WATER RACK ALTERATIONS, ETC.

Several alterations, etc., oi water races were dealt with. Those reported on favour ably by the engineer, and of an unimportant character, were granted, the larger under takings beiugreferred to the engineer. . One by Mr John De very was deferred, being left for applicant to arrange certain terms with ! his neighbour. WILLOWS IN BIVEBBED. (The request of the Borough Council for joint action on the part of the County Council to remove stray willow plants from the riverbed was granted, and Mr McFarlane was authorised to spend £1 m having some gorse and broom brushes removed from the bed of the north branoh. KATES REMITTED. The rates of Mrs Jolly, a widow with I seven children, were remitted. BOIL ALTERATIONS. , Several roll alterations, forwarded by the Bakaia and Rangitata Road Boards, and others, were ordered to be made. HINpS TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The question of a bridge over the Hinds was held over for consideration by the new Connoil. TENDERS. Tbe following tenders were accepted — For lease of reserves 249— Mr Todhunter; dog collars— Mr R. J. 1 Henry at 7£d a collar — the engineer and two members to inspect the collars when sent. WHITCpMBB PASS. It was decided to ask Government to make tne traok on this side of the Whitcombe Pass at an early date, so that it may be available for the summer traffic. : , BWHIANK WATER RACE. . MrC. Spray waited on the Council and complained! that, trusting to the Government plan of the Highbank sections, he had built his house on a part of the section he had bought, believing .that it would be near the race, 'fie now found that the plan was defective, and the race did not run near his house, and asked that the water bti -brought nearer to him. :

Ib was found thafeHo grant Mr Spray's request would entail the making of thirty chains of a new race, and the water was not abundant enough for this. . . Tne Council. decided that they, could do m the ' matter though they regretted the unfortu* sate mistake Mir Spray had made. Ulti -, tnately, however, ie wa* resolved to place the matter before the Land Board, and to intimate that this section appears to have ; - been^old without a water supply. ■ .-. ■:■■■:•• : ;• . ."..'/.^TAiiSDioxoxr.'i ..-' - ; ' Mr Donald Williamson said that m view of the fact that this was the last meeting of the Council, he desired to move a vote of thanki to the Chairman. Mr Williamson •poke m high terms of the , admirable manner m which Mr Wright had conducted: • ' the business. In fact, Mr Wright had made a far better chairman than a private ► member. • Mr MoFarlane seconded the motion, cordially agreeing with Mr Williamson's complimentary remarks, more especially the one that Mr Wright shone far more as a chairman than he did as a private member, even though m that c»paoity he was ex cellent. ... . Other members -'having added their tributes of appreciation of Mr Wright's success, the motion was carried amid, hearty applause. The Chairman thanked the Council for the' kindly words spoken. He jocularly acknowledged the left-handed compliment paid him by Mr Williamson and Mr McFarlane m regard to the superiority of his chairmanship over his private member ' ship, and remarked that it hai always been his aim to get on with the business, and not to waste Jime m useless harangues. He thanked.thera for the vote they had passed, and the meeting closed.

CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign.

(PEE PBIiSS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT.) Frozen flleat. London, October 27 ; The IdDic arrived at Plymouth to day after a smart passage of thirty eight days, her f r( #?n meat m good condition. " ' ' J StriJte of Cabmen. The general strike of cabtneD, which was to have taken place yesterday, h.as been postponed owing to the opposition of the police. : British Squadron m Nortti America. October 28. It is rumored that the British squadron m North American waters is io be doubled^ and that- the additional' vessels are to be stationed at Halifax and Bermuda. : The Bear Growls. X -,' St Petersburg, October 27 The Novoe^Vremya says it is im possible for the Powers to sanction the Continuance of the illegal occupation of «gypt by Great Britan, even if tk date be fijfeji for evacnatfon. The Vpvaati urges that a congres« be { eppyflned to revise the treaty oi Berlin. Priß€^ 9iisparq)i's Revelation, Bjpti4!f, October 2f 1 ?h'e Keiphtauztigv (*bp Imperial ; 'State Adyerti«er) says the German Qoyernment neither confirms nor denies the truth of Prince Bismarck's • ' - revelation, and adds it is confident the ' 'Powers' can rely on Qermany's sin . cerity and fidelity m connection with tbe treaties. The American Presidency! 1 , ;.. Washington, October 28. Mr Bryan's expressions of confidence that he will be elected to the Presi dency, are based on the work done 1 m his interests Joy secret societies, which number three million members ybjfAre pledged 'to a free sljver policy^

Australian.

t . : Bypninr» Ogtobpr 88. -*.' Tb« heat;, is agajn intense. Many. Stations ,itt the interior report the thermometer at over 100. At Brewa linn to-day's register was 110.

TURKISH AFFAIRS.

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; LeNDpy, Opfcolier §g. 4L rumor is Mfi^oftculation to the eftecb that the Armenians intend to try and burn Constantinople The Duke of Ar£yle, m a letter to The Times, urges the partition of Turkey, and that the Straits should be Neutralised, thefortiQcatrans dea^qyed, «nd the Straits thrown opefl to the world. ' Washington October 27. fs intense irritation m the city, owiflg tp the aptpp of toe Russians \n ' urging the Sultan not to admit the United States gunboat Bancroft past the guardsbip. .American news papers are hysterical m their expres sions of anger, and demand that the Btwta be forced,

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

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Bismarck's Revelation. Vienna, October 28 The Austrian newspapers express dismay at Bismarck's revelation, but profess faith m the Emperor of Germany, despite the double-dealing of the ex-Chancellor. Berlin, October 28. v The Press reproach Bismarck for his recent utterances. • A Turkish, Defeat. Constantinople, October 28. A band of Macedonians defeated the Turks at Coroytza, killing ninety and taking eight prisoners. Frozen Meat f London, October 28. The Docks Committee has fixed the 1 storage rate for frczen meat at Smith field at 26s per ton for 28 days after the tir«it discharge, including wharfage and carriage rates.

Australian.

Federal Convention.

Sydney, Octber 29.

The Government has granted free railway passes to properly credential I eel delegates to the People's Federal Con vention which is to be held m Bathurst m Novem* er. Such privileges are to be extended immediately on receipt of the name of the delegate. A large attendance of representative men is assured and there will also be a great delegation from a number of municipal bodies. So far as is known seven ministers of the Grown representing various colonies will be present and the Premier of New South Wales, who at first announced that his public duties would prevent his attendance will be among the number. The preliminary organisation is now nearly completed. A Difficulty Got Over. The crew of the vestel Rockton refused to sign article*, but on being interviewed by the superintendent of the company, who told them that at an informal meeting of shippers it had been decided to increase wages, and it was almost certain to be confirmed, the men signed articles. Death Sentence Commuted. The brothers Dedevers, convicted of the murder of the Indian hawker, have had the death sentence commuted to imprisonment for life. I Routgen X Says. Three patients are being treated at Albury under the Rontgen X rays for canotr. In one case, that of cancer m the throat, there has been marvellous improvement. The man went to Al bury prostrated, and. was unable to partake of any solid food. Two appli cations of the rays were made daily, and the patient was able to take food, and walk to and from the operating room. In one of the other cases there i 3 also a marked improvement. The Breadstu ffs Duty. vj Adelaide, October 29 Replying to a motion, the Premier announced that it was not the inten tion of Government to introduce a Bill to suspend the duty on wheat and oats, but they wou!4 bring m a measure prqviding for farmers being lent large sums for land requirements.

City of Melbourne Bank. , " Melbourne, October 29. Counsel have concluded their ad dresses m the charges against the direo tors and auditors of the Oity of Mel bourne Bank. The Judge is now summing up. ' Imported Sheep. Hobaht, October 29 The Premier h»s informed the Pre mier of New South Wales that, subject to strict precautionary measure?, sheep imported from Germany would be ad mitted to Tasmania.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

T|ie BrctddeU— Revell Cases.

Admitted to Probation.

Before Mr O. A. Wray, S.M., this morning, • Charles BrXddell was charged with having committed a breach of the Bankruptcy Act m contracting debts to to several persons, amounting m all to £813, having at the time no reasonable hope of being able to pay the same. Mr Stringer prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr F. Wilding appeared for accused. Mr Stringer said that he understood an application would be made to have the case dealt with summarily, which was provided for by certain clauses of the Bankruptcy Act, if the Magistrate thought the case was one which admitted of such treatment. He briefly stated the facts of thy»ae,,and wished to know whether under the circum stances the Bench would deal summarily ! with it. . • '

' The 1 Bench thought the amount of Broperty inyolye4 was ' too lafge to justify lie paae being de»lt with summarily. ' Mr Wilding submitted that there was nothing to prevent the case being dealt with iroramari)y, and urged that although the amount was undoubtedly large nothing woqld be disclosed indicating any attempt at fraud. Mr Stringer stated that although he. re presented the Crown, it must not be pup- Mied he would oppose any reasonable ap plication from the other side, but he bad thought it his duty to inform the Bench of the actual facts of the case. After argument, His Worship repeated his opinion that the case was one for a higher Court. . • Mr Stringer thereupon oald ha should have. fc» »».pJj» fa#> & «re«l«rfdi ' Fresu'nwg that the case would be dealt with summarily he had not all his witnesses present. He, however, might assure the Bench that the facts were fajjjy disclosed m the statement of the oase, except m regard to the question whether accused had any prospect of paying his.debts when he incurred theth- Mr Wilding pointed out tha tithe amount wag not so rauQb the question iat summary jUHsdictidn<br bthbrwiise, as tne degree of "moral turpitude' disclosed. He believed that when the" case was* investigabed, it would be foun4 that ' °nly x great folly 'and weakness bad Men spowri by Bradde^l m '^hfs buain^sß; "He ha^ been striving to help, his relaliye Reye'i, a struggling, industrioqs, and, he believed, honest map, Groeg folly h.ad been exhibited by both, but be was sure no fraudulent intention would be revealed by an investiga tion into the matter.

fc.^f.^^^SSbfc !»i" Worship said „" "uppoaed be might take it that the Crown Prosecutor offered no objection to the cage being dealt wi|jh summarily, -tyl Strfoger's^d 1 hboflfe'redno obieotioa to *this course, &■ hi had' no* reason' to suppose there had been any intentionally fraTdulent''deaHng3. ' V r ' ■ His Worship then anno^nped hi(( n^ion to proceed with {>he ca§B, and aqouged ijpon \>e]ne calle^ qpon pleaded cuilty. Mr Wilding then addressed the Court on bob»Jf ot »comei Be gay« a bdeffajitgry

of his own personal know'edge of him, and mentioned the responsible positions accused had occupied durirg hi 3 long residence ir Aahburton. Mr Wilding spoke m the highest terms of the manner m which accused had conducted himself during nil those years. He hoped that under the circumstances His Worship would see fit to extend to accused the provisions of the First Offenders Act. Mr Wilding went at length into the relations between Br add ell and Revell to show that when the financing began the former had not only rtaßou to think the latter was conducting a pushing business, but that he himself . had good prospects of being able to pay his debts, inasmuch us that he had some expectations from his brother, a very wealthy mm, which, however, were net fulfilled when his brother died. He did not find out his mistake with regard to Revolt's business until it was too late to withdraw. He thought he had no option but to go on financing.- Mr Wilding did not wish to •throw the blame on Revell, who might retort that he was not bo well acquainted with business as Braddell, but he was sure that the latter'a mismanagement had been the means of dragging them both into the position m which they now found themselves. Mr Wilding mentioned that M» Braddell was m very delicate health, and ib was extremely probable that if the Court did not see fit to take a lenient view of the case the results to th£ family might be deplorable. His Worship, after considering ths case m all its aspects, decided to take a lenient view of it, and gave accused the benefit of I the First Offenders Act,- placing him on probation for six months, accused to pay £4, the costs of the proceedings, m instalments. Thomas Revell was simil *rly charged, and similarly dealt with, the amount being £420, Mr Cuthberrson, who appeared for him, making an able appeal oh the r lines adopted by Mr Wilding m the previous case.

THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

Meeting 1 of Shareholders.

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Wellington, October; 29. A general meefci g of the Haijk of New Zealand shareholders was held this after noon — Mr W atson, President, m the chair. The Directors, m, their report-, say that during the year the business of the Colonial Bank had been acquired, and its branches taken «ver and established .at Ashurst, Campbeltown North, Cromwell, Bluff, Eltham, Kuaotuna, Kurow, Ophir, South Dunedin, and St Bathana ; and: closed at Amberley, Fairlie, Geraldine, Otahuhu, and Pukekohe. The balance sheet for the year qnded March 31, 1896, showa a net profit of £52,192, but which on an amended adjust ment by the Colonial Auditor, and approved by the Colonial Treasurer, was reduced by £12,492, leaving a balance to credit of profit and loss account of £40,083,

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(tHB ABHfe&tfTOK GUARDIAN : *HtJRSDA*, OCTOBER 29, 1898.



• Business Notices. SfECIAL PRJ^Bg. SfECIAL f>Bl£Eg. '\ ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. FLETCHER BROS. A 8 SPPPtI? prSSS 10 *^? I*"'1 *"' ? eed Mwohanto . we are authorised to offer two , ofV««SS t FS} *5 ° f f eedß ? e t ch to the va!ue of lOs 6d ' one £or the best collect! MalSftSi! '^a the . othe i/ or - «>e>Bt collection of Flowera grown from Nimmo v Blair a Seeds »nd purchased from us during the present season. Vegetable Seeds-3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— ld per packet, 14 packets at It. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. anJfet^a? 16 TiT? '•?*"*?«& Meßßra Nimmo aDd B1 »« ** the Otaj?o Agrlcultu^ ISSSSS #^i. he " m J™ 0 ' 1896 » m the action devoted ti> Agrionlturall eds w undoubtedly » feather m their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty Fi«t Prizes! m SC t£°r&V° m W tiOn WUh a famoM firm Of i»EogSd/M ek^lmL 8 e of large consumers to^ get our Samples and Prices bffore purchase TURNIP SEEDS. ; TURNIP SEEDS. 1 teSh^S^w * T l& ovrn [*° m «P~ially selected roots, .nd are always carefull rn£f.f % ? Wth 0 ! 6 bein 8» enfc oa^ and none are supplied but what are really •trWYn 5i3l i ii ?tace^ 6r ft ior «M"S«ntitfaß from 7d per iVto 60s perewt. Cartel ffihK §SSS xtS 'lfiSZ Ql 7£? A* Wta^W MamnTotrPurpteTip'AbSdS SeinoffbeV^V P YelIow « Foßtreton Hybrid^llo^ Imperi, MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. FIELD CARROTS. FIELD CARROTS. b e tteJ y n!» c S c f tF A A^i Can , b l 8eI H? d » » nd experience prompts us to say that nothini I BrownSpani-h^fe 8^ - SEED POTATOESS. This i>the Cheapest toute m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose-^-I6lbi oni! ? Ue f D °i Vall ey-16lb 8 for Is ■; Bruce-161ba for Is ; Myatt's Ashlea — 241bs f or Is i Otago Cup Eyeß~2olba for Is ; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 6 per sack. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lb 8 for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents- ba per s»ick, delivered anywhere within the Belt. COLOUEED STARCH, COLOURED STARCH, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color require* to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors :- fink, Jslue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice an< comfortable by using this famous Starch. 1 SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. " REDUCTION. REDUCTION. i We bave^educed the price of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of Timani Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. -i CROCKERY. CROCKERY. I A large shipment of Crockery of evnry description has just come to beni 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 FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON^ ■ : . ,-■'■■ ; : ■ ■ :- ■■','.. ': SAVE YOUR EYES FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING THEM WITH COLORED GLASSES, ~~ TO BE OBTAINED FROM 8. SALEK, , PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS-OPTICIAN, > EAST STREET. ! A LAR G E AND. VAR lED S TOOK O F EYE PROTECTORS. -4 All Shades of Smoked Glasses, with Glass or Gauze sides, m Steel or Polished Nickel Frames. Straight and Curled sides. % Sole Agent for Lazarus " Specialitiee " Spectacles and patented system ■ of Bight Testing. | •''■'■ ' ■ - . ' v j ; ; : ";:- : r'Asi--:S;A:l/.3E.X 1 > \ '■■ EAST STBEET."' "■■'<> (Telephone No. 80.) -*~---^-^-..— - — i WALTER : A. WOOD CO. i HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for ihe above Company,; I am now BOOKING ORDERS for- their Well-known Harvesting Machinery, and hays pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburtoniarid Rakaia districts, their NEW TBiIEE APEON QPEIt REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Maohine has been THOROUGHLY TRIEO AND TESTED, having been m . : uee m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia • '-. - s for the past two, and has woo the admiration of alt who •-...• have teen its work.' THE SINGLE APKON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER, OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWERS RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. ■ , Ihe "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of. EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night '* throughout the harvest. MR R, B. RESTELL Is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORB PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE " THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT.. 10 * i■■' ■ . ■ -



SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. "QURSUANT to the terms of the Banks X and Banken Act, 1880, and the Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, FRIDAY, the 30th day of October, 1896, from, 12 o'clock Noon, is hereby appointed a SPECIAL BANK PART-HOLIDAY, at the A-hburton and Rakaia offi.es of the undermentioned Backs : — For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., GEORGE E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. . For the Bank of New South Wales, W.G- RHIND, Inspector. - For the Bunk of Australasia, CLEMEKT WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, HENRY MACKENZIE, 10 213 General Manager. | ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. T) ASSES for Owners and Riders will be issued at the Somerset Hotel from 7 to 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 30. 10 248 W. SIMPSOS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINCL SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direob from the Manufacturers, with the X ATEST / JLj 1%/rOST FABHIONABLE TTBEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULE, JBEJGF, [ OREPONS. i choice & Becoming. r ■- ■ * ~ None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock. ' I AH those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Establish- irent an Early I Visit. 1 A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDISGS. I TYPE-WBITING OFJfICE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. n Tiyr ISS GRAHAM J.T-L will bo glad to receive orders for COPYING DOCUMENTS* either Legal or, General ; also, M,S.S. of every dea- cript^au. • AH orders strictly private. Terms, Ac, u= on application. Licensed to Sell Stwnpe. * 38 ■ '° If you want delicious Coffee try the ■ o lebrated Famjly Brand ; to be obtained tvtrywh.«r«,



Election Notices. ASHBUBTON ELECTION. MR JOHN McLACHLAN TVTILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 8 P.M. Ladies Specially invited. 10 255 ■; . * , AbHBUKTON ELECTION. A MEETING of MR WRIGHT'S General Committee will be held m the ORANGE HALL on SATURDAY, October 31, at 7 30 p.m., when Mr Weight will be present. 10 256 ASHBURTON ELECTORATE. MR JOHN McKEAGUE TNVITES the Electors to meet him at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburtbn, i TO-NIGHT, ! AT 8 P.M., When he. will address them on the Social and Political questions of the day. tFront seats reserved for Ladies. A. J. BAXTER, Secretary Central Progressive Liberal 10219 Association. TO THE ASHBURTON ELECTORS. T ADIES AND GENrLEMEN,- I have thjß honor to inform you fcbat ] shall be a Candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming eleotion, and shall take: an early opportunity of making known mj views on the publio questions of the day. I have the honor to be, . Your obedient servant* G. WRIGHT. 10 251 Tender^. JiEASJN^W RESERVE. mHE BOROUGH COUNCIL OI X SYBENHAM invites Tenders fo Leasing Reserve No. 2379, consisting of 847 Acres 2 Roods 34 Perches SITUATED AT CAIRNBRAE, Now m the occupation of Mr John Small. The Und will be let m either one or tw lots. Conditions and form, of L.ease can to seen &t the O^ce of che Council, and afe th Bvorpugh Council O#ce, Aahburton, Renders must be delivered at the Borougl Council Office, Sydonhani, before 5 p. m., o MQNSAYi November 16th, 1896. CHAS. ALLISON, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, ; Sydenham, October 2J?, }B@6. 1024 You have ruined your* constitute sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Rebru i by drinking only Kozis TfiA i it id pure, Tt I ttl \H deUoloill



i *HtJRS»Ai, OCTOBER 29, 1898. Business Notices Q. RE A T SP ECIAL PUROH^ S..JB SALE, JAMES MELLOE HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And ia determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m this b Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10s 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 1 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usial 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19a, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual to 30s 3 S 6d ■ 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s M J*«M 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 tnrrked 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 termj. . SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHABE;BALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE, JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. > 3fALL PAPERS. OUR new season's paperhangings have just come to hand. The designs and colorings are really beautiful, and surpass any- thing m the line that has ever been seen m Ashburton, We may stateHhat the papers are direct from tlie manufacturers m England, so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article at a reason- able price. Please call early ana select your patterns* / ' y ' . J. #ILSON, PAINTER, GLAZIER, I* APERH ANGER, SIGN WRITER, Ftc. » Corner of the Arcade; and Burnett Street, Ashburton. 1 ' ■



ABBfefrrfTOK GtIABDIAN Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. T\7"E ARE PREPARED to mak< LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed m our handi for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburtoi and Christohurch, or privately, or for Ship ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take place— At Christohuroh, November 20, J896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, * BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd^ HAVE FOR SALE V GOOD SEED AND EATING POT AT OES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. ~yXr® ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. y — s \ We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES, r FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. ' TTTE 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 BROS., Limited; 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 Ashburton, Christchurch or Titnaru, 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. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE . HAVE ENGAGED Mtf J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en> trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. &ANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed' AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS. AND BINDERS, and shall keep itWir Machines m $topk, a« weu as all the n99.fß.Bary Extras for the Maohines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and, Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stock^ 0] Byegrawt, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, polon^ Closer, Rjape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes* Timothy, Fescue, Ahike, etc A.U New auij '^resh. Seeds thil season, k 9ASiBR * GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known A N G L 0-0 O N T4 51 E N T A L SUWFfIOjSPfiATEj, an,d are now prepared tp b.Qok. oefcrg. Prio^ or application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment Freehold Security. ,- . HANMIR & GRAVES.



Is the source of good health. Ayer's Sarsaparilla Makes Pure Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Sharpens the Appetite, Removes thai Tired Feeling, and Makes Life Worth Living. Sufferers fromindiges- /T^^ocij^tfJA tion, general / / vi debility ' skin I X^^HS^cLt § au y Pthe 1 * »il- T&T^SAPNtf&y^/ meut arising . l)lOQd, shoilW AVER% SARSAPARILLA Gold Medalt at the World's Great Expositions. :«; •-—'.• ■•' ' of cheap imitations. Tho name— Ayer's Sarsaparilla— is prouii- ««nt on the wrapper, and is l)lo\m m tho glass of each bottle. Alfred Hart'lsbn. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 81. T ARIES' Blouaeo, Hate, Gloves, ?rinta, JLJ etc., Afen'a Ijangaree Suits, Hats, etp.' ALFRED HARRISON, XO 854. -^. Auctioneer. Aclftpd, Dudley, and Co. AOLANt), DUDLEY, & GO., Land, Estate, Livestock, Financial Agents, and Sbarebrokers. FOR SALE,— Af\f\f\ ACRES Splendid Sheep Country, rolling downs with 1 all Improvements. lAAA Acres Flat Good Sheep lUUU Country. VOO Acres Part Agricultural. Kf\ ACRE Farms to 2000 Acres tfxJ of all -classes. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, Christchuroh. ' "§HBjEp FOR SALA 1Q AA Good straight line Hogceta OUU m Wool. 8B IKAA Off shears delivery December. Various' Sums of Money to Len,d afc Lowest Current Rates. .. 10 252 Amusements. PKIMITIVE METHODIST CHUBCH. mi ANNIVERSARY TBA. 31st ON ■ OCTOBER 30. on tables at ft^ffij^ V^ubiic meeting at a So^gfcj^g^^ SBjenP Addresses by -IM: jmaferi^ . , . , * f | r!^' ' ' Sermqns pa «UNliA%,^ovem < ber 1, by Jfit afternoon 5, evening fj.3Q. „ far tea, U 6d, , 10 185 STEATHMORE PRIVATE TTOSPITAL riv ate Hospital I FOR ; r , PJSBASES. Of WQIVtBN }} TS NOW O?EN FOR fAT|E^T§. Full particulars, Apply to— I THE MATRON, x Stbathmorb Hospital, TU HO OluldWbqroh '



Mr John McKeaguej the representative of the Frogresf ive Liberal Assobiation, and if f candidate for We Ashburton' seat; ad- presses the 'electora'a^ the $ddf el lows' 3^al[ this evening. flf*ye y W tr^ ftfl?i^ T«i> } If not do bo *t woe 1 it ii delioioui ,