The Wellington Drowning Case

United Press Ai,socintion--By Electric Tfllegrsph, Welungton, September 21 Afc the inquest oorccruing the death cf Mra LoxtoD, a verdict was returned that die was accidentally drowned through fa.llii g from a boat. The evidence disclosed no new facts. The owner of the boat an 1 other witnesses said they regarded it as a safe craft m competent hands, the former staling it had been m constant uae for seme timo without any mishap occurring. The only ; theory the owner of the boat cou'd sug^sb 6o account for ihe accidtnt was that Mrs Loxton had stood up to put on her hu band's covert coat, and, ihe boat giving a lurch, her husband had jumped to her assistance, with the result that they were both precipi tated into the water, Mrs Loxton was only 21 yeara of age. Mr Loxton, whoße body haa Dot yet been found, was for a time employed m West port and Blenheim.

VALEDICTORY.

A very pleasant smoke concert was held In the Library, Methven, on Wednesday evening, it being a farewell to Mr William Wrathail, who after uixteen years residence is leading bhe diatriob for Waikakahi. Mr G. H. Alington took the chair. Songs were aang by Messrs Lyne, Dillon, Sullivan, Knight, Alington and Grainger, and the usual toasts were drunk, mostly with musical honors. A presentation of a hand some silver mounted walking stick and pipe was made to Mr Wrathail fiom his old friends, as a token of good will aad esteem. Mr Alington made the presentation, and refered to the loss sustained by the district mMr WrathaU's departure. Mr Wrathail suitably responded, and tendered thanks for the gift aad good wishes.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association -By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Adelaide, September 21 A number of burglaries have recently been committed at railway stations. A constable and porter who were watch ing at Woodville, surprised two men who were breaking into the station, and several harmless shots were fired, but the men escaped. Capetown, September 21 Mr Rhodes has given the Boer dele gates, who are visiting Capetown, a 3ion for the Pretoria Zoological gatdens. The Court has suspended the certifi cate of the captain of the Thermopylae for six months. New York, September 20 ! The New York Club has notified that if steamers obstruct the race for , the America Cup, the race will be re-, tailed privately.

PRESBYTERIAN REUNION.

The annual social reunion of the Aahburton Presbyterians was held last evening m the Oddfellow*' Hall, and was largely attended The ladies who provided and attended the tea tab!en ware, kept very busy from half• past fire until seven o'clock, many country people having come m, and not a few from far distant parts of the county. After the hall had been cleared, the after-meeting began, the Rer G B Inglia being chairman. Addresses were delivered, mostly on church and congregational matters and work, but all of an interesting and instructive character by the chairman and Rev A, B. Todd and Mr J. A. McKera'e ; and a well arranged programme of muiic was gone through, and was thoroughly enjoyadi The numbers were contributed by Mrs Stee', Mrs Johnston, Mrs W. Bruce, Mrs Bowman Fox, Misses Burratt, Sfceele, and Bessie Smmood:; Messra McCfurg, Snodgraes, W. McDonald, and Schwartz, a sweetly sung duet by Miss Steel and Mrs Steel (with orchestral accompaniment) dosing the programme. The audience at the after meeting was very large, and highly appreciative of both addresses and musical numbers, which was shows by the hearty applause given and the cordiality with which the usual votes of thanks were passed.

THE ASHBUKTON fHABDIAN i FEIDAY, BEPTEMBEK 22, 1899.



FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY 3tl PER PACKET.—-VEGETABLE SEEDS— -fSm Gel PER 20ZKN. 80 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING — ,^ Grvon Windsor Broad B-3i.rs D;emhead Letiuce Harlington Witd>or Broad Boanis Giai;t Wht'e Cos Lettuce Thiel'a B rder Bero Broad Beatia Mixed Water Mtlons Canadltn Wonder Fr«K eh Beans Fine White Mustafi Pale Bun French B; ans Brown Globo Oniun Farly Golden Dwarf Butter Beans Brown Spanish 1 *i)ibn Champion Qcarlet Kuaner Beats Far'y olden Globe UnJc* Blood Rtd Beet Silver gkin Onfon Sagar Beet Wbi'e FpanisH Ouion Dwarf Green Curlod Borecole I'iiple Curled P^r.sJ*y Tall Green Curled Borccolo Tlnliow Crown Pnrsi.ip Adim'a early White Broccoli William Hu'Ht Pea Carter's Champion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Carter's Eclipse Broccoli Carter's St> at gem Pea Walcheren Broccoli Veitch's Perfection Pt«a Srrymaer'a Giant Brussels Sprouts York- hire Hero lea Large York Cabbage Sir Harry Atkinson Pea En6eld Market Cabbage Iron Bark Pumpkin Red Dutch Cabbage Large Cheese Pumpkin Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammoth Pumpkin Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbage French Breakfast Radish Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Long Scarlet Radish Early Short Horn Carrob Mixed Turnip Radish James's Scarlet Intermediate Oarrob Myatt's Victoria Rhubarb Early London Cauliflower Summer Spinach Walcheren Cauliflower Mind Varieties Squash Veitch'o Autumn Giant Cauliflower Large Red Tomato Cole's Crystal White Celery Acme Tomato .: Cole's Superb Red Celery Early Snowball Turnip Extra Curled Crees White Stone Turnip Long Prickly Cucumber Golden Ball Turnip Short Prickly Cucumber Laing's Garden Swede Stockwood Ridge CHcnmber Custard Vegetable Marrow Japanese Climbing Cucumber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Leek Long Green Vegetable Marrow Giant Musselbnrgh Leak ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS Sd PER PACKET, OR 53 6d PER DOZEN,; Id Flower Seeds. 'Flower Seeds Id. We haye over 5000^Packets of Flower Feeds m stock Id ptt Paoket. 100 Varieties to choose from, L^ST YEAR'S FLOWER SEEDS, 64 PER DOZEN§ PACKETS, Bulk Seeds. (Cleaned by Special Machinery.) From Mmmo and Blair's Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seed ... ... 6< 6d per til „ Selected Giant White BJgian Canot ... „, 2i 6d „ „  „ James* Scarleb Intermediate Carrot ... . 3j OJ „ „  „ Long Red Altrlngham Oarrob ... ... g H (M .. M ,1 „ Early Short Horn Carrot ... ... 3, fa \\ JJ „ Strain Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... ... 9J „ „ Yellow Tankard Mangold ... ... jfcj \\ " „ Champion Yellow Globe Mangold ... „, 9(j „ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mango Ms... is 01 „ „ „ Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... ... 1, od „ „ „ Gone Seed ... ... ... 2i 61 , )( „ Tree Lucerne, per oz6d ... ... ... 5s Od „ „ ETC. ETC: ETC. TUENIP SEEDS. TURNIP 8E&09. Guaranteed bo be of the Highest Percentage of Germination. ' FROM 7d pc lb, 66s per cwt. Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Cnampion Purple Top Swedt Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White Strne Stubble Skrving Swede Purple Top Mammoth Etc Etc. FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STOREB, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, CHRLSTCHURCH Wholesale & Retail Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Secdft SEED CATALOGUES TO BE HAD FREE ON APPLICATION,



Niruino & Blair's Standard Seeds, FEW EQUA L—B U T NONE BETTEB, « • SOW SEEDS THAT ARE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE A TRUE TO NAMI



1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899 SKBD POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CAHTIBBCKf BEAUTY OF HEBRON 251 b a Is, EARLY RUBIES 201 b a Is. LAPSTCmE KtDNEYS 501bs a Is, ROKIN ADAIR UHm a U. RICHARD SEDDON 12ibs a Is. FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR SACK OR MORE.



POTATO!^. POTATOES, 250 SACKS. 250 SACKS OF THE F.NFST BLUE LEKWENT POTaTOJiR. ( B.MH GEOWN AKD LOC/L) TO Cl CLEARED GUT AT Is 114 Pt R iag, oa a wo b\gs mm Qs9L IUhTHER REDUCTIONS >0R TON LOT^ AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. t~\ WE have just received advice by last mail from oar Home and Amerioan buyers that) they have jast shipped to as large consignments of Glaatwara Ohioaware, Plateware, Hardware, Jam Jars, etc., (which they have boaght atlarg* discounts tor Prompt Cash) and to make room m oar Balk Store for the abov« goods, we mast clear out 250 sacks Potatoes, m the coarse of a few weeks; to now is your time to bay Dement Potatoes either for eating or seed pnrpotM, Wt wlii deliver the above Free, anywhere within the Belts. Crushed Oats 4» 6d per Sack or three Sacks for 12s 83, Bed Chaff, Wheat 9d per bag ; Oat, 101 per bag. Best Sound Onto as 20.be a Is, or 451ba for 2a.



JOHN T. COOCH, [(LATE A. LAWRIf), FA INDEED BUILDINGS, ASiiBlUilON, X>EGB to call attention to the* t fact that he has now opened ip a HAEDWAEE DEPAETMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery St#re, which has been refitted, and furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked -CASH P EIC ES — m plain figures, » MMHM ■ J£ JOHN T. COOCH,! SAUHDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON.



FIRST SPRING SHOW OF LACES AND SILKS. "TTTE Beg to advise our Customers of tfc© arrival of Ship ments of JAPANESE SILKS m all the Art Shades of the fc'eason. These goods are specially adapted for Table Decorations, Drapings, etc, and are stocked m several widths and pieces. Tw© Cases of new LACE GOODS now showing. OUR FIRST GENERAL SHOW OF ! THE SEASON TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. AlN*> JFOI-^OWING DAY®. MITCHELL & TURNER.



m* Nll W SPKING GOODS ANDREW ORR T8 ly oponing up Ne^ Shipments of Spring Goods for the Season. PRINTS, MUSLINS, GLOVES, SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, BLOUSE MATERIALS, KID GLOVES. iDRFSS GOODS IN ALL THE LEADING STYLES. Beautiful Trimmed College and Bock STRAW HATS; aleo Gentlemen's Str»wa m All the lending makei, FMILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, Etc, Very N«w and Up-to-date. DRESSMAKING TURNED OUT STYLISH AND ATTRACTIVE. Excellent B it Guaranteed. £17 10s ~ LADIESj & GENTLEMEN'S BIOYOLEB — $17 10S THE HIGHEST GRADE. ALSO NEW OHAINLESS CYCLE, NET — £30. LATE9TT AN© MOST UP-TO-DATE. ANDREW ORR.



GRAIN T AND MOORE, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. DRAPEBY DKaPEKY DBAPERY CLOTHING CLOTHING CLOTHING BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS riIHE A FRESH AND COMPLETE STOCK OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES Which they Offer to the Public at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES Consistent with Honest Trading. All Goods Marked in|Plain Figure* INSPECTION INVITED. —fx) — GBANT AND MOORE, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Tenders. ~~"t"end7e"r"s. TENDURS we invited for the Erection of t» Jtjouaeat Pair ton for H S Drnmmond. Flans and Specification! to b« teen ab the Somerset Hotel. Tenders to be lefb at the above Hotel od SATURDAY, 23rd Septem ber, Dofe later than 5 p. m. The loweafc or any Teade? nob neoeiiMily accepted* 9 %TA



A PBESENT investment of! £76 will give the purchaser a certain net return of T©n per cent per annum on £500. FOR FULL PARTICULARS Apply Early. H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. i SHELDON'S Books, complete edition, 2d each ; Mr Dooley, In Pea.ee and War, 8d; The Kingdom of Mammon;. With Zola m England ; A Bunch of Cherries; Cherry Ripe (H. Mathers), 8d ; She, 8d ;■ Sign of the Gross, 8d;. Mrs Harrison Lee's Books; Mrs Plumpkins 6d, and Marring* and Heredity Is.—H. M. Jones.



J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR & SIGNWRITER, TT7ISHES to Intimate; to the Ladlas o Ashburton that'he bai made ft Bpeci&l.Study of COLOUR during the lait Sevcntsia Years, and is therefore prepared to give the GREATEST SATISFACTION IK HOUSE DECOBATING. Terms Moderath. WorkmanshipJSeoon Jto None. Apply^aarly to avoidi the ruih| for I SPRING CLEANING J, L. "HIGGS, TANCRBD STREET.



(JHURCH BERT.CEB : ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton, FRIDAY—7.IS pm, Evening Prayer acd Address 8 pm, Choir Ptactice " 17th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Sept. 24.) B.3o—Holy Communion 11 a.m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon, 3 p m-SE AFIELD, the Vicar. DROMORE, Mr T, A. Gates 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Preacher, morning and evening—Rev, A. C, Hoggins, 8.A., (Diooeson In spector of Schools.) _a»_ — mHE REV. W. AND MRS BARNETT A. will conduct an Evangelistic Mission m the Baptist Tabernacle, commencing Stjjsday Next, September 24, and each night through the following week. Totbsday, October 5, Welcome Tea and Public meeting to Rev W. Lamb. 9 206



Ashburton Furniture Warehouse! — wxk<:r anlT'fancy chairs — **J\s~^\\/ '^\/ 0 WithJJand withjut la New and Choice jti{ffifYWW Zj^)S Cushions, Do!ignß at \M%^¥^S^ jv^ M Priceß to euit *"• EEnrcicD Prices. f^f^C^llj I^^^ from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpets, A choice aesortmeDfc Ru^a, Tapestries, i^^"^^m^^^^M ff W[ «- of Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Macs, jjf ,i!Si7tera^BMW Toilat Ware, etc. Cushions, to. choose FtTMXNTTXJRXi of all kinds made; on the Premises* Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. 'UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite 'Abcamb.



NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchingf* Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Feints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alooen's.. XUST unpacked 800 volur^as of choice ! (fj Books, direct fifoa* the Publishers, comprising Jjle^aird Books, Sheldon's Books m fsjncy bindings, Dictionaries, Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hytna Books, Birthday B^oks, Toy Picture Books, Colonial Library Editions of the latest Books, and cheap editions 8d each, The aboye were bought for cash, and are marked at the lowest prices, special discount for quantities to schools, libraries, etc—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street, j IN THE ESrAl 7E~~OF ~T,He" JUATE^ | PETER OHAL.SiBRB, OHBRT3B7. ALL ACCOUNTS owing by the above estate must be rendered to the Trustees by September 23 1 1399, A i ß 0 a py money owfi<i *z the estate must be paid ie the j.ruste« by the same date. W. WILKINSON > Trustees/ 9 100 O. SGAF.LJiTE |Ghertiey,



BARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants, at special prices to, clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," Eaßb Street, Ashburton. /"^LOVERS (Colonial and Imported), \J Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Peas, Mangel, Carrot, Rape, and Turnip Seed of best quality, at very low prioeß.—J, Thomas, Hav«?ock Street. BARRETT BROS.' Special "clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lioeß, Samples and Remnants, at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, "The Kali," East Street, Ash burton WANTED Known—That our Frst Show of Spring Goods will take place on Saturday, September 2, and following days. 25 Oases already opened.—Mitchell and TtJRNIR, WANTED Known—That we are show iog a grand line of Fancy Fianelletteg for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dressing Gowns at 3d par yard under usual prices.— M itchell & Turner. ARRETT BROS-' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, " The Hall," East Street, Ashburton.



WANTED /CATHOLIC Prayer Bocka, Roaary Beads, \J Scapulars, Catechisms, etc., at MRg Adams, Haunders' Buildings. 9 22] NEW Songs and Musio, Violins, Violin Strings, Accordeon-, etc — Bessie Simmondb, Music Seller, Burnett Street-. 9 224 THRESH Oysters, Fresh Whitebait, JO Bchn»pper, Tarakihi, Cod, LiDg, and Smoked Fish by express To-night; also Fresh Rabbits.—J; H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 9 225 L OS U—Mouthpiece of Braßß Instrument. i Finder will oblige by leaving same at J. Moison's, Bootmaker. 9 226 FINEST Strain Mangold Seed, 91 per lb; finest selected Carrot Seed from 2a 6d per lb; Turnip Seed from 7d per lb, at Flbtchkr Bros,, Caßh Supply Stores. WANTED Known—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, Is lid per Sack, or 3 Bags for 3s 9d ; further reduo tiona by the ton. Beauty of Hebron, 25Ibs for Is ; Early Rubies, 20ibs for Is, ai Flet chbr Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That we have jusb received 100 pairs of Men's Velvet Cord Trousers, good for hard wear, to be cleared at 5s 6d, 5s 9d, 6s 9d,—Mitchell avd Turner



LAST FEW DAYS OF THE GREAT REALISATION SALE A LL GOODS *MT7ST POSITIVELY BE SOLD ISO OFMTJEiK, MICJF'USiCC BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. 5 A. P. WILLIAMSON. TAILED STREET!



NICOLL BROS. CLEARING SALE. . CLEARING SALE TO-MORROW. IN OUR CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS. ] WE have received instructions to sell by Auction, absolutely without reserve, a large and miscellaneous assortment of goods, including,— Crockery Crockery Ironmongery Ironmongery Brushware ' Brush ware E P. Ware E. P. Wara Jewellery Jewellery Watches Watches Drapery Drapery Confectionery Confeotionery AND MANY OTHER LINES. Sale at 1 o'clock NO RESERTE,' NICOLL BROTHERS.,



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. HOUSE PROPERTY, well situated, Tinwald. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr William Houston, m consequence of his removal to his farm up country, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property at Tiawald, as follows ; — "11/ ACRE 11/ -1/4 ACRE 1/4 BsiDg Lots 113, 114, 115, 116, and 117, corner of MoMurdo and Agnes Streets, on which is erected a Dwelling House of seven rooms, Burrounded by garden, and orchard at back. ' ALSO,— T.S. 113, containing \ acre, fronting McMurdo Street, oq which is erected ft four-roomed cottage with scullery. These properties will be sold on easy terms ef payment. Sale at 11.30 *.m Full particulars furnished on application; IT. BULLOCK, 9 183 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 1890 VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES, belonging to Mr W Hoknk, TOWN SECTIONS 230 and 231 S J acre, with ail buildings thereou ; centrally situated m Havelock Street, near the County Cmncil offices. TOWN SkOTION 1002, Cox Street West, surrounded by maorocarpa fence; TOWN SECTION 1164, Peter Street West. TOWN S3CTION 536, Peter Street East, good locality. THE Public are reminded that the sale of the above will take place at the Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30 a.m, as previously advertised. 9 193 T. BULLOCK, Aucbioneen



ARCADE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. MR p. THOMAS has received instruc tions from John Small. Fsq, to offer TOMORKOW, 23rd inßt.— BAY CLYDESDALE STALLION, 4yr*>, by Early Morning, 9 223 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer



ARCADE. SATURDAY,~SEPT 23, 1&99 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr E. Thomas to to sell on the above date,— q DRAUGHT MARES 4yrs upwards Q DRAUGHT GELDINGS 4yra upwards 2 Farm Dray?, 1 T.F. Plough, Spring Dray and Harness, 1 Trap. D. THOMAS, 9 190 Auctioneer,



DAVID THOMAS. _____ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. I HAVE received instructions from Mb H. Zander, who is leaving the district, to Sell— CHESTNOB GELDING} good harness horse. GIG AND HARNESS. Beeston Humber Bicycle. A quantity of extra Harness. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 9 220 ►Auctioneer



WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXB HORSE FAIR Will be held on THDBSDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER 8R03., Lti> R. FRIEDLANDER, 162 Auotioneeri



FRIEDLANDER BKOS., Ltd_ BULLOCK'S ARCADE. .TO-MORROW. PARADE SALE WE 'shall offer at Bullock's Arcade, immediately after the Parade, the following first class Draught Htallicus :— Ou account of John Geigo, Vhq ClydeadaleS allion HARVESTER, 4yrn, ly Workman, d»m Blossom, by Lord Beaoonsfield Ou account of P £te\vai«t, Ej-q Clydesdale Stallion MIDDLKRIG PRINCE, by Middlerigg, dam Mig nolia, by General Gordon On account of John £hkarer, Fsq Clydesdale Stallion GRAND DUKE, by King's Pride, dam Q ieen of the B inkers On account of T Nee, Esq Olychedale Stallion BL4CK DOFGLAS, by Coldstream, dam Fanny Fern On account of Mr B Bclmer Clydesdale Stallion CRANLEY, by Lord l Cranley, dam by Kelvin AirSO—Several Draught Mares and Geld* ings Full Pedigrees at time of Sale FRTEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED., 9 204 R. FRIEOLANDER, Auctioneer



E. W. HANMER. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 CLEARING SALE Qf FURNITURE, MR E. W. HANMER hai received inetrucfciona from Robert Mobbay, Ksq., m consequence of his leaving the district for the North Island, to Bell by Public Auction at his residence, All§aton,— | THE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS B. W. hTnMER, Jf R. £I4Nft 3 222 Auotica«er j



A. AGEK, ; AKCHITEOT, Etc. mHOSE about to BUILD will do well to JL pay a visit to my Office m the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen. PLANS ONLY 1$ PER CENT, A. AGEK, ARCHITECT Era.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mENDERS are invited for the Right to JL the undermentioned Privileges at the Sooiety'« Annual Show, to be held on FRIDAY, October 27 ij- Lob I—Publican's Booth k Lunoheons No 1 Lob 2—Publican* Booth No. 2 Lob 3—Coafeotioner'i and Luncheon Booth Particulars on application to the Secre tary, Arcade, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be delivered nob later than Noon on SATURDAY, September 30, addressed to the President, and marked " Tender." By Order, W SIMPSON, 8 Ssll Secretary



PUBLIC NOTICES. A MASTERPIECE " OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP is The 19C0 ZEALAND/A Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, Patent Head Tube, Butted Tubing through* oat* GATES, LOWRY & CO., BURNETT STREET.