CABLE NEWS

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 26 Mr W. J. Galloway, a member o the House of Commons for Manchester has sailed for New Zealand, for tht purpose of studying the effects of the Old Age Pensions and Friendly Societies legislation. October 27 Dr Whit marsh haß been sentenced to death for the murder of Alice Bayly by means of an illegal oppration. JS;ew YoiiK, October 27. Knowlton, a Brooklyn millionaire, committed suicide by shooting himself.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Ued Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 27. ?i Council met at 2 30 p.m KAURI CUM INDUSTRY. ha Speaker ruled that the clause pro pel to be inserted by Mr Williams m the BriGum Industry Billi imposing an export ijp en gum, could not be accepted from a tnber, it being of the character that was rrved for recommendation by the Crown, "he Bill was^reported with amendments, a the .Standing Orders being suspended, * read a third time. Bir.L STRUCK OUT- Ihe greater part of the afternoon was ten up m diecuofriog a motion by the bister of Education to stiike the Relative Council Reform Bill off the tier Paper, it being eventually agreed t< i the voices. SECOND BEADING. The Land Drainage Bill, Mining Com. pies Bill, Native Townships Bill, and ♦vernmenc Loans to Local Bodies Act jneadment Bill were read a second time rter a brief discussion. The Council rose at 4.45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 26 {The House met at 2 30 p.m. THB MAIL SERVICES The Premier gave notice that to-morrow le would bring down resolutioDß providing ir a renewal for one year of the Sao Fran £Boo and Vancouver mail services. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Ministers- in reply to questions stated that the Land Purchase Commissioners would be instructed to report on the suitability for settlement of lands m the East ooast distriot. North Island, at present held m trust by the Hon Mr Carroll, and Mr Wi Pere, M.H.R. ; that the Government were not m a position to state whether or not the liquidator m the Guthrie companies had lodged with Mr Justice Pennefather a report on the position of the companies which was ordered to be prepared by Mr Justice Williams. KOAD DISTRICTS VALIDATION B:LL. The secon. reading ofihe Koad Districts Validation Bill, to deal with certain doubts iH to the legality of the constitution of Bveral Koad Boards m order to permit them t« take advantage of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, was agreed to without debate, and the Bill passed through sommittee. LAW PRACTIONERS BILL. The Hon Mr Thompson moved the second rsading of the Law Practioners Act Amend ment Bill, to permit of solicitors, who have been m active practice for five years, without examination practising as barristers. He pointed out that this system was m force m iome of the Australian colonies, and that m his colony solicitors practised m the Magis trates' Court, Police Court, Bankruptcy Dourt, and Native Land Court. A long discussion ensued, and the Minister briefly replied, and the second reading was agreed to by 40 to 15. , On the motion that the Bill be committed to-morrow, Mr Guinneaa moved an amend ment that it be referred to the Joint Statutes Revision Committee. He said the reason for referring tho Bill to the committee was that it was set up lo discuss if such amend ment to the law was m order, that when passed by Parliament it should reflect credit on the legislature. Unless referred to the committee it would be rushed through the House without proper consideration. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. (The Houße resumed at 7 30 p.m. Mr Duthie and Mr Sligo having spoken m eapporfc of the amendment;, on a division ib j was negatived by 31 to 17, and the motion Agreed to. KAURI GUM INDUSTRY BILL. The Kauri Gum Industry Bill was intro duced from the Council, and read a first time. With reference to this Bill the Premier said that the Inspector of Factories at Auckland had that day informed him that 70 more Austrians had arrived m that city. MINING BILL. The Hon. Mr Cadman m moving the com mittal of the Alining Bill, the second reading of which was agreed to come time ago, said that it consolidated the existing law, and altered it m the direction of making it suit able to the altered circumstances of the mining industry at the present time. The Bill had been widely discussed by those interested m the industry, who had suggested amendments which had been carefully con sidered by the Gold fields Committee. In the course of a full explanation of the alterations which had been made, he said that foreign companies had received fair con sideration, and had been relieved of the one per cent, stamp duty. Referring to mining machinery he considered that everthing should be done to enoourage the manufacture of machinery m the colony. He did not see why machinery should be allowed m fr6e, and the colony's workshops only used for repairs. The debate on the Bill was continued until past midnight. A SCENE.

A MEMBER SUSPENDED.

Received Guardian office, Oct. 28, 10.10 a.m After the telegraph office closed, consider ation of the Mining Bill iv Committee was | resumed, and olauses 52 to 81 passed unaltered. A long debate ensued on clause 82, rent of extended and special claimß. Whilst speaking, Mr B. McKeozie waß frequently interrupted. He was criticising an interruption made by Mr O'Regan, when the latter said " You are not responsible for what you are saying." Mr McKenzie moved that the words be taken down. The Chairman took the feeling of the Committee on the motion, and the volume of "noes" being greater than that of the " ayes " he declined to take the words down. Mr McKenzie protested against thiß and repeatedly refused to resume his seat when requested by the Chairman. Ultimately the Chairman reported Mr McKenzie to the Speaker, and explained the oircumatancea' (The Speaker said ho deeply regretted what had occurred but there was only one course open and that was for Mr Seddon to move the suspension of the member for Motueka for not less than one week. Mr Seddon moved that Mr R. McKeozie be suspended for not less than one week. He asked if the term could not be limited to twenty-four hours, and the Speaker said if the member expressed his contrition he would limit it to twenty-four hours. Mr McKenzie asked if he oould say nothing m hiß own defence. The Speaker — "Not unless you express contrition." Mr McKenzie not complying, the motion was pub and declared carried, and Mr McKenzie withdrew. The remaining clauses of the Bill passed unaltered, and the Bill was reported and the amendments were agreed to. ROAD DISTRICTS VALIDATION BILL. The Road Districts Validation Bill passed itß final Btages. With respeob to the suspension of Mr McKenzie, Mr Seddon asked the Speaker if the House could not review its derision on the matter. The Speaker said if Mr Seddon could aßsure him that Mr McKenzie was prepared to make due amends he for one did not desire to be harsh and would submit the matter to the House. After further remarks it was decided to bring the matter up when the House re assembled at 230p m. The House adjourned at 3.30 a.m.

THE ASHBURTOiN GUARDIAN : FRtDAt, OCTOBER 28 XB9B



FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good m saddle or light * harness ; excellent) buggy horse.— Apply office of fcbio p»p«r r



Henry Stephenson. HENBY STEPHENSON, (oucoaasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER) WEEKLY SALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Houushold Furni- ture, cto., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advancoß made on Goods placed m my handß for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioyole nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDB, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Bmall Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time p»y ments from «Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, ATTnTTfYNttTSU



THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871, Accumulated Fuod .., £1,250,000 Annual Revenue ... £210,000 mHR ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New JL Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kin 1 of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with pitfirp, payable at 60 or previous death, and he btcame per- manently ill or disabled from (saj) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. Chrißtchurch Directors : Wm. Chrystaix, Fsq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Ksq, Wm. Recce, Ksq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. O J FOWLER, Resident Secretary C J OWEN, District Secretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton Evkn a glance at their windows will f how that Craighead & Berry man are determined, to maintain their reputation as the leading UUojrt And outfitters.— (Advt)



iff-.imi ■ i-i- , .„ -- ■■:■ ... - . [M| _ .- SEASONABLE GOODS AND PICNIC DELICACIES. FLETCiTER BROS. TTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies : — 1 and 2ib tins Sheep Tongues 2>b tin* Corned Beef 21b tins Corned Mutton J.h'iini «? M i?r 8 - abbltß 2 ' b tiuS Koaat MuCton 21b fcius Roaab Beef ' 9i>hK i J '^ c Z! ? tinß Brawn 2 i lb tißß Preserved Peachei nh H«o P V l d if ea , B llbtma I""" Sausage 2? Ib tins Preserved Api icot. lJa p.k^' c « ed Duc J c T ,  X b tinß Oxfortl Sau Bage lib tins Cambridge Sausage IS p 108 P " Berved Duck llb tina G«o 8 e m Jelly lib tins German saa««o llh-i«R?T? ".u **- l^tinsGoosebery Pud- lib tin* Apple Pudding llb.insßluLkCurr.DtPudding ing (Delicious) Mortons Fresh Hetrir,g«, Mo ton's Kippered Herrings, Morton's Herrings m Tomato Hauoe, Marshall^ Herring., m Inmio S»aop, Onoktail Salmon N«h» Bay balmou, hklmo.i Cu!«t«. • ron* an-i liaobwel.'s B o»U:. Paste, Anchnyy Pave, Ham nod Chicken, e(c, Auckland Star Brand Mu.iat, M.rahall'e Red H«rringß, Paten's *-«» Chu'n^y Saaoe, 4c, *c, *c. feg The above Canned Goods are of the Best Quality, and «very Tin Guaranteed Freah and Sound. SHEEP JNETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICKEN NETTING, Etc We have just received a Shipment of JO Milan (17,600 Yards) of Wire JNetting of various kinds, and quote veiy low Prioes for quantities. Get our quotations oeiore buying elsewhere. TMT rTTT>« iO Sn a DD«S°,! cl i y , Wrin Berß8 erB t0 ba S Ql d at greatly leduced Rates: R mm^ IITS . BU A P^ME HOLLER FLOUR at less than Wholesale Prices. Milliqum and Auckland No 1 Cane Sugar at Rock Bottom Prices. Highest Test K.eroseKe at less than Christchuroh Advertised Prioes. Timaru and Christchnrch Oatmeal at Reduced Rates. Duchess Tea, the most economical Tea m the Market, to be sold 7d per Ib under marked prices. Earthen wake, china ware, & glassware DEPARTMENT. WE Have 3«5 Crates and Hogsheads ju B t coming to hand ex S.B. Kaikorua, Waimate, Tokomarua, and Delphic, from the Best Potteries and Glasß Works m Kngland, Amenoa and the Continent, and we shall be opening them up m a few davi making one of the Finest Displays m Canterbury. y * DINNER WARfc AND TEA WARE. Note the Addrea- — FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STRFET, ASHBURTON, AND sH'GH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Wholesale and; (Retail Aleuts for Nitnmo »nd Blair' Standard Seeds. New Zealand instance Company. HBTABLISH"iIJ O * 1 _ 18 59. CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPRfcKIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PBOMPTKESS JSND LIBBBALITI FIRE AND ~m"aRINR RiSKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATSS E. W.HANMEK &6BHT, MEL L OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjiOß CiOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to 'keep it, NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooter*, 93 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, If j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4* lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be ear* you so to ME LL OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTREKT, ASHBUPTDN;



, SPRING 1898 SUMMER VTTE Beg (o»l vise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m pur Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Fuinishiiig* Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together •rith full rtmpn>tt nf Luce Curtains-, Qui^s, Art Mu»Hn«, end »|l .Jzeg \ n C arp of Squares, Rugs and Mais. * THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well atleoted. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MEROERY COUNTERS The ohief attraction Is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our Interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it; The best service only can do this. We try to make a belter service impossible. C3T We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoao purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED =©3 lOs per Ton KEROSENE „ 3« per Case SOAP „ J3s per Box TEA „ 3a per Ib HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams/guaranteed grain,fed, Try it. CALIFORNIAN FRUITS— Just Landed, Pears, Peaches, Aprioots,f>hioh will be found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. (o) A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK]:— AOtDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT, BARLEY, BLUB, BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL, BISCPITS, OARRAWAY SEEDS, CANDLES, COFFEE, CURRIE POWDER, CURRANTS, CREAM rf TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, COCCU, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOFB, KEROSENE LIME JUICE, JAMS, MARMALADE, MATCHES, MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISINS, SALTPETRE, C; Y>TALS, BICE, SULPHUR, S-HEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Etc,, Etc. JOHN ORR~AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz .—Christ- church Sales on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru SaIes— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and Bhall be glad to receive consignments, which will have my personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christchurcb Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Sbep Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. \ Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout ? the Season. D. THO MAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles. } INCLUDING MUDGUABDS, LAMP, & BELL. ;o! ■ rpHESE MACHINES are one of the Highecsb Grade Amerioan Cycles, fitted with X all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the besb ralue ever offered to the Public. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of CO. A. «Sc Tiraties Unionists, And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CROCKERIWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HA LI, Aehburtot). Lessee and Manager — Mr Tom Pollard. Treasurer —Mr W. O'; uixivan. THE EVENT OP AN EVENTFUL YEAR, FOR POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. TO-NIGHT, SHOW NIGHT, HttDAY OCTOBER 28, THE PFOPLE"'S FWOURITR l?oU«» d's* *> porn < ompauy SLVENIY IN NUMBER, Including un Otoheaira of Ten. First production m Aahburton of the world famed musioul comedy "Iff TOWN." Produced by arrangement with MESSRS Williamson & Musorovh, and with all the original Scenery, Wardrobe, & Effects.* Pollard's Popular Prices— 4a, 3.-, & 2s, J a Box plan at H. til. Jones. FRED W. DUVAL, 10 191 Business Manager. B. W. HANMER. , c. w. hanmek] I HAVE tnach pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were olients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that I shall be represented at the Stock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any . business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old ' offices which I have been m for the past six years m West Street, and m oonneotion with ■ the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashbnrton, October 14, 1898. WOOTSEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Fioor m Mr John Mee's Btore8 tore m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpaoka and Twine at Lowest Current Ratee. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 108 Auctioneer. m j __ DAVID THOMAS. SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION PADDOCK FOR FARMERS, NEAR THE HILLS. . MARONAN ROAD, Closa to Tinwald. [" FIRST-CLASS LAND. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs B. Hanks to Sell by Auction m the Arcade on 1 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, , 1898, 4O ACRES of First-class Land, well fenced and watered, within one mile of Tinwald, fronting Maronan Road, being part of Reserve 350. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. DAVID THOMAS, 10 189 Ashburfcon AROADE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Nexb HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29. COTTAGE & SECTION, COX STREET. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mb R. J. Hughes to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Town Section 882, Cox Street, containing i acre, with two-roomed Cottage and Scullery erected thereon ; almost new, only been built about eighteen months. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz : — £10 cash, balance by instalments. Sale at 11.30 a.m T. BULLOCK, 10 216 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2& AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE, T7IARMERS and Otherß are reminded X that the Sale of Mr T. Hayman's Farm of 250 ACRES 250 with Extensive Improvements, eto , situated near Willowby, will taka place at the Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT, ab 11.30 a.m., as previously advertised. Inspection invited. T. BULLOCK, 10 217 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. I AM authorised to Bell »t a reduced price — viz.,ds^ IT'S 6d per acre. 143 aobbs. 143 SEAFIELD DISTRICT, being E.S., 29024, the property of Mb W. A. Knapman, who has decided to sell at a sacrifice, and is desirous of a quick sale. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. WE HAVE just opened up, ex Gothic, some specially imported lines it Prints, Satteen Stripes, Shirtings, Cretonnes, Lace Curtains, Linoleums, Mats, Hearth Rugs, Straw Hats, eto, for the Spring trade Marked off ab Sale priooß, they are tba righl v»lu«.— Baihsit Bros,



I Friedlanaer »ros., Limited. ; DUNEDIN j Labor Day Sports, MASSFY -HARRIS O3N TO!?. ONJE-MIJL.E^BICYOIL.K- Humphrey Ist, Hanley 2nd. TWO-MUL*!? WIIEKIL RACE-. Fennbtt Ist, Hani,kt 3rd, Holland 4th. MIDDLETON lßfi, Ralston 2nd, Oadlton 3rd, Humphreys 4th. THEY ALL RODE M assey-Harris SILVER KIBBON WHEELS MASSfiY-HARBIS Reapers & Binders. TJTTE ARE NOW UNLOADING OUfl FIKST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTIISG OF 700 CASES, REPRESEN- TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Limited. FOR SALE, IyiOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FO R SAL E- SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTjfi offer to supply theße celebrated Fertiliaera at list prices lobb the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direot from the Factory. . FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., OROYDON GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Croydon, Gore, New Zealand. CAPITAL— £3BOOO, m 8000 Shares of £1 each. 2350 of these issued to Vendors m pay- ment for Claim, Water Rights, etc. The Balance- 5650— offered to the Public. Bankers— National Bank of New Zealand, In ver car gill. Solicitor— W V H Hall, Esq., Invercargill Secretaries— Otway Bros, Invercargill Consulting Engineer— Robert Hay, Eeq, M. Inst. C E F G L, Dunedin {C H Harvey, Dunedin Ollivier Bros, Christchuroh Charles Ward, Ashburton For Prospectus, Plans, and full information Apply to CHARLES WARD, Authorised Agenb and Broker for 10 244 Ashburton District. PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Aob, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of Novem- ber prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz:— ■> FOR EACH ADULT »„ One Shilling FOR EACH HORSE .. One Shilling FOR EACH TRAP .„ One Shilling CHARLES REID, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ootober 26, 1898. 10 23 Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS VACANCIES for a limited num- ber of Pupils. Terms on appli- cation. Vocal and Instrumental Masio up to date. Solos, Duets, Trios, etc, for all Instruments. Violins from £2 10s — These are Good Models, correotly made, and with oare will increase m value. Strings and all requisites at Lowest Possible Prices. Acoordeons from 10a. Campbell's Celebrated Melodeons, etc., etc. Any article not m Stock procured immediately. Can also supply a good Piano for £39. Cash or^Terrns. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO introduced by Begg and Co., of Dunedin, whose name it bears, is unsurpassed at the ptloe. Other Makers' Pianos if required. Correspondence promptly attended to. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNKXI STREET, ASfIBURTQN



CLARKE'S B4i PILLS warranted to oure Gravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Meronry. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid* land Counties Drug Company, Linool , England, CHURCH SERVICED ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROfI Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES, October 30, 1898. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer The offertories will be m aid of the Churoh Mi&eion Fund* REV. T. A; HAMILTON. Waiit,e«3 £ FRESH Flounders, White B»it, Eels, , Fresh Crayfish, and all other kinds of Fish at Jswitt's To-night. 10 249 SOUVENIR Views of Ashburton, con« taiDiag forty-three views of the DomaiD, Principal Streets, Public Build- ings, Mount Peel, Bcsh Sceue at Springburn, and Types of New Zealand Nature. The Album is well got up, and just the thing to send to friends at Home or elsewhere. Price, Is 6d. Published by H. M. Jones. T)RIMITIVE Anniversary. Speoial after- JL noon service at 3 o'clock. Beautifu Service of Song, entitled " Battle of Life," by the Willowby Choir. Collection at all services m aid of Trust*. 10 213 rpURNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rape _L and Carrot Seeds of the finest quality, to be had at lowest prices at Fletcher Bros. T)RIMITIVE Church Anniversary next _I_ Sunday. Special services morning aud evening. Special musical selections by a large Choir, assisted by an efficient Orchestra. 10 212 WANTED KNOWN. -Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies' own material made up. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. mHE Friends of Mr Thomas Barber are X respectfully informed that the Funeral of his la c beloved wife, Constance, will move from his residence, Burnett street West, on SUNDAY, the 30th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetcy. BAKER BROS., ,10 245 Undertakers. 10.0.F..M.U. MEMBERS of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge Room on SUNDAY, 30th inst., at 1 30 p.m., for the purpose of attending the Funeral of Bro. Barber's late wife. B. BAKER, N.G. 10 248 C. CAMPBELL, O.S. BICYCLES. THE ASHBURrOtf "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS, Burnett Streeb. A BIG Reduction on NEW A, SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week. Second-Hand Machines from d»<4. Agents for all the Leading Machines. Come m and see for yourselves. LAN DELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 246 ASHBURTON TNDUSTRIAL NO. 2 BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, Edward Gates, J. H. Paulino, Henry Stephenson, W. D. V. Preston, Francis Scrint, G. R. Anderson. SECRETARY : Fredk. Makeig. SOLICITOR : E. G. Cris?. BANKERS The Bank of Australasia, Asbburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. The Office of the Society will be open to take Entries on TUESDAY, November 1, 1898. 10 247 COMMERCIAL PRINTING. TTTE have pleasure m notifying the business men of Ashburton and Districb thab we have just received new lineß of Jobbing Type, and are prepared to execute any orders we may be favored with m up to date style at moderate charges. MEMOS, CIRCULARS, BILL- HEADS & ADVICE NOTES, Any style printed m ordinary Black or Colored Inks ; or if specially ordered m Copying Ink. AfcfHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY Henry Willis, Manager. Craighead& BERRYMANhave just opened out another large shipment of new summer goodß, comprising coma of the moßt fashion- able patterns and besb quality suitings as now worn at Home, whioh cannot be obtained m any other establishment) m the dUfcriQG,-(A.dvt)



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