PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association —By Eleolric Telegraph WELLINGTON, Octob J 1 4 The Council met at 2 30. TEACHING PATRIOTISM. The Minister of I'ducatiou, m reply to Mr Bolt-, sad that the Department would cotr municate with the Washington authorities to ascertain what means have been adopted to incu'eate feeling* of patriotiam m Fchool children m the United State--, with a view to introducing a Bimilar system into the OoloDy, NATIVE INTERPRETERS BILL. The Na f ye Interpreter* OlpsaificaHon Bill ! was read a ihir<i uin- ami p^soeti. LIGHT LOCOMOTIVES BILL The second reading of the McLean Motor Car Bill was agreed to. LUNATICS ACT AMENDMENT BILL The Lunatics Act Amendment Bui passed through Committee, an addition being made, giving relatives permission to apply to tho Court for the appointment of supervisors of estates.

A clause providing for (he repeal of seo tions 265 and 266 of the Act of 1882 was •truck oat.

GAMING AND LOTTERIES BILL.

In Committee on the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill, an amendment was made iv clause s, that the notice to be Riven by the police to the occupier of suspected premises must be m writing. A long disoußaion took place on clause 5, its meaning not being clear. The Minister agreed to report progress. The Council rose at 4.10 p.m.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 4 The House met at 2.30 p m. BILLS REINSTATED. The Bills which dropped off the Order Paper last night by reason of a " counl out " having taken place, were reinstated. RETURNS. Several returns were laid on the table, one of which showed that) the cost of the map which wbb recently circulated with Mansard was £33 5a 41. THE BUSINESS CF TUB SESSION.

Ciptain Russell asked the Premier what business he intended going on with during the remainder of the session, and if he would give the House an indioition as to what Bills were absolutely essential.

The Premier said that whilst the House had been a long time m session, he had to admit that not muoh solid work had been done. This week he hoped to be able to get through with the Old Age Pensions Bill and one or two other Bills. At the commence ment of next week he would be m a better position to indicate what business he con sidered necessary. He would give the House an opportunity of dealing with the question of the appointment of officers of the House, and at a time not inconvenient to members. In all probability he himself would bring down a resolution m the direc tion of giving eff'.cb to, what was evidently the wish of the majority.

In reply to another question put by Cap tain Russell, the Premier intimated that the Government must take the responsibility m connection with the report of the Police Commission, and that befote the Po'ice Departmental Estimates were dealt wiih, the Minister of Justice would indicate to the House what the Government intended doing. TUB NEW PARLIAMENTARY BUILDINGS Mr Tanner brought up the roport of the Joint Library Committee, objecting to the proposal that the new Parliamentary library buildings should be two storeys instead of three storeys. Mr Ward wanted to know who the mem bers of the Committee wore who had agreed to this report, as the question of the expendi ture on this building had been the subject of a " no confidence " motion. Mr Fraser, Mr Buchanan, and other mem bers asserted that the Opposition had Objected not to tho expenditure on (he building but to the G>vern»renb exceeding the amount voted by Parliament for the purpose. Mr Hog 3 moved lhat the report be re ferred back m order that they might indi cate their reasons for their recommendation. Captain Russell considered that there was a necessity for further accommodation for Committee?, and advocated tho completion of the building according to original plane. The Premier remarked on the different attitude of the Opposition with respect to the expenditure on the Parliamentary Build ings. When he was reported as having said that money was no olnect with respect to these building?, what followed that remark had not been reported, which was " m com: parison " with the necessity there existed for ensuring the safety of one of the most important libraries south of the Hue.

The Minister of Lands considered that a two-storey building would be quite sufficient to meet present requirements. After other members had spoken, the debate was interrupted by the 5.30 ptn adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 pm OLD AQK PENSION BILL. The Old Age Pensions Bill was further considered m committee. Clause 47— Imprisonment for breaches of the Act. After a short discussion an amendment, moved by Mr J. Allen, that the period of imprisonment be six instead of three months, was agreed to. On the motion of the Premier provision was made for the punishment of a person who by wilful falee statements aids and abets another m obtaining a pension, The clause was agreed bo. After a lengthy discussion on several amendments proposed to clause 48, additional powers of courts when convicting, the clause was agreed to with slight amendment. Clause 49, additional penalty for certain offences, was, on the motion of the Premier, amended to provide that not less than one monthly or more than three monthly pension ' instalments may be deducted m otses where a pensioner is convicted of drunkenness or any offence punishable by not less than six months' imprisonment. Considerable objection was taken to the punishment of drunkenness on the part of a pensioner, and Mr Taylor suggested that) a Bimilar procedure to that adopted with respect to the issue of prohibition orders should be followed wilh respect to pensioners who spent their pensions m drink, but who perhaps would never be convicted of drunkenness, The premier considered that m such c*«ed as those mentioned by Mr Taylor, pensions should not be paid to the pensioner, but to some one else for hie benefit. : the clause was further amended to provide thab where it is made to appear m open Court that any pensioner mispends, pastes or lessens his or her estate, or greatly injures his or health, or ' endangers" of interrupts the peace and happiness of his or her family, the Court may by order direct that his or her instalments shall be paid to any clergyman, justice of the peace, or other respectable person, for his or her benefit. An amendment proposed by Mr Buchanan V7&B negatived, and the clause agreed to by 51 to 19. • ' ■- Clauses 40 to 55 were agreed to unaltered. Progress waß reported. The House adjourned at 1.20 a.m.

News m Brief.

Those about to do their spring cleaning would do well to notice Messrs T. H. Undrill and Go's new advertisement m this jesae, announcing new goods, etc, Ttioße who pay Mr W. Sparrow a visit at his new shop will 'find that he has largely increased the scope of his business during the past few months. In order to giye his whole attention to the management of the business, he has secured the services of Mr $. Gimble, from tlie North Island, as cuter. He has also gone largely irito the boot 1 and Bhoe i r de, and hes oh view a very flee Bhow of ladieB 1 and gentlpmen's foot wear, of Eng lish", American, and colonial niauufacture, whilst those who require boots, etc., made to order receive careful attention, as Mr Sparrow has a practical shoemaker on the premises. In a word, Mr Sparrow's estab lishment is now one of the most complete outfitting emporiums m Canterbury.

LATE CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents). THE ASSBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — I was more than astonished when I road the opening remarks made by Mr D Thomas at the meeting convened by him re the above. A iow me to reply. Mr Thomas says, lk That some time ago he had published I i«.u advertisement calling a meeting for the purpose of forming a new raoing club for He did that " m the interests of true sport." Does he really think so, and if ro, how can this poiaibly be, beoause v heu he Bevered hrn active membership from the Ashburton Raoing Club he gwe as his rea&oo, thuthe was a delegate from a certain religious eicfc m this district, 10 ft yet higher j religious tribunal sitting m Chribtuhurch, and that the two appointments did not go well together. As he still holds that exalted position, how does he then reconcile this present action of his ? But then he dots ib all "m the interests of true sport." Then aa;ain Mr Thomas suys, •• after ha published that advertisement he was seen by Mr Hu«o Friedlander, President of the Aahburton Racing Club, who said that his (MrThomaa') action was simply playing into the hands of the Metropolitan Clubs, who desired to run the country meetings from larger centres." From this is would appear that I purposely went to see Mr Thomaß officially, and con veyed the meaning to him that the Canter bury Jockey Club wished to run the Ash jurton race meeting. Allow me to say that [ did uot interview Mr Thomas m my irivate ovpaoity, and certainly not as President of my Club, nor did I make any mch remark as he attributes to me. Apart) rom the impropriety of Mr Thomas referring jublicly to any matters whioh were supposed .0 have been discussed between us, without irst having asked me if he could do so, it is i mystery to me how Mr Thomas could have ihought and even have Btated what he did, mless he did co " m the interests of true port." What actually took place was his :— We were going away, I believe, from he Courl house, talking together, when I

remarked to him that I was astonished to hear that he was the convener of a meeting to form a new racing club, and I went on to say that he was assisting now m a similar movement which killed our wool sales here. Now the strings were being pulled by some one at headquarters, and a like result would happen to our racing club. Mr Thomas could not see it, and I then said the least thing he could do was to give the old Ashbur ton Club a show to assert its rights to its permits. We parted, and no doubt did so "m the interests of true sport." Some lime aft-r Mr Thomas cime to my offije and told me that he had carefully considered the matter, and decided not to go on with the meeting, and offered very graciously to give the Ashburton Olub a chance to fix matters up. Now //w was really "m the interests of true eporf' A few days later agaiu we were approaching each other m out respective traps near Montgomtry's building, when Mr Thomas stopped me and inquired if anything had been done re permits. I toM him " yes that we hid our permii." Ha thought nob' saying tint Sir George Clifford had written to him th it neither Club would get a permit. I answered that this was not tlio case, and later m the day I asked the Chairman of the ' Ashburton Racing C Üb, Mr Djvison, it he would mind going, to ccc Mr Thorn s and tell him what Mr Giaves had telegrephed. That is exactly what look place. At » B ub srquent meeting between Mr Thomas and Mr Davison, and prior to Mr Thomas' initial meeting, Mr Thomas was told that it was the wish of the Colonial Secretary that Mr Graves should interview Sir George Clifford m connection with the ponnits, bub as that penth mm would not bo m town uutil the 4 h inst., nothing could be done till then. Mr Thomas promised delaying I taking action, tuVlho circulars somehow or ! another conveciqg this initial meeting got intocircu'ation, and the meeting took place accordingly; Having promised to rlelay j action, 1 should have thought the proper ' course would have been for Mr Thomas to ' explaiu to the meeting that the Ashbmton ! Racing Club could n .t complete matters for ! reasons just stated, and a-ij >urn ; but •' m the intere6t of true ep >rt" Mr Thomas pro bably could not see his way to do bo. "Mr Thom&B was OEtoniahed at iho number of j gentlemen m the county who had exp eased their willr gneta io j iv a County Club, bub who did not care to j >m cither of the exist ing clubs, aud he held promises of over 90 gentlemen.'' Does Mr Thomas hold the pro miseß from t'^at numbei ? and has everyone of them givea his consent? Perhaps this statement is on a par with the one he made when he called the meeting " m tho interest of true sport"; bu>, even if he hai. after 1 weeks and weeks of canvastiog ly the Chairman of the Tinwald Racing C.ub, got thtj return of promises from ninetygent'emen, what has he gained ? After all not more than about ten members fn exces3 of what the J existing Ashburton Racing Club has, and ia thia then the strong County Cub there was J auch a cry for, and all thia fuss about ? Then again "Mr Thomas is astonished at the number of gentleman who will join a new Club and not the existing Club*," Yet, m the face of this distinct stipulation, all 'the members of the existing Ashburton Club are going to be asked, and will be generously allowed to join, shake hands and become bosom friends with that large number of 90 sensitive gentleman, who would not join the existing Clubs, which of course means Ash burton Racing Club and Tinwald Racing Club. Why, sir, this sudden condescension ? Do you think "it is all m the interest of trua sport." Well, if this is all the result of Mr Thomas' initial meeting, and if it has been convened as he says, " m the interest of truß sport," wouldn't it have slmp'ißed matter B if theso 90 (?) frosh-from-the country gentlemen had been asked to become members of the C!ub which has existed for over 30 years and has got nearly the same respectable number of members. Wouldn't it have been wiser to have done so, avoid friction, avoid giving offenoe to true sportsmen, who have loyally and man fully stuck to the Club for years, than to ignore promises, oalling meetings, fill ing all the offices first, and then have the audacity to ask the members of this old club to join forces with them ? And after all who are the gentlemen forming the committee of this new (?) and strong (?) club? Why, Tinwald committe resutcitated. But then it was " m the interest of true sport " these gentlemen were elected. About Mr Thomas's further remarks that ib was necessary for him to have taken the Btep he did, although he promised he would not, to save the permits for Ashburton, it has already been pointed out that such could not have been the case. Moreover, I can tell him without fear of oontredictjoo that permits |n Canterbury were' going 'begging, and it was nothing more or less than a threat that Ashburton was told it had lost its permits* In conclusion, the queßtiona ol finance, and where to race, appear to Mi Thomas to be of secondary consideration These trifling things don't trouble a man o his calibre. He always considers thin^i most carefully first, and then acts. Afte all he did. all thes3 things m the interest o *--— , an<J he wunk the other eye. — 1 am, etc. Hugo Fbiedlander. Ashburton, October 4, 1898.

THE SOUDAN.

■ ■.-- .. '-»~ ~- The Gracious Sirdar. United Press Association — By Eleetrio Telegraph— Copyright. Oaiko, October 4. The Cameron Highlanders have re turned from Fashoda to Cairo. The Bririah poai at the former place blocks Major Marchand'a access to the mainland. ! Four of his officers have died, while his Senegalese troops are Buffering from beriberi fever. Received Wakapuaka Ootober 5, 9.15 a.m. Guardian Office 9 53 a m London, October 4 M. Delacasse, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, has been allowed by Sir H. H. Kitchener to communicate with Captain Marchand by means tf a Bricish jrunboat. • r

M. DE ROUGEMONT.

I United Press A^-oe'.ition— lsy Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 4 i Rongemont lector d m Sf. Jam-s's •Mail. Hq bned his arms to chow that mere worn no con vicb brands on them. j several Swiss merchants have written •° iSr c f ey Wwnicle that Rougemont, >n Mfsy last, under the name of Grien, appealed for assistanoo as a destitute inventor and artist. He did not then »»f p.uon his adventures.

SPORTING.

WAMJAXUI JC. SPRING MEETING! United Pices A°-Quiau"on— By Electric Telegraph „., . Wanuanui, October 6 ih<re was fine weather mid ivgood attend ance for the first day's races. Following are results : — Spring Handicap, one mile and a distance— P.:nrose 1, Crusoe 2, Fddalcen 3. Won by a length. Time— 2.l. Dividend— £2 7s. Trial Hack, one mile— First Shot 1, Qobo 2, Toa 3. A good race. Time— l.47, Dividend — £2 sa. Wanganci Guineas, one mile.— Tipreaa l t Victotia Croaß 2, Scotia 3 A procession. Time— 1.48. Divldend-£1 12).

C= ! — : r=n 'J he practice— which of late haß become prevalent— of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms. So-called remedies, inimical to life under certain conditions are ad minißt red, with the result that the disorder aßßumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forgo, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Gn \ S;reet, near High Sc'.ioo'. Horses (only! attended upon the shortest notice. Te-ti' monials can be seen upon application — (Advi) lOl c

rHB ASHBUKIONf^QA&DiAN : WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1898.



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GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. UREAT REDUCTIONS. iSf :; §3 Ksr H.MS 4ND B4 CON- 4 Choice M 8011 ., , rf , CALIFORNIAN PRUITg_J p , t v.d.d, Pear., P. .>„..„.,_..,. fo o nad B !ioion.,.nd Cheaper tbw f™£V c ££'"''* riu< * wi " >» ! (0) A LARGE STOCK OF THE HOLLOWING KOW LANDING AND IN STOCK;:— °~ih "si:- --'!!!»„ •SSSSiP ™Sl' SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS mnv ' SOAp . Etc,, Eto ; JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ANDRE W^ORr! A f\R Eis now making a niagm6cent show of NOVELTIES FOR SPRING. dresses XHJS a>i MANTLES -„ "LOUsES MILLINERY L»CE n^llf??' SUNSHADES LiOE CUIJI AINS RIBBONS 1 FLOWERS t/AmTJ 1 ' 5 CORSETS siikti™ UMBRELLAS k FALLS ETC. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS ' WELL STOCKED WITH THE LATEST IN GENTLEMEN'S AND BOY'S OLOTHJNG, BRACES, TIES, GLOVES, HAT?, Etc. Splendid Stock of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's BOOTS CYC Tvn SHOES, etc. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND LISOLEUM3. Inspection Invited. 1« GENTLEMEN'S AN D LADIiT^YOLKS will be opened m a fe W d.,r. THJU PRIJNCK ARTHUM, A 3cautiful Model, the Pitting, of the highest quality up to date. ANDREW ORR.



STARTLING REDUCTIONS BOLLITI'.S BDPJXEME^BOLLER FLOUE, Etc. have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOURS S 8 Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, ,o now is the time to bake your own Breadifyouwiahtosavemoney. Re mem ber we are se.ling Best Roller Flour for , 2. per Sack less than lowest Chri.tohurch advertised prfoes. See daily paper*. WE ARE SELLING :— FWL NETTINo!«L P loWer an a °y° ne In *• Trade AND OTHEB GOODS IN PBOPORTION. Glassware, Earthe^Vare and China- ware Department. W^'vln oOuf0 O ufH 0 re a L^r BSf8 Sfn U 8 ;r^ ra Bfn8 f nd h th^^lic generaHy that we have from the best sfafford A Z £d C^ S, n° f b . Uy W oDly thß fin< , 8t tf *<><>«* Markets, and a RllvcTrouZ^fF Houseß Buitable for tha Colonial convince'anyone tha "m bSyer has caS^ aDd CroCk - eiy De P«^ent wit! as we buy for prompt O»sh S5 #i« » out ° ur to the letter : and a very small Plofi™. dd ° aD eBormo «<Bu 8 i D e BP , wo ara enabled to Sell a6 Argyle Shape Beaded Shapa W^S^^^^^^^^ > ?hell Shape FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORESJASHBURTON AND CHRI3TCHURCH Wholesale a Nimmo and.' Blair's! tand.rd Sef di.



Great Remoral SALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premisea lately occupied by Mr R. Henry, m T&ncred Street, are holding a GREVT REMOVAL SALE. Two shif ments of First-class Frames and Fittings, just landed 'ex "lonic" and"Maoii," will be included m the Sale. Oome and see the New Three-arm Cranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Removal, KVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, Ashbubton. MONEY, MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONEY m any suma to lend on approved freehold security at lowest rate 3 of interest. Aho small suraa for Bhorb perioc^. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade FOR ""SALE. A BARGAIN.—Owner leaving the District. HOUBE of five Roomß, Scullery, Wash- houHe, etc., £ acre land, well panted with fruit trees, situate m Tanored Street eaßt. Also— Several Houses to, be &ET. m. QHAS, j, BTYOHE,



A. A. <J. ,& A.. C. SPORTS IN DOMAIN. THURSDAY, "OCTOBER 13. 100 YARDS FLAT HANDICAP. i-MILE FLAT HANDICAP. 4-MILB BICYCLE HANDICAP. 1 MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP Entrance Fee— lß each event. Entries close SATURDAY, Bth inst., with 10 56 J. R. FRIEDLANDSR, Hon. Sec. . o u^ 00 Hag Q ls Ml H



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. TnOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to k?ep it. NOTR OUR PRICES-Men's Good fchooter*, 9a 6d ; Child. en's Aikle StraDs 1.. Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4 9 lid and Ss 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s 11 1. P ' ' Thousands of other pairs at the same Cjttirg I'riceß. IF You want a GOOD BASST BOOT, one thab will staid the we«, be sure MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, _^ TANCRBD BTRF.KT, ASHBUFTON]



SPRING - 1898- -->, ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. * ESTABLISHED 1883. DIBECT PUi^NISBING IMPORTEHS. 18^ 1^^ 0^ 158 !* °« O!C9 As « ortmenfc of Linoleum*, Brunei*, Tape, try, and and China lj i V 1 •»" Square., Rugs, Ma» 8 , Ktc, m Latest Deeigns Japanese JtockinTowno/Sa gB^ ft Vh 5 r^ ketß « Whatnots, Po'es, Etcf Aleo latest From. ChaKTn'n^a 1 vil^^'pri^ 00 " 1 oVer ° D 8 h ° Qdred t0 ° h ° o ' e wiJ™eS t iV.ib^rii?" llWdlWOt fl ° mtbe M^ ufaofcu^ 8 we are enabled to sell SPRING CLEANING. Co^nnga^nd Ha^h'fc? '^ ° f ° relonDe8 ' Ta P e "^». Velvets, etc., for F«rnHure CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDKILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERB.UPROLSTERF.RS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCJRID BTKELT, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg'a Perambulators & Go-oarts, Bureon's Wicker Chain. JWf an* Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire MaEeE, Ma£%? 0 . * = PURE SEEDS. = I HAVE lately erected, regardless of coit, the most COMPLETE t armors to inspect the same at work. ° I am dow prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GEAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply beet RYEGRASS, weighing from 26lbs to Ulbs <o the i 5 r^SSSS 0 ?** loCally grown ' U^ lbß t0 16 l lbs fc > the fc «hel also, best O LOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the pu-ity of which arnst be seen to be appreciated. A«O-«.rBST A^ONS B^OL^ OL^VBBS TUBNIFS WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM now making liberal OASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Asbburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s frjd PER DOZEN. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL! AliSO— 3 FEKCING WIJKE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Snle. David "Thomas, ASHfURTON



Ihe Fquity of Redemption m Town Section No. 269, corner of Moore Street and South-East Town Belt, together with well-built Cottnge and Outhousfß thereon Full particulars at sale. Sale at 12 30 >haip. R. JjRIEDLaNDHI, 10 3 Auctioneer - - / SALE AT RAKAIA. WEDNESDAY, 00 . Jl . 12. WE have been favored with instruc- tions from Mr R. D. Fetiuk (who ia leaving Rakaia) to Sell at hia reßidenoe on the above date, — THn WHOLIU OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Eto-AII m first-dase order Sale at 1 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER 8R03., Ltd, 10 27 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET HORSE^ FAIB, WE SHALL hold our next Hone Fair rfIUKSDAV, OCTOBER 6, 1898, ' And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANd'er'broS., Ltd. Q Q R- FRIKDLANDifiR, a _ aa Auctioneer, MASSfiJY-HAKias Reapers & Binders. y^ E ARE NOW QNLOADJNGOUR FIUBT CONSIGNMENT of these CELEB RATBD MACHI nES, CON- SISTING UF 700 CASE i, RiSPRESKN- TING 100 REAPJSIIS AND BINDERS. , FRIEDLANDKU Duos., Limitkd F. FERK IMAI^ FOR SALE



FVledlander Bros., Limited. IN BANKRUPTCY. MESSRS FRIEDLANnER BROS., Ltd, liavn received instructions from >he ! I)pfu'y Official Asvianeo m Biiiikrup-cy to 1 Sell l,y Pub ie Aucfoii at their Auction Mnrt, West Streor, on SATQRDAY, OCTOBER 8, In the Eslate of Mr John Millar, of Ash- burton, Saddler, a bankrupt, —



The New Season's Goods are now m, and thjs is a #rst-claBS opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dresb for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge of the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit* THE GOODS ARE a"L*L OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROOK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, §AUN.D.ERB>. BUILDINGS,



TOP DRESSING. IjlOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob- . tamable is fine Green Bone Duab Put up m one and two lb. bags. F. FfiKKIMAN, FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills St-eef XX. trood value and a comfortable home ' m close proximity to Domain aud Publo ochool, Full particulars on application, F, FRRRIMAN. IMPOKTANT WOTICIQ OWIrvG to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, & BOOTS.



A VILLAGE SETTLEMKNT LEASE, Situate ]£ milo from Ashburtcn. riIHK Tropcrty consists of twenty acres of X land, well watered and feuc.-d, to- gether wuh a well built three-rooired Hou B e, Oh.ffhouse. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouac. l ilia Ehould prove a splendid chence fr r i woi king man, as v ema:i figure wiil be ac- cepted tor the goodwi'l. Full particulira ou sj plication f. flubfaian. fur hl e. CORNER KAS-T AND CuX STREETS. T HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, -L situated as abr ye, which al.ouM he a capital ene for a uica residence, havire a good frontage on the mtin thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is Slipfcr ior m some respects to having a park , f your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more th*u repaid by the advantages available for all. Early ineneo- uon invited. v Further particulars on application. F. FERKIMAN. FOB, SALE. rpHRESHING PLANT m good order, X engine by Aveling and Po ter. F. FERBIMAN.



BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has added a GREENHOUSE Department to this old established business, and that he is prepared to supply all kinds of Pot Plants at Christchuich prices, including Palms, Ferns, Begonias, — Tuberous and Foliage — Zonales, etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbaceous Plants of the newest varieties. The finest collection of Pipmas and Dahlhß m the colony. Tomato Plants, strong, Qi per dov^n — reduction on taking large (juantilies. Button Holes, Ladies' Dress Sprays, Bouquete, Wreathe, eto, made up at shortest notice Pot Plants for hiring out to Weddings, ■Bulls, and all kinds of Parties, at reason- , able prices THOMAS PITT. 9 247 HO2SIE XJ3A. 4* Uttiit



IVI RS LCORIN ! T ha 3 i" K 'oek Stamped itX Mount Mellick, Lsce, Cross-stitch and Mayeuco Work, White Jean, Linen Java ami Cougreaa Canvas, Iruns-feis, Fjundaiiou Monogrunv, Wovon iMtiuls, Lice Pins, Strttcheie, {Single, Shaded and Double Berlin WOOI3, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filoss is, Crewel JLmbroideiy and Kait'.iug, Silka m Tnrtans and Colours, Wacramo Bugs und .Slimy, Wcldon'e Needle- work B>oks, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton aud Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known- Mrs G Hamilton begs to iuform the f üblic of Ash- j burton that ehe is prepared to pay the higheat cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothiug, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address — Burneit Street, opposite Mail, Office. 9 246 Tenders, LONGBEACE ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are required on FRIDAY, _I_ October7thinst., for re-forming portion of Graham's Road from Griffith's oorner to Ashton School. C E. FOOKS & SON, 10 6 Surveyors to the Board. t— —"■•"' " -~~— --!^ ; Public Noticks. ARIEL BTOYCLE CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held m the Orange Hall on THURSDAY, 6th inst., at 8 p.m. A large attendance is requested. JNO. MULLER, 10 35 Hon. Secretary, ASHBURTON TROTTING CLIJB. OWNERS OR TRAINERS of Horees are notified that the Track is now available for TRAINING PURPOSES, on the distinct underetundiDg that aDy gateß us&d are closed after working. Any Deglect of this will debar the person so offending from aDy further uae of the ground. By order, 10 37 \V. SIMPSON, Secretary. FISON^S TUJiNIP FERTILISER ■^TOW LANDING, ex ship "Hermione." Special Turnip Fertiliser, delivered m lota of two tons and upwards, at 82s nett per ton, ex chip, Lyttleton. Fiaon's Superphosphate, at 78* 6d nett per ton, ex ship, Lyttelton* Send, orders at onoe and save storage and handling charges. ' 10 24 GEORGE G. STEAD & CO. SMjmFIELD NURSERY (LArE G. T. SMITH.) T. PITT



Warj»,ea WANTED by two young Ladies, Board and Residence, central. — Apply 11 Vera," Guardian Office, 10 39 WANTED, Sheep Feed.— Wanted up till March, 1899, good young crass for 300 Sheep.— Apply D. Thomas. 425 GO to Mrs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery, 1 Dress Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Undei- clothing and Pinaforeß (own m&ke) a specialty ; Large lob of Laces and Km- broideries m stock. 10 31 RABBITTERS or oihera may bave~"o~ne or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Old, for cost of this advertieemeut. /pp'y Mail Office. 9 243 WANTED KNOWN.-MissK. BARNifs begs to thank the Ladies of AnliLur. ton for past favors, and wiehes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styleß m '1 rimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good telection iv Children s Leghorns, Sun Huts, iilo. Suu Bonnets a speoidlty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladie'a own material made up. 10 15 MOUNTAIN, City, and Forest m New Zealand — iv nice album of views, just published, la 6d ; Rupertof fclentiau— siq lei to LhePiiEoner of Z M.dv ; ihe Hou&u of Hiddfu Treasure ; Yulo Logo ; New Books, cheup edition. — 11. M. Jonks.



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