SPORTING.

London, October 9 At the Kempton Park Meeting to-day the following was the result of the Imperial Produce Stakes, of 3000 toys. For two-year-olds; six furlongs. — Lord Roiebery's b f Chelaudry 1, Cortagar 2, Redress 3.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB

Melbourne, October 10

The Victoria Amateur Turf Club Meeting opened to-day m fine weather. The attend ance was good. Results : — Caulfibld Stakes, of 200 aovs ; one mile and a furlong. — Hopscotch, Bat 13lb, 1 ; The Skipper, Bst 91b, '2; Wall ice, 9st 71b, 3. Won easily by four lengths. Time— l.sßs. Hurdles, of 200 soys ; two miles.—Gal way 1, Nora Creina 2, Apriey 3. Won by four lengths. Time — 3.55^. , Caulkibld Guineas, ot 400 bovb; one mile.— The Officer 1, Newhaven 2, Coil 3. Betting— -7 to 4on Newhaven, Bto 1 against The Officer. At the distance post Newhaven looked all over a winner, but The Officer coming with a fast late tun smothered New haven and won rather easily by a couple of lengths. Time— l.444. Stbkplechase, of 200 aovs; About two miles.— Waterloo 1. Time— 4.ls.

Drbutakt Stakes, of 500 sovb; four furlongs.— Mekford 1, Bon Mob 2, Fleet Admiral 3. Won by two lengths. Time— 52seo. ..

Toobak Handicap, of 600 boys ; one mile. —Hopicotch, 9at7lb, 1 ; Miaohief 2, Erehwon 3. 1ime— 1.443.

October 11.

Yesterday's racing has changed the bet tine on the Caulfield Cup, Hopscotch, the dual winner yesterday, is now first favorite at 100 to 14, Resolute 100 to 8, Straightfire 100 to 7, Preston, Damien, Manna and Le Var 100 to 5, Cremorne *nd Duhallow 100 to 4, Tire 100 to 2, Enoil 100 to 1.

CABLE NEWS.

Homo and Foreign.

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A NEW CORPORATION. London, October 9.

The Austialasian Securities Invest ment Corporation, which has been placed on the Colonial and English markets, has been favourably received. THE ZANZIBAR PRETENDER: The flagship Petard has been ordered to return to Zanzibar, where she will be reinforced by other warships. This is considered to be a reply to German complaints that the British are ignor ing Khaled'a claims to succession.

THE LATE GEORGE PU MAURIER.

The body of Mr George Dv Maurier .was cremated.

A FRENCH BABQUE OAPrURED. Paris, October 9. New* bas been received that Moorish pirates captured a French barque and fired on a Spanish steamer which was attempting to rescue her.

THE CZAR'S VISIT. The Czar has requested the Presi dent to thank the citizens for the hearty welcome extended to him. FRAKOE AND RUSSIA. Berlin, Octobei 9. The announcement by the Cologne Gazette that a defensive tieaty exists

between France and Russia has caused great excitement, and considerable anxiety is occasioned thereby.

Australian.

THE SUGAR INDUSTRY

Sydney, October 10.

The Qolonial Sugar Company is refusing to confer with the Northern River sugar growers as to the condi tions under which the industry must be carried on. It is stated that un less the growers are prepared to accept a reduction of 5 s or 6s per ton on the present priceß of cane, or the duty\ of JB3 per ton is retained, sugar growing must come to an end. THE BANK OF VAN DIEMEN'S LAND. Hobart, October 10 The Assembly agreed to remit the interest due to the Government by the Bank of Van Diemen's Land, on the condition named m the Governor's message. • : ' •

LOUD ROSEBERY.

"Why He Resigned- Sweofe. at S&inluugli. [«R PRESS ASSOCIATION — COPYRIGHT ] London, October 9. In-the course of an interview Lord Rosebery, referring to his resignation of the Liberal Leadership, said the situation had bpen untenable for some time, and he had determined to resign after Mr Gladstone's attitude on the Eastern question.

Many prominent Liberals urge his Lordship not to retire.

THE CZAR'S VISIT to PARIS

A Brilliant Military Displa;

Paris, Ootober 11.

The review of the French troops at Chalonst by the Czir was a brilliant spectacle. Many thousand men were under arms, and half a million of spectators looked on. Sixty thousand cavalry executed a charge m splendid style, stopping only a few yards m front of the Czar. The magnificence and glitter of the display worked those present iato a state of frenzied enthu siasm.

The President, proposing the toast of the Russian forces, said the Imperial' visit would leave ineffaceable memories, and he solemnly affirmed the un changeable friendship of the nation". The Czar, m reply, expressed his delight at the spectacle they bad just Been, and endorsed M. Faure's remarks about friendship. The armies of the two nations would be animated by a profound sentiment of fraternity. While crossing the frontier on his way to Darmstadt, the Cz*r wired to M. Faure that he felt the nations heart was with him, and the recollec tions of his visit to Paris would be deeply engraved m his memory, Moscow, October Vi? The Moscow Gazette says the speeches at OhaMras area solid guarantee of peace of a greater vaTuo than a written treaty. .'/'

Distressing Occurrence.

A sad fatality occurred to-day. It appears that Miss Lizzie Fulton, eldest daugher of Mr Blair Fulton, Bheep in-, speotor, had for some time paßt been a painful sufferer from toothache, and that an operation to remove several teeth was necessary. As she was suffering from heart disease, Dr Greenwood would not sanction the operation. Of late, however, a' marked impro»ement m her health having manifested itself, the doctor thought; it would be safe to attempt the operation, which was entrusted to Mr G. F, DodJs, dentist. The doctor, however, wishing to be on the safe side, used ether instead of chloroform. All went well until the operation was just about complete, when the heart of the patient ceased work, and, though every effort was made at resuscitation, these were found unavailing. Much sympathy is felt for the parents and other members of the deceased's family, who are thus deprived of a beloved daughter and sister. We understand that the breathing of deceased under the antithetic waß quite right, and that the fatal result is attributable to the shock of the operation.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ouweives responsible tot -the opinion! axptessed by our correspondents)

MAYNARD v. ISITT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Silt, — With your pe> mission, I should like to supplement my remarks concerning the dispute between Mr Isitt and myself m the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening last. I may say at once I am satisfied that the fair unpredjudiced minds of that audience believe me to be m the right. You must admit, sir, that for a public speaker to make the charge against me of telling an untruth, and then to state that he did not remember any statement made by me, is most extraordinary, and any man who had proper respect for the truth would never do such a thing ; buc, considering who it come from, I am not much surprised, as I have heard the same speaker often, and never have his remarks been free from reckless abuse. The facts are these— l asked Mr Isitt a fair question. In his usual manner, he starts putting the question m his own way, and then to answer it, as put by himself. I tell him he is shirking the question. He says to himself — These questions are very awkward ; I must sit on this man. He proceeds to do so by charging me with a falsehood, thereby trying to bring me into ridicule. Mr Isitt knows well enough by this time I am not so easily Bat on. I made him a fair offer to prove any remarks of mine to be false. What did he do ? As usual, he wriggled. After searching his fertile brain for about fifteen minutes,- he has some recollection of what I said, and proceeds to give it to the audience. He gives us the names of Canon Webb, Rev. Wills, and Mr John Harding, as the gentlemen from whom he got the information showing that I had been draw ing on my imagination concerning license and no license m Ormondville. Now, sir, Canon Webb is a gentleman with whom I was intimately acquainted for about five years, and he would not give Mr Isitt or anyone else anything but what he thought to be the truth on the matter. Perhaps Mr Isitt and his friends will be surprised to know that Canon Webb voted for me aa a moderate for the Licensing Committee, as he was bo disgusted with the state of affairs when there was no license. This I believe from a conversation I had with him. Mr Isitt rays that Canon Webb Bays that there was more drunkenness after the hotels were opened, as he was nearly knocked off his horse by a drunken man the first night the hotels were opened. This certainly does not show that there was more drunkenness after the hotels were opened. The Rev. Wills (as Mr Isitt had to admit) had never Seen m Ormondville at the time referred to. Mr Harding lives about twenty-four miles from Ormondville, so he must know a lot about the facts of the case. I can assure those interested m the' question that concerning the bad state of affairs when the hotels were closed, the half was never told. — I am, etc. X John H. Maynabd. ABbburton, October 10, 1896.

DISTURBANCE AT RECENT LE CTUR ES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — To show the despicability of the liquor side at the recent lectures, I am writing this letter. On Wednesday night last, questions were public invited, and on » rev. gentleman rising to interrogate the speaker, he was dubbed by that person an < ass ' — a gratuitous insult — and his question was left unanswered. The hoodlums m the back then < created such a row that all further questions were effectually pre vented. A policeman who, two minutflß before had been seen at the hall door, when called on from the chair, failed to put m an appearance, and so it was some time before the disturbance was quelled. Surely, Sir, the people will rise to the occasion, and demand that those who are capable of such conduct ahall.be virtually annihilated — a result only to be obtained by prohibition. — I am, etc., ' ' Faibplay.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

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London, October 11.

Wool very firm. Lambs gool with a alight advance. ?' EUeralie " 9<i, "Glen marchy," crossbred, Q|d.

SCULLIING.

Albany, Octobor 11.

Sfcanbury, the ex-champion sculler, arrived by the Oruba. Iv the course of an inter view he said he was m good form until within thiee days of the race with Gaudaur, but then strained his back. He kept the fact of the accident to himself, and to that mishap he attributed his defeat by the Toronto manj

South, Rakaia Boxing Day Sports.

A large meeting assembled m the Bakaia Library, and resolved to hold sports and races as usual m the Domain. The follow ing officers were appointed :— Patron — Mr P. 6. Holmes ; President— Mr J. C. WasoD; Vice-Presidents— Messrs T. E. Upton, A. Boulnois, W. M. Lyttleton, J. McLachlan, H. J. Harrison, A. D. Mcllraith, J. Lambie, W. B. Dixon, 0. Hardy, E. S. Coster, L. White, E. Richards. Judge (boree races)— -M? W. Lyttleton; starter — Mr T. B. Upton; clerk of course— Mr C. In wood ; clerk of scales — Mr D. Bruce; judges (athletics)— Messrs A. Boulnois and F. A. McDonald; starter- Mr H. J. Harrison. Stewards — Messrs E. VV. Osborne, W. Hood, F. A. McDonald, C. Hardy, A. J. Magson. Handicappers — The Stewards ; Treasurer — Mr L. Oxley ; Secretary— Mr P. A. Keddell. 1 he last year's programme was handed over to the Stewards to alter, etc., after suggestions had been received ; another meeting to be held m the Library on Wednesday evening to consider same. The Association commences with a credit of £51, and a number of subscriptions were promised m the room.

CYCLING.

Sydney, October 10

Ab the Cyclists' Union sports, held on behalf of the Hospital, the mile race was Won by Cameron, with 10 "yards start, Simpsbn, N&w Zealand '{Hcrat'oh) 2, New (25 yards) 3. " The' finish was very exciting,' Simpson, losing by a quarter of a wheel. Time, 2min 13§seo In the half-mile race Kerr put up an Australasian competition record, covering the distance m lmin 2£seo. Simpson was badly beaten m his heat. York won the two mile flat championship m

Town Edition.

Latest Cricket.

THE TEAM AND THE COUNCIL.

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Sydney, October 12.

The Secretary of the Cricket Council has received a letter from Mr Musgrove, which throws a little fresh light on the dispute, but rather confirms the weakness of the position taken up. He says the action of the Council m ordering the team back came as a surprise, but on the other hand it ia difficult to see where the Burprise oomes iD, as previous to departure he was given a distinct notification by the chairman of the Council of the motion passed, and duly < minuted, to the effect that the team must disband by November 30. Mr Musgrove argues that the team assumed the financial responsibility, aga n«.t which it is urged the team was very prompt to recognise the authority of the Council when finding themselves Bhort of money. At Adelaide they wired for some, and Sydney cricket ground and Melbourne Club advanced £300. This was repaid, but had the tour been a failure, it is not at all likely either manager or team would have borne the brunt of the liability.

POLITICAL.

From Our Own Correspondout

Wellington, October 12.

There will be nothing sensational m the House to-day. The Premier has just an nounced that the printed evidence of the Committee cannot be read till 4 p.m., although the printers worked all yesterday. The Banking Bill also is not quite complete, but may be introduced this evening. 'I he debate will be taken to-morrow, the Supple mentary Estimates on Wednesday, Appro priation Bill on Thursday. The southern members hope to get away by Friday's steamer. Six Bills are now m Committee, viz. — The Native Land Laws, Orchard Pests, Undesirable Hawkers, Electrical Motive Power, Canterbury College, and Adulteration Prevention Bills.

K^ati g"s rowDEii ccc'rcjo 'u^', fl-as, nil hs, biet'tjp, ano ail o \nt insrets, whi'?i gui c hirm'tea to dora Hie or.impls. In booties the sccccps of this powder ia ex rnorHinary. It ia perfecty •ilean m application. Sen the article you purchase is Keati g's, as imi a'ions are noxioas and ineffectual, Sold m tinß, 63, le, and 2a 6d eaob, by all ota.emietß.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE tfORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Jfridayu, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North °very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p. m< Traihß leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 aoon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursday?, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch 1 line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch i train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. j Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridaya 3.10 p.m. Tueßdayß.

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THE CAPE.

Capetown, October 11

An immense meeting passed a resolu tion m favor of the abolition of the duties on meat, wheat, and flour. Mr Sprigg replied that it was impossible to do this while the Customs Convention lasted.

MATABELE.

Mr Rhodes has issued an ultimatum to the insurgents m the Matoppo Hills. Fighting has taken place at InzeDza and Mazoe. TRANSVAAL. The mine jumpers m the Rand were heavily lined. THIS LAST REFUGE. London, October 11. News from the e st states that a hundred women and girls committed suicide m the Euphrates at Gharput to escape outrage. A VICTORIAN SnOT. Mackintosh, the Victorian rifleman, won several valuable prizes at Spa and Gervejo. LTBEL. Lady Fcott and two men named Oockerton and Kast, have been arrested on a charge of libelling Earl Russell. Bail was allowed. THREATENED FAMINE IN INDIA. Calcutta, October 11. ! The outlook m India m consequence of the threatened famine is gloomy.

Australian.

BARON VON MUELLER. Melbourne, October 12 Baron von Mueller died of hemor rhage of the brain.

School Committee.

SOUTH BAKAIA.

The annual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held at Mr Oxley's office. Present— all the members. The master reported a fluctuating attendance. The Board wrote that £3 would be allowed for a new cooking range for the master's' house and the balance could be paid out of inci dentals. The chairman was requested to see further about it, as the sum was a ridiculous one to offer, and the incidental fund was not large enough, or intended for expenditure m that manner. Some works about ths ground were authorised, and a 1 tar passing accounts the meetiDg olosed.

fill? ASBBURTOft GTJABDIAN/: MONDA?, OCTOBER 12, 1896.



Business Notices :^H FECULINA. . FECULINA. 1 THE PERFECTION OF CAKW F .OUR. I 3i "I PER PACKET *>.! 1 ■ X PER PA^KFT C 1 * ■ FLETCHER BROS. I HAVING received a large consignment of the celebrated Feculina or Oakel F.our, we are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other store m Ash-fl burton. . fl FEOULINA stands unrivalled as the perfecbion of prepared Flour for! producing pure and delicious Oakes, wifrh the minimum of time, trouble, and! expense. . ■ FECOLTNA may be had m the following kinds :— I Ground Rice Cheese Oakcs Madeira Oakes fl Sultana Oakes - Sponge Ginger Bread fl Raspberry Buns Currant Oakes - fl Sponge Oakes Rice Cakes fl Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakes fl Cocoanut Oakes Snow Cakes fl COLO pBEJf STARCH^ COLOURED STARCH, 1 For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required I to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors:— fl Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and fl comfortable by using this famous Starch. I SPRING X BLOSSOM \TEA. I We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly fl recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. I REDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brand of Keroßene, and also of Timaru Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CROCKERY. "" CROCKERY' A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to hpnd, and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cash, we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. SEED POTATOES This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose 161bs for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs for Is ; Bruce— l6lb3 for Is ; Myatt's Ashleaf — 241bs for Is ; Otago Cup Eyes— 2o!ba for Is j Beauty of Hebron— Ulbs for lsj Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 63 per sack. ; Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 6s per sick, delivered anywhere within the Belt. TUBNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are always carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving ~j Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, ■ Aberdeen Purple T< p Yellow, Fosterton fl Hybrid Yellow, .etc., etc. Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Oloveiyand Carrot Seeds. I I SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. I WE, as Agents for Nimmo and Blair, Peed Merchants, are authorised to 1 offer two Special Prizes of Seeds to the value of 103 6d — one for the best I Collection of Vegetable?, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, grown I from Messrs Nimmo and Blair's Seeds, purchased during the present season. I FLETCHER BROS.,— ZJ CASH SUPPLY STORES. 1 rpHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH RE- PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. 2 :;. .-■ / 8. SALE X, / i EAST_STREET. , WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With Hound X Reliable Workmanship* £3- THE LARGESTiSTOOK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE TO BE FOUND AT S. SALEK'S, : :; .; WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ' EAST STREET. — ■ — ... / NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. 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 quantity of the well-known <■ * * - BOSTOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes 5 n great variety of Lace, Buftou.'and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c'ass Boot 'at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their atock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES at pricea that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and strap; Ladws, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Shoes, from ... .... , Oso s g,| Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from ... ." .'"', 5 3 3d (worth 6s 6di Ladie,' Walking Shoes, from ..; %\ gj * ' A few lines of last season's goods left, which will bo sold at any price to clear I Felt Slippers from Is (large size ouly). A Really First-class Slipper, good value at4«' now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals-usual price from 22s to 26s 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. F AT THE | THE CASH BOOT SHOP, «i. KICHOr.AS, Manager ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." j WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIR^KOT, per 8.3. "Mamari - I A LARGE SHIPMENT OF "' \ NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also-A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. ' order to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showine Ihis Season probably j THE LARGEST STOCK* OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Aahburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. «T CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show" will greatly obliee -^ and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early. ' " before the "Bush." craigheadlTberrymak, JT^. LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashb**to*. AGENTS FOR-Ar W «k^ Christchurch Steam Dye Works. 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D. Thomas. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. ■ I have also made satisfactory, arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. Public Notices. TIMAKU " AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW, 1896. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 & 28. T7INTRIES for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs I 'J close on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. All other Entries on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. Catalogues can be obtained from GORDON P. WOOD, 10 62 Secretary. ACLAND, DUDLEY & CO.", T AND, ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, AND FINANCIAL AGENTS, SHARE- BROKERS, VALUERS, 208 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Several Sums of Money to Lend at Current Rates. 10 44 XTTANTED, Second-hand Bags m any Quantity. ' ' NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER ,NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m Stock. ALSO- COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public 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, Opposite D. Thomas 1 Grain and Wool 215 Stores. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES fT.BE Premier, when speaking at the open- J_ ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said : — " I muat not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done bo much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. New, 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 ? 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 nn- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and ia recommended by ALL who have used it. I NoTE.-r-An impoitant omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. : The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NOT blended with China or Indian Teas JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. WANTED KNOWN.-Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarder wjll Bod. all the, gontfprtß of a



I Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. TXTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Aahburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adapt xbilUy for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE ia being specially built for us, and will be one of the Besc Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take place— At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. At ABhburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd XX^E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POT AT OES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. T¥7"E ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XTTE'HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All m First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER B ROS. , Limited. Church. Services. S' T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. _____ TUESDAY, M.C.L., 7.15 p.m, 1 WEDNESDAY, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 7 30 p.m. THURSDAY, G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. [ SUNDAY SERVICES. (October 18.) 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and ■■;;?. Holy. Communion. \, ' 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer. REV. H. H. S. HAMILTON, i Of Sheffield. Tenders. i i i j T E N D E R S. ■ mENDERS are invited for the COM-' ± PLETION OF ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Drawings and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton, up till MONDAY, October 19/ on which date Tenders must be m. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch. 10 78 mENDERS are invited by the Ashburton X High Pchool Board for lease of Reserve No. 1}23, Winchmore Road, containing 128 acres, at per acre, for 14 years, from 26th November, 1896. Tenders endorsed "Tender for Lease" will be received by the Secretary, from whom all information may be obtained, till MONDAY the 26th October, instant, CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary ABhburton High School Board* Ashburton, October 10, 1896. 10 87 TO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and DWELLING. East street south. T. tfULfcOOff.



Business Notices Q_ RE A T SPEC A L PURCHASE- RALE JAMES ISELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S. WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50#Men's Canvas Shoe? 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10a 6d 70 LadieH' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5a 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3a 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12a 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 16s 6d . s 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid term.*. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. \ ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAME^ MELLOR, ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR THE WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR SAL E — lACRE, on which is erected a House of Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, Trap-houae, Cow-shed, etc., and about half an acre planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. This property is well-situated, and m a healthy, locality. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. f^i OOD BUILDING SITES, well situated, \JT having two frontages on Havelock Street and Wakanui Road, West, being. T. S.s 1126 and 1227, £-acre. Theße sections •are to be sold to close accounts. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. for Tale. IMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, &c. 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somers 20 Acres, Wakanui, fronting the sea beach 156 Aores, improved, Willowby; 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 Acres, Banejitata Island 498 Acres, Hinds 22 Acres, Lowcliffe }093 Acres, close to Promore '26 Apres, Spaxton Survay District 200 Acres,' Hinds 18 Acres, Coldstream 97 Aores, close to Springburn 280 Acres, Seafield, and other properties. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. IROR SALE.—Tovrn Seotion No. 333 and * Cottage, well situated m. Moore Street, Prioe—£l3s. Jlasy terms.



Hanmer and Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. ". «— WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J, R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, aB well as at Ashburton. All Business en- . trusted to him on our account will have ] careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Asbburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and ahull keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the neceßsary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have ou hand Stocks of Ryegraas, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White.Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, . Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. Public Notices "VTOUNG Ladies* Journal for October, X Weldon's Journal for September, Jude the Obscure, Master Wilberforce, Autobiography qf a Truth (Edna Lyall), The Crime of the Century, Checked Through, Within Htr Grasp, Romance of Two Worlds, Sons of Fire, and other hew books.— H. M. Jones. IMPORTANT TO FRUITGROWERS AND FARMERS. NOW that the merits of " DEATH ON SCALE" is known throughout the district, and the spting being the very best season for Application, farmers ( an have their trees dressed very reaEanably with Guarantee) by applying to A. H. LIGHT, agent for Death on Scale, Care Central Hotel, Ashburton. Below is one of the many Testimonials received. To TOVKING AND Co., Wellington. I have much pleasure m testifying to the merits of your " Death on Scale." I have used it on all my trees, and m every case the result has been highly satisfactory. It not only killed scale and American blight, but appeared to renew the health and vigour of the trees dressed with it. The above .results were obtained after six weeks application. Wishing you every success, Faithfully yours, JOBN OGRADY. Winchmore, September 30, 1886. 10 77



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The Registrar of Patents, at Wellington, this morning, refused the application of Casßel Company to amend their patent, on the ground that it contained the essence of the invention, and its insertion would ex- tend the patent. Mr W. S. Mitchell, son of the late Mr William Mitchell, of the firm of Mitchell aod Turner, has entered into partnership with Mr Broadribb, of the Blue House, and an advertisement noting the fact appears m this issue.



Ib will be seen by s new advertisement m another column that Messrs Oraighead and jjerryman are probably now showing the largest stock' of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m A^hb'ir- ton. This speaks well for their enterprise ,pd Jqstl jndiuirjr. '