PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, September 4 The Council met at 2.30 p-m.

BILLS ADVANCED.

The Wilson Land Bill was read a second time. SeTeral local Bills were advanced a stage and the Council adjourned till next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 4 The House resumed at, 7-30 p.m. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. The Premier gave notice that he would move that for the remainder of the session the House should meet on Mondays at 7.30 p.m., and that Government; business take precedence on Wednesdays. Captain Russell pressed for some idea as to the order of business. The Premier replied that prominence would be given to the Departmental Esti mates, the Alcoholic Licensing Bill, and the Tariff. GHOIBRA. The Colonial Treasurer in answer to Sir ftobert Stoub said that every precaution would be taken as far as the Government were concerned, to prevent cholera spread ing from Honolulu to this country. HARBOURS ACT AMENDMENT Mr Oarnell movwd the second reading •« the Harbours Act 1878 Amendment Bill to give direct representation to the Napier Chamber of Commerce on the Napier Harbour Board.

The motion was agreed to. INEBRIATES HOMES. Several attempts were made to kill the nsbriatas Institutions Bill, but without success. , , On daaße 9, Mr Collins moved that a penalty nob exceeding £25 or six months' impriaonmenb be imposed for making a false declaration. The motion was carried by 31 to 16. Shortly after midnight Mr Joyce agreed to report progress which was carried, THE DIVOKCE BILL. The Divorce Bill (Mr McNab) waa then considered in Oommittiea. On clause 3 an amendment was carried by 21 to 17, providing that an applicant fos divorce muat be domiciled in New Zealand for one year. Mr Hall-.Tonea moved a further amend-, ment to clause 3, striking out desertion as ft ground of divorce* , Lost by 31 to 9. A motion to extend the period of deser tion on which divorce may be granted above four years waa negatived by 23 to 18.

Major Steward moved a new sub clause providing that divorce may be granted on the ground that either party ha,3 been convicted for attempt iag to take the life of the other. Carried by 27 to 12. Progress was reported on the Bill by 28 to 14. IN COMWTT.EE. Kb 1.30. fche House wenb into Com mittee oa the Licensing Bill and other Bills. The Premier moved to report progress. The motion was agreed to. , The House rose at 1 40. a.m.

CRICKET.

London, September 4 Surrey won the cricket championship with thirteen points; Lancashire second with ten, Yorkshire third with seven.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, September 4

Tscbigorin took the second prize at the chess tourney, and JLasker the third, not in inverse order as at first cabled.

Dean Fremantle, speaking at the Grindelwald Church Congress, said the Papal encyclical on the subject of a reunion of the Anglican and Roman churches was sincere. He believed the Archbishops of York and Canter bury conferred with the Pope in Koine last Easter on the subject.

The Shahzada has started for the Continent.

Brussels, September 4

The Belgian Government has post poned the annexation of the Congo State till 1900, in order to give time for enquiry into the matter. Calcutta, September 4

Mahommedans routed a procession escorting sacred Hindoo bullocks at Dooba, and assaulted the British Collector, who interfered. The police fired on the rioters, killing and wound lag fifty. ,

The Bank of New Zealand

London, September 3

The shareholders' committee of the Bank of New Zealand have convened a meeting of shareholders for September 16, to protest against the call. They demand that the Bank shall go into liquidation, and denounce Mr Ward's statements in London.

Sydney, September 5 The Daily Telegraph considers it satisfactory that the Legislative Council ia New Zealand rejected the prohibitory clauses in the Banking Bill, and hopes the question will be allowed to rest there.

RUNAWAY ENGINE.

Hew York, September 3

A runaway engine collided with an excursion train on the sea beach line near New York, and fifty passengers were seriously injured.

CHITRAL

Calcutta, September 3

Before retiring from Chitral, the Indian Government appointed a council of regency during the minority of young Muchtar Shuja, under the influence of the British resident and garrison

London, September 4 Mr Maclean's motion dissenting from the occupation of Chitral was negatived by 137 to 28.

BUSH FIRES

Sydney, September 5

Harrowing accounts as to the state of the country through the bush fires, and the scarcity of feed, continue to pour In.

GOLD.

Fbkth, September 4 An immense reeling formation, 60ft ■wide, has been discovered half-way between Coolgardie and Hannan's. The surface stuff shows gold freely. Already 300 acres have been pegged out.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY. (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Alleged illegal impounding— John Baylisa v Henry Osborne> £1 18s 6d for pound fees paid. Mr Wilding for infor mant. John Baylisa, the informant, said his horse was impounded by Henry Oaborne off a public road. Paid the pound fees, and gave the pound keepers notice, and took his receipc. By defendant -the mare had been three or four weeks on die road

Did not know that she had been trespass ing on his farm. Did not take the mare , away before, as she was unable to walk Had no land there. Thomas Everettsaid he met Osborne on the road to the pound with the horse. Stopped it, and he told witness to let it go, which he did. By defendant—you have a mile of frontage on the road in the direction you were Koing.—Henry Osborne defendant aaid he

impounded the horse from Ford's Road. Bad land on both sides of the road within half a mile of the place the mare was taken fr^m. Pounded it because it had been a nuisa* cc for four or five weeks, and plain tiff took no notice of his warnings, —The S M. aaid it was rather hard under the circumstances, but defendant had not acted within the hvr and would hnve to refund the £1 16i Bd, and 15s of expenses

Maimtenance. —Annie U'Kano v John O'Kane, Mr Cufchbert^oo for defendant aaid he had paid in £3 on account and the case was allowed to .stand ovar, for a

time for payment of the balance. The S.M, said ho thought the wife ought to try and live with her husband as he wished* If she did not, he might con eider whether he should not rescind the order. Licensing Act.—Henry Davis, licensee of the Royal Hotel, was charged with allowing quarrelsome conduct on his premises. Mr *Crisp for defendant, j Sergeant Moller said there-could be co question as to the disturbance taking place, and the de ence could only be based on the definition of 4t premises." Mr Davis had turned the men out of hid house and they had fought in the yard He took it Mr Davis should have followed the

themes off the premises (which would include che yard) anl sent for the police. By nofc doing so he had permitted the offence within the meaning of seciion 146. Giving evidence the Sergeant said at about half past ten o'clock on Saturday night laafc he heard a noise, and went; into the yard where there was a numour of per sons, two of whom had evidently been fighting. Took the names of these two, and others as witnessess, Knocked at a gate leading to the house, and Mr Davis came out at once. Told Davis it was dis graceful. He said ib had only started on the spur of the moment, and he had turned the men ouc at once. By Mr Crisp.—Got to the hotel at 10 30. Did not know what took place before, did not know how long the row bad been going on. There was nob mach noise. Did not know which sections were Davis'. Mr Davis' house was remarkably well oon condacted. Constable Moore gave evi dence thafc two men, Clatke and Mcßae. had been fighting, Both the men were bleeding, He corroborated tho Ser geants' evidence in other respects, and said Davis said he had turned the men out as he would have no quarrelling in his house.—By the S.M. —Davis did not infer the men had been fighting in the house. By Mr Crisp—There was no one in the house but Mr Davis when witness went in. Mr Davis struck a light and showed him round.—Mcßae said he got into a scrimmage wifch Clark in the house about a quarter to ten. Was hit by Clark in the house, and Davis pat them out before he had time to retaliate. They were outside a while before they had a set to. It was all over quickly. Divis was not outside till the police came. There was not much noise. By Mr Crisp—Had a misunderstanding with Clark some time ago. Dared say his own remarks brought on the quarrel. Witness was out first, and Clark did not come for a while. Davis may have kept him back on purpose. The set to did not last two minutes. Price stopped them. Did not supnoss Davis knew what they were doing.—-John Clark said the quarrel with Mcßae started out side the house. They had a scuffle inside, and Davis ordered them out. Waited a few minutes and went out. Mcßae had his hat and coat off and knocked witness down. He then knocked Mcßae down, and the Sergeant came up and everything was then quiet. By Mr Crisp—Was nlaying cards at five minutes to ten, when D&vis told them they would have to be quick, as he was going to shnt rap. I Mcßae made remarks on the game, ard fhen the trouble began. Heard Davis refuse to starve some drinks. He kept witness back some minutes after Mcßae was ordered out. By the S.M.-Mr Davis coald nofc have been aware Mcßae was waiting outside for witness —John Morriseey said there was sufficient noiso In the yard to be heard in the house. Davis ordered the men out of the house as soon as the dispute began.—Mr Crisp would leave the question of the definition of "premises 'to hia Worship. As to Mr Davis •permitting' the row, the case had completely broken down. He had done all that was possible to prevent it.— j Henry Davis, the licensee, remembered the occurrence. The first thing he saw was Clarke and Mcßae holding one another by the collars. Tolcl someone to open the door, and ordered Mcßae out at once. Clarke and others wanted drinks, which he refused. Kept Clarke about five minutes to prevent any further depute, and let him out himself- Did not see anyone In the yard, and locked the doors. There wa,B no noise then. Was going to bed when the Sergeant knocked. Let him in at once, and told him he (defendant) knew nothing of the row outside. Had heard no noisp. By the' Sergeant— Hia man Morris did not tell him there had been a fight. —Leonard Price was in the h^fcel »t the time. Could hear no noise.—The S.M eaid as to what took place inside there could be no doubt the licensee had done all he coald to prevent any disturbance. As to what took placß outside, theJe was nothing to justify the Court in concluding that Dvis was aware of what was going on. There was evidence that he had kept back one of the parties to prevent the trouble. The information would be dismissed.

Civil Business. —P. Bates v B. Corry, £10 damages for diverting a creek and flooding plaintiffs land. Defendant had also pulled down dams erected by plaintiff to keep t^e water back, Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Mr Pnrnell for defendant. Mr Purnell raised a question as to the jurisdiction of the Court, as there was a question of title involved, where, as in this ca«e, it was I a qupation of diverting storm water. Mr Cathbertson said this was not the point. His client cou'd recover for the damage j done in pulling down the fence?, and let ting sheep through. TheS.lVt. eaid this Court could not decide the question of the righb of defendant to discharge the storm water on to plaintiff. Mr Cuthbertson said defendant had diverted the water oi to his own land, and thence sent it on to plaint'ff. The S.M. said whatever defend ant had done he had done under a claim of right which could not be decided in this court. Plaintiff was nonsuited on the ground that the Ccarthad no jurisdiction.

LABOR

1 L'inik n, September 4 The Cardiff C'>r.gn»ss approved of the Parliamentary Committee's icvision of the standing order excluding profes sional agitators, but only after a bitter struggle nearly -causing a rupture. This indicates an overwhelming victory for the trade unions.

The Horrible Discovery.

i Sydney, September 4 The body of an immature child was found in the harbor, and is supposed to be the missing link in the tragedy. In view of the Woollooinooloo tragedy and other recent illegal cases, the necessity is being discussed of ; amending the Medical Act with the object of stamping out unqualified practitioners. The feeling on the subject is very strong,

Noting Mr Max Friedlander's heavy weights sold at Addington on Wednesday the Times says they were grand Hampshire 'Down wethers from the farm at Lynd hurst. They were scarcely so heavy as some which he has sent in this season, but none have been of better quality. There waß animated competition for them, and they were ultimately knocked down to Mr S. Philp, a Wellington butcher, at 33a a head. The Wellington people will thus have an opportunity of seeing what sort of mnt fon can be produced on Canterbury grass. Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, sold merino wethers at 12s 6d to 13s 9d ; Mr J. Baker, Methveh, merino wethers at 14s 5d to 16a 8d ; Mr John Holme?, Barrhill, cross bred wethers at 14s 6d to 16s 6d ; Mr W. T. Smith, crossbred wethers, 15s tc 17s Id ; Sir John Hall, half bred whethers 18s, merino wethers 11s 4d to 133 7d and ewes 93 3d to 9* lid ; Mr W. Gerard, Snowdon. merino wethers 10s lOil to 13» 3d ; Mount Hutt, half bred wethers and ewes 12a lOd, merino wethers 13-i 2d ; i Mr E. G. Wright, halfbred wethers 15s 6d,crossbreclslss, merino wethers 11s lid to 14a 6d

TBLE ASHBURTON (HJABDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1895.



The firs* report on the standard examination of the Catholic schools in the South Canterbury district was presented by Inspector Gow to the Tiraara Educa tion Board to-day. Ip five schools, with 701 on the rolls, 401 were presented In the standards, and 282 passed. HJs umeeal remarks state that the Timaru bays passfid a good examination, and Waimate fai^F good. Timaru: girls, Tomnka. »nd Kerrytown were not favor-



Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the best satisfaction of any cough medicine I handle, and as a seller leads all other pre parations in this market. I recommend it because it iB the best medicine I ever handled for coughs, colds, and croup. A. W. "Raldridge, Millersville, 111. For ealeby £Bbburto tog Cewpasy.



Mr Alfred Harbison. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 SALE OF JAPANESE GOODS. SATIN SCREENS, BAMBOO FURNI TURE, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, VASES, TEA SETS. Etc., Eto. BEING unable to get through the whole of these Goods, the balance, about five cases, will be sold on Saturday ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE Please call and inspect them. Sale at 2 o'clock, ALFRED HARRISON, 9 35 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas, aHrITaITe. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1895. IfIAVE received instructions from a Client to Sell ab follows,— Kf\ PAIR OF FOWLS for table O" uae D. THOMAS, 9 8 Auctioneer. ARCADE. Saturday,""September 7, 1895. I HAVE received instructions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz : — -I f\ TONS Otf OATEN SHEAF X U CHAFF DAVID THOMAS, 914 Auctioneer. ;



Government No tic -. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Excursion Farea to Ohristchnrch for the Industrial Exhibition. jpHEAP One Day Excursion Tickets to Christchurch, covekino admission to the Exhibition, will be issued at Ashburton, Methven, Burnham, and intermediate stations for the first train on the 10th September, available for return by the evening train same day only, Als) from Tirnaru, Ashburton, and inter mediate stations on the 12th September for a train leaving Timaru for Christ church at 7 0 a.m., Rangitata 8.8, Hinds 8 38, Winslow 8 53, Tinwald 93, Ash burton 9.17, Ohertsey 9.46, Kakaia 10.0. Passengers to return same day by t ordinary 4.40 p.m. train Christchurch to Ashburton, and go on from Ashburton by special brain for Timaru. The ordinary 7.20 a.m. train from Ashburton will not run on tho 12th September ; the 9.17 a.m. train will take its place. The train from Methven on the 12th will start ah 8 25 a.m., Lauriiston 9.2, to connect at Rakaia with the train for Christchurch. For fuller information see Posters. 9 37 BY ORDKR. Funeral Notices. j fUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Thomas Cavill, of Elgin, are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his beloved wife, Mary, will move from the Church of the Holy Name at 11-30 a.m. on FRIDAY, September 6, for the Ashburton Ceme tery. BAKER BROS., ! 9 3(5 Undertakers, \



Entertainments. LECTURE and COFFEE SUPPER MUSICAL ITEMS AND ACTION SONGS REV JAMES COCKER! REV ' JAMES COCKER ! is making a flying visit to Ashburton, and will LECTURE ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ox '• Liff* in an English Village, and Characters to be met with." This will be the only opportunity the many friends of the Rev J. Cocker will hive of meeting him Lecture to commence at 7.30 p.m. 9 30 Admission 1".



i enders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for— Thirteen miles Water Races, and thirteen Fords in Hinds--Rangitata District, in two contracts. Also Footbridge over Hinds River at Mayfield. Plans and specifications at Council's Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent, in by 11 o'clock a.m., on FRIDAY, September 6 next. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 214 County Engineer.



Mr T. Bullock. MONEY. jq qAnn To lend °n First" diOvUv/ class Freehold Security at a very low rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. INWALD. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. HINDS —For Sale T.S. 48, Hinds Township T. BULLOCK. I^GWM Section 797, Cox Street, capital *- building site. Offers are invited for this al once, as the owner has made up his mind to sell at a sacrifice, T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices. j FIRE POLICE AND SALVAGE CORPS. iv HE Annual Meeting of aoove will be held at my office on FRIDAY, the Bth September, at 730 p.m. His Worship the Mayor will be in attendance to swear in members. Persons wishing to join are invited to attend, CHaRLES BRA.DDELL, 9 40 Secretary. TON^B^ACiFI^LD~BOARDr mENDERS are Invited for erecting I Fencing at the Plemington Pound— labor only. Tenders to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, September 14. C. E, FOOES & SON, 9 42 Clerks to the^Board. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUN CILLORS.



HINDS DISTRICT. FOR SALE—The Lease of 50 acres, part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Pearce. T. BULLOCK. CJT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. MEETINGS AND SERVICES. Thursday—Evensong, 7.30 p.m. Friday™" Qiri'e Friendly" Social. 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 J 6 30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon. 9 6 ti XTAVFi yon finished my horse ?" JLjL said Mr--—— as he walked down the crowd of horses waiting to be Fhodin KINGSTON'S VETERINARY FORGE. "Yea sir 1' was the reply. " What's to pay ?" " Five shillings if you please !" Oh : "I thought you were a six bob man ?' "No sir, we are only charging, for cash. FIVE shillings for hacks,-and for draughts, six shillings!" " Good on you , I had made up my mind to bring my horses to you whatever you charged." KINGSTON'S VETERINARY MEDI CINES,- Bot Fly 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 ol London. He is also in possession of valuable testimonials for some remarkable cures effected by him during h'!a thirteen years residence in Ashburron. Our specialty is well known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. 9 27



1 HEREBY declare Messrs James Wkrje Baker, Richard Bird, and Robert Monome^f Cuthbertkon, being the only Candidates nominated, to be duly elected members of tho Ashburton Borough Council. CHAS. B. FOOKS, Returning Officer. ' Borough Council Office. Ashburton, September 5, 1895. 945 j " ASHBURTON MODEL YACHT CLUB. Q AILING for Mr Buckley's Trophy] O will be resumed on SATURDAY NEXT at 2 30 p.m. The first heac for the Boys* Race will be sailed iirmediately afterwards. 943 ToYA^irASHBTjRTON LODGE, 1.0.0. F., M.U. MEMBERS of the above Lodge are SUMMONED to attend a Special Meeting, to be held in the Orange Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, September 6. at 7.30 o'clock, foe the purpose of considering Plans, Etc., of Oddfellows' Hall. By Order, 9 44 R. MINHIS, P.S.



R. MURRAY AND SON, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & OPTICIANS, j ASH BURTON. i The Oldest established house in Ashburton. WE still maintain the old namo for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MUBBAY'i ENGLISH LEVER WATHCHES 'STILL MAINTAIN THEIR SUPREMACY THROUGHOUT TUB DISTRICT, 9 41



TXTE, the undersigned, hereby agree to charge from this date—FlVE SHIL LINGS (sr) for Shoeing Hacks, and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash. J. R. STEEL GEORGE KIDD CHAS. REID. August 30, 1895 8204 l You try the New Venus TobMto



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ; TT7E ARE BUYERS OF OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, j 8 206 FBIEDLARDER BIOS., LIMITED. Capital~-£25,000, of which £10,000 have been paid up. Mr Hugo Friedlander, Managing Director. Mr Rudolph Friedlander, Auctioneer. Me 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 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 Mr Hugo Feied 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 Mr Rudolph Friedlandbb, which is suflicient guarantee that all business in this branch will be well looked after. The Company is prepared to make LIBERAL CASH 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 season, Fortnightly Sales of Skins, Hides; and Fat. Clearing Sales arranged to suit the convenience of Clients. "\ The Massey-H-.rris Co. Thfi Commercial Union Assurance Company, iptiwro tpor 1 ( pire an<* Marine) AGrENIS*ORW c Mutual Life Asso ciation of Austrafosia The New Zealand Ship- J pirag Company Friedlandcr Bros., I/intitedL



Public Notices. blaoksmithing; JHAVE STARTED BUSINESS in the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Ufficd), whtro I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 63. •fames Burgess, GENERAL BLACKSMITH AND SHOEING SMITH. ASHBORTON BRICK, TILE ; & POTTERY YARD J. CEUM~& SOH, MANUFACTURERS. rXAVING Purchased from Messrs OL Friedlander Broa., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after J ONE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED tfOR OASH. 233 J- MOISON ~ DESIRES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in the Assigned Estate of F. N O X E S, At a startling Digconnt for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EASI STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. lOOK AT THE PKICES. Men's Shooters 8s 6d, formerly 12s 6d Men's French Calf English Balmorals 14s 6d, formerly 25s Children's from Is Many other lines the same. Call early and secure Bargains. First come bast served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold AT J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, ASHBURTON. 148 ASHBUKTON HOSPITAL. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS will be left at the following places for providing a PIANO for the benefit of the Patients, and trust that this Charitable object will meet with a hearty response from the Public. It is a want that has been long felt, and an opportunity is offered to enable those kind friends who are anxious to give their services on Sundays and other days to carry out their good intentions : — County Council Office Boroagh Council Office Mr David Thomas' Office Mail and Guardian Office Mr Jesson's Shop, Eaab Street Mr Gudsell's Store, Tinwald Mr Kobinson's Store, Tinwald I may state that fur every £1 collected the Government will subsidise it by 24a. Hon. Secretary pro tern,., 8 211 FRED. MAKEIG.



Clovers* Glovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 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, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye grasa [and Cocksfoot) on application. A Complete Stock of , GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOE CASH At Christohuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. ■\vine;s and spirits Of Every Discription. —— i I have Alway3 for Siilc— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. i Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTEE. AGENT FOR- Srni Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Oq



E. W. Hanmer. B. W. HAMMER. I T HAVE FOR SALE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT CHEVALIER AND CAPE BARLEY (Seed) | MACHINE-DRESSED RYEGRASS, (291b to the Bushel). COCKSFOOT DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED COLONIAL CLOVER COLONIAL WHTTE CLOVER o „ , t i I Golden Tankard 1M..,...,.I M ..,...,. BUTTONS I-ir ,i r -r» j I MANOfcLi ESSEX RAPE TURNIP SEEDS GOULDING'S SUPER PHOSPHATE FEED AND SEED OATS CORNSACKS AND ROYAL OIL KEROSENE E. W. HAMMER. " DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH s BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS ! i A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, k BUBNBITC STOISBT, AjjUBUttTON, 9 I



GREAT SALE OP FURNITURE. f__ :o: mmm DBAWING-KOOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITTTBE. jpIAHPETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads V Beddiag, etc. Full-sized Brass Bail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 23b. &XL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TANORBD STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. Timber, Timber, Timber. -TT7E nave just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendM quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enammelled Mantelpieces, These are not shoddy goods, bat ia appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE ancl will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.



THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY A EJS Now Showing their first Shipment of New UPRlltfCt CjJOOHSi. NEW DRESSES NEW FANCY NAINSOOKS NEW PRINTS NEW WOVEN CHECKS MDW miffiliUVEßY. NEW HATS NEW FLOWERS NEW TRIMMINGS NEW FJSATHEItS NEW LACES. During this Season all Millinery will be Trimmed FREE OF CHARGE. ' .DRItgSWAKIIIH*: WE shall open a Dressmaking Department about the second week in September. Our Dressmaker comes from the Leading Drapery Establishment in Christchurch, ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN. ASHBUETON DRAPBBY COMPANY, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. 7 132 H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manager.



FERTILITY. THE Fertility of thia fertile district would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy of Analysis by J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Moisture ... 5.20 I Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime ... 30.15 Carbonate of hme ... 54 05 Balphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 Price—£3 10s per ton ; railage free to any Railway Station in the County on lota of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash. 8 17 F. FERRIMAN. TO COTTAGE & MARKET GARDENERS. I HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag or por ton, BONE DUST and GUAM). F. FEBRIIAI, 8 22 ashburtojst. I^lblalT^^ltry yards, Peter Street West, Ashburton. rpHE Proprietor of the above invites the JL attention of Poultry Breeders. Fanciers, and Farmers to the stock of Prizss 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, Timara, Christ church, Ashbnrton, and the Champion shows. Amongafc the varieties are.— Partridge Cochins, Silver Spangled Hamburg, Bbck Spanish, Polish—Silver, Golden, and White Crested, Houdans, etc. j Birds for sata at resonablß prices. | Eggs from half a guinea a eittiug, § 106



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE vSPECTACLES. Sole a?en| for Ashburton District, g g A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures JLj comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 9 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 ef Manures, the benefit of which ig seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. r8 18 F. FEREIMAN. TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. 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 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 HAVE in Stock—Fergussoti and Mitchell's Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the Norf-h British Insurance Company, »i.d <*c • nion Bream*' shi| Company, Limited. 821