CORRESPONDENCE

(Wo do not hold ourselves respn-.i^bie for th< opinions exptessed by our couesi'<mdenu )

A CORRECTION

TO THE EDITOB.

Sir,— ln last Tuesday's Mail some over zealous correspondent inserts — " r Jhat the Bushside boys have twice failed to keep their football engagements with Methven. j The only fixture we had with Bushside was ' for 29th ult., and it was only through the conveyance breaking down they were unable to play the match. — I am, etc., O. Hibbs, Hon. See. Methven Junior Football Ulub.

DANSE MACABRE

Zict et zig eb zig la morfc en oadenoe Vrappant une tombe aveo sob talon, La morfc a tninait jove un air de dance, Zig et zig et zag, sur son violon. Mais psit ! Tout a coup on quitte la ronde, On se pousse, ou fait, le cog » chante ? —Henri Cazaiis.

These are the words that prompted Camilla Saint-Safins to write his beautiful symphonic .poem " Danse Macabre " or '•Dance of Death." Possessing, as he does to the utmost, the fervid imagination of the artist, he yet has the most perfect command over the materials he uses, the result of a atriab training m counterpoint and form. Thus, as is too often the case, even with composers of as high rank as himself, he does not allow that imagination to carry him beyond the dictates of good taste. The' subject of the work under notice is quite unique, and has been most admirably \ ponrtrayed by the writer* Imagine the clock striking m slow, solemn tones the hour of midnight. Then one hears the summons for the d9ad to come, forth from their graves taid dance. Wilder grows the ' dance, and louder and faster the music, until the cook crows, announcing the coming dawn. Then the sound of the tumult j gradually dies away, until all is as silent as before. A touch of grim humour is given to the pieoe by the introduction of the Latin hymn " Dies Ira "; which finally is worked m with the weird melody to which the skeletons are'danoing. There is a passage that reminds on« of an unhealthy night breeze rustling through the trees of the churchyard. Through all, the rhythmic figure used is preserved to the last, ao that one seems i o hear the bones of the skeletons rattling as they dance. The great French composer first wrote this piece for a full orchestra, afterwards making a transcription of it as a piano duet. The Ashburton public will have an opportunity of hearing it next Tuesday evening, at theLiederkranz

"At home" at the Orunge Ball, when it

will be performed as a duet, and m datk -^ ness, by Meadames W. Bowman Fox and -Donald McLean.

Local Matters m Parliament.

On September 1/ the following question were aßked and answered m the House of Kepresentatives, the report being from Hansard.—

TINWALD AND SPEINGBURN LAND FOR SETTLEMENT. Mr Maslin asked the Minister for Lands, if the Government have received offers of land under the "Land for Settlement Act, 1894," m the Rangitata Electoral District ? Is it the intentien of the Government to purchase any such laud ; if not, will he en dsavor to obtain land for the purpose of settlement m the neighbourhood of Tinwald and Springburn ? He hoped the Minister of Lands would _be able to assure him that something was being done m the direotion indicated v by the question. He thought I there waa no district m the whole of Cauter-

bnry where land for settlement was more urgently needed than m the districts re- Jarred to m this qijeat ion. .Up to the present time not a single acre, so far as he knew, had been acquired nnder the Land for Settlements Act. In the neighbourhood of Tinwald there were a large number of ; people, but no land available for settlement unless it was purchased by the Crown nnder the Land for Settlements Act, In the ; Mount Somers-Springburn district there were a large number of settlers at present engaged m bush-work. When the bush was cut down they would have to move further * ' afield or else be reduced to the state of un employed, unless something was done to provide land for them, bo that they might become permanent settlers. He hoped the Minister would assure him that something

would be done m the matter, and that if there was no land under offer to the Crown "lie would put the compulsory-purchase elauseß of the Act) into operation for the 'purpose of acquiring land. There was plenty of land suitable for settlement m the district if it was o^ly acquired. Mr J. McKenzie said, m conjunction with this, he believed there had been offers made of estates m $langitata district for settle ment purposes. Those estates had been - examined very carefully by the Board whose duty it was to examine and report to the Government m connection with the estates offered to the Government for settlement purposes. Part of one of the estates was ■■ excellent land, but it was burdened with a very large and ooßtly homestead and other buildings, whioh would add very consider ably to the ooat of the land, and would be . of very little or no use to any settler on the land, as the buildings wers altogether too : large for the purposes of ordinary settlers. Consequently, the Board could not recom , mend a price to be given that would aatisfy the owner. Then, there were other estates m the district repp;ted upon as poor land ■ and, as the honorable member had already stated, that class of land was not wanted m that or, m fact any other part of the colony r -Another good piece of land was offered to the Board, and as high as £17 had been ■ offered by the Government and refused, and the Board thought any higher amount) than that wonld be more than the settlers oould afford, to pay m the shape of rent. The report whioh the Government bad received was that the land would require some drain ing, and that, with the roading, would bring the price up to about £20 per adre, or £1 m the shape of rent per annum, and • that was more than the* settlers would give for the land. Consequently, that was the reason they had not been successful m getting land m that part of the colony. Jlowever, the Board would again endeavor to make inquiries m that direction, and see \t any land could be got for settlement.

FOOTBALL.

The following will represenb Ashburton first v Combined District Fifteen m the Domain on Thursday, September If, and a very keen game is anticipated :~Fullrb.ack, F. Wilson ; three-quarters, J. MoTeague, H. Cards, and E. Purchase; five-eighths, R. Upton and F, Cowlishaw,; half-back, JT, ' Smithrj forwards, W» Burns, A. Santy, J. Dorm, 1 B. T>onn, G. Crotnie, S. Baird, J. Wilson and J. Hepburn; emergencies, W. Hefford, B. Qrr and E. MoTeague.

THE WEATHER

AFFORD STATION. Ihe following is the meteqrological report for the Week ending September 41, 1896 : —

Have yon tried »l? onoe i it it cW

CABL NEWS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

labor.

# London, September 10 The Dockers' Federation is demand ing higher wages, shorter hours, and the abolition of piece work. The Trades Union Congress has approved of the nationalisation of land, mines, and minerals, and the levying of royal ties on railways. LI HUNG CHANG. Li Hung Chang thinks the Canadian Pacific railway one of the greatest works m the world, which England would find invaluable m the event of war. RUSSIA AND TURKEY. St Petersburg. Septetnl er 10 The Russian Government is nego tating for the revision of the Ottoman Commercial Treaties, and claims further concession m respect to the passage of the Dardanelles. ■; THE ARMENIANS. Constantinople, September 10 Under the pretext of removing dangerous strangers the wholsale de porting of Armenians has been resumed. OBITUARY. - Professor Palmieri. THE CRETAN RISING. AtHbns, September) 0 The Greek Government is execut ing (?) sixteen officers who aided m the Cretan rising. MADAGASCAR Capetown, September 10 Twenty thousand Fahavalo natives are ravaging North Madagascar. SOUTH AFRICA. The President of the, Orange Free State addressing a Customs Conference, I expressed the hope that the various States would abolish the present political unrest, and work harmoniously m creating a united South Africa. " AMERICAN POLITICS. Washington. September 10. The Democratic Governor of Ar kansas has been elected by a majority of 60,000. Gross corruption is alleged m connection with the election.

HOME AND FOREIGN

AUSTRALIA

AQUATICS.

Sydney. Sep 1 ember 11 Towns, the Newcastle sculloi, who recently defeated Chris Neilsen has issued a challenge to Gaud aur to row for the championship and £500 a side, and will allow the Canadian £100 ex penses if v the race is rowed on the Paramatta.

PERSONAL.

Melbourne, September 11 Mr Murray, Government Geologist, has resigned. He considered that the Government had slighted him by appointing the Assistant Geologist to proceed to England to lecture on the mining resources of the colony.

OBITUARY.

Frank Cates, the well-known actor.

THE GAMING BILL.

Hob art, September 10.

In the Legislative Assembly the Gaming Bill, which legalises Tattersall's consultations under certain regulations, was read a third time. ihV clause sanctioning church lotteries and raffles was struck out.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(per press association )

SHIP DALGONAR.

London, September 11 The ship Dalgonar from Liverpool to Sydney, which put into St Vincent with her cargo on fire, has been towed baok to Liverpool. TRADES CONGRESS. The Trades Congress demands pensions for agpd workers; amnesty i for all political offenders, and public control of education. DEPOSING THE SULTAN. It is reported that the Powers are considering the advisableness of depos* ing the Sultan. CANADA AND THE STATES. Ottawa, September 11 Premier Laurier announced that he would, next session, introduce an Alien Labour Bill to retaliate upon the United States, unless the hostility to Canadian workmen shown by that country is withdrawn.

TERRIFIC HURRICANE. Paris, September 11 A hurricane, which struck Paris to-day, m a few minutes unroofed the Palace of Justice, a number of theatres, and other structures. Many buildings were blown bodily into the Seine. Omnibuses were upset m all directions, and fifty people were killed or injured.

AN EXPLANATION. Athens, September 11 It is explained that the sentences referred to yesterday apply to prisoners under the ordinary laws, and that officers are not included.

AUSTRALIAN

RETRIBUTION.

Syuney, September 12 The German warßbip Moewe has arrived from the Islands. She shelled a> number of villages m New Ireland as a punishment for the murders of traders.

NEW CONSTITUTION ACT. Melbourne, September 12 The Bill drafted by the Ministry to amend the Constitution Act abolishes plural voting, legalises the adult pne vote system, gives women the franchise, and abolishes the ratepayers electoral roll. The provisions are confined to elections for the General Assembly. A qRAYE SOANDAIV

The Age states that a grave scandal has been discovered m connection with the Postal Department. Certain stamps were withdrawn from use s^me time ago, and those remaining m exist ence rose to a premium m the estima tion of stamp collectors, A sheet nominally worth J69 sold for £40. Afterwards the sheets were offered freely at a. much lower rate, and an enquiry showed that certain officers of the Postal Department had been trafficking m these stamps. Two are suspended, and an enquiry is now proceeding,

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

SPORTING.

D.J.C. HUNT CLUB ME TIVG- Forbdry Racecourse, September 12 The weather is fine and tlie course m splendid condition. ' Hurdles —Rebel (L. Smith) and Invader (J. Cotton) dead heat.

A Sensational Incident

A COOL MANAGER.

(per press association.) Perth, September 12 A sensational incident occurred yesterday at the Esperance Theatre. A performer dropped a burning hoop on the stage. An attendant poured a tin rf kerosene on the names by mistake for water, and the fire leaped to the roof m an instant, and burned fiercely. There was tremendous ex citement among the audience who made a rush "for the doors. The proprietor, however, who acte « with great calmness, sucoeeded m ex tinguishing the flames and restored order.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wkilikgton, September 12 The Council in «t at 230 p.m. Bills advanced The DdfaniHTiou 13 ill passed its final stages } the second reading of the Wagen Prottction Hill was carried by 19 to 13 ; the Private Benefit; Society's Bill was thrown otu on its secund reading by 18 co 11.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, September 12 The House met at 2 30. i MASTER ANT> APPRENTICE BILL The wholo uf iho af i erno >n w&s ppent m debate on the motion fir the committal of the Master and Apprentice Bi.l fc"ir Roherfc Si out condemn* d the Bill, and fea d it wouli' be cn'amitons to work mi n^nd masters. ) Mr Seddon said <>ne < ffect of the Bill I would be, that boys who wont to trades wou'd find that when they had finish* ed | their apprenticeship that they would not be driven out of tholr trades by boys who •eceived err all pittances. If 'he indus tries of Ihe colony could not be n at tained-without degrading our manhood, tht.n the sooner those industries were dosed the better for the colony. Captain Russell said the Bill would reduce wages, and would drive out of the colony young people who wished to become tkilled woikera Several others also spoke, and the debate was interrupted by the 5 30 ad journment. The Housd met at 7 30. The debate on the motion for the com-' initial cf the Master and Apprentices Bill has been ontinuing throughout the evening, and had not concluded at the supper adj >urnment. Great diversity of opinion was expressed regarding the provisions of the measure. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. Mr Willis considered it rather a para dox that white the . Government were encouraging protection they were bring ing m a Bill that would lumper in&ustri .-a m every dl ec ion. Dr Newman supported the second reading, but would like * to see the ap prentice clausts struck out m commit tee. , fMr Mcbachlan regarded the Bill as a most absurd piece of legislation, which he hoped was never intended to pass. Mr Orowther opposed the Bill, and resented the statement of those members who said that our sons and daughters were impoverished. Mr Millar was surprised at Mr Crow ther'a oppositioa to the Bill. Auckland was known as one of the greatest sweat ing dens of the colony. He strongly supported the Bill, and whilst admitting that it wonld reduce the margin of profit to employers, 4said that -it would train boy a and girls and make thtm competent. Mr Allen asked what would be the effect on wages, if the Bill was going to reduce the margin of profits. to employers. Mr Collins, Mr Morrison, Mr Hall, Mr Mackintosh, Mr W, Hutohison, and Mr G. J. Smith spoke m support of the second reading of the Bill. Mr Bell, Mr R. McKenatfe, Mr Massey, Mr T. Mackenzie, Mr Fraser, and Mr R. Thompson opposed the BUI. The motion for committal was carried by 33 to 22. The following is the division list : — Ayes — 83. Buddo, Bulck, Cadman, Oarnell, Carroll, Collins, Earnshaw, Flat man, Ball, Hall-Jones. Harris, Hogg, Hutchison W., Joyce, KellyJJ. W., Lewis, Maslin, McKenzia J , McNab, Meredith, Millar, Mills, Montgomery, Morrison, Newman, Pinkerton, Pirani. Russell G. W. Seddon, Stevens, Tanner, Wilson, Ward, Noes — 22. Allen, Bell, Bughanan, Oalrncross, Orowthar, Duthie, Graham, Green, Galnnes*, Heke, Huston, Kelly. W, Lang, Lawry, Mackenzie T., Masaey, McGowan, Mackenzie R , McLaohlan, O'Regan, Russell W. R., Thompson R. BILLS COMMITTED, The motions for committal of the Shops and Shop Assistants Act Amendment Bill and Hawkers Bill were agreed to on the voices practically without debate. The House rose ab midnight.

WEDDING.

IHOOnE-FEOHIIEY. The marriage of Mr A. Moore (Long beach) to Mies Nellie Fechney was celebrated on Thursday, September 10, at the residence of the bride's parents, (Mr and Mrs Fechney), Aehburfcon Forks. A Urge number of guests were present to witness the ceremony, which was per formed by the Rev. Mr Skinner, of Flemiugton. The bride wore a dress of fawn, trimmed with shot silk to matoh, with orange blossoms and veil. Th,e bridesmaid (Miss Maggie Fechney) wore cream serge. The bride and bridesmaid wore brooches, the gifts of the bride- ' groom. Mr 8. Qourley acted In the oapacity of best man. After the wedding breakfast, which was very artistically decorated, complimentary speeches were made m reference to the bride and bride groom, both of whom carry to their new home the best wiaheß of many friends for their future welfare. In the evening games and danoing, interspersed with songs, were indulged m, and kept up till the small hours. The wedding presents were too numerous to particularise, but were handsome, costly, and useful. The bridegroom was the recipient of a band some watch and silver-mounted pipe from his camp, as a token of the esteem m which h,e is held by those who know him best.

PARLIAMENTARY

THE ASHBUJttfON GtJARDIAN : fcATUEDAt. SEPTEMBER 12, 1896.



Shade. m h gtate IJ * te * m of weather. Low. High Sun. Saturday..- 43* 62' 124* Fine, calm Sunday ... 35* 70: 125- „ „ Monday ... 37* 67' 134- „ „ Tueaday ... 36* 64* 110- „ „ Wednesday 35* 59. 95* „ S. F|?iday ... 32/ 58* 12*' „ „ Thureday... 39' 63» 133' „ N'



-' -'I Business Notices .'-.- Seeds! Heeds! Peeds ! THaT ARE SUKE TO GiiOW. FLETCHER BEOS. HAVE JUST RECEIVED their New Season's Stock of Agricultural Seeds., These seeds are all Guaranteed Fresh, aud Not mixed with old Seeds. ' Give us a trial and we are confident that you will be thoroughly satisfied with both price and quality. TUJKNIP SJUEDS. TUBNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are alwaft - carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what are really strong and robust, i Carter's Elephant Swede, Devonshire Greyatone, Improved Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fosterton I Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. j MANGEL SEEDS. MANGEL SEEDS. These Seeds are grown for us by the celebrated seed merchants of the " colonies, vis., NiMMO & Blair, Dunedin. Haying been grown from selected roots, they cannot fail m giving the greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on for producing the greatest weight per acre possible under rich and liberal cultivation. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CARROTS. - James* Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Bed, Giant Green-top, White Belgian, Etc., Etc BROADLEAF ESSEX RAPE. POTATOES. POTATOES. POTATOES. A change of Seed Always Pays, as a, Better and Heavier Crop Ja produced. Our Potatoes, are all' specially raised, for seed purposes from, selected stocks m the very best potato producing districts. We would advise orders to be sent to us as early as possible, m order that they may be filled from '. oat own stocks, which occasionally become exhausted, before the end of tiur^: season, * BEAUTY OF HEBRON.' This variety is Very Early, coming to the table before either Early Rose or Ashleaf Kidney, and is far superior both m quality and productiveness. 'QUEEN OF THE VALLEY.' A very heavy cropper and early potato. The tubers are handsome and solid (capital variety for exhibition), boiling as white as milk as dry as floari and is also a fine keeper. ~ THE « BRUCE.' ; This Potato, the potato of the future, is remarkable for. its productiveness - and its resistance of droughts and frosts, they have yielded ra^the"Tate~of^ 17 tons per acre, having very few small. A first-chss eating potato. ASHLEAF, « MYATT'S EARLY PROLIFIC/ An excellent and well-known variety j valuable for sheltered borders and - very early use. NEW POTATO--* RICH AiDSEDDON.' Being an Early and "Heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market. , potato, and from general reports from the raiser we may class it with the beat* of all varieties now grown. —We Have Also m Stock — American Alphas, Lapstone Kidney, Bath Kidney, Beauty of Bath, Blue rerwentß, etc. GARDEN BEEDS. GAfcDEN SEEDS. ' 90 Varieties of Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet. 70 Varieties of Flower Seeds, Id per packet. FLETCHER" BROS.. < 11 Cash .Supply Stores," Ashburton and Christchurch, Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. Cblkphonk 24 Box 67 1 ' ' . ' ' ■ ' ' ' '■ " i ' i ■» ....; "The Corner^' - ! SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK. To Clear some part of the Stock and make room for New Goods now on the way, we are oftering bargains m all departments Heavy Melton Dress Goods Is 9d, Now la „ Aline 83in Scriped Flannelettes, 25 per cent under usual price 50 pairs single-bed White Blankets 8s lid, worth 12s 6d About 12 Ladies' Tweed Ulsters, 20s to 30s ; Now 2s 6d to 3s 6d eacn 24 Youths' Overcoats, sizes 13 to 2£, 5s each, abuut one-third their value , A Ijne of Ladies 1 Macintoshes much I " reduced A fine of Ladies' Black Jackets, New and Fashionable Shapes, SP^pejr, , \- cent under usual prices . SOdoz Boys' Black School Caps, 6d each Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ' A fine stock of Ladies' Woollen Underwear as advised by the Lady Doctor. \ SAMPLES OF BATES' CORSETS TO BE SEEN. ij H3F Country Ladies. — Beware of Itinerant Hawkers who are travelling the \ country, representing they are sole agents, offering these Goods recommended by the Lady Doctor at 30 per cent above Ashburton ' prices. ' . a W. H. COLUER. '] Seeds. Seeds. Seeds. ; WE HAVE NOW IN STOOK NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. ! -j Vegetable Seeds m3d packets. 100 varieties. ' -J Flower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. , The latesb Noveltieu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EARJLY AND PROCUKE CATALOGUE. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. ; We hav^ to hand a Choice line of ORANGE \PPKOE CEYLON TEA, Imported direct frcm (he Gardens, whicjf we are offering at a wonderfully low figure; Samples maybe obtained on application, also the celebrated TIGER BLENDED TEAS. For which we »re SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. FERN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand. 1 Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Cheapest House m Aehburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSHWARB V and HARDWARE. i SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAiST BBOS., MARKET HOUSE- Telephone 53 THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works iD the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to the making of ft : Combine. BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are BRI DOE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will go to employ local tradesmen. BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. . ■ ■■ BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent close on a £1000 * worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were mad<* by us m Ashburton. , ;^ .>. . .**'"■ KIEWORTH & SON, J BRIDGE WOpKB, Ashburton. ~"



Hanrner and Graves. JBAKIiHILL. Clearing Sale. THDBSDAY, September 17, 1896. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES (m conjunction with Mr David Thomas), have received instructions from J. O. WABON, Fsq., m consequence of the NewZealandGovernmenthavingpurohaved a portion of the Corwar Estate, to sell as above, the following surplus SHEEP, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, AND SUNDRIES, as follows, vie— innn QooD FAT wkthbrs A " " half and three-quarterbred 1 HOD HOGGETS, well woolled and A.\J\J\J | n fi rß(! d^ condition KC\(\ ENGLISH LEICESTER U\J\J EWEB, good mouths, and to lamb October 1, Several HORSES, Draughts and Hacks . 1 Grand Young BAY FILLY, 3yrs, unbroken I PUREBRED BERKSHIRE •*• BOAR OQ Assorted PIGS. -f WOOD'S MOWING -L MACHINE 2 Drays, 3 Reapers and Binderß (Mo- Cormicko. just overhauled and pub m thorough repair by MoCormlok's Expeit), 1 Bpring Cart, 1 Grubber by Dunoan, 2 Maesey- Harris Spring Tooth Cultivators, 1 set. Duncan's Tine Harrows, 1 set Duncan's Disc Harrows, 2 Rollers (Dunoan and Ransomes), 1 Duncan Seed Sower and Chain Harrows, 2 Grass Seed Strippers, 1 large Portable Whare, 2 Tarpaulins, Fencing Brackets, Scantling (m lots), Hurdles. Wire Netting, Crushed Oats and Wheat, Lawn Mower, Sheep Feeders on Wheels, etc. 'A Good Portable Saw Bench, with Circular Saw, a very handy and complete article. And a large number of sundries. ALSO- Lot 5, m Barrhlll Township, containing half an acre with good Conoreto House thereon. For the non vehienoe of purchasers the sftle will be held m Mr Bishop's paddock, opposite the Post Office, Barrhill. Luncheon Provided. Sale to commence at 12 30. HANMER & GRAVES. DAVID THOMAS, 9 4 . Auctioneer. TTTE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOR R. HOHNSBY AND SON?, LIMITED. And will always keep m stock A FULL COMPLEMENT OF EXTRAS FOB THEIR REAPERS AND BINDERS— AS ALSjO ■=•> THE MACHINES THEMSELVES. Prices on appplication. SUTTON AND SONS, * SEEDSMEN, BEADING. WE ABB THE APPOINTED AGEA.TS I ' ■ ' FOR THE A.SH BURTON COUNTY, Hanmer & Grayes, WEST STREET. WE have £22,500 for investment on Freehold Seourity. • HANMER & GRAVES, TTTE HAVE FOR SALE Prussian' Blue «fe Grey Peas for Seed. Round Seed Dei went Potatoesgrown m Oamaru from imported Tas- manian Seed. Black Tartar Oats, machine-dressed. Seed Tartars from the Waimate Estate. Seed Sparrow Bills from Southland ; i. grand change. Peed Canadian Oats. Danish Oats. Tuscan Seed Wheat. Prime Olover Hay. Prime Eating Potatoes from Onmaru,, and locally grown. Good Pig Feed. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. TI7E HAVE to arrive m October a » » Shipment of the well known ANGLO-OONTIrfIITAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. F. Ferriman. FOR SAiiE CHEAP SECOND Hand / nglo- American Drill, 17 Coulters m capital order. F. FEBRIMAN. A BAKGAIN. THE Undersigned has received ins true tlonsfrom Mr Addis to sell by prjvate treaty his House containing six rooms and ssullery, together with £*an aore of First Class Land with good frontage on the Wakanui Road. This property is being sold solely on account of Mb Addis removing to Highbank. , . , F. FEEBIMAN.



Tenders, T E NDEBB. mEND RS are required for the I JURECIION OF bTORE, ErsGINE HOUSE, etc., for David Thomas, Esq., Ashburton. Plans and tpeoiGcations can be seen at my office, Thos. E. Kilwortb, Enginuer, Bridge Works, Ashburton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close FRIDAY, September 18, 1896, at 12 o'clock noon. 965 D. Thomas. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY~SEPT. 15. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Hon John Hoxttrs, to Sell as above— 1 A AA CROSSBRED HCGGETS. IVUU A Grand line. D. THOMAS, . 9 76 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FKIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1886. MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his ÜBUal Horse Fair on FBIDAY, September 23, when he will offer DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. Farmers and others requiring numbers should take an early opportunity of securing them. Cot.ditions— Same as usual. Sale at 11.30. i D. THOMAS, 9 12 . Auctioneer. T. BullOCk. 'I O LET. -Small Shop and Office m I the Arcane. T BULLOCK. _ _____ TO LET at a low . rental, Cottage fronting Graham's Road. T. BCLLOOK. MONEY TO LEND oh approved freehold securities at lowes> ctfrreht rates of interest, m sums to Buifc borrowers, T. BOLLOCK. TO FARMKRS AND OTHERS. FOBS SAIiKV Shepherd's Buah Survey District* OA tJPx ACRES m its ISntive Stato, <,*±4O jbein K RvVs 28486-7,28597, very heal thy sheep Countty. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND 6 1 HERS. 1093 acres 1093 JUST above Dromoro Railway Station, offered at Auction l*st Saturday. ALSO, 97 acres 97 Close to Springburn Railway Station. Offers are invited for the purchase of these properties. Liberal terms of payment ■■ , T. BULLOCK. Friedlarider Bros., Limited. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1896. WE shall- offer on account of clients, the following special lines of sheep : 7Of\ Very Forward TWO-TOOTH OKJ CROSS BREDS, off turnips "k /inn CROSSBRED HOGGETS, a JAJLNJ straight line efe/V CROSSBRED HOGGETS, OtPyj very forward oondition Alap, — Lines of Fat, and all classes of Store Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 75 ■ Auctioneer. CLYDESDALE HOUSES FOE PBIVATE SALE. On account of John Small, Eeq, the well- known breeder and prize-taker m Draught Stock. W'E-have been instructed to Sell by Private Treaty, Ma Small's well- known Draught Entires, -r ' I— Bright Bay Stallion 'Kelvin Grove, rising 4 years, by Lord Cranley— Sunter by Kelvin, - * Kelvin Grove has taken more prizes m the Christchurch and Ashborton Show rings than any other stallion ot his age In New Zealand 2 — Bay Colt * Lord Ash ton,' rising two years, Vanquisher— Miss Palmer This offers a splendid opportunity to anyone requiring a thoroughly good horse, and/should also prove a stood investment, as the scarcity of good draught horses and the strong demand for same, will no doubt urge breeders tc look more after their' own interest and pay more attention than they have been doing of late. Mr Small's reason for disposing of these hores is that he requires a change of blood. For extended pedigrees and full particulars, apply to— FRIEDLANDEB^BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 7t177 . Auctioneer. VJTfE ARE BUYERS OF FARMERB' LINES or EYEGBASS, FRIEDLANDEU BROS., Ltd. SEEDS ff FOE SPBING SOWING. \X7E HAVE taken particular care m Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, AND OFFER, AT LOWEST MARKET BATES, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, etc., etc. FRIEDLANDER"3ROS., Limited.



Government Notices. | NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TIMARU RACES. EX* URSION TICKETS at fares of 2i per mile first class, minimum 4s Id per mile second class, minimum 2a," mileage oounted one way only, will be l&6ued to Timaru at Christchurch^ Oamaru and intermediate stations, on the 16th and 17th SEPTEMBER, and will be available for return till SKPTHMBKR 21st. On September J7 there will be a train from Ashborton to Timaru at 7. 15 am, Tin* wald 7.22, Winslow 7.32, Hinds 7.48, arriving at Tlmaru at 9 60 am, and a train will leave Washdyke for the Race- course on arrival of the 10 55 a.m. train from Aehburton. On September 17 and 18. the exptvsa train for Chris' church will take up at Wa^hoyke (for stations where it stop*-), passengers out of a train leaving the Racecourse at 6 6 p.m. 9 72 BY ORDER. Public notices ■ i ' * " """' V OUNG Ladies Journals for September. -*■ Weldons Journals for August. Cricketing and Tennis Material, ex Maori, from the celebrated firm of Wisden and Co., Lun'dr n. Cane Handle Bats, Balls, Stumps, Guards. Gloves, Tennis Racquets, Balls, (Cassell and Cos.) -H. M. Jones ASHBURION CENTRAL PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL A3SOOIATION. THE Weekly Meeting will be held m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY Evening, September 15, ab 7 30, when one of i he Candidates for the Association's support will address the Meeting. All Liberals invited. Seals reserved for Ladies. 9 81 DRAWING*. PAINTING, Etc. Tk/TISS FIELD resumes Teaching on MONDAY, 14th INST. ___. • 977 TIN WALD TOWN DISIRIOT. v BIENNIAL KLECTSON. \ fTIHE following Candidates have been JL duly nominated for the office of Commissioners of the Tin wald Town Board : — clark, john dohhjrty, charles Gates, edwaro hampeon, john moffatc heßeltine, james huston, william lagan, michael teppett, david ! williams, thomas A POLL for the Eleoion of FIVE of the above mentioned Candidates will be taken at the Temperance Hall, Tin wald, on WEDNESDAY, September 16, 1896, between the hours of 9 am. and 6 p.m. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. September 8, 1896. 9 49 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION, SEPTEM- BER, 1896. f |IHE following persons having thte day JL been nominated as Commissioners on the Haraps'ead Town Board, a poll fot the election of SEVEN of the said persons will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p m. on WEDNESDAY, September 16, 1896, at the Town Board Office, Hampstead. ANDREWS, GEORGE WILLIAM ASLETT, JOHN HARDLEY, JOHN WJLLIAM HENDRY, ALEXANDER v MAHOOD, EDWARD MAYNARD, JOEN HENRY MEACLEM, ROBKRT MgELREA, HENRY PIOKFOBD, HENRY ATKINSON STILLWELL, EDWARD JOHN TUTTY, GEORGE J.C. BELL, Returning Officer lor Hampstead Town District, Hampstead, September 9, 1896. 9 65 THE ASHBUKTON SEAT. TO THE ELECTORS OF, THE * ASHBURTON ELECTORATE, T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— , ' I Beg to inform you that 1 shall be a Candidate for the Aehburton Electorate m the LIBERAL interest at the forthcoming election, and will meet the Electors at the close of the present Session to explain my views. I am, Ladles and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 860 STUD NOTICE. ~~ TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MAKLBOROUGH, By Sb George— Farewell. MARL.BOBOUGHw.ae a very good per- former. Daring his racing career he started m5l races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brlliancy and gameness. He was awarded first prize at last Ashbur- ton show. Owner ab time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to J, MgDO^NELL, * 1$ AtbbuKtQQ,



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Keasra A. Hewaon and M. Redmayne had to-day the biggish contract of moving a mob of 2830 sheep from this county to the freezing works. They oame aoroas the bridge with their charge this forenoon, and passed along West atreet to the reservoir at the -Domain towards two o'clock. At this point Mr Henry Zander took photographs of the mob. And the picture was worth taking, for th.c sheep are finely grown crosabreds m grand freezing condition, and heavy weights. Mr David Zander sold them privately to Mr W. B. Olarkson, the well-known buyer, ab 17« 6d ft head for 2C90 of the line, and 17e 9d fottbiMmftioder,



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