asked for, the chief items being stated, one being a new line from Aahburton to May field. - Schools. — The amount voted for school buildings last year was £59,350. The expenditure amounted to £48,769. T his year he aeked for £73,400. The vote of £13,000 for special school buildings wai not wholly expended, as the non passing of the Technical Education Bill last session prevented the Government, from fully carry ing oub their intentions aa regards the establishment and rquipmont of technical schoo's and classes, The difficulty also of making an equitable distribution of th« votn for schoo's innewly settled districts involved inquiries which prevented »he expenditure of a portion of the vote for this putp-se. In addition to the crdinary votes entrusted \o the Eduoation Board for expenditure, provision was made for the partial re building of th*> indus'fKl school at Cavershum, and for a new office at the industrial school at Purnham The former work was especially necessary as the present ■ohool building was m an advanced stage of decay. Summary and Conclusion. -^-The gross total of the votes now submitted for appropriation is £1,127,640, as compared with a gross total of £1,056,755 last year. The actual expenditure last year was £884.313. He realised that members might be disappointed if works, the necessity for which they were fully acquainted with, were either not pro vided for at all or a smaller vote proposed for them than could be desired, but he must ask their forbearance m this respect, claim ing that after most careful investigation the Government had made the best allocation of the money at their disposal, irrespective of any consideration other than the general welfare of the colony.

OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. The Old Age Tensions Bill was further considered m committee.

Clause 8, necessary qualifications — sub section 7 providing that no person be entitled to a pension the net value of whose accumulated property amounts to £540, was considered. On the Premier's motion yesterday the figure 5 was struck out with a view of making the amendment £270. Mr Taylor considered that where the home was c dona fide one and not used as a revenue producer it should not be calculated as accumulated property. Mr.Wason contended that under the Premier's amendment the poorer a man was the less he would gat as a pension ; while the richer he waß the larger the pension he would receive. After lengthy discussion the word two was inserted m place of five by 43 to 17. Mr Buchanan moved that the word " hundred " be struck out. Negatived by 46 to 11. The sub-clause as amended to provide that a person shall be entitled to a pension the net capital value of whose accumulated property does not amount to £270, was agreed to. Sub-clauses 8 and 9 were agreed to. Mr £cobie McKenzie moved a new sub clause providing that a person who has been m receipt of charitable aid shall not be entitled to a pension unless such aid was received when he was incapacitated by sick ness or accident. Negatived on the voices. Several proposed sub-clauses were nega tived, and clause 8 was agreed to. Progress was reported, and the House adjourned at 2.15 em.

DR. LEAHY'S FUNERAL.

Wreaths were sent for the deceased's grave by the following : — Mr and Mrs Dodds, Mr and Mrs R. Friedlander, Mr and Mrs E. W. Hanmer, Mr and Mrs C. F. M. Wronghfcon, Mr and Mrs P. ,H, Cox, Mr and Mrs W. Bowman Fox and Miss Fox, Miss Jennie Shury, Mr Robert Hart, the Hospital Staff and Mrs MeKay, Major and Mrs Steward, Mr and Mrs Hugo Fried lander, Mr and Mrs Alfred Curtis, Mr and Mrs Reginald Curtis, Miss Maude Graham, | Miss Maude Garrick (Christohurch), Mrs \ and the Misses Jocea (Ohristchurch), Mrs McOwen (Christchurch), Dr and Mrs j Trevor, Rev. and Mrs Hamilton, Mr C. W. ; Seymour, Mr and Mrs F. Watson, Mr and Mrs W. B. Denshire, Mr and Mrs fcT. Zvnder, Mr and Mrs Crisp, Mr and Mrs E Saunders, Mr and Mrs A. and the Misses Roberts, Mr and Mrs T. Rollitt, Keith Rollitt, Mi.si Corbett, Mr and Mrs Blair Fullarton, Mr and Mrs Page, Mr and Mrs Crooks, Mies Crooks, Miss Allman, Mrs Welsh and family, Mrs Devane and family, Mrs Hil grove, Mrß Baker and fatrily, Mr and Mrs Dolman, Mr and Mrs Brooking, Miss Eldred, Mr and Mrs Will Allen (Rangiora). Me Graham Roberta, Mrs and Miss o'K.eefe, Mr and Mrs Outhbertson, Mr and Mrs Stock, the Ashbarton Racing Club, Mr and Mrs D^vid Thomas, Mr and Mrs Edward Stephens, Dr. and Mrs Hunter, Mr L. A. Nicoll, Mr A. L. Styche (Christchurch), the Ashburton Hockey Club, Mr S. H. Grave?, Mrs E. G. Wright, Mr and Mrs Redmayne, Mrs Grant and Mies Smith, Mrs Heseltine's children, Mr and Mrs Patching, Mrs John Orr and Miss Orr, Miss Hetty Friedlander, Mrs Shear man and family, Mr and Mrs M. Stitt, Mr and Mrs Alfred Bishop, Miss M. Mahony, Mr and Mrs Robert Clark, Mrs J. C. Bell, Mr and Mrs Percy Jouts, Mr and Mrs Baxter, and the Tinwald Hockey Club.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance ab the ABhburton yards wan fair on Tuesday last, and a larger entry came forward m the sheep pens than has been the case for some weeks past. There was a strong demand for really good hoggets, and several lines sold ab a considerable advance on recent quotations. The entry of fat sheep and beef was limited. The follow ing prices were obtained : — Fat Sheep. —Cfoisbred ewes, 93 lid, 133, 15s Id ; crossbred ewes and wethers, 11s 3d, 12s 3.d, ;3a Id, 13,3 6d, 14b; crossbred wethers, 12s, 12a 6d, 13s 9d, 14a, 14s 6d. Store Sheep. — Crossbred hoggets, 6s Id, 63 6d, 7s 3d, 8s 7d, 10s Bd, 11s 9 1, 12a 7d. Fat Cattle.— Steers £4, £5 10s, £6 ; oows, £3 15h, £5 ss, £7 2s 6d.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

An adjourned general meeting of the f, members of the Ashburton Racing Club was 8l held at Devane'B Hotel on Tuesday night. a Mr John Davieon occupied the chair, and c there were eight members present The j, Chairman explained that the last meeting y had been adjourned out of respect to Dr c Jjeaby's memory, and that the business j before the meeting now was the consider- [ ation of Mr Graves' telegram from Welling- t ton respecting his interview with the r Colonial Secretary. The telegram Baid— . t 11 Carroll wisheß me to see Clifford, Christy j church, but if Clifford unfavorable will' \ issue one permit on understanding Club \ reconstructed before next permit granted; , If Club wisheß me Bee Clifford, arrange i appointment Saturday and wire me." 1 Mr Graves, who was present, confirmed < what he had said m his telegram. The Chairman proposed " That a vote of. thanks be accorded to Mr Graves for hie kindness m interviewing the Hon. thd Colonial Secretary while m Wellington, and the Club will be pleased if Mr Graves andi the mover will carry out the Colonial Score tary'a wish, and interview Sir Georg( Clifford, with a view of obtaining the per^ mits for the season. Mr IJlptoa seconded, 1 ! and the motion was parried/ ' ' ~'Mr Hugo Friedlander moved that, having, received the Hon. the Colonial Secretary's reply, through Mr Graves, to the telegram Bent him on the 13th insfc., it is herewith resolved that it be a recommendation to the Committee of the Aehbnrton Racing Club to take immediate steps for the. holding of a ■pring or summer meeting. The was seconded by Mr Devane and parried. Mr finder suggested that as it waß evidently ihe wish and the intention of the Colonial Secretary and the racing authorities, that a new Club should be formed, steps bei taken for the re-organising of the Club. He believed that it was the wish of the majority of the sportsmen m the district that such a! ptep should be taken, and he thought the apo'per it was done the better, as the Club, could then apply for all their permits with a pretty good assurance of getting them, and it was practically the only solution of the present deadlock. The Chairman said thateuoh an important queitioa could not be considered without due notice, and, the matter w&i allowed to drop.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, September 26 A gathering of the members of the Dock and Wharf Laborers' Union welcomed Mr Ben Tillett, on his return from Australasia. Mr Collins, of tl«p Wellington Trades Oonucil, declared that if tho dockers would reorganise for a froah strike, New Zealand would assist. Vitoiia his been allotted 25,000rt of space m a central position at the Greater Britain Kxhibition. The f-nrd Miyor'a fund m wtd of ths sufferers l.y the West Indian hurricane has reached j£13,000. Mr William Redmond, M.P. for Glare is de-id. It is proposed shortly to establish telegraphic money orders between England and the colonies. Washington, September 26 The Infanta Maria Teresa, one of Cervera's cruisers, which was driven ashore during the engagement off Santiago has been re-floated. September 27 The body of Oolumbus was exhumed at Havana m the presence of Marshal Blanco.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright). Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 11-17 a-m Guardian Office 11-44 a-m Madrid, September 27 The Spanish Government have instructed the Peace Commission to resist the cession of the Philippines,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyrigh t Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 11.17 a.m, Guardian Office 11-44 a-m A Correction. London, September 27 It is Mrs Howard, sister of William Redmond, whose death ia announced, not Mr Redmond himself, Obituary. The death is announced of Monsignor Weld, the eminent Catholic ecclesiastic.

Australian.

United Presß Association — By Elcctrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Fept. 28, 9 5 a-m, Guardian Office 9 40 a-m Obituary. Brisbane, September 28 Mr Byrnes, tha Premier, died from sudden failure of the heart's action. His death occurred shortly after mid n'ght. All the members of his family were present. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 10.55 a-m, Gdardian Office 11.15 a-m Mr Byrnes apparently had a slight improvement just before the collapse, but the heart suddenly failed without warning. ] •■{forts to restore animation and consciousness were unavailing.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

. ♦ United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyr igh t London, September 27 The Daily News' Paris correspondent states that the Dreyfus revision will be likely to explain the mystery of M. Oasimir Perier's resignation of the Presidency as a solemn protest agiinst , the action of bis Ministers securing the German Ambassador's report that hi) resignation averted German aggres sion. Paris, September 26 The Libre Parole newspaper pro fesses to have M*jor Eiterhazy's authority to deny the confession pub lished by the London Observer that he wrote the bordereau. Muqh confusion prevails m Paris. September 27 The Cabinet has deoided to continue the steps for the revision of Dreyfus' sentence, and will send all the docu ments to the Court of Cassation. Lively demonstrations for and against the action of the Cabinet occurred on the streets of Paris.

UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL.

Ashburton, September 21, 1898. To Messrs Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. — Dear Sirs,— Your favor of the 20ih inst. duly to hand, and contents noted. This is the sixth " Haake " piano the writer has been party to the purchase of through your local agent, Mr H. M. Jones—- one for self, three for private friends, one for the Wesleyan school, and one for the Hampstead school, and although you have never allowed me commission (neither do I ask it ) I have much pleasure m stating that the " Haake " piano you T Bold me m January, 1892, has giyen entire satisfaction ; its tone, etc., is as good ijqw as when new. ' I have every reason to believe that the other five pianos have given equal satisfaction. In reference to the O. model I am now ordering for my friend, I might say that another firm offered him a great concession m price, but his musical friends and the writer having more con fidence m the " Haake " instruments, he has decided m favor of the more popular piano, because those referred to have proved to be thoroughly reliable. — Yours truly, 9 260 Henky G. Bbrryman.

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Funeual. — A very large number of friends followed the remains of the late Mrs \Villiam Brown from Tinwald to their last resting place m the Ashburton Cemetery this afternoon. The coffin was of polished rimu, with silver mounted furniture. Six brethren of the Loyal Orange Lodge aoted as pall bearers, and the sisters of the Lily Orange Lodge, of which deceased was a member, followed.

News in Brief.

Th,e annual gathering and sale of work m connection with the Aehburton branch of the Girls' Friendly Society will be held m St. Stephen's schoolroom to-morrow (Thursday) at 3 p.m. The produce stall has been most liberally supplied. Housewives will do well to look out for home-made bread, butter, poultry, eggs, mutton, etc-, to replenish their larders, to say nothing of dour, germina, and other articles of food. A Christmas tree will be an attraction for tha young folks, and also a lollie stall. There will also be a work stall, where aprons and other useful artioles may be purchased. In the 'evening a musical programme will be gone through whilst the sale is proceeding, [Refreshment* free,

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright) Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 11-17 a.m, Guardian Office, 11-44 a.m. Shanghai, September 27 An edict has been issued at Pekin, ' rpscinding the Kmperoi'a recent. reforms, and ordorinsr the imprisonment of Chanpyinyuan. The cisis aros* owing to the- discove r y of a plot between the F.mperor and Kanjiyuwi to remove the Dnwager-Fmpress from any interest, m Government, Kang'ss brothnr has beeu condemned to execution.

TE ABUBU.AON GUARDIAN; WEDNESDa*, SEPTEMBER 28,1898.



STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN HOLLlTi'rt SUPREME HOLLER FLOUK, Etc. XU E have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR eSS 5s Per Tod, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, ao now is the time to bake your own Bread if you with to save money. Remember we are selling Best Roller Flour for 2s per Sack less than lowest ChrUtchurch advertised prices. See daily papers. WE ABE SELLING :— BFST KEROSENE lower than Chrtstchurch P.icfs. FINEST GOLDEN SYRUP In 2, 4 7, and 14 lb tins at dott. NOVELTY WRINGERS lo*er than anyone In the Trade Z^hSPSf l^ 6ai^ Prlce9 as ad * etlised b y our Cnriaiohuroh establishment I*NaMELWaRE at 20 per cent reduction, Ah D OTHEK GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glassware, Earthenware, and China- ware Department. WE beg to inform our numerous Customers and the Public genera'ly that we have given our Home Buyer strict instructions to buy only the fin.st quality . f goods from the best btaffordshire and Continental Houses suitable for the Colonial Markets, and a glance round pur Glassware and Crockery Depaitment will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to tbo letler ; and as we buy for prompt Cash and do an eaormous'Business, we are enabled to Sell at a very small Profit. JUGS— SOO SETS TO CHOOSE FROM AND §0 DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND SHAPES. Argyle Shape Beaded Shape * j '" !|iK : ' :; ' Shell Shape WR also hold large Stocks of Piuted Ware, Cutlery, etc., pnitableffor useful Wedding Prcs« nts, which we have matked at vtry low Prices to ocake roc mjfor other ebipn ems just to hand. FLETCHER BROS.. C 'SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBCJRTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale andf Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. I^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep i*-. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, 1 B ; l Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4b lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You" want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one thab will stand the wear,' beFeure you go to "* MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTRF.KT, ASHBUWT3N») MILNER & THOMPSON TTAVE much pleasure in|announcing that they wilJJhold a Great Sale of Pianos & Organs THB^ INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT Mr H. M. Jones's, East Street, AND MR C. D. LIGHTBAND will be m attendance to show Intending Customer! and to Canvasß 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, Q ality, aed FinUh, obtainable m the Colonies. AShipmentof JOHN BPINSMEAI) AND SONS Pianos just opened op. LOWEST CASH Pi-JlCliS, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS^ For one, two, or three years. ORGANSSfrorn monthly of 10* eacK PIANOS from'monthy payments!*! 20s each. ' LAKOBgVARIETY OF SHEET MUSIC ad each or 3i down. Now is the time to buy. Inspection invited. • H. M. JONis~AaENT. WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS. Artistioj Ceiling?, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistic Wall Papers ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. Painting and Paperhangiog i 8 cirrieol on by us on scientific lines. NotbiDß bufe aezraina material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. FICTDBE' FI*A.MII\'G FOR THK MILLION. 35 NEW DESIGNS JUST OPENED UP. ««a««o • *%■ W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER |MRRCHANTS Agents .For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd.  Shag Point Coal Company. i, Waatport Coal Company^



'GIVrNGUP BUSINESS i i'THR B.iLiNOE OF OUR STOCK WITJj BE SOLI) 5 WITHOUT RESERVE, JNEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER Ist., AT ' MESSRS NICOLL BROS.' CENTRAL MART. J. SEALY AND CO. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUET CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA ia acknowledged 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 VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils "alway m slock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Outlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY. AND HARDWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETf STREET, ASHBURTON. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED 1O« per Ton KKROSENE „ 3s per Case t-OAP „ JuJs per Box TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Side*, Rolls, and Hams, guarantee! grain fe 1, Try it. CALIFORNIAN FRUITS— Just Landed, Pears, Peaches, Apricots, which will bo found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. ) A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK;:— ACIDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT, BARLEY, BLUE, BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL, BISCCJITS, OARRAWAY SEED?, , CANDLES, COFFEE, CURRIE POWDEtt, CURRANTS, CREAM of TARTAR, CORN FLOUR, COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT, > FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUICF, JAMS, MAKMALADE, MATCHES, * MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISIJSS, SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BICE, SULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Etc,, Etc. ■ JOHN ORR AND CO., T EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. '» I ■ $J^£ASY rO DRINK . I AS^f 10 VJ\«LS\ . »' L EASILY THE EESV ** n. QTirvp k i 5 kl? X V/JLT • TT" AVING made Satisfactory arrangements with JCX Messrs Nicoll Bkos., for leaße of premises TTTm ocoupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS I McDQNALD & mcdiabmid. BOOTS AND SHOES of every description X7"i^vTrT mvde to order jOr repaired at showiest notice. r THE LARGEST AND^BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT ''s op J] ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTiNENTAL,|AND COLONIAL BOOTS. it- nn EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes, he '*. JUST ARRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoe?, all shades. g McDonald and McDiarmid, °| BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. aw 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. i6 ' CLARKE'S 841 PILLS HORSE CARDS. ras warranted to cure Gravel, Paina m the back s^/ssaLss^&jSyJs 1 o WNERS op STUD HORSES "■ cc , P^l^^^J^tlSSßSt a th d c mf ° rmed that H ° RSE ° ARDS c * th ' S J^toXr^r^XSP" lat6Bt deBiRQB ° an b 6 ° bfc&ined at the °^' Me of the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. o t. « tt a * the shortest notice. Smoke New Venui. ■■_._:__ ;.___ : _ -__Z. _r;.^ 1 . fi^rant and nfiwAinf—JYm VenVf



NICOLL BROTHERS. Mcoil Brothers, [H". F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALU • TOR-*. 1, NT ESTATE, AND GENBR \l. A ENTS. "ChiNTEAL AUCTION HO Mi: E\ST STRKKT, A'SHBUKTJN. WEEKLY S iLES OP CvTTLK, PIGS& POQLTJRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yatds adj .iuing the Area !r. i ntrano by ric[ht.-if-way, mar of Union Bank. Alaoof MERCHANDISE, FUKNMURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, ocmmonciog immediatelj on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rateß. ADVANCES made on goods plaoed m oui 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 SEAS~ON>S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Wachsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegraes, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips MaDgela, 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 .Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Kharplin and Co., Shiveley Saw Mills, Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIPR, & MARINE INSURANCE RI-KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, 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 CHRIS'J CHURCH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Ripe, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVE-i USKI). SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Lettera will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERa FREEZERS. T7IARMER3 wuhing to consign Sheop en their own account can book space at any time]to suit their own convenience,^by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3S \ Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Hor< Fair THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898, . And >re now BOOKING ENTRIES fo: same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDKR, 9 95 Auctioneer. Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. NOTICE is hereby given that Robkr Kbnnington, of Winslow, farmer was this day adjudged bankrupt; and hereby summon a meeting of creditors, tob holden at my office on the 3rd day of Octobei 1898, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. September 28, 1898. 9 23 g. ■ i .i_y_ -— - Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH OOUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for Leatin JL Plantation Reserve, No. 2643 (abou 9 acres. ) Particulars at Town Cle. k's Offici where Tenders will be received till 1 p.n on MONDAY, the 3rd prox C. E. FOOKB, 9 233 Town Cleik. Stud Notices. , npilE Pure-bred Draught Stallioi Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mk Geokue Thomi'sok Farm, Lyndhurst, and will tray Methven, Calrnbrae, Lauriston, ai Winohmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome chfis nut horse,, 4yre old, by Ciaigievar- da 6 Blospom, by Early Mormng, by Tl - Banker. Oraigievar (imp), bay co rising 6yra old, with immtn-'e bone, at plenty of fine, siiky hair. Bred by Pet tl Ferguaton, Renfrew. He U got by bl , t famous Old Times [579, Hodges] E dam is by the world-renowned Prince Wales [673]; g d by Premier [O.S.T Vol I , 595]. Premier was tho Ulasg< premium horse m 1872 and the Wigtc shire premium horse m 1873, and was p by Bob Burns [105, vol. I ], dam Magg by Lothian Tain [506] Bub Hnrns' ■« got by tho renowned Victor [892] For full pedigree see carda. TEHMS— Season, £ 3 3s ; Guaranti b, £4 4.5 ; Grooraage, ss, payable fi m service. Good paddocks for mares, t m no responsibility taken. Owners at tic of service responsible for service monej GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 m Proprietor,



A LL CLAIMS against the lateDit Leahy j£\. must b-s rendered to me m detail or before 2lsb OCTOBER NHXT, and all OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS will be sued for after above date, if not paid to Mr L A. Nicoll, East Street, whose receipt shall be a sufficient discharge. R. M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor for Executrix. September 27, 1898. 9 2Z6 S^\ IRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. ANNUAL GATHEKING, AND SALE OF WQBK, IN ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. SEPrEMBER 29. Open at 3p m. and 7. 30 p.m. Admisuion 61. 9 236 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given that all annual Licenses under the Borough By- Laws, namely for — ' KEROSFiNE OR PRTROLEUM, DANGEROUS GOODS, CARRIERS, HACKNEY CARRIAGES, DRIVERS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, HAWKERS, Expire on the 30th September inßt. Applications for renewal must be made on expiry of the old Licenses under penalty m default not exceeding Five Pounds. OHAS B. FOOKS, 8 331 Town Clerk.



W&n tad TEA MEETING To-morrow Night, Baring Square Church, 5 30. Tickets, Tea and Concert, onu shilling and sixpence 9 228 T7IESTIVAL CONCERT Tomorrow X? Night, Bariug Square Church, 7.30. Choice Selections of Music by Scholars, Choir, and Orchestra. Admission, sixpence. 9 229 6 T EAKAGE between Sunday school I i and Church." Three Lecturettes by local ministers at Wesleyan Church To-irorrow Night. Admission, sixpence. 9 230 WANTED — A Girl for housework. Apply at once to i. rs Pauling, Peter street, Ashburtou. 9 227 T7IRESH Crayfish, and all kinds of Fresh JD Fish by Express to-night. Fresh Oysters by Express to-morrow night.— J H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 9 235 WAiNTED-Shed m Ashburton suitable for sheep Bkin, hide, and fat store, or premises where fellmoDgering may be carried on. Apply— Murgatroyd Bros., Box 81, Christctinrch. 9 215 WANTED -A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply Pelham POULTRY Yauds, or Office of this paper. /^KICKET and Tennis Material now V^/ opened up from London. Boys', Youths', and Men's Bats, Match Balls, Racquets, various weights, for 5a to 355. Minnows aud balance of Fishing Tackle cheap to clear. Five Quire Packets Isote. paper. 6.1 ; 100 page INote Books, Id. — H. M. Jones. DAVID THOMAS. I ARCADE. SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 1898. Oil Paintings. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Miss Field to tell on the abova date t* number of Oil Painting*, Sketches, Etchings, Photographs, etc., etc D. THOMAS, 9 232 Auctioneer. AEOADE. J3ATURDAY7"6OTOBER 1, 1898. GREAT GLEAKINC SALE OF LIVE STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNI I URE, I.TC. ME D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mr A. M. Pearson, who is leaving the district for Oamaru, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, with- out reserve, the following HORSE- 5 , CATTLE, TRAPS, AND HOUSEHOLD BURNITURE— IBay GELDIKG, by Mambrino Mac, 4 years. "I Bay MARE. £\ HEIFER 53 , close to calviag, 3 Head of CATTLE. i 1 SPRING TRAP, 1 GIG and Seb of Gig Harness. ISIDE SADDLE, almost new. Saddle and Biidle. FURNITURE CONSISTING OF- DrawiDg Room, Dining Room, Hall, Four Bedrooms, Kitchen, etc., etc., viz , Piano, Dresden Model, Suite of Cretonne Furniture, Iron Bcda, Wash Stands, Tables, Carpets, Oil Paintings, Easy Chairs, Chifionier, Austrian Chairs, Cirpetp, Clocks, Sewing Machine, Fender and Irons, Four Chest of Drawers, Bedding, Lawn Mower, Mangle, Oilcloth, and a large lot of Kitchen Utensils too numerous to mention. The above lot of furniture is all m first olawr order. Sale at 11.30 a.m., sharp. D. THOMAS, 9 207 Auctioneer. Publ c Notices. . A. A. C «& A. C. ALL MEMBERS and Intending Members are requested to be at the Post Office TO-MORROW, at 2. 15 pill, To take part m a Run to Lagmhor. J. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 231 Hon. Secretary. IS O T JOE.