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♦ ■ Borne and Foreign (PEß PBhSS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT.) The Irislt Crops. London, October 25. Heavy rains have, to a large extent injuired the crops m Ireland, and tin proßpect of farmers for the coming winter is a grave and serious one. The Absconding' Solicitor. Gfiake, the absconding Victorian ; Solicitor leaves on Tuesday, for Aus tralia, by the Orizaba. The Rise m Wheat. The rise .m wheat has affected the price of linseed raw oil, which has in creased Is 6d per gallon. --.; i Disastrous Fire. r ■ rSir Kdmuhd Lechmere's mansion on the Severn , near Malvern, has been destroyed by fire, together with a valuable collection of pictures and > ..heirlooms. a : Stabbing Case. An. evicted tenant has stabbed Colonel -Popping. Voluntary Schools. In a speech fcir John Bryan said if there was a tolerably unanimous de mandfora rate- for aided voluntary schools, Government would consider the matter. An Unhealthy Prison. ; Five prisoners confined m Wands yrprth prison were injured by defeotive heating apparatus. One has since died. The Presidential Election. Washington, October 25. Henry Gebrge^«fter an extensive tour through the Western States, says he is confident Bryan will be elected to the Presidency. The Portuguese m East Africa. Lisbon, October 25 Dews has been received that two thousand Namarako attacked a force of four hundred Portuguese soldiers, under the Governor of Mozambique at Majeuga. After twenty hours fighting the Portuguese retreated, having bad several of their number kiled, and thirty five wounded, including the Governor. The natives lost heavily.

Australian.

Suicide of a Murderer. Adelaide, October 26 An Indian named Massivi Singh, who was waiting trial on a charge of - shooting a compatriot, committed suicide m his prison cell by strangling himself with a towel.

WEDDING.

-•- ■ ♦ Wilson— Healy. 3he choirmasters of Ashburton seem to have reason to complain of the activity "of tbe marriage market. Last week the Weßleyan choirmaster lost both a bass and a soprano, at least for a time; and to-day he of the Holy Name »vr hia beat alto carried off m the person of Mies Kate Healy, the happy man being Mr R. D. Wilson, well known m ABhburton athletic circles. The marriage was celebrated fey the Ve>y Rev Canon O'D-nnell, and the bridesmaid was Miss N. flealy, sister of the biide, Mr Percy being beßt man, and Mr W. T. Healy gave bia sister away. The bride wore a tweed coßtume, with brown silk trim mings ; large white hat, - with white ostrich feather, and ribbon to match; and bcquet of white flowers. The bridesmaid's costume waß of light grey, trimmed with e!eotrio blue silk ; hat to match. Mrs Taylor, sister of the bride* groom, wore & black skirt with cream silk Jlouse, and white hat to match. The bride, groom's mother wore » bkck costume, with jetv and bonnet to match, and tbe bride's mother wore a brown costume with bonnet to match. Miss Gertie Wilson's dress was of green serge, with brown velvet sleeves and. yolk. After the ceremony Mr Jones, organist of the church, played one of his own wedding marches, and tbe wedding party was driven to the residence of tbe bride's father, where breakfast was partaken of, Father O'Donnell presiding with his usual geniality. The newly wedded pair were the recipients of many presents, all good and useful. The express carried the bride and bridegroom away south for the honeymoon, but nob until they had their fair share of showers of rice.

Hit ASHBORTOJI GfcAKbtAN : MOJffcA'S, OCtTOBBB 26, 1896.



SOCIAL PR.2BS. SPECIAL PRIZES. M ASHBUKTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. « FLETCHER BROS. 1 A S ISftSf? f Si?4vS^/S d ?' air ' Seed Merobantß . we a r e authorised to offer two <2H txr *?i L , .u IZL ? of Seeds » each lo the value of 10 « 6J J one f« the best coliectionS ..f Vegetables, an-1 the other for the best collection of Flowers grown from Nimmo ans9 Bl^ir s Seeds, and purchased from us daring the present season. S Vegetable Seeds— 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— ld per packet, 14 packeta at la. <J9 AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SKEDS. j9 The remarkable success achieved by Messrs Nimmo and Blair at the Otaeo Agricultnifli rml^K. alS f° W ,i, held in J*™' im ' mthe beotion devoted to AgricultunAed. i^B undoubtedly a feather m their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty Firat Prizes i^H eight seconda m competition with a famona firm of Seed Merchants m England. Jfe woflH efsewhere adv * nta8 ° of lar « e consumera to get ourSamplea and Prices before parchas^^B TURNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Uroip S e w "l^^ 11 from apecially selected roote, and are always carefully S rnhui § ? th ««t. and none are aupplied but what are really atrong and ■ &r» Price .P er to for small quantities from 7d per )b to 60s per cwt. CarteVa Elephant M Or2fn e T 6V Tu " Gr A e rt ne » Im P rov « d Skirving-Fwede, Mammoth Purple Top'AbepSS I GreinGfoC&cr&cf T ° P YeH ° W ' Posfcreton H y brid ™«X ImJSS 1 MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. 9 p^i fa *r& reAt H Possible care ia taken m growing a'l our Mangel Seed. Mammoth Lonsr ■ imfll quaEa. ' Cham P ion Orau 8* Globe . Ooldi Tankard,loSTpw ttSTJ FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CARROTS. M They are the finest that can lie selected, and experience prompts us to say that nothina . V TooVhS^S ' * J^ 68 ' S°«let Intermediate, Altriogham Long Red, Giant Greeii I xop, >Vnite Jiolgian, «c, «c», from 2s 6d per lb. ■ ONION SEED. ONION SEED. % Brown Spanish 4s 6dper lb. - ~^sl SEED POTATOES M This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose— -I6lbi3H nlfj ? Ue f n of Valle y— l6Jbs for Is ; Bruce— l6lba for Is jM^att's Asbleaf — 24lbs for Is 5 Otago Cup Eyes— 2o!ba for Is ; Bath Kidhej-^i&s for Is, 6s I per sack. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 1 6s per s«ck, delivered anywhere within the Belt. j COLQUBED STARCH, COLOURED STARCH, j For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, -etc., the necessary Color required J d- P reß^. rve t JJ e original appearance. To be had m the following colors :— I Kink* Blue^ Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and M comfortable by using this famous iStarch. ■ SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. 1 We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly I recommend it. We can supply it m lib and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. 1 REDUCTION. REDUCTION. 1 . We have reduced the price of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of I?u»ra 1 Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. I CRCCKERY. CROCKERY. A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to h P nd ■> and having bought, m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cask ■ we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade FLETCHER BROS., J CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON. jj SAVE YOUR EYES * FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING THEM WITH COLORED GLASSES, . - J TO BE OBTAINED FROM " % ;s. s a l ci, 1 PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS.OPTICIAN, EAST STREET. A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK O F^>J EYE PROTECTORS. 1 All Shades of Smoked Glasses, with Glass^ or Gauze sides, m Steel or Polished Nickel Frames. Straight and Curled sides. J Sole Agent for Lazarus' v Specialitiee " Spectacle? and patented system of Sight Testing. S/SALEK, 1 ..EAST STREET. _ (Telephone No. 80.) -y SPRING & SUMMER ■;; fashions. ■■' :\ A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED STREET, IS Now Showing a Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Sprint and Summer DRAPERY— aII marked at LOWEST CASH PRICES. * NEW DRESSES, NEW DBESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Luhtres, Shots, Tweeds, Serges, etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. All the Lateßt Patterns and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambrics, Muslins, Crepons Prints, etc., etc. New Snnshadeo, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., etc. Crettonnes, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. ■■■ \ ■ MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR'EHE SEASON <^ BOYS' NICKER SUITS A SPECIAL! V .^ Shirts, Hats, Caps, yests, Pants, Seeks, Braces, Scarves, m splendid variety. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late G. L. Beath & Co.) TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON.



- 10 147 Public Notice? RONTGEN 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 « R&ntgen Bays,' 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 state that it sur- passed all expectations, and we congratulate him on his success. The mode adopted waa as followB :— A solid bar of chilled cast steel, 17 inches thick, was placed on a stand, and a large card, with a well-known name printed on it, was placed behind it and tfc* ' X Bays ' turned on at about two million horse-power, and exposed for twenty minutes. The slide was then removed, and the assembled gentlemen, who had been awaiting the re- sult with breathless interest, beoeW the following : — I WOO& SEASON, 1896-97. \ henrylsander, 1 WOOL BROKER, Wool Store— West atyeec, Ashburton. Advances] Made Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised ffatfveimy More than any other Wool of same quality, n " r ~r Then there was a trem.eod'oiAS oubburst ol applause and admiration^ and one loeai I farmer announced, his belief that the same name owtfd bjß* photographed through a I rap,u.nta,in of granite, 10 105 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Resteli having resigned the Agenoy of the abovi Com.p&uy, 1 have undertaken it. An\ peraon wishing to see me on busines' connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR ANCE CO., kindly o*ll at the office a Mr John Davison, West street* A. H. SHFRY, Agent. AJUanqe Avuwoce Company. i



Amusements. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUKCH. 31st ANNIVERSARY TEA. 31st ON gao . w p a y. OCTOBER 30. Tea on tables at 4 p.m. Public meeting at 8. Solos by Miss Sears and others. Addresses by Ministers. Sermons on SUNDAY, November 1, by Miss Sears, singing evangelist. Morning 11, afternoon' 3, evening 6.30. Tickets for tea, Is 6d. 10 185 THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA-' MENTARY CANDIDATES I,HE, Premier, when speaking at the open- . ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — "I must no(f forget to mention the Rant- gen X x?n[iQ^ are 9.n view, and Have clone so muqh to advance medical spienqe and assist suffering humanity. Now* it any qonstitnency doubted that their mem-, ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and X would strongly advise all constituencies toha\e the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice," This was a most thoughtful suggestion of I the Premier. But what is the value of brainß without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it would have been found that ih.qae. w^p wore m the habit, of drifting ordinary tea* would find the coating oJj the atom.acb.Qon> vert>sd into a. spr't of partially tanned l?ftth.er^ This caysesi in^iaestion, shortens life, and Bpoils. the most angelic temper. iwa.tu.r4 Tea being as pure as the lily un- deiiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended fey ALL who have used it. Note.— An impoi^ant wbb nearly being made \n thi^ advertisement, via. s— The xfaja^l guarantee that Suratura Tea is KO,T b^oO^d wi^h China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORB & Co., Agenti,



Business Notices LANDELLS & SON, 11 EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Olub,) :o:~ . lyrOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we wouM like to draw attentiot o^^^^,'^ the public generally, with the fact that we have a Lot ol SECOND-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices. SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from c©S to £20. Come and See before"Buying Elsewhere —IT WILL PAY YOIL *S" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep same m repair FKEE OF CHARGE. Q.REAT SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE JAMES MELLOR HAS MADE AN EXCRAORMNARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MiSN'S 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 Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 52 « en ! 8 9, anvas Shoes 5s 9d > UPUaI 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, larce size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 83 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10s 6d im k adi , e8 ' CC an, n , v »s 4s n 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's APbert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s. usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d £2 £ ou J h £ S hoote ™ 6s lld » ÜBUal 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usaal 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s - 3 a 6d 160 Indies' Glace Kid Boots 12a 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s omi >lv „',„„, 100 Ladieß' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) ,20 Youths' Best Shooters 10a, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom oTurT, and awiers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid Dflrmj. ' > . 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. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for <he above Company, lam now BOO K Ik G ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesi ing Machinery, md have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers cf Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THREE APRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY "TRIED AND, TESTED, having been m me m America and England for the pist four seasons, and m Auotral a for the past two, and b/u won the admiration of ull who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APRON *' REAPER AND BINDER. - Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its (itle of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." FOOD'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 can bo delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R. B. RES TELL Is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORB PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW, WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT.



J Pankruptey Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. Id the District Coin b of AahburtOD, holilen  at Abhburton. In th^ matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1895, and m the matter of the bankruptcy of John Hickky, of Hindß, . . m the County of Ashburton, m the j Colony of New Z aland, Laborer, :* bankrupt. * Ivr OllJ[CE ia hereb y g iven thifc fche '. X i a ove-named bankrupt wil ; apply to the above Court at the sitting to be holdeu ? on THURSDAY, the 12th day of November, next ensuing, for an Order of Discharge 8 under the above Act. r Dated this 26th day of October, 1896. CHAS. W. PURNELL, Solicitor for the above named bankrupt. » 10 217 '■ Election Notices. ASHBURTON ELECTORATE. MR JOHN McKEAGUE TNVITES the Electors to meet him at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, ON THUBSDAY, OCTOBER 29, A* 8 P.M., \ -~ When he will address them on the Social and Political questions of the day. Front seats reserved for Ladies. A. J. BAXTER, Secre'ary Central Progressive Liberal 10 219 As<oeiati< n. ASHBURTON ELECTION. A MEETING of MR WRIGHT'S General Committee will beld m the ORANGE HALL on TUESDAY, October 27, at 7.30 p.m., when Mb Wright will be present. 13 203 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASBBURTON ELECTORATE. M R W.~S. M /SLIN || WILL ADDRPSS THE ELECIORSJ m m. TEMPERANCE HALL, TINWALD, TO-NIGHT, OCTOBER 26, At eight o'clock. 'm thb SCHOOLROOM, CHERTBEY, ow THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, : At the same hour. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies. 10 218 ■ . Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTS COUNCIL. rnENDERSare invited forjthe Supply of X Dog Collars for 1897. Particulars on view at the Council* Office?, Ashburton. By order,) F. MAIN WARING,. Clerk. •Ashburton, October 20, 1896. 10 170 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL,. nnENDERS will be recced up to 11 a.m. X on 29th in&t. for Lease of Reserve 2943 at Westerfield. Particulars on view at the County Council Officeß. By order, F. MAINWARING, ' Clerk. ABhburton, October 20, 1896. 10 167 T. Bullock. FOR SALE. /"CAPITAL Building Site, A-acre, fronting KJ Havelook street West, being T.S.s U9£ and 11|6. High, dry, and healthy position. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 9 ACRES, situated at the corner of Racecourse and Middle Roads, Allen- ton, with amalll Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, Agent. SUBURBAN PROPERTY belonging to Mb J. W. Legqett, fronting the Belt Boad, Allenton. Half Acre, together with com- fortable Dwelling House of five roomß, with all conveniences ; ground nicely planted, and all m very good order. Not having disposed of this by auction, Offers are invited. Full particulars as regards termß» eto., on application. , " T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and FouUery, situated in' Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6s 6d per week. * _ T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR THB WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR SAL E — lACRE, on which is erected a House of Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, Trap-house, Cow-shed,- eto., about half an acre planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. - ■ • \ This property is well-situated, and m a healthy locality. }nspeoti,ori invited. Easy terms o payment, T. BULLQOK. T^pß SALE.~Town Section No. 33? and X' Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Prioe—£l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLQCK. TO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and DWELLING, East street south. T. BULLOOK. BUILDING SITE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres,- 2 Roods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstead : first-class land, planted with a variety o Fruit Trees. •> •■? To be Sold, on yery. easy, terras of payment pftrticulays apply to JT. BULLeOK. ____ DWELLING of Five Booms, centrally eituuted m Tanored street, west. - 1



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND 1 RATI 1 ARRANtiEMKNTS OCTOB R 30, FOR ASHBUHTON A. and P. SHOW. TJIXCURSION Tickets, to Ashburton a I'-i fares of 2d per mile first-class, 1( per mile second-cla s, minimum 4s,an<l 2 (ordinary fares when cheaper ),/^mileagi counted one way only, will be issued a Ohrietcburch, Timaru, and intermediati tations, including the Mount Somera am Methven branches, for the mon ing traim on October 30, and will be available foi return till October 31. There will be a train from Timaru t< Ashburton at 11.55 a.m. as on Tuesdays and a return train will start from the Sale yards Siding at 5.30 p.m., Ashburton 5.45, running lhr 50min Later than the after noon train on Tuesdays, The train to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5.55 p.m. and run lhr 30mic Later than time-table times. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7:45 p.m. (after arrival of the Expreeß train) and run ' 40 minutes Latei than time-table times. Paßsengera can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding (for the Show Grounds) by the 11 a.m. train on the 30th, and return at 5 30 pm., return fares 6d and 4d. In connection with the Trotting Faces, at Ashburton,! on October 31. the ; £ftternoon train from At-hburton to Timaru, will be delayed till 5.45 p.m., and will run lhr 50min Later thau time-table times, and the Mounc Somera branch train will run ab the same timeß as on October 30. 10 215 BY ORDER. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NO! ICE. rriHE friends of Mb Edward Corbett are ' X respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved grand-daughter, Nbllie Frisby, will move from hisresidence, Ashbur- ton Forks, on WEDNESDAY, October 28, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery; ---*-. ■— — -- ■■- BAKER BROS., 10 221 ■" ■, ■ "•.■ Undertaker^. PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. ... r  . ........ FTIHE adjourned Meeting of those interested JL. m holding a Demonstraiioi of JFire Brigade eveats, for the purpose of obtaining a Hook and Ladder, wi Ibe held THIS EVENING at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 10 223 Hon. Sec. TIN W ALP. THE '/CANTATA, HE OANTATA, Entitled " THE HERMIT'S CELL," (In Aid of Sunday School Prizes) Will be Peproduced m the TEMPLAR HALL, ON TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27. Adults ... Is. Children ... 6d Doors open, 7.50. Commence, 8 p.m. 10 214 MOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. T)URSUANT to the terms of the Banks X and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, FRIDAY, the 30th day of October, 1896, from 12 o'clock Noon, is hereby appointed a SPECIAL BANK PART-HOLIDAY, at the A hburton and Rakaia offi.ea of the undermentioned Banks : — For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., GEORGE E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G- RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT "WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, HENRY MACKENZIE, 10)213 General Manager. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. * GENERAL~ELECTION. ' NOTICE is hereby given that m pur- suance of the Counties Act, 1886, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the •* cts amending the same, the GENERAL ELECTION for the MEM- BERS of the Ashburton County Council, will be held on WEDNESDAY, 11th day of November, 1896. NOMINATIONS m the form prescribed m the second schedule of the Local Elections Act, 1876, obtainable from the Returning Officer, must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed and delivered to him before noon, on NOVEMBER 4, 1896, at the undermentioned places, viz \—> For the Biding of Ashburton— Two Mem- bers— Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company's Office, Tinwald. For the Hiding of Rangitata — One Mem* ber— Road Board Office, Lismore. For the Riding of Upper Ashburton — One Member — Mies Bishop's Store, Altord Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For the Riding of Mount Somera— One Member — Road Board Office, Mount Somers. For the Riding of Mount Hutt— Two , Members — Road Board, Office, Methven. For the Riding ol South Rakwa— Qn,e * Member— ftoad Board Qffi.ce, South Rakaia. Fpr the Riding of Wakanui— One Mem- ber— Aehburton County Stock and, Saleyards Company's Office, AaHtiur- ton Saleyatds. " t * F. MAINWARING,' ! * 10 216 Returning Officer: NOTICE. HAVING given up Business, ALL ACCOUNTS due to me must be paid AT ONCE to Ma J. C. Bern,, at my late Offioe, Burnett Btieet. 10 188-" R. B. R.ESTELL. / ■''"'.. _ IMPORTANT TO FRUITGROWERS AND FARMERS. NOW that the merits of " DEATH ON SCAW' known throughoutThe district, and the spiing beiDg the very beßt season for Application, farmers c,an. have their trees dressed very reasonably with Guarantee) by applying to A. IJ. LIGHT, agent for Death on gcale, Oare Hotel, Ashburton. Beilow is one of the many Testimonials received. To TONKING AND Co., \Vellington. I have much pleasure m testifying to the merits of your " Death on Scale." I have used it on all my trees, and m every oa«e the result has been highly satisfactory It not only killed scale and American blight, but appeared to renew the health and vigour af fcha trefls dressed fyich \t' w Tfie aboye 'results, wfere dßtained af^ter Bis; weeks application^ ' W^hipe yo^ eyery lupcess. faithfully I<oum, JOHN OGRADY. Wiaohmore, September 30, XB96i X 0 77



1 MUSICAL. MR OSBORNE COMBE, - PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT , (Late of London), ~Y7~ISITS Ashburbon and sarrounding V districts every foar months, viz, March, July, and November. Orders may be left with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN, at his Musjc Studio, Arsade Chambera, Aahbnrton \ 1896 j PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS FrMAKEIG, 1 Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's ) The next term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 ! "TTACANOIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. THE VIOLIN. MisS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Vijlin, SAUNDERS' BOILDING , : Ashburton j A OAKD MRS A. CrCLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PtANOPORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, cox street, Ashburton. TEBM9 ON APPLICATION. Public Notices* ASHBURTON CLUB & M.S. A. PTIHE Half-yearly Meeting of members will be held at the Club Rooms on TUESDAY evening, 27th, at 8 o'clock., Business: To receive Half- year y Balance Sheet ; to elect six members of Committee, and General. 10 211. BY ORDER. The tender of Mr Galiictian has bren accepted for the patent rights, stock-in trade, &c, of the celebrated Bee Oint ment by Mr Scott, D.O.A. It is the intention of Mr Gtlliehan to sell the Bee ( intment m addition to his A. C. Ointment &c. Bee Ointment WlLxj oe found en excellent Ointment for the many diseases the human fltrsh is bo frequently attacked with. Bee Ointment is used acd reccmtr ended bj leading doctors and midwiveß. Bee Ointment can be used on the weakest of children, and with cqua. tuooefs on the most rotnat. We invite a trial of Bee Ointment and guarantoe satis faotion. Price le 61. TRY GALITICHAN'P A.G. Ointment. A SURE CURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d, A.O. 0 0 R~F CUKE. For bard or soft corns, warts or bunion Price Is. * A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspenßla, Slot Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite. Female and all Stomach and Liver Com* plaints, etc. 30 Fills m a box ; price Is 6d. The Ointments are specially matufaotured SB a horse and oattle dressing. Dairy farmers and Horse owners will find them cheap, effioa> tious and eoonomioaK Price 2s 6d. The above lines are stocked by obemiste and storee, and will be found quite equal to any imported line. 'Irademark and my signature on every pot. EDWIN GALUCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? ishnrst, N.Z. Canterbury Repseeentative, MR Qt P. HQATTg^, Ashborton, I T> EATING'S POWDER yr-EATING'S POWDER, J\. jr EATING'S POWDER, J\. T^" EATING'S POWDER, I^i^TING'S POWDFR, r^ EATING'S POWDER, {BUGS, , FLEAS, ' MOTHS, BEETLES, '■ BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUI 13 HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMAL". BUT IS* HARMLESS TO ANIMALS,, It ia unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Funs and every other species of insect .Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleaß m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a traud. Sold ia Tins enly CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, SUFF.BR from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, which ruins their 1 health. WORM TABLETS are PURELY VEGET- AsL|B SWEETMEATS, furnishing," hoth m appearance and taste a most agreeable method of administering the only certain jremrdy for INTESTINAL" or THREAD WOR.MS. It J9 a' perfectly safa and mild Ergparatipn, apd is aspeoially adapted foi Ihildren. Sold m Tina by all Druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keaiinct, London PHASES OF THE MOON. OcrroßEE-— ?! h m ir Neif Mot iji ... \ 8! 4$ am First Quarter ... H2l? am Full Moon „. 20 g47 am Lwt Quarter , 80 %&) »»



The adjourned meeting of those interested m the proposed demonstration to provide a ppok and ladder equipment will be held this evening at ?.3P p.m. ,The 4flhb^rton polo Club opened the ~ jeaapn on thejr ground on Saturday. There was a very good attendance of players, and of spectators, bat owing to tb.e fact of 10 many ponies being reserved for the ghow, only three games were played, but it is understood that . several matohea are m contemplation to take plaoe after the Show. AUSTRALIA!* MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIEIY New Zealand Branch Head Ofßee, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors ; rh* Hon Morgmn 8. Gnee, MJD., C.M.0., MlhOt (Ohftinxuui) . - riw |fon Charles J. Johnston. M.L.O> (Deputy Jobs ff^jt ' * ftfm -/)W>JfIKC T WEALTHIEST, X ASP , MOST PBOSPBROUS Austealiajt Lot: Office, and THi LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which -r declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR ahe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society U •f the mart Stringent Character, and ensures v Const dsrmbly Larger R«erro to meet Llabilltlee ihanths hsld by any other offioe m the Auitralasian Colonies AOOUMULATBD FUND UXOEBDS « 13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) Bterling ANNUAL INCOME EXOEEPS ' £8;OOP,P0O. > (Two Millibn Sterling) P0I40IES ( IN F&ROE - I^i4 t op 3 6nm Assured •« ' £40,084 p' SUhponnae* Divided  .. ' BQJV USE3S OABH BONUS for ONE year, 189|i, *4ffi.688 yielding BareßHonary Bonnie* wnopntlng \o| *860,000 aKtraddng Sf gOIAL EESBRVES. • CASH'BONTJSEa deplore! tit lart FIVE years, over * rn TWO Mn.UOsS»^arnK Berersionary Bonnsei Bzoeedlntr TOTO MILLIONS ASSURE TOUR LIFE m the A.M. P. SOCIETY and seonre a BONOS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8j per cent on the total income EDWARD W. I.OW|E, Resident Seoretary. Branch Office— Cnutom Honae Quay, Wellington JAMES HAm, 351 .< S»Bt>ript Secretary . Cathedral Sdpare.'Chrißtohuroh. HrZANpER, , ' Ljoq»l Broker, ABhljurtop