School Committee.

■ NEWLANDS. H The Newlands committee met on Monday H evening last — all the members being B present with one exception. Regret was H expressed at the illne.-s of the teacher, B which necessitated closing the school until B 16th iost. The chairman explained that B business engagements would probably pie- X vent his presence at next meeting, and as B he had already been about two months m B Auckland, he thought it best to place his resignation, m the hands of the committee. B After discussion it was decided that Mr Mac- B kay should continue m office meanwhile, as B the election of a new committee would take B place m a few months. Several accounts B^-.-were passed for payment, leaving a fair B balance at credit of the committee m the B. B^nk. The following is the Inspector'B H- repott- npon the examination of the school him On October 23 : — ■ PASS SUBJECTS. ___

I ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS^ Repetition and Recitation— Satisfactory Drill and Exercises — None Singing — Very fair— Very fair •"Needlework — Very good.* Comprehension of reading lessons— Fair*

I General Remarks— The pupils of Stan dards 4, 2, and l.make on the whole a very satisfactory appearance m examination, showing creditable proficiency m most subjects of the " pass " group, among which freehand drawing and arithmetic form commendable features. The representative of Standard 5 will benefit by another year's grounding m the woik of that class. Care ful attention has been given to the pre paratory classes, which show good progress m all the prescribed subjects.— Thomas Ritchie, Inspector.

THE MINING BOOM.

In connection with the recent mining intelligence printed m these columns as a result of an interview with Mr H. A. Mackay, and aa a means of proof that his remarks were m no measure exaggerated, we publish an extract from the report of Mr Henry A. Gordon, M.A. Inst. M.8., In specting Engineer to the Mines Department of the New Zealand Government, as follows : — Mining m this colony is only m its infancy m regard to quartz-workings — the surface of the ground has been merely scratched — the want of capital and experience m the method of treating the auriferous and argentiferous ores m an intelligent manner, as well as the crude method m many places of working the auriferouß drifts, has greatly retarded the development of the goldfields. On the mining industry, I would place on record my opinion that there is a great future for the colony ; it is teeming with mineral wealth ; but the want of capital up to present time his prevented the development of mining to any extent. The discovery of gold m the Kapanga shaf c at Coromandel, after sinking through abouo 500 ft of barren ground, will give an 1 impetus to other com panies to te3t the deep levels. The rich stone found m the Hauraki mine also shows I hat our quartz lodes are second to none yet discovered m any part of the world. ' Blocks of specimen stone are obtained m this mine that will yield at least 4oz. of gold to every lib of stone. The whole of the quartz-mines will be worked on a far more extensive scale m the future, and the returns will necessarily be largely increased. Tue increased value of the produce of the god- mines last year — namely, £306,536— 5h0ws that a consider able improvement has taken place, and comparatively small deve'opments have yet been made. Most of the foreign capital forthcoming for mining ventures during the past year has been expended on merely preliminary works. It is extremely gratify ing to me to see the .progress made m mining iv this colony and .tbe capital tlfat is forthcoming to develop its mineral resources.

SPORTING.

CUP BETTING.

Chbistchuhoh, November 6. The following are the latest quotations for the New Zealand Cup : — Euroclydon 3 lo 1 (4 to 1 wanted), Fabulist sto 1 (6 to 1 wanted), Lady Zetland 6 to 1 (7 to 1 vanted), Epaulet 7 to 1 (10 to 1 wanted), The Possible, Culvetin, Quiltiri 10 to 1, Bellicent 12 to 1, Ngatuere 14 to 1, Volti geur 15 to 1(20 to 1 wanted), The Shrew nnd Captive 20 to 1, Mahaki, Lotion and Black and Ked 25 to 1, Casket and Defiance 32 io 1. Afier a warm day, light rain from the sou h-wesfc set m this evening, but it does not appear likely to continue. The town is r>pidly filling with visitors for Carnival .. week. • "-■ ■'■ ' :: : ■■'■'• '■''-' ' y»H try tht N(w Vmus Tolaao

THE ASHBURTON GtJ A RDI AN : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 |«<J6.

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I- ?< 1 1 1 I 1 1 X >c 8 ■ S 03 « O c 3 A I i L-—*-—— B 12 4 ,',' 5 1 1 — 1 — • 11 6 4 6 6 — 0 6 ■ Q i . | .^_ a B- <>~^- ',', 2 3 3—l 2 ■"^^B 9■ „ 1 5 s—o 5 ■ Over 8 P. 6 6 — — — . H years, 1 ■ 0 Total 21 121 — 2 13 V (Markß - CLASS SUBJECTS. (OtolOO H^ Grammar ... 40 ■^ Hißtory ... ... 30 H Geography (Standard IT. only) ... 50 H Elementary Science, Object Les- H sons, etc. " 50 H Mental Arithiretic . ... ... 30



Public notices, money to lend. SEVERAL Large and Small Sums to be j nfc at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW, ' Solicitor, i 102 Tancred street, Ashburton, , GRAHAM & CO.'s pATENT PERMANEN FOOT-ROT OUEE, ' / [s a certain remedy for the disease, and --> can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Rea*d opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobough. • In re your remedy for Footßet I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the diatriot under my charge with the best results. I have recommended end shell continue to reoommend it to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say is bo often neglected until it takes euoh a strong bold on the flook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy; JOHN MOOBE, - _ , Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895. Department of 'Agbiottltubb, Hawera. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyßaght's an Mr Nioholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have eyery confidence m saying that the. cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very •wet and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dreßßed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should reoommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are. troubled, with Footjiot, as it is easily put on, and I am euro , it will give satisfaction. — I remain, youra truly r ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. ■^ Oenuioe only fro_ T D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND CO-, • > Carlton Gore Road, Roßeneath, Wellington. PERCY'S — FOR — RAZORS, i STROPS, SHAVING BRUSHES, SHAVING SOAP, etc. PEROY, east street, next Drug company. UtfI>EIiTAKER. "DOLISHED COBTINS m Figured JL •» . ■ ■ JBimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All; latest designs. Addbess : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders may be left at Cookaon's. l: - ' 868 NOTICE THE OLDEST, ESTABLISHED GENEEAL GKOCERY STOEE _. n Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb E. C. Bonnington, as manager, ib is my in- tenfcion to kaep the - VERY BEST OE STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTI&E, E. C. BONNIN3TON, 17 Manager. LOOK. LQOK. PHO TO&E A P H -\r HOTOGRAPH JL J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for 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; b?e intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. v , s . . Why go to Christchurch when you can ceb the work done jusc as Cheap m your own town? . . CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE.-^The ; finest artistic work done for less than Cbristchurch prices. - ' — . ; . • _L . IVJL I XCH E .L.L, PORTRAIT AN D L A NDSCAPE .PHOTOGRAPHER, , ._ Opposite English Church, Tancred Street f ASHBXJETON. 1013 William Fleming 1 , GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER, WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- ness m the General Produce Trade, m those premises lately occupied by R. ■ B. Restell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at low6sb current rates. Note the Address, BUENETT STftEET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 3_9 Keating's Powdeb destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insectß, whilst lui-.e harmless to domeßtio animals. In exterminating beetles the sacoess of this iowder is extraordinary. It is perfectly (lean m application. See the article yon mrohaßß is Keatug's, as imitations are loziouß and ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d, la ' md 2s 6 i each, by all ohemißts.



] Oan be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., S ' LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. ■-; ■ •■•■ • . V %,- SHEAHMAN BEOS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. GROCERIES. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. In Stock — Sole Agents for Tiger Teas, Best design and quality of China, Break- awarded 7 gold medals for. excellence and fast and Tea Fervices, and Dinner Services purity. None but the best brands of all prices. Toilet Sets, newest styles, and Groceries kept. Tinned Fish ot every Decoration Glats and Earthenware of every description, Currants, Raisins, Sultanas, description. Table Cutlery by the very all of first quality, Timaru and Blue Bell best makers-. Electro-plated Goods a brands of Oatmeal, guaranteed absolutely specialty, suitable for wedding presents, pure. Butter and Cheese, the finest procur- assortment ot Brushware of every able from the beßt makers. Millaquin and kind. Raw and Boiled Linseed, Coarse Mauritius Sugars always m stock. Castor, and Neatsfoot Oils, always on hand. Customers may always rely on being Lamps and Lampware ( English and Ameri- supplied from a large and well-selected can). Ironmongery and General Household Stock of the above Goods at the moat Requisites. BBA and Trades Unionists reasonable prices. Sheep Shears. Turkey Oil Stones. Being m direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all the above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enables us to offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses m the colory. Customers waited upon for orders. Goods delivered daily. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SATISFACTION^ OUR MOTTO. \ Telephone No. 53 'THE EEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISE BBIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works iD the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to *~* 1J the making of a Combine. h£ BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done . at head- quarters m the large towns. Our headquarters are &j g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will , H qq go to employ, local tradesmen. pq BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S P5 done m other provinces than, all the other shops m the same line of business put together. -<j w'- ■ 3 " W BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent |^ iH close on a .£IOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BBIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. _ • ~~ ~~~_ W. H. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. order to mee f the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing J this Season probablyv THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New ( . /Zealand Woollen Mills. c m- CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits "before the Show" will greatly oblige, \ and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, o before the "Rush." I crmghead^sTberryman, i THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. . j AGENTS FOR— Abmiger's Christchuroh Steam Dye "Works. Ladies' Dresses, etg., Dyed like New, and, pressed ready for wear.



WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company, I am now BOOKING ORDERS fcr their Well-known Harvesting Machinery, and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THKEE AFE<>N OPEN BEAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m u&e m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APEON . REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of " FATHER OF THEM ALL," WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWERS RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is, undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. \ A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and oan be delivered Day or Night) throughout the harvest. MR P. B. RE S TELL m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT. 10 47 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated * Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Feidays Sales &f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold. on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOE— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition * Wright, Stevenson and Co,' Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Baboock as my Agent m the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN I'UICB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON XXTE ABE NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF PLANET JUNE," . . . **• HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc, AND INVITE INSPECTION. v JOHN ORE, AND CO. LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club.) ■VTOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention BKCSONn ffAIS mTiStm™* 11 ! pub ho generally, with the fact that we have a Lob of bUOU«D-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prioes. SAFETIES, both Ladieß' and Gentlemen's, from c©S to JBQO. Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL PAY YOU. •3* WE. GUARANTEE Machines for twelve monthß. and keep same m repair I ffKEe Off CHARGE, v '■' ' . ■ *



F. Ferriman. \ ~FOR SALE,— I A SMALL Grazing Farm consisting of OL 320 acreß, with house and outbuildings n good repair, within easy reach of Ash- lurton. Jusb the property tl at will Buib a hrifty man with small capita', or would be uab the thing to work m with anyone arming heavy land. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE,— \ SPLENDID Piano m Walnut, by rx. Boniah, imported by 0. 0. Hawdon, Esq. F. FFRRIMAN. I HAVE several eligible Town and Suburban Building Sites for Sale. F. FERRIMAN. A. LAWRIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING. SPRING AND SUMMEE GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direob from the Manufacturers, with the T ATEST . IyrOST FASHIONABLE TTSEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, ; FOULE, BEIGE, OREPONS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None bub Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock . \ All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Establish- ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, -SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MS SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST lUENIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD I^ND CAEEOT —SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and •« Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION J u*s SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. . '8 Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. woolsacks. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Drushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND " 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT- FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office * Australian Mutual Provident Society (



Hollo way's Ointment and Pills. — These world-renowned remedies are confidently recommended to miners, navvies, and all who hove to work underground, or where noxious atmospheres exißt. The minute particles of coal or metal which permeate the air m such places tend to block up the lungs and air tubeß, giving rise to bronchitis, asthma, and palpitation of the heart. In Holloway's remedies will be found a cafe and easily used medicament for the pene- trating properties of the Ointment relieve the local congestions and the mildly laxative effects of the. Pills cmse the liver to act freely, and the breath to become unem- barrassed. An eatly . resort to these reme- dies many a serious illness may be averted, and soundness of health maintained. WOOL. WOOL. X AM NOW PREPARED to make liberal OASH ADYANCHS (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 Christchurch or Timaru. if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. ' PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. f\ WABOO! THE CURE *FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents IHEaIJD a man say that Mellor is sellinc Bootß Wonderfully Cheap. > , "YYTANTED Known— That E. Mahood H is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the ttade. Orderß by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily Telephone No 76 ' y ANTED KNOWN.-Mbs Htjffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open flame as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Bootes, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meala at all hourß. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a



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