PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

Wellington, Octob< r 25 The Council met at 2,80 ,SECO»D READINGS, ETC The Native Lands Claims Adjustment- Bill and the Native Reserves Act Amend ment Bill were read a second time. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bili passed its final stages. At 5 pm. the Council adjourned till 7 30. The Council resumed at 7.30, j IN COMMITTEE In Committee on the Land Act Amend ■ ment Bill, clause 8, reserving al\ gravel minerals, etc, to the Crown was struck out by 14 to 9 The Council adjourned till 2.30 next day

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 25 The House met at lla,m. THE BANKS QUESTION

Sir Robert Stou. said it was perfectly evident the House could net form a proper conclusion without; more infor mation The figures showed that the purchasing bank had to take over somq doubtful assets, and he calculated the Bank of New Zealand was paying £78,505 for the good will of the selling bank. He suggested the agreement be referred to a Neleeb Committee to go into the whole matter before asking the House to decide on it

Mr Seddon submitted that not a single season had been urged foe rejection of the agreement, and it; would be against the provisions of the Banking Act of last session to adjoaro tht» ddbate. Bill after Bill had been brought down. He moved as aa amendment that; the directors of the Bank of New Zealand having acted in accordance with the recommendations of the joint committee, which recommenda tions were passed into law, and with the approval of the officers representing the colony, and after carefui enquiries, this House, notwithstanding that the con tract does not in minor details comply with the law. does not dissent, and recommends that legislation be intro duced to remedy any defects. He con tended that assets of the selling bank were set down at the lowest possible rate. Those members who were support ing Mr Bell's motion were trying to undo the work of the House in the earlier parb of the session. The House should accept the statement of the reponsiUe officers of the Bank of New Zealand, that the most carefui and exhaustive enquiry had been made into the position of the Colonial Bank. As to what had been said about banking monopoly, his opinion was that there were already too many banks in New Zealand. The argument that the agreement should be rej-eted because a number of bank clerks would be thrown out of employment was altogether toe flimsy. The debate was interrupted by the luncheon adjournment. The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. The Hon. John McKenzie seconded Mr Seddon's amendment, approving of the Bank agreement. Mr George Hutchison said the ques tion for them to consider was whether the paramount interests of th« colony had bften safeguarded in this agreement, but he held that the Colonial Bank was the dominating power throughout, and the interests of the colony had not been con sidered in the matter. The Premier as serted that the President of the Bank of New Zealand had looked after the in terests of the colony, but he (Mr Hutchi son) stated that the president was a shareho'der of the Colonial Bank, and naturally, from his associations, he was concerned in the welfare of that institu tion. The whole aspect of affairs was in his opinion such as tr> cause grave anxiety to the calony generally. Mr Ward deprecated these attacks on men in high positions, who were unable to defend themselves. It was unfair to charge the present Government with un duly favoring qhe Colonial Bank, and he asserted that during the course of present negotiai ions no member of the Ministry had interfered with them in any way. It was very unjustifiable of Mr Hutchison to assert that the president of the Bank of New Znland would subordinate the in terest ot the colony for the sake of a few paltry shares which he might hold in the Colonial Bank. As a matter of fact the Premier informed him that neither the president of the Bark nor the general manager of the Colonial Bank were share holders in the Colonial Bank. It was well known now that Mv Watson at first declined the offer of the presidency of the Bank of New Zealand, which was also offered fco Mr Crates, general manager of the National Banter, but was declined by that gentleman, so that Mr Hutchison's assertions that the Colonial Bank from (he first dominated the whole business were not sustained. Both the president and the auditor of the Bank of New Zealand Ijad approved of the conditions of this agreement, and when they knew they were there for the purpose of conserving the interests of the colony, \% was not likely they would consent to it, if it were not to the advantage of the colony as well m the Bank. As to the protests made against further information not having 2 been supplied, he contended they were bound to rely on the judgment of the directors and officers of the Bank, and it would do the Bank of New Zealand a great Injury if the whole details asked for by members were published, Dr Newman was convinced this agree ment had practically been arranged last year. No matter what the Premier and the Treasurer said to the contrary the House was entitled to far more informa tion on the whole subject

Mr Duthie contended that Government should have appointed a director on the Board to represent the colony more fully Government had failed in their duty in that respect. He referred to the whole position of the negotiations a' considerable length, and expressed the opinion that a ! great lobs would ultimately be sustained by the taxpayers of the colony. As to the position 61 tnfc Colonial Bank he'asserted that the whole of its capital was gone, ard the Honsfl were now stepping In like a parcel of fools to bolster it up with the taxpayers' money Mr Allen did not think Mr Duthie'a remarks respecting the Colonial Bank iyere justified unless tha hon. gentleman fiad some special grounds for them. He thought they should hesitate before they ratified the contract ifo Collins was not opposed to amal gamation; but he thought Mr Bell'smotion Had given an opportunity of discussing a jracst important questiop Mr Robert Thompson again spoke otroflgly against tha ratification of the agreement. He said the Premier's speech was that of an advocate for the Colonial Bank from beginning to end Mr Fraaer held it must be left to the TVirectorß of the Bank of New Zealand to ; a y whether ;T1 haae »" a §ood Otlo or not Mr Puchanan said tint unless the House $as in a better position than the Directors to say that' this agreement should not be assented to, he would have to support the agreement Mr Mclntoah thought, if properly carried ou 1, the amalgamation of the two Banks would be an excellenb thing Mr Montgomery thought the agreement was almost » farse ylthbut the question of goodwill haying been epecibc«,!)y mentioned 1, and no one had yet statad what the goodwill was to be Captain Russell said he preferred taking the opinion of the f resident, auditor, »nd four Directors, of the Bank of New jSesland t>° tnab any mein»bor in the $QM9, He was nob In a position to eat

-his opinion sgunat that of those gentle men who, he felt sure, would see that the colony made the best bargain possible. He s-houid vote for amalgamation, because he felt himself incompetent to judge on the matter, and h« i-hould accept thy opinions of the officers concerned Mr Crowther took a similar view of the matter

On a division Mr Be'l's motion of di&senfc was lost by 29 to 23 The following is the division list : —

Ayes—23—Bell, Bnddo, Crowther, Buick, Earnshaw, Hall-Jones, Heke, Hutchison 6, Joyce, Lang, Massey, McGowan, McGuire, McNab, Meredith, Montgomery, Saandera, Smith G J, Stout, Tanner, Te Ao, Thompson R. Wilson. Noes - (against the motion, 29) —Buchanan, Carncross, Carnell, Carroll, Duncan, Graham, Hall, Hatris, Hogg, Houston, Kelly W, Molntosh, Maslin, McKenzle J, Mills, Newman, O'Regan, Parata, Pere, Pinkerton, Piranl, Hussell G W, Russell W R, Seddon, Smith X M, Stevens, Thompson T, Ward, Willis, Pairs:— Ayes—Mltchelson, McKenzie R, McLanhlan, Duthie, Allan, Flatman. Noes—Cadman, Steward, Lawry, Reeves, Fraser, Guinness. j

The House resumed at 7.30 Mr Seddon's amendment, approving the contract;, was carried by 26 to 24 The Hon. Mr McKet-zio said the Premier had made enquiries since after noon and found that the President of the Bank of New Zealand was interested in the Colonial Bank to the extent of 230 shares, valued in the open muket at £57 10:1, but it was unfair and very wrong to say that this would pr-judioe his judgment. He said there had been two catch divisions on this subject, and he thought ifc only right that the country should know that if all the members who supported the ratification of the agree ment had been in their places the divisions would have shown larger majorities fn its favor

After further debate Mr Seddon's amendment as a substantive motion was put and carried by 31 to 24 The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act* 1895, Amendment Bill was intro duced and a read first timer In mov ing the second reading of the Bill Mr Ward said it was re quired to remedy technical defects in the Act. Ifc would prevent the necessity of laying lists, books, etc., on the table of the House, or to produce them at shareholders' meet ings

Aitev a short debate the second reading of the Banking Bill waa carried by 33 to 30, and the Bill ordered to be committed presently.

It was decided that the House meet at 11 a.m. to-morrow

Mr Seddon said the session could not close till the beginning of next week IN COMMITTEE The Banking Bill was committed In clause 3 Mr G. Hutchison, moved a proviso the tffecb of which was to prevent the bank taking the assets of landed pro perty at their book value.—Lost by 26 to 19

Sir R. Stout moved to add to the clause that the spiling bank shall provide com pensation for all its officers who cannot obtain employment from fche purchasing bank, the compensation to be one month's salary for each year of service. He said that this only meant a fdw thousand pounds, and it wou'd not affect the Bank of New Zealand at ail

Mr Ward opposed the amendment. The Colonial Bank would provide lor its officers without making it mandatory

The Premier said that the shareholders In the Colonial Bank would lose money as it was, and was it reasonable to ask them to agree to this proposal After a short dis-cussion the new clause was negatived by 31 to 19

The Bill was reported from Committee, read a third time by 24 to 18, and passed

I Tha Horowhenua Block Bill passed ' through c >mmittee. A new clause was added'ou the Hin -John McKenaie's motion setting tip a Royal Commission to enquire fully into the sale of the block and all dealing in connection therewith. The Bill was reported and pub through its final stages on the voices The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act Amendment Bill was reported from Committee and put through the final stages by 24 to 21 At 2.10 the House adjourned till 11 a.m.

Wellington, October 2Q The House met ah 11 a m. PRIVILEGE

Mr Larnach, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, called attention to what he regarded as a breach of privilege on the part of Mr George Hutchison, who on Thursday last gate notice of a question relating to some evidence taken before the Accounts Committee

The Speaker ruled that 1b was a breach of privilege to publish evidence taken before a Select Committee before that Committee had reported to the House Mr Seddon, in order to give Mr Hutchi son an opportunity for explanation, moved that a breach of privilege had been com mitted

Affcercousiderable discussion Mr George Huohison said he might possibly have committed a technical breach of privilege, but) he asked the House to consider that he did so because he thought the House had a rfght to information on this matter, and that was hi 3 only reason for doing so.

Mr Seddon'a motion was carried, and Mr Hutchison apo'oglsed.

LORD BRASSEY

Melbourne, October 25 The Sunbeam has arrived, and Lord Brassey will make an official landing this afternoon.

The President of the Legislative Council, in a heated speech, complained that Government had deliberately insulted the Council by assigning him a position in the Oovernor's procession after the junior Ministers. Unless h> was given his proper place he would not take part Iv the ceremony. Several other members spoke in similar terms, but subsequently the President was .able to announce that the difficulty i had been overcome.

Lord Brsssey officially landed at Williamstown at noon, The Sunbeam was escorted up the Bay by a large fleet of yachts. An immense and en thuaiastic crowd welcomed the new Governor, who was heartily cheered as be drove through the streets to the exhibition building, where he was re ceived by the Lieutenant Grovernor and members of the Government j and took the oath. Subsequently he drove throughout the city and the ovation continued wherever ho moved.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Suicide

London, October 24

The Marquis of Waterford com mittted suicide with a revolver, owing to long suffering from illness.

Yachting

London, October 24

Mr Rose, who challenged Lord Dun raven to sail for next American Oup, has withdrawn, owing to the United Stafcea newspapers alleging that in his challenge he should not have approved of Lord Dunraven's conduct.

The Pope

London, October 24

The Pope has convened the Cardi nals, to consult with the political council, who pronounce the temporal power an article of faith.

An Island Tragedy.

Sydney, Cctober 26

Another tragedy is recorded from the Solomon Islands. A trading vessel lying at Savo was attacked, and four of the native crew killed. An attempt to kill the trader and mate was un successful. The remainder of the crew were so frightened that they deserted.

Smallpox

Sydney, October 26

Three more of the Cuzco's crew have developed suspicious symptoms. They arp being isolated. It was intended to release the vessel from quarantine, but that is now postponed.

The Fire in a Mine.

Sydney, October 26

It is thought the fire has been driven back to block XI. A strong body of fire exists there, and there is danger of itspreading to the lowerworkings again. Continuous efforts are being made to reach the seat from block X.

Rabbits.

Melbourne, October 25

Rabbits are rapidly invading the

most valuable country in the central districts. A deputation of pastoralists

waited on the Premier, and offered to fence the properties with a view to checking the pest, if granted seven years extension of tenure. The Premier said he would give the offer his most favorable consideration.

Adelaide, October 25

The drought is driving the rabbits to the townships. Cockburn, 240 miles north-east of here, swarms with the

pests j thousands are dying in the streets, and the air and water supplies are polluted with their rotting circases. Men are continually engaged in catry ing away the dead bodies.

THE A«HBUKTUN GOARDIAN : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1895. 1



Tremendous Success.—Those wishing to participate in ths bargains at McDonald and and MeDiarmid'2 great clearing sale of S Anderson's boot stock will do well to make an early call. The prices are exceedingly low, and stock ; cannot continue to be re p'aced at present yalueß. N,dw is the time to secure a pair of fine boots at cost price for ihe show Note address—McDonald and McDiarmid, late S. Anderson.—(advt )



Our better halves say they could not keep house without Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. Ifc is used in more than half the homes in Leeds, Sims Bros., Leeds, lowa, This shows the'esteem in which that remedy is held where it has been sold for yeirs and is well known. ': Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whooping cough; that it cures these aihnents quickly and permanently, and that it is pleasant and Bale for children to take. fot sale by AsupupON Dw QtipAS?,



Tenders TENDERS i 'pENDERS wanted at once for Plough * ing 800 acres (10 x 4) on the Lagmhor Estate* For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 10 166 Lagmhor.



Government Notice. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO TIMARD A. & P. SHOW. HOLIDAY Excursion Tickets to Timaru at 2d per mile First-class, Id per mile second (minimum 4s first class, 2s second), will be issued on the 30th October at Ashburton, Oamaru and intermediate stations, available for return till 2ud November. A special train, which will take excursionists for Timaru from Ashburton and s'a^ions up to, Raugitata Island, will leave Ashburton at 10.60 a.m. on the 30fch, Tinwald 10.57, Winslow 11.6, Hinds 11.20, and a return train will leave Timaru at 5.40 p.m., arriving at Ashburton at 8.20 p.m. The Express train from Timaru will NOT carry returning excursionists. Fuller particulars in Posters and Handbills. 10 165 BY ORDER



T. Bullock. 1O LET—Dwelling House in Tailored street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. T. BULLOCK. '~FiiBT*ZL&—W&9 805 and BO6.~lach containing £ acre, situated at the corner of Grey and Easb Streets north. T. BULLOCK O i A 10->, price required for T.S., 5j A-** I acre, Aitken Street, East, rras if raquired. T. BULLOCK AN OFFICE in the Aicade t bullock ' Tin vvald. ' ' FOR SALE—FOUR SECTIONS. One Acre All in one block. T. BDLI-OOK



Friedlander Bros., Limited. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1895. VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY, FURNITURE, Etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO*,, Limited, instructed by Mns J, Q. Restelt,, (who is removing to Nelson) WILL SELL BY PUHLTO AUCTION Oil above date, THAT VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, No. 465, situated afc the corner of Have lock and Williams Streets, together with the substancially built and well finished house erected thereon. Alto, wa^h house and other neces sary buiklinga, which, with nicely laid out garden and orchard, shcu'd command the attention of anyone in want of such a property. ALSO— AT THE SAME TIME ON THE PREMISES, The Whole ol her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consisting of-— First class Piano by Ilaake, almost, new; Dining, Sitting, and Bedroom Fur niture, Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth; also a quantity of kitchen utensils, etc.



A T£7t> Viinis Tobaco — Latest Success. PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON WESLEY AN SHNDiY SCHOOL. Baring Fquare. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27. SERMONS by the Eev J. Hosking, I\D ,and Special Music by Scholars, Choir and Orchestra, Morning at 11 ; evening at 6 30. Special address to scholars by Dr Hoiking at 3 p.m.



TEA AND LECTURE, TUESDAY, OOTCiiER 29. Lecture entitled " Science and the Bible,' 1 by Rev J. Hoiking, and Special Mubical Selections by Scholars and Choirs. Tea at 6. Lecture at 7 30. Admission.—Tea and Lecture, la 6d j Lecture only, Is. Children half price. 10 34 SHOW DAY! SHOW DAY!! ■pRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH ANIMXJA.IL. TEA. Tea on Tables from 4 till 7 p.m.



Sale commences at 12 o'clock with fnrnl ture, and property at 2,30 p.m. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 10 121 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WIIHOUr COMMISSION, on. WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET BATES. D. THOMAS, 10 Ashburton.



PUBLIC MEEEIING. 7.30 p.m. Rev. A. Mitchell, the popular Christ church Baritone, and Mrs Mitchell < will, sing. Solos by local favorites. Mutfcby Choir and Orchestra. Addresses by Popular Speakers, Bachelors' Table an attraction. TICKETS, Is Gel, ANNIVERSARY SERMONS BY BEY A. MITCHELL, ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3.



Morning 11, Afternoon 3, Evening 6.30.



J. T. Ford. __ j. t."¥okFXSd~ go. Wciml Season, 1895-%. ?„ OR the coming season we have made 5 arrangements with Mr R- W. Rammer, of West Street, Ashburton, fcr our WOOL to be recaived *nd displayed there. The Stores are weil-kncwn to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and I being also easy of access to Buyers. MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, 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 THUCKS ab Ashburton, should Farmers afterwaids wish it sold by ua at Christchurch. Date of Firab Sale at Ashburton will be held on TUESDAY, November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford & Co., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburton



AFTERNOON SONtt SERVICE A 10 187 SPECIALTY.



NOTICE.



SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY.



"OURSCANT to' the terms nf the X Banks and B-mk-'rs Act. 1880, ?nd the Banks and Bankers Amendment Act. 1882. FRIDAY, the first day of Novem ber, 1895, from 12 o'clock neon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia offices of the undermentioned Banks.



For the Union Bank o? Australia, Ld.» G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WJNTEB, Inspector.



For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G, RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, C. G. ANDREWH S, 10 169 Acting General Manager.



Flowers. Flowers. A LL lovers of Flowers are reminded A- thab my Annuals, etc, from my first priise strains, wilt be ready for sending out first week in November, viz:-Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardlas, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Petunia, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—AH orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMBS"" PORTEE, Nurseryman a,nd Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSEKf, 10 XQ7 AHenton, Ashburton,



MODEL YACHT CLUB ENTRIES for Messrs Brown and McDonald's Trophy—the Gutter "Lady of the Lake "—will bo received by Mr W. G. Mu.rray or the Hon. Secre tary up to SATURDAY, November 2, at 4 p.m. For Boats parved c^6 of the solid only. Entrance Is, to be devoted to » L S^Qond priga 10 147



Public Notices, UT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEETINGS, Etc, SERVICES. SUNDAI—B 30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Preacher —Rev IJ. Blackburne. 3 p m.—Dromore—Rev H Purchae; Seafield — Rev J. Blackburne. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer—Rev J. Black burne.



II H E COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSORAHCB SOCIETY. (limited) offices in all ttte colonies and in the unitm) kingdom TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exoeeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of its existence. PREMIUMS MODERATE. I Claims paid immedia' ely on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force cut of Sur render Value as long ss there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forme and all informa tion to E. O. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. E. B. BESTELL, Looal Agent j or ABTHUB E. (HBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington. 10 154



public Notices. Henry Zander. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Finest Turistp Seeds, 1 Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard ftf&ngold & t arroi I feeed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned BAPE SEEdTkaPB SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES sheep~shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION U *S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums



Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES, RIBBONS, Ftc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and K. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DKESsTwBEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn,



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 & STOUT



of Best Branda, in Stock BICYCLES,~BICyCLES, Direct from the make**, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEAT.. fhf ATI I s XT OAT* GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Son Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co \



Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'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 Zealandia, in style and fit. Ladies' and Gents' Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.



Immense VV\V^ I linoleums Stock 1., I |k\ I Wholesale Carpets /\b 1 and \ Prices,



DON T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed, Carson and 00. are selling the Beat-of (Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Carson and Cos. They are large buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson a,nix Co, They have just got ia a fresh stock of Indian, China, and Oeylon ab the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the ' Pnow Baking Powder' (registered) ; manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and is packed In handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Niinmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Cakson and Co. They keep the Best Selection in town* IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weight?, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Tutpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from ■£■ to 2-inch mesh, call at Carson and Ca.'S where you will get verything up to da,te both in prfca and quality.



CARSON AMI! CO., Grocers and Ironmongers, IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, i XAITCKKII BTRCKT,



John Orr & Co.



IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON. AUR NEW STOCK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL? for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEff 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 36 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE BY Messrs Joseph Warner and SonsJ and William Bartleet and Sons, Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces, Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES Eleotro-plate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads "and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John Orr & Co. _



Business Notices. O-j OpCf) TO LEND in One o- More Sums, at Lowest Current rates, on First-class Freehold security. F, FERRIMAN. fT'HE undersigned is a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in large or small quantifier delivered at the Bone Mill, Wakanui Boad. F. FERRIMAN; i TjlOR SALE—A very Desirable Residence of eight rooms and Stables, to gether with half-acre of First-class land) on S.E. Belt. Small cash deposit, balance at low rate of interest. F. FERRIMAN.



FOE SALE. TOWN SECTIONS— 30 Acres First-class land, well watered, close to Dairy Factory 3 Acres Land and Small House. F. FBRRIMAN. PUBLIC "NOTICE, rjIRESPASSERS on the land of the undersigned (fronting on Jones Road) will be prosecuted, without respect of persons. F. FERRIMAN MALCOLM MILLAR. AshburtoD, September 20, 1895,



Wall Papers Wall Papers, O TONS OF WHITE LEAD 100 DRUMS UNSEED ,010 ex Aotea ex M&tatua, 15 Bales Paperhangings, Ths 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 Glood and Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware Every Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED ,W. B. COLLINS & CO. PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS



€*reat Clearing fc'ale OP BOOTS AUTO IHOEI. MES3RS 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 the Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Ashburton. SCORES OF PAIRS WILL BE SOLD UNDER COST PRICE. Our 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 besfbpportunity that they ever had to supply the needs 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 BEING V 0"UB EEPAIRS. This branch of the business will receive the Greatest Care and Prompt Attention. Old Customers will be pleased to find Mb Nicholas behind the counter. The Business is ander the management of Mk McDonald. We are prepared for a Crush. COME EARLY



ASHBURTON a GBICULTURAL and PASTORAL iV. ASSOCIATION'S mow OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be held on the ASBBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, | ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1895. OVER U4OO PAID IN PRIZE MONEY LAST EXHIBITION. Liberal Prize Schedule, together with numerous Special Prizes, again offered for competition. ENTRIfS (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, OCTOBER 25 W, SIMPSON, 10 77 Secretary, I Foe Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They I 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 neai^ 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l£d f &i 9d, and lie, by all Medi cine Vendor* throughout) the world, A simple, «af« and o«rt*in remedy.



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