THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

The Ameer and the Afridis. , Heavy Fighting. Prea» Association—By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Calcutta, October 1 The Ameer of Afghanistan is in* censed at the Afridis for closing the Kfayber Pass, thus preventing trade India and Afghanistan, He is taking steps to stop the importation of arms for the tribesmen, and has I ordered the arrest of Afridi mollahs who appear in Oabul. Different sections of the rebellious tribesmen have paid the British 85,000 rupees in fines. Calcutta, October 2. The Ameer has forbidden the Afghans to join the Jehad or Holy War tinder the penalty of a thousand rupees. ;. ■" : : ' ■ ■ ■ ■ The Mohmands are surrendering their breech-loaders.

A column under Oolonel Jeffreys, ■who met with no opposition from the tribesmen, destroyed their fortifications and twelve villages. Next day a hot engagement took place with a large force of tribesmen who were strongly posted in the Agrat, and the Ghat guides stormed th« left of the position of the enemy, who, however, fetubbornly defended themselves in the rocky eonntry. On the right they poured a murderous fire upon the attacking column, Oolonel O'Brion of the Slat Futtjatih regiment and Lieutenant W.; G, Browne Clayton, of the Ist battalion of the West Kent regiment, were killed. A active stronghold at Agrat was burned and the rebel position in <Jhat partially destroyed. Oolonel •Jeffreys' column then retired. During the shooting three British privates were killed and 3 officers and 15 privates wounded; 7 Sepoys were killed and 23 wounded.

The newspapers say it is absurd to treat with the tribesmen until they have been thoroughly crashed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ouraelves responsib'e for the ■opimOUß expressed by our oorwspoudentsj

TRINTY COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS IN MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE.

TO TiHfi EDITOR. Bm,--Will yon kindly allow me to say a few words « the Trinity College examina tion of June laat, the result of which appeared in your paper orf Saturday even ing ? Owing to the Way in **Moh the report is worded, those who do not tfoderst&nd the matter will think that my .popite were entered for the honors section and fatled in i% ; this is not the case. I think, a* manjrof the teachers do, that the pass section of the intermediate division is better taken one year and th» honors section the next, particularly for students who attend a theory class owe a week only. Ihe one pupil I ■entered this year for honors was in the junior division and she passed, but being a littfa over the age at which ••honors -certificates are granted in this division, she will obtain a "pass" certificate only. Shanking you in anticipation.—l am, etc., Helen F. 0 Fox, M.O.S.RM. Have Jock street, Ashburton, October 4.

SPOTTING.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Hastings Racecoubse, October 4 There is fine weather and a large atten »nce. The course is in Bplandid order. allowing are results :— Ootob»b Handicap, df 100 soys; one mil 0 snd » distance.— Vedette, 7.2, 1 j Coeur de JLion, 6.10,2} Douglas, 7.10, 3. All started- Won easily. Time—l.s9£. Dividend—£4 18«. First Hubdlks, of 75 soys j If mile -~ Princß Charlie, 10.10 (Hall) 1 ; Melinite, j IL7 (Moore) 2 ; Golden Plover. 10.10 (Fua «ard) 3. Mairua was scratched. Won .easily. Time—3.33. Dividend—£2 Bs. Hawks'* Bay Guineas, of 300 soys ; one ■mile.—Mr Q. G. Stead's Multiform, 810 iDerrett) lj Daunt, 8.10 (Davis) 2; Mies Kmmy 8.6 (Gallagher) 3. St. Conin, 8.10, i»lso started. Won without the whip by itwo lengths. Daunt a good second. Time —1.43.&. Dividend—£l 6s.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, will sell the Trottieg Club's privileges on Saturday next «t half-past two at the West Street Mart. At the annual re-vnaion- of Ashburton Ifcesbyteriana in the Oddfellows' Hall to morrow evening, the Rev. R. Erwin, M.A., will be one of the speakers, and there will be others from ft distance. The choir ha? been hard at work for some time practising music for the occasion, and will be assisted by ft go»d orchestra recruited fwm players .belonging to the congregation.

jgjßj—.A gentleman informed us a few days •go th*t aome tailors make suite for about half th« regular prices for first-class tailoring mod then give an extra pair of trousers ofdr «< for nothing !" We frankly admit that we «annoi> perwm such impossible tricks as fchoss "wizards °f finance" profess. We have every facility |or competiog with the keenest legitimate trade bat we never countenance " sweating.* We employ first olass tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our ©Id customers have tried the ao-cftlled « cheap Baits/ and foond them " dear fiMbj^ny price," and m»ny new customers who have »dmired first-claiw tailoring on their friends feave simply remarked—" I want ft suit like you made for Mr " Our turnover for the last si* months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done |a *«c aeason. Hhis fact speakß lor itself. We hftsw just opened » splendid wiaortment of new aupimer aoods in all departmental and by recommend.: &g only materials we ,can guarantee, cqm-! bined with good fit, best workmanship and . *wle, we have determined to maiotajo our renatation as" the leading tailor»jknd(»it»! 'fitters." Customers rsqairing suit* for the; whow are respectfully invited to favor ,cs with dieir orders as early as possible as w«bave •!!«•% ft i;ruih'' of ordfn in biod,-

CYCLING.

Press Association—By Eleetrio Telegraph- Copyright. Melbourne!, October 2. The cycling season was opened to-day with a novelty intheshapeof a "Brosaard" intro duced, by means of which the winner is entitled to £5 per week as long as he can hold the championship against all challengers. , Forbes, of New Zealand, is the first winner, sooring six poiots against Megson'e five, hay ing won the ten and five miles contests. A number of leading riders refrained from riding, preferring to challenge the winner instead of competing against a number.

CRICKET.

The general meeting of the Ashburton Junior Cricket Club was held in Mr Ferriman'a office on Wednesday evening last—Mr Feniman in the chair. There was a good attendance of members, who elected the following officers :—President—Mr G. A. M. Buckley j Viee-Presidents—Rev. T. A. Hamilton, Rev. Father O'Donnell, Rev. G. B. leglis, Dr Trevor, Dr Maude, Messrs D. Thomas, John Orr, F. Mainwaring, T. Bullock, Hugo Friedlander, T. E. Upton, E. W. Hanmer, F. Ruuell, T. Morritsey;- Captain—B. Amos; Vice-Captain—D. Stock; Secretary—J. R. Smith ; Committee—B. Amos, D. Stock, J Smith, the Treasurer, P. Orr, R. Minnia, and F. Clark. The office ot Treasurer was lefb open tor the present. The subscription for the coming season was fixed at 2s 6d. Mr Ferriman kindly offered his office in which to hold the necessary meetings of the club, which was thankfully accepted. The opening game was played in the Domain on Thursday, there being & good attendance of members.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. . The following is ths meteorological report for the week ending September 24,1897 J—

Rainfall during September—Alford Forest, 6*12 inchesj Alford Station, 283 inches.

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T. Bullock. SECTION AND COTTAGE, well situated in Moore Street. ntOK PRICE of same—being Town ofci XO V Section 334, containing \ acre, on which is erected a cottage, also shed or stable at back. Property that lets well and will be sold on very easy terma of payment, i Apply T. BULLOCK- P.OB SALBk""^ /"10TTAGE and Section Eton Street, \J Hampstettd. Being log 47 containing slightly over £ acre on which ia erected & cottage of ffve rooms with scullery, sur rounded by garden ; also orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Inspection Invited. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. Tenders. ' ~~TENDER& rpENDfiRS required for Gorse Grubbing X and Trimming Fences on a farm about 5£ miles from Hinds Station, below the Railway, the property of Messrs McLean , Bros. Tenderers may tender for the whole of che work or any portion. ' Tenders received by the undersigned up to noon on THURSDAY next, 7th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 10 10 T, BULLOCK. TJsNDEK ACCEPTED, ~, riIHE Tender of Gkokge Ostler has been accepted for building House at Sea field. 10 30 I THE EDUCATION BOARD OF IStK' DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SEPARATE Tender* are invited for erectifen of new Side School at Hinds, knd additions to school at Hampatead. Plans *nd Specifications can be seen at the office of Mb John Obb, Ashburton, and at the office )f the Board, Normal School, where endorsed lenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than noon m SATURDAY, the 9th October. The owest or any tender not neceasarily accepted. H. 0. LANE, L 0 31 Secretary. LONGBgAOH ROAD B0ARD 7"~~ , i TIENDERS are invited to be sent in not * X later than 11 a.m. on SATURDAY October 9ih inst. for shingling Shepherd's [load about 700 yards. C. E. FOOKS t SON, LO 26 Clerks. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ASHBUBTON TROTTHtfcT CLUB, SPRING MEETING, OCTOBER 30,1897 MESSRS pRJEDLAJsfDER BROS., Limited, have r/ecejved instructions ;o bell the Privileges lor aboye Meeting at ;heir West Street Auction Mart—consisting Lot I—Publican's Booth. Lot 2—Confectioner's Booth. Lot 3—Bale of Race Cards, ON SATUBDAY, OCTOBEB 9 §ale at 2.30 p.m. B. >RIEDLANDER, 10 36 A?3cfcioneer F "^ClAlT^l^^ALir THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1897. WE WILL HOLD our next Special Horse Fair on the above date, for which we are now booking Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limmbd. R. FaiEDLANDER, 10 34 Auctioneer. /-\UR STORES AND OFffc¥fe"lvftj BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, the £th o.cfcober, 1897, being the Day of Atonement. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 10 33 impounded! TMPOUNDED from the Ashburton Forks, X One Chestnut Mare (well bred); has near hind foot white; will foal shortly. If not claimed and expenses paid wilt be sold on MONDAY, the 18th inst., at 12 noon. W. BJS, B. COMPTON, 10 37 ' Foundkeeper, NEW BooKß—Foreign and Colonkj Speeches (Chamberlain); The Fascina tion of the King (Boothly); Life of Irvine j The jChevalier (D'Auviae); A Rose in June (Qliphaut) s Cattle, Breeds and Management; Pigs, Breedi and Management} Stogk



Synopsis of Naw Advertisements. Fletcher Bros.—New business advertise ment. R. J. Guy—New business advertisement. A. Henry—'New saddlery business. W. de B. Compton—lmpounding notice. Eriedlander Bros.—Sale of Trotting Club privileges, Saturday next. Notice re closing on Wednesday. Special horse sale, October 14. Tender accepted. Tenders—Education Board. I Ministering Children's League—Concert, Wednesday, next. Church Notice—St. Stephen's. - j







Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim As the swift years steal away. Beautiful, willowy forms so.sliiq.  Lose fairness with every day. But she still is queen and hath charms to spare



Woo wears youth's coronal—beautiful hair.



Ayer's -*> ♦ * Hair Vigor w|il preserve y<# h»ir, and thiii pre serre your yottth. "A woman \s as old as she looks/ says the world. No woman looks aa old as she is if her jiair Has preserved its normal beauty. Sfptt can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded hair by the use of Ayer's Hair Vigor. GOLD MEDALS cutiE«no»ltlon*. Wanted. QOME Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at tha Pelham Poultry Yards, Peter street. § 181 QITTINGB of Eggs—Pwebrod Partridges, Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled Hambarga, White Created, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5a upwards at Pklham Yaeds, Peter Steeefv Aehburton InTRD Known—Chick Whe*fc only 7s 6d per four bushel Sack, Sack included, at Fletcher Bros,, Cash Supply Stores, AahburtoQ. TTTANTBD KNOWN — One of the V V choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN~New Gentlemen's Shirts, Tien, Scarves, Collars, and ajl requirements of choice design now shewing—-W. H. Collier. BUSINESS. TANORBD STREET, Ne^ct to £. Taeker, Butcher. A. HENRY WISHES to inform the fanning com munity and general public, of faaviDg commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, oombined with the best of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. AH harness manufaetarjad on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Eacpewnced workmen sent to any part of the district a* /ftp shortest notice. SORSB HAIR AN# BBHSWA^ bqught in any .quantity. £7, HENRy, 10 3g



rzz: 15,000 =zz "OKION" COOKING RANGED IN USE IN THIS COLONY. THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Wpe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. RRPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. iinrin ~ ii i*ft* ii, i Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



10 FARMERS. I GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either go let or for sale. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be left with J. W. Hardley. 8. HARDLEY. NOTICE. MY ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED in' all ita branches on WEDNESDAY, 6th inst., on account of Holiday. 10 7 HENRY ZANDER. MINISTERING 'CHILDREN'S LEAGUE. SOCIAL GATHERING & CONCERT IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM ON WEDNESDAY, 6th OCTOBER. Doors open at 3.30 and 7.30. Admission 6d, Children 3d. 10 32 W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he hai removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRIKD FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club), Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be «ot at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 212 PRESBYTEMAN EEDNION rpHE ANNUAL SCK-^v^T, NION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5. Tea on the tables at 6.30. Publio meeting at 3 o'clock. Addresses by Rev. R. Erwin, D.D. M.A., and other*. Large Choir. First-dais musical selections. Tickets ... li 6d each. 9168 SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mr Heseltinb's Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARUE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that the public will be able to make a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bob Fly Remedies and Devonshire oils. K. J.~GUY, BURNETT STREET. CRICKET AND LAWN TIiNNIS MATERIAL. TUST Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden and Co., London, First Class ' ' "P4TS. BALLS, STUMPS GUAKDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, and others up to date, Lowest caih prices. Terms arranged. purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS, Best cash value obtainable Easy terms. BQOKS & STATIONT^Y. h. m, Tones. 9U6



•■ ■ F. FdMffiati* FOR SALE. WAKANUI BOAD, Within eight minutes walk of Post Office. VILLA JtiJSiSIDXBItfCJB;, WITH GOOD GARDEN. PLAN OF HOUSE. r»ONT . •■'---_ ■-j^mr-jn.-ri--* >.DOOR — :=^==^-^-==:=; —--- m --- HALL ' ■ ""?T""^- •• ■"•■ :i .DINING ROOM' ■ 6-6-.iv . DRAWING ROOM* \% lcMlWHt£l' - GlassDaon < . .^ ■, , . ', ' «;.-.' .;■ ', , ; <BEDROQMf^ ;>.,.'1 ftBEDROoIr bedroom ) "-AWrmoo/f -<'-y... '■^■>y gr g?&&*«isate*i-^lroooß 11 ■ *'■ • * BEDROOM \ ! KITCHEN^ ■'*"" : y L6^y-i^i ■•]"" i ; 000* I '_, ■ • Panhy __ SCULLERY I SCULLERY &MSH HOUSE s^'"^ ""e'Z°\ i mf\\ WASmN;JTUBSuU[iy |^- &»£•■ ' ;wo* STOREROOM \ """]"' • _ t^^J • i ■ ,M To make a happy fireside clime, For wean's and wife; That's the true pathos and sublime Of human life.— (Burns.) For a small outlay you may obtain the freehold which will entail a yearly outlay of about 10s per week. F. tfERRIMAN.



A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER



A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER Jb •Ju JiijiJti'XiM -AJN . Section of land, fronting the road just m below the Flour Mill. Price fill. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL F. FERRIMAN. AGRICULTURAL AGENT. \ TP_if. T" AGENCIES • OaS«rS oiniDg MeBBrB Hanrahan Bro"- F. FERRIMAN. North British and Mercantile Fire lusur- ■— !— ——— ance Company, FOR SALE. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. "——-..'/' U^ionSteamshipCompanyof New Zealand, Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in ; Limited. close proximity to the Hospital and Domain Orient Steamship Company—Australia to F. FERRIMAN Ferguaion and MltchelPa Paper Mills. FOR SALE ALLENTON~ FOR SALE. "* 9 aP*ta* Residence. oontainiDg P-,.,,, _ ' ' Drawing Room, Jjining Room, four Bed- KIMK Derweut Potatoes, 5s 6d per rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, »nd other »ack, delivered. offices, with a well stocked and highly F. FERRIMAN. productive orchard and garden. (iUANO " "" F. FERRIMAN. TN sacks containing two cwt, each, „J n he w UDderßif n °g h™ f°r S&h a Com l fort -1 delivered in town for 9s M, the best »%. H f °, use ot. fi, ve ro,T B, a"<* ■2» Uery« manu.e for gaifdon, orchard or lawn, free Wlthm three niinutcs wa!lr of poßt O®o6 -from weeds. F. FERRIMAN. Jii^^ii^ iuirissr-—- 1". COX STREET. _ , _ ..,. . Good Building Sites in various parts of I have received instructions from the Town and Suburbs. _____„.„ owner, who 1)38 left Ashburton, to effect a . *• *-B<KKi,JMAN. speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi- ~ denoe, situated on T.S. 549, within a few FOR SALE AT ALLIiN'iON. minutes walk of Poat Office and Domain. IOA Acres of Good Ground, with small Easy teums. House. F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. - ; ' "' .' in ..._.' NORTH ~BRimH & MERMAN. TTiISHING Season.—l am now showing a TILE INSURANCE GO JD great variety of fishing requisitea in , Awou.tta.aujs. UU. ail the latest deaiens, including Rods, Established 1809. • Minnows, Fliea, Traces, Rf els, Gut, Lines, Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 I Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Paid-up Capital .„ £687,500 Fishing Licenses on sale.— «T. W, Habdkey, FIRE DEPARTMENT. EattStraet. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 BRAN 3«9d petßag, Sharpa 5« 9d per P«mium,lncome*Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Bag, Wire Netting 2d per yard by the .... .  „ T»nr.r»T«.« Ooil.exatore.-i.FiE^HBR Bros , "A«hb«tbn Ashburton Agenb-F. FERRIMAN.



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF:WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex " Gieborae / from NorthJleland. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS RFQUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBEE MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS k PAINTERS. WEDDING PRESENTS, PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS, 6 REASONS 6 Ct^HY Tftfi ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLER^ ESTA^LJSSMKNT IN THE DISTRICT. I \-~ The Largest Stock to choose f coos. 2—The Newest Stock from which to make a selection, 3.—The Very Latest Styles and Fashion in Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.—The Greatest Variety of Novel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found ia the establishment, s.—Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6 S —And Everything is marked in plain figures. ' .8. SILEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, * JSa&T STREET,



Most Extraordinary STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT. FINEST SNOWDKOP SUGAK, THE VERY BEST SUGAR THAT MONEY CAN BUY, Per Pound g£-d, Ss£d, 3&d, Per Pound ALSO.— WHITE CRYSTAL bUG.^B 2£d per pound, 70 pound bags 138 3d. Electric Caudles 4|d per lb, or by the box 4d per lb Paraffin Wax Candles 6£d per lb. or by the box 6d (plain or fluted) Kerosene, Highest Teat Water White, 6s 6d per tin Finest Timaru Oatmeal 2s 9d per 251b bag (Guaranteed pure) Kollitt'a Finest Supreme Flour at Cost Price Lemon Peel (best in the Market) 71b tin for 3s 9d Corn Flour 3d per lb, or 12lb for 2s lid Essence of Coffee, large bottles lid per bottle, or 10s 9d per dozen Sardines 4£d per tin, or 4s per dozen Sheep Tongues, lib tins 8d per tin, or 73 9d per dozen AND ALL OTHER GROCERIES EQUALLY CHEAP. Crockery. Printed Cups and Saucers from' Us lOd per dozen (large sice) Blue Pheasant Plates, best quality, from 2s 9d per dozen Brown Teapots from 7d each Fancy Teapots from lid each 54-piece Dinner Seta from 32s 6d (choice pattern) Nickel Alarm Clocks, good time keepers, 3s lid each AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LINES TO BE SLAUGHTERED. Cutlery. Having just received large consignments of Oufcls ry from some of the beat Manufacturers such as Taylor's Eye Witness, Christopher Jehnson, Rogers, etc., we are quoting very low Prices to make room for other shipments jmt coming to hand, GODIVA SIL YE K. WARRANTED TO WEAR WHITE. I:Q( AL TO ELECTRO-PLATED. Tea Spoons 4a 6d per dozen, Dessert Spoons 8s 6d per dozen Table Spoons 11s 6d per dozen, Dessert Forks 8? 6d per dozen NOTICE. We are not Selling Off but are selling on at the Lowest Possible Prices which can be readily seen by the above short Price List. fletcheST bros., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, C hrietchurch.



The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of^Canterbury, Limited, NOTICE. A BRANCH OFFICE HAS BEKN OPENED IN ASHIiURTON for the transaction .of General Business, which will include ADVANCES .ON WOOL, MUTTON, GEAIN, ETC.,, THE SALE OF Woolpaeks, Cornsacke, Twice, Oils, Fencing Wire, Sheep Netting, Plough Sbarw, Manures, Binder Twine, Sheep Dips, Tsa, Sugar, Grass, Clover, and Turnip Seeds. STOCKS OF WHICH WILL BE KEPT ON HAND. COALS WILL] BE SUPPLIED DIRECT FROM SHIPS' 81D& SALES OF [SKINS, Fat and| Tallow, are held every week in Chrwtchorch. SALES OF STOCK.—The Ansooiation's Auctioneer, Mb J. J. Isbistrb, will attend regularly at the Ashburton & Tinwald Yards to attend to the Sals of Shareholder!' Stock, commencing on TUESDAY, October 5. TEMPORARY OFFICE: AT MR ALBERT ROBERTS', West Stbiot. GEOEGE JAMESON, XT a t T rkvn GENERAL MANAGER. H. A. LLOYD, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE. g 2Q2 /.



J. WILSON, ARCADE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE; apjistiiTard cheap WALL PAPERS. SPRING CLEANING. /^LIJEInTS Desirous of Decorating their homea during the Spring Season would do \J well to call early and select their WALL PAPERS, so that th<y may have the fall assortment to choosejfrom. GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE HOUSE PAINTING. WE use genuine OUb and Leads, and keep only RELIABLE and good TRADESMEN, who are sent to the country or town at shortest notice, Correspondence promptly attended tof P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. i „.„, „, IMI .„,. ' ' i Display of gFashions AT " THE CORNER." »Qi NOW SHOWING NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM where you will find the choicest Indies' and Children's Millinery that London and Paris have produced for the season. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM for new Mantles, new Oapes, new Underc othing, new Corsets, new Sailov Hats, new Aprons, new Ribbons, new Laces, etc. A marvellous collection of now Drapes, including some special feat a res in new shot silk mixtures, handsome sho^ Lustres—the very latest styles. New French Coatings. New Silk Grenadines. Latest Novelties in Washing Materials and Blousinga in endless variety and very choice design—goods that toill wash. The newest Fall Nets in choice variety. LOOK AT THE TKIMMING COUNTER for the best value in new shot bead trimmings and garnitures. t~g* : The best Half Crown Kid Gfove— 4 studs—in Canterbury. w, h. Collier, "THE OOBNBB."