confusion followed. Women werf thrown into hysterics, and men were frantic. The cfficr rs and crew of onn of the Japanese mail s'earners m tie vicinity rendered magnificent gervico, and largely prevented great loss of life. Thirty Japanese jumped into the sr.i, and the captain of the vessel threw patent fare lights overboard. A party of marines of the warship Katoomba. were also at hand. The result was that all those m the water, with the exception of two—as far as ia at present known—were rescued. The victims were two lads named LoteD and Grant, Five others were taken to the hospital, and are now recovering. A diver made search of the scene this afternoon, but found no irore bodies. The stage was about 30ft long, and connected by a floating pontoon with ths shore. The small area of water into which the children fell reduced the fatalities.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Ptosi Asioolatlan—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wabapuaka Sept. 25, 8.45 *-m, Guardian office 9 38 a.m) The Plague. Oairo, September 24 The plague has reappeared at Alexandria,

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(Received Wakapuaka Sept 25, 9-36 a,m, Gpakdun Office 10.9 a-m) Sensational Affair at St. Kilda. Mblboubnb, September 25 A sensational affair has occurred at St Kilda. Dr Fraser, returning from the city, was met by his wife, from whom he baa been separated for some time. They quarrelled m the street, and the wife drew a revolver and shot her husband m the head. His condi tion is critical. Financial matters and jealousy are the alleged cause of the affair.

THE HOUSE PARADE SALE.

— ; .—t :—_ Mr David Thomae reports upon the annual horse parade salo at the Arcade on Saturday :—The number catalogued for Bale was as usual large, and amongst, them were several horses that were a credit to their owners for the way thay had been oared for. [There was a large attendance of farmers, both local and from a distance, and amongst them were several buyers. It is n very rare thing to dispose of a stallion by auction. Intending buyers like holding off, and to deal privately, thus having a chance to find out* more of what they are buying, but this ■ale proved a surprise to most, as I succeeded m placing four by auction and two privately, besides two good mares for Mr G. Grice—one at £45, and a bay mare at 80 guineas. The total entered for Bale was sixteen, of which I offered eleven, and disposed of cix at the following prices:—Bay stallion Wallace 45 guineas, bay three-year-old colt by Cavalier 55g8, bay three-year-old colt 75gs, Norfolk Lad 21g», bay stallions Commander and Spread Eagle both at aatisfactoiy prices. Privately al»o, Mr J Shearer's grey atallion Craigellachie at 400gs. The usual Saturday horse sale was well attended, and I Gad pood draughts are etill m demand, judging frrm the pr ces they bought. I had a team of fivo mares and gelding? from Mr E Thomis, which averaged over £40. My entry was made up of 23 head, and I cleared all but ore draught and two hacks at, the following prices : —Bay mare, 6yrß, £41 10s } bay geld ing, 7yra, £46 ; bay mare, 4yra, £44 ; brown gelding, £27; bay mare, 6yre, £43; bay gilding, 3yrs, £31; brown gel iog, £30; b*y gelding, *J 15 10-i; bay gelding, 9yrs, £34 10 j bay mare, £24 10*; chestnut hack £11; brown hack, £10 10* ; bay gelding, £36 ; biy gelding, £27 ; trap, £9 ss; harness, £2 17s 6d, £5", £3 10a

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Convicted and Discharged—Two psrioni were brought ap at the Courthouse this morning before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., charged with drunkenness* They were both con victed and discharged. Against one ot them » prohibition order is still current) m the Ashburton Hocusing district. Booth Africa by Limklight.—-The lecture on South Africa, given m Lyttelton on Saturday by Colonel E«tiil, of the Salva tion Army, was delivered to a crowded hall, and the lecture and limelight exhibition hat been equally honored elsewhere. Doubtless it will bo just as popular m dahburton. Golf—The annual golf tournament at Napier was brought to a close on" Saturday afternoon. The gathering was highly successful, splendid weather being experi enced, and large numbers of people attended each day. Mr S. H. Goll&n won the men's championship of 54 holas with 288. His nearest opponent was Wetini with 302 'MiBS Baly won the ladies' championship.— Frees Association telegram. The Afko-Ambrican Minstrels.—On Friday evening the Oddfellows' Hall will be occupied by Mr M, B. Curtis's Afro- American company of minstrels—forty m number—who have been scoring big successes from Auckland to DunediD, and are now on their return joutney north. It was Mr M. B. Ourtia who brought us Dante, the great illusionist, and he is now about to introduce to us perhaps the largest company of any clan of entertainers that has ever occupied %v Ashburton atage. Mr Kitaon, the advance agent, waa m Ashburton to-cUy, making arrangements. The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. Aa a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messhb Craighead k Bebrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight), took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the moat fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the prinoipal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry - MAN invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 1O», made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most aceptioal of their sterling valuea m grjop Smoking," said » Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." The patient stopped. rrhß doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was an long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston dtoes not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been bare nearly eighteen ftftta«

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FINEST ROLLER fLOTO .. .. | 6 * pertenj» 12.3d, 1001bfiii* b .*"K y Tra^ ' STATION TEA, m Cfce^^BßafflkS ffUdU?lh' M bj tht * ARAB, NELSON, MOATE and CO, and GOLDLEAF^Ks m .^ 8 d Fineßt New Currants 0 6 „ New Valencia Raisins per lb 0 6| b refc t h G»«»nd Coffee la 44. Is 64 aftd Finest French Prunes, per lb 010 «• ls 8d lb Good Stewing Prune* „ 0 7 r-ncsfc Cnt I*al Sugar 3id pet lb Fine Sago, 71bs for I 0 p'? g 8u BRrBRr 6d Per lb Finest New Sultanas, per lb 0 74 «il ed Sngßt 5d Per lb Gtod Eleme Raisins, per lb 0 5* oldf« Syrup 2lb 6d, 4lb Is, 71b It Bd. Fine Muscatels, per lb, Bd, le, and lg 4d tf *? ib £ 3d, 281 b6s 6d, S6lb lla 34 Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 upe' l°f Treaeie, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is Id. Flake Tapioca, 71bs at 1 0 n 14]h 3e 3d» 281 b 6b, 561 b lss 9& Tinuru Oatmeal, per 251 b bag 2 6 Jf f8? ! nd Blaokweil's Essences Id bet. Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 omal Essences from 5d bottle Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side rseence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle per lb 07* n V* ", ? ood lld» Mellie'e Food li td Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 08* e"? er 8 f Ood la lid md 3s 6d per kin Sfc Georgia German Saasage, per lb 1 0 Koblnion. s Patent Groats and Barley M Finest «i fined Lard, per tin 0 6 v . Pe^ ™ OookiDg Figs „ 0 7 JNeleoii» Gelatine loz. packet 6d Preserved Gingei* „ 0 8 «" , lBjn8la «s, lea packet 8d Dessicated Cojoanut „ 0 8 rown, s Op"» Flour 3d lb New Dates „ 0 6 ro. wn B Maize Flour 3d lb New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, nlF tM,J*t QaeeQß'*Dd Arrowroot 84 and citron, per lb 0 8 1""?8 Occoa|lblOJ, *ib Is 8d 71b Tins Lemon Peel for 3 9 an, Houtun a Cocoa 3s 3d per lb Edraond'a Baking Powder, 6d and' * **? J° OC<? a, *Ib 4^d' ilb H** M* 1« «W lldperiin Aualebrook's Cocoa Jib 4d,ilb7Jd Sicily Almonds, per lb 14' 00 »J5 *d»nd 6d per cake Jordan Almonds „ 2 4 J? 1 £ maid Milk 7s 3d dcz, 7*d tin Barcelona Nuta „ 0 8 v idf n V»'e Milk 6s 6d dc Sj 64 tin Wainuta .. 0 8 „ r , biscuits. Pea Nuts m 0 6 Fancy Lunch 3*dlb by tin or Uilb ÜbTinsSb Georgia Jams, 4s 6d J g°rxn ", »• » d(zsn, per tin 0 6 "uper Wine 6|d lb by tin, or 5d lb lib Raspberry Jam, 6a 6d doz.. tin 0 6 sn, lll* Wl«e »> „ .-,» 21b Jara Gooseberry Jam, par jar 1 0 S' 011, 1, 8* , lb by tin, or Id lb lib „ Cros?e and Blackwell's Mar- Petpl» B Mixed 4d lb „ O r iU lb mahdo 0 9 Fan-T Mixed s|d lb „ or Id lb I Concemrattd Jellies-Lomon. Rasp- ?; esf5 r 1 t,, 9dlb » or l^d lb berry, Vanilla-pint packets, '-wibaldl 6|d lb „ ot 6d lb 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 6 *nltßn™ .. „ „ Do Vere's Jelly Powders, assorted bnowflakea 4Jd lb „ et U IK~^ flavours, per packet 0 6 JV- v " »' '» Bird Seed—Hemp, Rape, Canary, ibO 3 mger Nuts 5Mb „ or |d lb Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 Jf°;*nu6 ?fd lb „ or Id lb chlmicals. Cracknels Is Id lb „ or Is Ulk Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 13 01 ,. „, _ "" „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 3 *z]h Tins Preserved Fruits, apricots and „ TartaricAcld „ 110 peaches, 8d per tin „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 |Jlb Mount Hamilton pears lOd tlf „ Alnm, powdered „ 0 6 f' neat Sago7lbs, Is „ Btfined Saltpetre „ 0 6 £f a, pI Sago or Tapioca 63bs, Is „ Borax, powderrd „ 0 8 *lake "piooa 71ba, Is „ Sulphur „ 0 6 £ a Pan Rlce 6!bs I*- or 2Ad ib Waging Soda „ 0 1 Gr,°« nd m™Sid ~^ B Split Peas 61ba Is, or 2d Ib ——- Pearl Barley 51bs l^, or 2^d lb Day & Martin's paste Blacking.dc z. 0 4J . Egyptian Lentils 3£d lb Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 H^icofc Beans 34i ib Peerless Glow per bot. 0 6 Mao"°^ and Vermicelli Is lOd box ot Black Licquer, (CasMe Brand) bot. 0 9 »J» „ In tins 0 7 FJaB Er»nd P^kles 9a 6d per doe: or lOd Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 n p/i h°ttU, n , Keen's Oxford Blue, per Ib 010 ° and B Currie Powder 10s per doa or lid Beckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 w bo,f ctl« t! „, 8t George'a Blue, „ 0 8 Mellors Sauce £ pint B|d, pints Is 3d bob. Column's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Lea and f ernn'a Sauce i-pint Is 4d, pint! |'ti tins 10id,ilb tins 6d ■' n no . . c Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 "or Own SauceJ.pint fd, pint 8d 71b tins 6a 9d lomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5* per cwb Anchovy Sauce Is 3i pint bottle „  Salt, 71b bag 81,14' b robacca^WilJhms' Juno sjlb; Nallrod bag,ls3d *V6d lb-; Oetbj 6s 6d lb;Gold.n Gir ger, whole Is 31, ground Is 4d lb _ aßle J 8 Per lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4 lib candles - electric Stearine, or Eclipee Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 2ib J s lOd «fdlb; Paraffioe Wax (plain or fated) Waehdyke „ lib 10 J, 2ib Is 6d lb ©r'l2* 6d box; National Sperm lib Tin Rabbib In Jelly 7d, 21b,(101 and Is W box 7*d lb; Bedroom Candles* PRFSffiKVBD fish. self-fittmg, 12 In box, 10d j Prloe Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat od, Cutting T* ni?g! °? ndles Band 10»1Od P»°ki* 10J, Crcktaillld— per tin Matches—PJaids 4s per gross, 4£d dot Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin 10U0 Vestas, Bell's, 4s Wd dm, BA Small, 4d and 4*4, large 7d and ; H 00 Vestas, German, 3* lOd 7|d dcz-4d hox 5 250 Vestas, Beli's, la 6d Sardines, m tomato sauce, 4id per tin dcz- 2d box ; Safety's, B and M» 8d Morton's Fre ß h Herrings, flit 7d, kip- packet small 3d packet pered lOd, Herrings m tomato sauce starch, Colman s, 5 b pkt 6|d Ib 101 per tin » LHyi per lib box 5d Red Herring 9at Is, or 100 fish 10a 8d ®°™x, ®tteh,a*eh, Gi ßze« !» doz ; l|d packet St*r Brand Mullet 7d per tin Peara Fuller s Karth and Violet Powder, Preserved Bloaters lOd per tia _ 8d bo* , f . Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2a 3d do* Vaseline 5d and 9d jir, lib tins le 9d c! c 68^ 63 ' 9\Tu b6ttle Pore Glyc«l«ie 6d and 9d bottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per bottfe Washing Soap- Silkstone lOd bar or 10a Hudsor/s Extract of Soap 9 packers li nAdb^ i a iaoa v ,a St-J^ob's Oil 2a 9d, Pain ailer la4d MoLeod'a almond scented 9d bar. 10s j Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and la lOd •nM^° X, , an. * n . , n jSelgel'a Syrup Is 9d and 3sbottle Rawhng's almond scented, 9d bar, 9s Pills—Holloway's and Ceckle's Is 4d bos _ lld bf x fi .. „ . . Beecham's and Selgel's Is 6d box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts (td 4os Bond's Olfeanser, 6d bar, 63 3d box Eno's Fruit Salts 3s 3d bottle Barilla Ash 9d bar Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4£d bar Hood's and Ayer's SateaDarllh 4a M Imk Lifebuoy (Catholic), la 4d box, 6d W Cundy's Fluidlls bK2SSm«£i?* Toilet Soap-Pear's aaeorted tablets, 4ln Barry's Tricopherus Is M bottC box. Is box - Blue Derwenfc Potatoes 2« lid saefc Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5■ 6d Brao 3a 31 sack doz O caver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each} • SUNDRIES. Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets w , w ... _ . „.. for la Fowl NetUng colls 8s d { l«oydj Glycerine Soap, ilb bars 4d, lib bars 8d T i« c ,^ Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. nf 6^ !v 5"gal Drom 14s W Hops, loose. Is 44, and Is 6d lb pressed S stor S'W*" gaitto 13b M Bovril Is 91 and 3s bottle P ghe6P 08) *%*• 26i Lieblg's Extract Meat Is 9d per jir w «? L 13,? ba 1b Washboards, wood, 114, zinc Is 2d Nails 3d Ib, 51bs la American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, U 9J, Boss Lanteras Is 3d each la lid Full Illustrated Price List, containing. 29 pages, free on application 1 Terms : Prompt VMQuib, witli tie Orders. No charge for packing cases, and all orders deliverad free at railway atat on and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS.,



I SELL GROCERIES AT B E DROCR PRI CE S irort SPOT CASH. ROJjLEE FLOUR — 13s Per Sack. JOHN T. COOCH, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SPRING. SPRING. SPRING. SUMMER - SUMMER - SUMMER TFIHE Undersigned have ja«fc opened up their firat consignment of New Season Di apery, CONSISUINO Of MYSORE & STRIPED ZEPHYRS, TABLINGS, CAMBRICS, WOOL SHAWLS, MUSLINS, LADIES' BAILOR HATS, MERSILEENS, MEN'S TENNIS SHIRT 3, NUN'S VEILING, , lOOTS * SHOES, GLOV3S, fcTRAW HATS, HOSIERY, 3IE3* PRINTS. L&diflt' and Children's 3 and 4 Bar SHOES m Tan and Black, with a great many other lines too numerous to pcriiculariße. EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. ~ (x) GEANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.' MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Oar aim it to give you the best talve for little money. HONESTY is our Policy. We will not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you erery Satisfaction. One i Trial it all we Mk-»Our Goods Sell themselves «" n«™a««»- j # MELLOE, TANORED BTFEET, ASHBUBT! DP A MASTERPIECE" Established 1880 Telephone 69 SKILLED WORKMANSHIP -JL o^/CX , Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket), RA~K""RFt. "RTIOS Patent Head Tube, Butted Tubing through- JJL£* XViJAIJ AJXUV/0., out« BURNISHING TrNDERTAKBRS OATTT.R T.OWRV Ar f!O C URNISHING UNDERTAKERS UAlHib, -LUWISX & OU., DIRECT Importers of Best and L»t« 8 BURNETT STREET. Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS _ _ — FUNERALS condaoted with the MISS CARSON. greatest care and satisfaction, at most " reasonable charges. riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, n , w ZlZl>t h^a »«j n.=« lWak§nwiaoadE»B6, 193 F»otorf, v-.



K. W, HANMER. PRtLIVJINARV ADVERTISEMENT. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 CLEARINQ SALE OF FURNITURE. MR.E. W. HANMER has rroetved instructions from Robert Murray, iisq., m cone;q-ienoa of his leaving the district for the Nortli Itland, to Sell by Public Auction at his residence, Alkntoo,— THE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS B. W. HANMER. 9 222 JR BLAND, :Lfr° Auctioneer ODDFELLOW'S HALE TUESDAY NEXT, SEPT. 26. /COLONEL ESTILL will give bis Famous KJ Lecture on South Africa and The Transvaal, illustrated by 100 Limelight Yiewa. Front Beats Is, back seats 6d. Tickets at H. M. Jones, Stationer. 9 228 WOOD CARVING. MRS CURTIS will resume WOOD CARVING, Chip, insiza and Relief, also Leather Work, m the Arcade Chambers on (THURSDAY Attemoone, at 3 o'clock. 9 241 INSTfiUOTIOISS FOR WORKING, ADJUSTING * SHAKPENING FOLLOWS & BATE'S NEW PATENT "RUNAWAY"- JLawn Mower, NOTICE. S3u Thfß Machine is despatched from the Manufactory m perfect working order, and requires no alteration whatever on reaching the hands of the tuer. If broken or damaged m transit, the purchaser is strongly recommended not to gire it to inexperienced pers' ns (o repair, but to return it at once to the makers. Before commencing to cut, see that the machine i 8 cltan, then oil all the bearings m the holes provided with the best Sperm or Olive OH, at the sat»e time patting a little on the edge of the cotters and bottom blade, and secure the handle firmly m the socket. Do not use inferior or thick gummy oil as it will clog the bearings and prevent the machine from running easily. Sweep the lawn before using the machine, removing all at nes, worm heaps and rubbish, which will blunt the knives. Walk wi ha quick step m working the machine. How to Cut the Grass and Lewe it £ to 1 Inch Long —The height of cut v varied by raising or lowering the wooden roller m the slides, and m altering care must be taken to do so equally at each end, and to tighten up the nuta on bolts afterward?. [f the ground is soft and spongy the back roller must be lowered a little to prevent the machine from cutting too closely. How to Cut the Edges or Borders op Gravel Walks,-—Lower the back roller as far as possible, and run one wheel on the grass and the other on tbe walk, taking only 5 or 6 Inches of grass. How to Mow a Bank.—Stand at the top and work the machine down the Incline, or stand at the bottom and work the machine diagnally along the bank, bub not m a direct line from bottom to top. How to Colle«t the Grass.—-Slide the curved iron name plate between the two grooves, and secure ib firmly by tightening the thumb screws ; then drop the Grass Collecting Box into the recess provided. How to Scatter this r Cot Grass Evenly on the Lawn is Hot Weather, to Protect the Sod From Being Scorched by the Sun's Rays.—Use the machine without the Grasa Collecting Box and the curved iren name plate. In this order the machine cuts long grass without clogging, and will be found useful for undulating ground ; also close up to trees, clearing the grass well away from the bottom of the trunks. In moving the machine about from place to place, turn the handle over, so as to raise tbe cylinder from the ground, and then push it forwardj the cylinder will then .cease to rotate: It can be taken m this convenient manner on the roughest road, without doing it the slightest Injury. How to Sharpen and Adjust the Knives.—First by means of the box spanner, bring the cylinder and bottom blade m contact, then remove both of the driving wheels and the pinions, taking care not to lose the ratchets ; reverse the direction of the cylinder by placing the lef b hand pinion on the right hand side ; refix the driving wheel n this side and screw the small handle into it. Mix some corn emery and oil together m a saucer and put a little on a slip of leather about two inches wide ; draw the handle of the machine to the ground and kneel upon It, turn the cylinder backwards by means of the email handle m the driving wheel, applying the emery at the same time to the edges of the cutters, and continue until the cylinder revolves easily. After sharpening, clean the machine thoroughly and replace the driving wheels, pinions, and ratchets, In their original positions, the cylinder should then cub thin writing paper when tested, revolve with freedom, and not requite sharpening again for a year. FOLLOWS & BATE, LTD., Patentees and Manufactures, Gorton, Manchester. The above is one of the Best English Lawn Mowers, and are for sale by F. FEBEIMAN. I



J Stud Notices (T^O Stand m Aehburcon and Travel surrounding Districts, the well ■ known Trotting Stallion PIiINCE IMPERIAL, Jij? Himbeltonian Ball Boy—Princess. Terms, 4 guineas ; groomage fee si, For further particulars apply to •X. MoDONNELL, 25 AshburtoPi npO Stand Thh Season At Ashbcrton LINKSHOT, By Chafnshofc—dam La Diva; by Ban* dora, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, Groom m Charge, Mr Cookson's Stables. 8 280 npo STAJiD THE SEASON AT LONG BE AOII. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imn, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmea's Crown Prince HARVESTER, Buy Horse, 4yre, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Blosh, by Lord Beaconsfield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldatream, Hinds, Willowby, EifMton, and Longbeacn. COKQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Haniock imp, For terms, apply to the Garner, or man m charge. JON GRIGG, *..*" m< Longbeach Dear Boy,— VOJ great baby! Are you bill mad about the tiff we had the other night Djn'fc keep a grudge over a little thing like that. I haven't seen him eiDce,and next time Ido I'll be very cool to him. Will that do ? Come over and see me soon ; my new wheel has arrived It's a beauty. I told you I was going to get a STERLING, and I have. The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I a-m. Not a word against it, and all the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an ironclad and so dainty m appearance. It is a darling. Just call on the agents and they will tell you all about the chain and bearings and things better than I can. But Ido hope you'll get one. I'm sure I'll like your looks best on a STERLING, Tours lovingly,— Nellie, MRS R. J: HUGHES, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m accouche ment cases at her residence, Triangle, Ashburton. Every care and attention given. 8 Prize Poultry. SITTINGS of Eggs of the following breeds now ready : —Lacgshans, Dork ings, Orpingtons, Houdans, Partridge Cochins, Andalusians, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs. Best pens 15s to 21s per sitt ing, others 7s 6d to 10s. PELHAM YARDS, Peter Street, Ashburton. npHB Poultry ladustry.—Farmers and others intending to breed poultry for export should lose no time m getting supplied with suitable birde' eggs of all the best kinds for crossing obtainable, at PELHAM POULTRY YARDS, Peter Street, Ashburton. t. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FUR ~S~A L E. Sections Nos 17 and 18, each \ acre, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and only a short distance from the Railway Station Any reasonable offer will be accepted _ T. BULLOCK. DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, NIOELY situated, adjoining the Presby terian Manse, and just beyond the East Belt, fronting continuation of Moore Street. 2 ACRES, C\ ROODS, Q Q PERCHES, U oo Together with Commodious Dwelling House of eight rooms, front portion recently erected and substantially built, Price required ; on very easy terms of payment, viz:— Small Cash Deposit, and balance by instalments extend ing over a number of years. For full par ticulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SaYeT 2 ACRES, g Together with almost new Cottage of 3 rooms and porch, situated ab the corner of Willow Street, Trevorton. Prioa required—£l34s, on very easy terms of payment* Inspection Invited. CD. BULLOCK.



DEATH. Bincn —On September 23, 1899, at hhlate residency Walt ham Hotel, Hydenham, Ihom/.S. the dearly b-'tcvad husbmd of Emma Birch ; aged 44 years, Deeply regretted. ; frri»M Him nm i iiri j WANTED— A gond general Servant. Apply Mrs Hcgo Fkikdlandeb. | Fl * 9 2.38 WANTKD to Let—Two Rooms, with fire-plaoe, oven, and garden. Apply Wail Office. 9 241 , TTTANTKS to SeTf-Sco-ind hand VV Waggonette and Spring Dray. (New ) , P. & H. Stehl. A GENERAL Meeting of the Albion Tennis Club will be held m the Templar Hall To-uiotow Evening (Tue» ---! day) at 7.30 p.m. Business importaut. 9 245 W" ANTED Knowu^That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat branda fend makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. beibg the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ab once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street,-Ash burton, THE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount Mellicfc, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Luce Work now m stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butteifly, and Berlin Wool?. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Arasene, Peeham, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cotton?, and all the etcs. necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alcork's. HOW 18 IT the; alcorn's can sell so cheap? Easy, when you know that their rent v leas than one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you wanf. a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or B >ots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcobn's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well aa cheap. T £ NDEK^ fTIENDERS are invited for building a five- JL roomed House at Netherby for Mr R. ! Tuxty, Ptans and Specifications may be seen at this office. Tenders to be addressed to MrTutty, and left at this office not later than 4 o'o'ook on SATURDAY NKXT, September 30. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 247 rpENDERS are invited up till 4 o'olock on JL MONDAY, October 2, for building an addition to the residence of Messrs Mawßon Bros., at Westerfield, Plane, etc., may be seen at my office, Arcide Chamberß, Ashbur ton. The lowest tender not) necessarily accepted. 9 246 A. AGER, Architect-. ASHBURTON MUSIOAL~UNION MEMBERS are requested to bring their copies of "The Messiah" to the practice on TUESDAY, Z6oh insb. J.B. WARD, 9 243 Hon, Sec. Fnedlan.der joros. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd R. FRIEDLANDER, 162 Auctioneer. WE have for Private Sale sovjral first) class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Atso,— Some well bred TROT J ING STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VTTE HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED., < ©00 ACRE FARM AT METHVEN WE have for Private Sale a splendid Grazing and Cropping Farm, olos to Methven, on which there are the follow ing improvements :—Six roomed House, stall Stable and Barn, The property is securely fenced and sub-divided into eight paddocks, with plenty of water. We invite applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., L*j>, Land and Estate Agent FOR PRIVATE~SALB WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING 4; CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting of— j Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by' Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Horneby and ! Sob, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffcutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, In first class order FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ' MAN ORES. MANURES. WE ARE m a position to Supply the Celebrated I MANURES j Of the BELFAST and FAIR FIELD Freez ing Works ab the lame price at our Stores as if taken delivery of at the Fairfield Works. 2s 6d per Ton allowed if the quontiby purchased exceeds 5 Tons. A reduction of 5 ptr cent: will be made bo regular Freezing Clients We have also m stock, and will be pleased to supply ab lowest markeb rates : ODAMS' SUPERPHOSPHATE. 37 per cent soluble, PURE BONEDUST. > 48 per cent Phosphate and 42 2 per cent Ammonia, AND ! STANDARD PHOSPHATE, * (Star brand) Efual to 44 per cenf®one Phosphate of lime KAINIT (Potash Manure). 13.24 per cenb Pure Potash, equal to 24.57 per cent Sulphate of Potash. THIS MANUEE Is free from sulphuric acid Sweetens and greatly improves the land Prefects and remedies finger and toe disease Produces enormous crops of rape and turnip Is suitable for all soils and all crops Is lasting m its effects, and brings to the farmer the sure promise of better times FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm