THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign

(FBB FBBSS ASSOCIATION.— COPYKIGUT.)

The Rhodesian Police.

London, October 1.9. Twelve thousand applications have been received m London for admission to the Rhodesian police. Tke Cuban Insurection .

Madrid, October 19

Spanish newspapers are protesting against the odious friction of the neutrality adopted by the United States of America m regard to the Cuban insurrection, and contend that the Americans are really conniving at the filibusters.

Australian.

The English Mail

Melbourne, October 20

At an informal conference between the Victorian, New South Wales, and South Australian Postmasters-General, it was decided to recommend the Imperial authorities to secure a faster English mail service without any increase m aubsidy, and if possible to forbid the employment of coloured labour on the mail boats. Several minor questions are to be discussed, but the decisions will not<be binding on the other colonies, and even so far as the three colonies participating are concerned. The object of the confer ence is to facilitate a uniform opinion in 'regard to mail matters. Deliberate Suicide. ' Perth, October 20. • A miner named Barnes walked into » store at Gerald ton, and asked to be shown a revolver. He loaded it and blew out his brains;

TEE IRISH PARTY.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.— -COPYRIGHT.]

London, October 19

Michael Davitt is taking action with

the view of uniting all sections of the v Irish party under the leadership of Mr John Howard Parnell, M.P. forMeath South, and a brother of the late 0, S. ' Parnell.

COMMERCIAL.

The following private cablegram, dated Sydney, October 19, was received m Christ church on Monday: — "The wheat market is excited. American 4s Id, c.f.i. ; local, 4s 6d. The rainfall is general."

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cablegram from their head office, dated London, Friday :—

" Frozen meat market very dull, trade is unfavorably affected by bad weather. New Zealand crossbred mutton, 3fd ; and New Zetland crossbred lamb, 3si.

: " Wheat— Market excited. Since our last telegram (October 1) prices are Is 6d higher. 11 Wool sales closed with increasing spirit, and prices have gained further ground. Expect presenb prices to be main tained at nex* sales. Expect (hat if any change m prices takes place it will be m favor of sellers."

VALEDICTORY.

Oolor-Sorgdant McDonald.

One of the moßt interesting items m connection with the local camp was a Bmoke concert, given last night at the drillshed, to Mr. W. McDonald on his leaving Aah butt-on. Captain Dolman occupied the chair, And amongst the gueßts were Major St. George Douglas, Sergeant- Major Jones, and the Ashburton Band. The band opened the proceeings by playing some excellent dance music, which speedily inspired the poetry of motion into the dancers who were present, notwithstanding the abaence of the fair sex. After the usual toasts, Captain Dolman proposed the health of Mr Jamet McDonald, senr., and m a few remarks re ferred to the fact that Mr McDonald was the founder of the family whose musical talent had been of such service to the Ash* barton Band. He then made a presentation to Mr W. McDonald (1) from the non-commis sioned officers of the squad to which he had been so long attached. This consisted of a well mounted photograph of his officers. Then followed (2) the gift of a silver chain with match-box, having a neat photograph of Her Majesty— from the Company. After this came (3) a cheque from Sfo. 2 equad, presented by Sergeant Baker. A. further presentation of (4) a purse of sovereigns was made by Band master Hoskin on behalf of the Ash burton Band. In making the presentation the bandmaster spoke very highly of the , value of Band-Sergeant McDonald as a mem ber of the Band, and expressed the regret all the members felt at losing him.

The captain then called upon the company to pledge their young comrade m a flowing bumper, and with him success m whatever part of the world his lot might cast him. After this had been enthusiastically re ■poncfccl to, % . Color-Sergeant McDonald feelingly ac knowledged the compliments which h&d been paid to him, and the kind things that had been said about him. He had never ex pected such handsome treatment from his comrades and his officers, and he had some tloubts whether he onghc to accept such undeserved and valuable tokens of their goodwill and friendship. He should be able to remember them all without any souvenir to carry with him to call them to mind. He advised them to stick together m the future as they had done for the last few years, and they would then be always able to uphold the credit of the company. He thanked very warmly, and should never for get their kindness.

Songs were given during the evening by OetptAin Dolman, Berge Ant -Major Jones, and Privates Ibell and Rooke, and Bandsmen Gordon, Chapman, Baker, and Anderson, and Bandsman Crawford played a piccolo ■010, all of which were much appreciated. (Dhe company dispersed after singing " Auld Lang Syne."

SIR GEORGE GREY.

)(PISR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) A it- kland, October 19. The N.Z. Herald v nierßtandu that a cable I message has beeu received m Auckland I announcing that a reconciliation haa taken I place between Sir George Grey and Lady I Grey, after many years of eeparation.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

[PJKR PKB3S ASSOCIATION — COPYRIGHT ] The jLate Archbishop. London, October 19. Countless eulogies upon Dr Benson have been delivered* from the pulpits. Pirates. Morocco, October 18 The Biff piratea have pillaged a British vessel. The Emperor William. Berlin, October 18 It is reported that the Emperor William, m disguise, witnessed the ( 'zar's reception m Paris. "Vive la France," A party of Alsatian recruits mutinied at Heidelberg, and shouted "Vive la France." They were all arrested. Bloodthirsty Honor. An engineer accidentally touched Lieutenant Brusewitz's chair m a cafrf at Oarlsruhe, aud declined to apologise. Brusewitz placed friends at the exits, and chased the engineer down the passage, killing him with his sword, remarking at the time—" My honor is saved." A Princess' Dowry. St Petersburg, October 18 The Czar has given Princess Helene, of Montenegro (who is betrothed to the Prince of Naples), a dowry of a million roubles, and diamonds of the values of two millions. Officers Acquitted. Athens, October 19. The Greek officers who deserted from the force and assisted the Cretans ia their recent rebellion, have been acquitted. Capture of a Kraal. Capetown, October 19. Captain Thorold captured Ghana's kraal after six hour's hard fighting. The American Presidency. New York, October 19. Mr Altg^ld delivered a violent speech here to-day m favour of Social ism, and it is believed that it will have the effect of alienating a large measure of support from Mr Bryan, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency.

Australian.

Rifle Association. Sydney, October 19. The National Rifle Association Meeting was opened to-day, There are 4600 entries and the prize money is J&2500. Representatives from all the colonies, except Tasmania and Western Australia, are present. McGregor and Parson, two New Zea land shots, won small prizes m the first match. ■ - . Anthrax. An outbreak of anthrax is reported from across the Victorian border, near Albury. The Rinderpest. The Government of Oape Colony is sending 750 police ,to prevent the rinderpest croising the Orangu river. Good Rain. Good rains have fallen generally m New fiouth Wales, with the exception of the western district.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

...... .^. ; Probable United Action by the Powers. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, October 19. The Times states that at Great Britain's invitation, {Russia, Austria, and France are likely to unite m com pelling the Sultan to carry out the reforms demanded. Constantinople, October 19. Owing to the attitude of the United States squtdron, two Turkish torpedo boats have been ordered to the Straits and two to Smyrna.

The Soudan.

Cairo, October 19 Azrak is fortifying Abu Klea. Osman Digna has gone to Omdurman.

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Bugiift&ss Nsti6dS. , -v FECULINA. FECULINA.I THE PERFECTION OP OAKB FLOUR. .i 31/ I PER PACKET Qi/i 5 aU PER PACKET 024O 2 4 ; FLETCHER BROS. 1 HAVING received a large consignment of the celebrated Feculiaa or Oakl Flour, we are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other store ia AshJ burton. . 1 FEOTJLINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared Flour foa producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of time, trouble, and expense. FEODLINA may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice Cheese Cakes Madeira Oakea Sultana Oakes Sponge Ginger Bread Raspberry Buns Currant Oakes Spongo Oakes ' Bice Oakea Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakea Cocoanut Oakes Snow Cakes COLOUBED STARCH* "COLOURED STARCH, For imparting to Ourtaiffe, 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 yonr homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. ■ SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We 6an supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. ; REDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also of Timaro Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CROCKERY. ~~ CROCKERY. * A large shipment of Orockery of every description has just come to be>nd, j and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Ot»sh> i 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 for Is ; Bruce— 161b3 for Is j Myatt'R Ashleaf — 241bs for Is ; Otago Cup Eyes— 2olbs for Is ; Beauty of Hebror— l4lbs for Is j Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 63 per Back. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs for Is, - 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 6s per sick, delivered anywhere within the '\ Belt. ; TURNIP SEEDS. TUENIP SEEDS. j Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are always > carefully tested ingrowth before being sent out, and none aTe supplied but what ] are really strong and robust. 1 Carter's Elephant Swede, Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving J Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, ' Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fosterton Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Clov.er, and Carrot Seeds. J SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. * WE, as Agents for Nimmo and Blair, Peed Merchants, ate authorised to offer two Special Prizes of Seeds to the value of 10s 6d — one for the best Collection of Vegetables, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, grown , from Messrs Nimino and Blair's Seeda, purchased during the^present season. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. WALTER A. WOOD CO. *. • \ HAVtNG BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for \he above Company, I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Haivasiing Machinery* •u:d have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia dis 4 ricts, their NEW TEEEE AFEON OPEN EEAR KEAPFE AND BINDER. Tins Machine has been THOROUGHLY I RIBO AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the pist four seasons, and m Australia for the p»Bt two, and has won the admiration of all who have' seen its work. ) THE SINGLE APEON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWERS^ RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND^to NONE. The ••Farmers* Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Fall Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can Jbe delivered Day' or Night throughout the harvest. MR E. B. RESTELL Ia m Charge of tho Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE '---"' "THE NEW WOOD." D. TH O.MAB, AGENT. 10 147 Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS -CkNTEBBUEY. 1 ... *.*.«**



__ T. Bullock. SUBURBAN PROPERTY belonging ta Mr J. W. Leooett, fronting the Belt Road, Allenton. Half Acre, together with com- fortable Dwelling. Houbo of five rooms, with all conveniences ; ground nicely planted, and all m very good order. Not having disposed of this by auction, Offers are invited. Full particulars as regards term?, etc., on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms With Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking raDge. Rental, 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. TVTICfe Building Site, corner Section, well Jci situated, having two frontages on East Belt &a£ Moore street, being T.S. 269. Price *40. Terms if required T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR THS WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR SALE — lACRE, on which is erected a House of .Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, Trap-house, Cow-shed, etc., about half an aero planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. This property is well-situated, and m a healthy locality. Inspection invited. Easy terms o payment. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE — Town Section No. 333, and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. »TtO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and *• DWELLING, East street south. T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres, 2 Roods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstead ; first- class land, planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. I To be Sold on very easy berms of payment [ For full particulars apply to I T. BULLOCK. ,1 T 0 LET. DWELLING of Fire Rooms, centrally situated m Taocred street, west. & BULLOCK,



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WATER will be shut off E race and branches (races between Chertsey and Rakaia) for one week, from November 2, for repairs of head works. Occupiers are requested to thoroughly overhaul these races during that time. Water will nob be shut off any of Jthe other races m the County, but all occupiers are requested to complete half yearly over- haul during the month of November. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 10 163 County Engineer. LOOK. LOOK, PHOTOGRAP H -\r HOTOGRAPH X J. T. MITCHELL BESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINES! WORK POSSIBLE. "> Why go to Christohuroh when you can ceb the work done just as Cheap m your own town ? CABINETS, ,12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE — The finest artistic work ""done for less than Christchurch prices. — — Jm l\/f ITCH EL L, • X • IV± ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, , Opposite English Church, Tancred Street i Ashbubton. 10 132 CUT ~ TOBACCOS. XTTILLS' AROMATIC FLAKE CUT, Flake Cub Dark, Rough Cut Ruby, Fine Cub Mixed, Rough Cut Mixed, Flake Cut Diadem, Flake Cub Golden Eagle. To be had only at 5 PERCY'S, a TOBACCONIST, 8 Next Prog Company,



_ Business Notices .^^ Q.REAT SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE JAMES "MELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OP MEN 1 !: WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him iv this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5a 9d, usual 6a 9d 30 Ladie*' Button Shoes, large size 7b 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10a 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4a 6d, usual 5a 6d 90 Men's and Women's Libert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhama 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8a 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5a 6d, uscal 6s 9d 50' Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3a6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Hen's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 16s 6d • 100 Ladies 9 and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Beat iShootera 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low priceß, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid ternw. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NP;W GOODS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENtNG their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known BO STOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladie3* 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 Firßt-c'ass Boot 'at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. . Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and strap ; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Shoes, from ' ... 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from 5s 3d (worth 63 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from ... 4s 9d A few lines of last 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 Sewn Balmorals — usual price from 22a io 26a 6d— -All Reduced to 17s 6d. • , I , AT THE V THE CASH BOOT SHOP, 6. NICHOLAS, Manager THE WELL-KNOWN " RUDGE-WHITWORTH " BICYCLES, WE HAVE JUST OPENED a number of these CELEBRATED ENGLISH MACHINES, whioh we are now offering at extremely LOW PRICES for CASH, or terms as arranged. JOHN ORE AND CO.



T. Bullock. SATUEDAY, OCTOBER *24 VhBY DESIRABLE SUBURBS PROPERTY, Nicely Bituated oppoßite the Domain, on the North Town Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received inntruc lions from Mr George Church to Bel by public Auction at the Area le, on the above date, his property on the North Town Belt, opposite the recreation grounds, com- prising — 3 ACRES 1 ROOD r>O PERCHES ACRES A ROOD O<i PERCHES Part of RS 4906, on a portion of which it erected a ■ DWELLING OF SIX ROOMS, with Bay Window and Verandah, detached Wash house, etc. ; surrounded by nicely laid out Grounds, and Orchard well stocked with fruit trees. Also— STABLE, GRANARY, COACH HOUSE and other buildings. This is one of the nicest properties that has been offered for sale for some time. It is conveniently situated, healthy locality, and land of firsc-olass quality. Liberal Terms. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 145 Auctioneer. Henry Zander,* H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OE F I N'B S T lUENIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Foaterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, \ Devonshire Grey and I Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND CABEOT SEED.. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned. jv_ RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION T SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. wool" "packs. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS INGREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE- Orushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, <fc Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND , GENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society EONTGEN X KAYS. TBIAL IN ASHBUETON. KEEN, interest has been shown by most f leading residents and farmers, who are of a scientific turn of mind, m a trial made this week by Mr Mitchell, the weil- known local Photographer, of the ' Rontgen Rays,' or the New Photography. Many knowing ones predicted a failure, and speoulation waß rife as to what would be the ultimate result, but we are I proud to be able to to state that it sur- passed all expectations, and we congratulate him on his success. The mode adopted was as follows : — A solid bar of chilled cast steel, 17 inches thick, was placed on a stand, and a large card, with a well-known name printed on it, wbb placed behind it and the • X Kays ' turned on at about two million horse-power, and exposed for twenty minutes. The slide waß then removed, and -the assembled gentlemen, who had been awaiting the re- sult with breathless interest, beheld the following ; — J . I WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. heney""zandee. " WOOL BROKER. Wool Store — Wesb street, Aishburton. Advances Made Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-penny More than any other 1 Woof of same quality. __ f Then there was a tremendous outburst o applause and admiration, and one loca farmer announced his belief that the asm name could be photographed through i raoupUin of granite, 1010



I Tenders. r TENIO£ ! .;3. rpENDER ■> are iuviied to be sent iv to the J_ undersigned by TUESDAY, October 27th, for the erection of a Briok Store at Messrs Shbarman Bros., Burnett Street. 10 158 FOOKS AND SON. Amusements. i ■ — - PRESBYTERIAN REUNION. nnHE ANNUAL SOCIAL REUNION JL WILL BJS HELD IN THE ODDFELL;OWS' HALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22. Tea on tables at 5.30 p.m. Public meeting at 8 o'clock. Addreasei by Rovb. William Gillies, P. R. Munro, and others. Large Choir. First-class musical selections. Tiokets ... Is 6d each. 10102 HAMFSTEAD SCHOOL. AN ENTERTAINMENT MIRTH, MAOIC, MUSIC. Given m aid of the Prize Fund by Mr and I Miaa Seager, of Cnristchurch, m the Oddfellowb' Hall, TO-MORROW EVEN- ING. Admission ... One Shilling Commence at 8 o'clock.  .... Mr Llewellyn Owen's Estudinntina Band will assist. 10 156 TINWALD. "A p.ANIATA Entitled " The Hermit's Cell." (In Aid of Sunday School Prissrs.) IS TO BE HELD IN TUB TEMPLAR HALL, FRIDAY, OOTOBEK 23. Adults ... ... la Children 6d Doors Open 7.30. Commence 8 p.m. ; 10 162 D. Thomas. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, j 10 67 ASHBURTON. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. TX7"E ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auotion at Ashburton and Christohurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment I as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. > Ab Chriatchiuoh 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 VU-E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, TTTB ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XJTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE i COMPLETE THREBHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All m First Class Order. FKIEDLAWDER BROS., LwiTßp.



Election Notices. TO THE ELECTORS or the ASHBXJBTON ELECTORATE. M R W. ~S. M ABLM WILLL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON IN THB ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, OOTOBBB 23, AT 8 P M. AND THB ELECTORS OF TINWALD IN TUB TEMPERANCE HALL, TINWALD, ON MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, At the same hour. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies. 19164,



(synopsis of new advertisements.) <■ Craighead and Berry man— Wanted coat hands. Salvation Army— Captain Bishop to-night i W. S. Maslin — Address to Ashburton [ electors, Oddfellows' Hall, Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. T. Bullock— Mr Q. Church's property. Connty Council—- Water races. Hampstead School Concert— To-morrow evening. Tinwald— Cantata, "The Hermit's Cell." Found, prayer book — Mr Hugo Fried- lander. Tenders — Fooks and Son. Lost, retriever dog — E. Robottom.



Hojaowat's; Ojntmbnt ane PilliS. — Abscesses, Erysipelas, Files. — Unvarying gqcoees attends all who treat these diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped around each pot or bpx. They are invaluable to the young and timid, whose baehfuiness sometimes endangers life. Though apparently local, diseases of this nature are easentu&Uy blood, diseases, but a Jtyfcle attention,, mpderate nreservances, and drifting expense will enable the moßt diffident to conduct any case to a happy issue with- put exposing secret infirmities to any one. The ointment checks the local inflammation and alleviates the throbbing pains. These directions also clearly out when and how Hollo way 'a Pills are to be taken, that their purifying and regulating powers may assist by adjusting and strengthening the Constituting, '