and said that the then Colonial Treasurer wa« almost fit for another world by the time the Bill passed. There was a beisefi t to the people o £ £24.000 by the redaction on tea, and the Government could tell the people that they were a Government that reduced the dufcy on tea and took fcho first stop towards a free breakfast table. They had also relieved farmers to the extent of £7000 in fencing wire. He asserted that there never had been a tariff that had gone through the House with such Wge majorities, and with so little whipping as the tariff in thia Bill. Ib had been a go-as-you-please farii\ and members had voted according to the dic tates of their conscience. Ha replied to Captain RueseU's criticisms of the several details of the measure, and again declared his opinion that the tariff would benefit commerce and industry, and prove soffi eient to meer. the rfequirements of revenue. Mr T. McK.erzie said that not a ringle anomaly in the soft goods trade had been reduced by this tariff. Many of the articles had been placed on the free list by the efforts of the Opposition members, bub the Premier now wished the country to believe that the Government were de serving of all the credit. Th» duty on articles used in the household was in increased by 100 per cent as compared with the 1888 tariff

Major Steward replied to Mr Thomas McKenzie's speech, which he described as a ?erjr extraordinary one Messrs Buchanan, Morrison, Duthie, Mills, 0 Began, and G. W. Ru sell, also Bpoke The third reading of the Bill was carried by 28 to 8, and the House rose at 1 60 a m.

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

PRICES STILL UPWARD

London, September 26 The wool sales are crowded, and compe i tion Is more regular and especially brisk. New Zealand Bank, house brand, realised lid; Earusoleugh Is4d.

Ashburton A.C. & A.C.

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club was held on Thursday evening in the Arcane Chambers, about forty members being present, the captain, Mr A. J. Miiller, in the chair.

'I he annual icport and balance sheet were read and adopted.

The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows :—Patron—Mr David Thomas ; President—Mr G, A. M. Buckley; Vice-Presidents- -Messrs C. Kempthorne, T. Kollitt, J. McLachlan, M.H.R., J. C. Wason, H. Friedlander, W. James, R. MeOvren, D. McLean, and Ds Greenwood ; Captain—Mr W. Mitchell; Sub-Captain— Mr D. Grant ; Hon Secretary—Mr F. G. Tucker; Assistant Secretary—Mr R. G. Shearman j Hon Treasurer—Mr R, Clark. Committee—Meßsrs A Hendry, P, H Cox; H. E. Curtis, VV. Shearman, W. Thiele, L, Andrews, and W. D. V. Preston ; Auditors —Messrs R. Frizzell and D. Grant; Dele gates to Alliance, Christchurch—Messrs R. Soeddon, E. A. England; Delegates to Association—Messrs W. Mitchell, R. Clark; Delegate to Athletic Association, Christ church—Mr C. Hood-Williams.

Ifc was decided to hold the opening run on October 10, starting from the Post Office at 2.30 p.m. sharp.

Mr A. J. Miiller was elected a life member of the Club in recognition of hia very many valuable services in the past.

Messrs H. Herman, C. Campbell, and J. Cheeseman were elected members of the Club.

The following is the outgoing com mittee's report:—Your committee have much pleasure in submitting their report and balance-aheet for the year ending August 31, 1895. The Club started the season with a credit balance of £5 9s 9d, and ended the year with a surplus oi £13 15a. Owing to the very in clement weather experienced among Easter week, the annual meeting had to be abandoned. Although the expenditure amounts to practically the same as last year, the credit ba'ance is larger. This ia accounted for by a concert which was arranged by the committee to wipe off all deficiencies. It is the desire of the out going committee that a concert should be held annually on Easter Monday evening, at which the prizes could be presented to the successful competitors, thus bringing the Club more prominently before the public. It would aleo materially assist the funds of the Club. Although the Easter meeting was abandoned a splendid series of foot races were got up by the committee to com pete for prizes presented by G, A. M. Buckley, Esq., in which no less than twenty runners competed. During the year Mr L. Broad won the 250 yds Flat Championship at Napier, and Messrs H. Curtis, R. Shear man, F. Tucker and F. Henry won prizes away from home. The thanks of the Corn are due to Messrs G, A. M, Buckley, D. Thomas, T. Rollitt, W. James, J C. VVason, E. Kempthorne, J. McLachlan, D. McLean, E. McOwen, and W. D. V. Preston.

The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee and to the Chair*

CORRESPONDENCE

(Wo do not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions expressed by our corespondents)

A SUGGESTION.

TO THE EDITOR, Sm, —I understand that some of the inmates of the Old Men's Home very much yrah to sep the Industrial Exhibition that is now being held at Christchurch, which I believe is to be closed on October 13. I am taking the liberty of suggesting that some effort should be made to obtain this great boon for them. I believe that other institutions have been provided with free passes on the railway ana for admittance to to the exhibition. The genuine pleasure ib would give the old gentlemen would not be forgotten by them during the remainder of their days, and I am quite sure that the great influence which you can bring to bear In the right quarter would have the de sired result. lam not alone in my desire that you will give this letter publicity, and have no doubt that the suggestion will maet with your hearty approval and that you will see no time ia to be lost. Thank ing you in anticipation,—lam, etc., O.W.

BOROUGH SCHOOL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —I see by your paper that the Borough School Committee intend to give prices thiß year on an examination for which only those pupils are eligible who have passed the standards exam, with "a clean sheet." As parents do not as a rule know whether their children have passed or not, and as the numbers cannot be very large, would it not be well and more satisfactory to all parties, j if the names of all the children attending the Borough School who did pass with a *' clean sheet" were published by the School Committee. The youngsters who are to be allowed to compete would know what to expect, and those debarred would be saved from disappointment.—l am, etc., MpTiICR.

THE DEAN CASE.

IVAHTIIiVQ nEVeLOPKEfVI'

DBAN'A C'OXIRftsIOI OP CHJIM. 1 '

Sydney, September 26 Startling developments have taken place in the Dean case to-night. For a few days past vague rumours were in circulation relative to a confession by Dean, but the Attorney-General, when questioned in the Council, declined to answer. Later on, however, Mr Want promised to inform the Council what he knew and to lay the documents on the table. This evening Mr Want referred to the unpleasant position in which he was placed through having undertaken the prosecution of Dean, of whose guilt he was certain of from the first. After the finding of the Koyal Com mission, on whose recommendation Dean was released, he felt uneasy, but he received a communication of a private nature some time afterwards from Sir Julian Salomons stating that he need not be uneasy, as Dean was guilty. He wrote to Sir Julian Salo mons pointing out the position in which he placed him, and stating it was the duty of Sir Julian to disclose all he knew of the matter. The latter replied that he had consulted the Chief Justice, who agreed that it was his absolute duty to divulge what he knew. ,Mr Want then laid Sir Julian Salo mon's statement on the table. Sir Julian Salomans says that in June Dean was released on the finding of the Royal Commission. On July 18, a paragraph appeared in the Daily Telegraph, of Sydney, which Mr Meagher thought reflected on him in regard to his defence of Dean. Mr Meagher consulted Sir Julian Salo mons as to its libellous nature, and confided to Sir Julian that his client was really guilty of the attempt to poison his wife. Sir Julian Salomons then said he knew Dean was guilty, and he asked how could Mr Meagher speak so positively. The latter said that while Dean was in gaol he (Mr Meagher) informed him that the police had discovered th« chemist who had sold the poison to Dean. The accused, on hearing that statement, was much agitated, and nearly fell off his seat. He then confessed that he had com mitted the crime, and had used both strychnine and arsenic to get rid of his wife. Dean added that if the police had arrested him the day before they did, they would have found poison on him, but this he had buried the day before he was taken into custody. During the hearing of the case the chemist was, curiously enough, never asked whether he had sold such to Dean. After Mr Meagher's statement, Sir Julian Salomons requested time to consider it, ar-d after consulting a memberof the profession, confidentially asked Mr Meagher to make public his I knowledge, for the sake of Dean's wife,' pointing out that Dean could not now be charged with the crime, although he might have to leave the country, Mr Meagher then referred to the statements in the Press that he had floated into Parliament on the strength of the Dean case, but said he could not make his knowledge known. Sir .Julian Salomons then deemed it his duty to make the matter known. Sydney, September 27 In the Assembly, upon a motion for adjournment, Mr Crick referred to the developments in the Dean case, and made a hot attack on Sir Julian Salamons.. and the Attorney-General for not divulging the knowledge they possessed for two months, and while the commission was sitting. Sir Julian Salamons had accepted L 660 from Government to prove Dean guilty, yet never said a word to the defending lawyers, and at the same time was prepared to accept their writ in an action for libel, which they intended to bring against the Premier for his utterances upon the matter. Mr Crick denied Sir Julian Salamons' statement that he knew Dean was guilty. He was still unconvinced, and intended to have the whole matter brought out in the courts. He had used language to Sir Julian Salamons which intitled him to issue a writ, and he challenged him to do it. If there was to be any dirt throwing, he would open his mouth in a way that would make those concerned wish he had left it shut. He was prepared to bite, and would bite severely. The Minister for Lands said the matter should be tested to the fullest issue. He had no desire \ to purchase silence, and advised Mr Crick to carry the whole matter to the court. Dean when interviewed, *aid the alleged confession was an infamous falsehood and a series of scandalous lies. He never said a word to Mr Meagher which could be constructed into confession of guilt, or about obtain ing, administering, or destroyingpoison. Mr Meagher always treated him as if he considered him innocent, and their relations throughout were most cordial. The statements were completely inex plicable to him and there was some bad business at the bottom, The whole was a pack of lies which he intended to sift to the bottom. Mr Crick stated that Mr Meagher denies that he made any statement to Sir Julian Salamons in reference to lean's guilt. He also said Sir Julian Salamons possessed a knowledge q£ the confession for two months, but not during the sitting of the Commission,

The Fruit Duties.

Sydney, September 26 A representative deputation of fruit growers waited on the Premier. 'I he ppnkesman said the ground of objection wa3 that the duty which New Z -aland already imposed was extraordinarily high, and curtailed shipmen's to that colony. The deputation considered the present action ot New 2 ahnd unfriendly and unneighbourly. I£» they could see that New Zealand would obtain any advantage it would be different, but the pn posed new duty would have the effect of pro hibiting the exportation of fruic to that colony. The Premier, in reply, said the depu tation had put a strong case, and that he coold noli understand liow New Zealand, in her own interests, could do such a thing. Ha would telegraph to the Premier, and waa sure that, |rom the friendly relations which eif'sted, the representations would have great weight.

BUILD UP THE DEBILITATED

?hyp-;e with Wolfe's %• the gfc alcoholic mvigorant and beverage in exist en.ee, and one of the most ftgrepable,

SPORTING.

\ GER&LDINE RACING CLUB'S SPRING MFEIING. FIRST DAY. Obaei, September 26. The weather was fine, but the attendance was not quite up to the mark. The follow ing are the results :-— Squatters' Handicap, of 25 soys ; 1 mile . —Speculator, Sat 9b, 1; Moderation, 7st 9ib, 2; Pony Moore, 7st, 3. Rosehill and Mea Culpa also started. Speculator, at the home turn, came through and won easily by three-quarterß of a length. Time, lmin 49sec, Dividend, £1 Us. Geralmnb Trot, of 25 soys ; two miles. —The Fiddler, 35sec, 1 ; The Duke, 19<ee, 2; Fairchild, 17seo, 3. Woolloomoloo, May, Chancellor, Nobbie, Geordie 11, also started Ihe Fiddler was driven in a sulky by his owner (Miss Button), and won by about 40 yards. Time, Smin SOsqp. Dividend, £7 9s Geraldine Cup, of 40 soys ; l£ mile,— Chaos 9st 131b, 1; Invader, 7st 131b, 2. Only two .started. Invader led by three lengths till coming up the straight, when | Chaos passed him and won by a length. Time, 2min 19sec. Dividend, £1 3s. Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; 6 furlongs. —Lord Zetland, 9sfc 121b, 1 ; Warrington, 85t51b,2; Georgie Sharp, Bst 21b, 3. L»dy Origlen, Beloraine, Hamilton, and Miss Orwell also started Lord Zat and jumped away, but was challenged by Warrington in the straight, and the former holding his advantage won by a length. Time, lmin 20£8ec. Dividend, £4 4a. Orari Tkot— Wee Ben, 30sec, lj Transit Royal, 35sec, 2; Commotion, scratch, 3. Ten started. Wee Ben went to the front early in the iace, and won easily by fifty yards. Time,. 4min 17sec. Dividend, £2 143. Belfield Handicap, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. —Speculator, 9st 7lb, I; Modera tion, Bat, 2; Frenchy Bst 12, 3. Arbiter, Georgie Sharp, Errington, Starling, Fire King, and Coolgardie, also started. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 31$ sec, Dividend, £6 12s. SECOND DAY. September 27 Fine weather. Fair attendance. Hemits : Stewards' Stakes, 7 furlongs—Speculator 1, Warrington 2, Fire King 3. Time—l.33. Dividend— £2 4a Domain Trot—Te Wanahau 1, Fairchild 2, Woolloomooloo 3. ' 'ividend—£3 8s

TEE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, . SEPTEMBER 27, 1595.



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PUBLIC NOTICES OTAN TED—A Horseman ; must be * » able to work manure drill. W. F. SIMPSON, 9 225 Buccleuch. NOTICK MY ESTABLISHMENT, In all its Brarches, will be CLOSED on SATURDAY, 28th instant, and will be RE-OPENED at 6 p.m, 9 191 HENRY ZANDER. ________ _. FHE OFFICES AND STORES of 1 Messrs Friedjlandkr Bkos , Limitd, will be CLOSED on SATURDAY NEXT, September 28. j HUGO FRIEDLANDER, j 9 189 Manager Director. UTT~_lf_rPH Jfi N' S CHURCH^ MEETINGS AND SERVICES. FRIDAY—Short Service afc 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice at 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Confirmation Class for j Candidates from the country in the Church afc 11 a.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. j 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a.m—Matins and Sermon 6 30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS fpHE Company will Parade for Divine X Service on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, Muster at Posfc Office at. 10 a.m. Uniform—Frocks, Helmets, and Side <*rms. No Pouches; White Gloves will be worn. The Christchurch Garrison Band will attend. Members will attend the PROMENADE CONCERT At the Drillshed on SATURDAY EVENING, September 28, In Undress Uniform, without Side Arms. W. E. DOLMAN, 9 214 Captain Commanding A.It.V. ASHBURTON MODEL YACHT CLUB. THE Annual General Meeting to elect Officers, in accordance with Rule V, will be held at Mr Charles Brafldell's office on TUESDAY, October 1, at 7-30 p.m. W. W. WHITE, 9 200 Hon, Sec. j __________ ~ j AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. TpXHIBITQRS of SALT BUTTER JQ_ at the coming; SHOW are re minded that their exhibits must ba in the Secretary'shanda not later than FRIDAY, October 4. W, SIMPSON, 9 211 Secretary. f OOK HERE TIM ; Just read this ! I _ Here's a horse shot in the neck in that great battle Prestonpans in 1715, and the poor bru^e carried the bullet in his neck unti he died in 1758 —just 43 years. I never in all my born days saw anything like it at all ; except my ould mare. KINGSTON shod her. Och ! its a great while ago, an' sure enough I'm afraid them shoes and the ould mare I'll never part. I'm certain she'll never wear them out. What'll I do at all ? " Take her back to KINGSTON," said Tim, "he'll cub her feet down and put the same shoes on again, and then miybe she'll wear them out. You ought to pay him illigartly, instead of only paying him FIVE SHILLINGS for shoeing your horse." ' Shure enough an' I will, an' I'll shout for him too.' 'But he's a ta^to-tler.' * Then shure enough that's all the more reason why I'll shout for him,' FOR SALE, TF LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, Either for Cash or on Deferred Payment THE MOUNT HUTT ESTATE, Apply to MR C. MURRAY.AYNSLEY, On the property, Or to MESSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 9 148 Ohristchurch. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL "VTOTIOE is hereby given that All JLN Annual Licenses under the Borough By-laws—namely for Kerosene or Petroleum Dangerous Goods Carriers i Hackney Carriages Drivers Public Buildings Hawkers expire on September 30 inst Applications for Renewal must be made on expiry of the old Licenses under a penalty, in default not exceeding five pounds " GHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk Borough Council Office, { Ashburton, September 26, 1895 9 215 FRUn_FIiUIT JUST Received a Very Nice Assort* ment—- Pine Apples Qrajjgea Lemona Mandarii^ Sevilles Bananas Also — CocDahats, Walnut^, P«anu,ts- H; DI~GGLE, k No^b Drug Company, ffiasfc Street,



Bankruptcy Notices. . IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. pj OTICE is hereby given that Charles Samuel Robins, James Robins, and John Tamer Kobins, of Bakaia, Farmers, were this day adjudged bankrupts ;and I hereby summon a meet ing of Creditors, to be holden at my office on the Ist day of October, 1895, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, September 26, 1895. John dAvisos, 9 2,30 Depu y Official Assignee Mr D. Thomas. ARCADE. SATURDAY, September 28, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received | instructions from a Client to Sell at the above date and fixture, viz.— | Red and White HEIFER due to *- calve IHalfbred Alderney and Jersey HEIFER, due to calve Both quiet and sound and hand fed D__VAD THOM\S -9 227 Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. HAVING a l&rge lot of Potatoes on hand I will Sell by public auction, j without raserve, about Four Ton of Good Eating Potatoes, DAVID THOMAS, 9 209 Auctioneer. . _____ _____ _ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 FRUIT! FRUIT !! FRUIT !!! JHAVE received a Large consign . ment of Oranges to be Sold by public auction without reserve, viz, — 40 Cases in First-class Order. Sale at 12.30. DAVID THOMAS, I 9 208 Auctioneer. "~ AKOADE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr James Crossan to Sell by public auction, j at the above date and fixture, vi% } — 1 Bay Colt 3yrs by Lord Cranley, dam Diamond, by Kelvin; beat all comers as a yearling and also first as a two-year-old at the Afehburton Show. DAVID THOMAS, 9197 Auctioneer R O A D 1. SEPTEMBER 28, 1895 UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to sell by public auction aa above, viz,— 6 Draught Mares and Geldings 1 Dray and Frame 1 Spring Trap and Harness Three Fuirow Plough Lot of Harness, etc. : ' D. TiiQMAS, 9 198 Auctioneer. "Fu"_t_fiT"u^_i sale! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. "J" WILL hold a Clearing Sale of Furni _J_ ture at the Arcade, for which I will be glad to receive further entrie8 } Present entry consists of— Iron Beds, Double and Single Bedding, Tables, Cheffoniers, "Chairs, Oil i cloth and a lot of Sundries. DAVID THOMAS, 9*199 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. MEMBERS of the Brigade will meet at the Station, Burnett Street, on SUJSDAY NEXT at 10 am., for the purpose of attending Church Parade Full Dress Uniform, The Brigade will also meet at the Station on SATURDAY, th- 98th inst., at f.15 p.m. A A. FOOKS, 9J^ Captain^ fpO LET, at a low rental, Shop and JL Dwellinghouae in Moore street, in Block known aa Coraptoii's Buildings. % BUL.LQUK,



TAILORING. PRICES BEDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. NEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. O^We Guarantee Fit. Style, and Quality of Material equal to *c beat** have hitherto produced. And oar prices are REDUCED 15s to 203 FJU* SUIT less than formerly. Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suite to measure from 47s 6d Men a all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from 14s 6d Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment made on th Premises, Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. cbaigheadTbebbystan. N.B—Ordes early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc. 8 143



Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE OR TO LET. O{\ ACRES, all in English grasses, O\J being lots 84. 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, situated about one mile from the County Sale Yards. T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOR SALE; SUBURBAN PROPERTY. A N ACRE of First-class Land, together 0 .with a comfortable four-roomed Cottage. T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Town. Property, centrally situated near the Post Office and Railway SUtion, being T.S. 237, with commodious Boarding House therecn. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade, on the above date,— That valuable T.S, 237, containing J Acre, fronting Camaron Street and next the Wesleyan Church, on which is erected a commodious ! Boarding House, lately occupied by Mr Campbell. Thia property is centrally situated being only a few chains distant from the i Post Office and Railway Station. Terms at Sale Note time of Sale—ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 9 169 Auctioneer SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Town Property, conveniently situated in Cox Street East, being T.S. 794, with Dwelling House thereon. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Pabiic Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, On account and by order ti the Mortgagee,—- T.S. 794, containing £ acre, fronting Cox Street Ease, on which is erected a well built dwelling House of four rooms and scullery. The grounds are in very nice order, land first-class quality. Nice little pro perty. Inspection invited Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 9 168 Aactior.eer^ Tenders. rriENDERS are invited for Building a JL House fronting on the North Belt. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of P, and D. Duncan, Wills street, whore Tenders will be received till THURSDAY, October 3. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 213 J. KEIR, UPPER ASH BURTON ROID DISTRICT. mENDEBS are cabled for the following JL works : — 1 Forming some 20 to 25 chains more or less of the road through reserves 2258-9 2 For Shingling Same, 10 yards of Shingle to the chain 3 For Shingle at per yard, to be put where required on the Maronan Road from Shllltto'a Corner to the furthest point of lot 42, some two miles more ot less 4 For Shingling some 60 chains more or less of the Lyndhurst Road, 15 yards of Shingle to the chain 5 For Shingling some 20 chains of the Lauriston Road, 15 yards of Shingle to the chain 6 For Shingling some 20 chains of Fraser's Road, 15 yarda of Shingle to the chain Particulars of the above can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be ltfs at the' Board's effice, West street, Ashburton, on or before 11 a.m. on MONDAY NEXT, September 30. The Lowest or Any Tender Not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 9 187 Clerk. Public Notices. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, A SPECIAL General Meeting of the ■"• above Society will be held in the Arcade Chambers on SATURDAY, Sep tember 28, at 8 o'cleck p.m. to alter Rule No 13. ' ' I FRED MAKEIG, 8 218 Secretary. BY PERMISSION OF THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. C^raiici Art Union OF JAPANESE WORKS OF ART, PROMOTED by ROBERT ELSTON, late Lessee of the Oddfellows' M>ll, destroyed by fire.) Limited number of Tickets at One Shilling each. Over 100 Prizes. B'irst Prize — Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Velvet—£7 7s Second Prizes—Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Cloth--£3 3a Third Prize—Pair Handsome Vases — £'} 2a Twenty Pbkks, value One Guinea each—£2l Twenty-Five Prizes. Value Half-a- Guinea *rl-£l3 2s 6d JIsTY-FrvE Other Valuable Prizes M 3" On view at BLUE SHOP, Arcade. Drawn oa November 14. 9 17 Khedmatxsm.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy sever fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price lOsj post free. J. W. CUytea, P.O. Box 234, Ducedip,



PUBLIC .NOTICES. TjnTffi, the nndersigned, hereby agree to charge from this date—FlVE SHIL LINGS (ss) for Shoeing Hacks, and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash. J. R. STEEL [ GEORGE KIDD OHAS. REID. August 30, 1895 8204 REPORT ON WAI-RQNGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springe, NORTH TAIKRL N.Z. GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSKS-It is invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that pnrpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duced. I may compare the Wal-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springe at Plombieres, in France, where the late Emperor Napoleon 111 often visited for the purpose of benefiting his health. As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that; the Wal-rongoa Mineral Water Springs ate of perfect purity and especially suitable for preparing a bigh class natural Mineral Water. A. G. EIDSTOSJ HUNTER, Analytical Chemist ' Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANAEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Sole Agents for Ashburton RULE'S HYDROPATHIC SANATORIUM, ASHBURTON. OAN RHEUMATISM BE CURED ? H^HIS is a universal complaint. By J_ some it is considered to rest merely in the blood. Others think the cause of Pain, Inflammation, and Swelling is owing to the sheaths of the Muscles and Nerves wanting ihe required serum derived from the blood, which is neceseary bo lubricate the sheaths of the muscles and nerves. Rheumatism will never be sired while the tongue Is red or furred, showing chronic inflammatory action in the mucous membrane lining of the 3tomach, liver, and bowels. OUR REMEDY for this Complaint consists of Fomenting, Steaming, Sweat ing, Rubbing, Blistering, and Bandaging in its different forms, and we NEVER FAIL TO CURE. Avoid all Stimulants, Ale, Porter, Spirits, Medicine or Tobacco, little animal food. These precautions and treatment would save thousands from a painful existence. W- H~RULE, PROPRIETOR, MATLOCK HOUSE TO FISHERMEN. YJfTE are now showing our New Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from the celebrated makers, Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and W. Barleet and Sons, Redditch, England, which will be a sufficient guarantee of quality. Fly and Minnow Rods in Greenheart Hickory, Bamboo and Ash, Whitebait Phantoms, Devons, Archer Spinners, Trans- j parent Minnows, Etc, Flaited and Woven Waterproof Silk Lines, Waders (all Sizes), Gaffs, Gaff Hooks, Landing Nets and Rings, Casting Lines, Bait Boxes, Plies, Salmon Gut, ' Ply Books, Gut and Wire Traces, Extra Tops, Check and Plain Reels In Brass, Vulcanite and Xylone, Etc,, Etc, John Orr & Co, FISHING LICENSES MAY NOW fiE OBTAINED FROM US* ! WANTED Known-Men's Suits 17s 64, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6(1.— I Ihe Corner, W. JL COittßß



A Rise in the P/ice of Wool. "CHEER, BOYS, CHEEE." " There's a tide in the affairs of men, which. wh«n taken at its flood, leads on to fortune."—Shakespeare. THE POLICY OF PREVENTI9M: loz. of Experience worth. Tons of Theory. fjIHERE are, in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty 1 farmers, who succeed in accumulating substantial sums of money, The number of these might be enormously increased if Farmers would V 8 E THE BENOWNED JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE It will positively Our* SCOUR and LUNG-WQEM in Sheep, whilst strengthening and invigorating the weak ones, TESTIMONIALS. ,_ _ Dunedm, March 2,1894 Mr F. Ferrimaa, Ashburton Dear Sir,—Although we have aoted as Agents for Ford's Scour and Laos* Worm Mixture for the lasb two years and have supplied Sheep-breedere regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favorable reports from all who have used it.—Youra truly, , Wbisht, Stevenson aot Co. i ,_ _ „ lovercargill, March 0,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the laat four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary, every one we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from itt use,—Yours faithfully, TothixjL, Watson and Co. Riccarton, February 9, 1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest Lambs we had, and that it stopped the scour in them, and they seemed benefitted by the dow they had.~Yours faithfully, John Beaks 1 ■ »O« ""'" ""*"■■■■™ IN TINS OF ONE AND TWO GALLONS Shake well before using, and keep shaken during use DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Agent. FOR SALE. PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PEIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton The Best Eating Potatoes money can buy or mortal would wish for F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A Comfortable House, with a few acres of ground attached. ■ >*■ f. feurihlaw. _ FVISWITITItE, FUit^lTf RE, LINOLEUM, CARPETS, BUGS, MATS, etc. JAPANESE AND INDIAN" MATTING just arriving to bo sold cbtaper 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 auit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Olegg's Perambulators, at Christcfiurch prices Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agents for Exhibition Prize Venetian Blinds Christenurch Art Wicker Works T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, 110., OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Dressmaking Extraordinary. ITITE have much pleasure in intimating that we have secured the services of MIS*-* OHMA.NDY» iot many years wifcQ w. strange & Co., Christchurchj to take charge of our DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. And to popularise it, we have decided to MAKE DRESSES TILL THE END OF OCTOBER AT ©s 6d, FOR ALL MATERIALS AT Is 6d PER YARD AND UPWARD?, and at the same time to spare no offort to please our Customs in STYLE, , FIT, and FINISH, which we Guarantee will be First-Class. —- A TRIAL SOLICITED. — You are invited to inspect our Stock of New and Seasonable Goods, and will cot be pressed to buy. — Milliner y.— Our Millinery is acknowledged to be the Most Stylish and Cheapest in ABhburton. ASHBUETON DBAPERY COMPANY, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. •7 132 H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manasjer. FOR SALE, pOR SALE—Capital Building Site, VALUABM SUBURBAN PKOPBRTY £ ijjJ—^-dto^Bgj* .»„.«,.» . c it i v ■ Terms if'requlred. Also, one acre front* ■j f\ ACRES Magmficant Land, having , t^ Tow^ West . good gi t e for a 1U three frontages on Winter, Allen, J f vftte resldence . and Middle roads, surrounded by well-, r T. BULLOOK. grown Plantations, Allenton Suburban ___. „ , District, Very desirable site for a private TINWALD. retidence ; healthy locality. To be sold <___ as a whole, or In two lots. Terms if -jmOR SALE — FOUK SECTIONS.' required. imimrv "^ O»e Acte, All in one block. T, BULLOCK rp f BUfcWkfK