PARLIAMENTARY.

LIGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, September 2 The Council met at eleven, THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND ANT) BANKING BILL. The Bank of New Zealand and Banking Bill waa introduced and read a first time. Sir Patrick Buckley moved that the Standing Orders be suspended in order that the Bill pass all its stages in one day, as the Bank Note Issue Act lapsed to-, day. | Messrs Shrimski and Pharazyn deprecated I this coercion and blamed the Government for leaving the matter so long. The motion was carried by nineteen to thirteen. Sir Patrick Buckley, in moving the second reading, said it was fortunate for the Bank that its domicile had been changed to the colony, for it was not till the present directors had tak«n it over j

that the real position was known and

communicated to Government, who im mediately took Parliament into its con fidence. He believed the Bank was a good property, and they would consider the various interests of the colony in granting it assistance.

Mr Pharazyn said had the same in formation been before the Council last year the Bank Guarantee Act would not have been passed. He with others had supported the measure on bhe assur ance of Government that the Bank would be placed on a perfectly sound foundation, and would not have to come to the Legis lature again. He felt now there was nothing for it bat to pass this bill, but as far hack as the time of Mr Ballance there had been correspondence between Govern ment and the bankers, warning Govern ment of the position of the Bank of New Zealand. It would be a serious thing if the Bank went into liquidation. The weak points of the proposal were the value of the assets and the amount of calls that might be paid by shareholder.. Taking Mr Foster's estimate, the estates would not pay four per cent, and no on» would purchase land expecting to pay less than from Beven to eight per cent The colony had gone into a system if land legislation which sacrificed their land revenue, and under the Land for Settle-

ment Act destroyed all feeling of security. Though the Bank had been to blame, the position was made worse by the legislation of the present Government, which gave them a fair claim on the colony. The suspension of the bank would create a commercial crisis, aud on this ground he considered the Council wise In pasdng the Bill, but he was afraid there was no finality in Jfc. He approved of the amalga mation proposals

Mr Rigg was of opinion that the Go vernment judging from their action throughout this banking business were hopelessly incapable of dealing with the question. Tbe Australian crisis should have prepared them for this

emergency, but they had failed com pletely to rise to the occasion, and in consequence Ms confidence In the Go vernment as at present had been severely

shaken. Some members of the Ministry he honored and respected ; but he could

not exclude them from the general con demnation. He regretted to have to say

this, but he did it as a matter of duty, because the Council was looked to stop

hasty legislation. He felt justified in proposing as an amendment that the Bill be read a second time that day six months, In order that time my be given

for consideration of proposals more fair

and just to the colony. Mr Orraond protested against the randue haste that had characterised

the whole proceedings. Government should have placed the position of the Bank before Parliament on the first, day

of the session, but instead they had left

it until the term of the Bank Note Issue

Acb had about expired, when, if the Bill were not passed, the Bank must close to-morrow morning. He looked npon this question altogether outside of party. The Committee had accepted full responsibility for their report, bub they had been altogether unable to estimate the results of liquidation. It wonld have been better if outside evidence on this

point could have been taken, but this could not be done because they were

harried to the fringing down of a report

by febe information that unless It came down speedily th© bank would havo to close Its doors. Had time been

allowed the Committee could have

ascertained from expert evidence whether the threatened disaster was real *>r imaginary. Be was not in a position to say whether the scheme meant finality, or if it was the best, because he thought had time been allowed the Com mittee it might have better grappled with

the situation. The shareholders were not entitled to sny consideration, as they were interested in the b»nk for money making purposes merely. The colony had taken a very large liability in connection with the assets, and there was certain to be a large deficiency for the colony to jneet, The bank had been made safe by the colony, bat in Committee he would object to the colony being made proprietor of the bank, but would support amalga mation, as banking was overdone in New Zealand, and if the earning power of the Bank of New Zealand was to be increased, its must, be placed on a proper basi«. Mr Montgomery defended the Govern ment's action, which was to prevent wide spread disaster. He believed if the bank confined itself to purely banking business the colony would not lone a single penny. Mr Stevens said it; was a question if those who said, with a light heart, •' Let the bank go, 1' fully re»H ed wh^t this meant, and he doubted, if the bank had gone into liquidation whether the colony would have recovered any of its guarantee money. In regard to tbe realisation of the properties he thought a small board in each locality, possessing local knowledge, would be baefc able to realise witheut loss.

He demanded the withdrawal of the bank from the Continent of Australia, where it had no right to be.

Sir George Whitmore thought lb the doty of the Council to f ass the BUI.

Mr W. C. Walker thought reconstruc tion unsatisfactory, but knew of no better plan* Mr Scotland would vote against the Bill.

Mr Bolt complained that the State was not getting a sixpense benefit from its guarantee, the Interest being sent to the English money lender. The Council adjourned till 7-30 p.m., when

Mr McGregor resumed the debate, doubting whether the proposed call on the shareholders would yield anything like the amount stated, and he ridiculed the idea that the eatrding power of the Bank would reach tha £135,000 esti mated by the Committee He intended to vote against the Bill, which vrm a dis grace to the legislature of the colony. As to the State Bank aspect of the question, he believed this institution was more pernicious and more dangerous than a State Bank pure and simple would be Mr McLean concurred in the Com mittee's opinion that the Bank must not be stopped, bat i radical change in tbe management of the Bank must take place before the institution would be a great success. He believed if the Bank were wound up the colony would lose the whole of the two millions guaranteed, while other losses might occur whiph it was impossible for any man to foretell Mr Mclean warmly defended the Colonial Bank from the slander, hurled at ifc in the Lower House. Sir Patrick Buckley, in replying, said (Government had taken Parliament into }ts confidence on the very first occasion. $nd defended Government against the ftttMto of Mr PI. arszyn and Mr Wm*

I Afc^ 930 the Council divided, and Mr jßigg's nmendmen . was* rej^c'ed, and the I second reading cam.d by 25 to 4—the | Noee being Messrs Reynolds. Shrimeki, i Rigg, and McGregor. The Bill was com mitted forthwith Mr Bowen moved in clause 31, dealing with the salaries of members of the Realisation Board that the original figures £1500 be Inserted in place ot £1000, to which the Attorney-general agreed, as it was not an appropriation, This question, however, was debated, and the Chairman ruled that the clause could not be interfered with, and the Speaker was sent for to give his mling. After the supper adjournment the Speaker ruled that as the income did not come into or out of the consolidated revenue the clause could be amended. On a division Mr Bowen's amendment was carried by 23 to 2 ; noes—Mr Barni coat and Mr Jenkinson. In clause 37, making the purchase of another bank conditional on ratification, Mr McGregor moved to excise the proviso setting out how the approval of Parlia naen was to be obtained. He strongly objected to the provision that the con tract should be approved by Parliament unless a resolution disapproving of it was tabled, lb waa Improper thab the onus of expressing disapproval should rest on members other than the Government.

Mr Stevens suggested that all refer ence to Parliament should be struck out.

Sir P. Buckley and Mr Montgomery defended the clanse.

Mr Pharazyn saw .no reason for the intervention of Parliament.

After considerable diacussion Mr Mc- Gregor's amendment waa carried by J 2 to 8, and the whole proviso setting out that the contract must be approved by Parlia ment was struck oub.

Mr Bowen moved a new proviso t© the effect that contract must be approved by the Governor-iu-Council.

The motion was agreed to on the voices

With respect to clause 54, provision for disposal of lands taken possession of by any bank as mortgagee, It was agreed by Mr Stewart, Mr Bowen, and others, that fchiH should appear in a separate Bill. The clause was struck out by 14 to 10.

In clause 56. prohibiting directors and officials of the Bank and Estates Company, and members of the Realization Board from obtaining overdrafts. Sir P. Buckley moved an addition providing " That the

Act shall not come into operation until Ist January, 1896, and shall not apply to any firm whereof such director or member is a partner, nor to such director or member as such partner.''

Sir P- Buckley's proposed additions were rejected by 18 to 1.

A new proviso was inserted on the motion of Mr Bolt, rendering any person ineligible as a director, who has an over-

draft at the bank prior to the passing of the Bill.

On the whole clause being put aa amended lb was thrown out by 14 to 9.

Sir P. Buckley moved a new clause providing that after the expiration of seven years the bank must confine itself

purely to bank business, and must not

carry on trading bnsiness.

This was rejected on the voices without debate.

Mr Rigg proposed a new clause repeal ing the sections of the Bank Note Issue

Act in so far as concerned its provision

that gold for notes can only be demanded

at the place of issue of the notes

Lost by 15 to 4. At lam. the Bill waa reported from Committee,

Afcer remarks by Mr Kelly the third reading was agreed to on the voices and

the Bill passed at 1,20 a m

The Council rose till 11 a.m. to-morrow. Wellington, September 3 On meeting at eleven the Council immediately adjourned till 2.30.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, September 2 THE BANK BILL. The House on meeting at 7.30 p.m, adjourned till 11 p.m. to await the return of the Bill from the other Chamber. After repeated adjournments the House resumed a - 1 a.m., when the Premier announced that the Bank Bill had passed through Committee in the Council and would soon return to the House. Mr Mitchelaon suggested that the House should adjourn till ten o'clock to-morrow morning. The Premier agreed to this, as the Oouncf I was debating the third reading of the Bill. The House rose at 1.15 a.m. Wellington, September 3 The House met at 10 a.m. B INKING. BILL. The Banking Bill was returned from the Legislative Council with amendments. j Dr _Mewman asked whether the Council I had a right to amend a money bill. The Speaker said the House was not in the habit of insisting on the observance of this custom, except in the case of amendment of a money clause. Mr Seddon said the only clause he should 3all the Speaker's attention to was thab where the Council had raised the salaries of the Realisation Board from giGOQ to £1500

The Speaker said that clause was a distinct appropriation by the House, and r.nght not to have been interfered with by the Council. Ib waa with extreme regret he observed that of late frequent attempts had been made by the Uouncil to interfere with the privileges of this Chamber. All students of constitutional history knew that the House of Lords never interfered In this way with the Commons, and he regretted ib was attempted here, This amendment was a very material one, and as this was a very important Bill, it would be for the House to say whether it would in this ease insist oo its privileges. As tha Bill was one of guch Importance it would be a pity, he thought, to lay it aside for such an amendment, but must emphatically say that the alteration was a distinct interfer ence with the privileges of this branch of the Legislature.

On the motion cf Mr Ward, the various technical amendments were agreed to.

Mr Ward moved that the amendments made by the Council in clause 31, increas ing the salaries of the Realisation Board ; in clause 37, striking oub the proviso that the purchase of another Banlc should be subject to the approval of Parliament; in striking out the clause which prohibited any overdraft to officers of the Bank ; and in striking oub the clause making pro vision for the disposal of lands taken possession of by the Bank as mortgagee — be all disagreed with, and thab Messrs Seddon, Ward, Thomas MacKenzie, Major Steward, at*d Captain Russell be a committee to draw up reasons.

Mr Robert Tnompson objected that nearly all the members of this csommittee were in agreement with the amendments made by' the other Chamber. (Mr Seddon —No) He also said it was com monly reported that everything had been cub and dried for amalgamation with another Bank ; that tha price had been fixed, and shares ia the Colonial Bank put at double their value.

Mt Seddon said there was no truth whatever in this report.

Major Steward siid the House should insist on its privileges in regard to the alterations mafle by the O9unf.il in blip money clauses. In the course of considerable discussion which ensued, Mr Ward said Government would Introduce a separate Bill to prevent the Bank of New Zealand carrying on other than purely banking business. Eventually, after two hours' discussion, Captain Russell's narpe was withdrawn from the committee, the remaining mem bers forming a committee to meet the managers from the othe* House on tho points in dispute. I At 18.13 efte JHJoqse aa^ouraod till 2.30,

Ashburton Junior Cricket Club.

j The first annual meeting of the Ashburton Junior Cricket Club was held in St Stephen's schoolroom on Monday I evening. There was a good attendance, ! Rev T. A. Hamilton being in the chair. The following report wae read and adopted: — During the first year's existence of the Club seven matches have been played, out of which three were won and four lost. Matches were played at Geraldine and Sydenham against junior clubs at each place j respectively, and we also met teams from I those clubs on our own grovtud, the matches in each case being most enjoyable and well contested. Much interest has been evinced by a number of the members, who have been often at practice, audit is hoped that during the coming season this interest will be shown by all the players, the committee being satisfied that without regular and persistent practice the Club cannot expect to show a good record. Members must ever remember their motto—'Work wins/ So far as encouragement is concerned, the Club j has had most handsome and tangible assist- j ance. Valuable trophies were given by the j President for best bowling and batting aver- j ages~C Pilbrow and I Baigent gaining these j in the order named ; and Clem Andrews j secured a useful bat, given by the Treasurer for best all round cricket. The President and other well- wishers have also given very substantial proof of the interest taken in our club, and the opportunity is now taken to gratefully acknowledge this kindness. On the occasion of the Melanesian Mission vessel's visit to the colony, a number of the native lads were invited to Ashburton, when a match was played with our dusky friends, and while the contest was a close one, the honors of victory were securedby the visitors. The club's material will require replenishing at an early date, and though by strict economy, combined with the donations from friends, the balance sheet (submitted here with) shows a small amount to credit, the necessary expenses of the coming season will be such that the club's membership must have a considerable increase to meet tbe requisite outlay, and it is hoped that the help of friends outside will also be forth coming, one of the rules being that no debt is to be incurred. The Borough Council have set apart another piece of ground, so that available space will be at command for the new members who, it is hoped, will join immediately the season opens. The Sports Association has also laid down a new pitch for us, which should be in good condition by the time play commences. —Alexander Hebbekt Wilkie, Hon. Secretary.

The balance sheet, which had been advertised, was also read and adopted.

The election of officers resulted as follows:—President- G. A.M. Buckley, Esq. (re-elected); Vice-Presidents —Revs T. A. Hamilton, G. B. Inglis, and Father O'Donnell, Drs Trevor and Greenwood, Messrs A. Harrison, John Orr, F. Main-

waring, and David Thomas. Captain— Frank Pritchard ; Vice-Captain— A. Pil brow ; Secretary—A. Wilkie ; Treasurer ~F. Ferriman; Auditor—E. A. Robottom:

Committee—F, Ferriman, A. Wilkie, J. Smith, I. Baigent. C. Andrews, Jackson, F. Hanrahan, S. Dixon, and G. Gourdie.

It was decided that the colors be black and white' ribbon on straw hat. The following resolutions were also carried :— That it be a recommendation to the Committee that the winners of trophies be ineligible for the succeeding season ; that the delegates to the Sports Associa tion be F. Ferriman and I. Baigent; and that subscriptions ba payable at next meeting, to ba held on September 15

j The popular President sent an apology for his unavoidable absence, and very hearty were the expressions of the Club's appreciation of his handsome treatment shown in various ways during the past season.

ANOTHER CASE OF ' DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED."

' Yes, that is so," said Mr Robert Grant, of Sydenham, New Zealand. ' I never dreamed that my 3ystem waa loaded with uric acid until tortured with muscular rheumatism, I caught a severe cold, which culminated in rheumatism in the feet and legs, and from this time I was subject to frequent attacks of rheumatism, which were so bad aa to lay me up, and as all the medicines and appli cations failed to relieve or cure me, I had about resigned myself to perpetual lameness and pain. But, fortunutely, I finally tried Warner's Safe Cure and Pills. In a few weeks the swelling and pain lessened. When I had taken seven bottles the pains had entirely left, and I have enjoyed good health ever since. I can highly recommend Warner's Safe Cure to anyone suffering from rheumatism.' It is unwise to wait for such serious developments, but as soon as you notice the slightest deviation from good health, have recourse to Warner's Safe Cure, which will soon drive this subtle poison— uric acid—from the system.

How is it that Clarice Blood Mixture has obtained such great popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores and Pimples of kinds it effects are mar velloua. Sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottk'. Beware of worthless imitatices and substitutes. (2.

THtt ASHBTOIW atfABDUXt TOfiSDAY, BfiHEUBBB 3, ink



Bankruptcy Notices. "~" ]LN~BANKiuitV^ ' _____ In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Oourt of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the Estate of Hugo and Rudolph Feieblawdee, Ashburton, Mer chants and Auctioneers. A SECOND AND FINAL DIVT DEND of 5s in the £ (making in ] all 20s in the £) on all proved and j accepted claims in the above Estate is now payable at my Office, Ashburton. I Dividends will only be paid to Principals, their authorised Agents, or on demand through Banks. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. September 2, 1895. 9 15 Mr Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. SAISHO NO SARIURI. IMPORTANT JAPANESE SALE MR ALFRED HARRISON, under instructions from Mr K. Oniahi, Japanese Merchant, who will be in attendance, WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, . at his rooms, ( A Valuable and interesting Collection of JAPANESE GOODS r including—- J Screens in Silk, Velvet, Cloth and Paper, Beautiful and Rare Vases, < Tea Bankoware, Bamboo I Furniture, Silk Dressing Gowns, J f Handkerchiefs, Cotton Bath Gowns, j c also Gents' White Silk Shirtß, etc, j Sale at 12 o'clock. !



As these beautiful and valuable Goods will be really sold by Auction, the Sale must be commenced punctually. Goods on view Tuesday afternoon. ALFRED HARRISON, 8 207 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. TX7E ARE BUYERS OF OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited. 8 206 NOTICE, HPHE'Undersigned beg to notify thab , they have Disposed of their WOOL, GRAIN, and COMMISSION Business to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED- The Company is herewith authorised to RECEIVE ALL DEBTS DUE to us and they will also PAY ALL ACCOUNTS OWING by us. 8 178 FRIEDLANDER & 00. j



FBIEDUNDER BIS., LIMIIE9. Capital—£2s,ooo, of which £10,000 have been paid up. Mr Hugo Friedlander, Managing Director. Me Rudolph Friedlander, Auctioneer. Mr 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, j and General Merchandise has been ! built up by them. The Company is under the direct management of Mr Hugo Fried lander, who has had twenty-two 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 Friedlander, which is sufficient guarantee that all business in this branch will be well looked after. The Company is prepared to make LIBERAL GASH 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 mit the convenience of Clients. "\ The Massey-Harris Co. The Commercial Union Assurance Company, AGENTS FOR L(Fi^ «"* Marine) The Mutual Life Asso ciation of Australasia The New Zealand Ship ) ping Company Friedlander Brog., limited.



Sarsaparilla IS THE GBEAT Blood-Purifier, NERVE TONSC, —ASM-. STRENGTH - BUILDER. yhjr^W\ every humor, gr^&l >JFO,^V>_,\ wires sl.ineiui. fO/& V*&S&\ ti...is, restores V^%APAR\VV^>/ "i""t".'.'[toe. W\w V VK# KnlTm-re from Xh.o $\ VJr cvul iM.illiy, or any other ail ment ..rising from impure blood, should take Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It jrivcs .strength to the weak. .-Mid builds up the system gener ally. Isy its use food is mud., nourishing, 51.f0p refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayer's Sarsaparilla * HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE m, World's SrjsatJExgositions ?.T;i.Mf. 1.7 Dr. J.O.Ayer & Co., Lowell,lVlasr.,,U.S.A. r ••■■■ '!•■".:m> of clipu. imlr:i.!o.,s. Thi: 11..m0 ■ -"...v. '. :-;irr,:u>iirilla- i" i.v....i....M.t on Urn V :;:•.;.: ',Kt ji i._i>\Vl. ill Ulc flUl.iS oi 1.H.1- of (WEDNESDAY.) TJIOREIGN MISSIONARY MEETING SI m the BARING SQUARE CHURCH, Conducted by members of th 6 O.E. Society MISSION WORK IN THE SOUTH SEAS Oqmmeivse at p.m. Collection for Foreign Missions.' 921 TINWALD WINTER ASSEMBLY. A FANCY DRESS BALL, which will terminate the gatherings of. the above Assembly for the present season, will be held in the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on THURSDAY next, the sth inst. Admission (by invitation)— Double tickets, 3s 6d ; extra Ladies, Is. H. BENNETT, ,9 29 Secretary,



I Ter-iers. I " TljODM'ACOlJfteDr i rpHE TENDER of Wilhon and Sando I has been Accepted for building a House, [for Mr John Henry. [9 23 R. BIRD, j I Mr D. Thomas. A R OA D E. SATURDAY, ."SEPTEMBER 7, —• I&AVE reoeived instructions from a Client to Sell ab follows,— rX(\ PAIR OF FOWLS for table D. THOMAS, 9 8 Auctioneer. j



\ Public notices, " \ 1895. I PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND , 0 FRENCH. J MRS F."~MAKEIG } WILLS STREET WEST J fpHE THIRD TEHM WILL BEGIN ■ X MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. JfcffchTundOTsigned, hereby agree to charge from this date—FlVE SHIL- J LINGS (ss) for Shoeing Back*, and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash. J. R. STEEL GEORGE KIDD j 8 204 CHAS. REID. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS will be left , O 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 trom the Public. It is a want thab has been long felt, and an opportunity is oftered 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 Borough Council Office Mr David Thomas' Office Mail and Gttabdian Office Mr Jesson's Shop, East Street Mr GudselPs Store, Tinwald Mr Robinson's Store, Tinwald I may state that for every £1 collected the Government will subsidise ib by 24a. Hon. Secretary pro tern., 8 211 FRED. MAKEIG. [AT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEETINGS AND SERVICES. Tuesday—Teacher's Meeting and Bible Class, 7.30 p.m. 1 Wednesday — Brotherhood of St, | Andrew, 7.30 p.m. Thursday—-Evensong, 7.30 p.m, Friday—" Girl's Friendly " Social. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. 8.30 a.m —Holy Communion 11 a.m—Matins and Sermon 2.45 p.m—Children'". Service 3.30 p.m—Holy Baptism 6.30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon. 9 6



flVir I. Bullock. " ' MONEY. £QrvfkA T0 LEND on First" OUUU c'ass Freehold Security at a very low rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. ' TINWALD. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. "HINDS-^For sIiITTJS. 48, Hinds Township T. BULLOCK. '|XOW_S 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. HINDS DISTRICT. "ETOR SALE—The Lease of 50 acres, •*■ part of reserve 1371, nob far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Pearce. __^ T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. ~~ ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. [ HHHE Monthly Meeting of this Brigade [ 1 has been adjourned till WEDNES DAY, the 11th lnsb. By order, H. H FOOKS, Secretary. September 3, 1895. 9 20 ashbu^tl^lbwtball CLUB. mHE ANNUAL SOCIAL, to beheld' -* at Mr Bullock's large Grain Store, West street, in connection with the above, is postponed until THURSDAY, September 12, at eight o'clock. A. F. THOMSON, 9 17 Hon. Secretary UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD ""VTOTIOE is hereby given that all J_N outstanding Rates and Rents not paid by September 9 will be at once sued for without further notice. By order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk.



Ashburton, August 26, 1895. 8 179 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUN CILLORS. JN pursuance of The Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886, and the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1..76, 1 hereby give notice that the Annual Election of Three Councillors in place of Councillors Rtchakd Bird, Robert | Monckeiff Cuthbertson, and "William I Henry Rule, who retire by rotation but who are eligible for reelection will be held on THURSDAY, the 12th day of September next at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashbur ton. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o clock noon on THURSDAY, the s:h day of Septem ber next. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office. Ashburton, August 27, 1895. 8 183 DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed.



G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, " Burnett Street, Ashburton. 9 4 B. W. IIAWMJEK. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by inc. I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell, I am appointed AGENT for a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest fiockowners. E9G_3f£B One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER. i West Street, April 17, 1895.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. '"PHE Monthly and other payments will ■*- be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1895 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m TOWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OJ? WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Eto, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye grass ;and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and _________M_____BM__M__-_M_*-__BMMK At Christchurch Prices . IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, I PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches, TVINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Discription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER, I AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Oo



GREAT SALE o*7 FtJIiHITURE. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. f 'ARPfcTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Tron Bedsteads I' ! Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UftDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. imber, 1 imber, Timber. TTTE have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enammelled Mantelpieces, These are not shoddy goods, bat in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED, W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.



mo OWNERS OF NEWLY ERECTED MANSIONS, VILLAS, AND JL COTTAGES. GRAND. OPPORTUNITY. Linoleums and Floorcloths direct from the Mills to Our Warehouse. THE! LARGEST STOCK outside of Christchurcli. No Intermediate Handling. ONE LARGE PROFIT SAVED. Latest Patterns, per s.s. lonic, to hand, Beautiful Designs Lovely Shades. MITCHELL MD TUBNER. TANCRED STREET.



TO COTTAGE & MARKET GARDENERS. I HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag or per ton, BONE DUST and GUANO. F. FERHIfILAW, 8 22 ASHBURTON. PELHAM POULTRY YARDS, Peter Street West, Ashburton. rpHE Proprietor of the above invites the X attention of Poultry Breeders. Fanciers, and Farmers to the stock of Prixe 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, Dnnedin, Timaru, Christ-1 church, Ashburton, and the Champion shows. Amongst the varieties are: — Partridge Cochins, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Black Spanish, Polish—Silver, Golden, and White Crested, Houdans, j etc. Birds for sale at resonable prices. Eggs from half ajguinea a sitting. 8 106 FERTILITY. __ i THE Fertility of this fertile district would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy of Analysis by J. A, Pond, Colonial Analyst, Moisture ... 5.20 Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime ... 30.15 i Carbonate of lime ... 54 05 Salphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 I 100.0 Price-—£3 10s per ton; railage free, to any Railway Station in the County on lots of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash. gl7 f. FERRIMAN. j



RONE DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned, This Bone Dust is ground from Green Bones (not steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food is retained, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. 8 18 F. FERRIMAN. TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE Specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 19 F FERRIMAN. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitfcinss Spectacles. 5 97 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—Fergusson and Mifechell'3 Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRTMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and the Union Steam ship Company, Limited, B%\