between the company and the debenture holders. Having taken over the line the Government could not let it be idle.

The Premier said that the GDvernment were advised that they could go on with this work, and that was the reason the £25,000 appeared on the Estimates. It followed as a natural sequence that they must go on with the work, especially as the colony, had already spent £252 000 on the line m land grants.

Sir Robert Stout said that he had moved to reduce the vote because he cousidered that £15,000 would be sufficient to carry on the line till they saw what the company and the debenture-holders were going to do.

The Premier pointed oat that this railway was by legislation passed by the House, and was as much an ordinary railway of the colony as any other line. After a lengthy debate Sir Robert Stout's amendment was lost by 37 to 20, and the vote of £25,000 was agreed to.

Sir Robert Stout protested against the vote of £2000 for the Lawrence-Roxburgh line, characterising it as an utter waste of money— Mr Earnshaw Btrongly opposed the vote. He said that the Dunedin people did not want it, and that the Dunedin papers were against it. The Hon. W. Hall- Jones said that he expected to receive a report on this line and the Heriot route, jmd if he found that the Lawrenoe route was the best he might spend £2000 m surveying the line, but no money would be spent m constructing the line with out the sanction of Par ianient,

Eventually the vote was struck out by 28 to 25.

The votes for main roads and briJges evoked a lengthy discussion, but no altera tions were made m any of the items, and the remaining items on the estimates passed without alteration.

The House rose at 4.30 a m.

CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign.

(per pbkss association.)

OBITUARY.

London, October 5.

Mr Byron Beed, MP. for JSast Bradford, who. was recently injured m a carriage accident, has succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

THIS DYNAMITERS

Haines and Kierney, two of Tynan's gang, have sailed from Antwerp for New York.

SARDINIA.

Rome, October 5.

The Military Commission report that the Island of Sardinia is the pivot of the Italian maritime defence, and urgently advise that it should be fortified. THE BULTJWAYO EXPLOSION. Capetown, October 5 The maghzine at the •' uluwayo ex plosion, which has already been men tioned, contained 725 cases cf dynamite and 4000 boxes of detonators. A bullet fired at a hawk caused the explosion.

Australian.

THE SYDNEYSTONE THRO WEB.

Sydney, October 6

Youil), who threw stones into the Legislative Assembly Chamber, was sentenced to seven days.

SALE OF A MINE.

Messrs Gentles and Geddis, of Auck land, have disposed of the Try Fluke Extended property to a British Trust, subject to an inspection. The prope ty adjoins the Try tluke, and the sum of £20,000 is guarantetd for the develop ment of. it. An engineer leaves m a fortnight to inspect. The capital comes from a quarter not hitherto interested m New Zealand.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Vienna, October 5.

In his speech at the prorogation of the Hungarian Diet, the Emperor expressed the opinion that the peace of Europe was not likely to be disturbed over the Eastern question. *

London, October 6.

The Chronicle gives publicity to a statement that the Marquis of Salis bury convinced the Cz*rth&t the depo sition of the Sultan would not provoke a massacre of Christians.

Sir Veinon Harcourt, speaking at Ebbwvale, said he was m favor of a cordial agreement with Russia, cover ing the entire eastern question. He would obliterate the Cyprus Conven tion. Separate action by England would be perilous, but he regarded it as useless tofatteinpt to maintain Turkey.

THE CZAR'S VISIT to PARIS

Eeception at Cherbourg.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Paris, October 5

The Czar has arrived at Cherbourg. It is estimated that there are three million visitors m Paris,

October 6,-

The meeting of the French and FngHsb squadrons m mid-channel was a superb spectacle, and their splendid evolutions were much admired. The English warships fired a salute of twenty-one guns, and the French one of one hundred guns.

On his arrival at Cherbourg the Czar reoeived a great ovation. President Faure and the Presidents of both branches of the Legislature welcomed him, and he noticeably retained the band of the formar for some time. The Czar then made an inspection of the French fleet, and expressed his admira tion at its completeness and apparent efficiency.

At a banquet President Faure, m proposing the health of the royal guest, said the Czar would find that the heart of France beat at Paris. The Czar, m reply, said he fully shared m the sentiments of the friendly nation, and was much touched by the sympathy and cordiality extended. In drinking the toast the Czar and the President touched glasses, while the band played the Marseillaise, Subsequently the Czar and his party were escorted to Paris.

London, October §. Tfye Caar thanked the Queen and British people for f the perfect hospi tality extended to him and his party.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We !'.- •„!! -•■> ri -I,. «■■*>< resDonsib - for the oimtmo i- »xi.ikssch v on" correspomlKTU')

ASHBURTON LARRIKINS.

TO THE EDITOR

Sib, — I do not think you know all the accomplishments of our town boyp. For the last three years a gang of boys have been m the habit of stealing eggs, fruit, and lead. I know the boys well, as I have given them chase seve. al times, and some of them belong to respectable parents. Jf it were not for tho last mentioned f >ct I would have put the. matter m the hands of the police before now. 1 certainly don't mean to stand it any longer, bo I hope my back fence visitors will take warning. I don't mind giving anyone a few eggs, but I object to havethem taken wholesale, and especially the ones from under brooding hens. I think ttore i keepprs are aiding them by taking these things without a note from their parents. They were followed to a grocer's one day. and they bought lollies and matches, and I suppose the lead money will go m cigars. It may seem very paltry to steal a few eggs, but will it end there? I think parents would do well to find out whose company their boys are m, for there are certainly some promising young 'fellows around, and one bad boy will lead a good few innocent ones astray. I think it would improve and refine their general flowof language if they were sent to church and Sunday School, for that seems their red letter day m stealing. — I am, etc.,

Parent.

October 7.

The Prohibition Demonstration.

The Prohibitionists are making great preparations for the demonstration to morrow, as stated m our last issue, and we learn that the public schools — m view of the faot that a number of the childreu would be absent — will close m the afternoon.

A meeting of the Tea Committee was held m the Primitive Methodist Church last night. There was a fall attendance, and reports of provisions promised, from town and country, of a most satisfactory nature were received. . Nine hams, several rounds of beef and tongues were amongst the items mentioned ; and m addition to an abundant variety of good things, sufficient to provide tea for 1000 people. The collectors reported £4 m cash donations. All the necessary arrangements were made for cutting up, crockery, laying the tables, and waiting upon the large number of guests expected. Great enthujiam is being manifested amongst the Prohibitionists, and it is expected that the demonstration will be the largest and most successful that Ashburton has seen.

LIBEBAL ASSOCIATION

Mr McKeaguo the Chosen Candidate.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashbut ton Central Liberal Association wa3 held on Tuesday night. There was a fair attendance, and the President, Mr P. O'Connor, was chairman. The chief business transacted was the ballot for a candidate to receive the Association's support, and, on the papers being opened, it was found that Mr John McKeague had obtained a majority of the votes m the- proportion of • eight to one. Messrs Whiting and Pickford were the scrutineers. Mr McKeague thanked the. Association for the position m which they had.placed him, and on his suggestion the Association formed itself into an election committee to secure Mr McKeague's return. Mr H. M. Jones said he had an ambition to sit m Parliament, but as had not been chosen by the Society this time hiOime had not yet come, and he. would^support Mr McKeague's candidature with all his might. Mr McKeague announced his intention of speaking m the Oddfellows' Hall one evening next week.

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB.

The following are the handicaps for the first day's races ab the Spring meeting of the Club, m which several Ashburton horses are engaged. . Spring Handicap Hurdle Race. One mile and a half. —Rebel 11.10, Invader 10.9, Lobo 10.4, Brin 10.2, Te Kooti 9.8, High lander 9.6, Masterpiece 9.0.

Publicans' Handicap. Seven furlongs. — Toxa 8.12, Speculator 8.11, Victim 8.9, Vandyke 8.4, Marlin 8 1, Vanquisher 8 0, Esau 7.12, Annoyance 7.11, Tangi Maid 7.0, Tufto6.7.

Spring Handicap. One mile aud a dis tance.—Casket 8.6, Maximus 7 13, Jane Eyre 7.11, Vandyke 7.7, Van Buren 7.7, Ilex 7.3, Grand Cross 70, Lord Rosslyn,7.o.

Novel Race Handicap. Five furlongs. — Rothamstedßil2, Kathleen 7.12, Lounger 7. 10, Remuera 7. 7, Capuchin 7. 5.

Ladies' Bracelet. 7 furlongs. — Dugald Mohr 11.7, Kathleen 11.1, Beautiful Jim (late Garryowen), Glenore 11 0, Saladin Dundee 10.12, Remuera 10.10.

FLYma Handicap. 6 furlongs.— -Vanilla 9.4, Remorse II 8.12, Jane Eyre 8.10, Speculator 8.10, Victim 8.8, Miss Orwell 8.4, Annoyance 7.10, Campbell 7.7, Grand Cross 7.5, Molly Darling 7.5,, P.o'tter 7.5, Lord Rosslyn 7.5, St llorent 6.8.

Elderslib Handicap Trot ; two miles.— T^e Dnke scr, Joe Barnett Usec, Mingo 7, Grasshopper 11. 18, Factory Girl 29, Bond ville 30, Beware, Explorer, and Miner 32, Vivian Grey 34, Fawn 37, Vie 38, Miss Norah 42.

Alex. A. M«Masm;r, Chakles Nicholas, Jasper Nicolls, Handicappera for the North Qtago Jockey Club.

Town Edition. THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

PAYNE'S PENALTY,

London, October 6

The suspension of Payne, tin Sydney cyclist has been referred uack to ihe Newcastle Board and will probably be removed.

I SCULLING. ' Stephenson, the New Zealand sculler, defeated Drumunond on the Tyne, over the mile course, by four lengths.

BASEBALL.

Mr Musgrove has arranged for twenty Australian baseball players to visit America next spring and play a series of matches.

THE RUSSO-OHINESE RAILWAY.

Ohina has authorised the Russian railway m Northern Manchuria, which will cross the Amoor, and proceed direct to Vladivostok, but has refused to permit the construction of a branch to the Liaotong Peninsula.

THE VENEZUELAN DISPUTE

Washington, October 6.

It is reported that Lord Salisbury and Mr Olney have, exchanged notes, advancing the principles which are to govern the VemzueU -dispute. The situation genernliy is now clearer, though the dispute i-j not settled.

Australian.

DUMMYING.^

Sydney, October 7. . The hearing of the Mercadool Mummying case appeals have begun. THE BALLAN MINE ACCIDENT Melbourne, October 7 The bodies of the CT*o miners killed at Ballan have been r< covered,

THE ASfIBORJ:oM GtJAi*l)iAN : OCTOBER 7, 1896.



(SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.)



J. 1». Sievewright, lecture, Oddfellows' Hall, to-nighfc. Flemiogton Dairy Factory— re milk for season.



John Orr & Co.— Farm Implements for sale.



Prohibition Demonstration m Domain, Thursday, October 8. Dromore School Ball, October 16. McDonald -md McDiarmid — New Goods. J. Thomas — Seed Potatoes, Oats, Chaff, etc.



Ashburton Poultry and Pigeon Society- Annual General Meeting this evening at 8 o'clock.



'Ashburton A. and P. Show, Friday, October 30. - T. Bullock— Land, etc. S. Porter — Seed Potatoes. Tinwald Temperance Hall Company- Meeting, Monday, October 12. Acland, Dudley and Company— Money to Lend. Loßt— Gold Brooch.



Business Notices - -M ■ EECULINA. FECULINAII THE PE«FECriON OF OAKB FuOUR. l^H 1 Q£fl - P^R PACKET QiT^H O-*J • . PER* PAOKFT " "B FLETCHER BUGS. I HALVING received a large consignment of the celebrated Feculina or Oake Fiour, >.care enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other store m As£i 'mrtou. t • /t-wtj, FEOULINA. stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared B lour for =| producing pure, and delicious Cakes, with the. minimum of time, trouble, aod t expense.  -^ FECnLINA may be had m the following: kinds :— : M Ground Rice Cheese Cakes Madeira Oakea ' . '! Sultana Oakes Sponge Gingsr Bread ' "%i Raspberry Buns . Currant Oakes Sponge Oakes Rice Cakes | Raspberry Sandwiches ~... Seed Cakes f| Cocoanut Oakea • Snow Cakes - Mflßßfl COLOQBED STARCH/ STAIH^H For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Oolo^^^^^H to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look^^^^^fl comfortable by using this famous Starch. ; ; — SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thor^^^| recommend it. We can supply it m and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins; J^H ..... BEDUCTION. ~ REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also ofJX^^H Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. --""" CROCKERY."" CROCKERY. IB A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to hpQjj^l and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Ceshßß we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. SEED POTATOES B This is Ihe Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Farly Rose l^^H for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs for Is ; Bruce— l6lba for Is j Myatt's Asb^H — 241bs for Is ; Otago Oup Eyes— 2o!bs for Is ; Beauty of Hebror— Ulbs^H Is ; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 6s per sack. Lapstone* Kidneys— 2 libs for^H 6s 6d per sack • prime Derweots— 6s per sack, delivered anywhere within^^l Belt. ' -^^^J TUBNIP SEEDS. > TURNIP SEBBSr^»[ Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially seltcted roots, and are al^s^^l carefully tested m growth before being sent oui-, and none are supplied but vflH are really strong and robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, "Devon s! ire Greystone, Improved SkirvingHH Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple^ Top Yellow, Fosterton — HIHI Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. I^l Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds. W/k SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. SB WE, as Agrnts for Nimmo and B'air, v^eed Merchants, are authorised €<■ offer two Special Prizes of Sefd* to the value of 10s 6d— one for the besH Collection of ' Vegetables, and the othpr for the best Collection of Flowers, growiM from Messrs JNimino and Blair's Serd >, purchased during the present seasDjrJfH FLETCHER BROS., II CASH SUPPLY RTORIS. : I Q.BEAT SPECIAL PnUCHISE SALM JAMES UeLLOR 1 HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEJ£s4 WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, TB And is determined to give the Public a share cf the benefit derived by him m this _^H Purchase. , ~^^^^l . HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— * . ! 50 Men'a Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, uiual 6s 9d 30; Ladies' Button Shoes, large size^^l 20 Men's Shooters 8a 9d, usual 9a 6d ' usual 10a 6d 70-LadieH' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d . 90 Men's and Women's Allferb Slippeisfl 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30a 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d V 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual6s 9'd 1 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20a 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid usual 1 to 30s • 3s 6d —-'_ '^~^J . 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12i 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 25a, uenanlH on J 63 , 6 ou r, ,o o, "" 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (U^H 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9J price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has beeu mrrked at very low prices, and will )^H offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, \^H fatherß, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on sple^^^l termj. . r SALE COMMENCES "ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'Cl^^H REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE. WILL RUN. -- ALWAYS TO THE FORE. - H JAMES ~ MELLOU, 1 ■S. ASHBURTON. ■ FECULINA. E^CULINA^ rfiHE "PERFECTION r\F /^<AKE T^ LOURS, XHE X ERFECTION KjF {j AXE Jj LOURSI Finding that this Valuable preparation is Selling FreeJy, we have just lan9^| another consignment which we have bought at a great discount for Cash, tberefo^^l enabling us to Sell it at — - 3, n per packet o 2 U PER PACKET. O^D OR FOUR PACKETS FOR ONE SHILLING. H TEA. TEA. TEA. 1 We have an excellent line of ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA imported direct from the gardens, which we have packed m £lb and lib packets 51b and 101 b tins, and 56Lba. NIMMO & BLAIR'S CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Goods Delivered Daily. Orders by Post Despatched with Punctuality. - { Best House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware.. SHEARMAN BEOS., "MARKET HOUSE.' * > W> H. COLLINS & COTJ PAINTERS, PA PERH ANGEB S», AND HOUSE - DECORATORS. I pVERY DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL REQUIRED KEPT IN STOCISH — Just Laxdisg — ■ News Papers, New Designs, Choice and* Artistic Dadoes, I Borders and Friezes. U Now is yc'ur cppoitunity to Btnovate your homes. % " ' ' ■ ■ ■ ■ APPLY 1 TO— '^^M . ■-■ W. H. COLLINS & CO.. J



Public Notices. NOTICE. f lIHB Person who borrowed two Forks, JL four and five prongs, kindly return the same to save further trouble. 10 31 HENRY HOOPER. NOTICE. ANY Person found Trespassing, Setting Fire, or Damaging Property, known as the I',Riverbanfc Gardens," will be Prosecuted. HENRY HOOPER, 1032 Allenton. APPLICATIONS are invited to be sent m on FRIDAY, October 9, for two young active Men to act as lurncocks to the Fire Brigade. Particulars as to duties, etc., may be obtained from any officer of the Brigade. 10 30 A. A. FOOKS. TYPE-WHITING OFifICE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS GRAHAM will be glad to reoefve orders for COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Legal or General ; also, M.S.S. of every des- cription. All orders strictly private. Terras, &c, on application. Licensed to Sell Stamps. 933 ;_____ THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTAR* CANDIDATES 1,8 E Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday, last, said : — *• I must not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are on view", and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and I would strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. But what is the value of brains without digestion? r He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of »the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it would have been found that those whc wore m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted, into a sort of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelic temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by \ALL who have used it. X Note. — An impoitant omission was nearly "eing made m this advertisement, viz. : The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR &Co., Ageuts. From the Tea plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated., This ie Kww T*A.



T. Bullock. T O L E T; DWELLING of five Roomß and Scullery, ' with Bay Window and Verandah, well situated m Cameron street, west. i _ T. BULLOCK. | MONEY TO LEND ON approved Freehold Securities m sums to suit Borrowers at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN V LAND. . -, 0 -~ 9 ACRES, corner of Racecourse, and Middle Roads, Allenton, with small Stable thereon. Offers are invited for this property. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—Town Section No. 333 and Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and DWELLING, East street south. T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITES r well situated,' having two frontages on Havelock Street and Wakanui Road, West, being T.Si's 1126 and 1227, £-acre. These sections are to be sold to close accounts. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE "SALE. TMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, X &c. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's stream, Mount Somerß 20 Acres, Wakanui, fronting the sea beach 156 Acres, improved, Willow by 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 Acres, Rangitata Island 498 Acres, Hinds 22 Acres, Lowcliffe t 1093 Acres, close to Dromore 26 Acres, Spaxton Survey District 200 Acres, Hinds 18 Acres, Coldstream 97 Aores, close to Springburn 288 Acres, Seafie'd, and other properties. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ASH3URTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL Meeting of the above JL Society will be held m the office of Mb R. B. Restell, Burnett street, on WEDNESDAY EVEVING, October 7. \ 8 o'clock. \ \ EDWARD STEPHENS, r - -10 4 Hon. Secretaty. OUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner/ East street, _ ... 5§4



Business Notices NEW GOOI'S. - NEW GOODS NEW GOonp. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and . Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quautiU of Ihe well-known BO STOCK BE AND, ;#:/ BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLE lENS SORTrf. Also, — Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and othar well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Bu ton, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c ass B>ot 'at. a Reaso-iabl- Price,' should not tail to inspect their stock of BOSTOOK, BKOTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of La lies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices •>hat will Suppriae you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gema), m lace and strap; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Shoes, from , , 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvaa Shoes, from ... 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies' Walking Shoes, from 4a 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 clasß Slipper, good value at 4s, vow selling at 3a. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals— usual price from 22s to 26s 6d— All Reduced to 17a 6d. AT THE THE CASH BOOT SH OT, J. KICHOr&s, Manager rnHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH BE- ' PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. S. SALEK, ■' EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT Will* Sown! & Reliable Workmanship. ISP THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE TO BE FOUND AT S. SALEK'S, WATCHM4KEB .AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." :O; WE HAVE JCST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE SHIPMENT OP x NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, ia the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities.' In order to meet the Demands of our Lirge and Increasing Business, we are showing i his 8e son probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. m- CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show " wilt greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." craigheadXberryman, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ' Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear.



L CTURES ( DDFJiL.OWS' HALL. ASHBURTON. Under the auspices of the Liberty League TO-NIGHT, OCTOBER 7, 1896. 1 ITRJ. D. SIEVBFKIGHT 1 WILL DELIVER A LECTUEE ' ON 1 THE FALLACIES OF PROHIBITION Doors open at 7.30. Lecture at 8 p.m. r Admission free. All cordially invited. r His Worship the Mayor will preside. 10 0 Public notices. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & jCX. PASTORAL ASSOCIATIONS SHOW OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC., Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON MI DAY, OCTOBER 30. ? LIBERAL PRIZE SCHEDULE, Together with Numerous SPECIAL PRIZES, again offered for Competition. ENTRIES (which will Not be considered valid unless accompan ed" by- Entrance Fees) must be m the hands of the Secretary Not Later than 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. W. SIMPSON, 10 17 • Secretary. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. A THLETIC Clubs and Sports Societies x\_ requiring the use of the Domain Sports Ground, are requested to make written application to the Domain Board before 5 p.m. on MONDAY, the 12th ii.st., and to state the number of closed days required. CHARLES E. FOOKS, Secretary to Board . Ashburton, October 7, 1896. 1047 ISHBUBTON BOROUGhTcOUNCIL. ONE POUND (£1) REWARD. rTIHE above Reward will be paid by the _1_ Councl to anyone who will furnish evidence of any person found Breaking the Street Lampß. By order, CHARLES E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, October 7, 1896. 10.48 H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MX SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINE ST lURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and .Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND CARROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK, Anglo Continental Guano and < Islington Manures. J Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. ' ] Also the i COMBINATION u*s , SHEFFIELD. { TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES, j SHEEP BRANDING OIL& , • 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 IN~GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Chick wheat. Henry Zander, ' AUCTIONEER < AND < GENERAL MERCHANT. l * AGENT FOR— : Sun Fire Insurance Office ( . Australian Mutual Provident Society j



Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Coutt, holilen afc Ashbur- -1 ton. NOTICE i*s hereby given that Thomas Rbvell, of Ashburton, butcher, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office, on the 14th day of October, 1896, at 2.30 o'clock m the after- noon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. October 7th, 1896. 10 50 Public Notices "DEAR Fn MIND TM AT CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT, Under the auspices of the Ashburton Cricket CJub, Will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL, Ashburton. 1~l ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, (SHOW^ NIGHT). Items by Local Amateurs, assisted by Mr Raphael Ballantynk, and others from Christchurch. Full programme m future issue. 10 49 H. C. PERCY, Hon. Sec. PROHIBITION! MONSTER PROCESSION. MASS MEETING IN DOMAIN. f( REAT fTIEA VX REAT ±WA AND I üblio. Meeting IN ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. L. M, I8ITT~& W. READY TO GIVE ADDRESSES. PROCESSION to start from Ashburton bridge at 2 p.m. prompt, led by Salvation Army Band. MASS MEETING upon arrival ab the Domain. TEA at 5.30 p.m. CONVENTION m TEMPLAR HALL at 4 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING IN ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ac 8 o'clock. The Mayor m the chair, x Good Templars, Temperance Societies, Bands of Hope, W.C.T.U., Sunday Schools, and Prohibitionists 'generally, invited to take part m the procession. Tickets for Tea, Is 6d. SpeoiaJ arrangements for families. —DON'T FQRGET- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. ,10 27 DROMORE SCHOOL. A BALL WILL be held m the Dromore School ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1896. Commence at 8 p.m. In aid of Children's Prize Fund. Tickets 3s. Ladies free. • Refreshments provided, JQ 4.3



Mr David Thomas, at the Borough Counpil meeting on Monday evening, complained that the '•• dumping ground " for backyard refuse was too near the bridge. He has good grounds for his complaint. No one is likely to say that the health of those who use the bridge is endangered by the refuse being dumped two or three chains down the river from the viaduct, but the heaps of old tins of various kinds, and the miscellaneous articles that at m their day were, useful but have now fulfilled their mission, are an eyesore to passers by. Probably the next freshet will remove much of the rubbish, and it is hoped that when that has happened " depositors " will be required to choose another ' b*nk.' We understand that Miss Lilian Edger, M.A., io going to visit Ashburton next week and will deliver a lecture on theosophy. Miss Edger is not unknown m Canterbury, having graduated at Canterbury College and afterwards taus?H for several years m the Girls' High Schaol, Christchurch, also m the Girls' College, Nelson. Since leaving Christphurch she has been teaching for some years m Auckland, bu.t ha,s now devoted her life to theosophioal work, and \b now general secretary to the newly-tormed New Zealand section of the Theonophical Society. In. the early part of this year she was lecturing m various parts of JJew Zealand and also m Sydney and Melbourne,' and she is now again on a lecturing tour through New Zealand having just visited Nelson, Welling- ton and Christchurch. From accounts re- ceived from all places she has visited we learn that Miss Edgeris pre-eminently success* fill as a lecturer ; she has the faculty of plac- iog before her audience a concise and lucid explanation of the teachings ef theosophy, shewing that, so far from being opposed to religion', theosophy brings into accord the fundamental principles of various religions. 4.8 this is the fjra>> time that thiß subject has been' placed before the public here, there is no/ ioubt many will avail themselves of tbf opportunity of hearing something of (W jsophy, ' * *



A rumour was current m Ashburton to-day that Mr John McLacfylan, the sitting mem- ber for the old electorate, would be a candi date for the new one. But as Mr McLachlan's Btrongholds— Doyleston, Leeston, South- pridge, etc.. — are cut oat from the present Ashburton electorate, it Is considered very improbable, that he wijl desert Selwyu, m wbjob, thort djatriota, an» n.ow u)qlu.deci,