Sir Robert Stout said he desired to place on record some facts regarding our finance. The votes for the present year amounted to something enormous, and he looked upon this aa alarming. Taxation was siill in creabing, and he believed the col ny'u posi tion to be a dangerous one it thepieseiit sta c of things were allowed tocoutiuue. If .New Zealand waß to maintain its position, nnci id comuete with the natious of the wot Id, all its natural advantages must decrease with the increase of taxation, which must follow its heavy expenditure. He regre ted the feeling of insecurity caused by the attack on land titles, Buch as is proposed m the Horowheiiua Bill, and lie deplored the refusal of Government lo supply members wifcn information they asked for on public matters. He did not deny that this Parlia ment, like all Parliameuta, had passed some

useful measures.

Mr Seddon pointed out that the increased population cf the colony necessitated an increased expenditure, and the extraordinary circumstances ot this year hacoutributed lo the increased outlay. He believed that his estimate of revenue for the current yeur would be fully realised and that there would be a gross surplus of ■■ 167,397. There were evidences of marked increases m all the Government Departments, and it waa satis faci ory to tiud this Btate of affairs existing aft^r the period of depression they passed through during the last three or four years. He deuied that Government had departed from their policy. Taxation had been put on the uhouldera of those best able to bear it, and the settlement of the country had pro gressed apace. Parliameut was the highest court m the land aud what had been dove m connection with land titles m the Horowhe nua Bill was m the interests of justice. There was greater security of laud life m this country now than ever had been the case. He disagreed ~with the view held by Captain Russell regarding the defences of the colony >nd stated that when bo took office the defences were a farce ; but since then they had been put on a different footing. There -would he thought be a revulsion of feei ng agaiust large sums of money being spent by Government on the advice of military 'experts which m a year or two after its being spent was found to be use lees. The money could be much more profitably spent on roads and bridges, tie charged the Opposition with being m league with the Legislative Council m killing the Banking Bill and said the Council by its action that night had sounded its own death knell. The ac< ion of the Opposition iv securing the abandonment of the Banking Bill would recoil on themselves. As to the policy bills of the Government out of sixteen outlined m the the Governor's speech twelve had passed through the House, but Govern n:ent could not be responsible for their rejec tion m the Upper House. Parliament »ad passed through one of the most memorable sessions m the history of the colony. The Bill then passed its final stages aud at 5.10 a.m. the House adjourned to 11.30 a.m.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING.

The following further payments have been made for the

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live .stock mat ktt m the Ashburton county for the week ending October ll:—At7 :— At the Anhburton yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. It being a gloiious day, the attendance was good, and amongst them more buyers than has been the case lately. The sheep yardetl were, m most cases, of good quality, the bulk being hoggets and twu-tooth crossbreds, also several small lots of crossbred ewes with lambs at foot. Fur this class, good competi tion was noted. The butchers' pens were well supplied, but m this class the prices were (■lightly easier than those ruling of late. The total yarded for the day comprised 3538 sheep, 50 head of cattle, and 2 pigs, of which my eutry consisted of 2504 sheep, 6 he id of cattle, and 2 pigs. The following »re the prices realised : — 2 fat crossbreds 13a 3d, 3 fat crosßbreds 15s, 6 fat crossbred ewes 11s lid, 79 fat merino wethers 9s 6d, 23 at 7s lid, 48 fat crossbreds 12s lOd, 31 fat cross bred ewes 13d 6d, 9 fat crosnbreds 11s 9d, 30 fat merino wethers 9s 21, 20 fat merino ewes ds 3d, 23 merino ewes 4s sd, 16 hoggets 6s 4d, 17 at bi t 2 fat sheep lls 3d, 15 croesbred ewes and lambs 9a Id, 12 crossbred ewes and lambs 13s 6d, 27 at 153, 230 hoggets 10s 7d, 219 at 9a 7d, 286 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wetheia 14s 6d, 390 hoggets 12s 6d. Pigs. —1 at 10s, lat 83. Cattle.— Cows £2, £3 10s, £4, heiters £1 17s 6d.

CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign.

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The Dynamite Conspiracy.

, London, October 16

News from Paris states that Tynan has been released from custody owing to weakness of proof that he was connected with the Phcenix Park out rage, and the fact that the offence w.is committed ten yo*rs ago. The Indian Famine. The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, Viceroy of Tndia, reports there is widespread distress prevailing m India, and that it is expected the Imperial Government will liberally assist the locil efforts to render aid to the sufferers. The Cuban Insurrection. Madrid, October 15. An attempt was made by Ouban insurgents to entrap and murder General Weyler, but it failed. Coolie Riots. Nbw York, October 15. Goolie riots broke out at George town, but were suppressed by the police, who killed three and wounded many. Complimentary Clemency. Paris, October 15 President Faure has granted nn amnesty to hundreds of criminals, out of compliment to the Czar, and- m honor of his visit.

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Home and Foreign.

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Cricket.

San Fkancisco, October 16

O»lifur..i* only made 43, Eidy taking eighr. wickets for 14. The ma eh was drawn, and the Australian team sailer! by th« Mariiosi Turkish Soldiery. \ Constantinople, Uotober 16 Mucli hardship exists umong*t the Tmki ii solJiery, who have received no p y for months. Many of the men are nagging m tho streets of the capital. The German Colonial Party. Berlin, Octobet 16. FTerr Kayser, of the office of Koreign Affairs, has resigned owing to the opposition of the German colonial p*rty.

Australian

Rich Stone. Perth, October 17. The Orient Company crushed two tons of stone for 640jzs of gold.

ELGIN.

Concert and Ball

A concert and ball m aid of the school children's prize fund was given m the Elgin schoolroom last evening the room lieing nicely decorated for the occasion. Mr John Cochrane, chairman of the school committee, occupied the chair, and after apologisiug for the absence of some expected performers, said that although it was a damp evening it was certainly tt record one for atteudance, the schoolroom being simply crowded. He then thankvd the performers tor their assis tance, and told the audience thar, the names of the performers were sufficient guarantee for an excellent coucert, a statement that afcerwards proved Mr Cochrane a true pro phet m this matter. MUs Friedlauder opened the programme by a piano solo " Blake's Grand March," played with her usual spirit and expression. Mrs Dee was m good voice and sane "Ora Pro Nobis " aud " Some Day " with great credit. Mrs Saunders' sonp, " Needles and pine," was

given with (he archuess and spirit necessary m that composition, while " Ben Bolt " was given with good effect. Mrs Denshire'ti •endering of •'The valley by the sea" and " Way down upon the Swanee river," were quite up to her usual standard of singing, ib Being quite a treat to hear her. Mrs Jones (Selma), has a sweet voice aud sang " Dolly's revenge" and " No air" splendidly, and we hope to heir more of her singing. Mr Landells took eh rge of the comic element, and did good service m " Monte Carlo '' and "The Roman fail." Mifaß Jeauie Lambie was m splendid voice and sang " Kerry Dance* and "Grace Darling" with much expression and sweetness. Mr Walker's singing of the "Holy City" was well re ceived. Ho has a good compass and full voice. Nothing more need be said of Mrs Mitchell's singing of " We'd better bide a wee" a-id " Molly Asthore" than that she

well upheld her reputation as a vocalist. A violin solo, •' The List Rose of Summer," by Mr Hunnibel , was mucn appreciated, and fhowtid careful study as to execution. VI is Kathleen Orr sang " When the tide comes m," m the distinct) and feeling manner characteristic of her singing. She has a pure contralto voice, unti uses it with ad vantage. Mr Uptou Bang " John Peel," with the awing and go that he alone cvn give it. This song was very popular, the audience being quite carried away with it. He was equally successful m " Ihe Meynell Hunt." Miss Brankin sang " Eileen Alan.ua" very sweetly, and will be expected to fa /or the public with more of her singing. Mr A. H. Light sang " In Old Madrid " with feeling, but owing to a slight cold he was uot heard to the best advantage. Miss Searell (Christchurch), gave a well executed pianoforte solo "Tarrantelle" m A flit, and gives promise of becoming a brilliant execut ant. The accompanists were Misses Kathleen Orr, Friedlander, Searell, Messrs Walker and A. Hunnibell. Mr Protheroe, a member of the Committee, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all helping to make he concert snch a success, especially to Mr Hunnibell, for the use of his piano The items were all re-demanded, but owing to the want of time, of course a'l the requests could sot be re sponded to. The national anthem having been sung, the concert closed. Before leav ing, the performers partook of refreshments. The floor having been cleared, dancing was kept up until daybreak. Mr W. Houston was an efficient MC, and music was supplied for the dancing by Miss E. Leahy (piano), Messrs Walker and A. Hunnibell (piano), Mr Hunnibell (violini, and Mr A. H. Light (cornet). During the dane ng Mr F. Henry gave a song and sailor's hornpipe, while Mr E. Sullivan gave a step dunce. Refreshments were provided and served by Meadames Brankin, Choak, Cochrane, Howes, Jary, Kennedy, . Letham, Lamb, Smith, Forsyth, Protheroe aud Dwyer, and Misses Howes and Williamson. The Com mittee and also the teachers, Miss Howes and Mr A. Hunnibell, are to be congratulated on the able manner m which they carried out the arrangements m connection with their concert and ball. The proceeds are expected to be about £15.

LATEST ITEMS.

The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers will have Church Parade to-morrow at the Wealeyan Church. They fall mat the Drillshed at 10 o'clock. The Ashbutton Band will be m attendance.

We are so frequently applied to for in formation about some of the Government Officials m Ashburton, or offices of local bodies, that we have arranged to keep an official directory m the columns of the GtJABDiAtf, which we think our readers will find convenient f<>r reference. It will be found m this issue.

We learn that by an accident near the mill, Mr and Mrs Gough, of Dromore, and their daughter were thrown from their trap to-day. Mr Gough wa« badly bruised and the others slightly injured.

After the House rose this morning a depu tation of members, headed by Mr Mills, waited on Mr Seddon and presented him with a petition signed by 49 members of the Lower House and 19 of the Upper House praying that Government should recommend the Governor to release the convict Chemis. Mr Seddon said the fact that the petition was so largely signed by members of the legislature warranted Government m giving it> the most serious consideration, and this would be done.

The Btrong nor'weßter that has been blow ing all day has not a little to account for. It rattled unduly the iron portion of a dray's lading, aod frightened the three horses yoked to it, and they went off at their best ' speed along the street, and getting into East Btreet near the engine sheds made m the direction of I romore. As they went 1 iron gear and general stores were sown along the track they followed. How they ultimately fared, or who is the unfortunate owner we have not yet been able to learn. A farmer riding m a rlray drove along Burnett street at the height tf the gale. His felt hat was tied on with a wisp of calico, and it took him all he could to see the road before him. In fact he didn't see it, otherwise he would not have found the telephone poat at the corner of the Courthouse too big to get past, and his wheel would not have caught it, nor his whole equipage have been brought up all standing, requiring the intervention of a passerby to back the steed and clear the wheel of the obstacle. This done, however, the farmer gee'd oo as if nothing bad happened,

Official Directory.

Mayor of Ashburton — Mr Jo-eph S *"»*y, East street Agricultural and Past on' Association — President, Junes Brown; Secretary, Win. Simpson Ashburton Building Society— Chairman, Dr J E Trevor ; Manager, Edward ■Stephens Ashburton Industrial Build ng Society — Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J C Duncan Ashburton Civb — Secretary, Wm Horn* ; Manager, X J Sfcilwell Ashburton Borou^'n School Committee — Chairnun, David McPnerson ; Secretary, J C Duncan Caledonian Society — President, Secretary, J. luoker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager, Wm Rowan ■ Canterbury Roller Flour Mills — Manager, I Thos Rollitt ! Cemetery Board — Chairman, Joseph W«rd, arcade Clerk of Courts and Licensing Committee — J R Colyer County Council— Chairman, Edward "5 Wright ; Secretary, Frederick Mamwaring ; Engineer, Wm Bax er Deputy Official Assignee— John Daviaon, West street Domain Custodian — W W Smith Fire Brigade — Ciptain, A A Fooks ; Secretary, H H Fooks ; Engineer, W E Dolman

Gas Com pan y — Chairman, Thja Bulock; Secretary, J Wmd, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department — Poßtmeßt< r, agent Ham pstead School Committee— Chaii man, W J Crooks ; Secretary, J U Kell Hamp 3 tea.i Town Board — Chairman, J H Maymrd; Clerk, J (J Hell High School Board— Chairman, Andrew Orr : >ecretary, Ca»s Braddell H i«pital — Medical Office-, OrJ E Trevor; SRcretary, F Maiawnriog ; Matron, Mrs h McKay Inspector »»f FAC'ories and VV eights and Measure- — Constable Edwar-1 Ka-'i! Justices of the Peace (Town District) — Robert 'I hos B i 1»> k, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Kulf, David Thorn is, D Williamson, E a Caster, and the Hon W J Steward Longhnach Koid Hoard — Chairman, John Grigs: ; C'erk, A A Fooki Ofdfellow-' Hv. anl O ange Hall— Cui'Oilinn, VV X Do mai. Ol'l Men h Home. — M is' or, 1 hoa H Cox ]'i>'i«e— Scjrgount J P Barlow m charge \'<»t naster mi.l • ffioer in oh «rge of I'ele grap'n--*Vm *t <T«nrge Douglas Pub i : Trust Offic !— Postmaster, agent Ricin^ U üb( V-liburton) —Secretary, John DavUmi

Racing Club (Tinwald) — Secretary, A A Fooks liulway Stationmaster — P L Payne Registrar of buths, deaths and marriage?, and registrar of electors — Joseph Ward Arcade Returning Officer — J R C>lyer, C)urt house Sa'cyards Company — Chai'man, C J Harper; Secietary, Albert Kobdita Stock Inspector— Blair Fullinon, Court-

house TinwaM School Committee — Chairman, E Iward Gates ; Secretary. A A Fo ->k* Tinwald Town B'>»rd— Chairman, Edward Gated ; Clerk, A A Fooks j Town Cerk and Borough Engineer — Chas E Fooks ■ Upper Ashburton Road Bo \rd— Chairman Donald McLean ; C erk, John Davison Wakanui Road Board — Cnairman, Peter Stewart ; Clerk, J A Pcole

THE ASHfiUiiTOJS GtJARfciAN : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1?, 1896,



New Zealand Cup, of 1500 sovi. Two miles, sfc Ib st Ib Kuroclydon ..9 5 Lotion 7 9 Fabulist.. .. 812 Bellicent ... 7 9 Lady Zetland 8 9 Man o' War . . 7 8 Saracen 8 6 Alderuhoc ..7 3 The Poatible 8 5 *Day Star ..7 3 Mahaki ..8 3 Black and Red 7 2 JNgatuere ..8 2 *fiaptive .. •• 7 2 Lore ci . . . . 8 0 Defiance . . . . 7 1 Cukerin 8 0 Kpaulet .. ..7 1 Quiltiri.. .. 713 lord Rosslyn 610 •The Shrew.. 713 Vohigeur ..6 7 Catket 712 Critr.bon Streak 6 7 Pern Pom ..7 9 (* including penalties. )



Business Notices. i FECULINA. FECULINA. THE PERFEOJION OF OAKK Fl OUR. Ql/I PER PACKET Q2. 1 O 2 U PER PACKFT O a^ FLETCHER BROS. HAVING receivpd a large consignaiont of the celpiirAted Fecnlina or Oft Flour, we are enabled to sell it Ch"i«per than any c»tht-r Btore^ m As burton. FECULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prpj ared IMour f producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of tinif, trouble, sit expense. FECULINA may be had m the following kinds : — Ground Bice Cheese Cakr s Madeira O*kes Sultana Cakes Sponge Gingsr Bread '• Raspberry Buns Currant Cakes Fponge Cakes Rice Cakes ■ Raspberry Sandwiches St-ed Cakes Cocoannt Oakes Snow Cakes COLOUBED STARCH, , COLOURED STARCB, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses,: etc., the necessary Color reqoirej to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors :-J Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice «i comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ash burton for this splendid Tea, and can thorcmg&l recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. BEDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also of Timar Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CRCCKERY. CROCKERY. A large shipment of Oiockery of every description has just come to hen< and having bought m the best Home and Continental. markets for Prompt C»sf we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. SEED POIATOE*. ".:, This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose — X 6l jb for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs for Is ; Bruce— 161b3 for Is ; Myatt's Ashlea — 24lbs for Is , Otago Cup Eyes— 2olba for Is ; Beauty of Hebrot — Ulbs f( Is ; Bath Kidney — 241bs for Is, 6s per Back Lapstone Kidneys — 241bs for \\ 6s 6d per sack ; prime Dcrwents— 6a per s«ck, delivered anywhere within tft Belt. TUBNIP SEEDS. TUBNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are alw^j carefully tested m growth before being sent our, and none are tuj plied but whi are really strong and robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green r iop Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Trp Yellow, Fosterton Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds. SPECIAL PRlZES.— Afhburton Horticultural Show, 1897. - J WE, as Agents for Nimnio and Blair, freed Merchants, aie authoiisr^B offer two Special Prizes of Seeds* to the value of 10s 6d — one for the OT [ Collection of Vegetables, nnd the otl er for the best Collection of Floweis, grow] from Messrs Mimino and Blair's Seeds purchased during the present season. x ■ i FLETCHER BRQgy, CASH SUPPLY STORES. n *- r^ ... rnEE LEADING JEWELLEKY AND WATCH RE^j PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. ; I S. SALEK, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT 1 With Sound X Reliable WorkiiiunsbH tar THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARR^bI TO BE FOUND AT wvantu B S. SALEK'S, I WATCHMAKEE AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. .. A ' i Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. SOLE AGENTS FOR CANTEEBURY. '



Bros., Litnited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ■ SEASON 1896-97. ! XT^E ARE PREPARED to moke. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for S*le, either by Auction at Ashburtor. and Chriatchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English ir.aikotF. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need nocommcut as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Chriatchurch 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 place — At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd ■ ■ Vl/'E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING '";., POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. ~\\TE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphodphata PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. T*7"E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THBESRTNG PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All m First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. SHEApNGK EVERY CONVENIFNCE, including WOOL-PKKSS, at the Ashburton and Tiuwald yards. Apply to the Caretaker or Secretary at the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co., Limited, West Street' Office. ALBERT ROBERTS, 10 111 Secretary. WANTED, lAA PIGS; fair-sized forward Storet. DAVID THOMAS, 10 81 Asbbucton,



CUT TOBACCOS. AROMATIC FLAKE CUT, Flake Cub Dark, Rough Cut Ruby, , Fine Cut Mixed, Rough Out Mixed, Flake Cut Diadem, | Flake Cut Golden Eagle. ; , To be had only at PERCY'S, TOBACCO IVT, Next Drug Company. 19 89 LUOK. LUOIC PHOTOGRAPH "VT HOTOGKAPH X ! J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for J their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. | Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done just a? Choap m your own town ? CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. ' PLATINOTYPE — The finest artistic j work done for lees than Christchurch j prices. . JL • IVI ITOHELL, ' PORTRAIT AISD LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite English Church, Tancred Street ASHBURTOtf. 10 132 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. A PPLICATIONS are invited from suit- J\_ able men for the position of Caretaker of the Domain Sporta Ground for 6 months. Wages 36 j per week. Applications, enclosing testimonials, will be received at the Town Clerk's office, where schedule of duties may be seen, till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 19th nst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, October 13, 1896. ■» r NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. IFINLAY CAMPBELL, of Cherteey, • being the holder of a Publican's License, m respect of the house and premises situate at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Magistrate's Court House, Ashburton, on the third day of December, 1896, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to William Allen worth Lewis, myappointee. Dated the 12th day of October, 1896. 10 124 FINLAY CAMPBELL. TINWALD TEMPERANCE HALL CO., Limited. IN LIQUIDATION. HOLDERS OF SCRIP m tho above Company are requested to forward the same to the undersigned before October 26, to participate m Dividend. J. A. CLOTHIER, 10 130 Liquidator. TIM.AKU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW, 189 G. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 & 28. TjINTRIES for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs . r*j clobo on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. All other Entries on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. Catalogues can be obtained from GORDON P. WOOD, 10 62 Secretary,



T ] Pusiness Notif»s. rj. •< EA T S V X C !A L P1!It CH * S*- SALE ; james "mellor ' HAS MADE AN EXTKAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MKNS WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m this Parchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— I 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7a 20 Men's S-iooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10 6d 1 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usua l 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's £'bert Slipper? ' 100 Men's Cookhams 20s. usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d. us.'-al 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3f. 6d 160 LsdieB 1 Glace Kid Boots 12* 6d, usual j 60 MtmV Best Gum Bootß 255, usual 30i 16s 6d 100 Ladies 9 and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 103, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The wl ole of this Special Purchase has beeu mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that Beldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid term.s. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAME& MELLOR, ASHBURTON. GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT " THE CORNER." pVERYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dresses. ALt IN TKE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CiSNTRES OF FASHION. Pealing Direct with the Best Manufactures,' we can give our patrons the best value, that money can procure. COME AND SEE. W. H. GOLLIER.



No^e. FUNERAL NO 1 ICE. THE Friends of Mr Thomas Mawsoi are reapec' fully informed that th< funeral of his late beloved wife, Elizabeni will move from his private residence, Mom- Street, ABhburton, on Tuesday, 20lh inßt. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 144 Undertakers. FUNERAL NOTICE. t I THE Friends of Mrs Black are respec' _1_ fully informed thxt. the funeral other bite beloved Husband, Frederick Claudk, will move from the residence of his mother, Mrs Remington, Belt Road, Alenton, on MONDAY, the 19 -h inßt:., at 3p m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 143 Undertakers. T. Bullock. TO LKT. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking rauge. Rental, 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. NICE Building Site, corner Section, well situated, having -two. frontages on East Belt and Moore street, being T.S. 269. Pr cc d&-4LL>. Terms if required T. BULLOCK. BUILDING MTE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres, 2 Roods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge Street-, Hampstead ; fir t class laud, planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. To be Sold on very easy berms of payment For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR TH. WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR SALE — lACRE, on which i<i erected a House of Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, 'Irap-hnuse, Cow-shed, etc., about half an acre planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. This property is well-situated, and m a healthy locality. . Inspection invited. Easy terms o payment. T. BJLLOCK. FOR SALE.— Town Section No. 333 and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. 'I'D LKT. hi a Jdw rental. SHOP and *- DWhJLLI>G, E^Bt htreer. bf.uih. T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a low rental small shop with rooms at back, tiluated m Burnett Street;. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, j FOR "SALE. IMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, &c. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's ."treatr., Mount Somers 156 Acres, improved, Willowby 40 Acres, close to Ashhurton 530 Acres, Rangitaba Island '. 498 Acres, Hinds 22 Acres, Lowcliffe i 1093 Acres, close to Dromoro 26 Acres, Spaxton Survey District 200 Acres, Hinds 18 Acres, Coldstream 97 Acres, close to Snringburn 288 Acres, Seafie'.d, and other properties. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Hanmer and Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shill 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. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if ao desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AND BINDERS. 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. SEED?. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Kyegraes, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES.



v*u try the New Venus Tohiueo T. Bullock. sITUKDAY, OJTOBEti 24 VERY DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Nicely situated opposite the Domain, on the North Town Belt. MR T. BULLOCK Im9 received instruc- tions from Mr George Church to sell by public Auction at the Arcaie, on the above date, hi* property on the North Town Belt, opposite the recreation grounds, com- prising — 3 ACRES 1 ROOD OO PERCHES ACRES 1 ROOD O4j PERCHES Part of RS 4906, on a portion of which ib erected a DWELLING OF SIX ROOMS, with Bay Window and Verandah, detached Wash house, etc. j surrounded by nicely laid out Grounds, and Orchard well stocked with fruit trees. Also — STABLE, GRANARY, COACH HOUSE and other buildings. This is one of the nicest properties that has bean offered for sale for some time. It is conveniently situated, healthy locality, and land of first-class quality. Liberal Terms. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. ~~ "t. BULLOCK, 10 145 Auctioneer: D. Thomas. TINWALD YARDS. , ; TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, — I^AA Grand Threequarter-bred JLOUU HOGGETS. D. THOMAS 10 125 Auctioneer. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Chrißtchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. , ... "TftOi^YTIONnMEETim ODDFELLOWS' HALL. SUNDAY NIGHT, 8.15. A DDRESSES by Messrs Sawle and j A Harding. Chairman— Rev T. G. Brooke. Collection for expenses. Come and be convinced, 10 138



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(synopsis of new advebtisements. ) T. Bullock— Shop to let m Burnett street, ako cottßge of four rooma ; property near Domain for sale. W. S, Maslin— To e'ectors. J. C. Wason— To Selwyn electors. B. Bird, Architect — Tenders Cairnbrae. Timaru A. and P. Show. D. Thomas— Wanted 100 pigs. Ashburton Borough Couucil Domain Board — Wanted caretaker for sports ground. Education Board North Canterbury. Tenders repairs to school, Alford Forest. Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company— Shearing. linwald Temperance Hall Committee — Notice to holders of scrip. Prohibition League— Re pledging votes. Hampstead School Concert. Andrew Young— Cheap coals. Prohibition meeting, fcunday evening. Primitive Methodist, and Wesleyan Churches— Sunday notices, funeral Notices— Baker Broa.