AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

Trial of Deroalerte.

Orleanist Conspiracies.

V> ited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, September 19 The Senate as a High Court has commenced the tri»l cf M. Deroulede, Hui art and twenty' o'hera for con spiracy. Correspondence seized d'O closed that an allimco existed between the League of Patriots, the Anti- Semites, Nationalists and ftoyaiists, that h year ago the Puke of Orleans authorised M. Andre Buffet, an Orleanist representative, who was arrested on the Belgian frontier, to expend -300,000 francs for the purchase of the support of the Labour Associa tion to foment disorder. Ladies offered large mm» to M. Buffet, who kept the Duke informed of all demonstrations early m the year, urging the Duke to keep near the frontier. Apparently the failure to secare the assistance of the army JieheartenecS the Duke, who telegraphed to M, Buffet at the end of August that there was no present possibility of a revolution, and that it was better to await the end of the Dreyfus case, and the frightful crisis following the exhibition.

CRICKET.

A REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hydnev, September 19 In a cricket match at TenterfJeld a bowler took nine wickets for no runs, He performed the "hat trick" twioe.

MR McLACHLAN'S ALLEGED PLEDGE TO MR McKEAGUE

This morning Mr Gideon Sootfc, junr., who was secretary to Mr John McLachUn's Committee m the election of 1895, handed to a representative of this paper the minute book kept by him of the meetings of the Committee. From it we make the following txtraot, which we publish without comment, *a telling its own story :~ " Minutes of the meeting, Friday 20/11/96. "Mr P. O'Connor Attended as a depu'a'nrn from the Liberal Association, and submitted the following proposition:—That m the •vent of Mr McLachlao being defeated at this election, he (Mb McLachlao) will stand out at the next eleotfon, or at a bye-election for Ashburton m favor of Mr McKeague, if Mr McKeague should retire, " In answer to Mr Buchanan, Mr O'Connor •aid that ia the event of the proposition being favorably received the majority of those supporting Mr McKeague would support Mr MeLsehlan ; he supposed there would be about 600 Votes. "Mr Buohanan moved, and Mr Mcßae leoonded that Mr O'Connor be thanked for his offer. Carried. *' Mr O'Connor then retired. "After some discussion, Mr Mcßae moved and Mr Jamea Reid seconded, that the Committee lay the proposition before Mr McL&ohian, but recommend that he do Hot acoepfj the terms offered. Carried."

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Dreyfus' Pardon Expected To-day.

United Proas Association— By KJeotrie Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, September 19 The Mayor declined to preside at, or grant the free use of the town hall for a meeting of Dreyfua sympathisers. (Received Wakapuaka Sepfc. 20, 8.50 a.m, Guabdian Office 10.40 a.m.) Paris, Sept. 19 Dreyfus' pardon is expocted to-day.

THE LATEST.

Some &&& Foreign

United Pies* Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka September 20, 8.40 a.m., Guardian Office 9.15 a m) Theft of State Secrets Bkelin, September 19 The German army mobilisation plans have been stolen from Wurtzbarg. A deserter employed m the regimental office is suspected.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright!

CReceived Wakapuaka Sept). 20, 9.10 a-m, Guardian office 11.16 ».m) j Sydney, Sept. 20 Mr Lyne at Gcrmanton outlined the Government policy, which includes a eystam of light railways to develop* the country, liberal land laws, an early closing bill, a bill amending the Arbitration and Conciliation Act making the award compuliory, naviga tion, shops and factories acts, eight hourß, and mining bills. He said he would probably raise the fiscal issue at the federal elections.

News in Breif.

Mr John Wilson notifies m our advertis ing columns that he has received bis sew season's wall pspen, and invitei inspection. The Aihburton A & P Association invite tenderi for t>h» luncheon and publican's booths at the annual show, Senders to be m by Saturday, 30th inst The general manager of the Allandale Coal Company itatts that the Company have opened out a new seam of coal at ■> much greater depth than the present seam they arc now working, and of a quality superior to any they have worked before. Mr Jarnea Elliott, the local agent, says this coal will be m the market m a few dayst A eeriei of evangelistic services will be held m the Baptist Church, Peter Street, commencing on Sunday next, conducted by the Rev. W. and Mrs Barnett, lately of Le Bon'i Bay. Those who heard Mr Barnett when he occupied tht pulpit at the Taber caole a few Sundays ago will be pleased to get the opportunity of hearing him again, and Mrs Barnett is also an eloquent speaker. They will take the services alternately throughout the week.

SPORTING.

AVONDALE RACES

! SFCOND DAY United Prose Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, September 20 Following are results : Hurdles—Dentist 1, Ciusado 2, Volcano 3. Dividend—£4 4s Flkcthic Handicap—Blairina 1, Kettle drum 2, St Peter 3. Dividend—£9 9s Norseby—Val Rosa 1, St Olga 2 t Land look 3. Dividend—£s

RANGITIKEI RACES

Pulls Racecourse, Sept 20 Following are results : Flying—Toa 1, The Hempie 2, Miller 3 Aquatic also started. Divid nd—£3 la Hurdles— Watershot 1, Hiuau 2, Nea 3. Scratched—Thrush, Vanettu, Pistol Shot, Huku. Dividend—£7 12* ' Hack Flying -Discount and Tirade dead heat, Wi!l-o'-wif>p3 Outcast was icratched. D.v.dends—Discount £3 12s, Tirade £6 18s. Spbikg Handicap— Bush Rose 1, Worry 2, Light 3. Rubin alao started. Won easily Time—2l7. Dividend- £1 17s

Latest Items.

Horsh Parade—There are already over thirty entries for the Horse Parade, which is to be held on Saturday next Funeral--The funeral of the late Mrs Annie Staaton was attended by a consider able number of friends on Tuesday. The funeral service was conducted by the Rsv R Taylor Boating Accident at Welli^gtox.— When coming up Wellii gbm harbor late last night, the steuner Tskapo picked np a light p'easure boat unoccupied The r&.ir wan wrapped >n mystery until this af er noon, when two bodies weie found m the harbor—one a young man about, twenty-five, and the other a young woman about the same agr; Bath ware well dressed. They have not yet been identified. The boat was < hired last evening from a local wtterman. A later telegram says that only one body had been found—that of the young woman. It was picked up at Ngahaurargv Th« report that a man's body had been found at Evans' Bay proved unfounded.—Press Association telegram. Inspection Parade —There was a Etrong muster of the two rifla compinies at the Government inspection parade'l held by Colonel Moore lash evening—C Company mustering 54 and H Company 55 of all rank?, Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey and M»j ir Jowsey were also present. The two compinJ^B' were first formed up m line m the drill shed?* where they were inspected. After this, the rain having ceased, the men were marched to the drill ground, where they were put through several battalion movements, m close and extended order, by Captain W. E. Dolman. Each company was afterwards exorcised by its own officers. The drill throughout was of an interesting and instruc tive nature, and all ranks acquitted them selves creditably, the newly formed company doing remarkably well, considering it was their first battalion drill. Colonel Moore expressed himself as favorab'y impressed with the general appearance of the men, and the good and steady progress the new company had made m drill. The Colonel's remarks were endorsed by Major Jowsey, who said he hoped the formation of the ■econd company m Ashburton would cause o little healthy rivalry, and lead to a high state of efficiency m drill on the part of both companies.

THE ASHBDKION «UAEDAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBEK 20, 18*J



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, - MELLOH'S IZEALANDIA 800 1." MO UK ! THE LEADING BOOT SHQP, TS th« Most BELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Oar aim i« to give yoa the best talci for mttle money. HONESTY it our Policy, We will not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every SatUfaobion, On« Trial is all we aik—Our Goods Sell themselves. •»"—»*—-j. MELLOR, TANORED BTREKT, ASHBUFTaN BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE! BEST "PUR 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. , .I i Orders received by i ITRIJEIJIL,A]\I>ICS RL 13K0H., Limited., DAVID TOO 31 AS, THE N.JZ. FARMERS CO-HPEBATIVE 8»OCIATION; OF^CAMTKRBURY, Limited., I jo* ALBERT ROBERTS, AGENT, /vshburton, OAKTERBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. „ ,,,.,,^° F. WAYMOUTH Faaretary. "God made the "God madb tub Country, Man madk fJF£ (H THE COUNT 1Y Country, Man made thb TowN."-Oowprr j 7HE To\vN."~Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Life m Town—but it comes jmore expensiTe. chiefly— I<HE REASON > Because—Prices ark so much Higher m t;is ( TH!E REABON WHY ? J COONTBY THAN THEY ARE IN THB TOWN. { WHY ? Thi6 is just why bo many Ladies shop with us, for by doiDg so they nob only find MUCH / OUR PRISES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHKAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THB COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and & much wider choice, LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post ( _ ) Shopping by Posi Costs Nothing but ] HY POST ' I -°sts N thing boi A2d STAMP. ( X -TV/OA. j Agd &tamP( All that Ladies residing m places distant from Ohristchuroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down rtquira ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal noteß, or P. 0.0., an I forward at once to us. 2S3£tt I GOMMSSSiOKS RECEIVED BY POST ITi^BSk- Are as faithfully and zealously attended to at if the customer came m person to our establishment and did hesjtmying j«t the counter,' OUR SPECIAL f ™* 1 QF J 1 JUST 7 fel SPRING & SUMMER GOODS j=* Including the Very Latest Novelties In MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY,! DRESSES, SUNSHADE i, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGEI WORSTEDS, 3to (for made-to-order Suits ani Single Gtarmentß) have just beea opmej up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties .Q«o/»/o/i^ Atfpaflth/a Latest Novii/ms Newest Stales OfJUI/ldU I " iirdUllVQ Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment o! New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E,0.) «rwone. I OUK ILLUBTEATED MAGAZINE 1 %:. OF SPRINGr A3ST) HTIBXIMLEiR GJOODB, Is now m oourse of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write for one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any address m the|Colony:f| IN THE MEANTIME- Our Goods am t"A T) T R S ] Ocb Goods abb Cheapeb, Fresher, a-i*o. is i mj *j Cheaper, Fresher, SrS SHOULD WRITE FOR i r" ~ Oora-1 PATTERNS! » "IHE °°m W. STRANGE & CO., MERCHANTS, MANOFAOTURERB, & FAMILY DRAPERS, OHRISTCHUBCH. 56



FBIBBLANDER BROS., Limited. O i, BAII IN v BALE OF LIVE & I KM) MOCK a' Greeiißticef. MKBSRS FRIEDLANUKR Bros., Ltd., liuvf! received instruutiona from Mr Thomas Stone, m conaequecca of having j sold his farm, to Sell by Public Auction on the farm, Greenstreet, i TO-MOKROW. (THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 1899 ■ tho wh^le of his Live and Ducul Stock, as follows : — 220 Fat Wei hers. (Freezes.) 120 Two and Four-tco'h Sicrico Ewes j ard W- thcrf. 4 Draught Geldings, sound and good workers. 2 Light Harness Horsee, Sound and quiet. 5 Cows m full profit, 4 Pigs, 2 Farm Drays and Frame?, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Double Furrow Plough, 1 Single Furrow Plough, 1 set Disc Harrows, Steel Frame, 1 fiet five- Iraf Harrows, 1 Anglo-American Grain Drill, 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 set Tripod Harrows, 1 McOormick Reaper and Binder, 1 Masuey-Harris Horse Rake, 1 Horse Hoe and Moulders, Shaft and Leading Harness, Plough Chains, 1 Lighfe Trap, 1 double seated Buggy and Harness, Bridles and Saddles, Side Saddle, and lota of Sundries. 100 saoks Dun Oata, 300 Bushels Rye Grass, 50 saoks Potatoes, quantity Oat Sheaf Chaff. Sale at 12 30 p.m. No Reserve Luncheon provided. R. FBIKDLANDFR, 9 40 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, Sept 28. PARADE SALE WE shall off«r at Bullock "a Arcade, immediately after the Parade, the folluwing first class Draught Stallions : — On account of John («rioo, Keg C ydescUte S allton HARVESTER, 4yre, I y Workmm, dam Bloeaom, by Lord Beaconsfield Oa account of P Stuwaht, Esq Clydesdale Stallion MIDDLKRI^G PRINCE, by Middlerigg, dam Mig in li», by General Gordon On account of John Shkarer, F?q Clydnsrlale Stallion GRAND DUKE, by K»n s 's Pride, dam Q teen of the B inkers On account of T Nee, Esq Clydsadale Stallion BL4CK DOFGLAB, by (Joldstream, dam Fancy Fern On account of Mb B Bdlmkr Clydesdale Stallion CRANLEY, by Lord Cranky, d.m by Kelvin At SO—Several Draught Mates and Geld ings Full Pedigreei at time of Sale FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED., 9 204 R. FKIKiJLANDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NBXP HORSE FAIR Will be held on CHUBSDiY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which wo aro now bookirg entries, 7RIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 162 Auctioneer. DiVID THOMAS. arcade! "" SATUKDAY,~IEPT 23, 1899 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Me E. Thomas to to sell on the above date,— q DRAUGHT MARES 4yra upwards Q DRAUGHT GELDINGS 4yra upwards 2 Farm Drays, 1 T.F. Plough, Spring Droy and Harness, 1 Trap. D. THOMAS, 9 l°o Auctioneer, ARCADE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. MR DAVID THOMAS has received m Btrucfcions from John Grigg, Esq, to sell on the above date— BAY DRAUGHT STALLION, 3yr», by The Workman—dam Lively, by Lord Beaoonsfield, Also, The" Carriage Horse •• Norfolk Lid." D. THOMAS, 9 210 Auctioneer aro~a15~& saturday, september 23. MR p. THOMAS has reoeivad instruo tions from D. Morbow, Fbq, to eel on the above date- Brown Pony Stallion •• Prince Charmirg," by Prince Charming, imp—dam Gipiy, by Cupid 9 209 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer A PRESENT investment of £75 will give the purchaser a certain net return of Ten per cent per annum on £500. FOR FULL PARTICULARS Apply Early, H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Wilson's NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED! ALL Early and choose your designs from the full atock of new Good*.



| K. W. HAKMER. j REMINDER. I TO-MORKOW. IV/TR A. G. BARTON'S Sale of FUR NITURE will take place at Lis residence, Cox Street, at 1 o'clock I?. W. HAMMER. J R BLAND, 9 201 Auetioaeer JMKn>uu>nrnca«9auNiaxiagnEa»n!«iniinaaßaa>iaß<rUK9cn __ CHURCH SERViCKS. ST. STEi' II KJS ' S CH UKC U, Asliburton. THURSDAY-Feast of St Matthew 7.30 a m—Holy Coi-nmunion 7 30 p m—Bible Class FRIDAY—7.IS pm, EveniDg Prayer and Addiess 8 pm, Choir Ptaotice 17th SUNDAY AFTER TRINIIY (Sept, 34.) 8.30 —Hoy Communion 11 a.m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3p m-SEAPIKLD, the Vior DROMORK. Mr T, A. Gates 630 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Preacher, morning and evening—Rev. A. C, Hoggins, B.A , (Dioeeson In spector of Schools.) PUBJbIO NOTICES. ' \ YOUNG MBNM CLUB. A GENERAL MKEIING of tie above wi 1 ba held m the Olul> Rioms, auudere' Buildinga, on FRIDAY NrXT, 22ud instant', at 8 p.m. All members requested to attend. Business important. W, H. RUNDLiS) Joint 9 144 L. J. HO BBS / Secretaries NOTIOK BY THE PUBLIC TKU3TKU UNDER rHE UNCLAIMED LANDS ACT, 1894. To the Owner or Owners of a parcel ci land m the Provincial Eiatiicb of Canterbury, containing 3 Roods more or less, being lots 3 and 26 on deposited plan No. 248, and bting alao part of rural Motion 8767, district of Ashbur ton. Lot 3 froniß Alford Fores'; Road |. and Lot 25 fronts Winter's Koad. The last registered owner is Fhakcis Doherty, described as of Waterloo, Hotelkeeper, who cannot be traced. rjrreEREAS fcho Public Trustee has m T » stituted irquiries, and has not there by ascertained who the owner or owners of the above-described land is or are, and believes that suca owner is, or owners are, >ior, iv the colony. Now, this notice calls upon such owner or owners, within six months of ihe date of the public vtion of this no: ice m this Gazette, to establish to the satisfaction cf the Public Trustee his or their title to the land specified m this notice, and if such owner does, or owners do not, within the time limited so establish his or their title, the Public Trustee will exercise the powers and authori ties granted to him m and by The Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894. Dated this 24th day of August, 1899. J. J. M. HAMILTON, Deputy Public Ttmtew. [Note —This notice was published m the New Zialand Gazette on the 31ab day of August, 1899.] 9 60 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. FXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. THE following Candidates have been duly nominated : — JAMES GUDSKLti THOMAS WILLIAMS As the number of candidates nonr'natel doea nob < xceed the vacancies to bo fii'ed, I hereby rlpokre Messrs Jam?a Gad°e'i and Thomas Williams du'y elected Commissioners of the Ttnwald Town Board ALFRED A FOOK>\ Returning Officer September 20, 1893 9 205 ' WANTED ' SHEEP FEED. TYTE require, oa account of a C ient, Grass tr other feed for about 2500 sheep, from end of present month. Apply im mediately, stating terms* THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. 9 202 T. F. GIBSON, Manogsr ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mENDERS are invited for the Right to X the undermentioned Privileges at the Society's Annual Show, to be held on FRIDAY, October 27:— Lot I—-Publican's Booth & Luncheons No 1 Lot 2—Pubiio&n's Booth No. 2 Lob 3—Confectioner's and Luncheon Booth Particulars on Application to the Secre tary, Arcade, Ashburtoa, where Tenders »re to be delivered not later than Noon on SATURDAY, September 30, addressed to the President, and marked "Tender."  By Order, / W SIMPSOiC 9 Jsll 'Secretary ASHBURTON COUNjfr COUNCIL. PLANTATIQjf RESERVES, mENDERS lor Lease of the under- JL ment}onfa Reserves will be received at the Counfcy/CaunciFs Offices, Ashburton, up to 11 aim. on sth of October next. Particulars on view at the Council office. No. of Present Reserved. Lessee. / Locality, Part 2591. O. W. Symooß. Ruapuna „' 2564 E. G. Wright. Windermere ii 1770 J. Allen. Dromore „ 1770 3i Allen. Dromore „ 1905 F. Ferrim*tT Near Winslow  1770 J. Heseltine. „ Racecourse „ 2589 WPSElmslie Mayfield „ 2569 GAM Buckley Lagmhor „ 1775 Ash. Stock and Ne*rS»le- Saleyards Co, yards. „ 1770 P. Lysaghb Scotsden „ 1770 N. Daly Fair Geld „ 173 Aoton Estate Rakaia By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashbattoß, September 18, 1899. 9 19 " ¥cTtTg¥. " THE Undermentioned Banks have agreed to charge Half-Yearly a fee of not less than Five Shillings on all current accounts, without exception, whether Debtor or Credit. The charge will be made by the Banks on 30th September next, and thereafter each Half-year on 31st March and 30th September. Dated at Wellington this Ist August, 1899. UNION BANK OF~A~USTRALIA J Ld. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. BANK OP NEW SOUTH WALES. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid. BANK Of NEW ZEALAND. 8' 99.



HOW IS IT the Alcobn's can sell so cheap 1 Easy, when you know that their rent is less than one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do moat of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boota o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert A LpOßN's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands, and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beet what to get). There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boota and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Pepairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Eaafe Street*,- Abli burton.



WANTED FOUND— Black and Tan Sheep Dog. App'y to W. H. Fawcet]?, AlleDton. ' 9 198 WANTED— One or two Contract Plough Team* at Hackthorne. — Apply Thomas Habrison 9 208 ANTED—MenTor CartinglSricks and Timber to Spreadeagle from Ash bt i ton. Apply G Lea, Hope Sands, Ash burton 9 203 TpRLVATK Board and Lodgings for two JL respectable youog men ; within two minutes of Post Office—Apply M L, Mail Office. 9 207 LOST, tadi-8 1 Silver Watch and chain near Hospital. Finder rewarded on returning same to Mr Peter Gourdie's, Pacr Street, West. 9 213 RABBITd, Flounders, Soles, .Guardfish, Whitebait, and M kinds of fresh fish by express to-night.~J. H. JewiTT, opposite Mail Office. 9 212 WUOL Classing,—Wanlai, a Shed or two for the coming season; good references from laßt employer.—W. Hoofer, Winter's Street, Aehburton. 9 195 ANTED Known—Tin watd Wesleyan Church Tea Meeting m the Hall on Thursday Next, 21st met. Tea at 530 p.m. Tickets Is 6d ; Children 9J. 9 197 WANTED Known — Korthcote ft Heitord's Show of Boater Straws for Ladies and Gentlemen is unique FINEST Blue Derwenb Potatoes 2s 6d per sack, or two bags for 4s 9d; Crushed Oats 4a 6d per sack, Bran 3a 3-), Bed Chaff 9d per bag j at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That we are enow ing a grand line of Fancy Flanellettei for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dreaeisg Gowns at 3d per yard nnder usual prices.— Mitchell & Turner. /ILOVERS (Colonial and Imported), \J Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Peas, Mangel, Carrob, Rape, and Turnip Seed of best quality, at very low prices.—J. Thomas, Hav«look Street. rnHB REV. W. AND MRS BARNETT X will conduct as Evangelistic Mission m the Baptist Tabernacle, commencing Sunday Next, September 24, and each night through the following week. Thursday, October 5, Welcome Tea and Public meeting to Rev. W. Lamb. 9 206 EW BOOKS.—Maoridom, illustrated dealing with Maori manners, arts customs, ceremonies, and methods of life 4s 6d, posted 4s lOd ; Practical Irrigation by John McKeague, 7a 6d, posted 7s lid Fresh Supply Homer's and Nister's Popular Tales, Large Stock of School Books and School Requisites always on hand.—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. SHELDON S Books, complete edition, 2d each ; Mr Dooley, In Peace and War, 81; The Kingdom of Mammon; With Zola m England ; A Bunch of Cherries; Cherry Ripe (H. Mathers), 8d ; She, 8d ; Sign of the Cross, 8d; Mrs Harrison Lee's Books; Mrs Plumpkins 6d, and Marriage and Heredity Is.—H. M. Jones. NEW STBAWB, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchings, Glovee, Veilings, Laceß, Muslins, Printf, Embroideries, Caliooes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnetf, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's.



TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people pnable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Tepartment, NS The Institute, "Longoott," Guonersbury, London, W, England. V Stop Smoking," said a Boatpn doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and ib will lengthen your days." Ihe patient stopped. The doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of principle. Few of w can' stand prosperity- Another fellow's, I n?ean. Nothing succeeds like auccesfj. That ia why Kingston's* shoeing is so successful, Kingston does not say so, ask anyone. He is Well known, having been here nearly eighteos jrtwr«i