CORRESPONDENCE.

— — V (We do not hold ourselves responsible for th« opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

TO THIC EDITOR. Fir,— With your kind permission, I would like to make a few remarks re the above Society. Thanks to the energies of a i very few- enthusiastic members, it is now m I a good fioaDoial portion. All it needs at present is a very much enlarged member list It has been a marvel to me that, iv auch an important district as Ashburton, there has heen so little interest taken m the Horticultural Society. It ia certainly an advantage to the town that visitors should ■cc on every hand well-kept garden plots, indicating happiness and oontentrnenfc within the homes and prosperity m business. I think the ladies should he more interested m this Society, and encourage it to their utmost. ' Is it not to their advantage that theii men folk spend their spare time at home, growing flowers for the decoration of their parlora and vegetables for their kitchens ? The fee for membership is the nominal one of se, whioh admits the member with two friends into probably two flower ehowe, and also allows the member to make flve entries free for competition at the Autumn show. The annual meeting is to be held on Friday evening, October 7, at 8 o'clock. It is hoped that all intending members will stretch a point to be present. —lam, etc, Another Member.

THE ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— l noticed m your issue of last night a long letter from Hugo Friedlander, trying to cast ridicule upon my statement that what I had done m connection with the formation ot a new Racing Club for Ash barton had been done by me m " the best interests of true Bport," and making further ontruthf ul assertions m connection with my notion m other respects on the same subject. Importing personal feelings into such a ques tion ia not wanted, and can do no good, and as I am extremely anxious that this muoh vexed question should be calmly considered and amicably arranged, I defer my reply until it ia seen what the Colonial Secretary »nd Sir George Clifford demand, but it must be distinctly understood that I do not waive my right of answer after the matter has been finally dealt with. I do this m the *• best interest of sport," and with a view of causing as little friction as possible. Had Mr Friedlander the interests of true sport as much at heart as I have, he would never have written yesterday's letter, and if my reply does aot please him he will only have himself to blame. — I am, etc., D. Thomas.

DEATH OF THE KEY. MR PRESTON.

United Pr«*» Association — By Electric Telegraph Gjjraldjne, October 5 The Rev. James Preston, Vicar of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Geraldine, died suddenly at the RaDgitata mouth last even iDg. He was fishing with several gentlemen, and while returning to the hut m the even ing said he felt very ill, and shortly after wards dropped dead. Deceased, who had been m feeble health for some time, practi cally died m harness. He leaves a widow and grown-up family. The many friends of the deceased gentleman are notified that the funeral will leave the Parsonage, Geraldine, at half-past 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

SPORTING.

WANGANUI J.C. SPRING MEETING

United Pices Association—By Electric Telegraph Wang an vi, October 5 i Concluding results of first day's races : — Hack Flat, 1£ mile—Taplow 1, Thrush 2, Derry 3 Won easily. Time—243§ Dividend—£2 ss. Hack Hurdles, 1£ mile.—Cairo 1, Rjj born 2, Taravento 3 Papa fell. Time— .56. Dividend—£s 6s. Handicap Hurdles—Troubadour 1, Nor west 2, Pokomoko 3. Time—4.Bf. Divi dend—£7 9a. Flying Handicap, six furlongs—Titoki 1. Chaeseur 2, Indian Shot 3. Won by a head 'Time—l.l 6*. Dividend-£4 4s.

SECOND DAY.

Ootober 6 The weather" la fine aod the attendance good. Results :— Owen Stakes, six furiengß—Tupuhi 1, Titoki 2, Indian Shot 3. Splinter was aoratched. Won easily by four lengths. Time—l.ls|. Dividend—J?7 lSi, A protest was entered against the winner on the grounds of inconsistent running, but was disallowed. Hack Flying, six furlongs—Toa 1, The Don 2, First Shot 3. The latter made a good finish with Toa, but was placed third by the judge. Time—l.lßg. Dividend— £6 10a. Hurdle Race, 1| mile—Torpina 1, Trou badour 2, Alpine 3. A pretty race ; all started ; won by three lengths. Time—3.2l. Dividend—£2 10s

THE WRECK OF THE MAPOURIKA.

- ■-'"■ » United Press vAssoetafcion— By Electric Telegraph Gbeymooth, October 5 The Mapourika'o position is about the same, but the ship is afloat fore and aft and firm at the centre. The Bhip is perfectly dry aft of the main rigging, and does not require the pumps. The damage is not so great as at first supposed. It is generally believed that she will be got off without great difficulty. To-day it was blowing a hard south-west gale, and a heavy eea was running all day. f l'he bow of the ship lies m very deep water, And with such a heavy headstrong sea, it wad impossible for those m charge of her to do anything m the way of repairs, which are absoJntely necessary before the vessel can be made safe- Five hawsers were put out at the stem, and one at each bow, which had the effect of placing the stern of the vessel further away from the north breakwater. The steamer is so embedded m the shingle, by reason of so much water being m the forchold, that ifc is at present impossible to get her any nearer the shore. Mr Daniels is hopeful, if the sea will only go down for a tide or two, that be will bo able to save the Bhip, which so far has not received any practical damage. The engine room is now tight, and steam is available for all purposes.

Latest Items.

«. Horse Fair.—Mesßrs Friedlander Bros , Limited, held their usual hotse fair at their West Street Mart to-day. There was a large attendance, and the demand for good young horses appeared to hold good, A .full report will appear m a later issue.

PHOTOGRAPHY.

• I A short time ago Mr F. Cooper, photo grapher, took over ths studio of the late Mrs Lawrewce, m Saundera' Buildings, and is now carrying on business there. The people of Ashburton are rortunate m this matter, inasmuch as Mr Cooper is one of the ablest operators m the colony. For years he waB the trusted emissary of Messrs Wheeler and Son, a colonial firm with an almost universal reputation. It was from his plates that Wh.-eler's pictures of New Zealand l.iko scenery wer<? t.nken. In 1839 h«j accompanied Mr G E. Munnering, when that gentleman as.oended Mount Cook, and it may he said that the educational value c f these Alpine ascents is very greatly enhanced by the story which Mr Cooper's photogrppha tell. In 1390 Messrs Wheeler and Ron sent Mr Cooper to the Bounda on the West Const, and from that mission h« returned wirh valuable bp'n'a to the number of sixty, depicting Sounds scenery, and the celebrarod Sutherland Falls. In November, 1890, m order to illustrate a lecture by Mr Mannerinp, on "The glaciers of the Tasman valley," Mr Cooper spent a month among the glaciers, reaching as high an altitude as 8000 feet, the Mount Cook range, and personally went through all the risks, dangere, and die comforts of the Alpine climber to secure his slides for Mr Mannering'a lantern. In 1891 'he was again engaged on similar work, and In 1893 he travelled through the lake district gathering beauties as he went for bis firm. It was from hia plates that most of the beautifnl illustrations were worked that adorn Mr Mannering'a book " With axe and rope m tke New Zealand Alps," published m London and New York by Longmans, Grewn, and Co. m 1891, anl m, the preface to the book the value of Mr Cooper's work is acknowledged. Mr Cooper also holds a testimonial of high value trom Mr Malcolm Robj, another celebrated New Zealand climber, but the best testimonial of all are the samples of his Ashburton and Chriet ohuroh work, not among dead rook* and sleeping glaciers, however beautiful and grand, but among living people and the lively homes m which they live. These .pictures, to be seen m the vestibule of. his studio, are well worth a visit.

News m Brief.

♦ Members of the Ariel Bicycle Club are reminded that a general meeting takes place this evening m the Orange Hall at eight o'clock, when all members are requested to be present. Messrs J. Scaly and Co. have a new advertisement m this issue. Now ie the time tp>-. do punting, paper hanging, and generally to make your homes look bright and cheerful, and those about to renovate their homes should have a look at the choice stock of wall papers, <So., on hand at Mr C. Chapman's. These he haa imported direct from the beat Home makers, and would be hard to beat.

THE ASHBURTOfI 3PARDIAN ; THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6 fB9B



A YF c T T M OF Functional Disease.



WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. QUR Stock conaistß of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITJNGS thatib is poesible to procure, and at priceß that cannot be beat m the trade. «***-*** of a FIRST hats, shirts, soarves, poktai ante \ux, rugs, eto. boot diupartmejnt, JSt BOOTS Tb? D y SHOFS y «°f Ur aUtD / 0n t0 : CUr Ur « e Hxwk of Lafli -' *" d Gentle- FiSIouL XlI 0 PRDER ' AND R£PAIR^ EXECUTED by M 7 W. hPAEEOW, EAST STREET. igJM^ GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO.



A 1 Q Vi i m NEVER fails any on» m " iaAUlli such « predicament. To tufferers from Sick Headache, Dysptpsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •• A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangoments and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with oopstipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the faot that the oure last*. No care is required while using ifc. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inoonvenienoe m its aotion. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by th« Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM °™es BiliouBneBB, Bilious Headaohe, Dizziness, Costiveneas, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition



MRS ALCORV has m stock Stamped Mount Me'.lio'r, Lace, Cross-ati!c!i and Mayenoe Work, White Jean } Linen Jay* and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogram?, Wovmi Initials, Lace Pins, fetretoherg, Ninglo, Shaded nud Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, P.rline Arasene, Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans nnd Colours, Maorame Bags and String, Wridon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton an<l Materials for FaDcy Work genet ally. 10 32 GREYHOUNDS For Sale - The well- known Greyhounds Saxon and Zenobia. 1 A K°°d ohnr.cn for a young sportsman. 1 Apply Office of this paper. Entertainments. FR ID A V AND SATURDAY, October 7 and 8. TEMPLAR HALL, Silver Coin Entertainment — " Phantas- magoria of the Cuban War," and " Punch and Judy." Saturday—Matinee for ohil- dren at 2 30 ; evenings, 8 p.m. Shooting Gallery after— ld per shot. 10 18 F. FERRIMAJS. FOR SALE A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, Situate 1£ mile from Aahburton. HMHE Property consists of twenty acres of X land, well watered and fenoed, to- gether with a well built three-roomed House, Chaffhouse. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhoube. '! his should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a email figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application f. ferrman. fur sale. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.B. 552, 553 and 671, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and cloae to the Domaio, which is superior m aome respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amoDgst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early iuspeo- t ion invited. Further particulars on application. F. FEBBIMAN. FOR SALE. mHRESHING PLAKT iv good order, JL engine by Aveling and Poiter. F. FERRIMAN. TCP DRESMNG. IjlOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob- _L tainublo is fine Green Bone Dust, E'ut up m one and two lb. bags. F. FkRKIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Will, Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domain and Public School, Full particulars on application, F. FKRRIMAN. Public Notices. ashburton horticultural i society. ■ ri IHR Adjourned Annual General Meeting 3 X will take place at Ma Dodds' Rooms > TO-MORROW EVENING (Friday), at 8 ) o'clock. R. LECHNER, , 10 48 Hon. Secretary.



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■■ • '■-,--.. . •-■-.1, STARTLING REDUCTIONS^ IN BOLLITV.S SUPREME BOLLER FLOUE, Etc. havo reduced FINEST ROLLErUo^R^S S« Per Ton, which i. eqaa l to a reduction of over a P«ny per Loaf, so now is the time to bake your own Breadifyonwhhtoaaremoney. Remember we are Belling Beat Roller Flour for 2. per Sack lea, than lowest Chri^church^advertised prices. See daily paper,. WE ARE SELLING :- wTMSIs^r r^ li>o " obtiwb " ohi> '' kli ' hm '» t A^?D OTHBE GOO US IN PBOPOBTION. ' Glasswaie, Earthenware, and China- , ware Department. jSSE&s&ssassssssa Bye "" a pfi Beaded Shape *.r#iggs?B&&" K ~"~ ■■*"■" Shell Shape ■ FLETCHER BROS.. C \SH SUPPLY STORES,SASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH Wholesale aad .R e tail|JAgent.::for; Nimmo and^Blair'a.Standard Seeds. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS.! (o) H«» AND Bi CX,N- A «*. ,ot rf^e., RoII ., Md Ham>| gusra]itMd grain (el> CAUFOBNIAN FRl'm-jMt Landed, Pears P..n1,.. a • . .. . found <leUcio«, -■'d ck^T;JnAril'° Ol '' Kwhicb WM be (o) A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK:— A BabW A Bmp D3> ARROWROOT, BOVRID B^frrTT-j " BAEl »« POWDER, OANDLKS oSKIf OARRAWAT SEEDS,: TOST' ' M A B .°^g?,SSS^ SOAP ' Eto,, Etc! JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. 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 * (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea it, the market. We have »l B o m stock a Firat-olass BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON- TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VFRY LOW PRICES. in^tock! 1 ShareS ' Lubn ' Cating Oii^ Haw and Boiled Linseed Oils alwa" Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan,, and Enamehrare. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc CHEAPEST HOUSE IN AmBUBTON y FOR > GROCERIES, CROCKERY, Good» delivered daily. Orders byj>o 8 b promptly attended to SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IROKWLONGKKS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKROHASTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUBSETT STREET, ASHBUBTON, >



Little Appetite and no Energy, These are symptoms that effect a large number cf people. BeloAv we give the testimonial of Mrs. A. Morgan, of East Brisbane, Queensland, who does not hesitate to tell you of just the remedy that cured her. " The past season I had a severe at- tack of dengue fever which left me feeling very weak and languid with little appetite and no energy. But I am pleased to say ,-. .... cured me. As a blood purifier and tonic for those who arc affected by the intense heat of the Queensland sum r nier it is uuequaled. lam pleased to recommend it to all those who need a reliable remedy." For constipation take Di. Ayer'i nil; TVr-v Komiit'y ro!:cvc and suvclv run-. Til-c t'--i i;> With Ct. /.yov'.s Bursa]i:irill:i: o:u : it'.s '.; <: <•;':•■■.•. *-- '• -— ■-- ' ■ - Cbaiqhead & Berryjian have just opened oat another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moat fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings ac now worn at Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the district. —(Advt) i 1



ISOXJE XJHIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through r'erange- J ment or weakness the organs of the boay : , may perform their functions or th« jr work i sluggishly, thus giving riao to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishmenc of tho whole being. S«<h a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sco the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worso than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It i.B a natural appetiser, and ita first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainaaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to bo "just us good.' It may be better — for the dealer — because of ita better profit, but m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS. PMO * 2s 60 A. CONUNDRUM. TyHY IS BEMJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Beoauee it ii HARE) TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is no Cough Medicine like it. In- troduced into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully, to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. I It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines 1 It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who j knows his business, It contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friara' Balsam has been U-sed for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vinoent'is Beujamiu Gum is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chegb? BENJAMIN GU M Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob heal them at once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-atanding case*. ' f p Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough BE NUMIN GXJ M Will Heal the inflammation of the throa and passages ot the nose as Friara' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with this inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, bub a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as much as any other Cough Mixture m the market. Ibis the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is Od and 2s Oj Chemists and Stores. 1 Spencer Yiacent, OHEMIST, OHRISTOHUEOH, pBQFRJJOTPfy



•■ ■ < I I I I M 11 1 Ml I— l l ■■! — T. Buiiock TIIO Lend on approved Fiechold Pecurity, J. special small sum of £200 ; aho £3000 m one sum. T. BULLOCK. FOH SALBJ. FRONTING ALFORD FOREST ROAD LOTS 2, 8, 9, 10 and 13, each containing about i Acre, ali fronting Alford Forest Road, just above tho Wcollen Factory Very low prices will be accep'ed. Apply to t. BULLO-K. TO LET FOR TWELVE MONTHS, DWELLING of Four Rooms and Scull cry, also detached Wash-housa, well situated ia Cameron Street', being only ii short distance from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK, A^enfc. I b Oii SALE, |1 AA ACRKS fronting the back JLvfV/ Dromore Road and near the Miteham Load, being R.S. 25587 ami part 25603. Pi r ons desirous of pui dinning pro perty near town an.l not far from thq f re: z\ny works are invited to iu.-pect this. Vfery easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O LM T, 5 QUARTER-ACHE Sections, fronting the Alford Forest Road, toge her Wlh Dwelling of five rooms. Low rental, viz— ti per week Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. COTTAGE AND SEC J ION, KERMODE STREET.; QtfJK PRICE Required for Town SO I t) Section 79, containing £-acre, with cottage thereon, situated m Kermode Street, the property of Mrs Brankin Exceptionally easy terms of payment cau be arranged, viz, small cash deposit, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. "j SHEEP COUNTRY. 501 ACRES, 501 WESTERFIELD SURVEY DISTRICT Fenced, two-roomed Cottage, eto, thereon, watered with County water races, belonging to Mr William Patterson. This not having been disposed of by Auction, offers aro invited for it up to MONDAY Next., October 3. Off-rs are aho invited for the purchase of 18 Acres, freehold, being R.S 35888, situated close to EUing Railway Station ; fenced and divided, and laid down m English grasses. Very easy teima of payment T. BULLOCK TO LET. ' /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of six rooms, \J with verandah, wash-house with copper built m, etc., woll situated on Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated m Tauored Street; i T. BULLOCK. T O L E T, i^jOTTAGE of Two R,ootnß and Scullery, \J centrally situated m Cameron Stree'. Apply to T. BULLOC . PROPERTY NEAR TOWN, 55A- ACRES 551 Near the Wakanui Creek, just off Wakanui Road, R.S. 18039 and 19504, with Cottage, Slaughter Yards, Piggeries, etc., thereon, the property of Mr James Tasker. Not being dispo&ed of by Auction, offers are invited for purchase of same. For terms and full particulars app'y to T. BULLOCK DAVID THOMAS. AKOAJ3E. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898 MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, *j^ Auctioneer. &WMb «n# refrtssty~A{fw Venut



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PA.STORAL ASSOCIATION'S — SHOW = OF T IVI3 STOCK, PRODUCE, MPLE- MBNTS, MACHINE! T, Ktc , WILL BE HBLD OX THE ASHIHTI.T )X SHOW GttCUHD*, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1898. LIBERAL PRIZ 3 MONEY GIVtfN, ALSO MT<fKROt7S VALUABLE SPECIAL PRJZE4 F ,R COMPETITION. ENTRIES (which uillootbe orsi.lered va'id unless accompanied by e> tranc» fees) mut be m the haudu of the r ecretary not later than 6 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 21. W. SIMPSON, Secretary. 10 21 FJSON'B TDKSIP PEBTiLJSEB. J^OW LANDING, ex 3hip •« Hermione." Special Turnip Fertiliser, delivered m loti of two ions eni upwards, at 82s nett per ton, ex ship, Lyttleton. Fison'a Superphosphate, afc 78g 6d netb per ton, ex ship, Lyttelton. Send orders at once and save storag ! an " , handling charges. 10 34 GEORGE G. STEAD & CO. A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the gcnerul Public that she has started business as DRtfSS AND MANTLE MAKER, Iv the Post Office Buildings, Camkron S^trkht (opposite Baring £qu%r<-) IMPORTANT NOTICE OWl>Gtofxtensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and fe make room for the workmen, I have decided to ""clearing sale of CLOTHING, J PAPERY, & BOOTS. Une New Season's Go- ds are now m, And this is a nVst-olass opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dres* for (he coming holii days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge cf the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visits THE GOODS ARE ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LA~WIiIE, BAUNDESS' BUILDINGS. W 16 SMI THFIELD I^IJRSERY, {LATE G. T. SMITH.) T. PITT T3EGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has JL> added a GREENHOU^K Department to this old esiablished buaines?, and thab he is prepared to supply all kinds of Pot Plants at Chris'church prices, including Palms Ferns, B,^onias,^-Tuberoui and Polioge- Zonales, etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbaceous Plants of the newest v»rietieß. The finest collection of Piomaa and Dahlbs m the colony. Tomato Plants, strong, 9d per doz on— reduction on taking large quantities. fi Button Holes, Ladies' Dresß Sprays Bouquet?, Wreaths, etc, made up at shortest notice Pot Plant* /or hiring out to Weddings, Bulls, and all kinds of Parties, at reason, able prices * v THQMAiTpjTT, 9 247



FOR SALE— Three Sections, corner of Cox and East Streets, with improve- ment!. Grand site for a good Dwelling. FOR SALE— In Havelook Street, oppo- site Public Library, Section 206. FOR SALE— In Tancred Street, House of six rooms, | acre, good garden— £235. nriO LET— Houses m town and suburbs. H.W. BARRETT A R, C A. E> E. AGENT- Manchester Fire Assurance Co. Live Stock Insurance O» Accident Insurance Co. n~o t i o"b! SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Amendment Act, 1882 THURSDAY, the 13th day of October) 1898, is hereby appointed a Speoial Bank Holiday at the Aahburton »ad Rakaia Oflaces of the undermentioned Banks. The Union Bank of Australia Ltd. G, E. TOLHURST, Residont Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales. E. J. FINCH, Inspector, The Bank of Australasia. H. K. BETHUNE, Acting Inspector. The Bank of New iSealan^. C. G. TEGETMEIER, 10 49 General Manager. " TO LB~T7~~ q ACRES ODD, q Fronting Beach Road and adjoining the Presbyterian Manse, together with Dwelling Houie of eight rooms and tfcullery, also small •table, trap shed, etc. Apply to T BULLOCK. Smoke New Veuui



Wan Lad, WANTED at once, a competent General Servant. Apply Mrs Hanmer, Tancred Street. 10 51 WANTED TO LET — A seven acr& paddock, at back of County Sale- yarda. Apply to Mr Pornell, Mont- gomery'B Buildings. 10 50 W ANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira. — M itched & Turner. SHEEP DOGS.— On Saturday Next, October 8, Mr D. Thomas will sell by auction m the Arcade, Three Sheep Dogs at 1 o'clock. 10 25 MOUNTAIN, City, and Forest m New Zealand — a nice album of views, just published, Is6d; Rupert of Hentzau — aequel to the Prisoner of Zanda ; The House of Hidden Treasure ; Yule Logs ; New Books, cheap edition.—- H. M. Jokes. "DABBITTERS or others may have one JCti or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Old, for cosb of this advertisement. Apply Mau, Office. 9 243 TX^ ANTED Known— That our new Dress IT Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Drees Fabrios now showing.— Mitchell & Tubnbr. WANTED Known— That, wheiTthe j wind is over and when the dust is gone and Ashburton Housewives commence their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner ! are the people for all descriptions of House- hold Furnishings, and their new goods are now opened. WANTED KNOWN. -Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladiea of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a { specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladle's own material made up. 10 15 WANTED Known— Mrs G Hamilton '■ bega to inform the Public of Ash- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furnitpre, etc. Letters attended to immediately* Addr,eBß —Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 i



•StftfOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mitchell and Turner — New business adver- tisements Horticultural Society— Annual meetiDg, to-morrow evening C W Purnell— Paddock to let H W Barrett— Houses for sale and to let Notice — Special bank holiday ■Wanted— Competent general servant TBullock— Two acras to leb Craighead & Bebryman are now selling the new model Massey- Harris bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five yearß) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies' machines. — { Advt) Evkn a glance at fchejr windows will show that Craigbead * Berry man are determined to maiotiin their reputation as the leading $*il9f9 and outfitter«.~(Adrt)