SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The Swing meeting of the Ashburton arotting Club was held on Saturday aftei noon on the trotting track at the bhow Grounds. The weather was Bhowery, but the attendance was about equal to that of the Spriag. meeting last yea . , The fields wtre large and some good trotting was witnessed, but the timeß registered were not fast. Speculation was brisk and the sum ol £591 was put through the totalisator. The following ate the resultß : — Maiden Handicap, of 10 soys. Two miles- Mr Hay Smith's br g Statesman, llsec * (Owner) 1 Mr J. O'Shea's blk hJ. B. Rotciv 12seo (T. Cotton) 2 J. E. Rotciv led for half a mile when j Statesman took command and keeping his place throughout won easily, the others dis tanced. Eleven started. Biddy Biddy, Wild Boy and Katipo were scratched. Time— s.49. Dividend— £l6 4s. .

Electric Handicap, of 20 soys. One mile and a half. Mr H. Coulter's b m Waihi, 263e0 ... (C. Harold) 1 Mr P. Shearer's br g Toby 15sec (Owner) 2 Mr J. Small's Wk g Belfast Pat, 26aeo (E. Price) 3 Six started. Josephine and Camelia II were scratched. Belfast Pafr was the firat to show m front but Waihi displaced him before half a mile had been traversed and never making a mistake won very easily by •boot twenty yards, Toby just beating Belfast Pat for second place. Time-4.27. Dividend— £2 Is. .

Lagmhob Handicap lharne»s), of 20 soys.

Two mi'es. MrJP. Devaue's b g Arahura, 18seo ... .^ ; v, j - (O. Harold 1 Mr D. McLean's oh f Tracey Belle, 30seo . (G. Morrison) 2 The .Fiddler, Belfast Pat, and Dampier alao started. Katipo was ■oratohed. lracey Belle led till the- last', time round, when Arahura, patiently handled by Harold, came through about eighty yards from the winning post and won by two lengths. Time— s.s3. Dividend— £l 17s.

Belling Handicap, (optional saddle or harness), of 15 soys ; limile. Mr R. J. Henry's b m Margo, 15-ec^ j Mr J. J. Stewart's b m Judy, 9aeo (Owner) f Mr J. McCormick's br g Maßter George, ssec ... (Owner) t Eight started. Biddy Biddy was scratched. Margo who went off with the lead was never troubled, winning easily. Maßter George and Judy dead heat. Time-4.40 Divi dend—£ll6a. Tho winner was sold by auotion to Mr G. Robinson for £13.

Ashbubton Handicap (saddle) of 30 soys ;

two miles Mr J. McQailkin's b m Belfast Girl 28sec (D. Price) 1 Mr Ri McOonochie's g g Wharfdale 12*eo (Owner) 2

Six started. Belfast Girl went off with a strong lead and although Wharfdale made desperate efforts to get on terms with her, she eventually won by ten yards. The others were distanced. Time— s 51. Divi dend— £2 10s.

Pabmebs' Plate, of £0 soys ; two miles. 1 Mr W. Langdown's b m Kit 11, 26aeo (Owner) 1 Mr T. Harold's b g Tralee, 20sec (Owner) 2 Mr J. O Shea's blk h J. E Rotciv, 28sec (E. Griffin) 3 Eleven started. Kit II took command soon after the start, and maintaining her position throughout won by three lengths. Time— s.sß. D.videndi-£2l )2s. Dash Handicap (saddle) of 20 bovb ; one mile. Mr O. Harold's b m Katipo 22* ec (Owner) 1 Josephine and Ruariki were scratched. Katipo distanced the other starters. Time —2.59 Dividend— £l 43.

V.R. C. SPRING MEETING.

Mblboubnb, October 31.

The Spring. Meetiug of. the Victorian Racing Club opened to-day. The attendance it as quite equal to that of previous years', and several Governors from the neighbour ing colonies, with their suites, were present.. The weather, which was threatening, for tunately cleared away as the day wore on and there was no rain. The following are the results of the principal events : — Tbial Stakes, a sweepstake of 5 soys eaoh, with 200 added ; on« mile— Reka 1, Sb David 2, Oanoona 3. Time— lmin 44aeo. Melbourne Stakes, a sweepstake of 5 soys each, with 250 soys added; one mile aad a quarter.— Disfigured 1, Hopscotch 2, Thunder Queen 3. lime— 2min lOfsea Hotham Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 iovs each, with 200 added; one mile and a half.— Mißchiet 1, Le Var 2, Destiny 3. Time— 2min 38seo. Viotobia Dbbbt, a sweepstake of 20 soys each, wiih7so added ; one mile and a half— Newhaven (Gardiner) 1, Resolute (James Gough) 2, Coil (James Hayes) 3. The Officer, Charge, Bandook, Eleusinian, Sabretache, also started. Won easily by liz lengths. Time-2min 39aeo. Betting 2 to 1 against Newhaven.

CRONK RIDING.

Sydnby, November 2. In its report of the Derby, the Sydney DaUv Tdegrapfr aaya a worse exhibition of riding hat seldom been seen on the part of ao many jockeys holding good reputations. Ihe race was as good as over before Resolute tried to get np to Newhayen, and he was then too sore to make any impression on the flying chestnut. Coil, Officer, and Charge were handled as though Newhaven wonld come baok to them, and it was, nob until the abattoirs had been passed chat their riders realised their mistake and endeavoured to rectify it ; but then it was all too late, their task at that stage being simply hopeless.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold onrselves re3ponstb'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondent b.

MR E. G. WRIGHT.

TO THE EDITOB.

BiR,— A most cowardly attack- bas been made upon Mr E. G. Wright, which I, for one, oaanot pass unnotioed. The petty, trivial mind of the author of the attack must indeed be patent to all, when he can stoop to so contemptiblean action as to speak slightingly of Mr Wright, because that gentleman's health is not all that oan be desired. I may quote the oase of Sir Julius Vbgel, whose health, though bo bad as to necessitate his addressing his electors from the depths of a bath obair, certainly did not interfere with the soundness of his views, or his capability for work. Taking into consideration the number of years during which Mr Wright has represented the district, acting m »n honest and straightforward manner m the interest* of his electors, and also the very largely signed requisition he has received, it may reasonably be inferred that the public of Athburton generally firmly believe that whin representing them he is the right man m fen« right place. In conclusion, I can only lay that no candidate will further hi* own cause by trying to throw mud on Mr Wright. The attack to whioh I refer is evidently the outcome of petty spite and jealousy i and from what I know of the electors of Ashbur tbn, they are anxious to secure the services of the best man m the coming election. We women will pin Mr Wright's" colours on our bifeasts, and scorn to notice such spiteful Attacks as we Would the enapping's of a'yelp ipg cur. Apologising fox trespassing on your yaluable space,— l am, eto, • ' f A JjAdv Elector.

CABLE NEWS.

Australian.

Heavy Rain. Sydney, November 1. Heavy rain is falling throughout the oountry.

Floating" of the Gainsborough. The Warrimoo brings news of the floating of the Gainsborough, which went ashore at Honolulu while bound from Westport to S<m Francisco with a cargo of coal. New Guinea. Brisbane, October 31,

The Macgregor discoveries are most interesting. Tropical New Guinea can boast a temperate region. At 1 1,000 ft above the sea the explorers found a lafce ; buttercups, daisies', and other plants ol mild climates were found, while a bird resembling the English skylark was heard. Some of the party suffered severely from the very cold weather.

Home and Foreign.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT ) Captured by Brigands. London, October 31, News basbeen received that Captain Marriott, of the Norfolk regiment, while out shooting, was captured by brigands, who demand a ransom of £10,000. Demand for Steamers.^ v There is an immense demand for steamer tonnage, and the construction of 140 cargo steamers is rapidly pro ceeding. Freights generally are abnormally high. Bicycle Accident. The Right Hon. G. J. Shaw Le fevre has met with a serious bicycle accident. Seeking 1 a Divorce. Oountess Oowley is seeking for a divorce. The French m Madagascar. Paris, October 31. General Gallieni, the new French Administrator m Madagascar, has ordered the execution of the Hova Minister of the Interior for complicity m the recent rebellion, and also the uncle of the Queen of the Hovas. The General declined to visit the Queen on the ground that he thought it was her duty to call on him. Tbe Premier of the r Hovas has resigned, and no successor has been appointed. Obituary. Berlin, October 31, Cardinal Hohenlohe is dead.

Town Edition. THE LATEST.

Australian.

Price of Bread.

, Sydney, November 2 The price of bread m both Sydney and Brisbane is to be raised a half penny per two-pound loaf. The Ooldfields.

Perth, November 2.

A large scheme is being promoted to bring ore from the waterless portions of the goldfields, and subject it to treatment where water is plentiful. It is proposed to counect with the mining centres by means of trams, m cases where it is not the intention of Government to construct railway lines.

Some and Foreign.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYRIGHT ]

A Debit Balance. London, November 1 'The balance sheet of the Caledonian and Australian Mortgage Agency Com pany chows a debit balance of £8434. The shrinkage is attributed to the fall m the rates of interest m Australia. The debentures remaining 'unpaid after November will amount to £84,700. The Cabmen's Boycott. Owing to the heavy fines inflicted , the boycott of the railway termini by the cabmen has been suspended. The Bench has held that the cabmen, bj their action, are risking the forfeiture of aheir licenses. 3400 persons refused to pay fares, m consequence of the refusal of the cabmen to enter the railway termini. Church Schools. The National Society, on behalf of the balk of the Church Schools, suggests that mil public elementary sohools shou'i be rated within school board districts, and the ratepayers' inspection limited to the secular teaching. Another Company. The Colling wood Gold field Company of New Zealand is announced, with a capital of £150,000,- of which £28,000 is being issued. London Bread. The price of bread m London has been raised to fivepence per 41b loaf. The Triple Alliance. Berlin, November 1. ' Bismarck's organ states that, by the terms of the Triple Alliance, Austria is to remain neutral if France attacks Germany, or if Germany, without provo cation, attacks Russia. The newspaper suggests that similar treaties all round would assist the main object of the Triple Alliance.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Ctoftt Eattagiassk of tto. Sound Money Men. New Yoiik, November 1, j There were seventeen thousand speakers at the parade qf «ound moneyites from the Western States, }h New TjTorl?, yesterday. The scenf wa,s on.ly comparable to a parade of yeterans' at Washington. At the close of the sitting, there wag the greatest enthusiasm prevailing, flags lying m every direction, and a hundred and twenty-five bands marched at intervals.

*HB ASfißtfrttON GtJABMAN : SIONDA*, NOVEMBER 2, 1896.



SPEaAL PRIZES. SPECIAL PBIZES. " ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. FLETCHER BROS. A 8 ££!!? TS for Nimmo a °d Blair, Seed Merchants, we are anthorised to offer two (2) SPECIAL PRIZES of Seeds, each to the value of 10b 6d ; one for the best collection di Y e 8 etabJeß » an ' the other for the best collection of Flowers grown from Nimmo and Bl >ira Seeds, and purchased from ub during the present season. Vegetable Seeds— 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— ld per packet, 14 packets at Is. - AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. i The remarkable success aohieved by Messrs Nimmo and Blair at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Show held m June, 1896, m the section devoted to Agricultural Seeds waa undoubtedly a feather m their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty First Prises, and eight seconds m competition with a famous firm of Seed Merchants m England. It would be to the advantage of large consumers to get our Samples and Prices before f urohasinfc elsewhere. *■•»•«. TURNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially seleoted roots, and are always carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Price per lb for small quantities from 7d per lb to 60s per cwt. Carter** Elephant Swede Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fostreton Hybrid Yallow, Imped** Green Globe, &0., &o. MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. The greatest possible care is taken m growing a'l our Mangel Seed. Mammoth Lone Bed, Champion Yellow Globe, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard, lOd per lb: for small quantities. .-- FIELD CARROTS. FIELD OARROTS. They are the finest that can be seleoted, and 1 xperienoe promt, ts us to say that nothing tE "wiS £ offered. Jamea' Soarlet Intermediate, Altriagham Long Red, Giant Green Top, White Belgian, &0., &0., from 2s 6d per lb. ONION SEED. ONION SEED. „■ Brown Spanish 4s 6d per lb. SEED POTATOES. This i*B the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose— l6lbi for Is ; Queen of Valley--161bs for Is ; Bruce— l6lba for 1b ; Myatt'a Aahleat — 241bs for Is" j Otago Cup Eyes—2olba for Is ; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for la, 6s per sack. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— ■ 6s per sack, delivered anywhere within the Belt. <^ COLOUEED STARCH, COLOUEED STARCH, Ml For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors:— Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. ,^ SPEING BLOSSOM TEA. } We are Sole Agents m Ashi urton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. EEDUCTION. EELUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of Tim&ru Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CECCKEEY. CRCCKEBY. A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to hand and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Oasb we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other houße m the trade FLETCHER BROS., .'•CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON. J FIRST GEAINP SHOW OF * '' ? SPRING NOYELTIES^ . - vIEY^EYTHma UP TO" DATE. ' ■ - ..'-■''•— *t - ' ■ —7- .0 CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. N New DreEß Goods. Bloubo Prints mo a marvel of the seaaonrj Choice Ribbons, Flowera, Feathers, Sunshades, Art MubJujb, Sateens, Apron Cheok, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Cobo of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Joßt Opened, all sizes ; also- V and N Featherbone, Cestns and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has sucbja var'ety of High-claes Drapery been shown m Ashbnrton before, as will be [exhibited hy me Jtbi* season. BOOTS. EOOm BOOTS. THE LARGEST^STQCK IN THE COUNTY TO SELECT FROM. ANDREW OBR. SAVE YOUR EYES FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING THEM WITH COLORED GLASSES, % 1 • .■ TO BE OBTAINED FROM * S. S ALE X, A PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTUEING JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS-OPTICIAN, EAST STREET A LARGE AND 'VARIED STOCK OF EYE PROTECTORS, All Shades of Smoked .Glasses, with Glass or Gauze sides, m Steel or Polished Nickel Frames. Straight and Curled sides. : Sole Agent for Lazarus 'Specialities" Spectacles and patented system \ of Sight Testing. \ S. SA L 1 1, J EAST STBEET. ) ' • -N . .■■-...-• - v 5 (Telephone No. SO.) ;



ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mb Rex. Resteix having lesigned the Agency of the above I'ompau}', 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to sen me on bu?inest connected with- the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly o 11 at the office of Mr John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 ASHBURTON PROHIBITION LEAGUE AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League,. held October 16, 1896, the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That this meeting urges all Temperance People throughout the Ashburton Eloctorate, not to pledge thiir votes until the party has had an opportunity of selecting a candidate at the representative meeting, to be held m the ODDFELLOWS' BALL, At an Early Date." THURSDAY, NOVEMBER .5 At 2.30 p.m. In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and m the matter of the estate of Jambs Connolly, late of Ashburton, m the Provincial District of Canterbury, laborer, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send m to the office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, or his dis- trict agent at Christohurch, and m writing, on or before the 15th day of January, 1897\ ull particulars of such olaims giving the (tema and amounts of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon thereafter as conven- aiently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the olaims which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice, and according to the priorities given by the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to such olaims as between themselves respectively. All moneys payable to the above estate may br lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's acoonnt at any postal money-order office. JAMES C. MARTIN, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, October 27, 1896. 10 268 THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES IBE Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — " I must not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done sq muoh to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any eonstitnency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and \ would strongly advise all constituencies to have the. brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice^'* Th;s wa.s a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. But what is the* value of brains without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digeative organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it would have been found that ihose whc were m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would fsnd the coating of the stomach «on- verted into a sort of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelio temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An important omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. :— The usual guarautee that Suratura .Tea is NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Ageuts. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES, Sole agent for Aehburton Dfctotofe. S. S A * « *• OjEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System enßurc i I J comfort andgoorreob elghb. Doiu spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles,



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR SALE. 1 ! PRICE— £2 PER ACRE. "I f\O ACRES, fenced and m its native J_\_)O state, near Maronan, being R.S. 27929. Very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. f FOR SALE. Good Sheep Country, Shepherd's Bush furv-y District. 2475 ACEES 2475 Terms and Full Particulars furnished on Application. I T. BULLOCK. FOR S A l'E-^ At a Reduced Price. SUBURBAN Besidence conveniently situated just beyond the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, the Rev. A. Bakes. On account of his having removed to the North Island, a speedy a ale is desired at a reduced Price. Liberal Terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. • 9 ACRES, situated at the corner ' of Racecourse and Middle Roads, Allen- ton, with small Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. "T\ WELLING of Five Rooms, centrally XJ situated m Tancred street, west. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN. OIAK PBICE REQUIRED FOR ?*■ ACRES 2i With Dwelling of four rooms, etc., situated just at the back of the English Church, Tinwald, between Harland and Grove streets. The owner, Mr Joseph Hopwood, having made up his mind to sell at the reduced price named above, reasonable terms can be arranged. Apply at once to .. T. BULLOCK. R'ONTGEN X RAYS. TRIAL IN ASHBURTON. KEEN interest has been shown by most leading residents and farmers, who are of a scientific turn of mind, m a trial made this week by Mr Mitchell, the weil- known local Photographer, of the • B&ntgen Rays,' or the New Photography. Many knowing ones predicted a failure, and speculation was rife as to what would be the ultimate result, but we are proud to be able to to Btate that it sur- passed all expectations, and we congratulate him on his success. The mode adopted wag as follows:— A Bolid bar of chilled cast steel, 17 inches thick, was placed on a stand, and a large oard» with a well-known name prjated en Uy was plaped behind it and the 'X^ Rays' turned on at about two million horse-power, and exposed for twenty minutes. The Blide was then removed, and the assembled gentlemen, who had been awaiting the re- sult with breathless interest, beheld the following ;— 1 . L WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. henry~"zander, WOOL BROKER. Wool Store—West street, ABhburtoni Advances M&de Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-penny More than any other Wool of same quality. i ~~ r Then there was a tremendous outbi^ o applause and admiration, and. one loca farmer announced h^ tyelve£ tjh&fe the sam< name could be photographed. Ijhrougb i mpqnUin9fsraDit?, 10!



I Business Notices t* . . — — — . Q.REA.T SPECIAL PUB CHASE SALE JAMES MELLOR 1 1 SAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share oi the benefit derived by him m this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10a 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Oookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3s 6d 160 Lb dies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 16s 6d 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase baa been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and ffathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid ternw. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASEJSALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, 9 ASHBURTON. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and ! Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known I BO STOCK BEAND, | BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. j Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c'ass Boot 'at a Reasonable Price, 1 should not i j fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BEOIIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's,, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and strap; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies Canvas Shoes, from ... ... ... 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladiea Walking Shoes, from ... 4a 9d A few lines of last season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to clear. Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really Firstclasß Slipper, gnod value at 4s, now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals — ÜBual/price from 22s to 263 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT THE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, «i. WICHW-AS, Manager *■ ■ •



Hanmer and Graves. s WOOL. v MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENT 3 have been made by \. which their customers can have their dips 8 offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or _ Cimaru, and if bo desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. „ ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY 3 VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEEB. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. E. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shv.ll be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as , well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. BEAPERS AND BINDEUS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the ABhburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sonß, Reading, and have on hand" Stocks of Ryegraas, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. Ail New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPEBPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price? on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. fmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. ■TTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Chrietchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best: Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take plaoei- At Christchuroh, November 20, 1896. , At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. > FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. fTTE HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES, FRIEDLANDER 8R05.,; LIMITED. TTTB ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglq-Continental Superphosphate , P^JRE BONE DUST, AT XQWm MARKET RATES, '" We ue also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MAfIIJEES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. •TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A ' COMPLETE 9 THRESHING PLANT, Consisting of , g EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ld ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, le WATER CART, Em, ly All m First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER brqs., Lihxtbd,



| Election Notices. ! " NOTICE. "TVTR J« W. SAWLE will ADDRES! the ELECTORS, at the ODDFELLOWS l I HALL, on November 10, at 8 o'clock. 11 1 NOIICE. MR J. W. SAWLE will address th< electors at the Templar Hall, Tin wald. on TUESDAY, November 3, at I o'clook. 10 27( ASHBUKTON ELECTION. MX JOHN MOLAOHLAN ■VTTILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THB ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 8 P.M. Ladies Specially Invited. 10 255 .' • TO THE ELECTORS OT THE) •;, ASHBCJRTON ELECTORATE. M B W. S. M' ;SUN WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THB WAKANUI SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBEE 2, GREENSTREET SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, AND SEAFIELD SCHOOL ON THUESDAY, NOVEMBEE 5, At eight o'clock. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies. 10 262 .' •■ Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATUEDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1896. COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT MESSRS FRIEnLANDBRBRO^.LD., have received instructions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auotion on above date,. opposite their Offices, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, A COMPLETE. THREBHING PLANT, viz. — BHOR<*E - POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVA TORS, WATER CART, HUT, &o* This Plant is m first class working order, and is for absolute sale. Sale at 12 o'clock, R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 250 . Auctioneer. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST- ' CHURCH RACES, A. & P. SHOW, AND PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. T7IXOURSION tickets at fares of 2 d Pj per mile first class, Id per mile 2nd minimum 4s and 2d, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Chris bchuroh from all stations north of Timaru from the 6th to the 13th November, and on the 14th also from Ashburton, Waikari and inter- mediate stations, including stations on branches between those points. Excursion tickets, at the same rates, will be issued on the 7th and 9th of November, from any station to any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section. All these tickets will be availaMe for return till the 23rd of November. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every instance, and m»y be broken after the first 25 miles. 11 2 BY ORDER. Amusements. rev ttaskett-c<mith, cv JlLaskett-jomith, the great egyptologist and EASTERN TRAVELLER. TWO- NIGHTS IN THB * ■ v ODDFELLOWS' XT AL L, Ashburton. XX WEDNESDAY AND THUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 and 5. First Lecture-^ "CONSTANTINOPLE THE SUBLIME, OR THE TURKISH EMPIRE." Second Lecture— "THROUGH THE REALMS OF RQ MANOE WITH EIGHT QLD MAIDS AN.D A NERVOUS BACHELOR." MAGNIFICENT LIMELIGHT. VlflWi IN ILLUSTRATION. . Lecture at eight o'clook each evening. Tickets — Reserved seats, 3s (plan at H. M Jones') ; second seats, 2s ; back seats, Is. - 10 19 Tenders. mENDERS are invited for Buildin X House, near Valetta. Plans an specifications at my office. Tenders close o TUESDAY, November 10, at noon. Th lowest or any tender nob neoeisaril accepted. B, BIRD, IM ArcbitiQt,



TINWALD WJESLEYAN CHUROH. A SALE OF WORK m the Hull od THURSDAY NEXT, Novmn- I ber 5; commencing at 2 p.m. Tea from 5.30 till 7, Concert at 9. AdmUlton, fti I children, hiif-prioe, Ub



It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Mepara Qraighead and Berrytnan are probably now showing tbe largesiTstook of new tweeds and fashionabla tailoring goods ever exhibited m Aihbur- ton. T^ia speaks well for their enterprise and local industry. From the Tea Want to the Te» Cup gflrftalterated. Thia m Kozie Tjja. Hi you want delioioua Coffee fry the otebriW Family Brand j to bt obtained fvorywbwe.