PARLIAMENTARY

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington. September 4 The Council met at. 2 30 p.m. THIRD READINGS

The Glsbome Harbor Board Empower ing Bill and the Female Law Practitioners Bill were read a third time. THE MILLION LOAN The second reading of the Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Bill was moved by the Minister of Education, who said that since 1891 Government had kept public works going under exceptionally embarrasing circumstances, the most im portant of whioh were falling markets. A short discussion took place, Sir George Whitmore giving Government credit for its courage m bringing down this measure afcer its many professions that it was done with the London market for dyer, and Mr Kelly supported the measure as a moderate one. These were the only speakers, and the second reading was carried on the voices. THE LAW BILL The third reading of the Law Praotitioners and New Zealand Society Aofc Amendment Bill was carried by 17 to 15, and a division took plaon >n a motion that the Bill do pass, as Mr Bonar wanted to recommit the Bill to strike out the d» use giving:; females the right to enter the legal profession. As the Council had already passed Mr Bolt's Bill to the aomo effeot, the Bill passed by 16 to 14. The Council adjourned at 4 p,m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, September 4 The House met at 2 30. NATIVE LAND TBA PBAOTIONS In reply to Qlr Lawry, who asked if Government would take into consideration the advlsableness of appointing a legal adviser for the Native raoe, m order to proteot them from heavy levies by the Mr Seddon said he was pained to have to admit that 'oases had come under his notice which proved very conclusively that extortionate legal charges had been made m connection with JSative land •• transactions, without the costs being submitted to taxation. Some protection should be afforded to the natives m this matter, and his own opinion was that some one should be authorised to tax legal oOßts charged to Natives, the costs to be rendered void if they were not taxed. THE QUEENSLAND TICK In reply to MrFlatman, who asked if Government would use every precaution to prevent the introduction of the Queens land tick plague into New Zealaud, The Minister of Lands said the Agrj oultural Department was taking every possible precaution m this matter. Importation of cattle from Queensland had been prohibited, as also had been the importation of hides, bodies, etc. It waß quite evident, he, said, that Government would have a big fight to maintain the prohibition m regard to the importation of bodies, for the bone-dußb manufacturers were prompting the tanners to bring pressure to bear on Government to remove the restriction under threat of inareased prices of bone-dust m New Zealand. Government could not prevent the spread of ticks m clothing, bags, blankets, etc., but they would use precautions m every other., direction. He added that Mr Gilruth, the Govern ment veterinary surgeon, who was at present m Sydney, had been instructed to visit Queensland and make enquiries regarding the plague, and Gov rnment boped to have his report m about* ten day*. ."■"', OTHER QUESTIONS . ***' In reply to other questions, ib was stated that Government could not at present farther reduce railway freights for dead meat, as the rates were already very low ; that the question of appointing a separate Inspector for gold and coal mines would have to be faced, and on the West Coast something of that kind would have to be d ne ; that the electoral rolls just pi m ted would not be used at the next general election, but would be m force meanwhile j that electors would not require to register where boundaries Ind been altered, as registrars wonld ohange the names from one roll to another ; that Government had no intention whatever of ofierin? a bonus of £10 per ton to any company ereotlng works m New Zealand for the manufacture of iron or steel from Iron ore. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 AMENDMENTS AGREED TO. - , The amendments made by the tJouncll In theTTemaleLaw Practitioners Bill and the Public Morgues Bill were agreed t0. ... THE BATING BILL. , The Rating Act Amendment Bill' 'was oommltted, but the Premier at once moved to report) progress, m order to give time for the consideration of some new amendments which he proposed to move m it; - . . SUUMABY SEPARATION BILL. The Premier moved the oecond reading of the Summary Separation Bill, to amend the law relating to the summary jurisdic tion of Magistrates m referenoe to married persons. He said that the Bill, which had passed the Council, provided for a long felt want, namely, that a ooarried woman could apply to the Court for separation under certain circumstances, such as m the case of a woman whose husband has been convicted of aggravated assault on her, or who has been guilty of desertion Or persistent cruelty. Mr R. Thompson said that the Bill required careful consideration. Under it a man would only have to give his wife i thrashing m order to get a separation from her. Captain Russell was of opinion that any measure weakening the marriage tie would be a great mistake. Mr Bell pointed out that the Bill did not pr rmlt divorce. It was almost an exaot copy of the English Act, and was meant to give separation to women m certain oases. After further debate the second read* ing was agreed to oh the voices. LANDg AND DEEDS BILL Mr Carroll moved the second reading ■of the Poverty Bay Lands and Deeds Registration District Bill. The motion was carried, a,nd the Bill was put .through Committee. * |>AlB MBIT BILL. The Minister of Lands moved the second reacting of the Fair Rent Bill which provided a means for fixing a fair rent for land. He mentioned that he had introduced the Bill last year, and that It bad • passed lta second reading confirmed his view that the Bill was a proper one for introduction. He felt Satisfied that the House was m favour of a measure of this kind. It had been referred to a great many set tler&who were interested m the Bill, and their opinions had been of a decidedly favourable cha racter. The measure ought m his opinion to apply to private as well as to Crown lands. Neither • landlords nor tenants could apply to the board to be flat up under the Bill until they had been unable to come to terms as to what was a fair r<mt In the matter of rack rents the greatest sinners m the colony were those • having charge of education and college endowments and endowments of all | disoriptlons. The Bill permitted of both higher and lower rents being fixed. The board would consist of the Stipendiary Magistrate for the district and two other persons to be'appolnred' by tfie Govern . inent. He thought, of appointing a Judge of the Supreme Court) as'chairman, bat rtcogalMd. tb»t than gtntlemen hi»4j

already too much work. The Bill pro vided for a new departure. He asked the Housa to affirm its second reading and to amend its details m committee. Laat y.'ar there w»» a majority of twenty-three un its seond r. ail g. He hoped the FJpuse would go one step further this year and would pass ib through Com mittee;

Sir Robert- Stout said that this was the second occasion this session that Ministers had admitted that their policy had broken down. Their . financial and public works policy had broken down, and now the Minister was obliged to confess that ths' land system of 1892, which was to give everybody security of tenure, had broken down also. The Government had given a 999 years lease to settlers, and four years later they had come down and wanted to appoint a board under their own control to alter the tenure and condition of those leases altogether. This Bill completely broke down the 999 years lease. He held that if a bargain were made with the people 1c was dishonest to break it. -This was a bad. Bill m every possible way\ and it contained no principle whatever. Poor people would get no advantage under-it, and it afforded not a penny of relief to the great mass of tenants m the colony. Mr Allen strongly condemned the Biil as destroying all security of tenure, and qaoted from Hansard to show that the Minister of Lands, when m Opposition m 1888, held views diametrically opposed to those he had put forward that evening; Mr T. Mackenzie supported the Bill, not that he believed m its prlnoiple, but because he thought that the Government should have the right to deal with its own tenants. Mr Collins, Mr Montgomery, and Mr Duncan spoke m support of the Bill. The debate was adjourned on the motion of Mr Buchanan. The House rose at 12.50 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the Opinions expiessed by our coneipondenti)

THE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — Having read your report of the meeting of the Ashburton Central Progres sive Liberal Association, I was glad to sea that they are doing some useful work m taking steps to organise m the outlying districts, and also m passing a resolution urging upon the Government to pass the Second Ballot Bill during this session But I am surprised, at this early stage of the Association's existence, that it is their 1 intention at the next meeting to think of selecting a candidate for this electorate. I fear it will be the means of alienating many I good Liberals from their ranks. This is not only my own opinion, but also the opinion of many that I have come m contact with, and especial y those Liberals living m the country, who will not have had An oppor tunity to be consulted m the selection of the candidate to be run m the Liberal interest. A good strong organisation is the surest way to secure a victory at the coming election. — lam, etc., • Liberal Odtside the Borough.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS v. SOUTH OF

ENGLAND,

London, September 3

The final match of the tour began at Hastings to-day, against another strong team representing the South of England, composed of Grace, Townaend, and Stoddart, with Richardson, Abel, Hay ward, Brock well, L'>hmann, Hearne, Kellick, and Butt. Darling, .Eady, and Johns are resting. The attendance was good and the weather flue, but the wicket was heavy owing to the rain. Scores : — ' _ . . Au&TR4MAys.— First Innings. Donnan, b Lohmann .. .. .„ ll v Iredale, b Lohmann .. . . ... 19* Giffen, b Richardson . . . . . 18 Trott, b Lohmann . . . . . / .... 10 Gregory, c Lohmann b Townsend .„ 10 Hill, b Richardson .. 65 Graham, b Lohmana .... ... .. 4 Kelly, b Hay ward *... .;. .. 16 sTrumble, not out ■ .• — .. ._ 26 Jones, b Richardson. ,■■'. ... .« 26 McKibbin, b Townsend  ..... 0 Sundries, .; .. 20 *t>tal . .. .. ... .. 222 Lohmann took four wickets for 63, Richardson three for 54, Townsend two for [ 64, Hay ward one for 15, Hearne none for 16. i South of England. -—First) Innings. Grace, not out .... .. ..22 Stoddart, b McKibbin .. 4 Abel, not out -. ... .. 5 Total for one wicket . . . . 31 There was a record attendance at Hastings ' to-day. The wicket was drying m the morning, but improved as the d&y went on. Hearne and Townsend opened the bowling, and Donnan was the first to retire, the soore 'standing at 27. Iredale was given out lbw, and Trott was almost immediately missed before he had scored. Giffea had lost his wicket at 60, and his captain followed at 68. Gregory was grandly taken m the slips, and Graham retired at 95. Hill and Kelly hit onfc freely, and each appeared to relish Richardson, 43 runs being knocked up m thirty-five minutes. The wicket keeper was first to lose his wicket, then Hill and Trumble bad a merry go, 51" runs resulting from half an hour's^ association. The young South Australian was at the wicket an hour and a half, and never gave a qhance. His soore included eleven hits for four. Jones was only at the wicket a quarter of an hour for his 26, and made one huge drive clean out of the grounds. \ | South of England went m with failing Hcght, and having an hour to play, succeeded ■ |m knocking up 31 before stumps were ! drawn. {Stoddart, was bowled off his body. London, September 4 Owing to rain the matoh could not be resumed this morning. The Pall Ma 1 I Gazette considers the Aus tralian team little, if any, inferior to that of 1892, which has hitherto been regarded as the best eleven that has visited England, It is equal to England m bowling, and some wonderful dashing and safe fielding was shown. The batting is steady and even, and probably the soundest of any team that has yet vißited the Old Country. The Marylebone Club' is asking the countiesfwhether they think the follow-on rules should be altered by making it optional, at the discretion of the side which is leading, or by abolishing the practice altogether. The Times, m a leading article on the Australian eleven, says the tour was success-. f ul beyond precedent, and m every respect remarkable. It commends the steadiness and unity of action as well as the individual brilliancy sh.own, which ; were equal to the display of the best Um versityfielding: The bowling has proved very strong and the batting formidable, though sometimes panicky on damp days. The eleven holds a Wonderful unbeaten record against; the counties.. England happily come out pro minent *m their matches, though some thought her chances were m jeopardy m the last one. ■

Sydney, September 4 The Sydney Morning Herald saye ib would certainly be a hub take if a difference between the Cricket Council and the Australian team ends m a rupture. It does not appear there is any reason why there should be such a result, nor does it seem that the manager of the team entered into any agreement not to visit Mew Zealand and Tasmania. Apart from these considerations, it is only reasonable that New Zealand should desire to see the prowess of the Australians. Moreover, it is m the interests of cricket that that important colony should be kept well m touch and sympathy with the cricketing world of Australia.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Tlie JMLatatoele War

Capetown, September 3 General Carrington. reports that operations are still proceeding at Mullangiva, Noamkevi, Hartley, Mazoe, TJmtigesa, and Movene. Earl Gray states that the Matappo chiefs are willing to stand their trial.

Going From Home for News.

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- Sydney, September 3. A case of going from home to learn news is instanced m the Premier's opinion of Mr Chamberlain's Imperial Zollverein scheme. The Times re ceived by the English mail publishes a cable which says that m Mr Reid's opinion all attempts to negotiate a commercial alliance between Britain and the Colonies are idle, because success is impossible. He goes further, and expresses a strong opinion that any successful attempt to bind the Colonies and the Motherland together by the proposed zollverein would create an intolerable situation, m whioh the present feeling of loyalty would be frittered away by slashing with the selfish trade interest of various parts of the Fmpire. The bearing of the zollverein upon the foreign relations of Britain might be even more unhappy. Opening British ports to friends and foes alike seemed madness to the Tories fifty years ago, yet the national flag flies more safely and more proudly than ever. London has become the commercial and financial magnet of the world, as a result of wise principles of trade, as generous as they are sound. If England's power must pass away, better Jet it die a natural death than to endeavor to prolong dticay by closir.g the wide Imperial gates. A. fiscal coalition between- Great Britain and her scattered colonies might easily unite the rest of the world m a hostile combination, armed with a new sub stantial motive for revenge.

The Fomahaka Case.

VERDICT OF .MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST MATSON. Dunedin, September 4 At the trial of Ctrl Matson, charged with the murder of his wife, after the medical testimony, Hannah Bertha Clark gave evidence that when Mrs Matson arrived at the hut Matsbn received her. right enough, and he wj»s glad to see her. Witness had read a letter to Matson stating that his wife was coming home, and he said he was glad, as he would not have to keep a housekeeper. When Mrs Matson arrived witness took her clothes to a tent; After lunch Mrs Matson asked her if she was going home, and when she said she was, Mrs Matson said if .witness went she would not stay. Later m the day Mrs Matßon, on learning that she could . drive, asked her to ..harness the horse and 1 they would drive to Dunedin. Witness said they could not find their way. When Mataon went to work they did not get on well together. She and Mrs Matson never j got to be good chums. Witness went to sleep m the tent that night, but hearing whispering outside she went to the hut, and Mrs Matson said she had better sleep on the sofa m the hut.' . When Matson was going for the. box his- wife wanted him to take herself away instead of bringing her box, but Matson told her she had to stay and keep the house. Matson only get as far as Bain'eC, and did not get the box. After tea Mrs Matson commenced grumbling, and witness managed to go away. "> Next morning Matson wanted her to stop till the end of the week, as he had no money to pay her ; but Bhe decided to go. Mrs Matson said it witness went she would go too. Mrs Matson said she wanted to write j to a lawyer, and put a lot of lies m the letter, adding " I'll spite him m this, and spite him m all things." When witness was leaving, Mr* Matson said ehe would not stay a day after witness left, and pressed witness to stay. She "never saw Mrs Matson after that. Matßon brought her box to Clinton, and told her he hoped he and his wife would live happy after tn'at. Witness replied she hoped so too. She heard nothing further until she got a letter from Matsonr asking her to keep house for Him again. She went back as house keeper, not to live with him. He told her his wife had gone away. He thought she had gone to Melbourne, by way of Inver oargill. Mr Solomon addressed the Court at length for the defen.ee. The burdsn of proof was on the Crown and the jury were entitled to say to the Crown — "Instead of saying'ahe must have died m this way or that way it is for you to prove which way she did die, and you have not ; therefore, whatever we may suspect or think, we are no further forward m the matter, and as you say the woman died either by her own hand or by the hand of the prisoner, there is no proof that he did it and, therefore, we acquit him." He contended that suicide was not improbable, and that the woman oould have tied herself up m the sacks. Mr Justioe Williams having summed up and reviewed the evidence,

The Juty retired and, after absence of an hour ahd a half, returned with a verdiob of " Manslaughter."

.Mr Justice Williams deferred passing sentence till the morning.

COMMERCIAL.

. London, September 4 ' Mutton, New Zealand first quality, 3£d ; second 3d, lamb 4&d. > .

v The English wheat market has undergone a general decline of 3d, the Continental iB dull, and the American changing a little for the worse. Colonial oats, fine 24s 6d, oommon 22s 6d.

The Bradford wool market is improving. Tallow— excellent business. There' is a general impression that the upward move ment will continue. Mutton, fine quality, 23s 3d ; medium, 19s ; beef, fine, lsa 3d : medium, 17a 6d. ,

SPORTING.

THE OTAGO! CUP.

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Dunedin, September 5 The following weights have been declared fox the Dunedin Spring Meeting :— Otago Cup, of SQO sovsj 1£ mile.— Gipsy Grand and Euroolydon 9.6, Lady Zetland 8.11, Saraoen 8.8, Barmby and Hippomenes 8.5, Culverin 8.2, Quiltiri and Casket 8.0, St Clement 7 12, Chaos and Bellioent 7-11, Maximua 7*7, Cannonshot 76, Bisley 7.5, Black and Red and Epaulet 7.4, Captive 7.2, Lady Somnus 7.1, Jane Byre 7.0, Lord Kosslyn and Plotter 613, Vandyke and Double Event 6.12, Dalliance 6.8, St Clair— Lady Florence filly 6.7.



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| . Business Notices . ■* ' . • l^roßffor novice. I MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE I } S AT THE TOPOF THE TREE. * g o 5 1 T \ B a l wol , l kn °wn faot we have climbed steadily over all other competitors. We *, g, L &*&s%£&££ we **** to keep ft by ■»»-*« W6n the e I §. J 9l^^ COMFORTS. WINTER COMFORTS. £ g ™rNOTE~Men's Strong Leather Slippera 3s 6d, Ladies' Preity Evening Shoes 3s f£ I 6d, Men s Pegged lights, H. and T. Tips and Nails 12e 6d, Men's *^ Good Bluchers 4s lid, Ladies' Felt Shppers from Is, Children's Patent) • Straps Is 9d, Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Strong £ I_T; Lieatner oboes os 9d» M S- — «S S aw^™ n In8 P ection of °™ lar 8 e »nd well assorted Stock of BOOTS and S c SHOES will show the bedrock prices and the secret of our success, O o* •■«•__ ... - § NOTE ADDRESS— S f X MELLOR, I TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON WHEAT. \VH EAT. yyß Are prompt oa|h;,;b|terß of Prime Milling Whiat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. - ; • , Vfe are a^so; prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain StoNfl West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms , Fall sfsed Gornsaeks and Twine Supplied at "LOWEST OUBRENT RATES Bollitt""& Co, OANXEBBUBY PLOUB MILLS, OmoKS and Storks WEST STREW ABHBORTON. - ; ice .- Henry Zander | Frledlander Bros M Limited. CLYDESDALE HOBSES FOB PBIYATE SALE. ---«. r __ '_'"'■ On account of John Small, Eeq, the well- - UGHry ZaH<l6r known breeder and prize-taker fa . •* Draaj;hb Stock. TITB have been instructed to Sell by I— Bright Bay Stallion • Kelvin Grove, .' risinf? 4 years, by I^ord Cranley— .-■" Sunter by Kelvin. 4^elvin Grove HIS lit It WHE4T, Chnstchurch and Ashbarton Show ■'••■■.■ * rinjjs than any other stallion of his age m N^w-Z9aland HUNTER'S, 2—Bay Colt ' Lord A shtbn,' rising two years. Vanquisher— Mies Palmer TUSCAN s t'ffeis a splendid opportunity to .'.■•■■ ' anyone n quit iag a thoroughly good AMn PPAnr horso, and should alao prove a good ajnu ve,a.kij inveslment, as the scarcity of good ; , draught borses and the strong demand for tame, will no doubt urge breeders tc look more after their own interest and &KfiM) O VSFH. pay more attention than they have been I . doing of late. Mr Small's reasrn, for . dieposing of these horrs is that he requires ; DANISH, TAETABIA.NS, h change of blot d. • : For extended pedigrees and fall particulars, apply to — •■ : CANADIANS, DUNS, FRIEDL^DEH BROS., L™  R FRIEDLANDEftj 7t177 Auctioneer. AND SPABJiOW BJLLS. ' — ~ — ~ 7~~ ' ■ FOB SALE. 'A. OATEN SHEAF OiTAFFrBRAN- _- — —^"^" "I^ROM the Oamaru and Orari Districts. AND SHARPS. " .('■■. - '. ' . ■ ■ • ■ '' ' : Also,  ■ . X ! RU Ft R ED, CLEARING AND * SKIN SALES f . • Y«ry early), ! CONDUCTED Imported from Australia. akd FRIEDLAaDER BROS., Ltd. SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED —■ : — — — • SEEDS' UNDER raß SUPERVISION 0F FOB SPBING SOWINGS MB DAVID ZANDBB, \7C7E HAVE taken particular care m ' AUCriONEER; Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, . """"" ,' ■ AND OFFER, AT , LOWEST MARKET RATES, HOTll*ir 7<CinnAl« English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, JLJJ3IIL.J £J<ILUA%JL) Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Gowgrass, White 1 ■'.■■. Clover, Alsike, Timothy, j etc., etc, GENERAL MERCHANT- FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitsd. ■* WOOL, STOCK AND STATION ~i^ ~~ AGENT 2' „ ' - E ■ - ■"■■."a 2;/.,JJ|.. .■> AGENTrCR-: rf |g § | , San Fire Insurance Office S of S S _ ?K iuatra an Mutual Provident Soolety rh oq - IJJ w J^ F. Ferriman. S P3 W as _1 — 2 ° O 5 for sAbi} .a"- ah g J3 = ...■ ..cheap. . . # a . SECOND Hand *nglo- American Drill, § — S > ■ .... 17 Coulters m capital order. «° 4] "'• -- . *" F. FEBBIMAN. '. ••;-, " '" ' "■ ~" t^AMTED Known— That J. Moisow <j A T^APAAITJ will give a good Discount for Cash 1 , A J)AJ^UAIIN. for six weeks, being over-atooked and """"" to make room for Summer Boots and THE Undersigned has received lnslruc Shoes, which will be m next week, tions from Mb Addis to sell by private Nothing bat the choicest and best quality treaty his House containing six rooms and kept. Repairs as usual done at once at ssullery, together with £an acre of First the Premier Boot Store, Town Hall, Class Land with good frontage on the East Street, Ashburton. Wakanulßoad. This property is being ■ — * sold solely oh account of Mr Addis CJT. STEPHENVS CHURCH removing to Highbank. IO Ashburton - F. FEBBIMAN. sunday~servioes. -- ■ — « 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy • Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton* H. BAIRSTOW, Sp^^^R^NSTREET-RevT. A.H 6.30, Evening Prayer — Rev T A VMDEBTAKBB. Hamlltoin * ' "~ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. pOLISHED COFFINS m Figured y iIMB toH T lEicTURE, by __1 Bimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass «T HTOaK^BAOBB, to Sfe. Stephen'^ Bonoolroom. aid of the Sunday Mountings. All latest designs. Sohools Prize Fund. - ', **^m :->.■: ' Bulc^^dru^inSTrtti; Cameron Street, opposite Bwlng Square by drinking enly Xqzbb Tjia |it w nnSTKif 1



Hanmer and Graves. "; BAEBHILL. a Clearing Sale. THURSDAyTSeptember 17 1896. \jt ESSRS HANMER & GRAVES (j JjJ. (m conjunction with Mr Pavh U Thomas), have received instructions fron J.« C. Wason, Esq., m consequence of th( New Zealand Government having purchaser a portion of the Cor war Estate, to sell ai above, the following surplus SHEEP, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, t AND S UNDRIES, as follows, via— B 1 000 G° ° D FAT WETH ERB A-^syJKJ na \f an^ three- quarter bred . "I 000 HOGGETS* well woolled and X V vv m firab class condition ENGLISH LEICESTER ► Uvv EWES, good mouths, and to lamb October 1, - n GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES " — Just oub of wotk. . I PUREBRIDD BERKSHIRE *• BOAR QQ Aesorbed PIGS. -| WOOD'S MOWING J- MACHINE 2 Drays, 3 Reapers and Binders (Mo* Cormioks. just overhauled and pab m thorough repair by MoOormicVs Expeit), 1 Spring Cart, 1 Grabber by Duncan, 2 Massey-Harrio Spring : v=— Tooth. Cultivators, 1 set Duno&n's Tine Harrows, 1 set Duncan's Disc Harrows, 2 Rollers (Duncan and Ra»8ome8), 1 Duncan Seed Sower and Chain Harrows, 2 Grass Seed Strippers, 1 large Portable Whare, 2 Tarpaulins, Fencing Brackets, Scantling (m lots), Hurdles. Wire Netting, Crushed Oats and Wheat, Lawn Mower, Sheep Feeders on Wheels, etc. A Portable Saw Benchv with three-foob Circular Saw, a very handy and complete article. And a large number of sundries. ALSO- Lot 5, m Barrhill Township, containing half an acre with good Concrete House thereon. For the convenience of purchasers the sale will be held m Mr Bishop's paddock, opposite bhe Posb Office, Barrhill. Luncheon Provided* Sale to commence ab 12.30. HANMER & GRAVES. DAVID THOMAS, 9 f 4 Auctioneer. \ WE have £22,500 for investment, on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES, CTT E HAVE FOR SALE Prussian Blue <fe Grey Peas for Seed. Round Seed Dei went Potatoesgrown m Oamaru from imported Tas- inanian Seed. Black Tartar Oats, machine-dressed. Seed Tartars from the Waimate Estate. Seed Sparrow Bills from Southland ; a grand change. Seed Canadian Oats. P&njsh Oats. Tuscan Seed- Wheat. Pritne Glover HHay V.._~ --.._ 1 Prime Eating Potat oes from oFtttiaru> and locally grown. . ~ ' Good Pig Feed. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE to arrive m October a Shipment of the well known AN G L 0-0 ON T I NEN TA L SUPERPHOSPHATE, i . and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. Hanmer & Grares WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public generally m the Ashburton o County, that we have m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, 1 .LARGE OB SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, -Sheep ' Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, Red, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, v Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, B on e Dusbf^all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Eto. We shall be represented at the WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to conduct the SALES OF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. Hanmer & Graves, WEST STREET. STUD NOTICE. TO Stand ab Ashburton, and travel bhe Methven, Aiford Forest, and (surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MARLBOKOUGH, By Sb George—Farewell. MARLBOROUGH was a very good per- former. During his racing career he started m5l races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brllianoy and gameness. , He was awarded first prize at last ABhbur- ton Bhow. Owner ab time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to r . v J. MCDONNELL, 913 l Ashburton. WANTED~Knowu~ Bargains from floor to celling.— Mellob's Stock t king Boot Sale,



T. Bullock. J. MONEY TO LEND on approved freehol securities ab lowest ourrenb rates c interest, m sums to suit borrowers, T." BOLLOCK. FOR SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY II A AORE3, fronting the Racecourse an< 0 y Middle Road, Allenton, with smal Stable thereon. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 . HAMPSTEAD. FOR SALE -Three Sections Firs! Class Land, fronting Cambridge -street. T. BULLOCK; TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 1093 acres 1093 T^UST above Dromore Railway Station, " offered at Auction last Saturday. ALSO, 9? ACRES 97 Olosa to Springburn Railway Station. Offers are invited for the purchase of theae properties! Liberal terms of payment. ' •■ ' "_- T. BOLLOCK. D. Thomas. , ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY,^ SEPTEMBER 25^ 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual Horse Fair on FRIDAY, September 25, when he will offer DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. Farmers and others requiring numbers should take an early opportunity of Beourjng,_them. Conditions —Same as usual. Sale at 1130. I • A :' ■ • '._,,.■■• ■ D. THOMAS, 9 12 Auctioneer. TINWALD SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from various Clients to Sell by Public Auction at the above fixture — 9HO FAT TWO TOOTH EWES and AKJKJ WETHKUS OfV fk T W 0-TOOTH CROSSBRED otf v EWES AND WETHERS lOzi TWO-TOOTH CROSSBRED J-^^.EWES, m lamb to English Leicester Rams >7Af| MERINO EWJES, sound mouth, • m lamb DAVID THOMAS, —... Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 . 640 acres 04Q ■,'■""■" ~ r ...... . . lEASE IN PERPETUITY, WESrERFIELD DISTRICT, ESTATE OF THE LATE D. J. HiCKMAN TITR DAVID THOMAS has received ■*-'-*- instructions from the PnbUo Trustee, as Administrator m the Estate of the late' D. J. Hiokman, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— ■ Interest m the Lease of 640 Acres, fronting on the old Timaru Track, Weaterfield Survey District. Ib is fenced partly with standards and wire, remainder with gorse fences, and watered with County water races. Further particulars on application. Sale at 2.30. \ D. THOMAS, 9 30 Auctioneer. ■Tenders. TENDERS. mENDERS are Invibed for Building a *- Cottage near Cher tsey. Plans and Specifications at my Office. Tenders dose on SATURDAY, 12th Inst., ac noon. The lowest or any bender nob neoessarily accepted. ' # R. BIRD, 9 22a Architect. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT or NORTH CANTERBURY mENDEKS are Invited for the RE A MOVAL of pare of LTSMOKE SOHOOL to the Junction of Carter's, Fountain, and Liddle's Roads* Plans and specifications can be seen ab the Office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and also at ithe Office of the Board, Normal. Sohool, where endorsed benders, addressed to the Seoretary of the Board, will be received up to 4 p.m v on MONDAY, the 14th September. \ ■ Ths lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. H. O. LANE, - • Secretary, Christohuroh, September 2, 1896. 914 THE ASHBURTON SEAT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON ELECTOR ATE. i t adies and gentlemen,— JLj I Beg to inform you that I shall be a Candidate for the Ashburton Electorate m bhe LIBERAL interesb ab the , forthcoming election, and will meet the I Electors at the close of the present Session bo explain my views. I am, Ladles and Gentlemen, ' Yours faithfully, 8 60 HOW nob to be ill, by Dr Emily B. Rhyder, cab fruib, choioa fruib, good fruit, H. A. Flower's fruit, Eaab Street, { Ashburton.



Amusements. A SfIBURTON HOCKEY CLU] Grand Concert ORANGE HALL, SEPTEMBER 10. In aid of the ashburton Hockey Oluj To conclude with a DANCE. Miss K. Wats >n, of Christchurch, wi sing, "I am Waiting," and "Ac th Ferry.' Miss Tompkins will sing, * Carmenita, Mr W. D. Millar will sing, « In Ol< Madrid.' Admission.— Fronb Seats, 29. Baol Seats Is. Ladies free to Dance, Gentlemen Ja. LIONEL BROAD, 9 31 Hon. Seoretary. billiard Exhibition: MR WEISS, the Champion Billiard Player of Australia, m response tc an invitation from the Ashbnrbon Club, has kindly consented to favor the Members with an exhibition of his skill on MUJNDAY EVENING next, commencing a«i Bp.m, by givinc the besb Amateur present 700 out of 1000. 9 36 Public Notices. X TTiVANGELIbTS WILL PREaOH XL* THE GOsPlflL In the Arcade Chambers, on LORD'S DAY AFTERNOON! at 3 o'olock ; Evening, 6.30. Subject for the afternoon service — 'The near approach of our Lord- Jesua Chrisb.' Sankey's hymns usjd All cordially invited. . ■ ■ 934 ASHBURTON CENTRAL PROGRES- SIVE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION: A SPECIAL MEETING of the above will be held m the Arcade Ohambers on MONDaY evening, 7th inst. Bu.-iness— To receive nominations and select candidate . for the coming Election. A. J. TXRJIELLB\XT£R, 9 8 Seoretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL- i.. .\ OTIOE Is hereby given lhab ; all -»-* BOROUGH RATES now due must be paid before September 10th, prox : Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be SUED FOR without further lutice Ratepayers are also informed ;hat ten per cent penalty under clause, 6o )f the Rating Act, 1894, will be imposed m all rates unpaid six months after bhe lame became payable. CHAS. E FOOKS, Town Clerk. \shburton, August 25, 1896. 8 173



HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that m accordance with the Town Dis* tiiots Aot, 1881, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amend- ments of the said Acs, an ELECTION OF SEVEN PEKSOiNS to. serve as Commissioners <>n the Hampstead Towtr Board, .will be held at the Office? of the said Board, Hampstead, as follows : — NOMINATIONS m the, prescribed' form (blank forms at Town Board Office), masb be addressed to the Returning Officer, .and delivered at' the "Town Board Office before 12 o'clock noon, on WEDNESDAY, September 9, 18967 A POLL, if necessary, \will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, Sep' ember 16, 1896, at the Town Board Office, Hampstead. J. 0. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton. August 31, 1896. 9 5 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. J HEREBY give notice thab the following persons have been duly nominated aB Candidates for the office, of councillors, viz: — "'".', GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS WILLIAM HENRY COLLINS HENRY DAVIS JOHN ORR BDWIN JAMES PAUL JAMES HENRY PAULING JOHN WILSON And I farther give notice that a poll for the election of THREE of the above mentioned candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of September, 1896, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. OHAB. E. FOOKS; Returning Officer. Ashburton, September^, 1896. * 9 16 " NOTICE. mHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENERAL GROCERY STORE m Tinwald will be conduoted by myßelf. ■*»%■ ' ' , ■ Having secured the services of Mr E. 0. Bonnington, as manager, ib is my in- tention to keep the . , VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTOHER'S MEAT, r and by doing so, I trust to meet with a fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. BONNIN3TON, 9 17 Manager. SPECIALLY INTERESTING TO FARMERS, RUNHOLDERS, AND DAIRYMEN, T7~EMPTHORNE, PROSSBR & CO.'S -*V (Ltd) GENUINE LINSEED OIL CAKE. Unequalled for Bearing and Fattening Stock of all kinds, : VALUE AS A FOOD FOR STOCK, lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 171ba of Turnips lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 61bs of Potatoes lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 61bs of Cow's Milk lib of Oilcake contains as much food aa B£lbs of Skim Milk lib of Oilcake contains as much food as B|l|bs of Butter lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 19lbs of Whey We can recommend it to anyone who is m the dairy or breeding line. It puts a fine finish on stock intended for show purposes. Come and try it* Buy only a little, bub buy some* FRJEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 9 35 &90* l Agent»



TYPE-WBITING OFFICE, AROAUE CHAMBERS. Miss "o"b a h a m will be glad to receive orders for , COPYING ROOUMBNTS, either Legal' flr General 3 aloo, M.S.S, of erery des* cription. All orders strictly private. Terms, &p., on application. LJoensed to Sell Stamps. 033 . J