hy the colony were intacfr. In order to provide against all contingencies, Govern ment; would to-morrow issue an order in Council under the Bank Note Issue Act to make notes of the Bank of New Zea land a legal tender. That woald, at, any rat®, ensure the position of the Bank until soch time as the House decided whether or not it would come to the rescue of the B-mk. The House would therefor© see that. Government did not wish to force this matter througrh. He desired to point oat that this Government; was in no way responsible for the present unsatisfactory state of affairs in connec tion with the Bank. Mr Mitohelson regretted the debate was not to be wholly adjourned till to morrow, aB members might to-night make speeches damaging to the Bank. He approved of the proposed Order-In- COQQCiI. Mr Beddon said he did not fear what members might say on this matter in face of the Committee's report. The House then went into Committee to permit the introduction of the B;ll. Mr G. Hutchison and Captain Russell urged the adjournment until to-morrow. Mr Sed&on said it would be unfair to the Oonmittee, to the Bank, and to the people of New Zealand to adjourn with out any explanation of the Bill now be fore the House. He felt sure an explana tion from the Colonial Treasurer who was acquainted with the whole position would be welcomed from both aidea of the House, and that) was why he could not agree to the adjournment After further discussion Mr G. W. Kassell said it waa to be regretted some assurance was not to be given to the people of Hew Zealand to-night that the proposals of the Committee would be given effect to by the" House. Ha declared It was well known throughout the colony that one, if nob more, of the Australian Banks had been doino; its beat to injure She Bank of New Zealand, and pall it down, Mr Thomas McKenzie characterised that statement as absolutely and utterly incorrect, Mr Seddon pointed out that the moving of the second reading would not affirm any principle. If it went to the country in the morning that the House had nor allowed the Bill to be brought on it would be detrimental to the interests of the Bank. Mr Buchanan thought the Premier was acting contrary to the bsso interests of the country in forcing on the second reading that night. Members should peruse all the papers before they would be able to Intelligently follow the Colonial Treasurer. . Mr Duthie thought they should get to work, and get one or two of the principal speeches over. Mr Bell said Mr G. W. Russell's remarks might be conssrned as replying fco him, but he had had no communication with any Banking institution, and any thing he said was. not inspired by any such institution. After farther discussion Mr Ward pointed out that the assets of the Bank in excess of liabilities in this colony alone were £2,450,000. This showed clearly that the institution was solvent. The Bank was in a position to make a proper declaration that its assets exceeded its liabilities, and that being the case he accepted his fall share of the responsi bility of the course proposed by Govern ment

Mr George Hutchison contended that; the assets of the Bank an a whole, as compared with Its liabilities, showed a de ficiency of £376,898. He Btrongly pro tested against the colony guaranteeing every note of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Seidon—f on may protest, but we will do it. He proceeded to say that in guaranteeing the amount of issue, the Government was only carrying out the iaw, and would have the support of the j country in <"he step they were taking. { The poirS; was that the assets mast exceed the liabilities of the Bank before the note issue could be gaarantaed by Government. The Bank of Eew Zealand complied with this provision. , j Further discussion took place, in the course nf which Mr Bell said the Bank was Mm what ib did last year—it was driving Government and the House at the point of the pistol, and Government was surrendering. Mr Duthie did not believe there was any necessity to guarantee the notoa of the Bank, aa the Bank was able to meet its engagements. Mr Ward said there was no doubb that the assets of the Bank in the colony were largely in excess of the liabilities. There was n# wsot of money in connection with tba institution. There was rather a super abundance of money, and the very tact of the Bank having auch large sums of money on deposit made the position all the more serious, and fully warranted Government in guaranteeing the note issue to preserve the credit of the institu tion. Aa to last year's guarantee under similar circarastances, he would do the Bame thing again. Had they nob done it they would hair© lost much more than two millions. If a great crisis were to happen in connection with the Bank of New Zealand, his string belief was that Ib would ®xtßiid to aoine of the other large banking institutions in Australia more than they thought. Ms Mltcheleon at 11.20 appealed to the House to allow the Treasurer to move the second reading of the Bill, as It would shortly be twelve o'clock, after which he would be unable to do so- „ Mr Earnehaw mowd that the Chair man leave the chair, as a protest against Government guaranteeing the notes of the Bank of JSew Zealand Mr George Hutchison said that in resisting this speculation to guarantee the notes of the Bank, he was actuated solely by a desire for the good of the colony, and not oat ofr any animus to the Bank Jtmjlf. Mr Ward said the Bank could at the present moment meet the whole of its engagements outside the colony. In Aaatralia and in England the excess of assets over liabilities was £093,0bf0. Ihe statements of those members who said the Bank was not In » solvent condition were absolutely ineorreat. After farther discussion, Mr wapa (speaking a few minutes before midnight) said it was very much to be regretted that » fow members, whose action did not meet with the concurrence of the majority of the members on the other side of the House, should have taken up such an attitude as they had done to-night. They had deliberately P ?BV. ente<* him, m frorS moving the second readjPg of the BUI, and from riving an explanation which was neeeseary for members to take »n an, biassed view of the matter. Sir Robert Stout said Mr Ward waa correct in stating fcbat there waa ample assets over liabilities, m retrod by the Bank Note Ibsuo Act. Mi." Seddon Baid that midnight having passed they eonld not now take the second reading. He urged the House to accept the introduction without delay, and fix a date for the second reading, Mr W. Hutchison entered a protest against the Government guaranteeing the note issue of the Bank, Mr Robert Thompson attributed all the delay to-night to the surprise announce ment of the Premier that Government would guarantee the note issue of the Bank- He waa not one of those who believed that the existence and progress of the colony depended on the Bank ot New Zealand. ,

After discussion. Mr Earnshaw'a motion, that the Chairman leave the chair, was lost by 46 to 11. A resolution for llie introduc ion of the Bill was agreed to on the voices, aod the

I Afe 1.15 a.m. Mr Ward made a st-it lnent with regard to the Bill 'He said this country was parsing through a crisis at the present time The report of the Committee was exhaus tive, and would be found to contain a solubion of the difficult problem before them. With regard to legalising the Bank's notes, he said there was no neces sity to do this, in coßseqmnee of the finnn eial pod-.ion of the institution, fant it wa< necessary to establish every precaution in connection with a great" question of this kind, and Government were wise in providing against the possibility of any panic occurring whilst the proposals were being considered by the Hoase. The trouble in connection with the Bank of JSew Z<a'and was not afinancial one- The real trouble was the attachment Co the Bank of the New Zaaland Estates Com pany, which had an indebtedness to the Bank of three Bullions. Some of the estates attached to the Bank never paid ordinary interest, and the values put on them did not exist in reality. Be said that if the Government had not considered this matter, the fact of the Bank of New Zealand showing the aggregate of losses on Friday next would have affected not only thac institution but: other financial inatita tione, ani the Government were fully justified in setting up a Select Committee of both Houses to make enquiry into the whule circumstances of the Bank. After referring to the combined losses of the Bank and Estates Company, as shown in the report] of the Committee and the suggestions for fcha report itself for meet ing the deficit, he said it was an essen tial part of the scheme thai; they should enable the Bank to carry on genuine bauking basinesa, and to give it the whole of the colony a business in England which would amount to £14,000 a year. They purposed also to increase the earning power of the Bank and to give it power fco purchase the business of another institu tution, which waa also a wise proposition. Referring co the extra million reserved in liquid assets, he said that wai done to enable the institution to maintain its credit, and if tho Bank were severed from the Estates Company there would be no occasion to resarve this extra million. Aftar detailing various ofher portions of the report, he said after a careful con sideration of tha whole question, he waa convinced if the Bank of New Zealand were allowed to close its doors the trouble would not end there, and the revenue of the colony wonld fall by about a million a year. He held that the Government were doing their dafcy in placing before the House a scheme which they thought would solve this great difficulty. | The motion for the second reading of the Bill was fixed for that afternoon at! 1.30. The House rose at 1.50

The Bank of New Zealand

VMS: HOIK IBSUK

Wellington, August 28 The following proclamation was issued in a Gazette Extraordinary at 11 o'clock to-night :— In pursuance and exercise of the power and authority vested in him by The Bank Note Issue Act, 1893, (as amended by the Bank Note Issue Act, 1893, Amendment Act 1894, and the Banking Act, 1894), His ExceUency the Governor being satisfied that as between the Bank of New Zealand and its creditors, its assets in the colony exceeds its liabilities in the colony, and by the advice and con sent of the Executive Council of the colony doth hereby proclaim and deckre that the notes payable on demand by the Bank of New JJjaland, and now or here after to be issued, circulatad or re-issued within the colony of New Zealand under any lawful authority in that behalf, shall, during the period commencing on the 29th day of August now instant and con tinuing until the second day of September next ensuing be everywhere withi» ths colony a good and lagal tender of money to the amount therein expressed to be payable.

St. John Ambulance Association.

AsJtburtofc Rraurli

The Secretary of the above Association regrets that through unfortunate circum stances the results of the Ambulance examination could not be made public until to-day. The following members have duly passed, and are entitled to receive " first aid" certificates:— Mesdames W. faster, W. Brock, C. M, Brooke, E. O. Crisp, A. Orr, G. Simmers, D. Teppetts, E. F. Wright; Misses F. G. Bell, H. Curd, A. M. Fawcett, L» Fawcett, 3. Fechney, A. M. Fooks, M. L Fooks, E. Howes, C. Hunt, E. A. Orr, A. L. Pearson, A. Steel, A. Tucker, P. Tucker, J. Williamson. Messrs W. M. Brock, W. B. Dolman, R. A. Douglas, A. A. Fooks, B. Herring, E. Jackson, J. Kersal, H. A. Mackay, J. B. Mayne. A, C Maxwell, J. Phaup, G. A. Simmers, H. R. Steel, D. T- Todd, E. Williamson. Dr Trevor, the examiner of the ladies class, reports as under upon his section:— I haye been much pleased by the general excellency of the papers written by the members of the ladies' ambulance class. As a whole they display intelligence aad careful study. The answers respecting the circula tion of the blood were in some eases particularly good, beyond what J had expected, whilst the more practical parts were mostly well answered. The viva voep examination was very satisfactory. I had intended making 38 the maximum number of marks, and to pass all from 24 upwards, but one paper, No. 25, was so good that I felt boiitnd to increase the number to 39, and but for one rather unfortunate answer should have made it 40. Three ob tained :}6 marks—Nos. 13, 14, 22. Three reached 35 marks, Nos. 4, 7, ?. One 34 marks, No. 3. Four obtained 33 marks, Nos. 11, 16, 23, and 26. One made 32 marks, No, 8. One reached 31, No. 19, and others down to 24 marks. AH the ladies have therefore passed, and passed with great credit. Dr Hunter, thfl examiner of the gentle men's class, forwards the following report: —Nos. 1, 5, 6, 15, and 20 are deserving of special mention, aa showing very accurate knowledge of their work. Nob. 5 and 6 ob tained full marks. The result of the gentle men's examination shows that the great majority of the candidates knew their work fairly well. In gome cases the theoretical knowledge was decidedly in advance oi the practical application of it, and moat of the candidates would have been the better of more practice in bandaging. In a few of fche papers there were serious errors but such mistakes were exceptional. It may be added that the Hon. Secretary paused under a separate examination.

WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS

Is harmonious in composition, and there fore preferable to those medicines which contain jarring elements. Beware of imi tations.

At the Education Board'rf meeting; yes terday, the appointment of Mrs R. L. Satchell as nrstreas at Lyndhurst was ratified. HOIXOWAV'S OINTMKNT AND .Ut-LS.— Abscesses, Erysipelas, I'iles.—Unvarying Bucpess attends all who treat these diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped around each pot or box. They are invaluable to the young aud timid, whose baahfulfiess sometimes endangers life. Though apparently local, diseases of this nature are essentially blood diseases, but a litfcle attention, moderate praervances, and trifling expense will enable the most diffident to conduct any case to * happy issue with out exposing secret infirmities to any one. The Ointment checks the local inflammation and alleviates the throbbing pains. These directions also clearly point out when and hew Hollo-way's Pills are to be taken, that their purifying and regulating powers may 'wisist by adjusting wl atrengthemng the . sopstitujfioS'

DROUGHT QUEENSLAND

Brisbane, August 28

The protracted drought is having a serious effect in many parts of thf colony, and feeed and water are very scarce. There have already been heavy losses in stock, and a continuation is probable.

COMMERCIAL.

Sydney, A ugust 28 Wheat, chick, 3s 3d to 3s 4d ; milling, nominal. Flour, roller brands, £S 5s to £8 10s. Oats, prime teed, 2* 3d to 2a 3^l ; seed, 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Bran, 8| Pollafd, B£(i. Potatoes, Circular Heads, £2 5s to JB2 7s 6d. Onions, £3 15s. Butter, dairy, Is to Is Id ; factory, Is 2d to Is 3d. Cheese, 5d to 5Jd. Bacon, 4|d to sd.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before H. S. Wardell, Esq., S.M.) Railway By-la Vs. —A. (i. Reynolds, for whom Mr Purnell appeared, .was charged with getting on a train while in motion. The offence was admitted, and a fine of 203 and costs 7s was inflicted.

[ Affiliation.—A case was before the court;, which had been heard some weeks ago. Mr Cuthbertson now appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Creswell, for defendant •—Mr Creswall took a preliminary objec tion that His Worship having adjudicated on the case, and dismissed the application on the ground that there waa not sufficient corroborative evidence, this was a bar to further proceedings, although no certificate of dismissal might have been given. The certificate was merely a con venient mode of proving the adjudication which would be none the lees conclusive without ib. Mr Cresswell quoted authorities in support of his contention He had, of course, to prove that the case I was dismissed on its merits. Thia was the case where, as in tbia instance, the application was dismissed on account of insufficient corroborative evidence.—Mr CuJibertson said he must admit the absence of th.p certificate did not prejudiced Mr Stringer's case, but the case had been dismissed on the evidence of a witness with respect to the girl's own conduct, and nob for want of corroborative evidence. The evidence referred to to. k them by surprise, and they were not then, as now in a position to meet it. The decision waa really of the nature of a nonßuic. There waa a distinction between this case and the authorities quoted—The S.M. said he he had very liblle doubt as to the position but would give it full consideration, and give his decision at 2 pro. On resuming His Worship said : — In this case I was applied to for a certifi cate of die missal, and refused it, being of opinion that the dismissal being for want of sufficient corroboration of the mother's evidence, did no'- amount to a dismissal on the rofirits The caso of Brosnahan v Stewart, NZR. Supreme Court, volume 111., page 108, based upon Regina v Glynne, L.R.Q.8., volume V, page 353, referred to by Cresswell appears, how ever, to be conclusive on this point. I consider the fact that no certificate has been given does not affect the position, and the case to be one which the doctrine of res jadicata applies. I must there fore refuse to proceed with the matter, and will give the certificate of dismissal which has been applied for. With regard to costs, if they were sub mitted to him, he would decide on them and instruct the Clerk of the Court to enter up any sum allowed, for witnesses suhp(«r;cel—Mr Oreswell said this would amount toso small a proportioned the actual cost that his client had instructed him not tv ask for any.—Mr Cuthberbson said he would raise no oljection to the issuing of the certificate, but might apply latter for a re-hearing.

Civil Cases —The following went by default: —A shburi"on County Council v H. Primmer £4 3-s 7d and costs ; Craig head and Berryman v same (Mr Cuthbert son for plaintiff £5 12s (id and costs £} 5s 6d.

Execution Without Trial

London, August 28 Lord Salisbury is pressing Belgium to explain the hanging of Stokes, a British trader in the Congo, without a judicial trial, by Major Lathaere, on a charge of supplying arms to the Mahdists. Two of Major Lathaere's officers protested against the execu tion.

Belgium disclaims that it is respon sible for the Congo. Some Belgian papers admit that Major, Lathaere was indiscreet, while others justify his I, action. The British Press, however demand that a stringent enquiry shall be made.

Murder by Bushrangers.

Perth, August 29 A sensational story of bushranging and murder is reported to the police at Kalgoorlie. Two prospectors, names unknown, were camped near Mount Margaret, when four mounted men suddenly rode into the camp and shot both dead, then turned upon a group of blacks close by, and shot down a large number in cold blood. The occurrence was reported by a black boy employed at Success mine Kurnalpie. He states he was in the camp at the time the murder was committed, but managed to get away. He thinks there are no other survivors. The police are making up a strong party to proceed to the locality.

We regret that through an over sight on our part we omitted the name ot Mr W. M. Brock in our issue of the Mail as being successful in passing the ambu lance examination.

Mr T. E. Taylor will speak on prohibi tion to-morrow evening in the Salvation Army Barracks. Mr Taylor is well known in Prohibition circles in Christohurch, and willldoubtless attract a large audience.

Mr George Neill, who for tho last few years has carried on business at Fried lander's corner, Eist screet, ia about to remove into the premises recently occupied by Mr P- Nokes, Jn Burnett street, which are being altered to suit the requirements of the drapery business.

For Indigestion; th.Q host remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 190 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l^d, 2a 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world, A imple, «affl and certain remedy.

European and Other

£t Petersbuuo, August 28 The Czar haa sent to.Montengero as a present a large quantity of guns, rifles, and war material. I Sofia, August 28 The Bulgarian Government has decided to reduce the army by one half.

New Zealand Treaty.

Adelaide, August 28 In the Assembly Bir John Downer charged the Premier with deceiving the Idemse and country in regard to i the Kew .Zealand treaty. He asked \ him to deny that New Zealand had sought to exclude barley and fresh fruit from its provisions. The delay was causing serious injury to pro ducers. The House was asked to dis cuss a treaty which, owing to alter ations, did not exist. Mr Kingston hotly replied that there were no arrangements to alter the treaty, which, he believed, would substantially be ratified in its present form. He doubted the accuracy of the press telegrams upon the matter and refused to give information aa to a communication from the New Zea land Government.

ARMENIA

London*, August 28 Turkish troops arc-again committ ing outrages on Armenian villages, and at Erzeroura the people are appeal ing the to powers for assistance.

Disastrous bUSH Fires.

I Sydney, August 28 The most disastrous bush fires ever known inGreta district have been raging iince Sunday, and the area covered is fifteen square miles. Thousands of acres of grass have been destroyed, and many struggling farmers are ruined. Twenty thousand acres have been burned round West Maitland. A lad has been arrested on a charge of setting fire to it. The boy states he carelessly threw down a match after lighting his Pipe- ,

THE ASHBUKTOS GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1895.



PILLu Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, ©OYSPEPSIA, UVER TROUBLES. PureSjf Vegetable. Easy to Take, The delicate .sugar-coating of Aycr's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching" the stom ach, and permits Ilio fuli strength of each ingredient to he speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers oras a family inedicine, Ayer's Pills are the best ia the world.



AYER.'S PILLS, Made by \>i-, 4 .0. Ayer & Co.,L<nven,Mass.,U.S.A. HIGmST_AWABBS AT THE World's Great Expositions. mrvr~ ■^ri/PiiirnTwiiiirrfitiiißiwiirinir^ f'"V ■"* Tinware of ofiei\p imitations. The n;i,nia - -.-Iyer's Fills — is blowu in the glass t>£ each of uiu- bottles, I PUJIUWiw ■■■1.-...11-H i MiJiimi .1 .iiunjumi I Public Notices. PROHIBITION MEETTNG. ■ MR T, e7~TAYLOR WILL ADDRESS a Public Meeting in the Salvation Army Barracks on FRIDAY. Augusb 30, at 8 p.m. Open Air Moating afc 7.15 p.m. Collection. 8 188 ASHBORTON "boROUcSTooONOIL "XTOTICE is hereby given that all JLN BOROUGH KATES now dne ] roust be paid before the Ist September j prox. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notice. Ratepayers are also notified that ten per cent, will be imposed on all ratea unpaid sis months after the same beoams , payable. * CHAS. E. FOOKS Town Clerk. Ashburton, August 13, 1895. 8 83 jT MOISON DESIRES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in. the Assigned | Estate of F, NOKES, At a startling Discount for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. I OOK AT THE PRICES, Men's Shooters 8s t>d, formerly 12s t»d Men's French (W English Balmorals Us 6d, formerly 2fe Children's from la Many other lines the same Call early and secure Bargains. First come basb served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold AT J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, AS'IBURTON. 8 148



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A Dea Moiues woman who has been troub led with frequent colds, concluded to. try an old remedy in v, new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful (four tinges the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she found that her cold had almost entirely dis appeared. During the day sho to.qk q few doses of the remedy (onp taas^oonful at a time) and at night again took a tablospoon ful before going to bed, and on the following morning awoke free from all Symplons of the cold. Since then she has on several oc casions, used this remody in like manner, with tho samo good results, and is much elated over her discovery of ao a way of curing v cold, F-or solo by the Aahburloa Drug Qo,



Mr Alfred Harbison. SATURDAY,"AUGUST 31. riAMBKIDGE ROLLER, la first class f order. ALFRED HARRISON, 8 193 Auctioneer. SVir j. Bullock. AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. 'pHft 410 acres near Newlanda adver- L Used for sale by Auction on Satur day next, 31st inst., is withdrawn from sale for the present. T. BULLOCK, 8198 Auctioneer^ ~HINDS^i;or~S»Ie T.S. 48, Hinds Township F T. BULLOCK^ INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. TpORSALE, en account of a client, JtJ two shares in the above Society. There will be another appropriation by ballot next month. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. BONE DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned. This Bone Dust is ground from Green Bones (not 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. FERF.IMAF. TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND UTHERS. I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 19 F FERRIMAN, Clovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OF WHITE ©LOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye* grass and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS



'I>OWN Section 797, Oox Street, capital *- building site. Offers are invited for this Ski once, as the owner has made op his mind to sell at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK.



HINDS DISTRICT. FOR b ALE—The Leas© of 50 acres, parti of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Staaion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Pearce. T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. | '■ NOTICE, j sTIHE Undersigned beg to notify that i JL | they have Disposed of their WOOL* GRAIN, and COMMISSION Business to FRIEDLANDER BROS- LIMITED. The Company is herewith authorised to RECEIVE ALL DlfiBTS DUE to us and they will also PAY ALL ACCOUNTS OWING by us. 8178 FRIEDLANDER & 00. FfiIEOLANDER BEOS., LIMITEO. Capital—£2s,ooo, of which £10,000 have been paid up., Mr Hugo Friedlandkk, J Managing Director. ' Mil Rudolph Friedlandeu, Auctioneer. j Mil MORITZ FIIIKDLANDKK, Secretary. j Baxke r >s : The Bank of Australasia,



The Company has been registered for Ihe purpose of acquiring and carrying on the Business of the firm of FRIEDLANDER & CO., formerly FRIEDLANDER 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, Clover Seeds, Cocksfoot, Agricultural Implements, and General Merchandise has been built up by them.



The Company is under the direct management of Ma Hugo Fried lander, who has had twenty-two years' experience ia 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 Mr Rudolph Friedl&nder, which is sufficient guarantee that all business in this branch will be well looked after.



The Company is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANOES, free o£ 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. Prompb returns combined with lowest charges.



All kinds of Grain and Produce bought and sold, Loans negotiated.



Weekly Sales o! live and dead stock at the Askburton and Tinwald Sale yardsj Monthly Sales at Rakaia and Hinds, periodical Wool Sales through out the season, Fortnightly Sales of Skins, Hides, and Fat.



Clearing Sales arranged to suit the convenience of Clients.



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Friedlander Uros., Limited.



PELHAM POULTRY YARDS, Ptstee Street West, Ashbtjkton.



rpHE Proprietor of the above invif ea the _L attention of Poultry Breeders. Fanciers, and Farmers to the stock of Prize Birds at the above yards. Breeding pens are now mada up from Ist prize winners afc the chief exhibitions, held in New Zealand this season, including Sydenham, Dunedin, Timara, Ohrist chnrch, Ashburton, and the Champion shows. Amongst the varieties are:~ Partridge Cochins, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Black Spanish, Polish—Silver, Golden, and White Crested, Hondana, etc-



Birds for aalo at returnable prices. Kgp from h»U" a, guinea a sitting. 8 106



Always on hand acd SOLD FOE CASH j At Ghristohuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Biscription. 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— Son Fire Insurance Office Australian Mnbnal Provident Society J T Ford and Qo A. Lawrie & Co. XTAVE ranch pleasure in intimating that they have



JUST OPENED OUT, Ex 3.5. Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Brussels Carpets, LINOLEUMS, TAEESTBY, AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newest Designs. Select Patterns. These Goods coming direct from the Manufactsurars will bo fotind exceptional value. An inspection cordially invited. A- LAWRIE & CO., SAUNDKRS 1 BUILDINGS.



THE ASHBUBTOH DRAPERY COMPANY IT AVING taken those premises comer Arcade and Burnett street known at ARCADE HOUSE beg to intimate that they have opened the same with a Livge aal'Var.wd. Stock of NEW GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES. which we were fortunate to procure at large discounts from tne Christchuuh Warehouses, and which we intend offering at VERY LOW PRICES FOB GASH so as to effect & Clearance to make room for our Spring shipments which are now about due. We would specially aak you to note that this is not a sale of goods thtft have been in the fixtures for years, but a PERFECTLY FRESH AND NEW STOCK ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 H, a SHRIMPTON, Manager.



JOHN OBR & CO. WE Have just landed ex lonic, a Large Assortment of TAYLOR'S CELEBRATED EYE WITNESS CUTLERY, which we are marking at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. Iti \ | i'^iti' Dessert and Table KNIVES in Buff, Xylonite . IB] \ A{f)'( !,'? f\ i' an(J*VOI 7CARVERS in Seta and Cases, with ■Hf 1 1| i \ 'i,, P§" ' New Patent Guards and Bests. HPI \\i\ gg |, Bowie and Butcher KNIVES, RANGES, Fi^V '' SCISSORS, and un immense variety of Pocket = '- The Electrotype shows the manner in which Jk i TAYLOR'S NEW PATENT XYLONITE HANDLED KNIVES are fastened. The Notched Tine making it impossible for the handle to become loose, while the appearance '^^H of the Xylonite is so much like Ivory, that even experts are deceived, while the price is fl^H considerably less than half that of Ivory, JOHN OKR & CO. Jm



TAILORING. PRICES REDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. NEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of fchti Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. K^*We Uaarantee Fit. Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best we have hitherto produced. And our prices are REDUCED 15s to 20s PER SUIT less than formerly. Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Men a all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from 14s 6d Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment made on th« Premises. Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. > craighead~&"beeryman, N.B—Order early to avoid the rush before theahows, etc % 8 143



Stud Notices. j '"PO stand at T. Harold's Stables, West Belt, X near Hospital, and travel THE SUKROUNDING DISTBICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; star in forehead, snip on nose, boihhind pasterns white. Foaled Maj 21, 1891. ttred by .1. B. Hapgin, Ranoho del Paso Stud, Saoramento, California, Sired by Albert W., 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptness, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert 2 10; High Tide, 2:17|; j Dudly Aloott, 3yre, 2.26J-; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Snnol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.08J; Mazanits, 2.16; Anteso, ' 2.16J; Adßir,2.l7i; Lot Slocum, 2.17£; Noral, 2.17J-; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 othera with records better than 2 30. By Hanible tom'an, 10 (Ryedyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dram. Sacramento has started three times, arid won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddoeldng accommodation provided for ' mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson. BLACKSMITHING. I HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in the Shop recently occufpled by W. H. Pagefe (behind the Post Office), where I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 6s. •fames Burgresft, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 184



TEAS. TEAS. TEAS* I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon 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 HANTE in Stock—Fergusson and MitcheU'j Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British.. Insurance Company, and the Union Steam i ship Company, Limited. 8 21 l ——— __—,—•• I FERTILITY. mHE Fertility of this fertile district i would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy of Analysis by J. A. Pond, 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— £B 10s pee ton ; railage free to any Railway Station in the "County on lots of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash. 8 17 F. FERBIMAN,