'of the Season'will take place at the ORANGE HALL ox FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER, BROS J. T< FORD & CO {m conjunction with Henry Zander. 10 84__ : jQ 1 Of\ A to lend on first class Free AfW\J \J hold security. T. BULLOCK, "CHEAP SECTION-T.S. (50, IWode street, west. Offers are iavited for this j very low pr\«e will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, A FACT. —Anyone drinking Health Tba and discarding all other brands will certainly add ten years to hia life. Jusb your try it. To be bad from ail Groccra.'jß&i



1 enders. -myrOuiT SOMERS RO.AD BOARD INVITE TENDERS for the FOLLOW ING WORKS :— No. I—Shingling about 40 chains of the Roxborough Road, near Rox boroufifh No. 2—Making about 40 chains of Water-race and one Crossing for Mrs Campbell, Spread Eagle No. 3—Forming and Shingling about 20 chains at Hakatere N,o. 4—B/eakpg 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. E. B. COOPER, Overseer. Alford Forest-, October 2V, 1894. 10*198



Entertainments. LECTURE. Tließer w. Morley WILL USCTCRE m the Ashburton Wesleyan Church NEXT MON DAY EVENING oh " IHE STORY OFJOUR FOUMDEB/' The Lecture will be illustrated by Sixty Lantern Views shown with Lime Light by j Mr W. Murray. Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock. Admission by silver coin collec ! don at the door, 10 172 j DDFE LL O wlr HALL, Ashburton, TUESDAY,~OCTOBEK 30. M Jtft kln OT X Will give one of his Lecture Eutertainments- Subject: " TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR-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; commence at 8 o'clock. 10167 A errand Concert AND DBAMATIO PEKFORMANCE m aid of the Funds of the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB, TT7ILL BE HELD IN THE QDDFELLOWS 1 TTALL. ON SHOW \IC;iIT, NOVEMBER £5. PEOGBAMME : FIRST PART. 1. Opening Overture—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. Keddell 7. Song—"Genevieve," MISS VENIE FLOWER. 8. Song—"ln Old Madrid," Miss Barratt. 9. Song—* 1 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 C H ARLIY (aCarpenter).. .Mr J. Kennedy HAERY COLLIER ... Mr J. Pauling TOM DIBBLES MrR. Elston NAN ... MISS CARRIE FISCHER (Christchurch). ADMISSION, *2s & Is. 10 166 A. Fi THOMSON, Hon. Sec | Government Notice. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Timaru for A. and P. Show. FROM Ashburton, 7s 6d first-class; 5a 6d second ; Hinds, 6s 6d and 4s 6d ; Ealing, Rangitata Island, 5s 6d and 3a 6d. Tickets issued for a special traia leaving Ashburton at 10.50 a.m- on October 31; due from Tinwald 10.57, Winslow 11.6, Hinds 11.20, arriving at Timaru at 12.40, and available for return only by a train leaving Timaru at 5.40 p.m. same day, arriving at Ashburton at 8.20 p.m. 10 159 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASH BURTON A. AND P. SHOW. TT^XCURSION Tickets to Ashburton ly will be issued at low rates from Mount Somers and Methven lines, Selwyn, Dunsandel, Bankside, Rakaia, Baling, Rangitata Island, Rangitat*, Orari, for Morning Trains on November 2, available for return by Evening Trains same day only. There will be a Train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11 55 a.m. as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and a Train will leave the Saleyards Siding at 5.30 p.m., Ashburtoa 5.45, for Timaru, running 1 hour 50 minutes later than the times of the Train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The Train for Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5.55 p.m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. The Methven Branch Train will wait at Rakaia till arrival of the Express Train from Ash burton. Passengers can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding (for the grounds) by 11.0 a.m. Train. Fares— 6d first class, 4d second. For particulars of Excursion Fares see posters. 10J179 B,Y ORDER,



Public Notices. St. Stephen's church mission, qpecul Service for sunday, november 4, mission Services. ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashbubton HOURS 01' SERVICES— Wednesday, October 31—Evensong and Sermon at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, All Saints Day —Holy Communion ab 7.30 a.m. Evensong and Sermon at 7.30 p.m. Friday, November 2—Litany at Noon, Evensong and Sermon at 7 30 p.m. Saturday, November 3—lntroductory Service to receive Missioner, 8 p.m. Sunday. November4—Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m.; Matins, with Sermon, at 11 a.m, ; Children's Service at 2 45 p.m. ; Address to Men at 4 p.m.; Evensong with Sermon and After Instruction, 6 30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday (sth to 7th inclusive), Daily—Holy Communion with Address 7.30 a m., Evensong and Intercesion 4.30 p.m., Mission Sermon and Alter Instruction 8 p.m. Notice of other Services will be given during the progress of the Mission. Thanksgiving OfFertories are requested to bo made on WEDNESDAY, 7th, to defray the Expenses of the Mission. No Collection on other week days. Sunday's Offertories as usual, and at Holy Communion. Receiving Bexes will be placed at the west door for letters for the Missioner, requests for Intercessory Prayer, etc., and also for Donations towards the Expenses of the Mission. Hymn Books provided. All seats free. Missioner—Rev. A. W. Robinson, M.A. 10 176 PRIMITIVE IOiSjDIST~C!HURCH ANNIVERSARY. SHOW_ DAI. -TtrONSTER TEA., from 4 to 7. Grand Entertainment after Tea—Solos, Anthems, Recitations, Addresses, ets. Tickets for Tea and Entertainment- Is 6d each. SUNDAY NKXT — PREACHER: Rev Jolin Hosking, The Popular Preacher, Lecturer, Debater, and Author. Preaching Services—ll and 6.30,. Pleasant Sunday Afternoon, ac 3, p.m. M 0 N p~AY NE X T XJi© REV J. HOSSKIrNO Will Deliver His Popular Lecture on HtalilGioiiß* Quacks, Admls sjou by Silver Coin. 10.^181



Mr D. Thomas. REED F, NEW ZEALAND STONE CO., Limited, MOUNT SOMEkS. Under Distraint for Rent. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Bailiff m charge to Sell by Public Auction, at the QUARRY of the New Zealand Stone Company, Mount Somers, — About 6000 Feet of STONE, various sized Blocks; four large Jib Cranes, Six horse-power Portable Engine, Stone Catting Plant, large assort ment of Quarry and Blacksmith's Tools, No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS. 10*183 Ashbnrtom



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla its. Sold m bottles Is l|d, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A Bimple, safe, and certain remedy.