The Premier objected to the amendment as being foreign to the Bill Captain Ruffcll said that if was m!y foreign because the Act was a cbnritnbie. ani Act, They should encourage persons who were able to purchase annuities Mr Hogg claimed that ii wo a interfering with the Government Insurance Depart- ' ment Mr J Allen supported the clause as a direct encouragement to thrift The Chaii man ruled the clause out of order as having nothing to do with old nge pensions Mr G Hut chiton moved a new clause pro viding a method of determining the claims of any aboriginal native, so far as the same may be ufff oted by the right to any income or property he may bold This was agreed to Mr Moore moved a new' clause to provide that the pension year shall end on the 31at of March each year Nepitivtd by 32 to 23 Mr George Hutchison moved a new clause providing for special consideration to mem bera of friendly societies, registered trades unions, benefit; societies or policy-holders m the Government Life Insurance Depart ment A poinb of order was raised. It was objested that thia clause would increase the . amount payable under the pension scheme, and that the intention of the clause was to subsidise members of the friendly eociei iea and policy-holders m the Government life insurance The chairman held that the clause w»b not j an appropriation one, nor waa it foreign to the intention of the Bill After discussion it was negatived by 30 to ! _ Mr G. Hutohison moved a new clause, pro viding for the Act coming into operation after a referendum was taken on it 1 Negatived by 35 to 16 1 Mr Herries moved anew clause to provide f that the Aot should oome into operation on the Ist January next Several amendments to the preamble were negatived. Ultimately the preamble was agreed to Progress wab reported The Premier intimated that consideration of the amendments would be the first busi ness to-morrow Mr Buchanan protested against questions ] not being answered as the first business next day The House adjourned at 1.20 am.

Sis George Clifford's Final n Letters.

THE RACIN CLUBS.

The Chairman of the Racing Conference, Sir Geo. Clifford, has forwarded the follow ing communication to the Ashburton Racing Club and the Aehburton County Racing Club, as a reply to the deputations from those clubs that waited upon him on Tuesday : — In answer to the Aahburfcon Rac ng "Club and the newly-formed ABhburton County Racing Club, who have each requested me to recommend them to the Colonial Secre tary for a permit to uae the totalisator, I <j wish to invite their consideration of the fol- d lowing suggestions :— (1) The object of the . Colonial Secretary m calling upou cubs m ji close neighbourhood to amalgaie, was princ pally to Becure strong racing clubs l inatead of weak ones. In the case of the a Ashbarton and 'Jinwald Club 3ib seemed & specially desirable, m the interests of the a district, and of the sport of racing generally, that there Bhould be a single powerful club t capable of conducting meetings worthy of such an important centre. (2) It is useless to enter into the reasons for the failure of the first Attempt to carry out an idea, which was universally accepted as excellent j m principle. As the matter now stands, there are two competitors for a license, both honestly anxious for the welfare of raci?>g m the district. It is obvious that a friendly coalition between these bodies would be pre ferable to the acceptance of odo of them, with the inevitable result of alienating tho I support of the other. (3) The difficulties m n the way of such a coalition do not seem on i the surface insuperab'e. In fact, ' the de putation from the Ashburton Club a°sure c me of its willingness to coalesce with a new v »nd representative club, uniting with it ia the election of offioiala. The Tinwald Cluo, I am also assured, are prepared to endow such a new club with their considerable assets. The newly started Ashburton County Racing Ciub can have no other aim n than the amalgamation of ail the elements li suitable for the formation of an influential county club. (4) Under these circumstances 2 lam convinced that a friendly arrangement s is readily possible for a combination of all i those sportsmen who deaire to Bee their race t meetings what they should be — an example o pf good and honest racing. (5) To secure c the end m view, I would a«k the follow- t ing representative men from the two i bodies, who have conferred with me, to c meet and settle terms of union m a new club, t For the Ashburton Racing Clvb — Messrs c F.iedlander (president), J. Davison, M. | Slitt, W. S. Denshire and 0. W. Purnell. t For the Ashburton County Racing Club— t Messrs G. A. M. Buckley (president), E. c Gates, D. Thomas, C. Doherty and B. W. t Hanmer. (6.) To ensure finality I propose I that, m case of disagreement, any point is to 1 bs referred for final decision to myself or to i any arbitrator it may please the Conference t to appoint beforehand. (7 ) I will under- < take, on this reconstruction being carried i out on the Hoes indicated, to recommend . the Colonial Secretary to issue the full per- I mits available. (8 )In conclusion, I may j express the hope that all recollection of j recent friction may be laid aside m future i deliberations. If there is one question more than another m which all men miy be ex- j pec ted to unite m a friendly spirit, it is m i the regulation of a pastime for their seasons i of recreation and relaxation. — (Signed) ' George Clifford, Chairman. Chrißtohurch, i October 5. i

CABLE NEWS.

» United Prees Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Paris, October 5 The strike m the Paris building trade threatens to retard the opening of the Exhibition. London, October 5. Mr Warner, inventor of the slaughter house blood boiling machine, and two others, were horrib'y scalded to death by the machine exploding.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

— , — •-. i Increase of the Standing: Army. Honor to Or v era. Manilla. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Washington, October 5 Government intend to increase the efcreDgth of the standing army to four times what it was before the war. Madrid, October 5 Admiral Cervera has been created a life member of the Senate m recognition of his aer vices during the war. Received Wakapuaka October 7, 9-50 a -m, Guardian Office 10 3CLa-m Sydney, October 7 Eastern t.ews states thab Manilla is gradually assuming a peaceful aspect, public affairs being conducted smoothly and efficiently under the cnilitaty go vernorship of General Merrltr.

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign.

I United Preas Association— By Blectrio Telegraph— Copyright Rroeived Wakapuaka O.'fober 7, 9 30 a-n Guardian Office 1015 a-m Indians on the Warpath. New York, October 6 Fighting has occurred m the State c Minno. c ofa be^wdf>n 'he Amrricm tronp and the Chippeway Indians. Four soldier | were killed. Yellow Fever. lellow fever la raging m Lonlaiaua The Governor of the adjoining state o Mississippi has established a atrfc quniantiue. Tcwns are being deKerto, and thousands of negroes aro statvii.g,

Australian.

Received Wakapuska October 7, 9 50 a.m, Guardian Office, 10 30 a.m. A Itowdy Assembly. Brisbane, October 7 Another ecene occurred m the Assembly. Mr Battersley was suspended for a week for disorderly language m challenging a member to fight. South Australia Grain Prospects Adelaide, October 7 The recent hot winds and frosty nights have had a damaging effect on the harvest prospects, but rain is again falling.

THE SOUNDAN.

•> . Another Dervish Defeat. United ?ress Association — By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October 7, 9 30 a-m, I Guardian Office 10.15 a-m Cairo, October 6. Afrer the recent repulse, the dervishes rallied, and again attacked Gedaref, but were repulsed with great slaughter.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

■~_ « The Censure Motion. United Pres3 Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuak* October 7, 9 50 a.m, Guardian Office 10 30 am Sydney, October 7 The Legislative Assembly sat all night, lucHSslng the censur •-. motioD, and ihe Jebate sriil continue?. Tliß Premier mnounced hia determination to take a livision before tho sitting closed. At :wo o'clock Mr Hurley moved the idjournment, which w*s negatived by 60 ;o 52. This was accepted as an iniex to i Government maj jrity. Mr Ljue'a motion was rtj cted by 58 ;o '52.

ACCIDENT TO THE QUEEN.

Her Carriage m Collision. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Oopyr.ghfc London, October 6 The Queen and the Empress Frederick, while driving at Balmoral, met with an accident, but neither was liurt. The horses attached to the jarriage bolted, and collided with a van laden with wood.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

« Following is the Engineer's report, Bub tnitted to the meeting of the County Council held to-day : — Aahburton-Rakaia Wa f er Supp'y. — Until 23rd September, the condition of races and supplies was quite satisfactory. The un usually severe gale of that date blocked all the races more or less with eatth and sand drift. Clearances have been made to such extent as to allow a partial flow along the rages, but much of the sediment is still held m suspension, and the racea m many parts are so contracted that it would bo advisable to advertise the shutting off of the water altogether for a few days, m order that a proper overhaul may be effected. Unless this is done the supply for the coming summer will be greatly jeopardised. — The enlargement of Winchmore main for the supply of the Fairh'eld freezing works ia m hand, and good progress is being made with the enlargement of the race. — Some improve ments are being made m the race for Allenton settlers at North-East Town Belt, and m order to avoid the necessity of culverts under the line of the footpath Messrs Berry man and Craighead are prepared to put m one inch pipe cervices m lieu of the present branch race, if the Council grants permission. These alterations should meet the case. ' , Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply .— Th c gales of 23rd September, though violent, did not) affect the races to any considerable extent, and the necessary clearances have been made, so that a good supply is now circulating throughout thi3 district. The supplies from Hinds Gorge are still abundant, and likely to remain so for some time, as there h&s been a fresh fall of snow on the ranges. The enlargement of N race has been completed. Ruapuna Water Supply. — 1 have taken the necessary levels, and ataked out the line of main from the best available point m Rangibata Gorge along the terraces for a distance of about six miles, and have invited tenders for to-day for 140 chains oi this length. Tenders for the remainder can be called at such time as the Counsil may determine, and this should be done at once if the bulk of the work is to be completed before harvest. I may state that the initial main as now laid oub will admit of the inclusion of some 2000 apres m the upper Bide Of the present district, and 1 understand the owners interested are anxioua for this extension upwards. These owners are [ Messrs Morrow, Doyle, Ballantyne, Spensley, ! and the National Bank. The arrangement 'as to this need not interfere with the progress of the main works. County Plantations. — The cultivation and sowing of gum scads have now been com pleted m the various blocks of Oracroft, Winslow, Hackthorne, and Valetta ; and the tree planting for filling up blanks m plantations is also on the point of completion. — The fencing and planting at Hekeao will be finished next week. Tenders will be placed before you to-day for leasing planta tion R.S. 34629, Westerfield. Protection Work, — The groin at the upper end ' of reserve 2242, Westerfield, is m progress, and some willow planting has been done at the Rakaia River, County Bridges. — Some repairs at Mount Somers and other bridges have been effeoted recently.

fHB AShBOKIOg^jIDAftDiAH : $l\tOA?, OCTOBER 1, 1898



STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN BOLLITFS SUPREME- ROLLER FLOUE, Etc. have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR &2 Ss Per Ton, which is equ.l toareduofcionoforeraPennyper Loaf, to now io the time to bake year ow,. Bread if you wh hto save money. R emem b P r we are Belling Best Roller Flour f r 2s per Sack less than lowest ChrUtchuroh advertised prices. See daily paper.. IWR ARK SKLXIVG •— At D OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glassware, Eaithenware, and China- ware Department. WE^n 0 ou n / 0 HL O e U R^ mer f °° 8^ U ! tomerß and the Public P^eraHy that we have from thl h« B T%?TVL"° fc 1D8 J tr^ tloD ß to buy only the finret quality cf goods MaAete and S 5 hIW aj d Continental Houses suitable for the Colonial Markets, and a glance round our Glassware and Crockery Department will n'^'i 1 " C " ried ° ub onr »»^»5«" to 'EeYeUer ; Ind Tvwy siall P?ofi™ P &U eßormou3 - Bu ßinesß, we are enabled to Sell at JUGS- 500 SETS T ) CHOOSE FROM AND BO DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND SHAPES. Argylo Shape Beaded Shape !SlfiriSny ;3S ™^ •-' Shell Shape 1 VVR also'hold large Stocks of Plated Ware, Cutlery, etc, Stable for ueeful W^dine '\wt to h 1W We marked at.^try low Prices toflsake loonrfor.olhttshipn ents FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES,?ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHORCH. Wholesale and, Retail Agents^for; Niramo and BJair'a.Standard.Seeds.



I WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTKITTEP. IB' ._. .X. — — — — eh il- () UR Sfcock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUUJKGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. iS CLASS crVT>°^ TNG p D P A c SRI5 R ' l^ ENTiB under the superintendence oL a FIRST ÜbAbb LUI i ER. Pdrfecfc Satisfaction Assnred. HATP, SHIRTS, SOARVE3, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Fto. BOOT DEPARTMENT, mZI RonTlTwn y Hwnwft y 7 r atttn i ion to ™ Stock of Ladks' and Gcnti«. Fi»b°Ji WoS*e2° ° BDER ' AND RfPAIRS PROMPrLY EXECUTED by >f W. fPvBRCW, HAST STREET. g 10.7 GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. «r -lit* -< I - i |- i liin mi M'llliMrT'»lT^»inr»TTTrTWTTriMT*'MKJßLlW||jaiJ_ — __^._^ M _ Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHKEP SHEARS of all ratikcp, including the following woll ktiown brands : .RISA. r JTIio Chenpest T U « BUA Ironmonger* T U U B --V m '.lUS > Also m Stock— TURKEY & WASHtTA OIL STONES. Don'c buy n Stono till you have inspected «.he " Cimmpiou " Bluck Turkey. I have also m stock— Linseed and other Oils, Lnmp BUclr, R< d and Blue Ruddle, and all Shearing Riq'iisitps, at bottom prices. Lawn Mow<»rr*, Lwn Mowers. Inspect my stock of Lif^WN MOWF.R3 before buying el^ewhrp. It will ssve your time mid money. I hold immooso stocks of TOOLS of every description — All of the very best makes, and v>arninted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Etc. One Tkul will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURION. 129 Colombo Street, Christchurch.



f News ia Brief. • • The contractors for the new frerz" work 3at Fairfield advertise m this is3ue 1 bricklayers and carpenters. Who was it built for? Probably ( largest hat yet Been m Ashburrnn is on vii at the Clothing Factory, East etrect. n > Q . Mr , W * CorJ g r eve, ironnv nger, Burn* btreefc, has a new advertisement m tl issue, announcing the opening up of she shears, lawn mowers, etc. Intending aompfititore are reminded th " entries for the sports to be hold on Thin « doy neX ft by the A.AC, and AC, mti ■a Domain, close to-morrow nicht with tl Secretary. Tn-morrow (Saturday) atnoon Mesßra Nio< Bros, will offer at their Central Mart, < account of Mrs Leahy, a large quantity household furniture and sundries, alio gi harness, lady's bicyole, etc. Thrse about I farnieh should have a look m here, as it is chance that seldom offer:. The whole go< Withont reserve. latest Items- Was it a Rock? -A Press Associate wire from Wellington this afternoon says :- It has transpired that the Tarawera- whil entering the Bluff harbour on Friday las struck some submerged substance, which i believed to be the same patch of rocks whel the Monowai struck on August 30, 1897. A diver was sent down to examine the vessel and found her to be uninjured, the onlj evidence of the contact being some pain' Bcra.ped off. W an tea TO LET.—A Fiveroomed House with Scullery m Peter Street. Apply Maxi. Office. io 62 WANTfiD-A Good General Servant who can milk. — Apply to Mrs Bonifant, Wakanui. 10 52 WANTKD Known— S. Hardley has a Seed Sower to Let. Will sow m all weathers. io 53 A SHBURTON Christian Endeavour Uon- XJL vention is postponed till Thursday, November 3. Endeavourers please note. 10 56 WANTED Known — The Postponed Tinwald Winter Assembly will be held this evening m the Templar Hall. I Doorß open at 8 o'clock. 10 57 WANTED TO LET — A seven acre paddock, at back of County Sale- yards. Apply to Mr Purnkll, Mont- gomery'a Buildingß. 10 50 WANTED, Parents to know that the next term of the Cookery Class commences on Saturday, BCh October, at 1.30 p.m., m the Borough Schoolroom. AH iuiencling pupils please attend.— W. J. ?ILCOCK 10 61 DIAfiIKS for 1899— full supplies, Rough, Commercial, and Pocket— now m. All the latest woiks at published prices for cash. A lot of popular authoc'B works at 25 per cent eff published prices. Cricketing, Fi-hing, Lawn Tenuis, aud Croquet material just imported for this season. Lowest cssli prices.— H. M. Jones. WANTED Known— That we h.-.ve opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Waehiug and Cycling Gloves. Special hnes m Ladies,' Embroidered Hose Sunshades aud Umbrellas, per Rungitira.— Mitchel & Turner. SHKEP DOGS.— On Saturday NexT, October 8, Mr D. Thomas will sell by auction m the Arcade, Tlnee Sheep Dogs ab 1 o'clock. 10 23 "OABBITTERS or others may have one X\) or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Old, for cost of this advertisement. Apply Mail Office. 9 243 V)Tr ANTED Known— That our new Dress » T Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-uute costume should give us ;tn early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Diesa Fabrics now showing. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— That., when the wind is over ay.d when the dust ia gone and Ashburton Housewives commence their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner are the people for all desciip ions of House- hold Furnishings, and thoir new goods are 1 now opened. WANTED KNOWN. -Miss E. Baunks begs to tliank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to fay she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection iv Children's | Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladie'a own material made up. | , 10 15 WANTED Known-MRs G Hamilton begs to inform the Public of Ash- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Laoe, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java aud Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, PerJine Araseno, Filoaslla, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 /~i REYHOtfNDS For Sale — The well- \JT known Greyhounds Saxon and Zcnobia. A good chance for a young sportsman. Apply Office of thia paper. DAVID THOMAS. " AHUADE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 44 Auctioneer. Tenders, TENDED mENDERS are invited for building House JL at Urrall. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my Office. Tenders olose on SATURDAY, October 15, at noon. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 10 59 R. BIRD. FAIHFIELD J ~~ FREEZING WORKS. TT7 ANTED— Bricklayers and Carpenters. Apply on the Works. 10 58 J. & W. JAMIESO.V. TIT ANTED AT ONOE, Teams to plough about 150 Aores of Grass Land, near Anarna Railway Station. For particulars apply to U. G. WRIGHT, 10 54 Surrey Hills. Smoke Now Venus.



Entertainments. ""•? QATUfiDAT OJSL} for *J October 8. h e TEMPLAR HALL, cv * Silver Coin Entertainment — " Phanta magoria of the duban War," and " Pum atfc aud Judy." Saturday — Matinee for oh fiis dren at 230 ; evenings, 8 p.m. e P Shooting Gallery after— li per ehot. 10 18 r iat yi'wiii»'»iiii»iii — naaa— — —— X3W— — ', s " NICOLL BROS. no . he CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS. » TO-MORE OW, t ß o \ SPECIAL ENTRY. Ok ' " tmmm cc "\li7E Bhall offer by Public Auction TC V V MORRo W a further consignment < I Af\ Cnseß p «me Eating and Cookin 4fcU APPLES. n Just to hand from thg >§tyx Apple Com _ pany. le -NIO'JLL BROS., !t JOHN R. BLAND, ? 10 55 Auctioneer. a \ CENTBALAUCriONKOOMg ■ TO-MORROW, , "IX/TRS LEAHY, having leased her houae , -LVJL to Dr Bolger, haa instructed ua to > Sell by Public Auction m our Rooms on SATURDAY, Bth inßt., her \ HOUSEHOLD FUkNITUHB and SUNDRIES, viz: - --> GIG, HARNESS, SADDLES, SIDE- J SADDLE, LADIKS' BICYCLE. ALSO — Drawingroom, Diningroom, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture and Utenails, consisting of Sideboard,, Pierglass, Easy Chairs, Carpets, Hearthrugs, Fender and Fireirons, Pictures, C'ir- tains, Ornaments, Coal Scuttles, Ward- robe, Chests Drawers, Rocking Chair, Wicker Chairs, Oilcloth, Books, Kitchen Table, and many other items too numerous to detail. THE WHOLE ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. SALE AT 12 "O'CLOCK NOON. . NICOLIT BKOB., JOHN R. BLAM), 10 45 Auctioneer. g. _ j^rrrr^ Friedlanaer J3ros., Lirai'ed. , IN BANKRUPTCY. Ti/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, JIVjL have received instructions from the Deputy Official Assignee m Bankruptcy to Pell by Public Auctiou at their Auction Mirt, West Street, TO-MORROW SAIXTBDAY, OOTOBER 8, In the Estate of Mb John Mttxab, of Ash- burton, Saddler, a bankrupt, — Qhe Fqaiiy of Redemption m Town Section Nc, 269, corner of Moore Street and South-East Town Be!t, tiarefcher with woll-built Cottage and Outhouses thereon. Full particulars at sale. Sale ab 12 30 sharp. U. FIUEDLANDER, 10 3 Auctioneer AStIBURTON TROTTISG C .Uli MEETING. SALE OF I'IUVILEGEi. SATURDAY, "OCTOBER 16. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. are instructed by tho Committee of the above Club to sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on the above date, tho following privileges, — Lot I— PUBLICAN'S BOOTH Lot 2— CONFEOTIONEH'S BOOT I Lot 3— SA'.W OF RACE CARDS Lot 4-RIGHT OF SPORTS. Sale at 1 30 p.m. 10 47 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. ASH BURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Tl/r ESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros , Ltd , JLYJL are instructed by the Commiitee r.f the above named Association to sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart as above :— Lot I—Publican's1 — Publican's & Luncheon Booth No. 1 Lot 2— Publican's Booth, No. 2. Lot 3— Confectioner's and Luncheon Booth Lot 4- Sale of Catalogues. Lot s—Right5 — Right to Sell Green Fodder for Stock on ground. Full particulars at Sale. Sale at 1.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 46 Auctioneer. | El u!"...'...j. ?.' --?''Li.'ii-i...';LL 1 .! !"-_.' j.'_i_.™q I Public notices I RAMBLER BIGYCLEB. I HAVE JUST RFCEIVED a Consign- ment of the Neatest, Strongest, ard most Comfortable Machines io the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A fcPKCIAL LINE OK LADIES' MACHINES, Are fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc Cyclists and others are invited to c%U and inspect these maohines, Terms and Priooa Fasy for RAMBLERS. 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. TANORBD STREET PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. — Established 1876. — C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SI3N WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAINER, GLAZrER, ETC. FIRST-CLASS MATERTALS, COMPETENT WOHKMEN. PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Prices as law as possible, oon&istent with the very best ivork. Ad vioa and designs for decorations free of cost. Skilled workmen sent to any part of the district. 11OZJJK I'M} A



GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS." (o) FLOUR REDUCED d©<3 lO* per Ton KEROSENE „ 3* per CS»«f 52 AP » &* per Box TK A „ 3ti per lb HAMS AND BACON-A Choice lot of Side,, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed graiu fa I. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :— A bTrTT?V A WSS DSi ARROWROOT,! JJAKLiHY, BLUE, BAKTNft PnWTYR'R ""S BISCriTS, B el I RR i^Tsllb S ,. UANDLE3, COFFtfE, CURRIE POWDTfR O"^^ CREAM of TARTAK,COR N MoUR ' vSi 1 CAKDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT, F §B- GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, H^?;« KEROSENE LIME JUICF, Jams, marmalade, matches M ???ms£^ OATMEAL, RAISINS, SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BICE, JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NtMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS, Vegetable Seeds 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 matkefc. We hare also m stock a Firat-clasß BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which canaot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VF.RY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Kaw and Boiled Linseed 'Oils al*a m stock. k Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan*, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST BOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR " GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. ' Goods delivered daily. Orriere by Poßt promptly attended tc. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOEES AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MABKET HOUSE, BURKETT STREET. ASHBUKTON. 4S-



F. FERRIMAIS. FOR SALE, j A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, Situate 1£ mile from Ashburton. riIHE Property consists of twenty acres of X land, well watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built three-roomed House, Uhaffhouse. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouee. This should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a sma'l figure will be ac oepted for (he goodwill. Full particulars on application P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.B. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having » goad frontage on the main thoroughfare and olose to the Domain, which is superior m ■ome respects to having a park cf your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the coat is distributed amongst, the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspec- tion invited. Further particu'ar* on application- F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. maRESHING PLANT m good order, JL eDgine by Aveling and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRESSING. FOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob- tainable is fine Green Bone Dust. Pat up m one and two lb. bags. F. FSRKLMAN, FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills Street. Good value and a comfortable home m close proximity to Domain and Public Sohool. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN,



FISON'S TUltt IP FERTiLISEJR. "^TOW LANDING, ex ship " Hermione." Special Turnip Fertiliser, delivered m lots of two tons and upwards, at 82s nett per ton, ex ship, Lyttleton. Pison's Superphosphate, at 78s 6d netb per tou, ex bhip, Lyttelton. Send orders at once and save storage and handling chargea. 10 34 (tEORGK G. STEAD & CO. | Important Notice* OWING to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmun, I have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE OK CLOTHING DRAPERY, & BOOTS. The New Season's Goods are now m, and tbia is ek firsfc-olaea opportunity of seeming a serviceable Salt or Dees& for the coming holi- days. 1 have also instrue'ed Mr F. E. BAILEY who is now m chi rge cf the Crockery! Ironmongery, and Grocery Department?, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS A^E ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. . ___ 10 16 SMITHFIELD (LATE G. T. SMITH. J T. PITT BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has added a GREENHOUSK Department to this old established business, and that he is prepared to supply a)] kiuds of Pot Plants at Chrisf church prices, iucluding Palms, Ferns, Begonias, — Tuberous acd Foliage — Zonales, etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbuoeous Plants of the newest varieties. The finest collection of Piomas and Cahlils m the colony. Tomato Plants strong, 9.1 per doz^n — reduction on takine large quantities. Butcon Holes, Ladies' Dreas Sprays Bouquete, Wreaths, etc, made up at Bhortest notice Pot Plants for hiring out to Weddings, SS%asL allklndß of I>arli68 ' at *-£ : Thp^aT>i^ f m



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. David Thomas—Notice re " Rambler " bicycles W. Congreve — New business advertise- ment C. Chapman — New business advertisement Cookery Class— Tomorrow, at 1.30, Borough schoolroom H M Jones— Diaries for 1899 J. A W. Jamieson — Wanted, bricklayers and carpenters at Fairfield freezing works Christian Endeavour Convention— Post- poned til November 3 Tinwald Winter Assembly — To-flight, m Templar Hall S. Hardley~Seed sower to let Wanted— General servant Nicoll Broß. — 40 cases of apples for eale to-morrow j D G Wright— Wanted, teams for plough- K. Bird-Tenderß wanted for building ; fceufle



Craighkad & Bebryman are now Belling the hew tnodel Maesey-Harris bicycleß at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the' convenience of purchasers; wood' rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies' machines.— (Advt) KOZiE XJEA l» pure