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ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Drunkbnnbss. — A first offender was dis missed with a cautiou. Protection Order. — A protection order was issued under the Married Women's Property Act to Sarah Ann Maudsley, pro tecting her earnings against her husband who had failed to -maintain her and her child. She did not ask for any maintenance order—only protection for her own earnings. Civil Cases. — John Moison v Mary Hickey, 9A 19s 6d. Mr Purnell for de fendant. Plaintiff aaid the goods had been supplied to defendant on her own account. He had not proved m bankruptcy of de fendant's husband, as the account was against Mrs Hickey, who had property of ber own. The defence was that the debt was the huab&nd'o who had paid money to plaintiff on account. The account had been rendered to the husband, who had paid all the accounts for the family. Defendant had heard nothing of her responsibility for the debt until the bankruptcy of the husband. John Hickey, m evidence, aaid he became bankrupt a few weeks aa;o, and had put Mr Moiaon's account m the list with the other! creditors. Had paid £1 on account to Mr Moison, who had never said anything to him about the debt being his wife's. The debt was witnessV-who had supported the family. It took all the girls' earnings to keep them selves. His Worship finding that the weight of the evidence was against plaintiff non suited him.— Craighead and Berryman v A. J. Buchanan was again adjourned, as was also the o ise Gibson v Ranger.

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The following, on account of local farmers, were among the sales at the Adding ton stock market on Wednesday : —For Mr W. Gerard, Snowdon, merino wethers lls 7d to 13a ; Messrs J. and A. D. Mcllraith, Barr hiil, quarterback wethers 14a to 14s lOd ; Messrs Copland and Stringfellow, Rakaia, crossbred wethers 15s to 17s Id, ewes 15a ; Mr Jas. Copland, Chertsey, crossbred eweß 13s; Mr D. Cameron, Springfield, Methven, merino wethers 13s 2d to 16s ; Mr Richards, merino ewes 9s to 9s 4d ; Mr J. Qrigg, Longbeach, merino wethers 153 ; Mr Evans, Ashburton, crossbred wethers 17s 2ii to 18s.

LABOR DAY.

Opening 1 the Campaign. .

Speech by the Premier.

At the Labor Day demonstration m Wel lington yesterday the weather was dis agreeable and windy, with a threatening sky. The usual array of decorated vehicles, trade trophies, banners and bands marched through the town at 10 a.m. to the Basin Reserve, where a spot ts meeting was held. The Eight Honrs Boot Factory obtained the prize for the best trophy, bnt none of them were particularly striking. At 2. 50 the Premier, accompanied by Mrs Seddon, the Hons. J. Carroll, and J. 6 Ward, arrived at the Reserve. The Premier, who received a hearty welcome, said he had heard that the movement for limiting the honrs of workers was on the wane, but he could see that the masses were proving true to themselves and to humanity. He briefly referred to the legislation which the present Government had pissed m the interests of labour, and dealt with the Old Age Pension Bill, which he hoped would yet be placed on the Statute Book. Next session, however, he trusted to see it through. The setting up of Industrial Conciliation Boards had been a blessing to the colony and removed the strife between employers and' employees. Though the Private Benefit Societiea Bill had been rejected by the Legislative Council the action of the latter must be fought and vanquishedi The Upper Chamber must be brought m touch with the country. The popular • Chamber had passed the > Eight Hours Bill, bat it was blocked m the Council. They were on the eve of a conflict, and unity was strength, and it augured well for the people that they were far more numer ous to-day than on any demonstration day that he had met them previously. Ciiea were then made for Mi Ward to speak, which he did very brit-fly. Three cheers were then giVSfo for Mr and Mrs Seddon, Mr Ward, and Mr Plimmer, the " father of Wellington."

THE DIOCESAN SYNOD.

Christchurcu, October 14. The Synod resumed at 4 p.m., his Lord ship the Bishop m the chair. The Yen, Archdeacon Harper obtained leave lo bring ja a Bill to amend Jfjn&nciaU Regulation^, clause 44. The Bill was read 'a -first" time,

the second reading made an order of the day for Thursday, to be considered m Committee. ___ The Yen. Archdeacon Harper obtained leave to bring m a Bill to amend regulations for parsonages. The Bill was read a first time and the second reading made an Order oi the Day for Thursday. The Rev. R. A, Wood thorpe moved — ''That this Synod, recognis ing the great importance of the educational problem and the imperfect nature of its solution m New Zealand, desires to express its sympathy with the efforts that are being made by the clergy m the pastoral care of the young, and < o record its sonviotion that the time has arrived for some combined effort to briDg systematic religious instruction within the reach of the children in^the State schools." He made an eloquent speech m support of the motion, which was seconded by the Rev. R. F. Garbett, who suggested that little could be done unless a pastor was specially set apart for, say every five schools m the country. He suggested that a. sum of money, say £600 a year, Bhould be obtained to engage six ourates to attend the different schools. The Rev. Canon Harper, Rev. J. Cruden, Rev. J. Preßton, and Mr C. Bevan Brown, spoke m favour of the motion, the Rev. H. R. Mathias drew attention to the facilities the Act gave for religious instruc tion if the Committees would only avail themselves of it, and he saggested that the Synod should urge on all church members on School Committees and take full advantage i of these opportunities. The debate was resumed after . the ad journment. Revs. H. E. Enfton, H. Williams, generally favoring the motion, and Bey Archdeacon Harper moyed an amendment that all the words" after "young" be Btcuck out, ana the following substituted.— ■' With respect to religious instruction m the State schools, and ex presses its earnest hope that these efforts may be continued until the objects aimed at by the Association . for the introduction of the Spripture lesson book m the State > sohool of this colony have been attained." Mr Bevan-Brown BUggeßted further addition, via -*-." And records its hope that while all effort should be put forth to make the most of the present opportunities, the objects of the Scripture Text Book Associa tion may be soon crowned with success." The mover and seconder obtained leave of the Synod to accept the alteration. The debate was taken part m by the Revs Gibson, A. W. Averil, H. A.. Watson, Stanley Hinson, W. F. Knowles, aod Yen. Archdeacon Lingard, Sir John Hall, Messrs W. H. Hargreaves, H. R. Webb, R. J. S. Harman, T. Hughes, J. C. Sopp, C. E. Bevan-Brown and W. G. Brittan. His Lordship, after expressing his opinion on the motion and amendment, said he did not want his wishes mistaken m this matter. Ib might be three o? thirty years before they got the Bible m the But they wpuUTnever get it until they used to the utmost m their power the opportunities they now had. • The clergy could teach m the schools now, and his wish was that every member of the diocese would try and reach as many children aB he could. The Rev Mr Woodthorpe, m reply, agreed to accept the amendment, as he had no wish to jeopaidise the Text Book move ment. The motion as amended was carried with one dissentient and the Synod ad journed.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

(PKB PBES3 ASSOCIATION.) St Petersburg, October 14 Tho Apyppti urges Russin, France find Great Britain to coerce the Sultan with respect to reforms m Turkey. The A rmenians released from the Ottoman bank warn the embassies that further, outrages are projected calculated which will make the embassies shudder. London, October 14. It is regarded as c^rtainthatif England attapks Tuj^flfl||HflH|K| of the Powprs

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DRIED FKUITS.

London, October 14. '\

The Agents-General hive discussed the property of applying for repeal of the duty on drird apricots. Mr Play ford said Oalifornian dried fruits paid duty, though preserved goods were free. It was generally agreed thit the alleged injustice to the Australian article was unfounded, and it was re solved to cable to their respective Governments to that effect before interviewing Mr Chamberlain. On the motion of Sir Saul Samuel, the Agents-General resolved to meet every month and discuss tho common interests of the colonies.

CABLE CONFERENCE.

Messrs Laurier and Cartwright are expected m London from Ottawa at the end of next month, and the Cable Conference will probably be postponed till then.

THE &&HBURTO!? Gtf ARDIAN t TfiUBSD/Y, OCTOBER 15, 1896.



i FECULINA. FECULINA. | THE PS'*FROiION OF OAK-R FLOUR. | FLETCHER BROS. | HAVING rrceived a large consignaient of the cplf>braterl Feculina or Cbke J Flour, wo are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any oth«r store m Ash- M burton. l \ FKCULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared Flour for producing pure and delicious Cakes, with the minimum of timo, trouble, and expense. FECULINA may be had m the following kinds : — Ground Rice Cheese Oak' s Madeira Oak ea Sultana Cakes Sponge' Ginger Bread * Raspberry Buns Currant Cakes Fponge Cakes Rice Cakea Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakes v Cocoanut Cakea Snow Cakes COLOUBED STARCH, COLOURED STARCH, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors : — Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splend'd Tea, and oan thoroughly recommend it. ' We can supply it m |lb and lib and slb^nd 101 b Tins. REDUCTION. ""^ EEDUCIffiN. We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also of Timaru Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. • CROCKERY. " CROCKERY. A large shipment of Crockery of every description has iust come to hand, and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cash, we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. SEED POf ATOE*. This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose 161ba for Is ; Queen of Valley— 16lbs for Is ; Bruce— 161bs for Is j Myatt's Ashleaf — 24lbs for Is 3 Otago Cup Eyes— 2oibs for Is; Beauty of Hebror— l4lbs for Is ; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for 15, .6* per sack Lapstone* Kidneys— 241bs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 63 por s«»ck, delivered anywhere within the Belt. TUPNIP SEEDS. tfURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are always carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, Devons! ire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fosterton Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds. k SPECIAL PRIZES.— Ai-hburton Horticultural Show, 1897. J WE, as Agents for Nimnio and Biair, feed Merchants, are authorised to 1 offer two Special Prizes of Seeds to the value of 10s 6d— one for the best .1 Collection of Vegetable?, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, grown from Messrs Nitn mo and Blairs Seed *, purchased during the present season. FLETCHER BROS., v , GASH SUPPLY STORES. SHEARMAN BROS., -v— _ FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & G&NERAL IMPORTERS, , MARKET HOUSE, BURN KIT STREET. ■ J GROOERFRS. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. *** In Stock— Sole Agents for Tiglr Teas Best design and quality of China, Break- awarded 7 gold medals for excellence and fast a»>d Tev Services, and Dinner Services A purity. No.- c but the best brands of all prices. Toilet Sets, newest styles, and "*i Groceries kepr. Tinned Fish ot every De oration Olats and Earthenware of every description. Ourrantp, Raisius, Suit anus-, -.de.-criptich. Table Cullery by the very nil of tirit qualify. Tiniaru and IV.ue I>ei! best m.keys; Klecfro-p'aied Goods a brands 'f On'mea', guaranteed tibioiutelj tptcialiy, suitable for wedding presents. -a pure. Butter and GheeEP, the finest proeut- plendic assortment ot Brushware of every"— m 'able from- 1 he b&sfc makers. JVJiU&qtiin iiud kind. Raw and Boiled Linst-ed, Coarse Mauritius Sugars ul ways m sUick. * - sJasfc< r, and Nea'sfoob Oils, always on hand. ' Customers- may u] ways -rely on being Lamps and Latnpwafe (i-'nglish and Ameri- I supplied from a large and well-'ele'cecV can}. Ironn^ongeVy and ' General Household | Stock of the above Goods at the mot Requisites. Bl>A uud r rra.-Tea~4^nnfe^^^^j leasonable prce?. Sheep 'Shears.. Tut key Oil SlfoneluT^^^^H Being m direct communication with the best British and Ccmt{ne n { a j^^H .Manufacturers of all tho above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enabießs^^^B 0 offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses iv the colony. ~^^^^| Customers waited upon for orders. Goods delivered daily. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. ", SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTIO. Telephone No. 53 „- J TT^TE ARE NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT {OF "PLANET Junr," J HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE ~~ DRILL?, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc., AND INVITE 3NSPECTION. JOHN ORR AND^CO, 1 " _ ■ — ~^^^ z zz^~ ~~ — *• ~^



Henry Zander, EONTGEN X EAYS. TEIAL IN ASHBUETON. 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 ' Roatgen Rays,' or the New Photography. Many knowing ones predicted a failure, aud 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' turned on at about two million horse-power, and exposed for twenty minutes. The Blide was then removed, and the assembled gentlemen, who had been awaiting the re- sult with breathless interest, beheld the following : — J 1 WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. HENEY~ZANDEE, * WOOL BROKER. Wool Store — West street, Ashburtoni Advances Made Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-fenny More than any other Wool of same quality. _ __ _ Then there was a tremendous outburst of applause and admiration, and one local farmer announced his belief that the same name could be photographed through a mountain of granite. 10 102 RE JAMES LEMON, DECEASED. A MEETING of Creditors m the estate of the late Mr James Lemon will be held m Mr Fbrriman's Office, on FRIDAY NEXT, the 16th inst., at 3.30 p.m. T. CAPON & J. B. HOUSTON, 10 107 Eswuiow



CUT TOBACCOS. TJTTILLS' AROMATIC FLAKE CUT, Flake Cub Dark, > Rough Cut Ruby, Fine Cut Mixed, : Rough Cut Mixed, Flake Out Diadem, Flake Cut Golden Eagle. To be had only at PERCY'S, TOBACCONIST, Next Drug Company. 1989 A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & J\.. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW OP LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC., Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FKIDAY, OCTOBER 30. LIBERAL PRIZE SCHEDULE, Together with Numerous .SPKCIAL PRIZES, again offered for > **€ompetition. ENTRIES (which will Not be considered valid uulesa aocompanied by Entrance Fees) must be m the hands of the Secretary Not Later than ' 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. W. SIMPSON, 10 17 Secretary. "TTTE lead, follow who may. Children's VV Bilpperu Is. Mellor's Tanorcd |btcet.



Business Notices 'yHE LEADING Ji^WKLLERY AND WATCH RE ' PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. S. SALE X, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With -Met and & Reliable W<rrkm<t?tsliip US- THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND BILVERWARE TO BE FOUND AT • S. SALEK'S, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. . O CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex' MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints nre a marvel of the season Choice Bibbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Musline, Sateens, Apron Check* White Lace ivluslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of <hef!e!ebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also 1 V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOOF CLOTH. AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has such a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m Ashburton before, as will be exhibited by me this season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY 10 SELECT FROM. "ANDREW OBR. aBEAI SPECIAL PTTRCHASIfi SALE james"'Hell6r • : ;; ■ HAS MoDE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OP 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share ot the benefit derived by him m this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d . usual 10s 6d - 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20a, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d ■ 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3s 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 129 6d, usual '60 Men's Beat Gum Boots 25b, usual 30a 16s 6d 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price Thewhole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid termj. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON.



Top dors ASHBURION BOROUGH COUNCIL. n A PPI>IGA.TIONS >u<j invited f«.r rentinp B XJL Shop m Eat Street, nnd "lenders for leasiug the following Borough Reserve-, viz:— T.S. 1175, 1048, part 550, 532, 533, 1249, 1040, part reserve 774. Particulars may be obtained at tta Town Clerk's office, where applic itions will bo received till 1 p-m. on MONDAY, the 19 h inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk, i AahburtoD, October 13, 1896. 10 94 T. Bullock. ~~ FOR SALE. NICE Building Site, corner Section, well situated, having two frontages on East Belt and Moore street, being T.S. 269. Price £40. Terms if required T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres, 2 Roods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge S tree b, Hampstead ; . fir..- 1- class land, planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. To be Sold on very eaßy terms of payment For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR THft 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 Treeß. This property is well-situated, and m a healthy locality. Inspection invited. Easy terms o payment. ■•■ - T. BULLOCK, j TO FARMERS AND OTHEES. for Tale. IMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, &c. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's h-tream, Mount Somers 166 Acres, improved, Willowby 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 acres, Eangitata Island 498 Acres, Hinds 22 Acres, Lowcliffe 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.—Tovrn Section No. 333 and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. 'TO LKT, ma low rental, SHOP and ■*- DWELLING, East street south, i T. BULLOCK. Hanmer and -Graves. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1896. AT THE ARCADE. . : MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES (m conjuuetion with David Thomas) have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction on above date, — THE THOROUGHBRED STALLIONi YOUNG KINGSMAN, By Kingfisher — dam Maid of Ayr. Full pedigree at time of sale. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 120 -- Auctioneer. NEW AUCTIONEER. W" E BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account .will have careful attention. ; HANMEU AND GRAVES. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for Bale . or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers oan have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Chriatchurch or Timaru, and if bo desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AND BINDEBS. 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^ ABhburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sonß, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnip?, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou T T first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment o n Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES.



T. Bullock. PRKLIMIN T UY NOTICR MR T. BULLOCK will offer fo sUe, '<i a dale b-> be advertised, Mil Gkorg; ( hukchs property, comprising 3£ ACRES OF GOOD LAND on which is erected A DWELLING HOUSE OF SIX ROOM-* with all conveniences ; also Stable, &c, Well situated on North Belt irontiug Domain. Full particulara m fu'.ure advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 10 104 Auctioneer. SATUKDAY, OCTUBEK, 17 TOWN 'fiOPEBTY, Woll situated m Burnett street, also Section and Cottage, Eton street, Hampstead. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has received instructions (o Sell by Public Auction at ihe Arcade on the above date, on account - and by order of the Trustees of the late Mr William Mitchell and the surviving partner, the following properties, viz. : — T.S. 64?,, containing a Quarter Acre, Bur- nett street west, on which is erected a new dwelling house of seven rooms. This propettyis well situated, being not far from the business centre ,oi the town. ALSO- Allotment numbered 93, situated m Eton Street', H-mpstead, thiee sections distant from the Wakanui Road, on which is erected a cottage of four rooms. These properties are to be sold to close partnership account s. Termß caa be arranged with the Auc- tioneer. Note Time of Sale — 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 10 76 Auctioneer. SATUKDAY, OCTOBER 17. TINWAL D. 2£ Acres, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, with Dwelling thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Joseph Hopwood to Soil by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, HIS PROPERTY AT TINWALD, as follows, viz: — 2± ACRES 2i Situated between Harland and Grove (Streets, on which is erected a Dwelling House of four rooms, with conveniences ; also other I uildings ; suitable for a family man, being close to a School. Inspeotion invited. Easy terms of payment. Sale commences at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 10 64 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Nicely Situated on BELT ROAD, ALLENTON. —— * MR T BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr J. W. Leggett, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — HIS PROPERTY FRONTING BELT ROAD, ALLENTON, Being Lot 2, containing HALF-ACRE, on .-..—■ which ■• is erected" a Comfortable COTTAGE of Five Rooms, with all conveniences ; also detached Wash- house and other Buildings. . The property is ia a very healthy locality, within three minutes, walk of the Domain, and the land is of good quality for garden purposes. Those desirous o! purchasing are invited to inspect. Terms Liberal. Note time of Sale — 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 65 Auctioneer. D. Thomas. WANTED^ I /""k/"\ PIGS; fair-sized torward Stores. DAVID THOMAS, 10 81 Ashburton. " BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Southern Client to Sell on the above date 5 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES from 3 to 7 years old. Sale at 1 o'clock, D. THOMAS, 10 117 Auctioneer. A It O A D I. ~" SATURDAY, "OCTOBER 17. T HAVE received instructions from several JL Clients to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date,— SEVERAL LOTS OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. 'Also— SEVERAL LOTS OF TIMBER. B'Oher entries invited.  .. Sale at 11.30. DAVID THOMAS, 10 115 Auctioneer, THE. PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE , AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES - 1 k BE Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — '* I must not forget to mention the Ron t- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and ' I would . strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." " This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the* Premier. But what is the value of brains without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it would have been found that those whc wore m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sorb of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelio temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note.— An impoitant omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. :— The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea if NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JQHN ORB & Co., Ageptl.



LtCTURES. RhPLY TO MR SIEV WRIGHT BY T> EV. ~p A U L TfIAIRCLOUGH, ODDFELLOWS',HALL, FBIDAY, at 8 p.m. Collection for Expenses. 10 109 t»' ■■■ -'■ ■ FttIRDL iSDiiR B ,Ott , Ltd. PiiIVILEGEi^ ASHBUKTON SHOW. WE HAVE beeii ,favored with instruc- tions from the Ashburton A. and P. Association to Sell at our Grain Stores, Weßt Street, on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30 a.m,, THE PRIVILEGES m connection with their annual Show, consisting of— Lot I— LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 1. Lob 2— LUNCHEON BOOTH, No. 2. Lot 3— CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH. Lot 4-RIGHT OF SPORTS. ' Lot 5-SALE OF CATALOGUES. FRIEJDLANDER 8R05.,, Ltd., ; R. FRIEDLAWDER, 10 83 Auctioneer.-, {.II JMMJU ■■I.M ■■■■■IMIIW MiI IMM^MIJIgWI Amusements. PRESBYTERIAN REUNION. THE ANNUAL SOCIAL REUNION WILL BJS HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL , ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22. Tea on tables at 5.30 p.m. Public meeting at 8 o'clock. Addresses by Revs. William Gillies, P. R, Munro, and others. .Large Choir. First-class musical selections. Tickets ... Is 6d each. 10103 Election Notices. ELECTOBS OF SELWYN. -__ . - T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— As an old Resident m your midst and a former Representative of the District m Parliament, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages at the General Election. I truat you will not think I am negligent m meeting you, hut deeming it unfair to start while your- present representatives, Mr McLachlan and Mr Saunders, are busy with their duties, 1 have refrained from doing so. I shall have pleasure m meeting j ou at an early date at the various centres, from the sea to the hills, and trust that you will take no immediate steps towards pledging your- selveß. Faithfully, J. OA.THOART WASON. 10 113 Government Notices- NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR BAND CONTEST. T^XCURSION Tickets, at fates of 2d jQi per mile Ist cla c s, Id per mile second, minimum 4a and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Dunedin on the 20th and 21st October, at Ly t- telton, Invercargill and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, and will be available for return till October 26. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every case, and may be broken after tho first 25 miles. 10114 BY ORDER. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY'S NIGHT DIBPENSAKY. WE HAVE FITTED UP A NIGHT DISPENSARY IN BURNETT STREET, opposite Dr Greenwood's, m charge of a Qualified Assistant, where Medicines of an urgent nature, required during the night, may be obtained. 10 96 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. A PPLICATIONS are invited from euit- r\ able men for the position of Careraker of the Domain Sports Ground for 6 months. Wages 36s per week. Applications, enclosing 1 testimonials, will be received at the Town ■^■bfiffice, where schedule of duties may p.m. on MONDAY, the 19th CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. 15,1896. ' ?