PARLIAMENTARY.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 31. The Council met at 2 30 p m. IMPREST SUPPLY BILL. Ad Imprest Supply Bill for £395,000 passed all its stages. BITLS ADVANCED. The following mersures pasEed their fiDal ■tapes — First Iff uderß Probation £cr Amendment Bill and the Divorce Bill. The debate on the sfconrt reading of the Advances to Settlerß Act Amendment Bill wa» resumed, and further adjourned. The Municipal Franchise .a- form Bill wbb re-commiited, aud a piovision was inßeited retaining the present method of voting by the latepayers on fioaucial wsues. The Bill parsed its final stages, and the Council adjourned at 5 o'clock.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 31 The House met at 2 30. *> LIGHT LOCOMOTIVES B'LL. The debate on the report of the Private Bills Committee on the McLean Light Looomotiveß Bill was resumed, and several speakers objected, on the ground that it ought to be a public measure, and that regulations under it should be framed and issued by local bodies instead of the Governor-in-Council. Mr R. MacKeczie moved that the Bill be referred back to the Committee. The debate was adjourned by 45 to 13. BILL PASSED. The amendments made by the Council m the Stratford Etectric Lighting Bill were agreed to, and the Bill was passed. Several returns were ordered, and the remainder of the afternoon sitting was devoted to formal business. Ihe House resumed at 7. 30 SECOND BEADING. Mr Field moved the second reading of the New Zealand Institute of -Surveyors Bill, which was agreed to after a debate. IN COMMITTEE The Testators' Family Provision oub of Estate Bill was committed afier a lengthy discussion on clause 2. _ Mr Guinness moved that the Chairman leave the ohair, m order to kill the Bill, pro visions of which he oontended prevented thrift and frugality. After discussion the motion was negatived by 29 to 8. Further discussion ensued on Mr McNab's amendment. Mr R. McKeuzie moved to report progrees and this was agreed to by 24 to 28. The Restraint! of Wagering Bill was committed. Mr Meredith moved to report progress on account of the lateness of the hour. This was agreed to by 28 to 14. Ihe House adjourned at 1 a.m.

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association — By Electrio 1 Telegraph. ' Auckland, August 31 , In the Supreme Court to-day the Grand . Jury found a true bill against Dr Orp en, charged with mnrder.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Alleged Breach of the Chattels Trans fer Act — Jameß Gill wbb charged with having Bold a horse m his posseesion over which Mr David Thomas held a bill of sale for £5 23. Mr Wilding appeared for the prosecution and led the following evidence:— Murdoch Bruce, a clerk m Mr Thomas's office, produced the bill of Bale, the signa tures of which he had witnessed.— David Thoma3 said that m November last accused bought a horse from him, and asked for credit as he was going away to the shearing. Witness gave him three months credit and book security over the horse for £5 2-i. Had oautioned accused on several occasions not to sell the mare, but he sold it to one Hick man, though he denied all knowledge of it. The mare had since been sold to one McLeod by Hickman. Had had conversations with the accused on the tubject within tho last ten days. Remembered Gill asking for a renewal of the bill after BheariDg waß over, but the bill was not renewed. — Thomas Hickmaa eaid he was a storekeeper at libwald* Accused came to him m Novem ber last and offered him a mare for 103, which he said waß lame, and had a wound m one of its legs. The mare was offered for 10s becauße Gill said he waß going to the shearing, and did not know what to do with her. At that time Bhe was worth no more than 10a. Did not get a receipt, act accused aaid that m the presence of witnesses it waa not necessary. Paid him 5s at the time and another 5a afterwards. On asking for a receipt, Gill said, " Do you think I Btole the horse!" Witness treated the mare for her wound, aDd on her recovery Bold her to McLeod for £7. In reply to accused, witneßß said he had no recollection of telling accused that he had a paddock at Laghmor into which he could turn the mare. A few weeks afterwards accused asked witness not to sell the mare, but witness said he would sell it to the first man who offered. Accused offered no objection to thia, but said he would like the mare back. It was an out and out sale, and accused had no right to buy the mare back. The sale took place m March. — Jameß McLeod, sheep drover, said he bought the mare from last witness m March last. It had been m his possession ever since, and was then outside the Court.— James Gudßell, storekeeper, Tinwaid, said he knew accused, and remem bered seeing him at Tinwald m the early part of November laßt. He had a mare with him, which he wanted witnesß to buy. It waa the Bame mare as that outside the Court. Did not want the mare and refused to buy. Did not remember the price, if any was named.— Constable Bade arreßted accused last Friday. Said that accused had stated to him that he never looked upon the transaction with Hickman as a sale, but had given him the horse to turn out at Laghmor. He said he only remembered getting 5s from Hickman. Accußed was committed for trial. _ Civil Cases. — Friedlander Bros. v. Hoi borough, £10 10s sd ; Swanson v; Baker, £2 6i Bd. — Judgment for plaintiff by default.

FEARFUL ACCIDENT.

A Young Girl Burned to Death A terrible thing happened lasb evening at about six o'clock at the houße of Mrs Brown on the N.E. town belt As her second daughter, Fanny, a girl of about nine years of age, was attempting to lift some cooking utenail off the fire, the flames caught the cotton dress she was wearing, and she was coon enveloped m flame. Her mother and elder sister were out at the time, and she had beenleftinohargeof the younger children, but as they could give her no help she ran outside and rolled herself on some bags that were on the ground; but they took fire also, She then tried to extinguish the flimes by rolling herself on the grass at hand. But this experiment failed her, and m her fright and pain she ruehed to the hou6e of a neighbor. By the time she reached the neighbor's friendly help she was a mass of fire from knees to head. Mra Stills, the neighbor whose house the girl sought, did what she could, and Dr. Hunter was sent for, but the victim was past any effort of his to save her life or do more than alleviate as far aa he could the terrible pain of her burns. The doofeor foresaw death within a few hours and at about half-past five this morning his propheoy was fulfilled, when death ended the little girl's sufferings. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

THE BATTLE OF THE GREEK.

Both parties were busy at the intake ycßterday. The mill party kept the traction engine, plough, and scoops busy re-opening the intake, and the County Council men were equally busy filling m agin. The mult was at the close of the day that things were much as they were ab early morn. Both pa ties had men on the watch all night, and this (Thursday) morning saw greatly increased forces on the ground. The County Council men must have numbered at leaßt forty, and wiih ihis foice at hit; dipoßa' the County Ccuncl commander Rt once commenced to strengthen his position, fiist by burying the plough, which h d been left urprotecsed tear the water, and a cftb : es length from the engine. Thiß necessitated bringing the orgir.e roarer the ;;lon.r.h, to get it out ; but iv this the millers' men faiied, aB the CouDty Council meu swarmed routil the engine, and m a few minutee had so undermined the hind wheels that she sank till the fire-box was on the ground, and the whole engine left canting over at an üb pleaßant angle. The advantage thus gained . by the County Council force made it p'.ain | to the mill detachment that they were out numbered, and that it was useless to con tinue the unequal struggle. At about ten o'clock this morning a truce was agreed to. Thus at noon to-day the mill creek was dry, and the sew race running full. It was rumoured that the mill contingenb would be reinforced this afternoon, and an attempt made to release the engine, and it is possible that things maybe lively. Operations were expected to be resumed at 2 p.m.

CALEDONIAN FANCY DRESS BALL.

The Caledonian Society'a fancy dress ball — which has now come to be looked upon as an annual function — was held m the Odd fellows' Hall last evening. It was au exceptionally brilliant affair m every way. The weather was a little threatening m the afternoon, but the evening was fine with bright moonlight, bo that the country members ard friends were present m force, and nearly 300 people were m the hall when the b g procession of couples m the grand march moved m serpentine order over the floor to music provided by Gate6 J 8 band. The dresses worn were veiy varied m character, m faotmore characters were represented than has been the case at any previous similar gathering, and Borne of them, especially on the ladieb' aide were remarkably pretty. The ladies had ransacked the realms of poetry and romance for their ideals, and were particularly effective, while the gentlemen had sought theirs m many walks — the army, the navy, and the voluuteere ; "jealous China, strange Japan" contributed stray representatives, while a fierce sample of "the unspeakable Turk" appeared m the person of a well-known flemington farmer; Spain, " feudal realm of old romance" was there, too, her sponser wearing a very neat dress, more Moorish perhaps than Spanish, but picturesque withal ; and amongst others representing the groteEque Bide of life was a well got up "Touchstone," trom Shakes peare's "As you like, it." A full list of the " characters and their representa tives had been collected for us by ihe Secretary, but was unfortunately mislaid, co that it cinnot be given with this notice, a fact much to be regreUed. Among ; the other amusements provided were step dances by Messrs Sullivan and Treston, ( songs by Mr Hammond, and an exhibition of Mr John Lambie's graphophone, which , was placed on the fb.-r of the, hall and trolled out •• Maggie Mooney " with sufficient clearness to be heard all over the hall. Mr Lambie took a "record" of the piping of Mr James Scott to the Highland Schottischo, and repioduced it immediately afterwards to the delight of everybody. Three cheers were given after the grand march for the ingleeide committee and the M.C , very well deserved CDmpliments indeed. Having said that Mis Buffam was caterer, all has been said that need be said m that connection, the excellence of her work m that capacity being so well known. Dancing wua kept up till shortly after two o'clock.

SPORTING.

5.0.J.0. SPEING MEETING. United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph

Timaru, September 1 The weather is fine for the S.OJC. Spring Meeting, and the attendance is excellent. Results : — Hcntees' Hurdles, of 30 soys ; 1£ mile — Kuku 1, Jib 2, Glenore 3. Won easily. Dividend - £54. Maiden Plate, of 25 boys ; Beven fur longs. — Epaulet 1, Crusader 2, Refugee 3. Won by a length. Dividend — £3 10s. Timaru Cup, of 110 bovb ; one mile and a quarter — Caßtashore 1, Maremma 2, Sequin 3. Won by a head. Dividend — £6 16s. Trot.— Joker 1 : distanced 15 others. Dividend— £10 163.

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Garcia Dealt With.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegr&ph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 1, 11.20 a ra, Guabdian Office 11.30 a.m. Washington, August 31 Ab an outcome of the recent friction between the Cuban leaders and the American officials, the Ouban pro visional Government has removed General Garcia for writing protests to General Shafter and thwarting the American plans.

News m Brief.

The proprietor of the Pelham Poultry Yards invites inspection of the etock any day (except Sunday) between 12 and 3. Borough Council Nominations — There were six candidates nominated to-day foe the vacancies on the Borough Council— the three retiring Councillors, and MfFßrs George Andrews, J. H Maynard, and J H Pauling. The poll takes place on September 8.

iliffl a-HJ3^TON GOAHDJAN; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1898.



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SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR FLOUR Fit ('M FLETCHER BROS, AND BAKING YOUR OWN BREAD. TX7E HaVE Reduce! the Price of BEST ROLLER FLO Rhy ST>- prr Jon, JL and are prepared ioimke hLi.l further ie, uolioiis for lou'jotß- ii timber we are selling far below Mill YYi.o!e£alo Ptice. Rl,? r « a w ?5 daOti ? DS i «. High 5, 8t Teßt Keroaeue. Great ReductioDH m F.« I Netting, oirSa? mP p FlDe8 ' ne S " g " " f ' M loWer lhn an y l lher « t ""- " l Uur Jiaga of Sugar Guaranteed over weight. IST Oontraotorß and Largo Consumers liberally dealt with. Standard Seeds. Standard Seeds. VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d Per Packet. FLOWER SEJ- DS, 1 d Per Packet. // WfMlllMwifMMj]iMsr* '^ rr - -!=£? tv-Hi-i-.-..^- ty~r£* S m** K«SSSSI BJiiSSa Fiiii^Sl \ SEED POTATOES. BEVD POTATOES. From the best growers m North Canterbury and Oamaru. We have the followine var.etiea instook at prtaent :-Beauty of Bath, Breeze's Prolific; Bath Kidneys, Bruce. Beauty of Hebron, Early Vermont*, Fluke Kidneys, Robin Adair, etc, etc MANGOLD SEEDS -Mamouth Long Red, Golden Tankard, Yellow Globe, Golden Ixlobe, etc. We have also m stock all varities of Turnip Seeds, Garden and Field Carrot, Brown—^ Spanish Onion Peed, Gorse Seed, Cuprisaua Macrocirpa, also Tiee Lucerne (the great) drought resisting plant), and Paefaluno Dilitatum (a very valuable hardy grass). FLETCHER BROS., ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeeper* and Hawkeis allowed a very liberal discount. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIK'S STANDAKD 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 market. We have also m stock a First-claas BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which caneot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VKRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils aiwavs m stock, • * Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan?, and Enamelware. Fplendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forke, etc. CHEAPEST HtUSE IN ASRTURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY ;AND HARDWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orrers by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT ; MERCHANTS, MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEEDCLEANING 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 I can supply best RYEGRAfeS, weighing from 26lbs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVE KS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HFRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURN T PS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRfcloii,, Em 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 -Is 7|d PER DOZEN.] WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL' ALSO- FBNCING WIRE, BABB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale, T HAVE the following Choap Properties for Sale,— 12Q0 Acres near Chertaey^ either larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. • 1690 Acres Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. 500 Acres Westerfield, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres not far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all iv gras«. 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 100 Aores perpetual lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, AJSHBtfBTOS,



Mir.NFR & THOMPSON J| VI-: much p'eacuie i^ announcing that they w. 1 hold a ■ -*- [o Gieat Bale cf Pianos & Organs FOE TEN DAYS, o Commencing MONDAY, August 29. THE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT Mr H. JM. JonesV, East Street, AND MR C. D. 1 IGHTBAND wi'l be m attendance to show Intending Customers , »nd to Canvass the District, and can bo consulted at the Somerset Hotel after 6 p.m. Pianos by the Principal Leading English and German makerß for I! LOWEST CASH PHIOES, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS, For one, two, or three years. ORGANS from monthly payments of 10s each. PIANOS from monthy payments of 20s each. Pianos and Organs taken m Exchange as part payment for New liiotiumeuta. Now is the time to buy. Inspection invited. H M JONBsTaGENT. 8 234 MELLOE'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT, j rpOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WJfi STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTK. OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooterp, 9s 6d ; Children'a Aiikle Strap*, la ; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4* lid. Thousands of other prurs at the same Cutting Prices. W You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "CIOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY 07H R CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by BKOW., Limited., DAVID TIIOMA* 1 , THIS N.Z,. FARMEBS CO.oPJbiRA,IIVE A StsOCIAIION OF C!AJNTX£:i«I3Lri3,Y, Limited., or AX^I3 EJ JLIT ROBEIMi?, AG-ta.Wl 1 , OANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIUY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 ;&&*"*(& F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- t. h ondrill J [c. uhdbill.] PANY, Limit. d. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS AftJL§j9lSL "■'' JSfo TT' SPECI ALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur "^^Wi^^^S^^^^^"'" VJ nips, Rape, aud any other crop, and tesasMA-w- fc .' n to suit any description of soil. "~" GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties of rp rr TTVmPTTT Avn nn this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices on ap P 3i- x rL ' UiNUruXilj AiNl^ UU., oation. Allowance made for quantities. ._ Lettera will receive prompt attention. T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. NICOLL BROS., tanorbd street, ashburton. "nTQrn"DTr«n Ar<T7\irr«a Private Address, Peter Street, directly JJIOIKIUI ALrJiIN ±D. behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of 8 128 Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUN- SPEOIAL ORDER. CILLORS. PrT«,™ xTnainn •i. i • T HEREBY give notice that the following ÜBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that X Persons have been duly nominated at m pursuance of the River Boards Act Candidates for the office of Councillor, 1884, section 88, and of the Biver Boards V)Z ._^ Act Amendment Act, 1885, section 10, and ' ,, 7Tr rT.  .^. VT^^. „ the Rating ,ct, 1894, section 37. the ? A K 2^ F w V ri^H AJ^^ DREWS Wakauui River Board will, on the 3rd day £I^?^^^ BAK£R of SEPTEMBER, 1898, make and levy a }*i- ' ,? GENERAL RATE for r,he year ending on | Rl> WIN GFI PLD HANMER the 318 b day of March, 1899, on the ratJlblo J T °,??L B H£^ M o Y £^ values of the rateable properties within th< JAMhS Hfc.JNKY PiiULIJS<T. Wakanui River District, on a graduated Aud I further give notice that, a Poll for scale, according to the classification of th< the Election of THRKP] of the above lands m the district, m the minner follow- mentioned Candidates will be taken at the ing, that is to Bay— On all properties include^ Boroug'i Council Chambers, Baring Square m the first class, one half-penny m the £; west, on THURSDAY, the eighth day of on all properties included m the second class, September, 1898, commencing at 9 a.m., one farthing m the £; on all properti s and closing at 6 p.m. included m th? third ciaas, one-eighth of a H H FOOKS penny m the £. The said rate to be paid Wai-,',-,,!.,,. r»ffi™- in one sum onthe2otn day of SEPTEMBIiR, Returning Officer. 1898, and that the Rate Book is open for Ashburton, September 1, 1898. 912 inspection at the Office of the Wakanui T 1 ..':.._. __; j River Board, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. HFNRY SAMUEL BROWN, HhKKY bIbPHENSON- -861 Chairman Wakanui River Board. UENRY STJ3PH&NSON LONGBEACH KOAD BOARD. . _ Alr . _ . % (successor to Alfred Harrison.) — — Established 20 yeare. IN Accordance with the provisions of the ArrPTTDMH'wu tawii i?rtati? aktt» Road Boards Act, 1882, Section 114, LAND ESTATE AND and the Rating Act, 1894, Public NoLice COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER is hereby given, that it is the intention of the Longbeach Road Board to make and TTTtftfTrTV QirfQ *t r ;^« af««t levy a GENERAL RATE on the rateable WSL S, f i value of the whole of the rateable property V Jvk'RV S S-fS v \ Mo 1 > i i, a t 8 h! f ° £ l0 T <££?*£ SsZ£^ul^dtu'rni- ™^^ny p 2^%f i^iir^ h i d d x oe s s a r de on Goodaplaced m m - v of a penny m the £ ; for the year commenc- ing on the Ist day of April, 1898, and en ?-' -j-.nr. QAr w a arr a tv i ml on the 31st day of March, 1899, payable TP° R S , ALE ~ Second-Hand Bicycle m one instalment on the 30bh day of Sep- -*- nearJ y new « tember, 1898 ; and that the Rate Book is „„.„„ _. mo '^7 rTT , . m „, „,._ now open for inspection at. the office of the CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, Longbeach Road Board, Bullock's Arcade, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES Ashburton. SEEDS, etc., JAMES BISHOP, Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Chairman of Longbeach Road Board. 8 193 Agent: T T ~~^ ' — Norwich Union Firo Insurance Company Jit Li U" 1 JN . & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. . ™~~™ PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ' A CONCERT AND BALL will be held ments from «Os per month. rX. m the Elgin Sohoolroom on FRIDAY, • September 2, m aid of the Children'a "FTR'NPY STTT,PP"Ii l "NlS!n\r Prize Fund. Admission— Concert, Is ; Ball, XUM«.Ki OliiiJriiiirsbUW, 2s 6d. Refreshments provided. «b the -««-,,*««« Puw. gs4 AUCTIONEER,



( D. THOMAS. | "" AKOADE. { fcAIUUDAY, SEPT. 3. T HAVE reci ived instructions from the .JL Sergeant of Po'ice to Sell by Public Auction on the above date,— 1 CHESTNUT GELDING, broken to Saddle. D. THOMAS, 9 2 Auctioneer. A~R CAD E. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. Vi, 1898 ]VT V NEXC HORSE FAIR will held, on the above date, FOR WHICH IAM NOW BOOKING j ENJ RIES. DAVID THOMAS, 8 228 Auctioneer. NICOLL BROIHERS. H. F. NICOLL. L. A. NICOLL, NICOLL BEOS. CENTBAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET. WE have the pleasure to that having made satisfactory arrange- ments with Messrs T. Bullock and David Thomas, we have decided to hold WEEKLY AUCTION SALES OF CATTLE. PIGS, AND POULTRY. EVERY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON, m the Yards at the rear of our premises, and adjoining the Arcade. Entrance from Tuncred Street, by right-of-way at text of Uuion Bank. We have a weekly consignment of small STORE PIGS promised ua for some time to come. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STRhiET. SPECIAL Entries of Spring Cirr, Drapery, Clothing, Ironmongery, and Furniture. PleaqeNote— Sale of the above will com- mence 'immediately on conclusion of our outdoor live stock eale on SATURDAY NEXT, September 3. J. R. BLAND, Auci'iiieer. NICOLL BROS., 9 1 Auctioneers and Ayents. JNicoll Brothers, [ff. F. NICOLL] [L. A. NiCOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND tSTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTBAL AUCTION EO.MS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S^LES OF C&TTUi-, PIGS & POULTKY, Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Fntranca by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of Merchandise, Furniture, and Pro- duce, m cur Rooms EVERY SATUR- DAY, ct-tnnitJticiug immediately on con- clusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current r.aee. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Waohsmann 4; Co , Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips, Mangels, Cat rots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement u Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust) Monies, ranging from £300 to £55000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USlfiD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attei.tion. NICOLL~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on { their own account can book spaca at any timejto suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTEICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 Miss Barratfs School WILL RE-OPEN SEPTEMBER stb, inst, Subjects Taught : — English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. MISS BARRATT will be at home from ' September 3rd, inst. 9 7 i ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD^ ING SOCIETY. SHAREHOLDERS are reminded that Tenders for the purchase of the 38ch Appropriation of £301, will olose TO- MORROW, at 5 p.m. CHAS. J. STVCHB, § SocreUrvi



WAKTFD Known— The next Tinwold I \A inter Assembly will be hold ou ] FRIDAY, remember 9th next. 9 11 j TOST— Piece of Wo teh Chaiu wilh bar] -J and coin. Finder much obl'ge by 1 , leaviug at Mail Office. 9 5, POUL'IRY Faucets and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowla will fiud ie to their advantage to visit the Pet.ham Yards, auy day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays. SMITH MACK WELL thanks iho people of Ashburton aud District for theii liberal support duriug the past 3 yrars, anrl having lately bt at ted m the Fiui* Business, askß for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices marked m plain figures. Apples from 3 a pouud. Smith Maukwkll, Finite: cr & Umbrel'a Maker, Nr-xo Mr PalcbiugV, East Street, Ashburtou. 9 6 NEW Cheap Editions of Standard and Popular Worka at Great Reductions for Cash (Chartres' Stock). New Books— A Daughter of Strife, Leddy Marget, Warned Off, The Triumph of Death, A 'Irue Heart, An Episode m A ready, The Siren, The Sinner, On the Crosa Roadß, Helbeck of Bannisdale. — H. M. Jones. FOR BALK, Cheap— Strong Tn»p; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 F riedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 67 X U H _bALt- SEED 5 " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN ; FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. t TT7"JS effer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less thu usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing oliente We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bnos. Ltd., Vlir® HA VIS FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m tie Oaraaru district. TCTSOAN WHEAT, perfectly clean aud grown at tl.e Forks. • A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygraee, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Csover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very Lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. T. Bullock. TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated inTancred Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LfclT, AT a low rental, viz 53 6d per week. Shop and Premises fronting Eaststieefc south. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR Ta L E . SECTION No 125. fronting Thomas street, together with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~ TOWN SECTIONS. ' PERSONS desirous of building are invited to inspect the list of Town Sections I have for sale, varying m price from £15 to £48 10d eacb. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR ifALE, SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing £ acre, fronting Main South Road and ) Railway. The owner having settled m the .North Is.'and is desirous of disposing of them at once. Apply T. BULLOCK Tenders, ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for taking one JL Root Crop off about four acres m Domain. Particulars at Town Clerk's Office, where tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 7th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 9 13 Secretary. TENDERS. rpENDERS will be received at my office t X up till four o'clock, September 3, for ' Renovating large Block of Buildings m Ashburton. Specifications may be Been at Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, I I JAS. TURNBULL, i Architect-, J



NOTICE.— Mr NjAvman's Drag will leave the Post Office at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 2, for the Elgin Concert. 8 255 FOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver Spangled Polish at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. TO POULTRY BREEDERS.— Heginnera could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. LOST— Howe Whip m Tanored street, between Collier's corner and William 1 street. Fiqdor kindly leavs i»me at Mail pfflqc, n §10



i Sfnofsis of New Advmrtisbmenjs Proprietor of Pelham Yards — Prize poultry for sale David Thomis — 1 chestnut geldiog for sale at the Arcade on Saturday next j Lost — Piece of watch chain Smith Maokwell — Business notice Jas Turnbull — Tenders Mi»B JBarreett— Re-openicg of private school Loat — Horse whip Tinwald Winter Assembly— Friday next Ashburbon Industrial Building Society — Tenders.