Mr Allen moved an amendment giving women electoral rights. This was opposed by Mr Sesldon, and after a lengthy debate was negatived by 38 to 13. Mr Buchanan moved a new ciause, pro viding that the recommendatiou of a return ing officer m regard to the appointmeut, of h j new polling plaue m an electoral district:, or the removal of an existing polling place, I should be given effect to. — Lost by 30 to 18 j Mr Seddon moved a new clause providing' for the issue of a Gazette notice, specifying those of the new electorates m which the poll Bhall close at seven o'clock. — Thiß was carried by 31 to 7. An amendment by Mr G. Hutchison, to make the hour of closing seven o'clock all over the colony, waß lost. The House resumed at 2.30 SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES.

. The Supplementary Estimates were brought down by message from the Governor and their consideration was postponed till 7.30. THE ELECTORAL BILL.

The Premier moved the recommittal of the Electoral Acts Amendment Bill for the pur pose of striking out the new clause which had been carried, allowing co-operative labourers to exercise electoral rights.

The motion was strongly opposed by Captain Russell, Sir Robert Stout, and others, on the ground that the clause had been carried m a full house, and it was nob fair to take a catch vote of this kind.

The Premier said that he objected to co-operative labourers receiving electoral rights, because it would interfere with the ballot. In any case it was necessary to re commit, the Bill m order to pub m a qualifica tion for co-operative men. The motion for recomtnUal was carried by 31 to 23.

The Premier then moved the excision of i he, clause giving electoral rights toco-opera tive labourers.

Carried after considerable debate,by 28 to 26 aud the clause was a' ruck out.

The Bill subsequently passed its final stages.

MOTIVE POWEB BILL.

In committee on the Electrical Motive Power Bill the Premier moved a new clause empowering the Governor-in-Council to cause enquiries to be made as to the feasibility of using the water ways of the colony for the purpose of supplying electrical motive power on goldfields. He said that if this clause weie agreed to it would mean that the House desired the State to retain possession of these righto. After a very long discussion, the clause was carried by 37 to 12. The Bill was then reported and passed its final etigss. ADULTERATION PREVENTION BILL. The Adulteration Prevention Act Amend ment Bill was committed, but progress was almost immediately reported. The House rose at 5.30. • . The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. GOVERNMENT VALUATION . BILL

The amendments made by the Legislative Council m the Government Valuation Bill were agreed to.

INTERCEPTING SUPPLY.

On the motion that the House go into Committee of Supply tor consideration of the Supplementary Es'imates, Sir Robert Stout moved, an amendment that m the opinion of tifis Hou.e, ibis desirable that proper provision shou d be made fjr carry ing on the Middle District of New Zealand University Cillege. He spoke at some length, urging the necessity of higher educa tion m the colony, as it was calculated to be of the gieatt'Bt benefit to the democracy.

The Hon. Mr McKenzie saw no necessity for another universi:y m New Zealand, and he would oppose handing over an endow ment for this college. After a debate lasting two hours, Sir Robert Stout's amendment was negatived by 35 to 20, and the House went into Committee of Supply for consideration of the Supple mentary Estimates. SUPPLY. Considerable ducussion took place 6n the votes m connection with Hansard Department, but no alterations were mude.

Three motions to reduce the vote of £1500 compensation to Mr 0* 0. M. Barron, "late Chief of Hansard, were negatived.

The vote of £250 for passes of the mem bers of fire brigades to theannutl demon stration, was struck out, as there was to be no demonstration.

On the votes for the Post and Telegraph D-panment, Mr G. W. Russell called attention to the heavy loas m reyenue caused by preßß telegrams*. The Premier said that this matter would be considered by the Government during the rec 88, The report of the Copyright Telegrams Committee had been brough'. down 100 late for the House to consider it.

Considerable discus -ion look place on several of the votes, but no alterations were made m any items. It was announced that a conference of both Houses had arranged a compromise on the amendments m the Canterbury College Bill.

The House rcse at 4.43 a m.

Town Edition.

TO-DAY'S PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 11 a.m. The Banking Bill was farther considered m Committee. The proviso m clause 9, dealing with the compensation given to the president, was struck out. and a new proviso insterted giving the President, m the event of his not becoming an officer of the bank, one year's salary, to be paid by the bank, m lieu of all pompenaation, or allowing him to proceed against the bank for compensation, deeming him to be appointed and dismissed by the x bank and not by Government, and any damages awarded to b,e P&id. by the baok ; bub nothing m the section was to bar his claim for a breach of contract. The con tract with the President was declared can celled, not void. A new clause was added by 13 to 6, allow ing the liquidators of the Colonial Bank to arrange the liquidation without the inter vention of the Supreme Court. A new clause was added, giving power to the liquidators 'of the Colonial Bank to deal with the Directors of the Bank of New Zea land as to making a bargain for all accounts m the B " list," without the necessity of applying to the Court for confirmation. The Bill was then reported as amended. On the motion for the third reading, Dr Grace pointed out the changed character of the Bill, and the responsibility which rested on Government for the future of the Bank of New Zealand.

The third reading was agreed to, and the Bill passed. The Council adjourned till 2 50.

COMMERCIAL.

London, October 15 Tallow, fine mutton, 229 6i^; medium 20s. Beef, fine, 21s ; medium, 18s 6d.

SALE AT RAKAIA.

At the clearing Bale held by Mr D. Thomas, a*; Mr J. Storry's, Bakaia, on Thursday, there was a good attendance. The biddings for implements was not brisk, as most of the articles had been on the place for some year?, but everything was cleared by the hammer. The sheep, con- Bisting of hoggets, ewes and lambs and store turnipers sold we'l, except the hoggets. Cattle sold well, as did the horses. Following are a lew of the best priceß obtained :— Sheep— -300 crossbred hoggets 10s lid, 178 dry ewes 7s 9d, 2 7 6 four-tooth ewes and wethers lls lid, 319 crossbred four-too h ewes end wethers 9* 4d ; 392 crossbred ewes with 95 per cent of lambs 14b, 264 crossbred ewes with 93 per cent of lambs 12s, 22 crossbred eweß with 79 per cent of lambs 10s 6cl, 33 rams 4s 3d. Cattle— l dairy cow £8 10s, 1 heifer £5, 1 bull £1 Us. Horsea — Diaughts from £14, £16, £IT, and £18. The harness Bold at good value from £2 to £2 15s a set.

The Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club.

Opening of the Season.

The opening season m connection with the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club opened on Thursday afternoon uno'er most favorable circumstances, although ai the earlier period of the afternoon there was every appearance of one of Ashburton's usual "busters." The opening rur of cyclists brought out a goodly number m '. response to the notice calling for a good muster, there being about twenty cyclists with their machines present. Mr Henry Zander, Oi.e of the Club's Vice-Presidentt, m the absence of Mr D. Thomas, the President, m a few well chosen words m keeping with the occasion, briefly thanked those assembled for their attendaneo on thin the opcnii g of another season, pointing out at the same tune the dieadvantages iv the way of wet weather, which the Club has had the

misfortune 65 contend with m previous seasons, but despite which the Club has, through its efficient management, been able to show a really healthy position financiilly. He wished th m every luck »v I g od fortune during the ensuing season, . and declared season 1896-7 duly opened. The cyclists, after their usual run round town, proceeded to the Domain sports ground, where the Club had arranged a series of races, foot and bicycle, m honor of

Ibe occasion. The large attendance of the public augurs well for the promotion of true amateur sport, as there must have been at least 500 people on the ground. Very keen interest was manifested by the more ardent enthusiasts m the sport, whose movements were animated as the possibili ties and probabilities of the winners of each event became marked. The lady visitors also seamed to join m the excitement as each man breasted the tape. Altogether the D >main oval on the opening day presented such a gay and festive appearance, as is rarely seen at this season of the year. The Club's thanks are gratefully tendered to the , following gentlemen, who bo kindly offered their services to make tbe day's sport a success : - Messrs H. Z&nder and P. Cox, judges; Messrs D. Price, Anderson, andF. 'I. Cowlishaw, timekeepers. , The opening race — the 75 yards handicap — brought out a large field of compe itors, twelve entering and compatiDg. Ttis race

was run m two heats-, each heat producing a good finish. First heat— E. Matson, 6yds, 1; R. Sheaiman 3yds, 2. Second heat — H. Curtis 1, W. Steward 2. Final— H. Curtis 1, W. Steward 2. Time— B seconds.

The second item on the programme — the one mile bicycle handicap — brought out a field of six competitors. N. Jones, who was placed on the 20yds mark, won this event easily, with J. Cheeseman second, and W. Shearman third. Time — 2minslsec.

The third item — the half mile flat handicap —was the race of the day, L. Broad (scratch) winning easily, with \V. Thiele 30yds, second, beaten by abo'iit ten yards. Time — 2min Bgsee. This was a grand race. Broad, although out of condition, ran a first class

race, as shown by the time indicated. Nine competed.

CHERTSEY.

Prom Our Own Correspondent

SPRING,

Since my laßt letter Spring has come full upon us and her glorious presence is every where apparent. The crops and grass can almost be seen growing, and the orchards are resplendent m their canopies of blossom. Everywh re Nature is at her best and even the despised sparrow, and his fellow iv misfortune, tha linnet, seem busier and happier than 1 have seen them for many a day. Oue hears alone a continual giowl from those self- to blame individuals, our local amateur gardeners, with whom, and their new potatoes, Jack Frost seems to wage continual warfare at this time annually. However, they know che risk they run, and if they get «• nipped" they have no one to blame but themselves.

LANTERN SHOWS.

I sent you a brief reference to Mr Hamilton's lantern show, and since its advent we have had two others. First, the Rev. Mr : Clark from Methven, gave an excellent exhibition with his oxy-ether apparatus. His method of manufacturing the gas us ibis wanted should prevent the hitch that takes place m these shows, Hs showed slides descriptive of " The Babhful Man," New Zealand scenery, statuary, etc., Pompeii. The slides depicting the famous city were excellent and well shown. Mr i Todd gave the descriptive reading for the last named.. Later on Mr Knott, the well known prohibition lecturer arrived, and with his excellent apparatus showed some very interesting views. I NEW ORGAN. ( Those who are iv the habit of attending the Anglican Church ser rices will be pleased to know that the new organ will soon be an accomplished fact* It is pleasing to note that another organ is also to be got for the. i other services held m the schoolroom. EDUCATIONAL. . Our school was examined the other day by Mr Ritchie, and though the official report has not yet arrived, it was a satisfactory examination, only three failing m the school. POLITICAL. Election matters are beginning to form , the chief topic of conversation now. Next Friday a pair -of prohibition workers will attempt, m the Chertsey schoolroom to persuade the electors to " strike out tbe top line." Most so called Chertsey people are now m the Se'wyn electorate and have to decide among Messrs Saunders, Wason, and McLachlan. THE BATH The swimming bath formed m the Chert sey Domain is vow completed, and the Board have built a substantial dressing room. At a meeting held the other evening the following officers were elected j — President, Mr W, Wilkinson ; vice-president, Mr G, Scarlett ; Secretary, Mr A. Ironside ; Trea surer, Mr B. Stewart j Captain, Mr J. Stewart ; and a committee of nine member?. The rules drawn up by a sub-committee were adopted. It was arranged to get the staging and spring board erected at once. A vote of thanks was paßsed to Messrs W. Stringfellow and J. Grunriell for their services to the Club. Mr Scarlett under took to provide necessary wire for barrier.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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Agency-General. London, October 15. Mr Plajford retains the Agent generalship of South Australia till June. A Big Price. Ernest Hooley, of Derby, who made a gigantic fortune m cycle tyres, has purchased ihe patent rights of Bovril for two millions. Asiatic Restriction. Mr Hugh Watt, m a letter to (he Morning Post, urges Mr Chamberlain to reconsider the letters patent of the northern territory of Fouth Australia since Indians and Chinese are ex-i eluded. Gold. ' Ottawa, October 15. The excitement over thes;old minesin British Columbia is increasing, one had given dividends amounting to £4:0,000 m eighteen months.

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EECULINA. FECIJLI^ THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOUR. : £ : B qi/1 PER PACKET ' % oJB <-> w PER PAOKFT -OM FLETCHER BRQgyl HAVING received a large consignment of the celebrated Feou^BßH| Flour, we are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other burton. - S^^H FEOULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prppar^^^^H producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of time, expense. ' FEODLINA may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice Cheese Cab s Madeira Cakes Sultana Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Raspberry Buns Ourrant Oakes Sponge Oakes Rice Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Cakes fl^H Cocoanut Cakes Snow Cakes \^^^H COLOURED STARCH^ STAR^BH For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Oolo^HHj to preserve the Original appearance. To be had m the following H^H Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look^^^H comfortable by using this famous Starch. -~ " I^^B| [ SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can r^^^B recommend it. We can supply it m lib and lib and s)b and 101 b Tf^^Hj REDUCTION. '-REDUCTION. j^B We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also c^^^H Oatmeal, Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. - ~-]^^^^| CROCKERY. """ CROCKERY. W^k A large shipment of Crockery of every description has ]ust com^^^^H^ and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Pr^^^H| we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. ''■H^B SEED POTATOES i^HH This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Ear] J^^H|^H for Is ; Queen of Valley— -161bs for Is ; Bruce— l6lb3 for Is ; — 241bs for Is , Otago Oup Eyes— 2olbs for Is ; Beauty of Hebr^^^^^H| Is ; Bath Kidney — 241bs for Is, 6s per sack. Lapstone Kidneys-l^^^^^^H 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwe&ts— 63 per sack, delivered anywher^^^^^B TUBNIP SEEDS. Z~~ TURNIP SKEDS.^H Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially sehcted roots, and ate aH^H carefully tested ingrowth before being sent out, and none are suppliedlbut ~^H are really strong and robust. _ V^O^^^B Carter's Elephant Swede, T)evons' ire Greystone, Improved Skir^^H Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple T<p Yellow, Fosterton Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. Also m Stock — The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot ScedsSH SPECIAL PRIZES.— Ashbur ton Horticultural Show, 1897. WE, as Agents for Nimmo and Blair, Seed Merchants, are authoris^H| offer two Special Prizes of Seeds to the value of 10s 6d— -one for thej^^H Collection of Vegetables, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, J^^B from Messrs Nimmo and Blair's Seed*, purchased during the present scdHH FLETCHER BRDS-jM CASK SUPPLY ftTORFS. '^BH Q. RE A T SPECIAL PITR CH A S Jfi ' »^iuH| JAMES "MELLOR ■ HAS M6DE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF ME^B WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT,- And is determined to give the Public a share of J,he benefit derived by him m tbis^^l Parchase. / - HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 20 Ladieß' Button Shoes, large sifl^l 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, ueual 9a 6d u?ual 10s 6d 'J^^l 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, \l3ua 1 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's A'bert 100 Men's Ocokhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d JH^^^H 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, us/.al 6^^^^^^H 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s t usual 20s 20 .Ladies' Leather Slippers pJ^^^^^^B to 30s 3 ; . 6,1 r 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Men'? Best Gum Boota^^l^^^^^H on nJ 6s , 6 Ju o , o o, 10 ° Ladieß ' and Men ' s » dHl^^H 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d \ price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9.1 30 at any price The. whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices and offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom' occu'J^H fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on s^^^^B termj. _ ■■ \ -^HHI SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMRER 25, AT 10 O'C^^H REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, j^^B THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. ! . . JAMES MELLOR, ■ ASHBURTON. J^^H SPRING & SUMMEiII FASHIONS. T| A. P. WILLIAMSON, ■ TANCPtED STREET,; IS Now Showing a Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Pt^^^^H Summer. DRAPERY— aII marked at LOWEST CASH PRIOeS^^H 1 "~~ NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lustres, Shots, Tweeds, Serges, etc. etc. '-^^^ new washing Fabrics. . ]B| AU the Lateßt Patterns and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambrics, Muslins Crenons Prints, etc., etc. ' c > H New Sunshades, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., etcTi^^B Crettonnes, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. J MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASOEfIJ IS^T BOYS' NICKER SUITS A SPECIALTY A 1H Shirts, Hate, Caps, Vests, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m. splendid varietJ^^H A. P. WILLIAMSON^ J f (LateG. L. Beath&Co.) |^H TANCRFD STREET, ABHBURTON.



, J Henry Zander. RONTGEN X BAYS. 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 * Rontgen Rays, 1 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 was as follows : — 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 ou it, was placed behind it and the ' X Rays ' tutned 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, beheld the following : — JLi_ L | WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. henry""zander, WOOL BROKER. Wool Store — West streec, Ashburton* Advances Made Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-penny More than 'any other Wool of same quality. _ — — rr Then there was a tremendous outburst of applause and admiration, and one local farmer announced his belief that the same name could b 9 photographed through a mountain of granite. 10 102 D. Thomas. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T" AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL UASH ADVANCKS (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that , THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBDRTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. 1 I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Titnaru, if necessary. Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE. THE LOCAL SALES. [ i DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. -VTTANTED Known—That E. Mahood T V is still selling all kinds of Grocery, t Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable I a price as any other house m the trade, i Orders by letter or telephone promptly > attended to. Families wailed on daily. Telephone No 76 ,



. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. NICE Building Site, corner Section, well situated, having two frontages on East Belt aud Moore street, being T.S. 269. Price O. " Terms if required T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres, 2 Eoods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstead ; first- class land, planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. To be Sold on very easy terms of payment For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR THE WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR SAL E— . lACRE, on which is erected a House of Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, Trap-house, Cow-shed, etc., about half an acre planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. This property is well-situated, and m a healthy locality. Inspection invited. Easy terms o payment. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. for Tale. XMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, JL &c. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somers '■ 156 Acres, improved, Willowby 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 Acres, Rangitata Island 498 Acres, Hinds 22 Acres, Lowcliffe I 1093 Acres, close to Dromore 26 Acres, _Spaxton Survey District 200 Acres, Hinds 18 Acres, Coldstream 97 Acres, close to Springburn 288 Acres, Seafie'.d, and other properties. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.~Town Section No. 333 and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and DWELLING, East street south. T. BULLOCK. SHEARING. TJIVERY CONVENIENCE, including JDj WOOL-PREeJS, at the Aehburton and Tinwald Tards. Apply to the Caretaker or Secretary at the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co., Limited, Weßt Street Office. ALBERT ROBERTS, 10 111 Secretary. TYPE-WHITING OFFICE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS GRAHAM will be glad to receive orders for COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Legal or General ; also, M.S.S. of every des- cription. All orders strictly private. Terms, &c, on application. Licensed to. Sell Stamps. 933 •'" HOLIDAY Suits— A nice Kaiapoi Suit for 2?s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit aud Workmanship Guaranteed at R. A&cojw'g,



Business Notices rnHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND W.UCII RE PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT 11ST THE DISTRICT. S. SALEK, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With pU'-k?ml & j If eliable IW^orkinaDSliip iW THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE TO BE FOUND AT ■•' S. SALEK'S, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. Caa be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. SOLE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY.



- Tenders. TENDBKB. rpENDERS are invited for Painting, etc. X at the Commerc-al Hotel where Bpecifi cations may be neen. The lowest or an; tender not necessarily accepted. Tender to be addressed to the undersigned not latei than MONDAY, October 19. J. 0. MADDISON, 10 122 Architect, Christchurch. D. I norm- s. TINWALD YARDS. ~ TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 20, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture,— 1 fif\f\ Grand Threequarter-bred i- UUU HOGGETS. D. THOMAS, 10 125 - Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAY, OcFoBFiR 17, 1896. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. OWING to the Southerly wind of yester- day Mrs W. 0. Davis's Furniture Sale had to be postponed, and I have arranged to hold it on the above date and fixture, consisting of — Linoleum, Tables, Chairs, Fender and Irons, Double Iron Bedstead Palliasses and Mattress, Carpets, Pictures, large Cheat Drawers, Washstands and Ware, \ Dressing Table 3, Plants, Wardrobe and Mirror, s pair of carrier pigeons. ALSO, oa Account of a Client leaving for the North Island a quantity of — FURNITURE AND FANCY GOODS consist ing of, — Two Chest of Drawers, Washstande, Bedsteads and Bedding, Carpets, Meat Safe, Mirrow on Marble Stand. A quantity of Carpenter's TooJs, "Wertheim Sewing Machine m good order, Terra Totta and Fancy Goods. ALSO,— SEVERAL LOIS OF USFFUL TIMBER. Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. DAVID THOMAS, 10 126 Auctioneer. A R O A D JS. SATURDAY, OCXOBEK 17. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. 9 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES AND WAGGON. , PLOUGH, HAK NESS, Etc. Sale at 1 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 10 116 Auctioneer. Hanraer and Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, v And that we eh ill be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldino, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HAMMER AND GRAVES. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES 4 (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENT^ have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Ctfristchurch or Titnaru, and if so desired, wef are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. N ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AMD BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. . > SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. AH New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known A N G L 0-0 0 NTINENTAL vSUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price? on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. IFINLAY CAMPBELL, of Chertsey, ■ being the holder of a Publican's License, m respect of the house and premises situate at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, do hereby give notice that I deSire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to- be holden at the Magistrate's Court House, AshburtoD, on the third day of December, 1896, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to WiLTiiA»j Allknworth Lewis, my appointee. Dated the 12th day of October, 189.6. JQm FJNfcAY 04MPBBW/,



T. Bullook. SATUBDAY, CCTUBHIB. 17. TOWN PBOPERTY, Well situated m Burnett street, also Section and Cottage, Eton street, Hampstead. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has received instructions 10 Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Trustees of the late Mi William Mitchell and the surviving partner, the following properties, viz. :'— - T.S. 642, containing a Quarter Acre, Bur- nett street west, on which is erected a new dwelling house or seven rooms. This property is well situated, being not far from the business centre ol the town. ' ALSO— Allotment numbered 93, situated m Eton Street, Hampstead, three sections distant from the Wakanui Road, on which is erected a cottage of four rooms. These properties are to be sold to close partnership accounts. Terms can be arranged with the Auc- tioneer. Notjbj Tims of Sale— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 10 76 Auctioneer. *-• riedlander Bros., Limited. PRIVILEGES, ASHBUKTON SHOW. WE HAVE beeii favored with instruc- tions from the Ashburton A. and P. , Association to Sell at our Grain Stores, West ttreet, on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30 a.m., THE PRIVILEGES m connection with their uunual Show, consisting of— Lot I— LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 1. Lot 2— LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 2. Lot 3— CONFECTIONER'B BOOTH. Lot 4— RIGHT OF SPORTS. Lot 5 -SALE OF CATALOGUES. FKIEDLANDER BROS-. Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 83 ' - " "Auctioneer. - UNDER BILL OF SALE. THRESHING PLANT, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, Etc. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1896. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., have received instructions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell on above date, at the Farm of the late Mr James Lemon, Lauriston, THE WHOLE OF THE PLANT AND STOCK, WITHOUT RESERVE. ry DRAUGHT MARES & GELDING 3. "I Two-year-old Draught Colt. I One-year-old Draught Colt. 1 Light Harness Mare. q COWS m profit. 1 Calf. 1 Eight-horse Power TRACTION ENGINE by Aye ing and Porter. 1 COMBINE, ELiLVATOR, WATER CART, Etc., all complete. 1 TRAVELLING HUT. ± / . 1 Reid and Gray Three-furrow Plough, 1 Double-iurroiv Plough by Duncan, 2 McCormick Reapers and Binders, 1 Brantfprd Reaper and Binder, ' 1 Grass Stripper, 1 Triumph Drill (16 Coulter), 1 Duncan Roller, 3 Farm Drays, Set Five-leaf Harrows, 1 Spring Trap, Set Trap Harness, 2 Riding Saddles, Shaft, Leading and Plough Harness, Block and Chains, Whipple Trees, Sacks, and quantities of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 92 Auctioneer* WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. "TTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed 'm our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Aahburtoc and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying W oo '« At Ohristohurch a, NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take place— At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. At ABhburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. W"E HAVE TOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. LECTURES. ' REPLY TO MR SIEV WRIGHT . BY T>EV. T)AUL T^AIRCLOUGH, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FEIDAY, at 8 P.m. Collection for Expenses. . 10 109 ft 1 ■' . !■ i i i m "TTTANT.ED Kuown—Speotacles, Eye W Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line at S. Salek'^ Optician,



(BYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ) I Mitchell and Brodribb — Business an- ' nouncement. Lost— Gold medal. Friedlander Bros — Sale of privileges, sale a J. Lemon'H. D. Thomas — Sale contractor's plant, Mra Davis' sale, sa'e atTinwald yards of 1600 hoggets. F. Oimpbell — Transfsr of I'cen c. Maddisbii, Architect — Tenders wanted Jo? painting Commercial Hotel,



Mr A. E. G. Rhodes began his campaign addresses m the Geraldine electorate al Temuka pn Thursday night. He appeared as a strong Oppositionist, and had a quiet xewption.