MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions : — WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. For Northern Ports an \ Samoa, Hawaii, •il o United Hfcafea, Canada, &c, United j Kiugdom and Continent of Europe, via San Francisco, as under:—M»ney orders at 3 p.m.; registered le'ters, 5 p.m.; letters, books ad newspapers a& 6.15 p.m. ; due London November 3.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1897.

The Japanese are now busily con structing their own railway engines,

THE JAPS

to their own gain, but to the loss of English and Ameri-

can engineers. The first Japanese locomotive of native construction (says a German paper) was commenced in 1892, and set to work in 1893. Up to that date Japan had imported all her locomotives from abroad, chiefly from England and the United States. The immense cost of the transport, the extraordinary cheapness of native labour, and the resolution of the Japanese to render themselves as in dependent as possible of foreign help in the provision of so absolute a neces sity of the national life, induced the Director-General of the Japanese State Railway to erect machine works at Kobe, where the first attempt was made to produee a purely Japanese locomotive. All plans and drawings were prepared by Japanese engineers, and every detail of the engine was wrought by Japanese workers. During the last four years the works at Kobe have been kept in full employment, and Japan now supplies herself with the greater proportion of her locomo tives, though one great order has been sent to the United States and a few special materials, in which the Japanese engineering has proved defective, are imported from England. Thus the monometers and injectors used by the Japanese engine-builders are still of English makje, though every other de tail now in use is of Japanese home production.

Beku Andeee, about whom so much anxiety is now felt, as to whether he

AN DltlE'S HISTORY,

has succeeded or failed in his Arctic Expedition, was born

at Grenna on the 18th of October, 1854. His father was an apothecary, and for seventeen years was the tutor of his celebrated son. In 1871 Andie'e became a pupil at a polytechnic in Stockholm, where he remained for four years. In 1875 he went to America, and, among other places, continued nis studies at the University of Philadelphia. His first connection with any 'expedition dates 'rom 1882, when he was selected to ♦ake part in the Swedish meteorological exhibition to Spitsbergen. This ex pedition was conducted by Dr Eckholm In 1884 he was appointed chief engineer of the Swedish Patent Bureau, ah appointment which he holds at the present time. For three years he also held the post of headmaster in the itockhoim Technical High School. About for years ago he em barked on the career of an aeronaut, when he was assisted by his Govern ment to make a series of scientific: balloon ascents in Sweden, the first of the kind ever undertaken in that country. His most important under taking was a balloon voyage along the Finnish coast, the results of which were published by him in the journal of the Academy of Science. In his present voyage he is accompanied by Strindberg, who was born at Stockholm in 1892. At the Stockholm High School and the Lund University he distinguished himself in physics, mathe matics, and chemistry, and fre is also an expert in photography. Ihe third man is Frankail, and like Andree he is an engineer by profession. For many years he was occupied on railways in Northern Sweden. It is interesting to note that the idea of explorating the Polar regions by balloon was conceived in 1376 by a man named Morell, who published an article on the subject ih the Graphic of December Bth, 1876.

On the first page to-day will be found a report of a presentation at Cold stream, and on the fourth page commercial news and sporting.

Local and General.

The Aorangi leftyanojuver on September 2lsft for Wellington.

The programme of the Trotting Glub' next meeting is published in this issue.

A fine display of spring fashions is being made by the Ashburton Drapery Company, both in the shop and the window, the latter being especially attractive.

The lady inspector, Mrs Grace Neil!, paid the hospital a surprise visit on Thursday afternoon, and highly complimented the matron on the very satisfactory state of things throughout the institution.

The idea of making up a New Zealand team for the New South Wales Rifle Associ ation meeting hai been abandoned, as all the members of the Bisley team are anxious to get to their homes as soon as possible.

Rev. J. Clover, of {Jreendale, will preach in the Primitive Methodist Church to morrow, in the interests of the Home Mission Fund; and will also give his interesting lecture on the tongue on Tuesday evening-*-* subject in which everybody is interested.

The Postal authorities are advised that May was unable to work at the wreck of the Tasmania yesterday. This was not due to the state of the weather, but to a slight accident to hiaarm. He expects to be able to resume operations in the mail room to morrow.

! We draw the attention of our readers to the musical evening to be given by the Ashburton Ladies' Liederkranz on Tuesday nex'fc at thfl Orange Hall. This is the last meeting of the Society this season, and the public may be sure of spending an enjoyable evening ahoujd they patronise the entertain ment.

The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, an nounce the opening of a branch office in Ashburton on Monday next fop the purpose of carrying on a stock and station business in the district, also general merchandise, with Mr H. A. Lloyd as agent. They also notify that their auctione,©^ Mr 3. J. labister, will represent them at the local stock markets on and after October 5.

The telegraph officials at BJahia bare informed Mr Gray, Secretary of the Postal Department;, that fche diver, U&y, was been working ab the wreck of the Tasmania throughout) the last three days. He has cleared a way into the 'tween decks of the veaael, and sent up a broken hhtchway, He j

Mr Corrie Johnston notifies ■that hewtl! deliver an address in the Orange Hall to morrow morning on "Christ's coming ari'i the last days," and in the evening will give an evangelistic address.

Cyclists who disregard the safety of foot passengers by reckless riding have had a warning lately in Wellington. Oae rider who knocked n man down and bruised him badly was mulcted in £15 damages and costa £4, and a boy whoue machine ran away <lown a hill and uearly killed a girl was fined 10a and costs.

' poa'fc you collect stamps t" queried a Wellington Benevolent Trustee of an appli °?w u relief- " No»" re Plied the applicant). •What, areu'tyou a, member of the Caiis- Miemoa Society ?" asked the inquisitive trustee. The other Trustees'smiled as the I applicant said she didn't know what a Cahsthenica Society was. A vacancy in the House of Representa tives was nearly caused the other day, eays the Standatd, when the member for Palmers ton waß seen gyrating on his back after a horse round a small paddook, a tether rope being attached to the horse's neck and the member's leg. Fortunately the animal was pulled up before Mr Piruni sustained any. thing more serious than a rather bad bruis ing from head to foot, probably a practical illustration of next session's experience. Mr Peter Drnmmond, true Soot as he is, has arranged a grand concert and fancy dress ball for the beneflb of Mr Mackenzie, the great Scottish vocalist. This gathering of the clans will take place on Friday next in Mr Drummond's large grain shed at Lyndhursfc. It goes without saying that there will be pipers and fiddlers there, bufe it may be added that " the fiery cross " has been sent round, and the gathering will be representative of all the parts of the connty. Good man, Miller 1 He is arranging for what he calls his "annual flutter" in aid of the Hinds school prize fund, and the "flutter" this year will be in two parts one managed by himself, comprising concert items, and the other by Mr Horace Gates, which will be "chair business" without the burnt oork. The programme will be printed, so that patrons will be able to enjoy the concert comfortably, without a speech from a chairman introducing e<toh item. The date will be duly advertised.

The Union S.B. Company has received in timation that in consequence of the great strike of engineeae having extended to Dum barton, there will be some delay in the de livery of the Company's new steamer Rotoiti, now being built for the trade between Wel lington and Oaehungi. It is not expected, however, that the delay will be serioas, as tha vessel must be nearly completed. The Company oontemblates ordering a second edition of the Roboiti 6o run in the Welling ton-Greymouth trade.

It will be noted, says the West Coast Times, that the Agricultural and Pastoral Association are again urging the necessity for a stock track to Canterbury through the Whitoombe Pass. It is surprising thab the Ashburton people, who would gain so ma i erially were communication opened up by means of this pass, are doing »t> little to impress it upon the notice of the Govern ment. Apart from other considerations it would possess immense attractions for tourists, and probably open up to a large extent of gold bearing country.

In the Calcutta Englishman of July 17, giving particulars of the expedition sent to punish the Mulika concerned in the attack on Mr Gee, political officer, Tochi, some idea maybe gathered of the terrible work involved in forced inarches in India. For instance, a telegram from Datta Khel states that the Argyle and Sutherland High landers marched in there 517 rifles strong. This meant that in 13 marches nearly 300 men had become non-effective. The reliev ing column of the Rifl j Brigade performed a march of nearly nine miles in an hour and a-half. On everything that a European private carried being weighed, including rifle, 100 rounds ammunition, and clothing, the total was 371b lOoz. The weight carried by the 14lh Sikhs in the same march was 431b Boz more than his British comrade.

A curious tale of a leg and a legacy was told in the court of Chancery recently. A Welsh lady named Mrs Harding left a legacy to "Daniel Harding who haa lost a leg." She had a nephew named Daniel Harding but he had not lost a leg. She had, how ever, two other nephews named Edward Harding, each of whom had lost a leg. To which of the three did aha intend to leave the legacy ? Daniel was ruled' but. He could not have been meant. But then came the difficulty- The two Edwards declined a proposition todivide themoney. Fortunate ly an interesting piece of evidence wan avail able. Mrs Harding had once offered Kd ward the First a present of an artificial limb. That proved that she knew that he had lost a leg, and hat the fact had impressed itself on her mind. To himMr Justice Romer threw the handkerchief. But it is awkward (as the St Janus Gazette says) when things get so mixed as this.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Kilwinning Royal Arch Chapter, No. 187 8.C., was held in the Masonic Hail on Thursday evening. There was a very good attendance of members After the usual business, M.E. Comps. Joseph Sealy, P.Z., and E. J. Paul, P.Z.,'assisted by M.E. G>mp. C. Reid, IP.Z., installed the follow ing officers for the ensuing year:—M. E. Comp. T. M. Joaes, Z.; M.E., Comp. W. Sparrow, H} M.E., Comp. John Mullaney, J.; E. Oomp. T. B. Clayton, S.E. ; Comp. E. W. Hanmer, Treasurer; Comp. G. i Morrison, S.N. ; Comp. M, Maodonald, P.S. j Oomp. W. J. Adams, S. 8. s Comp. W. McHae, J.S $ Comp. H. A. Gates, Organist; Comp. W. Patterson, Janitor. The newly installed Z. appointed M.E. Comp. J. Mullaney, M.E,M,, and E. Comp. T. E. Clayton, M. Master, After hearty good wishes had been given, the chapter was closed, and the companions were in vited by the Principal Z. to retire to the refectory, where a pleasant hour was spent, and the usual Masonic toasts were duly honored. From the interest) manifested by the companions, the chapter should show a good record at the end of the year..

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

Press Association—By Ele.obr jo Telegraph—- Copyright

Lostdon, September 23 The wheat market is dull, and is .quoted at 6d lower at Mark Lane.

The English wheat market shows a general decline of 6d, the Coutinental is declining and weak, the American also is declining. Californian No. 1 milling 395, Russian car goes 36s 9d, Duluth 43s 3d. The American visible supply of wheat is 24,024,000 busoels.

The Bradford wool market has an upward tendency. \

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB.

The following acceptances have been re* ceived for the Goraldine Racing Club's Spring meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday next j~

Hurdle Race, of 25 sovs s one mile and three-quarters.—Windermere 10.9, Dundee 10.6, Do-envall 9.11, Bang 9.9, Black Douglas and Jaffa 9 0. Squattbrs' Handicap, of 25 sovs j one mile.—Toxa 9.7, Manilla 9.5, Cactus 9.4, Alcestis 8 13, General Wolfe 7.9, Mount Clare 7.9, Paladin 7.7.

Gebaldine Time Tbot, of 25 sovs; two miles.—Stockholm 14seo, The Duke 23sec, Devil's King 25sec, Makikihi and Winchester gOseo, 33seo, Fisherman 35aeo. 1 GeßAldine Co*, of SO soys j one mile and a quarser.^Double Event 9.7, Belligerent 9.6, Diploma 6.7. ' ' - ! Hack Handicap, of 18 sovs; five fur longs.—Bogengang 9.5, Perkinette 9.3, Sfc; Fiqbarre 8.11, Rosine 8.9, Maggie 8.7, Dojjger 8.5, Coolgardie 8.3, Oarsman and Constance 8 0. I

1 Stewards'" Stakes, of 25 sovs; seven furlongs.—Manilla 9.12, Cactus 9.11. Win? dermere and Padlock' 9.10, Alceatis 9.6, Supplejack 3.9, Miller and general Wolfe 8.3. . '

FjiyjNo Haijidicaf, of 3Q sovs: six jtur longs.—Majjamus §.13, Crescent B.IQ, Mount Qlajr 7.15, Single Event and Conspirator

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph— Copyright,

A New " Times " Venture.

London, September 23

The limes is about to start a weekly review entitled Literature, under the editorship of Mr H, D. Trail!, the well known journalist and author. Fatal Gun Explosion

A gun burst during drill, aboard the warship Galatea, on coastguard duty at Hull, and one seaman was killed, while there were many narrow escapes, Mr Gladstone's Opinion.

Mr Gladstone, in a letter which baa been published, says he has viewed with pain and shame the mischief of the Eastern policy of the Government during the past two years, which transcends the power of language. He adds that a hundred thousand Armenians have been ruthlessly slaughtered, and that Turkey has grown stronger while Greece has be come weaker, all of which is due to the concert of mutual distrust and hatred of the Powers

The Irish Potato Crop.

The special commissioner of the Standard, who was despatched to Ire land to make enquiry with regard to an alleged likelihood of a potatoe famine in that country, in his report says he con aiders there is no fear of such a con tingency. The failure of crops, he says, is exaggerated, and the damage is con lined to a few spots in congested dis tricts on the Atlantic seaboard. He expresses his belief that local relief will be sufficient for any necessitous cases that may arise. Deported.

The King of Benin, West Africa, who was recently captured "by the British, has been deported to Old Calabar, the capital of the Niger coast protectorate.

The Mew Zealand Shipping Company.

The New Zealand Shipping Com pany has declared a 4 per cent dividemd and carried forward £5778.

Steamer Collision at Sea.

A collision took place off Fiuine, a seaport in Croatia, at the head of the Adriatic, between the steamers Agua and Ikan. The latter sank, and thirty-aix passengers were drowned, including Field-Marshal Behacgrad, of the Austrian Army,

Abyssinia, Paris, September 23

I Reports published here state that Great Britain has recognised King Manelik's sphere as that lying between the fourteenth and twelfth parallels of North latitude. This is regarded as a concession beyond the requests made by Menelik in 1891. The Niger Territory.

The work of delimiting the bounda ries of the Anglo-French spheres of influence in Niger territory in Africa has been resumed.

The Cuban War.

Madrid, September 28 Mr Woodford, the American Minister at Madrid, in a friendly note re the Cuban war, warned Duke de Tetuan, Foreign Minister, that the strain was more than the United vStatea could bear, and that unless satisfactory assurances were given that the war would be concluded before the meeting of the Congress it would be impossible to say what course Government might consider it indispensable to follow. A Petition Rejected. Pbetokia, September 23 The Volksraad has rejected a peti tion signed by 10,000 residents of {Johannesburg in support of the recom mendations of the Industrial Commis sion. The petition w#s rejected on the ground of informality.

Australian.

Press Association—By FV^cUio Telegraph- Copyright.

West Australian Treasury Bills. Perth, September 24 A million pounds' worth of 4 per cent. Treasury bills have been for warded to London for sale, to be redeemed out of the next loan.

FEDERAL CONTENTION.

PreßS Aasosiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, September 24,

At the Federal Convention a motion expressing gratification at the Queens land Government desiring to enter the Convention was carried The amend ments made by the Drafting Com mittees were formally passed and the Convention adjourned until January 20, at Melbourne.

THE DUKE OF YORK.

The Visit the Colonies.

Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Logoff, Sept, 24 The Times states that the Uuke of York will, in April next, as Commodore of H.M.S. Terrible, a first-class pro tected cruiser, acooiupanied by two fast second-class cruisers of the Talbot type, proceed on a year's cruise visiting the principal colonies.

CAPSIZE OF A TORPEDO BOAT

A Duke Drowned,

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Beblin, September 23 A German torpedo boat capsized and sank at Cuxhaven, Hanover, daring stormy weather yesterday. Eight persons were drowned s including the commander; the Duke Frederick of MecklenburgSchwerin. September 24 The particulars of the affair show that tWe Duke Frederick was thrown into the 'tween decks by a wave, and being impeded by his oilskins and sea boots, and the vessel turning over at a critical inoaient, he wan "unable ft escape. He cried to the crsy, '• Save yourselves $ % die content." The Emperor wag greatly shocked »t the ooourreoco.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Aneociation — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 25, 9.45 a.m. Guardian Office 10 15 a.m.

Lord Wolseley. London, September 24 Lord Wolseley has been presented with the freedom of the city of Glasgow. In the course of his speech accepting the honor he said the British army was overstrained and out of gear and was unable to effectively meet the demands made upon it, He urged the nation to insist upon augmentation of strength of the army by which alone it could be rendered thoroughly efficient,

Australian.

Pees* Association—By Electrio Telegraph-• Copyright.

Received Wakapaaka Sept. 25, 10 ».m.| Guardian Office 11.80 ».m. The Lucknow Mine Outrage. Sydnky, September 25. The Government has offered a reward of £50 for the discovery of the perpetrators of the outrage at thtf Lucknow mine.

Bible in Schools.

M ELBOURNE, September 25 Bishop Goe, as President of the National Scripture Education*! League* has written to the Premier intimating that the League intends to use its influence at the General Elections in securing the election of candidates who will support a proposal to introduce the Irith national scripture lessons into the curriculum of state schools.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Capture of Bedamei Pass.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Calcutta, September 22. Niger Desitoeux's gallant defence of Fort Galistan against the desperate attacks of the rebel?, is much ap plauded. Brigadier General Elles has captured Bedamei Pass. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 25, 9.45 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.15 a,m. Calcutta, September 24 The details of the capture oi Bedamei Pass by General £11 es' force show that the 20th Regiment, Punjaub Infantry, including two companies of Afridi troops, stormed the Pass and occupied the village beyond after a stifl fight. The Mollah of Suffi with two thousand followers has reinforced the Hadda tribesmen at Jarobi.

TURKEY AMD GREECE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Berlin, September 23 The German press insist that Greece ia bound to ratify the treaty of pence with Turkey unconditionally.

The Sash Did It.

We take the following from the Snap shots column of the Sydney Freeman: — Touching the fight at the Carrington grounds between Jack Burke, the "Irish lad," and onr own Larry Foley, a good story is told. A well-seasoned and stoutly-built sod of the Emerald Isle paid his half-sovereign, and took his seat beside a stolid Englishman. We may for convenience call the Irishman Mr O'Grady. Having settled himself com fortably down ho turned to his next-door neighbour with a remark, "It's* beautiful day for the fight." Not a word from this Englishman." " I think Larry must win," was the second feeler. John Bull uttered not a word. '* I'll bet you a level pound Larry licks the other man." England still preserved a splendid silence. " You're ne'er a man fit to stand up against Larry !" was next heard from Mr O'Grady. It was a sort of challenge to all within earshot—and someone in the rear cried "Shut up." Rather nettled by the discordant voice, Mr O'Grady turned to the Englishman and offered to lay him two to one that Larry would beat the other man. The Englishman, gruffly, " I don't lot. If I did, I'd back Burke." Mr O'Grady became excited. " Burke I Who's Burke Ist1 st (with fine oon tempt.) "Where's he from? What's he done ? Burke fight Larry ! I'll lay three to one Larry gives him what he gave Sandy Boss. You've ne'er an Oratigemau to stand up to Larry," Loud cries of "Chuck him out! " Come off." •• Edge it!" and other exclamations from imperfectly-educated gentlemen at the back. O'Grady faces' round, uses some very libellous language, with a sulphurous flavour, and offers to smnsh up the spalpeens indi/idually or in battalions. The appearance of Mr Foley in the enclosure, which is called a ring because it is square, averts the impending massacre. Mr O'Grady, rising, waves his hat and shouts "Good luck, Larry, avk machree. Fight for the glory of the Irish nation, and don't spare yourself. I've gtb my money on you, my boy." Disdaining to notice a tresh outbreak of hostilities on the part of the gentlemen at the baok, Mr O'Grady, pulling out a roll ot notes, and turning once more to the Englishman, offers to lay six to pne about Larry. The Engtpjih man coolly answers '■'■ Sit down, and let me look at Burke." The MJrish Lad' 1 has entered the ring, and people sheering him wildly. Burke is in snow-white drawers, but around his waist he sports a very large and very bright green silk handkerchief. Mr O'Grady eyes him with mingled feelings of amazement and admiration. He begins to melt visibly in Burke's favour. Putting his money iu his pocket, he rubs his chin in a meditative way a couple of time*, and tfoen in a half-whisper to the Englishmaa observes " this Burke's a great man; he's young look ing, but could hold his own with a regimenb of soldiers," adding ■• Larry's a wonder, bub like ourselves, he's getting old." The English man nods his approval of the last remark. This encouraged, Mr O'Grady continues sotto voce, " It isn't any bandy-legged Orange* man, like Sandy Ross, Larry's dealing with now." Filled with conflicting emotions and oblivious of shouts from the rear, Mr O'Grady stands to obtain an uninterrupted view ef the ring. He cannot take his eyes off Burke, Wafted to the seventh heaven of joy on beholding the national colour so bravely displayed, Mr O'Grady, on Burke's behalf, proudly invites the whole assemblage to " look at the sash on him ; look at the big green sash, my boys ; look at it." Someone pulls Mr O'Grady by the coat tails, and he subsides with these words, spoken more in sorrow than in anger on his lips: " Larry's beat! Larry's done! Look at Burkes sash i'*

THB ABBBUBtOftI GtfABDIAJS . SAtGRDAt, ISEiPTEMfiER 21, 1897,



jMtf-- '■'— ■—'•■"■ -•-■ yum.; ■-, i. -n i • ■ .■■■ ■ - ■-,■- irif ''■■- BICYCLES. BICYCLES. j GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF WHEELS. "WAYEKLEY" AND "BRITISH MONARCH" BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEAR» OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained tho benefit of the late Reduction in Price from the manufacturers we can quote Lower than ever either for Gash or Time Payments. Firsfcdass Gentlemen's Machines with all the Latest improvements from §18 108, usually sold at &l'i 108. We can supply Seeond-hand Machines for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus Bftve them from disfiguring a new machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LARGE STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE* MONSTER REMOYAL SALE AT McDonald & modiarmid's. COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR REIVIOVAL to more commodious premises, we have determined to hold a Gigantio Clearing Sale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes in Ashburton, and to save expense aud trouble of removal we will offer our goods ab prices hitherto unheard of in this town. Make no miatake,*we mean business. We want the cash, You can have the BOOTS AT YOUR OWN PRICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually iCh 6d, now 7a lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, goad value at 11s, sale price 7a lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4s lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (ill leather), cheap at 8s 6d, now selling at 7s Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4a 6d per p ur, usual price 63. Ladies' Glacie Evening Shoes, clearing at 23 91 per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Eveuing Shoes, clearing at 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 8« 6d per piir. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes,, sewn, 83 9d per piir. Ladies' Brusse's Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2a 91 per pair. Ladiea' Prunella House Boots, patent win.ar, 3a lid pec pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3a 31 per pair. Ladiea' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toeoap. 5*91 per pair. Numbers of other Startling Lines, which must be seen to ba appreciated Nothing like them ever ee«n in Ashburton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 17th inst. Doii'fc mies it. Come early and secure the pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale will continue for & short time only, as we must be in our new premise) vithin a month. McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURE RS AND IMPORTERS, Manager-J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER 8.3. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALES. PER ftS. WAIMATE, 12 CASE-?. \ M. &T. / \ A / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. FOUR TRUCKS CARPET SAMPLES, If Yard for. the Prbe of 1 Yard, WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 y THE ABO y E SHOULD BE PUBOHASED FBOM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I.—The Largest Stock to chooee from. 2 —The Newest Stuck 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 .Navel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found ia the establishment, s.—Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6.—ind Everything is marked in plain figures. S. BALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, BAHX STBBET,



Sport-ng. I ASHBUETON | Trotting* Club. BPBING- MEETING TIIO be held on the Agricultural Show JL Grounds, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1897. Under the Buleaof the South Island Trotting Association. Pbesident—Donald McLean, Esq. VIOB- Presidents—Mts^rs Dttu McKeudry and G. Robertson, Stewards—Messrs P. Devane, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, W. Sutherland, Denis McKendry, J. U'Grady, l(>. McO ifferty, and J> Sutherland. Starter— Mr R. J. Henry. Gj.kbk of "gales—Mr D. Zander. Clerk of Course—-Mr J. McCormack. Handioappbr—Mr H. Brinkmaa. Time keeper—Mr R. Alexander. PHOG ISABCALIG. 1—1,15 p. m.—Handicap Maided (saddle), of 15 Bovs ; nomination, 7a 6d ; accept anoe, 7s 6ci. Two miles. 2—2 p m.—Hlhotric Handicap (saddle), of 20 BOVB ; second horse 2 aovs. from the stake. Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 10*. One and a-h»lf mile. 3—2.40 p.m.—LAGMHORHANDiOAP(hftrnese), of 30 BOVB j second horse 3 sova. from the stake. Nomination, 15a; acceptance, 153. Two miles. 4—3.16 p.m.—Handicap Selling Race, 1 (optional saddle or harness), of 15 sovs ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. One and a-half mile. 5—4 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 aove • second horae 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, , 20s. Two miles. i—4,30 p.m.—*armebs' Plate Handicap, (saddle), of 20 sovs ; second horse 2 sovs from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of farmers resident in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to the Ist August, 1897. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Club. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance 10a. Two miles. 7—5 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 sovs ; second horse 2^ sovs from the stake, Nomination, 12s 6d, acceptance, 12s 6d, One mile. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, aud description of horses, last three per formances, and colours of riders, also the necessary amount in cash, by 9.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 15, ab the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. Owners are reminded that in accordance with rales of the Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at time of entry.



NEW ZEALAi^D CLOTHING FACTOKY WE are now open'ng up NEW GOODS i for .-pring and Sum** ec wear in all departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves in the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY IWiiR SEEN IX ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branoh in the following MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeda and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW FATS, Our Famous «• Club make," while k colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing in Town to equal them, BOWS. BOW 1?. Artistic Designs, , LINEN COLLARS, Bee our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Ruga, Trunki, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS, Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Hieing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. i AGENTS FOR " The Osmond," {«• Towna end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles HALLENBTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager! i i • :' « . ; si g : § 81 S ' S > >* £* co ■— ; *2 § * b« ■ - g 9 BIS I K ggga g %mr-imiMmmmr&mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*mmmm Do nof iepersi/adecffo ovya/iy Qf/fie/m/fafiom* ' 1 * //fs/s/ on ftavmg * cjnojvo/tmmib was T/isyare pure andwmesome B TAetyst money a/itf ® r , exper/ence cap tyy. Largestsd/emAusfrafas/a, In SOLD BY ALL GROCERS , i "" ■ '■'■'■ '" -iar



Handicaps will be declared on FRIDAY, October 22ad. Acceptances will close at 9.50 p.m. on TUESDAY, October 26th at the Somerset ' Sotel. Five per cent will be deducted from- ali | gross winnings for expenses. The attention of owners ia drawn to the improved condition of the Racing Track, all culverts having been removed and the course put in complete order. W. SIMPSON, 9 108 Secretary. Friedlander Eros., Limited. TIT E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BRO-., Limited. IyfASSEY-H^RRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. Vincent Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 189*7. I FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP: Mixwell, G. A., on MASSEY-HABEIS ROADSTER 1 Watson, on Record Racer... ... ... 2 Jolly, ou Osmond Racer ... 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Local Agents, Ashburton. WHEAT RYEGRABB OATH COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And ai athtor Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7 B HAVE FOR SALI PRIME TABLE POTATOES. I FRIEDLANDER BROS » Ltd. SEEDS FOR SPRING SOWING. TITE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OP OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFEE HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PEICES, IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. «m~» 1 Friedlander Bros,,' Limited. j



Church Services. S""~~T. STE PHEN'S CHURCH Aahburfcon. SUNDAY SERVICES, &3Q a.m.—Holy Comipunion. 2.1 a.m.~Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—SEAFIELD—RevT. A. Hamilton I 3 p.m.— DROMORE—Mr T. A. Gates. ' 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer, REV T, A. HAMILTON. H. M. JONES CRICKfeiT AND LAWN TuNNJS MATERIAL. XUST Landed ex Aotea from T, Wiaden *J aad Co., jf^ondon, JFirsb Class BATS, BALM, STUMP?, GUAKDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVBRLEY, STAR, and others up to date* Low^jb pa»h prices. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs; VARIOUS MAKERS. Best cash valiw obtainable Eaßy terms. BOOKS & STATIONERY. H. M. 70NES. 9»6



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