PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, Ocbober 29 The Council met at 2.30 the shop bill It was decided to grant th<j House a second Conference on the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, and by 12 votes to 10 the Managers were instructed not to give way on "the question of exempting small shops At 5 p.m. the Council adjourned till 7.80 p.m. The Council resumed at 7 30 p m. RESERVES BILL In Committee on the Reserves Dis posal and Exchange Bill strong objection was taken to the measure on the ground that ft would mi_ up public, private, and local matters In reply to a question, the Speaker said that the Bill was contrary to the principles of the legislation of every country M Montgomery agreed to report pro gress qn the Bill, in order to consider the best course to adopt PUBLIC SECURITIES BILL The Public Securities Bill passed all its stages without amendment LOCAL AUTHORITIES LOANS CONVERSION BILL The Local Authorities Loans Conver sion Bill was read a Hecond time

LAND BILL . The Land Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages CHINESE IMIGRANTS BILL Mr Montgomery moved the second reading of the Chinese Imlgrants Act Amendment Bill, to raise the poll tax on Chinese from £10 to £100 ' Mr Phar*ayn said thab the far Eastern question was one that at present had a most important bearing on the colonies, and he thought that the policy embodied in this Bill was a most shortsighted one. He moved that the Bill be read a second time six months hence

Mr Rigg contended that the Chinese race was vicions in nearly every respect, and he asked the Council to uphold the standard of the Anglo-Saxon race In New Zealand

After further discussion the Bill was thrown out by 12 to 9 The Council adjourned till 2.30 p m. to-morrow

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 29 The House met at 11 a m. STAMPS ACT AMENDMENT BILL

Mr Reeves moved the second reading of the Stamps Act Amendment Bill, , which he explained was entirely one of departmental detail.—Carried by 31 to 23 ministers' salaries bill . The Premier moved the second reading j of the Ministers' Salaries and Allowances , Acb Amendment Bill. He s*id the in creased work which was now cast upon Ministers made it imperative that there should be an additional Minister if the work of the colony was to be properly carried out. The railway administration required the exclusive attention of one Minister, and that was the principal rea son why this Bill was broughb In. With the large Interests ab stake it was abso lutely necesiary that one Minister should give bfs whole time to the administration of the Railway Department, and the ex ra cosb entailed was merely a fraction. Other Ministers were overworked, particularly the Minister of Lands, and he should be relieved of some of his duties. The work of Ministers was growing, and the circum stances indisputably called for an addi tional Minister. As matters were at present lb was perfeb slavt-ry. Surely the country did not expect that Ministers in carrying out the administration of the colony should be worked to death Captain Russell expressed the highest admiration for the power of work possessed by the Premier, but thought Ministers need not be overworked if they arranged their work properly. He recognised that Ministers were to a great extent over worked, especially the Premier, but much of the work they done was not necessary. Ministersnow a-dayd were merely political machines instead of administrate, and they chased each other all ove ■ the colony in a mosb extraordinary way, and thus allowed their workin Wellington to largely accumulate. He questioned whether it was wise, in a House of seventy-four members, to Increase the present number of Ministers. He feared that to do so would tend to increase their autocratic power -Mr Ward defended the amounts in curred by Ministers to travelling ex penses, and said a correct return of all these had been laid on the table during the session The debata was adjourned till the afternoon BHOF3 AND SHOP AS IST ANTS BILL Mr Reeves brought up the report of the Conference on the Shopß and Shop Assis tants Bill, which was to the effect that a compromise could not be arrived ab. The Minißter explained that the Council's managers would not give way on any single fraction of a point, but he thought there was a possibility of a compromise if another Conference was held. He there fore moved that another Conference be asked for, and thab Messrs Reeves, Tanner, Pirani, and Thomas McKenzie, be appointed managers to represent the House

This was agreed to, aud the House rose at 110 pm. The House resumed at 2 30 p.m. MINISTERS' SALARIES RILL

After further debate, hi which Br Newman,' Mr Willis, Mr Saunders, Mr George Hutchison, Mr Reeves, Mr Duthie, Mr J. McKenzie, and MrG, W Russell took part, the second reading of the Ministers' Salaries and Allowances Bill was lost by 29 to 19 va.couver mail service Mr Ward laid on tbe table for ratifica tion the agreemenb in connection with the Vancouver mail service. He said that the necassary provision would be made in the Supplementary Estimates .SIR WALTER BUXLJER The Hon. Mr McKeizie laid on the table a letter from the Solicitor-General, to the effect that Sir Walter Buller'e statement respecting a bill of costs was entirely wrong At 4.4 ft the House adjourned till 7.3Q The House resumed a f 7.30 B'4,'AM_! acts amendment bill_ The Stamp Acts Amendment BUI wa3 Committed In clause $ the annual fee payable by companies under the Act was reduced from £200 to £50 The Bill was reported, read a third time and passed MINING BILL A Conference was appointed with the Legislative Council on the amendments in the Mining i_ct Amendment Bill THE SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES The House went into Committee of Supply for the consideration of the Supplementary Estimates In the Colonial Treasurer's Depart ment £100, as a fee to Sir Julius Vogel as Financial Adviser to tho Government, was strongly opposed by Mr Duthie and Mr Saunders

The Premier defended the vote, and spoke of the great services rendered to the colony by Sir Julius Vogel The mp'ion by Mr Lariiach to omit the item was rejected by 45 to 6 Mr Dv hie moved that the item £500, expenses of the Colonial Treasurer to London, be struck out

Mr George Hutchison asked whether this was a final payment, or whether it fag merely an account

_The Premier raid that ib was a final p yment. Considering the success of Mr Ward'.s mission, he did nob think that t-he amount was at all extravagant Eventually Mr Duthie withdrew his amendment On the vote of £5000 for the Vancouver mail service, Mr Ward explained the terms of the agreement, which had been laid on the table during the day. He thought thab this service would be a very valuable one for the colony j After some discussion the Premier offered to withdraw the item to-night, and j bring down resolutions for confirmaton J by the House to-morrow

Captain Russell said thab lb was im possible to discuss the question at such shorfe nobice, and be held bhab the con tract should have been on the table for ab least a month , Mr Ward said thab he had Intended f bringing the matter before the House; before this, bub he had been prevented by other business | Eventually the item was withdrawn, on the understanding that resolutions would be brought down next day Wkllington, October 30 The House met at 11 a.m. 41 MORE PRIVILEGE." Mr R, Thompson asked the Treasurer whether he had seen a paragraph in last night's Post to the effect that Mr Ward had met Mr Murray, ' late general manager of the Bank of New Zealand,' on board the Hauroto, and that Mr Ward's statement to the contrary was absolutely untrue. Mr Ward said the statement in the paper was absolutely untrue, and diametrically opposed to fact. He might say he had given instructions to his ; solicitors in Welling on to take action against the paper in question. Mr Ward then read voluminous corresprndence on the subject, including letters from Messrs Henry McKenzie, T. Watson, and Murray, all of whom dented that Mr Ward had met Mr Murray in their company, as had been alleged. The correspondence between Mr Duthie (who had made the original statement in the House) and Mr Ward was also read

Mr Ward said he made no reflection on Mr Duthie, whom he remarked was an honorable man, bub had been incorrectly informed

Mr Duthie said he waa informed by two respectable citizens that Mr Ward had met Mr Murray on his arrival, and had been seen conversing on the Hauroto with Mr Murray

Mr Ward absolutely denied thab he had come sed with Mr Murray on theoccasion, and said he would give the persons who made that statement an opportunity of repeating it on oath

After a discus ion lasting the whole of the morning, a motion by Mr Ward that the correspondence on the sibj ct be laid on the table of the House was carried by 32 to 14 and the House rosa at 1 10

ANNIVERSARIES, Etc.

Wealeyan Home Mission Fund

The annual public meeting in connec tion wi:h this fund was held in the Waterton Wesleyaa Church on Tuesday night. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was nob up to the usual average. The chair was taken by the Rev C. Abernethy, who gave a report of the income and expenditure for the year. The gross income waa shown to be £2500, while the expenditure somewhat exceeded that amount. Of this amount £873 15s is devoted towards the Maori missions, while the balance is spout in assisting dependent circuits. Ib also showed that the number of agents at work in the mission was* 51, being mide up as follow : —8 Maoris, 5 missionaries in the gold fields, 4 doing evangelistic work in the gum fields, 4 others a_iongt he sawmMers, 8 others on the various new settlements in the North I.Und, and the remainder in circuits where pioneer or missionary work is being done. Daring last year two new churchs had been built, and 182 members added to the church rolls.

The Ray C. H. Standage cf Temuka was then introduced to the meeting. He had been appointed by the last Nelson conference to act as deputation in the interests of the fund in the Willowby circuit. He de'i?ered a very interesting address, full of information as to how the fund hid in the past (and was stiil doing) rendered timely help to struggling circuits. He also spoke of the aims of the church in connection with the missions, and with all the persuasive eloquence at his command urged upon these present to assist in carrying on the work.

The collection having been been taken up the receipts for the year from Waterton including boxes, were shown to be £4 3. 2d, as against £3 6s 3d last year. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Standage for his address, and the meeting closed.

Wesleyan Sunday School.

Though the weather was not favorable, there was a most gratifying attendance at tho public soiree and lecture which took place ab the Wealeyan Church on Tuesday night. Tables were laid in the main building for the adults, and a large number of children had tea in the school room. Unusual taste had been displayed in the decoration of the tables, which looked pretty and attractive. Quality seemed to vie with quantity as far a* the comestibles were concerned, the only cause for regret being thab there were nob more present to enjoy them. Any at tempt to name those who have taken part in the woik connected with this anni versary celebration would be unsuccessful, bub the oihcers, on whom most of the re sponsibility rests, gratefully acknowledge the many and varied channels through which assistance came, Before eight o'clock the pews were re arranged, and the after-meeting commenced, Rev, T. G, Brooke being in the chair. A balance sheet and report were read by the superin tendent, from which we gather there will be a small credib balanoe on the working expenses when the net proceeds of the anniversary have been brought to account, the only liability then being £15 7a con connected with the purchase of a piano. There are 424 b.oks in the library, which during the past year has had a thorough overhaul; and there are 56 male and 44 female readers, fhe scholars total 167, there being nineteen teachers and offica-bearers regularly employed, wi.h eight auxiliary teachers. The report generally had a hopeful ring about it, and contained an amount of interesting information con cerning the work done during the last twelve months. The Rsv Dr Hosking then gave his lecture on " Science and the Bible," which was a masteily deliver ance, and gave evidence of much study and research. Dividing his subject into two parts, tho lecturer claimed that the Bible was in complete harmony with what ia known as physical and mental science. Dr Hosking was not long in getting in touch with his audience, the interest of which he secured from start to finish. There were a large number of scholars and members of the choir again present, and several of ths festival hymns were re peated, and were much appreciated.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

GEINEBAL BOOTH

Hobart, October 29 General Booth, interviewed, said that he hel'eved that New Zealand intended to work with tbe Army in dealing with fallen humanity, and that' the Government were going to grant him £500 per year towards the women's rescue work, and he hoped that a similar sum would be granted to Prison Gate work. He added that the Hon. Mr Seddon considered it a small sum to ask for.

The Drought.

Adelaide, October 29^ The drought is working wide dis \ aster to the farmers and pastoralists in the northern areas. The crops are ruined and there is no feed whatever. The sheep are dying in hundreds, and the owners are cutting the throats of a large number for the sake of the skins.

Resignation of the French Premier

Paris, October 28 Owing to the hostile vote in the Chamber of Deputies respecting the Southern Railway scandal, M. Ribot, the Premier, has resigned. Paris, October 29 A motion of M. Rouaorit that an enquiry be held into the Southern Railway scandal, and those connected with it prosecuted, was carried in tbe Chamber of Deputies by 101. It was in consequence of this that the Premier, who strongly opposed the motion, re signed. The resignation has been accepted by the President. The Socialists and Conservatives united and secured an unexpected victory. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously decided not to prevent its members participating in financial syndicates.

A Royal Betrothal

London, October 29 It is officially announced that the Princess Maude, of Wales, has been betrothed to Prince Charles, second son of the Crown Prince of Denmark.

Acquiring Territory

London, October 29 It is reported that Mr Chamberlain approves of a scheme for acquiring territory in Northern Australia.

TUB ASHBUiiTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1895.



BETTER THAN GOLD, There but few things in this world more highly appreciated or eagerly sought after than gold. Why? Not because it ia an attractive color ; not because it weighs more than any other metal; not because it lengthens life. No. But it brings the necessaries, and if plentiful, the luxuries of life. It gives a certain social standing to its possessor ; it brings friends, flattery, and smiles, and veneers ungentlemanly, or even otherwise questionable actions, and smooths pathways otherwise rough. But when the dear wife, or son, or daughter liea stricken with pain and feebleness; when disease racks the mind and body ; when the dear one loae3 the natural buoyancy, sparkle, energy, and vitality ; then the glitter of gold becomes almost repulsive ; its useless ness brings a loathing. Mr W. R. Lawson, of the firm of Lawson and Grieve, the well known shoeing forge, Camperdown, Vict., says:—'Whilesuffering from constantly re curring attacks of Lumbago, which were little short of continuous, I tried all sorts of remedies without effect, including injections of morphia, which only acted temporarily in allaying pain, but produced no permanent improvement, and my medical man was incapable of relieving me. I then commenced Warner's Safe Cure, and although it may seem strange I actually felt relief from the first dose I took, and when I had finished taking one bottle I was all right again. I feel much pleasure in stating that I attribute my recovery to this medicine alone,' To him, as to thousands of others, it has proven better than gold.



Best Family Medicine cure Sick Headache, Constipation, © DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take, The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers or as a family inedieinc, Ayer's Pills are the best iv the world, AYER'sTpiLLS, Made by Dr. J.(J. Ayer & Co.,Lowell,Mass..U.S.A. HIGHEST AWABDS AT THE World's Sreat Expositions. r — »■ ---f''-'" i'.f warn of cheap imitations. The nam© - Ayer's Jills —is blown in llie glass of each _i oiu but Ilea.



Our better halves say they could nob keep ! house without Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy. Ib 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 ib has been sold for years and is well known. Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whooping cough; that it cures these ailments quickly and permanently, and that it is pleasant and safe for children to take or sale by Ashburton Drug Company. One Box ofClarke's 841 Pills is warran ted* to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendois thronghoub the World. ! Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland ! Counties Druo CoMPAny, Lincoln, England



Tenders. . 1 TENDERS, A TENDER haa been accepted for ploughing ab Lagmhor. DONALD MoLEAN, 1Q 181 Lagmhor. TENDERS. TENDERS are required by TUES DAY, November 5, for—First, Alterations to Buildings on Tinwald Domain ; second, Painting Buildings, etc, Apply 10X89 FQQKS & SON.



Messrs Craighead and Berryman have already taken a large number of orders for summer suits of Exhibition tweeds, etc., since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth page. They have reduced their prices 15s to 20a per suit,. —(advt. Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago,sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle give* relief. Price IQs, post free. J. W. Oey'«u, P.G, Bex 234, Dunedin,



? Frledlander Bros., Limited. 'THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1595. VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY, FURNITURE, Etc T4/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER 8R05.,. il_L Limited, instructed by Mrs J. G. Restell, (who is removing to Nelson) WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION | on above date, THAT VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, No. 465, situated ab the corner of Have lock and Williams Streets, together with the substancially built and well finished house erected thereon. Aho, wash house and other neces sary buildings, which, with nicely laid out garden and orchard, should command the attention of anyone in want of such a property. ALSO— AT THE SAME TIME ON THE PREMISES, The Whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consisting of— First class Piano by Haake, almost new; Dining, Sitting, and Bedroom Fur niture, Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth; also a quantity of kitchen utensils, etc. Sale commences at 12 o'clock with furni ture, and property at 2.30 p.m. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 10 121 Auctioneer.



I Alfred Harbison. i saMrd__yT^ SPECIAL ENTRY. DRAWERS, Chairs, Table, Fender and Irons, Oilcloth, Whatnots, Waahstande, Looking Glasses, Crockery. ALFRED HARRISON, . 10 183 Auctioneer. P—M ■IM-1111 111 l___WP~-----*--_B | D. Thomas, ! Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WIIHOUT COMMISSI )N, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, 10 Ashburton.



I National Mortgage & Agei-cY [ Company, NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY op NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE; 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. I



Government Notices.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS & FARES NOVEMBER 1, FOR ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW. EXCURSION tickets ab 21 per mile first class, Id per mile second (mileage counted one way on y ; minimum 4s first class, 2s second ; ordinary fares from shorter distances), will be issued to Ashburton ab Timaru, Christchurch, and intermediate stations, and Mount Somers and Methven branches, for morning trains on November 1, available for return till November 2. A train will leave Ashbur ton fealeyirda Siding ( pposite to Show Ground^) at 5.30 p.m., Ashburton 5 45,! for Timaru. The train to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5.55 p.m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than time table times. The train from Rakaia to Methven will wait for the express train from Ashburton and run 40 minutes later thau timetable times. Fuller particulars in posters. 10 168 BY ORDER.



THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Intereat and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUriCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange- j ments in London for the disposal of Wool I and c_n place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over 18,000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the .special account c f principals WOOLPAOKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates JPoTE - Wool consigned to the Company atLyttalto'n forfehipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free of Cfiaroe G.F.MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton.



T. Bullock. a O LET—Dwelling House in Tancred * street. Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. T. BULLOCK. FOR MALE—T.S.B 805 and 80^7tach containing | acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK T O~LE~T7 AN OFFICE in the At cade T BULLOCK 7_l_fw_TLD7~ "~~* FOR SALE —FOUR SECTIONS. One Acre All in one block. T. BOLLOCK TINWALD. f|lO LET,—Cottage near the Hotel, I lately occupied by Mr A. St. Quintin. Apply T. BULLOCK ft .0 LET, at a low rental, commodious JL shop, corner of the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. """IOFARMEKS DEALERS ANtP OTHERS. TO BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE on account of the Mortgagee, R.S, 26685 containing 100 acres, situated about 4 miles from the County Salayards. Price £2 IQj per acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



PUBLIC NOTICES



Public Notices. QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. o MEETINGS, Etc. THURSDAY.—Women's Confirmation Class in the Church ab 7-30 p.m. (G.F.S. ab7 p.m.) SATURDAY.—Confirmatl n Class—ll a.m. in the Church. SERVICES, FRIDAY.—HoIy Communion — 7.30 a.m. (All Saints Day) Evening Prayer— 7.Q0 p in. SUNDAY.—II a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. 3 p.m. —Service at Greenstreet. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. bHOWDim^HOWDAyT! PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH ANINTT__r_ _L_3A. Tea on Tables from 4 till 7 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING, 730 pm Rev. A. Mitchell, the popular Christ church Baritone, and Mrs Mitchell will sing. Solos by local favorites. Music by Choir and Orchestra. Addresses by Popular Speakers. Bachelors' Table an attraction. TICKETS, Is Od. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS BY REV A. MITCHELL, ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3. Morning 11, Afternoon 3, Evening 6.30. AFTERNOON SONG SERVICE A 10 167 SPECIALTY. ______ -



SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY, j PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Amendment Acb, 1882. FRIDAY, the first day of Novem ber, 1895, from 12 o'clock neon, is hereby appointed, a Special Bank Part Holiday ab the Ashburton and R,akaia offices of the undermentioned Banks. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, C. G. ANDREWHS, 10169 Acting General MM»*gtti



JR. Murray <& Son, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS <& OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in Ashburton. TI/E still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branohes of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through -1 out the District. E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP 1 AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find ib to their advantage to communicate wibh me.



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHRISTCHURCH. iSestcll X £i>owdingr, COMMISSION AGENTS, BURNETT STREET, TT AYE ON S" A L E, — Several lines of good OATS, Etc, MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Lungworm Drench, Foot-rot Ointment. AIso—CARBOLIC PUMICE SOAP, For Scrubbing Wood-work. Makes Brass shine like Gold, and Tin like Silver.—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENTS FOR— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Walter A. Wood. Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Duval and 00., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected. Trade Books posted and Accounts collected EESTELL AND DOWDING, , JSuwnrax Stobbt, opposite Orange Hall.



Public Notices. WE ARE EXHIBITrXG AT THE ASHBURTON A. & P. SHOW ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I, TN CONJUNCTION WITH MESSRS MORROW, BASSETT & 00.— THE CELEBRATED MoOORMICK REAPER & BINDM the new Mccormick daisy REAPER (Side Delivery) THE NEW MoOORMICK BIG "4" MOWER THE TIGER HAY RAKE



In Conjunction with Messrs SCOTT BROS.— > A Large Assortment of their CELEBRATED RANGES & STOVES which will be Shown



WORKING ORDER. ALSO— BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OILS, GORSE KNIVES, Etc, and Request the Inspection of Same by anyone on the ground. JOHM ORR & GO. ASHBURTON. Henry Zander* T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S •*- SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip $ieeti£.



Including Imperial • Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold X Carrot $eed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEED7I-PE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOCK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP"SHEAES, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, end Black, In one and five-gallon druma GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash



WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT of Best Brands, in Stock BIOTCI_ES,"BIOyOLES. Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT., Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society 1 J T Ford and Co.i



j __ ___Biisines3 notices vlffll PAPERHANGINGS || ATJR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 W_LL PAPERS have justcowi jl U to hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been (11 approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choose from, there (if being upwards of 227 different patterns. ' The Papers are direct from the If famous manufactory of Messes Cablyle & Clegg, London. I |l lilt 'II J. WILSON, . ii PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITE!*, /;§||| Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. 10 i||':||| £50- Reward. .J|J| IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Bho^|| ■ MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE,' 'ffl the Cheapest and Moat Reliable Boot Store in' Ashburton. 2000 pound •to^fl to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. ■ note- r . i:,■;;■;:■ f§f Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men _ Strong Shooters 9a lid :"'■: till Maids Best Kid Shoes 5a 6d Ladies' Best Canvaa Shoes 4s 9d || Ladies Pretty Tan Straps 6a 6d -adies'Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d ;.": ¥W?W 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. K^flf Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School B<K>_*--I|l It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to bay. ' Ttw^.ll Goods and Prices speak for themselves. ■!;:.s;rsj J. MEL LOB, 111 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ■■• "'j| j B Established Over 30 years - | BEST SELECTED STOCK CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHFR IN NFW ZEALAND COMPLETE FORNISHINGS FOR V^ BEDROOM _SlO lOff, Beadstead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Duchesse Chest, A ll Carpets from 3s Gd made and laid Free^f Charge. I COLOMBO ST|EET_&_ CATHEDRAL A. Marshall, Manager. 10 180 ASHBURTONINDUSTRIAL LAZ/iRUS'S SIGHT TESTINtI AND* BUILDING SOCIHITS'. SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. APPROPRIATION of £300 will b_ Sole a 3 ent for Ashburton District, sold by Auction in the Orange Hall on C C A L E X, TUESDAY; 29bh inst., at 7.30 p.m. I *!____g_ Secretary. g^f" ?™ . NOTICE. j AZARF'." "——* JL_J con for? ass c<ir c itti _>».''r IF WILLIAM GEORGE COLLINS, spoil you. eye* by tfting badly Svmx sop of the late William Colliks, of Spectacle* 5 9 Springsfcon, farmer, will call on the under- ■ signed he will hear of something to his ASHBURTON advantage. WESLEY A N SUNDiY SCHOOL. Any person knowing the address of the «.„„ H „„_,._ above William George Collins will. narmg cquare. oblige by forwardbg^me^o^^^ < ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL' - 191 Hereford Street, Christclmrch.^ I -^ ANI 7S CIUREj j ~~ ~~ j TO-NIGHT. ©<% ! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. \{| jj T EOTURE entitled " Science and the H I * Bible,'* by Rev J. Hocking, and \Jv _^\ I Special Musical Selections by Scholars IS. «_\ O Im & Choirs. >*^V fj_ Tea at 6. Lecture at ?30. y\? Admission.—Tea and Lecture, ls 6d 5^ Lecture only, Is. Children half price. g iok) 5N I A Lawrie dtCo., j SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, *Q *39 iR_ nO ; T Showing a full assortment Ashburton domain board, *•*■ oi TEN POUNDS REWARD. SPRING fI^HE above Reward will be Paid to *aiJ fi. any Person who will furnish cvi- /-__ gn/i a «£-__»' _~*.-""-/"*__"•_•"'* ""' dence that will lead to the conviction of OUmlVlC_r_ ljL>ULJ£.> I any Pert on or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. including— By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. PR™S, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, October, 1895. 10_72 SATTEEN?, DELAINES, Flowers, Flowers »i galateas, dress materials . A LL lovers of EWers are reminded ] k all th« t-tert designs. | -"- thab my Annuals, etc., from my J first prize strains, will be ready for sending I ■ ] out first week in November, viz : —Asters, j Annual Chrysanthemums. GaiUardias, I Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, 1 Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, g un Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Ribbons, etc etc. ' Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. Men'- and Boys' Straw Hats, Suits, N.8.-All orders by post or otherwise Ti ' will receive my prompt attention. , •ues > onira m vanety. JAMES" PORTER. Ladieß' arid n Gents' J K an ' Leather aud ' Uanvas tenoes, Nurseryman aud Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, — L°_J__L___^l*iS!^^ THESE GOO - s ARE ALL ENTIRELr SUA VIWGrt NEW AND PAS^IONAET F. DESIRING to supply a long felt want in Ashburton, lam pleased to , - notify to the Public generally, that I have •«*" ot,' r just received a stocked :. > v. Specially imported Select' Pfjajp EXTRKMKLY f W RATEt F R From America, with the very latest Qt\ .s, ]_[ improvements, and so am now able to give my customers Ihe mosb comfortable j shave in town. * — A. Lawrie &Co • R. D. WILSON, s .- It will be an agreeable surprise to person* HATRDRESSER* subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn (Late McGregor's) in the premises of that prompt relief may be had by taking Mp f 1 PEROV Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea ivin x_^ „ L Remedy. In many instances the attack may Tobacconist, East Street. be prevented by taking this remedy as soon (Nexc Ashburton Drug Company). as the first symptoms of the disease appear, J.O 66 I For sale by Assbdrton Dbuq Company,