Town Edition. Primitive Methodist Church

Twenty-first Anniversary.

In accordance with long established custom, the. annaal tea meeting of the .Primitive Methodist Church was held on j Show day, and was us usual most satie-' factory to all concerned. The Ashburton Brass Band generously attended, and soothed and cheered the crowd by playing several selections in front of the ohurch. Tea commenced at 4.30, and from that hour until 7.30, a constant succession of visitors kept the fair attendants actively employed, .about four hundred partaking of tea. The tables, which were very tastefully decorated and loaded with a great variety of good things, from the toothsome sandwioh to the juicy orange, were provided and presided over by Mesdames Addis, Cooper, J. and S. Hard ley, James, Olphert, Robinson, Trezise, and Watkins, at>d Misses Tucker and Watkins. The bachelors' table was attended by Misses Robinson, Frißby, Maidens, and Tait, who were most assiduous in their attentions to the numerous patrons of their table. *

The publio meeting commenced at eight o'clock, the church being orowded to the doors. Rev. J. Olphert presided, and gave a brief account of ihe work of the year, in which he mentioned that pastor and people had worked most harmoniously together, and their efforis had not been without visible results. During the year the older portion of the church had been re-roofed ..with iron, asphalt paths had been laid down round the building, and nearly £100 had been paid or promised towards the parsonage buildiDg fund. As soon as they were sure of £150 they would "arise and build." Rev. C. Abernethy gave an instructive and enter taining address on "The pulpit and the pew," in which he sketched the ideal preacher and hearer. Miss Sears also gave an excellent address on " The privileges and duties of Christians." Several choice anthems were contributed by the choir in a most efficient manner, under the leadership of Mr H. Leggott, with Mrs Davis at the organ. Miss bears was in excellent voice, and eang with great taste and expression "The Promised Laud" and "Jerusalem*" Miss Barratt's rich contralto was heard to great advantage in the solo "The Better Land." Mrs Maraden wns also well re ceived, and loudly applauded for her render ing of '* Home Memories " The duet " The Sea of Glass" was. splendidly given by Misses Barratt and Sears. Mr Lane proved an able acoompaniajb. After the usual votes of thanks, proposed by Mr Watkins and seconded by Mr Lill, the benediction was pronounced, and thus closed a most success ful gathering. In addition to all the provi sions for the tea being given, about £8 10a was received in oash donations, and it is expected that the proceeds will not fall far short of £30.

The anniversary services were conducted by Miss Sears on Sunday. "- Three services Were held, and at each the church was crowded. The subjects of discourse were " The indwelling of the Holy Ghost,'' " The open door," and " Birds wiser than men." Miss Seais dealt with her subjects in a c ear and comprehensive manner, and impressed the truths of the Goßpel upon her hearers in a way calculated to produce good results. The choir again contributed several ambems, and Miss Sears some solos in good style. The offerings for the day were £5 Is— just one shilling in advance of last year.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Great Enthusiasm of the Sound

Money Men.

"Boiling Excitement."

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) *

V "Washington, November 2 '** Ohsncey ipr'p^w speht ten hours amongst the railway men addressing meetings. Flags were displayed along his entire f tiute, and he believes eight hundred thousand railway men will vote for McKinley. At Bryan's meetings the Socialists insulted the national flag, whereas McKinley's followers display it at every meeting, and the cry waa " Vote for the flag," The latter's party claim that 311 votes are safe for him, and 26 probable. Bryan's men claim 255 safe, and that they have the best chance of securing 75 others, The United States is in a condition of boiling excitement. Frequent riots have taken place, the chief offenders being free silverites. Ottawa, November 2

The feeling among nine-tenths of the Canadians is in favor of McKinley.

CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK.

Acquittal of Accused Officials.

Melbourne, November 2

In the case against the Dieectors and Auditors of the Oity of Melbourne Bank the jury returned a verdict of " Not Guilty," and they . were dis charged. Tbe jury desired to add a rider owing to a difference of opinion as to the management in the years 1892 and 1898, but the Judge said he could not ftllow it, therefore the verdict of " Not Guilty " was recorded.

THE WHEAT MARKET.

(PHB PBESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYBIGHT )

London, November 2 Foreign wheat is firm; English is one •hilling lower. The average price in country tnirktti for ihe last week was 30s 9d.-

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYIUGHT J The Famine in India. London, November 1 The Queen and Lord George Hamii ton,|Secret*ry of State for India, have c ibled messages of sympathy to India respecting the threatened famine, and promise assistance should the worst expectations be realised. The Simla correspondent of the Times says the drought arises from neglect of irriga tion. Many works which would yield a return of seven per cent are left untouched. Handsome Bequest. The late Alfred Marriptt bequeathed the sum of £400,000 to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel. Russian Diplomats. St. Petersburg, November 2. Count Schouvaloff is improving. Count Delianoff, Russian Minister of Publio Instruction, has been attacked by paralysis. The New Bishop of London. Dr Oreighton, Bishop of Peter borough, has been appointed Bishop of London, in succession to Dr Temple. The Pope and jParnellism. Rome, November 2. The Pope has issued a propaganda authorising Bishop Nulty, Homan Catholic Bishop of Meath, to compel priests to disavow Parnellism. Six priests have already been warned that they will lose their parishes if they disobey orders. Bismarck's Revelation. j Berlin, November 2. ! Bismarck's organ says the existence | of the Secret treaty was concealed in deference to Russian views, and is only published now in order to prevent Germany approaching England. The Kaiser has had a prolonged interview with the Chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe, in reference to the recent revelations. Marriage in High Life. Paris, November 2 The marriage of the Duke of Orleans and a daughter of Archduke Joseph of Austria, tafees place on Thursday. • Anarchists. Copenhagen, November 2. Five anarchists have been arrested here.

LATEST ITEMS.

Wheat was sold in Ashburton, on Satur • day, at 4a 3d a bushel on the trucks.

The to'lowing are the official dates of the District Court sittings at Ashburton for the year 1897 :— January 8, March 12, May 14, July 9, September 10, and November 12.

In view of the large overdraft, and the little work there will be to do for some time, the Borough Council has given all itß labour gang a week's notice, with the exception of the foreman and the water ranger.

The Domain Board yesterday granted the Fire Brigade the use of the sports ground free of charge for Anniversary Day. ho other body had applied for the Domain on that day, and in the absence of any other application a close day was granted.

~ A cablegram announcing the result of the race for the Melbourne Cup, which is fixed for to-day, may be expected to reach us about 7.30 o'clock, immediately' after which extras will be issued from this office, and may be obtained from Mr F. Clark, Eaa Street.

We are promised a visit on Friday from Probasco and Finlay's ciroua. Readers who attended the laßt performance of Fitzgerald's oiroub ia Aehburton will remember the •• talking' horse, Mahomet," and recalling that highly educated quadruped will not require their memory refreshed as to tbe fact that his trainer was Mr Probasco. That gentleman entered into partnership in Dun edin with Mr Finlay and there formed the oompany now travelling. The circus and all its fittings are a Dunedin production, and cost to put in working order no less a sum than £3300. The trained horses are quite an interesting show in themselves, and the whole oompany is highly spoken of by the southern press.

TELE *BHBORItiIS GDAEDIAN : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1396,



STUD NOTICE. H I ■■'■ ■ ll* ' \j% W\ WTK '■'■ y s? TO STAND AT COMMERCIAL i STABLES, ;^ < : M ASHBUBTON, :| PEINCE IMPERIAL, I By Hambletonian Bell Boy, dam Princess, Hambletonian Bell Boy by Ulster Chief, 1 by Rjadyk'a Hambletonian— dam Lady ' Olster. -| Terms.— £s, to be paid on or before Ist. | Jmixmry, 1897 ; <r £4 at- tin*-.; of service. ' Apply ".$ 3 246 D. ocN PRICE BL AOE.WOOIJ ABDAL.LAH, | - Sire of th« rhui-t record /icJ waning horses '.J in New Zealand, | WILL stand this Season at Ashburton. ':< and travel the neighborhood, BLAGK~OAVE. 1 By Blackwood AbdaUah— dam Miss Cave. Will atand at Kblmar, Lyndhnrst, and ' ::i travel' the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, - Methven, and Rakaia districts. '>i For Terms and farther information apply • , •to ■ ■-N -. ■ -.. $ MAX FRIEDLANDER, : 9 221 Or Grooms in Charge. ~ .4 j O JKAVEL AbHjBUBTON AND "j 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICT, -^ THAT WELLrKNOWN 1 TROTTING STALLION j BALTIMORE. ;| Black Horse, two -white hind feet and ■'■$ white star on forehead, standing 16 handa i high ;by Blackwood AbdaUah, dam Jess by 4' Qaicksilver. 1' BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- -^ vear-old at Ch'tistchurch and Ashburton in .-■.:'■? 1891, beating large fields, and 'for the best "~i trotting stallion at Ashburton in 1895. 1 Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle ii at Plumpton and Dash Handicap ab '■$ Ashburton. a Season mares served last year and not" :] in foal, half feeß. . v Good paddocking free to January 1, 1897« j AU care taken but no responsibility. * FEES. -Guatantee, £4; Seison, £2; /! "ttroom 53. J For further particulars arpiy-to Grooni in .-^ cha ge, or )>. McCokmick, valett a. 986 -^ GENEKAL TRACY, % Holder of the winning record for two '- miles, ' ~~i WILL STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY " '- MONDAY AND TUESDAY, ..■>*•"■'■ During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. For further particulars, apply j. 0.-N. GRIGG, 9 175 ; " : • -Longbeaoh. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE \ A. 'ILL stand in -Ashburton, and travel * * the Rnkaia, Ashbnrton, and Hinds Districts this season. Au Revoir is a hand- ; Borne chestnut horse, and stands 15 3 hands • high .■.■'..-..•■■ • For Pedigree see cards. j The follcvviug are a. few of Au Revoir's i per f-'i m-;ro»r i -D,.J O. Au'utni! meetjof — | .^r.e.wit-!!* Pv; r.-:»' ;n-i Weliei Hin diiap, 100 - i i-ovs. l)J('. Hopeful s r>ikea, 120 sovs. — - ■ D..1.0. Fiyii g Hrtiidicap. 100 H' vs ; hea'ing , Paranm. »n < Lady Zeinndl D J. C. Ti-rtdexineuN- HBncHcap, 120 sovs--- D J.C. '■'■ St Andrew s. Hatidicap', 180 aovs; btating : Saracen and' others. C.J.C. Stewards' ; Handicap, 200 sova. C.J-C._ Metropolitan .] ; Stakes, 400 so. -s ; beating Liberator, Prime Wat den and IchDien. Palmerston Cup, 200 eovs. D. J.C. For bury Handicap, 200 bovs $ beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, * and others. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 sovs ; beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, ; 115 sovs ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and '" Saracen. " Hinds.—- Wedq£sclay Evenings. TERMS — SeaBOD," £2 ; Guarantee, £3 • Groomage fee, ss. Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care taken but no responsibility. * ,. — Owaers at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. R. McDONNELL, Groom in charge. 9 120 . • 8 WILL Stand this season at the Owner's Stables, Luiriston, tiavelling t6 METHVEN once a week, and ASHBTTR- TON once a week, THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HOESE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANNY. T^XPERIENCE is a bright bay colt white - -" star on forehead, and white hind^ fetlocks, standing 1& hands 2 inches high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894, also special prize for the best two-year old on the ground, and first) I prize, Ashburton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, j is by .Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. .His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin . (imported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on Trotting) drove" Jenny Tracy a mile in, 2.13} before she lefc America, and he always used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mam- brino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. Ib is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very beat strains of American trotting blood. - v Terms— Three Guineas per Mare ; Groomage ss ; payable at first service. Marea taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. DENIS MoKENDRY, 9 162 Lauriston. TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford forest, and surround* ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MARLBOEOUGH, By Sb George—Farewell. ; MARLBOROUGH was a very good per- former. During his racing career he started \f. in 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds Jfj and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brllianoy §1 and gatneness. .?Jsgiix.'' t - * w He was awarded first priee at last Aahbur* * J ton show. f Owner at time of service held responsible i for f.e. .J? For further particulars, apply to J. MCDONNELL, Jj Albbafton, J



Sport ng. \ A SHBURTON RACING CLUB'S SUM-VJER MEETING . To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse, ON JSATUBDAY, JANUARY 2, 1897. President -Mr J.C. Wason. Vice-Prksi- dknt — Mr Duncai; Cameron. Judge - Mr M. S itt. Stewards —Measra W. to Lytielton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J.~ R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wasou, D. Cameron. Handioafpkb — Mr J. Cres-iwelt. Treasurer — Mr Job... Daviaon. Sstartbr— Mr H. Piper. Clerk of Scales — Mr K. Friedlander ; Clerk op the Course — Mr R. Curtis * —PROGRAMME— (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, wad the New Zealand T).vttiu;.; Associiuicr.). First, Race to &;ari ai 12.30 . I'-Ofbn Welter Handicap, of 30 .v> eecoud horae to receive 5 «o\'s from •-*•'.■ stake; one mile. NominutioL. 15= accEplance 10s, * * 2 — Kolmab Trot Handicap, of 25 %ov-< second horae t,o ruceire 3 auva frout bh-.- stake; t.uomile». NominatiunlO«,ucct.-{'- tance 10s. . / 3— ASHBHRTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, »<i 50 so vs, second horse to receive 5 «ovs from the stake ; one mile and a quarter Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 4— Novel Race, of 25 soya ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the raoe, aud the whole of the proceed* to go the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entry 10'. Five furlongs. s—Pony5 — Pony Race *tt andicap, of 15 sovs, Becond pony to receive 2 sovs from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 inches in height. Seven furlongs. Nomina- tion 10a, acceptance ss. 6 — Spring Handicap, of 30 sovs, second horte to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Five fui longs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. - 7— Hurry Scurry, of 12 sovs, second horae to receive 2 sovs from the stake. - For horses that have not won money. Minimum weight 7at 111b, overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Post entry, 10a. B—Flying8 — Flying Handicap, of 30 bovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, four furloDgs. Nomination, 15s, ac- ceptance 10a. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Race under the rules ot the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. 3. All stakes to be paid in full. 4. All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance fere, go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of aoy one Handicap, after declaration of weights to carry 7lbi, and of two or more handicapi 10. ba penalty. NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all^ Handicaps, ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, aud colors of rider mast be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary not later th»n 9 pm on FRIDAY, December 18, 1896. WEIGHTS. ; I WEIGHTS will be publiahed on or about 8 o'clock in the eveuing of January 1, 1897. , ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for (he Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Stakea, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later th%»i 10 o'clock on the evening of January 1, 1897 JOHN DAVISON, ' i . . . Hon Secretary NOTE— The Tinwald Meeting takes place on January% 1897. 10237: U;*z .Prevent ion ■ is W'NTH pj{ /■■vdV. OF ' C-TJME \ ■• Why ru ; n y ; >ur j-.Vine?."-- ■■'■<m[ ■ V?^wi- '■ y n*in« inu'nov {.Aihr!«;»tb'» ! Mis ; j .■:*:' your < L'.ti li:'-*- ; (TL'?tf '■:>■'■ fA.r,-:"'X:Vii;^ \ .V « s, v **> i< f m iv' i »hich has be«n thoroughly te3^tld til. v "■■ ; h<* world an<l uronort»'j«d T"n«<qu^ -c j > Obtainable from all Stt>i'ekeop*rb ' < ch \gents • . ! EBWAED EEECE & SONS | OHRISTOHUROH AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOOIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington; Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., CM.Q., M.L.O. (Ohalrman) Ehe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M X.Ok (.T)epntj Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq TheHon Edward Biohardson, O.M.G^ M.L.L' John Duncan, Esq /|IHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, 1 AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd th* LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Uhe only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EYERY YEAR lhe Kethod of Valuation adopted by this Society la ot the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Const darably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than th« h?ld by any other office in the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £ 13,000,000 I (Thirteen Millions) | everting ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE 1«4,903 Aim Assured ... £40,084 9 Cash Bonuses Divided .. - .. £6,813863 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONEyear, 1895, £432,523 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting toi, £863,000 aftar making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusef exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIFE in tbe A.M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8£ per cent on lhe total income EDWARD W. I.OW|E, Resident Seoretary. Branoh Office— Custom House Quay, WelliDgtOD JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Oatfaedral Square, Cbrißt church. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton "/ftOBSE GAKDS. HORSE OWNERS can ,ha te the PHOTOS of their HORSES on Hors. Cards, which CAN BE EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE afc the Shortest Notice in the Latest Style, and at Reasonable Rates. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING Co., Ltt>. Ashburtoo, September 19, 1896.



I Business Notices SPECIAL PRIZES. SPECIAL PRIZES. A>HBURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. j FLETCHER BROS. A 8 AGENTS for Nimmo and Blair, Seed Merohants, we are authorised to offer two (2) SPECIAL PRIZES of Seeds, each to the va'ue of 10s 6d ; one for the bes- collection of Vegetables, au > the other for the best collection of Flowers grown from Nimmo anil Bl dr s Seeds, and purchased from us duriug the present season. Vegetable Seeds — 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds — Id per packet, 14 packets at Is. AGRICULTURAL BEBDc?. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. The remarkable success achieved by Messrs Nimmo and Blair at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Show held in June, 1896, in the tection devoted to Agricultural S eds was ' undoubtedly a feather in their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty First Prizes, and eight seconds in competition with a famous firm of Seed Merchants in England. It would be to the advantage of large consumers to get our Samples aud Prices before purchasing eUewhere. TUKNIP fcEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected rootß, and are always carefully ) tested in 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 owt. Carter's Elephant Swede Devonshire Greys tone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fostreton Hybrid Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, &0., &c. MANGEL SERD. MANGEL SEED. j • '■_/•.. The greatest possible care is taken in growing a'l our Mangel Seed. . Mammoth Long Bed, Champion Yellow Globe, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard, lOd per lb for small quantities. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CARROTS. , 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 %6d pet' lb. ;' ONION S RED. ONION SEED. Brown Spanish 4s 61prr lb. SEED POTATOES This ia the Cheapest house in Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose — 161bs for Is ; Queen of Valley — 16lbs for Is ; Bruce — 161bs for Is ; Myatt's Ashleaf > — 241bs for Is, Otago Cup Eyes— 2o!ba for Is; Bath Kidney — 241bs for Is, 6- > per sack Lapstone Kidneys — 241ba 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, Blouses, etc., the necessary Oolor required to preserve the original appearance. To be had in the following colors : — 1 Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope Ladies make your homes look nice and 1 comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRINO BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents in Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it in £lb and lib and 51b and 101b Tins. ; REDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the prioe of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of Timaro Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. ' CROCKERY. CROCKERY. A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to lipnd and having bought in the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cash we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any oi her house in the trade ' FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON. rj.REAT SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE JAMES MELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES ATA GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a Bhare of the benefit derived by him in this 1 Parchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5a 9d, usual 6s 93 * '30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7a 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d . usual 10s 6d 70 Ladietf Canvas 4a 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's A'.bert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhama 20s, usual 303 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usttal 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19a, uaual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 29 lid, usual to 30a 3s 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30a i 16s 6d ' 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half , 20 Men's Shoes 7a, usual 8s 9.1 price). 1 20 Youths' Beat Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price i The whole of t,lm Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will .be 1 offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This ia an opportunity that seldom occurs, a -<\ ' fatherß, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid i ternw. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. , REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, 1 THE SPECIAL PURCHASEJSALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. *» WHEAT. WHEAT. VJiT E ARE PROMPT, CA S H BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. i We are also prepared to Store GralD on Farmers acoonnb in our New Grain Stores West Streeb, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Gornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES rollitT&co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OmoBS and Stores WEST STREE ASHBURTON. » ■ .. . ... : . . XXTE ARE KOW SHOWING 4 FOLL ASSORTMENT OF ''■■'-■ PLANET ; - JUNR," HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLf, Etc., AND INVITE INSPECTION. 5. _ x— — 0 JOHN ORE AND CO.



Election Notices. ASHBURTON ELECTION. MR JOHN MCLACHLAN Xyi^L ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, TO-NIGHT, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 8 P.M. Lidies Specially Invited. 10 255 Acland, Dudley, and Co. ACLAKD, DUDLEY, & CO.. Land, Estate, Live atook, Financial * Agents, and Sbarebrokera. FOR SALE,— A f\f\ Ci A CRES Splendid Sheep Q:\j\J\J Country, rolling downs witb all Improvements. ; 1 AAA Acres Flat Good She6j lUUU Country. Pyf\f\ Acres Part Agricultural, j KA ACRE Farms to 2000 Acr^i tI\J of all classes. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, Chiistohurcb. SHEEP FOR SALE. , . lOAA Good straight line Hoggets lOuU in Wool. "I tA/\ Off shears delivery December. Various Sums of Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates. ■ 10 252 Public Notices. AUCKLAND GOLD MINES AN AGENCY of a Powe ful Auckland Syndicate is opened in Ashburton for the Sale of Promoters' Shares in three mines in the Thames and Coromandel districts. Apply H. A. MACKAY or F. MAKEIG. 11 10 Office, Bullock's Arcade. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mb Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, 1 have uudertaken it. Any i person wishing to sen me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- < ANCE CO., kindly c 11 at the office of Mb John Davison, West street. I A. H. SHURY, ; ■ Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. : 10 201 ; . ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. HPHE Monthly and other payments will *- be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS D A.Y TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 1 p.m _/ to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 5 34 Manager. ASHBURTON T ~ 7 ~- PROHIBITION LEAGUE AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League, held October 16, 1896, the following resolution was carried unanimously : — •• That this meeting urges .all Temperance People throughout the Ashburton Electorate, not to pledge their votes until the party has had an opportunity of selecting a candidate at the representative meeting, to be held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, At an Early Date." THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 At 2.30 p.m. A. LAWEIE, AUNDERS* BUILDING. SPRING AND SUMMER GOOD?. I AM STOCKED, direct from the Manufacturers, with the X ATEST JLj IyrOST FASHIONABLE JTBEFUL GOODS. Pjain and Fancy Dreas Goods in all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULE, BEIGE, OREPONS CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held in Stock , All those in search of Seasonable, Up-to date Goods, oan be confidently JReconv mended to giye thiß" Establish- ' ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS - ■ A OABD ~i\/trs a r\ ri la ridge IYX J\.. KJ. VyLARI£>GE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGINI CQX STREET, ASHBURTON, * tf«mi ok Application,



Amusements. ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL, Ashburton. I I THE REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A. TOMORROW, At 8 p.m. CONSTANTINOPLE THU, SUBLIME ; OR THE CRISIS IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE. A tncßt 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 9 . 10 198 W. LOCKLEY. Tenders^ _•__ Teasing of r^^kvb.: Xf!HE BOROUGH COUNCIL 'OF X SYDENHAM invites Tender* for Leasing Reserve No. 2379, consisting of 847 Acres 2 E.-ods 34 Perches ); SITUATED AT CAIRNBRAE, Now in the occupation of Mr John Small. The lind will be let in either one or 'two lots. Conditions and form of Lease can be seen at the Office of the Council, and at the Borough Council Office, Ashbuiton. Tenders must be delivered at the Borough Council Office, Sydenham, before 5 p.m., on MONDAY, November 16th, 1896. CHAS. ALLISON, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office?, Sydenham, October 27, 1896. 10 246 T. Bullock. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Dwelling, etc, in Peter Street near the Railway Station and Post Office. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr Joseph Leggett, on account of his removing to Highbank, to sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade on the above date, His, property in Peter Street, "centrally situated near the Railway Station and Post Office, being T.S. 528, con- taining one rood, on which is erected a comfortable Dwelling House of Six Rooms, with Verandah and all con- veniences. Also waah'houae, work* shop, stable, etc. This offers a favourable opportunity to those desirous of purchasing, a comfortable residence close to the centre of the town. Inspection invit9d. Terms Liberal. Note time of Sale— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 11 13 • Auctioneer. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. PRICE— £2 PER ACRE. "| /?O ACRES, fenced and in its native XOO state, near Maronan, being R.S. 27929. v •■ ■ ' Very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALK '.'. Good Sheep Country, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. 2475 ACRES 2475 Terms and Full Particulars furnished on Application. T. BULLOCK. FOR 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 sptedy v ale ia desired at a reduced Pi ice. Liberal Terms. Full particulars on application. T BULLOCK. FOit SALE. 9 ACRES, situated at the corner of Racecourse and Middle Roadß, 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 in Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN. -PI ZL^V PRICE REQUIRED FOR 2| # ACRES 2i 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 Erice named above, reasonable terms can e arranged. Apply at once to - ' T. BULLOCK. D. Thomas. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual Horse Fair, on FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27, When he will Offer DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. Farmers and others requiring numbers, should Jake an early opportunity of securing them. Conditions same as usual. Sale— ll.3o. D. THOMAS, 10 196 Auctioneer. HANMER & GRAVES RAKAIA SALE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1896 MESSRS "HANMER AND GRAVES will offer by Public Anotion, at the above place and date, on account of Mi George Harrison, Carryanter — OA f\ CROSSBRED EWES, six-tootli /WtcU and full mouth, with 222 Lambi at foot. A nice line. £\r\ FAT CROSSBRED EWES. Other entries solicited. JOHN R, BLAND, W Bs4 Auctioneer,



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURBION FARES FOR CHRIST- CHURCH RACES, A. & P. SHOW, AND PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. TjIXOURSION tickets at fares of 2d IP,J per mile first olnaa, Id per mile 2nd, minimum 4s and 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Christchuroh from all Btations north of Timaru from the <6th to the 13th November, and on the 14th also from Ashburton, Waikari and inter- mediate stations, including stations on branches between those points. Excursion tickets, at the same rates, will be issued on the 7th and 9th of November, from any station to any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section. All these tickets will be available for return till the 24bh of November. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every instance, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. 11 2 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES. j ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A LL accounts against the Society must be J\. rendered by THURSDAY, November 5, or they will not be recognised. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 11 17 Secretary. C 0 M I N G. "pROBASCO and FINLAY'S GBEAT COMBINED SHOWS, AND And will Open in Ashburton on O1ROUS! OIRCTTS! FRIDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 6 Location— Paddook Immediately behind the Post Office. Splendid Stud of Performing Horses and Ponies— 4o in number. An Array of Artistic CeJebrUiej, II *#



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