THE BOROUGH SCHOOL.

The following report of the inspectors upon the Ashburton Borough School, which waa read &t the last meeting cf the Com mittee, was unavoidably crowded out of yesterday's issue. In forwarding it, the Board referred m complimentary terms to the satisfactory nature of the report, and the Committee passed a hearty vote of thanks to the teachiDg staff for their good work during the past year : — PASS SUBJECTS.

Mr Charles D. Hardie, B.d, headmaster Organisation— Standards 7 and 6—Head maßter, assisted by Alice Stanley, PT 1 ; Standard s— Mr David Grant, A.M. ; Stan dard 4, Miss Hannah Curd, A.F. 1, assisted by Olive Meddins, PT 1 ; Standard 3— Miss Mabel Trezise, A.F. 2 ; Standard 2— Ada Tucker, PI 3, under supervision of the head master ; Standard I—Catherine1 — Catherine J. Breeze, PT 2, under supervision of infants' mistress ; P olasßeB — MrsEfne Willis, infants' mistress. General Remarks. — The interruption to iohool work caused by the prevalence of ill ness and a six or seven weeks' closure shortly before examination has necessarily affected the children's preparation. On the whole, however, the number of features which m spite of disadvantages display commendable qualities wouid under any circumstances invite favorable comment, and it is more a matter of surprise that so much is good, than of regret that any of the c'assea should be found to have materially suffered. The high average quality of the subjects through out the sixth standard is specially com mendable ; the standard of merit here secured and tbe appearance made by the children m tbe lower part of the school (Standards 2, 1 and the P classes) are among the most pleasing features. Of the other A olasses, Standard 3is substantially good, and Standards 4 and 5 are probably not more affected than might reasonably have been •xpected. W§ J. Anderson, Thos. Bitchie, Inspectors.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept 16, 9-30 a.m., Guardian Office 9.52 am Sydney, September 16 Mr Lyne'a motion was negatived by 58 to 54. Three Ministerial supporters were absent. Mr Reid considers the result a fair majority and states that the Opposition having raised no objec tion to the federal resolutions but only to the method of procedure, they should now bo able to give, and hopes for, their co-operation m regard to the federation resolutions, which will be proceeded with next )week.

latest Items.

Thb Yellow Metal —We are indebted to Mr Zander, the legal manager of the Barry town Gold Mining Company, for the ples eure of handling a beautiful bar of gold weighing about 110 ounces, and worth over £430. This gold is nearly pure, about 23-3 carats. Mr Zander had diagrams arranged showing the course of procedure on the ground, or as much of it as can be ex hibited by photographs and samples, and it certainly looks as if the owners of this pro perty have got a fortune m it. It is there fore satisfactory to know that the bulk of them are Ashburton people. Mr Zander Bhowed us samples of the sand from which the precious metal is extracted m all its stages, from the time it is picked up until the gold has been withdrawn m amalgam. A wire arrived while our repre sentative was looking at these samples, from the mining manager, stating that 70 ounces of amalgam had just been got for three days work.

News in Brief.

A final notice re accounts due to S. Salek, jeweller, appears m this issue. A key has been brought to this office, which the owner can have on application, - In this issue appears an advertisement of Mr H M Jones, drawing attention to the cricketing and tennis material now landing from London for the season 1898 99. Messrs Fletcher Bros, announce further reductions m Rollitt's roller flour. Now is the chance for a family man to cave money by buying his flour from Fletcher Bros, and baking hie own bread. By so doing he will save about 2d per loaf and have better &read.

THfi AShfeimo& QOAEJJiAU ; FBlim*, isEPiIsMBEE 18, I8i;8.



il_LJ_m_i. yrmon „ 7 12 10 — — — 13 5 „ 6 52 47 2 6 39 12 4 „ 5 55 54 2 15 37 11 10 „ 4 74 71 — 19 52 10 5 „ 3 54 51 — 9 42 9 5 „ 2 40 39 1 2 36 8 7 „ .1 27 26 — 0 26 Over 8 P. 76 58 — — — years, j — - 7 J Total 393 (356 5 51 232 Marks CIxASS SUBJECTS. 0 to 100 Grammar ... ... ... ... 45 History 55 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 65 Elementary Science, Object Les- sons, etc. ... ... ... ... 60 Mental Arithmetic ... ... ... 50 ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Recitation — In part com- menddbie. Drill and Exercises — Good. SiDging— Good. Needlework — Work not quite finished. Quality good. Comprehension of reading lessons— Very fair.



STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN liOLLIT.'S SUPIii -MV JMLLEft FLOUE, Etc. have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR JS« Ss Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, so now is the time to _bake your own Bread if you wwh to save money. Remember we are selling Beat Roller Flour for 2s per Sack less than lowest Chrißtchuroh. advertised prices. See daily papers. WE ARE SELLING :— BEST KEROSENE lower than Christchurch P.ic^a SrSri S T r m GOLDEN SYRUP In 2 « 4 - 7, mi Ulb line at Omt. NOVKLT Y WKINGERS lower than anyone m the Trade wxYm K^S? b !^ Pr!coß RS ad verlißed by our Oll " at^arch establishment BIN AMEL WARE at 20 per cent redaction, AI?D OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glasswaie, Earthenware, and China- ware Department WE beg to inform our numerous Customers and the Public gansraMy that we hava given our Home Buyer strict instructions to buy oiily the fin»»r qn.lity , f goods from the best Staffordshire and Continental Houses suitable Jor the Colonial Markets, and a glance round our Glassware and Crockery Depirtmenb will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to the letier ; and as we buy for prompt Cash and do an enormous Busioesc , we are enabled to Sell at a very small Profit. In Ivory Body aid >^ V^^^fj^'^i In Plain Printed Basins & Chambers. Baeio,, & Chambera JUGS— SOO SETS TO OHOOSE FROM AND 60 DIFFERENT PATTERNS AMD SHAPES. Ar yle Shupe Beaded Shape MESS. ---='- ■■ Shell Shape WR also hold large Stocks of Plated Wares Cutlery, etc., suitable for useful Wedding Presents, which we have maked at very low Prices to make room for other shipment* just to hand. FLETCHER BROS.. C «SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. - Vfgetable 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 acknow'edged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a- First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VF.RY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils 'alvay m stock.'- Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan?, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Outlery, Spoone, and Fork?, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKEBT, JAND HARDWARF. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. :o:-- — SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT •MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUREETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E X T RAORDINARY .! ' ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECTAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uontume Uloths, Is Hd, 23.3d, 9*l, bought to sell at 13, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 23 3d, 2; lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Caßhmeres, Is 9J, bought to cell at . .„ ... — ... Is 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, 1& 9d, ! bought to sell at ,j 1M Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22i 63, 233 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16a 6d, bought to sell at , v 8a 6d ; 32in.Striped Flanelette, s£d, bought to sell at ]. .„ ... «. 3JI Striped Turkish Towels, 10^d, bought to sell at «. .« .... „» 64d Union Shirtings, Is, bought^to sell at ... .... ... 7sd , Boxes 0f .2 dozeifSafety Pins, 4£d, bought to sell at ... .... ,„ 3J IN Conjunction with the above Special Prices we'offer to nuke (m our be»t style and finish) Costumes from Cloth specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3Os complete, MITCHELL & TURNER^



Extension of Premises. «h :o: tS Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g W —- :o: — g K{ mHE_ Undersigned .offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock § •v fv at . UNHEARD OJB PRICES previous to and during extension 3 £ ot Premises ;15 to 20 per cent reduction on all arfciclea of £l and over. iJ RKPaEHPNTSn re & °mt?S*?2!^E m being wh4t fcbe * are * m Kti'KJfibkNTliiD, hi-. J>ITJK,ItA.Y J fe being the * MOST RELIABLE AhD OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT " g in the Trade m Aehourton. W ALL REPAIRS EXECUTE O ON THE PREMISES IN THE § h MOST APPROVED STYLE. g d g 00 C^LL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARQ VTNH AT O 1 .ROBERT MURRAY'S, ! Goldsmith and Jeweller, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. MELLOR'S • ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. |7OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. Wo do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, t 5-°^p OUR PRICES-Men'B Good Shooter,, 9a 6d ; Children's Aofcle Sfc-o p3 , 1 8; Lvdies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thouaands of other pairs at the same Catting Vi'uee, IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will staLd the wear, be sure you go to - * M E L I/O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTREKT, ASHBUFTDK ■m7nWWffT Mir; — fWTTHTTffTIIiMI ■IIIIWIMI BT I !■■ I U_l_l ■! 1 1| m , „ , lm MILNER & THOMPSON TTAVE much pleasure m announcing that they will hold a Great Sale of Pjanos & Organs THE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT Mr H. M. Jones'n, East Street, AND MR C. D. IIGHTBAND will be m attendance to show Intending Ctotomers 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, Quality, and Finish, obtainable m the.Colociea. A Shipment of JOHN BRINSMEAD AND SONS Pianos just opened up. , LOWEST CASH PRICES, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS? Ifor one, two, or three years. * ORGANS from monthly payments of 10s each. PIANOS from monthy payments of 20s each. LARGE VARIETY OF SHEET~MUSIG 4d each or 3j dozen. Now is the time to buy. Inspection invited. H M. JOnFsTagENT: .* GIVING UP BUSINESS STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. A GBIOULTURAL SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, GARDEN REQUISITES. All at your own Price. O ABB AGE PLANTd—O<I PER 100. EMPTY I^AINIT. J. SEALY AND CO. 1 have been afflicted with rheumalism for <->< HEKT MUSIC, Id each, Songs and fourteen years and nothing seemed to give £} Pi YoUD ' Ladies' Journal for any relief. I was able to be around all the g^tember ; Weldon'. Ladies' Journal for time but constantly suffering I had tried Al f gUßfc . Weldon's Children's Bazur ; The S IhU S Ph C ft °^«H c - r '° f fap a " d p at , kßfc^\ 8 Sea Qneen, 9.1 ; The Sailor's Sweetheart, 9d ; told to try Chamberlain s Pain Balm which j The Courtship of Maurice Buckley, 91 : NeW I SVf? <Waß I T 6 ? ate l y rel T ecl ftU M IX I Cheap EditioEs.-H M Jones. * ' a short time cured. lam happy to say that rinil"' pi "t"™ 1 ."^ 0811 ' Edoab ' \Tr ANTED, furnished House, for ™™1 ' F ° r Bale by ASUBURTON V y Chriatmas holiday*. Apply, Mrs PRUG COMPANY. MIJRTON, Post Office, 8 138 ■



DAVID THOMAS. AKOADE. SATTJEDAyT feEPT. 24, 1898 Sale of Stallions, AFTER THE HORSE PARADE. I WILL SELL at the Arcade 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. A R GAB E. HORSE FAIR. THUBS.DAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 11/TY NEKi 1 HOKtiE F.MR wi 1 U held on the above dato, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENIRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 228 Auctioneer. NICOLL BROS. SHOW PIGEONS. iyp:SSRS ;NICOLL BROS, will Sell en SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, the following exhibition Pigeons, from the loft of Mr M. Donohue, of Chriitcliurch : — £) P<iIRS OWLS (££i I PAIR RSD BEARDS j PAIR TRUMPETERS These birds have already taken several prizes, and should pay for themselves m one season m pr;z:s alone. 9 134 Tenders, CA-NTERBURY FIiOZBN MP-AT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COM- PANY, Ltd. rjiENDKRS WANTED for Building JL BOARDING HOUSE at the Freezing Works. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my Office. ' Tenders to bo m by Noon on MONDAY, September 19. ALBERT ROBERTS, 9 119 Agent. _ ~ S Public notices. HOUSE PARADF. rpHE Annual Paradejof Entire Horses will i be held on SATURDAY, September 24, at 12 noon, m Mona Square, Ashburton, (through the courtesy of His Worship the M&yor aid Borough Councillors.) Entries will be received by the Secretary up to 5 p m. on Thursday, September 22. Entrance Fee— s3 each Horse. All Horses must be at their allotted stands by 11.30 a.m. sharp. W. SIMPSON, 9 105 Secretary. POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING. THE MEETING called for the purpose of Forming a New Racing Club for Ashburton has been POSTPONED till a Future Date, of which due notice will be given. D. THOMAS r 9 130 Convener. ; MONEY, MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONEY m any sums to lend on approved freehold security at lowest rates of interest. Also small sums for short periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade FOR ~SALE. A BARGAIN.— Owner leaving the Distriot. HOUSE of five Rooms, Scullery, Wash- house, etc., J acre land, well panted I) with fruit trees, situate m Tancred Street i east. i Also — Several Houses to be LET. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 9 106 Arcade The Electric Engravers Have Arrived, 1 WT® OPENED at ASHBURTON on • VV FRIDAY, September 9, for NINE DAYS ONLY, with the following Hovel- ties :— Electrical Engraving. — Your full name beautifully Engraved on your Watch, Stick, Umbrella, Match Box, etc., etc., for SIX- PENCE. Your old Watch Chain cased with 22 carat gold by Electricity for ONE SHILLING. Victoria Cement will repair Glass, China, Wood, Bone, eto , and resist hot water ; Is bottle mends 200 artioles. The Soui.h African Sharpening Stone sharpens Knives, Scissors, Soythes, Shears, Axes, etc., like lightning. Call m and get your Pocket Knife sharpened free. Novelties Electro Plate, eto. Remember the firm— H. & H. Seaton, NEXT. TO F. NOKEB, Bootmaker, Easi Street, 9 &



THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY'S OF 1 PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSIC, From. SO« M.otxthly. eVom 10s 61 Jttontlv y. ACCORDIONS, VIOLINS, Etc. OUR INSTRUMENTS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE " THE BIST." SI BRANCHES (THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND. 1 address Ear Corner ot East and Burnett Streets i . * ; fIENJUY STILPHENSON, Ashburton Agent.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A 1 ayi i m NEVER * a . ila a °y one m 6ucn a predicament To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the oure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produoes no inconvenience m its action. It is at onoe a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM OUKB3 Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomaoh, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS WJEJLJLu— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities iv a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxcm is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, unrl its first action is to create hunger. Af icr the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The Byatem then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common eenae and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "jußt as good.' It may be betUr — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS, PRICE 2 S 6d A. CONUNDEUM. TT7HY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is no Cough Medicine like it. In- troduced into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and . hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure, It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. Ib contains the Bame logredients as Friars' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencfer Vincent's Benjamin Gum is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob heal them at once, It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-Btanding cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harßh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of bhe throal and passages ot the nose as Friars' Balsarr heals cuts. Coughs disappear with thii inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, bub a very palatablt liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as muol as any other Cough Mixture m the market It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is 6d and 2s 6j Chemists and Stores. Spencer Yineent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIKTO f A



Quecnie.B Wh m, White Poppxe> tie South- ern Light, A Feast of Fun, Uncle Remus, 9d ; The 1 winkle of Diamonds, In Deacon's Orders, Greatness of Jesus, Poarse ; Our Daily Homily, Myer ; Sheet Music Id each, Songs and Pieces. — H. M. Jones. POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays. •" Public JNotloes. A BALL WILL be held m the WINSLOW Sohoolroom on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. Admission — Gentlemen 2s 61, ladies free. Refreshments provided. Doors open ab 7.30, Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp 9 139 J. V. DE BEER, LATE OF MELBOURNE& CHRISTOHUROH (Successor to >S. Salek) AS USUAL this Jewellery Establish- ment will continue to carry THE LARGEST, THE HIGHEST CLASS, AND THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN GOLD AND SILVER J V JES. JR. ! W ES *-* SILVER AND E.P. WARE, W GOLD AND SILVER C A L T O C C H X E S, S, Etc. IN THE DISTRIOT, At LOWEST PRICES, and will be found to compare favorably with any shop iv Chriatchurch. WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING SPECIALLY UNDER MR DE BEER'S PERSONAL SUPERVISION. i . IIUMMY, IyOW APENING IS Cases OF SPRING . AND SUMMER GOODS IN THE MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, FRAME HATS (New Shades), FASHION SHIRTS, COLLARS (New Shapes). TIES AND BOWS, 100 Dozen to Choeae From. GOLF CAPS, 50 Dozen, all new Bhapes and (hades. TENNIS~SHIRTS, 25 Different Kinds. If you wish to wear the latest English, American and French goods, come and see our stock. A. G. BARTON, Manager. COMMERCIAL PRINTING. \XT^ have pleasure m notifying the business men of Ashburton and Distriot thab we have juab received new lines 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 & ADVIOE NOTES, Any Btyle printed m ordinary Black or Colored Inks ; or if specially ordered m Copying Ink. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING" COMPANY Hjwrv Wjllis, Manner,



Waiiiad, OUND on the Wakanui Road— Larg< Key. Owner may have Bame or paying coat of advertisemsnt. 9JL3£ rriHß Shadow of Tammany, price Is X posted Is 3d ; The Koyal Album oi Clirisrchuroh Views, beautifully coloured, price 2s, posted Is 2d ; the very thing for friends ab Home. Obtainable only from A. H. Wili.iams, Tano: c.d Street. 9 137 IjiLOUR reduced £2 5s per ton, Kerosene ? lower than Chri3tcluueh prices at Fletcher Bros ' dish Supply Stores, Aah- burton and Christchurch 1 f\ nf\f\~ PACKETS Vegetable lU.UUU Serds, 3d per packet; 5000 Vacketß Flower Seed 3at Id per packet", at Ft,etcher Bros., ABhburton aud Christ- church. LOST— Cap off Wheel. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Mail Office 9 138 /^IRICKETING and Lawn Tennis Material, V>/ Bats, Balls, Stumps, Glo\ ea. Racquets from 5b to 25 •. Tennis and Hockey Balls I now landing from London. — H. H. Joupb. NEWMANS Drag leaves the Post Office daily (week day's) at 7.20 a m., for the New Freezing Works. Small charge to the public. 9 103 NUKSING.— Mrs A. P. Brown, Ladies Nurse. Address, opposite Mr T. Williams, Tinwald. 990 WINDSOR Magazine for August ; The Scallywag, 9d ; Knight Errant,



' pmmmi^mmmmmtmmmmmmmm*ammammmmmmmmmmum^ MAIL NOTICES. The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton {or the undermentioned places as follows : — Corrected to August 1, 1896. Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... .- ... 3,15 pm Cbevtaey and Rakaia, daily 6 30am315pm 6 30 pm Dromor*, daily ... v- 630 P m Ghristchurcfc and north, daily 6 30am 3 15p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday ...10 30 am ElgiH, Wakanui, and River- side, daily ... .-. 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlandß, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday .... 630 am Waterton, ABh- ton, Longbeach, and Fleming toD, daily ... S !5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday.. .. 10 30 am Highbank, daily.. .. 630 am Peel Forest, Tuesday, Thurs- day, Saturday 10 30 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily .- •» ••• 4pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash- burton Forks, Doric, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Mefckven, daily ... ... 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm f>amarn, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Rangitata, daily ... 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 315 pm tEinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10,30 am daily .30 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Weeterfield, Tuesday, Than- dny, Saturday ... •»• fpn*