CABLE NEWS.

United Presi Asßcointu.n -Ry Electric 1 elegraph — Copj rigl-t. London, august 21 Madame Melha has arranged tc make a tour through California, sup ported by a company organised by her self. Sydney, August 22 In connection with the Druce claim to the Tukedom of Portland, Sydnoy George Druce, the alleged heir, is being enquired for throughout the colonies. The Wool-Scouring Co.'s Works at Botany were seriously damaged by fire, and 160 bales of wool were burned. Melbourne, August 22 Over £12,000 was paid for probate m the estate of the late Mr James Crotty. •

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign. g United Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka August 23, 9 35 a.m, GtTABDiAN Office 9.53 a.m. The Cape Elections. Capetown, August 22 At the elections Mr W. P. Schriena, formerly Attorney-General, was re elected ; Sir Hp6ry Juta, speaker, and Mr P. H. IJaure, Minister for Agri culture, were; defeated. It is expected thBLtiho^ooHOCtiriei Bund will have a ijM^jH^of five m the new assembly. Ritualism and Riot. London, August 22 Disgraceful scenes have occurred m St. James' Church, Kirkdale, on account of ritualistic services. A crowd of opponents hooted, hissed, scoffed, and spat at the vicar. The police were called by the clergyman. Received Wakapuaka Augußb 23, 11.15 a.m Guabdian Office 11 49 a.m lI.IMI. Prince of Wales. London, August 22 The latest bulletin states that the Prince of "Wales' condition is ex cellent. A quarter of an inch separates the fracture. Telephones m London. A Parliamentary Committee recently recommended drastic changes m the telephone system of the metropolis. It is now reported that Government con template buying the telephones for £6,500,000. Dense Fogs. There have been dense fogs m England, and many collisions and strandinga of vessels m the English channel and on the East Coaßt have occurred The British Fleet m Italian Waters. It is reported that the British fleet now visiting Italian ports is having tremendous popular receptions. Sunstroke. Paris, August 22 Three hundred soldiers m the south of France have been disabled during the last two days from sunstroke. There have been many deaths from heat daily m the city.

THE SOUDAN.

United Pres3 Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka August 23, 9 10 a.m. Guardian Office 9.36 a.m Cairo, August 22 In connection with the advance of Sir H. Kitchener from Atbara, a transport train and convoy reached the advanced camp at Makawiyeh, after a four days' trying march through a devastated district. The Khalifa is determined to fight. It is reported he is killing all the Jaolin tribesmen, who are trying to desert him.

FOOTBALL.

On Thursday afternoon, the return foot ball match between Geraldine and Ashburton Clubs will be played m the ABhburton Domain. Aa both teams will be strongly represented, it ia expected that it will be one of the beat games of the season. It is the intention of the Club to take up a collec tion during the afternoon m aid of the travelling and entertaining expenses of the local team. These expenses have come very heavy on the pockets of the playera this Beaßon, owing to the amount of travelling they have had to do. Play will commence at 2 p.m. aharp, aa the viaitora have to re turn by the afternoon brain. The following ? layers will represent Aahburton : — J. »ritohard, N. Orr, F. Wilaon, J. McTigue, A. Pilbrow, J. Lynskey, G. Chaplain, Hefford, Orr, Hepburn, Curtis, Dixon, N. McTeague, A. Wilaon and F. Pri; chard. Einergenciea— Pilbrow and Wilkie. The annual match between the Good (Templars and Moderates took place at Stareley laat Saturday, and resulted m a win for the former by nine pointa (two triea and a penalty goal) to nil. The gume waa played m a very friendly spirit right through. The spectator^ were very impartial, applauding any good piece of play on either Bide In the first Bpell the Templara had a bit the beat of the play, but were unable to score, except the penalty goal kicked by W. Moaea. The game wag mostly a forward one, owing to the heavy state of the around. Thia was, however, relieved at times by good passing rusheß between the Templar backs, who handled the ball m a very creditable manner considering its greasy state. In **« Be S° n( * B P ell ffe e weieht of the heavy Moderate forwards began to tell, and they were several times within an ace of scoring, but the defence was Bound, and although having the worat of the game the Templar backs made the moat of what opportunities they had, and aa a result D. Fergus scored near the corner flag. No goal resulted. Shortly after, a passing rush between Fergus Warren, and Moaea enabled the latter to ■core The remainder of the spell waß fought out m the Templar twenty-five, but they managed to keep their lines intact, the game resulting as above. Besides those already mentioned B. Sharplin at half played a rattliDg game, and Eicharda waa very safe, while B. Grieve at full made no mistake. The wings, Jago and McGregor, put m a great day's work. J. Chapman, MoLeish, 3. Westbrooke, and Sloper worked hard m the scrum. For the Moderates, Gillman, full back, waa very safe and cool. Moßae and Grieve were the pick of the three auartera. F. Goldsmith and Ayrton, wing forwarda, Bhowed up well, and W. Fagan, Ironsidea, D. McKenzie, and G. Vincent appeared to be the beat of the forwards. Mi S Baird officiated as referee, and discharged his onerous duties with his usual impartiality, giving satisft.otion to both Bides. The kind ness of Mrs Mcßae m providing tea and caki for the playerß at half time waa dulj recognised by the cheera which were givei {or her at the conclusion of the match.

Town Edition. THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Russian Colonists for Manchuria Strange Affair. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuakft Augusfc 23, 9 25 a.m, Guardian Office 9.40 i.m St Petersburg, August 22 Russia is offering great inducements to her people to colonise Manchuria and Talienwan Bay. Thousands of peasants are proceeding to those terri tories on the coinp'etion of their term of military service. , Shanghai, August 22 Herr Eugen Wolff, traveller, and correspondent for a German news paper, hearing that thirteen Chinese had been arrested for the murder of the German missionaries m Kaiochan, entered the court into which they wers taken, and flourishing a docu munt purporting to show that he was a special German envoy, he tried the prisoners m the presence of a Mandarin and the pro-vicar of the mission, and acquitted them. When Bishop Anzer returned to Shantung from Berlin, he asked what punishment the criminals had received, and when told they were acquitted he was astounded. The German Government has ordered an enquiry into the matter.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, August 21 Frozen mutton, crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury, 3|d ; Dunedin, Southland and North Island, unchanged. Lamb is not quoted. River Plate, crossbred j or merino wethera, heavy and light, Jd.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Owing no doubt to the bad weather the yarding of Bheep and cattle was again small at the Tinwald yards to-day, as was also the attendacco of farmers. Up to 2 p.m. the following prices were obtained : — Fat Sheep.— CroEsbred ewe?, 5a 9d, 123. 14s sd, to 14s 8J ; crossbred wethers, 8s 9J> 12a 6d, 13s lid, 15s, to 19a ; crossbred owes and wethers, 9a Bd, 13a lid, to 14s ; hoggets, t 11s 4d. Fat Cattle —Steers, £6, £7 10s 6d, i heilere, £3 7a 6d, to £3 10a, for light weights. Store Cattle. — Steers, £1 ; heifers, £1 17s.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on. his weekly sale of pigs, poultry, produce, etc , as under : — ln the pig pens there was a fair entry, for which competition was brisk, there being a very good attendance on Saturday laßt. Suckers fetched 5a aud 53 6:1 ; weanera, 8s 8i 6d, 10s 3d, 10s s^, and 12* 3d ; stores, ' 13* 6d, 11s 6d, 15s, and 17a 6d for a very ' forward line ; small porkors, 18s 6d, 225, and ' 24s 61. There were several cows yarded, but they were very slow of sale. I cold one cow £3 103, and a three mon'.hs old calf at 53. A moderate entry of poultry sold very well. Fowls (very mixed), Is 41, Is sd, and Is 6i ; better sorts, Is 81, Is 9i. 2; anil 2; 4d ; rooster?, 23 scl, 2a 61, and up to 3s 21 ; : ducks, 2i 9J and 3s ; geese, 4a 3d to 4s 6.i— nil at per pair. In the produce line potatoes seemed to still retain their price, but carrots , were slightly cheaper. Potatoes for pig feed realised 3* and 3s 6d ; small seed Dervvents, 5a 61 to 7s 6d ; good eating, 10s to 11s 6d per Bach ; seed kidneys, Id to l£d per lb m stnoll bags, and 11s to 14i per suck Other seed potatoes, such as Beauty of Bath, Early Rose, Breezo's Prolific, from Id to ]|<1 per lb ; currota, 2s 6* and 23 9.1 per sack ; swedes, 3s ; mangels, 2a per sack, and 303 per ton ; straw chaff, 32s per ton ; hay, £3 123 per ton ; beef, 2d per lb ; poik, a very poor entry — one large pip, 2d and 3£' l. 1 also cold a lot of furniture, sundries, etc., at satisfactory prices.

News m Brief.

Coursing men will note that the final meeting fixed for Thursday next is unavoid ably postponed, Mr Swinerd, evangelist, will conduct another of his series of services m the Templar Hall to-night. His address will be — " Seven impossible Things." Messrs Nicoil Bros, announce that they will hold their first auction Bale at their central auction rooms on Saturday next, commencing at noon, when m addition to cattle, pigs, poultry, &c, they will offer a number of bicycles, fruit, clothing, and a lot of sundries. Mr J. R. Bland will act as auctioneer on this occasion. Mr John Wilson has just opened up a shipmenb of wall papers to suit all classes. The new designs for halls, dining rooms, etc., are very handsome and well worthy of inspection. As will be seen, the fashions have completely changed, and for hall decoration the old marble pattern is almost absolete. Those requiring anything m this line should give him a call.

THF. APHBOKTON fcUARBIAK; TUESDAY, fIDGUST 28 J&QB





■STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN C ROLLITI'S SUPRKME ROLLER FLOUR, & BRAN & SHARPS. Ir quire Prices before buying elsewhere. > ' SEEDS. SE_EDS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. 3d L E 2 PACKET - V^GFI ARI F QFFfI? 3^pfb packet. 80 Varieties. V uULI tiDLC QLIUO. 80 Varieties. . Id per Packet. FLOWER SEEDS. Xtl per Paskct. 100 Varieties. ■ ■■"« *\J t I ■ » COMPLETE CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON^APPLICATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Have'justreceived frcm Norlh Canterbury a splendid selection of Seed " Potatoes, Including the following varieties : — BEAUTY OF HKBKON.— One of the beat early sorts, very productive and of excellent flavor. Bifid U lT OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good qualify and great proriucivene&a, BREEZE'S PROLIFIC. — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps well and for main crop It is very valuable. BRUCE, (Uvfcl) — 'llvs is a very heavy cropper, sometimes yielding as n«nch as 20 tons to the acre under favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. W£ have alao m stoc Rxhard^Seddcn, Bath Kidneys, and other well-known varieties, FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. ~~ — PURE SEEDS. = I HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give theni satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weigbin" f>om 26lba to 4ilbs to "the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, -'l4£!bs to 16|lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HFRST AND SONS BEST FNGLISL OLIVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRIUOiju, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL^ T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FRSE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Aahburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY <£g 7|d PER DOZEN. 1 , WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BAEB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. "I" HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale, — 1200 Acres near Chertaey, either larger or amaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. 1690 Acres Se»field, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. 500 Acres Westerfield, six roomed House, Stable,. and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinda. Improved. 270 Acres not f*r from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved, 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m grass. 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 100 Acreß perpetual lease, Ruapuna, For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURrOY 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 S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have alao m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which oanHot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. i STATION TEAS AT VKRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils always m Btock, Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Fork?, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASTTiIURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY JAND HARDWARE. v»oivr.rvi, Goods delivered daiJy. Orderß by Post promptly attended to, - SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAEKBT HOUSE, BUENETT STBEET, ASHBUBTON,



D. THOMAS. TAM A CASH PURCHASER or FAKMERS' LINES :- OF j RYEGRASS. D. THOMAS. NICOLL BROIHERS. .Nicoll Brothers, [ff. F. NICOLL.] [L. A. NICOT.L AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKEUS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE beg to announce to the Generel Public that w« will commence bu^i- ucss on WEDNESDAY, August 17, m the premises known as the "Blue House," Ash- burton, which are being altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S^LES of Merchandise, Furni- ture, and Produce, will beheld EVERY SATURDAY, commencing at 12 o'clock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part , of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouds placed m our hauds for absolute sale. Grain bought and sold an commission. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. A SEED DEPARTMENT will be a special feature of our Business. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Comprising— Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grabs, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Soason's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. .Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills.™ Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. ; FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Pwticulars on application We invite those wishing to dhpose of their properties to communicate with us. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., Limited; ISLINGTON~MANUEES, 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. Btore five varieties of thia . celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicollTbros., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS. FREEZERS. FREEZERS TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can bcok space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. JNICOLLBROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3£ KOZJB TEA. Most Reliable



-..>#Tra^^.-jy.->-^r^jgfhtrft'rTW' rjCTtfyT t '.v. j w. M w-yf^"-'"qroww THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM j PANY, Limited. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES. T7^ SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur vLi nips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of coil. GREATLY INCRKASED PRODUCTION WHkREVER US.tiD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices on appli cation. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicollbros., DISTIJOT AGENTS. 3 128 CANTERBURY FKOZiSN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., . Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburton Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to acb as Hb Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space ab the Belfast Works or purchase m mures can apply to Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrlstohurch, August 11, 1898. 8 81 SPECIAL SALE OF Earthenware, Glass, <& China. TTAVING TAKEN the Premises lately occupied by Mb R. Henry m Tancred Street, we are HOLDING A SPECIAL SALE, as above. Being heavily over-stocked m these Goods, we are marking them very LOW to clear, as we require the space for other lines. Pon't miss this chance to secure Firßt- olass Goods ab AUCTION PRICES. THE SALE LASTS FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthen- ware, TANORED STREET, 8 133 Aehburton Established 1880. Telephone No 69^ BAKER BROS., CIURNIRHING TTNDERTAKEBS, E URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHING*. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ac most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory,



J. WILS O N, MOUSE rECOKATOB, MGrflWI m< R. GLAZIER, Et t."oxMust of Arcade nntl Burnett Street, .Ak!>l>hi *on. (~\ WE Hav^ just received direct from tho English Manufacturers a Magnificent and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new * tyle of Paper for Decorating Walle Plages and Btan cares, being a change frpm the Mnrble Papers which huherto have bf en po fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early and select their Papers from the full stock, and if nob wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers cnn rely upon having work done without delay We keep competent Tradesmen, wtmaie despatched to town or country at shortest uotioe to execute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House»painth>g m all Its branches. fl^° Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work. — — — (x)- J. WILSON. Telephone 65 po p, ox ]6 Belfast freezing works MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JTJRIKDI^AIVOieR, BROH, Limited., s DAVID THOMAS, 'XHtKj n.z.. Farmers co-v»pbrative A SSsOIIATION OF CAJNTJ3«BtJJE£Y, Limited., or AJLBKRT ROBERT!!*, AGKNT, Ashburton. OANTEbBUKY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE KXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 0 80 F. WAY MOUTH, Secretary.



! Priedlanaer Bros., Limited. MtTHVKN SALE. THURSDAyTaUGUST ;5 j TT7"^ hnve received instructions from a I W client to sell at tho abo/c fixUire, — r\f\f\ Ha'f andth eequarterbred FWKS, <J \J \J m lamb toEngliah Leicester Rams. Arso, — F-it Store Skerp, (J.u tie, Pigs, etc. R. FRIKDLANDER, 8 177 Auctioneer. SAiURUAY, AUGUbT 27, 1898. 500 A ° RB 500 FARM AT SHERWOOD. ]\/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Vtl have been favored with instructions from Mr Henry Bdtterick (who has pur- chased another property) to Sell by Auc'ion on above date, at their West Streeb Mart, HIS FARM OF 500 ACRES, BEING PART OF SHERWOOD ESTATE. This land is m the following state of cultivation :— IOO aores are m whsat, 20 aores m Oats, and the balance laid down m grass from one to three years. There is a five-roomed House and eight-horse Stable with Lean-to. The farm is divided into six paddocks, and is well watered by County raoea. Full particulars at Sale—at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 74 Auctioneer. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 67 FOR bALE. SEED BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. WE c.ffor to supply these celebrated, Fertilisers at Vat prices le3B tho usual discouule, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We hive large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FOR SALE- nOf\f\ APPROPRIATION m the {St'Owv-r Industrial Building Society. Apply, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VTTE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Osover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Limited. Established m 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue £210,000 THE ONLY LIFE OFFICE m N.Z. that Attaches to Policies the Condi- tion of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment ok Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently inoapacitated through any kind of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example\ — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or ab his pre- vious death. The Insurance and Banking Record says : — The new policy is one of the most im- portant and valuable brought out for many years. Call or write for prospectus. LoGAii Directors. — Wm. Chryßtall, Esq , Chairman; A. J£. G. Rhodeß, Esq.; Wm. Recce, Esq. Head Office for N.Z —6 Customhouse Quay, Wellington ; O. J. Fowler, Resident Secretary ; C. J. Owen, District Seoretary. Offices — Corner High and Hereford Streets, Christohuroh. W. M. WARD, Resident Agent, 8 178 Ashburton,



\ Entertr.iiiinents. /^vDDFELLOWS' H a LL, ASHBURTON. Under theManapetne, t r> f Mr M. B CnnTrs. POSITIVELY O>.E NIGHT UNLY. FJEBDAY, AUGUST 26. THE GREAT UNAPPROACHABLE UAJM IHi Ui>-to-<inte 9 AIDED BY MDIXE. li:i>»XU]Nl>A. AND HIS FIRRT-.OLASS COMPANY OF PLAYERS THK UNAPPROACHABLE MAGICIAN THE ORIENTAL ILIUSIONIBT THE WIZARD OF MYSTERY i THK FUN PROVOKER OF THE AGHI, NKW The Marvellous Bicyclist. The Fate of Mme. Sans Gene ALL The Beggar's Dream Kanko, an Asiatic Miracle JNJEW The Wonder Karmos. Front seats 3s, Suils 2s, Pit Is. Plan of reserved seats at H. M . Jones 8 170 J. E. PEI'HERTCK. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. CAKE, APRON FAIR, AND SOCIAL, to be held m the SCHOOLROOM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 25th. Fair — Afternoon at 3 o'clock. Social — Evening, at 7 30. Admission to both — la, Proceeds to defray expenses of lighting the Church with incandescent burners and other improvements. Donations of Cakes and Aprons to be lefb at Dr Trevor's residence or Mr Bullock's office, Arcade. 8 108 po s t FoSTll)"."^ fTIHE FINAL Coursing Meeting of the JL Season wlvc'n was fixed for THURS- DAY, 25th August, has been unavoidably POSTPONED. W. J. SHEARMAN, 8 185 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ASKUAL ELECTION FOR COUN- CILLORS. IN Pursuance of the Municipal Corpor- ations Act 1885, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act 1876, I hereby give notice that the annual election of Three Councillors m place of Couucillow James Were Baker, Richard Bird, and Edward Wingfield Hanmer, Who retire by rotation, bub who are eligible for re-eleobioD, will be held on THURSDAY, tbe Bth day of Sep- tember next, ab the Borough Council Cham- bers, Baring Square West, Ashburton. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's office till 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the Ist day of September next. H. H. FJOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton. August 23, 1893. 8 182 THE FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS AGENTS for the above Associatio m the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of Farm and Crop Risks ; also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application ab our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also bo received from Farmers desirous of placing* their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. A CONUNDKUM. XTTHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expreaseß the opinion of all who have ÜBed Benjamin Gum. There ia no Cough Medicine like it. In- troduced into Canterbury only last winter ita 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. It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. Ib contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which waa first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the daya of old. Friara' Balaam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Speucer Vincent's Benjamin Cjriim is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Cheat? BENJAMIN GU M Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob heal thsm at once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly iv old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harah Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal ihe inflammation of bhe throat and passages ot the none as Friars' 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. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is Qd and 2 s 6i> Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHURCH, { FRQFRIEXQR.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Friedlaader Bros— Methven Sale, Bpecial entry. Nicoll Bros. — Auction Bale of live stock, bicycles, etc., Saturday next. Notice— Re Widows' Life Insurance. Borough Council — Annual election of Councillors Evangelistic meeting — Templar Hall, To-night Strayed — Collie dog pup. Coursing meeting postponed Jewitt— Fresh fish Wanted, fXIEMPLAR Hall To night, at 7 30. Sub- I ject : " Seven impossible things." Meeting conducted by E. Swinerd, Evan- gelist. 8 183 FISH, Oysters, Crayfish, blue and red Cod, Groper and Trumpeter. Fried Fish and Stewed Oysters. Wunted, plenty of Fowls and Ducks, at J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 8 184 STRAYED from my house last week, a black, white, and tan Collie Dog Pup. Anyone found retaining him after this notioe will be prosecuted. — George Kidd, Black, smith. 8 186 SCHOOL Books for all Standards. Special value m 63 Exercise Books ; 3000 12-inch Eulers, %d each. All School Books at published prices for cash.' Excep- tional value m Stationery and Account Books, Acdemy Pictures.— H. M. Jones. T7IOR BALR, Cheap— Strong Trap; may Jj be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use "Kkating's Cough Lozenges " — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminenb physicians They at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease — one or two at bed time ensure* rest. Sold everywhere m tine, 15£ d OMb, Smtkt Aw Ymi



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