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[uom's mis>unh-ooFTU«Ht. i Wimbledon. , London, July 21. The final tics for the Queen’s prize were shot off at Wimbledon, when the highest score was made by Volunteer Rulmer, of Lincolnshire Regiment. Official Denial. ■ In the House of Commons, to-night, Lord- Randolph Churchill, Secretary ", for India, gave an official denial to the statement recently madeby the Standard newspaper to the effect that Meruchak had been ceded to Russia in exchange ■ for Zulfikar Pass. PCitCO- The Hon *F, Stanley informed the House that a gradual reduction of the Imperial forces would take place so far as was consistent with the safety of the -Empire. Seduction. The Secretary for the Colonies, the Hon F. Stanley, informed the House that a gradual. reduction of the Im perial force would take place in South Africa so far as was consistent with the security of Bechuanaland. Collision. , , _ London, Joly 22. News Is to hand of a maritime dis - aster on the coast of Cornwall causing considerable loss of life. The s.s. Cheerful came into collision with the S. G. Blanden, with the reside that the former vessel sank immediately, thir teen persons perishing by drowning. Kassala Cairo, July 21. ,The Egyptian Government are in receipt of intelligence stating that the garrison at Kassala was attacked by rebel Arabs about the middle of June. A severe engagement took place, last ing two days, at the expiration of which time the assailants were repulsed with b a loss of fully 3,000 killed. (Received July 23, 2.50 p m.) Parcels Post. London, J oly 22. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, has taken the initia tive towards establishing an Australian parcel post, and a conference has been arranged to take place next week be tween the Australian Agents-General ■ and Lord John Manners, the British Postmaster-General, when the subject will be fully considered. TheMakdL Cairo, Jaly 22.

A messenger arrived at Assouan to day from Gal Ra, bringing news that the Mahdi died of smallpox, on June 29 last.

AUSTRALIAN.

[MUTBR's TKLBOBAM8 —OOFIMGHT.] Shipping. . Melboubnb. Yesterday. r Arrived this morning—R.M.S. Par ramatta. Mr Allison Smith. In the Legislative Council, last night, oil the motion of Colonel Smith, mem ber for Ballarat, the Hon Mr Gillies, Minister of Railways, laid upon the table of the House a paper relating to the recent appointment of Mr Allison Smith, of New Zealand, as Assistant -Locomotive Superintendent of the Railways.

- Financial Statement. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Hon Mr Service, Colonial Trea surer, brought down his Financial State ment to-night The revenue for the past year was L 6,290,000, excluding a q, balance of L6 14,000 with which the year commenced, and the expenditure for the same period L6,a 10,000. The balance at the end of the year is 1,392,000, and the actual surplus of receipts over expenditure is L 78,000. The Treasurer estimates the revenue for the forthcoming twelve months at L 7,000,000, and the expenditure for the siune period at L 6,950,000, the estimated balance at the close of finan cial years 18851886, being Lsi,ooo. The public debt is set down at L 28,600,000. In the course of his „ speeph Mr Service referred to the great " success which attended the action of the Government in reducing telegraphic charges from is to 6d per ten words, arid be announced that no fiscal changes have been made. Parliament. _ Hobart, Yesterday. ' The Tasmanian Parliament was opened yesterday by the Governor, Sir George Cumine Stratum. The speech dwells principally upon the preparations that bad been taken by the Govern ment to place the colony in an efficient state of defence, and announced that it Is proposed to raise a loan for the pur pose of carrying out the various public c jworks. : . ■ T [Received July 23,12.16 p.m ] Censured. Melbourne, To-day. The Board which were appointed to inyesdgate certain recent transactions finder the Leeds Act have sent in their report, censuring Mr Richardson for signing an application for land, lodged by Mr.Catnegre. Mr Faraall. ■ Stdnit, To-day. : Mr Faroall expresses an opinion that the early breaking up of the present administration may be expected, and is nupng, in political circles, his claim to Premiership, should such contingency • ■ • arise. (Bsostvad July 23, 1.6 p.m.) Federal Enabling Bill. Melbourne, To-day. Mr Murray-Smith the Victorian Agent-General, telegraphs to the Go ' verriment that the various colonial ' have, had an interview with the ■’> Hm F, Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, during which he expressed of the Government to re : r:\jadn clause 31 of- the Federation En- I" ‘/ abHpf Bill, omitting, however, the » secedum colony power f -to abrogate past legislation. ■dined* , dithe censure passed Board of Enquiry, the oa 'has tendered his lember of the Exccu -1y23(, 2.60 p.m.) BtaScrxire. To-day. morning—>Vairarapa,

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(PRB PBKH*- *H*OOIATION.I Poultry. Auckland, To-day. The Poultry Show to-day is the largest ever hold ia Auckland. There are 540 entries, including several from South. Unemployed. A meeting of the unemployed, convened by Gsrard, labor agitator, for 10 o’clock this morning, was attended by abcut a dozen persons. The convener did not tarn up. Nothing was done. The Stella’s Cruise. Wellington, To-day. The Stella has returned from Cape Palliser. The captaih reports having made a series of soundings of the ooaat, near the Cape, at from one and a half to two miles off shore. No soundings could be found at 260 fathoms, bat at about half a mile from shore a shoal was dis covered, on which roundings averaged from 6to 20 fathoms. This shoal has now been properly surveyed. Washed Overboard. Arrived—Ship Earl Derby, Capt. Kerr, 103 days from London. On June SO, at 3 a.m., while in Ist. 42 S, long. 61 E, John McNight, ordinary seaman, J. Brown, U. Bahr, J. Davis, W. Wills, A,B’.s, and H. N. Fisk, apprentice, were washed overboard sad drowned. At the time a heavy gale was blowing and the men were engaged in hauling main braces when a sea came and washed them away. Nothing could bo done to save them. West Coast Railway. Ob EifiTC hunch, To-day. Petitions to both Houses of the .Legis lature are being largely signed requesting them to accept the West Coast railway proposals, and expressing willingness to accept the responsibility imposed thereby. A meeting of the Canterbury guarantor 8 of the East and West Coast and Nelson Railway was held to-day and attended by 64 gentleman, representing the Indnatrial and mercantile interests of Canterbury. The Hon O. O. Bowen presided, and a resolution was passed unanimously ap proving of the terms offered for the con struction of the line, and congratulating the Government upon such terms having been obtained.

Go!d. m J Dunedin, To-day. The Invincible Company’s yield is 417 ounces from 1,011 tons. Deferred Payment. The Land Hoard considered the oases of 14 defaulting deferred payment selec tors, but it was decided to forfeit within a month in only ono case, bat reports aro to bo obtained from rangers as to the circumstances and occupation of the others. Funeral. Bev Goal ter’a funeral was attended by over 1,000 persons.

ffttE ASHBtJBTON GUARDIAN, ftHURSDA?, JULY 2S, 188 S



Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Outward Infirmities.—Before the discovery of these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, &c., were pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de* stroy the strength it was incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the it was inadequate to remove. Holloway’s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin, without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin iseases are in process of cure. Both Oint ment and Pills make the blood richer and | pmer, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery stale so fatal to many a boring under hronic ulcerations,—[Advt.l



Hop Bitters. Read it all. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN CO.’S HOP BITTERS ARE Tine Purest and Best Medicine Ever Made. They are .compounded from Hops, Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. The oldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth. They give NewT and Vigor to the Agtd add Infirm. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. .No matter what your feelings or symp tons are, or what the disease or ailment is, use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Don’t wait until you are sick, but if you only feel bad or miserable, - use the Bitters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing, at a trifling cost Ask you Druggist or Physician. Do not suffer yourself or let your friends suffer, but use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. R. member, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without it. SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BOTTLE—NONE OTHER GENUINE.,



Auctions. SATURDAY, JULY 25. Trees. Trees. MET. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on Saturday, July 26, A consignment of Fruit and Forest TREES. 7 230 Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1. SPECIAL ENTRY. Important sale of superior Draught Stock and Young Hacks. MB T. BULLOCK baa received in structions from Mr W. T. Smith (in consequence of his not being able to secure contract work), to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, August 1, Id sound }oung draught Hares and Geldings, all good workers; 0 young upstanding Hacks, 1 draught Entire, 1 contractor’s Waggon N.B.—teutons in want of really first class draught stock would do well to attend this aile, as the above horses have bean oarafully selected by Mr Smith. They are all of good stamp, and thorough good workers. Sale at 1 o'clock. 7 234 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. TIM WALD YARDS. JBEB MILES & 00. are instructed to offer at the Tinwald Yards on TUESDAY, JULY 28, 10QQ Half-bred HOGGETS Merino WETHERS 600 JQO Fat SHEEP J. T. FOED, Auctioneer. G. JAMESON, 7 388 r iihburtco,



_ -OH Coms."—A*k toi on Coras.” Quicks relief) one* ' Cotas, waits, &Z» Drug «*em I - ! •ram Hbtrafc * 4 Bom& ot mice, beetles, wecto, moles, jwfc W 6, Dntg Co, X ‘-J'.



Public Notices OP PING. j Offers for Cropping 524 acres (turnip land) on the Buocleuch Estate will close on July 31. „ 7 228 DUGADD MACFARLANE. Lost, on Wednesday night, the 15th instant, from the Tinwald Store, one Bay ! ranght Mare, shod all round, > had cover on when lost. Finder will be rewarded on information. John M. ’ Rum. 7 212 ‘ BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ■ HINDS BRIDGE SURVEYORS’ ROAD » —- Notice is hereby given that the above Bridge is UNSAFE for Traffic, and will be closed until farther notice. Persons crossing do so at their own risk. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, July 18, 1885. 7 202 CfOUTH RAKAIA DOMAIN BOARD JO EMPOWERING BILL. Notice Is hereby given, in accordance with the i-tending Orders of the House of the General Assembly, that it is in tended during the present session to apply for the passing of a Bill to empower the South Rakaia Domain Board, by resolu tion from time to time, to fix a fee of not exceeding one shilling for each person admitted to the Domain (being sections Nos. 21 to 30, Block V., on the map of the Chief Surveyor for the Canterbury district, as shown on map deposited with the Bill), with an extra shilling for every' horse or vehicle, and a further fee of not exceeding ten shillings for each person admitted to the grand stand or pavillion which may be erected thereon, upon not more than six days in any one year, such days not being any Sunday, Queen’s Birthday, Prince of Wales’s Birthday, Christmas Day, and the 16th day of December, in every year ; and that any person who shall enter the said reserve, stand or pavillion upon any such days fixed in such resolution, without having paid the fee or charge fixed by the same, ‘‘ shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty shillings for each offence. A copy of such Bill is deposited at the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash- S burton, for public inspection. 0. A. HARDY, Chairman South Rakaia Domain Board. South Rakaia, July 17, 1885. 7 201 I



Public Notices: ANTED. Good SHEEP PEED for lambing down 1,200 Crossbred Ewes, or a smaller num ber. Fences most be good.—Apply, 7 229 MATSON, COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, Ac., of OHRISTOHUOH, TTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturdays, W commencing September 26, 1885 Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term for 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4 30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., 10* a term. Arrangements can be made at Mr Parley’s Rook and Music Ware house. 7 231 j V. R. p ATING ACT, 1876. ASSESSMENT COURT. TOWN DISTRICT OP TINWALD. Public notice is hereby given that the 27th day of July, 1885, is fixed for the Completion of the Valuation List for the abovenamed Town District, and that the said List will be OPEN for inspection from the 27th day of July to the 27th day of August, 1885, at Mr Reid’s Store, Tinwald ; and that all objections to the said List must be addressed to and de livered at the place of sitting of the Assessment Court on or before the 24th day of Augnst, 1885. The said Court will sit for the hearing of such objections ai the Temperance Hall, i Tinwald, on Tuesday, September 1,1885, at 12 noon. i H. 0. S. BADDELEY, ( Judge. JAS. L. OOLYER, , Clerk Assessment Court. , Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, July 21,1885. 7 226 (



To Let and For Sale. Potatoes. F R S E, BLUE DBEWBNT POTATOES 6 66 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. F ARM TO LET. noA ACRES of good Land, nearly OOU all laid down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot tage, Stable, etc. The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, g 61 Ashburto Meetings- N o 0 E. 'The Social Quadrille Assembly will hold a long night on Thursday, July 23, in the Orange Hall. Dancing commences at 8 p. m. By order of the Dance Committee. J 7 223 Evangelistic services conducted by the REV J. ELMSLIB, M.A., of Christchurch, will be held (n.v) in the Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, on Every Evening of the Week (Saturday excepted), commencing July 20, 1885, at 7.30 p.m. All are invited, and kindly requested to bring their copies of San* key’s Hymns with them. 7 196 F RIDAY, 24th J On the above date a DLL GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert will be given In the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL



MR & MRS GERALD D. BRANSON, in recognition of the many and valuable services so willingly rendered to the charitable and other institutions of Ash burton, PROGRAMME. 1. Instrumental —Orchestral Society 2. Song, “ Only Dreams”—Joseph L. Roecfeel (with flute obligato)—Mrs E. G. Crisp 3. Song, “ Trusty as Steel Pinsuti— Mr Rose 4. Violin Solo—Mr R. Wood * 5. Trio, “Night”—Mrs Roberts, Mrs Orlsp. Mrs Branson 6. Song, “Gates of the West—Caroline Lowthian —Mrs Hodge 7. Duett, “ Santa Madre” —Vincent Misses Barratt and Kidd 8 ong, “ The Roll Call"—Pinsutl (with cornet obligato)- Mr A. Harrison 9. Song, “ Who Knows? ’—P. H. Cowan —Mrs Denshire 10. Duett, “Te L* Rammentl”—Oampana —Mr and Mrs G. D. Branson Interval 11. Instrumental —Orchestral Society 12. Foursome Reel— Caledonian Society 13. Song, “Gentle Faces,” Bonheur— Mies Kidd 14 Piano Solo- Mr Sidney <Volf 15, Madrigal, “ Hero in Cool Grot and Mossy Cell,” Lord Mornington— Mr and Mrs H. Gates, bliss Gates, Mr H. Stephenson 16. Song, “ Silver Rhine," Hutchinson—



c o COALS L S E are now landing, ex s. s. Hauroto, FRESH SUPPLY OF PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL And we beg to inform oar customers and the public that, in consequence of our supplies coming to hand regularly per Steamer, wo purchase the very best Coal obtainable. We also take this oppor tunity of acknowledging the many expres sions of satisfaction evinced by onr clients in our endeavours to meet their wants, and the speedy clearance of lots already effected in the past is evidence to us that our efforts to supply FIRST-CLASS COAL are abundantly appreciated. THE BRUOKPIELD NATIVE COAL And our Waimate SHORT, BLACK PINK WOOD ALWATS IK STOCK BUILDING DEPARTMENT. We supply TIMBER direct from our Mills in any quantities ; orders can be executed, as usual, from our Yards, which are now replete with every requisite for the Trade. We have now in Stock and constantly 'arriving Red, White and Black Pine, Totara, Kauri, and V.D.L. Timber, also Doors, Sashes, Roofing Iron, Mouldings, Cement, Lime, Bricks, Pickets, Failings, Posts, Stakes, Hurdles, etc., etc., etc. MACPHERSON, FILMED & Co., (Late A. Hayes). 6 82



Oriza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honord, Paris, E GRAND’S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon Oriza (Oriza Soap)—From the for mule of Dr O. Re veil. The beat soap for rendering the akin white and soft. Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Veloute, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths Savon-Oriza Oriza Soap)—No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Orlza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonioa (extract of plants) to cleanse the hair—new mown hay, mossrose, violet, etc. ; Oriza-Powder —Flowers of Carolina rice ; for soften'ng and refreshing the skin ; in excellent boxes, with powder puff Oriza-Yeloute—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per fume of new moon hay Orlza-Flowers (white and ambered) —An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately per fumed Aqna-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing the skin Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the per fume of new moon hay Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies’ toilets Oriza-Scotch-Lavender —Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water Eau-de-Cologne-Oriza—The high-life toi let water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled. Extract of superior Esn de Cologne Gouttes-Oriza-Dentifrioe An exillr for preserving the teeth and gums in * good health and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel Ess Oriza et Oriza-Lys Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchief without staining Orizs-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face Creme. Oriza (of Ninon de Lenqlos)—For producing a beautiful white qomplex icn with the clearness and velvety softness of youth Ocizallne-Coloraute (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the halt to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxea, each with brush, , comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without acces sories Ess Oriza-Inooloro Violette of the Czar, t a most exquisite perfume; quite » nosegay of vio ets -Su • 'naa Suave white heliotrope -Boa . quet of the fltrwep. 7 824



Mias Barratt 17. Dnett, “ The Flight of the Swallows, Mendelssohn Mrs Roberts and Mrs Denshire 18. Son*, "My Queen,’’ Blumenthal— Mr Simpson 19. Trio, " Memory ’’—Mrs Crisp and Mr and Mu Branson 20. Song, “ Across the Far Bloe Hills, Marie,” Blumenthal—Mr Branson Doors open at half-past seven; Concert to co nmenoe at eight o’clock. AKANUI ROAD BOARD. No. 88—TENDERS are invited for Forming about 15 chains of Wilson’s road. Particulars, etc., at the Board’s office. Tenders to be In by 10 am., August 1. 7 233 FOOKS ft SON. mENDBRS required for Cutting, Burn 1. ing and Grubbing Gone Fences on the Tinvaid Domain. Particulars can be obtained from Mr Mark Boott, Tinvaid. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man Tinvaid Domain Board, and will close on Tuesday, the 28th instant. o Thornton duduey, 7 236 Chairman of the Board. rnENDERS are required for the Eroo- I tion of a Drill-shed—Timber and Plana and specification may be seen at ou< office. Tenders to be sent in not later than 4 o’clock on Monday, 4ngnst S. Tenders. Iron. 792? londay, August 8. 0. B. FOuKd ft SOU, Architect*.



Matson. Ooz & 00. J^ATSON COX AND LIST OP OO . Properties FOR SALE. LONGBEAOH— -157 Acres First-Class Land, throroughly improved ; easy terms 1872 Acres First-Class Land, could be subdivided 400 Acres best Land in district, all swamp land i WAKANUI— -668 Acres good Land in grassj good improvements <lB6 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty o water 90 Acres first-class Land, good ga t>* 2 miles from Ashburton j CHEUTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved in gra well fenced, plenty of water 696 Acres first-class Farm, thoroughly improved 30 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township 626 acres good Laud, fenced and im proved. 500 acre Farm, between ChertseyJ and Dromore, well watered, good build ines, now in stubble, part R.S 27276 ALFORD FOREST—



g42i Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bush Land, R.S, 31131 44 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, well fenced OOALGATE — 500 Acres good Land, first-class bouse, orchard, large portion English grass MATAURA— -2200 Acres first-class agricultural Land, Riverview Estate MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station M AYFI ELD— -44 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S 30748 and 30749 900 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 *O4O acres Lend thoroughly improved, good house, large plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out buildings. DUNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water k 97 Acres tussock Land, 2 miles, from Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, B.S. 3206 and 32060 SE AFIELD—



242 Acres good Land, subdivided into 2 paddocks, fronting Beach 937 Acres, ring-fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS— 4go Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, R-S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647. 27648, 27649 136 A ores, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., B.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R. S. 27795 KANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres vary fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALING 'O9O Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 266 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and 398 Acres fair Land, part improved, R.S. 32666 and 32693 337 Acres In tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R.S. 32936 WESTERFIELD— -160 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, B.S. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold * WINSLOW- • 337 Acres fait Land, some of it beer broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27886



Business Notices. WAR WITH RUSSIA At the pret sent juncture It would be difficule for any one except a prophet of th highest rank to say whether or.not the present negotiations between England and Russia will lead to a general European war, or whether they will end in smoke. The absence of full information as to what is transpiring between the two countries may indicate that the political breeze is blowing harmlessly past; or, it may be the awful silence which generally precedes a storm. In either case, we ought to be prepared for the worst. If a general war breaks out the price of nearly every article of commerce will rise. Among other commodities, wool and labor will go up. Now is the time, therefore, to lay in a stock of clothing, before the g moral ad vance begins. In order that we may not be caught napping we have just purchased a Splendid Assortment of Winter Tweeds and other materails necessary to a well equipped tailoring establishment, which we are prepared to offer at unusually low prices for cash. Regarding style and fit, it is almost needless for us to repeat what everbody knows, viz, that by our scien tific mode of cutting, and the care exer cised by us in fitting the figure, a mis-fit is an impossibility.— Craighead add Co., Merchant Tailors, Tancred street.



.ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm MEEOH & Co,, of Ashburton, Dealers, having been dissolved, and in order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEEOH /who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stock of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, ironmon gery, crockery, etc., will be cleared out at HALF-PRICE. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEECH ; either of whose receipts will b a sufficient discharge.



RAKAIA SO'TH— -68 Aoretf la tuaaook, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R.S. 30073, 32289. 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385, 32156, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all In English grass, securely fenced, plenty o irater MARONAN— -338 Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -00 Acres in tussock, R.S, 31469 DUNDAS— iBS7 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARRHILL— -8808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass WAITAKI — 200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LiMEHURST- Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements EASTOOXE— -735 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements WINOHMORE— Acres good Land, only one crop taken off, large stable and cottage



Funerals conducted at extremel y mode rate charges. PROSPECTUS OF THE Ashburton woollen manu facturing COMPANY (LIMITED). (To be Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) Capita) L 30.000 (with power to increase to L 5( 1,000), divided into shares of Lo each. Provisional Directors— George H. Greenwood (Chairman) T Bullock, J.P. E. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers C. T. Dudley, J.P. O. Digby H. Friedlander,J.P. JohnGrigg, M.H.R. C. J. Harper, J. V*. 0. G. Hawdon, J.P. A. Harrison G. Jenkins Geo. Jameson Hon. J. McLean J. Orr O. W, Purnell Dr Rosa G. Scott D. Thomas E. G. Wright D. Williamson J. Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand Solicitor—o. W. Purnell. Secretary—Alfred Bunting. The Provisional Directors, having ranged for the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the pur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (a) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant l£ miles from the Ashburton railway station, and in every way well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. (b) The buildings, which are «f brick and exceedingly well built, include engine-house, boiler-house, drying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouse storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes 36-h.p. en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers aud condensers, mules, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design.



The land, buildings and machinery are jffered to the public for L 5.500 (being LB,OOO leas than the actual original coat). To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, and to put the whole into thorough working order, an expenditure not exceeding LIOOO may be required ; the Company will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds leas coat than any other Com pany in the colony ; the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,500, Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manufacture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under his supervision the machinery is being placed in position, to be ready for active opera tions when the next clip of wool comes to hand in October next. Other Factories in the colony, started under much less favorable auspices, are now paying with regularity dividends of 10 per cent, as well as placing substantial amounts to their respective reserve funds. It is, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment. The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for LIO.OOO worth of shares, and now invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment; and the balance will be called up as erosion may require, at the rate of live shillings per share, at intervals of not leas than two months. Applications for shares will be received by any of the Provisional Directors, the Company's hankers, or by the Secretary. | 8 867



ASHTON— -180 Acres good gracing Land, close to each. improved, would be let MITCHAM— Acres first-class Land, late J. T Brown’s, well fenced and watered all in grass or crop, magnificen feed, good improvements. Hatson, Cox & Co.,



.Andrew Orr I MONSTER CLEARING SALE I ' Will continue for ten days more. Tremendous Bargains. Business Notices. POSITIVE AND GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, &c. A. C. PRICHARD, East Street, Must Realise Promptly and will Clear for Cash only the whole of his Winter Stock at prices to meet the present times of depression. The subjoined list will indicate the Sweeping Reductions he has made in all classes of goods



Scarlet Flannel reduced to 7£d, 9£d Heavy White Flannel, reduced to BJd, 9Jd, la Id Heavy White Blankets, reduced to 7s lid,



9a 6d Heavy White Blankets, extra size, 14b 6d, 16s 6d Heavy Colored Blankets, extra size, 6s lid, 7s lid 9s lid Heavy Sheeting, 2yds wide, Bsd Superior White Sheeting, 2yds wide, 10$d, Is Id Large Wool Shawls, reduced to 3s 9d, 4s lid Strong Wincey, reduced to 4Jd, ssd, 7Jd Strong Slate and Black Silecia, 3£d, 4£d Flax Sheeting, reduced to 4Jd, 6sd Lot splendid Dress Materials, reduced to 6d, 7d, 9d All-wool Shirting, reduced to Is ljd All-wool Plaids, reduced fo la lOd Scotch Fingering Yarn, reduced to Is lid per lb Ladies’ Homespun Costumes, reduced to lls 6d, 15s 6d Ladies’ Flannel Dressing Gowns, reduced to 16s 6d White Lawn Handkerchiefs, reduced to la 6d per dozen Lot Ladies’ Ulsters to clear, reduced to 2s lid Heavy knit Wool Skirts, reduced to 3s lid Heavy Jute Carpet, red need to BJd Ladies’ Strong Stays, reduced to la Bd, 2s, 2s 6d Strong Towels, reduced to 3d, sd, 7d Ladies’ Striped Cotton Hose, reduced to 4£d, s£d Long Muslin Curtains, redneed to 2s lid per pair ladies’ Underclothing at fabulous prices Ladies’ Plain Chemises, re iuced to Is 2id, Is 4£d The above are but a few of the very cl and see for yourselv Note the Address—4. C. PRICHAR



Ladies’ handsomely-trimmed Chemises reduced to Is 9d, 2s 6d Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses, reduced to Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 6d Ladies’ handsomely-trimmed Nightdresses reduced to 2s sd, Ss 9d, 3s 3d ladies’ Trimmed Drawers, reduced to Is 3d, Is 4d, Is 6d Quilts, Table Covers, Toilet Covers, Linen Damasks, Laces, Oloves, Ribbons, all reduced to meet the times The reductions in Ladies’ Trimmed and Cntrimmed Hats is astonishing, and must be seen to be appreciated CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Trousers, reduced to 5s lid, 9s 6d, 12s 6d Men’s Mole Trousers, reduced to 5s 6d and 6a fid Men’s Tweed Trousers and Vests, reduced to 12s fid, 15s fid, 17s fid Men’s Heavy Scotch Tweed Suits, reduced to 32a fid Men’s Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, 42s fid Boys’ Tweed Suits, reduced to 3a Ud, 4s lid, 5a lid Boys’ Tweed Suita, extra quality, 7a fid, 9a fid, 10s fid Men’s Heavy Overcoats, reduced to 27' fid, 32s fid Boys’ Heavy Overcoats, 6s fid; fis fid. Men’s White Shirts, 2s 9J, 3s 3d Men’s Regatta Shirts, 2a 9d, 3s 3d Men’s Heavy Working Shirts, Is Ud, 2s fid Men’s Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, 3e Ud, 4s fid Men’s Cotton Sox. 4|d Men’s Wool Sox, 9i, 10|d, Is Men’s Black Felt Hats, 2s 3d, 2s 9d Lot of Lidies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes will be sold regardless of cost 6 dozen Fancy Straw Baskets, fid each heap lines lam now offering. Come res, and come early. ID, East Street, next Mr Cambridge.



ft Special attention la requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Exo., EAST STBEEI. 12 2331 j-RMURRAY^ S' SHBU “ Tempus Fugit. R. MURRAY NVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, CANTERBURY BRANCH. m ilßKlsgss m Establish fo 1859 Capital t 1,000,00 b fnmUTY OF Sffff/lFff OLD FRS T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Georges Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 fancy JFreetradeßakery NEAR BRIDGE. WNORBISH having opened • the above Bakery is now of all used. prepared to supply a first-class Loaf at 4|d per 4ib. Best Timaru Floor (bakers’ quality), 501 b st. Public schools, hotelkeepers and other huge consumers liberally dealt with. W. N. takes this opportunity to solicit your patronage for the ensuing month. Carts deliver daily. Oakes kinds at a gre»t reduction. The very test Timarn and Christchurch Floor onl Public Teas a> d Private Parties ands Ballsatered for. 645



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJJKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. OOR SaLE—Organ, by Wilcox White, A- four stops ; new ; a beautiful instru ment ; walnut case; very cheap. On view at rooms. ALFRED HARRISON. O R S E- One Monarch DRILL (Good as new) One HOUSE on wheels ALFRED HARRISON^



w ANTED KNOWN—Robkki EiaxOJf, Bill Poster, Thkstpicai. Agist, eta, Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attends 700 Messrs baylis & Co., Grocer* Tea Dealers, eta. Agents for Walker’s Superior Blended Teas. We beg to tender one sincere thanks to the ’ public for the liberal support accorded us, and now solicit an inspection of our splen* did stock of General Grocery, also China, Glass, Earthenware, Brnshaate, eta Please Notice—We buy for cash, and are in a position to sell at very low priooa All orders are punctually attended to, and da* liveredin any part cl the town or snburhr. Families waited upon weekly. Country orders well attended to, and distttu* <n residence no object —BA YLIS Aw, Groom and Tea Deslew, Saunders'B'vUd 1 ’ ing«| Ssst street, Ashburton,