MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Dbumkbnnkss.— Henry Nevin, who had been on the spree for a good many days, and against whom the Sergeant had also entered a charge of vagrancy, was fined 10a or forty eight hours, and was warned that if brought up again the charge of vagrancy would be gone into. — A fii ßb offender was let) off with a caution. Civil Cases. — In the case against S\rah Frisby for the traintenance of her step children. His Worship gave judgment. Be fiaid m effeco that the two elder girls were of an age that took thttn out of the reach of the Act. The boy was of such an age that he might with assistance be &be to earn hia own living, and it might b- suggested to his atep-mother to make some al owanoe. If that were not done, his case might form the subject of further proceedings. Aa to the twin girls, His Worship found that they Oktne under the p.ovisioDß of the Act. He found also that Mrs Frisby was not a fit person to have the custody of those children, ; and he would order that she pay 40a a week for the support of Olive and Ellen Frisby, the twin girls m question. He would also, pending an application to a higher Court for the appointment of a legal guardian to all the children, temporarily appoint Edwin - Horsey m that capacity.— Hard ley v Miiller, £15. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Crisp for defendant. The claim was for sinking a veil on a eeotion occupied for defendant. Plaintiff m evidenoe said that he had entered into a contract with MoKendry to sink a well and find water fur £4 10a. After going down over 40 feet plaintiff found that water was nob available easily, and seeing that the contract) would be a loss he threw up the contraot. McKendry and he had further conversation, and asked witness to go on at £10 Witness refused, but said he wouid go on at £15— no water no pay. McKendry would nob agree, but subsequently Mr Muller said he would pay £15 for water, and lfc waß under Mr Mutter's assurance that he went on with the £15 contract. He put the well down 64 feet and the work had cost him m all £40. Knew MoKendry was the proprietor of the property, and that hii brother-in law was only the tenano. By Mr Crisp — Muller did not Bay when he came about the work that he was representing McKendry. — S. Hardley, sen., was m the plaintiffs office when Muller came about the work. McKendry's name was not mentioned m the conversation.— B. Hardley, jun., brother of the plaintiff, said that a good flow Was obtained, and he had assured Muller that the flow would be for all time. Mil ler b&id he would not piy till the work had been passed, and referred him to McKendry. McKendry said something about Phil Norman, and put him off, bat did not pay.— John Donovan said the water flow was abundant. Muller used to come and look at the work. By Mr Crisp — Muller told witness to tell Hardley that a brass oylinder would have to be put on, but he did not say that McKendry had ordered it. —Mr Criap said the defence was that the defendant was not liable, but that his land lord was, and would pay when the work was satisfactorily finished, which it was not now. A. J. Muller, the defendant, said he was a tenant of McKendry, who had beeu m negotiation with Hardley for water. Told McKendry that he must have water or he would leave the property. McKendry told him to go down and arrange with Hardley for £15. Went to Hardley and told him what was wanted. When asked about pay witness said that McKendry's name was good enough if the job was satis factory. The old man Hardley asked whose property it was, and was told it was McKendry's. By Mr Crisp— Donovan was told that McKendry insisted on a braeß oylinder. The water was noc fit for use, being very dirty, and witness had to use rain and creek water. McKendry was will ing and anxious to pay when the work was done satisfactorily. They promised to Bend np a man to pump for a day bub they had not done bo.— AUer some further examina tion, it was agreed to adjourn the case for a weik, during which time plaintiff would make another attempt to get a proper supply of drinkable water.

WEEDING.

« Cox — Wilson. A very pleasing ceremony was tint whi.-h tookip'ace at Mr P. D ummond's, Lyndhurar, on Wednesday last, when Mr H. W. Cox, >,l Aehburton, was united m the boiulu of matrimony lo Mi?s Catherine M. Wilson, youngest daughter of Mr J. Wilaon, of Lyndhurtt. The ceremony was perfoxmed by the Rev Mr Riddle, Frenbyterian minister of Hakaia. The bride, who waa gi/en away by her father, wore a crehni luacre dices, with veil and orange blossoms ; also a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, ai d carried a handsome beqaet. She was at tended .by three bridesmaids — Mies Ross Cox and the MiEses Jane and Agnes Drum mond—who wore dresses of cream cash mere, trimmed with lace and ribbons. Each of the bridesmaids wore a gold band ring, also th« gift of the bridegroom, and carried handsome bouquets. Mr T. F. Hammond acted as best man. A group photograph of the bridal party was taken immediately after the ceremony, and later on a group of the guests was taken by Mr Cooper of Ash burton. The wedding breakfast, which was one of the most sumptuous that has been laid m the district for many yean, was pro vided by the host, Mr Peter Drummond, ip the woolshed, which on the occasion waß very tastefully decorated, fully sixty guests being assembled at the festive board. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the best man, Mr Hammond, and was heartily drunk, and responded to by the bridegroom. The heath of the bridesmaids waß given by Mr Drummond, and duly honored. This was also suitably acknowledged by the best man on behalf of the bridesmaids. The health of Mr and Mrs Cox, senr., was proposed by Mr A. D Lowe, and acknowledged by Mr Cox. Mr 6. Cox then proposed the health of Mr P. Drummond which was heartily drunk with musical honors. *• The ladies," «• Press," and other toasts were duly honored. AftertheceremoDy the happy pair left on their honeymoon amidst showers of rice and good wishes of assembled ftiends. During the evening a large number of guests arrived from all parts of the district, and dancing was kept up m the woolshed till an early hour, whioh for the occasion was brilliantly lighted with the electric light and looked exceedingly charm ing. During the evening several capital songs were given. The dance music w&s supplied by Mrs Satchell and Miss A. Cox, Messrs A. Walker and A. Bray. Side tables were loaded with refreshments, and the party broke up at about 3am , all having spent a very jolly time. The presents werenumerouß, useful, and oostly.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, September 14 The list for ihe September and October wool sa.lt 8 has c'o3orl, and 226,000 b.iles will be available. Tho arrivals from New Zealand by the Aotea aud Helois were the loSh ia time for Iho sa'e.-s. Aktvverp, September 14 At tho wool sales bidding was animated Merinos and crossbred wool?, which pre dominated, were calmtr. Out of 2259 bales o (Feted 1147 have been sold, at a rise of 10 centimes on the April rates. Good merinos and crotsbreis are unchanged. -•— T . I

CORRESPONDENCE.

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BAR ROOM ADVERTISING.

TO THK EDITOR. £jr, — I notice you record a new and model style of advertising m a hotel bar. Would you mind going a little further and let me know the names of the advertisers, already taking advantage of the opportunity. — I am, etc., Curio us.

rHB ABHBU?:TON GUARDIAN ; THURSDAY, StiJPMMBER 15, 1898



Ok the first) page to-day will be found a continuation of ".The Conscripts" and » report of the Addington stock rcarkeb, Messrs Nicoll Bros.' and Henry Stepheneon's reports on their weekly Bale ; on tbe fourth pige a budget of cable news. In onr report of Messrs Nicoll Bros.' auction sales which appears on our first page to-day a line of rape iB quoted at 2|i per cwt, whereas it should read £tl 3a 4d. We note with pleasure that Messrs H. and H. Seaton are meeting with the success they undoubtedly deserve with their electric eu- graviog machine, now being exhibited near the B»nk of New Zealand. Wo hear that over 300 watobes have already been en- graved by them since they opened last Fri- day. Ihe process of casing with gold is being exhibited m the window, and should prove a source of interest to many, and tbe South Afrioan eharpening atone whioh we hear praiied on all eidei aeem to qommand »n «D9rmoai i»lt. Mr Son^oq U*jw iQp^t >|W» PtJft WWl[|



S A Y E M ONEI BY BUYING YOUR FI-OUR FLETCHER BROS, AND BAKING YOUR OWN, BREAD. WE HAVE Reduced the Price of BEST ROLLER FLOUR by Sss per ton, and are prepared to make still further reductions for ton lots. Remember we are selling far below Mill Wholesale Price. * _____ ? fit, Gwa xT Re . duofcionß m Highest Test Kerosene. Great Reductions m Fowl Netting, Bfteep Netting, etc Finest Cane Sugar sold lower than any other Store m A«hburton, Unr Hags of Sugar Guaranteed over weight. O- Contractors and Large Consumers liberally dealt with. Standard Seeds. Standard Seeds. VEGETABLE SEKDS, 3d Per Packet FLOWER SEEDS, lcl Per Packet SEED POTATOiiS. SEED POTATOES. From the beat growers m North Canterbury and Oamaru. We have the following varieties m ifeock at present :— Beauty of Bath, Breeze's Prolific, Bath Kidneys, Brace, Beauty of Hebron, E»rly Vermonte, Fluke Kidneys, Robin Adair, etc, etc. MANGOLD SEEDS -Mamouth Long Red, Golden Tanfcard, Yellow Globe, Golden Globo, etc. We have also m stock all varitiea of Turnip Seeds, Garden and Field Carrots, Brows Spanish Cnion Seed, Gorse Seed, Cuprissus Macrocirpa, also Tree Lucerne (the great diought resitting plaol), and Paaialum DiliUbum (a very valuable hardy grass). FLETCHER BROS., ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and B'.air'e Standard Sseda. Storei e> pens andj Hawkers {allowed a very liberal discount. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. ~ J7OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STA^D ALONE). We do tl c leading Trade, and we mean to k*ep it. NOTK OUR PRICFS-Meo'B Good Shooter*, 9a 6<l ; Children* A»fcle ?tr p- 1. : Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4.- lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Gocd Biuchere, 4i lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. yoa F go Y °o WaDt * GOD EST B0 ° T « one thab will atiiDd wear, be tare MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOIiE, TANCRED STRF.F.T, ASHBUBTDIv STARTLING REDUCTIONS'" IN AGIUCri-TUBAL, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS FOR CASH. CLO VHiJE&S ENGLISH White Clover, 7d per lb ; English Alsike, 7d fper lb; English Bed I Clover, 6d per lb ; English Cowgrass, 6d per lb ; American Red Olover, Sd per lb ; Colonial Red Clover, 6d per lb ; Colonial Cowgrass, 6d per lb. TtTKINIJPSfi.- Green Top Abei deen, 50s per cwt ; Purple Top Aberdeen, 50a per cwt; Devonshire Gray Stone, 50a per cwt ; Imperial Green Globe, 50* per cwt ; Mammoth Purple Top, 50a per cwt; White Stone or Stubble, 50s per cwt; Carter's Elephant Swede, 50a per cwt ; Champion Swede, 50s per cwt; Fcsterfon Hybrid, 60i per cwt; Carter* EBeex Broad Leaf Rape, 30b per cwt ; Cocksfoot and Ryegrass ut yoar own price. 2d per Packet VECrETABLK SE^DS. 2 J per Packet 9d per dozen Paokets FLOWE RS?KED ». 9.1 per doz :n Paokets GARDEN TOOLS AND GORSE HOOKS AT LBS THAN COSr. Ab the Stock must be cleared oome early »nd secure sotr.e of the spoils, 50,000 CABBAGE LTtAJXTS. SO 9 000 WHEELRAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC. One Diessing according to Directions will thoroughly eradicate fc'cale Biight from Fiuit Tree?. Derwent POTatokk Derwcnt Ireland's Pride, either for Caokiog or Seed. From Orari. Premises open to 9 p.m. on Saturday evenings. PREMISES TO LET. Po^easion m October- J. SEALJHOD COL milner & Thompson"" TTAVE much pleasure m announcing that they will holdjk Great Sale of Pianos & Organs THE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT Mr H. M. Jones's, East Streer, AND MR C. D. LIGHTBAND will be m attendance to show Intending Customers and to Canvass the District, and can be consulted at the Somerset Hotel after 6 p.m. THE HAAKE PIANO, Specially Manufactured for Milner and Thompson, is undoubtedly the best value Tone, Qiality, and Finish, obtainable m the Colonies. A Shipment of JOHN BBINSMEAD AND SONS Pianos just opeced up. LOWEST CASH PRICES, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS? ifor one, two, or three years. ORGANS fron monthly payments of 10s each. [PIANOS from monthy paymente of 2Qa each. LAKGB VARIETY OF SHEEtIiUSIC 4d each or 3i dozen, -v Now is the time to buy. Inspection invited. 3, M, JOm^TAGtM%



rg Q) fib.*,**} t 'hr* ■•,!■ E S^tfpS/'^- J)*iry Bath Room 4-§ ; . \t\~'.. C| j>>gj """ ) %. -' it" \ Oww J / r x ' x J'Dw/ng Room j 'I w " , ,-■ 1 I so 6-/0 Lii- ■: J'.^ - -^ *fW "|^ . '" i . . o^ J \_ Mrd float J Bed Room *> J L x ~' front fiotw \ \ * _«_^—^ »^^_ -^ ... , -—■>_. V - it; a® •■■■■■•■^ p ' -0-3O- \ '. --;^:-> ' ' Uw - « . . f^Jor/t .]■■ .. iyK/fl*^ •-. • : " '" ' j ~0/o-~ \ i ■ ' : ---'- JjJ>A>l: || ■ ' " .- ; /^/>^, I 'f* \ | FOR SALE, SUBURBAN VILLA RESIDENCE, As per the above Plan. tIIHIS Property Bhould make a most desirable inveslment, either for 'occupation or JL as a source of revenue from rents. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. E xtension of Premises. 3 :o: | Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g « — — :o: Kj mHE Undesigned offers the whole of his Valuahlo and Varied Stock § X at UNHEARD Ob PRICES previous to and during extension «3 of rremises ;15to 20 par cent reduciion on all articles of £1 and over. J w Cnsfromera may rely on their Purchases beine what they are f^ w REPRESENTED, JtC. MURKAY'fe being the 125 MOST RELIABLE AND OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT j? t^ m the Trade m Ashourton. S H ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE 2§ to MOST APPROVED STYLE. S S CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT O 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, \ Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SHEET MUSIC, Id each, Songa and TO LET Pieoeß ; Young Ladies' Journal for * September ; Weldon's Ladies' Journal for s-vnTTAOW ™*n. t. <.> August; Weldon's Children's Baz«r;The Cf b,>,lyS « ft 71 Bccb J, on9 l we Bea Queen, 9d ; The Sailor's Sweetheart, 9d } situated oo Alford Forest Road. The Courtship of MauriQeßuokley,gd!N6W 4PP y m prTrrnnir a



MONSTER SALE WINTER STOCK NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dreß< Tweedo^ 7|d, lljd, and la per yard 1 worth; double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Nary la 6d, were 2s 3d. Fur Trimmings, various shades, 9£d, reduced to 6id. LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2a lid Sale Price 2s 3d.fi FLANNELETTES. Plain, Stripes, Checks, Tartans, & Flors patterns, all at greatly reduced prices BLANKETS & FLAIsNELI 8, Large Stock— Great Bargain*. Linen Tabling Is 3d <o k :.lOJd.J MEN'S & BOYb"' CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Capes. All at specially low prices for the Saleß. remnantsTremnants. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson, > CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- PANY, LIMtTKD. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORK* MANURES, .' FO';* GARDEN USE, May ba <b a'nel m cwt. batja from NICOLLBROS., DISIEIOT AGENTS. 128 TT AVING PURCHASED THE WATCH- MAKING AND JEWELLERY Businets of Mb S. Salek, I beg to solicit a con- tinuance of the*Bupport so liberally accorded him m the patt. J. V. de BEER. 9 68 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH. mHE ANNUAL REUNION of the JL Presbyterian Church will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22. Tea at 6 p m. Rev. James Gibb, of Dunedin, will lecture on " Scottish characteristics ac illustrated m the Drumtochty Sketches." Commencing at 8 o'clock. Rev. Mb Grant, of Leeston, and others present. Solo Singing and Music. Admission — la 6d. 8 160 RESERVED FOR J. V. DE BEER, (Successor to S* Salek) WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



THE DRESDEI PIANO COMPANY'S OF PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSIC, From @Os Monthly. Prom lOs 6d Monthly. ' ACCORDIONS, VIOLINS, Eto. OUR INSTRUMENTS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE " THE BEST." SI BRANCHES THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND. (o) address sar Corner ot East and Burnett Streets, JBENHY STEPfIENSON, Ashburton Agent.



General IN 1 o lice s. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mr Thomas Cliuuiank (lute of Wakonui) me respectfully informed that his funeral will move fcotn his U(e redrter.c;, P- tcr Street, Aahburton, TO-MORROW (Friday), 16th ioat., ut 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 129 Undertakers. Tenders, ASH3URTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. HHENDERS are invited for Leasing X Birough ReEerve 1689. Particulars at Borough Council Office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 19th inst. CffAS. E. FOOKS, 9 HI Town Clerk. DAVID THOMAS. AKOADE. SATTJRDAyT SEPT. 24, 1898 Sale ofstallions, { AFTER THE HORSE PARADE. I WILL SELL at the Aroade on the above date, immediately after the Parade, on account of various clients,— SEVERAL DRAUGHT & THOROUGH- BRED STALLIONS. Particulars m future advertisement! Other entries invited. D. THOMAS, 9 80 Auctioneer. AROADE. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 TI/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will bo held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 228 Auctioneer. MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONEY m any sums to lend on approved freehold security ab lowest rates of interest. Also small sums for Bhorb periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade i FOR SALE. A BARGAIN.— Owner leaving the Distriot, HOUSE of five Rooms, Scullery, Wa»h- house, etc., J acre land, well p 1 anted ] with fruit trees, situate m Tancred Streeb east. Also— Several Houses to be LET. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 9 100 Aroade ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. m HE SCHOOL will RE- OPEN for the X Third Term on TUESDAY, Septem- her 20, at 9 30 a.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, 9 131 Secretary. BROODY Hens.— Wanted a few Broody Hens. For addreqs, apply office of thU paper, - f



WANTED, furnished Houae, for Christmas holidays. Apply, Mrs Merton, Post Office. 9 132 NEWMANS Drag leaves the Poßt Office daily (week day's) at 7.20 a.m., for the New Freezing Works. Small charge to thu public. 9 103 NURSING.— Mks A. P. Brown, Ladies Nurse. Address, opposite Mr T. Williams, Tinwald. 990 FARMERS and others desirous of crossing their fowls wich Indian game, c&d obtain pullets at 53 each, at the Pelham Yards, Ashbarton. TO POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners could not make a better start than by . purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the beat; strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. NICOLL BROS. ', SHOW PIGEONS. 1%/TESSRS NICOLL BROS, will Sell on SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, the following exhibition Pigeons, from the loft of Mr M. Donohue, of Christohuroh :— Q PAIRS OWLS -jj PAIR RED BEARDS ! I PAIR TRUMPETERS These birds have already taken Beveral prizes, and should pay for themselves m one season m prizes alone. 9 134 PUBLIC NOTICES. POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING. nnHE MEETING called for the purpose X of Forming a New Racing Club for Ashburton has been POSTPONED till a Future Date, of which due notice will be given. D. THOMAS, 9 130 Convener. aiNWALD RACING CLUB. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of Members of the above Club will be held on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, at 8 plm. m Lagan's Hotel. A. A. FOOKB, 9 133 Seoretary. ASHBURTON RAGING CLUB. A SPECIAL General Meeting of Members XX. of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held at Devana'a Hotel on SAIURDAY evening »t 8 o'olook. 0. H. DOWDING, I



1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET f 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 I is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stook a Pirat-olaar BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA whioh oanßot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils alway m stock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. cheapest house m ashburton for groceries, crockery. :and hardware. * Goods delivered daily. Orders by Posfa promptly attended to. :o: SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT .MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY" ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uoatume Clothe, Is 9d, f2a 3d. 2s 9d. bought to cell at la, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2s 3d, 2a lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Oftßhmeres, Is 9d, bought to sell at ... M „. - i a 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, la 9d, bought to Bell at .„ .„ ,„, l 8 4d Ladiea' Macintoshes, all Bizea, 22a 6d, 23a 6a, 25b 6d, bought to sell at 12a 6d Ladiea' Jackets, all aizeß, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 6d, bought to sell at ... 8a 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, s^d, bought to sell ab , . ,„ „, mm 314 Striped Turkish Towels, lOJd, bought to sell at «. 6Ad Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell ab .„ ,_ „, tti -71,5 Boxeß of 2 dozen Safety Pinß, 4^d, bought to sell at »„ w ,„ 3J ■ IN CoDJunotion with the above Special Prices we'offer to make (m our best Btyle and finißh) Costumeß from Cloth Bpecially^designod for Coab and Skirt, for 3Os complete, MITCHELL & TURNER.



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