the on'y important feature In the measure was the provision it contained enabling women to enter the legal profession. " Sir Robert Stout cordially supported the Bill, and pointed oat that ft separate Bill had already been passed this MPS ; on giving women the right to practice as lawyers. Thus two Bills had been pa* s*d m ihe one aesalon to attain the came object. The seoond reading was agreed to on the voioes. INFANT LIFE PROTECTION BILL The Premier moved the seoond reading of the Infant Life Protection BUI, which he said was a technical measure, and was designed to ensure greater precaution Against the reourrenoe of baby farming capes, auoh as the Dean case m Inveoar gill. Sir Robert Stout said that the Bill had been wisely and carefully drawn, and he thought that it would effeot the object for which ir> was intended. The seoond reading wps agreed to on the voices. TMB VAOT9BIES BILL. The Premier moved the t>econd reading of the Factories Aot Amendment Bill, which he said was the outcome of the reports of the Faotory Act during the past year. Ie was intended to check the practice of Uking home work by faotory employees, which led' to sweating After a short debate the seoond reading ' was agreed to ori the voices. SEA riSHftBJES BILL The Bon W. Hall Jones moved the sco nd reading of the Sea Fisheries Aot Amondment BUI,- which provides tfiat the Governor in-Gouricil may declare a olose season for shell-fish, 6uoh as mussels. The seoond > reading was agreed to on the voices. ■■•'■•■ ADULTEBATION PBt.VENTION BILL, The Hon. W;' Hall- Jones moved the second reading of the A dultert ion Pre vention Act Amendment Bill, to provide that tinned food should be duly labelled and the contents of the tin Bpeoifioally stated. It had already passed the Legis lative Council. Agreed to on the voicas. j BABBIT FERCES BltX The Hon. J. McKenzie moved the seading of the JRabbit-procf Wire-netting Fences Bill to provide thac Boards should be set up to take charge of rabbit-proof wire-netting fences m their respective j districts. Agreed to on the voices; BLBCTRICAL MOTIVE POWER BILL j The Premier moved the second reading of the Electrical Motive Power Bill- i Applications, he said, had been made by syndicates to seoure the right of motive power of the different waterfalls In the colony for eleotrioal purposes, and this Bill was designed to prevent theße rights being obtained. For the present, m his opinion, the State should retaia these rights. The second reading was agteed to after a short debate. PUBLIC BE«B> YES BILL. The Hon. John McKenzie moved the ftecond reading of the Public Reserves Vestngand Sale Act 1892 Amendment Bill relating to a pieoe of land m Dan edin. Agreed to on the voices. The House rose at 12.45 p ra.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

(per press association; ) THE DYNAMITERS. London. September 22^ As the treaty between Ureat Britain and Holland does not provide for the extradition of dynamiters, the British Government have withdrawn the! application for the extradition of tiaines and Kearney, two of Tynan's gang, who' were arrested at Rotterdam on the eve of their departure for America. , t

Australian.

THE GA^MINgRbILL. • Hobabt, September 25. The Legislative Council has passed the Gaming Bill, but added a clause making it operative on January Ist next. WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. The Legislative Assembly's further efforts m the direction of female suffrage met with scant recognition at the hands of the Courici', as the Bill was rejected after a short debate.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

■# — Attitude of England- Spoeoh "by ICr Gladstone. PBRFKEBB ASSOCIATION London September 2fi ' Mr Gladstone addressed a public meeting m Liverpool on the Armenian question; Fully 4000 people |»ere present, and the Earl of Derby*' pre sided. Mr Gladstone spoke vigor ously for an hour and a, half, and was m splendid voice. At the conclusion of his remarks he was vociferously applauded. He urged the suspension of relations with Turkey if the peremp tory demand failed. If Great Britain, he said, passed a self-denying ordinance before acting separately it would re, move the chance of Europe going to war, as the concert of Europe m the matter had proved a failure, and whole sale massacres, instead of reforms, had been paraded before the Embassies, while treaties were broken and provinces ; desolated. With due prudence war could be avoided, but they -were entit led to threaten and coerce the Sultan for breach of special treaties with Great ' Britain. In conclusion Mr Gladstone said he did not believe Europe would fight to ensure the continued massacre of Armenians. A resolution was carried, amid cheers supporting the efforts of the British Government to secure protection for the Armenians. Mr Gladstone's speech is treated by the Press from many points of view, but all agree it was delivered with all the fire and vigor of his earlier years. The Turkish Embassy telegraphed Mr Gladstone's speech to the Porte. ;- Pabis, September 25 Two French battleships and two cruisers reinforce the Levant squadron. The occupation of Syria is mooted m Paris. " . '. - i Berlin, September 25 Four German warships have suddenly been sent to the Levant. Sydney, September 25^ Mr Seddon suggested to Mr Reid that a united cablegram from the colonies should be Bent to Lord Salis bury regarding the Armenian atroci ties j but-, as Mr Reid thought it was better not to hamper the Imperial authorities m the matter, he replied to Mr Seddon to that effect. The latter concur red.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

I (PEK BESS^A HOCIA.TION )

HER MAJESTY.

, London. S»ptember'2s The Qu«eu is deeply touched and gratified at the telegrams received congratulating her upon her sixty years of reign. Ottawa, September 26 , The Canadian Commons sang the National Anthem m commemoration of the Queen's reign.

Australian.

FEDERATION. . Sydney, September 26 The Premier intends to allow Queensland and Western Australia time to pass the Federal Enabling Bill before fixing the date of the conven tion. THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE: A conference of freezing companies to discuss the ques'ion of putting the trade on a more satisfactory footing confirmed the scheme adopted at the recent conference and decided to send a representative to London to arrange with the banks and financial companies for the formation of a London Committee to co operate with the Australian nssooi* ations, and work out practical details. EASTERN NEWS. Eastern dbws reports that a fire was caused at Hongkong by gamblers fighting. At least a dozen lives were lost, and 100,000 dollars worth of damage was done. The rebellion m Manilla is reported to be much more serious than the Spanish Government admit. AMSTERDAM INLAND. Hoba&t, September 26" The Tutanekai called at Amsterdam Island to search for castaways, but found hone. The crew counted forty bullocks and many goats and rabbits on the Island.

The Dynamite Conspiracy.

London, September 25"" Bell, the dynamiter, is being tried at Bow Street. Evidence was adduced that he joined Tynan at Brussels, and was associated with him at Antwerp. Bell also wrote to Tynan, describing Ids work m Glasgow.

THE SOUDAN.

. — «, — , PER FRBSS AftSOOIATIOP ' Cairo, September 25 The guaboatg have reached Debbeh. Many cartridges found m possession of the Dervish prisoners have recently been made on the Continent. Most of the leaders have yielded, but the gunboats are still harassing the retiring Dervishes. Over nine hundred prisoners were taken. The forts at Dongola are skilfully built, and if resolutely held would have caused immense trouble. The collapse of the resistance was owi- g to the Jebadichs refusing to fight. Many of that tribe hive since joined the Sirdar's forces. The Baggar* Cavalry covered the retteat splendidly, and repeatedly charged the pursuers.

THE RELAY CYCLE RIDE.

Delayed *by "bad Woatlxor. (PER F&ESS ASSOCIATION ) Sydney, September 25 Half the relay bisycle ride between Sydney and Melbourne was completed m 21 hours 37 minutes. Melbourne, September 25 Viscount Hampden's message to Lord Brassey, ■■■ which was carried by relays of cyclists, was delivered at six o'clock this evening, the time occupied on the journey being forty-two hours, which is two hours longer than was anticipated, but after leaving Sydney wet and boisterous weather was met with for the greater portion of the way.

COMMERCIAL.

-• I WOOL SALES.

London, September 25 The wool aales were brisk, but prices ir« unchanged. Chiefly crossbreda are being offered. ' Omarama brand brought 6§d. The Bradford market is weakening m sympathy with London. Tallow is m excellent demand, owing to light arrivals, with a hardening tendency.

CRICKET.

. ♦ ; — —. New York, September 25 New York m their second innings made

126, the Australians winning by an inning! «nd 99 runs. Trumble took four wiokefc*

for 14, Trott five for 55 Hobabt, September 25 The Northern Cricket Association bat engaged Palmer, opce a famous Victoria boiler, as ground bowler.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE SPRING MEETING. The following are the acceptances for the first day's racing. Bquatter« Handicap ; 1 mile. st lb at 1b Young Che- Ertington 7 8 viot ... 9 0 Annoyance 7 t Speculator 810 Liberty ... 7 2 Two Mile Trot. M. U. sor, Fiddler 7sec, The Duke 9sec, Winchester 28sec, Rauhine 28sec, Maj 30« ec, Avondale 32« ec, Doubtful 32»ec, Marguerite 32sec. ■, Gbraldine Cup ; \\ mile. Cannonshot 8 8 Warrington 8 I Young Che- St. Florent ... 6 r i viot ,«- 8 5 Ladiis Bbacelet, li mile. The Joker ... 13 0 Jaffa ... 11 < Freeborn ... 1212 Keepsake , 11 ( First King .„ 1112 Qbabi Trotj l^miie, Barney Q'Hesi scr, The Duke Baec lah^let 21sec, Winchester 22seo, Ruahim a2sec, J. E. Rotciv 23iec, Wharf dale 23sec Royal Rose 24aeo, Belfast Pat 25seo Torrent 258e0. Flyino Handicap ; 6 furlongs. Speculator ... 8 3 Erriogton ... 7 i Marquis of Tale of the Zetland ... 8 0 War ... 6 I Miss Orwell 710 Dandy ... 6 ' Grand 'Cross 7 7

ASHBURTON ELECTORATE

.. — — ♦ — ■ Mr Wright Unable to Stand. In another column is published Mr E. G ! Wright's deelinature of the invitation oi 1 520 electors to Btand for the Ashburton seat. It is from no want of will on the part of the veteran te enter the political arena, but he has long suffered from an affection of the throat that makes the delivery by him of an address of any length, not only an irksome I but a painful task. The question of standing the seat is one, we are m a position to state*, that has caused Mr Wright much anxious consideration, as be would gladly have taken up the contest, but for the reason already referred to, and he did not finally deoide until he had consulted his medical adviser, whose opinion was that to enter upon an election campaign would not be prudent, as the risk was too great.

Cycling and Athletic Club.

♦ •' The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club was held m the Arcade Chambera last even* ing. There were about thirty members present, and Mr W. S. Mitchell, Captain, took the ohair. Apologies were received from Messrs T. Rollitt and D. Thomas for non attendance. ANNUAL HEFORT. The Secretary read the annual report as follows •— ln submitting to you our report and balance sheet for the year 1895-1896, we are pleased 60 have to congratulate you on the sound financial position of the Club. You will note that the receipts for the year amount to £49 11s 9J, and the expenditure to £37 7a 3d thus leaving the Club's credit the sum of £12 4s 6d. This must be con sidered very satisfactory, more especially when we take into consideration the heavy expense incurred m connection with our Easter Meeting, whioh meeting you need hardly be reminded, had to be abandoned owing to the wet weather. This is the second time that we have had to abandon our meeting"; but we trust to have bette r luck next time. Although having had no meeting ourselves the Club has been weU represented at outside meetings.— Messrs R. 6. Shearman, F. G. Tucker, H. E. Curtis. W. Thiele, B. Todd, and E. Purchase hav ing won prizes, while Mr L. Broad represen ted the Club at the N.Z.A. A. A. Champion ship meeting. The Club's thanks are due to Mr Preston for the handsome prizes given by him for competition during the year. The annual concert m connection with the Club was held on Easier Monday night and was a decided success both financially and other wise, and the Club's thanks are due to the ooncert committee for the excellent way m which they did their work. Members will have seen from the local papers that there is trouble m regard to the Association, again, but no doubt the incoming committee and delegates will be quite capable of looking after the interests of our Club. During the year 59 members paid their subscriptions to the club. The balance sheet and report, on the motion of Mr H. Curtis, seconded by Mr Matton, were adopted. N*W MEMBERS. The following new members were elected : —Messrs A. Baxter, E. Saunders, E. Knight B. B. Bestel<, \v. D. Millar, F. I. Cowlishaw, W. H. Bundle, T. Hancox, B. Alexander, W. Palmer, H. A. Flower, F. Smith, A. Wilkie, J, O'Brien, A. Bond, T. Bullock, B. H. B. Uptoa, and Mr McFartand/ LADY MEMBERS. The following ladies were elected members of the Club amidst applause : — Mrs D. Zander, Miss Bullock, Miss Corbitt, MissE. Zander. It was unanimously resolved that ladies be elected honorary members. OFFICERS. The following officers were elected for the ' ensuing year :•— Patron — Mr D. Thomas ; President— Mr O. A. M, Buckley ; Vice- Presidents— Messrs J. 0. Wasoa, H. Fried lander, R. McOwen, D. McLean, H. Zander and S. H. Graves; Captain— Mr W. 8. Mitchell ;" Vice-Captain— Mr H. E.Curtis; Secretary— Mr W. V. Thiele; Treasurer- Mr B. G. Shearman ; Committee— Messrs P. H. Cox, W. Shearman, A. Hendry, F. I. Cowlishaw, W. Preston, F. J. Henry, and D. Grant ; Auditors— Messrs D. Grant and R. Frizzell. Delegates to Sports Associa tion—Messrs B. Clark and W. S. Mitchell ; delegate to N.Z.A.A.A.— Mr C. Hood Wiltiami. OPENING DAY. It was decided that the opening day be left to the committee. THANKS. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Preston for prizes, and to the Concert Committee. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the outgoing committee, and also to the chair. <

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1896.



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Mr Walker, the 1.0. G.T. lecturer, is t< deliver his second address m the Orangi Hall this evening, and the final m fch OddfellowB 1 Hall to-morrow evening, i report o{ Mjj Walker's ftrst meeting appeare( m Wednesday* iesue, and we oan confidentl; assert that he is one of the best speaker evtMtenher?, * • ■



I — _*_. Business Notices -^ SEEDS. SEEDS., SEEDS. * THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE JUST RECEIVED- thejr 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. - Ttj^ip ..Seeps; turnip seeds. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots,, and are alwayi carefully tested m growth before beiugsent out, and none.are supplied but what are really strong and robust. ! t Carter's Elephant -Swede, Devonshire Greyatone, Improved Starving | Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, , , . Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fosterton Hybrid Yellowy etc,, etc. MANGEL SEEDS. MANGEL SEEDS. 4tFhese Seeds are grown for us by the celebratedhseed- merchants of the , colonies, viz., jKimmo & Blair, Dunedin. Having been grown from selected foots, they cannot fail m giving the greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on for producing the greatest weight per acre possible unde^r rich and liberal cultivation. JGTELD CARROTS, - JFItliD . CARROTS. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham' Lbng' Red, Giant Green-top, 1 White Belgian, Ej£, Etc, BROADLEAF ESBEX RAPE. - POTATOES. POTATOES POTATOES. A change of Seed Always Pays, as a Better and Heavier Crop is 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 thfey^inay be filled from oar own stocks, which occasionally become exhausted before the end of the season. -■•••■-- -1 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 flour, ; 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 at the rate of 17 tons per acre, having very few small." A first-class eating potato. ABHIEAF, 'MYATT'S EARLY PROLIFIC i An excellent and well-known variety ; valuable for sheltered borders and i very early use. a NEW POTATO— * RICH Aip SEDDUN.' * Bfting an Early and Heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market potato, and from general reports from the raiser we may cI»S3 it with the best of all varieties now grown. —We Hare Also m Stock —r- •/ American Alphas, Lapstone Kidney, Bath Kidney, Beauty of Bath, Blue Derwents, etc. " - --— .. GARDFN SEEDS. / GARDEN SEEDS. \ 90 Varieties of Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet. 70 "Varieties of Flower Seeds, Id. per packet. FLETCHER BROS. "Cash Supply .Stores," Ashburton and Ohristchurch, Wholesale and ' Ketail Agents for Kimmo <fe Blair's Standard^ Seeds. fKLKPnoNK 24 ' Box 67 FECULINA. ■■<', FECIILINA. ■' fTIHE T)ERFECTION S~\F f^\ AXE TTI LOURS, 11 XHE Jr ERFEOIION \JF \J AXE Jj LOURS, Stands Unrivalled as the perfection of Prepared Flours for producing PURE and DELICIOUS CAKES, with the minimum of time, trouble, and expense. FEUULINA is packed m lib cardboard boxes, aud can be hnd m the following kinds- Cherry Cakes ' Raspberry Sandwiches Rice Cheese Cake 3 Sponge Ginger Bread Cocoannt Cakes . • Currant Cakes Oenoa Cakes '• Sultana Cakrs \. '.[}. '-. Seed Cakes Rice Cakes Madeira Cakes Snow Cakes These packets of Cake* Flour, contain all ih) dry ingredients of a Wholesome and Delicious Cake. Full directi ns'cn each packet. Price — 6d.each TEA. TEA. TEA. We have an excellent line of ORANGE PAKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the gardens, which we have packed m £lb and lib packets, , slb and 101 b tins, and £ chests and E6lb3. NIMMO & BLAIR'S CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Goods Delivered Daily. ' Orders by Post. Despatched with Punctuality. Best House m Aehburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. SHEARMAN BROS., •• MARKET HOUSE." . \ Telephone No. 53 WVH. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, AND HOUSE - DECORATORS*. T7VERY DESCRIPTION Oil 1 MATERIAL REQUIRED KEPT IN STOCK, — Just Landing-— ■ News Papers, New Designs, Choice and Artistic Dadoes, .Borders and Friezes. Now is your opportunity to Renovate your homes. , ■- . • . APPLY TO- • W. H. COLLINS & CO., IMPORTERS. FIRST GRAND SHOW SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHINa UP TO DATE. o CASES of NEW DRAPERY, EjTMAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New DreßS Goods. B'ouee Prints are a marvel of the season Choice Bibbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Mußlins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all elzs ; also f V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOJ, ROSLYN, AND MOSQIEL SUITS. Never has such a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m Ashburton before, a« will be exhibited hy me this season. * BOOTS, f BOOTS. BOOTS. .r ■ . ■ ■ •■ J* THE LARGEST STOCK IN TBE COUNTY 10 SELECT FROM. ANDREW OKE.



Tenders. TJENDKRS are invited for BUILDING I MEN'S WHARE. BAKEHOUSE,. 3 t0., at Mount Somers Station, for A. £• Pbachb, Esq. Plans and specifications at my Offioe. Tenders close oa TUESDAY, Septem- ber 29, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9198 Architect. THB EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY; SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for REPAIRS to School Buildings ab Seafield and Wakanui, Lismore and Mayfield, Mount Somerg, Ash ton, and Hinds. Also for Repairs to Master's Houses at Longbeach, Winslow, Alford Forest, and FJemingcon. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of the Board, Normal School ; those for Seafield and Wakanui, Flem- ington, Ashton, Longbeach, Winslow, and Hinds, also at the Office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and these for Lismore and Mayfield, Mount Somets and Alford Forest, at the several Schoolrooms. Endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 12 noon on MONDAY, October 5. The lowest or any tender nob necessaii'y accepted. H. C. L\NE, Secretary* Chrlstchurch, September 22, 1896. 9 185 STUD NOTICE. BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH. Sire of the most record and winning horses v m New Zealand, WILL sland this Season at Aahburton, end travel the neighborhood. BLACK"" CAVE. By Blackwood Abdallah— dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Koltnar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Somerß, Alford Foreßt Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apph MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 221 Or Grooms m Charge. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby civen that the Roai known as EDE'S Road, near M Hardley'a, IS CLOSED for Every kind c Traffic, and anyone using the same, afte this date, will do so at their own risk. E. B. COOPER, Clerk. September gq, 1896, 9 2]



i - ... — - v Friedlander Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE J A COMPLETE THRESHING * PLANT. i'• " l Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION l ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, ! WATER CART, Em, All m First ClasH Order. friedlander"bros., limited. xtte have for sale good seed and eating i POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. ~X\TE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Saperphosphata PURE BONE DUST, : < AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. ~~ *" ■ ,* We are also prepared to supply ? I ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, j AT FACTORY PRICES. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. SEEDS j FOR SPRING SOWING. I X?I7E HAVE taken particular care m I Dressing onr this season's I GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, 0 I AND OFFER, AT I LOWEST MARKET RATES, I English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, 'II Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red d I Clover and Oowgrass, White 1\ Clover, Alsike, Timothy, ie | -■ etc., etc. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitsd. I Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be I obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers,



"THE AMERICAN/ TROTTING HORSE, four years old, by Emmerson, out of Fairy, by Ppot. Winner of two Races. TO BE LEASED FOR THE SEASON. Apply DAVID THOMAS. CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Aehburton County who have mortage 8; running at Call, the advisability of having these maters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. D. THOMAS, Ashborton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sob divided, nil m grass, Plenty of Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First-quality Land, Thoroughly Improved) end one of the best pieces of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Gratia, adjoining Springbnrn Railway station, being R.S. 29674. ' >LBO,— * 833 ACRES, being R.S. 25048 and 80068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being 8.8. 27081, 27888, 27889, 27890, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Claik'6 Fatm. The land is m splendid order, finces good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres noyr being jut into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the latd is m clover, two and three years old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Sever* 1 other Properties, Aehbartori Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's Howe DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. _ __ — ■ r^r 7 ■ : --. ... ,\. : great boom m boots. McDonald & mcdiarmid TTAVE RECEIVED &.DVIOE OF LARGE SHIPMENTS OF Jtfew floods Landing ex Mamari and lonic, Specially ordered for the Ashburton trade These Goods will be opened up m a few weeks, and m order to Reduce Stock and make room for New Goods, we will bold a Genuine « tearing* Sale. THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. No consideration of profit will be allowed to interfere with this object. For Bargains See Our Windows and Door. FXAMINB OUR GOODS, COMPARE OOR PRICES, And you will be bound to admit that we offer the very, best value In BOOTS and SHOES m Aehburton. Sale Coniinencing— SATUßDAY, 29th inst. THE CASH BOOT SHOP, FAST STREET J. I>ICHOr,AS, Manager ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE" WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari," A LARGE SHIPMENT OF ; NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITINGS. Amo-A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, * m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. In order to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Se aon probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. t@T CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits "before the Show " will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." craigheadTberryman, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbubton. AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Christohurch Steam Dye Works.' Ladies' Dresse3, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear.



ELGIN SCHwOL COSCERI TTAS been postponed to FRIDAY, October 16. JOHN COOHRANE, 9 232 Chairman. T. Bullock. HAMPBTEAD. QCHOOLMASTER'S House together with 0 3 allotments, numbered 71, 72, and 73, well situated m Cambridge Street. Not haying disposed of this by auction, offers are invited for the purchase of it. _^ T. BULLOCK. WHJSATiTONE. LONGBEAo"h"~DISTRIOT, TO STOREKEEPERS & OTHERS. FOR SALE— 'y i/ A.CRES, on whioh i 9 erected 7 a * / * a Store with Dwelling House attached, Bakery, and o her buildings. The owner, Mr W. E. Bond, hiving remove. d to Flemington, -this property is for Sale on easy terms of payment. For full particulars, apply to—^ T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.— Town Section No. 333 and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street; Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. I^o LET, at a low rental, SHOP and ■ DWELL^G, East btreet south. ; . T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND 01 HERS. FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARMS, RURAL L4ND, &o. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 A ores, fronting liowyer's Stream, Mocm. Somer« 20 Acres, Wakanul, fronting the sea beach 156 Acres, improved, Willowby 40 Acres, close to Ashbnrton 530 Acres, Rangitata Island 498 Acrea, 1 linos 22 Acres, L<wcliffe' 1093 Z 1 cres, close to Dromore 26 Acres, Spaxton Survey District 200 A ores. Hinds H 18 Acres, Oo'dstream 97 Acr.s, close to Springlturn 288 Acres, Seafield, and other proper- ties. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. OS ftD PER WEEK. Rental re- *-* " quir< d for Cottage at Tinwald. Apply to . T. BULLOCK, Agent;. 75 ACRUS, £3 PER ACBE. Interest— 5 per cent. R.Ss. cumbered 26527. 265?8, fronting the road leading to Wakanui School, 1 am authorised by the Mortgagee to Sell th > above at the reduced price if £3 per agre. Unpaid purchase money to- . bear the low rate of interest of 5 per cent per. annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent. Public Notice? • ASH BURTON CENTRAL PR< GKKSSIVR LIBERAL ASSOCIATION, IH.fi Weekly Mooting will b* held m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY EVENING, September 29, at 7 30^when one of th) Candidates for the Association's support will address the Meeting. All Liberals invited. Seats reserved for Ladies. 9 230 T> R E 1" A R E F O R THE ELECTION BT HEARING MR THOMAS WALKER, Ex-M.L.C, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON SUNDAY, 8 p.m. Of special interest to Moderates. 9 228 E. G. WRIGHT, ESQ., Windermere. Dear Sir, WE, the Undersigned Electors of the Ashburton Electoral District, re- spectfully request that you will allow your- self to be nominated ai a Candidate at the forthcoming Election, and if yon comply with our request, we shall use our best endeavours to secure your return. Considering your past valuable services on behalf of the Colony at large, and this district m particular, we consider you would be the most suitable person to represent us m Parliament. Signed,— SAMUEL B. NELSON RICHARD BIRD ALFRED HARRISON E. GATES, And 515 other Electors of Ashburton. To Messrs Nelson, Bird, Harrison, Gates, and the 515 other Electors signing the requisition. Dear Friends,— I I feel greatly honored by the requisition I which you have presented to me. I The document is so numerously signed by I all sections of the community, that I should I feel oontrained to put aside every objection, I and to accede to your request, were it not' i for the ailment which at present renders it I impossible for me to address a large audienfle I for the length of time which is indispensable I to an election contest. I It pains me exceedingly, that, I cannot by I my compliance, show my desire to serve I your interests, and gratify the wishes of so I many friends. I With a deep sense of gratitude for your I promises of support. I I have the honor to be, I 1 Your most obedient servant, » I EDWARD G. WRIGHT. I Windermere, September 23, 1896. I 9 218 - j "YTTANTED, Second-hand Bags m any 1 1 Quantity. f I NEWCASTLE, T *ESTPORT, BRUNNER a NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND a I ALLANUALE COALS, alwayd . I m Stock. c I ALSO— I COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTB, RAILS, I STAKES, and all fencing material. I I wish to draw the attention of the public I to the celebrated „ AILANDALB 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 STREET, /v Opposite D. Thomas' Grain an 4 Wool v ' fc 93W Store*. P



Holloway's Ointment and Pills are beyond all doubt the most valuable and most convenient medicines that travellers can take across the seas to distant dimes, for change of oliinate and the new conditions and surroundings of life to which, they will be exposed will assuredly give rise to great disturbances of the system and to such especial morbid stales of the blood and constitution generally at will render the »bo of these effectual remedies highly necessary, for they will m them find a ready and safe means of relief m moat of the diseases which afflict the human race, and with them at hand they may be said to have a' physician always at their "call. . D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S AROADK, -' ■■■■ '■ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1896. KHfY AOBES 0F LAND « MB DAVID THOMAS has received Instructions to Sell by Public Auction (as above), 500 ACRES OF LAND, known as TRAVIS 1 -- Being part of B.S. 30979, well witerec and fenoed ; most of it m Engllel grass. This land Is adjoining the properties o Messrs McKenrie. and Sawle, Hindi District, and is well worth the atter.tioi of anyone wanting oheap land for Sheep This block would work admirably witl some of the Longbeach or Lowcliff farms. Terms very easy. Sale at 2.30 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 9 149 Auctioneer. THE LADIES of the CALEDONIA! SOCIETY INVITE the GENTLEME of the Society's Weekly Socials, to a LEAP YEAR DANCE, To be held m the ORANGE HALL, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER $ ,9233