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The Australians have arranged a matob ftgafntt ao eleven of South of England to ba played at Hastings In September.

AUSTRALIANS v KENT.

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London, Anunst 6

The match between Kent and the Aus tralians was commenced at Canterbury this morning. The Australian* went m first and were all disposed for 116 Jones was the highest scorer with 24 (not out.)

ANOTHER BLOCK ON THE RAILWAY.

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Dunedin, August 6, The Northern express train did not reaoh Danedln to-nfght. It appeart several allps hare taken plaoe about Fnrakanui cliffi. In one of theie a surface man was struck on the head with • falling stone and seriously Injured. In view of this It was not deemed prudent to bring the train further than Waltatl. A train hss been deipitohcd from Danedln with a dootor to attend to the Injured man. The rain Is now (eleven o'clock) changed to drizzle.

Dunedin, August 7

No farther damage ia repotted. The train ii expected to get through from Danedln to Oanma this afternoon. The •oath line 1b qalte ole»r. Williamson the surfaceman who was Injured 1b still an conscious and It is a rety bad case. The rain haa now ceased.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

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Mblboxtbnk, August 6. Sir Wro, Jervois visited the New Zealand Court this afternoon, and was conducted round the Court by Sir James Hector, the New Zealand Com missioner. Sir James Hector will en tertain His Excellency at a farewell luncheon on board the Mararoa on Wednesday.

Auckland, August 6. The speolal correspondent of the "Dew Zetland Herald " at the Melbourne Ex hibition, has sent the following cablegram to that journal:— "l regret to say that the many exhibits m the New Zealand Coart are a total failure, and are hope lessly beaten by Tasmania, Queensland, and the other Colonies, Immediate action Is required to remedy this fatal mistake. Mr Witheford, who is at present here, has written to Sir H. Atkinson, offering .to contribute £100 towards obtaining an adequate representation of the mineral resources of New Zealand, and to assisting Id creating confidence iv the colony."

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DEATH OF GENERAL SHERIDAN.

Washington, Aognst 5. General Sheridan, Commander of the Army, died to-day, aged 57.

From " Men of the Tims " we learn that Philip Henry Sheridan was born In Somerset, Ohio, on March 6tb, 1833. He was educated at the Military Academy »t West Point, graduating In 1853, and being assigned to the Infantry served on frontier duty for two years, and m Oregon from 1855 to 1861 He rapidly rose to fame as a soldier, and held an important position In American affairs at the time of ad death.

INVASION OF SIKKIM.

Calcutta, August 5. Information has been received that the Thibetans are invading Sikkim.

FLOODS IN CEETRAL EUROPE.

Bbrun, August 5, Severe floods are being experienced m the Western districts of Russia and also m some portions of Germany and Austria.

ENGLAND'S COLONIAL POWER WEAKENING.

The " National Zietung " publishes an article m which it states that the connection between the Australian colonies and England is daily becoming weaker.

RESIGNATION.

London. August 5. The Right Rev Dr " MacArness, Bishop of Oxford, has resigned.

THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

Id a letter m the "Times" Mr Parnell challenges Mr Chamberlain to publish the Irish Local Government and Coercion Bills which he alleged be had drafted, but which were not accepted by the last Cabinet. Mr Parnell states that m those Bills Councils were to be substituted for Parliament,

The Parnell Commission will meet promptly to decide on the method of working the enquiry and the limitation of charges, It will then adjourn until October.

BULGARIAN CONFERENCE.

It is probable that a Conference will be convened at Berlin to settle the Bulgarian difficulty,

(Reoelved August 7, 1.10 p.m.)

FOOTBALL.

Sydney, Aagnst 7. The football match between the English team and Sydney Grammar School resulted m a draw after a splendidly contested game, Each side scored two points.

THE S.S. MARIPOSA.

The Manposa is now ready for sea.

MAYORAL BANQUET.

Melbourne, August 9. At a banquet last night given by the Mayor all the Governors were present. Sir Wo. Jervois regretted that owing to Parliament being m session none of the New Zealand Ministers were able to be present.

NEW GUINEA COMMISSIONER.

Belsbane, Aognst 7. Mr McGregor, Special Commissioner for New Guinea, is determined not to permit the sale of intoxicants, arras, or ammunition to the natives. The natives will not be allowed to sell land except through the Government. Mr tycGregor intimates that the Govern- 1 jjjent mil afford the utmost protection i to ftU missionaries yisitjpg the Islands, ■,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

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Wellington, August 6. The Secretary of the General Poat Office advises the departure of the steamer Zealardia from San Ftanclsoo with the English malls of the 14 h ult on 28 h ult for Auokland, time table date. The steamer Alameda wlih Oo'onUl malls of tbe;l6th ult. arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the 14 h inst. , one (*ny early The Chief Justice delivered judgment In the Penat* will case this morning. Probate was granted to Airlne Dunnelly, After the ju lament wh oh was » very lengthy 010 was oouo'udod, Mr Bell, counsel for Bcoaghton, pave itorloo of appeal at the November* sitting of the Oonrt. It was Agreed that probate should not be issued pending the appeal. Costs were given against Broughtnn, and are not to be paid out of toe eßtate.

Dunedin, A uguat 6. The Otago University Council has re ceived intimation from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Physicians that it has been decided " That the University of Otago be recognised as fulfilling the re quirements of the Board In regard to pro fessional study for the diplomas of the colleges

Inveroargill August 6. At the P.Hoe Oonrt to-day, George Davey and Tnonaas Pepporill, were oharged with having an illicit still m their possession at Menz'es Ferry near W? ndbam. Pepperfll waa fined £100, In default six months' Imprisonment. Davoy was dißohargad. The plant was forfeited.

KIRKPATRICK'S JAMS

Some time since we published a small paragraph en the unsatls factory nature of much of the jam retailed In the oolony. This reaohed Messrs Klrkpatrlck and Co., of Nelson, and they went to work m a very practical fashion to prove that the jams manufactured by the firm were of the best quality. Two cbscb of assorted jtms were sent to this offioe, with a re quest that we would thoroughly teßt the jsm along with other brand*, and give our opinion. VV"e are happy to state, frankly and fully that we have been very muoh surprised, as prior to the receipt of Messrs Klrkpatrick's gift we were unaware that New Zealand could boast of an In dustry of which It haß so muoh reason to be proud. The various sorts of jam were tested by a number cf persons, who compared the samples with other brands, and the general verdiot Is that not only are Messrs Klrkpatrick's productions far and away better than any other New Zaaland brand we oan obtain, but they •re superior to English juns In being fresher. The nearest approaoh to. the excellence of the .Nelson jam was that contained In tins bearing the name of a Tasmanian firm, but even In this com parison the Nelson article oame out a long way best. We are pleased to be able to give unstinted praise to a genuine looal industry, the product of which we oan unreservedly recommend to consumers. All of the many persons who have tested the samples are loud m their praißa, and we must unreservedly congratulate Messrs Ktrkpatrlck and Co. upon turning out a genuine fruit jim fit to graoe the tables and pleaae toe palates of the most luxurious and fastidious. — " Hawke'e]Bay Herald," July 18th.

Simples of Kirkpatrlck and Oo'a " X " brand of j*m have been forwarded to as and we ere free to eonfoss that they appear to be m every way excellent and »a they become better knowa m the looal market will meet with much appreciation from the heads of households. The maker asserts that cone but the purest frui'a grown m Nelson are used la hie manu factures, and we are content to accept that assurance. Certainly the jims possess a richness and freshness of flivor that bears that aeaortlon oat. — Danedln " Star," July 3.

ASHBURTON FORKS SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The usual monthly roeotlng of the A.ihburton Forks School Committee was held m the sohoolroom on August 4' h, the whole of the members being present. Ihe correspondence received from the Board of Education re the differences existing between the Committee and the Master was read, the Board stating that the Inspector's reports of the school being generally satisfactory the Board could not dismiss the Master, but were ready to consider any complaint the Committee had to prefer against him. Correspon dence was also received and read, asking the Committee to be particular as to how they allowed the school to be used for purposes of amusement ; also that the Board did not wish any of the Incidental Fund to be used for school treats or prizes. A letter was also received from Mr Blake, asking for the use. of the school on August 20 h, to give a lecture on India, Africa, and Switzerland, with views, the proceeds to go for the benefit of the Ghurob. — Granted under the usual conditions. The Chairman stated that he had received a letter from th.6 Board of Education which he declined to open, as he considered It had been tampered with. Proposed by. Mr S. Knox, seconded by Mr J. Corbett — " That the letter be returned to the Board of Education, asking their Secretary If he had occasion to re-open It himself." —Carried. The Master's report was received and read, the coal asked for to be procured. The Inspection report of the Inspector was also received and read, and It was resolved to have the necessary repairs to ventilators, etc., attended to as mentioned m the Inspector's report ; also the removal and fixing of tbe gates to be attended to at the same time. It was mentioned that aomeof thechlldren belong ing to the members of the Committee had been oaned by the Master more than was j considered justifiable on hln part. How ever, the matter waß allowed to drop, as It conld be brought forward at a future meeting, the Committee having so muoh other business, lie the grievances be tween the Committee and the Master, it was proposed by Mr J. Corbett, seconded by Mr J. Kuox — " That the Chairman and Mr J. Corbott louk over the books and papers, and the grleyanceo of the Committee against Mr Hale be forwarded to the Board."— Carried. A discussion took place with reference to the Insulting letter which had appeared In tbe Ashbur ton papers some time ago, a part of which was considered to affect the whole Com mittee; The Chairman stated that he should endeavor to find out the writer of tLe same. He also wished, with the Com mittee's consent, to ask Mr Hale to pro duce oopy and exeroiae books In the school used by the children. Mr Hale here came into the Bohool, and the Chairmen ex plained to him that the Committee wished to see the children's books. Mf Hale stated that the children had their books at home, and also took exception to the proceeding, as he considered the books the private property of the children. He also wished to know why the Committee wished to see them. The Chairman said that he wished- to compare the various writings with a document m his possession, and asked Mr Hale to permit the Com mittee to see any books that might be left >m the sohool, and stating to him that should any books be found or writing that would compare with the writing of the document he should hold it for farther consideration, and that the greatest oare would be taken of It until returned. The desks having been looked into a number of books were examined, the Chairman taking poeaesnlon of the books whloh the £jommittee > considered would compare , with the dooaraeut be held,

BOATING ACCIDENT.

TWO MEN DROWNED.

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Wellington, August 6 Particulars respecting the boat accident at Kawera on Sdturd&y state that George Wyatt and 3 natives put eff In a small beat to fish. There was a nss'y break on, bat they succeeded m clearing two or three seas when a tremendous roller, described as being a wall of water 20 feet high, struck and oaps'zed her. One of the natives swam ashorr. The others clung to the boat, and vhe breakers struok the boat when Wy»tt went nnder , and was not seen «goln, being evidently killed by the boat striking him. One of the natives wbb with d ffiaulty reaoued. He is terribly mangled, and Is soaroely ex pected to live. The other was dashed against the rooks and killed, being seen no more.

Another account says Wyatt dung to the boat for hnlf-an-hcur, and was then washed off. In a telegram to locpeo'or Broham, Constable Ward says that some times the people on shore could almost touch the drowning man when the back wash of the sea would carry him away again;

ITALIAN ANNEXATION.

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London, August 3. It is reported that England has given an assurance to Italy that she will in terfere should France attempt to annex Tripoli Paris, August 4 The annexation of Zulla by Italy is considered a direct insult to Franco, who claim it by virtue of a treaty with Abyssinia. Bomb, August 5. The " Riforma " states that Zulla was annexed at the urgent request of the natives. [As there seems to be Bom 6 confaslon as to the place taken by lay, It may bo ex* plained that Zalla is situated on Ansley Bay, a few miles south of Massowah, m lat. 15deg 14mln N,, and 30deg 4lmln E. It haa no connection with another place of somewhat similar name, Zeila, whloh fa a port on the North Somali coast of the Golf of Aden, and forms part of the British protectorate established m 1885,]

(Received August 7, 12 30 p.m.) Rome. August 5 All the Powers are favorable to the Italian annexation of Massowah except France.

SPORTING.

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AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Auckland, Angasfc 6. The annual meeting of the members of the Auokland Racing Club was held to day. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance on the profit and tors account of £76 14s. The report states that during the year the Club had disbursed £7320 m stake*, but there had been a considerable falling off m the net profits, owing to bad times. Messrs Mltohelaon, Phllson, Diokey, Morrin, Russell and Major W&lmeley were re-elected members of the Committee. At a special meeting of the Club the Metropolitan oodo of rules was adopted.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The annual meeting of this Club was hold on Monday night at Timaru. The report showed that the Spring Meeting lud been moat aucoesriu). The added meney given at the Spring and Autumn Meetings was £1026. The ye»r was started with a debit of £251, whfoh was now reduoed to £71. It was deolded to hold two meetings daring the oomlng BO3BOD, the first to be a two daya' mooting m October (Show week) next. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Messrs Jonas, Guinness, Qunn and Smith were ro-eleoted members of the Committee, Mr E Tlraara Rhodes Chairman and Prealdent, Mr F. Tesohe maker Vice President, Mr J. A. Graoie Treasurer. Applications are to be Invited for the post of Secretary, vice Mr J. G. McPheraon resigned.

MELBOURNE CUP.

Abercorn 9it 81b, Australian Peer 9flt 81b, Malua {ht 71b, Dunlop 9at 61b, Carlyon 9it 31b, Arsenal 9at, Niagara B it 121 b, Ben Bolt 83t 91b, Honey Dew Brt 91b, Cardigan Sat 71b, Enfilade Bst Gib, Bravo Bit stb. Silver Prinoe Bst slb, Tranter Bat 4lb, Gardenla r ßst 41b, Mentor Bst 31b, Oyolops Bat 3ib, Oakleigh 83t 21b, The Jewel 83 1 lib, Spade Guinea Bst lib and 95 other horses have acoepted for the •Cap.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

In the coarse of an interview with Mr Alan Scott yesterday morning, a represen tative of the " Press " was Informed that the work of corjstraotlon of the line would be poshed on as speedily as possible, but the Englneer-ln-Ohlef, Mr Wilson, having to come from Home, and a large amount of surveying work having to be completed it Is Impossible to fix any definite date when the work of formation at the Spring field end will be actually commenoed. There fs no donbt, however, that late In tho spring or early m the summer thero will be plenty of navvy work to be done.

The principal provisions of the contraot as arranged are aa follows :— The Com pany undertakes to make tho line from Springfield to Brunnerton, and thenoe to BelJgrove, before January, 1895, and m addition they undertake to commence at onoo at the Springfield and Bellgrove ends, In addition to the rrork at oihec plaoea on the West Coast, no Boon as the surveys can be completed and contrtota arranged. The land grant to beglvon Is 60 per oent on the assumed ooafc of the line, v!?,, £2,500,000, and la to be handed over to the Company pro rata, as each section of the line is completed. The sections vary m length, bat woald average about seven miles; It has been arranged that mutual running powers shall be given by the Queen and tho Company over their respective lines and there is alao a provision that if the Company wish to adopt the Abt Byßtem of lnollne instead of the Arthur's P<\ea tunnel, and the Government agree, it will be adopted. These, eliminating tho legal and formal detail?, are the main points In the con traot, whioh has now been signed.

[per press association. J Reebton, Aaguat G. The news of the signing of the contract by the Midland Rill way Company wag received here with great jubilation. It fa considered that the completion of the line from Greymcuth to Reef ton will give a great atimulaß to tho mining Industry by cheapening mining goods, commodities, eto , thna enabling ntonn to bo worked at a profit which now only paya working ex peases.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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FATAL EXPLOSION

Lcndon, August 3.

Four men have been killed by the explosion of fireworks at LandelPs fac tory at Wandsworth.

PARLIAMENT.

It is probable Parliament will be adjourned on Saturday.

PARNELL ENQUIRY.

The Parnell enquiry commences m the first week of November.

THE MURDERER MAXWELI .

The English Government has asked the American authorities to grant a respite to the murderer Maxwell.

SHIPPING BILL.

The report of the Grand Committee on Trade of the House of Commons approves of the Victorian Marine Ship ping Bill. One member of tbe Com mittee protested against the clause m the Bill providing that emigrant ships shall carry a sufficient number of boats to contain all passengers, and moved to strike out the clause. This amend ment was, however, rejected,

AGENT APPOINTED.

Louis Barnard has been appointed Australian agent for the Nicaragua Canal.

PEACE DELEGATE.

The Quakers intend sending a dele* gate to the Australian colonies to advocate the principles of peace.

MAIL STEAMERS.

Mr Raikes persists m his refusal to alter the day of departure of the mail steamers for Adelaide, although the in convenience to Victoria and South Australia has been repeatedly pressed upon him.

THE HUGHES -HALLET SCANDAL.

In the House of Commons an at tempt was made to revive the Hughes - Hallet scandal on a motion foi the ex pulsion of the member for Rochester from the House, but the Chairman of Committee declined to allow the motion to be tabled.

EPISCOPAL TRANSLATION.

London, Augußt 6. The Right Rev. Dr Stubbs, Bishop of Chester, has been translated to the See of Oxford.

OBITUARY.

The death is announced of the Very Rev. J. W. Burgon, Dean of Chiches ter.

FAMINE IN MONTENEGRO.

Constantinople, August 6. Owing to the failure of the Monte negrin harvest, 40,000 persons have been rendered destitute, and entirely dependent on charity.

DEFEAT OF ABYSSINIANS.

Suakim, August 6, Intelligence has reached here to the effect that the Abyssinian force has been defeated by Dervishes with heavy loss near riuiw.

THE NAVVIES' STRIKE.

Pabis, Aognst 6. The navvies' strike is extending to other branches of labor, and collisions with the police have been frequent.

AN ALLEGED FORGERY.

Berlin, August 6.

The " Nord Deutche Zeitung " states that the alleged report by Prince Bis marck on the subject of the Battenberg betrothal, published m a Parisian journal, is a forgery.

AMERICA AND CANADA.

Washington, August 4.

The Senate has appointed a Com mittee to investigate the relations of the Canadian railways with American com merce. It is asserted (hat subsidised steamships are importing hordes of Chinese into the Canadian territory, who afterwards cross over the American border.

DOUBLE SCULLING.

A double sculling match took place at Saratoga for the Championship of the World. Gaudaut and McKay were the victors, defeating Teemer and Hamlin.

AUSTRALIAN.

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NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, Augußt 6. There is little hope of settling the shipping difficulty. The owners have merely acknowledged the receipt of the last letter from the Union, regretting the position taken up by the latter.

Replying to a deputation from the Australian National Association, Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, Premier of Queens land, who is visiting Sydney, said the Association did not advocate im mediate separation of the colonies from Great Britain, but that was a step which must come sooner or later. When separation was accomplished common kinship and common language would still bind them to the mother country. What they desired now was that Aus tralia should have the right to make her own laws, and repeal those which had become obsolete. The Queens land National Association, said Sir Thomas, numbers over 3000 members.'

NORTHERN TERRITORY.

Port Darwin, August 6. The new cable was restored this afternoon.

THE ASHBUKTOJS GUAKDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, ■ 1888



Pub'.ic JNoti 63. ABHBURTON HOSPIT4L BOARD? TENDERS FOR" SUPPLIES. nnENDER^ a*-e Inv'ted for supplying the 1 Hospital with Meat, Drop's, Bread, Gtooerir-8. eto , for one year. Partloalara are on view at the County Oonncll < ffioei, Ashburton. Tenders will be received at 'he O.iunty Oounoll offices up to 11 a.m. onFRID»Y, the 10th hst. By order, F. MAIN WARING, OlerV. Aehburton, Aogust 6, 1888. 8 SO BIG CLEARING SALE JOHN ORE & 00.$ ANNUAL DRAPERY SALE NOW ON. Great Bargains Men's Clothing and Boots Blankets and Flannels



ZEALAJSTDIA BOOT STORE ASHBUBTON. FOURTEEN DAYS' SALE • OF BOOTS AND SHOES. COMMENCING Saturday, July 14. OUR FIRST ANNUAL SALE Will commence on the above date, when we intend offering the Whole Stock at a DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT, rHE Public are respectfully requested to examine tbe Goods. The Quality is first-class, and we guarantee all Boots and Shoea to give Good Satisfaction, Now is the time to purchase as the new Duty will raise the price considerably of Impoi red Goods, — BEMEMBEE— Everything Offered at (ld Pbicss Duhing the Sale with a DISCOUNT OF 2s IN THE & ZBALANDTA BOOT STOEE i| s ASy,?IJRTON;



J. IVESS AND CO., AUCDIONEEES, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, SBAREBEOKERS, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, Lichfield Street, OHRISTOHUROH, BEG to Inform the Inhabitants of the County of Ashbnrton, that they aye made arrangements with one of the leading Grain Merchants m Sydney, to receive consignments, on their behalf, and are now prepared to make liberal Cash advances on all kinds of Dairy and Farm Produce, for Sale In the New Zealand, Sydney, or English markets. In all oases the original acoount Saleß will be attaobed to their reports, and tbelr Clients may rest assured that no unnecessary charges will be debited against their consignments. Mb Chables Bbaddell ha« been ap~ golnted to aot as their Aahburton agent, receive hhf'beat BttentNr'^^^S^; Grain, etc., may be left at his office, where latest New Zealand and Inter- colonial markot quotations may be ob« talned. The Shipping branch of the business will bo conducted by wa experienced Clerk, and business men and farmers re* oeivlng goods at Lyttelton will find their charges most moderate. Mining, Insurance, and Bank. Shares bought and sold at highest market prloes. Oountry Sales undertaken.; Furniture and Produce Sales held every Saturday, Loans negotiated. v J* Ivess and Co., LIOHFIELI> STREET, CHEISTCHTJECH. 6 17



T. IBullock, TO LET— Dwelllng-booße m Oox Street, Rent, 5a per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET,— 4-roomed Dwelling House, fronting the Wakanui Road, lately m the occupation of Mr S. Thompson, Apply to T. EULLOCK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. D Q 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 JA)*O - roods, situated about 3£ miles from tbe County Saleyards, upper side of the Railway line. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 6-roomed houae In Came- ron street opposite the Wesleyan Churoh. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. McCORMICK TWINE BINDER TIP DRAY, with frame Do without framo 2 Single -Seated BUGGIES T, BULLOCK. TO LET. mWO COTTAGES near the Engllßb 1 Church T. BULLOCK. TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verandbh, togother with about 9 acres of land. Apply to ___ T. BULLOCK TO LET. ROOMSgIn the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Futrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. -f Q ACRES, 31 perchos, foncod and laid 1O down m English grass, situated at tho corner of Mitobam and South Roads, about 1J miles from the County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for person? living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. SS T. BULLOCK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security m Bums to suit borrowers Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street,[anU- ftble for • grile and chaff dtore. HI LT, BULLOIK,



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOB. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produoß and Merchandise. Farming Implements and Vehfoleß of all kinds conttantly m Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held m Town or libwaf ter°ms"a?r n a I sl^ m °. a i Buyers and Sellers Rbnts collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ance3 made on Goods delivered at tho Store j for Sale.f [AOBNT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALPEED HABBISON



Public Notices. WHY ! WHATB O'CONNELL DOIKQNOWI. SELLING HORSE CLOTHS from 15, Od WATERPiiOOF OILBKIS SUITS from 12a 3d CALICO TENTS from 12 fid And everything else m tha Trcde eqaa'ly cheap; and all hia own make. Let nfi go <md see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is hU Shop ? Why, 00 MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Ashburton. 61*2 MONSTER CLEARING SALE/ OF Drapery, Clothiog, AND Boots. Andebw Obe WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Boe Handbills for Prloes. ANDEEW OER.



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Ex " Bimutaka." THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN COESETS, Per above steamer, are now on viow In our Windows. MITCHELL and TURNER, DRAPERS and CLOTHIER 3, TANORED STREET.



Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a L&RQE DEMAND during the coming season, I havo made PRICES Biich that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12a Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehbnrton, per truok, per ton 15b Tinwald  „ 15s Winalow   16s Hinds  » 17s Baling „ „ 17s 6d Dromoro „  16b Chertsey   16s 6d termlToash. booking extra. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, OABH. AH Information to bo obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHN Gt. EESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will sell at above raT.es FOR CASH. E. F, WRIGHT



H, &E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIB CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STEEET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED] H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, i AS HBURTON.



Public Notices. TENDERS. VITANTED at onoo Tenders for VV Ploughing 400 Acres Stubble Land, on the Laghmor Estate. Apply to DONALD MoLEAN, 8t26 Manager. TO BUILDERS. mGNDERS are invited for the ereotion JL of a Dwelling House In Burnett Street. Plan* and sppoinoatioos o*n be seen at my Office (on and after Monday, 6th lost). Tenders to be sent m not later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th inst, the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. Bird, 8 28 Arohlteot. ASHBUBTON COUNTY HDNT CLUB ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Bth. rpHE Burgesses are requested to close 1 their plaoos of business at 12 NOON on Wednesday, August Bth, being the occasion of the Ashburton Hunt Club Steepleobases. ALFRED HARRISON, August 4, 1888. . Mayor. ■ 8_29 GBAND MILITAKY AND FANCY DEESS BALL. Under the patronage of the Officers of the South Canterbury Battalion, mHE Annual Military and Fancy Dress JL Ball will be held at tbe Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, Aoejuat 9th. Dane- cing to commenoe at 8 Fleming's String Band will be m attendance. Tickets — Doable, 7j 6d ; Single, ss ; Ladies, 2i 6d Tickets may be obtained from members of the Company. Spectators will be admitted to Gallery at a oharge of 2a 6d. A. J. MULLEB, 122 Hon. Secretary,



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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS (Pjbr Pbess Association.; Gold Find. Gibbokne, Aaguat 7. Mr Bengali, a settler, has fonnd sped* mens of qaar z and alluvial gold on the mainland near Mahli Primula. Babbit Act. O amaru, August 7. D. Sutherland, manager of the Oam roma station, was to day fiaed £10 and nncts, £11 17s for neglecting to take necessary steps to destroy rabbits on the ran. Public Notioes. HAVING sold my Business to Mb J Hanger, I rcqviest all persons owing money to me to pay at once. A. IRELAND, ' 8 43 Saddler, Asbburton. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Audited Balance-sheet of the Board is on view at tae County Council Offices. By order, F. BfAINWARISG, Clerk. Ashbnrton, August 7th, 1888 8 44 mHE Tinwald Qaadrille Assembly will [_ hold their Long Night Meetlcg on FBIDAY EVENING, 10.h August, In the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. Doors open at 8p m. The usual Dance meeting every Saturday Night. J. ROUNTREF, 8 41 Secretary.



DUNCAN'S DIGGING PLOUGH Will bo tried at the Form of MR D. CAMERON, OLUNES, METHVEN, ON Friday, 10 th inst, COMMENCING aTlpm. B*4l Wool Wool Wool BEABON*IBBB-89. "11/r I L E S A N D 0 O, Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool hero unless a Sale is effectod. Periodical Sales will be held during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodious and convenient Stores, West Street, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, B*lß Agent, Aahburton. Frozen Meat. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES on Frozen Meat plaoed m our hands for Sale m the Home Markets. , Messrs Miles Bros. <&0., our London Agents, give special attention to thlß business, and have been Buooeeaful m obtaining the Highest Prices, SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES PROMPT SETTLEMENT SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES. From tha moment that Stook are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to onr order wo undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, eta, thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES AND CO., Ghrlstoharoh, GEORGE JAMESON, $2_ Agent, Aahhnrton. Auctions. SATURDAY, AUGUST lira, ON Aocount of Mr Wm. McLaughlin, Lot 32, containing £-acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road, This Section is well situated. Capital site for a House. Inspection lavlted. Sale at 12. 15, T. BULLOCK, Bf2o Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th, Section and House at Tinwald for Sale by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK hns rocoivod in- structions to Soil by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, on ao- oount and by order of tbe Mortgagees, — LOT 16, containing J acre, fronting Main South Road and Railway, on which is oroctod a i^ve -roomed Dwelling House, Stable, eto;, for- merly m tbe occupation of Mr B. Enn^s. This property is centrally situated, and will bo sold on exceptionally liberal terms, viz:, caßh deposit £10, balaooe by instal- ments, bearing the low ratq qf interest, 6| per cent per an.nu.rn, Sale i\t 12 15. BtlO T, BULiJOQK, Auctioneer,



YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. Mm Scott ... ... Superintendent MUb Murray ... ... President A GRAND CONCERT m aid of the l\_ Benevolent Fund of the above Sooiety will ba given on TUKSDAY, Aaguat Uth, la ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. Admission , ... Is. Oommenoo at 8 p.m. 8*39 CRYSTAL PALA.CE SKAT^ ING RINK. Wednesday Night. ONE MILE BICYCLE AND SKATE RACE. MR B. BASS will ride a Bicycle against All Oomera on Rinks. i THE BINK WILL BE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY NIGHT. 8 40



Skinnx Men.— " Wells' Health flenewer,', restores health and vigor, ouroa Dyspepsia impotonoe, Sexual Debility. At ohomißts and druggists. Kompthorne, Prosser, and Co., agents, Ohriatohuroh. 2 Hollowa-x's Pills.— Weak Stomaob.— The wisest oannot enumerate ono quarter of the distressing Bymptoms arising from imperfect or disordered digestion, all of whioh oan be relieved by theso admirable pills. They remove oankory tasto from the mouth, flatu- lenoy, and constipation. Holloway'o Pills rouges the stomach, liver, and every other organ, thereby bringing digestion to that healthy tone whioh fully enables it to convert all we eat and drink to the nourishment of. our bodies. Henoe these pills are the purest Btrenfttbeners and the safest' restoratives m norvousnesfl, wasting, and chronic debility. Holloway's Pills ate infallible remedies for impairod appetite, erudtations, and a multi- tude of other disagreeable symptoms wbioh render the lives of thousands mi^eroblfi indeed,. These, pills, ate. approveC by all Qla,s§eß,



Keatino's Oodoh LozENaEs ourea Cougha, Asthma, and Bronobitis. Medioal testimony states that no other medioine ia so effeotual m the oure of these dangeroua maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed* time oneures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they aro invaluable. They oontain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all Qhemißif, m iiw U I J, and. 2b W owli,