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Two exhibitions of interest) to billiard players will be given this week m the Billiard Room at. Devane s Hotel. Ua Thursday and Friday evenings of this week, Mr F H. Weiss, the champion . billiard player of Australia, will give exhibitions of his wonderful skill, and local players will readily understand that Mr Weiss's play is far above what they have been accustomed to see when it is s ated that he is prepared to give the bebt local amateur a ptart of seven hundred m a thousand. Admission to the rooms will be by ticket only, obtainable from Mr U. Hick?, m charge of the table. This is how a San Francisco paper— and a leading journal at thftt-telln of the robbery or 1 a parson's house : -^""e B?v John Mephens of Simpson Memorial Church was exhorting his flock to lay-up treasure m heaven last Wednesday evening, some unconverted thieves were laying profane hands on his_ worldly treasure at his residence. Solid silver wedding pr.s/n'S, received but a time ago, Mrs Stephen*' new silk dress, the pastor's watch, and other articles . of value were carried away. The thieves effected an entranoe through a side window. , , A Dunedln merchant who knows some thing of the diggings says he t had been told tbat the ordinary -• hatter earcs 25* or 30a a week, bub he had found that that wu grossly exaggerated, and that the • hatter '-was content to work for 5i or 6s or 7a throughout Otago rather than ask for charity. And the 'hatter' was as happy m the day was long, living l a a mud hut, probably clothed m raga, but as independent as the Piemler of New Zealand j and the speaker contended that meu of this claw were infinitely more useful members of the, community than the man who stood with his back to the Bank ot New Zealand and clamoured for his 10s a day. ' ' Mrs Boo'h-Tueker; wife : of the commander <f ihe Salvation Army, was seriously injured m front of her home m m Orange, New Jersey. Mrs Booth- Tucker was m the street: watching the efforts of a Salvation Army lassie to learn to ride * bicycle. The young woman managed to start the wheel down the street' at a good pace, when she lost control of the machine, and It swerved, striking Mrs Booth-Tucker squarely and knocking her down. She was unconscious when picked up, and was carried into her house. Her right wrist was broken and she had received a number of bad bruises and some internal injuries. A nugget of goW weighing 9 Iwf, retorted from the g»ld on the beach, was displayed m Mr Riordan's shop; South bridge, on yi'Mny and Saturday, ancTattracted a great m*ny spectators. Th a nugget is supposed to be worth £1 17s. as beach gold, it seems, "H^njore valuable than even Hokitika gold — -tha^most valuable m the colony. Three more c*«qns are likely to be pitched th : s week. However truly, rum ur says that 160 men, unemployed, «r* coming from Timaru. If so the beach will soon present a lively appearance. At present ordinary sluice boxes are being used for Washing the gold, thereby losing about 50 per cent, but a new amalgam gold-washing machine came to Soaihbiidge on Saturday, hence a great saving should be effected.

CORRESPSONDENCE.

We tlo not hold twseives responsible for thn opinions •iptewedbv our correspondent*)

OH WHERE, AND OH \#HEBE, IS THAT PRETTY SUKPLUS GONE?

TO TUB EDITOR. -^ Sib,— .There has, been a perfect storm of indignation concerning the action of the Opposition journals m questioning the dona fidet of the surpluses of revenue, we have lately heard bo much about, it has even been thought necessary to get the Agent- General to publioly contradict the statements that the surplus estimates of the Govern ment-were exaggerated. But air, how are we to reconcile with this Mr Seddon'a statement m the House the other day, that the Civil servants could hot be paid their wage* at the end of the month m future, unless a further loan waß agreed to ? The Colonial Tieasurer'i late statement showed that there was on March 31 last a net lucplus of £215,558. If this was not a false statement, what has become of that surplus 1 The fact is there never was a surplus, and never hits been since the Sod don Govern ment has been m office. Myownimpreßßion is that if things go on maoh longer as they have been going, the colony will soon be bankrupt. And when the true facts come to be fully understood by London capitalists, soon we shall not be able to borrow. Public Trust funds, Insurance Department funds, Post Office Savings Banks funds, Local Bodies Sinking funds, have all been absorbed m Seddonian finance, and gone with that quarter of a. million surplus— Wheie ?— X am, etc.,

EIiECTOBI

Had Accident at Port Chalmers.

REV. FATHER NEWPORT DROWNED

From Dunedin comes the intelligence that the Rev. Father Newport, the Catholio clergyman at Port Chalmers, was drowned there on Sunday afternoon while coming from service at the Portobello church .m his patjah. He had with him m the boat a man named Dougherty and three boys named Ruddy, and one named Pounds— acolytes. The boat capsized, and Father Newport, who was an expert swimmer, devoted his efforts to placing the boy Pounds on the boat and keeping him there. The acoident was seen from Port Chambers, and several boats put off to the rescne. Father New port was found floating face downwardß and quite unconscious. The other occupants of the boat were landed at Quarantine Island, and were doing well. The clergyman was brought across to the port, but mean while every attention had been paid to him by members of the ambulance class on board the reaouing boat, but their efforts to restore animation were fruitless, and when Dr Cunningham arrived he found that life was extinct. The news of the sad afiair created & profound sensation m St Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday evening. Father Lynch was deeply affected when he com municated th« painfnl news, which he said would cause a shock to Catholics generally m Dunedin anclthoughout Otago. Father Newport had died just after celebrating mass, and m a noble effort to save the life -of another — an effort that, though success ful, cost him his own. Father Newport was born m Dublin, and after studying m the French College at Blaokrpck, County Dublin, pursued his philosophical and theological studies m Paris. After being elevated to the priest hood he proceeded tq Mauritius, where He laboured until his health broke down iinder the trying climate and he was com pelted to recuperate m Australia. After being there for 1 a ?hort period h,e came tq Dunedin sixteen years ago and. was parish priest at Cfore" for some years*. He was . fqrty-eighc ye»rs pf age, and m the twenty ■'- fourth year of his priesthood.

THE INQUEST.

An inquest touching the death of Father Newport was held on Monday, when the verdict of " Accidentally drowned " was returned. The evidence showed that the wind died away for a second, and then the sail wis taken aback. The sheet was lot go, but the boat turned over four or five times. Father Newport took the boy Pounds m his aims, while Dougherty, who was sailing the boat, and the boy Buddy, made for the boat and she ceased turning over. The boy, who still had hold of one hand of the priest, shortly afterwards cried out, "Oh,. Father Newport is drowned*" The back of his head was above water, but hiß face waß m the water The boat drifted towards the island, and Buddy, striking out, found he could bottom. The medical evidence waß to the effeot that probably Father Newport fainted. '■ • :

Drink only Epzjis Tea | it c absolutely

CABLE NEWS

HOME AND FOREIGN.

I (per press association.) OFFICERS OASHIERKD. I London, August 31 The War Office will cashier the officers concerned m Dr Jameson's raid m the Transvaal. A NEW ZEALAND COMPANY. The New Zealand Joint Stock General Corporation, with a capital of a quarter of a million, is issuing £172,550 worth of shares to the public. FRANCE AFD JAPAN. "' Paris, Augusb 31 France and Japan have entered into a commercial treaty. REBELLION IN THE PHILIP v PINES. Madrid, August 31 News has been received that the Governor of the Philippine islands has dispersed 1000 of the rebels. The Spanish Government is Bending rein forcements. OBITUARY. . / Vienna. Augußt 31 Prince Lobanof died suddenly while travelling from here to Kieff. MISSIONS DESTROYED. Shanghai, August 31 A secret society has destroyed thirty Oatholio missions at Shangtung. ITALY AND BRAZIL.. Rome, August 31 The Italian Government has fqr bidden emigration to Brazil.

AUSTRALIAN

i MR JUSTICE WINDEYER. ! • Sydney, August 31 Mr Justice Windeyer has cabled from London his resignation from the j Bench He had previously applied for an extension of his leave, and it is : understood that the Government were averse to this, ROASTED TO DEA.TH. The charred body of a man unknown has been found on board the steamer Namoi. He had evidenely come on board at Newcastable as a stowaway | and hid on the top of the boilers, where he became jammed and was gradually ! roasted.. . I

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. THORNTON'S TEAM

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

London, August 31

The Australians begon their match at Scarborough to-day, against a strong team got together by 0 J. Thornton, composed of L. Palairet, E. Smith, Jackson, Captain Wynyard, Sir T. O'Brien, Peel, Pavidaon, Storer, Brown, Tunnicliffe, and J. 1. Fearne. Eady, Johns, and Graham stand out of the Colonial eleven. The attendance was very large, and the weather fine, but the wioket was slow owing to recent rams. The Home team won the toss and went m first, losing one wicket for 139. Palairst 71, Jackson not out, 60.

Sydney, Septembrr 1 So far, no reply has been received from Mr Musgrove or any of the other members of the Australian eleven to whom cables were sent. Mr Gibson, chairman of the Cricket Council, who has full power of notion, is m favor of perpetual disqualifica tion, but the Associations of the several colonies are rather apathetic m their support of the Council. That of New South Wales ii most eraphfttio, but even here there are signs of weakness*

The Convent Schools.

As a welcome to His Lordship Bishop Crimes, the pupils at thfe Convent schools gave a concert m the Convent schoolroom yesterday afternoon. There was a fair attendance of invited guests, and previous to entering on the programme, an address of welcome to His Lordship was read by Misß Sandbrook, one of the pupils. The following programme was then gone through in' the usual careful and artistic manner which haß always been oharacteristio of any public appearance of pupils of the religious :— Duet — (two pianos)— "DiabeUi's Duet m D "— Misseß Devane, Brick, O'Keefe, and L. Brick. Song and Chorus—" Come where the Ijlies are growing "—Senior Pupils. Recitation — " The Indian's noble-re venge " -M iss Violet Johnston. Solo— (two pianos) — "Carnivalde Venise " —Misses O Keefe aud L. Brick.

Solo (Vocal) — • • The blind girl to her har ? " — Miss Agnes Sandbrook. Solo (two pianos and harmonium) -"The siren's song" — Misses Bullock, O'Keefe, and Bonrnique. Recitation— " The martyred aoolyte"— Miss Agnes Sandbrook. ' . y Song and Ohorua— *' Only a dream"— Senior Pupils. , ' Duet (two pianoß)—" Chilpfrric " — Misses ' Sandbrook, O'Keefe, Brick, and L. Brick. i Finale — "O, that a Seraph's voice divine." j After the finale had been sang, His Lordship j thanked the pupils for the very affectionate j manner m which they had welcomed him, and fot the address which had been so well delivered, and its sentiments so well ex pressed. In that address there had no doubt been much. "exaggeration about him self ; but they had spoken what they felt a bishop ought to be, and probably took the will for the deed m regard to himself. They were right. in their reference to blessings. It was .his Baored duty to administer the blessed sacrament, which was a blessing inestimable, and he was an instrument m God's hands for its administration. Ho was pleased to note the appreciative references ' to their paßtor. Doubtless the religious* themselves had' had rome guidance of them ia their preparation of the address, which i would perhaps account for the absence from it of any reference' to themselves. But ! he had no doubb the young ladies fully*. appreciated the sacrifices the religious had made m the cause cf education and for the sake of the young people placed under their care. He was sure those pre&ent joined with him m thanking the young ladies for their excellent entertainment. They had acquitted themselves admirably m the tasks allotted — whether vocal or instrumental — and one pleasing feature both m their sing iag and^ recitation was the enunciation. They had evidently been taught to sing so . that their words could be followed. la the last number of the programme they h»d been wishing for a seraph's' voice, and he thought that wish had already been grati fied.. But be the voice as seraphic os it might, it would lose much of its 'Btfeetness and beauty when the story it told could not ; be followed. He was glad to be able to say ■ that no such complaint could be made, about any of the vocal music he had heard that afternoon. Where all were so good, it was i not perhaps allowable to make mention of i any bingle individual, but he could not help | paying a tribute to the versatile genius of j one youßg lady (Miss Sandbrook), whose ( usefulness and talent had been apparent m nearly every number on the programme. He made speoial reference to her recitation of "The martyred acolyte." It' was a story that affected him much, for it had been his fortune to celebrate mass on the scene of it, and the story had been touch ingly told by the fair reciter. His Lordship concluded with a few words of advice and encouragement to the pupils to be diligent m the cultivation of their faculties of will, memory, and understanding m the pursuit of their studies, seeing that m their life at the Convene thfcy were laying the foundation i of their future character. As they had I

doabtleßS had some work m getting up that entertainment for. him, he would ask the rev. Mother to grve them a whole holiday. He had usually had " Bishop's weather " when he had gone about the diocese, but m Ashburton he had been unfortunate, so he would not ask for a holiday for them on a web day, but that the rev. Mother should' give it the fint fine day. (Laughter.) ; The proceedings then closed. .

The Wellington Tragedy

(per press association )

Wbilington, August 31

The caahbox supposed to have beeu taken by the murderer from Jones' house was found In the house yesterday undis turbed. It was m a table drawer m the sittingroom.and contained about £1. . The footprint outside, which at first was looked on as a due, turns out to have been made by the first man who rushed m on hearing Mrs Hounslow's ory of 1 Murder.'

The landlord of the Empire Hotel says that Shore was under the*influence of liquor at 10 p.m. on Thursday, and he is known to have been trying to get drink before that as early as eight o'clock. All thin is looked on as m his favor..

Tho funeral of the victims toek place thia afternoon, there being a largo attend ance from all parts of the district. The Premier and Mrs Seddon sent a floral tribute. The cortege, whioh was handed by the Salvation Army band, was very lengthy, and the remains were interred m the Taita cemetery. The* charge against James Shore for the murder of the Jones's is not likely to be gone on with to-morrow, and a farther remand will be asked for. An impression prevails m Petone that Shore's movements qn the i^ight the murder was committed will be satisfactorily explained.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

♦ i HOIHG ATSU FORRIOI THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

THE CABLE CONFERENCE.

London* A.a?ust 31 MrOartwright replaces SirM. Bowell as the Canadian representative at the Oable Conference. MR GLADSTONE. j Mr A. J. Balfour is visiting Mr Gladstone at Hawarden. AQUATIC. Staribury's wound is healed, and he is now m splendid condition. CYCLING. Fayne and Lewis, Australian cyclists, competed at Wood Green, but did not succeed m carrying off any prizes. THE SOUDAN. Cairo, August 31 The Dervishes have strongly forti fied a camp two miles from Dongola.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE WE AT HEP. .....'■ | Melbourne, September 1 The recent rains came just m time to avert serious consequences to the dairy ing industry, but have x&b penetrated far enough inland to reVch the wheat growing areas.

The Rising m Crere.

— , . .», _ ' London. August 31 The Cretans are fairly satisfied with the Sultan's concessions, since the powers have agreed to guarantee their execution.

The Constautilople Riots

- • ■» THE DISORDER ABATING. FURTHER ACTION THREAT ENED. THE POWERS AND THE PORTE, (PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) > •<**"■ Constantinople, August 31 • The disorder shows signs of abating, and* the Sultan has ordered the disarm ing of the Mussulmans. The Powers ha\e intimated that the state of anarchy at present reigning must cease. The Armenian Committee threaten further disorders until their grievances are redressed. British sailors are guarding the British Embassy, and thrashed a mob who were running through the streets and murdering Armenians. The Sultan has complained of the conduct of the British seamen.

Affairs m Zanzibar.

London, August 31 The German Government refused to give up Khaled, who took refuge m their Embassy. At Zanzibar things are now quiet.

H.M.S, Rapid left Wellington on Monday via Port Chalmers, to B*-aroh for castaways m the southern islands. One Box op Clabke's 841 Piiis warrau ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or conßti-, tutional), Gravel and ?ains m the Back "Qaarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Onenaists and Patent medicine Vendors thraugh"iif the Worli Proprietors : Thb LikooliN and Midland ooun | WKBT)Rno(yOM>'AnY. [jinooln. Knpland

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed neHtiays, and Fridaya, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive f rein the North -very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (exprese) andß 0p.r0.. nnn „___ Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 1253 noon (express). . On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 8.60 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45. a.m. '. Trains leave Bakaia for Methveh daijy (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at' the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. __!—-'

$Rt ASfiBURTON GUABDIAN j TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1896.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton ._ MEETINGS TUESDA?— Teachers' Meeting 7.30 - p.m. WEDNESDAY- Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 7 30 pm. THaRSDAY-G.F.S. 7 p.m. FRIDAY-^Shoet Service 7.30 p.m., Choir Practice 8 p. m. • SUNDAY^SERVIOES. \ ll^a.m., Morning Ptayer and Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton* 3 p.m., GREENSTREET--Rev T. A. Hamilton. 6.30, Evening Prayer — Rev T. A. Hamilton. MONDaY, SEPTEMBER 7. LIME LIGHT LECTURE, by Mr HuesxSeager, m St. Stephen's Schoolroom. In aid of the Sunday Schools Pr!z9 Fund. NOTICJG. TAILORING, TAILORING, TAILORING , WHY wetr ready-made olothes, when you can get a Splendid Fitting and Stylish Suit at the ASHBURTON TAILORING Cox. t A Trial will Convince. A * Note the address — i OPPOSirE WORKING MENS' OLUB W. PAULING, Manager. • WANTED Known— Great Reduotiozxftb i MJSUOB'& Cheap Boot Sale, ■ I



F. Ferr man. FOR SAIuE CIIKIP SECOND Hand -Anglo- American Drill, ; 17 Coulters m capital order. [ F. FERRIMAN. n A BAEGAIN. THE Undersigned has received instruc tions from Mb Adi is lo sell by private treaty his House containing six rooms and 83ullery, together with | an acre of First Class Land with good" frontage on the Wakanui Road. This property is being sold solely on account of Mr Addis removing to Hlghbank, F. FERRLMAN. I . ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at .the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 534 ■■.-•; :■ . Manage!.^



U T he Coriiee?' I Q ALE OF SURPLUS StOCI.^ To Olear some part of the Stock and make room for New Goods DOW on the way, we are ofiering bargains m all departments . Heavy Melton Dress Goods Is 9d, Now Is .' ' I '*^^^^B A line BSin Striped Flannelettes, 25 per cent -under usu>l price 50 pairs single-bed White Blankets 8s lid, worth 12s 6d I About 12 Ladies' Tweed Ulsters, 203 to 30s"; Now 2s 6d to 3s 6d eacm 1 24 SToutbs' Overcoats, sizes 13 to 2^, 5s each, abuut one-third their value i , A line of Ladies' Macintoshes much reduced - A line of Ladies' Black Jackets, New and Fashionable Shapes, 30 per 1 cent under usual prices J 30doz Boys' Black School Gaps, 6d each » Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair A fine stock of Ladies' Woollen Underwear as advised by the Lady • Doctor. • SAMPLES OF BATES 1 CORSETS TO BE SEEN. fggp Country Ladies. — Beware of Itinerant Hawkers who are travelling the country, representing they are sole agents, ofiering these Goods '■ recommended by the Lady Doctor at 30 per cent above Ashbttrtonr"^ prices. W. H- COLLIES.



Business Notices. • rf Great Boom m Boots. McDonald . and McDiarmid DTAVE RECEIVED ADVICE OF LARGE SHIPMUBNTS OF jVcw dioods Landing ex Masiaei and lonic, Specially ordered for the^Aahburton trade. These Goods will be opened up m a few weeks, and m order to Reduce Stock and make room for New Goods, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Hale. THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. No consideration of profit will be allowed to Interfere with thlfl object For Bargains See Our Windows and Door. EXAMINE OUR GOODS, COMPARE OUR PRICES, And you will be bound to admib that we offer the very best ratae m BOOTS and SHOES m Ashburton. Bale Commencing— SATUßDAY, 29th insfc. THE CA SE 800 T SHO P, FAS T 8-TR'B'R T J. I«CHOr.4S, Manager SPRING CIiBANING. pERSONS DESIROUS of having their Homes Fainted, Papered, or X Distempered during the Spring, would dp well to communicate with me as early as possible, so as to avert the rush which "generally -takes place during Christmas month. , - !*■ I AM OLEA.RING OUT my present Stock of WALL, PAPERS at a VERY LOW PRICE, so as to make room for a large Shipment of NEW SEASON'S PAPERHAFGINGS which I expect from England a few weeks hence. This ia the time of year te paint Houses outside. NONE BUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND OILS USED IN PAINTING Reliable Tradesmen sent to the Country at shortest notice. J WILSON, Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburtoii, ~""*~~ Telephone 65. 8199 Seeds. Seeds. Seeds. WE HAVE NOW IN STOCK NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds m 3d packets. 100. varieties. l"ower Seedß fn Id pa kots. 80 varieties. The latest Noveltieu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL KARLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. TEAS, TEAE TE/VP. We hfiva to h»n<i a Choice line of ORANGE P*K«>E CfcTLON TEA, imported direct, from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low Bgure* Samples may bo ob* fined on application, also the celebrated TIGEE BLENDED TEAS. For wh eh wo are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. FERN _ LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand: Goods delivered daily. Orders >-y Post despatched with punctuality. Cheapest House m Ashburton for GROCRRIES, CROCKERY, BRUSEWARE and HARDWARE. i. ■■ SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. . ! BHSARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. / Telephone 53



FOR SALE. SEED POTATOES C^ROM the Oamaru and Orarl Districts. Also, RUBY RED, Very early), Imported from Australia. FRIEDLAJNDER BROS., Ltd. SEEDS FOX SPBING SOWING. \A/E HAVE taken particular caro m Dressing our this season's GRASS AND OLOVKR SEEDS, - AND OFFER; AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White l" Clover, Aloike, Timothy, etc., etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. I i Henry Zander, Henry Zander DAS- NOW FOR SALE— DEED WHJEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL *EEl> OAT®, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED UNDBK THB SUPERVISION OF MR DAVID ZANDER, AUOHONEERr Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT AGENT IOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office 4 ustr» an Mutual Provident Soolef y



Amusements. BILLIARDS. F. H "WERS, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, WILL GIVE two Exhibitions at Dk vane's Billiard Room on September 3 and 4 He will give the Best Amateur m Ashburton 700 m a 1000. Play will oommt noe each evening at 7 30 , Admission by ticket only. 9 6 R. HIOKS. Tenders. TENDE R S. XJLT ANTED. Tenders for Erection of v * Dwelling House for Me O. Bemikgton Plans and Specifications to be seen at Messrs Tucker & Beak's' office. -Tenders Oloae on SATURDAY, September 5 Lowest or any tender not necessarily ; ccepted. ■ 8 204 Frledlander Bros., Limited. CLYDESDALE HGESES FOR PBIVATE SALE. On account; of John* Small, Erg, the well- known breeder and prize-taker m Draught Stook. TITE have been instruoted to Sell by VV Private Treaty, Mr Su all's well* known Draught Entires, — I—Bright Bay Stallion ' Kelvin Grove, ; rising 4 years, by Tiord Cranley— ' Sunter by Kelvin, * Kelvin Grove has taken more prizes m the ; Ohriatoburch and Ashbarton Show \ rings than any other stallion ot his age m New Zealand - 2— Bay Colt * Lord ABhton,' rising two years, Vanquisher — Mias Palmer This offers a splendid opportunity to anyone requiring a thoroughly good horse, and should also prove a Rood investment, as the scarcity of good draught horses and the strong demand for earae, will no doubt urge breeders tc look more after their own. interest and pay more attention than they have been doing of late. Mr Small's reason for disposing of these hores is that he requires a change of blocd. For extended pedigrees and full particulars, apply to — FRIEDLAUDER BROS., Ltd , R FRIEDLAND£R, 7+177 Auctioneer.



WE have £22,600 for investment on Freehold Security. ' HANMER & GRAVES, VJTT E H A V E F O R SA L E Prussian Blue & Grey Peas for Seed. Round Seed Dei went Potatoesgrown m Oamaru from imported Tas- manian Seed. Black Tartar Oats, machine-dressed. Seed Tartars from the Waimate Estate. Seed Sparrow Bills from Southland ; a grand change. Seed Canadian Oats. Danish Oats. Tuscan Seed Wheat. Piime Olover Hay, Prime Eating Potatoes from Oamaru, and locally grown. Good Pig Feed. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE to arrive m October a Shipment of the well known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. Hanmer & Grares WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public generally m the Ashburton County, that we have' m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornßacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, Red, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Em We shall be represented at the WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to conduct the SALES OF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. * c Hanmer & Grayes, WEST STREET. i a ■* & 3 U | I.^' £ Id . ii° r s! i Have yon tried Kozib Tea ? If not do so at owe \ it) it deligjoqi



Harnner and Graves. ' BARRHILL. Cl earing Sale. THURSDAY,~l3eptember 17, 1896. j\yf ESSRS HANMER & GRAVES i.f-1 (m conjunction with Mb David Thomas), have received instructions from J. O. Wason, Esq., m consequence of the New Zealand Government having purchased a portion of the Cor war Estate, to sell as above, the following surplus SHEEP, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, AND SUNDRIES, as follows, viz— 100n QOOD FAT WETHERS, M.\J\J\J half and three-quarterbred TOOO HOGGETS, well woolled and A-ysysyJ m first olass condition '"Pt f\( |E N Q L I S H LEICESTER V^^ EWEB, good mouths, and to lamb October 1, a GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES " —Just out of work. .-20 ABBorfced PIG * S * . 2 Drays, 3 Reapers and Binders (Mo- j Cormickß. just overhauled and put m thorough repair by MoOormiok's Expeit), 1 Spring Cart, 1 Grubber by Duncan, 2 Massey-Harrlß Spring Tooth Cultivators, 1 set Duncan's Tine Harrows, 1 set Duncan's; Disc Harrows, 2 Rollers (Duncan and - Ransomes), 1 Dunoan Seed Sower • r i : and Chain Harrows, 2 Grass Seed - •'• " >; Strippers, 1 large Portable Whare, 2 Tarpaulins, Fencing Brackets, . ; Scantling (m lots). Hurdles. Wire Netting, Crushed Oats and Wheat, Lawn Mower, Sheep Feeders on ? Wheels, Btc. A Portable Saw Bench, with three-foot Circular Saw, a very handy and complete article. And a large number of sundries. ALSO -Lot 5, m BarrhiU Township, oontainirg half an acre with good Concrete House thereon. For the convenience of purchasers the sale will be held >n Mr Bishop's paddock, opposite the Post Office, BarrhiU Luncheon Provided. Sale to commence at 12 30. HANMER & GRAVES. DAVID THO&US, 9 4 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. 'HO PERSONS deßirnus of Investing- JL In Town Properties : — — FOR SaLE— j TS 860, \ acre, Grey street ! TS 706, & aore, Wills street TS 732,1 acre, Wills street . ; , TS 784, | acre. Peter street TS 795, ; acre, Cox street TS 797, {■ acre, Cox street TS 905, | aore, Corner of . Grey and Kast Btreefcn TS 906,J aow, adjoining. TS 796 h aore, Oox street T8 306, 1 acre, Burnett street TS 851. J acre, Aitken street TS 852, J acre, corner of Caas and Aitken streets TS 861. i aore, Grey street TS 862, | acre, corner Grey and Oass streets T<s 994 i acre, Peter street, west TS 995 J acre, Corner Walker and Peter streets West. ; , TS 1001, | acre, Cox street, west TS 751, i acre, Peter street r TS 822, r acre Cox street >■■■;" . TS 711, J ac.-ei Wills street : J. TS 818 I acre, Aitken street ! ■ ; TS 755, | aore, Wills street TS 1012, £ acre, Cox street, west TS 842, i acre, Aitken Street TS 1013, £ acre, Cox street, west ; TS 817. £ acre, Airken street : \ TS 1011, J acre, Corner of Wa'ker and . 5 Oox street, west \ TS 69, £ acre, Moore Street ' TS 845, 1 acre, Ai«ken street TS 61,- 1 aore, Knrmode street -, TS 794, J acre,' Oox street, with Dwel- ling TS 892, ,| aare, Aiiken street, with Cottage './.' TS 667, i acre, Cameron street, with Dwelling, etc TS 333, | acre, Moore street^- $ith Cottage : ■ : • ' . . \p*£ '• TS 741, i acre, corner of Petejpßtreet and East BaU, with DwoHirig TS 703, 1 acre, Wills si^eet -.-. T^ 5^74 j acre, Tancred street TjS 885, | aOre, Aitken street TS 813, | aore; Aftit^street TS 895, 1 acre, r Gre^streeb h TS 814 | acrej Aitken^treßt ;^ «gi ,.:; • * Terms and full particulars on ajiplibi" tion. ■ -,>■'"■■. ■'■■iJ ' ■ ? "" - "PubLic n'otiges. ashburton borough counoil ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. IN pursuance of the Municipal Corpora- tions Act, 1886, and the Regulation of Local Eleotions Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that the annual election of three Councillors, m place of Councillors William Henry Collins, John Orb; and Edwin Jambs Paul, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re* election, will be held on THURSDAY, the 10 ch day of September next, at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashburton. .Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's office till 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 3rd day of Septfcm- ber next. CHARLES E.FOOKS, Returning Officer. y Borough Council Office, y Aahburton, August 25, 1896. 8 174 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that .In accordance with the Town Dis- triots Aot, 1881, and the Regulation of Local Eleotions Act, 1876, and amend- ments of the said Act, an ELECTION OF SEVEN PERSONS to serve as Commissioners on the Hampstead Town Board, will be held at the Office of the said Board, Hampstead, as follows : — NOMINATIONS* m the prescribed form (blank forms at Town Board Office), must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the Town Board Office before 12 o'clock noon, On WEDNESDAY, September 9, 1896. A POLL, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, Sep« ember 16, 1896, at the Town Board Office, Hampstead. r J. O. BELL, ' Returning Officer. Ashburton. August 31, 1896. 9 5 HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN T»HANKS the Pubiic moat heartily 1 their constant support during the pas 14 yean, and assures them that the qualifc of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealan * Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mub Brers' soots being a specialty} Saddlery Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medioineß of all descriptions Kept La stock, with a large assortmenb of Stationery 'at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Acent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for Ashburton District; 8. BALEK» JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, 1 A2ARUS' Patented System ensures -LJ comfort and correat sight. Dont -poll your eyei by wing badly fitting 'Bpe<st»Q.l«



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