CORRESPONDENCE.

(Wo do not hold ourselves responsib c for tlia opinions expressed by our correspondents

THOSE BEAUTIFUL GATES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — In reading your issue of Monday I noticed the par re those beautiful gates for the hospital entrance. I think, sir, if they had been made locally their beauty would not have been less, but your pride m the local industries would be enlarged. At any rate, the local ironwoikers might have been asked for designs and estimates, or if the designs were furnished by our local draughts men we might have had an opportunity of tendering.— l am, etc., Thos. E. Kilwobth.

PROHIBITION POLITENESS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — t was unfortunate enough last evening to go to hear Mr Isitt, and was treated by a prominent member of the Ashburton Prohibition contingent with an amount of incivility that can only be begotten by the gross ignorance and pig headedneßS common to that class. I went «arly, to secure a Beat for my sister and self— (pay ing of course for admission. ) I got a good seat, and stood up several times io allow later arrivals to pass. The person to whom I refer was not satisfied with this, but ordered me to shift further down the seat or go out. I repeat, or go out. Gf course I stuck to my seat ; aud between our selves, if the man referred to was sitting as I was at a public meeting with his wife on hit! left hand I don't think he would move. I was then grossly insulted by this man, who even went so far as to lay his hands on me and threaten to put me out. Had it not been for his age and previous good charaoter, and the fact of ladies being present, he certainly would have* measured his length on the floor.— -I am, eto , J. C. Ashbur' on, November 25, 1896.

POT HUNTING.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,— Permit me to write a few lines m reply to "Zophim'a" malicious letter m yesterday's issue. In the first place, I main* tain that £240 per annum is not at all too much for the representative who does his work thoroughly and conscientiously { for, besides his Parliamenary duties, he has a number of small mat ters to attend to con nected with the various Government offices, which many of bis constituents expect him to execute for them if possible. Then his hand must be ever m his pocket for various trifling sums, which, m the aggregate, total np to a considerable amount. Again, I can not understand his comparing Mr Waby to Mr Sawlc's disadvantage, after the terrible breakdown of the former m his opening speech three years ago. Then, as regards Mr Maslin, that gentleman was elected to suppoit MrSeddpn, but opposed him on the borrowing proposals' and other matters, which he was not authorised by his consti tuents to do. " Zophim " evidently wants a Conservative member, even if ho is a dummy, to whom the honorarium is a super fluity. These gentlemen always have plenty of money, if not themselves, their supporters have at all events, but their motives for seeking to enter Parliament is simply to "save their own b^con," and they are mostly what the Yankees term "tax dodgers."—lam, etc.,. / , NONipROHIBITIOKIST.

MR DORE IN DEFENCE.

TO !|?HB EDITOR. Sir, — I notice that Mr Joseph Jyess \a attempt ipg to prejudice the publip againßt |fr \McL»cHlan 'and myself, and I should feel extremely obliged if you would give me space to defend myself. In the first pace be s;id that Mr McLachian is afraid to f ee the Bakaia and EUesmere electors. This, I may say, is absolutely anlrue and without foundation* As a mat er cf fact a large number of electors of the eaid electorate wanted him to content tbe Beat, and as you are all well aware Mr McLachian preferred to stand for his old -^onßlitiwacy^^foitv^^^gar^^^y^^J^^ »of m favor of sounding the praises of any candidate, but ibis Ido say— lf Mr Ivcss baa any brains at 'alt he must confer that jie has no chaoce whatsoever m the coming cootes', and I. think -I was perfectly justified When I said that ib was throwing the vote away m voting for Mrlvesß. Referring to his statement about minding my own business, I ani always capable of doing that, and think time has proved I have been fairty success ful, aa well as 'to dikcuss tne Ashburtori political handicap without any intet feienoe with the various candidates, I may also £ell i/Lr Iyess that J am not m the habit of meddling with any tleptor as to how he or she is to vote, as I leave that tg their own intelligence. Further, I have no doubt but that they will exercise that same intelligence on the 4th December, and return to Parlia ment either a true Liberal or the Conser vative candidate and reject' the so-called, spurious, or bastard Liberals.— l am, etc., ■Tows Dqre.. Ashburton, November 25, 189(j.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

(fkrJfbess association.— copyright.)

General Kitchener.

London, November 23 General Kitchener has sailed - for Egypt. Prior ttj his departure he hail foitg consultations with the War and Foreign Offices. Prospecting m China. November 24 Mr Pritchard Morgan and several mining experts are visiting China at the invitation' of Li Hang Ohang, with^ the view of, prospegting. " Abandoned. P^Ris, November 2£ Owing to strong foreign pressure France, after massing troops on the frontier, ha* abandoned the expedition to Tivat, Morocco. The Kaiser and the Sirdar.- The Berlin Post states that Captain Forgen, of the Prussian Grenadiers, is proceeding to the Soudan to take up a military position , but it is said' to be m ajprivate capacity. The Emperor gave him an audience and sect his greetings to the Sirdar. Germany, France and Russia. November £4 {Jermapy is delig&tetf that M. JJajnotaux, m bis address tQ the Chamber, did not refer to any alliance of France with Russia, and only to the entente cordiale.

The Philippine Rebels. Madrid, November 24 News from the Phillipine Islands states that the rebels have captured Marjumo, Thg rebellion is spreading, geacein Rhodesia, ■ i { i'PABETO\Yi?, November 24 Lord Kogsruead deolares it is per fectly safe to travel from Buluwayo to Fort Salisbury wtyhou^ aja escort, ]*ir Cecil Rhodes approves of the pro posal to withdraw the troops, and states that the 'police, are su#j.cle'nt to preserve ordert '

Burclary Frustrated.

Melbourne, November 24 •Another daring attempt at burglary has been frustrated. Two men sleep ing m Chancellor's store, North Mel bourne, were roused by a noise, when they saw three men carrying away the safe. Several shots were exchanged without doing any harm, and the bur glars then decamped, leaving the safe behind,

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Annual Meeting.

The clerk took the chair, and read the returning officer's report of the annual election. The return showed the new Com c 1 to be made up as follows :—Rangi tata Riding— Mr C. J. Harper ; Ashburton Riding— Messrs E. G. Wright and 8 S. Chapman ; Upper Ashburton Riding — Mr M. Stitt ; Wakanui Riding— Mr D. William son; Mount Hutt Riding — Messrs D. Cameron aud J. Johnston ; Mount Somers Riding — Mr E. Herring ; South Rakaia Riding — Mr E. Richards.

The Council were now required to elect their Chairman.

Mr Harper said he had great pleasure m moving the re-election of Mr E. G. Wright who had occupied the chair for the last twelve months, and discharged its duties to the satisfaction of erery member. Mr Duncan Cameron seconded the motion with equal pleasure to Mr Harper's, and bore out his remarks. Mr Wright hid been a member of the Council since it came into existence, and had been a most hard work ing and useful member of it all the time. Mr Cameron paid a high compliment to Mr Wright for the valuable service he had rendered to the farmers of Ashburton while representing them on theLyttleton Harbour Board, and while m that capacity he had been successful m getting the harbour dues on grain and other produce so reduced as to have had the effeot m the times of low prices of making it possible to get a profit from produce shipped, the high dues being such as to remove the margin of profit that should have come to the producer. Mr Wright deserved the best thanks of every farmer m the district for the great service he had rendered them m this direction.

The motion was carried unauimously. ORDINARY MEETING. The ordinary meeting was then held, and Mr C. J. Harper was elected Chairman of it m the absence of Jlr Wright, who was the only member absent. chairman's statement. The Chairman read the usual statement as follows : — The Commissioner Crown Lauds advisos the Coudc.l that the application tor reserve to cover the Aahburton Borough out fall drain has been referred to the Govern ment for consideration. With reference to Mr Spray's application re water supply to his property at Highbank about which he i waited on the Council at its laat meeting, the Land Board stateß that neither the sale plan nor pamphlet plnn Bhow water along the south-western boundary of Mr Spray's section, and he is m error m supposing such to have been shown. Mr Spray has been notified accordingly. A letter from the Commissioners will be read to-day rega- ding the water races to the smalL settlers at Highbank on the 10 acre sections, and also about a water supply for lot 23. The audited accounts for the six months ended Septem ber 30 ast are placed on the table for the Council's inspection. As this is the first meeting of the new Council fresh Committees will have to be appointed, also a member to represent the County on the Charitable Aid Board, and two members on the Ashbur ton High School Board. A letter from the Wakanui Road Board will be read asking for the services of the Count}' Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for two bridges over ihe Wakauui Creek. AUDIT,

The audited accounts for six months were laid on the table, and approved of.

DEEP RACES. The National Mortgage Company and Mr D. Frazer wrote regarding certain races at Shepherd's Bush, which were iv such v condition that ■ Ids') of sheep resulted.— |fc was' decided to' leave the matter m the hands of the Engineer, who was empowered to have the races cleaned oat and one or two fridges put over them where necessary.

HJGHPANK The Commissioner for Crown Lands wrote asking that the ten-acra settlers at High bank might have the race taken along the front instead of the back of their sections, and that a race be provided for section 23 — As the ten-acre sections lace was already made, the Council could not alter the posi tion, bnt it was decided to alter the course of an unmade race to supply section 23. The water available from the scuico supply ing the Highbau k sections was not sufficiently -wwxdaw-ttratitnit oftany increase of racss.*

. engineer's report. The Engineer's . report was read as follows-!— ' Ashburton-Rakaia "Water Supply. — The repairs of the concrete channel ah Pudding Hill have been 'satisfactorily completed. The work was delayed two days on account of the prevalence of snow m the (Jorge afc the lime, but the supply from the creeks was uliljsed as 'far as possible during the time the concrete main was closed. The auxiliary channel is m good order, with the exception of £he longitudinal bearers of flumes, some of which wjil be repewed shortly. r Jhf> new races at Highbank are not yet finished j the contractor returns m a few days to complete them. The contract for fords at Highbank will also be completed next week. Now that the overhaul of fords m the Mouut Hutt road district is com pleted, I presume the B,oard, pontemplates taking them pver as arranged. If so, the arrangement had better take effect from Ist pro*, In the lower district several fords have been substituted for deoayed culverts. The mains at Winohmore, Rakaia, and Seafield have been oleared where necessary. The improvement of several parts of the Acton main will be c&rried out next month as arranged, and thereafter the nine milea of proposed new race might be undertaken. The work of improving the inlet of O'Shea'a creek is well advanced, and should be finished m December. • " '" '

Mount Sotnertj Water Supply. -^There is stiU'too. ration; water at the dam to allow of the additional concrete work being executed; bub this will be done as soon as the water Bu' sides a little more. Meantime the races are well supplied. Aehburton - Rangitata Water Supply. — The supply from South Ashburton river has hud. to be increased lately. The supply from Hinds gorge is barely sufficient for lrequtre ments; but as \h& Council 'is' aware no increase i 8 obtainable from that source. Several small footbridges, etc, have been erected throughout the district wh,ere nep s aary. The new rapes authoriped m the MayfieW district h.ave been satisfactorily oompleted. Two new fords have been made, and several repaired during the month. The supply from Westerfield will be in creased shortly, and some improvements will be made m the Waterton distriofc. The syphon afc Wheatetone has been renewed during the month-, and some flume repairs have been attended to.

County Plantations, — In most cases the cutting and grubbing of gorse is now being attended to where required ; but the lesee of Reserve 2573 Anama, and & few others, have not yet made a start. The thinning of gum plantation on Reserve 1774 near •Dromore, i$ still m progriess, Theijrewood cu^, m Reserve }7£o,^neat Tinwald, is being dispoae'd of as fast aa' applications are received. The contract for BubstittttiQn of iiqq for gorse fenpea near Tinwald and Winslow has been completed, as has also the heightening of fenoe on reserve near Wester field station.

County bridges. — The stock bridge over river Stour is now m course of erection. Repairs to the Rakaia Gorge Bridge will be undertaken shortly. With the exception of the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, the. repairs on bridges generally h>ve been of a kind. Th« ford'at''l:ftyloi| << B Streanj B,ridge has been made pasaabie for engines an arranged, Poisoned Grain. -^Jn accordance with instructions the greater part of the balance of Ujia gr.iin has been distributed during this month over miny of the wards and plantations m the county, with the result, I understand, that birds have been destroyed m large numbers, • ' >v *

' y FORDS, £b was resolved that a copy of the Engfi-< neer's report on the subjeot of fords be sent to the Mount Hutt Road Board.

COMMITTEES, ETC. The following Committees of the Council and delegates were appointed : — High School Board — Messrs Stitt and Cameron ; Hospital Board — Meßsra Williamson, Harper, and Stitt ; Planting Committee — Re-elected, with Mr Herring added ; Tampering Cases Committee — Messrs Wright, Williamson, and Stitt ; Finance — Messrs Harper, Williamson, and the Chairman • Water Race Applications — Mesars Williamson and the Chairman. The Chairman waa appointed Treasurer of the Council, with Mr Harper to | act M.t Wrights ttf»a.edc.e.

BRIDGES ON WAKANUI CRBEK. The Wukanui Koad Hoard aaketl for the services of the county engineer m the pre paration of plans and specific 'tions for two bridges over t'-e Wakanui creek.

It wa-> decided to hold over consideration of the Board's request until the report had been received of the Committee appointed at last meeting toinquire into and report on the whole creek question, and mean while, as the presenb was a new Council, to re appoint that Committee.

CHARITABLE AID BOARD. Mr Harper was appointed to repre ent the Council on the Charitable Aid Board, and at the meeiing of the Borough and City Council on charitable aid purposes. ROAD CROSSINGS. I The Ariel and Amateur Cycling Clubs \ wrote asking that planks be placed over certain water-races on the Methven and West Coast road . As the Council hid no races on these roads the Clubs were ordered to be informed that the proper authority to apply to was the Road Boat d having control of the roads crossed by natural creoke. , ROLL ALTERATIONS. Several roll alterations from the Rakaia Road Board were sanctioned. PLANTATION LEASE. Mr John Downie asked for the lease of fifteen more chains of a plantation at Chert sey, which was granted.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE AT HINDS. The letter of the Coldstream Road Board te a bridge over the Hinds was held over. SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSES. Eleven slaughterhouse licenses ware re newed. WATER-RACE APPLICATIONS. Several water-race applications were dealt with, and being only alterations and not ob jected to by the engineer, were granted. NEXT MEETING. Next meeting of Council was ' fixed for January 8. DOG COLLARS. The clerk was appointed dog registrar for the year, the collais to be the same price as last year. HOLIDAYS. The annual C .riattnas holidays were fixed from 4 p.m., December 24, to January 4, at 10 a.m. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £572 were passed for payment, and the meeting ad journed.

RUAPUNA.

From Cur Own Correspondent

Mr John McLacblan, a candidate for the suffrages o the Ashburton electors, and who has been speaking m the various centres along the base of the hiils, delivered an address m the hall on Friday evening last. There was a fair attendance which, not* withstanding the threatening aspect of the weather, included several ladies. Mr John Doyle took the chair, and, m a lew brief remarks, introduced the candidate. The address, which occupied fully a couple of hours, was mainly a reflex of what had been given m other places, many of the points being very well put. In reply to questions at the close of his address, Mr McLachian said that questions were not always decided by majorities, as, for instance, m certain cases mvolviDg the life or liberty ot the subject a jury required to be unanimous ; and as touching the construction of a light railway m this p*rt ot the electorate, if thß people took the proper steps, h* would give it hie best support. Mr Cree then moved a hearty vote of thinks to the candidate for his able address, remarking at the same time he was no such admirer of the Government^ as Mr McLachian. This was seconded by Mr William Doyle and carried, and after a similar compliment to the chair the meeting dispersed. ' November 23, 18§|.

SPORTING.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, November 25 The Duned in Jockey Club Spring Meeting opened to-day. The weather is fine. Follow ing are the lesults : — Spring Hurdles, of 80 boys ; two miles and a distance.— Clarence.'U.O, 1} Belmont, 10.5, <? j Invader, 95, 3.-. Won easily..,. Time— 4 25. ~ Bivldßinl=»*3-48;-' — Maiden Plate, of 50 soys ; one mile. Weight for age.— Star Shot 1, Plotter 2, Damigella 3. Otago Cop, of 300 soys ; one mile and a half — Euroelydon, 9.6, 1; : Epaulet, 7-4, % Hippomenes, 8.3, 3. St Clements, P/ottef^ Quiltiri, and Lady Somnus d,id i.ofc st^art.' Euroclydon jumped away with the, 1e%6, closely followed by Epaulet, Captiye, ana Hippomenes. Qn passing the windmills Hippomenes moved up into second place, with Captive and Epauleb at big heels, Qn nea.ring the straight Epaulet put i» his claim, but waß unable to get within half a dozen lengths of the big horse, who was never once headed ; Hippomenes two lengths away, third. Time— 2.43J. DivU dends— £2 33 aud £3 §s.

DrjijEpiN Stakes— Blaaerl, Senior Wrang ler B, Bequin 3. Dividends— £l lßd and £2 Is

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Athens, November 24 M. Delyannis, the Premier, declares that the union between Ore.te and Greece is only deferred. S-£. P^TJERSj&URGt, November 24. Th,e Yiedomasti, m what is believed to be an inspired article, states that Russia's policy is to reduce Turkey to i a state of complete dependence upon Russia, and she does not intend to subordinate her interests m Turkey to the wishes of European financiers.

Sale of Town Sections.

T(\e sale of town seotions by the Com missioner of Crown Lands, was held m the Courthouse this morning, and was well attended by bujew for sections m Ashbur ton; but for lots offered at South Rakaia and Hinds there was no competition and only a few sectiona found buyers at upset prices. Aehburton sections situated m Dobson and South streets were sold at upset priceB — £5, except lot 377, which fetched £6. Sections fronting Grey and Aitken streets were keenly competed for, and realised from £10 15? to £16 10a, the upset price being £7 10b. Sections fronting North and Bast town Belts sold at from £§ lQsto £12 15s, upset price — £7 I,oa. Sections m Wills street west, #1& lSa to £16 10s • Cameron^ street '^eat, £9.; t0 £l\ 15s —upset' $7 v ''ioj."' ! At' South Rafeaia only thirteen section's were sold at tyie upsot price, £5. Hinds, five sections only were sold at the upset price, £5,

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, Npvemher 25.

Wheat, chigk, 3d; milling, nominal. Flour, Californian £12 5s to £12 10a; cb'onial £13. Oats, New Zealand medium, 2s 4d ; prime 2s sd. Maize Is lid. Peas, Pruaeian blue 4a 9d. Bran and pollard 9£d, Potatoes, local £4 10a to £5 ; Circular Heads £4 10s to £4 153. Onions, local £5 5a to £6 ; Victorian £5 10a to £6. Butter, dairy 6£d to 7d ; factory 7^d to Bd, Cheese, prime 4£d. Bacon t£d to 6d. B^el^urn^ November 25 Wheat, cjpiot, 5a lOd. Oats, Algerian new 2)8 3d to 2s 6d ; old up to 2s 10 d. Maize 33 IQd. Bran la Id. Potatoes £4. Onions S4.

Adelaide, November 25 Wheat 5s 9d to 6s. Flour, roller £515. Barley, feed 2s 9d to 3s ; malting 33 2d. Bran and pollard Is 2d to Is 3d.

TUB ABHBUB*O!S GUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2S, 1896.



Business Notices EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. FLETCHER BROS. ARE Giving the Highest Ctoh Price for FRESH IGGH3 and BEESWAX m any quantity. We have for Sale the Finest and P«at Strains of AGRICULTURAL SEEDS PROCURABLE AT LOWESI MARKED RATES TURNIP SEED 7d per lb. Reduction for quantity. MANGEL SEED 101 b per lb. CAREO T SEED from 2s 6d per lb. BROWN SPANISH ONION 4s 66 per lb. SEED POTATOES from 4s lid per bag. We can also Supply ex store— BEAN 3s 3d per bag, bags included. SHAEPS 5s 6d per bag, bags included FLOUR m all sj'z-js of bags at erst price. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. WALTER, A. WOOD CoT HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT f r the County, for be above Company , I am how BOOKING ORDERS f.r Heir Well-known H *ivaa, ing Machinery , it-t.d have pleasure m introducing to the Farmer* of Aahburton and R-. kaia districts, thei NEW TEREE AFRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m ÜBe m America and England for t\ c past four seasons, and m Auatrali* for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. , THE SINGLE APBON . REAPER AND BINDER. SHU Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Fa Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Nigh* throughout the .harvest. MR B. B. REST-ELL . m Charge o the Machinery Department, and ful particulars may be had from him BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGfiNT. 10 v FIRST GRAND SHOW of' SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. o CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPBNIN Ladles' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouae Prints we a marvel of the season Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers* Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Ceatua and other makes. CARPETS, .FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has suobja variety of High-clasß Drapery been shown m Aahburton Jbefore, as will be exhibited fhy me this season. EOOTS. BOOTS. .LOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNIY 10 SELECT FROM. ANDREW OBR.



H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST TURNIP 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: C)Mk^^d^~ RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. j FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, . IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. ■ Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. woo£Tpacks. 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 Shoaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society •% FLOWERS, FLOWERS. ALL LOVERS OF FLOWERS are re- minded that my Annuals, etc., from my' first prize strains, will be ready for sending cub the first week m November, viz. — Astera, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardiae, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES~PORTEH, NURSERY AND SEEDMAN, Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11133 MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Sb >oter at 8a 6d ; a nice assortment of Lauie&* and Children's Boots and SUoea from le 9d a pair at R. Alcqbn's.



T. Bullock. Town Section 817, Aitken Street. P]Q lAS Price wan t ed by the c^JLO X\J owner. Thia was Bold by the Uovtrnment some years ago at £34 3a. v t. BULLOCK. FOR ."ALB. LOT 93, containing i acre, Eaton street, ETampsfcead, with cottage thereon. A low price will bo accepted for this property. Eany terms of payment. ___ T. BULLOCK. CHERTSEY. FOR SALE— Lots 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, some of which front the railway. T. BULLOCK. PQK PRICE wanted by the Mortga- ow4u« g c for 2 town sections numbered 806, 815, $ acre, having two frontages on Cox and Ai'ken Streets. .Apply to T. BULLOCK. Agei %. TO LET— Shop nnd Dwelling m Moore Street, rental, 5s 6dper week. T. BULLOCK. TQ-LgflyirTnow rent a, "Shop wd^ . Premises, Triangle "Buildinge, 'a ely \ occupied by Mr Kirk, | T. BJLLOCKI TO LET. rTIHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well X situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic Bridge. ' T. BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL sum of £550 to lend on ap. proved freehold security at lowest current rates. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF lAQQ ACRES, situated above the 11/aO Dromore Railway Station, being R.S. 37388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, also granary, 12 stalled Btable, loose boxes and other buildings erected on the property. Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T, BULLOCK. Election' Notices. MR JOHN McLACHLAN TNVITEB the Electors to meet him at— WILLOWBY, WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25. WINSLOW, THURSDAY, November 26. HAMPSTEAD, FRIDAY, November 27. IINWALD, SATURDAY, Nov. 28. At eight o'clock each evening. Ladies Cordially Invited. m 11 138 NOTICE, MR J. wT SAWLE TNVITES the Electors to meet him at RUAPUNA HALL — Wednesday, No- vember 25. EIFFELTON SCHOOL— Thursday, No- vember 26, WATEBTON LIBRARY-Friday, No- November 28. AT 8 p.m. vember 27. GREENSTREET SCHOOL— Saturday, ELECTORS willing to serve on Mr Sawlb\s Committee will meet at rooms, Arcade, on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Public Notice? TYPE-WBITING OFFICE, i ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS GRAHAM will be glad to receive orders for COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Legal or General; also, M.S.S, of every des- cription. All orders strictly private. Terms, &c. on application. Licensed to Sell Stamps. 33 ! BONANZA GOLB MINE. OHIU DISTRICT^ AUCKLAND. NOW UNDER OFFER to the Anglo- New Zealand Mines Investment Com- pany," who have depoaioed £250 for option of Purchase at £2500 and quarter of 2.QAQG3 shares, fully paid up, (Equal to £41 13a cash, and 833 shares w.hen sale is completed.) Two shares^ fior sale. at £25 each. FRED. MAKEIG, J 11, 107 Arcade, Ashburton, ,



JUST LANDED, ex s.s. GOTHIC. rpEAPOTS, Q.LASSWARB, "pARTHENWARE. A S WE have Further Shipments to come forward by later steamers, we are determined to give the Public the benefit of our purchase regardless of cost, as will be seen by prices quoted below : — Brown Glazed Teapots, 9d, Is 'Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s. Black aad Gold Teapots, hinged lids, 3s, 4s, and ss. Patent Anti-tannic Teapots (a "Wonderful Invention), 3s 6d, 4s 6d, and 5s Black and Gold Teapots, self -fastening lids, 3s 9d and ss, OVER 600 TEAPOTS, OB 1 DIFFERENT KINDS, TO CHOOSE PROM. The Cheapest House m Town for EARTHENWARE, GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. A Special Line of STATION TEA, m ohestfl and half-cheats, at Is 6£d per ;ib. JOHN ORR AND CO.



Tenders UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT rriKNDERS are called for the following -L WORKS.— I— For SHINGLING portion of the Main South Road from Reserve 2022, to Sfileyards, Ohertsey, three miles (more or Ie 88), 15 yards shingle to the chain. 2— For SHINGLING some 25 Chains of the St Helena' Road, 20 yards of shingle to the chain. 3-For CARTING 300 yards of Shingle (more or less), where required, on the road near Mr Judd's farm, Binds. Particulars of the above can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be lefc at the Board's office. West street, before 12 o'clock noon, of SATURDAY, November 28, addressed to the Chairman and marked " Tender." The lowest or any tender not necessarily aocepted. By Order. JOHN DAVISONT, 11 169 Clerk. Government Notices. CROWN LANDS FOR SELECTION ON LEASE IN PERPETUITY. NTICE is hereby given, m accordance with the Land Act, 1892, and the Land for Settlement Act, 1894, that the undermentioned section will be opened for selection on December 9, 1896, under the Lease m Perpetuity system : — Lot 47, Highbank Estate, area 422 acres 2 roods 8 poles; half -yearly rental, £57 12s 9d. Plans and further particulars may be obtained at this office. CHARLES B. SHAND, Acting Commissioner of Crown Lauds. District Land and Survey office, Christchurch. 11 182 KEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION- FARES TO CHRIST- CHURCH FOR . AUSTRALIAN CRICKET MATCH. EETUR.tf Excursion Tickets to Christ- church at 2d per mjle first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage oouuted one way only, will be issued at Ashburton, Waikari, and intermediate stations, including stations on branohes between those points, on the 26th, 27th, and 28th November; at Timaru, Tinwald, and intermediate stations on the 26th, and for the express train on the 25th, at stations between Timaru and AshburWn where it stops, all available for return till the 30th. The journey must be started, on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every instance, and may net bo broken within the first 95 mil e3. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashbunoa on the 26th, 27th, and 28th November (and MetKyen on 27th and 28th), will leave Chr.istohurch at "slljr p.m., -.aEcTTfun 3O~~fninulea later "thaW 7 timetable times. On the 28th November, a train will leave Chiislchurch for Timaru at 730 p.m., stopping at stations, between Ashburton and,' Timaru, to, set down passengers, from Ohristph\xrch. 1115,3 BY ORDKR. D. Tnome.s. ARCADE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instruction! to Soil, on above date, a quantity of FURNITURE. Further entries solicited. Sale at 11.30, *>. THOMAS, 11 167 Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. ABOADE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. MR D. THOMAS will offer, on acoount of numerous clients, on the above da fa—^ tftibioken Colts and Fillies Saddle and Light Harness Horses Good Farm Teams Present Entry— loo Horses of all desci ipbions Sale — 11 o'olock. D. THOMAS, 11 168 - Auctioneer — — - THE SEVERAL ELECTION L m n [rpHE PREMIER OF NEW ZEALAND, THE HONORABLE R. J. SEDBON, WILL GIVE AN ADDRESS ON 'THE POLITICAL QUESTIQNS OF T.H.E DAY, TO-NIGHT, NOVEMBER 25, IN THEJ ODDFELLOWS' HALL, 11 156 at 8.30 pm. / ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. A PPLICATIONS are for the XJL purchase of 1$ acres of prime hay m to suib purchasers. Particulars may be obtained from the curator, Ashbur- t'on Domain. CsAar. E. JTQOK', Secretary to Boa^d,, 4 November SO, im< U 147



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed m |fi>, lib, 51b, and 101 b Net Weight Air-Tight Tina. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per 3b. 2/- per Ib. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Commissioner of Crown Lands— Lot 47,' Higbbank, open for lease m perpetuity. Ashburton Central Progressive Liberal Association— -Meeting on Thursday. W anted— Servant. Lost— Sheep Dog. Wanted — BjOard and residence for married cp.qple. *" Politioal—Hon. the Premier at Oddfellow?' H»U to-night,