CABLE NEWS.

United Proßs Association—By Eleotrio Talegrapb—Copyright London, August 25 Mr Louis Becke, the Australian novelist, urges tho London Missionary Society to sue Cardinal Moran for libel On the Sim an missionaries, Mr Bscke contrasts Cardinal Moran's reckless tongae with the attitude and manners of the late Aichbishop Vaughan, bis predecessor at The Seamens Unions are preparing to strise in consequence of the ship- j owners having ignored their proposal j for a conference to dad with their grievances. Mr J. Gk Ward has paid the English creditors of the Farmers' Association In fall. They have presented Mrs Ward with a landau and service of plale as iTimrk of their appreciation of her husband's action. Ottawa, August 25 The Manfcoban crop* are the heaviest for years. The wheat yield ia estinaa ted at thirty-four million bushels,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Annotation—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, August 25 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. SECOND BEADING The Wellington Klectrio Lighting Act Amendment Bill was read a second lime. MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE REFOKM EXTENSION BILL. The Municipal Franchise Reform Exten sion Bill was read ft first time and the second reading postponed till the evening sitting. The t'ounoil adjourned at. 5 30. The Council resumed at 7 30 Th» Municipal Franchise Reform Exten sion Bill was put through all its stages, on the Minister for Education giving an aißuranoe that Government would bring down another measure later on, which would limit the operation of the Bill to the Muni cipal elections now pending. The Council rose at 7 40

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 25 The House met at 2 30. KEW ZEALAND CONSOLS A Bill to amend the New Zaaland CoDeo'b Act was introduced by Governor's meeiftge and re&ci a first time. THE PBICB OF COAL A Select Committee was appointed to inquire into and report upon the price of coal in the various centres in the colony. QUBSTIONS Replying to questions Ministers said there | was no immediate necessity for appointing a poultry expert for the South Island; that Australian fruit could be imported into Nev Zealand on a certificate that it had been fumigated, but that precautions would be fakes to adopt other protective meaos if that precaution were found to be insufficient; ; that the evidence on the Mahanga Bay explosion bad been sent Home for th« opinion of experts, and that until the report came to hand Government would not decide whether or not they would hold a depart mental eDquiry ; that enquiries were being made as to establishing a direct trade with South Africa ; that tho Technical Education Bill would be introduced this session ; that 80 out of 202 cases arising out of the Rakaia railway accident had been dealt with, at a cost of £11,4C0. TECHNICAL EDUCATION Mr Pirani moved the adjournment of the Hmae to reply to the remarks by the Premier with respect to technical education. The Premier's reply was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournmt-nt'. The House met at 7 30 p m LOCAL GOVERNMENT VOTING EEFOEM BILL Hon. Mr Carroll moved the second reading of the Local Government Voting Reform Bill, the principle of which was that any pro posal submitted to the ratepayers for con sideration shall be deemed to be carried ii the number of votes in favor of ib exceeds the number of votes against it. Captain Russell opposed the Bill on the ground that it pr< posed that those who were primarily responsible for the repayment of loans had no more say in incurring the deb than temporary irresponsible residents. Messrs Brown, Moore, Bollard, Fraser, Hogg, Giifedder, Mills, Field, Graham, Meredith, Buchanan, Fisher, R. McKer ze, Wilson, Sligo, Mac Lean, Taylor, J. Hutche ion, Pirani, Flat man, O'Regan, Rawlinß, O'Meara, R Thompson, Massey, Stevens, Lethbridge, and Monk spoke. The second reading was then carried or. the voices. Ihe House roea at 12.20 a.m.

THE ASHBUBION GtJABDIAN SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1899

Printed and published by Henry Wnxrs, o Peter Street, Ashimrfcon, for the Proprier tors, at their Printing Office, Burne t Street, ABhburtoo, SATURDAY, August 26, 189 i



vSHBURTGN PBRMASEST BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 'TIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4|Jper cent, ull particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Office: Tancred Street Bicycle Harvest. CiANDELLS & SON, ENOINEEBS;.& BICYCLE MAKERS BORISETT STREET, Next the Clot. rjpO tho Farmers and General ".Public" "! A. Afehburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest in Bicycles, h&vir just landed a big consignment of first-claae jiggers at £14 10s. We are the oldeßt bicycle firm in Ashburton and intend ;to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit-. worth, Wavedeys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. AH work guarai tee - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING. fjIHAT You oan SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots irom nibrtuLA^ & ribßrUtiU? MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTi AND SHOES East Street, Ashburton. BOOTiS & bHOEB Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill'and Judgment being exercised as to , Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFO D, L%te McDonald & MoDiatimid. CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUKT BOMBRS COAL, OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal ia tho Best and Cheapest S^eara \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T. PAEK, M O&U 4 N W SOME R|S. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. mHOSE about to BUILD will do well X pay a visit to my Office in the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS ' in Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen. My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years in London enables , me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT Etc. 6 LADIES' RINOS ■ KNOT RtNOS. J Goltl Watchet I Sihef Watches QOLO /Irvd S!LVt,R CHAINS Brooches, &c. FOR SALE, very Cheap—Good second hand Safety Bicycle, ia first-class order,—Apply this office.



KICOLL BROS. ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR GARDEN USE MAY be obtained in Cwb. and half Cwt Bags from NIOCLL BROS., District Agents NEW SEASON'S SESDS. RAPE, Ciovers, Ryegraas, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc , at lowest market prices, NICOLL BROF., East Street FREEZERS. FREEZERS. IiIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by con> municating with us. jNICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 \\T E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEI RATES. mcoliTbros., East Street, Ashburton. mHE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO JL Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW ZISAHiAND CLOTHING FACTORY, Special Value, 27s 6d, £§ m "MEN'S SAO SUITS," <3» made from tr 1 : <j Famous Mosgiel Tweeds- {> tA, < > : j 27s 6d—Latest Patterns. g Perfect Fitting—27s 6d. PM 27s 6d— 27s 6d—27s 6d. §, New Zealand CLOTHING FA'CTHRY. ASHBURTON. — STOP AND LOOK — WHO IS THE BEST SIGN WRITER PAINTER, AND GENERAL DECORATOR ? WHY, EVERYONE OUGHT TO KNOW. J. L."~HIGGS Does the Work Himself. — — No Work Entrusted to Boys. THE CHEAPEST PLACE FOR PAINTS & PAPERHANGINUS. J* L. HIGrGrS, TANORED STREET, T. H. Undrili- j [c. undbiil T H UNDBILL AM) CO, XHURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JL 1 URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care cf Mr T. Andrewo, Eaat Belt, 3



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNEB," A RE NOW SHOWING THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF LINEOLUMS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND CARPETS, QUITE NEW PATTERNS, & IN ALL WIDTHS. ALSO,— WHITE & CREAM LACE CURTAINS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, RUGS, TOWELS, and all other Household Drapery AT PRICES WHICH CANNOT BE IOUCHKI), dressmakincTa specialty MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. NORTHCOTE *&IIEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, " THE CORNER." TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES, /^vUß^Suoceai with these GOWNS last Season givea us Coifidence in^Reques ing the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a^CoMP&EHKNgnri! Stock of COATINGS, Buitable for thia.purpoßO and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALS — A BALES CARPET SAMPLES $\ tf) BALES GOAF SKIN RUGS O MITCHELL & TURNER. HARDLEY BROS. ARE Offering Special Inducements to thoso in want of IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, BNAMELWARE, Etc. Note our Price* :— Galvanized Buckets, now Is 4d Extra Strong Baths from 3s ; Tin Bucketß, Is lid ; Travelling Tin Trunks from 7a 6d ; Keystone Brand 26in Hand Saws, 2s 9d ench ; Strong and Durable Door Locke, 2s ; Alexander's Patent Spirit Stoves reduced to 10a 6d ; Hat and Coat Hooks, 2s 6d per dozen. ~:x: GUNS AT KKUUCED RATES, SingleJßerrel Breech Loading, 55s ; Double Barrel Breech Loading, 70s, Pea Riflee, 12s6d ENAMEL GOODS AJLiSO REDUCED. Saucepans, Bd, 9d, le, Is 3d ; Fnamei Basins, Is 6d ; Enamel Tea Cans, Is 6d ; Pie Dishes, 9d, Is, la 3d. Special Low Prices given for all kiods of Pump Work. H A R D TuE'T~ B R 0 S., PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, Em BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST ■OOR 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 JOTUED]L.AIVDI2f£ BROS,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE BJ.Z.. »\AJR,MER» CO-UPERATIVE A SHOOIATIOI^O^OAISTJfiraBUHnr, limited., oa Al-.J3EJRT ROBERTS, AGKSNT, ift.shl>urtoii. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 3 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. -TIMBER TIMBER — TIMBER IT^E have now Landing ex "GISBGRNE," «ZIOR S " and|" ROSA MOND," large jStooks of SEASONED WHITE AND RED TINE, ALSO- Kauri Timber and JLaths. THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COUNTY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. C Shag Point Ooal Company AnwiCTH van J Wertporb Coal Ckimpany aUiiiNlM jjUK -< R O y a i Ineuranoe Company \ Springfield Pottery Company Telephone-14 & 15 P.O. 80x—35,



REMOVAL NOTICE. T"\UBING Buildinff'Operations JU ' I have EEMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A. R. J.7HJY, BADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ~DRINkT~ DELICIOUS^ T>ERFEOT IN QUALITY FLAVO! JL AND BLEND. Paoked in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOESBI i ~IiISS~CAiBON7" rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, _I_ For terms, etc., apply ab Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Eoad East. jg3 THE ART OF SINGING. MRS HERBERT STEEL TIEAOHER OF SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION. Addre ßß -H»Tdook Street West. Terras, &0., oc application, 5 175



- 24,000 — COOKING lilllOll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY i >} ; >|j)L—— g»gS 3ft. i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra NO SETTING IIEQUIKED. With Stove JPipe can be worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Ti .• ■ .£ inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by al! Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker,* H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEUTN. GIGANTIC REALISATION SALE A S the time is now limited, and the quantity of Goods still to diapose^of ia great,' 55* FURTHEK REDUCTIONS Have been made to enable ub to diFpo.ie of the entire stock. Now ia the time for the thrifty Buyer to Secure Great Bargains n HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL DEAPERY. Also we would draw your attention to our Splendid Stock of MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Which mußt be Sacrificed, and every Person should avail themselves of this Golden Opportunity of Buying New and Fashionable Goods at LESS THAN W BOLES ALE PRICES. lap* Don't Forget) to Come and Secure some of the Great Bargains Offered. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TABORED STREET.



DELAYS ARE DANGEBOUS ! IS AN OLD PROVERB, SO MESSRS Morrow, Bassett & Go, TXT ANT ALL OWNERS OF McOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS To bring them into their Yard at once, if they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and ao save the rush of i having them done at the last moment. All work done is of the highest quality, to be in keeping with the XIN TG OF HARVESTERS, THIS McCORMICK. M. PRIEST, Manager. PELHAM POULTRY ! YARDS, PETER STREET, Ashbubton. YOUNG COCKERELS FOR SALE aa under: Dorkings, Wyandottes, Langshans, and Orpingtons. These are considered the best breeds for crosaing, and aa the breediog season is just beginning, Farmers should not loße the opportunity, aa the prices are lower than are usually charged for pure bred Poultry, 15 SS First Prizes have been taken this season by birds from the Pelham Yards. There is money ia the Poultry industry. For further particulars apply at the Yards any afternoon between 1 and 3 o'clock, or office of this paper. 11 Ma Conscience." I tell you there's nae plumbago ia McKenzie's Tea, It's fib for a bailie, is Hondai Lanka



• • DUNLOP'S . . Does not attcmp.r to conipe-'^ with infe«-:«r j brands sold at cheaper prices. ~—ll~ J:::Z!~~77 =:^~~'—^Z^jZ ~ : ===^:==:=:= The fact that it has a larger mmmm -"■■»—*r a. m> JL j suiltcls-iii evidence t\M\t its < — ——— ! —' ——:—s —— —nl , . . . ' superb san/King qaaisucs s.&ve i . , TOBACCO . . hit the public taste *». .



CHEAP MONEY! i OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET ___ IN SUMS JF €100 ™ £10,000, Ton COUNTRY, CITY, |a.nd SUBURBAN FEEEHOLD, At "exceptionally low ratea of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND JFULL INFORMATION Apply to the ' DI.STRTOT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. T. BuliocK. " "suburban property, g ACRES, g Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK. _ WINS LOW. TOWN SECTIONS. FOR Sale the following allotments viz,-— Noa. 4, 66, 68, 74, 84, 85, 86, 93, 99, 155, 156, 157, 162 and 173. Offers are invited for ihe whole of those or separately. Possibly some of them wonid do to ercloee for a small paddock. Apply to T. BULLOCK. __ ! ______ _ FOR SALE. 34 AORES 34 Jnatb«-low the railway station, being very suitable for an accommodation pad dock ; could ke divided into thrae allot ments, having a long frontage on the road leading to Lcnsbeach, and being R.S. 23313, well-situated, only about 200 yards from the railway station ; well water, d with county water race, T. BULLOCK, FOR SALK.—MCUKT SOMEB-. 43 AGUES 43 Close to the railway station, being part of K.S. 18512, an early selection. To be sold as a whole or in separate blocks of from 6to IB acres each. Terms ea.-y App'y to i T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 3 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 3 Fronting Alford Forest Road, t Nos. 28, 29, avd 30, each containing about Quarter-'.cre, just below the en trance to the Woollen Factory, on the opposite site of ihe road. To be fold separately or in om» bl'ck. Eaf-y terms For particulars apply to t. bullock polTbale^an improved farm of 265 Acres IN a good district, about seven miles below Methven, and about a mile from the original homestead of the Springfield Estate Healthy sheep country, being R.S. 32613, fanced and divided into convenient Biz d paddocks, well watered with County water races. Cottage and other improvements. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. " f7Tr~ SALE. I Blacksmith^ and Wheelwright's Business | and Freehold Property. Q ACRES, Q Well Situated at Wheatatone, Longbeach District, the property of Mr Henry MoConkkll. mHERE is a Dwelling House of Sis _1_ Rooms, surrounded by Garden, etc. ; a'so Blacksmith's and Wheelwright's Shop, Stable, Traps hed, and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above property and business on liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of Purchasing a small block well situated near Town. Q ACRES 0 At corner of Aliens and Racecourse Roads Allenton. TJIO be sod as a whole or in three building JL allotments of 3 acres each. In the course of tune this should prove a remunera tive investment. Terms and full particulars furoithed on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 2 ACRES, 2 Together with almost new Cottage of 3 rooms and porch, situated at the corner of Willow Street, Trevorton. Price required—£l3s, on very easy terms of payment. Inspection Invited. T. BULLOCK. m oluifx 1? 1 FvAA SPECIAL Sum to lend on oC»At/vJ'v/« mortgage, on approved freehold securty, at lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE OF WALL PAFEBS. ~N the course of a week or two, I am expecting a large shipme.it of beautiful and i artistic Wall Papers, the like of which has never before been seen In Ashburton. In order to make room in my fixtures for the reception of them, I will need to eelJ a fow thousand rolls of my present extensive stock, aud that I have de cided to do at a greatly reduced price. Persons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will ' find ib to their advantage to purchase their wall papers at once, even sup posing it necessitates laying them aside for a month or two. It will pay in the end, johh"wilsoit, Lite Bank ftew|South Wales premises, Burnett Street. Telephone, 65 P,O, Box, W



TREES FOR SALE, IAO 000 PIKUS INS*GNIS 90,000 M4OROOAKPA 100,000 LARCH ir AAA FRUIT TREES IO,UUU (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTAL! ±U,UUU TREKS & SHURBS fT AAA CHOIOE.ROSES ™ j 3AAA WALNUTS AED Bpanibh Chestnuts, AND THE MA jay OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC;, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK.,. SPECIAL, OFFER. AH Fruit Trees and Koees that die ie Planring WILL J>E EEPLAOED by hav jug new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nuraery free of cost. Order early and co secure beat selection. THOMAS~BEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC, ■RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTON, fftlaphooe No 50, V. 0. Box 32,



Wasted a Wifs.—A farmer in Manitobi recently wrote to England, psking for a wife to ba sent out to him. We believe he mean! well, and we hope he met with success ; but good wires are not usually to be obtained id this way. In such a matter a man cannot safely trust to the judgment of another, but muai use his own. In choosing a wife, every man's judgment varies. In other things it is cot no. For instance the judgment of every sensible man is in favor of Holloway'* Pills and Ointment for the cure of liver com plaints, disordered stomach, shattered serves, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, acalde, burae, and all skin diseases. CLABKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cars Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free frou Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mi laud Counties Drug Company, Linen!u Engl&n