WORTHINGTON MOBBED.

The "Riot Act" Read Press Not for a cumber of years has audi »n uproar taken place in this city as was the case ob Sunday evening in Lichfield street, shortly after the conclusion of Mr Worth ington's lecture. During the progress of the meeting a large orowd gathered out ide the hall, but no demonstration was made beyond

aomo occasional hooting. At the conclusion of the lecture and service Mr Worthington came out of the front door of the hall, where he was heard to remark that; he had engaged a cab to take him home, but it had been subsequently discharged. He and his friends had a consultation with Inspector Eroham, who atrongly advised that another oab should be sent for. The Stipendiary Magis trates, Messrs R. Beethum and H. W. Bishop were noticed taking with the Police Inspector, and aline of constables was placed in a semicircle immediately opposite the hall, leaving moat of the street perfectly clear. There were thirty-five police on foot aud four mounted men on the ground. Remarkably good order was maintained for about twenty minutes while the cab was being fetched. When the vehicle drove up to the hall Mr Worthington and two others got in, and ' when it moved ft rush was made by the crowd, and there was some groaning and hooting. The police managed to hold back the crowd, many of the constables drawing their batons, while the cab and its occupants were further protected by the mounted troopers. The people continued, amid a soene of intense excitement, to press for ward towards the fiab, and forced the police back until they got within four or five yards of the vehicle, while a dense crowd, extend ing for two or three hundred yards, blocked aUposiible ohance of the cab making head way. The yelling and groaning continued, and there appeared a strong probability that the polios would be overpowered by the excited mob, the cab overturned, and the occupants seriously injureds There was also a great chance of casualties occurring to the crowd itself, which included women with children in their arms or in perambulators and a cumber of young girls. The oab up to this time had only managed to cover about* dozen yards in some five minutes, and at thts stage it was stopped altogether. A Consultation then took pi ice between the Magistrates, after which Mr Beetham was ■■men to have mounted the box of the vehicle, from which elevation he proceeded to " read the Riot Aot. After calling for silence he de livered the following proclamation, as laid down in clause 87, part 6, of the Criminal Code Aot, 1893, dealing with unlawful assemblies ;—'• Our Sovereign Lady the Queen ohargeth and commandeth all persons being assembled immediately to disperse and peaceably to depart to their habitations or to their lawful business under the pain of being guilty of an offence on conviction of which they may be sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour fqr life. God Save the Queen." There was some hootiDg while the proclama tion was being read. At ii» conclusion Mr Beetham save instructions to the police to disperse the crowd, and the people giving Way before the advance of the mounted troopers and a body of constables moved on to the footpaths, leaving the street perfectly clear, as far as its intersection with High and Manchester streets. There, however, they presented a solid fronl, the crowd stretching back to Edward?, Bennett's, They remained, however, perfectly quiet, and the general impression appeared to be that the occupants of the cab had gone back Into the Oddfellows 1 Hail. This, however, Was not ttie case, and it being seen that it) whs useless to try to get) through the mass of peoble at the High street) end of Lich field street, the opportunity was taken to go round the other way. The oab was turned round, and, with two constables on the box, was driven round by way of Colombo Street to Mr Worthington's house in Colombo street North A large number of people had already assembled there, but no demonstra tion was made on the arrival of the cab. The orowd gradually swelled, but two troopers appeared on the scene shortly afterwards, and with the two constables who had gone up in the cab remained in the vicinity until the crowd dispersed. The proceedings near I iehfield street after the street had bcon cleared were very quiat. Large numbera of peopleaungabouttalkingovertheoccurrences of the evening, but they gradually yielded to the persuasions of the police and went their respective way?, the affair ending much more quietly than was at one time looked for. Great praise is due to the conduct of Mrßroham and his men, who exercised the greatest forbearance andcoolnessthroughout. Three arrests were made during the even ing, and the individuals>ere brought up at the Police Court this morning on a charge of provoking a breach of the peace,

PARLIAMENT.

Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—

Wellington, September 27 Ab a meeting of the Opposition this morning, there were twenty-three present, and thirty were said to be accounted for. Paptain Rußsell wv> in the chair, Messrs JUaasey and Lewie were appointed whips. It was decided not to take any action re garding Mr Ward's election, in the hope that Government, as the guardian of the privileges of the House, would do so. DraEDiir, September 17 Mr A. C. Begg has definitely announced himself a candidate for the Dufcedin seat.

"NEW AUSTRALIA"

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, September 25 A letter received from one of the leaders of " New Australia " in Para guay states that, out of five settle ments into which the colony eventually broke up, three are now running on individualistic liaes. The other two have again pooled their interests for the purpose of continuing as a co operative colony. Any new approved colonist arriving will receive a free grant of 105 acres, and equally parti cipate in the other concessions granted by the Paraguayan Government. He adds that the principles of equal shar ing and democracy, as tested in " New Australia" have produced some start ling effects. Men who formerly p'hrieked fpr equal franchise, here denounce womanhood suffrage, and gneer at democracy as mob rule.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Capture of Bedmanai Pass.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Calcutta, September 24. Further details of the capture of the Bedmanai Pass by a force under General Elles show that the tribesmen refused to face the bayonets, but stubbornly held the Pass for four hours sgaimt the attacking columns until they were demoralised by shells from Maxim guns. 1 ihe Mollah of Suffi, who with 2000 of his followers reinforced the Mollahs of Hadda, in order to strengthen the courage of bis adherents and remove the fea'S of the Ggalgbais tribesmen, many believing they would be killed, promised that Allah would close the muzaks of their opponents' guns. Calcutta, September 26. The upper Swats have submi' ted and surrendered their rifles to the British The Mollahs of Hadda and Suffi have fled to Ningrahra, amid the curses of the tribesmen, Hadda fell from bis horse, and had subsequently to be carried by his followers on, a

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

Preßs Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 9.45 a.m. Guardian Office 10.45 a.m. A Duel. Vienna, September 2S. In the Austrian Ruichsrath, Herr Wolf, leader of the German party, referred to what he called "the rascality" of Oount Badeni, President and Minister for the Interior in the Austrian Cabinet. In consequence of this remark a duel was fought with pistols, the result being that Oount Badeni was wounded. The bullet entered oriß of his wrists, and emerged abore the elbow. The Duke of York. London, September 26. The equerry of the Duke of York has telegraphed to the Sunday Times stating that the report in reference to the Duke's colonial tour was without foundation. State Bank of South Australia. Hon. Thomas Playford, Ageot- General for South Australia, has expressed disapproval of the mission of Mr E. Govett, of Adelaide, who has been authorised by Government to pro ceed to London for the purpose of sell ing the mortgage bonds of the State Bank of South Australia. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 1.40 p.m. Goardian Office, 2.20 p.m. The Behring Sea Sealing Question. London, September 26 Great Britain objects to Russia and Japan taking part in the proposed conference with America on the Behring Sea sealing question, on the ground that those countries have no locus standi. Fatal mining Accident. Rome, September 26 By a fall of earth which occurred in the sulphur mines in Sicilj, forty workmen were killed. Railway Accident, Calcutta, September 26, A bridge on the railway line between Moddur and Mysore collapsed, and Jive carriages were precipitated into the water while the river was in flood. One hundred and fifty persons perished. Greece. Athens, September 26 The public miDd in the city is becoming more calm in tone.

A Gleaners' Union meeting in connection with the New Zealand Church Missionary Society, will be held in St. Stephen's school room on Wednesday evening, whon the delegate to the annual meeting held in Christchurch will give an account of that meeting. It was hoped that the Rev. F. W, Chatterton, of Nelson, would have visited Ashburton for the purpose, but he has telegraphed to say that he must leave Ghrutchurch on Wednesd y for Nelson.

The fire at the Timaru High School took place on the 24 h August—a month ago— and (says the Herald) up to this date the insurances.have t>ot been paid, though one of the Companies is perfect y ready to settle if the other Company interested would acquiesce. The delay Is most unusual, and in the case of the High School is inflicting positive loss and inconvenience on, thp Board of Govern*—, r««iiig that it is lom(gbhcujug the time during which tem porary premises must be rented, and that the arrangements for rebuilding the school are necessarily held in abeyance until the Board are made acquainted with their monetary position.

The following additional entries have been received for the bolo competitions at the Oamaru band contest: —B flat cornet, J. Hartley, Ottmaru Garrison ; soprano cornet, J. Scott, Timaru Garrison ; E flab tenor horn, Duncan Leitch, Ashburton, and J. McKersey, Dunedin Navals ; euphonium, J. O'Brien, Dunedin Navals; trombone, R. Jenkins, Invercargill Garrison, and F. Home, Dunedin Navals; E fiat bass, A. Miller, Dunodin Navals; BB flat bass, C. Harrison, Timaru Garrison, and A. F. Robertson, Dunedin N&vals. It ib rumored that neither the Wellington Garrison, Chris tohurch Garrison, luveroargill Garrison, nor Ash burton bands will be competitors at the contest at Oamaru in November. There is to be a contest at Napier at Christmas time, and some of the bands intend competing at that as it is a better time of the year for men to get away.

Messrs Frjedlander Bros,, Limited, reporb the sale at a satisfactory figure of the Clydes dale stallion Kmperor, to Mr H. Cranfield, of Methven.

A notice from the Town Clerk of Aah burton that borough licenses expire on Sebtember 30, appears in our advertising columns.

THE ABHBDETON GtJABDIAN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 189?.



Wanted. __ X OST—Biack Covered Note Book at JU Netherby on Saturday, September 18. Finder rewarded on rewiring to Mail Office. 9 219 ANTED Known—Sons of Temperance Benefit Society. Quarterly meeting, Templar Hall, Tuesday. September 28, 8 p.m. Full attendance requested. 9 217 WANTED Known—To Let, Hhop in Burnett Street, next Huffam's .restaurant.-—Apply J. Hotfam. 9 112 WANTED to Rent for twelve montha— A good six or seven-roomed Bouse, within about ten minutes walk ot Post Office. ~-G. J. Wallace, at P. & D. Duncan's, Wills Street. 9 200 NEW BOOKS—Foreign and Colonial Speeches (Chamber'ain); The Faaciua tion of the Kiug (Boothly) ; Life of Irvine; The Chevalier {D Auviae) j A Rose in June (Oliphant); Cattle, Breeds and Management; Pigs, Breeds and Management; Live Stock Series.—H. M. Jones. QOME Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap afc the Pelham Poultby Yabds, Peter atreet. 9 131 T)RIZE EGGS for sale at from 5s a sitting, Partridge Coohins, Houdans, Pencilled Hamburgs, White Crested, Golden and Silver Polish and Indian Game at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. 9 132 Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Friends of the late Mb Bobhbt JL Fkisby are respeotfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave Zetland Lodge at 2 p.m. TOMORROW, (Tuesday) for the Aahburton Cemetery. E. DUCKWORTH k SON, Undertakers, 9 209 Burnett Street, Aahburton. Pui lie' Notices. THEIJNivMSAL MISSION Tl/TR W. CORRIE JOHNSTON, Oddfellows' Hall, TUESDAY & WE ONES DAY, 7.15 p.m. Limelight Views, " The Bible and the Monamenfcs and the Gospel." Bible lecture at 8.15. Sankey's Hymns will be used. Admission free, but freewill offerings from Christians towards expanses. 9215 THE ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE BALLOT will take place in the Arcade Chambers on iUESDAY, September 28, 1897, at 7.30 p.m., instead of he Orange Hall. J. C. DUNCAN, 1213 Secretary. NOTICE PERSONS TRESPASSING on any Mill Paddocks, or going thiough the Mill fard, WILL BE PROSECUTED. ROLLITT & CO. September 27, 1897. 9 216 ASHBUIiTuIT ! BOROUGH COUNCIL. iv | UTICE is hereby given that all IN ANNUAL LICENSES under the 3orough By-Laws, namely for Kerosene or Petroleum Dangerous Goods Carriers Hackney Carriage Drivers Public Buildings Hawkers Expire on the 30th SEPTEMBER inst. Applications for renewal must; be made on expiry of the old Licenses, under a penalty, in default, not exceeding five pounds. CHAB. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, September 27, 1897. 9 218 % , ■" MM D. Thomas, ARCADE. i SATUEDAYrOGTOBER 9, 1897. EXECUTORS' SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr Joseph Smith to Sell as above— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, CONSISTING? OF 60 a c « > s 60 Situated on the Seafield Road, close to the | Ashburton Saleyards, and being R,S. 22209, together with good House and other improvements, the whole of the land being in Wheat and Oats. ALSO, Goodwill of Lease of 167 Acres adjoining, all in Grass and Clover. Both blocks of land are in first-class order and condition, and my instructions are to Sell without reserve. Sale at 2 p m, D. TEOMAS, 9 214 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., limited. -TTT B ABE BUYERS i OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Tl/TASSEY-H ARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. Vincenb Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 1897. FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP Maxwell, G. A., on MABSEY-HABEIS ROADSTER ... ' ... 1 Watson, on Record Racer... , ... 2 Jfolly, on Osmond Racer ... 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Local Agents, Ashburtoa. inTfE ARE CASH B.UYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Ifarm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BRSS.., Ltd.



Synopsis ob 1 Nbw advertisements. J. Huffam—Shop to Let. Sons of Temperance—Quarterly meeting, Tuesday, September 28. W. Corrie Johnston —Universal mission, Oddfellows' Hall. Ashburton Industrial Building Society— Notice re change of place of ballot. Rollitt and Co.—Notice re trespassing. Church Services—St. Stephen's . E. Duckworth & Son.—Funeral Notice. Mia Bowman Fox—Notice to pupils re Trinity College examination. ! T. Bullock—Section for Sale.



You are the jury n your hands I place my fate, I'll stand or fall by your decision ; all I aak for is a fair trial of Woods* Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, it is easily procured, grocers and chemists keep it, the price is within the reach of all, Is 6d and 2s 6d.



(ADVERTISEMENT.) THE UNIVERSAL MISSION. TO THE EDITOR. Pib, —Through your paper permit me to , give ft few words of explanation as to the work lam seeking to carry on. For some time I have not been connected with any meeting of Brethren, so called, or any de nomination, but have been using the Temple I at Christchureh for nine months, in an en deavour to help all Christians and reach the non-church-going with the Gospel. Now, in moving round, I am doing the same work and seeking to carry on a Universal Mission, a new endeavor, in the spirit) of love, " The unity of the Spirit," to conserve the whole word of God, and to obtain the whole truth of God for the whole Church of God, and the whole Gospel of God for the whole world; because we are debtors and the Lord is coming-Eph. iv., 1-16,— may be said to furnish the charter of the Universal Mission. In beginning at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, I propose to have virtually two meetings each evening, In the first, at 05, I shall me the lantern and give Bible teaching with the aid of limelight views, be ginning with the Bible and the Monument's, as well as the ABC of the Gcspei. In the second meeting, from about 8.15, there will be an evangelistio address or Bible lecture All are welcome to both meetings, but any who prefer the one method can act upon their own responsibility in hearing as I do in j speaking. The expense will be considerable, and as I have a conscientious difficulty $* to caking up general collections, though having nothing but whj^ he Maßfcer Siveß me thrdu'ah His people, a box will be placed for the reception of such free-will offering*, but everyone is welcome without money. ■ Yours truly, 9 811 : Wl CoBRJE Jo*^ :oy '



___ T. Bullock. ' HAVELOCK STREET WEST. i?£\A PRIOE oTTown Sections 1170 oOO\J and 1171, containing 2 roods 9 pei ches, having 3 chains frontage on Have lock Street. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. - i RANGITATA. E 0 R "~S A L E AN IMPROVED FARM OF KQf\ ACRES, with Dwelling House, OQ\J Stable, etc, thereon j fenced j well watered. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. Furtner particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. ' SUBURBAN PROPERTY, For which there has been numerous eneyiiriee, FOR SALE at a reduced prioe. 4 Acres 1 Eood 24 Perches, fronting Princes Street, Netherby, and running back to the Wakanui Creek, together with a four-roomed Cottage, etc. For terms and full particular* apply to T. BULLOCK TOWN SECTIONS REALISATION SALES. £35—Price required for T.B. 796, wel situated in Cox Street £13 10a—Prioe wanted for T.B. 817, Aitkeu Street, East £26—Price of T.S. 860, Grey Street £28 10s~ Valuable corner action. No. i 842, corner of Case and Ait ken Streets i £12 10*—Price of T.S. 816, Aitken Street £24— T.S. 25, Dobsoa Street, East. Terms can-be arranged for most of these. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ALLENTON. FOE ITa LE. Nice Property of three Sections, contain ing about 1| Acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House, surrounded by Garden, and portion panted with a number of Fruit Trees, now in the occupation of Mr Holborough. > The properly is nicely situated in a healthy locality. Very easy terms of payment. Full part culars furnished on application to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. ONE ACRE of Land, together with Cottage, situated in Harknd Street. Rental 4-s 6d per week, T. BULLOCK Agent. ~ HAMPSTE&D. SMALL Cottage and 2 sections for sale in Cambridge Street. The land is of good quality. Price for the lot £84. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TOWN BELT, WEST/ £22 lOs—Price wanted for about an Aore, being 3 roo'is 16 perches, close to the VY eat Town Belt. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ._. pjjblic Notices. MUSIC MRS BOWMAN FOX will be glad if pupila wishing to enter for next year's Trinity College .Examination will commence (heir studies as soon as possible Last term of the year just beginning. Havelock Street, Aahburton. September 29, 1897. 9 210 PROSPECTUS. pF THE WHEELBAND BLIGHT SPECIFIC COM PANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL JS4OOO, IN 4000 SHARES OF £1 EACH, j Of which 1000 fully paid up Shares are to be issued to the Vendor, 500 Shares to be reserved for future issue if necessary. 2500 Shares remaining are offered on the following terms ;—Payable Ten Shillings per Share on Application, and the balance, Ten Shillings per Share on Allotment. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Joseph Scaly, J.P., Seed Merchant, Mayor of Ashburton ; Richard Bird, Architect, Aahburton ; Henry Davis, Hotelkeeper, Ashburton; Francis Scrint, Farmer, Ashburton; Isaac Sargent, Sheep Farmer, Ashburton. BANKERS: The Bank of New Zkaland, Ashborton SOLICITOR ' R, M. COTHBBRTSON, ASKBURTON. SECRETARY: William Hornb. Ashburton. BROKER: N. Dunlop, Ashbdrton and Wellington THIS COMPANY is being formed for the purpose of acquiring from the vendor the sole patent rights held and ap plied for by him in the above invention in all parts of the world. The vendor to receive £1000 in shares, and £500 in cash for the rights acquired by him, the whole interest in, and the title to which are handed over to the Company. It is proposed by the promoters of this Company, that when formed, the Company proceed with the manufacture of the Blight Specific, and dispose of the same to the best advantage, and it is confidently anticipated that the sale of the above men tioned specific which is increasing daily, will realise a very handsome return to the shareholders. The mixture can be safely applied to al parts of the tree from the fall of the leaf till the bursting of the buds again in Spring, The stem and main branches may be safely dressed at any period of the year. One good dressing will be found a moßt effectual cure t for Scale Blight, and the tree will not re quire further dressing for years. For Aphis, Red Spider, Codlin Moth, and all Mosses or Lichens, Wheelband's Patent Blight Specific will be found a moat effectual remedy. It will also promote a healthy vigorous growth of wood, and a plentiful crop of prime, clean fruit. The above advantages are admitted by leading Nursery Experts as b«iDg the only means'of destroying Scale Blight and Corllin Moth, increasing the growth and keeping the tree in a fresh and healthy condition at a cheap and reasonable cost. In confirma tion that the Specific possesses the requisite qualities it is gratifying to be able to herein add the very satisfactory reports of the ex ceedingly severe teats to wbioh the Specifio has been subjected. The specific being manufactured under the care and supervision of the patentee can be sold at the' amall coat of 10a per gallon, which will undoubtedly leave the Company a handsome profit.' I Early application fOR shjares. k NEC.BSSA'RY,' AS A ' &4RQK NUM*HK ARK I



F. FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England Fergusaon and Mitchell's Paper Mills. FOR SALE. PRIME Derweut Potatoes, 5s 6d per sack, delivered. F. FttRRIMAN. |l /STT—*TO IN sacka containing two «wt, each, delivered in town for 9a 6d, the beat manu.e for garden, orchard or lawn, free j from weeds. F. FERRIMaN. ;TO LET FOR A TERM, | rriHAT Capital Vil!a Residence, situated I JL on the Noith East Town Belt, and fronting the Domain, the property of Mr Keir. The buildings consist of a house of eight rooms with every convenience, in cluding hot and cold wat- r service, good out buildings and stables. Eight acres of fir»t class grazing land, newly laid down with oats And grass, are let with the house. oox STREETf ~~ I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburtou, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.B. 549, within a few. minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. 5000 PAIRS OF " | BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOE, TANCRED STREETj O MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public ta give wonderful value for little money. 1l f, lewisT HAMPSTEAP, IS PREPARED to Cure Hams or Bacon by his well-known process, either PALE CLTRE OR SMOKED. Terms on application, 9 Komi Tea, th« best, and yet within I FMob of »11; Bold »b 1/8, iflO. 2/-, and 2/4.-



**■ Ferryman, __ . FOR SALTS. W KAMJI ROAD, Within eight minutes walk of Tost Office VILLA. «JE»IDE]>rCE, WITH GOOD G^Kl3li.]N. PLAN OF HOUSE. roowT .  _ . DOOR . DIMHG ROOM. &£■ DRAWING ROM ||| I M ~~3 —— an v . f tVARDBOB g „ ■ -~— ! BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM s- BATHROOM /s'xS' w|| ' 7* .9' BEDROOM KITCHEN /o'**' 16**8* ■ it Jj H> BQILCR ! f_ SCULLERY I SCULLERY bWfiSHHOUSE 5W"«i e-v I 11 WASHiNqTUBStCT*^* | n " o '^ i ."(Jew? onnM li 1A """C^'iV CO/7t S/A^ g . oi ukl huom ie •4 c tank h -._^-.-j To make a happy fireside clime, For wean's and wife; That's the true patbos 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.



A BARGAIN 10 A PROMPT BUYER ' Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Hemrshan Bros. Capital site. __ F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and'Dcmain __________ F- FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing DrawiDg Room, Mning Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well stocked and hioKiw productive 0,-cha^.^-^^^^^ The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. _________ F. FERRIMAN. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO| AcreßofGood Ground, with Bmali House. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BBITIB fTM KRC AN TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. | Subscribed Capital ... £2,760,000 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 | FJRK DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1896 £1,687,964, Asbburtoo Agent—F. FERRIMAN. TYPEWRITING OFFICE, Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM. THE ECLIPSE OYCLK WOJKKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, Ex s.sj Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever btought to Ashburton. TTTE are now in a position to Bupply ' THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the best) in the world. AH Machines fitted with Westwood Hollow Rims. If you roquire a first c'ass mount at £20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already on our books orders for 35 of the above machines to com mence the season. We have also landed a large quantity- of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25, per cent less than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, BelK Wrenohes 4 Oilers, Saddles, Inflators, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. Repairs of every description executed on the premises, ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecauae the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilere, and all sorts of Ironmongery, ii J. W. Hardliy'b, Ironmonger, Plumber, jy^d Ilnimith Telephone 33,



nY-iirirVi -y^—-•-■■-:-^t—— Try nTnim-i unman m.—mm H MMMMIIMB'WMMBMMMifcISIMiUJJIB^IUi^JU—J ■BSAMEtWAfefi. tNAMPXWAEt,. ENAMfILWAftE. " OIRUS STEEL WARE. CIRUS STEEL <¥ARE. FLETCHER BROS., Have just received ex 8.8. Gothic, direct from the Manufacturers, "1Q OASES of some of the best Enamelware evor seen in Ashburton, and -*-y having received large discounte for prompt cash, we are enabled to sell a single article at wholesale prices, as will be seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIgT. cm I 8™06?11118' JSf *?*«* 8ha Pe> Bteel lids lid, U 2d, 1* 4d, U 6<i, h 9d t 2«, 2s 6d and Si 9dj Saucepans, belled with enamel lids Is 61, 1 9d, 2. 3d, 2« 9 t and 3e 3rf ; Saucepan* wibhhp,nohd.6d,7d,9d lld,l ß ld,l a 3d I 8 6dandls9d jStewpans with i. l/w lid and 5a 6d. leapots 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3< 3.', 3s 6d and 3 lid P,e Dishes 10 ls Is Id lii ftl. 1h 4d, l, Bd, 1.10.1, 2, M»d 2« 6d. Pudding Bariti <W f <7? f iff Sd I. S CupJ and Saucers, splendid shape 9d, lOd an«l Is. Mugs, A pint 6d, I pint 7d Dint 9d vf hfx° kL nV d- Md lOd 5 f>wered and gold 2s Id. {£ pair' Cofknders £«, 2, £ jEw^A L***' 1?? o1?' Yd'V d ' A- u4d« l 8 9d ' ls lld *Bd 2< 3d« Paving-pan. 28, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 5s and 5a 9d. Meat Diehee Is 6d, 2 8 and 2* 9d. Ega pans ls 6d, 2a d «nd 2s lid. Wa.hup.pana 2« lid, 3s M, 4s 3d, 4a 9d and 5* 6d. Spittoons 2s 6d Mch ?I-,u « per Pam Wnner or Sou P Plateß &d. 7d and 9d. Milk Jugs Is fid. Is 8d and 2a 6d. Milk Kettles 3s 3d and 3s lid. Milk Jugs with lids 2ei lid, 3s 3d, 3« lid and 4s 34 Hanging Soap Dishes Is and ls 6d. Chambers Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3». Ewers 2s 6d, 3s 3s 6d, <U 9d and 5s 9d. Coffee Pots 2s 6d, 3s 3d, 4b 6tl and 5s Bd, Bmldc Is 3d, Is 6d, ll , 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3s 6d. Other linea at equally low rates. WIRE NJBTTINg"~~WIRE NETTING. 250 COILS, 250 COILS. 2d PER YARD, 2d PER YARD. BY THE COIL. TEA. TEA. TEA. SS 4(1 TEA for Is 9d per Ib. By sor 101b Tin*. THfl CELEBRATED DUCHESS TEA. Thl" the Finest Blend of the Choicest Indian with iti rich aromatia liqaor, and tht Mellow Ceylon with its delicate creamy flavor. This Tea is equal to any 2s 4d Tea on the market, but we intend so sell it at a shade over cost, as we feel confident that anyone who once tries it will have no other. We only introduced this Tea to our customers a short time ago, and it has proved a tremendous success, as is proved by the increasing demand we are getting for it. Samples sent post free to any address. sor 101b tins at Is 9d dm Id. We have the following Teas also in Stock:— Nelson and Moate—2a 4d tea in 101b tins £1 ls ; Nelson and Moate—2s tea in Mb tins, 17s 6d } Nelson and Moate—ls 10d tea in 10!b tins, 16s 6d; Arab—ls lOd tea in 101b tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea in s!b tins, 8a 6d ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea in 101b boxes, Us | Ceylon Tea—2s tea in 61b boxes, 7s 9d. Other well known Brands equally cheap—China Tea |in 601b chests from lid per ib. Ceylon Tea in 501b chests from Is 2d per lb, Indian Tea in 1001b chests from ls 2d per lb. Samples sent post free to any address. TUEJNIP SEED^~TUENIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots by the best Seed Growers in the South of England—Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top White, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Devonshire Grey Stont, Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc. MANGEL SEED, MANGEL SEED. Mammoth Long Red, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Goiden Tankard FIELD~ABROTS, James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altrngham Long Red, Green Top White Belgian* ©O VARIETIES VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per packet. 12 packets for 2s id, FLOWER SEEDS, 100 varieties Id fer packet. FLETCHER BROS*, Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. J. WILSOB _ ,^t ^.. ,-«nrer-MTU^ PAPEHHAKGINO ;WAEEHOUSB. ARTISTIC AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPRING CLEANING. /"ILIEftTS Desirous of Decorating their homes during the Spring Season would do V^ well to call early and se'ect their WALL PAPERS, so that they may have the full assortment to choose from. GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE HOUSE PAINTING WE 'use genuine Oils and Leads, and keep only RELIABLE and good TRADESMEN", who are sent to the country or town at shortest notice. Correspondence promptly attended to* P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. 117 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Ma J, Heseltine, at Ashbnrton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carried on for the last sixteen yean; also having secured the services of the best Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning oul; the very best of Saddlery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Public, which on ray part will receive the very best attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine, oi Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his shop, in Tinwald, which will ba promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35, Do not be led away by to called cheap rubbish, bat encourage fair trade, which ha. been, and will be my motto. Principal £ gent for Walker's Bot Drench. 3:e Tettmonlals as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. E. jT~Gr.UY, NKX|T ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection with the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have had in the paib. I also take this opportunity to render my thanks to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Tiuly, J. EESELTINfi.



SCRIM For protecting Fruit Trees from the frost, at J. WILSON'S, PAINTER, Corner of the Arcade. | 2 Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Aehbutton. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m WEDNESDAY—St. Michael's Day. 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communiou. Gleaners' Union Meeting—7 30 p.m. THURSDAY—Brotherhood of Sb Andrew 8 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSE '-. (In the Church.) WEDNESDAY—Women 7.30 pm, THURSDAY—Men 7.20jj.m. SATURDAY 2 30">i». FRIDAY-Short Service 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY-OCTOBER 3. 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Clai8 t 11 a.m. —Morning Pw«r and Holy Communioa,., 5 p.Jft- —©reenstreet.- ---a.50 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV T, A, EAMiLTO*.



NOTICE. T AMA CASH BUYER OP SEINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT r£HB ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS] IH ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS MoGRANDEL. 830 N. 0 T I C E] TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. OWENS. TO MR KEIR'3 removal to Chrietchurch, to assist in the general management of our business, we hart appointed MR G. J. WALLACE, late of Carterton, Managerof our Ashburtcn branob* Mr Wallace is a first-oiasa workman, » good draughtsman, and thoroughly con* versant with all the details of our businean. He will spare no pains to meet the require merits of our Customers. P. k D. DUNCAN, Ltd., AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS, Cbristchurcb. 9163 Many Ladies complain that the T*» they hare been using has neither ■trengkh «or flavor. If they try Ko?n T»a thay will bt Try the No 4 at 3/4, 'ta fnpirb