occupied by no fewer than twenty-three of i the daughters of Midian. Every wise man and woman m the colony will, m support of finance and morality, vote that our hotels be continued as they are. They are sufficiently looked after by respectable and intelligent members of the police to ensure that they are conducted, as they always have been m this country, "for the benefit and convenience of the whole public. — I am, etc., D. Outer.

THE PROHIBITION BALLOT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, — I am sorry to ses such a very poor result from the well-meant efforts of the prohibition league to secure an expression of opinion from the temperance portion., of the electors on Thursday last as to their choice of a candidate. But, m common with many others, I think they went the wrong way about it. In the first place, it ia reported m the paper (and I believe is correct) that there were about 300 present, but the proceedings were dragged out to suoh a length by a lot of unnecessary talk that about one third of the people were obliged to leave before even the first ballot was taken, as is evidenced by the fact that only 197 votes were recorded, and several others could not stay to the second ballot, as ia proved by only 178 votes being recorded at that ballot. But even if the whole 300 had voted, I maintain that would not. have represented anything like tlie temperance vote of the electorate, as is proved by the statement of one of those present, who estimated the total vote of the party at about 800, and I_ believe he was under rather than over the mark. How could anyone ezpeob that all those people could oome from every portion of this large electorate on one particular day to record their vote m the. town? I consider if the Committee wished to get che real opinions of the majority of the temperance eleotors they should have arranged to take a vote m the different centres, as well as m the town. ' What would be thought of the Returning Officer at the general election it he was to have only one polling booth— and that m the centre of the town, which is anything but m the centre of the electorate. lam afraid the blander will certainly bring about the very thing we are all anxious to avoid that is, splitting up the temperance vote, as it is unreasonable to expect that temperance voters will be bound m any way by a vote taken under suoh conditions, and especially as an important telegram from the leader of the prohibition movement, on the merits of the respective candidates, was not redd to the meeting. — lam, etc., Temperance.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — I notice m yesterday's issue of your paper a letter from Mr Maslin respecting some telegram sent by Mr Isitt advising the Ashburton prohibitionists to select him as their candidate, and insinuating that this telegram had been suppressed at Thursday's meeting. Now, Sir, I wish to say that as chairman of the meeting, and as secretary of the League I knew nothing whatever of the existence of such a telegram. And further I am of opinion that had Mr Isitt intended it to be read at the meeting he would have addressed it to some official connected with the League. And still further neither the League as a body nor mypolf personally recognise Mr Isitt'a right to dictate to us who we should support. And so far from having received any unfair treatment at the hands of the meeting Mr Maslin'u friends were afforded exceptional facilities for advocating his claims, one of them haviDg come armed with a dilapidated looking scrap book m which were pasted newspaper cuttings rf Mr Maslin's speeches, some of which he read. This deliberate misrepre sentation of the facts of the case by Mr Maslin abundantly proves that the Ashbur ton prohibitionists have done a very wise thing — m rejecting him, — I am etc., George W. Leadley.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

WASHiNpTOif, lioveno^r 5 MpKinJey'a plurality votes .m JHfnois were 125,000, Wisconsin 100,000, Ohio 60,000 ' v Senator Bland has been re-elected,- S-nie States . have disputed McKinley's majority \ but it i« safe, though a fractional reaction has taken place on the New York Exchange con-, sequent on a statement that McKinley's protection will be limited to the main tenance of the present rate of wages, and enabling employers of labour to compete with foreign articles.

COMMERCIAL.

WOOL SALES.

[PER FB]sS ASSOPIATIQN.— COPYRIGHT.]

London, November 6 At the Bradford wool sales the market was animated and there was much speculation. Merinos advanced a farthing, erossbreds being firm.

Australian hares, 2i 6d. Babbits, 9^d. The market is slow, there still being a glut. The Oceania's contingent cf butter was the best received this season, but the market was flat and it sold at 108s, a few boxes of the finest bringing 112s. Danish butter 110 sin Copenhagen ; 116a m London.

Chkjstchurch, November 7 $be Press reports on the grain market ' as unfler:^-' ' ' '' * . rT *

Since our last report the wheat market has steadied down considerably, spepulatfon has ceased, and millers having replenished their stocks, buyers are not an*iom to pur chase farther at quoted rates. {Tanners, on t-he other hand, show an inclination to hold out for still higher values, and are asking from 48 2d to 4s '6d at country stations. Business has, therefore, been restricted somewhat on those aocounts. A few sales have been made at prices equal to 4s 2d to 4s 3d, f.o.b. Oats have hardened m value, and there is a good enquiry for immediate requirements^ Feed barley is moving -off more briskly owing to the improved prioes of oats. Very few potatoes are now held. Prices are nominally about 65s at country stations* Hams ; and bacon, which are m good demand for export, are scarce*, but butter is plentiful.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

' I (per press association.— copyright.) J J ' I Armenian Colonies. London, November 6 The Armenian committee propose to found a settlement for Armenians m Bulgaria or Greece. Captain Marriott. Captain Marriott who was captured by Brigands has.been released. Education. The Church of England convened m conference with laymen has resolved to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to grant six shillings per child m all the , elementary schools and also strike a rate m aid of schools not to exceed the amount of voluntary contributions, Marylebone Compensation. The Earl of Portman has been awarded £26,000 compensation for land at Marylebone required as a terminus for the Manchester and London railway. New Peer. Sir W. H. Wilkin,' the retiring Lord Mayor of London, has been created a Baron. A Grand Wedding. Vienna, November 6 . The marriage of the Duke d'Orleans and the. Arch Ducheas Mariay'daughter of the Archduke Joseph, of Austria, was celebrated to-day. Among those present were the Emperor Francis of Austria, the Duke of Oannaught, and the Queen of Portugal.

Australian.

Bowling.

Melbourne, November 7.

The intercolonial bowling contest was won by Victoria with 295 against New South Wales 285 The State Bank. It is understood the Government intend to abandon the State bank and Oredit Fancier Bill. Carpenter's Strike. Adelaide, November 7. A meeting of carpenters has decided on a general strike on Monday, unless employers raise the wages from 8s to 9s per day. The employers expressed their willingness to pny 83 6d after December 1, but are determined to resist a further advance. I The Tick Plagite. Brisbane, November 7 Dr Wynne, who is investigating the tick plague, has discovered a simple and inexpensive method of protecting cattle from infection, but it has not yet been proved whether the protection is lasting or only temporary.

THE GENERAL ELECTION

Mr McLachlan addressed the electors at E i ling' on Friday cve >• ing m the schoolroom. Mr Tarbotton was chairman, and-there were about thirty present. At the close the candidate received a hearty vote of thanks and the Government a vote of confidence.

Mr Siwle will speak m the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday eyening next, 10th instant.

!1)HB ABfcßtittOft fttJABDIASt SATURDAY, NOVEMBER f, 1«96.



In the matter of the Publio Trust Office Acts for the time being, and m the matter of the estate of James Connolly, late of Ashburton, m the trovincial District of Canterbury, laborer, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and othera 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 Christchurch, and m writing, on or before the 15th day of January, 1897, full particulars of such claims giving the items and amount s of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon thereafter as conven- niently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims 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 claims as between themselves respectively. All moneys payable to the above estate may br lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's acoount at any postal money-order office. JAMES C. MARTIN, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, October 27, 1896, 10 268 I



"" ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. j r lIHE Board of Governors offer for com- _L petition, six scholarships open to all children resident m the County of Ashbur- ton except those m attendance at a High School. The scholarship will entitle the holders to free education m the Ashburton High School for two years. Candidates must not be more than fourteen years of age on December 1, 1896. Subjects of examination : — English Grammar and composition with spelling and dictation, English History, Geography, Arithmetic. The papers Bet will be based on the programme of Publio School Standard work. Candidates' notices, stating date of birth, and accompanied by a certificate from their head-master that they have been, m atten- dance at school m Ashburton County for the six months immediately preceding December 1, 1896, must be sent to the Secretary not later than Thursday December 3. The examination will be held m the Ash- burton High School on Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, beginning at 10.15 a.m. each day. Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. O. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashbwton, November 14, 189 . 11 54 You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Reorun by drinking o»/y Fqzie T*a; it) is pure. The JfCtaUolooj



- — — Busiriess Mbtlcd§ .__ __ __ '_ -; EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. FLETCHER BEOS. ARE Giving the Highest Cash Price for FRESH EGGS and BEESWAX m any quantity. We have for Sale the Finest and Best Strains, of Agricultural seeds PROCURABLE AT LOWEST- MARKED RATES. TUENJP SEED 7d per 18. E3ducfcion for quantity. MANGEL SEED 1011) per lb. CAEROT SEED from 2s 6d per lb, BEQ^N SPANISH ONION 4s 0d per lb.  SEED POTATOExS from 4s lid per bag., "—^ » • ■ .. • \ We can also Supply ex store— BEAN 3s 3d per bag^Tbags included. SHAEPS 5s 6d_per bag, bags included FLOUE m all sizes of bags at cost price. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Q.BEAT SPECIAL PTJ BCHABIJ SALE JAMES MELLOK HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OP 2000 PAIRS OF MENX WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And ia determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m thie Purchase. 'HERE ARE SO'ME QUOTATIONS :— o2 5f en » 8 Sf n ™ 8 S o 5a 9( *' ÜBUal 6s 9d 30 Ladieß> Button Shoes, large B ize 7a 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9a 6d usual 10a 6d g innfe?^ 011 ! 11^ 8411^ U " ua i l l? 6d 90 Men>s and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, uaual 30s 4s 9d,. usual 6s 6d * V ™ tn m° U^ Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents^ Shoes 5s 6a, uiftal.6s 9 J 50 Men s Balmorals 14s to 19 3f usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual " tO O(J8 " Jg 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12a 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s- 20Me 6 n's 6 Shoes7 B.usualßs9d8 .usualBs9d 10 ° S' McD ' 8 ' dama^ ed 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their pureb a8 e 8 on splendid SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. ' REMEMBER FOR TWENTY-ONE~DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE"BALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOE, ASHBURTON. NEW GOODS. NJSW GOODS NEW GOUDS. McDonald & mcdiarmid A R^nJ!!? W w OPEN i NG H?fu fir ?- fc sh ?P menfc of NEW GOODS for Spring and oT the weuSn^wn'' g 8 imP ° rted fcWB BeMpn ' we hftve a ««"«ty BOSTOOK BEAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. SORTS. Alao.-Ladiea' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makeß, -n great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really Firßt-c^ass Boot « at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect thwr stock of BOSTOCK, BECIIVE, DUKE of YORK, and otSr brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. iv t A ?St odi^ selection ° f Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at nrioes that will Suppnse you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d P Ladies' and Children's UANVAS 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 ... ..'. "' 5= Zd (vnnrth h<* f,a\ Ladies Walking Shoes, from ... ... ." t\ g (worth 6a 6d) vu A O p ew lin ? 8 o£ J a9 .l i BeaßOll ' s g° oda leffc . which will be sold at any price to clear Felt Sippets .from Is (large size only). A Really First-class Slipper, good value Sb ISiKi^^nTSW ° f AT THE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, o. NICHOLAS, Manager . I ■■•••■'■■.'



Henry Zander. 7 TTENEY 7ANDEE, WOOL SEASON, I 1896-97. rpHE experiment with the X Rays Process J_ has had the desired effect, and Farmers have learned that My Wool reaised HIGHER PRICES lust season than other wool of the Same Quality, and with my usual Careful Manage- , ment, I shall no doubt be again Successful this year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, at MY WEST STREET STORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to me will be sold m AS H BURTON, aB I am de- termined not to be led by the existing riDg, and I will do my utmost to break , itup. -> My bTiangements are complete with several buyers not belonging to the ring. Should the Rsperve Not be Realised, I am prepared to make LIBP]RAL CASH ADVANCES AT Q&CE FREI3 OF COMMISSION, And ship the Wool ri cc v . to my London Agent, who.c reliability is undoubted. BENEY ZANDBE, -GRAIN, WOOL, & GENERAL MERCHANT. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. ' Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ' TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTCHURCH RACES. ON the 9th November a train will leave Timaru for Christchurch at 6 30 a.m., and be due from Rangitata a*-. 7.40, Hinds 8.11, Winslow 8.26, Tinwald 8.37, Aah- burton 8.55, taking passengers for Christ- church only from Timaru, Ashburtpn, and intermediate stations, and will return from Chiiatchurch at 7.30 p.m., setting down passengers at the same stations only. On the 9th, 11th, and 14-h November, the evening train from Christchurch for Ashburton and Methven will start at 5.10 p.m. and run thirty minutes later than timetable times. Expulsion fares as already notified. 11 32 BY ORDER. Election Notices. ASHBURTON ELECTORATE. TV/TE JOHN McEEAGUE, WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS as under — Templar Hall, Tinwald— MONDAY, 9th. Ealing Schoolhouße— TUESDAY, 10th. Hinds Sohoolhouse— Wednesday, 11th. Dromore Sohoolhouße— THUßSDAY, 12th i Commencing at 8 o'clock each evening. 11 43 NOTICE. w "1%/TR WRIGHT'S Committee are invited to meet at the Committee Rooms, Arcade, TO-NIGHT at eight p.m. W. HORNE, 11 46 Secretary. "notice. "IY/TR J. W. SAWLE will ADDRESS the ELECTORS ab the Flemington School on MONDAY, November 9, at 8 o'clock. 1147 , TO THE ELECTORS QB 1 ASHBURTON. . MR SAWLE WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON ( TUESDAY EVENING, 10th inst., At 8 p.m. Front Seats reserved for Ladies. 1156 ____=« PHASES OF THE MOON. Oct,ob;br — d h m / New Morn ... 7 »48 am First Quarter ... 14 S IT am ; Jull Moon ... 22 3 47 am Laifc Quarter w 50 %60 m



T. Bullock. TO WOOL CARTERS. FOR SALE, at a Low price, a strong?; bu It Six-horae -Waggon, auitable foi carting wool or timber. Avply to— T. BULLOCK. C>/(f\ PRICE required for T.s. 1195, owttv/t well situated m Havelocb Stieet West, nice site for a house. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ~^ FOR SALE. PRICE £2 PER ACRE: 1 f\R AOR ES, fenced and m its native -LUO st-ate, near Maronan, being R.S. 27929. Very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALK Good Sheep Country, Shepherd's Bush t?urvy District. 2475. ACBE s 2475 Terms and Full Particulars furnished on Application. T. BULLOCK. F O R S A L E- At a Reduced Price. SUBURBAN Reaideuce conveniently situated just beyond the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, the Rev. A. B ake'.-. On account of his having removed to t!i'e North Island, a speedy -ale is desired at a reduced Pi ice. Liberal Terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN. •£1 A.P\ piaoE REQUIRED FOR 2i AOE.ES ' 2J 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. BJLLOCK. SATUEDAY, NOYEMBEE 7. By Order of the Mortgagee, i FOUR TOWN SFCTIONS. \ ACRE. J MR T BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — On account and by Order of the Mortgagee, T.S's. 851, 852, 861, 862, having 3 frontages on Gray, Aitkto, and Lass streets. Terms at Sale. Note time— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 11 55 Auctioneer. Acland, Dudley, and] Co. ACLAND, DUDLEY, & CO., Land, Estate, Live stock, Financial Agents, and Sharebrokers. FOR SALE,~ yiAAA ACRES Splendid Sheep Tbvl/v Country, rolling downs with , . all Improvements. lAAA Acres Flat Good Sheep lUUU Country. P 'TOO Acres Part Agricultural. Kf\ ACRE Farms to 2000 Acres <-x\J of all classes. i for mticulare apply 208, Hereford street, Ohristchurch. . SHEEP FOR SALE. r , ;, 1 QYIA Good Btra igH line Hoggets i-1 \D\J\J inWfool, 1 1 £\QQ O|f shears delivery December.. Various Sums of Money to .Lend at Lowest Current Rates, 10 252 D. Thomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FEIDAY, NOVEMBSK 27, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual Horse Fair, on FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27, When he will Offer DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. Farmers and others requiring nttmbers, should take an early opportunity of securing them, Conditions same as usual. Sale— ll.3o. "' D, THOMAS 10 196 Auctioneer. WANTED. GOOD SHEEP FEED, 50 Acres and upwards. HANMER $ GRAVES. i



' Business Notices* „,.,_. SATE YOUR EYES !S FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING; THEM WITH »> COLORED GLASSES, le . - TO BE OBTAINED FROM - S. SALEK, »r ' I PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING fc * JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS-OPTICIAN, EAST STREET r . ■ A LARGE, AND V AEIED, STOOE OF | EYE PROTECTORS. All Shades of Smoked Glasses, with Glaas or Gauze sides, m Steel or Polished Nickel Frames, Straight and Curled sides. Sole Agent for Lazarus,^ Specialitiee " Spectacles and patented system : of Sight Testing. "™™" _>■■■. S. IIS ALE X, EAST STREET. (Telephone No. 80,)



Hanmer and Graves. WOOL. "VTESSRS HANMER AND GRAVE ' jLt_l_ are prepared to make LIBER A CASH ADVANCRS (free of commipsioi on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sal or shipment. 0 ARRANGEMENTS have been made b >c which their customers can have their clip c offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch o Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepare Q to obtain quotations from Australian buyers having made special arrangements for tha purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves, i _ . \ NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, ' ' AS AUCTIONEER, • -And that we sh-ill he 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. REAPERS AND BINDEB*. 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. fEEDS. " WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Saeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. . SUPERPHOSPHATE. VTTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou it 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 Freehold Security., HANMER & GRAVES. Friedland^r Bros., Limited." WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE 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 matketa. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Ohristohuroh a NEW STORE is being specially built for us^and will be one of the Beat: Wool Stores m New Zealand, Our First Sales will take place— At Christchuroh, November 20, 1896. | At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Cut rent Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. W"B' HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, s ! Tl^E ARE LANDJN-G AND BOOKING 1 ' ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PXJRE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET R.ATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. •TX^E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A , COMPLETE THRESHING ?LANT, Consisting of | EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Em, All m First Class Order.



Tenders LEASING OF E SER^E mHE BOROUGH COUNCIL 0 X SYDENHAM invites Tenders ft Leasing Reserve No. 2379, consisting of 847 Acres 2 Roods 34 Perches ° SITUATED AT CAIRNBRAE, Now m the occupation of Mr John Small. The lmd will be let m either one or tw 1 lotß. Conditions and form of Lease can b seen at the Office of che Council, and at th Borough Council Office, Ashburton. Tenders must be delivered at the Borougl I Council Office, Sydenham, before 5 p.m., 01 > MONDAY, November 16th, 1896. • CHAS. ALLISON, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Sydenham, October 27, 1896. 10 24< THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY, rnENDFRS are invited for the erection oi JL a Side School at Hinds. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mi John Orb, Ashburton, and at the office oi the Board, Normal school, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received Not Later than NOON on SATURDAY, the 14th current. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily aooepted. H. 0. LANE, Secretary. ... Christohuroh, November 3 1896. 11 22 PUBLIC NOTICES nnHE undersigned will CLOSE their Offices and Stores m West street, on the Prince of Wales' Birthday, MON- DAY, November 9, and Show Day, FRIDAY, the 13th msb :— D. THOMAS HANMER & GRAVES FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., Per Moritz Friedlander, Secretary ROLLITT & Co. 11 3 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to nptify that Mr Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, ' 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly cull at the office of Mr John-Davison,' West street. i 'A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. | PROPOSED CLOSING OF A ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is proposed to CLOSE all that Road between Lotß 4 and 5, -deposited plan 4183, part of R.S. 7822 5, and that the plans are on view at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, Ashburton. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman Longbeach Road Board. 10 212 prohibition! meetings. . TO-NIGHT. A DD BESSES by Rev. Abernethy and jOjl. Mr G. Leadlby. SUNDAY NIGHT. ' Addresses by Rev. Brooke and Supply. II 51 I — 3 — AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington; Local Board of Direotors : rhe Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., C.M.0., MX.O. (Chairman) Iho Hon Charles- J. Johnston, M.L.O* (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq IheHon Edward Richardson, 0.M.G., M.L.C John Dunoan, Bsq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and th* LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Xhe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society li et tho most Stringent Character, and ensures a Conei dVably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities th&ntha Inld by any othor office m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £18,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) sterling annual income; exceeds £9,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE . 134,903 dum Assured . ... ... £40,084.0 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,81386) BONUSES OA6H BONUB for ONE year, 1895, £482,538 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to| £860)000 af tar making SPECIAL RESBRVE& CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuoei Bxoeedintr FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE m the a.m. p. society ;■ ; :,v; and seoure a BONUB EVERY YEAB, Expenses o( Management 81 ]>er Q^nt on the total income " EDWARD W. LOWjE, Resident : Seoretary. Branoh Offioe— Caatom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, 1 " ' t^riot Cathedral Sduare, CbriSlonurOh. H. r 'ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton W O O L STOK STEAM WOQL WORKS. I ESTABLISHED 1868. m HAN KING Squatters and Others for past favors, extending over twenty-fire years, I beg to say that I am still SCOUR ING, and shall be pleased to receive all WOOLS as heretofore. All Consignments to Woolston or Christ- churoh Stations wilj receive immediate attention. Lowest charges, quick despatch, and Guaranteed work. 10 245 T, YORK.



Colonel Fox inspected the Ashburton Rifles m the Drill Shed last evening, and again m the Doman this morning at five o^jlock— dayjight parade. Over sixty paraded m the shed, and over forty m the Domain. The Colonel expressed himself as well satisfied with the conduct of the men m the ranks and their general appearance, but hoped the non-commissioned officer* would take every oppor; unity of improving themselves m drill and m the special dutie3 devolving upon them. Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING SUMMER MEETITO. Tg be held on the Tinwald Racecourse, SATURDAY, Q JAOTARY 2, 1897, ! —PROGRAMME- - (Approved by the Canterbury Jookey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association). First Race to start at 12.30 eharp. 1— Opin Welter Handicap, of 30 soys, second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10s. 2— Kolmab Trot Handicap, of 25 soys, second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; twomiles. Nomination 10s, accep- tance 10s. k 3— ABHBUBTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 50 sovb, second horse to 'receive 5 soys j from the stake ; one mile and a "quarter, Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. ' 4 — NoyEt, Race, of 25 spvs ; tho 'winner to be sold by auction immediately aftpr the race, and the whole of the propeeds to go the funds of 'the Club.. Weight flat, any overweight to be declared. Entry IQ*. Five furlongs. s— Pouy Racb Handicap, of 1$ soys, second pony to receive 3 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14. 3 inches m height. Seven furlongs. Nomina- tion 10s, acceptance §s. 6-^Spring Hanpioaj), of 30 sovb, second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Five furlongs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. 7— Huery Pcubby, of 12 boys, second horse to receive 2 soys from the Btake. " For horses that have not won money. Minimum weight 7st 111 b, overweight to b? declared. Four furlongs^ Post entry, 10s. j B— Flying Handicap, of 30 boys, second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake. ' four furlongs. Nomination, 15s, ac- ceptance 10s. RULES AN,!), REGULATIONS. 1. The I*1 '* meeting' will be held under the Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Race under the rules oi the New Zealand. Trotting Association. ■ . ; 2. No entry will be received except on ,the' condition that all claims, .disputes, and objections arising* out of the racing' shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme' shall be final. 3. All sca^s to bepai'S m full. 4. Alt Komintyiop; ' Acceptance, and' Entrance fees, go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of aay one Handicap, after declaration of weights tq parry ll\t% t and of two or more handipapa IQibs penalty. NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances' of horse, and colors of rider must be ia writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 pm on FRIDAY, December 18, 1896. WEIGHTS. WEIGHTS will be published on or about 8 o'clock m the evening of January %, 1897. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptinoes' for the Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel' Stakes, must be m the hands of the .Secretary not later than 10 o'olook on the evening of January 1, 1897 JOHN DAVISON, Son QeoroUry.



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Synopsis op New Advertisements. D. Thomas, Horse Fair, Friday, Novem- ber 27, Arcade. ' LoDgbeacb Road Board, re closing road. Sydenham Borough Council. Tenders for ij'Vublte'Trustee-iRe James Connolly. North Canterbury Board of Education— Tehders for side school, Binds. '• Office closed, November 9, Prince of Wales Birthday, and Show Day; November 13— fianmer and Graves,' D. Thomas, Fried- under 1 JJroe,, 'Limited,' and 'ilollitt and Co. i. . T.,-.. , T: New Zealand Railway excursion — Christ- church." ■' N --Llewellyn Owen— Re forming of Ladies' Esptidiaßtinaßand. V' ''(ijnurch! Noftces— St Stephen's, Baptist i Church', 1 Wesleyan church, and Primitive Methodist. ' q*. Bun'ofck-For Bale, T.S- 119§, a)ao four town sections, ' '" ' T l "sfr W. 6. Wrights Committee meeting tp-p{ght> at § p.m. High School Board— SchQiarsbipa. Prohibition meetings^-Tppight and to- mflrrow night. Wanted; sheep feed— Banmer * Graves. Andrewes, Anderson, and Co. —Christmas eardi, .