On the question of its third reading, Mr George Hutchison expressed the hope that before next Tueiday the Premier wou'd bring down and pass a Loan Bill. The Premier said that members would recognise that there had been a set deteimi nation to prevent the business of the country proceeding, A debate had taken place with no other purpose than to block the Old Age Pensions Bill, the Master and Apprentice Bill, and the Government Accident Insurance Bill. Pointing to a heap of returns which had been granted, and which he had piled upon the table, he sai.l that the greatest penalty that could be inflicted on numbers for blocking business wou'd be to make them read them, and the result would be that they would never ask for another return as long m they were members of Parliament. He thon read a list of the returns granted and said that when Hansard readers rea^ it they would cay bother the returns and those who waste time by asking for them: Referring to the returns respecting the increases under the revised tariff, he said that he was pre pared to give it, but Mr Hutchison having raised opposition to a return asked for by Mr Ward, the latter had raised an objection to Mr Hutchison's motion for a return. Of 72 returns ordered by members 39 had been presented. He pointed oi'b that no Government had brought down the Publfo Works Estimates till supply had been granted. The Bill was read a third time and passed. The House rose at 12.40 a.m.

CHESS.

♦ The ohesa matoh between Dr Hunter, Messrs Dodda, Clark, Friedlander, and Salek at the conclusion of the eeoond round fif-.nnriß ar fnllnwß :—

THE SARAH JONES CASE.

* United Press Association — By Elecfcrio Telegraph. Wellington, August 31 The case of the woman, Sarah Jones, against whom a true bill was brought m on the oharge of deserting her ohildren, was •gain mentioned m the Supreme Court to-day. Mr Jellicoe said he intended, when the case came on, to move to quash the indictment. The Crown prosecutor ad mitted that it was very doubtful whether the Court had jurisdiction under the Criminal Code Act, and the Chief Justice expressed the opinion that the point onght to be reserved for the Court of Appeal. The oaße waa allowed to stand over.

ROAD BOARD.

Rangitata

The usual meeting of the Rangitata Eoad Board was held on Thursday, August 25. Present — Messrs Harper (Chairman), Tar botton, Kellock and Taylor. CORRESPONDENCE. From the supervising valuer, pointing oufa the course to be taken to make alterations ie the Valuation Roll. From the Commissioner of Grown Lands re shingling Hekeao roads, and asking the Board to take over control of these roads. — It waß decided to inform the Commissioner that the Board would favourably consider the question of taking control of these roadß when put m proper order. From the Mount Somera Road Board, asking the Board to increase the amount of contribution toward maintaining che Mount Possession crossing, — Agreed to increase the amount to £2 per year. From the Treasury, advising the sum of £90 108 9d paid to the Board's credit. From Waimate County Council, re road roller. — The Clerk was instructed to if quire if the Waimate County Council would lend the roller for two or three months. From Mr W Wilson, asking Have to plough roadside to destroy gorae.— Granted, aubject to the Overseer's approval. overseer's report. The Overseer reported the completion of thirty chain b of forming above Montalto ; the metalling at Charles' corner was well m hand, and would be finished early next week ; about eighb chains formed and metalled on Eackthorne Road. Owing to wet weather the two contracts by Peter's quarries had been delayed. The Overseer stated that the Mayfield ford had been repaired, but he did not consider the bags of shingle necessary m the interest of the ford. Several other small works had been com pleted during the month. FRESH TENDERS, The Board decided to call for fresh tenders for forming Liddle's Road, and to cub away the stones m front of 8e well's farm. BOLL ALBRATIONS. From Mr C. !3. Fraser to Assets Realisa tion Board ; from Mr E. J. Smith to Mr Willian Trethewey. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £93 12s 2d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

WEDDING.

Watson — Hunt. There was a very happy gathering of the frisndß of Mr George William Watson and Mioß Cicely Mabel Hunt (both of Green street), at St. Stephen's Church, to. witness their union m the bonds of matrimony. As the bridal party enteted the church, the nuptial bymn, '* The Voice that breathed o'er Eden," was sung. The bride looked very nice m a plain navy blue dreaß, with veil and orange blossoms, and was given away by her father, Mr Henry Hunt. After the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, the wedding march was played by Miss M. Fooks, and the bells rang oat a merry peal, whilst showera of rice greeted the party as they emerged from the church porch and made their way to the carriages m waiting. The wedding party were driven to the Orange Hall, where there was a large gathering of friends, who partook of the wedding breakfast which was laid there ; and many hearty good wishes for a long, happy, and prosperous union were expressed. ■

Latest Items.

♦■ Obituary. — The many friends of the late Mtb Giles Keeley, wife of Mr Giles Keeley, of Wakanui, will be sorry to hear of her decease, which took place at Wakanui on Tuesday evening. The deceased lady had been a great sufferer for a long time, and though all that medical skill could do or suggest was tried, no relief could be afforded, and she was called to rest on the above named evening. The funeral takes place to-morrow. The Wist Coast Road.— Owing to com plaints made by Mr H. Zander m the public press of the condition of the West Coast Road, Parliamentary attention was drawn to the fact that steps were necessary to put the road m order. The Premier promised that any defects m the road. at the point indicated by Mr Zander should at onoe be repaired. This seems to have been done, and the coaohes can now pass through without encountering any Bpecial difficulties. The mischief was done by heavy floods, And from February 11, and up to the end of that month, there were seventeen men constantly engaged, and for part of the time ten more men were employed. In March there were nineteen men employed ; m April, twenty one ; m May, twenty- one; m June, eighteen ; and m July, sixteen, with three powerful draught horses. These figures are from the road inspector's report, which is confirmed by tho gentleman m charge of the district office of the Lands and Survey Department at Hokitika, and disposes of the suggestion that the Government was to blame for the state of affairs described by Mr Zander. It is, at any rate, satisfactory to know that the road is now m good order, and that it preianti bo d*ng«w that m*j ftJfjfßi (b,e most

Town Edition. A SYDNEY TRAGEDY.

♦ A Girl Murdered. Four Other Persons Wounded. United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, August 30 A terrible tragedy was enacted m George street this forenoon, resulting m a girl named Lily Garrick being shot dead by a tobacconist named Lisson, while several otheis were wounded. Lisaon is carrying on a business m the street named, and the girl he murdered was a sister of Mrs Lisson, and was staying with the Lissons. Lisson opened his shop as usual this morning, and shortly after went upstairs to the rooms where the family lived, with a traveller named Mordaunt. Subse quently a shot was heard, and Mor daunt, wounded m the head, rushed out. When the police arrived on the scene they found the girl shot dead. Lisson's two little boys' heads were badly battered, and their condition is regarded as serious. Mrs Lisson, who endeavoured to save the children, was seriously wounded m the arm. Mor daunt states that Lisson suddenly attacked him with a hammer, and after a severe struggle he managed to escape. Subsequently Lisson attacked the other members of the family, He was taken into custody. Mordaunt was a traveller for Lisson, and quarrelled with him a few days ago, but the latter expressed regret, and asked him to come this morning and sign an agreement. It was while writing this document m the office th&t Lisson felled him with a hammer. In the desperate struggle for life Lisson dropped the hammer and rushed at Mordaunt with a knife. Just as the point touched the lobe of his ear his assailant slipped, and Mordaunt, break ing away, escaped. The wife, evidently hearing the struggle, entered the room, and threw herself upon the infuriated man, and prevented his pursuit of Mordaunt. He then shot at her, and as she wrenched the revolver away a bullet passed through her hand. Lisson then dashed out of the room, where he met his sister-in-law. Meanwhile, he had picked up a shot-gun fully loaded, and fired at his relative at short range. Tha full charge entered under her chin, instantly killing her. The two sons, Victor and Rowley, nine and seven years aged respectively, were the next victims, their father battering their heads with a hammer. A police officer smartly seized Lisson, who went quietly to the police station, remarking that he wished he had finished the Jew (referring evi dently to Mordaunt, and that he ought to have killed the whole lot. The eldest boy is making good progress. The younger is bding operated on. The prisoner is of French extraction, but is a native of the colony. He is a man of means and property, but has an ungovernable temper, and is regarded as a somewhat dangerously violent man. He occupies his time m the coll whistling and singing. So far tba actual cause of the tragedy is not known.

FHE ABBBUKfION G OABDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, AOGDST 31, iS9»,



Wins Losses Mr S. Salek 6 2 Dr Hunter ... , m 5 3 MrG. F. Dodds 4 4 MrF. Clark 3 5 Mr G. Friedlander ... 2 6 One more round has to be played yet to Complete the match.



SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR FLOUR FROM FLETCHER BROS, AND B.XKING YOUR OWN BREAD. W E a^ YE Reduce( | tho prio ° of BEST ROLLER FLOUR by S5« per ton, « J» JBiiSfa/ccsMia wKiiS ssr ieduotlonß for tcu lotß - Rememb *' B^NJSS > ?S Bl iw HlB ?f? bTe o t K "°sS n »" Great Reduction. Id Fowl Netting, «• Contraotore and Large Consumers liberally dealt with. Standard Seeds. Standard Seeds. VEGETABLE BBBDS, 3d Per Packet. FLOWER SEKDS, Id Per Packet, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. From the best growers m North Canterbury and Oamaru. We have the following vaneties id , stoc* at present : -Beauty of Bath, Breeze's Prolific, Bath Kidneys, Brace! Beauty of Hebron, B*rly Vermont*, Fluke Kidneys, Robin Adair, etc, etc. MANGOLD SEEDS- Mn.mouth Long Red, Golden Tanfeard, Yellow Globe, Golden (ilobe, etc. We have also m stock a!l varities of Turnip Seeds, Garden and Field Carrots. Brown Spanish Union Gor-e heed, Cuprieaua Macrooarpa, also Tree Lucerne (the erett drought resisting plant ), and Pasfalum Dilit&tum (a very valuable hardy grass). FLETCHER BROS., ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCB. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and B!air's Btandard Seeds. Storekeepers) and Hawkers allowed a very liberal discount. 1898. NEW SEASON'S , SEEDS. NIMMO ASD BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS, Vegetable Setds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which canaot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VFRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Baw and Boiled Linseed Oils alwav* m stock, «iw«jrs Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, an<l Fork?, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY ;AND HARDWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT IMKRO HANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. = PURE SKEDS. =z T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work: I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGR ASS, weighing f 10m 26!bs to 4Ubs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U^lhs to I6£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST KNOLISL GLOVERS TCTRN T PS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRhfcuuu, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £ S *Jft PER DOZEN.' WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL also- FBNCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. X HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— 1200 Acres near Chertsey, either larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. v 1690 Acres Heafield, 400 acres iv crop. Thoroughly improved. 500 Acres Wester field, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Acreß Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres nob far from Jin wald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m eras". 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 100 Aoree perpetual lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. • , t —



-" MILNER & THOMPSON HAVE much pleasure m announcing that they will hold a ; Great Sale of Pianos & Organs FOR TEN DAYS, Commencing MONDAY, August 29. t THE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT I Mr H. M. Jones*, East Street, AND^ MR 0. D. l IGHTBAND wi'l bo m Rt*«n(bnca to ihow Intending Customer* *nd lo Ctnvaaa ihe District, and can be ooti3ulted at the gomeraet Hotel after 6 p.m. Pianoa by the Principa\ Leading English and German makers for r LOWEST CASH PRICES, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS, 3 For one, two, or three years: i r ORGANS from monthly payments of 10a each. PIANOS from monthy payments of " 20s each. Pianos and Organs taken m Exchange as part payment for New Instruments. Now is the time to bay. Inspection invited. H M JONEsTaGENT. qtyypT ~~ K-?-*-V/JL • TXAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with J~L Messrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises THIS occupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS i McI)ONALD & m^armid, BOOTS AND SHOES of every description TTATT mjde t0 order ° r repaired at bhortest notice. t r .1, ii J * mmmmmmtmmt THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED — A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiaemid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, AJanager. STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS FOR CASH. OI.OVIuRS.-. ENGLISH White Clover, 7il per Ib ; English Alsikc, 7<i per lb ; English Rp d I Clover, 6d per lb ; Kuglish Cowgrass, 6d per Ib ; American RyJ Ulover, 5 I per lb ; Co'ouial Red Clover, 6J per lb ; Colonial Cowgrass, 6d per lb. Green Top AV^erdecn, 50a per cwt ; Purple Top Aberdeen, 50* per cwt ; Devonshire Gray Stone, 503 per cwt ; Imperial Green Globe, 50.' per cwt ; Mammoth Purple Top, 50s per cwt ; White Stone or Stubble, 50a per owt ; Carter's Elephant Swede, 60s per cwt ; Champion Swede, 503 per cwt; Fosterton Hybrid, 60j per cwt; Cnrtcr'B Essex Broad Leaf Rape, 30<j per cwt ; Cocksfoot and RyegraßS ut your own price. 2d per Packet V-EOE'JCA.KJL m SEEDS. 2.1 per Packet 9d per dcz-m Packets iFX-OWES*, fe»l£lfiDjs. 9d per d« z=n P«ckets GARDEN TOOLS AND GORSE HOOKS AT LESS THAN COST. As the Stock must be cleared come early and secure some of the spoils, 50,000 CABBAGE PLAWTS. £>0,000 WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC. One Dressing according to Directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from Fruit Trees. Derwent POTATOEK Derwoni Ireland' 3 Pride, either for Cooking or Seed. From Orari. Premises open to 9 p.m on Saturday evenings. PSEMIBES TO LET. Possession m October. J. SEALY~AJSD CO> BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Foil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FBIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-iiPERATIYE ii SSOCIATIOIV OF CANTERBURY, Limited., or AIjB£2KT ROBERTS, AGfrJtOIVX*, A.Bhbnrton. CANTEPBUBY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE JiXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Public n otiges. the christchuroh meat com- XTNDER The Public Works Act, 1884, PAN Y^LiMiTt». U Section 118, I intend to ask the ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS Mount homers Road Board for permission to erect Gates across the Road adjoining R.S. -~ «- » -*.-r~r~r-w-\-*—i r>4 N021741 - MANURES JOHN HUTCHISON, lU.i\l^| UIIUH, Bushside. _____ Alford Foreßt, August 29, 1898. 8 252 TTI SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur . ■« =— — » I t~J nips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any rlescriptiou of soil. Bd.Zd.cif LiV6PV StclblßS* GREATLY increased production * * WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties of I HAVE PLEASURE m [notifying the this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices on appli- cation. Allowance made for quantities. Public of ABhburton that I have taken over Letters will receive prompt attention. THE BA Z4AR STABLES, NICOLLBROS. , DISTRICT AGENTS. from Mr S. Trevurza, and trust that I 3 may receive a fair share of patronage of the ~ " Priedlander Bros., Limited, general public. — ■ ' WEST STREET CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. TTO"R Ql7 T7 A TT? i Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on YX7E SEALL hold our next Horse ' VV Fair on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD sibling. THUBSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. JAMES McOORMIOK. friedlandebTbros., ltd. 1 6 867 KOZJIK TEA HO^cJffi TEA



Tenders. A SIIBURTON THOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invifert for Fencing Reserv-s 3181. Par iVi!«r* may be I obtained >lth<- Town Cle k's t fij :e, whore tender i will be ;eueived iili 1 p.m. en MONDAY, the sth day of Seps ember. 0. E. FJOKS, 8 261 Town Clerk. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. riIENDERS are invited for Leasing River- JL bed Paddocks for 3£ yejrs from lbt December next. Partiou ars ut Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be r< caivtd till 1 p.m. oa MONDAY, the slh day of September. C. E. KOOKB. 8 262 Towa Clerk. TENDERS. fTIENDERS are invited for tho ERECTION X of a DWELLING HOUSE at; Green- street. Plans and Specifications may be asen at Tucker & Bean's Office. Tenders close on September 10, at 12 noon, at Tucker & Bean's Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN D. STEWART, 8 252 Greenstreefc. Henry Stephenson. CLEARING SAUT FURNITURE, PIA.NO, Em ALFORD FOREST ROAD. THUUSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. At X o'clock sharp. MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re- ceived instructions from Mr M. Moir (who is leaving for the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction on the premises, Alford Forest Road, next to Mr Smith's Butchery, the whole of his FURNITURE & EFFECTS, comprising— Dining Room Suite, brown repp ; Piano by Bohm, beautiful instrument) ; Pier Glass, Tables, Vienna Chairs, Easy Chairs,- Couches, Brussels Carpet, 3 Chests Drawers, Waah-atands and Ware, Single and Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring and Wire Woven Mattresses, Fenders and Irons, Oilcloth, Kitchen Utensils, Crockery, Garden Tools, etc. My instructions are to sell absolutely without reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 8 206 Auctioneer. K. . i a D. THOMAS. ARCADE. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 ly/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR wiil bo held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENIRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 8 228 Auctioneer. IMPORTANT NOTICE BLUE GUM SAPLTNGS RAILS AND RICKBRS, D THOMAS has received instructions • from tho Chairman of the Athburton County Council to Sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, SGPTiSMBEK 2, 1898,' On Reserve 1770, closo to Dromoro, — rVK A Heaps of Gum Saplings, suitable I OQ. for Knile, etc. QQ\ Heap 3of Pines. In lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 12 o'clock. 8 199 v D. THOMAS. ARCADE SATURDAY, Sepiember 10 GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MR D. Thomas has received instructions from Mrs Sarah Mbaclkm to Sell by Public Auction, as above, — HER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, Containing 1 acre, situated m Humpstead, fronting Cambridge Street, together with a six-roomed House, front rooms plastered, Wash-house with Copper built m ; also Work Shop, 24 x 12 ; Shed, 30 x 22 ; Stable and ChalThous-j, 24 x 12, etc. Ftom its position, this must become an exceedingly valuable section m the near future. Also, — ON ACCOUNT OF MR W. FIFIELD, \ Aore, situated m Hampstead, front- ing Wellington Street, with three, roomed Cottage, being Lot 138, D.P. 309, R.S. 6552, and opposite § of an acre with Out-buildings, being part of Lot 84 and 85 ; R.S. 6552. Sale at 1.30. D. THOMAS, < 8 219 Auctioneer, Public Isotloes. PRIMITIVE MEIHODIST CHURCH, (Wills Street.) /CHURCH Social and Coffee Supper \J TO-MORROW (Thursday) Evening, 1 j commencing at 7 30. j | Short Addresses, Musicil items, etc., by - Choir and friends. Silver coin collection. 8 259 GREAT ANNUAL" CLEARING SALE , OF PIANO . ORGANS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS, SHEET MUSIO Etc. nnHE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENCY Co., ' through their representatives, Messrs Robertshaw and Jackson, will hold their usual ANNUAL CLEARING SALE at their Ashburton Agency, H. STEPHEN- SON'S, Havelock Street, for TJEIN DAIS OISLiY, ' commencing on MONDAY, September 5, when all classes of Instruments will be Bold at genuine wholesale prices for Cash, or on our EASY HIRE SYSTEM. Pianoa from 20s monthly ; Harmoniums from 5s monthly; Organs from 10s 6d monthly j Sheet Music from 3d each. A Tan Year*' Warranty given with every laitEHmtßt /told, 8 260



F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. TWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS Near Wakanui Road. I " I rpO Those m search of a Good Buildiaj Site m oloae proximity to Town I have twc first-class Sections, well fencer), and at pro sent m crop, which I am instructed to di»' pose of at once. PRICE — &3&. Terms or Cash. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS SrREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the owner to dispose of hi 9 very comfort- able Duelling House of Six Rooms, together with a quarter-acre of good land, well Btocked with fruit treeß ; situated m Wills Street, m close proximity to the Domain, being town section No 1194, which is un- doubtedly a good investmenb either for residential or letting purposes. Full pirticulara on application. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE rjIHE GOODWILL of Lease m Perpetuitj of 500 acres of capital Sheep Grazing Country. A low figure will be accepted for the Goodwill. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HAVE FOR SALE a Splendid Graz- ing Property of 4000 Acres-, with good Buildings erected thereon. Full particulars on application. F. EERRIMAN. FOR SALE OR TO LET. jfc ACRES OF GROUND AND LARGE" DWELLING HOUSE, On Wakanui Road. mHIS BUILDING was originally part JL of the Convent, and being within a few minutes walk of town, to an enterprising person it is admirably adapted for a Board- ing Houße. From the large influx of work- men that will be employed afa the building and working of the Freezing Works, for a small outlay the proprietor of an establish- ment like this could arrange with a coach proprietor to drivo to and fro night and morning, which would prove to be of great value to the house. The soil is of excellent quality, and there ia also r splendid orchard at the rear of the house. Full particulars may be had on application to F. FERRIMAN. N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd. THE FARMEKS' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS AGENTS for the above Association m the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of Farm and Crop Risks ; also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, Weat Street). Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. (ASH- BURTON BRANCH.) HAVE FOR sale- molasses, for Stock Feed. PLOUGH SHARES, all sizes BLUESTONE. FENCING WIRE, STANDARDS Etc. ALSO — To arrive m Augusb and September. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL MANURES. TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, 77 Manager. H.02E118 TKA , }« pur*



Synopsis of New Advkbtisbmbnis McDonald and McDiarmid— New business advertisement Miss Bessie Simmonds — New advertise- ment Tenders— Notice to builders Primitive Methodist Church— Social To- morrow Cooper — Vandyke Stadio, special arrange- ments for photographing groups Baker Bros— funeral Notice Loat — Dog Ashburton Borough Council — Teuders wanted for fencing Veserve 3181 ; also, for leasing riverbed paddocks Dresden Piano Company — Great clearing Bide Waiiied. LOST.— A black and white Dog, from Tinwald. Finder rewarded on return- ing to Mr J. McCoemick's Livery Stables, Aehburton. 8 263 NOTICE.— Mb Newmans Drag will leave the Post Office at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 2, for the Elgin Concert. 8 256 NEW Cheap Editions of Standard and Popular Works at Great Reductions for Cash (Chartres' Stock). New Books— A Daughter of Strife, Leddy Margeb, Warned Off, The Triumph of Death, A True Heart, An Episode m Arcady, The Siren, The Sinner, On the Cross Roads, Helbeck of Bannisdale.— H. M. Jones. FOR BALR, Cheap— strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 _26 Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. mHE Friends of Mr Giles Keeley are JL respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Uty Abi, wiL move from his residence, Wakanui Homestead, on THURSDAY, September 1, at 11.30 a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 257 Undertakers. AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th? tl whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN^ STOCK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, whioh will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be put oub m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisite! on tilt grQl»4 floor,