MAYFIELD NOTES.

From Our Own Correspondent.

LECTOR", The Roy F H Spencer, on behalf of the British *nd Foreign Bible Society, delivered an intereatiug lecture on VV. dnesrUy evening i m the schoolroom here, i ruler the auspicea of the Mutual Lnp.^vi'inetit AsßOjiation. The room w«s c:owitd. Ihe ltolurer illus trated by iimelig'it th< various branches of tho Society, and the lid'tsient clas-ses of people reached by i>s operation*. He also stated the enormous number of bibles, etc , distributed throughout) the world through this medium. The S'-o'ety is entirely un rit'Hcmii}&'4Gnal &s regards proti'Siaui^m, and Mr Speßoer Bpeoially drew atteuttoa to the Btability of the severuu Datl-ns wi.tre the bibla ia freely read. Hymns were rung by tba uudieuce, at intervals during the evening. Mr Ha n occupied the ohair, A good oolleo tioD wae contributed at the close of the entertftiamaot. BCHOOL COMMITTEE!. At the usual Committee meeting held ou Monday evening the cleaning of the school w»a let to Mra H Brennan for the ensuing term. SPRING, Spring ie beginning to make its appearance rapidly both m pastures and gardens, and the hot nor'westera of the past few days hare brought the coil into *>he proper condi tion for receiving the seeds, and all the teams are very busy getting the land into order. I noticed today (Friday) that the kutnmn sown grain ia booming along nioely. rRIOH OF HOUSES. Horses are at & premium here, as ia moat paces m this Island, and J pity the farmer who has to purchose them now.

THE ASHBURTON #UAtfDIAN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER il, 18»0.

Printed and published by Hknry Willis of Peter Streeb, Ashburton, for the Proprie. tors, at their Printing Office, Burue t Street), Aabburton, MONDAY, September U W\



OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TT ISIT S Aehburtou and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS IS AN OLD PROVERB, i so MESSRS Morrow^ Bassett & Co, TXT ANT ALL OWNERS OF McOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS To bring them into their Yard at once, they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and ao save the riuh of having them done at the last moment. All work done is of the highest %V6JLOnr t to be m keeping with the KING OF HARVESTERS, THE McCORMICK. M, PRIEST, Manager.



A OABD MRS A fl fi LA RIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, ajto SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms oo Application. MISS CARSON. npEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For termß, etc, apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near W&kanui Road East. Iqs LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the !» twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal la the Best and Oheapoat Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used is the Woollen Factory and Cantwt bury Floor Mill*. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.



REMOVAL NOTICE. "TvUßlNGßuildingJOperatioiis I have EEMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A,. R. J.~GUY, HADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. MRS McGREGOR has taken over tha Refreshment Rooma at tke oorner of Eaab and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Publia Generally, Hob Luncheon Daily from 12 tc i. Hob Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at aill hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob'b Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tanored Streeb mENDERS wanted for the tale of 600 L pairs of boots.—Apply to Millob Zealandia Boot -Store.



E. W. HAKMSR NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PKEMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, have much pleasure m stating that m fntui c I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As relation at the corner of West Street and Havelook street (the Loan aad Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES, CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. I 132 E. W. HANMER A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. THOSE about to BUILD will do well pay a visit to my Office ia t ! Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be eeen. My Extensive Pr*otice as a Britis Architect for many years m London enabl me to introduce the most Useful Hooseho Conveniences, oombined with Elegance an Economy. A. AGEE ARCHITECT Etc'



THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited; ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS G. MEDDINS, (Successor to W. Congreve) THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, Opposite Aroade, "DESPECTFULLY invites inspection of J\ his large and varied Stock of — GARDENING TOOLS — — GARDENING TOOLS — —IGARDENING TOOLS — Including— Digging and Ladies' Spades, Trowels, Garden Rakes and Hoes, Weeding Forks, Dutch Hoes, Digging Forks, Hedge Shears, Prun. ing Knives, Syringes, and Shears, etoi Also,-— BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY, AGENT FOR— SCOTT'S AND BARNINGHAM'3 X A ]\ G E 8. EEGISTER GRATES In Great Variety, G. MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IK ON MOIXCJ-ESlti



NICOLL BROS. . ISLINGTON FBLTILISERS FuR GARDEN USB MAY be obtained m Cwfc. and half Cwt Bags from NICGLL BROS,, District) Agents NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. EAPE, Ciovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgrasa, etc., at lowest} market prices. NICOLL BROS., East Street FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to oonsign Sheep on their own account can book space at an; time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with ua. 1 jNICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, | OHRISTGHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 3 V¥7 E ARE CASH BUYEHS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES, nicollTbros., East Street, Ashbarton.



OPENING DAY OF GYGUNG SEASON. ■\7OUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and X Plated m time for the Opening Day, from 20a, at OATES, LOWRY *| GO'S t WORKS, Burnett Street. W, A. Sohwabtz, Manager. Stud Notices " SEASON 1899. OWNERS of Stallions are reminded thab the Ashburton Mail and j Ashbukton Guardian off t r the best medium .for advertising their horses, as all the farmers m the connty take one or \ other of these papers. Those intending 1 to advertise would do well to communicate with the Manager at the office of this paper before the Horse Parade. Advertising for the season and cards printed at lowest rates. A T MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking gale- ix Pinaforee and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3a 6d Ladies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d • Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from la,' Trimmed Millinery half price.Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. ORPINGTONS* — Prize anD Pullets for SaIe.—JfBLHAM YABds Ashburtoni



-TIMBER TIMBER TIMBER. X\f& have now Landing ex "GISBORNE," "ZIOR," and "ROSA MOND," a large Stocks of SEASONED WHITE AND BED PINE, ALSO— Kauri Timber and Laths. THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COUNTY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f Shag Point Coal Company AfumTQ wnu J Weatport Coal Company AGENTS FOR A Royal loßurance Company I Springfield Pottery Company Telephone-~14 &J. 5, Pq b ox gg



FINAL CLEARANCE FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, DURING which the Whole Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING muat be Disposed of. GOODS AT YOUK OWN PBICES. LOOK AT THESE PRICES:— Roßlyn Fingering •• 2a 6d per lb I Men's Tweed Overcoats .. 20s each White Qailts .« •• 2s lid each I Men's Mackintosh Overcoats .. 21s each Fringe Door Slips •« •• Is each Men's Tweed Suits .. .. 21s 6d each All Linen Tabling .;  7Jd per yard Men's White Shirts  .. 2s lid each Fast Dye Navy Serge ls6d per yard Men's Silk Ties .. •* 6d each Dresi Goods at Half Ooßfa Men's Hats .. .. .. Is eaoh THE ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE SOLD^ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET.



I " God MADE the «• god made the Country, Man made Uf£ ill THE CGIiHTfiY Country, Man made the Town. "-Co^pt r THE Town "—Co wper IS Pleaßanter, as well as Healthier, than Life m Town—but it comes more expensive, chit fly— THF REASON > Because—Prices are fo much Higher m the ( THE REASON *" *** ? i Country than they are m the Town. ( WHY ? This is just why so many Ladies shop with up, for by doing so they nob only find MUCH / OUB PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN 1 MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER ! But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice, LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with US- Shopping by Post ( Shopping by Post Costs Noting but 2 X V P()ft T ! Costs Nothing but A2d STAMP. ( J-'J-J~Vy^A. Agd gTAMPt All that Ladies residing m places distant from Christchuroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly as possible, enoloae stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at onoe to us. £?«£» I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST ISffiS. . Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came m person to our establishment and did her buying at the counter. OUR SPECIAL , —*—, eSHIFMJSNTS ,—*—* f «ot \ I JUST } |o ™} (PIIIRG & SUMMER COiDS ! =j Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY,! DRESSES, SUNSHADES, ' MEN'S AND 801S 1 CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc, (for mftde-toorder Suits and Sin?)? fl^--mentt) have ju3t been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnpniaN A f Iranih/a Latest Novelties Newest Styles OfJGI/101l HIdUIIVU Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, ! specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, i E. 0.) !fITSSI. I OUK ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE \ SIS. qF SP«IiNO JLJSJO SUMMER GOODS, Is now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write for one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any addren m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Our Goods are / LADIES \ Oxm GooDS ABK Cheaper, Fresher, 1 Cheaper, Feesher, HmSSSH should write for fcZZS ™-~*™-i PATTERNS! r iNWtCora" W. STRANGE & CO., MEROLIANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DUAPMIS, OHRISTCHUBOH. 9 56



FIEST SPRING SHOW OF LACES AND SILKS. TX7E Beg to advise our Customers of the arrival of Ship ments of JAPANESE SILKS m all the Art Shades of the reason. Ihese goods are specially adapted for Table Decorations^ DrapingSj etc., and are stocked m several widths and pieces. Two Cases of new LACE GOODS now showing. OTJR FIRST GENERAL SHOW OF THE SEASON TAKES PLACS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, AND FOLLOWING DAYB, MITCHELL & TURNER. (&• NEW SPRING GOODS ANDREW ORR TS Daily opening up New Shipments of 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 Rock STRAW HATS; also Gentlemen's Straws m all the leading makea. MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, Etc, Very New and Up-to-date. DRESSMAKING TURNED OUT STYLISH AND ATTRACTIVE. Excellent Sit Guaranteed. M 7 10S — LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES — $17 10s THE HIGHEST GRADE. ALSO NEW CHADLESS CYCLE, NET —£20. LATEST AND MOST UP 10 DATE. I ANDREW OUR.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES Wfi STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and ws mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Hhootere, 9s 6d 5 Children's Anklr^Sbraps, la s Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4b lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. , rf\» IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be rare you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTRRKT, ASHBUFT3N



GARDEN SEEDS *-*** I!Mll , ta , w G.AKDEN SEEDS NIMMO AND BLAIR'S CELEBRATED VEGETABLE SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS Id - PER PACKET — Id GARDEN TOOLS, GARDEN TOOLS, SPADES, SPADES, FORKS, FORKS, RAKKS, RAKISH HOES, HO)E8, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERB, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA'KKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 53



WANTED, rrrXPE WRITER for Sale" (Yost.) New JL and m perfect order. Apply Office of this paper. I AM now opening a lob of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am off-ring at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a ; at Ri Alcoen's. WANTED Known—You can now buy all oar well assorted and new Stock at Wale prices,—-Northcotk and H EFFORT), IjlOR Sale, Cheap—Six Doze*, o Children's ankle straps.-—Mhllob's Zealandia Boob Store. i NOTICE— We defy competition} you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — MbIiLOB'B Zeaiandia Boot Store. IHAVK for Sale, Children's School Books i — very cheap, — Mks Robinson, Wakanui Road. 9 |2 I]IOR SALE, at Great Reductions—The Whole of Mrs Alcorn's Stock New aud Fashionable Capes and Jackets including K.aiapoi-—over 100—Dress Good?, Flannel ettee, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &o. WANTED— Sixty strong men" to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mjellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Koowd—That our Fret Sho"w of Spring Goods will take place on Saturday, September 2, and following days. ! 25 Cases already opened,—Mitchell and TOBNEB. WANTED Known—That we are show iug a grand line of Fancy Flanellettes for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dressing Gowns afc 3 I per yard under usual prices. Mitchell & Turner. WANTi'-D Known Th;U the Sale of the A ire is now on ai ENoethcote , ND Hefl''OHd'.s, The Corner. \¥7~ANTKD —A dozen smart) Ladies to VV try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.-— Mellor's Zoa'amlia Boot Store. W.AIMiED Kuowu—(iood va^ue for littl money at JVlellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. IjIOUND~In Tancred Street, She cheapest _ and most reliable Boot Shop.— "vtELLoa's Zealandia Boob Store. Wr ANT E D Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoss m great variety at Mbllob's Zealaudia Bo« Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid'—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Btore. aRHE IT BROS? Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, S-unples and Remnants, at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—BAiutETT Bbos, <( The Hull," East Sweet, Aehburton. 4



PUBLIO POLICES. i T1 A. PL X V T> R(>T H X ■'-■ XI AKDL&Y X>KOTHKha. IN central Ea«t Street ntands the chop v hure nil pednsfrians e-houid stop To inspect tho window, whereupon Was formerly the naina of Joh!', Of Hardley Brother;. The window's dressed m stylish taste, The goods i re m clue order placed, For the art of "dressing" Harry kuows And the stuff to best advantage shows At. EUrdley Brothers. They've rods, and minnows, reels and fl.es —The bset that science can dcvi.c— For the use of him who claims to be 3,Apuoatorial devotee At Hardley Brothers. They've kerosene, and other lamps i For drawing room, or ploughing camps, | They've lampa by which you bake or boil, And use the minimum of oil At Hard ley Brothers. If you're m search of something rare In good and strong enamel ware, It's there, m e/ery form and sizs To gladden ali housekeepers* eyes At Hardley Brothers. Mechanici' tools of every trade Are m this window well displayed ; They've tools to suit the handy man As weli as the skilful artisan At Hardley Brothers, They've instruments for cutting gorse, For shearing sheep, or clipping horse; They've wringers, cutlery, and clocks, And dynamite to split the rocks At Hardley Brothers. Bat step ins'de, and look around. And there, from ceiling to the ground A goodly show will meet your gaze, And fill your soul with much amaze At Hardley Brothers. They've hinges, aashweights, varnish, glue, They've locks, and window fastenings too ; They've nails, and staples, and indeed, There's everything the builders need At Hardley Brothers. I They've picks, shovels, forks, and spades, They've reaping hooka, and mowing blades, In short, they all hardware retail From a dynamo to a ahingle nail At Hardley Brothers. The stock's so large, perhaps you caa'b See just exactly what you want; So, of our assistant please enquire, And he'll produce what you desire At Hdrdley Brothers. He'll also the workshop show you to, Where Mr John will welcome you j He wields the tools of trade again, And •• grafts " away with might and main At Hardley Brothers. And, if you are on building bent), He'll show you the proper implement For curving iron, and bending pipe, And gutters of the latest type At Hardley Brothers. They've ridgiDg, zinc, and steel, and lead, And roofing iron that's warranted To resist the force of the fiercest gale, If you fix it on with the famous nail Of Hardley Brothers. They make these " Star " lead nails with ease, Like shelling the proverbial peas, It's a secret how the work is done, But you get them by the pound or ton At Hardley Brothers. Perchance some spouting you require, Or, to a bath or tank aspire, To seek elsewhere would be but vain, When you the prices ascertain From Hardley Brothers. Majbe, your boiler pipe has burst, Or by the bella your life is cursed— They'll fix the pipe, the belis they'll ring, For they understand the mystic thing At Hardley Brother?, If you occupy the houre you own, And you possess a telephone, V v will all other firms eschew, And ring up, " Number Thirty-two— Hardley Brothers !' And forthwith, from their staff of ten, Industrious, ekil'ed, and sober men, (No matter what the weather's like), They'll aend you one on foot or bike From Hardley Brothers. The work's m oharge of Mr Sam, A conscientious business man ; To keep a promise he will try, And Hardley ever tells a lie— A* Hardiey Brothers.



Chronic IBiarrhoi'ft Cnrtil My mother Buffered witn chronic diar rhoea for several months, bhe was attended ay two physicians who at last pronounced her case hopeless. Shs procured oue 25-cent bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and five doses gave her permanent relief. I take pleasure m recom mending it aa the beat on the market —-Mrs F E Watson, Aiken, Ala. Sold by Ashbur ton Drug Company. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, oared of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nioholson'a Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to hia Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drams may have them free. Apply to Tepartmeßt, NS, The Institute, "Longoott," Guonerabury, London, W, England. Smoke New Venu..



npO Stand m Ashbunon and Travo surrounding the well - known Trotting Stallion PBINCE IMPERIAL, B/ Harnbeltoniftn Bell Boy—Prinoeee, Terms, 4 guineas ; groomage fee ss. For further particulars apply to j. modonnell, 9 26 Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING. - - rpHAT You c*n SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PIGKFOBD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East-Street, Ashburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. E*se and Comfort Studied. Skill>nd Judgment being exercised as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Brjog^Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFUrU, Late McDonald & MoDiakmid. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jubc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN » RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all ►Jzas'and allotted wilh the eve*- BBting G & J detachable Tyre.j "THE IU»IBLE»,' CALLED INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARE^ FrTTED WITH G & J TTRILSi P. THOMAS, ALFKKD MAKIIN, TOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK t) WORK DUNK. Rai.ges aud Copper- Bet. Orders strictly attended to. Address— WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. THE ART OF SINGING, MBS HE! BERT STEEL mEACHER OF SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION. Address—Havelock Street West. Tcrmß, &<%, on apportion, 5 17S