The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1898.

On January 26, 1885, Khartoum fell into the hands of the Mahdi, and General Gordon was HOW GORDON put to death. The DIED, moon had gonp down, and darkness reigned. Tho dervishes steadily ad vanced m perfect silence towards thit portion of the defenco, which had been destroyed during the high Nile, and wheb, as the river receded, had left at) open space. Here, them was little to impede their entry, and the dervishes shouting their wild battle-cry, dashed m wild disorder over this open ground. The inhabitants, roused frcm their sleep by tho Ehouts of tho Arabs, and the din of rifle shots, hurried out, anticipating what had occurred. Like a pent-up stream suddenly released, over 50,000 wi'd dervishee, with hideous yellp, rushed upon the 40,000 inhabitants of Khartoum, besides the 5,000 soldiers — all that was left of the 9,000 at the commencement of the suge. The only cry of these fanatical hordes wag "to the palace." Tho surging mass threw itself on the palacp, overflowed into the lovely garden, and burst through the doors m wild search for their prey ; but Gordon went alone to meet them, As they rushed up the stairs, he came towards them, and tried to speak to them, but they could not, or would not listen, and the first Arab plungedhis hugespearintohisbody. He fell forward on his face, was dragged down the stairs, many stabbed him with their spears, and his head was cut off, and sent to the Mahdi. " Such," writes Father Ohrwalder, m his " Ten Years' Oaptivity m the Mahdi's Oam p," " was the end of the brave defender of Khartoum. When I came from El Obeid to Omdurman I yisited Khar toum, and was sent to the palace whore I was Bhown some black spots on the stairs, which they told me were traces of Gordon's blood. Gordon's head was hung on a tree m Oradurman, and the wild multitude rejoiced m heaping curses on it and insulting it. After this the work of massacre went on m Khartoum, over 10,000 persons being slaughtered. The streets were filled with headless corpses, which were left unburied until the plunder had been divided. How cruel is fate! Two days after the fall, on January 28, 1885, two steamers were seen slowly making their way along the western side of Tuti Island. The English could be seen searching m all directions for some sign to show them that Gordon was alive, but the only answer they got was the rain of thousands of bullets. When the English saw this they could have had little doubt as to | what had happened ; they turnrd back and disappeared."

Local and General.

_ «. Reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages to-day. ApyHßTisiNG.— The latest style of adver tising m Aehburton is to be found at the Somerset Hotel, where a writing table i < fitted with a high back, divided into f quares, each square, of say nine inches by nine inches, being utilised by Bomeone or other of our looal tradesmen. Personal,— Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Fifield m their latest sad bereavement. The loss of one ohild is a Bevere trial to any parents, but Mr and Mrs Fifield have lo9t six ohildren m less than three years— a trial few have been calle I upon to suffer. Obituary. —We regret to have to record the death of a very old resident of Rakaia m the person of Mr William Shannon, who passed away yesterday after a short illness. Mr Shannon had been seltlod m the district for over twenty-five years, and he has left a crown up family, inoluding Messrs Shannon Sroi.» BfcQrefeeeperf, of Cherbiey,

ahe HosPITAL.-The matron of the I Hospital has just received for the benefit of patients the following gifts :— Mrs Mainwar ing, illustrated pnpsrs ; Miss Bishop, Canter bmy Times ; Misa Bell, m^zines-for which the matron desires to return thanks. Mortality Amongst Breeding Ewes — MrGilruth, the Government veterinarian, who recently visited Canterbury for the purpose of enquiring into the cause of the mottahty amongst breeding ewea m that province, has reported to tho Agricultural Department that m hia opinion the mortality was due to the want oi change of diet just before the lambing season. A Nkw Rangkfjnder.— An Italian artist m London is said to have just perfeoced a new rangefinder which, it ia claimed, will be of immense service both m peace and war. It is said to be a great improvement on all rangefiaders now m use. The distance of any object can be aecartained by a mere glance through the instrument, it being Bhown on a little dial the moment the object is fooussed. Thkft of Boots— Before Messrs Hugo Friedlander and David Thomos, Justices of the Peace, Richard Mulcahy and James Darley were thia morning charged with the theft of a pair of boots from the ahqp of Mr P. O'Connor. They pleaded not guilty, but after evidence was ied the case was established against them. The theft was committed at about tho time for closing the shop, and the boots were Bold to Mrs Robinson, second hand goods dealer. Mulcahy was sent to gaol for two months with hard labor, and Darley to one month. Lawn Tennis.— The fourth annual general

meeting of the Melrose Tennis Club was held m Mr Gates' room 3 on Monday evening. There waa a large attendance of members. The report and balance Bheet for the year aa read were adopted. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year : — Patron —Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; President- Mr G. A. M. Buckley; Vice-presidents)— His Worship the Mayor, aud Measra H. Stephenson and David Thomas ; Captain- Mr H. A. Perm ; Sub-Captain -Miss Potter ; Secretary— Mr Purchase; Treasurer— Mr Barton ; Committee — Misses Aloorn and Cookeon, and Messrs Dixon, Alcorn, and Shearman. It wa3 decided to open the season oa October 6, and that the Committee should ascertain the cost of laying down an asphalt court, and report next Tuesday evening. Voteß of thanks to Mr Gates for the use of his room, and to the retiring officers, brought the meeting to a close. Lord Ranfubly on bis Countrymen. — Speaking ab Hawera on Thursday, Lord Ranfurly, m the course of a f peech, said :— We all have been most deeply agitated at not receiviog an account at the time it was > expected of this battle at Omdurman, bub it has now come to hand, and again we find that native troop 3 combined with English forces and also combined with English officers leading these native troops have succeeded m sweeping all before them. (Cheers.) Again I am proud to say an Irishman has been m command on that occasion. (Applause). As an Irishman myself I naturally look to my countrymen — ! (laughter and appliuse)— and a large portion of this British Empire of which we are all so just ly proud has seen the energy and enter prise of my countrymen. (Applause.) But though I name Irishman they would be no good alone. English enterprise, Scotch prudence and Irish enthusiasm with the one other thing that all three have— pluck — that is what has built up th ? s Empire. (Loud cheers.) New Ashburton Freezing Works. — The contractors who have m hand the work of erecting the new freezing works at Fair field are losing no time, the putting m of the concrete foundations hiving already been commenced, whilst further excavations are being carried out with as little delay as possibl-. -The railway siding is so far advanced that material is now landed on the ground, and m the course of a few days the contractors will be able to run the trucks right up to the building Bites. Ab the reservoir there are tf u drays, three scoop", and twenty men at work, moving the shingle out A portion of this shingle will enme m hanrly for ballasting ths sidings, etc. Material ia on the grourd m considerable quantities, including timber, bricks, cement, etc. It is quite probable that the telephone will >»y ' this evenirjg be connected with Ashburton. We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr Albert Koberts, the local secretary of the Canterbury Frrzen Meat Compiny, for an opportunity of seeiug the plans and specifications of the lodging houao the Company ia about erecting on the property. It will be a convenient building of one storey, containing seventeen rooms, which are to he fitted ap with due re,?ard to the comfort of the future inmatca. Given a month of fine weather, good progress will no doubt be noted. The Show. — For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customerb 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 searon's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &c, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur- ' ton, comprising a 1 the latest 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 229 6d to 25?) i and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10s and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, atd workmanship. in every garment guaranteed. — Craighkad and Bkbryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash burton.

RESIGNATION Of INSPECTOR BROHAM.

— » , The news that Inspector Broham has resigned hia position will bo received with general regret-, at any rate by the Uw-abid ing portion of this community. It will be remembered that m the report of the Police ' Commission the following passage occurred : — "Inspector Broham doe 3 not appear to ua to have that interest m the details of his duties which is desirable, and, contrasting j the state of efficiency and discipline of the force m this district, with that of Welling | ton and Dunedin, we are conviuced that the fault is greatly due to thi want of vigilant I supervision by Inspector Broham, and we recommend that his attention be called to the necessity for more personal energy m the supervision of the men under his charge m town and country, and m the enforcement of the rulea and orders regulating tha force." Those who know Inspector Broham, and who havo had the opportunity of observing the assidunub care and attention he gives to his duties will agree with us that these re marks of the Commission must be founded on imperfect information, and are certainly unjust. Inspector Broham feels the stric tures passed upon him so strongly that he has come to the conclunion that there is no other course open to him but to resign, and his resignation has accordingly been handed to the authorities.

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

Female Franchise, The Kill Rejected. The Speakers Hissed from the (Galleries. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 14, 9-25 a-m Guahdun Office 10-13 a-m Melbourne, September 14 There was a special call of khe Legislative Council to deal with the Women's Franchise Bii». The galleries were crowded with ladies, and a petition Bigned by 30,000 women was presented m favor of the Bill. Mr Wrixon delivered a strong epeech against the measure, which he deolared was a delusion and a mistake, and would have a prejudicial effect on domestio life. Mr Campbell said the Bill was the outcome of an agitation by a few faddists. He had been advised from New Zealand thab wemon'a (suffrage had created a tremendous amount of discord m families. The second reading w . aB , De Bative8 atived I b y 19 to *5. The gnlleriw

PAELIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 13 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. THIRD READINGS. The Inebriates Institutions Bill was read \ third time and passed. On the motion for the third reading of the Companies Winding Up Bill Mr Oliver moved that the measure come up for consideration three mouths hence. 1 his was negatived after a brief debate, by 25 to 10, aud the Bill was finely passed. NATIVE AFFAIRS The greater part of the afiernoon was taken up m debating a motion that the re port of the Native Landß Committee, with reference to the petition of Henare Tomoana re the interest of his children m the Karamu Reserve be agreed to. As the report em bodied an expression of opinion with regard to the relative merits of rival claimants, Mr Bowen moved that it be referred back to the committee for reconsideration. This was negatived, and the report agreed to. Mr Oliver asked for the Speaker's ruling on the propriety of the petitioner taking part m the division, and it was agreed to postpone the debate to allow Mr Miller to enquire into the matter. Mr Tomoana explained that he was not personally interested, and was quite willing to withdraw his vote. The Council rose at 4 45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 13 The House met at 2.30 pm. MCLEAN'S MOTOR BILL* During a discussion on a motion that the Light Locomotives Bill be referred back to the Private Billa Committee for further con sideration, the Premier, replying to Mr Taylor, said that nothing would please him better than to have the Local Government Bill dealt with this session, but whether or not that would be done depended on circum- Btances over whiah he had no control. The Speaker, m connection with a sug gestion made by the Premier that the Bill should be converted into a public Bill, ruled that this could not be done, though if a private Bill were dropped it would be com petent for the Government to introduce a public measure dealing with motor cars. The motion was agreed to by 34 to 24. QUESTIONS. Ministers, m reply to questions, stated that it would be impossible te introduce this session an amendment of the Rating Act m the direction of providing that a Government subsidy shall be payable upon separate rates levied upon a particular riding or ridings of a county for purpose? for which a subsidy would be payable if the rate were levied over an entire county. That the payment for valuation rolls by local authorities would be spread over three years. That it j would be wrong to have two systems of valuation existing, that of the Government Valuation Department and that of local authorities. That one meat exporting com pany m the colony had asked the Govern ment to appoint a veterinary Burgeon to inspect the meat exported by the company, but the matter would be dealt with m the Slaughtering and Inspection Bill, and if that measure failed to pass the application would receive very careful consideration, That the Department koew of no complaint with reference to men employed on co-operative works on the Manukau-Oxford-Rotorua road. That 7900 copies of the map of the Hororata estate had been circulated with ffansanf, and there would probably be a second edition. That it was questionable whether it would be wise for the Govern meat to insist on work done by local bodies and eubddieed by the Government being done under the cooperative system. That the encouragement ef ycung persons to pro viso by contributions io their early years for pen&ions when aged would receive care ful consideration by the Government, 'that the question of giving Collectors of Cu3toim power to dutaiu any cargo found to be m a heated c- n Htion would be considered by the Oibinet. 1 he Houae adjourned at 5 30 rm. The House resumed at 7 30 pm. FIRST BKADING. The Companies Winding-up Bill was received from the Council aud read a first time. AMENDMENTS AGREED TQ. The amendments made by the Council m the Ineoriates Institutions Bill were agreed to. THE POLICE COMMISSION. Mr Taylor drew attention to the fact that the index to the raporfc of the Police Com mission waß incomplete, and that m the case of one return it had been printed m a different form to that m which it was pre sented to the Commission. 'I he Premier intimated that he would look into the matter, COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The House went into Committee of Supply on the General Estimates. Cia?s I— Houae of Representatives, salaries and other charges, £3740. Captain Russell asked the Premier when he intended giving the Bouse an opportunity of discussing the question of the appointment of officers of the House. The Premier said that if fair progress waß made with the business he would be glad to have the matter settled when the House prorogued. l&r Taylor reminded the Premier of Mb promise made last session to give an oppor tunity to deal with the matter, and requested him to fulfil his promise. The Premier said that members had been m such haßte to leave for their homes to wards the close of last cession that any resolution on the subject, if it had been brought down, would not have received the consideration necessary. The only chance possible was for the Speaker to recommend to Ministers the appointments to be made, and on these nominations the Government of the day would make the appointments. No resolution that could be passed could take away the constitutional responsibility from Ministers. He did not think it vas right that an irresponsible officer, so far as the Crown waa concerned, should have the control of the expenditure of moneys of the Crown. After further debate Mr Moore moved that the vote be reduced by £1 as an indica tion that the officers of the House should be nominated by the Speaker* After discussion Mr Moore withdrew the motion, on the understanding that an oppor tunity would be given to discuss the master before the Supplementary Estimates were brought down. The vote was agreed to. General expenses, £11,545. ! Considerable discussion ensued on the library officials.

Mr Wason moved that the item "assistant librarian, £250," be reduced by £1. In the disoussion which ensued the opinion wag expressed by several members that the gentlemau holding this position should be appointed librarian. The Premier in'imated that next session an item providing for a librarian would ap. pear on the Estimates when the whole ques tion could be gone into. The motion was withdrawn. Mr Carson, as an indication that Hansavd should be abolished, moved that the chief reporter's salary, £400, be ttruok out. Negatived by 48 to 6. Mr Taylor moved that the item, " Ifan j«/tf supervisor, £125," be reduced by £25, as he considered that officer was well paid prior to receiving an increase of £25. He

pointed out that the aggregation ot these increases would result m a cry for retrench ment. After discussion, the motion wao nega tived by 40 to 13. Mr Buchanan moved that the item " assistant night watchman " be reduced by £1, as he disapproved ot the Premier having made the appointment. After a Ehorfc disousaioa the motion was negatived. As an indication that the cost of printing Flansqrd is excessive, Mr Massey moved that the amount for that service, £3500, be reduced by £SCO. After a short disouasioa the motion was negatived by 31 to 14. The whole class was then agreed to. Claas 2— Colonial Secretary's Department. The Electoral Department Vote was dis cussed at some length, but the vote was passed unaltered. At 2.40 Mr Herriea moved to repojfc pro*

Afcer a diEcassioa m the comse' of which Mr beddon promised to have details of con tiofijencies printed and m the bands of members , at 310 the motion was negatived by Ao to 16 A lengthy discusaion ensued on the vote Miscellaneous services, £18,753. with respect to the item contingencies £90CO, details of winch were read by the Minister m charge. ?i£ fl J *V f the BaJary Of that he intended to ask the House to pay Mr Mob*, the late resident, his salary to "the end of the present year. On the motion of Mr George Hutchison, the item compilation of the early history of mv , Dy< filso « was reduced by £75 lhe class was agreed to and progress was reported. The House rose at 4 45 a.m.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Hamjtstead.

Lawne was voted to the chair. master's bepobt. ♦« k «A° r f'^ the nui "ber on the roll to be 366, and the average attendance 302. The attendance, considering the fine weather, was thought to be altogether dis proportionate to the roll number, tnd it was resolved to serve notices on the parents of t^aTten C d°a n ncr lly *** ™ f ™

PRIZES. begiven7 eSOlVed thatßewiD S P"™ should rpu o i BUILDINGS. fh« ftnLTf I' 7 WM inßfcru °fced to apply. to the Board to have v room partitioned off for the master's use aa an office, and to have the plaster repaired and distempered. „ r VISITING OOMMITTRB. Messrs Lawrie and Moßae were appointed a Visaing Committee, and ordered to procure some spring blinds. inspbctor's bepobt. The Inspector's report, m view of the wee°ks D r a ior ag to b th n Cl ° Bed f ° F ab °" fc fi ™ weeks prior to the examination, wa B of a general character and highly BatiafaPfnriT the percentage of passes reacging 76. *' ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £5 17 a 6d worn passed, and the meeting closed. "

CRICKET.

' — » . — The annual general meeting of the AsM burton Cricket Club was held last evening. Ihe president of the Club, Mr C. W Pur Sin?* 8 iD t ? 6 ° h u ir aad thwe w « * good attendance of members. The financial and general report was read immediately paying their outstanding Bhafes towards entertaining of visiting teams, and hereby enabling the treasurer to liquidate the tradesmen's accounts. The report showed that though the neaaon ended with a defacienoy, it was on the whole fairly favour able as the Club had paid £30 aa rent to tha Domain Board, £10 of which was back rent, and several old liabilities were liquidated! In addition to there the prcfita from the annual concert— owing to counter attraction on the concert night— were £14 less than the previous year. The outgoing committee strongly urged their aucceasors to take stringent steps to collect all outstanding subscriptions and luncheon fee 8 , and to formulate some scheme of collecting the same, aa well aa drag fares, at the time of playing Jhe outgoing committee also re. portod that they had considerable difficulty m getting teama together towards the end of the season, thereby epoiliog the good chance Ihe Olub had of winniog the Association Cup given by Mr Hardy of Rakaia. Mr G. Andrews had won the bat given by Me J. Jamieson for the besfc batting average m cup matohea. Mr Hanmer, a vice-president of the Club, saia, aa one of the Domain Board, he would support the Cricket Club on that board, and do his best towards getting the rent reduced. t u T lVr [^wing wef e elected members of the Club-Messrs L Nicoll, C Seymour, S Purchase, C Campbell, Graham Roberts, A Mcbherry, W Edge, and W Palmer. The election of officers resulted as under : — Preeident-Mr C W Purnell ; Vice- Presidents— Messrs GAM Buckley, E W H&nmer, D Thomas, F Wilding, F Main waring, and F Ferriman ; Captain — Mr Denshire was eleceed, and Feveral of the members spoke on the oaptaincy of the Club, pointing out the importance of the position, and how the Ashburton Club had suffered m the past from the want of a good oaptain. Generally it waa the feeling of the meeting that m Mr Denshire the Club would have a captain whose experience m the game waa what the Club really wanted, and with such a man at the head of affairs, cricket would take a turn for the better m Aahbur ton. Vice Oaptain— Mr G Cromie ; Hon. Secretary-Mr H C Percy j Hon. Treasurer --Mr X Hart. General Committee— Mesura Cathbertson, G Andrews, Priest), Morrissey, Baigent, Friedlander, Hammond. A letter waa read from the Rakaia Club, proposing to form an Association, consisting of the following Clubs— Rakaia, Methven, Dunsandel, and Ashburton— and to subscribe a fnnd from the Clubs mentioned, to buy a trophy to be cimpeted for.— lt waa decided to co-operate with the Rakaia Club m form ing the Association, A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded a very satisfactory meeting. The annual general meeting of the Methven Cricket Club waa held on Saturday last. Ihe report for the past season was unanl moualy adopted, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: -Patron —Mr J C Wason, M H R ; President-Mr U !• Murray -Aynsley ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs H G Baker, A Orr, R Millar, J Baker, J Batty, H McLean, P McLean, and 1 J Milton ; Captain— Mr C P Murray- Aynsley; Ron Secretary and Treasurer— Mr F riliey; Committee-Messrs Blair, Dobbs, AhngtoD, and CraDaald ; Hon Care taker—Mr T Grainger. Mr Dart waa accorded a hearty vote of thanks for hia services as secretary during the last two seasons, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

The Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club.

Treasure upon our space prevented us from making special reference m our reporb of the annual meeting of the above Club of the report and balmce sheet read at the meeting. The following information ex tracted from theße documents will interest! many of our athletic and cycling readers :— The report makes special reference to the sad death of its late secretary, Mr Frank Henry, and acknowledges his services to the Club. The annual concert left a profit of £4 19^. The Club's acknowledgment of "the liberality of the ladies who presented a handsome trophy forthe road race to Winch more is recorded, and the names of those who assisted the Olub financially and other wise during the year are mentioned with proper recognition. Reference ia made to the secession of th 6 Pioneer Bicycle Olub from the Cycling Alliance, which haa caused the governing body to shift its headquarters to Wellington. It is considered that this ja a menace to the existence of the Alliance The Committee pi the A.A.C. Club are' however, unanimous that should the Alliance become defunct, the formation of an in dependent Touring Club m Ashburton will meet all requirements. The balance eheet shows that tha Club commenced the last year with a balance of £58 17s 2d, of which sum £23 123 was outstanding. There are 94 membars and 3 junior members, which ia a i very satisfactory record. The sum of £155 10s 6d was disbursed during the year, £72 33 61 being for pr:552S, and the cash balance to commence the new year was £21 17a 9<J,

The Loss of the HollinWood.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Th» tt 11- a Lw * D0 *' Septembers a The H S lDW ood was burned near the Ajpwi. The orew h*v e beeu brought (8

TE AShBU^'IUN GOAB&IAN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1898.



NOTICE. O" AVING DISPOSED of my WATCH- MAKING and JEWELLERY business to Mr J. V. de BEER, I have to request an immediate settlement of ALL ACCOUNTS, 13 I shall be leaviug Ashburton m a few Jays. S. SALEK. Ashburton, September 8, 1898. 9 67 TT AViNG PURCHASED TH^VATCH- MAKING AND JEWELLERY Business of Mb S. Salek, I beg to Bolicit a con- tinuance of the support so liberally accorded him m the past. J. V. de BEER, 9 68 The Electric Engravers Have Arrived. WiE OPENED at) ASHBURTON on FRIDAY, September 9, for ttINE DAYS ONLY, with the following Novel- ties : — Electrical Engraving.-— Your full name beautifully Engcaved oa your Watch, Stick, Umbrella, Match Box, etc., etc., for SIX- PENCE. Your old Watch Chain cased with 22 carat gold by Electricity for ONE SHILLING. Victoria Cement will repair Glaßß, China, Wood, Bone, etc., and resist hot water ; Is bottle mends 200 articles. The South African Sharpening Stone sharpens Knives, Scissors, Scythes, Shears, Axes, etc., like lightning. Call m and get your Pocket Knife sharpened free. Novelties m Electro Plate, otc. Remember the firm — H. & H. Seaton, NiiXT TO F. NOKES, Bootmaker, Eas* Street. 9 65 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUR CH, Ashburtoc. WEDNESDAY-G F.S. (m the School- room), 7-30 pm. Women's Confirma- tion Class (m the Church ) THURSDAY— Men's Confirmation Class, 7 30 pm FRID AY— Slmrt 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. gr.*-^ 1 ...i..-. l ■■■■ ■



NICOLL BROTHERS. Mcoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll,] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF , CATTLE, PIGS & POULTBY, I Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, lln Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entranoe by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stook 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 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 Agenta for Messrs Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Chriatchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrasa, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alayke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Cat rots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharps and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— TheChristchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley 1 * Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFfl, & MARINE INSURANCE RI>KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPr AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Moniee, ranging fiom £303 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application We invile those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. HPHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. -L Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any deecription of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER U8K1). 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., *DISTBICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own accounb can book space at any time^to suit thoir own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 RESERVED FOB » J. V. DE BEER, (Successor to 8. Salbk) WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



Friedlanaer Bros., JLimited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair oo THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898, I And now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDfcR~BROS., Ltd. { R. FRIEDLANDER, ! 995 Auctioneer. ' „- ► I ASHBURTON Horse Parade, SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 1898 TMMEDIATELY after the Annual Parade we shall offer at our Mart en account of Clients SEVERAL STALLIONS. 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MOI HAVING DISPOSED ■>■■.. ■ ■ [° F MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by JAuction, we are prepared 10 Ftreat privately with intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. F O R JS A L E- SEED" BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN : FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd._ BELFAST (MANURES. XXTifi offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at lut prices less the usual discount 6, 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, FOR SALE, IyiOtASSESfjFOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lj,d. VTT£ HAVW FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oatnaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygrass, Colonial Cowgrasa and Red Caover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and | Cocksfoot, Theße 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. NOTICE. ANY STRAY DOGS found trespassing on the Ashburton Racecourse after this date WILL BE SHOT, and I further give notige that POISON has been laid on the said land, now m my occupation. HAY SMITH, Racecourse Rond. September W, 189§, g 107 i



W, H. COLLIER, "THE COX NEE," j IS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS « FOR SPRING. Choice Patterns m PRINTS and DRILLS- WILL W A.BH ' PANDORAvS m every colour. ° NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fancy ZEPHYRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. LATPST DRtfyS FABHIOS GaLATFAS ( IUttBOMS A r T MUSLINS SUIS SHADES JMUsLIN APRONS LACES EMBROIDERIES CHIFFONS GLOVES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HATS. SILKB IN GLAOB, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. Ladieß' up to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. IJA-lINTrY M.I JL.Li:iV IBR, Y.— FuII Stock of Ladies' and Children* SPRING UNDERCLOTHING, all trom the great centres of fashion. All cordially invited to inspeot> our unrivalled Stook before purchasing elsewhere. WEDDING «fe MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH.



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVER. " New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICJES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Best Makerß. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm m Aehburton. 2,000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING LAD 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New BiaßO-.'a Supp'y of FISHING TACKLE, and request an early inspection. LICENSES M\Y BE OBTAINED FROM US. WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and J we will be able to supply Customers without delay. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED per Ton KEROSENE  3s per Case SOAP  per Box TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Side?, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed graiu fed, Try U. CALIFORNIAN BRUITS—J ust Lcn-cf 1 , Puare, Peaches, Apricots, which will be found delicious, ami Cheaper than fresh fruit. A LARGE STOOK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LAN i ING AND IN STOCK: :— ACIDS. ' ALMHSD3, ARROWROOT, BAI.T/-V, ISLUK, BAKING POWDER, liltVLiVi BISCCTTS, OARRA WAT SEEDS, CMKIsLE*. COFF.<:K. CURRIE POWDER, CrßK\>-T- ; , CREAM f TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, COCO\, OAKDJEO PBKL. FXTRACT OP MEAT, FIfJS GOLUKN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, |J- I\S, KEROSENS LIME JUICF, JAM', MAKMALADE, • MATCHES, M U&T \ 71 D, O ATM B A L, RAISIN S, BALTPK'PRF, CRYSTALS, BIOK, tULPHUR, SHKEP TONGUES, BODA, (SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Etc., Etc. JOHN ORR AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTOF.