PARLIAMENTARY

THE PBKSS ASSOCIATION.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 19 The Council tnflt at 2.40 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED The secoud reading -f the Law Practitioners and New Zealand Law Society Acts Amendment Bill, a measure thrown out by a majority of five, was fixed for next bitting, though it* re-im reduction by Government was opposed by several m r mbers. The r i.nii.ai CHe >c Amendment BiH (No 2) was read a s« oi nd tiinu by 21 to 7. The Public Morgues Bill and Rut way Compensation Adjustment Bill weie read a second time on the voices. flon Mr Bolt moved the second reading of the Domestic Servants H»lMioliday Bill, pointing out that this class of laborers were at present exempted from the legislative half-holiday. j Hon Mr Whitraore moved to kill the Bill, .and after a discussion of a general character, the measure was rejected by 21 to B—The8 — The ayes being Messrs Barnicoat, itfgg; Jenkinson, Reeves, Bolt, Peacock, Montgomery, and Walker. The Lyttelton Harbor Board Enlarge- j ment Bill passed its final stages at 4 55 ■ pm, and tb,e Oounpil adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 19 « ! The House met at 230 REPIABS' TO QUESTIONS •. 'Repaying to questions,: : it was stated that the suggestion to hold an annual mining conference In Wellingt on would be considered by Government ; that it was ithe intention of Government to pass the Alcoholic Liquor Sales Control Act Amendment Bill this session ; that, there was no evidence taken beiore the House Banking Committee that could not be s»fely published by any paper m the colony, and press representatives engaged on the work were faithfully reporting proceedings of that committee ; that Government had do intention of altering the present system m connection with private industrial schools ; that Govern ment could not disclose the names of those who Invested m New Zealand consols, as it would have an injurious effect. ; , ■ • * „• : The adjnumment of the House was moved, and (he rest of che afternoon was upeht m discussing answers given to questions by Ministers. . The House rose at 5 30 p m The He use resumed at 7.30 p m - . BILLS PASSED. : ;, : The Photographic dpyright Bill (Mr \ George Hutchison) was amended m a material manner m Committee, and read a third, time. / .-.: ... | Mr Buick's Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, Amendment Bill, was 'passed through Committee, clause ' 2 being amended to provide that defaulters shall pay all rates,, costs, and penalties before being allowed to vote. The Bill then passed its final stages. '-■-'' THB REPRESENTATION OF MINORITrtS. Mr O'Began, m moving the second reading of his Preferential Voting and Proportional Representation Bill, said it provided equality of rights and give minorities an opportunity of representa tion. At the present time the, minorities were nob represented Captain Russell deprecated the Fact that no expression of opinion was being given from the Treasury benches oh this matter. If the; second reading of the BUI were agreed to, a vast step m advance would have to be taken. Referring to the changes that had taken place of late years In the system of voting, he- stid that one-m*n-one-vote had not improved the ' House,, If a Biirof this. kind were parried, members would be elected under it, not so muoh for personal popularity as because of\ their well-known politioal proclivities. : : , Mr T. Thompson said that Captain Russell had once agiin lectured the Government. As this Bill was suoh a large question he thought that it should not be dealt with before the General Election waß held. Apparently all that Mr O Regan wanted was the second reading; so that the Bill could be circulated throughout the country. '■:■ '■• Sir Robert Stout, while supporting the Bill, held that it might tend to cliques • being established at elections. As the Government were bringing m a Local : Government Bill he suggested: that the principle should be tried* m oqnnectlon with pounty. and municipal elections. Mr Collins thought thac - the. Bill would "prevent any bub the wealthy contesting : eleptions. : Mr G. Ty. Russell did not consider it ' »ny improvement on the existing system of elepions. ' ;. ' Mr/& M. Smith opposed it as unneces . sary and no|: wanted by the country. Mr Earn.shaw warmly supported the

' BiU. ■' •-. ■ - ■■■•.'■*■■. ■.. ■ %fg Bnddq thought) that if the measure became law- log-rolling would become fainp&nt. Mr Saunders complained fchab the Bill was being treated with, levity, disdain, and ! ' with almost pontempb by" fche Govern ment, who ought to recognise the import* amce of a measure which proposed ab any rate to improve the representation of the people.. It had been said by Sir B. Stout that the system shonld be given a trial at civic elections, bub In his (Mr .Saunders') opinion it was admirably .-, adapted for the election of members of ■■ that House, and could not be so advan -1 tageously applied to any other election; ■ After further dlßcusslon, In which the - Premier spoke against the Bill, the s?oond reading was negatived by 17 to 12. The House rose at L3O.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

PER PRB-S A.-SOCIATION

London, August 19

The total quantity of wheat an<J flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1.430,000 qnarters, and for the Continent 900,000 quartern. .• The fresh arrive 8 for the ensuing wool sales number 236.000 bales. The quantity /orwarded direct to the manufacturing dis trict m 40,000 bales.

ADDINGTON MARKET.

Chrtstchukch, August 19

The atienfi'iiioe was lat 6 e and there were good entries at the Add ngton market to day. ' • Fat OATWiE.— About 165 head were yarded, including Borne very fair steers. Steers realsed from £5 to £9 ss, heifers £3 15s to £7, cows £4 59 to £7 12s 6d. Bidding seemed a little easier, and the price .of best beef was from 19a to 21s 6 1 per lOOlbs, cow beef and 'secondary from 163 to 18s. Store Caitle.— A small entry, and moat of the sales were effected privately. Pat Sheep.-— Large entry. The market closed firm for all aheep fit for export, buyers competing keenly for all first class quality. Ewes were not so eagerly sought after, as many butchers overbought last [ week. The range of prices waß -for exhibi bition consignments 21s to 25?, best quality freezing sheep 17s 6'd to 21s, lighter sorts 15s 9 1 to 16s 9d, heavyweight ewes 14s 6d to 17s, lighter 12s to 13s 6d, merino wethers 7a 3d to 13a 6d, merino ewes 8s 9d to 10a 6d. I Store *heep.— A fair number yarded, a good many forward and, fat sheep being offered m this department, owing to the crowded state of the f atrpehs. All lines sol d very wblli prices being — two and four-tooth crossbred ewes 12 \ wethers and maiden ewes 16s Id to I6s Bd, a lighter line at 9a ! lOd, crossbred wethers 15s to 163 sd, lighter 12a 9d to 148 101, crossbred ewes m lamb 11s 6d to 168, merino ewes m lamb 5s lOd to 8s 6d, hoggets 10a Id to 13* 4d. Pigs— About 200 pigs were yarded, in cluding some nice baconers and some good lines of stores. The sale was very good, and 1 baconers averaged from 2Jd to 3^5 per lb, and porkers from 3Jd. The prices weie —stores 9a 9d to 18s 61; porkere 17a ~6d to 29s 6d, baconers 39s to 48% and up to 553 for exceptionally good, choppers 34s to 363. Ashburton names figure largely m the sale lists of Wednesday's Btock market. . In fat sheep we quote as under :— Ruddenklau's Trustees, Bangitata, crossbred ewes and wethers, 12a to 13a lid; Mr R. lyne, Methven, crossbred ewes and wethers, 14a lid, merino wethers, 7s 3d to 7s 6d ; Mr J. Wallace, Lauriston, maiden ewes, 14a 7d j Mr J. Kingsbury, Rakaia, crossbred wethers 17s to 19a lid ; crossbred ewes, 18s 5d ; Mr V. G. Holmes, Rakaia, crossbred wethers, 15s 7d to 16a 5d ; Mr J. Osborne, Doyleston crossbred wethers 17s lOd to 20s 9J, maiden eweß 12s 9d to 15s, hoggets 12a 4d to 14a lOd; Mr Jeremiah Daly, Lauriston, cross bred wethers 20a lOd, maiden ewes 20s Id, aged, ewes 16s lOd ; Mr ; Hi Rosendale, 'Meth'ven, "crdssbred wethers 19s; Mr J. Copland, Chertsey, hilfbred ewes 16s 9d, crossbred ewea 16a lOd ; Messrs J. and A. D. Mcllraith, Barrhill, wethers and maiden ewes 17s 4d to 18s sd, merino ewea 10s 6d ; Mr J. Baker, Methven, merino wethers 11s 6d ; Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, crossbred ewes 15s 3d to 183.3d. half bred maiden ewes 16a 6d to 17s.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The Lyttelton Times thus reports :—

In the local wheat market a demand from the North Island has sprung up, and several large lines are expected to change hands this week. Large slocks are getting lower, .and a more hopeful tone is shown m the market. Several lilies of oats are being shipped this week to Sydney, and m case of any .considerable quantity going over, prices here 'should- harden considerably. Local trade, however, is very dull at present, and sales are only made as occasion requires. A brisk business ia doing m seed grains, and the better grades are rapidly decreasing. Potatoes have again hardened, and the price has advanced 2a 6d. Orders are now coming m freely for, grass seeds, and the prospects are- that there . will be a good area of country laid down m cocksfoot, ryegrass and clover this spring. In consequence prices are m every respect firm.

The following are current prices :— 1 Wheat.— i Pearl (prime milling), 3s 6d, millers' mixed lines, 3s 4d to 33 s|d; Tnscan, 3b. s£d ; Hunter's, 3s sd ; good seconds, 2s 6d to 2s lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2s 3d (nominal) ; prime Tartars 2s 3d; good stout feed, 2s 2d ; Dans and Danish, 2s Id to 2s 2d. iJ able Y;— Malting, prime, nominal, 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; medium do, 2a 9d to 3a 4d j feed 2s 3d to 2a 6d. ■* Beans (nominal).— Well saved 2s 7d to 2s Bd. Peas. — Blue Prussians 3s 9d to 4s; others, 3s 3d to 3s 6d. Flour — Millers quote roller £10, atone £9 10s, sharps £4 53, bran £3 15s. : Oatmeal— £ll loa. '■'-:'.. Oatsheaf Chaff.— 4o i to 45s at handy country stations for prime samples. Potatoes —Derwents 4C)3 to 4?9 6d at country stations. -1 Gbass Seed. — Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 3d to 2s 9<l, ' machine-dressed to 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s. Cocksfoot, farmers' lines 4d [to 4}d, town machine-dressed 16lb Beed 4|d, 171 b seed s^i. Cowgraes, farmers' line», 4d t66d. White clover 4cl to 7£d. Alsike'4dtdsJd. * Dairy Produob. —Cheese 3Jd to 4d, loaf 4dto'4id. Bucter— Factory }s Id, dairy lQd to lid, salt 8d to 9d. Bacon and hams 6d, . Th.c above . prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise stated.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlaoder Bros., Limited, report upon the live stock market for the week ending August 20, as follows : — The entry of sheep at the Aahbur ton yards on Tuesday last was again large, 7293 sheep, 24 cattle, and 29 pigs being yarded. The attendance of buyers and others was an average one, and a good deal of business was transacted; althongh the bidding was not quite so brisk aa at the late sales. This was most notice able m aged and inferior crossbred ewes m lamb, a few lines of this class being turned out unsold. Everything else sold . well up to late rateß. Jn the store lines some really good crossbred ewes \n lamb, and some Lincoln ewes m lamb,! were -sent forward' from the Alford Estate ; also from Mt ?. Stewart, a grand line, of half bred ewes m lamb. In forward two-tooth crossbreds, Mr John Coohrane's sheep were well to the fore, anjl m hoggetß Mr W. Young topped the market with a good line of three-quarter breds. The other sheep yarded were of the ordinary description. The butchers' pens were not overcrowded, and contained mostly crossbred' ftpol "merino ewes, all ofj which we're cleared ab full (market value. A pen of four and aix-tooth wethers from Mr John Coobrane made 20s 6d each, and a small pen of Alford Estate wethers made 25s each. Of the total yarded our entry was 3413 sheep, 13 oattle, and 14 pigs, of which we cleared tbe following :— ln fat pent— ls wethers at 20s 6d, 60 crossbred ewes 12a Bd, 56 at 12s 3d, 21 at }1b 7d, £7 merino ewds afr9a 3d,"2 Wethers at 255, 47 ordssbred ewea 10s M, 47' merino ewes 7s 6d, 45 crossbred ewes 9s 6d and 10s, 60 merino ewes 5s 7d. In stores— For- the Alford Estate, 20 two-tooth Lincoln ewes m lamb at 20s, 549 four and five-year old crossbred e^eß, m 'lamb to Shropshire rams, 15s ; for Mr P,. Stewart, 2^4 crossbred ewes m lamb 143; for Mr W- P. Allen, 132 six-tooth crossbred ewes' In lamb 13s Bd, 114 merinos m lamb 7s 3d ; for Mr Cochrane, 207 crosßbreds, mixed sexes, 16s ; for Mr W. Young, 101 lambs 12s 4d; also for various clients, 160 two-tooth wethers j 12s, 124 aged crossbred eweß 9a 2d, 145 hoggets 9b 3d, 23Q at lQa lQd, 166 aged merino ewes m lamb §3, 18 hoggets Ss lid, 220 two-topth ewes m lamb \\b 6d, IQO at 10s 6d. There were some good bacon pigs yarded, of which we sold 7 ab 80s, 3 at 26r 6d, 4at 403. I» oattle, there was nothing that called for speoiaLoomment. We sold 1 steer at £4 Is, 2 fat steers £4 17a 6d, 1 oow £6, 1 cow £6, 1 cow £6 10s. J»riYfttely during the week w- - - liOOatSiea, 14 ttßao4(

Mr fiavid Tnoihaßrfeporfcs upott the live stock market m the the Ashburton Distriot for the week ending August 19 : — On Tues day at the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale was held. The aitendanae w»» fair, with only a few buyers. Those intend ing to purchase became shy towards the latter end of the sale, and their biddings were dull. Thus several lines were passed, but after the Bale I succeeded m placing my lots. The yarda were made up principally of crossbred ewes and hoggets. One ex ceptionally good line of crossbred ewes from Alford Estate realised 15a. Several other lines sold at 12s 9d, 13s, 14s up to 15s. Hoggets, well grown with hewy fleeces, were chiefly m demand, secondary sorts being hard to quit. The total entry for the day consisted of 7293 sheep, 24 head of cattle anrt 29 pigs, of which my entry comprised 3328 sheep, 7 he. d of cattle, and 15 pigr which I placed at the following prices : — 1 fat hogget 14s 9d, 20 crossbied and merino ewes 9a, 57 fat. crossbred ewes lla -6d, 70 crossbred ewes 12s 61, 12 crossbred ewes m lamb 6s 3d, 17 crossbred ewes m lamb 12*, 73 cull hoggets 3a 2 1, 186 crossbred hoggets 8a 9d, 304 ciossbred ewes m lamb 11s, 131 meiino ewes 5a 3d, 47 crossbred ewes m lamb 13 6d, 350 crossbred ewes m lamb 13s 3d, 120 crossbred ewes m lamb 11s Id, 400 hoggets 10a 3d, 235 cnwßbred ewea m lamb 13a, 154 merino ewes m lamb Ba. Pigs— 2 i porkers 19a, 9 bacon pigs £1 2a, 1 at £2 63. Cattle — Fat cattle were scarce, only three head coming forward, and these were sold from £5 5a to £6. Several springers and milk cows sold at £4, £4 HH, £5, £5 10a, and £6- Private sales— l have disposed of the following lines : - 776 crossbred two and four-tooth wethers 14a 61, 300 hoggets 9a 9d, 108 merino ewes 6", 200 hoggets 10a, 489 crossbred ewes 12a 6d.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME! AMI* FOBBifti

(per press association.) TENDERS FOR STEEL RAILS. London, August 19 The Government of New South Walea has invited tenders for ]50,J00 tons of steel rails, to be delivered by December. ; FATAL YACHT COLLISION. The Geiman Emperor* yasht Meteor collided with Baron Zedtwitz's Iselde,inth© Solent A falling mast killed the Baron and swept the crew overboard but they were rescued. A HOY AL Bin ROT HA fv. It is officiary staled that the Prince of Naples, the oldest son of the King of Italy, has been betrothed to Princess Helene, of Montenegro. King Alexander, of Servia, is negotiat ing for theJiand of her sister. THE IRTSH PARTY. Mr Healy, speaking at Dublin, de clared that a reunion- of the Irish Party was impossible while Mr Dillon remained leader. A FKENCH EXPEDITION | DISPERSED. Dahomeyans dispersed a French expedition sent to recover the body of the explorer Forget. Seven were killed and the leader was wounded. j TURKEY AND FRANCE. j Paris, August 19 The Sultan has decorated the ; Presi dent's wife and daughter. ; THE RINDERPEST. ; Capetown, August 19 At the invitation of the Cape Government, the South African States will hold a conference as to the best means of coping with the rinderpest.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

* PER' »RES 3 ASSOCIATION. ,'

CRETE. ' ATHENS, August 19 ' The troops m Crete have been ordered to retire to the towns. CECIL RHODES. London, August 19^ Cecil Rhodes arrives m London m December. CONFERENCE OF BISHOPS. The Primate of England has invited the Anglican bishops to n conference at Lambeth, next July. The pro gramme includes a discussion on the relation "of Colonial primates to Canterbury. , : THE McOBAOKBN BREWERY COMPANY. I At a meeting of shareholders m the McOracken Brewery Ooy^, of Mel bourne, the proposals of tht? directors to reduce the interest on debentures from 4£ to 8 per cent , and extend the time fo,r maturing till 1916, and to call up 5b per share m four payments within eighteen months, were diacussed. The meetiqg waa yery hoßtile, and a committee of enquiry was get up.

AUSTRALIAN

TBE OATTERTHFN'S GOLD. 1

Sydney, August 20 There is still £3,000 worth of gold to be recovered from the Oatterthun.

THE CONFERENCE,

TIpK Bbisbake, August 20 The Tick delegates have returned. MrTozer, Colonial Secretary states that the principal result of the confer ence was to enable the southern colonies to ascertain the true facts m order to allay any unreasonable panic. Personally, he said the proceedings had fortified: his own opinion that Queensland would have to play a lone hand, and that it was advisable to establish a Stoc^c Institute for the c6lotiy. They qould not expect much help from the other colonies, and the proper, course therefore would be to establish an institute with, .the very best talent the world could provide. He had hoped this would 1 have been a federal matter, but his observations at the Conference taught him other wise. -.■■■; .> , ■_-..'.". : ';'

Accci

CHESS.

! The match between players i f the As h burton and Timaru Chesß Clubs, played at Titnaru on Wednesday, resulted m favour of the Ashburton Club by oae game. The following are the scores : — '

9£ 8J The Ashburton Club played the Pleasant Point Club to-day and won by 14 to 4.

Rabbit-Proot Fences.

Wellington. August 19 The Rabbit-proof Fences Bill, introduced by the Hon John M*Kenz : e, provides for the. constitution of rabbit-proof fencing dis tricts on the petition of a majority of the ratepayers therein. Provision is also made for the election of Boards of Trustees. Every person whose nama appears on the valuation roll of the district shall be deemed to ■ -be a .'ratepayer within the meaning of this Act.

The following clauses m the Bill will be of interest to settlers m the Canterbury and Otago districts. The Board may from time to time appoint a Secretary and such other officers and servants as it deems necessary. All the provisions of tbe Babbit Nuisance Act, 1882, shall be m full operation within a district. The Board is empowered to do all 1 such things as it thinkß fit m order to insure the destruction of rabbits m the district, and to prevent the increase of rabbits therein, and otherwise comply with the . Babbit Nuisance Act, 1882 ; and for those purposes may, out of itß general revenue, offer re wards and bonuses for the destruction of rabbits, and pay for the erection and repair of rabbit-proof fences. Provided that no thing m thw Becbiori, or elsewhere fir. this Act contained, shall be construed to m any i way relieve any ratepayer or other person from his obligations and liabilities under the Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1882. For any of the purposes aforesaid, or for repairing or remov ing any such fence, the Board, by any of the members, officers or servants thereof; »hall have the right at all times of free ingress, egress or regress m respect of any lands. In aid of its general revenue the Board may make and levy m each year a general rate not exceeding one farthing m the pound on rateable value of all rateable property m the district. All moneys whatsoever levied, received or recovered by the Board ! under the. authority of the Act (other than loans and the speciaj rates m respect thereof) shall be applied m such manner as it thinks fit m erecting and repairing fences to pre vent the incursion of rabbits and m destroy ing rabbits m the district, and generally m administering the Act m the district There is provision for the raising of loans by the Boards from the Government, the loans to |be secured by special rates. For. this j purpose there is to be a separate valuation , which shall have regard to the acreage of, each ratepayer's rateable property, the extent to which ib is already provided with rabbit-proof fences, and the extent to which i it is likely to be benefited by the proposed | work ; and the assessment shall bo made j accordingly. There are special provisions | as to the liabilities of contiguous owners.

THEY WONDERED TO SEE HIM

1 1 could not move a yard without help. I oan now walk for mileß.' There is certainly a very sharp 'contrast between these two statements; When we see a person who, beoause of illness, ia unable to move a yard without help, we do not exp.eot to meet him on the road and on foot mileß from home, soon thereafter; if indeed we meet him at all. At least we should regard these extremes, considered as within the experience of the same man, abd eoolojed within a comparatively brief period of time as something to wonder at end aßk questions about. Many said the oiroums' anoes recalled the age of mirao'ea, supposed to have passed j forever away. The faots (briefly set forth m I a letter from tbe man himeali) ate as follows. We may add that Mr Henry Jackson is a farmer, well known and respected inhis dis trict, and his oase is familiar to neighbours and friends of hia throughout the vicinity. | * In the early part of i 892,' Bays Mr Jack son, ' I began to feel weak and ailing. I was low m spirits, and my bodily strength stemed ito be leaving me. There was a bad and naseous taste mmy mouth ; my appetite, | which had always been good, failed until I had no real desire for food whatever, and after eating I had^muoh pain at the cheat and a falneßS around the Bides. My atamaoh always felt burning hot, and I had a gnawing pain at the pit of it. * I remained m tbis general oondition until August of the same year, when I was taken worse. My legs began to swell, and rheumatism set m all over me, more parti cularly m the hips and back. No local treatment had any effeot upon it. It grew worse and worse, until I wan no longer able to rise from my ohair without asßistonoe, In truth, I had no power over myself, and oould not move a yard without help. ' I suffered so with mere pain that X oould not lie m bed, and for over twelve months I 'never had my clothes off. 1 During this time I wsb attended day and night, being literally unable to do anything of importance for myself. All the Bleep I got was taken m napß and snatohes while I was bolstered up m my usual plaoe m an easy ohair. Under the terrible strain of the pain and lobb of proper rest, my nerves broke dowq so that spy uncommon event m the house or n,qiae was more than I oould bear. My heart was very bad, and thumped until I oould soaroely stay m the ohair and endure it

• The doctor who had charge of my oaee said my oondition was orifcical. He said that my lungs and liver were badly and that I had Bright'a disease of the kidneys. Still his medioines did me no good, and after attending me ten months he Baid he oould do no more for me.'

* I then got a doctor from Bolton to see me, and he held out but Blender hopes of my ever getting any better. I thought the same, and so did all who saw me.

'In October, 1893, my danghter, Mrs Diokinaon, of Bolton, told me how she had been benefited by taking Mother Seigel'a Curative Syrup, and thought it might possibly help me. I had small faith, but there could' be no barm m trying. So we sent tit orioe to Mr Fare, the chemist, m jfTold Road, Bolton, for enough to decide whether it would do me good or net. After taking it a shorli time I was batter. I oould Bleep better, and had come appetite lor food, and what I ate agreed with me. This was hopeful j and oheering indeed. * I kept en with the Syrup and it acted wonderfully with me, The worst symptoms abated, and I gained, strength.. Soon all the. water m my legs passed off, and the rheu matism troubled me but little. Still, wing the Syr^p, my condition continued to improve m every respeot, until I onoe more etood on my feet, and felt like a man of this world. I oan now walk for miles aDd have no pain, j All my friends think aa I do— that under the oirou instances my reoovery was nothing abort of marvellous. You are at liberty to publish this statement, -and refer any inter. SBted persona to.rji'e. (Signed) Henry Jaok §on, fewett Hill Farm, Oulohetb, near Warrington, Ootober 9, 1895/ No words of oura oan add to the convincing force of Mr Jackson's plain statement. His disease was originally and radically of the digestion! The attack was sharp and pro found., 'an.d deyeiop'ed into the resulting" l conditions he 1 so well deeoribes, He may [Dot have had Bright'a disease, but that h,e [ was directly progressing" 'tow,ard» tb,at fatal malady there \b no doubt. The effeot of Mother Seigel'fl Syrup m his oase only serves to show afresh its rare and remarkable pp.wer. Soaroely \% bo great a vlotoiy to be looked {or frcm any mediolne, Yet the faetq are undeniable, Wo congratulate Mr Jackson on bis esoaps from a danger which was much more serious than even be probably imagined,

Caledonian Society.

Annual Fancy Drcn 0a I

I The annual fancy dress ball of the Caledonian Society has evidently become a well-eababliehed fixture. It has always been a successful g»r,hering, but this year was the crowning effort of the directors, and over 300 people attended. The floor was as usual uuder the able aud energetic , management' of Mr Robert Frizzril, and m the programme a depart ore was m*de from the usual order. Tfte Grand March, which is usually made the opening item, was placed fourth on the list, to »How of country members, who m*y arrive late, raking part m it. During its perform ance, Mr Murray, from the balcony of the stage, by the use of h!s limlghr. apparatus, was able to illumine the scene with colored light m a moat effective manner. Over 100 couples took part m the march. There was an unusually < large t>utnbf r, both of ladies and gentle men, m fancy dress, some of them remarkably pretty, some quaint, some very original indeed, bub all combined to give a brilliant and striking effect to the maze of dancers who tripped to the music of Gates's band. The kilted men were present m considerable numbers, and the pipers were Pipers Scofct'of Elgin, and M/iodonald of Laghmor. Step dances were given m the course of the evening by the veteran Mr Don»ld McLean, another veteran m the person of Mr A B. Shury v who can foot a hornpipe as nimbly as when he was m his teens, and Mr E. Suliivan of Laghmor. At one o'clock the large company formed a double ring, and sang m chorus r( Auld Langsyne, and during the evening piano duets were played by Mesdames Donald McLean and W. Bowman Fox, Mr Light sang, and Mr Walker played for extra dances. About 200 of the guests were m faucy die^s The catering was m the able hands of Mrs Ranger, and the Bupper room was m consequence not the least useful and attractive part of the hall.

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, August 19 Sekombo and & thousand rebels, also the Indunas to the south-east of Matopopo are negotiating about a surrender. The Indunas at the head of the rebels m the Southern Matopopos, replied to offers of peace, that if the whites were tired of fighting they were not.

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r Hanmer and Graves. . SEED PEAS. ..>- __^— WE have for Sale,— Prussian Bine and Grey Peas for seed. HANMfiR & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE to arrive m October a Shipment of the well known ANtiLO-CONTINENTAL BTIPEBPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. - / ' SEED POTATOES. *TX7 E baye for Sale a special line of— ROUND SEED DBRWENTS. Farmers intending to change their Seed this Beason, should call and see the f ample. The Potatoes are grown m Oamaru from imported Tasmanisn Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE TO NAM*. We have a Good Seed Sample of "IMPROVED TUSCAN." •This Wheat is particularly sought after by Millers, as its glutinous propertlea are far stronger than the purple or white straw eortp. HANMER AND GRAVES. CTTE HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything elee. HANMER AND GRAVES. \I7E HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 57 HANMER & GRAVES. Public Notices WANTED, " OTATION COOK for Lowdiffe, Appiv to* MRS ADAMS, & 114 Bast Street, Ashborton. f rWN Mak«ln Ladies and Children's " Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., *b Mbs Aicpwra new ebop, Btkw'*.



Henry Zander DAS NOW~FOR S ALE— HE£D WHEAT, HUNTER'S, . TUSCAN, AND PEARL SEEHD OATS, DANISH, TARTARI ANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUOTEP, "• ";• .-■■■-, AND,. SALEYARDSREGULAKLY ATTENDED ' ' UNDBK THE SUPERVISION OF MR DAVID ZANDER, AUCTIONEER; Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AOENT FOR- Snn Fire Insnrance Office i natrat an Mntntl Provident Sotletj i'• ' - • ,_ ■ . ■ ■



J Business Notices _' '_ ■" ' A FREE GIFT. THB DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFAOTUftXNG A AGENCY COMPANY are GIVING AWAY ONE AMERICAN *BELL* ORGAN, sfb 10m high, mirror bacs, ten stops, knee swells, two seta of reeds and octave couplers, valued at Twbsiy-Fivb Qvisbas. For full particulars apply to — !fir Horace A* dates, J AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT j A FREE GIFT. i WHEAT. __ WHEAT. XKT BARE P.ROMPT 0 A^S HBUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET BATES. We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES BolUttT; Co, dANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Offices and Stobbs WEST STRFF. ASHBORTON. -. 16ft | IMPORT AWT STOTICJE. Q MELLOR'S ZEALANDII BOOT STOBE. S Q ' o AT THE TOP OP THE TREE. o 8 © g» TT is a well known fact we have climbtd steadily over all other competitors. We h g. -I- do the leading trade, and we intend to keep it by surpassing even the value 42 oa that has been given m the past. ■ a WINTER COMFORTS. WINTER COMPORTS. S IS-NOTE— Men's Strong Leather Slippers 3a 6d, Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes 3s 6d, Men's Pegged Tights, H. and T. Tips and Nails 12a 6d, MenV g- Good Bluchers 4s lid, Ladies' Felt Slippers from Is, Children's Patent • g* Straps Is 9d, Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Strong -S g Leather Shoes 6s 9d. . g d An Inspection of our large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and § B SHOES will show the bedrock prices and the secret of our success. O S- NOTE ADDRESS— £ TANCRED bTRKICr, ASHBURTON rpo KNOW THAT WE ARE SELLING MEN'S LONG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS These are all Usual Pt ice 20a- For 103 6d Rr>ri j K^ p nn j R MEN'S STROKG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS . * . , Usual Price 15s -For 8* 6d f just m,, and MEN'S DOUBLE OILSKIN TROUSERS GUARANTEED Dsual Price- 7s 6d for 4s 9d J Thoroaghly Waterproof We have also rccaived a Large Quantity of At} Wool Twcede, genuine Bargalnß, New Patterns, Strong end Durable, of which we ar making MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE Usual Pi ice £4 10s — For £3 10s ; Usual Price £4 — For £3. Men's Trousers to Measure, usual prices, 25a — For 39a 6d |^*Onr Reputation is suflicienb guarantee for the fitand wear of these Suits, e<c^ (KAi«llF,iir& BERRYMIW, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTOF. AGENTS FOR—Abmiger's Ohrlstohurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, •3lc, Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear.



JD. Thomas. A R O A D 1. SATURD V, AUGUST 29, 1896. MR D. THOMAS has received instructions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction on the sbovo date aud fixture. — j THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS MRS QOENN'S DWELLING HOUSE. ' (Situated In Havelnck and Giigg Street, Ashburcon. Being T.S. 1219 and 1220. The House consists of 14 Room*, Wash-house, etc., together with half an acre of good land. DAVID THOMAS, 8119 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOB SALE. SEED POTATOES GIROM the Oamaru and Orarl District*. Also, RUB "X RED, Very early), Imported from Australi . FRIEDLAStPER BROS., Ltd; SEEDS FOE SPRING SOWING. \)I7E HAVE taken particular care m Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, AND OFFER, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Co.ksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, eto , etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. T. Bullock. . ■ • I -SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. PRELI MINARY ADVERTISEMENT. TO FARMERS^ AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1093 acres 1093 NEAR DROMORE. MR T. BULLOCK, m conjanction with Mr D. Thomas, has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at che Arcade, on the above date, R.S.B 27388, 27389 and others, con- taining 1093 acres, mostly m English grasses. ALSO, 97 acres 3 roods, being R.S. 29674, si uated close to iho Sp ingburn Railway Station, Further particulars m future advertise- ment. T, BULLOCK, D. THOMAS, 8 105 Aucridheer. TO LET— Cottage and about 1 uof'- land, Clarke Street, Ailentou, Rental 5$ 6d per w^ek. T. BDLLOOK. TO Persons deeixouß of entering into Storekeeping Business, etc, m a good country district, 7J ACRES 7i Well situated ab Wheatstone on which is erected a Store, with Dwelling of seven rooms attached, also Bakery, Large Stable, Traphouse, etc., belonging to Mr W. E. Bond. There ia a Post Office at the Store. An energetic person pur- chasing this property ought to be able to do a remunerative business. The owner is devoting air his attention to cheese making, etc., at his Fleraington factory, which is the reason of his disposing of this. Will be sold at a Low Price and on very liberal terms of payment. Fall particulars on application. T BULLOCK SHEEP COUNTRY. TO LET, for a term of years, about 260 Acreß In Itß native state, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. A SPECIAL sum of £400 to lend on . approved Freehold security j also, other amounts at current rates. T. BULLOCK. -I f\ ACRES WITH COTTAGE- _I_Vy fronting the road leading from Winelow to Longbeach, the property of Mb T. Hendebson. Not having dis- posed of this by auction, offers are invited for it up to SATORDAY NFXT, 15th mat. The occupant being about to remove to Highbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms oan be arranged. Apply to — t. bullock. to farmers and others. fobTsale, Shepherd's Bubli Survey District. O A r7K ACRES, In its native state, £Q:\O beine R.S's. 28486 and 7, 28597. Very healthy sheep country. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Shop and dwelling, East Street South. Rental 7s 61 per week. T. BULLOCK. F. Fersiman. FOR HAX.E CUEAJP SECOND Hand / n»lo- American Drill, 17 Coulters m capital, order. f. fe"srim\n. a bargain. THE Undersigned has received Instruc* tions from Mb Addis to sell by private treaty his House containing six rooms and ssullery, together with \ an acre of F^rst Class Land with good frontage on the Wakanul Road. T^ls property is. being sold solely on account of Mr Addis, removing to Highbank. y. mmiMA'B. Drink only Kozib Tea j it 8 absolutely pure* & %Wl£Bj i Sole 'ttfcNtf |



Alfred Harbison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDayTaUGUoT 22 I RUSTIC CART, nearly new, by Boon And Stevens, Christchurch 2 Sets English Harness, nearly new ALFRED HUtRISON, 8 123 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS. "RENDERS are invited for the purchase X of the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. Tenders received, till noon on TUES- DAY, August 25. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars from . J. A. CLQTHIER, 8 78 Secretary. public Notices. WE have £ 22,600 for investment, on Freeho'd Security. 8 122 HANMEK & GRACES, ■ ADVANCES TO SETTLERS. £±*>K{\(\ FOft INVESTMENT on B^i^ttJ\J\.f Approved Security, from { 5 por cent. Apply H. W. BARRETT, 8 120 ' Arcade. BT. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton MEETINGS. THURSDAY— G.F.B., 7 p.m. FRIDAY— Shorb Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SATURDAY-M.C.L., 3 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. B.3o— Holy. Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a. m— Morning Prayer, Rev J. Black* burne 3 p.m— (SEAFIELD), Rev J. Blackburne 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer, Rev J. Blackburne William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- ness m the General Produce Trade, In those premises lately occupied by K. B. Restell, next the Aehburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest currenb lates. Note the Address, BUJOTTT STREET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 8 99 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for Ashburton District, 8. BALEK, JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, 1 AZARUS' Patented System ensures -*-* comfort and correct oight. Dont poll your eves by using badly 6tting Speotaoleo ' LADIES. A SF YOUR DRAPER FOR $IMASU DR^SS TWJEEBS. Exquisite m Design and Coloring, md th Besb Colonial Tweeds In the market. BUY THE AMAZON BRAND VELVETEEN FAST PILE. Warranteed fast colour. Superior to all other makes. KID GLOVIS. If you want a Reliable Well-fittvg Kidl GJqv^ WEAR THE PALLADINO. 911 Yju try WMw Vwvs TrtOfco



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills, warran bed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti- tutional), Gravel and fains m the Back §Wffnwtifie4 free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Onomistaand Patetifc medicine Vendow -thco^gnoub the World f!roprietort:THK Lincoln and Midland CouNWuePftuoOoMPAnY, Lincoln, Enelanci



From the Tea Plant to the Ten Cup unadulterated and pure~~ f >hia is Kozie Tea AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Is now on Sale bjr all Medicine Vendors .; In Half-Size Bottles, I And also m the Old Standaid Size. l y A record of nearly 60 year? ) m curing affections of \\i% Thl^^t I and Lungs, Colds, <?ough§, La ' Orippe and Pneumonia. Pleas- X ant to take, sure to cure, BoMMfWt *t the World* ■»* -£££=. Accent no Che>P ■I* Worthier Bttbrtifart*. . ., ■ . ■*i.,.^s-** •-■-■ • ■



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