CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copy righ t. Pretoria, September 20 In the course of a speech, President Kruger suggested the desirableness of placiDg an export duty of 2J p9r cent upon gold. Madrid, September 20 Six Anarchists, co"nected with the Association with which Luccheni was identified, have been arrested at Barcelona. St. PETERSBuno, Sept. 21 The Russian Press declare that the German Emperor's visit to Palestine will be detrimental to Russia's influence m the East. Berlin, September 21 Count Stoebing has been arrested at the Alsace army maiiceuvres, for kill ing a sergeant who behaved rudely after having his ears boxed. Melbourne, September 21 The poHce are satisfied that the body found at Yankee creek is that of Frederick Wilson, and it is supposed he committed suicide by placing dynamite and tin slugs m his mouth. The body of a man, not identified, baa been found m a creek at Strathger ton, eewn up m bagging. The skull was smashed, and there were several stabs m the neck.

SPORTING.

I GMONT SPPING' MEETING. SECOND PAY. I United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph Haweiu, September 22 The weather is fine for the second day's races. Fo 1 iwing are rr suits '. — Second Hurdlks, two miles —Troubadour 1, Kanaka 2, Alpine 3 Al! started. Splen did race. Mariua fell, and Norweab fell at the last hur Hp. Dividends— £4 9s and £2 38. Time— 3.363. Second Hack Hurdles, one and three quarter mile. — Cairo 1, Taravento 2, Dis raeli 3. Won easily. Time— 3 37. Dm denriß— .£l 15s and 19j. 'JHIRD Hack tLAT, 1£ mile— Uhlan 1, Taplow 2, ?*srliaht 3. All Btarted. Won ensily. Time— 2.l7 Dividends- £1 161 and 18s.

THE SOUDAN.

United Presß Association — By Eleofcric Telegraph— Copyright. Paris, September 20 The Debate declares that Captain Marchand's position m Fashoda is legally as strong as Sir H. Kitchener's and the matter must be settled by dip lomacy.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

♦ United Press Association — By Elootrio Telegraph— Copyright Paris, September 21 The Correctional Tribunal has com menced the hearing of charges of reveal ing the contents of state documents concerning national defence m connec tion with the Dreyfus case against Pic quart and M. Leblois, a member of the French bar, and one of M. Zola's advocates. The hearing was adjourned. Picquart declined to ask for bail.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric iTelegraph— Copyright Received Wakapnaka Sept;. 22, 9-15 a m, Guardian Office, 9-42 am. International Disarmament, Tokio, September 21 The Japanese Government support the Czar's disarmament conference. The Republic of Colombia. Bogota, September 21 The Bepublic of Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Italy, and abrogated all treaties between the two countries.

Fatal Fire. New York, September 21 By a fire m a grain elevator at Toledo, Ohio, eight persons were burned to death, and nine fatally injured. Attempt to Wreck a Mail Train. London, September 21 An attempt to wreck the London South Western mail train was narrowly averted by the guard observing the obstruction on the line at points when starting the train. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 22, 11-40 a-m, Guardian Office 11-57 a-m Diplomatic Paris, September 2i M. Oambon, French Ambassador m Turkey, succeeds Baron Decoureel as Ambassador to England.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 22, 9.40 a-m, Guardian Office 10 17 a-m A Legal Question. Sydney, September 22 The question has been raised as to whether Mr Barton's position as Gov- j eminent Arbitrator m the case McSherry v the Orown would invali date his election. Postmaster-General Farkes says is premature yet to say. The Pacific Cable. There is a prospect of the Oape route being preferred to the Pacific cable. A Free Breakfast Table. Adelaide, September 22 In the Legislative Assembly a reso lution m favor of a free breakfast table was defeated. New Guinea Land Concession. Brisbane, September 22 Sir William McGregor, m an inter view, said he assumed the entire re sponsibility for the terms of the New Guinea land concession. He had recommended them with his eyes open after mature deliberation and a greater knowledge of the country than anyone else could possess. He declared that a lot of misconception had arisen over the matter, and his sole object was to develop the Islands

CYCLING.

The Ariels' Opening Run and Koad ttace. About forty cyclists of the Ariel Cycling Club turned out to-day for the opening run, and rode m procession along several of the streets, headed by the men who were to take part m the road race to Wakanui, theße n gain led by che Club's bugler, Mr McNaught. OPhe start was at the Central Hotel, and the road lay down the W&kanui road to its junction with the Beach road, thence home, finishing ab the Royal Hotel, tfie distance being ten miles. Twenty-four riders started, and a good race resulted, but the spectators at the finishing point saw only that pnrb of it m the Btraight. The firet to appear was E. Willis with a lead of about 80 yards, and his time 2b n.inutes, his handicap being 3.35. The second was M. Baker, wiih a handicap of 4.45, and the ihird J. DAVison, handicap 1 20.

TWO FOOLS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, September 21 Mr Meagher, a mpmber of the Legis lative Assembly, grieved at the com ments m Truth newspaper, waylaid Mr Norton m Pitt Street and cowhided him. The thoroughfare was crowded at the time, Mr Norton drew a revolver, whereupon Mr Meagher made off and an interesting race eventuated. Mr Norton, dodging m the crowd, and -watching his opportunity, fired at Mr Meagher, but missed him. The num ber of people hindered Mr Norton's ' movements, and Mr Meagher escaped. Mr Norton was Arrested and remanded. He was bailed, and immediately issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr Meagher, who surrendered himself and was also bailed.

THE LATE SIR GEORGE GREY.

Message from the Queen. Mr Chamberlain's Testimony. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, September 20 Mr Chamberlain telegraphed to Mr Biddulph that Sir George Grey's loss would be felt throughout the colonies, to which he had rendered eminent services daring a long and brilliant career. September 21. The Queen instructed Mr Ohamber lain to convey to the relatives her j Mjreat regret at Sir George Grey's B^tb, and to express her sincere ■Hhuthy and condolence at the loss of and loyal a servant. was due to senile HH|^^» bis burial ia

i'HK ASHBURTOfI GUABDIaN ; fIHtfRSPA?, SStTEMßjflia 22, 1898,



STAKTLING REDUCjTIbNB BOLLITI'S FUPREMB BOJXEB FLOUK, Etc. yy E have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR && 5s Per Ton, which ii equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, so now is the time to bake your own Bread if you wish to save money. Remember we are selling Best Roller Flour for 2s per Sack less than lowest Chriatchurch advertised prioes. See daily papers. WE ARE SELLING :— 2FSJ KEROSENE lower than Christchurch P ics. SS5f yZr*JSJ? aB1 2 lower than a °y° ne m th « Trade iw a hS?v??sS **T Prioes aB by our Cbriaivhuroh estaU:Bhment MNAMELWARE at 20 per cent redaction, Abb OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. i r Glassware, Earthenware, and China- ware Department WE beg to inform our numerous Customers »ud the Public peneraMy that we hsve given our Home Buyer strict instructions to buy only the fin.st quality « f K ooda irom the best Staffordshire and Continental House* suitable lor the Colonial Markets, and a glance round our Glassware and Crockery Dep*itment will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to the letter ; and , as we buy lorprnmpt Gash and do an enormous Business, we are enabled to Sell at a very Bmall Profifc. JUGS— SCO SETS TO CHOOSE FROM AND 50SDIFFEREJST PATTERNS AiND SHAPES. / 1 gyle Shape Beveled Shape nl^'"' : '""'" Shell Shape WE also hold large S ocks of Plated Ware, Cutlery, etc., »n:tablr for ÜBeful Wedding Presents, which we have n a ked at very lew I'rioea to nmko ioon» for other shipment* just to hand. r FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCff. VA holeaale a -<\ Ret: ii Agents for Nimmo *nd Blair's Btandard Seeds. GIVING UP BUSINESS STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. A GRICULTUKAL SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, GARDEN REQUISITES. , t All at your own Price. CABBAGE PLANTS—6rt PER 100. EMPTY TAISK J. SEALY AND CO. MELLOR'S " ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. POR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALOKEL We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to k^ep it NOTR OUR PRICRS-Men'B Oood ShorTcr.", 9 3 6d ; Children's Anklo Stri-D* In • Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4* lid ar.d 5& 6d ; Men's Good Ulncheil, 4?lld. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Piicep, yo'uVto ""* * °" nX S ™>°T~. thu .ill .utd tb. „«, b 0 nn MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TAILORED BTRKKT. ASHRU»T.IN»* ' MIIvNER & THOMPSON TT AYE much pleasure m announcing that they will held a Great Sale ofJPianos & Organs THE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT Mr H. M. Jones's, East Street, THE HAAKE PIANO, A Shipment o£ JOHN BBINSMEAD AND SONS Pianos juat opened ap, LOWEST CASH PBIOKS, OR ON EASY TIME PAYMENTS Ifor one, two, or three years. ORGANS from monthly p aym en.ts of 10s e^oh. Pi ANoS frcm monthy payments of LARGE VARIETY OF bIFbTMUSIO 4d each or 3. down. Now is the time to buy. Inspection invited. a & iQm&TAQmz



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. OUR CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA ia acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have alao m atook a Firßt-clasa BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which oanHpt be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils alvav m stock, * Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHKAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. f Goods delivered daily. Ordera by Poat promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURJNETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. » GREAT REDUCTIONS. (o) FLOUR REDUCED *©S3 1O« per Ton KKROSENE „ 3* per Cage tOAP „ &a per Box JEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND B VCON-A Choice let ofgdej, Rolle, a ,d Ham., guaranteed grain fe !, CALIFORNIAN FRUITS-Juat Landed Peara, P* ohe* Apricots, which will be found dehciona, and Cheaper than fre«h fruit. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :~ A b?2Vhv ALMONDS, ARROWROOT, BARLEY, BLUE, BAKING POWDER BOVRIL, BISCPITS, CARRaWAY SEEDS CANDLES, COFFEE, CUimiE POWDER ° U £^ TS ' CREAM cf TARTAR, CORN FLOUR, * 0A G S O^DEN I ?Y L ' EX T RA ? T « P MEAT HO t^« KEROBENE UPf JA M M U S STARD, M SAL?' *$38& SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BICE JOHN ORR AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TU RNtpq RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtl Oij,, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere, CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £ S Jfa PER DOZEN. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL? FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale, X HAVE tho following Choap Properties for Sale,— 912 Acres near Ruapuna, half cultivated and half m tussock 'aoo HZ SSSS^SyCS!iS* r or """"" aorea8 ' °*°' b 0 di " po "" i «o2 Aores £ ce T afield » 400 aores m crop. Thoroughly improved. |500 Acres Westerfield, six roomed Houbo, Stable, and Woohhed. ' 500 Acrea Hinds. Improved. |270 Acrea nob far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Aores near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m gras«. 270 Acrea Drotnore, half m crop, balance m English craaa. 100 Acres perpetual lease, Ruapuna. BFor terms and partioulara'apply] DAVID THOMAS,



JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Niooll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION EOjMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S&LES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by rij>ht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Roomß EVERY SATURDAY, oommenoing immediately on conclusion of our live atook sale, CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweßt current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samp'es from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Wo have bean appoiiitcd Aoenis foi Messrs Sawtell, Waciismann & Co , Christuhurch, aud have now on hand » supply of Colonial Grown Ryegraaa, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangele, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown bj Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Sr'eod Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. hharplin and Co., Stavsley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFR, & MARINE INSURANCE RI>KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trusb Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend or Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. P v ticulars on application We invite ihose wishing to dispose of theit properties to communicate with us. rji H E CHRIS'I CHURCH MEAT CO. JL Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attei tion. NICOLL BROS., DISTEICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space ab any time'to auib their own convenienoe,^by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTEICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 Tenders, TENDERS. npENDERS aro invited for PAINTING JL the Prince Albort Biarding House (Wheeler's). Plans and Specifications can be seen at my shop. Tenders cloee on FRIDAY, 23rd inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. - 9_175 Wm. BRYANT. ~~T E N D Jfi R 8^ HTIENDERS are invited for Ploughing, JL Harrowing, etc., 100 Acres, and Harrowing, Rolling, and Sowing 100 Acres near Rakaia. For particulars apply to M. Griffin, Carryanter Farm, Bankaide. Tenders close on 30bh iustanb. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 190 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNAL ELECTION. THE following ia the result of tho Poll taken to-day for the Election of FIVE Candidates to serve as Commissioners of the Tinwald Town Board :— GATES, EDWARD ... ... 60 DOHERTY, CHARLES 52 HAMPTON, JOHN MOFFAT ... 50 SEALY, THOMAS 50 LAGAN, MICHAEL 49 GUDSKLL. JAMES 35 WILLIAMS, THOMAS 32 ROBINSON, JOSEPH 9 I therefore deolare Messrs Edward Gates, Charles Doherty, John Moff*tb Hampton, Thomas Scaly, and Michael Lagan, duly elected Commissioners of the Tinwald Town Board. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. September 21, 1898. 9 181 KOZiB~TEA



Show Rooms — Opposite Somerset Hotel. impori^antHnotice. (o) JT HAVING COME TO TBI KNOWLEDGE of the Meager of the DRESDEN PIANOFORTE AJANUF.i'JJ URIXG AND AGENCY COMPANY that Canvasßera representing some of the competing Piano Salesmen hava been preju being intending pur- chasers of Pianos, Organ*, etc., by asserting that our Instruments are unreliable and inferior to those of iheir particular Employers, we are now prepared to offer a SUBSTANTIAL REWARD m each instance for reliable information m thin direction-**., to PERSONS WHO ARE WILLING TO GIVE EVIDENCE m a Court of Ju 3 tice *hieh will le.d to a Suco-fal ProMoaiio. of i he Unscrupulous Canvassers hereby referred to. hi 08 " wi » b " r'^ed 'o Publish fa* of oturgtin the Daily p.,per B Di*cla?mer> f.orn Oppo.Uioa Firm* who will advise him that they are ob ***..« of rh«r employees rciort.ng to such despicable and unprofessional taotioi Oar aolioitors have in*Uu". tlons to take immediate proceedings m any cbsm that imy coiise under our notioe. * WUB The Public of Aehburton are reapeolfully invited to inspeot our Stock, and then JUDG'-! FOR THKMBE'.VKS. THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENCY COMPANY. . , t J. A. X RIKULE, MoMnjyer, NICOLL BROTHERS. 1 " "^ ' " " '



T. Bullock. SATURDAY,~SEPT, ST' SHEEP COUNTRY. Kf\l ACRES, LEARE IN RAI O\JX PERPETUITY. DUI TVT R T ' BULL °OK has received instruo. ' VTL ™ 10ns from Mr Wm Patterson to . B ® u b y Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, — > HIS LEASEHOLD PROPERTY m the Westerned Survey District, con'ain- ing 501 acres well fenced and divided into two paddocks we 1 watered with County water race. There ie a Cottage of two rooms, almoßt new, erectcl or. !he property, and other improvermnta. The ret-t.il to the Crown is only le per aoro Inspection invited. Sale,ab 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 9 150 Auctioneer. SATUKDAY,~6EPr. 21~~ "I Af* ACRES LEASEHOLD & 1» X4tU ACRES FREEHOLD, Close to Ealiog Railway Station, MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc. tions from Mr R X Parkerson to sell by Public Auotion at the Aroade on the above date, — About 146 Acres Perpetual Leaee (which I understand can be converted into Lease m Perpetuity at reduced rental. Also,— 1 Q ACRES Freehold close to the 1O Baling Railway Station, fenced, subdivided, and laid down iv Engli h grasses. 80 Acres of the Leasehold has also been laid down m grass. Good Sheep Country. Terms at Sale Note time of sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 9 149 Auctioneer. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIKDLANDER, 9 95 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON Horse Parade. SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 1898 TMMEDIATELY after the [Annual Parade we shall offer at our Mart on account] of Clien 3 SEVERAL STALLIONS. 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. SATTJRDAyT SEPT. 24, 1898 Sale of Stallions, AFTER THE HORSE PARADE. I WILL SELL at the Aroade on the above date, immediately after the Parade, on acoount of various clients, — SEVERAL DRAUGHT & THOROUGH- BRED STALLIONS. Particulars m future advertisement. Other entries invited. I D. THOMAS, 9 80 Auctioneer. PAEADE SALE SATURDAY, September 24, 1898. MX D. THOMAS haa received instruc tions from the following Clients to Sell on SATURDAY, September 24, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE, THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY BRKD CLYDESDALES. On account of Mr John Gbioo — WORKMAN, by Lord Dunmore, dam Annie. No 573. On account of Mr A. Toomey — BANKER, by Young Banker, dam PfinceßS Royal. On account of Mr W. Croy— BANKER'S PRIDE, 3yrs, by King's Pride, dam Jess. On account of Mr John Brawlky — PRINCE CHARLIE, 7yrs, by Prince, dam Darling. On account of Mr Joseph Choak — TEMPTATION, 3yrs, by Vanquisher, dam Gipsy. On account of Mr R. Clark — CRAIGIELEH 1 , 3yrs,by Craigiev&r.imp., dam Darling On account of Me H. Cranfield — EMPEROR, by General Gordon, dam Jesg. On account of Mr G. MoConnkll — WALLACE, 3yrs, by Cavalier, dam Victor mare. On account of Mr W. Moses— BAY COLT, 2yrs, by Kiog's Pride, dam Prince Royal mare. On account of Mr T. Cotton The Thoroughbred Stallion LORDSTANS- BURY, by Hanlon. On acoount of Mr A. Hkwson— CHESTNUT COLT, 3yr 8> by General Tracy, dam Fanny Belle. On account of Mk F. Trevurza— NKW YORK, 6yrs, by Emmeraon, dam Kitty. Full Pedigree ab Sale. D. THOMAS, 9 143 Auctioneer. f)OULTRY Fanciers and those~desTrous _t of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find ie to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays, JtOZIIS XJ&A | 49 Uetit ,



Synopsis of New Advkhtisbmenis Tinwald Town District— Dec'artttion of poll M Griffin—Tenders Hampstead Town District — Declaration of poll Beßsie Simmonds — New violin strings Miss Williams — Apprentices wanted Tinwald Winter ABsembiy— Final dance to-mocrow night Baring Square Church — Anniversary ser- vices, Sunday next O E Hugo— Notice re attendance ab Orange Hall Ashburton Borough Council— Notice re unpaid rates Mr D. Thcmas has been appointed district agent for the Australian Widows' Life Insurance Co, whose new notice will appear m a future issue. e=^i.-jrr.z^ . - •A'o?..:.x>ci NEW Violin Strings to hand, direct from makers. New song?, piano and other musio. Inspection invited. — Bessie Simmonds. 9 189 WANTED— Apprentices to the Dress- making. Apply at once to Miss Williams, Dressmaker, Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square. 9 185 WANTED Known— The laßt of the Tinwald Winter Assemb'y Dances will bs held To-morrow Night, Sept. 23. 9 184 6 6 QWEETLY come those Strains O Melodious." — Sunday School Anniversary Services next Sunday, Baring Square Church. Festival Music ; Conductor —Mr W. McDonald. 9 187 NUKSING.— Mrs A. P. Brown, Ladies Nurse. Address, opposite Mr T. Williams, Tinwald. 990 EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namelyi Partridge Cochins, Golden faced Wyandottes, Houdans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards. WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply Pelham Poultry Yabds, or Office of this paper. O. E. HUGO WILL be m daily attendance at the Orange Ball from 10 to 1 and from 3t06 to supply Charts. Thousands of Men and Women have consulted Mr Hugo, and to seek his advice is to procure prosperity and success. 9 183 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH. mHE ANNUAL REUNION of the _L Preßby terian Church will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THUBSDAY, SEPT. 22. Tea at 6 p.m. Ret. James Gibb, of Duned'n, will lecture on " Scottish characteristics aa illustrated m the Drumtochty Sketches." Commencing at 8 o'clock. Ret. Mr Grant, of Leeston, and othorß preseut. Solo Singing and Music. Admission— ls 6d. 816 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION, 1893. T3ESULT OF THE POLL:- ELLIOTT, JAMES ... _ 110 HUNT, JOHN 110 CAWBEY, JOHN CROCKER ... 106 KEELEY, GEORGE 92 McELREA, HENRY 85 MAYNARD, JOHN HENRY ... 80 ANDREWS, GEORGE WILLIAM 61 MAHOOD, EDWARD 50 ANDREWS, ALBERT JAMES 49 YOUNG, ANDREW 34 Informal 1 I therefore declare the SEVEN first named Candidates duly elected as Com- missioners of the Hampstead Town Board. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer, Hampsfead Town District. Hampstead, September 21, 1898. 9 186 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that ALL BOROUGH RATES remaining Un- paid after the 20ih October prox. will be j SUED FOR, without further notice. Rate- ' payers are also informed that TEN per cent penalty under Clause 60 of the Rating Act, 1894, will be imposed on all Rates Bix months overdue, OHA6. ]S FOOKS, 9 153 xqwb Clerk,