PARLIAMENTARY

-—: —♦ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

Wellington, September 6 The Honse met at 2 30 p.m SUFFERERS BY THE SNOW.

In reply to questions by Major Steward and Mr Flatman, the Hon Mr McKenzie said no injustice would be done to run holders in Canterbury and Otago who had suffered by the severity of the winter, and the heavy fall of snow ; and everyone would be treated fairly. It was the in tention of Government to bring in a Bill i this session to remit the sheep tax in cases where the sheep had been lost in the snow, but Government did not pro pose to remit the sheep tax throughout; the colony* Bach case would be dealt with on its merits. Even now runhelders were refusing to pay the sheep tax, in anticipation of a remission by Govern ment, bub those flook-owners who had not lost their sheep should not try to benefit by those who had been more un fortunate. The question of the remission of rents in exceptional oases would also be considered, and Government would do their best to relieve thoss who had been tmfortunate, and were honestly entitled to assistance. OIHBK QUESTIONS. Replying to other questions, it was stated ihsfc Government were making in vrstitjafcioos as to the position of the f unda in the Public Truat Office and Post Office Savings Bank, and,if, *■&. '4*? was found to bt» defective an we( £ f 0( \ would be Introduced. The Puoiit >T -<- t *cee, how ever, stated it would not Impossible to make the funds in thafe offioi%ofe secure. Government had under conwderation a proposal that all cattle and sheep slaugh tered for export should be inspected before being shipped ; that it wag pro posed to appoint a deputy public trustee ; that if a majority of the House decided to put; fche liquor traffic under thorough con trol of the Legislature,that majority would have to take the consequences in regard to a deficiency in the revenue," that in matters of Government Life insurance, the Department still charging seven per cent interest on loans to members was receiving the attention of the Colonial Treasurer; that the Tariff Bill would be brought down next week about Wednes* day.

The adjournment of the House was moved, and the answers given to several of the questions by Ministers were dis^ cussed until 5.30. The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. THE LICENSING BILL. The Alcoholic Liquois Sale Control Act Amendment Bill was committed. Clause 2 —Interpretation. A long discussion took place on the proposal that the licensing poll should be taken on the same day as the general election. The Premie* said that he should be prepared, although it would add to the cost of the elections, to amend the Bill by having separate polling booths and separate officers. He wished to get the voice of the whole of the people on the licensing question, as he felt that they never would have rest till this impor tant question was decided. H0 hoped that the Houae would give a straight oat vote as to whether or not the licensing poll should be takan on the same day a«s the general election. Mr Hall-Jones moved an amendment that the licensing poll should not b© taken on the same day as the elections. The Premier announced that the Go vernment did not treat this Bill as a party question. The division resulted in a tie ; ayes 31; noes—3l.

The Chairman o£ Committees gave his vote against the amendment which was declared lost, and the clause passed unaltered. OJause 3—which provides thab the granting of licenses is subject to a vote of the electors, and sets out four questions on -which the vote Is to be taken.

Mr G. W. Russell moved the excision of the first subaestion iaviting the electors to determine whether bh@ number of licenses in a district is to continue. He said that if this subsection were struck out three questions would be left for the ©lactorg to decide, namely, whether there should be a reduction, whether there should be total prohibition in a district. and whether there should be total pro hibition in the colony. The Premier coutd not accept the amendment, as the electors had as much right feo have this issue submitted to them as any other. Sir R. Stout saw no reason why the amendment should not be accepted, as it would nofc affect the Bill.

After a short discussion the amendment was loßfc by 42 to 21. Mr Millar proposed to strike out the second subsection which makes the question whether the number of licenses existing in a district is to be reduced one of the questions to be decided by the electors.

The amendment was lost by"s9 to 3, and the clause passed unaltered. Mr T. Thompson proposed 'o strike out clause 4, which provided that the poll should be taken on the day of the General Election. He said that the question waa ona of each great import ance that another vote should be taken on it, especially as the last vote had resulted in a tie. The responsibility of deciding the question should not rest with the Chairman of Committees.

On a division Mr Thompson's amend ment was carried by 31 to 30, and the clause atrnck onb.

The following is the division list: — Ayes (31)—Allen, Baddo, Buick, Oarn coas, Oarnell, Crow^her. Dancan, Duthle, Flatman, Fpaeer, Hall-Jones, G Hutchi son, J W Kelly, W Kelly, Lang, MasHn, Biaseey, McNab, Montgomery, O'Resan, Parata, Pinkerton, G W Russell, W K. Bttssell, E M Smith, G J Smith, Tanner, B> Thompson, T Thompson, Willis, Wileon

Nobs (80> —Bell, Button, Cadman, CJattoll, Collins. Earnahaw, Green, Hall, Harris, Hona Heke, Hoeg, W Hutchison, Joyce. T Mackenzie, Mclntosh, McGowan McGulre, J McKenzie, R McKenzie, McLachlan, Millar, Mills, Morrison, Hewman, Pirani, Reeves, Saundsrs, Seddon, Stevens, Stout. Paies.—Aye—Wi Pere; No—Mere dith. Clause f6, which provides that eaoh voter shall be entitled to vote on any one ok two of the proposals, bufc on not more than two, and voting shall not be cumu lative, was cfiscusaei afc great length. Mr Earnshaw moved an amendment that each vo er should be entitled to vote lor one, two or three of the proposals Instead of one or two. The Premier hoped that the House would stick to the Bill as it stood. Sir R. Stout supported the amendment, and said that if the cumulative vote were not allowed he woall ask all those who supported temperance to vote for killing | the Bill by moving that the Chairman kaire the chair. If the Bill were passed aa It stood it would be entirely in favor of the liquor parcy. The Premier said that this was demo cracy—that the temperance party would support the Bill as long as they got what they wanted. (Sir B. Sfcout: ' Certainly.') Then Sir R, Stout would find that the msiority would not vote for the Chair man leaving the chair. He considered that two votes were sufficient. Electors could vote for local prohibition and national prohibition, or reduction and licenses to rpmain as they were. Mr G. J. Smith said that the Bill as at present drawn was infinitely worse than fifee present l&w- Mr Bell eaid that the Bill was * brewers

I The Premier rerouted Mr Bell's state » ment that this was a brewers' and publi cans' Bill, and declared tnat on the contrary it gave more to temperance reformers than any measure which had been introduced in any legislature in the world. Captain Russell suggested that the first thing to be done was to take a straight vote of the people for prohibition or no prohibition They could then take a vote for reduction of licenses, bub the two should not be mixed together, as It would only tend to confusion, Eventually Mr Earnshaw's amendment was carried by 40 to 20. The following is the division list:— ayes- 40—alien, Bell, Buddo, Buick, Button, Carncross, Carnell, Collins, Dnthie, Earnshaw, Flatraan, Fraser, Hall- Jones, Heke G Hutchison, W Hutchison, Joyce, J W Kelly, Lang, T McKenzie, | MasHn, Massey, McSuire, McNab, Miller, i Mitchelson, Montgomery, Morrison, New man, O'Regan, Pinkerton, Pirani, G W Russell, W R Russell, Saunders, E M I Smith, G J Smith, Stout, Tanner, Wilson. Noes 20.—Cadman, Carroll, Crowther, Doncan, Green, Harris, Hogg, W Kelly, La wry, Macintosh, McGowan, J BtcKenzie R McKenzie, MoLachlan, Mills, Parata, Seddon, Stevens, Willis, T Thompson. Pairs. — Ayes. —■ Wi Pere ; No.— Meredith. The Premier said that he should loyally accept the verdict of the Com mittee just given. Clause 7—Provisions subject to which a poll ia to be taken. The Premier moved that this clause be struck out owing to the alteration in the previous clause. This was done. In clause 8, which sets out when a proposal is deemed to be carried. Mr La wry moved that a three-fifths' majority bhould decide for reduction in stead of an absulufce majority. Lost on the voices. The clause was altered to provide that the Committee at its first meeting after the licensing poll shall reduce the licenses by 10 per cent, if the poll is in favour of a reduction. A proviso was added to the effect that where a reduction has been carried the number of licenses should be reduced by one at least. This was inserted to meet the case of any district which has only one or two hotels. Mr G- J. Smith moved that in the por tion of the clause providing for no licenses it should be a bare majority for prohibi tion instead of three-fifths. The Premier opposed the amendment, which was rejected on a division by. 31 to 21. :

The following is the division list :—

AYK3 (21)— Bell, Buddo, Button, Carnell, Eamshaw, Flatman, Hall-Jones, W Hutchison, J W Kelly, Maslin, Massey, McNab, Millar, Morrison, Newman, O'Regan, Pinkerton, Pirani, Saunders, G J Smith, Tanner. Noes (31)—Allen, Buick, Oadman, Carncrose, Carroll, Collins, Orowther, Duncan, Dnthie, Fraser, Green, Hall, Harris, Hogg, G Hu^hison, W Kelly, Lang, Lawry, T McK^nzie, McQowan, J MacKenzie, McLachlan, Mitchelson, Mills, Montgomery, Reeves, G W Russell, Seddon, B M Smith, Willis, T Thompson. Pairs.—Ayes—Wi Pere, Te Ao ; Noes —Meredith, Parata. Sir R. Stout moved that the three fifths' majority for colonial prohibition be struck out in favour of a bare majority. Lost by 80 to 21. The clause was then agreed to as amended. A motion to report progress was carried by 31 to 20.

The House rose at 1.25 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE

'.We do not hold ourseives reaponsioie for tha opinions expressed by our concssondents)

THE DOMAIN.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —I would beg to suggest to the powers thab be that the earth that is being dug out of the ornamental water in the Domain be levelled, sowe-i with grass, and a few seats built on top as ifi would mane a glorious stand to witness 'football or cricket marches from, without bavins; to push and shove amongst the ' madding crowd ' right up'to the touch line. As the earth is being carted up, it might jasb as well be carted level instead of planting ifc on both sides of the water as ab present. —I am etc-, Looker On.

THE DUNCAN EXPEDITION.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir,—My attention has been'drawn to a portion of the report of our trip up the R<tkaia gorge to rescue Duncan, in which the report reads that Constable Morgan came to the hut after floundering through the snow. Ac I understand that the statement is giving offence, please contra dict it, as 1 do not wish you to cast the slightest reflection against Constable Mor gan's ability, as he proved himself quite equalto the difficultta°k of getting through the snow. I feel quite sure that In the hurry to get the report into the evening paper, as so many persons were anxious to hear (he news of our trip, any mistakes on your part' were quite unintentional.— I am etc, W. de B. Comptok. [We have too high an opinion of Constable Morgan's pluck to even think of saying anything calculated to belittle the part he took in the rescue. We uaed the word * floundering' simply in its literal sense. When men have to make their way through snow so deep as that en countered at Duncan's hut their progress cannot possibly be faffc or "graceful, and the word would apply eqaally to all hands concerned in struggling through the snow.—F.D.]

Extensive Fire.

Masterton, August 7

The most extensive fire ever recorded in the Forty Mile Bash occurred last night at Eketahuna, It broke out in Hunters billiard room about two o'clock, and had a strong hold when discovered. The fire spread rapidly to Dixoa's branch cordial factory. Steer's boot shop, and Low's railway hotel r>n the North side and to Kelso's chemists shop, Mclnnes bakery, and Brenmuhla boarding house ontheSouHi, A gale was blowing;, and all the buildings were blazing together. Nothing was saved except a little bedding from the hotel. AU are heavy losers. There was no water supply of any kind. All the buildings mentioned were des [ troyed completely within an hour.

OUTRAGE AT BOTHSCHILD'S

Paris, September 6

The anarchist arrested for the out rage at Rothschild's resembles the man Power who committed a similar offence at the church of La Madelleine, and refuses to give his name. He adds that the present was a genuine attempt to destroy the bank, but the explosive letter of a few days ago, which injured Rothschild's private secretary, was only a hoax. He regretted that the cigarette ash failed to quickly ignite the fuse. The bomb contained chlorate of potassium-

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN t SATOBDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1895.



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOT IOK. rpHE Friends of Alfred J. and Marj X Campbell Tyrrell Baxter are respect fully informed that the Funeral of theii ! beloved daughter, Pearl, will move from her residence, The Grange, Racecourse Road, on MONDAY, 9th inst,, at 1230 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 74 Undertakers. Government No tic at. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RATES FOR FRESH FISH, &c A TUSNTION is invited to the existing low rates for the carriage of Fresh Fish, Game, and Dead Rabbits. The maximum charge for any distance for 71bs in 6d, 141bs Is, 28ibs Is 6d, with the addition *>f 3j in each case if for Christ church, Dunedin, or Invercargill, to cover delivery. A quantity of Fresh Fish weighing scwfc, and forming one consignment only, could be sent 100 miles for 6* Bd, equal to one-seventh of a penny per Ib, or 2d for every 141bs of each consignment. 9 64 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARR4NGEMENTS FOR TIMARU RAGES. > f|N the 12th September a Train will XJ leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7J5 a.m., and be dne from Tinwald at 7.22, Winslow 7-32, Hinds 7 48, Rangitata 8.21. A train will leave Wishdyke for the Racecourse on arrival of the 10.55 a.m. train from ABhburton on the 12th. The Express train from the south will stop at Washdyke on the 12th and 13th for passengers out of a train leaving the Racecourse at 5.5 p.m. 9 73 BY ORDER



1 c riders. I'd 'CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS HpENDERS wanted for the erection of JL a dwelling house. Plans and speci fications to be seen at Mr Blyth's Office, Temuka. Tenders to be sent in not later than SATURDAY, September 14, ad dressed JAMES JsHAW, 9 29 South Rangitata. ~lcxn gbbacbTro^ad~board7] rnENDEBSP'ata invited for erecting JL Fencing at the Fiemington Pound— labor only. Tenders to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, September 14, C. E. FOOES & SON, 9 42 Clerks to fche Board. g^)r^^'e¥dkrs^ CJEPABATE tenders, accompanied with "^ £2 deposit, required for clearing gorse on R.S. 30241, known as Redpaths farm, May field, No. 1 tsnder—Bßo acres tussock land, No. 2 tender—4oo acres grass land. Particulars from Mr Dunnett or Mr Dellow, May field. Tenders to be for warded to the undersigned by SATUR DAY, September 14. H. A, MACKAY, 9 67 Ashburton. PUBLi G NOTICE. _____ . <TIW ELVES First-class Draught Horses. *- Any trial with each. Can be seen at work any day at the Alford Forest Saw-' mills, Springburn. 8 205 SHARPLIN & Co. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD "XTOTICE ia hereby given that all _\ outstanding Rates and Rents not paid by September 9 will be at osce sued for without further notice. By order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, August 26, 1895. 8 179 OWING to having sold my Business, I request that all accounts owing to me be paid by September 21. After that date all accounts owing will be sued for. E. F. HEALY, 9 70 Greenstreet.



I BEG to thank the Public of Green street for their patronage during the last four years, and having sold my Business to Mr Chables Walker I now ask them to accord him their liberal support. E, F. HEALY. T"TAVING bought the above Business OL I hope by strict attention to Business and good workmanship to receive a continuance of that liberal patronage so deservedly bestowed on my predecessor. 9 69 CHARLES WALKER, i , H&MPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. RATE NOTICE. Estimate.—Expenditure, Public Works, £113 12s 3d. Rateable value, P 54 451. Rate of U in the £, £11312s 3d.



"OUBLIO NOTICE is hereby given I fchat IB is the intention of the Hampstead Town Board, at their next meeting on September 16, 1895, to make a rate of one halfpenny in the pound (|d in £) on all rateable properties in the District, for the period commencing on April 1, 1895, and ending on March 31, 1896, payable in one sum on October 16, 1895, and that the Bate Book is open for inspection at the Board's office, Hampstead, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the fourteen days following the date hereof. j By order, J. C. BELL, Clerk to Hampslead Town Board. Hampatead, August 31, 1895. 8 215 _____ . WE have for sale Cameras, quarter and half plate sbes, Plates, Paper, Printing Frames, Traya, etc. j Photographic Chemicals of the finest] quality. CHLORIDE OF GOLD—OUR OWN MAKE—from New Zealand gold, gives a richer tone, goes much further, and is considerably cheaper than the usual quality. Sample free. Complete instructions to beginners without charge. Slides made for Magic Lanternists, THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED. J. M. CAMBRIDGE,



The fimnal meetimr of the Timaru Farmers Co-operative Association was heW to-day. Satisfactory profits were reported, iand there will be distributions among the shareholders of £2174, paying 6 per cent. on the share capital, and 1 per cent, bonus on shateholderi purchasea. The retiring



I Mr T. Bullock. _____________ f i 0 LhlT, at a low rental, Dwelhng . JL house in Moore street } T. BULLOCK j ~Wli»LOW^Sectio"nß 66, 93, 99. Offers are iuvited for fchase, T. BULLOCK _ _____ OQr\AA To LEND on First> <*jO\7v/v/ class Freehold Security at a very low rate of Interest. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terras, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, Tinwald. T. BULLOOK. HINDS —For Sale T.S. 48, Hinds Township T. BULLOCK, 'j'OWS Section 797, Cox Street, capital *- building site. Offers are invited for this al once, as the owner feas made up his mind to sell at a sacrifice, T. BULLOCK. HINDS "DISTRICT™ "IjlOR SALE—The Lease of 50 acres, ■*- part of reserve 1371, nob far from the Hinds Railway Staeion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peatce. T. BULLOCK. CST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. MEETINGS AND SERVICES. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. 8.30 a.m—Holy Communion 11 a.m—Matins and Sermon 2.45 p.m—Children's* Service 3.30 p.m—Holy Baptism 6.30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon. 9 6 YlTft, the undersigned, hereby agree to charge from this date—FlVE SHIL LINGS (ss) for Shoeing Hacks, and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash. J. R. STEEL GEORGE KIDD CHAS. REID. August 30, 1895 8204



Friedlander Bros., Limited. FRIEDLARDER BHOS., ; LIMITED. Capital—£2s,ooo, of which £10,000 have been paid up. Mr Hugo Friedlander, Managing Director. Mr Rudolph Friedlander, Auctioneer. Mb Moritz Friedlander, Secretary. Bankers: The Bank of Australasia. The Company has been registered for the purpose of acquiring and carrying on the Business of the firm of FRIEDLANDER & CO., formerly FRIEBLANDER BROTHERS, well and favourably known throughout the Colony for the last twenty-two years, during which period an extensive trade in Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton, Skins, Tallow, Dairy Produce, Glover Seeds, Cocksfoot, Agricultural Implements, and General Merchandise has been built up by them. The Company is under the direct management of Me Hugo Fried lander, who has had twenty-tw years' experience in the colony, and ! confidently expects to receive a con tinuance of that liberal support so deservedly bestowed on its predecessor. The Stock and Auctioneer's Depart ment has been placed under the personal supervision of Mb Rudolph Friedlander, which is sufficient guarantee that all business in this branch will be well looked after. The Company is prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES, free of Commission, upon Wool, Grain, Frozen Mutton, Tallow, Skins, and other produce placed in its hands for Sale in the Colonies or any other market, having special facilities for shipping and realisation of suoh con signments. Prompt returns combined with lowest charges. All kinds of Grain and Produce bought and sold, Loans negotiated. Weekly Sales of live and dead stock at the Ashburton and Tinwald Sale yards, Monthly Sales at Rakaia and Hinds, periodical Wool Sales through out the Reason, Fortnightly Sales of Skins, Hides, and Fat. Clearing Sales arranged to suit the convenience of Clients. \ The Massey-H^rris Co. Tho Commercial Union Assurance Company, A^wwrpo wnR 1 (Fire and Marine) A(*MUbllOß^ The j^ utual Life Asso . ciation of Australasia The New Zealand Ship* J ping Company



R MURRAY m SON, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & OPTICIANS, ASHBU E T C N. The Oldest established house in Ashburton, WE still maintain the old natno for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATEECHES 1 STILL MAINTAIN THEIR SUPREMACY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. 3 41 ■ U TTTAVK you finished my horse ?" JIL said Mr——— as he walked down the crowd of horses waiting to be phodi* KINGSTON'S VETERINARY FORGE. "Yes sir!" was the reply. "What's to pay?" "Five shillings if you please !" Oh : "I thought you were a six bob man V "No sir, we are only charging, for cash, FIVE shillings for hacks, and for draughts, six shirtings!"; "Good on yon , I had made up my mind \ to bring my horses to you whatever you | charged." j KINGSTON'S VETERINARY MEDI- j CINES,- BotFiy Remedies, Colic Drinks, Physic Balls, Ointments, Embrocations, ' Balsams, etc. Sold by the leading black* smiths in every town in the district. W. T. Kingston has had a long ex perience in the practice of veterinary medicines* He served fifteen years in ' the leading Veterinary Infirmaries of London. He is also in possession of valuable testimonials for some remarkable j cures effected by him daring his thirteen years residence in Ashburron. Our specialty Is well known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. I 9 27 FOR SALE. I THE Undersigned is instructed to Sell a Six-roomed HOUSE, with £-AGBE Ground in a good locality. Sole reason for selling is that owner is removing to the suburbs. This property is well worth inspection, being a bargain, either for residential purposes or as an investment 9 48 F. FERRIMAN_



Friedflasider Bros., limited. E. W. Hsnmer. E. W. HAIIEB, T HAVE FOR SALE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT OHEVALJER AND CAPE BARLEY (Seed) MACHINE-DRESSED RYEGRASS, (291b to the Bushel). COCKSFOOT DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED COLONIAL CLOVER COLONIAL WHITE CLOVER o » „» f Golden Tankard 1 v .„„,,, ESSEX RAPE TURNIP SEEDS GOULDING'S SUPBFPHOSPHATE FEED AND SEED OATS CORNSACKS AND ROYAL OIL KEROSENE E, W. HAM. DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS | I A Specialty. E'ee for administration ... ss. All klnda of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 9 1 POTATOES— Prime Seed and Table 1 Quality. Derwents, Bath Kidneys, and Lapstones. Seed Potatoes are new to the district, and should give excellent results. 9 49 F. JTOBIMAW,



A. JLawrie & Co-, "O'AVE much pleasure in intimating THAT THEY HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Ex s.s. .Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP liru§jiel» Carpetsu LINOLEUMS, TAPESTBY, AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newost Designs. Select Patterns, These Goods coming direct from the Manufacturers will be found excep tional value. An inspection cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co., I SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Public Notices. UNFOUNDED EUMODES RULE'S HYDROPATHIC SANATORIUM AS I HEAR that reports are being circulated that I have let Matlock House, leaving Ashburton and closing the HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, I beg emphatically to deny ell th«» ahove reports, and beg to inform my friends and the public that oar Establishment is still in full.swicg as usual, W- H- RULE, PROPRIETOR TO COTTAGE & MARKET GAEDEHEES. T HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag 1 or per ton, BONE DUST and GUANO. F. FEHJIItIAS 8 22 ASHBURTON. PELHAM POULTRY YARDS, Petee Street West, Ashburton. rpHE Proprietor of the above invites the J_ attention of Poultry Breeders, Fanciers, and Farmers to the stock of Priza Birds at the above yards. Breeding pens are now made up from Ist prize winners at the chief exhibitions, held in New Zealand this season, including Sydenham, Danedin, Timaru, Christ church, Ashburton, and the Champion shows. Amongst the varieties are.— Partridge Cochins, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Black Spanish, Polish—Silver, Golden, and White Created, Houdans, etc. Birds for Bale at resonable prices. Eggs from half a guinea a sitting. 8 106



TO FISHERMEN. "ITTE are now showing our New Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from the celebrated makers, Me Joseph Warner & Sons and W. Barleet & Sons, Redditch, Worcester, England, which will be a sufficient guarantee of quality. Fly and Minnow, Sods in Greenhearfc Hickory, Bamboo, and Ash, Whitebait, Devans, Archer Spinners, Phantoms, Transparent Min nows, Etc, Etc., Plaited and Woven Waterproof Silk Lines, Waders (all Sizes), Gaffs, Gaff Hooks, Landing Nets [and Rings, Casting Lines, Bait Boxes, Flies, Salmon Gut, Fly Books, Gut and Wire Traces, Extra Tops, Check and | Plain Reels in Brass, Vulcanite and Xylone, Etc ;J Etc.



John Orr & Co FISHING LICENSES MAY NOW BE OBTAINED FROM US. J. MOISON DESIRES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in the Assigned Estate of P. N 0 X ES, At a startling Discount for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. XOOK AT THE PRICES. Men's Shooters 8s 6d. formerly 12s 6d Men's French Calf English Balmorals 14s 6d, formerly 25a Children's from la Many other lines the same. Call early and secure Bargains. First come bast served. i For thirty days only, ! At this rate they must be sold | at J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, ASHBURTQN,



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOXALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District* C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. r AZA.RUS Patented System ensures A comfort and correct eight;. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 9 j BONE DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned. This Bone Dust is ground from Green Bones (not j steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food is retained, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. 8 18 F. FERBIMAN. TO POULTBY BBEEDEBS AND OTHEBS. _ i I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 19 F FERRIMAN. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson and Anderson's Indian and Oeylon Teas, which for so many years have secured such an extensive sale, and which have a deservedly high reputa tion. 8 20 F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE in Stock—-Fergusson and Mitcheli'3 Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and the Union Steam ship Company, Limited. 8 21 FEBTILITY. THE Fertility of this fertile district would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy of Analysis by <T. A. Pond, j Colonial Analyst. Moisture ... 5-20 Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime ... 30.15 Carbonate of lime ... 54.05 Palphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 Price—£3 10s per ton, on truck or dray at Ashburton. Aahburton, September 2, 1895. 8 17 F. FERRIMAN. You try the Nm Vwus fahiw



THE ASHSUBTOM DRAPcW COMPANY A BE Now Showing their first Shipment <>£ New spmira- Goon». NEW DRESSES NEW FANCY NATNSOOKS ; NEW PRINTS NEW WOVEN CHECKS \EW MIIifiIMRRY. NEW HATS NEW FLOWERS NEW TRIMMINGS NEW FEATHERS NEtf LACES. j During this Season all Millinery will be Trimmed FREE OF CHARGE. WE shall open a Dressmaking Department about the second week in September. Our Dressmaker comes from the Leading Drapery Establishment in Ohristchurch. ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN. ASHBUBTON DBAPERY COMPANY, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. 7 132 H. 0. SHEIMPTON, Manager.



Timber, Timber, Timber, XTTE have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOOBING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enammelled Mantelpiece^ These are not shoddy goods, bat in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED,



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.



1 Clovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. 1 _ i T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND j My Season's Supply OF WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Eto, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye* graaa {and Cocksfoot oa Application. , A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, ANT PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristohuroh Prices, ) IRONMONGERY, 1 FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROGKERY, AND GLASSWARE, I In all Branches. tyISTEp AND SPIRITS Of Every Diseripfcion. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- * San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co ♦v*w rmt T*6§m>»l*mt -mm "