European and Other Forcing Items.

London, October 19 Lord Rosebery, speaking at Scar borough, said the Liberals would oppose, without a possibility of com promise s any attempt to disturb the settlement of the education question. Liberalism, he declared, was never more alive and never more needed. Alone they were able to fight revolu tionary theories, and possessed moral force making for the freedom of majorities in Wales, Ireland and Scot land.

Mr Chamberlain has ordered Maxim guns to defend the frontier of British Guiana, where it is expected that Venfzuelan forces may attempt to cross. The colonial authorities declined to vote the expense. Cairo, October 19 A steamer collided with a local ferry boat, which sank ; fifty were drowned.

IHto ABffißtJßTOtf GtJAIbIAN: MOftDAT, OGTOfeEB 21, 1895.



Mr Btodribb'a advertisement (the Blue House, East Street) ia unavoidably held over to-day.



•KEATINGS POWDER' destroys Bugs, Pleas, Moth-, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder ia extraordinary. It is perfectly clean In application 1 See the article you purchaie is Kbatings, ie. t with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, as imitations are noxious and iaeffectual, Sold in tine, 6d and 1* each, by all chemists.



[ E. W. Hanttlei 5. E. W. HANMiiR. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receiye wool from my clients to make advances without com mission on any clips that may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND ING OIL are stocked by me. E. W. HANMER. Ashbarton, October 14, 1895. 10 89 ~~~ J- ~T. FordT " J. T. FOED AND CO. Wol Season, 1895-96, LpOR the coming aeason we have made *- arrangements with Mr E. W. Hanmer, of West Street;, Ashburton, for oar WOOL to be received and displayed there. The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of access to Buyers. MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE FIBERAL 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 GBARGE WHATEVER, to deliver ib FREE ON THUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmere afterwards wiah it sold by us at Christchurch. Date of First Sale at Ashburten will be held on TUESDAY, November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford & Co., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburton T. Bullock. rilO LET—Dwelling House in Tailored I street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. 11.I 1. BULLOCK. QA rj ACRES, fronting Seafield ' Otfc I Road, being R.S.s 26727 and 26859. Offers are Invited for this property. Exceptionally ea^y terms of payment. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE — FOUR SECTIONS. One Acre All in one block. T. BDLLOOK FOR SALE-—T.S.s 805 and 806, each containing £.acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, VALUABLE SUBUBBAN PROPERTY -| f\ ACRES Magni6cent Land, having JL v " three frontages on Winter, Allen, and Middle roads, surrounded by well grown Plantations, Allenton Suburban District, Very desirable site for a private residence; healthy locality. To be sold as a whole, or in two lots. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK HpO LET, at a low rental, Shop and JL Dwellinghouse in Moore street, in Block known as Corapton's Buildings T BULLOCK. LX)R SALE—Capital Building Site, " between Aitken and Grey Streets. One acre, bein? T.S. 851, and others. Terms if required. Also, one acre front ing iho Town Belt), West; good site for a private residence. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TWO special sums to lend on Freehold A Security, viz , £500 and £200 at current rates. Apply to T. BULLOCK. National Mortgage & Agency Company, TVTATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 111 AGENOY COMPANY op NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICfi: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT, THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF TSEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Ccrrent Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool ani csn place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over IB>ooo Bales- Clients a a reminded that the Com pany's Articles of Association provide f<<r Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trasb for tho special account cf principals WOOLPACKS, SBIMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note— Wool consigned to the Company atLyttalton for Shipment will be received Into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Fkee of Charge ' G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch, W. WALLIS, 1Q 119 Agent, Ashburton. WANTID Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggios, Foldere, and everything in the optical line at S. S*ub#'s, Optician* Ym irp the New Vmw Tobacco



PUBLiO NOTICE. notice" mBE HAKAIA BRIDGE- is again JL OPEN to Road Traffic at Night. FY ORDER Resident Engineer's Office, Cbristehurch, October 19, 1895. 10 130 WANTED— First-class Hotel Oock. I Apply, ' % 10 138 Aahborton Hotel. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. -VTOMINATIONfe CLOSE Jj^ AT THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, TONIGHT (MOKBAY) At half-past nine. R. J. HENRY, 10 135 Secretary. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. ITRBPHENA' BUTLICR, of Ash > burton, being the holder of a Publican's License in reepeot of the house and premises situate at Ashburton, known us Butler's Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashbarton, on the fifth clay of December, 1895, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to PATRICK DEVANE, my appo;ntee. Dated the 15th day of October, 1895 TREPHJKNA BUTLER. B. G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashbarton. 10 127 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE, I PATRICK DEVANE, of Ashbarton. » being the holder of a Publican's License, in respect of the house and premises situate at Aahburton, known as the Ashburton Hotel, do hereby pive notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to bo holden at the Courthouse, Aehburton, on the fifth day of December, 1895, apply for a, transfer of the said License from myself to MATTHEW BARR SHAW, my appointee. Dated this 15th day of October 1895. PATRICK DEVANE. E. G. Cmsf, Solicitor. 1(^128 ot. BT¥Flilß¥ rs~oirFßo¥ o ■ — MEETINGS, Etc. MONDAY—Teachera' Meeting and Bible Class in the Schoolroom—7.Bo. p.m. WEDNESDAY — Men's Confirmation Class and Brotherhood of St Andrew, in the Schoolroom—7 30 p.m. THURSDAY—GirIs' Friendly Society—7 S.m. Women's Confirmation Class io the Irarch, at 7-30 V-m- FRIDAY—*Choir Practice, at 8 p.m. SATURDAY- Confirmation Class in the Chorch, at 11 a.m. * A fall attendance is requested. SERVICES. FRIDAY—Short Service and Preparation for Holy Communion. All Communicants are earnestly invited to attend. SUNDAIt—B 30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. Preacher—Rev J. Blaekburne. 3 p.m.—Dromore—Rev H. Porchas; Seafield — Rev J. Blackbarne. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer—Rev J. Blaek burne. ASHBURTON WESLEY AN SUNDiY SCHOOL. Baring Square. AISTMVERSARY FESTIVAL SUNPAY, OCTOBER 27. SERMONS by the B&v J- Hosking, D,D , and Special Music by SchoJare, Oholr and Orchestra. Morning at II ; evening at 6 30. Special address to scholars by Dr Hosking at 8 p.m. TEA AND LECTURE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER £9. Lecture entitled "Science and the Bible," by Rev J. Ho&king, and Special Maeical Selections by Scholars and Choirs. Tea at 6. Lecture at 7.30 Admission Is 6d ; Children half price. 10 34 "^ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ANNOALJiEUNiQN. THE Aahburton Presbyterian Con gregation will hold their Annual Reunion in the Volunteer Drill Hall, Burnett Sireefe Weste, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Tables will be laid at 6 o'clock. After Meeting at 8 o'clock, EXCELLENT MUSICAL PRO GRAMME, With full Orchestra. Addresses by Popular Speakers. 10 52



Public Notices. ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.S.A. THE Half-yearly meeting of members will be held at the Club Ho- ma on TUESDAY EVENING, the 22nd inst, at 8 p.m. for the purpose of receiving half-yearly balance sheet. Election of officers and general. 10 114 BY OBDER. CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS AT THE ASHBURTON SHOW. OWING to your Show not being held till November 1, it will be IM POSSIBLE to accept Entries of Stock for the Christchurch Show. Our Catalogue must be issued on November 8, conse quently it would be impossible to do so were we to hold it over for entries of Stock exhibited at Ashbarton on Novem ber 1, a circumstance we much regret. M. MURPHY, 10128 Secretary ASHBUBTON A GRICULTURAL and PASTORAL i*. ASSOCIATION'S SHOW | OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1895. OVER *400 PAID IN PRIZE MONEY LAST EXHIBITION. Liberal Prize Schedule, together with numerous Special Prizes, again offered for competition. ENTRIES (which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by Entrance Fees) must be in the hands of the Secre tary not later than 6 v M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26. W, SIMPSON, 10 77 Secretary. Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied afc CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. j D. THOMAS, 10 ABhburton. Andreio Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNET?, FRENCH FLOWERS, L^.CES, RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D, Featherbone, Y. and !N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESsTIWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, 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 vC\V^ I linoleums Stock \ ji ||^\ Wholesale Carpets A» and \ \ i ?rices* Fragrant and Gmtferting-^New Vmus



I Pr,t3iie Notices. i Henry Zander r | f HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S A SO PPL if OF Finest Turnip Heeds, - Including Imperial Green Globe, Fostertonj Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammotb, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Afao&oM & Carrol Need. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned jKAPE SEEdTraPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano ! MANURES SHEEP~SHEAKS, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION U * S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BEAKDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. wooiTpacks, 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 Brands, in Stock BIOYCLESrBICY-CLES, Direct from the maker, and to Ibe 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 Flro Insurance Office Auitrslian Mntoal Provident Society J T Ford and Co John Orr & Co IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON. AUR NEW STOOK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASBITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL fob SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IX One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHAJSGINGS GARDES TOOLS IN GREAT VARIEIY THE F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 inches wids 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 Sons and William Bartleet and Sons. Including— Rods in Greenhearfc, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and. Gut Traces, Fishing Waders, Gafis and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES Electroplate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John Orr & Go,



Business Notices. _—_. IW.BIVITUIIJB. FfJMWITUMB. LINOLEUM, CAEPETS, RUGS, MATS, etc. JAPANESE AND INDIAN MATTING just arriving to be sold cheaper J than ever. Come and see our prices DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM FURNITURE" in stock, and made to order in any design by first class tradesmen PICTURE FRAMING carefully attended to at prices to suit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Olegg's Perambulators, at Ghristofiurch prices Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agents for Exhibition Prize Venetian Blinds Christchurch Art Wicker Works T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, EIC, OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON £50 Reward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton,, 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies* Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d Jbadies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. It -will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy, The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. —NOTE ADDRESS- J, MEL L O JB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ; SPRING. SPRING. " The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. TIHKSE GOODS havo been selected with great care in London and ManJ I Chester, personally by ME W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience d£ the Home market and knowledge of Ashbutton wants and requirements snabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at " THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety aad Durablity. Everything is new, th very cream of fashion at Horna for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, , Stoves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots, You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. W> H. COLLIEK, | THE *< € © Bi9 B «•" Fiiedlander Bros., Limited, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FRES Of COMMIS SIQN, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for ship ment to the Home market. i We leave it optional with our Clients to have their Wool offered here or at Christchurch, where we have again secured the same well lighted and centrally situated Stores which we used last season, and we have every facility for making a good display of all clips, whether large or small. No charge will be made for transferring clips from Ashburton to Christchurch except railage, Friedlander Bros., Limited. 10118 . ___________ WAHtfJEI* KM©Wl¥— ttTE are imklng a SUIT, WITH EXTRA TROUSERS, to measure, from a Good Colonial Tweed for SIXTY-THREE SHILLINGS. TROUSERS TO MEASURE from ... 12s 9d BEST SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS to measure ... ... 19s 6d ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. — KEADYMADE CLOTHING A SPECIALTY — Grand Value in Boys', Youths' and Men's Tweed Suits. Shirts, Socks, Ties, and Underclothing in Great Variety. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR BOOTS we absolutely'guarantee are the best value in the trade, ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. DRESSES MADE till the End of October for 8s 6d, for all materials at 1b 6d per yard and upwards. Grand Selection to choose from. ASHBUETON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR MILLINERY Is the MOST STYLISH and CHEAPEST In Ashfenrbon. All Millinery TRIMMED FREE OF OHARGE. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. COTTON DRESS GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY OF STYLES & PRICES. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. H. 0, SBRIMPTQN, Manager,



Business .Notices . . DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans 'Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skias, Fats, Hides, etc, on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Bakaia Clients and others that 1 have appointed Mb W Barcock as my Agent in the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburtcn I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskina, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go/s Manures, ; I CAN SUPPLY Superpkosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JUNIOE TOODS* David Thomas, ASHBURTON. tfreat Clearing Sale OF BOOTH AWO 81108 8. MESSRS MCDONALD & McDIARMID, having Purchased the Business of S. Anderson, East Street, at a discount of about 30 per unt off Oost Price, have decided to give the Public the benefit of the bargain. This is not a sale of a few hundreds of pairs o£ samples which csin 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 COW PRICF. [)ur Windows and Door will be crowded with the Greatest Bargains ever seen ALL COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AT CO.ST PRICE.. Heads of Families who buy our own make will find this the best Opportunity bhat they ever had to supply the needs of the household. Gentlemen will find upon visiting our establishment that we have line* 3t goads which cannot be procured in the ordinary drapery boot shop. THIS GREAT SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Gome Early and bring the Money with you. It will pay you to buy fraoiy NOTHING RESERVED^ EVERY LINE REDUCED BEING YOUR EEPAIRS. This branch of the business will receive the Greatest Care and Prompt Attention. Old Customers will be pleased to find Mr Nicholas behind the counter. The Business is under the management of Mr McDonald. We are prepared for a Crush. COME EARLY SHEARMAN BROS," ~ GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm of Maconochie Bros., London, a consignment of ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glass Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Silvoceas KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. AH the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresh, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our customers as splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's. Lime Juice, Limt Juice Cordiai, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. SHEEP SHEARS. SHtiEP SHEARS We have in Stock the famous 8.8 A. Sheep Shears; also a nice lob of Turkey Oilstones. Sole Agent for the Tiger Blended Teas, in £tb and lib packets, 51b and 101b tins Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE in Ashburtou for GROCERIES, CROCKERY & HARDWARE SATISFACTION 18 OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Wall Papers, Wall Papers, « TONS OF TKHITE LEAD 100 DRUMS LINSEKD Pl^ ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangingu Tha Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered in this District Call Early. We have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS in the market We have an exceedingly Good and Choice Selection o£ Electroplate War* Every Articlk Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED, W. H. COLLINS & CO. PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AW MBBCSANTS