COMMERCIAL

RISE IN WOOL.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, September 19 The fifth of the aeiiea of colonial wool ■ales has opened. Merinos and low and fine eroisbreda all showed an advance of from 7£ to 10 per oentk on the closing sales of Julj series,

GERALDINE.

There was a large attendance at the Ger itld&ne fortnightly sala on Wednesday. Aboub 5000 sheep were yarded, but the market dragged a little. Fat ewes brought 15s, two-tooth wethers and maiden ewea lla Id to 13a 6d, six and eight-tooth time quarterbred ewes, m lamb, 16t 2d and 16a 3d, ewes with lambs at foot 7s 4d, three quarterbred hoggtts 8$ 6d, merino wethera ?s Id, atore sheep (forward wetheri) 15s. QChers was * fair entry of pigs, and a keen demand. Stona brought from 14s to 20a. There was a large entry of cattle, but a dull market, Pat cattle sold ab from £4 15s to £8, dry cows £3 17s 6_, dry heifers £3 12s 6d, cows m profit £112 ato £119s, springers £2 to £3, and store steers £2 to £3 la.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(W» do not hold onrieives responsible for f.ht oplnloai Repressed i>j our oorstspoudeuta)

THE BOROUGH SCAVENGERS.

10 THE EDITOR. Sl«,—ln your report of the Borough OouQOil meeting on Monday night last re Mr Mullan's complaint, it would appear that the scavengers were throwing the night soil about juat anywhere where it was most convenient!. Please let me nay chat they ftte putting it where they wero ordered by fch« Borough Council. I! Mr Mullan pays more for the paddock than it ia worth the ■onvangera cannot help it.—l am, etc , A, James.

MR McLACHLAN'S PLEDGE.

XO THE EDITOR. Sis,—You publish m your issue of yester* day alleged minutes on the subject of Mr MoLftohl&n's pledge to the Liberal Assooia* lion thr«e year* ago. The minutea are oorreob down to the worda " 600 votes." At that stage I was asked to retire, while the committee considered their decision. Upon my being recalled into the room the chairman (Mr James Pauling) informed me that the committee could not bind Mr McLachlan, but would lay the matter before him, and were quUe willing to agree to the proposed forms if Mr MoLaohlan (who was then absent m the country) was. Upon Mr MoLachlac'a retnrn he called upon me, and these are hia words—" I will neither oppose Mr McKeague at the next general nor by election if defeated this time and would give it to you m writing only ib ia against the Corrupt Practices Prevention Act." About May last 1 asked Mr Scott, jun., for these minutes, and he then said he did not know where they were, but probably Mr Pauling or Mr MoLachlan's had them; He sow pro dsces the minutes, five months after they were first atked for, and I ask the publiu Attention to thii internal evidence from these minutea themselves—(l) The minutea as now produced state that 1 was once m the room, wbereaa I was twice m the room ou that evening. (2) The minutes as now pro duced do not show that the committee's decision was communicated to me at all, which would be a most extraordinary pro ceeding,—l am, ?tc., Pi O'CONJJOB, President Ashburton Liberal Association.

SPORTING.

AVONDALE RACES

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph. SECOND DAY Auckland, September 20 Following are concluding results : Hack Handicap— Caroline 1, Bellbird 2, L* Gloria 5. Dividend, £18 15i Hunt Club Hurdles - Oanaongate 1, Glenarm 2, Riot 3. Dividend, £2 13a Modnt Albkbt Handicap-Moment 1, Blarina 2, St Peter 3. Dividend, £16 10a

RANGITIKEI RACES

Bulls Racecourse, Sept 20 Following are concluding results : RAN6ITIKBI STTEBPLBCaASK, —Whatigaroa 1» Dnndonikld 2. All started. Sfr. Lemon Ssisbed first bat was Jif qualified for taking wrong course. Time —- 6 20. Dividend— £3 ik Hunters' Hbedi.es.—Nea and Pistol Shot dead heat, Ivy 3. Stilts and his rider (Nelson Mcßae) were both killed at the hurdl« m front) of stand. Dividends—Ne* £313», Pistol Shot £4 lla.

Latest Items.

Bishop Gsimes.—His Lordship Bishop Grimes, who is at> present conducting special miaßlon services here, visited the Convent) Schools on Tuesday, when the pupils pre sented him with an illuminated address of welcome, together with an easy chair taste* fully upholstered m hlaak satin, with ft haod-paintcd floral device. AsHBCETOff TBArrio BfliDfiK.—The new approach to the Ashburton traffic bridge appears to be very little used by foob passengers, woo prefer the roadway to the protection provided for them. Persons riding and driving find them a nuisance, dodging from aide to side of the bridge. Accidents will probably occur from this cause. Thk Shlwyn Bias.—lt is rumoured that Ms John Lambie, of Kyle, m response to repeated invitations, h»a consented to offer himself as a candidate for the Selwyn seat In the Opposition interest; Ib is almost needles! to say that if Mr Lambie can be induced to stand for election, his chances would be excellent, Bince apart from hie experience and suitability m all respects, he is well knowo and extremely popular on both sides of the Bakaia. Vkovkrti Salhs.—Mr F. Ferriman re-! ports the sale of the following properties :— I Goodwill of perpetual lease of lot 28, High bank ; T.S. 517 and 826, together with buildings known as the Prince Albert board ing house with stable attached ; T S 105, Tailored street, with shops ; TS 1197, Have look street, with dwelling; T S 776, Cox •treat), with dwelling; T8 994 and 995. AHenton—Lots 75.74, 75, 76, one acre and house ; lots 1 and 2, corner of the N E Town Belt, with house: on account of Mr K. Murray, three acres and residence. H&mp afcead—Lot 52, Oxford street; lots 2, 3, 4, Id 11» 14, and 15, to Hampstead Town Board, also lot 7.6, part lot 50, B H 4904,. •' Sip? Smokikq," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." Tfee patient stopped. IThe doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as bis whole previous life. Prosperity is the best 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 does not nay so, ask anyone. He is well known, having bean hers nearly eighteen years. Swelled head is the most pitiable of seizures. If it arises from inordinate self esteem, then it is also ridiculous and the sufferer had better climb down before the inevitable fall. If it is due to an excess of conviviality the •• hair of the dog that bit' should be carefully avoided; if the cause is a bad cold ib requires instant attention and treatment. Ihe one tried and certain remedy is Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Pleasant to take ; direct m action ; speedy m effect. Keep it on hand ;it is sold m 1» 6d n d 2i 6d bottles everywhere. For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 2s 6d Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Fepperminti Cure for. Coughs »od Qoldi, I« 64

ME ASHBDRION €fUARBAIN, TjfIURSBAY, SEPTEMBER 21, UH



VrtTT 5A ?l - ' W rttol ed oar I ? u| !n«s« grow from « small begl nn | nl , X J4 r t * a<l e five ye«M *g0 (l n the Bmall Bho P n««> to th« Bank of SSr SS land) to by far the Largest Grocery Establfshment ia the Ashbur'on Oonntv hJJ h£l intend to remain co. " wu "**'» *na



Compare oar Prices and they are bound to anlock your Pocket Book. FINES* ROLLER ILOtfR  .. *, j ptP t « „„, 13b^iw|rh^ FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR (Auckland, .'No. U) 2id" M r 1b or v. MM, KM ARAB, NELSON, MOATB and CO, ft.d GOLDLEAFffia m Hook. 8 d Finest New Currants 0 6 „ , _, „ New Valencia Raisins per lb 0 U ™J.G»nnd Coffee 1r 4d, la6d »d Finest French Prunes, per lb k 010 v . l8 t °d lb Good Stewing Prune* „ 0 7 *«»eat Out Loaf Sugar 34, d per lb Fine Sago, 71bs for 1 0 j™?*-Sugar 6d per lb Finest New Sultanas, per lb 0 U i a]* e*lsed Sugar 5d per lb Gcod Eleme Raisins, per lb 0 Sk Golde« Sy*up 2!b M * 41b ls» *Ib la M» Fine Muscatels, per lb, Bd, le. and la 4d „ 14Ib £* 3d i 28Ib 6* 6d, 66! b 11s 3d Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 SuPe»°f Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, flh Is Id, Flake Tapioca, 71bs at 1 0 n Ulb 3^ 281 b «*. 661 b I©s 9d I Tiraaru Oatmeal, per 251 b bag 2 6 Xrf se. and Blackwell's Essences td bot. i Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 £ olonial Essences from 5d bottle Lewis' Prfce Bacon, by roll or side Kesence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle per lb 07* £ cave * ood lld» Mellia'e Food Is id Lawia' Prize Hams, per lb 08| ge?? ere ? ood ls Hd and 3s 6d per tin St George's German Sausage, per lb 1 0 Kobln6°»a patent Groats and Barley 9d Finest Kcfined Lard, per tin 0 6 M , pcs lJ? . . , Cooking Figs „ 0 7 Neleori 8 Jeknne loz. packet 6d Preserved Ginger „ 0 8 '> ."'"glass, I<b packet 8d Unstated OoJburat 0 8 Corn Flour 3d lb New Dates „ 0 6 Brown s Ma«e Sjour 3d lb New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, ««»'««» odlb, Queensland Arrowroot U and citron, per lb 0 8 Cocoa ilb lOd. *lb Is 84 71b Tins Lemon Peel for 3 9 £ Bn, Cocoa 3s 3d per lb Edniond's Baking Powder, 6d and *"* 8 [ J oc°» *'*> 4*d. *lb 8R lib U 4*d lid per tin 8 Auslebrook's Coco, |lb 4d, lib 7Jd Sicily Almonds, per lb 1 4 ™™° *\* i}™* 6« P« cake Jordan Almonds „ 2 4 Jfi krnaid Hilk 7* 3d d ;Zt 7*d tin Barcelona Nuta  0 8 G ldf n Vale Mllk 5a 6d dca, 6d tin Walnuts 0 8 Biscurxs, I'eaNurs ,', 0 5 J»Jjey Lunoh 3Jd lb by tin or sjd lb lib Th sSt George's Jams, 4s 6d Jj" 6*" » „ . . t d< Z3 n, per tin 0 5 %"?*• ™T'« 6Jd & *>J or -«d lb lib Rnspberry Jam, 6e6ddoz.. tin 0 6 J*" I'!^ VVine '» »• „ 2l'b Jars Gooseberry Jam, per jar 1 0 "'ch, le* dlb by tin, or «d lb lib „ OroswaudßlackweU'sMar. ?' pl\B^^ed *d lb '• «>r 4|d lb malade 0 9 J. s"^5"^ M>Xt:d H* „ or 6d lb Concentrated Jellies—Lemon. Rasp-, Des?, ce rf.fc 1! el^ d,|: b » or lOd lb be.ry, Vanilla-pint packets, !.:» nsja'di 6Jd Jb „ or 6d lb 5,6 d doz f per packet 0 6 *-UUBn. a' ;• „ n „ DeVere's Jelly Powders, assorted -^nrwflaktß 4^d lb „ er 5d 1 b flavourp, per packet 0 6 V ater °»« »  Bird Seed-Hemp, Rape, Canary, ibO 3 .^8" Nuts 64 3 b „ or 6dlb- Lineeed, whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 °, 00 f Gn. b ?i]lb » or S3 lb CHBmoAis. . Cracknels Is Id lb fi orls^dlb Morton's Cream of' Tartar, per lb 1 3 „„, „. _ *"""T7" „ Carbonate Soda „ OS 2 21 b Tlns Preserved Fruits, apricota aad „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 0111 P®aohes>Jd per tin „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 2J!b Mount Hamilton peaw lOd tii» „ A lam, powdered „ 0 6 g.ne&t White S»go7ib B , Is „ Refined Sdlipetre „ 0 6 *f , m go ot Ta Pioo» 6ibs, Is ,» Borax, powdered „ 0 8 Flake Tapioca 7ibs, Is „ Sulphur „ 0 6 Rice 6ib ? is. O r 2^dib Waging Soda 0 1 gr.o.v" d Rl«? k 3i d B Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb 1 ' Pearl Barley 61bs Is, or 24, dlb Day & Martin's paste Biaoklng.doz. 0 4^. Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb Nixey's Black Lead per dot, 0 9?1 H«icot Beans Ui lb Peerless Glow per bot. 0 6 Mac"on 1 J and Vermicelli Is lOd box ot Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 ,9 6J lb , In tins 0 7 Flft 8 Brand Pickles 9s 6d per do«; or lOd Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 ■ P6!^" 1? « . . M Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 ° and B Carrie Powder 10s per dot ot lid Ecckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 °°™* at George's Blue, 0 8 teller s Sauce i-pinfc BM, pints ls 3d bot. Oolman's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Lea *nd f eHm s Sa°°«> I'piQt Is 4d, plntf Mb tins 10|d, |lb tins 6d ri no i s c . Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Our Own Sauce J-pint sd, pint 9d 71b tins 6s 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb Anchovy Sauce ls 3d pint bottle  . Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14>b ,T oba?o^r™ k»B Jono 5s »b i Nallrod bag, Is 3d *s6d Ibj Derby 5s 6d lb,»Golden-' Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb «»Ble «f Pfr lb . White Pepper (guaranteed pure) ls 41 lb °Mldjf"~BJgetri« btewnne, or Eclipse Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 21b Js 10d Jf d \ b J Paraffine Wax (plain or fluted) Washdyke „ lib 10d, 21b Is 6d «3d b«* 12a 6d box {National Sperm lib Tin Rabblb m Jelly 7d, 21b,jl0d and Is bF opx 7|d lb; Bedroom Candle^ vxumrmm. self-fitting, 12 In box, lOd ; Price Salmon, Californtan Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting Carnage Candles 8 and 10, lOd packets lOi, Cccktail lld~per tin Matches-Pjaids 4s per >«»«, 4U do* Sard nes, Albert patent opener Is per tin WOO V. stas, Bell's, 4s l©d de%, M I „ Small, 4d and 4|d, large 7d and box J WOO Vestas. German, 3s lOd 7 i d dcz,4d box j 250 Vestas, Bell's, ls 6d Sar^ines, m tomato sauce, 4£d par tin d( \ 2d b«i ? £ a£tty> B and M, 8d Morton's Fresh Herrings, M 7d, kip- fj>&t*L tk pered lOd, Herrings m tomato sauce »*•«*• Colman s, 5 b pkh Bid lb 103 per tin »» LlJy» Per llb box M Red Herring 9ab ls, or 100 fish 10s 8d «or^ | {a'ch ß Gl»™> 1" d^; Hd packet Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Pears' Fuller's n»rth and Violet Powdtr, Preserved Bloaters lOd per tin CmJhoTlo. block, Bd, or 2s 3d de ß "———• Vaseline 5d and 9d jar, lib tina 1b 9d Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and 10d bobtle Pare Glycerine 6i at:d 9d fcottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per bottle Washing Soap— Silkstone 10d bar or 10s Hudsot's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is 6d box St. Jacob's Oil 2, JSd. Pain Killer Is 4d \ MoLeod's almond scented 9d bar, 103 Bonning'on's Irish Moes Is and Is 10 i 6d box \ Seigel's Syrup In 9d and 3a bobtle Bawllng's almond scented, 9d bar, 9e Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box lid box Beecham's and Seigel'a Is 5d box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts Cd do* Bond's Cleanser, 6d bar, 63 3d box Eno'a Fruit Salts 3s 3d bottle Barilla Ash 8d bar Fluid Magnesia ls bottle Sunlight soap Is per box, 4id bar Hood's and Ayer's Saißaparilla 4s 8d bot. Lifebuoy (Carbolie)i Is 4d box, 6d bar Condy's Fluid ls sd, Lung Preserver ls Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4in Barry's Tricopberus Is 5d bottle box, Is box Blue Derwent Potatoes 2b lid sack Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 63 6d Brat) 3a 3d sack > ' doz Oieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each| SUNDKIES. Brown Windsor, lib bar 10d, 10 tablets Fow , Ketti :§Oyd coi]s gg d md§ tor ls js g 8d * Glycerine Soap, Mb bars 4<?, lib bars;Bd Linseed Oil, 6-gal Drum 14s 6d Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt Caßtor oa 4 ' f f } 13 Moa Hops, loose Is 4d, and Is 6d lb pressed She Nettln | (0R) m dfi 26a JPl'r 11, 1 ™9'! 811?^^! tle oj ■ Staples 3d lb, Bibs la Lleblg's Extract Meat Is 9d per ]« Na J 3 3d lb g ibs v Washboards, wood, lid, a lnc.l,2d Boss Lanterns Is 3d each American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, ls 9d, Is Hd



Full Illustrated Price last, containing 29 pages, free on application Tcimi : Prompt Nott Cash with ths Orders- No^charge for packing case;, and all orders delivered free at railw' and within a two miles radius of Ashbarton. FIiETCHEP *y station EAST STREET, ASHBU*"* m r^ i Wh.lwal^" BROS., J .**. SUPPLY STORFS



/> / SAVED EVERY J& O YEAR, BY PORCHASING TOUE GROOERIIS, ETO., JTROM FLETCHER EROS. Special Notice to those who buy oa credit—-Hard Facts for Hard Figurea ________ , . _ Are you good at Figures Can you maict __ „___ mental calculations, or do you nit Penoi PAY CASH AND SAVE ?&2j'r&[SS£3*££ £matioal problem, propounded by our Price 4^ _D Lwt—in yonr head or with penoll—rofc' 3* 3w 'I* 0' .°w Pf'cea from the prices you are charged by buying on Credit, Mdiwe 51 A YEAB. Pound! you would cave m a year & Vm* _ oh»«ing your Groceriei from uj J ————-—- -■■ - t , ihiijil.i., 11 iim>n 1111. INTEBFRISB, Leaders m Our Line—lmitated but not EgualUd. Like a Oat Watches a Mooie-Wa watch to give you Lowml Prices and Highest Values.



FIRST SPRING SHOW OF LACES AND SILKS. "TITTE Beg to advise our Customer of the arrival of Ship ments of JAPANESE SILKS m all the Art Shades of the Season. Ihese goods are specially adapted for Table Decorations, DrapingSj etc;, and are stocked m several widths and pieces. T^o Cases of new LACK GOODS now showing, CUE FIRST GENERAL SHOW OF THE SEASON TAKES PLACE OS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AND FOLLOWING DAYS, , MITCHELL & TURNER.



fiT S«.¥ SPBIN6 GOOD.S ANDREW ORE IS ' ly opening up New Shipments of ■r. Spring Goods for the Season. PRINTS, MUSLINB, GLOVES. SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, BLOUSE MATERIALS, KID GLOVES. DRESS GOODS IN ALL THE LEADING STYLES. Beautiful Trimmed College and Rook STRAW EATS; also (Jentlemen'i Strawi m all the leading makes. IMILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, Etc, Very New and Up-to-date. DRESSMAKING TURNED OUT STYLISH AND ATTRACTIVE. Excellent Sit Guaranteed, £17 108 — LADIES; <fe GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES — $1? 10s THE HIGHEST GBADS, ALSO NEW CHAINLESS CYCLE, NET — £20. LATEST* AN» MOST UP-TO-DATE. ANDREW O.RR.



JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIF), SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, ABHBUBTON, "DIGS to call attention to the*|£act that he has now opened op a HARDWARE DEPARTMENT In the ghop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which has been refitted, >nd furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked — CASH <P BICES — m pU h figures, JOHN T. COOCH,? BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. DRAPEIiY DEiPEEY DKAPEEY CLOTHING CLOIHING CLOTHING BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS mHE .HAVE A FRESH AND COMPLETE STOCKIOF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES Which they Offer to the fublic at the LOWEST POSSIBLE [P BICES] OonsiuUat with Honest Trudiog, All Goods Marked in|Pl»in Figure! INSPECTION INVITED. t-\ ,_ GEANT AND MOORE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS.



FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd^ WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT} HORSE FAIR Wilt be held on THUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., lm> X FRIBDLANDEB S 9162 Auctioneer! ,



AROABE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. I HAVE received instructions from Mr «• who is leaving tin district, to cell— OHE3TNU3J GELDING; good harsen horse. GIG AND HARNESS. Beeston Humber Bicycle A quantity of extra Harness. Sals at 1 o'clock. 9 220 D- TIH>MAS i Auctioneer



DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. ~ "* HORSE ~A R A D E. SATOBDAyT"sBPL 28. I WILL OFFER, on adoounb of rariom Clients, at the Arcade, on the above date, after the Parade— SEVERAL DRAUGHT STALLIONS AND PEDIGREE MARES. Spread Eagle, Wallace, Commander, Enterprise; Bay Colt, 3yrs, by Cavalier; also Chestnut Stallion, 3y«, by Vanquisher. __ On account of a Client. IB AY MARE, bred by the Hon. Matthew Holmes, m foal to Crown Prince, Bay Mare, 6yrs, by Crown Prince. £* GOOD MARES.-Fall pedlgre* at s»Je My Ordinary Sale will start at 12 30. Pedigree Stock immediately after the Parade DAVID THOMAS, • I'O Auctioneer



O iJELDONVS Books, complete edition, 2d O eath ;Mr Dooley, In Peace and War, 81 ; The Kingdom of Mammon ; With m England ; A Bunch of Cherries; Cherry Ripe (H. Mathers), 8d ; She, 8d ; Sign of th« Cross, 8d; Mrs Harrison Lee'u Books; Mis Plumpkins 6d, and Marriage ai d Heredity la.—H. M. Jones. STBAWB, Flowers, Ribbon*, Buclrngß, G'ovei», Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Print", Embroideries, Calicoes, Klannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capea and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcokn's. JUST unpacked 800 volumes of choice Books, direct from the Publishers, comprising Reward Bookß, Sheldon'* Books m fancy bindings, Dictionaries, Poet*, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Birthday Books, Toy Picture Books, Colonial Library Editions of the latest Books, and cheap editions 8d each. The above were bought for cash, and are marked at the lowest prices, special discount for quantities to schools, libraries, etc.—A. H. Williams, Tanored Street.



Ashburtoa Furniture Warehouse. — WICKER ANT'FANCY CHAIRS — In New ,'and Choice l?lw^ri^MW Cushions, Desisns at Xdß3h J At Prices to ■uit-a"» Seduced Prices. f^^^^^Jp wf^^^^ from 5/6 eacbs Linoleums, Carpets, A choice asacrtment Toilet Ware, etc. W^^^^^^^A Cushions, to. choose FtT-tNITURU of all kinds made on fch« Premises. Large Stocks of BED3TEADS always on hand and arriving direct from .Makers. T. H. UJNDrTIL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite JAbcadb.



WANTED FOUND~3lack and Tan Sheep Dog. Apply to W. H. Fawcbl!!, Allenton. 9 198 FRESH Oyitera, Fresh Whitebait. Sohnapper, Terokee, Cod, Ling, and Smoked Fish by express To-night; also Freah Rabbits.—J; H, Jewitt. opposite Maid Office. 9 218 \ WANTED Known—That we have juab received 100 pain of Men's Velvet ; Cord Trousera, good for hard wear, to be cleared ab 5a 6d, 5s 9d, 6s 9&— Mitcheix Abtd Turner S WANTED— Mtn for Carting Bricka and Timber to Spr«*deagle from Ash barton. Apply G Lba, Hopelands, Ash burton 9 203 WANTED— One or two Contract Plough Teams ab Haokbhorne. — Apply Thomas Harrison 9 208 M"~W~rTTs HUGHES^ Certißc^ted Ladiea' Nurse, takes m accou<3hA menb cases ab her residence, Triangle, Ashburbon. Every cars &ad attention given. g BARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lob of Odd lines, *' Samples and Remnants, ab special prices ta clear, m order to make room for New Spring- Goods now landing.—Barrets Bbos, " The Hall," East Sbreeb, Ashbugfcon. fOolo^iaT and linpTrted)- V^ Ryflgrass, Cocksfoob, Peas, Maneel, Carrot, Rape, and Turnip Seed of best auality, ab very low prioes.«~J. Thomas, Savalopk Street. | ARRETD BROS.' Spedal Clearance Sale now on. A lob of Odd llaea, S&mplea and Remnants, at special prices to clear, m order to make room, f&r New Spring Qooda now landing.—Ba^rete Bros, " fflhe ( Hall," E«t Street Aabbarftoa . ' ' *



FORJNOIOESTION_ LOSSOF APPETITE A Household Remedy Throughout Queensland. We give the following testimony from Mr." Frank P. Peacock of Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland, whose experience is iv exact accord with thousands of others: "I have used Dr.Ayer'sSarsaparflla m my family for indigestion, loss of appetite, and as a tonic, with very satisfactory results. I have been pleased to recommend it to my frienda and m many cases they have used it with equal satisfaction. AVER'S is a household remedy throughout Queensland. It is the kind that cures." For constipation \n\v.\ Dr. Ayor's Tills. Tlioy promptly re'icvo jind surely euro. Take them With l)r. Av.-v'i ■-■■... .,:■•:■■..■ . ■•■ .-i.'s (m; otlier.



LAST FEW DAYS OF THE GREAT REALISATION SALE A LL GOODS MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. IVO OFMTJEK IC-JEJFUSIfiD. BARGAINS FOR EYEiYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON. IAKORED STREET.



NOMINATIONS musb be m the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colots of the riders; also the necessary amount In cash, by 9.30 p ra, on TUESDAY, October 10, at Devane's Hotel, Ashburton. Owners are reminded that, m accordance with Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horae be handi capped, unless the nomination fees are paid at time of entty. All riders or drivers must i wear proper racing costumes. HANDICAPS will be declared on or about TUESDAY, 17ch October ACCEPTANCES will close at 9.30 p m, on TUESDAY, 24ch October, at Devane's Hotel ITive per cent, will be deducted fcom all gross winnings for expenses, The attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition ol the Baoing Track, whiah ii m complete older. % 75 W. SIMPSON, Secretary.



PBOGBAMME. 1—1.15 p m—Handicap Maideh (saddle), of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s; two miles 2—2 p m —Fabmbrs' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 sots from the stake ; confined to horses the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owner prior to the Ist August, 1899, and trained m the County since that date ; nomination, 10s ; acoepfcance, 10a ; two miles 3—2.40 p m—Lagmhob Handicap (harness), of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake; nomination, 17a 6d ; acceptance, 17s 6d two miles 4—3,15 pm- Handicap Selling Race (saddle), of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s ; one mile and ahalf 5—4 pm—Ashborton Handicap (saddle), of 40 bovb ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy; two miles 6—4.30 p m—P:lectric Handicap (harness), 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; nomination, 12s 6d ; acceptance, 13s 6d ; one mile and a-half 7—5 p m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys, second horse 3 soys from the stake ; nomination, 12a 6d ; acceptance, 12a 6d ; one mile



Pa»SiDKNT~Donald McLean, Esq; Vice- Pbbbident—P Devane, Bsq; Stewards —Messrs J Small, E J Henry, J Mo Conochie, J Devery, Daniel McKendry, F McOafferty, and J McCormick ; Judgb —Mr D McLean; Starteb—Mr R J Henry; Clerk of Scales—Mr R Fried lander; Clerk of Goubse—Mr George Keller; Handioappeb—Mr H Brlnkman ; Timekeepers —Messrs D Thomas, J Lewie, and J Miller.



Sporting. A SHBUSTON TROTTING CLUB. SPKING MEETING, TO BB HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBURTOW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1899. (Under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association.)



A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. PTSHOSE about to BUILD wilt do well to JL pay a visit to my Office m the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OP LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc, may be seen. PLANS ONLY 1* PER CENT A. AGE 11 ARCHITECT Etc. WANTED Known—That our Fret Show of Spring Goods will take place on Saturday, September 2, and fo'lowing day?. 25 Cists already opened,—Mitchell and TORNER.



PUBLIC NOTICES. FOR SALE. Vjn A T E R T O~n"" SECTIONS. ! Nob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. Full particulars and price from 91219 H. W. BARRELT, Arcade.



TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /COMMODIOUS Premises m Tancred \J Street, aaltable fur Shop or Store, at present occupied by Mr F. S Malcolm. Possession can be given abaufc the middle of next week T. BULLLCK. ' SUBURBAN PROPERTY. ' 5 A O R E S, 5 Good Land, all m grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site fgr a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK.



t. BULLOCK. ""SATURDAY, Sbpt^-ST" Ql AORBB, 61 HINDS | Leased from the Crown. MR T. BULLOCK ha* received instruc tions from Mr John Sshth to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date: — His interest m Lease from the Crown of R S. 35874 and 56156, containing 61 acres, 3 roods, 2 parches, situated near Hiuda Railway Station. Watered with Cmn'y water races. Rental to the Crown—ls 3d per acre. Further particulars on application, T, BULLOCK, 9166 Auctioneer SHOP and Dwelling, centrally situated m Moore Street. Rental—6a 6d per week; T. BULLOCK , , ___________ 3 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 3 Fronting Alford Forest Road. Nos. 28, 29, and 30, each containing about Quarter-acre, just below the en tranca to the Woollen Factory, on tho opposite site of the road. To be Bold separately or m one block. Ea^y terms For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.