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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 32, 1898. Local and General.

» . The continuation of our Berial appeara on the fourth page. A Nugget — A Bendigo man bought a small flower m a pot from a local florist, and whilst loosening the dirt with a knife, after b*kiDg the purchase home, turned up a 22dwt nugget. Klondike — One of those seeking fortune at Klondike, Mr John Storry, formerly of Balolutha, writes to friends at Lawrence that while at Dawson City he was offered from £3 to £4 a day to work at his trade of a compositor, bub he preferred to try his luck on the goldfields. Thb Season. — The open weather of the past week has given vegetation m the North Canterbury district a start, as the grass and crops present a green appearance on the ground, but the growth has been com paratively slow, and showers of rain would again be acceptable m many localities. The lambing has been a successful one. Social at Eamko. — On Friday, Septem ber 2, the annual social m aid of the children's prize fund was held m the govern ment goods khed at Saling, and was the largest ever held m the district, the building being hardly large enough to accommodate the dancers, and the Committee had the pleasure of taking the sum of £6 at the door. The school children's singing vas considered very satisfactory, and that of Mr and Mrs Erwin, of South Bangitata, was such as the Ealing people seldom have the pleasure of hearing, The ladies of the district did their best to make the social a success, and dancing was kept up with spirit till 4 a.m. Ball at Westkrfield —The local ball at Weaterfield, took place on Ftiday, Septem ber 2. When Mr MeCormick's drag arrived at nine o'clock the dancing began, to excellent music supplied by Mr William Anderson, ot Wakanui. Mr T. Grace acted as M.C. m his uauul efficient manner. Mr Anderson was assisted during the even ing by Mr Kurns, Mr Huston, and Mr J. F.eming. The tables were under the charge of two ladies who always do everything they oan to make the bails at VVesteriield a

thorough Bucoeßa. These two ladfes were Mrs Hannagan and Mrs Morris, not for getting the young men who waited at table — Mr Hill, Mr Frew, Mr Hannagan, and Mr Smith. In tho course cf tho evening Bongs were sung by Messrs Burns and MacJouald. Mr Gibbons, of Chriatchurch, danced an Irish jig and a sailor's hornpipe m a clever manner. The dance broke up at half-past four. Trinity College Examinations. — We have just received from the local secretary, Mr H. &. Giteß, the result of the Trinity College examinations, which were held m tho Borough schoolroom, Ashburton, on June 4 last. There were seventeen candi dates presented for examination, tf whom sixteen passed, aB follows : — Juuior division. — Misses E Bland, pass 96, honors 98 \ Ethel Gate?, pass 96, honors 92 ; *R Duncan, pass 96 ; J A Sanderson, pass 92, honors 80 ; *C A Muir, pass 73; *E E Parsons, pass 87; *vl Stanley, pass 93 ; &i F Fox, pass 94, honora 99; R X White, pass 86; honorß 9S. Intermediate— Misses V Johnston, pas 3 89, hoDors 92 ; *M Digby, pass 88 ; *1C Jones, pass 94 ; *A O'Keefe, pass 96. lotermediate honors — M Burr, 93 ; Irene Hamilton, 77 ; May McOwen, 92. Those marked thus * went up for pass examination only. Of the above named sixteen candidates, eight were presented by Mrs Bowman Fox, seven by ■he Convent School, and one by Mr L. Owen. Wireless Telegraphy.— The proprietors of the Dublin Daily Express and Evening Mail brought off mosfr successfully, on July 20, a series of experiments m wireless telegraphy, as applied to practical journa lism, ijgnor Marconi himself came over to conduct the trials, which consisted of descriptions of the yacht rases sailed under the rales of the Royal Alfred Yacht Club regatta. The wireless messages were sent from dibtances varying from five to ten miles, and were published m successive editions of the Evening Mail, arousing the utmost interest of the city. Nob a hitch occurred, the instruments working splen didly, and not a Bingle message had to be repeated. Signor Marconi himself was the operator m the cabin of the Daitv Press

steam tug, the Flying Huntress, and the mes&agGß were received by his chief assis tant, Mr Kemp, at the Iq.ad station m Kiugatown. Thenoe they were telephoned to the offices of the Express and Evening Mail on a wire specially erected by the Telephone Company, who, with representa tives of telegraph and oablo companies, aro fo lowing the experiments with marked at tention f.nd interest. The Stallion Kinu's Fiude.— Ashburton has long held a high reputation for its Clydesdale stock — a reputation not confined to the agricultural districts "f New Zealand, nor limited to the shores of the colony, bub alive and burning m the leading agricultural centres of Australasia. Messrs John Gfrigg, John Small, Thomas Taylor, and John Shearer havo all been called upon by Australian buyers to provide them with Bcions of Ashburton Clydesdale blood, and several of our more reputable stallions have gone both north and Bouth m New 7, saland to men who knew their worth, and were willing to pay, for the stock they were desirous of possessing, prices commensurate with their estimate of the animals' value. Nor does the reputation of our stock appear to be on the wane. Last week we had an instance of this m a sale effeoted by Mr David Thomas, who sold to Messrs O'Brien and Orr, of Oamaru, Mr S. Tierney'a well known and justly valued King's Pride The pripe realised wan £2<lO. This noble animal is rising eight, and during his stud years m Ashburton, where he was bred, has left some magnificent stock. He was bred by Mr R. Clark, and was sired by King of the Vanquishers. Of this celebrated airs, it is not necessary to speak, his name being a household word among Clydesdale breeders. The dam was the famous Miss McCormick, a mare with an unbeaten record, imported from Melbourne. Among the moßt noted of the stock lefb here by King's Pride is Banker's Prido, foaled on November 15, 1895, out of Jess, a \oung Banker mare, and this colt was a first prizo taker as a yearling, and will be heard of again doubtless m the prize ring. Others could easily be instanced did space permit ; suffice it to say that the sire's' record is of the highest, and hiß buyers are to be congratulated on their purchase, and the district to which ho is going on the acquisition he will be to U. BOZJE T£2A. ja.omt Reliable m

Garden Robberies.— Garden robberies are frequent aboub this time of year, and horticulturists with anything worth keeping had better be on the look out. Last evening Mr B. Baker had a number of choice hyacinths Btolen from his garden iv Havelcck street. John Burke O'Erikn -—A. well known character appeared before Mr Alcorn thi' morning, but was lee off as a first offender The accviscd is the celebrated " hight honor able" John Burke O'Brien, who had been diunk and had fallen into the policemeu*B hands. Though this was hiß twenty-seventh appearance before the local court, the Magis traba, iv consideration of the fact that he had not been m ABhburton for some years treated him as above, and the wayfarer resumed hia way— whither 1 Methven Literary Society. — The usua J fortnightly meeting of the M3thven Literary Society waa held on Thuraday last. The evening waa devoted to an impromtu trial by jury, before Hia Honor Mr Justice Morgan. The prisoner was brought up on a charge of pig stealing, the property of Mies Randa, who represented herself as Madame Brown. Mr Clark appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Dart for the defence. The witnesses com prised several members of the olub and were drawn from both sexes, the jury also being a mired one. Much amusement was caused by the evidence of the various witnesses. After hearing the case at some length, the jury brought m a verdict of guilty, and His Honor admitted the prisoner to pro bation. Street Acoidbnt.— A number of young mothers m this town are -strangely careless of their young children, and allow them to stray upon the roadway without any guardian. One day a fatal accident will waken those mothers up to the danger of thiß, and it will not be a pleasant reflection that by their own culpable carelessness some aweet toddler lost its life. A case m point occurred on Saturday, when a child m the Wakanui Road ran across the cartway right m fronb of a horseman. The horse was upon the child before the rider was aware of the sudden rush of the young thing, and the little one was knocked down, and received a nasty out on the head. Fortu nately the wound was not serious, and the ohild is aboub again, but it would be an ea»y thing for the hoof of a heavy horse to smash a little skull to pulp. Ashborton Eacing Club.— A special meeting of the Ashburton Kaoing Club was held at Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening — Mr John Davison m the chair. The Chairman read a telegram and letter from Sir George Clifford, Chairman of the Con ference, m which the formation was urged of a strong Club m Ashburton district, com prising the representative men of the county. As the letter contained matter thab would require careful consideration, and as full and free discussion of ib was desirable, the meeting decided to go into committee. On resuming, the Chairman reported the passing of the following resolution :—" That this Club, consisting of nearly seventy members, considering ib has been unjustly refused per mits, take no further steps towards meeting the demands now placed before it, which can hardly be considered reasonable m view of the atrenucua efforts already made to bring aboub amalgamation, as originally suggested by the Chairman of the Con ference." Another Ball at Methven.— Th6 first benedicts' ball given m Methven was held on Friday night last, and waa a grand success, the gen'lemen having worked very hard* Extra praise must be given to the Decorating Committee, who, m the short time at their disposal, entirely changed tho appearance of the usually bare walls of the aohnol, using evergreens, ferns, Chinese lanterns, and flags very artistically. At the end of the room waa a device " Welcome to ye bachelors," while ab the other was a good piece of advice which it is hoped the bachelors will lay to heart, namely — "Join

the benedicts." The music waß supplied by Mrs Salchell (piano), MrFagan (violin), and Mr Midrileton (accordian), and was all that could be desired. Mr Trumper acted m the capacity of M.C. ia hi=i well-known and pleasing manner. The supper was m the hands of Mesdames Brydon and Trumper, and was exoelleut m every respecb. About eighty couples were up m the grand march. Among the nicest dresaes were — Mrs S. Noe, cream dress "vith pink silk trimmings; Mts Brown, grey dreas with black lace ; Mrs Morgan, m black ; Mrs Low, m black ; Mrs Knight, dark skirt and white satin bodice ; Mrs Sitchell, m black ; Misses Hibbs, m white ; Miss P*tton, black velvet and cream lace ; Miss M. Patton, m pretty cream dress, trimmed with l&aeand blue silk ; Miss Shann, m white; Misses Quinn, grey with black lace ; Mm Powell, white, with red velvet trimmings ; Miss Butows, m white ; Miss Scott, m black, relieved with white ; Mtes A'oxander, white, with pink silk trimmings ; Miss Sievwrigbt, dark skirt and silk bodice ; and many more too numer.ona to i mention. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till the small hours. The Show. — For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customorb have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &o, for the approaohlng summer to call early. We have just opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, flsc, is probably the largest ever shown m Aahbur ton, comprising all the lateßt novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15s 6d per pair (usual prices 22? 6d to 25<) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits, £3 10s and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed.— CaAiaHKAD and Bbrotmak, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash burton.

THE CHURCHES.

St Stephen's —On Sunday laßfc four services were conducted by the Vicar m Sb Stephen's church. All were well attended, the evening congregation being an exceptionally large one. The discourses were as follows : -8 30 a.m., exposition of the teaching for the day ; 11 a.m., Canticles 5-16, " The attractiveness of Christ." ; 2.45, Fph. vi, ii, "Tha armour of God"; 6.30, Sb Mark 10-45, "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister."

CORRESPONDENCE.

*- (.We do not hold ourselves rosponslWe for the I » opinions expressed by our correspondents) I

THE PRICE OF BREAK.

I TO THE EDITOR. I Sir, — Kindly allow me space to again wefer co the unreasonable price we are still Jbharged by the local bakers for bread. I see by advertisement ia your paper, that at least one business firm haa reduced the price of flour 353 per ton, whilst farmers can only get 3s 6d per bushel for Hunters, and we are paying the same price for bread as when wheat was selling at 53 per bushel. I was m hopes that the new Tinwald bakery would have brought the Ashburton bakers to their bearings. Can ib be that they have joined the ring * Thanking you m antioipa tion. — I am, etc., I Coxsombb.

FOOTBALL.

The football match, Southland v Canter bury, played at Christohuroh on Saturday, was won after a good game by Canterbury by 4 points to nil.

Chamberlain* CougU Remedy.' This remedy is intended especially for ooughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and irfluenza. It has become famous for its cureß of these diseases, over a large part of the civilized world. The most flittering testimonials have been received, giving acoounta of its good works j of the aggrava ting and persistent ooughs it has oured ; of severe colds that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects, and of the dangerous attacks of oroup it has oured, often saving the life of the child. The extensive use oi it for whooping cough has shown thab it roba that disease of all dangerous conae qusnoei, gold by ASHBPRTQK PBUQ COM-

ANARCHIST OUTRAGE.

{Terrible Affair m Switzerland Empress Elizabeth of Austria Stabbsd to Ddath. T3ie Assassin Arrested. United Preßß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Bei:ne, September 11 A.n Italian Anarchist, named Luccheni, stabbed the Empress of Austria at noon yesterday, while she was walkiDg from the Hotel Beaurivage, Geneva, to board a steamer on Lake Geneva. When she received the blow, the Empress fell, bat rose immediately, and went aboard the steamer, where she fainted. Failing to recover, she was removed to the hotel, where she died shortly after. It was found that she had been stabbed to the heart. 1 Luccheni was immediately arrested. The Empress was visiting Switzer land incognito. The Swiss authorities had not been informed of her presence m Geneva. There is intense horror throughout Switzerland at the crime. Vienna, September 11 The news of the sad end of the Empress stupefied the people of Vienna. The streets were impassable, while thousands read the news. The theatres are closed. Tokens of profound grief and eulogies of the Empress are to be found everywhere. Count Goluchowski, Minister of Eoreign Affairs, and of the Imperial House, broke the news to the Emperor, who was overcome with grief, and sank to the ground groaning. At last he sobbed out, " Shall I never be freed from grief and pain m this world." Luccheni is a mason by trade, and lived at Lausanne, thirty-two miles from Geneva. He maintains a callous demeanour. London, September 11 Reports from Paria state that Luccheni was a refugee from Milan, where he took part m the late riots. He was chosen at a recent Anarchist meeting held at Zurich, with six others, to assassinate one sovereign of Europe, Kiog Humbert of Italy being specially selected. Failing the opportunity to oarry out the intention, the seven were accused of cowardice at a second meet ing Held a week ago. Luccheni became exasperated, and exclaimed, " I will kill someone, no matter who !" A French detective was present. King Humbert was warned, and President Faure was guarded against assassina tion. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 12, 8.50 a-m, ! Guardian Office 9.46 a.m I Berne, September 11 The Empress of Austria was wounded below the left breast, She bled inter nally, Uefore she died, extreme

unctioD, the laßt sacrament of the Ronan Church, was administered. The Swiss Feddral Council expressed to the Emperor the infinite sympathy of the Swiss at his tragic lose. Luccheni, after dealing the blow, attempted to escape, but two cabmen captured him. He exclaimed — "My blow wont home. She must be dead ! " Prisoner appeared m high spirits, aDd amused himself by singing songs. [A portion of the foregoing was published aa a Guardian extra this morning.] The Empress Elizibeth, wife of the Em peror Francis Joseph of Austria, was ! daughter of the Duke Maximilian Joaeph, I and couzin on her mother's aide to the King I of Bavaria. She was born on December 24, 1837, and was therefore 61 years of age at the time ot her death. When only seventeen years of age, on April 24, 1854, she was married to the Emperor at Vienna. She was exceedingly popular with her subjects. The Empress was an accomplished horsewoman, and frequently visited England and Ireland during the hunting season to follow ,the hounds. The tragic death of Prince Ru dolph m 1889 was a terrible blow to Francis Joseph and his wife, from which they never fully recovered, and the sad fate of the Empress will be a crushing grief to the aged mpnarch of Austria.

WAR NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleobrio Telegraph — Oopyrigh b ■Washington, September 10 Yielding to public pressure, Presi dent McKinley will appoint a Commission to enquire into the alleged mismanagement of the War Department by the Secretary for War, General Alger. Reoeiyed Wakapuaka Sepb. 12, 8-50 a.m, Guardian Office 9 56 %.m Madrid, September 11 The Senate has adopted the peace proposals. Washington, September 11 Justice White has resigned his position as one of the American Peace Commissioners. He will he replaced by Senator Gray.

TROUBLE IN CRETE.

Turkish Complicity. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright London, September 10 The Government is blamed for not having had a sufficiently strong garrison at Oandia for several months past. Five hundred British reinforcements arrived off Oandia, but it was im ■ possible to land owing to the rough weather. There is increasing evidence of the complicity of the Turkish authorities. Djevad Pasha throws the responsibility on the Bashi-Bazouks. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 12, 8-5G a-tn, Guardian Offioe 9-56 a-m Athens, September 11. Fifty British refugees were burned to death m the British Consulate, Oandia, including the Consul's daughter and her infant. The mob threw the Consul into the fire, shouting t{ I<st England save you,"

GCo the Deaf and those troubled With noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of uoodon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just Issued the lQQfch edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr tf. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rioad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the name address I was greaily relieved of his deafness by Dr! Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpnltnoa, Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, m*v ba had itQva M Bh»W oo rec«lpt> «f itwn^, I

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright London, September 10 At the sheepskin auction there are brisk sales at on averago advance for merinos of 5 and for crossbreda of 7£ per cent. Coarser crossbreda met with a Teadier sale There -■ were 2837 skina offered, and 2723 Bold.

ROAD BOARD.

Longbeach. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board was held m their office, Arcade, on Saturday. Present— Mesara J. Croy (m the chair), J. McQaitkio. J. 0. N. Gngg, and A. Wilaoq. WATBB SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILL Telegrama were read from the Premier, the Hon. W. 0. Walker, and Mr E. o! Wright respeotiDg the Water Supply Amend ment Bill. r * BOLL ALTERATION Mr W. Lidstone, Waterton, made appli cation for hia name to be taken off the roll for a certain section and that of Mr R. I- Mngford substituted. The application wt* granted subject to the usual conditions. PETITION A petition sign- d by Mr R. Gilmowrand several other ratepayers m the Ashton dis triob waa submitted. The petitioners asked that the east side of Graham's road be re formed from Ashton to Griffiths corner. The clerk was initruoted to call tenders foe the work. SUBSIDY The Paymaster-General wrote abating thafe. the Board's annual subsidy, £125, had been placed to the oredit of the Board. TLEMINGTON POUND The Poundkeeper, Flemington, wrota forwarding his reaignation on the ground that he was unable to carty out the duties required. The reaignation waa accepted} and the olerk was instructed to take steps to> have the vacancy filled at the earliest date. BATES The proposal moved ab last meeting to strike a general rate was confirmed. Maaara Grigg and McQuilkin were authorised t» sign the rate book. DEPUTATION. Messrs W. Anderson, Mollroy, J. Dunn* and Glassey waited on the Board respecting a resolution passed by a general meeting heldT at Flemington, regarding the taking over of a railway reserve for the parpoßO of a xoadL from Ford's road to the Lonpbeaoh road, and! with a view to have same vested m tho Board aa a pnblic road. Mr Anderson stated that Mr J. Grigg wu witling to hand over the road providing th* necessary formation and fencing was done by the ratepayera. The Board m reply informed the deputa tion that they were not m a position to givo an immediate answer, bub the matter would be carefully considered and the rate* payers notified at the earliest opportunity. BOUNDABY HOAD. Mr J. Stoddarb made application, fa persoo, for permission to take pipes across the boundary road.— The application waa granted subject to the work being don© under the supervision of the Board's engineer. GO^SB NUISANCE. . The clerk waa instructed to serve notices on occupiers having gorae growing on roads opposite their properties ; and that if the work waa not executed within two months, ib would be done at their expense by the Board and the usual penalty inflicted. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £28 Oa 6d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preaa Association — By Eleotria Telegraph— Copyright. London, September 9=. Reports from the Oape state that* the British Government have leased Lorenz* Marcpez, a Potuguese settlement, on the east coast of Africa, Berlin, September 10 The Court has granted an injunction against the sale of photographs, which were secretly- takei{ by means' of a magnesium light of Prince Bismarck's body. The Emperor's premature disclosures relative to the new law dealing with strikes has embarrassed th* Govern ment. The Socialist party are furious at the proposal. Sydney, September 11 The three new Ministers have been re-elected by the constituencies.

THE FRENCH NAVY.

United Preas Associatlor _ B Elecfcrf<? Telegr»ph-C,,p yrig^ .. i^Aßls, September 10 M. Lookroy has sirbstitnted see battleships mi n the Channel Squadron for smaller vessels of the coast defence type. He has also strengthened the Mediterranean fleet. *

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

♦ United Pres« Association — '£$ Eleotrfcr Telegraph— Copyright • London September 1Q The Times states that Li Hung Chang still retains the position of Grand Secretary, but will probably resign. He decided the Tsung-Lii Yamen respecting the Lukan railway contract. Lv, the late Viceroy of Sxuchuan, has replaced Li Hung Chang, on the Tsung-Li Yamen. >

Latest Items.

♦ . Accident at Methvek. — 6Tr JTame* MoOrenor, a well-known Methirencontractor was yesterday thrown from bis trap, and sustained a fracture of the hip bone. Ho was brought down to the Ashburbon Hospital to-day. r Bicycle Accident.— Oq Sunday a some what painful accident happened to a son of Mr Charles Alington at Seafield. The lad was attempting to ride a bicycle, and being evidently a novice ab the game quickly came bo grief. His arm wsb badly hurt at the elbow, but whether a break or a sprain Is not yet known. The sufferer was brought* into town for medical assistance.' Death at tub Old, Men's Hoxb.— Aj» old man named Louis Briere died to^ "* at the Home, aged eighty yeAw . £& deceaßfld, who was a FrenQhra.au, ' j i~ seven years m the Home, wJkw ' oad beea much respected on aceou*- -he was very behaviour, and, %b& & ? c of hlB g° od characteristic of hia' " m aiaposibion so 1 was generally ©»'»' , race « " Louie," as he ,' Akaroa Befell*- aed » waß one °* * h e old 1 forty ye*tp ' CB > wnere he arrived some \ sUrer li^ * ago ' anc * I 8 B apposed to have a causer! u iQg on , tbe Peninsula. Death waa v •• b y an abdominal complaint.

«» S. OL^ )WAY ' S Oraraunra and Pills— Xne Uoy Stood on the Burning Deck."— some irreverent person haa declared thafe aw reason for ao doing was that it was too nob to ait down ; bub this is a libel. The reason was that the gallant boy wonld not aesert hia poat. With an implicit obedience to his father's command* he stayed upon the burning B hip, and went to a glorioua death. But auppose at the last moment young j Oasabianca had been Bayed, what then ? He would certainly have been very much burned, and the beat thing for him would na^e been au immediate application of; iiolloway's famoui Ointment, a oertain j remedy i Q a n OMM of barns> , 0al( j 8 ftb . !«oe««e«, rheumatiim, lumbago, floittiu, ; wonohun, Mthnw, now tljroat, and the likj

THE ABHBUKTON CrUARDIAN:; iIONDAt, SEPTEMBER 12, IS9B.



CHURCH SERVICES. T. STEPHEN'S C H ull CH, Ashburtoc. TUESDAY— Teacher*' Meeting, 7-30 pm WEDNESDAY— G F.S. (ia the School- room), 730 pm. Women's Confirma- tion Class (m the Church ) THURSDAY— Men's Confirmation Class, 7 30 pm FRID iY— Short Service, 730 pm Choir Practice, 8 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. September 18. 11 a.m — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion 6 30 p.m.— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



FKEEZERS. FREEZERS. THARMERS wishiug to consign Sheop on their own Recount can book space at any time'to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DJSTEICT AGENTS, CHRXSTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. . Q 30 C. CHAPMABfc GENERAL House Decorator. (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C- CHAPMAN, HAVING Decided to Start Business m Aehburtou, and being prepared to execute work m a First-Class Style at Moderate Prices, solicits a share of the j Public's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS ALWAYS TO SELECT FROM. • C. CHAPMAN. 9 88 CEICKIDT. THE Adjourned Annual General Meeting of the Aahburton Crioket Club will be held m the County Council Office TO- MORROW Night, September 13, at 8 p.m. S, 0. PERCY, $ f 7 £on, gicrttmjr,



NICOLL BROTHERS. i . _ > « JSficoll Brothers, \ [ff. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. NicoLLi AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION EO'JMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY, Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance : by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUEE. and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND FOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleaded to receive samples from farmers who have parcels fcr disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Wachsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Cat rots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard j Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christ church Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Limited. ! Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Stavoley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFR, & MARINE INSURANCE RI?KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED . We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging fcom £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Puticularß on application. We invite (hose wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. 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 attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS



JFOE SALE, I\/I OLASSES.' L FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDEtt BROS., Li,d. \\T® HAVB FOR SALeIL- Danish Oats, , Long Tartarian Oat?, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Porks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Double machine dressed Rygrase, Colonial Cowgraes and Red Ceover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cockfcfoofc, These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We ate prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLAM)ER BROS., LIMITED. mo CLIENTS AND OTHERS Ashburton, September 6, 1898. / ivould be glad if those to whom I have lent ladders, steps, brushes, etc., would return them at once. JVoiu that our busy season has started, they are all required for immediate use. Yours faithfully, JNO. WILSON, House Decorator^ Corner qfArowit and Burnett Street,



Frledlanaer Bros., Limited. ASHBURTON Horse Parade, SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 1898 TMMEDIATELY after the Annual Parade we shall offer at our Mart on account of Clients SEVERAL STALLIONS. 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T^OT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM At SHERWOOD, by Auction, wo are prepared to treat privately with intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR _SALB SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TluTti offer to Bupply these celebrated Fertilisers at li3b prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd.,



EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. *r\m SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Sorges and Fancy Uoatume Ulothß, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2a 9d, bought to aell at Is, la 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Clotha, 2a 3d, 2a lid, bought to cell ab la 6d, Is lid Black Cashmeres, Is 9d, bought to aell ab .« ** — •« la 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, Is 9d, bought to sell ab ... .« .« lB 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizea, 22s 6d, 23a 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell ab 12a 6d Ladiea' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16a 6d, bought to sell at .- 8a 6d 32in Btriped Flanelette, s£d, bought to sell at i , ... ..- - 3 i d Striped Turkish Towels, lOJd, bought to sell at — «-. — — 6 i d Union Shirtings, Ib, bought to sell ab .« « «« •« — 7 i d Boxes of t 2 dozenlSafety Pinß, 4£d, boughb to sell ab , m .- .. 3d IN Conjunction with the above Special Prices we'offer to make (m our best style and finish) Costumes fcom Cloth] JBpeciallyldeslgned for Coat and Skirt, for 3Os complete, MITCHELL & TURNER.



r — - - -~ NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COU, Who have secured the_Agenoy for this Splendid Machine or the whole of the South IslandP WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR 1898. L' £ll)fll^l^l,/\ FORK CROWN ii CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS Ladies' Model WAVERLEY, 1898. ' SADDLES. ~ JOHN ORR AND CO.