license and paid 10s. (A voioe : What about plam wine ?) — (laughter.) Was that a thing people should eubmic to ? No ! Aud they were also required to stale the number of gallons they were going to make. Any Breach of the Act rendered one liable to a penalty of £50. He would ask the la;.ies an« gentlemen present whether he was justified m the attempt he made to prevent such a law being placed on the Statute?. (Loud applause.) It was not a question of local option ; it was a question of national prohibition. He referred to the law relating to ships coming into New Zealand, and a concession had been made m regard to them so that they were to be allowed to have one gallon of liquor kept unsealed, although at first it was intended that all liquor should be kept under seal while m harbor. He had not time to dilate further on the Alcoholic Liquor Sale Bill. He had exerted what influence he had m the House to prevent that iniquitous and unjust measure being forced upon the people, and he thought that from the efforts he and a few members had made, the Legislative Council were emboldened to throw put the Bill, and he ' hoped as long as he was m Parliament he would never allow such a law to pass with out) raising his voioe against it. BANKING LEGISLATION. As they were all well aware the Bank of New Zealand was m Queer street Borne time •go. He contended that the action of Parliament m regard to the Bank of New Zealand had saved the country from serious embarrassment, and the Bank was now m a sound position and able to carry on its business at a profit. He had heard m Ash burton to-day someone say that the Bank of New Zealand had bought a rotten Bank when they bought the Colonial Bank. He (Mr McLaohlari) was an interested party m the Colonial Bank, being a small share holder, and he could' aay the Bank of New Zealand had bought the good business of the Colonial Bank, and the taxpayers of the Colony would never lose one penny over that purchase, and he challenged anyone, he did not care a button who they were, to con trovert those facts. After referring to the banking enquiry which had proved so favor able to Mr Wai d and to the purchase of the Colonial Bank, he expected now that they hid heard him speak of some of the Bills the Government had passed, they would like, to know what was going to be ihe POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT FOB TUB FUTURE* No doubt that concerned them more deep.y than what it had done m the past, He could deal with this best perhaps m a negative way. He did not waot to take the hackneyed course pursued by others, but would ask them what was the Opposition going to do P Had the Opposition ever told them that they would repeal any of the Acts of the Government; the Land and Income Tax? Would they repeal the Shops and Shop Assistants Act ? Would they repeal the Factories Act ? Would they repeal the Shipping and Seamens Act, or any of the various liberal measures passed by the * present Government ? He said no, not one of them. And what was their claim? Mr McLachlan then went on to ask whether the Opposition would, if returned to power, ventura to repeal the Land and Income Tax, the Lind foi Settlement Ac, and other measures they *ad tried to pre vent being pasted. He was sure they would not. He explained his reason for voting for several measures that had been before the public, incidentally mentioning the purchase of the Glenmark estate, but we are compelled to condense this portion of his speech. He paid the -following tribute jo ; : ■ . - - THE CABINET. > It was stated that the present Govern ment was a one man Government. He denied that, but would say the head of the Government was the biggest man m the southern hemisphere. There was no such as Richard Seddon m New Zealand m a political sense, and he was very proud to think he had sat under him and asßibted him, with the legislation for three yea -s. He considered it an honor to be associated with him, but to disparage his as a one man government is an outrage, a perfect outrage. Was there one of the Opposition who had refused to admit that Mr John McKetzie was a man, of high individuality, one who no Government, no Premier, would dare to interfere v with ? Mr Cadman, Minister of Railways, -was a most sensible and high minded capable Minister. The Premier would never interfere with him. The Hon W. C. Walker, the scholarly, gentlemanly and capable Minister of -Education, was he the man whom the Premier could say come and he comet h, and go and he goeth? and the Hon. W. Hall- Jones and the H on. Mr Thompson were capable administrators, and it was a shame to speak of them as " a one man Government." He was not going back to be a serf under any Government. As long as be had any sense he would endeavor to support what he believed tobe the best man. He dealt with the Conciliation and Arbitra tion Act, the Factory Act, and other Labor bills, and said if the passing of such measures did not constitute a good record fora govern ment, people were overexaoting. LOCAL. Coming to what he had done for the district he said no one had asked him to do anything that he had not attempted to do, or accomplished; He was sorry he could not accomplish everything, but he bad attempted to do so m a straightforward and honest way. (Applause.) In tLe interests of the agricultural community with whom he was associated he was instrumental m getting the Tariff Bill parsed through, m getting the duty removed from twine, and getting combines reduced from five per cent to the free list, and got nearly all agricultural machinery placed upon the free list, and had endeavored as far as was m his power to work With other members, and if they had not pucceeded "m getting al} they thought they would get, yet they had got several concessions that the people never enjoyed previously. He would only say this IN CONCLUSION. If he had failed to attend to their interests, it was nob for the want of will; it might be their fault for not apprising him of their requirements. He had faithfully discharged his (duties, and hoped he had earned the respect of bo^b branches of the legislature. Jf pc wept back as their representative he would endeavor to maintain the same position he hag done before, and he intended if a, member of tb? House, giving the Govern-! ment every support that he oould m anything that was for the benefit of the mass of the people, he would not encroach, on any section of the. community. If they - honored him with th.eir support again, they would find m him an honest and independent representative. (Loud applause.) The Qhairm'an asked if inhere were any questions, but none were asked. - Mr R. M Cuthbertsou said as it seemed that no eleotor detiircd tp>sk any question, he had great/pleasure m moving a hearty Vote of thanks, and congratulated Mr McLaohlan on being the only candidate who pad not been subjected to some questioning. All no doubt agreed be had been a faithful representative. Mr David Thomas, m seconding the resolution, thought "the mere fact of nc questions being asked was an expression oj opinion they were all well satisfied with l£r McLtphlan's actions. (Applause.) Tfce resolution on being put to the meet hig \pas declared carried amidst applause. 'A vote of thanks to the chair concluded] the meeting.

Mr Maslin at Wakanui.

Mr Maslin, one of the candidates for th< Asbburton seat, addressed a meeting o eleotors at Wakanui on Monday evening The school was crowded with an attentivi and appreciative audience, including a largi number of ladies. Mr Peter Stewart, chair man of the school committee presiding After an exhaustive addreeß, dealing witl the proceedings of the past session, and thi proposed lesis'ation of the future The can didate was freely plied with questions fo about three quarters of an hour, which tv apparently answered 'satisfactorily to tft< majority of his audience. 'A* hearty vote o thanks 4nd confidence was ' moved ant Seconded, but at the request of 'the' oandi date, withdrawn,' and, a hearty vote o thanks substituted, which was carried unani mously amid great applause. A yoter o t'hanktr to. the chair doled the meeting.

SPORTING.

(per press association— copyright.) THE MELBOURNE CUP. I Melbourne, November 3 The weather was splendid for Cup Day, and there was an enormous attendance. Result : — Melbourne Cup, of 3000 soys ; second 500 and third 250 soys out of the stake. Two miles. Messrs Jones & Cooper's oh o Newhaven, by Newminster — Oceaua, 3yrß, 7sb 131 b ... (Gardiner) 1 Bloodshot, 89t 12lb (Power) 2 The Skipper, est 101 b ... (Delaney) 3 Resolute, 6st 121 b ... ... (Callinan) 4 Twenty-five horses started. Betting— 4 to 1 against Newhaven. Won easily by six lengths. Time— 3min 28j8ec, Wi. , rf - 1

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English Municipal Elections.

toNDON, November 8 The English Municipal Elections show the Liberals have jgained 56, the Tories 82 and the Labour candidates three sea's. Wool. There is good enquiry for wool at price 3 5 per cent ..above closing rates last tales, except for inferior BO'ts. Canada. I ttawa, November 3 The Canadian iortigu tr*de increased fourteen million riollats during the year, Relief Works m India. ' Calcutta, November 3 Fifty three ih/ucaud men are em ployed upon relief works m India. The Presidential Election. j Washington, November 8 | It is doubtful wnic i way tne organised ; labor vote wII be, but J.J6DP, the leader of the Chicago strike and oihas are urging Bryan's election on the ground thai it wili mean unlimited liberty to strike, and a general coercion of capital. The Catholic vote is much divided. It is expected the total popolar vote will exceed thirieen millions

Australian.

The Price of Bread.

Adelaide, November 4- The price of the two-pound loaf has been raised to fourpence. Aid to Farmers Bill. In the Legislative Assembly/ a Bill providing for the advance of seed wheat to distressed fanners was intro duced by the Premier. He said it was estimated that about £80,000 would be required to purchase wheat, but if more were needed Government would put no limit on it. Fiye per cent interest would be charged, and the loan woU'd be the first charge on next year's harvest. It was expected the money would all be repaid by March, 1898 The Australia- Japan Mail Service. - . Brisbane, November 4 Tht Yamashiro Maru, the pioneer steamer of the new Government mail service from Japan, has arrived. Three more steamers are being built for the trade between Japan and Australia. At present the service is monthly, but will soon be increased to fortnightly.

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stud Notice. 1 TO STAND AT COMMEROIJ STABLES, . i ' , ":'■'.& \ : ASHBTTBTON, .' \ ■ ■■'■- :■■•'■ PBINCE IMPERIAL, 1 By Hambletonian Bell Boy, dam Prince Hambletonian Bell Boy by Ulster Chi; by Rjadyk'a Hambletonian— dam Lm Ulster. ;^ TERMs.-r-£5, to be paid on or before I January, 1897 ; or £4 at time of service, Apply .-"'■' 9 ?46 D. orN. PRKJE^ BLACKWOOD ATTOAT/LAlj Sire of the most record and whining horse m New Zealand, TTTILL stand this Season at Ashbnrtoi T T and travel the neighborhood, BLAgJEfCAVE. ; By Blackwood Abdallah— dam Miss Cavi .Will stand at Kolmar Lyndhurat, an travel the Mount Somer Alford Fores] Methven, and Rakaia districts. , ? For Terms and further appl to MAX FRIEDLA»DER, : 9 221 Or Grooms m Charge. 'TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON ANJ X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. .- Black Horse, two white hind feet an white. star on forehead, standing Ijvdtfl high '; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam tfyV Quicksilver. . V'' r -^ BALTIMORE won first prize as aX^yf year-old at Christchurch and Ashburtoni 1891, beating large fields, and for th« be* trotting stallion at Ashburton m 1891 Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddl at Plumpton and Dash Handicap > Ashburton. Season marts served last year and nit m foal, half fees. Good paddocking free to January 1, 189^ AU care taken but no responsibility. FEES. - Guarantee, £4; Sexson, £2 groom 53. For further parficulars a-p'y to Groom i cha-ge, or I>. McCoßiiiCK, Valetia. 9 8 GHiiNEKAL TRACY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, \^f ILL STAND AT M "! COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY - MONDAY AND TUESDAY^ During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeacb. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU RLVuIR, -— - WILL stand m ,'Asbburton, and travc the Rnkaia, Ash burton, and Hind Districts this Eeason. Au Revoir is a bane some chestnut horse, aud stands 15 3 band high. • ■ - ■-> .■C For Pedigree Bee cards. • The following are a few of Au Revoir performances :— D.J.C. Autumn meeting Stewards Purse and Welter Handicap, 1C soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 120 sovi D.J.C. Flying Handicap. 100 soys ; beatin Paramu, and Lady Zetland. D.J.C Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C St Andrew's Handicap, 180 soys; beatin Saracen and others. C.J.C. Steward! Handicap, 200 soys. C.J.C. Metropolitan Jtakes, 400 sevs ; beating Liberator, Prim I Waiden and Ich Dien. Palmerston Cup, 20 soys. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 soys beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, and othen Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 soys beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trampi Wellington Racing Club Autumn Bandicaj 115 soys ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, an Saracen. Hinds.— Wednesday Evenings. ■' : TERMS — Season, £2 ; Guarantee, £2 Groomagefee, ss. | Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care takei ! but no responsibility. _^ Owners at time of service held responeibl for fee. < For further particulars apply to J. O'BREEN, Proprietor, Ashbnrton. _R. McDONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 6 (X7ILL Stand this season at the Owner 1 vv Stableß, Lauriston, . travelling t i METHVEN once a week, and ASHBUB I TON once a week, I THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HORSE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANN2 [»TG>XPERIENCE is a bright bay colt whit -*-* star on forehead, and white hihi fetlocks, standing 16 hands 2 inches high Winner of first prize as a two-year-old a Ashburton m 1894, also special prize for th best two-year old on the ground, and firi prize, Ashburton, 1895. His dam, Fannj is by Tribune, out of that well-know: trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameroi of Springfield. His sire, General Tracj is full brother to Kentucky, being b Berlin (imported), dam Jenny '"TrW (imported). i Hiram Woodruff (lhat great authority o Trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile r i 2.13} before she left America, and he alwaj j used to drive Berlin's full brother, Man brino Dudley, and says m his book if ev< there was a horse could trot a mile m tw minutes,. Mambrino 'Dudley could befoj seeing so much stud duty. It is'thii evident that Kentucky and General Trac contain the very best strains of America! trotting blood. ' ' ■ L % Terms— Three Guineas per Mare ; Grooming 5s ; payable at first service., Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per weel Every care taken, but no responsibility. DENIS McKENDRY, -j 9 162 Lauriston. TO Stand at Ashburton, , and travel tl Methven, Alford Forest, and surround ing districts, " THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, < MARLBOROUGE, By St George— Farewell. . MARLBOBOUGH was a very good rei former- Duringhis racing career he start* m5l races, 19 of which he won, 11 secohi and 9 thirdß, showing exceptional brlliaiH and gameness. He was awarded first prize at last Ashbi! ton show. , ~ < Owner at time of service held respond for fee. r " For further particulars, apply to « J. McDonnell,^ Ashbiirtaira



Business Notices SPECIAL PRIZES. SPECIAL PRIZES. c ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. FLETCHER BROS. . A S AGENTS for Nimmo and Blair, Seed Merohanfcs, we are authorised to offer two (2\ -£3l SPECIAL PRIZES of Seeds, each to the value of 10s 6d ; one for the besf nolleetion of Vegetable?, anl the other for the best collection of Flowew grown from Nimmo and Blair's Seeds, and purchased from us during the present eeaaoD. vegetable Seeds— 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— ld per packet, 14 packets at Is. \~ AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. t ■* . . L The remarkable success achieved by Messrs Nimtno and Blair at the Otaejo Agricultural i and Pastoral Show held m June, 1896, m the section devoted to Agricultural Seeds was ; undoubtedly a feather m their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty First Prizes, and ) eight seconds m competition with a famous firm of Seed Merchants m England. Tt would : be to the advantage of large consumers to get our Samples and Prices before purchasing - elsewhgre. TURNIP SEEDS. , TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from speoially aelected roots, and are always carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Price per lb for small quantities from 7d per lb to 60s per cwt. Carter's Elephant i Swede Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Ureen Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fostreton Hybrid Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, &0., Sec. ■ MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. t> greatest possible care is taken m growing aU our Mangel Seed. Mammoth Long ited, Champion Yellow Globe, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard, lOd per lb for small quantities. j .-■.■*. FIELD OARROTS. FIELD OARROTS. . They are the finest that can be selected, and experience prompts us to say that nothing better can be offered. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Red, Giant Green Top, White Belgian, &C..&C, from 2s 6d per lb. ' , ONION SEED. ONION SEED. Brown Spanish 4s 6d per lb. ■ ■ : SEED POTATOES. .This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose— l6lob for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs for Is ; Bruce— l6lbs for Is ', Myatt's Ashleaf — 241bs for Is 3 Otago Cup Eyes— 2olba for Is; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 6* per sack. Lapstone Kidneys — 241bs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 6s per s«ck, delivered anywhere within the Belt. COLOURED STARCH, COLOURED STARCH, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouseß, 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 famouß Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Aehburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tina. REDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best branda of Kerosene, and also of Timaru Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. A large shipment of Crockery of evory description has just 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 FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON. Q. RE A T SPECIAL PTTR CH A S E .8 ALE JAMES MELLOR [IAS M.ADE AN EXCRAORI INARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRvS OF MEN'S, WOMKNS, AND CHILDREN'S LI STES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of. the benefit derived by him ia this v ' *' Purchase. : HERE ARE SO&IE QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6a 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, largo size 7s 20 Men's Shoolers,Bs 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10a 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6i - 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, usr,al 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19a, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual - to 30s I , . 3 8 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12/6 d, usual | 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 25a, usual 30a 36s 6d ioo Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8a 9d . price) ■ *** 20 Youths' Best Shooters 103, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices; and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, *#& fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can mak« 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 PUROHASE"SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. ~ WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS . OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m oar New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLITT&CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. ■- Ojtfices and Stores WEST STREP ASHBURTON. _ . — . .  XXTE ABE NOW SHOWING A TOLL ASSORTMENT ( F PLANET JUNE," HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc., AND INVITE INSPECTION. — — x JOHN ORR AND CO.



Public Notices. FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION. milE ADJOURN i- D MEETING of bur _I_ gesses will be held at the Brigad Meeting Room on THURSDAY the stl >inst., at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 11 28 , Secretary. NOTICB OF APPLICATION FOR £ TRANSFER OF. LICENSE. I HENRY BATES, ot Aahburton, being . the holder of a Publican's License ie respect of the house and premises situate al Aahburton, and known as the Commercial Hotel, do hereby .give notice that I deßirc to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Aahburton, on the 3rd day of December, apply for a Transfer of the aaid license from myself to Henry Frederick Britton, my appointee. Dated the Isth day of October, 1896. 1130 . , .. HENRY BATES. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., Ltd* NO SALE WILL BE HELD AT ASHBURION YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, NEXT SALE wilTbTheld at TINWALD YARDS on - . . * . TUHSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. ALBERT ROBERTS, Secretary. FRIEDLANDER Bros , Ltd., HANMER & GRAVES, DAVID THOMAS, and H. ZANDER, Auctioned a. ll 21 : : — i • ASHBURTQN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. < >__ ' ALL accounta.against the Society must be rendered by THURSDAY, November 5, or they will not be recognised. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 11 17 _. Secretary. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mr Rkx. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above t.ompiauy, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly call ab the office of Mr John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 ASHBURTON PROHIBITION LEAGUE. AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League, held October 16, ' 1896, the following resolution was carried unanimously :--" Tbab this meeting urgeß ] all Temperance People throughout the Ashburton Eloctorate, not to pledge their votes until the party has had an opportuni'y of selecting a candidate at the representative meeting, to be held m the ODDFELLOWS' BALL, At an Early ' Date.'' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 At 2.30 p.m. TYJPE-WbITING OFFICE, ARCADE CHA.MBFRS. * MI S S G 11 A H AM will V>tt glad to receive orders for COPYING DOCUMENTS, either" i pgal or General ; also, M.S.S", of eveiy des- cription. ' . All orders strictly private. Terms, &c, on application Licensed to Sell St^mp*. 33 A. LAWBIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING, SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direob from the Manufacturers, with the T ATEST ■ IY/TOST ' FASHIONABLE * XTBEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULE, BErGE, OREPOTSS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goodi i Held m Stock All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Establish- ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, S AUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS Acland, Dudley, and Co. ACLAND, DUDLEY, & CO., Land, Estate, Live stock,* Financial Agents, and Sharebrokers. FOR SALE,-* A Cifid ACRES . Splendid Sheep rkVJr \Jf \J Country, rolling downs with .all Improvements. lAAA Acres Flat Good Sheep lUUU Country. iyr\f\ Acres Part Agricultural. Kf\ ACRE Farms to 2000 Acres t)\J of all classes. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, Christchurch. SHEEP FOR SALE. __. J IQAA Good etraight line Hoggets lOUU m Wool. 7 Off shears delivery December. Various Sums of Money to Lend at koweqb Current Rates. ' 'JO 252



Election Notices. 1 ASHBUKTON ELECTION. MB JOHN McLACHLAN TT7ILL- ADDRESS TH*E ELECTORS IN THE DROMORE SCHOOLROOM, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AND AT EALING SCHOOLROOM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 8 P.M. Ladies Specially Invited. 11 20 Tenders. THE~EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OP NORTH CANTERBURY. rjIENDERS are invited for the erection of JL a Side School at Hinds. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Orb, Aahburton, and at the office of the Board, NormaVschool, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received Is'ot Later. than NOON on SATURDAY, the 14th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily .accepted. • - H. 0. LANE, . Secretary. Christchurch, November 3, 1896. 11 22 TENDERS. , rFIENDERS are invited for the Lease for I three years of forty acres, R;S. 25535, with buildings thereon. The property adjoioß the Racecourse, and lately occupied by Mr E. J. Cox. Tenders received up to MONDAY NEXT, 9th inst. The highest tender not necessarily accepted. 11 7 T. BULLOCK. —— mv i ■mi i i q Amusements. .; COMING, T) ROBA SC O and PINLAY'S GREAT COMBINED SHOWS, AND CIRCUS ! CIRCUS ! ( And will Open m Ashburton on FRIDAY NEXT, KOVEMBER 6 Location — Paddock Immediately behind the Post Office. Splendid Stud of Performing Horses and Ponies — 40 m number. An Array oi Artistic Celebrities, 1112 ■ ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL, Ashburton. JLJL THE REV. HASKETT "SMITH, M.A. TO-NIGHT, At 8 p.m. CONSTANTINOPLE THE SUBLIME j OR THE CRISIS IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE. A mcsb entrancing and thrilling Enter- tainment, containing a full account from personal knowledge and experience of the burning question of Armenia, followed by a really magnificent series of limelight views of the MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD. Admission — 3s, 2s, and Is ; children half- price. Plan and tickets at Mr H. M. Jones. 10 198* W. LOCKLEY. t*r-~wxt*n m uum wwinwiiliim — — « Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, -1896. COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT MESSRS FRIEBL AND ER BROS. , Ld. , have received- instructions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auction on above date, opposite their Offices, v WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, viz. — 8 HORSE - POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVA TORS, WATER CART, HUT, &o This Plant is m first class working order, and is for absolute sale. ***• Sale at 12 o'olook. ■*' ' R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 250 ' Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. PRICE— £2 PER-i&CRE. 1 AQ ACRES, fenced and m its native JLOO state, near Maronan, being R.S. 27929. Very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ~ FOR SALK Good Sheep Country, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. 2475 ACBBS 2475 Terms and Full Particulars furnished on Application. T. BULLOCK. ' F OR SAL E — At a Reduced Price. SUBURBAN Residence conveniently situated just beyond the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, the Rev. A. Blake's. On account of his having removed to the North Island, a speedy Q ale is desired at a reduced Price. Liberal Terms. ■ Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 9 ACRES, situated at the corner of Racecourse and Middle Roads, Allen- ton, with small Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted T. BULLOCK, Agent. ' TO LET. "** Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN. f>l AX PRICE REQUIRED FOR 2i 'ACRES 2\ With Dwelling of four rooms, etc. , situated just at the back of the English Church, Tinwald, between Harland and Grove streets. The owner, Mr Joseph Hopwood, having made up his mind to sell at the reduced price named above, reasonable terms can be arranged. Apply at once to ■ V. BOLL.OOK.



•, Hanmer and Graves. 1 WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale ■ or shipment. 5 ARRANGEMENTS have been made by '. which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christohurch or : . Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared ' to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made speoial arrangements for that. purpose. -• <• ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. • ■ ■ Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER^ WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we eln.ll be , represented at the . Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as I well as at Asliburton. Ail Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS ANT) BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS 1 AND BINDERS, and shall keep their ' Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agent 9 for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, ana have on hand ' Stocks of Ryegraes, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnip?, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All 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 ANGLO-OONTIIJINTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to hook orders. Price? on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for it vestment Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. ' Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XT7TE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on . Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English* markets. Our Ashburton Stores are bo well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christohurch a NEW STORE is being specialty built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take place— At Chriatchurch, November 20, 1896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. V^TE HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND JbJATING POTATOES.., [ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. j ; . \ TTTE ARE LANDING AND.BOOKING \ ORDERS FOR I•. . . Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT XO WEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. -TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE. THREBHING PLANT, Consisting of BIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All m First Class Order. FRIEDLAtfDER BRCS,, Limieo.



I At a meeting of the Auckland Trades and ( Labour Council yesterday, Mr J. Fawcus presiding, a discussion took place on the wages paid to the City Counoil workmen, employees m the local Bawmills and others. It was stated that the City Council laborers were paid 63 a day and yard men m the mills 58, out of which many of them had to support a family. The general opinion of the Council was that the wages of these men ought to be increased m consequence of the rise of rents and the increased pay m other callings. , D. Thomas. AEOADE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client, to Sell by Public auction, at the above date and fixture, — IBAY MARE, syrs, 14 hands, broken to , saddle and harness ; trial. 1 CHESTNUT FILLY, 3yrs off, 14 hands, broken to saddle and double harness D. THOM <8, 11 25 Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICE*. AUCKLAND GOLD MINES. ASHBTJRTON AGENCY. T7U)R SALE — Promoters' Shares m these Mines, Sp'endidly situated and Specially selected. Early application necessary. Office : BULLOCK'S ARCADE. 1126 IMPORTANT TO FRUITGROWERS AND FARMERS. NOW that the merits of •• DEATH ON ! SCALE" is known throughout the 1 district, and the spiing being the very I P j best season for Application, farmers ' j oan have their trees dressed very reasonably with Guarantee) by applying to A. H. ! LIGHT, agent for Death on Scale, Care Central Hotel, Ashburton. j ■ Agent for Patent Spray Pump complete 1 with Spray and Jet. Below ia one of the many Testimonials reoeived. I To TONKING AND Co., Wellington. ' I have much pleasure m testifying to the | i merits of your *• Death on Scale." I have f j used it on all my trees, and m every case the • \ result has been highly satisfactory It not 8 only killed scale and American blight, but 8 appeared to renew the health and vigour of • the trees dressed with it. The above results • were obtained after six weeks application. a Wishing you every success, ! 8 Faithfully yours, JOHN O'GKADY. r Winchmore, September 30 }896, 10 7 I For Indigestion, the best remedy is un i d,oubtedly No^to^'s Oamobjujs PillS. They 3 cab confidently be recommended as being ' mild m operation and absolutely free from \ injnrioua drugs, Acting at once as a splen- j dm tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 1 100 yeari they have proved uiequallec 5 for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m i bottles Is l^d, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Mcdi- I me Vendors throughout the worK, £ I impla, uf« and certain remedy



£50,. £10, £10, £5, given away for i ngle guess. Send stamp for particulars am rculsratoßox 176 P. 0., Wellington-