The Designation of Districts Bill was committed. Clause 3 was amended on Mr Ward s motion by the insertion of the follow ing words " and m all such alterations and future names preference shall be given to the original Maori names." Clause 4—where two or more towns have similar names the Governor may alter the name of either. Mr Pirani moved an addition to the effect that the place with the smallest pnpulation of towns of the same name should be the one to be renamed. The motion was lost on the voices. The remaining clauses passed with slight alterations. Mr Pirani moved a new clause em bodying his amendment to clause 4, but it was rejected by 30 to 20. The Rating on Unimproved Value Bill was committed. In reply to Mr Heke, Mr Ward said that there was nothing m the Bill that affected the native race. Several members differed from this statement. On clause 2 " interpretation/ pro gress was reported. The Destitute Persons Bill was reported, and the third reading fixed for next day. The amendments made m the Adulteration Prevention Act Amend ment Bill was ordered to be considered next day. The House rose at 1.50.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE FOREST FIRES IN MINNESTOA.

Washington, September 4. A hundred and fifty million trees were destroyed m Minnesota. The smoke renders the navigation of Lakes Superior and Michigan dangerous. Details of the most shocking descrip tion continue to be received. September 5 Hundreds of those who escaped f rOm the fires are partially blinded by the heat scorching their eyeballs. Three huudred square miles were devasted. Fresh fires have sprung up m Chat tanooga, Erie, McKean and Elk counties, and it is feared they will reach cultivated country, covered with wheat fields. The dairying district of Minnesota is destroyed. It is believed that an incendiary started the fire m order to obtain work at cutting m the pine woods.

THE COREAN WAR

The Sinking of the Kowakang-

OM»e Chnyeen'» Engagement

Shanghai, Septembers. Two Japanese, accused of being spies, took refuge m the American Consulate at Shanghai. The Consul, upon receiving a promise that they should not be tortured, declined to protect them. (Received September 6, 11 a.m.) Thuesday Island, September 6. News from China shows that every facility was given by the Japs to the officers of the steamer Kowshung to leave the ship, but their intentions were frustrated by the Chinese aboard. Captain Hannekin states that when he interpreted the Japanese message ta tho Chinese commanders, the crew of the vessel set up a great uproar, mana cled the Europeans on board, and took charge of the davits, and no one was allowed to quit the vessel. Captain Goldsworthy then signalled that he was not allowed to leave, and the Jap anese ship Manniwa ranged up and fired a torpedo, following up the action with two broadsides. The torpedo hit the Kowshung amidships, and then day became something like night. It is believed that all the Europeans jumped into the water. While swimming, Captain Goldsworthy noticed that the Kowshung was sinking, and that the Japanese boas was firing at the Chin ese. The Kowshung sank m half an hour, and of the large number abo-ird only 170 saved themselves by swim ming. Captain Pong, of the Chinese cruiser Chuycen, gives a highly colored ac count of the valorous doings of his ship, and declares that she had nearly captured the Japanese admiral's vessel —the admiral having been killed— when the Japanese cruiser came up, The Chuycen retreated with the Jap anese vessel m pursuit, and then began a magnificent spectacle. Both ships were tearing through the water at full speed, and kept up a running fire of j shot and shell for five hours. The Chuycen's conning tower was destroyed by shell, and its occupants perished, the loss being 13 killed and 27 wound ed. Captain Fong declares that one shot from his stern gun swept away the bridge of the Japanese vessel, and all the officers on that portion of the ship were killed.

THE SOUDANMSE SLAVE PURCHASES.

(Received September 6, 10.50 a,m.) Cairo, September 5. The announcement that the Khedive had countermanded the trial of the Pashas, charged with purchasing Soudanese slave girls, was not official. The court martial is proceeding and the hearing is creating considerable excite ment. _______

FIGHTING ON THE NIGER.

London, September 4. Fighting is reported to have taken place upon the Niger between the Chartered Company's troops and the French. An English captain was severely wounded.

COLONIAL WAR MEDALS.

London, September 4, The War Office baa decided to issue medals to Colonial Regulars for men torious service, distinguished conduct, and long service, upon similar condi. ditions to the Imperial Army,

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.

Pakis, September 4 The French Government are taking further measures to ensure the rapid arming of mail boats, m case of neces sity. The Pplyaesian Messageriea liner is trying ten Hotehkiss quick-firing guns. Eifty-six tons of warlike material, including 300 shells are being •tared at Noumea.

SHOCKING TRAGEDY

Sydney, September 5. A shocking tragedy occurred on Barren station, near Nurrabri. A man named M*her shot his wife and a selector named Green, and afterwards committed suicide.

A MURDERER ARRESTED.

Melbourne, September 5. Cockroft, the youth who murdered his step-sister has been arrested.

COMPLIMENTS FROM DR TALMAGE.

Sydney, September 4. The new magazine Cosmos contains an article by Dr Talmage compliment ing the women oE New Zealand upon obtaining the suffrage. It also has a description of New Zealand mountains and scenery, with a fanciful account of the Tarawera eruption.

SHIPWRECKS.

Auckland, September 5 Two young men—Henry "Wills and Samuel Br erly—left Awhitu, Manukau Harbor, for Onehunga, m a boat with gum on Monday last. Uneasiness being felt yesterday as to their safety the Manukau was chartered to search, and found the boat capsized near Pupunga. Up to noon there was no sign of the young men who are about nineteen years old.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C A, Wray, S.M. Industrial Schools Act.—John Rogers was charged with failing to comply with an order of the Court to contribute to the sup port of his children m the Industrial School. Sergeant Moller stated that not more than £9 per annum net could be expected from the rent of his farm. Accused said it was as much aa he could do to support himself. The S.M. said he would waive the arrears dye—£9 5s —but accused must pay the amount oi renfc accruing quarterly towards the support of the children. Domain Bt-Laws. —H. W. Barrett was charged with allowing a dog to stray m the Domain. Sergeant Moller said the case was bought as a warning* to the public, and the Board did not wish to press it. A nominal ! penalty of Is without costs was inflicted. Civil Cases.—Judgment was given by default with costs m Craighead and Berry man v John Burns, £1 Is 8d; and P. Hanrahan v Abe Hardacre £3 2s 6d.

Ashburton Licensing District.

Quarterly Meeting 1 of Committee

The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Coirmittee was held at the Court house, Ashburtoo, at noon to-day—Messrs C. A. Wray, S.M., Williamson, Wallace, i Leadley, and Cocker attending. The police report on all the houses was favorable. TRANSFERS. A temporary transfer of the Chertsey Hotel from Mr Matthews to Duncan Camp bell was confirmed. EXTENSION OF CLOSING HOUR. Mr Cuthbertson, on behalf of Mr James, of the Somerset Hotel, and Mr Crisp, on behalf of all the other hotelkeepers m Ashburton, applied, under sub-section 3 of section 12 of the Licensing Acfc, 1881, for an extsnsion of licenses from ten to eleven p.m., on account of the very great incon venience ot the former hour to the travelling public, and pointed out that any drinking that might take place after ten o'clock would not affect residents m any way. Mr James said hia nine sample rooms were usually occupied, and other commercial ] travellers who did not use these rooms also frequented his house. Sergeant Moller had no objection to offer, Mr Crisp also advocated the extension on the same grounds, and on behalf of others who attended entertainments and had other business after ten o'clock. He thought it •was an unfair reflection on such a well con ducted lot of houses as were m this district that they should be compelled to close earlier than other places m the neighborhood, or Christchutch. The applicants retired while the Com mittee considered their decision, and on re suming the Chairman said it waß unfortunate tkey had such a small meeting and he thought it would be better that notice of this business should be given to all the members. The Committee present could not take on themselves to grant the application, but notice could be given, and the matter brought up again at next meeting. Mr Crisp thereupon thanked the Com mittee and gave notice, and the meeting proceeded to consider some routine business, and shortly afterwards adjourned.

TOB ASfIBOBION OUABDtAK: TBPM&At, SEPTEMBER 6, 1894



Bu&uiess Notices. Success m Farming, ' AS IN ALL PURSUITS, DEPENDS ON PERSISTENT ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS* TO GLQSH> APPLICATION TO BUSINESS, AND ON ECONOMY. For S ale A CAPITAL Site for Residence, at Allenton, a littler over an «&B m extent, veil fenced, good frontage, first-class soil well drained. Prfc* Low to a Prompt Buyer, F. FEEBIMAN i To Let or For Sale. A SMALL FARM OF EIGHTY ACRES WITH HOUSE. F. Ferrlman FOB SALE on account of owner leaving for Ooolgardie, that Capital General Smith and Wheelwright's Business, together with the Land and Well-Built, Workshop, Owner's House, etc., at present carried on irf Mr T, Ohilds, Chertsey. The Tools and Stock can be taken at a valuation. An opportunity presents itself to an energetic tradesman witfc small capital to step into a going concern m a good district, with the trade all to himself Liberal Terms, F. FEBBIMAN, Ashburton. or T. CHILDS, Chartoey, 30 NACRES (OF (LAND CAN BE HAD IF DESIRED. FOR SALE CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE £i t Will sow. Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. , < ■F. FERRIMAN. 4- ■ ■■■■■■ Great Jewellery Bankruptcies ■ . '■ -is-' ■■ Melbourne. I. SAIEft TTAVING MADE LARGE PURCHASES FROM THESE ESTATES IS NOW OFFERING SOME OF THE BARGAINS IN JEWELLER £ FKOM THESE MELBOUBNE BANKRUPT JEWELLERY ESTATES/ A'few quotations show the genuineness^of these Bargains, SILVERIHUNTING ENGLISH FUSEE LEVERS, Original Melbourne price £10 10» S. SALEK'S PRICE—£6 lOs STRONG SILVER HUNTING LEVERS, Original Melbourne Price. £5 10* S. SALEK'SPBICE—«3 5* LADIES' SILVER WATCHES, Original Melbourne Price, £4 10b S. SALEK'S PRICE—£3 15s A Nice line of Ladies' Silver Watches, a Special cut at 22s 6d Originally £2 10s ORIGINAL MELBOURNE PRICE; «. SALEK'S PRI0& GOLD BROOCHES 21s | lO* 6d GOLD BROOCHES 17s 6d |] ®« ed LADIES' GOLD GEM RINGS | lV» 6d 30s A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF HIGHER CLASS QUAT.ITS OF RINGS AND BROOCHES. A Special Bought Line of a | of a gross of LADIES' GOLD RINGS at the astonishing price of 10s 6d: Originally 22a 6d each SILVER BROOCHES at Less than Half Usual Prices. One Special line Sterling Silver, Hall marked, at Is 6d — Originally More than Doable. The "Wonderful DIXIT Watches, Hunting Cases, Lever Movement at 20a to 303 are proving the best m the market. The Largest, Finest, and CHEAPEST Stock of High Class SILVER ANDJPLATED WARE in.the|District isto be found S. SAL E K'S, JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STEEET. ' ' PAY A VISIT FOR Wedding, Birtltday Presents and PresentaUons. See Window for Goods marked up to bear out above prices REDUCTIONS IN THE WATCHMAKING DEPARTMENT. Watches Cleaned and guaranteed for 12 months for Qa. Mainspring Fitted ... ... M , ... gd AT THESE PRICES S. S A L E X still intends to keep up bis reputation for first-class and Reliable Workmanship"



I XX 7"E DESIRE to tender our Sincere Thanks to All Friends aud the Fire Brigade who assisted to extinguish the Fire on our premises last night, September 5. T H. U N D RILL & CO,, Cabinet Makers, etc., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTOK DIRECT FROM THE SEAT OF WAR A Large Consignment of China Matting, B§d, lOd, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d Carpet Squares, 12s 6d to 6 guineas Dutch, Tapestry, Brussels, and Pile Carpets m New Designs Door Mats from 2s 6d to 12s 6d Hearth Ruga from 5s 6d to 28s 6d Oilcloths and Linoleums. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW PATTERNS ■■ 18 Inches to 4 Yards Wide. MITGHELL & TIMER. SPR IN 6 1894. ' . ■ '- ■" ■ I THIS SPACE IS RESERVED " foe MESSRS C L 6EATH AND GO'S SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT , : . .OP Newest Season's Novelties, ~= NOW LANDING. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTOtf. '€■: i Revolution, Revolution. Jfc6 Black Ball Coal, mHE CLtt|ipT, CHEAPEST, and BEST 00AL m the Market. jMfcTS ALL OTHERS BY A SAVING OF J35 PER CENT. Is flffivto Westport for Heat, but does not consume so quickly. l" ONCE USED, ALWAYS USED. W. H. COLLINS & CO SOLE AGENT, BLACK BALL COAL COMPANY, Limited. ■ v /Hoyal Insurance Company I Grey Valley Coal Company ifUMirTQ unt) -{ Springfield Pottery Company AUUIN iR> *UK I Corben and Co g p elebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece I MoKeimes Furniture Renovator X Anderson, BOOT WABBHOUSB, EAST STRKET. BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS rpHE Largest 1 and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK* Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanship GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. & ANDERSON* ■ BOOTI MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTERJ J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repairs Done Same Day as Brought f



! Public NoticgßL____ | ALLANDALITcOAirCOM^N V ! Limited. . ! Saving- of 25 per i:«ntc» *««r v*u * I rrrE hayTappointed, JAMES *Z*'lL'lP!k£nvT COAL MERCHANT, WEST &«"**■ L» Opposite D. THOMAS, Agent for the County. , ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard- nis \ an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled tor Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. I have m stock Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, etc. To Shearers. Tl/I ESSRS AOLAND, DUDLEY & Co., 142 Cashel street, "Corner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from the Pas toralists' Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR AUSTRALIA. 50 Shearers Wanted. TERMS 20a per Hundred, Hand 17a "per Hundred, Machine Shearers will leave Lyttelton on the sth September. FREE PASSAGES GRANTED FROM! : "I LYTTELTON TO SHED. / j 3 MONTHS WORK GUARANTEED Early application necessary, Full particulars and copies of agree* ment to be seen at the offices of the undersigned, POLAND, DUDLEY & CO, 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street. Or—Local Agent H. W. BARRETT, Arcade, Ashburton j Hampton's furniture warehouse EAST STREET. (Near Patching's) •jHRY 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. j EAST STREET, Below Patching's. Great Assortment of Crockery and Fancy Goods Cheap. Second-hand Furniture Bought or Exchanged. 8 199 TINWALD.—For Sale on easy terms, T.S.s 00, 51, and 52, three-quarters of an acre, corner of McMurdo and James sbreets. Owner particularly wishes to dispose of them at once. T. BULLOCK. HENRY ZANDER XHAVE NOW IN STOCK and to Land MY SEASON'S^SUPPLY OF WHITE CLOVER. RED CLOVER. ALSIKE COWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin ating at my (office. By experts they are pronounced the FINES!' SEEDS which come to th?s Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, RYEGRASS, and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— I Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d | Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3f d per lb " ! Eleme Raisins 4|-d per lb I Sultanas 4|d per lb Fine White Sago Ifd per lb White Flake Tapioca Ifd per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Valencia Raisins 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, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J. % Ford and Co



, "I enders. i LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. i TENDERS are invited to be sent m on SATURDAY, September 8. mst., [ for Gleaning about 29 chains of Drain on McLennan's Road. **__ "" TENDERS? I >RENDERS will be received till MQN- I DAY, September 10, for Ploughing , 250 Acres for Turnips, near Ealing. -Lne land has been ploughed. To be finished by October 7- Tenders to be addressed * JOHN DEAN, 9 27 Tinwald. TENDERS. HPENDERS are invited for the Lease i X for five or seven years of 106 Acres 3 Roods, situated about one mile frem Ashburton Saleyards, the property of J. Anderson, lately occupied by W. a. Rale, opposite Tyson Hodgson s old farm. The property is divided into three paddocks, with water race running through, laid down m English grass. .Rent payable half-yearly. Tenders will be received up to September 8, 185*1. The highest tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars on appli cation. DAV id THOMAS, 8 203 Ashburton. Government Notices. CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT. CROWN LANDS AT LAKE ELLES MERS FOR SELECTION. IT IS hereby notified that the Under mentioned Portions of the LAKE ELLESMEttE RESERVE will be Open for Application on and after WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1894, under Section 107 of "The Land Act, 1892 " :— RURAL LANDS, for Lease m Perpetuity, WQi)Q AC RES, m 27 Blocks of t hm&O from 23 to 665 Acres, Annual Rentals from 96d to 4s 4'Bd per acre. VILLAGE HOMESTEAD Lease m Perpetuity Allotments, Ql Q ACRES, m 19 Blocks of O.LO from 18 to 86 Acres. Annual Rentals from 7'2d to 5s 7'2d per acre. These lands are situated on the western shores of Lake Ellesmere, m the vicinity of the Springsten, Ellesmere, Irwell, and Leeston Railway Stations | and on the Spit near Birdhng's Flat. Most of the sections comprise areas both above and below the flood level of th.c Lake, and consist of light, sandy soil, carrying j tussock, native grasses,, saltweed, etc. Plans may be seen at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and obtained on applica tion at this Office. J. W. A. MARCHANT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, August 30,1894. 9 41 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR STEEPLECHASES, SEP TEMBER 8. TpXOURSION tickets to Dunedin will ■J-j be issued at Ashburton; Iliads, and intermediate Stations, at 32s first class, 22s 6d second, Rangitata, 30s and 21s 6d, on the 7th inst., and will be available for return till the 11th. The journey must be started on the 7th, and may not be broken within the first twenty miles. 9{23 BY ORDER. Friedlander Bros RA*CE PRIVILEGES. ASKBURTON RACING CLUB'S SPHINft MISETIirO-, SEPTEMBER 19 and 20. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are Instructed by the Committee of tbe Ashburton Racing Club to sell by Public Auction at their Stores, West Street, at 12 o'clock midday, on SATURDAY NEXT, THE fcSTH INSTAKT, the following PRIVILEGES :— -i No. 1 LUNCHEON ROOM under ■*- Grand Stand. 2 LUNCHEON BOOTH tinder SMl ling Stand. 3 Right to CHARGE ADMISSION to Shilling Stand. , A Right to SELL FISH AND OYSTERS. ! X HOR«E YARDS. RACE CARDS, i JOHN G. RESTELL, 9*38 Auctioneer, Mr D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. satued ay, September 8 I HAVE been instructed by Mr W. G Rbes, Sheep Inspector, who has been removed to Wellington, TO SELL BY AUCTION, GREY PONY GIG & HARNESS Well worth looking after. No Reserve Sale afc 1 o'clock ». THOMAS, 9 43 Auctioneer. '" Ijnder bill of sale. bullock's arcade, saturday, september 8,1894 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Holder of Bill of Sale to sell by Auction as above, A CONTRACTOR'S PLANT as follows, viz:— ■ 6 DRAUGHT HORSES, good worker?, from three years to aged. Farm Dray, Doublo-furrow Plough (nearly new), Harrows (new), Harness and Sundries, Sale at 1 o aelock. No Reserve. "dTthomas, g ££ Auctioneer. ANj^ED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the ago. H Zander, Sole Agent. j



EDUCATIONAL. MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Re open on September 10. Subjects taught-Engllsh, Music, Drawing, Latin, and Singing. , Miss Barratt wll be ab home from 10th mat. __^______— ~-~Z ¥ BOROUGH" OF ABHBURTON ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUN CILLORS. I HEREBY give notice that the fol lowing persona have been duly nominated aa Candidates for the office of °U!ChIrLES MYTTON BROOKE JOHN MILES CAMBRIDGE ROBERT EbSTON JOHN HINRY .UAVID THOMAS JOHN MOORE TWEED. And I further give notice that a roll for the "Election of THREE of the above mentioned Candidates will be taken at the Borough CounciJ Chambers. Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of September, 1894, commencing at 9 a.tn, and closing at 6 p.m. CHASf E, FOOKS, Returning Officer. Aibbwfcon, September 6,1894. 9 40



Public Notices CAISNOT accept any more Carcase Pork. 9 39 DAVID THOMAS, FIRE. ' ' fV\ H E Butchering Business lately 1 carried on m the Triangle has been temporarily removed, on account of the Fire, to the shop lately occupied by Mr Reid m Burnett street. 9 45 robinson bros, ' notTcTk "" ALL Accounts owing to me MUST BE PAID by September 20, or they will be SUED FOR without further nOfciCß* P. HANRAHAN, 9 33 Triangle.



Impurities m the blood— We have seea hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke*a Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This i 3 a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which goes on further to say : " It i*s the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and wecan with theutmostconfidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. 4)