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AUSTRALIAN MEAT.

London, October 7

Mr Cooke, of Melbourne, has arranged for direct shipments of Aus tralia meat to several provincial ports.

CHAFFEY BROS.

The debenture holders of the Chaffey Company have authorised granting an option for : four months to purchase their interest m the assets of the Com pany for JBBO.OOO net, otherwise they will accept^ the Melbourne offer of jeiOO.OOO subject to the necessary out-

goings.

THE CZAR'S VISIT to PARIS

Paris, October 8

An explosion took place m the Place de la Concorde to-day, and created some little excitement ) but the police attribute it to the setting off of fire jworks.

Hampstead Town Board.

The 'first meeting of the h«wly elected Hampstead Town' Board was held last evening. Present — Messrs E. J. Stillwell, JS. Mahood, J. H. Maynard, J. W. Hardley, H. A. Pickford. H. McElrea, and A. Hendry. CHAIRMAN, ETC. The Clerk took the chair, and after reading a letter from the returning officer, notifying the result of the poll, called upon tfielneeting to elect a chairman. Mi J. H. Maynard was the only person proposed, and was unanimously elected. Taking the chair he thanked the Board for the honor done him and trusted members would be punctual m attendance, brief m the despatch of business, and generally do their best to assist m working for the beuefib of the district. He had ud doubt they Would get on pleasantly together. 1 FINANCIAL. The clerk theu read a statement of the financial position of the Board, with assets and liabilities, and the ordinary revenue and expenditure. Mr McElrea enquired if there was any No. 2 account now m existence, and was answered m the negative. ROLL. The transfer of a section from Mr Thomas Crawford to Mrs M. J. Kerr was notified, and the alteration ordered to be made on the roll.

Mr John Orr applied to have his name taken off the roll for certain sections which he stated did uob belong to him. The clerk was directed to reply that the Bo Aid will be pleased to take Mr Orr'a name off, if he will inform them to whom the lections belong. SUBSCRIPTION. A subscription Jiab was received m aid of the family of Mr Thomas Bracken, the poet, and ordered to lie on the (able. WORKS COMMITTEE. The Chairman, Messrs Mahood, Hardley, j and McElrea were appointed a Works Committee, and aaked to report at next meeting on au overflow of storm water complained of by Mr Higgins, and on any necessary wot ks required m the district. RATE COLLECTOR It was resolved to ouucel the appointment of the rate collector, and appoint the cletk to the office. * • ■ OORSB. The ranger waa iuatructed to ace the Police Sergeant with reference to the gorse about the Police Reserve. MEETINGS

It was resolved that the Board meet oi the second Friday m each month.

FINANCIAL.

The signatures of members were ordered to be furnished to the Union Bauk, with a notification that cheques would be signed by any two. Some small payments made by late mem bers were confirmed, Mr McElrea dissenting, as he understood the work was not autho rised.

Accounts amounting to £15 18a 4d were passed, and the Board sat aa a

Asaburton Amateur Smimming Club

The annual general meeting of this Club was held at the School of Music on Friday, 9th in»r. The captain, Mr A. Harrison, occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance of members. The balance sheet was read showing the amount m hand to be £1 2s lid after paying all liabilities, with assets of £3, and after expressions of pleasure at the Club's satisfactory condition, it was unanimously accepted. A report of the Ciub's doings throughout the year was made by the chaitfnan, m which reference Was made to the reported defaulting of the Club for rent. This matter had been amicably Bettled by the Sports Association's acceptance of a proportionate amount, through the want of water m the bath. The report also referred to the Club's appre ciation of the kindness of their Patron, Mr G. A. M. Buckley, m presenting valuable prizes for the monthly races. The following officers were then elected : — Patron, Mr 6. A. M. Buckley; President, Mr David Thomas; Vice-presidents, Messrs J. Dore, W. St. Q. Douglas, Hugo Friedlander, T. Rollttt, Dr Greenwood, Dr Leahy, Donald McLean ; Captain, .. Mr J. C. Lane ; Treasurer, Mr,, G. . Jesaon 'Secretary, Mr W. Burns; Committee, Messrs H. N. Anderßon, P: Cookson, H. A. Gates, Wilkie, R. Upton; Auditors, Meßsrs A. Harrison and Mitchell. The appointing of delegates to the New Zealand Swimming Association was deferred, pending the re moval of headquarters to Christchurch. A hearty vote ot thanks was passed to the outgoing officers, and especially to Mr Harrison for his valuable services to the Club, which concluded the meeting. At a committee meeting held immediately after, it was decided to arrange for the 19th of November as opening day, the programme to consist of 30yds Dash, Costume' Race, Leapfrog Race, Drum Race, 'and 30yds Back Race for trophies, to conclude with a polo match, particulars of which will be duly advertised.^ ;'

A Press Association telegram from Wel lington says that government has decided td bring down a Banking Bill on Monday, to pive effect to the recommendations of the House Banking Committee; The debate on the Bill » n d report will be taken together, and ia expected to last two days. It is understood the Bill will not propose any Alteration m th^J^kem^f liquidation of the | Colonial B&^j^Ksloltl^£Tiie session is not expcctedjtololoß©nJlsfbVeTriday. The :^sni|urtcW rsedtlon of the North, Canterbury branch of the New Zea'and Education Institute met to-day. There was a very good attendance. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, and from the secretary' of the Christchurch branch. A delegate was selected to repre the section at the New Zealand Educational Conference. It was agreed to write to the Board re publishing school reports and direct payment of salaries. The next meet ing was fixed for the first Saturday m November. If you want delicious Coffee; try tho celebrated family Brand; to be obtained everywhere,

I'HE iSffIBtJRION GUABbIAN': SATCEDAS, OCTOBER 10, 1896.



Business Notices I FECULTNA. FECULINA. I THE PERFECTION OF CWKK F! OUR. 3i r l PKR PACKET C^ 1 I " v PER PA.CKTT t> a l FLETCHER BROS. SAVING rf-cpfv-d a large cuisijjnnrinnr of fch« cplehrated Feculina or Cake Flour, we are enabled to sell it ( h -upor than any othfr store m Ash- burton. FEOULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared Flour for producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of time, trouble, and expense. FECQLTNA may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice Cheese Oakrs Madeira Oakes Sultana Oakes Sponge Ginger Bread Raspberry Buns Currant Cakes Sponge Cakes Rice Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakes Cocoanut Cakes 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 you? homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Aehburfcon for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. BEDUCTION. REDUCTION. 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 Ciockery of every 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. SEED POTATOES This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose — 161bs for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs tor Is ; Bruce— l6lb* for Is ; Myatt's Ashleaf — 24lbs for Is , Otago Cup Eyes— 2o!bs for Is ; Beauty of He.bror — Hlbs for Is ; Bath Kidney — 241bs for Is, 6* per sack. Lapstone Kidneys — 241bs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Dtrwents— 6s per snek, delivered anywhere within the Belt. TUBNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially seltcted roots, and are always carefully tested ingrowth before being sent ou^ and none are supplied but wlmfc are really strong and robust. Carter's hlephant Swede, Devoris 1 ire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, • 1 Aberdeen Purple T»p Yellow, Fosterton I Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. I Also m Stock — The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds. SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. WE, as Agents for Nimnio and Blair, Feed Merchants, are authorised to oder two Special Prizes of Seeds, to the value of 10s 6d — one for the best Collection of Vegetable.-, nnd ihe other for the best Collection of Flowers, grown from Messrs Niu'ino and Blair's Seeds', purchased during the present season. FLETCHER" BROS^v. CASH SUPPLY STORES. rpHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH KE- PAIRING EbTABLI-HMENT IN THE DISTRICT: S. SALE X, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With Sound X Reliable Workmanship* £T THE LARGEST£STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE 10 BE FOUND AT ! S. SALEK'S, I WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. McDonald & mcdiaemid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipmeub of NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known . BOSTOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c'ass Boot •at a Reasonable Price ' should nob fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE, DUKE of YORK, aud other brandH '"t ■; BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, ub priceß that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children'B CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and Btrap ; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. : Ladies* Canvas Shoes, from ... ... ... 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from .'. 5 3 3d (worth bs 6a ) Ladies' Walking Shoeo, from ... 4 3 gd A few lines of la?t season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to clear Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really Firsb-class Slipper, good value at 4s, now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewu Ualmoruls— usual price from 22s to 26s 6d — All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT THE THE. CASH BOOT SHOP, „. KICHnr.AS, Manager . 1 -ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." :o. / WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari A LARGE' SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS . ■■-■ i» the Newest Patteyjs and Best Qualities. In order to meet the Demands of our L^rge and Increasing Business, we are showing this Se> son probably THE LARGEST STOClt^pF NEW GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton. represtnfcine the LatesPproduction of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. KW CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits •• before the Show" will greatly obliee and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early ' before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAD~^BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Akmiuek's Chriatehurish Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses etc., Dyed like New, und pressed ready for wear, '



T. Bullock. TO LET, DWELLING of five Rooms and Sculery, with Bay Window and Verandah, well situated m Cameron street, west. T. BULLOCK. MONBY TO LEND ON approved Freehold Securities m sums to suit Borrowers at lowest current races of interest. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND. 9 ACRE* S , corner of Racecourse and Middle Roads, Allenton, with small Stable thereon. Offers are invited for this property. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK f^i OOD BUILDING SITES, well situated, \JT haviDg two frontages on Havelock Street and Wakanui Road, West, being T.S '8 1126 and 1227, i-acre. These sections are to be sold to cloee accounts. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR~SALE. XMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, X &c 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's fctream, Mount Somera 20 Acres, Wakanui, fronting the sea beach 156 Acres, improved, Willowby' 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 .acres, Ranetitata 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, Scafield, and other properties. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Tj^Oß SALE.— Town Section No. 333 and J3 Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price — £135. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. '|U> LHT, aca low rental, Shi OP and i DWELLING, East btreet south. ,T. BULLOCK. I ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & \J\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATIONS SHOW OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC., 1 .1 Will be held on the | ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FJKIDAY, OCTOBER 30. .LIBERAL PRIZE SCHEDULE, Toeether with Numerous SPECIAL PRIZES, again offered for Competition. ENTRIES (which will Not be considered valid unless accompanied 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. BANANAS, Bananas, ripo and sound, also sweet D.E. Oranges at H. A. i Flowkh's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street,



XTTTANCED, Second-hand Bagß m any Quantity. NEWCASTLE, 'VESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwayu m Stock. ALSO- COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, aud all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own [against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One -trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STRKIST, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool 215 Stores. THE ASHBUKTON SEAT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON ELECTORA.TF. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— JLj 1 Beg to inform you that 1 t<hall be a Candidate for the Mt-ctjnue l the LTBKRAL interest ac the forthcoming eleoiie n, and will meet the • Flectors at tho close of the present Session to explain my views. I am, Lidies and Gentlemen, \ .*■>■>, i Yonrs faithfully, ; : w. a. nAniiiv. 8 60 ' MITCEELL & TUBNEB, WE, the undersigned, bee to notify that m consequence of Mr Turkish having Purchased the interest of the estate of the late Mr W. Mitchell (deceased), m the firm of "Mitchell and Turner" as from First August last, all accounts due to such firm, up to thirty- first July las', Must be PAID AT ONCE to J. C. DUNCAN, -• Arcade, Ashburton, whose receipt will be sufficient discharge. (Signkd)— JOHN ORR, and HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Trustees of the will of the late Mr William Mitchell (deceased). (Signed) H. C. TURNER. Ashburton, October 6, 1896. 10 59 ASHBDRTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. Tp HE 23rd Appropriation of £300 will be' JL ballotted for, m the Orange Hall, on TUESDAY, 13th instant, at 7.30 p.m. The Society has three forfeited shares for Sale, tha purchasers of which will participate (m tne above ballot. 10 45 J. C. DUNCAN, Secretary. " LOST. ~" T OST, one Black Mare trom Alford JLj Forest. No visible brand but scar on rump. Any person giving such information as will load . to hor recovery will be rewarded. ■. - '. W. GILHAM, 10 63 Buthßide,



1 _____ Business Notices IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Tl/TESSR? G. L. BEATS ft CO. thank the public of A^hbnrion and District for the very liberal support bestowed on them during the last three years, and beg to annouuce that they have disposed of Ihe Stock and Goodwill of their Ashburton Business to their late Manager, MR A. P. WILLIAMSON, and for whom they solicit a continuance of the very liberal patronage accorded them m the past. A. P. WILLIAMSON, HAVING TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS from his late employers, trusts that by keeping the stock "up to date " m every particular, and giving the best i possible value for " READY MONEY ONLY, to retain the valuable support -j accorded to his predecessors , g^S 58 NEW GOODS FOR THE COMING SEASON NOW OPENING UP. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND OUTFITTEE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Q. BE A T SPECIAL P"V RCHASE SALE JAMES IZeLLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 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 6s 9d, u c ual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, largo size 7s- -20 Men's Shooters 89 9ri, 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 20s. usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gen's' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14a to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3s 6d 160 Ladies 1 ft lace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual | 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 16s 6d 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7a, usual 8s 9.1 price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12 j 9J 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, a> d fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid termj. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPrEMBER 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.



Handier and Graves. *LW A UCTIuNfcKR. WE BEG TO NOTIFY J HAT WK HAVE ENGAGED MR J. B. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we Mull be represented at the Rakaia, Geralriine, and Bangitata Salei, aB well 88 at Ashburton. Ail Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMFR AND GRAVES. 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. ARRANGEMENTS have been made, by- which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburfcon, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepaYed 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 BINDEKS. WE hnve bpen appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDEKS, and shill ktep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necesß<ry Extras for the Machines. SEED?. WE have been appointed Agenti for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Strcks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clovf r, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMKR & GRAVES. SUPEBPHOSPHATE. "VT^TE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou T T first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, an 1 are now prepared to l>o«>k orders. Prices on applicat : on. HANMER ft GRAVKS WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. "Vy"E ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o 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 so well and favorably known that they need no oommont as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch 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 Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS. TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XTTE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PUKE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANUBES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XfiTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Em, All m First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. i^HEAPEST House m Canterbury for v.y Garden and Farm Seeds is Cakson and Cu's. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is ; Flower Seeds front Is dozen, Garden Tools of all eortß.



LFCTURES. THKOSOPHY. IHEOSOPHY AND ITS TK ACHING . TECTURE by LILIAN EDGKR. M.A., J m the ORANGE HALL, on , WEDNESDAY, 'October 14, at 8 pm. Doors open ab 7.30 p.m. Admission by Silver CoiD. Theosophical literature on Sile at cloee • f lecture. 10 71 D. Tnomas. CLEARING S\Lt<\ NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, opposite the Domain. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mrs W. C. Davis, who is removing to Highbank, to Sell by ( Public Auction, HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, i Consisting of — Drawing Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Hall and hedroom Furni- ture, Kitchen Utensils, Pot Plants, Mangle, Hay, Cow, and a large number of Sundries. ■* " AT THE SAME TIME- TWO ACRES OF RICH LAND. Upon it is erected a well-built House of nine rooms, Bath-room, Wash-house, etc. ; also a good Orchard of we I- telected fruit trees. Sale at 12.30. I DAVID THOMAS, I 1068 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, t-UTuBER 15. CLEARING SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK AT RAKAIA. MR I). THOMAS (ii, c njunction with Messrs H Mati-on >in<l Co.), has received instructions from A. Sturry, E«(|., who has let his faint for a term, to Sell !>y I'nlilic Auction, at the HOMESTEAD, NfcA>< R KAIA, The Whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Comprising — SHEEP. lAAA CROSSBRED EWFS and lUUU LAMBS /3AA FOUR-TOOTHS, principally OUU WETHERS O^A HOGUETS Of\ RAMS. HORSES. 1 A DRAUGHT MARES and JLU GELDINGS LIGHT HORSES. CATTLE. 1 COW, 1 HEIFER, T YEARLING IMPLEMENTS. 3Drayß, 2 Reapers and Binders (Wood's) 2 Strippers, 1 Broadcast Sower. 1 Drill, 1 Cambridge Kollei (10ft), Disc Harrows, 1 Three-Furrow Plough, 1 Double-Furrow Plough, Harness for twt lye horses, Sundries too numerous to particularise. At the siime time I will offer on account of Mr W. Lewis, Rakaia, 9£ owes Rich Land, 8 acres being wheat, and lg acre am Clover— Sectiou No. 21, Rakaia. Terms t sale. Sile at 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided. H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. 10 53 T. Bullock. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. TINWALD. 2£ Acres, situated between Hariand and Grove Streets, with Dwelling thereon. MR T. BULLOCK lias received in- structions from Mr Joseph Hopwood to Sell 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 ib erected a Dwelling House of four rooms, with conveniences ; albo other buildings ; suitable for a family man, being close to a School. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment. Sale commences at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 10 64 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBEIi 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 Auctiou 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 COITAGE of Five Rooms, with all conveniences ; also detached Wash- house and other Buildings. % ,' .' >; The property is m a very healthy locality, | \ within three minutes, walk of the Domain, and the land is of good quality for garden purposes. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Terms Liberal. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 65 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTuBEB, 17- TOWN PROPERTY, Well situated m Burnett street, also Section and Cottage, Eton street, Hampstead. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the 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. 64.8, containing a Quarter 'Apre, Bur- nett street west, on wrii6h;is. erected anew dwelling house otaaven< rodms. This property is well situated, being not far from the business centre of 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, Notb Time or Sale— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, JO 76 Auctioneer. ,



THE SOUDAN. [per press association — copyright.] C aiko, October 9 Genual ' i«cln m r h>s arrived here from Dongola. (synopsis of nkw advertisements. ) Wesley Church - To-morrow, Home Mission Anniveisary. T. Bullock — Important Salf s of town and suburban properties. I ruatees of late W. Mitchell (deceased) — Notice re accounts. D. Thomas — re Wool; and Clearing S*'e, at W. C Davis. Friediander Bros, — Be Wool and Thresh- ing Plant for sale. Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- tion Show, Tuesday and Wednesday, 27 and 28 October. R. Bird — Tenders for House near Tinwald. Ashburton County Stock and Saleyarde Company. Ltd. — Annual general meeting, October 27. Lecture on Theosophy — Miss L. Edger, M.A., Orange Hall, Wednesday, October 14. R. Elston — House, 6 rooms, to let. Primitive Methodist Church, To-morrow- Notice. Church. Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 — Holy Communion 11.0 — Morninff Prayer 2.30 — Children's Service 3.30— H01y BapMsm 3 p.m. — (Dromore) Mr W. Bowman-Fox 6 30 — Evening Prayer RKV, A. S. FOX. Tenders. FTIENDEKS are invited for Building a X House, near Tinwald. Plans and specifications at mv office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, October 17, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accep- ted. R. BIRD, 10 73 Architect. rpENDEKS are invited for building Farm JL House at Cairnbrae. Plans and Specifications at my Office. Tenders close on TUE DAY, October 20, ah noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 10 75 Architect. Public Notice? WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBKR\L CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that TFJE FIRST WOOL SALE IN j ASHBURTON WILL BE RKLD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Chrislchurch or Timaru. if necessary. Woolpackf, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. . PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. TIMAKU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW, 189 G. TCESDAY& WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 & 28. T7INTRIES for Sheep, Cattt", and Pigs Fl close on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. AH other Entries on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. Catalogues can be obtained from GORDOS P. WOOD, 10 62 Secretary. ACLAND, DUDJjBY & COT i T AND, ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, AND ! FINANCIAL AGENTS, SHARE- BROKERS, VALUERS, 208 Hereford Street, Cbristohurch. Several Sums of Money to Lend at Current Rates. 10 44 FLEMINGTON DAIRY FACTORY. rnHE PROPRIETOR begs to announce _1_ that arrangements are now complete for taking Milk, from TUESDAY, October 6. Price : 3d per gallon, of 11 lbs. The price realised for Flemington Cheese, last season, equalled the Highest rates obtained m the Colony. W. E. BOND, 10 34 Proprietor. ~~ ELGIN SCHOOL. A CONCERT and B*ll will ho held m the on FKIDAY Evening, October 16. Admission to Concert Id. Ball, Double Ticket 2s 6d. Extja Lady Is. Refreshments provided fur HALT/. Concert commences at 8 p.m. 9 209 A^HBURTON COUNT? STOCK AND SALE YARDS CO., LIMITED. fTIHE fourteenth Annual General Meeting JL of Shareholders will be held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street, on ttJESTjAY, October 27, 1896. . Busineßi-^-To reoeive Directors' Report »bd Balance Sheet. To elect two Directors m the place of Messrs F. B. Standish and Hugo Friediander, both of whom are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. To elect an Auditor. And other General Business. ALBERT ROBERTS, Secretary. Forms of Proxy must, be ; lodged at the Company's office not leas than 72 hours prior to the meeting. ' Extract from Articles of Association : "Three clear days, at least, before the meeting at which an election of Directors iB to take place, any member who intends to propose either himself or any other person as a candidate for election, shall give to the Secretary or other officer appointed by the Directors, a notice m writing under his hand, signifying his intention to become a candidate, or give the name of the candidate intended to be proposed by him, and m default of such notice the candidate shall oov be eligible." 10 72



BOARD OF HEALTH. The Inspector reported he had found parts of dead animals lying m one of the pig yards attached to a slaughter house, and the new floor bad not yet been put m. The other yard was m fair order. Some persons were depositing tins and rubbish m some gullies. The Works Committee were appointed a Committee of the Board of Health, which concluded (he business.