The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898. Local and General.

District Court. — The sitting of the District Court, fixed for to-day, was adjourned till to-morrow at one o'clock. Experimental Station.— The Depart" ment of Agriculture estimates the cost of establishing an experimental station m the Auckland district at about £15,000. Cycling— Cyclistß will be glad to hear thab tho track m the Domain has been tiken m hand, and that a good deal of work has already been done. The Gridiron Maps. — The copy of Han sard containing the maps of the Hororata EBtate — (Sir John H&ll'a)— concerning which bo much has been heard lately, oame to hand this morning. The Domain. — Thia favorite spob is jast now looking very pretty. The islands are fringed with spring flowers and the willows are putting on their fresh green foliage. The change that has taken place during the past fortnight is wonderful. Mining News. — The mining manager of the Barry town Gold Mining Company wireß to Mr Zander a3 follows: — "Obtained 65 ounces of amalgam for three days ended Wednesday." The Cromwell Tributers obtained 755 ounces of retorted gold from 727 tons of stone. Dehorning. — Dehorning is now being vigorously c irried on m the Mataura district, und during the past week or so 500 animals have undergone the p-ocess. It is stated that only one herd now remains at Mataura Island with the horns still intact. The continuation of the serial, "The Conscripts," will be found on the first and fourth pages to-day. Several important advertisements appear on the outside pages, including that of the New Zealand Clothing Faotory and the services m connection with St. Stephen's Church, Bobbery m A Hansom Cab. — A Press Association telegram from Auckland says : — Ab the Supreme Court two cabmen, Charles Henry Cox and William James Whitford, were sentenced to seven years' imprisonment) for robbing M. B. Routley, firmer, of Pukekohe, m a hansom cab. Trouble m the Wanganpi Hospital. — In consequence of disagreement with the house surgeon (reports a Preae Association telegram), Mies Warmington has resigned her position as matron of the Wanganui Hospital. A nurse has also resigned, and several servants were dismissed for inaub ordination. Obliterated Stamps. — From Monday (says a Press Association message from

Wellington) packets of obliterated stumps for places within New Zealand and the Australian colonies, may be sent at printed piper rates of postage, instead of letter r<-.tes as at present. All such packets must, ho« --ever, be registered. Fatal Occident. — A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that William Hodge, a hand employed on the Weatralia was sent up to the main mast head this morning to fix a block. He slipped and fell to the deck, hia head striking the an^le iroD, killing him on the spot. He was twenty-four years of age, and a native of Er gland, Thk Wellington-Lyttelton Service — The Rotomahana is to have her boilers re-tubed, and thoroughly equipped for the summer work aß a ferry-boat between Wel lington and Lyttelton. When this is done she will be able to do the trip ia twelve hours, when rpquired, starting m about if ur weeks, and then the Pengium will be dis patched to Tasmania. Hockey — The final hockey match of the season was played on the Tinwald Domain on Thursday, between the Ashburton and Tinwald teams, when the latter secured a decided victory by three goals to nil. The game was a very poor one from a spectator's point of view, neither team chowing the necessary amount of combination and clean driving to make the game interesting. Mr C. CXark made an impartial and satisfactory referee. '• Trottikg " at Auctions — Mr Flatman has introduced a to amend the Auc tioneers .flct, to prevent "trotting" at auction?. It provides that vendors shall not bid either by themselves or agents, and that i he auctioneer shall name both vendor and last biider. There is a provision, however, that if at the beginning of the Bale the auctioneer reserves the right to make one UJ, the vendor or his agent may make such bid accordingly.

A Big Feed. — There is a Maori at Pari haka, who is reported to have recently accomplished the gastronomic feat of eating at a meal a small pig of about 141 b weight, a dish of potatoes equal to aboub half a bushel, tea ad libitum, and a lot of kumeras and brown bread thrown iv as <f incidentals." The meal occupied an hour and fourteen minutes, and it is related that he then " aroßelike a giant refreshed," and proceeded to enjoy his pipe m the bosom of his admir? ing family. Stonewalling by Shifts.— The special reporter of the Nort/i Otago Tunes states that the stonewall on the estimates has been organised on both sides. The Opposi tion have arranged three shifts, and the Government two. Id appears the latter cannot supply three shifts, because the Government it bound to keep a quorum m the House or within cill of the bell, while the Opposition only need an active force. By the "shift" system thffSebate (!) can be kept going continuously. Mcdic Aii Prescriptions.— The right to the possession of a medical prescription threatens to be soon tested m a Sydney Court. The chemist who compounded the mixture sticks to the prescription, while the patient, who believes the remedy an iofall ble oure for hiß disorder, demands the return of the paper. The docter being referred to, held that the prescription is really hia property, and that ohemiat and patient wero temporary holders, and declined to give a copy of the document without a special fee. Knglish law is unsettled on the point, and so far Australian law has made no pronouncement). A Train Stopped for a Kiss.— Trains only stopat Flaxton on the Culverdon line when signalled to do so. The other day as the " Uangiora express" was nearing Flaxton the driver spied a j oung lady on the platform waving her handkerchief, evidently as a signal for him to stop, which he accordingly did ; whereupon the young lady rushed to a carriage from a window of which a similar signal might have been observed, and engaged m an animated conversation with a young man. On the guard calling out, *' All aboard, please," the young lady demurely replied, " Oh, I'm not going on, I only wanted to Bpeak to thia gentleman." A Lady on •• Snores."— The Ft ess special lady correspondent m Wellington, being m the ladies' gallery of the House of Representa- ( tives remaiued m the building during the stonewall, and refers to the snoring of the sleeping legislators as follows ; -I never heard fuoh a variety of snore* From a ' distant corner came a gurgle and a gasp, and down below the gallery a nun was loudly nasal. Mr Kelly rawed a point of order about these members' performances, and complained of being interrupted by a thrash ing machine m full work behind him. There was a snore I oould not locate-^-I fancy ib oame f toco, the Ministerial benches-bub so musical, so melancholy, was it that it nearly brought tears to one's eyes. And above all every "° w and then came a wild weird enueallikea miniature syren whistle .or a SS arown Banshee, It turned out to be only the ventilates, but jc was a fearsome ngise," <

Fire.— The fire ab Mig Maguniness 1 f*rm Lyndhurst, laßb Friday morning was noticed | by Borne of Mr Cameron's men, who thought j it was a atraw fire, and took no further notice of it. The tshed, wh'ch was timed | contained about 1000 bushel* of grain, besides implements, etc. It was situated about halt ' a mile from the homestead. Mrs Maguiness will probably be a heavy loser, as we hear there was no insurance. The Show.-— For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows ana holidays, and late customer have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &c, for the approaching summer to call early. We have just opened out our new Beagon's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our atook of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &3, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur ton, comprising a 1 the latest novelties, and a Bpecial lino of Fox's oelebrated Cheviot aerges, whioh we are making to measure m the newest styles at threo guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big aaaortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for ■ 153 6d per pair (usual prices 22 3 6d to 25 ) ; and m Baddle tweeds : Suits £3 103 and trouaera to measure 17a sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. —Craighead and Bhbryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash burton.

BOROUGH ELECTIONS.

Declaration of the Poll. The poll m the municipal election on Thursday was declared shortly after seven o'clook as follows : — Jas. H. Pauling ... ,„ 251 J. H. Maynard .„ „ 173 E. W. Hanmer .„ « 161 R. Bird ... .. 149 G. W. Andrews ... _ 99 Jaa. Baker 87 Informal votes ... 2 Messrs Pauling, Maynard, and Hanmer were declared elected. Messrs Pauling and Maynard of the successful candidates returned thanks to the ratepayers for their election, and Messrs Bird and Andrews of the unsuccessful candidates. A vote of thanks to the return ing officer was passed.

LAWN TENNIS.

The ladies' handicap single tournament, for a, pair of tennis Bhoes presented by Mr H. Pannell, was completed, after many interruptions, on Wednesday atternoon. Mrs Hugo Friedlander waa the auocessful oompetitor, beatiDg Miss Nellie Fooks m the final, by the narrow margin of 9 games to 8. The following are the results of the various games : — First Round. — Miss X Orr owe 15, beat Miss Bell rec 15, 10 8 ; Miss Josey McOwen scr, beat Miss Fox rec 15, 92 ; Miss N Fooks owe £ 15, beat Misa D Fullerton aor, 9-3 ; Miss J Shury owe £ 15, beat Miss W Purnell owe £ 15, 9-7; Mrs Hugo Fried lander rec 15, beat Miss M Fooks owe £ 15, 9-7 ; Mra P H Cox rec 15, beat Miss D Roberta reo 15, 92 ; Miss M Fullerton scr, a bye. Second Round. — Miss Orr beat Miss M Fullerton 9 4; Miss N Fooks beat Miss J McOwen 9 4; Mrs H Friedlander beat Mra Cox, 9 3. Final Rounds —Miss N Fooks beat Miss

Orr 9 8; Mrs H Friedlander beat Miss N Fooks 9-8. In the final round Mrs Frisdlander had a handicap of 15, while Miss Fooks was owing i 15. Mrs Friedlander soon established a lead of five games by really good play, but then she appeared to tire, and Miss Fooks gradaally drew up till the score stood 8-7 m favor of Mrs Friedlander, and then 8 all. However, m the last game, Mrs Friedlander seemed to freshen up, and by a good drive to the back line, and good placing of the last ball, won the final. Great praise is due to Miss Fooks for the way m which she played a steady uphill game.

ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Ariel Bioycle Club w»3 held m the Orange Hall on Tnura day evening. There was a large attendance of members. The report and balance sheet for the year as read were adopted. The following gentlemen were elected as offictri for the ensuing year: — Patron— J 0 N Grigg Esq. ; President a—His Worship the Mayor and .F Maiawaring Esq ; Vica- Presidenta — Messrs A A Orr, R Alexander, H Britton, M Lagan, T Rollitt, M Priest, P , Devane, J Nee, Hamish McLean, P Miller, H Drummond, J H Pauliog, J Scaly, J Lambie, Moritz Friedlander, T CoDolly, Rev J J O'Oonnell, Drs Bolger, Hunter, and Maude ; Captain— Mr W P Daly ; Deputy? Captain — Mr J McNaught j Treasurer— Mr S Madden ; Secretary — Mr D McDonnell ; Assistant Secretary— Mr J M tiller; Uom mittee — Messrs Henry, O'Neill, James Wilson, Burns, Sutherland, Landella, and Cookeon. Jt was decided to open the season on Thursday, September 22, and that a road race be held on that date at 2.30 p.m., the route being from the Post Office to the junction of the Wakanui Koad, thence up the Beach Road, finishing at the Royal Hotel; first prize, £2 2s ; second, £1 Is; alffj a special prize of 15s for the man who puts up the fastest time. Twenty-three new members were elected, and the enthusiasm shown augurs well for the future prosperity of the Club.

THE WAIHEMO SEAT.

- . ♦ United Preßs Association — By Eleotric Telegraph. Dunedin, September 8 For some time past a petition has been m circulation m the Waihemo district requesting the Hon. J, McKenzie to recon sider his decision not to be a candidate at tho next general election. To-day the petition was forwarded to Wellington accompanied by a letter which states that the requisition j contains over 2200 signatures, being a majority of the electors m the electorate and continues : — " By the enclosed letters from secretaries of vcrioua committees and the requisition you will see that a large major ity of your constituents are earnest m their desire ihat you should accede to their prayer and that you will at the next election allow yourself to be nominated as our represen tative m Parliament."

CRICKET.

— . . — * — United Press Association— -By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, September 8. Iq the cricket match, Stoddarb'a team v rest of England, the former won with 5 wickets to spare.

FOOTBALL.

SPRINGBURN V. ASHBURTON JUNIORS. Tho return match between the Springburn Second and the Ashburton Juniors was played on the Domain oval yesterday, and reaulted after a good game m a win for the latter by 13 points (2 goals aDd a try} to 3 (a penalty goal). The Springburn team was much the heavier, but they evidently lacked practice, and were not so welt up m the rules of the game as their opponents, but their condition was superior, and they played muoh better m the second spell than at the first. For the Springburn, ©rieve, ! Sharplin, Fergus and Richards played good i games at back, while Goldsmith, Hurdley and Stevens were the pick of a very even eet of forwards. Baker, full-back for Ashbur ton, played his usual safe game m a very satisactory manner, getting m some good kicks. Johns, Willis, Crisp and Nolan were the pick of the backs, while Minni?, Ander son, Thomas, and Kerr were the best of the forwards. Mr J. McTigue acted as referee m a satifactory manner. After the match the tearra were entertained at a dinner, catered for by Mrs Piin.mer, whioh was very much appreciated by both teams. During the, evening songs were sung by Messrs Jago, MoTigue, Willi3, Clark, Bruoe and Cooper, and recitations by Messrs Jago. Berg, Cates and Anderson. The Springburn boys lefc for home about 10 o'glools AmicUb the Qheero of the Aehlurtop,

PALLIAMENTARY.

, — *- United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 8 IN COMMITTEE Mr Rolleaton claimed that minorities hn<l rights, and the Premier was attempting to deprive the minority m the House of their rights. After further discanaion the Chairman left the chair at 1 o'clock fill 2.30. The House resumed at 2.30 p m. The stonewall went on with closed galleries (the ladies' gjall-ry excepted) Mr M»36ey moved to readmit the press, but the Chairman ruled that) this motion could not be put except with the unanimous consent of the House, which was not given. Mr Smith then moved that strangers be readmitted to the galleries, but the Chair man held that this could not be moved until Borne business had been done. Later on m the afternoon the Premier con aeuted to the matter of Mr Joyce's ruling going to the Deputy-Speaker for his decision, and the Premier's motion to that effect was I agreed to on the voices t Mr Joyce was aaked to give hia version of the incident, and he said that the member for Waipawa moved that the first item ba reduced by a certain sum, whereupon he determined that the committee must confine its discussion to that amendment. Event ually Mr Guinness ruled m support of Mr Joyce's decision, and held that discussion must be confined to the subject matter of the amendment, but said that immediately the amendment wa3 disposed of the com mittee would revert to its original position of discussing the Estimates as a whole. The committee then proceeded to discuss Mr Hunter's amendment to reduce the firßt item, but no progress h»d been made when the House took the dinner adjournment at 5 p.m. The House resumed at 7. 30 p.m. Discussion on Mr R. MoKenzie's motion to report progress m order that the Hansard and press reporters ba readmitted was resumed. Mr Taylor, asked if the exclusion of strangers from the House applied to Legis lative Councillors. The Chairman of Committees ruled that it did. The Premier replied to Captain Russell's letter auggesting ths terms of compromise, and Btated he had all along been agreeable to give information asked for, and would lay the Public Works Statement on the table on the 27th, and give the fullest information. When considering the contingency items he hoped the first item m the estimates would be passed without any further delay. At 8.30 a.m. the terms of settlement hav ing been agreed to, Mr R. McKeozie's motion to report progress was negatived on the voices. Mr Massey then moved that strangers be readmitted. Lost by 24 to 16 The first item of the estimates was passed unaltered. Progress was then reported, and the House resumed. It waß decided that no Committees lit to-day, and at 9 a.m. the House adjourneJ till 7.30 p.m., when the debate on the second reading of the Old Age Pensions Bill will be resumed.

INQUEST.

• +. An inquest was held at the Hospital this morning by Mr Robert Alcorn, acting coroner, and a jury of six of whom Mr John Kilgour waa chosen foreman, on the body of Alfred Humphries, who was found drowned m the swimming baths m the Domain as already reported. The deceased was forty four yeara of ajje and a native of England. The first witness called waa Mary Ann King, hospital nurse, who said deceased had been an inmate of the Hospital for over a year. At a quarter-past ten on the morning of the 7ch mat. he went on a message jnto Aahburton, when he appeared to be m hia usual health and spirits. Did not see him again alive. The next time she aaw him was when hia dead body was brought to the Hospital by the police at about four o'clock m the afternoon of the 7th. Inquiries were made, as he did not return m the usual time, but! nothing could ,be heard of him. Dr J. E. Trevor, Hospital surgeon, Baid the deceased had been a patient at the Hospital for a Hi tie over a year, suffering from aneurism of the aorta. The case was practically hopeless. Knew of no reason why deceased should commit suicide, as he bore his troubles chaeifu'ly, though he knew there was no hope of recovery. He was a good patient, gave little tiouble, and was always thankful for all that was done for him. In reply to a jaror— Witness Baid that deceased had had attacks of syncope occas ionally, and might possibly have had one of these attacks whilst etanding near the water and fallen m, m which case he would be powerless to help himself. Had examined the body but found no marks of violence. The appearance of the body went to show that death was caused by drowning. W. W. Smith, curator of the Domain, said his attention was called to something floating m the baths by two lads at about twenty ! minutes to four on the afternoon m question. He at onoe procured a rake and drew it to the bank when he found ib was the body of a man. Sent for tha police at once. In reply to questions he said anyone would be going out of his way if he went m round the baths on hia way from the Hospital to the Poab Office. Found the body floating m about seven feet of water about two chains from the staging. Had often met deceased I m the Domain and usually found him cheer ful, but he had on more than one occasion told witness that he was tired of ib. 1)8 --seassd last spoke to him m this way on Auguab 31, and on that day said he would soon settle the matter. Deceased was fully dressed and had hia coat buttoned up when found. The body lying m the morgue was the one he recovered from the water. This being all the ovidenoe, the jury returned a verdiot of found drowned.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Cairo, September 8 Five hundred friendly natives on camels are pursuing the Khalifa, whose flight was sOj rapid that he was com pelled to abandon a number of his harem- A hundred of his oamjls were captured. It is officially announced that the dervishes, at the battle of Bgega, lost 11,500 killed, and 16,000 were wounded, while 4000 were taken prisoners.

News in Brief.

The annual general . meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club will beheld m the Orange Hall this (Friday) evening, at 7.30. Intending mem bers are invited to attend. The Dresden Piano Company are now holding a sale of pianos, organs and music m Ashburton, and have on view at their temporary showroom, opposite the Somer set Hotel, a choice collection of pianos, organs, etc., which intending purohasera should inspect. Mr Andrew Orr has a new advertisement m this issue, announcing the opening up of J new goods for the spring season ; also twelve ladies' and gentlemen's bicycles to be opened m a few days. Messrs Nicoll Bros, will hold another sale of watches, jewellery, and cutlery to-morrow at their rooms. The sale of these goods will commence at 1 o'clook.

I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. I had tried everything I could hear of and ab last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did, and was immediately relieved and m a short time cured. lam happy to say that it has nofc ainca returned. —Josh. Edgar, I Germantown, Cal. For gale by ASHbueton DBUQ COMPANY j

CABLE NEWS.

. . » United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. St. Pktersburg, September 3 Newspapers m bt Petersburg indi cate that the official opinion there is that Alsace and Lorraine should be neutralised, and efforts made to reconcile France and Germany. Madrid, September 8 General Polavieja issued a manifesto I denouncing the rotten political parties of Spain, which, he allege?, are the i cause of Spain's misfortunes. Berlin, September 8 The Emperor, addressing a gathering m Westpbalia, intimated that a new labour Bill wou'd shortly be promul gated, providing for penal servitude for anyone inciting to strike or intimid ating willing workers. London, September 8. A Router's despatch states that Li Hung Chang has bean dismissed from his position. The Earl of Winchelsea is dead. The Board of Trade returns for August show that the values of imports had increased by £3.845,142, and exports had increased by £1,412,019. Sydney, September 8 Mr Reid states that Mr Lyne'a motion is an invitation to enter the pathway to chaos, and once a party fight is raised, it will probably be pursued to the bitter end. Brisbane, September 8 A strong tide drove the steamer Amana into collision with three vessels berthed at Kangaroo Point, and did damage to them and the wharf amounting, it is estimated to £1000. Newcastle, September 8 The miners' representatives have formulated objections to the masters* ' proposals for a new general agreement. The only real difficuties raised to the acceptance of the proposals are the quotions of the mmirtnn height of seams and the deduction for hewing twelve yard bords. Perth, September 8 The Legislative Council has adopted an amendment to the Licensing Bill, allowing hotels to open from one to two o'clock on Sunday after noons,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Uuited Presa Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 9, 9.20 a,m, Gbakdian Office, 9.44 a.m. Tlie World's Wheat Supply Diminishing. London, September 8 Professor Crookes, professor of chemistry at the training college, Chester, a distinguished authority and writer on chemical research, m open ing the British Association Conven tion, said the world's wheat supply was diminishing. The stores of nitrogen were not inexhaustible, though Niagara can electrically generate twelve scullion tons of atmospheric nitrogen yearly. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 9, 10-45 a.m, GOAKDIAN Office 11-6 %.m High Play. Berlin, {September 3 Prince Alfred of Saxe Ooburg lost .£3OOO at one sitting, another officsr of the First Dragoon Guards lost hia entire fortune, playing baccarat. The Kaiser suspended the losers and cash iered two officers. By-election. London, September 8 At a by-election for the North Downs seat m the House of Commonß, Mr Houston, the Conservative candi date, was returned.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 9, 9.40 a m, Guabdian Office 10-10 a.m Federation. Sydney, September 9 In the Legislative Assembly the debate on Mr Lynes' motion was ad journed till Tuesday. Mr Reid, reply ing to Mr Lyne, safd that now, when federation was within measurable distance, the Opposition had un patriotioally stepped m with a view to blocking the movement. The amendment, he said, lowered federa tion to the level of provincial party politics.

TROUBLE IN CRETE.

ft — . Great Massacre of Christians Feared. United Press Association—By Elecfcrio (Telegraph — Copyright Athens, September 7 Telegrams from Oandia state that peace has been restored, asd that there ia a sufficient European force there to quell any further disturbances. During the disturbances the British, German, and United Slates consu.la.tes were burned, September 8 Lieutenant Haldane, of the 20fch Highlanders, was killed m the emute at Oandia. Fifcy were wounded. Only 250 out of 1009 Christiana escaped aboard the warships. It ia feared that the rest were massacred. The Turkish troops refused to assist the British. The Mabommedan, residents are pillaging the town. A. Vice Consul was burnt m his own house. London, September 8 Two companies of the Dorsetshire regiment have been despatched from Malta to Oandia. Received Wakapuaka Peph 9, 9.20 a.m. Guardian Office 9.44 a.m. Athens, September 8. The Commandant of the Highland Light Infantry m Oandia, held a posi tion near the Customs house for five hours against the Moslem mob. He rescued the wounded and recovered " the bodies of those killed. I -

THE MIXING FATALITY.

United Preßß Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph Hokitika, September 8 &.t the mqueab on the bodias of the victims of the mining fatality at south Hokitika to. day, Captain Riokards, mine inspector, watched the proceedings and interrogated several witnesses. All the miners m the olaim said that they thought the around was quite safe. Two of those killed were old experienced miners and very careful. Ifc ig supposed that the ground was squeezed from , one old working! towards the pieoo of solid »nd crushed the w»y jn, Tho jury bronflhi | m*a.opca,vard.iQt!,' ' ' vrew^

THE ABHBDRTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898.



AUCTION SALKB— TO-AIOKKOW. Messrs Nicoll Bros., at Central Mart, East Street — Special entry, sundries, etc. T. Bullock, at the Arcade— s2^ acres, near town, at 11 30. D. Thomas, at Arcade — Grand suburban property, Hftmpstead, on account Mrs Sarah Mesclem ; also quarter acre, Welling- ton Street, Hanipßtcad, at 1.30. I



NICOLL BRO I HERS. Nicoll Brothers, [tf. F. NiCOLL.] [L. A. NICOLL, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION EO ;Ms EAST STREET, A>-HBURTON. WEEKLY S4iLES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY, Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, Id Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY I SATURDAY, oommenoing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rateß. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hauda 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 SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Wachsmann & Co., Christchuroh, and have now on hand a supply of I Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharps and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Moat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills." Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicyclep. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trusb Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securitiee, 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 I properties to communicate with us. 1 fTIHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. _1_ Limited: ■ ISLINGTON MANURES c Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipp, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any deecription of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. " SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoli. Bros, atore five varieties of this celebrated ferti:iEer. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS', DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS, IjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop or their own account can book space at any time~to suit their own couveniecce, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3S NOTICE. w TTAVING DISPOSED of my WATCH- MAKING and JEWELLERY businces to 1 Mr J. V. dig BEER, I have to request an c 1 immediate settlement of ALL ACCOUNTS, f as I shall be leaving Ashburton m a few I days. 7 S. SALEK Ashburton, September 8, 1898. 9 67 % "IT AVING PURCHASED THE WATCH- MAKING AND JEWELLERY Business of Mr S. Salic k, I beg (to Bolicit a con- tinuance of the support so liberally accorded i him m the past. J. V. de BEER. 9 68 i RESERVED FOR J. V. DE BEEB, (Succeeßor to S. Salek) WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. 1 - V



Frledlanaer Bros., Limited. ASHBURTON Horse Parade, TM MEDIATELY after tho Annual Parade we shall offer at our Mart on i account of Clienta SEVERAL STALLIONS. t 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by AuotioD, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purohanere. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY ; CLEAN 5 ££ FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTJS, offer to supply these celebratet Fertilisers at Hat prices less the usua discounts, for quantities of five tons am over, and extra reduotioDß to Freezing client We have large Stocks on hand, and cat deliver ex our Stores or from"^ th Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., FOR BALE, li/IOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also — AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. \\T® HAVE FOR BALTJ- Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m th< Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks, A GRAND CHAKGE. ALSO- Doublo machine dressed Rygrase, Colonial Cow-prats and Red Csover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cocks-foot. These Seeds arc all machine cleaned, oi 6neat quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. D~ .""THOMAS. A R C A V~E. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 IyTY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES, DAVID THOMAS,- : 8 228 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS. QEPARATE TENDERS for PAINTING JO and RI'.FAIRB to House will be received by the Undersicned up to NO9N on MONDAY NEXT, 12ch inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Specifications to be seen at the office of FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 9 71 West Street. THE CHRJSTCHURCH MEAT COM- PANY, Limited. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES, FOR GARDEN USE, May be obtained m cwt. bags from NICOLLBROS., DISTRICT AGENTS. 128 TO be Let for a term of years, either on a Glaflgow Lease or otherwise, Town Section 749, aplendid position, high and dry. ; ~-P. TttOHAjJ, 9 28



NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COU, Who hkve secured tie Agenoy for this Splendid Maohine or the wlole of the . South Island WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR l ThlOo^ L \(jMmh@&oh J\ FORK CROWN CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS Ladies' Model WAVERLEY, 1893. OtSH9 *-.-f i I '' ' < ~ a;g '7ft .-*r^ X IS. .!W»verley- ; Svf.9. r r^ _ i-&-^^ SADDLES. >-^^. s gpft '^. ....■■. HANDLE BARS. fxSI^U '£J * fj^S^ik JOHN ORR AND CO.