SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB RACES.

(PER PKEBS ASSOCATI3N.) Chbistobtjroh, Julj 28 HUKTBES 1 HUBDLB RACE, cf 30 SO VS. <*ne &nd a half 'ulles. Peubea 1 Premier 2 i-qaib 3 Time- 3m m 18aecs. Hum: Club Sieepleohase ; SChovs. Two and a-b»lf miles. Mexico 1 Romeo tH ... ... 2 Sailor , ... 3 Time— 6noin 13>«>c Open Steeplechase, 75 soys, 3 miles. Kangaroo ... ... ... 1 IriehKing 2 Daddy Longlegs ... ... 3 Time— 6min 53seo.

CHARACTER IN FEET.

A writer who discusses this nu v j-?ot m the March number of "Oassel's Mag»zlne" very properly points out that, t bough there is oharaoter m the B'za and shape of feet, there is still more m the i aoi to which they are pnt —In the v-doue methods of standing, walking, and dispos ing of the 'pedal appendages 'when a* rest All this, noirever, has as much to do with the general carriage of the body a» with the feet alone, and m i>ff-ct It wo drslre too see character thoroughly well indi cated, we shall think much less of the feet themselves than of the boots whloh enoaie them, It 1b In that direotion that different persons exhibit different Idiosyncrasies. There is much of oonrae, In the contour of the foot, but more ilgntficanoe attaches to Us covering. There is,, m the first plaoe, the oholoe of the boots, and, In the teoond, the treat ment accorded to them. In the former we dWoarn a man or woman's t&ste (or lack of it), m the latter we note his or her habits of disposition. The shape of hla foot is out of any man's control, un len he goes m d3llberalely for pinching ala chinoise ; but m most cases, he can deoide what sort of boot he will put it into- And there he reveals himself. Mr Harry Furnlss onoe drew a sketch of the Treasury Bench ( we forget the reign of what party), aud it consisted almost wholly of the oocupant's boots, by which they were immediately recognised. As a man is •hod, so In general does he think and act. Yet not invariably. Tnose who are careful of appearanoes are careful above all of their chaussure, and a neat, aristo oratio boot may be worn, with intention, by one who is d either tidy nor patrician. * What profit?, ' says the Laureate, a dapper boot if half the little soul is dirt 1 ' Moreover, there are auoh things as olronmstances whioh vitiate the signific ance of feet gear. A man often wears what he can, not what he would like ; and juat as oftan he is too absorbed m other, pursuits to be much concerned as to the species of boot or shoe he patro nfies.

THE WEATHER

The Inclement weather of the last two or three dayi resulted m a heav , flood m the river. The volume of water going down at midday yesterday was very great and It continued to lnorease till last night the river was running bank and bank. , This morning, however, the water to a great extent subsided and nnlesß the weather continues as wet as before no further damage is likely to be caused. The south braDch m coming down m good volume, but doing no damage at present on the loath bank of the river, the groin pot m at the railway bridge diverting the oorrent more towards the centre of the river. There is a heavy stream flawing mainly through the first four piers of the railway and trsffio bridges on the north ■ide of the river and this has scoured away • good deal of the shingle of the ap proaches to the bridges. Many of the plnus inslgnis trees lately placed m this looali^y are gone and some of them may be foqnd as far down as Wakannl. A good stream is finding its way through that portion of the river bed lately planted with willows and other trees; the wire fence of this plantation has already gone In some places and if the flood continues, the damage In this part will be consider able. One of the groinß put In by the Borough Oounoll near the Old Men's Home has been swept away, but the others are intspt,

We hear that no damage baa been caused at Wakanul, the protective works lately put m there preventing the river breaking on to the Flat.

In the Wheatstone and Waterton dis tricts, although a large volume la going down the creeks no damage has been Okuied.

The weather at Raogitata has been very severe. On Wednesday about 2 pm. It commenced to rain heavily which con tinued tiJl 6 p.m., when it turned to ■now, and before midnight there was an average of six inches of snow all over, whioh remained on the ground until noon on Tuesday, when it commenced to rain and cntlnued'up to Friday afternoon to oome down m torrents without any signs of iti ceasing. As lambing has already commenced on several farms m this district, it will require very great oare on the part of owners to lave many of them from perishing. Suoh severe weather Is also very trying on oattle.

_ At Temuka there was heavy rain but j little damage is reported from floods. The Oplhl is In flood and on the Orarl Swamp road the drains and creeka are overflow- Ing, and the and Jfip'worth oreeks naiye proven' the{r banks. The Arow hepua creek is also very high. ' The snow pn the hills is keeping the Oplhl from rlf Ing too rapidly, but as it Is still raining, » lerious flood is considered unavoidable. The drizzling rain that was falling m the Oeraldine district on Thursday had the effeot of melting all the mow that bad fallen the previous evening. The rsin increased during Thutsday night, and all day yesterday was oomlng down m tor rents accompanied with hall and sleet. The Waihl river, which rans alongside the township was m heavy flood yesterday, and wu quite UDfordabJe on the ooaoh road/ in 1 ; consebuenoe of which the G'eraldine-p/ari coach bad to crocs the bridge above the township. 'All the creeks In ttie district were flooded, and the QrarJ river rapidly, rising^ an£ gave •fery evidence of soonijelng at high flood jevel. The new season's crop, which w»s ;uit vpronting out of the ground i| bpund *p snfer severely, BfcBHHIUM, July 27. Heavy but Intermittent rain has fallen during the last three days. The town is somewhat flooded, bnt notbiog serious. Chbistghuroh, July 27. There have been heavy showers here to-day. The rivers m the northern die triottre reported \q b. 9 rUiy«, but there »n» oo leriorii floods yet. *'*" Timaru, July 28. Slain is vow clearing oft. The rivers are all very high, but no great damage is reported. The Falrlie Greek railway Hoe ig scoured m places, but th.c train got tbjs mVajng. ' T-h'e Tlmaro waterworks race Buffered a little from •lips..

Dunedin, July 27. Ralo hat continued to fall all day, and there ii at preienfc no signs of clearing ap. The traloa arrived np to time, bat if the rain continue* there ii aure to be some damage to-morrow, as a lirge body of watqr \fl oomlng floyn m the rlvera to the |pntbr Snow Is falling ip the Interior, and if followed by warm rain heavy and disastrous floods are likely to follow within the watershed of the Molyneui, ] The snow Ii deeper tha.a has been the' 9W frl »|D7 y«r|, i

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES,

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Wellington, July 28. The Mining Aot Amendment Bill whioh was pushed through the House m the a v seiice of Mr Seddon Is being blocked lo the Oonnci l , the pTinoipal offender being Mr Tilaroa. He has given notloe of several amendments when the Bill gets Into Committee on Tuesday, which refer principally to the effect of the Bill on NaM've Landi.

Mr Seddon is dissatisfied with the pro crpsa m repard to Chinese matters and Is enquiring if the Government will this seFsion introduoe another BUI havfog for Its object prpvnrtfon of Chinese oomlng to Now Zealand m largi numbers, and if the answer be m the affirmative and the Qouseof Representatives piss the Bill, wll ihe Premier include the Bill m the Ap propriation Act

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr D. Thomas (late of Matson, Cox, and Oo.) reports upon the live stock market for the ABhburton District for the week ending July 25th, as follows :—

On Tuesday at the Ashburton Yards we held our usual weekly Bale of sheep, oattle, and pigs. There was a medium entry of sheep, but a very limited one of oattle. The attendance was moderate, those, however, who did oome were buyers, and the whole of the sheep were quitted at very satisfactory prices, In the fat pens crossbred wethers sold at 15s 6d to 10s lid ; crossbred ewes, 9s 6d. In store orosßbred two-tooth, 8s 2d ; merino ewes m lamb, m good condition, 5s to 5s lOd; ditto, m poor condition, 3s to 3a 2d ; oalls, Is Id. There were several pens of good forward conditioned two-tooth wethers which realised 14s to 14a 2d. In oattle a very poor entry, and bidding very slaok. Yesterday I held my fortnightly sale of skins, fat, and hides, which I disposed of at good prioes; orossbred, 39 6d to 4s 6d; merino, 2s 6d to 2s 9d ; hides, 3d per lb ; iat, ljd per lb.

TROUBLE IN ZULULAND.

(pee pekss association.) Capetown, July 26. A large force of Boers invaded Khame's territory m the Transvaal, and a severe engagement took place with the natives. Mr Shephard, the British Resident, has proceeded to the scene of the outbreak for the purpose of making enquiry into the matter, and President Kruger has been invited to send a delegate to represent the Re public and confer with Mr Shephard. Sir Hercules Robinson has received a cable message from the Imperial Government directing him to intimate to the Transval Executive that the districts of the Matabele, Masuna, Makalaka, and the country between the northern part of Khame's and the Zambesi will be placed under British control.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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MR GLADSTONE'S GOLDEN WEDDING.

London, July 26,

Mr Gladstone, on the occasion of the celebration of the golden wedding, received portraits of himself painted by Frank Holl, R.A., and Hubert Her koraer, A.R.A.

BOARD OF TRADE MEDAL.

The Board of Trade have awarded medals to the captain and crew of the Mariposa who rescued the crew of the ship Henry James, wrecked near the Sandwich Islands.

DOCK TRUST LOAN.

The agents for the Otago Dock Trust Loan threaten to bring an action for libel against Mr Robert Campbell.

RISE IN TIN.

Tin is advancing m price m conse quence of tin plates being on the free list m the American Tariff

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

London, Jaly 27. In the House of Commons, Mr W. H. Smith said the Government pro posed to postpone Supply till the autumn session. He hoped Parliament would be prorogued about the middle of August.

METHODISTS AND HOME RULE

The Irish Methodists have memo rialised the Wesleyan Conference, now sitting, protesting against Home Rule being granted to Ireland. The Jrish party are greasy inpenqed at this'action, regarding it as hostile to the country and unpatriotic.

ARREST.

Mr Jas. O'Kelly, member for Ros comraon, arrested on a charge of in citing to disobey the Crimes Act, has been admitted to bail.

OTAGO DOCK LOAN.

The t^rne for receiving tenders fpr the Qtago Dock loan has be^n ex tended,.

CARDINAL MORAN.

Rome, July 25. Cardinal Moran had another inter view with the Pope to-day. He leaves on a visit to Ireland to-morrow.

THE VISIT TO THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, July 25. The "Journal de St BetersbiirgV declares that th!e Emperor William's visit to' the Czar is a strong guarantee that peace between Russia and, G,er~ many will be maintained!

AUSTRALIAN.

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VICTORIA.

MiLBotJRNB, July 27. Another of the children poisoned by the escape of gas on Wednesday night has succumbed. The others are re covering,

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Perth, July 27. Parliament meets on the 10th of October.

QUEENSLAND.

Blh^anb', 1 July S7. A difficulty lias arisen between the Governor and the Government regard ing the refusal by his Excellency to release a prisoner on whom an excessive sentence has been passed, although advised by the Ministry to commute it. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, the Premier, has, therefore, asked the Governor to dismiss the Ministers. The refusal of his Excellency to release the prisoner is based ujpon the contention that the request of Ministers is not supported by the Judge who tried the case. It is not anticipated that any serious result will arise out of the difficulty,

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An Unsuccessful Roberts.

Wanganui, July 28. John Collins, a well known oharaoter now waiting trial for larceny, eaoaped from gaol this morning but was soon recaptured He was m the exerolsa yard and climbed over the fence, whioh is rather low. The alarm was given almost immediately and Sergeant Kelly followed him up, and finding him m the oemetery covered him with a rovolver. Collins gave m and wbb baok m gaol within an hour of his esoape.

Arbitration Case.

Blenheim, July 28. The Arbitration Court found for the Insured for the full amount of his policy with oosts against the Company £84s 17s 6i. The Arbiters consider the presenoe of a full stock at the time of the fire fully proved, and that not the slightest Imputation rested on the oharaoter of the insured.

STONEWALLING IN PARLIAMENT.

(fkom our own correspondent ) Wellington, Jaly 27, At no period slnoe the commencement of the session has there been the same politics] exoltement as has prevailed m the lobbies alnoa the House went into Committee on Me PyWa Otago Oentcal Bill, Throughout the day speculation was rife as to what position Government would take np In regard to the matter, and there was a good deal of unrest ex perienced as to wi.at would be the upshot of affairs. This afternoon, when the Souse resumed, Mr Tanner, In a mildly , deprecatory speech, broke ap the debate, and then Mr McKecz'e stepped into the breaoh, and # it appeared any odd«| he would keep things lively for an hoar or two, as he announced that he had bad seven hours sleep, and was quite fresh agalD, He, however, stopped rather short, and suggested that Mr Pyke should compromise and relieve from their tiup port of the Bill all who had, through personal friendship for him, been induced to vote for the measure, though opposed to it, co that the Bill might be dealt with fairly on its merits. Mr Pyke rather astonished the House by announcing that if there waj anything of a peisonal nature m the support accorded to his Bill by members, he woald »t onoe relieve any of them from their pledges, and he asked the House to deal with the measure fairly on its merits. After Mr Pyke's declaration Mr Soddon auggeated that the House should adjourn for a time to enable the parties interested to effect a compromise, if possible, and the Premier approved of the eugt^estlon and this course was agreed to. In the interval strenuous efforts were made to . secure some sort of an under standing. Toe opponents to the measure wanted more than Verdant Vincent wan Inclined to oonoede and the absence of Mr Flah and one or two other members was mado an excuse for not coming to an arrangement. On resuming there ap peared a much less amiable feeling amongst members than had been evinced 1 previously and the debate -,waa marked for a rather personal encounter between the Colonial Secretary aud Mr W. P. Reeves. Mr Seddon made a further effort to get the debate ad j jurned till the evening sitting, stating his belief that the matter oould be satisfactorily arranged, Mr Pyke appeared both to agree to this and several other members expressed the opinion than an adjournment was only a dudge to enable the atone wallera to refresh themselves and oome back ready to resume the fight. This unpleasant feeling was enhanced by Sir G- Grey, who ex pressed the opinion m effect that his friends would fight the Bill out to the bitter end, but after some conciliatory speeches from the Premier and other members, an adjournment to 7.30 was agreed to. Shortly after .the rising of the House, a meeting of opponents of the Bill was held with the result that a joint Conference of both opponents and sup porters of the measure was held and con sidered it. The outcome of the Confer ence was that a series of resolutions wera arrived at, the effect of which was as follows; (1) That m the opinion of the meeting the Otago railway be extended to Ewburn a point on the proposed line about 8 or 1Q miles beyond Talerl lake, (2) That Government snail construct the fine and shall set aside sufficient lauds for the purpose, the lands to be disposed of under the land laws of the colony then In force. (3) That the extension of the railway should be commenced and com pleted with the least possible d'jlay. (4) That the Chairman of the meeting (Mr Scobie McKeczie) should report these resolutions to Government. When the effect of these resolutions beoame known It was generally stated that Mr Pyke refused to accept the proposed arrange' ment, but that his supporters were decided to throw the Bill over if he would not do so, At 7.3Q pm. qpon. the question being put thqttho Chairman do now leave the chair, whloh If carried meant throwing out the Bill, Mr Samuel eald an explanation was due to the Committee as to what was the result of the Conference whloh bad been held. Mr Richardson expressed the opinion that it would be better to delay the motion before the Committee until a member of the Ministry was present. It waß theq ex plained that Ministers were m Cabinet deliberating upon position. Mr Samuel suggested It would be better In that case for the Oomrrittee to lake half an hour's adjournment till the CJabJnet had deolded u,pop. thelf aptloo, but while this wag bolpg digouaaed the Premier Bn 'a othe? laaembarß of the Ministry took" their pUoes In the House- Mr Scobie McKeizle then stated the nature of the resolutions agreed to. Mr McKenzle ex plained that the effaot of the resolu tions was that one hundred mileß of lines an Intended by the Bill before the Committee had been abandoned. Mr Pyke was understood, to. say he was no party to th,o qo.-ealled compromise. He was willing to. let an expression of opinion on, the part of the Committee be taken as to where the term'nus of the line should be. They would pass clause 3. Mr Seddofl suggested going to the schedule of the Bill at once, but Mr Flah said the opponents of the BUI were not children, and to paea clause 3 meant to affirm the principles they objected to. The Premier stated that Government had not bad time to oonalde? the Important resolutions referred to them. He suggested the ad journment of the debate to 2 30 on Mon day, and moved that progress be reported, which proposal appeared to §ad, general support, and before the motion was put Mr Pyke heartily thoae who had so val^ao,tiy stood by him. In reply to Dr Newman, the Premier said he would try to give members an Idea of the ooat of constructing the line to the point referred to on Monday. Mr Samuel pointed out that the Committee were not to be considered to be bound to any decision Government dame to on these resolutions. Mr JJirron plainly intimated he would be no party to the resolutions, and Messrs O'Connor and Taylor ob jeo'.ed to reporting progress before the question had assumed a position where some finality might reasonably be looked for. On a division the motion to report progress was carried by 03 to 7, progress was then reported, c,nd leave given to alt again on Monday at 2 30 p.tn

THE MARKETS

[ [PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. J London, July 26 The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to-day show the total reserve m notes aud bullion at £12,300,00. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 40 per cent, being a decrease of £321,000 compared with last week's reserve, and an increase of | per cent m the proportion to liabilities. Ihe total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,190,000 quarters, and for the Conti nent 490,000 quarters. The market rate of discount is If per cent. The Bank rate of discount is ty per cent, London, July 27 Tallow— Mutton 24s 6d, beef 28s. There are 17,000 casks m stock.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[per press assooiation.J (by blbotrio telegraph copyright.) (Reoelved July 28, 12.T5 p.m.)

THE MARKETS.

London, July 27. Eight thousand quarters of Austra lian wheat of August shipment are being held for 34s 6d. A cargo has been sold for the Continent at 34s 9d, At Antwerp wool sales 20,000 bales were catalogued, of which 2000 were from Australia. The series close on August 3rd. Prices remain firm, with the exception of inferior combings which are a farthing cheaper.

COLONIAL DEFENCE.

The Naval Defence of Australia Bill has been introduced into the House of Commons.

THE EMPEROR VISITS STOCK HOLM.

Stockholm, July 26. The Emperor William of Germany met with a most enthusiastic reception on his arrival here to-day.

TARIFF BILLS.

Washington, July 26. The Republican Senators are framing the Tariff Bills with a view to reducing supplies by eighty million dollars.

THE DISPOSAL OF THE RUNS.

Not less important than the ques tion of the proper classification of the lands comprised within the area of the runs, of which the leases fall m m May Ist 1889, aud the consequent rendering available for settlement of the lands suited thereto, is that of securing that the fullest publicity shall be given to the results of the labors of the commis sioners, m order that all intending settlers may have the opportunity of making application for the lands avail able. Hitherto a mistaken policy of cheese — paring has operated most in juriously to the public interests, informa tion being, if not altogether withheld, at any rate so sparingly given (and for the most part through the medium of that very little read publication the Government " Gazette " ) that m num berless instances tho general public have been left practically m entire We are glad to see that this T^fliPto be the case m regard to the lands of which we are now writing. An addition to clause 9 of the iVct Amend ment Bill, has been carried on the motion of Major Steward, which will secure that every resident m Canterbury shall be afforded the opportunity of acquainting himself with the proposed classification of the land, and therefore of making any selection whioh he may desire. The following are the terms of the addition referred to, and which now forms part of section 9 of the Bill, as forwarded to the Legislative Council, viz. : " Copies of such description, to gether with maps, showing m distinct colors the lands so classified, shall be supplied to every County Council and Road Board throughout the district where in any of the said lands are situated, and shall be displayed for public infor mation at every postoffice and railway station, w,ithin such district." This is entirely as \t should ho, and for once the public estate will be dealt with m a business-like manner.

How to be ruie and yet polite is a study that amounts almost to a fine art. In parliamentary language you may Bay that a man is not wedded to the truth, or some times suffers from 9 spirit of exaggeration, or occasionally fi.ads It dlfftoult to confine himself strictly to actualities, or la a pastm^ster In \\q pleasing art of realisti cally romancing, or ia partial m desorlbloc nature, to borrowing from th* - BBea OJf0 J f romance, or is rauoh giv*- to an J r g fiola i reoolleotlGß o* ' m , 8 i eading flta tiatlcß, or panna* distinguish the false from the true, with a bius toward the former, or has a distinct liking for the utteranoo of statements of a misleading oharaoter ; but you must not — no, you most not — you really muat not — call him a liar !

THE ASfiBUBTOM GtJARD/AN, SATTTB DAY, JULY 1888



ffuWic Notices, TTOPE yOit TH E D& &F.— Nicbolson'a O- Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drum?. The only sure, easy, and unseen device ÜB9d to permanently restore hearing. Rooommended by pclentifio tnon of Europe and Amorioa. Wdta for fee illustrated description book to J. ET. v ioholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William ttreet, Melbourne. Trees. Trees Trees. nnHE Undesigned brga «o think hJa L numerous Friends and Cuß'omerßfor their poat favors, and calls their special attention to his extensive stock of FKUIT AND FOREST TREES of all aorta. N.B. -Planting done by contraot, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order byjthe week or by the year. 40,000 Cup* Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 4s 6d per 100. 20,000 ditto, 2 year old, 7s 6d and 10j per 100. 24,000 Plnus Insignia, 4a per 100, AH orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Confeotloner, East Street, ahall receive my prompt attention, James Porter, O LIFT ON NtTBSJS.Bt, 4 192 Allenton, Aahburtom: BEMOYAL NOTICE. WM- BAYLie GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junotion of the Wakanul Road and Cameron street, between Post OfSoo and Mr Gamble's, faoing the County Council Avenue. WILLIAM B AYLIS begs to announce to bis Customers and the General Publio that he haa been foroed to' remove from Saundern' Buildings to the above. Premises m conßtquenoe of the Bank having let his shop m Saunders' Buildings to Mr Aloobn. W.Bi trusts that hia Customers will not be inconvenienced by the change of situation, aa the new premises are an immense Improvemen upon the old, and more centrally placad ; m fact, my Customers will be very pleased with the change. la my new Premises shall have a large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teao, China, Glaeiiware, Hard* ware, Cutlery, Brushwarp, Cheese, Brab, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flonr, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the IOWBBT possible pricks, Goods delivered daily. Farolließ waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanul Flour MHlfc The Best Fiotm Madb. 20 TONS ' CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS , CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorrtgl " from London, oar nevr Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and ' Flower Seo<?B, whioh we have prooured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Soa«on'a crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the germinating quality fi>r their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE* WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD* COW GRASB, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS. We have aleo Perennial Ryegraaa and Cocksfoot for Bale m large' or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon- don firm, James Oartkr and Company. Empty Iron Tanks and Capes for sale. JT. SEALY~and CO., (Late Sealv Bros.) 7*39 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch Wcoly Aphis Or Hangiora Scale Blight. ■ T.HOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Season 1 a Planting by far the L argest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEEH CHERRY TREES APK I COT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, weli grown robust ttee and grafted on the best stocks. Albo large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES and SBELTEIt TRttE^, Roses, r rn a . mental Trees, Shrubs, Root-, &o, &c, great variety. MESSR *J. SEALY&CO.,Seedamei East Btree R continue to act on my behal m Town, nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOR mvfl PRIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. thomaSTrealy, Biver Pank, Ashburton Fronting Bonth approach to Traffic Bridge H, J. WOOD & Go. BTATIONEB6 1 HALL, JriedlanAer^fl Buildings, Ashburton. BROOKS, Oommt roW and Generil ► Stationery, Accouu .*' Books, Ac, »EW iBOOKS BY EVBRT MAft/ music. ; Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon», Concertinas, Violins, Binjos, &o . «fco New Songa and Munio of every description' A large quantity of Music (Sheet and' Books) slightly Boiled, to be Bold at a Great Sacrifice. : FANCY GOODS Writing Oases aud Deski, Sorap, Phot; and Forn Albums, Work Boxes, Puraea Card Oaaos, Pooket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery', Writing, Printing, aud Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured from our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the Stook of which is one of the Largeßt and Bess Assorted In the Colonies, or from • ■ London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbri>ry and School Committees ; .-..'. H. J. WOOD & CO STATIONERS' HALL, A.SH3URTOF



! J). Thomas. FOR SALE— £-aore Section and two roomed Cottage on the Alford Foreal Road ; cheap; • D. THOMAS, 7*32 Ashburton, TO LET. "1 .QflA ACRES of Land, situated at -LOUU Mayfield, Bioda, and known as Burgees Farm. D. THOMAS, 6°164 . . Ashburton. FARMERS, BUY BOOTH and MACDONALD'S Sheep Feeding Racks. Will payj for themselves j{ln][a Seaaon. D. THOMAS. FOR SALE* Q<EVBEAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP i TO LET.J OA AH ACRES ALFORD FOREST, 6±\JvJ > half Bnglißh grasß, 3a per Aore D, THOMAB, Ashburton, I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (m Chert&ey) doing a good business. No Good- will. Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business j good opening for energetic man. For particulars apply ( D. THOMAS, Ashburtoo. 'LGitDOfir AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and am now prepai ed to take risks on Buildings, Stook and Ciops at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.' Skin Sales. I shall hold Fortnightly'Saleß of the above throughout the Season, at my "WOOL STORES, West Street, Atshbutton commencing FRIDAY, 29th JUNE, at 12. o'clock, D. THOMAS, METHVEN, I PURPOSE holdinp; Periodical Sates ni Sheep, Cattle, Plge, and Sundries at Me thven during the- year, the firßt of whloJa will take place on- TEIDAY, AUGUST 10th. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. Entries can be given to Messrs Hubs Bros., Mefhven. 1 have oeen appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., SCHRISTOHUROH, Wi/o are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK CROP LIENS, or other Security D. [THOMAS. Agricultural Implements. I AM APPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHBURTOtf FOR niBSSRs BOOTH MoDONALD & Cv Carlyleglmplement Works, GhrlßtohrolK Sam* .-iß^lmplkmenis&on haktdj! ,/ Inspection Invited, D. THOMAS. (l ate] of Mateon, CoxjiH Co f) ) Aphburtou



__ J Public Notices. B f TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON, 0 Misses Morrison & Holloway deess and mantle makers Tancred Street ' ASHBURTON. 5 169 GEAND MILITARY AND FANCY DBESSI BALL, ' Under the patronage of the Officers of the South Canterbury Battalion, * mHE Annaal Military and Fanoy Dreas . X Ball will be held at the Oddfellow*' Hall on THURSDAY, August 9th. Dano- olng to oommenoe at 8 Fleming's String Band will be In attendance. Tiokets— Double, 7a 6d ; Single, ss ; Ladies, 2b 6d Tiokets may be obtained from members of the Company. A. J. MULLEB, 122 Hon. Secretary, MOKSTEE , CLEARINa SALE OF Drapery, ClotMog, AND Boots. Andrew Orb WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Bee Handblllafor Prices. ANDEEW OEE. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AN© VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sawn —Horses, Cattle, Piga, Prodnoa Mid Merchandise. Farming Implement and Vehlolea of all kinds conttantly lv Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held m Town or Ooantry as required, and moat liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers Bants collected, and the business of absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Properties wMer- chandiae on easy terms % A<J\ ances made [instantly o-n Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. 5 |A»ENT FOU THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFEED HAEEISOF T. IBullock, TO LET—A 6-roomed houae m Came- ron street opposite tho Wesleyan Church. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. McCORMIOK TWINE BJNDER TIP DRAY, with frame Do without frame 2 Single -Seated BUGGIES T, BULLOCK» TO LETT rpWO COTTAGES near the English 1 Church T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Houso of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 acreß of land. Apply to T. BULLOCK mO LET, 15a 6d per week rental, a X Dwelllng-honae containing 9 Rooms, well eltuated In Tancred street, lately occupied by R-, MoOwbn, Esq. There Is an excellent water Bupply together with every convenience For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 "~~~ -*— —-\ TO L.ET. ROOMS m the Arcade Chambera. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR BALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. ' T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. ■| O ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid i.O down m English grasa, situated at the corner of Mitobam and Mouth Roads, about !£' miles from the County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance, and Bending stock to tho yards for sale. T. BULLOCK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security m aumß to suit borrowers, Apply to __^ T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for ft grain and chaff dtore. T r BULLOIK,



Public Notic 63 rpHE Undersigned have Trust Fnnd 1 for Inyealment upon first class free hold securities at lowest ourront rates o: interest m sums varying from £60 t< £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 77 Solicitors, Bnrnett St. Crystal Palace Jkating Rink, SATUBDAY NIGHT. SATURDAY NIGHT BOYS' Obstacle Race Obstacle Race Popular Prices, 7 138 WHY ! WHATS O'CONNELL DOING NOW? BELLING HORBB CLOTHS from .„ ... 16a 0d WATERPaOOP OILSKIN SUITS from ... ... ... ,„ „ i2a 3d GALIOO TENTS from 12s fid And everything else m the Trade equally cheap j and all hia own make. L't ns go md see P. O'CON NELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? Why, 00 MPTON'S BUILDINGB Moore Street, Ashburton. 6*2 EL&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS T&AT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large md Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, 'JOATING3, &o.» onltable for the preaent Reason, HDYLB AtfD FIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED] B. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Mount Somers Coal £AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND luring the coming season, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL; and until farther notice will 'apply at Per truok load at Monnt Somerß Railway Station, per ton... 12a Ptationß on Mount Somera line, freight added. Aehburton, per track, per ton 15s Trawald „ n 15b Winslow „  16 8 Binds „ „ 17s Baling „ •■ „ 17s 6d Diromore „ „ 16b Uhertßey „ „ 16s 6d termlTcash. booking extra, In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Oustomere' residences, at 20s per ton, OA.SH. All .information to be obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHIT G, REBTELL, West street, vVbom I have appointof l my Agent, and who will sell at above wea FOR, GASH. E. F, WRIGHT 1 Ashburton Drug Company, U , J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, IWI9H to notify that, following the example of the (irooers, Drapers, and other Traderu, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public for spending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, and although the new Cus- toms Tariff imposes a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medicines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible, DRUGS In daily use, as Cod Liver Oil. Glycerine, Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought largely, and am selling at one-half the price charged by my predecessor, and for every article my prloo for the finest quality will bo found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elaewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest oare, and with Druge selected for the purpoao, and m no case does my charge, % ov medioinea exceed the prices now. parent m any establish- ment m to^wn,. veterinaily"medicines Are Blill prepared from my original recipes Testimonials as to their value have been freely given mo by Livery Stablokeepers, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigp-, and other well known breeders. Aa my experience was gained m a largo veterin- ary establishment, with a member of tho Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and not solely from books, my medicines j and advice may be relied on. J i



T OST on Saturday, 14th Ju!y, Id ±J Ashborton, a yellow SHEEP DOG, lame on hind leg ; answers to name of 11 Tweed." Anyone returning the same to Mr Scott's Stabloa will be rewarded. 7 148 "T^TOTIOE Is hereby given that the 131 Olerk will be In attendance at the R.M. Oonrthouno, Soath Rakala, on MONDAY, the 30th day of July Inatant, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. By order, J. B. GOLYBR 1 147 Olerk of Court. ASEBURTON BOBOUGH COUNCIL TCTOTIOE is hereby given that all BOROUGH EA.TES Now duo, muse be paid on or before tho 15th Augußt. Rates, remaining unpaid after that date will be sued foe without further notice, By order, 0. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Counoll Offiae, Auhburton, 25th Ju.ly, 1888;. 7- 133. Under Dlstresi Warrant f«om B,M. Court. m o be gold byPabllo Auotlon on TUES- .I DAY the 3lßt day of July, 1888, at the Tin vr aid Saloyarde, Draft Horeeß, Plough, and Harness. Sale at 12 o'olook. UUI A, M, PfiARSQJ^ BffflMft



Keatjno's Oouop Lozenges oorea Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis, tyedioal testimony states that no other medioino ia ao offootual m the euro of these dangerouß maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They oontain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all ohemiat ia tins Is i h' nd 2a 9d eaoh,