ANNIVERSARIES

Presbyterian Church.

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The annual reunion of the Ashlburton Presbyterian congregation was held on Thursday evening. The recent destruo tion of the Oddfellows' Hall by fire having deprived the town of any public meeting place capable of accommodating an audi ence ht all large, the congregation were in somewhat of a diffi ulty to find a suitable place in which to hold this annual gathering which has always been very large. Ultimately they were successful In obtaining the drill ehed, which has the largest clear floor space of any build ing in the town, and on that account alone, if for no other, recommended Itself to the Church authorities, Of course extensile preparations had to be made in the way of providing seating accommoda tion, table and stage room, etc, but willing hands in plenty soon managed all that, and did it well, so that when tea was over, although there was a lot to do in the way of preparation, the after meeting began at eight o'clock. The drill hall is very well lighted for drill purposes, and k there was bat little lamp addition required to make it perfectly suitable as an enter tainment ha.ll. The taldness of the rough heavy timber and eorragftted iron <?f rqof and walk was relieved by curtails^ oi flimsy colored material strung overload, and altogether the drill shed wore quite an unwonted smile. The tea tables numbered eight, and the following were the donors, with the names of the ladies who assisted in wait' ing at them:—No. I—The bachelors' table, at which the Misses Houston and tha Misses Millar presided. No. 2 — Mrs Andrew Orr, assisted by Mies Kidd and Miss Lambie No. 3—Mrs Joseph McKee and Miss Lamb. No. 4—Mrs Dr Hunter, assisted by Mrs 6. F. Doddu and Miss Cameron. No. s—Meadamea Charles and William Reid, assisted by Miss Weldon. No 6— Miss Chalmers, assisted by Mrs Hugh Craighead. No. 7—Mrs James .Johnston, of Winchmore. No. B—Mra Hepburn, assisted by Misses Houston and Hepburn. There was the usual lavish abundance which has always characterised the tables of donors at the gathering, and that it was appreciated the extent-ive patronage the ladies received abundantly proved. They had their hands quite full from the open ing of the dotrs till the time drew near for the male workers to began prepara tions for the after meeting. When these were corapleted—-and the work was done with wonderful expedition—there was abundance of sitting room provided for tha audience, as well as a commodious platfoim for the speakers, choir, and orchestra. It was difficult to estimate the number of people present, bat the large hail was full, and the number has been variously estimated at five hundred up to seven hundred. The Rev G. B Tnglis ■was chairman, and, after prayer by tha Rev A. Blake, delivered a short introdnc tery addresg. He was followed by the Rev John Skinner, who said he was from the land of Gofehen on the other side of the river, and thus a near neighbor, but his acquaintance and collaboration with their Chairman was not a thing of yester day. He hat? been fourteen years in the same Presbytery with Mr Inglie, before fchey came northwards, and he paid a compliment to the Chairman's loyalty to whatever work he undertook. In a racy, iind sometimes very humorous speech, Mr Skinner dealt admirably wirh conscious and raneonseious influence, and drew many good lessons therefrom. The Rev T. A. Hamilton spoke on cheerfulness in life, brought- into it by religion, the only source of true bappiuesf. The Rev John Olphert chose for the motto cf his address the legend so often seen on tfa.9 lamp posts and other Srominent places in the streets of [oma towns and cities—" Keep to the right"—a rale that prevents jostling among foot passenuers tv the thorough fares, and gave a sensible address there from. The Rev William Grant, of Leeeton, was the last speaker, and he gave much good advice to Christian people, in a kindly way, and not without an anecdote or two of more or lesa hnmor, (hat gave point to his home thrusts. The choir, under Mr X Craighead's baton, and assisted by an orchestra com' prising Mr H. A. McK^y and Mrs Mac Lean Dunn (violins), a flute, and Messrs Htsken and McDonald 'cornets), Trezisa (saxhorn), and Maraden (eupho. nium) gave four concerted pienaa, while sacred songs were given by Miss Lambie, Mis* L. Grubb (Rakaia), Rev W Graut (Leeston), and Mr Kersel—the "Holy City " of the latter gentleman being the best effort of hia we have heard for i long time. Miss Orr and Mrs.G. F. Dodds were the pianistes. Tha usual votes of thanks were given at the close of a most successful gather- Ing.

The Waterton Wesleyan Church.

Annivernsvrjr Festival.

The anniversary festival in connection with the above Church has just been cele brated. On Sunday last, October 20, the services in the Church were oonductad by the Rev. A. C. Lawry, of Leestor, who preached telling senrons to la'ge and ap preciative congregations. On the follow ing Tuesday, the usual soiree was held. and, like a'l others held in this connec tion, was up to tho usual standard of ex cellence. The Library Hal!, in which the tea was held, was tastefally decorated with evergreens and flowers, and when the ladies had finished laying the tables the scene thab presented itself was a very pretty one indeed. The effoits of the ladles who provided the tables were re warded by the presence of a very large gathering of people from all the surround ing districts, and who were, owinj? to the copious rain that had just fallen, in a par ticularly fine mood for enjoying them selves. The tables were presided over by a strong force of ladies, who heartily at' tended to the wants of what at first ap peared a very hungry gathering. After tho tea, the usual pubHc meeting was held in the Church, which was taxed to Its utmost capacity, many present scarcely fjhdJng standing room. The meeting was presided over by the Rev & Abernethy, who gave a yesunie of the year's work. The financial statement which was given by Mr Wat-on, 'he secretary of the Trust, showed a credit balance of 5* lid. Stirring addressee were given by the Revs Skinner and Lawry, and Mr S. S. Chapman. Several excellent musical selections were given in an efficient manner by the choir under the baton of Mr George Osborne, who was ably seconded by Mr Warren, who pre sided at the organ. VarioUß votes of thanks having been given the meeting was closed by the Rev Skinner, who pro nounced the benediction. Tha funds of tlje trustees will be very considerably in; greased by the effort.' '

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

Eiuropean and Ottier JPofeigrn Items,

I London, October 23 Count Tolstoi, in a letter to the Times, charges the Russian Govern ment with the persecution of certain religious sects which have been offici ally characterised as fanatical. He declares they have sent over twenty thousand spiritual combatants as exiles to the Caucasus, and expelled four hundred and fifty families, and im prisoned hundreds. The women ad hering to their faith have been violated. The only excuse given is that they are religious fanatics, and had therefore lost their civil rightg.

SHOT BY A JILTED LOVER

Sydney, October 25 A domestic servant named Martha Vayne, of Scone, was met by her discarded lover, William Brown, who fired several shots from a revolver at fher. Two struck the girl in the back, and she is in a critical condition.

THE WRECK AT THE AUCK LAND INLANDS.

N&yunby, October 23

There is a growing opinion amongst experts that the Wreckage found at the Auckland Isles belongs to the French barque Marie Alice, which left Sydney for Antwerp with wool in February. The underwriters want the New Zealand Government to make a further search, in order to establish the identification.

THE SMALLPOX ON THE CUZCO.

Sydney, October 24 Three more cases of smallpox have developed on the Ouzco, while three others show suspicious symptoms as if in the recovery stages. All those affected are engineers and firemen. It is believed that they contracted the disease before leaving London. Melbourne, October 24 The health authorities state that they ure;ed the removal of the cases before the steamer was allowed to proceed to Sydney, but the manager of the Orient Company refused.

THE DEAN CASE.

Sydney, October 24 Mrs Reynolds, who has been com mitted for perjury on a second war rant, will appear on Friday with Dean and others on a charge of conspiracy.

Australian Politics.

SEW SOUTH. WAI.KB

Sydney, October 25 The Herald says if the Assembly supports Government in retaining the exemptions, it is not improbable further appointments will bs made to the Council; but there is still the possibility of a corapromisa by splitting the difference, The Telegraph urges that aa the Council has shown, by its adoption of the second readiog, it is willing to carry out the declared will of the plectors, the proper course is to arrange a conference and consider a modified scale of exemptions, The rejection of the exemption bill by the Council, without attempting a compromise has rendered the position critical. The intentions of the Go vernment are not yet disclosed.

THtt ASIIBUBTON GUABDIAN : FBIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895,



WOLFFES SCHNA PPS — ; ; — Is the purest distillation known to science. It rewards all who take it by assisting diges tion and keeping the body in health. Sarsaparilla IS THE GREAT Blood-Purifier, NERVE TONIC, | —AXD— STRENGTH^BUILDER. - It attacks Xv M/?^»w and breaks up every humor, j£Sy\JF'©wS3>f\ cures skin erup 6OfP? U ~ \*"\ tions > restores V^V^kfto/i pAO\\y^Ac*/ Inent of d»seasc \4V T yS/ Sufferers from \j jO°**i*&\_ir in<ligestion,genr \O SV j£r eral debility, or any other ail-. mcnt arising from impure blood, should take Ayer's Sars;i»arilla. It gives strength to the weak, and builds up tlie system gener ally. By its use food is made nourishing, slo'ep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayer's Sarsapariila HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell,Mass.,U.S.A. (Hp-Hovrnro of rlienp imitations. The name — Ayor's SarfiapHrillft —is jiromincnt on the wrapper, and is biown iv the glass of each of our bottles. •KEATINGS POWDER' destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moth", Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, la exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application 1 See the article you purchase is KbatingSj i c., with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold in tins, 6d and la each, by all chemists. Rhepwatism!—nr"E.^ Gordon's remedy sever fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago,sciatica, go-üb, etc, one botile givep relief. Price 10s, posfc free. J. W. C'Bvton, P.O "Rot 234. Dune^n. ASHBURTON WESLEY AN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Baring Square. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27. BESIMQIJS by the Bey J. Hoskino, D«l> , and Special Music by Scholars, Ohoir and Orchestra. Morning at 11 ; evening at 6 30. Special address to scholars by Dr Hotking at 3 p.m. TEA AND LECTURE, TUESDAY, OCTCJER 29. Lecture entitled *' Science and the Bible,' by Rev J. Hosking, and Special Mu&ical Selecfclona by Scholars and Choirs. Teaafctf. Lecture at 7 30. Admisßlon.—Tta and Lecture, Is 6d ; Lecture only, la. Children half price.



Messrß Craighead and Berryman have | already taken a large number of orders for j summer suits of Exhibition tweeds, etc., i since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth page. They have reduced their prices 15s to 203 per suit,. —(advt.) One Box ofClakke's 841 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary £rg£ap, In either sex (acquired or const!, itttitHjal), Gravel and* Pains in the Back. Guarraateed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoub the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland



f Friedlander Bros,, Limited. ' SATUEDAyToCTOBBR 26. We shall Offjr by Public Auction AT OUR GRAIN STORES, WEST STREET, Ashburton, ALARGJB Stock of TEAS purchased • from the Receiver in Miles <te Co.'s Etate. Sugar, Soapj ; Crushed Oats, Badey, I Oat Sheaf Ohaff, Machine Oils, Etc In lota to suit purchasers, Sale at 12 o'clock FRIKDIANDER BROS., Ltd., RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDIR, XO 140 Auctioneer.



I J. T. Ford. J. T. FORD AND CO. ! Wosvl Weason, I 1895-96. I , FOR the coming mason we have made , arrangements with Mb K. W. Hajsmer, of West Street, Aehburton, for oar WOUL to be received »nd displayed 1 there The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of access to Buyers, MR 2A.NDER is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Comnrisßion, on all Clips promised to be consigned to us for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at, Aehburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Chriatchurch. i Date of First Sale at Ashburten will be held on TUESDAY, November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford & Co., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, IO^OO Ashburton



D. Thomas. Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in ray hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISIT&S Of the Besfc Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, 10 Ashburfcon. satubßayTnovembb r ~2 TO FARMERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 486 acres, 486 L I S M O R E. Also, 388 acres, 838 Partly fenced and in its native state, near MARONAN. MR D. THOMAS, in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, has received In structions from Dr Trevor; to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — 486 ACRES, LISMORE, Being R.S's 26177, 27546, and others, fenced and cultivated, and divided into convenient sized paddocks, nearly all in English grasses, and ! well watered with county water races. Also, 338 ACRES, aa follows, viz.— R.S, 27929, IGB acres, fenced, and in its native B?ate ; RS 27930, 110 ! acres, also in its native state. Both these seeoions aro f-ituated not far from Maronan Station, fronting the road leading to the Kaugltata bridge. Further particulars on application. Inspection invited ( Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 noon.



T. Bullock. 1^ LET—Dwelling House in Tanored street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. '£. BULLOCK. - _____ _ FOR SALE —FOUR. SECTIONS. One Aero All in one block. T. BOLLOCK "FOR tSALE—T.S.s 805 and 806, each containing j acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK f}|/J 10s, price required for T.S., £j LHt i acre, Aitken Street, Eaßfc, terms if rsquired. T. BULLOCK _____ AN OFFICE in the Aicade T. BULLOCK



public Notices. ASHBDRTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION nnflE TIME for receiving Entries has J_ been extended to 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 26 W. SIMPSON, 10155 Secretary MODEL YACHT CLUB rpHE PRESENTATION of Trophy 1 for Mr Buckley's race, and that for the Boys' race, -will take place at the Boat House on SATURDAY, October 26, at 3 p.nu The public are cordially invited, W. W. WHITE, 10 148 Hon, Secretary



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. ALL Rates unpaid after October 1 will be SUED FOR without further notice. C. F. FOOKS & SON, I 10S Clorks to the Board THE CHEAPEST LIFE POLICY IN * NEW ZEVLAND 1-i IS-SVKD BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Bates; Whole-life Assurance without Profits. Annual Premium during A£ e' first five years. ___ . 25 £0 18a 9d 30 £1 Is 9cl 35 £1 5s 4d 40 £1 10s 3i 45 I __^ I_J]l ld THE MUTUAL LIFE OF AUS TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Preiriam and Endowment. Assurance Policies at half-premium rates. Send for a copy of "The Helping Hand," which contains full particulars, to L°Cai } H™° Fbikdlabdbk. Branch Office, 160 \ Chas. H. Cotton, Hereford st, Ch.Ch.J Acting District Sec, 10 145



T. BULLOCK. IHV.ID THOMAS, 10 160 Auciior.eeiM.



Bankruptcy Notices. ! ~ IN~BANKRUPrcJY] ' In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local 3ourt of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of Charles Samuel Robbins, James Robbins, and John Tavkner Kobbikh, of Rakaia, farmers. NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Examination of the above nimed Bankrupts ia fixed for FRIDAY, the eighth day of November, 1895, at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the sitting of the above-named Court in Bankruptcy at the Courthouse, Aahburton. Dated this 24th day of October. JOHN DAVISOIN, 10 157 Deputy Official Assignee, Public Notices. FUNERAL. NOTICE.



ASHBURTON A GRJOULTURAL and PASTORAL -cL A&SOCI&TIQN'S mow OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1895. OVER 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) mast be in the hands of the Secre tary not later than 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OQTOBER 25. W, SIMPSON, 0 7f Secretary. &■ SALEK, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, Eaat Street, Ashburton TMPORTSR OF DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER aqd E.P. WARE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Importer of Goods specially suitable for MaRRIaGE OR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS 9,b PRESENTATIONS



'"pHE Friends of Mr William Bruok- JL hHAW are respectively informed that the funeral of his beloved wife, Hellkn, will move from hia residence, Lagmhor Homestead, on Saturday, 26th instant, at 9 a.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 159 Undertakers.



N 0 T I 0 E. IF WILLIAM GEORGE COLLINS, sop of the late William Collins, of SprinFSton, farmer, will call on the under signed ha will hear of something to his advantage. Any person knowing the address of the above William George Collins will oblige by forwarding same to F. WAYMOUTB, 191 Hereford Street, Christohuroh. 10 146 nII E COLONIAL MUTUAL * LIFE ASSORAHCB SOCIETY, (limited) offices in all the colon!ks and in the united kingdom



TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement oi tha Sooiety exoeeda TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of ita existence, PREMIUMS MODERATE. ; Claims paid immedia'ely on proof of death and title. Policies kept in forpo cut of Sur render Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all informa tion to E. 0. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. E. B. EESTEtiL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington. 10 154



It will be an agreeable surprise to persoas subject to attacks of bilious colio to learn that) prompt relief bay be had by taking Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. f& gale by Asm?WW# D&VG COMFATO



DEPARTMENTS ; WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT. A staff of: skilled workmen only em ployed . Repairs receive careful attention MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.' Every description of Diamond, Gold and Silver Jewellery made up to order 1 OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. j Sights Tested and all errors of refrac- I felon oorrected by an Improved method of testing, IHE LEADjING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT m the DISTRICT Ymfry thsNew Venus Tqs<wc°



Business Notice-. Henry Zander f HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S x SUPPLif OF- Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, j Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber * deen, Mammotb, Swede, Devonshire Grey and ' Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEEdTk&PE SEED. # All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES sheepThears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands,



PUBLIC NOTICES QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEETINGS, Etc. FRIDAY—*Choir Practice, at 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Confirmation Class in the Church, at 11 a.m. * A full attendance is requested. SERVICES. FRIDAY—Short Service and Preparation for Holy Communion. AH Communicants are earnestly invired to attend. SUNDAY—B 30 a.m.—-Holy Communion, 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. Preacher—Rev J. Blackburne. 3 p m.— Dromore—Rev H. Purohaa; Seafield — Rev J. Blackbarne. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer—Rev J. Black burne. siiaviic; ■pvESIRING to supply a long felt want \-J in Ashburton, I am pleased to notify fco the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair Prom America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers ihe most comfortable shave in town.



Also the COMBINATION v * s SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BEANDING OILS, i Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYOLESrBIC STCLES, Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHIOKWHBAT..



R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Sxkbet, (Next Ashburton Drue Company). 10 66 * 10139



Henry Zaoiiery GENERAL MERCHANT AXD DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual I rovideut Society J T Ford and Co ' John Orr & Co, IMPORTERS, ASBBURTON. QUR NEW STOCK OF



SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL; for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, * ix One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, a D d PAPERHANGINGS GARDES TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY THE F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, "14, and 16 inches wide at specially Low Prices. WIRE "NETTING 3G x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards MSHITO TACKLE BY Messks Josepjj Warner and Sons and William Baetleet and Sons, Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Oane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces, Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc s Etc. SPECIALTIES Electroplate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc, John On & Co,



Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, j TItIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, FRENCH FLOWERS, L£.CES, RIBBONS, Ftc CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and H. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS fIWEED3 In French Oostumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Boslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Crepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Oartains. j EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, i I guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEM'S & BOYS' CLOTHING



In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots: also Zealaodiaj in style and fit. Ladies' and Gents' Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices, Immense uAV\ I Linoleums Stock \ I £^\ I j Wholesale! 4 V\ i and \ | Prices. .



Flowers. Flowers. ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded that my Annuals, etc., from toy first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz :-^Asters, Anuual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummqndii, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnlaa. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. | JAMBS"POETEK, Nurseryman and Seedsmau, CLIFTON NURSEKY, 10 107 AUenton, Ashbwton,



r ' Business Notices_ . .;; jp -i ap{(\ TO LEND in One or More Sums, at Lowest Current rate*, oa First-class Freehold security, F. FBBRIMAN. _^ _ * " — HpHE undersigned is a Cash Buyer of Dry Bone*, in large or small qtuatitlir detivered at the Bone Mill, Wakanui Road. F. FERBIMAtf. TO)R SALE—A very Desirable Residence of eight rooms and Stable*, to gether with half-acre of First-class laud; on S.E. Belt. Small cash deposit, balance at low rate of interest. F. FERRIMAK. FOE SALE. TOWN SECTIONS— 30 Acres First-claaa land s well watered, close to Dairy Factory 8 Acres Land and Small House. F. FERBIMAN. PUBLIC NOTICE, TIRESPASSBRS on the land of the undersigned (fronting on Jones Road) will be prosecuted, without respect of persons. N F. FERRIMAN MALCOLM MILLAR, Ashburton, September 20, 1895. «»reat Clearing f^ale OF BOOTS A Hl* IHOEI. MESSRS MCDONALD & McDIARMID, having Purchased the Business of S. Anderson, East Street, at a discount of about 30 per cent off Cost Price, have decided to give the Public the benefit of the bargain. This is not a sale of a few hundreds of pairs of samples which can be bought at any time at a nominal price, but a Genuine Clearance Sale of toe Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Ashburton. SCORES O¥ PAIRS WILL BE SOLD UNDER COST PRICE. 3ur Windows and Door will be crowded with the Greatest Bargains ever seen ALL COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AT COST PRICE. Heads of Families who buy our own make will find this the best opportunity that they ever had to supply the n^eds of the household. Gentlemen will find upon visiting our establishment that we have lines of goods which cannot be procured in the ordinary drapery boot shop. THIS GREAT SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Oome Early and bring the Money with you. It will pay you to buy freely NOTHING RESERVED. EVERY LINE REDUCED BRING YOUR REPAIRS. This branch of the business will receive the Greatest Care and Prompt Attention. Old Customers will be phased to find Me Nicholas behind the counter. The Business is under the management of Mr McDonald. We are prepared for a Crush. COME EARLY Wall Papers. Wall Papers* O TONS OF WHITE LEAD TOO DRUMS L*NSEED *OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangings, The Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered in this District Call Early, We -have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS in the market We have an exceedingly Good and Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware Every Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED W, H. COLLINS & CO. PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS SPRING. SPRING.



" The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Oponing Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. nriHESE GOODS have been selected with great care in Loudoa and Man 1 Chester, personally by MX W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience of the Home market and knowledge of Ashburton wants and requirements enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at " THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything is new, th very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Bilks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Ton are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties ire have just opened up. W> H. COLLIE THE '"CORlbii,"